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FOUNDER - 1831 三拜歳 號八月八英港香
No. 14210
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1984.
日八廿月六
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SAFEST
TYRE
ELECTRIC FERRY CRASHES INTO FRAYA WALL
HILLSBOROUGH
CASTLE FIRE
RESIDENCE OF DUKE OF ABERCORN
BUILDING BADLY
DAMAGED
London, Aug. 7. Hillsborough Castle, near Belfast, the official residence of the Duke of Abercorn, Governor of Northern Ire. land, was seriously damaged by fire to-day.
The Duke and Duchess were absent.
The Castle staff. foremen and villagers, were able to Bäve most of the valuable furniture, antiques and pictures, including |
Van Dyck valued at $10,000, which was carried to safety in a wheel barrow.'
The cause of the outbreak not known.
is
All available fire Aghting resources were brought to bear on the flamea, but they had ob- tained a good hold and it was not until the historie building had been extensively damaged that the outbreak was suppressed. British Wireless.
COUPLE LEAP FOR LIFE
INJURED IN FIRE AT
*YAUMATI
The Duke of Abarcorn, whose official residence, Hillsborough Castle, moar Belfast, has been seriously damaged by fire.
MIGHT BE
Terrific Impact: Engines Fail to Go Astern
BOWS SMASHED IN
PASSENGERS JUMP TO PRAYA
MANY KNOCKED OFF FEET BY IMPACT
AN EXCITING MOMENT
Apparently unable, for some reason, to go astern, the "Electric Star," belonging to the Star Ferry Co., this mor- ning crashed into the Praya, wall on the Hongkong side
SWALLOWED with a tremendous impact,
LIP
GOLD TRANSFER. ORDER
MR. MORGENTHAU'S QUAKE JOKE
smashing the bow of the vessel and causing her for a time to lie disabled at the point where she struck.
The impact was so terrife that the crash was heard all along the Central Prayn, bringing many
People to the verandahs of their offices to see what had happened.
The vessel had left Kowloon at 11 am, with a large number of passengers on board, and all went fly Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphs Manwell until she was making for the
(Special to "Telegraph")
Ordinance.
1.9.13 .m.)
"Received August Hongkong pier.
Passengers on board were then
Washington, Aug. 7.. thrown into a slate of great ex- Mr. Morgenthau, Secre-citement when It was observed A man and a woman who jumped from the first floor oftary of the Treasury, to-day that the bont was making hend-on
on
for the Prnya wall.
No. 185 Shanghai Street. confirmed having issued in-
As the ferry-boat struck the Yaumati, when a fire broke out structions for the transfer seawall, many of the passengers the premises last night of $1,600,000,000 in gold who had got ready to jump were thown heavily on to the duck by tated their removal to hospital. from the Mint at San-Fran- the force of the Impact. No-one,
The fire broke out on the ground cisco to Denver.
į however, receivéd any injury.
received injuries which necessi-
floor of the building, apparently i High officials of the Treasury
or
as a result of the careless throw Department refused to discuss the ing of a lighted cigarette-end or removal, the question of match, and soon spread to the whether the Japanese situation First and second floora of the was involved in the decision. ballding.
The suggestion, generally.
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A woman named Yee Yul-man laughed at, and Mr. Morgenthau and a boat-builder named Hui Sui, fearing that they would be trapp jumped from the Arst Tour, both being rather badly in- jured.
The Fire Brigade were soon on the spot and eventually succeeded In quelling the outbreak. Fire- men also rescued a number of tenants from the. first and second #cors.
The extent of the damage has not yet been estimated.
ROYAL BIRTH EXPECTED
IN ITALY
First Child to Princess of Piedmont
(Special to "Tolograph")
(Dy Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphie Mar adea Ordinamer. Ing. Received August 7. 8.43 1.}
Rome, Aug. 7.
ATAZIONAND BRANNVICTULENININLABANANACHIDEMIOLAT
CATASTROPHE OF THE DROUGHT
Enormous Losses In United States
New York, Aug, 7. The loss as the result of the drought is likely to total $12,000,000,000 (twelve thousand million dollars). а Relief Administration official informed. President Roosevelt to-day.
are
Twenty-four States involved in this economic catastrophe, the chief hit being Wyoming and Mon- tana.--Reuter,
BOWS STOVE IN.
The bows of the vessel were stove in an a resuit of the collision,
and, despite the efforts made to
move her, it was found Impossible wharf in the normal way. for some time to go alongside the
Several of the passengers climb-
The above picture gives a graphic idea of the seriousness of the floods which have caused auch enormous havoc in southern Koron. It was taken in a small town not far from the const and shows how the water rose to the roofs of low-lying houses, forcing thousands of families to leave every thing and make a daah for safety.
VIENNA AND VON
PAPEN
Accepted As German Minister
Vienna, Aug 7,
The Schuschnigg Cabinet. after a long session, decided to agree to the appointment of Captain von Papen as German Minister in Vienna. ---Router.
TANGANATE ATENTIE
LEGION OF FRONTIERSMEN FOUNDER
DEATH OF LT. COL. DRISCOLL
ed the railings of the ferry and KENYA. FUNERAL
jumped down on to the Prayn, whilst others went below and from this level clambered ashore..
Eventually, the "Electric Star" was taken alongside the wharf at the regular berthing-place and tied up for examination, another vessel being substituted on the run.
U.S.
POLITICIAN DEAD.
MR. WILLIAM SCOTT VARE
П
(Special to "Telograpḥ")
ENGLAND TRIUMPHS IN
EMPIRE ATHLETICS
SWEEPS THE BOARD ON THE
FINAL DAY
SIXTEEN FIRST PLACES
other parts of the Empiro, win- ning eight titles. England ob tained four, Australia three and Scotland two-Reuter.
London, Aug. 7. The final day of the | athletic contests in the Empire Games at the White City ended before a big crowd in a blaze of glory for sults is as follows: England, who won eight titles in the course of the day.
ATHLETIC SUMMARY.
The summary of three days' re-
Altogether, in both men's and women's events, England obtained sixteen first places in the Games, far ahead of any other competing
group.
Canada managed to score five
firsts and South Africa had an (By Taleprosh, Gezuright. Telegraphic equal tally. Australia, New Zea "Des Ordinance." 1813. Received August|land (J. E. Lovelocky and British
Gulann. each obtained une first.
South Africa's performance with
1, 8.1 a.m.)
Nairobi, Aug. 7.
Ing..
CANADA'S SWIMMERS. When the swimming events con- cluded to-night, Canada
MEN'S EVENTS.-
B. Gulana Scotland
New Zealand
lat. 2nd. 3rd.
10 6
LANDSLIDE
AT SHINGMUN
TWO COOLIES BURIED ALIVE
THIRD TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Two coolies engaged at the Shing Mun Dam Gorge were buried alive on Monday night as the result of a heavy fall of earth. whilst, another had to bo admitted to hospital suffering from injuries caused by the landslide.
It appears that about 11.30 p.m. en Monday, a number of coolles were engaged in removing stones. from the hillside when Beyoral tons of earth came down with a rush and burled two of them, named respectively Kang Lee and Pang Ping. Both were killed on the spot
Another coolic, Young Tak- rocelved injuries when struck by falling debris, and was, Inter sent to hospital.
VINES MAY PLAY IN HONGKONG
AN OFFER MADE THROUGH C.R.C.
BUT GUARANTEE IS WANTED
tennis
source,
The Telegraph-learns from-an unofficial, but reliable that the Chinese Recreation Club have received a letter from Khoo Hoci-bye in Shanghai, enquiring if it is possible for Hongkong to stage Ellaworth Vines and Bruce Barnes, American, professional.
players, in exhibition matches here next month.
Vines. formerly ekampion player, and Barnes, one the lending professional ex- ponents in the United States, are anxious to make a tour of the Orient and desire to include Hong- kong in their itinerary.
England Canada South Africa Australia
9
4 &
0
3
5
1
0
1
0
Jamaica
WOMEN'S EVENTS.
England...
3
of
South Africa
Canada
32 0 6 I
Scotland
0.0.
0
1
Rhodesla
Points: England, 122; Canada, 73; South Africa, 46.
A very large gathering of such a small team was outstand Europeans from all parts of Kenya were present this afternoon at the funeral of Lieut.-Colonel Driscoll, the proved herself far superior to Paper). Commandant-General of the Legion of Frontiersmen.
Among those who attended ware many of the veterans who served with him during the East Africa canipaign.
-British Wireless (Further details of individual ner hadformances will be found in the Sport
SOVIET AIR VISIT
TO ITALY
Merely Ordinary
ARMY SQUADRON AT Minister
CIAMPINO
Rome, Aug. 7.
Lieut. Colonel Driscoll had been unwell for some time, but he hadj practically recovered from a recent well on the road to complete health! brainstroke and was considered again, until a few days ago when aeroplanes landed at Clampino
A squadron of Soviet military NO HALO IN VON he was compelled to enter a hos Aerodrome this evening, returning
PAPEN POST
(Special to "Telegraph") (Dy Telegraph, Capariski. Telegraphio Ham sages Ordinance, Topi Recefers Ampwat
. . ../
New York, Aug. 7. Mr. William Scott Vare, the well-known Philadelphis politici showed his appreciation of A general amnesty for all or activities of the rumour-mongers sudden illness at Atlantic City.
thean, passed away to-day after dinary political prisoners through when he said that San Francisco
He was a member of the Haus/pital at Mombasan where he died.the rocent visit of Italian military | out Italy is expected to be an- happens to be in the earthquake of Representatives from 1013 to nounced on the occasion of the belt. Hence, it is foured that the 1927 birth of her first child
elected to Daniel Patrick Driscoll WIS The airmen were received by to the gold might be "unexpectedly lost." the Senate for a six year term, born in May, 1862, served in the the Russian Ambasandur, Princess of Piedmont, the Crown-United Press.
1927 to 1933, in the elections of Burma Campaign, 1886-88, the gontatives of the Italian Princess, formerly Princess Mario-
1926.
South African War, (DIS.O.) 1900- Ministry and a number of Italian duties in Vienna of an ordinary He figured in a challenge, how-102, and the Great War in East flying officers.-Router. ever, and his election was reject- Africa as commander of the 25th ed by the Senatè beosure of ex-
Royal Fusillers, Legion of Cessive campaign expenditureFrontierena United Press.
Jose of Belgium.
The birth is expected early in September-Reuter Special,
SHANHAIKWAN RUMOUR
DENIED BY JAPANESE
LEGATION
REICH CURRENCY SITUATION
SHOCK FOR FOREIGN BONDHOLDERS
Berlin, Aug. 7. Foreigners who, in nccordance with the standstill agreement, have been receiving registered
Tientsin, Aug, 8. marka to pay the cost of living in
The Japanese Legation has Germany, have been unexpectedly
ብዛ
YEUNG SAU KING
HOPES TO COMPETE IN OLYMPICSTM
Shanghal, Aug. 8. Misa Young Sau-king is sailing
BBB
AN OLD WARRIOR.
was the founder of the Legion. He was awarded the C.M.G. In 1919, and latterly had beer District Commandant, Kenya Defence Force, Nairobi-Router Special
aeroplanes to Russia,
repro-
WHEAT PRICES
SOAR
Vienna, Aug, T. It is revealed that Captain von
world'a
stood, is one of finance, and. a
The chief question. It is under
guarantee has been mentioned na being necessary before, the players: would consent to appear here.
QUESTION OF FINANCE.
It is. unticipated that the C.R.C.- will hand the matter over to the Lawn Tennis Association, who will decide whether it is possible to meet the financial demands of the Intending visitors.
In Hongkong the name of Bruco Barnes is but slightly known, but he is recognised as a very fin young player in America. Daring: his career he has held the doubles championship of America but when Tildon formed he famous group of. players, he turned professional: and joined his compatriot.
Air Papen will shortly aasume the DR. H. H. KUNG A VICTIM
OF SUNSTROKE
FLOUR 'DEARER AT HOME
|German Minister abroad.
ife will not become the special envoy of Germany to Austria ns
the appointment was originally Heat Wave Again Hit
designated by Herr Hitler.
It is indicated that had the ap. pointment remained in that form the Vienna Cabinet would. have accepted it.
not
Lower Yangtsze
8.
Shanghal, Augi A heat wave is again spreading over the lower Yangtae valley. KING AND QUEEN
London, Aug. Z. Such an appointment would Dr. H. H. Kung, the Chinose A sharp weck-ond increase in have been contrary to normal di- Finance Minister, was one of the OF SIAM
the prices of American, and plomatic practice..
first
sunstroke victime yesterday. Argentino wheat caused grent It is disclosed. however, that Consequently, his proposed trip: Budapest, Aug. 7. activity in the Liverpool Exchange Dr, Schuschnigg and his colleagues to Kuling to-morrow for a meeting The King and Queen of Siam to-day, and a rise occurred in the did not consider the appointment with the Government landers hust
donied the report of the wounding [notised that their permit to draw with hor relatives for the South arrived, haro this afternoon, in the speculative market of threopence of Captain von Papon an s-spoolaiboen postponed until his recovert in
of a British soldier by a Japanese auch murka wiil expire bullet at Shanhaikwan.
It is stated that a protest may
on
be lodged against "falso reports" given by the Reichsbank is the
to-day on board the President
.1 October 1.
The reason for the cancellation Grant. In an interview, she said Cuts of thoir extensive tour of por cont., which la alightly over a cavoy, the Gorman Government Central News, Paragra
that she entertained the hope that Europe. They were received by shilling a quarter.
by members of the Hungarian officially raised
having finally decided to apply on There will be" "Dinner Dance cal Rogent Horthy and his wife, and The price of flour was to-day for von Papen's acceptance in the Repulse Bay Hotel today (Wodne to 19. Od. capacity of an ordinary Minister. day) at 0 p.m. The Andetonika Cabinet Routers
-Router,
|Band will be in attendance, :
in the Chinese press-Central oxtremal tenso currency situation.
Newa.
-Router.
he would have a chance to parti- cipate in the World Olympics in 1930.-Contral News,
British Wireitas.