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END ANTAL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1926. 1日十三月八
LADY'S ORDEAL. KNIGHTHOOD FOR MR.
IN ENGINE-ROOM OF
PIRATED LAUNCH.
CUSTOMS OFFICER FEARED
SHOT DEAD.
is adopted in steamer outrages.
Apparently, three
་་
COBHAM."
TWO MECHANICS ALSO, HONOURED.
FINE FEATS RECALLED.
Mr. Alan
London, Oct. 6. Cobham has been awarded a Knighthood of the Bri- tish Empire order.
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LATEST PIRACY.
THREAT TO SHOOT OFFICERS.
LAUNCH WARNED OFF.
Yet another vessel, the 5.3. Heinfüng, has to be added to the long list of China coasters. which have been seized by pirates, ran- to enable the marauders to make sacked and taken into Bins Bay'
a, clean "get away." The full
THE BOYCOTT.
TO TERMINATE ON SUNDAY?
REPORT OF 'OFFICIAL DECISION,
EXPECTED.
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FEW ENTRE, INSANAM. ET
HAPPY VALLEY'
GERMAN WANTED. BRITISH TRADE BOOM HANKOW TENSION.
HUGE SWINDLES ALLEGED,
SHANGHAI SENSATION,
No stone is being left unturned (says the Shanghai Mercury) tol traco the whereabouts of Mr. Holger Harrendorf, Principal
EXPECTED.
STEADY IMPROVEMENT
ATELY.
IMPERIAL MARKETS.
Sir Alan Cobham's companions, story of this latest outrage became Canton
corres-
member of the German firm of perity is at hand,
Sergeant Ward and Mr. Capel have been awarded the Air Force Medal and the Membership of the British Empire Order, respectivo-
A GREAT RECORD.
THE LOOT.
take place.
Rugby, Oct. 6,
BIG ANTI-BRITISH PARADE
ATTEMPT TO ENTER CONCESSION:
FALL OF
OF NANCHANG?
anti-British literature Is being dis- The message adds that much
quiet when the message was dos semipated in Hankow, but all was patched yesterday. It is further Hankow 13 practicatly unchanged
as a stated that the local situation ins
NANGHANG FALLEN'?
From the same source it is said
FULL STORY OF PIRACY.
In commercial and economical Circles bere, there is a general be- Hef that a period of trade pros- That Miss Leonore Scarlett was
An official meaango forwarded to for six days confined to the engine
writing under date of Messrs. Herrendorf and Co., No. 6)
Opinions to this effect have been us by the local naval authorities. room of the pirated Customs
day, when the victim ship came man-in-the-street firmly believe that have, swindled the Hongkong and Trade, by several prominent ing took place at Hanków yester- known in Hongkong during yeater- Sunday, states that the average Canton Road, who is alleged to expressed by Sir Philip Cunliffe-
Lister, President of the Board of states that a big anti-British meet Launch, Kongmoon Chai, and that
into port It is feared that Mr. Poulter, the
The 3.5. Hainfung belongs to the the boycott will be ended on Octo the extent of between £50,000 and by the leading authorities in fision incident. The procession Shanghai Banking Corporation to writers on economic subjects, and day in connection with the Wan European Customs Officer and three
China Merchants Steam Naviga ber 10th, but he does not know £100,000, tion Company, and is on the run exactly why he believes it, except Late on Thursday night (Sept. Various reasons are advanced to announced officially their deter
banking and commercial worlds. members of the crew were shotly-Router:
between Shanghai, Tientsin and dead on the instant of the launch's
Defoe, not coining to Hongkong. that General Chang Kai-shek has the Mixed Court to have the pre-industry, generally, has shown cessions, but they wore prevented 30th) following an application in support this optimson.British mination to enter the British Con seizure, was revealed to-day, when
Or the morning of October 1st. stated that it must be settled at mises of the above firm sealed, the vigour and elasticity during a Rugby, Oct. 5.. (Friday last) she left Shanghai as the full story of the pirney was re- The knighthood for Mr. Alan usual, with Capt. W. Ross in com- once and that the pickets are Registrar of the Mixed Court pre period when it might have been ex- from doing so by Chinese troops Inted to a Telegraph representative. Cobham, the famous airman, and
amand and with five other Euro afraid of him and dare not oppose ceeded to No. 5 Canton Road and pected to be entirely crippled by and British marines.
personally supervised the scaling. the coal stoppage. A general re pean officers on, board-Messrs. his orders... It is now understood for the first the distinctions for his
Mr. Harrendorf is said to have sumption of work in the mines, com- Berg, Grohe, Campbell, Carrochan time, the information being gather-panions, were announced by Sir and Marzipan. There was one respondent, the people are prepar- previously and upon learning of now be much longer delayed, coupl- In the meantime, says our cor-left Shanghai about a week which it is widely believed will not od from facts provided by the en-Samuel Hoare, Air Minister, to-Maritime Customs officer, bounding for large numbers of visitors this, the complainant parties made ed with the prospect of a reorganis
European passenger, A Chinese gineer and firemen of the launch day at a luncheon in Cobham's for Chefoo. The officer was Mr. from Hongkong to celebrate the a further application to enter the ed cont" industry, will and who succeeded in oscaping, that honour, given by the Air Council. W. H. Kimberley, on transfer from Nati nationally, those who come sealed premises, and search for stimulus. The agreements signed ant. those who come certain papers which are believed between employers and employed. the piracy was carried out from Sir Alan Cobham was greeted with Shanghai to Lung, ar ne up will be regarded as a fraternity to have an important bearing upon at the termination of the general
foo. There were nearly 300
party and will celebrate the termin-the сале, Chinese pasgerigers and about
An application to strike and the prolongation of the ation of the boycott and bury the search the recent residence of Mr. coal deadlock tend to discourage that, according to Kinklang re- 100 of the Chinese crew. hatchet in the festivities which will Harrendorf, No. 25 Kelmscott further conflicts and to increase ports, the Southern troops have
Gardens, was also made.
the hopes of prolonged industrial reached Telan, forty miles from A police report to-day stated
.. NOON ON. BUNDAY.
peace, in which disputes will be Kiuliang on the Nanchang Rail that the pirates landed on Triple
settled by negotiation or arbitra- why, and that Marshal Sun Chuan- A Chinese news agency's version Island, Blas, Bay, and that they of the situation is that the Can- been given out by the Bank and
What little information has tion, took away the compradore of the ton authorities have officially an- the law firm engaged to handle the made to develop and expand the made an armistice with General fang is moving troops to that front Meanwhile, efforts are being from Hwangchow, where he has ship and another Chinese, value of the stolen cargo and other and the ban on communications be the wanted man has been guilty first half of the present year
The nounced that the boycott will end matter on its behalf, alleges that Imperial markets
which, in the Tang Sheng-chih, booty is put at over $15,000. lifted as from ubon on the 10th of a succession of swindles relat absorbed 44 per cent. of the total It was at about six o'clock that instant. This agency adds that ing to transactions in various. British exports. Coincident with Sir Alan Cobham is only 31 their indentity and secured com- date named disband, all their pick "imported." The money was, it political horizon, foreign nations evening when the pirates revealed the Strike Committee will on the kinds of merchandise which he the clearing of the international years old, but he has already mand of the ship. About 30 inets, whilst pickets from other is thought, obtained by means are recovering their purchasing Soon after leaving Kongmoon, flown 300,000 miles. Among his number, they had booked the engineer had related, shots on exploits in recent years are, the ordinary deck passengers, but places will be called back to Canton of bills drawn on the Bank from power, while, at the same time."
for disbandment. deck were heard, and it is feared 12,000 miles flight through Europe, proved to be very well armed and
Hamburg. It is also alleged that British producers are now finding Northern Africa,
also It is further stated that although other banks have Egypt and quite experienced in their work.
been it possible to reduce the prices of that Mr. Poulter and the three Palestine in 1923. He made. There was the usual unobtrusive the pickets have not yet disappear swindled in like manner.
their commodities. loyal seamen were murdered out 17,000 miles fight to Rangoon and distribution of the men at vantage ed from the streets, they are not of hand in order that possession back, carrying the Director of points, a given signal, the firing interfering with the people. of the launch could be secured. Civil Aviation, in 1924. He flew of a few shots in the air and the Mias Scarlett was taken from 17,000 miles to South Africa, and seizure of the ship. There was no her cabin and placed in the engine back in 1925; and he flew 28,000 bloodshed. Mr. Berg, the Chief room with the engineer and fire miles to Australia and back man, who were of course, friend--British Wireless. ly. Miss Scarlett was not 'badly treated, being provided with pro- per meals, but naturally her health has suffered from the anxious period whilst she was more or less imprisoned.
of
were
at-
the erew tore of the well-planned tack, and before leaving Kong moon they had smuggled two mem- bers of the gang on board..
inside in much the same manner as tremendous applause,
Numerous speakers expressed members their, admiration for his achieve-.
instiga-
ments and the Air Minister said it has brought appreciably nearer the day when London would be within a fortnight of every Capital in the Empire. He said there was no technical reason why that should not be achieved. "
We have been informed that the three men mentioned were com- paratively new additions to the launch crew.
SHOTS ON DECK,
The launch was afterwards steered towards shore where the remainder of the pirate gang were picked up.
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JUNK PIRATED,
In an effort to disguise the vessel, it was painted black from stem to stern, and two or three days aftorwards a large trading. junk was pirated.
DRIVEN ASHORE IN TYPHOON.
The real intentions of the gang can never be known, for the vessel was involved in the typhoon of September 27th, and it was driven ashore near Kwing Mi.
The pirates were then attacked
by the Militia of ä village just out-
fortable until the arrival of H.M.S, Robin.
AIR CRASH INQUEST.
EXPERT WITNESSES
PUZZLED.
London, Oct. 5.
room
A'S
HOT AIR?
MANY „SWINDLES?
The case, if ever brought into the courts,will prove to be one of the greatest sensations among business firms in many years."
MANY BANKS AFFECTED.
The Board of Trade statements. show that, this year, British trade has made a steady improvement despite the difficulties. It has en- countered, and this is borne out by reports from the leading Industrial centres throughout the country.
presentative of the Mercury last British Wireless.
Further inquiries made by a re- Saturday brought to light further points relating to the alleged
More than one bank is
YESTERDAY'S REPORTS.
Several traffic accidents occurred
naval message, that Nanchang has There is a rumour, says the
navel message is that H., ships fallen, but this is not confirmed.
Mantis and Kiawo left Wanhsien Further news contained in the
yesterday for Chungking, where It is reported that efforts are being made to intimidate the remaining British employees
CADETS FOR THE FRONT," Our Canton correspondent.
states that the graduation @cer-st crcises of about 3,000 cadets from the Whampoa and other Military Colleges are taking place in a few days. All these young men will bo drafted to the front sometime this
From another Canton source it Officer, was on the bridge at the is reported that during the past time and he was suddenly sur-three or four days many meetings prised at the pistol's point, as were have been held in regard to the also the Captain and the other termination of the boycott. In officers in their rooms. All the these gatherings the authorities, swindle. officers were taken to the the Strike Committee, the picket involved, those besides the Hong TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. week Captuia's room, and the engine organisation and the Labour kong and Shanghai Banking Cor
Another Canton correspondent reports that the searchos being! crew were subdued under Unions have been taking part. poration being the Chartered Bank
carried out on suspected premises threats of shooting. The passen The meetings have been held in of India, Australia, and China gers were huddled together and camera; but it is said that apooches Chekiang Industrial Bank and the
in the city are continuing and that many arrests have been made. A kept under strict watch.
delivered by Labour Union of Deutsche-Asiatische Bank With Then began the search for valu- cinls, have been somewhat virulent these banks Harrendorf opened yesterday.
few days ago a big raid was carri- Expert witnesses at the inquestables, and the pirates, who expect in character. However, it is folt credit on the strength of certain As tram car No. 80 was travell-nam, where machinery for the
ed out on certain premises at Ho on the victims of the Tonbridge ed to find bullion on board, were that such speeches are to be ex shipments of German goods for ing in an easterly direction, it manufacture of firearms was die- air crash were totally unable to obviously disappointed with what pected from professional agita- which he produced what are now knocked down a Chinese, who recovered. All the inmates were ar- account for the cause of the fire. they found. The cargo was ran-tors whose field of activities is alleged to be false invoices. That ceived injuries to his face, hands, rested and sent to headquarters They declared that the pilot was sacked but without the discovery likely to be curtailed If the boycott is, they were over-valued and in- and legs. He was taken to the for trial by court-martial.. most expert, and that the machine of money, although some silk and is brought to an end. was equipped with complete fire- other valuable goods were taken.
stead of being valuable fancy-Government Civil Hospital, goods, are said to have been noth- A Chinese was slightly injured ing more than glass tumblers, when he was knocked down by tram banks also advanced Agencies at Home of the local car No. 27 near the Western
When the drafts fell due for pay-pitali
money Market. He refused to go to hos.
4.All these raids are being carried. ment they were not honoured and
out because of the official belief Harreudorf. is said to have ab- ported that at about 12.15 pm. are aiming to create disturbances A Chinese motor driver has re- that enemies of the Government Enquiries reveal that while he was driving motor car No. he left presumably for the North 481 along the Praya East, near as he took out a Soviet visa
the Fire Station, a public ricksha driver ran into the road from un- derneath a verandah and was knock- ed down. He was picked up uncon- scious and taken to the Government
fighting appliances.,
The wreck was so complete that it was impossible to ascertain even where the fire started. :
Passengora' personal effects were searched. The boat had by this time" been headed south and the engine room staff made to keep up
The Jury returned a verdict of full steam. accidental death-Reuter.
WELL EQUITFED MACHINE
Rugby, Oct. 5. An official of the company said
✓
PIRATES FEAST- During the three days which fol- lowed, the pirates were in supreme charge of the ship and, although
side Kwang Mi, and after a brief that all the latest inventions to keeping strict vigilance, did them- 'fight were driven off. Mise Sear- ensure safety were fitted to their selves proud in the saloon, order lett was taken by the villagers to machines. He suggested that the ing the best of food. Many of the home of some Christian Chi- Ignition of lubricating oil and not them apoke a smattering of Eng- nose whero, she was made com- petrol may have caused the fire. Hsh and they openly voiced their The wrecked machine had made disappointment at the small value 100 hours flight between Paris and of their haul. "Late on Monday London, and the pilot. had flown night, Bias Bay was reached, but the vessel was kept outside until 187,000 miles.
yesterday morning, when she was At this time taken into the Bay. she was sighted by the s.s. Sze- chuan, of the same Company, which sent a wireless message to Hongkong reporting that the Hain- fung appeared to be in wrong. hands, as a result of which a naval seaplane was sent out to recon- noltre,
Mias Scarlett has spent many years in China. Before the war she was engaged in missionary The Coroner said a public in work at Wuchow. Misa Scarlett quiry would be held by the Air is able to speak the Chinese langu- Ministry-British Wireless age fluently.
LAUNCH STRIPPED,
Before evacuating the launch, the pirate gang stripped her of everything of value, and when sho was towed off by the Robin, she Was badly damaged.
TWO TYPHOONS.
OBSERVATORY REPORT.
To-day's Observatory report
LAUNCH WARNED OFF.
TIRED OF BOYCOTT.
those strikers who are law-abid- One correspondent states that ing citizens are really tired of the boycott and are only too anxious to return to their legitimate avo-
FOOTBALL FORECASTS.
Remember that all coupons in the Telegraph Football Forecast Competition must reach this office not later than moon on Saturday; otherwise they will be disqualified,
Don't forget to write your name (without address) on the back of the envelope con- taining coupons. One or two competitors who have already Bent coupons in have negleet- 'ed to do this,
sconded.
EMPLOYEES ENQUIRE..
The first suspicion that any thing was wrong with the firm of Harrendorf and Co. arose when certain employees of the firm call-
Civil Hospital.
ed upon a local attorney, Dr. W As a motor lorry was being
It is also reported that bomba, were discovered on premises in Canton city, and that twelve men were arrested whilst in the courso of making the bombs.
and overthrow the administration.
RUSH UP AEROPLANEN
Southern aeroplanes have been transported to the border of Kinnggi to assist the troops at the front
General Chang Kai-shek bas
helm, and wanted to make certain driven along Canton Road, near appointed Mr. Huang Chang-koa. to safeguard their interests. They Nelson Street, Kowloon in the direc-aa a member of the Hupeh political sought the medium of the Mixed tion of Yaumati, a small boy walk committee.
Court. Since this court has sealed across the road, and was knock-General Chen Chin mo and Llu ed up the offices of the firm anded down. Ho received: injuries.to Yu-tsung have jointly telegraphed the godown containing the goods, his head and was treated at the to various public bodies in the auch as they are, search warrants Kwong Wah Hospital, where he Wu-Han cities asking them to de have also been issued for both the Was not.detained. offices and the residence of Mr. Farrendorf, No. 26, Kelmscott Gardens.
DOCK STRIKE OVER.
MEN RETURN TO WORK.
spatch steamers to Wachang ou Sept. 29 for the transportation of women and children refugees
PROPREPARE FOR BATTLES
Kiuklang, Sept. 29.
cations. It is felt that the situa- tion, is somewhat difficult for the Government, seeing that the extre- CARGO HELD BY CUSTOMS. mists amongst the boycott organi- Receivors have been appointed
Some 16,000 Southern troops un- sations have had a free hand for and Messrs., Seth, Mancell and
der the command of General El Mr. N. R. M. Shaw, the Commis-states that there appear to be two "As the ship was entering Bias so long, but it is added that the McClure will probably take charge
Rugby, Oct. 6| Chung-jen, who were stationed in gloner, of Customs for Kowicon typhoons in the Pacific-one about Bay, she was sighted by a large Government has decided to take a of the firm's affairs. The eargo,
Some 2,000 Tilbury dockers, who Hsingkuo (Yangebin), have co- and District, in an interview to 150 miles north of Guam, travel Custom launch one of the class firm stand in the matter and will strange to say, has not yet passed went on strike yesterday, returned treated without Aghting in tho dar, said that the launch would ling N.N.W., and the other about that carries, a three-pounder gun, and the boycott even if the use of through the hands of the Customs, to work to-day and the differences direction of Kanning and Tung- rably be in Hongkong to mor- 500 miles east of Manila, travel-and the pirates became greatly al force is necessary. In this con- being still in the bended godown that hud arisen between the Fort shan as they were furiously at rew and she will go into "dock for ling west.
armed, ordering the ship's officers nection, the Government has plac of the Customs E Authority and the officials of the ticked by the allied troops from to signal that everything was quite ed more armed police on the The law firms engaged in the men's Union, who had been forbid, four aldes, namely, Taych, Matao The weather forecast up to noon all right. This was done but, in streets, and these are at present matter are Messrs Hansons for den to enter the dock gates, are to chin, Juichang, and Woning to-morrow 18-Light, variable spite of this, the launch, not satis patrolling the main thoroughfares the H. and S. Bank, Dr. O. Fischer be the subject of a joint meeting, Insamuch as the Southerners winds, freshening from north-fed that the signal was genuine, on the look-out for mischief for two other banks; Dr. Wilhelm later in the week-British Wire the districts of Kanning and east; One at first, some rain later. (Continued on Page 7),
(Continued on Page 7), 4. for some of the employees, Ican.
(Continued on Fage 18)
Miss Se rlett is still at Kong moon, recovering from the effects of her terrible experience.