20 KILLED IN MINE DISASTER
Flung With Awful Force Against Tunnel Wall.
Survivor Tells Ghastly Story
Sullivan, Ind., July 15. There has been a tragic ex- plosion in a conl mine here.
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1937.
SEARCH FOR COLLEGE AWARDS ROOSEVELT
LOST FLIERS CONTINUES
But Hopes Of Rescue Grow Fainter
PRESENTED
CHIANG'S ADVISER ADDRESSES PUPILS
BOXER
INDEMNITY
GRANT
Honolulu, July 15. The search for Mrs. Amelia Earhart
The spacious interlor of the Cen- Putnam and her companions con trai Theatre
filled was well
this tinues, but there is still no trace of morning when the annual speech day the fiers, and hope is growing fainter of the Mui Fong Boys and Girls
Forty-two planes from the United College was held. Mr. Chan Ki-yau, States nireraft-carrier Lexington are High Advisor and Special Delegate continuing what is believed to be the of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, Navy's last attempt to tocale the miss-distributed prizes and certificates to ing aviators. To-day they flew for successful students. Others present four hours along the 180th Meridian, included Mr. Lee Sing-kui, Mr. Au west of lowland Island, without } *** Luccess.
REBUKES CONGRESS
Talked Politics In Time Of Mourning
Washington, July 15. President F. D. Roosevelt to-day nidressed a letter to Senator A. W. Barkley, Kentucky, acting leader of the Democratic bloc in the upper house, asserting it is the duty of Congress to legislate this session for the reorganisation of the federal
couris.
The abandonment of the judigini reform mensure will place the res- ponsibility for fallure of action
the shoulders of Con- he declared. gress,
Boon-haw, Dr. S. Y. Wong, Mr. p It is understood that the planes Kwai-chung, Mr. P. K. Kwoks, Mr.squarely on will during the week-end concentrate
on Gilbert Island, where the aviators Foo-cheung and Dr. Lun Sing-
First reports stated that four men were gravely injured and 24 others were trapped by the ex-may have drifted if their machine is plosion in a mine belonging to stiti afloat.-Reuter,
the Glendora Coni Company.
Next news said that twelve of those entombed how been rescued, ten of them seriously burned.
It is feared the twelve remaining in the mine cannot be brought up alive.
After BORIC Hours of frantic rescue work it was oficially an- nounced that casualties were 20 dead and 12 seriously Injured.
There were 203 men worknig in the mine when a terrific blast occurred.
One of the rescued minero said most of the men were crushed to death by falling debris or by being buried against the rock walls of the tunnels. The cause of the explosion is not yet known.Įtenter.
APPEAL NOT GRANTED
COURT JUDGMENT
UPHELD
An application for leave to appeal ogainst à decision of Mr. Justice H. E. Lindsell, Puise Judge, was re- fused this morning by the Full Court, comprising Mr. Justice C. G. Alabas- ter, Acting Chief Justice, and Mr. Justice J. A. Fraser.
Hunting 365,000 Square
Mile Arca
Honolulu, July 15,
merce ber of
Referring to the death of Senator The Headmistress of the Girls' Hobinton yesterday, President Roose College being asing in Amerien, il velt wrote that he had hoped that in Headmaster of the Boys' College, Mr.decent respect to his memory, Con- Chan Tit-yat, presided. After wel gress would have deferred discus- Cha
sion of political legislative mutters. coming the new directors, Mr. Chan
It is therefore with regret that I Ki-yau, Mrs. Lee Sing-kul, Chair-find advantage was taken of what
Chinese man of the
Chamber of Com-hottid have been a period of mourn- The great nerin search of the End Mr. Ng Tung-woon, mem-iDEO"
the Chinese
The President's rebuke is believed Kuomintang in Pheifle Ocean, for traces of Mrs. America and Chairman of the Yeung to be due to Amelia Earhart Putnam and Capt. Wo Guild at San Francisco, the Head-Rebinson's death will prove the death reports that Senator Fred Noonan, her mavigator, will be master presented the school report, knell of court reform legislation in resumed to-day if weather condi
Mr. Chan briefly traced
the expan tions perimit. The search yesterday sion of the Girls' College from
the present session.-Reuter. by over 50 planes from Lexington, was cut short by rain a primary school 20 years ago in 11igh U.S.S. time when it was first established as
Street with seven students on the roll. at the vanishing d Hope is TOW
the Navy Bierk under Bonham Road In
and the time of its reine
removal to 35 1924 with 170 point, but orders of Admiral O. G. Murde, will students and then to 65 Bonham Rout scan approximately 365,000 square
Two years later with 300 students. Island and reef to the present year when it is housed miles of ocEAN, before they give up.
number Mrs. Putnam was forced down Babington Path with a 400 on the roll. After of July 2 on
2,500-mile light from struggles and hardships, the selion. Lae, New Guinea, to Howland Island, said the Headquarter, has now gained She missed her mark,
There have been Bu radio signals firm footing, and the Junior Middle, Senior Middle. and Kindergarten on Mrs. Putnam's wave length for
and more than 150 hours, whereas in the Classes have all been started
well managed. early days of the search there were many messages. It is believed that at least two or three of the messages attributed to the lost Bera authentic-United Press.
were
many
Traffic Cases
Chinese Doctor Gets Warning
to
Dr. Liu Yun-tak was fined $20 by at the Central Mr. W. Schofield Magistracy this morning when a representative pleaded guilty summons of having driven his car, No. 4104, in Queen's Road East on FINE GIRLS' SCHOOL
July 5 at a speed of 20 miles an hour. Referring to the Girls' College and His Worship asked the representa- outlining the School's method of five to convey to the doctor a warn- teaching the Headmaster said: "The ing that, as he already had two pre- school premises of the Girls' College|vious convictions for dangerous alone occupy an area of 30.000 square driving, a third one might see his feet with a good playground and a licence cancelled. spacious garden. commodious A second suminous of failing to Jaboratory, well equipped with all produce his licence when called upon necessary apparatus, including the to do so, was withdrawn. Traffic- Sergeant Wass said the doctor had for sent his chauffeur to the Traille Boxer
Office with the licence within 24 Indemnity Fund remitted by the hours. British Government, is well utilised Quarter-Master Sergeant Adams, by the senior
arxd of the R. E. pleaded guilty by letter classes against the United Battery Service
Upwards of 10,000 to having falled to keep to the left The King and Queen to-day con- of 427, Queen's Road West,
volumes on various toples is open for side of the road in Pedder Street on and! tinted their tour of the distressed the use of students of all classes. The July 3 when driving a car, and was Oversea Battery Factory, B, Des
areas in Wales, and this
morning male and female members on Road West.
thened $5, visited Carmarthen, where His staff now number 37. Mr. H. C. Macnamara, instructed Majesty opened the new National
Mr. Sydney
"In the way of teaching we have
The case was one in which Tin Tsun, lithographers, of 592, Queen's Road West, asked for leave to appeal against the judgment of Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell on July 2 when he non-suited them in their clain
Voeux
by
When the application
was Brst
Sovereign Continuing Welsh Tour
London, July 15.
full set presented last year by the Board of Trustees the Adminstration of the
with library
brought yesterday, Mr. Justice Ala-of its national home for Welsh litera- as possible and to train them to Wr
morning,
ture.
argu-******
OTHER CASES
Ng Quinn, appeared Library with a gold key. The King been trying to encourage the students
Private E. Davies, of the. R.W.F., for the applicants,
suld the Principality should be proud to do as much work for themselves charged with driving car No. 3148 on the Castle Peak Road in a dangerous baster sald he required full
summaries on what they have read manner on June 26, and with speed- ments before he would give
any Later. Their Majesties left by train and short notes on various things ing in Nathan Road on June 22 at decision.
for Carnarvonshire
Thousands of that may come across. in the way Himsworth this morning at the Kow- 1.20 p.m. appeared before Mr. E. This
Welshmen
continuously of discipline, no effort has been spared Mucnamara | WAN Mr.
cheered thanked the Court for granting him when the King and Queen "showed in keeping the students in peace and loon Magistracy and was fined $3 an adjournment tu Inok sip the autho-
themselves" to the people from Queen order. The conduct of each student on the first charge-and $10 on the ritics.
Elinor's gate at Cornarvon Castle, is closely watched and the slightest second. Relating the relevant facts that on the historic tower where Princes flaw is pointed out and
corrected. Acting Sub-Inspector
Brittain led to his clients bringing the action of Wales have been presented to the Furthermore,
with bad stated that defendant overlook an- #student in the Court below, Counsel said that people since the days of Edward II. conduct may not be promoted at the while turning a bend. Truffle Ser- other car on the Lalehikok Road Mr. David Lloyd George, as Con- end of the school year though his or while stable of the Castle, presented a foot-her work may have reached a sufi-geant Appleton, prosecuting on the long key of the Castic to the King clent standard, On the other hand, second charge, stated that defendant
a student with the best conduct is passed through
controlled area awarded a scholarship tenable for
in Nathan Road at 30 m.p.h. Out- term of one year.
side the area his peed reached over INDEMNITY GRANT
40 m.p.h. Defendant stated that his Referring to the subsidies received speedometer only registered 35 m.p.ti. by the School from the Commission
Stephen Kong, residing at on Chinese Oversea Affairs and the Austin Road, was fined $8 when he grant from te Board of Trustees for appeared before Mr. F. Himsworth, the Administration of the Boxer In-charged with driving in a dangerous demnity Funds remitted by the Bri- manner on the Talpo Rond at 4.35 tish Government, the Headmaster.m. on June 27.
on November 23 last an order was given to defendants by plaintiffs to have
200,000 invels mace. Sub- sequently plaintiffs drew up a con- tract in Chinese, which they chopped and sent to defendants, who how- ever, did not execute it On Decem- ber
9 plaintiffs sent a
i a specimen copy of the label to defendants, on which was weitten the words in Chinese "print accordingly." As a result, the labels were printed but payment for them had not been made.
Counsel then rend the Judgment of the trial Judge, and submitted that the contract was not for goods sold and delivered as held by the Court. It was a contract for work done and material supplied
labels were printed on instructions and were not salcable.
Reuter Bulletin Service.
Temperature Again 92
Fair To Showery Forecast
the
No.
93.
Brittain stated that he was going up the Taipo Rond when defendant
ve overtook him on a left hand bend.
RADIO BROADCAST
Schumann Recital By
Luba Shaftain
SONGS BY M. PORTALLION
Radio Programme Broadenst by Z.B.W. on wavelengths of 355 metres (9.52 (843 c'.), 31.40 metres mic's.).
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Romeo and Juliet Overture Fan- tasia (Tschaikowsky); Perpetuum Mobile (Johann Strauss); Damnation at Faust (Berlioz)--Les Sylphes, liungarian
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7.30 p.m. Closing loen! Stock Quotations and Hongkong Exchange Market Report,
(Con-
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7.45 p.m. From the Studio. Songs by M. Portaillon tralto),
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...Allison; In Haven.. Elgar,
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8.15
Ben. London-BlK p.m. Cricket: Gentlemen v. Players. A Commentary during play by P. G. II. Fender. From Lord's Cricket Ground, London. 0,30
8.30 p.m. From the Studio. Frank V. Read on Local Tennis League,
0.10 p.m. London-Dance Music
17th of the 16th and
Centuries. (Electrical Recording).
0.10 p.m. From the Studio.
Schumann Recital by Shaftain (Pianoforte).
д
Luba
Soaring: Whims; Conclusion; Scenes from Childhood, Nos. 1, 3 and 5; Papillons, Nos. 1. 7, 8 and 10.
9.30 p.m. London-News and An-
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Hawalian Clair
0.55 p.m. A Variety Programme, Instrumental-Swance Moon. Len Fills (Hawaiian Guitar); Vocal-Le Tango des Filles....Luclenne Boyer old "(Soprano): Instrumental-An
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10.26 p.m.
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11 p.m. Close Down.
BANISHEE · CAUSES
OWN ARREST
SEQUEL TO OFFER
TO HELP
Much amusement was caused at the Central Magistracy this morning when Inspector Baker related to Mr. W. Schofield the circumstances of the arrest of Ciru Hon returned
banisher.,
said: "The commission on Chinese Acting Traffic Sub Inspector Oversea Affairs have been giving us པ་ a yearly subsidy of $2,600, mrt of which money has alrendy been spent
According to Inspector Baker, a and Just beyond the bend was another Chinese detective was on patrol in the Yesterday's maximum temperaturen buying books, apparatus as the
models to add to the
early hours of the morning when the was 82, the same as on the previous stoc
old right hand bend, and if any car had! stock. We are day, according to Royal Observatory
very glad",
defendant went up to him and asked he come around the corner there might continued, Mr. Macnamara then went on to returns, the night minimum of that we have just received news
*to announce to-day have been an accident,
him if he would like to arrest some degree lower than for that the Board of trustees for the was fined $10 when he appeared be- quote a number of cases in support being one
returned banishees. H. Fiber, No. 12, Pedder Street,
He took the of his submissions, and contended Wednesday.
officer all round the place but found This morning! that
Administration of the Boxer Indem-tore Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kow- the application
be o'clock, the reading was 80, the samenity Fund remitted by should
no-one. Then the latter became in- as yesterday, but humidity at 79 was
patient and when the defendant asked the British loon Magistracy thle morning charged Government have definitely decided with driving at 40 m.ph. on points up.
to to give him some tea moncy and
The resume search, he told him he This morning's weather reports to rant of $30,000 towards our Castle Peak Rond at 5.25 p.m. on
not believe he Building Fund. This is the June 27. Traffle Sergeant Marvey
could
intel rends: Pressure is highest over Mon- drst time that the Board has directed prosecuted.
banishees and churia and the Pacife to the east of the use of their money towards a
would take him Japan. The depression remains over middle school,"
The trame summons against W
(defendant) to the station himself In case he was one! The detective Tongking and shallow trough ex- tends eastward to the Carolines.
Hotel, was adjourned until
Carried out his word and at the stallon July
20, 11.30 am. when he appeared
it was found that his chance shot was Mr. E. Himsworth at the
right.
granted.
CHICAGO ONLY CLUB IN ACTION
ta
New York, July 15. Chicago defeated Boston five one in the only game played in the National League to-day.
the
him
After a review of the excellent, residing at the Chard-
Local Forecnat:-East and S. E. Work done by the Boys' Department, beton Maxisrtary this morning.
winds, moderate; falr to showery.
the report ended with a vote of thanks by the headmaster to all those, and
including the
Mr.
staff, who had helped The charge was driving without due med with
the College, cure and caution along the Castle
COLONEL'S LOSS sald then spoke and Feak Roud at 7.25 p.mn. on June 27,
said
he was extremely happy to be able to distribute the prizes to OF MONEY the successful students. After dwel- ling briefly on the excellent work of New York, pressing Chicago for
the College, the speaker: he hoped the lead, should have played Fitts- Lieut-Col. Hayeratt, of Command that the present staff and students burgh, Cincinnati was to have met Headquarters, has reported to the would do their utmost to keep up the Brooklyn, and St. Louis the Phillies. potice the loss of $30, stolen from good tradition and hard-earned fame In the American League, Philadel- his motor-car. In his report, Col. of the school. To the graduates he phla defeated Chicago, 1wo to one. Haycraft states that he left his car offered his heartiest congratulations St. Louis topped Boston, five to unattended at Shataukek, with his and hoped they would continue to three, in spite of Cronin's home run. coat in the car and a wallet in the seek for new knowledge whether at New York, unchallenged in the pocket. On returning, he found that Universities or elsewhere and try lead, won again from Detroit, 13 to the money had been extracted from "to find good in everything." alx. Lazzeri and Henrich homered the wallet.
for the Yanks, and York and Green-
berg for the Tigers,
Cleveland beat Washington, six to two, Trosky hitting a circull drive- Reuter.
LOYALISTS STILL ATTACKING
DOG-BITES
TWO CASES REPORTED YESTERDAY
LATEST NAVAL
MOVEMENTS
The French gunboat Argus arrived in harbour to-day and will play for Ave days.
News has
now
Siamese gunboats which apparently been, received of the returned to Japan instead of con- NATIONAL SALVATION
tinuing their journey home, as pre- ontinuing Mr. Chan said: "I hope expected on August 4.
viously announced. They are they
will utilise
to the best advantage what they have learned
ILM.S. Phoenix arrived from Wel- at school haiwet yesterday. H.M.S. Regulus and bravely play their part in the and H.M.S. Regent are due from the reformation of Society. I hope they North.
perly equip themselves for the salva- will strengthen themselves and pro-
tion of their nation at this critical moment."
Mr. Chan then quoted Generalis-
STOLEN MILK
Two victims of dog-bites were treated at the Kowloon Hospital simo Chiang Kal-sek as saying: Admitting the theft of two battles yesterday, according to reports mode "Countries and Individuals alike of milk from the Dairy Farm store to the police.
must be able to establish themselves, at Lower Albert Road yesterday, While Ho So, chnúseur to Mr. C. help themselves, and strengthen Sung Ping-chuen, aged 32, unemploy Bond, was in the passageway of his themselves in order to keep their ed, was sentenced to three weeks' master's residence, No. B. Norfolk respective pinees in the world. I hard labour on'appearing before Mr. The Insurgent advance at Santand-Road, Kowloon Tong, he was bitten hope that every one of us will bear Balfour at the Central Magistracy this er has been stopped at present, and on the right leg by a dog."
the responsibility of placing our
Madrid, July 35. The Government forces aro con- tinuing their offensive on the Modrid front, which the Insurgents claim to have repulsed.
his amah, Mo Kwal, in the right leg day,
the defenders are now establishing an Mr. Li Chor-chl, of No. 38 Kalnation on an equal footing with the iron ring similar to that at Bühan Tak Bund, reported that his dog bit foremost countries of the world to- for the defence of the town.
Two German shipping firms have declared their intention of resuming trame between Germany and Bilbao.
Reuter Bulletin Service, HÁ
After the prize distribution, the
while she was washing clothes in students of the College gave a con- the kitchen of his residence.
Both animals were removed to cert consisting chiefly of singing and Mataukok for observation.,
dancing.
morning, Sub-Inspector W. Armit said the bottles had been left outside the premises of the Company In them from a basket. The stealing of readiness for the delivery coolle to take away, when defendant stole bottles of milk had been getting Uratiar prevalent lately, he added.
ticl
any
His Worship: So he did find the detective a banishce! In view of his obliging work I will sentence him a little less. Ten months' hard labour.
MURDER HEARING AGAIN ADJOURNED
LI
Kok Cheung, former chief manager of the Sincere Perfumery, charged with being an accessory before the fact in the murder of Mr. David Chan Sze, on May 13, one of the directors of Sincere's, was re- manded again to-day before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Megls- tracy.
Au King, 37, unemployed, charged with the actual murder of Mr. Sze, was also remanded.
Both will appear again at 2.30 p.m. on July 22.
Quarantine restrictions have been Imposed by Hongkong against arrivals from Holhow on account of cholera.
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