SOVIET ADAMANT
METRO-VICKERS TRIAL TO PROCEED
AMBASSADOR'S VISIT
Moscow, Mar. 29, Acting on instructions from London, Sir Esmond Orey, the British Ambassador, phid another visit to the Foreign Commis- sariat to-day in connexion with the arrest of employees of Metro- politan-Vickers.
In the course of the interview, M. Litvinoff. said:
"Methods of crude outside pressure may sometimes be effective, in Mexico, but in Russia they are fated to fall.” According to a semi-official state- ment, the Ambassador went to in- form the Foreign Commisar what. steps the British Government pro- posed to take if the trial was not cancelled, but Sir Eamond Ovey re- frained from specifying the mea-. sures when M. Litvinoff declared that the case will be tried shortly and that it is useless for the Bri- tish Government to attempt to change that decision.
IZVESTIA INTERVIEW. Izvestia has published an inter- view with M. Vlahinsky, the Public Prosecutor, in connexion with the case, in which M. Vishinsky vigor- ously denies the rumours that the prisoners have been subjected to "third degree' or any other kind of pressure...
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CHELSEA SURPRISE
VALUABLE. WIN AT DERBY
HOME FOOTBALL RESULTS
London, March 29.
Six matches were down for
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 30 1933.
DIXMUDE AIR MISHAP
INVESTIGATION PROCEEDING
FIRST DISASTER OF CLASS
London, March 29. -
decision in the English and The examination and removal Scottish League Lo-day in an effort of the wreckage of the air liner to clear off some of the arrears "City of Liverpool" which met of fixtures.
with disaster, near Dixmude, Results ran much in accordance began this afternoon in the with expectations except at. Derby presence of "a British Air by the only goal scored, gaining Belgian air authorities. where Chelsea snatched victory Ministry Inspector and the two very valuable points in their effort to avoid relegation. The foot of the table now reads: Bolton....... 35 10 8 17 63 78 28 Blackpool 31 12 3 19 57 70 27 Middlesbro.. 33 10 6 17 49 63 26 Chelsea..... 34 11 4 19 42 61 26 Wolves.... 34 9 7 13 66 87 25 Leicester...33 6 11 16 50 75 23
resulted in a sharing of points but
Southern Section matches both
expresses
DISASTROUS FIRE AT YAUMATI
THREE BUILDINGS INVOLVED
Yaumati was the scene, early this morning, of a disastrous firo which broke out in a Chinese restaurant occupying three build- ings, Nos. 320-324, Shanghai Street.
The outbreak was sudden and assumed large dimensions within a few minutes. No-one appears to have noticed it until all the three buildings were well alight. these roused by shouts. He quick- Li Wah, a baker, was one of got into the street, from where he could see, even at that early stage, all the upper floors of the four-storeyed buildings already in flames.
RADIO BROADCAST
HELENA MAY INSTITUTE RELAY
355metres (84.6 /c.).
From Z. B. W., on wave length of
5-8 p.m. European programme 5-5.30 p.m.
A relay of the Cheero Band from the Helena May Institute Tea Room. by courtesy of Mr. G. W. True and the Committee.
6.30-5.45 p.m. Orchestral,
Arioso (Bach). Girls from Baden (Komzak).
Victoria Orchestra. V-50037
Philadelphia Chamber String Game of Kisses (Rizal).
Simfonietta. 9508
F7
Victoris Orchestra. V-50037 5.45-6.30 p.m.
The King, in a message to the A district call brought all avail-| Imperial Airways Chairman, Sirable fire appliances on the main-Helena May Institute Hall by courtesy A relay of the Concert from the Eric Geddes, sympathy with the relatives of upper floors, which included the
deep land to a difficult task. All the of Mrs. R. Sanger and the Committee.
6.30-7.15 p.m. Variety. the passengers and crew who lost first, second, an third floors of their lives and with the Company. Nos, 322, 323, and 324, were burnt out by the time control was secured.
COMMONS QUESTION.
statement, says that to those who Sir Eric Geddes, in a public in the Northern Section, Chester, direct and work for the Imperial leadership, the three leading teams by а five-goal victory, resume Airways, the deplorable accident is a great blow and the shock is being. Chester
.34 20. 6 8 81 47 46
greater owing to the pride they took in their nine yeara' record, Hull
33 19 7 7 78 37 46
during which 10,600,000 miles had Wrexham ... 32 19
5 8 12 47 13
been flown. The results are appended:
FIRST DIVISION,
Derby
0. Telses DIVISION II (SOUTH). Aldershot Eristol R.
1 Brighton
Bristol C. DIVISION III (NORTH),
5 York City
Chester
The accused, he states, will be
.. SCOTTISH LEAGUE. given a public trial in
the Motherwell
5 Hearts Supreme Court and the trial will Dundee
probably commence early next month. Foreign counsel may at- tend the hearings but will not be permitted to act for the accused.
The public prosecutor said the case was passed over to the pro- Becuting authorities by the O.G. P.U. on March 19. It was now being investigated with a view to a thorough elucidation of all the circumstances. A number of tho accused, both Russian and British, had already been examined.
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"SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.*** They were being-prosecuted on charges of deliberate injury to the equipment of electrical enterpri. ses, deeds perpetrated "in accord- ance with special instructions," constituting a crime as defined in Article 58 of the Criminal Code, also for other erimes including the giving and acceptance of bribes. The "present judical in- vestigation would be completed within the next ten days or so and the case would then be tried by a special session of the Supreme Court.
"The present judical investiga- tion is being conducted in strict) keeping with the provisions of the Soviet Code of Criminal Proce-: dure. Only enemies striving by every means to worsen our rela- tions with other tales could spread absurd rumours alleging deviations from the "Established rules of procedure, which we are strictly carrying out.
DEFENCE ARRANGEMENT.
3 Kilmarnock
Reuter.
TRIAD SOCIETY REVENGE
MAN PUSHED INTO
THE SEA
paratively untouched..
The ground floors were left com
if any casualties occurred. Details At the moment it is net known regarding insurance that may have been carried by the Ping Beung, the restaurant affected, are also unavailable...
The quick extension of the fire was due to a draft induced by the
Orchestral--Drums in my Heart.
Orchestral-Kinda Like You.
T
Song Song
Leo Reisman & His Orchestra 22316 Falling in Love Again. What Archibald Says, Goon.
Gracie Fields (Comedienne) Organ Sole-If I Had a Talking
B3692.
Picture.
Morning.
Organ SoloA Little Kiss Each Reginald Foort, B3324 Orchestral-Alice Blue Gown Orchestral-Plantation Dance. Victor Salon Orchestra,
Benno
24093
As official inquiries are being open character of the interior of Plane Solo-Rocco Ane Blanc, conducted, it is undesirable to the three buildings, all of the Piano Solo-Le Pe Moiseivitch. E492 hazard a guess as to the cause of upper floors of which were given the disaster, but every possible assistance will be given by the Company to ascertain it and to take all possible precautions to prevent further accidents.
In their grief at the bereave- aments suffered, the Company find some consolation in the confidence shown on all sides and in the fact that the passengers who had applied for reservations to-day on some of their services exceed the act commodation available.
Because he would not join their club, Chan Cho-tak, a sampan man at Aberdeen, village, was treated by three Trind Society men in summary fashion last night, when he was brutally assaulted in Main Street, and Bnally pushed over the sen-wall.
PUBLIC STATEMENT.
The air disaster was the subject |
pose.
7.15
house and re-adapted to the pur-Orchestra-Goodnight, Vienna. over to the business of a tea- Orchestral--Living in Clover.
New Mayfair Orchestra, 24064 A multitude of jets were di-Song-Columbine's Garden.
Song-Thinkin of Mary. rected on the buildings from a side street, a back lane, and from:
Walter Glynne (Tenor), B3106 adjoining buildings, and these had Quotations. Selected London & New am. Closing Local Stock the desired effect after an hour York Stock Quotations, etc. and a half's strenuous play. 7.30 pm-8 pm. Concert Items. The last stream was turned off Song A Maori Slumber Song (Te at 2.40 a.m.
Rangi Pal).
Frances Alda (Soprane). 1330. Piano Solo-Variations on Themes
the nine upper storeys were burnt
No casualties oecurred, but all
out,
Goods in the two shops on either side of the central stairaces. of a question in the Commons of the tea-house were damaged by where the Under-Secretary for Air, Sir Philip Sassoon, said the air craft appears to have caught fire
in the air.
Until the receipt of the pre- liminary report from the Inspector
|
water.
The cause of the fire is un- known, but it is believed to have originated in the kitchen on the second floor of the tea-house.
of Accidents this morning, it is FINANCIER ON TRIAL not possible to make any further statement.
as that the fire started in one of In the meantime, reports such the engines should be treated with the greatest reserve.
The affair is likely to have a grave complication, as, in falling since the last accident attended by Sir Philip Sassoon recalled that the victim landed on rock exposed loss of life, nearly 2 years ago, by a low tide, and received injuries Imperial Airways had flown over which included a fractured skull.four million miles and carried over have been implicated in the case, safety in which the country might Cheung Shing-lee, alleged to 99,000 passengers, a record of is in police custody, while the take legitimate pride. arrest of the two other men, whose names and description have been furnished, is being sought.
INTER-VARSITY GOLF MATCH
LIGHT BLUES WIN EASILY
London, Mar. 20.
been in constant use for six years The type of machino involved had and this is the first accident in the course of over 2,000,000 miles flown by this type on regular services.
THE INVESTIGATION. Under approved international procedure, the responsibility for the investigation rested with the country in which the accident oc- curred, though it was customary to associate with the enquiry, the technical representatives of the longed. country to which the aircraft be-
In answer to Izvertie's Inquiry as to arrangements for the de- fence of the accused, Mr. Vishin aky explained that the accused, including the six British subjects, were at liberty to engage any member of the Bar for their de- the foursomes, Cambridge winning Jatives of those killed,
Oxford put up a good fight in experts. He conveyed to the re- fence. Otherwise they would be by three matches to two, but were found sympathy of the Secretary defended by a person specially overwhelmed in the singles, Cam of State and himself at the loss provided for by law.
bridge winning by seven matches eo tragically sustained-Britiak "According to the existing laws to one, with two halved.-Reuter, Wireless.
played over the Prince's course at In the inter-Varsity golf match, Sandwich, Cambridge University proved vastly superior winning by responsible Belgian
No doubt in the present case the authorities being halved. len matches to three two others would work in the closest and most cordial co-operation with British
of the U.S.S.R.; as with most other countries, including England, for- eign barristers are not permitted to act for the defence. This na- turally does not mean that foreign counsel cannot be present at the trial, since there can be no limita- tions in this respect. The case will be tried at a special public session of the Supreme Court. It will probably commence early April."-Reuter and Tass.
-WIFE COMMITS SUICIDE
in
VILLAGER ENDS HER LIFE
"
the
pro-
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF 17' IS THE INTEREST OF THE! The Ben Line a.. Bennevis is dad coMMERCIAL WORLD THAT WEALTH here from Home parts via Singapore SHOULD BE FOUND EVERYWHERE and Manila on April 8th. Burke. --
A hire ear collided with a tram in "The Problem of Education in Connaught Road Central, near Claver
ly Street, yesterday, but the impact Hongkong" formed the subject of was slight, and no damage was suffer. most interesting presidential addressed by either vehicle. given by Rev. Fr. G. Byrne before moeting of the University Education Society in the University Assembly Room last night
from the pablished list of those who The following names were omitted sent wreaths to the funeral of Mrs. R Shannon on Tuesday: "Betty and
Driving a car, No.3449 In Water Bill" her three boys "Robbie, Pat and loo Road yesterday, Mrs. C, Roy," and "Nancy, Joan and Bill." Bradley, living at Observatory Villas, was unable to avoid an aged Chinese
:
Continued from Page 1-) average cost of fifteen shillings per share, when, on the majority of the procurable on the market at from dates of purchase, the shares were to three shillings per share. aforementioned Japanese compantes All these shares were sold to the
portunities of selling their shares while independent shareholders of the Corporation had not the op-
on such favourable terms.
SHAREHOLDERS SACRIFICED. secution that Harman disregarded It is thus alleged by the pro- the interests of the general share- holders, whose interests" were sacrificed to. Harman and his co- defendants.
Horman is stated to be Chair- man of the following companies:
Aurochs Investment Co., Ltd. Branston Artificial Silk Co., Ltd. British Bank for Foreign Trade,
Ltd.
Central Oil, Mining, and Chemi
cals Trust, Ltd.
Chosen Corporation, Ltd. Colonial Proprietary Co., Ltd. Gas, Water, and General Invest-
ment Trust, Ltd.. London Irish Trust, Ltd. . New African Co., Ltd. Oceana Consolidated Co., Ltd. Rock Investment Co., Ltd. Textile Industrial Trust Co.. . Ltd, He is also a director of British Rubber and General Trust, Ltd., and Spies Petroleum Co., Ltd.
from Carmen (Bizet-Horowitz).
Vladimir Horowitz, 1327 Songs-(a) The Self Banished (Blow, UTT. Foxx), (b) Il Sail Upon the Dog Star (Purcell, arr. Moffat). Songs Song of Momus to Mars
(Boyce).
John Goss (Baritone). B2942 Violin Solo-Caprice in E Flat Major
(Wieniawaki-Kreisler),
Mischa Elman. 1364 Songs (4) Haul Away, Too (b) What Shat We Do with the Drunken Sailor (arr. Terry),
Songs(a) Fire Down Below (b)
Hullabaloo Belay (Harris).
John Goss & the Cathedral Male Toice Quartet. B2420 'Cello Solo-Serenata. Napoletana
(Sgambati) Cello Solo-Intermezzo (Vivaldi).
Pablo Casals. 1642 8 p.m. Local Time & Weather Re- port.
8.30-10.30 pim. Chinese Studio Concert. News
10.30 p.m. Ragby Midday Press
10.35 p.m. Close Down. All records in the above European programmes are kindly supplied by Messrs. S. Moutrie &Co.
INDIAN LADY'S
DEATH
MRS. S. C. ISMAIL PASSES
The many friends of Mra, S. C. Ismail will regret to learn of her death, which took place at the Yeung Woo Nursing Home, Happy Valley, last night after a pro- tracted illness of some ten years. death being due to endocarditis and cardiac failure.
Although the deceased lady had past ten years ahe had been some- been in indifferent licalth for the
she took a turn for the worse and what better until last night when was taken to the Young Woo Nursing Home, where she died shortly afterwards.
The mother of Messrs. A. K.
THE CO-DEFENDANTS. Mr. Berkeley Fairfax Contgrave is a director of British Bank for Foreign Trade, British Cyanides email, of the American Express Co., Ltd., Chosen Corporation, Company, and Farid Ismail, of the Hamilton's Oll Concessions (Rou- Naval Yard, the late Mrs. Ismajl manía), Ltd,, Spies Petroleum was 51 years of age and was well Company, and Textile Industrial known among the local Indian Trust Company.
community.
Mr. E. G Changeat, of Bartho- Homewroad, N.W., is a director of The funeral will take place solidated Company, and Spies Mohammedan Cemetery. Chosen Corporation, Oceana Con- this evening at 5.30 pm, at the Petroleum Company,
Mr. H. Hely Pounds is a direc
tor of Chosen Corporation; Ltd., FARM MORTGAGE -
and Oceana Consolidated Company, Mr. Conigrave formerly lived at Bryanston-court, €8986 of
· rear Marble
Seven casek of small-pox, one case
BANK
U.S. SENATE
who had unexpectedly left the side of typhoid, and two walk to cross the road. The victim was knocked down, and received in meningitis were reported to the local Arch. He occupied an expensive-
on Tuesday, orly-oppointed bachelor flat which BILL INTRODUCED IN From Talpo the death of a wo-juries to his left hand. He was taken health authorities
to the Kowloon Hospital
the small-por esses two were from he let recently in order to go man, wife of a villager living at
Victoria, four from Kowloon and one abroad. Since his return he has Nam Hang, by suicide, is reported.
found hanging spected citizen by the death of Mr.
The Colony has lost a highly-re. from Shaukiwan The woman was
been living at a West-End hotel. Reuter. from a beam in the sitting room William Popo, which occurred at the An important change in constily- when her husband returned from Victoria Hospital on Tuesday. The tional management of the New Terri work at 8 o'clock the night before and was an old resident of the Colony made yesterday, when control, hitherto
late Mr. Pope was 63 years of
tories
Evangelisation Society was
CLOUDY WEATHER been out here since 1981. A vested in a joint committee represen The police were informed that native of Devonport, the deceased tative of the Union Church and the An, elongated anti-cyclone ex- the woman had previously left her came out to join the Royal Naval To Teal (new the Hop Yat) Church tende from the Yangtse Valley to husband, but had recently return-tters, a position which he held at District of the Kwangtung Synod of Moderate to fresh monsoon will
Dockyard as chargeman of
ships WAS
formally transferred to the Sixth ed, since when her actions had been the time of his death The funeral the Church of Christ in Chins: An prevall over the Northern China the Pacific to the east of Japan: decidedly peculiar, and quarrels took place at the Protestant Cemetery impressive service consecrating the with neighbours are said to have yesterday and was largely attended, change was held at the Union Church Sea. Local forecast:-NE winds, been frequent.
many floral tributes being also sent at Kennedy Road.
fresh; cloudy.
last,
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(Special to "Telegraph") (Telegraph, Copriate. Talegrephis Mes open Ordinance, 1895, Received March 20, .30 .7
Washington, Mar. 29.
gage Bank was introduced in the A EII for the creation of a
Schate to-day by Senator McAdoo. G-$60,000,000 Central Farm Mort-
The Bill is backed by the Gov- ernment-Reuter,
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