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TRIPLE MURDER EARLY GERMAN

IN JERUSALEM

RACIAL BITTERNESS INCREASED

Jerusalem, May 17.

A cold-blooded crime which will help to embliter the racial strife in Palestine was perpetrated last night when an unknown person the tired ve revolver shots into crowd which was leaving a large cinema in the Jewish quarter of

isalem. Three Jews were kill1- cd almost instantly and two others were slightly wounded.

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Berlin, May 20. The German answer to the Bri- rish.. questionnaire on Herr Hitler's peace proposals will, it is now be- lleved in well-informed quarters there be sent to London almost im- mediately after the formation of the new French Government at the beginning of June.

The ghts had just gone on the conclusion of the performance and the spectators were preparing to leave when the

tired gunman point blank into

the mass and then made his escape almost be

It will thus be available before fure anyone had realized what had

the next meeting of the League happened. The police have a des-,

Council at Geneva, on June 16. eription of the man, who is stated

-Since the questionnaire Was to have, peen dressed in European

handed over, the German attitude clothes and to have been bare-

of a number of points has been headed.

For the funeral of the three vic-considerably clarified tims this morning all Jewish shops ir Jerusalem

closed until noon as a sign of mourning. An immense crowd of Jews assembled outside the Hospital to which the 'victims had been taken, but wis allowed to follow the coffins only for a short distance. In order to avold Incidents it was arranged, that only 12 omnibuses containing

were

mourners should go to the Jewish cemetery in the Valley of the Kedron, where the bodies were in- terted. and while the funeral was in progress The Cameron High- landers made a route march in the

neighbourhood. A curfew has been Introduced from to-night over the whole municipal, area of Jerusalem.

This crime has greatly increased

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1936.

ENGINEERING AND BUILDING

COMBATING COMPRESSED-AIR

ILLNESS

Paper On Subject Delivered

Following upon

a paper on the prevention of compressed - air sickness read by Sir Henry Japp. K.B.E, before one of the engineer: ing institutions, a suggestion was made to the Council of the Institu-

on of Civil Engineers that con- sulting

engineers should confer with engineering contractors with 4 wew to drawing up regulations by Press for works carried out under com- As a result a com- comment and by the speeches of pressed air, Nazi leaders. The picture is committee was constituted.

Some Alte sitting for pleted by certain private state-

months, the committee submitted ments

The Drst question, which asks its report to the Council of the of Civil Engineers whether Germany can

con-Institution now clude "genuine treaties," will pre-early in the present year, and this. sumably, be answered in the air-the tall title of which is "Report of the Committed on Regulations mative.

for the Guidance of Engineers and Contractors for Work Carried Out under Compressed Air." has published by the recently been Institution.

It is not thought likely that Herr Hitler will use this opportunity to state that full German "equality of rights" will only be attained when the colonial question has been sol- ved. In his Reichstag speech on March 7 he expressly postponed consideration of this problem until after Germany's return to the League of Nations.

thrown on the German view of the Interesting light was, however,

sanctity of treaties by Dr. Goebbels. Minister of Propaganda, in a speech at Leipzig yesterday. In this, he contrasted the "paragraphs" et treaties with the vital rights of a people.

Admiralty times of decompression for periods of exposure of two or three hours, at pressures greater than 10 lb. per square inch, are too short for calsson or work, except where very prompt and

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There are cases, however, which the machine, &c. has to be moved into place along the face of the foundation so that project- bolts are inadmissible. TO ing

Messrs. provide for such cases

Limited, Company, Rawiplug Cromwell-road, London, S.W.7, in- troduced the loose "bolt type. A

this type the cone causing expan- ston is in the form of a nut into which an ordinary bolt is screwed downwards, that is, the solid head of the bolt is above the flange of and the the part to be secured tightening is done with an ordin- ary spanner on that head. A con- siderable improvement" has recent- ly been made with this type of bolt. been made with this type of bolt. The end of the sections of the sleeve has been prolonged into a kind of leg which is turned over towards the centre at its end. The nut is provided with grooves in which the legs lie, the net result being that it is contained in a cage which prevents it from falling out when the ferrule is inserted in the hole and centres it to receive the bolt. At the same time the nut is prevented from turning under the screwing-up action and is of am- ple strength. We understand that.

The Raw expansion. bol, de- firm hold for signed to give foundation or anchoring bolts in concrete, stone or other materials, without the use of grouting wedges is made in two types, both of which the holding effect is secured by the expansion of a cor- rugated cylindrical rounding the belt and divided longitudinally into four parts. The ferrule is expanded into a conical form by the drawing up of a coni- cal head inside it at the bottom. frequent use of the recom-

the parts being kept together at An- pression chamber is possible.

the top by a ring. When the ma- other consideration of the utmost

chine or structure to be secured practical importance in tunnel or caisson work is the fact that, after ir place can be slipped on to the a certain period of exposure, the holding-down bolts in a direction tissues in all parts of the body parallel to their length, the elgathecome practically saturated with panding cone is formed on the end of the bolt and the bolt and fer- gas, so that a more prolonged ex-

rule are inserted into the hole in posure does no give rise with the

in the foundation together, tigh- same time of decompression, to any additional risk. The committee hastening being effected by a nut in therefore reached the conclusion the ordinary way. that. by taking advantage of this fact, the working period in tunnels or in caissons can be extended with safety much beyond that which has hitherto been customary, pro- vided adequate time is given for decompression. Safety has. 'hit- THE INTRODUCTION

by The report opens with an introherto, usually been obtained auction in which a brief historical reducing working periods to

point at which a certain limited outline of the work carried out to

time of decompression is required, combat caisson disease, or com-

The and, in the case of high pressure. committee state that investiga- by rated pressed-air ulness, is giver.

two working periods tions conducted some sixty years separated by an interval of three cr

fcur

doubling hours. thus agu by the French physiologist,

number of decompressions per Paul Bert, showed that the symp shift, and causing a great waste toms are due to the blood and

of workmen's time, all of which tissues becoming supersaturated

has to be paid for. with nitrogen through exposure to

LONG PERIOD "FAVOURED the high air pressure. the gas effervescing and forming" bubbles" Actually, it is safer and more employ one long when the pressure is reduced, thus economical to

circulation. to be working period per shift and to causing the Partially arrested in one or other meet the increased risk due to in portions of the body. It was fur-crease of pressure by augmenting far as necessary. the time of ther observed that the symptoms could be avoided by limiting the decompression. With the prote period of exposure or by subject- Ing men who had been so exposed to slow and gradual decompres sion. It was; moreover, found that the symptoms could be completely are re-relieved by immediately returning essential to

the sufferer into the compressed thoroughly, comfortable, and part air. A supplement to the "Ad of the decompression time may be miralty Report on Deep Diving." occupied in taking a meal, "Good which published in 1907, describes ventliation and electric or the method of calculating the time water heating should be provided It would be possible required for safe stage decom-as required. pression after varying periods of to shorten the time of decompres- exposure under different pressures.ston considerably by getting the and ends with a corresponding men to.. perform muscular table for the guidance of divers. though this may prove to be im- This table, which was drawn up practicable. by Dr. Haldane, is-now in success-

In tunnel build ng. It is a great in length of ferrule. Three smaller sizes are also made, but the tunnel as tul use among divers in all parts advantage, after

these have not the hook attach of the world. It has,

however, proceeded some distance, to have à been only partially employed second bulkhead with air locks. ment on the ferrule.

The men may then be decom- civil-engineering work, and re-

pressed rapidly in two m.n- tor. At 23 stations this exceeded quires modification before it can

the working pressure 50 per cent., reaching 75.5 per T WE be the largest jamboree It is difficult to see how this generally be applied for this class utes from

to the pressure between the bulk-cent, at the Kearsley station of ever organised in the North 01, doctrine can be combined with re-

heads, which, when possible, should the Lancashire Electric Power England, and Lord Barnard, Dur-spect for the existing territorial

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE be maintained at half the absolute Company. Actually the highest ham County Scou: Commissioner status of Europe. It is, therefore.

Practical experience in tuzneЛ-

pressure. Whilst the men are figure recorded was $4 per cent. at and owner of the castle, will be the probable that the German answer

work has shown that the walking in this intermediate the station of the Lochaber Power to this question will be somewhat times of decompression which can chier.

chamber to the outer airlocks, this Company, where the conditions, vague.

sarely be applied, after long ex- exercise is helping to de-aerate are of course special, though thas

·ATTITUDE TO LEAGUE

posure to pressures up to about 35 their bodies, so that in decom so high a gure can be reached is The most important of the re- Ib. per square inch are definitely ¦ pressing from half the absolute maining questions deal with. Ger- less than those given in the Ad-pressure to atmosphere in the many's return to the League. It is miralty tables. Practical ex. outer air locks, there is much less possible that. In view of the pres-posure does not give rise with the risk of bubbles forming

the tension und' bas produced a most painful impression on the Jewish population. The Arab Press advances the theory that the mur- derer was 1 Jewish Communist: but the Jews not unnaturally hold a different opinton and belleve that they have now to face a cam- paign of deliberate terrorism de signed to drive them from this country. Feeling among them is divided how best to

face it: but one section, consisting mainly of Revisionists. favours

retaliation and wishes to answer blow with blow. From this it can be realized Bri- that the prospect facing the tish Administration is not a cheer- Tul one. The situation since the outbreak at Jaffa four weeks ago has gone from bad to worse.

CANVAS TOWN ON

VAST ESTATE

10,000 Scouts In North Of England's Biggest Jamboree

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AUSTRIA AND DANZIG

The next British question asks what view Germany takes of the remaining operative clauses of the Treaty of Versalles. It is difficult to see that Germany can avold making reservations in her answer on colonies and the status of Austria, Danzig, and Memel,

It has already been made clear in newspaper articles here that the provisions of the Versailles Treaty Articles 80, 99, and 100- dealing with these points garded here as null and vold,

apparently The distinction drawn by the German Government between the "Reich" and the "Ger- man nation" is the subject of the next question. It is asked whether Germany recognises and intends to

existing respect the

status of

Interesting light was thrown un this by Herr Frauentela, formerly Nazi dis.rict leader for Austria, in a recent lecture in Berlin Univer- sity. He said that Herr Hitler was the "leader of all Germans." implied that this fact over-rode all

Europe. London, May 21. A camp for more than 10.000 Scouts from all parts of the Brash Isles and from France. Holand. Denmark, Norway. and Sweden is to be formed during the first nine days of August on the grounds of Raby Castle, near the village of Staindrop County Durham.

national frontiers.

and

Lord Baden-Powell, the Chef Scout, and Lady Baden-Powell, the Chlet Guide, will visit the jamboree on August 6, when the Scouts will be supported by" a contingent of about 5000 Guides from Durham and thousands of Wolf Cubs froment situation at Geneva, Germany Northumberland and Durham.

TO OCCUPY 700 ACRES

Altogether some 700 acres of the

will take the opportunity to reserve

a definite answer on this point.

The

British questionnaire as- vast estate will be taken up by sumes that "no difficulty will arise actual camping activities, but the as regards conformity of the pro- Dact with Scouts will have full permission of posed non-aggression Lord Barnard to carry out scouting the obligations of members of the acavities over the whole of his. League of Nations and 70,000-acre estate, which stretches operation of these pacts will take as far away as Appleby, n West-place within the framework of the

morland.

KING TO RECEIVE FREEMASONS

that the

of work.

ing

aure-involving one working period per shift, the time spent for de- compression is longer at the higher pressures than that hitherto em- ployed. For this reason, it is make the man-locks

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this modification has greatly in- creased the general handiness of the device; The anchoring proper- ties are not, of course, affected and bolts set in concrete will fall from torsional stress "rather than draw

out when subjected to "a destruc-

tive test. The loose bolt type is standardised in a number of sizes, ranging from in.. in diameter by

a testimony to the reliability of the plant. On the other hand, the well-known Bankside station of the City of London Electric Light- ing Company, though it had an output of 101,239,680 kWh, only reached a load factor of 17.5 per cent. In this connection it may be noted that as long as the hours of operation exceeded 2,400 in the year, the load factor was calculat- ed on the 8,760 hours basis, though an indication is given in the re-

turns where the hours of genera- tion were less than 6,800. Com-

be made with care.

TOTAL ELECTRICITY The total electricity generated during the year was 18,993,474,438

League.".

The German Press is already The camp itself will be a model

Th most interesting and signi- eficiency of the station reached parisons must therefore, in justice, asking. "What League?" This cant thing about the returns of 28.59 per cent, which is also the town, with its own shopping cen-

Both electricity generated at, and fuel highest in the country. tre, telephones, water supply, and question. though in more diplo

consumed in, the power stations of figures are, of course, great im- other facilities, while if necessarymatic language, may well form an the fourteenth century castle taalt. Important part of the German

Great Britain during 1935, which provements upon anything which Government's answer. will serve as a hospital with the

It has been have now been issued by the Elec- I was thought could be realised Wh, compared with 16,895,551,398 kWh in 1934, an increase of 12.4 made clear here in inspired Pressirtelty Commissioners, is that the a few years ago. Medical Officer of Health for

per cent. The total coal, coke and comment that the retention of average coal consumption at the ... PRESENT RETURNS Northumberland in attendance.

fuel oll consumed was 12,500,058. Article No. 16-which provides for Battersea station of the London The present return deals with

tons, compared with 11,479,418 Sanctions in the League Coven-Power Company was as low as 0.96 458 generating stations, a decrease

tons an increase of 8.9 per cent, ant may render German return to b per kilowatt-hour. The infor- of twelve from the number of the the Leagué difficult.

mation about the operation of this previous year. Actually, however, this again indicating the economy The policy of the German Gov- station, which we gave in a recent twenty-seven of the less efficient that is being achieved. In fact, ernment is, therefore, likely to be issue of Engineering, may in some

the average consumption for all stations were closed down, the dir- one of "walt and see until the question of League revision has degree have prepared our readem ference belug accounted for by the stations reached the low figure of for this excellent result, but it is opening of six new and two stand 1.54 lb. per kilowatt-hour, com- been, tackled.

none the less fully worthy of re-by stations and the inclusion of Pared with 1:58 lb. in 1934. Of the cord. It must make Battersea not seven already existing stations for total output given above 18,106,-

· 107,488 kWh, or 95.33 per cent. Centralisation is naught, who is Grand Master of only the most economical station the arst time.

were generated m steam stations, in the country, but probably in the therefore progressing at a satisThis percentage was slightly lower the Freemasons,

King Edward VII, who held high world, and Sir Leonard Pearce and factory rate. That a greater pru Madohic office before his succès- his staff are heartily to be con portion of the total load is being than in 1834. when it was 85.52 per It is expected that the address son, took the title of "Protector gratulated on the successful out-carried by the more economical cent. The change is mainly due to the increase in the amount of will be presented to the King by of the Treemasons" after he become of so much hard work stations is shown by the upward

may be added that the thermal Jump in the figures for load fac- ! (Confinsed on Page 3) his great-uncle, the Duke of Con-came King.

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London, May 18, It is understood that the King, on June 5. will receive at Eucking ham Palace a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Freemasons, who will present an address to him.

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