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THE

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Petrol filter; fuel pump-clean fuel, con-

stant feed

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adjustment

Crutch torsional damper-cosy engagement Funken tapered roller bearings-at 12

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HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE

25, Queen's Road C. & at Stubbs Road.

The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd

The

Library, Supreme Court

China Mail

No. 27,671

CHINA LIGHT & RACES PICKPOCKET

POWER CO.

+

་

SENTENCED.

Final Dividend Quite Big Wad of Notes in

Unjustified."

SHAREHOLDER'S PROTEST.

His Hand.

OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE.

EST

„BLISHED

1845

HONG KONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1930.

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

DUNLOP Reinforced

Tyres

Advertis

Haege

LOCAL BRANCH.

Podder Bldg.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

SPANISH REVOLT. "POLICY OF CHANGING LONDON. DAMAGE IN CENTRAL DEATH OF LOCAL

COLONEL GALAN SENTENCED

TO DEATH.

IRON"

COUP D'ETAT FÄILS.

NO GOOD FOR RULE

OF INDIA.

Hendaye, Yesterday, DYNAMIC FORCES

A message from Madrid states that Colonel Galan (who was sen- A protest by Mr. B. W. When Jarob Guyas, described as tenced to four years' imprison- Bradbury that the final divi-» Uruguayan, made his second ment for attempting a coup d'etat dend proposed by the Directors appearance before Mr. R. E. Lind-¦in 1629), and Captain Salenus, "seems quite unjustifled," was sell in the Central Magistracy this two of the lenders of the abortive made to-day at the twelfth morning, on a charge of having revolt uit Jaca, were court martial- ordinary yearly meeting of picked $200 from the pocket of led, sentenced to death and exe- shareholders of the China Light¦ Kong Sun, at the twelfth extra ruted. Other officers were sen- and Power (1918), Ltd., held in ruce meeting. Happy Valley, an tenced to life terms of imprison- the head office of the Company, additional charge of having en-ment.-Reuter. St. George's Huilding, Chater tered the Colony without a valid Road.

Passport was entered. Chairman's Speech.

"Unfortunate," After the Secretary had read the notice convening the meeting, and the nuditors report, the Chuirman said:—

Appearing for the accused, Mr.

technical offence.

Accused's Version.

A General Uprising.

Madrid. Yesterday.

He jed. to-day..

MAHARAJAH AND MR. CHURCHILL.

AEROPLANES TO LAND ON

ROOFS OF HOUSES?

VAST AIR GARAGES.

Rugby, Yesterday.

The General Purposes' Com- mittee of the London County Council states that the question |

The Maharajah says that the acts of violence.-British Wireless members of the Round Table Con-!

Service. ference have reached the conclu-]

Tremendous Forces.

The Maharajah of Bikaner says!

Righteous Forces.

D most

able settlement. But be

recent

STATION.

Unruly Seaman Loses His Temper.

CONSTABLE STRUCK. '

PROFESSOR.

A Great Loss to the University.

DR. C. Y. WANG.

Antonio de Castra, a scamán The death occurred at 4 a.m. to-

was

the

Re-

of providing aircraft landing ac- on board the President Jefferson, day at his residence of Professor commodation in Central London was this morning brought before C. Y. Wang, M.D. (Edin.), M.B., is receiving careful consideration. Mr. E. H. Williams in the Central Ch.B. (Edin.), B.Sc., FRCP, The Committee was recently re.Police Court charged with having D.P.H. D.T.M. & H., L.M.S. quested by the Council to con-assaulted a Shantung Police con- (H.K.). London, Yesterday. sider the practicability of utilis. stable, and, secondly, with having Professor C. Y. Wang was ap- The Maharajah of Bikaner, in ing for garage and other accom- damaged a bench, the property of pointed Professor of Pathology statement in reply to Mr.modation for air machines in Cen- the Crown, in the Central Police at the University of Hong Kong Winston Churchill's speech, on tral London the river Thames, Station.

on May 18, 1920. He graduated Thursday, asks: "Does anybody roofs of large buildings and the Accused pleaded that the con- in medicine at the University of According to a report from Hen-in his senses believe that articu-roofs of other buildings in the stable, who was on point duty, Edinburgh and was awarded the daye martial law will shortly be late India, embracing the great streets where the skyline is suf- 'used his stick on him, otherwise Gold Medal in 1916. He graduat F. E, d'Almada, jun, said that his proclaimed through Spain. The majority of thinking people, can!ficiently level for the construc- he would not have struck him. He ed in science at the University of client's passport had said that he Government has issued a state- be content with permanent sub-tion of superstructure balforms added that he was on his way back Manchester in 1918. In 1917 he could come to Hong Kong, but un- ment to the effect that the revolt ordination to a bureaucratic sys- for the taking off and alighting of to the ship for the four o'clock was appointed interim Assistant With your approval I propose fortunately it had no vise. Hein Jaca was a prelude to a gen- tem of Government, or can be held "ght aircraft.-British Wireless watch at the time.

Superintendent of the Röyal Col- to take the report and accounts as would have to plead guilty to a eral uprising throughout Spain in subjection by a policy of blood Service.

Story of the Affair.

lege of Physicians Laboratory. read.

and warna people to expect stern and iron?"

During the course of his medical The net profit for the year end- The Chinese detective, who measures. Reuter.

that the incident occurred outside Medical Scholarship by the Hong Sub-Inspector F. Hoare said career he was awarded the Belilios ed September 30, 1930, avaliable effected the arrest, was cross-ex-

Earlier Cables. for distribution after payment of amined by Mr. d'Almada, He

Hendaye, Saturday.

the Star Ferry wharf, Hong Kong. Kong College of Medicine, and a the interim dividend of 25 cents and that the accused had the four Reports that a revolt has sion that the "great dynamic force

Strong Reproof,

at about 2.40 yesterday after Fellowship-in Public Health by London, Saturday. per share on the "Old" shares and 350 notes in his right hand all the 'broken out at the Spanish garri-stirring India" should be incorpor-

noon, when the accused appeared the University of Manchester. In to the son at Jaca, state that 1,500 men,tated in a federal constitution in speech on India has provoked was going up to several paasen- McCunn Research

Mr. Winston Churchill's proportionate amounts on the way from the racecourse

to be in a fighting attitude. He pathology he received the "1930 issue" shares, is $455,-, No. 2 Police Station.

assisted by armed civilians, took which British India should Kong Sun gave evidence to the possession of the town and occu-inked with the States, "but we Minister and a vigorous disclaimer tendant of the Ferry Company ship and, later, a Fellowship. He be strong reproof from the Prime gers on the whaf. An Indian at- and a Carnegie Research Scholar Scholarship, 747.36, which, we recommend, be "appropriated as follows:-

effect that he was buying some pied all strategic positions, The are told if we attain our purpose from the Times that his view in went to the Shantung_constable, was also elected a member of the Pay a final dividend of 50 cents sweep tickets at the time of the rebels then commandeered all India will be handed over to any way represent Conservative and asked him to take the accused, Edinburgh Pathological Club. per share on the "Old" shares alleged theft. He saw the accus- motor transport and a strong re-handful of wild men nilotted prior to October 1, 1920, ed held by the detective. and in bel column set out in the direction will finally plunge India into a chosen représentatives of all three sengers. When the policeman ap-only 42 years of age, was

. who

polley. The Times says that the away as he was annoying the pas Professor C. Y, Wang, who was and of proportionate amounts on his right hand was N wad o of Huesca. A skirmish was sub- Chinese confusion."

British political parties are work-proached him, the accused took author of the "Handbook of the "Old" shares allotted after notes,

sequently reported with the Gov- that date; of 6.44 cents per share

ing night and day-working, the truncheon from the constable Pathology." In addition he pub- ernment troops, in which nurner- Rebela on the "1980 issue" shares allot-

may be hoped, not as partisans but jand hit him below the right eye, lished many papers. Goyns stated that he had papers jous casualties occurred.

on tubercu- ted on February 7, 1930, and of to say that he was a representa- captured the Governor of Huesca that if these dire results followed team and with some hopes of causing a deep laceration.

losis. proportionate amounts on the tive of a chocolate firm in Shang-end his aide-de-camp, who were the chief sufferers would be the derstanding with

success to reach a basis of un Accused was finally overpower- #1930 issue" shares allotted sub-hi. He arrived at one o'clock on en route to Jaca in search of Princes and the people of India, tives of India for the solution of Police Station, where he

the representa ed, and taken to the Central In Hong Kong he is a member sequent to February 7, 1930, thus the Saturday in question and went news, also the Bishop of Jaca, while for every British interest

of the Chinese Club, and the to arrange whom they are holding as host imperilled Indian interests would situation which confronts the Bri- the constable. He appeared to ble and had been fill for about six absorbing about $414,000, leav-to the

Chinese Recreation Club. dicult and dangerous charged with having assaulted Star Theatre ing a balance of about $42,000 to some business proposals. He was ages.

cently he developed throat trou- auffer tenfold."**"Britain would be carried forward to the new told that the manager had gone.) Government troops stationed suffer some loss; we should lose fairly claim that his speech in At about 6 o'clock after having! The coffin will be taken to the

tish Empire. "Mr. Churchill may be under the influence of drink. months. year's account.

and so he went to the races with near Huests will stem the rebels our all. The gross profit from working $85.

matched by corresponding efforts in telephoned to the ship for bail Great Hall of the University to- He did not know why he advance. The first real test of He asks: "Is it within the India to spread account is $769,379.53 this year, had been arrested until at the strength between the rebels and bounds of reason that we, with our Conference, of the delegates, and put him in the Detention Room.morrow, afternoon at 2.30, and

distrust of the money, the Inspector decided to as against $747,886.53 the pre-Police Station. He did not have the Government forces is expect-eyes open, shall throw our coun- of the possibilities of an honour- Whilst there accused lost his tem-will lie in state there until the vious year, an increase of $21,493. the notes in his right hand.

try into the melting pot?" He The smallness of this increase is only held a $5 bill.

Firm Steps Taken. declares that a certain way cal-i

is no per, and broke a wooden bench, funeral procession starts for the principally accounted for by the

Madrid, Saturday.

Cemetery, His Worship held that the evi-

Wreaths should be reduction in the tariff rates for dence was overwhelming and sen-

culated to bring about the ultim-more the representative of the Con- and some of the wooden panelling, A Government

sent to the Registrar's Office. communique ate loss of India "is to attempt to servative party than the assassins about seven yards in length. both lighting and power (which tencel Goyne to five months hard states that the Government has cabin and confine the tremendous of Calcutta represent Indians, now

The funeral will take place to- "Some' Drinks All Right." morrow at the Christian Ceme- reduction applied to the whole labour on the pickpocketing charge taken all necessary measures to National forces stirring her to her assembled at the Round Tablo. twelve months under review), by with an additional two months concentrate against the rebels at depths in a non-National Govern-ttle influence upon British policy cused said: I had some drink all leaving the University at 4'p.m

And his speech will have just as

tery at Pokfulum, the cortege Questioned by his Worship, ac- the consultants' fees and ex-hard labour for having arrived in Jaca and Huesca. The rest of the ment, which she has outgrown." penses, and allowances to the staff the Colony without

towards India." for high cost of living, all of Mr. Lindsell further ordered that

a pasaport country is calm.-Reuter.

right. I guess when I got down No Party Principle.

there I had an argument with a

FAIR WEATHER. which, especially the reduction in he be expelled from Hong Kong

The Prime Minister referred to rikisha coolie. I have no excuse for On the contrary the way to re- the tariff, very seriously affected at the expiration of the jail term. The Premier, General Berenguer, in India under the Crown is for Mr. Churchill's speech, at a public breaking the benching. our profits, as against those for

states that combined

His Worship imposed a fine of loyalist he British through Parliament to meeting at Reading last night. last year.

110opa from Saragossa and Huesca reject all doubts and fears "and He said that the Indian delegates $10 or, in default, two weeks' Deprecation Explained.

were made of the route for the hign encountered the rebels on the

bad come to discuss ways and hard labour on the assault charge. recognise the strength of the You will obsere that the amount tension transmission line, and the road to Esgueva, in a mountain ghteous forces they themselves means to further political evolu Sub-Inspector Hoare pointed written off in respect of deprecia-erection of towers is now proceed-Pass near Ayert. They captured created and with the spirit of tion. The Viceroy who was one out that the damage done in the tion is about $88,000 less than ing.

1,000 of the rebels and also their courage and bold imagination of the greatest India had ever had second case was estimated to be that provided in the accounts last

artillery And motor trucks. and liberality worthy of a great was supporting this movemen$70 to $80. It would all have to year. This difference is for the As for the future, I shall not at-There were many casualties.

a matter of wisdom and not be renewed, as very little of the people, place themselves at the s most part explained by the fact tempt to prophesy.

Government troops are now pur-tead of the new India and secure as political. It depends

The Premier con-panelling could be used again. that certain items which, owing entirely on the expansion of Kow-suing the remnants of the rebels her contentment by a National Elnued: "The Viceroy, who con On that charge the Magistrate to obsolescence, we were intend-loon and the New Territories, and in the direction of Jaca. General system of Government in a stable trois the situation is not a Labour imposed a fine of $70 with the ing to dispose of were very heavl that, as you know, shows no signs Berenguer is of the opinion tha: federal system. That policy was There is no political party prin-bour, to run consecutively with man, or a Liberal, but а Tory.alternative of five weeks' hard la- ly depreciated in 1929 in anticipa- of abating quite the contrary, in the trouble is now over.

applied to Canada, and South tion of any shortage on their sub-fact.

A later report from Jaca atates Africa, which were now pillars of ciple involved in this, and, at this the first term. His Worship held sequent sale. I am pleased to say Your Directors have been care-that nine rebels were killed and the Commonwealth."

moment, when the Conference is that the first affair was very mild. that they have since been sold at fully considering the matter of 11 wounded Four officers were

on, when Mussulman, Hindu, Sikh, a slight profit on their book value. obtaining more land adjacent to the captured and will be court-mar-

the depressed class, Indian Chris- Also, with regard to materiala present Generating Station tialled.

tians, and British Commercial re and stores, no provision has this future developments, and I

presentatives are all sitting at the year been made for depreciation pleased to inform you that we have

London, Saturday. About 80 Hindu and Moslem de- Round Table stating their cases because they are already valued now secured an ares of about A message from Hondaye relegates to the Round Table Con- and exchanging views, Mr. Chur discovery was made by a Chinese at well below replacement costs. 160,500 square feet which is suit ports that a squadron of aeroference drove to the Prime chill selects this moment to make woman on the roof of 104 Holly-

While on the subject, I should able for our requirements. planes left for Jaca simultaneous Minister's Official country resi-a speech mischievous from begin wood Road yesterday afternoon.[ like to take this opportunity of

con According to a male resident, the I now beg to progress:

ly with an official communique bedence at Chequers yesterday ning to end, without any telling you that the rates of de.. "That the report and accounts ing issued from Madrid declaring afternoon to continue their dis-structive idea or proposal in. It,woman went up to the roof to preciation written off plant and

as presented to this meeing he that the revolt in Jaca was concussions upon the question of expressive, of nothing except the gather some clothing, which had machinery are computed, not by

between been hang out to dry, when she rélationship minority safeguards. This is re- antiquated adopted and passed, that a final pletely dead. your Board of Directors, but by

dividend of 50 cents per share on

The Hendaye reports adds that garded as a matter which the the Imperial authority and people discovered a paper parcel which qur technical manager, who is

the "Old" Shares allotted prior regiments are on their way from communicates concerned must who come under its sway, blind contained 49 bullets. She prompt- the proper person to advise your

to October 3, 1929, and of pre-

Saragossa, Madrid and elsewhere. themselves settle, but the Prime to every modern movement in pollly went out to the street and fetch- Directors in such a matter. Your portionate amounts on the "Old" The Capitan-General of Saragosss Minister's personal assistance in tics, stiff-necked regarding the ed a district watchman, who took Directors are satisfied, that, in de-

Shares allotted after that date; mobilised his Somatens (volun-the task of conciliation has been handing of people whom we our the bullets to the Police Station. termining such rates, our mana-

It is believed that the bullets & war footing and at their disposal in recent meet-selves have enlightened in political of 6.44 cents per share on the teers) on ger has taken into careful con-

bave been left there by samo The delegates yesterday affairs and aspirations. "1980 Issue" Shares allotted on ordered business premises to re-ings, sideration the estimated life and

thieves, who are notorious In con February 7, 1980,, and of pro- main oper' as usual. He has sum- remained at Chequers until the Rousing Prejudice residual value of the various

In consequence of a report made, portionate amounts on the "1930 moned the strikers in public ser-evening, when they returned to How Congress, how the ele nection with the theffa of cloth- assets, and in regard to the larger

to the Folice on November, 29;^re- Issue" Shares allotted subsequent vices to appear before a judicial London. No statement was issued ments In India

who wishing.

garding a robbery, at -258 Queen's items of plant has considered each on its own merits. In no case

AUSTRIAN STOWAWAY? » Road West, "when, a haul of $948: the elements In India who have have the Board provided for s

was made by ton mẹp, we learned. The delegates attending the been finding during the last four lower rate of depreciation than

Alfred Warner (22), a native of this morning that one of the alleged fconference were the guests of Sir or five weeks that the handling of that recommended.

WAR DEBT PAYMENTS. John and Lady Simon at a lum the conference has been so good Vienna, was charged, in the Kow-robbers has been apprehended at. cheon at Wadham College, Oxford, that they are ceasing to have the loon Magistracy this morning with Blas Bay, by Chinese soldiers, dividend, be carried forward to

Washington, Saturday. to-day Thirty-eight years ago driving power of lawlessness, how stowing away on a.a. President under Captain Lo Yan. Profit and Loss Account for the The British Government will Sir John was a Scholar at Wad-to-day they must have blessed Polk, which arrived at this port The suspect will be brought to

Hong Kong in due course. financial year 1980-1981" shortly pay the United States of ham and lunch was served in the Churchill for giving them an op- on December 12. When this has been seconded I America more that $94,000,000, Great Hall In proposing success portunity of rousing up prejudices Accused pleaded not guilty and shall be pleased to answer questions making the total parents sluče to the conference, Sir John Simon to India again against Britain! I the case was remanded for 24 GAMBLERS DISTURB THEATRE. from shareholders,

the funding of the British debt, recalled with ratification that it think we have got such a goal hours. $1,286,000,000 0. The outstanding was a letter from himself to the hold over Indian opinion that we smount is now $4,898,000,000 Premier which contained the pro- can even afford to allow Churchill Reuter a Américan Service.

The Future.

for

Am

Trouble Over?

Madrid, Saturday.

Revolt Dead

Visit to Premier.

Rugby, Yesterday.

to February 7, 1980, be and is court. The revolt therefore does but it is understood that further this conference to fail, how hereby declared in respect of the not appear so dead as officially meetings are being ranged. financial year ended September proclaimed-Router.

80, 1930; and that the undivided

profits of, the Company amount ing to $455,747.86, less such final

Consumers and Unlts. "The number of consumers has risen from 18,554, in 1929, to 16,888, in 1980. Units sold dur ing the year wore 15,042,213, as compared with 18,188,696 for the previous year, an increase of 14.58 per cent, which, we consider, is-Seconded by Mr. A. H. Compton. quite satisfactory, ma

In regard to the change of -con- Sumera volta:

gress, has and'

been

or Hoa

kök

comple

Shareholder's Viewa

Dr. Bradbury said: Before the resolution for the option of the report and accounts la put to the meeting, I would like to avall my self of the opportunity – that. Is given to shareholders once a year,

(air their viewE

an," notwit

WA POLISH ASSAULTS,

Berlin, Cartine bas sent a

BULLETS ON A ROOF.

It is rumoured that an alarming

COUNTERFEIT COINS.

To-day's weather report, from the Royal Observatory, states:-

The anti-cyclone is begin- ning to move eastward. It is now central near Shanghai.

Strong to fresh monacon pre- valls along the S.E. coast of China and over the N, China

Sen.

Forecast: N. E. winds; fresh; fair.

Rainfal Rainfall to 10 a.m. to-day Rainfall since Janu- ary 1, 95.59 inches against an average of 82.50.

nil.

Temperature.

The temperature' at certain specified centree this morning

at 6 o'clock wal

Hong Kong Macao Pratas Island

60

59

70

Manila

70

Foochow Amoy

54

60

Swatow

GO

Chefoo Shanghai

80

$$

ARREST AT BIAS BAY.

When Mr. Williams imposed Iines of 83 on each of two Chinese, on a charge of having gambled in

posal that resulted in the confer to make the speech he did yestor

On his second appearance in the Des Voeux Road, near the World- ence now taking place. He added: day but if he will take my ad- "You and I and all who study the vice, he will not repeat it. Kowloon Magistracy Chaung Slu- Theatre, Sub-Inspector Smith at Indian problem closely realise how In continance of his concilia- kan, a Chinese doctor, of 655, the Central Magistracy this morn much bag to be done to translate tory work on the question of Shanghai Street, charged with ing, said that the gambling induc- cond general expressions into workable minority safeguarde, the Prime possession of five counterfeited about 50 to 100 men to gather

de schemes. But what matters most Minister is receiving about BD coins and two moulds for making outside the Theatre.

Fall is the spirit in whigh the Hindu and Moalem delegates at counterfeit money, was remanded The Police had received - com- & work is undertaken, for no solubis official country home, Che for one week van de

plaints by the maid getoent tion can ever be attained by a quers, todayBritish Wireless The hearing wie fixed for Jand World Therten re

"denunciati For "by Bervice.

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