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DRAMATIC ARREST ** OF GANGSTERS.

SEIZED ON THEATRE STAGE.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SHANGHAI. August 19. Cantonese reactionary gangsters who recently arrived secretly have now made startling revelations of their activities, including the mys terious murder of a Chinese inspec

tor.

The gang, consisting of 18, were dramatically arrested when detec- tives surrounded a theatre and seized the gang on the stage, amid the consternation of the audience.

DR. C. T. WANG AT

SHANGHAI..

(Wah Taz Fat Pac.)

SHANGHAI, August 19. Dr. C. T. Wang arrived here to day.

..

The Japanese Chargé d'Affaires called and conversed with him over the Changsha incident...

COMMUNISTS EXECUTED AT. NANKING.

(Fah Ter Fat Pao.)'

NANKING, August 19. Over 20 Communists were execut- ed here to-day:

They were alleged to have been connected with a plot to stage a riot here..

FIRST LORD TO VISIT MALTA.

SHANGHAI TRAM WORKERS.

DEMAND. DISMISSAL OF "RUNNING DOGS."

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SHANGHAI, August 19. V Not content with securing the majority of their demands, the French tram workers are preparing fresh demands and are insisting upon the dismissal of a score of loyal clerks whom they stigmatise as

running, dogs."

BRITISH FILMS IN COLONIES:

REPORT OF COMMITTEE

PUBLISHED.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE)

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1930.

RUSSIAN BURGLAR BOMB AT PEITSANG COMMUNIST MENACE

SENTENCED.

CHINESE MAGNATE'S PRO- PERTY RECOVERED.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

BRIDGE.

DISCOVERY PRECEDED

DELEGATES.

(THKOVOX AKUTER'S AGENOT.)

PEIPING, August 19.

SHANGHAI, August 18.. A bomb was discovered at the Gerskovitch, a Russian burglar, Peisang bridge, to the north of was sentenced to two years impri-Tientsin, yesterday morning. sonment for stealing silver and jewellery from the residence of a Chinese magnate Valued at $16,000, The entire property was recovered,

GRAVE SITUATION

IN INDIA.

It is believed to have been the work of Southern emissaries, though some suggest that the Reds are responsible.

It was discovered shortly before, the delegates of Yen Hsi Shan and Feng Yu Hsiang were due who are proceeding to. Tientsin to meet Sun Chuan Fang to proceed with Sun Chuan Fang to Paitaiho for a con- ference with Chang Haueh Liang.

COLONIAL SERVICE

UNIFICATION." SYSTEM TO SECURE RIGHT

MEN FOR RIGHT POSTS.

(THROUGH BEUTER'S AGENCY.).

AFRIDI TRIBE STILL CAUSING TROUBLE.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

ROBY, August 18.

LONDON, August. 18. “ The report of the Colonial

The Government of India's ap Films Committee is issued. The

preciation of the situation up to Committee, under the chairman-August 16 says that the position in | ship of Sir William Brass, M.P., the North-West Frontier province was appointed in March, 1929, by continues to be one of considerable Mr. L. M. S. Amery, then Secre-

gravity and danger.. tary for the Colonies, "to examine

Detachments of the main force of the arrangements existing for the Afridis remained at varying supply and censorship of cinema. strength in Peshawar district tograph film for public exhibition throughout the week, and numerous large gangs were, concealed in a in the Colonies, Protectorates and thickly wooded belt to the south and.

The present conditions, say the Mahdated Territories and to, con- south-east of Peshawar, and among Committee on the system of ap sider in what way

the ravines these

the east. They are apointment in the Colonial Office and constant source of trouble and Colonial services, envisage a con- rangements could be improved.” anxiety and have undoubtedly re-

dition of affairs in which the officers There are also issued the find-ceived shelter and food and some appointed to a single Colonial" ings of the Colonial Office Confor even active, assistance from the service accept, on appointment, the ence on the Commbitee's report and villages in the neighbourhood of liability to a transfer from on

Dependency to another,

AT-

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Other Potential Sources of

a despatch from the Colonial Sec. Peshawar retary to the Administrations of Colonies, Protectorates and Man-}" dated Territories indicating the action which it is proposed to take.

Instrument of Education. The Committee's Report suggests various practical measures by MEDITERRANEAN FLEET TO which plant can be installed and

BE PRESENT!

experiments begun with a view to developing, the use of the cine matograph as an instrument of education.

The Colonial Office Conference emphasises the impor- tance of the use of films in educa tion, especially with primitive peo- ples, and not only for children but also for adults."

BRITISH WIRELESS, SERVICE]

RUGBY, August 18. The Admiralty announces that the First Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. A. V. Alexander, accompanied by his Naval Secretary. Rear-Admiral George Chetwode, will leave Eng- land next Thursday, August 21, to pay a visit to Malta, the Hoad quarters of the Mediterranean Com

mand.

visit.

MALTA COMMAND.

MAJOR-GENERAL OLDFIELD

APPOINTED.

[SRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.

Market Dominated by Foreign Filma,

Danger.

But by the end of the week the Afridis in Peshawar district, and also the main body in the vicinity creased. of Khajuri Plain, were greatly de

are

Nevertheless, there other potential sources of danger in Peshawar district from other tribes in the north and south.

The report mentions the strenuous efforts of Congress agitators to spread propaganda in the Southern Kohat district.

Boycott Menace, throughout India tead to deterior

Economic conditions generally

ate and the continued boycott of British goods, especially cloth, threatens imminent ruin to a large

AT HANKOW.

11

FIFTH TEST

MATCH.

GREEN HOWARDS RETURN BRADMAN MISSED BEHIND THE STICKS.

TO SHANGHAI."

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.].

SHANGHAI, August 19.1 H.M.S. Cumberland, with 160 men of the Green Howards who were despatched to Hankow, in view of the Communist menace there on the 6th inst, has returned to Shanghai.

It is now presumed that the Com- munist menace at Hankow is ended. HMS Berwick is replacing the Cumberland as Hanbow,

BRITISH CONSULATE TO

CLOSE DOWN.

(THROUGH RAUTER'S AGENCY.]

SHANGHAI, August 19. It is understood that the British Government is closing the Con- sulate at Changsha,

Socony Removing Stocks" From " Changsha.

The Standard Oil Company, whose installation at Changsha is LONDON, August 18. unfavourably placed for protection, Memorandum regarding the uniter of business precaution.

The Colonial Office has issued a is removing all its stocks, an ́s mat-

fication of the Colonial services in The Asiatic Petroleum Company which it is declared that the re- is making no change. cognition of the principles of a single Colonial service does not in itself depend on any drastic or practical change,

The Memorandum laye stress on the advantages of unification and says that it will give the Secretary of State the fullest scope to secure the right then for the right poste and place to the best advantage the experience of officers of proved capacity.

(Wah Taz Fat Pao.) Conditions Normal.

HANKOW, August 18. * Conditions in Changsha have be come normal.

Japanese residents are returning to Changeba.

ATLANTIC AIRSHIP

SERVICES.

ROUTÉS MAPPED OUT BY

GREAT BRITAIN.

(THROUGH REUTER'E AGENCY.]

LONDON, August 18, The Memorandum also points out When sufficient experience has that the scheme does not involve a been accumulated with experimental rigid continuous movement of perfights with the R.100 and R.101 Colonial sonnel round the world and con[it is intended, says eludes with the statement that the Office Conference "Blue Book, to proposal for unification holds out organise regular services between the prospect of considerable advan- Cardington, Montreal and New tages to Colonial Governments. York.

CUSTOMS LOSE CASE IN

AMERICA.

Three main routes are likely to be, viá Cape Farewell (Greenland), við Newfoundland and bid the Azores, while another route via the Faroes, Teeland, Greenland. Hudson Strait and Winnipeg is at present being

under Captain H. E. Watkins, who. is now in Greenland.

umber of small Indian dealers, N.G.L. LINE RECOVERS FINES investigated by the expedition

As regards the supply of British films, the Committee points that who are unable to resist the pressure at present the market in the of the social boycott and other. Colonial Empire is largely domin-methods of coercion. ated by foreign films. Apart

portance of taking steps now in order that British industry may get a footing in this market, RUGBY, August 18. The War Office announces that gests the creation of a small central The Committee accordingly sug Major-General Oldfield has been organisation in London, under the appointed General Officer Comauspices of the Federation of Bri- manding at Malta, with effect from tish Industries, to act as a centre February, 1831. in succession to for the supply of British films. A Major-General Pritchard,

gested during the initial year of emall Government guarantee is sug- operation of the Supervisory Board for this organisation.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

Military Eluded,

PALD.

[EFUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

NEW YORK, August 18. The test action brought by the North German Lloyd Line against the Collector of Customs at New York for the recovery of 82,177, the total of fines for bringing undesir resulted in favour of the steamship able immigrants into New York, company.

The Blue Book refers to plans in America to establish floating sea- dromes at intervals of three hun- dred nautical miles between New York and the Azores and between the Azores and Plymouth for re- fuelling and repair purposes.

DUKE OF NORTHUMBER-

LAND'S ILLNESS. ·

BLOOD TRANSFUSION TESTS ABANDONED.

[BRITISH WIRELESS BRIVICE.)

Ruosy, August 18. A bulletin issued to day regard-

undergoing an operation, says he ing the Duke of Northumberland, who has been seriously ill since

had a very fair night.

The Mediterranean Fleet will be from existing, cinemas, it calls present during the First Lord's attention to the possibility that in certain direction, the market may

RUGBY, August 18.. expand rapidly. For example,

In an appreciation by the Govern there are only 38 cinemas in Briment of India of the situation in tish territory in tropical Africa, India up to August 18, it is stated though the population is approxi that the focus of interest in the mately 28,000,000. The Commit- tribal situation during the week has tee calls attention to

Lashkar in Peshawar District and the company was entitled to rely on the been the activities of an Afridi

Federal Judge Woolsey ruled that on the district border.

Detachments from the main the visas issued by American Con- Lashkar, which got into the district suls to prospective immigrants. ing strength. last week, remained there at vary

Over 50 similar actions by British Numerous large and other foreign steamship com- thickly wooded belt to the south and, gangs concealed themselves in the

panies are pending for the recovery of fines aggregating 8360,000. south-east of Peshawar and amongst Major-General L. C. L. Oldfield,

a constant source of trouble and U.S. PROHIBITION REPEAL. the ravines further east, and were C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., bas been com-

anxiety to the authorities. They manding the 47th (and London) Division of the Territorial Army

also roade several unsuccessful at MORE SUPPORT VOTES IN since 1997. He entered the Army

tempts in small parties by night to

A very slight improvement in his | (Royal Artillery) in 1992 and at-

enter the city and cantonments.

NEXT CONGRESS.

general condition is noted. tained hig present rank in 1926. He On the question of censorship, Taking advantage of cover afford-

Hopes of strongthening the so much service in the Great the Committee points out the daned by the high crops, they were

(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] Duke's condition by blood trans- War in France and Flanders. He ger of demoralising films. It sug- generally able to elude the military,

fusion were abandoned after many was made A.D.C. to the King is geats certain measures for stiffen- whose efforts were directed to their

WASHINGTON, August 18.. teste to ând one of the British Red 1994, and in that year and 1925 was ing the proposal for the Central expulsion. For this reason decisive Congress for the outright repeal of blood compatible with that of the Twenty-nine new votes in the next Cross Society's volunteers with Chief Instructor in Gunnery at the Censorship Board in London so military action against them is prohibition are declared assured as Dulce. All tests revealed that the School of Artillery.]

that all films going to tropical difficult at the present season. Africa ahould be carefully examin- Moreover, they undoubtedly re- 2 result of the recent party bloed was not suitable. Earl Percy, ed in the Colonial Office. It points geived shelter, food and some active Frimaries and the know changed lder son of the Duke, was one of out that apart from the negative assistance from villages in the attitude of certain Representatives, the firet of the volunteers. SPAIN'S CURRENCY. aspect of censorship, the positive neighbourhood of Peshawar. Ther the present total nine.

The gain in the primaries up to It is uncommon for us to be aspect of fostering the supply of at one time succeeded in cutting all

unable to find someone with blood to good films must also be considered. communications with Peshawar, and

Buit an individual case, an official of the British Red Cross Blood I have known similar instances. Transfusion Service said, "though We have thousands of volunteers who give their blood willingly when

DECLINE OF PESETA CREATES ALARM.

(THROUGH HEUTER'S AGENCY.]

MADRID, August 19. The steady-decline of the Peseta from 43,50 a fortnight ago, to 40.50 yesterday morning ascribed to speculators exploiting the instabi lity of the political situation and the difficulties connected with the return to Constitutional Govern ment, has produced dramatic deve Mopments

Danger of Demoralising Flims.

AMERICAN “MYSTERY ***

'PLANE.

THREE HUNDRED MILES AN HOUR,

one party forced its way into a supply depot, where it did some damage before being driven out.

Matt Heavy Casualties.

Afridis remaining in Peshawar District had greatly, decreased and so also had the main body of the The Orakzai situation has remain. Lashkar in the vicinity of the called upon."

Khajuri Plain. The situation, how-

LI TSUNG JEN'S COURIER.

MADAME LI CONVEYS ›

MESSAGES.

ed uncertain. A number of Orakzai ever continues to be one of con undoubtedly accompanied the main siderable gravity and danger. Afridi Lashkar and some took part in the activities inside Peshawar

Moslem-Hindu Clashes. [RKUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE] District. On the Kurram border, The communal disturbances in overt action was taken against the Sind have spread over a large area. ROOSEVELT FIELDS, Aug, 18. Government by a section of Orakzai on both sides of the Indus and Capt. Page, of the Marine Corps, with their neighbours, Pará Cham-serious situation has developed. in the presence of Flight-Lieutenant kannis, who made an attack on The population of the villages in Atcherley and other airmen, dis militia posts and villages in the almost entirely Mabommedan, with played the fastest flying ever seen Kurram Valley. The militia and small section of Hindu money. here when he pilotted the new villago levies engaged them with lenders and traders, to whom many mystery Curties Seahawk mono- good spirit. Frompt and very suo of the Mahommedans are indebted.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.1 plane which has an engine develop cessful air action was taken against Commugal feeling is, therfore, ing 800 horse-power.

the hostile formations after due aggravated by economic causes, and

PEIPINO, August 19. Tag plane indad at the steel farming

villagrow when, as in the present case, the arrived at Peiping, is said to have

Medumo di Trung depthepb nearly 100 miles an hour and rolled which they came, Heavy casualties trouble extends into the rural areas fondin important menger trout among the length of the nying Herde Belloven to have been flicted it takes the form of violence towards her husband.

The greatest secrecy is being and considerable damage was done and looting of the mall Hindu observed regarding the plane, to the villages of more prominent population. It is feared that the which is the Navy entry for the hostile leaders,

loss of life and property has been As the outcome of a meeting of Thomson Trophy to be competed This prompt and heavy punish considerable. Outside the North L Tsung Jen, the leader of the the Cabinet last night Senor for at Chicago on September 1. ment undoubtedly had obering West Frontier Province and Sind Kwangit rebels, who arrived here Berenguer is again departing for The Curtiss Seahawk has been effect on the tribes concerned. By there has been comparative recently was welcomed at a meet interview King built for-a-speed of 300 miles an the end of the week the number of absence of incidents during theing held in his honour by members

hour.

(Continued at foot of next column) week.

mindyh cỡf the Kwangs elique,

The Premier, Senor Berenguer, dashed to Madrid from a holiday in Santander, after which a decree appeared establishing a regulat ing centre" armed with wide versiteprozentration

the currency.

further sensation created B-to-day by the official sanguncement of the resignation of the Finance Minister, Senor Arguelles.

Bantander Alphonso

⠀ (For Tu Yat Pap.)

PEIPING, August 18.

AUSTRALIA GOING STRONG, AGAINST FEEBLE ENGLISH ATTACK.

BAD LIGHT AND RAIN ENDS PLAY.

(THROUGH RAUTER'S AGENCY:]

LONDON, August 19. After a somewhat slow start, Ponsford came out to the wickets after the luncheon interval to give 'n dashing display, and although Woodfull was as steady as a rock, he got the runs at a very good. pace, and dispelled the "Larwood Bogey" by settling down to punish the fast bowler very quickly. The first 20 runs, included four boundaries, and Tate suffered when Ponsford, was missed behind. the sticks off his bowling, The Australians had only gathered 45. runs then, and to make things even more disappointing for "Maurice," Duckworth dropped Woodful off his howling again, when the latter had only scored six runs.

Ponsford Gets His Century.

The bowling was not very difficult and the score mounted up at a good rate, Ponsford driving excellently while his captain was very solid. Things went on very well for the batsmen and 159 runs were signalled for "no' wickets down when play was adjourn ed for tea. By this time Ponsford had collected 110 runs, having reached his 100 after being in for two hours and fourteen minutes. Woodfull, on the other hand, could only gather 40 runs, so that he was very much slower than his partner in scoring.

Interval As Change-bowler.

The thousands of spectators then looked forward to seeing Ponsford rising to greater heights, but they counted without Eng"" land's reserve change-bowler-the interval. Almost immediately. after the resumption, Peebles flighted his third delivery beautifully and bowled Ponsford neck and crop before the batsman added further run to his total. He played a capital innings and his late-cutting and driving were timed to a nicety.

Enter Bradman.

Enter Don Bradman, and as usual he was given a tremendous ovation. Many of the spectators got up fror their seats in order to get a better view of the Terror of the Bowlers," and as he made his way to the wickets he found his progress somewhat impeded by the army of photographers who had gathered to take "spipers" and "close-ups "of him,

What would happen 1 Mindful of what happened when Brad man was up against Peebles in their last meeting, the English supporters were hopeful for a repeat performance," but in this respect Bradman disappointed them, for, playing steady cricket Fight from the start, he presented the full face of the bat to the ball every time and punished severely the loose ones that were sent down.

At this stage rain fell and play was stopped for a quarter of an hour but was resumed again at 5.15 p.m., when Woodfull reached his 50 off a single from Hammond, after being at the wickets for three hours and twenty minutes. Then he mistimed one from Peebles and Duckworth caught him behind the sticks. Kippax was next in and, together with "Don G.," brought the score to 215 for 2 when stumps were drawn. Peebles was bowl- ing splendidly and his figures up to this stage were two wickets for 76 runs.

-LATER,

Bradman and Kippax, the overnight "not outa," resumed Australia's innings to-day on 'a good wicket, which did not appear at all worn.

The weather was fine, and Tate and Larwood (Vauxhall end) started the attack for England. The latter was bowling against the wind, which did not help him at all, and Peebles was given, spell with the "pill." When the score stood at 247, Bradman had trying over from Peebles, which was a maiden, but after that he sent the bowler to the ropes, and following up with a single reached his 50 after 95 minutes' play.

Kippax was rather restrained, and he fell to an excellent catch by Wyatt at short-leg off Peebles. He had made 28, while, Bradman's share stood at 53, and the total was 263 for 3. The partnership lasted 65 minutes.

An Expensive Chance,

יייי

Archie Jackson joined Don," and for a time the batsmen appeared to have had complete mastery over the bowling. Theй, a sigh of disappointment, for when he had 82 runs to his credit Bradman was missed by Duckworth behind the sticks. This mis- take seemed to put more viggur into Bradman, for he went on to play brilliantly and reached his 100 amidst loud applause after having batted just three hours. Jackson in the meantime played. attractive, cricket, and the lunch interval came with the total at 371 for 3 wickets-Bradman 112, and Jackson 33, both undefeated.

Later.

Bradmen and Jackson, two of Australia's most brilliant bata- men, continued to play havoo with the English bowling, They brought the score to 402 without further loss, and when "Don had 129 and Archie" 43, play was stopped on account of bad". light and rain and advantage was taken of this, interruption for

tea.

ENGLAND: FIRST INNINGS.

J. B. Hobbs, c Kippax, b wall HW. Sutcliffe, c Oldfeld, b. Fairlar W. W. Whysall, Lb.w.. b wall

X. 8. Duleepsinghi, c Fairfax, b Grimmett

W. E. Hammond, b McCabe

M. "Leyland, b Grimmett

RE. B. Wyatt, c Oldñelá, b Fairfax: -M, W. Tate, st. Oldfield, b Grimmett

IL Larwood, 1.b.v., b Grimmett G. Duckworth, b Fairfax

1. A. R. Peebles, not out

Extras

T. Wall

A. Fairfax!

V. V. Grimmett

S. McCabe

P. M. Hornibrook

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Total

105

Bowling Analysis,

AUSTRALIANS; FIRST INNINGS. W. Woodini, e Duckwor WH Fangford, b. Eschisi D. G. Bradman, not out

„Kippax, ́e Wyatt, b' Pas bles................ A. Jackson, not out...

"Extras

Total (for 3 wickets)

402

To Bat-8, McCabe, A. Fairfax, C. V. Gri Oldfield, P. H. Hornibrook and T. Wall.