1931-10-19 — Page 10

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M. BRIAND IS ALMOST OPTIMISTIC.

Continued from Page 1.)

THE OCTOBER ASSIZES.

Continued from Page 1)

The American Note, it is un-her seek and some on her back. derstood, was sent, or in being The accused appeared to have been Isent, from Washington.

hired by some one to do this, but Unfortunate Reaction in Japan. the Police have всед

able to discover the instigater. It was a bad case and such acts requir

Tokyo, Saturday. The Lengue's decision to invite American participation in the Council has resulted, as anti- cipated, in a most, unfortunate reaction in Japan and widespread denunciation of what is consider ed an attempt at unjustifiable

coercion..

Not only the Army, but the Blenders of the Upper House poli. tical parties and the vernacular newspapers are unanimous in criticising the League's action and urging the Government to remain firm in carrying out its declared policy.

Some influential sections are leven advocating secession from the Lengue, if necessary, rather than accept dictation in a ques- tion so vitally concerning Japan's very existence.

Painful Impression.

Geneva, Saturday.

ed stopping.

un-

Addressing the accused, is Lord- ship said: "This is a very serious offence.

Have you anything to say why heavy punishment should not be passed on you?"

Frisoner:

Bay,"

·

"I have nothing to

He was sentenced to four years' hard labour.

Robbery With Violence. Next, Chan Yau and Tsang Shu- lam were charged with robbing one

Lam Hang-fong of a quantity of jewellery at Mongkok on August 10; and Chung Wah-yeung with re- ceiving a platinum wrists watch, knowing it to have been stolen. They all plended "guilty."

GOVERNMENT HOUSE INVESTITURE.

Continned from Page 1.).

O.B.E., H.K.V.D.C.; Right Sup-! porter-Lt. Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E.; Left Supporter Lt. Col. T. A. Robertson, O.B.E. (2) Sergeant Major R. J. Everest,

M.B.E., H.K.V.D:C.; Right Sup-! porter-Mr. G. P. de Martin, M.B.E.: Left Supporter-Major) C. H. Manners, O.B.E. (3) Sergeant Major A. E. Taylor,

M.B.E., R.A.M.C.; Right Sup-| porter-Lt. J. Harold, M.B.E., D.C.M.; Left Supporter-W. O. S. G. Smith, M.B.E., D.C.M. (4) Hon. Dr. W. B. A.. Moore and

T. K. Chak, Esq.; Right Suppor. ter-Mr. Ho Kam-tong, O.B.E.; Loft Supporter Mr. A. Morris. Seats were reserved in the front! row of the dais for the first three processions.

After the last investiture, Hls!

Excellency, preceded by the three Aides-de-Camp, left the ball-room. Major H. B. L. Dowbiggin, O.BE. According to Mr. Pitzroy, four Major Dowbiggin has been asso- men entered house in Argyll ciated with the Volunteer Defence! Street on June 8, gagged a woman Corps for many years. He has innate, and took an amonnt always taken keen interest in the All the members of the Coun-

of property. The two men, welfare of the men, in general or-) cil except the Chinese and Japan-'

Chan and Tsang, were ar-ganisation and sporting activities. lese assembled in private conclave (in Sir Erle Drummond's room, in rested, and later Chung, was taken!

into custody., On him was found eluding Mr. Prentiss Gilbert.

pawn ticket relating to one of the A telegram from Tekyo re-stolen articles, which was the only porting the possibility of Japan's

thing recovered. secession from the League › pro- daced a painful impression, but it was hoped that nothing would ¡be done to complicate the situg- tion, which was already a most difficult one.

Signor Grandi leaves for Italy to-night in view of his forthcom- ing visit to Berlin un October 21, being replaced by Signor Scialoja.

A Crucial Stage.

The conflict is now entering a cruciul stage and is the question of coming down to business.

There is a strong feeling that the Japanese troops will have to withdraw to their original posi- tions in the railway zone in order to facilitate direct Sino-Japanese negotiations for settlement,

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Should Japan still fear that withdrawal may expose

Before passing sentence, his Lordship proceeded with another similar charge against Teang Shu-

Last year, he was acting Com- mandant, a post which he filled capably. Of a most genial diaposi tion, he is popular in all spheres of the Colony's life and has heen pro- minently identified with numerous, local organisations.

He has been!

a Justice of the Peace since 1920

lan, who admitted stealing as a member of the Court of the

quantity of jewellery from one Chan Yuen-yne at Mongkoktsui on June

8.

Mr. Fitzroy said that this was a

very similar case, and $2,000 worth

of jewellery was stolen from a house on August 10. The pri soner took the Police to the place

where he had pawned one of the stolen rings and it was recovered.

faving ascertained that the per- sons robbed in each case were wo

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University. He is also a member of the Board of Education and the Licensing Board. He is a keen hor- ticulturist, and also takes deep

interest in sport and has for many

years bean Honourary A.D.C. to Huccessive Governors.

Major Dowbiggin was formerly in

of India, and is now a member of the firm of Stewart Bros., bullion brokers.

the service of the Mercantile Bank

Sgt.Major R. J. Everest, M.B.E.

men and that they had been sub- jeeted to a certain amount of Mr. Everest has a fine record of violence, his Lordship sentenced service in the Volunteer Defence; Teang to three years' hard labour Corps. In 1919, he was mentioned for the part he took in the June in a War Office notice for valuable

Japanese and Korean nationals affair. With regard to the August services rendered with the Corps.. to danger the Council may sug-affair, Chan was given three years and at the recent annual inspection gest the appointment of obser- hard labour for robbery, and Chung | he was awarded the Colonial Auxil- vers on the spot, the moral 12 months for receiving stolen pro-llary Forces and, Long Service effect of which might restrain the Chinese from committing

acts of violence.

A public meeting of the Coun- eill will probably be held this afternoon if any tangible pro- gress is made this morning.

Pledged to Secrecy.

perty,

the August robbery, his Lordship (Continued at foot of next Coulmn.)

Addressing Tsang with regard to

Pact of Paris,. and if it thought the situation requires the invo- The private deliberations of cation of the Pact, why are not the Council lasted an hour and all the signatories invited? half and will be continued at 6 p.m.

Members are pledged to se- crecy for the time being, so prac- tically nothing transpired. Nevertheless, it is learned that the conversations are proceeding satisfactorily though no solution has yet been reached. One mem- ber said: "Things are going as well as can be expected.”

Japan Contests Invitation to America,

Tokyo, Saturday. The Government has Bent fresh instructions to Mr. Yoshi- zawa concerning the legality of the League's decision to invite American participation.

:

Possibility of Japan's with- drawal from the Lengue is re- ported to be greater than the kelihood of her unconditional withdrawal of troops to the railway zone.

Official circles hope, however, that a way will be found to save every one's face without resort to drastic measures.

While the League talks about

Medal.

He is Company Sergeant Major (Engineer Company) and la

recognised as a most efficient officer.

Mr. Everest joined the P.W.D. as 2nd Class Overseer in 1909 and 1st Class rank in 1916. He has been Inspector of Works since 1925 and has shown himself a most con- scientious and able servant of the Government.

Dr. Moore and Mr. T. K. Chak. Dr. W. A. B. Moore, L.R.G.P.,| L.R.C.S., L.M. (Rot. Dub.), J.P. and. Mr. T. K. Chak, have long been as sociated with the St. John Ambu- lance Association and have well

mirted the honour which has been! conferred upon them.

its existence being imperilled if months, he would be sentenced to 5 It fails to act, Japan feels that years and 15 strokes, the five years her own existence is imperilled said that as that was the second rob- if the League insists on interven-bery he had taken part in in three tion to settle merely the present to run consecutively with the three-: dispute. Japan, it is stated, year term for the earlier robbery. wants a fundamental settlement, The Assizes were then adjourned and considers that such a settle until to-morrow morning, when the It points out that the Ameri- ment is only possible by direct two cases remaining on the calendar can observer is allowed to speak | negotiations with China-Reu-will ́bo dealt with by the Chief only on matters involving theter.

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