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NO
PLAYING FIELDS" JEWELLERY
PROPOSED.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
MILLION DOLLAR SCHEME FOR ABERDEEN VALLEY.
AMEEF WEDNESDAY,
APRIL
2, 1930. 日四初三
13 FER ANNUM BIROLE OOPY 19. CHET:
THEFT CANTON CONSUL'S WELCOME TO NEW
MYSTERY.
A WEALTHY WIDOW SUFFERS HEAVY LOSS.
WORTH OVER $11,000.
JURISDICTION,
IMPORTANT CASE ON IMMIGRATION.
Mystery surrounds an extremely CHINESE REFUSED VISAS FOR
large theft which was committed in the Yaumati district during the early hours of this morning, when a wealthy Chinese widow lost PLANS FOR KOWLOON, money and jewellery to the total
value of over $11,000.
ful in business. On the death of
The victim of the larceny was Important recommendations are contained in the Report of Mrs. Lam Tat-chiu, who is the wife the Playing Fields Committee of a former merchant of Siam which was appointed in May of where the couple had been succor last year to review the provision the husband, the wife had return- at present existing for playing ed to Hongkong and was residing fields in Hongkong and the main at 92, Parkes Street, first floor, land, to consider what provision In keeping with her wealthy posi- is required for the future and to tion, she possessed a quantity of make recommendations to the jewellery of considerable value al- Government in the matter. The though she occupied a floor to report, which is an extremely gether with three other families. lengthy document, reaches us
On arising at about 6.30 this just before going to press, and morning she found to her great it is impossible to give more surprise that her jewel case was than a brief summary of the missing, and, on investigation, it more outstanding proposals. was found prised open and left in
The Committee states that it is the street, the contents now too late to remedy the mis-been extracted.
When she made the discovery, takes of the past in Victoria and in some parts of Kowloon except the woman was prostrated with at prohibitive cost but it is for grief and was still lamenting the tunately just in time to prevent loss when she was being interTo- similar mistakes in the undevelop-gated by the police later in the ed areas of Kowloon.
morning.
having
The police have not yet been able to discover exactly how the theft was committed. The fact that nothing else in the house was touched adds mystery to the theft.
UNITED STATES.
REVERSAL SOUGHT.
Canton, Apr. 1.
His Honour Judge Milton D. Purdy, of the United States Court for China, yesterday had Court here, two cases arising out of the refusal by Mr. Douglas Jenkins, in his official capacity as Consul General for the United States of America in Canton, to grant visas enabling the two Chinese to proceed to the United States as merchants.
before him, in the Consular
The cases were brought against the Consul General in his official capacity by Leung Siu-hai and Liew Check. The plaintiffs were represented by Mr. Edward G. Lyon, whilst Dr. Sellett, United States District China, defended,
Attorney
Jurisdiction Isave,
for
The plaintiffs asked for a Writ of Mandamus, whilst the defendant maintained that the Court had no judisdiction to issue such a writ against him in his official capacity.
In yesterday's proceedings var- ious witnesses were called and evi-
Aberdeen Valley Project. Dealing with Caroline Hill, the Committee points out that to make suitable for recreation the area purposes and meeting other inci-It can only be presumed that some-dence for the plaintiffs and for the dental expenses the total cost of one gained admittance to the pre- defendant was put before the the site would be $260,000. On misca either through a door which | Judge. the other hand, attention is called was closed but not locked or Finally judgment was reserved to large tract of Crown land in through a window which was left pending the filling of briefs by the Aberdeen Valley, the cost of which unbolted.
prosecuting and defending counsels, If laid out as playing fields would
which are to be filed with Judge make a total of over $1,000.000. The work would take from three to
Purdy in the United States Court in Shanghai, after which judgment five years to complete.
will be given.
There is little doubt in the mind of the police that the person or persons responsible for the theft had a good knowlege of the pre- mises.
The articles of jewellery which were contained in the box were mostly rings set with diamonds.
Up to the time of going to press velop the Aberdeen area. If the no arrests had been made in con- Government is unwilling to pro-nexion with the loss.
The Committee proposes that the Government should dispose of Caroline Hill opportunity offers for building purposes and that the proceeds be used to de-
as
vide the funds by this means it should, as funds permit, undertake the forming and laying out for playing fields of the Aberdeen Valley area.
The Polo Ground,
SPEEDY ACTION IN REICHSTAG.
NEW CHANCELLOR ADOPTS FORMER POLICY,
Berlin, Apr. 1.
This is the first case of its kind to have been brought before the United States Court for China in Canton, and is regarded as a test case involving important issues.
Reason for Visit.
In his petition, Leung Siu-hai stated that he was the owner of Kwock two shares in the Marn Dispensary, of 27. Tai Plug Maloo, Canton, of which he is the Mana- ger. On April 30th, 1929. he made application to the American Con- sulate for an immigration visa en- abling him to enter the United
GOVERNOR.
PUBLIC RECEPTION AT THE CLUB DE RECREIO.
KOWLOON FUNCTION.
CHIANG RUSHES
·TO CAPITAL.·'
INVADING FORCES
ADVANCE.
HSUCHOWFU IN DANGER' OF FALLING.
the new THREAT ON TSINAN
St.
DUNLOP
British and Best
BRITISH TERRITORY NAVAL HOPES ON
INCREASED.
| MAWSON HOISTS THE FLAG AT ENDERBYLAND.
EXPEDITION RESULT.
Adelaide, Apr. 1.
added to British possessions.— Reuter.
The second meeting of repre- sentatives from Kowloon clubs and
Sir Douglas Mawson, speaking at a dinner of the Antarctic Com- institutions In connexion with a
mittee, said one of the objects of suggested public reception and ad-
the expedition just completed was dress of welcome to
that the British flag should be raised on the coast of Enderby- Governor from the people of Kow-
land, near Mount Codrington, loon, for which official sanction has
Nanking, Apr. 1. Documents had been left showing The Government is most ap-that this had been done. in been obtained, was held
prehensive on receipt of informa- Sir Douglas said the area was Andrew's Church Hall on Monday tion to the effect that severe bat-part length of about five hundred last, when the provisional arrange-tles between the Nationalist miles of constline which had been ments made at the meeting on forces under General Chan Tiao-charted by the expedition and March 2 were confirmed and ar Executive Committee appointed.
Those present included the Rev. J. H. Johnston (Union Church), Rev. Father G. M Spada. (Rosary Church), the Rev. W. W. Rogers (St. Andrew's Church), Mesara, E. Cock, M.B.E. (U.S.R.C.), B. Wylie (K.B.G.C.), H. Un (Kowloon Tong Subscriber's Assn), F. C. Mow Fung (K.R.A.), J. H. Hunt, O.B.E. (European Y.M.CIA. & K. Golf Club), Feroz All Indian Tennis
AIRSHIP TO FLY TO CANADA.
R100 Now Being Prepared at Cardingtori
yuan and the Shansi-Kuomin- chun allied forces have broken. out along the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, indicative of a bold at- tempt by the invaders to assail Hsuchowfu, which is not far from the Nationalist capital.
Generals Ho-Ying-ching and Chu Pei-teh, with several Divisional Commanders, held an important military conclave this morning and decided to dispatch a cable to Hangchow urging Marshal Chiang Kai-shek immediately to retam and assume the task of directing the war: He is now on his way back.
Chiang's Return.
Splendid Work Done.
Adelaide, Apr. 1. Sir Douglas Mawson's expedition Scarred by Antarctic Blizzarda,
ship "Discovery" berthed at Port Adelaide, and was greeted by a vast cheering crowd.
Sir Douglas Mawson, who was
officially welcomed, said that much remains to be done, though, con- sidering the weather, they had of
done A
tremendous amount work, and added several hundred miles of coastline.
They had achieved notable re- multa through scientific investiga tions of the whaling areas; and found their aeroplanes most use Marshal Chiang Kai-shek withful in their work-Reuter." his wife and Mr. T. V. Soong. Finance Minister, and Dr. C. T. Wang, Minister of Foreign Affairs, left at 8.30 p.m. on a special even- ing express for Shanghai this evening.
[Shanghai telegrams state that Marshal Chiang and his suite ar TO VISIT MON LEALIVE at 12.20 this morning," (Wed.
London, Apr. 1.
The Airship R100 will be brought from her hangar at Cardington, near. Bedford, in a few weeks to undergo trials preparatory to flight to Canada. The overhaul work which is now being carried out will occupy a few weeks.
A
The Air Ministry expects the flight to Canada will start in May. The airship will fly to Montreal, where a tall moor- ing mast has been erected, and after refilling her gas baga will return to England. Bri- ish Wireless,
GONGSDIENSZERENCSE
nesday) and intend to stay on the train for the night, pr cecding to Nanking at six o'clock this morn- ing.]
GERMAN BUSINESS COMMISSION.
DELEGATES ON VISIT,
CANTONE
The fact that the Nationalist President is travelling at full speed back to the capital gives further evidence of the tense sitnation along the Tientsin-Pukow Railway. Government.
Canton, Apr. 1.
THE RISE.
BRITAIN AND FRANCE FIND FORMULA.
CONFERENCE TAKES A TURN FOR THE BETTER.
FULL PACT LIKELY,
London, Apr, 1. The Prime Minister, replying to Parliamentary questions to- day, made it clear that the Bri- tish Government had no inten- tion of entering into any com-
mitments which went beyond the obligations resulting from the Covenant of the League of Nations and the Treaty of Lo-
perhaps take this opportunity of carno. He added that he might
saying that the French Govern- ment did not ask, and have never asked, that His Majesty's Gov- ernment should add to the bur- den which already devolves on them as a result of these in- struments.
This statement was of peculiar Interest in view of the conversa- tions which have been proceeding during the week-end between the Foreign Secretary Mr. Henderson," and M. Briand and in which efforts have been made, with the colla- boration of British and French diplomatic and legal experts, to devise a formula which, while not extending British commitments, would at the same time heighten, Francés sense of security, in such ha way, as to enable her to tale
down her, naval armament re ments."
A Draft Formula,
The German Industrial "delexa-
A further meeting of the two tion which is on a visit to the Far East arrived in Canton yesterday Foreign Secretaries took place to and is staying at the New Asin day and they will meet again to- Hotel, where they are the guests morrow. It is understood that a of the Kwanglung Provincial draft of at least one formula has been transmitted to Parin for the Last night they were the guests opinion of M. Tardieu and his col- of His Excellency General Chan leagues and that fair hopes are The Nanking Generals are un- Ming-shu, Civil Governor of entertained of agreement upon the derstood to have been completely Kwangtung, at dinner at the Pro-text. misled by the movements of the vincial Government Building, a
Nanking Misled.
Meanwhile, it is anticipated that Kuominchun and Shansi allled large number of Chinese officials the Japanese Government's reply forces.
and leaders of the German com- Throughout last week, Nanking munity being present. military intelligence officers report
NEW STAMPS FOR CHINA.
to the proposals which were for-
able character,
Revival of Hope.
To-day the delegation plans to warded to them as a result of nego- The Committee does not imply
ed that the Kuominchun troops un-visit the places of interest in the tlations between the American, that the development of the
der Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang were city and to inspect various native Japanese and British delegations Aberdeen Valley scheme should be
assing in thousands on the Honan industries. They will probably de- will be handed to the British and entirely dependent on money being
Hupeh borders, with the result that part to-morrow for Shanghai, Nan-American delegations to-morrow made available from the sale of Caroline Hill but rather that the
States as a merchant, and to to Club), Ng (Chinese Y.M.C.A.), E. Marshal, Chiang Kai-shek, fully king and North China. Our Own and that it is broadly of a favour- sale of this Hill offers a means of
on Hankow and Wachang, decided In the Reichstag, the Chancellor, gage therein as such. He made it Abraham (K.C.C.), R. Wong (St. anticipating a Kuominchun attack Correspondent.
Andrew's Club). D'Almada to devote his attention to the Hupeh financing the more expeditious Herr Bruening, in a statement of plain to the Consul General that
(Club de Recreio), Ho U Ming situation. completion of the scheme,
policy declared that his predeces- the application was being made at (Kwong Wah Hospital) and Dr. It is now revealed that the con- sor's foreign policy would be con- the instance of the Board of Dire Ip Kam Wah (Chin Wu Athletic verging of a strong invading force tinued and international agree tors of the firm, since they de-
on the Honan-Hupeh frontiers is but ments would be respected.
sired to send him to the United States for the purpose,
The Rev. J. H. Johnston having part of the Shans scheme, whilst other things, of buying second-been voted into the chair, an Execu-it is definitely known that the best hand dental and surgical instru- following gentlemen was appoint- of the Shansi and Kueminchua ments to be sold by the Dispen-tive Comittee composed of the troops are marching rapidly to-
ed:.....
wards the Lung-Hai Railway, with Chairman, the Rev. J. H. Johns- Shantung Province as their first ton; Vice Chairman, Mr. H. F. Un; objective. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. C. E. Terry; Committee, Messrs. L. D'Almada, E. Cock, J. H. Hunt and Ho U Ming.
It further recommends that when a space is made available in Aber- deen valley the Polo Club should be re-alloted ground there, meanwhile continuing in use of its present ground at Causeway Bay.
He made it clear that he was au- thorised by President Hinderburg to dissolve the
Reichstag if the Government's programme was not approved, as speedy action in vital sary in Canton. matters was essential.
The Communists have tabled a The Committee would deprecate motion of non-confidence, the vote the fencing in of the present polon which will be taken on Friday ground by any new allottees in Reuter.
such
its
a way as to prevent present use as a playground by
children of the neighbourhood unless an alternative public play ATTEMPT ON RECORD ground is
provided. Dealing
POSTPONED.
18 KAYE DON STILL TROUBLED
BY BUMPY BEACH.
among
The firm did not desire him to 8 as a traveller, as a mercant's visa was the only one that would suffice to enable him to carry out the object of his visit.
Consul's Refusal.
Assn).
club.
Marshall Feng will personally lead the 20,000 Kuominchun troops now concentrating at Chengchow, in Honan in attacks оп the Nationalist forces in Shantung-
the sea.
ад
RECORD ORDER PLACED IN LONDON,
London, Apr. 1. The Chinese Government has
placed an order for the printing 2,500,000,000 stamps with Messrs. De La Rue, of London.
of
Mr. Henderson to-day had an- hour's conversation with Signor Grandi in addition to his meeting with M. Briand and experts, the purpose being to keep the Italian. Government au courant with the Anglo-Frenca discussions on the political side of the conference.
Senator Reid, of the American First Lord of the Admiralty, also delegation, and Mr. Alexander,
had a meeting this evening with
it is
clear that
It is understood that this is reference, it is assumed, to the Japanese Government's reply, the largest individual order re-
Although ceived in this country for the print- ing of stamps for a foreign Gov- much depends upon the successful issue of the Anglo-French agree- ernment. British Wireless.
ment on the formula, there was a distinct revival of hope today that the conference, which apparently
AIRMEN RESCUED IN AUSTRALIA.
thas a. Three-Power "agreement within its grasp, will yet succeed in achieving its original aim of producing one acceptable to all five Powers-British Wireless,
New Formula Devised.
London, Apr. 2.
It is understood that as a result.
Australia soon after Henderson and M. Brland,
a
At Club de Recreio.
Aiming at Tsingtao. Plaintiff further stated that on
The Hon. Secretary read a reply
The Shansi allied forces intend July 6th, 1929, the Consul General from the Club de Recreio intimat with the congested state of the north end of Happy Valley the
notified him that his applicationing their willingness to place the to attempt the capture of Tsingtao, had been refused, and that after club at the disposal of the Committee which would give them an outlet to Committee recommends that
consulting with attorneys in the for the function, and to co-operate large an area as possible at the
The Shansi and Kuominchun United States specialising in im- In every possible way to ensure ita base of Morrison Hill at the
are contemplating: forces migration matters, through his success. It was then unanimously early attack on Hauchowfu hoping junction of Morrison Hill Road
Daytona, Apr. 1.
own attorney, plaintiff took up agreed that the function take place to capture Nanking, the Nationalist and Gap Road should be reserved
SMITH AND SHIERS IN A Mr. Kaye Don again took out the matter of reopening the case on the grounds of this
capital. as an open space to provide for
Consul
WEAK CONDITION. the "Silver Bullet" to-day and and requested that the
Other provisional arrangements While thousands of Shansi troops extensions of the area now
approved by the meeting were are pursuing the retreating occupied by the Civil Service, covered a mile at a speed of 175 General examine plaintiff's atore
Sydney, Apr. 1. in Canton in order that all the that the event should take place at Nationalist forces near Taluanfu, the miles an hour. Police, Craigengower and
Smith and Shiers, the airmen When he returned to the garage facts pertinent to the application 5.30 p.m. on May 9, tea being pro- severe encounters between the Hongkong Football Club.
The Committee further recom- he said that if he had gone any might be in possession of the Convided and a military band arranged. Government and Kuominchun allied who were forced down at Wyndham of the conversations between Mr.
in North The Committee further as faster he would have been hurled sul General, and that a statement Guards of honour will be furnished troops are expected to break out their start on a fight to England, formula, which is founded on An- materialised for the further exten- from the cockpit because the of facts might be submitted to the by the Kowloon Girl Guides and some time this week-end between have been brought from Wyndhani nexe F of the Locarno Treaty, de-
Consular Court in Canton to de- Boy Scouts, and a suitable ill-Teinanfu and Hsuchowfu. sion of playing fields at Aberdeen beach was so, bumpy.
He has not postponed further termine the legal question as to uminated address presented. Op The Shantung Garrison troops by a search party, which rescued fining the responsibilities of Valley, the possibility of locating the Navy recreation Club on a per- attempts on Sir Henry Segrave's whether the plaintiff was entitled portunity will be found for re- under General Chan Tiao-yuan are mament ground of its own on some record "Indefinitely."Reuters to a merchant's visa.
presentatives of the various In-weak and unless Nanking is able It was further stated that the stitutions and their ladies to meet immediately to order a quick with Consul General Intimated that His Excellency, and arrangements drawal of its tanks, aeroplanea and he was unwilling to examine will be made för a dance after the troops from the Honan-Hupeh the plaintiff's store
to official ceremony.^
frontiers, Hauchowfu will be en- the reopen
case, but that, It was agreed that the expenses dangered.. plaintiff was carefully examined by should be met by the fasue of
Appeals For Help. the Consul General regarding his tickets at $1.00 each, obtainable
The Royal Observatory reports application, and that the Consul from the various bodies or at the The victorious Shansi troops, that the anticyclone is central over Committee suggests that the grow- ing needs of the Shamshulpo, and W. J. LOCKE UNDERGOES AN General thoroughly examined the door. The institutions represented after capturing Tehchow in Shan Hokkaido and extends south-west-
books of plaintiff's firm.
agreed to hear any deficit which tung, are assailing the Government ward to the Lower Yangtaze. A After the meeting between Mr. might result:*
forces at Pingyuan near. Tainanfu. depression is situated to the north- The drafting and preparation of The Shantung Governor has sent west of the Boning. Fresh to Henderson, M. Briand and the ex- It was plaintife understanding the address was left in the hands many telegrams to Nanking saking moderate monsoon will prevail perts today, an official British that the application for a visa was of the Executive Committee, who for assistance, stating that the along the south-east coast of China spokesman said that the political denied him solely because he hard will meet again on Thursday April capital, Tsinanfu, is in a most and over the North China Sea. The conversations were proceeding not shown to the satisfaction of the 340 put the necessary arrangements critical condition.
local forcast is east winds, satisfactorily and that during the (Continued on Page 12.)
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fresh to moderate, cloudy generally
of the grounds rendered vacant or American Service. available on the Victoria side · of]
the Island should be given every consideration.
Municipal - Golf.
WRITER IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
Coming to the mainland, the
Mongkok districts be served by the reservation as recreation grounds
of certain specified areas and that
OPERATION.
Paris, Apr. 1. ·
the possibility of utilising a less The well-known novelist, W. J. developed area as a municipal golf Locke, bas undergone a serious course be explored. The Committee abdominal operation in hospital considered a proposal for the foxma here and is now in a critical con
(Continued on Page 5.) ditionReuter.
Reason for Refusal,
or
them yesterday.
The airmen are in rather a weak condition but will be fit in a few days.Reuter,
CLOUDY.
members of the League of Nations in the event of war, was sent to tion of the French Government. Paris last night for the considera
The Daily Herald states that Italy. is now prepared to abandon her claim to "parity" and the pro spects of a Five-Power Pact have improved considerably-Router.
Some Americans Return.
London, Apr. 1