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Serious Insinuations Against
Against Former Compradore
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INSURGENT OFFENSIVE
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ON MALAGA
Fleet Takes Active Part
In Operations
FUENGIROLA CAPTURED
Gibraltar, February 6.
The Insurgents announce that they have captured Fuengirola, The fleet took an twenty miles to the southwest of Malaga.
many active part in the engagement in which there were casualties on both sides.
The insurgents hope to be in the outskirts of Malaga in a couple of days-Reuter.
WARSHIP BOMBED
Madrid, Feb. 8. It is reported that the Govern- ment forces gained ground in the thrust towards Toledo. The Gov- ernment 15 now controlling the whole food supply in Madrid. In the north, the Government artillery Is bombarding Oviedo and R village near Gljon.
'An Almeria message states that an Insurgent cruiser bombarded Malaga and latér Government aeroplanes bombed the warship,
"the encounter lasting half an hour.
The result is not known. Reuter's Bulletin Service.
BRIDGES BLOW UT
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London, Feb. 6. An insurgent radio. message
that asserts
General Kleber. former commander of Madrid's International Brigide, has arrived at Malaga to organise resistance against the insurgents
Earlier reports from Spain of attacks by insurgents have petered out. However,
the insurgents
claim that six of their columns. pressing on Malaga are meeting with no great resistance, and de- clare that the advance has
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Rosary Church Wedding
The wedding between Mr. A. Y. Alvares and Miss M. B. Botelho was solemnised at the Bosary Church, Kowloon, un Saturday, after which the above photograph was taken. (Photo by King's Studio).
Recent Railway
been
Disaster Sequel
Canton, Feb. 7. sentatives of the Rallway Depart- Owing to the great, importancement of the Nanking Central Gov- of the stability and safety of the ernment, make a thorough and Kowloon-Canton Railway, Mr. Lau complete enquiry into the cause of Wal-alk of the Kwangtung Depart-the recent accidents, ment of Reconstruction, in view of
CANTON-SAMSHUI RAILWAY
the recent burning and derailing- Owing to the increase of passen- of railway coaches, and in order to, ger trainic during the past twelve guard against a repetition of such months, the superintendent of the disastrous happenings, has deput- Canton-Bamshul branch line of
ed Mr. Liu Long-yue to proceed to the Canton-Hankow Railway has the office of the Chinese "Bection | decided to run an extra morning of the rallway to confer with the train between Bhek Wal Tong and superintendent, Mr. L Luk-chlu. Samshut for four days beginning
Both will, in co-operation with | from Baturday last- the English adviser and two repte | Chinese Feening Preis.
Miss Ethel Morrison's Claim · For $29,000
Possibility Of Criminal Proceedings
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BANK APPEANED
MR." CHỦA PO-SIN, FORMER COMPRADORE OF THE FRENCH BANKRUPTCY COURT ON SATURDAY FOR HIS PUBLIC EXAMINATION, MISS ETHEL MOR- RISON, ONE OF THE CREDITORS, MADE SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM IN CON- NECTION WITH SOME SHARES SHE HAD PLACED IN HIS CHARGE WHICH MR. CHOA ADMITTED THAT HE HAD SOLD, BUT ADDED THAT THERE WAS AN UNDERSTANDING BE TWEEN THEM, AND THAT THIS HAD GIVEN HIM FULL LIBERTY OF ACTION.
WHEN FOR HIS HONOUR THE CHIEF JUSTICE, BIR ATHOLL MACGREGOR, AT THE
The debtor was closely questioned by Sir Atboll, and after Miss Morrison had made a certain statement, His Lordship told her that there is a remedy open to her in another Court on the facts she had stated. Mr. J. B. Prentls, the acting Official Receiver, then remarked that if there was a possibility of criminal proceedings, it would be advisable to keep open the public examination until the next Session of the Bankruptcy Court and an order to that effect was made by His Lordship
examination was com- At that time my father was com- Mr. J. B. Prentis (Official Re-i public
menced.
pradore of the firm. On the death ceiver) stated that at the first meeting of the creditors no re-, From the witness box, Choa Po-of my father in 1910 I became compradore. I inherited $5,000 solution was passed because there sin told the Court that he had no
allas and no tong names. He was from my father's estate. In 1926 was not the majority; there being
I became the owner of property born in Hong Kong and was $28,000 against and $20,000 in
educated at the Diocesan Boys Nos. 3, 4 and 5 at Blacksmith favour. At the adjourned meeting school and left there in 1900.
Lane." $80,000 were in favour and $29,000 against which was a majority.
"After leaving school," said the witness, 'I was employed at the China Sugar Refinery Company Limited but received no salary.
Els Lordship then made the or- der for adjudication and the
Sian Affair Settled
Peace And Quiet In City
Nanking, Feb. 7. Generals Chen Cheng and Liu Wel-wen telegraph from Tung
Mr. Prentis: Why was it neces- sary in that year to raise $25,000 on these properties?
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H.M.S. Malaya In Pretty Kowloon
Collision
London, Feb. 7. The Dutch steamer Kertsono came into heavy collision with H.M.S. Malays off Oporto late last night, fortunately without any casualties.
HALS. Malaya is remaining near Kwan that the Sian troubles have the Dutch vessel until the latter is been settled peacefully and satis- | safe and will afterwards return to factorily. The armies of the Cen- | Portsmouth for repairs-Reuter. tral Government will reach Sian to-day.
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It is reported that the rebel general Sun Ming-kin of Marshal Chang Hsuch-ilang's army has been arrested and executed, and that tranquility now reigns in Sianfu City-
Chinche Eveniny Press.
MR. ELIHU ROOT PASSES
New York, Feb. 7. The death has occurred of Mr. Eilhu Roat, America's
"elder statesman."
He was Secretary of War in the Cabinet of President McKinley from 1899 until 1904, and served in Cabinet posts and as an Ám- bassador. Reuter.
**COLONIAL EQUALITY "—SEE LEADING ARTICLE ON PAGE 1.
Long-Distance Radiophone For Kwangtung
Train Accident Victim
It is revealed in the currend number of The Andrian (St. "An- drew's Church magazine) that one of the victims in the terrible Kow- loon-Canton 'express train dis- aster on January 16 iast, was Miss
Wedding
Rosary Church Ceremony
ALYARES-BOTELHO
Miss Maria Socorro Botelho, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.V. Botelho, was married to Mr. Alfred Victor Alvares, at the Rosary Church, Kowloon, on Saturday afternoon The Rev. Father G. Rossi officiated at the ceremony.
Given away by Mr. Amaldo G. Botelho (brother), the bride looked charming in an American model gown of white satin crepe cut on simple lines. Wide Bishop sleeves and an Elizabethan collar, Anished with two pearl-clips, were features of the gowni. A snugly fitting cap of lace trimmed with an eye vell' of stiffened tulle was attached
The bridal dress and all BC- cessories were by Messrs, Lane. Crawford Ltd.
Lei Shun O young sister of the to the long talle vell edged with Rev. Edward Lel. Vicar of Holy fine lace. Trinity Church. Kowloon. She was 23 years old and was traveling to Canton to meet her fance, and make final arrangements about her marriage Her body has not been identined
THE DOLLAR
T. ON LONDON: 15. 21. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-5/160.
London Silver Market
Miss Irene Botelho and Miss Ina Carvalho attended as bridesmaids (Continued on Back Page)
The Governor's Transfer
Referring to the impending de- parture uf His Excellency the Governor, 'Bir Andrew Caldecott, and Lady Caldecott, on transfer to the Governorship of Ceylon, "The Andrian" (81. Andrew's Church monthly magazine) comments:- (From Our Own Correspondent) "Churchmen have their own spe-
London, Feb. 6.
cial reason for regretting His Ex- cellency's departure. Sir Andrew London silver prices to-day were as a devoted Christian was a re- unchanged for: "Spot" and 1/16 UPgular attender at the Cathedral. for "Forward" as follow:-
Everyone knows that such an ex- Feb. 5
ample is of tremendous value and. 20-1/18 Spot.......
is a great help to the Church." Forward
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NEWS INDEX
Feb. 8..
20-1/16
20-1/18
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Canton, Feb. 7. In view of the importance of linking up, the whole province of | Kwangtung by radiophone," Mr. Lan Wal-slk of the Kwangtung Department of Reconstruction has Instructed Messrs. Bhum Tal-leung and Tang Chung-yiu of the Long-! Amusements distance Radiophone Department | Cables ........ to proceed with the work of con- necting up the different districts.
It la reported that the radio- phone instruments and apparatus If Gossip We Must have arrived, and are ready for Local Diary Installation, and that Messrs. Mall Notices Shurn and Tang are awaiting the Radio Programmes....Page, 4. final instructions of Mr. Lau Wal-Shipping water
Court Cases Financereste Home Football......
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Training Gallops: Yachting
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Health Returns
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DEADLOCK CONTINUES
IN MOTOR STRIKE
Union Demands Recognition As Bargaining Agency
OTHER QUESTIONS ADJUSTED
Detroit, February 6..
The conferees seeking a settlement in the motor strike met. again and apparently the deadlock continues on the question of recognition of the Union as the sole bargaining agency in twenty factories which were closed" by the strike.
Well-informed circles slate that the conferees are definitely seeking a settlement rather than a "truco: Meanwhile, tension is easing at Flint, Michigan, as the bellei spreads that there will be no forcible ejection of sit-down strikers.
The strike conference has ad- for all the employees of twenty journed until Monday.
factories closed by the strike.
General Motors Corporation. Governor Murphy in a statement asserts that nearly all questions Governor Murphy said, offered to have been "adjusted harmonious-recognise the Union as the bar- ly" with the exception of the gaining agency for its members Union's demand for its recognition only. reserving the right to deal
(Continued on Back Page) as the exclusive bargaining agency
Custodian Hard Pressed
A fine action photo taken during yesterday's Senior football match between South Chinn and the Royal Ulster Rifles. (Photo by King's Studio).
China's Mineral
Sources Exploited
Nanking, January 28 (By Mall): Mineral resources in Yunnan and Hunan will be exploited, according to messages from Kunming and Changsha, capitals of the two DIDO-: vinces.
Preparations are being made by According to the Health Returns, several industrial leaders at Kun for the 24 hours ended on February ming to establish a "Yunnan Pro 5, stx cases of diphtheria, tour
vincial Mining Corporation" with from the Victoria Registration capital of $4,000,000 for exploit- district, one from Kowloon and ing tin, gold, silver, and copper, one from Aberdeen, were reported mines in the province. to the Heath" Authorities;
CONFIRMATION
The Confirmation service, will be held this year at St Andrew's Church, Kowloon, on Sunday, May 2 at 6.15 p.m
the
as a preliminary step toward the exploitation of mineral re- sources in Hunan, several oversess Chinese organizations in Southsess have sent Messṛa. Yàng Min-hwel and Chang Kuan-yi, to the mineral districts in that pro- vince, including Lelyang, Trehsing, and Chinghsten, to conduct a thorough investigation of the mines.
Hunan, it is understood, is the Near Montza, 70 11 south of centre of the Chinese supply of Kalynan, a metal refinery will be antimony are to the rest of the constructed, which, when complet world. Lead and zinc deposits are ed, will be capable of refining 600 round in the south and tin mines tons of metal ores dally. Many close to the border, There are alsó gold, conl, and fron mines in raining experts invited by the company are leaving for Kalyan the provtrice-
Central Nama Agency. to make necessary preparations.
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