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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1931.

SAILORS ASHORE.

A FIGHT AMONG FRIENDS AT SHANGHAI,

THE METAL MARKETS.

MESSRS, RUDOLF WOLFF'S WEEKLY REPORT.

In their weekly report on the motal markets, under date of April 10, Mesars. Rudolf Wour and Co., state:

All markets were easier after the holidays but a better tone has since developed.

Tin.

A brawl occurred early on Sunday morning in the "largest ballroom in Shanghai" between two civilner, during the course of which the first gas bor in Shanghai was utilized in a purrly elvilian affair, saya the 1. News. The victim was partially binded for a number of hours and the aggressor, shocked with what ho had done, took his opponent off to the General Hospital, where his injuries

On Romewhat heavy liquida- were attended to. Ho left Shanghai

tlons and the report that on his ship early in the morning.

Although on one occasion, the police the shipments for this month called in British troops with bombs would be as high as 9,000 to 9,500 to overcome an armed bandit in the tons, the market cased off, and the famous "Sydney Street" affair, In break uncovered a fair number of Wayside two years ago, at no other stop-loss orders, which drove the timo have either foreigners forward price on Wednesday down Chinese rosarled to gas to setim their differences, The weapon employed

was fountain pen mustard bomb,

were

VA

Lo

however brought orders from con- £115.5.0. The lower values

sumers and America, and as the The principals in Sunday's affair fall had been rather overdone the a sharp American citizens the previous day, there was 1 wo vietim a quartermaster on the States recovery to £118.5.0 yesterday Steamship Line str. Golden Sun and afternoon. Although the market the other passenger on the same opened at about this level to-day, versed whe disembarked from the

prices onsed off until £117.2.6 was sesret and tack up quarters in the accepted, the close however being Foreign Y.M.C.A. The complainant before leaving port in the morn-

better. Some doubts have slightly ing. xaid. In response to official been expressed as to whether the queries, "I do not wish to take any Tin Quota Scheme will operate action against him. He was a little favourably and function for a drunk when he did it." Other than sufliciently long period. One must slight soreness and weakness to hit not be too pesalmistic about the eyes, the quartermaster left portheavy shipments which are coming uninjured.

forward, as these possibly repre- Seeing Shanghai.

sent the heavy sales which were mnde previous to the China New According to the story of the com- plainant, the two met and decided Year and also in probable an lo nen Shanghai during Saturday ticipation of the Quote Scheme aight. They had a few drinks and being agreed upon by the various Inter went to the Casanova enbaret, Governments. Although the Tin where peace and harmony relgard beplate industry in this country is tween the parties.

only working about 60% capacity, Moving on to another cabaret, they Continental Works have increased sat round for some time, having their output and in Amerien prp. several drinks. In the course of П subsequent conversation, words passed duction of inplates is about 75% belween the quartermaster and his rapacity. Generally speaking, the friend, who is now resident in Shang-trade demand for in Is no worse hat. The altercation beennie heated, and it now remains to be words lending to invectives and the whether the reduced production complainant challenged the other to a will be enough to improve the fight. They left the ballroom., On

statistien? position. Meanwhile the way out it appears that they

at the lower prices a fair amount squared off, but others standing by

leen of influential support has intervened between them.

and it is given to the market doubtful if there will be any fur- ther break of importance, but inspire world conditions do not much confidence for an appreci able upward movement.

Juring the skirmish and their attempts to release themselves, the passenger of the Golden Sun managed partially to free himself and, reneh ing in his pocket, pulled out the "bombing machine." Pressing the button trigger, he released the charge, which at a distance of a few feet, was squirted into the other's face.

Taken to Hospital.

With the victim servaming with pain from the mustard gno in his nostrils und eyes, the crowd enme to his assistance. The aggressor sudden-

seeb

Sales in the East during the Iweek amounted to 1,265 tons, Pre- malams on Straits and Baoka Tin are quoted at £2.10.0 and £3.- respectively.

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Spelter,

Speller ensed off, recovering slightly yesterday, but closing] about 5/- to 3/94 lower than last week. The market has responded: a little to a certain amount of time pressure has been largely minutes, a motor car having been when three months sold down to for the time being has practically relaxed and further liquidation called, went with his "friend" to the £43.5.0. presumably in anticipation General Hospital, Attendants appli-

Cupper has been active but

ly came to his sensea and after some values gave way until Wednesdar, selling whilst at the same

to bed.

ed compresses, at once, to the affected of the export price of Electrolytic ceased. Business with consumers, eyes and the quartermaster was put 10.30 cents c.i.f.) being reduced. but reports from the Continent in- however, is still regrettably dull, Contrary to expectations, however. This having been done the ather the domestic price was raised 26 dicate a slightly improved ten- dency in this respect, and a mo- telephoned to Settlement police and points on Wednesday and in coderately firm undertone therefore informed them, "I have shot a man,"

consider obtains, with, on the whole, rather giving its address. Detectives-Det.quence there were a

able number of covering orders Sgt. Barton from Bubbling Well stain our market yesterday, the price market in America remains stendy. less disposition to Hell. The tion, and others from Sinza attended

and on learning where the trouble vancing over from the Statisties published there indicate had occurred, turned the case over to iowast. The higher figures, how that consumption has improved the French Police.

ever, were not maintained 1 nfter touching £44.6.3 for three months yesterday afternoon the market gave way to £44,2,6 but closes today a shade better.

Tumours

were current

Their Investigations in the mean, while proved that the weapon was of American make, patented in 1925. Inasmuch as the complainant would not prefer charge, the eggressor was not detained.

Although that tha quartermaster would lose the sight of one eye. they are stated as being untrue. He was discharged from the General Hospital at 1p.nt on Sunday, and rejoined bis ship which left port. Other than temporary weakness, which should be eliminated within a few days at sea he will, it is stated. aufter no incon- venience.

£1.-

Lead.

slightly, slocks having decreased by 2,896 tons. We append par ticulara of the figures, together with thow for February, for com- parative purposes:

Production Conwraps.

Retorts operating 35,618

-

"

February

March 20.342 tona, 32.328 Lune, 30.210

15,224 141.493

34,221,

With fair quantity of lead Stek at end ninth 18.369

delivery, there

for declared were considerable liquidations of the near position, which caused the price for April to come lowe to 10% below that for forward.

tracted to-day to 6/34, and the The coalungo, however, has con-

market has a firmer tone on LX- In the past a number of various pected favourable results arising kinds of gas pistols have been offer out of the meeting of producers for sale here, but on the police which will shartly take place re- having received information of their garding a policy of curtailment of inblic disposal, short shrift, was given to the vendors. The weapon used on Sunday morning,

however, differed riffe cartridge, about the size of a from those on sale formerly. Where 30-30, with the orifice slightly smaller as those were of continental make, of than a .38 calibro pistol. The or cast iron and quite heavy, this one dlanry gas pistol is landed with a is of American origin, patented in specially prepared cartridge, which in exploded when the ring pin strikes

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been

It is made of aluminium, very light a cap. This weapon, it has -not over five ounces in weight--and stated, can be used, however, when can be altached to a waist coat loaded with bulk powder." pocket, without inconvenience. The It is understood that the authorities pistol is "safe" for the holder, Inas- will take steps to prevent further im- much an after it is cocked by pulling portation of the instruments the butt back, the clip fits over the Shanghai, although this particular trigger button as a safety catch.

"pistol" is alleged to have been in The barrel is shaped much like a ported on the person of the passenger.

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