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-AR M+SALAT MONDAY APRIL 30, 1934.
WOO HAY-TONG MURDER ECHO
BROKER'S.
CLAIM
AGAINST
ESTATE
MR. MOK YING-KWAI'S
SHARE DEAL
$81,188 ALLEGED
L
TO BE DUE
There was an echo of the tragic death of Mr. Woo Hay-tong, compradore of the shipping de- partment of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, who was shot dead in his office in June, 1932, when a claim was heard at the Supreme Court this morning by the Chief Justice, Mr. A. D. A. MacGregor for $81,188.93, money alleged to be due to Mr. N. V. A. Croucher,
local share-broker, for shares
transferred to him a few prior to Mr. Woo's death.
days
Defendants are Mesars, Strath- mort Tatham Butlin and Henry Russell Forsyth, churtered ac Countants, of Gloucester Building, executors to the estate of the late Mr. Woo Hny-tong, who are re presented by Mr. Eldon Potter. K.C., Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C., and Mr. H. C. Macnamara, instructed by Messrs. Woo and Naali.
Mr. I. G. Sheldon appeared on behalf of Mr. Croucher.
WATSON CO. SHARES.
The statement of claim showed
A new pleture of the Duke of Gloucester.
ROYAL VISIT
AUSTRALIA
TO
PRINCE GEORGE NOT GOING.
DUKE OF GLO'STER TO MAKE TOUR
(Special to "Telegraph"}
(hy Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphie Mom-
Ordinan Angra
Krewired 187 JU, K.JA 2,900) .
April
Mont-April 29.
日七十月三
UNITED STATES STILL NOT SATISFIED
-JAPAN'S MODIFIED POLICY
OPEN QUESTIONS IN FAR EAST
PAST SILENCE NOT CONSENT
(Special to "Tolograph")
Dy Telemah. Copyright. Telegraphic Mer sopra Ordinance, JRBL Received April 30, 738 cond
Washington, Auril 29. Japanese circles in the United States are feeling
WANG CHING-WEI
RUMOURS
May Give Up Foreign Ministry
(Special to "Telegrapli")
Shanghai, Apr. 30.
It is persistently rumour- ed that Mr. Wang Ching- wei intends to relinquish the post of Minister For Foreign Affairs, owing to pressure of other business, and, that Dr. C. T. Wang is his likely successor.
Colour is lent to the 'rumour by the visit of Dr. C. T. Wang to Nanking. Central News.
QUEZON FETED
HUGE CROWDS IN MANILA
AN APPEAL FOR HARMONY
(Special to "Telegraph")
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphia Kam gra Ordinaner,
Birceived Asri 10, 27. a.m.)
Manila, April 30.
The Hon. Manuel Quezon, leader of the Philipine Inde- pendence Mission to the United States and President of the
happier as a result of the BOURNEMOUTH Philippine Senate, arrived on
distinct modification of Japan's announced policy by Mr. Hirota on Saturday.
They hope that the matter will
NOVELTY
now become closed, pointing out MR. F. AUSTIN'S NEPHEW
that the explanation of Japan's policy is virtually the same as Mr. Hirota and other officials have
TRIBUTED
indicated to be Japan's policy in MUSIC DIRECTOR
statements issued prior to April 17. POINTS STILL at issuE. Administration ofejala
point
CANDIDATE
Mr Rioara Austin, a nephew
board the Empress of Canada this morning.
A crowd of between thirty and forty thousand assembled to greet him and welcomed him with rears of cheering.
He was seized and taken' in a parade to Luneta, where, in a specek, punctuated with the cheer- ing of the crowd, he declared that the Tyding-McDuffie Bill complete-
filed America's pledge.
SINGLÅS. OOPT 24 ORTIN £85.429 723 ANNUM
DUNLOP Fort
1
is unequalled by any other Tyre in the worldTM,
AUSTRIA'S TURN TO FASCISM
memoration ceremony for the Em
Vionas recently hold a great com- peror Karl. Photo skows three adherents of the Monarchy during
the ceremony,
STEADY
PRICE RISE PREDICTED
He praised President Roosevelt RUBBER CONTROL PLAN
And pleaded for political, harmony
In the Philippines in the face of the momentous circumstances.
The Legislature is to meet to-
The return of Prince George to our however, that the United of Mr.Kranke Austin, of Hong-morrow to discuss ratification of England after his strenuous four States has never indicated arcept-kong, is one of the dozen selected the independence Bill United in South Africa coincides with an ance of Japanese policy as outlined applicants for the post of Press. announcement that he will not
carry out the plans for his visit the Diet by Mr. Hirota in Musical Director of the Bourne- that prior to the May Settlement
to Australia.
January, which incluited among mouth Corporation. in succes- Day, 1933, at the request of a Mr. The Duke of Gloucester is to other things
sion to Sir Dan, Godfrey, not approved by Mok Ying-kwal, plaintif
visit Australia and New Zealand in America, the separation of Man who wrote and arranged the musie pur-
A son of Mr. Frederie Austin, chased, as broker for him, 4,000 the Autumn in place of Prince old shares in Messrs. A. S. Watson] George.
chukuo and ('bina,
the for the new (Hammersmith. ver- and Co., Ltd.. for delivery on May His Majesty the King has deeid-establishment of the Manchukuo of "The Beggar's Opern." Settlement Day, May 25, and sub-ed that in view of the heavy |Empire as a fair nccumpli,
the is at present conducting at the sequently took up and paid for strain entailed, it is not advisable
London Coliseum. 1,000 new shares in the Company
There are indications that mem-1 Altogether, there were no fewer an his behalf.
On May 25, Mok Ying-kwat did not take delivery of the shares
but paid the sum of $3,710 and} agreed to pay plaintiff compound Interest on the balance of $69,500 at 1 per cent. per month with quarterly assets till payment.
On June 1, 1932, Woo Hay-long verbally agreed with Mok Ying-
|
tion.
of
His Majesty, after consultation
Governors-General with the Australia and New Zealand, has approved the suggestion that the Duke of Gloucester should repre- sent His Majesty in the centenary celebrations of the State of Vie
will curry out the program- me arranged for Prince George.
ment-uited Press,
and
TAMMANY HALL LEADER
ADMINISTRATION TO STAND ALOOF
FL
rather
AMERICAN MINISTER'S VISIT TO NANKING
APPROVED
DOLLFUSS SPEECH AT LINZ
ATTEMPT ON LIFE FEARED
EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTIONS
Vienna, April 29. To-day's appearance of Dr. Dollfuss in Linz, birthplace of the Socialist revolt of February last; was attended by extraordinary precautions to prevent any attempt upon his life.
Austria
officially becomes Faselst State on May 1, Labour Day, when Parliament will meet to ratify the Constitution and then dissolve.
A crowd of fifty thousand people assembled in the Hautplatz in Linz to hear Dr. Dollfuss explain the new Constitution and the manner in which it will affect the country,
THOUSAND ARRESTS,
A thousand possible disturbers of the peace were arrested before the arrival of Dr. Dollfuss and to
NINEPENCE A LB, ensure a respectful hearing two
THE AIM
London, April 29. The proposals for the restric- tion of rubber output are not de. signed with a view to increasing
May Break Journey To the price in sensational fashion.
Call On Chiang
(Special to "Telegraph")
Hankow, April 30. Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, Ameri-
for Prince George, after his sue-bers of the Administration regard than ninety enndidates for the *** cessful visit to South Africa, 10. 40 the status of Manchukuo as well Bournemouth post, and dertake within a year 4 second important tour of six months durs as the perhaps announced policy novel method has been adopted by as open questions, amenable per-inviting some of the selected ap hapa to eventual diplomatic seitle-plicants to conduct the Municipal
Orchestra on successive niglita.) Not only musiclanship and con- ducting ability. are sought, but also personality and performances can Minister to China, is malling of character.
Mr. Hugh Bryan, writing in the for Nanking aboard the s.s. Luen London Daily Telegraph on March Ho. [21, referred to Bournemouth test us follows: break his journey at Kiukiang in
Mr. Austin'a
According to a report, he may "On Monday, Richard Austin order to call on General Chiang conducted 21 concert which | sparkled
Kal-shek before procceding to throughout. but was Nanking. nofther blatant
This report has not noisy been confirmed.--Ceutvel News, nt
point. The well- balanced programme included the Bartered Bride' overture, Dellus's Song Before Sunrise,
part of Bartered Bride overture, Delius's L'Apprenti Soreler,' Quilter's It is reliably learned that the Children's Overture, and Bizet's Administration has been advised delightful Jeux d'Enfants,' which to stand aloof while Tammany scored
п hit. Hall, New York, selects a new "Mr. Austin
kwai and the plaintient liability. the shares and to accept liability i to the plaintiff in the principal and interest, and plaintiff agreed to hold the shares for Won Hay tong and to accept the liability for Woo Hay-tong for that amount in place of Mok Ying-kwai who was thereupon discharged.
REFUSAL TO PAY.
Woo Hay-long died on June 18, 1932, and probate of his will had been granted to defendants.
Plaintif had demanded payment of the balance from defendants an executors, but defendants had refused to pay.
The case is proceeding,
THE KENTUCKY DERBY
MATA HARI STILL VERY POPULAR
(Special to "Telegraph")
thy Totograph, Copyright, Telegraphis Mr Received Apr
Ange
Ordinaner
Louisville, April 29. Mata Hari, Mr. Charles T. Fisher's feet filly, is still the most popular of the runners in next) Saturday's Kentucky Derby among the race-going- públic.
Despite the ally's popularity, however, the race, to be run at Churchill Downs, appears to be the most opon "Take Your Choice!" race of recent years.
The Duke of Gloucester has never yet had an opportunity of visiting Australia and New Zen- land, and is pleased at the pro- spert-Reutey Special.
SHANGHAI READY FOR TROUBLE
(Special to "Telegraph"
fily Telegraph. Copyrigns. Telegraphie Mas
atura Ordinance, i 70, 7.39 0.90)
Received
Apr
Washington, April 20.
nor
·
BRITISH BOOKS FOR TOKYO LIBRARY
looks. younger OVER 55,000 VOLUMES
SENT
Labour Day Agitation leader to succeed Mr. John Curry, than he is, but there is no im-
Rumours
Shanghai, April 30, Acting on Information that the Communists are planning agitation on a large scale on Labour Day, the Municipal authorities of Greater Shanghai are co-operating with the authorities of the foreign; settlements in taking preventive measures. An order Bas been isllLi
that all ranks of the pollet forees be held ready at a moment's notice. From to-day no public assembly is allowed until the "emergency period is over.— Central News,
DOLLAR SLIGHTLY
DECLINES
DESPITE "RISE IN SILVER
Despite the fact that silver tono
There are score of highly re- garded animals undergoing fani/16ths in Loulon on Saturday, preparation for the event, among 1/8th on opening this morning, the the Hongkong dollar deelinod them Singing Wood, Cavalende, First Minstrel, Red Wagon, Wine ute being 18. 4.7/8d. Daughter, and Bazaar. United Preas.
opening, with Shangbal specula
Locally, the market was easy on tors inclined to enver..
recently overthrown by an internal maturity about his work. Both in revolt following the defent of the serious and lighter pieces he knew Tammany
candidate for the exactly what he wanted, and got Mayoralty of New York.-United it. The orchestra played as though newly-formed and enthusiastic,"
press.
dwelling-house which collapsed owing to the development of great Photo taken after the recent earthquake in Rumania, showing a.
fissurss in the ground.
A statement issued, with the rubber agreement shows that the unceonomic price of rubber has threatened not only the ritin of the producers hat also to dislocate rogular supplies to world con- sumers.
London and the East have un- Representative committees in of the scheme. animously approved the principles
excessively high price would not in widespread recognition that an Throughout the industry there
react to the permanent welfare of the industry.
GENERAL APPROVAL.
Early newspaper Impressions of the rubber regulation scheme are favourable.
The Financial Times
says the agreement seems eminently states- mantike. It is a soundly-conceived plan which holds out great hope aperity of the industry. The vital for the restoration of the pro- factor of the size of the export quota has yet to be learned. the Tokyo Imperial University, does not refer to the native ques
The library of British books In which was destroyest in the dis- tion in the Dutch East Indies, but The agreement, It points out,
may be
.
hundred uniformed police were sent from Vienna to Linz to assist the local constabulary.
A hundred secret service agents were distributed among the local hotels and boardinghouses to keep watch for suspicious individunis or groups,
-Police-were posted in all the looking the Haputplatz. windows and on all the roofs over-
ARMED BODYGUARD. Two hundred armed troops of the Auxiliary Corps surrounded the platform from which Dr. Doll fuss apoke.
All peasants arriving at Linz station from the countryside were searched for concealed weapons.
The reception
accorded
Dr. Dollfuss by the huge crowd can only be described na luke-warm, but there was no outward sign of hostility in the Haputplatz.
Two smoke-bombs were exploded in side-streets, and a real bomb burst at the house of the Director of Security, but there were no casualties. Reuter,
were entertained by a concert party On Saturday night, members of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club dancing took place to a inte hour. from HMS. Engle, after
which
mentahot yet been dealt with.
India's rubber export quota has been fixed as follows: 1934. 6,850 tons: 1985, 8.250 tona; 1938, 9,000 tona.
astrous earthquake and fire of the authorities there September, 1923, has been replaced assumed to be confident of being by British gifts and purchases of able to perform what is left to between 55,000 and 50,000 vol them as a task of internal administons, 1937. 9,000 tons; 1938, 9,260
tration.
umes.
the
A report presented bus Foreign Secretary states that the appeal for donations of books met with a most generous reapunac, and resulted in the gift to Japan of about 20,000 volumes.
The remaining 36,630 books, were purchased from the £25,000 voted by Parliament in July, 1924 They were despatchel in 200 cases, n weight of 41 tona.
Burma is permitted in 1934, 5,150 lons; 1935, 6,750 tons; 1936, 8,000 &-Renter,
lona: 1987, 9,000 tons; 1938, 9,250,
QUIET RISE EXPECTED. The newspaper anticipates sustained and quiet rise in the price rather than an upward rush In the price of raw rubber.
interview with the Morning Post A Mincing Lane authority, in au is of opinion that the scheme is satisfactory and workable. It is very probable. he said, that the governments concerned have u officially expressed general agree Our Canton correspondent writes ment with the terins so that there under date of yosterony:-To-day should be no being the birthday nf the scheme should not be put into reason why the Emperor of Japan, all Japonese subjects will attend
operation as from June 1 ceremony in
in
the
him honour Japanese Consulate where his photo- graph will be displayed for his sub-
D. PER PROBABLE.
It is not likely that a pivotal Jeeta to pay their respects. This price has been mentioned, but the. ceremony will take place at 10 am- price aimed at in probably not At noon the Japanese Consul-General, below niuepence a pound, though Mr. S. Kawague, will hold
recop
tion at his resilence to which all it might be some time before such foreign and Chinos officinis area, price can be reached. invited. He has invited Japanese subjects for a rocoption at vital question of restriction ship. It is pointed out further that this Gp.m.
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