Mueller At Liberty
BUT ONLY FOR TEN DAYS' TIME
:
JONES HELD
HOSTAGE.
Pelping, August 1. Reports from Kalgan state that Dr. Herbert Mueller, the German correspondent, who with Mr. Garveth Jones, the British Journal ist, was captured by bandita near here on July 28, has arrived here.
He says he is an ten days' parole from the bandits. Jones is held as a hostage against his return. "
PROMOTING
AVIATION
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, AUGUST
ENGLAND LOOKS FOR
EXPANSION
London, July 31.
Two committees
have boonI
established to advise the Secretary for Air on measures connected with the promotion of civil Aviation.
One, under the chairmanship of Sir Warren Fisher, Seerobary, to the Treasury, is to consider ques- tlona affecting international air | communication, while the other, with Sir Henry Maybury, well- known trame authority and mom- ber of the London Passenger Transport Board, as Chairman, ja to report on civil aviation at home. It will take into account the re- quirements of the Post Office for
The bandits are asking for $100,- 000 ransom and Dr. Mueller la en-air mails and the relation be- deavouring to arrange for the re- lease of Jones and himself.--Renter.
LEAGUE STRIVES AGAINST WAR
(Continued from Page 1.1 formula at present in process of
formation.
M. Laval,, Mr. Eden and Baron Aloist are conferring privately seeking to avoid a crisis which might destroy the League.-United Prean.
GENEVA SUMMARY
London, July 31.
Since the arrival of the French and British delegations at Genova this morning, private discussions on
.part.
tween avlation and other forms of transport.
Ruth Hasse, a talented member of Professor Doorisy's "Nou-stop Revue Company," which is open- Ing a amazon at the King's Theatre on Wednesday, August 21. Miss Hasso in a varsatile dancer and musician, and sha presents the modern cycle Looping the Loop on the stage.
It is understood that a survoy by the Air-Ministry of the lines on which home air services might de- velop has been in progress for Home time, and a report will be lasued shortly which will help the planned development of regular air services by an Indication of routen, a study of the possibilities of night flying and of the necess- nry provision of beacons and air- port lighting systems. BritishLIARS Wireless.
BRAZIL NAVAL
CADETS
CHINESE WEDDING
BESSIE CHU: MARRIES MR PAO YUE-LUM
A wedding of great Interest to the Chinese community took place at noon yesterday at the Registrar's Office, Supreme Court, when Miss Bessio Ruth Chu became the brido of Mr. Pao Yue-lum, B.Sc. (Hons). Later in the afternoon, many friends and relatives attended a reception held at the Grill Room of the Hongkong Hotel
The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs. C. S. Chu of Vancouver, B.C., was formerly secretary to the Hon. Mr. S. W. Te'o, O.BE, LL.D., of Messrs. Ta'o and Hodgson. She is a graduato of the High School of Commerce, Vancouver.
The bridegroom, son of Mr. Pao Tak-sing, compradore of the Yoko- hama Specie Bank in Singapore, is a member of the teaching staff of the Hongkong University. For three years he was engaged na an ongineer with Messrs. Chau and Lee, Architects and Engineers.
Bride's Gown
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RADIO BROADCAST
Relay of Daventry News Bulletin
Z.E.K. PROGRAMME.
From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of
955 metres (845 kilocycles),
5-7 p.m. Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra..
(De-
7-7.26 p.m. Concert Items. Violin Solos-(1) Minstrels
buray); (b) Filght of the Bumble- Beo.(Rimsky-Korsakov),
Violin Solo-Danse Espagnole ("La
Vida Brove") (Kreisler).
Yohudi Menhuin. Songs My Little nest of heavenly
bluo (Lehar). Song--Twilight (Hamilton).
Maria Jeritza (Soprana). Song--When Lights go
rolling (Ireland), Song When Dull Garo (Lane
Wilson).
Stuart Robertson (Bass-Baritons). Pianoforte Solos-Pierrette (Chami-
nado). Pianoforte Solo Danse Creole
,(Chaminade).
The bride wore a simple white Batin gown with long tullo train. Her veil, ordered from Vancouver, was held in place by an orange
Una Bourne. blossom 'head-dress, whilst a spray
7.20-7,45 p.m. Cinema Organ Music of orange blossom was fastened
In a Bird Store (Lake), underneath her chin. She carried in a Clock Store (Orth). nahower bouquot of ginger lies
Toronco Casey. supplied by the Clover Flower Shop. Take a Chance Salection
Attending the bride was her Broadway Thru a KeyholeSelection. SCOUNDRELS sister Miss Lily Chu, dressed in
Terenoo CaBoy. green organdie, and two flower I want to be Snappy.
Sidney Torch. girls, Jacqueline Chu and Nui Yum,
1.45-8 p.m. dressed in peach shaded organdle. Maidens of Baden Waltz (Konizak).
Concert Waltzes, They all carried sheaves of gerbera. Dream Waitz (Millocker)
AND
SCATHING COMMENT
LUNCHEON GIVEN IN ON COUNTERFEITERS
LONDON
London, July 31.
the Italo-Abyssinian dispute have The Prince of Wales has sent a ⚫ been proceeding there almost con-mensage to the Commander of the
tinuously.
Brazilian naval training ship, In these the President of the Almirante Saldanha, which is on a Council, Mr. Litvinoff, Mr. Eden, visit to Portsmouth, expressing ro- Monsieur Laval, Italian and Abys gret at being prevented by pres- sinian delegates, and representa-sure of engagementa, before his the Council, have variously taken the officers and cadets in persun and tives of other stater, members of departure on holiday, from meeting
wishing them an enjoyable stay,
The Commander and four other The League, Council has held its first meeting which, as usual, was officers, who have been in London their on the invitation of the Brazilian private, only delegates and kecretaries being present.
Ambassador, were entertained by According
the Port of London Authority and Lo Geneva messages the Council meeting was the Ibero-American Institute and very short, lasting only half any the Ambassader at a luncheon at hour. On the proposal of M. Laval which the First Lord of the the delegates agreed to meet in Admiralty and the Lord Chancellor public session at 5 o'clock to-morrow were among the guests..
The Almirante Saldanha Wax (Thursday) ovéning and meantime private negotiations continue be-specially built for the Brazilian tween Italy and Abyssinia and two Government by Messrs. Armstrong, most interested countries, France Vickers for training purposes. and Great Britain.-British Wire British Wireless. lesa.
INDIA'S -FUTURE
preas
CONSTITUENCIES TO
BE DELIMITED
London, July 31.
MILITARY MISSION
CANTON. OFFICERS RETURN
· FROM EUROPE
|
"You are the worst
kang of
scoundrels and liars it has been my misfortune to deal with," said the Puisne Judge, Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, at the Criminal Sessions yesterday in passing sentence on four Chinese, Yeung Ping, alias Young Hon-kçe, Tsang Ming alias Tsang Hop-wing, Wan were found "guilty" by the jars Cheung and TARU Chuen who
on a charge of making counterfeit coins at. No. 10 Takuling Road, Kowloon.
Two Page Boys Masters Bobby Chu and Hong Wei were page boys. The duties of best man were undertaken by Mr. Charles J. Chan,
The bride's mother wore formal Chinese dress-black embroidered blouse and red skirt.
During the reception the Hong kong Hotel Orchestra WOR in
bridegroom was proposed by the attendance.
The health of the bride und Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G.,
LL.D.
The newly-wed couple later left Summing-up, His Lordship refer a honeymoon trip to Shanghai minded the jury they must be quite and Japan. certain when arriving at their verdict, that the four accused were
for.
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in the premises, and that there was TO RESCUE MR. JONES a complete apparatus there making counterfelt coins:
JAPANESE TO CO-OPERATE IN SEARCH
Two Different Stories The principai witness for the Crown was the Chinese detective who said he saw the four defen- .
Peiping, July 31. dants in the act of making coun- Colonel Tan Takahashi, Assis- terfeit coins. That evidence had tant Japanese military attache to been challenged by the defendants the Japanese Embassy hera, states who said that there was a cons that the Kwantung Army has In- piracy between Lai Tam and the structed Japanese troops in Jchol Police. All the Police officers who and the Japanese military in Kalgan took part in the raid had stated to co-operate with the Chinese in Canton, July 31.
that the defendants were in the effecting the release of Mr. Gareth The Canton Military Mission, is front cubicle, while the accused Jones, a former secretary of Mr. arriving at Hongkong to-morrow by maintained that they were in the David Lloyd George and British the Italian Liner Conte Verde. A rear. The accused had further journalist. It is understood that party of officials have left for Hong, alleged that the Police were lars search parties of Japanese troops kong this morning in order to meet and they were
bullies. The will be sent out.--Reiter, them when they arrive.
stories given by both parties were According to military circles it were in direct contradiction to one
$50,000 For Jones
Peiping, July 31. Chinese sources at Kalyan re- militia at Paochang has
The Under-Secretary of State for
is understood that the mission has another, and it was the duty of the India -announced in the Commons, ! at question-time, that the Govern-purchased a big consignment of jury to decide who were telling the ment had decided to set up a com Countries during their visit, The evidence was probably more reliable,
modern weapons from European truth. In his opinion, the Police port that the commander of the mitteo to make recommendations
at: $1," for the delimitation of constituen-consignment is estimated
600,000,
cles in the future Indian Federal
and Provincial Legislatures, and on It is also understood that part of
certain connected questions.
the goods have already arrived at The members of the committee Whumpao-Wel Riu Yat Po.
would be Sir Laurie Hammond, formerly Governor of Assam,
(Chairman), Mr. Justice Ven- katasubha Rao, of the Madras High Court, and Mr. Justice Din
Court.
beginning of next year.
U. S. PROMOTIONS
made ten contact with the bandits who are now demanding $50,000 for the release of Mr. Jones.
The jury after retirin- or minutes, found all the accused "Guilty."
present.
In passing sentence, His Lord- Dr. Mueller arrived in Kolgan ship sald: The jury have rightly this afternoon but is not making
You are the any found you "Guilty,"
at statement worst gang of llars and scoundrels Reuter. it has been my misfortune to denl with.".
Addressing the first prisoner, His Lordship said it seemed to him
}
Council Gratified
Pelping, July 31.
A Military Council spokesman
he was more responsible for the says
Eva Waltzes (Lehar, arr. Schott).
8. p.m. Local Time and Weather Report; Closing Local Stock Qunla-
8.05-10.30 p.m. Chinese Studio'
tions.
Concert.
10.30 p.m. Close Down,
Z.E.K, Programme
from Z.E.K. On a frequency of 640 8.30-10 p.m. European Programme
kilocycles.
Haydn) played by Sir Henry J. 8.30-8.55 p.m. Symphony No. 45 ("Farewell") in F. Slurp Minor Wood
Loncion
conducting the Symphony Orchestra,
8.55-9 p.m. Two Planoforte Solos by, Wilhelm Backhaus.
I. Waltz in D Fiat, Op. 64, No. 1 (Chopin);
2.Etude in C Major, Op. 10, No. 7
(Chopin).
9-9.15
lelin
p.m. Daventry News Bul-
9.15-9.32 p.m. Vocal Gems. Melodies of Robert Burns. Welsh Memories (arr. Evans).
9.32-10 p.m. Variety Programme, Fox-Trot-Soon.
Vocal Duct I'd do the most ex- traordinary Things (“3||| Darling").
Frances Day and Arthur Riscoe. Instrumental Sweet Suo, just you; Heeble Jeebles; I wonder where my baby is to-night. Instrumental-Rockin' Chair; Georgia
on my mind Lazy Day, Vocal Duet-Ding Dong, Ping Pong.
larry. Itoy's Tiger-Tagamuffins. -
Walsh and Barker. Waitz-No, No a thousand times no. Orchestra Jubilee Dance Memories
10 p.m. Press Bulletins.
DAVENTRY PROGRAMMES
To-day's Broadcasting From Four Transmissions
No. 1.
The following wave-lengtha and frecuencia are obuwered by Daventry.
Call Sign FREQUENCY Wavelength
$.030 2.5. 49.59 FOR Det k., 31.58 maizes 0,325 14. 81.34 isee 11.750 .c.
26.63 maizes 11.Ass k. 25.26 metros 15.110 k.c. 19.02
GBA
GB1
CAC
GHD
GBK
GRP
car
57,130 .c.
GBIE
31.410 .4.
moires 33.57 metres
COL
19,260 ke.
19.66 metran
083
21,540 k.
GAL
14.40
13.93 maisme
6.110 .. 41.30 matsen
Transmission 5
(0.8.D. and G.B.C.)
Diy Ben. Orchestra.
1 a.m. that the Council" received
Washington, July 31. President Roosevelt has signed Muhammed, of the Lahore High the Army Promotion Bill which The Committee would permits 4,998 officers to advance start its deliberations in India to in rank to-morrow and 6,000 to offence, and he would therefore re-notifications from the Legations wards the end of September, and come into line for promotion.ceive a heavier sentence than the concerned as to the capture of Mr. was expected to report nt the United Press.
others. Sentence of six years' hard Gareth Jones and Dr. Mueller. labour was passed.
"The Council has telegraphed to The second and third accused the Charhar Provincial Govern- were sentenced to five years' hardment to take steps to release the labour each, while a sentence of two captives. The Council is three years' hard labour was im gratified to learn that Dr. Mueller posed on the fourth in view of his has already beon released. Energetic steps are being taken to effect the release of Mr. Jones.”— | Reuter.
.
ANOTHER TYPHOON
Advantage would be taken of Sir Laurio Hammond's presence. in India to invite him to pay a The Manila Observatory, report- special visit to Burma to considering at 9.25 a.m. to-day, states that the proposals of the Government there is a typhoon in about 132 of Barma for delimitation of con- Long..., 20 Lat. moving W.N.W.previous good character, stituencies in that country, and The position is in the Pacific to the of certain connected matters that east of the Balintang Channel. arise there also.-British Wireless.
STRANGE CREATURE
OF ZOO
·AN' OKAPI FROM BELGIAN CONGO
London, July 31.
WAR MINISTER UNCONSCIOUS
Buenos Aires; July 31.. General Rodriguez, Minister of War, was to-day found unconscious in his bathroom. His condition la serious.-Reuter,
CLIFF TRAGEDY.
EX-NAVAL OFFICER WISHED FOR JOB IN EAST
London, July 31. The discovery of a car," ap- parently abandoned, by the cliffs near Beachy Head, and a letter in
led to the discovery of the body of it addressed to a girl in Hongkong,
·TIN COMMITTEE
SURPRISE MEETING
IN PARIS
London, July 31. The International The Committee is meeting at Paris on August 9.
This news arouses intense interest topics to be discussed, and hopes are raised that the increase of the produc
a young man on the beach below. and confacture to the nature of, the
It is believed to be that of
100 DEAD IN HEAT-WAVE
Now York, July 31. The heat-wave death-roll in the An skapi, a rare animal from Middle West now exceeds a the Belgian Congo described as a hundred. So far, there is no sign Lieutenant, Derek Norman Trow- tion quota will be the main point of cross between a giraffe, a deer of relief from the oppressive con-bridge Hume Webber, who retired the agenda. and a zebra, kas arrived at the
ditions-Reuter..
from the Navy In 1929.
Though the percentage increase in London Zoological Gardens. It Is said to be the only living
dependent on the July; statistical The letter showed that apparently azures, many quarters believe it is Mr. Wang Chin-hus, Chinese repre- he wished to return to the East, possible that any rise in the quots ample of the species to have
'sentative to, the recent Nineteenth whence he had recently come. reached England, and
He will be retrospective. from Jnly. --1, Genova, his assistant and - another
Ex-
It has been given to the gardans 1 International Labour Conferenco at l'had applied for's consular post but ! instead of from October 1 in view of by the Prince of Wales, whore secretary were among passengers a telogram found on him stated the extreme shortage of stocks, which. ceived it as a gift from the King of passing through Hongkong, by the that there were no vacancies, was largely responsible for the recent the Belgians, Officials of the gar-Conto Verde for Shanghai this morn- Reuter." dens went to Antwerp to supervlaeing Mr. Wang said, the conference the transportzi arrangements discussed relief to youth unemployed. Britisk" Wireless:
acrobatic performance
London Metal Exchange in on the
"It is also felt that generous In prevention of female workers" in
crease in the quots will favourably. mines, labourers' insurance" Zundrand Brisk business was done on the influence the four signatory countries other problems. The Chinese repro, first day of the special summer als in the negotiations regarding the con- |sentative suggested to the Confers now being held by Mackintosh's Ladr tinuation of the restriction scheme new sigld Inspection of factories in Throughout yesterday the store was for further period on the tarming", Fork
present; agr and settlements crowded. The sale in being contintedtion of the
tostay and tom
The B. B. C. Empire'
1.48 mm. "Dath In Illah Boclair," A
story by Inez Helden. Greenwich Time Signal at 12 Midnight
4 km. Dance Music,
*..
1,43 .. The News.
Cious down,
Transmission G
11 km. Big Don. Talk: “Foreign Affair.". 11.18-m.m. Folk Bange Round the World.
Greenwich Time Signal at 1,30 11:45 am. The News,
11 p.m. Close down,
Transmission 2
m
7 p.m. Big-Des. The Ratland Square and
New Victoria · Orchestra,
739 p.m. The NBC. Northern Ireland
-Orchestra.
Greenwich Time Stenal at iz Noes
-826 pm. "Énekunimenta Dla” A play for
brandcasting by Néel Langley.
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