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MR. J. H. THOMAS'S RECEPTION IN IRELAND
GRIM RIVER OUTRAGE
POLICE GUARDS SHOT DEAD
LARGE LAUNCH
PIRATED
SHOCKING AFFAIR
(Our Own Correspondent).
Foochow, June 4.
A sensational piracy aboard an oil-driven launch has just occurred on the Min River, about 25 miles below Foochow, resulting in four police guards and a number of passengers being shot dead, while two others were taken ashore and are being held for ransom.
The launch, the Chang An, one of the speediest bouls on the river. plies cart ween Pouchaw an
Poukou in the fleakong district. making the tiouble journey, about sixty miles each way, daily.
(20 the day of the piracy.
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farge amount of ballion was placent On board, destined for Fouchow. six members of the Water Police Being posted on the launch guards.
MANY CASUALTIES.
IN
At about noon, after entering the river, near place called Chang Men, a number of passen- xers came aboard including
Not long after- group of women. wards, without the least warning. several of the newromers opened. fire on the guards, shooting four of them dead.
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"Goodbye, Jim, and Let Us Down Lightly"
CHEERFUL SCENE AT KINGSTOWN
HONEYMOON COUPLE COMEDY
"GOODBYE JIM, AND LET US DOWN LIGHTLY,"
SHOUTED TO MR. J. H. THOMAS JUST BE- FROM FORE HIS STEAMER CARRIED HIM KINGSTOWN ON THE RETURN JOURNEY TO ENGLAND, TYPIFIES THE TEMPER OF THE IRISH CROWDS WHO GREETED THE BRITISH COLLEAGUE, LORD STATESMAN AND HIS HAILSHAM, ON THEIR DRAMATIC MISSION TO MR. DE VALERA.
The reception accorded the British statesmen was rather remarkable. There was certainly nothing to sug- est that the dispute between the United Kingdom and the Irish Free State has caused any serious bad feeling. The greatest interest was, in fact, aroused by the visit, which i was tributed as a graceful gesture by the British Government.
The conversations which were opened with Mr. de Valera and Mr. Geoghegan, the Minister of Justice, are to be continued in London on Friday. The parties met at the Government building in Dublin, where the dif-
ficulties relating to the Ottawa Conference negotiations were discussed. Afterwards the visiting Ministers entertained Mr. de Valera at luncheon at their hotel. where the conversations were continued
It is expected that Mr. de Valera will cross the Irish Channel on Thursday night.
COMMUNIQUE ON DISCUSSIONS
The rest of the passengers. numbering about 170, took what it is they could. but
tar reported that about eight nine of them were shot down by 1., 11. Thomas, the Secretary the pirates.
All aboard were vaationeal
Dublin, June 7. Mr. de Valera und Mr. Geoghegan, The visit of the Rt. Hon. Mr.the Free State Minister of Justice, of views on the questions at issue were State for the Dominions, and Lord exchanged, as a preliminary to Hailsham, the Minister for War, juvere formal discussion later. The keep silent while the pirates pro. who arrived this morning, is inter camunuz CARNE ZUzation
This preted in the Irish Free State as a reviled to loot the vespel.
NEW ZEALAND AND flone, the robbers endeavoured to dignified and graceful act by the carry off the launch. Porving the British Government as many years
OTTAWA engine-room afall to carry on, they have dapsed since the last official sailed north of Sharp's Peak isit of British statesmen, Island, hoping to get away up the coast.
engine
In view of this dramatic develop- ment in the controversy regarding LAUNCH SAVED.
the desire of Mr. de Valera for the abolition of the Vath of Allegiance. However, one of th
the debate on the Bath Bill which rum staff managed to put part was fixed in the business of they
ont of action, Senate In-narrow will probably be the machinery. with the result that the launch journed pending the result of the could not get further than Ragged i Point. Putting in at a small village. the pirates then made off overland, taking with them two passengers.
negotiations.
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED,
A communique issued later in the day from Mr. de Valera's residence, to says that a sour's conversation be- tween Mr. Thomas, Ford Hailsham;
Korts are being made by the val and police authorities track down the pirates.
THE STIFFKEY TRIAL. The finding in the trial at the Westminister Consistory Court of the Rev. Harold Davidson, the 60-year-old Rector of Stiffkey, on charges of Immoral conduct is to be given on July 8, the evidence in the case having closed yesterday. Our photos show the principal figures. Laft to right, Miss Rose Elle, who gave sensational svidence, the Rev. Davidson, and Miss Barbara Harris, the Rector's
chief accusar.
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PRIME MINISTER'S
SURPRISE.
Wellington, June 7. great surprise has been crented by an announcement by the Prime Minister, Mr. Furbes, that he will be uouble to attend the Olawa Conference owing to "the serious and very urgent pro- blems facing the country.
very
It is understood to be Bely that Mr. Contes, the Minister for Public Works, will absar | be unable to attend the com- ference,
If sa, Mr. Stewart, the Finance Minister, and another Minister not yet appointed will represent New Zealand,--Renter.
Our photo shows M. Harrict, the French Premier, taking a prominent part in the work of rescue at Cours d'Herbaville, where A great retaining wall gave way last month, reducing four houses tu a heap of rubble, Over 30 lives were lost. M. Herriot is the dark. hatted figure to the left.
GOLF OPEN
DUELS
YOUNG AMATEUR'S
BRILLIANCE
BREAKS COURSE
RECORD
(Router's Special Service).
London, June 7. As the result of the qualify- ing competition for the British Open Golf Championship at Sandwich to-day, one hundred and ten of the world's leading the golfers remain to contest Leompetition proper, including
HERRIOT'S BIG MAJORITY
MUCH SMALLER
BRILLIANT CRICKET
LANCASHIRE FAIL AT LORD'S
- BIG INDIVIDUAL
SCORES
CAR CHASE EXPLOIT
GAOL WITHOUT THE OPTION
Six months' imprisonment with- out the option of 11 fine was the sentence Impésed by Mr. Wynne-Jones, at the Central Weather permitting. county Magistracy this morning, on Wong cricket has at last got well into Tong, who was indicted on five its stride, the series of matches charges arising out of his motor an Austin commenced on Saturday produc-escapade when, in
Mr. H. |ing some capital individunt Seven ear belonging to
scores, splendid bowling efforts Major, of the Union Insurance and rather sensational results. Society of Canton, he fod Sergeant Brittain a merry chase before Lancashire went down to de-finally coming to grief by crushing feat for the first time this
sea into a bridge on Magazine Gap son. Middlesex proving superior Road. in all departments at Lord's,
The accused, 27 years of age. winning by 111 runs after de-and described as of Canton, was claring their second inuings charged (1) with driving a motor closed. The result was practical-Icar without a licence, (2) driving ly decided on Monday, when in the vehicle without the permission reply to a Middlesex total of 291 of the owner, (3) driving negli runs, Lancashire were dismissed gently, (4) failing to stop when for 136, G. O. Allen doing the called upon by a police officer, and damage. Hentne made 208 for (5) driving in Magazine Gap
Rond, a non-motor rond.
once out.
their
Another delightful game. "was Ex- witnessed at Leyton where sex, after scoring 349 in first innings, were defeated Surrey by 11 margin of wickets!
GLOUCESTER'S CRASH.
DEFENDANT'S DENIALS.
The defendant admitted the by first two counts, but denied the alne third and fourth, remarking that
he did not drive to the danger of the public and that he did stop when called upon. In reply to
Gloucester crashed, largely the final count he pleaded guilty, because of a remarkable batting but stated that he did not see the failure. Only Hammond and notice. Dipper withstood the Sussex at- After Sergeant Brittain had de tack. Between them thoy
conscribed the escapade In detall, Mr. tributed 155 put of 229 in the Major stated that the damage to first innings, and 115 out of 131 the ear amounted to about $250. in the second. The other nine When asked if he wished to cros players-scored only 117 runs be examine the witness, the defendant tween them in both innings. said he stopped several times and Sussex began their second innings put out his hand before, doing so. needing 80 for victory, and Parker brought about a collapse, taking 6 wickets for 29 rune.
VERY DANGEROUS.
Sergeant Brittain said the accus
THAN EXPECTED/The runs were obtained, however,ed did not stop until he crashed at
Paris, June 7. After hearing the state- ment headed by M. Herriot, (published on another page),
the Chamber passed a vote of confidence by 390 votes to 152.
Some surprise was created by the size of the minority as a practically unanimous vote was expected in
corners
when eight wickets had frien.
Yorkshire were beaten on the the bridge. He turned first innings by Warwick, a magni- with total disregard for all traffic. fleent innings by Herbert Sutcliffe is driving was always dangerous coming too late in the game to especially when he tried to run the save the situation. The famous officer off the road. England batsman made ont in Yorkshire's second innings. Leicester woll by an innings and forty runs against Worcester, who collapsed in their first knock, Geary and Snary sharing their wickets equally.
153 not
Miyamoto (popularly nicknamed view of the special design of M. SOUTH AMERICAN TOUR. Buy a Motor), the first Japanese Herriot's programme in order
to enter.
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Inspector C. F. Alexander, sold to the I. G. P. asked the Court take a serious view of the case as
THE BUITREIKNENTI STREETSTUMTAKAN BERANDUM
The Eleventh Command- ment: "Thou shalt not wasle water."-Slogan • by Mr. One of the most interesting
Alfredo J. V. Ribeiro. the matches outside the county cham- plonship was provided by the
FOTOREANANKANSANGRIAISANTENSERVICESENATE PALETTENUTABINDING meeting of the South American tourist team and Oxford Univer- during the last few days, six mu
Brooke made his chines had been reported missing- sity. S. H. second century in successive and it was dificult to catch the cul- The Socialists voted with the matches for the Dark Blues, but prits. majority, but M. Leon Blum, their his bright knock did not prevent
There were over fifly abstentions,
.SOCIALIST VOTE.
please both the Right and Bradbeer, the Burnham player, Left. lends the field with a score for the 36 holes of 141, four strokes ahead of the brit- liant young Scot- tish amateur, Eric MeRavie, who has been selected to | represent Great Britain in the Walker Cap con-
test.
MITCHELL
The record for the Prince's course was twice times broken in the course of the day.
sup- the
defeat Varsity's
by ien Americans the South
THE SENTENCES.
The defendant was fined $25 or
lender, explained that their port of the statement of policy did wickets, not mean that the Socialists were showing brilliant batting form. ten days' hard labour on the first prepared to give unquestioning sup- Marshall. port to the Ministry.
M. Herriot retorted that he could not let the Socialist vote influence his independence.
The Radical Socialiste, the Kadi- cals and the Left Centre formed the n remainder of the majority-Reuler.
LARCONS DEEPESTRAER||R||||CAD/9/9/2011 Reginald Whitcombe went round:
in seventy; but shortly afterwards final discussion of the vexed ques-Eric MeRuvio came in with tions will follow in London on Fri-wonderful card of 69, and before day as has already been arranged. the day closed, this record had Mr. Thomas and Lord Hailshambeen equalled by Don Curtis, the were given a cordial reception in young Bournemouth professional. HOW CHINA TRADE Dublin and their departure was wit. who also did the round in 69.
Don Curtis occupies turd place. ressed by large crowds.
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On their arrival at Kingstown the
| Inst-evening, preparatory to board-follows:
ing a steamer for England, they Bradbeer (Burham) were the centre of a remarkably en-Eric Mclluvie thislastié demonstration.
Don Curtis
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OF COMMONS
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I, E Whitcombe A dense crowd lined the steamer T. Armour (U.S. holder) 754-71-140 | Jetty, cheering the British states- Abe Mitchell
MacDonald Smith
men.
While they were waiting for the bant to east off, the two Ministers stood near a honeymoon couple, who were leaving for England, and both) Mr. Thomas and Lord Hailsham were showered with confetti.
The crowd roared with laughter!
London, June 7. 7344-73-146 · Restrictions on foreign trade in 73473 146 the Yangtaze and elsewhere as a re- sult of legal exactions were the subject of a question in the House of Commons to-day.
OTTAWA PARLEY
AGENDA
Mr. W. Nunn, the Conservative member for Whitehaven, requested Information regarding the extent of ]
when Mr. Thoning entered into the CONSULTATIONS VERY the exactions upon goods in transit
spirit of the situation and returned a bagful of confetti thrown at him from the dockside."
i
· ADVANCED
on the Yonglaze and other parts of the interior of Chien by recognised Chinese Government officials or by bandit chieftains,
who comes from the charge, three months without the Argentine, made 153.
option on the second, three months thants by ten wickets.
The All-Indla sido beat Nur-on the third, $50 or three weeks ou the fourth and $25 or ten days on Full details appear on the sports the fifth.
page.
U.S. UNEMPLOYED RELIEF
HOUSE PASSES RELIEF BILL
oum
Washington, Juno 7. The Garner Relief Bill, which seeks to provide
of G$2,300,000,000 for the relief of the unemployed passed the House of Representatives to-day.
The Bill, which was recently denounced by President Hoover. now goes to the Senate.--Reuter,
THRILLING ARMY
DISPLAY
50,000 CHILDREN SEE REHEARSAL
The imprisonment terms on the second and third ware to be con- secutive, while the alternatives to the fines were made concurrent.
UNEMPLOYMENT INCREASE
HOLIDAY SEASON
'BLAMED
London, June 7. Figures of employment and unemployment are given in the Ministry of Labour's statement. for the past month and they in dicate that there was no marked chango in the state of Industry........... during May.
An increase of 89,125 in ___the____ number of registered unemploy ed on May 28rd was due chiefly to the extension of the Whit- week holidays.
London, June 7. In the House of Commons to-day,
It is estimated' that approx-. Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Domin- "LET US DOWN LIGHTLY."
imately 0.402,000 insured persons Captain Anthony Eden, the Un- lons Under-Secretary, said it bad)
between 16 and 64 wore employ. Cheers were raised for the two been agreed that the agenda for the der-Secretary for Foreign Affairs,
London, Juna, 7. od on May 23rd. The unemploy Princess Elizabeth and 60,000 ed, which included 480,828 women, statesmen and another. for the Ottawa Conference should not be said he was unable to estimate the
published until its details had been extent, but admitted that irregular other children to-day watched the 09,587 boys and 50,418 girls, com honeymoon couple.
Somebody shouted: "Goodbye satile as a result of consulations exactions did occur from time to full dress rehearsal at Aldershot prised 2,001,127 wholly
temporarily between the Governments con-time and mentioned as an example, of the thrilling display to be ployment, 680,064 Jim, and let us down lightly!"!
the imposition of escort Lord Hallebam replied: "Not corned.
foe given by the Army at the an-stopped, and 109,515 normally in goodbye. Au, revoir, amid more! The consultations were very ad- through bandit-ridden areas-Rou- nual Searchlight Tattoo-British casual employment, British Wife- cheers,Reuter.
vanced-British Wirelesa.
tor.
Wireless,
less.
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