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NO. 23,3 C# WAZXE TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1931.

|六初月二

EUROPEANS PITIABLE PLIGHT OF FIRM STAND BY The Currency LAW ON PRIVATE

PINNED UNDER CAR.

MIDNIGHT SMASH IN KOWLOON.

CAR TURNS TURTLE INTO NULLAH.

NANNING.

- EVIDENCE OF AERIAL RAIDS EVERYWHERE,

| REBELS HOLD THE CITY

After 21 interval uf NOHTLA months, communication between Whichow and Nanning has been again opened up, but it is difficult to say for how long, since the military situation has been by no means cleared up. The journey is

not an easy one, gither, for a Foreigner LADY EXTRICATED |teen days in covering the 350 miles recently spent no fewer than four-

IN HALF HOUR.

by motor-boat.

Revent arrivals in Nanning have

INDIAN

GOVERNMENT.

CONDEMNED MEN HANGED.

CONGRESS PROTEST

UNAVAILING.

Commission.

Arriving in Colony on Tuesday Next.

FREE HAND GIVEN.

ALLAHABAD RIOT.

Lahore, Mar. 23. In spite of the threat by found the efty in a must pitiable leaders of the Congress Party to plight, the churred ruins of many advocate non-cooperation in the LUCKY ESCAPES. and other buildings bearing further work of the Round Table mute witness to the numerous air Conference in the event of the Pinned for nearly an

rafts carried out by Cantonese hour planes in an effort to

execution of the three men sen-day. entire the beneath his car which crashed Frihetsdefenders to give up posses-

lenced to death at Lahore for “The Commission,” Mr. Hallifax into the big nullab in Waterloo Lion of the city.

their part in the Lahore con- Road, Kowloon, last night, and

All through the city there is spiracy, the stay of execution said, "has been gigen carte Maacke as to its procedure, and Govern- turned

Mr. turtle,

Sydney evidence of the air raida, whilst was refused and all three were Ashworth, an Assistant Govern- defence measures have necessitated hanged at Lahore to-day.

ESTEINURULMASIDIRIKUNCI: ment Marine Surveyor, and Mrs. The taking up of the street flagging Ashworth, had remarkable (und the demolition of houses with 'capes from serious injury.

in range of the breastworks,

HUGE SHANGHAI DRUG HAUL.

to

Were Rid

years

The condemned men Dghagt Singh, Kaj Guru Sukh Day, and they were sentenced been done, so that Nanning

Very little repair work has yet to death for their connexion with still the murder of the Police-Commis- the height of the siege. It is ago. bears the appearance it did during stoner, Mr. Saunder, three evident that the defenders do not

Bitterness, Feared. intend to give up the eity, whilst

The Viveroy's agreement with apparently there are to be no far-Gandhi provided only for pardon

her aftneks on it

for those not guilty of violence.

w

They were the only occupants of the car, which was badly wrecked, and which became firm ly wedged against the sides of the nullah. Mrs. Ashworth was ex- tricated and sent hospital after half an hour, a terrifying experience. Her husband was The recent pesce negotiations in but it is feared that the executions not released until half an hour Sanking, have proved a success in will cause bitter feeling at the All ixter.

other parts of Kwangai, but Nan-India Congress which is The mishap occurred shortlyging is still opposed to the Cen-open to Karachi to-morrow. before midnight, when Mr. and

tral Government. Only a week or Meanwhile, the situation Mrs. Ashworth were returning heads the rebel defenders, express-A message from Allahabad states so ago, General Li Chung-yen, who where is causing Home anxiety. from Kowloon Tong to their himself strongly against Mar-that home at Observatory Villas, pro-shal Chiang Kai-shek, and there is by

many nctx of arson discontented tenants ATE ceeding by way of Waterloo evidently no peace feeling amongst reported from districts near Alla Road to Nathan Road.

the rebel combination.

Out of Control.

car.

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The

Studebaker Ove- senter fourer, apparently got out of control as Mr. Ashworth was parsing the Dogs' Home, wond

jailing to negotiate the corner

into Nathan Road crashed int the iron pipe miling

side the nullah, broke

alone. elenn

through, and toppled upside-down |

into the nutah.

LIVERPOOL AND SUEZ CANAL.

ANOTHER STRONG PROTEST AGAINST HIGH DUES.

Lonloo, Mar. 23,

AL Jes

due to

else-

habad where recently there has heen propaganda urging the ten- ants not to pay their rents.

A Mohammedan Jand-owner collecting rents yesterday was attacked by his tenants and narrowly escaped with his life. His. servants, necording 14 allegations now being maile, kill- ect one of his assailants with spears and axes, and beat tw others so severely that they are now Iving in hospital in

A resolution calling for Bandmaster Hent, of the Argy and Sutherland Highlanders, v. 1duction in the Suez Canal chsenrinas enrdition. ing at

was passed to-day at a meeting of President Apartments which are right

on the corner, leading Liverpool business man.

The resolution stresses Liver heard the noise of the crush, and rushing out to see what had hap- pool's vitai dependence on Eastera pened, found the car as described | markets and urges the Government with Mr. and Mrs. Ashwarih piu- ned underneath.

Assistance Arrives.

tims, and then blew whistle for assistance.

re.

to bring about an immediate duction of dues on loaded shipe

Im-

Ringtenders Arrested. The police, armed with clubs, dispersed a large crowd, includ- ing many Congress volunteers, in one village which was up in arms

PARKING.

ROAD UNDER TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.

PUBLIC ACCESS THE VITAL FACTOR:

PORT

LOCAL BRANCH.

Fadder Bids.

SINGLE COPY 13 OTH

93 PER ANNU

LIBERALS AND LABOUR. EUROPE ALARMED | FULL ÄLLIANCE

POSTPONED.

AT NOTHING.

DR. CURTIUS INTERVIEWS AMBASSADORS,

NO PROTEST LODGED.

L. G. BALKED BY SIR JOHN SIMON.

THE STATUS QUO.

London, Mar. 23. Mr. Lloyd George has come out definitely in favour of a closer working arrangement between the Liberal and La- bour Parties, it now being clear that there was more than a germ of truth in the rumours in the Lobbies last week hinting at a possible amalgamation.

That the special Currency

MR. FORSYTH'S CASE.

Berlin, Mar. 21, Commission, appointed by the)

An explanation of the Austro- Colonia! Office to enquire into the public had access continuous causer such a

Ruling that a place to which German Customs Union, which has flutter in the and report on the Hongkongly or intermittently, whether chancellries of Europe, was given

Dr. i currency system, is to work on Crown land or not, was a road by the Foreign Minister,

Regulations,

Curtius, to the British, French the very widest terms of refer- under the Traffic ence, was revented to the Teler. W. Schofield, at the Central and Italian Ambassadors, whe graph by the Colonial Secretary tered a conviction against Mr.

visited him to-day in response ta Magistracy this morning, regis-

an invitation. (Hon. Mr. F. R. Hallifax) to-H. R. Forsyth for parking his,

Dr. Curtius subsequently issued a statement emphasising that car near the Jockey Club pre- there was no queation of repre- mises, at Happy Valley. Mr. sentations от

having protests accordingly enu- been made in Berlin. Forsyth was tioned on the charge of disobey- The evening newspapers warm- For the time being, however, ing the directions of a Trafficly support the Government's con- the Liberal leader is being bautk- Police officer.

international Inspector Nicol testified that at obligations are violated by the by other prominent Liberals, 10.20 .m.

notably Sir John Simon, and on the 2nd instant, during the annual Races, he drove

London, Mar. 29. unless some arrangement is down to Happy Valley and reach. ed the Jockey Club stunds by way of Wongnefeheng Road. He put his car on the parking stand by the nullah on the east side of the publle entrance. He saw Car No. 1732. which he knew was owned by Mr. Forsyth, parked under the verandah of the tiffin room.

MORPHINE PILLS VALUED AT $100,000.

MEANT FOR S. CHINA.

(Our Own Correspondent.)

Shanghai. Mar. 24.

A sensationi drug seizure in the streets of Shanghai was made yesterday when police stopped a motor-truck in North Szechuan Road," "examined the parcels which we being cur- ried, and ordered the driver to make for the dearest pollec station.

The enr, was stopped when heading towards the Kiangewan Rozal Post Offee, from where. aparently, the parcels were to have been despatched through. Lite post to South China, Three man have been arrested. Examination of the parcels revealed that

everyone tained a large quantity of mor- phine pills. There

12 parcels altogether, and the haul is valued at not less than $100,000..

were

con-

Jockey Club Property.

tention

по that

Convention. Reuter.

The Foreign Secretary. Mr.made at to-morrow's meeting of Arthur lenderson, left London the Parliamentary Liberal Party to-day for Paris to attend a meet-when the Party discipline is to ing of the Committee appointed be discussed, it is probable that by the Council of the Lengue of the status quo will not be Nations in January last,

to changed in essentials. organize the work of the Commis- sion of Enquiry into European Economic Union.

The Committee begins Its Hit- tings in Paris to-morrow morning.

Mr. Forsyth was standing near-British Wireless. the public entrance, and, when spoken to by witness regarding the undesirability of leaving his ear there, remarked: "This is Jockey Club property." He then walked away.

No other car was there at the time. continued witness, but inter on an Austin Seven, driven by a drave and stopped young lady, up there for

After few minutes. another young lady had got out, he spoke to the Indy who was the driver, explaining to her that she I could not leave her car hove,

She drove away.

CHARLIE CHAPLIN

HONOURED.

FRANCE AWARDS LEGION OF HONOUR.

Week-end Talks-

The largest meeting of Liberal ex-Ministers ever held gathered in Mr. Lloyd George's room at the House of Commons this evenlog for the purpose of discussing the matter, which was raised, it is dia- closed, by conversations which Mr. Lloyd George has had during the week-end with members of the Government,

It is stated quite frankly that thu purpose of Mr. Lloyd Goorge's Lo the Government approach

the pos- lenders was in regard sibility of a closer, working ar rangohent between the Liberals and the Government.

The rating in Mr. Lloyd George's room was privato, was attended by Sir John Simon and a number of other ex-Liberal-

Paris, Mar. 23. An accountment that the Cress of the Legion of Honour is to be bestowed on Charlie Chaplain, the world-famous cinema comedian, One other car, No. 147, came who is being lionised in Paris as he up and parked there while the was in London came as a climax driver got out. He was going to the honours paid to him In Ministera. Sir John Simon and into the Racecourse when, after France. being called to a good many times. He was to-day u guest of M. he returned and drove the car. to the proper packing stand by the nullab.

No Obstruction.

th

his supporters opposed. any, ar- rangement with the Government. Simon Opposition.

no

It is understood that owing to

Briand, the Foreign Minister, the Qual D'Orsay, where he met a distinguished company, including the British Ambassador, the cele brated poeless, the Comtesse Mull-the very strong line taken by the Mr. Forsyth admitted that les, the playwright, Tristan Ber Simon group, the meeting led to practical results and it is what the witness had said in hard, and the Prince and Princess stated that there is little prospect evidence was substantially cor- Sixte Bourbon-Parrua.

of the Liberals reaching an agreed "Charlie" will for some time beiine of procedure to make a formai reci. Reverting 10 evidence ment has been asked to make cer-riven at a previous hearing, he the kuest of the Duke

declaration worth while. tain preparations and to be ready queried whether an obstruction Westminster at his

Normandy, where to supply any needs of the experts. had been caused in any way by

pack of boar-hounds, after "Government has mude arrange-his leaving the car there. meats for certain witnesses to be Inspector Nicol asserted that which he will probably go to the

rest.Reuter. vbstracted. Riviera for

to five gold franes, and to promote and demonstrating against land- negotiations for a fresh griment

lords who werd distraining on He tried without avail to find with the Canal Company which will their tenants crops. The ringlea- some means of releasing the sleevent a recurrence of the presenters of the demonstration were

abuses, and give a lasting con-arrested.-Router. his police idence in the efficient and

London, Mar. 23. Asked for information regarding Soon afterwards, Inspector Ma-partial administration of the Canal,

--Renter

the recent communal riots in the called should the Commaisulon de- pedestrians were Mon, of the Trailte Department, and Sergeant Serim,

Mirzapur district, during which sire their evidence, and we are There was a large crowd rushing ter arrived on the scene, and with the aid of grow?

eleven Muhammadants were killed; also ready to afford the Commis-shelter on account of rain. bars and Iron-bars obtained from

by Hindus, the Secretary for India, | sion every facility in this, and Mr. Forsyth, remarking that the In the House of Commons to-day, other, respects."

state of the wenther was always n the nearby bus depot, succeeded in;

altributed the disturbances to tilting the car sufficiently to per-

The experts are due to arrive weighty consideration .om mit the release of Mra, Áshworth,

baseless rumours that the Molum-in Hongkong on board the Wakasa Days with Jockey Club ufficials, madan Zamindar had given cows Maru on the lant day of the month, referred to meteriological records, flesh to a Hindu servant,

and they will make the Peninsula which he said on that day, ga Sixty arrests were mude and an Hotel their headquarters,

the total rainfall as .03 inch only adequate Police Force were now on They have already studied the between, 10 a.m. that day and duty. No renewal of the distur report of bances was expected.

the locally-appointed am. on the following day Currency Commission to the Co. 3rd.1 lonial Office.

Only at Observatory.

who appeared to little injured. but suffering severely from shark,

Half an hour. Inter, Mr. Aub-1 worth was extriented,

Minor Injuries.

MR. G. S. HUGH JONES

IN SHANGHAI.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN SUPREME COURT.

Shanghai, Mar. 24. Mr. Graeme Sisson Hugh Jones, the well-known Hongkong" soltellor Both were removed to The Kow-of the firm of Wilkinson and Grist, Joon Hospital where their injuries was admitted to practice in H.M. were attended to. Both were de Supreme Court

Indian Lahour.

The Secretary for India also in-Smith, of the Colonial Seerainviat,

Race

10

(the

We are informed that Mr. N, L. This Worship replied he could not

#1

scat in he keeps

BRITISH TRADE IN S. AMERICA.

Apart from the dozen supporters of Sir John Simon, another abc-

tion of the Laborals, while favour. ing the retention of the Labour Government in offke, feels disin- rlined to bind itself to vote for them on all occasions,

Co-operation Agreed.

Later.

It is understood that the meet- VALUE OF THE D'ARERNON ing, by a majority, approved co-

MISSION.

operation with the Government op policies common to both a.re- Bolution which does not change London, Mar. 23. In reply to a question on the re-the existing situation essentially. port of the D'Abernon Trade Mis- It is highly probable that the sion to South America, Mr. Gillett, matter will be funcher discussed Secretary of the Overseas Trade at to-morrow's meeting of the

in Shanghai by formed the Commons that he was will act as general liaison officer go by that record as he thought Department, anid effect had been Liberal Parliamentary Party, but tnined. On enquiry at the hos Judge Sr Peter Grain yesterday-consulting the Governor-General to the Commission, who will sub that was the rainfall recorded at given to the Mission's recommen- no decisive results are expected

affidavit was

pital this morning, we were in- Mr. Hugh Jones'

dations concerning participation before the end of the week, at the formed that Mrs. Ashworth is suf:supported by Mr. Beador Harris,

on the question of adequate re-mit a report of their investigations the Observatory.

in the British Empire Exhibition | earliest. Mr. Forsyth replied that he was fering from minor injuries, and His Honour said he had received presentation of organized Indian to the Home Government before shock. Her injuries are not seri-

Labour 012 the

Signiflernt Painter. reconstituted any local publication is made con-not sure he saw that in the papers, at Buenos Aires, the reduction of a letter from Mr. Justice Wood

cerning their findings.

Ile recollected that on the Cattrse cable rates, Increased official re- stating that Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones Federal Structure Committee.

Meanwhile, however, the fact Mr. Ashworth suffered a dis was a competent person to be ad Replying to several questions re-

there was only an occasional driz-presentation, extension of cultural -Izle

education and marketing methods, that a number of Liberals are pre- located shoulder and other minor mitted in Shanghai, and he tender-garding the present position of the injuries, which are not regarded axed congratulations, expressing good Indian boycott. Mr. Wedwood- AMERICA'S DROP IN and there was at least one shower, to trade as a result of the mission. tarded

and aviation matters. Inspector Nicol disagreed. Ho

pared to throw in their lot with A distinct benefit had accrued the Government completely is re- serious. He is also suffering to wishes for his success,Our Own

which compelled the large crowd

significant. The some extent from shock.

Correspondent.

in that the attention of British ex-general feeling is that the Govern to go under shelter. "There was mn Indian constable with me who parters had been focused on the mant may depend upon remaining. also went under cover" witness de- South American market. British In office for some time to come.→→ clared.

There were dozens of curious on- lookers at Waterloo Road this morn. ing where the car is still lying in the nullah. The road where the ac eldent occurred is extremely nar- row and not particularly well lighted at night.

The official report states that the -accident occurred at 11.45 pm.

Mr. and Mrs. Ashworth have been in the Colony for a little over [a year, arriving in January, 1930.

WEATHER REPORT,

The Royal Observatory reports that the anticyclons hus weaken-

· SPANISH LEADERS

SENTENCED.

REPUBLICAN MANIFESTO

SEQUEL.

Madrid. Mar. 23. Senor Zamora, Don Miguel Maura. Don Fernando de los Ríok und

othor nine

...prominent! Republican leaders were sentenced by court-martial to-day to the famous December manifesto. months' imprisonment for signing

Renmarkable scenes marked the

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Benn said he was asking the Government of India for a full statement which would be com muniented to Members.

INCOMES:

TAX RECEIPTS DOWN BY OVER 50 PER CENT,

Washington, Mar. 23. A Treasury deficit of G$700,000

Questioned in to the effect on the textile industry of the recent Viceroy-Gandhi agreement. Mr. Bean replied: "I think signs are not unfavourable nt present, While Members were calling attem000 la expected at the end of the tion to legitimate grievances, they flacal year on June 30, 1931. were overlooking the perceptible improvement now taking place.”- British Wireless..

SCHNEIDER TROPHY.

DATE FOR RACE FIXED.

London, Mar; 20;;*

ed and is central near Shanghai, trial. The public stood up at is offcially announced that the The depression has deepened and mark of

of respect, “when thö passed, to the N.E. of Tokyo. Me- příkonors Alad in but made no 1981 Schneider Trophy Contest will

monsoon along the SE. move when the justices appeared; be held on September 12, over the

Some indication of the financial situation. In given in the Treasury estimates for income tax collections in the present month, which are ex- pected to provide a total of 63209,- 000,000 as compared with G3560. 603,000 Inst year, reduction of more than fifty percent.

When he first arrived," Mr. Forsyth was talking to Sub-Inspec-

Wireless.

BETTER.

tor Carpenter, and they both wont MR. SNOWDEN MUCH away. He shouted to Mr. Forsyth

"you can't park your cur there. You will have to put it over by, the Dependant said that was lah. Jockey Club property and turned and walked away.

"Not My Funeral.”

Mr. Forsyth contended that un- spector Nicol and more than 'ho said he did. Inspector Nicol said, The incomes of both Individuals "That is not my funeral," In reply

the former beiti ir to forse me party, and he had and corporations show heavy do to Mr. Forsyth's allusion to the create the reduction of many of space as being Jockey Club pro Hined by

through:8tock far as I can see, is in nobody

WILL PROBABLY PRESENT THE BUDGET.

Reuter!

ENGLAND TALKS TO JAPAN,

RADIO TELEPHONE TESTS REING MADE

London, Mac. 28. Mr. Philip Snowdon's health

London, Mar. 28, Radio telephone texts between ing his operation that it is con- Britain and Japan were Inaug has now so much improved, follow- ndently beloved he will be able to ed from Rugby's Wirelɑas present the Budget himself in the yesterday and na

1 1452 House of Commons in April. The test will take con

Tatedate provisionally fixed-in time as the most bril 14th but