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LOCAL DOG-OWNERS FINED.

PEAK RESIDENTS AMONG OFFENDERS,

ANCIENT HOUSES.

MORE POWERS TO PREVENT

EXPORTATION.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY.

UNEASINESS AMONG MOSLEMS.

and

IMMENSITY OF SPACE.

THE EARTH A NEWCOMER TO

THE UNIVERSE.

JANUARY 14, 1931.

MURDER TRIAL SURPRISE,

SERIOUS ALLEGATION BY SOLICITOR.

A remarkable incident markod the closing stages of the trial of Fred Gil, aged 26, who was sen- allfor the murder of Oliver Preston, an elderly moneylender, in his office at Keighley.

(Continued from Page 1.)

"If Adam had been A wireless Lord Ponsonby (Parliamentary stitution for India, and declared Secretary, Ministry of Transport), that unless safeguards for Mussul- operator and had sent out an 5.0.9. Several

prosecutions were

in moving in the House of Lorda, | mans were provided which govo o

It would not have reached the near brought against dog-owners before

est globular cluster of stars yet, Mr. Williams; at the Central Pollesecond reading of the Aucient complete sense of security, and

Monument Bill, pointed out that unless their co-operation

"If the first man to inhabit the Court this morning, accusing them the Once of Works was now the willing consent was obtained, no earth had built a wireless station tenced to death at Leeds Assizes of having falled to observe the custodian for a number of ancient constitution

a call for and sent out

to would work

in regulations, recently re-enford monuments in various parts o of

space to inquiren twenty-four hours. He had serious stations requiring all dogs to be mazzled or

лпу other in- country. During the

doubts of an All-India Federation if there wore

Dr. James Stewart Logan, of put on a leash when abroad.

ycars the popularity

telligent beings in the universo, Leeds, was called as a witness for materialising, but all nvenues

this call would not yet have reach the defence, and sold that he was Lieut. H. Gough, of the Royal places of interent had grently in-leading to it should be explored.

He thought the special powers

ed oven the nearest of the nebulae, asked to give evidenco only two Corps of Signals, residing at 260, creased, and the present Bill en-

These were statements by Sirdays previously. He understood The Peak, was summoned for abied the Commissioners of Works of the Governor General should

James Jeans, the astronomer, In the doctor who was to have given allowing a dog to be abroad without to carry out schemes for the pre-be limited to the case of a com-

broadenst talk from Londen evidence had been asked to retire plete breakdown or of

o grave a muzzle and, on admitting theservation of their amenities,

This matter had been brought emergency endangering the ponce when he described the birth of a from the case. offence, was fined $5.

forward in connexion with Had- and tranquillity of the country. When a summons was mentioned rian's Wall and the vallum. against Mr. van Gelder, of 261, The the Bill had been in existence ear Peak, the defendant remarked:"Ilier, an area round Stonehenge don't know, but I admit it. I quite could have been reserved without understand it is possible the dog the expenditure of the largo sum got out, I did not see myself." of money which had been neces- A fine of $6 was imposed.

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Mr. Schifler, of 8, Felix Villas, was sammuned for allowing two dogs to be abroad without muzzles, When asked if the summonses were correct the defendant replied:-"I think so I don't know who opened the door." His Worship fined Mrs, Schiffer $3 for each dog.

COAL AND COTTON DISPUTES.

THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT

INTERVENES.

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on

Mr. Srinivasa Sostri regretted it was necessary to put a block In the name of the Moslem com- munity upon further progress, If the Moslem demands were not met in full. He should have thought it possible to trust to arbitration or to the decisions

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star.

Mr. Charles Mycock, solicitor, of If calculations were correct, Sir Leeds, went into the witness-box Jumes said, our sun was not only and said: "When I was instructed loning, weight at the rate of four for the defence I attached great million tons a second, but was importance to the medical evidence, shrinking in size and brilliancy, and made it my business to find If we looked far enough shead, man-qualified as highly as could be in time it would not emit beat to give evidence. I found such n enough to keep everything on man, who went over to Keighley, earth from freezing, so that life exam

of the Government of India ar- would. In all probability, have dis. examined the scene of the crime rived at after careful considera- appeared from the earth before acquainted with the facts. On

"There is no doubt," he said, that old houses have been taken wholcanic and exported. down There

many instances of

tion. Some such method might houses having their valuable fon- tures destroyed, and panelling. still save the situation.

Areplaces, And doors, wrenched from them and export-

The only safeguards he favour- ed.

ed were regarding defence, ex- The sum total of these cases ternal affairs, and a certain napect all other may not be very great for the time of paramountry. Upon hein but with the advance of en-subjects he felt the Constitution gineering we may look forward to should not detract from the full the time when there will be no dif- powers of a Dominian.

wners," he said, "would be glad to have a few hundred pounds from an American or anyone else for one of these old barns,"

Conservative Statement.

and made himself fully.

Thursday he asked me to release then.

Sir James said that it looked him from the case and not press probable that the matter of the him to give evidence, I asked him universe started as a gas uniform why. He informed roc that the ly diffused through apace the Chief Constable of the West Rid- gna condensed into distinct de- ing had sent a highly-placed detec tached blubs, which were the pre- tive officer to tell him that he would ent nebulao, and if that conjec-run a serious risk if he gave evi- ture was sound they could piecedence in the case. together the story of the evolution leased him." of the universe,

Whether there was more com- Lord Prel said there were pointsplex life on other planets or other in the report which the Conserva-suns, or only less complex life, or tives would have to criticise, perchance no life at all, we sim- ply did out know, but as we looked down the almost endless vistas of the great corridor of time, we saw that our race was ព absoluta newcomer in the universo.

Indian Pollee Services, and that the recruiting, and controlling authority in future should be the Government of India.

"Europeans Only" Doomed.

On that I re-

Mr. Lowenthal (prosecuting)- The Chlef Constable of the West Riding is here and will be prepared {. #h=

The Judge-If this matter in to to Inquired into this is not the time and place for it. The doctor, whose name has been passed up to nie, may be asked what he has to say

about it.

Mr. Benton, a barrister, later ap plled for permission for the head of the Leeds C.1.D. to go luto the witness box and state that the al- legation made against him was on-

true.

fleulty in shifting houses from one continent to another, and, we fool that it is just as well that some provision for preventing any eventuality of that sort should be London, Jan. 13..

put into this Bill" (Hear, henr.) On the whole they thought it Active measures are being taken Lord Danesfort. (C) maintain better to draw up a joint state to-day by the Government toed that the clause empowering the ment as follows:-Lord Peel and arrivo at a settlement of the dis- Commissioners to prohibit the ex- Sir Samuel Hoare, with the in- Futen in the South Wales coalfield. port of ancient buildings was formation at their disposal, and where a stoppage of work is gen drawn too widely. He particular-with so many questions still un- eral, and in the Lancashire weav-ly referred to tithe harns.

"Many decided, are not convinced that 1kg disputes, which while at pre-

the kind of Executive envisaged sent confined to Burning wearing

in the report can be successfully sheds has threatened to lead to un

neapted to the special conditions extended stoppage of work owing

of an All-India Federation. They to the colton employers' decision

Lord Raglan (C) agreed that it therefore desired to ace further ex-

The Judge said that that was not to lock out the operatives.

would be rather severe on an own plored, methods for increasing It is recommended that there be the place for the reply to be made. Both owners' and miners' repre- er who was "hard up" to be pro-Indian control over the Federal no Civil branch of the indian Gill was sentenced to death, and Rentallves from South Walon met vented from seling

a barn

Government that are better suited Medical Service and that no Civil the Judge said to him: "I can hold the President of the Hours of other small building for expart,

A-

to All-India needs than those appointments under the Govern-out no hope that the sentence will Trade, and decided that the

Lord Ponsonby replied that the founded upon British precedents. ment of India or the Provincial not be carried out. Your time la sociation should be summoned to- Commissioners would act reason-satisfied that the safeguards re-Governments be in future reserved short, and I would tell you to pre- day for separate meetings with ably in such cases. It was neceя- Mr. Graham and the Secretary forsary, however, for them to have commended for securing our im- for Europeans only. Special con- pare yourself for that end."

|perial obligations will prove effer-sideration should be given to Mines, Mr. Shinwell.

some hold on notorious cases where live, and, in particular, they fear claims for employment in the Announcement of the Govern-a valuable monument or part of a that the financial proposals will public services of the Anglo- mont's intervention in the cotton house of real value to the nation disturbs the confidence of the com- Indian community, and the view is diaputo was made by the Forel was going to be stripped and ex-mercial classes and impair the expressed that there should be a Secretary, Mr. Arthur Honderaun, ported,

Statutary Declaration that no per- in a speech at Burnley last night.

The Bill was read a second time, stability of Indian credit.

sup be under any disability for whon he stated that an official of;

admission or promotion in any the Labour Ministry would pre-

of the public services side over a joint meeting of the

They wish, however, to record branch parties to the dispute, in Manches-

their appreciation of the progress |

merely by reason of community, ter to-day-British Wirelesa.

Mr. Freeman (Soc, Brecon), which has been made in the eluci- caste, creed or race, the committee

mind dation of the constitution and benring in the particular who was received with laughter other difficult problems, and their case of the depressed classes, who and ironical cheers, naked the readiness

Co-operate with should have all Services, Includ-Secretary for War in the House of sympathetic and unprejudiceding the Police, thrown open to minds in its further investigation. them.-Reuter and British Wire Meantime they must reserve their tena.

disputed pinion

GIRLS' RECORD FLIGHT.

NEW ENDURANCE MARK FOR WOMEN.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 9. After having down continuously for 123 hours and 50 minutes Miss Bobby Trout and Miss Edna Cooper landed here today. They came down only upon stern orders. from their fancial backers who feared that their health would suffer from further continuous dying.

Miss Trout and Miss Cooper have established a new all-time endurance aeroplane ilight record for women. As long ago as 8.45 o'clock Just Tuesday morning the well known American aviatrices passed the old mark of 42 hours and 10 minutes.

SUGAR MARKET.

THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.

The following cabled quotations at the close of the sugar markets yesterday have been received ar Messrs. Pentreath and Co.:

issues.

Judgment Reserved.

to

upon

MANY

Appeal for Good Sense, Sir Tej Sapru sáid that an All- India Federation had

been the

Oficial Review.

London, Jan. 13. The Government of India's ap- preciation of the situation up, to January 19 recorda no marked change

Attempts to intensify civil dis which do not give serious cause for anxiety. Interest in the pro-

has increased now that

WAR DEPARTMENT'S GAS TESTS..

POISONS USED ON ANIMALS.

fact that many drugs and poisone, Commons whether, in view of the such as hemlock on gonta, bella

pigeons donna on rabbits, oplum on lemon juice on cats, and strychnine on monkeys had an entirely dif ferent effect to that on human be ings, he would state what methods were used for proving that other

busir idea throughout the con- obedience had, in general, reauit poisons used on animals had tha|

ference and it would bear fruit for It had in it the germs of the

London Terminals. March 6/- dòwn 1ád. May 6/2 down 1d. August 6/61⁄2 down 11⁄2d, December 6/9% down 1%d.

sume effect on human beings.

Mr. Shaw-The statement that New York Terminals.

unification of india, which woullecedings of the Round Table Conf the effect of certain substances on be the biggest experiment in the Į forenced conclusions are bewg from the effect on human beings, ] March 132 down 1 pt.

partienlar animals (cries of "Rabbits" and laughter)-differs May 1.39 no chance.

history of India. July 1.48 no change.

Dealing with the minorities, he reached, and a wider feeling of afforda no good ground for diare September 1.53 no change.

emphasised the necessity of their hope for substantial results from: garding the connexion between December 1.61 up 1 pt.

being satisfied that they had a the conference i8 apparent... Cuban 96%. C.I.F. U.K. atluat position of honourable safety British Wireless. value 6/1.

under the Constitution, otherwise Samarang 13/1/31-Market ur.the Constitution would not endure. certain, undertone fairly atendy.

Defence Questions.

London, Jan. 13. The problem of the future de-

the effect of various gases on ani- mals and their effect on human be ings which experience in the war catablished.

Mr. Freeman-Is it not the case

A telegram received by Messrs. the two communities would prefence of India, which la being ex-that an experiment on animals for It was 5.20 o'clock this afternoon Pentreath and Co. states that the vail, and that the foundations amined by the Defence Com-the purpose of poison gas is no when Miss Trout and Miss Cooper Sugar Conference plan has beenity between all communities inmittee of the Indian Conference, is basis for experiments on human.

lunded to be greeted by a tremen- doug ovation. For more than tive days they had droned their mono- tonous way over Los Angeles, never coming to earth und receiving gasoline and food sup plies from a refuelling 'pline which soared up to them at regular intervals.

PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS.

(Continued from Page 6.)

contagion of our assurance and ac- cept it as the evidence of our ability,

We Radiate Our Monds. To acknowledge our inability, to give way to doubt, is to take the first step in the direction of failure. We should never allow our faith to waver for a moment, no matter how dark the way niny seem. Nothing will destroy the confidence of others so, quickly as doubt in our own minds. Wo radiate our moods and project them into the minds of others. If we doubt ourselves, if

we question our

If

ratified.

MR. SCULLIN'S WARNING.

FOLLY TO ENCOURAGE SETTLERS.

Mr.

He still hoped the good sense of

would be laid of a permanent

India.

If they stood by the Constitution as now suggested, they could im- prove it to the satisfaction of

everyone in India.

They would have to wait long to' get auch another chance,

British Action Asked." Sir Mirza Ismail said he did not think the communal question Rome, ec. 14.

would be settled by the communi- Scullin, the Australian

the only Prime Minister, on the conclusion ties themselves, and of his conversations with Signor course was for the British Gover

to proceed on the recom Mussolini and the Italian Foreign mendations in the despatch of the Mintater, Signor Grandi, made a Government of India. statement to the Press

the Several States delegates expres- "misconception" and "misunder- standings concerning Australia'ssed their willingness to enter the immedinte, capacity to absorb im-ment in one or two particulars

Federation, although an amend He said that, although Australia was desired by some.

migrants.

was a vast continent, the immigra.... tion problem, rested not on the amount of space available to

1.GS. Future.

The report of the Services Sub- settlers but on the country's caya Committee which was presented city to receive newcomers at a to-day recommends, provision to which would not throw the whole der the new Constitution for the maintenance of the rights and ational life out of balance.

With the whole question.com. enfeguarde of

members of existing plicated by serious unemployment also recommended rogarding the

the

Civil Service. Indian lifeulties, it would be the height Indian

Civil

and

now focussed in a series of resolu-beinga?

Mr. Shaw-I am not a medical tions which were submitted yester day by its chairman, Mr. J. H.man myself (cheers and laugh. Thomas. They express the viewter)-and cannot say what the that, with the development of a effect of lemon juice on enta is. new political structure in India, (Loud laughter.) I have taken the defence of India must to an in- the best professional advice I can. creasing extent be the concern oft have given careful and anxious the Indian people, and in order to thought to the matter, and I am that give practical effect to this prin- satisfied from the evidence ciple they recommend:

these experiments are necessary in the interests of humanity,

Mr. E. Brown (L Leith)-Ifas the rabbit at Inst come out of the hat? (Laughter.)

Firstly, that immediately steps be taken to increase the rate of Indianisation in the Indian Army, consistent with the maintenance

Mr. Shaw-I think that one is of the requisite standard of eff-]

dond. (Renewed laughter). ciency.

Dr. Morris-Jones (L, Denbigh) Secondly, that a training college in India be established to train In the Minister aware that the inau to be eligible for admission, inga as it has on goals candidatos, for commissions. In drug known as hemlock has the dian endots should, however, con- same effect on some human bo- (Loud an at present, to Sandhurst, Wool- laughter and cries of "Name.")

Mr. Shaw-I have heard that wich and Cranwell.

n very damaging hemlock had offect on Socrates. (Laughter.)

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Thirdly, that in order to avoid dolay, the Government of India be Instructed, to set up a com mittee of experts both British and Indian, including representatives of Indian States, to work out de- talls of the establishment of such

college Indian On a further resolution which we are uncertain of our own powers of folly on our part at the presentlice Services that recruitment suggests that the question of re-

own ability, stage to give any encouragement be continued on an All-India basis.duction of the number of British bazaar was the subject of a pro- | others will doubt us, others, will, be to settlers," he added.

remembered a draw, in Stamford In conclusion, he said that the but the majority favoured that troops in India should form the socution at Stamford, Lincoln-

The draw was run in connexion early this year in aid of Stamford outstanding question of the Italian recruitment for judicini omens subject of early expert investiga- Edwin Goodacro. Dixon, agort toed for aiding and abelling.

no longer be

be made satters who had been denied ad- Indian Civil Servico.

The Forest press the opinion as to reduction the Rutland and Stamford Con-

whether there was any difference months ago.

Inspector Markham said that between the two or why proceed should be provincialised and no if it could be done now. Mr. moned for publishing a schoms for longer recruited on an All-India Thomas pointed out that the the sale of tickets in a lottery.

Two well-known Stamford mon-Dixon protested to him that the ings were not taken in the ar basis.

whole question of defence The majority thought that some subject to the deafalons and views Los Hardingham and Albert draw was identical with hundreds case. He simply acted on instruc

The case was diêmlazed on sident, John Roade, were summan-

Cross-examined, be said that he ment of costa. recruitment of Europeans should of the Committes of Imperial De Edward Dolby-and a Bourne ro carried out throughout the country. tions. continue for the Indian Civil and fence,rition Wireless,

uncertain of us and others will

question te. If we treat and hellore

And

ourselves, if we are confident

in the tion, Lord to

a certain of our ability and pur- mission was being dealt with byervice and the Irrigation Branch that he would be much surprised servativo Anaeslation, was Bum- with the Association's bazaar two Infirmary, but he could not say

pose, if we have implicit, deep-root-

od unshaken faith in our capacity the Acting Prime Minister.

to accomplish, then the world will trust and believe ua, we will com- mand man's confidence and faith' and will know the glory and triumph of achievement and success.

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