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Around the Courts

DUTIABLE TOBACCO

prosecuted

Three men and A woman, all Hoklos, appeared before Mr. E ̧ W. Hamilton yesterday charged with the possession of two baskets con- taining 72 lbs. of dutiable tobuc ca at 13 Yenchow Street second floor on November 18.

Inspector Shaftain and stated that the second de- fendant was seen by a Chiness detective at 5.15 pm., on Novem- ber 18. He was carrying a basket which was found to contain to- bacco Defendan; took the detec- tive to 13, Yen Chow Street, where another basket was found. The woman was found there and she was taken into custody. Later. the third and fourth defendants were arrested.

Hla Worship. adjourned the case to 2.15 p.m.. on Friday. Ball of $700 each was granted.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS

Three cases of unlawful passes- "sion of arms and ammunition were before the Chief Justice. Mr. Justice A.D.A. MacGregor, when the Criminal Sessions for Novem-.. ber were closed yesterday.

In discharging the jurors-in- "waiting his Lordship remarked that it was unique in his exper- lence here that all the prisoners had pleaded guilty at this Ses- sions, thus obviating the services. of a jury,

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Man Lol, pleading guilty to the technical offence of having

one

revolver and six rounds of 2.1- munition without a licence, said

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circumstances in which accused was arrested, and his Lordship, on taking these into consideration, imposed sentence of three years' hard Jabour.

Chan Lai-shi also plended guilty to a similar offence. He was stated to have had two re- volvers tied round his waist Sen- tence of hard labour for one year was imposed,

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1934.

CURRENT

KWANGTUNG FINANCE

Revenues During September

*(From Our Own Correspondent)

Canton, Nov. 20. National revenues collected in Kwangtung show a favourable balance for September. while provincial income registered a Ngodencit, according to official figures

made public to-day.

A fine of $7 was imposed by Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy yesterday on Sheung," driver of motor lorry No. 1337 for sounding his horn, un- necessarily on Novembe B' in Murray Road Sergeant Weare prosecuted.

Driver of lorry No. 1571 Cheung Loy was also convicted on a simi- lar charge and was fined $5. The incident took place on the same morning in the same road. De fendant denied and said that the horn was sounded only twice and this was supported by Lau Kwa Shing a passenger on board, the lorry at the time.

NEWS FROM

GUN BATTLE IN

SHANGHAI

Kidnapped Woman Released

CHINA

SANATOGEN will give you

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OIL SHORTAGE New Strength-New Vitality

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In Manchuria

Changchun, Nov. 12. Economic ties binding Japan with Manchoukuo will be streng- thened with the promulgation of the new revised Manchoukuo cus- toms tariff.

Shanghai, Nov. 20. Two gunmen were

seriously wounded and two kidnapper's, in- The draft bill was passed by the cluding a womany were arrested Cabinet to-day. needs only the during a rald" by the combined approval of the State Council, French Settlement police on a which meets to-morrow, to be dwelling in the Yangtsepoo dis-ready for enforcement. trict yesterday evening, when a ...The new bill cuts down the National revenues were $7,080, Chinese Catholic woman, who was duties on more than twenty com- 793.70, while national expendi- kidnapped a month ago while on modities. Notable among these are tures amounted to $6,577,473.13. her way to church in, the French cotton plece goods. by three to

four per Provincial revenues and expendi- | Concession, was freed.

cent, and machinery. tures were $3,156,696.85. and

woollen fabrics and general piece $7.108,815.86 respectively...

goods.

Locking themselves and their victim in a back room on the top The Provincial Department of floor, the miscreants stubbornly Finance has embarked upon resisted capture, keeping a heavy planned or controlled economy as fusillade on the police, who had a measure to increase the revenue to ascend a steep staircase. A from various sources. By means Chinese detective was wounded. of this scheme, monopolies are put into effect, new taxes are in-

rates troduced and existing increased.

are

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The police did not fire into the room, fearing the safety of the captive, But three

gas bombs, which were thrown through, the

from Military expenses for the First window

neighbouring On the resumption of the case In which G. E. Leiper, No. 7 Car-Group Army amount to $3,700,- house, dislodged the gunmen, two narvon Building. Cameron Road,. 255.95 and the expenses for the of whom were seriously wounded three cruisers in Whampoa are while trying to escape over the was summoned for allowing his dog abroad with a muzzle, on Oc- $121,075.50. These sums are ap-roof-tops. tober 30, before Mr. E. W. Hamil-propriated from the national re-

venues collected in Kwangtung. ton at the Kowloon Magistracy

On the whole, the financial re- this morning. the defendant was

turns for September are Aned $10.

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Reuter.

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Manchu Oil Supplies Approximately 45 per cent, of Manchouko annual gasoline de-

mand will have to be satisfied by imports from abroad, technical ex- perts declared to-day after a study uf Manchoukuo's potential oil re-

sources.

It is estimated that of the an- 'hual demand of 16,000,000 gallons, of which 5,700,000 gallons is mili- tary needs, approximately 6,800,000 gallons will have to be imported from abroad. The internal pro- duction is expected to be divided among the newly established Man- churia Petroleum Company (3,600,- 000 gallons), Fushun Of Bhale

tinct improvement over previous HUGE DREDGER Plant 3.123.000 gallons) and other

months. Because of the heavy taxation, more revenue is collect -

Before Mr. MacFadyen at the Central Magistracy yesterday. In- jed in Kwangtung „than any other dian Constable Kaka Singh,

province in China.

Was

charged with attempting to obtain the weapon and ammunition-were a bribe and also for assault. The pledged to him by a friend for complainant was Chan Slu-ting: borrowed money. He had hidden for No: 370 Lockhart Road, them away.

chal.

Wan-

Mr. J. A. Fraser, Assistant At- Mr. G. K. Hall Brútton appear- torney General, said the Crowned for the prosecution, while Mr did not wish to press the case, M. K. Lo was for the defence.

and Mr. Leo D'Almada jun'or. suggested that the 27 days of im- accused had- prisonment which already undergone with the ex- pense of employing counsel, were suficient punishment.

His Lordship imposed a Ene of $5, and in default of payment, sentence of five days' imprison- ment, dating from the previous day...

Yuen Lot, pleading guilty to a similar offence on October 11, said he had bought the revolver for a friend

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Mr. Freser said he would draw his Lordship's attention to the

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CROSSWORD

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CHIENTANG BRIDGE

FOR CHINA

To Operate On The Yangtze

companies (3.500,000 gallons).

'Imports Cut by Half

Of the annual demand of 40,500,- 000 gallons of oil, the Fushun plant and the Manchuria Petro- leum Company are expected to be able to supply approximately 50 per cent within the next few years leaving 20,000,000 gallons to be imported from abroad. Destined for the Yangtze Bar, Annual imports of kerosene from one of the largest dredgers in the abroad are expected to reach 12.-

Mr. Lo asked for a remand and Its Principal Features world was launched at Danzig re- 100,000 gallons, of the 21,000,000

His Worship fixed hearing to: Monday at 11:30 a.m.

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Charged with (1) of kidnapping Ho Sung a girl age 13 of 59 Por land Street. 1st floor and (2) of abducting Poon Woon & girl age 16, of 66 Portland Street 2nd floor on October 4, Yeung Yuk allas Tau Pee Luk appeared before M. E. W. Hamilton yesterday at the Kowloon Magistracy.

After evidence had been taken the case was adjourned for seven days.

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ACROSS

-It means what pipe-lovers like though it may be hi- elegant(.9).

9-One at the back of this isn't

easy to get at (6). 10.—It would be rash to use

"loofah dry" (ansgram) (9).

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11 Is concerned with bodies at

rest (8).

15. This deserves a good kick! (3) 17-A delightful form of transport

(7).

skilfully done (4). 4.--This patols is Dutch to many

who hear

(4).

5. With the smell of cooked food we want a good carver to turn up (5).

6. For this is assuredly needed

(7).

T-A radicle alternative (7).

8. To do this properly needs

"some training (7).

12-A schoolboy's taunt for an-

other who weeps (7). 13.An incidental narrative for a

special event' (7). 14-This may take time in the

garden (7),

18-May be marked urgent (7). 19. Used to be, but isn't now (3).' 21. One who is this one, must be

near (6). 25.-in olden days was a nice load proof that we agree no 15-Some say this is a trouble (3).

for Scotland to bear! (9):

26. No sane person wants to five

there (6)."

2. Or here few can make out

the reason why! ().

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2--Many willing hands on deck Hit this and lower It (4), ...

3. The solution is won when it's

negative could givé (3),' 20.-Waterlogged. (5).

22.-The state of alarm that pre-

vents disarmament (5). 23-Padding this makes

long walk possible (4).

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24. For a last clue such

peculiar ending is incredible (4).

The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle: Across-1, 'J-(h)-ockey; 6, Tre Down-1, Jabot: 2" Cages: 3, mor; 10 Rapture; 11, Beggar 12. Eraxe: 4. Yarn: 5, Stub; 6. True; 7, Undone; 13, Buubbed; 10, Taste; | Rends; 8, M-00-se; 9, Reels: 14 17 Stems; 18, Aspic; 18, Beset; 22, Upset; 15, B-r-lll; 19, Baser; 20, Exist; 23, Rattled; 29, Amilax; 30, 8tiff; 21, Traps; 22, Educe; 23 In- Pallet, 31, Plastic; 32, Refuse: 33, let; 24, Title (title-page); 26, Axie; "Centre."

[27, Tusk; 28, Epic.

Hangchow, Nov. 11. Whereas the length of the fam- ous Yellow River Bridge is 1250 me tres including the approaches, the new structure's main bridge mea- sures one kilometre, in addition to the approach spans which are each

100

feet long. Beyond these approach spars earthen embark- ments, approximately 450 metres, will be built on both sides of the river. to connect with the existing railway line and highway.

cently, in the presence of the Chi-annual demand, and imports of nese Charge d'Affaires at Berlin machine oll are expected to and other officials. The craft is amount to 1,400,000 gallons of the be completed early | 2,500,000 gallon annual demand- expected to next year at a total cost of ap- Rengo. proximately $2,350,090.

The building of the dredger was ordered by the Whangpoo Con- servancy Board as a solution of the problem of removing 40,000,000 tons of mud from the Yangtze Bar and lowering the crest by about feet over a width adequate for large ships.

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The special type which combines -The bridge will be double-deck-dragging and suction operations. ed: the lower deck being for the was evolved after years of study by railway and the upper for pedes- the Board, the deepening of the trians and vehicular traffic. The channel having been advocated for contractors are Messrs. Dorman,the last six years. It will be able Long and Co. (steel), Messrs. A. to remove and discharge 30,000 Corrit (foundation), and the East- tons of mud in ten hours. ern Asia Co. and Hsin Heng Co... (approaches).

How It Works

In 1876 already, the then En- The bridge, which will have 16 'gineer-in-Chief of the Conservancy spans of 220 feet each,, has a total Board, Mr. Derijke, called attention helght of about 230 feet at the to the importance of improving the deepest pair made up as follows: channel, but no further impetus 35 between the upper and lower was given the scheme until 1915, deck floors: 30 feet from the lower when new studies were made by deck to the water surface; water the Customs, surface to river bed, approximately 25 feet; river bed to bottom of pler 40 feet; base of pier to bottom of pile 100 feet,

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RUMOURS OF

A CLASH

Japanese Denials

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Peiping, Nov, 20. During the past few days rum- ours were current here that clash occurred between Chinese. and Japanese troops in the Ku- yuan region in Chabar following a supposed Japanese advance from Dolondr.

Japanese

this official circles morning denied there been 1

dented clash and also

that an ultimatum had been sent to the were at- Chinese. The rumours tributed to the action of the so- called Manchukuo authorities.re- questing Chinese officials to with- draw from a strip of territory be- tween the old administrative bor- der in Jehol and the Great Wall on the Chahar side in accordance with the arrangements made pre- viously.

It was added that withdrawal by Chinese officials was proceeding without incident.

MR. TAN CHEN BACK FROM TOUR

Shanghai, Nov, 20. Mr. Tan Chen, Vice-President of the Judical Yuan, arrived here this morning, having completed a lengthy investigation tour of America and Europe.

The drag suction type of dredger is the result of an invention made about 1903 by an engineer" named Fruehling. Its peenliar feature is A distinguishing feature, of the that it is not anchored but travels -new structure is its all-round utiländer its own power at a speed of ity. it having been planned not about two knots and scrapes its only for domestic and commercial suction pipe along the bed of the purposes, but also for national de-river, thereby forcing the mud, into fence. It is pointed out that in the pipe. A powerful pump draws case of invasion by enemy bombers, mud mixed with water up the pipe the railway tracks will have ade- and delievers it into special quate protection by the upper deck talhers from which it may be af- which will be of reinforced con- terwards discharged through doors crete. The spans being of equal in the bottom, or by pumping. size, it would be an easy matter j

3,000 Tons An Hour to float one of the end spans to! The dredger which is being take the place of any one damaged, completed is one of the largest To indicate the obstacles present that have ever been built and will in building this bridge, boring look just like a cargo ship. She is operations up to date have reach- 360 ft, long, 60 ft. wide, and when ed a depth of 140 feet on the south loaded with 4,000 tons of mud, will

He will proceed to Nanking side without striking rock. On the draw 18 feet. The guaranteed out shortly, and report there upon north side it was struck at a depth put of the dredger, including the the conclusions he has reached. of 70 feet. Six plers are sunx by dicharge of mud two miles away He studied English and French pneumatic calsson and nine rest, from the dredging place, is 25,000 law very closely, and feels that on timber piles,

cubic yards per day or over 30,000 the Chinese criminal code, might $4,000,000 Cost

tons in ten hours. The contract very well be reformed to some ex Indicating the size of the project, price is £151,800

tent and revised along the lines. 70,000 barrels of cement weighing tions have been prepared by Dr. Resler. more than 6,000 tons of steel; and The general design and speciact of the British system—

200 lbs. each, will be used." The Herbert Chatles, Engineer-in-Chief cost of the bridge is estimated at of the Whangpoo Conservancy $4,000,000 which compares favour- Board, assisted by the Dredging ably with that of the Yellow River Department of the Board. The Bridge which was built over 20 details of the design were made by years ago for Tle, 4,000,000 and took Mr. Kolkmann, the chler tech four years to complete.

(nician of Messrs. Schichau.

The construction"Vis, under the supervision of the Chientang River Bridge Engineering Commission. The only foreign engineer is Mr "Blummer, a Netherlander, who will be in charge of piling Steel and concrete work will be taken care of by Mr. Y. C. Mel and Mr. HE Lee respectively, man

Enhancing the beauty of its set ting, two parks will be laid out et the ends of the bridge.

MR. BULLITT LEAVES FOR NANKING

CAPTIVE MISSIONARIES

Pelping, Nov, 20. Further representations have been made to Manking in connec tion with Mr. Hayman, of the China Inland Mission, who is suli held by Communiste along with Mr. Box- shardt. The Nanking authorities: husve promised to urge the provin- cial authorities to expedita rescue efforts,

Pelping, Nov. 20. The wifes of these misionaries Mr. Bullitt American Ambassador together with Miss Emblem were to Moscow, who is on his way home released shortly after their capture to spend Christmas, left for Nan- on October 9 at Chengyuan, Kwet- king, by plane this morning. Router.

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