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WHAT THE LEAGUE CAPITALIST DEÀD.

HAS BEEN DOING.

Constructive Work Due

at Geneva.

THE EUROPEAN UNION.

HEAD OF WELL-KNOWN FIRM OF

-GUGGENHEIM BROS.

REGAN AS A BUYER.

New York, Yesterday, The death took place to-day of Daniel Guggenheim, Managing Director of the well-known firm

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. The BLISHED closing rate of the dollar on

demand, to-day was 1/8 11/16.

1846

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

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Dainty Byeglasses

N. LAZARUS Ophthalmic Optician

13, Queen's Road Central:

HONG KONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1930.

REVENUE OFFICER IN CAR ACCIDENT.

Coolie Knocked Down & Dies of His Injuries.

SPAIN HEADING FOR EMINENT ENGINEER REVIVAL OF TRADE.

ANOTHER BADLY HURT.

REVOLUTION.

Abuses of Power in

Corrupt Dynasty."

FOUND SHOT.

Man Who Mined the Messines Ridge.

KING TO ABDICATE ?

ACTIVE WAR CAREER.

Rugby, Yesterday.

Whilst driving his motor car in

Madrid, Yesterday. Road, Wanchai, on Twenty thousand. Republicans

ACTION BY THE LIBERAL

PARTY EXPECTED.

SAMUEL'S PROPHECY.

Rugby, Yesterday. Speaking at Exeter yesterday, Sir Herbert Samuel, one of the' leaders of the Liberal Party refer-

LOCAL HONOURS LIST.

Investiture by the Governor.

WELL-MERITED AWARDS.

At Government House this morn- Rugby, Yesterday. Mr. Arthur Henderson, Foreign of Guggenheim Brothers, New Lockhart

Sir John Norton Griffiths was red to the conference between the ing, His Excellency the Governor. Secretary, who returned to "Lon-York-Reuter's American Ser-Saturday, Revenue. Officer Pearce from all parts of the country filled

was involved in an accident in the bull ring to throw down the found shot dead in a surf boat of Government and the Liberal Party (Sir William Peel, KB.E., C.M.G.); don from Geneva yesterday, said vice.

on unemployment and schemes held an Investiture for the purpose which two Chinese were knocked gauntlet to the Monarchy. The which he was the sole occupant, that the meeting of the League

down. One of them received only meeting was entirely revolution-near Alexandria, yesterday. He Assembly had been interesting

slight injuries, but the other was ary, but moderate in language. and useful, perhaps less specta-

was eminent as an engineer and a so badly hurt that he died in the The ex-Liberal Minister, Alcala

· Referring cular than. Inst year.

Government Civil Hospital at 8.45 Zamora, declared that the King soldier and for 10 years was a

must abdicate, but urgeti Re-Member of Parliament,

to the discussion of amendments to the covenant to bring it into! line with the Kellogg Pact, thus rendering private war as impas- sible under it as it already is under the pact, he said that he hoped they might be adapted by the League of Nations before the present meeting broke up.

Last year Great Britain an- nounced her intention of ratify- ing the optional' clause under which all international disputes of a justifiable nature have to be Since then sent to arbitration.

Britain ha ratified the clause, -many other cou tries had done the same, and he had left Geneva con- fident that it will soon be of universal application.

•

This, together with the effec- tive entry into force of the general act of arbitration, which I hope is not far distant, will usefully

increase the scope of internation-

F

p.m.

It appears that Mr. Pearce's publicans to eschew rioting. car was approaching the junction

of Tin Lok Lane, when the two Chinese suddenly came out of the lane carrying a heavy iron girder between them. They dashed across the road toward the re-l clamation in front of, the car.

Unable to Pull Up.

The appearance of the men carrying the load was so sudden that Mr. Pearce was unable to pull up and struck the girder in about the middle. The impact caused both coolies to fall with their heavy load. One man fell clear, whilst the other was pinned under- neath the girder and sustained very severe internal injuries.

The accident was rendered all the more unavoidable by the fact that at the time Mr. Pearce's car WAS passing A tram car. [Daniel Guggenheim, who is When he suddenly saw the ob

Daniel Guggenheim.

King Alfonso.

Others, including the octogen-

He was

head of the well-known London firm of contractors now engaged in carrying out a £2,000,000 con- tract to raise the height of Assuan Dam, across the Nile. During the Great War his most memorable achievement was plan- ning the gigantic mining scheme that wrecked the Messines Ridge. The destruction of plant at the Roumanian oil wells, to prevent the advancing German Army from securing supplies, was also undertaken under his supervision.

-British Wireless Service.

OFFICER'S LOSS.

RAINCOAT STOLEN FROM R.A.F. ADJUTANT.

of conferring honours on local residents mentioned in this year's King's Birthday List,

His Excellency entered the ball- room at 11 a.m., preceded by two Indian A.D.C.'s, and Captain

T. A. H. Coltman, (personal side). Mr. G. W. A. Tufton, Private Secretary to His Excellency, follow-

ed.

Arrived at the daie, Mr. Tuftem read out, first of all, the grant ta Mr. D. W. Tratman, B.A., who re- ceived the C.M.G. Mr. Tratman: was sponsored by the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.E., Acting Colonial Secretary and the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., LID.

His Excellency, in the course of a short speech, said that it gave him especial pleasure to confer the honour upon Mr. Trotman, and it was enhanced by the fact that for many years they had been membera of sister branches, of the Eastern Cadet Service.

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During the boycott and strike of

Sir Herbert Samuel

for stimulating trade. He said that the conference had tome to close quarters with many of the principal aspects of the problem. Nothing could be substituted for 1926, when Mr. Tratman had acted as Secretary for Chinese Affairs, af arbitration and will go a long

a general world revival of trade. way towards setting up a prac-described as

a Capitalist, was stacle on the road it was impossi-urian, Dr. Capcelles, a life-long

That had been understood on all he had won golden opinions amongst ble for him to swerve to avoid it Republican, dilated on 'the ticable plan for the disposal of born in 1856, and began life as a

sides from the beginning, but both British and Chinese, and had earned, a special recommendation every form of international dis- buyer for a commercial house in and had to depend solely on his "abuses of personal power under

A Hakka was to-day charged be-there had been under discussion a pute by the same method of law Switzerland in 1878. In 1884 he able to pull the car up in such

from Sir Reginald Stubba,, who was brakes, which, however, were una corrupt dynasty."

fore Mr. H. R. Batters on two large programme of immediately Governor of the Colony at the time.. and justice as the general rela- laid the foundations of the pre-limited space.

This is the first open expres- counts, namely, larceny of a rain practicable' measures. sion of collective Republican opin-coat, the property of Flying Ofcer tions of individuals in any civil-seat business. He was also a

It was not expected for him to ised state.

Alding Oppressed States.--

"Measures such as these, to- gether with projects like the treaty to provide financial assist-

SIX WEEKS JAIL

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Adjutant, A. G. C. Somerhough, anticipate any statement on the

The honour had been fully earned by

great ability and high devotion to

duty. Director of the Guaranty Trust DISPUTE OVER COIN

ance to States which are unjustly STOP

attacked, which we have also been discussing, and which will almost certainly be adopted by the League during this assembly, are of course intimately bound up with-they are in fact prepara- tions, for the work of disarma- ment.

"This will be taken up in Geneva in a few weeks' time by a committee: which is preparing for the general disarmament confer- ence that we all hope will be held before very long.".

After referring to M. Briand's project for a European union and the steps taken by the Assembly regarding it, he said that with it goes a proposal for a tariff truce in Europe, to be followed by ego- tiations with a view to redficing. customs and tariffs and dealing with other economic questions of

common concern.

Valuable Means,

"These

are the proposals to which Mr. Graham has devoted so much time during the past year and if effect can be given to his, hopes I do not doubt that they will prove valuable means for assisting the League in producing that feeling of stability and security which must so much facilitate agreement upon dis- armament."

Representatives of European nations have, on the suggestion of M. Briand, instructed Sir Eric Drummond in preparing the agenda for the next meeting of the European powers at Geneva in January, to take due note of the results of the conference which is to be held in Geneva in November, in pursuance of the plar initiated by Mr. Graham to give further consideration to the European tariff problem. This is

ance

PRESS

New York, Yesterday. A ruling of vital import-

to millions of private vintners and brewers has, been laid down in Washing- ton by Prohibition Commis- sioner Woodcock, that the manufacture of wine and beer in private houses is virtually beyond the reach of Federal interference, and provided that sale was not intended it was safe from molestation. -Reuter's American Service.

London, Yesterday. The "Pilgrim Trust," as the Harknesses benefaction to Great Britain is styled, begins work on October 1. The ex-Premier, Mr. Baldwin, one, of the trustees, in out- lining the objects of the donation in a letter to the Times says that the trustees had been given complete dis- cretion to use the fund for any purpose covered by the legal word "charitable."

The gift was prompted in the words of the donor by ad-r miration of the manner in which Britain incurred and has borne her burdens of the Great War..

New York, Yesterday. A message from Havana states that an aeroplane from Miami has brought $20,000,- 000 in cash for the prepara- tion of a possible continua- tion of the rum yesterday on the banks Beuter's Amer can Service

BASTA

HINKLER UNBEATEN mores Drape

'BUS CONDUCTOR GETS A PUNCH ON THE NOSE.

"BOILING HOT."

A dispute over a sliver dollar led to a motor 'bus conductar be- ing assaulted by four men at mid- night yesterday on a Kowloon Motor Bus vehicle at Prince Ed- ward Road, near the Folice Train- ing School. There was a sequel

to the affray when three of the

the bus conductor.

TALKIES IN KOWLOON.

The China Mail learns to- day that the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon, will open their talk- ing pictures' season either on October 10 or October 15. It is also understood that the opening film will be a choice from "The Wedding March" starring Erich Von Stranheim and Fay Wray, or Colleen- Moore in "Broadway Babies" or other selections.

the

B.A.F. from the Officers' Mess, Ma subject which the Government | Tau Kok, and unlawful trespasa at Sta

R.A.F. barracks. Accused denied the larceny but pleaded guilty to the latter charge. Ser- geant M. O'Connell prosecuted.

F. O. Somerhough said that he last saw his rain coat at lunch time on Thursday, He recognised the coat as his property.

In evidence, Li Ping-chun, em- ployed as No. 1 Boy said that on: Thursday night at about ten o'clock he was returning to the Sergeants' Mess by the corner. He saw the accused leaving the door of the

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accésed,

four men involved were charged [CİN£811||2|28|3)|28||CEAMBUILT£3¶LUKE18862X39ÉÐUÐALLEG Officers' Mess room carrying a to-day before Mr. H. R. Batters with having assaulted Chu Wah, ion since the coup d'etat in 1923. parcel hig left shoulder.

challenged Complete order was maintained Witness Nos. 1 and 3 denied the charge, by an enormous display of force and the latter ran away. Wit but the second accused pleaded at all strategic points, although no gave chase and caught him on "guilty."

the censorship was abolished. the Ma Tau Kok Road, but the par- Outlining the circumstances, The law forbids attacks against cel was not with accused. He Sergeant J. Whitcroft said that the King, and many are asking took witness to where he had drop the 'bus in question was travel- how the outspoken orators are ped the parcel which, when opened by witness, was to contain F. 0. ling from the Star Ferry to Row going to fare-Reuter.

Somershough's rain cont. Accused loon City.

told witness that he wanted to sleep at the Air Force barracks. Accused was then banded over to Sergeant F. G. Coppock, RÅ‚F. who took him to the Police Station and had him charged.

At the Po Hing Theatre stoppage, four men board-

ed the vehicle, which proceeded on

KIING'S DILEMMA.

Visit Argentinn.

its journey. If was alloged that Why Spain's Monarch Cannot the first man handed the conduc- tor a silver dollar to pay for three fares, which was thirty cents. The conductor refused the dollar, stating that it was not genuine.

"

A. Genuine Dollar.

Madrid, Aug. 10, Buenos Aires reports that King Alfonso intended visiting Argentina in 1981, when the Prince of Wales will make an official visit to the Sergeant Whitcroft' was of Buenos Aires exhibition, find no opinion that the dollar was a good confirmation here. one. Anyhow, the four men argu- ed with the conductor from the Yaumati to Prince Edward Road, at which place the second accus- ed asaauited the conductor making the latter's nose bleed. The con- ductor, also fell on the first class

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BUS FATALITY,

Whilst playing outside his house in Baulkley Street, at about 5.85 p.m. yesterday,, a Chinese boy

apartment in the bus. The named Wong Nal-tani (6), who

His Worship convicted accused on

the larceny charge and passed sen- tence of six weeks' hard labour. was discharged, on the Accused second count.

OBLIGING THIEF.

GOES WITH COMPLAINANT TO POLICE STATION.

A STRANGE CASE.

Bocond man tried to run away lived at No. 67, first floor, was remarked Detective Inspector C. P "A very strange case altogether," but was caught by Sergeant Whit-knocked down and and fatally in Fallon at the Kowloon Court this croft near the railway bridge on

OCCASIONAL RAIN.

The Royal Observatory's weather report to-day states:

A weak anti-cyclone covers Eouth Manchuria. -

The typhoon is filling up to the north-west of Haiphong..

Forecast-E. winds, moder- ate to cloudy; occasional rain.

To-day, 10.50 a.m.-Typhoon. in about 141 degrees Long, E. and 21 degrees Lat. N.; mov- ing N.N.W. (south-west of the Bonin Islands),

Consulate- The American General has received the fol. lowing typhoon warning from the Manila Observatory

Yesterday, 8.40 p.m.-Cy- clone or typhoon in W. of the Northern Ladrone or Mariana Islands, moving W.N.W. or N.W. Hong Kong Long – 124 10 27" 22° 18′ 13′′ Hong Kong Lat.

Rainfall. Rainfall to 10 a.m. to-day, .8.0 Reinfall since January 1,

94.48 Inches against an averago' - of 75.81 inches.

Temperature.

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The temperature at certain specified centres this morning at 6 o'clock was!----

Hong Kong.

Manila

Mr. R. M. Dyer, who was invested us Commander of the Order of the British Empire, was sponsored by the Hon. Mr. T. H. Creasy; CB.E.. and Rear Admiral R. A. S. 'Hi, C.B.E., R.N.

His Excellency, after referring to the work done for the Colony by Mf. Dyer in connection with ship- bullding, added that his kindness to coldiers and sailors atationed in Hong Kong Ind become proverbial. That alone aufficiently merited the

honour.

There' must be thousands of Service men scattered about, the Empire who looked back with gratitude to the hospitality and help extended to them by Mr. Dyer, and also his wife.

Mrs. Lily Morris, who received the M.B.E., was congratulated by the [Governor upon her fine record in the éducational world in Hong Kong. Her devotion to duty had earned. this reward..

Mrs. Morris was sponsored by Mr. G. P. de Martin, M.E.E., B.A., and

O.B.E. Mr. Ho Kom-tong,”

Lieutenant R. W: Btephans, of the 1st Battalion, Somerset Light In- fantry, was also invested with the: M.B.E. Lieut. Stephens was escorted to the dais by two brother officers, Lieut. L.. N. Evans, and Lieut. R. N. Thicknesse

In conferring the honour, HE Excellency, after outlining Leut Stephens's career in the Service said that his work in connection with the evacuation of troops from the Rhineland had contributed largely to gaining him this well- merited reward.

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Pratas Island

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Foochow

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Amoy Swatow

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Chefoo Shanghai

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At the conclusion of the Investi ture, the National Anthem wal

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played, after which His Excellency and aufte left the ballroom,

Prince Edward Road. The first jured by a motor bus owned by the morning, when a Chinese was might make, but he had reason to Dominion delegates to the Im and third accused were prevented which, Fung Hang, reported the ac with the larceny of two pieces of the country would be informed i Lord Melchett is Chairman of

China Motor Bus Co., the driver of charged before Mr. H. R. Butters believe that within a brief period perial Conference. from escaping, by a European gen- tleman who was a passenger Incident to the Police. The boy was clothing, the property of a Chinese the nature of the proposals under the Union, and the Research Com thebus. On the way to the taken to the Kowloon Hospital woman living at 48, Temple Street discussion and the Liberal Party mittee is under the chairmanship

He pleaded "Guilty” particularly encouraging. Bri- CAPTAIN MATTHEWS FAILS TO that a fourth man had run away the other three, men helped second-Inspector Fallon informed the specific measures it desired to see for the Colonies in the Conserva

Police Station it was discovered where he died at 9.45 p.m./

would declare in due course the of Mr. Amery, who was Secretary and also that $14.50 was missing secased to assault witness Court that the woman met the de adopted. British Wireless Ser- tive Government. The report from the conductor's bag. It was The next whters called was fendant coming down on a train vice. not known, however, whether the Mr. Issac L. Goldenberg, residing from Canton. Defendant told her money fell to the ground or was at Prince Edward Road, He sat that he had no home and nowhere stolened that there was a big commoto go to, and the woman ofered to

tish Wireless Service.

France Wants Peace,

aka Paris, Yesterday,

Aclear cut definition of the

French foreign policy was enun-

BREAK RECORD.

"DOGGED BY ILL LUCK.

Rugby, Yesterday

related by the Premier, M. Tardieu, Captain Matthews, who is en- Story of the Blow yetion on the buss over fares. The take him in. She kept him for six

in a speech at Alencon to-day: "He said that France intended to per raged on a solo fight to Austra

EMPIRE TRADE.

PREFERENCE.

jaets out its case for the special *** stimulation of inter-imperial trade and gives, in appendices the draft heads of gaggested trade agreements between the United Kingdom and the Domin ions and India.

The complainant. In evidence, arguztient/gotorboiling, hot at the day. GENERAL SYSTEM OF TARIFF severe in the task of organising is, struck the full fury of the said that the first accused did not Training School, and the second When defendant disappeared the peace politically and economically south-west monsoon on the four- Borded the bus. He was given Bet" by punching, the bus conduc was missing. She did not report hand him a silver dollar when they accused started the fight with his woman found that some clothing throughout the world, especially ey from Rangoon to Bangkok three

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