1926-10-02 — Page 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1926.

COBHAM HOME.

GREAT WELCOME ON THE THAMES.

MEMORABLE: SCENES.

London, October 1. Cobham arrived at Westminster ut 2.15 p.m.-Reuter.

Tremendous Cheering.

Cobham.

London, Oct. 1.

STEEL TRUST.

GREAT INTEREST SHOWN IN AMERICA.

HOOVER MAKES A MOVE..

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BOMBARD THREAT.

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„General Liu Yu-chun maintains the same uncompromising "atti- tude, apparently hoping for relief from Marshal Sun Chuan-tang, as a come-back by Marshal Wu Pei- tu now seems scarcely possible.

Populace Suffers. ` Comparative quietness has been reigning for the last couple of daya but this is thought to be probably the calm before the storm. Persistent rumours are afloat of attempts on a large scale to mine the city wall, colour being lent to these by the removal of large quantities of explosives from here but how a mine can be laid under the fire from the walls

is not clear.

BRITISH GUIANA,

PARLIAMENTARY COMMIS- SION APPOINTED.

ECONOMIC ENQUIRY,

Rugby, Oct. 1.

STRIKE CHATTER.

CANTON'S ANTI-BRITISH

ASSOCIATION.

WHAT THEY SAY,

September 80. being the *day mentioned by Mr. Eugene Chen as The Secretary of State for the date on which the boycott would Colonies, Mr. M. S. Amery, has be most probably terminated, it is appointed a Parliamentary Com- interesting to observe that there is mission consisting of Mr. Roy Wilno reference in that day's "Canton son and Mr. H. Snell, Members of Gazette" to the possible withdrawal Parliament, with Mr. R. A. Sedg of the pickets. wick, Assistant Principal of the Obviously a translation, a circu- Colonial Office, as Secretary, to lar on "Severance of Economic visit British Guiana."

Relations" is published

New York, Oct. 1. Great Interest la being taken in the formation of the European Steel Trust. Mr. H. C. Hoover, Secretary for Commerce, it is re- ported, has ordered an investiga A vast gathering of people lingdtion of the matter. both sides of the Thames at The opinion is generally ex- Westminster being reminiscent of pressed, however, that the new Boat Race days, to welcome Mr. combination will not menace the There were tremendous American home market, but will outbursts of chooring as he passed possibly considerably influence the and repassed Parliament Houses world market. prior to landing at the spot factug

Mr Gary, Chairman of the the Houses of Parliament,

United States Steel Corporation, Amid a deafening din a motor says, he hopes that the Combine "dinghy alongside the seaplane will be a great success. He thinks brought Mr. Cobham to the Speak- that its managers will be friendly er's steps, where he was greeted by toward America, whence the the Speaker of the House of Com sentiment will certainly be re- mons, Mrs. Cobham (who was dress ciprocated: ed in black and white), Sir, Samuel The spokesman of the leading Hoare, Secretary of State for Alt, manufacturers at Pittsburgh ex- Sir W. S. Brancker, the flance of presses the opinion that the in- Sergeant Ward, and the wife and fluence of keener competition as small daughter of the mechanie, the result of the Combine will be chiefly felt in the Far East and The Speaker and Mr. Cobham's Latin-America, where the cheaper wife descended the stops to the labour transport enjoyed by the should be registered before they WONDERFUL PHOTOGRAPHY. water's edge, where the airman Trust will give it an advantage.-aro allowed to leave for Hankow. A WONDERFUL PICTURE. embraced his wife and general com Reuter's American Service, gratulations followed.

Mr. Capell

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Owing to the absence of word from inside the city, nothing de- finite is known regarding the con altions obtaining in Wuchang but the populace by now, it is feared, must be suffering greatly from lack of food and supplies.

Evacantion Impossible.

Hankow, Sept. 24. Generals Chen Chia-mo and Liu!

The Commission will consider After referring to the incidents and report on the economic con- of (Shaghai) May 80 and (Shakee) dition of the Colony, causes which June 29 of last year and the recent. have hitherto retarded and the action by the British Navy against measures which could be taken the pickets, the circular seya, about to promete development, and any the peace conference of July:-the facts which they may consider to Hong Kong Government declined to have'a bearing on above matter. accept even the lowest terms pro-

The Commissioners ceeding to British Guiana about ment and, in their plate, put forth are proposed by the Nationalist Govern- the middle of October.-British aggressive demanda; this bringing Wireless Service.

the negotiations to a standstil

Those so-called "aggressive" demands have been given full| publicity and comment now la unnecessary.

Yu-chun, who are still in W-THE BLACK PIRATE. chang, insist that the women and children refugees in the city

General Tang Sun-tze, upen re- ceiving reports to the affect that. the remnant of Marshal Wu Foi- fu, troops have planned to relieve Generals Cher and Liu in the near future: has ordered a strict block ade around the city, thus making it practically hopeless to relieve

he refugees..

Dying of Starvation.

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A HUGE SUCCESS.

Picture goers who have not yet seen the Black Pirate should do so before it is withdrawn.

"Swear Not to Stop." The circular concludes:

"In consequence, the Committee for Extending the Severance of Economic Relations with the Bri-, tish has been organised by the various classes of people in Kwang- tung to throttle the British Im- perialists by our economic weapon. Before the cancellation of the Bri-

It is one of the best pictures tish Gunboat policy, and the settle- that has been screened in the ment of the Canvun-Hong Kong Strike for protesting against the Colony this year.

massacres of May 80 and June Yesterday the Queen's Theatre 23, we swear not to stop for a was packed at each performance single day our movement of sever and many people were away.

turned ing economic relations with the

British.

French Socialists' Anxiety.

Paris, Oct. 1, Mail from Australia,

The Socialist leader, M. Blum, The mechanics cine up in a second launch, Mr. Cobham-with intends to interpellate the Go cut a hat and wearing his old ernment on the exact tenor of the worn Steel Convention, the conditions dilapidated dungarees throughout the journey--helping under which the Government con- them to lund. They were still trolled the negotiations, and the errying a special mail from the measures to be taken for the pur- Governor-General bf, Australia to pose of watching its economic and

A part of General Fan Chung- the Secretary of State for the social repercussions and the posshiao's troops passed here for Colonies and a message to. His sible consequences in regard to Wuchang, to participate in an at- Majesty the King.

France's foreign policy.-Reuter ack upon the city: Hundreds of

people within the city walls are Book your seats now.

"It is sincerely hoped that, all our dying from starvation.. Efforts The Black Pirate is a picture on fellow-countrymen will rise up with to relieve them having proved which Douglas Fairbanks may be one accord. to aid in solving the failures several proposals have said to have worked for several crisis before our country." been made to accelerate the at-years. Originally, it was intend The "China Mall" wishes to be tack in order to reduce the num-ed to precede "The Thief of distinctly understood that the fore- ber of deaths as far as possible. Bagdad." but its development going is reproduced merely to St. Augustine (Florida). Oct. 1 Hoare congratulating the airman Federal agents have arreste:l

Not a few requests of this nature took the research department so clear, if possible, some of the ob or His feat. He sympathetically twelve men as the result of an in-have been presented to the Refar afield It soon became appar- acurity enshrouding the position at referred to the mechanic.. Elliott,vestigation into an attack of rum the last two days."Kub Wen."

volutionary Headquarters during ent that it would require years of Canton. who was shot, on the outward

pirates on the schooner "Hazele fight,

Herman," said to be British, thirty Sir Charles Wakefold who

miles from Anastasia Light on partly financed the flight, also paid August 9.

A huge Union Jack and the Dominions flags were "Bown from the walls of the Houses of Parlia rient.

Offcial Welcome.

An official welcome was held in the Speaker's garden, Sir Samuel

a tribute to Mr. Cobham.

.

RUM PIRATES.

BRITISH SCHOONER'S GAMD FIGHT:"

It appears the pirates were fr" a

BUS SMASH.

preliminary work.

"Resumptions Likely!"

Mr. Fairbanks is not satisfied

It is not undoubted that a large to produce a picture that is pass: ably right as to incidental detail. section of the responsible unofficial Costuming is comparatively easy, classes are anxiously awaiting the but what of the habits of pirates? settlement... Latest news will be Their routine during the time found elsewhere in this issue. they are not. fighting?. Their The following paragraphs are manner of duelling? Their caste translations from the Canton verna- system? The thousand-and-one cular press- technicalities of rigging Seven- The representatives of foreign Fachooner, whose return fire killed a in a motor bus were killed when it manners and customs of the hon.commencement of the strike," are:

teenth Century ships? The dress, firms, who had left Shameen on the

In responding. the airman empowerful motor-boat and ran along- phasised that the flight was not aside the schooner, which was re- atant but was intended to find out ported to be carrying liquor, and what they could do, and they found attempted to go on board out a "lot. He eulogised his creiv, and hoped that the British people ad the captain and the 'cook of the would realise the importance of fying.

pirate and seriously wounded an-

The pirates' fire seriously wound;

12 PASSENGERS KILLED

...IN AMERICA.

Dixon (California), Oct. 1 Twelve of thirteen passengers

was struck by the Overland Southern Pacific railroad-Reu- ter's American Service.

His Majesty sent message to Mother, whereupon the pirates dash-Limited, the "crack" train of the est seafarers who had nothing to now beginning to return to Sha-

Cobham cordially welcoming himed of.-Reuter's American Ser- home and heartily congratulating|vice.

him in the successful termination

of an historic flight,

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28,000 Miles Covered

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At the conclusion of the Apeeches

Mr. Cobhant delivered the mail from Australia.

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Mr. Cobhum covered a total of 28.000 miles, his flying time being

WORLD COURT.

AMERICA PROPOSES TO

ADHERE TO IT...

Washington, Oct. 1.

At

PEKING CHANGES.

Peking. Oct. 1.

this afternoon's Cabinet

the four

do with piracy.?.

meen, as relations between Canton re- Ships had to be buit, old-time and Shameen are likely to be riggers had to be garnered from sumed after the termination of the

Tatrike. corners of the earth; various properties must be ga-of Shameen finally cancelled all On Sept 27 the Municipal Council thered from museums, private

martial Jaw restrictions and collections and odd places; flint published a special notice that locks; swords, sabres, and cut- henceforth boats may anchor off lasses must be found.

Shameen and land passengers, says Now that it is finished, Mr. o Chinese newa-agency report. It is announced that President meeting it was decided that, Dr.Fairbanks is proud of its fidelity Coolidge is ignorant of any move- Wellington Kos should relinquish not only to detail of investiture the commencement of the Hong. The Hong Kong government since ment in America for the with-the portfolio of Finance and over but to the spirit of pirate days. It Kong Cantoh Strike have put an year to South Africa and back.--drawal of the United States from take the Watchlacpu Foreign awings and rolls with the sea, it embargo on silver exported out of the World Court, to which the Ministry) from Admiral Taal Ting-smells of the salty air; it swag-Hong Kong. It was stipulated that United States proposes to adhere.kan, whose resignation has beengers with the rolstering brag no one leaving Hong Kong could -Reuter's American Service. accepted and, simultaneously, take gadocio of the buccaneer; there is take more than H.K. 35. This limit. charge of the Fremiership. Ad-the gory terror of bloody battles was raised subsequently to $50. miral Tu Hai-kuci remaining and the rollicking fun of piracy's Now all restrictions are cancelled. the Cabinet as Navy Minister.

It is not yet settled who shall im humour.

320 hours. The machine used was

De Havilland built in 1929 and

was the same as Cobham flew in laat

Reuter.

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A GREAT OCCASION,

"

"Pilot Pioneer of the Empire.”

KARAKHAN GOING.

SUCCESSOR ON HIS WAY TO PEKING.

Rugby, Oct. 1. Mr. Alan Cobham's, great fight to Australia and back ended to-day

Moscow, October 1. when, in the presence of immense

M. Chernich, the Soviet Plent crowds of Londoners on the em- bankments and buildings on both potentiary representative in Latvia, sides of the river, his seaplane has been appointed temporary sub alighted on the Thames opposite the stitute to M. Karskhan, the Soviet Ambassador China, and is on his way to Peking to take up his The weather conditions were duties.--Reuter.

Houses of Parliament.

ideal, and the sun was shining brightly when a roar of cheering announced that the machine was in sight."

Flying at a low altitude Mr. Cobham followed the course of the river to Hammersmith,, and, on re- turning, circled twice over. West- 'minster before gliding down' to make perfect contact with the river.

The machine was quickly 'mosy- od, and Mr. Cobham, followed by his mechanics, was brought by a motor launch to the Terrace of the Houses of Parliament.

The Terrace was crowded with u distinguished gathering-Cabinet Ministers, Peers, and Members of Parliament with their ladies. India was represented by the Maharajah of Burowan, who is here to attend the Imperial Conference i another noteworthy personage pro- sent was Prince Feisal, heir of the King of Hedjaz.

and

On a raised platform sat those who were to take a more immediate part in the reception. In the centre was Sir Samuel Hoare, Air Minister, with Mrs.. Cobham on his left. Others included Air-Marahal Sir Sefton Brancker" Sir Ronald Waterhouse (representing the Prime Minister), Mr. J. II. Whitley, Speaker of the House of Commons, And Sir Charles Wakefield. It was chiefly through the action of St. Charles Wakefield, a generous sup- porter of British aviation, in com

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Photo by Les Fong,

With this picturesque, back-

aucceed Dr. Koo as Finance Min-ground, a love story of moving in

later.-Reuter.

terest adds the final touch of MOTOR ACCIDENTS. romance to this adventurous and colourful tale.

His Excellency, the Governor The use of colour in this film has appointed Mr. John Watson to represents a new development in act as Secretary to the Sanitary completely subduring artificial Board, during the absence on eave and vivid hues that heretofore of Mr. Norman Lookhart South; have detracted from the natural- with effect from September 28. ness of photographic action.

PORTUGUESE WEDDING AT CATHEDRAL

EUROPEAN INJURED AT CAINE ROAD.

TAKEN 10 HOSPITAL::

Caine road was the scene of two accidents yesterday, a European motor cyclist who was involved in one being injured and a European lady, involved in the other, escap ing without injury although the car was damaged.

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A motor cycle driven by Mr

W. Wells, an overseer in o P.. W.D., and the driver of motor car No. 2105 collided at the corner near the St. Paul's Girls' School about 2.30 pm The motor car was going from east to west and the motor cycle was being driven in the opposite direction.

Mr. Wells sustained injuries to his leg and was taken to the Gov ernment Civil Hospital in the ear which was involved in the colli

Lady Driver's Escape. At ten o o'clock the same evening, the policeman on duty at Glenealy corner reports that motor car. No, 1855 travelling from west to east, crashed into the wall at the top of Glenedy the car being damaged but the European lady driver be ing unhurt

Cycle Tram-car. «

A Chinese lad named Tso Ki (aged 18) and Hving at 13 Bow

Group photo taken after the wedding last Saturday, at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, of Mr. A. G. Pereira (of ringbon road, was admitted to (Shanghai) and Mas D. M. Rom. The bride was attended by four bridesmaids in the Misses. Rodrigues and 0. Axelo; and by two do wer-giria in the Misses CRoss and P. Lux. On the Fr. Julio C. Ross (of Macro), uncle of the bride, who performed the caremory. Ma, J. P. KAY The duties of best men ware performed by Messyn: 3. E. Baptista (second, from left), and Ma?

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