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No. 27,382 HONG KONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1930.
BLAZE ON BRITISH REDUCING THE NAVY THIEF IN EUROPEAN COLD SPELL HERE
STEAMER
PROGRAMME
FIRE BRIGADE WORK FOR AN PREMIER SAYS IT WOULD NOT
HOUR & A HALF ON "CALULU"
SMOKE BELCHING FORTH
stream,
IMPAIR SECURITY-
NAVAL CONFERENCE
Rugby, Yesterday,
LADY'S BEDROOM · STOLEN CLOTHING WHICH PAWN
BROKER. WOULD NOT ACCEPT
A COOL ROBBERY
CONTINUES
PADDED JACKETS FOR POOR
CHINESER
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. -The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/6 9/18.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
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THE ABOLITION OF PORTUGUESE FAMILY IS PROHIBITION
IN ASSAULT CASE
EXTRALITY
LARGE SCALE ANTI-FOREIGN
DEMONSTRATIONS STAGED
"FOISTING AGGRESSION"
Canton, Yesterday.
FAILURE?
CHRISTMAS DAY INCIDENT AT ITS ENFORCEMENT DENOUNCED
HAPPY. VALLEY
• "A THIRD PARTY"
BY US. SENATOR
AN ALCOHOLIC BON MOT
Washington, Yesterday.
The Prohibition pot boiled and
TEMPERATURE HIGHER
A blaze on an ocean-going British
A cool theft was enacted by an The cold snap contigues and, so steamer of several thousand tona in Mr. Ramsay MacDonald left unemployed Chinese yesterday at far as the laypian is aware, that
A case of alleged assault and caus- Hong Kong hathour lanted the better Lossiemouth, his Scottish homo, to- 534, Nathan Road, (ground floor) anti-cyclone central to the north of on January 8, Dr. Ching Kumkum G. H. Blok by a Portuguese family sizzled in the House of Repre
Speaking at the Memorial Service ing grievous bodily harm to Mr. part of this morning but, thanks to the day for London. Before his de- the residence of Mrs. Furzer. the Yangtsze Valley has yet to said: The abolition of extrality, will be heard at the Central strensous efforts of the Fire Brigade, parture he made a statement to the At the Kowloon Magistracy this move eastward to bring about a which is a part of the will of Dr. Magistracy before Mr. A. W. G. E. Pentatives to-day, when Signor It was subdued.
press regarding the Five Power morning the man was charged be-rise of temperature in Hong Kong. Sun, is now in the process of accom Grantham on Thursday next at Laguardia, à fory Italian, who The vessel was the Austral-China Naval Conference. He said that the fore Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith with Navigation Co.'s B.s. Calulu, which
At eight o'clock this morning plishment, and it is believed that it 2.15 p.m. Cross-summonses were represents New York, denounced the was lying at Að mooring in the Conference would deal with every the larceny of three pieces of cloth-was registered the lowest tempera- will be realised in the year 1980. ishued, and when the
class of warship, from dreadnoughts ing, the property of Mrs. Furzer.
ture of the last 24 hours, this be With regard to Britain's opinion, mentioned before the Court this as a fallure, and strongly condemn- case wine enforcement at present carried out At about 8.30 a.m., it was reported to submarines. Things were very
ing 45.5 degrees at the Royal Ob the British have already sent their morning, it was intimated that aed the coastguards practice of Detective Inspector Fallon, pro-servatory, Kowloon, as compared delegate to confer with the Govern- third party was making overtures shooting to kill. to Captain Thomas P. Blair that firo well advanced, There were little had braken out in No. 5 hold, which points on which agreement had not the defendant
secuting, stated that at 6.30 p.m...with 41.4 yesterday.
ment on this question. America has to Mr. Blok with the view of is one of the lower compartments aft, yet been reached, but none of them chinese detective coming out of a institutions of charity jp the Colony | no confilet with the treaties between Bottling the matter out of Court. the coastguards, and demanded the
was arrested by a
Some of the leadbir Chinese been non-committal, as there has been
"Drys" rallied to the defence of containing 400 tons of coal.
was of so great importance that The cfficers and crew, comprising 13 agreement was impossible. He felt pawnshop in Shanghai Street. The
defendant had evidently had the have sent representative out at the two countries; while Japan holda
Original summonses were taken support of Congress in their efforts Beltons and 58 Asiaties, act to work quite optimistic about the prospects-articles refused by the pawnbroker. night distributing jackets padded a different view from other coun- out by Mr. Blok against Mr. H. A. to suppress rum running. with a will. The alarm was passed to No. 7 Police Launch, which transmitted! conference was over, for there were It was no use shouting before the
with cotton (the favourite wear tries according to her interests in Botelho, articled clerk to Mr. Leo it to Central Fire Station.
The man was taken to the Yau-of all but the wealthy Chinese) to China, which differ from those of d'Almada and Mr. N. B. Maher, that the Government contemplates The Treasury Department states one or two difficult matters to be mati Police Station. On being those who sleep in the streets and other countries.
for assault and causing bodily adding 500 new ports of entry along arranged arising not out of any lit questioned, he led Inspecter Fallon, whose name is legion.
We will, however, continue with harm on December 25 at about the Canadian border. They will do will, but out of the different condi- and the detective to the house, from tions of the countries. He saw no which he admitted that he had
an indefatigable spirit and proceed 10.45 p.m., just outside the house their utmost to prevent crossings gradually in the abolition of ex- of the complainant, and against elsewhere. reason, however, for fearing that stolen the clothing."
trailty, in the recovery of fuland Mr. A. C. Botelho, Mrs. A. C. Must Do Their Duty navigation rights, and foreign con- Botelho and Miss Cissie Botelho Coastguard officials, while ex- cessione.
for using abusive language to the pressing regret at the shootings,
Hidden By Smoke When No. 1 Fire Flast arrived alongside with Mr. G. C. Moss, Sta- tion Officer, just after seven o'clock, the smoke war so thick that entry into the ship's holds was impossible. Smoke accommodation would not be reach- belched forth, and hid a part of the cd. steamer from view,
Df
Those aboard pointed out the scene!
The Reductiona
*
-Through the Front Door Inspector Fallon pointed out that the defendant, must have got in
of the outbreak being on one side The premier added that it was through the front door, which was n tunnol. Six deliveries were with the full consent of the Ad-open because the children were directed into the place and water pour-miralty up to now that the British playing on the pavement outside. ed in so that it soaked through the Government was prepared to make Mrs. Furzer said that the cloth- coal. By the time that the water proposals at the Naval Conference ing must have been taken from her stood about "eight feet high, the out- which would mean a considerable bedroom. break was at an end, the firemen hav-reduction in the British naval pro- ing worked for an hour and a half.
gramme without in any degree Im
remarked that Gas Masks Used Although gas masks were brought pairing the security of the Empire.
reason to
out-as is usual with all occurrences on shipboard-they werd not used by the Fire Brigade; this was not because there were no dangerous fumes, but because it was not necessary to fight a way into the hold.
Spontaneous combustion is believed le have been the cause and about 100 tons of coal was lost.
No Material Damage
There was no material damage to the abip although the sides became "fairly warm at one time," as one of the Brigade said.
The job was to be completed by pumping out the water and shifting the coal. Mr. H. T. Brooks, Superinten- lent, was on the scene and No, fire float was also sent out.
Inspector Fallon the defendant had no steal at all, because when he was "But everybody, both at Home searched at the Yaumat! Police and abroad, must very clearly Station he had $1.20 on his person. understand that these reductions
Nothing being known of the man, of three months* hard labour was passed.
will depend upon international sentence egreement. It is quite impossible for any one country to go beyond what can reasonably be regarded as a state of international equili
brium."
The Japanese delegates to the
The Magistrate asked why the pawnbroker, if he were suspicious, did not hold the defendant at the time of the pawning.
Inspector Fallon pointed out that
Naval Conference will lunch with the pawnbrokers were very busy at Mr. MacDonald at his official coun-present, an the Chiness, New Year try residence at Chequers on Satur- was so close at hand. day.British Wireless Service. -)
U.S. Press Criticism
Washington, Yesterday. The American delegation to the The Calulu arrived at 3 p.m. on London Naval Conference are leav- January 6 from Australia via Manila ing for Britain on January 9 amid and had on board 165 tons of generalin chorus of goodwill. cargo for Hong Kong.
J.
Tho
BIG FALL IN LONDON believed
SILVER MARKET
OVER-PRODUCTION
LEVELS FOR CHINA
London, Yesterday,"
may
MUI TSAIS AND REGISTRATION
OWNERS ACTIVE AT THE SECRETARIAT
A MISAPPREHENSION
Heavy Head Winds Both ocean and coasting steamers arriving in Hong Kong during the last 48 hours report having encoun tered strong NE. monsoon, parti-
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CHINA ANDA, HELS
Government Vicon Fall of Sava
GOLD BASIS TO COME?
Nanking To-day, An emergency meeting of the National Government of China is being held to con- sider, steps to deal with the chaotic situation created by the slump in silver..
Although a građnot fall `was regarded as Inevitable, speculative activities are mostly blamed the pre- sent rapid decline, a date. ⠀ According to un oficial „newspapers kartezeralment is consideruar the faftión of the thel in favour of a dollar standard, with the eventual adoption of a gold basis.---Reuter.
cularly those coming up from south- fern porta, some of which have been delayed by the heavy head winds and rough sets.
Mr. Kum added that Hu Hon-complainant. man had sent a telegram to the Cross-summonses different important parties In Bri-againit Mr. Blok. tain on the extrality question, and
In respect to America
Demonstrations to be Made
indicate that they are determined
werd lasued to carry out their duty. Meanwhile social Washington is tittering over Mr. F. C. Rendall is appearing the "hon mot" attributed to a cer-
Mr. Tang Shoo-yi had done likewise for the original complainant, and tain Senator in reference to his Mr. Leo d'Almada is representing colleagues"Let him that is with- the Botelho family and N. B. out gin amongst you cast the first atone."Reutor's American Service.
An Ottawa cable published yes,
In connection with the abolition | Maher.
of extrality, which is regarded as When the case was mentioned Instrumental in folsting aggression this morning, Mr. d'Almada ask- terday stated upon China, and which cancellation ed for a late date for the hearing The Federal Government has re- has been declared by the Central of the case, remarking that he un-ceived a preliminary report from Government on New Year's Day, derstood that the case would like Mr. Massey, Canadian Minister in the different organisations of this ly be settled.
Washington, outlining
the pro- city have proposed to make prepara- Third Party Intervention posals of the Washington Govern- tions for a demonstration to endorse Mr. Rendal said that was the ment for a large increase of the the action of the National Govern-first time he heard of the fact border patrol with a view to stop- ment. It is reported that at a that overtures were being made ping the inflow of Canadian liquor meeting of the Provincial Kuomin- to his, client, and he was sure into the United States, also suggest- tang on January 6, it was decided that his client knew nothing about ing the establishment of 500 now to stage on January 10, a demon-it
ports of entry in addition to the.. stration on a large scale in the
Mr. d'Almada replied that a present 100 official ports at which eastern suburbs. Canton News third party was intervening and traffic across the border can be con Agery.
that Mr. Randall could not poptrolled.
centrated and adequately con- sibly know about it.
NEW CHINESE
POST
roon.
Before
At present there are thousands of The hearing was then accord- Ingly fixed for next Thursday after-points along the border line at which motor-cara can erass, and the object of the Washington Govern-. the Court rose, Mr.ment is to centralise as far as CHINESE ASSISTANT IN THE Rendall drew his Worship's atten-possible the crossing points with,
tion to an irregularity in the strengthened Prohibition and Cus- Cro88-summonses. He said that toms forces.
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THE MEMORIAL THEATRE
AMERICA SENDS $176,000 FOR SHAKESPEAREAN FUND
J. D. ROCKEFELLER'S GIFT
New York, Yesterday. The American Shakespeare Founda Mr. d'Almada interrupted and tion, which is working in co-operation
Obvious Mistake
Republican and "Big Navy" paper, the Herald Tribune, that great difficulties
Mr. Blok was summoned to attend arise
THE FIRST HOLDER для the result of
Court on Wednesday (yesterday) conflicting national interests, but Quite a number of Chinese ownerd
The position of "Chiness Assistant" morning. He (Mr. Rendall) had there a reason to be hopeful that of mul taal have attended the Secre
Temperature and Haridity INDUSTRY IN ACUTE STATE OF great things will be dobe at London. tariat for Chinese Affairs during the
in the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs Personally advised his client to be Inst few weeks 20 that these girls The Herald Tribure wishes the deles could be registered in compliance with at certain specified centres this that of Chief Assistant, Second Assist Maher, Miss Botelho and Mr present, but when the summonses The temperature and humidity-which should not be confused with were called, the complainants (Mr. gation all possible success.
the requirements of the latter section morning at 6 o'clock were:- The New York Times. (Indepen-of the Ordinance, which section was
ant, and so on, held by Cadet officers-A. C. Botelho) were not, present. dent) emphasises that an instan- brought into effect recently by the
has been filled.
In view of that, he would ask his taneous and sweeping success for Hong Kong Government, on instruc-Hong Kong
Maeno the conference is not to be expected, tions from the Colonial Office in Lon- Commenting on the fall In the price and says that the delegation bear
This post was created inst year and Worship to strike out the cross- Manila don.
summonses, of liver in London bullion market yes-with them the hopes and prayers will not be prosecuted for non-registra Swatow
provizion was made for same, at The period during which owners Amoy turday to 20.5/16 pence per ounce, the of all who believe that the mighty tion is six months from December 1, Chefoo. fowest on record, the Daily Mail saya issues of peace and security for the 1929, the date on which regulations Pratas Island that little hope is entertained that the whole world depend on the outcome governing registration came into fores. Shanghai- discovery of new markets for silver is of the conference.
In this connection it may be neces sufficiently important to set off the world, warns the public to be on same of the local vernacular papers The Democrat paper, the Evening aary to point out a misapprehension in abandonment of silver as a standard inspired by those financially inter- or will only be effected within the six guard against hostile propaganda which intimated that registration can currency. The silver industry, therefore, ested in defeating the purpose of mantha' period. This is not so. After is in an acute state of over production, the conference-Reuter's American expiration, the owner of which most authorities ballove pres Service, ages a further fall in values, although bullion dealers generally believe that quotations will settle at a paying level for China-Renter,
loas entailed in the almost universal
Earlier News
Rugby, Yesterday, The First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Alexander, who will be one
FIRM HAND TAKEN of the chief British delegates at
mui tsai..
and all can be prosecuted for non- registration-will stiul have to register but there is the risk of prosecution for,
not having registered within the period. PRICE SOARING UP
Canton, Yesterday.
IN CANTON
Light Snow on White Cloud
[From Our Own Correspondent.)
Government. It was referred to in said that there was an obvious with the British committee to rebuild the last Budget débate in the Legis mistake. lative Connell and approved without
query.
and endow the Shakespeako, Memorial Mr. Rendall said that his cllent Theatre de Stratford-on-Avon, reports had wanted his time in coming to that the net balance to the credit of Mr. Lau Tae-ping is the now Chinese Court and had it been the other the Foundation on December at Assistant. When the present Governor way about, a warrant might have of £50,000 from John D. Rockefeller, amounted to 176,000, including a gift, (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) was heen issued against his cllent for made to the British Fund in 1927, but District Officer in the New Territories, not attending Court.. Mr. Lau served under him.
Affairs,
Subse-
which was retained by the American Mr. d'Almada again remarked committee to secure benefit of high quently Mr. Lad Became Chinese that there was only a technical interest rates in New York, but not Canton, Yesterday. · Writer in the Secretariat for Chinese mistake, and he could assurer. including various donations forwarded Canton has been experiencing the
a position which he was coldest weather since 1896, the eminently fitted to hold by virtue of his Rendall that he would not have American contributors direct to
Stratford." AN thermometer registering 36 degrees
accomplishments as a Chinese scholar: taken a mean advantage if Mr.
The estimated cost of the new thà Leaving the S.CA, Mr. Lau served Rendall's client was not present tre is £150,000. — Reuters' American- last night In Tungshan, the real the Chinese Government for a time. dential Buburb to the east of the He was District Magistrate in more d'Almada's explanation and allow-
His Worship accepted Mr. Service. the forthcoming Naval Conference, WITH RIOTERS
city, it was 82% degrees. Light than one place, Secretary to the ed the cross-summonses to stand FRENCH APOLOGY TO speaking at a meeting last night,
The prices of the three daily snow fell on the White Cloud Moun- Kwangtung Provincial Government said that the conference.
was articles firewood, rice and pea-tains yesterday evening but did not and one time Deputy Commissioner of SAMOA'S ADMINISTRATOR TO fraught with great issues. There nut oll-have been steadily in remain on the ground.
Foreign Affairs at Canton. TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY in which the spirit of co-operation porary suspension of both land was 29 degress. It possible that papers was inaugurated, attached to was no realm of human endeavour creasing of late, due to the tem-In 1898 the lowest point reached When censorate for Vernacular
SURRENDER DEMANDED
was more needed than in an effort and river communications, it is we may get as low this year as the the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs. Tea-money and guarantee in TEMPERS THAT WERE FRAYED to secure a better hands for peace reported. The price on firewood Chinese predict that it will get Mr. Leu re-joined the Civil Service as house-renting: have long been a AT THE HAGUE. by agreement and by reduction of has gone up 60 per cent, while Colder toward Chinese New Year censor and has now received this high standing evil in this City. Strang- armaments.
that of rice to 60 cents per picul, In consequence of the murder of a
Mr. Alexander continued: "You and that of peanut oil, $1 per police during the outbreak at Apla on will find that as soon as the Con Jer. These prices will probably
THEFT OF IRON BARS
Dolley
Wallington, Yesterday
80, the New Zealand Governference is launched public opinion remain steady until February
a firmer will be played upon from two er Canton News Agency
[decided
adopt
hau anthorised the treme angles. You will get prob-
ably virile propaganda for a very
ster action
NOTIFIABLE DISEASE-
dran
if not complete disarma and you will get equally a propaganda to th
One. Ekrop
make In
(Imported) caid of case of diphtheria Victoria City and
OVERCAST AT FIRST
o-day's weather report from Royal Observatory state: clone has weakor and. Is now, central
of Peking
prevails "China
MILY: “UNTRY
promotion.
ABOLITION OF TEA-MONEY
Canton, Yesterday.
ora who could not secure any one
to act as guarantor, and it Im
possible to get into a house at
GERMANS
SOON CORDIAL AGAIN
The Hague, Yesterday.
any cost. The Municipal Hup- The French and Garman ineldent The prevalence of thefta of fron m'ntang Organisation, having this has been satisfactorily settled by the bars in the Shamshuipo district evli customt in mind, has petition issue of French communique fust ed the Municipality, calling atten-gated by the German delegates, declar Kowloon
tion-to-the many Inconveniences
doned at the
racy this) ning Detec and drawbacks of such customing that yesterday's meeting w** "en- Hve Sergeant Meadows, when two and requesting its abolition to the end there was no incident of any tirely cordial Prom the beginning to Chinesa wiTS fore T. 8 save the people, from annoying kind. An optimistic foiling prevaile
with stealing formalities and unreasonable ex that all ALABANGING eight iron bars, actions on the part of the land-
prope of the lords-Canton News Agency,
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AVIATION CONTRACT
Yesterday's French and German clash had a serious siqual today, member of the German delegation manding M. Terulen to explain "offensive statements published French newspapers, adversely, refle ing on the Tardlez@apologised?und
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