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THE SWATOW INCIDENT.

FEELING STILL RUNNING HICH.

NO TRUCE IN KWANGSI.

BOTH SIDES PREPARING

OFFENSIVE..

According to a Chinese Press ro port from Wuchow, the Cantonese troops, while desiring to effect a peaceful settlement of the Kwangsi not censed the

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1930.

VILLAGE" MURDER.

DRAMA.

CHARGES AGAINST WOMEN WITHDRAWN..

JUDGE AGREES WITH THE DECISION.

SEQUEL TO JEWEL ROBBERY.

OUTRAGE AT CASTLE TERRACE, RECALLED.

FURTHER ARREST MADE, '/

The sensational armed robbery at The Criminal Sessions proceed. 19. Castle Terraco in January last

situation, have the Kwangsing in the Au Tau murder drama, year, which involved the loss of

offensive against "Ironside "

In connection with the Swatow lucident, in which a Chinese hotel tout was killed and several others wounded by Annamese sailora on board French stormer, it is x4 ported that the trouble his dove

in which a villago girl was charged 340,000 worth of jewellery and the loped to a considerable extent and anti-French feeling in Suntow has vers are of the opinion that there with the killing of her father-in-subsequent death of Mrs. Wong is no possibility of a truce at least, came to an abrupt cad. yes terday, as was indicated the pre for the time being.

vious day when an application was made for an adjournment in order to consider the question of with

become exceedingly intenso.

According to a Chinese report from Swatow, the committee mp- pointed to deal with the case originally decided to sever finan ejul: connections, with the French, but eventually put off the decision when the Franch Consul at Swatow. promised to settle the case before

the 18th instant.

In view of the fact that the date has already expired and that up to the prosent the French Consul has

the Chinese authorities, the com-

mittes has again decided to sever ing was held on the 10th instant when IL. sub-committee WOR ap- pointed to take charge of the ar- rangements:

relations with the French. A meet-

forcea.

Astute obser

Being weder the impression that a coup d'etat would occur in Hunan

in view of the rumour that a sec-drawing the charges both against tion of the Hupanese troops has the accused and Tang Yung, the been disarmed by the Chateliere | deceased's wife. ' under Tool Ting Kai, the Kwangsi troops have decided to unite with the anti-Nanking troops in Hunna and Kweichow,

Among the Kwangsi generals,

to

HELENA MAY MUSICALE.

AN INTERESTING DEVELOP.

MENT.

COSTUME SONG AND DANCE.

Mrs. Womack, the organising spirit of the delightful coneqrt given yesterday in the Helen May In- stitute, has had the courage to introduce quite a new feature in this annual series of musicales, which are so popular with music lovers of the Colony. In place of the usual programme of assorted items, vocal and instrumental, she' has put on what might almost be termed an operetta, or perhaps a musical revue,

Leang Tze from fright on account of the outrage,, was recalled at the Central Magistracy yesterday, when a Chinore, Fong Shi, was charged before Mr. Williams in connection with the incident. The, defendant was remanded for a week.

Regarding the robbery itself, it At the time of making thể áp will be recalled that on the after plication, Crown Counsel remarked noon of January 31, 1920, a number

1, that there were exceptional circum-of armed men broke into the pre- stances which had arisen in the trial mises of a wealthy Chinese family which requires eansideration by the at 10, Lower Castle Roail (off

"A nalle prosequi has for valuables in the house resulted continued. already been entered by the Attorin the party escaping with jewel noy-General, both in this case intery which had been estimated at the case of Tang Yung, so that will $40,000. Mrs. Wong Leung Tre, an conclude the Sessions," said Mr.aged woman of 70, was in the house Fitzroy to Mr. Justice Wood and at the time, and she was so frighten.peared as a complete whole, and a the jury when the Court assembled ed that she never recovered from the shock and died about 4 week in the morning.

later.

The first of the programme was entitled "An Oriental Fantasy, and it should here, be mentioned that Mrs. Womack was responsible for designing-and to a large extent,

worn by herself and her helpers, nad for the general stage management, The decorative setting of stage is blend together songs taken from several sources, and the suite ap

still not accepted the demands of Poi Chung Hai and his subordinates Crown before the trial could be Caine Rond). A very careful search making-the attractivo_costumes

are strongly opposed as ever to the proposal to come"

terms with the Government troops, and their forces are now making preparations to counter-attack on the Cantonese, their insedinte objective being the recapture of Punyang to the north east of Nanning. The Cantonese are also preparing to launch a big offensive upon. Nanting.

Wong Shiu Hung, who recently

After this mouneement, his Lordship addressing the jury said that they would notice that the ne cod was no longer in the duck. The procedure that had been ipllow-

A propaganda department was also formed to urge the public to boycott French goods, and circular lettera have been sent to the vari- ous commercial houses asking them issued an appeal for peace, is said not to purchase French goods. to have retired. Koo Ying Fen, the Leiters were also addressed to Chi-chief of staff of the Central Goved by the Attorney-General, who

einl houses and households instruct in Canton, has received ing them

wire

Accused's Confession.

Dramatic Escapo. Consequent upon police inves- tigation, one man was apprehended. This prisoner was conducted to Woo Sung Strent, Kowloon, where

very charming whole at that.

Mrs. Wormack herself took a lending part in the singing, and her first solo, Biesta Time," struck the noto of high quality that was to be sustained throughout.

A Charming Dust. Nina Valentins shared the main nesa employons at French commer.arnmont, who is now recuperating initiated the proceedings, was that he was to have pointed out two burden with Cripta Womack aud he had filed a nolle prosequi show other men. He indicated one on, her rendering of "How Many a leave their service in from Wong. Shiu Hung, requesting ing that he did not intend to pro-and then freed himself from the Caravon" was particularly pleasing. police in a most dramatic manner. The duct between these two voices ceed with the prosecution

Fully handcuffed, the man ran away which was in some respects the from his captors and, mingling with most attractive item of the Oriental the crowd, was soon lost sight of. Fantasie suite was a trifle marred In his frantic bid for liberty, the by the unfamiliarity of the singers prisoner was surprisingly successful with the exact acoustics of the to a certain extent. He got rid of room. Their high notes when taken is handens, and was attempting strongly and together seemed to to cross into. Chinese territory at blur and cross och other. Shum Chun. The police, however,

tion.

a week or they would be severely him to ask the Central Government dealt with. Those leaving must to take peaceful measures for the apply to the Committee for regin. settlement of the Kwungsi situa- tration when they will he granted food allowance. Shops dealing in foreign goods have been instructed to discontinue their orders for French goods and to apply to the Committee for registration of those they have now in stook.

GENERAL CHEN RETURNS TO CANTON.

PLANS FOR PROTECTION FROM BANDITS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, NOV. 20. General Chen Tsai Tong and a part of his staff returned to Can-

ton from Wuchow last night by a special train of the Canton-Samshuj Railway,

The party was greeted at Shek Wai Tong, the Canton terminus of the Railway, by a big group of high officials of the Canton Goverment, including General Gaston K. Wong,

KWANGSI INSURGENTS'

SURRENDER.

The jury, had heard the evidence and, his Lordship said, he thought they would concur in the view that the right step had been taken They had heard the confession of the accused girl read out to them the previous day, but he had form ed the opinion that it would be very unsafe to accept that confession as n truc statement, and he would have advised them not to accept it.

His Lordship added that he CANTON, NOV. 20. According to General Chen Tsat thought tha, true facts had come to

PEACE CONFERENCE REVEALS BRIGHT HOPES.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]

The dancing added considerably

were equal to the occasion and at to the charm of the suite and it the last moment recaptured their must be noted in passing that the part Peggy Stringor (who is un-

mon.

In copnection with other polica fortunately it) was taken at a raids which followed, the authomoment's notice by little Josu

Tong, the hopes of the Kwangsilight in the evidence, in view which rities collected a number of men Bradbury with complete composure.

insurgents surrendering to Nanking are bright, in view of the penco confurance between the representa

tives of the opposing forces proceeding at Wuchow.

now

nulle prosequi had been Tied.

and women, who were identified as

berice. Twelve men and three

Mr. Leo d'Almada, jnr., instruct-connected with other armed cob ed by Mr. W. D. Owen, of Mesars Hastings, Dennys & Bowloy, defend- ad the accused girl at the trial. Mr. F. C. Jenkin (instructed by

Masara. Deacons), who was assign-

cused, which was to have formed a

A Daughter of Spain. The second part opened with women were definitely charged with Four Songs of Spain"

sung by complicity in the affair at Lower Mrs. D. H. Gregory, Mrs. Gregory Castle Road. Following the preis Spanish and wore her national liminary hearing at the Magistracy, costume with charm and spirit. Her two men were each sentenced to five songs were much appreciated and ed for the defence of the other ac-years imprisonment on their appear she was not allowed to leave the ance at the Criminal Sessions. platform without giving an encoré. For this, she chose Freire's "Ay! Ay Ay!" and it proved, perhaps, the most delightful of the series. The sprightly "Clavelitos" of Valverde was also very well render- ed indeed as were, in particular, the piano passages in Cuanto le Quiero of Orejon. Mrs. Gregory Nanking, Nov. 11-Mr. Far Tis the happy possessor of a very Sung Chiness Consul General in pleating toprana dramatique voice of which I hope I shall hear a fot Melbourne, Australia, was dismiss-more.

Japanese Song Picture, ed by mandate today. The man.

Wa Ting Yang, Commissioner of Reconstruction of Kwangsi during Li Tsai Hain's, administration, is representing the Kwangsi-" Iron- side" coalition, while Mow Popiparate trial, was presont watching the proceedings until it was decid. Nam, a former commander of the cd not to continue with thìm. "Ironsides," who later disagreed and severed relations with Chang Fat Fui, is the authorized repre-

Terms of Surrender.

Mr. Fan Ki Mo, Finance Commis-sentative of the 8th Military Route. sioner, Generel Au Yang Kui, General Chen King Wau and Mr, Tao Yick Him, of the Blitary Headquarters. The utmost precau tionary measures were taken to insure the safety of the party as

it alighted from the train.

SENHOR BARBOSA.

HONOURED BY GOVERNMENT

OF INDO-CHINA.

Friends of His Excellency Senhor Barboan and the Portuguess Com-

GARRULOUS CONSUL.

MR. SUNG DISMISSED.

date says that Mr. Sung is guilty ef insubordination, having re- peatedly defied instructions sent to him by the Waichiaopu. A chapan" also is ordered against

It is learned that if Wong Shao- Hung, Pai Chung Hai, Chang Fat Fui and other leaders of the anti- Nanking faction in Kwangsi are willing to surrender uncondition-munity in Hong Kong will be glad ally, the Central Govertiment at to learn that a telegram has been In an interview with local Proas Nanking will send them abroad to received in the Colony to the effect men this morning, General Chen study certain nepects of Western that the Grand Crows of the Royal Thai Tong said that the object of civilization for a period of three Order of Cambodia has been con- his return was to draw up with his years with all their past offences ferred on His Excellency, and that subordinates some comprehensive plaas for the protection of the forgiven. Moreover, if they make Commander Cabral, of the Aviation people during the coming winter. a success of their mission, they Force, who accompanied Seahor This is quite necessary, as the ban will be given responsible positions Barbos on his recent visit to Hong shal Feng Yuhsiang.. At one time dits and outlaws are usually more active during the winter months on their return to China. It is re- Kong as bis Private Secretary, has than at any time of the year.

him.

Then came the "Japanese Song Picture" made up of the duet "Braid the Raven "Hair " the Trio race the Sinide" from the Mikado. Once again the burden fell upon Crista Womack and Nina Valentine with Violet King as the third little maid of the trip. The setting was charming and even after the encore of the trio had been granted the audience would have been delighted to hear and

more.

see some

Mr. Sung is a native of Fukien and resided for many years in Peiping, where he used to look after the publicity work for Mar.

The full programme has already heen published in these columns, so he owned a considerable estate in

no more remains to be asid except result of an unfortunate business all concerned-not forgetting those We understand that the distinc deal he had to sell all his house who appear on the programme tions conferred upon the Portuguese to satisfy the claims of a Catholic

under. At the piano

on the real success of the officials by the Indo-China Govern-

E.M.B. creditor.

ported that such an arrangement is received the Cross of an Officer of the ancient capital but later na the † to congratulate Mrs, Womack and|

acceptable to these former leaders the Order of Annam.”......

of the Kwangxj Ironside," conli-

CAPT CORNAND RETIRES. tion.

MASTER OF YUET. ON " LEAVING NEXT WEEK.

On

The

He went to Australia about a

an address on China, when he start-

concert.

"THE MIDDLE-WATCH."

ANOTHER FINE SHOW LAST NIGHT.

A point of difference has, bowment are in recognition of the over, set in when Nanking demand timely services rendered to the year and a half ago and did quite ed that the greater portion of the French aviators whose seroplane well at the beginning of his Con insurgent troops in Kwangei should The West River service will lose proceed to Nanking for reorgan when an Indo-China squadron were vited by n Melbourne Club to make |"came to grief not far from Macao sular career. One day he was in another of its "old hands" Tuesday when Capt. G. 8. Cornand,ization and disbandment.

attempting a flight, in July last, inmaster of the 1. Yuot On leaves Kwangai." Ironside" coalition de- from Hanui to Canton. The Frenched to regale his audience with the Kong A.D.C. production, which has "The Middle Watch," the Hong the Colony on retirement Captain anda that its froops should re- Cornnad has been in command of

Aviator, M. Terrarsier, before leas

story of how he managed to escape been shown to crowded houses since the Yuet On for over four years main intact in Kwangri, and that ing Macao, expressed his gratitudo from Peiping in 1925 when, follow. Jest Baturday, was again enjoyed turing which time he has made the protection of the province to the Portuguese officials for the ing the defont of Marshal Feng audience at the Theatre Royal last by apother large and appreciative host of friends, both among the should be entirely entrusted to assistance rendered when the aero-Yu Heiang at the hands of the night. The splendid acting coupled traw, and the regular passengers of his vessel,

them, Such a demand, if geceded plane was being damaged by the Forgtien-Shantung forces, he had with the humorous and intriguing Interviewed by a Daily Preis reto, according to Nanking, would vilingers for the small value that to leave the capital city. Ho told nature of the plot kept the audience preanntative yesterday, Captain mean a prolongation of feudalism the parts might have realized.

the story in a very dramatic man in good huomun throughout the per- Cornand, said that despite his 68

ner and the speed was featured in formancead years, he is feeling quite young aud, and militarism which could not be

|a number of Australian papers.,' "The Middle Watch" is

regard. strong. He served in the days of tolerated. But Nooking is willing

In recent months he took a pro ed as one of the most successful sailing ships and got his first com-

to allow one division of Kunngsi The Emperor of Japan has con-minent part in the campaign for A.D. productions, and will be mand at the early age of 27 years.

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10 all probabilities spend his well-ing bore of contention blocking the Grand Cordon, of the Chrysanthe- At sạc time he was considered deserved retirement in Java where

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