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THE HAGUE CALMER. KOWLOON FRAUD ENGLAND'S XI FOR FAMILY DISPUTE MAILS FROM HOME RUSSIANS INVADE

SNOWDEN'S FIRMNESS

BEARING FRUIT?

POSSIBLE COMPROMISE HINTED IN

FRENCH CIRCLES.

CHARGES.

LILIUS SAYS. HE IS

INNOCENT.

MAGISTRATE SUGGESTS THAT CHARGES BE AMPLIFIED,

FURTHER REMAND.

When the case against Aleko E. Lilias, described as an American

AMERICANS ASTONISHEDurnalist, transferred from the

was. called

hefore Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, Detective Inspector Rey-

stood Mr. J. T. Prior had been retained by the defence and that (Mr. Prior) would be in Court later.

Britain's disinclination, as expressed through Mr. Philip kis intimated that he under Snowden, to necept meekly the further sucrifices, demanded by the Young Plan in its present form, has astonished Americs, which perhaps, hus reason to regard Britain's new role as un- familiar.

Nevertheless, Mr. Snowden's firm stand appears to be bearing fruit. In French Conference circles it is reportedl that a compromise is being prepared, which will give Grent Britain an increased share of the German annuities, without prejudicing the receipts of the other principal Powers,

If the compromise comes to anything, the smaller Powers will lose their proportion, but their war debts to the Allies will be scaled down to fully compensate them.

The situation at the Hague is much improved, and it is now generally anticipated that a settlement will be possible,

FRANCE BETTER IMPRESSED.

FINAL TEST.

DUCKWORTH DROPPED FOR

AMES OF KENT.

HAMMOND'S RETURN.

London, Aug. 12. England's team for the Fifth Test Match. Which opens at the Oval on Saturday, has been select- ed as follows:

A. W. Carr (Notts, captain).

R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwick), Hobbs (Surrey), Sutcliffe (Yorkshire), Hammond (Gloucester), Woolley (Kent), Leyland (Yorkshire). Ames (Kent), Tate (Sussex),

OVER WILL.

A CHINESE DOCTOR'S ESTATE.

ALLEGATION OF FORGERY OF SIGNATURE.

RIVAL CLAIMANTS.

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VIA SIBERIA.

VLADIVOSTOK ROUTE NOW BEING USED.

DIVERTED LETTERS.

London, Aug. 12. The Post Office has issued an an- nouncement regarding the inter- ruption of through communication to the Far East by the Chinese Eastern Railway.

It states that the mails to China and to Japan, despatched from action London on July 17th, 18th and

A family dispute over will resulted in

MANCHURIA.

FRONTIER FIGHTING ON SMALL SCALE.

STARTLING REPORTS FROM CHINESE SOURCES.

SIGNIFICANT CABLE?

Moscow, Aug. 12. The Tass (official) Agoiicy an-

being commenced before the 19th, which were diverted to Chi t Justier (Sir Henry the North American route,nounces that a special Far Eastern Gollan) in the Supreme Court this with other correspondence up Army has been formed by the morning, when his Lordship re-

to July 26th, will reach Soviet Government, which bas ap- marked that it was a tragic occur Yokohama on August 19th and pointed General Bluccher, the rence that it had to come to Court. Shanghai on August 23rd, by the former Deputy Commander of the Mr. Jenkin said he had tried up Empress of Asin,

Ukrainian Military District, to the to the last minute to effect a settle-

command. Freeman (Kent),

ment, but without succesBB, Two Clark Northants).

wills figure in the action, the defence alleging that the plaintiff's The ease was accordingly put

O'Connor, the Essex all-roun-will was a forgery, over pending Mr. Prior's arrival, der, has been selected as twelfth

man. Thero Later, Detective Inspector Hey: from the eleven which won the the late Dr. Hung Kwai-cheong,

five changea

The matter effects the estate of nolds appeared in Court and aid Fourth Test, Hobbs replacing alias Hung Sing. The plaintiff is that he now understood Mr. Prior Bowley, Hammond coming in for Hung Sal-chuen, the fifth soa, who

he

was not appearing.

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He is Hendren, Ames for Duckworth, claims to be the executor. His Worship:-He is not ap-Clark for Barratt, and Tate for

a doctor, of No. 350, Queen's Road pearing at all?

Geary: Both Tate and Hammond Central, and claims that his will Detective Inspector Reynolds: would have played in the previous dated February 22, 1929, is the No, your Worship.

match but for injuries.

true one. It was, he states, mude j and authenticated according to the laws and usages of China so as to be effectual for the transmis- sion of properly according to such laws and usages. He asks for probate to be granted to him.

Further Charge.

The prosecutin then handed in a further charge against the de- fendant in respect of a debi of $33.50 incurred between July 2 and July 29, the complainant being Wong Man-kau, of the Kowloon Hotel Building.

The most notable change is the dropping of Duckworth for Ames, though the latter is recognised as a first-class bat.

Forgery Alleged,

The despatch of mails via Siberia was resumed after the mull.of July General Bluecher has already 26th, but in view of the fact that left Kharkov, in the Ukraine, for the service via Vladivostok is week-the Far East. It is presumed he ly enly, and that the route is long-will make his heailquarters at Khabarovsk, where the reservists er, considerable delay may be ex- pected.--Renter.

have been ordered to report.- Renter

DEER ANTLERS AND GINSENG.

BANISHEE STEALS PRIZED

MEDICINE GOODS.

A set of deer antlers and a small quantity of ginseng, both of which are considered by the Chinese to have potent medicinal properties were mentioned us goods worth and are therefore greatly prized,

$1.340 found in the possession of a suspect who was arrested by a detective in Bonham Strand, yes-

strongest batting aide which has Undoubtedly, the team is the yet represented England in the Landon, Aux. 12. that "the world can hardly believe

Test. There is a century in every. The defendants are Hung-Li-shi Diplomatic circles in London are its eyes. If Russia or Germany now more hopeful of a reparations were trying to upset the applecart

player from Carr down to Tate concubine of testator), Hung Sai- agreement, regarding the adjourn it would

His Worship remarked that the There are three sterling bowlers, kat and Hung Sai-man (sons of natural and ment of the Financial Commissioni | familiar, but to have England

charges were not very clear, and four more than 'useful testator), all residing at the same at the Hague Conference as a nefing the enfant terrible ia

Each mentioned fraud and false changes,

address as the plaintiff. They terday. sign of a change for the better,

pretences, but his Worship something too strange for belief." thought the prosecution, would been decided, the fiant match will quire him to prove the will, de-in Wing Lok Street, where the dis-

The pro-British New York Times, which is edited by a York-need to give the defendant some be limited to three days' play, com-claring that the signature purport-covery was made that it had been shiraman like Mr. Snowden, anys: idea of what fraud or false pre-mencing at 11.30 am, and ending "Nothing is easier for a states- tence was alleged In each int 6.30 p.m. on the first day and man to obtain support at Homance. The Crown would have to from 11 am to 6.30 p.m. on the than through clutching foreigners pretended something; otherwise,

BUS that the defendant falsely last two days,--Reuter.

It is keenly haped that some set- tlement as regards the Young Plan will be renched before the League of Nationa meetings at Geneva in September as otherwise the value of the latter will be ap preciably diminished.--Reuter.

Calmer Atmosphere.

The Hague, Aug. 12.. The Financial Commission has adopted Mr. Snowden's motlou to adjours until Wednesday.

Though the Commission opened in a galater atmosphere as the re- ault of the clearing up of personal misunderstandings, the chances of a settlement still seemed very re- mote, and the vigorous wording of Mr. MacDonald's telegram to Mr. Snowden did not improve mat- ters,

WAS

The decision to adjourn reached after spreches by Dr. Curtius (Germany), Signor Pirelli (Italy), and M. Loucheur (France). Deliveries in Kind.

Later. The whole of the morning it- ting was devoted to the question of deliveries in kind, which Bri-1 tain is urging should be eliminat- | ed long before the period can- templated in the Young Plan.

M. Loucheur said he lay a lengthy reply to make to the speech of the British delegate, Mr. Wil Ham Graham, and he would be] unable to finish it if he began 'to-day.

Mr. Snowden, thereupon, pra posed the adjournment until Wed- nesday, which was agreed,

Snowden Impressés France. French circles are now muth more optimistic and seem to be) very impressed by the attitude of Mr. Snowden, The work of the

conference will now definitely con-

by the beard" Bad manners, the defendant would not know however, are not regarded as

what he had to answer. proof of sound judgment abroad, even if they sometimes are st Home.--Renter's American Service, COMPROMISE PLANNED?

Interesting Announcement By

French Circles,

was

The Hague, Aug. 13. Late last night it gathered from French Con ference cireles that a proposal for a compromise, between the British attitude and tim of the other Powers is now in the course of preparation,

The plan, it is stated, will allow Britain's share of the German payments to be, In- erensed without Interfering WRh the proposed distribu- tion among the other princi. pal Powers,

This will be made possible by assigning to Great Britain a large portion of the residue of the German "annuity" after the claims of the prin cipal Powers have been met. This will be done by enm- pensating the small Powern by sealing down their war? debts to the other great Powers for the loss of this resiluc which was to have been allotted to them under the Young Plan.-Reuter,

The Rhineland Question.

The Hague, Aug. 12, After further discussion of the Garman request for evacuation of the Rhineland, the Political Com- tinue, at least in the form of mission of the Conference astopted private conversations.

For instance, British and French gestion by Mr. Arthur Henderson that M. Brand." Dr. financial experts have resumed consultations.

and himself, should discuss

Detective Inspector Reynolds replied that he had never pre- viously put in particulars under the Ordinance under which the defendant was charged. Accused had incurred debts by fraud with no intention of ever paying them. Magistrate's Query.

Fighting at Manchull,~-~

Shanghai, Aug. 12. A sensational report comes to hand this morning from Chinese sources at Harbin, to the effect that hostilities broke out between small forces of Chinese- and Rus sian, troops on the Manchuli bor- der yesterday morning.

forces retaliating. 'As the Test Rubber has already deny the plaintiff's elním and re- The stuff was traced to. a house

MR. SOONG RETURNS TOʻNANKING.

WITHDRAWS RESIGNATION AFTER ASSURANCES.

It is said that the Soviet force were demonstrating with, tanks on the border when they suddenly border. The Chinese allege that turned inwards and crossed the

the Russlans opened fire on the Kirin trpops with machine guns.

It is also stated that the fighting continued intermittently for over an hour, the Chines

ing to be affixed is a forgery.

Chinese Casualties,

In the alternative, they say that

The man, a returned deported, It is stated that the commander on February 22, testator did not

was sentenced to six months' hard of the Kirin forces has reported know and approve of the contents, labour on a charge of disab wing to Marshal Chang Ikuch-liang that They allege that on February 20, an order of banishment, and also two Chinese soldiers were killed by reason of illness, testator le-to three months on conviction of and about twenty wounded. came unconscious and remained the charge of theft. Both sen- Soviet ensunities, if any, are not unconscious until February 23, tences were 'ordered to be served known.

concurrently. when he died.

There is a further statement in the defence lo The effect that testator made ht lust will 031 February 16. 1929, which Was proved before Court of competent jurisdiction, Court of Canton, on Mr. T, V. Soong has telegraphed the local

Shanghai, Aug. 12.

His Worship asked if the pro-to the National Government In February 21, 1929, and it was secution were going to argue that Nanking, Autiouncing his readi-registered as the lust will of testa-

stolen from a box on the roof.

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The case was heard before Mr. E. W. Hamilton to-day.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN AMERICA.

The

Nanking, Aug. 12. Though Government officiala have declined to make any state- ment, it le persistently rumoured that the National Government has received Information from Chang Hsueh-liang of fighting on the hor der.

It is said that Chang Hauch..

the defendant never really intend-ness to resume oflee is Minister tor. Finally, the defendants' ask WIDESPREAD AREA AFFECTED Hang's report mentions activities.

ed to pay for the goods he had

rervived,

of Finance in view of the Govern- leave to file a counter-claim,

ment's assurance that a national The prosecutor replied that the budget system will be enforced defendant merely got the goods and military expenditure reduced, and left the Colony,, It amounted | —Reuter, to larceny.

A cuble from Chinese sources His Worship asked if it could says that Mr. Soong left Shanghat not be argued, on behalf of the for Nanking accompanied by Mar- (defence, that he had intended to shul Chiang Kai-shek, last night.

send a cheque from the next part.

Continuing, his Worship and that when he first saw the charges he thought the defendant had pre- tended some means that he had not got or sotmething' of that kind.

Premise to Pay.

Detective Inspector Reynolds replied that there had been the promise to pay.

It's Worship said that that could not be described as a false pretence. I might be described [ us fraud.

Detective Inspector Reynolds replied that he was not saying it was falas pretence, but fraud.

The prosecution applied for a week's formal remand.

"Can Prove My Innocence."

BRITISH; RAILWAY

WORKERS.

REQUEST RESTORATION OF FULL WAGES.

Loudon, Aug..12.

Mr. F. C. Jénkin, instructed by Mr. D. 1. Blake, of Messrs. Wilkin son and Grist is for the plaintiff, and Mr. H. G. Sheldon, instructed by Mr. H. J. Armstrong, is for the defendants:

"Rather Tragic."

.

HY TREMORS;

New York, Aug, 12.

A series of earth tremors rocked portions of the five eastern States and the Canadian Province of Ontario to-day,

Earthquakes have been reported at intervals from the east as far as Springfield, Massachusetts, from the west as far as Ashtabula, Chlo, from the south to various points Pennsylvania and from the North as far as Toronto.

In opening the case for the plaintin, Mr. Jenkin said it would be clear from a persual of the state- ments of claim and defence that there was a very sorry state of af fairs in the family. He had done everything possible until the very last moment to effect a settlement,York where the tremor was of but he had not succeeded.

His Lorkship remarked that it seemed rather tragic,

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Mr. Jenkin, after expressing his agreement, continued that the testa- The Executives of the three tor was a Chinese doctor of some Railway Unions have served the ability and repute who died on Companies with notices terminal- February 24, 1929, at Honum. ing the agreement for a reduction the date of his death he had founded (of 2% per geht. In wages,

and was sole proprietor of five The notice is of three months' medicine shops, in Hongkong, Can- duration, taking effect from to- Lou City, Honum, Kongmoon and

morrow,

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Macao.

In all, he had seven MOTS. The

plaintiff was the fifth son, the third and sixth sans were the last two

No damage has been reported except in western part of New

maximum intensity causing number of chimneye to fall. Renter's American Service.

AMERICAŃ BANKING

MERGER.

CHASE NATIONAL BANK TO ABSORB RIVAL.

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by the Soviet troops at other points In addition to the skirmish at Mah- chuli reported by other. Chinese

sources,

Public Perturbed.

Shanghai, Inter. The Chinese populace both in Shanghai and Nouking are con siderably perturbed by the reports of fighting In Mancheria,

The Chinese newspapers appeared this evening with extras, featuring the stories with prominent head-lines, going so far as to suggest that Russin han actually declared war.

Some aurprise Is occasioned by the report that the Chinese forces have been retaliating as it fe un- derstood that Nanking gave strict injunctions that this must not be done. It is said, that Chang Hauch-liang did not seek the ad- vice of the National Government.

It is now rumoured that further fighting has taken place since yes- terday.

Incendiarism at Harbin,

Harbin, Aug. 12. The shareholders, of the two in-munists to start a fire at the Chin- A sensational attempt by Com-

New York, Aug. 12.

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It will be recalled that the Railway Unions agreed to accent the reduction a little over twelve months ago, owing in the difficul- defendants, the first defendant was stutions have approved the mer-ose Municipal Council Office at Har-

Stresemann, M. Hymans (Belgium) The 'defendant said, that he had Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's telo-

been in custody since July 20. He| Reuter, gram is described as being more privately to-morrow everything was a journalist and an auther applicable to domestic politics than connected with fixing the date of and had written books. Ife was the commencement and ending of at present writing for a news- the evacuation of the Rhineland paper. He could prove he had to replied that he would see the Mr. Arthur Henderson and M. he back in Hongkong by a certain Public Prosecutor on that point, Briand cenferred in connexion with date and therefore asked his Wor- the Rhineland Control Commission, ship to hear the case as soon as and both maintained their respec- ||tive standpolats-Reuter,

to international conferences and therefore it and not affected the

:situatión adversely.—Reuter,

AMERICA SURPRISED.

England "Acting the Enfant Terrible."

New York, Aug. 12. Mr. Snowden's attitude at the Hague has greatly surprised the Amaricans. The majority of the

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"The Country Supports Care You Have Made Out."

possible.

Raft Question,

Ker of the National Bank National Park Bank..

night.

were by testator's kit fat wife, but

The merged concerns will operate The Communista cut off all water the other, Sul Fook, was born 'of the first defendant. The eldest under the name Chase National pipes leading to the Municipal total deposita of Council Office, did minor damage to son, Sai Yue, predeceased testator, Bank, with leaving a son named Wing Chong G$1,200,000,000, and total resour- the building, and finally attempted ces of G$1,700,000,000. The mer to start a-blaze with the aid of (testator's grandson);

as from tins of kercaone.

Chinese Police arrived on the scene in time to interrupt the pre- parations of the "Reds," who made off. One man was arrested and ho confessed that he was involved with others in a plot to burn down the Council Office.

Testator put his first son into Her becomes effective the medical profession. The sec-August 24th.-Router's American and son, who was now the surviving Service, The sum of $1,500 was mention-eldest son, went into ordinary com "I can prove my innocence," added as bull, but the defendant In-mercial life and for some years he ed the defendant.

timated that he might be able to had been the proprietor of a pagean- OCCASIONAL RAIN, His Worship suld it was a case find $1,000.

try shop in Canton, where he pro- where there were many charges Ball having been already fixed vided paraphernalia for ceremonial and the police would want plenty

The Royal Observatory reports of time to go into them. His by the Firat Magistrate, his Wor-purposes. All the other sons fol-

Dam Burst. newspapers, in commenting there- The text of Mr. Ramsay Mac-Worship thought it would be ship said it would have to stand. lowed their father's footsteps with that pressure is highest to the Hokkaido. The

Communist sabotage continues In typhoon has entered the const on other parts of Manchuria. At hampering the police to start There were a lot of charges and varying degrees of ability and suc- North-east of immediately. In any case, he had a lot of money involved.

Northerly track and is now Chalantun they wrecked a water The defendant:-Quile right. Most Competent 'Son,

situated about 150 miles South of dam resulting in the flooding of a Worship asked the prosecution to because I owe people money.

In granting the remand, his I expect there will be more yet,

Counsel said his instructions wère | Shanghai,

big Chineze coal mine causing heavy": amplify the charges.

The forecast till The defendant was remanded for that the fifth son, Hung Sat-chuen,

noon Lo.] damage. Chinese miners had a Detective Inspector. Reynolds one week.

(Continued on Page 12.)

morrow is-South-west winds, narrow escape from drowning. cloudy, occasional rain.

Continued on Page Th

The Hague, Aug. 12,

on, even those most friendly to- Donald's telegram to Mr. Snowdon wards Great Britain, are most a critical of Mr. Snowden.

"The Financial Commission will The New York Evening Post in make a very serious mistake, and the course of a leading article may wreck the immediate prospects entitled "England Amok" anys) (Continued on Page 4.)

no free date.

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