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K.O.S.B. OFFICER FINED TO-DAY.

THREE OFFENCES AS NOVICE MOTOR DRIVER.

CAPABILITY, POINT.

Captain G.H.R. Abbott, of the K.O.S. Borderers, was summoned before Mr. E.W. Hamilton, at the Central Police Court this morning, In respect of a number of offences against the traffe regulations, com mitted in Hollywood Road.

The offences cited were, firstly, that defendant, being only a learn er-driver and given a modified licence na auch, was found driving private car No. 271 without being accompanied by a fully qualified and licensed driver; secondly, that he had not his ficence with him and failed to produce it when requested by a constable; and, thirdly, that he was found driving in a thorough fire which was outside the arca defined in his learner's licence.

FRIDAY JUNE 7. 1929

CHIANG WARNING THE ERUPTION OF

TO SHANSI.

WILL YEN ALLY WITH FENG YU-HSIANG?

OUTBREAK OF HOSTILITIES EXPECTED SOON.

VESUVIUS.

VIOLENCE OF THE VOLCANO DECREASES.

RETURNING TO SLEEP?

Naples, Juna 6. The awe-inspirlug spectacle of Vesuvius in eruption attracted hundreds of foreign visitors to the vicinity, though the majority ar

CURIOUS SITUATION.rived too late to see the volcano

Nanking, Junë Q,

in its full majesty.

To-day tho. activity had con- The obscurity surrounding Mar, siderably decreased, and no fur shal Yen Hai-shan's attitude in ther alarm is felt. An a precau the present political rupture betionary measure, however, the nu- tween Chiang Kai-shek, the thorities will probably wait a few President of the National Govern- days to make sure that the vol mant, and the Christian General", cano has returned to its slumbers is viewed with suspicion in Nan before authorising the villagers king. It is believed that Yen to return to their homes. favourably inclined towards an gl. liance with Feng Yo-belang, and it

Lava still surrounds the village of Terzigno on three sides, but it difying.

Defendant admitted that he was is understood that the National is now cooling and rapidly soli Government is contemplating the issue of a warning to the Shansi lender.

driving alone at the time, and, as regards the licence, said that what happened was that the licence was in the pocket of the car, but he did not realise it was there at the

time.

It is definitely stated that Feng Yu-hsiang has been in conference with amissaries of Yen Hai-shan!

and that an understanding has been reached.

Yen's Intentions.

Thanksgiving. services are now being held in many of the villages at the foot of Vesuvius.

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An official report of the eruption, issued to-day, states that more than fifty houses were destroyed, the villages wiped out being very small ones.

Ile admitted that he should have braught along his servant, who was a duly certified driver, but pointed out that he was able to bring the car to the spot where it was found It is fairly certain that if. Yon' An area of about fifly hectares on his own. He considered he was al-ahan does not throw in his lot is covered with lava, the buried now capable of driving on his own. actively with Feng Yu-haiung. he ground consisting mostly of vine- Mr. Hamilton said the fact re-will not join Chiang Kai-shek, but yards. The population is gradual- mained that defendant had only, a will remain neutral. The sub-ly returning to Terzigno-Reuter. learner's licence, so that what de- ordinates of Yen in Peking are fendant had said as regards, his reported to be under the close aur- capability as a driver, did not carryveillance of Chiang Kai-shek's any weight.

"I must administer the law dir ectly. I cannot take into account whether you may or may not be capable driver," his Worship said.

supporters.

Guneral Ian Fu-chu, who was alleged to have revolted against his chief, Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang, has now come out Into the open!

a declaration of loyalty do

Adding that it was a strict re-with Rulation that the defendant had broken in venturing into Hollywood Road on his restricted licence, the Maistrate imposed a Ine of $10.

For not being accompanied by a licensed driver, defendant was fur ther muleted in a sum of $5. He was cautioned on the remaining count of failing to produce Heence.

VIGOROUS LABOUR BEGINNING,

(Continued from Page. JJ Appointment Confirmed.

Later.

his

The Rt. Hon. Mr. J. H. Thomas, in an interview to-day, confirmed that he will be Minister in charge of Employment in the new Labour

Cabinet.

According to present arrange ments, the members of the late Government will go to Windsor to- morrow, when those who have senk will surrender them to the King.

KUBELIK CONCERT CANCELLED.

Owing to Late Arrival of Steamer,

We are asked to "announce that, owing to the late arrival. of the 8.a. President Cleveland, the violin recital which was to have been given at the Theatre Royal tonight by Jan Kubelik, has been cancelled.

Those who have purchased tickets may secure 'refunds from Messrs. Moutrie and Co.

Feng, which confirms the impres- sion that his co-called revolt was a bluff to enable Fong to complete his preparations for the campaign,

Why the Delay?

J

The delay in the outbreak of

Isn matter.

of

CORRESPONDENCE.

Those Tin Buckets.

To The Editor of Hongkong

Telegraph.]

Sir-May I offer a suggestion with regard to the noises caused by tin water buckets? Why not make it compulsory for all to use wooden buckets, as the frightful noises would then be greatly lessened.

Here in the neighbourhood of Hollywood Road, the noises are nwful.--Your, etc..

OLD RESIDENT." Hongkong, June 6th, 1929.

...

Feng may leave the country peacefully.

It is stated that Chiang has re- plied to the effect that the deef- afon is in the hands of the C.E.C.

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Chiang's Future?

Strong rumours are in circula- tion that Chiang Kai-shok will resign shortly, not because he has any desire to, but because of the growing power of the combination against him. Obviously no au- thoritative Information is avail- able, but it is believed. that Chiang'a failure to declare war against Feng Yu-hsiang hitherta

victory.'

The Premier and the other p cipal members of the new Cabinet hostilities will, visit Windsor on Saturda, considerable speculation among morning when those of the inroni-observers of the situation. It is dictated by doubts of ultimate ing Ministers who require seals supposed that Chiang Kai-shek will receive them.

would be ready to declare war It is anticipated that the first immediately after the State Burizi Probably there is no truth in meeting of the new Cabinet will be of Sun Yat-sen. The "restrain" any of these stories, which held Monday.

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is believed to be due to a doubt of likely as not are the result of pro- the reliability of the military Feng propagandą.

Mr. MacDonald will then take the opportunity of a much needed chiufh of the Nanking armies. War preparations in Nanking holiday, of very short duration, be-There have been startling rumoura and on the various fronts directed fore the new Parliament meets. It regarding General Tung Seng-ch by Nanking have not been relaxed Scottish home.-Renter and Britirhhloc against Chiang Kai-shek. iWireless.

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Tang Song-chi is at present at Tsinanfu, where he arrived yeater- day afternoon, after inspecting At the opening this morning of troops at Yenchow and suchowfu.

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Big Push to Start Soon.

Hankow, June 6. General Hau Tuan-chuan ar-

the Meeting of the League of He is leaving immediately for rived yesterday with the balance Nations Council at Madrid, Peking. The majority of the of his forces, while it is learned tributes were paid to Sir Austen forces under his command

that further troops are proceed- Chamberlain, Foreign Secretary in stationed at Peking and Tongahan: ing here from Nanking, indicating the late British Government. M. Feng Chen-wu is also reported that the big push against General Briand, the French Foreign to be a "doubtful" adherent of Feng Yu-hslang will commence

vernacular Minister, observed that Sir Austen Nanking, though he is carrying out on. The

papers Chamberlain was one of the most orders, and is said to be preparing

claim that Fong. Chen-wu's able and loyal statesmen with for the opening of an

have occupied Kweltch, offenalva troops whom he had ever collaborated. against Honar from the Lunghai there being no trace of Feng's Mr. Adatchi, the Japanese dele-

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troops East of that point, Aate, pake in terms, of the highest

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appreciation of the loyal co-opera- ion of Sir Austen in preparation

of the report of the Committee

C.E.C. Meeting.

There is no further news from Konan and matters thero appear

to be at a standstill pending decl- All members of the Nandngsive action by the Government dealing with the minorities ques-GE.C. have been summoned to a Reuter. tion recently held in London.-meeting which is to be held at A British Wirelcas.

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WARSHIPS IN PORT

Troop Movements,

Shanghal, June 6.

very

war plans will be discussed, while Tang Seng-ch's troops from It is also said that appointments Hauchow are proceeding via Lung-" tó Kweiteh, which they will be made to fill the vacancies hal caused by the dismissal of Feng are expected to occupy The following warships are now Yu-hsiang, Li Chalsum and shortly, in port:

Teung-yen.

Fong Chen-wu's forces are re- Basin.H.M. ships

Tamar, Bruce, Sirdar, Somme and sub It is reported that Marshal ported to have penetrated south- marines L.16 and L.18, Chiang Kai-shek may announce east Tonan from Luchow

North ArmH.M. ships Sand-his resignation, at this meeting Reuter, wich, Sepoy and Bridgewater, but well-informed circles are Foreign. Men-of-War. French satisfied that the Nanking CLC. gunboat Alerte, Chinese cruisers has no real intention of resigning. Kuano Yuan and Chu Tai, and No doubt he will bo prevailed armed launch Ping Nam.

upon to continue in office without much difficulty.

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Resignation "Farce.”

Damage to Railway.

Nanking, Juno 0.. The Ministry of Hallways atatce that, the damage wrought by the Kuominchun to the Lung-Hai Rail- way is as follows:

Seven and a half miles of rails Meanwhile, the "farce of im-have been ripped up eastward of Hospital following an operation, ponding resignations" is still Kweltch, two hundred telegraph

of a

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shire and sat for 52 years on semi-official statement, which says railway phones hava bean Ledbury Bench of Magistrates. He that Yen Hsi-shan has cabled to moved, two telegraphic transmit won many prizes at agricultural Nanking: asking that the warrant ters have been smashed; and shows for pedigree Longhorns and for the arrest of Feng Yu-balang thirty-five bridges have hoen

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