FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1926.
GOLDEN RULE.
-COOLIDGE GIVES ADVICE TO THE PRESS
REVERENCE. FOR RELIGION.
(Router's American Service.)
Washington. April.
LOFTY MISSION.”
WHAT MUSSOLINI'S ASSAILANT SAYS!
A DOCTOR'S DISCLOSURE.
(Beuter's Service))
Rome, April 8.
Im laying the corner time of the The Hon. Violet Gibson was: new home of the National Progesterday taken, handcuffed, to the Club President Coolidge" em women's prison. phasised the responsibilities of the
Enterrogated she declared shat Freak in furthering the Gevers she had lived in Rome for two years She never ment's elforts
maintain with short intervada.. harmonious international relations saw Signor Mussolini before yester He urged the observance of the day, when. considering herself Golden Rule in the things publish-guided by a supernatural force, she accomplished what she believed to ed about Porvizn Youstaties.
He declared that the Government be a lofty mission entrusted to her: had taken a shop in favour ot
This statement is contradicted by adhering to the World Court bean Army doctor. Tavand, with whom cause they was the most practical Miss Gibson will accordingly be, method of exercising influence and confronted. establishing the principle of adjust- ing international dispites not by force but by reason.
WAR DEBTS.
THE CHINA MAIL.
FRENCH MINISTER TO VISIT LONDON..
PREPARING FOR BUDGET.
(British Wireless Service.)
Rugby, April 8.. -- The visit to London of the Franch Finance Minister, Monsieur Raoul Peret, which was, arranged for next week, has undergone a short postponement owing to M. Peret's presence being required in Paris during the passage of the French Budget through the Senate.
1 is anticipated, however, that he will come to London to discuss the outstanding points of the French, debt settlement with the Chancellor of the Exchequer before the latter makes his annual Budget statement to Parliament, which has Dr. Tavani declares that onbeen arranged for April 26:
It is understood that the Chari- March 23, on the anniversary of the Pavelsmo, he saw a whitehaired cellor desiree to know how much standard aanuity of The President appealed for elderly woman resembling Miss of the betten Enderstanding imong theihsons may to approach Signor £12,500,000 from France can be peoples in the interests of penee, Mign who was addressing abought into his calculations for Me asserted that America was closed. She was holding a bouquet his coming financial statement. sking by what at present appear in, her: let's hand, whilst her right.
eh bo Be the only practicable I hand was concealed in her pocket.. method to premate theinternational Dr. Favans prevented her approach PRACTICAL PATRIOTS limitation armamental but, whilating nearer. there was enmity in the hearts of different peoples: it was useless to expect disunitaarinent.
He caneluded by ring that] publications should be actuated by reverence for grim, derinring that American institutions rested "on that foundation and the must minister to that spirit.
Premier's Admirers,
Famicium April 8.. kadescribable scenes of enthu siasm were witnessed this morning on the arrival of Signor Massolini to embark for Tripoli Salvos were Freeseed, ships sounded their sirens,
and there were cries everywhere of "Wasa Musaulini."
MARITIME LAW.
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NOVEL WAY TO PAY DEBTS: OF FRANCE.
(Reuter'a Service.)
Paris. April S. The newspapers publish the de- tally of a scheme which the Govern ment is said to be considering for a national appeal for patriotic The populace was so excited at voluptary subscriptions to pay of the carabiniere experienced the France's debts. The nucleus of the greatest disheulay In protecting the movement will be a so-called Com- mitlee of National Propaganda, Premier from his ardent adorers.
Baghes rang qût as Shenor Musso-presided over by one of France's Hint bourded the Cavour, the decks heroes "whose name is synonymous masts, and rigging of which were with victory."" Unet with cheering sailors..
The Committee which is to be
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS.
STATE-OWNED SHIPS,
A. message to the Premier from non-party would appeal for volun- (Reuter's Service.) Snor Cremonesi, Commissionerary subscriptions throughout the
tar Romy, conieratulating him on country, Brussels, April 8.
his escape, says "The people of The International Maritise Con Rome follow you in their thoughta ference has concluded with a Can-and-hearts on your voyage, point-Government
respecting State-owned out to Italy the read to future vention
Krgatness," ship.
A the delegates were agreed that such vessels, and even war- ships, should be subject to the some obligations and responsibili- bies, as privately owredechipa: But,
"EARLIER CABLES.
OIL BLAZES.
SIX MILLION BARRELS: ABANDONED.
RESERVOIRS BOIL OVER.
(Reuter'g American Servico.)
BOMB PLOT.
EVIDENCE OF A WITNESS QUESTIONED.
WOMAN CONVICTED.
The case in which a Chinese At- ter and two women were concern- ed in an attempt to throw.bombe. in Hongkong at the instigation of strikers at Shumchun was con- tinued at the Central Magistracy yesterday before Mr. R. E. Lind
It will be reculled that early inj sell and Major C. Willson. the proceedings the first defend
San Luis Obispo, April 8 The Union Oil Company's plant, containing six million barrels of crude oil was abandimed to the flammes early this morning, whem four underground reservoirs, to which the blaze was confined yes terday, bolled over.
The burning of flowed over theant was sentenced to Ave years" hard labour. At a later hearing dykes which had been hastily co the prisoner was a witness in the structed.
and case against the women and with the part the women took in the numerous surface tanks rapidly drew his previous evidence as to conspiracy by stating that the ignited. a
second defendant, the younger of the two women, had nothing to do in the case.
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Two other
réservoirs
Struck by Lightning..
Anaheim (California), April 8, Elghtning struck two of the Union Oil Company's tanks here, aggregating a million and a half barrels, which are now abinze.
TREE SEIZED!
FOR VIOLATING PROHIBITION
"LAW..
A SECRET STILL.
(Reutor's American Service.).
San Francisco. April 8. The Government agents have seized a giant redwood tree in the mounting, near Dyerville, North California for violation of the Prohibition law..
The tree is 24 feet in diameter. and in a hollow chamber was found base concealing 50 gallons of alcohol.
The still was running full blast, using kúrosene fuel the fumes be- ing conveyed upward through a fue disappearing in the foliage.
"Le Journal" says the financial
The entrance to the chamber was ball is to be set rolling by the
Eself, and every hidden by means of a strip of penny of the proceeds is to be de-camouflaged canvas. voted to paying off France's debt as early as possible.
DOVE OF PEACE...
PROBABLE SETTLEMENT IN
MOROCCO..
(Havas Agency.)
Paris, April 8..
Reme, April 8. Speaking. with. cordiminished the Convention provides that war-vigour and embellishing his arge ships and also "public" vesselsments with his characteristic will be immune from acres picturesque phraseology. Signor Actions against them can only be Mussolini last night, addressing brought before the Courts of the the Fascist Directory. rejoiced States concried.
that the battle was won in Italy.. Str. Beste Scott carried a vital The old parties were routed But, The French and Spanish Govern point that all vessels jy war time, the battle was yet to be foughtments are assentively studying Abd even merchantmen shall be immune abroad. He recalled the dictum el Krim's recent proposal to send from arrest in order to avert the of the historian Sismondi thatemiagaries to receive peace condi- possibility of vessels being detain-
tions. The concerned offices will: ed in neutral ponts on the pretext people who seize the initiative at
endeavour to give it attention in a given moment keep the initia- of legal actions based on Simsy tive.
order to hasten a pacific settlement Frounds.
MALVY RESIGNS..
FIRST BREAK IN BRIAND'S '
NEW CABINET..
REASON NOT DISCLOSED.
(Reuter's Sernice.)
Paris. April 8,
M. Malry, Minister of the In- Berior, has resigned on account of if health.
sure
consistent
security. The
with
The tree now bears a notice in forming the public that it is in the
band's of the law.
FORD PROFITS.
NINE POUNDS CLEARED ON EACH CAR
FORTUNATE. FAMILY.
"..
(Reuter's American Service
New York, April 8: Every Ford en manufactured
After hearing evidence, Mr.H. J. Armstrong (for the defence) sub. mitted that there was no evidence. to show that the bombs were ever in the suit case carried by the second defendant. Mr. Lindsell pointed out that there was, the The first defendant's evidence. point was then raised by Mr. Armstrong and discussion. follow- ed as to the admissibility of the evidence of the first defendant.. The whole case, relied on that evidence and he submitted that no credence ought to be given to it. A conviction was registered against the second defendant and she was sentenced to four years hard labour. The third defendant, an amah, was discharged
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point raised by Armstrong that the Magistrates. shoud state a case on the admis- sibility of the man's evidence was Axed for decision on Saturday.
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Sports.
April 9-Interport Soccer; Porta- gal v. Rest of the Colony, at H.K.F.C. ground, 4.30 pm.
April 10-Shield finals, Junior and Senior Divisions, HK.F.C Ground;
April Volunteer Cricket at University Ground; 10:45 am.
April 17-Final round in "Sun-- day Herald" Cup, between Portugal and England, on H.K.F.C. ground, 4.45 p.m.
April 21-Fifth bi-annual ship's lifeboat race for the "Trevesse "
Ford, his wife, and son who own the stock of the Ford Motor Company.
According to figures published yesterday, showing that the Com-Trophy, 4 p.m. pany's profits last year totalled
$115,000,000, the Company started in 1960. with a capital of $28.000.
For two centuries, he pointed out of the Moroccan conflict, in a mea- brings in 9 profit to Mr. Henry the French people kept the initia-
French Live. For 150 years Italy har taken the initiative and had spokey.
two Governments IN to the world in a new voles, there negotiating for the adoption of a fore. it was not surprising if the joint attitude during the pour- upholders of the immortal prin-parlers which probably will take ciples of unbrotherly fraternity place at Rabat, and are considering unequal equally and tyrannical the precautions which must precede freedom united against us.. The the pourparlers in ease of the fight was becoming fierce and de-failure of theee. cisive. Scattering the remains of France and Spain have always the old parties in Italy had been stated their resolve to negotiate ja thankless task, but victoriously with the chiefs of all rebellious enforcing the new principle on the tribes, and not, Abd ef Krim only. world will blazon the name of our people on the scroll of. history.
(Pruntic cheers)
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"My life's motto is: Live dan- gerously. If 1 advance, follow me; if I retreat, kill me; if I die, avenge
Letter Not Published.
Paris Later: Speenlation is active as to the wensons. for M. Mary's resignation which, it is ascertained, has, not heen occasioned by his ill health. me." "The reason are contained in a letter of resignation which has not yet been published:
IDLE LIST.
ANOTHER BIG DROP IN GREAT
BRITAIN.
(British Wireltas Service:)"
Rugby, April 8.
Later..
The news of the attempt on Signor Mussolini has evoked the
RACIAL RIOTS..
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"500 ARRESTS MADE IN INDIA.
(Rcuter's Service.)
Calcutta. April 8. indignation of the countryside. It is officially stated that 35 are Townspeople in many places paraddend, and 600 were arrested in the ed the streets sheering Mussolini riots, but the death roll must be Solenn thanksgiving services for materially greater as a number of is escupé were held in some of the deaths were not reported to the
authorities.
towns.
Many cities were illuminated and beflagged last night.
Thousands of messages of con- gratulation to Signor Mussolini are The number of unemployed is pouring in from all parts of Italy rapidly falling toward one million. and from abroad. The Crown The Intent weekly return records } Prince called on Mussolini last a further decline of 25,750.
evening and congratulated him on The actual total is now 1,013,600. |behalf on the King.
COBHAM'S FLIGHT.
AUSTRALIA HIS NEXT OBJECTIVE.
(Reuter's Service.)
London, April 3.- Preparations are well advanced for the fight of Alan Cobham to Australia. Ha hopes to start in a few weeks, using the sanis machine, und probably the same engine, as he used on his. South African jour ney.
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Later. Lord Ashbourne has telegraphed to Signor Mussolini from Dublin saying: Miss Gibson's family re- gret the incident and express proś found sympathy:"
Later.
Signor Mussolini, after an ex cellent night, left at 8:30 this morn- lag for Fiumicino, and embarked- on the battleship "Cavour" for Tripoli.
INSURANCE DEAL
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(Reuter's Service.)"
London, April 8
KWANGTUNG RAILWAYS,
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MAY 1"Extra" race meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club"
June 5-Extin" race meeting of th Hongkong Jockey Club.
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Auctions.
April 12-Lammert Bros., at.
Mr. Li Chok-wing, director of meeting of the Hongkong Jockey the Canton-Samshui Railway, has Club submitted to the Government a proposal to build a branch line of the above-mentioned railway Sales Room, Duddell Street, office order to connect up with the Ning- and household furniture, etc., etc., Yang (ie., Sunning-Yeungkong, 2.30 p.m. projected) Railway, His report to the Department of Reconstruc- tion is inter alia:-
April 13-At Lammert Bro Sales Room, Duddell Street, mig cellaneous goods. 11. a.m.
Company Meetings. -April 16-Nineteenth meeting of shareholders of Gande Price Co., Ltd, at No. 2 Ice House Streat, (St. George's Building) noon..
"The plan of our bureau is to build a branch line from Fatshan passing Namhoi, Shun Tak and Sun Wui to Kongmoon in order to connect with the Ning-Yang Rail
April 22-Forty-eighth meeting way line. My predecessor made this proposal but because unruly of shareholders of China Sugar Re- soldiers occupied the railway, the fining Co., in the office of Messrs.
the Nationalist Government lay noon. project, was resisted. But now Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., at
great stress on the development of the province in every direction" The construction of this branch Calcutta, April 8. line would improve the railway Four persona have been killed and to should not be delayed." and ten wounded as a result of a recrudescence of the rioting.
Inter-communal feeling seems The police report all quiet to-night, now to have definitely subsided. No further trouble is anticipated. The life of the city is now, normal.: Further Outbreak.
MANILA FLIGHT.
SPANISH ACES ARRIVE AT CAIRO.
(Reuter's Service.),
"Cairo, April 8. The Spanish alrmen, who are flying from Madrid to Mandia, have arrived here.
Chinese Conditions,
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Miscellaneous.
April 9-Annual meeting of the Society of St. George, in City Hall, 5:30p.m.
April 10--Annual dinner of the Civil Service C.C at Volunteer Headquarters, 8 p.m..
April 12-Muzzling of dogs en
April 12 Election of new mem
Dr. F. M. Graca" Ozorio, who forced until further notices for years was a member of the Sanitary Board, is seeking re- ber for the Sanitary Board election. His electioneering ad- dress will be found in our adver- tisement columns.
April 16-Meeting of members of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce in the City Hall, 4 p.m.
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS:
A Chinese in the employment of the Netherlands Harbour Works, North Point, received injuries in a The B. I... Talaniba" left. motor accident yesterday and had Singapore for this port on April 6 to be sent to the Government Civilas p.m. and is due here on "April
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Madrid, April 8. The Spanish "and" Chinese A native of Haiphong Was Governments have reached an charged at the Kowloon Magistracy. agreement regarding conditions un this morning with, stowing away der which the Spanish airmen from that part to Hongkong on bound for Manila from Madrid, may hoard the Bar Hong Sang. Der
The B. L... "Benrinnes from Middlesbro, Antwerp, London and Siralts is due to arrive here on April 14.
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