THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1929.
TWO ROYAL VISIT WANTED MAN FALLS JAPANESE STEAMER PIRATE MENACE IN AN AMBITIOUS AIR
FUNCTIONS.
TIFFIN & DINNER IN HONOUR AT GOVT. HOUSE,
LIST OF GUESTS.
THE YANGTSZE.
SCHEME.
INTO TRAP.
FIRED ON.
DARING THEFT OF OVER $5,000 FROM SAFE.
FURTHER DETAILS OF AFFAIR TWO FORCES TEN THOUSAND
ON THE YANGTSZE.
STRONG OPERATING.
PLAN TO LINK FAR EAST
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A STRANGE CHARGE.
PROTEST EXPECTED.
the
While the steamer in question was sailing up the river on the lower reaches of Shasi at 11a.m. fired across the bows of the on April 19, a shot was suddenly ateamer. This was followed by another shell which penetrated the front hatch, killed a warrant
As briefly announced yesterday, "Burglariously breaking out of a
Hankow, Apr. 21. there was
hapecial luncheon dwelling-house after committing The following are the par- party at Government House yes a felony" was the wording of ticulars of the case in which the terday, in honour of H.R.H. the charge in the Police Court bo-day.N.Y.K. str., Bairyo Mara,, was Duke of Gloucestor. In addition It was so framed to accord with bombarded by remnants of te His Royal Highness and H.E.the unusal circumstances present- Wuhan troops: the Governor, there were presented by the case which, was heard,
Capt. Whyle, Mr. N. S. Brown, before Major C. Willson, Capt. Wolfe-Murray, Mr. Hornell. Hon. Sir Shouson Chew, the Earl Wai Lee Imports and Exports firm, The defendant, an ex-foki of the of Alrlic. Mrs. Shenton, His Hon- our Sir 11. Gollan, Mrs. Dappuy, as stated to have received per Mrs. Waistell, Rt. Rev. the Bishop mission to sleep on the premises of Victoria, General Sir Hugh
whenever he felt so disposed, Elles, Hon. Mr. Shenton, Hon. Mr.Profiling by the opportunity the Braga, Mr. Alabaster, Capt. Kerr, night before last, he opened the Capt. Sillitoe, Mr. Scott, Colonel Arm's safe with a duplicate key Comyn, Mr. Thomas, Hon. Sir and took from it the large sum in Henry Pollock, lon. Mr. Menser, rotes of $6,253, Mr. Murakami, Mrs. Strachey,
The theft was discovered the
open.
H.E. General Sandilands, Lady following morning when the door Pollock, H.E.Admiral Waislell into the street was found to be Lady Chow, Hon. Shr Joseph Kemp, Mrs. Rotewall, Admiral Mende, Hon. Mr. North, Mr. Li Yau-tsun, Captain Stratchey and Captain Perfect.
Last Night's Dinner.
of
Searching belongings left be hind by the defendant, officers of the Criminal Investigation De- partment, Detective Sergeants Flattery and J. Murphy found Those present at last night's bills and chita in a bug, which re- dinner at Government House, Invealed that the "wanted" man war addition to 11.R.JL the Duke of in the habit of visiting hotels and Gloucester and H.E. the Governor, boarding-houses with women were: Captain Whyte, Mr. Dyer, loose morals. Acting on a che Very Rev. Dean Swann, Mr. furnished by the bills, the two Thomas, Mrs. Dyer, Hon. Comdr. officers went to the Hotel Asin, on Hole, Mrs. Skinner, Hon. Mr.the Central Waterfront, where Southern, Mrs. Crousy, Mrs, they instructed the management Southern, Hon. Mr. Creasy, Mra. to detain defendant should he Tratnun, Hon. Dr. Wellington, again turn up in the building. Captain Arbuthnot, Sir Robert Ho Defendant appeared in the after- Tung, Captain Karr, Mr. Scott, Captain Sillithe, Caplain Perfect, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Tratman, Mr. Swank, Ion. Dr. Ta'o, Lady Ho Tung, Hon. Mr. T JI. King, Mrs. Wellington, the Eari of Airlie, Mrs, J. R. Wood, Com modore Hill, Mrs. Tx'u, His Honour His Worship, after hearing the Mr. Justice Wood, Lady Marcia case, sentenced defendant to six Miles, Hon. Mr. Hynes, Mrs. Fer-months' hard labour, guson, Colonel Skinner, Colonel)
Bird and Major Miles.
THOUGHT SILENCE
WAS CONSENT.
P.W.D: SURVEYOR LACKS MOTOR PERMIT.
.
Mr. M. I. de Ville, a land surveyor · of the Public Works Department, WAB moned before Major C. Willson, at the Central Police Court this morning for driving a motor-cycle through Queen's Gardens with- out a permit and for falling to produce his licence when called upon by a traffle patrolman.
noon and was instantly arrested.
On the arrested man the police found the stalen money with the exception of some $700 which he had apparently managed to frit- ter away in the short space of half-a-day,
OPERA STAR.
Madame Henkina, who has recently completed a three- your Australian tour with the Fuller circuit. She has the principal part in “La Traviata," which is being given to-morrow at the Star Theatre by the Italian Grand
Opera Company.
officer named Toyoda on the spot, and exploded at the entrance of the Chief-Engineer's room, ser- iously wounding the Chief CANTON'S "WAR" ON Engineer, Mr. Rikiji Onozawa and
KWANGSI
DECLARATION TO BE MADE SHORTLY.
Canton, Apr. 26. It is learned from a reliable Aource that a declaration of war against Kwangai will be issued by despite the fact that the Canton the Canton Government shortly, military lenders are said to be in favour of peace.
Further orders have been re- ceived from Marshal Chiang Kai- shek urging General Chan Chal- As regards the first summers, tong to assume his place as Com- defendant said he had appliedmander-in-Chief of both naval for a permit three months before, and military
but had recolved no reply. In Kwangsl.
tho · circumstances, he thought
that no permit was necessary.
forces against
SIXTY LARGE BOATS.
Shanghai, Apr. 21. Pirates are said by the Chinese papers to have become more daring in the Taungming, Haimon, Tungehow and Chitung districts recently and some. even have dared to come within reach of the Woosung Fort guns.
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WITH AMERICA.
FLOATING PORTS.
Now York, Apr. 21. An ambitious plan to connect Shanghai, Tokyo, Manila and other citics of the Far East with the United States by a direct aeroplane line is outlined in this morning's newspapers, which assert that negotiations are under way for the construction of floating sondromes across the Pacific.
Shanghal and
One report says that the
Woosung Gen- The negotiations are between the darmerie Commissioner has des- Armstrong Seadrome Co. of Wil patched the gunboat Tingan tomington, Del, and what is described suppress them, but apparently as "one of the largest banking and this has been of little avail for commercial institutions in Japan.” another article says that more than 10,000 pirates, having about 60 large vessels at their disposal, have again been carrying out, their depredations near Woosung
Investigations have been made, says the vernacular press, and it is learned that the miscreants are divided into two 'groups,' viz., those under a man named Pan and those under one of the name of San. The former are said to be old soldiers of Marshal Sun Chuan-fang and the latter one time subordinates of Gen. Pih Shou-cheu, who, it will be recall ed, was in charge of the Shan- tung forces in Shanghai at the time of the Nationalist occupation
and who later was executed in Shantung by Marshal Chang Chưng chang.
The tentative plans, which will re- quiro several years to work out completely, provide for three sea. dromes, or floating islands, between San Francisco and Honolulu and four scadronies between Honolulu and Manila. From Manila. the 'plines to be used in the servico would fly to Hongkong and thence along the China coast northwards to Japan and Manchuris.
The scadromes would provide facilities for mall and passenger express acroplanes.
It is estimated the 'planes would require one day for the trip from San Francisco to Honolulu, two days from Honolulu to Manila, and three days from Manila to Tokyo, via Hongkong and Shanghai.
The floating islands would be equipped with weather forecasting
stations, hotels and fast boats which could be sent to the assistance of disabed aircraft. They would be similar to the scadrome now being constructed for anchorage mid-way between New York and Bermuda.
These men are understood to be well supplied with rifles, machine guna and several cannon, Pan and his men are operating near Tungjukong and San's in Chibtung. They are said to stop at nothing with the result that in recent weeks they have obtain-pleted within five years, according ed money, valuables' and
to the Armstrong company which is Cargo understood to have the support of
Other floating island routes are Atlantic service and will be com- projected for a southerly trans-.
to the value of several million the Dupont interests, General Mo- dollars as well as a large number tors and other big American indus- of captives. Pan's men are re-trial concerns. tung district magistrate. ported to have murdered the Chih-
Upon receipt of the news of the pirates' activities, the chief of the Woosung water police and the Naval headquarters despatch- Are marines. The chief-engineered three gunboats to patrol tha died soon afterwards,
district and, in order to facilitate communications and operatione, the wireless station has been ordered to be prepared to receive and despatch messages sail-hours of the day.
The steamer immediately turn ed round and had gone a little way from the scene, when she was once again bombarded. While she was fighting ing down river, aho met another N.Y.K. str., the Datkichi Maru from which she received
back
and
supply of coal and water. She
of the two victims, Chief-Engineer returned to Hankow, at noon to- day bringing with her the remains
Onoza wa and Warrant-Officer Toyoda,--Taho,
NEW TERRITORIES TRAGEDY.
OLD WOMAN ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED.
nt all
LIU TO ATTACK LUNGKOW.
CONFIDENT OF EARLY SUCCESS.
Tientsin, Apr. 26. Following his recapture of Che. foo, General Liu Chen-nien has an- nounced that he intends to direct his forces in an attack on Lungkow, a seaport of Shantung.
General Llu is confident that time, as at present only 2,000 to on Wednesday when n for- Chinese woman was accidentally 3,000 of Chang Chung-chang's de- shot in the head by the aergeant-feated troops are holding the city. in-charge of Autnu village police..
At a meeting on the afternoon
HIA Worship: You thought of the 24th, of all officers of high A tragedy occurred in Un Longungkow will fall in a few days'
that silence meant consent?
rank, the orders received from village His Worship held that defen-Marshal Chiang were put dant should have enquired into the ward for consideration. matter Turihar, as he has no right to assume what he did.
Defendant said, as regards the other summons, that he had lost his licence, having mislaid somewhere, and consequently did not have it with him when ques tioned by the police officer.
A fine of $4 was imposed on each
summons.
The 1st and 3rd Divisions of the Canton troops approximately 25- 000 strong, have been ordered to the North and Went River districts pending further instructions.
These troops, it is stated, will march on Wuchow when war with Kwangst has been proclaimed.
Admiral Chan Chak will be ap- A Mrs. Chan was summoned for pointed Admiral-in-Chief of the driving without a licence, and Canton Navy and will lead the with her also appeared Mr. R. W. naval squadron along the West Smith, who was summoned for River.
allowing Mra. Chan to drive his car
without a licence,
Both offences were admitted, and
his Worship imposed a fine of $5
on each of the summonsen,
CHIANG LEAVES HANKOW.
FINAL ORDERS TO GENERAL HO CHIEN.
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Kwangsi Movements
Movements
Watched.
Shanghal, Apr. 26.
of troops from Kwangst Province are being very closely followed by the Central Government.
The Intest report reaching. Nan-1 king states that large fonces of Kwangai troopa, under Generals Wong Koo-ise, La Wun-yin and Wang Ying-yu (who recently left Kwangtung) are reported to have Marshal Chiang Kai-shek an-tack on the Nanking forces.
entered Human preparing an at expectedly left. for Changsha' on Wednesday evening. Up to the The van-guards of the Kwangsi inomont of his departure his forces are said to have reached movements were kept absolutely Chuanchow, which situated south
secret.
Hankow, Apr. 26.
of Hangchow in Southern Hunan.
It is understood that he is visit-Nom Chung Po,
ing Changsha to supervise the
assumption of office by General
Ho Chies and to give him final |"DRY" CHRISTENING IN
instructions with regard to clear. Ing out the Iunan and Kwangsi romnants.-Reutor.*
Shanghai, Apr. 25. Marshal. Feng bus wired in Marshal Chiang saying that on account of his indisposition - he will not be able to come to Nan- king at present, but he reiterates hia intention of meeting Chiang at Chengchow.
Shanghai, Apr. 25. A message from Hankow ways Hu Taung-tao and Tao Chun in a circular telegram announce the sur- render of all their forces to Chiung Kalehek-Reuter.
AMERICA.
LAUNCHING OF NEW 10,000 TON CRUISER,
New York, Apr. 25.
A bottle of water was broken on the bows at the christening of the U.S.S. Pensacola, the Intest Ameri- can 10,000-ton cruiser, which was launched at Brooklyn Yard to-day. The vessel in armed with ton
8-inch guns, and is equipped with
a catapult for launching aero-i planos-Reuter,
The old woman, Tsang Sze, was feebly walking along the road when she was struck by a ricochet bullet from the sergeant the sergeant having fired at pariah dog.
She
was taken to Kowloon Hospital, but has sinco died.
A
Chefeo, Apr. 24. After Chung Chung-chang'a de feat at Muping, some of his troops retreated towards Chefon, the ma linn of Lungkow. Others are leav- jority then proceeding in the direc-
Ing by Japanese steamers. Gener- al Liu is now attacking Chang, who is at Fuaban-Noval Wirelces,
"No use, I can't sell. chocolate while that talkie's going.”
Big amphibian acroplanes are al- trans-Atlantic service. ready being designed for the
THE LATE MR. J. J. BOLTON.
BEQUESTS MADE TO SERVANTS.
Bequests to servants are con- Lained in the will of the late Mr. Joseph John Bolton, who died at Claygate Lodge, Claygate, Surrey, England, on November 2, 1928, leaving. Hongkong estate to the value of $29,800, with net peronal- ty elsewhere amounting to £196,- 258.
Re-sealing of probate of the will and a codicil has been granted to Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, of Deacons, who is the attorney of the execu tors and trustees, Meaars, W. A. and D. C. Bolton (sons) and Mr. W. P. Cobbett (nephew). The sum of £500 is bequeathed to each of the executors.
an
The testator directs in his will that a cook, a housemaid and a waitress shall each receive annuity for life of £52, free of duty, provided that they shall have continued in testutor's ser
the sum of £30 free of duty, while vice until his death. A former waitress, now married, receives
another employee is to be given one year's wages free of duty.
The bulk of the estate is divid- ed up among members of the family.
THE ITALIAN, OPERA -
COMPANY.
"RIGOLETTO" AN EXCELLENT | PERFORMANCE.
The Italian Grand Opera Com- pany played before a much biggor house at the Star Theatre last night, when As a second offering they played "Rigoletto"" a "popular piece. The only thing which mar red an otherwise apléndid pre- sentation was the heaviness of the orchestra, which occasionally eame in loudly at unfortunate timca.
This, of course, can easily be remedied. With the artistes it is difficult to find fault. Signor Reall, in the title role, gave a ma gnificent interpretation. He was in excellent voice throughout. sing- Ing his way melodiously through' a difficult part with much sUCCESA, Signorina Erausili (Gilda) con- firmed the good impression given In "Il Trovatore" ber beautiful voice captivating the audience. Signor Mauceri, an Sparafuelle, Sirno:ina Bonedeiti as Magdalena, and Signor Taminello,, as the Count of Mantun, were more than:] adequate.
The chorus work was much ap preciated.
Friedrichshafen, Apr. 25. The Graf Zeppelin landed to- night after a cruise of the Medi- terranean, via Spain and the Can- ary Isles, the flight occupying 57 hours.Reuter.
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