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JERVOIS STREET

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PIECE GOODS SHOP SUFFERS CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.

STOCK DESTROYED, · ́

A fire which taged for nearly an hour caused extensive damage to the second and third floors of 74, Jervois Street, carly this morning, and the Fire Brigade had to vigor- ously combat the flames to prevent them from spreading and involving adjoining property,

The outbreak apparently occurr- ed in the cook house at the rent of 249, Queen's Road, at about 8.30 .m., but the exact cause is as yet

unknown.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1929.

ICHANG MASSACRE

REPORTED.

AMERICAN FLYING TRAGEDY.

SEVERAL AMERICANS SAID TO NOTED NAVAL SPEED PILOT

BE KILLED.

GUNBOATS BEING SENT

Manila, Nov. 20.

A number of American mission. aries lost their lives in a whole sale massacre of foreigners and Chinese that took place at ichang China, last Sunday according to the navy radio press service, that was distributed to navy personal in the Asiatic Fleet here yester day.

Judging from the meagre ne- count of the affair carried in the news service it is supposed that: details of the massacre are lack-

KILLED IN CRASH.

NOSE-DIVE OF 6,000 FT.

Washington, Nov. 25. Lieutenant G. T. Cuddihy, of the United States Navy, who establish- ed the world record of 188 miles an hour for seaplanes in 1924 (beaton on dozens of occasiona since) and who piloted the United States Navy machine in the Schneider Cup Race of 1925, was killed to-day.

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The afmun was testing a Bristel machine when the plunged to his death.

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The flames, forced their way

He started the craft into through to the second floor of 17.ing. Jervois Street, which is a plece. The dispatch, however, said that dive from a height of two miles goods shop occupied by the Kwang Rear Admiral T. T. Craven left and attempted to straighten out Cheung Wo, and the inmates awoke Shanghai aboard the U.S.S. Lazon after hurtling down to a height of to find the rooms in the grip of the on Monday, accompanied by other 6,000 feet, but the machine refused fire. They made good their escape, American günbouts, for Ichang toto right itself and nose-dived at a and summoned the Brigade, who take personal supervision of the terrific speed.

It buried itself so deeply in the arrived in quick time, but only to naval personnel there. find that the fames had consider- Opinion was expressed here ground that only the feet of the ably damaged the two floors. yesterday that serious complica-pilot were visible when horror- The firemen concentrated on the tions must be expected to follow stricken spectators rushed to the third floor, and by 7.40 a.m. the as a result of the affair at tehang vicinity.

Craven is "all-clear" signal was given. There inasmuch as Admiral were no hopes of saving ang of leading the fleet of gunhants to the the goods, which were insured for trouble zone-Manila Bulletin. $30,000, but the firemen did ex- cellent work in confining the ont- break to the one shop, as the pre- mises at 245, Queen's Road were at one time in grave danger.

The fire occurred almost next door to 76, Jervois Street, two Hoors of which were gutted about a month ago,

There is as yet no estimate of the amount of damage 'caused.

DOCK SHOOTING INCIDENT.

DATE FIXED FOR HEARING: OF CASE.

A date has been fixed for the but it is belleved to be fairly con-hearing of the charge of man-

siderable.

WAR OUTBREAK IN MANCHURIA.

(Canlinned from 'Page, 1.)` According to official Manchurian eports Khailar was fully occupied by the Soviets at 4 pm. on the 24th.

Harbin Jeopardised?

slaughter which has been brought against Henry ("id") Marriott, of the Kowloon Docks, following the death of an Indian watchman of the Docks who died from a shot in- wound alleged to have been flicted by accused on Sunday, No- vember 10.

When the case was mentioned before Mr. T S. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy this morn- ing, Mr. H. J. Armstrong appear ed in Court, on behalf of the defen- dant.

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It is learned that the U.S. Navy purchased

for the machine experimental purposes after the Schneider Cup contest in Septem- ber.

It was a single-seater, biplane... designed for a speed of 180 miles un hour. fully loaded.

Navy Department officials ex- press the opinion that a structural failure was responsible for the accident. Reuter's American-Ser- rice.

RAPID PROGRESS BY KWANGSI.

(Continued from "Page-1.)

No Fighting Yet.,

Up to the moment, no fighting has been reported either between the Cantonese and the Kwangai troops on the West River, or be- Mr. L. R. Andrewes, Assistant tween the Cantonese and the Crown Solicitor, will conduct the Ironsides on the North River, According to a Japanese source the Soviet forces are moving rapid-case for the prosecution, but he with regard to the North River, was not present in Court this morn-absolutely no news can be obtain- ly towards Harbin.'.

ing, being represented by Detec ed, official circles refusing to dis- cuss the matter, which they main- tain they do not regard seriously.

It is further stated that the

Soviet leaders have declared their intention of occupying the whole of the Chinese Eastern Railway area.

Japanese Precautions...

The Japanese military authorities are watching developments in Man- churia anxiously and according to Chinese sources, the Japanese are ready to dispatch 10,000 troops to Southern Manchuria. These troops will be used in the event of serious fighting in cities endangering the lives and properties of Japanese residents.

tive Inspector Fallon.

His Worship intimated that the case would be commenced at 11 am. on Tuesday next and accordingly remanded the defendant for weck, bail as before. "

MEXICAN DEBT PROBLEM.

BRITAIN AND THE BOND HOLDERS COMMITTEE..

London, Nov. 23,

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There is no cause for anxiety for the safety of foreigners in Wuchow, though both H.M.S. Tarantula and the U.S.3. Mini- danao are standing by as a pre- cautionary measure. It is not likely to prove necessary to with- draw foreign residents.Our Own Correspondent.

Nanking Anxiety.

Shanghai, Nov 25, The situation of Canton is keenly engaging the attention of the Soviet Planes Bomb Hailar.

Mr. Arthur Henderson, Foreign National Government, and there Tokyo, Nov. 25.

Secretary was questioned in Par-was a lengthy discussion on means Aessage from Harbin to the lament to-day, regarding the of dealing with the situation in Rengo agency states that, accord- Mexican Bondholders Committee. South China, when Nanking leaders, ing to a Japanese official report e sisted that though the Inter- including Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, from Pokotu, a dozen Soviet planes national Committee of Bankers, to General Ho Ying-Ching, Meaera raided Hailar on November 23, which reference was made, was

Tan Yen-kai, Chu Pei-teh, and Kee dropping 80 bombs and destroying appointed with the cognisance of Tan Yen-kai, Chu Pei-teh, and Koo

the Ying-fan, met ot the railway bridge.

Nanking Chinese troops west of Khingan the British Government, it

set up at the wish of hondholders, Military Headquarters this mor- are in general retreat.

Much anxiety is felt as to 20 Ja-which was evidenced by the facting. The decisions of the

have not been divulged. panese residents in Hallar, where that over 90% of the bondholders had deposited their bonds with the Committee.

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ported to have carried out looting.

Another source of information at Pokotu saya that General Liang, commander of the 57th Brigade, was killed during severe fighting at Manchuli on November 22, when 4,500 Chinese regulars were cap- tured, together with hundreds of machine-guns and 10,000 rifles.

it is generally believed at Har- bin that the Soviet forces will suspend military activities on the western line of the C.E.R, with the occupation of: the region went of Khingan-Reuter..

difficult selection reflecting credit

Japanese Reports. on the pianist and his teacher.

Tokyo, Nov. 26. Miss E. Rosario rendered an. While it appears true that, the EXCELLENT CONCERT LAST other work of Chopin, "Nocturne Chinose have evacuated Hailar. V" and two other examples of the Press despatches from Harbin re- composer's work were given byport that the Soviet forces have The recital by pupils of Mr. Miss Lily Lee and Mr. A. Aquino. not yet entered the city. Ore. held at the City Hall last The other pupils all performed According to an official despatch, ovening, was a marked success, very creditably, and the recital demonstrating not only the skill of undoubtedly gave residents an those who contributed to the pro- opportunity of hearing really good gramme, but also the painstaking music played quite.well, care bestowed on their training by Mr. Ore. Music-lovers have come

the Japanese Consular representa- tive at Teitisihur, who has been despatched to Hailar, has reached Buchatu, but owing to the disrup- tion of the railway service he is un- Miss Barbara Wong, Miss Kitable to proceed further.Renter.

to regard the recitals by Mr. Oro's Ngaan Tsoh, Miss Marie Alvea pupila as certain to provide music and Mr. Ore were amongst the well worth listening to, and last pianists whose work strongly ap- evening's event was. no exception pealed. The last named, of course, to the rule.

needs no introduction and his work is too well known to be com- duet,

mented upon,"

The opening number, played by Miss Daisy Ho and Mr. Peter Cheung, was well interprete Variety was lent to the recital ed. They appeared in solo selec- by Mr. C. Y. Pasang (violin) and tions a little later. Miss. Ho ron Mr. E. Valeroso (cello) dering Goddard's "Venetienne," and played the Finals from Men Cheung playing Chopin'a delssohn's First Trio, with Mr. "Nocturne in F. Minor," the latter Ore at the piano.

Mr.

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FORESTRY ENQUIRY.

A BRITISH COMMISSION

PAPPOINTED.

London, Nov, 25, H. M. the King has approved the constitute the Forestry Comrais- appointment of nine persons to

alon.

Sir John Stirling Maxwell will. be the Chairman. Among mem bers are Sir Francis Actand, Sir George Courthope and Sir Hugh Murray, who have been prominent- ly Identified with forestry work!- British Wireless,

WAS

The Bankers Committee ware understood to be in constant touch with the Mexican Government with "n view to reopening nego. tiations for a new settlement of the debt.

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The British Government, Having no locus Stuidi, could not demand

The Rev. Basil Jellicoe, a cousin: from the Committee information of Lord Jellicoe, and curate to St. regarding the negotiations. So Mary's Church, Somers Town, is far as he was aware, the Com: to be the licensee and joint mana- mittee had issued no report. Itger of the Anchor, a rebuilt pub- would evidently be improper for fc-house...

the British Government to lay a "The public-house, which is in report unless the Committe desir-Somers Town, will be opened at it--British Wireless.

With skirts a short, It looks as if clothes are going to wo- men's header.

shortly," said Miss Evelyn Perry, estato manager of the St. Pancras House Improvement Society, to a Press representative.

"Mr. Eddington, who will be the joint manager, has been under- going special training. It has al ligen arranged that Father Jellicoe is to live at the public-house which has been built on the site of the old Anchor Inn.

Restaurant and Games.

"The place will be furnished on the most up-to-date lines.. There will be a splendidly-equipped res- taurant on the first floor, and there will be accommodation for all sorts of game...

"Mr. Noel Buxton. Minister of Agriculture, is now to open 40 new. flats at Euston, which have been erected on a former slum area. Known as St. Mary's Flats. the new buildings will be occupted by the original tenints of the slum houses. The Bishop of Willesden will bless the flats, and Mr. Buxton will plant a memorial tree, "We are now working on an other big slum clearance scheme in the same neighbourhood. which will involve an expenditure of $130,000

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