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HONG KONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1931.

LOCAL DISTURBANCE FRANCE & KOWLOON POLICE.

SUBSIDING

SUNDAY NIGHT PASSES OFF QUIETLY

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

RIOTERS SET FIRE TO HOUSE IN KOWLOON.

The situation in regard to the anti-Japanese riot eased con- siderably last night, and except- ing one on two minor incidents nothing untowards happened, on -the Mainland.

GERMANY

FRENCH DEPUTIES

CHEERED.

COURT.

Busy Day

Magistrate.

RIOTERS SENTENCEDE

Sixty Chinose were arraigood"in". Court this morning in connection

PLEASING SCENE with the riots that provalled over

M. LAVAL'S SPEECH

?

TO GERMANY,

known. It is probable that the lighter is only engaged in load-

Berlin, Yesterday. ing ammunition for the military

Immediately after their arri- firing practices which

are toval at the hotel, M. Briand and commence on October 1. What-M. Laval appeared on the bal- ever their business, their pre-cony and waved hands to the

the week-and.

There were 41 cases,' 14 of which came from Yaumati, 12 from Mongkak, 11 from Tsim Sha Taul,

2 from Kowloon City and one each from Hungbom and Shamshulpo, With one or two exceptions, there'

were the outcome of the

cases

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Canton Road Mob.

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CANTON MARU INCIDENT.

How Trouble Was Averted.

A DEMONSTRATION.

Rumours that there had been trouble on board the Japanese 8.8.

Telophone 24554.

LOCAL RIOTING

STATE OF EMER- GENCY EXISTS.

Canton Maru in harbour yesterday, PROCLAMATIONS

were diapolled by an official of the, Osaka Shosen Kaisha's local office

this morning. It was stated that,

GOVT. GAZETTE

EXTRAORDINARY.

at one time, there was the possl- |bility of trouble when demonstra- tors insisted on the Chinese boʼnan and No. 1 fireman of the ship com- Ing ashore. But as the two Chinese members of the crew, in com-

The Hong Kong Government pliance with demands, left the ship on Sunday declared a State of Emergency to exist. Pro- nothing occurred.

clamations were issued to that The Chinese compradore and his effect in a Government Gazette

A Chinese woman, married to sence created an impression on crowd who were shouting "Vive a mob in Canton Road at 6 p.m. time with the Round Table and staff, however, remained on board Extraordinary. By these Frocla-

Japanese, and residing at 3, Wai Ching Street, was molested and a large crowd gathered in- tent on burning the furniture. The timely arrival of a police picket saved the situation and the premises were evacuated.

J

the cargo coolies and "hangers

on" in the vicinity. Military Withdrawn But Ready

for Emergency.

evidence this morning, but that Military pickets were not in they are prepared for eventuali- The house, however, was fired ties is emphasised by the fact by an infuriated mob shortly that five motor buses were seen after 12 noon to-day, The Fire standing in the compound of Brigade was called

and were Wellington Barracks, ready to quickly on the scene. The extent rush troops to the scene of any of the damage is not, yet known. disturbance. This also attract

Furniture Smashed.

Chinese who were clearly im- ed much attention among the pressed with the fact that the authorities mean to stop rowdy.

At about 10 p.m. a mob invad- ed a house in Woosung Street and smashed all the furniture and and fittings.

Streets Cleared of Debris, Most of the debris in Yau- mati had been cleared by this "morning and the streets again presented a normal appearance.

Business As Usual. Japanese banks, shipping offices and other business houses in the city are carrying on as usual, but with closed doors and windows and Indian watchmen outside.

ism.

H.M.S. Sterling.

H.M.S. Sterling is lying along- side the No. 2 wharf at Kowloon. It is evident that her presence there is to cope with possible trouble inside the wharf and go- down premises, and also to be of service for taking off Japan- csa refugees in case the situa- tion takes auch a

turn as to

make it necessary to take them afloat for safety.

Armoured Car.

Protective Measures. The staffs of the various offices are being conveyed to and from business and their homes in . Another sign of the authori- Police vans

escorted by armed ties' preparedness seen last night Policemen. Protection is also was an armoured car of the being given to Japanese homes H.K.V.D.C. drawn up outside the by armed guards who remain on No. 2 Police Station at Wanchai duty night and day. Food sup-with its crew standing by. plies for Japanese are also,being

Police Reserves.

peace to the world."

rioting.

Sergeants Oram, Perkins and Riddell gave evidence of dispersing on Saturday and arresting Tsang Sai, Tsol Chun and Fan Tung who were fined $250 or three months' hard labour for disorderly be- haviour.

London, Yesterday. If dissolution of Parliament is announced during the week, and Ministers are wanted to mark not take any effective decision, and sailed with the ship which was |mationa Mahatma Gandhi would wish to taken to sen by the Japanese crew. return to India. He declared The ship was due to arrive at The Colony is declared to be subject to the provisions of 'Sec- this in an interview at West Swatow this morning.. Bradford to-day."

It was emphasised that there was, tions 7 to 14 of the Peace Pre- Asked if he thought the pros-no fighting. Went to Look Round.

The ship also ex-servation Ordinance 1886. Six months' hard labour was im- pects of a settlement ed that the purpose of their posed on Ngan Shing who was Indian question was endangered Chinese employed on board, all of out for service until further no-

by the present political situation whom were willing to carry on as tice.

Brigand, Vive Lavall Bring World Watching Conferences. At a reception of the Press at in a speech which was broadcast the French Embassy, M. Laval, throughout Germany, emphasis

visit was to strengthen. mutual confidence and develop sincere. co-operation. He would not say that they could remove all mis- understanding, but they must order to prepare for the better consider all possible solutions in future mutual Franco-German- relations. While both countries must be wise enough not to touch to-day upon certain dif- ficult problema (doubtless he was referring to Reparations), problems could be economic dealt with immediately by a Franco-German committee to be established to examine all econo- mic questions interesting both countries.

He concluded by saying that the world was alarmed at the unprecedented economic crisis, and was watching the Franco- "Under- German conferences.

standing must come because it will bring salvation."

French Ministers Entertained.

Franco German conferences opened this afternoon in the Chancellor's Palace, and Dr.

French visitors in the evening.

Impressive Scene.

conveyed to them under guard. | Indian and Chinese Police Re-Bruening gave a banquet to the In fact, everything has been and serves were also called out for is being done by the authorities duty last night, and were gather- to prevent a repetition of the re-ed outside the Police Stations cent outrageB.

ready to co-operate with the All Quiet

"regulars." Those members of Tram rides to as far as Shau- the Police Force who were off kiwan and Kennedy Town, last duty last night were required to

This morning Police. pickets were again on patrol and crowds were not allowed to collect.

A most impressive scene was witnessed when M. Briand plac- ed a wreath on the Tomb of the Dr. Stresse- Unknown Soldier. mann and a large crowd watch

entered a motor-car when the

"Peace!"* crowd shouted

and "Hoch Stressemana, Hoch Deutschland!"

BECOMING COOLER.

4

The Royal Observatory's re- port issued at 10.40 a.m. to-day Bays:-

The typhoon is near Hako- date, moving N.N.E.

low

Pressure is relatively over Indo-China and- the Western China Sea.

An anti-cyclone la forming over N. China.

Forecast:-E. winds, moder ate; fair to showery: becoming cooter,

Rainfall

Rainfall for 24 hours end. ed at 10 a.m. to-day, 0.41 inch, Total since January 1-71,95 inches against an average of 76.04

3.09 Inches deficit inches,

Temperature. The temperature at certalu specified centres this morning at 6 o'clock was:-

Hong Kong ...

Macao

Pratas Island Manfle

Foochow

Chefoo Shanghat

81

79

81

77

80

62

T2

7

charged with being in No. 128,

Canton Road at night with intent to commit a felony. He said he went to look around.

Remanded-May Face More Serious Charge.

of the perienced no trouble with the The Police Reserve is called

in England, Gandhi replied that usual. The bo'sun and No. 1 fire- The Armoured Car Company they might be if British states- man left because of the attitude of the. Volunteer Defence Corps men felt a settlement with India of the mob. Their action was to is called for service, until further could be shunted.----Reuter.

LAUNCH CREW SUE

FOR WAGES.

Green Island Cement Company

WILFUL DISOBEDIENCE.

In the Summary Court this morning, the hearing was con- tinued of the case in which the Coxswain, engineer and crew of the Green Island Cement Company's launch Hok Un. brought an action In respect' of wages stated to be duo.

The Company's case was that the launch had dishonestly handed over coal to another launch, on August 18 last, and at the same time the crew wore guilty of wit- {ful disobedience by being in that part of the Harbour, where they were seen by Mr. Taylor, who was returning from Macao aboard the Sul Tai at the time.

Anonymous Letter.

At the beginning of the proceed

avoid trouble and in this they had the support of the Japanese of the

ship and the local agents.

CHINA - AND JAPAN.

No Change in the Situation.

LEAGUE. COUNCIL.

Geneva, Yesterday. So far there is no change in the Sino-Japanese situation.

The Council hopes to conclude the session to-morrow evening though

notice.

Except in so far as any of the

heretofore Regulations

made under the Emergency Regula- . tlons Ordinance, 1922, have been expressly amended or rescinded, all such regulations are confirm ed and remain in force.

What This Sigaliles. Bystanders and persons in the vicinity of disorders may be enlled upon to help preserve peace and make arrests and they must do so..

People are not to assemble in the streets. If they refuse to move on they may be arrested or moved on by force.

The Police can arrest people and can enter premises without

it remains to be seen whether a de-warrants if they have reason- clafon will be arrived at that will able suspicion that arms may be satisfy the parties in the dispute, there or people who are planning especially the Chinese-Router.

disorders, or people who have run in the away from the Police streets.

NORWAY AND SWEDEN.

Abandon Gold

Standard.

Oslo, Yesterday.. Norway has also abandoned the

ings, Mr. H. C. Macnamara, for defendants, handed up a letter re- ceived by. Mr. Taylor. He said he had shown it to Mr. Rendall, for Gold Standard, and the bank rate plaintiffs, who had stated that his has been fixed. at 8 per cent. In connection with an assault on clients naturally had no knowledge

Stockholm, Yesterday. Nazis Cautioned.

a Japanese in Canton Road yester-of it.

Sweden has abandoned the Gold Dr. Hilter has warned the day S. L. Elston asked for ope

Standard.-Reuter, that Nazis

His Lordship: It seems to me to demonstrations week's remand when charging Li against the French would give Pui, Ha Fuk-cheung, Chan Chiu-ng be a very pointless and stupid let- the French Government "a pre- and Tsol Kai with inflicting text to insist on political de- grievous bodily harm and disorder- Mr. Machamara: Quite so. And mands which might be chiefly ly conduct. The victim of the out-so course, it is gross contempt of directed against Nazis."

rage is in a critical condition, and Court. We shall do our best to It was intimated that the defen- trace the senders. dants will be charged with murder if the victim dies. z. q

Pilfered Matches.

Conferences Progress Satisfactorily.

night and this morning, reveal remain in barracks in order to as-ed silently till M. Briandre ed that all was quiet in the vari-sist in case of emergency. ous districts thickly populated by LR.C. Members Respond to Chinese.

Duty Call. Demonstrations Quelled. On Saturday night an emer- There were one or two spon-gency call was sent to the Indian taneous demonstrations in and Recreation Club for members of around Bonham Strand last night, the St. John Ambulance Brigade but these were quelled without to assist with first aid work in difficulty by the Police pickets. Kowloon and the 'removal of the

Police Pickets.

injured to hospital. Many Indian members of the Brigade who were attending the open air con- cert of the club forfeited their Work on Ships Uninterrupted. enjoyments on the call to duty, The Work of unloading ships and under Mr. A. el Arculli, their in harbour and conveying cargo Divisional Superintendent, croes to godowns in West Point was ed the harbour and did good work being carried on this morning until well after 1 o'clock in the without trouble.

morning. Lighter with Armed Guards,

Chinese Volunteers. Moored to the seawall opposite Members of the other divisions some godowns in Kennedy Town, also assisted in this work of suc- just beyond Shektongtsui, and cour, some Chinese members be below Belchers Fort, an R.A.S.C.ing decidedly plucky in turning lighter with gunnera standing out in face of the attitude the by (two with rifles) were seen rioters were bound to take this morning. What connection against them in such circum- this has with the trouble is not stances.

ter.

Mr.

The evidence of Mr. Taylor, Act- The Franco-German conference

ing Works Manager of the Cement which has progressed very antis

Company, was then taken. He factorily so far will be continued Unlawful possession of 69 boxes described 'seeing the company to-morrow morning. It has re- of matches, suspected of having launch in a place far from where sulted up to now in an agreement been stolon, cast Lam Ho-sheung, it should have been, on August 18, in principle to constitute a non- $250 or three months' hard labour. He saw another launch make fast political Franco-German consul- The matches were thought to bo to it, and something handed over, tative committee, composed of pilfered from a shop in Austin he could not make out exactly high civil servants, employers Road.

what. A few days later, the cox- and labour representatives, to "Dancing Like Dervishes.” swain and engineer came before seek means by which to improve Out of a crowd of about 40 him, .... Mr...., Cameron, and Franco-German economic rela- people whom Sub-Inspector Elston Oliveira. At first they gave a flat tions. It was specially stressed said were "dancing, Ike dervishes" denial to charges of misapproprfa- that any measures to be taken around a fire of 100 large packets tion but later, when informed they shall not be directed against or matches, four Chinese were were dismissed, asked for another third power.--Reuter, - SANITARY BOARD.

Earlier Cable Tested, Two were ordered to re chance. This was construed as an

ceive 12 strokes of the cane, and admission. M. Laval and M. Briand left | two, fined $250 or three months'

No Case to Answer? Paris on the 4.25 train on their hard labour.. Sunday Service in

official visit to Berlin on Saturday,

After Mr. Taylor had completed Chapel at Cemetery.

-and arrived on: Sunday morning in

hia evidence, Mr. Rendall, on Minute by the President relative Berlin.. They were welcomed at peatedly raised cries, of "Long live plaintiffs' behalf, submitted there The orders of the day for the to the resignation of Dr. W. V M. the station by Dr. Bruening, Dr. pesca!" The Berlin papers warm was no case to answer. He con meeting of the Sanitary Board to Koch as a member of the Sanitary Curtion and the Ambassador, Mly welcome the guests, except the tended there had been no admis- morrow In clude the following Board

Fancole Foncer. The meefing with irreconcileable extremists of the alon whatever of stealing. It had Letter from Government relative Minute by the President relative the German Ministers was Right, which reiterate a refusal in been most strongly denied, in fact. to the proposal to hold Sunday to proposed arrangements for the very cordial. On emerging from advance to accept any Franco And even were the dismissal of níorning service in the Chapel of filling of vacunclea" on the Select the station they were heartily German agreement which may be the coxswain and engineer justified the Protestant Cemetery,

Lecter from Government relativer to the amendment of By-law: No. 5, of the Food-preserving/ Establish- monta By-laws.

Committees of the Board.

(Continued on Pago 12.)

eboered by large crowds, who re- I reached. Beuter

(Continued on Page 12.)

It is unlawful to preach boy- cott of goods or interfere with sale or transport of them.

Offenders against the laws may be flogged,

There is a general indemnity for damage done under the Or dinance.

The Emergency Regulations of 1922, in so far as they have not been specifically altered, are again in force.

It is the duty of every citizen to keep off the streets as far as possible.

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