TSINAN - INCIDENT SHROFF CLAIMS THE
ENQUIRY.
PRELIMINARY PARLEY
COMMENCED.
JAPAN DEMANDS DESCRIBED
AS UNREASONABLE.
FEW HOURS' TALK.
RETURN OF $500.
ACTION AGAINST TRADE ASSOCIATION.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
A case in which Chan Wah-bee- is claiming the return of $500 guarantee deposited by him with the South China Trade Protection Association was mentioned before Mr. Justice Jacks in the Summary Court this morning.
"ITALIA" RELIEF
EFFORTS.
ICE-BREAKER TO MAKE NEW
ATTEMPT.
SEARCH FOR MISSING.
FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1928.
DAGGER POSSESSION
CASE.
BRILLIANT KENT
VICTORY.
ONE MAN DISCHARGED AT · WARWICK OVERWHELMED BY
KOWLOON.
BAT AND BALL.
BOWLING PARTNERS.
London, Juno 14.
In applying for a date to be fixed in the case in which twelve men were charged, before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magis- King's Bay, June 14, tracy this morning, with being in Another desperate attempt to possession of four daggers at No. Kont consolidated their position rescue the crew of the ill-fated 1, Temple Street, Sub-Inspector at the head of the Championship Mr. C. A. S. Russ, who was for organised to-day, though the the eleventh defendant, against Warwickshire by an inalogs and airahip "Italia" has been Andrew.asked Tor the decharge of table by a brilliant victory over the plaintiff, asked his Lordship to success of the plans will entirely whom the police were not offering 294 runs, two days suficing for Shanghai, June 11, Proliminary conversations be-of the case, saying that on April
fix an early date for the hearing depend on the condition of the ice. any evidenco.
the match. tween Chinese and Japanese 21 they had been promised payed the progress of the ice-breaker stated that the prosecution were Warwick bowling unmercifully, Terrific ico-packs have prevent- Sub-Inspector Andrew further, Kent not only thrashed the military ropresentatives for a actment within three months and if "Braganza" already, but she has asking for trial by one Magistrate but twice rattled out Warwick for tlement of the Tainan incident an early date were not axed they been chartered by the Italian and not two, as suggested at the trivial scoring, Woolley and Free- were held in the town of Tangkai might just as well not fave taken Government to chuang, on the Tientsin-Pukow
attempt to get through...
make another previous hearing,
man bowling magnificently in each Railway near Tainan, on June 7,
His Worship accordingly ad- innings, and taking ton wickets according to information origin-
"Hobby" at the end of the Strait day afternoon, the eleventh defen-
It departed to meet the sealerjourned, the case till next Thurs- cach, ating in Nationalist circles in
of Hinlopen. Shangha! yesterday.
The "Braganza"dant being discharged.
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the writ out. He added: "This is a cusu against the South China Trade Protection Association. I understand that they engaged 40 shroffs, each of whom paid $600 The conversations were partiel-guarantee. The plaintiff la one of, pated in by Lieut-General Malsul, the shroffs and he wants to get Chief Intelligence Officer of the back his security, as soon Japanese General Staff and Gen. possible." Chang Chun, director of the Kiangnan Arsenal who was authorized to meet the Japanese delegate by Marshal Chiang Kai- shek. It is also reported that the Japanese Acting Consul at Tainan was present at the meeting.
Mr. J. M. Hall, for the defen- dant, said he had a perfect defonce to the claim, but he would prefer a week's adjournment,
will take aeroplanes on board for North Choc, while the airmen will be assisted by dog teams which will set out with food supplies in search of the three Italia men, who took the risky chance of, reaching land: Reuter.
Paris, June 14.
A French Transatlantic hydro- plane, with Major Gullbaud a8
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STOLEN COAT.
SEQUEL TO FERRY INCIDENT.
Three centuries were compiled for Kent who went in first. The scores were:
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Kent: 519 (for 8 wkts, decd.). Warwick: 119 and 106,
Once Hardinge and
Hand Woollay came into partnership and settled down it was clear that Kent were out for a big score. Hardinge batted magnificently and contri-
A fine of $10, or fourteen days'buted 205, while Woolley made 166.
Mr. Russ: If you have a per-pilot, have been officially placed at hard labour, was imposed by Major The third centurian, was, Ames, the disposal of Captain Ronald C. Willson, this morning on a who came in and compiled 109
fect defence what does it matter? His Lordship-It is a new case, and it is usual to have a wock, entitled to a week.
Mr. Hall: Yes, I think I am
Withdrawal Requested. According to a report of the conversations which was made to the Nationalist Government Coun- ell in Nanking on June 8, Gen. Chan Chun informed the Japan ese that the Tsinan incident was the direct result of Japan's dis- patch of troops to Shantung, hence Japan should immediately withdraw her troops In order to ment. create a proper atmosphere for
plaintiff was very anxious and Mr. Russ remarked that tho thought the squer he got his money back, the better it would be for him.
pleases I ask for a week's adjourn- Mr. Hall: If your Lordship
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Mr. Russ replied that there was
the negotiators to settle the in-no rule to allow such an adjourn- cident.
Gen. Malsul replied to, this by ment.
stating that Japan had no Inten- tions of keeping her troops in Shantung for any extended period
Amundsen, to search for General Nobile and his companions.
Major Guilbaud, will leave Saturday for Bergen.-Havas.
JEWELLERY THEFT.
f
!
TRUST WHICH WAS NOT JUSTIFIED.
on
Chinese who was convicted on a after. Hardinge's wicket had charge of stealing a cont from the fallen. The scoring was remark- Ferry launch Man Tak.
The police told his Worship that
the defendant stole the coat from a basket belonging to a hawker on board the launch.: When he was Jeaught, he flung the coat overboard
and it was not retrieved.
The defendant said the "charge was tramped up against him by the hawker, as the later had a grudge against him..
His Worship, after expressing, A. rather curious ense of larceny was brought before Mr. W. Scho-disbelief of the defendant's story, Mr. Hall: It is the usual prac-field, at the Kowloon Magistracy imposed the penalty stated above, ice, all the same, my Lord. this morning, when a Chinese was; hearing on Wednesday morning, bangles and two diamond hair Ilis Lordship #xed the case for charged with stealing a pair of gold
ornaments, the total value of the articles being $75.
TOO MUCH CARGO.
RIVER STEAMER UNABLE
ably fast, radia
Warwick falled completely. In their first innings, Freeman took 6 wickets for 51 runs, while Wool less took 4 for 26. In their second for 52 while Freeman claimed the innings, Woolley took 6 wickets remainder of the wickets at a cost of 87 runs, the pair bowling un- changed-Router..
PICK-POCKET VICTIM
ABSENT.".
ACCUSED MAN HAS TO BE DISCHARGED.
of time, but since the Tainan case June 27. dad not been settled and Japanese nationals in Shantung were still in danger, it wquid he -
An Absent Defendant,
The defendant pleaded guilty. cult to withdraw the Japanese.
Sergeant Mottram said the com- The case in which the French plainant, a married woman, left a troops immediately.
TO SAIL' Further-Store, Beaconsfield. Arcade, is quantity of valuables in the charge more, Gen. Matsui informed the suing Mr. Harry Ah Fong for $235 of the defendant's wife. Occasion- Activity has been shown by plek-pocket Case at the Kowloon The absence of the victim of a Chinese representative that China for provisions and wine supplied ally, the complainant would inspect officials of the Harbour Depart-Magistracy this morning resulted had not yet complied with the and delivered was again mention her jewellery, to assure herself that ment during the past few daya in the defendant being discharged demands which Gen. Fukuda, the fed. Last Friday, Mr. J. M. the entire quantity was intact. "On with regard to the overloading of by Mr. W. Schofield, who intimat Japanese, Commander-in-Chief at D'Almada Remedios appeared for each visit she had found that none river steamers. Tsinan had lodged with Gen. the defendant when he asked for of the valuables were missing al-
ted that the charge was a singular Chiang Kai-shek on May 7 prior particulars and the case was ad- though the defendant had pawned but last night was the first occa-dent of Police was described as There have been many delays, one in that the Captain Superinten- to the Japanese bombardment of journed until to-day,
some of the articles and had re-lon the walled city of Tsinan.
on which a ship has been the complaint instead of the This morning, Mr. A, el Arculli deemed them again.
When last seen, on May 26, the Wing On was found to be above stolen.
prevented from sailing. The s.8. man from whom the money was said he appeared for Mr. Remedios valuables were complete, but on her her marks and as discharge could who was in hospital and who had visit on June 11, the complainant not be completed in time, her These demands included the im-uo further instructions.
Sergeant Mottram informed his mediate evacuation of the Chinese the plaintiff, asked that his Lord-ing. When questioned, both the de- Mr. O.E.C. Marton, representing diamond hair ornaments were miss
found that two gold bangles and two routine trip had to be abandoned. Worship that the constable who troops from the ten-mile zone
It is understood that the s.a. Tai arrested the defendant saw the about Tainan and the Shantang ship take the case into chambers fendant and his wife denied all Lee was also held up temporarily, latter take $ from the complain- Radway, the dismissal and punish- to-morrow
morning for proof, knowledge of the missing articles, but sailed at 8.30 p.m. after excessant's pocket in Shanghai Street. The ment of several high Nationalists which his Lordship agreed to do. officers: the disarming of all
The police were informed of the cargo had been discharged. Mr. Martos added that he loss and during the course of en- Chinese troops. approximately thought Mr. Ah Fong was to be 39,000 which were in the vicinity found in Maeno,
The Demands,
of Tainan at the time of thei clash between Chinese
and
Guarantee Claim.
quiries the defendant was suspect-
constable approached the defen- dant, who, on seeing the former, ran away. He was chased but when brought back to the scene,
d. He was searched and pawn STOWAWAY VAGRANTS. the complainant could not be
tickets relating to the lost jewellery
i were found on him.
Defendant was sentenced to six
DUCHESS' FLIGHT.
The THE "PRINCESS XENIA" STILL
HELD UP.
SENT TO HOUSE" OF DETENTION,
Japanese troops on May 3, cessa- Aather ease mentioned was weeks' hárd labour. tion of anti-Japanese propaganda that in which the Dunlop Rubber and a personal apology from Campany (China) Limited, 16, Des. Chiang Kai-shek.
Vaux Road Central, are suing
On completion of their sentences Gen. Chang Chan Is reported to Messrs. 1. Charley and Company,
forstowing away from Manila, two have replied to this by pointing 23, Lee Yuen Street West,
D, Pagjam, appeared before Major Filipinos, named P. Enritgee and out the unreasonableness of the plaintifs are claiming $1,000 an Japanese demands and further-guarantee given by the defendants
C. Willson this morning charged more declaring that if Japan did to cover the honesty of a cashier
with being destitutes. not intend to base the negotiations employed by the plaintiffs, who is
London, June 14. His Worship made an order for upon the main points of the case alleged to have absconded The acroplane "Princess Xenia," the defendants to be committed to. through regular
diplomatic about May 5. Taking
on which the Duchess of Bedford the House of Detention. with channels, that China would be him $1,710. Me. G, S. Hugh Jones India, is still held up at Bushire by Bo, was sentenced to one month's is flying with Captain Barunrd tol A British Malay, named Souneek unable to continue the noctia is for the plaintiff and Mr. C.A.S.engine trouble, and will not be able innrisonment for absenting him Russ is conducting the case for the to leave for Karachi for another self from the House of Detention,
four days.-British Wireless.
tions.
defendants.
After a few hours of negotia. This case was again adjourned tion, General Matsui is reported to have agreed to the Chinese con- until next Friday, it being 'an- tention that the negotiations need that there was a lieli- should be conducted "in a smirit of hood of a settlement being arrived right and justice" between at. regularly constituted diplomatic representatives of the two coun- tries.
Shanghai Favoured. Just where the negotiations will be conducted is not known, but it la reported that the Chinese are insisting upon Shanghai or home.
The Rev. Father Nóval, Mr, and Mrs. R. R. Roxburgh, and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Carsbn were amongst the passengers who arrived here by the B.S. Kitano Maru from the Nurth.
William Macnan Jones, twenty-
other "neutral" city rather than three, single, an official of the Tajnan which is still occupied by Mersea Golf Club, East Mersen, the Japanese troops.
When Gen. Matsui first arrived was found dead near the golf in Twinan about a week ago It is course with a gunshot wound reported that he sent a private over the heart.
wire to "Marshal Chiang Kai-shek
demanding that Marshal Chiang
immediately appoint a properly the Tsinan case between properly: accredited military representative authorized diplomatie representa- to incet with him for a settlement tives of the two governments.
of the Tsinan case.
It fa also reported that the Japanese threatened that in case
Chinese Feurs.
The Chinese feared that the Marshal Chiang Kai-shek did not Japanese were planning to use the comply with the wishes of Gen. nccupation of Shantung by their Mateul that the Japanese would troops for the purpose of bringing further extend their milltary zone to include the city of Talas, locate military pressure upon the Nation
allsta in respect to their future
tiations officials which
between diplomatic would have the effect of keeping the conversations more or less in the open,
ed about 100 miles southward of activities in respect to Manchuria,| Tainan on the Tientsin-Pukow Railway where the Shantune Pro- hence their insistance upon mego- vincial Government now has its temporary headquarters,
This latter report, however, has been not verified, but the Nation-
It is stated thút Gen. Matsul alist Government after consider. Ing the situation decided to send has reported the results of his con- a military representative, Gen. versations with Gen. Chang Chun Chang Chun, to Tugkaichuang to his Government and that when for a preliminary conversation the Japanese Government has with Gen. Matsui, but with definite made its decision. the negotiationa instructions to insist upon the for a settlement of the Tsinan in- megotiations for a settle.nent of cident will be instituted..
centre
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after he had been allowed out.
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"Drive through the park on the way home, James. ! My nerves. are completely shattered from those gruelling examinations."
found.
His Worship said he was afraid that he would have to discharge the defendant, "under the circumn- stances.
"FINE TO CLOUDY.
To-day's Observatory report alates:A trough of low pressure Japan, with depressions at each extend from Tongking to S. W. extremity. The forecast up to noon to-morrow :-East or variable winds, moderate; fine to cloudy.
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