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No. 1401
四拜曲,號十月正英港香 THURSDAY, JANUARY 10,
STATE'S WITNESS OFFICER'S
ACCUSED
NEW SENSATIONS AT HAUPTMANN TRIAL
COUNSEL HINTS JAFSIE
ALLEGED OFFENCE
STRANGE BEHAVIOUR
ABOARD SHIP
LOG BOOK MISSING
Allegations that he interfered
HINTS JAFSIE with the safe navigation of the
AIDED KIDNAPPERS
(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH"),
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinance, 1804. Rercived; Jan. 10, 0.30 0.m.)
Flemington, Jan. 9. When Dr. Condon dramatically accused Bruno Hauptmann of being the man who took from his hands. the $50,000 ransom money intended to secure the release of the Lindbergh baby kidnapped in 1932, the court where the former carpenter is on trial for murder to- day was breathlessly interested.
But the court was much more startled later in the day when Mr. Edward Reilly, leading counsel for the defence, insinuated that "Jafsie" himself was involved in the kidnapping. "Jafsie" was the name used by Condon when writing to the kidnappers on Colonel Lindbergh's behalf and offering to deliver the ransom
money.
Dr. Condon, or "Jafsie," described his visit to the cemetery in the Bronx where he gave the ransom money to a man named "John," and then shouted:
"John is Bruno Richard Haupt- mann"
Hauptmann only blinked. At the time he said nothing, but later, during rocess, be said: "That's his story. Let him tell it."
Condon also said that Hauptmana was the man who conducted to: nogotiations for the preliminary ransom payment, He said Haupt- mann admitted to him that he was in the Lindbergh nursery on the night of the kidnapping, proving this by Identifying two safety pina Condon showed him in the cemetery as bring those which held down the cover of the baby's crib.
Then, in cross-examination, the defence ripped into Condon, ac- cusing him of working together with the kidnappers with the object of sharing the ransom money-United Press,
CONDON'S STORY
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13 DIE AS
TRAWLER FOUNDERS
HUMBER RIVER TRAGEDY
-ONLY-TWO- SURVIVE
London, Jan. 9.
It is feared that 18 lives were lost to-night when the 336-ton trawler, Edgar Wallace, sank in the Humber River.
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The trawler struck a sand bank when steaming near Hull, heeled over and sank immediately.
of
The tenour of the alleged con- versation with Hauptmann in the cometery of the Bronx when he paid a man the Lindbergh baby's ransom, was described by Condon) The trawler carried a crew who identified the accused, Haupt- sixteen and thus far there are man, s "John," the person to only three survivors. One of these whom he gave the $60,000 ransom, clung for over an hour to wreck
He related how he had inscrted | age of the vessel before he was in a newspaper an advertisement, rescued by a passing ship. using the pseudonym "Jafsie" accepting the kidnapper's demands.
SLEPT IN NURSERY
He caused a sensation in court when he told of sleeping in the Lindbergh baby's nursery when he went to the Lindbergh home in connection with the making of the ransom payment.
Conton said that at the comotery "John" became alarmed during their 75 minutes conversation on hearing a rustling near-by and had scaled the tense. He had
only
The disaster occurred three-quarters of a mile off Heasle fish dock when the trawler was returning home, with its haul Reuter.
Campbell's
Speed Trial
joined "John" whom he found EXPECTS TO TRAVEL
temporarily unnerved. "John" had
said:
"It is too dangerous. It merins twenty years or burning (elec trocution) if I'm caught."
300 MILES AN HOUR
London, Jan. 9.
Condon had promised to help The new "Bluebird" motor car "John" to his utmost if he co-incorporating many new features, operated in returning the. Lind- in which Sir Malcolm Campbell borgh baby. Otherwise, ho had will attempt to lower his own promised to follow him to the world's speed record at Daytona ends of the earth. He had next month, was on view at Brook- pleaded with "John" to be shown land race track to-day. the baby but "John" had adamant- ly refusod.
Later, the child's sleeping suit was sent to Condon's home, and witness had opened it in Colonel
he said.
Lindbergh's presence, Router Special.
ship, being under the Influence of liquor, were made against Mr. J. Johnston, formerly Chief Offeer of the motor vessel Lee Hong, at a Marine Court of In- quiry held this morning into charges of misconduct brought against him by Captain T. S. Talbot, master of the vessel,
Commdr. J. B. Newill, D.9.0., R.N. (Retd.) presided, other members of the Court being Lleut. Commdr. E.IL.C. Branson (H.M. Naval Yard) Capt. Herbert James, (Empress of Russia), Capt. Albert Muir (Tung On), and Capt. John Acock (Kwong Sat).
Mr. R. H. Cole, of Messrs. Hall Brutton and Co., appeared on be- half of Mr. Johnston.
Mr. Homer 9. Cummings, U. 5. At- torney General,
who predicts world agreement on currency matters,
U.S. To Pay Damages
CANADA WINS
LONG SUIT
"I'M ALONE" CASE ENDS
Washington, Jan. 9.
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Evidence was given by Capt. Talbot to the effect that the Lee Hong loft Hongkong for Canton at 10 p.m. on December 28 Ingt. Ha was on the bridge and was relloved at 10.45 p.m. by Mr. Johnston after the ship had passed Capsul- mun Pass. He then went down to
One of the outstanding cases inspect below to see if everything of the days of American pro- was all right. He went to bed st hibition, and one which some. 12.30 p.m., leaving the Chief Officer armista declared would pos (Mr. Johnaton) In charge. At .12.47, be was
war awakened by the sibly lead to
between ringing of the telegraph. He America and Britain, was settled jumped out of bed and saw that the to-day, ** ship was in a fog.. He dressed and went up to the wheel-house.
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This was the famous incident of the Canadian schooner "I'm Alone" sunk by American count- guards outside the twelve-mile territorial limit, in March, 1929.
by Was
11
1935. 日六初月二十
JAPAN
NEARING CRISIS?
SERVICES HEADS
DEFIED
TAKAHASHI'S
WARNING
London, Jan, 10.. There have been several occas alone in recent years when civilian ministers seemed "in the pockets": of the generals and admirals and propaganda became almost the monopoly of the far from silent services, says The Times.
The bellef that Japan Is approaching a period of national cannot be expected to cope, is emergency, with which politicians
suggested day after day, the pa- per adds.
Baros Fujii, though he finally j got the worst of the encounter, did his best to curb the demands of the services, The Times goes on. Mr. Takahashi has not gone so for ( public at least) but his great experience and high inter. national reputation will add weight to his warning and may have a tonic effect upon the re- cently debilitated Japanese Party politics-Reuter.
ROOSEVELT IGNORES COURT
WILL ENFORCE OIL CONTROL
INDUSTRY IN TURMOIL
President
London, Jan. 9. Roosevelt to-day
killed.
Since that time-the-case-bas declared emphatically that the been before the American courts Administration intended to pro- almost continuously. To-day ceed with its oil production con- joint Canadian-American Commis-trol programme despite the de slon decided that the United cision of the Supreme Court of States must apologiae Canada the United States that such con- and pay the Canadian Government trol was outside the power vest- and members of the crew of the ed in the President. "I'm Alone" compensation. No- thing will be paid, to the vessel's owners,, howover-Reuter.
Witness asked Mr. Johnston why he had not been called and was told that the fog had only just set in. Mr. Johnston, when asked if he had The "I'm Alone" was admitted. sounded the siren, told him that Itly a run-runner. But she was be- was not working. Witness pulled yond the Jurisdiction of the United the lanyard and set the siren work-States when she was suuk ing Mr. Johnston was leaning gunfire. One of her crew against the compass and remarked: "Damned if I can work it."
The ship was approaching the Fatshan, which was also going up to Canton. Mr. Johnston was messing about with the lanyard, and witness told him to stop it.
"I had put the engine slow ahead from half speed. I was passing the Fatshan, which was 140 feet away on the starboard side. I then heard the moving of the telegraph. I immediately looked over and saw the Chief Officer moving his hand away. I looked at the telegraph and saw that it was showing full speed astern. I immediately jump ed at the telegraph and before it could answer to the previous ordér of full speed nstern I put it slow ahead.
COUNTERMANDED ORDERS
"I pulled the Chief Officer away and told him to go to his room. He did not go. Five minutes after the ship had gone ahead of the Fatshan and we dropped anchor as the fog was getting worse. I gave (Continued on Page 11.)
Missionaries Distressed
GERMAN MISSIONS LACK FUNDS
(Special, to "Telegraph")
£0 £84 auttand
De Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphis Mes épes Ordinance, 1114. Racsised, January
London, Jan, D. German missions abroad are
This giant car, weighing four "facing catastrophe" as a result and the c-uarter tons, is being of Germany's currency export shipped to Amerien in the Boron-restrictions, declared. Dr. J. II. aria on January 16, and Sir Oldham, Secretary of the Inter- Malcolm Campbell is following in the Aquitania a wook Inter.
Sir Malcolm hopes to make, his POINT FOR DEFENCE
attempt on the record on February Flemington, Jan. 9. 19, as a full moon occurs on that Four times during the period date, and the beach, and weather that he was on the witness conditions should then be at their stand, Dr. Condon identifled best. A considerable advance on Bruno Hauptmann as the man the present record of 272.108 miles per, hour, set by Sir Malcolm to whom he paid the Lindburgh Campbell at Daytona on February baby ransom money, $50,000 in 22, 1983, is anticipated. marked.bills,
Engineers associated with the Dr. Condon, Intermediary for construction of the car prophesy Colonel Lindbergh in treating 300 miles per hour-British Wire
(Continued on. Page 7.)
lona.
national Missionary Council to day.
The Missionary Council of the Church Assembly met in London and Dr. Oldham said that money contributed to German missions had shruak from £330,000 annual- ly to £700 during the 11 months eading Inst November,
H.K. LOSES NO.
REVENUE
BROKERS' CONTRACTS PAY STAMP DUTY
COUNCIL QUERIES
ANSWERED
SINGLE DOP THE GENTE
136.09 PER ANNUM..
WHITEAWAY'S
STOCKTAKING
SALE
NOW PROCEEDING
VISIT WILL BE WELL
WORTH YOUR · WHILE,
FIGHT TO GUARD SILVER PRICE
U.S. TREASURY GIVES REASSURANCE
CONTINUING PURCHASES DESPITE CHINA PLEA
(SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH").
Washington, Jan. 9.
The reports from Shanghai that the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Henry Morgenthau, has promised China to moderate the U.S. silver policy, continue to rankle with the Silver Bloc, who intend to make stronger efforts to compel him to adhere to the purchasing plan.
The leaders of the Bloc to-day privately stated that they have never expected the Silver Purchase Act to have very far-reaching results, owing to the continued split in their ranks which prevented them from exert- ing any real pressure. Therefore, they were quietly. attempting to unite the rival factions through the medium of Senator Wheeler's remonetisation plan.
From usually reliable sources in. Washington it was learned that the Government will continue to buy silver in substantial amounts in spite of the objections from the Far East.
SECOND RAILWAY TRAGEDY
SIX KILLED NEAR MOSCOW
MANY MORE -INJURED
However, it is stated that they Intend to make any such purchases at the lowest prices, and also to avoid purchases, which would be liable to cause violent fluctuations in the price of the metal.
Later reports state that in con -nection with tho persistent rumours that the Treasury intends decreasing the ellver purchases, officials of the Treasury have drawn attention to Mr. Morgen- thau's statement that he intends to carry out his end of the Silver Purchase Act.
They also reiterated that the budget estimates. of seigniorage were no indication of the quantity of aliver which might be purchas- ed, and rather indicated the con- tinuation of a substantial purchase
Moscow, Jan. 9. Six persons were killed and į programme,—United Press, 28 seriously injured in the second major railway disaster in the past three days.
The accident occurred when a
SHANGHAI REACTION
Shanghai, January 10. Local currency was firm in the Foreign Exchange Market hore
The firmness of the local dollar
As a sequel to the United States Moscow express crashed into the early this morning. The market Supreme Court's oll control roar of a stationary train near
Rostovondon decision, placing Government
early yesterday was quiet. morning. restriction of production beyond the law, there has been an alarm within a few hours of that on the the rise in London silver. Hlow. The report of this accident comes was considered to be due largely to in revival of the transhipment
Moscow-Leningrad main line when ever, some traders, taking a long- of hot oll (oll produced in excess 23 persons were killed and more term view, considered this n of quotas assigned to states) from than 60 badly injured. In this bearish factor since it tends to the East Texas field, and without mishap the coaches were tele-emphasise the local tightness of state tenders, according to the scoped and Financial Times.
The Financial Times New York correspondent reports 75 rail ear loads of oil products shipped last night from the thriving Texas field, where a tremendous centration of railroad tank cars le waiting for the "black gold" cargo.
con-
Legitimate operators have de- clared that they cannot compete with the revived "hot oil" oper- ators, and have put their case be fore the Administration.
Reuter.
then caught fire-money-United Press,
Wild Winter Weather
EUROPE AND U.S. SUFFERING
At this afternoon's meeting of the Legislative Council, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga asked a series of questions regarding stamp duties Ten refinaries have resumed on share and exchange contracts, oporations despite the inter-state to which the Colonial Treasurer rallways decision, effective to-1 (Hon, Mr. E. Taylor) replied. day, not to accept oil for inter- ...)
The qucations and replies were | state shipment without the tender as follows:
HEAVY SELLING
Shanghal, January 10. The dollar on the Foreign Ex- change Market is very arm hero this morning.
There is heavy solling of ix- change by Chinese speculators. and very little buying by the Banks-United Press,
H. K. DOLLar rises With silverprices up both in London and New York, the Hong- kong dollar rose 1/8th this morn- (Special to "Telegraph”)
Ing to is, 83⁄4%d. Inter-bank bual- (lly Telegraph, Copyright, Telegraphie Mooness was done early at 18. 0-1/10d,, anges Ordinance. 11. lecciond, JanuKEVY
on et:ady market. London, Jan, 0.
Silver roso a farthing to 24.9/16. baing approved.
Europe and North Amerien arsspot in London, where America Offcial circles in Washington now in the grip of a severe winter and speculators bought. Offerings fear a serious break in crude oil after the comparatively mild were small, and the market was 1. Are sale and purchase con- prices to a dollar a barrel, for the Christmas and New Year,
steady. tracts and/or debit notes for major companies and a still lower shares of Companies operating fall- for the outside the Colony but dealt in Reuter in this market treated alike for purposes of stamp duty? If the reply to this question be In the
QUESTION..
negativo, what is the differentin- and on what grounds is the differentiation justified?
THE ANSWER
1. The answer is in the affirma- tive..
QUESTION
2. Is the Colonial Treasurer in position to state approximately
(Continued on Page 11.)
GOLD EXPORT TAX As far as they knew there would be no money for December. There were grave hardships
Havana, Jan. 0. German mis- encountered by
The Cabinet to-day issued a alonaries in certain places, and decree lifting the ban on gold ex- many were destitute, he added ports and substituting 16 per Router Special.
cont, tax---United Press.
In New York, aliver advanced to
a rise of 1.3/8,
Frost and anow Are reported Independenta from all parts of Britain. London 4.02
ia afflicted with a dismal fog, which has interfered with air services.
WELL-KNOWN WAR CORRESPONDENT
MR. GEORGE DENNY DIES IN U.S.
(Special to "Telegraph")
Snowstorms are reported from the Continent; even in the usually sunny Cannes a High fall was registered.
4. NO BUYERS
Shanghai, Jan. - 10.
Local currency was very firm at the neon closing of the foreign oxchange market here.
There.... wore practically 10.
of
exchange-United
One of the worst fogs in New York harbour's history delayed buyers thirteen lincre for many hours Preas. to-day.
From the Black Sen a number of ships were reported in distress where a hurricane has raged for three days,Reuter Special......... A (14 493N
NEW U.S. PLANES
COTTON EXCILANGE
Nanking, Jan, 10.3 That apoculation on the Chinese San Francisco, Jan. 9.
Cotton Goods Exchange, be proži Mr. George Donny, who was a
hibited on the ground that it correspondent of Amoricao nows- papore during the campaign in The Secretary of the Navy, Mr seriously affects the Chinese cot the Philippine Islands, the Boxer Claude Swanson, explained to-day ton Industry, was urged. In Ja Rebellion and the. Russo-Japanese that the budget provides for the petition from ten or more bis War, and who was inter a resident construction of 50s now aer Chinese cotton mille consideredi of Peking for some time, died here oplanes, 282 of which are replace by the Government to-day-Rou to-day-United Press.
mentsUnited Press.