1928-02-15 — Page 9

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1928.

ATHLETIC STRAIN.

NOT YET READY?

Doctor's Interesting Experiment.

ARTERY REMOVED.

Found To Be In Normal Condition

After Years Of Activity.

London, Yesterday,

The artery was found to be in normal condition.

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TARIFF AUTONOMY.

** God of Wealth” Busy Al Peking,

nomy.

Peking, Feb. 9.

·TAIPO ROAD CASE.

Mr. on

Shanghai Communists. The Nationalist Commissioner

NAVAL OFFICER SUCCEEDS IN CLAIM.

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MOTOR CYCLE CRASH.

THE CHINA MAIL,

EARL OXFORD.

IN TROUBLE.

SOLDIERS CHARGED WITH THEFT.

JOCKEY CLUB PROSECUTE.

the race

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the Cabinet wont beyond his power to weld it. Lifelong political-as- sociations were tested, and some broken. Throughout the discus- A collision between a motor car sins, as we have read

of them

Hafare Mr. R. E. Lindsell' at the and a stationary motor cycle com- since, Mr. Asquith stands out Central Magistracy this morning. Mr. Liang Shih-yi, member of bination on the Talpo Rod led to among his fellow-Ministers in Corporal J. Davidson. ́ ́ and the committee of the Customs Summary Court action this morn-dignity and solidity of thought and Bombardier G., H. Lowe, both of the Autonomy Commission of Peklaging when Lt.-Comdr. T. Trust, of judgment, a national Prime Minis J1st. Company, Royal Artillery, Medical men and athletes

H.M.S. "Tamar" sued Oscar Yuen, ter, equal in cool nerve and patient who were employed by the Hong Interested in an experiment made Government, called by Dr. Adolphe Abrahams, of Yoshizawa, the Japanese Minister driver of the ear, for $50 damages. courage to the crisis of a century. Kong Jockey Club at

From the evidence, it appeared Mr. Winston Churchill, in his book, course in connection with the Race to Peking, yesterday evening and the Westminster Hospital. Dr.

on three Abrahams had an artery removed exchanged views with him con- that plaintiff, together with Lieut. "The World Crisis," has given us Meeting, were charged from his arm to see if his 27 years cerning China's customs auto- Finlayson, was driving from Kow-Mr. Asquith's portrait in those counts relating to $76, which they loon in the direction of Taipo when daya: "Solid as a rock." When collected in the course of their duty of strenuous athletics had led to any

the front wheel of the motor cycle the crisis was faced and challenged, as gate attendants. deterioration of the arteries.

crashed into the wall at one of the it was Mr. Asquith's full and em- The three charges alleged an at- of Foreign Affairs has addressed corners owing to the defection of phatic phrasing, it for noble tempt to steal the money, attempt- Dr. Abrahams considers this goes Note to the Senior Consul at the cycle, plaintiff placed it on the mination of the country and first property of the Jockey Club, and the brake. Being unable to wheel themes, that interpreted the deter-ed embezzlement of the money, the to disprove that athletes suffer ill Shanghai requesting him to take extreme right of the wall and laid down its war aims.

up with the members of the Con-awaited assistance which was pro-

attempted fraud with regard to the effects, as is often auggested.

entrance money by mutilating and the Shanghai His brother, Mr. H. M. Abrahama,gular Body

Mr. Asquith's heir is his grand-} tickets. the famous athlete, expressed the Municipal Council the question of mised by a Police officer who pass-

ien Julian, the son of the brilliant Mr. R. A. Wadeson appeared to opinion that the real danger in the Communist activities in the In-ed shortly after the accident.

The collision on which the claim Raymond Asquith, who was killed prosecute ternational Settlement. He says.

Club, for the Jockey strenuous life of an athletic com- petition is the phychological effect. that Communists have been cr was based took place during this in 1016 on service in France with whilst an officer of the Royal Artil "When you go in for four or five culating counter revolutionary interval while plaintiff and his his battalion of the Grenadier lery was present in Court to watch it is the proceedings in the interest of years of competitions of one kind literature in the Settlement and friend were on the left hand side Guarde. Viscount Asquith,

asks that steps should be taken to of the road and the motor cycle understood, will be the hair's future the Military Authorities.

on the right. The defendant's car designation. and another, you are in the public

In these days of Both accused pleaded "not guilty" | eye and always wondering whether prevent them.

Mr. Liang is said to have in came round the corner and dragged breathless change, it is pleasant to to all the three charges. you are going to beat the other fel-formed the Japanese Minister for several yarde doing the damage name, below that at his father, has of the facts of the case, Mr. Wade

the stationary cycle combination know that Raymond Asquith's

Without making any statement

claimed for.

It was argued on behalf of the already survived one septennial re-san asked for a remand for the pur

painting of the staircase in Harpose of collecting evidence. defendant that the motor cycle be-court-buildings, Temple, where he

Hearing of the case was fixed for ing on the wrong side of the road, had only time to begin what would Tuesday afternoon next at 2.18 p.m. the fault lay with the plaintiff.

doubtless have bean a distinguish- The Magistrate mentioned the For plaintiff, it was claimed that cd career at the Bar.

matter of bail, and Mr. Wadeson the placing of the cycle there was

Three other sons of the new Earl anggested that bail was not neces- from necessity and not from choice. of Oxford, by his first marriago, sary, as the accused would be under

low. That is where the strain comes in," he said.--British Wire-i less Service.

HOME SPINNERS.

PROGRESS IN LABOUR NEGOTIATIONS.

DENERAL DECISION.

London, Yesterday, The general committee of the Federation of Master Cotton Spin- ners' Associations has received 請 report from a sub-committee which is negotiating with the Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers Assn. ciation in regard to wages and hours.

No official statement has been issued, but it is understood that all the associations in the Federation except the Bolton Spinners handling Egyptian cotton have decided to Lender the operatives a month's notice demanding an alteration in the wages and hours agreement in the American yarn section.- Reuter.

NORTH POLE FLIGHT.

U.S. ARCTIC EXPLORER'S VENTURE.

tiff with costs.

CHILD'S FUNERAL.

SEQUEL TO DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

The Heir..

His Honour held that defendant Mr. Herbert Asquith, Brigadier the supervision of the Military was to blame in not keeping suf-Ganeral Arthur Asquith, and Mr. Authorities. Aclently to the left in taking the Cyril Asquith, all served with dis-

Mr. Lindsell said that there must cornor and gave judgment for plain- tinction in the war. Their sister, be a bond to ensure the accused'a Lady Bonham Carter, who married presence in Court, and on Mr. her father's Private Secretary, Sir Wadenon saying that he was not Maurice (then Mr.) Bonham Carter, asking for cash bail, his Worship | In 1915, is-a gifted speaker,

fixed it in personal bonds of $50 By his second marriage with │each. Miss Margot Tennant, daughter of the late Sir Charles Tennant,, Bt., which took place in 1894, Mr. Asquith has one son and one daugh- ter-Mr. Anthony Asquith, now an The funeral of little

undergraduate at Balliol and an Gabrielle Larter, daughter amateur musician of repute, and Bandmaster and Mrs. E. L Larter, Princess Antoine - Bibesco, wife of 5/2 Punjabis, whose death as the the Roumanian Minister at Wash- result of falling from a verandah Ington, whose decided literary gifts occurred on Sunday, took place expressed in soveral hooks, have a yesterday morning and was attend-carious affinity with the work of Shanghai aboard the transport that a commission has been formed by the bereaved parents and a Schnitzer.

Mr. Linng Shi-yi, who is known

as the "God of Wealth," He has

a fine residence on the Hong Kong mid-levels. **

Alaska to make a third attempt to nient. fly over the North Pole in search

LITTLE MISS LARTER.

number of friends.

Miss of

The Rev. G.. F. Stopford officiated

at a service at the Protestant Cemetery, Happy Valley. Later,

CINEMA NOTES.

"QUEEN'S.

TWO POPULAR STARS.

GREEN HOWARDS.

ARRIVE HOME FROM CHINA.

London, Yesterday. The First Green Howards have arrived at Southampton from

"Dorsetshire."-Reuter.

MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS.

The RM.S. "Empress of Asia," sailed from Hong Kong on January 25, and arrived at Vancouver February 12.

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The P. & O. s.5. "Khyber" left Shanghai for this port on Feb. 14, at 3.30 p.m., and is due here on Feb. 17, at about 6 a.m

The B. L. "Talma" left Singapore

ed for the purpose of framing the remains were taken to the "THE MAGIC FLAME" AT THE concrete preparations on the en-Japanese Crematorium at Sookum- forcement of Customs autonomy poo Valley. The ashes will be Seattle, Yesterday. in this country sa from February, taken to India when the parents The Arctic explorer, Captain 1929, and asked for favourable leave with the Punjabla at the end George Wilkins, accompanied by assistance to the scheme to be of the month.

Two of the most popular playera Lieutenant Elleson, have left for given by the Japanese Govern- Wreaths were sent by Lt. Col. of the screen, Ronald Colman, the Coates, Officers and their wives, handsome hero of "Beau Geste," It is reported that the Peking of the 5/2 Punjabi Regiment, and Vilma Banky, the beautiful of land whereon to plant the Government is now in course of Major Frank Hogg and Mrs. Hogg, Hungarian actress, are to be seen United States flag. He expects to consideration concerning the Mr. and Mrs. Browning, Mr. and in "The Magle Flame" the remark for this port on Feb. 13, at p.m., start the light early in Spring selection of Northern delegates to Mrs. D. Tollan, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. sulo film which from Point Barrow in Spitzbergen, be sent out to Shanghai for the Rowe,, Mr. and Mrs. Guest and Queen's Theatre to-day as the fea and is due here on Feb. 19, at n.m. and estimates that the distance is Customs conference between the Ruby. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cotton, ture attraction until Saturday- from Leith, Middlesbro', Antwerp, 2,100 miles. He is taking a

new Peking, and the Nanking Govern- Mr. and Mrs. L.. A. da Costa, Mr. Ronald Colman plays two roles in London, Straits and Philippines, is keroplane and six months' supplies, ments, and it is expected that an and Mrs. H. J. Silva, Mr. and Mrs. the film, that of a clown and that due to arrive here on Feb. 23. the Federal Court.Reuter's Amer-official nomination will be made M. A. E. Ablong, "Patricia, Con-of a count. Vilma Banky is an

shortly.-Toho,

The P. & O. s.s. "Mirzapore" left stance and Reginald," Nora Kelly, serial artist for Colman's Singapore for this port yesterday

two characters love and struggle. at 6 am, and is due here on Febru The action of the story takes place ary 21 at about 6 a.m.

ican Service.

SINGAPORE FLIGHT.

Cairo, Yesterday.

The British airmen Major Newall and Captain Vincent have arrived at Tripoli en route to Singapore.--- Reuter.

Hinckler At Karachl

Karachi, Yesterday.

Hinckler has arrived in a record

time for flight aeroplanes,

hour. Reuter.

TO DIE.

DEGENERATE YOUTH AB

MURDERER.

Los Angeles, Yesterday.

William

The degenerate youth Hickman has been sentenced to

and others.

HAICHOW PIRATES.

FOUR JAPANESE SEAMEN CAPTURED.

Peking, Yesterday.

comes to the

The Ben Line ́ ́s.s. "Benlawers"

in B Mediterranean country, Baretti's circus furnishing the background against which Vilma! Banky and Ronald Colman make

Havana, Cuba, January 28.-- love. It is when Colman, the Representatives of 21 nations join- Clown, has triumphed over Colman, ad Cuba in commemorating to-day the Count, that the locale is switch-the birthday anniversary of Jose The latest information regarding to the Royal Court, with the Marti, Cuban patriot, who died a his death for the murder of Marion the Halchow pirates shows that low accepted on all hands as the martyr's death after leading his

King of Illyria. When Vilma

countrymen in the revolution. average speed being 80 miles an Parker, the 12-year-old daughter of four Japanese seamen are still in Banky arrives at the court to

a banker whom Hickman abducted, pirate bands as the pirates aban-svenge the murder of her lover, against Spain. murdered and mutilated, subse-doned the "Kaitau Maru" during the Clown, she does not suspect the Fastest Time.

Jap-

true identity of the monarch, and Hinckler's time from Croydon to quently handing over the mangled the night, carrying off the Karachi of seven and a half days body to the father in exchange for anese,

it is with the disentanglement of The "Kaitau Maru's" engines are this tense situation that the plot is the fatest up to now. The pre-a ransom of $1,500.

Hickman escaped in a motor car damaged but she is being towed thereafter is concerned. vious best was that of the Air Minister Sir K. Hoaro who took 11 but was captured and brought back to Tsingtao.-Reuter.

[Note: Haichow is a port on the] last year. The fatest trip to Los Angeles where he was tried. from Europe

to India, of seven The defence pleaded Insanity but coast of north Kiangsu province, rejected. Reuter's the Nationalists exerrcise a degree days, was made by the Dutch pilot the plen was

of control] Amsterdam Koppena from

to American Service. Karachi in October is a Fokker driven by British Engines. Reu-

days

ter,

U. S. Air Routes.

St. Louis, Yesterday. Lindbergh claims that his flight demonstrated the feasibility of airmail routes over the 15 coun- tries he visited. His safe arrival

DUTCH OIL.

EXPLOITATION IN EAST

Router.

INDIES.

RIVER COLLISION.

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To-morrow at 9.15 p.m. the Ban yard Musical Comedy Company be in a season of four nights in the Star Theatre. The first piece to ba presented will be "Katja, the Danc- "TOPSY AND EVA.”

er" which will be followed by "Mercenary Mary," "Queen .High" "Topsy and Eva," the Duncan and "Review of Revues." Booking Sisters" first Alm, is coming to is now open at Moutrie's and the Hong Kong on Sunday and Mon- Star Theatre. There will be a late day next, according to a special ad. tram to the Peak. vertisement in this leane. The pic

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Captain D. G. Mille of the 8.8ture is a parody on "Uncle Tom's "Taming," China Navigation Co., Cabin," with "Topey" running away reports that his ship and the 3.5.on snowshoea over the ice and

"Sal On," were involved in a slight Little Eva not even going to hea: THEATRE ROYAL

collision on the Canton river on yen. Uncle Tom is a jovial Negro Tuesday morning. It is known that who can dance the Charleston or The Hague, Yesterday. no serious damage was incurred. Black Bottom with the best of has relieved widespread anxiety The Upper Chamber by 21 votes Just above the Tai Shek Barrier, them. Rosetta Duncan plays owing to fog and rain over the last to 14 has passed a bill to permit the two vessels came together, the "Topsy" in blackface and Vivian stages.

the exploitation of petrol bearing bows of the "Taming" striking the Duncan plays little "Eva" In Mr. Davis, the War Secretary, districts. in the Bay of Arce, also "Sai On" on the port quarter, whiteface. The cast Includes applauded the flight. Speaking aton Boengoe Island, by a Datch damaging the rails on the lower Gibson Gowland, the McTeague of Jefferson, Missouri, he declared he East Indies petroleum company and upper decks. After the col- Von Stroheim's "Greed," Noble would Implore Lindbergh to give up

lafon both vessels procceded on Johnson, Marjorie Daw, Myrtle risking his life in the air because

their routes.

Ferguson (who played Aunt his death would be an irreparable loss to the country and the cause

Ophella on the stage with the Duncans), Nils Aather (a "dis- of aviation.

A reward of $60 is offered by the

covery", of the director Mauritz The "Now York Times" under-Naval Authorities for the recovery.

Mr. R. C. Tredwell, Consul-Gen-Stiller), and Henry Victor the atande that the trustees of the of a 21 inch torpedo which was Woodrow Wilson

"Topsy and Eva" Foundation. are lost from one of the H.M. Ships on eral for the United States in Hong English actor, considering conferring the Wilson Feb. 8, in West Lamma Channel in Kong, and a small party of friends was first presented on the stage on Peace Award on Lindbergh because a position approximately 207 deg, including Capt. A. J. L. Whyte, December 30, 1923, at the Selwyn his air voyages have all been 7.8 miles from Green Island light. A.D.C. to HE. the Governor of Theatre, Chicago, and it has been Hong Kong, Major and Mrs. G. F. playing in different cities ever "goodwill" flights. Router's Amer

A Recital of Music will be given Charles, and Mr. L Childe called since. Ican Service,

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