VICIOUS ATTACK ON JAPANESE.
THREE YOUTHS GET HEAVY PENALTY.
MAN UNCONSCIOUS.
Three Chinese youths, charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on a Japanese, Tannwa Sohi,
and with disorderly conduct, were
POLICE PREVENT
TORTURE,
AMAZING SCENE AT STEEL
WORKS..
MONDAY. OCTOBER 12, 1931.
THE
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH,
MANCHURIA PERIL.
BRITAIN'S MONOTON- OUS MEALS.
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security of the 'railway and Japan- ese residents.
Ready To Negotiate.
PERSISTING IN "BAD OLU
The
HABITS."
Dation's persistence in "bau old tundita" 14 regard to The urgent task of the moment cousing 18 sarply criticised by in for both Governments to co-bir ucurge Newinan, tac Chiez operate in calming national feeling siedical Omeer, in รวย in both countries, after which the Japanese troops
could return the Ballway Zone. ready to enter into negatinllons Japan is with China immediately.
to
The Note anys that the object of the operations undertaken along
report.
monotonous and stale, badly cook- "We permalt our meals to become
eu, unappetṁing, untidily served," he states.
again brought before Mr. Fraser at which was found to be closed, the the South Manchurian Railway was their 10od, or wash it down with
ing.
FOUR MEN CHARGED.
Cries of "Save life!" yesterday brought a police picket quickly to a shop in Hennessey Road. Above the doorway was the site Kung Ping Iron and Steel Works, and on bursting open the door the Kowloon Magistracy this morn. police party were confronted by
an amazing scene.
A young Chinese in an erect Inspector Elston, who prosecut-position had his thumbs tied to ed, anid an alarm was sounded at gether behind his back, and his arm were being pulled up na Far the Water Police Station on Sunna they could by two others day, September 27, and a party of pulling on ropes passed over a Dr. Alfred Sze has communicat- beam in the cockloft. Two othered to the Secretary-General of the Pulica officers rushed to
halding bundles in lighter) om. League, a statement from Nanking of joss dated Octuber 9 relating to the Inpanese aerial bombardment of Chinchow
with
"considerable ainage,"
Canton
Houd, where they found Tanawa Sohl lying unconscious un the sticks. ground outside No. 76. A number
The timely arrival of the police of Chinese youths were standing
ent short the operations. All five Home distance off. Chinese detec tiven chaaud this crowit which dis-nien were taken to the Inend Palize
persed immediately, and finally ar rested the defendants. The only evidence against them
was that they were among the crowd which attacked the Japanese, but the de- tectives, whilst chasing the crowd, heard defendants uttering threats.
Station.
The case came before Mr. Scho- field at the Central Magistracy to-day when charge of nanult was brought against the four men concerned.
Detective Sub-Inspector itaze-; akwy
the victim was a Ning Baid man, aa also were the others, em- la Hospital For Fortnight.
ployed at the shop. He wan Tanawa Sobl, said he lived in thought to have stolim $125 from No. 140 Canton Rond. At about, the shop, and the scene witnessed 8.30 am. when he wan in theby the poller party was thought to
been concerned with atrect, he was attacked by a crowd have of Chinese youth.
the who threw attempt to force him to reveal stones at him and struck him. He whereabouts of the missing money.
the lighted Regarding received injuries to his bead and shoaklers, which necessitated sticks the indications were that used merely to give his being sent to hospital He they were had been confined to hospital nince solemnity to an oath required of
the victim. then, and came out yesterday.
ALJI
jus.
All, four defendants, who worn Detective C. 66 who arrested represented by Mr. Hugh Jones, the second defendant. said he
were bound over. One of them denied striking the Japanese bewan further muleted in a fine of fore witness mentioned the as-
$25 und ordered to pay $25 as com- nault.
pensation to the victim
Other Chinese detectiven testi- fled to arresting the
third defendants,
Grat
an
The Magistrate derided there was no syidence against defend
sault. ants on the charge
which would be dismissed. There was, however, still the charge of diorderly conduct, and he would hear what they had to say with regard to this charge.
HUGH GALLACHER
IN A SCENE: NOT TO PLAY.
London, Sept. 12.
Hugh Gallacher, Chelsea's £10, 000 centre-forward, was at West London Police Court yesterday Ined for being drunk and dis- orderly at Walham Green Broau- way, which is near the football ground.
|
to remove, by preventive action, a meince which might arise from the overwhelmingly superior atrength of the Chinese Army.
Chinchow Bombing.
The Chinese Government begs the League of Nations Council to take urgent measures to safeguard pence anil Invites the League to end a Commission of Enquiry to Chinehow for report. -Renter,
London, Oct. 11. Lord Reading, accompanied by Lord Cecil, left London for Geneva at two n'eck this afternoon. They arrived in Paris at 8.55 p.m. and took train for Geneva an hour later. Reuter.
Young Marshal's Appeal.
Peking. Oct. 12. Marshal Chang Isuch-liang was greatly moved when he ad dressed a huge musa meeting on Saturday and referred to the man- macres of Chinese In Koren and Manchurin..
He pledged unfalling support to the Nanking Government and said he had full confidence in the Foreign Ministry at Nanking in connexion with the affair.
"Many hungry consumers boit tea or beer, forgetting that such Cusion is unfair to tag food, the tea, the beer and the body."
Proper nutrition, he states, in a vítai part of the sound physiolo- gidal being.
Newspapers Help.
much
There is still, he says, pay and ignorance in the choice of foods and a deplorable inapti- tude in cookery, yet our extraord- inary range of food markets had mage possible an attractive and dietary beyond the nutritious
dreams of our torefathers,
The population received day by day, through the newspaper Press and otherwise, an immense amount of information and advice as to Its dies and means of nutrition.
The malnutrition of the 'schoot child in Britnin hast declined in a single generation from about 10 per cent, to nearly per cent.. owing to medical care of the child, supplementary feeding at school," and higher social improvement wages in the home.
The Healthirst Year.
The year 1930 was the year of the lowest total death rate and the lowest Infant mortality rate ever recorded.
The number of deaths recorded as due to cancer during the year He urged his hearers 10 con-again showed an increase (57,882
And tinue a non-resistance policy and as against 56,826),
WOA
to refrain from any form of riot-equivalent to a death rate of 1,454 ing. The slightest retaliation by per million. the Chinese would afford the
Japanese a substantial excase for unduly pessimistic to regard
Sir George says that it Woa further aggression," declares the annual increase of mortality
the
18 young Marshal, who asked the meeting to await the decision of evidence of a growing inability to the League of Nations.
Feng's Offer.
control the disease,
Discussing the problem of maternal mortality, which results Defendant's Stories
Marshal Feng Yu-hslang and annually in the death of 3,000 Firat defendant anid be was
injured General Shih Yu-shun have tele- women, while 50.00 are graphed to the Nanking and Pek-or disabled, Sir George states that uply showing his cousin around when he was arrested. He denied Last night the Chelsea Footballing administrations, offering their the death rate could be reduced he was anywhere in the crowd, An Club isslied a list of players who full military support for the de-by careful medical practice, proper Dutch at feace of China. Marshal Feng regard for hygiene, and systeman- a matter of fact, he did not know will take part in the of any erowd at alt. Second de-me is omitted and Mills takes
Newcastle to-day. Gallacheca Fa-hsiang says that he is willingtien medical supervision.
to die to save China from foreign nume 19 fendant, alleged to be the ring-
merapuation. leader of the crowd, maid he did his place.
It was from Newcastle that not know anything about a dapan."
Chelsea obtained' Gallacher? two ese having been assaulted.
will not play to-day has caused years ago, and the news that he great disappointment on Tyneside. A record rate was anticipated in view of with
erowd,
and a friend were walking along Canton Road and had intended to go to a cinema. His friend was
in Court and
hia statement.
would substantiate
Is Worship warned the friend
that he was not bound to say any thing that might incriminate
himself.
with the
The Aularity !
To strengthen the defenren of the frontier, the authorities are enlisting new troups.--Itensha.
British Investigation.
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BRITAIN AND THE CROSSROADS.
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Peking, Oct. 12. The members of the Brish levation who have been sent to more prepared to respond to a lead In the police.curt case a cons table said that just before mid- make an unofficial investigation, on these questions that at any time night he saw Gallacher surround-representing Sir Miles Lampson, since the war.
passed through Chinchow
on There is to-day a state of grave
It cannot
be dealt
lines the
ed by a large hostile crowd. He Saturday evening and examined emergency. If I find that you were amongst was using bad languages-and star the damage caused by the Japan with any longer on parly the crowd, you may be charged ted to fight with another man. The
They
and, unless I am mistaken, offence officer took him inta custody for ese aerial bombardment. same
will visit Mukden and Changchun country is impatient of those who. Under these circumstances, his own safety.
and expect to return to Peking would use the situation to further on Wednesday with their reports party ends. which will be sent to the British representatives at Geneva. Ronsha
do you still wish to give evidence? -Уся.
crowd had a
Gallacher: I intended to get on a bus, but nome of the His Worship. You are a bravetarted jeering at me.. I
few drinks.
man. I am not trying to dissunde you, but I want you to realise your position.
The friend said he went out for a walk with second defendant, but they were not together when the latter was arrested.
The third defendant said that when he was arrested, he did not know what it was for..
All three defendants were con victed on the charge of disorderly conduct and fined $250 or three months' hard labour, the sentences to commerce na from
October 1.
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY BY STOCK EXCHANGE.
The market opened quietly steady this morning with very little business passing.
Unions were reported sales at $440.
Itubs were in demand at 8th. Wharves were wanted at $150.
Providents (old) after being done at 35: closed-in-damand-at-65.8
The Magistrate: Pay 108.
DEAD ON EVE OF CLAIMING ESTATE,
CRIME IN A LONELY COTTAGE.
Norwalk (Conn.), Sept. 11. A man of 23, described as a de- corator and chorus singer, who
British Version of Chinchow.
Geneva, Oct. 11. A telegram received from the British Government dated Peking. October 9, states: The British Consul-General at Tientsin hua
This is not the moment to propose far-reaching changes in our econo mic structure-in our fiscal system or even for disturbing the great collective agreements Dr which wages are based in many great in- dustries.
E RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF FECORDED MUSIC.
The radio programme to be broad- cant by 2. D. W. on a wavelength of 856 metres to-day is:
6.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese progTAMME, 7.00-10.30 p.ri. European pro- gramme of Victor and I. M. V. Re- cerda kindly supplied by Mesara 8. Moutrle and Co.
mall
7.00 p.m. Stock quotatlona, notice, etc.
7.05-7.25 p.m. Operatic. Mefistofele Prologue (Boibo arr
Crestores.
Selections from Mefistofele
(Bolto arr. Creatore).
Creatore's Band. 85971, Tristan und Inalete-Isoldo's Lova.
Death (Wagner).
Maria Jeritza (Soprano), 1363. Carmen-Torrador Song (Bizct).
Lawrence Tibbett (Baritone). 8124.
7.25-8.00 Variety.
Bumorous Song-You're Driving
Be Crazy.
Song-The Kiks Waltz.
Gracie Fields (Comedienne). 83780. Rand-Patrol Comique. Bland-A Hunting Scone,
Victor Concert Band. 22044. Song-Tip-toe Thru' the Tulips
With Me.
Song-I'm Painting the Clouds with
Sunshine.
Johnny Marvin. 22113. Plano Sole-Moonbeam Dance, Piano Solo-Body and Saul.
Carroll Gibbons. B3347. Humorous Sang-Down in de Cane-
Brake. Bumorous Song-The Song of the,
Prune.
8.00 p.m. report),
Frank Cromit. 21430. (Local time and weather
B.03.8.50 p.m.
Symphony No. 7. în A Major (Beethoven Op. 82). Philadelphin Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leonold Stokowaki. M-17.
Vivace,
1st Movement-Poco mostanuto:
2nd Movement-Allegretto. Brd Movement-Presto: Presto mena Masal; Presto, 4th Movement-Allegro con brio. 8.50-9.11 p.m. Organ Solos What is This Thing Called Love? Cryin' For the Carolines.
Jenco Crawford, 22320. Song of the Wanderer. What Does it Matter?
Jesse Crawford. 20560. Sonny Boy. I Loved You Then as I Love
You Now.
Jesse Crawford. 21728.
9.11-9.30 p.m. A Concert. Guitar Solo-Courante (Bach). Guitar Solo-Sonatina in A Major
(Torroba).
Andres Segovia. 1298. Song-When I was Seventeen
jehjorn).
Song-The Wren (Rosler-Denedict).
Marion Talley (Soprano). 1156; Violin Solo-Chanson Lou's XIII et
Pavanne (Couperin-Kreisler). Violin Solo-La Preciouse
(Couperin-Kreislor).
1503.
Fritz Kreisler. Negro Choir-(a) Good News (b) Standin' in de Need of Prayer (c) Religion is a Fortune (d) Ezekiel Saw do wheel (e) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (1) Keep Yo'. Hand on the Plow, Hold On.
Hall Johnson Negro Choir. 38020. Violoncello Solo-Fond Recollections
(Popper).
Violoncello Solo-Impromptu (Popper). Phyllia Kraeuter. 4185. Song-Danny Deover (Kipling-
Damrosch).
Bong-On the Road to Mandalay (Kipling-Oly Speaks). Beinald Werrenrath (Baritone), 0838, 9.58-10.23 p.m. Pianoforte Plocen. Impromptu-Rococo (Schutt). Valse (Arenaky).
Harold Bauer and Ossip Gabri. lowitsch, 8162. Etude in D Flat (Liszt).
6828.
Harold BauST, Novelette in D (Schumann), Clair de Lune (Moonlight) (Debussy). Harold Bauer, 7122. 10.23 p.m. London Lettera and Rugby mid-day pross news. 10.80 p.m. Close down.
In the Night (Schumann), If wage reductions have to be made as the wage-earner's contri been informed that the University bution to an all-round ancrifice. It buildings at Chinchow, which is should only be by means of emer- at present the seat of the Provin-gency rebates from standard rates ciul Government, were bombed by made in consultation
with the twelve Japanese acroplanes at
organisations concerned. They 1.30 p.m. yesterday.
'should also be subject to assurances The message adds: Between that they Bra accompanied by le France to-day to claim a 19-thirty and forty bombs are report equivalant reductions in selling RAVAGES OF RED DEER 000 estate in England, as becued to have been dropped, A found dead here with severe foreign engineer of the Peking wounds on his body,
Mukden Raliway states that the He was Theodore llumbert, and locomotive shed at Chinchow was was reported that the estate had struck and re men were killed made over to him by a Mr. and fifteen wounded.-Reuter. Charles Chapman.
was to have sailed in the liner fle
The body was found in a lonely collage in Lovers-lane, clad only in pyjama. It is believed that the crime was committed severni. days while Humbert wa
0x0. naleep in the cottage, which he had rented for the summer.
The police report_that_the_es- tate was made over to Ilumbert several months nge, when Mr Chapman was suffering from Hotels (nd) were reported to have heart attack and was expected to been put through at '$14%.
Innhreya (old) were in demand b
with antlers asking $1,46,
die
recovered,
Chapman, however,
POLICE RESERVE.
ORDERS FOR THE COMING WEEK.
Han. Mr. F. DC Welle CMC
Police Reserve orders issued by the Inspector General of Police, mate:--
General, Proclamation No. 4 by II. E, The
at $18%, as were also the new shares and it is not known where he Governor remains in force.
at $18.
13.
Ewas vere offering at Tls. 161, Zoong Sings were in request nt Tls.
Trams could have been obtained at: 121.
Star Ferrice were in demand at $42, H.K. Electrics were wanted at 237, bat mollirà required $78.
H.K. Ropes were in demand at $17. Watsons were wanted at $15.
Lane, Crawfords demand at RA 40.
(old) were in
Constructions. (now) were in re
quest at $1.10,
now living.
1 It is understood that both wern to have salled in the Ile de France to-day.
There will be no actual duties for the Hong Kong Police Reserve until further orders are issued by the Ocers Commanding Units.
Chinese Company. All members will carry out the to cross Nathan 'orders issurd to them on Sunday, Rond in front' of 'n motor eyela, a October 11th, 1931, cemile residing in a matshed in Prince
In an attempt
Prices in this country, and are not merely added to profits.
The Most Careful Consideration.
If it showed be agreed after caTO- ful inquiry that steps must be taken for dealing with our trade balance it should be by emergency measures of a provisional character and with due regard to the harm that we may Inflict on the buying power of our customers.
For it must not be forgotten that sudden change in our tarit polley worse confounded by shutting off would unquestionably make chaos
the most important market of the world from--producing countries Which are already in a grave econo- mic plight..
The economic position is critical and demands that we should face the situation with a readingse to subordinate all other considera- tions to the task of averting period of chaos.
A
There has been no time in recent history when it was more difficult to Raerulta All recruits will report foresee the future; but if there is Edward Rond, was knocked down and 'al the Chinese Company's Head, one thing that can be said at this lightly Insured yesterday afternoon. 'quarters, 17, Queen's Road Central moment with conviction, it is that The rider. Worder F. §. Franks, was on Tuesday, October 13th at.6.30 p.m. the solution must come from the nino alightly injured and together with, for instruction,
Council Chamber and not from the the colle, was taken to the Kowloon.
Bød: D, L. KING,
hustings. Hospital for treatment.
t
D.S.P. (R).
FARMERS ASK FOR A DIG ROUND-UP.
Scottish farmers have asked the Government to take action to pre- vent the damage done by hords of red deer.
The animals, it'in
stated, Invade turnip flelds and sheep lande and play havoc with produce and stock.
The Highlands are overrun with -deer-and-it; is suggested that es- tate proprietors should take im- "mediate steps to deal with the surplus herds, which every your are increasing In number.
Last season a few of the larger entatos organised big deer drives, and thousands of animals accounted for.
wern
It is falt, however, that an or ganised drive embracing the whole of the Scottish Highlands should be undertaken.
Last year the King gave a tend
In the campaign to reduce redund- ant door, and fully 300 head were accounted for in the various Royal forestu on Deeside.
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