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GOVERNMENT ACTION SUCCEEDS.

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AT SHANGĦAL .

JOINT CONFERENCE OF ALL THE AUTHORITIES.

PLANS DISCUSSED.

UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT OF GARHWAL RIFLES. ·

PESHAWAR INCIDENT.

London, Apr. 28. A communique issued by the Government of India, and cir- culated by the India Office to-night | says that in view of the possi- bility of exaggerated and.`mis- leading rumours, the Government of India thinks it advisable to make it known that during the

PROFESSION'S PREROGATIVES

. USURPED...

NOT COMPLAINANT,

BE NEGLIGENT.

Contributions still continue to TIMBER COMPANY FOUND TO come in for the Navy League "Sepoy" Fund, additional sums of more than $1,400 Having been received since the Inst list was issued. The latest donations in- clude a handsome sum of $600 The total now stands at $10,578 from the Asiatic Petroleum Co. and £52 10s.

ECHO OF TYPHOON.

The action brought by the At- torney General against a timber Company for damage caused to a Eighth List..

new Government pier was suc- The following contributions have cessful when the Puisne Judge been thankfully received:

(Mr. Justice Wood) delivered Previously acknowledged

judgment in favour of plaintiff £62/10/- and $9,131 in the Summary Court this Banque Franco-Chinoise T. M. Gregory & Co.

100 morning. A. H. F. W K.,

Shanghai, Apr. 29.

An objection against the Aware of the probable serious recent disturbances in Peshawar appearance of Mr. H. R. Butters ness of the situation, high City, when troops had to be to prosecute, in a mui tsai case officials of the International employed, the conduct of a small on the grounds that the official Settlement, the French Con-element, namely two platoons of would be usurping the preroga- cession and Chinese territory the 2/18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, tive of the legal profession was yesterday held a joint conference was found to be unsatisfactory | raised by Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones at the office of the. Director and the battalion was sent to before Mr. Whyte Smith at the General of the Shanghai Muni- Abottabad where an inquiry will Kowloon Magistracy this morn- cipal Council,

ing when defending" a married woman on a charge of unlaw- fully and with gross cruelty ill-Alex, Ross & Co. (China) Ltd. treating a mui tsai

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Plans to circumvent Labour Day schemes by Communist agitators were discussed and the closest co-operation was pledged by all to minimise or to check completely disturbances and de- monstrations-Our Own. Corres-

pondent.

Demands by Labour.

Shanghai, Apr. 28. The seething labour agitation here in connexion with the tramcar and bus drivers and the coming May Day commemoration is still engaging the keenest attention of the authorities in Greater Shanghai. and the International settlement.

In sympathy towards the trum-: car strikers, the postal workers are tendering six demands to the authorities, asking for compensa- tion to all workers in connexion with the high cost of rice, better treatment for and promotion of

be held in due course.

There is a fine fighting tradition behind the Garhwal Rifles. They were recruited at Garhwal and did well in the Great War. They served in France and Mesopotamia and gained two Victoria Crosses. It is noteworthy that as high

STEAMER WRECKED IN A CYCLONE.

Big Lose of Life Feared in an Indian, Disaster.

Mr. Hugh-Jones intimated that it was only a small point and was not taken on behalf of the defen- dant, but on behalf of his profession. He argued that Mr. Butters, who is an Assistant at the

A. D. Performance at St.

Andrew's Vicarage, Kowloon" (Kind favour of Rev. W. Walton Rogers)...... Dairy Farm, Ice & Cold Stor

age Co., Ltd 17 Masters Norwegian Vessels own Leighton Hill Bowie

(Kind favour of Karsten Secretariat for Chinese Larssen & Co., Ltd.) Affairs, had no authority to Furness (Far East) Ltd. Hong-

kong prosecute as he was not the com-v. M. Grayburn plainant.

Asiatic Petroleum Co Wuchow Customs Club

The defendant, a married woman

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of 70 Lalchikok Road, was alleged Asiatic Petroleum Company's to have grossly ill-treated mui, tsai, the alleged punishment G. K. Hall Brutton which was inflicted resulting in G. A. Harriman. the fracture of some of the girl's fingers. Bail

being

opposed, the defendant was remanded in gaol, but his Worship fixed an early date for the hearing of the

ONLY TWENTY SAVED.

Calcutta, Apr. 28.. At present only twenty peo ple are known to

have been.case.

workers who have been in the sersaved out of a passenger list of

vice of the Post Office for over! Afteen years, 2n increase in the annual holidays from 14 days to 21 days, and, finally, permission to allow invalids among the workers to continue on duty at the Post Office.

While some of the demands are understood to have, been complied with by the postal authorities, the latter are still negotiating with the labour representatives cerning the demand for an increase in the annual holidays and the de- mand to increase wages from $5 to $7.

No Postal Strike.

con-

As the postal authorities are showing a sympathetic attitude to wards the demands of the workers, it is hoped that a strike will be averted. The postal workers this morning Issued a proclamation denying rumours that they were joining the tramear strikers, al- though admitting that they had de- manded an increase of wages and better treatment.

three hundred on the steamer Condor which is reported to have been sunk in the River Jumna, East Bengal, during a cyclone.

The maile board the steamer were lost but further details of the disaster are lack- ing at the moment. Reuter.

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caste Hindus they have a religious bond with Gandhi--Reuter.

Mrs. Gandhi Active.

War

Question of Bail,

to

The charge mentioned a period extending from October 7 April 26 this year as being the time during which the alleged cruelty was administered. Inspec-. tor John Murphy, attached to the S.C.A., applied for the first date to be amended to October 30,

Mr. Hugh-Jones made an appli- cation for bail.

Inspector Murphy:-I am in- structed to oppose bail.

His Worship:-I see it says "gross cruelty."

Inspector Murphy: If your Worship Ands, on the medical been committed we shall ask for evidence, that gross cruelty had imprisonment without the option

- Bombay, Apr. 28. Singing Motherland and urging the faint- gonga of the hearted to be gone if they were afraid of death, Mrs. Gandhi and of a fine. women volunteers to-day set out

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His Worship-If I find it ia

in two motor buses from Jalapur gross cruelty I have no option but to carry on the anti-drink cam-to send her to prison without the paign.-Reuter.

option of a fine, Madras Casualties.

Mr. Hugh-Jones mentioned that the defendant was a respectable Madras, Apr. 28.

woman and he could see no reason Almost every policeman was for not allowing her bail. slightly injured. In the stone

His Worship:-Except on that throwing which occurred yester- ground, that, if I convict, she will day. The most serious incident be sent to prison without the

option.

Mr. Hugh-Jones: That may be ground for raising the bail but not for refusing it.

His Worship mentioned Inspector Murphy several other cases which had been before the Court where the bail was fixed at $1,000 and asked if there was any difference between those and the present one.

was when an Indian inspector was stabbed in the back-Router.

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Some of the public motor buses were running normally this morn- ing, following action by the com- panies in taking on new hands. The number of passengers has de- creased considerably, as there is fear of interference by the strikerā,

· Labour agitation among the elec- tric workers has taken the form of the presentation of seven demands to their employers. The workers state that if their demands are not complied with by this evening they will walk out to-morrow to join the tramcar strikers. The situation is MEETING CALLED TO DECIDE

considered to be critical, as the em- ployers show no signs of giving }. way.

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YOUNG REPARATION

LOAN.

TERMS OF ISSUE,

www Parla, Apr. 28. of International

The Bank

to

Cause of Objection. Inspector Murphy replied that . Hundred on Trial.

Settlements has called a meeting the doctor's evidence in the Over a hundred Chinese Com- of bankers at Brussels on May 1 present case would show that some munistic students and labourers to discuss the terms and conditions of the girl's fingers had been were put up for trial in the Special of issue of the first Young Re- fractured. It was alleged that Court yesterday and from morning paration Loan, the amount of she had suffered persistent cruelty until evening the judges were re- which will be three hundred at the hands of the defendant.

Mr. Hugh-Jones said he had "manding cases or passing sentences. million dollars.

Many of the sentences were of a The Rt. Hon. Mr. Montague Nor-been informed that the woman had drastic nature and among the hun-man, Governor of the Bank, of originally been admitted to bail, dred people charged only one was England, will represent Great which was later revoked, bailed out.

Britain at the meeting-Reuter.

His Worship remarked that that Men Over fifty, applications for bail

was permissible. met with refusal by the judges.

The Major and Garrison Com- mander of Greater Shanghai issued a joint proclamation this morning prohibiting all labourers from leaving their factories on May Day,' stating that severe punishmenta would be meted out to students and labourers who indulged in labour. demonstrations calculated to inter- rupt the peace and order of the city.

Despite the simultaneous out- break of Communism and labour gitation in different parts of China, the National authoritics are unperturbed, but continue with

the spread of the Communist acti- their rigid measures in checking

vities.

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NEW PUBLIC WORKS BOARD.

AMERICAN BODY TO HELP INDUSTRIES.

Washington, Apr. 28. The Senate has approved the establishment of the Federal Pub-

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ភ The defendants were the On 50 Cheung timber company and Ho -100 Kai-chik, próprietor, both of Ton- nachy Road, Praya East Reclama- tion. Government claimed $658 30 for damage done to Tonnachy

Road Pier by floating logs belong- 100 ing to defendant, during the

20 typhoon of August 22, 1929.

$5

100

50

72

500

£62/10/- and $10,578

Hon. Treasurer.

Mr. L. R. Andrewes conducted the case for the Crown and Mr. F. C. E. Rendall defended.

The Judgment.

Giving judgment, the Puisne Judge said:-The plaintiff is the 65 Attorney General and the defen- 25 dant (who is the proprietor of the 50 company named in the writ)' is 'a timber merchant. The plaintiff claims damages on account of the defendant's alleged negligence. The particulars of claim contain minor imperfections, but they may be disregarded, as the issue be tween the parties' has been in no way obscured at the trial. The established by evidence, which was quantum of damage has been not challenged. The defendant disputes liability: The damage was done to a Government pier during the typhoon of August 22,

W. A DOWLEY,

Alexandra Buildings. We understand that most of the Clubs who are raising money for the Fund are closing their lists berg who wish to sscribe are ask- within the next few days, and mem- ed to make a point of adding their names to such lists without delay.

1929.. CONFERENCES HELD TOO OFTEN.

PROTEST BY DELEGATES AT PARIS MEETING.

Paris, Apr. 28.

On the evidence given I find the |following facts: The defendant was proprietor of a timber yard on the Praya East Reclamation. It was his practice to accept de- livery of timber from ships, tow the same to the Praya' wall, and | then land it by mechanical means,

ENTERPRISE.

Britiand Bestsh

TWO DAYS' ROUTE BETWEEN LONDON & WINNIPEG.

PARACHUTE MAILS.

London, Apr. 201

KWANGSI REBELS HOPES.

PLANNING TO ATTACK KWANGTUNG.

CONTACT BEING SOUGHT WITH THE KUOMINCHUN.

Colonel Ralston, Canadian Min- ister of the National Defence Force, who recently returned to Canada from the London Naval Conference, declared at a banquet STILL HOLDING OUT. that the possibility of a two days' and Winnipeg was under con- nir route between Great Britain. sideration by men interested in the Empire Air Services.

The route contemplated was vis Scotland, the Faroh Islands, Ice [land, Greenland and Hudson Bay. A survey of the ice pack in Greenland to find suitable landing places and to study meteorological conditions would be made during the next 12 months. British Wireless,

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Mails by Parachute.

London, Apr. 28.

It is stated at the Air Ministry that experiments are being made

REPORTED MURDER OF PRIESTS.

Victims Believed to be two Irishmen.

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SEITAOCHEN OUTRAGE

Shanghai, Apr. 29. Although the St. Columban's Mission here has no informa- tion, reliable Chinese sources at Hankow report,that the two members of the Mission who were captured at Siethochen were shot dead by their cap- tors. The priests are believ ed to be Irishmen, but their names are still not forthcom- ing.

The príeats were captured when. Sietaochen was taken last Friday by Communists re- ported to be 4,000 strong. No ransom for the captives has been demanded Reuter.

KENTEESEENITTIN

The Minister of Labour, Miss He maintained a sheer-legs and with two new types of parachutes (India), and Mr. W. A. Riddell, was a short distance to the west Greg Britain Bird, lepresenting crane on the Praya wall for this for delivering maile and goods by (Canada), protested at the Great Britain, Sir Atul Chatterjee purpose. The Government pier aeroplane.

fre of this quency of International Confer-

crane. On August 21, of the International Labour Office ing six logs, 35 feet in length and ences at the opening of the Council 1929, the defendant received cer- tain. timber from a ship-includ- which discussed labour conditions two feet in diameter. These were in the Mercantile Marine.

One of these. types is a high- velocity parachute which operis automatically after falling a pre- determined distance. determined distance from the The other type opens at a pre- ground.

They stressed the difficulties of towed to the sea wall. The Royal distant countries attending the Observatory had, on August 20,

Both parachutes will probably conferences, Sir Atul Chatterjee given a first warning of be used, when perfected, to de- and Mr. Riddell saying that they typhoon's approach. This was liver letters and postal packages could see no necessity to hold a followed by additional warnings throughout Great Britain British preparatory conference to a Mari- on August 21.

Wireless. time Conference.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY:

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HEAVY PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.

CONFERENCE.

Canton, Apr. 26. Rumours are still prevalent that the Kwangsi leaders are trying to establish contact with the Kuominchun-Shansi allies in the North, with the object of once again launching an offen- sive on the Province of Kwang- tung, the Nationalist stronghold in the South.

Ever since the attack on Canton and the invasion of Kwangtung Province in December last by the Kwangsi. forces and the Ironsides of General Chang Fat-kwel,, the, 8th and 6th Route Armies of the Nationalist forces have been pur- suing the rebal forces through Kwangsi and have claimed victory: after victory.

Unrealised Hopes.

The Nationalist campaign has been continued throughout with the object of once and for all annbilating the rebel forces, but In spite of many claims of victories. and of being on the point of round- ing up the rebels, the fact remains: that the rebels have not suffered the complete defeat predicted.

The opportunity afforded the rebels by the pre-occupation of the Nationalist forces in the North is undoubtedly encouraging them. to once again reorganise for an at- tack in the South,

Nationalist Objectives."

General Chan Chai-tong, Com- mander-in-Chief of the Nationaliat forces engaged in the Kwangsi campaign, is spending all his time at Wuchow, his headquarters. He has had frequent military con- ferences there, and Admiral Chan

Chak, Commander-in-Chief of the 4th Naval Squad 4th Naval Squadron, is at present

They are planning to capture both Nanning, the capital of Kwangai, and Kwellin, in North Kwangst. It

fallen some time ago, and the ad.. was expected from previous re- ports that these cities would have

vance of the Nationalist forces has undoubtedly been much slower than their leaders had been hoping.

Troopship Arrives,

A troopship arrived in Canton last week. It is reported as hav ing come from Pakhoi and, the troops are to relieve the present Canton garrison, which is to be sent up to Kwangsl to reinforce the troops there...

ship. Is on the way South from

It is reported that another troop-.

Nanking with troops on board to take part in the Kwangsi campaign. Paris, Apr. 23. No confirmation of this rumour is At a meeting of the Governing to hand, and it would he astonish- Body of the International Labouring if the Central authorities are Office, Mr Forbes Watson, at the present time in a position British employers delegate, proto spare troops for the South, tested against the constant growth when they need all they have to of the Budget of the Office.

stem the advance of the Kuomin chan-Shanat allies in the North.

Miss Bondfield also

Foreman Warned. expressed agreement if the Council thought it On the afternoon of that day, was the best means of reaching an Inspector of Government Piers satisfactory results, but said that on patrol noticed the defendant's no date should be fixed before the logs in the water to the east of Governments concerned had been the pier and personally warned the consulted. France, Japan and defendant's foreman to remove BRITISH PROTEST AT LABOUR Spain expressed the opinion that a them from proximity to the pier in preparatory conference was in-view of the approaching typhoon. opportune. Reuter.

At 6 pm, on August 21, the de- fendant's employees commenced landing their timber. They pro ceeded first with the lighter timbers and by twelve midnight they had duly landed everything except the six heavy logs. At this time. It ap pears, that a screw belonging to their apparatus fell into the har bour. No spare screw was avall able. Landing operations, there fore, ceased and were not renewed.

chow in connaxion with the Another recent visitor to Wu- knew of the typhoon's approach) large. came to his yard at about 9 a.m. on

Wong Kwong-ru Chief of the August 22. The weather was al-Budget was justified by the ever- Department. He returned to M. Johaux replied that the Kwangtung Provincial Aviation ready rough. Realising the risks of the position he gave instructions growing needs of the Labour Cantor yesterday, by air from Wu- to his men to secure the logs to

Once-Reuter,

chow after having held an impor- wae done), and he also endeavoured

tant; conference with General ringe on the Praya Wall (which

Chan Chalc to obtain the services of a launch to tow the logs away from the pier (in which endeavour, he was un- successful),

DIVIDEND AND BONUS ANNOUNCEMENT.

He said he was astonished that the Estimates had increased by 49 per cent. compared with 1929, and he would not vote for the sections providing for an increase

Aerial Activity.

of the Union Insurance Society of The defendant, himself (who also of staff, which was already too Kwangal campaign is Colonel

Subject to audit, the Directors Canton, Ltd., will recommend the payment of a final dividend of six teen shillings per share for ac count of the year 1928.

They will further recommend an Mr. Hugh-Jones agreed, but interim dividend of twenty-four said that it was rather odd..

Inspector Murphy explained that the year 1929, add a bonus of 20% shillings per share for account of when the defendant was arrested on Contributory Premium, she was granted bail, but when the medical certificate was re- ceived she was refused bail and put in the cells..

His Worship said that he would have to refuse bail..

When the question of fixing a date was being discussed his Worship remarked that Mr

le Works Planning Board. It will Hugh Jones would probably want

be composed of the Secretaries for the case. heard as soon

WOMEN IN RUSSIAN ARMY.

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Damaged by Log

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

ASTRONOMERS FAVOURED. EY-GOOD VISIBILITY. §

San Fransisco, Apr. 28.

Colonel Wong Kwong-yu denies that the Kwangaf forces or the Ironsides are in possession of any acroplanes. Our Own Correspon dent

The typhoon struck the Colony.

Guerilla Warfare. about 12 noon and damage occur SCHEME FOR TRAINING

ed to the pier. During the storm, A large band of astronomers Since the above was written, ORDERED.

the logs broke loose from the from all over the world was General Chan Chaf-tong and Ad- Riga, Apr. 28.

Prays Wall In my opinion the favoured by good visibility for the miral Chan Chak have returned the Treasury, Commerce, Agricul sible, and suggested to-morrow Council has ordered the Soviet It was contended for the plain- when an uncanny shadow slowly both the Kwangal-Ite and Ironside

po The Revolutionary Military the defendant's logs.

9.30, this morning (Pacific time); terview. Gen. Chan mentioned that damage of the pier was caused by event for which they assembled at temporarily to Canton. In an in- ture and Labour and will have a afternoon. in times of depression and unem-to-morrow afternoon would not women as Platoon Commanders, principle of the cases cited in con- tenths seconds. Reuters American tactics the fund of G.$150,000,000 to be used Inspector Murphy replied that gulations for the training of inge, that in the circumstances the totally eclipsed in one and three morale and are resorting to guerilla Milltary Schools to draw up retiff, in the course of these proceed blotted out the sun, which was rebel remnality bavo lost thede rpose of prolong→ and Signalling and Medical Officers in the Red Army (Continued on Page 19 1826 B

ployment,-Reuter's American Ser-suit Mr. Butters,

vico,

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