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GLOOM PREVAILS ABOLITION OF THE NEW ANTI-PIRACY ARAB DELEGATION NANKING DIVISION

SPEED LIMIT. IN LONDON.

FATE OF CONFERENCE IN BALANCE.

VIEWS DIFFER ON PROSPECTS OF THE MOMENT.

COMMONS APPROVES NEW ROAD TRAFFIC CLAUSE.

MOBILE POLICEMEN.

London, Mar. 21.

The Committee of the House of Commons has agreed to the clause of the Road Traffic Bill abolishing the speed limit for private motor-cars and motor- cycles.

GUARDS.

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CHINA COAST SCHEME

OUTLINED.

MILITARY DISCIPLINE HELD TO BE ESSENTIAL.

AN ORIENTAL FORCE.

non-

NEW CONVERSATIONS.

This is regarded as the most

As has already been announc- The fate of the London Naval important clause of the Bill. It Conference is in the balance. has been the subject of considered, the Home Government, in able criticism as it throws upon consequence of representations There can be no doubt about the driver the onus of deciding made, is reconsidering the ques- that, though varying views are for himself what is a reasonable tion of the withdrawal of the speed under the road conditions. anti-piracy guards on British held regarding immediate pros- This is also widely argued as the ships in Far Eastern waters. In of abolition. It is the meantime, another scheme is pects. The pessimists are of chief merit

notable that the Clause has the under consideration for the for- opinion that a break-down is im- full support of the two great

mation of a native force under .minent. The gloom is spread-motoring organisations, the Au-

the the command of British tomobile Association and ing. Rester goes so far as Royal Automobile Club,

-commissioned officers. say that the atmosphere at pre- Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Bent is one of unrelieved gloom-that the effect of the abolition of Minister of Transport, declared Reports from other sources do the speed limit would be to make not suggest that hope has been stationary policemen out of date.to guards should be continued for The time had arrived when pollee -discarded.

authorities had to consider the or- The position admittedly is seri-ganisation of a limited number of ous, though a great deal of prob-mobile police, either in motor-care ably unwarranted stress is laid or on motor-cycles. They must be on the withdrawal for the time be-free to go at considerable speed to catch motorists driving ing of the leading figures of the

recklessly or dangerously. French delegation. This is due to political difficulties in Paris more than to their unwillingness to discuss a means of settling the differences with Italy.

The Pessimistic View.

A Reuter cable from London this morning says that in view of the apparently unbreakable Franco-Italian deadlock, the at- mosphere is one of unrelieved gloom.

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It is expected that the next two or three days will determine the fate of the Conference.

This scheme has been drawn up the Far East, with the suggestion by shipping companies trailing in that the present arrangement as

another six months, to enable the new body, if the scheme. approved, to be properly trained.

Scheme Outlined.

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A director of Messrs. John Swire and Sons, Ltd., managers of It is understood that the police recently outlined the scheme and the China Navigation Co., Ltd.. authorities have already begun the the circumstances leading up to it consideration of plans to carry out in an interview with a representa the Minister's recommendation iftive of the Daily Telegraph.

law.-British

the Bill becomes Wireless.

INDIAN AIRMAN.

"Since the Anking piracy in the autumn of 1928, armed guards of British soldiers, under an officer or an, N.C.O. have been supplied by the garrisons in Hongkong or Singapore, or by the Shanghai Defence Force, to a certain pro-

from Hongkong northward, her from China to the Straits. But guards have not been provided for all those ships which needed them.

FOR LONDON.

REPORT ON THE PALESTINE DISORDERS.

HEBRON SENTENCES.

IN REVOLT.

HOSTILITIES BREAK OUT IN HONAN.

A TWO-HOUR BATTLE ON THE LUNG-HAI RAILWAY.

Jerusalem, Mar. 21. Sentence of death was to-day passed on five members of the Arab gang arrested last year following the serious riots at Hebron last year, in the course of which many FENG URGED TO MOVE. Jews were murdered. The men were charged with murder and found guilty.

Three others charged with the the same offence in connexion with the same riots, were acquitted.

The accused were further order ed to pay jointly a sum of £1,000 to the dependents of the murdered men.

DUNLOP--

British and Best

Bulls and Inners

From the Office Butts.

There is no truth in the rumour

All Hongkong folk should learn

that the Dairy Farm is calling to how to swim. This will enable

day's speciality "Carnera Brawn." them to keep their heads above water during the expected finan-

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"Hongkong Trade Returns," »cial crisis.

knew it would come back again.

says a newspaper heading." We

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Local broadcasting:-The Static Symphony Orchestra will now

Maybe if the Home Government play a number entitled: "Shanghal approves the Salary Commission's may be heaven, but give me recommendations, some of our Shaukiwan." civil servants will make a point of

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Lady. Astor has offered a museum the historie dress she Hongkong business men evident- wore when she first became ly think it's about time the Crown member of the House of Commons.. Agents were uncrowned.

That opens an interesting field. How about the hat that Mr. Cook

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"Motorist "Your ear, like first talked through? China, seems to be suffering from chronic internal trouble. It may

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According to Mrs. Dovey, a be a case of too many revolutions, child of six months should sleep

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nineteen houra out of twenty-four.

Shanghai, Mar, 21. Hostilities between the Kuo- minchun and Nationalist armies, being the preliminary encounters in what promises to be one of the most serious civil wars to occur in China, have broken out along the Lung-Hai These are the first death sen-Railway in Honan, following the tences in connexion with the dismutinous revolt of a Nanking A couple of young men employ. At this rute, we figure out that orders at Hebron, and they were Division under General Suned in a soap factory at Home have the dear darling down the street passed coincidentally with the de- Tien-ying who refused to obey made things so uncomfortable for is only three months, four days delegation, to present the Arab orders to proceed to the front their sister that she doubts if she and seventeen hours in arrears.

can live with them any longer. connexion with the publication of case to the British Government in under General Han Fu-chu.

Looks as if she'll have to Lever With News of the uutbreak of war has Brothers! Heln !! the report of the Commission of caused considerable Inquiry into the Palestine disor Nanking, where official circles state that on Wednesday Marshal Chiang ders.

Kai-shek instructed General Sun

parture for London, of an Arab

The delegation is headed by Kasem Pasha, and it includes the Mayor of Jerusalem and the Grand Mufti. A large crowd of Arabs gave the delegation a most enthus siastic farewell.-Reuter.

COLLISION ACTION

RESULT.

JUDGMENT GIVEN FOR THE- ERMLAND.

SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT TO portion of British ships sailing JUNK HELD TO BLAME.

ENGLAND.

London, Mar. 21. Mr. Chawla, a young Indian, ar- It is reported from Paris that rived at the Croydon Aerodrome M. Tardieu, the Prime Minister at noon to-day, having flown from and head of the French delegasand miles, in eighteen days.

Karachi, a distance of five thou- tion, will not return to London

Mr. Chawla, who is only seven-

Passages Refused. "Ships without guards sailing northward from Hongkong have many cases had to refuse to

concern at

Tien-ying to order his troops

forward.

...

265 members of the Reichstag voting for the Bill, it naturally follows that the ex

have Gandhi price.

What price Gandhi? We'd rather Kaiser is now free to roturn to

Germany.

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Money may talk, but the trouble these days is

Refusal to Comply.

Having formed a secret alliance with the Kuominchun forces, the troops of General Sun refused to it doesn't give comply with the Nanking order. itself away.

Subsequently, Nanking made re-

that

presentations on the matter to Some of these General Han Fu-chu, the Officer delegates to the.

the Commanding

Nationalist Naval Confer- forces in Honan.

ence appear to be still at sea.

It should be noted that, despite the many previous reports regard-

ព ២. ing the doubtful atttitude towards

Cheer up In Nanking by General Han Fu-chu,

parts of to Marshal Chiang Kai-shek he is still, ostensibly at least, loyal come

the world, they Meanwhile, General San Tien-use eggs as cur- The recent case in which Cheung ying has ordered the concentrarency. If we did. Yau-kam, the owner of a fishing tion of his forces at Kweiteh, thus that, we should junk, claimed against the German confirming the report that he be sooner in the motor ship Ermland, for $5,000 would openly revolt against Nan-frying-pan. sion between the vessels when the damages in connexion with a colli- | king.

junk sank was decided in the

until some concrete proposals arteen, learned to fly in England. He carry Chinese passengers or tren. Supreme Court this morning when

made and a tentative agreement acceptable to France is obtained from Italy by Mr. H. L. Stimson, the principal American delegate.

M. Briand's Problem.

does not qualify for the prize of sure, and whenever a guard has £500 offered by the Aga Khan,

the Chief Justice delivered a writ- which is for the first solo flight by bound ship, passenger earnings,

not been available for a south-land.

ten judgment in favour of the Erm- an Indian between India and Eng- which form the bulk of their earn-

His Lordship held that the junk land, as he was accompanied by a ings, have been prejudiced.

was to blame, saying the action mechanic, Mr. Adaev. A message

no single instance has piracy been must be dismissed with costs.

The motor ship and junk came

In

It is doubtful. also it is from New Delhi, however, states reported-if M. Briand will retura that the Indian Government is tak-attempted in a ship with a guard into collision in foggy weather on

to London shortly as he is defending steps to award him a special ing the Young Plan in the Cham-prize of £500-British Wireless. ber where the political situation la

New Delhi, Mar. 21. becoming more delicate from the The Government of India has au- Government's viewpolat.

thorised a grant of Rs.7,500 to an M. Tietri, the French Minister Indian airman, named Chawla, in for the Colonies, left London for recognition of a successful flight Paris last night, and M. Dumesnil, to England.--Renter. the Minister of the Navy, is leaving to-day (Saturday),

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald has had an audience with His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace, Reuter adds.

WELL-KNOWN CINEMA

DIRECTOR.

MR. RICHARD WALLACE ARKIVES IN HONGKONG.

of British soldiers.

The junk master alleged seven points of negligence against the steamer but these were denied, the defence attributing the blame to the junk people.

the evening of March 25, 1929, "Of recent months, on account of near to Waglan, the junk sinking as the exigencies of training thea result, but with no loss of life. troops, there has been difficulty in supplying with guards even those ships which had hitherto had them. As long ago as last summer, the British authorities informed the Isteamship companies that, on ac- count of troop movement, there | April 1, but the companies have would be no guards available after

found no efficient alternative to armed guards of soldiers.

The Suggested Scheme.

Mr. C. G. Alabaster, instructed by Mr. F. X. D'Almada, senior, was Jenkin, instructed by Messrs. Dea for the plaintiff, while Mr. F. C.

cons, conducted the case for the owners of the Ermland.

DEBENTURES.

A Less Hopeless View.

"Recognizing, however, that it THE ROYAL DUTCH OIL The statement that the next two

is not possible to keep enough or three days will determine the fate of the Conference is not sui rived in Hongkong by the .s. Chinese Government can restore Amongst the passengers who ar- troops in the Far East to supply guards until such time as the ported by the British Wireless President Wilson to-day was Mr. law and order, and message from Rugby received thi Richard Wallace, whe is one of

thus stop morning, which says that there

have pro- does not seem much likelihood of the most well-known motion pic-piracy, the companies any important development during ture directors in Hollywood, Call-posed the following scheme to the fornia, where he is connected with those of Hongkong and Singapore. British Government, as well as to the week-end.

Paramount Famous Players Lasky.

Paris telegrams indicate that M.

In the company of his wife, he Tardieu and M. Briand will be is making a tour of the world stop detained in the French capital for a few days to deal with pressure ping at all the principal countries of Parliamentary business.

The in order to become more acquaint- ed with the customs and manner-

of the world. They plan to dis- for Europe.

uncertain.

NEW YORK ISSUE HEAVILY OVER-SUBSCRIBED.

New York, Mar. 21. The Royal Dutch Oil Company's forty million dollar. fifteen-year four per cent, debenture issue, has been heavily over-subscribed.

Bridge Destroyed.

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Teacher: You must bring

an excuse from your mother next time you are late,

Pupil: Please, will dad do?.. Mother says he's chock-full of 'cm.

A new dance is said to have

"one step to the bar." Anyhow, it seems to head in the right direction.

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The secret of "Prohibition in America is-a -secret still. OD

A Hongkong. air mail would be fine, but we know 1 man who at the moment in more interested in a

→- male heir.

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☐ D These Naval Conference dele- Columbus discovered America, gates seem to work overtime. But and on Wednesday. Hongkong On Thursday, the pro-Nanking then they're on peace-work. woke up to discover Columbus, forces under General Han Fu-chi opened fire on the mutinous forces, Atlas held up the world on his

"Hongkong Flora," says a news. who retreated under General Sun shoulders. If he'd been alive paper heading.. We also remem- and destroyed a bridge on the to-day, the Hongkong dollar would ber Typhoon Annie!, Lung-Hni Railway near a place not have dropped. iamed Ma Muk-chap.

Coincident with the appearance Much military activity was

Chicago's debt-"Big Bill's" big of the Hongkong Naturalist-the evident on Thursday on the north bank of the Yellow River, where bill!

Cement Company announce a new thousands of Kuominchun and.

plant coating $270,000. Shansi forces were moving to the A duologue in Hongkong, thesc southern bank to assist the revolt days, is any conversation regard- ing troops.

ing an increase in price. Hostilities between the pro- Nanking and mutinous forces took An Aberdonian recently turned place in the afternoon and continu-up at a fancy dress ball as a harrier. He bad beard they were ed for two hours.

having a running buffet.

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Feng Urged to Advance. Marshal Yen Hsi-shan is under- stood to have wired to Marshal.. Feng Yu-hsiang urging him mediately to advance consequent on the commencement of hostilities in Honan. Large quantities of food-stuffs, arms and ammunition have arrived at Sinhsiang for Marshal Feng.

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There was a young man of

Montrose,

Who had pockets in none of his

clothes.

When asked by his lass, Where he carried his brass, He said, "Dear, I pay through

the nose."

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Commenting on the Northern

As every eloud has a silver situation, a spokesman of the lining it is believed that meteoro- National Government stated this logical reports are being carefully morning that the Government studied by financiers in view of would continue its peace over the present' position of silver. tures

avoid in an attempt to further destructive warfare in the North.

Whether to give up wine or women is often a naughty pro- blem. So much depends on the vintage.

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ReaderThanks, but your latest about the Peakite. -not

"A police force of Chinese, or Malays, or Indians of the fight ing races, should be formed, with a sufficient staff of white N.C.O.'s Negotiations for the issue were

Ultimatum Deferred. to provide an N.C.O. for every ship settled only yesterday when Sir

The ultimatum against Marshal date of their return to London is isms of people in different parts number of white N. C. O.'s is Royal Dutch, had a long talle over which requires A guard. This Henri Deterding, on behalf of the

Yen Hai-shan, although it had ago, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, who embark at Suez before embarking led by white men if they are to well-known banking firm, Messra, I would not be announced until requiring dress clothes

essential, because natives must be the Transatlantic phone with the been prepared some time maintain their discipline and fight Dillon, Read, and Company. Narking received an official cable gram from Shansi declaring war. properly.

The speaker admitted that the Government was facing a most serious military crisis.

had an audience of the King yesterday morning, is spending the week-end at Chequers, though he is arriving in London for Lord Balfour's Memorial Service to-day', and is returning to Downing Street to-morrow night.

LINDRUM VISITS PREMIER

NOTED BILLIARDS PLAYER CONGRATULATED.

Discipline Essential,

"This force should be recruited, trained, and disciplined by the naval or military authorities in the Far East, because experience of guards previously supplied by the Hongkong police shows that military discipline is essential to efficiency. It would be of no use

Reuter.

CHIANG KAI-SHEK.

PAYING VISIT TO TOMBS OF ANCESTORS.

An extraordinary meeting of the Kuomintang Central Execu- Japanese Reply.

tive Committee, held on Wednes day, decided to dismiss Marshal According to Tokyo telegrams, the reply from the Japanese Gov-

Yen Hsi-shan, depriving him of all privileges of membership ermanent is unlikely to be sent bo- fore next week; to the proposals

Shanghai, Mar. 22... The final approval of the action agreed between the United States Walter Lindrum, the Australian for the companies to have their.

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek Jeft by the Central Political Council and British Governments, which billiarda player, visited the Premierewn private army, because pre-for Ningpo last night for the pur-will be announced soon. Japanese delegation have referred at 10, Downing Street.

Mr. Macdonald congratulated him sumably in that case they would pose of visiting his ancestral

only have a civil remedy in the tombs at Fenghua-Reuter.

to Tokyo for approval."

London, Mar. 21.

on his achievements and wished him event of slackncas or indiscipline. good luck.-British Wirelces.

"If properly disciplined guards

FINE TO CLOUDY.

Mr. Wakatsuki, the chief Japan- eye delegate, called upon the Prime Minister at Downing Street yester- day morning. The Prime Minister also had a visit from Mr. Stimson.. M. Pietri had a conversation with Signor Grandi, and he, together. The local weather forecast till with one or two others of his noon to-morrow is as follows: French colleagues, have returned to Easterly winds, moderate; fine to

Paris for the week-end.

cloudy.

when

dining in Kowloon, celebrated its nineteenth birthday last month,

A marriage licence may not prevent you from lending a dog's life.

What must one do to have beautiful hands? Nothing.

[Despite an official intimation some time ago that the police had been instructed not to interfere with sweepstakes which complied with. certain conditions, Mr. T. H. King the specified conditions were observed, recently announced that, even when

there could be no assurance of im- munity from interference.]

If you want to run a sweep, Ask a policeman.

If conditions make. you weep, Blame the policeman.

Though with rules you do con-

ply

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He may wink the other eye Or may land you high and dry; Like a policeman.

If you've any doubt at all, Ask a policeman.

He can tell you where you'll full, Like a policeman.

Though you watch each “Q”,

and. "P"

He may autocratic be; For he is the I.G.P. Chief of policemen.

An Aberdonian who discovered that his wife ate between meals;

locked away her false teethi

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Many a yachteman can have, a beer and still be on the tack.

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Reading of his exploits in Hong- kong, one is moved to enquire who put the pep in Pepys?

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It is understood that, in view of

candidates at last November's" examination hope to hear that

but they're not in good shape.

Bowlegged girls may be healthy, a recent announcement, several

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A Chicago judge told a grand they have passed with distinction. jury that every gunman is likely to shoot a citizen. Oh, Judge, After recent Press correspon- Chiang of Shanghai.

isn't it possible some

of those dence; moat of us can now claim Shanghai, Mar. 21.

fellows are just taking home the to know, something about jury's' Chang Kai-shek arrived here guns for their kiddies to play prudence. on these lines are not provided, from the Dutch Colonial Army. from Chinklang by railway early with? it le difficult to see how the com- No Dutch ship has been pirated. this morning, and proceeded to Mr. panies are to avoid losing a con- What is wanted is prevention of T. V. Soong's residence in Seymour siderable proportion of their trade attempts at piracy, and the com-Road. in passengers to their competitors panies can see no other way of Interviewed by a representative of other nationalities, for instance, obtaining that than by armed of the Kuomin news agency at to the Dutch lines, who are pro- guards under proper military dis- Seymour Road this afternoon,

(Continued on Page 7) vided, on payment, with guards cipline."

It is perhaps not very creditable A doctor says 'nothing beautifur to Hongkong that we cannot find. came into human experience until anyone eligible for a “T.T." race. people began to play. If he fa talking about certain musical These circular manifestoes of instruments, we think he has gone Chinese war lords have a way of

coming round again.

too fer