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BRITISH HONG KONG CANTON FLIGHT.

AVIATORS GIVE FLYING DEMONSTRATION.

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Canton

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CANTON, Dec. 3 visited yesterday

DOUBLE MURDER AT CANTON..

TWO MEN FOUND SHOT AND STABBED,

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1930.

"WE ARE BREAKING NEARLY TWO LAKHS

UP NOW

M.V. HEDWIG ASHORE ON PRATAS SHOALS.

BRITISH WARSHIPS RUSH TO RESCUE,

WANTED.

VOTES BEFORE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO-DAY.

EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE.

In the Estimates for 1920 a sum of 85,000 was provided under Rail. way Department, special expendi ture for the purchase of (a) a đìn. vertical shaping 'machine; and (b).

portable crank-pin turning and grinding machine; and these were ordered from the Crown Agents in March, 1920. The second of these two machines cauld not be delivered in 100 and the sum of 83,085 on

this vots lapsed. No provision was and to be prepared before it was

CANTON, Dec. 3,

Sixteen votes totalling $105,431 A mysterious case of double

The latest information regarding are to come before the Finance made in Estimates for 1030 which! afternoon by two British neroplanes, murder occurred in the Canton the stranded motor ship Hedwig, afternoon. The particulars are as Commitico when they meet this the property of the Far East Aerolieadquartor of the 230th Regiment plano Company of Hong Kong, under General Chen Tani Tong on The two 'planes left Hong Kong Chao Yuk Bead last night when ...at one'o'clock in the afternoon and two men, a cook and a secretary, arrived at the perodrome at Tai were found lying dead in a pool of

Sha Tau at 1.50, thus traversing the blood. distance in 60 miques,

Warm

which had been reported as lying follows:- ashōro in a perilous position on the $4,200.-University Examination troncherous Pratas Shools, shows Grants. Entrance fees for Univer. that although the vessel was sighted sity Local Examination. Provision

The discovery was made early this by H.M.S. Stormcloud yesterday Upon landing the foreign pilots morning by the chauffeur of an afternoon no assistance could be were given a welcome by automobile belonging to the regi- given to the Hedwig on account of representatives of the Canton Goyment, when he went into a build- ernment, which had been informed ing. Ho was surprised at first to the tremendously rough seas and of the visit. The group who greet seo no one in the building, not the dangerous reefs lying between of the British flyers included Mr. even the sentinale being on guard.ths, two vessels. The Stormcloud Leung Trio Wai, Secretary of Mayer On entering the inner rooms, he stood by foif some time, and it was Lin Wan Ko, General Chen Ming was startled to find the two dead finally decided that little help could Shu, General Gaston Wong, the bodies above described,. when he be given to the crew of the Hedwig. British Consul-General, and Vice-reported the matter to the police. It appears that the crew were in Consul Tuson.

no immediate danger.

The British flyers demonstrated the comfort, durability and service ability of their aeroplanes during

the afternoon after a rest in the Headquarters of the Canton Avia tion Department.

These British aviators called on General Chen. Ming Shu and Gett. eral Chen Tai Tong at Govern- ment House this morning, and were cordially received. They will he the guests of honour at a luncheon to be given by Mayor Liu Wan Rol

this afternoon, and will-fly hook to Hong Kong to-morroy.

SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST

'BOY."

DEFENDANT DISCHARGED.

Chargee of enticing away and also

of an indecent assault on a 7-year-

Upon examination the police found that both corpses bora ton wounds which had been inflicted with daggers, in addition to bullet a dagger was found stuck in the throat of one. Both victims were bound and gagged.

holes, and

The safe was cracked and all the money and valuables taiken. Im- portant documents were found strewn on the floor, which led the police to believe that the murderera and ouly wanted to rob the safe, but were probably disturbed by the two men. It is significant that both sentinels have disappeared.

MURDER. IN ENGLAND RECALLED.

MRS. MIAQ'S ESTATE IN THE COLONY.

+

A murder which led to a gonan- old girl were preferred against Chutional trint in England is reculled Na, "boy" employed at the by a petition in the local Supreme Peninsula Hotel, at the Kowloon Court for letters of administration Magistracy yesterday.

to the estate of Wai Sheung Miao, has Norah Miño, fate of Macão,

made in 'Estimates, · 325,000.

certain that the second inschine could not be delivered in 1020.

After, certain tests approval was given to modify the original design

in order to improve the general efficiency of the machine, and the It is explained that these fees original estimate had to be increas have hitherto been paid in advanced to a figure which with, freight and by pupils in Grant Schools, the other home charges amounts, at the total aums so paid being refunded present rate of exchange, to 84,577, to each school by Government. It for which a vote is now roquested. has been found that in some schools

$1,125.-Public Works Extra- those fees have, with the approval ordinary,-Hong Kohg Waterworks, of the pupils' parents, not been re-installation of turbines and pump at paid to them. This does not appear Bowen Road filter beds, to complete an entirely satisfactory practice and the cost of the work. Provision in future Government will pay the mado in Estimate $3,000; Provision foos direct to the University,

mado by Supplementary Vote, On receipt of a message from the

The fees in respect of 1999 were 80,145; total, 811,145, Hedwig, the Naval Authorities dis- refunded by Government this year. This work has now been complet- patched H.M.S. Suffolk to the scene. The total sum now required in re-ed at a cost of $21,193.64. The ex- This warship carried a light draft spect of the 1930 examinations is cess is over the estimate (820,000) is motor-boat, with which it was hoped $8,183 and the funds available under due to the drop in exchange. assistance could be given to the 14the relevant sub-head amount only

$145,000.—Imports and Exports members of the Hedwig's crew.

Office, purchase of raw opium, etc. Provision made in Estimates, The H.M.S. Suffolk was expected

break this morning. to reach the Pratas Shoals at day-

$500,000.-

to 83,977:

81,010.-H. E. the Governor, up- keep of motor cars. Provision made in Estimates, $1,040.

In consequence of the adoption of the Salaries Report, one more

The arst nows that the Hedwig cloud was received at 3.39 p.m. yes ment House and is maintained and was sighted by the H.M.S. Storm-motor-car is provided for Govern

terday, and runs as follows:-

ran at Government expense. "Havo located m.s. Hedwig, $4,577.-Kowloon-Canton Railway, but am afraid weather is too severo for me to be of much assist special expenditure, portable crank anco. Am ordering crew to aban-jin turning and grinding machine, don ship."

..

Shortly after the Stormcloud for- ther raportod:-

"Breakers are breaking to sea- ward of ship aground, and the only possible means of rescue in pre- sent weather. is from the lagoon side. Sho (Hedwig) does not ap pear to be in any immediate danger. Crew are still on board. Am more than one mile to wind- word of reefs, and am trying the effect of pumping oil overboard. Have not been able to commu nicate yet, but am trying every possible mosne."

(Continued on next Column.)

picked up the following message from the U.S.S. Mindanno:--

8.0.8. calls on 42 metres by steamer Headway ashore off Pratas Shoals in Lat. 20.42; Long. 110.50."

This vote is required owing to the fall in exchange, to meet the cost of Indian opiug The amount not been increased for this year. of opium purchased from India has

The amount of the vote is $500,000 while the total approximate cost of Indain opium for this year is $145,000 provided exchange does not fall below 18. id. -

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8015.-Education, medical ex- penses. This is required to meet

doctors' and opticians' bill incurred. in connection with the medical in- spection of schools. Medical fees collected, which cover the above sam, have been paid into "Fecs of Stormcloud Leaves.

Court or Office, Public School Fcen," Stepa were at once taken to verify Giving evidence, the girl said that

No provision was made in the the information but in the meantime Estimates for 1020 as these trans- on November 29 she left her house who died at Cummacatta Wood

FM.S. Stormcloud was ordered to actions were formerly effected by a on an erraud and on her way the Grange, Borrowdale Keswick, Cum-

leave for the scene immediately, aystem of deposits. It has now been defendant came up and caught bor berland, on June 10, 1928, at the After standing by till five p.m.

The Stormcloud left Hong Kong at decidel that it is more correct for by the wrist. She was pulled some of 28.

the Stormcloud further reported 11 p. on Monday and reported the ordinary process of crediting distance by the defendant and when The woman was strangled to death that it was quite incloss remain heavy weather on the way. In spite revenue and debiting expenditure she started to ery, he produced by her husband, Chung Yi Miao, aing, na rescue could only be effect of this she arrived on the scene to bo adopted, some pictures and asked her not to law student, for which crime he wased from the lagoon side, which shortly after 11.45 am, but no sign 815,600.-Public Works Extra- make any noise. Witness said that convicted and sentenced to death. was comparatively calm. It was to- of the unfortunate Hedwig could be ordinary. Hong Kong Waterworks, she was taken to Mongkok Market

Deceased left an estate of $13,100 ported that the weather was such seen as evidenced by the following pipo line from Tytam.to Stanley. where defendant took her up a stair in Hong Kong, and letters of ad- thas no boat or raft could possibly telegram received by the Naval In 1020 a water pipe lind was ease and assaulted her.

proposed to R.B.L ministration have been granted to pass to sonward through the break- authorities from the destroyer

314, Bt. Continuing, witness said that the her two brothers, 'Siu Pui Lau nndlers. It was suggested that if the

Stephen's College, Stanley, at the defendant then left her and started Sin Pui Ching, of 225, Nathan Fratas Islands Batlement could to run. He was pursued by the giti Road, Kowloon, other relatives hav-socure the services of a junk ald

expense of the College, authorities and the amount paid was placed to who shouted to be taken back to |ing renounced their rights.

could be given from that end.

D.N.A, account. Later, Govern- The Hedwig's call for help wasment approved the extension of this From evidence given by Detective Eng See Toon, alias Ah Jack, lato

The 3.5. Hinsang, which had been picked up here by several amateurs. ripe line to Stanley Village and Inspector Falion and a Chinese foreman.in the firm of King Chong standing by for some time, retum- Several vessels, including the Dollar agreed to pay 2/3rds of the total dotective, it would appear that theLoong, of Seattle, left Hong Konged to the Colony at 6 pan. yester-liner President McKinley, on its way I coas of the scheme. girl's cries attracted the Police estate estate of $3,600. He died day.

to. Mauila, reporting having picked The work was carried out and Officers' attention. There was a

intestate at Ketchikan, Seattle, on

The m.s. Hedwig sent out is up calls, and that ship relayed them charged in the meantime to a Sus- chase for the man, who led them April 23, this year. Letters of ad- message which was received at to Manila, from where they were pense Account. The Government's ministration have been granted to Manila and was then retransmitted transmitted to Hong Kong. It was shard was $15,500 for which a vote The dispatch at 4.25 a.m. on Tuanday that the wis taken Ister, but through an ing lanes, but he was finally caught the widow, Eng Wong Shi, tem to Hong Kong. and taken to the Police Station, porarily residing at 235, Wing Lokceived at 7.30 leat evening was as President MoKinley picked up the oversight, paxinent to the credit. of together with the little girl. Doter Street, and formerly of 707, King fellow:-

following message from the distress the Suspense Account of the amount "We sto now getting heavyed boat Live Inspector Fallon brought the Street, Seattle.

beating from sarf. Water is also

so voted; was not made. The revote "Ashore on north-east part of of the above amount is, therefore, -If we are un-

her mother."

through several streets and scaveng.

girl to the Kowloon Hospital. After

an examination, Dr. Smalley, anid that the girl had not suffered in any.

way.

Pinading not guilty, the defendant said that he was in a hurry to re- turn to Shamshuipo and on his way he noticed a little girl 'crying to be: takon back to her mother. As he

KAO YING TO BE RE-TRIED.

HEARING TO BE HELD IN SOOCHOW.

able to send.

"Re your reported position of stranded ship Hedwig in Lat. 20.42 N, Long 116.60 E., which must bo within sight of Pratas Reet, no sign of any vannel."

gaining of brain we will stilt shoals total loss in three feet of requested in order to close the Sua-

sistance."

require as-

be on the ship. The only way help water..... heavy.seas 4, north- can reach us is from fea side of east wind. Crow fourteen shoal by a shallow-draft motor in grayo danger boat. Can you find out if passage from our position to (Pratas) We Are Breaking Up” lighthouse is obstructed by break-

Yesterday the President McKinley ors? We have no map of this shoal. If possible, we will pead picked up another message which did not know where the girl-lived, The re-trial of Kao Ying, former

report again at 8.m. to-morrow. was duly relayed to. Manila and then Asistance is needed within 20 sent on to Hong Kong, being receiv way. He was not aware that he Chinese Vice-Consul at San Fran-

hours." was being followed by Polles cisco, who was antonood rectzitly

ed here at 10.41 a.m. Immediately on receipt of this "Wo are breaking up now

It reads: Officers. When he lackened his to a term of imprisonment by the message, the Naval Authorities had. speed, a Chiness detective came up and arrosted him. Defendant also Kiangsu Higher Provincial Court H.M.8. Suffolk sent out to Pratas

all sink. altar twenty-four Please tell Hong Kong

he left her and continued on his

pense Account

:

$10,033.-Bix-wheel motor for Volunteer Delonce Corps, $1,983; Transuro, stamps, etc., $1,052; Palice Force, clothing and accoutre- mants, 87,000. Provision in Esti.

stes, $110,000.........

It is explained that the provision in Estimates was based on an ex- change of 1s. 10d. The aums pro riled have in consequence of the fall- in exchange, become insufficient in denied any assault on the girl. in Spechow for being concerned in Lalands, where it should have send their sailing soon."

ments. A number of cases in which eason dealing with sterling pay- Ho was discharged on both counts. s plot to smuggle a large quantity strived early this morning.

anall excesses have been occasioned of opium into the United States,Earlier reports stated that (Jardine's), which is on its way to far concerned is requested.

It is learned that the .s. Hin Bangppear in the schedule, and a vote for. 810,638 to cover the total excess will take place in the matho court

SCHOOLBOY KILLED.

KOWLOON.

hours

in Soochow in a few days, accord-3.0.8. mezsages were received in here from Sandakan, has reported $10,000 Harbour Department; FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT IN./ing to Information received in overal; quarters on Monday night that she had picked up a wireless repair improvements and stores for

Shanghai.

and throughout Tuesday morning message concerning the Hedwig and launches and boats. Provision made

in Estimates, $140,000. Mr. Kao, having been sentenced, from a small vessel which was in was proceeding to the wreck Sub-

a perilous position on the Pratas soquently a message was received No. 1 costing $10,760 the vote is in- Owing to repairs to-Polico Launch A fatal motor accident, involving filed an appeal with the Supreme the death of a 13-year-old schoolboy, Court in Nanking and a re-trial Shoals. From the messages receiv from the master that he was stand-sufficient to meet the expenditure occurred in Nathan Road abortly was ordered, the Nanking judicialed, it would appear that the ing by for instructions until called for the remainder of the your, which aftor 11 am. yesterday.

is estimated at $10,000 and a vote The victim is reported to be Lau authorities holding that a statement vessel in distress is the Hedwig, af

for this amount is requested. The Kai Ching, who is stated to be a made by the prisoner to the effect German owned oil burning vessel

The position of the Hedwig ap- cruising launch, for which a sum student at the Yumati Government that he went to the San Francisco of 168 tonu. School and resides at 44. Bowring Wharf on the day the opium was

pear to be in the midst of the Shoal of 8100,000 is provided under Police Expenditura, Department, Special The Grst intimation of the ship's and one naval officer gave the was intended to replace the above Street, Kowloon. He was knocked down by bus No. 680, belonging to discovered in his wife's baggage not - plight was received in the Colony opinion that even if the Stormcloudlaunch, but it has been decided that,

the short distance froia, his school. -meet ins vily bat we take oarge at 6 to par un Monday when he did s

Police Launch can be kept in service The boy sustained Lovero-head in of certain, Chinese labourers, had U.S. gumbont Helena in port hore Hedwig, it might be impossible to for some time and that her replace- juries and death was instantaneons. I been confirmed by the Waichinopui (Continued on text Column)

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