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TRAGIC DEATH OF
TANG YU-JEN
BLAMED FOR 'PRO- NIPPON POLICY
FRIDAY DECEMBER 27, 1935.
PACIFIC AFFAIRS
.
GAMING HOUSE FOR CHILDREN
BETTING ON HORSE RACE GAME
ONE OF MAJOR ISSUES IN US, CONGRESS.
Washington. Dec. 20. Returning Congressmen reflect the unprecedented interest in Pacific
Charged with keeping В kaming affairs by their, euraive and extensive
During the January session of Con-house at No. 429 Reclamation Street, consideration of Oriental relationa.
was patronised by children only, Pum ross these matters will figure pro-ground floor, which the police stated The world silver situation appears Yuk, 20, shop foki, and Chan' hi- minently, to be the first matter for direct atton-ang, 50, mistress of the Wing Cheung tion as either an attack on or vin-shop, were each fined $50 by Mr. E, L. dication of the American purchasing Wynno-Jones at the Kowloon Magis close programme will involve discussions of tracy this morning.
Detective-Sergeant Ellia stated that Mr. Tang Yu-fen wa
that!
the defendants ran a kind of horse political associate of Mr. Wang Ching- the Chinese monetary polley and wai, who escaped death from ansan-international ramifications of
go.polley. sins bullets a few weeks United Press.
Shanghai, Dec, 20. Mr. Tang Yu-len, transferred to be vice-Minister of Communication In the recent reshuffle of the Chiang Kal-ahek cabinet, was shot eight times. He died in happital. lie was fire at by three unidenflet Chineso
In a motor-car,
n
Wife Witnesses Tragedy
Shanghai, Dec. 20. The assassination occurred at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Tang Yu-len was stepping from his motor-car after a vial to Mr. Wang Ching-wel, Just as he was on-
Prior to the recent world price racing game, which was played by chikiren only. The winner was given debacle proponents of the purchasing odds of five to one; the second, two programme planned defence through attempts to refuse the allegation that to one and the third even money.
for money, or sweats and books. tries, but the new situation will with, and these could be exchanged the polley injured sliver using coun. The children bought counters to bet
(40) Hir "orship
lefondants): apparently arouso discussions as
What do you mean by swindling Programine. the feasibility of a strictly national-
Naval Conference children like this? Fed
with the pros
The
to
tering the private entrance in the rear Development for now Pacifie
peotive
of his hone he was fired an by two assailants, Mrs. Tang Yu-jen heard rushed downstairs the shots and She found her husband in a, semi-arrive at any limitation agreement, conscious condition.
Mr. Tang was rushed to Dr. New's Hospital, where Dr, New said he was unable to do anything. The patient wda
then rushed to St. Mary's Hospital, but died en route.
not
Datendants replied that the coun-
Is Worship: You make a good baren, will be an important issue ifters were changed for sweets, the London Conference does
The Session also affords an occasion thing out of it.. What bail are they for debates on United States-Japanese on 7 relation as already foreshadowed by Senator Pittman's attack on Japan at Len Vesgas recently,
:
Dútretive-Sergeant Ellis: $50 each, Your Worship.
His Worship: Fined $50 each. The sum of $2.30 which was picked up was placed in the Poor Bux.
ANOTHER CASE
Philippines Affairs Philippines affairs are likely to The chauffeur of the Minister de-
receive most active attention in view. clares that in addition to the na
An 18-year-old lad, Li K, was sailant, he saw two other person of the largo Congressional delegation nearby, but he was unable to give a
to the which visited the Islands for the
Inaugural ceremony in November, but charged with keeping a gaming house description of them owing
Observers
ers have not seen any attempt at No. 424 Reclamation Street, ground darkness,rater.
yet at any major revision of the In-floor, and seven
further charged with gambling. The ball of Act because any
relatio
elations three absentees of $3 each would apparently consideration
Police Investigallon
Shanghai, Dec, 20.' The French Police are investigating the assassination. However, they can
other mon
were
Was
deption of serious estreated, and the remainder were,
find no clue to the assassina.—United chanlian statehood also likely to he had been inforured that the first
Presk
Chiang's Condolence
Nanking, Dec. 28.
Detective-Sergeant Ellis stated that defendant received commission of ten per cent, but the police could not prove that.
of fundamental discharged." in the Independence Bill. receive more serious attention than ever before due to the pending report of the House Territories Sub-Com-
Defendant stated that if any player to get the 100 mark he would mitteo which held publle hearings in Honolulu in connection with the mat was to
Closer ties from new aviation receive a packet of melon seeds, and ter facilities will also tend to bring the if he got the 200 mark he would re- The game was charged for a turn.
a form of bagatelle, discussion of territorial status fur-ceive a packet of preserved fruit.
and one cent was ther into the realm of practical
In discharging all the defendants, deliberations.
A telegram of condolence has been sent to Mrs. Targ Yau-yim by Mar- shal Chiang Kai-shek expressing his deep sympathy in the tragic death of her husband. Marshal Chiang highly praised his political ability and said that his death is a great loss to the
There is apparently no Nationalist Government as well as to the Kuomintang Party-Wok Kifoot to modify the Jones-Castigan Act hin Worship said to first accused, to tariff arrangements with "You got away with this because the Yat Po.
Last Calls on Friends
move on
Iroistanines and Hawall, which is police were unable to produce e
the
ficial to both territories. Shanghai, Dec. 26,
at present regarded as highly bene-that it was against the law, but I think it is my duty to warn you if you Supreme Court decisions on the or anyone eho runs this game and It is revealed that Mr. Tangbroad features of the A.A.A. are not accepts commission, you are liable jen paid a visit to Mr. Wang He expected to upset the present sugar to a very heavy line.”
of the de-
B
The
tax
min, former Chairman funot Pelping Political Council and marketing progamme, but judicial well-known pro-Japanese leader, at 10 yesterday afternoon, After briaf
with Mr. Wang he visited Mr. Wang Ching-wei, under whom he vico- served as Administrative Minister for Foreign Affairs since August 1933,
After seeing the ex-Premter he called on Mr. Chang Kung-chuan, the Rall- дл newly appointed Minister of ways. He remained for about hour with him,
realdence, On returning to his situated in a quiet location in the French Concession, he was shot down, The assassins wore thick overcoats and felt hats, which almost completely covered their faces.
the three Fired at close range, t bullets struck the victim in his left and right hips and buttock.
the processing rejection of principle undoubtedly would influence the future evolution of sugar control. Another matter arousing general of Pacific interest is the discussion
to noriui defence of Alasks which, up the present, has been authorised in un enabling act but appropriation has never been provided.-United Press.
other followers of Wang Ching-wei | were ousted,
minn of great:
-do- Mr. Tang was a man
and courage. Despite numerous termination the frequent attacks by crities on his pro-Japanese policy he two years,
GREAT POWER PLANT
ROTHSCHILD GIVEN CONCESSION
(Special to "Telegraph")
Santiago de Chile, Dec. 26.
A concession valued at £60,000,000
carried on for the pod, fearless has been granted to Senor Mauricio
during n most crucia}
work at the
There was an atmosphere of tense Secretary-Geign Ministry he was the largest hydro-electric plant in
drama when Mrs. Tang Yu-yen fainted on returning home after accompany- ing her husband to the hospitals.
Madame Wang Ching-wei and pro- minent Leftist politicians who called at the residence were greatly moved by the tragle eight and shed tours.
A Trip Postponed
Rothschild for what is claimed to be
has South America.
The Bolivian Government signed the agreement, and will receive five per cent. of the gross earnings of the hydro plant.
The construction work is expected to take five years. Reuter Special,
ly and resolutely. In addition to his of the Kuomintang Council between Central Political February 1932 and last November.
Mentioned As Ambassador Mr. Tang Yu-jen was not affected by the temporary exit of Dr. Wang Ching-wei from Nanking polities. It was mentioned in reccat Nanking dia- patches that he and Mr. C. T. Wang atood the best chances of being CIVIL SERVICE PRIZES elected China's next Ambassador to Japan. The former Ambassador, Mr. Mr. Tang Tu-jen returned
Tao-pin, ная appointed Shanghal only a few days ago after Chiang
conversations Minister of Interior on December 12, participating in the
the Ambassador's post with Mr. A. Ariyoshi, the Japanese leaving
vacant. Chiang Kai-shek has not Ambassador to China,, and General Chiang Kai-shok tion to revlalt Nanking on Eve, but his plan was postponed be- cause of the students' demonstrations. Students held up all departures of trains from Shanghai. He had hoped to leave for Nanking to-day by aeroplane.
to
It was his inten-yet named the new envoy; ent
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Opportunity was taken yesterday, Born in 1814, the late Mr. Tang at a Christmas Tree party Yu-jen was a native of Liuyang in Civil Service (1cket Club, to present linen. He was 42 at the time of the prizes won in sports competitions his death. He is survived by his during the year, Mrs. G. R. Sayer
*children, officiating, mother, wife and four young
two sons and two daughters, all under ten.
Ladies
The following is the list of winners and runners-up in the various Club On returning from Japan in 1910 sports:
Tehnis Club Championship: E. C. Mr. Tang participated in the revolu- The vice-Ministen of Communica tions was warned by his friends im- tionary party affairs. He was Pre-Fincher; runner up, F. L. H. Shate.
sident of the Hupch Provincial Bank Mens Single Handicap: E. C. Fin- mediately after the sensational at-
in 1928-1929 and Director of Economic cher; ranier-up. 3. E. Richardson. tempt on the life of Mr. Wang Ching Research of the Bank of China
Singles Handicap: Mrs. J. wel during the opening of the Sixth
of the Central since 1921. Between December 1931 Entley; runner-up, Mrs. G. Fowkes. Ladies Doubles Handicap: Mes Plenary Session Kuomintang on November 1. Be- and last November he was a reserve
relations with member of the Kuomintang Central dames E. W. Simmonds and G. Fow cause of his friendly the Japanese Mr. Tang Yu-ien was Executive Committee and was elected les; runners-un, Mesdames J. Bentley much criticised for his foreign policy a full member during the November and J. A. Bendall. and some of his closest associates had election. advised him to a wear a bullet-proof waist cont. This advice the
young
Shanghai, Dec. 20. seriously. diplomat never took
A bomb exploded in a basket carri. was also said that because of Mr.
cordial relations with Japaned by a coolle on Darroch Road, the Ramo street in which 4 Japanese the popularity of Mr. Wang Ching-wei while the latter was bluejaket, Hideo Nakayama,
mysteriously killed on November 9. President of the Executive Yuan. In 1024 Mr. Tang Yu-jen visited Peiping Sino- and negotiated Important
with Japanese ismica
the Japaness diplomats in China. On more than
It was
Bomb Explosion
Mons. Doubles Handicap: Messrs. I. Agafuroff and J..Bullock; runners- up. Mesars, Fare and N. J, Bebbing-
ton.
Mixed Doubles Handicap: Mr. J. Skinner and Mrs. L. Collyer; run- ners-up, Mr. C. 8. Daley and Mrs. E.
Simmonds. was W.
Cricket: 1st XI, batting. E. troops around the scene.
The Japanese threw a cordon of Richaraon; bowling-F. E. Baker.
2nd
batting-H. Westlake, Jr.;
cond coolio kicked the basket. Both
The explosion occurred when a Bentley.
Later.
The Japanese troops have with
Handicap: J. W. Deakin; runner-up T, Armstrong,
Bowie Doabice: Armstrong and C. Strange; rummers-up, H. Westlake
Farciking, Mr. Tang, did all the drawn from the sceno of the bomb Sr., and H. Westlake, Jr.
from
aro
one occasion when Mr. Wang Ching-coolles were injured. wel, then concurrently officiating Minister, was ill and absent
ing incident. The authorities responsible. work in
the Parently convinced that the affair . He Ministry.
has no significance. spokesman since 1934, making:
The coolie picked up the bomb many important statements
from a scrapheap-United Press.
Reuters Version prosa converning China's with Japan,
Shanghai, Dec. 20,
thiet
was
to the dealings
A graduate of the Keio University A bomb exploded in Hongkew near
PHILIPPINES CLIPPER
Alameda, Dec. 26. The Philippines Clipper landed here
(Tokyo) in 1919, the late Mr. Tank the Japanese Naval Headquarters at 1.30 p.m., Pacific standard time.- know the Japanese language very
well, a fact which assisted tremendously in his rapid
him
morning. Japanese this
marinca,
108: United Press. steel-helmeted
and
with fixed bayonets, flung a cordon round the
Chineso
ware
in the Chiang Kai-shek Garment whole, district. Two.
Both during his school days in Japan
and subsequently in Nanking ad seriously injured.
and
Brother Rector, of the congregation Shanghal he maintained close touch The explosion occurred when a of the Third Order of St. Francis, with Chiang Kai-shel. His friend- dustman collided with a child's home bega gratefully to acknowledge ro made bomb which fell from the dust colpt of the sum of 409, procends of WADK ship wible Chiang Kai-shok and bla appointment as vice-Minister of Ching-wel explains to some extent bin. Both man and child were in- a collection made by the "Kowloon jured. The Japanese marines patrol- Tong Carollers on Christmas Eve,
Street Sleepors Communications in the Nanking lod for an hour and have now within ald of the St. Francis Home for election of December 12, when most drawn-Router
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