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WUCHOW NEWS LETTER

Peace and Prosperity Up Country

A BIG FIRE

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

"WUCHOW, June 24.

Your correspondent has just re- turned from a three weeks trip to the north east section of Kwangs

the The trip included

three hsiens of Ping Loh, Yang, Sch and Kong Cheng, and the markes,

SPANISH TRANS- ATLANTIC FLIERS

DENIAL THAT THEY WERE DISCOVERED (DEAD

་

(THROUGH RATER'S “AGENCY.]

Mexico Ciry, June 28. Despite official declarations that the bodies of the Spanish Trans-Atlantic flyers had been found, it is now learned the story is unfounded. The originator of the story has been arrested.

A message from New York dated June 27, stated ---

It is cow confirmed that the bodies of the Spanish flyers, Capt.

towns.of Sha Tai Kai and Fu Li This district lies about 180 miles north of the city' of. Wuchow, and. for scenery is one of the most be autiful sections of the whole pro- vince. Probably the main reason why this section has not seen more Barberan" and Lieut. Collart, have tourists is due to the fact that this been found amid the wreckage of ased to be one of the worst parts their plane, 100 miles west of of the province for banditry, and foreigners travelling there did so at the risk of their lives. missionaries have been robbed and kidnapped in this section than any other. One notices the many forts built on top of the higher moun tains which were used as places of refuge and defence during bandit raids:

More

Low

However, during the past yrars much has been done to clear up the country. All the main vil lages are connected by telegraph and telephone with the capitals of been Roads have the haiena. built, and regular bus service can be bad. between Ping Lob and Kwei Lin; and also between Ping Lch and points to the east towards Canton, as well as to the weet of the province. The activities of the loyal military forces have also done mach to clear up bandit's so that country now one can travel the with comparative safety. A com-

who has been through the Canadian Rockies and the Alps. Buys that except for the absence of snow the scenery in this section would rival both those ranges.

Carmen, Campeachy, Mexico.

The two aire left Seville for Havana on June 10 in an attempt to beat the British R.A.F. long- After suc- distance fight record. cessfully crossing the Atlantic, they diappeared.

ULM ARRIVES AT

CALCUTS

AUSTRALIA-ENGLAND

(THROUGH REUTED'S AGENCY.]"

CALCUTTA, June 23,

IN HONG KONG

MR. ULM, the Australian airman, who is trying to beat the Australia England record in a Fok The trip at present can be made ker machine of Australian construe in three days from Wuchow totion, arrived here. Kweilin, two days by river launch, Before the and one day by bus. roads were built and launches plied the river, the trip took over two weeks by native house boat. These house boats were propelled up river by means of a rope, pullea by men and women from two to 12 in number. These people walk along a path by the edge of the river, sometimes high or the bank, with a wide cloth over their should- ers and chest to which is attached the rope. It is very slow work and sometimes the progress, of the boat is harly noticeable.

Fair Trade.

There is a fair trade in cargo and passengers done by the motor launches, of which there are five at present making regular trips, between Wachow and Ping Lob

The Ping Loh "heien" is fairly buzzing with the flax industry, t being one of the main, crops raised and the sound of the looms weaving cloth is heard throughout the city. In the Kong, Cheng hsien" silk is the prominent article. The city itzelf is situated in the midst of high, jagged mountains, and is one of the cleanest cities seen through- out the trip. The other main crops in the three diatricts are rice, sweet polatoes, tobacco, peanuts, wheat, and mellons. This country is also noted for its pomeloes and oranges. The crops all appear in good con dition there being no signs of lack of rain.

A Big Fire.

TO-DAY

SHOWERY.

YESTERDAY'S WEATHER REPORT, FORECAST AND REMARKS, ISSUED BY THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY AT 5.17 P.M., STATED :-

PRESSURE IS HIGHEST IN THE PACIFIC TO THE NORTHEAST OF BOKKAIDO. THE DEPRESSION 18 BITUATED ABOUT 60 MILES ENE OF HAINAN ST. IT IB STATIONARY, OR MOVING SLOWLY NORTHWARD. LOCAL FORECAST:-S.E. WINDS, MODERATE CLOUDY, SHOWEBY. DEADKARELÄKARABEALTARL

SEA FISHING INDUSTRY BILL

COMMONS DEBATE ON SECOND READING

(DRITION. WIRELESS SERVICE.]

RUGBY, June 27.

A FURTHER step in the Govern

ment's legislative programmer' designed to assist industry was taken to-day when the House of Commons debated the second read ing of the Sea-Fishing Industry Bill.

NAVAL MUTINY IN TSINGTAO

SEQUEL TO SHOOTING OF OFFICER

(IMROGUE REGTER'S. "AGENCÝ) ·

TSINGTAO, June 29,- - FOLLOWING an attempt on the life of Admiral Shen Hung Lieb, Mayor of Tsingtao, on Satur day, Lieutenant Feng, who tried to shoot the Admiral, martialled on Sunday and shot in spite of threats from, the personnel of the warships that they would their fealty to Admiral

Tenounce

Shen.

court-

Five warships thereupon deserted and sailed away on Sunday even- ing, leaving only three small ships in Taingtao.

It is believed the plot was hatch ed while the ships wore at Tangku, from which gort they had just re- turned. The officers were reported to be dissatisfied, because Admiral Shen had refused them lucrative shore appointments.

COTTON INTERESTS IN DISCUSSION

BOMBAY MILL-OWNER

IN LONDON

{THROUGH REUTER'S ACKÝCY ]'.

LONDON, June 27. TWO hours of full and frank dis

cussion of matters of common interest in London to-day between representatives of the Lancashire cotton industry and Mr. H. P. Mody chairman of the Bombay Mill-Owners' Association, with Sir Edward Benthall and Mr. F, E. James, colleagues of Mr. Mody in the working of industry and trade organisation of India, did complete the discussions.

not

It is hoped to continue the taika' soon in Lancashire or in London, It is hoped to be able to arrange for a visit by Mr. Mody to Lanca shire to go through the mills,

DIARY OF LOCAL EVENTS

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St. Peter.

TO-DAY

(June 29).

Moon, 7th Day).

Lammert's Sale of Household Furniture, 10 Humphreys Building, Kowloon, 10,30 a.m.

Meetings:-Theosophical Society, 6 p.m.; Creditors, Cheong Wing S.S. Co., Ltd., China Building, noon; Annual, Peak Club, 6 p.m.

Miscellaneous: Claims in the Estate of Ling Yun Toi, late of 78 Fung Tuen Street, Canton, due,

Theatres..

King's: "The Squeaker." Queen's: "A Lady's Profession." Central: "Tell Me To-night "

(3.15 and 9.30 p.m.). Star: "High Stakes." World: "Recaptured Love." Oriental: "Fox Follies." Majestic: "Evenings for Sale.**

Dances.

Tea Dances at Hong Kong Hotal; Gloucester Building: and King's Restaurant.

Dinner Dances at Hong Kong Hotel and King's Restaurant,

Sports.

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One of the worst fires in recent years was witnessed here yesterday. The four story building of the Tai Wo Tobacco C was completely

This measure is intended to so- gutted leaving only the walls and the first floor standing, the build-care remuneratare prices by re ing being a complete ruin. From gulating supplies and contains pro- reporta it seems that charcoal fires visions to regulate the mesh of

Lown Bowls.-Open Champion- were used on the second floor of net used by British vessels to re- the building for drying the tobacco galate the size of fish sold in Great ship: B. Eccleshall leaves, and through neglect of those Britain; to prohibit the landing Labrum (Palice green), 5.20 p.m.

Lawn Tennis" División: in charge, the tobacco was ignited of sea fish caught in certain areas and in a few minutes the catire and in certain season; and to reChinese R.C. v. Kowloon Indians; building was burning with intense gulate the quantity of fish supplied Central British Association v. FIG. heat. Several companies of soldiers, to the British markets by foreign pine Clubs Army T.O. Police as well as the entire police force countries. A reorganisation scheme B.C.; Radio Sports . Kawloon were called into action to handle to be considered by the fishing in.0.0.; Club de Recreio v. Kowloon also proposed. The Docke; Hong Kong C.C. v. Indian the crowds which pressed in on dustry ie all sides. Thanks to the quick and Minister for Agriculture and R.C.; Craigengewere. Civil Ber- efficient work of the fire depart Fisheries, Major Elliott, pointed vicepri

Water Polo:YM.CA "Av. ment, the fire was confined to the out that the bill did not confict

one building, and neighbouring with the spirit or the letter of, obY.M.C.A. "B" 0 p.m.; Civil Ser- buildings escaped with a bit of ligations the Government, were as vants Chinese Bathing Chub scorching and soaking of water.suming and asking other nations (Y.M.C.A.), 6.30 p.714 The fire started about 10 a.m. yes to assume at the Economic Con- Sunrise.41 m. Sunset: 7.11 terday and to-day at 3 p.m. several ference and the steps being taken p.m. firemen are still pouring water had been agreed upon wib Scandi." on the rains,

navian countries and Germany,

Tides High at 2.18 and 12.30; Low at 6:49 and 20.18.

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