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UNIQUE BRITISH AEROPLANE.
NEW LIGHT MACHINE INVENTED.
MAIN PARTS OF PLANE INTERCHANGEABLE.
London, Jan. 1. A now type of machine has been added to the world-famous series of British Hight aeroplanes, and it marks an Interesting deve- lopment In the production of British aireraft.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
GHANDHI TRIUMPH HUGE INCREASE IN
IN INDIA.
NATIONAL CONGRESS READY TO FOLLOW LEAD.
DEMAND TO BRITAIN.“
Calcutta, Dec, 31. The Indian National Congress has passed the resolution proposed
CUSTOMS.
OVER 13,000,000 TLS. OVER 1927.
BIG RUSH OF IMPORTS TO AVOID NEW TARIFF.
| ORDERS FROM ABROAD. by Gandhi, declaring that if the
THE FULL FIGURES. British Government by the end of 1929, has not accepted the prin-
Peking, Jan. 1. ciple of entire Dominion status for India, and the Constitution drafted The Inspector General of the by the Nehru Committee, the Con- Chinesa Maritime Customs grass will organise a non-coopera-nounces that the revenue for lion movement.
1928, totals H.K. Tls. 82,332,000, an increase of 13,597,000 taels as compared with 1027.
At an average exchange 2/11.1/16th. the revenue. sterling figures amounts to £12,- 028,000, as compared with £9,- 084, 000 in 1927, when the average exchango was 2/9.18.16th.
The thront of the Congress in- cludes: an agitation urging a re- fusal to pay taxes.
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The machine has been designed by Mr. Simmonds, who WAB An amendment was made by formerly on the technical staff of Subha Boge in favour of a demand the constructors of the wellknown for Independence, but this was de- Super-marine Southampton Flying-feated by 1,350 votes to 978, boata in Hongkong recently, and has been named the Simmonds Spartan.
The whole of the first batch of twelve machines has been ordered and the first machine will be sent to America on Thursday.
Australia has ordered three for private owners, one is going to South Africa, more are booked for the United States and the remainder are for homo
pur chasers.,
Main Claim.
Ghandism emerged with flying colours from the National Con- gress, which unanimously passed a resolution proposed by Ghandhi, laying down a comprehensive pro- gramme of mass organisation for the removal of untouchability, pro hibition of liquor, a boycott of foreign cloth, and the stimulation of the production of homespuns.
The Nationalist leader remarked, that if his programme was pursued with iron determination, Swaraj would be within their grasp within the year.
The main claim for the new The Congress for the first time machine is in the method of decided to interfere in the internal making all wings interchangeable affairs of the Indian States, paas- and also such parts as ailerons, ing a resolution demanding that elevators, rudder, tail plaçe, finthe Princes shall introduce reapon- and flying wires..
sible government within their States.--Reuter.
The basis of this construction Is the use of symmetrical wing acetions, and although it has al- ways been considered that they have certain disadvantages com." pared with the more usual wing- with different enmber top and bot Lom the designer of the Spartan claims that the particular section he has evolved compares well with those used on other light aircraft. The engine is the Cirrus mark III which is a development of the type already widely circulated over the world. It maximum speed is stated to be 103 miles an hour.
Schneider Cup.
America is to compete in this year's Schneider Trophy Race, Her entry reached London yester day evening just before the time limit expired.
Up to yesterday, the only challengers who had come forward to fly against Britain who are holders of the cup, were Italy, from whom the British team wrested the trophy, and France.
It
FORMER FRENCH
PRESIDENT.
M. LOUBET CELEBRATES HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY.
HOW TO LIVE LONG.
Paris, Jan. 1.
A spacious old house in a narrow street of the little town of Mon- telimar was to-day the scene of wonted activity by postmen and telegraph Messengers delivering congratulatory, messagen, da M. Elle Loubet, the ex-President.
The oeension was the 90th birth. Was Pre- day of M.. Loubet, who
· silent, from 1800; to 1000, when the Entente Cordials was arranged;
M. Loubet, who was thus again
was thought that GermanyZICES CONSENSO also might enter 3: the last moment. but this did not materialise.
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The entries now represent four countries and will provide greater number of competitora than has been since 1925,
In the last contest, there have been, only two countries com. peting. Encli country enters three machines so that will be twelve machines flying in the race which will take place in the Solent In late August or early September.--British Wireless,
FUTURE OF HANKOW CONCESSIONS.
PROPOSED INCORPORATION BY MUNICIPALITY.
Hankow, Jan I
of
It is learned authentically that the Withan Municipal Council ins appronched the Hopeh Provincial Politica Council and gained its formal consent to take over thi administration the. Sperial Administrative Districts Nos., I and (the former Russian and Gertian Concessions) in order to Bcorporate them into the Wuhan Municipality ns from to-day.
This proposal is causing much speeulation here. It is considered be
HOTEL LP-PENANG doubtful if the proposal will
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maito effective regarding B.A.D. No. 2 which embraces considerable
British and Japatiese properties
•I holdings, numbering about fifty. - B. A. D. Ng, 3 (the former British Couression) is protected from this proport by the Chen-O'Malley Agreement Renter
PAN-AMERICAN PEACE PROTOCOL
BOLIVIA ACCEPTS WITH "MODIFICATIONS."
Washington, Dec. 31.
It was announced at a meeting of
“TELEGRAPH”” BRIDGE PUZZLES.
First of Series Appears In To-day's Issue,
The really dimcult-and In- teresting part of bridge comes when each player has only three or four cards left, und the maximum possible number of tricks have to be aqueezed out of them.
The player who can do well at this stage of the game is good. And the Telegraph in- troduces a new feature, that will help you to brush up that part of your game-and give you a lot of enjoyment be-, aldes.
On Page 6 there is printed the first of a daily series of Bridge Puzzles. Try It. You'll find it a lot of fun, whether you're an expert or not; and, incidentally, it will sharpen your own game re- markably.
The propar solution is printed with the puzzle, so that you can check up on 'yourself and kee if you are
right.
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brought into the limelight, was surrounded by souvenirs of his
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Provincial Details.
of In
The details of the principal provincial collections are as follows: Antung.-2,311,000 taels, an in- crease of 168,000 Laels.
Dairen, 8,187,000 tacls, an in- crease of 1,061,000 taols.
Newchwang-1,184,000 tnols,
‚'1929,
SPLENDID COMEDY-DRAMA!
Victor McLaglen, the star of "What Price Glory," as a rough-and-tumble Ind of the sen in A first class comedy-drama of love and adventure!
VICTOR MCLAGLEN
AGIRLIN EVERY
of
ROMANCE! PATHOS! LAUGHSI THRILLS!
an increase of 194,000 taels.
Tentain and Chinwangtao.- 0,584,000 taels, an' Increase 360,000 tacis.
Kinochow.3,818,000 Laels, an increase of 7,000 inels.
Hankow. 5,117,000 taels, an in- crease of 2,209,000 tools.
Shanghai. 33,669,000 tacis, an increase of 7,978,000 taels,
Swalow-1,674,000 tacls, an in- crease of 6,000 leole.
Canton.-3,074,000 taels, an in- crease of $15,000 taels,
Harbin 2,352,000 tmels, a de- crease of 10,000 taels,
Amoy 1,118,000 taels, a de- crease of 54,000 teels,
The Native Customs Revenue totalled 3,636,000 faels which was a decrease of 148,000 tachs.
The Loan Series.
All the foreign loan and in- demnity obligations secured upon the Customs revenue have been mel in full, the silver cast of which was 67,388,000 Shanghai taola.
The service, both Interest and
redemption, of all the Domestic loans secured on the cancelled Indemnities have been met in Tull, The interest on those Domestic Loans which is secured on the Customs surplus and the service of which is under the control of the officiating Inspector General has also been met in full.
Redempton payments on several
of these latter loans have also been made but such payments, owing to the insuficiency of the revenuc surplus, aro still arrear of schedule,
in
Reason for Increase. -The huge
Increase in the Customs revenue is attributed to the comparatively immense im- pors during the last quarter of the year, particularly piece goods, leaf tobacco, motor car's and flour, for the purpose of evading the now Tariff.-Reuter,
Shanghai's Record,
F.
Shanghai, Dec. 31. It is estimated that the Customs revenue for Shanghai during 1923 will approximate thirty-three and a balf million Halkuan taels, be- ing nine millions in excess of 1927, and seven and a half lakhs over the record year 1926.
It must be remembered there. have been phenomenal-Imports ini the last quarter In connexion: with the new tariff.-Reuter.
SONS NOW PARTNERS IN MORGAN'S.
INTERESTING NEW YORK ANNOUNCEMENT.
Now York, Dec, 81. Great interest has been aroused
term of office recalling the inte in Wall Street by an announce-
King Edward VII, the Czar animent to the effect that the three Dom Carlos.
He received interviewers with a characteristically cheery, smile and unhesitatingly gave the following as formula for longevity:
sons of partners have been made partnera in their own right in the great Now York financial house, Messra, J. P. Mogan and Company. They are also made partners in A clear conscience, good their own right in the Morgan appetite, moderation in indulgenhouses In London, Philadelphia in spirits. never in the telephone, and Paris, dia
-Renter
- dabble sparingly in polition." - The announcement is particu- larly Interesting s none of the sons are over thirty years of [age;
NEW ADMIRAL ON WAY OUT EAST.
The youthful financiers are Henry Sturgus Morgan, the son of J. Pierpont Morgan; Thomas Stil- well Lamont, the son of T. W Lamont; and Henry Pomeroy
the Pan-American Conciliation Con- DUE HERE BY P. AND O. LINER Davison, the son of the late Henry
gress to-day that Bolivia and Para- guay have agreed to accept the re-. commended-Protocol for settlement of the dispute between the coun-
tries.
Later.
It is learned that Bolivia has ac the Pan-American Congress "with cepted the Protocol suggested by slight modifications.--Reuter's American Service.
MACEDONIA.
B., who has been appointed Com- Vice-Admiral. A K. Walstell, C.
mander-in-Chief of the China and O. s.8. Macedonia on December Squadron, left England by the P. 28 for Hongkong.
Vice Admiral Waistelt is acconi- panied by his staff, consisting of
P. Davison.Renter's American Service..
Paymaster Commander L. C. Ayro, Paymaster Lieutenant Commander Paymaster Lieutenant Proctor and Isaac, Paymaster Lieutenant Bailey,
Lieutenant. Evans, ...
The Macedonia is due here on February 1.
LOUISE . BROOKS
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I HÓWARD HAWKS. Production
PORT
VILLIAM FOX PRODUCTION
Fine acting, expert direction and beautiful back- grounds mark this picture as being distinctly out of the ordinary, presenting Victor McLnglen in another splendid role!
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FAREWELL PERFORMANCE
THE PARISIAN REVUE
AT THE
QUEEN'S
AT THE
FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20
BEHIND THE FRONT
WITH
WALLACE BEERY
RAYMOND HATTON MARY BRIAN.
Al
EDWARD SUTHERLAND PRODUCTION TAS DE A LACKS
a Paramorent Picture
WORLD
Α
SPECIAL Comedy showing that there may be a funny side even to War.
LL the thrills and
A laughs of "We're In
The Navy Now" and "Firemen Save My Child" put together!
FINAL SHOWINGS TQ-DAY
Orchestra 5.15 2.20. Interpretar 2.50.8 75.'
THE HILARIOUS STORY OF “OLD BILL" AND HIS PALSAMID THE BILLETS AND BULLETS OF WARI
VARNER BROS. present
Syd
Chaplin
Old Bill
Funnier than any of Chap lin's Earlier
Coficdies!
The Better Ole
pased upon the play by
Bruce Bairnsfather Arthur Eliot
AT THE
Directed by Charles Reisner.
STAR FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY
Af 513 8 9.20,"