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INTERPORT CRICKET

FOUR PLAYERS UNABLE TO

MAKE TRIP.

Twenty-Two Approached.

FEW SURPRISES.

The China Mail is able to in- form its readers that a number of letters have been sent out to cricketers asking whether they will be available for the trip to Shang- hai next month if required.

Several answers have already been received and refusals have been sent in by E. C. Fincher, A. Reid, S. R. Kermani and Captain: Mirehouse, who find it impossible to make the trip.

Interport cricket nets will be in ине to-morrow evening at the Hong Kong Cricket Club, and an Interport Trial game will be play- ed on the II.K.C.C. ground on Saturday.

Amongst others. the following have been asked whether they will be available to go to Shanghai if required:

E. J. R. Mitchell (H.K.C.C.).

I. T. Ride (University),

4. E. Richardson (C.S.C.C.),

G. R. Sayer (C.S.C.C.),

E. R. Duckitt (H.K.C.C.),

P. Madar (K.C.C.),

G. C Burnett (K.C.C.).

A. Reid (H.K.C.C.),

A. C. Beck (H.K.C.C.),

E. C. Fincher (K.C.C.).

E. F. Fincher (K.C.C.),

J. Hunter (K.C.C.),

A. C. Hamilton (S.W.B.),

D. J. N. Anderson (University),

S. R. Kermant (I.R.C.),

F. D. Pereira (1.R.C.),

A. H. Madar (I.R.C.),

A. R. Minu (I.R.C.),

Capt. Mirehouse (Army),

A. H. Musson (R.A.),

W. T. Patterson (C.C.C.), and

E. Zimmern (C.C.C.).

COMMITTEE OF NINETEEN.

The Shanghai Situation.

RESOLUTION.

Geneva, Yesterday.

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EIGHTY - EIGHTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION

No. 28,086 HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1932.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

JUSTICE MCCARDIE ON

SPIRITUALISM

VERDICT AND COSTS FOR "DAILY MAIL"

PROSAIC MESSAGES FROM

SPIRIT WORLD.

(Reuter's Special Service.)

London, Yesterday.

Verdict with costs for the defendants in the libel case Mrs. Meurig Morris vs. "Daily Mail"-was returned by the Jury after an absence of more than three hours.

Mrs. Morris went into a trance after hearing the ver dict, and Justice McCardie ordered that she should be ear- ried out in spite of warnings from friends that it would be dangerous to touch her in that state.

Justice McCardie dissertated at length on Spiritual-. ism. He said he was anxious not to show too sceptical an attitude, but he said he could not see why this tiny world should receive messages, from the Spirit World about such "I am enjoy- prosaic things as "I have got a new tooth." ing a good cigar and whiskey sodas."

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on

Fort DUNLOP

In

a class by

itself

RUSSIA DISAPPOINTMENT EXPRESSED IN

AND

JAPAN

I. L. P. INDICTS

JAPANESE. Trade Union Action.

TO PREVENT WAR.

London, Yesterday. Anxiety in regard to "Grave developments of Russo-Japan- ese relations arising out

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BUDGET REACTION

CHAMBERLAIN DASHES HOPES OF TAX RELIEF

BEER-DRINKERS DISMAYED

IMPERIAL PREFERENCES WELCOMED IN MANY QUARTERS.

“HONOUR SLAYING" TRIAL.

Doctor's and Specialist's Evidence.

Varied reactions are reported on the Budget introduced by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, yesterday, but Reuter's reports indicate that the predominent feeling is one of dis- appointment. The Chancellor's uncompromising remarks on the income-tax and beer-tax have crushed the hopes that relief would be extended, while many industrialists are perturbed at the in- dication given that new duties may be introduced. On the other hand, the considerable improvement in Britain's finances, and the extension of Imperial preferences have reassured most citizens, who now the assault, upon Mrs. Massie, see promise in the future.

evidence gave

that she had been briused all over the

MRS. MASSIE NEXT WITNESS.

Honolulu, Yesterday,

"The honour slaying" trial is

drawing to a close.

The doctor, who operated, after

of the situation in Man- churia."

was expressed by the National Council of the Independent Labour Party to-day in statement in which the Party accuses the He emphasised the fact that Mr, Cowen, Mrs. Morris's Japanese Government of pro- vocative statements and acts collaborator, had not appeared in the witness box, and the evidence of the charwoman, who had been listening at a against the Socialist Govern- ment of Russia and alleges keyhole, said she thought Mrs. Morris and Mr. Cowen were

that powerful capitalist inter- rehearsing a play, looked bad for Mrs. Morris's trance talks.

ests in Britain and other Euro- This cause celebre opened Lodge, Lady Conan Doyle and sun-

pean countries are openly sup- porting Japan's imperialist April 12, and arose out of action dry mental and other specialists,

The journalist, who wrote the

policy in Manchuria and Its brought by Mrs. Morris against the article complained of, said he wrote aggressive policy towards Rus- Daily Mail for issuing a contents' what he did in order to catch Mrs. Bia.

body, that her jaw hadi Mr. Prime Morris und her supporter, a bill which challenged **

The statement

the also urges

been broken to such an extent that ness of her alleged chic powera. Laurence Cowen, and remarked that workers of Britain to co-operate it had to be laced up for five weeks. Mr. William Norman Birkett, K.C., they fell for it. The fact that Mr. with the workers of Europe

Two mental specialista also testi- contested the case for the great Laurence Cowen was not called by to provent A threatened

fed that Lt. Massie was definitely English daily. Among the dis- the prosecution as a witness was tack

on Russia and ' demand insane when he shot and killed tinguished witnesses, who gave commented upon by Counsel for an embargo on eredit.sup

Kabahawel. evidence in the case, were Sir Oliver the defence and by the Judge. plies and the export of war Massie will be the next wit-

material to Japan, failing which] 1.

nes and the case will probably go the first act of war by pan to the jury on Friday, April 22 to Lord Snowden. They never- nobody because he could not

FANTASTIC KREUGER

RUMOUR.

Alive and Hiding in Sumatra ?

FULLY DISPROVED.

NO- MENINGITIS TO-DAY.

Five Cases Yesterday.

When seen by a China Mail re- presentative at noon, to-day, Dr. G. Pope, Medical Officer of Health, said

Stockholm, Yesterday. that no cases of meningitis had been The fantastic rumour that Paul reported for to-day, up to the time Kreuger is still alive and hiding in of the interview. Sumatra is disproved by the finding, were five cases.

Yesterday there The total num

among documents regarding the ber of cases since April 1 is now financier's death, of a paper, signed 80.

by the Mayor of the Eighth Ar- rondissement, Paris, certifying

Kreuger's death. There is also an account by the Swedish. Consul in Parls to the Foreign Office declaring

The Committee of Nineteen, after that he is convinced Kreuger com-

mitted suicide.

'an hour's deliberation, unanimous- ly adopted a resolution providing notably for the mixed commission: in Shanghai to have competence and decide by a majority vote when A

the situation there could be said to have returned to normal.-Reuter.

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The Manchester Guardian advises the Committee of Nineteen to be more determined than the League Council and either fix a time limit

in Shanghai can be regarded having returned to normal.

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OBITUARY.

Distinguished Chinese

of Burma.

SIR LEE AH-YAIN,

Rangoon, Yesterday.

Sir Lee Ah Yain, late Minister

were

for the withdrawal of Japanese for Forests in the Government of forces or empower a body of neutral Burma, died in Maymyo to-day. His interred in the observers to decide when conditions remains

Chinese cemetery here and the obsequles were accompanied by an ceremonial. Impressive Masonic As a matter of fact, according to the cable, reproduced above, that is The late Sir Lee Ah Yain had been exactly what the Committee has de-a Mason for many years and held

high office in the Lodge to whichi cided upon.

TERRIFIC TOKYO EXPLOSION.

Wonder Damage Not Greater.

Further details of the explo sion in Tokyo, when an Army Ammunition- dump blew up yesterday, have now come to: hand Reutes report

that the

he belonged.

The Governor of Burma was re- presented at the funeral.-Reater.

A DISTINGUISHED SURGEON.

Sir W. W. Cheyne,

London, Yesterday,

The death occurred to-day of Sir (William) Watson Cheyne-Reu- ter.

Sir. (William)-- Watson Cheyne, K.C.MG., M.B CM. C.B. FRCS, FIS/LLDD:Sc(Ozon), has had a very distinguished darser. At the time of his death Professor of Clinical King's College, London mont

„dignity of Detogimai

at-

against Russia should meet by Trade Union action to prevent the manufacture and despatch of war material to Japan.

DYNAMITING OF TROOP TRAIN.

RINGLEADER TRACED.

Harbin, Yesterday.

A message to, Rengo Agency states that the examination of suspects, arrested in connection with the dynamiting of a Japanese troop train, has revealed the fact the that Kaochangchun, Chief of

NEW INDIAN COUNCIL

INAUGURATED. --

ON WHAT THE SECURITY OF INDAIA DEPENDS

VICEROY'S WARNING.

Peshawar, Yesterday. Picturesque scenes at the "Gateway of India" marked the Viceroy's inauguration of the North-West Frontier Province Legislative Council.

A message from His Majesty was read. It stated that on peace and good govern- ment in the N.W.F.P. depended in great measure the security of India.

Lord Willingdom created a profound impression by announcing the

suspen- sion for a year of the operation of the Frontier Crimes Regulation for trial of criminal cases by reference to a Council of Elders. He also foreshadowed other modifications of the regulation, but utter- ed a solemn warning concerning the con- sequences of a continuance of intimidation of electors Reuter

to anot

Why Hindus have been arrestede AMKA. Unlawful; Bódy.

Govarnen

the

Reuter's Pacific Service.

DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE.

First Success. Achieved.

HOW REDUCTION CAN BE ACHIEVED.

Press Comment Varies.

Liberals Satisfied,

London, To-day. On the whole, Liberal opinion Austere,' "Cautious," is favourable. Major Gwilym and "Sound," "Bleak," "Grim," Lloyd George, however, describ- "Honest," "Courageous," are some ed it as one of the worst Bud- editorial adjectives used in the get in recent years. On the other Budget comment. While all morn-hand, other Free Trade Liborals ing papers do not conceal their are thankful for small mercies disappointment, dubbing the Bud- and commended Me Chamber- get as reliefless and an epilogue lain's impartiality pieving

theless interpret it as impressive ameliorate the unemployed and as a proof to the world of Bri- other sufferers.*** tain's iron-clad determination to In short, the House of Com-: consolidate her financial armour, mons, on behalf of the tax-payer, and they ask people to be pa- has set its teeth and tried to look tient a little longer until the pleasant, hoping for the best pos- economic blizzard blows over. sibly in the second Budget ́re- The "Times" says, "hard but sulting from the new legislation Bound," while the labour "Daily which Mr. Chamberlain said would Herald" laconically remarks, "A be necessary after the Lausanne nothing Budget."

and Ottawa Conferences.

Wellington's Public Safety Conservation Bill passed Houses.

The Labour Party is maintain- bothing reserve till the Farty meet- ing to-morrow, but they utterly disagree with the tea tax. Mr. James Maxton, Extremist, pre- fers an extra tax on beer. — Reuter,

Geneva, Yesterday.

Tea Tax Welcomed. The Disarmament Committee has

London, To-day. It is officially known that the adopted a resolution modifying Article One of the Draft Convention Brooke Bond Tea Company wel- declaring a reduction of armaments comes the tea tax because it will provided in Article Eight of the give a fillip to Empire producers. League Covenant can be achieved It is not thought that it will progressively by successive revi- affect ten consumption much. sions when the present conference

has accomplished its first stage of a general reduction to a minimum level.

This resolution is acclaimed. as the first success of the Conference.

-Reuter.

Detective Bureau of the C.E.R., was the ringleader.

London, Yesterday, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the House of Commons to-day made The Secretary of G. Payne and his first budget statement in Company opined that the price financial conditions far happier. will rise immediately if the ru- than those which confronted his mour is true. All stocks over a predecessor, Lord Snowden certain quantity already held in year ago. At that time the coun Britain have to be declared and try was borrowing ⠀· £1,000,000 taxed. The effect on wholesalers weekly to finance the Unemploy- depends on the method of collect- ment Insurance Fund, and Lord ing the tax.

Snowden, was confronted with a large prospective deficit.

Disappointment Felt.

London, To-day. "I am deeply disappointed but

It is alleged that Kaochangchun, who is a graduate from the Soviet Military School, has been in secret not disheartened the Budget communication with the Soviet em- is inconclusive but in some res- ployees of the C.E.R-Reater's pects hopeful." Pacific Service.

STOP PRESS

Harbin, To-day.

states Rengo's Agency that a general strike of the C.E.R.employers, which reported starting to

WAS

This is the view from a pro- minent industrial Conservative and represents the majority of opinion on the Budget, which will probably evoke an extra mea- sure of disappointment owing to the chilly tones of inevitability in which Mr. Chamberlain spoke. Here and there he produced a smile, even a laugh, but in moat cases it was. a hollow laugh, as when he joked about beer he

day, failed to materialise.declared that it was overtaxed

and then gave it no relief. Simi Everything is normal. Gen-

larly, in two cases he appeared eral Tamon's Division en

to be leading up to some new trained southward, in ac-

action and then announced a new cordance with schedule

Committee in each case He Reuter

sat down in what prominent Ministers described as an atmos-

Tokyo, To-day.

It is authoritatively stated

that it is impossible for Japanphere of gloomy:bat to agree to -Geneva's draft re- solution leaving nimized.com,

mittes to Ex

drawal of troops

"date of with!

from: Bhang

Naturally special interests are indignant for insta drinkers, brewers and rayera, while the Tre

pins tits?hopes on a new rder expected to end

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PREMIER'S EYE GIVES TROUBLE.

Cautionary Medical Advice.

*A Reuter message from Lon- don reports that the Prime Minister is now having trouble. with his right eye. This is due to undue ifrala through the weakness of his left eye. It will be remembered that the Premier only recent operated upon for his left eye. The condition of that eye has Improved

"Mr.*** Ramsay however

MacDonald,

will proced Geneva to-day, to att Reparations and

but "his" [stern have told

hours