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·UGLY. SCENES IN PENANG.

MOB ATTACKS CENTRAL POLICE STATION

ONE CHINESE KILLED IN BANGKOK,

SINGAPORE, March 7. The Sino-Japanese dispute was

brought to Malaya in an un

Saturday plonshat forms ull when excessive and premature Chinese rejoicing over fictitions victorious at Shanghai,

led to a confics with the poleg in Penang The trouble sprend rapidly and a mois, attacked the Central Police Station with In the subsequent en counters a number of police and rioters were injured and many Arrents made,

gionos.

A state of the most acute tension still prevails, and, though all is reporte quiat his morning, armed police are parading the town and ricksha pullers and mosquita bas drivers are out on strike.

The fictitious virury was celebrat

now been restored there, also.

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much favourable comment on the dotion of Mr. Lim Cheang. Ean,' Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe and other pro- minionl Chinese residenta who volun- tarily went to the scone and reason. od with the mob at the risk of diverting the mob's anger to them- selves.

After patrolling the streets. in threes and fives, all night, armed! police were not in évidence so-day. Everything was quiet, thought the tmosphere was unsettled, All rickshay and mosquito buses were on ariko. Most of the markets were, closed.

One inspector, four constablem and five Chineso are officially nosi- fied to have been injured, but it is obvious that many injuries have not

been

notified. Everything began when a constable attempted to ar- rest an obstructionist who disre

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1932,

WILD RUMOURS IN

SWATOW:

ST. JOS. COLLEGE PRIZE DAY.

ANOTHER BIG EXODUS TO FINE RECORD OF

HONG KONG.

JAPANESE DEMANDS."

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

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CHRISTIAN BROTHERS.

REV. BRO. JAMES, O.B.E.,

DISTRIBUTES AWARDS.

of

A BRIDE FROM AUSTRALIA.

MR. DONALD FORBES"

**MARRIED:

PRETTY WEDDING AT PEAK CHURCH.

The Annual Distribution

The Peak Church was yesterday Prizes at St. Joseph's College took afternoon the scene of a quiet bati place yesterday at 1 am.. Roy. extremely pretty wedding, when Brother James, O.B.E., Visitor of Miss the Christian Brothers of the Far daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oweneth Charters Tait, East Providing.

Tait, of Melbourne, Australia, be- came the bride of Mr. Donald Forbos, son of Mr. and Mira, David Forbes, of Arbroath, Bootland.

Director's Report.

rally, Our Alma Mater's Call," After the singing of the College

the College, read this, following ad- Rov. Brother Matthias, Director of

The groom is a very popular

Line and is one of the Colony's member of the staff of the Bank

most prominent golfers,

Swarow, March 8. Chinese roafdents hero were very much alarmed and upset yesterday through wild rumours to the effect that Swatow will soon be the scene of hostilities. Consequently the 2.3. Haiching and 1.1. Kaying took down to Hong Kong yesterday a big human freight. Persistent rumourk were current that the Japanese Con aut has presented the following de-

und to the local government;

Rev. Bro. Visitor:-We are very 1. Withdrawal. of Chinese troops grateful to you for honouring us by Mr. Charles C. Nelson, looked The bride, who was given away to 30 from Swatow,

with your presence here to-day, and very chamming in a dress of apple The Chinone Government fo for having kindly consented to give green crepe romaine, trimmed with pay 8800,000 compensation to away the prizes to the most desory-stone martin fur, and a velvet the Japanese who were attacking pupils of the College,

cloche hat of two shades of apple ed recently by moba,

green bo match. Her cornage was of shaded pink carnations.

3. The abolition of the Municipal

Office.

ed all over Malaya during degarded the order to conse Aring week-end but in berry other exse crackers Roughs armed themselves law and order, was preserved, with knives from pork shops and However, on making enquiries, In Bangkok. however, ugly stalls, and the situation looked ugly the writer learned that the reports. scenes were witnessed, one Chih- until forry linda of Sikh police were groundlean. During the day es being killed in the hghing arrived in response to telephone several hundred enquiries were which took place. Quiet has pulls The mai, however, contented made over the 'phone is to the real irself with throwing stones, sina conditions and every time the same when the police made a baton charge answer was given. while med nolica stood by the

It is authoritatively stated that mob was soon ·031 the defensive, all the fabh raparts on the politicni Three fra brigade engines finished situation emanate from communists the work.

or bandits, who are anxious to Crowds were again assembling create a panic, which would cause this evoning, but the police were

A trolley bus an exodus and refugees returning very, unprovozalive. conductor was admitted to hospital inland, could be robbed on the way,

An attempt was made this morn ing to slop trams and buses by où structions, which, however, werb moved by the police..

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Amazing acetry, were witnessed in Pinang on Saturday, stated a special Then

14: Die Frading Pimes late the same evening. Foi. lowing the resiph of ru the death of a Japanese general ad a big Chinese victory; alį Shanghai-which asof turned out to be baseless-un orgy of gruckér firing was indulged in

In accordance with the neguln. Lions a constable in Campbell Street tried to take the names of the offen- ders, but this aëtion was resented

and he was set upon by a crowd

are still on alriko but a few loads

of ruffians. With the aid of more police who arrived quickly on the scene a number of arreste were made but the mob effected their re-stocked. loate.

The situation soon because serious and shortly after the Central Polie Station in Carnarvon Street was subjected to a heavy bombardment of brickbats and stones. In the force engagement which followed

One Japanese has been adraitted many heads were broken and a num- ber of minor injuries inflicted "on to hospital as the result of an at the police and volunteer helpers. tack by mob of schoolboys who Some form of order was eventualed on the arrival of the police. ly restored and a strong cordon of have been injured by hooligans last Two Malays are also reported to night.

police thrown round the approaches to the Central Station, where about 60 prisoners were detained., fa ad- dition the police, armed with car- bines, patrolled the town, which

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dress:-

The scholastie year ending Decem bar 1931 was perhaps the most me morable in the long and successful

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The bride's 'mother was dressed

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record of St. Joseph's College. The in a wine-coloured crope-georgette Rev. Bro, Aimar, who for a many frock trimmed with Chantilly ince, yours guided the destinies of the with a wine-cutyured hat to match. College and maintained it in a high Her bouquet was of shaded aweët state of othciency, was, to our deep peas. | regret, "obliged" to give up the mains.

The ceremony was performed by of administration, having been ap- the Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, Capt. pointed Director of our owly while Mrs. Sterre Berg was Hat-

Bundred officiating as best man,' established College at Kowloon, Heron of Honour. will for all time be gratefully ro Only a few intimate friends were' membered at St. Joseph's and he present at the Church, the cere carries with "him" our best wishcanony being kept me quiet as pos for the fullest measure of success and:

sible.. prosperity in his now field of Jab our

Before referring to the general work of the year, I should like to emphasise the fact that the real purpose of an educational establish ment liks St. Joseph's is to teach law To Live rather than How To

After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sverre Berg, Stübb'a National Defence Mooting.

Road, where the health of the happy pair was drunk with musical Yesterday the Mayor attended a

honours. Mr. Forbes, in a brief acknowledgment, thanked every- meeting in the Chinese Chamber of

one for their land wishes and for Commerce. Masters concerning na-Barn A Living Our education: ro- their presence at the Church and of nearly seventy years and is, wal! posed the health of Mr. and Mrs. cord in Hong Kong covers a period the reception. The bride then pro- known in all circies. Our pupils Berg, and thanked them for their are found in every walk of life and kindness in placing their house at trust. Loyalty to, and respect for, this too occupy positions of bonour and the disposal of the wedding party; was accorded musital lawfully constituted authority in honours,

culcated during their formative years, are characteristic notes in

hair life work.

"King's Preciso for Christian Brothers,

Mrs. Forbes then presided at the ceremonial cuttings of the wedding cake.

Among the guests present at the Church and later at the reception were the following: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Goggin, Air. and Mrs. C.

wis new soling with excitement was guarded' by armed Sikhs this Chinese Government and only raised Colony has given us constant en Fanling, after which Mr. and Mrs.

and as precaution practically every shop was shuttered.

Police Court Hearing. Penang, Later. The police court morning at the hearing of the charges against 16 Chiness arising' from Saturday's, trouble.

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The various labour unions have

extend

derful tact and ability and untiring debted for the padud position it zeal that St. Joseph's is mainly in- holds among the leading scholastic institutions of this Colony,

All Quiet this Morning. Penang, March 7-The ricksha pullers and mosquito bus drivers tional defence were discussed as of vegetables and fish have arrived subscriptions have been asked and and the markets are fairly well collected to purchase aeroplanes for Armed Batrols paraded Swatow. The Mayor took the op the town all night long. The Volunteer Force was not used on portunity to contradict and con Saturday night and ouly a number demin ad the rumours prevailing of unofficial volunteers who hop and asked the people not to credit poned to be in the neighbourhood at false reports. He emphasized that the time took part

All is quiet this morning.

at prosent there were no fresh" im- positions" by the Japanese Consul.

Strect lectures have been given at His Majesty the King Emperor, Nelson, Miss Crawford, Mr. R. night by uniformed officers, forbid through the good offices of the Ma Young, Mrs. Sherry, Commander sonal attacks against the Japanes. work done and the honoured place ley. Captain Frame, Mr. Hoo Fook ding the irresponsibles from perlic recognition to the meritorious Mrs. Ritchie, Mr. and Mrs. Lang layan Government, has given pub. and Mrs. Boelckers, Mrs. Warren,

They added that such a display of held by the Brothers and their Pins, Mr. and Mrs. Penn, Mr. resentment reflected discredit on the schools in the British Colonies of the Sewell, Dr. Selpy, Mr. Collis.

Far East. The. Government of this The honeymoon is being spent st international complications. couragement by its generous sup Forbes will reside in Kowloon.

port, thus enabling us to Among thom injured were Detec

our sphere of usefulness by the esta The case was postponed until also heen ordered by the police notblishment of La Salle College, Kow- Live Inspector Gordon and Inspec- March 31, bail being granted in 8100 to create arti-Japanese disturbances loan, vor, Woosey who were attacked by each.

One towkay stood bail for in the city. The police have threat Christian Brothers as to uphold and men armed with knives, and several the lot,

The great aim and object of the constables, were also removed to

ened to dissolve the unions should maintain those high ideals and hospital,

No Disturbance in Singapore. an incident occur and to deal severe-principles of religion and morality Apart from cracker firing in ly with the " Singapore on Friday there has been tents.

patriotic" maleen true education...

"which" are the foundation of all St. Joseph's College- it is a fact

of experience-has established no local disturbanes. All precau-:

As regards results, the Secondary world-wide reputation as a popu- been taken by the authorities and tions against any outbreak have

Department has mantained its time-i lor sent of learning and moral cul- bonoured reputation. Out of seven ture. In common with the other) special police patrols are parading

Honours in the whole Colony in the Christian Brothers' Schools in the the streets. A number of Chinese A hugo reception was held yester Matriculation Examination five Far East the Old Boys of St. were prosecuted for firing crackers day in the Kwong Tien Theatre in Sir Paul Chater Memorial Scholar- their good manners, their unswerv were oredited to St. Joseph's. The Joseph's are proverbially noted for and were fined,

honour of General Lee who had come ship was awarded to, Ho Shui Lai.ing, loyalty to the Government, down from Chaochowiu. The thes-The Junior results were, as in pre- their inseparable attachment to of news that Kuala Lumpur Chinese the occasion, and représentatives of Distinctions...

Seremban, March 6-Ou receipt tre was appropriately decorated for didates haying passed, including 28 sistent fidelity to duty in after 'vious years, only fair, farty can their Alma Mater and their per and others elsewhere celebrated all associations and unions were

life. the allege big Chinese victory at Shanghai, the local residents joined present to share in the great wais in the rejoicings last night, when come. in Penang and the suburbs were cracker firing started in Birch

Mr. A. Brawn, Inspector of I take this opportunity of ap shuttered to-day, and, some were Road shortly after 7 o'clock and

English Soliools, spent three days pealing to you, the present pupils, closed completely Business was al- much excitement prevailed, Crack made by General Lee who touched College and expressed his satisfacto, "Labore et Virtute proposed A long and impressive speech was inexamining all the classes of the ever to live and act up to the mot most at a atandstill. Very few or firing then followed at other motor cars were out. The wildest streets of the town, notably Carew on the political situation and said tion with the general work. He re for your guidance in your youth- and quite foundationless rumours Street and Singapore Street. he was prepared and willing to Ported the Upper and Remove as ful years. It is only when you will continue to circulate, but there are. So far there has been a complete resist Japanese aggression to the evidence of very painstaking teach and faced and experienced the

very satisfactory."

gave have attained the age of manhood no signs of further trouble. absence of any disturbance, although

struggles of life that you will fully large crowds gathered to witness bitter pad. To achieve this ending" the orackor firing and traffic was the people must unite.

realise and appreciate the true somewhat congested at times along to-day China

value of the sound education you are now receiving from the Chris Birch Road.

tian Brothers.

On hearing of the disturbances the Hou. Mr. Lim Chegg Ean and a aumber of other leading Chinese rendónia: rushed to the scene and tried to pacify the mob, telling them to go hottie,

A telephone message received at midnight on Saturday stated that olevan people were in hospital suf- fering from injuries received dur ing the rioting, and thas at 1.30

in the evening a trolley bus was ablacked by the mob, the windows broken and the conductor assaulted

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Business at a Standstill,

Penang, March 6-All the shops

Chinese people did not seem to know what the trouble was about, and rescimmt was more in ovi dence thapi anger.

Seremban Rejoices,

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Serious Trouble" in Bangkok,"

General Los, Yong Klang.

Painstaking Teachers.

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wish to express the indebtedness While of the College to the generosity of was fighting the Mr. Woo Hay Tong, to the Society Japanesa Government and Japanese of Saint Vincent de Paul, to the militarism. Japanese laymen were to the other worthy scholarship and Hong Kong Benevolent Society, and not its enemies, and therefore he prize donors, condemned personal attacks on

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"Labore et Virtute."

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The Straits Times. correspondent toured the Campbell Street area this afternoon. The streets had a deserted appearance except for little knote of people

congregating around the latest vernacular, bul

to the prize-winners and wish them

I offer my best congratulations. letins and around shops display Bangkok, March 7.-On Satur

continuod success. Those who have ing pictures of generals and war day rumours of a big, Chinese sue

not been so fortunate should not be scenes, which in many cases had cras led to considerable cracker fir

Bev, Bro. James, O.B.E. discouraged. Let thèm rather cons been left outside although the shops ing This was stopped by the pelles Japanese on Chinese soit.

aple themsolves with the thought were closed.

but in the evening a mob of 3,000 He continued that China was

Immediately after, the Rev. Bro-that they too have worked dili- asembled in front of a Japanese, chemist's shop, and bogan, ringing in shipping facilities for the ther James, O.B.E., addressed the gerely. Let all bent in mind the crackers and other explosives and transportation of her troops; hence

Assembly as follows:-

College motto "Labore et Virtute.” shouting wildly....

Hoy. Bro. Director :—It gives me | "Yes, Sons of St. Jomph's College, When the trouble broke out, die

the importance of railwaye. By immenso pleasure indeed to assist by labour and virtue you will make The police rosaryes were called i majority of the European police out and the demonstration suppresa united efforts more railways abould day I heartily congratulate your Py and prosperous and ultimately at your Annual Prise-Giving to your path through life bright, hap- inspectors were playing cricket. ed with some dificulty, the mob be built, so that Chinese could cops good self and your devoted collea win the Heavently Prize. They instantly dropped bats for senttering when the fire hoses were with the hatons, and the prompt mennaïve turned on them.

enemy invasion.

guos on your fine educational work which is so much appreciated by taken under the personal supervi Some

me fighting took place and one, In noother part of his speech be the Government, the parents of the sion of the Chief Police Officer, Mr. Chinese was killed and many peor dealt with communism and bands pupils and all friends and well. Al the conclusion of his speech be. A Sheedy and Chief Detexive ple injured, including several try. China had been and was still kind and appropriate reference to of encouragement for each winner. Inspector Towler undoubtedly pre. | polica":{"

Wishers of the College. Your very distributed the prizes having a word "gented a rapid, spread of disorder Quiet has, now bean restored and doing everything possible to sup the long and oventful administes The function was closed by the an The incident serves to indicate extra police aro on duty while press these movements and haforetion of the Rev. Bro. Aimar: must nouncement of a half day, enthusi how thin the nerves of the neurotic guards have been put on Japane long she would be free of this in the College, for it is to his won the singing of "God save

be very gratifying to all interested" nolic choors for Brother J'anten, and Chinese population have worn düt-houses, Numerous arrests have

the ing the last few wooks. There is been mado,

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