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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1931 B† At SINGLE COr1 10 GENTS

136 PER ANNUM

DUNLOP

Special

For

Overstas.

Motoring

Conditions.

Chian Boltding.

BY

FORT MOTOR CYCLE TYRES

LOCAL BRANCH.

STERN ECONOMIES APPROVED BY BRITAIN'S CABINET. Budget to be Balanced by Hook or Crook, Embracing New Taxation.

COMPLETE SILENCE

ON DETAILS.

· PARLIAMENT LIKELY TO MEET ON TUESDAY AS ARRANGED.

CRITICAL SESSION.

THE CABINET of the National Government has encountered few obstacles up to the present in finding acceptable plans for balancing Britain's Budget and removing the cause of the perilous position of the pound sterling. Stern economies have been approved, the Cabinet's labours in this direction being complete. Even the Legislative Bills necessary to implement its decisions have been outlined.

The Cabinet still aims to meet Parliament on September 8, though there is still a heavy task ahead. It is considered impracticable to advance a scheme which does not include provision fór new taxation on a fairly considerable scale, and the Report of the Finance Committee is being examined to-day. When Parliament meets, just sufficient indications of the plans to enable a vote of confidence will be submitted, leaving the details for Mr. Snowden to announce later. "Failure to do our duty through-diture of which is about 40 million out this crisis would dishonour our pounde, proposals involving heavy Party and would be disastrous to expenditure are being held in the country," reads a paragraph inspense panding the reassembly a letter which Mr. Stanley Baldwin of

ndon, Sept. 1..

has addressed to bvery Conservas tive member of

Commons.

the Hons 15

The Conservative leader appeals the 11:

support t consistent National Government during the forthcoming session, which will be "one of the most critiral in our history."

Alter

very heavy day of labour, the fabinet of the new National Government are able to Theraselves thai congratuinte everything is going splendidly.

the Th

Ministers fen

of "Tonell of State" assembled this their and disentral afternoon lindretary program for three hours.

It is understood that the economy

section of the Government's scheme:

the Council onl economy

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in

Our photo shows the crack British seaplane, the Supermarine Rolls-Royce 5.8 B, which believed to be capable of 400 m.p.h. and with which it is hoped to win the Schneider Trophy for the third successive time. Standing in the cockpit of the plane is Lieut. G. L. Brinton, R.N., who

killed fortnight ago.

GERMANY TO BRAZIL NON-STOP.

New York, Sept. 1. The great German dirigi- ble, Graf Zeppelin, which left Friedrichshafen on a nonstop flight to South America on Saturday evening, arrived at Pernambuco at five o'clock this evening, the trip taking slightly under three days!- Reuter's American Sarvice.

$150,000,000 WILL DISPUTE.

'INJUNCTION AGAINST MRS. HARDOON.

CROWN AND SUNG MAN CHO.

ILLEGAL ARREST ADMITTED.

CAN WRONG BE RIGHTED?

Was

DULEEPSINHJI'S TWELFTH.

SUSSEX FLOG N.Z. BOWLING.

NOT A SINGLE WIN OUTRIGHT.

LOCAL GOLF WAR.

CADDIES REFUSE

REGISTRATION.

"Carry Your Own” at Fanling.

War is looming on the Fanling front, and the first fine day that takes a crowd of golfers out should see the opening encounter with the caddies who refuse to regis- ter themselves in accordance with a scheme adopted this month by the Royal Hong- kong Golf Club

.

The caddies are adamant in their resistance, while golfers are suid to be as equally deter- mined to "lock them out" and "carry their own",

Padder Bldg.

TYPHOON THREAT TO COLONY.

PASSING CLOSE

THIS AFTERNOON.

| GALE SPRINGS UP SUDDENLY:

Hongkong is being threa- tened with a severe blow in consequence of a typhoon which formed under

some.

what unusual circumstances yesterday between Prates and Formosa. It is of amall diameter, and is expected to pass between Hongkong and Gap Rock this afternoon.

The typhoon was first report- ed yesterday afternoon by the .. Silver Sandal, and at six o'clock this morning there were signe of cyclonic circulation to the cast of Hongkon.

The No. 1 warning signal was hoisted at 7.38 a.m., whilst at 9.40 a.m. this was changed to the No. 6. Indicating that a gale might be expected from the north-west. At 12.12 p.m., the No. 9 signal, prodicting an increase in the gale,

was hoisted.

Official Slaement,

The Directos of the Royal Col. E. D. Matthews, the secre-Observatory (Mr. T. F. Claxton) tary, explaining the Golf Club's issued the following statement at position to the Telegraph this noon to-day:

This typhoon formed in some.

morning, said that the scheme wor propounded by Mr. L. G. S. Dod-

what unusual circumstancos. The well, and circulated to members.frat news of it was from the 8.8. It was an attempt to amend the

most unsatisfactory arrangements. September 1, when in

Silver Sandal. At 1.16 pm, on

latitude or rather lack

arrangements, for

21° 69 N. and longtitude 118" 10. caddies at Fanling which were con sidered to be unworthy of a club be reported as follows:- of the standing

Typhoon aqualls, high confused of the Royal

nen. Wind hauled from East to Hongkong Golf Club.

In the past the club has had neguth within last 4 hours. Baro- control over the 300 or more cad.meter 29.20 ins., rising. dies there, and it trusted that the a trough of low

"On the morning of September

A frank admission by the NINE CENTURIANS. plan would put an end to the un- frown inch pressure extend-

Crown that Sung Man-cho, the alleged Annamite revolutionary leader, wanted by the French authorities of Indo-China, was only

London. Sept. 1.

to the honour

of century

the

neemly

for

clubs, ref. and scrambling with no indication of a typhoon,

of caddies for some members, complete

though on the previous day the

K. S. Duleepsinhji. Sutcliffe's of discipline and the eumsha evil, trough extended much farther The scheme made it compulsory castward with, possibly, a typhoon rival

for all cuddles to be registered, in its eastern extremity, but no in illegal custudy, was made by of master batsman of the graded as first or second class and definite indication thereof,

"Neither in the morning nor in ~ te Assistant Attorney General

year, scored his twelfth paid at a slightly higher rate than (Mr. Somerset Fitzroy) in the

The committee had the evening of September 1 were ut in the past. season

dilleulty and there indientions of a typhoon Full Court this morning before the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Brighton yesterday. He and satisfaction at the beginning from the observations received in Kemp) and the Pulsne Judge Tate punished the New Zealand until the details had become more the district surrounding the 8.8. The barometer, attack severely, Sussex putting generally known, and its fears Silver Sandal

at all steady

reporting (Mr. Justice Lindsell).

80 fur was Having previously reserved up a total of 549 for 9 declared, have been realised, for their decision, on the kabens the third highest of the cam-every caddie has refused point stations. The winds were such as blank to register. Arrangements might be expected in a trough of to get enddies from another source low pressure, copus application, further argu-paign. ment was heard on the question The last three county champlon-have fallen through, and members:

Small Diameter, as to whether unlawful arrest and second unlawful

expected result,

Gloucester's aroungements temporarily. make

illegal

failure to beat Northants on the valid warrant. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, together with first innings, in spite of a Ham-

mand contury, Gloucester are." Far East seems likely to develop from the action MA. M. L. Soures, instructed

runners-up to Yorkshire. of Ezra Abdullah Hardoon, the second cousin and the by Mr. F. H. Loseby, of Messrs.wever, definitely established as

Russ and Сотрацу, is for Sung' nearest kin of the late Mr. Silas Aaron Hardoon, in atan-cho, while, this morning. Mr. filing an injunction against the granting of probate of Somerset Fitzroy argued for the Crown in place of the Attorney the will to Mrs. Hardoon, the widow.

General (Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C.) who appeared as leading counsel with Mr. Fitzror at the previous bearings.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).

Shanghai, Sept. 2.

under an

made is regarded by the THE BIGGEST WILL dispute in the history of the otherwise did not ship matches provided one un-have been asked to make their o vn

was completed and that the pro

다

Ministers as must satisfactory.

the

4021-

The examination of the Jaro

drastic centomies posals for the necessary 10 - overcome inancial emergency Wax cluded

with generd approval: of all the reductions planned and these have now passed to Parlia mentary draftsmen in prepara- lons for the special session of Parliament which will meet early next week as the progress of business permits.

..

further.

The sum involved exceeds $150,000,000 in cash property.

and

The will, which is being contested, bequeathed the entire fortune to Mrs. Hardoon.

It is understood that other Judaism, but Jewish

.

•

The results and principal in- dividual performances were:

Strict Regulations,

"At Ga.m. on the morning of September 2, however, there were signs of a eyelonic circulation to

So determined is the Club to the east of Hongkong. The baro- maintain the "lock-out" at Fanling meter fell from 29.59 s. at 2 a.m. until the caddies have registered, to 20.50 ins. and is now (noon) that the committee has appealed 29.37 ins. falling rapidly.

typhoon is of small to members to do their best to make the scheme a success, and diameter and will probably pass has stipulated that caddies cannot between Hongkong and Gap Rock first be engaged at Fanling. It is hop-this afternoon,"

County Championship. Leicester hent Essex on the

innings. Warwick beat Somerset on the Grit

innings.

Northants heat Gloucester on first

innlags.

Friendlies.

Middlesex drew with Surrey at the

•Oval,

Sussex drew with the New

Zealanders. Notts and Glamorgan drew.

HONOURS LIST.

Story of Raid. After .nuking it clear that he religious would lay all the authorities he! Daily Sessions of Cabinet. relatives of the enormously officials in Shanghai. Bombay and could find on the matter before There will be daily sessions of wealthy Shanghai philanthropist Hongkong have no records of the the Court, whether they were for the Cabinet until the scheme for are coming to Shanghai from fra marriage, eertals members of the him or against, and remarking that the Crown were not allowed balancing the budget is ready for and will join Mr. Hzru A. Hardoon local community allege.

to bolster up their case and could in fighting the will.

A Chinese Lady. presentation to Parliament as 4

only suppross anything for the comprehensive whole and at to

It appears that although they!

Mrs. Hurdoon is a Chinese lady, ake of public policy, Mr. Fitzroy morrow's meeting, the report of

are supposed to have been fer late husband was 84 years of said he would argue the matter the Finance Sub-Committee which

married for more than twenty inge when he passed away aftur from the original arrest on June been has

years, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Hara long lineas in June last, after studying new taxation'

G until the present time..

CS. Dempster (N.Z.) before the - will rome

deon were not legally wedded at spending over 57 years in the Far proposals

On June Gth, the police raided Tate (Sussex). Ministere.

the British Consulate until East. He was notest for his No. 186, Tam Tung Road under Sandham (Surrey) The first public statement of

three years ago.

generosity Το the Chinese,

a warrant for searching for Bates (Warwick) the Government's-plans in detall At that time, it is stated. the particularly in the way of provid will be made in the House of late Mr. Hardnon claimed that he ing modern facilities for better editious literaturo, when they R. E. S. Wyatt (Warwick) Commons and it is possible that

(Continued on Page 6.) at an early stage of the proceed-ad been married to Mrs. Hardoon education. He set up schools for found certain matter in different O'Connor (Essex) inga next week, there will be according to the rites of Orthodox Chinese on his own estate,

pas

division which will give the Com-i

mona an opportunity to express

Its confidence in the Government,

..Minor Appointments.

This morning the Prime Minis- tor discussed with Mr. Stanley Baldwin and Sir Herbert Samuel remaining Government the appointments. The at a nearly complete and will probably be published to-morrow.

Questions of local government expenditure are closely affected by the measures of national economy and there are many signs that local administrativo bodies are proparing to follow the lond of the Central Government.

LC.C. Economy.

In the case of the London County Council, the annual expon-

Batting,

K. S. Duleepalnhji (Essex) Hammond (Gloucester) Armstrong (Leicester)

*NUL Out.

Bowling.

167

142

137.

"The

ed that it will not be necessary to

Small Craft in Distress. have recourse to the terms of a

When the gale developed with resolution that any player who is proved to have contravened these re-surprising suddenness, many gulations shall be definitely mus native craft were caught un- pended.

awaros, and some exciting inci- dents

were witnessed from That is how the position stands at waterfront. Many big junks were present, with both sides firm. So water

the

far there has been no real test, but soon seen in distress, whilat two at It is expected that it will come over Jardine's wharf at West Point had the week-end. A few caddies may their masts snapped in two, the probably be brought from Happy occupants of these boats having an Valley, but it is almost certain that exciting time in getting ashore. if a big crowd goes to Fanling on Another batch of junks at the Saturday and Sunday, many, mem Chiu On wharf found it impossible here will have to carry their own to get away, and these wore all boga.

tled together with ropes as

Col, Matthews has made re-means of protection. 133 peated appeals to the endles

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101

102

100

Parker (Gloucester) .........for 47 (Continued on Page 7.)

BERLIN BANK RATE REDUCED.

FROM TEN TO EIGHT PER CENT.

Berlin, Sept. 1.

(Continued on Page 6).

CITY DESTROYED IN QUAKES

Wharves Damaged. ·

forry pier

Several of the wharves along the waterfront at West Point wore damaged by the wind and heavy One junk, anchored about a quarter of a mile off the Yaumati awaited the coming of a tow-boat. When it did arrive

had so increased that the greatest difficulty was experienced in get- ting a tow-rope to the craft. When this was eventually accomes Simla, Sept. 1.

plished, the two vessola began Particulars received at Ziarat rather perilous journey across to regarding the havoc wreaked by Kowloon.

THE BALUCHISTAN shortly after 1 o'clock, the seas

CALAMITY.

the carthquake which rocked Baluchistan on Saturday, phow that the town of Dhadar destroyed.

Wha

Dangerous Task.

At the Yuon Chong wharf, two The number of casualties result. large junks continued to discharge The improvement in the financial ing from the disaster is unknown. cargo.while the heavy acas sent situation in Germany is reflectus, he death-roll has mounted slowly, the craft pitching and rolling in the decision of the Reichsbalk to right toore deaths from villages alarming fashion. Hundreds of Scane at the inauguration of the Hongkong hulk the to NTNERITE

Seated Valthe table,

reduce the bank rate from ten to in Kalat Stato-were-reported-to-spectators watched the crew cari

day-Reuter

(Continued on Page 7) Wales left to right, facing camare, are Maler, Gastral Sandilands, How. MY, C. C. 3, MARS, HE the Governor, eight per cent-Reuter.