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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1924.

MILLIONS AT STAKE.

IMPORTANT PROBATE PROCEEDINGS.

CHINESE WIDOWS' RIGHTS.

vines and

Hongkong Law In Question.

de in warship rod altsgamak (uf In the ease pí a unn with the docuerd's juoperty. 15, perty, arestad or otherwise, die chepd by Mr. §. 6. Jonkin, thayilder un his death there was a' are as great, in les greator, this for 122 management of that

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CHEFOO'S ESCAPE.

WU PEI-FU COLLECTS $40,000.

THE CHINA MAIL.

TEA-CHEST MURDER.

PACKER SO KAM IS

CHARGED.

PROCEEDINGS IN COURT.

removeren. !!

TO-DAY'S WEDDINGS.

TWO PRETTY CEREMONIES AT ST. JOHN'S.

of

TIME OF ANXIETY.

St. John's Cathedral was prettily decorated to-day for this after- (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Proceedings against a tea packer noon's wedding celebrations at Chefoc, November 8.. in the employ of the deceased have two and three o'clock. As both Since writing yesterday I have brought more details of the "tea the young couples have been re- Veedings, which it has been Chinese low ne devided in the fuller details of the forces of chest murder" of September 30 to sident in Hongkong and have painted out by cane will involve Supreme Court of Peking Other Marshal Wu Pei-fu now in port. light. On that date Won'g Putan many friends there was a good millions of dollars in the course of with would be Chinese re- Wu and his staff are on board anged ten exporter, who carried on attendance on each occasion." time. were continued in the sidents of Hongkong who were large transport and are accom- business at No. 145, Connaught Supreme Coufs this morning. Such acknowledged experts of Chinese panied by two small Chinese gun- |

MILLETT-NA ZELAND. in their importance that the senior Law. They would all say that the boats, and five small transports. Road Central, is alleged to have The Rev. R.H. Copley Moyle, alvoete of the High Court of law was utile and applied Negotiations are taking place been murdered by the accused. Jeature in the Kwangting pro- througiat the whole of China between the General and the local

assisted by the Rev. T. B. Powell, Chinese Tesidents of fabough in some isolated; Imlets Chinese with regard to what Crown Solicitor, is presenting Nina Hazeland, daughter of Mr.. Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, Assistant officiated at the wedding of Miss Hongkong who are recognised as the law of the strong and monied Chefeo is to pay as a bribe the experts on Chinese law, were prosperties might be taken as the local General and his satellites to clear the case for the Crown at the and Mrs. E. M. Hazeland seed in the court this morning for] Inw, I was, however, only but out. There is a big storm on and Centra! Magistracy yesterday, gaid Queen's Gardens and Mr. H. G. for the "pijase of giving evidence, tee of varying the thing a bit for this will prevent much being done that the business was

This is how good then to the bend village of the for a day or two

a small Millett, of the Asiatic Petroleum Wu Pel-fu one and the staff consisted of the Company, son of Mrs. Millett and are Bu pulvers of the widow i af district for the thing to be put riglais slated to have demanded old man, his son who worked as the late Capt. C. H. Millett, Royal Clones who dies intestate in regard said counsel,

$100,000, also coal and food sup-accountant, the defendant, and a Navy, plies the men are badly in need cook ramed Wong Cheuk. On of the food and the ships of the the evening of September 30, the by her father, wore a beautiful The bride, who was given away. coul

son was away in the village. At gown of satin morocain cut in. the willows ni the same posi-puperty went to the wolow. When tary, to prevent any trouble, con-

On Wednesday the local Mili- about 7.30 p.m. the cook was sent straight slim lines. This had a

our by the defendant to buy some pouted out that the Registrar at wile Jaided over the propertying to the Chefoo Weihsien Motor murdered in the interval.

in Rogimid, rommel huve le son attained his majority the fiscated all the mctor cars belong, cough medicine, and he returned godet effect at foot with a deep band of white foxaline. The gown at 8.45 p.m. The deceased was was hand-embroidered in panels of Howgong sony go on grunting let-the

réfaband leg øgl Road Company, and so they have adinistration 10 sueltenrding to her will. Her only

crystal and pearl beads and caught widow-in #longbong.

In a long statement, part of at the back with a tiny sash finish- IT. His obligation ander plan law was had to suspend the service for the

which was Jard-bop. Nir Theory

time being.

quoted by Despre pravidle his with an education he

Mred with crystal tassels. The train thitin, Chief lustres, bidore whons" fitinge his "pasiti in life.

The French sloop Argol Hazlerigg, the defendant alleged was exquislie, being embroidered the eas being land, decides Persond video this er arrived in port yesterday after that a man So Shing called at the to match the gown, bordered with sgaia & Mr. Jenkins in lavoural claim on behalf of the widow would noon, but will be leaving again cook and that he murdered the old shell pink, caught in one corner house during the absence of the the same fur and lined the palest Mr. Putdone Deter. N.C.. sheerlabus he given by one of his witnesses.

shortly.

man and put the body into a tea with silver trellis ribbon and da Chamwidow, is eantribed to said rogusel. Although advanced

Fifty ON sixty 'American YKLĖ PORTEGA ZOOL sds, the parate, in years this gentlem lad never marines have been landed, and and guany bags. The defendant

chest along with old newspapers orange-blossom, will not be granted to any

vet pom, into his father's puberty are stationed £t the

The bride's veil was of old Hond- Navy also accused So Shing of having ton lace, kindly lent by Miss Arm future.

as his anther was alive.

Y.M.C.A., this is purely a pre-opened the safe with a key and Test Case.

The widow's powers were al cautionary method.

removed certain articles in a hand-white roses and white Honolulu sirong. She carried a bouquet of salute in regard to the guardian

kerchief. As suggested by So

creeper. of this place of educa.

Shing, the defendant told the cook tom, hole or the profession he

on his return that his master had C'huil

should winter and whom he should

gone out. daughter-in-laws in by respectively. The a

purry, sliquod Mr. Jenkin, Dur. phation is for graut s letters of the minority of the son her powers in regard to the disposal of estate of Chale Chachang, delug us they wer in accordance the property were an absolute so erased Hongkong musical pras with purposes consistent with her

iamnagement and guardineship Ws the son attained his rusjority the covent of all, sons, who were majors had to be obtained,

These, said Mr. Jenkin, were his miin grounds for making the appli. cation.

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Mr. „P, t*,, derdin, instructed by Mr. J. H. Forest Lansk, appears for daintiff and Mr. Bidon Potter, KI, instructed by Mr. F. L. Dannye, for the defendant,

At this morning's hearing, Mr. Jonkin said that the whole or his;

Son of

His Tordship: In effect you say that the Chinese widow as vested in her are payer than an English

evidences would be with regard Chinese law and ensten. His first wilness would bus Mr: Chaos Ti ming, senior advoste of the High Court of Julieature in the Kwang (so.

widow.

Mr. Jenkin It would appear

All the Consuls, the American Admiral, and the local Chinese military and civil authorities are acting together in conjunction, and conferences are the order of the day.

The Bank of China and the a holiday yesterday, and did not Bank of Communications declared open for business,

School Football.

of the Football Heuse matches at On Thursday, the 6th, another the CL.M. Boys School was played off, when Carey House beat Palon House by 4 goals to 1. It was a bettter game than imagine from the score, Paton one, would House playing very pluckily, Their captain, Andrew Hazeland, who had to be carefully watched all the time, played a fine game. Gibb, Best and Moore played well for Carey.

November 8 Potter and is Lordship. he said of General Wu and Co. remaining Things are still quiet in spite that a widow would self any of her in port. husband's property for purposes en- itiraly her own, even the buying of to, and directly the storm dies down a little the loading of coal (Case preveding.)

and foodstuffs will be carried out. The Chinese are all pretty scared, and are longing to see the back of the troop ships.

tung province. He is there the Mr. Can Tat-ing, the Kwang- counterpart of my learned friend, tung senior advocate, was the only Mr. Potter. in Hongkong." sail witness in give evidge this morn. Mr. Jenkin.

Cross-exandined by Mr.

Mr. Potter howed and smilingly acowirlged the compliment.

Peking Rulings.

Mr. Jenkin comimed that this: dresses. witness would give evidence ali

PEKING POLITICS,

TUAN CHI-JU SHOWS CLEMENCY,

POSITION OF EX-EMPEROR.

(Reuter's Service.)

PEKING, November 24. Marshal Tuan Chi-jui has arrived here as have Marshals Chang Ts lis and Feng Yuh-siang. Tuan, who is the Anfu leader and former Premier, his assumed the presidency and is practically

a

MALAYA'S TEAM.

LEAVE FOR SOUTH

TO-MORROW.

By the P and O s.s. "Sardinia," the Malaya interport cricket team will return South. The steamer is scheduled to sall at to-morrow.

noon

The team comprised A. E. Holmes-Brown (captain), G M.

Terms have been come

The landing parly of Marines is still ashore, and two more Ameri- can destroyers have arrived in port, also three Japanese, the latter will be staying only a few days.

Wu Pei-fu was on shore yester- day, and also a few of the troops, but no looting of any sort has taken place.

Crisis Averted.

November 11.

at the time of the murder,

This was trimmed with

Bridesmaids. Misses Rota Hazeland, Joyce Mr. Hazlerigg said that So Shing the bridesmaids, wore charming Harris-Walker and Noreen Cooper, absolutely denied that he was concerned with the murder, and georgette gowns of hydrangea that he was not even in the Colony match and carried bouquets of evidence would be brought to show shades with coronets of flowers to mauve and pink chrysanthemums,

Mrs. Hazeland (the Seeing that his master had not mother) were

bride's a beautiful gown with the deceased's son and reinsertions over a soft shade of rose returned, the cook communicated of black georgette with black face

usted him to return at once tissue. arrived from Kongmoon, and were black lace and georgette to match The same night two clansmen handmade roses-a wide scarf of fold by the cook what had happen- completed a perfect tollette, went out and did not return. That Petroleum Company, was best man ed. On October 2 the defendant Mr. D. G. Bruce, of the Asiatic afternoon the visitors noticed a bad and Lieut. Drage R.N. groomsman. smell on the verandah and blood trickling from a tea chest across at the Hongkong Hotel Roof A reception was afterwards held the floor. The police were inform Garden at which a large number ed, and on the box being opened of guests were present. the body of the ten merchant was found inside. A key which the girdle was found to be missing. deceased always carried in his

The defendant was arrested on the s.s. "Honam about half au hour before the salling of the vessel. He was in a first class cabin, and his luggage consisted almost entirely of new articles.

Fanling is the place of honey. moon, the bride's going away dress being of beige marocain and lace with lace cape and Russian toque of duvetyn embroidered in tones of duil blue and red.

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tendered the deposit receipt and ingly attired in a white georgette obtained the money. The defend. dress, headed with chrystals and aut also stated that a deposit pearls. Her bouquet was of white Oriental Commercial Baak, but the bridesmaid was Miss Phyllis receipt was presented at the chrysunthems and roses. clerk there suggested that depositor should call in person.

tip Goodall who wore a dress of helio- tropé georgette trimmed with silver riblon and a hat to match. Her banquet was of pale pink roses,

Mrs. G. L. Buchanan, the matron of honour, was attired in pale pink georgette, trimmed with silver ribbon and a white hat.

Mr. I. Whant was best man.

The case is being continued

Brand, W. N. Edwards, RT Wu Pei-fu and most of his ships Foster, N. Grenier, P. N. Knight, and men left here on Monday Flight Lent. G. E. Livock, Lieut. evening for the South." One or R. A. Phayre, D. F. Stiven, Lieut. two of the smaller boats refused Dictator, the provisional Cabinet H. Thompson, N. H. P. Whitley, to go, and the men were brought this afternoon. having ceased to function.

E. W. N. Wyatt, R. H. Bilke ashore in small groups, disarmed, Tuan Chi-jui has removed the umpire) and W. P. Crawford and are being sent to their homes restrictions on the movements of (scorer.)

in the interior of this province and the former emperor.

elsewhere. Thanks to the local

Feng to Resign.

It is announced that Feng Ya- hsiang intends to resign and hand over his troops to the Ministry of Wat. He then latends to tour Europe and America.

This will probably facilitate. negotiations with the Yangtze leaders, including Marshal ̈ Wu Pel-fa, whom Feng has been accused of betraying,

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Four Mandates.

Lieut. Livock is on the seaplane carrier "Pegasus" and, of course, does not travel with the team.

SAVAGE DOG.

MRS. PERRY BITTEN YESTERDAY.

130, Macdonnell Road, was bitten

4.

A

ABUSIVE

LANGUAGE.

Chinese officials and merchants same as in previous years. being able to come to terms with service was held in St. Andrew's Wu, and probably more so to the Church in the morning commenc A reception was held at the King presence of the U.S.S. "Huren" ing at 10.40, being conducted by Edward Hotel and the happy. and other foreign warships in the Port Chaplain, Rev. B. M. couple are leaving later in the day port, what might have been a very McOwan, when the "Two Minutes for Cantou and Macao, the bride's serious crisis for Chefoo has been Silence" were observed at 11 am travelling dress being a helio averted. I think all here ought to The service, which was fairly well georgette, frock beaded in white be grateful to our Consuls and the attended, ended with the National and a grey satin and gabardine Naval Authorities for the way Anthem. During the day poppies The bridegroom's gift to the bride

cloak with prey georgette hat. Mrs. Cecil Perry, living at No. local Chinese officials in keeping the port, under the management of the bride to bridegroom travel- they have been able to support the were being sold by the ladies of Was a torciflwll, toilet set and that PEKING, November 25. yesterday morning on the left leg the peace. The local Chinese have of Mesdames Haley Bell and ling; case. The provisional Government has by a dog alleged by the Police to been thoroughly frightened, and Courtney. This year the money issued mandates, proclaiming a belong to Miss Russell also of a panic could easily have taken raised is to go to Earl Haig's Fund

system of provisional government, Macdonnell Roid,

place, with serious results.. Latest for distressed ex-servicemen. 1 exhorting the officials to carry out The dog was taken to Kennedy reports are that only $40,000 have um not yet aware of the total of their functions with one accord and Town to be kept under observa- been handed over to Wu, besides the sum subscribed. In the even- stating all existing laws will con- tion,

supplies, and the merchanting there, was held a masquerade tinue in force. Further they an

Chinese are doubtless congratulat ball, admittance by poppy, which Bounce Tuan Chi-jui's assumption

ing themselves that they have got was well attended and a great of the post of provisional Chief

so easily out of it.

success, the band of the U.S.8.4 Executive.

When a representative of the "Huron" kindly supplying the

A Chinese was charged at the "Chefoo Daily News," Mesare dance music. Supper was served A correspondent who signs him- Reuter's Agents in this port, went by the Sons of Britain Society, Central Magistracy this morning, self "Loyalist" sends us a letter on board the transport to inter- and dancing continued till after before Mr. T. W. Ainsworth. with def using abusive language towards connection with the Kowloon view Wu, prior to his departure, midnight.

November 13, some shop people at No. 39, Bon- Hospital, but as the controversy is he was handed over to the Mar

Cham Road West. losed with the Government's shal's Diplomatic Adviser and

The US. S. "Preble" a He has taken up re decision to employ British nurses, Commissioner of Foreign Affairs, U.S.S. "Peary" arrived in port the shop manager, stated that the

and the

Mr. D. McCallum, appearing for sidence in the west of the city. we feel that no good purpose Mr. Ll Sung-liang, who obligingly yesterday. A further detachment defendant was dismissed for not Huang Fu and the provisional would be served in prolonging a answered any questions put to of troops are expected from carrying out his work properly, Cabinet have sent out circular discussion that can only cause him. Mr. Li stated that Marshal Isinan-fu to join the local but he continued to come and go telegrams announcing the pre- further religious. Il-feeling. We Wu Pel-fu "was proceeding South sarracks here which are under the when he liked. vilonal Government has ceased would refer "Loyalist to our to reassemble his forces" and so ommand of General Chang Wel-absence of the complainant one During the to function from November 24 lending article of last Friday.

one is left to presume that is whating, as it is felt that in any case day, the defendant came into the Tuan Chl-jui assumed office at ten,

ho has now gone off to do. 'clock this morning." -

Band 40% November 12.

The American Marines returned

A

Mukden's Arrival.

PEKING, November 24 Chang Tsolin arrived this afternoon, accoin paled.by rammer ous members of his staff. H drove off in an armoured car

wherech mounted.

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A stiff neck, fasady ossed and rheumatic on board ship yesterday, after

DEFENDANT IS BOUND OVER.

emergency, like that Chefoo shop and had his micals. On being ans just passed through the pre ordered to leave the shop, the ent garrison is insuficient.defendant used abusive language. Mr. and Mrà, G. Allen are Mr. McCallum said that all the

pain in my shoulders disapreise being on shore since Friday moinspected back to-day from Home complainant wanted was that the when Cumberlan's Pain Balm is robbed

on the schlug spot 16 fools good to the The US Destroyers, Real

kid, peauurakey quickly to the vary

of pain, acsttering the congestion, relie

in the pressure and the pain is gone. akpak of it the highost torns Bold and recommended everywhere.

cave, und Mr. and Mrs. Hendry defendant would leave him alone will be leaving in a day or two and stay away from the shop, s Messrs. Allen and Hendry are con The Magistrate ordered. (the acted with the Conti al Agendy defendant to be bound over for the Ltd. AWE

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and Hart are to leave to day. Passata Armiatice, Day,

Armistice Day Celebrations here yesterday were

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