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BOXER "INDEMNITY FUNDS.

MAY BE USED FOR PORT OF TIENTSIN,

NOW UP TO BRITAIN.

Tientsin, Aug. 14,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

ELEVENTH HOUR BREAKDOWN.

(Cantinted from Pape 1.)

"Dry Pon" Method,

CATHOLIC FATHER

SEIZED.

BANDITS TAKE MISSIONARY AS PRISONER.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1928.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY.

CHINESE MAIDEN'S

FESTIVAL

NEW BUILDING OPENED IN QUAINT LEGEND ASSOCIATED

YOKOHAMA."

WITH CELEBRATION.

they had been successful in odtaln-

The opening of the new Union ing Fok Kam-chuen's signature. |

Building of the Union Insurance Witness looked at the deed and saw n Chinese signature which, as far CHAOS IN HONAN..

Society of Canton at Yokohama on 7TH DAY OF 7TH MOON. August 8th was the occasion of å as he knew, was that of Fok Kam-

gathering of all Yokohama for- The Maiden's Festival, which is chuen. Witness asked the parties

Hankow, Aug. 8. News was received last night by nigners, besides a sprinkling from being observed to-day, seventh day of the seventh moon (lunar calen- With reference to the recent sug-who had witnessed the signature.

and from the answers obtain the Milan Mission here that another Tokyo. gestion from Chinese sources that a

Mr. W. E. Smith, Inspector of dar), by the Chinese community, celebration portion of the British Boxer in-ed he was satisfed that they foreigner has fallen victim to the demnity should be used for urgent had seen Fok Kam-chuen execute. bandits. This is the Rev. Father the Society, in welcoming the is a country-wide

amongat Chinese maidens.

This Festival has its origin in railway construction in Chim, the Fok Chung-yuen and Fok Tat-fui George Frowis, Superior of the guests, said:

Southienst lionan Mission, who was "On behalf of the Directors of Associated British Committee, then signed as witnesses.

Mr. Jenkin: But for their per-captured by the brigands about six the Union Insurance Society of one of the most romantle of all which represents the China Associa

Canton, Ltd., I have much pleasure Chinese legendary tales and deals tion and the Chamber of Commerce,sonal assurance to you that they o'clock on Monday evening at

ta about only 20 in welcoming you here this morn-with the love story of a cow-boy. In an Interview to-day, stated that had seen their father sign would place which Ro far as the Committee is aware you have allowed them to put their from Sinyangchow.

The Rov. Father is about 70ing. We are particularly glad to The story runs thus that long ago Mr. Wu Ting-chang, who is mainly signatures in this manner?-Cer

years of age. He was born in Aus-be able to number His Excellency there lived on the pastern side of iria and has been thirty years de-Mayor. Ariyoshi among our guest and nssidious girl, the daughter of the Ileavenly liver a. beautiful responsible for the scheme aug-tainly not.

and we appreciate the honour he gested, has not been in touch with

Ing missionary work at Chientong. British opinion in Tleutsin on the

In reply to questions put by Mr.

veld the positions has done us in consenting to as a leavenly King. Day and night subject, but It is generally known that the British Chamber of Com- Sheldon, Mr. Boavis apake of the Superior of the Southeast Henan sint at this opening ceremony the young lady sat by her spindle which marks an eventful day hand was never for a moment dis- traeted by worldly thoughts, This merce in Tientsin was the first Bri- "dry pen" method of attesting Mission from 1923.

Details of the outrage ara being the history of the Society.

"Yokohama has always been an pleased her father, the King, very Lish public body in China to pre-signatures, explaining that the use the allocation of a portion of signature was gone over, with awaited anxiously. The victim. Is the indemnity for constructive pur-dry pen as a test that it was in well-known figure at Sinyangchow important centre of activity for the much, and eventually he arranged posea and, among other claims, the fact the signature of the man using for it was largely through his in-Society and after the disaster of that his daughter should marry a sido Chamber suggested that of the the dry pen. He thought that strumentality that the selge of the September 1923 when our premises young and handsome cowboy, who

atty man would go over his place two years ago was lifted.. were entirely wrecked, sharing the resided on the southern awn signature quicker, with a The capture of Father Froewis is fute of almost every other building of the River.

Unfortunately, after the mar- only illustration of the utter chaos in this City, we were among the "At the same time, the Chamber dry pen than a stranger would.

The object of the test was to into which Honan has fallen. The first of the foreign firms to return rage, the girl was so much in- advocates the case for conservancy of the waterways in Chibli and jud- show that the person who wrote the district in question is under Yuch to Yokolinma as soon as it was fatuated with her new love that

Issued signature was the same as the one Wei-chin's forces and these pay ho possible to do so, since which time, she neglected her work. ging from the report

attention to the rights of others, we have as you know, been housed greatly perturbed the King, who by the Willingdon Advisory Cousing the dry pen.

Can you remember who told you not to say foreigners. Practically in the little wooden structure next immediately ordered his daughter mittee, it made a good ease for

to be escorted back to his palace. that Fok Kam-chuen had signed the all mission property is occupied and door, sympathetic consideration.

deed?--All the parties: 1 was the countrysido is crushed under

new and permanent on the eastern side of the River. quite satisfied that they had scen military taxation,

It so happened the other day that home, which I think you will agree She was ordered to be confined in Since that time, conditions have the execution.

In the civil action did you say an attempt was made to levy one of forms a worthy addition to the this lonely palace, but her father been aggravated, to such an extent that the existence of Tientsin us a that the two sons told you that the these on the Bishop of South Honan, many and aplondid new buildings allowed her to pay one visit every port is seriously threatened, an old man had signed in their pre-whose palace is outside Nanyangfu, springing up around us, we feel year to her husband on the other event which must involve grave Renee? You said that Mr. urdin The imposition was resisted with that we shall be better able to care side of the River, this being on the

seventh moon, political and economic consequences, told you.-I feel confident that the result that the magistrate has for the needs of our business in occasion of the seventh day of the

been sending out runners to try and this important City which already

One of the chief features of this At the present the river is so said all the parties had told me.

apprehend the Bishop or one of the shows early promise' of, resuming Two Denials. henvily silted up that consting

foreign fathers to stand trial before its old position as the Premier festival is the offering, as sacrifice, steamers are not able to proceed to

I put it to you quite clearly that him in the city. Thus not only is Port of this Empire. Gentlemen, of fruits of every discription to Tientsin while serious floods in this particular case and is re-there an attempt being made to con- I will now ask you to join with me the remantle legendary couple. pear to be inevitable,

gards Fok Chung-yuen's signature fiscate foreign property by fill in drinking a toast to the City of The offerings are made on two auɛ- Tientsin you look Mr. Burdin's word that he the houses with soldiers, who reYokohama, and to its renowed cussive nights.

sym-had signed in bis presence and you fuse to clear out, but the rights

then, entered the attestation?-extraterritoriality are ignored. No..

rallways,

Port Threatened,

British opinion in therefore, while strongly pathette to any representation sug, gesting to the British Government the desirability of devoting a por tion of the Boxer indemnity fund to the rehabilitation of the existing railways and for Fresh construction of railways, will of necessity, press the claim if the people in North China for assistance to prevent recurrence of previous diensters and to maintain the existence of the port of Tientsin self.

The Committee points out that the matter is entirely in the hands of the British Government, who will probably actin accordance with the advice of the Willingdon Committee-Router.

SHATIN ROBBERY.

ACCUSED IDENTIFIED BY A SMALL BOY.

I put it to you that in your practice if you have the assurance of a person you trust that a per- on his signed in their presence, if it is necessary or desirable, you will take their word and nattest the signature as having been made in your, presence? That is not su

I put it to you that that is the practice of other solicitors in the Colony. I don't know.

ľ

SHANGHAI PARK QUESTION.

ADMISSION OF TUBERCULAR PATIENTS.

"In our

prosperity and success."

British Consul-General.

The toust having been received with acclamation, Mr. Smith ask- ed Mr. E. Hamilton Holmes, I.B.M.'s Consul General in Yoko hanu, ta formally open the build. Ling.

This

The offerings made last night,. comprising fruits and face powder and other toilet articles, were for night's offerings are for the cow the disappointed girl, whilst to-

boy..

MELBA'S "NIGHT OF TRIUMPH."

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION IN

SYDNEY.

no

Mr. Holmes said in part:-"""The In a report submitted to the duty which I have been requested Works Committee of the Shanghal to perform, as is Majesty's re- Municipality, the Acting Commis-presentative, of declaring this It is not the practice in yoursioner of Public Health recom-building open, is one which I re- ofce? No, not so far as my in-mended that free tickets of admisgard as a privilege and a very The completion sion to the public parks be issued great pleasure. structions go..

Sydney, Aug. 8. Mr. Sheldon quoted a possible to certain indigent tuberculosis of the Union building is a sign

The fact that the recent "sing case of a busy solicitor and busi-clinic patients who are at present of confidence in the future of ness gentleman, where a document debarred from the advantages of Yokohama which I trust will be 'em muck" Ineldent has in

prejudiced Australians needed a signature attesting by a fresh air, sunlight and improved ermulated at an early date by other way

British business concerns."

against Dame Molba was demon- álgnature.

environment afforded thereby,,

The Chairman stated that the The Mr. Beavis said that If the buri-

great Company whoso strated by the special appearance ness man sent to the solicitor important paint seemed to be the head office for Japan will be of the prima donna in Sydney. someone knowing him well, he question of danger to public housed in this building has a his- She was constantly recalled and would not accept that person's health, and since the Acting Com-tory of close on a century. Estab received frantic applause.

Tho newspapers describe the assurance of the signature and missioner of Public Health was lished in Canton in 1835, at a time duly attest it. It would be necessatisfied that admission could be when that city was the centre of reception as "Melba's night of A robbery at a Shatin matshed sary for one party to go to the allowed he thought the Committee European trade in China, its Hend triumph." in which, it is believed, ten menether and have the signature was not closely concerned in the Offees were removed to Hongkong was recalled at the made before the party attesting it. question and that the matter could on the founding of the Colany in participated

be forthwith referred to the Coun-1841, retaining however, for the Expert's Evidence. Criminal Sessions this morning he

Mr. Ling Mangi, of the Bank cil for their favourable considera-sake of historical association, its

Shanghai, Aug. 20. title of the Union Insurance fore the Chief Justice, (Sir Henry

It would appear that Marshal Gollan), when Hui You was charged of East Asia, was enlled as an The Committee recommended Society of Canton. Since then,

the progress of Society Feng Yu-hsiang has changed his with robbery. The Crown allegei

expert witness by the prosecution,

heen steady and un-mind about coming to Shanghai, as that the prisoner, with others un- known, on July 1, rubbed three said that for some years it that if free tickets are granted to the

the Public Works broken, and within the last few latest Nanking messages state he years it has taken in two other intends to return to Ilonan, this Chinese of a suit of pongee silk, had been his especial duty to tuberculosis patients they should be bas

great Insurance Companies, the being indicated by the fact that #pair of anger silk trousers, a suit verify signatures on cheques and issued by

North China and the Yangisze. yesterday afternoon a special ar-: of woollen clothing, and money to other documents involving finanDepartment.

Shanghai Defence Force. cial transactions concerning the At the the total value of $156.

Bank of East Asia.

It is an outstanding example ofmoured train left Hauchowfu for Shanghai, Aug. 20. It is stated that the British sound British business practice, Nanking to meet him. The Crown eise way conducted by present moment it was his busi- Mr. Summerset Fitzroy, while Mr.ess to have referred to him any Jin-Shing Lo, instructed by Mr. cases of doubt and he had daily Government is contemplating the and the solidity of the Society lu C.A.S. Russ, defended. The pri-to check all cheques which bad withdrawal of another battalion of well exemplified in the building The Yokohama been passed through the Bank on the British Defence Foren in which we have assemble here to-

a report day to open. He had had Shanghai, according to

(Continued on Next Column.) His Lordship, in asking what thethe previous day. prisoner's age was, remarked that daily experience for a number of from Nanking. he looked very small.

soner denied the charge.

Mr. Fitzroy replied that the man was 20 years did.

years of Chinese, sigimtures.

With regard to. the documents of the case, witness said that on the assumption that the other documents bore the signature of Fok Kam-chuen he had formed the opinion that the signatures on the disputed documents were for- There xeries.

Mr. Fitzroy then brictly described the circumstances of the robbery, explaining that it occurred at the Luk Wo Yuen muished, near Tai Wat Village, at Shatin. were probably ten robbers who broke into the matshed at about midnight on the date in question

Not the Same. In the disputed documents the and tied up the occupants, after-signatures were. laboured, had no wards stealing the articles mention- fluency and were entirely different ed in the charge and making good in spirit of the writing to those on their escape.

the genuine documents. The char- ncteristics in the general signature were invariably present Subsequently one man was ar which rested who was identified by a small were entirely absent in the two boy at an identification parade. signatures on the disputed docu. This man was not identified by any ments. Certain portions of the of the others because, as they had signatures were also constructed told the T'olice Magistrate, they entirely differently to the same portions on the genuine documents. were afraid,

There were also instances where the signatures had been patched up

The case is proceeding.

C.-IN-C. OF ARMY IN

INDIA.

and there were

instances

erasures having been made.

Witness said he had brought in- to Court the bank "Leller," an elec trical instrument for examining transmitted signatures through

BIR CLAUDE JACOB MÁY DE light, and a large number of photo-

APPOINTED.

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graphs, prints and coloured charts showing the strokes of the char- caters for the purpose of demon- London, Aug. 9. The Staterman's military corros-trating the points he had made in pondent states that the suggestion regard to the differences in the that Field-Marshal Sir Claude signatures."

The jury intimated that they did

Jacob will leave the India Office not feel it necessary for the points shortly and return to the East of difference to be demonstrated. means that he will most likely The case was adjourned until this succeed Field-Marshal Sir William afternoon, when the case for the Birdwood when the time comes for prosecution will close. The only the latter to vacate the office of witness for the defence will be Fok Commander-in-Chief of the Army Chung-yuen. in India.

Lion,

PEARL

CIBÍN, BY MIA SERVICE, WVG,

"Something to match this Up stick, please."

Feng Going to Honon.

The "Ironsides."

Shanghai, Aug. 20. Nanking Military Headquarters have decided to disarm part of the "Ironside" troops, the remainder of which will be recruited into the new 6th, Division under General Mow Pei-nam.

Chiang Kai-shek Indisposed.

Shanghai, Aug. 20. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has en- tered the Country Hospital. It la learned that he is suffereing from the extraction of teeth. The haemorrhago was so serious that he fainted.-Reuter.

Branch was opened in 1844 with Mr. C. W. Baird as Manager. Mr. Baird was followed first by 'Mr. A. J. Easton and later by Mr. E. W. Maitland, both of whom aro old friends of many of those present.

"Before formally declaring the bufiding open, I would congratu Inte, the Architect, Mr. Jay II. Morgan, upon the excellence of its design and the able supervision which has culminated in the official opening to-day of this fine build- ing, and the contractora, Messra. Kobayashi Gumi, who have given another demonstration that build- ings can be grected in Japan which are in no way Inferior to the best in"other countries,

"The building, which has taken almost exactly a year to erect, la of steel frame and reinforced con- crete, and with its massive foun- dations has been designed to glva every possible protection against both earthquake and fire. Of the excellence of its interlor appoint- menta you can judge for yourselves and no words from mo are need-

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