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LOCAL BRANCH,

PRIME MINISTER PRINCE OF WALES DAYLIGHT OUTRAGE NO PEACE TALKS CHINA'S INTERNAL JEWISH BEQUEST

APPEALS

FOR BOLDNESS.

INDIAN CONFERENCE

SPEECHES.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S FAMOUS

PROCLAMATION.

MUTUAL GOOD WILL.

FLIES DO.X.

TAKES FULL CONTROL FOR TEN MINUTES.

“A WONDERFUL SHIP."

London, Nov. 12.

The Prince of Wales, after fly- ing from Hendon Aerodrome, near London, to Southampton Water to-day was a passenger in a demonstration light in the Ger- man lying boat Do.X. which is to cross the Atlantic.

To the surprise of officials at London, Nov. 12,

Calshot Aerodrome, near South- ampton, where the Do.X. is The King Emperor's Speech moored, the Prince arrived in an at the inauguration of the Amphibian machine, the "Sarel Indian Round-Table Conference, |'Cloud,"

most powerful together with summaries of the amphibian, owned by Mr. Holt, other speeches, was broadcast the wealthy Canadian business throughout India, Australia,

mian.

A

Canada, United States, Ger-across to the DoX. where Doctor The machine alighted and taxing

BY PIRATES.

NORWEGIAN STEAMER

VICTIMISED.

SHIP TAKEN TO MIRS BAY” IN BRITISH WATERS.

YET HELD.

CHANG HSUEH-LIANG

KEPT BUSY.

DISANDMENT CONFERENCE CONTEMPLATED. “

PLENARY SESSION.

PROBLEMS.

“AGENDA” IN CHANG-CHIANG CONVERSATIONS.

MINISTRY CHANGES.

Nanking, Nov. 13.

It is generally believed that the outatanding issues for discussion between Chang Hauch-liang and

DISPUTE.

MONEY FOR POOR OF JERUSALEM.

"PRINCIPAL SYNAGOGUE"

CLAIMANTS.

A bequest in the will of a for- mer Hongkong resident to the

Chiang Kai-shek, which are to bo SETTLEMENT "AGREED. taken up soon, will concern na- Nanking, Nov. 12.

tional defence, the reorganization No official conference between of the Kusminchun and Shansi Chang Hsueh-liang and Chiang troops and possible changes in the chief Jewish Synagogue in Jeru Kai-shek has yet been held, but Personnel of the National Govern

ment.

salem, prompted JR action, taking advantage of the pre- It is predicted in ordinarily which was settled in the Supreme sence in Nanking of the Mukden well-informed circles that the Court before Mr. Justice Wood and other prominent military Ministers for War, Finance, For- this morning.

The proceedings arose from a ment has announced its inten Communications will remain un-bequest in the will of Sema Beli- tions of summoning a Disband-changed, but it is reported that lios, of Calcutta, and the Hong- s.s.ment Conference to meet next new men will probably be appoint-kong Hotel, dated August 23, 1923, Home Affairs, Agriculture and my debts, my funeral and testa- Mines.

mentary expenses and of legacies

STEWARD SHOT DOWN. leaders, the National Govern-eign Affairs, and Railway's, and

many, Denmark and Holland. and Fran Dornier welcomed the Bride of Shoto 2,000 pirated ad to the portrollos of Education, which read: After payment of

OUND from Swatow to Bangkok, the Norwegian

On returning from a brief light. over the Isle of Wight, it was stated that for a brief spell the Prince took full control of the Do.X.

At the end of the sitting, Mr. | Prince. Ramsay MacDonald, the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Conference, proposed that a com- mittee to advise the conference on the conduct of business should | he constituted, composed of six- teen members representative of the delegations.

The Conference later adjourned until Monday when it will meet during the morning at St. James's Palace.

Tardiness Reply.

In the course of his speech, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald said, that the declarations made. by British Sovereigns and statesmen frem time to time that Great Britain's work in India was to, prepare her for self-government have been plain.

If some say that these declara- tions have been applied with woeful tardiness, I reply that no- permanent evolution has seemed to anyone passing through the

We hive met to try and register, by agreement, recognition of the fact that Indie has reached a dis- tinctive point in the process of her evolution.

Whatever that

Give and Take.

During the flight the Prince, who was much impressed with the

ying boat, toasted the Comman-. der and the crew and wished them success on their Atlantic fight.

A short flight was later made to enable the Prince to see the vessel; take off and alight on the water. The Do. is expected to leave Cal- shot on Friday.

The Prince later New back to London. He took over the con- trols of the DoX for ten minutes and remarked subsequently: "She is a wonderful ship."-Reuter and British Wireless.

FRENCHMEN'S DASH TO SAIGON.

Conletto

REPORTED.

Lady Flier Sets Out.

Villa Coublay, Nov. 12.

ANGLO-ARGENTINE

TRADE.

AGREEMENT SOON TO BE PUT INTO FORCE

by a gang of desperadoes yesterday, a Chinese steward being shot and badly wounded, while the chief and third compradores were kidnapped, presumably for ransom.

Less than four months have elapsed since the last seizure by pirates of an ocean-going steamer, and the latest outrage contains several unusual features.

The gang attacked in full daylight; at noon yesterday to be precise, while they made their landing at Mirs Bay, in British waters, this being the first instance of such daring within memory,

It was not until daylight this morning that the vessel was released, a wireless message being despatched to Hongkong immediately the pirates had left.

:

Main details of the experiences of the Officers and crew of the ship are still lacking, but from interviews secured this morning with the wounded man and a pantry boy, the essential facts can be re-constructed.

fun.

NO RESISTANCE OFFERED.

Two Shots Only.

Kuomintang Plenary Session.

The greatest importance is at-

It is also suggested that Yu Yu-and bequests hereinbefore con tached to this, proposal as it is anticipated that in the event of jen will be appointed heat either tained, I give, devise and be- of the Executive or of the Con-queath, all the residue and re the Manchurian and Nanking

trol Yuan.

mainder of my estate and effects leaders achieving an understand-

whatsoever unto the principal On the military side it appears Jewish synagogue in Jerusalem, ing regarding disbandment, the preservation of peace will be likely that the two leuders will to be invested by the governing assured. General Chang Hsueh agree that part of the Kuomin- body of that synagogue in such liang will, presumably, represent chun shall be reorganised and dis- securities as they may think fit Manchurian interests at the Distributed to various parts of the upon.trust, to apply the annual in-

country for bandit suppression.

come thereof in succouring the Chang Hsueh-liang may under-poor and needy in Jerusalem, and Fourth Plenary Session.

take the reorganisation of the direct that the receipt by the Shansi troops, and it is reported Treasurer for the time being of Kuomintang C.E.C. commissioners for a fortnight-Reuter.

There was a big gathering of that he may remain in Nanking the said principal synagogue in this morning at Central Head-

Jerusalem be a good discharge to quarters when the Fourth Plenary

the executors and trustees who shall not be answerable for the Session was opened.

subsequent application of the arid money.

bandment Conference.

Prior

com-

These, it is understood, were were well versed in various dialects.ent officials, including Chiang the only shots fired during the attack, the pirates gaining:control of the bridge before the officers an opportunity of offering resistance.

IL is the first time that

BRITAIN'S TRADE

FIGURES.

SOME IMPROVEMENT ON. SEPTEMBER.

RUBBER COMMITTEE

RESIGNING.

CONSIDERS ITS TASK IS ·

ENDED.

Two Claimants.

on commission both in Jerusalem and Calcutta,

Supreme Court to-day, Mr. F. C Subsequently, the third defen- dant withdrew, and at the

Jenkin, (instructed by Mr. D. J. Lewis, of Johnson, Stokes, and Master), appeared to satisfy the Court that the Yochanan Ben Zakkai Synagogue was the princi pal Jewish synagogue in Jerusa lem and, therefore, entitled to the bequest.

Among others present were Mashal Chiang Kai-shek, Generals Chang Hsuch-liang. Ho Ying-

Three defendants were named, ching, Chan Ming-shu, Ho Chen- chun. Chu Pei-teh, and Mesars,

these being the. Attorney Gen- Son Fo, C. T. Wang, Tai Chi-tao,

eral of Hongkong, the Chief Rab- | Wu Teh-chen, Yu Yu-jen,`Ting

bi Meir and the General Cornell The pirates were in full control From all accounts he was the only Wei-fan, T. V. Soong, Wang Pel- period of progress to be anything| ARRIVAL. IN BANGKOK NOW of the Hirundo from noon yester-casualty, having been unfortunate chun, H. H. Kung, Liu Chi-wen,

London, Nov. 12.

of the Yochanan Ben Zakkai Synagogue, of the Sephardic Jews but tardy.

day until daylight this morning. enough to be the victim of the Chan Chak, Wa. Tse-hui, Chang turns for October show a welcome Kook and the General Council of Although the Board of Trade re- of Jerusalem, and the Chief Rabbi Exactly how many took part in only two shots fired by the pirates. Ching-kiang, Tsai Yuen-pei, and improvement in trade as compar- the Beth Jacob

for Hurva) Hanghok, Nov. 12. the hatrage cannot be estimated.

Wounded Man's Story.

Wo Han-min, who presided at the ed with September, the values of Synagogue of the Ashkenzie Jewя and Lalouette, the but it appears that the party divid-

meetings, Ile told the Telegraph repre-

exports and Imports were much of Jerusalem." Preach thers, have arrived hereed up, gathered unostentatiously at

In his inaugural speech, fr. below those of the corresponding from Caleutia. They have a hop vital points aboard and rushed the native that at the time the W Hon-min, the head of the month of last year.

Both Councils claimed theirs to be the principal synagogue in agreement of 400 miles before them to com- bridge, took control of the main pirate revealed their presence, Legislative Council, mentioned

The exports last month totalled Jerusalem, according to the may be, there will be some plete their brilliant flight from deck and the engine-room simul- be was supervising cooking the that the opening of the Kuomin- £46,900,000

with description in the will of Sema taneously. who will say that it is not good | Paris to Saigon-Renter.

us compared galley. Hearing a hurry urry tang Session synchronised with £42,700,000 in September, and Belillos, and evidence was taken. enough, and some who will say

The Chinese steward was shot outside, he stepped into the alley- the birthday of the late Dr. Sun 264,500,000 in October last year. that it goes too far. Let them

down on coming to the door of the way, and was in-tantly wounded Yat-sen, the Kuomintang founder,

The imports amounted to £90, say so. We must boldly come

galley when the pirates made their by shots fired by one of a party of He said that the public Mademoiselle Hillze has started first rush, to see what was the four pirates which was rushing placing the highest hopes in the in September, and £118,200,000 in were 800,000 compared with £78,000,000 out and appeal to intelligent

an attempt to fly to Saigon and cause of the commotion. One of through the alleyway. He then Plenary Session, trusting it would October last. British Wireless. and informed public opinion,

back in I light aeroplane. the gaug immediately opened fire dashed into a cabin and remained

acco lish something towards the Civil disorder is by way of Reuter,

on him without compunction, two there until the departure of the unisation of China. reaction and it destroys social

bullets taking effect, one in the Pirates. mentality from which all con-

shoulder and the other in

'Asked if he could distinguish the Mausoleum. Ccremony. the Pirate Chief, the injured man re- Atitutional development derives

which and upon

all internal

plied in the negative. He could

to the opening of the administration is based. Men

ay, however, that all the pirates Session, over five hundred promin- who co-operate are the pioneers of

Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., progress.

From his point of observation, he Kai-shek and. Chang Hsueh-liang counted at least twelve pirates, were present at the Central Kuo- |

(instructed by Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist) was for the third-de- me of whom moved about with minting auditorium at a but arms.

memorative service given in con-

Amsterdam, Nov. 12.

fendant, and Mr. Somerset While the injured man was connexion with the anniversary of It is understood that at the Fitzroy, instructed by Mr. Holmes, eyed to Blake Pier, where an am- the birthday of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

the Crown Solicitor, appeared on Producers meeting ar behalf of the Attorney General, Rubber anyulance was waiting to take him to Messrs. Wu Tse-hui and Wu ranged for the 17th instant to

Han-min delivered speeches on the discuss further the crisis in the cited as the first defendant. life and work of the late Kuomin- industry, the Rubber Committee tang founder. All 11 o'clock the apparently intends to tender its leaders were present at the un-resignation.

Mr. Jenkin, read extracts of veiling ceremony of a statue of

evidence given on commission by It is concluded from this deci- David Jaon Moses, in Calcutta. the Father of the Republic at the sion that the Committee considers The witness had carried out com- The outrage follows very quick

Mausoleum, performed by Chang that its task is ended.--Reuter,

prehensive research into the his ly upon un official notification,

Hsuch-liang.

tory and life of the Jewish com issued a few days back, warning

The proceedings were marked. Pantryboy's Experience:

munity. In Palestine, and he had ship-masters that a gang of pirates

by gunfire salutes while all public |

written and had had published, a Very little of the actual piracy institutions celebrated the occa- had left the Bias Bay area for ar

book and several articles on the unknown

sould be told by Nya Mok-hin, asion, a general holiday being de destination-possibly|

subject. In the course of his. in Shanghai.

antryboy, who was on the main clared.

vestigations into the history of According to one of the victims,he pirates made their appearance. deck washing clothes at the time

Taiyuan Bombing.

the Yochanan Synagogue, he had the gang was extraordinarily thor They came up from below just

NORTHERN RHODESIA NOT. satisfied himself that it was the In connexion with the planes of ough in its activities aboard. Thes ifter two shots had been heard, the Manchurian Government to

AFFECTED

oldest

in Jewish Synagogue of to the aspirations

TWENTY-ONE PERSONS made a complete haul of the posses and made for the spot where the strengthen defences on the fron-

Jerusalem at which prayers and the Princes and the peoples of

UNDER ARREST.

sions of the

services were still conducted. Chinese passengers, pantryboy was in company with a tier, twenty India and by that alone

London, Nov. 12., German hombing numbering some 200, and of the off-number of Chinee passengers. realisation be given to the

aeroplanes arrived at Mukden this In the House of Commons, Mr. H Visits of Royalty. eers, and Mrs. Pedersen, the wife New York, Nov. 12. noble words

Queen of

Vic-

Oμ the appearance of Twerity ore people have been of the captain, who was aboard the pirates, some of whom were armed, the Manchurian programme for Dominions, said the Joint Com-

the morning. The purchase is part of W. Lunn, Under-Secretary for the He produced records of visits to toria, who seid, in 11

the passengers took fright and famous proclamation: "In their arrested allegedly as participanta vessel. prosperity will be our strength, in in a drug ring which has been

began to scatter, 'But the pirates their contentment our security, in carrying on a business amounting The Hirundo entered harbour shouted to them that if they did their gratitude our best reward." to 210,000 weekly in supplying at 11.45 this morning under escort not remain where they were, they May we all labour whole-heartedly narcotics in the foreign quarter of of a police launch, She tied up with mutual trust and goodwill New York-Reuters American near Green Island, and was soon

Service. for the attainment of so great an 'end.

London, Nov. 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Arthur

Henderson. said the

had

The Maharajaḥ of Jammu and Kashmir Baid: "Neither England nor India can afford to see this conference end in, failure. We

be impressed by mutual Secretary,

Foreign ship operated by Messrs. Thoresenhe Government Civil Hospital, a must understanding and good-will. We Minister for Foreign Affairs re-been pirated, and possibly

Argentine local agents for the owners, hasipid control was maintained by the

this police investigators of the move shell need to give and

take.cently informed the British Am-accounts If we succeed it is England no bassador that Lord D'Abernon's vessel carried no guards.

for the fact that the|ments of all persons on board. Passengers were closely shephered less than India which gains. If agreement awaits the approval of we fail, it is India no less than

shout by police officers, and it would ppear that all the Chinese on the England which loses. We

firundu were being subjected to lose interrogation.

no

the Senate, and, when this was are given, the Executive would take the necessary steps to put it into force-British Wireless,

belligerenta assembled to dictate or accept peace, but partners met together to adjust mutual interests to the common benefit."

our

Victoria's Proclamation.

"The 'Gaekwar of Baroda said: By concesion in a gerenous

measure

Promises to Indis.

can

NEW YORK DRUG RING ALLEGATIONS.

MRS. BRUCE REACHES AMOY.

NEXT HOP PROBABLY"

"TO-MORROW.

Mr. Srinavasa Sustri declared: Through all the clouds of pre judice and misunderstanding that have darkened the problem, two statements of policy shine like stars by whose light we can guide ourselves. They both have the authority of His Majesty's Govern- | ment. One was made. by the Viceroy a year ago, to the effect that the natural issue of India's constitutional progress as con- Mrs. Bruce will probably leave

(Continued on Page 15.) on Friday.-Reuter,

Amoy, Nov. 12.

Official Warning.

Arrival in Harbour.

would be shot.

UNION OF EAST AFRICA.

Expert Evidence.

mittee Intended

the Synagogue by European

·an expansion of aerial strength.

to be act up to Following a request from the enquire into closer union in East royalty, including a visit by H.I.M. Chinese Chamber of Commerce Africa would not be instructed to Franz Joseph of Austrin in 1820 at Taiyuanfu,

the Nationalist enquire into the future states and and of King Edward VII of Eng- commander at Chengchow has constitution of Northern Rhodesia land. There was also a record of H.M. King George V visiting the A Hungry Gang.

promised to cease the bombing of British Wireless.

house of the then Chief Rabbi of. surrounded by a fleet of official The pantryboy was then Taiyuanfu for a few dayson

the Sephardic Jews on the Pass- craft, including a launch convey-bundled into the pantry, where condition that Marshai Yen Høj-

over Night of 1882, when a special. ing a doctor to attend to the five or six other Chinese were ahan leaves the city. The Nation- DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, service was held wounded man,

already locked up. and they allalists will resume the attack: if Shortly afterwards, the wound-stayed there until after the de-Marshal Yen refuses to leave cd steward was taken down the parture of the pirates at daylight Shinsi. gangway into one of the policej to-day.

Between four and five o'clock

launches, but the fact that he was able to sit and reply to a few yesterday afternoon, the "boy" was kept busy preparing meals

questions put to him by a for the pirates, who expressed a

FINE WEATHER.

The Royal Observatory reports

LEAVES ADDISA BABA ON SHOOTING TRIP.

Addisa Baba, Nov. 12. The Duke of Gloucester left for

A Sephardic synagogue was in existence in Jerusalem in 1628, and the Ben Zakkal was repaired. and toovate in 1999.

Mr Somerset Fitzroy said that he was prepared to admit that the Yochanan Ben Zakkai" synagogue,

Mrs. Bruce made a good landing that he was not in a very bad way. gruel. They partook of this and is now central near Shanghai, connexion with the Coronation of gue in Jerusalem. 156 km

Telegraph representative showed partiality for chicken and rice that the anticyclone has weakened odjo to-day the ceremonies in as the principal Jewish synago-%

at Amoy at 430 pan. to-day..

needing slight repairs.

"A leakage from the same

He had received two wounds, one liberally, and afterwards compll-The monsoon will moderate along the Emperor having concluded in the left shoulder, from which meated the "boy" on the exca- the S.E coast of China and over the bullet had been extracted, and lence of his cooking!

the other a clean flesh wound in The No. 1 compradore who was the upper part of his left mom. {Continued on Page 11.) 27

the North China Sea. The local graph camera and he hopes to

H.RH took with a cinemato forecast is N.E. winds, frean; obtain films of rare animala Fine.

Reuter

Justice Wood, in concurring, made Mr. Potter also agreed, and Mr.

granted in favour of the second an order for a declaration to be

defendants, with costs of all par ties to be paid out of the estate,

Ab