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FIT DUNLOP
SUICIDE WAVE DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE ON THE SWEEPS COLONY VERGE OF COMPLETE COLLAPSE
NINE IN FOUR DAYS
TWO VICTIMS OF LYSOL
THREE FRESH
CASES
A suicido epidemic appears to be aweeping through the Colony. Three further incidents reported to-day bring the total to at least nine in the past four days.
Fung Ng Koo, a Eurasian lady, committed suleide at the Kok Hotel nt Gloucester Road, Wanchai, by taking Lysol,
found
WAR
in 1133 TIN.
She cansefous condition in her room by an attendant, but médical: assistance brought in at that unavailing, and ahe stage was dled shortly after admission toļ the Government Civil Hospital.
profound
The deceased' belonged to a very well-known family in Hong kong, and her tragic death has produced n
locki amongst relatives and frienda.
It is believed that sho had been. seriously affected by "financial lasses.
KOWLOON TRAGEDY.
KakashimatkatIKINKADIIYUASANO PRIEKINTHETAMINE, AN
PROGRESS OF THE SILVER BILL
Passed By House Of Representatives
Washington, May 31. The House of Representa. tives to-day passed the Silver Bill, establishing the principle of the 25:75 ratio with gold, but giving the President discretionary powers for applicaton of the policy-Reuter.
KENNENLACKADRIANNACIONORKATAANTALINAMAziletza
TO-DAY TO
BE DECISIVE
NEUTRALS TO BID FOR COMPROMISE
ANGLO-FRENCH CLEAVAGE
Geneva, June 1. Excitement following the clash between Sir John Simon
EXPRESS and M. Barthou, seeming to
DAILY
"SPY"
EXPULSION ORDER BY NAZIS
MR. PEMBROKE STEVENS
was
being
when they called at Mr. Gray's!
It is stated that he is residence at No. 4 Chi Wo Strect. expelled on account of "the ir
responsible and misleading man-
Yuumati.
destroy all prospect of Anglo- French harmony, has not; subsided.
To-day, will probably be decisive
as regards the life of the Disarma- ment Conference.
The wildest uncertainty pre- valls. though
It
PSFC
Warring tribesinen riding Arabla's desert-although the "romance" has been taken out of the pracons by Ibn Saud's further employment of tanks and armoured cars.
DESERT WAR RENEWAL FEARS OVER
DERBY is generally,
FAVOURITE
believed that an adjournment is the only practicni solution of the criais.
As an heroic effort to bridge the wide gap in the British and
French attitudes, both the Spanish
and Swedish defégates will advo- cate. with modifications, the ac ceptance of the so-called "Neutral"
Memorandum.”
IMMEDIATE MEASURES.
with
TRAINER SUPREMELY
CONFIDENT
IMAN OF YEMEN ACCEPTS
SECOND THOUGHTS
BETTER
CARRYING OUT.
TERMS
(Special to "Telegraph")
NAVAL SENSATION
U.S. ABANDONING BASE IN MANILA
ed
London, June 1,
803 FOR FOUR
KENT'S HUGE TOTAL
ASHDOWN, 333
London, May 31.
Kent word able to declare in their first innings against Essex at Brentwood to-day, with a fair degree of confidence that their total would not be questali
They scored 203 runs for 4 wickets!
This is the highest total reached Dan English county match sinere 1899, when Surrey hit
!!8 ט
against Somerset.. On that. de-. casion, however, Surrey were all out. In 1896, Yorkshire made 887 all out at Edgbaston,
Kent's total is the highest; on record for four wickets.
Chief Borera Ashdown and Amos,
Ashdown scored 333, the highest of his career Ames had 202 not out when the closure was applied,
Exceptionally high scores were made in other matches. Surrey declared against the Australians with 476 for 7. The Australians
Teplled with 406 for 3.
Ernest Tyldesley completed, a double century, compiling 230 against Glamorgan at Cardiff, Lan- cashire declaring at 614 for 7,-
It is hinted that the Unit-British Wirlesa.
States may shortly abandon its naval bases in the Philippine Islands. (By Triegraph. Copyright, Telegraphio Alas- open Ordinance, 1871. Received VANE 1.8.37 m)
The report comes from America and declares that the United Cairo, June 1. States Intends to withdraw her The danger of a renewal of Squadron from Manila, although
Very little appears to be known over with which he has continually practical realisation of the prin-experts, though few care to make war between Ibn Saud and the she is entitled under the Philly-
of the deceased, and the motive reported upon German affairs." remains obscure.
It would seem, however, that a little connection RAZOR HARA-KIRI ATTEMPT. there is not
between the arbitrary action of With a razor. Chan Sang. aged the Nazis and the recent incident 50. a type setter employed at the at Aken, near Dessau, when he s South China Morning Post, nt-was arrested for prying into cer tempted hara-hiri by singhing)tain proceedings in a wood that himself across the stomach at his attracted his attentions. home at 18 Bridges Street. Tai- There seems to be a suggestion pingshan, at about one o'clock by the pollee that Mr. Penibroke- this morning.
Stevens was taking photograplis,
President of
DANSAPARATURENIRUOTANTOINETTENUTA JIRENÇA
SCHOOL CHILDREN
content,
| negligible by his stable, as Gordon | The Iman of Yemen has thought
CANTON FORGERY SCANDAL
OFFICIALS INVOLVED
Berlin, June 1. Mr. Pembroke Stevens, the Berlin correspondent of Polsoned by his own hand, Mr. the Daily Express, Enrique Gray, a Eurasian re-
London; June 1. sident of Kowloon, was admitted arrested to-day and served
Will Colombo live up to yesterday afternoon to the Kow-in confinement with an ex-
This proposes, among other loon Hospital, where he passed pulsion order.
things, immediate measures to his wonderful reputation? is nway at 8 pm, last night.
prevent the aggravation of the the question on the lips of Police investigators were hand-j He is required to leave the existing situation and the un. cd a bottle of Lynol disinfectant country within twenty-four hours conditional prohibition of aerial every race-goer as Derby
bombardment,
a Day approaches: together substantial amount of disarma- His Two Thousand Guinens mont, involving moderate but form is still worrying some of the
ciple of equality of rights.
any suggestions ns to the horse that In an exclusive interview with may he capable of beating him Iman of Yemen, which could pine Independence Act to main- Reuter yesterday evening, Mr. over any distance.
have only resulted in the cord-inin a naval base there.
BY ALLEGATIONS His connexions are supremely/Dlete overrunning of the Imam's Morning Post's diplomatie corres- Arthur Henderson,
report la referred to by the The territory and possible complete pondent, who anys it is andertsood
Canton, June 1. seems that Lo... Zlugaro' dispossession, is believed to hat-the move-must-be regarded as here following a raid carried out Another big-spandal-threatens chnuces are ndw considered have passed."
strategical, the Squadron being touca Tuesday at the New weak to defend itself against where a big organisation is alleged Bund. Richards and Steve Donoghue are better of his inclination towards
ossible enemy forces that would to have engaged in forging Govern- now choosing between Easton and further challenge.
be available before the arrival of ment Medieval Knight.
documents, Utle doods, There is great rejoicing in the help.
Jind The closing down of the base Recurity notes even official Saudi country in Arabia following the sudden change in attitude of will possibly facilitate an Ameri-
Five persons were arrested on Mr. F.the Imam and the start that hean-Japanese Agreement, but it Darling, the trainer of these three, has made towards carrying out leaves other questions, such na the premises on Tuesday and the
Singapore is galloping Easton and Medieval Ibn Saud's pence conditions, ue-
Hongkong
Canton police made three more arrests last night at another place. Knight to-morrow to decide which [cording to reports from Talf.
There is, however, no reason to it is stated that these are staff Gordon Richords will ride in the
Suppose that an agreement with members of a certain Derby, Donoghue will be up, ou
Beftain will not be renched in pariment of the Canton Muaicipal the other.
It is reported from Sanaa, in these matters.-Reuter.
Government suspected of connec Colombo, according to his Yemen territory, that the Crown
tion with the illegal organisation, trainer, Mr. Hogy, is wonderfully | Prince has abandoned his opposi
1. The hardness of the ground tion to his father. It may.. bel is not troubling the trainer, who recalled that he threatened to says: "What suits other horses dethrone his father if he signed will ull Colombo."-Reuter, ani "ignominious peace."
The agreement now within reach jor conclusion is for the Imam to Yemen tillse Hodeida for the trade and to pay tolls to Ibn Saud.. -Renter Special.
Su merlously did the man injure but this he, emphatically denies. himself that there is not much According to early reports af hope for his recovery. He has the affairs, it occurred in the even- been admitted to the Government ing when photography would have been impossible. The journalist's Civil Fospital.
No motive for the attempted attention was attracted by are suicide has been given, but ac- lights in a wood and it was when Chan his curiosity led him to investi arrested.-
cording to his relatives. Sang has been suffering from an gate that he attack of high fever, which they Reater, believed to be typhoid,
MONSTER TRIAL OF COMMUNISTS
Alleged High Treason at Breslau
Was
FLIGHT RECORD
ACHIEVEMENT
AIRMAN AWARDED GRAND PRIX
(Special to "Telegraph")
Breslau, May 31. (1 Teseoraph. Capprtok!, Telegraphie Afsa
Jose Amonster trial of a hundred More Ordinance,
1. 34 m) and eleven Silesian Communists. has been opened here.
1926, keerived
Parks, May 31. The Grand Prix for 1933 of the The charge is ons of high Academie des Sports, amounting treason and is based on allegato Fr. 26,000, has been awarded were organising to the French airmen, Cados and aion that they armed resistance to Nazi-ism. If Bossi, who flew, from Paris convicted they Are Hable to be New York earlier this week. belicaded-Reuter,
The award was made in re- cognition of their record nonstop long-distance dight of 5,653 miles
te.
OFFICER CLASS OF from New York to Rayak, Syrin,
POLICE
PRINCE OPENS NEW
COLLEGE
London, May 31.
The Metropilitan Police College, which has been established ni
in August Inst year. Renter Special.
JAPAN'S POLICY IN
CHINA
Hendon for the training of the MR. ARIYOSHI CALLS
officer class of the Police Force. was formally opened this after-
noon by the Prince of Wales.
A CONFERENCE
INJURED
Mad Rush Caused By Excitement
Chicago. May 31. Twenty-five were injured when a school holiday party of about a thousand children visiting the Century of Pro- gress Exhibition made a madi rush for the turnstiles.- Reuter.
QUEERIUM AC
TEST GALLOP.
It is understood that
the Conference, admitted that the situation has never been more critten in the two and a
half DOUBLE TRACKING years since the Conference began. WELL.NICH HOPELESS,
SPEED-UP
"Unless there is a speedy trans- formation, it must become hope- SOVIET ACTIVITY ON
loss,"
The situation is such that the delegations are all showing ex- treme reserve in regard to declar-
ing their position.
RAILWAYS
Tientsin, June 1.
says re-
to
A Harbin message The discussions may end at the tloubled efforts are being made by
the Soylet next sitting of the General Com complete the double-tracking of
authorities missions, which is meeting this both the Unsuri and Amur Rail- afternoon.----Renter.
3
NEW INDIAN LOAN
PER CENT. ISSUE
PENDING
London, May 31.
ways.
Thousands of political prisoners have been Impressed for the work. About thirty kilometres of rail- tenek is now hefng completed dnfly, and if this rate. In maintained, double-tracking of the whole line will soon be completed-Central; Newn
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CROWN PRINCE'S THREAT,
AMATEUR PHOTO
CONTEST
OUTPORT RESIDENTS
ELIGIBLE.
The "Telegraph" Amateur Photo Competlilon opens to-day. Valuable cash and camera prizes are being offered.
In response to an Inquiry from an outport reader, we desire to state that, as in former years, the Competition is open to residents of Canton. Macao and' other South China poris, DA well Hongkong.
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anywered.
and
NEW SWIMMING
!
PRODIGY
HALF A MILE IN TWELVE MINUTES
un-
utrn?.
de-
According to high offeint in Canton, the affair has wide rami- fications and may possibly involve officials in the Canton Municipal Governmeal.
It is feared 'thul investigation will reven many cases of duplica tlon of title deeds registered with the Land Department. It is also believed that properties in Canton Thirteen year old Bob Biddulph, bavo "changed ownership" by of Sydney, promises to be a world means of forged title deeds without champion. He has just covered the knowledge of genuine owners. half a mile in twelve minutes twq-Central News. seconda, auys Austral Nowa.
It is predicted that Biddulplij will gain Olympic honours nud rise to greater heights than even Buy Charlton. He is in his second year at the Sydney High School.,
CUBAN TREATY RATIFIED Washington, May 31. The senate has ratified the new Tronty with Cuba, which re- nounces America's right of inter- vention-Reuter.
S.W.B. PRIVATE STILL HELD
CHARGE OR RELEASE EXPECTED IN COURSE OF THIS AFTERNOON
NEW CAPITAL ISSUES It is announced that subscrip- tions for the Issue of a Govern-
London, May 31. ment of India rupee 3 per cent, by the Midland Bank, now capital According to statistics compiled loan, 1947/50, will be received issues for the month of May from June 5, next. Subscriptions amounted to £22,441,000 as com- niny be in the form of cash, in pared with £14,014.014 for May. hondquarters this morning
It was officially stated at police No charge has yot been made The Prince said the College
Shanghai, Juno 1, A conference suddenly summon 4% per cent.
addition to Indian Treasury bills, 1933-British. Wireless.
that against the man in custody and was a devoloponent in which lie
bonds 1934, and 4
the private of the South Wales unless Investigations produco Bordoren who was taken was greatly interested, as he knewed by Mr. Ariyoshi, Japanese
into evidence justifying a charge, this the need for higher training in Minister to China, at his residence per cent. loan 1934/37.
Inte last night is causing specula-notice as soon as
The loan will be closud without Yung Him-chung. of Milwaukee, custody In connection with the Police Force has been exercis- tion. It is believed that he read the total subscriptions amount $3,400, letters of administration to guard, is stili detained...
the afternoon he will be released. appears that Winsconsin, dies intestate una investigation of the murder of ing the minds
of the police au- new instructions from the Japanese to 32 crores of rupees, nominal which have been granted to Tang
20, 1932, leaving local estate of Mohamed Din, an Indian
He has already been in custody polled for more than thirty-six houra. thorities and the police themselves for some yours paal-British Wire-Foreign Office at the conference.value, and in any case not later Chan-chi, widow, of 150, Reclamation of the affair, ie, however, likely to six p.m. this evening--or he must The "sonantional" development 4 charge must be made before ¡Central News,
Ireault in anti-climax
Tess.
than June 20.-British Wireless. Street, Kowloon.
MIKADO'S THANKS
London, May 31. The Emperor of Japan, in a tele- gram to the King, expresses appro-- ciation for the message in which His Majesty conveyed bis
pro- found regret at the death of Admiral Togo-British Wirelcan,
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