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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JULY
DEATH OF NOTED New Proposal
"CHURCHMAN
FORMER ARCHBISHOP
OF WALES
London, July 23. The death has occurred, at the age Dr. of 19 years, of the Most Rev. Alfred George Edwards, for many uf Wales.-- Archbishop years
Ketter.
To Guard Non- Intervention
British Scheme To Speed Procedure Italy Willing To Compromise
London, July 22.
The late Dr. Edwards held one See for a longer period than any other Bishop since the Reformation. His
Vlear father was
of Llangollen. Educated at Llandovery School and Jesus College, Oxford, Edwards took
It is understood that the the B.A. degree and was also ordain- ed in 1874. Returning to Wales in British Government has devised 1875, he was headmaster of Llandean entirely new plan for proce- very College for 19 years.
Dean of duro In discussing the became Vicar and Rural Carmarthen and at the same time intervention proposals. The new chaplain and private secretary to the plan will not be communicated Bishop of St. David's. In March 1882,
to any other Government be- he was made Bishop of St. Asaph and
He then
non-
in the same year received the D. D.fore the meeting of the chair degree from Oxford.
man's sub-committee, the date of which is not yet definitely set.
on
As the next meeting of Lord Ed-Plymouth's sub-committee will be occupied with discussion of the new British procedure plan, It is expected that examination of the proposals be delayed, themselves will again despite Lord Plymouth's appeal for speed in deciding the fasue,
At that time and for many years afterwards the question of the dis establishment of the Anglican Church In Wales, where the majority of the people were Nonconformists, fre- quently came under discussion. the defence pf words led
de Church and in addition livering many eloquent addressen on the subject
published three works, "The
Church in Wales, "Facts and Figures about Church and Dissent In Wales" and "A Handbook Welsh Church Defence." All his efforts, however, failed. The leader of the advocates of disestablishment was a fellow-Welshman and as it happened a personal friend-Lloyd George. In 1914, the Bill for the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales became law. In 1920, a new constitution for the church was passed under which an
created at archbishopric was Asaph and, under the Permiership of Mr. Lloyd George, Edwards, his friend and opponent, was made the first Archbishop of Wales. In the same year Oxford conferred on him the hon. degree of D.C.L. and Cambridge that of LL.D. In the House of Lords, Edwards proved a very ery able debater, especially on education- al questions. In 1927 be published his Memories," and he designed the Archbishopric in 1934.
Roosevelt's Reform Bill Renovated
Garner Pleads With Tears In Eyes
St.
Washington, July 22. The last nail was delven to-day in the comin of President F. D. Roose- velt's Supreme Court Reform Bill when the Senate, by 70 votes to 29, favoured returning the measure to the Judiciary Committee with instruc- tions to prepare a new bill.
The vole in the Senate was preceded the by a dramatic meeting of Judiciary Committee, which Vice- President John Garner conceded that
the Supreme Court Bill was "out of
the window."
"It is stated that the Vice-President pleaded with the Committee with tears in his eyes for a settlement of the differences, whereafter the Com- mittee agreed to ask the Senate for a substitute
instructions to measure.
and
draft
It is understood the new measure will deal only with the lower courts will provide, among other things. for direct appeal to the Supreme Court in constitutional cases and the appointment of lower court judges on
the
Hallan circles in London declare that the Italian Government has no intention of refusing to discuss the withdrawal of volunteers from Spain and it is understood that Count Dino Grandl, the Italian Ambassador, in- formed the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, yesterday, that his Government's attitude was not dictated
desire to shelve by a question.
Italian circles maintaining that the granting of belligerent rights is a the method which will strengthen control system and should therefore logically precede the withdrawal of volunteers as subject of discussion. But it is pointed out that the Italian view does not exclude the possibility of a compromise-Reuter.
FINAL FORM NOT DECIDED
London, July 22. The British Government is known to have under active consideration
which alternative procedure
will meet the situation which arose in the International Non-Intervention Com- mittee on Tuesday, when furth pro-
In connection with the British proposals for full restoration of con- trol on the non-intervention agree- ment was checked by disagreement on the order in which the separate Items in the proposals should be dis- Kussed,
Officials are all at work on the Anal form of the new suggestion, but It is not impossible that it may be submitted to a meeting of the Choir- man's Sub-Committee before the end of the present week-British Wire- Jess.
FURTHER OCEAN
. FLIGHTS
Land Planes May Help Experiment
Of Airways
London, July 22, It is understood five more experl- mental double crossings of the North Atlantic Ocean, in connection with the International air mal scheme, are scheduled for completion before the basis of needs, not the age of
ice sets in at Botwood, scaplanc existing Judges. It is generally base in Newfoundland, and closes conceded that this new plan will the route to flying boats prevail in the Senate when it is presented by Senator Logan later to- day.-Reuter.
ABANDONMENT SURE
Washington, July 22. Abandonment of the Supreme Court reform plan was virtually assured to- day by the decision of the Senate Judiclary Committee to ask the Senate to return the bill to it, with instructions to draft a substitute with- in ten days, dealing with lower courts only. The Senate voted as requested. -Reuter
New Governor
Of Bombay Is Knighted
London, July 23. Their Majesties the King and Queen entertained to luncheon to-day Mr. L. R. Lumley, the newly-appoint- ed Governor of flombay, after which His Majesty knighted him, bestowing on him the insignia of a Knight of the Order of the Indian Empire.
In the afternoon, the King received members of the Japanese Trade Mis- sion at present in England.
Ten thousand people attended a garden party in the grounds Buckingham Palace to-day, which officially marked the end of the Coronation season.-Reuter Bulletin Servce.
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FAIRBANKS QUAKE
for
the
winter.
These flights will probably be shared by two long range empire Caledonia, which flying bonts, the
daya returned from America four ngo in the record time of 12 hours Cambria, nt 6 minutes, and the present standing by at Lisbon for trial journeys over the South Allan- tle route.
Landplane flights may extend this year's North Atlantic experiments, Hattie's Camp, Newfoundland's new nerodrome, should be ready for use In the autumn, and flying trials of the fast, new Albatross four-engined monoplane may have progressed far enough for experimental trans-ocean erossings to be undertaken.
and
Recent crossings of the North At- lantic by the Caledonin have provided data which are extremely valuable from a technical point of view. One of the features of the flights as effected by Imperial Airways Pan-American Airways
was
the the excellent service rendered by Meteorological department. Weather problems on the North Atlantic, and more particularly the question of of prevalling winds, have been the subject of careful study for time and the value of preliminary work is shown by the study of logs and courses of recent fights. Re- markable accuracy was attained by forecasts.
BOITIE
Another outstanding feature was the success attained by short wave wireless communication. Signalling
of from one shore station to another and also from shore basca to air- craft, and between aircraft in flight, and ships in their vicinily, was car rled out with a precision which is an excellent augury for the success
Atlantic of the regulor
airmail Dritish Wireless.
Fairbanks, Alaska, July 22. An earthquake shook Fairbanks at 0.09 a.m., Pacific Standard Time, to- day, and minor damage is reported. The first severe shocks were followed
of lessor tremblors
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BUS BRAKES INEFFICIENT
DRIVER AND COMPANY FINED
Before Mr. W. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morning, the ciriver of a China Motor Bus Com- pany vehicle, Ng Shang, was sum- moned for having ineficient brakes Defendant on his bus on July 6. sold the brakes were in good condi-, tion along a level surface.
Traffic-Sergeant T. McInnes sald that the case arose as a result of a fatal accident in Centre Street. De- fendant's brakes were badly adjust- could not have falled ed. They unless something had dropped from them, and In this case, nothing was missing.
were
The China Motor Bus Company on summoned two counts of allowing a bus to have inefficient brakes, and failing to maintain the vehicle in a proper state of repair.
A representative appeared for the Manager and said that supervision had apparently not been given pro-
work. perly to the
Sergeant Melnnes remarked that the buses of the Company on the Aberdeen run seemed to receive less supervision than the other buses of the Company.
A fine of $25 was imposed on each
summons.
LORRY DRIVER SUMMONED
Chan Chap-kim, driver of motor lorry No. 1005, was summoned for driving without due care and caution niong Hat Wo Street on July 9. Traffic-Sergeant M. Clark said on Indian police patrol was walking along the rond when defendant, who was travelling east, swerved to avoid north side of on the an obstruction the road, and knocked down one of the policemen, slightly injuring him.
Defendant did not appear in Court, His Wor- but sent a representative. ship adjourned the summons until enable defendant to Tuesday appear in person,
to
OTHER CASES
II. C. Higs, of No. 10 Stanley Terrace, was summoned for falling to drive on the left side of Des Voeux Road Central near Pedder Street at 12.13 m. on July 13.
Police Constable R. G. Griggs sald he was standing on the pavement when he saw defendant driving the car up Pedder Street from Connaught Rond
Defendant stopped at traffe light, but on being given the signal to proceed, he turned right directly Instead of going around the light, and drove on the Post Office side of the road towards Douglas Street.
Defendant admitted he had made a mistake, but added that Immediately he realised it, he went back to his
the proper side of road.
A fine of $5 was imposed.
F. Peterson was fined $3 on plead- ing guilty to a summons for leaving his car over the time limit of two hours In Chater Road on July 13.
LEADERS BEATEN
"Chicago Loses To Philadelphia
to
New York, July 22.
National Chicago, leading the League, dropped 4
game Philadelphia to-day, the Phillies scoring seven runs on seven hits. Cubs hit nine, scored four.
New York gained on the leaders, winning from Cincinnati, six to four, 12 hits to 11. Berger for the Glants, Goodman for the Reds, hit home
runs.
Pittsburgh drove in ten runs with 14 hits against Brooklyn, the Dodgers Acoring their only run on Bucher's homer.
St. Loul was scoreless against Boston, which tallied two.
In the American League Detroll won from Boston handily. The Red Sox hit only six, but Foxx's círcult drive helped materially. Tigers hit four homers, Greenberg. Gehringer, York and Lhaba contributing to the ten run total, against Boston's four. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia, five to one, Trosky hitting a pair of homers, Averill one. The Indians' Moses also hit G
circult Lowly St. Louis Browns, with Bottomley managing tic team Instead of Hornsby, rushed New off its York, penant-holding team, Icet. St. Louis scored 13 on 15 hits, West and Hemsley hitting comets. Yankees hit. 13, scored only four, Gehrig and Henrichs elreling the bags an deep-field hits-Reuter.
TO GUARD AGAINST SLUMP
GOVERNMENT STUDIES
POSITION
in
the
London, July 22. Measures to be taken to provide against the danger of recession
whenever economic activity
pro- stimulus of the re-armament gramme ceaned was the subject of a House of Commons question ans- wered by the Prime Minister, who made reference to the matter in A recent speech. the Albert Hall.
Mr. Neville Chamberlain cold measures of the kind were not such as to fall within the purview of any single Department of State. The whole muller was being studied by the Departments most concerned, and the Government would afterwards theso consider it in the light studies and would then have to decide its policy-British Wireless,
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