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ROYAL VISIT TO HONGKONG.

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DUKE OF GLOUCESTER COMING.

BIG SERIES OF ORFICIAL FUNCTIONS PLANNED.

A GARDEN PARTY.

Doll on Lighting-up High Waters

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Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1881

ITALIA DISASTER

FINDINGS.

GENERAL NOBILE SUBJECT

TO CRITICISM.

HELD RESPONSIBLE. ·|

Rome, Mar. 3..

After months of investigation, the Commisalon annointed by the Italian Government to enquire into the, loss of the Polar airship under General Nobile, has sulmilted its report.

The alrahip was wrecked on its

after successfully flying from King's Bay to Greenland and the Pole. The crew divided into three parties, two of which were saved after all hope had practically been given up..

When H.R.H. the Duke of Glou-way back to civilisation last year

*=XWT MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1929.

FIGHTING STARTS AT ANKING.

WUHAN AND NANKING. IN OPPOSITION?

OPEN CONFLICT FEARED AS SITUATION WORSENS.

COMPEL ALLEGIANCE.

Shanghai, Mar. 4.

cester arrives in Hongkong on Rome to King's Bay, and from The fears of open conflict be- April 26th, of his way to make an

· official visit to Japan, a series of official functions will take place "extending over the two days of his Royal Highness' stay in the Colony.

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The Commission-finds that the loss of the airship was due to faulty handling by the commander of the expedition, General Nobile.

It also finds that there is no ac-

now

It has been thought for some

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THREE MEN MISSING FROM CRUISER,

THOUGHT TO HAVE PERISHED IN PHILIPPINES.

AFFAIR.

"WANTED" MAN' TRACED TO HONGKONG.

MANILA APPLICATION.

Manila, Mar 2 Joseph L. Wilson, wanted in the Philippine Islandai for embezzle- ment of Pesos 200,000 from the San Carlos Milling Company, is probably now In Conton. He loft

Bruseds; Mar. 8. Albert Frank Heine, the Belgian uctivist, who was arrested in Brussels last night on alighting from the Amsterdamxpress, and le to be charged with forging the 80-called secret State documents SEARCH PARTY FAILS. Hongkong for that city on Feb- published in the Utrecht Dagblad, In alleged to have admitted that the secret military alliance between France and Belgium is, a forgory.

It la now stated that he first offered his fictitious treaty, which he confesses was modelled on the old agreement between France and Russia, to a German espionage bureau at Mulheim.

This burnu, however, on ex-

Manila, Feb. 27.

MINERS.

FOR

THE M.C.L. MAKES BIG ALLOCATIOŇ.

THREE CHINESE DONATIONS

́ ́INCLUDED IN SUM.

SWEEP WIN GIFT.

..

stantial - donation to the Lord"

ruary

advlees 25, according to

We are happy to announce to- from Hongkong authorities TO- The light cruiser U. S. S. Mil-celved yesterday at the officb of day the receipt of another very sub- waukee, which made the trip the Attorney General. through the southern islands with At the instance of the Attorney Mayor's Fund for the relief of dis- other shipa of the Asiatic Fleet General, Acting Governor General returned to Manila yesterday Eugene A. Glimore sont a cable treas amongst British miners and morning, minus three sailors, who to Hongkong asking for the extra- their families, are reported to have been lost on thorough investigation, the Hong-warded by Mrs. H. T. Croaay; Pre- dition of Wilson. . After A This is a cheque for $800 for- the island of Palawan,

kong authorities wired back stat:sident of the Hongkong Women's The Ballors, all Americans, ing that Wilson was no longer Guild and Ministering Children's

Pier and be the recipient of ad- ceptable justifiention, except physt- ment is considering an attempt to pressed. doubts regarding their failed to réturn to the ship, the there but had left for Canton last League, the 1928 Committee of

The Royal visitor will arrive by the P. and O. s.8. Moren on the morning of April 25th, when he will be officially received at Statue dresses of welcome from the Euro. cal and moral depression, for the pean and Chinese communities. fact that General Nobile allowed himself to be saved first by the air Although detailed arrangements in Lundborg. General Nobile's for this have not yet been com- action in consenting to leave the pleted, it is probable that the pre-pack-ice on which his party was sentation of addresses will ha marooned, before his companions, made in the City Hall, is Royal has been severely criticised, though Highness proceeding there from he had sustained a broken arm and the Pier by way of the principal leg in the crash of the "Italin." streets of the city,

Government House Lunch.

The Commission also deals at some length with the death of Pro- Swedish men- fessor Malmgren,

the Duke will proceed to Govern-out to find land with Commanders

tertained to luncheon.

After lunch, if the weather la suitable, a drive round the island will be followed by a game of polò at Causeway, Bay, His Royal High ness having expressed & with to

miles across the Aretle wastes, Eventually Malmgren collapsed, and Mariano and Zappi were forced to abanden his body.

the

tween Nanking and Hankow re peatedly expressed in the past two- or three days and arising directly from the Hunan coup, which was effected without the sanction of the Central Government, seem likely to materialiso, time that the Nationalist Govern- amination of the documents ex- went ashore last Thursday and

authenticity and rejected his offer. reports say.

Monday,

which, at a meeting held on Febru- Afterwards he sold the Trenty

The Attorney General is now ary 21st, for the purpose of making compel the allegiance of

A search party composed of studying the question to determine its yearly distribution of funds, de- Kwangs faction by force of arms, and it is also considered likely and the "Minutes" to the Dagblad that in the event of an attack by through an Antwerp journalist, for two men was sent ashore to look whether the Philippine Islande, cided to allocate this sum to the Marshal Chiang Kai-shek on Han- whom a warrant for arrest has now for the missing men, but failed or the United States, has extradi- Miners Fund.

to locate them. A bigger party tion treaties with Canton, Extra- how, Canton will ally itself with been issued

Heine does not consider that he was sent ashore the following dition papers have already been the Wuhan cities. This is based on the fact that Marshal LI Chai-old France or Belgium. "I merely day to scour the faland but like- prepared to be ready for the re-

he said, "and wise failed to find any trace of turn of Wilson if found in any donation

It should be mentioned that a cheated a buyer,' sum is one of the principal lead that's a venial awindle, Reuter, the three members of the crew.

Chinese city with which the three Chinese friends to the M.C.I.

of $800 was given by- ers of the Kwangɛi group.

United States has extradition funds, on the understanding that Suddenly Worse.

treaties.

Reuter states that the Wuhan-

four hours,

Action in Berlin.

Berlin, Mar. 8. Three Russians and a GermAN

Investigation Ordered.

Later.

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Chinese Generosity.

and Mark Shlu-chor.

The Attorney General at the this sum should be devoted to the British Miners' Fund, and -, the A formal investigation has been anme time has prepared the amount is included in the 8800 now After the City Hall ceremony, ber of the expedition. He had setNanking situation has suddenly woman have been arrested and ordered of the mysterious dis- motion for the dismissal of sent us by Mrs. Creany, The ment House, where he will be en- Mariano and Zappi, trudging for Krown worse in the past twenty- charged with manufacturing and appearance of-three sailors from Wilson's appeal to the Supremo donors of this $300 are Messrs. selling political documents of the one of the Asiatic fleet cruisers at Court, Copy of the motion was Tang Chi-ngong, Tang Shiu-ldu Kighest importance.-Reuter. Coron

Gregorio Island while the fleet furnished

Perfecto, WAS on its southern Philippine counsel for the defence, yesterday cruise, Speculation on the afternoon. The motion for dis- atrange Incident has grown to in-missal will be forwarded to the triguing proportions in the last acting Chief Justice of the few days..

Supreme Court this morning.

The Supreme Court is only wait ing for his motion to dismiss the appeal. When the Supreme Court dismisses the appeal of Wilson, Court and the decision of the

The Commission finds that the circumstances were such that the action of Mariano and Zappl cannot in any way be regarded as censur- The Duke, together with mem-able, but rather deserving of praise. hers of his party, will then pro-Reuter..

py.

ceed to Mountain Lodge for the night, a small dinner party being given.

On Friday, April 26th, the Duke will drive to Fanling for a game of golf, being entertained to lun- cheon by the Itoyal Hongkong Golf Club

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Reception at H.K.C.C. The drive back to Kowloon will be by way of Castle Penk, and in the afternoon a big reception and garden party will be held on the ground of the Hongkong Cricket Club, when all residents, European and Chinese, who are on the Gove ernment House list, will be invited to attend.

In the evening, H.R.II. will be the guest to dinner of the Bong kong General Chamber of Com- merce, this funelion taking place in the Peninsula Hotel, The Duke will return to Mountain Lodge for the night.

Chinese Luncheon.

On Saturday, April 27th., the Chinese community will entertain the Royal visitor to luncheon at one of the big restaurants at West

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Nobile Defended.

been received Reports have hitherto unconfirmed, that Hany kow (Wuhan) troops have collided with Kiangsi forces (Chiang Kál-} shek's troops) in the neighbour hood of Anking, the capital of Kiangsi, and that fighting is goingĮ on.

No further details have been re- ceived, but Reuter adds that the Shanghai Customs yesterday mor ning Issued orders suspending the sailings of all Chinese steamers from Shanghai.

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Outlook Ominous..

Prague, Mar. 4. Senantional views, attributed the to Professor Behounek,

who Czecho-Slovakian scientist accompanied Nobile's expedition, are published in the newspaper

No reason for the order has yet! Cenke Slavo.

Professor Behounek complains been given, but it is presumed that the detention of these ships that the Commission of Inquiry was composed exclusively of naval is due to possibilities that they will officers, whose object

be required for the transport of exonerate Zappi and Mariano, the troops. naval menthers of the party, at While the outlook is ominous the expense of Nobile.

says Reuter, it is hoped that the He further points out that the strenuous efforts now being made! evidence of all the non-Italian by the leaders of both parties will

result in a compromise. witnesses exonerated Nobile.

10 was

Professor Behounek declares

that the wrecking of the "Italia" was so sudden that it was im possible to prevent it.

RUN

ON FOOCHOW

BANK

MILD SENSATION CAUSED BY RUMOURS.

་་་

CLERK IN. TROUBLE.

Foochow, Feb. 26, somsation has been

A small

caused in Chinese circles here by an attempt to create a "run" on the American Oriental Bank.

An earlier message from Chi- nese sources suggests that out a wardly the Government is support ed by the leading militarists, but He adds that he told the Com-underneath factionalism still holds mission that the action of Zap sway. It is almost certain in the and Mariano, in abandoning event of an attack on Hankow, now Malmgren, was inexcusable, and seriously anticipated, that Canton that he and Lundborg maintained and Hankow will combine against that, in the cumstances, the rescue Nanking. of Nobile was the only possible course.-Renter.

Clash Imminent.

Point, H.R.II. proceeding from GOVERNMENT HOUSE. The rumours placed in circulation

there on board H.M.S. Suffolk, on which he will sail, at 3 p.m., for Japan,

There will be an official send-off at Statue Pier, and the Japanese Government has notified Its inten-

REBUILDING OF BALL ROOM

ROOF NECESSARY..

Other Chinese circles also ad- mit that the situation is tense.

a fortnight ago of a possible out- break of war between Marshal Feng Yu-balang and Chiang Kai- shuk are rapidly dying out, it being fairly obvious that Chiang is anxi-

tion of sending four cruisers down We learn that extensive repairaus to remain on good terms with

Feng. But following the disarma-

to Hongkong to escort the Duke | have been found necessary at Gov-ment of General Lu Ti-ping at northwards.

As has already been announced, ernment House, following an in- Changsha, there are now rumours spection of the ball room roof. The of an imminent clash between the

Wuhan party and Chiang.

His Royal Highness will be return ing to England by way of Canada.

The Duke of Gloucester (Prince

It was originally Intended la ex-(pital in Shanghai.' tend the ball room, but the exist ing roof has been completely con-

Attempt to Medinte,

It is stated that on Saturday, it was discovered that a clerk had been falsifying the accounts and had succeeded in defrauding the Bank to the extent of over $2,500. The alleged culprit away

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MEXICAN REVOLT REPORTED.

Capital Cut off From Vera Cruz,

TROOPS ON THE MOVE.

Mexico City, Mar. 3

The capital has been thrill- ed with reports that a revolu- tion has broken out at Vera Cruz, with which communica- tions are at present complete- ly interrupted..

Lorry loads of troops passed through the city this after- noon.--Reuter.

from

lower Court then becomes final.

The judge of the Court of Firat

This handsome donation is much appreciated, and We" desire to thank the M.C.L for their allocation of 3600, and the | three Chinese gentlemen named for their kindly thought in remember- ine the suffering miners and their familles,

Already, the Telegraph has been more than £300, and to-day's con- tributions will make it possible to despatch a further substantial sum this week,

Some reports still have it that the three missing men were the US Milwaukee, which was anchored in Coron Bay last week. But high navy officers the record will be sent. to the trial able to cable Homo drafts totailing state that the men were from the U.S. S. Memphis, which is to re- turn from Olongapo to-day or to- morrow. A formal investigation Instance which tried him will In ordered na soon as the ahip then read the decision, sentencing

him to about 21 years of imprison- Sweep Winner's Donation. reaches Manila, The Memphis

for cstafa, and estafa was also in Coron Bay Inst week ment

through falsification of docu. Amongat other contributions while the Milwaukee was there.

ments. The bondsmen will then received to-day is a sum of $25 be called to the Court and will be forwarded by the winner of one informed that if they cannot pro- of the Sweepstakes at the recent duce Wilson within a certain Race Meeting. period of time, the bond will be confisented.

Lost Their Lives.

There are many theories to no- count for the disappearance of the three men. It is generally con- coded that they lost their lives. How they were killed is the basis of the mystery.

30 men.

Already acknowledged ..$3,335.

The total won in the sweep, on Ticket No. 446 on Derby Day, was Four persons put up a bond to- $4,025, and the winner has very talling Pesos 28,000 for Wilson's thoughtfully allotted the odd $20 Lemporary liberly pending the to the Miners' Fund. Wo should

on his much appreciate donations of n- On Friday or Saturday of last Supreme Court's decision week, a recreaction party went appeal. They are: Mrs. Lucila similar character from those who ashore on Coron Island from the San Jose and Agapito R. Conchu, have had good luck at the Races.

bond of

Other donations have also been Memphis. This consisted of 20 or lawyer, putting up a

Two of them were mis- Pesos 21,000; and Vicente Sotto, received, bringing the Telegraph mark. above the $4,000 sing when the ahore boat returned. lowyer, and Miss Marin Ojedn, list

putting up a bond of Pesos 7,000. Amounts so far received by the A searching party, according to

Telegraph are: reports, was sent out after them the next day. This party consist- ed of two men, Nelther, reports further say, was an officer. This searching party is still missing,

. One of the two who were origi nally missing is said to have re- turned to the ship after the search- ing party was sent out. He told various stories, according to re- porta. The gist of his tale was that his companion was drowned and that he narrowly escaped which attacked him. He will be questioned at the investigation.

LEAGUE COUNCIL

MEETING.

BRITISH DELEGATION ARRIVÉS AT GENEVA.

London, Mur. 3.

Sir Austen Chamberlain and

and 10/-

11.K.W.G. & M.C.L.

Ticket No. 445

Anonymous

B.I....

"Just One More"

800.

25,

10.

10.

Total.......10/- and $4,181.

With the return of sovere

other members of the British de-weather to England, the necessity-

of further help for the miners and. death at the hands of a huge apelegation to the meeting of the their families is stressed, and as Council of the League of Nations, the Telegraph Fund subscriptions. which opens to-morrow, arrived at are regularly cabled Home, we Geneva this morning. British would appeal to all who intend supporting the movement to send In their contributions without further delay.

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Many Caves Found.

Wireless.

FILM COMBINE.

BIG CORPORATIONS UNDER ONE CONTROL.

New York, Mar. 4:

work is already in hand, thus ren- The dismissed General La Ti-RUNT SINAISON

Coron Island is a bleak and desolate place with but few inhabi- Henry) is the third son of Their dering Government House tempor-ping, is still at Nanking, while

tants, only a short distance from Majesties King George and Queen arily unsuitable for entertaining the Chairman of the Wuchan but he was arrested by the police lion. A cliff rises from the bay Hankow Branch Political CouncB, Mary. Ile was born on March 31st, purposes on a large scale. General Li Chung-yen is at hos-about 30 li from Foochow on Sun to a height of several, thousand

day night. 1900, and was awarded the G.C.V.0.

feet. This cliff is honeycombed decoration in 1922. Recently, he

In the meantime, handbills had with caves and fissures. accompanied the Prince of Wales

been scattered broadcast through- In some of the caves, exploring on the latter's African tour, being

out the city, alleging that the Bank hurriedly recalled owing to the demned, as it was found that the Chung-yen received the Nanase unauthorised loans had been which indicate that natives have a880ts of 245,000,000 In intenten

At the hospital to-day General had very Httle capital, and that parties claim to have discovered wicker baskets and appurtenances King's illness.

condition, owing to white ants and king conservative politicians sent made which could not be recover-used these caves for burial places, by an announcement that William dry rot. The roof will have to be by Maralal Chiang Kai-slick to ed.

Some of those who scaled the Fox has acquired control of Loew's The London Daily News recently entirely rebuilt and it will be some discuss with him the situation.

The result was a mild "run" on cliff to the top reported that the incorporated. The amalgamation included Tsaf Yuen-pet, They the Duke of Gloucester to Lady ment House is again available for hut and they declared their inten- demands were met without dim-and unsafe to walk upon. In one Mayor combination-Reuter. announced that the engagement of months before that part of Govern-Chang Ching-kiang and Wu Tzo- the Bank on Monday, but, as all ground above was honeycombed also includes the Metro-Goldwyn-

Betrothal Report.

main beams were in a very unsafe

Angela Scott, the youngest of the use.

Duke of Buccleuch's five daughters, would be officially announced when the King had sufficiently recovered.

Her brother, Lord William Scott,

tion of awaiting the arrival of culty, the rush soon ceased, and has anxiety has now completely died Maraha! Li Chal-sum who been appointed by the National down. Our Own Correspondent, Government to investigate the Changsha affair.

place a man narrowly escaped fal- ing into what was described ́as aj

A film combine involving total

bottomless" pit when the ground THE U.S. PRESIDENCY.

gave way under him.

ernment. It is said that the

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Attempted Desertion?

I enclose herewith the sum

of $......

us a donation to

the British Miners' stress

Fund.

Name

Address

BRIGHTER WEATHER LIKELY.

It was believed before the Duko aged 23, and is one of the best-liked of the younger set. Like the Duke, of Gloucester departed on his

CHINESE GOVERNMENT'S African tour that the engagement she loves the healthy, open-air life,

Ten Steamers Commundeered. vessel, will Arat proceed to Pukow, Attempted desertion that result- would be announced after his re- and is a good rider to hounds.

CONGRATULATIONS.

The anticyclone has weakened- -turn, but le Majesty's illness in-

It is reported that in an order to near Nanking, and will love Jater ed in disaster is one of the theories"

Shanghai, Mar 4, and is now central to the north of terfered with the arrangements, is a captain in the Duke of Glou- the Chinese Shipping Owners with troops for Kiuklang, and An- given to account for the strange

Dr. C. T. Wang, Minister for the lower Yangtze valley. Fresh The engagement, fulfils a long-ceater's regiment, the Tenth Hus Association, Marshal Chiang Kai-king.

disappearance of the three men, sars, The Duke for several years shek ordered five vessels, the 6.8. standing romance. There were

Meanwhile it is hoped that the There are many things which keep Foreign Affairs, has sent out a monsoon may be expected along Wathe South-East coast of China and even fumbura in 1927 that the Duke has been an intimate friend of the Ninghing, 8.B. Hain Fung, 4.5. Ka efforts of the men now, negotiating this from being entirely plausible. congratulatory telegram to would shortly become engaged to Buccleuch's, and has been a fre: Hua, as. Hain Kiang and

It is definitely stated on good shington, on behalf of the Nan-over the North China Sea, 6.6. with Goneral Li Chung-yen on ba-

The forecast till noon to-morrow a daughter of the famous Scottish quent visitor to their hunting seat Tinchi to proceed at once to Nan half of Chiang Kai-shek will be authority that all hope of recover- king Governmont, in connexion

at Bowhill, Selkirk, and also to king. Five other steamers have successful and that a compromise Ing the men was abandoned bafors with the inauguration of Mr. in: North-East winds, fresh, over- Hoover as President-Nam Chung cast at first, possibly clearing Lady Angela la a pretty brunette, their Londen house.

been commandecred by the Goy will eventually be reached,

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later.

family.