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PRIVATE CONVERSATION WITH CHIANG

Soong Considers Settlement

Of Revolt Now Possible

General Yen Sends Delegates To Sianfu

Nankis, December 21.

Mr. T. V. Soong wired from Sianfu that he had, a private conversation with Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, last evening. The message did not reveal what transpired at the meeting with the Generalisalme, but it is understood that Mr. Soong informed the Government that be considered a settlement of the revolt is now possible.

Mr. Soong was expected to re- turn from Sianfu at 2 o'clock this afternoon, but so far he has not arrived.

Mr. Herman Swenson, American missionary in Stanfu, stating that all Americans in Sianfu are Bate, Chao Tal-wen and Hai » Yuan- Word" was also received from chang. delegates of General Yen Kansu stating that the Americans Hal-shan, are believed to be pro-in Pingling and Chingming are ceeding to Bianfu früm Taiyuanfu |- to-day.

afe, but nothing is known about the Americans in Lanchow.-- Ketter.

.AMERICANS SAFE The American Embassy this morning received word from

CHEN CHI TANG'S TELEGRAM

Rebel Lender Denounced

Nanking Dec, 21. General Chen Chi-tang form war-lord of Kwangtung, Prynce has telegraphed to the Nanking

Government from Berlin, Ger many, denouncing the rebel Mar- shal Chang. Hsuch-dang for de- talning Marshal Chiang Kai-shek as a prisoner in Sanfu.

In denouncing Marshal Chang Hsueh lang as a rebel and a traiter to his country, General Chen Chi-tang urges the whole nation to support the Central Government.

The telegram E signed by General Chen Chi-tang and teri others

Chinese Evening Prei

CHOW' LOO GREATLY CONCERNED

Desires To Proceed To Nanking

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(Other messages on Page 9).

YOUNG MARSHAL'S BROTHERS

Sudden Departure From Tientsin

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The Tiger Again! Devours Cow

Near Village

Residents of the Lok Ma Chow Village in the British New Territory report that two days ago, a tiger killed and devoured one of their cows.

At first the villagers thought the cow was stolen, but on scouring the near-by hills, they found the on, the hill-side, together with bloodstained remains" of the "cow proots of is having been killed by a tiger:

Chineas Evening Pres.

AMUSING. "MURDER”

(BY" BIM") night two Chinese walked into the Shortly after nine o'clock last Water Folice Station, one a cam- phor-box maker and the other a rattan-shop keeper.

"This man killed me!" the latter excitedly told the desk-sergeant and pointed an accusing: Anger at: the other visitor. "Now he bring me here."

"I did not kill him." said the other vehemently denying ... the charge against him. "He tried to kill me!"

-Police humour could stand this no longer and a grilling of the pair revealed the following tale.

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REPULSE BAY TRAGED

American Woman's Death

WITNESSES

TELL OF SUICIDE THREATS

Disclosures At Inquest

"Daisy, my dear, I've had a wonderful life, and l'i away and you'll never sen / me_ ́arain!"

These words were spoken by the late Mrs. M. M. Carnrick, American citizen, to Miss Daisy O'Keefe a few hours before body was found on the beach at Repulse Bay.

Witnesses at the inquest which commenced yesterday st Central Magistracy into the circumstances surrounding the death Mrs. Carnrick, testifled to her having frequently threatened commit suicide.

Mr. K. Keen sat as Coroner and Det.-Sub-Insp. J. O'Donovan was present on behalf of the Police:

The following jury wES em panelled:Mr. J. Murphy." (Fore- man), Mr. J. F. E Rozario and Mr. K. R. Macaskill

a watchman and she decide return.

Anthony Carroll, stock bra deposed that he had known deceased for about six ws Witness Ived at Repulse Hotel. Some time toward"

Dr. D. H. Smith, of the Govern-end of September the dece ment. Clva Hospital, who conduct ed the post mortem examination, deposed that, in his opinion the cause of death was drowning.

TIRED OF LIFE

quoted witness for a tonn asked for 100 and the wit save $300 Hong Kong currens The last time witness BAW. was on October (27, mengg

Ex Worship: Dd she ever r The next witness, Miss Daisy tion suicide? pene O'Keefe testided that the de-Witness: Yes, something n ceased visited her very frequently On October 26 witness had & party at her. (witness's) house and friends present incuded Mes Dand and Mr Walken and called about 13.55 p.m. -and left fust before 7 pm and during the party she mentioned that she was tired of life and had done herself in. Deceased stated that she was. 52 years of age and did not want) to live.

Peiping Dec. 20.

An Englishman, so the "dead such-ilang being denounced by rattan shop and asked its proprie-witness's sister. The deceased

For Martha Ching mah stated, walked into the

practically the whole Chinese for If he could recommend a good hation for kidnapping and de-dealer of camphor-boxes. Where taining Marshal Chiang Kai-shek upon the shopkeeper" took_the and others as prisoners in Stanfu, would-be customer to his friend" and well knowing that his rebel-who can a shop in Canton Road Ilous behaviour will never be .for- When the first camphor-box was given by the Chinese people, and | brought-out for the foreigner to further owing to the threats of see, the rattan man frowned upon kidnapping by patriotic students. It his disapproval. "No good!" he it is reported that Chang eh advised the customer. Then, he ming and Chang Hauch-ahuen. told the. Police his friend struck brothers of the young rebel chief, him on the back of his head with Marshal Chang Hsueh-kang sud- his fist. denly left Tientsin yesterday.

But the other man had a dif- ferent story to tell He, the cam- brothers'phor-box dealer, was assaulted by

It is understood that: Marshal Chang Hsueh-lang's formerly resided in the British and French Concessions in Tien- tsin with their mother, and as tar be ascertained, their whereabouts is unknown to any-

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his friend for no resson at all." He. begged the police to use their in- fuence to prevent the rattan man from "King" hlm.

"Killing is a bad business," the guardian of the law told the com- plaining pair and sent them back to their shops, one at a time, with ah admonition to behave them- selves in future.

AIRMAIL DUE TO-DAY

The R.M.A. Dorado with airmail from Europe is due this forenoon. It is understood that the airliner ts keeping to scheduled time.

Canton, Dec. 21. Although indisposed, it is stated that Dr. Chow Loo, Chancellor of the Chung Shan University, Can- ton, who is greatly concerned at

London, Dec. 21, the detention of Marshal Chiang

Advance bookings on railways Kal-shek in Slaniu wishes to and in hotels at seaside and inland proceed to Nanking to assist in resorts indicate the likelihood of obtaining the early literation of an exceptionally heavy Christmas Marshal Chiang Kai-shek.

rush, and shops and stores in The Central Government has London and its suburbs and in the telegraphed repeatedly to Dr. provinces report business on a scale Chow Lco urging him to proceed unequalled in recent years. to Nanking, but owing to the In London. on Saturday shops. present condition of his health. remained open throughout the which has been worsened by the afternoon and they were besleged news of the gravity of the Slan by immense crowds," and to-day affair, his secretary, Mr. Mooy shops and pavements again pre- Ngok does not think he is. t. toj sented a congested and antmated travel North at present.

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"I could lay hands on any amount of money if I wanted to." remarked the deceased. "Daisy, my dear, I have had a wonderful life and I am going away and you will never set me again,” she continued...

A short while after the de- ceased felt the house accompant- ed by witness's sister..

Just before the left, the de- ceased had a Martini cocktail.

AN IDEAL SPOT Witness continued that the de- ceased said she knew of an ideal spot at Repulse Bay and that, in fact, she (deceased) went there one day but the was folowed by

Senor Quezon's Gift To Sir

Robert Ho Tung

On the occasion of the departure of Senor Manuel Quezon, President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, for Manila, His Ex- cellency sent, to Sir Robert Ho Tung a most cordial letter of thanks for the hospitality which Sir Robert had extended to the Fresident during his unofficial visit to the Colony.

Accompanying this letter was a large autographed photograph of Senor Quezon. “

LANCASHIRE WAGES DISPUTE

London, Dec. 21.

The wages dispute in connection with which notices to cease work had been given to over 100,000 operatives in the spinning section. of the cotton industry of Lanca shire has been settled without an actual strike developing. The agréement has still to be formally ratuled on both aides, put it is unanimously recommended by the negotiating committee and ratifica tion ta certain.

The settlement is a compromise and represents 9 per cent. vance on standard piece rates against 1 per cent, which

had been claimed by operati

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the ray She mentioned that either found or chose a spot. telephoned me about 4.30 from Miss O'Keefe's room October 21, and I went to see about 5 pm and only stayed

ve minutes

MENTIONED SUICIDE MAN DANE TIMES A J. G. Walker testined that knew the deceased

very Witness was living at Rer Bay Hote when the deceased in residence there. She ment ed 'suicide to witness on nume occasions. Naturally, sald⠀⠀⠀ joking One day she came witness, he thought she

witness's room and said that; had walked into the water t her dress and asked: "Don't think the laundry has clea well?”

On the evening of October at 7 pm at the Gloucester H the deceased opened her hand and abxwed witness an enve and said, "Six of these have my dog to sleep and there enough for me.

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