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Hongkong Telegraph.
NO. 22,051
FOUNDED 1001 MŁ#ACTANT
CAFE FIRE:
MOTOR CYCLE & CAR
COLLIDE.
POLICE OFFICER BADLY INJURED.
A FRACTURED LEG.
Lane Sergeant George, of the Traffic Police, was seriously in jured yesterday whilst on patrol.
BEAUTY PARLOUR
DESTROYED.
TER ANNUM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1926. A SINGLE COPY TO UNITS
EARLY MORNING BLAZE.
Early this morning a fire broke out in Madame Flint's Beauty
the Parlour, adjoining
Cafo
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SINGAPORE OFFICIAL YACHTING THRILL. SHANGHAI WOMAN'S
STABBED.
INCIDENT AT THE CHINESE PROTECTORATE.
MR. W. G. STIRLING WOUNDED.
Mr. W. G. Stirling, of the Chinese Protectorate in Bhigapore was the subject of a serious assault made
TAVY WINS MACAO” RACE....
RECORD TIMES MADE.
The annual race to Macao and
PETITION.
MARRIAGE DISSOLUTION
SOUGHT.
DOMICILE NOT. PROVED!
BRITISH POLICY.
PRESS COMMENT ON MEMORANDUM.
A PLEA FOR UNITY.
London, Dec. 26. Largely on account of the holi- Hongkong Yacht Club has taken Shanghai last Tuesday, before day season and the publication place over the holiday, the boats Judge Grain, Mrs. E. E. Lucar arrangements, the Sunday papers
back fur cruisers of the Royal In H. M. Supreme Court at
Uninvited guests, spent a happy' Christmas at the expense of Messra. Whiteaway. Laidlaw and.. Company burglars-forcing na entry into the premises
the Parlour whilst water hastectorate on the 14th instant. mote cycle colliding with a cur Christmas Night. making
During the morning, a Chinese. day morning in wintry conditions. marriage with Thomas R. Lacan, atish Mentorandum which, however, thorough selection of the special coming from an opposite direction used some damage to the Cafe Yuletide display, and decamping He was removed to the Govern-
ably be put in order in a compara- ate to interview Mr. Stirling with of 71 miles, attracted ten entries, of Shanghai, on the grounds of of vital importance in its bearing
Jon the Stanley Road, through his Parlalon, which totally destroyed by a Chinese at the Chinese Pro-Jeaving Hongkong early yestersought to obtain dissolution of her comment most briefly on the Bri
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Itself, which, however, will prob with his wife went to the Protector. The race, which is over a course/Merchant Service officer, formerly they recognize as a State paper with valuable silk goods and other ment Civil Hospital with a brokentively short time. Luckily there the object of settling a domést the boats, with their helmsmen. cruelty and misconduct, Mr. A. Y. on the Chinese situation.
property valued provisionally ut between $8,000 and $10,000.
les, an operation being performed later in the evening.
The mishap occurred at a semi-
the
was no-one on the premises at the time, so there were no casualties. "To reach the main store, the
A call was received by the Fire Christmas marauders used ham circular bend some 300 yards on Brigade at twelve minutes past engines were mers and chisels to knock a large the gradient leading from the one, and four hole through a fourteen-inch wall, Stanley Police Station. Sergeant promptly, despatched to the scene in charge of Superintendent H. T. Brigade after first having burst through a George who was on patrel duty, Brooks. When door into the godown, on the had left Shaukiwan Police Station arrived it was seen that the flames had obtained a good hold in the second floor at the rear of the on his way to Repulse Bay upper part of the building, and the motor cycle, which was an A. J. Sfire-fighters found some dificulty premises.
combination, collided almost head-in bringing hoses to bear, as it was
an awkward place to get at. Gn with car No. 347 (owned by Mr. Gubbay) when rounding the
ENTRY SECURED. corner. The officer was "thrown
WELL-PLANNED ATTEMPT.
The visitors must have been well acquainted with the layout of the premises, for although the hole
Eventually, a way was found of in the wall was some twenty feet heavily from the machine, com-getting inside by knocking down from the ground, it was in the pound factures occurring to the door leading into the yard at the back. After entry had thus most suitable spot for the attempt. Ropes were used to climb down, right leg. The motor cycle was been effected, the men were able to but the burglars, once inside smashed. availed themselves of bamboo
ladders for their repeated visits to the godown with their booty.
It is thought that" at least six men took part, and they must have worked undisturbed for several hours in spite of the fact that an Indian watchman was making His rounds of the shop outside.
in
take a hose right inside into the First aid was rendered by a fel-upper part of the Cafe itself, and low-officer from the Stanley Police get at much closer quarters with the fire. Before long, the windows Station. Sergeant George's leg the Beauty Parlour, were was bound up and the motor ambu-burnt through, and a ladder waa lance later arrived to take the in-erected on the outside of the build- jured officer back to the city. He ing, and a hose taken up. Thus was removed to the Government the Brigade were able directly to Civil Hospital, where an examina-attack the fire from two different tlon disclosed that compound frac-angles, and just after an hour had Dozens of boxes previously con- tures had occurred in three places, elapsed from the time of the first talning silk handkerchiefs were between the knee and ankle of the
call; the fire was quelled. left empty behind, showcases were right leg. An operation was per- stripped of everything of valuable formed later in the evening, and we learn that the officer's condition nature, the most expensive of Messrs. Whiteaway's stock of felt in such as to give cause for some hats were stolen, and leather suit- anxiety. cases found on the premises were. used in which to take the proceeds of the burglary away:
SAFE LEFT UNTOUCHED,
As far as can be seen, no at- tempt was made. to force the safe
in the office of Mr. O. A. Smith, the general manager of the Com- con- As it happened, it *pany. tained the whole of the Christm Eve takings, amounting to sever i thousand dollars.
Mr. Smith made a personal in spection of the premises an Christmas Day, leaving about noon, and he discovered the store in a state of confusion when he
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THE DAMAGE.
That the fire and the water had done considerable damage it was on taking a walk ensy to see through the premises this morning. ATTACK ON YUNNAN. Inside, one was given the im-
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PREPARATIONS FOR AN
INVASION.
pression that the recent flood had repeated itself, there being sever i inches of water on the grouni! four. The trim, and negten- trance to the Cafe by way Madame Flint's window is now
of
A report from Canton states that gone, and there is water every- General Fan Shek-sang, command-where. The damage done by, the ing the 16th Army Corps, hus ar-fire was evidenced in the Beauty rived at Canton from Poseh, Parlour, upstairs where there was Kwangsi, to receive his final in- every indication that the fire bad struction to attack Yunnan, as it is raged fiercely there. Everything now considered that the time is ripe was burnt, the room presenting a scene of utter destruction. The For this purpose, the Generals of upper part of the Cafe escaped the Szechuan forces who will take with little or no damage, and this expedition--Lew when the water has been drained part in Shiang, Laj Sum-fai and Lew Sing-off the ground floor it should not
for the invasion.
trouble.
Apparently a discussion followed, the Chinese suddenly becoming an- gry and it seems that Mr. Stirling received a wound in the thigh with a sharp knife in attempting to pre- vent the Chinese from stabbing his wife who had refused to live with him.
The noise which ensued alarmed others in the Protectorate. They rushed to the scene, The injured people were then removed to the General Hospital. -
being
Ting appeared for petitioner, re- The Sunday Times thinks that
La Cigale (Mr. N. V. A.-Crou-spondent failing to put in an ap- perhaps it is only a question of a
cher).
U. and 1. (Mr. H, S. Rouse),
. Coquette (Mr. H. Drayer)...
Feathers (Mr. Nicholson). Norseman (Mr. C. L' Ed, spondent's
wards).
Queen Bee (Mr. Howard).
few wocks before the situation is
pearance,
ripe for negotiations, in view of In the petition it was stated that the fact that the Cantonese forces, the marriage took place on May 22, are steadily gaining the upper 1914. The document then went on hand. The paper therefore hopes. to detall the éircumstances of re-that other Powera will speedily misconduct and concur in the British proposals enumerated instances of his brut- which afford the best way of pro- ality towards petitioner. It alleg-tocting all interests. Dorothy II (Mr. E. S. Carter).ed that Lucan drank very heavily The Observer points out that the Lady Jean (Mr. H. J. Pearce), and at times suffered from British Government has now for- Brenda (Mr. King),
delirium tremens. The wife had mally urged what has privately Tavy 11 (Lt.-Com. Leveson sent her husband away from Shang-been urged for months-that the
Gower),
hai to other ports where he was Powers will think in terms of the The boats left Murray Pier not known in order to give him a present and not in terms of the early on Sunday morning, those fresh start, but he had invariably past in their Chinese polley. seeing them off on their long gun returned and lived on her earn-Reuter, being the Commodore of the Cunings. There had been several The Chinese fa said to be a new (Mr. B: W. Carpentor), Mr. C. Van scenes" during these returns, and Abdel and Mr. V. Goulbern. petitioner felt that her only course There was a cold but good sailing was to sue for divorce.
Paris, Dec. 26. wird of about forte 8 prevailing, The judge pointed out that the
The death of the Emperor of and all the boats made a fair run petition offered no proof that Japan is taken occasion of by down the harbour. The first to Lucan was domiciled in China, as Pertinax" in the Echo de Paris cross the starting line were Norse demanded by British Law na apto express opinions man, Coquette, U. and I. and Laplied to
extraterritorial areas foreign policy.
None of the wounds are expected to prove fatal, although the wo-
weak.
man's condition is reported to be
ANTI-CHRISTIAN MOVE.
Incident at Hankow
City?
Hanków, Dec. 26. The native pastors in most places in the native city, did not function at the Christmas
services.
There was an incident on Christmas Eve at the Lu- theran Mission in the native. city when a body of "anti- Christians Invaded the pre- mises and removed Bibles and hyun books.
Three anti-Christian and anti-British meetings were held at Wachang, Hanyang and Hankow this morning. It is estimated that there were 5,000 at the meeting in the na- tive city and about the same at Wuchang and Hanyang. The speakers numbered about forty and represented every section of the Government and Army-Router.
FRENCH OPINION REGARDING
JAPAN.
on Japan's
Cigale, in the order named, with There seemed no doubt that peti- He considers that Japan has other trailing on.. Only two of tioner had been very badly treated profited by recent events in China the boats Queen Boe and Lady by her husband, and fully desor since the anti-foreign outbreaks,. Jean-chose to take the course to ed sympathy, but domicile must which chlely affect the South, is the south of Lantao Island, all be proved. His Lordship Bug-driving trade northwards where
Japan is entrenched.
the other boats making up for gested that petitioner apply to the
Capsuimun, where they had the Court for a judicial separation, "The "unforgettable alight" of tide running against them up till which it was in his power to grant the denunciation of the Anglo- about nine o'clock. "When last on the evidence. He had no doubt
Japanese Alliance will doubtless observed from the western end that if divorce proceedings were tend to make Japan persist in her of the harbour La Cigale was lend-started in an English court peti-attitude and the British Memoran- ing, being followed by U. and I., tioner would be granted her dedum on policy in China is obvious- Norseman and Coquette."
ly not likely to attract Japan.- Reuter.
THE RACE.
cree.
The petition was accordingly dismissed, and a judicial separa-
The rece proved to be the fastest tion will probably be applied for ever made in connection with this in due course, annual event, a strong wind pre- vailing all the time which not only gave, speed but which also produced rough seas.
Two boats were forced to give up, one being the Brenda, which having got almost through Capsuimun on a couple of tacks found the seas too rough for her and had to put into Gin Drinkers' Bay for shelter until
back into harbour.
KING ALBERT AND
FOCH
CORRECTED DATE IN WAR CONTROVERSY.
M. BRIAND'S ATTITUDE.
Paris, Dec, 26. L'Oeuvre understands that M. Briand does not disapprove of the British Memorandum, concerning China-Router.
"paid his next visit at noon yester fun-have been created Gencrals take long to put the Cafe into use arrival in Singapore, and concern.quette reached Macao at 1.20, and the Belgian Army in 1914 is carrying out in a most liberal
day.
Commanding the 21st, 22nd and again. The police on arrival found 23rd Army Corps, while General
crowbars and chisels which
w
thieves had left behind, and understand that investigation will
be made for finger-prints.
This is the third burglary at Mesurs. Whiteaway Laidlaw's in
ed in tin mining,
It is understood that the Chinese
murder,
COMING BATTLE.
ter.
MEMORANDUM, ISSUED.
BELGIUM, SUPPORTS BRITAIN.
Brussels, Dec. 26. It is understood that M. Vande- velde has given his approval of. Britain's attitude towards China' the afternoon, when the weather The King of the Belgians' letter regarding the immedate condition- moderated a little and she came to Marshal Foch protesting against al enforcement of Customs sur- statements which the Marshal is taxes as laid down by the Wash- The other boat the little Co-reported to have made concerning, ington Conference, and also the was on her way back home, but regarded as clearing up vital spirit the Extra-territoriality Com- when off Taj 0, she lost her rudder points in the history of the world mission's recommendations-Reu Outside in the lane which bounds will be charged with attempted and was forced to anchor. A mes- war.
M. Stophare Lausanne, the sage was got through by the cour tesy of the police and the author of the article to which King
Shanghal, Dec. 27. Club's Commodore, Mr. E. W. Car- Albért objected, attributed to A lengthy British Memorandum. penter, made arrangements for a Marshal Foch the statement that on China has been issued by the launch to go out and tow the strand-by persuasion he prevented the British Legation and Consulates. ed yacht back.
She arrived here King of the Belgians and Sir John throughout China to-day. early this morning.
French from abandoning the line Hongkong Government has a copy All the remaining boats finished of the Y'ser in November 1914.
He now admits his error in plac and were back at the Clubhouse just
[We have made endeavours, to after midnight. The first in was ing the events in the month of secure a copy of the Memorandum the track La Cigale, which crossed November instead of October 1914. for publication, but are informed Shanghai, Dec. 27. General Chang Kai-shek has the finishing line at 7.53.16, giving He adds that Marshal Foch never that no instructions for release of her a total sailing time of 12 hours, questioned the bravery, and tena-the document have been received articles of ladies attire were all called a military conference at 23 min. 16 secs. for a 71-mile course, city of the Belgian soldiers on the. locally.Ed. HKT) NICARAGUA REVOLT. [mixed up together in the lane.
Nanchang, reported to be for the This extremely fast time gives some Yser. It is not known definitely at pre- purpose of making preparations idea of the fine sailing conditions. Every one of the armies envi- sent how the fire started but it is against the coming attack from Lady Jean was close behind the saged or prepared retirements statement reiterating that the ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE believed to have broken out through Fengtten: He has ordered the or leader, coming in at 7.54.5, which during the war," saya. M. Lau- the fusing of an electric wire. Con- ganisation of forty Divisions of gave her a sailing time of 12 hrs., sanne, "but their bravery was in siderable damage has been done, picked troops, to be used against
24 min., 5 secs, and although it is not yet exactly the attackers-Router
The order of arrival of the other known, it is expected to run into four figures,
two years.
AMERICA'S NAVY.
the Chow Sai-sing, of the, Kweichow the north side of the Cafe were unit, will command the 25th Army heaps of goods all badly burnt. Corps.
Most of them were brought out These five army corps have row from the Beauty Parlour, and it been assigned to invade Yunnan was evident that many dollars from Kwangsi, Kweichow and Sze-worth of dresses had been destroy- chuan. It is stated that General ed, together with several rolls of Fun Shek-sang is waiting it Can-cloth. A number of models, which ton for the necessary funds to en- were used for the purpose of able him to set his forces in action. showing dresses, are now but. Munitions and war equipment were charred masses, and there are also sent forward some timè ago.
some purses and bags among the. heap. Boxes, gloves, and varlous
ANOTHER STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT.
Washington, Dec. 25..
President Coolidge has issued a
move to increase the navy by ten cruisers is mercly meant to round off the navy and not stir up com-
PRESIDENT.
Managua, Dec. 25. Two men, armed with heavy petitive naval constraction,...
Referring to his proposal that knives, attempted to assassinate the United States should call President Diaz. another Armaments Conference
They attacked the carriago as
he says the reduction of armaments the President was returning from, either through the proposed a social function. President.Diaz League of Nations' Disarmament alighted unharmed but his driver Conference or through, another was cut to pieces.-Router. Washington Conference,
tend
would
to reduce taxation all over the world and enable Europé earlier to reach economic stabil-
AMERICAN MARINES LANDED.
Washington, Dec. 26.
American marines, have landed
AUSTRALIAN FIRE.
BUSINESS HOUSES
DESTROYED.
Sydney, Dec. 26.
CHANG KAI-SHEK MAKES PREPARATIONS.
MORE SNATCHING.
TWO CASES YESTERDAY.
boats was:-
U..and I., 9.49 p.m., (sailing timo 14hrs., 19 min).
Feathers, 10.17.16 p.m. (sailing timo, 14 hra., 47 min., 18 secs.):
Norseman, 10.50.43 p.m. (sailing time, 15 hrs., 20 min., 43 secs.)
Queen Bee, 10.58.31 p.m. (sail- Mrs. Cunha, whilst walking up ing time, 16 hrs., 24 min. 14 sece.) the stairs at No. 5, Humphreys
Tavy II, 10,55.49 p.m. (sailing Avenue, on Christmas Eve. Watime, 14 hrs. 25 min. 40 secs.) dispossessed by'a snatcher of a.
Dorothy LL, 12.11.60 a.m. (sail- handbag. containing $16. A similar outrage occurred at: Wynding time, 16 hrs, 41 min. 60 acce.)
ham Street, where another
isation. The proposed Conference at Puerta Cabezas, the capital of Fifteen business premises at which was suggested the United States, should deal from the cruisers Denver and the damage being estimated at snatcher stole a handbag from a
by the Nicaraguan Liberal forces, Kyogle have been burned down, with mattera left undecided Oloveland, with Instructions by the previous Conference.-protect American lives and pro- $100,000. There was considerable Chinese lady, near the Dairy Farm Reuter.
looting-Router. perty-Router.
to
offices.
HANDICAP" RESULT.
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no way-inpaired. That of the Bol- gián Army and of its King le above discussion."
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Marshal Foch, it is understood, is replying to King Albert in u personal, letter, which will not be made public unless the King ex- presses a desire to that effect,"
Reuiter.
FRANCO-GERMAN TENSION.
SENTENCED GERMANS
RELEASED.
The
Paris, Dec. 25, M. Painleve has informed the Cabinet that General Guillaumat, Commanding the Army of the Rhine, has recommended the President of the Republic to exer- elde his prerogative and pardon wins by nearly 20 min. Lady the six Germans sentenced in the Jean, with an.allowance of 8 hrs. Landau "case-Reuter,
min., takes second place, whilst the La Cigale goes into third place
• PRESIDENTIAL DECREE SIGNED.
Later, President Doumerguo has sign-
on har scratch, time. Feathers, with an allowance of 2 hrs. 7 min, ed a Decree romitting nil the sen- was a close fourth, the others in tences passed on the six Germans. On Handicap, the Tavy II, with order boing Quean Bec, U. and I, in connection with the Germer- an allowance of 6 hrs. 30 secs. Norseman and Dorothy.
sheim affair,Reuter