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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1931.

THE LANTAO HILL YUNNAN MURDERER SZE YAP COMPANY

STATION.

COOL AND LOVELY SUMMER RESORT.

(Contributed.)

Quite recently reference. was made in these columns to the ever growing need of a hill-station or

EXECUTED.

POLITICAL PLOTTING

REVELATIONS.

(From Our Own Correspondent,)

Yunnanfu, August. I There has been a good deal of

APPEAL.

NOTICE OF MEETING TO SHAREHOLDERS.

VALIDITY QUESTIONED,

Whon yesterday's sitting of the Full Court of three Judges hoaring the appeal, against a judgment of

THE WAISHING AGROUND.

RUNS INTO CENTRE OF TYPHOON.

TWO OTHER VESSELS TO THE RESCUE.

Leaving the Colony on Saturday,

HONG KONG STOCK MARKET.

YESTERDAY'S TRANSAC- "TIONS:

1.The Stock Market was quiet but steady yesterday morning, the only change" of note being Rauba, which Banks wore wanted at Monday's changed at $32.50.

summer resort, somewhere in the excitement here the last two days Mr. Justice Wood in connection the Indo-China ... Wnishing ran buying quotation of 82,035", ex vicinity of Hong Kong, where Euro. over the execution by the Yunnan with the 8zo Yap Steamship Com.into a typhoon between Foochow dividend.

pean women and children might take up resideme during the hat summer month, thereby avoiding the many ille, and much of the dis-

Government of an Annamite, who

murdered another of the Indo-Pay was resumed, a point as toad, Wenchow on Monday after

Chins community. The report is that both the victim and the mur

comfort, that a Hong Kong summer

derer werp members of the Indo- China Revolutionary Party. The brings in its wake, Since this was written it has been brought to our man who was murdered absented notice that a resort has been es-

himself from a meeting of the local tablished at Lantao. Certain min. group at which he was to be dis- aionary, bodies have made Lantao ciplined and in consequence he was nhill-station for their foreign murdered When seized the assassin workers for a number of years past confused to the crime, at the same and, although it had definitely revealing something of the extent to which the Indo-China revolu- primitive beginnings, it is now,

tionay movement (or alleged Com- with certain reservations, as a vary comfortable a resort and for the

munism) bns spread among the Anuumites in Yunnaafu. Six others

benefit of those who might be in

noon

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result of which whether the trial Judge was wrong

she is reported to be in not permitting Mr. Jenkin to

badly address him on the allegation that holed and two other steamers

the same Company, are racing to her assistance,

the

sent respondants had not notices of the meeting to all the shareholders was reserved by their Lordshipa.

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From what little news has been received hore, it 18 gathered that

but without leading to business,

Hong Kong Tires had buyers offering 1,400, but akares were dealt in at 21,466.

Unions were buyers at 8507.50.

Gattons remained unchanged at the provious rato."

Underwriters were enquired for at 86 with sales following at $0.10. buyers at $36.50, worn the medium. Raubs, which, on Monday had

The action was originally brought aftor passing Foochow on Munday, of sales at the advanced quotation after two meetings had been held the Waishing encountered such of $40.50, buyers offering $41.

Providents were reported to have chuirmen, when certain resolutions Kwan harbour, about oighty miles the same day under different navy seas that her master dected. it advisable to put into the Nam

anies at 80.2016

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were passed which were disputed

by ons body of directors. An into the south of Werthow, for re- jaction against certain directors fuge. The intensity of the storm terfering with the business of the increased in the afternoon and the company was granted by the trial centre of the gale passed very near

terested give a resume of what has have been seized and given prison Judge and the appeal is against the Waishing's place of refuge, The

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terms, from one to three yata.

It is said that this execution is

the first the Yunnan Government has carried out against a non- Chinese.

ing upder one of the athletic direc- tors of Tung Lu University. Strict diet and daily practice are the order of the day,

It is, of course, a great honour to, take the long trip from this

that judgment.

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Mr. F. C. Jenkin, together with Mr. Lea d'Almada, jar., are for the appellants, while Mr. H. G. Sheldon is for respondent,

Notice Two Days Bhort."

the validity of the notice, that the After contending a point against

resolutions were not set out for the confrmatory meeting, Counsel wont on to point out that the notices were two days short in point of

vessel was washed sabore and it in

with sellers in evidence at $17.35. Hotels (Old) had buyers at 817

The new shares were wanted at $18.75, and sales were reported at Monday rates of $18.00/00.

Lands were buyers at 302, but without leading te business,

Humphreys (New) were done at 821.76

Realffer had buyers offering

transacted.

reported that she is very badly $17.30, but without business being heled and is now in a precarious position.

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Dash to Assistance.

and

Star Ferries were 893 buyers and sains were reported at $93.25.

China Lights changed hands at 895.15 with buyers available at

Uoments, at $19.00 buyers with seller wanting $10.85, were dealt in at 819.75.

On enquiries at the offices of $28.10. Messrs Jardine, Matheson Co., Ltd., we were informed that only very brief details have come to hand.

The as. Kwongang, which left Shanghai for Hong Kong and should be near the scone of the

which left Swatow for Shanghai mishap, and the s.a Haagsang,

yesterday, have both been structed to make all speed for Nam Kwan to render all possible assis tance to the Waishing,

in-

The Waialing, in commanded by

been accomplished at Lantao. 2,500 Teet Above Sea Level. It is probably woll-known that Lantão Island is the largest of the group of islands in British territory

A Boom in "Athletics. around and about Hong Kong. It is En preparation for the National

Continuing his arguments for the also the most mountainous, possen-Track and Field Meeting to be held appellants, Mr. Jenkin said that in- sing four peaks all over two thou-in Nanking in October, the Yunnan-sufficient or misleading notice of a sand feet high. The highest is fu schools recently held a meeting meeting invalidated any resolutions about three thousand, whilst the to select the best athletes to repassed at that meeting. The law others are between two thousand preacht Yunnan Province. Those was very preciso on the point. " eight hundred and two thousand students are now in special train. five hundred Two of these moun- tains are connected by broad ridge, nomo two thousand five hundred feet above sea level, and it is on this ridge that the enterprising missionaries some years ago made their summer home. It will be seen isolated province to the nation's law, as ecyon days' notice had to that this location is nearly twice capital so the places are strongly be given, exclusive of the date of Captain Hughes, and is & vessel of 'as high as any of the houses on the contested. Interest in all kinds of service and the date of the meat-1,865 tons, built in 1000 by Wigham,

Peak. It is, perhaps, the healthiest athletics is on the increase withing. spot in the district, being quite this present effort. Baseball is be After arguing that notios by ad. Richardson and Co. of Newcastle. warm in the middle of the day, but pinning to take on for the first Counsel submitted that respondents beam of 40 feet, and is 12.9 foot vertisement was no notice at all, She is 275.3 feet over all, has a never warm enough to interfere timo. The game is played as had not proved that the notice was in depth. with the activities of the com- Playground Ball"-not the re-sent to every shareholder, this munity, whilst at night it is de- gular game.

being an essential part of their Case, The clerk who prepared licionaly cool and often a blanket |.. Missionary Work,

them was not asked anything about Meanwhile, rough weather pre- is required. And this in the middle Rey, J. O. Fraser, the Provincial them, in chief and he (Gounsel)ails along the coast where the ves- of a sub-tropical summer! The air Superintendent for the Chins In- did not feel it incumbent upon him sel is lying aground, and storm is bracing and the view of moun land, Mission in Yunnan, with Mrs. dence that a printer printed 2,000 Shanghai, as a result of which all to cross-examine. There was evi-warnings have been posted su tain and ocean scenery, is probably Fraser and their daughter, has just notices, but it did not matter i!

returned to Yunnanfu after come proof that they were sent to every paring for squalls. the finest in the Colony.

he printed 2,000,000, as it was, no shipping in the Whangpoo is pre- months' absence from the province thareholder. Counsel added that in Shanghai. Mr. Fraser brought it their Lordships held that Mr.

The severity of the typhoon back with him a number of new Justice Wood was right, he would which caused the accident to the workers for stations throughout the defence witnesses had stated that Manila message, issued at 10.30 not press the point, but all the Waishing may be judged from a province.

they did not receive notices.

Mr. Sheldon pointed out that Nga.m. yesterday, stating that the (the chairman at the second meet typhoon is in about 115 E. 28 N., The prolonged drought has ating) was not cross-examined at all moving W.N.W. place is an easy matter. Launches last been broken and the rainy on the point by Mr. Jenkin, and pake daily trips between Hong Kong and Tung Chung on the north, season seems to have started in it was never put to him that the

notices were never sent out...

The Amenition.

The accommodation consists of twelve bungalowi, all small but each one large enough to house two forailies. Streams supply. good water at comparatively easy die- tances, in most cases on

a level with the housez. Access to the

A The Drought Ends

side of Lantao Island. On landing | carnet. The lake and the capal at Tung Chung a twenty minutes leading to the West Gate were the walk is made to the village, and then after a steady climb the top lowest they had been for very many of the mountain is reached. The years and great anxiety was felt for ascent takes a little over two hours this year's crops. The farmers are to accomplish, but if necessary now able to plant their rice and it carriers and chaire can be obtained is hoped the shorter season will be at the village. Clothes of a sport still long enough to mature the ing type are the necessary gar: grain. - ments for the resort, open necked shirts and shorts for the men and equally, 'cool' equivalents for the women folk Bandals or white supplies are brought from Hong footwears The walks near the camp families and individuals prefer to tennis shoes are the recommended Kong three times, a week. Some

are numerous and extremely good, make their own arrangements, cook whilst for tennis and golf enthuing for themselves and bringing in sinats quite good practise can be their own supplies. This may have had.

ite.advantages from a point of

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Polnt Reserved.

Anxiety In Shanghai.

The position given is right in the heart of Kiangsh, in the region of Liakiang, a few miles to the south-west of Nanchang.

The

Mr. Jenkin replied that he did cross-examine Ng on his bold state-typhoon has travelled inland for and Mr. Sheldon explained his point most unusual, and it is apparently ment that the notices were sent out approximately 300 miles, which is was it was never actually put fo Ng that they were not sont out.

Mr. Jenkin said there was no

still moving.

question that he brought fully home to the other side what they nad to. prove, as he made it clear during Mr. Potter's opening address, and

that he was not wrong on the point, the Judge noted it..

After Mr. Jenkin had submitted their Lordships reserved their de

Mr. Jenkin, then continued on his

cision.

GERMAN NATIONAL DAY.

RECEPTION AT DEUTSCHER CLUB.

Many distinguished guests were

Constructions were enquired for at $13 but sellers were reluctant to do business under $13.30,

Afternoon's Transactions.

firmer all round, especially in the In the afternoon the market was case of Hotels, Realties and de

ments.

Banks again had buyers at 82,040. Unions had sellers at 8575, but sales were transacted at 2308.80 and

Underwriters were done, at $0.05 and $8.10

were dealt in at 3103.50.

Wharves with buyers at $163

at $17.15, sellers demanding $17.30. Hotels (Old) were enquired for The new shares had buyers: at $10,80, sharos changing hands at this rate.

Realties were the medium of a rise to 817:78 buyers, miles being re- ported at 817.35.

Star Ferries, enquired" for at 893:23, were sold at $93.50.

Canton Icos had buyers at $7.15. Osments (combined) had buyers at 820.30, sellers demanding $20.25, with males resulting at 220.10.

Rapes had buyers offering $21.30, but sellers were demanding 891.80.

Constructions changed hands "at. 813.20

Y.M.C.A. NOTES.

AN ENJOYABLE DANCE.

The tennis courts at the Y.M.C.A. Institute, Kowloon, presented a very gay scene on Monday evening when an open air dance, organised un- der the auspices of the "Cheer Q" Naval and Military Club, was held. Coloured lights, tags, and banting

transforming the tennis courts into were the nin decorations and proved an excellent” modium for

a place of carniyali About a hun- dred and fifty guests attended, and' dancing started ay nine c'clock......... Most of the ladies who have..in terested themselves in the "Cheer" O" club were present, as well as a number of the civilian members of the Y.M.C.A. The majority of the guests however, wero, soldiers and sailors, for whom the dance was specially arranged, one and all without exception thoroughly en

The most enjoyable sport is, or view of diversion, but we think next point, that Li Yu Tong's de. received by the German Consul,joying the evening. The dance was that the mess arrangement is pre-claration that the eight resolutions Herr F. Hahn, and Frau Haba at also a source of amusement to a course, swimming, and the pools ferable. The furnishings, bedding, were not proceeded with was con- the reception held yesterday at the number of Chinese who gathered and ravines around the district are etc., are the property of the people

clusive. ideal. Also a special swimming responsible for founding of the re

MF, Sheldon formally objected to Deutscher Club, the new headquarto watch the proceedings Prob at the entrance in Salisbury Road pool Las been constructed at the aort and the guests are entitled this point being taken, on the tors of the German community in ably all who saw it European and resort, dam having been made to these comforts free of charge. ground that it was never even

hint proved to be attendi fce is made for board and logged at in the Court below. Hong Kong, the occasion being the Oriental, only one tolitary person proved to be a splendid arrange-ing only. People residing at the

did not enjoy himself. This was Replying to Sir Joseph Kemp, anniversary of the foundation of the Indian watchman who was busy ment and allows the guests to enjoy station for more than one week are Mr. Jenkin said he relied on the Jorman Republic. bathing and swimming under con expected to pay in a sum of three to the effect that the resolutions occasion by the fact that the func-ese spectators.

verbal declaration at the meeting,

most of the evening keoping th ditions that are reminiscient of the dollars, this amount going towards which should be dealt with were tion, was the first of an official na. Befors & small gathering Mr. 5. Added interest was given to the check the more curious of the Chin- homeland

fund for the upkeep of the Bur- Good Communications. roandings roads and the resort chartering and dividends only. ture to be held at the new Club, A. Gray delivered an excellent ad. Mails are sent regularly from the guests stay at the station during generally. The majority of the

Start .. the Trouble.

and the opportunity was taken by dress at the "Quiet Hour" service mountain, and the Hong Kong Post the hottest months, July and

the hosts of conducting their vision Sunday evening at the Y.M.C.A., In the afternoon Mr. Sheldon tors round the tastefully Inid out Kowloon. Mr. Gray's subject was Office has arranged for the camp August. But it has been found that opened his address in reply to the premises.

"Thought# : on | Wordbine Willis": to have a special bag. In this way even towards the fall of the year, points raised by the appellants. The toast of H.M, King George and the able address proved that letters are delivered to residents the weather being till delightful, Counsel mentioned that there were was proposed by Herr Haha, the Co- the speaker had made a thorough at tho resort three times weekly, the place is still delightful as ever. one or two facts which had not lonial Secretary in turn proposing study of the life and work of this There is a small shop at the station To most of us sweltering in been brought out yet. The trouble the health of the President of the very remarkable man. "Woodbine where most necessities can be pur chased whilst at the foot of the stuffy offices Lantao seems not only started in the early part of 1030 German Republic, Count Ven Hin-Willis was the pen name of the

and ideal place for a vacation, and when the requisitionists endeavour denburger a Ror. Studdert-Kennedy, who en hill is the inevitable compradores sainerhere to cool off during the ed to lay their views before the His Excellency the Governor was joyed & were earned popularity dur store, where the gentleman in

summer, but also a spot where if directors. In March, 1030, their re represented by Capt. T. H. Colting the war as a chaplain to the charge in willing to secure anyone was of a monastic disposition quest for a meeting was turned man, A.D.C., while among others forces. Serving en varions fronts. thing and everything from Hong one might quite seriously consider down on a technical point, and present ware Hon. Mr. W The was awarded the Military Cross Kong spending the remainder of one's thereafter they pursued the matter Southern, Mr. EW. Hamilton, and it has been said that his in Money and food are details that days. But the point we are anxious until a meeting was actually held. Hón, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Juspneuence over the tan serving with the community does not worry to make at the moment is Will The action in Court was an issue of for General of Police, Commander him was such that it was a decid about. In the first instance: large the knowledge of what has been tunt meeting, an issue of Curtis, preseubing the Commo ed factor towards the gaining of Burns of money cannot be spent, done at Lantao baan incentivo, to Mr. Bhelden, proceeded to deal dore, who is absent. Sir Villiam any battles Woodbine. Walio" payment for board and lodging enterprising members of this come with the question of notice given thornell, tr. E... Carpenter Bird died some two and a half spore being made, by cheque after the munity to take the necessary steps to shareholders concerning the Joseph Kemp and Hon, Mr. WE The speaker at the Quiet Hour vacation Begarding food a com- and to develop a hill-station meeting and on the evidence gen, Shepton, in addition to foreign Service at the Y.M.C.Acn Sain mmunal mess has been arranged and whereby the colony as a whole will rally when the Court, adjourned consular officials and prominent day August 18, will be the Ray. (Continued at foot of next column.) benef. 1

until this morning.

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