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H. K. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS

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APPENDIX N.C.O.'s Instructors: Muskelry, Recruits-initial lesson-lying post- tion. Headquarters.

GUILTY OF

MURDER

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|say to hithself "I am going to have

a shut at it too."

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1934.

ANTI-RED WAR

DRAGS ON

Dissention Among Leaders

Canton, Sept. 7..

Regarding motive, His Lordship (From Our Special Correspondent) said that it was not part of the Class "A": S.A. Anti-Aircraft a Crown's case to satisfy the Jury as

No appreciable progress has Classes (1) Introductory and Alm-to motive, but in the case of the been made by the Nanking troops ing (2) Fire control and Elem:

seeused, there was a motive, to in Fuklen against the Communista. ↑π Hundling. Headquarters.

this extent. There was his deter while the much-heralded offensive mination to commit suicide and on Changting. the Communist with that there was this detesta-stronghold in Western Pukien is tion for Europeans, or perhaps it not yet ready. would be better to say that he had a bellef that to remove Europeans from this earth was valorous.

All Officers and N.CO's should read S.A.T. Vol. II, 1931 Chapter

Class "B": Lewis Gun Training: Elementary, Handling, Stripping and Assembling of Component parts. S.AT. Vol. 11. 1931 pp. 25- 23. Headquarters

Class "C": Musketry: (1) 12 men are Part II. table T5, T6 and T8: Kennedy Road Range. (2) Mus.

Intoxication

The Ting Klang, a river leading from Changting to Southern Puklen and Eastern Kwangtung, is being used by the Reds to ship

NEWS FROM CHINA SANATOGEN will give you

New Strength-New Vitality

CHEKIANG, DRY

AS BONE

Drought Creating .Pathetic Scenes

CONDITIONS IN

HONAN

Wheat Exports Prohibited

ketry: Alming Instructions (Re-If the jury found that the accused/Indefinitely against the Govern-hither and thither in quest of rain came

harl

The jury retired at 4.45 and re-

ment torces. .'

the

earth has

beauty

and

been

Bangcnow, Aug. 25. Hangchaw is a city of rivers and

Hwalking, Hon., Aug. 12. streams and yet the people con- Late July rains have brought tinue to cry out for water. Hore only partial relief to North Hon- is a water famine in the land and 8. Severe heat and drought. ful- the oldest inhabitant cannot re-lowed the wheat harvest time so member, a period of drought such that only irrigated lands were as th.s, so prolonged and severe. sown with autumn crops. In (ince this Was written the many cases wells, too, went dry After dealing with the letters in arms salt and foodstuffs from drought has broken).

and irrigating ditches, only sup- found in the defendant's basket, outside the Red zones. As t It is pathetic to see young and plled a part of what was really hts Lordship dealt with the ques-result. the Communists have un-old, with tea-pot, kettle or other required. All dry lands lay par- tion of intoxication. He cald that limited supplies and can hold out small vessel in hand, hurrying ched in the sun and heat un

mainder SAT. Vol. 1, 1931 pp. 68- caused the death of Michael Fine.

drinking water. to enable them to In a great part of the country To cut off their supplies, the "pass over the day." Most of the the farmers considered the time 72 stages 1, 2 and 3. Headquarters.

then they had to consider the ques-Nanking troops bave blockaded wells are dry for. so far as Hung-was too late for corn and millet Class "D": Recruits: Beadquar-

tion of intoxication "Self in this river from South-western chow is ters.

atcted intoxication" said his Lord-Fukten "and requested the Can-

concerned, during the sowing, some land has been sownL 2-LECTURE ROOM

ship does not excuse anyone at tonese

past few months the heavens in beans. Dry lands will have at troops to tako same The Lecture Room has been

all." If however, the intent was measures, as the Ting Klang flows above have been brass. and the most 10 per cent. autumn crop an ingredient, as it was in the case down to Taipo, Eastern Kwang-over extensive areas of Cheklang 60 per cent. It means that gen- allotted to the following: 1, Mon- of murder, then if the jury, were tung.

been ironi. In fact, yield and irrigated lands about day, September 10, 1934: No. 3.

satisfed that the accused (Anzac Company: 2, Tuesday.aken so much that his reasonable

fields are parched and gape with erally the autumn crop will be, Friction Among Officials

and September 11, 1934, The Adjutant. faculty had virtually gone, then

General Chen Yi. Chairman of

cracks,

green trees

are on the whole, about half what is withered at the roots Fukien Provincial Govern- 3-RETURN FROM LEAVE

What was required. The wheat crop. al- ancient country is though below: the average, was No. 1297 L/Col. J. S. Megg re-

the jury were entitled to return a ment, is reported to be at odds said of

with General Chiang ng Were rain of the land is powder autumn crop had been good. Now.

equally true of Cheklang today-considered turned from leave on August. § and

yerdict of manslaughter.

quacient, 11 the Commander-in-Chief of Nanking attached to Corps Headquarters for

forces in Fukien.

and dust. Instead of the usual however, a real scarcity is feared. The latter is duty with Motor Vehicles.

turned into Court at 6 o'clock to much disappointed for failure to autumnal scenes of ask for further guidance.

Wheat Shipments Prohibited become the provincial head of bounteous harvests, the landscape The foreman inquired whether

Fukien. any verdict returned must be un-complained to Nanking about the of dry

and General Chen Yi has been turned into a wilderness

Different agencies · have animous.

It buy.ng up wheat for milling at His Lordship stated. incompetency of General Chiang makes, one weep to see the im-Hsin Hsiang Hsten and for ship- after consulting Counsel in the Ting Wen in handling the anti-mense acres

of rice absolutely ment to matter that a murder verdict must Communist campaign.

famine districts. In scorched through the "heat, and some hs.eps already, this outward he unanimous, a manslaughter or Because of the friction between lack of water. an acquittal verdict must be by the two officials,

shipping of wheat has been pro- majority of not less than 5-2.

Foochow

The authorities of the City Wa- hibed because the result would nearly captured by the Reds on

ter Works must be at their wits be too great an advance in price. guidance

The jury then sought further two occasions. General Chen Yi end in trying to cope with the and the present scarcity increas

on the drunkeness.

point of has tendered his resignation, but urgent demand and increasing ed. Already the price of cereals he is asked to remain at his post. needs of the populace. The wa- has increased over 30 per cent. toxication can have no bearing at His Lordship: The degree of in-

Gen. Fal Returns Here ter supply, piped to the homes of A further rise in prices is likely After inspecting the defensive the people, and the various dis- now, since a break in the Yellow all on a veríct of not guilty be-lines in Southern Klangsi, General tributing centres of the cause that verdict must imply that Kwangst leader is now back in crisis. And, moreover, the general another break in the embank. city, is river has, flooded many villages Pai Hsung Hsl. well known wholly inadequate in this time of in Hwa Helen and there has been Canton. He paid special atten-cry of the people concerning this ment further east. Northern Kwangtung, every effort plimentary, for they say the water Fonan has exceeded tlan to the fortifications of automatic supply is not very com- being made by the military au- is "not fit to drink, and can only

The sowing of the cotton crop that of

anxiety of multitudes. seeking rains will increase the general sowing possible and the July

well that has not rum dry. some friendly neighbour owning yield. Manufactured thread was

Women folk flock to some cornhome weaving, but since

used widely a few years ago for er of the West Lake to wash their

economic stringency seems to

ing desolate. It is alarming to Hanan, the villagers are again see this picturesque spot fast tak farmers wives are trying to sup- doing their own spinning and ing on the appearance of a mud

plement the decreasing income from the land.

Lieut. L. T. Ride. Medical See- tion, returned from leave and re- ported for duty on September 5, 1934.

4.-LEAVE

M.G: TROOP

No. 2071, Tpr. R. Cole, granted sick leave from August & to Sept.

20, 1934.

No. 2098, Tpr. H. J. Cowie, M.G. Troop. granted 3 weeks' leave as from Sept. 4 to 1%, 1934.

No. 212, Pie. H. Balean, Reserve Company. granted 12 months leave as from September 6, 1834 to Sept. 5 1935.

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No. 1812, Pte. J. J. Lims, No. 13 Platoon, granted 3 months leave as trom September to November 30,

1934.

5-STRUCK OFF THE STRENGTH Having Completed 3 Years Service

No. 1699, L/Cpl. F. J. T. Locke, No. 3 Platoon, as from 7.9.1934.

Age Limit

No. 1900, C.Q.M.S. W. J. Ratley. A.ALA Company, Headquarters, "as from Sept. 1, 1934.

Left the Colony.

No. 1723, Pte. C. Sloan, No.? Platoon, as from Sept. 1, 1934.

No. 1908, Pte. J. A. G. Anderson, Matar Cycle Section, as August 31, 1934.

was

and barren wastes.

the accused was not responsible for the death of Michael Pine. But where the issue of intoxication does become important is that on the assumption of your having thorities here to hold the province be used for cooking." Hence the other years. Spring rains made been satisfied that it was the against invasion. Such precau- accused who accused the death oftions are necessary in view of the Michael Fine you will have to con- Red activities in Southern Klangst aider whether the offence of which and Southern Hunan and the up- he is guity is murder or man- certain relations with Nanking slaughter.

It is understood that General

а naw

The law presumes every unlaw- Pai is satisfied with the deferice clothes, but even here the waters have come upon the village life of

fu kiling is murder and it is for the accused to satisfy you that there was sufficient intoxication to reduce it from murder to man-

slaughter and that sufficiency of Intoxication must be such a degree

plans

works in Northern Kwangiang but has recommended to

make Im- provements along certain lines. Being military secrets, the are not disclosed.

Reported Victories" The Hunan provincial troops

the Communists in the southern

W

#

of this desirable spot are becom-

fat.

The surrounding country creeks

In the Hwalking district many and pools are as dry as a bone, and canal boats have been aban familles revived the feeding of doned embedded in the mud. Al-silk worms but the returns have

of intoxication as would deprive have reported many victories over from him entirely of the capability of No. 2172. Private W. Sharp, Manu-Might I repeat that if you say "Itheless" "General" Hsiao Keh and

forming an intent to do harm. districts of the province. Nezer ready the price of rice is soaring been very poor and little proft factures Life Ins. Co., M.Q. B. (For No. 3 Co.), 30.8.34,

am sure that he drank enough to inflame his passion or to disorder No. 2173, Gunther G. B. Jones, H.K. Gas Co., 1st Battery, 30.8.34.

his judgment, but not enough to No. 2174, Private A. A Xavier.

make him incapable of forming an Netherland India Bank, Corps In-

intent," then that is not sufficient,

fantry. 30.8.34.

You must be ready to believe that he had drunk so much as to be in- capable of knowing what he was doing..

No. 2175 Private A. E. Greenford. British Educational Agency, M.G. Bn. (No. 1 Co.), 31.8.34

No. 3178, Gunner C. M. Faure.

The jury returned a verdict of Guilty at 6.30p.m. and added a

Fat Kee Commercial Co., 1st Bat-strong recommendation for mercy.

tery, 31.8.34.

No. 2177, Private E. L. Vas, 23, Jordan Road, Top floor. No. 11

latoon, 1.9.34

i.e

No. 2178. Private E. A. W. Fowler, 1, Maiden Villas, Mody Road, M.G. Bn. (Cycle Sec.), 4.9.34.

No. 2179, Private C. A. da Roza, Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd. No.

Platoon, 4.9.34.

WHITE SHOES WILL BE

WORN"

4

Order For Navy. Officers

The Admiralty, with the King's approval, have decided (states Fleet Orders) that in future, with, No. 3 (frock coat with epaulettes) dress and white trousers, white

and in certain districts a load is been possible. However, the ex- his band of outlaws are playing costing from three to five dollars pense has been very little because hide and seek with the Hupanese more than it commanded in the the mulberry trees have yielded troops, and when defeated the spring. In one large town the much more than was required in Reds always find refuge on the

pawn shop has closed its doors recent years. There seems to be mountains.

on account of the great rush for general uncertainty as to the ready money which the managers future of the silk industry. were unable to supply.

The formerly great fair at Chin The New Life Movement has Yang for the sale of herbs and opened a model drinking saloon medicines was not up to "the and their recent" dress propa-average this year. There is one ganda, continues to warz people explanation of the fair being to be circumspect. One bold ex-smaller now from year to year." hortation reads "If you don't Recently communications have want to be a scarecrow then dress better and there is more direct yourself in becoming attire." shipping to larger centres

throughout the year.

HUANG FU RETURNS

FROM KULING

Marshal Chiang's Work Praised

to the

carried off and

W

NATOGEN

HY wait-hoping that new health may come by

itself when by taking Sanatogen, you can süre of new strength and vitality.

Thousands and thousands of

appetite disappeared because

men and women, who suffered | Sanatogen actually feeds the

like you from weakness or hom nervous complaints have found that Sapatogen helps them to recover quickly their lost health and strength. One by one all their symptoms of nerve- weakness, such as sleeplessnesE, irritability, tiredness and loss of

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nerves and so, in a natural way, builds new strength and powSE of resistance.

Start a course of this fuscosse, spola. Svod. jo-day. The small Spacial ́outlay will be repaid ore and ower in bang keskh—more mangy-and Incomend jeg of life."

Road what that well-known Medical Paper, *The Medical Prom & Cirvalar," writin

* Steamgan là a perfectly ideal food for feeding the brain qué che nerveesti syanser." He kneʻli biomedhias and reétarkabla eðset shares, by a mosdy

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Sanatogen is obtainable of all Chemists

N hot sultry days a cooling and re- freshing sweet is es- sential to every meal. A fresh-fruit jelly is always appropriate and is sure to please if made with-

Cerebos

Jelly Crystals

Agentez Jahn D. Hutablamin & Co.

Cerebos Jelly Crystals

for the Sound

LEMON

A Sound Advertising Shanghai, Sept. 7.

The business man is perplexed Interviewed this morning, Gen-

on account of increased produc

Medium Bandits Insist on Bansom eral Huang Fu paid a high tribute tion and diminishing trade and

Klangai administration there is a tremendous lack of con- Recently a well-to-do merchant Business under the supervision of General Adence in commercial circles. Many was called home to and that his Chiang Kai-Shek

shops have closed down and, on son had been

Man the other hand, it is amazing to 85.000 demanded. His reply was witness the activity in building that he did not have the money. operatons on large edifices. New so that he was reconciled to the shops of the allies of fashion" loss of his boy. This by no means most every month and the Na later they surrounded the type come into prominence al-atisfied the bandits. Two nights lonal Bank has constructed a chant's home, set going a fear- magnificeint branch office in the same barrage and demanded that peart of the city. Hangchow is the boy be ransomed or other Just beginning to introduce the members of the family would be dea of sky-scraper blocks for carried off. The local police were commercial purposes.

He said that Chiang had fully recovered from his recent illness and was attending his duties as USUAL

No, 2180, Private C. C. Pereira, A.P.C. No. 9 Platoon, 4.9.34.

No. 2181, Private J. M. J. Xavier,shoes should be worn on board, H.K. & S. Bank. Corps Infantry, and, weather permitting, on shore,

General Huang Fu has not yet 4.9.34,

both in home waters and abroad. decided whether he will see Mr.

Wellingtons or half-Wellington's | Ariyoshi.—

weather on share. will continue to be worn in bad Reuter.

No. 2182, Private E. Porter, Mayo's

Shoppe, M.G. Bn., 4.9.34.

No. 2183, Private R. D. Siva,

K.

& B. Bank, Corps Lafantry, 4.9.34.

No. 2184, Private H. J. Guterres, H. & §. Bank. Corps Infantry,

4.9.34.

No. 2185, Private H. M. Campos, 146, Prince Edward Road, Corps Infantry, 49.34.

with effect from 1.9.34.

No. 1765. Cpl. R. A. Edwards, No. Fiatoon, appointed Acting C.QMS. with effect from 1.8.34f2

Reversion

No. 2185, Private L. dos R. Cam- No. 1158 L/Sgt. F. A. M. Rosario, pos, HK. & 8: Bank, Corps Intau- Corps Infantry HQ, reverts to the try,, 4.8.34.

ranks at his own request as from

No. 2187, Private E. A Sousa, | 2.9.34. HK. & S. Bank, Corps Infantry,

0.34.

No. 2188, C.-N. Goseno, HK. & S. Bank. Corps Infantry, 4.9.34.

No. 2189, Private C. B. L. Bander, c/o Station Master, KCR., M.Q. Bn. (Cycle Bec), 5.9.34.

No, 2190, Privatë 'W, B.. Sharpe, Anderson Music Co., M.G. B.

Cycle Sec.); 5.9.34.

Appointment

No. "1111 C.QMB. C. B. M. Terry, No. 1 Co. HQ, appointed CBM.

(Sgd.) P. 8. M. WILKINBON, Captain, Adjutant, HRV.D. Corps.

AFTER ORDER

Motor Cycle (M.G.) Section Monday, September 10, Parade at Q. for M.G. Instruction at 830 P.m.

Wednesday, September 13: RM- ing parade at 5.30 pm. In the event of inclement weather a lecture will be given instead of the latter parade.

LOCAL BROADCASTING

Monthly Report Issued

bean лебе

NO MARCEL WAVES!

For Nanking Young Ladies

Actual hours of transmission during the month of August totalled 239.75 of which 148.25 were devoted to European programmes

Nanking. (By Mail With a and $1.59 to Chinese programmes, view to promoting native goods as follows:-.

and keeping in tune with the Euro- Chi New Life Movement, the Social Affairs Bureau of the Municipal Government, under instructions of Mayor Shih Ying, has issued orders to the effect, that teachers use home- and students should made materials for their

Anti- forms.

The use of cosmetics and 1484 914 marcel ha

students also

Morning Transmissions including Commercial News and Church Relays

Evening Transmissions.. 10287

nk to the

Central News Agency,

Monthly, percentages: European I order

Chinese 38.10.

mex-

alther intimidated or in league with the bandits because no help came to the persecuted. A move- ment is now!. 011 foot among severgi villages in that eres to have a farmers scli-projection society to protect their crops and their homes.

HEALTH BULLETIN OF EASTERN PORTS

Plaque-Rangoon, 2 cases. Cholera Bombay, I case: Cal- cutta, 4 cases: Madras 8: Rangoon. 1. Chittagong, 1.

Small-nox-Bombay, 1, Madras

6. Negaratam, 1; Haiphong, Tourane In Hơn Kong. 1,

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