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brary, Supreme Court

SIX China Mail

At Colby, Kanaan, a Studebaker Six set the

remarkable record of 41.44 actual miles per U.S.

gallon of gasoline. The tent was conducted, as feature of a tractor show held in that city.

Fourteen drivers entered Into the contest to see which could drive The Studebaker Six the far- thest on a measured half gallon of gasoline, The winner achieved 20.72 milen on his ration, others ranged down to 10.3 miles for the hall All testa were made with the name car gallon. and the radical difference in mileage from 41 to 20 miles to the gallon-can be explained only by the variation in driving habits. HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.. (Incorporated in Hong Kong.)

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TO-DAY'S

DOLLAR. — The

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FOR

THE

JOB

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LOCAL SHARE MARKET.

TO-DAY'S MOMENTOUS BOARD OF TRADE

MEETING

LEAGUE OF NATIONS PUT ON ITS METTLE

CHINA'S BOMBSHELL

CAUSES U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT GRAVE CONCERN.

Washington, Yesterday. Pact signatories fail to uphold The State Department has ex-their sacred duties, China will concern at not hestitate to make the supreme pressed the gruvest China's threat to declare war if sacrifice of bankrupting the the League fails to settle the country for half a century, to go! Manchurian dispute. This state- to war, for upholding the dignity ment is considered to be the most and sacred rights of Internation- alarming and significant made al agreements and to safeguard since the trouble began, and Mr. world peace."-Reuter. Stimson immediately took up the matter to the exclusion of every- thing else. Reuter's American Sérvice.

China Drops a Bombshell,

Nunking, Yesterday.

Lord Reading and Mr.

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Yoshizawa.

Rugby, Yesterday.

RETURNS.

Figures for Month of September.

BETTER THAN AUGUST.

Rugby, Yesterday.

Board of Trade returns for

BRITAIN'S VITAL STATISTICS.

Lowest Death Rate Registered.

BIRTHS STATIONARY..

Rugby, Yesterday, The lowest death rate ever re

MOTOR SHOW

BRITISH EXHIBITS

AT OLYMPIA,

No Change in the Outlook.

"QUIETLY STEADY."

ANOTHER RESCUE AT SEA.

Kueichow. Saves Seven Lives.

WEI-HAI-WEI JUNK.

The official summary issued by. Another story of a rescue at

REDUCED PRICES the Stock Exchange to-day states: sea was related to-day, on the ar-

DESIGNS SHOW IMPROVEMENT.

Rugby, Yesterday. The Annual Motor Show opens

The market this morning again rival in port of the s.8. Kueichow opened quietly steady.

(Captain D. Williams), from

Banka were on offer at $1,650. Canton Insurances could fluve Tongku and Wei-hai-wel. been obtained at $1,500, and also H.K. Fires, at $1,450.

Douglases were wanted at $24. Rauba were enquired for at $35. Wharves were the medlun ofi sales at $160.

September show imports totalling |corded for children under one year] £68,317,926, being an increase of £3,056,840 on August, and ade-in England and Wales is shown in the Registrar General's statistical crease of £19,271,517 on the pre-

review for 1980, namely, sixty per vious September.

The rescue occurred on the thousand births. The previous low Exports for the last month

Kueichow's "voyage north from nggregated £29,846,057, an increase record was sixty-five per thousand The birth rate for 1980)

Hong Kong on October 1. in a posi- of £709.142 on August, but a de- for 1928. crease of £12,894,5-0 on September was 16.3 per thousand persons liv-

tion some distance from Wei-hai- of last year.-British Wireless Sering. This rate is the same as that at Olympia, London, on Thurs-

wei. She passed, some distance for the preceding year. The death day. The total value of cars on

Providents (new) were done at off, a waterlogged junk in Lat. rate was 11.4 per thousand of the view will be £750.000, and the total population, which is the total value of the Show, includ- $2.60, and there were sellers of the 36.16 N., Long. 123.12 E., and

over recorded.-Britishing speed boats and garage old shares at $5.40.

equipment, is estimated at over Hotels (old) were in demand at on closer inspection found there She ap- were people on board. The event is fully $14. £1,000,000.

for, practically, Ewos were offering at 10%. proached the wreck and, after Zoong Sings were in demand at careful manoeuvring, aucceeded

vice.

SCHOOL MASTER'S

CASE.

Leave of Appeal Granted.

(Kowloon Magistracy).

the

The last

lowest Wireless Service.

SANITARY COOLIES international

IMPRISONED.

were

CHINA SEA CONDITIONS.

Strong Winds and Rough Seas,

every country that makes cars will be represented. British 18. firms provide about half of the Trams could have been obtained in taking off the junk's crew of exhibits. Designs show further at $202.

seven men. The men stated that Theft and Receiving. economy in running ex- improvements on recent years,

Electrics were to be had at $774. they had been adrift for three Telephones (part paid) were ob- Mr. M. K. Lo applied this morn-

days before being sighted by the ing for leave to appeal on behalf of

Six privates of the Argyle and penses have been effected in tainable at $29.

There have Cements (combined)

on Kuefchow. Their craft had been. many directions. assistant! Lord Reading, Foreign Secre- Lau Wing-gang,

reductions in offer at $19.

caught in a severe gale which tary, arrived in Geneva this master of the Yeuk Chi College, Sutherland Highlanders, appeared been extensive

Ropes, which were done at $174. suddenly arose, and had shipped morning to participate in to Yaumati, who was sent to jail for as complainants in the case against prices, which are accentuated in morrow's meeting of the League 12 months' after being convicted of

Britain went off the gold stand- Amusements were put through a lot of water. It was only by working continuously baling out At a political meeting this Council discussions on the Man having possession of certain writ three Chinese sanitary coolies em many foreign markets, since closed in demand at this rate.

ings calculated to persuade or in-ployed at Shamshuipo Camp, who ard. Visitors to the Show will at $242. morning Chiang Kai-shek anim-churian dispute.

Constructions (new) were offer water and lashing loge to the adverted strongly on the Sino- Soon after his arrival he held duce persons from trading with, were charged with the theft and re-see the British motor-car, motor-

sides, that they aucceeded in Japanese situation, and said conversations with Mr Yoshi- dealing with, or working for mem-ceiving of a large quantity of cloth-boat and seaplane which holding at $1.10.

ing also hair brushes and boot world speed records for land,

keeping the vessel afloat for so he hoped the League would take zawa, the Japanese delegate to bers of the Japanese community.

Mr. Lo contended that there was brushes.

water and air-British Wireless. Sir Eric Drum- steps, first of all for a just settle the League.

long. The men were, of course, ment of the imbroglio, and se- mond, Secretary-General of the nothing in the sentence which the

First defendant was sent to jail

in a very exhausted condition condly to prevent an "almost in-League, attended the confer defendant had written on the black-

ADMIRAL JELLICOE ILL. The for three months, and the other two.

when rescued. evitable war." He trusted the ence-British Wireless Service, board to suggest boycott,

Views 10,000 Miles Away. Longue would take proper mea-

sentence was "The three provinces for six weeks. London, Sunday. of the east are already captured by sures to bring home to Japan her errors in refusing to abide by It is impossible for the League the Japanese slaves." the League's decisions, and in oc-of Nations to agree to the word of the sentence might be used it should by anyone, and did not merit a cupying Chinese territory with Japanese view that out justifiable grounds.

meet the Chinese complaints by sentence of one year's imprison- Further, he would go as Chiang Kni-shek declared merely recommending the Nan-ment. that the National Government king Government to come to far as to say that there no evidence had appealed to the League be-terms with its adversary quickly, on which a Magistrate might pos- cause, being a member, China says the Times in the course of sibly convict. was under an obligation to com-nn editorial comment. ply with the provisions of the Nor, says the journal, can it be you make that your ground for your Covenant. He also declared that possibly agreed that the nili- application for a certificate for Lord Grey, in a speech in London the Japanese allegation that tary operations in Manchuria leave to appeal." China went to the League for come under Article XV of the After further discussion Mr. Lo this afternoon professed himself a League Covenant. The Japanese said, "I think thile is à case where warm supporter of the manifesto Government has put itself in the the decision of a higher tribunal of the Prime Minister. Threatens to Go to War.

mended the honourable decisions- of He declared that the National wrong by permitting, or failing would be very desirable."

His Worship. "I agree." Government's patience had been to prevent, repcated military ac-

Mr. Lo then Intimated that he the Liberals who had stood aside tested to the last degree, and if tion without submitting the dis-

wished to put the case forward for in favour of National, Labour and the League failed, China would pute to the Lengue,

carliest possible Conservative candidates. To this breach, says the Times, appeal at the take the matter into her own hands. "China respects their added a clear departure from moment, and, submitted that in Covenant and the Kellogg Pact, the spirit of the Kellogg Pact. but if the League and Kellogg Reuter.

protection was false.

Tabloid Telegrams.

(Reuter and British Wireless Services)

The death is announced of Sir Bertrum Mackennal, R.A., the famous Scottish-Australian sculp- tor, at the age of 68. Many pleces of his work, which reveal rore ideallam and ability, are to be found scattered through the cities of the Empire.

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The hostility between certain sections of Liberal and Conserva- tive candidates has been consider- ably lessened in the matter of con- testing constituencies, but there are yet many Liberals whose alti- tude may force "three corner" fights. In the last election Labour- Ites won 118 seats on a minority vote in such contests.

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* * Twelve hundred candidates are now in the election Beld, compar- ed with 1,729 in the last election. Every endeavour is being made to ensure straight fights between Na- tional Government, supporters and Labourites.

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PASSPORTS FOR SHANGHAI,

His Worship. "I suggest

that

a

LORD 'GREY.

Supports MacDonald Manifesto,

FREE HAND.

Rugby, Yesterday,

The veteran Liberal statesman,

He com-

com-

Referring to the disorganised case like the present one the Crown state of the world he said that in should not ask for costs, and that view of the possibilities of the case should not be prevented plications arising it would be un- from going before the Court of fair to extort pledges from Govern- Appeal because of costs.

ment which would better their power to deal with emergeneles.-

peal to be frivolous.

In conclusion Mr. Lo said that his At the meeting of the Legisln- Worship could only refuse the ap- tive Council on Thursday the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton will plication, if he considered the ap ask the following questions:→→→

1. Is Government uware that British subjects proceeding from Hong Kong to Shang- hai are called upon to have their passports vised on en- tering Shanghai, and that ELECTION ACTIVITY.

considerable.

inconvenience

is caused to them, thereby?

2. In the event of this practice]

being insisted upon will Gov- ernment provide facilities for British subjects ob- taining a Chinese vise in Hong Kong

The certificate for leave to ap peal was granted, and the question of bail pending the hearing is to be considered..

Bar on Triangular

Contests.

Rugby, Yesterday, Election activity is proceeding at

As nomination day

Ap.

3. Is any distinction made be-high pressure throughout the coun-

tween the Hong Kong born try. British subjects and other preaches there British subjects?

DEATH OF SHANGHAI

OCTOGENARIAN.

"Shanghai, To-day.

are increasing in-

British Wireless Service.

F. C. CHICHESTER

Busily Engaged in Writing a Book.

Kobe, October.3.

London, Yesterday. Admiral Jellicoe is suffering Trom abdominal trouble. His condition fa causing anxiety.-Reuter.

[When Earl Jellicoe arrived at from Canada on Southampton

They are natives of Wel-hai- |wel,”and were 'on'a voyage from

Antung to Shitau with a cargo of logs, beans and beancakes.. Ships arriving in port, from both The Kueichow landed the sur- north and south, during yesterday vivors at Wei-hai-wef.

and this morning, report encounter- As the derelict junk was a dan-

Ing bad weather on the voyage."

Golden Wall (Captain E. J. Ander-ger to navigation, the Kueichow, son), from Los Angeles (September after the rescue, wireleased a 16), and Lamit Bay, P.I. (October warning to all ships in the vicl- 10):-

and

"Strong N.N.E. winds and higa, rough sea."

Kuelchow (Captain D. Williams); from Tongku (October 7), Wei-hai-wei (October 8):—

"Strong northerly winds, rough and swell. Overcast, dull weather."

Hangsang (Captain J. Moodie), from Tsingtao (October 4), and Bwatow (October 11):-

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"Strong N.E. monsoon weather with rough sea.”

Alipore (Captain E. P. Lyndon),j from Bombay) September 24), and Singapore (October 5):-

"From Bombay Reef strong gale from N.E. and very high sea and awell."

Sipviok (Captain J. Venema); from Sourabaya (September 29), September 19, he was too unwell" to see the Mayor. Councillor E. W. and Samarinda (October 4):-

"Northerly gule, heavy swell and Cross, and a deputation" from the

Bea." British Legion.

Teinan (Captain W. Shaw), from Lady Prudence Jellicoe and Lady Shanghai (October. 8), and Amoy

F. C. Chichester, New Zealander Myrtle Jellicoe were the only per (October 11):—

ing. at Katsuura.

Chichester intends to return to

"Strong N.E. monsoon." Canton (Captain F. Morvan),

aviator who flew to Japan via Newsons able to see their father. Guinea, the Philippines and China, Earl Jellicoe, who is understood only to crack up here, is busily en- to be suffering from bronchitis, was

"Strong N.N.E. winds, high sen." He was attended by the gaged in writing up his experiences conveyed to his home in the Isle of from Halphong (October 10):-- en route having recovered from the Wight. injuries he sustained in his crash ship's surgeon throughout the cross-

During his visit to Canada he WHAT GERMANY HAS TO FEAR. dications of determination to avoid England soon and obtain another spent some time in a mursing home,

Borlin, Yesterday, All Germany needs to fear, now "nervousness and alarmist The is

speeches," according to the Finance Minister, Herr Dietrich, contradict ing Dr. Schacht's assertions. Herr Dietrich says the Reichsbank has repaid 800,000,000 marks of the funting debt maturing this year, Cherbourg, October 8. therefore, it cannot be said it is General Douglas MacArthur, unable to meet ita commiftmenta chief of staff of the United States Router.

plane In which to resume his aerial wanderings.

three-cornered contents as far sā possible. In a number of London constituencies arrangements al- In the meantime he le working on ready have been made whoreby Labour opposition will be met by book which he will have pub- only one candidate pledged to suplished on his return to England,

He gave his wrecked aeropians The death is announced of Mr.port the National Government on! R. E. Teeg, the octogenarian race the basis of the Prime Minister's to the students of a primary school at Katsuura es a mark of apprecia- horse, owner and sharebroker. manifesto. Elsewhere efforts to

tion for the courtesy ho received effect similar arrangements between Liberals and Conservatives, are pro- ceeding-British Wireless Service.)

Northern and Southern Rhodesia, Reuter. also Finland, have abandoned tho gold standard. In the last men- tioned country the discount rate Britain's Secretary of State for has been raised to. 9 per cent, Foreign Affairs) “and ` Viscount

In that elty-United Preas. :

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and his daughter, Lady Gwendoline Jellicoe, was operated upon and his son had his tonsils removed. Countess of Jellicos remained in Canada with the two children.]

FRENCH MANDEUVRES.

A cubit was meastired from the army, hailed for home to-day after)

Senders of telegrams are inform- For driving an Austin car in elbow to the tip of the middle witnessing military manoeuvres in

Europe. Cecil of Chelwood (the "British Stewart Road at a speed of 25 finger↑

ed that, owing to one faulty cable, He said as a result of his obser- between Hong Kong and Shanghai Members of the League of Apostle of Peace") are there. Mm.p.h. and crossing two main Nations are assembling in Geneva Briand is expected to arrive to-day. thoroughfares without sounding the A filament for a new type of vations some of the United States telegrams to and from Shanghai for the momentous meeting of the It is unfortunate that Senor horn, a Chinese was, to-day, aned electric lamp is one-fifth the thick army tactics may be altered and beyond may be subject to

slight delay. Council to-day. Lord Reading Lenoux will be unable to attend. $20.

neap of a hair?:

United Press.

nity.

That the depression in the vicinity of the wreek has not yet cleared is evident from the fact that the Kucichow reports that on her voyage back to Hong Kong she encountered strong northerly winds, rough sea and swell, and generally overcast and dull weather.

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The Royal Observatory's re- part issued to-day says:-

The anti-cyclone has moved to the N.E. of Tokyo.

The typhoon is probably about 100 miles E.S.E.. of Oshima, moving N.E.

Forecast: N. winds, fresh to moderate; fine to cloudy.

Typhoon Warning. The following telegram was. received from the Manila Ob- servatory by the American Consulate General this morn- ing:----

Manila, October 12, 4 pm- Typhoon in about 128 deg. Long. E., 24 deg. Lat. N., re- curving. North-Eastward.

Rainfall

Rainfall for 24 hours-end- ed at 10 am. to-day ni Total since January 1-74.52: inches against an average of

78.80 inches - deficit 428 * Inches,

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Temperature.

The temperaturo at certain specified centres this morning at 6 o'clock was:-

Hong Kong

Pratas leland

Macao

. Manjia

"Amoy ·

Chefoo Shanghai

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