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EIGHTY - EIGHTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION

No. 28,097

HONG KONG, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1932.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

1888 DUNLOP the Pioneer

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THE INTERPORT QUO TAI-CHI BEATEN

PROGRAMME.

•

Strong Team to Provide

Opposition.

SATURDAY'S "NEEDLE" GAME.

Lieut. Comdr. Shaw May Umpire

In Shanghai.

BY CHINESE STUDENTS

CHIEF DELEGATE INJURED

IN HIS OWN HOME

The Interport Cricket eleven will PEACE CONFERENCE SUSPENDED

be faced with strong opposition in

their Inst practice match in thei Colony before sailing for Shanghaf

when they meet-Mr. Alan Reid's XI

m the I.K.C.C. on Saturday.

A China Mail representative was

Shanghai, May 3.

The Peace Conference, which it was proposed to hold this morning, had to be postponed because

informed yesterday that the pro- Mr. Quo Tai-chi, the Chinese chief delegate, was

bable composition of would be as follows:

the side attacked at his home this morning by students.

Shortly after nine o'clock a hundred students

A. Reid B.K.C.C. reaptain). Fi

D. Pereira (1.R.C.). Captain Moir, assembled at Mr. Quo Tai-chi's house in the French (Army), E. Zimmern (C.C.C.). E. Concession. One of them was admitted to see Mr. C. Fincher (K.C.C.), N.-A. E. Mac Quo Tai-chi, but as soon as the door was opened all (University), L. T. Ride (Univer- of them rushed and forced an entrance.

kay (K.C.C), D. J. N. Anderson)

kity), E. I. Gosano (University),

F. R. Duckitt (H.K.C.C.) and Lt.

Musson (Army), Judging the team.

on the season's form it will not be very surprising if the Interport side are forced to bow the knee.) It is undoubtedly a strong batting side and bowlers such as Pereira, Gosano, Mussun. Anderson And Duckitt are more than likely to trouble the Interporters. Should Reid's XI turn out as published

above it should prove to be a very

Wednesday, May 18-Dance at

the International Club. Friday, May 20-First Day v.

Shanghai.

They threw handfuls of copper coins, teacups'] and anything else to hand and Mr. Quo Tai-chi re- ceived injuries to his face, especially to his right. eye. He had to have medical attention.

The French police arrived on the scene and made seven arrësts..-

Reuter.

SESSION TO - MORROW,

the text

To Liquidate Holdings.

AMERICAN COTTON.

Washington, To-day. The Farm Board here an nounces that half of its holdings of 1,300,000 bales of stabilisation cotton will be marketed after August 1. The Board staten that the Cotton Stabiliselton Cor- poration will make every effort to distribute the sales throughout the season without disturbances to mar- kets or to the price level. — Reuter's American Service.

VICTORIA GAP MURDER.

Trial Continued.

EVIDENCE OF PHOTOGRAPH.

NAVAL OFFICER'S TRAGIC DEATH

SHOT WITH OWN REVOLVER

SUB - LT. R. TYRWHITT,

THE ORPHEUS

OF

FRENCH POLLING RESULTS.

Second Ballotting on May 8.

TARDIEU'S PROSPECTS.

The fret ballotting in the French polling yesterday has eatablished definite result although it appears that at the second ballotting on May 8, the present Premier, M. Andre Tardien, possesses good pro- spects of being returned to power.",

Paris, Yesterday.

The final results of the first bal-

Considerable gloom has been cast over Naval circles to-day, by the death from a bullet wound, lot in the French elections show of a young and popular officer, of H.M. Submarine, Orpheus.

131 seat and

that the Right Parties have won the opposition, 120. There are 858 seats to be decid-

A statement issued from the Naval Office this ad on the second ballet which will

be held on May 8. morning states:—

"Sub-Lieutenant R. Tyrwhitt, R.N., of H.M.S. Orpheus was found dead at about 4.30 this morn- ing at Stonecutters Island. Cause of death was a bullet wound from his own private revolver. Cir- cumstances are being investigated. The funeral will probably take place at 4.30 this afternoon from R.N. Hospital.”

The date of Sub-Lieut. Tyrwhitt's seniority is May 16, 1930,

lation of Admiral Sir Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt, B1... G.C.B., D.S.O., Cross-examined by Mr. Hin-shing D.CL, Commander-in-Chief, The Nore, and it is also stated that deceased's father lives in London, but is not connected with the

said that on arrival at the scena of the crime, owing to the bad light and hard position of the dead youth, it was physically impossible for him to take a picture. He took one but without success.

Replying to Mr. Fitzroy, witness

Royal Navy.

Extreme Right Right

Paris, Later.

Left Republicans

8

72

82

Centre

28

Anti-Govt. Radicals

60

Republican Socialista. 17

Socialista

40

Communists

2

Second ballots will be required

for 588 seats.—Reuter.

DISARMAMENT PARLEY.

Sir John Simon Returns.

TEMPORARY LULL.

haaval authorities desiderabi mafikas nezdeny the rumours de d that deceased was a distant relative to Admiral Tyrwhitt, a former

Con-C. in China,

SITUATION IN INDIA.

Evidence for the Crown was call- ed by Mr. T. M. Ha elrigg in the Criminal Sessions his morning, before Mr. Justice Wood, at the re-

The Naval authorities 'refused to divulge anything beyond sumed heuring of the Victoria Gap the published statement, murder trial, in which three!

H.M.S. Orpheus, is at present in the dry dock, together with Chinese men are arraigned.

Inspector E. A. Vincent, official H.M. Subs. Odin and Otus, indergoing repairs. At the time of his Police photographer spoke of pic- death, Sub-Lieut. Tyrwhitt was stationed at Stonecutters Island, with others from the submarine, going through a course of range tures he took of the third prisoner's Shanghai, Yesterday. owned the suggestion that the left thumb and middi finger of the firing, and was living under canvas, interesting and even contest. The armistice conference will mixed Commission would be able right hand, February 19, also and a rumour was current this morning that the deceased is a re- Several of the "Best" XI will be all hold its concluding session to- to give a decision regarding the of the scene of the crime. out to prove that the Selectors were morrow morning, when the truce Japanese withdrawal. He also wrong, in their choice, and will agreement will be initialled. The denied that the Chinese and thus provide suflicient interest to formal signature will take place Japanese Governments had agreed Lo, for the first prisoner, witness make the game a "needle" match on Thursday and the next will be to abide by a majority vote of

Interport Programme, released on Saturday,

the Commission at Geneva. Saturday, May 14-Team lênvas) -

The drafting committee this Military Movements. by President Jefferson.

Shanghai, Yesterday.. Monday, May 16-Team arrives evening completed

in Shanghai.

agreement in three languages, A stipulation against military, English, Japanese and Chinese movements which will be binding In case of dispute the English to both sides has been advanced text shall prevail. The Japanese by neutral representatives to the hope that Mr. Shigemitsu and truce negotiations here. General Uyeda will be able to

Missing Sentry. sign the agreement on behalf of One Japanese sentry is dead Saturday May 21-Smoking con- this is impossible, Mr. Murai will pei.

Japan from the bedside, but if and another is missing in Cha Chinese snipers are blem- ed and, it is alleged that the English, American, French missing man is their captive. Over 400 marines from the Jap and Italian diplomatic represen- anese flagship Iszumo are search- Monday, May 23--Interport Din-tatives will also affix their signa- ing for him.

ner at the Shanghai Club. tures.

Manchurian Bandits. Tuesday, May 24-Second Day v. Following the signatures, the

Harbin, Yesterday. The Rest.

consuls-general of these four Japanese troops suffered heavy! Wednesday, May 25-Leave for Powers, together with the Chin-casualties in an engagement yes- fourth prisoners as two of the

ese and Japanese representatives, terday with insurgents

men. Fourth prisoner filled in the Shaw To Umpire.

will form a joint commission to Wukimiho on the C.E.R.

form between 7 and 8 p.m., on The China Mail representative certify the mutual withdrawal. battle lasted for over 24 hours February 16. The other man was learned that Mr. E. J. R. Mitchell, It has been learned that the and followed the destruction of Cheung lu-wah, who was discharg- the Captain of the Hong Kong aide, neutral proposal was adopted at a section of railway by Chinese:

ed. was making an effort to arrange for, the third meeting to-day, of the bandits.

Continuing, witness said that the the Interport to be commenced on' Military sub-committee.

three men, who stayed for three the Thursday, but no news had yet

Mukden, Yesterday. daya up to the time of their arrest, been received from, the Shanghai

London, Yesterday. Heavy casualties were incurr-had told him, that they intended to ROARING TO LONDON Cricket Club when the paper went

90 MILES AN HOUR

Saturday, May 21-Second Day v,

Shanghai.

cert at the Shanghai C.C. Sunday, May 22---Golf. Monday, May 23--First Day v.

The Rest.

Hong Kong.

do so instead.

In the Commons.

Chinese Routed.

near The

Lau King-po, No. 1 boy of the

Sir Samuel Hoare's

Rugby, Yesterday. Sir John Simon, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, returned to Lon- trict Magistrate for Midnapore, don this afternoon from Geneva, said there were a few pieces of

was shot while at a meeting of the The temporary Jull in the more in- District Board and later died of his portant proceedings of the Dis paper round about the body. The

injuries.

armament Conference is likely to night was dark, but he was not

Elsewhere, he stated there was continue for about a fortnight

The Prime Minister expects to sure whether it was damp or not.

little of importance to report. The Kwong Tai Loi boarding house,

position in Delhi following an un-resume his duties as head of the successful attempt to hold a session British delegation about middle of Connaught Road Central, recognis-

of Congress had quickly returned to the present month and it was stat ed a paper which announced the arrival of three Chinese, one of Reviewing the past week's events normal. There were no reactionsjed at Geneva to-day that the Ger- man Chancellor, Dr. Brueniz, will whom is the discharged prisoner. in India, Sir Samuel Hoare, in the elsewhere. They booked room 54, on the third House

Attempts have been made in return there about the 17th when floor, at the rate of $1.20 per head gretted to have to confirm the re various places to destroy letters in it is anticipated the conversations ports of further terrorist outrages the post boxes, he said.--British which were interrupted by filnems {ench per day.

of the French Premier, M. Andre He recognised the third and in Bengal where Mr. Douglas, Dis-Wireless Service.

Tardieu, will be continued.

The Far East situation occu-ed by both sides in an engage-go to Swatow.

which he has participated locally Foreign and who is now in the northern port, will be approached as to um-

The bill. had not. to press. It is understood that Lipied the attention of the House ment near Fenghwangshan be- been paid for. Between them there! Comdr. Shaw, R.N., who has figured of Commons to-day during ques- tween Chinese

and Japanesei was only a leather suitcase. prominently in the matches in tion time.

The third prisoner was wearing Captain R.A. Eden, troops. The Chinese were rout-

dark European style clothing, and Under-Secretary, dis-led-Reuter...

the fourth prisoner wore similar clothing. The collar of No. 8's coat was buttoned at the neck.

Questioned by Mr. Lo, witness said the first prisoner was not at -the hotel.

piring the Interport match.

MODERATE AND FAIR.

The Royal Observatory weather report for to-day is:-

An unti-cyclone of moderate intensity is situated over the East of Japan. The Indo-China depression remains stationary, and the depression of the South China Sea is situated about 150 miles E.S.E. of Cape St. James, moving W.N.W,

Forecast:-8.E. winds, mo- derate, fair..

Temperature.

Hong Kong

79

Масло

77

Pratas Island

77

Manila

76

Foochow

72

Swałow

78

Chefoo

70%

Shanghai

During April the rainfall in Hong Kong was 8.61 inches,

of which 1.75 inches fell on April 17%

athu

DENMARK AND ENGLAND.

Prospects of Trade.

COMMERCIAL TREATY.

Questioned as

Rugby, To-day. to whether the

DEFAULT OF LOANS.

and

Grace

Bulgaria.

-STATEMENT IN HOUSE.

Rugby, To-day.. Captain R. A. Eden, Under-Secre- Government would invite repre-tary for Foreign Affairs, said in the sentatives from Denmark to confer House of Commons that the British regarding the commercial treaty, Government recognised it was a whereby Denmark, in return for Im-matter of the greatest regret that porting an mcreased quantity of the Greek and Bulgarian Govern British materials, would become ments had been unable to meet sar entitled to some of the advantages vice of the louna issued under the enjoyed by British Dominions and League of Nations cuspices. Colonies, Major Colville, for Board understood, he said, these two Gov of: Trade, said that no negotiations ernments were initiating negotia- could be undertaken cntil after the tions with the bondholdern. The Ottawa Conference.

British Government

with

Then, the Government would be the situa glad to consider any proposals which any tion which might be put forward by Denmark, sible or

he added. – British Wireless Service" Service,"

He

watching

king

A room-boy of the boarding house, in evidence, recognised the third and fourth prisoners, whom he arst saw in room 54, sometime

in the forenoon, on February 17,

when he gave them their breakfast. The following day in the evening, the fourth prisoner was the only one left, when he (witness) went in to serve the evening meal....

Further evidence was called, and the case is proceeding.

STOP

PRESS

Shanghai, To-day. "It is intimated that a far»! ther withdrawal of Japanese troops from Shanghai ls like

ly as soon as the tru ment – has, übeen

Only

be left

Report.

Rugby, To-day.

of Commons said he re-

BRITISH RAILWAYS' NEW SPEED RECORD

FASTEST TRAIN IN WORLD

"ROYAL SCOT". ALSO BREAKS

RECORD.

Meanwhile the technical sub- committee of the Disarmament Con. ference is in session. British Wireless Service.

ATTEMPTED ARSON.

AT Fire at Haberdashery

Shop.

London, To-day.

MASTER DETAINED..

What is believed to be a case of attempted arson, occurred at Sham- shuipa in the early hours of this morning, according to a Police re- [port from that district.

At about 3.25 fire broke out at 96 Nam. Cheung Street, which is oc- cupled by a haberdashery shop. One show case, in the front of the

Two new records for speed were set by Bri-shop, part of the staira leading to

tish Railways to-day.

the upper floors and some boxes of socks were damaged by the flames, The L.N.E.R. Leeds to King's Cross Express which were extinguished by the dashed over the 105 miles from Grantham to Lon-

Fire Brigade and Police.

The report adds that the master don in 100 minutes averaging 63 miles per hour of the shop, Chan Cheuk, his wife and attaining, at times, a speed of 90 miles per hour, and a foki have been detained pend- ing gfurther investigations. The The famous "Royal Scot" made the second re- premises were insured with the cord breaking the journey when it covered the 400 Wing On Insurance Company for miles from Euston Station to Glasgow in 7 hours $4,500. and 55 minutes, 20 minutes faster than the previous time. ― Reuter.

The new schedule of the Leeds | the

to King's Cross Express definitely can

| gives English Railways the 'world'.

record for speed. once held by

world

cago run and the Canáçılan

trealoto: Tor:

tensive.improvem

Ameri-

of two Chi-

**Last Mont

CELEASE OF MALAVIYA.

New Delhi, Yesterday Pandit Malayiya has been |leased ====Renter,

Pandit: Malaviya,” the

| Designate of the Congress

was arrested in Delhi because he entered the

kibition had been servi

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