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SCHEME FOR EMPIRE CHINESE CONSUL'S

TRIBUNAL

Discussed by Imperial Conference.

A NON-PERMANENT COURT

Rugby, Yesterday.

PROTEST.

“Wrongful” Arrest of a Member of His Staff?

DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY.

18T BLISHED

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HONG KONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 1930.

MR. F. W. HAST.

PRESENTATION ON LEAVING

GOVT. SERVICE.

HARBOUR MASTER'S TRIBUTE.

The European and Chinese mem- bers of the staff of the Harbour De- partment gathered in full force in the compound of the Harbour Office this morning to do honour to Mr.

BARBAROUS MURDER

SHOCKING DEATHS: OF MISSIONARIES.

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. — The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/8%.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

ARMISTICE ECHO.

OBSERVANCE BY ITALIAN COMMUNITY.

CATHEDRAL SERVICE,

William Francis Hast, First Claas CHINA'S PROMISE. bended by its Conaul-General

*

is

TO CAPTURE GUILTY, VERY SOON."

London, Yesterday.

Dainty Eyeglasses

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13, Queen's Road Central.

P

GRAPHIC ACCOUNTS SERIOUS ATTACK ON

THE GOVERNMENT.

·OF AIR DISASTER..

| No Grounds That R.101

Broke in Mid Air.

FRENCHMEN'S EVIDENCE:

"

Failure to Check Growth of Unemployment.

TORY AMENDMENT.

La Saluda. Facisti was very uch in evidence on the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral," Glanealy, this morning when the Italian Community of Hong Kong,

gathered to do hoyour Lighthouse Keeper, who is retiring

to the Cathedral

the glori-

London, Yesterday. after nearly 30 years' service with

London, Yesterday. Johannesburg, Yesterday.

ous dead of Italy, the occa At the R.101 enquiry to-day, The Opposition's first serious The final consideration of con-Following the arrest of a mem- the Government of Hong Kong.

sion being the anniversary of the Major Cooper, of the Air Minis attack on the Government since stitutional aspects

The gathering in the compound оп inter-ber of the staff of the Chinese

Italian Armistice.

try,

a member of the special the re-opening of Parliament was Imperial relations was begun at a Consulate, the Chinese Consul which was tastefully decorated

The memorial service was tim-committee of investigation which opened by Mr. Neville Chamber- meeting of the heads of the dele-General, Ho Tsang, has. lodged a with flags, included the Harbour

ed for 9.30 a m but long before flew to Beauvais immediately lain, in moving the official Con- gation to the Imperial Confer-strong protest with the Union Master, the Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole,

address that time those taking part had after the accident, stated that servative. amendment ence this morning, and resumed Department of Foreign Affairs, R.N., (retired), Comdr. JB.

begun to arrive, the clergy and there were no grounds for sup[regretting the "failure of the this afternoon. The work will be demanding the 'punishment of the Newill, D.S.O., R.N., and Mr. T. continued to-morrow. `.

civilians greeting each other with posing that the airship broke to Government to propose any mea Alicials concerned,

an W. H. Hosegood. also

In the House of Commons to- In presenting Mr. Hast with a|

a Fascist salute with the right pieces in the air.

sures adequate to deal with the The Prime Minister of Canada, apology. Under the South Afri-

Six French witnesses testified crisis in the industrial, agricul- Mr: Bennett, presided at, this can Diplomatic Immunity Act, Westminster Chiming Clock, and day, questioned in regard to the arm outstretched.

The service, which started at to seeing the airship flying low tural; and commercial situation. afternoon's meeting, at which anybody serving a legal process Mrs. Hast with a crystal necklace, murder of the missionaries Miss progress was reported by Lord on the member of a-staff-of-any-Comdr. Hole said that the presents Nettleton and Miss Harrison, Mr. 5.30 sharp, was conducted by His and dipping "at grips with the or check the continued growth of Henderson,

Valtorta, elements," as one said, then hear-Junemployment.". The debate will Lordship Bishop H Sankey's Committee, to which the Consulate is liable to a fine of were subscribed for by Mr. Hast's Arthur

Foreign

One elderly conclude with a division at 11 three years' imprison colleagues in recognition of Mr.

D.D., assisted by the Cathedral ing an explosion.

A defeat Conference had referred certain £500 or -specific questions for detailed ment, or both. The member of Hast's long service with the Gov. Minister, after detailing with the clergy and seminarists, Included workman, who explained that he p.m., on November 4. Ensideration. The Sankey Com- the staff of the Chinese Consul- ernment of Hong Kong, and it gave circumstances of the "barbarous" in the gathering in the Cathedral was in a wood after rabbits, said of the Government is not expect-

the Saleelan Fathers and that he was close to the airship ed. mittee were engaged this morn-ate concerned is alleged to have him much pleasure to be asked to murder, said that he was satisfied were

Brothers of the St. Louls Indus when she dived and fell. He was.

Waiting for Russia. ing in the examination of the been arrested on a charge of not hand the things over.

that everything humanly possible trial School, and nuns of the Ita-blown down by the force of the Born In A Lighthouse.

Mr. William Graham, replying, provisions proposed to be insert-possessing a registration certi-, el in the legislation, to be intro-ficate; but he was later releasted. Mr. Hast, the Harbour Master was done to avert the shocking lian Convent and a large zumber explosion. He was positive that

she broke only on touching the while admitting the gravity of said, was born in a lighthouse in tragedy, which His Majesty's of the orphans. duced in the Parliament of the-Reuter.

1874, and it was appropriate that Government and members. In all

A Tall Catafalque, "i ground. Reuter.

|the industrial situation thought United Kingdom, to give effect to

In the centre aisle of the Cathe-

Earlier News. he should have carried out the tra-

that the present outlook was a the recommendations contained

ditions of his family by being him-quarters of the House deeply de-dral, at the foot of the main alter On the resumption of the little more hopeful and expressed

The British Minister was erected a self a lighthouse keeper Mr. Hast plored.

tall eatafalque R.101 enquiry, Sir John Simon the opinion that until Russia re- ference on the operation of Remanded from yesterday on a Dominion Legislation... The Com- charge of possession of seditious joined the Hong Kong Govern formally demanded punitive mea draped in black with white edg-read passages from the diary of covered there could be no rent

and the symbol of death the airship's designer, Colonel European recovery. documents, Leung Wing, on appear.ment in 1901 and in nearly 30 years' sures against the culprits and Ings

The service opened with an im- Richmond stating that during Referring to the Imperial Con- ing before Mr. E. E. Lindsell at service half breath caloya Dr. C. T. Wang, in reply, said pressive requiem Mass gold, by the the rehearsal light on June 27 ference he declared that the de- the Central First Court this morn charge of all three of the Colony's

faced with two No decisions have, of course, ing had a further charge framed mala lighthouses, and had perform that the barbarous incident would Bishop, after which the clorgy for the Hendon air pageant, the legates were been taken, but it is understood against him by Detective-Sergeant ed his work with absolute credit be severely handled The and seminarists formed into a ship had to be pulled out from a choices, fratly Mr., Bennett's pro- posals for a 10 per cent. Empire that the trend of the discussion Carey.

They were all sorry Fukien authorities hoped to cap-procession, which headed by the steep dive.

Cross made its way three times Shortly after this one of the Tariff, and secondly, Empire de favours the proposal of a Com- Defendant was again remanded, that Mr. Hast was leaving them but

Tribunal,

before and his Worship fixed the hearing the time comes when all men must ture the guilty party very soon. round the catafalque chanting the lifting bridles snapped, and the velopment by means of "Volun- monwealth

Extra troops had been sent to death service, after which His airship had to be pitched up at with which he quoted proposi tary preference," in connection retire and take things easy. The which any inter-Dominion issue for Saturday at 11 am.

speaker hoped that Mr. Hast would

Lordship pronounced the blessing. the nose considerably, and was tions like Empire rationalisation, may voluntarily be taken for

rather unstable in the pitch. arbitration. The competence of

bulk purchase, and import boards. Similar symptoms were notice. Graham outlined the Gov- the Court would be confined to:

able when it flew in the air pageernment's efforts, for istance, disputes between, the

ant the next day. mènts in the Commonwealth.

the coal deputation to Scandina A survivor, Mr. Bell, gave via, the mission investigating the evidence that at the start of the markets in China, and the in- fatal flight, three water ballast quiries afoot in the iron, steel, bugs had to be released, which and cotton trades. seemed an abnormal number. The ship was very heavy, and did not leave on an even keel Reuter.

in the report of last year's Con-

mittee will meet again to-mor-

-No-Decisions.

row.

Govern-

ALLEGED SEDITIOUS PAPERS.

COUNCIL MEETING.

to himself.

The general idea at present is Council on Thursday, the Attarney STOP PRESS

that the tribunal should consist of five members, that each party should appoint one jurist and one non-jurist, these four agreeing on a fifth member, who world Dreside. He would necessarily be a member of the British Em pire. The parties might also agree to assessors with special knowledge of the subject under

At the meeting of the Legislative General will move the first reading

of

A Bill to amend the Police Force Ordinance 1900.

A Bill to amend the Probates Ordinance, 1897,

Bilto amend the Summary

offences Ordinance, 1845.

A Bill to consolidate and amend dispute. The desirability of the law relating to the District some such Empire Tribunal be- Watch Force.

A Bill to amend the law relating came obvious when the British

theatrical Government and the Dominions to

performances at Governments signed the optional places of públic entertainment. clause and when all, with the ex- A Bill for promoting the, revision ception of the Irish Free States, of the Ordinances of Hong Kong entered a reservation in regard to by the repeal of Ordinances and the dispute between the Govern other Enactments which are spent ment members of the Commoner no longer required and by the wealth,

Exchange of Views. The methods whereby the de- gree of consultation between the Dominions may be strengthened

is felt that value would attach to

pro-

correction of, arrors!

A Bill to amend the law relating. to Companiea.

Havana, Yesterday

assist them.

Deplorable Impression.

The Chinese Foreign Minister was fully alive to the deplorable

impression created d. by

tragedy.

the

Lt. Col. Sir Assheton Pownall Henderson shad ask the prin- (Cons.) suggested that Mr.

Forecast N. Ewinds,

strong; fine. missionaries, in view of the disturbed state of certain parts of China.

According to signals dis- played at Signal Hill to-day,. the Formosa Channel is being threatened by a gale N.N.E.

Rainfall.

STRONG WINDS.

To-day's weather report from the Royal Observatory states: An accident followed by

The anti-cyclone now central. over, the lower. Yangisze. Yal-. two attempts at rescue were involved in the death of cipal missionary societies to with-ley has strengthened, the United States

draw their missionaries, anyhow, Vice- Consuls William

their women Jackson (Havana), J. T. Wainwright (Matanzas), and the form- er's wife, whom a gust of wind blew over the top of a cliff into the shark infested waters of Matanzas Bay. Her husband jumped in to save her and both were in ‚difficulties, whereupon Wain- wright dived into the sea, which was very rough. All were drowned. Sidney Guest, another United States Vice Consul of Havans, narrowly escaped when he also tried to save his companions-Reu- ters' American Service.

Shanghai, Yesterday. One hundred and six silk filatures have closed down in China, effecting 40,000 workers. Reuter.

Mr. Henderson replied that the Missionary Society did not like to withdraw. its workers, whether male or female,... even from the disturbed area. The Foreign Office, had been in touch with them, but withdrawal was a matter for themselves to deter- mine.

Mr.

Mr. Baldwin asked Henderson to convey the thanks of the House of Commons to Mr. Martin Mr. Henderson said that| certainly he would do

(Cheers)."

80.

Civil War Ended? Questioned in regard to the situation in China, Mr. Henderson said that after the intervention. of the Governor of Manchuria,

Rainfall to 10 am to-day nil. Rainfall since January 1, 96.19 inches against an aver- age of 80.71 Inches.

Temperature.

The temperature at certain

specified centres this morning at 6 o'clock was

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¿BURNT OUT.

WAR LORDS TO MEET

CHIANG KAI-SHEK TO CONFER WITH CHANG HSUEH-LIANG.

TIENTSIN THE VENUE.

Nanking, Yesterday, Tientsin Instead of Tsingtao will be the venue of the confer

ence between Chiang Kai-shek and Chang Hauch-fang if the arrange

Liberaf Support

Sir Herbert Samuel, who spoke after a meeting of the Liberal Party, accused the Government, of inactivity and lack of zeal in connection with unemployment, which made it very difficult for Liberais to awrt the Govern ment's plans. Sir Herbert Samuel was equally critical of the Conservative amendment. Thus, without Liberal support of the latter the Government will sur- vive. Reuter.

LOCAL ESTATE.

WIDOW'S REQUESTS TO HER CHILDREN.

ments now being made materialbic. Chiang Kai-shek has. wired to the National Government that he is

Some Interesting provisions are not going to Tsingtao from Fong- contained in the will of Yung hus as originally intended, but to Cheung (or Chang)-si, a widow Nanking, arriving. In time to at

tend the fourth plenary session of who died at Nh, 2, Glenealy on opening the Central Executive Committee April 28 list. The estate amount- on November 11, after, ed to $18,000, with $0,774 local which he plans visiting Peking property, and probate has been and Tientsin-Reuter.

granted, to Yung Hui-chung, "son

of my late husband, Yung Hing- pong."

has also been considered in the out the General Economic light of recent experience, and it Staff being consulted. Sir a free exchange of views and im- Shirley Benn laid particular em- pressions of general current in-phasis upon the need for agree

the civil war appeared to be end- ternational questions. This ten-ments between. His Majesty's Governments assembled. In the

edtemporarily. Manchurian dency might be stimulated by a

be spared for many years to come forces now controlled a large measure of persopal contact and present Conference as to the use to enjoy his well-earned pension, part of north-eastern China out- the presence in London of an which they would take of the Australian Liaison Officer and sub-bureau rather than upon the and he hoped too, that the clock side Manchuria. The National the presence of the United King- constitution of the bureau itself. would serve to awaken him in the Government had declared that it dom officer in Ottawa and SouthBritish Wireless Service morning, but not necessarily as would now take the suppression

'A FAMOUS JOURNAL.

Peace At Last?: early in the morning as heretofore of Communist agitation and bri Africa, indicative of the

London, Yesterday. Adressing Mrs. Hast, Comdr. Igandage in South China, and

Shanghai, Testerday. cess which it considered might. The heads of the delegations to Hole said that the subscriptions Central China seriously in hand,

Tokyo, Yesterday. advantageously be developed be the Imperial Conference at 10, given by Mr. Hast's colleagues had and was moving troopsTM to the

Fire to-day destroyed the plant The North China Daily News, tween the Dominions in the man- Downing Street, this morning, been so generous that after buying affected areas of the Japan Advertiser, Toxyd's commencing on the forthcoming er which each could choose for began the final consideration of the clack there was still money left Sir Kingsley Wood asked whefamous American newspaper.meeting of -Chiang Kai-shek and are as follows:-

Chang Hauet-liang, saya that itself The Information thus questions concerned with the con- to buy her the pretty necklace, ther, in spite of the unsettled circulated need not necessarily be stitution aspect of inter- which they trusted she would ac state of China, discussions were Tokyo, Later there is little doubt those who confined to Foreign Affairs. Imperial relations. It is learned cept, des

proceeding in regard to extrater The fre, which was apparently look upon the establishment of As to the question of Domin in well-informed circles that the Progress in Colony,ritorial rightenere due to defective electric wiring, vec importance with matter of tons Communication with foreign meeting disposed of questions of In returning thanks, Mr. Haat Mr. Henderson replied: 1 don't broke out after the morning edi.vital importance will attach the To Yung Hul-ching, another countries, when the question of a Commonwealth tribunal by said that that was the most difficult emergency arises, it will be per means of communication and moment of his lifeHe wish sects the other. missible for a Dominion Govern consultation between His ed to express his heartfelt, the Sir Kinga ment to communicate direct with Majesty's Governments and for the kind words which had been Was it not very British representatives accredit on foreign affairs and spoken, about him by Comdr. Hole Government ed to foreign powers and also to channels of communication be and also show his appreciation of tal make arrangements through the tween the Dominions, and foreign the generosity of his col

and

ons for commercial and Governments. It was agreed giving him and his wife

Ich that the Empire tribunal should some presents, which lans be -permanent and con- freasure. He was concerned, glat of five members, all belong As a matter

ngi the Commonwealth, each feel his age

dispute to appoint coul:

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member

quite see

Becond Disaster,

one question tion was off the press. The build livellest hoper to the meating. ting was deserted, and there were The Daily News adds that dif aked no casualties. Neighbouring culties still confronting both lead cult for any geisha houses were also destroyers justify the view that failure give any undered. The loss is estimated at to take the elementary precaution of personally exchanging opinióne Connection 1,000,000 yen, partially covered by would be tantamount

insurance. Mr. Fielsker acquired

nderson replied that all the paper in 1908, and developed der to the faiparous be taken into account. It into one of the best known which are again acti Unless the National American Journalsi outside Ame

fully comprehends - the ca. It was Courageous Const)

hquake, but

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The future plans, or the

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DIED CE SHOCK.

Apart from bequests of re- siduary estate, special bequests

To Yung Hing-chung, sole ex- ecutor, a special sum of $100, and my American gold dollar.

son, my diamond ring, mount- ed in platinum, and to each of the other children of "my late husband, one gold dollar.

To each of my daughters-in- law, $10 for mourning, expenses, and another 64 at the expiration of the usual period Singe

To Yung Wing hong

Yung Hul-ching,

surren influen/ex

altwork:

overnmen

principles lang=rb÷

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Testator - directa

funeral shall be entirely accord-

and that

best gold bangles,

red by him, at his marriage.

8:600,"

Fong phan

OF LORD THOMSON PASSES AWAY

Lesterday

arily be restricted.

u hilang and Yon Haling to Chinese custom, hay, momentarily be dis no European hearse be used

will loze mock of Li Kap-tza, alias, Yah-hu lang Kai-shek who died intestate at 14, Bal Yuen -ilang come to a Lane, Hong Kong, on February 181 regarding future lost, left estate

has occurred of action

tle:

of Lord atlong at

the

cent de Letters of

face value and been gra

ormal Lau-shi, tempor

"the same address.