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FOUNDED 1884 No: 12800.
IN WATƑƃ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1932.
日六十月八
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LOCAL TYPHOON "BLOW" NOW FAIRLY CERTAIN
HEADING
THIS WAY
STORM RAGING AT THE PRATAS
200 MILES S.E.
There is every prospect of Hongkong being in for a nasty "blow," even if the typhoon at present moving towards the Colony does not actually strike us.
Last evening, it was notified by the Royal Observatory that the yphoon was situated to the west of the Balintang Channel, moving N.W. and therefore threatening the coast near Hongkong
The report issued by the Obser- *vatory this morning states that the typhoon is about 200 miles S.E. of Hongkong, moving NW. or W.N.W.
The No. 7 signal, indicating the likelihood of a gale from the N.E.,
The Ear! of Harewood, who gave evidence before the Sweep. stakes Commission yesterday,
LEGALISED SWEEPS
LORD HAREWOOD'S
OPINION
TATE TAKEN JAPAN'S REQUEST
ALL.
IN BED WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE
TO LEAGUE
MAY NOT GO WITH DELAY IN EXAMINATION
M.C.C. TEAMTM
London, Sept. 15.
Maurice Tate, the famous Sussex and England bowler, has
OF LYTTON REPORT
been taken ill and it is extreme. NO WISH
ly doubtful whether he will be
able to accompany the M.C.C. team which is sailing on Satur-
day.
Tate was packing his luggage
TO STOP ITS
PUBLICATION“
GENEVA, SEPT. 15,
for the journey. Wing brious THE REAL PURPOSE OF THE CALL OF PAT
complained of feeling seriously un- well and was sent to bed with a high temperature.
Apparently he is suffering from (nervous trouble due to over- lexertion.
The illness muy clear" Up US quickly as it came, but should it happen that he is unable to go to Australia, it will be a severe blow:
was hoisted shortly after 7 o'clock JOCKEY CLUB IND. E. Jardine's team. Tate has
this morning. According to this
morning's forecast, N.E. winds, fresh to a gale. with rain, are expected:
MOVING SLOWLY.
when its worst effects will be felt
OPPOSITION.
(Special to "Telegraph")
London, Sent. 15. From the standpoint of
Yesterday, the typhoon was mov- ing rapidly, but it has since slowed i down considerably, and, con- sequently, it is dificult to Bay horse-racing interests, the in Hongkong. Bad weather is, Jockey Club opposes sweep- however, anticipated later in the stakes. day. There is a possibility of the typhoon passing somewhat to the south of Hongkong.
A gale has been blowing at Pratas since 10 o'clock last night, but up to this morning the Weather was fairly normal at Gap Ruck.
26 YEARS AGO.
This statement was made to-day
by the Earl of Harewood, husband of the Princess Royal and the Senior Steward of the Jockey Club, giving evidence before the Royal Commission on Lotteries and Bet- ting.
SMALL SWEEPS INNOCUOUS, Lord Harewood acknowledged that small sweeps were innouncu. us, but the big ones, he said, re- sulted in a swelling of the field with horses which have no. pos- stble chance of winning.
It is interesting to note that the atiniversary of the big typhoon of on Sunday, 18th 1906 occurs instant. In that disaster, fifteen Bishop including Europeans, Hoare, and some 19,000 Chinese lost their lives by drowning.
Over 2,400 Chinese craft were lost, while 140 European vessels and launches either foundered or were badly damaged.
CLAIMS AGAINST CHENG
THREE ACTIONS ADJOURNED
wero
At the Supreme Court this morning before Mr. Justice Wood, three claims for $1,000 each which China the brought by Finance Corporation against Cheng Kwok-yau, who was sen- tenced to death on Wednesday for procuring the murder of George, Fung on March 24, were adjourn- ed sine dic.
ilicen consistently successful on Australia wickets, and holds the Test, record for most wickets in a rabber, set up in 1924-25 when he took 38 wickets for 23.18 runs apiece.-Reuter.
U. S. AMATEUR COLF.
QUIMET. FAVOURITE
THE SEMI-FINAL STAGE
CANADIAN BREAKS COURSE RECORD.
SAWADA UPON THE LEAGUE SECRETARIAT TO-DAY IS REVEALED IN AN OFFICIAL COM- MUNIQUE ISSUED BY SIR ERIC DRUMMOND.
It is reported that M. Poincare is returning to French politics. He will reck election to the Senate
month.
MYSTERY AEROPLANE
STRANGE MACHINE
OVER KAI TACK.
FLYING IN THE MOONLIGHT
to
A mysterious aerial visitor. the Colony late last night has aroused the interest of the local authorities who are endeavouring to trace the identity.. of an aeroplane which was sighted over Kow. loon Bay.
the 2 repurt emanating from Kowicon City Police. Stawon-in- nextdicates that the unknown visitor was seen flying over Kowloon Bay just before 11 o'clock inst night in bright moonlight. It was carry. ing a light, but, beyond that, nothing further was distinguish.
Sir Eric says that Mr. Sawada to-day handed to the Secretary-General a Note requesting a delay in the examination (not the publication) of the Lytton Report, GANDHI TO
pending the receipt of Japan's considered observations thereon and the arrival at Geneva of a special Japanese representative.
In the opinion of the Japanese Government, the pre- paration of Japan's statement and the arrival of a special envoy at Geneva would occupy a period of six weeks from the date of the receipt of the Report.-Reuter.
FRANCE AND GERMANY ON JAPAN'S RECOGNITION OF MANCHUKUO
Paris, Sept. 15..
Berlin, Sept. 15. The French Government had not Official recognition of Man- to-night received an official noti-chukuo by the Japanese Govern- | fiention of Japánego recognition|ment has not evoked much sur- of Manchukuo nor the Chinese priso ae the development was Note of protest against the deve-anticipated. lopment,
Omcial circles declare that It is understood, however, that German polítical interests in the France would not consider taking Far East are not in any way at isolated action, but will keep in stake as far as trade relations close touch with Britain, the are concerned. United States and Geneva.
Dow д It is felt in Paris to be essential
Baltimore, Sept. 15. Francis Quimel is strong favourite for the to take cognizance of the Lytton Negotiations with the promot American Amateur Golf cham-Report before an opinion can be ers of the Calcutta Sweep had pionship, his three most fancied expressed.
liable to result rivals being eliminated to-day in from their activities, and the same
the quarter-finals. applied to the Stock Exchange Sweep and, to some extent, to the Irish Hospital Sweep.
checked abuses.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
the
DISAGREEABLE SURPRISES.
It is pointed out that Japan has always favoured the Open Door and that no intimations have been received from the German Govern- ment's representatives in the Far East that Japan has changed its xlows.
While the Paris newspapers · Only one foreigner remains in the contest, Somerville, the generally maintain the same ex- The newspapers give consider- Canadian amateur, who displayed pected reserve as official circles, able prominence to the Protocol brillant form to-day, breaking the Le Temps foreseea "disagreeable ratification and also to the Chinese surprises in the Far East" and re-protests, but so far they have re- A more serious objection, said course record in beating Blaney.
In the second round, Yates, the marks that elementary politeness frained from comment. [Lord Harewood, remained in the conqueror of Eric McRuvie, was should have prompted the parties
RUSSIA AND U.S.A. opportunity for fraud offered by eliminated by
American concerned to await the Lytton Re- sweepstakes. There would be less Walker Cup player, McCarthy, who port and the conclusions of the
'The one exception is the Monar- danger to sporting interests it was himself ousted in the quarter-Longue upon the Report before sweepstakes were legalised and Anals. McCarthy beat Yates by taking a step which will so pro-chist journal, Kreuzzcitung, which placed under some form of Govern- two and one and lost by one up. foundly affect the problem of fears the intensification of Sino- Japanese tension might lead to ment control-Reuter.
Somerville, playing Blaney, did Sino-Japanese relations.
war without a declaration. the Arat eighteen holca in 68 Le Temps hopes that Japan will The journal also expects that strokes, two under par,
in no case withdraw from the Russia and tho United States QUARTER-FINALS..
League since, It is of opinion, such, will seize this opportunity of n step would only transfer the abandoning their disinterested- The results of the quarter-problem from the League to the news-Reuter. Gauls, which were played over signatories of the Nine Power: thirty-six holes, follow:
Treaty, which it is everybody's Somerville (Canada) best interest to avoid. Blaney (Massachusetts) 6 and 5.
Guilford (Mass.) boat Chick Concluding, Le Temps urges!
Tokyo to reflect on what is au- Evans (Chiengo) 5 and 4.
F. Quimet beat Fischer (Ken-thorised by defence of a legitimate
SILVER RATHER
EASIER
DOLLAR REMAINS
UNCHANGED
Mr. Prentis, for the compinin-" ants, Baid he had written to his The Hongkong dollar remains clients in Shanghai and was await-junchanged to-day at 1s. 4d., but
ing further instructions. Mr. the undertone of the market is ontucky), by one hole. D. L. Strellett appeared for dethe ensy side, fendant,
FOUNTAIN PEN THEFT
PICKPOCKET SENT TO GAOL
Sentence of two months' hard
Silver declined 1/16th spot in London, and is unchanged for- ward. India bought and sold, and China bought. There was small business. After the official fixing, the market ruled quiet," with America inclined to sell.
Goodman (Nebraska) beat Carthy by one hole.-Reuter
LOCAL DOCTORS BEREAVED
Intereat and what is forbidden by Me-respect of rights within the bounda of international co-operation and undertakings signed in good faith. --Reuter.
In New York, silver prices have rocoded 1/8th to 28.1/8. The DEATH OCCURS OF MRS. market is dull.
Chinese,
TO MING
→
RIFT IN BRITISH CABINET
SIR H. SAMUEL MAY RESIGN
London, Sept.
MORE WAR LOAN CONVERSIONS
HOLDERS CHANGE THEIR MINDS
London, Sept. 16. - The' money market has been cheered by an official announcement made today that conversion re- quests continue to arrive in respect Lof the 5 Por. Cent, War Loan.
BE FREED able
GOVERMENT AND FAST THREAT
ค
After circling above the Bay it headed in the direction or Repülse Bay.
The Director of Air Services has no knowledge whatever, of“ the aeroplane, and the Divisional | Superintendent of Police for..
stations to 'communicate", with"; [him if the machine has since beent-
PROPOSALS OUTLINED Kowloon has requested police
London, Sept. 15.
The Government's intentions soon. regarding Mr. Gandhi, in view of his vow to begin on Septem- ber 20th a "fast unto death,"
were announced in the Legisla Uncle
Live Assembly at Simla this afternoon.
The proposals are set out in the following statement issued by the India Office in London:
"Gandhi has made it clear by his correspondence with the Prima Minister that he proposes to starve ilmselt to death, not as a protest against his detention, or against the measures taken to deal with civil disobedience generally, nor with the object of securing his release, but on a point of principle which is not related to the civil disobedience movement.
AT LIBERTY.
Arthur- Optimist
GERMAN EQUALITY
CLAIMS
London, Sept. 15. Germany's arms equality claim and the impending re- sumption of the Disarmament Conference are affording lively topics of discussion in interested circles.
• "It has been decided that as soon
Mr. Arthur Henderson, the as Mr. Gandhi actually begins his President of the Disarmament fast he should be removed from Conference, speaking to-day at jail to a suitable place of private the National Peace Council residence and the only restriction luncheon, said: that will be imposed upon him "I cannot bring myself to believe there, as at present contemplated, that the statesmen who will is that he should be served with assemble at Geneva in the next an order directing him to remain few days are prepared to take the there,
responsibility of encouraging 's
"It is hoped that it will prove competitive race in armaments unnecessary to impose any further and the inevitable danger of war, restriction on Mr. Gandhi but this arising from the existence of is a matter that will depend pri- armies, navies and air forces.” marily on whether the liberty "The apprehension that exists, accorded to him is found to lend in no way causes surprise, but 1 itself to the promotion of the çivil | do not fully abaro' the apprehension disobedience movement, or any because I am convinced that the similar agitation directed against failure of this Disarmament Con- the Government, or to affect, the j ference would be a terrible dis- maintenance of law and order."—| 'nster in the life of Europe and the British Wireless.
world.
"I refuse to contemplate a -failure."
COTTON DISPUTE-
· DISCUSSIONS
SETTLEMENT - HOPED TO-DAY
A
A
Referring to Germany's equality? claim, he thought they could go. forward with their work next week feeling that with good-will and- conciliation this. Incident could be settled to the advantage not paly of Germany and the vanquished. countries but of Europe, and the world-British Wireless.
HOME FOOTBALL
ARMADALE BEATEN BY HIBERNLANS
The total applications for con- įversion have now reached £1,895,-
London, Sept. 15.. |000,000, according to the stato- joint conference of N- It is with much rogret that we labour was imposed by Mr: Wynne When handed a sheet of
paper have to record the death of Mrs.
mont issued at the headquar- presentatives of employers and Jones, at the Central Police Court and the pen, the defendant en To Ming, widow of the late Dr.
ters of the National Savings Com-operatives in the manufacturing this morning, on a coolie who was quired whether his Worship do To Ming, of Canton, at the ad-|
12.mittee by General Seeley. The section of the cotton industry hefd - charged with larcony from the
a further meeting to-day, and will A ripple has been created in total redemptions applied for person of an unknown Chinese of one that he write in English or vanced age of 86 years.
resume its efforts to secure As amount to £88,000,000. The decossed lady, who was political circles by rumours, A fountain pen.
His Worship:-Both, if you well-known and widely respected yet neither officially confirmed nor Redemptio forms for £2,500,000 settlement of the dispute to-
London, Sept. 16: Rofondant WILA seen, to pick like.
in Hongkong, was the mother of denied, that a crisis has developed have been formally revoked by morrow afternoon.
Armadale, playing at home in the the pocket of a Chinese Дв The defendant replied, that ho Dr. Coxion To, medical pract in the Cabinet.
Meanwhile, a sub-committee is Second Division of the Tholders who have changed their
Scottish the latter was about to board could not write English; hut tioner of Hongkong: Dz. Herb. The alleged crisis is attributed $1,200,000 In stock or bonds have questions on the agenda, which Hibernians by four goals to two
minds. In addition, holders. of proceeding with the discussion of League to-day, word defeated by bus outside the Star Forry Fier, would write his name in Chinese. To. dentist, of Hongkong:-Dr. To
district Connaught Road, A
His Worship then requested Tat-chiu, dentist, of Canton; and to disagreement over the agree applied for their holdings to be ox- are grouped under four head-Our Own Correspondent. watchman, who had shadowed the that, the defendant write his de-of the late Dr. Y. K. To. She also ments recently reached at the changed in another form.
Ings: Firstly, the re-establlah- defondant, wont after him
and fence that he had bean walking leaves three daughters, eighteen Imperial Economic Conference at A balance of $112,000,000 re- ment of collective bargaining and when he brought him back to along the pavement and had grandchildzon (including Dr. Ottawa.S
mains in respect of which no action the restoration of arcements: The Acting Manager of the 12 whore, the pen was stolen the just taken the pen out of his own Ernest To, son of Dr. Coxion To). It is reported that Sir Herbert has yet been taken, British Wire- secondly, machinery to ensure the Hong Bank Ltch, has received nahr complainant had gone, having op pocket when arrested.
and four great-grandchildren; sa Samuol, the Home Secretary, Is ¡less.
honouring of any agroamienta information from his head offices parently boarded the bus with The defendant replied that he well as a sister, Mrs. Tang Ping: thinking of roalgning together
Singapore-that the Bank aRTANT T reached; thirdly, wages; fourthly on with its Ogriez CUTTER auto only ung that he had been could give that evidence verbally, shi, of Canten, who is 91 years of with coverál og fisiollowers" In rumoured to have interrupted reinstationeren Praband lik
but could not write it