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OVERNIGHT NEWS ON THE SHANGHAI CRISIS.
JAPANESE RESENT SETTLEMENT DEFENCE PROPOSAL.
Tokyo, Feb. 1. While the suggestion for the establishment of a neutral zone nt Shanghal meets with Japanese ap- proval, the proposal that the Japan ene blucjackets should withdraw Into the International Settlement the other leaving the troops of Pavers to take over the defence of the serier allotted to the Japan eno in considered Impossible owing to the reaction of national, senti-
ment hore.
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
BRICKLAYERS AS ROBBERS.
CONTRACTORS' OFFICE RAIDED.
Five mon were concerned in an armed robbery at 357, Laichikok Rond, the offices of the Hop Yick firm of contractors, last night.
BRITISH PRIVATES SENTENCED:
SERIOUS VIEW OF PEAK
THEFT CASE.,
1932.
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TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF
RECORDED MUSIC.
The recent larceny at No. 168, The Peak, the residence of Mr. H. L Dennya, the local solicitor, bad a further sequel before Mr. Wynne-
By Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 355 Jones at the Central Police Court
[***] motren. covered the building, but the
Shortly before closing time, rushed a
5.00-8.00p.m. European Pro- Settlement authorities
man made his way up to the cook-yesterday afternoon when the evid- thirty of the
where Wong Yuen, detachment of
ence was heard against William loft
"Franime." the mana Howells, one
of the two privates of
5.000.00 p.m. (approx:), Relay of Russian section of the Volunteering partner, was working at a
the South Wales Borderers, arreat-programme on the
occasion of the with the accountant Carps into the building.
the affair. Opening of the West Wing of the and other fokls. He was writing ed in connexion with
The firat, defendant, Thomas Europoan Y.M.C.A., Kowloon by His out a cheque when interrupted, Following closely on the heels of flughes pleaded guilty at a pro-Excellency, the Governor, Sir William the first man wera four
other vious hearing to a charge of stent- Poel, H.B.E, C.M.G., by courtesy of
the Committee, ing from a dwelling. robbers.
As these operations were being carried out a single shot rang out tell the post office and buried itself in a telegraph post, narrowly missing a British policeman, An the
crowds rushed to cover,
several more shola 'rang out.
conition
The Russians are now occupying Resenting the Impliention that the post office, and the ring has the Japanese are aggravating the ceased, but the streets thereabouts situation by their actions. official
are deserted. Such Ineldents are that the beerming here contend circicn
everywhere, Japanese are doing no more than
for Marning Post Special. playing their allotted part in the casing much nervousness.-Hen- general defence scheme.
Stock Market Reaction. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, Japan welcomes the res and American
London, Feb. 1. port that British
When the stock markets opened have been dea- reinforcements
in London to-day, Japanese and patched to Shanghal, asserts
showed further Foreign Office spokesman-Renter. Chinese loans
weakness, and were mostly quoted Japanese Blame "Roughs."
Tokyo, Feb. 1. at one lo three pointa down.-
that there British Wirelees. Frankly admitting have been some instances of ex- by Japanese committed
Shanghal, official decture that the
CCASCI
"roughs" at
circles here
British Profest.
London, Feb. 1. Reuter learns that Sir Francis
A packet of pepper was thrown into the frees of the nasembled fokis, while the managing partner and the accountant were forced to hand over their personal effects. The latter had over $170 which was surrendered to the robbers.
On leaving the places, the rob. bors parted company, but three of them were observed escaping up be- Lalchikek Road. They nee Heved to be bricklayers engaged in "ruising the wind" in anticipation the of heavy expenditure over China New Year festival.
STAR FERRY CO. BOATS EARN NEARLY
Mr. T. Murphy (Assistant Director of Criminal Investiga- on) withdrew the charge of larceny against Howells and re- marked that he would rely entirely on the charge of receiving stolen Property in respect of certain articlen which had been found in the defendant's locker at Mount Avatia Barracks.'
At the outset Mr. Murphy re- marked that a sliver saiver which bad been reported stolen nnd which had been included in the charge, and since been found by Mr. Dennys in the house. Il had been removed from its original position but had not been taken away from valuo of the the house. The articles mentioned in the charge was, therefore, reduced from $611.- 50 to $553.50.
FIVE LAKHS. The report of the Star Ferry Japanese authorities are doing Lindley was instructed last night
Outlining the case to his Wor- Lo control them, their atmont
the to protest against the precipitate Co., Ltd., for the twelve months them dealing with
sternly, and action of the Japanese forces at ended 31st December, 1931, statue ship. Mr. Murphy said that
nett earnings of the larceny took place somewhere be have already deported two dozen. Shanghai, and also the continued that the
Offcials do not attempt to con- use of the International Settle boats, after paying all working tween 10 p.m. on Christmas night ceal their apprehension lent these ment ne a base of operations-expenses, amount to $447,981.02 and 1 a.m. the following morning. The amount at credit of Profit Mr. Dennya was out at the timo disorderly elements aggravate the Reuter.
and Loss Account, after transfer- and unfortunately the door of the situation by activities inbarrne-
ring $50,000.00 to Reserve Fund, house had been closed but sing to the Japanese authorities.
his return he dis- 810,009,00 to Contfagency Account, locked. On --Reuter.
allowing for Directors and Audi-covered that the articles mentioned tors fees, and Depreciation, in-in the original charge were eluding $82,836.99 brought for wing. ward, is $131,376.87 which, with
Exodus of Japanese From Shanghai.
Shanghai, Feb. 1, 7.45 pan.
and Some 300 Japanese women children left this morning on the Nagasaki Muro. The next Inpan
se steamer leaving is the Shang- bal Maru, and it is booked to the limit.
to
More British Queries.
Tokyo, Feb. 1. 8 p.m. Sir Francie ladley again visited Mr. Yoshizawa this afternoon, when it is understood be discussed the situation at Shanghal, sought information Japanese plans for deading with the situation.---Reuter,
Alleged "Misinformation."
Tokyo, Feb. 2, 12.28 a.m.
2
the
#44
he approval of shareholders, it
proposed to appropriate fis
follows-To pay à Dividend of $2.00 per share. $160,000.- 00: to Jay 74 Bonus of $3,00 per slure, $240.000,00; La carry forward. $91,376,87,
Defendants Arrested,
not
6.00-6.35 p.m. Concert Items. Orchentral-Warblings at Eve
(Richards). Orchestral-Dance of the Tor
Regiment (Green-Shilkret).
Victor Salon Orch: 19849. Song-The Last Rose of Bummer Song-Robin Adair (Keppel).
(Moore).
Frances Alda (Soprano), 1188. Plano Solo-Narcissus (Novin). Piano Bolo-Rustio of Spring
(Sinding),
Hans Barth. 20121. Song-The Sweetest Call (Troon-
Morrow). Song-Moonlight and Roses (Black-
Soret).
John McCormack (Tenor). 1092. Instrumental Trio-Happy Days
(Strelezki). Instrumental Trio-Herd Girl's Dream
(Labitzky).
Nenpolitan Trio. 19872. 6.35-6.56 p.m. Band Selections. On the Go (Gollman). On the Campus (Coldman).
The Goldman Band. 19783. Electric March (Crestore). American Army March (Insselll).
Creatorn's Band. 19844, Hail to the Orange and Oskee
Wow Wow (Green-Hill). Tilinois Loyalty March (Gold);
University of Illinois Military Band. 19836. 7.00 p.m. (Stock Quotations, Mail Noilce, etc:).
min-
4
Tha prascenting officer remarked that the netion of the intruders was not altogether consistent with the actions of the usual thief to be found in Hongkong from time to time. He pointed out that the bed
About 6,000 Chinese
The British Ambassador pre- Directors, Me. 1. II. H. Priest. gave the appearance of having South railway | sested a formal protest, apparent- staying in the
an ordinary dress suit tie had been station premises, waiting for trans-
cles of Assosiation, but being tied into a bow and loft on the Ing that the Japaness action at portation to places on the S.H.N.R.identie with America's, contend-y retires according to the Arti-been slept in by the intrudern while
eligible, offers laseif for re-eler-
carpet. Shanghal went further than wan
tion. endangering necessary, thereby
fine
Japaneso
the
Altogether 20.000 troops are expected on Wednesday. British lives in the International the Consul his cabled to Tokyo resettlement.
the dispatel of three
Mr. Yoshizawa, receiving
the the protest, replied, stating that The Japanese members of Shanghal Volunteer Corps who, Japanese action had not exceeded although uniformed and mobilized the minimum necessary,
misin- members of the Corps, joined themated that the British protest Japanese entry into Chapei, have appears now returned to duty under S.V.C..
and in-
to be based on the formation of a propagandist
ture-Reuter.
Emergency Measures. Compulsory requisitioning of buildings ไฟ being considered. Shipping companies have been re- quested to instruct their vessels to buy foodstuffs for their own needs
other Doris.
at
The Fire Brigade and ambulance service has been interfered with by Japanese, several firemen being in- jured at Hongkew.
Americans Misinformed?
na.
Auditor-The necounts have been united by. Mr. C. Berrard Brown, A. C, A., who offers him- self to re-election.
SERIOUS SITUATION AT HARBIN. JAPANESE TROOPS CONCENTRATING.
Included among the articles stolen were two war medals and photographs which were sent back to Mr. Dennys on January 5 in un unstamped letter for which the re- relver had to pay 30 cents.
of
Nothing further was heard the missing articles until the night of January 10 when the two de fendants were arrested in Yaumatf. They had apparently gone to a re- staurant where they had had re- freshments without being able to Foltyn, Feb. 1. 7.22 p.ni.
Mukden, Feb. 1.
havey the bill. It was alleged that For the purpose of exchanging The military authorities views and attempting to clear ap decided to order the hulk of the they offered some of the trinkets in to payment for their refreshments but were ultimately arrested. misunderstandings which appear to Japanese troops in Manchuria have arisen through conflicting converge on Harbin, owing to the reports, the American Ambassador serlous situation arising from the None of the articles, however, were will visit Mr. Yoshizawa again activities of Ting Chao's troops, found in the possession of the
Reuter. this afternoon.
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Washington's re- Referring to presentations, the Foreign Office
declared that.
the The Senior staff officer of the spokesman
force has How American Consul General at Shang- se naval an order prohibiting memba appeats to love been misin
several important bers of the Self Protection Corps formed and reservists from assisting the points, as the facts reported to military, and ordered them to cease Washington are at varlance with these reported to Tokyo.-Reufer- functioning in the Settlement sor. vices in future, behind the front or will navy guard duty. Tho deal severely with; violators of the order.
More Firing.
:
:
second defendunt.
room
was
6.50-7.45 p.m. Variety.
Organ Solo-Dinah.
Vocal Duet-Keep Your Skirts Down
Mary Ann. Vocal Duet-lf } Had a Girl Like You. Alleen Stanley and Billy Murrar. 19795.
Jono Crawford. 20000. Itumorous Song-l'se Goin' from the
Coltonfcia. Humorous Song-The Parlor is a
Pleasant Place to Sit In Sunday Night.
Frank Crumit. 10777.
Favourites. Piano-Accordion Solo-Italian-Spanish
Mario Perry. 20240, Male Quartet-Tell Mother I'll be
There. Mixed Quartet-Sometime We'll
Understand.
Trinity Quartet. 19577. Song-Nightingale Song
Dela Baker (Soprano). Vocal Duet-Listen to the
Mocking Bird.
Alico Green and Raymond Dixon. 19880. Organ Solo-Sleepy Time Gal,
Jesse Crawford. 10006. Chorus-Just Around the Corner.
The Revolern. Song-Behind the Clouds.
Gene Austin (Tenor). 18908. 7.45-8.00 p.m. Operatic. Song-Thais-Love Has Long Been a
Rare Virtua (Massenet).
Maria Jeritza (Soprano). 1214. Chorus-Trovatore-Anvil Chorus
Victor Mixed Chorus. Chorus-Tannhauser-Pilgrim's Chords
(Wagner).
Tokyo, Feb. 1.
The men were taken to the You According to the Foreign Offer. muti Police Station and later M. Kain, the Vice-Commissar escorted to Mount Austin Barracks fur Foreign Affairs, told the where they were handed over to the Japanese Ambasandor
(Verdi). at Moscow Military authorities. The follow- that the Soviet may be compelled to ing morning the Police went to the protest if Japanese troops enter barracks and searched the Harbin, but the protest is expected occupied by the defondants. The to he of a technical character. us second defendant's locker the, Soviet has already agreed to locked and on being opened by, a
to be corporal part of the stolen permit Japanese troops
property transported over the southern sec- was found behind his kit. Those
เล Tokyo, Feb. 1. p.. tion of the C.E.R.
articles were all identified by Mr. The American Ambassador, net- Meantime, General Hasebe is Dennys. An over coat was sub ing on instructions from Washing awaiting the arrival of reinforce-suquently, recovered from a pawn* tail has lodged a formal protest,ments before continuing his ad shop while a fountain pen was pro-om the studio. verbally, against Japan's action in vance on Harbin.--Reuter Special,duced by the second accused. using the International Settlement
Formal U.S. Protest.
There was firing this morning in the vicinity of Haskell Road. The Japanese are becoming increasing ly Incensed, and this morning at Shangbai as a base mounted a machine gun manned by tions-Renter, six men at Tiendong Road opposite the post office. The guns
Szechuan trained towards the bridge, in fear of the approach of snipers from the direction of the Central district. They also cleared North Szechuen Rond of pedes
ans and vehicles.
irlans
were
The Japanese casualtios are "os. timated at 180 killed and wounded this morning. Should the Chin- continue, Admiral CHC offensive Shiosawa threatens to act without awalting Tokyo's instructions.
Foreign Forces,
The 31st. Infantry, of 1,200
of opera-
French Concern.
London, Feb. 1.
OUR SPORTING
PRODIGIES..
(Continued from Pago 6)
Mr. Dennys gave evidence of identification of the property.
Not Amusing. During the hearing of the evld- ence, Mr. Murphy asked permis sion for Hughes to take a scat, and longer a child of 14-he was a permission being given by the
Magistrate. the accused sat down. smiling at his companion on he did
grown woman:
A Paris message states that the French, Government has expressed a desire to co-operate in efforts to safeguard the foreign concessions At Wimbledon i enw youngaters | at Shanghai, and to co-operate in playing tennis the same way, por- so..
ensures for ensuring the safety fuel in the game of lawn tennis.
only in years.
of Europeans in Chinn-Britishcess in sport is my delight. nothing amusing about these pro
Wireless.
Japanese Military View,
WA
I want to see some of the lost alories of British sport come back, have Tokyo, Feb, 1, 10 p.m. some of the honoura Criticising, Mr. Yoshizawa for allowed to go abroad return. But men,equesting the Ambassadors of if the regaining of those honours Britain, America and France to brings in a trala children who are en route from Manila. Rear use their influence to persuade the are children only in actual years Admiral Taylor is bringing the Chinese to withdraw their troops, and who, in fact, lack every chl- Houston with eight destroyers and military circles express the fear dish instinct, I wonder if it is 300 Marines on Wednesday.
A battalion of French Infantry that to invite the intervention of worth while.
has been ordered here from Ticu: tsin, and the cruiser Rousseau is
en route from the south.
At 0.30 p.m. snipers were active
In the vicinity of the Municipality.
Our Own Correspondent.
A Near Pante.
these three Powers will stiffen the Chinese attitude towards Japan
and increase the Chinese arrogance.ponsible for first invading Chinese -Router.
Chinese Foreign Minister's Firm Stand.
Nanking, Feb. 1, 8.20 p.m. The Japanese Consul General Shanghai, Feb, 1, 8.54 p.m.
here called on the Foreign Minis Mysterious rifle shots from theter. Mr. Le Won-kan, to-day, and General Post Offee, situated on lodged a verbal protest regarding Soochow Creek and the edge of the Shanghai, fighting, charging Hongkew, where the Japanese are the Chinese troops with starting in control, caused a near panic this the ring. evening.
Lo Won-kan enquired where the Apparently the sniper, presum-fighting occurred, and the Consul ably a Chinese, began attempting General admitted in Chapel, where to pick off people in the street, and upon Lo Won-kan Bald that since Japanese Marines rushed up, with the fighting, occurred in Chinese machine guns with which they territory, the Japanese were res
territory,
The Magistrate: 'There ceedings, is there?
ly
Hughes: No sir. Hite Worship: No Behave your self then, sit down!
Victor Male Chorus. 20127. Song Rigoletto-Mid the Fair
Throng (Verdi).
Enrico Caruso (Tenor). 600. 8.00 p.m. Local Time and Wen- ther Report.
8.03-10.30 p.m. Chinese Concert
10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.
.10.33 p.m. Close Down.
All records In the above European programmes are kindly supplied by Measta. Trang Fook Plano Co.
A Serious Cave. Before sentence was passed, Mr. Murphy expressed the serious view the Police authorities took of the case It was not a case, ho anid, where the culprits concerned need- el the things they stole, as it was shown that they had made no at- tempt to dispose of or realise on them three weeks after the theft.
CASOS.
Detective Sergt. Fitches deposed
There had been a number of to a statement made by Howells on
similar burglaries on the Peak, but being formally charged at the Cen teal Police Station. Howells said: In fairness to the defendants, the You have us for larceny at 108 The Police had to make it clear that the Peak Hughes and I plached those investigations carried out had not to disclosed they were in any way con- things, but I do not propose answor further questions.
nected with those other Nevertheless. In view of their post- When asked if he wrote the ad-tion their offendo la this one caBO The Japanese Consul then redress on the envelope containing was serious..
An officer watching the proceed. quested that the status quo in service medals sent back by post to Shanghai be maintained, but Lo Mr. Dennys, Howells replied in the Ings gave the records of the two de- Wen-kan said normal conditions afirmative, adding: You will find fendants. Replying to the Magis- locker.. trate he said that the military also must be restored. The conference the rest of the stuff in my!
took a selfourview of the offence,
left At the close of the evidence, and added that had they been broke off without any substantial
Howells said he had no witnessss to deal with the defendants he had result being nehloved-Reuter.
Milliary Conference. to call, nor was he making any
doubt tholes severely.
would not have with Loyang, Feb, 1.
statement, in affirmation or denial. Ideos, charged with the actual Chiang Kai-shek is shortly un- His Worship then replied that dertaking a tour
our of troop In-ho had no alternative but to con: poetion on the Peking-Jankow vict. Railway, after which a military Similarly, Hughes, the first de conference of himself, Feng
He admitted having been convicted helang, Yon. Haishan and Chang fondant, said he had nothing to say, Hsueh-ilang is due to take place at for a similar offence in England
two years ago. Chengehow. Retuer Special
Yu-
110
stealing, was given six weeks. Howells, charged with receiving stolen property, was sentenced to four weeks.
The Magistrate made an order for the return of the property Mr. Dennys.
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