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MERCHANT ROBBED BETTY WINS WAY

OF $20,000.

HONGKONG PASSENGER'S BIG LOSSES.

DRAFTS AND NOTES.

Canton, Aug. 21.

A returned morchant from America, named Kwan Shung-shun, while on his way back to his na- tive village from Hongkong to Kongmoon, was relieved of over $20,000, Hongkong currency, be-

sides his wrist watch and pass books, says a pondent

Kongmoon corres-

The incident took place at the wharf at Pakkai, Kongmoon, at 7 am. on the 18th, when he dis- embarked from the 8.8. On Lee. His pocket-book, which was attach- ed to his belt, said to have contain ed over $20,000 in notes and sight drafts, was picked while he was attending to his luggage. As Roon As he became aware of his loss, he immediately notified the po lice. The latter at once began a search of all those present on the wharf, but with no result.

According to his statements to the police, his losses amount to $8.600.00 in drafts issued by the Sincere Co., while othere issued by the Wing On Co., amounting to 84,000 and 38,000, were also includ- ed in his looses. The rest were all in notes. Besides this his other losses" include passbooks of the Na- tional Commercial & Savings Bank issued by their Singapore and Hongkong offices.

Apart from the search of these on the wharf, the police also had all the junks lying in the hart gur thoroughly examined on the day the matter was reported, but neither the culprits nor the morics have yet been

found. The matter is engaging the attention of the Kongmoon Police-Canton News "Agency.

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GLOUCESTER LOSE 'GROUND.

(Continued from Page 1.) 102. Root and Perks shared the wickets, the former taking five for and the latter four for 36. Worcester went in to bat strongly and declared with their total at 333 for six wickets. Wright played a fine innings, being dismissed when he had made nine over his century. Surrey's batting im proved when they went to the wicket again and they compiled 253, Perks taking five for 54. Worcester, only wanting 23 runs to win, obtained them without the

wicket. loss of

Middlesex ▾ Somerset.

TO FINALS.

SUCCESSES IN US. SINGLES

AND DOUBLES.

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Forest Hills, Aug. 22. In the semi-finals of the Ameri- can championships Miss Betty Nuthall defeated Miss Majoric Morrill 6/8, 6/4, 6/2.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1930,

ESTATE OF MR. C. P. ANDERSON,

ARCHITECT. LEAVES $3,800

VIEWS ON SIMON REPORT.

EXPRESSED BY EUROPEANS

IN CALCUTTA.

ACTION DEMANDED.

'PLANE TO SHIP TALK.

VOICES SENT OVER 8,000 MILES.

MAJESTIC RECORD.

IN HONGKONG,

Local estate to the value of $3,- 800 was left by the late Mr. Char- TWO EASY VICTORIES.lea Peake Anderson, architect, formerly of Hongkong, and late of No. 8. Bulstrode Street Marylebone, Middlesex, who died on November

Calcutta, Aug. 22. 23, 1929, Gross estate outside The adjourned meeting of the Hongkong amounts to £142 15s..

local branch of the European As Re-sealing of letters of admini-sociation passed by an overwhelm- stration have been granted to Mr. ing majority the resolution that G. G. N. Tinson, of Messrs. John "it is essential that seditious pro- perfect conversation son, Stokes and Master, who is at paganda and unconstitutional agita torney for the widow, Constance tion should be dealt with famly Anderson, administratrix, of No. once and for all, and that mean 112, Adelaide Road, Hampstead, while measures with regard to London.

political advancement should be postponed."

In the other semi-final, Mrs. Harper beat Baroness Levi 6/2, 6/3.

Miss Nuthall with Miss Sarah Palfrey also won the doubles semi- final, beating Miss Morrill and Miss Penelope Anderson by 6/2, G/4.

In the other doubles semi-final, Mrs. Harper and Miss Edith Cross defented Miss Marjorie Gladnun and Miss Josephine Cruickshank 6/4, 2/6, 6/4-Renter's American Service.

Nawport (RI), Aug. 22. In the semi-finals of the Casino

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To the many recent records in when Captain Lewis Yancey, an radio telephony another was added American aviator flying in the aeroplane Pilot Radio, 3,500 feet above Buenos Aires, carried on a with the

White Star liner Majestic, then eastbound about 400 miles from the English coast.

The connexion was made by the acroplane working directly with the Hurlingham Transmitting and The meeting also approved the re- Platanos Receiving Stations of the commendations of the Simon Com Internacional Radio Argentina in. mission, "subject to such modifica Buenos Aires, then by the Intelco tions where necessary as better to radio link to Madrid, the land lines ensure a strong Government, justice of the Spanish Telephone Company, to all sections of the community, the land lines of the French Gov- the preservation of personal rights ernment, submarine cable across and complete equality in trading the English Channel, land line to

invitation tournament, Tilden had Bay, who is attorney for the widow status between British and Indian Rugby, and lastly, from the British

subjects of the Crown in India".

a walk-over from Hunter, who scratched, whilst Allison beat Lott 2/6, 6/3, 7/5.6/3,-Reater American Service.

LARCENY. FROM N.A.A.F.I.

(Continued from Page 1.) ber of a community and make a

new start.

Mr. George Morrison, saw-miller, late of No. 14, Stanley Terrace, Quarry Bay, who died at St. Paul's Hospital on or about October 13. last year, left Hongkong estate worth $12.700. Letters of admini- stration with the will annexed have been granted to Mr. John Laing, foreman shipbuilder of Quarry

Post Office radio ship-to-shore sta- Jeannie Morrison (or Kemp), who is residing at No. 17, Ardgowan The meeting was adjourned from tion at Rugby to the Majestic. Square, Greenock. Renfrew, Scot-Wednesday when the European Captain Yancey conversed clear- community packed the New Empirely for several minutes with Captain Theatre to discuss conflicting re- White of the Majestic, and other solutions. The first of these had officials. He gave his position and. considerable support, advocating after delivering an invitation to the repeal of the Government of the Majestic officers to be his guests India Act of 1919 and a reversion at a dinner in New York, informed to the modified form of the Morley- them that he was returning to New Minto 'reforms of 1909. The second York

prepare for a trans was an official resolution general-Atlantic flight in September. ly approving the report of the The conversation involved the Simon Commission.

transmission of the voice over 8,000 miles

land.

Testator bequeathed everything to his wife with the provision that if she died the estate should be equally divided betwen their two children, Alexander and Caroline.

EMPLOYERS REPORTS ON MUI-TSAL

MAY NOW BE MADE AT HOSPITALS.

The speeches 'revealed a sharp division and a show .of hande apparently rejected the second re- solution, but the theatre was re- quired for a performance and there was no time to take a counting. The meeting consequently adjourn- ed until to-day.-Reuter.

Mad, Stupid or ignorant. Mr. Lo remarked that the de- fendant must have been mad, stupid or absolutely ignorant to

It is intimated that Regulation have committed the offence or he 5 of the regulations made by the had not realised the seriousness Governor-in-Council under the... of the matter. There was no Female Domestic Service chance of the defalcations bring ance, 1923, is now amended by the covered up, as in the case anan insertion, in paragraph (2), of “or embezzling money and making it at the Tung Wa Hospital, or at the up again. In the present case, Kwong Wah Hospital," next after detection had to come even if the "or at any police station," money had been paid back.

Proceeding, Mr. Lo said he would also like to say that the defendant's family since the sad and regret- table affair, had made full repara tions and he (Mr. Lo) hoped his Worship would take that into con- sideration. The money had been restored, and, as Mr. Prior had said, the defendant was a young man with a wife and family. He (Mr. Lo) therefore asked his Wor- ship to exercise the discretion which he undoubtedly had and not send the defendant to gaol..

His Worship said

Ordin-

Calcutta Has a Mayor.

Calcutta, Aug. 22- Subhas Chandra Base has been

elected Mayor of Calcutta, defeat-

ing the Moslem candidate. Two previous meetings for the purpose | The effect of the amendment is to have been held, both being aban- provide two additional places at doned owing to disturbances. Mr. which report may be made by the Sea Gupta was among the candi- employer, who produces the pres-dates, but announced recently that eribed identification ticket, upon he would retire if a Moslem candi- (a) the death of the mui-tsai; (b)date was put forward.-Reuter, the disappearance of the mui-taai; (c) any intended removal of the mui-teat from the Colony whether temporarily or (d) any change of address of the mui-taai or of the employer; (e) the intended marri age of the mui-tsai,

If no identification ticket is pro- that as theduced any such report must be made prosecution had agreed with the de- at the office of the Secretary for fence in asking for leniency, he was Chinese `Affairs." prepared to impose a fine. He would fine the defendant $250, or three months' hard labour.

NOT TO RESUME AS TREASURER.

Two centuries were made in the match at Taunton when Lee hit) up 150 for Middlesex when they batted first, Middlesex carried their total to 339 for nine wickets and then declared. Somerset went in to make 264, a very fair score being made possible by the bright

THEODORE RECOMMENDĄ. TION TURNED DOWN. batting of Case. Ile knocked up 108 before his wicket fell, Mid- dlesex again declared in their

Syndey, Aug. 22. second innings with the score at It is understood that the Com-

to force a victory, Somerset play-the recommendation that Mr. ing cut time and being 133 for one Theodore, the wicket when the game ended.

Glamorgan ▾ Essex.

Little play was possible in the Glamorgan-Essex match which

of Mr. Scullin.

SHAUKIWAN ROAD REGULATION.

LENGTHY STOPS BY CARS

NOT ALLOWED.

Calcutta, Aug, 22.

The Legislative Council has passed the Bengal Criminal Law Amendment Bill, which empowers the Executive to effect arrest and detention without trial-Reuter,

MISS SHERLOCK HOLMES.

MAGISTRATE THANKS A WOMAN.

A woman's observation from "the house opposite" on four aus- pects in the West End led to three arrests.

At Marylebone Police Court The Traffic Regulations have

(46), painter, of Sidney Wicks been

by the further amended rescission of regulation 75A, and Sweetland (40), labourer, of no Lincoln-mews, Kilburn, Robert the substitution therefor of the fixed home, and Harry Beans (30), following regulation:

"75A. The driver, of a vehicle baker, of Waverley-road, Padding-

182 for six but they were unable monwealth has decided to reject shall not allow such vehicle to re- ton, were remanded in custody former Federal main in the portion of Shaukiwan charged with being concerned in breaking into premises of Our Treasurer, should resume his post Road between Causeway Bay Road as Treasurer during the absence and Bay View Police Station for a Boys' Clothing Co., Wigmore-street, longer time than is necessary for W., and stealing cloth, etc., valued enabling persons to enter or alight at £100.

Misa Lillian Joan Clifford, oe- from such vehicle."

The rescinded regulation prohi-cupying a maisonette in Wig- tramcar to a stop in the portion of afternoon she was looking out of Shaukiwan Road referred to in the her window, when she saw Sweet- new regulation, except where neces- land and Beams open the grating sary to enable the vehicle to leave in the pavement outside the com- or enter premises fronting on the paay's premises and descend into said portion of Shaukiwan Road; it the basement. further prohibited the overtaking

ended in a draw, eách team taking ground that it was necessary to bited the bringing of a vehicle or more-street; said that on Saturday

four points. Glamorgan made 117 for three and then declared. Essex went in to make 72 for two wickets.

Derby v Gloucester. It was very low scoring at Chesterfield where Derbyshire secured a victory on the first, In- nings against Gloucester. Derby- shire batted first to make 200, Goddard taking five for 71. Glou- cester replied with 171, Slater taking five of the wickets for 84 runs. Derbyshire made 170 in their second knock when Parker took six for 60 and Gloucester took their second inning's total to 57 for two.

Sussex v Lancashire.

The recommendation was made by Mr. Graves, president of the Australian Labour Party, on the have a strong representative of Labour at the helm, otherwise Mr. Seullin should not leave Australia at present.-Reuter.

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AMERICAN NAVAL YARDS.

PROPOSALS FOR CLOSING

DOWN.

Washington, Aug. 22.

She noticed another man stand-

by a vehicle ΟΙ tramear of anying at the corner of Wigmore motor vehicle or tramcar upon such street, while Wicks appeared push- portion of Shaukiwan Road.

ing a barrow. The man on the corner spoke to Wicks and, taking) some sacks from his barrow, threw them into the basement.

EXCHANGE RATES.

Mr. Jahncke, acting Secretary for the Navy, announces that he Paris has recommended the closing of New York the naval plants at Alexandria Brussels (Virginia) and South Charleston Amsterdam

Geneva Each team got four points, the West Virginia), and he is also Milan match being drawn. Sussex made contemplating recommending the Berlin 415 for 6 and then declared. The closing

the Charleston Stockholm innings was marked by fine cen-

(South Carolina) Yard.-Reuter's Copenhagen

Uslo turies by J. Parks and H. Parks, American Service.

Vienna the former making 116 and the

Prague Jatter 123. Lancashire made 227

Helsingfors for seven wickets.-Reuter.

To-day's Matches.

The following matches are starting to day:

Middlesex v Kent at Lord's. Surrey v Yorkshire at the Oval. Derbyshire v Essex at Derby. Hampshire Northants. at Bournemouth.

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A contractor's coolie, named Madrid Ah Lung, who was employed on the Lisbon diamantling of a crane at the Athens Naval Dockyard, fell to the ground, Bucharest a distance of about 20 feet, yes Rio terday afternoon. Removed to the Buenos Aires

Bombay Government Civil Hospital with Bom serious injuries, he died an hour Hongkong.

Shanghai after admission at 3.80 p.m. The Yokohama cause of the accident is being in- Silver (spot and forward) Notts, v Lancashire at Not-vestigated by the naval authorities tingham.

in conjunction with the civil Glamorgan v Somerset at Car- police.

Sussex▼ Worcestershire at Mr. T. R. Ingram, living at No. Eastbourne.

5, Torres Buildings, Kowloon, has reported to the police the theft of a push-bicycle yesterday while it was left outsido a friend's house in Cameron Road.

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Letestery Warwickshire at Hinckley.

Gloucester Australians at Bristol.

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TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

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

Banks.

Hongkong Bang, 81440 a. Chartered Bank, £164 n. Mercantile . & B., £28_n. East Asia 8121 n.

Insurances.

Canton Ins, #947) b. Union Ins., 8438 b. North China Ins., Tls. 160 b Yangtaze Ins., $50 n.

China Underwriters, $2.65 b. China Fires, $400 b. EL. K. Fire Ins., $980

Shipping.

b

Douglases, #28

b.

b.

H. K. Steam! oats, $241 Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $43 .n. Union Waterboats $32 n.

Mining,

Benguets, 8 n.

Kailans, 26:3 n.

Langkats, Tls, Si' n.

S'hai Explorations, Tis. 1.30 b Raubs, $221 B.

Tronoha, 21/-

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China Sugars, $1:25 b. Malabons, $27. Cald: Macg. Ord: Tis. 10,75 n. Canton Ices, $2.15 b. Cements (Comb.) $17.85 b. Ropes $11. B.

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long, however, he repined, and, nounced of Mr. Anthony Michael Hotel, rushed into a street car and Chinese General Chamber of Com- Duncombe Jewell, master mariner, resched the Government Civil merce yesterday it was unanimous- c/o the Indo-China SS. Company, Hospital. Here he reported his ly decided to make the usual an Shanghai, to Miss Gertrude Louise condition to the surgeon, and was nual donation of $1,000 to the Craik, travelling to Hongkong on given treatment which has now Hongkong University. board the as Morea.

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