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FALL OF HANKOW IMMINENT.

NANKING ATTACKING ON THREE SIDES.

HWANGPEI TAKEN WITHOUT FIGHTING.

NEW

211 WAVALT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1929. 日四廿月二

PROHIBITION CANTON'S “PEACE” OUTRAGE.

YACHT INCIDENT IN NEW YORK HARBOUR.

WEALTHY U.S. VICTIMS.

New York, Apr. 2. Hard on the heels of the "I'm Alone" affair, another deed of "frightfulness" by Prohibition

ACTIVITIES.

GUNBOATS SENT TO WEST RIVER.

KWANGSI ATTITUDE STILL DOUBTFUL.

SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA.

BIG CONFERENCE TO OPEN IN LONDON SHORTLY.

REVISED CONVENTION.

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BRITISH MYSTERY DISASTROUS - FIRE

MONOPLANE.IN

IN PEKING.

FIRST BIG FEAT WILL

START TO-DAY..

NON-STOP FROM CRANWELL TO DURBAN,

THE ENGINEERING COLLEGE COMPLETELY GUTTED.

INCENDIARISM FEARS.

WUHAN GENERAL SHOT agents is reported to-day. It has WUCHOW CONFERENCE April 16th. Much importanzo is at IF WEATHER FAVOURS, the Pelyang University, according

caused a regular stir in the news- Papers here..

Hankow, Apr. 3. The Central Government forces are stili advancing rapidly'-up The incident occurred actually river, while the attack from the inside New York Harbour, near to West on Hankow is progressing the Statue of Liberty, when Hanchwunhsien on the Han River having fallen to the Government yacht owned by Mr. Stuyvesant way hag been received in the Co- Conference of the same nature, at the new Fairey monoplane, readying. It is estimated, a million

trongs.

It in stated that Hwangpei, 28 miles to the north of Hankow, fell into the hands of the Nanking

troops without fighting, and it would seem that the Hupch forces on both sides have come to an agreement,

In Hankow no anxiety is ex pressed, though it is evident from

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Flahi, a member of one of the oldest New York familles, was boarded by "Dry" ugenta,

Mr. Fish alleges that the agents who boarded the yacht covered him, his wife, two sons and the crew with pistols during the search, In the course of which "my wife was compelled to hear much pro fanity."

the disposition of the Central Gov-agents declared that Mr. Fish and Although no liquor was found, the ernment forces that the Wuhan his family were lucky not to have aren is being rapidly approached had a machine-gun turned on them, by forces from North, East and

Mr. Stuyvesant Fish is a cousin West, only the South being kept of Mr. Hamilton Fish, a member of open at the moment.

the House of Representatives, who, it is recalled, loudly criticined the "I'm Alone's" master, Captain Ran- dall, recently.

The shipping companies have been informed by the Wuhan au- thorities that the Yangtsze has been mined about ten miles below Hankow. Launches

Admiral Billard, Commander of

While it seems some doubt. still exists regarding Kwangsi's atti- tude to the war on Wuhan and to wards Canton's professed net trality, no definite news either

lony this morning,

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writes:As is generally the ease political correspondent

where Chinese politics are con-

corned, there is much which is still shrouded in mystery in con- noxion with the new turn in the situation in South China.

While the Kwangsi military lenders are understood to have declared their support to the Can-

lon movement for peace, a close watch is being kept on events which are developing both in Can ten and Wuchow.

Canton Arlive.

Despite the persistent "efarion exll" in the name of peace sent out by the Canton leaders, boats and troops are being des-

are being the Coastguard Service, is investi-patched to the West River and to provided to conduct shipping safe-ing this latest incident.-ru- aller strategic points. Military

ly through the danger zone.- Renter,

Within 25 Miles,

Hankow, Apr. 3. The Government troops on the north bank of the river are now within 25 miles of, Hankow.

The Wuhan forces are concen. trating every available man in the vicinity of Yanglo.

Although the Wuhan troops are seemingly being bottled up off cials are still curiously confident, and the local situation is remark- ably quiet-Reuter,

Martial Law.

A report from Chinese souree's states that martial law has been imposed at Hankow, Wuchang and Hanyang on account of the severe

ter's American Service,

"I'M ALONE" CASE SEQUEL.

MASTER TO COMMAND A "MOVIE" SHIP.

DIPLOMATIC PROBLEM.

movements are also taking place. The renson Riven for these movements is the suppressing of bandits. But why to . thre West River? And why at this juncture when the Kwangsi troops have completed their withdrawal to their own province?

It is hisited that things are not as they appear to be, and that there arn undercurrents which bode no good.

Disquieting Report,

EASMA'S GIFT TO MINERS FUND.

OVER $500 RAISED, BY MEMBERS.

FUND CLOSING AT END

PRESENT MONTH.

A SPECIAL

APPEAL

London, Apr. 2.

Shanghai, Apr. 2. Representatives of all the leading

Ohs of the most disastrous fres Maritime Powers will attend the

occurring in recent years in Pok International Conference on Safety

ing broke out on. Bunday evening of Life at Sea, which will open on

at tho Peking University, formerly

tached to the Conference in author-

to reports received in Chinese itativo circles here, and the Presi dent of the Board of Trade will ex-

London, Apr. 2.

Bources to-day, tend an official welcome to the de-

The promises affected were the,To-day wo have pleasure in ac legates on behalf of the Govern-vided the solution to the mystery ing College of the Peking Universi. stantial addition to the Fund for The Air Ministry has at last pro- buildings of the famous Engineer knowledging a furtier vory sub- ment

which has been puzzling the air ty, which have been almost com- the relief of distress amongst Brl- It is fifteen years since the last world concerning the destination of plotely gutted, the damage excoed-tish miners and their families. tended by delegates from twelve at Cranwell, Lines, for an attempt dollars.

This is in the nature of a doun-- maritime nations, was held in Lon-to beat the world's non-stop nero-

tion subscribed by members of the On that occasion, a Convention ém- don, after the loss of the Titanic. plane record.

The fire broke out on Sunday Ex-Activo Service Men's Associa evening, and although the entire tion, and is forwarded on their The wonderful machine, which resources of the Peking Fire behalf by Messrs. Percy Smith, Air Ministry for experimental work blaze raged for over seven hours of the Association. The sum for has been designed specially for the Brigade were brought to bear, the Seth and Fleming, the Treasurers in long-range flying and in endur. before control was obtained. The warded is a cheque for $519,50, ance beats, is driven by a 6.30 h.p. famous library, the principal English notes for £1 10s, and Napier engine, and is capable, when laboratories; and a number further cheque for 168. The hand- carrying two passengers and more lecture rooms have been destroyed, some donation, which is one of the than 1,000 gallons of petrol, of'an and the College will have to be largest yet received by the Tele- average speed of 180 miles an hour. totally suspended for the time begraph, is most welcome, and we

Early Plans.

MENINGITIS OUTBREAK IN SHANGHAI,

Health Authorities Becoming Seriously Alarmed.

FOREIGN VICTIMS.

Shanghai, Apr. B. - The Shanghai health author- ities are becoming increasingly alarmed by a serious outbreak of meningitis.

Two hundred persons in the Settlement have been found to be suffering from the disease and several dentliy have oc- curred. The victims dude. foreigners as well a Chinese.

It is learned that thousands have perished from meningitis in the aurounding countryside.

The Inst outbreak in Shang- hal occurred nine years ago.---| Our Own Correspondent,

on

ZATKAN KOREKSZÍJEMNIKITANGAZA UNO

bodying a general agreement A disquieting report has been various poifits was unanimously op London, Apr. 2. received from Wuchow, stating proved, but was only ratified by It is learned that the depositions that at an urgent military confer some of the signatory Powers and, of the crew and others in con-ence, at which all Kwangst mili- partly on account of the war, it was nexion with the alnking of the tary leaders were present, includ-in no case brought into force in Its Canadian schooner "I'm Alone" ing General Wing Shao-hung and, entirety. by U.S. constguard cutter off the it is said, General Li Chung-yen, Louisiana coast recently, have now important resolutions were passed. been received in London through tho Consul-General at New

dor in Washington.

ing,

of

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Two alleged Communists have desire to tender our sincere thanks Some time ago it was unofficially been arrested in connexion with to the members of the Association stated that the monoplane would be the fire, incendiariam being sus- for their splendid gift,

The amount ao far resolved by flown out in short stages to South pected. At the moment, however, Africa and that a 6,000-miles non- there is no indication of the cause the Telegraph is as follows: stop fight would be attempted of the disaster.

Alroady acknowledged.. $0,219.50, from Cape Town to "London.

& 10/ Ex-Active Service Men's There was an alternative sugges-

619.50. tion that it might be taken out to

& £2 68. Cape Town by steamer,

Total 108, and $6,798.00.

A.D.C Show,

Recently, however, strong rum- ours have been current that the Air Ministry had changed

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engineering faculty at Peking was started over twenty years ago in the now-gutted bulld- ing, and had achieved a big reputa- ∙tion.

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its plans, and that when the U.S. BORDER TOWN

machine ascended at Cranwell it would

carry a full load

of petrol and would attempt to fly without alighting either to Cal

BOMBED.

AEROPLANE.

→Ason.

As has already been announced, the Hongkong A.D.C. is putting on a play specially for the benefit of tho Miner's Fund, this being A. A.

cutta or to Cape Town according MISTAKE BY MEXICAN REBEL Milne's light comedy, "The Dover to weather conditions prevailing. Air Ministry officials have hitherto declined to make any atatoment regarding the plans.

GOVERNMENT TO ACT?

New York,. Apr. 2.. A serious incident has occurred on the Mexican border which may

Road."In all, there will be five por formances, and 50 per cent. of the profits of the season will be devoted to the Fund.

The first performance takes place. or Saturday night. It is hoped- that the measure of public support will be large, and those who pa tronise the show will, In addition to spending a really enjoyable even- bring about American Interventioning, have the knowledge that they are helping a very worthy cause. to prevent a recurrence,

There are several newcomers in

To-night, however, it was learned, says a British Wire. lees message, that if condi- tions are favourable, a start will be made to-morrow by the R.A.F, to fly non-stop from Cranwell Aerodrome to Dur- bon, Proposals for a revision of the Convention in the light of recent tish ships, drafted two years ago ted to foreign countries, India and the Dominions, will provide the basis for discussion at this month's

took Naco for a city occupied by Conference.

FBght-Lieutenant Jenkins has

A rebel aeroplane flew over the the east of "The Dover Road," an

It is understood that, while the experience in connexion with Bri- beoh selected to pilot the great American town of Naco in Arizona will be seen from detalla given in set-backs suffered by the Wuhan Orleans, and the British Ambassa support any genuine movement for by the Board of Trade and Aubmit. machine, which represents a de to-day and dropped two bomba. ItAnother column, and the production

-'armica.

All traffic is stopped after

The depositions are now being eight o'clock at night, and the considered by the British Govers streets are picketed by armed ment and also by the Canadian troopa,

Government, whose Minister in Hwangchow fell into the hands Washington will, in dealing with of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's the case, act in cloas consultation right wing yesterday, and it is with Sir Esme Howard, the British therefore regarded as a practical Ambassador-British Wireless. cortainty that Hankow will fall by

Master's New Ship,

Kwangal leaders would willingly peace, they felt it their duty to secure the release of Marshal L Chal-sum, now in virtual imprison ment at Nanking.

It is believed that there is a good prospect of securing agreement, on the amended Convention.--British Wireless.

parture from general British prac tice in that the monoplane form instead of the biplane has been

chosen for the experiment.

·

First. Monoplane.

is expected to rank high amongst

Closing This Month,

is supposed that the bombing was the A.D.C.'s achievements. an accident and that the pilot mis-

If this object could be achieved by peaceful means, they would heartily co-operate, but if, on the olher hand, "peace" could not effect the "rescue" of Marshal Lỗ,. they would have to devise "other New York, Apr. 2. means." Also, they would:"depre- Captain Randall, the master of ente any, motive that would abuse The Hankow armles are con the ill-fated "I'm Alone" has the name of peace; and, if any centrating at Yanglo and to the obtained a new ship, and accord-person would try to make Intrigues houth of Hwangpol, though there Ing to the New York Evening Post for their own gain under the iA indleation of the inton-he "is through forever with the pretext of the cause of peace, they BRITISH GRANT USE OF IRAK used in the Schneider trophy Inc- that the United States Government the Telegraph has also decided to

the end of this week, or early next.

tion of the Wuhan lenders to withdraw their entire forces into the dofonce of Hankow,

Hangchow Battle.

liquor business,"

would have to use all force in their

Kwangsi Wary?

The

opinion Is expressed, though as yet without sufficient justification, that the Kwange! Clique is "keeping an eye" on Kwangtung.

It is understood he will shortly power to prevent them." be given the command of a float- ing "movie" studio, with a com- pany, not of able-bodied seamen, The capture of Hwangchow was but of actors and actresses.

The vessel and the studio will effected by the troops of General Liu Chi, Commander of Marshal operate along the Carribean coasts

First Division, who and Central and South America, entered the city after severe Reuter. operations for a day and a night with Wuhan troops, 3,000 of whom were taken prisoners.

Chiang'e

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MONACO CRISIS ENDED.

PLANS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION.

An Interview.

Canton, Apr. 2, In an interview granted this The Central Government troopa

morning 10 your correspon- also claimed the capture of 3,000

dent by a

high official of the rifics, 21 cannons and large quan-

Kwanglung Provincial Govern tity of munitions. The Wuhan

ment, the facts of the military leader, General Han Hus, who waa

conference hold in Canton over directing the Wuhan: defence, la

the week-end were discloand. reported to be wounded, but he

Apparently, the decision Monaco, Apr. 2. escaped when the cily fell. The constitutional dispute, practically arrived at as the General Hsn Hus, it will be re- which came to a head on March result of conversations between called, issued the proclamation 25th by the fasue of a proclama Genoral Chan Chal-tung, Admiral signed by him and Yeh Chi, om- tion cancelling the manifesto an- Chan Chat, and Gen. Chan Ming- phatically denouncing Marshal nouncing the elections in June, has shiu in Hongkong, and the meet Chiang Kai-shek,

been virtually settled.

Ing in Canton was largely con

waa

DUTCH AIR MAIL TO EAST INDIES.

'AERODROMES.

The Hague, Apr. 2. It is officially announced that the British Government has sanctioned the use of the R.A.F, aerodromes in Irak for the Holland-Dutch East Indies air service

The service, which was started experimentally some months ago and which was dropped owing to the British Intimflion that the use of the military aerodromes by civil aviation services was proving too inconvenient; will not be resumed until September when Dutch ma chinca will run fortnightly in both directions-Reuter

COL. HOUSE UNDER- GOES OPERATION.

CONDITION IS REPORTED |

EXCELLENT. -It is also reported that after tho A mosting between Prince Loulu firmatory.. fall of Hwangchow Han Hua sont and members of the defunct The Commandor, of the Garri-

New York, April, 2." Colonel House, who was adviser, a message to Hankow resigning National Council yielded agree-son; General Tang Sal-chang, was, his post in the Wuhan, Army." ment on a number of vital points, however, strongly in favour of to the late President Woodrow Wil notably the appointment of a Con- rendering activo assistance to son, ling undergone a serious opera forence of Jurists to amend the tho. Kwangst party against Nantion for an internal growth.

king, and when he was outvated His condition, however, is report Onstitution.-Reuler

at the conference, he resigned his ed to be excellent —Reuters Ameri. post and turned over the com- can Service. 'mand of the Kwangtung armies

Leader to Surrender?,

In some-quarters it is belfoved that another Hankow, leader, General Hu Tsung-tu, has sent an envoy to arrange terms with Marshal Feng Yu-halang to allow the troops of the "Christian General" to enter Hankow from Honan,

Feng's troops have arrived at Sinyangchow, on the Hupeh- Honan border.

THE KING'S PROGRESS.

to General Chan Chai-tong mather

than further oppose the majority decision,

The engine is a special Napier de

Advices from London show Mexican Federal Forces,

that the Lord Mayor's Fund The bomba created a temporary is to close ол April 30th It is the first monoplane that panic in the town, the explosions as, with General Election has ever been bullt by the Fairey their cellars. Hundreds of win to bind the next Government to n sending the populace scuttling into approaching, it is impossible Company, though it bears a strong resemblance to the Fairey American citizen was wounded that the total privately subscribed

dows were smashed, and

one for £ contribution. It is hoped. biplanes, high speed bombers, The damage to property apart will reach £800,000, which will be ovor. one hundred of which are now in use by the Royal Air Force. from the window-smashing is not doubled by the Government contri-

considerable.

bution. veloped by the Nupier Lion, as It is, however, considered certain In view of the London decision,

will take stringent measures to pre-close its Fund at the end of this This new development in British vent a repetition of the occur month. All donations should there

fore reach is not later than Mon- aircraft is interesting as it is be lieved that the new Fairey.mono-

It has been established that the day, April 20th, to enable the last

one of

Hongkong instalment to be cabled WAB plane in capable of remaining in aeroplane the air for three days and three

Home before the Fund closes. nights continuously, all the petrol being stored in the machine's vast wings.

lig machines,

Present Records.

[rence.

the

rebel planes, though it is taken for granted that the dropping of the bombs was accidental. Reuter's American Service.

SHANGHAI JUDGES' STRIKE OVER.

PEKING SUPPORTS THE DEPUTIES.

Shanghai., Apr. 2.

The responas. to the Telegraph {appeals has so far been most gratifying, but it would be a firie achfevenient If, as Sir Henry · Pollock- recently suggested,

total of $10,000 could be raised before the Fund, cloxes, | May we appeal for a special effort In this direction during the coming fortnight?

What the Fund Does,

The utmost care is being taken In the distribution of the Fund...

The existing world's non-stop point-to-point record is held by Italy with 5,000 miles, a flight from Rome to South, America, while the endurance record of 651⁄2 hours' without re-Alling is hold by Ger-- any If the British flight to Dur. ban is successfully accomplished both these records will probably,

The strike of the judges of the In no circumstances Is assistance. go by the board.

Shanghai Provisional Court has given from the Fund to famliles The test flights have proved come to an end, and Judge Kul of men who are in whole-time eminently satisfactory, and it is resumed sittings with Mr. Van employment, whilst aid to families believed that the monoplane could, under favourable conditions, den Berg, the Senior Consul's De- of the unemployed is given only

puty, this morning..

in cases of acute distress. The transport any important person- It is learned that the Diplo,relief granted in such cases can- age or document to any part of matic Body in Peking uphold the not be on such a scalo as to place. the globe, in three stages, in five Deputies, forcing the Judges to the familles of the unemployed in days.

give way. Challenge. With an Object."

The question of the future dis. ciplining of lawyers will be sub The rain purpose of the Brilleh Ject to further negotiation experiments along these lines in to Our Own Correspondent. bring every part of the workt within 120 hours of England, so

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jne favourable a position as the

families of the employed.

Assistanco la given in the form of boots for children, the feeding [of childron in the schools, the deste of food vouchers of 24, 08. por - week 40, mothers, including that while in a sense they are a are not known, though, it is expectant and nursing, the provi challenge to foreign records, rethought possible that the airmen alon of boots and shoes for women, Despite the cold wind, H.H. the in spite of the decision to reed this morning state that the search in the direction of long on will take her to Cape Town, after clothing for women and children, durance craft is really carried out wards carryling out the original whole or in part, and the issue of including maternity outfits in It is understood that Muping for practical strategic reasons, project of making a non-stop fight family food vouchers of the value The Air Ministry's plans after from Cape Town to the North of of not more than be, a week under the machine has flown to Durban England..

certain conditions,

London, Apr. 2.

King again spent a considerable main neutral, your correspondent

CHEFOO QUIET..

Noval wireless messages receiv

time walking in the grounds of understands that the attitude of situation at Chefoo is quiet. Craigwell Housa to-day.-British | strong loyalty to Marshal Li Chat-

has been surrounded by Chang's Wireless.

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forces.