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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
1932
业
DAY DAWNS TO QUIET.
JAPANESE LOSSES
YESTERDAY.
(Special to "Telegraph")
Shanghal, Feb. 3, 10,18 a.m. The morning dawned, to find the Chapel front quiet, only an occasional crack from tho rife of one of the numerat snipers broaking the stillness.
The lost hear of darkness, how over, was 81 up by a New Are which has broken out in the north- west of Chapel, its cause being unknown.
ALLEGED BRIBE TO INSPECTOR.
FISHING BOAT MEN CHARGED.
Charges of being in unlawful possession of 317 sllcks of dyna- mito, 205 detonators and two colls of fuse on board his fishing boat and of offering a bribe of $50 to Inspector G. A. Stimson, officer In charge of the Shaukiwan Police Station, were brought against the manter of a fishing boat on his apaarance before Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Court this also charged with offering a brile. morning. A fok of the boat was
Inspector Stimson, outlining the сане Paid that at 6.m. yesterday, neting on] Information
received
were uncovered and in one were
that there was dynamite on a fish- It is stated that the Japanese ing boat in the Ahlrich Bay. lost only one kifed and two Shauktwan, he went on board with wounded in yesterday's engage-a Chinese detective. Two holds ment, but the Chinese ensunities are belleved to have been heavier A result of several Japancar shells from heavy guns landing in. the rallway ntration Reuter,
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shing nets, while in the other Wi quantity of salt. The ofli- eers commenced digging the salt and whilst bun occupied the ma cond defendant was heard to taik
clu" (drink tex).
about, to whom the man
The
was spenking, referred him to in- spector Stimson. When asked what was in the hold under the rall, the first defendant frankly admitted that there was dynamic and asked the inspector if he would Care for any ten money. After diving for a short time, _the London, Feb. 2.
officers came across the top of an earthernware Jar, The second John Simon, the Foreign defendant then went over to Secretary, and Mr. H. L. Stimson. Inspector Stimson and pressed n the U.S. Secretary of State, con- $50 note into his hand. The ferred regarding the perilous officer was about to seize the re- Hitation at Shanghal by tranfendant when he took the money and put it into the inspector's Mr. Georve Lansbury, the lender pocket. of the Opposition, hos decided to
The Brst defendant had been raise the question of the Japanese | pushing the second defendant's Retion at Shanghai and Nanking hands and assisting him to press the money into the inspector's pocket. Members of the House of Com defendant had suggested to the It seemed as if the first mons are disinclined to comment see and to give the money to the on the situation, being anxious to me
officers. maintain an impartial altitude the jar was
hoth sat down, and when uncovered the first Rauter.
defendant rominted the officer that he had been given $50
Being afraid that either of then would attempt to excape by jumping into the harbour, Inspec- for Stimson beckoned them to him as it to come to some agreement, and when they approached him
they were both arrested. The bearing THEN
adjourned until tomorrow,
again to-morrow,
BRITAIN GIVES POWERFUL LEAD.
(Continued from Page 1.)
Chinese Governmenis.
Our photo gives an idea of the damage done at Mr. Shigemitau's residance in the Frosch Concer sion na x result of the fire started by Chinese incendiarists. Cloth saturated with karamieņu was thrust through the shutters and ignited.
OFFENSIVE TRADES
LICENCES.
DEMARCATION OF AREAS
1
DISCUSSED,
CORRESPONDENCE.
The Shanghai Crish,
[To the Editor. Hongkong Telegraph.]
Sir,It is well known that the
At the forialghtly meeting of the Sanitary Board yesterday after- noon discussion took place on th general applicability of Offensive International Settlement at Shang- Trades Licences which was raised hai arose out by an application in respect of
of the
voluntary
If this is possible, surely a way
490. Reclamation Street; Yumatl. amalgamation of the British and In putting forward a resolution American Concessions. ไป there for a licence to be granted to the any legal reason why these l'owers applicant, the Chairman (Mr. G.; previously held a licenca in respect and ance again declare this area R. Sayer) stated that the man had should not "resume" their rights,
of other premises. He now Pers posed to move in 490, Reclamation to be national Concessions, on the Street, premizes which had also same basis as Frenchtown? previously been used for the some trade of fat-bolling and which had
sen a licensed. Subject to come out of the present Impasse could pliance with new regulations of the be found by so doing. The British Fire Brigade, the thought that there was no objec become responsible for the safety Chairman and U.S. Governments would then then to the application, and he of all foreigners in their respec moved that it be granted.
tive Concessions, and would In formally serending the
armed motion. Mr. M. K. La alle teatrally not allow the the general question of Offensive Turces of any other nation there- Trades Licences, and the health. There is a precedent for this. het 1925, during the June troubles considerations in respect
at Canton, Japanese armed forces sidential areas which it involved were landed on the Shanicen. but the recalled previous representa were immediately ordered to with thens he had made on this question draw by the British Consul and expressed the hope that an General), and did so. early opportunity would be given for a general discussion.
I imagine the Chinese would The notion was put to the meet- not object to this, and although In connexion with the robbery ing and passed. at No. 165 Portland Street
the Japanese would not, like it, January 17, a man
Previously, the Chairman put in they have all the time contended named Man Chues was charged before
minute relative to the hours re- that they have been keeping strict-| Fraser at the Kowloon Magistracy markets in Hongkong and Kowloon have no cause for complaint should Mr.gulating the sale of fruit in openly within fegal bounds, so would action of Britain, France, Italying two pocket watches
yesterday afternoon with receiv-ly this, the usual closing hour of other Powers do likewise.Yours. and the United States had been fountain pen knowing
and # 8 p.m. is now extended to 11.30 jete.. them to attained.
have been stolen.
The rest of the business was of Prosecuting, Detective Inspec- a formal nature Those present for Fallon stated that a robbery
the President. Mr. G. R.
the
Mr. Thomas read the proposals and afterwards the text of statement to the Commons,
M. Tardieu for France, and Signor Grandi for Italy, Im- mediately promised co-operatjon and the German delegate also -expressed sympathy for the men- Kurca adopted.
The chairman, M. Tardieu, in adjourning the meeting, sald
its purpose, which was to socinte the Council with
France's land und naval forces in the Far East would, he added, be increased. Badly wan also sending Additional warships and marinen to Shanghai.
ALLEGED RECEIVER.
F
CHARGE AT KOWLOON MAGISTRACY,
On
p.m.
were
a which
CITIZEN.
"No Respecter of Persons”, took place at 165 Portland Street Sayer; Vice-President, Hon. My of to-day's issue there is the Sir-In the Hongkong Teles at about 3.30 p.m. on January 17 Harold T. Creasy: the Medien! when jewellery worth $1.000 was
case in taken away.
Officer of Health, Dr. G. W. Pope, report of a On January 21, act- After to-day's further
Mr. Wong Kwong-tin, Han. Mr. Chinese was convicted of shatelt- outing on information. Police went T. N. Chau, Mr. M. R. 1 Mr. a handbag containing $1.50 break of firing between the to the second floor of No. 231
F. C. Hall, Dr. R. A. de Casted from a amah. He was sentenced Japanese And Chinese
in Portland Street. They knocked Basto. Mr. J. C. F. Reliny, Mr. in three months hard labour and northern Shanghai, conditions at the door but nobody answered. J. H. Gelling (Secretary), and Mr.In addition ten strokes with quietened and all was reported They then tried to force it open.. Hargreaven
In answer to the Magia calm at midnight.
(Assistant Secre- biren. hut before they could do so, some-tary).
trat the man said he had no work to do and had had no meal for two tars,
A Geneva message states that
the United States Minister
at
body almittel them. Defendant
was on the flour and a search of
the premises revealed that, he was
Berne, Mr. Hugh Wilson, has the only person there. been appointed, American Liason
Continuing.
Inspector
Fallon
Officer to the League. rice Mr.anid as they were breaking open, Prentiss Gilbert, who was a con
lar official. --British Wireles
Japan's Reaction.
Tokyo, Feb. 3.
the door, he sent a few Chintse detectives to the back of the house to see if anybody was try: ing to escape, They returned later to say that nobody had tried to escape, but a parcel was seen to be thrown out. The watches and fountain pen referred to in the charge were fount inside this parcel, besides a quantity of other Jewellery.
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LOCAL ESTATES.
In the Hongrong Telegraph also of to-day's issue there ha a MR. WALTER ROSS AND
report of a soldier convicted 01 CAPT. S. B. SMITH
theft on a much larger reale. He had a previous conviction against The lato formerly of Porres, Morayshire, sonment.
Mr. Walter Ross, hini. Sentence, six weeks impri- Scotland, late of Salpon, French Indo-China, who died at Saigon on Sir, if you had not had a meal for I don't know what you would do April 2 estate worth $156,800, while net
left Hongkong two days, but I know that I would "operate" on a much larger scale Personalty in England and Sent- than the poor devil of a Chinese land totals £16,312 16s, fl Re- who was down and out". The brakes, came to rest in probably sealing rrf Lestament-testamentar fact that the soldier convicted was a few lengths. Three or four feet has been granted to Mr. V. M. in His Majesty's service should be from the right-hand wheel lay a At an identification parade held Grayburn. Chief Manager of the as aggravation rather than not be able to agree, as the fifth term is later, none of the nccupants of Hongkong and Sharchal Banking palliation of the offence. In any
black shapeless mask. "absolutely impossible to accept." the defendant and could not gay flogous and Shungtal Banking is a grass disproportion in the No. 165 Portland Sirect recognised Corporation in Hongkong. The case i venture to think that there took part in the robbery. The Corporation in London Gre appunishment meted out.Yours. watches and pen were identified puital exerators in they will
It in authoritatively stated here that Japan would welcome a cessite Lion of hostilities, but if that is de. pendent upon unconditional ne- ceptance of all the terms coulained in the proposals of the three Powers, then Japan would
-Reuter.
70 DOZEN PAIRS OF SOCKS.
ROBBERS' HAUL AT MONGKOK.
An armed robbery took place at 20.5, Cheung Tsoi Street, Mong- kok, at Gaia. to-day, when three men entered the ground floor, which was occupied by a knitting factory, and left with property to the total value of just over $200.
In a report to the police, the
master of the shop stated he was
that he was one of the men who
na among the jewellery stolen at the robbery,
Inspector Fallon then gave evidence of receiving a report of the robbery, and of the raid on No. 231 Portland Street where part of the property stolen at the robbery was recovered.
The case was adjourned.
ANGLO-RUSSIAN DEBTS.
NEGOTIATIONS NOT TO CONTINUE.
on
$80.400 was left by the late Mr. Hongkong cante to the value i
Marher, who died at East Lutton. Shmuel Bell Smith, retired Master
near Malton, York, England, January 22, 1931. Net personalty atome amounts to $3,853 09, 3d. Re-senting of cartifled copy of pro- bate of the wil has been granted; to Mr. G. G. N. Tinann, of McAsra, Johnson, Stokes and Master, who is attorney for deceased's brother, Mr. F. II. Smith of Wold Newton, York, one of the executors named in the will. Power la reserved for making a like grant to the other executor, the Westminister Bank.
with regard to the settlement
etc.,
IMPARTIAL.
a
accident. He seems to have been nine years and had never had au Mario had driven for eight or
overpoweringly agitated and din- treased. He heard a load cry. "A man has been killed?" The traffic banked up on either side. People came running from all directions. The Royal Observatory Constables appeared. One group reporta that the anticyclone clustered around Marlo, another echirnj over N.E.. China around the prostrate ligure,
has strengthened. A depression to the E.S.E. of Tokyo is moving eastward. Local forecast:-N.E.
Force of the Blow.
A friend of mine of matho-
winds, fresh; generally cloudymatical predilections has been kind
MY NEW YORK MISADVENTURE.
(Continued from Paga 6.)
enough to calculate the alreases in- volved in the collision. The car weighed some 2,400 pounds. With my avening coat on I could not have weighed much less than 200 pounds. Taking the rate of the car at 35 miles an hour-I think a moderato estimate I had actually to absorb In my body 6,000 foot-pounds. It of luter-governmental debts be to make the best speed he could, was the equivalent of falling_30 tween Britain and Soviet Russia. whon suddenly a dark gure up-
4 pavement. Tho Britain refused to accept the beared Immediately in front of energy absorbed, though not, of on the premises at the time. The the House of Commons that the principle that a creditor loan him. Ho applied all his brakes, course, the application of destruc robbers ransacked the shop and British Government had inform must be made to Russia before and at the same mement, before tive force, was the equivalent of left with 70 dozen paira of socke.ed the Russian Ambassador that progress could be made in the they could act, he struck n heavy stopping 10 pounds of buckshot The police are now making in- no useful purpose could be served debla and claims negotiations after skidding somewhat under the of buckshot at pointblank range.
body. The car shuddered, and, dropped 600 feet, or two charges by continuing "the negotiations) British Wireless.
in the back cubicle when three men, armed with daggers, entered
and bound and gagged him and
his wife and two girls who were
quiries.
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London, Feb. 2.
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