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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1929,

DEBATE ON KING'S

NO

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SPEECH

RIVALRY."

INDUSTRY TO BE "UP-TO-DATE" AND EFFICIENT:

RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

London, Yesterday. The King's Speech on the opening of Parliament states: "While I regret it

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CANTON ITEMS.

INCREASES IN PASSENGER TRAFFIC

REVENUE-RAISING IDEAS

Canton, Yesterday. In spite of the business slump both in Canton and. Wuchow, the principal ports of the Liang (two) Kwang provinces-Kwangtung and Kwangs still report heavy pas- senger traffic.

SANITY TESTS

THE CHINA MAIL,

SILLY QUESTIONS TO PROVE MENTAL STATE:

DOUBLE MURDER TRIAL

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"An unfortunato man fell off his bicycle and was instantly killed. He | was taken to a hospital and they fear he will not recover."

"There was a piracy yesterday but it was not bad one. Only 48 people were killed."! -

The above were the questiona which The reduction of fares in the com- Dr. A. Cannon, Medical Officer of the ia impossible to address you in perpetition between the steamship Victoria Gaol put to Chau Kau, the

thank Almighty God that I can companies in Hong Kong. may be Chinese boatman who is arraigned be look forward confidently to that com- one of the factors leading to the fore the Puise Judge, Mr. Justico plete restoration of health for which increased volume of river passen J. R. Wood, at the Supreme Court for the prayers of my people all over the

First-class passengers have the murder of a sumpan girl. The pri- Empire, with sympathy and affection

been numerous and this has been atoner is alleged to have killed two which call forth my deepest gratitude,tributed to the incoming and out-sisters, and also wounded their young were offered during the months of my

er brother. going of the official class following long, serious illness,

"My relations with foreign Powers cach crisis. continue friendly.

Reparations

gers.

Syndicates Planned

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One of the main reasons for the "Independent financial experts ap- increase of traffic is said to be the pointed to draw up proposals for a expected re-introduction of mis- complete, definitive settlement of the cellaneous forme" of revenue-pro- German reparationis problem presented ducing in certain South China a unanimous report which my Govern cities; and many of the "farmers" ment at present is considering, in pre-of taxes and monopoly controllers" | peration for a conference of representa tives of the Governments concerned. The settlement of this problem will en alie the cccupying Powers to proceed with the evacuation of the Rhineland.

ment,

in co-operation with my Governments

of the Dominions, the Government of

India and the Governments of the for-

who have their homes in Hong Kong and Macao are now travelling back

Objects of Art ·

Mr. Leo d'Almada, jun., for the de- fence, in his opening address to the jury, said that he would bring evid

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and forth attempting to form syn-ence to show that the case for the dicates to get hold some of these Crown could not be accepted. In the concessions..

first place a motive for the crime had Peace and Disarmament

Since July 1. Canton has been not been established. He would call: "Conversations have been commenced

money and with the Ambassador for the United meatless owing to butchers oppos-evidence to show that

of jewellery had been States with regard to naval disarma-ing the payment of more taxes too articles

in consequence of which my "monopolists." Nan Chung Kan stolen from any one of the murdered

1girls. Government carnestly hopes to ensure,News Service.

He would also call Dr. Cannon," and a Chinese interpreter, to show that the

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of Sale by Public Auction Canton, Yesterday. prisoner had been subjected to a test

to be held · on: MONDAY, the Canton University has added to which, in England, any ten years old

The Kowloon figures include 8th day of July, 1929, at cigr. Powers, an early reduction of its collection of antique specimens child could have passed successfully, the amount supplied to water boats 2 pm, at the Offices of the armaments all over the world. Ja number of old Chinese objects of and in China a child of 15 years could and Hong Kong. Estimated popala- Public Works Department, by

"My Government considers that the time has come to submit to judicial arts, consisting of braes buddhas pass the same test. Prisoner had not tion Hong Kong, 432,560, Kow Order of His Excellency, the Gov-

and landscape paintings and writ-passed that test, and Dr. Cannon, alloon, 170,320 -total, 602,880. settlement

ernor, of one Lot of Crown-Land International disputes, in which the parties are at conflict withings, which were brought down yes.though all medical officers of repute.

at Shamshuipo, in the Colony: regard to respective rights. For this terday from Peking by the Univer- were loath to commit themselves by

FIGHT OVER WATER” giving their opinion unless they were

of Hong Kong, for a term of - 75 purpose, they are now consulting my sity's representatives sent specially certain, would say that there was a

years, commencing from 1st July, Governments of the Dominions and the to collect them..

stcong vacant stare in the prisoner.

Six Chinese Arrested After Affair 1898, with the option of renewal Government of India with regard to The paintings and writings are Evidence was then given by the in-

in Peking Road

at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the the signing of an optional clause em- believed to date back to the Tang terpreter who said that the questions

Surveyor of His Majesty the King, bodied in the statute of the Perman-and Chin dynasties, between A. D. Jakova referred to were put to the pri

for one further term of 24 years ent Court of International Justice, ・・ 618 and 936. These specimens of soner. Witness could not remember

less three days. With Russia

ancient art will he put at the dis-what answer prisoner gave in respect

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. "My Government is examining the posal of post-graduate students for of the first question, but to the second conditions under which diplomatie re-advance research work, it is learn-question he agreed that it was not a

serious affair.

lations with the Government of the Union of Soviet Republies may be re- sumed, and is communicating with my Governments of the Dominions and the Government of India on the subject.

Unemployment

ed.

Canton-Kowloon Railway

In an interview with the General Manager of the Canton-Kowloon

Case proceeding.

A dispute over water led to the appearance at the Kowloon Police Court this morning of six Chinese who had a fight over water at a street fountain in Peking-road.

Railway (Chinese Section), it is ROUND THE CINEMAS quarrelled at the fountain. Au learned that the recent report

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"The leave. shown

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now being Queen's Theatre, is

"It will be the foremost endeavour of my Ministers to deal effectively with about the wrongful dismissal and GERMAN PRODUCTION OF the continuing evil of unemployment transfer of railway employees was Schemes are being prepared for the absolutely baseless. It appears improvement of means of transport, the that the Management, having decid- stimulation of depressed export trades, fed to do away with the motor launch economic development of my overseas service, gave the mechanie and dependencies, improvement of the concrew a month's notice to dition of agriculture, encouragement of There was some misunderstanding another success to German producers the fishing industry and improvement on the part of the men, which cir- and players alike. in the facilities for marketing ferm and fishery outputs.

"In co-operation with my Govern- ments of the Dominions, measures are being considered with the object of pro- viding greater opportunities for over Seas migration.

"My Government is considering the question of reorganisation of the coal industry, including hours and other factors, and za to ownership of miner als. Proposals to this end will be sub- mitted in due course.

"Inquiries will be undertaken imme- diately as to the condition of the iron, Bfeel and cotton industries, in order to discover means for co-operating with them to improve their position in mag- Lots of the world.

Factory Legislation.

"Büls will be submitted amending and consolidating the existing factory Tegislation, and giving effect to the obligations entered into at Washington in 1919.

"My Ministers propose to introduce legislation to promote

an extensive policy of slum clearance, and to make further provision for housing in urban and rural areas. My Ministers have decided that the time has come to in- vestigate the whole field, of legislation relating to the sale and supply of in- toxicating liquor,and on their recon- mendation I propose shortly to appoint commissioners for this purpose."

"My Ministers are engaged in a general survey of various national in surance and pensions schenics. Mean while, a Bill is being prepared to ameud

cumstances gave rise to the

rumour of a threatened strike as reported previously. News Agency.-

Canton

JAPAN'S CABINET

Though the picture is rather inclined to drag, the cast is strong and efficient. The story itself is very attractive

in theme.

The first accused also resisted arröst by striking a Chinese detex- tive:

It appears that nine Chinese

Indian constable came on the scene and saw three of the "ac- cused running toward Canton. road; with the first and second ac cused and "others" chasing them. When the constable was perceiv ed first and second accused @dis-

men being taken to the Station: appeared, the three fetreating Later first and second accused were also taken to the Station but not before the former had hit the detective.

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Miss Linne Haid as the Princess is

First accused pleaded that the charming and plays her part underground had been very slippery

to be held on MONDAY; the standingly. Alfons Fryland as the and he fell against the detective th day Prince enacts the lovable villain very accidentally. He denied striking pm, at the Offices of the of July, 1929, at well, supported by Harry Liedoke as him. the American.

Public Works Department, by The Magistrate said that he was order of his Excellency the Gov- convinced the first accused haderner, of one Lot of Crown Land STATEMENT BY EX-PREMIER Portrayed and the picture opens rather resisted arrest; and imposed a fine at Mong Kok Tsui, in the

NEW PREMIER AND HIS COLLEAGUES

Pretty scenes of Monte Carlo are appropriately with a scene of the Eiffel Tower, the well-known land mark Tokyo, Yesterday.of Paris, moving, of course; later to It is reliably learned that the Monte Carlo, than to The Isle following have agreed to enter the Dream" in the Caspian Sea.... new Cabinet:-

Baron Kijuro Shidehara, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Mr. Kenzo Adachi, Home Office. Admiral Hyv Takarabe, Minister of the

the Navy

General Isset Ugaki, Minister for War.

Mr. Jannosuke Inouye. Minister of Finance,

Mr. Chuji Machida, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

Mr. Genji Matsuda, Minister of Overseas Affairs.

Viscount Chifuyu Minister of Justice.

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Fast Comedy at the World

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Soundary

of $8. Second accused, who had Colony of Hong Kong, for a pleaded guilty to behaving in term of 75 years, with the option of disorderly manner, was fined $4 renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed The remaining three were cau- tioned against taking part in an- King, for one further term of 75 by the Surveyor of His Majesty the other fight,

Wilful Waste A Chinese congee hawker, was this morning charged with wast- ing water by pouring four buckets-fall down the drain.

A Chinese constable said that he saw the defendant's foki draw the four buckets of water from the fountain in Aberdeen-street and take them up to the stall Here a quarrel arose between de fendant and the foli, and defen- Through hia pride the U.S. Internation- dant emptied the water into the

William Heines, the famous star comedian, has a hilarious role in the Conway Production "The Smart Sal, showing at the World Theatre for the last time to-day.

The film depicts Haines (as "Tom Van Buren") the rich son of Mr. and Watanabe, Mira Van Buren, as a conceited lily of Mr. Ichita Kobashi, Minister of the field, but an excellent polo player, Education.

Mr Matajiro Koizumi, Ministerial team loses to Britain, but, in the drain. 4

of Communications.

final match "Tom" comes into the

Defendant said that he wanted

Mr. Mago-ichi Tawara, Minister team, as the result of the Captain (Jack the water to make congee. It be

of Commerce and Industry.

Mr. Yoku Egi, Minister of Rail-the necessary goal, with

Holt) being Injured, and he brings off abroken mallet, which wins the match and the

ways

Mr. Hamaguchi has proceeded the Widows and Orphane and Old Age to the Palace with the ndies, for girl (Alice Day)

Pensions Act of 1925, and so to modify the Emperor's approvals.. the conditions applicable to

certain Business Circles Pleased

pensions as to make some increase in Business circles appear pleased the classes of persons entitled thereto

"A measure will be introduced to re-

with the change of Cabinet, and medy the situation created by the Trade are hopeful that it Will hasten Disputes and Trade Unions Act of the lifting of the gold embargo, 1927.

Others of note in the cast Hobart Bosworth and Coy Watson.

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ST PAUL'S REOPENING

London, June 25.

tt

Annual Cantal

#1 Uphet Price, i

came contaminated with dirty water from a broken waste pipe. so he could not use It.

· MOVEMENTS OF STEAMER: The Magistrate, having ascer tained from the constable that the

The OPS RMS “Empress of water was absolutely clean, re- Asia, Capt. A. J Haley, RNR marked to the defendant that it will leave here for Victoria and Van- was obvious that he would not couver, BC via Shanghai, Nagasaki, have thrown the water away even Kobe and Yokohama at noon on July

10 (Wednesday). if it had been contaminated. · He must have thrown the water away in a fit of temper. For this waste

month.

the board of directors of the Hol- Mr W Westerman, a member of land-America Line and chairman of the board of directors of the Borneo Sumatra Handel Maatschappij,

St. Paul's Cathedral, which has been effect a thorough readjustment of undergoing extensive repairs for a "The extended franchise at the re- State launs, and instigate finan- very long time, will be fally re-opened cent general election has placed in the clal retrenchment on July 25, 1930Singapore Free he would he fined $25 or one hands of the whole of my people of adult years a grave responsibility for trade think that the new Minis-

Those interested in the China Press,” guarding the well-being of the cation try will take to heart the lesson

Rainfall During June - The Administrative Yuan has The following was the rainfall re na a constitutional democracy My that the former Skidekara policy issued orders to the various progistered at the Botanic Gardens in arrived at Singapore from Hong Government proposes to institute an examination into the experiences of the failed because it was too soft,vincial and district election in order that the working of Tanaka's because it was too stiff; says, the Chinese pres to adopt the law relating to Farliamentary elec. therefore they will steer a middle mecial precautions in protesting the tions may be brought into conformity course.

lives and properties of foreigners with the new conditions Reuter Mr. Tokonami, commenting on during the period of negotiations

A DENIAL

NO BARBED WIRE FENCE ON CANADIAN BORDER

Washington, Yesterday

the change, emphasised the vir for the abolition of the extrater tual necessity of the new Govern- vitorial privileges hitherto enjoyed ment dissolving the Diet in the by them in China. coming session for the purpose of

seeking a majority in the Lower Dr Wang Chung-hui president of House

OUTROS the Judicial Yuan, who left

He intimated that he "and for Hague as a membe

Dir, Andrew Mellon, Secretary other interested circles will at Inter to the Treasury emphatically tempt to effect an amalgamation tra denied that the Treasury were of minor political parties. —. contemplating the erection of a The Cabinet is eing installed to the rum-running barbed w fence at 9 o'clock this

along the Canadian border Her

ter'a American Service

Portsmouth Navel Command was

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transferred recently from Admiral The Southern Cross has ar

Sir Osmond Brock to Admiral Sir rived at Dum Dum aerodrome

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Mrs. MacDonald, Headmistress of the Anglo-Clifnese Primary ho is going Home guest of honour dinner, given by the

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Rajputana

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