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WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report, fore- cast and remarks, issded by the Royal Observatory at 4.20 p.m.

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Pressure continues highest over S. Manchuria and relatively low to the east of Luzon, The depression has passed into the Pacific.'

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More than two hundred bandits held up a number of motor buses at Linhaintsun, Tungchow, east of Feping and killed several sengers, including Haa Kui-lin of the Kuailin cart shop, Hailiuhu- chin according to telephone mes anges received from Tungchow by several Shanghai garages. The messages added that the garrison fighting the brigands. forces and the village militia were

case.

Two Bernese Alphinists, named Mottet and Buser, members of the Academic Club, set out from Fan- dersteg in the. Bernese Oberland, at night to make an ascent of the Throughout the next Solderhorn. day, from the Hotel Oeschienensee,. it was possible to follow their long and dificult climb About & p.m. stormy weather and fog prevented further observation from the hotel but two hours later, when visibility became clearer, the mountaineers had disapeared. Their bodies were seen from an aeroplane, and it is supposed that they fell through crevasse on to a glacier.

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party "with an offer of an Im- perial decoration if he would pay 300,000 yen for it. It is alleged that quite a number of persons similarly approached did, in fact, close with the offer, and a recent Japan paper reports the arrest in Kyoto of the President of the Nippon Motion Picture Company, and Vice-President of the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce, on suspicion

The case against a Chinese youth of having paid for an Order con- who was charged with manslaughter ferred upon him at the time of the of another Chinese, whom he was alleged to have struck with a coronation. The ex-Director of the wooden clog, receiving injurice Bureny of Decorations has been from which he later died in hos

At a recent night acasion in

the Zionist arrested, and further sensational pital, was concluded before Mr. T.

Congress developments are expected when the S. Whyte Smith at Kowloon Magis Zurich,

decided to augment the Jewish The defendant tracy yesterday.

the election. of matter comes to public trial. The was committed to stand his trial, Agency" by

This Detective non-Zionist members

is scandal with which Mr. OGAWA's the next Sessions

Inspector Fallon conducted the regarded as most important name is associated has been under

step forward in the reconstruction of Palestine. In spite of all efforts preliminary investigation for about

to conclude the business of the a fortnight, and is also expected Whilst demolishing an old build- to result in some startling revela-ing in the new Kunghe Road, Congress the election of the manage ment committee and some other de coolic came across an Chapel, HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 28, 1929.tions. Already it is alleged thab cld can in the wall: He was upsident, Af. Sokiloff, announced that tails were not completed. The pre of money have able to tug it out so he struck it all difficulties attending the trans with a brick in order to loosen it,ference of the remains of Theoder changed hands irregularly in There was an explosion and when Hertzel (the pioneer of the Zionist OFFICIAL CORRUPTION IN

gard to applications for Govern police arrived on the scene they movement) from Vienna to Palos JAPAN.

ment approval of railway construe found two men lying unconscious tine. had been removed.

while a third had had both arms Nor one but three grave scandals tion projects and for the sale of broken. The trio were taken to have been recently revealed in existing lines.

hospital where they still lie in a Japan, with which the names of A few days ago the Oka serious condition.. many well-known men are connect-Mainichi, one of the most influen- ed. The cabled" news that Mr. tial newspapers in Japan, published OGAWA, Minister of Railways in an editorial article on the subject the last Cabinet, has been summon of official corruption which is worth ed before the Public Procurator summarising in view of the latest in Tokyo and subsequently placed | developments. In a bureaucratic under arrest marks-for the moment country like Japan, saya the Osaka only, perhaps the climax of these paper, public servants are exposed Bensational

Allegations to many temptations unknown in have been made that Mr. OGAWA | more. democratic communities. received bribes amounting to 600,000 There is no direct control over the yen in connection with the granting discharge of public duties, and

Lord Hendiey, the Mohammedan of permits to build certain rail the low morals of our public men are but a reflection of the level of Another scandal which morality in the country. A candi-peer, married secretly. at Woking Mosque, his third wife, Catherine, being investigated concerns the date for the Diet, may stand for widow of Major Lindsay Bashford, one ticket and sell last month. Lord Hendley, who in alleged payment of large sums of election on

himself to another party an 800 74, married, in 1508, Teresa. money in connection with Imperial as he is elected. Moral scruples youngest daughter of the late Mr. honours conferred on the occasion being an unknown quantity in W. H. Jebneon, formerly Governor of the coronation last year, and in politics, how can officials-recruited of Leh and Jumoo. Lady Headley regard to Government contracts for from or controlled by politicans died in 1918, and two years later be expected to maintain highly the widower married Mrs. Bayn- the manufacture of commemoration { ethical standards In Japan, too; Įton, formerly Miss Barbara Janet Mixed Justice. medals and other souvenirs of that public officials have power to make Ainsleigh, daughter of Mr. Thomas

vital decisions in regard to appli- | Bayaton, auspicious event. The third big.

cations for various permits without scandal relates to certain forestry publicity being given

such to concessions in Karnfuto (Sagh alien), it being alleged that que |tionable negotiations took place be tween Government officials and manufacturers concerning the sale of timber required for rayon pulp- making. There are several other minor unsavoury affairs attracting public attention in Japan-includ- ing one in which it is alleged 300,000 ven was paid to a Chief Secretary of a former Cabinet as the price of being recommended for a sent in

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Evidently a Chinese who claimed to be a gardener employed by tha" Governor of Macao, and who is on holiday here, thought that the traf fe policemen of Hong Kong were not sufficiently up-to-date in their methods, so he decided to give them a practical demonstration of how it should be done!

Armed with a rough stick about three feet long, he took up a poại- tion at 8.30 pm, yesterday at the junction of Wyndham Street Queen's Road Central, and pro- ing traffic, including ceeded to give "Siguals

to pase- number of Hotel buses, for some fifteen minutes.

A big arowd quickly gathered to enjoy the fun, but the signaller told

those who ventured too close to keep away, as he had been sent by the Macao Government," at the same time, pointing t a metal badge pinned to his coat.

Amalgamation of Shanghai Stock

Exchanges.

Eventually the Indian policeman The Asiatic Petroleum Company

extraordinary general left the Pedder Street signal box has obtained permission from the meeting of the Shanghai Stock to oust his obstinate rival. Told to Ministry of Agriculture and Mines Exchange it was unanimously car

go away, the man offered to take to build some big oil tanks, ried that the Exchange should up his position at the next junction godowns and wharves at Kaochiamalgamate with the Shanghai D'Aguilar Strect). Hence, & little nosha, Pootung, so as to facilitate Sharebrokers Association. The de-later, another constable tock bin the unloading and storage ofcision arrived at is subject to to the Central Police Station. petroleum arriving from abroad.confirmatory meeting which will be This locality is so suitable for such held on October 9. Following the work, that other oil companies will meeting at the Stock Exchange an also ask the Ministry of Agricul extraordinary general meeting of ture and Mines for permission to the members of the Shang hai Shareholders Association took put oil tanks and wharves there.

place and it was unanimously de cided that the Sharebrokers Asso- ciation should go into voluntary liquidation to enable the Associa fion to amalgamate with the Stock Exchange. This will mean that if the decisions are confirmed by both Exchanges, the Stock Exchange: will be housed in the premises now occupied by the Sharobrokers Aso- ciation.

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A few questions sufficed to show the Inspector the state of the man's mind. He told the Inspector that the badge (marked J.1") was given him by the Governor of Macao, and that he was or a short holiday, intending, to return the next day. Asked what he did for a living. the man said he was, a gardener in the Macao Government House

The man was sent to the G.C.H. in an ambulance.

How Canada is developing trade with other countries is indicated by official returns showing the trend of export husiness with countries with which the Dominion exchanges what is termed "most favoured nation treatment. Seven years ago Canada exported to thirteen foreign edun- tries with which she bad "favoured

In the Escal year at $73,000,000. nation" agreements goods valued ended March 31, 1929, Canadian exports were valued at $105,000,000 an increase in seven years of $122,000,000, From these foreign countries Canada imported $43,164,- 000 in 1922 and $90,000,000 in the" fiscal year ended March, 1920. These countries included Argentina, Colombia, Belgium, France, Japan, Netherlands, Denmark and Italy.

The Chefoo Daily New porta a remarkable case. Over

it age,

1 says,

Mr. a certain matters. This secret and confiden- Ar numerous complaints have Hwang, employed by tial manner of doing business gives been received regarding supersti- company there, was sent to Weihai opportunity for exercising subtle tious practices in temples which wei on the firra's business. During personal preferences and dislikes, are not tolerated by the revolu- his absence from home, his wife was and here lies the real. danger of tionary movement, expecially dur- removed to a house of ill-fame in scandal arising. The Osaka journaling the period of political tutelage Shih-tao-wan. denounces the merchants and enter when all citizens should be taught Hoh and Cheng were reported

have been responsible for this. On. prise promoters who are constantly to do away with superstition, Gen.

to Chefco, his hanging round the Government of Chang Chun, Mayor of Greater Hwang's return the day looking for concessious and

Shanghai (according to the Chin-wife's absence was made known to contracts, and declares the frequent es press), has petitioned the Ad- him, and after making inquiries occurrence of official scandals shows ministrative Yuan asking that the he went to the Bureau of Public that public men fail to realise revised regulations government the Safety and accused Hoh and Cheng their duty to the people and to the disposal of temples should be pro- of kidnapping her. At the Bureau he was directed to the "Law court, country "We have hitherto boast- nulgated without delay.

and there he commenced an action ed of the unique 'patriotiem of the

against the two men. Evidently Japanese people; the conduct of nur

the case was a very involved one, and it has dragged on for a year. officials nowadays suggests that our patriotism may be, after all, a

Judgment was given last Thurs day. The wife has been handed over

Office yesterday, but as this was myth."

to the Wide Benevolent Hall to be

was not convenient, it has been postponed for a week. When the cared for. The husband was sen-

Hon. Captain L Barnes-Lawrence, tenced to a year's imprisonment,

R.N., the Harbour Master was enl- and his mother to six months. Cheng also got six months. Hohled on by the Daily Press representa- was adjudged to be innocent so was tive yesterday morning he was kind released. We hear that Hwang is enough to give the following in- "Altogether six and has announced his intention very dissatisfied with the judgment, tersting details:

Europeans and some eight Chinese. have sent in their namer. It in to appeal to a higher court. Na- turally, if the facts are as reported.masters in the mercantile marine.

conrested with Both. And willing to assist of the Sale by Public Auction to Young Students of a Newly Established be held on MONDAY, the 30ra DAY of EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE in

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The engagement is announced of Miss Georgine, Alma, daughter of Mrs. L. Figueiredo, to Mr. J.M.H. Clark, of Reuters, Ltd.

published before criminal proceed-returned in the Colony on Thurs There was clean bill of health ings are actually instituted are day.

of fact. The procedure followed in Japan is rather curious; men are called up for "exainina tion" before the Procurator, who may or may not be satisfied with

The forthcoming wedding is an nounced of Lieut-Comdr. William their explanatory statements.

Guy Loy Cooper, RN., HM.S. the latter, a formal warrant for

Miss Mita Bruce,

Patricia arrest is issued, and further ex- Fiorde, of Ranlagh, Lurgon, amination of the prisoner follows. All these proceedings are private, The total output of the Kailan but somehow the Press in Japan is Mining Administration mines for able to keep very closely informed the week ending September 14. mounted to $4,803 tons, and the of what is going on behind closed sales during, the period to 60,886 doors, and their reports of theore- | tons. tically secret investigations are

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usually very near the truth. The In view of the recent piracy on Karafuto scandal relates to the hoard the Japanese 6.4. Deli Baru, sale of some forty forestry conces- the Canton naval authoritie have sions, from which 200 million board dispatched three gunboats, the Man feet of timber were taken. A pre- Sang, Kwang Kin and Ping Nan minent member of the Seiyukai to Bias Bay and "neighbouring political party (new in opposition) localities. and a member of the House of

Microphones for lecturers at the suggested owing to the hundreds who attend .lectures.

Professor Mitsuma, of the Law School of the Tokyo Im perial University, says: The vogue of lecturing through the microp hone has been in practice for more than a year now in the Kyoto Im perial University and it has prov ed itself to be quite satisfactory. blem in Tokyo for some time but We have been discussing the pro- thee is too much opposition be cause of the alleged expense. How. ever I think that many of the die. hards are coming to see that the cutlay would be justified. It is on obvious fact that no professor can make himself understood before 700 students

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The Port of London.

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Looking Back 25 Years,

The Erst examination of candi- dates for pilots' certificates was to have been held at the Harbour

particularly we want to get hold of. Each candidate, whether European or Chinese, will be ex- amined on his own merita. Wo do not favour Europeans in any way, but we wish to get them. If-Chin- ese manage to pass, naturally they will be employed. The require- ments consist, of a thorough know ledge of winds, tides, shoals, the situation of buoys, depths of water, the rule of the road, how to handle both steamers and sailing-ships, and other knowledge of practical seamanship. The candidates must also have a certain knowledge of English. Not necessarily all who will pass will be licensed to act ny. pilots. There will, in fact, be only a few, so that we may be able to control them, Those Chinese at- present acting as pilots, if they are able to pass their examination, will be the first.naturally to receive licences. Pilotage is not compul- sory."--Hong Kong Daily Press. Sept. 28, 1904. Looking Back 50 Years.

It would not be quite accurate to say of London that, as a port, it is twenty-one to-day," but as a matter of fact the Port of Lon- A reader of the Japan Chronicle, don Authority is not quite of age, Mr. W. P. C. de Trafford, senda having been established in March, to that, paper a curious story of 1009. The new entrance-lock and the Chen O'Malley discussions for dry-dock opened yesterday by Lady the surrender of Hankow, "A Ritchie of Dundee represent the responsible European police official latest of the extensions and im- told me the other day," he writes provements which have been going that during the negotiatione the on at Tilbury for some years past. Chinese succeeded in getting hold The new dry dock is 750ft. by 100ft., of O'Malley's instructions, which with room for enlargement to were to the effect that he was to 1,000ft. From the Nore to Tilbury make the best terms possible, but a distance of 25 miles-there is to make a settlement at any cost.

good navigable channel If this be true, then the cocksure 1,000ft. wide with a general depth O'Malley must have been as much of 30ft, at mean low-water springs. babe in the wood in conference This channel continuca another ten with the wily Chen, as he was in miles to Coldharbour Point, where the London foreign exchange mor- it narrows to 600ft, and 7ft up to ket. I think it must always be a the Royal Albert Docks, a distance More than two Peers are alleged to be seriously The Native Silk Products Associa matter for regret, that during of six miles. involved in this affair. It is assert- tion have wired to Nanking acking those exitical times, England had million sterling was spent on the

"Permit me through the medium ed that the concessions were sold at the Government to abolish the representatives in China of very dredging work, which necessitated purely nominal figures, to persons "production" and "consumption" mediocre ability, who, since have the removal of 47 million tons of of your journal to inform you that.. who bought them merely because taxes imposed by the Ministry of found more appropriate resting sludge from the river bed. Every two letters were yesterday forward- year about a quarter of a millioned by post to two different indivi- they knew the timber could be im- Finance on native products as they places." mediately sold to rayon manufac are already overburdened with

sea-going, passengers use London's duals in this Colony containing

The com-- port. The growth of the port as a threatening language. turers at an enormous profit. The Tokyo police are still investigating

whole is almost bewildering in its plaint was simply that Minstrel Amateurs were performing of an. this affair, but the enterprising re-

A conference of Esperantiste was magnitude. The total length of the porters have already discovered, the

held in Viennn last month. About quays of the docks and basing was evening in the west-end of the facts" above summarised.

700 delegates from thirty countries 41.7 miles in 1009. This year the town, an amusement you will ad- The coronation scandal is like

participated. An Esperanto muscum mileage totalled 45.25, and six mit is quite innocent, and Indeed. no further notice would have been wine still under investigation, but

the first of its kind in the world miles of reconstructed quays have

the opened in National been brought, into effective use. taken of the letters were it not for- a good deal of information has

was lenked out concerning it, some of

Library, Vienna. The President of The total area of the Authority's the threats indulged in if the asid: cut open. which has already appeared in our

the Austrian Republic, Dr. Mikine, cetate is now 3,658, acres, compared amusements were not at once stop- grected the delegates and opened with 2,700 acres twenty years ago. ped. Strange to say, neither letters. columns. Briefly, it is alleged that

The President em

were prepaid. I have written these The various dock companies were Two more alleged kidnappers the museum. contracts worth 1,300,000 yen for

lines to you with a view of having: medals and gold and silver cups bave been taken into custady hy phased that the Esperanto lan- bought out 20 years ago for 23 mil were placed as a result of bribes, the Greater Shanghai Bureau ofguage is our, of the means of bring-lion sterling, since when the docks them published and if possible to. trace the guilty party At the and also that huge sums of money Public Safety. They are said to ing people nearer to each other, of London have been all under the

kidnapping and all auch movements, he said, control of the Authority, whose same time, perhaps, the Post Office were paid by persons receiving have Imperial honours. A well-known wealthly Chekiang merchant and are warmly welcomed by Austria.progressive policy has made the might assist in finding out the Japanese business-man in Kobe is that they were about to negotiate Mr. John Merchant, of Sheffield, Thames a safe and easy channel, sender of those letters-FEAR- said to have definitely stated that for the payment of ransom when is the president of the world and its dock accommodation up-to-LES-Hong Kong Daily Press,

date in every respect

Sept. 28, 1879. organisation. he was approached by "a certain they were arrested.

taxes,

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The Chapei police are investiga- ing an extraordinary case in which a coffin, containing the body of a nun was forced apen by unknown persons and a small amount of jewellery was removed. The body of the nun, was found to have been

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