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CONCLUDED

JURY'S VERDICT IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS TO GOVERNMENT

LEGISLATION OVERDUE The jury called to hold an in- quity Into the King Edward Hotel fire on March 11, particularly with

L. C. F. Bellamy, and C. Little.

The jury returned a verdict that Mr. Woods met his death by mis- adventure, and proceeded to deal with the vital aspects of fire ap- pliances and life saving. In this connection they called attention to recommendations of a Committee in May, 1926, that have so far been unheeded by the Government.

LATEST STAFF MOVEMENTS IN CANTON

DR. FERGUSON'S SUCCESSOR From Our Canton Correspondent]

Canton, Yesterday,

Dr. J, W. H. Ferguson, Commis- sioner of Customs in Canton, and Mrs. Ferguson have left for Europe on holiday.

missioner

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WEDNESDAY,

THE INDIAN BOMB

OUTRAGE

WHO BHAGAT IS

BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED AT LAHORE

POLICE ACTIVITIES

New Delhi, Yesterday.

APRIL 10, 1929. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

THE DOVER ROAD" GERMANY'S BUDGET

ANOTHER POLISHED PER- FORMANCE BY THE A.D.C.

CLEVER REPRESENTATION The second performance of the A.D.C. last evening at the Theatre Royal was a distinct triumph for the clever local cast

A large house was present and the amusing action the play was cleverly repressted:

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Established Over Forty Years). Manager:-RALPH A. GOOPER, Registered Optometrist by Canadian Govt. Exam F.I.O. (London) (Personal Attention).

DR. HARSTON

COLONY'S FIRST EYE SPECIALIST

GOOD WORK APPRECIATED

WORLD'S PETROLEUM

SUPPLIES

MAGNATE'S VIEWS

SIR H. DETERDING ON THE CONSERVATION 'QUESTION

In an

Dr. G. Montague Harston, who is the first eye-specialist in the Colony and who has done much good to the Tung Wah Hospital WHAT HE "GUARANTEES” from 1906 to 1925, was the reci

New York, Yesterday Berlin, Yesterday.pient of a cheque subscribed for

interview with The It is confirmed that Bhagat Singh

As the result of Budgetary cuts, by the Directors of the Tang Wah is the nephew. of Ajit Singh, who Mr. L. Stewart Goas as Dominic made in order to re-establish har Hospital and his friends. The Times" Sir Henri Deterding again, Mr. A. C. E. Braud, who for some is "wanted" by the Funjab Police was much in evidence, and was mony between Government Parties, presentation was made this morn urges the necessity for conserving Aerial Traffic Departmenting in the great hall of the hos-supplies of petroleum throughout reference to the death of Mr. W. years has been Chinese Secretary for the murder of Mr. Saunders, most convincing in the part, while the

He aays that he doe Woods, gave their finding this the Inspectorate in Peking, relieves Superintendent of Police at Lahore. the "Mr. Latimer" admirably play-of the Ministry of Cummunications, pital before a large gathering. the world.

Police from the Punjab have ar-ed by Mr. A. N. Lucey was an ex- has suffered severely, the sum of Mr. M. K. Lo, Chairman of the not ask the oil industry to enter upon agreements but to pledge morning. The jury comprised Dr. Ferguson.

(foreman), Mr. H. G. Fletcher, Deputy-Com-rived at New Delhi to see whether tremely clever and studied per- 4,500,000 marks allocated for the Tung Wah Hospital, presided. Messrs. N. S. Brown

After thanking those present themselves to effect "real conger- Mr. J. H. Raikes, as building of the new Zeppelin shed, Bhagat Singh answers the descrip- formance. and temporarily in

tion of the man who fired and killed "Leonard," was a great favourite having been cancelled, thereby for their attendance, Mr. Lo said vation" for the next nine months. S. T. Wong (Wong Sir Henri declares that if there is charge until Mr. Braud's arrival, Saunders,

with the audience. his perform-postponing the construction of the that Dr.

had kindly offered effective control of production be has received his transfer to Ichang

Bhagat's revolver is of the same lance in the second act being out-new Zeppelin which could not he Sik-to)

bis free services In look can guarantee the maintenance of He will be relieved by Mr. E. H. make as that used at Lahore at the standing. "Nicholas," played by housed in the old hangar. Hunter, of Canton, who has been time of the murder and the pam. Mr. A. C. Braine Hartnell, was an The sum of 19,000,000 marks, asing after the department maile the present rate of production for promoted to acting Deputy Com-phist thrown in the Assembly is excellent contrast. These two signed to the Lufthansa, has been vacant by the departure of Dr. twenty years-Reuter.

This offer had been missioner.

similar to that then circulated in gentlemen were responsible for a reduced by half involving the dis- Harston. Labore. Reuter.

great portion of the quaint humour missal of 60 per cent. of the per- gratefully accepted by the Direc- of the play.

sonnel, the restriction of the In-tors of the Tung Wah Hospital. of ternational Air Service and the Doctor's Work Detailed The erring ladies' parts

} Then addressing the gathering,HAS A VISIT FROM DUKE AND "Anne" and "Eustasia" were well non-extension of aerodromes

DUCHESS portrayed by Miss Marjorie Taylor, Germany, unless the Lufthansa can Mr. Lo spoke as follows

We are met here this morning and Mrs. Fay Grossman, and both obtain Government support for a ladies received hearty receptions loan to replace the budgetary cuts. to make a formal presentation to Captain Eckener is very depress- Dr. G. Montague Harston on the ------- ed, and says that the hopes for the occasion of his departure to Eng-

London, Yesterday, development of airship construction land on retirement from Hong The King to-day not only spent in Germany are dead.—Reuter, / Kong. Before making the presen-[the morning in the grounds of tation, I feel that is only ap-Craigweil House but went out propriate that I should say a few again after lunch. words by way of explanation as to The Duke and Duches of York the circumstances which have given went down from London to visit rise to this friendly function, with His Majesty, who walked with them which my colleagues and I regard it for a short distance in the grounds.

-British Wireless Service. as a privilege to be associated.

Prior to 1905, there was, as I practitioner in

Finding

POSTS CONFIRMED

C.E.C. OF NATIONALIST

PARTY

FOUR DEPARTMENT HEADS

The jury, in their finding, said:- We find that William Woods met his death by misadventure. Death was actually caused by burning. The fire appears to have started at the bottom of the stair- case in the main hall of the hotel, and probably started in a mixed

The third and last general meet collection of baggage which was lying there. There is no evidence ing of the newly elected Central as to how the baggage became Executive Committee of the Kuo ignited, but, on the other hand, mintang has confirmed the follow there is no evidence to suggest ing appointments:- that it was due to arson.

Nanking, To-day.

SHOWS GOOD FAITH

FENG YU-HSIANG ADDS TO ASSURANCES

"HIS LOYALTY TO NANKING

Hankow, To-day. Another and more important delegate from Feng Yu-hsiang (the "Christian General"), in the person of Ma Fu-halang, arrived here on the evening of April 9, bearing further declaration of the "Christian General's" submission Organisation Department: direc-to the National Government, and The jury are not satisfied that ter, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek; 25 stating that the Kuaminchun (le, the fire originated through defec-sistant director, Chen Kuo-fu.

Feng Yu-hsiang's army) inside the Publicity Department: director, borders of Hupeh province are tive wiring, but they consider it highly desirable that Government Yen Tau-chang; assistant director, under the orders of the National should be invested with power to Liu Lu-yin.

Government and will withdraw to Honan province when the National require that electric installations in old buildings used as hotels.

Government so desired.--Reuter. large office blocks, etc., are main- tained in an efficient and safe state. The internal design and construction of the premises was such that without adequate ex- ternal means of escape, the build- ing was, from the point of view of danger from fire, unsait- able for occupation as an hotel.

The jury consider that the man- agement of the hotel were serious- ly remiss in having the basement

gate at the font of the stone steps

the only practicable fire exit in the hotel-kept locked.

The Fire Brigade

Training Department: director, Tai Chi-tao; assistant director, General Ko Ying-ching.

to the Central Chief Secretary Headquarters of the Party: Chen Li-fu-Renter.

fighting apparatus.

Fears Allayed

DRIZZLE OR MIST

This morning's weather re- part issued by the Royal Obser- vatory states:-

A moderate anticyclone has developed over N, China and a depression covers N. Japan..

The southern depression has apparently filled up.

Moderate monsoon may be expected along the Coast and over the N. China Sea.

Forecast:-N.E. winds, ino- derate; cloudy; drizzle or mist.

production.

U.S. RADIO

IMPORTANT EFFECT OF A RECENT LAW

Washington, Yesterday. Government officials state that

no

the amalgamation of the Radio Cor-understand, porations Subsidiary Communica- Hong Kong who had the requisite

کو

THE KING

STILL PROGRESSING

sub-

Dr. Thomas

con-

tions, limited, with the Interna-specialised training to do ophthal- therefore suggested that a tional Telehone and Telegraph Com-mic work. Perceiving this un- scription should be raised from pany is prohibited under the last satisfactory state of affairs, Dr. amongst the present and past. radio law. Reuter's American Ser- Harston, who already had a know- directors of the Hospital, the vice.

ledge of eye diseases, having Directors of the Po Leung Kuk.. for very clever portrayala. The

Dr. [A

Harston's personal New York telegram of studied under Juler and Hartridge and Hankow, Yesterday. silent members of the cast were March 30 stated that the at the Royal Westminster Ophthal- friends. I am happy to say that The uneasiness as to the move excellent, the company being well Radio Corporation and the mit Hospital, when on leave in this suggestion met with the spon- ments of Ferg Yu-hsiang's forces served in this respect

response International Telephone and Tele- England, went through a post-taneous

it deserves. has been allayed by Chang Wan- "The Dover Road" will rank graph Company have jointly graduate course in eye diseases, (Applause.) king's declaration of Feng's amongst the very clever produc-issued a statement to the effect that and made himself thoroughly up A Happy Inspiration buildings, five storeys and over, loyalty to Nanking.

tions of the Amateur. Dramatic their agreement is merely an ac- to date in this branch of medical Before I conclude I would like to It is understood that the Kuo- Society. The clearness of the cord regarding the desirability of science. He returned to Hong acknowledge my personal indebted- owe a duty not only to them- seives but also to the owners of minchun troops will not advance various dialogues, easily heard all the consolidation of their com- Kong in 1905, and offered his free ness to Sir Robert Ho Tung and Dr. adjacent buildings in regard to further, and will withdraw imme-over the Theatre, and the highly munications and interests and is a services to the Tung Wah Hos G. H. Thomas in regard to this the provision of adequate fire-diately from Kwangshui and Lao-artistic stage settings of the play, tentative plan under which this pital authorities. His offer pus matter. It was Sir Robert who was. hokow, when requested by the are features in an outstanding might be accomplished when the gratefully accepted, and he be good enough to remind me of Dr. Central Government. "We agree also that measures

law permitted. The statement adds came, and continued to act as, Eye Harston's. valuable services to the On the other hand, according regarding fire escapes, auxiliary

So amusing is the piece as pre- that the unification of communica- Specialist Consultant to the Hos- Hospital, and to-day's pleasing cere- pumps, general fire service, and to Chinese and foreign reports sented by the A.D.C. that it can be tions such as has occurred in the pital until 1925.

mony is the result of Sir Robert's the Kuominchun seen with the greatest pleasure on British Empire will he to the in-

3,000 Patients & Year

happy inspiration. suitable connections (to enable from Peking

and Fire Brigade appliances to in- troops under Han Fu-chu have several occasions, future terests of the United States. During this lengthy period of not only made a substantial

on the Peking-houses should be packed ones. crease the pressure in the fire reached Slaokan

An earlier telegram was to the 20 years, he held weekly two after-tribution to the subscription, but Hankow Railway and &re still mains in a building by attach-

following effect:-

noon clinics for out-patients, and also took up the suggestion with The "Herald Tribune" ing the motor pumps to the con- moving south-Reuter.

states one morning clinic for operations. great personal enthusiasm, and sup- nactions outside the buildings)

that an agreement has been sign- The number of patients who at-plied me with the technical data of should be made compulsory by

ed in Paris for the sale of the tended his clinice averaged about 70 my observations. legislation, and that such legis.

Radio Corporation's

I am sure I can speak on behalf subsidiary a week, or over 3,000 a year. The lation should be made applic-

company, the Communication Co., number of operations he perform of the whole Colony when I say that to the International Telephone & ed averaged about 250 a year. we wish Dr. Harston an early com Telegraph Co. for G.$100,000,000. Therefore, as a matter of simple plete restoration to health, for the arithmetic, during these 20 years, sake, not only of himself, but of all No blame whatever can attach

Mr. J. F. Brenan, C.M.G., Acting

he treated about 60,000 patients, eye sufferers, and we hope that Dr. to the Brigade in connection with

Chefoo, Yesterday. Consul-General for Canton, will be

and performed about 5,000 opera- and Mrs. Harston will have very the deplorable loss of life. The

It is reported that General Liu leaving Shameen for a year's holi- UNUSUAL CONDITIONS IN N. Y.

many years of happiness and proe- tions. (Applause.)

1 now equipment of the Brigade appears

Chen-nien, commanding the Na- day at home on April 10, with Mrs.

Dr. Harston was one of the perity in the Old Country. MARKET to be of a high standard. The Fire

tionalist defenders in the east of Brenan and their niece, Mias

first doctors in Hong Kong to prac- have the honour to hand over to Dr. Brigade Superintendent stated that

It is to be deplored that these Shantung province, is securely en- Pauline Kemble. They will sail

tise many

of the then latest Haraton a draft, together' with a there is now available a water

recommendations were not given trenched about a mile outside Mu- from Hong Kong on the 8.A.

methods of treatment in disease list of all his friends who have lower of a better design than that affect to by the Government. It ping (which has been besieged by "Naldera,”

of the eye, among which may be subscribed to the same. (Loud ap- in use, and it is recommended that legislation had been passed and the Northerners), and that Chang

plause). ape of these should be added to considered regulations had been Tsung-chang's Northerners have on

In order to meet the usual pre-mentioned the following:- his skillful steering of the vailing market conditions Copper

(a) Carbon dioxide

Dr. Ilaxaton Replies in snow the Brigade equipment. The

made promptly an the lines in- made several attacks on the Na-Govermnent barque through the Smelters, Affiliated, and Copper Ex-

Dr. Harston replied in a witty. jumping sheets are sound and of Idicated above, the King Edward tionalist defence, but have been many and trying diplomatic storms porters, Incorporated, have received.

intra-capsular speech, saying that he had always. modern pattern, but it is unlikely Hotel would have been compelled repulsed with severe casualties, of the past three years, the difficulty special permission to sell "nearby:

felt toward the Tung Wal Hospital, that rescues can be effected by to instal adequate external fire es- Chefoo itself remains quiet-Bri- of which is probably not fully copper" abroad at 224 cents per means of such sheets in the case capes, in which event the danger tish Naval Wireless.

The Fire Brigade deserve com- mendation for the speed with which they reached the scene and the manner in which they handled the situation. The threat to other buildings by a fire of this magni- tude in such congested an area was serious, and that the fire was pre- vented from spreading across the narrow streets speaks for the effi- ciency of the Brigade.

able, us far as practicable to old as well as to new buildings. "Generally we suggest that legislation be passed to give the Governor in Council power to make legislation in regard to the prevention, of, escape from, and extinction of, fires."

of people jumping from 30 and to life in case of fire could have

95 feet, as in this case.

Water appears to have been ade- quate both as regards quantity and

prossure, and the co-operation be

been greatly minimised if not en- tirely eliminated.

The jury are strongly

of the

ENTRENCHED

NATIONALIST POSITION AT MUPING

NORTHERNERS REFULSED

DISARMAMENT

THE AMERICAN “BASIS OF AGREEMENT

-D, B.

H.B.M. CONSUL

MR. TUSON IN CHARGE

[From Our Canton Correspondent]

Canton, Yesterday.

Mr. Brenan is to be commended

realised. Mr. Brenan has been un-1

late well of

METAL MARKET

COPPER BOOM

New York, Yesterday.

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trachoma.

(b) Smith's

operation for cataract.

(e) Elliott's truphine operation, as he had felt toward the Lord Both were im- and later, Law's operation, Mayor of London.

portant and were always doing good and be and Mrs. It is understood that large pro-

for glaucoma. Brenan thoroughly deserve their ducers who had sold out to July are

By lectures and demonstrations for the citizens. holiday, though the cornmunity, willing to let the Smelters have the conducted at the Tung Wah Hoe with whom they have been exceed-market until the conditions become ingly popular, will miss them.

normal-Reuter's American Service. Miss Kemble has been on a six months' visit in Shameen and will New York, Yesterday. According to the Washington corbe returning to her parents, Colonel and Mrs. Kemble, of Quetta, India. respondent of the "New York The Coroner, in his closing re Herald Tribune," replying to the Her performance in the two produc- marks, said that he must thank the

opinion that the report of the Com- tween the Fire Brigade and the mittee above referred to should re- Water Authorities appears effec-ceive the immediate and effective tive. The loss of life appears to attention of the Government. be principally due to the inude-

quacy of external emergency or fire stairs.

Coroner in Agreement

FOR ART

G$17,0000,000 FOR A NEW YORK

MUSEUM

FRANK MUNSEY'S ESTATE

New York Yesterday.

The speaker then indulged in re- of thirty years ago. pital he taught ophthalmology te miniscences students both of the Hong Kong He said that when he first arrived. College of Medicine, and the Uni-here, he heard a man saying to was reading the versity of Hong Kong, and many another, who a graduate is indebted to him for morning paper. "Well, Bo, what'sa the training thus received. l^.. in the papers ?" The other replied,

Precious Treasure of Sight

Well, nothing but the usual. April The knowledge that he was able sob staff of people leaving the P.W.D. and Building Authority jury for the time and care they had reports from Geneva that the Britions of the Canton Amateur

to give free services to such a Colony."

He did not think that was cheer- The evidence of Mr. A. E given to the inquiry. He would tish delegation to the Preliminary Theatrical Society, "A Pair of Silk

vast number of poor people who Wright emphasises the powerless make certain representations to His would propose a renewal of the will be long remembered.

Disarmament Commission at Geneva Stockings" and "The Unfair Sex',

would otherwise have to forgo ful, and specially so when one was ness of these Departments to insist Lordship the Chief Justice with re-discussions on the reduction of Every one joins in wishing Mr.

specialised treatment, and, above leaving the Colony, and he thought on precautions which past expergard to their further jury service.

The Metropolitan Museum Artell, that he must have been instru- then that the Colony could do with ence has proved necessary for the

naval armaments in "authoritative and Mrs. Brenan and Miss Kemble With regard to the verdict, His

receives over G.$17,000,000 as re- mental in saving many from go some more cheerful souls. safety of human life in old build-Worship said that he was generally has stated that Mr. Hugh Gibson Foochow, to whom Mr. Brenan was the newspaper proprietor,

quarters, the State Department a pleasant voyage.

Mr. G. S. Mesa, M.B.E., Consul at siduary legatse under the will ofing blind, and even in restoring Among his earlier friends; be ings such as the King Edward in agreement and, of course, be the United States Minister

to many an unfortunate person valued most. that eminent and Without powers conferred on their verdict and all the documents Brussels, who will represent the to hand over the Consulate General, Frank Munsey Reuter's American "the precious treasure of his eye literary gentleman" the Hon. Dr.

will not be arriving for some weeks Service.. them by the legislature they can-in this case. He felt it his duty meeting of the Commission, bears and in the meantime Mr. A. A. L not, so far as we can be seen from to report this inquiry, and he con- instructions that the only basis Tuson will be in charge. the evidence, insist on obvious sidered that new legislation with safeguards.

regard to the powers of the Public upon which

Hotel.

to

Iwould forward to the Government

United States Government at the

America will enter

LEAVES SHANGHAI FOR HOME

GENERAL DAWES

TO RECEIVE DIPLOMATIC

POST

AMBASSADOR TO LONDON

Mr.

He had prepared sight lost," must, of course, con-R. H. Katewail. latitute the most abiding sense of an ode, but in speech-making it was This ode, difficult to get it out. satisfaction and reward to one who like Dr. Hazaton--was fired the speaker added, was the result of scissor-grinder who had once to do some good to humanity.a

It

W&S (Applause.) But as this Hospital disturbed his slumber.

the lark The formery is essentially run for and on beakin to

grind in the half of the "Kaf Fong" of this once started to Colony, my colleagues and I feel morning, would never cease until It was the same Shanghai, Yeesterday.

Washington, Yesterday. that we cannot allow Dr. Harston late at night. Major-General A. E. Wardrop, Subject to the British Govern to leave without giving him some with a lark who started out singing G.O.C. North China Command, and ment's approval, General Dawes, token of the gratitude, not only from morning till night.

The Hon. Dr. Kotewall, the Mrs. Wardrop left for Home aboard the author of the famous "Dawes of the Hospital Authorities, but the P. & O... Naldera" and were Reparation Plan" has been appoint also of all those whom he so faith speaker said, was the same, always given a very warm send-off ed Ambassador to London Reu- fully and efficiently served, and working unceasingly for the good

for such a long period

(Continued on Part 12) Reuter.

ter American Service.

On May 27, 1926, the report of Works Department and the Fire will be the complete acceptance by

another disarmament conference MAJ-GEN. WARDROP the Committee appointed to con- Brigade, was absolutely necessary. Great Britain of the principle set sider suggestions for the improve- He expressed the appreciaforth by the Amerelcan Government ment of the fire fighting organisation of the Government .of tion of the Colony was laid before the extremely capable assist the Legislative Council. Amongst ance rendered by officers and the recommendations of that Com- men of His Majesty's Navy and "mittee were the following

the naval tug. They turned out

"As regards the further legis almost immediately, and he was lation suggested by the Chief sore: that their services were also Officer, Fire Brigade, we qui e greatly appreciated by the Fire agree that the owners of high Brigade and the Police."

at the ill-fated "three-cornered" conference of 1927. Reuter's American Service.

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