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INDIAN VICEROY'S" | DIVORCE CASE AŤ

STATEMENT.

SHANGHAI.

FREEDOM OF ROUND-TABLE PETITION AGAINST

PROMINENT BROKER, CONFERENCE...

THROUGH AFUTER'S AGENCY.]

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SHANGHAI, July 5. Mrs. David Toeg, the wife of b

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1930.

SHANGHAI DOG RACES.

BRITAIN'S WARSHIP CHIANG'S OFFENSIVE COMMUNIST RISINGS ON

AUSTRALIA'S BUDGET.

CONSTRUCTION.

ACTION CONTEMPLATED BY

CHINESE AUTHORITIES."

REVENUE. SHORTAGE OF} }. SUPPLEMENTARY NAVAL

£14,000,000.

ESTIMATE.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

(From Our Own Correspondent,}

SHANGHAI, July 9.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

CANBERRA, July 0.

Mr. Scullin, Federal Premier, in

LONDON, July 9..

A supplementary naval estimate

ABANDONED.

AFTER THREE WEEKS' CONTINUOUS FIGHTING.

(TUKORON PALTER'S AGENCY.)

YANGTSZE.

(Wa T: Tat Pao.)

HANKOW, July 8, Acting under orders from the Third Internationale at Moscow, Kao Yu Han, a notorious Com- munist leader, is responsible for series of Communist uprisings on As the result of unusually sub-the upper reaches of the Yangisze.

SHANGHAI, July 9.

(Lord prominent broker, has petitioned in to ignore the foreign Consular and the course of his Budget statement, for £203,000 has been issued, most born resistance by the Kuominchun He has been selected as the leader

Mrs. Torg accused her husband of misconduct. while admitting in discretion at Harbin once.

The petition hinges on the cas

SIMA, July 9. Addressing both House of the Legislature, the Viceroy Irwin) announced that His the British Court for divorce, say Majesty's Government, after the ing that she has already obtained most careful consideration. had a decree from the Court at Reno, decided that the forthcoming Nevada. Round-Table Conference to be held in London on the Indian constitu- tional question should enjoy the full freedom implied in his state-tody of a child of the marriage. ment made on November 1, Ac ordingly, the Conference would be free to approach its task greatly assisted indeed, but with its -liberty unimpaired by the Report of the Statutory Commission." His Majesty's Government believed it possible by way of the Conference to reach solutions honourably ac ceptable to both countries and to

Madame Helen Piper, Shanghai, A palmist, testified that the peti. tioner is capable of assuming eus tody of the child.

The case was adjourned.

INDIA HOUSE

OPENED.

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all parties and interests therein, KING'S SPEECH BROADCAST "and any agreement reached by the Conference would form the basis of proposals which His Majesty's | Government would later submit to Parliament. His Majesty's Govern-

ment conceived the, Conference to be not a mere 'meeting for discus- sion, but a

joint assembly of the representatives of both countries. Į His Majesty's Government still hoped that Indians of all schools of thought would be ready to share ip the constructive work, and he (the Viceroy) did not see any rea- son why a scheme should not emerge from the Conference which would confound. the pessimists.

Dominion Status.

Lord Irwin emphasised that last year's authorised declaration that dominion status was the natural completion of India's constitution- al growth still stood. He described the Simon Report as a weighty and constructive contribution to a very difficult problem, but it was neither the desire nor the function of the Commission to anticipate, the deci

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RUGBY, July 8. Amid scenes of great splendour, the King-Emperor formally open

ed India House to-day:

Magnificent uniforms and dresses were worn by Indian Princes and Princesses and other distinguished visitors who attended the function.

The Prime Minister and several Cabinet Ministers were present, also Lord Chelmsford" and the Mar quis of Reading. two former Viceroys, and Sir John Simon.

King Presented With Golden Key. The King and Queen, who rode in an open carriage, with out riders, through the crowded streets, were welcomed on arrival by the

The Chinese authorities propose

Municipal bodies, and they contem plate taking direct action against those Chinese found gambling at the dog races

or working there. owing to the repercussion on the economic life during the present period of depression.

Summary action is threatened

| LABOUR'S COLONIAL

POLICY.

DANGERS OF INEFFICIENT

DEMOCRACY.

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THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, July S.

The Labour Government's Col

disclosed a shortage of revenue amounting to £14,038,000 in the current finsacial year.

the construction of which had been

ly to meet the cost during the forces on the Lunghal front, behind current financial year of three sub-strong defensive positions, especial- marines of the 1029 programme, ly at Lanfeng, Marshal Chiang Kai Shek has abandoned, at least tem- porarily, the offensive which" com- menced on,, June 19, with Kaifeng as its objective.

deferred pending the 'conclusion of the London Naval Conference.

How" Taxation. Mr. Scullin announced new taxa tion amounting to £12,550,000, in- cluding primage duty of 2 per

Mr. Alexander, First Lord of the cent. on all imports, increases of Customs duties of 3d. per gallon Admiralty, in a memorandum ex- on petrol, 6d. per pound on tobac-plaining the. Government's reseons co, 1/- per pound on cigarettes, for the addition of 20 vessels to the 10/- per pound on cigars, 1d; a foot on films, and £1 per ton on news- BAVY, LaBounced in the House of print,

·Commons on June 26, says that in consequence of severe "cuta in the naval programmes prior to the London Naval Conference, the re- placement of cruisers, destroyers and submarines cannot be further delayed. In order to maintain the figure of 50 cruisers, accepted as meeting the requirements of the British Empire, the building of eruisers must be spread over the 1930-6 programme. "The Govern^) went proposed to adopt the steady

The excise increases are 2d. per gallon on beer, 3d. per gallon on petrol, and 32. per pound on | cigarettes.

Sales will be taxed, except cer tain Australian primary products, foodstuffs, etc.

The postage charge on letters will be increased to 2d., and income tax will be increased by 10-15 per cent.

onia! native policy was outlined EX-PREMIER'S by De Drummond Shields, Under- Secretary for India, in an address DRAMATIC APPEAL.

which he delivered to the. Colonial Office Conference..

Democracy Without Efficiency Dangerous.

Dr. Shields said democracy WAS dangerous without efficiency, in the scientific direction of which the Government were anxious to see. contented and hopeful personnel of administrators and technicians.

DEMAND FOR FORMAL CHARGE AGAINST HIM:

.{THROUGH NEUTER'A AGENCY.]

CANBERRA, July 8.

replacement programme for destroy-

ere and to lay down only one fotil.

in 1960, and proposed to con- struct about three iubmarines year- y in accordance with the treaty limitations.

THREAT TO LABOUR.

CLOUDS ON HORIZON.

This action has been taken after three weeks' continuous fighting, in which the total casualties to both sides exceeded 40,000.

Marshal Chiang, has reinforced the Nationalists at Yenchowfu, on the Tientsin-Pakow Railway, with 60,000 men, preparatory to a new offensive on Teinanfu.

UNIFICATION OF CHINA.

FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF MILITARY EXPEDITION.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

of the Communist party in Hupeh.

Recently, large number of troops were withdrawn, from Hupeh

to the war fronts with the result that there has been a series of Communist uprisings.

Large bodies of troops have been rushed from Hankow to deal with the disturbances and the uprisings have been quelled.

The Communist troops at Kwang- shui and Haiakan have been dis- persed by two regiments under the Nang Ting and Col. Wan Yao respective commands of Col. Chao

Wing, of the Training Division.

Damaged Railway Repaired. The railway track damaged by the Communists has been repaired and the passenger service has been resumed.

Villages Rendered Destitute, The affected places have been rendered destitute.

Many villages have been burned down, and over 20,000 people have been rendered homeless,

Warship Bombards Communista.

CANTON, July 0.

On Monday, the gunboat Yishing bombarded and dispersed the Com- Canton is to-day celebrating the munists at Loshan, and later steam. 4th anniversary of the launchinged to Chenglingchi, near Yochow, of the military expedition against where a launch belonging to a ver the North for the unification oftain foreign shipping company and over ten tow-boats were recaptured from the Communists.

Chine.

The day, has been declared a gen- eral holiday.".

All the Government buildings are most beautifully decorated for, the occasion. All the shops and houses

Japanese Protection Measures. SHANGHAI, July 9

In a statement, the Japanese Consul-General said that in view of the activities of the Communists on the upper reaches of the Tang- tsze, measures for the protection of cussed.

Indian High Commissioner, and office it had not issued revolution-findings of the Queensland Royal buzzing with excitement to-night in the city also hoisted the national Japanese residents are being dis-

His Majesty accepted a gold key from the Architect, Sir Horbert Baker.

Having unlocked the door, the King handed the key to the High Commissioner and entered the building, when presentations were made.

Palatial Interior.

A dramatic statement was made in the Huuse of Representatives to

[THROUGH REVTER'S AGENCY.] Labour Principles to be Applied. day by the Rt. Hon. Mr. Edward Grenville Theodore, the Federal He emphasised that since the Treasurer, who resigned recently

LONDON, July 8. Labour Government had come into following the announcement of the The Parliamentary Lobbies were ary edicts or urged any extreme

Commission of Inquiry into the apprehending that clouds are blow. flag in obedience to the order of reversal of policy. It would, he circumstances attending the puring up from several quarters to the Government. The general cele- said, be unwise to have the lines chase of the Mungana (Chillegoe) converge above the Governmentbration took place this morning at of policy in overseas territories

Mines by the Queensland Labour varied in

response to political

Government when Mr. Theodore

9 o'clock in the auditorium of the changes at Home.

was Promier.

Provincial Kuomintang, where im Nevertheless, said Dr. Shiels,

portant spenetes on, the spirit and Each Government had to give its

significance of the occasion were own emphasis to various aspects of

delivered by the high officials of the policy, and in this connection forced

Canton régime. Practically every labour and native labour conditions

public organization was represent- Labour principles could be specialty applied.

Mr. Theodore demanded that the Queensland Government make. formal charge against him and so enable him to appear before an himself against "calumnies and damnable charges."

The interior of the building is sions, of His Majesty's Government designed on palatial lines, in which after the Round-Table Conference rare Indian woods, rich Oriental were among the subjects to which unimpeachable tribunal and defend

or of Parliament itseli

Discussion of Statutory Commis sion's Raport.

chevrons and inlay work in colour, ed marbles play an important part.

On the marble floor of the en Lord Irwin intimated that the trance hall, symbols of the Indian Government of India had hitherto Provinces are inlaid, and these are only tentatively, "examined the Re-repeated in the carved white marble port. He proposed, before reach. balustrade of the gallery above. ing any conclusions on it to, discussi The library, in which the guests the whole subject with the repre- were assembled, has an arched eril sentatives of non-official Indian ing and is panelled in rich red In. opinion.

dinn timbers.

"Dangerously Subversive Civil

Disobedience Movement.

The premises will serve as head. quarters for the "High Commis sioner, the importance of whow

Speech.

Mr. Theodore declared: "I have kept my hands clean of anything unworthy of my position of trust. I cannot take civil action, and Queensland should afford me a fair trial and enable me to face my ac

Lusers.

Loyalty of Colonial Governors, The Government not only be lieved in the principles of trustee. ship, but also in the training of subject peoples so that they might develop their fullest capacity in all directions, particularly in the direc- tion of ultimate acll-government,

Dr. Shields added that in sugges-McCormack, and also Mr. Goddard, tious which the Government had who was mines manager of Chil- Bo far made to Governors of the lagoe, were also guilty of fraud characteristically loyal response. various Colonies it had found a

and dishonesty.

CLASH AT MANSOURAH.

The Commission also found that another Labour ex-Premier, Mr. W.

Ex-Premier W, McCormack Interviewed.

Benches to-morrow.

In the first place it is reported that there is a disagreement be- tween the Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, and the Liberal leader, Mr. Lloyd George, on the question of unemployment

measures.

In the second place, there is theed at the gathering. likelihood of an adverse vote on an important Liberal amendment to the Budget, and then. again there

servatives and Liberals that the Government does not intend to

BANDIT LAIR ATTACKED."

CANTON TROOPS BREAK UP-

BIG GANG.

One of the biggest, anti-bandit campaigns in Kwangtung is report- cd to have beer carried out by troops in Yanping lately.

The bandits attacked are said to be the best equipped outlaws in Kwangtung numbering about 800. For the past ten years they have been terrorizing Yanping, Hoiping, Sun Hing and the neighbouring dis tricts.

During the celebration, Canton's unreserved support for Nanking was once again reaffirmed. Un- is a suspicion amongst the Constinted praise was lavished upon Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, who personally led the expedition place the Simon Commission Re-against the Northern warlords four the Indian Round years ago to-day. The Nanking port before Table Conference unless the Con- Chief was hailed as the right man ference asks for it, thus inviting the at the helm of the ship of state.

They threatened recently to at- Conference to shelve the report.

tack the city of Yanping, and, a Yen Shih Shan, beng Yu Alarge number of troops were rushed The Viceroy of India is making and their, allies were vehemently a statement in this connexion at denounced as traitors plotting for Simla to-morrow and in the event the downfall of the Central Gov- of the statement displeasing the Opposition that fact is likely to be reflected in the vote on the Budget amendment.

Finally, the disagreement between the House of Commons and the House of Lords over the Coal Bill is expected to result in Govern- ment dropping the measure the same evening, to the certain chagrin of the Left Wing Labour- ites. were based

SYDNEY, July 8. In an interview at Sydney to day, Mr. McCormack said that his connexion with the Mungana Mines had been well known in Queensland for the past 13 years. The charges [THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] of dishonesty in his association

with the transaction CAIRO, July 8, wholly on inférences drawn by the Police and military cordons to Commission, but they now must be day banged the roads leading to finally decided in a Court of Jus Mangourah, where there wastice. He had not attended the meeting organised by the Waft Executive but prohibited by the Government.

Lord Irwin laid stress on the duties has steadily expanded since intention of the Government to the office was created in 1919. continue to combat the danger.

Imprezaive Passage in King's ously subvereive” civil disobedience. movement, and he movingly ap pealed, rather as a friend than an The King's speech; in formally RIOTING IN EGYPT. the Viceroy," for a spirit of mutual declaring the building open, was trust to remove the mountains broadcasted and was relayed to lately hemming them round, He several distant countries, in" many declared this two roads: lay open, of which, according to Press re- one leading to turmoil, disunity, ports, the reception was excellent." disappointment and shattered In an impressive passage, the hopes, and the other to India King referred to the present situa & proud partner in a free common- tion in India. He said:"This is wealth of nations. "Iadia to-day a critical period of India's history, has to make the chdice, and I pray when the thoughts of all who love God that she may be moved to that country are centred on con choose aright."

structive effort and on laying well Dissolution of Douncil of State. and truly the foundation of India Lord Irwin said that he pro for the future. I regard it as posed to dissolve the Council of happy augury that we are able to State in time to allow of the elec- open a building which marks the tions to both Houses in September. end of one period, of advancement N.-W. Frontier Situation and Nepal and the beginning of a new.

Tibet Friction.

What India House Stands Per. He said that the situation on the "But India House stands for "North-West Frontier was improving more than that. As I look round, rapidly. Furthermore, the friction I see emblems of the religions, between Nepal and Tibet had been Provinces and States of India. removed in consequence of the The building which contains them Jodian Government's despatch of a surely testifies to the unity of In- Iriendly mission to Chassa.

dia herself. The position of Indis House among those of sister nations in the centre of my capital further symbolises the unity of the greater Commonwealth of which she is a part. For a deeper realisation of that two-fold unity I most earnestly

INTER-PARLIAMENTARY **.

CONFERENCE.

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Ruoay, July 8.

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The motor ear of Nahas Paaba, with a score of students clinging to the side of it, broka through the first police cordon, "but the car was stopped by a cordon of troops armed with rifles with fixed bay- onets.

Two boys were hurt, one dying later in hospital.

Meanwhile, bricks and stones were thrown at the troops from balconies along the river front.

An Army officer was hit by one of the missiles, and the troops fired 12 rounds."

It is not yet known whether there were any casualties.

LATER

casualties due to the police fring There is still no indication of any

at Marrourab, but two policemen were killed and 28 soldiers and policemen injured.

"During recent months, I have watched with anxious heart the troublous' passage of events, Trust-

An attempt was made to hang a For the Conference of the Intering in divine guidance, I hopeful policeman by a wire rope suspend- Parliamentary Union, to be held in ly await the day that shall restored from a window, but the wire London from July 18 to July 22, the gift of true understanding and broke. delegations are coming from 27 thus unite every race and creed in nations.

one desire to bring peace and con- tentment to my Indian people."

The delegations vary from one member, up to about 50, and the approximate numbers so far, ad- vised are 500 delegates.

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UNITED STATES OF EUROPE ROUMANIA AGREES IN PRINCIPLE.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]

BUCHAREST, July 8 Roumanis has agreed in principle to M. Briand's proposals for a "European Federation:

Royal Tour of Inspection. After receiving the officials and foremen engaged in the erection of the building, the King and Queen made a tour of inspection, taking 2 lift to the topmost storey and then passing out on to the roof, which commands a fine panoramic view of London.

H

LATER.

Commission owing to a nervous breakdown in London and the Com- mission's report reeked of political malice..

ANGLO-AUSTRALIAN FLIERS.

"MISS ENGLAND THE

SECOND."."

NO FURTHER ATTEMPT

* THIS YEAR,

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Beanr, July 8. As a mark of respect to her gal laut crew, Lord Wakefield, the SEARCH REGARDED AS owner of the motor-boat Miss England the Second," in which Sir PRACTICALLY HOPELESS. Henry Segrave and Mr. Halliwell

lost their lives on Lake Winder {THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.] mere, has decided not to race the

boat again this year. RANGOON July 8.

When recovered from the lake Parties are still searching the the boat was found to be in excel- uninhabited jungle north of Toun-lent condition, éxcept for a broken have been missing since they left gup in South Burma for the air-step. men Hook and Matthews, who Many famous pilots have offered to drive the boat in a further at Akyab on July 7, but the search in

tempt on the world's record. regarded as practically hopeless.

Hook and Matthews were at- tempting 1 record flight from England to Australia.

The casualties at Mansouran Trave UNEMPLOYMENT IN

now been ascertained as being three killed, and 37 injured on the Gov- ernment side and three rioters} killed and 12 injured

SINO-AMERICAN AIR. MAIL:

CONTRACT SIGNED AT

NANKING.

India House occupies 12 floors and has been erected at a cost of (< 1000H AKOTER'S, AGENCY.) £324,000. Many of the carvings have been specially worked by In-

NAŽKING, July 8, The Sino-American air mail con- dian craftsmen, and the library is decorated with mural paintings by tract was signed here this after Indian artista.

hoon.

BRITAIN.

HEAVY INCREASE IN ONE

WEEK.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.] [

LONDON, July 9. The total number of unemployed in Britain on June 30 exceeded 1,600,000, registering a jump of 75,000 over the previous week and being the highest total since Janu ary, 1922,

COLONIAL SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

NEW ASSISTANT UNDER-

·SECRETARY OF STATE.

[DRITTEN WIRELESS BEHVICE.)

Rucar, July 8. The Secretary for the Colonies has appointed Mr. G. J. Tomlin- son, formerly of the Nigerian Civil Service, to be Assistant Under Secretary of State in the Colonial Office to take charge of the new division being set up to deal with all matters relating to the personnel of the Colonial Ser-

vices

ernment.

CANTON CRACK DIVISIONS

ORDERED NORTH.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}

CANTON, July 9. The Canton Higher Command to-day received a telegram from Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, order ing the 60th Division under Gener al To Ting Kai and the 61st Division under General Chiang Kwong Naai, generally known as 'the beet fighting units in the South, to proceed to the, North to partici pate in the campaign against the Yen-Feng coalition.

These crack divisions suffered heavily in their recent engagements with the "Ironsides" and the Kwangsi troops in Southern Ha- nan, but managed finally to score a victory over their antagonists. They are still hotly pursuing the enemy troops, and the latest dis patches received state that they are now nearing Tunchow, in south- western Huban, towards which the enemy have fled.

from Canton. The troops met them at Chun Wan Hui, and fighting ensued which lasted three days and two nights. The outlaws were eventually routed and put to light.

Over a hundred of the gang wero killed including Leung Sai Lee, one of their chiefs, and many were captured. There were scores of casualties among the troops.

Some 00 kidnapped people were rescued, and many buffaloes, taken from the farmers, were also found.

The remnante of the bandits have fied to Sunhing with the troops in pursuit."

BIG FIRE AT HARBIN.

(Wah Tu Yat Pao).

SHANGHAI, July 8. A big conflagration occurred at Harbin on the evening of the 6th, when" over 600 residential housca and shops were gutted.

The damage is estimated at well over $1,000,000.

WANG CHING WEI STILL IN HONG KONG.

FENG.

No official notice has been issued REFUSES TO JOIN YEN AND will start for the Yangtze Valley as to when these two crack divisions

It is not believed that they will to lighten Marshal Chiang's task. leave Kwangtung in the immediate future, considering the unsettled conditions in Kwaggai and the re- ported threat of the "Ironsiders" from the East River.

SEVERE FIGHTING IN SHANTUNG.

(Wah Tu Fat Pac.).

of the Left Wing of the Kuomio- Mr. Wang Ching Wei, the leader tang, is reported by the Chinese Press to be still staying in the Colony, in spite of reports that he bas proceeded North,

Many prominent members of the "Leftists" bave come

to the Colony, Mr. Wang and his follow- era have shown Do inclination to leave for the North in spite of repeated requests by Yen: Hai, Shan and Feng Yu Hsiang.

SHANGHAI, July 9,

It is understood that so long as Severe Sghting is reported to

the question of the unification "of have broken out between Taian the Kuomintang remains unsettled, and Yenchow, in Shantung, along Mr. Wang will not go North. Re- the Tientsin-Pakow Railway line. cently a delegate from Fenz Yu Fighting aeroplanes from Nan-Hsiang arrived in Hong Kong to king are playing an important part report to Mr. Wang regarding con. ditions in the North and to urge in the fighting.

him to leave for Peiping. Mr. Wang is said to have refused to leave under the pretext of illness.

Mr. Wang has written a number of leading articles for the local: "Leftist" newspapers.

General Ho Tao Teno is person ally directing the military opera tions.

The Shansi troops on this sector are three divisions in number, com manded by Fu Tso Xi.