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TET E MITAZTA#✯ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1928. --

ANXIETY UNABATED. PRINCE OF WALES FRENCH POLITICAL

IN LONDON.

KING'S GALLANT FIGHT STORY OF QUICK DASH

AGAINST DISEASE.

PRINCE OF WALES VISITS FATHER

JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT.

LAST NIGHT'S BULLETIN.

While the official bulletin issued last night is perhaps more satisfactory than might have been anticipated, it is far from reassuring. Briefly it indicates that is no change in the critical condition of His Majesty, for while the fever is not worse, there is no suggestion, that the infection spreading through the system has improved.

Deep anxiety is universally felt, though it is evident that the King is fighting magnificently.

It is gratifying to be able to report that the Prince of Wales arrived in London late last night, his dash across Europe having been expedited to a greater extent than was thought possible.

A complete absence of formality signalled his arrival at Victoria, and the vast crowds indiented their deep feeling with the Prince by maintaining a sympathetic silence. The Prince's rush to the bedside of his father, involved forced journeying over a distance of over 6,000 miles, which be completed in the record time of nine and a half days.

ACROSS EUROPE.

ALL RECORDS BEATEN FROM BRINDISI TO VICTORIA.

TIRED AND ANXIOUS.

London, Dec. 11. The story of the Prince of Wales" arrival in London at 10.18 p.m. 10- night, instead of to-morrow morn-

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SENSATION.

FORMER MINISTER ACCUSED OF FORGERY.

PROSECUTION LIKELY.

Paris, Dec. 11.

AUSTRALIAN TEST SELECTIONS.

TWELVE CHOSEN FOR SECOND MATCH.

BATTING STILL STRONGEST SUIT OF TEAM.

330 PER ANNUM SINGLE COPY 18 OWNTH

HE SILVER ANNIVERSARY.

BUICK.

The 1920 Model Buicks are so attractive

so different zo good, in fact, that svan were they not Buicks you would immediately stamp them to be great carn. The Silver Anniverary Bulck, is the greatest value over offered to the Motoring public.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

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35 Wong Nei Chung Rend .... Happy Valley.

TEA MARK INQUIRY CHINESE STEAMER

TRAGEDY.

SUDDEN DEATH IN TRAIN OF IMPORTANT WITNESS,

PIRATED.

[SOON AFTER' LEAVING

HONGKONG.

· EUROPEAN MASTER TIED TO HIS BED.

TEA BUYERS' FEARS.

London, Dec. 11. The tragic death of one of the A sensation has been created in'

leading personalities in the Coylon French political circles by the

tea trade, was announced in the President of the Senate announe-

course of to-day's hoaring of the ing that a request has been re- ceived from the Public Prosecu- BLACKIE'S BOWLING. application for an order requirlug | PIRATES FIGHT RIVALS.

a mark of origin for ten at the ' tor for authorisation to Institute

Board of Trade. criminal proceedings ngainst

The Australian selectors have

Mr. William, Campbell, the Senator Klotz, who was Minister announced the names of chairman of the Ceylon Tea Anso- of "Finance in M. Clemenceau's now Cabinet.

twelve players from whom the day, did not appear this morning, ciation, who gave evidence yester

With the arrival in port of the Chinese steamer Wong Shek Kung, of 1,044 tons net register, the tells the story of one of the most master, Captain Nile liarring

for sanie time past. applicants reported that Mr.

for a motor-car and that he forgeding on Friday, will be chosen. Campbell had collapsed and died Travelling as prasengers, and

the name of a busiess man as the. S. Ryder heads the list. acceptor of a bill of exchange.

ing, involves a high tribute to the] The allegations are that he utjeloven to meet England in the land just before, the inquiry was daring piracies in the China Sea

se efforts made by the Italian,fered cheques insuficient to cover Second Test at Sydney, commenc-again adjourned, counsel for the Swiss and French railway author in connexion with the payment itics to expedite his journey.

The Prince made the journey from Brindisi to London in record time, seating the ordinary time by at least sixteen hours. He did not pass through Paris in his race across France, but travelling at a speed greater than the usual ex- presses, followed 2 route vin Chalons, Rheims and Lnon, whore his special train was switched on to the northern line nud made direct for Boulogne via Amiens

Prince's 'Privacy.

turned him.

on a train on his way to the in-working, it is said, in collusion

with members of the crew, -the, A Sydney cable received fast quiry,

Major A. H. Cripps, of the Blue | pirates secured control of the ship Senator Klbiz recently retired night states that Kelleway, who

was taken ill with ptomaine pol-Funnel Line, sald that if a mark shortly after she left Hongkong. into a religious retreat. Reuter

Semptor Louis Lucien Klotz Arat soning in the middle of the Firating order was granted and this for Suigon, binding up the Captain stood for the Chamber in 1893, Test, is still unwell and has been affected the quantity of tea impart- and officers, and eventually getting but he was not elected until 1898, definitely dropped, Dr. O. E. Noth- cd into Britain, it would also affect away with cargo and personal wickets for 78 runs against the and would result in Amsterdani when the Sommie Department re-ing (Queensland) who took 5 British shipping which carried tea, effects valued at $6,000.

don as the lea market. In 1910, he joined Briand's Cabi-M.C.C. recently, taking his place. establishing competition with Lon- T. J. E. Andrews,. the former net as Finance Minister and re- tained that post under Caillaux Teet player, who made 39 und 25

(1912) (1911), Poincare

and for an Australian XI against the Briand (1913). He was also Min- M.C.C. is also dropped, the select ister of Interior in Barthou's Cabled twelve being as follows:

J. S. Ryder (Victoria (captain) net in 1913.

W. II. Pansford (Victoria) W. M. Woodfull (Victoria)

A Reuter mcenare from Paris de. scribes the measures observed to ensure the privacy of the Prince of

Early in the war, he served as Wales. During the dash across France, the engine was changed at

a reserve officer under the Gov- Laon, and the Prince paced the platernor of Paris, then returned to form smoking a cigarette, while Parliament, where he was appoint- keep the platform clear of the public.

The Prince of Wales went immediately to Buckingham Palace, and after an interview with H.M. the Queen, was per-special precautions were taken in President of the War Damage mitted to pay His Majesty n short visit.

The King, though very weak, and not expecting the Prince, recognised his eldest son and greeted him.

This message is regarded as significant, since it suggests that His Majesty's illness is grave indeed.

NO INCREASE IN EXHAUSTION.

mediately shown into the Queen's apartments, where she was walt- ing for him.

London, Dec. 11. Though the doctors were able to ay in this morning's bulletin that there had been no further impair. It was at first understood that ment of the King's strength, the at the request of the King's anxiety which prevailed yesterday doctors, the Prince would not see among members of the Royal the King to-night, but presumably Household continued to-day. The Sir Stanley Hewett, who is again continuance of high temperature staying the night at the Palace, It was means that the general infection gave permission, for which returned in some measure later reported that the Prince of yesterday, still exists, and while Wales saw the King for a short the fever is not worse, the position time and left the Palace with the with regard to the infection has Duke and Duchess of York at not improved.

Anxious crows larger than on any previous day read the morn- ing bulletin on the notice-board at Buckingham Palace.

11.30 p.m.

An official announcement was

Recognises Son.

issued at midnight in connexion It was authoritatively stated at with the Prince's visit to the four o'clock this afternoon that sick-room, stating that the King, there had been no change in His though unaware of the Prince's Majesty's

expected arrival, immediately re- morning.

cognised and greeted him. The fact that the Queen, us yes-

Palace Lord Dawson left the tarday, did not go out for her

p.m.. usual afternoon drive to-day has shortly after 11.30

after which it was stated not allayed publle anxiety, which

condition since the

is now very keen.

Struggling Gallantly.

At Amiens, various officials as- sembled to greet the Royal Heir, but the blinds of the Prince's car ringe were drawn and he did not show himself.

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The Prince arrived at Boulogne at 6.65 p.m., hours before he was expected; he was in fact scheduled to arrive at 9.40.

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He was accompanied by a French delective, who joined the special train at Bale. The train slightly delayed by a blockage on the line outside Lire Hnute Saone, but it made up the lost time so well that it reached Laon an hour in front of schedule.

To England in Steamer. On disembarking from the train at Boulogne, the Prince received a telegram giving the latest news of The Prince the King's condition. was greeted by the Sub-Prefect, who conveyed the wishes French Government for His Ma-

Commission. In 1917, he again became Finance Minister in Poin- care's Government and held that office in the Clemenceau Cabinet which followed to that he was one of the signatories of the Treaty of Versaities. He in GG years of age.

SMALL-POX STILL MOUNTING.

OVER TWO HUNDRED CASES

IN SIX WEEKS.

22 MORE YESTERDAY.

A further 22 cases of small-pox. were notified yesterday, of which were from Kowloon districts. All were Chinese.

This brings the total number of jesty's recovery. Also present on cases during the past six weeks to the platform were the Chief E-206, of which 179 have been from There have been 61 gineer of the Nord Railway which Kowloon. carried the Prince for the greater deaths, part of the way, a director of the The details of the case reported Southern Railway and other effi- for the weeks ending on dates

given are:

claja.

Quick Moving."

after all, The Prince derided, soon most not to embark on the destroyer, authoritatively that His Majesty's H.M.S. Torch. He went aboard the condition had undergone a slight ordinary packet-boat "Biarritz" change for the better since the which left for Folkestone at 7.10 last bulletin, Reuter and British p.m. The average speed of the Prince from Brindisi to Boulogne Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley Wireless, Howett, who left Buckingham The Duke of York in the after- including stops had been 44 miles Palace at noon, returned at three noon was present at

A matinee an hour o'clock in the afternoon. In the at the Lyceum in aid of the

The "Biarritz" arrived at Folke interval, Lord Dawson called at National Lifeboat Institution, stone at about 8.30 p.m. and the the Prince of Wales' residence, which the Queen only yesterday Prince of Wales on landing at 8.44 York House.

intimated and 'regretted she was 1.in. was greeted by the Prime The evening bulletin, issued at unable to attend. A crowded Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, who 8.30 p.m., states:

audience accorded a most Im-had travelled from London for the pressive reception to the Duke.-purpose. Reuter.

"The King has had a quiet day,

The Prince

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D. Bradman (N.S.W.)

A. F. Kippax (N.S.W.)

D. Blackle (Victoria)

6. V. Grimmett (8. Australia)'

H. L. Hendry (Victoria)

H. Ironmonger (Victoria) V. Richardson (S. Australia) W. A. Oldfield (N.8.W.)

O. E Nothling (Queensland).

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Mr. John Garrett, the president

Taken Near Bincao.

Within a few hours of leaving of the Tea-Duyers' Association, Hongkong on a voyage to Salgon, attributed the increased consumpthe officers were overpowered and tian of Java and Sumatra tea in the pirates obtained control of the Britain to Its cheapness and auit- vessel. Instead of following the ahility for blending.

usual practice of taking the ship to Blas Bny, the pirates took the Wong Shek Kung to Sam Lung Island, about thirty miles to the south west of Macao,

Java and Sumatra tea, he said, was on an average about 5d. per b. below the price of Indian and Ceylon tea.

He considerad that the standard of tea from the Dutch East Indies during the past ten years had been exceptionally high. He knew that the production of Indian and

The pirates did their work so effectively that within' nine hours of the steamer's departure from Hongkong, they were able to leave. the ship, taking with them booty. Ceylon ten had been restricted. to the extent of $5,000, without 60-

He also declared, that there was

no other country of the size cxeept much as wounding a single member of the crew or any of the the Dutch East Indies able. to In spite of Australia's extraor-supply tea when the

cost of passengers, He was As the result of a wireless dinary experience in the Brisbane Empire ton was high. match, nine of the players are sure that if a marking order was message received yesterday, No. 4 again among the chosen, the two made, some of the retal trade Police launch commanded by Sub- standing down both being unft to would be lost and the well-known Inspector Butcher, went out to play.

blends could not be supplied as meet the pirated vessel and escort- ed her to quarantine anchorage at cheaply us at present.

Mr. Garrett denied that Java led Stonecutters shortly after nine was used in popular blends for o'clock last night. The Wong purposes of profit, but said that It Shek Kung was unable to hoist the was used in blends because it was police flag, as the pirates took the more advantageous to the public. precaution to carry that away with

The three new players. Victor Richardson, Dr. O. E. Nothling and Don Blackte are not surprise selections. Richardson is the fine South Australian batsman, who was a keen candidate for the cup taincy, conceding it probably to seniority only. He made 24 and 21 against England recently.

-Reuter.

SALE OF RUSSIAN ART TREASURES.

them.

Captain only European. According to a report subse- quently made to the police by Cap- tain Nils Harring, the master, it appeared that the. Captain was the unly European on board the ship

The other two are both bowlers, Dr. Nothling, who takes the place of Gregory, was not regarded as a possibility until the Queensland match, and he followed this up by taking 3 wickets for 51 runs in 19 ARTICLES HELD TO BE STATE at the time of the piracy. overs in the Australian XI match. He keeps a good length, varies pace and flight, and makes the ball do a fair amount in nipping INJUNCTIONS QUASHEDfice the Chinese flag and is re- back from the off, but he is not

more than a useful bat.

Don Blackle.

- PROPERTY.

to

Berlin, Dec. 11.

Owned by the Wong Rang King Stommship Company, of No. 68A, Bonham Strand West, the ship

crew

gistered at Canton. The consists of the captain, two

hands.

of

The legal battle over the sale of Chinoso deck officers, three Chinese November 3...

art treasures alleged to have been engineers and forty-four deck November 10 .. 22

At the beginning of the cam-taken illegally by the Bolshevists November 17... 31

paign, everyone agreed that the from the palaces and homes of the The vessel called from Hongkong. November 24... 17

best bowler in Australia was Don Russian aristocracy, was brought at about 10 p.m. on Monday, having December 1 33

Blackie, the Melbourne man who to an end to-day, the injunctions on board twelve Chinese passon- December 8 ... 61

finds himself hailed as a discovery | granted Prince Alexander gera and carrying 200 tona

consisting of at 45, when most bowlers have had Cotromanitz, and other emigres, cargo,

flour, 170

their last benefit. But he did not by the Supreme Court being quash vegetables, fruit and gunny bags, Since Saturday, there have been

shipped to Saigon. a further 36.enses, with 20 denthe Kot a wicket in either Innings ofed in the Higher Court.

the trial match at Melbourne, and The judges ruled that by the reported.

his record in the recent match Soviet Nationalisation Decree of against the M.C.C..was 1 for 120 November, 1920, ail mobile pro- At 8 o'clock on Tuesday morn- The best of bowlers have off days,perty belonging to fugitive Rising, when the ship was about but this is hardly the performance sfana became State property. twenty miles to the south-west of of a match-winner.

The Russian law is binding on Gap Rock, about six pirates, who Still, on bla record last season the German courts, and an order were among the passengers, assist- Blackie is a bowler to be reckon-was, therefore, given for the ed, It is said, by five members of

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DUISBURG MINING DISASTER.

Officers Attacked.

There in un increase in the ex- haustion and the pulae remains

of Wales, while trained for London four minutes SEVEN MEN FATALLY GASSED ed with. His 31 wickets cost him articles involved in the dispute to the stokehold staff, attacked the steady."-(Signed) Dawson of on his journey from Brindisi later.

to Boulogne, received the latest

Penn, Stanley Hewett.

Public Affection.

con-

-Router.

The Barnes Build.

only 22 runs each-which on Aus-bo returned to the auctioneers, officers and crew.

The Captain,. In his roport, trallan wickets fa much better than Messrs. Lepke, or to their pur- It looks and Oxenham, who took chasers.

states that the pirates were well only 8 wickets, was alone above, These latter Include furniture armed, having in their possession him in the averages.

made for Eugen Beauharnais, both revolvers and knives. It bought by an English dealer for would appear that little resistanca £3,000, and six Gobelin tapestries was put up, and in his report to the police the Captain says he was A tall, gaunt man of the Barnes which had been sold for £5,000.

The auctioneers deposited the bound to his bed by the pirates, build, Blackle belongs to a type that has almost disappeared. He money received for these in Court, who treated the second officer and takes a longish run, brings his pending the final decision on the the quarter master in the same manner. Thó crew of the com- arm high over with an easy action, rights of ownersship-Reuter.

pradore department werb then frems a beautiful length, breaks

driven into the forecastic, hack a lot from the off if the wic ket is giving assistance, and varies his pace and light so subtly that he needs watching even when it

STRAITS BANKNOTE

IN A FIRE. The Prince's special train reach. news of the King in a telogramed London at 10.18 pm, and he was To-night's bulletin while more at Bologna station. During his

Cologne, Dec. 11. Seven miners were fatally gassed, satisfactory than might have men brief halt at Milan, the Prince met on the platform by the Duke anticipated is not considered reas sent telegrams to the King of

of York.

and three others seriously injured suring in Palace circles. Deep Italy and Signor Mussolin!

Long before the Prince was due as the result of an outbreak of fire anxiety is now felt in general, though it is realised that is veying thanks for the messages at Victoria, dense throngs gather in the winding-shaft of the Dior- Majesty is struggling magnifi- received from them, and for theed at every approach to the station, gardt Mine at Duisburg. cently.

perfectly organised special train which was guarded by a large forco

Three of the men who died were of police. The crowd was immense A huge crowd waited outside the service.

in spite of the fact that it was a volunteer rescuers, who. went down to the assistance of fallen comrades. Palace long after the bulletin had

cold, wet, cheerless night. been posted, including many un-

The

arrival In accordance dergraduates who wore in London Mr. Romany MacDonald gave a

with the Princo's special ré- for the Varsity Rugger match, lecture at Parla yesterday on the

marked quest wna

by There was a notable absence of aims, and policy of the British La complete

two Continents to reach the bed- Jack of formality. "ragging" in the West End to bour Party.

side of his alck father. The customary red carpet was not night.

Ile prefaced his speech by say laid, there were na flags, and no drove to Buckingham Palace where The Prince of Wales immediately The Prince of Wales reached ing that his visit had been made Press photographers. London this evening, hours ahead uncertain for some days by the

ho arrived at 10.25, proceeding to of schedule.

iliness of the King, which "had"]

the Queen's Apartments, later visit The crowd was marshalled in aroused in the hearts of the Bri-

ing his father for a short time. orderly files on each side of the Lich people an affectionate anxiety station just before the train.

The Duke of York arrived at the His Royal Highness made his Like J..C. White, he can bowl all

Tam Wing, a Chinese from Can- The Captain states that about hurried journey home from East day and keep a perfect length ton was charged before Major C.fifty tons of cargo were removed gates of the Palace by the time the which had been one of the most The Prince of Wales was looking Africa in nine and a half days, hav- while Ironmonger may be danger-Wilson at the Central Police Court by pirates, mostly of fruit and Prince of Wales arrived, and it remarkable manifestations of our tired and anxious, but he alighted fug sailed from Dar-es-Salaam at ous on a bad wicket, maintained a sympathetic ellence, time. He added, "All the rulers the men raising their hats to Ils and potentates of the earth might briskly and was warmly greeted by ten o'clock on Sunday morning. Royal Highness, while a few of well envy the position which King his brother.

December 2nd. Ordinarfly tho the women fluttered their hand- George occupies in the minds of maintained a sympathetic silence feast Reuter and British Wire- The thousands waiting outside journey would occupy a fortnight at The Prince of Wales was im- all sections of his people." for the son who had hurried across less..

British Wireless."

kerekfefe.

Greetings at Victoria,

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FORGERIES:

Having gained control of the ship, the pirates took it to Sam Lung Island, about thirty miles south-west of Macao, arriving thero yesterday morning at saven

It is probable, however, that CANTONESE CHARGED WITH }o'clock,

C. V. Grimmett will be expected to

be the mainstay of the attack.

POSSESSION,

The Booty,

this morning with the possession of

hund.

The attack is still limited to 342 forged Strails $10-notes. He flour. The total value of their four.players.

was formally remanded for a week haul, inclusive of jewellery and The arrest was made in con-personal effects of the officers and The England team is not yet to nexion with the seizure reported crow, is estimated at $5,000.

yesterday.

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