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KWANGSI PEACE PROSPECTS.

GENERAL CHEN LEAVES FOR NANKING CONFERENCE.

Araba OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, Jan. 9. General Chen Trai Tong left Canton this afternoon by gunbont

ST. DAVID'S SOCIETY.

ANNUAL MEETING HELD

YESTERDAY.

NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.

The annual general meeting of the St. David's Society was hold

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1931.

A STOLEN RING,

PAWNBROKER MAKES A

MISTAKE.

RING RESTORED "TO" OWNER WITHOUT PAYMENT.

An engagement-ring, stolen from in the board room, of the Hong the residence of Mr. H. J. Arm Kong General Chamber of Com-strong, solicitor, was yesterday re

SHIP'S OFFICERS' PROMPT ACTION.

HANGSANG'S PART IN ALLEGED PIRACY.

RECENT INCIDENT NEAR BIAS BAY,

Offcors from the s.8. Hangsang related the part they played in

ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY.

ASSAILANTS AGAIN ESCAPE.

Wong Mi, a widow, who resides at No. 60, Roanedy Bond has re- ported to the Police that as about 11.45 .m. yesterday five men, two of them armed with butchers

for Hong Kong en route to Neerce last evening when Mr. D. M. stored to him by an order made the prevention of an alleged piráti. knivos entered her house, and bound

on a pawnbroker by Mr E. Hal attack off. Pedro Blanco on Williama.

king to confer with Marsha) Chling Kai Shek, Mr. TV. Soong, and other high members of the National Government in connection with the pidaco movement in Kwangsi, and the proposed drastic decrease in the military budget consequent upon the conclusion of the Kwadgsi enm nnign. The General was necoin-

Richarda presided:

In reviewing the activities of the Society during the past year, Mr.

Richards said:

On March 1, 1950, a wreath was laid on the Cenotaph by the Pre- sident, supported by members of the Committee and other members. Telegraphic messages of congratu-

In making the application for the recovery of the ring, Mr. Atm strong said he was prepared to compensate the pawnbroker.

Detective Sergeant O'Donovan informed his Worship that the pawnbroker took the ring to the

January 4 last, when they gave evidence at Central Magistracy yesterday in the trial of the twelve men who wore captured,

Mr. Paul Studholme, third officer of the B.B. Hangsing, said that when he took over watch at 12.30 p.m. on January 4, ho noticed

panied by a number of his suboriti. Tation were exchanged between the Police immediately it was pawned.throo sails about three points from

mates.

Society and Welsh Societies in Shanghai, Singapore and Bombay.. In an interview with the local

In the evening a dinner was held reporters this morning General

nt Lane, Crawford's Restaurant, Chen said that the prospects for attended by members and their peace in Kwangsi are bright indeed.friends to the total number of

General Wong Shi Hung," ho went on, "is now in Nanking in

"

conference with the National Gov- eroment in connection with this

nearly Afty. The thanks of the Committee are due to the follow ing members who contributed to the programme of entertainment

• EL sucress-Mrs. Rendall, Mrs.

movement for peace in. Kwangsi.d helped to make the evening If General Wong is sincere, having the welfare of the people of Kwangsi at heart and acknowledg ing the authority of Nanking, I am sure the Central Authorities -will

sang...

There was no other vessel in

and gaged her and her amah, with clothes which the robbers had brought with them.

in

Whilst the robbers were engaged tying up their victims, a police whistle was blown from house No. 65, Kennedy Road, and the robbers ninde good their esenpe. Nothing was stolen from the house.

1

OFFICER.

The accountant said that although the starboard bow of the Hang- DEATH OF A U.S. NAVAL the circular mentioned an

an engage ment ring he did not think until later that the one pawned was the missing article as it did not bear a date.

It was pledged by two Chiness women who had demanded 8150 but inter agreed to accept $100

Valued at $500.

Hooper, Mr. D. M. Richards, Mr.ess read the circular which men Phillips, Capt. Thomas and Mr. David Davies.

The Society again supported Earl adopt a most lebient attitude to-nig's fund for disabled ex-service wards the Kwangsi leaders. When inen by contributing 830

ean for

poppics General Wong arrived in Hong which were designed in the form Kong, I sent Mr. Ho Lo to meet of the Welsh Dragon and laid on him and urge him to come up to the Cenotaph on November 11. But Canton to talk things over.

The accounts call for little com

as he wanted to get to Nanking as inent, Receipts from entrance fees soon as possible, he did not come.hid yearly subscriptions are nor He promised, however, that heinal. The reduced balance in hand, would come to Canton to see me after he had completed his mission $31.84, as compared $77.42 last in Nanking.

"That General Wong Shiu Hung really desires peace for Kwangsi

tioned a diamond engagement ring set with one big diamond in the centre and surrounded by eight smaller ones in platinum and gold and valued at $500. He agreed that the description tallied with the ring which he had accepted in pawn,

sight, although witness occasionally saw the smoke of the B.. Soochow, which was behind. It was a chim day and the speed at which the junks were travelling attracted his

attention.

On looking through his glasses,

At the request of the Court, wit-witness baw bwo smaller junks following, bohind a larger craft. As the Hangsang drew closor, ho saw that in all three funks the men wore rowing hard. Then, as the steamer got closer still, wit ness saw the man me the tiller of the large junk waving something By this time, the boats were about five points on the starboard bow at a distance of about one mile.

Continuing, witness said that bý the time the Hangsung got almost abreast of the junka, he noticed that the leading one was altering its couran to follow the Haagsang

His Worship: Why did you ae- cept it?

Witness: At first thought it should bear a name and the date

of engagement.

Why did you take it to the

year, is accounted for by the fact Police -Because it corresponded and that the men on board wore all }

that there have been no life mem- borship subscriptions; printing and advertising costs are also higher.

With these remarks I beg to pro-

The Officers,

was evident from the conditions which he proposed in the recent Hong Kong peace conference as a basis for seitlement. His condi- tions were not in the least irress the adoption of the roport and levant or unacceptable. He re. accounts. quested, among other things, that his colleagues, La Tsung Jen, Pei Chung Hai and Chang Fat Fui, be given funds to take a trip abroad and that we lift the blockade of the restore river traffic to norninley Foi Chung Hei, Chang Fat Ful and Li Taung Jen are in full accord with General Wong Shiu Hung in regard to the restoration of peace in Kwangsi, and will turn over their military commands to Nanking and leave the province just as soon as a Bottlement has been effected,

West River and the Kwei. River, to

"I do not know whether or not Wong Shin Hung will take over the administrative duties of Kwangsi, All that depends on Nanking and the General biruself. The Kwangsi army under Li Taung Jen, Pei Chung Hei and Wong Shiu Hang is at prosent still 20,000 strong, but niost of these troops belong to General Wong and aro stationed, in Kweilin, Liuchow, Nanning and Pei Seh, awaiting reorganization. in recordance with the order of Nan- *cing."

SWATOW CONSULAR

CHANGE.

MR. A. P. BLUNT, C.M.G, TO

RELIEVE MR. A. G. MAJOR.

(FROM A DOREEAPONDENT.}

Swarow, January 24.

Addressing the gathering, Capt. Douglas said that it gave him much pleasure, in proposing Mr. G. 8. Hugh-Jones as President for the ensuing year. The speaker said that Mr. Hugh-Jones had always been very enthusiastic member and had put in a lot of hard work when he was secretary. He thought they owed it to him to inake him President. The motion vas seconded by Mr.. D. M. Richards and was carried unani- mously.

Mr. B. R. Davin was dieeted Vice-President, while Mr. F. R. Price was re-elected. Hon. Secre tary and Treasurer. The following

were elected to serve on the dinner Davis, Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Rendall, committee:-Mr. Hugh-Jones, Mr. Mr. Price and Mr. Richards.

Mr. Hugh-Jones remarked on the fact that the South Wales Border: ers were Bow stationed in the Colony, and suggested that they should be invited to take part in

their annual celebration. Alter further discussion, it was decided to hold a dinner on February 28, the ceremony at the Cenotaph to taka place at 10 am, on the follow- ing morning.

Those present at the meeting were:-Mears. D. M. Richards, G. S. Hugh-Jones, R. R. Davis, Cant. Thomas, Mesara, E. C. Thomas, . here on January 30 to take over Jones, E. B. Price and Mrs. Hooper Mr. A. P. Blunt, C.M.G., arrives T. Lewis, T. A. Hughes, F. Lloyd duties of H.B.M. Consul from Mr, ¦ and Mrs. Rendal!. A. G. Major who proceeds to Harbin to relievo Mr. C. F. Gar- stin, C.M.G., C.B.E., the Consul. General there who is going on Home leave Mr. Major has FS- cently been

promoted Consul- General.

HONG KONG CĂN TON TELEPHONE.

READY BY THE END OF AUGUST.

WANCHAL SHOOTING

AFFRAY.

DATE FIXED FOR HEARING.

The cree of Mrs. J.. M: Xavier, who stands charged with an at- tempt on the life of Mr. A. J. Manton at a list in Lockhart Road on December 27, was again, men- tioned before Mr. R. E., Lindsell nt the Central Magistracy yester day, Another chargo which will

Work on the Canton Hong Kong telephone is progressing very rapid-be brought against the defendant

1 When interviewed by our re- presentative yesterday, Mr. J., P. Sherry, manager of the Hong Kong Telephono Company, said that at the rate they were going, there was every prospect of the line being ready by about the end of August this year.

The first of the submarine cables which, arrived from Home on the Khire Nearerday will be lid on

is that of unlawful possession of revolver with which it is alleged she wounded the complainant.

Mr. P. M. Hodgson, instructed since the lust, remand to appear for, the defendant, made applica tion for a further adjournment and

with the description.

That was half an hour after- wards. What led you only to sua- pect it half an hour afterwards - Because the value in the stolen pro. perty list was $500 and my valua tion of that ring was about $200,

How is it that it dawned on you half an hour afterwards?

His Worship pointed out that he should have noticed that the ring was the stolen one immediately it was pawned and then detained the Witness: I admit that it was a blunder on my part

two women.

His Worship remarked that the description given was a good one and made an order for the return of the ring without payment,

AN UNREGISTERED- MUI TSAI.

MISTRESS FINED AT KOWLOON.

terday,

Before Mr. H. R. Butters yes-

Chinese womIN charged with having in her employ was

an unregistered mui teaï bötween September 2 and October 10 lust year and January 90 and 23 this year-

'Mr. Q. A. A. Macfayden, of the S.C.A, prosecuted.

It was stated that the girl made a complaint to the police to the effect that she was assaulted by her mistress (the defendant). She was sent to hospital, where her injuries were found to be elight Later the

cerdings were taken against the girl was taken to the S.C.As as a result of which the present pro

потал.

Defendant told the Court that she left the Colony with the girl last October and forgot to register her when she returned. On : Mr. Macfayden saying that he was not pressing the paso, a fine of $50 br one month's gnol was imposed.

DEAD BODY FOUND IN

NULLAH.

shouting.

Mr. Fitzroy the leading junks

Witness:---Just from the leading

junk; not from the others,

Proceeding, witness said that when the crew of the leading junk realised that they could not cut off the Hangsang, they altered their course and tried to keep up with the steamer. One of the two smal

or funks also altered course as it to out off the largo junk, putting the second of the smaller junka right astera.

"

Something Wrong,

It was obvious, continued wit ness, that there was something wrong, and he called out to the quarterm ter to ascertain what the mon were shouting. The held of the Hangsang was then put lard, aport and the "stand-by" signal was cabled to the engine room. At the same time, the cap- tain, who was having bis tiffin, was summoned to the bridge.

Mr. Fittroy: When you turn-

what happened? od the ship's head to starboard

Witness: The two smaller junka altered. their courses and headed towards the land, in different directions.

Witness added that he left the bridge as soon as the captain ar- rived and went to the armoury, where he procured six rifles, two of which he louded, while the first offer loaded the others. The Bangsang was manoeuvred around and proceeded to take the large

direction away from the other two junk in tow. The crew wanted the langsing to tow them in any

junks.

We were a little bit doubtful," added witness, "and thought they only wanted us to stop."

Mr. Fitzroy-It might bavo been an attempt to pirate you Yes...

Witacus continued that be and the chief officer wont to the stern of the Hangsang and covered the crew of the large junk with rifles until they went alongside..

Mr. Fitzroy:And when they came alongside, what state were they in 1 They were just about played out, I should say..

The compradore oft the ship examined the junk's papers and, being batisfied, the junk was taken in tow.

MURDER SUSPECTED.

Folice investigations are proceed ing following the discovery of the dead body of a Oliincec in a nulla in Soy Street, Yaumati, There

Something Thrown Overboard. were no external marks of violence

Continuing witness said that on the body, but the discovery of

cloth gag in the man's mouth the Hangsang then made towards being looked into at a post-monemler junks. Ar they got closer, kwitnieks who was talking to the examination.

ja believed to be a chief officer, saw something thrown

a later date for hearing, points to murder, and this point is land chasing one of the two smal

Dot. Sub-Inspector M. Murphy informed the Court that Mr. Marton Jeff the hospite lost

TH

conditions are favourable,

that the evidence would be very anco is reported to tally with the went to the bridge to get the glasses "When the thing is completed," short, and would include the die description of a man who is want and also to see what was being added Mr. Sherry, business men elosure of a visit made by defended by the police in connection with discarded. It appeared to be will find it a great boon na pae ant to Kowloon, where she came recent murder in the same dis- schiething wrapped in matting and will then be able to talk to a perinto possession of the revolver trick. If the identity proved to be floated for a few seconds before son in Canton as easily as if he The case was fixed for hearing correct, revenge is probably the disappearing. were in the next building."

next Monday at 11.30 mi

motive for the Intest crime.

(Continued on next Columni

IMPRESSIVE TRIBUTE BY

· COLLEAGUES.

Full naval honours were recorded

when the body of the Into Capt. A. K. Schoop, commander of the United States Naval Patrol of South China, was landed it the Kowloon Pior for transhipment to the s.s. President Jackson, which is conveying the remains back to the United States for, burial.

A British guard of honour under a Commander, R.N., was drawn up near the landing stage, and on the wharf itself were assembled a num ber of American officers and, men and many British and French naval and military officers? The coffin, draped with the Stars and Stripes, was carried on a-British Army lorry and following it were cars carrying

wealth of floral tributes, Bohind the ears marched the long proces- sion of naval officers and ratings, forming an escort to the 6.3. Presi dent Jackson, where the ship's offers duly received the remaina.

All warships flew their ensigns, and the Stars and Stripes at half- mast during the afternoon.

As the Hangsung drow close to the junk, the crew was ordered, to lower its sail, and whilst it was still about 70 or 80 yards away witness saw something else thrown overboard.

Witness mentioned

this junk, after having taken the that when they came in sight of

Jarge one in tow, he could only see thres men, wherons before he had seen six. The other thres had disappeared.

The Hangsang remained with the junk until the arrival of H.3.6. Somme and thon händed over the captivos

Mr. Fitzroy-What about the other junk? What did you see of her I didn't see anything of the other junk until the Soochow came on the soone. When the Soochow camo, up she took charge of her.

Did you see the Soochow round up the other junk-No, I saw her on several occasions but didn't see her go for the other junk..

You know it was the other junk she had Oh, yuß; it was the other junk she had. ·

Ohief Officer's Btory,

Mr. James Moodie, chief officer of the Hangsang, stated that, ć- tractol by a considerauto amount of shouting, he ran from the din- ing saloom, where he was having his tifin, on to the main deck. The ship was sung round in the direc tion of three junks. He observed that the larger of the thres junks, then about half-a-mile away, was Loing vigorously rowed in the ship's direction, with its sail all acti

The two other junks had the ap-

coursing in, as if to cut it off from pearance of pursuing it, one being almost dead- astern and the other

the ship. These two pursuing junks were also being vigorously rowed, with their sails up.

As soon as the two smaller junks saw the ship making for them, they altered their course, both heading inshore in different directions. "We got the other junk plongaide,, said witness I received a report front the master and was handed the junk's papers, and I proceeded tu take her in tow. - A couple of minutes afterwards, the tow rope parted, and we left her to go after the other two junku.”

Witness kid as they were closing in on the junke, be mw a consider- alle amount of stuff being thrown overboard front both craft at short intervals. He was too far-off to tes what the stuff was As the Hanging got up to one of the junk, the latter honded out to sen again, but was stopped. Just dá the Somme came up, he again saw something being thrown overboard:

F

The other fugitive junk wie un-

b

der observation all the time. Wit

chow.

Replying to the Court, withosg aid the crew of the junk captured by hig, abip was not in the same exhausted condition as the crew of the junk he first took in tow.

The casa wis adjourned.

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