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Two Local Weddings
Flt. Lieut. Swoffor And Miss Crapnell
Miss Agnes Constance Mary Crap- nell, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, F. . Craprell, of No, 557, The Peak, Hongkong, was married at noon to- day to Flight Lleutenant Frank Arthur Swoffer M..., .A.r.o., who has been residing at the Repulse Bay Hotel,
Lleut. Swoffer served in the World War, 1914-1918, and in 1922 Joined the Royal Air Force for five years. Before coming to China in
1930 he was Chlef Pilot of "Wilson Airways, and made u salo flight from England to Nairobi. At present he is the Test
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1987
INSURGENT Narcotic Evil
"ATTACKS
CONTINUE
Loyalists Still Hold Quijorna
Wounded Need Aid Urgently
Madrid, July 28. Insurgent troops went in waves to-day against the heavily fortified positions occupied by Loyalists at Quijorna, one of the key towns on the west Madrid front/
In North
Gloomy Picture Of Addicts' Craving
The harcotle evil in North China and tho horrible Bufferings of Addicts there were vividly described to a representative of the Telegraph by a Chinese gentleman, who is at present in the Colony, after spending many years in tirat part of the country,
The oplum evil in North China," he, said, has a history of over 100 years, but never has It been DO serious and gloomy as the situation in at the present-so serious in fact that it is beyond the Imagination unless one has observed it oneself, os I have. Although the Nanking Gov- ernment is taking drastic micasures to suppress the evil, the places of Communiques reported the Loyal-which I am speaking are beyond their control. ns another country is ints to be holding fast, waiting for involved." was Mr.
the expected relief column.
and Demonstration Pilot to Arnold and Cu.
The bride was given away by he father, and the best man
J. C. M. Grenhain, of the Manufac- turers Life Insurance Co. Miss Vera Crapnell, sister of the bride. was bridesmaid.
Taking Tangshan, an Industrial It is revealed that since the begin-
town in East Hopel, as an example, he suld the laws issued by the Nank- ning of the Insurgent counter-attack, the biggest in the civil war, the ing Government regarding oplum the Loyalist salient, which cuts south-suppression were entirely lgnored ward into the Insurgent lines, fact, the evil was encouraged. The there, us it is a Puppet State. In Following the reception, held at the been reduced from an area of 100 had a population of about 70,000
The ceremony, emciated by Rev. C. J. Brown, took place at the Peak Church.
residence of the bride's parents, Lieut. and Mrs. Swoffer suited for the honeymoon trip to England via South Africa.
ANOTHER WEDDING
An early-morning wedding was solemnised to-day at the Rosary Church, Kowloun, by the Rev. Father L. M. Rossi, when Miss Carlota Penafiel, formerly of Cebu, P., be came the bride of Mr. Angel Dizon, also of Cebu, who has been residing at the Kowloon Hotel.
Miss Penatiel, who was awarded the Degree of Associate of Arts in 1931, University of the Philippines, was formerly connected with the Texas Co., (P.1.) Inc., Cebu Branch, and is the daughter
of Mr. Emilio Penafiel, formerly Superintendent of
Mrs. Teurora Pantanilla Penafiel.
Mr. Dizon, who
square miles to 75 square miles.
A "small retreat" north of Brunete was admitted in last night's com- munique, but it was indicated this re- treat was a planned manoeuvre, into stronger defensive positions.
added drama to the war in the sky. 'Moonlight aeroplane fighting. has Last night Loyalist pursuit planes walted high in the alt under a bright moon for Insurgent bombers to come over the front, then swept upon them. Unofficial reports state with- In the past 24 hours eight or nine Insurgent machines have been shot down-United Press.
APPEAL FOR MEDICINES
Hendaye. July 28.
but the number of opiu
oplum dens ran to 200, besides a number of narcolle factories. Styled under the curious name of young hong" (foreign narcotic preparation known as white Arms), these
ese dens sold " special
drug, a substance which is for more poisonous and harmful than opium.
-“GIVE US OUR DRUG”
Most of the Chinese who frequent- ed these places were semi-literate and therefore did not realise the dangerous effect of the drug. They waitresses and gambling. At were also attracted by the beautiful Arst they were given the drug free of charge but na soon as they beenme addicts they had to pay. When they got into such condition, their prayer | was "Give us our white drug and
atisfy thing to
their craving, even enough
The President of the Basque Re- the Dinalupihan Estate, Bataan, and public has appealed to France for narcotic pills." They would do any medicines and serums to prevent the holds
the
spread of gangrene among 20,000 to Degree of Veterinary Medicine, awarded in 30.
30,000 wounded from the Brunete battle front. Every available hos- 1921 by the University of the Philippital in Madrid and its vicinity is pines, has held many offces as D
Jammed with thousands of men, Veterinarian in Cebu and Manila. He medically untreated for days is the БОП of Mr. Eugenie Dizon, farmer, and Mrs. Ines Chantengeo
Dizon.
The bride wore a gown of white velvet, with a long train, the bodice of which was embroidered with vel- vel flowers and sliver dust leaves. Her embroidered veil of white tulle was held to her head by a wreath of orange blossom. A sheaf of Azucena and maiden hair fern comprised the bridal bouquet.
Mrs. Penafiel wore a Philippine dress of striped brown silk.
The Managing-Director of the Manila Office of the Anglo-Chinese Philippine Trust Investment Cor- portation, Mr. Magdaleno C. Peno,
and
United Press,
BRITISH CLAIM
London, July 28. The British Government proposes to submit a detalled claim for com- pensation to the Spanish Insurgent authorities for the mining of H.M.S. llunier-British Wireless.
FALSE REPORTS
London, July 28, The Foreign Secretary told the House of Commons this afternoon that he had no evidence whatever to substantiate Press reports to the effect that Italian Generals and Italian
ONLY TO-MORROW & SATURDAY Fave the bride away, and the Manage troops had arrived in Spain during
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The wedding breakfast was held in Peninsula Hotel, and the couple left Hongkong later for a honeymoon trip to
to Shanghai, Canton, Manila and A silk-crepe dress, cut in Elagulo. European style by the Visayan Fashion Academy, Cebu, was worn by the bride for travelling.
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He understood that between July 23 and July 25, certain Spanish vessels arrived at Cadiz with troops: from the west.--British Wireless.
DIPLOMATS DISCUSS PROBLEMS
London Meetings Indicate Crisis Not Anticipated
London, July 28.
A half an hour's conversation yes-
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tury, was 09, the same as for the terday between Count Dino Grandi, previous day, but the night minimum the Italiam Ambassador, and the KOWLOON of 70 was one degree higher.
To-Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Cham- day at 10 a.m. the reading was 61, or berlain, was followed to-day hy one degree lower than yesterday, but by the Russian Ambassador, M. Ivan humidity was substantially higher at Maisky, at the Foreign Office. There the Russian diplomat spent nearly Rainfall for the 24 hours ended at an hour discussing the British control
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go without food to save money to buy the drug.
Referring to Tientsin, he sald conditions there were very much the narcotic same. Opium dens and factories were springing up like mushrooms
"If you pass certain hotels in the Japanese Concession," he said, "you can smell the opium odour jusį as
odour of tropical fruits in the Cen- surely as you can smell the strong
tral Market. You may recollect that a few months ago, it was reported in the Press continuously for many days. that there were half a dozen or mare floating corpses found daily in. Hai- he River. Many theories were ex- pressed about the mysteries of these found corpses. Finally, the police that at least a number of the bodies were those of addicts, some of whom died in the foreign_ Arms" and were removed from there and thrown into the river at night. There were also those who were still alive but weak, and they were forcibly thrown into the river.
HARBIN EVEN WORSE
"In Harbin, where I stopped for several days last year on my way to London, via Siberia, the conditions were even worse. I imagine 30 per Russian cent, of its Chinese and
learned population are addicts. ! that they are better protected by 'the police, And thus have less chance of being charged as bandits or
anti- Japanese elements. In other words, people are encouraged to smoke. There arc hundreds of young Russians who are physlenily, mental- ly and morally defective. One can notice them by their pale, sickly- looking faces-dirty, Althy, dressed and dragging along the streets. Many of them become beggars and thieves, Prostitution among their women a common.. One can find many such women in the parks and at dark street corners, and they even approach ricksha pullers for business. sell themselves for the They poisonous narcolica.
"I am not insulting the White Russians and Chinese addicts. For from it; I have great sympathy for their sufferings, but I do certainly condemn the devilish acis of those who induce them to smoke. It is open murder, which would not take
10 a.m, to-day was 0.07-inch, bring" | "vention in Spain, with Mr. Anthony place even in the Dark Ages."
ing the year's total so far to 50.50 Eden, the Foreign Secretary. inches, against an average of 51:79.
Inquiries tend to show
This
that M.
morning's weather report rends: Pressure is probably highest Maisky has no desire to qualify his over the Pacific to the cast of North statement, made at the last meeting Japan; it is relatively low over China of the chairman's sub-Committee of generally,
the Non-Intervention Committee, that the depression being stationary over South China. Local the Soviet Government in no circum- agree to granting forecast: S. W. winds, moderate; stances would
belligerent rights to the two parties cloudy generally, occasional rain.
In Spain,
ELECTRIC CO. DIVIDEND
ONE DOLLAR FOR
HALF-YEAR
Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co. Ltd., the Agents of the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., state that at meeting of the Board of Directors held this morning an interim divi dend of one dollar per share was de- || clared for the six months ended June 30, 1937.
la dividend will be payable on after Thursday, September 9, to those shareholders whose name ap- pear in the register of shares at the close of busintas
Saturday, August 28.
on
NEW G.O.C. FOR PALESTINE London, July 20. Major-General A. P. Wavnil has been appointed G.O.C. of the British forces in Palestine and Transjordan In succession to Lieut-General J. G.I Dili.-Neuter.
There has been considerable Parlamentary interes tin the Prime Minister's talk with Count Grandi, which is taken as on indication of of Anglo-Italian the improvement relations.
near
Other pointers to the lessening of International tension are found in the fact that no arrangements have been for calling the Cabinet together during the recess, although a number of ministers normally
holidaying London will be available at short notice. The Pri
The Prime Minister's plans suggest that no crisis is impending, for Mr. Chamberlain Is proceeding to Sutherlandshire, one of the most re- moto comers of Scotland, leaving on Monday and remaining there for the fishing several werks—Reuter.
Serious Riots
In Barbados:
Marines Landed To Enforce Order
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and
came into the shop, his Zoot Wos trampled on, and Taylor pushed over a inble on which were set pots of congee, spilling the contents, and smashing the crockery. Taylor then, went into the kitchen, seized Chan Po by the neck, and another fokl gave help to Chan to take Toylor out of the shop. The damage done amounted to $1.00.
A blacksmith, Hip Yau, sald he
take
T Taylor, telegraphist on H.M.S. saw defendant upset the table and Regulus, appeared on remand before pots of congee. Chan Po called for Mr. W. Schofield at the Centralhelp, and witness helped to
shop. Magistracy this morning on charges Taylor out of the
Taylor's of maliciously damaging. crockery cap fell off, and Chan picked it up. belonging to the master of No. 100
Kela Singh, Indian constable B629, Gloucester Road, ground floor, on July 23, whilst drunk, behav-ld he saw a crowd in Gloucester ing in
Road. On going up he saw Taylor disorderly manner Gloucester Road on the same date. Chasing Chan Po, who held a sailor's Defendant pleaded not guilty to white cap in his hand. The cap was thrown into the harbour, and witness both charges, but after evidence had stopped both mex. As witness was been given for the prosecution, taking them to No. 2 Police Station, caution was registered on the first Taylor struck Chan Po a blow on count, with an order to pay $1.50ino back of the head with his fist, for the damage done, and a fire of and when nearing Stewart Road, ho $20 was imposed on the second count. broke away from witness's grasp, Inspector A. V. Baker prosecuted, ran towards a man riding a bicycle,
Hezlet, R.N... and Lt. R. M.
of and frightened the man off the H.M.S.
Regulus, Was present
in vehicle, Court,
Chan Po, a toki of the shop, sold
NOT SERIOUS
they
came in and seized him behind
Inspector
Baker testified
that
when shortly after 11 pm. defendant Taylor was drunk, smelt of alcohol
a serious outbreak of rioting arising he was in the kitchen on July 23,
demonstrations from the workers' for increased wages,
when clashed with the police.
The worst disturbances
yesterday were when the rioters smashed A number of cars. The situation 趄
TRINIDAD INQUIRY
neck. Witness called for help and and slurred his speech. Hip Yau gave him assistance, They
The Inspector røffuurked, both managed to get defendant into stepping off the witness-bex, that he
after
not yet under control, and the Apollo the centre of the shop, where his did not think the charge of malicious cap fell off, Witness picked up the damage was very serious, as defendant has landed marines to enforce order. cap with the intention of inducing was drunk. He must have been ex- Six people are known to have been Taylor to leave, and ran out of the elted and thought Chan Po meant to killed and twenty-one Injured in shop. Taylor gave chose and wit-steal his cap when the Chinese ran street fighting during the last thirty-ness flung the сар away across from the shep with it. Defendant six hours-Reuter.
Gloucester Road. He threw it too was willing to pay compensation for for and the cop fell into the sea. the damage, he added.
An Indian constable then came up London, July 28.
dea Taylor declined to give evidence, The Commission of Inquiry into the and stopped both witness and DOG BITES CHILD
recent disturbances in Trinidad will fondant. On their way to the police and said he was excited and wanted consist of Mr. John Forster, Deputy station, Taylor struggled to get free to have his cap back, as he could not John Powell, aged 4, of 49 Gram- Umpirs under the Unemployment In- and hit out at people on the way. get back on board his ship without it. plan. Road, was bitten in the right surance Acts (Chairman): Sir Arthur Including a man on a bleycle. Taylor
walk
added stendlly,
Inspector Baitor added that he by a chow dog belonging to Pugh, retired Trade Union leader: could not
understood from Lt. Healet that de- Sanitary Inspector Allen yesterday. Mr. Thomas Fitzgerald, lately Post-
fendant had a very good record in CROCKERY SMASHED
the.Service.
A-10-year-old apprentice carpenter,
His Worship then passed sentence Chan Wing, sald that when defendant on defendant as stated.
arm
According to A Police report made master General. of. Kenya, Uganda
by inspector Allen, the ind visited and Tanganyika; Mr. Kenneth Vincent Mis quarters at Mataukok and inter-Brown, Third Pulsne
Judge of fered with the animal while it was Trinidad; and Mr. Gwilym Arthur feeding. The dog was sent to the Jones.. Commissioner of Agriculture kennels for observation while Powell of the Imperial College of Tropical was taken to the Kowloon Hospital Agriculturo, Trinidad-British Wire- for treatment.
jesz,
witness.
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