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STEAMING TOO FAST, RAILWAY COLLISION.

日八月四

CANTON CRISIS.

FOUNDED 1881

No. 12 783

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號十三月四英港香 THURSDAY

APRIL 30,

1925

MR. CHAMBERLAIN THREATENED”.

MOTOR WATER CART,

ALLEGED PLOT TO ASSASSINATE.

London, April 29,

It is reported that a plot has peen discovered abroad to assass nate Mr. Austen Chamberlain,

INNOVATION IN KOWLOON.

COMPLAINT AGAINST, HONGKONG RIVER BOATS.

| CANTON TRAIN DAMAGED.

A train collision on the Yuoh, Han Railway is reported to have occurred

Wushok

noor the

YUNNAN TROOPS SURROUND ARSENAL.

The loaders are negotiating, hoping to prevent open hostilities.

Daily Bulletin.

An innovation that is in koop- Yesterday (says the Canton

Peking, April 29, ing with the development of the Gazeite of Wodnosday) the Trans-

Foreign telograme from Canton mainland is the introduction of portation Union petitioned the station at 7.30 on the morning of state that the Yunnan troops Kowloon's first motor watercart. Customs Authorities to prohibit the 24th last, says the Canton yesterday, afternoon surrounded a vehicle on four wheels which, the incoming and outgoing Hong-Gazette. An early passenger the Canton Arsenal, thus orgating until quite recently, had served kong and Macao steamers from train was running from Sakwan Borious situation, which may as a most lorry for the Sanitary steaming too fast while on the towards Canton. Owing to some result in the completo collapse of Department.

Pearl River so as to avoid the engine trouble developing on the the present civil administration An alteration brought by the danger of collision with small way, the train had to be run at a very shortly construction of a new body con- boats and sampans. The petition slow speed. taining the water tank and a reads as follows;-

Starting some time after the sprayor, has given a new leaso Hitherto, the incoming and passenger train, a mixed cargo of life and also a new sphere of outgoing Hongkong and Macao and passenger train from Stack- usefulness to the former moat steamore, for the sake of compet-wan caught up in the rear not far lorry, and it serves its presenting with each other, have steamed from the first train. As a warning purpose extremely well, as shown too fast on the Pearl River thus the first train flew the red fg in BUDGET CRITICISED by the first trip made yesterday. endangering the navigation of order to stop the overtaking rain The process of watering our small boats and sampaos. It from coming on too fast on dusty streets has hitherto been appears that on the afternoon of account of the gradient through VARIOUS ITEMS ATTÄCKED. done by the familiar cart and the 22nd instant at a place near

which the two trains. wero pair of oxen. It is anticipated Nanti(near the government wharf) passing, the rear train slowed that, like the ox-driven dust cart, one big and one small sampan down too lata and a collision In the House of Commons in

this antiquated appliance which were capized by the waves made shows up so incongruously aga-by one of the outgoing Hongkong inst the more up-to-date settinge steamers. It is hereby requested of the Colony, will be gradually that drastic measures should be replaced by the motor driven cart, taken so as to regulate the speed the effectiveness of which has of the steamers for the safety of been well demonstrated by the the lives of the people on the one just brought into commission small boats and sampans." on the mainland.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(To the Editor. "Hongkong Tolograph."}

Dogs.

TSINGTAO OUTLOOK.

JAPANESE WARNING. A recent portrait of Mr.

Peking, April 24. Austen Chamberlain, the British Foreign Secretary.

The Japanese Legation har sent a Noto to the Waichiaopu Official circles in London de- Sir--May I be permitted to ex- Chinese Government to the drawing that attention of the cline to make any statement at press my appreciation of your serious situation created by the present, but it is not categorically kindness in inserting my lattere denied that there is a plot in exis-regarding dogs in the columns of strike at Tsingtao, and eeking the your widely circulated paper ?. Government to take the necessary It is understood that an official While realising that sentiment steps to prevent any outrage. tatement may be issued later, should never be allowed to run Daily Bulletin Scotland Yard states that it is riot but always be checked by unaware of any plot. Mr. Cham reason, there is no foar that one's berlain, like other Cabinet Minis love to one's dog will be a quality ters, is protected by two detect-other than deserving of develop-

ves. No extra precautions are mont. being taken in view of the roport. -Reuter,

tence.

"PAN 'CHAN LAMA.

occurred.

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THE PRINCE DEPARTS ON TOUR,

Above H. R. H. the Prince of Walos is soen standing at the salute as he left Southampton aboard H. M. 8. Repulse on his in-tour of West Africa, South Africa and South America.

Times" copyright photograph).

DANCING DISPLAY.

BY MADAME KELVEY'S

PUPILS..

The

GERMAN POLICY.

SECURITY AND EVACUATION.

Berlin, April 29,

Two passenger waggons, a coal the committee stage of the Bud- waggon, a cattle waggon and aet, M. Philip Snowden declared locomotive wore heavily damaged. that the increase of expenditure A conductor, several workmen was not justified.

The expenditure on the navy and a number of passeggere ze wall ae some cattle were injured. should have been reduced in- The total number of injured per-stead of increased. The Budget, sons has not yet been reported. apart from the achome for Fortunately neither the engines widows' pensions, was the worst nor the cars were derailed in con-rich man's budget sequence of the collision.

|trouduced. (Loud Labour cheers). Upon receipt of advices, the The pensions scheme would im- railway hoadquarters despatched pose a burden of fourteen millions a pumber of railwaymen im-yearly on the industries of the mediately to the scene of the country in a time of unparalleled accident from the nearest station industrial depression. The duty (Yingták).

on ailk W58 a tax on poor

train were transferred to the first

The passengers in the mixed women's stookings. (Laughter). Sir Alfred Mond said he doubt- passenger train which was fored the wisdom of returning to tunately able to continue the gold payments. He deplored the

Pupils of Madame Kelvey's journey. A number railway burdens laid on Industry by the dancing school appeared at the Chancellor Luther in a speech engineers were also duspatched growing systems of social in- Star Theatre last, evening in a at a meeting of industrialists on the same day by the railway aurance; while the silk duty concerted effort to raise local emphasised the necessity for a authorities in Canton,

would injure one of the most im funds for Dr. Barnardo's Homes, continuity of Germany's foreign portant textilo industries.

Tha ex-Chancellor Sir Robert the results, for the Theatre was world's desire for a removal of and they were not disappointed in policy in order, to carry out the MATTER FOR POLICE. Horne championed the proposals packed, every available seat being insecurity and instability.

and declared that the preferential

takon when the performance He said he hoped. the Allies system had been an immense commenced at 5.30 p.m. The would no longer hesitate to re- bonefit to British trade. We see pupils gave of their best in their move the injustice done by not from evente in South Africa the contributions, but it was notice-publishing the reasons for non- result of our failure to give re-able that a little undue haste in evacuation of the Cologne zone; ciprocal terms to countries like the appearing of the performers and said that Germany's attitudo that." (Ministerial oboers and opposition laughter).-Reuter.

gavo a burried effect to the enter-with regard to security proposals tainment. In other respects the was unaltered, but evacuation of NEW BILLS INTRODUCED. performance was 0110 which the Rhine zone must not be made. greatly redounded to the oredit of dependent on the conclusion of a London, April 29. the performers and organizers, security pact. a.large triumphant archways of plied that the Government had The House of Commons basand especially to Madame If these two urgent problems yellow towered over the exit. warned Bulgaria against indie-passed the first reading of the Kelvey's abilities as a teacher, were settled, then he believed the London, April 29.

The Lama was met by the criminate preprisal or repression Gold Standard and Widows and the scenery and design of com-way would be open for the recon- Speaking at the annual meeting

local officials, Buddhist. priests of constitutional opposition. The Orphans Old Age Contributory tumes being far above the struction of Europa politically, of the Rubber Growers' Associa-

Arms Searches.

and local Buddhists, and a guard limitatione laid down by the Con- Pensions Bills. They were form-average.

economically and morally. tion. Mr. Eric Miller stated that

of honour paraded the platform.ference of Ambassadors stipulated ally introduced by Mr. Winston

Reuter the restriction policy bad stood

Sir, Your correspondent, The Lama looked greatly that there be voluntary enlist-Churchill and Mr. Neville Chan- deserving of-the-greatest-praise To pick out particular items the test of criticism. The scheme Cornstalk," is, I am afraid, a had been formed with due regard typical example of the super amazed at the westernised scanement, and disbandment by Mayberlain, respectively. to the interesting trade and con- sensitive folk against whom your in Shanghai after his long seclu- 1st at the latest. Mr. Chamber- lain himself doubted the necessity sumers. Critics who draw atten-pointed comments were directed sion in a Tibetan monastery. tion to the growth of consump-on Tuesday last: He appears ro- The Lama was conveyed in a for large military forces to doal stooks of rubber existing thrus community which is for over of Foreign Affairs, where he will would consider primarily one for tion of rubber ignored the surplus presentative of a section of the yellow motor-car to the Bureau with a matter which this country years ago; also the fact that for imagining itsolf the target of dis-stay two or three days before the police.-Reuter. some years past the potential oriminating action by the authori- leaving for Hangchow and later

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BULGARIAN EVENTS

ARRIVES IN SHANGHAI. I have read the correspondence on the subject with much interest'

Shanghai, April 29.

QUERIED. and feel confident that other The Pan Chan Lama arrivod

London, April 29. readers who also appreciate the at the Shanghai North Station at services rendered by dogs (and six o'clock this evening in a train In the House of Commons, Mr. ALL ABOUT RUBBER other animale) in peace and war, which was profusely decorated Josiah Wedgwood, who had just returned from Bulgaria, raised as satisfied as I am that in yellow, the Lama colour. efforts to prevent cruelty to them

Several thousand people the question of the increase of is but our reasonable duty. - thronged the station displaying Bulguria's armed forces.

Yours etc. yellow banners of welcome, and ANOTHER EVE. Hongkong, April 30th 1925,

RESTRICTION POLICY DEFENDED.

ormal production had largely exceeded the increased consump tion.

are

ties.

!

Whilst it may be true that some Europeans indulge in arms-run- ning, anyone with a grain of sense will realise that by far the greater number who do so are Chinese. Moreover, it is the Chinese scallywag type which uses arms for purposes of robberies, and it is against these chiefly, that the search system is directed.

Pootoo Island.Daily Bulletin.

AMERICAN TENNIS

TEAM.

NEW BLOOD FOR WIMBLEDON.

New York, April 29. The United States Lawn Tonnis! But last "Cornstalk" and Association has appointed a team others think Europeans are not for the International match searched as well, let me inform against England, to be played in

Mr. Austen Chamberlain re-

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THE TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.

SHANGHAI 'OWNERS

SUCCESS.

London, April 29, The result of the Two Thousand

Guineas was (~~~

Mr. Miller ostimated that exports during the 216 yours since November Lat 1922, were over Ba quarter of a million tona lasa than the full production would have boon, while 150 thousan: tons of surplus stocks had been

Manna (100/8) 1. absorbed in the same period.

St. Bocan (9/1), %.. The standing advisory com-

Oojah (10/1) 3. mittee of the Colonial Office, on

Thirteen ran, Won by two which the manufacturers as

lengths, with four lengths be- sociation wore ably represented, him that a few nights ago I saw England on June 16th and 17th, tween second and third. continued, to take a most com a well-known Kowloon Britisher, and also to compete in the The winner is owned by Mr. prehensive interest in the working who was alone, undergo a search championships at Wimbledon. Harry Morries of Shanghai.— of the restriction scheme. He to which, I may say, ho made no None of the American. "stars" | Renter. could see nothing whatever in the

ara included, as Tilden, Richards, present situation necessitating or So this discrimination talk is a Johnston and the Kinsey brothers justifying re-investigation of the question. As

objection.

myth, after all.

are prevented from making the regards the In concluding, lot me add how trip by business engagements, but criticism that the Dutch were much your outspoken commont the team includes several rising. benefiting unduly at the expense on the subject is appreciated players, and consists of John

of producers in British terrories, amongst sensible people.

it would have been more equitable

had the Dutch co-operated but it

Hennessey. (Indianapolis), Ray Yours, oto.,

Casey (San Francisco), Charles BE PREPARED. Garland (Now York) Lucian Williams (Chicago), Lawrence Rice (New England) and J. B. Fenn (New England), Reuter's American Service,

might safely be asserted that Hongkong, April 30th, 1925.

during this year the exports from British producing areas would be required at a rate which would virtually eliminate the disparity between Datoh, and British pro- duc rr The troes which the natived in the Dutch Indies woro tapplog were planted long before restriction. He didnt retard the development of native rubber growing as a serious enace to the industry, and was of opinion that soon the necessary increase in the rubber acreage would

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HANKOW RACES.

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CHAMPIONS RESULT.

Hankow, April-20, The raso, for the Hankow Champions resulted as follows

The Linnot.

... 1 Hyppolita

2

Blue Poter

BRITISH TENNIS

TITLE.

RETAINED BY HOLDER. London, April 29,

In the Queen's Club tourna- mont, Mr. Baerloin retained his

The sweepstake numbers are championship title, boating the aatioly the growing consumption Int. 1,041; 2nd, 7,066; 3rd, 3,355. Hon, C. Bruce by 6-4, 642 6-2 in

Ruter.

-Daily Bulletin.

tho,challenge round.-Reuter.

OUR COMPETITION.

RESULTS TO-MORROW.

The result of the Tele- graph Motor Car Competi tion will be announced in our issue of to-morrow."

י

.con-

The names of prize- winners, together

with lists of credits received by thom and other tostante, will be given.

Make a point of scour 'ing a copy of to-morrow's

Telegraph.

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The Gold Standard Bill repeals would be difficult, but we could sub-section of the previous Act begin by commending the tiniest under which the holder of a cur performers in this batch of HOME FOOTBALL. gold payment at face value, and Dot Lollan, appeared in a Dest LATEST LEAGUE MATCHES. rency note was entitled to obtain talented pupils. Little two-year old Ruth Anderson, partnered by repeals the previous rogulations item following the Cake Walk, under which any person Was

which was confined to the smaller minted, but makes an exception

London, April 29.

entitled to have gold bullion of the pupils. Another outstand- The following are the results of

"

Baccor League

in the case of the Bank of Engg item was the Sword Dance the English

by Lorna Tollan, which was matches played to-day:

First Division :--

Aston Villa 4, Blackburn 3.

Notts County 1, Huddersfield 1, Liverpool 1, Cardiff 2, Third Division (South) -- Plymouth 6, Southend 0. Third Division (North): Durham 3, Nelson 1. Friendly.

land; nevertheless it enforces on much applauded. Later there the Bank of England the respon-were characteristic dances by sibility for redeeming legal tender other pupils, these including the on roquest in the form of hars of

inevitable Gavotte, the Doll gold bullion of approximately Dance, the Tambourine Dance, four hundred ounces. Finally, it

a Clog. Dance, and a Crinoline empowers the Treasury, on any Dance. The Mandalay Jazz, the conditions it thinks fit, to raise Raindrop Ballet, and the Oriental any money necessary to exchange

Ballet. were colourfulin- operations, provided such loans

pressions. giving the protty In a friendly match or credits be redeemable within chorus-comprising Misses Molly Corinthians beat Crystal Palace two years.-Router,

and Annie d'Almada Castro, by 4 goals to 2.-Reuter. Marie de Souza, Annie Tollan, Botty Clemo and Lorns Tollan- opportunities for good foot-work,

SILK TAX RECEPTION.

London, April 29.

the

IN FORTY COUNTRIES.

Rome, April 29..

While the new taxes on silk aro All these were greatly enjoyed CULT OF FASCISMO. heartily welcomed in Nottingham, by the audience, as also were Leicester and, Lacoashire, the many other items too numerous chairman of the hosiery advisory to mention. The whole perform. committee of the Nottingham ance was a huge success... Chamber of Commerce point out Madamo Kelvey appeared at that the tax on raw silk is harm the conclusion to thank all those

At a meeting of the Grand ful. He says that manufacturers prosent for their support, and naturally desired a tax on manu-presented each of her pupils with Tasoist Council, attended by Signor Mussolini, the Secretary factures, not on raw material dolls or chocolates. Router.

HIGH STERLING RATE

TO-DAY.

The following are amongst General of the Fascist organisa those who took part in the per- tions abroad, Deputy Bastianini, formance-Kuth Anderson, Dot, reported that the Fascist move- Annie and Lorna Tollan, Ivy ment now existed in forty Nicholls, Molly and Annie countries. Router d'Almada o Castro, Marie da Bouza, Botty Clomo, Thelma. Scott, Rosemary Richardo, Patsy Nicholls, Margaret Dioon, Joan Berry, Gladys Ramsay, Now York, April 29, Cubby Duncan Olga Kelvey, Sterling closed at 4/8599.

Obrissie Dizon, Cubby Duncan, The franc gained three conte on Ivy Nicholle, and Daphno Leigh. reports that Franco is consider. There will be another per ing the restoration of the gold formance on Friday evening, at basia, Reuters American Service. 9.15 p.m...

EFFECTS OF GULD BASIS.

Closing Exchange 28. 2. 15/16 Lighting Up-Time 6.49 p.m. Baromoter 2. pan; 20.88 Temparature 2 p. 66 Humidity & pm,

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