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YORKSHIRE AGAIN

KENT DEFEATED IN LOW-SCORING GAME.

Rhodes 6 for 48 on Difficult Wicket.

FREEMAN 8 FOR 105.

Exciting Finish Witnesssd at Tonbridge

London, Yesterday.

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MANCHUKUO POST OFFICES MAY BE CLOSED. Dispute Over Use Of Words.

Nanking, To-day. The possibility of the closing-down of the Post Offices in Manchuria la fore- seen if the Manchukuo au- thorities persist in certain demands, including the use of the words "Tatung Dynasty" instead of "Re- public of China" on chops, official documents, etc. - Reuter.

was DR. GOUGULOFF TO

STAND TRIAL.

A. C. Rhodes, who has re- vealed brilliant bowling

abilitics this largely responsible for York- shire's narrow victory over Kent at Tonbridge to-day. In the home county's second inn- Ings he captured 6 wickets for 48 runs to dismiss Kent for 75.

Requiring only 65 runs for victory Yorkshire were hard pressed and only just manag- ed to record their third victory of the season by the narrow margin of four wickets,

Wilful Murder of

M. Doumer,

DEFENCE'S DEMAND REJECTED.

No Supplementary Examination.

París, To-day.

Batting first at Tonbridge the home county were dismissed for Dr. Gouguloff, the assassin of 196 after having collected 122 for M. Paul Doumer, President of the the loss of 4 wickets at the tea in-French Republic, has committed terval on Saturday, their remain-for trial on a charge of wilful

murder. ing six wickets adding only 74 runs The court rejected the de- on a soft wicket which gave the fence's demand for a supple-

mentary judical examination. Reuter.

bowler every assistance.

• Yorkshire also found the wicket

very difficult but, in spite of ex- cellent bowling by "Tich" Free-

man in the early stages, they man

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NOTED GEOLOGIST BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE

TO THE CHILEAN JUNTA.

An Scientific Expedition in Peru.

JOHN WALTER GREGORY.

Author of Over 200

Scientific Papers.

was

Lima, Peru, To-day. John Walter Gregory, noted Geologist, was drowned in the Urubama River while he leading an expedition to study the Volcanic movements of the region. Reuter.

Led Many Expeditions.

SERIOUS VIEW TAKEN OF CONFISCATORY MEASURES

ASSURANCE OF PROTECTION FOR BRITISHERS GIVEN

London, Yesterday.

The grave view taken here of the confiscatory measures outlined in the decrees of the new Junta The late John Walter Gregory, in Chile was expressed by the Under Secretary for F.R.S., LL.D., D.Sc., F.G.S.,

M.I.M.M., was one of the most Foreign A noted Geologists in Great Bri- tions in ti tain. His work took him from President one end of the world to the other

and he was the author of numer ous publications, both technical and general.

At the age of 68 he was still active enough to lead an expedi- tion in the wilds of Peru where

he met his death. Spitzenberg, Thibet, Central Australia, British East Africa and the Antarctic are only a few of the places to

Captain Eden, in reply to ques- se of Parliament. He said that Méro's Government was overthrown

on June 4 as the result of a coup-d'etat executed by the Air Force and the Army, and had been replaced by a Junta of three persons who had appointed the Cabinet

PLOT TO KILL MUSSOLINI RECALLED..

Orders From Italian Anarchist In London.

1888- DUNLOP the Pioneer

Rome, To-day. The publication of a con-

fession made by Sparde-

lotto who attempted to as-

sassinate Signor Mussolini.

the Fascist leader, reveals that he acted under orders from an Italian anarchist living in London. Reuter,

The plot to kill Signor Mus- solini was revealed on June 5, when Spardelotto was arrested near the Palazzo Venezia, the principal seat of the Fascist Government, He had in, his possession two bombs and à pistol, also a false passport.

DELEGATES LEAVE FOR LAUSANNE.

Decrees had been issued, firstly declaring the Central Bank to be a State Bank, retaining the shares of Chile's and foreign banks and private in- dividuals at their nominal value, and giving bonds Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and which his work took him. in exchange, suppressing the Directorate and ar- Mr. Walter Runciman, leave to- numerous countries and Univer- rogating complete control to the Junta,

He was born in Scotland and from 1904 to 1929 was Pro- fessor of Geology at the Univer- sity of Gillsgow.

He received honours from

sities.

A

Maitre Geraud, the defender Among bis books were of the assassin of M. Jaures, the "Human Migration and the Fu- famous French Socialist Leader. ture" and "The Menace of Colour?" He published over 200 scientific papers on the Geology of Mountains in various parts of the world.

in 1914, is conducting the de

fence of Gouguloff.

Mentally Unbalanced? Dr. Gouguloff is a Russian of immense build. He is 37 years of age, born at Lapenskaya in

aged to secure a lead of 11 runs on the first innings. Freeman in his first apell was deadly, but in the later stages

heavily was

1895. He is married and lived punished to return the figures of 8 at Monaco with his wife. wickets for 105 runs.

He is regarded as being men-i

MR. HENDERSON ON DISARMAMENT.

Not Fail."

POLITICIANS, NOT EXPERTS,

MUST SOLVE PROBLEM.

دسته

Premiers in Geneva.

In their second venture Kent tally unbalanced, and after the failed miserably before A. C. his duty to do what he did.. He

crime told the Police that it was "The Conference Did Rhodes who dismissed the side for also claims that he kidnapped the 75. He was the master of the Lindbergh baby. situation throughout and bowled

"I have spent more than Frs. 60,000 to have him kidnapped," unchanged through the innings.

he declared. "The boy will be Requiring only 65 runs

to win held

as hostage and raised to Yorkshire received a fright when manhood by Russian terrorists.” half the side were dismissed for Gouguloff is described as being 40; but dogged batting saved the a very religious man and was a day and Yorkshire

Geneva, To-day. won by four regular attendant at MasA. wickets. It was a very low scor- When he left Monaco he in- Disarmament could only be ing match on a difficult wicket, 36 formed his wife that. he was go-solved by politicians, not by ex- wickets falling for only 545 runs, ing to Paris to sell some of his perts declared Mr. Arthur Hen- This was Yorkshire's third vic-books, and made his will before derson, chairman of the Dis- tory of the season and has placed leaving, "in case of accident.” armament Conference, address- them seventh in the table with 60 He always carried two revolvers ing a Deputation from the Inter- points. The counties above York- for protection. After the crime national Disarmament Organisa- shire are Kent (77), Sussex (76), la notebook was found in his tion.

Lancashire (71), Middlesex, (69), pocket, containing "The Confes- The Conference had not failed! Surrey (66) and Notts (62). This sions of Gouguloff, who killed the though progress had not been was Kent's first defeat of the sea-President of the French what was desired and he

Republic"

вол.

Scores as cabled by Reuter were

as follow:-

Kent: 196 and 75. (A. C. Rhodes

6 for 48).

Yorkshire: 207 (Freeman 8 for

105);

67 for 6 wickets.

AN UNEVENTFUL WEEK IN INDIA.

Community Feeling Still

Intense In Bombay.

Loddon, Yesterday.

The Secretary for India, Sir Samuel Hoare, reported to the House of Commons that the past week in Indlay, had been, uneventful, the only feature", being further. unsuccessful attempts to hold Congress Conference.

In Bombay the feeling be tween the two communities remained in ense Wirele

HARBIN FIGHTING CONTINUES.

Japanese Successes.

3,000 ANTI-MANCHUKUO TROOPS ROUTED.

was still optimistic, he said.

Geneva, Later. Premier Ramsay MacDonald and Premier M. Herriot have arrived. Reuter.

THEFT OF LEAD,

Dodwell Employees Jailed.

1932 DUNLOP

the Lead

DANGER PAST?

Reservoir Filling Up.

HEAVY RAINFALL CREATES OFFICIAL OPTIMISM.

Increased Supply Probable..

Hope is now entertained that the restrictions on the water supply will shortly be lifted, following the excep tional heavy fall which took place this morning. From 10.30 am until 12.30 am. practically 4 inches of rain- fall was registered at the Royal Observatory..

The Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, Director of Public Works, informed the "China “Mall” this morning that a further ..... increase in the hours of sup- ply could be "safely predicted to take place almost imme- diately, He intimated 'that' the position would be discuss- ed to-morrow morning at 10

a.m. -

"Is the danger of the water shortage passed" asked the "China Mail,”....

to

"It is a difficult question answer," replied Mr. Creasy, "but I think I am right in saying it probably

Remarkable figures regard. ing the rainfall were re turned from the Royal Ob

Between 10.30 am, and 11.80

Chamberlain and Runciman to Join MacDonald.

London, Yesterday. Chancellor of the Exchequer,

President of the Board of Trade,

and morrow for Lausanne where secondly, similarly taking over all foreign currency they will join the other Ministers of the British Delegation. They deposits in all banks.

attended a meeting of the Cabinet "His Majesty's Government have not entered this afternoon. into official relations with the present Govern Prime Minier, Mr. Ramsaratory this morning

MacDonald, accompanied by the ment," he said, "but the Charge d'Affaires has been Foreign Secretary, Sir John 1.84 inches was recorded, instructed to inform them that His Majesty's Gov- Simon, left Paris this morning while the next hour yielded 2.48 ernment take a most serious view of these confis- conversations during the week inches.

for Geneva after preliminary inches. From 10.30 am. yester catory measures, and if they are carried through, and with Monsieur M. Herriot, the Colony at 7 a.m. this morn- The total storage of water in will strongly support a demand for full compensa French Premier, who was a pasing was 1,148,000,000 gallons, tion for the British interests affected.

senger in the same trath.

To-morrow, the heads of the

Further rainfall is expected

In a reply to similar representations made re- delegations to the Geneva Dis-to-day.

armament Conference will be Sir The following is the rainfall

For 24 hours

specting the protection of British lives and pro- John Simon's guests at lun. this month- perty, His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires has received cheon. British Wireless Sex to 10 am, on an assurance that adequate Police protection will vice.

be provided for British subjects. — British Wire- TO-DAY'S TRAFFIC less Service.

Strong Feeling.

here with the resignation of Da Vila from the Junta where there

Santiago, Chilé, To-day. The struggle for power be was strong feeling against him by the Left Group, fanned by tween the rival elements in the bitter

newspaper attacks. - new Government has not ceased Reuter.

UNFAVOURABLE BALANCE.

1

British Trade Returns for May.

EXPORTS VALUE DECLINE HEAVILY.

Smaller Drop in Imports.

DASTARDLY DISCOVERY

AT PICNIC SPOT.

NEAR ASHFORD

KENT.

Grandmother, Mother & Daughter Dead.

BODY. PROTRUDES FROM UNDERGROWTH.

·Seen By Bus Conductor.

}

London, To-day.

June

#

Ins. Total for Aver.

0.00

10.07

.1.22

4.08

year to

date

10.04 23.88

11.01 24.39

1.3 24.90

14.16 25:41 16.02.25.92. 14.16 26.43 14.20 28 18.84 27.45

26.94

COURT.

.1.86

Indian Fined $45 on Three Counts.

旮

12.14

.0.62

18.86 27,96

:10

.2.13

20.09 28.47

11

.1.02

22.01 28.98

F1

12

.0.08 22.09 29.49

18

14

0.59 25.50-

.2.82 24.91 80.00

SPEEDING CASES.

In the Traffic Court this morn- It seems certain now that ing, over which Mr. Schofield pre-water restrictions will be lifted. sided, Rahman," the "Indian" driver

Later.

the

of a public car, was fined a total The average rainfall up to 10 8.12. of $45 on three counts, namely, (a) on June 15 is 81,02 inches, while the failing to stop after running into rainfall since January 1, 1982 up tó baskets that were carried by Yu 180 p.m. to-day la 80.52 inches, 6,02 Kai, à Sanitary coolle, in Caine inches of which fell between 10.80 Road on Mar 29, (b) driving in a.m. and 1.80 to-day. Queen's Road Central in a manner that was dangerous to the public, and (c) carrying three passengers in excess.

Traffic-Sub-Inspector

Saunders

said that defendant drove in Caine Road from East to West. Two coolies of the Sanitary Depatment were walking along by Shing Wong Street. The car approached from the rear. One coolfe crossed the road successfully, but the other, Yu Kal, who was carrying

To-day's

RAIN.

weather report from the Royal Observatory states:

Pressure remains highest to the East of Hokkaido;;;a; de- pression covers South China.

Forecast S. W winds, moderate; cloudy, rain."

NO FOREIGN CREWS WANTED "FOR FRENCH SHIPS.

London, To-day. The returns of Overseas Trade in May show that the value of Imports was £55,755,840 as com- pared with £35,48187 in the previous month, and £59,628,484 Three Chinese, employed by in May of last year.

A bus conductor's discovery of two baskets of old bottles, could Harbin, To-day. Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd, plead- Exporta during the

month a woman's body protruding from not cross in time, the mudguard of Battles between the forces of ed guilty before, Mr. Grantham, in were valued at £34,595,524 as the undergrowth at Kingswood, the car striking the baskets. The the Japanese and Manchukuo the Central Poilee Court this mern-against £38,423,098 in the pro & popular week-end picnic spot coolie had his foot cut rather bad- against the elements opposing ing to a charge of the theft of four vious month, and 239,642,284 in near Ashford, Kent, started a lý by one of the bottles, and was Aftermath of Georges Philippar the new regime still continue. pieces of lead belonging to their May of last year

chain of gruesome finds within a an out-patient at the beapital for After a sharp engagement to the employers. They were arrested in The

Kew hundred yards. The bodies several days. of an older women and a girl were roughly concealed in broken

wood.

Manchukuo troops, after suffer- of the goods, east of Hallur, 8,000 anti- Wing Kat, Street trying to dispose articles exported declined

he value of manufactu

ng heavy losses, were compelled Mr. S. C. Salter, who appeared

to retrast The Japanese losses as: complainant, said, first defen-

are officially stated to be one dant had been employed killed and four wounded. plumber for about four years

Four hundred Red Spears earned $1.65 a day,

ukuo and third defendants

er coolies and earned 65

hundred anti

pps were defeate acked the Japane

sous

£8,598,844 es con

May 1981 This bru

a drop of £3,269,087

of exports of locomotives and fron- and

Many Water Carriers, de Traffle-Sergeant McInnis, said, in connection with second sum- before |mons, that defendat drove very the fast in Queen's Road: Centrál, past

the Queen's Theatre binhorn once only

driver

Disaster

To-day.

foreign crews,

Ademand that in Asíatios; shall be.

especially

series of claims

the nister of the

Marine Service by the Union, of Beame

the Georges Philli ar disaster.