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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1936.

RESIDENT'S SUICIDE

DEATH OF MR. E. G. BERRIEN

Afraid Of Losing His. Mind

13

Shanghal, April 10.

A verdict that death was due to a self-inflicted gun-shot wound was returned by Mr, W. T. Collins, US. Coroner, at the close of the Inquest yesterday afternoon on the body of Mr. E. G. Berrien, who was found dead in his apartment at 1276

651 Welhatwet Road at 7.30 p.m. $1,05

$570. on Wednesday. The evidence at $473 the inquest included a letter lert $235

by the deceased and addressed to Mr. A. Bassett, a director of the Yet Tsoong Tobacco Distributors, Ltd., with which Mr. Berrien was connected, and in which he said that he was afraid of losing his mind. The examination of wit- nesses was conducted by Mr. Fel- than Watson, the U.S. District Attorney.

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Dr. W. H. Gardiner, who certifed the cause of the deceased's death. said he had known Mr. Berrien for 21 years. He had examined him. medically twice recently, as Mr. Berrien thought he was suffering from a cold; in neither, instance had any symptoms been found. They never spoke seriously about the trouble; and Mr. Berrien did not appear to be despondent at all, There were no signs of any disease from which he could not hope to recover, but it was Dr. Gardiner's opinion deceased took his own life. Det.-Serg. J. H Ware, who visit- ed the apartment as a result of a telephone call, spoke of the dis- covery of the Colt .45 automatic 30 at pistol and of 108 rounds of am- munition in a chair nearby. The body was lying in a pool of blood. There were no signs of toul play. and in his opinion Mr. Berrien shot inimself while seated in a chair near his wardrobe.

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Mr. Bassett said he had known the deceased for about ten years. He went to the at about 8 pm.. after receiving a telephone call, and found a large envelope, ad- dressed to himself, contauing two sealed

and covers

2 document purporting to be a will signed by Mr. Berrien.

"

DECEASED'S LETTER

One of the sealed covers, which contained a duplicate of the pur- ported will,, enclosed a letter to him which ran:-

"I have been so despondent and depressed since catching some sort of flu on the Hoover that I am afraid of losing my mind and I am going out." Kindly ask Moore and CHford to look through my trunks and destroy anything they see it. I wish to thank you for your many kindnesses to me these past years, which has meant much to me. Good-bye, Mr. Bassett, and good luck"

A telegram has been received yesterday morning by his company from Louisville, Kentucky, read- ing: V. Berrien El Paso en- quiring regarding E. G. Shanghai reported dead. by telegram."

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Berrien Advise

He did not know if any telegram was sent Thursday night, but as the telegram was despatched from Louisville at 5.25 p.m. on April 8, it was possible that the news had been cent on Thursday night by the press.

LONDON NEW SANCTIONS

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AIRPORTS

Planning For The Future

London

The

RUMOURS

Military Pressure To End War

London, Apr. 13. "Astonishment and incredulity have been aroused here by rumours that the British Government is satisfied that economic sanctions agains: Italy äre ineffective and will neve: bring the that they Italo-Ethiopian war to an end. It is said that other important League of Nations members are prepared to support Great Britain if she decides that military sanc- tions are necessary.

London, Apr. 2. which has not so far had a municipal aerodrome, may ultimately own two. Proposals are at present being considered by the City Corporation and jointly by the Londor County Council and the Middlesex County Council proposal in the former case would lead to the creation of a new air- port near Ilford. The other would

Such a action on the part of transfer Heston airport from pri-League Powers, if resisted, would vate to publie ownership projects arise from the need to provide for the growth of com- mercial flying and to reduce the time spent in getting passengers and mails from London to the air- port.

Both

The position at Heston has be come urgent because a new demand for buliding land in the neigh bourhood of the perodrome has of owners present arisen The Heston are

not in a postilen to develop land they have held for and are subsequent extensions, faced with the possibility of realiz- ing its value unless it should be held desirable in the public in- Lerest to include it in a scheme for turning this airport into a more. vital link in the communications chain.

The two main points in this project are the enlargement of the landing area, so that fast aircraft of the future may use it, and the linking of the airport by rail with Paddington, wherę malis may be transferred to or from the Post Office tube.

SUGGESTED ENLARGEMENT

mean war with Italy...

It is declared in well-informed circles in London that the rumours are baseless and that the British policy is unchanged.

of

Paris is equally incredulous. It is pointed out at the Quai d'Orsay

the Committee of " that uriy Eighteen could decide that League Nations military sanctions against Italy are necessary. It is most improbable that Mr. Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary, and M. Pierre Flandin, the French Foreign Minister, contemplate any military action, it, is felt-

GENEVA FEELING

Geneva, Apr. 13. Nothing is known

of here rumours that the British Cabinet has concluded that economie sane- tions are inadequate, and should be replaced by military sanctions if is to ba the Italo-Ethiopian war ended,

The report that important states assur- have given Great Britain ances of support if Britain advises military sanctions is discredited in League circles here.

It is felt that any question of new sanctions becoming effective will raise issues of most exception-

gravity.

The aerodrome is big enough at present for all normal traffic. The Suggested enlargement would pro-al vide for the aeroplanes which may need more space, particularly for

the take-off, as high wing-loading In the interests of high speed is If this scheme were developed. carried out Hesion might be pro- vided with a bigger landing area than Croydon has at present. The Great Western Railway main line passes a little to the north of the aerodrome, and it is suggested that a small branch might serve the airport, bringing it within 18 minutes of Paddington.

. Heston has established itself as an important centre of commercial services and is fully equipped for the service and control by wireless of a large area to the north, south, and west of London. It is thus a sultable foundation on which to build a scheme to deal with traffic Croydon, over and above what already heavily taxed, can bandle,

county The LWO

councils examining the proposal and count- ing the cost. This will naturally be heavy, but, in relation to the rateable value of the district which will bear it, not heavier than that borne by municipalities elsewhere in a similar cause.

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The situation in East London is similar in some respects. The site which the City Corporation have in mind Fairlop Plain, might also be turned into a good aerodrome and is close enough to the line of the London and North Eastern Rail- way to be linked easily with Liver- pool street and so with the fast transport system of the Post Office. matter is this instance the complicated by the desire of the L.C.C. to use the site for a housing estate and by the influence this would have on the plans of "the London Passenger Transport Board for extending the underground the railway to the east.

Mr. W. C. G. Cufford, who knew the deceased both in business and socially, said that he arrived at the 13.35

Bat about 8 p.m., after being tele- $1,80

34 phoned by the house-boy. He im-

telephoned 56 ota.mediately

$52

MEMORIAL TO CARRIER PIGEONS

Lille, Apri' 13.

for police. He had no suspicion of

Both proposals are advocated by

The mere fact that Mr. Anthony

hax

Eden, British Foreign Secretary, has envisaged the convocation of the Committee of Eighteen been held to simply that Britain is prepared to face the consequences of military sanctions, however serl- ous they may be. But it is cou- fessed at the same time that it may be difficult to secure inanılm ity in the Committee of Eighteen. which is necessary before cillitary sanctions can be put into effect.- Reuter.

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ALOISI FOR GENEVA

Rome, Apr. 13. An Italian representative, most likely Baron Alots, will leave for Geneva to-morrow to meet Senor Madariaga, representing, the Com- mittee of Thirteen, and to discuss the question of Italo-Ethiopian peace negotiations

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11. Ice House Street.

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FA.J.S.U. with the Japanese au- It is understood that Baron thorities on Tuesday.

in the area Several residents Aloisi won't be accompanied by any

whose

of supply. was delegation.

His position will be something changed from the Shanghai Power like that of the German ambassa-Co. to the Chinese-owned power dor extraordinary, Herr von Rib- lines complain that charges are bentrop, who is the personal re-higher, that the voltage is in- pesentative of the Chancellor, Her sufficient for cooking, and heating. Adolf Hitler-

and that the supply is frequently interrupted.

Heuter's Bulletin Service.

EDEN TO REPORT

same

Charges for lighting are 18.7 cents per kilowatt under S.P.C. London, Apr. 13. Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign schedules, while the Chapel firm amount amount consumed the Secretary, who has just returned charges 18 cents for the to London from Geneva, will meet some of the leading members of Japanese papers reported.

Standard deposit requirements, the Cabinet to-morrow and report: on the League of Nations efforts according to the Japanese dailies,

compare as follows: .. to terminate the Ethiopian war.

He will probably, receive detailed instructions upon the course be shali pursue at Geneva on Thurs day, with respect to the question of imposing further sanctions upon Italy should peace efforts fail.— Reuter's Bulletin Service

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Lighting Heating Power:

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Chapel

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$14

$15

$30

None

$20

$15

$45-

$30

$90

$70

Power charges are also higher

foul play, as far as he knew. de those who foresee a large growth JAPANESE RESIST under the Chinese rates, although

ceased was not financially em- barrassed.

Mr. E. Moore said that he saw Mr. Berrien in the office that morning, when the latter told him he felt terrible and depressed. Witness advised him, to go home to bed, and deceased said he would take the advice...

The house-boy testified that Mr. Berrien returned home at about 11.30 am, on Wednesday" and that his master started to write letters and to type. At 12.30 he called his master to lunch, but the latter told him he did not want to eat. His master then told him to go out and

in the volume of air traffic to and from London. It is also urged that the provision of serodromes should be undertaken by municipal au- thorities in London as well as in the country, and is pointed out that whereas there are 27 muni- cipal aerodromes in Great Britain none of these is in or near London.

LEAGUE BASEBALL TO START

POWER TRANSFER

ነነ

the rentals for heaters are com- paratively lower, the newspapers added.

In the circumstances, the papers continued, Japanese residents in the area are opposed to "the

PRESS

Telephone 30251.

DRIVER CAUTIONED

Car Park Nuisance

Pang Wah, licensed driver of pri- vate car No. 1813 was yesterday summoned before Mr. W. Schoßeld" at the Central Magistracy" with " having caused an obstruction on the south side of Chater Road, near Ice House Street, at 1130 a.m, on March 18.

Mrs. R. Robertson who appeared in court pleaded that neither she nor her chauffeur knew anything about the

new regulations, and nether she herself nor anyone knew there was a new car park in Chater Road, There were по hoices whatever at the upper end of Chater Road,

Acting Aub-Inspector Brittain said the notices were on the side of Chater Road, just east of Ide House Street

Inspector Alexander sald there Was a notice in the middle of the read: "Car Park."

There were two sigris east of Ice House Street. In Chater Road, be- tween Des Voeux Road and Ice House Street, the police permitted cars to be parked in the middle of

Agreement Violation change cter from the S.P.C. sys- the road, and on either side after

Alleged

Shanghai, April 10.

Press.

,

tem. Moreover, it is alleged, the 5 p.m. dalls. Extra boards were transfer itself is illegal as no put up to warn the public that cars agreement has yet been reached should not be parked on the side between the Shanghal Municipal there in the day time. The whole In an emergency meeting con- Council and the Chinese author of Chater Road between Jackson vened at the organization's head- ties regarding the status of the Road and Des Voeux Road was a quarters in the Japanese Club, outside road areas, they added car park in the middle. These Boone Road, at 4 o'clock yesterday Of the three Japanese news changes had been notifed in the A memorial to the memory of

afternoon, members of the Federspapers, the "Mainichi" alone took,

Mrs. Robertson: Is it possible to New York, April 13. 20,000 carrier pigeons used during

tion of Amalgamated Japanese 2 more charitable attitude towards With every manager very con- the Great War was unveiled here to return at 6 pm. He did so,

Street Unions discussed the ques- the Chinese concern, pointing out set a notification?

Mr. Schofield: "You can subs- London, Apr. 14. to-day. It takes the form of a knocked on the door shortly after adent that his club with win the

tion of the transfer of electricity that according to enquiries made 5 o'clock, but received no reply.

There were Lord Fresident of Council, Mr. peasant woman standing amid

After waiting about till 7 o'clock, pennant series, big league baseball supply in the Northern extra by the Japanese Consulate-General cribe to the Government Gazette. cloud of pigeons.

Settlement zoads from the Bhang-with the firm, the latter indicated Mrs. Robertson: Ramsay MacDonald, entered

he opened the door and found Mr. Bets under way to-morrow.

Eight major teams are playing hal Power Company's system to its willingness to walve deposit re- three cars there this moming, and nursing home to-day for a minor

Flity carrier pigeons were releas- Berrien lying dead on the floor.

York Yankees that of the Chapel Water and quirements, in the case of respon- don't see why only my driver operation which is not connected with the eye trouble he has had.ed during the ceremony, which was He immediately telephoned Mr. including New

attended by many military officials. Clifford

against Washington Senators at Electricity Company sible, cllents. The Chapel Water should have to suffer. The verdict of this Court," said Washington President Roosevelt Carrier geons were used exten- sively in 1910 to convey messages the Coroner, "is that the deceased is expected to attend this match from isolated sectors on the north E. G, Berrien met his death by a and to toss out the first bail of the

[gun-shot wound, self-inficted. seasons. east front in France

Beater. Buicide""N.C.D.N.")

can-

His engagements have been celled for a period of a few weeks. but he hopes thereafter to return to his official duties fully restored to health

Reuter.

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The issue has been agitating and Electricity Co. has further Mr Schofield cautiored defen- paper, sald road sometimes, a park and some Japanese residents in the district asked to supply the Japanese In- dant, remarking that it certainly request for consular action against with power, the

times not a párk. and led to the fling of a formal dustry Fair, on N. Szechnen Road was very confusing to have the

try the("N.C.D.N."). the projected transfer

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