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29,1927.日一初月六
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VOLUNTEERS APPEAR RECORD PROFITS. HONGKONG MERCHANT WIMBLEDON SEMI-FINALISTS.
IN COURT.
FINES FOR INEFFICIENCY NOT PAID.
THE PERIOD OF SERVICE.
AMUSEMENTS TO PAY 20 PER CENT.
RESERVE FUND CREATED.
A record year was experienced.
Four members of the Hongkongby Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.,
KIDNAPPED.
KEPT IN CAVE FOR SEVEN MONTHS.
$300,000 FOR RELEASE.
The local vernacular papers re-
BRITAIN
HAS ONLY REPRESENTATIVE.
ONE
Volunteer Defence Corps were sum- last year, and at this morning's cord what must be one of the most "OUR BETTY" AND MRS. moned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at annual meeting of the Company, remarkable
the Central Magistracy this morn-it was decided to pay a dividend
kidnapping cases
ing, for failing to pay a $25 fine of 20 per cent., to create a Gene-which has occurred for some years, imposed by the Commandant for in-ral Reserve of $40,000 out of the involving the payment by the vic- eleiency during the training sea-profits, and to carry forward tim of nearly $300,000. 80 1926-27.
$32,000 to next account.
It is reported that a wealthy
DEFEATED.
GODFREE
SHANTUNG PREPARATIONS. then having been puid, and a chr. J. M. Noraan occupied the appoins me that THE "THREE MUSKETEERS."
A feature of the China news to-day is the reported refusal of the Hankow clique to conform to the ultimatum issued by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek. It is now stated that this ultimatum was a joint one by Chlang and Feng Yu-hsiang, and that it demanded the
departure "on holiday" of the various heads of the Hankow regime, his Worship ordered the Court Sex-notice convening the meeting, the later captured in the West River |
particularly Borodin.
Not only is the demand to be refused, but General Gallen, the Russian commander at Hankow, is reported to be taking steps to organise the defence of that place in the event of any developments. At other parts of the Yangtaze things are comparatively quiet.
Meanwhile, in the Shantung area, both sides are organising The Northerners apparently with a view to renewed hostilities. are contemplating acting on the defensive, and are shortening their line. The Japanese residents of Tainanfu are growing apprehen- sive, and have renewed their request for the despatch there, of Japanese troops.
Shanghai announces that the new surtax which the Nanking Government is levying is to be collected on exports at the northern port. This is additional to existing surtaxes already being collected by the Customis
Canton items include the report of a coup in Yannan, whereby a recalcitrant General has been arrested and his forces subdued, and also news that the arsenals in Canton are being more carefully guarded owing to recent attempts at incendiarism by "Reds,"
JAPANESE FEARS AT TSINANFU.
Hankow, June 28.
..
One summons was withdrawn, Mr. the Hongkong merchant, Mr. Leung number of others were withdrawn sent: Mr. H. W. Ray, Mr. R. E. has returned to the Colony "after without the defendants being called. Ost, Mr. J. H. Harrop (directors), being in bandt hands for no less The Adjutant, Major B.A Mr. R. K. Butler, Mr. James Choy, than seven months, and only Wolfe-Murray, prosecuted.
and Mr. Chas, Rosselpt (socre- of a ransom of $182,000," Powell Ltd., was among those sum-,
Mr. A. C. Howell, of Messrs. Wm. Mr. Lee Iu-cheung (shareholders) obtaining his liberty after payment Going on a visit to the mainland tary).
The secretary having read the last September, he was some time moned, but he failed to appear, and geant to warn the defendant that if Chairman said
district, along with two cousins, he did not attend on Wednesday of
Gentlemen,-Owing to the ab- by a party of brigands, and held sence of your Chairman, Mr. to ransom. The sum at first de- next week a warrant would be is- sued for his arrest.
Backhouse, who had to leave manded was $500,000, but owing to Application Not Received. Tor Home in April last un-the family's refusal to pay such Mr. H. H. Rose, of the P. W. D. der medical advice, I am a large amount, the negotiations said that knowing he would not be privileged to address you to-day. dragged on, and eventually, losing able to put in the number of ref feel sure that I am voicing your patience with the protracted bar- quired attendances owing to pres-sentiments when I say that we gaining, the bandits killed one of sure of work he had sent in two ap- plications for leave to resign, but hope he will soon return much the cousins. This terroristic pro- Major Wolfe-Murray said there was improved in health and continue ceeding is said to have made the attention to the affairs of your befalling Mr. Leung Tat-bang, no record of such applications hav- to give his valuable advice and relatives fearful of a like fate ing been received.
Company as he has done so un-and it was decided at length to tiringly and laboriously for the pay $182,000 for his release. At the same time $2,000 was accepted last two years.
Yesterday's play at Wimbledon, was noteworthy for the fact that it brought the Ladies' and Men's Singles Championships to the semi-final stage.
In the Ladies, Miss Joan Fry is the only British semi-finalist, Misa Betty Nuthall and Mrs. Godfree succumbing-the latter after tense battle with Miss Ryan (Americh). The semi-finals will be fought between: Senorita de Alvarez (Spain), and Miss Ryan (America), and Miss Joan Fry (Britain) v. Miss Helen Wills (America).
In the Men's event, the three leading French players, known as "The Three Musketeers" (Lacoste, Borotra and Cochet) are left Tilden with "Big Bill Tildun" (America) to fight the semi-finals. meets Cochet, and so the probability is that he will get through to the final-possibly against Lacoste,
There was a surprise in the Men's. Doubles, Eames and Crole- Rees (Britain) beating Lacoste and Borotra, but this match was doubtless played after the exacting singles play.
TILDEN FACES FRENCH EXPERTS
The defendant said he realised at the beginning of the last training season that it would be impossible for him to put in the necessary at- The Report and Statement of by the brigands for the release of tendances, so he wrote two applica- Accounts, together with the Au- the surviving cousin.
Mr. Leung, according to the ver tions for leave to resign: le did ditors' Report, having been in your not receive any reply, however. He hands for a clear week I propose nacalar newspaper accounts, re-
Jago, and states that the total cost! uf service expiréd in December last. take them as read. added that he understood his term to follow the usual custom and turned to Hongkong about a week
Mr. Lindell: What period of ser- vice?-1 signed for three years.
Mr. Lindsell: What, you signed for the Volunteers for three years.
The weather at Wimbledon to- and the oighth game went to Is that the proper period?
Major Wolfe-Murray replied tha
yield fic for long periods in a small day was bright, and there was "deuce" twice before Mrs. Godfreo attendance. The netted a simple smash in attempt- ณ 'Dioderate the defendant did sign for three better results. That his optimium cave, having to sleep o
saturated ing too much. In the ninth years but that did not entitle him to was justified is fully, proved by ground, was ill-fed, and in the retire automatically at the end of
yesterday, had made a wonderful game, Miss Ryan was twica the three years unless he wrote in the Report in your hands. As you winter had not even a blanket with courts, which were
recovery. on application to be allowed to do will notice, the result of last year's which to cover himself.
A man's original oath was for working has been a record one three years.
SO,
In doing so I will be very brief, of his release, including the ran-1 for when things have run smoothly, som and expenses of the negotia- explanations are not needed. Inors, amounts to approximately his speech last year, your Chair-$300,000.
During his captivity he was con- man expressed the hope that the immediate future would
since the formation of this Com-
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A GENERAL LEVEL OF
PRODUCTIVITY.
the
pany. For the second time in U.S. MANUFACTURES. TROOPS. MOVEMENTS..
Question of Resigning, Mr. Lindsell: I still binds him the six years of its existence, we It is now learned that the ulti-
Two Ships Commandeered.
until he applies to resign? Unt are able to propose a dividend of matum sent to the Wuhan authori
his application has been sanctioned. 20 per cent, but in addition to ties by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek,
Chinking, June 28.
Mr. Lindsell? But you cannot is, your Directors are proposing demanding the evacuation of all
"Win Jooks like the beginning compel him to serve after three to you also the creation of al Russian advisers, and also the re-
Chinese, Com- of a movement of troops up the gears if he applies to resign.Ie General Reserve to guard against any eventualities which might moval of certain munista, was a joint ultimatum river has started here.
Mr. Lindsell: You tell me that occur in these critical times' and Two China Merchant steamers in the names of Marshal Chiang
have arrived and, together with volunteer originally signs for to transfer thereto the sum and Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang.
At the end of that $16,000 out of the profs for the output of manufactures increased In it there is the Juggestion some junks, have been cumman-three years.
conveyance of time, if he wishes to resign and year under review, that the following, among others, derred for should take a holiday, either to troops up the river-Novel Wire-writes in indicating his intention Russia or some ther place in fews. Europe:-Alcasrs., Wang Ching-
wei, Sun Fo, Tan Yen-kai and General Tang Seng-chi.
J
The departure from Hankow of M. Borodin is also demanded. It is reported that General Gallen is arming pickets to put up a fight if necessary, as it is not inteni- ed to carry out the terms of the ultimatum.-Neval Wireless.
THE FIGHTING LINE. Both Sides Preparing.
Shanghai, June 29.
In view of the mafavourable conditions at the front, Marshal Chang Tsung-chang is arranging. with Marshal Sun Chuan-fang to shorten the defence line.
the
QUIET ELSEWHERE.
At Shanghai and Up-River,
Shanghai, June. 28.. There is no change in the situa- tim here, and there is nothing to report.
News from other Yangtsze porls is also to the effect that nothing untoward has happened.-Naval Wirtless,
ADDITIONAL SURTAX.
Nanking's New Levy,
Shanghai, June 28.
need not be allowed to resign.
fron cannot prevent him. --Unless! there is something against hin Until he has chared off any monit which might be due, needing to'
A Previous Summons.
The defendant said that last year
A Wise Step.
£1
New York, June 28. The Federal Reserve Board in of its monthly report states that the considerably during May, while the production of minerals was maintained at the April level.
There was increased activity in
[a
trust
Router.
London, June 28, Miss Ryan then led 2/1, 8/2, 4/3,
Ladies Singlen.
within a point of the match but Mrs. Godfree eventually She way, however, an obviously
won.
Miss Helen Wills beat Mrs, beaten. yer and Miss Ryan had
no diflicy in taking the set. Peacock, 6/3, 6/1.
Miss Ryan's win was a victory Misa Ryan beat Mrs. Godfree (ace Miss Kitty McKane) 3/6, 6/4, of stubborn temperament over the mora sensitive one of Mrs. God- 6/4.
Senorita de Alvarez, beat Mrs. free. The American lady plodded through the match content to lose Watson, 6/3, 3/6, 8/4.
Miss Joan Fry beat Miss Batty points to Mrs. Godfree's brilliancy sheer and she
through Nuthall, 1/6, 6/3, 6/4.
The semi-finals will be: Seno- doggedness.
Wills.
1
won
Mrs. Peacock Outplayed.
was a
Men's Singles.
equipped armoury of strokes, of been in progress for one hour, of April which her back-hand was the but the Spanish lady went on to
strongest. She played safely and win. steadily after the first set, after was always in the
In the fifth round of the Men's which sho ascendant. Miss Nuthall gaye a delightful all-round display and Singles, Lacoste beat Kozeluh
6/4, 6/3, 6/4. scored with well-angled shots Cochet beat Hunter. B/6, 3/6, across the court. She volloyed crisply. She rushed up to the 6/2, 6/2, 6/3.
Boretra boat Timmer, 6/1, 8/6, not at the conclusion to congratu- late Joan, who replied "Come and 6/3, 6/0. have a drink," and they walked The men's semi-finale are now away to the soda fountain with left to be: Tilden v. Cochet; and
Lacoste v. Borotra. their arms interlocked.
QUESTIONS.
ERITAIN MAKES NEW. PROPOSAL
We cannot urge upon you too) strongly the wisdom
of this the cotton and woollen mills, and rita de Alvarez v. Miss Ryan; and
Despite her chop-stroke, which the ordinance, the Commandant has course. In a business like ours,in the meat packing and lumber Miss John Fry v. Miss Helon
The output of steel and iron and the right of refusing to sanction an prudence or caution should always industries.
complete failure, Miss be our policy especially when we application.
Some Delightful Play. successful and non-ferrous metals, motor-
Helen Wills outplayed Mrs. Pes- M. Ludselt remarked that the are favoured with.
The defeat of Miss Betty cock by the tremendous pace of defendant had said he lied for year. I assure you that it was ears, and building materials, after only after mature consideration allowing for the usual seasonal leave to resign.
variations, was maintained at prac Major Wolfe-Murray replied that that your Directors decided
tically the same level as April, but Nuthall did not cause any surprise her drives.
Miss Watson's terrific forchand was not a fact, as there was no re-adopt this course, and we
stronger and more matured at driving nearly surprised Senorita cord of his application having ar-that you will approve of this when since the latter part of May the as Miss Joan Fry is physically rived at beadquarters and there was you see that it is to the best in production of steel and automo-
biles had declined. no record in the office.
terests of your Company. The
The general level of wholesale the game. She displayed a well- de Alvarez after the match had more our business extends, the greater will be the call on its commodity prices had not changed a similar charge against him was financial resources and it is doubt since the middle withdrawn, and asked how he was lessly good for your Company to. He said he be in an independent position when considered ineflicient. The director of the Surtax had done nine years as a regular the necessity arises. Rovente Department in Shanghal soldier, and served four years in Even after making provision for NAVAL DISARMAMENT The Shantung army will be res- advertises that he has been order: France. On what grounds, he ask-this we will still be in a position to carry forward the sum of over ponsible for holding the Tientsin- ed by the Nanking Ministry of ed, was he inefficient?
Mr. Lindsell said they were not so2,000--which is over $6,000 in Pukow line, and Sun Chunn-fang's Finance to collect a surtax of two army will defend the Kiaochow- and a half per cent. on exports, concerned with that. The charge excess of the figure brought for-
ward from the previous year." from July 1.
was of not paying a fine. Tainan Railway and Tsingtao.
This is additional to the exist- The defendant remarked that he
As in past years, we have bud- General Chu Yu-poh will defend Tainan and the rear.
ing Customs export duty of five had no appeal, and went on to say
Geneva, June 28. that he believed he was fined be- gelted for a honus to be paid to Marshal Chang has circulated per cent. ad valorem..
An important proposal has been an order requiring his entire A similar surtax has already cause he did not attend the G.O.C.'s the employees of your Company,
sure, approve this made by the British delegation in force to swear that they will fight been enforced by the Nanking inspection, which, was heid after mentioned in the Report.
December, when his term of service will, I um
A Tense Struggle. till the end, despite any sacrifices. Government--Reuter,
ended, and therefore he could not practical recognition of faithful the technical committee of the naval conference, namely to divide General Chu is proceeding to
see how the inspection affected the and arduous services.
I now beg to propose the adop-the cruisers into two classes, the Tientsin to arrange with Marshal
The centre court was packed for matter. He added that he had of the despatch Chang Tro-lin
written a private application for tion of the Report and Accounts first of 10,000 tons, carrying Fengtien forces to reinforce the
leave to resign but he had not had as presented and after this has 8-Inch guns, and the second of the match between Miss Ryan and Mrs. Godfren, which proved to be been duly seconded I shall be 7,500 tons, with G-inch guns. Shantung front.
net work though the slippery- a reply.
The Japanese and Americann tense struggle. In the first teresting, there being much adroit Marshal Sun Chuan-fang left
Mr. Lindsell said he thought it glad to answer, to the best of my A circular telegram, has just Tainan for Hauchong yesterday, Leen received from the Provincial would be more satisfactory if he ability, any questions shareholders delegates have asked for time to set, Mrs. Godfree displayed an
consider this.Retter.
impregnable back-hand against a court repeatedly brought down the and she mercurial Basque, to the amuse- fiered bombardment, to direct operations at the front Government Committee of Yun-adjourned the summons, for a week
Marshal Chiang Kai-shok yester-
General Managers. Thanked.
flicked Mias Ryan's drives back ment of the crowd..
Cochet, by his magnificient ro at an acute angle, and discounted day called the Whampao cadets to an, reporting, recont coup in to enable the Commandant to make
Seconding, Mr. R. E. Oat said that province in which the force further enquiries with regard to the delivered a a conference, and
the pace of Miss Ryan's service covery against Hunter completed of General Lung Yun' was totally applications the defendant said he
he would preface his remarks by lengthy speech to them on the
by clever positioning. But in the the "Three Musketeers" for the thanking on behalf of the com- disarmed and reorganized. Gen-had made.
Other Cases. necessity for purifying the party oral Lung and his wife have been
second set, Miss Ryans's per semi-final. A thunderstorm' at When Pte. D. S. Hill, of the pany, the general managers and
sistent attack found holes in Mral 8.20 interrupted play for an hour of "Reds."-Nam Chung Pao.
held as prisoners in the Provin- Hongkong Electric Company, was stall for the excellent work done
Men's Doubles. elal Government office.
thia year: Ile was pleased to seo
bonus was again being SOUTH AFRICAN ASSEMBLY'S | Godfrco's defence, and the latter either drove out or netted ensy General Lang Yan and General called, he said he had paid.
Major Wolfe-Murray said there that a
DECISION.
returns. Miss Ryan Improved her In the third round of Hu Yo-yui were the two leading were a number who had paid, but paid, for they more than doserv
versatility, scoring. every time Doubles, Eames and commanders of Yunnan, and by he had not been able to let his Word it.
Capetown, June 28. It was also very satisfactory to
beat Lacoste and E she lobbed. The Japanese
st their joint effort General Tang ship have a list. He asked for
The Legislative Assembly has
Mrs. Godfree opened with a 4/6, 6/2, 4/6, 6/4; and Tsinanfu are pressing their Con- Chi-yuo, the Yunnan Tuchun, was the summons to be withdrawn, and see that the Company was now starting a General Reserve. No sul General to bring in Japanese thrown out of office.
this was granted, troops, but the Japanese Legation With General Lung now over-
Pte. G. P. Lammort, of the Ameri- matter how prosperous it might rejected the Sonate's amendments
day, which suggested the part Mias Ryan took the second, the burn 2/5, 8/6, 80 states that at present no move is thrown also, General Hu is the can Express, said he had nothing|bo, & Company must have Bound to the Fing Bill, mentioned yester-love game in the third set, but Lester beat Harada
ratention of the Union Jack-final point being a net-cord shot. Reuter, Router.
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JAPANESE FEARS.
Want Troops at Tsinanfu.
Peking, June 28.
residents
A YUNNAN Cour,
General Under Arrest.
"
Canton, June 28.
matter. master of the Yunnan situation.
(Continued on Pajo 14.),
may wish to put
to say, and admitted that the fino reserves behind it.
being made in the
1
Reuter
(Continued on Page 14.),
had not been paid.
He was fined $25.
You
'UNION JACK NOT WANTED.
Lacoste won with his customary calmness, and, wore down his opponent with relentless accuracy in an all-round-the-court game..
Borotra's match was moro la