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POLICE CHIEF HONOURED

The above photographs were taken at Central Poller Headquar- 2ts yesterday afternoon when His Excellency the Governor, Sir Groffry Northcote, invested the Hon Mr. T. H. King „¿Commis- sioner of Police) with the King's Police Medal" ·Ta the upper picture, Sir Geoffry is shown addressing Mr. King, and standing, behind His Excellency are, from-left to right, Sub-Inspector E. J. Hant, Capt. S. H. Batty-Smith, A.D.C., and Mr. W. R. Scott, Su- perintendent of Police. Below His Excellency is seen inspecting the Indian and Chinese contingents. (Photos, Mayfair Studio);

"Black-Jacks

Used In

Waterfront"Free-For-All”

100,000 CHINESE SOLDIERS MARCHING ON AMOY

Police Awards Presented By H.E. The Governor

HON. MR. T. H. KING RECEIVES

KING'S POLICE MEDAL

At a parade held in the Central Police Station compound yes- terday afternoon, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry North-" cote. K.C.M.G., invested the Commissioner of Police (Hon. Mr. Thomas Henry Kier) with the King's Police Medal. His Excel- lency also presented Police Silver Medals. a Belliios Life Saving medal, District Watch medals, Colonia) Police Long Service medals and Life Saving certificates, and also made commendations.

The ceremony was followed by:

Russian Royal

Family Hoax

In Poland

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PEASANTS FOOLED BY MOUNTEBANKS

Warsaw, June 3. A tremendous hoax by which five moantebanks who arrived some- time ago at an outlying village, in cast Poland, gave themselves out to be Czar Nicolas. of Russia, the Czarina, the Russian Crown Prince,

resuscitated Rasputin. has Just been disclosed In Polish neWS- papers,

an Inspection by His Excellency of ROCKFEL WINS the Grand Duke Michael and the

the Hong Kong Police Reserve.

The regular Police paraded under Mr. W. R. Scott, Superin-

tendent of Police, while a guard of

honour was provided by European

THE OAKS

A

Japanese Reports State

Strong Forces Stationed. At Chengchow

GRIM STRUGGLE AT LANFENG

Tokyo, Jana 3

A rizanilo Chinese force of more than 100,000 men is marching on Amoy, the Fukien seaport recently occupied by the Japanese, accord- ing to reports from that city.

A Japanese naval patrol boat-reports that strong Chinese forces are being concentrated at Changchow, a coastal town in Fukien. (Transocean).

FIGHTING RAGING" AROUND

LANFENG

DOIHARA REMOVES

It is stated that the Dolbara ; Kaifeng, Junas 3. Division, which is being attacked The Chinese and Japanese are on three sides by the Chinese They told the peasants that for again locked, in a grim struggle northwest of Lanfeng, has bean years had kept in hiding and around Lanfeng, the gateway to compelled to remove its headquar-"

and Asiatic constables, under Mr. Radiant Beaten By they atentie succeeded in Kaifeng, which is only 44 klo-ters from the southern bank of the

K. W. Bidmead. Assistant Super- intendent of Police.

HON. MR. KING'S SERVICES Presenting the King's Police Medal, His. Excellency said:-

Mr. King. I have it in com- mand from His Majesty the King to present to you the King's Police

Four Lengths

escaping trom the clutches of the metres west. The town was re- Yellow River to the village of Bolshevists. The gullible peasantscently recaptured by the Chinese, Kwantal on the northern bank. believed this story and accounted but the Japanese are making ́an-

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London. June 3. Rockfel ridden by Harry Wrags, it a high honour to receive and en- other attempt to gain possession of today won.The Oaks, with Radiant |tertain them in their village. 1. (Smirke) second and Solar Flower One day, the man who.., WES (Perryman) third.........

lengths, with a length and a half separating Radiant (100 to 7) and Solar Flower (100 to 9).

claimed the "Czarina

The Chinese have repulsed re-

Damascus, June 3.

posing as the Czar suddenly died peated onslaughts, but the Japan- STATE OF SIEGE Rockfel at 3 to 1 won by four The peasants suspected that he ese assisted by tanks and protected Medal. The King's Police Medal

had been poisoned by his enemies by a heavy barrage, are intensity- PROCLAIMED IN Is the highest distinction which

and gave him a pompous burial in their attack, bang a Policeman. as such, can ear

with all due obsequies, and pro- Both sides are pouring in heavy THE SANJAK You are. I have no doubt. rightly

the reinforcements (Central News). There were 14 starters.

* NO RETREAT proud of the honour which His

Also ran were Sly Abbess (Weston). "Supreme Ruler of all the Rus-

Hankow, June 3. Majesty has conferred upon you.Night Bird (Lowrey), Sweet Constans.”

It is stated that the delegate in But let me say that you may (Nevett). Lady Noel (Wrickaby).

Japanese reports concerning the Sanjak, Alexandretta, of the ZEALOT'S LUCK.

general retreat of Chinens troops French equally be proud on three other Shrew the Second Elliott), Ocean

High Commissioner. M. One of her first actions was to from the Langhai front are denied Garrant, has proclaimed a state counts: firstly, of your fine record

Base (Beary), Stafaralla (Cari-

appoint a peasant, who had been here. It is also denied that the of siege in the Sanjak in the in- ss a Police Officer with 34 years'

Croix de Feu lake).

(Gordon service; secondly, the high esteern Richards), Rattoo (Maher), Bou- role of host. Minister of Finance of Kinhsien, to the south of Lan- order.

Darticularly sazions in playing the Japanese have exptured the town terest of maintenance" of public in which you are held by every-

one in this Colony; and lastly butnet TE mishit and Knolestar of the New Imperial Russla.

chiefly, of the excellent Police Force which you have helped to train and now command.

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TWO FURTHER INCIDENTS

Berlin, June 3. Germany has strongly pro- tested to the Czech Govern- ment regarding two further incidents. An apology has been tendered by the Czech Government.

Considerable excitement was Enquiries from No. 2 Police caused in the waterfront, near the Station elicited the information China Fleet Club, shortly before that no details were available as 11 p.m: last night when a number the matter was in the hands of of British and American "saliors the Military Police but an eye- and some men from one of the witness told the Dully Press that Regiments stationed here engaged he saw "black jacks" freely used,

to one soldier being rendered uncon- In a "free-for-all*

Cause of the trouble was be-scious through one of these. lieved to have been an argument A posse of military police was started in one of the many beer soon on the scene and some of the halls in that district and although men were removed by this party. the "drst "bout" was confined to

two men. It later developed into a i general ght.

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK: „30-9/16.

The Berlin press continues make allegations of the treatment of Sudeten Germans by Czechs and reports another case of frontier violation by a Czech plane(Reuter),

CANTON AGAIN BOMBED BY JAPANESE PLANES

T.I. ON LONDON: 15. 2.27/32 BRITISH AMBASSADOR TO TOKYO

London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent:.

London, June 3. London silver prices today were up 1/8 as follow:-

June 2. June 3: Spot. 18-15/16 19-1/16

18-3/4

Forward...18-5/8

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

Page 2-Balds in Yaumati, Posses- sion of premises. Training gallops.

TO MAKE PROTEST

Canton June 3.

Ruthless bombing of Canton was resumed by a squadron of 14 Japanese planes shortly after 2.30 p.m. today when it circled over the city and dropped over a dozen missiles.

Railway.

(Marshall)(Renter).

teng

in order to halt the Japanese By this time, the Polish · author- [itles had heard of the doings of danking movement on the Felpins

these impostors who, however, had fankow Railway, strong Chinese made off into the hills before po-detachments are said to be ad lice arrived with the object of az- vancing from Hofel," in Apliwel to resting them.---(Transocean). the town of Luyi..

WALKER CUP GOLF AT ST. ANDREW'S LINKS

The powers of the civil authori- ties have consequently been trans- ferred to the French Commander- in-Chief, General Collet-

In a public proclamation, M. Garrant afirms that the object at the state of slege 15. to afford greater security to the Turkish population of the Sanjak. to fäci- litate co-operation between Turkey and France in that region and to guarantee the rights and liberties

ethical of all

groups there.-- (Transocean),

Extraordinary Incident At FRENCH INCREASE

21st Hole During Match

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St. Andrew's, June 3. The Walker Cup golf match between Britain and America, holders since the competition was inaugurated in 1922, began to- H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, captain day with a strong westerly blowing ‘almost to a gale sweeping the of St. Andrew's Club, watched the links. Walker Cup match between Great The Duke of Kent, Captain of the Club, arrived by air to witness' Britain and America yesterday the match. when members of both teams were presented to him.

APPRECIATION AND WARNING

At the 18th hole J. W. Fischer and C. Kocsis (U.S.) led H. G. Bentley and James Bruen (Britain) three up...

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The American pair returned, and M. H. Ward (U.S.) two up at cards of 5, 4, 6, 4, 5, 4, 4, 3, 4. 3. 3, the 18th. 3, 3.5, 4, 4, 4, 4, and Bentley and Bruen 4, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 4, 2,

4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5.

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AIR FORCE

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Paris, June 3.

A plan for the construction of further 2,600 modern fighting planes for the French Air Force within the next two years was submitted by the French Air Minister, M. La Chambre. to the Air Commit- tee of the Senate yesterday-- (Transocean).

HITLER RECEIVES ENVOY, TO „TOKYO-

Berlin, June 3. cards of 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4the German Ambassador to Tokyo. Chancellor Hitler today received 3. 5. 4. 4, 3, 4, 4, and Goodman and General & Ott

Peters and Thomson returned

The Ambassador, who has been summoned to Berlin to inform the

There was a suspicion of ner-Ward 4. 5, 5, 5, 8, 4. 4. 3, 3, 4, 4, 4. [To the Editor, "The Hong Kong vousness early on. The Britons 4. 4. 4. 4, 4. 5. 4. 3, 4

Daily Press"]

had a good start and the Ameri- Both Ward and Thomson" were Government concerning the altua- in their putting although tion in the Far East will return Sle-Hong Kong's housing pro- cans did not lead till the turn after weak

which they played brilliantly. ward sunk a long one from the to Tokyo shortly.-(Transocean). blem has been solved-so far as it

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is possible for a solution to be Bruen squared the 11th hole. found during an emergency which Gordon Peters and Hector Thom- A textile factory situated in The main sound of the bombing rapidly attained proportions ap-on (Britain) led J. G. Goodman | Tonam district suffered severely seemed to have come from the parently unforeseen. For twelve Picking out the plant as their tar-direction of the Taishatau station months good tenants need not lose t, the Japanese airmer released which is the terminas of the Can-sleep over the nightmare of eviction even bombs, two of which made ton-Kovicon

where and landlords thousands of refugees were awalt-rentals. In effect, a satisfactory

are sure of fair JAPANESE DIET irect hits.

The factory, which was crowded ing transportation to Hong Kong and praiseworthy resale of much It was established later, how-endeavour, mach publicity and scene of utter confusion when ever, that the station was not hit ultimately swift, but accurate legis the bombs dropped right down although a number of bombs were lation.

hrough the Toof, lng and seen falling in the vicinity. wounding at least 50 persons.

with men and women workers, was

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A steam-launch. fully loaded Page 3-Church page.

with people, and about ten small Page 4-News about the Services. boats lying on the river, were also

London Gazette.

hit by bombs. A large number of; Paze 5-Cinema notes and news people are believed to have been

Japan's plan to poison Chinese blasted to death or drowned. people. Crossword.

A check-up of the casualties is Fare 6-Important new powers now being made by the authorities.

conferred on Board of Trade.--(Central News). US. property to be restored.

Page 7-Dorado are escapes. Raub

report

MEMBERS VISIT TO H.K.

In writing now I appeal to ten-CONJECTURE in certain quarters

It is interesting to note that ants to maintain a fair and im- the bombers were today accom- partial opinion in any cases of dis published in the Daily Press yes- as to the veracity of the report panied by pursuit planes, evidently pute which may occur during the terday regarding the recent visit in anticipation of attock by Chinese planes. (Reuter)...

validity of the emergency measure. of three members of the Lower My own cases has been given am-House of the Japanese Diet to BRITISH PROTEST

ple publicity and can only serve Hong Kong and Macao has led us London, June 3, to strengthen public confidence into make inquiries into the matter. "Instructions bave been sent to the ultimate integrity and effec

The original report came from. Sir Robert Craigle, British: Am-veness of British justice, delayed bassador in Tokyo, to protest ur- in action as it may sometimes be Shanghal but an inquiry at the Japanese. Consulate-General yes- gently against the indiscriminate or appear. bombing of civilian areas, partien- For this reason I am happy to terday revealed that the three larly a populons centre like Can-have been in a position-and at Japanese parliamentarians led by ton" declared the Prime Minister, heart impersonally to afford Gov. Mr. K. Buglyams, stayed in the Mr. Neville Chamberlain, when he ernment an early opportunity to Colony for several days last week. answered questions in the House prove that the emergency measure

They were guests at one of the The air raid siren was sounded of Commons today regarding the is traditionally designed to ensure Japanese hotels here and left for at 3.05 pra, and the all-clear at bombing of Ewangtung's capital. a fair deal to landlord and tenant. Shangbai on the Empress of Japan

10 p.m.

(Contiped on Tage 9)

on May 27.

PLANES WITH PURSUITS

Canton, June 3. Eight Japanese planes appeared Pare 8-Leading article: White-over Canton this afternoon, and

Wash. Readers' letters.

bombed various objectives.

Pazo, 9––Dr. Kung interviewed.

·Page 10-Sports.

Page 11-Volunteer orders."

(Continued an Fare Sy

SIXTH EXTRA RACE MEETING

FINAL SELECTIONS

By "Last Quarter"

EACE 1 (2 P.M.) Desert Chief (if started)

RACE 6. (4.30 PM)

1

Lucky Lad

2

King's Privilege.

Rex

Bear Claw

Cameronlan

RACE 2 (2.80 PM) Courting Eve Double Finesse. Lancashire Chips

BACE 3 (3 PM)

Smiling Thru Salvage Master Piet Hein

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HACE 4 (2:30 PM) Just In Mine Scenic View....... Lancashire Lass

RACE 5 (4 P.M.) Fei Ying Yum Bing

Sea Dragon

·RACE 7 (5 P.M.)

Valorous

Estover ...... Election Time

PURACE 8 (5.30 PM) Humdrum Eve Red Feather Potentate

RACE 9 (6 P.M.) Tampa Bay Royal Highnesa .... Laughing Buddha

DAILY DOUBLE FEI YING.

and VALOROUS