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COCESSIONS IN

CHINA.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS INSPEC- TOR INSOUTH CHINA.

[FROM OUR by CORRESPONDENT.]

ANTON, June 19. Mr. Tao L Chien, General Inspector of Fign Affairs for Kwangtung, Kingsi,

Fukien, Yunnan and Kwelow, and former Commissioner for breign Affairs of Kwangtung, w arrived in Canton from Nankin recently, has established his heaquarters 00 Man Tak Road.

REPORTED MUTINY OF LOYALISTS.

COMMANDERS KILLED AT HUAYUAN?

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"SURRENDER" THAT PROVED TO BE A HOAX.

Yen Hat Shan, who was back at Taiyuan (the capital of Shaasi) on Thursday, said id à statement that be no longer intended to organize the proposed provisional govern ment in Peping. Regarding Kuo- mintang afairs, Yer. said that he would adopt a "hands-off" policy and entrust matters to Mr. Wang Ching Wei..

An Original Device, According to an official report from Hankow, the alleged surren der of the troops under Hau Yuan

In an interview with the press men this morning, he sld that he had been through. Yuhan and Fukien, investigating the foreign affairs of these provinces. He ex- pects to leave here for Kwasi and Kweichow on a similar raison in the course of the next foraight. The object of these investigatans is to furnish the Foreign Off in Nanking with exact informatio re-cheng, on the Peping-Haakow Rail-

to Sino-foreign dealings Reports with recommendations

lative

Chuan to the Kuominchun forces has proved to be a ruse, It ap- pears that Hsu's men were hard presied by the Kuominchun at Yen-

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1930.

MONEY OBTAINED HONG KONG HOTEL EXTRADITION CASE

WITH MENACES.

DOUGLAS GIFFORD GETS

YEAR'S GAOL.

INDIAN DOCTOR WHO WAS

INTIMIDATED,

Appearing on a remand charge of fighting, Douglas Gifford, a Eurasian, was confronted with new charges when he appeared before Mr. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. alleged to have demanded from an Indian doctor the sum of 9180 with menaces and the conversion to his own use of a raincoat, watch and chain.

He

WAS

Two other persons, Chan Leung and He Yee ( married woman), were also charged with demanding money in connection with the affair. Gifford pleaded guilty to the three charges.

Enters the Girl." Outlining the case for the pro-

way line, when they feigned sur-secution, Detective-Sergeant Fitches render, promising to serve as the said that the Indian doctor arrived

COLD ROOMS.

"MENUS" DISCUSSED IN COURT.

FISH FIRST AND CHICKEN AFTERWARDS.

Cold storage matters were further

discussed at the Supreme Court yesterday when Mr. Rasey was cross-examined by Mr. Potter as to the accommodation of the rooms for the various classes of "produce and the time taken to reduce the temperature of "the goods to the figure provided in the contract.

After a series of questions in the morning, the Court adjourned early to enable the witness to make fur. ther calculations and to acarch authorities as to the point at which latent heat is extracted from fish and the freezing point of a chicken. In the afternoon witness produced Mott's tables and said that latent heat was extracted from fish when the temperature came down to minus 15 degrees, but at what point it began to be extracted he could

arguments for, the retrocession advance guard of the Kuominchun in the Colony, from Rangoon early not say Fish would be stored in

b in the attack on the Government this year, and took up his abode the cold room at 18 degrees.

be sent to Nanking, upon which be

foreign concessions, etc., will based.

Rendition of Macao?

forces. They reafirmed their loyal-

ty to the Central Government when reinforcements arrived.

A mutiny of Nanking troops is reported to bave occurred on the

"Is it true!" the interviewer asked," that steps are being taken in official circles for the rendition of Macao?"

"Not that I know of," was the afternoon of the 17th instant, when reply. "I have not received any

a giment of the 53rd Division, order from the Foreign Office at Nanking to open negotiations with quakered at Huayuan, revolted and the Macao Government for the re-kille their commander and vice- trocession of that leased territory. commander.

The matineers are

at 11, Wong Chuk Street. It was there that Gifford came to the doctor's residence on several of casions. On one of his visits he found a young girl and her aunt in the house. The girl was taken into the house by the amah, who

told the doctor that she would be

useful companion during his stay in Hong Kong. The com-

Mr. Potter:

We will have fish

CONCLUDED.

MAGISTRATE COMMITS " WANTED " MAN.

EVIDENCE RAISES A DOUBT.

At Central Magistracy yesterday, the case in which the Canton au-

thorities are seeking the custody of a Chinese named Tang Yun, for alleged murder which is said to have taken place on April 29 last, in the village of Yuet Tong, Tung Koon district, was concluded.

Mr. R. E, Lindsall, în committing the defendant to prison pending the pleasure of His Excellency the Govenor, told Mr. F. C. E. Ben- dall, solicitor for the defence, that the evidence in the case was such as to have raised some doubt in his Worship's mind, but the extent of it was not sufficient to warrant the defendant's discharge. He added, however, that in his statutory re- port to His Excellency the Gover no, he would express the doubts which he had in his mind

OBITUARY.

first and chicken afterwards. Now what about our chicken? At what MR. GEORGE SHAW PASSES point is latent heat extracted from

poultry 1-Between degrees.

zero and 10;

At what point does latent heat commence to be extracted 1-1 can-

not any.

Have you, as a matter of interest,

With regard to the problem of renew moving northward to join the plainant agreed to become engages tried to freeze fish-As a matter

trocession of foreign concessions in Chian, a special committee has been Kuoninchun.

to the girl, and the amah bought a ring for 8, in accordance with Chinese custom. The girl visited

the complainant several times, and

interpreter. The doctor, however,

appointed for the purpose. This In view of the pressure by the committee is making a special study Kuorinchan forces, the Nation- of the problem from every angle. And when deemed feasible compre.alists will probably retreat farther hensive plans will be drawn up and to Soyangchow, on the southern on each occasion Gifford acted as submitted to the Foreign Office border of Honan. which will negotiate with the for- eign government concerned for the retrocession of its concession in China. This is the most fruitful way of tackling such problems. Unless the matter, has been first thought over most carefully and feasible plans drawn up, it would be futile to open direct negotiations with a for- eign country on such matters as these.

We cannot, therefore, talk about getting back Macao just now.

Retrocession of Shameen? Ras the Foreign Office at Nan- king considered the retrocession of Shameen yet 1" the interviewer asked.

"No," was the reply, "such 4 matter will not be considered until some comprehensive, feasible plan has first been drawn up.”

AWAY.

We regret to record the death of

at the Government Civil Hospital at Mr. George. Shaw, which occurred

6.15 a.m. yesterday.

Mr. Shaw, who was only 35 years

of money, which is more interesting.of age, had been in indifferent

10 come back to chicken, the health for the past two years, bav-"

zero and 10 degrees 1-Yea.

Witness had said that he could store 000 lbs. of chicken in the

Mr. Potter that 2,400 lbs. could be stored.

Milk and Egg".

ment Civil Hospital since Septem- freezing point is anything between ing been an inmate of the Goyera- ber, 1997. He was not, however, a bed patient, but be required cons treatment and WAS very. popular with the medical officers stant

and nursing staff, being always Mr. Potter: Will you give us the ready to lend a hand " storage weight for eggs-$1,60 emergency, eggs, and temperature reduction" from 50 to 20 degrees.

What about latent heat i-There is none..

decided In view of the unfavourable posi-became suspicious and tion of the Nationalists in this to discontinue being "engaged."poultry room, and he disagreed with sector, Maraba! Chiang Kai Shek Gifford, however, remonstrated and is reported to have decided to reexplained that the complainant had sume the offensive on the Lunghai Railway line to harass the rebels been guilty of a serious misdeed. on the Peping-Hankow Railway The "complainant was required to pay $400 as damages, but he agreed line. A gederal offensive will be.

as the troops to pay only $200. The money was launched a roug under General Mo Ping Wen arrive paid, and Gifford brought the girl at Kweiteh.

back to her home in Apliu Street, where he handed over the $200 to the girl's aunt. He received $100 in connection with the part played by him. The aunt bad since died.

Sinews of War.

No fewer than 3,000 artillery shells, 5,000 high explosive bonita, 10,000 hand grenades and 10,000,000

Alleged Breach of Promise. rounds of amunition bave been. sent to Houan from Nanking. Subsequently Chan Leung and Tainan is still in the hands of the Ho Yee, the second and third de- loyal troops under Han Fu Chu, fendants, together with another there being no truth in the report man, visited the complainant in his that the city bad fallen two days house. The second defendant claim ago. The troops under General Maed to be the girl's uncle and the Hung Kwei have been rushed to third defendant styled herself as Tainan by Marshal Chiang Kai the elder sister of the girl. Both

these statements were

CANTON" "BUSMEN STRIKE. Shek's order to assist Han's met.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, June 18. The 'bus drivers in Canton went on strike for an hour yesterday morning after a soldier had assault.

ed one of them.

motor 'bus heading for Sai Ho

'but to a standstill.

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untrue.

What is the freezing point of eggs?-Zero to 10 degrees.

How much of milk could you put in the room 7-2,880 bottles. There would be no question of latent heat

in an

The crisis in his long illness came about a week ago, when he was forced to take to bed permanently, and though he made several rallies daring the crisis, these were always followed by heavier relapses. The worst of these happened on Thurs- day night, and, early yesterday morning the patient passed away.

The late Mr. Shaw was a native The time, according to Mr. Hacker's figures, to bring the milk of Lancashire, and soon after the down to 90 degrees is 14 days!-outbreak of the War, he joined up

because milk does not freeze at 20 degrees.

What is the freezing point - don't know.

Yes.

Will you agree that it is an un- reasonable time 1-Yes.

The city is, however, on the verge Gifford, who was also present, then of collapse, and the loyal troops told the doctor that another $200 bis alleged are expected to withdraw to Taian, was demanded" for which point is said to be of more breach of promise. The complain- strategic importance than Tsinan. ant finally agreed to pay this

The railway bridge at Changho, amount also in monthly instalments-Yes. some 60 l.from Tsinan, has been of $50. destroyed by the Shansi troops. There are 6,000 loyal troops at Tsinan.

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Why, because you think the milk will go bad or you would keep the Hotel Company waiting 1-UG- doubtedly the milk will go bad. It will be buttermilk Yes. On your figures, it takes 10 days Surely it will become buttermilk Proceeding Det.-Sergt. Fitches before 10 days are over I think said that Liford on several occa sions borrowed the doctor's raincoat

Both the figures are unreason. and his watch and chain. These able. What is the answer to that.1 articles were not returned, as theIt is unreasonable to put the milk defendant had pawned them...

It was stated that Gifford had in at 90 degrees and reduce it to 20 threatened to issue a summons degrees.

What temperature do you suggest

30,

when he was only 19 years of age. He served with the 3rd Battalion, Enat Surrey Regiment, and in 1018 be was invalided home

with malignant malaria, fever and general unfitness for further active service. He was also badly & first-class shot gassed, and was and first class signaller. He held the General Service and Victory

Medals and was demobilised in 1919, when he returned to China

to take up an appointment with the

Customs. In 1903 he resigned from

we should put it in at-The milk this post and joined Messrs, Cary

ol in Hong Kong is the Dairy Farm. 1997 that he was forced to leave this Then we have to confine our ac- post on account of bad health and tivities to the Dairy Farm ?-No:

came to Hong Kong for treatment Of course not. We may buy our milk in the New Territories, either in the Government Civil Hospital. in bottles, cans, or in any other form as you see on the Londot. platforms: Your point is that the Hotel Company should buy milk which has already been pre-cooled 1 -Yes,

The Funeral.....

The soldier stood at the door of a Telegraphic advices from Chang. How. He tried to get of while the sha indicate that the Kwangsi 'bus was still in motion. He fell troops and the "Ironsides " to the ground and rolled over, aus- advancing on Kiange vid Fins taining some minor injuries. He kiang and Liuyang, with Nanchang against the doctor, if the 8200 were Bet upon the driver, charging him as their objective. The Kiangsi with purposely refusing the come a in&Co. of Canton, and it was in

The driver was Chan have been burried to the ant of Chinese custom, had thought cold storage. The only dairy I know { badly beaten. The conductor of the Kiangai border to prevent the that he had done a terrible thing. province of the A Palz of Shoes-And a Fight. bui, while trying to persuade the entry into the soldier to desist, also incurred. the rebels.

A summons was eventually taken General Hu Ying Ching bas left wrath of the soldier, and aimilarly beaten.

Hankow for Hunan to direct mili-out against the defendant, but it tary operations against the rebels. could not be served, as Gifford He will meet Admiral Chen Shao could not be found. On the even Kwan at Yochow before proceeding ing of June 17, Gifford was caught fighting with a teacher. The quar to Changsha.

rel arose on account of a pair o shoes having been borrowed from the teacher. Gifford, on being According to an official communi ed for the return of the shoes, que, the dare-to-die corps of struck the teacher. the Hunanese troops under General Gifford we receted and taken to Nei Shu Chung, in pursuit of the the police station, where he made rebels, again defeated them at Tai-a clean breast of the whole matter. topu after several hours'-fighting. Evidence was then given by the The rebels have fled towards. Chu- complainantį

which the chow and Liling. The victors claim Magistrate found, the three of de- to have captured 9,000 rifles and fendants guilty of conspiracy to taken 1,000 prisoners.

Another defraud." His Worship passed sen- communique states that the Can- tences of one year's hard labour on tonese troops have captured Liling, Gifford, and 50, or one month's hard labour, on the other two de- fendants:

When the news reached the rest of the drivers, there was great in dignation. They refused to work until they were assured that such an event would not occur again.

The matter was brought to the attention of the police, who finally persuaded the drivers to resume

work.

Meanwhile, traffic was held up

'buses

'for an hour...

Several scores of mator were parked along Sai Ho How.

ON LONG LEAVE.

TWO POLICE INSPECTORS SAILING TO-DAY.

When the 58. Ranpura sails to day, two Police Inspectors will be guing Home on long leave. The first of these in Inspector Bloor, who is accompanied by his wife and family. Inspector Bloor was in charge of the West Point district.

"Dare-to-Die" Corps.

INTERESTING, IF TRUE.

BLIND MAN WHO SHAVED HIMSELF UNAIDED L:

after

himself with a razor. He wielded the instrument with such skill that those watching him marvelled at it and remarked that the blind man

use of the instrument than a

The funeral arrangements were undertaken by the local branch of the the British

Legion and The suggestion is that we might E.A.BIM.A., and the sad function pre-cool in another room and put in took place yesterday afternoon. A the cool on the ro milk, witness said that the Hotel ed at the Monument, followed the Answering other questions about number of friends, who had gather should either buy pre-cooled milk or hearse to the Protestant Cemetery, pre-cool themselves. Milk above 50 degrees should be pre-cooled when Happy Valley, where Mr. Shaw was it was intended to put it in the buried. Among others who stood at room to replace a part of the load the graveside were Mr. F. W. James (President of the British Legion), Captain Laurenson (President of the Ex-Active Service Men's Asso- ciation), Mr. F. P. Anslow, Mr. J.

taken out.

· Fruit and Vegetables. Giving his figures for fruit, wit ness said that 60 cases could be put in the fruit room. It would take

13 days to reduce the temperature Murray, and Mr. T. Williams, The of the goods from 50 to 34 degrees.burial service was conducted by Rev.

Mr. Potter: It is a mere farce

about requiring 13 days to reduce A. V. Koop.

the temperature of fruit from 30 to Wreaths were sent by the follow-

48 hours...

Mr. Rasey: No, Sir.

Here is a good story related by is not one whit less expert in the 34 degrees. I say you can do it iing: Sophie and Aggie, Ivy Boong, omitante, and a Chinese paper which should prove barber.

the Easma Club, Capt. TT. “Lau-

Nurses of the Government

Wit DOGVTeater. A. Kroup or tourets the man turned to the crowd and chime TROY DUKES phan khan saya dan

farve.

Inspector Booker is also accom-hanging around in front of a house said: "Don't have the mistaken remarked that if they could finish panied by his wife and family. He car the Wanchai Market caught idea that we blind men cannot per- off the vegetables, which appra joined the Force in 1911 in the the attention of a Press reporter, form such delicate work as shaving, surne year as Inspector Bleer, and, who came up to investigate, only to In all my life, I have never once and that the over-curious crowd patronized & barber! I even used curiously enough, both officers renched the rank of Inspector in were watching a blind man shaving to shave my children when my wife

(Continued at foot of next column), was too busy 1" 1927,

Hospital, members of the Upper priately came last, then there would Levels Police Station Sergeants' bs-little left for Monday Mess, the Police Ward, G.G.H.

After further questions, the cross- examination was adjourned until Staff, G.C.H., and Mr. and Mrs. T. Monday morning,

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