1928-06-12 — Page 11

Romance and Mystery.

Zora, the Invisible

By J. R. WILMOT,

(Author of "The Moorcroft Manor Mystory.")

CHAPTER XV.

Circumstantial Evidence.

deavoured to make themselves out!

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

TO-DAY'S FILMS.

"THE BLUE DANUBE" AT

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 1928.

PEKING LEGATION

THE POLICE RESERVE.

GUARDED.

(Continued from Page 1.)

THE QUEEN'S. With a special musical accom-up ill-feeling among the various paniment, including the beautiful factions. of the Nationalist waltz which inspired the produc- Army. He says all should be on tion, the chief attraction at the their guard against intrigue and Queen's Theatre to-day and to alm at co-operation.--Nam Chung morrow will be "The Blue Danube," A Continental film For a moment his keen eyes which features Lyn Mars, the searched the vounger man's face. Osbert Dwyer was not bad looking, famous Viennese film star. "The

the romance of a count and a

Pao.

Shansi Control.

Shanghai, June 11, Marshal Yen Shi-shan is said

ORDERS FOR CURRENT WEEK.

ders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Hongkong Police Reserve Or- Wolfe, C.M.G., Captain Superiny tendent of Police, state:

Chinese Company,

The following members of the Chinese Company have passed their examination in Part 2 of Training Course, (knowledge of

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Peter, Blayne had no flair for the though his eyes told Blayne that Blue Danube" is a delightful story to be negotiating with the Chineso Police Duties and Regulations) utterly melodramatic. The tele- he had been and still was worried of modern Vienna, dealing with General Chamber of Commerce in Peking in an endeavour to por phone warning he had received, in-about something.

His face was pale and its pallor cabaret girl. The count bas (pre-suade the merchants to accept the stead of searing him, merely made

Treasury Bonds Issued. by the him irritable. The persons be was slightly accentuated by conviously endeavoured to break off hind all this, he told himself, were trast with his dark hair and equally an alliance between. the girl and Shansi Government, of which Mar-

dark eyes. He was probably about his young brother, only to fall in shal Yen is Chairman. not quite so clever as they ca-twenty-seven, and the lack of fresh love with her himself. The to be. None of the really cloverlair for the past few days had given thome of the picture is based upon full Divisions of the Shanst Armycruits, will parade at Central'

ihim a jaded appearance,

the spirit of love, life and laugh criminals he had known ever re He' was atill fondling Blayne's ter so delicately created by the sorted to anything so amateurish as warning the police in this stupid card and his eyes kept consulting master violinist, Strauss, in his over popular waltz. Ernest fashion. They knew that the police

Veredes appears as a young lieu- as a body, or individually, were not to be intimidated by such cinema

tenant who is not averse from a discreet flirtation and, in this role, serial tactics, and moat of the anonymous communications of this

it repeatedly.

"I don't seem to have heard of you before, Dr. Blayne. Do you practice in the neighbourhood ?"

Is voice sounded "puzzled, sus-adds considerably to the lighter picious.

side of the story. character received by Scotland "My main headquarters are Scot- Yard are, as often as not, consignland Yard, Mr. Dwyer. You pro- ed to oblivion and promptly forbably know where, that is."

Blayne's voice was almost casual,

gotten,

"Scotland Yard!"

Osbort Dwyer allowed the small piece of pasteboard to flutter to the carpet from his inert fingers. His dark eyes seemed to grow wider and his pallor more pronounced.

The following morning Blayne war tarly stir. He had a hospital but there was a certain emphasis appointment at ten, which lasted about it all the same, barely an hour, after which he de-. cided to take the most obvious ater in the line of his investigation and pay a morning call upon the gentle man who possessed himself of self-contained flat ut number 57, Gloster Road, Hampstead.

Blayne had a feeling, as he walk-answered, calmly.. ed along the road counting up the "numbers of the houses, that at last he was going to find something concrete. But he was in no hurry: The trees in the gardens of the old

houses were donning their green jackets. Particularly was he in- terested in the pale green fans of

the horse chestnuts and the burst- ing golden racemies of the laburnums. He had always had an ardent regard for Nature, probably because she was so thorough. That

was ever left to chance.

"That is what I said," Blayne "Then you're not a doctor at all! This is a trap! A trick! I might have known that no one would ever sond for a doctor for me! The young man's voice rose a rapid crescendo, his hands elenched lightly, and Blayne was quick to note the tiny, beads of moisture that had been conjured up on his brow, "Calm yourself, Mr. Dwyer," commanded Blayne. "This is no time for hysterics. My card inva perfectly correct designation of my profession. The fact that I am

Constable R.31 Kei. Shun Mark passed with credit.

Constables R22 Leung Kwong Chol, R.60 Tao Kon Chal, and R.39 C.R.C. Ham passed. All ranks of the Chinese Com- Marabal Yea has stated that 16 Ipany, including newly joined re took part in the war against the Police Station on Thursday, June Fation forces, and of these, six 14th, at 6.30 pm sharp for Squad Divisions are now stationed in Drill and Rifle Exercises (includ- The Anfu Party is reported to geant Condon. Dross and Equip Peking and ita suburba..

ing inspection of arme) under Ser- be extremely active in Tientsin in ment-White Uniform, Cap with with the Shansi leaders. an attempt to secure an alliance cover, Belt (no truncheon), Rifle. and Side-arms; those not in pos- session of Uniform will attend in Mufti.

Indian Company,

All recruits of the Indian Com- pany will parade at Central Polica Station on Thursday, June 14th at 5.30 p.m. sharp for Squad Drill under Sergeant Condon. Mufti.

Dress:

Mr. Wang Shih-chen, the veteran Thrills at the World.

Peking politiciun, under whose chairmanship the Public Safety Warner Baxter, Billie Dove, Committed was formed immediate- Mary Brian and Douglas Fairly after the evacuation of the banks, Jr. are included in the cast. Fengtien armies, has issued a tele- of "The Air Mail," an exciting gram stating that as the main story of avlation which comes to force of Shansi troops has arrived the World Theatre to-day and to- in Peking, he has dissolved the morrow.

Warner Baxter por Public Safety Committee. trays the part of a leader of a daring criminal gang, who joina the air service with the purpose of robbing the mails, is regenerated

The weekly Instructional patrol by the spirit of the service and wins the love of a beautiful girl.

of Hongkong Section will take It is stated that the date for his place on Thursday, June 14th. Billie Dove plays the girl. In the assumption of the office of Mini-Fall In at the Central Police Station story are two bands of crooks con-ster for Foreign Affairs has not at 5.15 .p.m. sharp. Dress: stantly.spying on their leader, heen fixed. having learnt that he is about to reform, and a terrific batile takes place in the air, where the horo against great adds, saves the mall and routs his former cronies.

Dr. C. T. Wang.

Shanghai, June 11, Dr. C. T. Wang arrived in Shanghai on Monday.

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Khaki

Flying Squad.

Sharpshooter's Company.

Trouble at Wanhsien, Naval wireless messages from wanhsien state that there has practice will take place at Ken- The regular fortnightly revolver been considerable firing in the nedy Road Range on Wednesday," city, but the situation is obscure-Jane 13th at 6 pm, Uniform It is reported that the anti-Japan-optional. Members will meet at ese boycott is taking a more active the Range with their revolvers, turn..

belts and holsters.

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Police Training School.

Comedy at the Stor Douglas" MacLean, the popular was where she differed-nothing attached to Scotland Yard under screen comedian, will be seen in certain circumstances in no way an amusing picture, "The Sun-

The Mukden Bomb Outrage. A large, untidy woman in a

Trail," which comes alters my main qualifications. shine rough apron was completing a vivid There are times, Mr. Dwyer," con-to the Star Theatre to-

Shanghai. June 11. In all, six bombs were thrown The weekly classes at the Police ochre process at the foot of the tinued Blayne, "when my dual ap day and to-morrow. The story flight of atone stairs that had

the adventures of on Saturday night in Mukden elty. Training School, Kowloon, will be obviously been built into the house pointment causes me no little em- concerns when the structural conversion took arrassment and I can assure you a soldier cowboy who comes home Throughout the night there was held on Wednesday, June 13 at 6

rain and to find that he heavy

perpetrators p.m. that the present is one of them.from the war

(Sgd.) W. KENT. A.S.P, place. She shuffled to one side as As a medical man"I am inclined to has been reported dead and that apparently took advantage of the

Adjutant. the young man approached.

"Perhaps you can tell me if Mr.egard you in the light of a patient nobody will believe he is really darkness and quietude of the Dwyer is at home?" he question-in need of my ministrations. At alive. Many, comical and excit- streets.

the moment your nervous energy ing complications follow, and

No great damage was done and ed, quietly.

Im on the second landin', sir?" is it a dangerously low ebb, but I finally when he gets mixed up in order was restored immediately HOW MUCH DO YOU

perceive that your nulady is more a hunk robbery, he is thrown into after the incident." mental than physical and in that jail. Everything comes out all "I suppose sa, sir. I ain't seen ease also the attentions of a doctor right at the end of an excellent nulling, of 'im for near a week. I did ear as "ow was ill, sir-an also be of some service to your picture. The big thrill is provid-

general wellbeing. On the othered by a sensational train smash. hand the other part of ime-the

Blayne nodded.

cold or somefink."

CURIOUS POSITION OF CREDITOR.

(Continued from Page 7.)

1.

On Sunday night there was a

meeting at the Japanese Consulate to discuss the situation.

Japanese police are maintaining

.

KNOW?

a vigilant look-out and are patrol-TO-DAY'S ling Japanese residences.

Work, to Do..

Shanghai, June 11. According to a report from Nanking, the Government Council yesterday afternoon discussed the resignation of Marshal Chiang the generalissimo to office.

"I hope I won't be soiling your griminal investigator-prompts me steps." smiled Blayne.'

to probe a little deeper into your Lor bless yer, sir, as if that affliction from the public point of mattered. Folka ain't no respec-view, for the public, you must un- tors of manual labour these days,derstand, is still intrigued by the air. Twice A werk I cleans them mysterious murder of Mr. Mont- steps, sir-fifty-five of 'em and gomery Gaynor. In that sense I there are some as thinks I ought to am a servant of the public and I do 'em every day. But then, some have a duty to perform. Perhaps folks is like that, sir ungrateful." you will permit me to combine my Russ was trying in put in a docu-Kai-shek, and decided to request

Blayne climbed warily up the first dual role for our mutual satisfac-ment to which he (Mr. Arculli), flight with a feeling of guilt in his tion." soul that he was destroying the Oshert Dwyer in that moment good woman's handiwork at every realised that this man who sat be stop.

fore him was a man who had 'n com- He paused before a door on the plete command of the situation, and second landing and then knocked he must endeavour to pull himself briskly on the curiously fashioned together somewhat if he was not to knocker.

make a complete'hash of the whole

had previously objected before Mr. Justice Wood, who had upheld his objection.

His Lordship: I understand it was impounded and that it has not been stamped yet.

Paltry 20 Centa.

remain in

Tan Yen-kul and Ching Ching- kiang called on Chiang Kai-shek. yesterday and urged him not to retire from the military service as the "three Eastern provinces still remain unconquered."

The Kuomin News agency un- derstands that Chiang Kai-shek does not intend to leave Nanking until his resignation is accepted.

Reuter.

Hsu to Go Over.

Tientsin, June 11. 'The situation is at present very

A moment later the door wasthing.

Mr. Rusa-We can't get the opened cautiously a few inches and apologise, Dr. Blayne," he re-stamp because the Controller, for a white face showed in the aperture lenteil," "but I am afraid that my some reason or other, won't stamp thus created."

mind has never associated the it. It will come to this, that the "Good morning, Mr. Dwyer," medical profession with the police." plaintiff through no fault of his Blayne smiled indulgently. He Blayne greeted, cheerfully. "I

own, for n paltry 20 cents, will be thought you would like to have a felt that Mr. Qabert Dwyer was net deprived of his right to obtain chat with me."

going to give him as much trouble

money which he otherwise would "What do you went with me?"as he had at Brat imagined. demanded Mr. Dwyer, morosely. "Now let us get down to funda- legally have been able to do, as

Blayne produced his card case mentals," Blayne began. "In the suming he had a good case. and handed the young gentleman affirst place what was the object of card upon which he read the in-your visit to the offices of Mont- Mr. Russ had further rights under scription: "Dr. Peter Blayne." Komery Gaynor Limited on the the Stamp Act and said that the

"I don't remember sending for a afternoon of the tragedy? I would final appeal was to the Govern-the South. Ile, is reported to doctor," exclaimed Dwyer, opening advise you to be quite frank with nor-in-Council whose decision was the door a little wider.

You are in a difficult position final,

ות

His Lordship pointed out that

"But I was told you were indis-much more difficult than perhaps Mfr. Russ then applied for an posed," protested Blayne, amused you realise-and it is only by your adjournment in order to appeal to at this rather unexpected little telling me the truth that I can ar- the Council. comedy.

quiet. Hsu Yuan-chuan, the AB- sisthat tupan of Chibli, yesterday afternoon issued a proclamation

that. stating

it

his

to intention

go over

to

QUESTIONS.

The following general know- ledge paper has been taken from the Daily Express.

Answers, for those who need them, will be found on Page 14 of this issue.

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1 How long has the present Lord's

ericket ground been in usal What is an "edition definitive"? How many varieties of British- grown tulips were heen in Lon- don parks and gardens last. month?

+ Who is reported to have con- cltaled an 'address to troops about to cross a river with the corda: "Put your trust in God, but mind to keep your powder dry"?

5

To whom does Pepys refer in Eis diary as "My Lord"

Why will Thursday, April 10, 1928, remain a memorable date in the history of the English innguage?

7 What is the charge for admission

to Kew Gardena!

have hoisted the Nationalist flag 10

The Chin- over the native city. ese papers deny this, stating that no party will declare its colour 11 before the departure of Chu Yu- rive at anything like a true esti- Done Nothing in 2 Months, pu. "Not so ill that I need a doctor," male of your guilt or innocence."

Mr. Areulli, in objecting, said it

Skirmishes have taken place fif- 12 amiled the young man in the dress- The young man did not réply im- ing gown. "But perhaps you'd mediately. He appeared to Blayne was two months ago that the case teen li to the north west and there la spasmodic fighting against the better step inside, sir, now that to be thinking out the best avenue was adjourned for Mr. Rusa'e con-ships between Tangku and Tien-

venience to get the document of approach.

tsin.-Reuter.

you're here.".

Blayne followed him into a neatly "Perhaps I'd better tell you the stamped, furnished room that looked out on whole story, sir, but first of all I "He has not done anything for to the street. It was a pleasant want you to get quite clear in your two months and now he asks for 'room and warmed by an electric mind the fact that I am absolutely another adjournment. fire. Dwyer indicated an arm-innocent of the crime you have fair to the defendant to be drag- chair, and Blayne, laying his hat mentioned."

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and gloves on the table in the cen- The young man paused again and tre, murmured his thanks as he sat cleared his throat. down..

(To Be Continued)

DEAN INGE, ON FUTURE ¡tion seemed to have lost

popularity and its cogency.

LIFE.

NOT A PESSIMIST OVER

DECAY OF BELIEF..

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Ready to Leave,"

Tientsin, June '11: This afternoon the city is quiet.

a Why is there a grass-hopper |

over the Royal Exchange?

# Who wrote (a) The Spanish Farm Trilogy; (b) The Bridge of San Luis Rey?

Ever

writion

What is probably the most famous passage about a picture? What does the following Latin phrase mean-Omnia, vincit amor?

Where does the following quota- tion come from:-

"One crowded hour of glorious life. la worth an age without a namo"?

LETTER GOLF SOLUTION.

Here is the solution to the

ged to count every now and again." Many execution squads are patrol- Mr. Russ replied that if they diding the streets but there are no not obtain leave from the Govern- flags flying. Three troop trains not-in-Council to stamp the docu. and an armoured train are ready puzzle on aasther page. ment and if his Lordship was to proceed from the cast station. The afternoon papers report that the on its againts him (Mr. Russ)

other points, he would give notice the proclamation issued by the to Mr. Arcuil! that they were not Northerners la similiar to the Pek- Some would attribute this to the going on with the case.

ing arrangements for a peaceful evacuation and occupation" by the decay of faith in a future life and

His Lordship said he thought Nationalists to-morrow. even of the wish for survival. He the best course to take was to non.

Pan-fu has left for Dairen.- was inclined to view the matter in suit the plaintiff and give him Reuter. a more favourable light. The sub liberty to bring a fresh action Dean Inge, at the Ascension Day stance of our belief about Heaven provided that he could get the Japanese Ship Fired on, Service In St. Paul's Cathedral, re-iwas the faith thut what ought to document sufficiently stamped.

Toyko, June 11. ferred to a great change that had be is eternally real and true, and come over religious teaching in the he did not hold that this belief was In order to get it properly stamp-

According to a despatch to the Church of England and among Non-growing weaker. They need noted the defendant would have to Navy Office, Southerners fired on be pessimistic about the apparent appeal to the Governor-in-Counthe, destroyer Maki while she wan Future blessing and torment, he decay of belief in a future life, be- cil and if the decision was against steaming down the Pelho, where- remarked, were now rarely appeal-cause he thought very largely that him then the case would be at an upon the Maki returned the fire. ed to as motives. It was not mere belief of the right kind transferred end.

As this is the second time during ly that the coarse threats of itself to the world in which we physical tormont, once so common, lived, and we must not sacrifice never heard, but that the either the present world to the next, whole doctrine of future compensa`lor the next to this.

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The plaintiff was accordingly the last two or three days that a non-sulted with costs and leave similar incident has occurred, the was given to bring a fresh action | Japanese again strongly protested. within three months.

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