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POUNDED 184 一拜禮 號五月一十英港香

B. 27.635

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1928. AL

AMERICAN SHOT BY PIRATES. AL. SMITH'S FINAL CHURCH & TO-DAY'S BRITAIN'S RACING

SENSATIONAL AFFAIR ON

B. & S. SHASI.

GANG ATTACKS VESSEL ONLY FORTY MINUTES FROM HANKOW.

APPEAL.

ELECTION CAMPAIGN

ENTHUSIASM.

NEW YORKERS CHEER FOR OVER 20 MINUTES.

PROHIBITION ISSUE..

New York, Nov, 4.

PROBLEMS.

PRIMATE. DOUBTS IF THEY ARE FACED FRANKLY.

FAREWELL ADDRESS.

STRANGE LAUNCH ON SCENE A wave of enthusiasm unpretion, and within the hearing of an

The victim of one of the most skilfully engineered piratical coups in the history of Yangtsze shipping, the Butterfield and Swire 8.8. Shasi, steamed into Hankow in the early hours of yesterday morning, stripped of everything of value, with one of her crew dead, and with two wounded men on board.

One of the casualties was Mr. Henry Henvis, an American citizen, who was shot down at pointblank range, receiving a

MOTORISTS.

ATTEMPTS ON WORLD SPEED RECORD.

CAPTAIN CAMPBELL'S VISIT TO SAHARA.

· SEGRAVE'S SECRET.

London, Nov. 4. Dr. Randall Dayidson, the Arch- hishop of Canterbury, whose re- signation shortly takes effect, de- livered a firewell sermon at Can- terbury Cathedral to-day in the

London, Nov. 4. presence of an immense congrega-

Captain Malcolm Campbell, the enormous body of listeners-in all famous racing motorist, left Croy over the country who were able to don aerodrome in a light aeroplane catch every word and intonation of yesterday for the Sahara in an at the Primate's address.

effort to discover a twelve miles His Grace referred to the con-atretch of hard level sand suitable troveraica raging within the Church for an attempt to beat the world of England, but warned the people motor-car speed record in his against regarding the differences of new Campbell-Napier car. opinion as the outstanding fact. He understands that such a

In anying fardwell, he could with

cedented in the presidential cum- paign marked the final speech of Governor Al. Smith, winding-up up his election endeavours Madison Square Gardens.

The Democratic candidate's the signal for appearance was

multous cheering, which lasted continuously for twenty-dan minutes and completely nonplussed

the final speech.

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BRITISH PROTEST

TO PORTUGAL.

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OVER SENTENCE ON SHIP'S SECOND OFFICER.

UNDUE SEVERITY.

London, Nov. 4. - The British Ambassador in Lisbon has addressed strong pro- Lests to the Portuguese Govern- ment regarding the delay in hold-

AIR SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT.

D'ARCY GREIG FLIES

AT 3191⁄2 M.P.H.

BEATS OLD RECORD BUT NOT SUFFICIENTLY.

ing the trial and the extreme and BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. junwarranted severity of the sen- tence passed in case of Mr. A. G.

London, Nov. 4. Brewer, second officer of the

The long-awaited attempt of steamship Clan Lamont, at Lobito Flight-Lieutenant D'Arcy Greig to beat the world's air spoed' record Bay, Portuguese West Africa.

Mr. Brewer was sentened a few in the wonderful Supermarine days ago to 300 days' imprisonment Napier S-5 was made toxlay over

fine of £18, or and a

a further the Southampton Water at Calshot. sixty days' imprisonment, plus IIe succeeded and yet failed, for costs, on a charge of theft.

though he managed to bent the Mr. Brewer was arrested at record of 318%1⁄2 miles per hour est Tobito Bay last September, and, as up by the Italian airman, Major a result of the long delay in bring-De Bernardi, he did not achieve

shattered thighbone. He opened his cabin door when the the wireless authorities, who were conviction, express the opinion that stretch exists in the middle of the ing the case to trial, the intervention the margin of five miles necessary first onslaught attracted his attention and was immediately arranging for the broadcast of the Church, whatever her. dif.great desert, and expresses the of the British Foreign Office was for official recognition of the

ficulties, was far more zealous and opinion that if he can obtain a sought. This resulted in the case record, hefin 22,000 Democrats orowd-far more united than when his measured course, he can recapture when Mr. Brewer was sentenced as after a Bual trial fight yesterday sufficient man before entering the being heard on October 23rd, The great cfort was made et into the great ball, and there working years began.

the record, which he set up in In conclusion he asked if the peoAmerica last year, but which was

stated. were an American flag, the Stars

when he made an oven better speed and Stripes, and a song-book on ple of England wore satisfied about subsequently beaten by Ray Keech, sentence has been given on

Notice of appeal against the than to-day, after which the Air every seat in the hall.

the forcefulness of the Church on

Mr. Ministry formally gave permission the plain moral questions affecting an American.

Brewer's behalf.

for the attempt to be made at tho Meanwhile a protest to the Porrst favourable opportunity. tuguese Government was made by the British Government, after re- ceipt of raport on the case and the trinl from the British Consul

Lonndu, at

Portu-

fired at. He is now in hospital at Hankow with a serious wound. The other wounded man is a member of the crew, shot at the same time as one of his compatriots, was killed.

The Shaal left Hankow for Shanghai on Saturday night at 9.30 p.m. Forty minutes later, before the vessel was scarcely clear of the port, a gang of 32 pirates rushed the bridge-and the cabins, overpowering Captain Archibald Cook and Chief Officer J. Middleton, a French naval officer and two other American passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Pepper.

For some time, the vessel was in criticnl danger from another source. The pirates took the skipper from the bridge and until they realised their own peril allowed the vessel to drift with the stream. The anchor was then drop- ped and soon afterwards a mysterious launch came alongside, by arrangement evidently, and took off the gang and their loot, which totalled between $15,000 and $20,000, 20

The pirates were remarkably well-dressed, some of them being in European clothes! A military identification die was dropped by one, which leads to the supposition that the gang were either soldiers or ex-soldiers.

Captain Cook, after the pirates had deserted the ship, decided to put back to Hankow. It is noteworthy that Mr. Henvis, the wounded American, was going home on leave

for the first time in cleven years.

SEAMAN KILLED: ONE WOUNDED.

Nanking, Nov. 4. officer on board the s.s. Shaai was Tho pirated steamer was 'leas similar attacked and overpowered than ten miles out of Hinkow, on the deck before he had the having just passed Seven Mile slightest opportunity of offering Creek, when the pirate gang dis- resistance. The methods of the closed their presence, The vessel pirates were by no means gentle, cleared at 90 p.m., the first at- but he was taken to his cabin and tack being Inunched it. 10.10 p.m. held there.

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In a vivid description of the In the cabins, there were four affair given by one of the American foreign'passengers, a French naval passengers, it is stated that the officer, and three Americans, Mr. pirates, numbering at least 92. and Mrs. Pepper, and Mr. Henry searealy gave the Shas time to Henvis. clear the Concessians before they

The pirates rushed the cabins suddenly rose from several points simultaneously. at a given signal and held up the crew and the passengers at the point of the pistol.

Skipper Overpowered.

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Community Singing.

The huge crowd jammed into every corner, whiled awhy the time waiting for Governor Smith by community singing, and when he appeared on the platform no- thing could stop the cheering. means of discouraging the crowd and of giving the candidates an opportunity of speaking, the tumult did not die down until the majority had shouted them.

elves hoarse.

In spite of every conceivable

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Prohibition Problem,

When A. Smith was eventually permitted to speak, ho devoted himself in the main to the problem of Prohibition, urging that the country should seek a "sensible, reasonable and proper" solution. He stressed the value of State referendum, though again making it clear that he would never sup- porta return of the saloona,-- Reuter's American Service.

Betting Odds,

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AMOY SHIPPING STRIKE.

Cargo Workers Come out in Body.

WAGE DEMAND SEQUEL

According to telegrams which local Chinese merchants have received from Amoy, all labourers and boatmen engag- ed in loading and unloading cargo announced a general alrike this morning,

The telograms advise mer- chants not to send any goods to Amoy at present.

The strike has been thres- tened for some time owing to the labourers' demand for an increase of 60 per cent. in wages being refused,

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Segrave To Go To U.S. Meanwhile Major. II. O. D. Segrave is also busy with plans for establishing a fresh speed record. British Wireless,

Major Segrave's plans are al-guose West Africa. ready very advanced. Ile has had The case has attracted much a new car specially constructed notice in the British Press, which will be known as "The British Wireless. Irving-Napier Golden Arrow" and it is reputed to be capable of at | least 240 miles an hour. He will attempt the record on the bosch at Daytona.

Out Of Retirement,

After Major Segrave had taken the world's speed record at Day- tona Beach, Florida, in 1927, het announced that he would not com-

pete again, and adhered to this decision when Captain Malcolm Campbell beat his record, but when Captain Campbell'a record was loworod by the American, Mr. Ray Keech, he came out of his retire ment and announced that a car

would be built in which he would Manila, Nov. 3. According to a cablegram rent this country.

attempt to get the record back for ceived yesterday from New York

Since, then, under conditions of by a Manila business man, tho betting odds on the Presidential everyday domestic, commercial and absolute secrecy, The Golden Arrow" has been built at the election were 4 to 1 in favour of public life?

Did the Church face them frank-Robin Hood Engineering Works, Hoover. These odds show #n advance from those of two days ly and courageously?

Putney Vale. Particular сате age when they stood 3 to 1 on

"My answer thereto glves me has been taken over the stream- Hoover. They were offered after quale," said the Archbishop-lining of the body, so that it shall the Literary Digest, had completed steuter. its final preliminary poll of the election.

Hoover's Optimism.

Shot at Pointblank Range.

An optimistle outlook for the The French officer and Mr. and Hoover-Curtis candidacy in twelve 'Mrs. Pepper escaped unhurt, but states is given by Dr. Hubert At the time of the outbreak, the Mr. Henvis, on opening his cabin Work after receiving reports from All skipper, Captain Archibald Cook door to ascertain the cause of the the Republican committee, was on the bridge with the pilot trouble was greeted at pointbank except two of the sides are west

range with a revolver bullet, which of the Appalachian Mountains. and the quartermaster.

Shooting was heard from below, shattered his thigh-bone.

Dr. Work, who is the national

of The utmost confusion reigned chairinan

the but before any attempt could be

Republican made to prepare for defence, the among the crew, and one of them campaign, said that the informa desperadoes rushed the bridge and was murdered, while another was

(Continued on Page 4) overpowered the captain, About scriously wounded in the melee.. ten took part in the attack on the bridge, but fortunately there was no promiscuous shooting,

Guarded in Cabin

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Mysterious Launch.

HONOUR FOR JAPAN'S EMPEROR.

· BRITISH PRINCE TO HEAD

MISSION.

London, Nov.4. One of the Royal Princes will next year head a mission to Japan to present Emperor Hiroshito with the Insignia of the Older of the Garter.

the war.

DEATH OF MR. E. WHITE.

A WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT PASSES AWAY.

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360 Milca in 4 Dive.

D'Arcy Grolg accomplished a remarkable performance yester day. His speed on a dive before straightening out to begin the course was only slightly under 350 Imiles an hour)

It could not, however, be assum- ed that this figuro could be roach- ed in a light under official sur- veillance, since it is laid down that in an actual recorded flight, the pilot must not exceed a height of 1,300 feet, whereas yesterday Grieg was probably in the region of 2,000 feet when he began to dive for the course. On the other hand, it is

Black With Smoke.

The many friends of Mr. Edward notable that he did not let his White, for many years in the ser-engine go all out. vice of Messra, Wm. Powell, Ltd., will deeply regret to hear of his death, which occurred during his sleep at his residence in Kowloon last night, from heart fallure.

The adventurous" pilot handled · his craft auporbly, although it la recognised that the task is extreme- The late Mr. White, who was ly delicate and dangerous. After about 47 years of age, had been in yesterday's fight Craig's, jacket. the Colony for 25 years, having was black with smoke and the left the service of Messrs. Wm. wind-screen was almost covered Powell two years ago, after 23 at one time by fumes. years as Manager of the Furnish- After official sanction had been ng Department. He then joined given, Grieg wasted no time, but Driving and Construction Co., Ltd., day. The result after the con- the Hongkong Excavation, Pile decided to make the attempt to being employed in connexion with idence engendered by yesterday's work on the Kowloon Tong Estate. trial and all previous trials, was a In his earlier days, Mr. White great disappointment, and it is offer the least possible resistance to the wind, and to attain this was a very keen official of the Kow- considered by experts that the Icon Cricket Club, having served on machine would be capable of much careful experiments have been the Committee and boing a most better time if another attempt. is made in wind tunacks, like those enthusiastic follower of the used for testing aeroplanes.

ericket team, whilst for many years The result is a car 28 feet long, he acted as scorer to the 1st XI. but with a frame only 21 inches He was of a very genial and happy

The apced was recorded by a wide, on which is mounted a cigar-disposition and was greatly liked camera gun-timing apparatus, and shaped body which will be cover- by all who knew him.

made,

Not Sufficient,

ed with gold paint. The Napler He leaves a widow, son and It was omcially returned as being engine is of the Schneider Cup daughter, for whom the utmost 319.57 miles an hour over the three type, developing about 1,000 horae sympathy will be folt, Mrs. White kilometre course. Grieg was re- power.

is a daughter of Mrs, Hopwar, an quired to do at least 824 miles an old and well-known Kowlooh re-hour in order to achieve an official sident, other daughtera having record, and it is stated that the married Mr. J. P. Robinson, Lieut. Supermarine has already exceeded Atkins, of the Army Ordnance that in the course of observed Corps, and Mr. C. H. Bliss, of Kow-trials during the past few weeks. All experts have agreed that pro- loon Docks.

The funeral takes place this perly handled the machine would evening, passing the Monument at be capable of at least 385 miles an

6.30 p.m.

...

ETNA IN ERUPTION AGAIN..

hour, and in view of Flight- Lieutenant Grieg's masterly hand- ling hitherto, little less than this was expected.

New Italian Effort.

Improved Design, The car will be three-quarters of a ton lighter than the former Prince Arthur of Connaught two engined car which Major foreign clothes. They appeared to headed a similar mission to the Segrave used, its weight being Shortly afterwards, a strange hail from different provinces as grandfather of the present in about 3 tons. It is estimated launch evidently by pre-arrange- they used different dialects,

peror of Japan in 1905, and also however, that its lighter weight A rather startling theory is now to the late Emperor Just before will not-make it less gafe,, an the Captain Cook was immediately ment, came alongside the station-

ary Shaal, and the pirates trans put forward as the result of the

stream-lined body is so designed removed from the bridge by

In the present case, the mission that wind pressure will keep the number of pirates, who kept him ferred their loot. They had ran- discovery on the decks after the covered with their weapons. He sucked the ship thoroughly robbing gang had departed of a military will be performed by one of the car on the ground,

and the lentification disc. It is believed, as sons of the King and Queen,

Major Segrave is of opinion that was taken to his cabin and con- the foreign passengers

this car is 100 per cent. ahead of fined there with his wife and two crew of all they could lay their the result of this find, that the British Wireless.

hands on. The haul is roughly desperadoes are either disbanded [A telegram from Tokyo on Fri- the last one in design. children, who were accompanying estimated to be between $15,000 troops, or regular soldiers, "taking day isted that Prince Henry "It is better stream-lined and him as passengers. An armed

would head the mission.].

smaller," he says. "In point of gentinel was kept outside the and $20,000, and the gang opent a holiday."-Beuter.

fact the last car with Ite two cabin.

engines developed only 840 horse

Catania, Nov. 5. A considerable discharge of RUMANIAN POLITICS. power and not 1,000, as popularly

supposed. I am more than con-smoke from Etna has occurred, machine, and de Bernard! reckons fident that as far as the car is con- followed by a mild eruption and that with this plane he will be able corned it will do all that is re- the usual signs of subterranean to attain a speed of 857 milee an quired."

disturbance, all of which are bo-

[hour, and perhaps even 878 miles In addition to the car, Major coming more violent. H

Jan hour! Segrave also plans a new motor Several small streams are slowly

It is now hoped that Grleg will Bukharest, Nov. 4.

boat which he will take to Florida descending, the main one pouring he given permission to make The Regency Council is consult-to. attempt to capture the motor into the sca.

another attempt with his machine, The only village which has been some unexplained factor having has recommended the formation of as the Innd record. This boat affected so far is San Alfle, from interfered with her full powers. ing the Party leaders to whom it boat speed record of the same time

Ship Allowed To Drift.

their time in, complaining bitterly

of the trivial amount of their loot, taking into consideration the time

Built in Hongkong.

For some little time, the Bhasi and attention apent in the organ-ceived from Hankow this morning | was in serious danger of being sation of the coup.

wrecked. The pirate gang made

no attempt to keep hor in control

First Leave in 11 Years,

GOVERNMENT NOT YET

FORMED.

VILLAGERS EVACUATE THEIR HOMES.

It is learned from Rome that Major de Bernardi is now conduct- ing experiments over Lake Varoso with a now seaplane in which he hopes to beat his own- record. The Italians have immenso con- Adence in the abilitles of this new

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A Naval wireless message re-

gives details of the pirney, but adde little to the information given above. It mentions that the piracy and with no-one at the wheel she

The 'gang

departed in tho took place about ten miles below

after drifted slowly down stream, mysterious craft,

which Hankow while the 8.a. Shani was threatening every moment to go Captain Cook immediately drew on its way to Shanghai. aground.

op the anchor and turned about The bandits boarded the Shasi Eventually, the pirates realised heading for Hankow, where Mr. at Hankow, and attacked the crew the extreme danger and decided to Henvis was sent to hospital.

shortly after the vessel had clear- It is reported that his wound laed, one man being killed and 4 Coalition Government, but M. will be painted white and called which the inhabitants were hurt a second attempt fa made before release the skipper for a time

another wounded. It. is stated. Mantu, the fender of the Peasants' "Miss England.". The engine is riedly evacuated in advance of Major de Bernardi's now machine, sufficient for the dropping of the serious, though not dangerous. anchor.

A poignant feature of the also, that Mr. Henvis's wound is&Council that his Party is prepared The motor-boat record is to being at the rate of about 600 feet is ready, Grieg may raise the re casualty is contained in the fact sovero one. When the anchor was dropped that Br. Henvis, who fis employed To Shast was built at the to take sole responsibility for the attempted within a week of the per hour-Reuter, In accordance with Instructions, the pirates were apparently satis by Messrs. Gale and Company, was Taikoo Dockyard in Hongkong in control of affairs, ed and took the skipper back to going on furlough to the United 1910, to the order of the China In the meantime, the Counell has of the boat is 95 miles an hour, to boat the record of 90`mlles, an States for the first time in eleven Navigation Company. She is a summoned M.. Titulesco, the

hour. Britain last held this record twin-screw steamer of 1,827 tons, Kamaniän Minister from London, According to members of the her dimensions being:Length, who, It is anticipated, will be seven years ago

[The present rotor car record Meanwhile, the Chief Officer, crew, the pirates were all well-1286 fect; breadth, 40.1 feet; depth, offered the Foreign Secretaryship, held by the American racer is 207.55 who was the only other defeign dressed, some of them wearing 10 foot.

Router.

miles per hour}

his cabin.

Foreigners Attacked,

years.

Party, states that he has told, the similar to that in the car.

car record, and the estimated speed

devastating lava streams proceed

NOVELISTS DEATIL, A

Geneva, Nov. 45 The death is announced of the novelist, Eliza Buhamah Seldmors,

-Reuter

cord to a figure which will tem- porarily put it out of the reach of |the' racing aircraft of any other

country,

If he can do 385 mph, as it is believed he can, the Italian will ba required to do 840 miles or more in order to set a new i record... Reuter and British Wireless.