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WAR? KOWLOON

TONG'S

"PROTEST."

CHINA ANSWERS SOVIET MR. BRAGA QUESTIONS

ULTIMATUM.

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ANTI-RUSSIAN ACTIVITY AND C.E.R.

SEIZURE DEFENDED.

ATTITUDE

GOVERNMENT.

A COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY INVITED.

PERTINENT POINTS.

UNCHANGED.which the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1929, TAX

24-HOUR SUPPLY FOR KOWLOON,

RESTRICTIONS TO END AS FROM TO-NIGHT.

STORAGE FIGURES.

_43_PER_„KNUM SUDLY COFY 19 ORNTI

G.H.0. Truck chassle have strength

and ruggedness bullit intó „overy

detail and part-as never before in truck annals. G.M Ø, Chassis pro- vide a truck for every purse and

purpose.

2.ton chasala......... H.K. $2.600,00

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

Telephone Central 1146 or 1147.

33 Wong Nal Chung Road.... ... .... Happy Valley.

REAL CRICKET AT BATCH OF COUNCIL

BLACKHEATH.

SURREY AND KENT IN

TENSE FIGHT.

́LANCASHIRE GİVEN LESSON AT LEICESTER.

As Tron to-night, Kowloon is to | enjoy a full 24-hours' water sup- ply, instead of the 12-hours sup- ply operative during the last few weeks. Contractors' building sup- plies will also be re-equnerted on GLOUCESTER VICTORY, the mainland,

million gallons was gained at is Holmes against Nota at Notting

ed.

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QUESTIONS..

VEHICULAR FERRY, WIRELESS

AND MALARIA.

INFORMATION SOUGHT.

At to-morrow's meeting of the Legislative Council, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton will 14 The following questions!

1. Is the Goveniment in a position to inform this Council whether there is a possibility of arrangements being made in the near future for a vehicular ferry across the harbour?

to what

NEW CITY BLOCK DECIDED ON.

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YEE SANG FAT BLDG.

TO COME DOWN.

NEW CINEMA, OFFICES AND\

SHOPS POSSIBLE.

PROJECTS OUTLINED.

The future of the city block of properly at present occupied by Messrs. Yee Sang Fat, Ltd., which has been the subject of a number of development rumours in recent years, now appears to have been

Although no rali was recorded. Sume pertinent points relating yesterday, water continued to pour

London, July 16. to the Kowloon Tong Scheme are into the reservoirs on the island Prolific scoring at Blackheath, embodied in a series of questions and in Kowloon. A further seven some magnificent hitting by will ask at 16-morrow's meeting of land reservoirs, and at Kowloon ham, and the establishment of a this Council:

2. Will the Government inform the Legislative Council, as a remilt

(n) China's Reply to the Soviet Ultimatum, which expires to of the recent "protest meetin," ixion gallons were register-manding position by Leicester steps are being taken to establit

Bettled. in a drawn game with Lancashire, an effective brondeanting system day, was despatched at midnight. The Russian demands for held by the Subscribers.

The total supply now available were the features of the county in this Colony; (b) what will be restitution of their rights on the Chinese Eastern Railway are considered prudent to vel in and in Kowloon 220 million gal day.

Mr. Braga apita whether it was in Hongkong is 385 million gallons cricket series which concluded to the effective range of such agatem ignored. The National Government defends the action of the company the absolute control

when the Government's con- On the whole howlers bud, a bad templated scheme is completed: Manchurian authorities, stating that the arrests and the seizure i a scheme involving nearly the

The Water Engineer (Mr.. A. B. time. Holmes hit the Notts how (e) when is it anticipated that were necessary for the maintenance of order.

Two demands, which are stated la be other than counter-visible empital was a sum of $2,00, Purves) said this morning that era for 286 runs, while at Black such scheme will be in full opera- demands are made on the Soviet Government.

and pointing out certain facts the present restrictions heath where Surrey and Kent were tion?

3. What steps have been taken tang is ontinuing his 'anti-Soviet netivities on the CE.R.ments, asks if the Government wi20 million gallons per day. He runs were scored for the loss of during the current year with the idle for several years, will be in-

While the Ultimatum hangs over China, Chang Hanel-regarding the financial arrange-Kowloon consumes approximately in opposition no fewer than 1,210

estimated that with a 24-hours | 29 wickets, an average af well object of bringing into operation appoint a Commission of Enquis

over 40 runs per wicket.

an effective system for dealing Chinese troops are being sent to the borders, and it is investigate and report supply the consumption would not

excred 30 million gallons,

The treatment meted out to with malaria in this Colony? learned from Japanese sources that Russian forces are preparations to be asked by the Hui.

the scheme, The full list

Mr. Purves intimated that at bowlers is indicated by the fact ing to move.

present Mr. J.-P. Braga, is as follows :-.

he found it difleult to that the beat bowling perform- anco recorded by Router Was 1/What are the respective dates Visualiso ang relaxation in the res and anunts of the premium paid trictions prevailing on the island. Thomas's 5 wickets for 71 against

The Library and the Balbank have been closed,

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SOVIET TROOPS READY TO MOVE.

Tokyo, July 17. From authoritative sources in Harbin, it is learned that the Chin- ese pressure on Soviet Institutions in Manchuria coaucted with the Chinese Eastern Railway still -continges,

The Chinese Eastern Railway's Library has been closed down. the plare subjected to an extensive search and all Communist litera, fure has been reduced to ashes.

The local bunch of the Dalbank has alsŋ been closed. ...

M. Serebrino Delayed.

Areonling to a' teferram receiv. ed by the Chinese Eastern Railway. officials, M. Søvetriakov, Whitsa

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arrival was expected to a ški in satisfactory solution of the controversy, has been delayed wwing ter the hesitancy of t Chinese Charged'Affaires at Mos. row to a his passport.

3 was stated yesterday is al cable from Marrow that the Chin es oficial in charge at Moscow bad declined to visa the passport without instructions Ivon Nan- king.

Consulate Staff Letives,

In the meantime, the staff of the Soviet Consulate-General · bas ten- trained from Mancholi, ·

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Three Frigades uf Chinese troops are reliably reported 14) have arrived at the border Bear)

· Mauchuli, and that they are facing the Soviet troops at Dutrin, though to clashes are reported so far.

Soviet Troops Moving.

Though it would seem that the Soviet Goverment is not mobilis- ling, it's reported that troops now stationed at Nikolak. which is nhout fifty miles to the North of Vladivostock and a lesser distance from the eastern border of Man- churia, ure preparing to move.

The main Soviet fareas. how-

concentrated} Blagoveschenk, s the north-east ; border of Manchurin, near Aigua (Heilungklang). This is the see- tion in which the Chinese defence Is weakestanter,

ever,

are.

Bear

Moscow, July 10,

M. Serebriskov's "Journey to Harbin has been cancelled tilli Ching has answered the Soviet: ultimatum.---Router.

CHINA'S REPLY.

Nanking, July 17.

It is officially announced that at midnight. the Forelyn Ofice cabled a Note to the Acting Chin- ese Charge 'Affaires in Moscow,

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feeling towards the Soviet Govern, ment and the Hussien pemple, but

unfortunately there have re- rently ke:3 evidences of Soviel agents spreading Com- munist propaganda in Chinese territory, aiming to endanger the Chinese Government amil ilk social

system. evidence of this propaganis luns been discovered,

Full

of -

For the maintenance order, the Munchúrinn thorities have taken over the Chinese Enstern Railway and have closed down the Soviet Consulate at Harbin,

According to reports from the authorities in Manchuria, the Soviet officials of the Railway have not faithfully varried out the terms of the 1921 agreement; therefore. the action of the National Government of Chimm shaukti not be regarded as a violation of that Agreement.

Government's

The National Notes makes two demands, etil- Phasising that these are not to be rarded as counter-demands.

Firstly, it is demanded that · The Soviet Government should retemp

Chinese noiv. imprisoned in Ruşsin" (est)! mated at one thousand).

the

million dollars when it only

of

Essex.

.

Apart from those in the Test

cell-

At to-morrow's meeting of the for Crown land leased to the Kowloon Tong and New Terri-Legislative Connell, the Ilon. Sir tories Development Co., Ltd., aneury E. Pollack, K.C., will move Match-which, incidentally, pro- der Clause a sub-sections (a), (b) the following:That in the opi-vided a much more thrilling finish and te; of the Agreement dated ion of this Council, it is imporn than was anticipated-ten 26th October, 1922, between the tive in the interests of this Co-turies were scored, a welcome in- lony, that all the permanent mga-clusion being that of Hobbs, whose Government and the Company?

2 is it a fact that there is still sures to increase the water sup- 150 out of 246 suggests a complete owing by the Company to the which are referred to in the return to his asual brilliant form. Government a sum of $318,450,14 Report of Mr. R. M. Henderson, dated the 20th February, 1928, as the balance of land premium?

(other than those which have al ready been completed) be proceed with and completed as soon as possible,"

Explanation Sought,

3' lu view of the fact that about

sixth of the estimated total mest land and building is paid by such want of the 242 subscribers

PROHIBITION.

DIVIDING WORK OF STATE

FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS.

Heanne List.

The principal achievements were:

Batting.

Holmes (Yorkshire) Hobbs (Surrey)

individual

285 160* 141

Sandhan (Surrey)

130

R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwick

126

Wilson (Surrey)

Aine (Kent)

100

&

Gibians (Worcester)

Armstrong (Leicester)

102

New York, July 16, The first intimation of the nt-

Bell Glamorgan)

*Not. Out.

Bowling.

to the Scheme upon his signing THE ENFORCEMENT OF Hardinge (Kent)) the Agreement with the Company, and before any actual work is com menced, what is the explanation for the large sam stated in Ques tion 2 bring still unpaid to Govern- ment in respect of land premium? 1 Has the Government know- ledge of a circular letter, dated 2nd July, 1999, issued over, the Signature of the Managing Dire. for in which the sum of $2,990 268.19 is stated as the sum "which represents the total amount pay able by the entire body of Sa seribes under their respective

within hot es

*at* Agreements in respect of all the

entrated Scheme," Le, the Kowloon, Tong Estate Scheme?

Managing Director's Post.

Thomas (Northants

THE LOADLINE ON SHIPS.

INTERNATIONAL UNDER- STANDING DESIRED.

London, July 18.

In reply to a question in Parlia ment, the President of the Board of Trade, Graham, said the statutory rules for fixing the position of the loading on ships, which has been in force since 1890, have been modi. fited from time to time in the Hght of Increased experience and im- proved construction of ships,

The Telrumph understands that the block will be demolished some time next year and

a modern allding erected in Its place.

Definite information regarding the extent of the area to be cleared is lacking at the moment, but it seems quite possible that the al Coronet Theatre, which has stood. chided in the scheme.

Those Interested,

The development of the site I kely to be carried out by the present owners of the block In nesnelation with other Interests, hut, at the moment no definite de- rision has been reached regarding the nature of the now buliding to be erected when the site has been cleared..

One proposal how under con- sideration is the erection of a new elnema theatro, but while the sur- vices of architects have been secured, it is understood that no plans of any klod have yet been prepared,

Big Scheme Likely.

It seems likely, however, that the Building Authority will be A further revision of the rules anked to consider a development has been undertaken by an expert † plan which includes a new cinema |committee, 'who are expected to re-theatre and also possibly shops

port very soon. It is proprased to | and offices as well,

send their report to the Dominion As regards the business of and foreign Governments for con- Messrs. You Sang Fat, this miny 101-sideration, and efforts will be be carried on in some part of 100 made to secure an international | whatever type of new building in

understanding on the subject of decided upon. the loadlag.-British Wireless-

F for 71, for 72.

Is Arnolt (Glamorgan)

M. J. C. Allons (Surrey)... for 83,

titude of the Hoover Crime Com mission towards Prohibition given in a letter by the Chairman Wickersham, to a conference of of the Commission, Mr. G. W. State Governors now sitting at New Lendon. Connecticut..

Mr. Wickersham suggests that the Federal Government attend to the prevention of the importation and the manufacture of liquor, the State Governments "speakeasies."- "Renter's American Service,

while

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BUILDING COLLAPSE

• DISASTER.

EXAGGERATIONS IN FIRST

REPORTS,

New York, July 16.

The work of demolition will not start this year and presumably will not be Embarked upon until the sponsora of the project have comé tö"definite decision and have, hád plans for the new building offieini. ly approved,

Was Formerly Club.

BRIGHTER CRICKET. Five Centuries at Blackheath.

The Yee Sang Fat Building, like Surrey won on the first funingai

so many other buildings in Queen's against Kent at Blackheath, hất

Read Central which have in recent there was a tense struggle for

| years been demolished, is one of the It now appears that the build-oldest In the Colony. mastery before this was decided.ing collapse disaster at Mont- It is interesting to note in-this 5. is it Tact that the signature event the sale and close saloons The match was distinguished by romery, Alabama, yesterday, was connexion that it was here that the

some delightfully free hitting by nat early so serious as has been the batsmen on both sides.

| reported. Surrey, taking first knock, hili up the most useful score of 420.

The police estimate that there to which Sandham contributed 130, the buildings when the crash were about seventy-five people in It was Sandhara's first century of the season, and another personaleally al of them were saved by but state that prac- occurred, achievement was credited to Wi-

(of the letter reforged to in Ques- tion 4 besides being the Managing Director of the Kowloon Tong and New Territories Development Ch., Lid, is also the paid architect said Company and a

Secondly, I is requested that the Soviet shall provide ndequate protection for Chin- ese nationals in Russia from uggression and repression, The Note goncludes that the of the National Government of China Director of the Hongkong Ex- will always welcome Soviet sub-cavation Pile Driving and Con- jects and merchants to China, but struction Co., Ltd., with which the Contract for the carrying out of the scheme has been entered into by the Kowloon Tong Company?

the recent arrest of Huskinns in Manchurin was only just, being necessary for the sup- pression of Communist propaganda and the mainten- ance of erder in Manchuria.

--Reuter,

THE ULTIMATUM.

The Soviet Note handed to the Chinese Charge d'Affairs on July 14. expressed willing- neys to enter into negoflation on all question, provided the arrested Russians are immed- Intely released and illegal orders cancelled.

The Soviet will wait for an answer three days, but in the event of nun-receipt of a satisfactory answer will be compelled to resort to other means for protection of its lawful rights,

Chinese Report".

Shanghai, July 16.

SENDING PICTURES BY TELEGRAPH.

LONDON-BERLIN SERVICE

COMING, ·

London, July 16.,

CHILEAN TRANSPORT

Hongkong Club had its first home, the premises being opened in May, 1845. The old Coronet Theatre was in those days used us the Club's bowling alley.

Improving Queen's Road.

When construction work is started it will mark, another in- portant stage in the development of Queen's Itoad Central which in the last two years or so has seen the addition of some handsome

blocks of modern offices.

Work on the new International City Bank of New York is to start, In the near future on the site whlení hás been cleared at the corner of Queen's Road and Ice House Street. Considerable excava tion work has been completed and n pile-drivor is being erected

HON, promoted to Surrey Seniora. prompt action in, rescue work by who scored his first century in the police and passers-by. first-class cricket. We made 110)

Yesterday, it was stated that in good style.

fifty persons were buried in the Kent set about the task of bet-debris, but this now appears to be 6. Between the period when

incorrectRenter's American Ser In the House of Commons, the tering the Sarrey total in great the last Managing Director left

Hardinge and Ames in the Colony early in 1928 and the Pastrnster General announced the style.

within partnership treated the bowling apointment of the present in- intended establishment. cumbent to the oilee on 22nd May, two or three months, of a public with scant respect and when Ames 1929, is it not true that no Maung-service between London and Ber-was sent back after compiling 106, ing Directoexisted, and this being in for the telegraphite transmis it seemed that Kent were well bet the case to whom did the Govern-ion of pictures, photographs and for. Hardinge went on to make

similar matter.---Router,

a capital 141, but after his dis- ment look for the fulfillment of

The service will, at the outset, missul a minor rot set in, M. J. C. the Agreement of 19022 during that period?

be of an experimental character Allom bowling to good purpos. ONLY ONE MEMBER OF THE the site to-day. and the question of ita perman.The last wicket fell at 402, Allen Company's Nomiṇol Capital. ent-adoption and its extension te taking 5 wickets for 89 runs.. Was the Government cognisant other routes will be considered of the fact that for the carrying when sufficient experience has been out of a scheme involving in the Wireless.

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end a sum of nearly $3,000,000, (irrespective of the Government share) there was registered Company with n capital limited to a liability of only $20,000 of which not more than $2,000' was actually paid up?

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8. Was it considered prudent to Semi-official Chinese soupees in power of absolute control of a vest in a Company the right and to be handed to the Commissiarint Nanking view the dispute with scheme involving a fow mililon for Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R, Russia with increasing gravity. dollars in its execution' when its

in reply to the Soviet ultimatum.

Government Supervision?

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A brilliant display by Hobbe

featured Surrey's second innings. obtained,--Reuter and British

NAVAL ARMAMENT

· REDUCTION.

THE MacDONALD-DAWES

CONVERSATIONS.

"London, July 16,

FOUNDERS.

CREW SAVED.

Valparaiso, July 17." Only one survivor, has been pick- He scored 150 (not out) in aed up, of a crew of forty which went total of 246 for 5 wickets when down on the Chilean transport, P, G. R. Fender applied the Abtro, which sank during a Reveré closure. In the short time restorm off Valpuralno. maining for play, Kent compiled 133 for the loss of 4 wickets.

LANCASHIRE LAPSE. Leicester Give a Fine Exhibition.

Leicester won on the first This morning, It is stated, the only visible capital was a sum of

Informal and preparatory con- innings against Lancashire at The Note states at the outset National Government received a $2,000 with shares paid up to the versatione are taking place between Leicester, and obtained complete that the Chinese Charge cable from Mukden, stating that in extent only of 10 conts each? the Prime Minister and the United

the champions. D'Affaires will be leaving Nanking accordance with Nanking instruc

States Ambassador, General Dawes, mastery over

the toss and shortly be a plenipotentiary emtions, General Chang Hsueh-liang

As to the procedure with matters in Lancashire won powered to discuss all matters has despatched strong forces to

connexion with the measures to be batted first and put up the very 9. Was any and what Govern- taken to secure a reduction of naval sound total of 380. with the Soviet Foreign Commis-guard the various strategic poinla

In reply, Leicester made 45, ment supervision exercised over armaments. on the C.ER.

of the Company's obligations to obtained, they will be communicated attack the Company in the carrying out Insofar as productive results are severely, trouncing the Lancashiro Stendy batting rather to other interested Powers--British than individual brilliance was the (Continued on Page 22nd

Wireless.

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sary.

From Harbin, it is learned that The Note adds that the Chinese Government and the Chinese the Manchurian officials continus people have always had a friendly (Continued on Page 7.).

The vessel foundered before ves- sela speeding to response to the 8.0.5. signals were able to nasisi.→→ Reuter,

THE LAHORE HUNGER. STRIKERS..

CONSPIRACY CASE AGAIN ADJOURNED.

BRITISH ARMY ON THE RHINE.

on

NO INSTRUCTIONS YET AS TO EVACUATION..

London, July 16, Asked whether any instructions had been sent to British "-Head- quarters in the Rhine occupation |zone as to the proposed arrange-

ments for the evacuation of the cccupied territories, the Under- Becretary for War, Mr. Shinwell, replied that definfia, Instructions could not be issued until a decision. had been reached regarding evacua- tion.

Lahore, July 16.

He added that the arrangemente The hearing of the Lahore con-which would then be necessary had aptracy case has again been adjourn naturally been considered by the owing to the continuance of War Office, In conjunction with the hunger striking by the prisonera General Officer Commanding-in- and the liness of Dutt, one of the Chlef the British Army on the accusedReuter,

Bhine-British Wireless,