DEATH THREATS RECALLED AT TRIAL
Witnesses Toll How Gang Stole Racket
New York, Aug. 18. The dramatic story of n rido" and threats "death
"Dutch" allegedly made by Schultz and his gang in their efforts to gain control of the
SEQUEL TO FATAL ACCIDENT
Mr. R. W. Smith On Two Summorises
A sequel to a recent fatal trome necident, when a little girl was run over and kdited in liennessy Road near Canal Hoad West, was the ap- pearance of Mr. R. W. Smith, of JA R. Causeway 10111 before Mr. 11, Butters at the Central Magistracy this inorning, summoned on two counts for falling to maintain his car in o good condition by having an incm- elent footbrake, and for driving with-
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
Organising British Civil Air Guard
Six Commissioners Consent To Sorve
for Me
London, Aug. 18.
FRIDA
AUGUST· 19,—– 1988.
ROOSEVELT
PLEDGES
PEACE.
Opens New Bridge Into Canada
the
RADIO BROADCAST
B.B.C. Recording of “Love
Needs a Waltz” "THE MAGIC FLUTE" ACT 1
The
*Scan-
Mr. Alan Goodfellow, RAF.crossed the only word must be: 'Pass, dals); scandals'); Fox-Trois.............
friend!'"
The new bridge is eight and a half
th
Radio Programma Broadcast by Z.D.W. on a Frequency of 840 k.c's. Kingston, Ont., Aug. 17.
and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 p.m. 0.52 m.c's. per Opening the "Bridge of The Air Ministry announces that,
6.90 An Hour Of Dance Music.
Saved at the invitation of Sir Kingsley Thousand Islands Unking Canada and 8-11 p.m. on
Fox-Trotshythm Wood, Secretary, for Air, the follow-and the United States across the St. Co
Johnson World; Is It True What They Say Ing have consented to serve as Com-Lawrence River, 70 miles south of
..Johnny "This bridge stands as an open door: About Dixie?.
His Orchestra with vocal refrain; stituted Civil Air Guard: missioners for the recently con- Ottawa, President Roosevelt said:
Lord Londonerry (Chairman); there will be no challenge on the and
White's Melton;
George Where the boundary light (From George
(From counter-aign.
Hunkadala W. Lindsay Everardi, M.P: bordte and no guard will ask for n Orchestra-According To The Moon- Horcy Rosen- and His
the of the
The River (From (Reta),
Mrs G. F. Miles, wife
Rainbow On miles long and 230 feet high and has
Film); On A Little Bamboo Bridge.. Managing Director of Phillips and Powis Aircraft Lid;
Mr. Robert Murray, Glasgow Cor-five distinct spons and connectingBilly Bissett and His Orchestra at
ronds. peration
J. A. Chamier Air Commsport employee; (Secretary).
Mr. Everard is an honorary Air Air at Queen's Ro East on August 2. Force and Chairman of the Royal driving a cur without a valid licence Commodore in the Auxiliary
A caution was administered to Lt. Aero Club and of the General Council
RA, for failing to renew his He is a private aircraft tery, A. Trevor, of the 8th Heavy Bat- of the Associated Light Plane Clubs. Defendant possesses August 8. car licence on
Ratcliffe. said he had every intention of re- newing his licence but had held buck because he had hoped to purchase
the renewal rather late.
policy betting racket-numbers out due care and caution on August sweepstake was told at the 2
Defendant pleaded not guilty to resumption of the trial of James J. Hines, "Tammany" leader; both charges, and the hearing was who is charged with bribery and adjourned to 2.30 p.m. on September operating lotteries and faces 271. years' imprisonment victed.
it con- Mr. B. I. Bickford, of the Colonial
A Klunt negro from the British Brander. Wilfred West Indies, described how a car-lond of Schultz's henchmen cornered him and Fred McLaughlin, his partner, in vllarlem policy "bank".
According to Brunder one of the gangsters named Abe Landau, known
Secretariat Offices, was fined $5 for
his own
owner and at aerodrome
the Mayfair Hotel, London with vocal refrain by Billy Bistett
ett and Pat thing You Do..
o....Billy Bissett and Hyde; All Alone in Vienna: Ev'ry- refrain by Billy Ils Orchestra at the Mayfair Hotel, London with vocat Bissettisins And Almonds.
Waltzes-Rehearsing Lullaby;
My
The four main towers are sur- mounted with electric beacons at either end to warn avlation.
The bridge cost; £600,000-Reuter. BI-LATERAL PÁCTS· NOT WANTED
Phil Green And His Rhythm with Washington. Aug. 17.
VOCA! refrain: Fox-Trote There Isn't (From Any Limit To to the delivered
Whistle (From Film)
the Major Aian Goodfellow is a soll-Berlin by Herz Brinkmulan. Under- This'l make you whistle'); This
Orchestra with Jack Hylton's an appeal was citor by profession. He was with Secretary of State in the Ministry of Maite You the RAF during the Great War and Economics, in which
Punto Arenas... Acro tween Germany and the United
and His Orchestra; States, Mr. Cordell Hull, the U.S.
Sec Secretary of State, said that America creasing trade with Germany on the would be glad to And a baris for in- basis of multi-lateral commerce.
as "Abe the Killer," said to Me- another car, and had consequenUs | served on the Western front. He is made for better trade relations be- vocal refrain; Tans Heinr Laughlin: "You've got to kick in that felt. Tinkankin, of the Hongkong a member of the Lancashire
business. You want to live, don't you
-
After at first showing defiance York 10 left New McLaughlin "escape the gang'a vengeance," added Brunder,-Reuter.
NEGRO RECANTS
New York, Aug. 18, Julius Williams, 40-year-old negro election captain in the Harlemn dis- trict, gave contradictory evidence which ho was in the witness box to- confusing the day, considerably Prosecution.
In cross-examination, Wiliams re- which pudlated a sworn statement he had previously signed, and which implicated Hines as a policy fixer.
Willums said he had signed the statement, although he was unable to read the contents.
Dewey the District Thomas E. Attorney, forced Williams to admit that he had committed perjury when he had testified to the contents of a similar signed statement rend to Grand Jury, Williams, however, insisted that he had been "coerced" into algning the earlier statement.
A series of negroes testified re-
Mr.
Jockey Club stabies, was fined $5 for leaving this car unattended in Queen's Road Central outside Marina House on August 3. On a similar summons, Mr. A. O. G. Mills, of the I.A. Mess, Lyemun Barracks, was fined $5.
GAVE POLICE TROUBLE Heavy ines were Imposed on Mr. Simon Lee on four summonses for driving without a valid licence, driv- ing in a wrong direction, driving without lights and failing to stop when called upon by a police officer. S. C. Saunders Trane Inspector S.
the last said that regarding the officer in question, Lance-S Reant E. McDermott, had his uniform
and was In cap on
a mackintosh, and defendant should have stopped. De- fendant had given' the police quite a lot of trouble, and there had been much dilleulty in getting him to go to Court to answer his summonses. Lee had a driving licence which he had not renewed for a year.
Defendant was fined $50 on the first count, $0 on the second, $10 on the third und $25 on the fourth,
Club and of the General Council of Associated Light Acroplane Clubs
pilot; and is both an acroplane and glider
Mrs. Miles is well-known avlatrix and is a member of the Reading Fly- Ing Club. Mr. Murray la President
The Secretary of State, however,
upperis
То
Troubadour: Fox-Tro anno Lonely
Like To Sampa
noa Of Samoa (From '52nd Mantovani pad His Or- Street'). chestra with vocal chorus; Fox-Trots Smoke Dreams; There's That Look In Your Eyes Again (From Head aver Heels)....Peter Yorke and His 0.54 Closing Local Stock Quola- Hons.
of the Glasgow Corporation Trans-rejected Germany's offer of a trade port Flying Club-British Wireless. agreement based on bi-lateralism-Orchestra with vocni refrain.
Plan Cuts
In French Mail Rates
Hongkong Expected
To Benefit
Though no announcement has been made locally, negotiations are now proceeding between the British and French Postal authorities for the carrying of mail by the France ser- vice from Hongkong to Paris.
Reuter.
German Club "In Dispute With Consul
Delicate Position In Manila
Manila, Aug. 18. The German Consul in Manila. Herr G. A. Sakowsky, has demanded that all German national should resign their membership from the German Club as a resul of the club's failure to expel three German
Needa A Waltz".
6.56 B. B. C. Recording--"Love 26.34
and
Λ Radio Operetia-Book
Lyrics by James Dyrenforth Music by K. Lesile-Smith.
0.00 Local Time Signal, Weather Report and Announcements.
8.02
by Paul Song's
(Bass).
Nobeson
Blue Prelude, (Bishop); Swing Along (Cook); Sleepy River (From 'Song of Freedom'); Song Of Free- dom (From the Film).
8.15 London Fusses'.
Relay-"Famouя
Woman A-Wheel',
garding the workings and ramifica- | driving without due care and caution | ounce when carrled by Imperial Air-Jews order has placed the German Try Again, Johnnie; Yo ho, little
tions of the policy reacket.-United
Prcss.
·COUNT, COUNTESS MEET IN VENICE
Venice, Aug. 18.
von and Countess The Count Haugwitz-Reventlow met in Venice to-day, when the Countess formerly Miss Barbara Hutton-arrived by aeroplane from Londen.
The couple shook hands but did not kiss. Later, they strolled hand-
ong the Lido terrace, in-hand along
Their meeting has aroused much regarding a possible re- However, most people as a courtesy meeting to discuss the future of their son Lance, In the Countess's who was placed
spection.
regard it
care by Bow Street Police Court in London-United Press. '
have
The Count and
Countess
signed separation agreements, which have been officially endorsed by a Copenhagen, court.
Banishment May Follow Theft Attempt
An attempt to steal a watch from a sleeping man in Shantung Street, Kowloon, resulted this morning in Ko, an 18-year-old youth, Leung being recommended for banishment. If the Governor confirms the re- commendation Leung Ko will be re-
At present letters to Paris are charged for at the rate of $1.20 a half ways planes, but under n new agree- ment, which is expected to be renclied shortly, this charge will be consider- ably reduced.
The
a
The
in Manila in a quandary. colony Only few of the Germans in Manila are Nazi sympathisers, but all are aware of the Consul's ability, to cancel their passports.
So far the members of the club have refused to obey the command, claiming that the institution is purely non-political. United social and
NO SIGNAL TO PASS Mr. Ma Kin-san was summoned for
$15. in Queen's Road East at 12.15 am. on August 5, and was fined Sergeant W. Campbell said that Ma was driving behind another car, and
Australia is another country from although given no signal to pass, had attempted to do so, causing the Ser-where mails are being delivered to geant, who was coming from the op- Hongkong at reduced rates under the posite direction, to pull up sharply "all-up" scheme. Until this week the in order to avoid a collision.
rate for postage for a letter weighing This has now been re- currency. A public car driver, Wong Ping-half an ounce was 11d., Australian
duced to 70. kuen, was summoned for driving in a dangerous manner in Stubbs Road near Repulse Bay Road on August 2 at 10.15 p.m. He pleaded not guilty. Acting Sub-Inspector B. G. Baker suid he understood Mr. P. M. Hodgson was appearing for the de- fence. The case was adjourned to 2.39 pm, on September 14.
Sees Parade Of Soviet's Air Strength
Col. Lindbergh And
Wife Are Guests
Moscow, Aug. 18. Half-a-milton spectators, Including the British Ambassador and Colonct and Mrs. Charles Lindbergh, allend- ed the impressive Soviet annual air display at Tushing Airport 10-day.
Hundreds of bombers of the latest type participated in a sham baille, in which the airport was "destroyed," while hundreds of parachutes des- the cended simultaneously "behind enemy lines."
Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh, who were the guests of honour, occupied a special observation box with some of the Soviet's most famous airmen and Stalin, Voroshilov and Molotov.- Reuter.
turned to his war-torn native country SOVIET CLAIMS
after he serves a six months term
in Stanley Prison. He received this
Hongkong in due to come into the scheme on September 2 when letters will cost only 15 cents a half-ounce to any part of the Empire..
OFF TO HANOI
Press.
CHINESE HOLDING REINIER
A survey of the controversy over the lady cyclist. Compiled by Herbert Faricon-Produced by M. H. Allen.
8.45 Light Opera,
Girl-Vocal Gems A
Country
and Monckion); Ross (Rubens, Intro: Coo; Under the Deodar; Two The Rajah of Bhong; Peace, Peace, little Chicks; Excerpts, Finale Act 1:
Ho....Columbia Light Girls Yo,
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the
0.02 Studio-E. W. Hamillon On The
Final Test Match.
9.15 Boston Promenade Orchestra Polonaise Militaire In A Major (Chopin, orchestrated by Glazounov) Wallz (From "The Sleeping Beauty" Ballet, Op. 06a)-(Tchaikovsky);
In Prelude C Sharp Minot, Op. No. 2 (Rachmaninoff): Prelude Minar, Op. 23, No. 3 (Rachmaninoff). 9.30 London Relay-The News. 9.50 Mozart "The Magic Flute"
1.
5
G
Played by the. Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, Bart.
The Air France plane which made a record fight from Hanot to Hong- kong on Wednesday, in three hours and 20 minutes, left Kal Tak at 0.45 a.m. yesterday on the return flight.
The Netherlands Harbour Works There were three passengers aboard the plane: Mr. W. H. Chu, of the Company tug Reinier has been deat Chinese Ministry of Communications,tained by the Chinese authorities off M. Flossu, a French businessman, and Borca Tigris. No explanation of the action has been received by the a Mr. Chan,
owners in Hongkong.
The Reinier, Captain de Schipper in command, left Hongkong on the morning of August 16 and was due back on the morning of August 18. She was reported 24 hours overdue yesterday.
Another British Soldier Killed
In Bandit War
Jerusalem, Aug. 17. Another British soldier was killed and a British officer and three other ranks wero alighily wounded in an engage- gang of bandlis to- ment with day.
An eight-year-old Jewish boy was dangerously, wounded and his brother, aged twelve, tak A bomb huri by seriously explosion in Jaffa, Reuter.
EXCHANGE RATES
Geneva.
sentence from Mr. K. M. A, Barnett NEW TECHNIQUE Berlin.
this
Berlin. Paris..
in the Kowloon Magistracy IN AIR BOMBING Athens
morning for his attempted theft.
Police recards and Anger-prints showed that Leung had two previous convictions, Sub-Inspecvir Armitt, who prosecuted, told the court..
LABOUR RISING IN GUIANA
Georgetown, British Gulana,
August 18. Labour unrest has spread to the cane plantations in Demarra County, where 300 strikers, armed with stické and bars, smashed the windows of the factory, "
a pro- The Governor has lasted clamation, wating the strikers of the consequences of their, neilon.
Armed police dispersed a crowd of strikers at the Alblon Fatate, when they were holding up the deputy mansker's buy Reuter spicial.
Oglo..
Milon Moscow, Aug. 19. Writing in Pravda, Air Force Amsterdam Brigadier. Richagoff claims that the Copenhagen. Soviet Air Force created an entirely Stockholm.
technique for mass bombing Prague It attacked the Japanese post- Helsingfors..
Brussels tions at
air New York.
now
when
Hyat tacticiens
from foreign
academies give up trying to prove Montreal
that close formation bombing work | Vienna . * ·
is impossible," he declares.
have
The At time it was suggested the detained the Japanese may vessel, but the company points out that that suspicion was not justified since the tug had a guarantee against interference from that quarter,"
S'hai Trade Improving
Shanghai, Aug. 18.
A welcome indication of further improvement in Shanghai's trade is provided by the monthly returns of foreign trade, issued by Cus: toms Department, for the month of July:
the
Imports totailed $24,320,384, com- Aug. 17 Aug. 18. .21.20
21.284 pared with $18,775,501 for the pre- vious month. Imporis for the seven 12.17
12.18 12.18
months ending July 31 totulled $128, .12.17
392,186, compared with $440,594,788 in the corresponding period last year. 54714
Exports also increased substantially 924 19.00 during July, totalling $20,087,094 as 8.01% against $14,140,000 in June-Reuter
178.57/04 178.55/064
.92%
10.00 .8.03 .22.40
19.40% .14116. ,2284
28.904
.4.08 .4.00%
Nom.
110
Nom.
18.. aid. .1/30
New 3d.
1/2
22.10
220% 28.09%2 4.87 it
4.80%
Nom.
110
Nom.
LEAVE LOCAL ESTATES
Local estate valued at $8,000 was left by Mr. Yong Myuk-chuen, altar Yong Myoke-choon, à retired general store keeper, who died at 11 Hok 8d. By Terrace on March 8 last year at 1/5,20/
0/32 the age of 10. Letters of Adminis
1s. 3d.
Soloists: Erna Berger (Soprano) Tinna Lemnitz (Sopiano), Helge Roswaenge (Tenor). Gerhard Husch
and (Baritone)
Willielm Strienz (Bass).
11.00 Clore Down,
DEFENDANT MUST GO TO COURT
Unwholesome Food Charges
A blown tin of condensed milk. with the punctured lid re-soldered, was produced in Kowloon Court this morning when Ko Leung-chin was charged with exposing for sale, at an address in Shanghal Street, tins of foodstuff which were in an un- wholesome state,
Defendant did
in not appear person to answer the summons and the Magistrate, Mr. K. M. A. Barnett, case for a week to' adjourned the give him an opportunity to do so.
"This case is one of considerable publie importance, and I want the defendant in Court," the Magistrate
sald.
Inspector H. L. Lockhart, prose- culing, said that several blown uns of foodstuff, including condensed milk, were exhibited for sale by de fendant,
SHIPS IN RADIO COMMUNICATION
The following ships are expected
1/2 tration de bonis non have been to be in wireless communication with 216 granted to Yong Teck-toh.
The battles around Lake Hassan Madrid. upsot all such theories. The Soviet Hongkong. Air Force, proved itself capable of Shanghai bombing an intensely narrow strip Bombay....
the Hongkong radio Station to-day:
Suisang af ground without missing is alm. Yokohama
Ping Wo; Talyuan; Bucharest. demonstrating that from any height Belgrac they could distinguish enemy posi-Montevidcą.
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a retired cook, Who died at Lakshing; Eibhof; Kumsang; Empress of Canto Rosso: President those held by the Reds." from
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102% $1,700. Letters of Administration don; Willy; Holyo Maru; Gustav a great height to disperse the cowar Loan. of Japanese troops.---
have been granted to Ngo Sidg-chini. Diederichaca; City of Bedford. British Wireless.
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LONDON'S CALM RETURNING
Ministers Resume Vacations
London, Aug. 18.
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BERLIN STOCKS STRONGER
Berlin, Aug. 18.;
Recovery, continued on the Berlin Bourse carly this afternoon, with in- one to three provements of from points general.
On the other hand, the Reichsbank and Belmens were each 14 lower... The general feeling on the Bourse was that the downward movement had reached its lowest level and return to better levels might now be
There are indications that by the amour 919 smaller
middle of next week all Ministers stock-holders regarding an imminent mid-summer) enpital levy gave way to a feeling 62 who interrupted their vacations to temporarily visit Lou greater security since the Minister of don will have left the capital, and Finance issued a categorical denia), ***
of Reuter Spesial that the normal tranquillity August will have returned
expected to resume his holiday Lord Halifax is probably the only Scotland th the very neat future,
The Foreign Secretary paid a visi Minister who will continue to make Yat-
weekly visits to London, to pick up to No. 10 Downing Street to-day and with the BBcretary of State for the the threads at the Foreign Office.
Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Cham-expected to Tave London to-morrow The Premier, Mr. Noville
Sir. John Simon has already berlain, is making an excellent, re-l covery from his sinus ailment, and is turned to Scotland-Reuters.