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No. 28,048

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1932.

ACRIMONY AT GENEVA

YEN'S COMPLAINT OF

FIGHTING

AIM DOMINATING WHOLE DISTRICT

LEAGUE ASSEMBLY'S SCHEME

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A Reuter's message from Geneva says that acrimony between Mr. Yen and Baron Sato was feature of yesterday's discussions at the League Assembly.

Mr. Yen complained that Japanese troops were still fighting and they aimed at dominating the whole district up to Nanking.

Baron Sato vigoriously denied this. Mr. Yen demanded that the Assembly should take steps to effect an armistice, and the President adjourned the sitting while a scheme was being drafted aiming at a cessation of hostilities.

The League Assembly Committee drafted a re- solution endorsing Mr. Paul Boncour's proposal to create a conference in Shanghai, arrange an armistice, and stipulating that Japanese and Chin- ese Commanders, with the interested Powers, shall arrange the withdrawal of Japanese troops.

the

BABY KIDNAPPERS.

IN AMERICA.

Wealthy Contractor's Son Missing.

WOMAN'S ARREST.

New York, Yesterday.

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR — The closing, rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/4 18/16,

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

The

FORT) Hall Mark

of a Superlative Product

RACES TO-DAY. COMMUNISTS TAKE A HAND

Mr. Dynasty Has a Good Chance in Big Event.

SOME SELECTIONS."

[By "Wombat."] The Hong Kong Handicap “A” Class for China ponies that have started twice since the com- mencement of the current sea= son, will be the feature at the

LEVY ON AMERICAN GOODS.

Sales Tax Bills in Congress.

Washington, Yesterday. In order to help to meet the de-

first extra meeting of the Hong TWO AND A HALF PER CENT. Kong Jockey Club which will start at Happy Valley this Patsy Orlando, who left Hope- afternoon at 2 sharp. well. New Jersey, on the night of; Big fields are expected in every ficit of $1,000,000,000 practically kidnapping of Lindbergh's event and fans predict that some every article manufactured in the baby and has since been living in very instructive racing is sure United States will have to bear a Brooklyn under an assumed name, to be the order.

levy under the Sales Tax Bill now was arrested this afternoon and

A very big field of useful grif-mittee of the House of Representa

before the Ways and Means. Com- taken to Trenton, New Jersey. fins of the present season will

A Washington report states that contest the "Loiterers" Stakes. tives which has formally agreed to the Federal Government has order- The distance is only seven fur-general manufacturers' sales

a two and a half per cent. general cd every agency in the Department longa - and ponies will be rid- rejecting a proposal for a flat rate Justice to help to search for den by novice jockeys who will of two per cent. Reuter's Ameri- James Dejute, the eleven-year-old carry a 2 lb. penalty for each son of a wealthy contractor who ruce won. A departure from pre- can Service. was kidnapped from Niles, Ohio, vious events of this kind will be shortly after the Lindbergh kidnap- the absence of whip and spurs ping. Threats to murder the boy, which the Stewards have decided if ransom is not paid immediately, to ban in races for novice riders.

of

have been sent to the father- Reuter's American Service.

S.P.C.A. CARNIVAL. Fancy Dress Frolic A Success.

V. D. M. A.

Farewell to the Bishop.

tax,

A six furlong event for first class ponies should be worth while seeing that such stock as Boxing Eve, Gold Key, King's The activities of the Victoris Colour, Nippy, Liang, Tour and Diocesan and Missionary Associa Valorous may possibly be includ- tion were reviewed at the annua! ed in the field.

CHINESE "VICTORIES" MADE TO ORDER!

VOLUNTEERS FIRE OVER HEADS OF CROWD

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TROOPS STANDING BY

(From Our Own Correspondent:) `

Shanghai, To-day,

gulate the sale of mosquito papers in the streets The foreign authorities may take action to re-

following the orgies last night as the result of the dissemination of a choice assortment of rumours, including the killing of General Shirakawa, the complete annihilation of the Japanese troops at Liuho, the recapture of Chenju, advance of the Chinese army on the North Railway Station, a Japanese warship sunk, the death of General Uyeda, and the ambush of the Japanese at Nan- ziang all of which stories Chinese residents Two events for Australian meeting of the association held avidly swallowed. Hence the unbridled use of fire- ponies should be of interest es- yesterday afternoon, the Bishop of AT PENINSULA HOTEL.

pecially as these races are for Victoria (Right Rev. C. R. Duppuy, crackers, cymbals, and drums, flag wagging, hand non winners of the present sea-D.D.) presiding. A Stronger Line.

viet Government has documen-

clapping, and yelling like Bedlam let loose. The annual carnival ball of the son. Geneva, Yesterday. tary evidence showing Japanese Society for the Prevention of Three or four sub races should A farewell note was struck The impression is that the intentions to occupy all the chief Cruelty to Animals, which was held help to make this car very by Lengue Assembly is determined territories east of Lake Baikal as in the roof garden of the Peninsula useful one. to take a much stronger linoj soon Es possible. It therefore Hotel last night, was voted a huge than the Council.

urges the greatest possible success by the large number of A resolution adopted by the strengthening of the Russian merrymakers who attended, whole Assembly (Japan not op- frontier defences immediately as

The fancy costumes worn were posing it) calls on the Japanese the Soviet must counteract the beautiful and varied, and many of and the Chinese Governments to activities of the white Russians them of original designs. enforce a cessation of hostilities, in Manchuria who are supported were period costumes, very modern and makes a breach of this in-by Japan and obviously prepar-creations, Pierrots, Apaches, Milk- junction a serious matter. ing for aggression against the maids, Arabian Sheiks, Gay Spanish

U.S.S.R.-Reuter.

The resolution requests other Powers interested in Shanghaii to report to the Assembly whe ther the Japanese and the Chin- ese Governments are enforcing the truce.

The resolution recommends the Japanese, Chinese, and other Powers to confer to regulate the withdrawal of Japanese forces.

The Assembly is meeting again on Saturday. Reuter.

Soviet Allegations.

Riga, Yesterday.

Japan's Attitude.

There

Caballeros and lovely Senoritas, Pirates, Harlequins, Mandarins,

A Japanese semi-official note school children, Beau Brummels, from Tokyo stating the attitude and many others.

At midnight there

of the Japanese Government All the fun of the carnival was nt the Round-table Conference, provided for the entertainment of inter alia, says:———

the patrons of the ball and merri- "Japan claims the right to ment lasted until a late, or rather demand payment for the dam early, hour. ages arising of the Shanghai was

a grand parade before the incident, also the strict suppres-judges of costumes, and these had sion of anti-Japanese activities.] a very difficult task in deciding the She is also fully prepared to dis-prize winners, who were BB fol- cuss a permanent plan for the lows:- settlement of all basic questions Most original gentlemen, Mr. relative to Shanghai, thereby en- G. W. Arnold (Cossack). cupation of Soviet Far Eastern suring a lasting guarantee of the Most original, gentlemen, Mr. territory. The Izvestia, a daily safety of the Settlements and J. C. Grenham (Charley's Aunt). newspaper, asserts that the So- their residents-Reuter.

Japan is accused of making de- finite plans for the military oc-

TENDERS ACCEPTED.

The following names of success-

ful tenderers (without the amounts

R.M.S.P. COMPANY SCHEME.

divulged) are notified for general Opposed by Investment

information in the Government)

Gazette:~~

Teakwood

Motor

King Slipway.

Launch.-A.

Shaskiwan Quarry Lot No. 1— Messrs. Sing Sun & Co.'

Company.

London, Yesterday. The R.M.S.C, company scheme is

Best costume, ladies, Mrs. II. Goldenberg (Mme. Pompadour),

Most original, ladies, Mrs. Betty Elder. (Crossword puzzle).

Mrs. H. Rouse presented the prizes.

BANKRUPTCY COURT.

The following is extracted from the Government Gazette:---

No. 2 of 1932, Re Kong Kwai Ting of No: 10, opposed by the Premier Investment Wo Fung Street (ground floor), Conversion of Commercial Moor-Company, Limited, and the London carrying on business as building Maritime Investment Company, ings-Taikoo Dockyard & Engineer-trustees of the "A" debenture contractor under the style or firm ing Co.

holders in the Elder Dempster name of Kwong Hing firm. Construction of one Reversible company who have circularised the The public examination of the Mooring Buoy South China Motor latter stating that the High Court debtor Kong Kwai Ting will be ship Building and Repairing Works, is of opinion that the scheme would

held at the Supreme Court on Ltd.

not be an advantage to "A" deben-Saturday, March 1937

at 10a.m. Repairs to No. 2 Police Launch,ture holders.

Re Charles Maria Soares of No.

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----Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd. The London Maritime Investment 27, Jordon Road, Kowloon, ac-

Repairs to Steam Launch S. D. Company Limited, trustees of the countant.

2 (Boiler renewal, etc.)-Messrs.six per cent, debantura holders in The public examination of the

W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd.

Re-instatement

the African Steamship Company, debtor Charles Maria Soares will

OPIUM LAW.

of Government have sent a letter to the latter stat he held at the Supreme Court on Retaining Walls Wall at Jardine's ing that while they cannot recon Saturday, March 19, at 10 am, Corner, Peak.-Messrs. Bang Lee mend the scheme as a fair solution & Co.:

of the problem. as far as it relates Repairs to Bolier, etc., of No. 6 to the Elder Dempster group, stock- Police Launch-Hong Kong & holders would be well advised not Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.

to oppose the scheme, the alterna Repairs to No. 9 Police Launch. tive to which is the appointment of -Messra. Kwong Cheung King, a receiver.—Router,

Repairs to Steam Launch S. D.

Hited!

The draft of an Ordinance to con- solidate and to some extent amend the law relating to opium la pub- lished in the Government Gazette. A table of correspondence 115

2 (Hull repairs, etc.)-Mesars, engine in H. D. 9 Launch-South tached which indicates the source

W. 8. Bailey & Co. Ltd. China Motorship Building and Re *** Supplying " and installing = new pairing, Works, Ltd.)

of the various sections and the

ature the amendments."

SELECTIONS.

1ST RACE:-,

Banjolins. Fighting Blood. Espy.

2ND RACE:-

Don.

Gold Ring. King'a Norton.

3RD RACE:

Valorous, Boxing Eve. Tiana.

4TH RACE:-

Manna.

Anniversary Eve.

5TH RACE:-

Philanderer. Slwash. Amon.

6TH RACE:-

Gallant Fox. Valeta. ..Jupiter.

7TH RACE:-

Dynasty. Stable. Gay Crusader. Gold Key. 8TH RACE:

Orlando,

Royal Flush. The Tiger

9TH RACE:

Lucy Glitters. Wotin.

Westland Stag.

FINE BUT CLOUDY,

The Royal Observatory's weather report issued this morning states:

A feeble anti-cyclone, mov- ing N.E.E., is central over S.W. Japan

A depression or typhoon, moving W.N:W, is central near. Megnepl

Forecast N.E. or variable winds, light to moderate; find:

the Bishop in hie ad- dreas. Hia Lordship tribut ed the work of the organias tion, expressing his thankfulness for what has been done in the past

and asking the members to stand by it in the days to come.

An address was given by the Rev.) C. I. Blanchett on "The Value of the

V.D.MA. in the Life of the

Diocese."

The following officers were elected

for the year:

Vice-Chairman, the Dean and

Riot squads were busy till a late hour. Matters were so ugly at one time that the Volunteers were compelled to fire over the heads of the crowds in order to disperse them, the troops standing by with fixed bayonets. Only a demonstration of force prevented the trouble reaching graver dimensions.

The celebrations of alleged victories were well- timed, occurring simultaneously all over the city. It is believed that they owed their inspiration to. Communistic influence to work up the masses.

A Hoax.

struck the Police officer on the Mr. P. S. Cassidy; Hon. Treasurer, Shanghai, to-day (12.33 p.m.) head. A struggle ensued near Mr. P. E. Barker; Hon. Secretaries,

The International Settlement) Quarry Bay beach, and soon a Mrs. Hill, the Rev. W. W. Rogers, la no quiet. The streets are de-crowd collected. So grave did the and the Rev. N. V. Halward; Secre-serted except for strong military position become that

for Hospital Supplies, Mrs. patrols.

O'Connell was compelled to let the

tary

Sergt

W. B. Finnigan; Secretary for It appears that Reuter was un-man go. V.D.A. London sales, Mra. M. Hwittingly a party to the demon- Returning to the station, he sent Roffey; Secretary for Christmas strations yesterday evening through a telephone call to Shauki-· Gifts Funda, Mre. T. H. King; Out- which were due to placards iniwan Police Station. On receipt of ports Secretary, Mrs. Stark; Audi-the streets, also to a broadcast the message, Inspector Stimson pro- Fors, Messrs. Thomson and Co... I falsely stating :—

ceeded by car to Quarry Bay, and "Reuter announces Japan-found much difficulty in getting ese Commander-in-Chief through, the mob that had collected Shirakawa killed; great in East Street, and who were throw- Chinese victory at Liuho.". ing crackers in every direction. The broadcaster suggested

Baton Charge.

Group Representatives.--Catbe. dral Group, the Dean (eg-officio),} Miss S. M. Gray (Group Secretary), Mrs. L. B. Holmes, Mrs. J. R. Wood, and Mr. J. H. Sutcliff.

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firing crackers and mafficking, to Joining forces, the Quarry Bay St. Andrew's Group. The Rev. celebrate the good news, and the and Shaukiwan. Bay Police, under W. W. Rogers (ex-officís), Mrs. R. demonstrations which followed orders from Insp. Stimson, made a Baldwin (Group Secretary), and were totally unjustified and concerted baton charge, during Reuter's office was busy all even-which the mob hurled bricks, and St. Peter's Group The Rev. ing denying the report. L. N. Watkins (ex-officio), Mrs Hong Kong Celebration.

Mr, O. B. Ravon,

an Indian constable received serious injuries to his hand, which was

F. E Booker (Group Secretary), Local Chinese yesterday evening smashed. The mob obtained their and Mr. E. S. Cunningham,2. celebrated a second supposed victory supply of bricks and other missfles Chinese Church Group, Miss In the North. Extensive fire from the back of the station A. F. Kwok (Group Secretary), the cracker firing was indulged in, but building, where, a little further up. Rev. Lee Kau-yan, Dr. Chan Wai-the Police authorities kept a strict the hill, the Taikoo Sanatorium is cheung, and Mr. Woo Yeo-tung, hold over the celebrators,

being demolished.

APPOINTMENTS.

The outbreak in the Quarry Bay After about half an hour, the district was of a very serious na crowd dispersed, and the Police ture; in fact, had it not been for affected the arrest of six men, who His Excellency the Governor has the timely turn out of the Emergency were brought before Mr. Schofield made the following appointment in Units stationed at Quarry Bay and in the Central Police this morning. the Army Service Carps Cadre of Shaukiwan, the former station The case is proceeding. Ge the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence building would have been subjected In another case, brought before Corps, with effect from February to a heavy attack, by a hostile mob, Mr. Schofield, a Chinese man, whom 17:

numbering over three hundred. It Sub-Inspector Rogers stated had Reginald Philip Phillips, to be appears that the trouble stignated taken special delight in throwing. Lieutenant..

when Sergeant M. O'Connell took crackers at passing tramcars and | Mr. T. H. King has been appoint into custody a Chinese man who Itul buses in Whitfeld last night, was

ed to act as Inspector General of thrown a packet of orackers, which fined $40,

Police and Chief - Offcer, Fire Brigade, during the absence on lekve

WHAT IS SOCIALISM?

In the House of Commons, during]

bill as Socialiatie ought to define what he meant by Bocialism

"Public Control', replied Mr. M. W. Beaumont (C-Aylesbury).

of the Hon. Mr. E D. C. Wolfe, C.M,G), or until further notice, with effect, from February 27, also tem« porarily to be a Member of the the debate on the Town and Coun-is the hon. member against all

Legislative Council

Mr. Douglas James W

ointed Deputy

March.

utine@has

try Planning Bill, which then pass public control?" retorted Colonel ristear of edits". second - reading... Colonel Fremantle: "Doer, he want this fect from Fremantle (0) St Albans) said

protected Individualiätfe

that any member who attacked this police Laughter