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SHANGHAI BUND RIOTING,

FRENCH POLICE IN NASTY FIGHT.

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COMMUNISTS OBJECT TO GUNBOAT LAUNCHING.

ROWDY OUTBREAK.

UNUSUAL KOWLOON

TELEGRAPH

THE HONGKONG

SHELLEY STREET AFFAIR.

"WANTED" EUROPEAN AS COMPLAINANT,

TWO K.O.S.B. MEN AGAIN BEFORE COURT,

INCIDENT.

RICKSHA DISPUTE.

GIRL GIVES VERSION.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1929.

WRONG COLOUR FOR AMERICA CALM ON

CONFUCIUS:

DEPICTED IN GREEN ROBE ON LABELS

PRINTING DISPUTE,

A dispute over payment for the An unusual incident avose dür-Mr. D. L Strellett, for the de- ing a case which came up before fence, continued. his cross printing of Chinesu Inbels resulted Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith, at the examination of Wong Hing-chia, at an action being heard before the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, daughter of the old lady who Puisha Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) when Mr. T. Gibblson appeared as Privates O'Shen and McEwen of in the Summary Court this morn- the complainant against a ricksha the 2nd Battalion, King's Owning, when the Leung Fat Printing Shanghal, Sept. 22. Rioting broke out on the French coolie whom he charged with Scottish Borderers, are alleged to Press, No. 89, Hollywood Road, have assaulted at Shelley Street, sued the Nal Sun knitting factory whan the case was continued, and Lee Hon-lan, the managing Bund early yesterday morning refusing hire. when a mob of Chinese of the His Worship, before going into before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the partner, of No. 148, Nam Cheong lower class stormed a number of the case, announced to the com- Central Magistracy this morning. Street, Shamshuipo. The claim traments, smashed windows with plainant that the Court officials Asked how her mother, could was for $16.50 for goods sold and stones, bricks and bamboo poles had been endeavouring to locate have been found lying across the delivered on June 3, June 14, July and created considerable excite-him to serve a summons on him for road, witness said she actually 1, and July 26. Both parties con- ment before the arrival of the assault on a ricksha coollo on saw her mother being caught hold ducted their own cases.

Li Tsung-ping, mistress of the .policé.

of by the two soldiers and thrown August 27. The rioting is state to have

across the road. After catching plaintiff firm, said she was asked Ker mother up in their arms, the by broker named Chan Kung- been part of a demonstration against the launching yesterday

soldiers did not move forward but, chlu to print wrappers and labels of the Chinese gunboat Minchuan,

after swinging her a few times, for stockings and singlets Plain Early, in the morning, sulien

they threw her across the road, members of the mob assembled on the French" Band, their numbers being constantly increased.

Tramcar Attacked.

When they were about 100 or 160 strong, the majority being armed with stones, bricks and poles, they suddenly attacked a standing tramear. Scores of stones were thrown and the crash of glass as the missles struck home added to the general uproar and excitement.

The few polled" on duty in the immediate vicinity attempted in vain to cope with the crowd and to halt their activities.

Ills Worship naked the com- plainant where he lived, and on being told that he resided at Empress Lodge, his Worship said that u summons for assault had been served on him at the Station Hotel, but it was found that the complainant had left that address.

Summons Not Served. Mr. D. Ogilvie, chief clerk to the Magistrate, mentioned that when the police officer took the summons to the Station Hotel, he was informed that Mr. Gabbison had left 15 days previously.

Mr.

His Worship, informed Gibbison that he was charged with assaulting a ricksha coolie on August 27.

Mr. Gibbison replied that he did not think he "was in the Colony on August 27, as he was in Singapore.

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A call was sent in to Central pollee station of the Erench Con- cession and within a short time a

Mr. Ogilvie said it was large number of police were on the scene. Before their arrival, how-record at the Yaumati Police ever, the mob had attacked ʼn num-¡ Station that at 2 a.m. on August ber of other tramcars, stoning and ] 27. Mr. Gibbison wanted to bring damaging all of them.

Meb Driven Back. With the arrival of the polico reinforcements the mob WAS driven back, retreating hastily be fore the determined advance of the police. At one stage of the affair, however, the crowd gave battle to the police and it was necessary for the police to fire two shots in the air. This served the purpose of frightening the mob, and the retreat then became general.

a charge of refusing hire againat

a ricksha coolle, but Sub-inspector Cotton refused the charge.

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His Worship' mentioned that the summons against Mr. Gibbison would be adjourned until to-, morrow.

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Ricksha Custom.

In the case of refusing hire. in which Mr. Gibbison appeared as the complainant, the defen- dant said his vehicle was the last in aline, and, according to a custom among ricksha coolles, the first vehicle had to be hired first. Mr. Gibbison remarked that the alone

Within a few minutes the mob had dispersed and the street was cleared. It is believed that many of the members of the mob wore Communists and purposely assent-defendan't ricksha bled on the French Bund to create outside the Kowloon Hotel. There a disturbance as a protest of the was a line of vehicles some dis- Chinese gunboat.

tance away in front of the Y.M.C.A

More Trouble.

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garage,

His Worship intimated that it was customary for rickshaÿ to be hired according to their position, and asked if Mr. Gibbison. had any witnesses.

Austher disturbance was creat- ed in the International Sattlement in connexion with the same gun boat early yesterday morning when about 100 communists and loafers aftemples to make trouble in the The complainant replied that he vicinity of Thorburn and Yang was alone, but mentioned

that Roads. This Lzepes

when the defendant was taken to

occurred

The night that. this happened was dark and although she saw her mother being thus handled by

OBITUARY.

The late Baron Tanaka, : former Premier of Japan, whose death was announced yesterday.

saw two

EXTRALITY.

DOUBTS IF CHINA WILL CAUSE ABROGATION/

JAPAN'S CASE. CITED.

Washington, Sept. 25. Recurrent reports that the Namling Nationalist Government of China plans to abrogata, the extra-territoriality clause of the Sino-American commercial treaty before the end of this year were received calmly in Washington to-day, Fe Officials at the Department of State were unwilling to speculate upon what the result might be in

They also declined to reveni event such action is taken. what the policy of the American Government would be if China does abrogate treaty clauses grant- ing extra-territorial privileges to Americans in China, Valaske

Best informed official opinion here, however, was inclined to belief that Nanking will not make abrogation effective even if such a step is announced.

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tiff gave details of how delivery, was made and spoke of a price re duction. The price was reduced, she said, in respect of 2,000 labels which defendant said were wrong, so she printed another 2,000 at re- It is, recalled that extra- duced cost. On the seven occasions territorial clauses of Chinese when she applied for payment, de- treaties with Japan have been fendant told her to return at the abrogated but actually Japan con- end of the month..

tinues to enjoy such privileges in: China....

In cross-examination, Lee H.26

lan said he insisted that a pleture of Confucius on one of the labels. should have a yellow robe, but plain-. tiff printed it green. He remark ed:Wherever has one heard of Confucius wearing a green robe?"

Replying to his Lordship, Lee Hon-lan said he gave instructions to the broker.

Is he here? No.

Why isn't he here?I don't know.

Well, I told you to bring him? Did not your Lordship toll the plaintiff to do so?'

No Serious Change.

Informal comment at the Stats Department indicated a belief that American citizens in China will suffer no serious. change in con- ditions even if the Nanking Nationalists do abrogate extrality provisions of the commercial treaty.

Dr. C. T. Wang, Nationalist Foreign Minister, in his efforts to ment to abandon extrality, has persuade the Washington Govern- stated repeatedly that China will nöt abrogate any American treaties before their expiration dates.

Mr. Millard's View,

Telling his story from the wit ness box, defendant said he received the articles, but did not send them back. He told the broker that two of the six sample labels were wrong and asked him to get them taken

New York, Sept. 26.. back.. Dofendent said he did not send them back himself. He add-Addressing the Shanghai Tiffin ed the bargain was that the whole Club at a dinner aboard the lot must be correct before he would steamship Empress of Canada to- night Mr. T. Millard, former news- pay.

paper correspondent in China and now American adviser to the Nationallat Government, gave the first official confirmation of news- paper reports that the Nanking Government plans to abrogate its extra-territoriality trouty with the United Stales before the first of next year.

His Lordship pointed out that de- fendant could not have the goods without paying for them, and enter- ed judgement for the plaintiff for claim and costs.

WARSHIPS IN PORT.

The following warships are in port:

Basin.-H.M. Ships Tamar, Serapis, Seraph and Submarine

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North Arm.-H.M.S. Berwick. West Wall.-H.M.S. Bruce, In Dock.-H.M.S. Tarantula. No, 4 Buoy-H.M.S., Marn zión.

In revealing that China has definitely decided upon such action Mr. Millard said negotiations

to announce the abrogation have not yet been started. He said that China soon will send a delegation to the United States as Hoon ng Nanking is ready to take action. Mr. Millard pointed out that the action is not is drastic as it seems. He pointed out that Japan's extra-territorial privileges but that the abrogation has never were abrogated three years ago! been fully enforced.

the two soldiers, witness could not remember all the details. Her mother gave a cry as she fell at witness' feet.

Yue Chee, ↓ painter resid-L. ing at No. 3 Shelley Street, was the next witness called by the prosecution. He testified that he was in Shelley Street that night, sitting outside the door of No. 3, together with the assaulted lady

No. 6 Buoy.-H.M.S. Cambrian. about Ga.m. Prompt arrival of the Police Station the sergeant and her daughter. He

No. 7. Buoy.-H.M. Ships Sepoy the police resulted in the mohon duty asked the Indian con- soldiers coming down the road, and Tarasian.... ! Becing in all directions before stable who had arrested the defen- staggering along, and he at once

No. 8 Buoy--H,M.S. Titanin doing any serious damage.

Personally he predicted.. that the line and the constable dant, if the accused was first informed the impression that they and Submarines.

China would not attempt to No. 10 were under the influence of drink. replied in the affirmative.

Buoy.-H.M. Ships

enforce abolition of American As they went in his direction, he Stormcloud and Sterling. Detective Sergeant Poyntz bolted as soon as they renched the

No. 12 Buny-H.M. Ships and extrality privileges in China im- remarked that, according to a

mediately and so the contemplat Sirdar. pavement. As he lost. sight of summary of the case supplied by them after he ran Inside No. 1,

Forcin U.S.S. Mindaneo, Chi-ed neblón wil virtually be without! the Sergeant on duty, the con-

he did not witness the alleged nese G/B. Kwang Kum, French affect on American settlements

and citizens in China at present. stable, was called by the complain-assault, but he was told of it

G/B. Argus. ant and did not see anything of later. the incident.

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The Settlement mob, as well as the one of the French Concession, shouted slogans In which opposi- tion to the launching of the gun boat was voiced. Communistic pamphlets were also distributed.

Three Arrests... The French police succeeded in arresting three of the alleged ringleadors of the mob on the French Bund. They are to be brought before the French Mixed Court for hearing and may be turned over to the Chinese author ities for trial.

Case Dismissed.

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had

One of the two soldiers rushed left, and he saw both the soldiers into No. 1, but, beyond tampering go down the street and turn to the with a sewing machine, did not left of Hollywood Road,

plainant said he could not give out shortly after this soldier had this afternoon.

In reply to his Worship, com cause any trouble. Witness went The case was adjourned till,

any reason why the coolie should

he

the and

have refuser hire. When On Friday evening another dis.) turbance was reported at the in- Approached the defendant, tersection of Range and North latter refused to take him Szechven Roads, this one being pointed out a line of rickshas similar in nature to the two in-in front of the Y.M.C.A. kurage, sidents of yesterday. In the lat ter incident only about 20 Chinese participated and they were quick ly dispersed by the police.

DEATH OF SIAMESE HEIR APPARENT.

PRINCE MAHIDOL PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS. ·

Bangkok, Sept. 25. Prince Mahidol of Songkhla, heir presumptive to the throne of Siam, died here to-day. He was 57 years of age.

His Worship remarked that he was afraid he would have to dis- miss the case, as there was eufficient evidence to convict.

not

FETCHED OPIUM FOR MASTER.

HOUSEBOY CHARGED AT THE KOWLOON COURT.

An eleven-year-old Chinese, who described himself as a houseboy employed at No. 236, Kowloon Tong. was charged before Mr. T. S. Whyte, At the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, with being in possession of 115 taels of raroplum

The defendant said he had been sont by his/master to the Railway Station to pick up the opium

Sergeant Armitt said the defen-

A graduate of Harvard medical achool, Prince Mahidol last year was an interne in the American mission hospital at Chiengmai.

The death of Prince Mahidol followed a long and serious ill ness. Early this month hope was held out that he would recover dant was arrested on Saturday His physicians announced that his appetite was improving and that evening at Kowloon Tong. He he was resting well.

tank the police to No. 236, which

A few days ago, however, His was raided, but the master had Royal Highness suffered a relapse, gone, It was probable that the resulting in his death to-day,master bad given the boy a certain Simouning throughout, fine to get the oflum, and, on his ANDO failing to return within that

His Majesty King Praja Dhipos, period, he got suspicious and who has best tournag the Dutch abscondedgrad East Indies with the user, is ex- The holes applied for rumande paatad kadangel his trip and in- in the hopes of finding the mums turn to Bangkok as speedily as The defendant was remanded for Possible.

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LOCAL CRICKET.

PARKER GETS "HAT TRICK'S

IN A CLUB MATCH.

H. V. Parker, who has been bowling exceptionally well this year and will be a strong candidate for Interport honours, accured the "hat trick" in a match between Pearce's XI and Hancock's XI played on the Hongkong 0.0. ground on Saturday afternoon. The result was a draw, slightly in favour of Pearce's team.

University 2nd XI v. D.B.S.; The Diocesan Boys School beat the University second eleven by five wickets in a match at Pokfulum on Saturday.

There was some heavy scoring on both sides. The University declared with

178 on the board for the loss

of four wickets. Both Rodrigues and

half century,

P. L. Ton reached the half the latter being not

outtheir first Although they lost wicket cheaply, the Diocesan Boys Bet about their taak in businesslike fashion and in a fine finish got the necessary runs to win for the loss t five wickets. Of their total of 179, R. Lea mado 63, G. Winch 88 not out" and F. K. Lec 16.

"CHINA'S TREASURES.

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Now York, Sept. 28. The American Museum of Natural History has abandoned its expedí- tion to Central Asia this voar and the expedition of 1030, subject to Rettlement of the dispute with the Chinese Society for the Proservation af Cultural Objects, which accuses

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