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KOWLOON.
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Phone Nos.
K, 608 & K. 609,
Cables " KOWLOTEL" Hongkong,
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Hotel newly renovated.
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and Saturday.
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Arthur E. Odell, Managing - Director.
RUNNYMEDE HOTEL LTD-PENANG
(Incorporated in the Straits Settlements)
LARGEST BALLROOM IN THE STRAITS.
Overlooking the Sea.
Hot and Gold Running Water,
Highest Quailty Osterlog,
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
THE POPE BLESSES MULTITUDE.
APPEALS ON THE BALCONY
AT ST. PETER'S.
HURRICANE CHEERS.
Rome, Feb. 12. Responding to an insistent de- mand from the vast multitude which assembled outside. St. Peter's to-day, on the occasion of the celebration of the anniversary.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1929.
PISTOL BATTLE IN EXCELLENT NEWS
THE DARK·
SHANGHAI 'POLIČE IN PERILOUS RAID.
TWO KIDNAPPERS SHOT DEAD AND ONE WOUNDED.
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OF THE KING.
ENJOYS SUNSHINE IN SPITE
- OF SEVERE FROST.
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|HAS “VERY GOOD” DAY.
London, Feb. 12.
It was officially stated at Craig- weil House this evening that His Majesty, had spent a very good day, and this report is regarded as
of the Coronation of Pope Pius A DRAMATIC RESCUE, extremely satisfactory as it is the
XI, and partially of the settlement of the Ronan question between the Vatican and the Italian Gov- ernment, the Sovereign Pontiff, escorted by his Cardinals and Pre- Intes, appeared on the balcony and bestowed an apostolic bonediction, A wave of emotion swept the concourse in the great square when, after a four hours wait in the cold and rain, the Pope made his appearance.
The troops on parade presented arms and the great crowd annk to their knees while the Pope blessed them.
After the benediction, the crowd raised hurricane cheers for "The Pope and the King."
The cry "Long Live the Pope and the King" was the traditional greeting of the. Pupes before they retired into self-imposed imprison ment in the Vaticnn after the loss of temporal power.-Reuter.
DUTCH ICE-SKATING MARATHON,
FRIESIAN COVERS 120 MILES IN 11 HOURS.
Shanghai, Feb. 9.
and another wounded, it is
Two kidnappere were shot dead bo. leved mortally, in the early hours of yesterday morning, in the course of a revolver battle be- tween Laura Station police and a gang in the country near Warren Road, Shanghai,
The police. had. carried out a raid to rescue a gold bar mer- chant who had been kidnapped, and they succeeded in thoir object.
The police fired upwards of 30 rounds, while the kidnappers had nearly emptied their pistole when they fell.
first time that the phrase "very good" has appeared in any off- cial report.
The Air Ministry has notifod within four miles of Craigwell air pilots to refrain from flying House during the residence of the King,
For the first time since her ar- rival at Bognor, the Queen went for a drive this afternoon.
Snow in the South of England has been alight hitherto, but the frost is intense. The sun broke. out in the formoon, and Craig- weil House was bathed in warm rays, which poured into the King's: bedroom. The King's bed was wheeled to the window of his room The victim Waa kidnapped so that he could enjoy the sun. from an Austin Seven in Avenue Nevertheless, the unexpectedly Road two weeks ago. The police severe cold is somewhat disquiet- found the abandoned car nearing to the Royal suite as Craigwell Jessfield, the victim having, been House lacks the double windows taken cross country to the hovels and exceptionally thick walla of where the gang detained him, Buckingham Palace, while a gale The gang set his ransom at $500,- | beating on the windows last night 000, and go-betweens were ni-disturbed his Majesty. The doc- tempting to bring about an agree-tora, however, were not dissatis- ment, when police interference | fled with his condition this morn brought negotiations to a close, ing-Reuter and British Wireless.
Police Party.
EUROPE.
Det-Sergt. White, with whom THE ARCTIC VISIT TO were associated P.C. O'Neill, P.C. Macfee and about 10 Chinese: detectives, conducted the Investi- forations, the entire party being
present during the raid,
Amsterdam, Fel. 12. The bitterly cold winter has
made possible for the first time twenty years, the holding of Holland's greatest "Eflatedentocht,"
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lee tradition spectacular
race which is held in Friesland, the finishing point being ut Leeuwarden.
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Chinese detectivea had been watching a man, who it was un-of these lee-bound vessels have al gang. At a favourable moment while others are, so damaged that derstood, had connived with the ready run out of their provisions,
on Thursday night, they arrested they are no longer navigable. chow Road. him in a lodging house in Foo-
...
arrested
The great race, which consista of an ice-skating marathon cover- ing eleven Friesian townships in The Leader "Splits." one day, and a distance of op- proximately 120 miles, was pro-
The leader who was moted to-day, thousands turning on information given by the man out to witness three hundred in custody, told the police the skaters set out on their long gang had secreted their victim dash,
in a house off Warren Road. The were ideal. ralding party
Was organized. bitterly cold all Men donned, steel waistcoats, and armed themselves plentifully, and, the alleged leader with them to having obtained motor cars, took
The conditions though it was day.
A young man named Leemburg: a Bative of Leeuwarden won the race in eleven hours, which 1s believed to be a record.-Reuter.
UNEMPLOYED SHIP'S OFFICER.
RESPECTABLE MAN WHO WANTS A JOB.
William Wilson was charged before Major C. Willson, this morning, with being found in the Colony without visible of subsistence.
means
Sub-Detective Inspector Elston stated that defendant was a re- rtable ship's officer temporarily out of employment, for whom the police were doing their best to get a job. In the meantime, should there be a berth available with some shipping company, the police would be pleased to receive a notification.
Defendant was committed to the House of Detention.
ed
SOLEMN REQUIEM
MASS.
FOR LATE QUEEN MARIE OF SPAIN.
London, Feb. 12, The Earl of Granard represent
H.M. the King at a solemn Requiem Mass for the late Queen Marle of Spain, held at St. James' Church, London, this morning.
The Spanish Ambasador and members of the Embassy staff at tended in uniform. Among others present were Sir Lionel Halsey, representing the Prince of Wales, and Mr. Walford Selby, represent ing Sir Auston Chamberlain the Foreign Secretary-British Wire-
MARSHAL CHIANG IN SHANGHAI.
TROUBLE IN KUOMINTANG
· HEADQUARTERS.
ACEGINDQUISTAALJER ALINACAAN
BRITISH MINERS'. FUND.
Need for Funds Still Continues.
The need for further funds for the workless British miners and their families still continues. In a recent atate- mont, Bishop Welldon, Deanı of Durham, slated that over a million men. women and children are faced with star- vation. He paya tribute to the miners, whom he des-
eribus ng heroes to a man.
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The Telegraph has so far received $274 and 10/- in response to its appeal, and hopes soon to announce the results of Club collections.
Meanwhile, individual dona- tios will be extremely wel-
come.
CARACASTRONOMIA ECSTATION NOTEPARKDO
German cruisers, engaged in rescue work, have found them- selves severely hampered by the ice, and Government aeroplanes are being employed to supply the vessels with food.
Leyden Town Hall Fire.
Meanwhile, all Holland ja aghast at the destruction of the Town Hall at Leyden, which was burnt down' with its priceless art treaures and archives.
nessed by thousands, including the Princess Juliana, who is a student al' Leyden University. The appli- ances of five Fire Brigades were on the scene, but they wore power- Jess to stem the blaze owing to the severe frost.-Reuter
The tremendous blaze was wit-
While working cargo aboard tho 4.8. President Cleveland yesterday, coolle fell from the aide of the skip on to a lighter alongside, and was seriously injured. He was removed to the Kwong Wah Hos- pital.
hands man appeared, with his over his head. The police "cover. him, with instructions to shoot
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if he lowered them. He came to them, trying to trot, but as hla aukles had been chained together, he could not run fast.
He identified himself as the victim of the kidnapping and told them that he had two guards in. 1hla room, and that others of the gang were in the third house. During the initial outburst he had crawled through a hole in the wall, and evaded the two frighten- en women, who cowered in a corner.
No Chances Taken.
Slecawel, where they secured the assistance of the Chinese police. Upon arriving at the spot, they were told, after once being misled that the victim was being guard- His story was interrupted by ed in the socond house..
shots from the house. Owing to The actual battle which ensued the darkness and attendant con- Was
From Shop Girl to Stage Star!
See what happened to one wistful little creature: when fate whirled, her along a dizzy path to footlight fame!
BECKY
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of but short duration. It ditions, the police were unable to A GREAT STÅR IN A NEW ROLE! would have required the genius rush the house and instructions of a motion picture director to were given to riddle the place bullets. The fuxlllade, produce the same effect. Shots with flashed from the house, detectives which followed soon put a stop ran to and fro flashing their to resistance-evory corner, the electric torches for but an instant, floor, and the ceiling was shot The official party moved at all into. One officer emptied three timen to avoid being "spotted" magazines. Others were on their by the gangsters inside, and to second, when it was decided to add to the thrill the kidnapped call a halt. man emerged, hands raised, in the middle of the embroglio..
The gang were ordered to come out. There was no answer. It was thought that they might be The Gang Opens Fire.
reloading. Several test shots were fired, with no reply. The As the party approached the order was given to rush the house. sang opened fire from the door, Both were found on the floor, one but the police were to ono side dend, and the other thought to be of the line of fire. Sergt. White fatally wounded. ordered a retront in order to The police directed their, at- make a reconnaissance. He de- tention again to the third house, ployed the party, stationing them the complainant having jiformed at different distances from thethem that a man was inside, 'An- house, and as much away from other rush and the two women the door as possible.
Firing were seen. Lights flashed round, when censed for the time being, Buton half a loft among the rafters, torches
the police flashed their they saw a man cowering. Ho for an instant, tho made a suspicious move, as if to Ha visit is believed to be in their nistols gave the police a tar him dead.
gang reopened, The nahies of drawn pistol. The police shot. connexion with the dispute at the get, the police returning with a At the Inquest, hold later by Shanghai Special. Kuomintang regular volley.
Jude Wong and Mr. Shimizu, Office, where there is a split be When the affair was about half Senfor Consul's Deputy, after the tween the members and the fulshed, a lull in the firing en-police told of the battle, the Court officials.
Bued, From the third house a returned a verdict that deceased
died while
resisting arrest."
Shanghai, Feb. 12., Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, the President of the National Govern ment, arrived here this morning from Nanking.
NOVARRO
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