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四拜禮號九月五英港香 THURSDAY,

THE KWANGSI COUP. WILL BRITAIN BE

THE GOAT?

RAPID ADVANCE ON THE STRONG OBJECTIONS

WEST RIVER.

CANTON EXPECTED TO FALL WITHIN

TWO OR THREE DAYS.

A CABLE CENSORSHIP.

It seems certain to-day that General Wang Shao-hung's coup will prove effective, and that Canton will fall into the hands of the Kwangsi armies within two or three days. The fall of Shiuhing, which was regarded as the key position on the West River, has caused the utmost consternation in Canton, and rumours are rife.

BEING RAISED.

MR. YOUNG'S REPARATION PLAN CONDEMNED,

MAY 9, 1929. 日一初月四

MARINE COURT'S STATUS.

MOTOR TAXATION PROPOSALS.

A. A. COMMITTEE AGAINST THE HORSE-POWER TAX.

MEMBERS MAY MEET.

We understand that the Hong- kong Antomobile Association has had under consideration the pro- posals recently put forward by a

SOLICITOR SAYS IT IS IRREGULAR,

MAGISTRATE REFUSES TO REHEAR CASE.

1929 Model T-19 G.M 0. Truck:

Chassis have a 6.cylinder Motor!

which develops 58 horse power." They have wheel brakes, 4.speed

transmission, etc.

Chassis price... H.K, $2,500,00

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

Taliphona Centrál 1246 or 1247,

33 Wong Nal Chung Rand........... Háppy Valley

HUGE BRITISH WAR THE BRITISH OPEN

PENSIONS..

MORE THAN FRANCE AND GERMANY.COMBINED.

IMPRESSIVE FIGURES.

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London, May 8.

In a debate in the House of Com- mans to lay on the vote for the Ministry of Pensions, Major Tryon, Minister of Pensions, said it was

GOLF TITLE.

BRITISH PLAYER SETS THE PACE.

TEN AMERICANS IN FIRST EIGHTEEN

"CRITICAL MOMENT Government-appointed Committee INTERESTING POINTS. till almost the largest song END OF FIRST ROUND,

for any of our graat Departments. The Ministry's work affected the weekly budget of about one million families. The number of their beneficiaries was about one and a half millions.

At the end of the current year,

London, May 8. Lea Diegel's record for, the Muirfield course where the com- petition proper for the British Opan Golf Championship com menced to-day, lasted, no more than twenty-four hours. The new record was set to-day by Percy Allies, a reserve for the British Ryder Cup team, who returned a brilliant card of 69.

for the revision of the system of London, May 8. taxation of motor vehicles.

There was, at the Marine Court this morning, an Mr. Owen Young's amazing sug-i

echo of the The Committee of the Associa-recent case in which Mr. Chow gestion that Great Britain should tion met on Tuesday evening and Jar-hoo, Manager of the San Nam be the reparations goat la prac tically the sole topic of conversa discussed the proposals at some Steamship Co., was fined $1,000 tion in political circles to-day, and length, after which a sub-commit for interfering with the naviga- we should have spent, since the tion of the s.8. Charles Hardouin.beginning of the war-that was in the Labour Party, which has re-tee was appointed to deal with the It will be recalled that Mr. the last fifteen years no less than ently been attacking the war dents settlements, and stressing matter and to place the views of Chow was summoned at the in- 918,000,000 on War Pensions, He the burden thereby imposed on the the Association before the Governance of Mr. A. G. Corbin, the had taken pains to ascertain how British taxpayer, has seized upon ment

this compared with the expenditure the opportunity eagerly..

with us, were most heavily engag of other great countries who, along

Alliss led the field by two It is learned that the Committee without the permission of the ed in the Great War. He found that, strokes at the end of the day's The subject was, brought up in the House of Commons by Colonel of the Association is opposed to officer on duty and Snterfering a compared with our £913,000,000, play as the result of this brilliant Wedgwood (Lab. Newcastle) who the suggested horse-power tax.

with the navigation of the ship. France had spent approximately golf. An average of fours on the asked whether Mr. Winston

At the original hearing, Mr. F. £500,000,000 and Germany approve course in extremely difficult to Our Canton correspondent endeavoured to despatch a Churchill had any communication gone into by the sub-commitee dant, while Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton spent roughly an amount on pen-presents superb play.

The whole question is atlil Leing II, Loseby represented the defen- mately £400,000,000, so that we had beat and Allies's three under re- lengthy cable on the situation yesterday afternoon, but a

to make from the British delegates appointed on Tuesday, and we to the Reparations Committee of understand that, if necessary, a was for the complainant. Mrsions equal to those two great coun- Earlier it seemed that his feat censorship has been established at the Telegraph Administra- Experts, and why the Committee special meeting of members of the Hall Brutton was in Court this tries combined.. Unlike other coun-would be forestalled by. "Abo" tion, and orders have been given that no political news of any was dealing with the Spa per- Association will be convened for morning accompanied by Capt. T. tries, we had adjusted our scale of Mitchell, one of. the most popular

The military authorities have taken vigorous steps to prevent alarm from spreading. The wireless and telegraph stations have been seized and news of developments since last night has been impossible to obtain.

description may be transmitted.

We learn, however, on reliable authority, that Wang Shao- hung's rapid advance on Canton continues. The city of Hok Hau. just above Samshui, was occupied by the Kwangsl forces yesterday morning, and it is thought that by this time, Samshui, only thirty miles from Canton, will have been captured.

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rentages.

Asked to Walt. Mr. A. M. Samuel, the. Under- Secretary to the Treasury, on be- half of Mr. Churchill, asked Col. Wedgwood to repeat his question to-morrow. In the meantime, Mr.

Churchill would consider whether

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former Chief Oficer of the steamer, for going on the bridge

T. Laurenson, of the China Coast pensions to meet the enhanced price the purpose of ascertaining the

Officers' Gu

of cost of commodities, so that the views of local motorists.

This morning, Mr. Leo d'Almada pensioner should not suffer. Should such a meeting be held, applied for a rehearing of the He estimated that for the next details regarding the date and place of meeting will be notified; technical grounds, but the few years the expenditure on pen later...

application, was refused by the sions would be about £45,000,000 per Hon. Commander G. F. Hole, R.N.,year.British Wireless, Marine Magistrate.

he was able to make a statement BREAKING UP WHEAT

CORNER,

The Canton forces, according to a naval wireless message, are in retreat.

Fighting is taking place on the East River, causing the stoppage of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. General Hou King- tong's forces are reported to have taken Tungkun, some forty miles from Canton, while Sheklung has declared its indepen-out information or instructions at

dence,

AMERICAN REFUGEES AT WUCHOW.

In a supplementary question, Col. Wedgwood asked whether the

British representatives were with- |

this most critical moment.

The Speaker asked Col. Wedgwood to await the statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

"Cannot Wait.""

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EUROPE DECLINES TO BUY AT POOL PRICES..

Three Grounds,

In addressing the Court at some

ELECTORATES.

WOMEN STILL HEAD THE

VOTERS' LISTS..

London, May 8.

of the British players, who went out in brilliant fashion, reeling off hole after hole with relentless accuracy, Unfortunately, per- haps, the news of his grant golf spread rapidly and a huge crowd swarmed to watch him.

Immediately the crowd appear- ed, he made his first mistakes, and

the hole cost him no fewer than seven strokes, and possibly the lend. This was at the ninth hole, and he took three putts from ton' yards.

Mitchell's Great Golf.

Mitchell recovered splendidly, however, and kept the erowd de-

Another batch of 28 constillghted with a series of tremend

him a 72. He led the early field Qua wooden club play which gave from Sarazen and Golden.

one of the finest match players in Mitchell, although recognised as the world, has never yet won the play has led to high hopes." British Open, and his magnificent

Mr. d'Almada's application was NEW PARLIAMENTARY based on three points:-(1), that]. the summons was issued by the Deputy Harbour Master, Commdr. J. B. Newill, D.S.O., RN., who, Mr. Almada contended, was not a Magistrate; (2) Mr. Chow Jar-hoo London, May B.

was summoned to appear at the The London newspapers to-day Magistrate's Office, which Mr. give prominence to a sudden price d'Almada argued was not the in the fall of wheat, especially in Marine Court; and (3) the seal tuencies have registered their new Canada, where there is a serious under which the summone was electorates at Somerset House 10 Col. Wedgwood:-"We cannot congestion of grain owing to lack issued was the Cunton, May 8. ■

one ordinarily | day, bringing the total number of Practically all the available wait. If we wait until to-morrow, of orders from overseas.

used by the Harbour Office in constituencies for which returns Great excitement prevails in the troops from Canton have city as a result of all manier of sent

been this country may be committed to The development is attributed general.

have been received to 402, to Hok Hau, where it is another gift to the French peuple. primarily to attempts by the Cann- ramours which fre current hoped that the onrush of the Why is Mr. Churchill not in his dinn and Australian wheat pools t length, Mr. d'Almada questioned aggregate electorate of 19,711,522, These constituencies have an regarding the Kwangsi at-Kwangsi forces may be stayed. It place?"

hold up supplies and to Europe re Commdr. Newill's right to issue in which women voters, number- tack on Canton, It is extremely is generally felt, however, that difficult to get rellable information there is little hope of the attackers

Mr. Samuel explained that the fusing to buy at their prices. summonses, which regarding the situation, but it is being kept back.

he argued, ing 10,441,214, have a majority of Meanwhile a huge amount of Arshould be issued by question only reached the

the Magis-1,170,900.-British Wircles, clear that considerable anxiety is felt in official circles.

The Canton Goverment is re-Treasury during the afternoon. gentine grain has been landed at ported to have made an urgent re-

[There are, In all, 616 seats in "There is a point which I desire It was impossible to get the neces- Liverpool at lower prices than is trade himself. The capture of Shuihing by the quest to the Nunking Gavérmuent sary informatioh in the time given, asked for Canadian wheat.-Reuter make," said Mr. d'Almada. "Parliament, and at the last Gen Leo Diegel, both of whom went

shall leave it entirely Kwangsi troops is undoubtedly a to send down a full Division of

to your eral Election the total number of It is learned that the Commit- big blow to the Cunton oflicfuls, for|troops to Kwangtung. it is the gateway to the West Riveri

988.] Two Nanking gunboats, the Hai-session in Paris to-day,

tee of Experts met in formal BURIAL IN NANKING OF Worship as to whether I am right, voters on the register was 21,730,

but my paint is that there is no and the Canton, delta and it was Yang and the Hai Chan, with Cen- expected that its deliberations

permannent or regular Marine here that the Canton troops had tra Government troops aboard, are would throw further light on the

Court in this Colony." hoped to make a stand,

expected to reach Cantou some time suggestions for settlement of the Opinion here is that Canton may day. General Li Ming-shui is deadlock, even though it seems bis expected to fall within the next command of these treps. It is obvious that ander Mr. Owen

interesting to two in three days, possibly with-ea

note that Gen-Young's plan they would operate out fighting fir op near the city.

formerly most unfavourably for Britain.

Surprise Expressed.

Popular Feeling.

Li WHA keen supporter of the Kwangri Clique and that it was his defection) which fed to the Nanking forces be

It was

SUN YAT-SEN.

GENERALISSIMO LEAVING FOR PEKING.

1901, or

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It was later that Allies brake the course record, and then following closely on his heels were two American players, Jim Barnes and round in 71, superseding Mitchell

an excellent card." in the list. H. C. Jolly returned

The seriousness of the American challenge will be observed in the list of leaders appended. It will

AMERICAN SENATE IN be seen that ten of the first eigh

"REVOLT.”

HOOVER'S FARM RELIEF

WISHES IGNORED. ·

Washington, May 8.

President Hoover's

teen players are from the United. States, and these do not include, Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour, Espinosa or Turnesa.

British Reply.

Magistrate's Decislun, His Worship, in giving his de cision, said:Having heard the Nanking, May, 8.

evidence for the prosecution and It is reported that Marshal no evidence being tendered by the Chiang Kai-shek, the Commander-defence and having heard the There is no doubt that feeling ing able to capture Hankow at the The Experta having. mel

in-Chief, will leave for Paking on solicitor for the defendant, I con-

A number of less prominent 18th

te victed the defendant amongst the merchants and the critical stage of the war with Wprimarily to determine the amount May

British professionals backed up people generally is in favour of han..

Ignoring that Germany can pay in repara empany the remains of Sun Yat- charge of "obstructing, impeding.

the defiance of Alliss, Mitchell, or molesting," under Section 287 wishes, the Senate to-day resolved and Jolly to the American attack. Kwangsi, whose forces would be Another Chinese report states tion, much surprise is expressed to Nanking. welcomed in Canton. Only the that the Central Bank in Canton that a revision of the Spa percen-

Air. Sun Fo, son of the late re (Sub, Sec. 2) of the Merchants to retain the controversial Export Tom Williamson of Notts, and military authorities appear willing has already closed its doors, the tages should be ventured, and volutionary leader, is leaving for Shipping Act 1894, and imposed a Debenture Plan contaived in the Bingham of Stourbridge both get- to remain loyal to Nanking. Finance Ministry stating that this particularly that the suggested the North in a few days.

firus of $10,000. This fine was paid. Farm Relief, and which was ting within five strokes of the The members of the Government | Later, Central Bank notes, which have action, which is temporary, is neces variations should be made almost

an application was made banned by the House of Representa- leader. been declining rapidly during the stated owing to the demand for war entirely at the expense of Britain, who will probably leave for Peking to review my decision. In sup- tives.

To the amateurs, Cyril Tolley President Hoover has condemned and Twine (Bromley) are showing the with Chipur Kai-shek Eclude Mr. port of such application, the fol past few days, are now almost use-nds. Chinese making payments which has already made

Tai Chi tag and Dr. Wang Chung-lowing submissions have been the clause as a most unsatisfactory the way, both of them scoring a less, and it is expected that the the Treasury are required to greutent sacrifices.

made on behalf of the defendant: solution of the farmers' difficulties. 74. T. P. Perkins was less suc- Bank will close its doors at any pay 50 per cent, in silver.

The British Pross strongly emhe. Reuter." FIGHTING ALONG RAILWAY phasises that whatever reduction is allowed to Germany should be all borne, proportionately by parties in receipt of German re- putations

moment.

It is reported that yesterday both the Navy and the Air Forec declared their neutrality,' having refused to participate in operations againe Kwangsi.

F

Within Forty Miles of Canton.

The atoppage of the Canton-

Canton, May 8.

Kowloon railway service is due to

1.M.S, Moorhea is now on her the fact that fighting bus broken

ton.

Still Hoplag.

of

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KANSU REBELLION SUPPRESSED

The leading scores at the end of the day's play were as follows:-

Percy Alllas (Wannsee) Lee Diegel (U.S.A.)

1. That the document purport. It is regarded as a kind of bounty,cessful, taking 79 strokes, ing to be the summons is defec- or a thinly-disguised subsidy tive in that (a) in form it is not Reuter's American Service, the summons of a Court, but is a' notice issued from the Marine Magistrate's office; (b) it is not signed by a Marine Magistrate: (e) ft is not properly sealed; (d) the words "did without fawful per mission of the officer in charge o onto the navigation bridge of

THE KING TO LEAVE BOGNOR;

NEXT WEEK.

London, May 8.

.

The whole question being stil NINGUSIA RECAPTURED BY way up to Wuchow

to relieve out in the East River district at under examination and discussion, H.MS. Tarantula, which will re- Tungkun, which is situate on the hopes are entertained in London

FENG YU-JISIANG, turn to Caston.Our Own Corres-railway some 40 miles from Can- that an agreement will eventually

Nanking, Bay 8. pondent.

he reached which will safeguard

It is reliably learned that the the said ship," do not indicate any BOUND FOR WINDSOU CASTLE The attacking troops are, as al-The principle

the Balfour The Kwangsi Thrust,

Kuominchun forces have routed the offende under the section quoted. rendy reported, believed to be Note, and will leave undisturbed Mohammedan rebels operating in 2. That 1, 8 Marine Magis Canton, May 8, those of General Hsu King-tong, Excitement is intense hers, fol- and already these forces are at the percentages agreed to at the Kansu, and have recnptured: the trate, and the only Marine Magis

Spa Conference in 1925, Jowing the news of the rapid ad-to have made considerable pro- Any other view will certainly be eity of Ninghsia, where the "re-trate, had no power to hear and

volution" originated. unacceptable to Great Britain."

A large number of the Moham 3. That a proper Court to hour All motor buses and many cars

medan forces have turned over to and determine the case could only have been commundeurwi by the Rumoura prevail

Feng Yu-halang's troops, and are be formed under Section 19 under Canton Government, and these Kwangsi forces have reached a vehicles are being stiffed for the

A cable from Paris says that fol-being reorganised into the. Kuo- the Merchants Shipping Ordinance 1899, and that no such Court, is point us far east as Hok Hau, transportation of troops along the lowing upon Sir Josiah Stamp's minchun.--Reuter,

or was in existence. which is just beyond Samshuí. new castern road to meet the at- hestitating disapproval of Mr.

vance of the Kwangsi troops on greas In their march on Canton. the West River.

thal the

There are very few troops left inckers.

in Canton, and this fact adds to It is diffenlt to get precise in the apprehensions felt.

formation regarding the develop American women and children munta in this region. Our Own who were ordered out of Kwellin Correspondent, on consular instructions are now held up at Wuchow-An Occasional Correspondent.

Saving the Conference.

Owen Young's reparation plan,

there seema ground to suppose that THE NEW DELHI BOMB Britain is willing to make some concession with regard to the pro- posed reduced German annuity, but

OUTRAGE.

determine the case.

Jim Barnes (U.S.A.)

Abo Mitchell (private)·

II. C. Jolly (Foxgrove)

E. D. Dudley (U.S.A.)

J. Farrell (U.S.A.)

T. Williamson (Notia)

Geno Sarazen. (U.S.A.)

Macdonald Smith (U.S.A.)

Al. Watrous (U.S.A.) M. Bingham (Etourbridge)

It is learned officially that is 2, Cruikshank (U.S.A.) ... Majesty the King will leave Craig-A, Boomer (St. Cloud, Paris)' weil House, Bogor, for Windsor Cyril Tolley (Royal Liverpool) Castle on Wednesday next, May W. T. Twin (Bromley)

Golden (U.S.A.) W. Melliarn (U.S.A.) 15th.

His Majesty will be accompanied F. Taggart (Wilmslow) by the Queen.

W. Hagen (U.S.A.) .... On the above submissions, I

The Court will remain at Wind-T. Armour (U.S.A-)

ment Notification No. 79, have been referred to (1) Govern- sor until the General Election in Mark Seymour...

of over-Reuter, February 11th, 1927, as to the appointment of Commander Newill

consider the sacrifices should be pro- PRISONERS COMMITTED FOR 48 a "Magistrate:" (2) Sections Troops Pouring Bock. portionate all round..

There is reason to believe that a Chinese reports state that al-counter proposal is being prepared Reports from Chinese sources though Canton is sending out by

interested" the countrics state that the Kwangal forces are troops to oppose the advance from (among which Britain would logl- attacking not only from the West the East River, other troops have cally igure) for the distribution of River districts but also from been pouring back into the city the Alded, shares, which will be north-western Kwangtung, in the from Sheklung and other districts, submitted to Mr. Young.

(Continued on Page 7.)

(Continued on Page T:)

Taing Yun diatrlet.

DEAD SEA SALTS:

7, 8 and 9 of the Magistrate's TRIAL.

Ordinance of 1830; (3) Gazelto Notification of July 24th, 1924, as New Delhi, May 8.

London, May 8. Baghat Singh and Butu Keswora to my appointment as Marine

Documents relating to the Dead Dutt, who are charged with at- Magistrate; (4) the definition of tempted murder, arising out of the "Magistrate" in the Interpretation Sea salta concession, Issued to bomb outrage in the Indian Logiela Ordinance of 1911; (6) Sub- day, show that the concession is ve Assembly: last month, have Section 24, and 2B. of Section 41 to be for seventy-five years been committed for trial-Reuter. (Continued on Page 7) British Wireless,

C. Harlon Smith (U.S.A.) Archie Compsion (Cămbe }}}} Reg. Whitcombe (Parkatone)

Josa Júrado (Argentine)

G. A. Whitcombe (Crows Hill). A. L. Espinosa (US.A.)

F. Rabson (Cooden Beach)

G. Von Eim (U.S.A.) J. Turnesa (U.S.A.)

G. Duncan (unattached).

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78

70

T. I. Cotton (Langley Park) T. P. Perkins (Caelie Brom.)

Three more rounds have to be Kontaktni played---Reuter