LUAN HO HOSTILITIES
PEKING GOVERNMENT STATEMENT
PROVOCATION DENIED
Peking, May D. The new Japanese offensive in
BRITISH EMPIRE FAIR
ARRANGEMENTS
NOW
WELL IN HAND
A BRIEF SURVEY
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 1933.
ONUS OF PROOF
WEATHER VAGARIES STOPS BASEBALL
WORK AT HONGKONG RIDING SCHOOL
OWNER SUED
Cold and Rain Hinders Major Programmes
RADIO BROADCAST
RELAY OF THE
S.W.U'S BAND
From Z. B. W., on wave length of 365 metres (84.5 k/c.).
7-10.30 p.m. European programme. 7-7.20 pm. Victor Herbert Molod- los by Victor Salon Group directed by Nathaniel Shilkret.
Washington, May 8.-
The question of unus of proof Cold and rain caused several was raised in a case at the The arrangements for the Bri-hall leagues to-day. Cold stopped Lindsell this morning, when Chan postponements in the major base-Supreme, Court, before Mr. Justice tish Empire Fair, which opena at the Peninsula Hotel on May 24, Brooklyn and Chicago in the Shun, of 37, Argyle Street, Mong- and will be continued until the National League, and rain hold up koktsul, Kowloon, claimed the sum 27th, are now well in hand. The the Cincinnati and Philadelphia of $770.35, balance due for work gamo, whilst in the American | done at the Hongkong Riding -the Luan Ho region has not "peals to make the event a great Lengue, rain hindered the Boston School. The defendant was 'N. A. Yestorthoughts - Punchinatio- Jig
response Received in answer to er Buceces than last year has ex- Cleveland encounter and Intenso Rojdestvin, proprietor of the ceeded all expectations.
cold prevented Philadelphin and school. Detroit from playing.
Mr. M. A. Silva, appearing for plaintiff, said the engo for the Now York Glanta auffered defence was that the work had another none out, St. Loula gain- been done defectively. He thought log the upper hand, while the the onus of proof should be en
St. Louis had' the defence. Sonators and thrilling game, resulting in a
innings victory twelfth Washington who topped double figure mark.
fully developed, but already the Peking-Mukden train sorvice is again restricted. The trains are now running only as far as Lunnehow. Reuter.
The excuse for the operations in discounted in Peking, where it is suggested that the Japanese. feeling satisfied that the threaten- ed crisis over the C.E.. will not develop into an open brench, are now pursuing
their
original objective in North China.
MERE PRETEXT?
Ex-
Until the arrival of Hija rellency the Governor, Sir Willam Peel, and the official party, the main entrance of the Peninsula Hotel in Salisbury Road will be closed to the public, who will be admitted by the side entrance in Hankow Rond.
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A very complete public address system is being installed by the Hongkong Telephone Company whereby all speeches and the entire musical programme will be heard in every public room of the hotel. It is pointed out that no Chinese The regimental band of the pin-| forces proceeded further north fcolns will be in attendance, than Peltaiho, and that Tokyo put reports into circulation suggesting that the Japanese had withdrawn at least to the other side of the Shih Ho.
LITTLE OPPOSITION,
permission of the Commanding Officer, Lieut. Col. E. J. de C. Boys, New York M.C, and officers, and will play St. Louis the Governor and party to the ofletul dais and later render 11
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If the Japanese reports are ac-metat luncheon. curate, there could have been no provocation for the now attacke. Outstanding features of At no point did the rival forces show are the Dominion sections. come into contact, antil the Japa- The Australia, New Zealand and nese retraced their steps and re- South Africa displays, under the newed the offensive.
direct management of Mr. S. G. Williams. hon, agent of the New Zealand Government, will occupy the art ... J11 7 se nemured veranda on the first Door of the hotel, while the Canadian section will be given an allotment of its own in the Moorish Bar on ground floor, with Major V, Duclos, Canadian Government Trade Com missioner in charge.
A Peking Government spokes- man stated to-day that the Japan Es are not likely to experience any difficulty in again occupying the territory as far as the Tuan Ito an since their retreat only a small Chinese contingent was sent in their rear to preserve pence and order.
the
In charge of the flower section
The question which has yet to be decided however, is whether will be Mrs. Hoare, assisted by a
number of lady friends.
For
the Japanese intend to halt their this department the eastern ter- now advance at the Luan Ho, or whether they will find provoca-race of the Peninsula Hotel beside
the tion in the presence of Chinese]
Hongkong and Shanghai troops on the west bank of the Bank's Kowloon office, has been
reserved.
river and une this dea pretext for an advance into the Peking and Tientsin area.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
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Renter.
REORGANISING FISHERIES
BRITISH GOVERNMENT ACTION
Mr. H.S.P. Mossop (Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master) sald contract was entered into for work to be done at a cost of $2,215 and it was agreed that the archi- tect specified for an extra amount of $10 under contract, making a total of $2,285. Under the con-1 tract it was provided that payment: should be made against certificates of the contract therefore onus of proof was on plaintiff to show that those certificatea had been given for full payment of the 82,285.
As regards work done entirely outside the contract with which the architect had nothing to do
Pan Americana-I've Boen Decorat- World (from "The Rose of Algeria") ed-Twilight Barakecsb-Rose of the
Erin's Islo Eileen Alanna Anthore- The Irish Have a Great Day. To-night (from "Elleen") You're the Only Girl for Mo-When You'ro Away (from. "The Only Girl").
7.20
p.m. Closing Local Block Quotatione, Selected London & New York Stock Quotations, etc.
7.30-8 p.m.
Viennese Melodies by Marck Weber & His Orchestra. L24001 The Band Wagon
with Fred & Adele Astaire, Leo Relaman & Ilis Orchestra and the ComIJOSETS. £24003 8 p.m.
Local Timo & Weather
8.30-9.30 p.m.
Report.
Batin. South Wales Borderers, con- ducted by Bandmaster J. L. Gecks, from Mount Austin Barracks, by courtesy of the Omeer Commanding. 0.30-10. p.m. Concert From the Studio.
A relay of the Band of the 1st
Programme.
1. Songs-(a) The Wind in the Chimney (Sanderson), (b) The Lass
at all, plaintiff avere making claim with the Delicato Air (Arne), (c) for certain extra work. Defend To a Wild Rose (MacDowell.) Mrs.
ant quite agreed that certain extra | L. St. A. Sharpham (Soprano) accom- work was to be done which meant Panied by Miss N. Fllut. that onus again Iny on plaintiff to
Give me the Open 2. Sombroise), Road shew the contract price. It was eon-Through (Penn). Mr. R. 1. Pedioy (b) Smilin' tended that no contracts were en (Baritone) accompanied by Mrs. L. tered into for work at a price set St. A. Sharphora. Jout by plaintiff in his particulars. There was a dispute of $85 on the certified price.
His Lordship-Is It agreed that the architect did in fact give plaintiff a certificate for the whole amount?
Mr. Mossop:-I submit that in his certificate of September 12, 1932, the architect showed that $85 was to be deducted for bad mater- final certificate was given for $200 ials and delay in completion. A
after the issue of the writ which still showed the deduction of $85.
Mr. Mossop stated that there London, May 8.
was a difference in price of $55 for extra work. Plaintif had been The Cafeteria abutting Nathan
Major Elliot, Minister of Agri- asked to complete the work satis. Road has been given over the culture. stated to-day that the factorily and had agreed to do so. industrial section which unfort- Government had decided to intro- The sum of $118.86 had been paid TROOPS MOVEMENT,
unately cannot be accommodated duce legislation providing for the into Court and as soon as work Extensive Japanese troop move-in the Hotel proper,
regulation of supplies of fish com-was done satisfactorily defendant ment along the Shanhalkwan-Chin-
So great has been the demanding on the market of Great Bri-admitted he would be liable for
wangtao section of the P.M.R. are for space this year that the com-tain, and to impose regulations in the sum of $460.
BOY OF SIXTEEN BANISHED
Mr. Silva contended that he was
3. Songe (a) I've Had To-day, (b) Comin' Thro' the Rye.. Mrs. L. St. A. Sharpham (Soprano) accompanied by Miss N. Flint,
4. Songs (a) Until (Sanderson), (b) The Ginchy Road (Edward). Mrs. R. I. Pedley (Baritone) accom- paneld by Mrs. L. St. A. Sharpham. 10-10.30 p.m. From the Studio. The 3rd of a series of four talks on "Astronomy" by The Rev. Father D. MarDonald, S. J. (The last talk will 10 p.m.) be broadcast on Tuesday 16th May, at
10.90 News.
p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press
10.30 p.m. Close Down. All records in the above European programmes are kindly supplied by Messrs. S. Moutrie & Co.
KWOK HUNG-KI SENTENCED
ONE MONTH'S HARD LABOUR
passed
Taking into consideration tho fact that the defendant had been in custody since March 11, Mr. Wynne-Jones in the Police Court this morning, extended leniency and month's hard. Iabour on Kwok sentenco of one
Hung-ki, the young motor sales- man of Messrs. Gocko & Company, who was found guilty on April 20 on a charge of fraudulent conver- alon of a car, to his own use.
A second charge of obtaining $1,000 by means of a forged cheque at the American Exprons Company was dismissed.
reported.
Funing is now being attacked mittee has been obliged to crect order to try to combat the growing and Chinchangying and suliu-two large pavilons on the ex- evil of over fishing in the North entiled to judgment for the sum RB the de- ying are also threatened. A tehre lensive piece of land at the corner Sea and other areas near Great of $460 immediately situation exists at Chicnanhsien.of Nathan and Salisbury Roads. Britain regarding which many fence had not counter claimed that amount as damages for de- In them will be housed firstly the complaints had been made, --Special.
New Territories products along- It was proposed to regulate the fective work and cited authorities side which will be shown a poultry size of mesh used by British ves-on the point. Rection under the supervision of sels so as to facilitate the escape
His Lordship pointed out that Mr. J. A. S. Alves and the Blisses of under-sized fish and thereby defendant may defend an action Alves. In addition there will be
and couter claim if he wished. contribute to to
the economic Ho ruled that the onus was on the a large space set aside for the
dovelopment. of the
fishing defence. exhibition of motor cars, engines, pumpa and innumerable office grounds.
Defendant, in evidence, stated KEEPER OF AN OPIUM appliances, while a section of the This would apply to both British in regard to two matsheds which
DIVAN
lay-out has been allotted to dis- and foreign supplies.
had been erected and were part playa of building materials manu-
of the work in dispute that when Arrangements were contem-they were completed by the con- Revenue Officer Grimmitt, at the factured in Hongkong.
To meet the extra expense of plated with a view to restricting tractors he found that inferior Central Magistracy this morning,
house the the landing of fish drom the more bamboon had been used and that charged two Chinese with posses-erecting pavilions to sion of opium and running an overflow an appeal was circulated distant fishing grounds, which the walls were thin and the roof
He opium divan at Malu Street, Sai- by the committee and there has were at all times relatively of a leaked. complained many
been a ready response from firms. poor quality, to a
himself certain size times to the contractor when dealing with a surplus to and also to the architect, normal requirements.
Referring to work in regard to a number of jumpa at the school, A Reorganisation Commission witness said the contractor agreed would be established to draft the to do that work free of charge. proposals for a reorganisation to No tender was submitted for price. be laid before and considered by, but in September he received a the fishing industry. These pro-claim for the work done. posals had been communicated to In regard to an item for mak- the countries chiefly interested ing a track and approach to the and he hoped to introduce the School, witness said the contrac- necessary legislation at an carly tor tendered at $160 and he, wit- date. British Wireless.
ness, offered $150. The contractor did not openly agree to the reduc- ed price but nevertheless com- (menced the work.
wanho.
First defendant took responsibi- lity, and second defendant was) discharged.
NEW CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
Firat defendant was Aned $226 or three months' hard labour.
Another man charged with pos- Ression of opium and keeping a divan was fined 25 or two weeks', and $175 or six weeks' hard labour, | AIR MARSHAL SIR the senteneca to run consecutively. E. ELLINGTON
A boy of about 16 years of age, who admitted that he paid
London, May 8. rent, was charged with posses-) The Air Ministry announces the sion of oplum and keeping a divan appointment of Air Chief Marshal in Saiwanho while six others were Sir Edward Ellington as chief of charged with smoking,
$12;
Mr. Schofield sentenced the boy to six strokes, and banishment, while the smokers were fined $26) or ono month's Imprisonment each.
LOTTERY TICKET PROSECUTIONS
the Air Staff in succession to the BANGLE TAKEN FROM late Str W. Geoffrey Salmond, whose death occurred last week.
CHILD'S BODY
UNUSUAL CASE AT MAGISTRACY
SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCED. When the Court resumed this, Sir Edward Ellington has been
afternoon it was stated that the the member for Personnel on the Air Counell since 1931, and has
parties had come to a settlement, been principal Air A. D. C, to the
whereby the eum paid into Court King since 1930. He served in
namely, $118.85, was to be paid the Great War from 1914-18, being An unusual case came before out to plaintiffs immediately, with mentioned in despatches, awarded Mr. Grantham at the Kowloon $300 to be paid to plaintiff's noll- the Legion of Honour and the C. Magistracy this morning when a citor before noon on Saturday, to
1. G. He was General Director Chinese youth was charged with gether with the coats when taxed. of Supply and Research at the Air stealing a bangle from the body was also decided that a fur A FINÈ OF $25
Ministry from 1919 to 1921, and of a dead child.
ther sum of $300 be paid in month- Sub-Inspector member of the Air Council from Tuckott anid an Indian contablely instalments of $100 each, Charged with the possession of 1918-22. He commanded the Royal an defondant in Nancheong 22 po plu tickets, a Chinese inAir Forco in the Middle East Street picking up something, and Court this morning stated the from 1922-23, and held a similar found that defendant had removed tickets were purchased by his command in India from 1923 to a bangle from a body which had master and had boen left with him. | 1926 and In Iraq 1926-28. He been dumped in the street. Detective-Sergeant Fowlie
Commander-in-Chief of tho defendant produced the key to a air defence of Great Britain from Dofendant, who was unemploy
sold was
drawer in which the tickets were 1920 to 1931-Reutor.
kopt. A One of $25 was imposed.
In another caso, whero
Chinese was charged with posz€** | sion of soven tickets, Mr. Wynne-:
Jones said he felt inclined to be-
ed, was bound over.
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
COUNCIL FAILS
TO VOTE
BURMA SEPARATION
STILL IN AIR.
London, May 8.
In the House of Commoni to-
GODNESS CONSISTS NOT IN THE While driving in Nathan Road, day, Sir Samuel Hoare, Secretary eye the ofendant's story that OUTWARD THINGS WE DO, BUT IN THE near Mongkok yesterday, a hire cat of State for India, announced
ho bought them, and discharged INWARD THINGS WE ARE. TO BE 18 driver was mablo altogether to avoid that the sittings of the Burma him.
THE GREAT THING.—Chopin. Sub-Inspector Smith mentioned ་ ་ that another man, with four The wedding will shortly take place tickets, was arrested with defon-between Mr. Froderick Arthur Robert dant, but he refused the charge son, assistant junk inspector, of 127, no it was quite feasible he had Gloucester Road, and Misa Erminis bought them.
Xavier, of the same address:
one of two girls who had mado an Legislative Council onded on May attempt to cross the road by dashing 6, without a vole being taken on across in front of the vehicle. The the question of the separation of victim suffered only minor injurios the Federation, ba... which the and it was not found necessary to Council had been engaged, for detain her in Hospital,
several days-Reuter.~___
Mr. Hin-gbing Lo, for the de- fence, pleaded for leniency, stat- ing that his client was of a poor. family, and his sentence would keep him away from his young wife, children and aged mother. Ho was more a fool than a criminal. Through his diligenco ho had suddenly got a high position and had perhaps got into bad company. The case had taken many bearings and the inquest, in the death of the school teacher which was con- cluded yesterday afternoon, had also had several hearings. He naked his Worship to take these facts into consideration.
The Magistrate said In any case he would take into consideration the fact that the defendant had been in custody since March 11, and he had really been in cusody Under those for two months. circumstances he would pass sen- tence of one month.
Mr. J. B. Prentis appeared for the prosecution, while Mr. T. P. K. Komble hold a watching brief in the interests of the purchaser the car.
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