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CHANG HSUEH-LIANG- DEFIES JAPAN.
Mukden, Aug. 10. (Delayed by Cenror).
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1928.
INDECENT ASSAULT,
CHINESE CONVICTED ON
SERIOUS 'CHARGE. ·
GERMAN HOLIDAY.
RECEPTION AT CONSUL'S RESIDENCE.
The case in which a Chinese was The anniversary of the Con- charged with committing an institution of the German Republic decent assault on a woman of 24 in was celebrated on Saturday" by a house in Third Street, wan con- the local German community. eluded at the Central Magistracy on The German Consul in Hongkong, Saturday, when Mr. R. E. Lindsell Dr. Wagner, held a reception in convicted the accused and imposed the morning at his residence, No.. a fine of $100 or in default 6lx115 The Peak, nt which thera were
It is reliably reported that Chang ftauch-liang on Thursday morning called upon Baron Hayashi to ex press thanks for the Baron's atten. dance at the late Chang Teo-lin's funeral.
Baron Hayashi was until recent-wooka hard labour, ly Japanese, Ambassador in Lon- don. He was officially sent to Mukden to explain Baron Tanaka's viows on the Chinese situation..
Chang Hsueh lang proceeded to express a desire for friendly re- lations between China and Japan, In particular for their co-operation In the economic development of Manchuria.
In a previous hearing, an ad- journment was necessitated because of a gap in the evidence, It being stated that the defendant after the assault remained in the house alhough there was no one to detain him.
present a large number of official and civilian well-wishers.
His Excellency the Officer. Ad- ministering the Government (Hon Mr. W. T. Scuthorn, C.M.G.) pro posed a tonst to the President of the German Republic, and Dr. Wagner, responding, proposed that of His Majesty the King.
On Saturday, the mother in law of the complainant told the Magts- Among those who attended the Baron Hayashi replied that trate that she did not lose sight reception were H. E, the General Chang Hough-liang probably of the defendant after her arrival Officer Commanding (Major-Gen- This eral C. C. Luard, C.B., C.M.G.) already understood Japan's views at the complainant's flat.
was in direct contradiction to her and his A.D.C. regarding the proposed reconcilia-
The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, tion between Manchuria and the husband's story, which was to the Nationalist Government, Ho added effect that the mother-in-law left C.M.G., C.B.E.. (Colonial Secre- the house to summon outside assis-tary), the Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. that fapan disapproved of recon-
Messer, O.B.E. (Colonial Trea- cillation because the internal con- tance. dition of Nationalist China was Asked how she could explain that, Burer), the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, far from being settled and hud a witness told the court that possibly 0.B.E. (Director of Public Works), Reddish taint Japan opposed Ither husband misunderstood what the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G. (Captain Superintendent of particularly
reconciliation was going on, would jeopardise Japan's special The joki, who was supposed to Police). privileges and acquired rights in hayo been summoned to the com- Manchuria.
plálnant's assistance by the brother-in-law, stated that he did not enter the house. He was sleeping outside the house when hellynes, beard police whistles and cries of "Save Life." He ran towards the direction of the cries.
Baron Hayashi said that Japan requested Chang Hsueh-lung to adopt a watchful waiting policy for the time being, Should Chang Heuch-liang disdain Japan's wishes Japan had decided to net on her own initiative and with a free His Worship commented that hand. Therefore he hoped Chong that was "very brave." Hsuch-liang would act accordingly, uninfluenced by any opposition, which he should suppress force- fully, "if necessary receiving Japan'a full support."
WAS
Continuing witness said that as he was approaching the house in Third Street he saw the defendant rush out, followed by an old man. He joined in the chase and saw the defendant caught by a Chinese constable near the Kam Ling Hotel,
An Accidental Knock.
The Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, Hon. Mr. J. C.M.G.. LL.D., the Owen Hughes, the Hon. Mr. A.-C.
Commodore J. L. Pearson, C.M.G., B.N. (In charge of Naval Es tablishments at Hongkong), Lt.- Col. L., J. Comyn, C.M.G., D.9.0. (Omleer Commanding 2nd Batt King's Own Scottish Borderers).
Dr. W. B. A. Moore (Director of Medical and Sanitary Services), Mr. T. E. Claxton (Director of the Royal Observatory), Mr. E. 1. Wynne-Jones,
Mr. T. G. Weall (chairman, Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Li Yau-taun, (chairman, Hongkong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce), Mr. D. J. Lewis (chairman, Hong kong Club), Dr. S. Seguin Strahan, Mr. Gless of the Basel Mission..
Consular Body.
The People's Will. Chang Hsuch-liang replied that he could not silently receive the Baron's repented personal warn- ing. As a Chinese he wished to see
In a lengthy statement to the China united, and a policy of Magistrate, the defendant said that peaceful economie development inaugurated. Although he
on the night In question he got out well aware that the Nationalist of his bed to cool himself and Government was not yet consoll accidentally knocked against the bed. The com- complainant's dated, he believed it was on the plainant then jumped out of her bed
The Consular Body was fully re- whole effective. He could not act and ran to fetch her mother-in-law presented, including Mr. Cervera contrary to the people's will and from the floor above.
de Albuquerque (Consul-General be trusted that, Japan would not
for Portugal), Mr M. J. Quiet throw all caution to the winds and The elder woman then accused (Consul-General for the Nether risk her good international reln-him of indecency towards her lands), Mr. R. C. Tradwell (Con- defendant-General for the United States), tions just on, account of her in-daughter-in-law, but agined fear of a situation, which would not admit that. They threa-Mr. Eliodoro Ronilion (Consul
tened him, but he Bever was actually peaceful,
General for Peru), Mr. Roberio time
the admitted
act. Vatarino
for 'Baron Hayashi retorted that any
(Consul-General mother-in-law The
Lien |Japan had decided against récon:
left Panama), Mr. M. G. Dufaure de eiliation and would prevent it, even the house and returned with la Prade (Consul for France), Mr. if she should interfere in China's a foki and together with the Francisco Bochea y Romero internal affairs. Baron Tanaka father-in-law they set upon the de- (Consul for Cuba), Mr. P. Castil- had made his decision, and only feniant, who lost no time in getting he (Consul for Mexico), Mr. wished to know Chang Hauch-out of the house. bung's
Witness explained that he ran The latter replied that the peo-out of the house for the purpose of ple's will was his will.
The discussion closed with a threat of serious consequences, if Chang Haugh-liang disregarded Baron Tanaka's will-Reuter...
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Mr. Lindsell: Yet you ran exactly, the opposite direction from the lice station?
Witness: I expected to find a police constable, at the end of our street.
Poking, Aug. 12.
Mr. Lindsell: When you got to sources Fang Peng-jen. Chlangway! However, go on,'
According to reliable Chinese the bottom you turned the wrong
representa-
Continuing witness said that he ping stating that terms of rap-ran as far as the Kum Ling restau. prochement between Mukden and rant when he saw an Indian con Nanking have been arrived, at stable and later a Chinese police. although they have not yet been man, who took him to the police signed. It is stated that maybe station.
there is a tacit agreement not to. Mr. Lindsell; You offer no ex- fly the Kuomintang flag in Man-planation why these two womon churin yet, owing to the difficulty should trump up the charge against of flying it in the railway zone which Japan holda on the same terms as a foreign concession.- Reuter.
Disbanding Troops.
you.
Defendant: There is no reason. Mr. Lindsell: I notice you make no comment about the statement that you blew out tie komp two nights before?
alarm at once?
Shanghai, Aug. 11:
Defendant: If I had blown out The Rus Min News Agency anys that Chang Hsuch-liang has under-the lamp why did she not raise the taken the task of disbanding the Chihli-Shantung troops unter Cha Yu-pu and Chang Chung-cbang within five weeks-Reuter.
Delegate Coming South.
Shanghai, Aug. 11. Chang Hauch-liang's emissary Yang Yuch-hsin is going to Hong- kong on the President Pierce.— Router.
Defendant was then asked whether he wished to call any sliness and he replied that he had no one to call.
Mr. Lindsell.. Don't you want to call the Chinese constable to say that you went to him for succour?
Witness: No.
His Worship: I thought not. You are convicted,,
Eduardo Gallardo (Consul for Chile), Mr. J. M. Alves (Consul for Brazil), Mr. Sverre Berg (Con- sul for Norway), Mr, Gonzalez de Bernedo (Consul for Guatemala), Mr. M. Nonomura (Vice-Consul for Japan).
London, Aug. 10, The second battalion of the Scola Guards is withdrawing from the China Station at the end of January 1929.---Reuter.
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