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TREASURY SYSTEM. MR. HUGH GIBSON'S WAR ON KWANGSI INDUSTRIAL PEACE TRAGEDIES ON NEW INTERFERENCE ON
GESTURE.
CHANGES SINCE THE YEO GENEROUS WELCOME
FRAUDS.
MR. T. BLACK CROSS-EXAMINED BY COUNSEL FOR BANK.
INDEFINITE ANSWERS.
IN AMERICA.
MR. BRITTEN FINDS HIMSELF A LONE CRITIC.
ORDERED.
JOINT DRIVE FROM HUNAN
AND KWANGTUNG.
CANTON'S ATTITUDE,
Shanghai, Apr. 24e According to reports from Changshu, General Ho Yao-isu' has received orders from Marshal Chiang Kai-shek to advance
South Hundn
PROMISE.
T.U.C. MEETING WITH
EMPLOYERS.
JOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY MEANS OF CO-OPERATION.
C.P.R. LINER.
REPORTS OF MYSTERIOUSLY
SUDDEN DEATHS.
AGENTS' SEMI-DENIAL:
New York, Apr. 23, A most extraordinary series of tragedies is reported to have occurred on board the "Duchess of Atholl," the latest fast liner of the Canadian
Steamships,
launching, and which completed
SHIP'S BRIDGE.
A. CHINESE MANAGER FINED $1,000.
COMMDR. HOLE ON THREATS TO OFFICERS.
:
REDUCTION AIMED AT against the Kwangsi troops In IMPORTANT DECISION. Cedis of comparatively rece RIVER-BOAT INCIDENT.
storm.
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It is alan reported that General Washington, Apr. 23.
Ho Chien is leaving for.Hengchow
London, Apr. 23,
her maiden voyage a few weeks Remarking that on the Chiria Mr. Hugh Gibson's somewhat to-morrow in connexion
Coast it was not infrequent to with The General Council of the ago.. dramatic gesture at Geneva in the simultaneous advances from Trades Union Congress, having The magnificont steamer is now hear of Chinese owners holding a direction of opening a new prospect Tuman and Kwangtung against accepted the invitation of the two engaged in a special pleasure threat of instant dismissal over for naval limitation and reduction wangsi Province-Reader. employers organisations to a cruise, vialting the South Ameri- the heads of European officers and has taken official Washington hy
Canton, Apr. 24. conference on Industrial relations can and African coast ports with that the practice of interfering with officers in the execution of Despite Marshal Chiang's orders in spite of the rejection-of the a large party of tourists. The concrete character of the
Strange stories have been re-their duties had to be stopped, the An interesting disclosure was made by Mr. T. Black, the new proposals, namely will to the Canton authorities to sever Melchell-Turner interim report,
with Kwangsi and is co-operating fully in the move ceived in New York regarding on. Commdr. G. F. Hole, R.N Treasury accountant, during to-day's proceedings of the action drawal from the original American relations of the Government against the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-stand, and an expression of willing-despatch an expeditionary army to ment towards pence in industry, deaths on board, and enquiries of at the Marine Court this morning, as the result of a special the Canadian Pacific agents in Imposed a heavy fine on Chow ing Corporation. He said that since the discovery of the nexs to agree to any reduction of take part in the operations, no and extensive frauds carried out by Carvalho Yeo, a new system naval tonnage, however drastic, drastic action has yet been taken. meeting in London to-day, the New York confirm the fact that Jar-hoo, the manager of the San The fact that Mr, Fan Ki-mo outlook for the future is bright.. fatalities have occurred. They Nam Steamship Co., who was which leaves no type of vessel pn- had been introduced to prevent repetition,
Already there has been a far- announce that one English and summoned by Mr, A. G. Corbin, restricted, has come as a tremend-has decided to suspend the month-
American ly contribution to Kwangsi is re-reaching departure holding out two
on late Chlef Oflcer of the 8.4. ous surprise to the great majority.
passengers. garded as a formal breaking off promise of a better understanding board the liner have died of sun-Charles Hardouin, for an offence A Slate "Secret.”
alleged to have been committed af relations, and it is believed that between employers and employed, stroke.
Vessel Only President Hoover, Mr. H. L. if General Wang Shao-hung re- this first conference of the T.U.C. However, a private cable from by the former when the Stimson, the Secretary of State, mains obdurate, a declaration of and the two employers' organisa-one of the passengers alleges that was a voyage from Kongmoon te
war will follow. and perhaps a few others, knew or
tions, (the Federation of British four stewards and six of the Hongkong. It Is stated that a meeting Industries and the National Con-passengers have died with mysteri- guessed what was in the wind.
The complainant alleged The proposals are interpreted to held on Monday, a high rank The questiona 'chiefly centred round the probable actions
sations), having reached a decision-Reuter'a American Service,
approaching Castle Peak Bay at of Mr. Black had he been in the position of Tsang On-wing, mean that President Hoover is de- naval officer declared himself federation of Employers' Organi-Qua suddenness during the cruise. whilst the Charles Hardouin that
favour of wor termined to try to bring an end to strongly in
Later.
10.20 p.in. on April 15, defondant. but the Government witness was indefinite in his replies the period of mere talk and to get against Kwangai and intimated histo appoint a Joint Committee to
examine the best methods for That four deaths have occurred without the permission of the down to brass lacks, and is striving
consultation and co-operation.
on the "Duchess of Atholl" is officer on duty, went on the to achieve an agreement which will
admitted by the C.P.R., saya navigation bridge and behaved in result in actual reduction of cxist-
Montreal message. The Canadian such 疝 manner as to obstruct, ing naval armaments.
Pacific atatement adds that they impede or molest him in the are all passengers, two dying from navigation of the ship. sunstroke and two from malaria.
Reuter,
Special precautions are taken to render impossible the unauthorised abstraction of Government cheques, while dif- fent methods are adopted as regards payments made according to the amount of the cheques.
The jury paid a visit to the Treasury Office in the course of the morning, after which Mr. F. C. Jenkin, counsel for the Bank, began his cross-examination of Mr. Black.
saying that it was easy to be wise after the event.."
TSANG ON-WING BEYOND REPROACH?
This, of course, is n vastly dif ferent thing from merely agreeing upon a limitation of the various categories of warships,
Mr. Black said that CarvalhofTsang On-wing was beyond re-
One Discordant Volco, ... Yeo joined the Treasury onproach. Mr. Black replied that
The only discordant volca in the September 1, 1926, as a clerk in it was, charge of the water rate collection Mr. Jenkin recalled the occur. United States appears to be that books at a salary of $1,000 a year. rences which led to the discovery of Mr. Britten, the chairman of Thio books, of which he was in of the altered numbers on the the Naval Committee of the House charge, wore kept in a safe, in cover of the cheque book, and of Representatives. Mr. Britten which cheque books, both current said it was greed that the Trea-was responsible for the unofficial and reserve, were also kept. Teasury used between 9,000 and 10,-invitation to Mr. Stanley Baldwin #conference in Canada, si had access to the safe. He left 000 cheques a year. It was also 10. the Government service on Junuary) agreed that they used about fifteen action for which he was greatly 6, 1928, saying he had a quarrel banka of cheques a year, which criticised. with a superior officer. He paid were ordered in books of 600 at the Treasury 25 days salary in a time, except at the end of the Penn Witness agreed that it was lieu of notice.
Witnesa added that at the No-Tsang On-wing's duly to order the vember Criminal Sessions, Inst cheques and to receive them from year, Carvalho Yen was convicted the bank. for uttering three forged cheques. Those same cheques were the of the present subject matter action.
New System at the Treasury.
Regarding the new proposals, Mr. Britten is keenly critical. He stigmatises them as a "complets the principles surrender" of advanced by the American dele- gates at the, last. Geneva Con-" Mr. Jenkin: On bringing a new [ference, (which broke down), and cheque book into use would it be says he regards them as "another Tsang On-wing's duty to see that naval victory for British diplom it contained the right number' of | macy."
chiques? can't say that. It · British Ambassador's CBIL.
(would be a mutter før him.
First Time in 7 Years.
12:12SETANSTED 123AM BIJSSEMİZ,
LI CHAI-SUM STILL IN CAPTIVITY.
In Now Reported to be Indisposed.
NO RELEASE AS YET.
Chinese reports from Shang- hai, to hand to-day, state that Marshal, Li Chal-sum is B}}] in captivity at Tangaban, and that during the week-end be was reported to be indisponed.
He is said to bè receiving . medical treatment, and to be progressing well.
It is unlikely that he will be released until military activi- ties in the Yangtaze Valley definitely cense.
Coal Owner Presides,
Lord Gainford, the Chairman of Peace and Partners,, Limited, and other Colliery Compánica, "and President of the F.B.I., presided at the conference, and the General Council of the T.U.C. was fully represented.
An adjournment was taken to consider the appointment of the members of the Joint Committee, but it is anticipated that no time will be wasted in establishing this Committee, enabling it to ret to work at an early date.
The decision is hailed as the
most important industrial move for many years. It is pointed out that this is the first time that the Trades Union Congress has been ometally recognised by the official boles of the employers" organisa
tion.
An Officiul Movement
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JAPANESE STEAMER
DISASTER.
OVER 20 MORE SURVIVORS PICKED UP.
Tokyo, Apr. 24,
.
Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton conduct- ed the case on behalf of the com- plainant, while the defendant, was represented by Mr. F. H. Losoby, Capt. T. T. Laurenson, of the China Coast Officers' Guild, was present in Court, watching the Jense on behalf of the Gulid.
The Facts. Outlined.
Before outlining his case, Mr. Brutton said the proceedings were Another 2 survivors from the being takon under Section, 287, ill-fated as. Toyokunt Maru have sub-section 2 of the Merchant been picked up, this bringing the Shipping Act, which he read out total number saved to 126, out of to the Court. Continuing, Mr. 200 aboard.
Brutton said that on April 15, The vessel foundered at night a the vessel was on her usual voyage few minutes after striking the from Kongmoon and Mr. Corbin rocks of Cape Erino, Southern was left in charge when the Hokkaido.
master left the bridge shortly The latest survivors include the after 8. p.m.
AMERICAN. RUBBER
Pence in industry now becomes | Chief officer and the Chief an official movement, instead of Engineer, both of whom are injur willingness to lead the Canton unofficial as in the Melchetted. The Captain is, however, still Naval Squadron in an attack in con-Turner discussions, particularly | missing.-Reuter, Sir Esme Howard, the British junction with the Army opera-as co-operation is specifically Mr. Black then disclosed altera-
Ambassador. in Washington, yestions,
named as one of the objects aimed tions that have since been put
Lending members of the Canton tat. In reply to other questions, wit-terday pak a personal call upon into effect with regard to Treasury;
A good deal may be hoped from work. He said that the reserve ness said that the cheque book resident Hoover and congratulal Provincial Kuomintang are to send ed him upon the splendid spirit in an ultimatum to the Kwangal lend- cheque book was now kept in the rdered on November 2nd was ly Treasurer's own safe is, his office ing is the safe for three weeks be-which the new offer was tendered. ers, and unless a satisfactory reply the series of conferences now Sir Esme Howard emphasised is received, the Government will opened, because this time the
reTWO will talk are organised and while the current cheque book it was used by Tsang On-wing on England's hearty welcome of the take drastile action Nam Chung employers with whom the T.U.C.
locked in a drawer of the November 30 and also on Decem-Proposuis.--Renter's American Ser- Po.
presentative and able to imple- ment what they promise.
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general olice safe, and not left loose in the Hufe
ПCÁO
Checking Cheques,
fore being put into current use.
ber 1. On the following day it was discovered that the number)
vice.
London, Apr. 23.
Londen Satisfaction.
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INTERESTS.
ORGANISATIONS LIKELY
TO COMBINE.
When approaching Castle Peak, said Mr. Brutton, Mr. Corbin considered it advisable to slow down the speed of the ship, owing to the fact there were other Kongmoon vessels in the vicinity and it was dungerous to continue at the speed that the vessel was making. The vessel had on board 766 passengers, said Mr. Brattan, and a great re- sponsibility rested on Mr. Corbin.
Soon after the vessel had slowed' down, Mr. Corbin saw defendant, who was a passenger on board, to- the gether with the purser on Lord Melchett can never be de-
New York, Apr. 23. It is learned that the Rubber ship had slowed down and was told bridge. Defendant aaked why the prived of the honour of initiating the industrial peace movement. Association of America and the the reason. He appeared to be and the work achieved by the Rubber Institute will probably be dissatisfied with the reason Melchett Turner Conferences has merged to form a new co-operative demanded to see the Captain, been of inestimable value, but It is association of rubber manufac believed, that the new departure turers throughout the industry. will give the opportunity of real There will be special meetings; co-operation on a sound and stable with this object in view, members basis, British Wireless and of the two organisations having Reuter...
agreed to discuss the matter on May 10th.Neuter's American Service.
Unemployment Report.
before. Formerly, the current on the cover had been altered and It is understood that the British eheque book was left on Tsang that thirty cheques were missing. Cabinet will give prompt con- SHANGHAI CONVENT On-wing's desk during tiffin time, Mr. Jenkin: If you had been widevation to the statement regard-
GUTTED BY FIRE. but now it was locked in a drawer engaged in duiles connected with ing naval reductions made yester- of, Teang's desk.
the cheque books and for the day by Mr. Gibson, the United When cheque books are finished first time in Reven years States delegate to the Preparatory SEVENTY SISTERS FLEE TO they are examined by witness and an occurrence like this had taken Commission on Disarmament pow
SAFETY. the covers retained whole. Wit-place what would you have done in session at Geneva,
now puts his initials to about it?--It is dimeult 'to say.
Shinghal, Apr. 23. entries in the cash book when he know now what. I should do
The main building of the Con- signs cheques. He also inspects about it. It is easy to be wise In London, the highest impor-vent attached to the Siccawel Or- the cheque book each day to see after the event,
tance is attached to the new situa-phanage was destroyed by fire to what unused cheques there are. Would it have raised in your tion thereby created, and satisfac-day, the outbreak occurring round One of the most useful of the mind, and mark you it is assumed tion is shown in official circles at about noon, and gaining such a that you had twice checked the the unanimous welcome extended hold that the Fire Brigade were investigations, carried out by the Cheques for amounts exceeding book
acknowledged 600 by the British Press to-day to powerless to stem the flames when Melchett Turner Conference re- [aulted in an Interim report $500, paid over the counter, are not cheques as having been received, Mr. Gibson's speech and to Lord they arrived on the seene.
have Cushendun's ready response. signed by him until they are any auspicion-IL · may
The building housed approxim-on unemployment, adopted at a called for by the payee, All new done. I can't eliminate subse-
ately seventy sisters and there full meeting of the delegates → cheque books received are inspectquent events from my mind. I
word exciting scenes at the com- in March.
It was divided into three main ed by two officers to see that the know banks have made mistaken
It is also understood that the mencement of the fire as they full number of cheques are in- in sending out cheques.
British authorities have no pre- gathered a few belongings hastily paris--the facts, the causes and conceived views os to the
the remedies. side, after which both officerk Numbers Which Disagreed.
pro-together and fled to safety,
Dealing with the causes, Initial the books. The same two
cedure to be followed, and it is The Brigade was engaged in the officers again examine the books) Mr. Black was naked by counsel thought likely that ideas on this fight against the blaze for some Conference felt that the currency when they are returned from the to give an example of where the aspect of the question may be time, but the building was com printing works at Victoria Guol. bank had made mistakes in send-evolved in the course of further pletely gutted.
It is supposed that the Blaters Another alteration made, added ing out chequea and said he conversations at Gonova. witness, is that all cheques for new of a case whore a book of It is quite clear that the speeches will stay for the time being at the amounts exceeding $1,000 are 26 cheques was sent out, the of Mr. Gibson and Lord Cushen- Orphanage. Our Own Correspondustry, and eliminate, or at least crossed whether the payee wishes numbers on the cover not agree-dun, as the representatives of the dent.
it or not.
and
Spirit of Goodwill.
ing with the numbers of the United States and British Govern- At this point, Mr. Sheldon stated, cheques. Asked for further dements, have generated a spirit of that the examination of Mr. Black aile he and the book was sent goodwill and accommodation from
out to Mr. R. P. Shaw. was concluded, and his Lordship
which, practical results are con Mr. Jenkin: That was a mere fidently hoped.-British Wireless. told the jury It had been deemed
non-agreement between the num-. advantageous to visit the Treasury bers on the covers and those of offices,
For this purpose the Court yes. I have not seen the cheque the cheques? As far as I know adjourned until later in the morn-book. ing.
Cross-Examination Begins.
Mr. Jenkin commenced his great examination after the jury had returned, asking Mr. Black if the: effect of bis evidence was that
Indefinite.
I ask you once more
and for
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS,
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BIR. L. M. JUDD APPOINTED. GOVERNOR.
Washington, Apr, 23.. the last time what you would
Mr. L. M. Judd, of Hawall, has have either thought or done if been appointed Governor of the occurrence of this kind Hawaiian Islands-Reuter's Ameri- (Continued on' Page 7.)
can Servier.
WAR DEBTS.
WHAT BRITAIN HAS PAID AND. RECEIVED.
London, Apr. 28. The Chancellor of the Exchequer stated in the House of Commons to- day that the total amount paid to 'America on'account of the British Debt to date was £246,600,000, and the total amount received by thin country from former Allies in the Great War
was £98,700,000,- British Wirelgan.
i
the
·THE UNEMPLOYED FIGURES.
LATEST RETURNS SHOW A REDUCTION.
Trouble Ensues...
And
The Captain was then called, and,' when he understood the situation, ho ordered the vessel to go full speed ahead. Trouble then developed and Mr. Corbin was told that a new Chief Officer would be looked for. This was confirmed the next day In Hongkong when he received n letter from the Captain giving him notice to leave the ship, his services were no longer required. The reason given |In the letter of dismissal "wor understood to be for having alowed down the speed of the vessel on the night in question.
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Mr. Corbin was the first witness called. He corroborated Mr. Bratton's opening and produced
London, Apr. 2%. The number of upenployed du and banking policy of the Treasury April 15th was 1,153,600, this be- und the Bank of England should be ing 24,567 less than the week his letter of dlemisaal. framed so as to take into complete before.
However, the total is 69,720° account the requirements of In-
more than on the same date last lesson, the incidents and effects of
year--British Wireless, Lrade nuctuations,
Another cause was stated to be the growth of Customs barriera, and it was emphasised that these changes were accompanied by the impoverishment of many potential new markets for British goods, and the consequent restriction of world section of research.
A strong plea was made for rational organisation, up-to-dato plant, and technique, and the pro-. secution of research.
Remedies.
That section of the report dealing with remedies was divided into two
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SIBERIA TRAIN SMASH.
LANDSLIDE, CAUSES BIG
DISASTER,
To Vindicate. Rights. Questioned by Mr. Loseby, witness was understood to say that he had taken up the case to vindicate the rights of officera on the China Coast, and not In any way vindletively or personaly,
Capt. MacKechnie, the maşter of the as: Charles Hardouin, was next called. Ife anid that when he left the navigation-bridge, in the charge of Mr. Corbif/ho gave instructions to be called when Jever Mr. Corbin was in doubt of anything. That, he said, was the usual order.
^. Moscow, Apr. 23, A landslide as the result of re- cent earthquakes has wrecked a Questioned by Mr. Brutton. Trans-Siberian train between witness said his letter was based Irkutek and Chita. It is reported on his own observations and not- that alx persons were killed and on any Instructions given by the 'nine seriously Injured-Reuter, (Continued on Page 14)