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CAPT. DEWAR FOUND GUILTY. RUBBER DECISION THE ANTI-FRENCH LABOUR GAINS A REACTION.
DISMISSED HIS SHIP AND HEAVY SLUMPS IN THE
REPRIMANDED.
CREATES DEEP IMPRESSION IN AN
ELOQUENT APPEAL.
SORRY FOR REAR-ADMIRAL,
After an eloquent appeal for straight dealing, a speech which created a deep impression and was the sole topic of conversation after the Court had been cleared, Captain Ken- neth Dewar, commander of H.M.S. Royal Oak, was found guilty of the first charge against him, in the court-martial at Gibraltar.
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The sentence was similar in all respects to that passed on Commander Daniel, dismissal from his ship and a severe re- primand.
MARKET PRICE.
DUTCH GROWERS NOT OVER ALARMED.
AGITATION.
URGE SEIZURE OF HANKOW CONCESSION.
POSTERS DISPLAYED.
Hankow, Apr. 4.
The Garrison Commander, Gen- eral Hu Taung-tu, is reported to hava telegraphed to Nanking urg- Ing the retaking of the French Concession. An SURVIVAL OF FITTEST. agitation is being started here.
anti-French
Hankow, Apr. 5. The anti-French propaganda) continués.
London, Apr. 6, A heavy relapse has occurred in the price of rubber sineg Mr. Stanley Baldwin's announcement,
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due partly to the lower closing city yesterday and at the boundary Posters appeared in the native prices in New York and partly to of the French Concession with the liquidation of speculative com- slogans such as
"Take Back mitments.
French Concession In Hankow;" From Wednesday's price of 1/0-"Beat down Le Comte," etc., but at 7/8d. per lb. rubber is now.9%d. prosent it is not considered likely per Ib, a figure which le the lowest that any actively hostile incidents since 1922; when it was Gd.
will take place. The market is nervous and a
settled condition is not expected some considerable time. Lower prices are predicted.
'Shares Fall.
Captain Dewar disclaimed any malice against "Rear-for Admiral Collard, expressing regret that scandal had been at tached to his name of which he had not been deserving. Rear-Admiral Collard had, however, laid serious charges of which he (Captain Dewar) knew nothing, but he asked the Plantation shares slumped Court to credit him with the same honour and decency as them-1/6 to 2/- per share, bub speculo- selves until the contrary had been proved,
The Rev. Goulding, the chaplain of the Royal Oak, said he heard Rear Admiral Collard spoken of as a "bloody little swine," and declared that the officers were indignant at what they regarded as abuse of power.
ADMIRAL "A BLOODY LITTLE SWINE."
Gilbraltar, Apr, d... an essential part of Articlo Eleven, Commander H. M. Danfel gave namely, "which may tend to bring evidence to-day on behalf of Captain him into contempt." Dawar, outlining the facts na de- Captain Dewar said that he had tailed during the hearing of his been advised by counsel that the
own trial.
tion has been reduced to à minimum. There is no reason to fear unfavourable financial deve- lopments as the result of the pre-
sent weakness.
Plantation interests hope that continued uneconomic prices will be avoided by combined action. with the Dutch East Indies grow- ers to maintain a reasonable sell- ing price...
Dutch Opinion.
Amsterdam, Feb, 6. The Telegraaf publishes the sum- maries of interviews with a num- ber of prominent Dutch growers with regard to the British Govern- 'omission was quite sufficient toment's decision to abolish restric- In cross-examination, he stated invalidate the whole charge. tlon. that the centious remarks of the Captain Dewar spoke eloquently It says the decision has shocked "officer in question" (Rear-Admiral in defence of his actions, and it the market and the Stock Exchange Collard) were responsible for the made a deep Impression on the because a more gradual form of Blate of affairs.
Commander Daniel declared that of conversation after the case had
whole Court, being the sole topfe abolition was expected, there was a feeling in the wardroom been brought to an end with a ver- of the Royal Oak, which he had diet of guilty on the first charge. nevor previously experienced.
Captain Dewar, crose-examined "High Honoured Guests," by the prosecutor, warmly de-
It is, however, realised that spoedy abolition will make Anglo- Dutch producers get together very soon and reach an understanding as both parties will be free from "Government interference.
clared that the latter was twisting Captain Dewar declared: his words. Ho did not intend to treated Rear-Admiral Collard as a convey the impression that the high and honoured guest of my Royal Oak was in a latent state ship. How could I hope to main- of mutiny. Captain Dawar ridi- tain my authority if he attacked culed the idea that he and Com- me in this manner?"
The postponed meeting of the ratepayers of the S.A.D. takes
TRACKER & STØTTER SE
BRITAIN AND NANKING INCIDENT.
Negotiations Have Not Broken Down.
STILL CONTINUING.
London, Apr. 6. In the House. of Commons, replying to questions, Mr. Locker Lampson said the question of allocating the Boxer Indemnity funds had.. not been raised in confiexion with the Nanking, negotin-
tiona.
BYE-ELECTION.
CONSERVATIVES LOSE LINLITHGOW.
SPLIT VOTE IN TRIANGULAR CONTEST.
LADY DEFEATED.
London, Apr. 6. The bye-election" at Linlithgow, caused by the death of Mr. James resulted in a Labour gain. The Kidd, the Conservative member, poll was as follows:
Mr. E. Shinwall (Lab.)...14,446 Miss Kidd (Cons.)
Mr. Young (Lib.)",
Router..
· Frequent Changes,
9,268 5,690
Happy Valley.
Bulls and Inners
From the Offes Butts,
One thing about Commander Ford aeroplanes for the same Daniel-ho was fortified by Dewar, price as fivvers are forecast. " Is"
that a threat or a promise?
Until the Colonial Secretariat building is extended, C.S.O., will. A man has invented a fuolless probably stand for "Cramped Style, motor. But you still have to food Office."
babies in, the middle of the night. 口口
Paris says dresses 'must' covor the knees now. The truth some times hurts.
A Hawaiian has invented a con- cert ukulele that can be heard for half a mile. Telegrams fail to say: whether he got life or was just
It's an ill wind that leaves your hanged. motor, tyre flat.
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Many a movie atar la more to be
A recent Air Force order is to pitied than consored. if required. Sky pilota?. the effect that Chaplains shall fy
The popular song for hair dressers just now is said to be the..
The magistrate's" strictures on Marcel-alse.o
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the Shaukiwan nccident were enough to make a boiler tender.
The latest report from Aberdeen ២ ២.
concerns a man who convinced his ↑ There should be a rush of film fiance that kind words ware Jowels Lab. majority 5.178 cutters from Hollywood to Alberta and expected her to be satisfied Misa Kidd, the Conservatife where a sex sterilisation bill has with precious tones.. candidate, who is a barrister, is a been introduced. daughter of the former member.
C. O The Leap Year Girl is the ong Thero being objections to the in- with the catch in her voice. troduction of "Mother India" into a local library, conscientious bar- With the increase of motors in Linlithgow has had a reputa-riers to Father Christmas are now Hongkong, more people are being
driven to work. tion for frequently changing ita in order.
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. ជ member, Mr. Shinwell, is the well- The arrival known national organiser and of H.M.3. Corn- Parliamentary agent of the Amal- lower adds. a gamated Marine Workers, and, in little stiffening the Labour Government, Hold the to the Ching Ministerial past of Parliamentary Squadron. Secretary to the Department of
Mines.
From 1918 to 1922, the late Mr. The young Kidd held the seat, but in the Dutchman who General Election of the latter year makes it pos- he was defeated by Mr. Shinwell, sible to hear tou who was in turn replaced by Mr.
conversations at Kidd in 1924,
once is easily beaten by some of those Hong- kong. drivers.
A Split Volc
bridge
☐ ☐
"So it is understood that in three weeks I will lunch with you."
"Yes, I have made a knot
in my handkerchief."
At the General Election of 1024, Ho added that there was no Mr. Kidd had a majority of 642 bombardment of the city of over Mr. Shinwall in a straight Nanking by British or other fight, the figures being:-Conser warships, and there was no vative, 14,765; Labour, 14,182. foundation for the statement The Intest bye-election "was a that America had expressed briangular fight, as a result of now is "Dare to be a Daniel." regret to the Nanking Gov-which Labour increased its poll by
O O ernment for the barrage put
Some of our local boxers appear down on Socony Hill.
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The negotiations; said Mr.- Locker Lampson, had not broken down; they were stil being continued.--Reuter,
323 votes, whilst the Conserva- tives lost 6,497, the majority of
which no doubt went to the Lib- oral candidate.
A popular hymn in the Navy
to be Black Hawk Tamars.
Dr. Manetto: How long O Lord? Monte Christo: Some day, some day.
Ah Ping; Any time can do.
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A. contempor Boys tho
conflicting re ports regarding Marshal LI Chai-sum eman- ate from poli tical: "Bulls" (and· -"Boars." That lets us out.
"New York Stock Exchange Wild;" saya a hending... Bull. fights usually
Arc.
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A French poet recently recited one of his works from a lion's den in a circus. Leo is doing ne well as can be expected.
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"Enquirer." No; the pan of the Pan-American Women's Confer ence has nothing to do with cook- Ing..
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Bye Election Analysis. Linlithgow is the 42nd bye-
Amorica is to have a new poor- Zelection since the General Elec On the Wanchal Reclamation an man's car, according to latest re- tion, and the following Party establishment has been set up ports. It isn't said, however, figures of losses and gains make under the name of the Fragrant whether the man will be poor be exceptionally Interesting reading: Island Garage. A road by any fore or after getting it.
other name would smell as sweet.
Singapore Preparing.
Singapore, Apr. 6. Everyone in discussing the Goy- ernment's decision and all the mander Daniel had entered into a Captain Dewar disclaimed em rubber interests are considering place this afternoon (Thursday). Hankow, Apr. 6. machiavellian conspiracy to re- phatically that any malice had cr-
The anti-French situation ap tered into his relationship with move Admiral Collard-Reuter.
The Chaplain of H.M.S. Royal Rear-Admiral Collard. He was
General surprise is expressed at pears to be easier.-Naval Wireless. Onk, the Rev. Goulding, describing very sorry for Rear Admiral Collard the shortness of the interim period, his interview with Rear-Admiral as nothing he had done deserved but there has been no panle on the Collard when he wished to explain the scandal which the case hud at-market which opened yesterday at to Rear-Admiral Collard that the tached to his name.
lattor had insulted the Bandmaster, Rear-Admiral Collard brought said that Rear-Admiral Collard very serious charges against him threatened to court-martial him. (Captain Dewar) of which he knew (the Chaplain) for bringing the nothing.
matter up.
Out of Control.
what action shall be taken to meet the generally anticipated slump,
fourteen cents below Wednesday's price of 48 cents, Straits dollars, and closed at 32 cents.
The tone of the market is uncer tain, but some authorities express the opinion that a number of the smaller estates will be forced to close down or merge with the larger companies, while many con- cerns will be hard hit.
Now Understands. "I can now understand why I He further declared that during was sent home in disgrace. I nak the greater part of the interview the Court until the contrary is Rear-Admiral Collard was com- proved to credit me with the same pleicly out of control. The Chap- honour and decency as themselves." case of the survival of the fittest. lain had the greatest dificulty The Court found Captain Dewar |—Reuter. in remaining in the Admiral's guilty of the first charge, but the 3. cabin.
second, charge was found unproved. The sentence was that he be dis- The Rev. Goulding said that a number of men expressed to him missed from his ship, H. M. S. Indignation at what they regarded Cormorant, and be severely repri-
as an abuse of power.
They did not complain at the Actual term used. That was moro or less a technical matter. -
manded:
Admiral's Position.
Briefly, it is thought it will be a
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NO TURKISH STATE RELIGION.
MOMENTOUS STEP BY PEOPLE'S PARTY.
Constantinople, Apr. 6. ·
No..
Cens.... 1 Labour.. 8 Liberal.. 4"
Gains. Losses, Change.
10. 21- 5. 3
2
A motorist has put up a now re- cord of 206 miles an hour. Pedca- trians will appreciate these efforts to make it swift and merciful.
The only Conservative gain was at. the Combined University bye- election at
A woman who witnessed a motor the expenso of the Liberals, while the only Labourite accident" got £10 shock datuages, loss was North Southwark to the Painless extraction by auto-aug-
gestion. Liberale...
EGYPT.
៨ . Query regarding the banning of war films:-Censor nonsense?
២ . Quite common in Hongkong-the telephone subscriber who can bo described as an also-rang.
The blues.come most piquantly between a lively fox-trot and a dreamy waltz,” says a dance news item. Also afterwards.
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An American" has "Invented a
A man was diagnosed drunk in police caurt because he could not welcoming him in." Base trick, a mile. We heard it on the Peak Now, if they'd asked him to say, tram the other evening. "She started shying sundry-chat-
The separation of Church and BETTER FEELING IN ay: "She stood on the doorstep loud speaker that can be heard for State will soon become a reality. The People's Party has unanimous- ly approved the motion of famot Pasha, supported by 120 Deputies,
foreshadowing the suppression of BRITISH NOTES MAKES GOOD tela"-the poor fellow might have
all clauses in the Statute on Ro- tional Assembly will be a mere ligion, thus the voting in the No-
matter of form.
IMPRESSION.
folt more at home.
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What this Colony most needs fa a little more uncommon-sonse.
Some folk who think themselves broad-minded are merely scatter
We know a husband, who's the light of his wife's life-she won't let him go out at night.
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*Effect in Singapore and Ceylon.
Singapore, Apr. 6. The market generally received
Cairo, Apr. 6.
A London sleep-walkor fell Mr. Baldwin's rubber announce
The British reply to the Egypt-
downstairs, recently, and broke his ment cnimly. Prices plunged
The result of the modifications ian Note has been favourably re-
arm. Government officials downwards but later recovered to
will be that Islam will no longer ceived by the Press, and the poli-
now said to be moving their arm- about thirty-four cente. There
chairs to the ground floor. London, Apr. 5." was a fair amount of ecliing. be the State religion, and that tical atmosphere has greatly im-brained. In the House of Commons, Mr. Reuter
the Deputies and President of proved.
Wafdist circles express the view When you realise that it will be Maybe Americana call money. the Republic will no longer take' W. C. Bridgeman, the First Lord
Colomobo, Apr. 5. Ceylon received Mr. Baldwin's the customary oath in the name of that Britain is manifestly main-used to train people to run faster, "dough" because those having Witness said that the officers of the Admiralty, was aired whe-
disciplinary
their honour,taining a friendly attitude towards there appears something sinister in are often stuck-up.:! action had announcement with feelings of Allah, but on were furious, and witness heard Ad- ther
Egypt.
the gift of a big sum of money to miral Collard referred to as a Bernard Collard in connexion with ducors agree that the restrictions
been taken as regards Rear-Admiral relief. The majority of the pro-Reuter.
The Premier, Nahas Pasha, in the Olympic Games by a motor "bloody little swine."
a statement in the Chamber, said | car company, He had to do his best to stop the incidents on board H. M. S. should come off immediately as
the Egyptian Government upheld | · its viewpoint, which it believed was their talk. In conclusion, the Rev. Royal Oak Goulding said that the crew of
"Bloody Little Swine."
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STRAITS.
October and November are par- CONQUERS GIBRALTAR Mr. Bridgeman said that Rear- ticularly heavy producing months.. H. M. S. Royal Oak was now feel. Admiral, Collard was ordered to There is bound to be a big slump ing the whole matter very deeply, strike his flag by the Commander as all agents have instructed the but they were behaving sensibly.
Used Exclusively. By Men,
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The Rev. Goulding when asked by
the Court to explain what he meant
Leaving for England.
Gibraltar, Apr. 8. Admiral Sir Roger Keyca had a was a term very commonly used in Dewar yesterday evening.
อย The one sure thing about Mar- the best way to strengthen the tiesahal Li Chal-sum's movemente ap of Anglo-Egyptian friendship. pears to be that he is either stay
The opinion is generally ex-ing in Nanking or else returning MISS GLEITZE SUCCEEDS AT pressed that the Incident has now to Canton.
closed-Reuter...
LAST.
Madrid, Apr. 6, •
when he said that the term used was brief interview with Captain have been caught napping as the day, starting from the Island of
a "technical matter" replied that it
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Judging by their popularity
Nowadays, a married man goes. to his club. A few thousand years ago, he reached for it.
Ap Insurance Company reports: among other things, favourable mortality. To the Insurance Com pany of course."
The man who threatened to fre
abroad, Watson's aerated waters his cook-boy evidently knew his are able to form a zone of their calories. own wherever they appear.
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Judging from Divorce Court
A Manila court has been arguing decisions, lots of women Ero a land-title case for several days, becoming wealthy by decrees. Looks as if deeds speak an loud. Ls words.
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in-Chief of time Mediterranean | estates_to commence tapping They were a very sensible ship's Fleet, Sir Roger Keyes, whole fully. The effect of the announce
action had been approved by the ment will be that well managed] / company," he remarked.
Admiralty-Reuter,
estates will be able to carry on during the transition period while the Industry is fluding, a feet, but badly managed estates will panied by many Spanish witnesses,
Miss Mercedes Gleitze, accom-LOCK-OUT OF GERMAN
WORKERS. Buffer badly.
Very few Colombo companies swam the Straits of Gibraltar to
200,000:SOON TO BE IDLE Rear-Admiral Collard, who at
announcement was anticipated. Paloma, near Tarifa, and crossed conversation, though "It is used al-
Chemnitz, Apr. 6. most exclusively, I believe, among present is on full pay and not half. Most agents have disposed of to Punta Leone, near Ceuta,
pay us has been stated, is return their stocks this week and there Morocco.
is now no gambling. All agente ing to England on Sunday on
The swim took twelve and a half motal-working industry has decid- board the Orient Liner, s.a. Otran- are buying strictly against orders. hours."
Gibraltar, Apr. 6 from the 12th Instant
od on a lock-out of workers as seems to be that it flows most free. does to his wife. -Reuter
y in election years, in the United Miss Mercedes Gleitze, tele- The decision will affect 200,000 States, Comment In. Straits..
phoning from Tarifa claims to metal workers Reuter. Singapore, Apr. 5; ' have ewum the Straite, Misa This lock-out follows the down There was an easier tendency Gleitze, It will be recalled, has ing of tools by the metal workers, on the rubber market this after previously made several unsuccess-bringing a large number of work-
FalfContinued on Page 18.)- [fal attempts. —Reuter.
·Tshops to a standstill. y
men."
Suficient to Invalidate.
to.
Captain Dewar in the course of a Captain Dowar and Commander speech on his own behalf, pointed Daniel,
out that the second charge against
accompanied by their
him, namely, forwarding the letter wives, are leaving for England by
criticising a superior officer con- the P. and O. a. Ranpura, on the trary to Article Eleven, omitted same day,-Reyter."
The Association of the Baron
A characteristic of crade off
More dog-bites are reported. In ons cage, a husband forgot himself.
and spoke to his dog as he usually
A Reading woman who has just celebrated her 105th birthday days
Several boxera saw stars and she enjoys nothing so much as a stripes last Saturday
Knighthoods aren't always prises.
good pips of tobacco. If she can mariage, to hold out a bit longer," air she'll probably manage to set the
fsablon,