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CHINA

"BIG THREE”

THE KING'S CRITICAL SECOND TEST MATCH BRITISH TRADE WITH CARVALHO YEO BREAKING UP OF THE NO

ILLNESSTM

AT SESSIONS?

“PROGRESSING ” RYDER WINS TOSS OFFICIAL REPORT NEXT WEEK'S CASE

STILL BATTLING WITH THE AUSTRALIA LOSE 2 WICKETS, STATEMENT BY THE BRITISH INDIAN - CONSTABLE CHARGED

EFFECTS OF OPERATION

FOR 69 RUNS

COMMERCIAL COUNSELLOR

WITH RAPE

A

AN EXPERTS OPINION

states:

London, 8 p.m., Yesterday.

It is, however,, authoritatively stated that for the next few days,

for Australia, D. Bradman

TWO MEN UP ON PIRACY

December's Criminal Session will

AT LUGANO

SIR AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN'S VIEWS REGARDING GERMANY

COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS.

Lugano, Yesterday,

Sir Austen Chamberlain, after

conversations

aoon. No decisions had been reached and the

matle channels, No further meet-

ranged-Reuter.

COASTAL MOVES

YET AWHILE

"Your Eyes Are Safe With Us." LAZARUS

Hong Kong's Only" European Optician.

(Established Over Forty Years ACCURACY SERVICE QUALITY. Manager:

RALPH A. COOPER, Registered Optometrist (Canada) F.LO. (London).

LORDS REFORM CHINESE GOVT. OWES

ME $800,000

PAPER TO PROVE IT'

INTERVIEW WITH JAPANESE `BROKEN UP ? .

THE DEBATE

EARL OF CLARENDON'S PRO POSALS TURNED DOWN

GOVERNMENT VOICE

REFERENCE TO THE BOYCOTT

"The Chinese Government owes Lord Clarendon's proposals for me $800,000 and I cannot collect the

London, Yesterday,

MEAD REPLACED BY GEARY ADVICE TO MANUFACTURERS

England has made a fairly good) ›

Lonlan, Yesterday. British Wireless message start in the Second Test Match The report of Mr. H. H. Fox, open in the Supreme Court on Tues-

which opened this murning at Syd- the British Legation. Peking, on

C.M.G.. Commercial Counsellor to day.

conferring for one hour and a half the reform of the House of Lords money. The matter has already It was officially stated this after-ney.

On the list is the name the commercial, industrial - and},

of with M. Briand and Dr. Strese-were again before the Upper Cham- noon at Buckinghẩm “Palace that

come before the (Hong Kong) Of the twelve players selected economic situation in China toy, Carvalho Yea, Against it stands the mann

ber to-day, told British journalists be The the King is progressing."

of Marquis (the Sept. 1, last says that until the indictment which has been referred was convinced that Dr. Strese (Liberal) said the proposals were a kara; a Japanese, in the Summary Reading Supreme Court," said Mr. K. Todo- Princess Mary, at a meeting of the League of Mervy, at Saint New South Wales youngster) was country settles down to a more or to as the "Water Accounts" case. Mann would return to Berlin les very distinct advance on the pro-! Jess nuninterrupted period of peace There are two counts, one of falsi- James Palace this afternoon, sald: dropped, says Reuter. According and good Government. the chances fication of accounts and one of fur-

pessimistic.

They were all agreed that the fore the House last year by the

hoposals of the Government, put be Court this morning.

He was sued by the Yuen Hee Co.; "You will be pleased to know that, ly, O. Nothling' (Queensland), who of any considerable development of gery. This case, it will be recalled, first step should be to get a com- late Lord Chancellor Cave. All Ltd., of China-building for $70 (rent so far, the condition of the King took wickets fairly cheaply in un British trade with China are of the s js satisfactory."

adjourned sine die by Mr.mittee of experts working very were agreed there must be reform for two months, September and Oc- earlier match against the M.C.C. in slightest.

Mr. Fax, emphasises that British Justice Jacks at the conclusion of

of the House with the object of,tober, of the 3rd floor of No. 44. playing.

manufacturers must do their ut | the November Session, at which

giving all parties. fair representa- Praya East, of which he admitted until it is known definitely whether. G. Geary (the howler-and bats most, to reduce production costs to Carvalho, Yeo was sentenced to ten would be continued through diplotion therein. Hitherto it, had been being the terant) and also for $210

years hard labour for utteringing of the "Big Three" had been ar- would obtain the universal assent note. the King's strength is sufficient to man) replaced Mead (the left-hand the lowest possible level-Reuter

impossible to devise any plan which due under a Chinese borrowing three Treasury cheques for more conquer the weakness following, ed batsman) in the England, XI.

He admitted owing both yesterday's operation, anxiety must!

First Partnership

ÁS A DOCTOR

than $250,000 and arising out of

of their Lordships.

amounts and consented to judgment. continue. The resultant weakness! There were 20,000 spectators.'

which a point raised by the defence

A scheme of reform agreeable to At first he spoke In broken Eng- was one of

their Lordships would also have to sh. He told the Pulane Judge (Mr. was reserved for the consideration of the Full Court.

gain the assent of the people of Justice Jacks) that "Tin Yau Tsing Other

the country. An examination of, Shi," against whom the writ had are:-

Lord Clarendon's proposals, how been issued, was his name in Ohio- ever, had convinced him it was ese. quite impossible to accept them in. Spoke Fluent Chinese, their present form. They must, re- Mr. E. Michelmore, second officer, sult in a predominantly Conserva: to accept, $5 a month from him. Pinintiffs, he alleged, had agreed "Kwangtung." has gone second tive memberrship of the officer, "Fatshan."

House. The debt of $210 was incurred by To proceed to the election of 150 Mr. J. J. Spring, second officer, Peers by proportional representa-

another Japanese whom he had "Fatshan." has gone second officer, tion or cumulative vote

He had intended to of the guaranteed. "Chinhua."

Mr. R.W. J. Forster, second result in a very large majority of not been able to do so.

Peers themselves must inevitably go to Formosa on business and had officer, "Chinhua," has gone acting Conservative Peers out of that 160.

When recourse was had to the chief officer, "Ichang."

Amendment Accepted

Court interpreter, defendant. spoke "Ickang," is on reserve."

Mr. T. Gofton, chief officer,

Ifluent Chinese, "Lord, Newton moved an amend- ment limiting Lord Clarendon's He showed his Lordship' a docu- Superintendent, C. N. Co Hong declared the desirability of limit- ledgment of the debt of $800,000 due

Captain B. A. Thomson, Marine

proposals to the preamble, whichment purporting to be an acknaw.. Kong, is deceased.

Captain C. E. Plunkett-Cole, from ing the number of members of the to him by the Chinese Government. House of Lords and making pro. He also produced a sheaf of papers. reserve, has been appointed acting vision for elective representation of which, he stated, was proof of the Marine Superintendent, C... Co., the Feerage and such other repre-matter having come before the

COURT

the grave considera- ftain fell early in the morning but CHINESE AGAIN BEFORE THE, tions which the doctors had to the wicket was not affected. weigh up before performing the operation.

bat, as

TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS

cases, down for hearing

Yuen Ping-kwan: (1) "piracy with acts endangering life (2) piracy.

Mowaz Khan: rape.

I. S. Ryder, the Australian cap- [lain,” won. the toss in bright sun-| The decision to undertake active shine and elected to trontmont was, grave one, and Chapinan did in the First Test. After a long adjournment, farther before taking it the doctors, it is) Woodfull and Victor Richardson evidence was taken by Mr. R. E. understood, consulted both with the opened the innings, getting 51 runa Lindsell, at the Central Magistracy

Ho Fu: piracy. Queen and the Prince of Wales. between them before the latter was

Pun Tak and Ko Cho: robbery by this morning, in the case in which two or more. Last Night's. Bulletin sent buck, bowled by Larwood. The bulletin issued frog Buck-Richardson made 27 and Woodtüll a Chinese named Wong Shiu-pun is Tse Lam-fuk: robbery by two or ingham Palace to-night states was then 20 hot out.

charged with practising as a doc-more.. though the King is still suffering Eightech runs were added and from exhaustion, there is a slight one more wicket fell and the lunch for without being a duly registered There is a possibility that the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan, !and' improvement in His Majesty's con- interval was called, Australia's'

qualified person.

|C.B.E.) will hear all cases, owing to

Summary Court, to be heard by the

dition this evening. The local score then being 69 runs for 2 Mr. F. H.. Loseby was for the de- the congestion of oivil cases in the

condition, remains satisfactory, wickets. (Signed) Stanley Hewett, H, M. | Rigby and Dawson of Penn.

Suggestive Incident.

Later.

The two wickets actually fell for 65 runs, Geary bowling Kippax just The seriousness of the. Kings before the interval. condition is reflected in, a House

Scores were:-

of Commons' incident this afternoon Woodfull, not ont..... when the Chief Whip announced Richardson, bowled Larwood. that the Christmas adjournment Kippax, bowled Geary would be taken on Dec. 20 but Ponsford; not out omitted to say when the House would

aguih meet.

Someone asked Mr. Baldwin, who) hesitated and then replied quietly "I prefer to answer that question on Monday."

The present intention is to re- assemble on Jan. 15 but an earlier meeting will be necessary if the King died.

The Duke of York has cancelled! his

engagement to attend the! Northampton Farmers' Union din- ner on Saturday,

Optimistik View

An eminent physician. not con- neeted with the Court is of opinion that to-night's bulletin is as good as one could get. The fact that His Majesty came safely through the 24 hours following the opera- tion is a very good thing. The im-1 mediate danger after such an opera- tion is shock. Eurtunately there has been none and the 'outlook now! is completely changed."-Reuter.

America's Sympathy

Washington, Yesterday. President Coolidge has enbled a' eheering message to the King re- flecting the sympathy and good, wishes of the whole of America.

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The message stated: "I am great- ly pleased to learn that there is

distinct improvement in Your! Majesty's health and trust that! your complete convalescence will now be a matter of a short time -Reuter's American Service.

Extras...

Total (for 2,wkts.)

THE TEAMS

Australia

fence.

The first witness called this morn- ing was Mr. E. R. Dovey, Govern- ment Analyst.

He déposed that on October 30

Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Jacks).

FINE TO CLOUDY

N.E. winds, fresh, fine to

noon to-morrow..

CHANGES IN SHIPS PERSONNEL

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Hong Kong.

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26 last, together with Detective In- 27 spector Lane, he visited the defen- cloudy, is the correst, until "Hain Peking" has gone obfef, ensure to each political party a fair

Mr. J. Grossett, chief officer, sentation or nomination as would Supreme Court of Hong Kong."

To Go into Chambers officer, "Liangchow."

position in the House. This would His Lordenly asked whether de- Mr. C. J. Bennett, second officer, eliminate Lord Clarendon's actual fendant had collected the $800,000 "Shantung," has gone second-off proposal. Lord Clarendon accept and the latter replied that he had.. cer,. "Chargaha."

ed the amendment and expressed not been paid. His Lordship sald Mr. R. K. Scott, chief oficer, his willingness also to substitute that defendant had better tell plain-

tiffs. "Yingehow," is on reserve.

the word "reduce" for "limit,”

Mr. T. G. Bennett, who appeared'

J. S. Ryder (Victoria) captain, WH. Ponsford (Victoria), W. M. Woodfull (Victoria),

dant's office on the first floor of No. 5321, Queen's-road West, where they took possession of all the stuff now 69 in Court: These included English- made compressed tablets, synthetic drugs, blue pille, etc., a list of which, the witness put in.

A. F. Kippax (New South Wales),

D. D. J. Blackie (Victoria),

This fist, the witness said, was made up to his definition of Chinese medidit practice, which witness put |

in in written form. 1

Difference in Method

CV. Grimmett (South Austra-titioners commonly used.

lia),

H. L. Hendry (Victoria), H. Ironmonger (Victoria),

V. Y. Richardson (South

tralia),

The items listed, the witness said, were such as Western, medical prac- The es- sontial difference between Chinese and Western medical practice is that 、 Aus-active principals extracted from the Western practitioner uses purc

The unticyclone is central to the north of Korea.

Fresh monsoon may be, ex- pected along the S. E. coast of

·China and over the China Sen.

NEW LOAN

..

£1,000,000 FOR GREEK GOVERNMENT

READILY SUBSCRIBED

London, Yesterday..

Mr. L. V. Rowe, from, reserve, has gone chief officer, "Yingchow."

Captain P. J. Green, from serve, has gone master, "Ningpo."

Captain W. L. Shinn, of the "Ningpo," is on reserve.

Govt. Reply

The Marquis of Salisbury, reply for plaintiffs, suggested that be- ing for the Government, said the cause defendant had been under a rather in the House of Commons, ship direct defendant, if he was dimculty on this question lay language difficulty, would his Lord- How could the Government be asking for instalments, to interview Identified with any special method, him (Mr. Bennett), Mr. C. J. Hatch, third engineer of reform until its supporters in His Lordship put the case down officer, "Whangpù," is én reserve.

Mr. J. W. S. Hood, second en- xineer oficer "Szechuan," is on re- serve.

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Made Too Much Noise

the Commons were able to come to for hearing in Chambers, on Dec. 22, some agreement?

in regard to application for pay- Referring to the particular pro-ment by instalments. Mr. J. Scurr, second engineer off-posals of Lord Clarendon, he said cer, C. N. Co., has, resigned.

he thought the Second Chamber

Mr. Bennett pointed out that his The issue in London to-day of Mr. W. J. Lawrence, chief officer, vative. It was meant to ben check debar any action by plaintiffs in the ought, on the whole, to be Conser Lordship's order, as it stood, would W. A. Oldfield (New South drugs, whereas in Chinese practice, £4,000,000 of 6. per cent. sterling"Cheongshing," is on reserveį

bonds of the Greek Government met

on ireless or headstrong legiala-interval to enforce payment. crude drugs themselves are used.

Mr, G. Boyle, second officer. tion. Mr. Loseby objected to this evid- with a ready response and the sub- "Hanggang," has gone chief officer, not identify itself with

But the Government could Outside the. Court Mr. Todokara' ence as Mr. Davey had not stated scription lists were closed this "Cheongshing." his qualifications for giving an opin-morning-British Wireless Service. ion on Chinese practice."

Wales).

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0. Nothing (Queensland).

England

A.. P. E. Chapman, çaptalo; J. C. White,

D. R. Jardine,.

J. B. Hobbs.

H. Suteliffe, W. R. Hammond, E. Hendren, -M. W. Tate,. H. Larwood,

G. Duckworth, G. Genry.

M.. Leyland is 12th man.

ON HIGH SEAS

PTE. BOYLE AGAIN BEFORE THE COURT

Mr. Dovey stated in reply to the

| Magistrate · thất he had made a |study of Chinese drugs used in the Colony, and had a collection of 450. different Chinese drugs in his pos- session. All the drugs in accused's collection were crude drugs. The |witness added that it was the use of these drugs which distinguished Chinese medical practice.

ROTHSTEIN CASE

POLICE COMMISSIONER RESIGN

حصعب

SEQUEL TO CRITICISM

Lord was asked to reveal the nature of Clarendon's proposals. It must not the Chinese Government's alleged in- Mr. S. C. Johnson, from reserve, accept the sketch until it was prer debtedness to him. Smiling at the has gone second oficer, "Hang-pared to all in the whole picture Pressmen and punctuating his words yang."

and in this Parliament it had not; with gestures, he declared: Mr. C. R. Harris, second officer,

"I am "Kiawo," has gone acting chief

a Japanese subject. As such I am Lard Newton's amendment was now boycotted by the Chinese. That officer, "Pingwo.","

Mr. L. Bones, chief officer, "Ping-tish Wireless Service.

adopted by 52 votes to eight-Bri is why, I can't get the money. But wa" is on reserve.

I can't take anything more."

Mr. J. H. Telfer, second,officer,

time.

·

New York, Yesterday. "Tingsang," has gone second om- GENERALS WIVES City Police Commissioner Warcer, "Yatshing."

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JEWELS

ren has resigned. His depart Mr R. H. Johnston, second offi- MUST HAVE MOTOR-CARS AND Mr. Loseby submitted that Mr.ment was severely criticised for its cer, Yatshing," has gone second Dovey's evidence was still a matter conduct in the Rothstein cage of opinion.

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The Magistrate pointed out that Mr. Dovey was giving evidence as an expert on drugs. Mr. Loseby did not press the point.

Reuter's American Service.

.. THEFT OF COAL

At this stage the Court usher broke up the daterview because Mr. Todokara speaking heatedly, was making too much 'noise in the vicin- ity of the Court!

officer, "Tingsang."

Mr. A. C. Newton, chief officer,

Shanghai, Yesterday. uhwo," has gone extra chief off- The "North China Daily News," Earlier Telegram

cer, "Kutwo"

in a sarcastic leader, says that no NATIONAL SAVINGS. London, "Yesterday.

Mr. T. Roberts, extra third en-one is surprised at the sudden The bulletin issued at 10.45 a.m.

A Chinese, who was yesterday gineer officer, "Luenho," has gone silence which has fallen ori the SPEECH BY SIR CHARLES. states that the King has had some -NO NEWS. FROM COLOMBO

Also Western Drugs

arrested on board a sampan for the third, engineer officer, "Tingsang." "Kiangan" opium case.

ADDIS aleep. The local condition is satis-.. factory'.

The first symptom of disillusion- Weakness and toxaemia

Proceeding, Mr. Dovey said that unlawful possession of nine bags Mr. J. Macdonald, third engineer Private James Boyle, of the King's most Chinese practitioners used of coal was, this morning at the officer, "Tingsang." is on Home ment was the dismissal of the Sir Charles Addis (of the London are considerable, but the pulse is own Scottish Borderers, charged Western drugs also, but in so doing Kowloon Magistracy, sentenced to leave.

Chief of Police, Colonel Tai Shil-office of the Hong Kong & Shanghai steady, and His Majesty is not los-with the attempted murder of Ser- they were not keeping strictly to two months imprisonment. The Mr. A. J. Peterson, from Home fu who

was merely carrying Banking Corporation) who propos- ing grounds The bulletin is sign- ed by three doctors..

geant A. Kerr of the same regiment Chinese medicine as definite in the prosecution said, that when the leave, has gone chief engineer off-out the orders of the Mayor of ed. the toast of the National Sav

sampan was boarded, the coal was cer, "Tingsang."

Greater Shanghai, who was acting ings Movement at the London Con- Despite the success of the opera on board -H.M. Transport Somer

Mr. Loseby again protested. He found concealed under the boards. Mr. A. L. Miller, chief engineer under Nanking's instructions to ference Luncheon on Nov. 6, paid. tion, anxiety continues at the setshire" on the high geas, between said that Mr. Dovey could not, give Defendant said that they had been officer, "Tingsang," is on reserve: suppress the opium trade. The a well-deserved tribute to the work Palace to-day. The considerable Aden and Colombo, on the night of an interpretation of the law. He given him for work he had done. Mr. A. MeNay, from reserve, has inngan aplum case is dead." of the voluntary helpers in the

Mr. E. W. Hamilton said that gone adcond engineer officer, "Ping-The "N. C. D. Nows" adds that it National

seems the official prerogative of who, he said, had shown an axem- Savings Organlantion, Captain T. Jones has been apwho should protect their people but of effort, for they had not opium is inviolable. Governors, plary economy not only of money, pointed master, "Chuen Chow."-

compel them to grow the poppy poached on old preserves, but had- Shipping and Eägineering.

instead, till China literally cannot

weakness mentioned in the morn

Ordinance.

ing bulletin, though merely natural/October 19-20 last, made another ap-had no right to give an opinion as there was no doubt that he had fro”.

is causing the doctors great an-pearence before Mr. H. E. Lindsell, an advocate.

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xlety. It is authoritatively stated at the Central Magistracy this. Mr. Lindsell allowed this objec that the weakness is not unduly morning. alarming, but for the next few Detective Inspector Lane, who, had In further evidence, Mr. Dovey days until it is known definitely charge of the case, reported to the said that it was comparatively re

medical whether the King's strength. is suf-Magistrate that he had no further recent that the Chinese ficient to conquer the weakness or news of the injured Sergeant. Yes-practitioner started to use doriva- not, anxiety must continue-Reuterday he had telephoned to the tives of drugs, but the practice was ter.:

Military authorities for Information, now fairly common.

stolen the coal.

MINISTER RESIGNS

Nanking, Yesterday.

produce enough food for her needs opened up now. channels of supply things wed in Chinese practico?-

because her Generals and officials by diverting to National Savings looked for things not used in Chinese.

must have their opfum revenue to Certificates innumerable trickling practice...

supply their concubines with man streams of savings, a large propor Replying to further questions, Mr. The "Kuq Min" news agency alone, motor-cars and jewels. The ton of which had otherwise th Dovey said that Chinese practition-states that Mr. Wang Peh-chun has Chinese masses know it and will evitably been doomed to be swal and was told that they had sent a Replying to Mr. Loseby Mrers not on the medical, register, and tendered his resignation as Minis- not forget, but for the time being lowed up in waste and extrava- London, Yesterday. As a result cable to Colombo, but had not yet Dovey said that he had boon among without of the reduction to £10 of the pas- received a reply.

European qualifications ter of Communications." the Chinese for 16 years. He had probably now use European drugs."

the bplurg-dealing officiala are safegance, and these they had contriv-. It is understood that Mr. Wang's behind their two million soldiersed without, overlapping or compet- senger rate for emigrants to Cana- His Worship ordered another examined a certain number of the

Mr. Loseby. Because they are action is prompted by a desire to and willing to silence the highest ing with existing savings institu da, the Canadian Pacific Railway week's formal remand.

drugs found in the defendant's Company have received requanta

office with the view (1) to discover and are more certain in action? the Ministry, of which the Rail-

more convenient for administration, facilitate the re-organisation of in the land-Reuter.

tions. The proof of this, he point- from sub-agents in all parts of

[Note: Colonel Tai's subordined out, was to be found in the fact, New York, Yesterday. The pulaons, and (2) to discover any country, to whom inquiries had death is announced of Mr. Jacob medicine on instrument that would drugs is more consistent and there ministry, while wireless communi-tary interfered. And Colonel an amount considerably exceeding The strength of European way Department is now a separate ates seized the opium but the mill-that certificates had been sold for "been made by prospective settlers, Dickinson, War Secretary in the be used by a European medical prac fore readis are more certain.

cations have been placed under the Tai has been dismissed, virtually, that of the whole National Debt for information regarding the mat Taft Administration. Router's titioner.

Reconstruction terBriffah Wireless Service.

Committee,--Reus for seizing opium under military before the worExpress & Tele- American, Service.

(Continued on Page 7.)

protection.]

graph" (London).

Mr. Loseby You did not look for.