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大英八月三十號 禮拜五日 中華民國已巳年七月六日
The
BLISHED
1845
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1929.
No. 27,271
HONG KONG,
ROAD DANGERS
SEVERAL MOTOR CAR DRIVERS FINED
POWERS AGREE
SEAL OF SUCCESS PUT TO CONFERENCE
EVACUATION
OF RHINE
Britain To Renounce Five Million Marks
HENDERSON'S "PATIENCE AND SKILL"
The seal of success has been put to the conference, says a Reuter message to-day, by the complete agreement of all Powers, including Germany, regarding the financial settlement ..
INSUFFICIENT BRAKES
The driver of Morris six-seater motor-bus No. 211 appeared at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning befare Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, to answer a summens for failing to have adequate. foot and hand brakes on his vehicle.
Defendant admitted the charge. Traffle Inspector Mason told the Magistrate that he tested the brakes on the Castle Peak-road, with fifteen passengers in the bus.
This was a source of danger to pulled up on applying the brakes.,
the passengers' lives, as the road to Uniong had many corners.
His Worship pointed out that a
The agreement relates to the cost of the Army of OccupationIt took 171 feet before the vehicle until its withdrawal. It is understood that it reduces the cost to 60,000,000 marks of which Germany pays 80,000,000, and the occupy ing Powers 30,000,000, on the basis of the Spa percentages. Great Britain also renounces 5,000,000 marks of her. unconditional annuity terrible accident might have been in favour of Germany.
WHAT FRANCE WILL DO
London, Yesterday.
All outstanding political questions between France and Germany relat-
and particularly for the pertinacious, cicar-headed Yorkshireman who bore by far the largest share of the burden
the result of the driver's careless- nees, and fined him $30.
The Inspector added that the steering wheel of the vehicle had an eighth of an inch play, where- as the normal for all cars was two inches.
Took No Notice of Inspector The driver of А six-wheeled
INDUS FLOODS BRING DEVASTATION
RIVER RISING
VILLAGE SUBMERGED AND HUNDREDS DROWNED. GOVERNMENTS ACTION
Karachi, Yesterday. Renewed floods of the river Indus, spreading death and de- vastation. In many villages in North-West India, completely wip- ed out the district of Dera Ghazi Khan, which is itself threatened by destruction. It is feared that 200 persons were drowned.
Further fatalities occurred at Attock, where villages disappear ed as a consequence of breaches in the banks of the Indus and Kabut rivers. The Punjab Gov. ernment has advised the Sind dis- trict to prepare for a record inun- dation.
Heavy Damage Inevitable
Karachi, later. The Indus is rising so rapidly that 72 fect were registered last night, compared with 63 in the
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JERUSALEM CRISIS
RIOTERS STEADIED BY TROOPS
DISORDERS
CHECKED
vul- Excited Crowds Demand Arms From Grand Muftier
TROOPS CONTINUE TO ARRIVE ·
FOR VARSITY SERVICE
The hill climbing ability and general adaptability for the unusual service conditions in Hong Kong six can "Duke" motor buses which have just arrived and will be employed by the Hong Kong Hotel on their service from Blake Pier to the University, was demonstrated
The Colonial Office states that as regards the general situation, yesterday afternoon when a party was taken out for a trial spin on it is reported that yesterday and last night were quiet practically one of the new vehicles.
The party comprised Mr. T. R. throughout Palestine, and that the presence of troops has pro- Parsons, manager of the Hong Kong duced a steadying effect on the rioters. Hotel Garage, who acted 43 host, Mr. R. A. Cooper, of Messrs. Lazarus, Mr. Ngan Shing-kwan, Mr. Wong Fo-chi, Mr. Chung Sui-sai, Mr. Chang Chin, and Mr. Chang Fook, representing the various Chinese Bus Companies on the Island and the mainland, Mr. L. S. Leveson. Sub-Inspector Saunders, of the Police Traffic Department, Mr. | E. P. White and Mr. G. Greenwood, who have recently arrived from Home to join the staff of the Hong Kong Hotel Garage, coming direct
Large-scale disorders now appear to have been checked and, unless conditions should be changed by circumstances not at pre- sent foreseen the grave situation of the previous five days may be regarded as under control. ·
HOME EXPERTS CONSULTED
London, Yesterday.
WAS
little opposition anywhere," About mid-day, August 27, an ex- and news from Jerusalem to-day
ing to the evacuation of occupied of settlement. Admittedly it. is a com- motor bus No. 483, of the Chung morning. Heavy damage to the from the Vulcan Factory, Mr. Field, cited crowd of Moslems assembled shows that all is quiet where the areas were settled at a meeting of promise, but Mr. Snowden, who was Mei Motor. Bus Co., appeared on a Lloyd, barrage works appears in- and a "China Mail" representative. in the Haram area in Jerusalem and troops are stationed.
six invited Powers at The Hague
to-day. All three occupying Powers will begin evacuation next month. British and Belgian troops will be competely withdrawn within three months, and French troops will have
been withdrawn to the third zone. When the Young plan of reparation payments has been ratified by the French and German Parliaments and the scheme outlined is put into operation, the French will begin evacuation of the third zone. Evacuation by the
French will thereafter be under- taken as rapidly as possible, and M. Briand formally announced that the last French soldier will have left the occupied territories before June 30 next.
Briand's Undertaking Reports state that Dr. Strese- mann's declaration last night, that Germany would refuse to pay the full cost of the occupation of the Rhineland after September 1, had since been met by M. Briand's undertaking that France would pay a quarter of the cost of occupation
ably supported throughout by Mr. summons for driving his vehicle
evitable. Reuter
Graham and Mr. 'Henderson, could without having brakes not adjust-$898090383888599ES✪ hardly be expected to obtain the lasted properly on August 7. farthing of his demands.
The "Daily Express" says that Mr. Snowden has put British prestige in the eyes of Europe on a pedestal high-
R.C. PRIEST'S DEATH
Murdered by Bandits in Hupeh Province
The Rev. Father Cloodthi, who is a Roman Catholic priest, has been murdered by bandits near Itu, a port in West Hupeh, on the Upper Yangtze River, which is about 30 miles below the Treaty port of Ichang-- British Naval Wireless.
[Itu is under the Provincial Government at Wu-Han and is probably within the jurisdic- tion of the local commander at Ichang.]
to June 30 next. A hopeful atmoser than it has occupied since the Armiş. phere prevailed at The Hague this tice. afternoon, and it was expected that the final plenary session of the conference would be held to-morrow. -British Wirelesss Service.
The Hague, Yesterday.
The "Daily Mail" remarks that Mr. Snowden will receive the earnest con- gratulations of his countrymen,
Mercy of America
The "Daily News" says that no res ponsible ceonomist will pretend that
Accused admitted the charge. Traffic Inspector Mason stated that he was testing another car on the Castle Peak-road when de- fendant's vehicle came and he noticed several defects in it. The bus was full at the time. The de- fendant was told to wait at the top of a hill, while he carried out the testing of the other car. But when he returned defendant was not there. On returning to town he (the Inspector) saw the 'bus outside its garage in Shanghair street. He then proceeded to test i it, and he found that it covered 69 feet to pull up, with the band brake on, while with the foot brake it took 51 feet. At botfi times the bus was put on a speed of 15 m.p.h. After the test he took the bus back to its depot where he adjusted the brakes to satisfaction.
The Magistrate fined the driver
$25.
NO CLEARANCE MARINE MAGISTRATE IMPOSES $400 FINE
WARSHIP RE-FLOATED
French Gunboat "Balny" on the Yangtze
The French river gunboat "Balny," which ran aground a few days ago on the Upper Yangtaze, was floated off on the rise of the river level, and has returned to Chungking, the Treaty port 1,400 miles inland. -British Naval, Wireless.
“GRAF” ZEPPELIN”
WORLD'S FLIGHT ENDS AT LAKEHURST
JUST OVER 21 DAYS
Lakehurst, NJ., Yesterday. The "Graf Zeppelin" has land ed here after its world flight
Air Trip Radioed
The demonstration was given by
wheel, whilst Mr. Greenwood gave ing the Government received the Mr. White, who was at the driving demanded arms from the Grand Muftier. The Officer Administer-
members of the party all informa- tion they required about the 'bas deputation and gave them formal assurance that the Government had during the trip.
not armed. In consequence of this assurance, the situation in Jerusa
via
Power To Spare The drive was to the University Garden-road, the usual 'bus route, and the "Duke" negotiated the Garden-road hill all the way to Government House on second
gear,
easily and with plenty of power to spare,
From the main gate of the Uni- versity, the bus turned down the winding, narrow road to Queen's- road West, gcing past No. 7, Police Station. Going down this road, Mr. White demonstrated the brak- ing power of the new bus and all were impressed with the prompt response, first of the foot and hand brakes alone, and then both applied together, which brought the heavy 20-seater to a standstill in less than one yard, a creditable performance for even a light car.
FULL TYPHOON STORY
The fallest story of the typhoon appears in the issue of the "OVERLAND CHINA. MAIL" (ready to-day)-just the thing to keep for yourself or to send Home to your re- latives and friends.
A special large edition has been prepared, hut to avoid disappointment, ORDER YOUR EXTRA COPY OR COPIES NOW. Orders dealt with in strict rotation. There can be no re-publication of this in- valuable record of the Typhoon.
Disorders Checked
London, Later. A Colonial Office communique states that the presence of troops in Palestine has had a steadying effect on the rioters on a large scale and the disorders now ap- pear to be checked and, barring unforeseen eircumstances, the grave situation for the past üve days is to be regarded as under control.
The Casualties
The total casualties August 28 are:-
Moslems Christians Jews
up to
52
Killed In Hospital
103
4
9
,96
151
Reuter.
Reaction In Syria.
Washington, Yesterday,
The United States Consul at Beirut has informed the State De partment that American intercata in Syria are not endangered. Re- percussion of the Palestine dis- orders has been felt in Syria, but so far they have not been serious. 28-Reuter's American Service.
Then the 'hus was taken through the Queen's-road traffic right through to Wanchai where a turn was made up Stubbs-road and then lem on the morning of August
was much easier. on to Repulse Bay where a stop was made for refreshments and the tak-state rumours are circulating of in- Fress telegrams from Jerusalem ing of photographs.
be checked.
Hoover's Hopes
New York, Yesterday. President Hoover in a message to a mass meeting held to pro- massacres in
Palestine mandate in order that there
A return was made to town via cipient movements at Tiberias, on: Aberdeen then up to Caine-road and the Sea of Galilee, and at Gaza, in:
Garden-road to the city. Trans-Jordania, but troops con- test against the
tinue to arrive and confidence is Palestine, said: the behaviour of the 'bus all the
upon by the members of the party.
For the present the British Gov. Driving Easy and Light Sub-Inspector Saunder took the ernment is concentrating on an wheel on the return trip from Re-effort to secure order in Palestine pulse Bay Hotel to as far as the at the earliest possible, moment. dock at Aberdeen, and he remark-A full meeting of the Cabinet
cannot be held ed that the driving was as easy
Premier returns from Geneva and light as any small car..
available Meanwhile, all
In formation is. being collated
consulted. British Wireless Ser- vice.'
A broadcast description of the landing of the "Graf Zeppelin" at Lakehurst was clearly heard in ANOTHER. WARNING
London.
The complete world trip dowa Mr. Henderson, in his report to the Young plan in its present form is tired) issued another warning this 21 days, of which less than 12 way being favourably commented felt that every movement can now. Commander G. F. Hole, R.N. (re-occupied only a few hours over the Political Commission, said that the final word. There must be further morning, to coxswains and owners of days was actual flying time, a new evacuation would start forthwith, revisions, concessions and sacrifices vessels against leaving port without a and troops would be moving in a until America in her mercy and wisdom clearance, and said that if the next
record for round the world travel. fortnight. Germany had wisely decides to cut the knot once and for case came before him, he would im-
The Zeppelin Jeaves for Ger- waived the claim of damage in the all.
many on Saturday. pose the maximum penalty. occupied area. Mr. Henderson ask- The "Daily Herald" states that a good This warning was given out after
Dr. Hugo Eckener will remain ed the Commission to re- case, backed by unswerving effort, he had imposed a fine of $400 on the
in the United States, for a fort commend to the interested triumphed. Mr. Snowden received tre- coxswain of the motor schooner "Hoo night-Reuter's American Service. Powers the establishment of mendous support from Mr. Henderson Ei Maru," for leaving port without a
clearance. Belgo-German and Franco-Ger- and Mr. Graham. man conciliation commissions to speaking and hard bargaining disturb
The "Morning Post" ayns that rough
Illegal Trade? Ho said that it was only three days settle any disputes between the ed the atmosphere at The Hague. ago when he fined two men in the sum Belgian, German, and French Gov- "Let us
put all this behind us and of $200 each and had warned all and eraments, subject to the reservation allow it to be swallowed at a gulp in sundry that the next man to be charged that the Powers investigation of the an agreement which the conference was with a similar effence would have to League Council Assembly remain summoned to achieve.”
psy double the amount of the fine. intact. Reuter.
Fairer Share for Britain
London, Yesterday.
The Rhineland ·
The Hague, Yesterday.
An agreement has been reached be tween the three Rhineland Powers and
In presenting the report to the Political Commission in which these decisions were recorded, the British delegate, Mr. Arthur Henderson, Chairman of the Commission, said he believed that it would give satis- Germany. faction to all Governments and It was agreed that the evacuation peoples concerned. M. Briand and of the Rhineland shall begin in Sep- Dr. Stresemann paid warm tributes tember with Belgian and British eva- cuation, French evacuation of the
ず
Great Plane Climb
SPECTATORS THRILLED AT AIR CIRCUS
BREATH-TAKING FEATS
Cleveland (Ohio),
Yesterday.
The "Daily Telegraph" considers He was not going back on his words, that Mr Snowden, assisted by Mr. and he, therefore, would impose a fine Graham, has done far better than ap- of $400. Next time, he would have no peared possible.
While thousands of spectators compunction in imposing the maximum penalty, namely,
of an air circus here held their fine of $500. The only inference he could draw from this breaths, a small biplane how up persistent practice was that these type and hooked herself on beneath the of vessels were engaged in illegal trade, United States dirigible Los An- and, that being the reason, they re-geles," which was in full fight, frained from taking out, their clear and a passenger of the dirigible ance papers.
climbed down into the plane, which then unhooked from the air- By the bursting of a 4in. water-ship and circled down to the second" zone to be completed within main, a portion of the roadway in ground. by Mr. Henderson as Chairman of three months, and evacuation of the Red Lion-street, Halborn, was torn
It is believed that this is the third zone to be carried out as rapidly up.
first time in history that such an aviation feat has been accom plished. Reuter's American Ser- vice.
to the patience and skil displayed
the Commission. Acceptance
is dependent
being
of the report as possible after ratification of the
on
settlement agreement by the French and German reached by the Fin-parliaments, and the operation of the ancial Commission, to which Mr. Young plan, and to be completed not Snowden's agreement of yesterday later than June 30, 1980.
morning between Great Britain, and the other principal creditor Powers has been referred. This agreement of the four Powers to give Great Britain a fairer share of reparation annuities was conditional upon Ger man consent in certain particulars. These points at issue have not yet
· The agreement depends on a financial settlement with Germany. Reuter..
KOWLOON BUSES MONTHLY TICKETS ON SALE
AT FERRY
The Secretary of the Kowloon
been resolved. They were discussed Motor Bus Company, Limited, in- without result until nearly two forms the "China Mail" that, for the o'clock this morning, but the Finan- convenience of the travelling cial Commission resumed its task this afternoon with good prospects public, beginning and after Sep tember 1, all monthly tickets will
of success-British Wireless Serbe renewed and sold at the Star
vices
Earlier News
* London, Yesterday,
Ferry Wharf, Kowloon, from the
1st to the 5th of every month-be- tween the hours of 7 am and 6.30
The newspapers offer a chorus of approval of Mr. Philip Snowden vi pm. Further transactions after tory at The Hague.
Www the 6th of each month will tako
- The "Timer* declares it a very place in the Company's office at
definite triumph for the Government Nathan-road. Mongkok.
until the
The "Duke," which is by no means new to Hong Kong, several having already teen 'n service on the Hong and experts on the subject are being Kong Hotel-Repulse Bay trip, is the latest product of the Volcan Motor Co., its bigger sisters being the "Prince" which is also known in Hong Kong on the lower level routes, and the "Duchess." The body is roomy with plenty of leg space between the seats, and of the observation, saloon model.
Some Features
Troops Restore Order
Cairo, Yesterday. British troops in various parts of Palestine to-day carried out the role of restoring order.
There
eight feet with the hand brake only That every attention had been
"I know that the whole world ac- knowedges the first spirit of the Bri- tish Government in accepting the might, under this protection, be es- tablished the homeland so desired by I am confident that out the Jewa. of the present tragic events will come greater security and safeguards for the future, which the steady re- habilitation of Palestine as a true homeland will be even more assur ed."
Reuter's American Service.
A Touching Incident
Jerusalem, Yesterday.
A touching incident which has done much to cool heated passions is reported from the Jewish colony at Kiryathananim, whither simple Arab peasants from the surround- ing villages came, bringing their little children, whom they offered to the Jews as hostages of peace. -Reuter.
Earlier News
The chassis has been specially sprung and designed for the service given to make the buses sent to to which the "Duke" is being put Hong Kong really serviceable, they in Hong Kong, and when fully load-England before being shipped. The were given a 1,000-mile test In
New York, Yesterday. ed it is 21 inches from the ground. test was carried out among the New Syria Party and the Young Men's The Palestine National League, the Other special details are the brakes
Westmorland Hills, culminating Moslem Society have sent a message and patent linings, which enable the with the Kirkston Pass which has a to the Pope, to Mr. Ramany Mac 'bue to pull up within six feet when gradient of 1 in 4, as compared with Donald, to President Hoover and the the foot brake is applied and within the 1 in 0 gradient of Garden-road. League of Nations, Mandate Commis (Continued at foot of next column.)
which has reached Lakehurst on the completion of its round the world fight.
of the giant. Kircraft, is shown (right) and the “Grat"! hshafen, Germany, at left.
[sion protesting' against the form of Comfort of Passenger
government in Palestine, which, they Everything for the comfort of allege, deprive the Arabs of all rights, those using the new buses was also and urging abrogation of the Balfour well attended to, the seats being well. declaration-Reuter's American Ser sprung and upholstered in leather; vice.
Changes Forecast
the roof is high enough to give plenty of head space when standing;
London, Yesterday, whiut Mr. Cooper reported that the Dr. Chaim Weizmann, President of foning influence of the glass panes the World Zionist Organisation, told a in the windows of the 'bus when the meeting of the Zionist Federation yes. sun glare was at its height interday that he had seen Low Passfeld satisfactory.
(Secretary of State for the Colonies),
It is the intention of the Hong and recording to Dr. Weizmann there Kong Hotel garage to standardise will be changes in the Palestine ad- with the Vulcan "Prince" and the Balfour Declaration more vigorous- ministratico, and Britain will stand by "Duke" for all their local ly than ever.
"White"
M
"LUB
the services,
Dr. Weizmana is also reported to buses which were first put have stated that Lord Passfield recog Into service in 1922 being gradually nised the principle of justice in the replaced, and will be used only to Zionist demand for compensation for supplement services at times when the loss of Jewish dives and property. additional transports are needed. A Colonial Office statement says that As soon as the Dukes" have been fails to convey the parport of Lord the report of Dr. Weismann's speech placed on the Varsity run, within Passfeld' conversation with bin the next few days, It S the inten owing to its incompleteness and lack of tion to reduce the fare for the accuracy, and thus cannot be taken as whole Journey to 10 cents-
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