1934-07-30 — Page 7

A TRAGIC WEEK TWENTY

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YEARS AGO

July 29, 1914. ambassader assures Sazonov that

At St. Petersburg.-The Austrian

the“ austrian mabilisation could in no way menace Russia, and that Russia should avoid being drawn inio the conflct. The German ambassador warns

Russia that continued Russlan mobilisation would force Germany to mobilise.

At 11 p.m. the French ambassa- dor is informed that Russia bas crdered the mobilisation of 13 orry corps against Austria, and that secret orders have been given or a general mobilisation, "These last words." says the French am. bassador **make me jump."

Sazonov tells him that the tech- nicians have firmly declared that partial mobilisation is impossible. He adds, "Is not France ps in terested as we are, that we may be able to intervene swiftly against Germany?"

That morning the chief-of-sta”. Janushkevitch, went to Peterhof.

ances, which he has interpreted very broadly. Poincare holds a night conference, and they frame a cable, that France is determined. to fulfill her obligations as an ally, but that as conversations were be- ng opened between the powers, at would be advisable for Russia to take no steps which might give Germany a pretext for mobilisa tion,

At St. Petersburg-At two in the "afternoon the German am- bassador goes to the foreign office. He is broken down and begs some proposition. Sazonoy thinks out the following. "If Austria recognises that the Austro-Servian question Das become European, and de- clares herself ready to eliminate from her ultimátum all points which attack Servia's sovereign rights, Russia will stop her milita- ary preparations.

Pressed by the staff, Sazonov makes another attempt to obtain new mobilisation order from the to the Tsar, to obtain his signa-Tsar. At 4 p.m. the Tsar orders ture to two orders: that of the the general mobilisation. Dobro- partial mobilisation and that for risk again goes to the telegraph the general mobilisation. The office and this time the order is Tsar signed · both. Meeting the "passed through. German military attache on his way back. Ianushkevitch assures him that mobilisation has not been ordered. He had the order in his pocket, but it still lacked the signatures of the ministers of War, Marine and Interior.

They all three signed that day. Then Dobreroisk!. director of Mo- tilisation. went to the central cable office to pass the order to the whole Empire.

At London: The French ambas- sador approaches Grey, who is erasive.

At Paris:-At a cabfhet meeting, the ministers are faced by a dilemma. On the one hand they wished to take all precautions against the German peril On the other hand in order to preserve the neutrality of Italy and not to inse British co-operation, they did not wish to do anything that When that evening Sazonov was might imply mobilising before cabling the ambassadors that Rus Germany. It was then that was sta refused to stop her war pre-given the order to withdraw ten parations. the Tsar received a kilometres from the frontier. cable from the Kaiser. which At Berlin:-A 1.30 p.m. the maked him change his mind. The Tsar decided to cancel the, order "for mablisation and to substitute partial mobilisation. Paleologue who has heard of this cables Paris that the mobilisation is partial

The preceding evening Belgrade is bombarded by the Austrians. At Paris:-Poincare and Viviani land at Duskerk At noon they arrive in Paris.

Local Anzeiger announces news of the German mobilisation. This was denied, and the paper setzed. This false news was only known in St. Petersburg after the Tsar had ordered mobilisation.

King George sends a cable to Prince Henry brother of the Kaiser. He proposes that France their

and

Russia

should stop

The French am-military preparations. Bethmann But the tries to stop Austria, German military party has decid- ed to support Austria to the bilt. The Austrian military attach to Germany, after a conversation with Moltke, cables to the Austrian Moltke commander-in-chiet. ", says that he considers the situa- tion critical if the monarchy does not immediately mobilise against Russia..... Make an honourable agreement with Italy, by promis

ng her compensations, if she re- mains faithful to the Triple All-

bassador in London; cables to them that Grey has told him, that if the conflict is confined to Aus- tria, Russia and Servio, then Eng- land is not concerned. At Berlin: -Grey proposes a new Interven- tion

basis of "Stop at on the Belgrade." as previously suggested by Bethmann. Bethmann cables to Vienna, "We are ready to carr .out our obligations of alllance: but we must refuse to be drawn in by Vienna without good reason. and unless our advice is listened

to."

Moltke would like to take ad- vantage of the situation, but Bethmann is opposed to his views, "The military measures are: Pro- tection of railways, recall of of cers on leave and strengthening

of fortress garrisons.

That evening at 11.30 p.m. Beth- mann puts to the British ambas- sador the question of British neutrality. He adds that if war breaks out, Germany did not wish to take any part of France, but thal this would not apply to her celonies. That she would respect the neutrality of Holland," but not that of Belgium, unless she re- mained neutral.

The British ministers declared that they could not admit the violation of Belgium and Grey replied that the propositions of Bethmann. "could not be const-

dered for an instant."

That same day Bethmann sends 1л ambassador to the German Belgium a sealed envelope, only to be opened on receipt of fresh in- structions The envelope contain- ed the ultimatum to be handed to Belgium, in case war should be declared against France. At Lon- do-Grey receives a cable from Goschen, ambassador "at Berlin. giving a conversation with Beth- Dann," He begged me to tell you, how great was the desire of Ger- many to work with England for

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,

FROM THE GAZETTE

The following appointments and notideations are taken from the Gazette:

Dr. J. M. Gray is to resume duty as Acting Medical Officer of the Health as from July 16.

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The Name of the Hai Fook Shipping Company Limited has been struck of the Register. '

Tenders are invited for an addition to the garage for the Prison Depart ment at Arbuthnot Road.

Tenders are invited by the Director of Public Works for the erection of a Revolver Range for the Police, to be situated at King's Park.

Tenders are invited for the supply of postal pillar boxes, the work con- sisting of the provision of seven cast iron boxes.

MARIE DRESSLER PASSES AWAY

A Great Film Actress

Santa Barbara, July 29. The death has occurred of Marie

actress. Dressler. famous Alm Beuter.

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Worldwide Tributes

Santa Barbara, July 39. Tributes are pouring in following the passing away of Marie Dress ler, whose courage sustained her unavailing fight but. gallant against cancer for days after the doctors had abandoned hope.

past

Among a few friends present at the bedside were Mr. and Mrs. Allenbreed Walker, who were con- stantly with Marle for the three months and read her mes- sages of sympathy and encourage- Toaders are being invited for perment from all parts of the world. mission to take wolfram from Crown Reuter land near Needle Hill, Shatin. The upset annual fee is $2,500 per annum.

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On July 4, Marle Dressler was dangerously ill with heart and 4 bankruptcy notification states kidney trouble, but rallied. Earlier that a third and final dividend of $7.43 it was reported that she was dying. per cent. has been declared in the case Hope was abandoned, her doctor of the Fook Lee firm, whilst in the case | saying. "I do not expect her to live of the Fei Lun Steamship Co., Ltd., in voluntary liquidation, a first dividend many hours." or return of capital at the rate of $50 per share has been declared.

Everybody's Friend

That An earlier report stated: great actress Marie Dressler" lies grievously ill with heart trouble as the home of friends in Santa Bar-

JURY SERVICE barn, California.

Proposed Amend -

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Mrs. Young, Pearce Island Alert Her friends fear that she is sick Bay, Miss Yang Hsin Chiung. unto death.

Her doctor says: "Miss Dressler has yeakened considerably during ment to Ordinance.the past few days. We dare not

Amendments to the Jury Ordinance is proposed in a draft bill contained in the Gazette. The objects and reasons explains that section 13 per mitted the Registror of the Supreme Court, in forming any jury panel, to pass over the names of persons drawn who could not be served with sum morses by reason of death or absence from the Colony. The substituted section 13 permite him in forming panel under section 9 of the Coroner Abolition Ordinance, 1888, to pass over also the names of persons draw who in his opinion cannot coveniently be served in sufficient time to secure their attendance as jurors. Death in quiries under section 8 of the latter Ordinance have to be held at very short notice.

say there is no danger."

All Hollywood la concerned at the news for Marie Dressler is everybody's friend. She is too old for any of the jealousies that may affect other stars of the screen to And; anyway, if she touch her.

were not too old she is far too wise to let such things as jealou- sies interfere with her well-being.

Sixty-four years old is Marle Dressler, and 59 of those 64 years she has been on the stage, for she was but five when she first ap- peared-as Cupid.

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From then 'on' she played every sort of role in every sort of show, and the talkies, which put an end to the careers of so many younger Section 14 of the Jury Ordinance, actresses, set her on a pinnacle all 1887, required that jurors' s

her own." For who but she could should be either served personally or

have played the parts she did play left at the usual place of abode of the

"Min and Bill,” “Tugboat persons drawn two clear days before In the day appointed for the sitting of Annie," "Anna Christie and such

the court.

Mode of Service.

The provision requiring two clear days notice is impracticable, in cases under section 8 of the Coroner's Abolition Ordinance, 1888, and un- necessary where personal service is effected. More-over with tue expár- sion of residential districts on both sides of the harbour it has become in- creasingly difficult to effect servico at the residential addresses of the per- Bons drawn. For many years it has the Itailan frontier. Decline Bri-been the practice to serve the sum monsas by leaving at the jurors' places tish advances for keeping peace.

Business instead of at their residences.

ance. Do not leave a soldier on

To remain Arm in face of a European war is the only chance for the dual monarchy. Germany will support her without condi-

tions."

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JOURNALISTS STAGE AQUATIC SPORTS

For August 11 And 12

At West Point

The Hong Kong, Capton and Macao Chinese Journalists' Association "are staging an aquatic meeting at the Ching Shing Benevolent Society's Bathing Pavilion, at West Point, or August 11 and 12

An event over 100 Metres open to Staff of Foreign newspapers of Horg Kong will be features.

It is anticipated that keen interest will be shown in the meeting. Well- known local companies will donate prizes,

CHINESE JUDGE IN

HONG KONG

To Confer With Hu Han Min

The substituted section 14 requires two days notice only in those cases where personal service is not affected and regularises the practice of leaving the summonses at the places of business of the jurors concerned.

Section 3 amends section 23 of the Jury

Ordinance, 1887, by allowing the clerk of the court to act as the officer of the court who takes and records verdicts. It is impracticable for the Registrar, to be present in court on all occasions when verdicts are given, and the amendment regulacises a practies which has prevailed for many years.

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YESTERDAY'S RAIN

Fall of 5.51 Inches In 16 Hours

The beavy

ral

which fell

throughout yesterday was respon- sible for several minor landslides

tion to the

all parts of the Colony in addi- sports activities.

cancellation of all

The first heavy shower of "rain fell scon after 10.30 - yesterday morning and it rained "steadily without showing any signs of abat- ing until about 1.30 p.m...

The heaviest fall was recorded.

12.30 p.m when 1.15 inches of rain fell.

Four of his most. enthusiastic European followers may accompany tween 11.30 am. and the Living Buddha of Tibet should the Panchen Lama finally decide to leave this country to make his way back to his own-

The four European Buddhist, ac- cording to information just received from Peking, have all been in China for nearly ten years studying the principles of Mahayana Buddhism by coming into direct contact with actual conditions in Buddhist boun- tries is the Far East.

The four intrepid followers of the Panchen Lama are Mr. Basil Crump, Mrs. Gordon Cleather. Mr: Graham Gordon Cleather, and Miss C. Davey.

5.51- At the Royal Observatory inches of rain were recorded be tween 3.30 am and 7.30 p.m. yes-

terday.

A trip round the Island revealed several minor landslides caused by the undermining of foundations by the continual stream of water from overflowing drains and from runaways on the hillsides.

Shortly before 5 p.m. yesterday a retaining wall at No. 41 Kennedy

Road collapsed without much mạ-

terfal damage.

A large landslide occurred in St. Margaret:a Link Road near Church partly blocking the road. Luckily at the time of the incid ent there were no pedestrians in the vicinity.

merce and Industry announce the Panchea La Panchen Larna himself Gap another small landslide took

ship

Mr. Basil:sibilities of the

when

to Tibet

"In May Road near Magazine

place and partly blocked the road. It was hoped to have the roadway cleared by midnight last night..... the As a result of the ratn island and mainland reservoirs are overflowing, got

Yesterday's lawn bowls matches were all cancelled, while most of the island golf courses were un- playable.

Mrs, Cleather, Mr. Oraham Cleather, and, Mr. Crump came to Peking just recently to see the Panchen Lama about future plans, and were received by him last Sunday morning in the Chung Nan Hai, Poking. Misa Davey will go to Peking shortly from Tientsin to join them.

An invitation was extended to all these

Edfopean believers for trip The Rotterdam Chamber of Couto Tibet several years ago from the following information regarding the put off as

but it was continually movement of sea-going ships in the was delayed. Hope for the Panchen now waterway. During the month Lams to return to Lhussa, and for the of May 966 ships totalling 1,411,472 European Buddhists to visit Tibet, tous came into the port as compared

was not revived until the death of the with, 593 ships, totalling 1,384,091 tons Dalai Lama last December. last year. The total number of

inter entering the port from January, viewed on the May, inclusive was 4,539 measuring Tibetan Pontiff's return 7,091,864 tons met as compared with said he had reason to believe His 3,900 ships, measuring 6,060,380 tons Holiness would introduce the use of not last year over the same period radio apparatus and other modern Regarding the small ports in the en-

means of communications to a limited virons of Rotterdam for the month

Traffic in the harbour was con- Dr. Wang Chung-hui, the Chinese on Mag 223 ships totalling 406,903 tons to eat. Further, he also had reason-

believe that the Fanchen Lama, siderably slowed up and the ferry Judge at the International Court of entered year compared with 240

would be the in a position to cope Taking the cate situation on the western Fron cross owing to poor visibility. Hong Kong on Friday from his native same month last year. district at Tangkoan.

months from January to Mayi inclusive tier of China. Nevertheless in ac especially between 11,30 am and It is reported that the object of for the small ports in the environs of cordance with the Buddhist, prin-

1.30 p.m. Dr. Wang's visit is to confer with Botterdam 1,163 totalling 2,040,510 tons ciples, the Tibetans would remain M. Ha Han Mis, the retired Kuominnst entered

compared with

1,115, essentially' a religious and pastoral tang leader.

totalling 233,000 tons, not last year people.

deducting the ships

counted more than once in the different porte, the number of entrances

PEARL RIVER SWIM amounted during the month of May to 1,132 this year. May last year calculated to the same manner

Next Month's Event amounting to 1,075. January to May

cross-the-river swim will The third c this year shows 5,313 ships mensuring 1,761,689 tous pet compared with 4,788 be held by the South China thistic ships-meaniring 1,681,087 over the Association, Canton, at the end of same period last year. For the whole next month. The part of the Pearl of the port of Roterdams and River, antimafed at over 3,300 metres, whore the swimming will take 8.30 by the mouths of the rivers Rhine. The first croat the river swim was and Meuse the figures, from January won by Chan Fl-chung of the Hong to May this year as compared to those Kong Bouth China Athletic Associa of last year are 2,326,247 to 7,584,468 tion, and the second was won by Lo respectively.

Kit-aning,

the maintenance of peace, as had Justice at The Hague. arrived in ship, totalling 484,887 tons during the after his return to with, the deli.boats took longer than usual to]

been done in the last crisis."

Winston Churchill sends out the warning telegram. The secret, or der is given to the Grand Fleet to pass the straits of Dover at night. for Scapa Flow. Apart from the prime minister-no other cabinet minister, or even the king-were let into the secret.

THE NEXT DAY

At Paris-At two in the mor- ing the Russian ambassador com raunicates a cable from Sazonov, stating that he has been warned by the German ambassador that if nssia does not stop her mobili- sation, then Germany will mo- bilise. Sazonov prepares for war and relies on the French assur-

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