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CHANGSHA IN HANDS OF NANKING.

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troops even at the great risk of a shortage of troops. The disarma- ment was accomplished shortly before mid-night in a peaceful manner affording he perturbation to the populace."

Curfew in Hankaw. The situation in Hankow is still full of danger and General Ho Ying-ching intends to institute curfew which will prohibit all business shops opening after sun- set. The railway communication between Hankow and Hwayuan along the Peking-Hankow Railway has been restored and the govern ment states in a communique that the Communist bands at Hwayuun have been defeated by the Govern- ment forces from Hankow.

.

PARLIAMENT NOW

PROROGUED.

THE KING'S SPEECH ON CURRENT EVENTS.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THE VOLUNTEERS.

ORDERS FOR THE COMING

WEEK.

The following arlers have been issued by Major H. B. L. Dowbigglu. commanding Hongkong Volunteer De fence Corps.

Parades.

London, Aug. 1. H.M. the King's Speech on the prorogation of Parliament, re- Treaty, says that many important (a) ferring to the London Naval

points of agreement have been reached. The hope is expressed that negotiations with France and Italy will be concluded at no very distant date, whereby they participate in the Anglo-Japanese American agreement in the Treaty fixing, for a period, a total tonnage limit for certain categories warships..

wil

of

European Agreements. Agreemonta reached at the Hague Conference in January marked a decisive stage in the financial reconstruction and politi- cal tranquillisation of Europe.

(b)

(d).

(e)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 1930.

LULL PREVAILS IN SHANTUNG.

CHIANG'S CONFERENCE `OF YENCHOW,

Shanghai, Aug. 1. With the lull continuing along Corps Band.-Until further of Hauchow states that Marshal the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, the only important news coming from ders the Corps Band will parado twice a week at Headquarters. Chiang Kai-shek has arrived there namely on Mondays and Thurs and is leaving to-day for Yenchow Battery.There will be a parade manders regarding the coming days at 6 p.m. (repeated).

to confer with his Divisional Com- on Thursday, August 7th at 5.30 attack on Tsinanfu. In Hsuchow, p.m. at Headquarters for practical Marshal Chiang Kai-shek report- work with directors, and laying ed that the 53rd Nationalist Uniform:

Members are remind

5.30

Nanking messages state that the The speech expresses very grave Nanking Government is consider anxiety at the high level to which ing the dismissal and punishment unemployment and world-wide of General Ho Chien, whose In- trade depression has risen in the efficiency is blamed for the Com-past year. Schemes designed to munist disturbances in Changsha. provide employment in public General Tam Tao-yuan, a Nation- works exceeding £100,000,000 and allat Divisional Commander, who been rendered possible by

a sub- directed of the Nanking stantial Government contribution. (f) Armoured Car Company.

one Divisions in the civil war in Kwangsi early this year assisting the Kwangtung Government, has been named as a possible successor to General Ho Chien,

C. T. Wang Interviewed. Expressing the great regret of the National Government at the Changsha Communist outrage, Mr. C. T. Wang, the Nanking Minister of Foreign Affairs, told a number of foreign newspaper correspon- dents this morning in an interview in Nanking that the Nanking Government had received no authentic information and details concerning the exact amount of damage done to the foreign consu. Jate property in Changsha.

con-

Britain and Egypt. The speech expresses sincere disappointment at the failure of the recent r'gotiations for an Anglo- Egyptian settlement, and welcomes the opportunities afforded by the perial Conference for the promo forthcoming meeting of the Im tion of mutual understanding and co-operation in all matters of com- mon concern.

:

Indian Affairs, Referring to the forthcoming Indian Round Table Conference, the speech earnestly prays that a spirit of mutual trust and friend- ship will unite all races and creeds in India, and the representatives; both of Britain and India, in the discharge of responsibilities which the conference will impose on them.

The Foreign Minister said that the Nanking Government was as-Reuter. eager ३३.५ the foreign

in regarding peace sula order and the Nanking Govern-

promised to ment

effect the recapture of Changsha. Then the Government would take the

UNREST ON THE YANGTSZE.

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT READY FOR ACTION, ..

Shanghai, Aug. 1.

It is reported from Sasebo that

four destroyers have been order- in view of the seriousness of the situation in the upper Yangtsze ed to prepare to leave for China at a moment's notice. Two hun dered to be in readiness-Reuter. dred marines have also been or-

mont

News of Foreigners.

Peking, Aug. 1.

beer evacuated from Changsha It is learned that Mr. Lingle haa

and Mr. Cameron is the sole Am- erican remaining.

The Italian, Signor Baima, is now reported safe.

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Timely Advice to China.

Tokyo, Aug. 1. ed of previous Orders re sending Division had departed from

It is stated in well-informed helmets and jackets to Stores for Pukow yesterday by steamers for circles that Japan, acting in con fitting of new flashes and badges Tsingtao to reinforce the defeat- cert with the other Powers, may as soon as possible.

ed forces under General Hon Fu-advise China to cease civil war im- (e) Engineer Company-There will chu.

be no miniature range shoot, on

mediately in order to make com Monday, August 4th. A team

Tsingchow Occupied.

cause against the Com- shoot with 40th. Coy, R.E. will

muniata.-Router. take place on Monday, August

After the retreat of the Na- 11th at Kennedy Road Range. tionalist allies, Tsingchow, on the Team will leave Headquarters at Tainan fu-Kiaochow Railway, was

p.m. sharp. Corps Signals. Signal Class will vanguards without aghting. The occupied yesterday by the Shansi parade at Corps Headquarters at 5.30 p.mL

on Thursday, 7th Nationalist troops have smashed August

the railway bridge at Tzeho to Machine Gun Troop-Parada on hinder pursuit.. Thursday, 7th August at 5.30 p.m. at Causeway Bay Stables.

Troops For Tsingtas Car The 9th Division, (Cheklang) Section. The following ·will parade at Kowloon Railway Stander General Chiang Ting-wen

Shanghai "Reds," on Friday, 8th. and another Nanking Division, August for driving instruction on consisting of over 10,000 men, are

expected to arrive at Tsingtao to- Attempts by Shanghai Com-

Shanghai, Aug. 1. day on six steamers. Marshal munista to stir Yen Hsi-ahan arrived at Tsinanfu were crushed in

up riots to-day from

the incipient Yincheng late yesterday stages by the police who turned E. J. J. Spradbury evening A. G. Clarke

on a special armoured out in full force, dispersing the Cycle Section. Parade train. Marshal Yen Hsi-shan in- demonstrators without difficulty. Motor at Headquarters 5.30 p.m. Friday, tends to wait for the arrival of A crowd of 1,500 demonstrators 8th. August for instructional ride General Han Fu-chu's representa gathered this morning at the in- and dismounted action en route tives who will ask the Shansi Com- tersection

Nanking (weather permitting). Should anders to take over peacefully Cheklang Roads, shouting slogans weather condition be adverse, along the machine gun instruction will be Railway.

Teinanfu-Kinochow

and distributing handbills, as well held.

as shooting off firecrackers. The riot squad was sent to the scene, and broke up the crowd, ten men- being arrested.

tion at 5.30

No. 2 Armoured Car;---

C.Q.M.S. A. E. Kow Sergt. E. D. Labrousse L/Cpl.

J. S. Flegg

Pte.

:

(g) Machine Gun Company,

N.C.O'

Classes will be held on Tuesday, August 6th. at 6.30 p.m. at Head- quarters in mufti. There will be no parade on Friday, August 3th

Programme of NCO's Classes. 5th. Mechanism 8th. No parado-Promenade

Concert - Indication & Recogni- Instruments & Theory

of Indirect Fire. E. G. D.

and

12th.

THE OBSERVATORY & TYPHOONS.

15th.

22nd.

26th.

29th.,,

earliest opportunity of determin- ing the extent of the damage done to foreign property and would give foreign owners reasonable compensation.

FINE BOWLING BY PEEBLES.

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WHERE INFORMATION CAN

BE OBTAINED.

;

tion

Do.

-

Examination of N.C.O's

for promotion Flying Section.

Arrangements having been definite-

A notification in the Gazette rely made to commence Flying Instruc quests the public not to call the on. All those who have sent in their Observatory by telephone when a names to join this section are required black typhoon signal is hoisted. to attend at Volunteer Headquarters The telephone is in constant use at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday, 7th. August, by Observatory officials at such when details will be explained. times and the latest Information Any further names of those desirous concerning typhoons is displayed of joining the Section, must be sent

over

New Northern Allies.

Peking, Aug, 1. Interviewed Chu Ao-hsiang stat ed that Han Fu-chu had handed control of his troops to Shih Yu-san, and the latter was reorganising them on behalf of the Northerners. Feng Yu-hsiang in a communique states that telegram has been received from Liu Chen-nien offering allegiance to the North-Reuter.

R100 ARRIVES AT MONTREAL,

IMMENSE CROWDS GREET

#

THE AIRSHIP.

Montreal, Aug, 1. at the following places:The to the Adjutant without further delay to reach St. Hubert aerodrome at The R-100, which was expected Parade Attendances. Royal Observatory, the Signal modest 108, Macaulay taking deveni, Kowloon; the Hongkong and that, the compilation of the Corps there at 1.30 this morning, and in- O's C. Companies etc. are reminded mid-night Montreal time, anived wickets for 63 runs. Yorkshire went in to make 207 for

Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Parade Attendance Roll is, through tends to land at dawn. A magni- when 'they declared.

the Harbour Oflice, H.M.S. Tamar, the rendition of their returns, their cent aurora Percy Green Island. Lai-chic-kok. Lyee-own responsibility.

borealis over the Holmes was the only batsman to

aerodrome, which was ablaze with make anything of the bowling.mun, Gough Hill Police Station, They

are requested, to check, as red and white lights, rewarded their Company etc. thousands of mid-night watchers Attendance saces have been recorded. This can airing of wireless messages from Register, to ensure that all attend- be done at any time on application to the airship, speaking of bad' wea- the Registration Clerk, in the absence ther and severe "bumps"

nine

He made 132 and kept his wicket Star Ferry Wharves, Genaral Post soon as posters, with the Corps who were following the continuous

intact. The most damage was done by Parker who took six for 71. Yorkshire's declaration,

prc- sumbly made in the hope that Gloucester would be skittled out an easily as in the first innings, did not give the expected result. Hammond got well set at the wicket the second time and he was undefeated with 162 to his credit when the match ended, Glou- cester's score being 263 for three wickets.

for

Notts, v. Warwick,

Larwood was responsible some fine bowling at Nottingham when Warwick were dismissed in the first innings for 144. He took seven for 57. Notts. went in to make 258 for nine wickets when they declared. Mayer took five for 63. Going in again, Warwick made 179 for the loss of three wickets before the match ended.

Surrey v. Northants, Northants. batted first and knocked up 255. Surrey went in to make 282, Sandham being undefeated at 125. There was no further play.

Lancashire v. Glamorgan.

Office.'

It is also broadcast at the 60th minute of each hour by ZBW on 355 metres telephony.

WATER LEVELS.

ON WEST, NORTH AND EAST RIVERS.

neces-

of the Adjutant and the Corps sitating frequent, maneuvring. Sergeant-Major. (repeated).

Leave.

Captain H. R. Farsyth, Scottish Company, from 7.8.30 to 20.8.80.

Strength.

The airship had encountered fog, a strong headwind, and as- sorted weather generally, as she followed the course of the St. Lawrence. After passing Gross The following recruits have been Island, 20 miles east of Quebec, taken on the strength and posted as she had trouble with the fabric of under:

The following table, issued by

No. 1576 Pte. C., A., Figueiredo, the tail fin and had to reduce the Kwangtung River Conservancy Portuguese Company, as from 29.7.30. speed to ten

knots. Temporary Commission, shows in English feet

No. 157 Pic. A. V. Gouano, Portu-repairs were effected in an hour and a half, and speed was in- the water levels on the Westguese Company, as from 29.7.30. River. River, on the dates named:

North River and East No. 1 Platoon, as from pingdale, creased to 20 knots.

The airship passed over and July 31 Aug 1

circled Quebec, huge crowds 2G.% 26.3

Shithing Tsingyuen Samshui Sheklung

8.7

8.6

15.2

TA

16:2 6.5

The highest levels on record are: Shinking. 41 feet; Taing- yueb, 20.2 feet; Samshui, 27.3 feet; Sheklung 15.5 feet.

The lowest level on record at Samshui is minus 5. feet and at Sheklung minus 2.7 feet.

EXCHANGE RATES.

E. Tyldesley played a fine in- ings for Lancashire and made 124 without losing his wicket. Lanca- Paris shire declared at 236 for two and Brussels when Glamorgan went in they Amsterdam made 207. The game ended with Berlin Lancashire's second inning's score Copenhagen at 55 for three-Reuter.

Vienna Helsingfors Lisbon Bucharest Shanghai Yokohama

To-day's Matches.

&

The following matches are Buenos Aires

Surrey v. Nottinghamshire at New York

starting to-day:

the Oval

bury.

Kent v, Hampshire at Canter Milan

Geneva

Stockholm

Prague

Sussex v. Middlesex at Brighton Oslo

(Tate's benefit),

Warwickshire v. Derbyshire at Madrid

Birmingham.

Gloucestershire

Clifton.

Lancashire

Manchester,

Athens Athe Tuio v. Somerset at Bombay

Hongkong v.: Yorkshire at Silver (Snot)

Silver (Forward)

Northamptonshire v. Leicester- shire at Northampton.

Worcestershire

Worcester.

Essex at

at

Glamorgan v. Australians

Swansea.

London, Aug. 1.

123.81 34.8012 12.0914

No. 1678 Pte. H. S.

30.7.20

9,7.00.

Struck Off The Strength.

No. 1274 B. S. Major E. P. Streat-watching and displaying great field, The Battery, as from 23.7.30.

No. 948 Q. M. Sgt. G. Davidson, Machine Gun Troop, as from 24.7.30. (Sgd.) W. H. G. GOATER, CAPTAIN,

Adjutant, H. K. V. D. C.

Notice.

enthusiasm. She passed over sev eral liners whose passengers rush- ed to the boat decks and cheered her. She exchanged greetings

with them all, saying that all on

Promenade Concert.-A further board the airship were enjoying meeting of the Promenade Con- the trip, although they would be cert Committee

да detailed in glad to reach Montreal where, last Orders will be held at Head-they could smoke. quarters at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6th. C.S.M. Padgett has been crowd at St. Hubert when they Cheers rose from the immense co-opted on to the Committee.

Promenade Concert will take saw the airship steadily approach- place at Volunteer Headquarters on Ing the silver, spear-like mast in Friday,

August 8th. at 9.30 p.m. His the centre of the aerodrome. Her Excellency the Governor and Lady commander immediately signalled Peel will be present.

that in view of the unfavourable conditions he would not moor bo- fore sunrise;

Admission tickets can be obtained at Volunteer Headquarters.

R. E. Shoot.The following scores were obtained by the Members of the 20.38 Engineer Company at the Royal ED- 18.16 gineer Rifle Meeting on Sunday last, 34.45 27th July: 1973

1084 Spr. Ross

818

40%

Capt

2/0 11/32

200x BOOK -600x

H.P.5.85 ILP.B.Sc 11.P.8.38, Tom

Smith 20

. Johnson

2/2

4.87 3/16 Cpl. Salter 23

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29 17

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67

12

52

8

41

28

22

17

25.06% CM.S.

Everest 93.01

Coom Strange 18

43.15 Hooper

375

23

88 389

15

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Spr. Rosa obtained the highest ag- 5 1/16 gregate for the Volunteers and

1/5 celved a prize of a Silver Spoon..

1/3

16

15 1/16 British Wireless:

MORE RAIN.

The local weather forecast is: South winds, fresh; overcast; rain,

Safely Moored

Later..

The R.100, was safely moored at 5,40 in the morning, this marking the completion of a trip of over three thousand miles.--Reuters, American Service.

Two brothers, James and Alex ander Adam, aged 8 and 13 were killed while bird-nesting on the eliffs at the Kincardineshire village of Cove. They had, op re-parently, been attracted by e gull's egg in a nest. James fell over the rocks into deep water. His brother tried to grasp him, but lost his balance and also fell over the cliff. Their mother and sister saw the tragedy. Mra. Adam bad gone to call her "chil- dren home, and saw two boys fall over the crag, but did not then know that they were her sons,

It rained nearly every day of July at the Botanical Gardens, Only seven days were absolutely dry. The biggest fall on one day was 7.49 inches on the 24th., while 4.80 Inches fell on the 15th. The total fall was 31.51 inches.

Most of the Communists are Reuter. belleved to have left the city-

of

and

There were minor disturbances in other parts of the city. Alto- gether there were rests-Reuter.

seventeen ar-

SHARE PRICES.

TODAY'S QUOTATIONS.

The following is the list of local share quotations issued. to-day:

Banka.

Hongkong Bank, $1515 b. Chartered Bank, $171. n. Mercantile A, & B., £28) n.. East Asia $121 n.

Insurances.

Canton Ins., $945 Union Ins., $440 s.

n.

North China Ins., Tia. 160 b Yangtaze Ins., $50 n China Underwriters, $2.65 b.. China Fires, $400 b. H. K. Fire Ine., $955 b.

Shipping.

Douglanos, $26 b.

H.K. Stoomoots, $251. b. Indo-Chinas. (Def.) $43 n. Union Waterboats $32 n.

Mining.

Benguete, 88. Kailans, 31/3 .

Langkate, Tis, 8} a.

B'hai Explorations, Tis. 1.30 b Raubs, 8241 b.

Tronoba, 21/- n.

Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $171 Whampoa Doaks, $39 China Piovidents $5.34 b. Hongkews, Tis 260 b.

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b

Now Engineerings, Tis. 7 n. Shanghai Dooks. Tis. 124 b.

Cottons.

Ewo Cottons, Tle: 11.30 8. S'hal Cottons, Tis, 78 (old). n. Landa, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotels, $11.25 H. K. Lands, $847 a.. S'hal Lands Tls. 290 Humphreys, $16 50 Renities, $8.90° b. Chinese Estates $87

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Public Utilities. Tramways, $19 Peak Trams fold) $12 Star Ferries, $86 b. Chins Lights, (Old) $25% s H. K. Electrics, $771 b Macao Electrios, $23 n. Telephones $32.10 D. China Buses, Tia. 18) b. Singapore Tractions, 10/8.

Industrials.

China Bugars, $1. 8.. Malabons, $27

II.

Cald: Macg. Ord: Tis. 10.75 a.. Canton Ices, $2.50 n. Cements (Comb.) $18.30 Ropes $11.b. United Asbestos $5 Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $25.15 b Der A. Wings, $1 b. Watsons, $19)

Lane Crawfords, $3. Mackintosha, $18) b Sinceres, $11.30 n.

MiscellaneoIZA, * Amusements, $26 b. Constructions, $1.90 b B'que Ind. G. Bonds, 61% n. H.K.G. Loan 8% Prem.

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