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ITALY'S DESIRE

HOPE FOR REAL PROGRESS TOWARDS PEACE

TENOR OF REPLY

The Italian reply, accepting the British invitation to join the Naval] Conference in London in January, says that the Italian attitude to disarmament generally, and naval! disarmament particularly, is well known to the British Government

China Mail

No. 27,312 HONG KONG,

POLICE_AND_BRIBERY CHARGE

PACK OF LIES

"SOMETHING WRONG IS GOING ON," SAYS MAGISTRATE

DEFENDANTS DISCHARGED

On Tuesday morning are str and expresses its desire to streng-Hamilton discharged the Chinese then the hope that the British initiu- Police Sergeant and one of two

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THURSDAY, OCTO

LABOUR GAINS

BRUCE'S DEFEAT NEAR IN AUSTRALIAN ELECTION

CANDIDATE OFFERS SEAT

ED

17, 1929.

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PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

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appointment.

FUTURE RE OF THE CRIMINAL SESSION GENERALS SUPPORT RUMOURS OF ́FENG

FAR EST

100 YEARS HENCE

LORD D'ABERNON'S PROPHECY

FOR SOUTH AMERICA

TO KEEP OUR MARKET OPEN

«IKA

SEVEN CASES IN OCTOBER CALENDAR

MURDER & MANSLAUGHTER

NANKING

DEFENCE PLANS

HAVE OCCURRED

Seven cases are down for hearing MINOR ENGAGEMENTS SAID TO at the October Criminal Session, at the Courts of Justice, on Monday at 10 am. Both Judges will be sit-

There are twe murder charges,

| LOYALIST. TROOPS RECALLED

DOUBTS AS TO WHETHER HE IS A PRISONER

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MOVEMENTS CURBED

Peking, Yesterday. It is believed that Feng Yu-batang has long had an understanding with You Hal-shan whereby Feng would re- main in Shanal, without wishing to

Kibbe, Kuambichan but the nigges krbe fing" been put on

mense potentialities of South7, alleged to have murdered Chau sued a circular telegram pledging

and nine minor generals have is not credited here.

Melbourne, Yesterday. With Mr. Bruce apparently beaten, the state of the parties in now forecast as:-Labour 45; Na- tionalists 15; Country Party 10; în- depondent Nationaliste 1;. Indepen- dent 1, and Country Progressive

The Nationalist candidate, tive may result in real progress constables charged with miscon-whose return is practically certain, towards the solution of the whole duct as palicemen and receiving nhas offered to resign in favour of America, Lord D'Abernon referred problem.

The reply states that after re-bribe from the holder of No. 1 vege. Mr. Bruce, If the latter is defeated. to the work of the British Economic Mission to the Argentine, Uruguay. ceiving the proposed British com-table stall at Whitfield Market,

Final Result munication of views on the subjects; and remanded the second constable|

and Brazil, of which be was Head. Melbourne, Yesterday. to be discussed, it will transmit its to consider hle position, the Magia.

In regard to the commercial re-, The final result of the voting in own point of view.

trate remarking that he had obvi. Mr. Bruce's constituency at Flind-lations, he said that the tremendoua ously told a pack of lies in the wit-ers will be known to-morrow. Mr. advantage afforded to exporting Bruce has so far polled 28,800 votes, Mr. Holloway (Labour) 29,011, and

France Rejoices

Paris, Yesterday, The French Note accepts the Bri-ness box. tish Invitation to attend the naval Conference in London, and joices that Great Britain and Ameri- ca should have found in last

This morning the constable, Kwong Shun, made another appear- ance In Court. together with his

year's Paris Pact element for reaching an underceive his Worship's decision.

--Reuter.

Mr. Burch (Liberal), 3,165.

As both Labour and Liberal are

opposed to the abolition of Federal

in solicitar (Mr. A. E. Hall to re-arbitration in industrial disputa

it is expected that Mr. Burch's second preference votes will go to Mr. Holloway.

standing, and welcomes Mr. Hender- Mr. Hamilton said that in this son's invitations to a preliminary exchange of views, thereby giving France the opportunity of defining its attitude in regard to the points aimed at-Reuter.

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A Favourable Reply

London. Yesterday.

A favourable reply was to-day received from the Japanese Govern-i ment to the British Government's invitation to the Five Power Naval Conference, to be held in London In January.

The text of the Italian Govern. ment' note accepting the invitation of the conference is issued for publications in the morning papers of October 17. The Note says that the Italian Government has given the most serious consideration to the invitation, and proceeds, "The attitude of the Italian Government on the problem of general disarma- ment and naval disarmament in particular, is too well-known to the British Government to require a statement.

case he had gone carefully over the round since the adjournment and there was no doubt in his mind that the necused was a liar.

Mass of Fabrications

Precarious Chances

Later. Mr. Bruce's chances of re-election are precarious as only 1,200 primary votes remain to be counted. Mr.

What he had stated in evidence in Bruce is at present 96 behind Mr.

· SHARE MARKET

In response to a popular re- quest Billy Bull will resume

his series of interesting letters to Algy in next Saturday's "Chinn Mail.”

His next letter promises to be of absorbing interest to all interested in shares who are advised to secure a copy of next Saturday's "China Blail" early to avoid disappointment.

"It has been clearly expressed on the witness box was an absolute repeated occasions, and lastly in a mass of fabrications and lies, but Note addressed on October 6, 1928, although the accused had told lies, to the British Embassy in Rome, in he (the Magistrate) had still to reply to a communication on the consider the evidence against the subject of the draft of the Franco-man which had been placed before British naval agreement of last him.

year.

Conflicting Evidence

Holloway.

The unsuccessful Liberal candi date, Mr. Burch's second profer- ence votes have not yet been allocated to: Bruce or Holloway, but the returning officers' examination of the great majority of them show that Bruce's position is worsened, and he is 842 in arrear,

Labour's Mission

Mr. Scullin, interviewed by Reuter, said that the fact that' Labour is ruling simultaneously ini England and Australia would prove most beneficial to both countries, and materially assist the grappling of matters of mutual concern.

In a broadcast speech this even- ing giving hie impressions of the being:-Chau Kun-sing, on August Chiang Ting-wen, Hala Tao-yu, Feng's, movements within Sharial are

All the papera in North China are Kun-tse on board a junk in Mira their support to the Government not commenting upor the present Bay, New Territory; Kung Mei, on and donouncing the Kuominchun, situation but are unhesitatingly splash- August 21, alleged to have murdered and declaring war against the ing anti-Government news-Router.

New Chairman of Anhui and meantime, troops

Nanking, Yesterday. supplies continue to be despatch-appointed Shih Yu-san as Chairman, The Political Council this morning ed up to Kinhan, where it is learn- of the Anhui Provincial Government ed, the National Government's for replacing Fang Chan-wu, whose troops. elgn advisers are laying out ela are being disarmed.-Reuter borate plans for defence.'

countries by free access to the Bri- tish market was insufficiently up- preciated abroad.

Great Britain had neglected to draw attention to it, or to employ free access was not necessarily. per- the effective argument that such

manent.

Wu Tool-mei.

Lo Choi is to be charged with the manslaughter of Chan Muk at Mongkok on August 19.

Case in Camera Gurdult Singh ia on an indictment for rape, the particulars of the alleged offence being "that

rebels.

In the

President's Manifesto

News of the Kuominchun move-

Cunton, Yesterday. A Nanking message of Oct. 15 ments are lacking. but it is be

August 31, at a house near Felix- stated, some minor engagements the National generals, in which lieved that they are concentrating states that Chiang Kai-shek issued at Loyang, in which vicinity, it is a manifesto on October 14 to all

on

It was fundamentally important to villas, had curnal knowledge of, have already occurred. Part of he charged Generals Soong Chi- many South American countries to Chung Mi-sau without her consent." the sixth division, which arrived yoan, Shek Ching-ting and other

This case was heard in camera by from Auhwei, is remaining here rebels of Feng's army of fabricat

to garrison Wuchang, while ing rumours, despatching circular the committing Magistrate, Mr-General Hsia Tao-yin's forces are telegrama falsely accusing the E. W. Hamilton.

being recalled from Wuhpeb, also Central Government, disturbing the

MUI-TSAI PROTEST Report from Colony's Governor .Expected

The Executive Committee of the Women's National Liberal Federation has passed à resolu-* tion strongly protesting against the system of Mui Tsai in Hong Kong and calling on the Gov ernment to insist on carrying out the promise to abolish the system given in Parliament by Mr. Winston Churchill in 1922.

Lady Simon, moving the re- solution, said that she expected a report from the Governor, of Hong Kong, which was awaited most anxiously. Ma résolution will be sent to Lord Passfield. -Renter.

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JAIL COMMISSION

of the country, and obstructing the reorganisation and disbandment of troops. He proceeds:

Intolerable Conduct

Soo 'King-man, clerk employed at for garrison work in Wu-Han cities, peace, undermining the unißeation Volunteer Headquarters, has three counts in his indictment (1) frau- dulent misappropriation of property on July 2, that is $182.90, the pro- ceads of a cheque signed by the Adjutant, (2) being in possession of a forged dio on May 4, (8) uttering a forged document on July 8.

Armed Robberies

The other two cases arise out of armed robberies.

In one there are four prisoners, as follows:-Ling Ng and Chan Yau. charged with robbery by two or more in Mongkok on September 3, the property consisting of a ring and a pair of bangles.

It is learned to-day that the Government has appointed a Commission to enquire into a suitable site for a`new Jall and to make recommendations relat- ing thereto, including the ques- tion of cost.

It is understood that the Commission, which comprises officials and unofficials, held its first meeting last night.

A formal oficial announce- ment on the subject may be expected to-morrow.

"If such conduct can be tolerated, then it is useless to speak again of the Revolution. If this dissension is not sabdued, then China need not again seek peace and order. For the purpose of maintaining the object of the Revolution, upholding the Central Government, and pro- tecting the lives and the name and honour of the soldiers of the Revolution, you, generals of the National armies, must do your utmost to suppress at all sacrifice the concentration of anti-revolu tionary forces.

The

Sons of Han sons of Han and оссиру the

the rebels cannot

VILLAGE RAIDED

The Australian Labour Govern- ment, he said, would particularly

Chan Chau-chol and Wong Kan work in harmony with Great

charged with robbery bby two or Britain in peaceful overtures to

more, on Auguust 26, in the West The situation locally continues America and other countries, and keep the British market open, and Point district, of a large quantity

quiet.-Reuter.

same place together. Revolution most heartily support

Insurgents Pursued

and anti-Revolution cannot live side Britain's practical steps for the re- and Inducements with others in Hong Kong 5560 and Canton $300; Great they were ready to offer facilities of jewellery including 85 bangles,

Canton, Yesterday. by side. Therefore, we must all duction of armaments, which he view.

Generala Heung. Han-ping and Yurise-together, united in spirit and Chan Chau-cho (first prisoner re- Hon-mow jointly cabled to Canton in heart, eliminate the power of the hoped would lead to universal dis- Negotiations were still in pro-ferred to in this case) possession on October 14 that their troops had reactionaries, and thus fulfil our armament, and world peace. gress regarding the agreements to of arme (a dagger and a revolver) entered Kwaiping on the afternoon duty as soldiers of the Revolution."

The Labour Party, when it took be signed, but he could say that the, on August 27: Leung Fan possession of that day, and that General Wong-Canton News Agency. "Being desirous, as always of After giving due consideration to over the reins of Government; arrangements made by the Econo- of arms and ammunition on August Keung had been sent in pursuit of collaborating in any step proposed the evidence, he had come to the would conscientiously work to cary mic Mission, if finally sanctioned, 27; Pang Chat, receiving stolen the insurgents retreating towards with a view to eliminate the dis-conclusion that it was absolutely out its established programme. should give an increase of proftible goods (3 bangles and a ring). advantages and dangers of excessive impossible for him to convict the Reuter.

| Nanning,Canton News Agency. armaments, and cherishing the hope accused because the first witness

Naval Unita that the conference may result in for the prosecution (the stall hold-

Canton, Yesterday. progress towards a solution of the er) was the only one who had general disarmament problem, the said that accused had received $10. Italian Government gladly accept the Another witness for the prosecu. invitation of the British Govern- tion (the stall-holder's foki) had ment to participate in the London | sald definitely that he did not see conference,

the accused take the money. "They note that the British Gov-

There was a conflict of evidence ernment Intend to communicate to which raised a doubt and the ac them their views regarding matters cused must be given the benefit of to be discussed at the conference that doubt and discharged on the and, while awaiting such com-count of receiving a bribe. munications, they will, for their

Misconduct

part, nequaint the British Govern-

ment with their own views on the Dealing with the charge of mis- subject."-British

Wireless Ser-conduct, Mr. Hamilton sald that there was no evidence before him that the accused had ever request- fed money.

vice,

WORKERS ANGRY

OPPOSE RESOLUTION AT GENEVA CONFERENCE

EMPLOYERS' ATTITUDE

Continuing, his Worship said that

TO-DAY'S FEATURES

Nationalisation Mul-Tsal Protest Generals & Nanking Rival of the East.

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Police and Bribery

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Assault Mystery ̧. *****, **

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Shipping Loan

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Who Will Be King?

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Harbour Tragedy, Widows' Pensions

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Labour Gains

after he had arrived at his decision, WHO WILL BE KING |he had received a certain communi- cation from Mr. T. Murphy, A.S.P., (prosecuting Officer), and he agreed with that Oficer that apmething wrong was going on, and he was! ; quite satisfied that the complainant

employment in Great Britain "for tens of thousands of men.

An extension of the commercial exchange could be obtained in Ar- gentina, Uruguay and Brazil, that would be a positive gain.

In South America, development! was likely to proceed at a far grent. er speed than in older countries. It might be that 100 years hence trade

with South America would have developed so as to exceed both in volume and value far above the com- merce of the East-British Wire- dess Service.

DEAR ENEMY ! GERMAN GENERAL TO BE

GUEST OF HONOUR

OPPONENT TO PROPOSE TOAST

London, Yesterday.

SHARE APPRECIATION

..It is gathered from an au- thoritative source that local shares have appreciated lo value to an aggregate of rough- *ly, $120,000,000'since the dollar dropped to 1/9. A steady de- mand in the Share Market con- tinues; particularly for Banks and Insurances.

ASSAULT MYSTERY UNKNOWN YOUTH FOUND IN UNCONSCIOUS. STATE

ADDRESS UNKNOWN.

200 INHABITANTS KILLED IN-

SOVIET RAID

ALARMING SITUATION

Harbin, Yesterday. According to information receiv-

It was stated last week that the Central Government had intended to dispatch the northern cruisers "Hai Chu" and "Tung Chi" to the south to reinforce the naval units here, but it is now learned that the Central Government had cancelled ad on October 15, the village of the order for the "Hai Chu" though Usturovsk, situated in the Three the "Tung CM" is proceeding River District, was raided by southward.-Canton News Agency,

Soviet troops. It is reported that 200 Chinese and Russian inhabit- ants were killed.-Reuter.

Kirin Alarmed

PRISONERS OF WAR

COMPLAINTS AGAINST CHIN, ESE ILL-TREATMENT

WORSE THAN GAOL

Harbin, Yesterday,

.'

Tokyo, Yesterday. Mukden messages to Rengo are that Kirin military headquarters are much alarmed at a report that the Soviet troops which occupied Linklang have advanced up the Jungari, and captured Hwachan, A hunger strike of 200 Soviet in the vicinity of Fuchin, and are prisoners Interned hear here, now. threatening. Ilan, an important which started, on October 18 as a town on the way to Harbis. protest against their ill-treatment Chang Tso-halang on receipt of the General Von Lettow Vorbeck,

continues.

report, called an urgent military The workers group at the Mari- in this case had good grounds to TOWNS & AREAS SUBMISSIVE in East Africa during the Great youth named Chan Ying-sing (18), and the release of all unindicted

who commanded the German forces Yesterday afternoon a Chinese the strikers demand a public trial, measures.

According to Soviet sources, conference to consider counter- time Conference hae decided to make a complaint against somebody. oppose a compromise resolution, However, it seemed that he had

War, and only surrendered after the was found by Police Sub-Inspector prisoners, especially the women velopment of the alarming situation Harbin messages confirm the de- siguing of an armistice which was vent its adoption, as the neces came back on. The accused must confirms the report of the capture the honours of war, has accepted an condition on the hill at Roupa cribed as worse than an ordinary and Fuchin, the Soviet advance but their opposition will not pre-not been particular as to whom he A wireless message from Kabul specially accorded to him with Hoare lying in a seral-conscious and children, and an improvement along the Sungari, with reports of of the treatment, which is dés-Heavy Aghting between Linklang. be discharged on this count Áleo. of the town on Oct. 10, the bombard invitation to attend as the guest of kang, Shamshuipo.

To Quit the Force

mont and fall of the Citadel on Oct the evening, a dinner to be held in

Geneva, Yesterday.

sary quorum is available.

[The Maritime Conference agreed to a compromise resolution inviting

the composition of non-governmen- this case.

NADIR KHAN TO CALL A NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Simla, Yesterday:

prison. the governing body of the Inter-Addressing Mr. Murphy, the Mag. 18, the flight of Habiballah and the London on December 2 for all who hands, and is suspected to have been tion camp la not heated or light Soviet aircraft have been raiding

endangaring the latter. He had injuries to his arms and It is reported that the deton- national Labour Offee to suck all strate said that the accused could submission of various towns the server in the East African cam the victim of an assault, ad and the interned are not per- Helho,

Meantime, it is reported that appropriate means. for avoiding a not be retained in the Police Force areas to Nadir Khan. The latter paign. future recurrence of difficulties because of the Hes he had told in was expected in Kabu) yesterday.

opposite Blagoveschanek such as have arisen with regard, to

The youth was removed to the mitted to read or to see their since Sunday-Renter He proposes to call a National Asent, presides and will, propose Kowloon Hospital where he has not

friends.---Rauter. Although he (Mr. Hamilton) sembly to choons & King.

The Kohistani forces marching

yet euolently recovered to givò an could wink at perjury when, this

account of what had happened to was committed by a man for his towards Kabul were attacked and The compromise resolution of own defence, still it was perjury and badly cut up. Reuter.

him, the Government and employers a constable should know better than groups connotes a big consension to commit t

tal delegations.)

Big Concession

Geneva, Later.

an the part of the Government In view of the lies which he had

Which so far has obfected bold in this case was no use bring

to the mantion of past difficulties. Ing him to Court again and expect The employers delegates will now any evidence that he gave to be participate in the conference accepted.

accused had scented a trap at the last moment and dodged it." If he had said so frankly instead of tell- ine all those lles he would have.COMS out of this case better.

epartmental Action

phy said that he had do

rtment action

General Smuts, his old oppon-

the toast of Von Lettow-Router.

STOP PRESS

CHINESE VICTORY

#Tokyo

The youth's name was ascertained from paper in his pocket, but als address is unknown and consequent ly the Polke have no means of get- ting into touch with his relatives,

SHIPPING LOAN

$117,000,000 FOR - NEW, PASSENGER SHIPS;

US. ENTERPRISE

Washington, Yesterday,

EMPRESS OF CANADA

NOW MOORED IN DRY DOCK· AT, ESQUIMALT

LOSS OF FUEL OIL

Vancouver, Yesterday.

The CPB "Empress of Canada”

The Shipping Board hasp has moored in the dry dock at "man, aged 30, described as a proved a loan of $117,000,000 | Esquimalt. All her cargo and utter, living in Tottenham, (gold) for the construction of boats were removed without dam

co-court, two passenger cargo ships for the age, but some of her fuel oil was

Oceanis Oriental Company Reu Jost Reuter's American Servick ter's American Service.

troet

A Thanet plessure steamer with 660 passanters on board arrived at Southend having been a ound on sand sar Herbe Bry owl Abnormally Jon?

[Aspesango of, October 18-'

which ran on the rocks Bey, in fuá B85

dry.doek