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K.-C. RAILWAY EXCITEMENT

DISASTER

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The engine, with No. 43 coupled on to its water-wagon, then rushed on to Shek Tau Station where a message was immediately sent out on its arrival there at 3.25 p.m., within 14 minutes of the outbreak of the Bre. At Shek Tau the train was loaded with Chinese soldiers and taken back to the scene of the disaster where the officers and men performed admirable work in rendering first aid to the injured who were put on board the train, together with the remaining pas- sengers, and taken to Shek Tau.

In the meantime an engine had been sent from Shek Lung Station (Kilometres 84.60) to the scene of the accident where it was con- nected to the unburnt coaches which

conveyed to Shek were Lung...

AT PRISON

INSPECTION

(Continued from Page 1).

Well-Ventilated Cells » Dealing with the prison cells. these are all very well" ventilated. and in addition to a plank, which serves as a bed, the Astalic prison- ers will each be provided with the usual utensils for meals, a brush for cleaning out his cell and his bedding. Each cell is fitted with

bell and all a prisoner had to do, should he wish to make a report to the warder on duty, la to press the button and the light directly over the door of his cell will show, This will remain lit until it is put out by the warder on duty.

So far as the European, section | is concerned, each cell is provided with a collapsible spring-bed, and In addition to the usual bedding and utensils, prayer books are also provided.

The Hall

DOCTORS DESPATCHED ·· The message having got through so quickly, the Chinese authorities were thus able to despatch doctors and helpers with medical equip-where the prisoners may exercise ment to the spot by the Flying in wet weather, is the hall or lec

Dragon

Express, which had been waiting for its time of de- parture at Tai Shi Tao. This same train was subsequently used for conveying more of the injured and the remaining passengers to Can- ton

At the

time of his interview, Major Walker stated that the roll of dead numbered 70 passengers, while approximately 35 were in Jured. All the dead bodies were tabulated by the medical refier party at the spot and the bodies were conveyed to Canton at 11.30 a.m. on Sunday. Only one case was brought down to Kowloon and admitted into the local hos- pital but the man was so badly

burned that he died.

most

Quezon's Trip To

America Postponed

(Continued from Pare 1.)

The change in the itinerary and date of departure of President "Quezon was declared at Malacañan as due to his desire to complete some pending gover- ment business which he has to at- tend to personally. The postpone- ment, however, will not in any way affect any plans of the com- monwealth government for the forthcoming economic conference in Washington, except possibly in the date of the President's arrival and the departure from Manila of the main body of the Philippine trade delegation.

President Quezon expects reach Washington, by March 4 in accordance with his latest plan. He had originally intended to leave Manila on January 23 and proceed direct to the United States via the

To the left of the covered yard. Pacific.

ture room which is fitted with benches and desks, complete with a platform and blackboard at one end.

The reception room is near the main entrance to the Prison. In this room each prisoner, as he is admitted, is required to take a bath after which he is given his prison clothes and the rest of his "equipment" before he is allotted a cell,

BRIEF STOPS IN EUROPE

The change of plan involves brief stops in some European cities which he intended, it was under- stood, to visit on his return trip tu the Philippines after his pre- Himinary conferences with Ameri- can officials on the proposed Phi- lippine-American trade parley.

The President will leave Manila aboard the s. s. Victoria which will take him as far as Genoa, Italy. He will change steamer in this city, boarding the s. a. Cont de Savois for New York.

All Precautions Taken Enquiries from Mr. Feltham elicited the information that every

The change in the President's precaution has been taken against sailing date will also slightly affect any attempted escape from prison.lans of Washington officials rela- Even the manholes are specially tive to the date of the preliminary

fitted with iron gratings, and

though the "channels" are Ave conversations, it was understood, An Associated Press report in- feet in diameter. the "entry" into

dicated that, President Quezon the sea is not one big opening but

awaited in Washington a cluster of holes each about only WAS six inches in diameter so that only on February 20. It was declared water may alter through.

In official circles that there

It is understoot that the change- was some slight misunderstanding over from the old prison is being regarding the departure plans of one gradually but it is expected the President since his last wire that within a week all the prisoners advice to Washington officials from Hong Kong will be transfer through Governor Frank Murphy

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BURNING SMELL OF RUBBER Questioned as to what informa- tion the railway authorities were able to obtain from the passengers, Major Walker stated that a mist class passenger said that the Arst intimation he had of the fire was a burning smell of rubber and soon after this flames broke out suddenly from among the passen gers' luggage. Evidence exists that this fire also broke out al-red to Stanley, In addition to His of Michigan was that he would not simultaneously in the ad- Excellency, the Governor, His Ex-be there until March. His plan cellency the General-Officer Com-will take him to Washington on joining coach which spread rapidly.manding, Major-General, A. W. March 4 which confirms his pre-

Major Walker informed the Bartholomew was present at yes-vious official announcement. Press that the Ministry of Com-terday's Inspection as were mern- As to the exact date of departure munication has despatched a tele-

era of the Executive and Legis- of the main body of the official de- lative Councils and many pro-legation from the Philippines · minent local residents.

headed by Vice-President Sergio Osmeña no announcement was Avaliable. It was explained at Malacañan that it will depend Air Mal! for. Swatow, Amey, upon later developments possibly

Foochow and North China on the outcome of the preliminary and informal conversations be (via Shanghal). tween Washington officials and President Quezon.

gram to Nanking concerning this fire and it is expected that a public enquiry into the matter will be conducted in the near future.

HONG KONG

CABARETS

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dancers at the Hong Kong Hotel. Few band leaders have been more popular than Norman, and his charming wite" Dorothy is a real "personality singer" of great charm.

Mr. J. W. Franks, asikted by his emclent stas, conducted the vis! tors round the Prison, the inspec- tion fasting about an hour, after which tea and refreshments were served.

SWANSEA RUGGER

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Contral and South Amerios Chanda" And EUROPE via San Francisco.---- des Ban Francisco, 18th February 14

WEDNESDAY It was indicated possible, how | Bwatow, Amoy and Formosa ever, that the Osmeña delegation Foochow via Swatow...

Haiphong Scotland's Representatives may leave Manila within a fort- night of the departure of the Pre-

THURSDAY·· London; Jan 18.

aldent in case President Quezon | Foochow following rugger players should believe that this should be Strait, Ceylon, Indis, East and South)

Afric represent Scotland against the course to be followed. This wi Wales at Swansea on February 2plan is believed justified since the Shanghai, Japan and EUROPE via Biberis

Japan Then there are the splendid **Kerr (Heriota), Johnson (Rich Informal discussion of the proposed Letters for "Imperial " Airways cabaret acts at the Gloucester, mond), Dick (Guy's Hospital), agenda of the Philippine-American Hotel where Harles and Robert the McRae (St Andrew's University), trade conference would not take

Shaw (Glasgow High talented Italian their debut on Saturday night to a School), Ross (Hillhead), Logan even if it should protract beyond large and appreciative audience. (Edinburgh Wanderers), Hender- Their programme opened with an son (Dunfermline), Grey (Gala). Adagio dance, a wonderfully plastic Another, Horsburgh (London Boot

Melville (Army). Young interpretation, but their best num-tish), ber which revealed their dramatic (Cambridge University), capabilities was an apache dance. (Selkirk), G. D. Shaw (Gala), it is set.

McRae, Ross, Henderson Hors- It was an excellent performance which received rounds of applause.burgh. Melville and Youlg are Another talented artiste on the making their debut as interna-

tionals-- programme was Henale Rogotta Beuter.

artistes, made R. W.

who is being featured at the Gloucester in some clever numbers. This dancer, with a charming personality, has an extensive and varied repertoire, and the "grace and ease with which she performa the most difficult somersaults and. handsprings on the limited space of a ballroom floor is astonishing.

These artistes proved a big at- traction and their subsequent ap- pearances will be watched with in terest. They will appear at the Gloucester every Wednesday, Fri- day and Saturday until further

notice.

CONVICTS ESCAPE

IN CANADA,

Guelph, Jan. 18. Between 25 and 30 convicte have excaped from Ontario Reforma- tory, following a riot in which temporary control was gained by

M.C.C

Waters

MATCH DRAWN Abandoned Owing To Rain

Hobart, Jan, 18.

The match between the M.C.C. and a Combined XI had to be abandoned as a draw to-day after

at 3.15 p.m. It was the third and last day of play, and

Owing to rain there was no play before lunch.

more

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this period of time it still would be

од hand in Prudent that the Philippine dele- Bation should be Washington for partey if and when

Who will go on the Quezon and on the Osmeña delegations could not be ascertained. It was stated at Malacañan that President Que- zon has reached no definite deci- sion on the matter. That he will be-accompanied by aides and cus- tomary assistant and clerical per sonnel was declared definite but who will be invited among govern- ment officials by the President to accompany him remains to be de- sided by him. .

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Insofar as the Philippines is con- cerned, it is ready for the confer- ence, it was stated in administra- tive circles. All available data and Batavia information which may be needed:

at the conference have been prɛ- pared and the officials who would

the prisoners, who forced warders. Two cases each of diphtheria and ❘ form part of the delegation are be--|

typhold and one of cerebro-spinal; Hieved ready to enter into discus- fever were notified to the local Health authorities for the 48 hours ended, on Sunday."

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ston of all aspects of the future trade and political relationship be- tween the two countries.

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