1937-07-20 — Page 9

TRAIN PLUNGES DOWN

EMBANKMENT

Worst Accident In History Of Indian Railway

London, July 19.

Amplification, from Patna of the reports of the accident to the Punjab-Howrah Express which was on ita way to Calcutta on Saturday states that the train was entering the Bihta Station, about 15 miles from Patna, when the engine leap

ed off the track at a culvert and plunged down the embankment re- sulting in the derailment of seven third class carriages.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, JULY 20,

MR. ANTHONY EDEN

(Continued from Page 1)

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GREAT CONCERN FELT "The British Government has communicated with other Govern- menta the situation. The American and French Governmenta have both expressed concern and hope for a peaceful settlement.

"Maybe this will most likely be reached between the two parties and it is a matter of greatest re-

Ghastly scenes were witnessed near Jaipor in the Ganges Plain when 281 were killed and 230 in- jured in what was probably the worst disaster in railway history.

The cause of the terrible death-gret that these unfortunate in- roll in the crash, which involved the Punjab-Calcutta Express, is be

Neved to have been a mistake in an operating switch. The engine left the tracks at high speed and plunged over the embankment.

when it seemed justifiable to hope cidents have arisen at a moment that the situation in the Far East was entering upon a better phase.

"We do not believe that Interest

King Farook

Cairo, July 19. The resignation of the Cabinet

In China and Japan need conflictis expected on the occasion of the We have watched sympathetically

The driver and two firemen Indian passengers, were telescoped which China is making to develop

Three coaches, jammed full of during recent years the efforts proclamation of King Farouk's

escaped and little damage was done to the first coach but the next four were telescoped, resulting in one of the worst accidents in Indian history.

Six women and one child were found between dead bodies by the rescue parties who were rushed to. the scene with all possible speed.

The Viceroy and Secretary of State for India have telegraphed messages of sympathy.— Reuter.

LOWEST OFFER

One-Cent Bid For Lighthouse

An amusing official blunder has led to aid. bid being offered to the United States Government as the purchase price of a famous lighthouse on Buzzards Bay in the State of Massachusetts."

Seeking to get good prices for the sale of three New England-light- house sites, the Government ad- vertised particulars in local news- papers.

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The notices in the newspapers brought a letter from a man living near Buzzards Bay which read:— |

"I read the enclosed advt. that the Ned's Point lighthouse property ls soon to be offered for sale to the lowest bidder. I therefore enclose herewith the sum of one cent (worth about 14)-my bid and payment in full"

COIN ACCOMPANIES LETTER A bright new coin accompanied the letter which continued: "Please have the necessary papers made out to me and forwarded at your earliest convenietice."

The newspaper clipping actually contained the words "to the lowest bidder." In asking for tenders for government contracts those are the

into a horrible mass of twisted woodwork, steel and human fesh on the track.

The locomotive and six other a steep slope, tumbling over and passenger coaches were flung down

over each other.

Eight bodies were taken from the wreckage and many rushed to hospitals died on the way or after admittance.

A number of Europeans who were on the train were uninjured.

DEFENCE OF

HAINAN ISLAND

Canton, July 19..

her vast resources but at the same time we are not unmindful of the has had to encounter." economic difficulties which Japan

REMEDY SUGGESTED "If it were permissable for the Government to suggest a remedy we say that remedy should be sought only in a change of method in a real attempt at understanding between the two countries, en- suring a period of tranquility and affording the opportunity for development of peaceful trade and

communication.

coming of age but it is anticipated that all the Ministers will be 're- appointed-Transocean News Ser-

vice.

DAVIS CUP

AMERICA WIN DOUBLES

London, July 19. || played at Wimbledon to-day, the As a result of the doubles match

"As long as the uncertain situa-final of the European Zone in the United States is Teading 2-1 in the tion in North China is allowed to Davies Cup. continue, as long as the successsion

the Wimbledon title holders, de- Donald Budge and Gene Mako,

feated Gottfried Von Cramm and

Heinrich Henkel (Germany) after

1937.

BOLS

LIQUEURS

A SUPREME ENDING TO ANY DINNER

DEBATE ON

CALDBECK'S

CONCORDAT-

Belgrade, July 18. their intention to take part in the Eighty deputies have announced

of incidents are not patched up by local settlements of rather doubtful scope, the validity of the It is reported that the develop-situation will remain charged with ment of Haluan Island has been danger.

a great struggle, the four sets last-debate on the Concordat between definitely decided upon by the

ing 46 games.

the Holy See and Yugoslavia which Nanking Central Government, and too much to hope that both Gov- American pair, were 4-6, 7-5, 8-6, to-day when the Minister of Jus- The scores, in favour of the was commenced in the Chamber that the Kwangtung Provincial menta would yet make determined stationing 10,000 troops of the de-prehensive settlement of their dif- Authorities will erect barracks for efforts to endeavour to and a com-

tice. Subotich, defended the agree- ment.

fence force. ·

An aerodromne will also be erect- ed for the parking of 100 aero- planes.

It is stated that contracts for the construction of the barracks. and aerodrome have already been signed in Hong Kong.— Chinese Evëning Press.

ALL LAND TO BE RESUMED Canton, July: 19. It is reported that it has been discovered that certain Japanese agents have been secretly buying land from the ignorant natives of Hainan Island through traitorous native agents..

It is stated that much land has secretly changed hands, and that the authorities are investigating the matter, particularly the secret sales of land. it is.reported that the authorities will resume all the leased land of the Island-. Chinese Evening Press.

Mr. Eden asked whether it was

ferences.

"A few weeks ago we welcomed the approach made to us by the Japanese Government

and

we

B-4.

The last

Cramm was off form.

Henkel played very well but Von

morrow (Tuesday) when Henkel two singles matches will be played at Wimbledon to-

In order to avoid untoward in-

planned to take place to-day with cidents, the police prohibited an Intercessory procession of the Or- thodox Church here, which was the object of praying for the re- covery of the patriarch, Karlovce,

hope it may yet be possible to im-meets B. M. Grant and von Cramm prove and still further our rela- tions. We had hoped that further favour of the United States having

will be opposed to Budge

Everything though "point who is sick. Improvement in Anglo-Japanese relations would have enabled us to the right to challenge the holders.strongly opposed to the Concordat The Orthodox Hierarchy is contribute to a general easing in

Great Britain, at Wimbledon, on the Far East which it is our firm

-Transocean News Service Saturday next. conviction will beneft all concern-.

Bauer ed.

..t

There is more prosperity, to be gained from

peaceful develop- menta in the Far East than could ever be obtained by other, me- thods; that is why we are watch- ing developments with real anxiety and with a fervent wish they may be settled."— Reuter.

EX-MODERATOR'S

U.S. BASEBALL RESULTS

Jews Attack

Palestine Proposals

London, July 19..

Jews throughout the world at- tack the proposal for partition in by

No Upsets Recorded Palestine. A demonstration

New York, July 18. The National League saw no up sets to day. Chicago won twice SON MARRIED | "gainst Brooklyn, thus forging ahead of the field still further, though New York kept pace by beating St. Louis in a twin bill,

Galan and O'Dea hit homers for

surtonary, terms and some ofal Assassin Pays Penalty Archbishop of Canterbury

had inadvertently used them in an instance where the highest bidder

was wanted.

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Immediately the letter was re-

ceived, corrections were rushed to

With Own Life

An attempt

Warsaw, July 19. was made on the

Officiates

The Archbishop of Canterbury the Chicago Cubs in the opener, in getting ä seven to alx victory.

officiated

At the wedding

ten thousand Jews in Warsaw yes- terday strongly protested against the British proposals.— Reuter's Bulletin Service.

NURSING CONGRESS

London, July 19. The Princess Royal opened the Imperial Nursing Congress in the

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL;

HONGKONG HOTEL; REFULSE BAY HOTEL;

SHANGHAI

APTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL

HOTELS LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lite, Peking.

REMOVAL OF COFFIN OF MARSHAL PILSUDSKI

Full Satisfaction For Family Demanded

Warmaw, July 19.

Though the conflict caused by the removal of the coffin of Marshal -Pilsudskt by order of Prince Sapiela, Archbishop of Gracow, has been officially declared settled it is believed that st a special meeting which has been called for Tuesday afternoon, the Seja will not content itself with accepting the Government's declaration to that effect.

the newspaper. The coin, so hope-life of the Nationalist Party Leader Ewhurst Parish Church, Surrey, of Each team hit 12 times. In the central Hall of the Albert Hall this other associations cultivating the Marshal Pilsudski, the rights of

fully enclosed, was returned to its who however was not injured. A ambitious sender "with thanks" bomb intended for him exploded

and with the information that a mistake had been made Bome. where!

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prematurely killing the would be assassin instantly.-

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

Coming Art

Exhibitions

We are informed by The Hong Kong Working Artists' Guild that they are busily preparing for the annual Exhibition of the Chinese Fine Art Club of Canton. The exhibition 'is to be held to mark the birthday of the Club members" past art master, the late Mr. Ko Ki Fung, himself an artist of high merit well-known all over China,

It will be recalled that when this Club held its last annual exhibition in the Working Artists Guild's Temporary Gallery on the first floor of Gloucester Building last August, Bir Andrew and Lady Caldecott greatly admired the ex-

Lower House, Ewhurst.

The bridegroom's father and the Rev. J. B. Dollar, rector of Ewhurst Parish, assisted the Archbishop at the ceremony.

were bags.

morning.

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

TO

STUDY TRAFFIC

London, July 19. port, is visiting Newcastle by air Dr. L. Burgin, Minister of Trans- this morning Bying over the Great North Road in order to study the heavy traffic there. After lunch he is returning to. Croydon via Cariisle

Reuter's Bulletin Service

LORD CECIL BACKS REARMAMENT

The Union of Legionaries and satisfaction for the family of memory of Marshal Pilsudski call-which have been disregarded by ed a meeting for the purpose of the removal of the coffin. The ap- drafting new resolutions on the peal also demands the reviston of Warvel, conflict which will be the Concordat with the Holy See transmitted to the Marshals of the in order to restore the unrestricted Bein and the Senate,

The new appeal issued by the sovereignty of the Follah” State-

associations demands full | Transocean News Service.

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ALLEGED 'IMPROPER

BOOKS IN LIBRARY

Clergyman Objects To Paying Rate

NEW GERMAN

10,000-TON. CRUISER

his nephew, Mr. William Farquhar-night-cap the Cubs won nine to son Marshall Lang, son of the four. Galan again driving out a Very Rev. Marshall B. Lang, T.D.; home run.

New York won the first game. D.D. Whittingehame, Haddington. former Moderator of the General from St. Louis in spite of three Assembly of the Church of Scot- | errors, six to five. Ott and Chlozza land.

Farquharson Lang's saving the day with well-timed bride was Miss Sheila Olive Parker, home runs. The second game was daughter of the late Mr. George a blank out for St. Louis, Schu Clive Parker and Mrs. Parker, of macher allowing nine hits which did not net a single score. Schu- macher. Leslie and Danning hit circuits, the Giants scoring eleven. Cincinnati also won twice, four to one against Boston in the first A gown of pärchment satin and one to nothing in the second, an old family veil of Brussels lace when Grisson pitched. Lombardi

The latest German 10,000-ton were worn by the bride. She drove out a homer in the opener. Exhibition and preliminary and carried a sheaf of roses and Ulles

cruiser the second of her class, subsequent supplementary shows intermingled

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia

was launched at Klei in the pre- with blue del- split the honours, the Phillies tak-.

The Rev. John Wells Wilkinson, sence of Admiral Raeder, com- held at Canton and Shanghai phiniums. The train-bearera the ing the opener, five to two," the respectively. It is understood that Misses Jill Nethersole (cousin of Pirates the late game, six to five,

of Belvedere, Kent, was summon mander-in-Chief of the Navy. On ed at Dartford by the Erith Urban the instructions of Herr Hitler she exhibitors in this group were led the bride) and Jean Henderson Handley and Brubaker circling the

Council, of which he is a member was named by Mr. Pao Shiu Yau, Artmaster of . (ntece of the bridegroom),

"Loathsome Necessity" and & past chairman, for the non-launching ceremony was perform- Blucher, and the the Lai Ching College, and who, dressed in peach-coloured net over besides giving a lecture on History silk.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

payment of a library rate of 21ed by Frau Erdmann, the widow of Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, 188. and Development of Chinese Art,

Philadelphia and St. Louis each speaking at a/League of Nations There were four bridesmaids won a game in their series, the Union meeting at Torquay e ing the rate because, in his opin- Dogger Bank action in 1915. The He said that he objected to pay- Bincher, which was sunk in the the capata of the German cruiser recently gave a course of lessons the Misses Phyllis Farker, sister of Athletics going down to defeat plained that he had decided that ton, the library was circulating Blucher, de a sister ship of the an Chinese painting to many the bride; Evelyn Loch and Mary six to ten in the opener, in spite Britain's rearmament programme improper books. He had been re- Admiral Hipper which European members of the Hong Steele, cousins of the bride; and of Johnson's homer, but winning was justified in the present state Kong Working Artists' Guild at the Muriel, Lang, cousin of the bride- the second game: seven to six, of Europe. Guild Studio, No. 51 Gloucester groom. Their bouquets of peach Petera giving them a circuit drive.

fused access to the library and launched on February 6, Road, Wanchai.

gladioli and love-in-the-inist were Davis hit one for the Browns, been forced to draw which has not railway fares and had made a "One conclusion which I have out researches. He had incurred had had to go to London to carry effective against their frocks of

Chicago beat Boston twice, al been accepted by all my friends counter-claim against the Connell pale peach-coloured net, which to five and one to nothing. Chapin the peace movement," he said, for 300 were appliqued with coloured man and Forx hit home runs for "s that it is imposible for any flowers.

the Red Sox in the opener, but chantry to remain in safety with immediate payment of the rate. Mr. Arthur J. Irvine, Liberal couldn't catch the White Box out adequate protection to meet

The Bench made an order for candidate for West Aberdeenshire, mounting score. Stratton allowed a sudden attack, by its neighbours. acted as groomaman,

Mr. Wilkinson applied for sum Boston only three hits in the late I am forced to the conclusion, monses against four councillors,

Six of the Epstein statues on the game.

which I would much rather not alleging that they circulated im-facade of Rhodesia House, in the

if proper literature by means of the Strand, are to be removed. Armaments, it becomes essential ng improper, but could not pro-slightly injured when half a head Detroit nosed out Washington, for us, at any rate in some degree, duce it, and his application was of one of the figures fell into the had only two bila. Washington some necessity-a horrible thing." three to one, though the Tigers to follow suit. That is a loath- refused.

street, and the decision to take

The ultimate fate of the remain- having six, including a home run

the six down was reached after an Lord Cecil said that they should

examination by architects ----

ing 16 statues is under considera tion

bibits and Sir Andrew acquired. RAILWAY DISASTER

two of the paintings for his collec tion et ha

During this show no less than

one quarter of the works were

CASUALTY LIST

Patna, July 18

A revised list of casualties in the BoldIt is felt that the coming Central India railway disaster

shows

Was

EPSTEIN STATUES TO BE REMOVED

exhibition will be more intereses, and that 107 passengers were LIGHTNING STRIKES New York defeated Cleveland have reached, that it other, cour library. He named a book as be- Recently a woman had a foot

than their previous shows.

Indians.

by Another exhibition the Guild is The disaster occurred when the

express train from Punjab to Janpor left the rails afteen miles from Patna and plunged into an

preparing is the work of Hong Kong artists entered for and ac- cepted by the Second National Ex- hibition recently held at Nanking, embankment, three coaches being and which has now been returned telescoped to the Colony after the National Beuter.

SETTLED

The series of lightning strikes in

London, July 19,

Yorkshire, coal mines which start

ed during the week-end are re-by Simmons, Washington's three presa forward with all their means by which such an idiotis, ported to be settled

strength to induce the other such a criminal, waste of human nations of the world to use every effort could be avoided.

Reuters Bulletin Service.

errors lost the game- Reuter,