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CANTON AND NANKING.

PROVING COMPLETE

LOYALTY.

QUESTION OF THE NAVY.

EPROM OUR CHINESE CORELSPONDENT.]

CANTON, April 4.

Canton is doing everything it can to demonstrate its complete loyalty to Nacking

General Chen Tani Tong, C.-in-C. of he tat Kwangtung Division, bas since his return from the North taken the head in this matter, having been appointed "Special Deputy of the Nanking Military Conference for Troop Dis

bandment in Kwangtung."

ODD KIDNAPPING STORY.

YUNNANESE COUPLE

CHARGED.

CHILD TAKEN INTO CHINESE

TERRITORY,

A Yunnanese and his wife were

before Mr. T. 8. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday afternoon on charges of barbour ing, kidnapping and larceny of personal belongings, including a bed quilt. Both defendants plead- ed not guilty.

The defendants were alleged to have kidnapped three baby boys from three separate mothers and attempted to sell them. They are

also accused of having stolen cer- tain property from people living in the adjacent cubicle in their #at.

For

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1929.

D'AGUILAR STREET

ROBBERY.

A CHINESE GIRL'S EXPERIENCE.

FIVE MEN AT CENTRAL

MAGISTRACY,

The armed robbery at, No. 24; D'Aguilar Street, on the morning of Match 5 was recalled at the Central Magistracy yesterday, when five Willson charged with the crime. men appeared before Major C.

The principal witness was'a Chi nese girl who was in charge of the house at the time of the robbery. place shortly after 9 a.. when her She explained that the raid took father was away from home." Her mother, had gone to Canson some days before.

CORRESPONDENCE. IS CHINA READY FOR

AN APPEAL TO LONDONERS.

TO THE EDITOR ĐI THI “FOXO XONG DAILY PRESS."']

AVIATION?

SURVEY BEING CARRIED

OUT.

Sra, This is the first time, I be-

COMMERCIAL FIRM INTERESTED, lieve, that, the Chairman of the

-་.- London County Council, acting in conjunction with the Lord Mayor determine whether China is ready Shanghai (U.P.):A survey to of London, has invited the support for aviation on a commercial scale of the Press overseas in making and whether it is feasible to lay known an appeal to those of its

out air mail and passenger rontas readers who are of London descent

throughouout the Chinese provinces or are kindly disposed towarda

is being conducted by the Aviation London problems.

One of these problems is the pro-Curtiss Aero interests of New York. Exploration Co, a branch of the

for nearly half a million people submitted to the National Govern- vision of hospital accommodatio? The findings when completed will be. who will have moved out of Londonment of the Republic of China for and will have been housed in Essex their decision, and the new on the north bank of the Thames poration will stand ready to assist About four square miles of this Chinese authorities in any way Thames-side Brea contains the within their power toward the fur-

thering of aviation in China. Becontree estate, where there is The Aviation Exploration. Co. is being developed a housing scheme beaded by Major William B. before been attempted in the history Co., of St. Louis. Associated with of greater magnitude than, has ever Robertson, president of the Curtis- Robertson Airplame Manufacturing of civil government.

cor-

him in the new enterprize in an The population of this vast administrative capacity are Messrs. The first defendant was present dormitory" has no hospital. The Pilots who have recently arrived B. R. Riggy and J. M. Wilson. all the time, but apparently he took no active part. The second defend.nearest is at Ilford, and this hos from the United States, in addition ness finger and after a Yurthen beds, is inadequate for the needs of Messrs. L. 4. Parker and B. F. ant took a gold ring from the wit pital, which has less than seventy Major Robertson, are Messrs. A. L. Coperton and E. L. Sloniger. search came upon a jewel-box, from which he removed all the jewellery that borough alone. Further pro-Sherman are bere as engineering and two 350 notes.

vision is imperative,

exports.

He is at present the most power

An amah shouting at the top of her voice woke her up, and when ful man in the province, and in an

she opened her eyes she found her- interview given at his headquarters Detective Sergeant Mottram pro self looking down the barrel of a in the Kwangtang Cement Fac-secuted and said that at various revolver, held by the second defend. tory building, Honam-be explain times last year the defendants lived ant. The latter took the keys of a ed to Pressmen the nature of his the three children-No. 290, Temple the witness' bed, and made witness at the same flat as the mothers of wardrobe from a coat hanging over position and the duties which have. Street, Youmati. At D. CA open the wardrobe from which he been entrusted to bim.

March 9, the second defendant-stole 910 and a pair of child's In the first place he holds office ing with her a few sticks of sugar-

the woman--visited the Hat Bring- | bangles. direct from Nanking and be is cane. The visit was not consider "therefore responsible for his actions ed unusual as the defendant had to the Central Government, and to previously lived at the flat.

this reason the mothers took little no-one else. He is military chiel notice of her presence. However, of the whole of Ewangtung, she was seen to divide the sugar different post to that held by Marcane amongst the three children and later took them out of the shai Li Tsai Hsin, the C.-in-C. of house. The mothers were too busy held a chopper, bat witness could not There was a third robber, who the 8th Military Route, whose with their domestic duties at the identify him as one of the five men authority also extended over time to

take particular notice. in the dock. She only had a glimpse Kwangsi as well as Kwangtung. After two hours they noticed the of the man at the time and she

childrens' absence as it was meal could not remember his features. All military matters and the time. They went around to the affairs of the Regional Commanders house where the defendant lived, After the robbers had got what pass through his hands, and he is, Shanghai Street, but beard they wanted, they pushed her into responsible for peace and good from the principal tenant that both the rear cubicle of the house, where order in Kwangtung.

the defendants, had left. The the other members of the household The Canton Navy, the Aviation three mothers searched the streets-three small boys, a little girl and Bureau and the Government Ar- and failing to find their children three amahs, had been previously seaal all come under his control. they reported the matter to the through the keyhole of the cubicle installed. The witness peeped His special powers are to last six months from to-day.

made an attempt to rush after them. and saw two robbers departing and She was prevented by the man hold- ing the revolver, who pushed her back into the cubicle and threater ed to gag ber if she shouted. Wit- ness remained quiet after that, and of the intruders, made her way out five minutes later, hearing no sound cautiously, to find the robbers gone, She went to the verandah and blew a police whistle, which brought the police to the scene.

General Cher Tsai Tong has re- ceived a deluge of telegrams, etc., congratulasing him on his appoint

ment.

Among those who sent ap- propriate messages were Mr. Sun Fo and General Ho Ying Ching, who has stepped into Marshal Li Tsai Isin's ofEce as Chief of the

Staff

THE CANTON FLEET.

In accordance with the instruc- tions of the Navy Department of the National Government, the Canton Navy Burean bas sent its Vice-Commander. Mr. Shu Chung Lau, to Shanghai to take part in the Naval Conference which is to consider centralising the control of the Chinese Navy The Caston feet will probably be re-organised ́and remanned under the supervision

of the Nanking Department.

KWANGSI MAN TO BE RETAINED?

Mr. Fang Cho Man, Commission er of Finance, has returned to Canton after & conference with

Yaumati Police Station.

Nothing more was heard of the missing children that day. The same evening a Water Police sea man returning to his house at No. 26, Temple Street was surprised to find three children and two strangers at his flat. They were talking of selling the two children to one of his relatives. The relative said he would sell one of the chil fired to a Chinese in Shazoukok,. just outside the British territory, and 35 bargain money was handed over. It was arranged that the scaman's wife should take the child. to Shataukok the next day.

After the child had been safely delivered over the British border she would receive a chit, for which, when handed to a cer tain park-shop in Yaumati, she would receive in return $185.

Disposal of the Booty.

How one of the robbers disposed of some of the booty was described by a woman living in Yaumati, who said that the third defendant gave Eer a bangle to pawn. She did so and obtained 898 for the article, and this apparently so pleased the defendant that he gave her another bangle to get rid of in the same For this bangle, witness

manner.

also obtained $28.-

myself are therefore appealing for The Lord Mayor of London and contributions in order that a new general hospital may be erected. The new hospital, by gracious con- sent of the King, will be named King George Hospital" His Majesty's personal interest was ac- tively evinced up to the date of his laces, and an Appeal Fund was inaugurated by donations of £100 from His Majesty and of £50 from Her Majesty the Queen.

Four Machines Ready. Confident of the future success in China of commercial aviation, Major Robertson bas brought in four Curtiss machines for pro liminary flying. One is a single- seater Falcon mail place with a Liberty motor, two are enclosed cabin, jobe of the "Robin type with 0-3 motors, and the fourth is an Ireland Amphibian seaplane or flying boat. These have been assembled and are in operation at There will be amongst the King's the Hungjao flying fold, the give practical expression to their hai subjects overseas many who wish to government aerodrome near Shang- thankfulnces that His Majesty has It is the opinion of Major Robert- In son that the establishment of air emerged from a great crisis. London we lay great stress upon mail and passenger lines through- the maintenance of the voluntary out the far flung provinces of China hospital system, and I would like will do more for the unification of George Hospital might be remem single factor. to suggest to your readers that King the Chinese people than any other China can entirely bered by those to whom London has jump over the motor age as far as given hospitality and comfort intra-country travel is concerned accord with its Imperial traditions and can avoid many of the pitfalls of pioneering in the age of aviation, and responsibilities....

if she will profit by the advice of foreign experts, "Major Robertson said recently

Contributions for King George Hospital can be sent to London to the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House, E., to me at the County Hall, S.E. 1. or to the Honorary Treasurer, the Hon. Charles Rhys M.P., 10 Downing Street, 9.W. Yours, etc.,

If the Chinese povernment 39- proves the durvey of the Aviation Exploration Co, and directs them to proceed with their plana, Major 1-Robertson is prepared to bring in as many planes i fe needed, map out the country for commercial routes, and establish aviation schools where Chinese pilots may be. trained. The matter is expected to come up at the Third Kuomintang Congress, now is session, at Nan- king,

CECIL B. LEVITA, Chairman of the London County Council.

London. February 20

'BUS CONDUCTORS AND CHANGE.

A Keen Eyed Seaman, The Water Police seaman did not take much notice of the conversa

Asked how she came to know the tion at the time, but the following third defendant, witness confessed morning when he went back to

that her husband was an opium Chinese newspaper where he noticed opiura divan. She sometimes wert work he chanced to pick up smoker and she met accused in an

paragraph reporting the loss of

to the divan to get her husband three children. He immediately Kong. He denies emphatically that Street where the mothers were, and who was also an opium smoker.. General Chea Ming Shu in Hong went to the address in Tesaple away and this was how that she

came to know the third defendant, [TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG he is going to resign on account of took them to Yaumati Police his association with the Kwangal party, and declares that he has Station. There the matter was returned to straighten out the turned over to him (Sergt. Met- Government £nances after the re- cent troubles.

KWANGSI'S MILITARY

PREPARATIONS.

tram). He went to No. 4, Tesiple Street, where he saw the two defea- dants and two of the children ac tually living at the flat. There was immediate recognition between the mothers and the two children. A message received by the FaThe seaman had a suspicion that Tie Tat Pan suggests that there the child still missing had already Geen taken to Shatoukok and he is no truth in the rumour that the employed a friend to go immediate Kwangi leader, General Wong Shiu Hung, is preparing to follow by motor-car to Shatoukok to Canton's example and submit to bring back the child. On arrival Nanking. He is holding lengthy there the child was quite openly conferences with his subordinates, handed over and brought back to who have been ordered to mobilise Yaumati. their troops for war.

The Kwanatang authorities have strengthened the garrison at Shit- hing, on the West River, to guard against any possible attack from Kwangsi.

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ICE HOUSE STREET

RE-OPENED,

HOARDINGS REMOVED.

Yesterday morning, for the first time since the King Edward Hotel disaster of last month, Ice Reuse Street was opened to vehicular traf Between midnight and daybreak, the barriers at either end of the street and flanking the footway were removed by P.W.D. coolies, The principal tenant of No. 24, the whole of the debris having been Temple Street, where the defen-cleared from the upper floors of dants were found with the missing the hotel... children, told Sergt. Mottram that Occasionally, one can see coolies the defendants came to the floor leaving the ground foor carrying and rented a cubicle. They said small baskets of rubble but it is that they had three children, boys. understood that very little debris The male defendant paid 50 cents remains to be cleared from the as bargain money for the cubicle ground floor, and the basement, and saying that he would pay the rest the work of rebuilding will soon be later.

in hand.

Buspicious Movements,

We understand that the King officially released by the Coroner Edward and Savoy Hotels will be after next Wednesday's final sit ting of the inquiry.

returned from the country and picked out the clothing and quilt as their "property..

"The male defendant was search-

DAILY PRES8."]

SIR, I hope you will be good enough to let me voice a complaint through the medium of your valu abio paper,

CHILD KNOCKED DOWN.

MOTOR CAR DISPERSES -

SCHOOL CHILDREN.

CAUSEWAY BAY ́INCIDENT..

་

Shortly after 3p.m. yesterday; an unfortunate motor accident oc- curred bear the French Convent School, Causeway Bay, as -result- of which a Chinese girl, eleven years of age, anmed Li Shao Kuen;

fracture of the right leg. The girl is now in the Government Civil Hospital suffering from compound was also severely cut and her con- dition is serious.

Yesterday morning, feeling very pleased with myself and the world in general, I boarded one of the Tramway

Company's buses at Happy Valley bound for Western Market. I was in a hurry, and felt thankful indeed that there was bus service which could take one to town in a short time. Shortly after I had settled down comfortably enjoying myself with a copy of the The car, involved, public car No. Daily Press the conductor came 478 was proceeding towards, Cause- up for my fare. I tendered a $1 way, Bay on Caroline Road. The note for payment, and asked for my injured girl was amongst a party change. Imagine my indignation of school children who were going when he calmly told me that if I home at the time, and were walk- had no coins I would have to get ing up. Caroline Road towards the off, as he had no change! Surely car. a big concern like the Tramway Company could see that their con- ductore carry enough "loosé-money" at all times, Yours, etc.,

F.M.A. Hong Kong, April 4.

PORT. CREATED FOR ZEP-

PELIN SERVICE. :

BERLIN MUNICIPALITY TO ACQUIRE AERODROME.

Exactly how the unfortunate child time to be knocked down is. not clear, but from one account it would seem that the car swerved suddenly, and ran into the girl.

After the accident, no time was lost in conveying the girl to the Government Civil Hostal, the in- jured child being admitted at 3.30 p.m. A report was made to the Wanchai Police Station by the Chinese chauffeur of car. No. 478 last night.

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE TEACHERS HURT.

THE NEW POLICE CHIEF.

Au Yang Ku, Canton's new Commissioner of Police, was form. elly installed in his new office at noon to-day, the ceremony taking Sergt. Mottram Biso saw the place at. Police Headquarters in the principal tenant at No. 44, Shang- presence of many officials and lead hui Street, where the defendante ing police officers.

The new Commissioner is an old were living at the time of the alleged kidnapping. This man disciple of Dr. Sun Yat Ser, and said that the defendants left the comes from Chingahan, the birth premises without giving notice place of the late leader. He gradu moreover, they were in arrears ated at the Nanking Military with their rent. He found an Academy and tool an active in Dr. Sun's Northern Expedition empty trunk under the bed which

A motor accident while a party of 1921. He was Colonel of the 1st he recognized as the property of ed and a pawn ticket was found

Berlin, March 2-The munici- of teachers from St. Stephen's Col Regiment and distinguished himself the occupants of the adjacent in his possession relative to four in the campaign. He then served subicle, who had left it there dur-pieces of clothing. These were also pality has decided to acquire the lege were on their way from Pok under General Wu Teh Shing, and ing a visit to the country. He did recognised to have been part of the Staaken aerodrome, 14 kilometers fulam to Stanley on Wednesday from the big airport Tempelhofer- afternoon appeared in the police when the latter quarrelled with Pot know what the trunk contain- stolen property.

the Polica

feld, together with its big hangara reports yesterday. In answer to the charge, the wo-

It appeared Chiang Kai Shok, and was forced ed and took it to "take a rest," Au Yang Ku was Station where he made a report. man said that she took one of the for airplanes and airships, its re that in swerving to avoid. offered command of a division, but If there was anything in the trunk three children for a walk and the pair shops and large adjacent pedestrian crossing the road, the modestly refused. After a short before he did not know, but if so, other two followed her. She did grounds, in order to create

motor-car, driven by Mr. B. J. not know where they lived and was special big airship-port for Zep Asche, went over the edge and spell of service in Shanghai he re- it had apparently been stolen. turned to Canton in 1920. He has At No. 24, Temple Street, where obliged to bring all three to her pelin-air-services.

" dropped ten feet. Three of the taken a leading part in the expul- the defendants were arrested, the flat. She denied having harboured

passengers, the Bev. E. E. Quick, sion and suppression of the Com- police found a basket full of cloth them.

Mr. F. A. Britton and Mr. Tam munista, and lately his work in the ing and a bed quilt. These were The male defendant asserted that

Chung Huen, escaped with bruises, East River District has met with admitted by the male defendant to he was at work and did not know

The others, Mr. Asche and Mr. Tam commendation on all sides. The have been stolen. Later the actual anything of his wife's actions. His

Ying Lam, received severe injuries, appointment is very popular in owners of the contents of the trunk wife brought the children to the

and had to be taken to the Govern (Continued at foot of nézi, column.) i flat. The case was adjourned.

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The concentration of all freight air-traffic at Btsáken is also under contemplation, as the Tempelhofer feld may shortly become insuficient for handling the steadily growing passenger and freight air-services together.

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