THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPIÍ,
MEN JUMP FROM Fanling Races NAVAL REVIEW
STEAMER
TO ESCAPE "SLAVE TRAFFICKERS”
White Stars Not to Appear
HARBOUR INCIDENT PROBABLE WINNERS
A startling Incident occurred in the Harbour near West Peint yer- terday afternoon, when seven mon jumped overboard from a steamer which was about to leave Ilong- kong. Appearently desperate mon, they one after the other, jumped into the water from the moving stoamor. Two were never seen again...
According to the survivors of this strange opisode, noven of them Poo Yu and Hok Shan districts, five were picked up by the polica launch which was cruising nearby: Bubsequent enquiries revealed that the men were farmers of the Poo Yu and Hok Shan districts, who arrived in Canton last week looking for employment. The men were strangers to one another.
THE OLD STORY.
One of them states that he en- countered the leader of n "alave-
FOR SUNDAY
(By “Ringtail")
After the wonderfully auccess. ful Christmas meeting at Fanling on Tuesday, Sunday's gathering race-goers on the New Territories course can look forward to a great day.
Once again there are woven events for decision and entries are right up to the mark.
who won on Tuesday, will be a - In the first race, White Stars, non-starter, and this leaves Cupid or Britannic Hall as favourites. Mr. R. II. Charles will be handling Cupid, who should pull off this
event.
Red Leaves has a chance, and Social Mark and Peter Daves may be worth consideration for place bota,
IMPRESSIVE SCENE -
AT VALLEY
FINE DISPLAY
With over a thousand seamen and Royal Marines from the Flect participating, the naval review at Happy Valley this morning was one of the most stirring spectacles witnessed in Hongkong for many days,
"RIGOLETTO”
OPERA COMPANY'S SUCCESS
"Good" wine needs no bush" in an apt simile for grand operatic favourites, and to no other more tham "Rigoletto" does this apply. The San Carlos Grand Opera Company produced the famous piece at the Star Theatre last night, and its length (It was after midnight when it ended)", did not lessen the appreciation of
the audience.
wha
The ceremonial Battalion, which "Rigoletto" was à triumph for Captain T. B. Drew, O.B.E., of role, was magnificent. His intre- under the command of M. Senmuzzi, who, in the title H.M.S. Kont, comprised "A" Com-pretation of the monologue, Part pany, from H.M.S Kent and the Siamo, was a glorious piece of Eighth Destroyer Flotilla, consist- work and deserved the unstinted ing of two platoons of 24 fle, "B" pralad given by the delighted Company from H.M.S. Cornwall audience. and H.M.S. Hermes, "C" Company Scamuzzi way and the Submarine Flotilla, from H.M.9. Suffolk, H.M.S. Med eno platoon of Royal Marines cach of one Sergeant and 40 ranks and file from H.MS's. Kent, Cornwall, Hermes and Suffolk, and a Naval Howitzer Battery of one gun and Himber and crow of nineteen each from the Kent, Cornwall, Hermes and Suffolk.
The short distance provided for In two coluning, the men reached traffickera' gang" while wandering in the second race should favour almost from one end of the Valley on the Canton Bund some four the Dunce, and I should not be to the other, and the inspection of days ago and was invited to a tes- surprised to see this pony pull it the two linea by the Commander- house by the stranger who told! off, but it will receive warm up-in-Chief, Admiral Sir Howard him that there were wonderful position from Malakit, who, al-Kelly, K.C.B., C.M.G., M.V.O., took opportunities awaiting able-bodied though running well on Tuesday, nearly half an hour. At the end labourers in Hongkong. After promising the farmer that he was unlucky to fall, Two other of the inspection the Commander would be given work as a cook in Koed runners are Cloudy Eve and in-Chief mounted the dias, and the a Hongkong shop, the two depart-
Patch.
Battalion advanced from the right ed after making an appointment to
In column of platoons, the Cin-C. aneet noxt day on a Canton-Hong-
taking the salutes as they marched kong steamer.
Battalion returned in close column past. After the march post, the
the" of platoons, the officers saluting their words as they marched past, Commander-in-Chief with
Arriving on the steamer, the man found nine other man there and these, together with members of the traffickers' gang, later ar- rived in Hongkong. Then, ac- cording to the man's story, all ten wero enticed to a house and were advised to remain indoors until work could be assigned to them.
Three days' confinement caused strong suspicion ayong the la- bourers, and when one began to question the members of the gang, he was ordered to keep quiet Later it is stated, the. labourers wore roughly handled.
TAKEN TO STEAMER.
In the small hours of yesterday morning, the ten men wore taken from the house and conveyed by motor boat to a steamer bound for a foreign port. They were kept under
strict surveillance until the steamer raised anchor. Then the watch on the men was relaxed, whereupon the labourers had a
brief conference among them; selves and decided that the best way to escape being sold into in- dentured labour was the jump Into the harbour. Accordingly, Boven took this course and of this number five were rescued by the palico.
This morning the five men were taken to the S.C.A. where they were informed that they would be handed to the Tung Wah Hospital which would see that they were safely escorted back to their homes,
"WANTED" MAN IN
COURT
RETURNING TO CANADA
A "CERT".
Daylight Eve is a "cert" for the Black Marin for a place. Fighting third eyent and I like prospects of Blood and Duke of Milan are trus- ty little pontes and will fight every inch, whilst it is of interest to note that White.Heather, although
MASSED BANDS:
The Battalion marched with
it has been lame, may start here-wonderful precision to the strains Shan looks the most probable Kent, Cornwall Hermes, and Suf- After its last run, Flen Fing of the massed bands of H.M.S. candidate for the fourth race, but one cannot ignore Imperial Hall. folk, under the conductorship of Bandmaster (W.0.) W. Hum- phreys, R.M.
Christmas Belle can also be ex- pected to give a good performance over this distance, and Sonction and Unt!! Then are triera ff nothing else.
Again In Act II
of the most beautiful duets in the triumph with Plangi fanciulla, one scored veritablo
opera. The score finished with a
1932
RADIO BROADCAST
PROGRAMME OF RECORDED (MUSIC)
From Z. B. W. on wayo-length of 165 metros (845-k/c).
- 4.30-7 p.m. - Chinens recorded pro- gramme.
7-10.30 p.m.
European programme, "
7 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quota- tlon, Bolected London and New York; Stock Quotations, otci
7.15-8.15 p.m. Request Hema.
8 p.m.. (Local Time and Weather Report).
SongMy Bin, BongTor.
Franklyn Baur (Tenor). Victor/22050, Octal-Liebestraum (Love's Dream)
(Liszt, aer. Willoughby). Octet--Noctume in E-Piat.
(Chopin, arr. Willoughby).
J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. DX862. Accordion Salo-Wedding of the
Winds (Hall),' Accordion Bolo-Estudiantins
(Waldteufel),
Mario Perry. Victor/20175. Humorous Song-National Economy.
ringing top note, and no little Valdi, who, as Gildo, ang-with-Humorous Song I'm Walting Now praise should be given to Mlle. Scamuzzi.
The famous quartetto-Bella figlia dell'amore, was also provocn- the tive of much prales from audience but its success was due more to Cav. G. Puccetti, conduc actors themselves. Cav. Fuccetti, with one or two of the cast con. stantly off tempo, kopt rhythm and resonance of the work going by the sheer force of his direction.-N.S.
tor of the orchestra, than to the
EX-PRESIDENT'S WIDOW
the
MRS. ROOSEVELT IN
COLONY
Madison, which berthed early this Among the passengers by the American Mail Biner President morning from San Francisco, via ports, WAS Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Sr., the widow of the The composition of the Battalion lato President of the United commanders was Capt. T. B. Drew, States, and mother of the present O.B.E., H.M.S. Kent, Battalion Governor-General of the Philip THREE GOOD PONIES.
Commander, Cmdr. G. B. Middle-pine Islands. ton, H.M.S. Cornwall, Battalion The pick of the entrants for the Second In Command, Lt. Cmdr. fifth race are Champagne Bay, L.M.R. Campbell, H.M.S. Kent, Of Loch Ryan, and Rooslan, and from ficer Instructor and Lt. Cmdr. R. them will come the winner. Just J Shaw, H.M.S. Kent. Battery Imagine if it can find its best form Commander. might have a say in the matter of places.
Alexander Halt is an extra good proposition for the sixth event and should beat Festival Eve over this distance. The Plover promises to offer a strong challenge, and some quiet but sound place bets might be made on Snappy Eve.
White Label is a likely winner for the last race, and Esculado and Cinders can be expected to Ogare in the picture.
JAPANESE GIRL'S
DEATH
AFTER FALLING INTO
HOT BATH
to
Manila to visit her son, Col.
Mrs. Roosevelt is on route
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. She was her daughter-in-law, who arrived met on arrival this morning by In Hongkong earlfer this week
A large, erowd of interested from Manila, and by Mr. Dougins spectators, chiefly naval and mili-Jenkins, the American. Consul tary, witnessed the review. No General. official invitations were, however, issued.
Mrs. Roosevelt was the second Considerable interest was mani-wife of the famous President of fested in the streets after the the United States and the mother ceremony when the Battalion, in
of Theodore, Kermit and Quentin. lines of four, marched back to Quentin was killed in France their ships from Happy Valley. during the Great War.
According to her present plans, Mrs. Roosevelt will make only a COTTON & WHEAT short stay with her son. The
LATEST NEW YORK
QUOTATIONS
Messrs. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz; have received the following quota- tions on the New York cotton and wheat exchanges for yesterday:
Cotton
A little Japanese girl, named Hiroko Ikeda, aged three years and ten months, met with a serious ac cident at 20, Macdonnell Road on Wednesday afternoon, as a conse. January
March quence of which she later
died from her injuries,
May July
It appears that a hot bath had October been prepared for the little girl December and that she accidentally fell into Spet it. She was severely scalded, and,
Mark Ark, who is wanted in Canada on a charge of murder, was formally discharged by Mr. Schofield r the Central Police in a serious condition, was rushed Court this morning when it was to the Victoria Hospital. Every-i
atated that he would be returning thing possible was done for her,December
·by the Empress of Asia.
but she passed away yesterday May morning.
Acting Chief Detc live Inspector W. Shannon said he was offering no evidence against the fugitive, and, with his Worship's permis- ston, he was withdrawing the charge. ho, fugitivo had agreed to return to Canada and waive all formalities,
The fugitive
was secordingly discharged and handed over to the escort from Canada.
TRAFFIC CASES
EUROPEANS FINED.
RNJE PREHRAN
July
Opening Closing Rarge Range 5.87-6.87 6.97-6.97 0.00-0.02 0.10-0.11 6.15-0.16 4.22-6.23 6.29-6.30 6.35-0.36
0.48-0.48 0.54-6.50 6.00-0.60 0.69-4.69
0.15
Wheat
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Chicago Winnipeg 4274 4194 14% 43
446
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DAY BY DAY: NEWS IN BRIEF
At the Supreme Court to-morrow The wedding will shortly take place morning, before the Chief Justice, between Mr. Jonquim Pedro Claudio Sir Joseph Kemp, the hearing of a Xavier, of 1, Liberty Avenue, Kow- petition for a receiving order against loon, and Messrs. Steger and Co, general fm. Hyndman. 28, Robinson Road, Heng
Miss Clotoldo Marin porters and exporters, of 2, Connaught kong, Road Central, will take place.
Mr. C. Atkinson, of Inverucas
President Madison will arrive in Manila on January 2, and the distinguished lady expecta to leave there on the liner President Cleveland on January 18 on the return trip to America.
DEATH OF MR. C. P. ROSS
PASSES WHILST ON WAY HOME
Many residents will learn with the deepest regret of the death of Mr. C. P. Ross, of the British India S.N. Company's department Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie and Co., Hongkong.
of
The late Mr. Ross, who had been in ill-health for some considerable time, left the Colony about two months ago, bound for Home, but he was so ill on arriving at Penang that he had to be taken ashoro. Later, he was able to resume his voyage, and he arrived safely at Marsailles, where he was met by however, he passed away his wife. En route to London,
December 17th.
on
The deceased gentleman, who Mr. Juhn Wilson, of 410 Henessy Terrace, Kowloon Dock, has reported had lived in Hongkong for many Road, was injured yesterday after-to the police that while driving his car noon, when he was knocked dorm by along Nathan Road near Felding years, was extremely popular from a and
private car, after stepping out Road, he knocked down a lad named amongst a wide circle of
in Arsenal Street, at the junction of injuries which necessitated his
& great news of his death go Queen's Road East. Mr. Wilson removal to the Kowloon Hospital shock to all who enjoyed his cuived injuries to his head."
friendshifuch sympathy will There should be a large attendance boat for the widow and little Lane Crawford, Ltd, have issued at the European V.M.CA., Kowloon,aughter in their sad bereavement. clear lettering and figures. Another from II.M.S. their useful desk calendar, with its this evening, when amateur thoselane Medway and the
Mr. Valker, of the Hongkong Jockey Club, and Mr. F. G. Mauador, summoned to-day for
ng their cars on the ricksha
chair stand in Connaught Read, were at the Central Police Court fined $10.
Dr. 9. Y. Wan, summoned for Alsoboying a traffic signal at the Function of Stubbs Road and Mor- on Gap Road, admitted the of- ence but pleaded that he mistook motion by the Police constables Tu signal to proceed... A fine of
Dwas imposed.
..
of the season's calendars comes from Fourth Submarine Flotilla d the well-known paper makers, John permission of Capt. Mack R.M.) Dickinson & Co., Leil, London; it is a will present, "What pleat", in sight wall calendar with a coloured picturo secoca. Thentertainment com- of the entrance to the Green Park mences, asm. Admission ticket 1.10 including tax.
Three cases of small-pox, 13 casua
lby
of scarlet fever, three cases of typ S.P.CA. the Hon. Tronsurer, grate
of diphtheria with 7 deaths, one CASE On behalf of the Committee of the
THE END OF 1932
TO BE SIGNALLED BY OBSERVATORY
hold with or death (Limported), fully acknowledges that in responde The Director of the Royal Ob- and four case of meningitia with to the recent annual appeal, a sum of cervatory (Mr. C. W. Jeffries) in-. caso against Mr. U. Gonolla three deaths, were reported to the II.K.$4,860.75 has been collected. As forms us that to-morrow (Satur disobeying a traffic signal at loss health authorities last week. all sums have already been acknow day), the time signal lights will Junotion of Caine Road. and
On Wednesday there was a further lodged by the individual collectors, a case of small-pox, Teaths from detailed list of, subscribers has been bo repeated at midnight to mark Inikabit Road,- Wae adjourned pulmonary tuberculori - Inst woak prepared, and le avaliable for inapee the termination of the year 1982
fotalled thirty-throo....
Lon at the Secretary's Office.
in Hongkong.
For any Kind of Sweetheart.
Norman Long. DB670. Octet-Memories of Johann Strauss
(arr. Willoughby),
J. H. Squire Colesto Octet. DX208. Orchestral-What's Next?
Herman Finck ami Hia Orchestra. DX304. Song--When I Sing my Yodel Song, Song I'm Always Happy.
Friod Lusser (Tadler). DES. 8.15.8.38 p.m. Concert Waltzes, Nighta of Fragrance (Zlehrer). Vienna Maidena (Zichrer),
New Concert Orchestra. 9000, Freuet Euch des Lebens (Strauss). Thousand and One Night (Strauss),
Johann Strauss and Symphony Orchestra. 9226. 8.33-9.10 p.m. Variety. Song-What Are You Thinkin' About
Baby?
Song That's What I Like About You, Phyllis Robins (Comedienne), DB063. Orchestral-With a Song in My
Heart.
Court Symphony Orchestra. DX62; Vocal Quartoite-Hero We Are -Song
Medley.
The Zig Four, DX170. Organ Solo-Ballad Memories.
Quentin M. Maclean. DX135. Vocal Genis-Hold my Hand. Vocal Gems-Bow Bella.
Columbin Light Opera Có, DX332. 9.10-10.30 p.m. Orchestral Concert. Dlo Meistersinger-Overture
(Wagner).
Bruno Walter and Symphony Orchestra. DX86. Song-La Traviata-The One of
Whom I Dreamed (Vordi). Song--Rigoletto-On Every Festal,
Morning (Verdi).
A. M. Guglielmetti (Soprano). D1003. Concerto in E Minor for 'Celle and
Orchestra (Elgar, Op. 85). W. H. Squiro ('Cellist) and the Hallo Orchestra conducted by Sir Hamilton Harty. DX117/DX120. 1st Movement-(n) Adagio (b)
Modorato.
2nd Movement--Allegro molto. 3rd Movement Adagio,
4th Movement-(a) Allegro (b)
Moderate. (c) Allegro mu non troppo.
Song Judas Maccabaeus-Recit, and
Aria (Handel).
Song-The Meistersingers-Prizo
Song (Wagner).
Francia Rusrell (Tenor). 1924. Symphony No. 4 ("Italian") in A
Major (Mendelssohn).
Sir Hamilton Harty conducting The Hallo Orchestra. DX342/DX344. 1st Movement-Allegro Vivaco, End Movement-Andante con moto, 3rd Movement-Con moto moderato, 4th Movement-Saltarello. 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.
10.30 p.m. Close Down.
All records in the above European programmes are Columbia, and are kindly supplied by Messrs. Anderson Music Co. except where otherwise stated. The Victor records are kindly suppiled by Mesara, Tsang Fuok Piano Co
The Studio programme between 5.30 and 7 pm, may, on any day be ro- placed by a relay from England, reception of the fatter happens to be
good.
EMPIRE PROGRAMME.
To-day's broadenst from G.SD, Daventry transmitting on a wave- length of 25.28 metres (11,806 Le.). The programme will be relayed by ZBW If conditions are satiafactory.
5.30 p.m. Timo Signal from Big Bon. The Warht and Ourselves, com- mentary by Mr. Vernon Bartlett, .40 p.m. Ballad Concert, 6.30 p.m. Vaudevilla programme on gramophone records. 7pm. A Rending.
KZRM PROGRAMME. To-day's benadcast from the Manila- 6.00 Stadio Tea Dansa.fi. gramme-Luzon Cabaret A.
5.40 p.m.-Rizal PreInformational 6.10 p.m.-Spanke Poried.
nglish Informational
6.30 B Periop.m.-Dinner Music.. ~~~,60. p.m.--Rizal Day.
7.45 p.m.The Oracle of the Air- Rajah Chando,
8.00 pm General Electric Pro- grammo.
8.30 p.m.-laterine Quarter Nour -Virginia. Wildman. Contralto,
8.45 p.m.-Stock Quotations, Studio Music.
0.00 p.m.-Danco Music--Lytle Music House Orchestra.
10.80 p.m.-Close down,
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