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The
SECOND EDITION
Hongkong Telegraph.
FIRST DAY OF THE BOTTLE THROWN AT R.A.F. EXPLOITS AT SENSATIONAL WAR JAPAN TO BLAME
BRITISH TROOPS.
RACES.
Tal. Ò. 189
FOUNDED 1331 HOT, KI,TAT
- MONDAY, - FEBRUARY 25, 1929. ЯE
DOCUMENT.
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ALLEGED SECRET TREATY BY PARIS AND BRUSSELS.
"LARGE FIELDS IN THE
EARLY EVENTS.
PONIES TO WATCH AS DERBY CANDIDATES.
TWO STRANGE INCIDENTS IN SHANGHAI
WILTSHIRES LANDING.
KABUL.
LEGATION STAFFS RESCUED.
SUCCESS AFTER SERIES OF ABORTIVE ATTEMPTS.
Shanghai, Feb. 25, Two most astounding incidents, which may or may not be of signi- ficance, occurred in connexion with the landing in Shanghai yesterday of the Wiltshire Regiment, the now battalion of the Shanghai De HABIBULLAH DEFIED.
fence Force.
DUTCH DISCLOSURE.
Amsterdam, Feb. 24. A sensation has been caused by the publication of the terms
of
paper.
and
·FOR IMPASSE.
A NANKING OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
"INFLUENCE IN REVOLT IN SHANTUNG,
DR. WANG COMPLAINS.
_IN_PER_EDER ONE KINDLE COPY 19 CHETS
THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY BUICK
The world has seen plenty of automo». biles. But the world has never soon an automobile like this. JUST PLAIN `WONDERFUL" is the general verdict
on the Silver Anniversary Buick.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
Telephone Central 1248 or 1247,-
5 Wong Kaiching... Hippy VallyRead
COLDER WEATHER
EXPECTED.
FOG CAUSES COLLISIONS AT HOME.
DANUBE TRAGEDY.
London, Feb. 24. Shipping on the coasts of Bri- tain has been held up during the week-end, as the result of donge
MORE MONEY FOR THE MINERS.
INSTEAD OF BUYING SWEEP TICKETS.
CHINESE RESIDENT FORWARDS FIFTY DOLLARS.
:
fog. There were many minor col-EXCELLENT EXAMPLE. lisions.
in snowstorm
south-eastern
It is with pleasure that we have to neknowledge further donations to-day on behalf of the British Miners' Distress Fund. Thoso in
an alleged Franco-Belgian Military Convention in a Dutch VERY FÁST GOING.
paper, the Utrecht Schdagblad.
Explaining its possession of such document, tho
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Shanghai, Feb, 20.
Colder weather is forecast, with Hongkong's annual racing fea- When the battalion was march-
London, Feb. 24.
says that it secured a copy by
Interviewed by Reuter last aleet and snow, tival opened at Happy Valley this fug in full dress order past the morning, in the presence of a large Palace Hotel, some-one unidentified ed a stage when it is no longer claims that its authenticity canking Foreign Office, authorised by states that there has been a violent clude a sum of $50 from a Chin
The Afghan situation has reach-"fortuitous circumstances
night, à representative of the Nan-
A message from Stockholm gathering of turf enthusiasts, and hurled a bottle of beer from пп
desirable to maintain diplomatic not be dented; it goes further, Dr. C. T. Wang, gaye two reasons with every prospect of a most auc-upper storey.
and
that ite заув
for the inability of the Foreign Sweden, many of the drifts being intended speading in the purchase ese resident, money which he had cessful Spring Meeting. For the The bottle crashed a few yards representatives at Kabul in a in fact,
position of possible personal authenticity is guaranteed. majority of people, business will in front of the troops with a ter-
The Convention is alleged to this stor to resume immediately afteen feet deep,
of sweep tickets at the Races. It for the greater part of this weekrific smash, but the battalion march danger and the decision to evacuate
the Japanese plenipotentiary, Mr. The ferry traffic between is our hope that winners of prizen give way to the claims of pony-re-ed on without the slightest sign has been taken by Sir Francis have been drawn up and concluded the broken-off conversations with ing, for the world and his wife will of confusion and as though nothing, Humphrys after consultation with at Brussels in 1920. be wending their way to the Race-nd happened.
Its various Articles, it is stated, Yoshizawa, on the outstanding is- Sweden and Germany is interrupt at the Jockey Club Mecting will the representatives of other Euro-
have since been "Interpreted" by sues between Japan and Ching.ed, ferry-boats having been stuck not forget the Fund. course to witness the sport and in
Another Gum to hand to-day is Onlookera narrowly escaped in-pean Missions.
In the first place, he stated, the in the ice. ...the hope of coming away materially juries from the flying splinters of Messages from Peshawar state the General Staffa of the French
plenipotentiaries having From Constantinople. It is re- $35 forwarded by Mr. A. J. C authorities two better off than they went,
the bottle. The police are inves-that a Royal Air Force trooping and Belgian army
Utrecht reached an agreement on several ported that the weather is con- Taylor, Police Accountant, repre- The sky was overrist,, but the tigating the affair.
plane left for Kabul on Saturday since that date, the conditions were Ideal for racing,
Soon afterwards, a further into commence the final evacuation Schdagblad alleging that a meet-points at issue at their last meet-siderably milder. Trains which senting a collection taken at the the course being very fast. Acident occurred.
The battalion of the staffs of the British and ting regarding the interpretation (February 8th) it was mutu- were snowed up at Cherkeskeny police boxing tournament hold on ally agreed that negotiations are now freed, and the interna-Saturday. The organisers of this large crowd had assembled long had arrived in the vicinity of other Legations,
took place in 1927.
be commended The gist of the document is should be resumed if, and when, tional train service has been re- collection are to before the interval for tiffin, andtonan Road when a Chinese shop-
for remembering the sufferings of its numbers were growing rapidly, keeper lowered a large banner
that by mutual agreement, each the Japanese Government accept sumed. Snow Holds Up Plane.
A report from Belgrade states their kinsmen at Home. country contracts to mobiliseed the agreed formula.
The Chinese Foreign Minister that two peasants were driving from a projecting pole.
It is explained that they are Ita milltary forces immediately The banner ropes got entangled
visions across the frozen Danube among the helmets of some of the being withdrawn in view of the any Power in any way associated had not yet received an advice to two-horse sleighs loaded with pro-
fact that in existing circumstances, with Germany shall mobilise to this effect. soldiers, several of their hats fal-the presence of diplomatic Mis- threaten either on any front.
when the ice suddenly broke, and Shantung Trouble,
all disappeared. 165 compared with 152 last year.ling into the roadway. There wassions has ceased to serve a useful Belgium contracts to mobilise
In the second place, when pro There are many more stables, too, some slight confusion in the ranks purpose, and in order to avoid any at least 600,000 men, and France including quite a number of Chin- but order was quickly restored. possibility while Afghan internal promises at least 1,200,000 men. ceeding from Tokyo to Shanghai ene, whilst no fewer than nine lady Our Own Correspondent,
affairs remain unsettled of any The General Staffs of the two to take up the negotiations with owners appear on the card.
untoward incident which might countries, it is alleged, assume Chinn, Mr. Yoshizawa made seve adversely affect relations with that Belgium's potential adverral public statements in the sarles are Germany and Holland, course of which be professed the Afghanistan.
while France's potential enemies sincerity of the Japanese Govern The aeroplane sent out landed ara Germany and Italy, add, per-ment in its efforts to settle the aafely at Kabul, but was unable to hapa, Spain.
outstanding Sino-Japanese ques- take off again owing to the snow It is mentioned, that in the tons, including the Tainan Inci on the aerodrome. Other aero-avent of war against Germany, dent. planes which have been standing the Belgians will constitute the by at Peshawar awaiting the sig nal to start for Kabul have been delayed.-British Wireless.
Increased Entries. There is again an increase to be recorded in the number of ponies entered this year, the total being
on
4
dozen GHASTLY MEXICAN
Mr. Io Kom-tong leads the way with the biggest entry,
clone having animals,
who whilst others figure prominently are Mr. Eve, Mesars, Hynos and Mackie, Mr. Dynasty, Mr. 1. Dunbar, Messrs.
OUTRAGE.
Lau and Lee, Messrs, Chan and TWO AMERICAN ENGINEERS
Rafeek and Mr. John Peel. There
are some particularly good animals amangat the subscription grins,
whilst several of the old "ponies
STABBED. BY BANDITS.
have shown in the training that DASTARDLY REVENGE, they are still to be reckoned with.
Mexico City, Feb. 24: ·
Now Attempt Abortive..
Peshawar, Feb. 24. 1/THE... WONG-NEL-CHONG STAKES.-Winner $600. Second A distressing tragedy is report- A second attempt has been made $250. Third $150. For Chinned from Guanajuato, where two by the R.A.F. to evacuate the Pontos, Subscription Griffins of United States inining engineers staffs of the British Legation at any Season non-winners. Weight were murdered In the course of a Kabul, but it proved abortive. for Inches as per scale. (Jockey fight between their kidnappers and
Four large troop-carriers were allowance Entrance $5. Half a Federal troops.
sent, but they were unable to land Mile.
The murdered men are Mr. J. Mowing to the flooded condition of Mr. Wong Ping-shun's Thun- Underwood and Mr. C. Caisthorpe,
the aerodrome. derbolt (Mr. Quincey) 1both of whom were engaged in en-
at the Bustos A small machine was more suc Mr. John Peel's Noukhail .gineering work
Cranful, It was carrying the (Mr. Heard) 2 Mines. Mr. Wayfoong'k'The Juronjen....... The Mines were raided yesterday German" Minister. It landed safe- (Mr. Clark) morning by a band of about thirtyy and Baron Von Plessen is be- armed bandits, who surprised the lieved to be discussing the situa- two Americans in their quarters |tion with Sir Francis Humphrys. and kidnapped them.
Twenty-four starters, Three lengths; two lengths..
"Time:-- 58.3/5 secs.
Pari-Mutuel.--Winner, $15.00; 1st, $7.60; 2nd $12.40; dvd, $10.10,
The warning was given, and military police immediately went out in chase of the bandits. After
Bacha Sakno's Demand.
Habibullah, or Bacha Sakao,
2-THE MAIDEN STAKES.a long pursuit they overtook their tiny telegraphed to the Afghan
Winner $1,000. Second
$300. quarry, and a fight took place be-trade agent in Peshawar, ordering
the gang dispersed,
000.
1
Unfortunately, since his arrivai Left Wing of the French front, in Shanghai, the eastern part of and "will find themselves rein-Shantung had been plunged into forced on the extreme loft by the disorder as the result of the ar British,"
the weather is good and communi- From Athens it is reported that cations almost normal.-Router.
NOVEL FLOATING
AIRPORT.
val there of General Chang 300 MILES OUT AT SEA. Chung-chang from Dairen.
Example to Race-goers.
An excellent example to race- goers is set to-day by Mr. Au Tez- hi, who, in response to the sug the Races should remember. tho gestion that sweepstake winners at Lord Mayor's Fund, sends us cheque for $50.
A
Mr. Au is not sending this money as the result of winnings, for it came to hand on Saturday, before the Races started. He is going one better by spending this sum in the cause of charity rather than on TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE weep tickets. In forwarding the cheque, he says:-"I had Intended ATLANTIC.
to spend 850 in tickets, in the hope of becoming a winner, so that I might have a chance to increase the British Miners' Distress Fund, but,. after duo consideration, and having been an eye-witness of distressed, New York, Feb. 24.homeless and starved: victima, Í Mr. Henry Gielow, director of a find that, us our Chinese proverb Sino-Japanese Shantung question firm of naval architects, an-aays, to rescue victims in a dis- was settled by diplomatic negonounces that the construction of a aster is as important as to extin- THE CASH SWEEPS, tiations, the presence in Eastern floating airport, to be anchored guish a burning fire.
Shantung of rebel forces under 300 miles out at seu, midway be- "I therefore made up my mind to Chang Chung-chang makes it ex: tween New York and Bermuda, forward you this sum of $50 for the Fund rather than to wait for tremely difficult from a practical will be started immediately.
an uncertain chance, and I hope point of view to restore order.
The airport will be 1,200 feet that lucky winners in the sweeps long and 200 feet wide at each will subscribe substantial sums end and 400 feet wide in the mid-upon receipt of their prizes." dle.
The Convention-in-valid for 25 years, after which a further 25 years is possible.--Reuter.
THE LUCKY NUMBERS AT THE RACES.
TO-DAY'S WINNERS.
Below are the Cash Sweep ticket numbers on to-day's Races:"
Race No. 1.
Ticket No. 281.-$620.20 301-$177,20 294.—$ 88.60
Therefore, the Foreign Office spokesman wont on, even if tho
China's Difficulties.
Six thousand tons of steel and 2,000 tons of fron will be used in the construction of the port, which will be kept in place by chains four miles long.
China is not in a position to prevent Chang Chung-chang from pursuing his rebellious activities because Japanese troops occupy a strip of Chinese territory which effectually provents the main body of the Nationalist forces' from en-
These chains will be attached to tering Eastern Shantung to sup specially designed sea anchors press the rebels,-Reuter.
A Chinese report from Tsingtao and piling, which will extend 60 received this morning suggests feet below the surface. They will that the Nationalist General Lube operated hydraulically within order to counteract Chien-nien, who has scored a sheaths, in
322, 121, 324, 172, 296, 468, 18, 447,series of splendid victories against the effect of the waves and wind,
Third $200. For Chinu Ponics tween members of the sundit gang him to hand over do Bacha Sakao's $50 Tickets:-181, 154, 191, 182, bona fide Griffins of this Meeting. and the troops. Five of the kid. nomince funds amounting to £250,- 31, 79, 811, 420, 63, 167, 405, 190, Weight for inches as per acale. nappers were shot dead after which Entranco $10. Siz Furlongs, Messrs. Lan and Lee's 'Duke of
Chantilly... .(ktr. It) - 1 Mr. Dynasty's King's Counsel
(Mr Haimovich) 2
Mr. Ho Koni-tong's Majestic
Hall ..... (Mr. Wong) 3 Eight starters. A neck; short 'head.
Time: min. 30.2/5.sccs. Pari-Mutuel.-Winner,
354.40;
Ist, $8.30; 2nd, $6.00; 3rd, $5:80.
3-THE VICTORIA STAKES. Winnor $1,000. Second $300. Third $200. For all China Ponies. Weight for inches as por scale. Entrance $10. One. Mile.
Mr. Dynasty's Young Pretender
(Mr. Haimovitch
Mr. Eve's Misty Eve
(Mr. Pote-Hunt)
Messrs Hinson Wong's Chesa- peake Bay (Mr. Wong)
of a length; three lengths,
4THE VALLEY STAKES.-
Second Winner $1,000.
$300
The bodies of the two engineers were found stabbed to death near the scene of the fight.-Router's American Service.
TWO AMERICAN OBITUARIES.
MOTHER-IN-LAW OF DUKE OF ROXBURGHE,
New York, Feb. 24. The deaths of two well-known
personages are announced to-day.
These are Mr. David. Gideon, the
The agent, who acted under Am-381. anullah's regime has refused to comply with the order until the legitimate claim to the Thoone has been settled.
Later.
Ilace No. 2.
}}
Ticket No. 187,-$1334.20.
512.-$381.20. 164. $190.60, $50 Tickets:-382, 261, 73, 499, Five big brooping aeroplanes have
484. arrived at Peshawar from Kabul,
Race No. 3, and it is believed that their trip has at last proved successful and
Ticket No. 115.—$1590.40. that the members of the staff of
400,-$ 454.40. the British Legation, and the en-
215-$227.20. tire staffe of the French and 350 Tickets--586, 611, 87, 169, Italian Legations were among the 612, 268, 657, 559. passengers.
Success at Last.
New Delhi, Feb. 24.
1 well-known racehorse owner, and It is learned authoritatively
Mrs. Ogden Goelet, a famous that after several unsuccessful
N
Race No. 4. Ticket No. 467,-$1,099.60. 127485,60. 6242.80. $60 Tickets-335, 723, 630, 679,
2 hostess of the 80's and 90's, who offerts, the four troop-carrying 115, 833, 531, 200, 454, 243, 640,
was the mother-in-law of the 7th machines landed at Kabul," and 601.
3 Duke of Roxburghe. It was in with the fifth already in; Kabul,
.
:
LOCAL MOTOR CYCLE 'ACCIDENT
EUROPEAN SENT TO THE
Eleven starters. Three-quarters 1908 that the Duke married Miss took on twenty-seven passengers. May Goclet, the eldest daughter of including the entire staffs of the Time: 2 min. 03.4/5 secs.
Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Goelet-eu- French and Italian Legations, and Pari-Mutuel. Winner, $11.60;ter's American Service.
soveral members of the British Legation staff, 1st, $5.20; 2nd, $6.60; 3rd, $5.00,
The remaining members of the RIVAL PROCESSIONS IN British Legation staff will be oya-
VIENNA.
euated on February 26th.--Router.
Mr. W. Cole, of No. 4, Moreton London, Feb. 24.
Terrace, met with a serious motor British R.A.F. machines have cycle accident yesterday at 11.15 now evacuated more that 500 a.m., as a result of which he is now people from Kabul, including over in hospital.
Third $200. For Subscription Grifins of this Meeting. Weight for inches as per scale." Entrance $10. Six Furlonga.
Mr, Chan Pik-chuen's The Sun'
(Mr. Wong) 1 Messrs. Dyer and Bolth's Loch
8
One and a
Alsh (Mr. Heard) 2 Messrs. Chan, M. and A. E. M.
Rafeek's Flying_Stag
(Mr. Quincey) Fifteen starters. half lengths; two lengthe Time:-1 min, 48 seca, Pari-Mutuel-Winner, $217.40;
let $91.40; 2nd, 48.50; 3rd,
Continued on Page 14.)
304.10.
POLICE ARREST FORTY COMMUNISTS,
Vienna, Feb. 24.
NAVAL HOSPITAL.?
The airport will include a hotel, superior forces has recaptured Chefoo from the rebels without and will carry a crow of 43 men. combat, the insurgents having de--Router's American Service. serted the area.
It is understood that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has telegraphed to General Chang Hauch-liang, the Manchurian leader, to dispatch Northern gunboats to Lungkow for the purpose of co-operating with General Liu Chien-nden in suppressing the rebels.
Liu Chien-nien arrived at Che- foo yesterday, and it is stated by his Chief-of-Staff. that the rebels are being thrown back, one group being aurounded. These latter are expected to surrender.
KING HAS ANOTHER QUIET DAY.
NEW YEAR HONOURS MAY BE ISSUED.
London, Feb. 24. His Majesty the King has had a quiet day.
Mr. Au's contribution is most welcome, and, with him, we hope that winners of prizes at the Races will bear the claims of the dis- tressed British workpeople well in
mind.
Donations so far received by the Telegraph are as follows:
Already, acknowledged .....$2,670.
& 10/- Mr. Au Taz-hi Collected at Police Boxing
Tournament "Nationalisation"
Total
50.
35.
10.
.10/- & $2,705. Never Tasted Milk!
Tales of children who are brought. up without milk suggest the Ireland of the great famine rather than England in 1929, but in the young family of Mrs. Graydon the Prince on his recent tour saw children who have never tasted milk.
The relief available for Mr. and Mrs. Graydon and their four chil dren is 328. a week, out of which 58. 6d. is paid for rent.
"But how do you live?" the The weather was dull throughout Prince naked, as he looked at the A Naval, Wireless message ro- the day, and hardly a ray of sun- children, the eldest of whom is only
shino penetrated the gloom. It five years old. ceived in the Colony to-day states rained from time to time, and the "Well," said Mrs. Graydon, "we that there is no change in the dampness prevented the King's get three-pennyworth of meat for situation at Chofoo,
H.M.S. Magnolia is now at Che-bedroom windows from being open- Sunday. I am nursing the baby, foo, joining H.MS. Foxglove, and ed, but His Majesty sat in a chair but we cannot afford to buy milk.
at the window for some hours. HMS, Cornflower is on its way from Shanghai.
NURMI BARRED IN AMERICA.
REFUSAL TO TURN OUT IN NEW YORK.
It is understood that the New Year Honours List will be issued at the end of this month.Reuters and British Wireless.
TWO AUSTIN CARS
· STOLEN.
MACHINES WHICH WERE Pavro Nurmi, the famous Fin-
LEFT UNATTENDED. nish runner, has been batred 300 women and children, including It would appear from a report from further competitions in the
According to reports made to nationals of France, Germany, made to the police by Sanitary United States by the Registration Nine thousand members of the Italy, Switzerland, Rumania, the Inspector A. W. White, that Mr. Committee of the American Athle the polico over the week-end, two
Austin cars have been stolen. Social Democratic Defence Union, United States, Persia, Turkey, Cold was proceeding on the Fok-tle Union, and 4,000 of the Heimwehr took Syria and Afghanistan-British fulum Rond towards Aberdeen.
The prohibition was ordered bo- One (No. 1421) belongs to Dr. part in separate processions here. Wireless,
At the bottom of the road, the cause of Nurmi's last-minute ro Thomas, of the Government Civil" Elaborate police precautions
cycle skidded and threw the rider fusal to compete in the two-mile Hospital. It was loft unattended) prevented the processions from
fairly heavily.
Steeplechase National and Cham- outside the Star Ferry Wharf. The other, No, 1867, belongs to clashing.
The forthcoming wedding is an- Mr. Cole received injuries to his pionships held in Madison Square
the Pay Sub-Lt Colville, of H.M.S. Forty Communists were arrestnounced of Mr. W. M. Gitting of 14 head and was rendered uncon Garden Inst evening, on ed for carrying firearms and for Ashley Road, Kowloon, to Miss acious for a time. He was later around that he had a bad cold Kent, this machine having been lobstructing the police-Reuter. Jean Ho Tung, 164 the Peak..
taken to the Naval Hospital.
Reuter's American Service,
left outside the Hongkong Club.
"My husband was given an old Buit, but we have had no other help from any fund,
"The collieries all round are closed, and it is five years since my man had a day's work. We used to hope, but we've given up hope now.” In every cottage in this particular vilinge of misery Mrs. Graydon's story was repeated..
I enclose herewith the sum as a donation to
the British Miners' Distress
Fund.
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