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YAUMATI AFFAIR

SEQUEL.

WOUNDED GIRL PASSES AWAY

IN. HOSPITAL.

POLICE ARREST MAN. A tragic sequel to the shooting ineldent at Portland Street, Yau- mati, yesterday, in which three children were wounded, is the passing away at the Kowloon Hos- pital of one of the three victims in the early hours of this morn- Ing.

The deceased is a girl unmed Wong Mui-taai, ton years of age,

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#DARF SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1929.

CURBING UNRULY AMERICAN AID FOR

STUDENTS.

WARNING ISSUED BY

NANKING.

EXHORTATION TO GIVE UP POLITICAL MEDDLING.

1.

STRONG MEASURES.

Nanking, Mar. 2. "The students of the country

mission

the

MEXICO.

SURPLUS WAR MATERIALS FOR FEDERAL TROOPS,

SANGUINARY BATTLE.

Washington, Mar. A.

It is officially announced that. the U.S. Government has acceded to the 'Mexican Government's re-i quest for the supply of surplus American war material to fight. the revolutionaries,

A thrilling story of a battle be- tween Federal troops and the In- surgents comes from El Paso. The insurgents attacked the city of Juarez carly yesterday morn

the top of the buildings.

日入廿月正

FLAG DAY FOR THE MINERS?

APPEAL TO HONGKONG ORGANISATIONS.

COLLECTIONS AT CATHEDRAL

TO-MORROW.

NEED STILL URGENT.

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OD: From the Office Butts.

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Mention was made at the annual

The Bateman cartoon is yet to be drawn showing en official of meeting of the Union Church of the Tramway Company boarding a "a number of vacant alttings.". Hotel bus.

The Hon. Secretary, is, wo, under- stand, brooding over the matter.

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Appropriately enough, the D. P. prints a report of the mui-taal debate in the House of Commons

"Anonymous:"-The answer is

in the negative. Let us try one

under the heading "Money and on you. What do you know about the bed-time habita of Marketa,"

fish?

ព ច

According to a Hongkong tea-

Last Monday was cold enough cher, most children are inclined for curling-up in bed!

口口 to pretend. Too much kid?

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A correspondent writes to-day While Nanking officials express

suggesting that the Telegraph

A resident reports seeing A confidence that no fighting will

lah miners and their Fund on behalf of distressed Bri

Some families take place between the Hankow who lived at 920, Canton Road, who aspire to accomplish

men stay in hospital snowflake at Repulse Bay. He is necessary for now drinking water and consulting troops and the Nanking forces mo-She was wounded yesterday in the

an eye specialist, bilised in the region of Kuikiang, check and was taken to hospital

of building up a new ing, and the Federal troops tookuld be materially assisted by longer than is

mething in the nature of a Rose better or for nurse!

☐ 0 there has been a remarkable de-in a serious condition. The bul- China should imbibe the revolu-up, strategic positions in the town, Day or Flag Day, and if such an

In accordance with our usual velopment in the situation which let entered her jaw and passed tonary spirit and devote them-posting machine-guns and men on event were arranged he feels sure "Thoughtless hitting will almost definitely points the other way. through her neck. An operation

British naval wireless messages was later performed, but the little selves to their studies," declares a

The rebel troops arrived in a that the public would be only too always, get a man into trouble" custom of publishing weekly at we learn that practically every lum hat in the Colony has been recolved in the Colony this morn girl passed away at about 4 o'clock circular order of the Central commandeered train, and they pleased to make it a success. The says the D. P. golf expert. Well cast one piece of alarming now, ing indicate that at least 20,000 this morning.

booked for the reception to tho Parly Headquarters addressed to were met by a hail of bullets from suggestion put forward is that the putt!

the roof-tops, being heavily ma-Benevolent Society or some other men have been sent up river.from

In connexion with the shooting.{all students in the country.

charitable organisation should ar- Dictators usually progress by Duke of Gloucester. chine-gunned. Nanking,, this figure being adinit-

decrees. are still in two other children

"The Party, in lending the

In spite of the resistance of the range the event.

Ten often the Coult of Connell ted by Nanking. The armies now

hospital; their names being Leung nation in the Iteconstruction Pro-Federal forces, however, they were The same correspondent thinka concentrated in readiness

A consignment of 12,000,000 rivalry in the apple of discord. Simul, a girl of 12 years of age, gramme, considers the promotion heavily outnumbered and the In- that Harmston's Circus, which has

៦ ក of intelligent citizenship and the surrectionists captured the town already donated half of the tak aspirin tablets was stolen in New These Samoan girls behave as and Chan Kan, a boy of 10.

Until ings of a recent show to the York.

he rond this, A further sequel to the affair is training of a qualified personnel after a sanguinary encounter,

Elsewhere the the arrest of a Chinese who is for Reconstruction work as of

Government S.P.C.A. and is shortly to help McWhirter thought his cold the if they wore new woollle under- believed to be the man whom the formost importance," the message forces appear to be control of the the Tung Wah Hospital in the worst in the world. police were chasing, when the Ardeclares. The school is an in-situation, though fresh outbreaks same way, might be prepared to

Great words ing occurred. This man was ur-stitution exclusively devoted 10 in different parts of Mexico indi-give an extra performance in aid It is understood that the whole rested by the police at West Point such purposes and the student cate that the revolution is not yet of the miners. "If Mr. Harmston of little women: should bear in mind this funda- broken.-Beuter's Ameriona Ser would do this," says the corres-"Yes, that's all command will be stationed at An-lag night. He was unarmed.

mental maxim as laid down by the vice.

pondent, "T am sure the show

very well, but king, which is their destination.

Party's late Lender."

would be well patronised, even if garden parties Three transports full of these

the prices of admission be raised." don't last tfl} troopa passed' up river at Wahu yesterday (March 8th).

for

fighting, consist of the First Divi sion of Chiang Kai-shek's Army which has moved up from Ping Pen, and the 11th Division from Tan Yang and districts.

Three Shiploads,

The railway at Kiukiang to Nan- chang has been commandeered by Nanking military authorities for

DIRECTOR OF AIR

SERVICES.

tropp movements, and troops NEW HONGKONG GOVERNMENT a1 Kuiklang. include the 35th Brigade und. some of the 11th Division.

There appear to be no troops

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POST CREATED.

un river beyond Kiukiang, though CDR. HOLE APPOINTED. it is dednitely certain that Han- kow troops are moving into stra- tegic positions, and that two brigades of Hankow troops, have moved down river to Wusuch.

Nanking "Confidence,"

Destructive Taclico: Referring to student agitations, the order states: "Even if you have legitimate cause for such Actions, you must try to accom-

A SINO-JAPANESE CONFLICT.

plish your aim through legitimate TOKYO SAYS NEGOTIATIONS procedure Instead of resorting to

SATISFACTORY. disorder. At this period of Re- construction the continuation of

destructive tactics such as were formerly ployed to, cubarrass NANKING IS WAITING.

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mid-night."

Со Slim people disense

A further suggestion. put forward is that one of the charitable in- stitutions should employ a Chin-|· ese theatrical troupe for one or two daya, giving half of the pro-resist ecede to the Minera' Fund. The better than the correspondent adds:-"I do hopa corpulent, anya homething tangible may be done

a doctor. The

to help these üllstressed miners."

Donations so far, received by the Telegraph are:

Already acknowlodged...$4,772.40

& 10/- E. M. C.

10.00

burly bird ent-

ches the germ.. 口口

These sales that suggest Bome of our bar- bera might be glu advertising "cut prices."

new Government past, en- the militarista only tends to wreck

Tokyo, Mar. 9. visnging the time when Hongkong order and break down discipline

Baron Tanaka, the Japanese will have its own aerial services, in the Party, This is a most de is announced in the Gazette to-plorable state of affairs which we Premler, gave an interview to day,

hope you will not fail to appro-journalists in Tokyo this morning, This is "Director of Air Ser-cinte.

and, commenting upon the latest Gov-

newa from China, stated that

Total....10/- and $4,782.40 In spite of these obvious pre-vires," His Excellency the

ernor having appofited the Hon.

while no agreement has yet been parations for conflict, the British Commander G. F. Hole, R.N., to the

To-morrow's Collections. the negotiations are progressing reached between Japan and China,

Further support for the Fund is most satisfactorily.

assured from the fact that at all to This news is regarded as signi-morrow's services at St. John's predicta a resumption of the

the same day. there will be large congregations to wonder how and that the support forthcoming one la inclined negotiations can progress satis will be substantial. The Cathedral pended. Reports from Japanese

Prepare for Future. naval message says that Nanking position, in addition to his other the guidance of the Party, it will "As the country is now under confident that no duties.

not hestitate to take steps to im-

considered intolerable. In the

Aro

officials fighting will take place.

A alriking pointer the other| February 23rd. way, however, has been received

The Hon. Commander Hole lins

wear.

the

SISTER:--What's trouble, Edgart

BROTHER:-Beatrice turn-

cd me down and told me I could find sympathy in the dictionary, but I've looked all through the C's and lipn't there.

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A lady law- yar recently re- fused to take up a divorce case. Possibly the details em. barrister.

There is no truth in the. story that the Salvation Army Head quartera will be removed to Chicago,

With all those Government ser-

vants away on itave the place. will be quioter than ever,

It's a pity that none of these A local prize-giving gave a contemporary the opportunity to chickens Hyed long enough to

a picture of Sir Cecil read the Dairy Farm report. publish

:口。 Clementi.. We understand that

The appointment dates from prove conditions which you have cant since a Nanking message Cathedral the collections will be dethe editor relies on HE. not by the Wah Kiu Yat Po, a cable] been Harbour Master, Marine meantime you are to devote your~ | Sino-Japanese negotiations, though voted to the cause.. It is hoped that having, too many engagements on Peak tram the ether evening,

Political Council and the leader Columbe. He was recently ap-to prepare yourselves for the severed his connexion with thee.

ing his position as a Member of as follows: the State Council,

future.

The young buck who, on the loudly asserted that "ten is nuch an effeminate beverage, dontcher- Local burglara stolen cigars this know!" deserved a good tannin.

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from 'Shanghai stating-that Gen-Magistrate, Registrar of Shipping selves to the study of modern eral Li Chung-yes, the Chairman and Emigration Officer since 1924, sciences which are essential to the of the Hankow-Wachang Branch prior to which he served in reconstruction of the nation and factorily if they have been sus- authorities are anxious that the re-/ week. It Is thought that given

A local professor lectured on of the Fourth Group Army, has nointed to the Legislative Coun-heary task awaiting you in the sources atate that Tokyo has un-ponse should be a good one, as the enough "rope" they will most

To Possibility of Manufacturing, Should you again allownounced its willingness to give cause has been very materially probably choke themselves.

Coolidge will now take a quiet Weather" yesterday. Contrary to Nanking Government by resign- Other appointments gazetted are yourselves to become engaged in further important concessions in aided by churches in the Old Coun

try.

expectations, the lecturer did not holiday. such play into the hands of order to settle the outstanding

give an ocular demonstration of O O Encouraging as the response to Mr. T. H. King, provisionally triguing politicians, not only will issues, but no confirmation of It will be recalled that General and subject to His Majesty's you yourselves suffer from, your these concessions can be obtained the Telegraph appeals has been, From a local advertisement: the ease with which an icy stare Li Chung-yen recently declared pleasure, temporarily to be a folly but the community and the in Chinese official circles.

Hongkong can do better even yet."Babys first long outfit of 25 may be produced.

many residents who pieces." These may be heard in that in the event of conflict be- Member of the Legislative Coun-country as a whole will likewise

1 is learned that Dr. C. T. There are tween Nanking and Hankow, heel, during the absence on leave of sniffer by your foolishness. Wang, the Chinese Foreign Minis- could easily afford a $5 contribution the vicinity of several Kowloon would resign his position with the the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe,

"The Party, mindful of your ter, does not, intend to make his on behalf of their suffering kins-! Nationalist Government, and in C.M.C.

welfare, hereby repeats the ad- usual week-end trip to Shanghai, men, whilst further sums could be Mr. John Barrow to act as a monition to all students in the but is remaining at Nanking.

raised by organised collections in Home quartera, therefore, it is felt that the resignation tendered at Assistant to the Secretary for country that their extra-curricu- Dr. Wang and M. de Martel uffices where none has so far taken the time will precipitate fighting. Chinese Affairs. even if it has. not already broken Mr. WR. Scott has resumed lum activities should be conducted were in conference this morning place. May we appeal to all whe

duty as Assistant Superintendent under the guidance of the Party and they are meeting again to have not yet subscribed to do out.

of, Pollee.

General Li Chung-yen has ten- dored his resignation with a covering letter, reiterating his contention that there was nothing wrong with the procedure adopted by the Wuhan Branch Political Council in ousting General Lu Ti- plog.

"There is every precedent for for the dismissal, without the sane- tion of the Central authorities, of minor military officers. There are times of emergency when the hoads of the army require speedy if drastic action."

TERRIFIC EXPLOSION IN AMERICA.

DOZEN CASES OF DYNAMITE GO UP.

"If you appreciate the import morrow.-Reuter.

ance of this, order will develop in our educational institutions and self-seeking politicians will be unable to exploit you."

in

New York, Mar, 8.

Three Steps.

JUNK PIRATED.

CRAFT TAKEN AWAY BY GANG.

without delay?

Next Winter Teo.

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fats,

The official attitude 011 the Kowloon Point development ques- White ants and dry rot have lion seems to be that Kowloonites

can rull away.

House Ballroom. We hope there taken to the roof of Government won't be any cavés dropping.

The latest K.R.A. ulogan: "Kowloon Railway Annoys."

ជ ព

"Farmyard:"Your enquiry as to whether anyone has heard a Kau Bing falls fat. Our strong line is bulls.

ជ ធ

The recent marriage epidemic

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circular.

២ ជ From observation this dry...... weather, many beer drinkers pre- fer it to be Rainier.

If there be any impression that the need for help will soon pass,

A psychologist says that ugli- let us quote the following, written ness is due to suppressed temper. seeme to be the raisin for a by an independent investigator who This probably explains why so few currant announcement regarding has visited the distressed areas both Fanling golfers are good-looking. wedding cake in the Post Office Three measures are to be on-

in the North of England and in | forced by the Central Government A piracy In Chinese waters in Wales:

Those who think the railway curbing student agitations reported to the authorities by "Large as the sum already sub-station should be shifted evident- has too many throughout the country, according Cheung Fat, master of a cargo scribed to the Lord Mayor's Fund ly think Kowloon to a recommendation submitted by junk, who stated that was A terrific explosion, the cause Messrs, Wu Han-min, Tani Yuan- lacked by five mentah appears, it is quite inadequate for street sleepers.

even this winter's need, and al

"Reader:"-Saxophone jokes are of which is unexplained, occurred pet and Chiang Mon-lin to the rifles and revolvers whilst on 4 ready those responsible are think at Scribner to-day, four persons State Counell yesterday under in- journey from Leong Nam to Taipo. ing ahead and realizing that next barred. Save them up for the nearby being killed and thirty seri-structions from the Central Poll- The pirates took his boat to Ma winter also may be a very difficult Automatic Phone. ously injured.

tical Council

examine Lui River in Tai Pong, Chinese period. In all the areas concerned, The scene of the disaster was a memorandum concerning the pro- territory, where he and his fokis South Wales, Durham, Northum "John:"You can't fool us...

When Hongkong people get large barn in which were stored hibition of student agitations, were landed, the pirates calling berland, West Riding of Yorkshire. There is no such thing as a waist-

Lancashire, Somerset, Notts and

something unusual they want. Samoa. The three stops proposed to be away with their craft.

ជា ០ After a journey of two days, the Derby, the Forest of Dean, and

there

0.0 aro about

It won't be long now before the

The Government broadcast round bridges in the vicinity. The carried out are:

1. The Central Party Headmaster and his fokis found their Cumberland, sal of Gen. Lu Tping, extensive explosion must have been heard

many thousands of other workers.

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"Prophecies" on Thuradey Kow- for miles around.-Reuter's Ameri-quarters to issue a circular order way to Taipo, where a report was 220,000 unemployed miners and Peak gees the whole fog.

Instructing all students to turn made to the police yesterday,

It will thus be seen that the amount

There is no truth in the story "loon orators did the same thing on can 'Service.

javailable per family is very limited."

that a hot dog stall is to be erect Wednesday. ed on the island site at the Kow- loon Ferry.

Hankow Accusations, General Li expressed indignation with the Central Government in view of the fact that in spite of the appointment of a Commission of Enquiry to Investigate the diamis-

troop movements of the Nanking army have been taking placed dir ected against the Haplow Army.

The mobilisation of the Nanking forces, he says, is quite unjustified. He further accuses the Nanking Government of devoting the large Bum of money recently accumulated by the Finance Ministry for the purpose of disbandment expenses to the prosecution of an aggressive

war.

He is anxious to avoid a further civil war, which he says would be

a dozen cases of dynamite which

was being used for blasting ice

SPRING WEATHER AT HOME.

to

to their studies and leave the ad- ministration of the country's hf-

.

“ROYAL OAK" SCANDAL SEQUEL

to interfere with the administra-GOOD SERVICE PENSION FOR

fairs to the officials,

2. The State Council to lesuÓ ́ A circular order forbidding students

tion of any educational instituton.

3. All educational administra. tive organs to be instructed no to

/ London, Mar. 8.

KING ENJOYS FIRST WARM

DAY.:

CAPTAIN DEWAR.

"

London, Mar, 8. direct all educational institutions It is offelally stated that a good that the students may be given service pension of £150 per annum, H. M. the King passed a good more rigid training and stricter as from March 1st, has been ruinous to trade just beginning today, Springlike weather condi-discipline so that they can con- awarded by the Admiralty to get on its feet again....

Captain Dewar, late of HLM.8. Later.tions, with much sun, prevailed at centrate on their studies.

A special measure for the Royal Oak, who was dismissed his General Li Chung-ven is reported Bognor, as throughout the coun-

try generally, and His Majesty on-punishment of obstreperous stu- ship after a strange dispute with to have left Shanghai,and to be onjoyed the first warm day of the year.dents will also be enforced by the his

superior

Admiral his way to Canton.

---British Wireless.

responsible authorities-Kuo Min,' Collard. Reuter.

aficer,

I enclose herewith the sum of $.. as a donation to the British Miners' Distress

Fund,

Name

Address

line.

D

The local youth who appropriat- ed a bicycle under the name of Adam's Apple was on the eve of

口口

his downfall.

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"There are hardy spirita who have been known to walk Judging from the pictures of round the tsland before break- two Chinese generals in a contem- fast," says ILA.F, in the D.P. By porary, amall-pox seems to be pre- which time, we prosume, they have

sobered up. Ag valent in the North.

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A scientist states that the white Marshal Li Chal-sum saw "The Tempest during his stay in ant lays 84,000 egge dally. Hongkong. Here's hoping he'll Kowloon flat-dwellers are weather the political storm in the thanking heaven they don't cackle, North

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A Kowloon Tong resident fired A heading we may yet live to a revolver to frighten a suspicious. read "Trouble in the North; looking Chinese. They are all Aberdonians Rebel; Umbrage for democracy in the garden Taken at Lying Criticism," suburb, evidently,