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TUUNDED 1001 NO 13,647

=# @+A¬†✯✯✯ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1931. -A SINGLE PORTI UENTA

136. PER ANNUM

1888 DUNLOP the Pioneer

LOCAL BRANCH.

DUNLOP still the Leader

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HONGKONG DOCTOR NEARLY STONED ROBUST BRITISH

TO DEATH.

ALARMING YUNNAN.

EXPERIENCE.

MRS. PFISTER ESCAPES IN NICK OF TIME.

ANTI-FOREIGN MOB.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).

Shanghai, Nov. 10.

DR. M. O. PFISTER, well-known Hongkong physician, was nearly stoned to death by a rabid anti-foreign mob in Northern Yunnan recently.

Mrs. Pfister, who was accompanying him on a long trek through the interior of China, was badly molested.

Dr. and Mrs. Pfister related their alarming experiences on their arrival in Shanghai yesterday after an overland journey from Yunnanfu to the Yangtze River, a trip which has occupied them for some considerable time.

When they arrived at Chiaotung, in the north of Yunnan,, they found the populace excited to a danger- ous pitch by anti-Japanese agitators, and both were subjected to rough treatment.

FLIGHT TO MISSION COMPOUND.

Mrs. Plister was molested to such an extent that she had to make a hurried retreat to the shelter of a Mission compound. She was not in the company of her husband at the time of the incident, the attack upon him following immediately afterwards at the same gate of the township.

Dr. and Mrs. Pfister left Hongkong by boat for Haiphong, from where they took train to Yunnanfu, to commence a perilous journey, by sedan chair and foot, across wild stretches of country to the Yangtze Valley.

They headed into North Yunnan, aiming for Suifu, where they proposed to explore the mountains in that region before proceeding to Chungking, and thence to Shanghai. MRS. PFISTER'S EXPERIENCE.

At Chinotung, where the incident occurred the morning after their arrival, they were going into the city when Mrs. Pfister, who is well-known in Hongkong art circles, decided to stop by the gate in order to make a sketch.

Dr. Pister went into the city to explore the old town, promising to join his wife later.

Mrs. Pfister had not long seated herself to sketch the gateway before she became the centre of a large crowd which pressed upon her more closely every minute.

Some very uncomplimentary remarks were being passed and Mrs. Pfister deemed it wise to move. As she did so, she was followed and shouted after. She was jostled but managed to reach the Mission compound before anything serious occurred.

DR. PFISTER STONED IN REAL EARNEST.

Dr. Pfister, returning to the gute to find that his wife had gone, was about to pass through the city gate when he was spat upon by two or three young people.

Dr. M. O. Parter, whose alarming experience in Yunnan is graphically described by our Shanghai correspondent, is shown above (left) chatting with Dr. Hirschfeld, Director of the Berlin Institute of Saxology.

JAPANESE REPORTED MASSING FOR ADVANCE ON TSITSIHAR.

AWAITING REINFORCEMENTS

AFTER A RETREAT.

at property in Manchuria."

THE MANCHURIA CRISIS GROWS INCREASINGLY ACUTE. TO-DAY'S REPORTS SUGGEST THAT THE JAPANESE, FOLLOWING A REVERSE IN AN ENGAGE- MENT ROUND NONNI RIVER BRIDGE, ARE MASSING FOR 'A FRESH ADVANCE WITH TSITSIHAR AS THEIR OBJECTIVE. THE LEAGUE COUNCIL IS MEETING IN PARIS ON MONDAY, NEXT.

Reuter's correspondent Harbin quotes reports that the Japanese troops have withdrawn to a region seven miles south of the Nonni River railway bridge. League for support,

Reinforcements Bre being massed there and it is believed that the Japanese military com mand is planning a fresh advance, with Tsitsihar as the Japanese objective.

It is reported that the Ja- panese retirement was the result of a reverse sustained in further fighting with the Heilungkiang forces,

concen-

Their troups are BLOW trating about ten kilometres to the south of the bridge, where they are awaiting further einforce- meats, When these have arrived, It is feared they will make a general advance with the intention of occupying Tsitsikar.

General Ma's Plan,

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It is stated that the Chinese are rushing reinforcements to General!

The letter concludes the sifun- tion, now being perfectly clear, China can confidently look to the

U.S. to Try Again.

YOUTH.

PRAISE FOR NEW GENERATION.

TALLER HEAVIER) AND CLEANER.

London, Nov. 9.

In his annual report on the

health of school-children, Sir George Newman, the Chairman of the Medical Department of the Board of Education,

recorda

A stendy and continuous improve- ment in the average physical con- dition of the normal child since 1907. There is an increase in height and weight and in cleanli- пеня.

Improvement in health finda ex- pression in grenter robustness and partly in increased resistance to disease,

Sir George Newman discusses the settled decline in the number, of deaths during school ages from tuberculosis and suggests the pos sibility that the English people are undergoing some degree of racial immunisation,

Other factors are less mal- nutrition, less overcrowding, ex-¡ tension of child, welfare work, undi the use of milk free from tuber culosis infection.

ECONOMIC STORM NOT SPENT.

PREMIER'S WARNING AT THE GUILDHALL.

"WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN GERMAN CREDITS MATURE?”

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald made his first public pro- nouncement since his triumphant return to the House of Commons as the leader of the National Government, at the Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall last night. He counselled the country not to expect too much at the beginning of the new administration, his speech em- phasising the difficulties facing Great Britain and the world in general.

The Prime Minister spoke gravely regarding the dangerous possibilities in the situation which may arise when the credits made to Germany mature early next year. Next month we may enter the fringe of the storm aren, he said.

STABILISATION OF STERLING.

He concludes his review of the

London, Nov. 9. it was for the governments co- school medicant services with al Roars of applause punctuated cerned, particularly France and tribute to parents. "Nothing." be the pelata for world betterment Germany, to come together and says, "is more remarkable in the enunciated by Mr. Ramsay Mac-mako concessions,, otherwise the history of the inst 24 years than Donald in his anxiously awaited world would go from bad to worse the growth in interest and the speech.

until collapse and revolution may sense of responsibility of parents.” He appealed to the nation to be the only way out. -British Wiretean.

give the Government time to Hitherto, all efforts to solve the mature its plans and to ensure oconor

oconomic crisis had its work being thoroughly effec-against probibitive tariffs. Repara- come up The Government had two tions, or War Debts. great problemu to solve, namely, that M. Laval's visit to Washing- He prayed the balancing of its budget, and ton might be followed by Franco- the balancing of its trade, and it German understanding. meant to solve them. He upperled

LANCASHIRE'S TRADE.

SPURT IN CHINA MARKET.

London, Nov. 9.

The sharp rise in the price of silver in the last few weeks has given additional impetus to Lancashire's trade în China.

tive.

to the-nation-fully to support Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Mr. Walter Runcimun

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Stabilised Sterling Intended.

Britain intended as soon as wus'

shoulders primarily devolved this practicable, to stabilise sterling. colossal task.

but the time for this would depend on putside factors. Meanwhile, Germany to be Overhauled. the main objective would be the Washington, Nov. 9.

substantial maintenance of the It is believed that the United

Britain's currency problem had internal purchasing value or been created by conditions in the sterling. Sinter renew

Government intends to representations

outside world. to the

It could only be Chinese and Japanese govern.

successfully faced when these Heferring to the coming "Dis" ments regarding Manchuria.

conditions improved.

armament Conference, he sold it Tho, pasi- tion of Germany must be

could not bo Mr. Stimson to-day discussed

dissociated subject

from The Federation of Master Cot- the situation with Presidentton Spinners to-day officially re-which

complete

overhauling in general world conditions: Britain Hoover-Reuter.

should Germany

would work to the utmost to secure ports that the production of 147 willing co-operator to firms in the American spinning tolerable and practicable agree- disarmament, no nation can march produce succesa of the conference, but in Later.

section during the week onded Govern November 7 was 75 per cent.

ments which would not lead to far ahead of the others. normal, compared with only 50 per more and more financial and trade The Premier drew attention cent. in the week ended September difficulties.

tho hopeful signs of trade revival, 19--Reuter.

and gave as an instance the fact that unemployment had decreased by 114,000 in the past five weeks.: Improvement was particularly re. flected in the large industries like wool and cotton.

The United States ment Hill clings to the hope that China and Japon can yet be persuaded to settle the Man churian dispute by direct nego tiations.

Fresh Instructions have been prepared with a view to urging the two countries to cease hostilties and to withdraw their troops from the danger zones.

of

While being given a lift on a goods. lorry along the central waterfront yesterday a coolie toppled off his sent on the top of the load through the vehicle suddenly swerving. He suf- The terms of the Kellogg Pacifered injuries of a grave nature and

was taken to Hospital. Ma Chung-shan, who seems deter- and the Nine Power Treaty, guaranteeing Chinese integrity, 'The situation Harbin i will be emphatically restated in quiet, but developments are ex- the new instructions. Rester. pected which may result in a new regime taking over power in the city-Reutry.

mined to resist the Japanese.

Geneva, Nov. 9

The Council of the League has been definitely convened to meet in Paris on Monday next. Novem- ber 16,

The notice issued by the League Secretariat says the meeting is called in support of the renewed public opinion of the world to uphold the sanctity of the Coven- ani, the Kellogg Pact, and the

LORD KYLSANT'S

SENTENCE.

NOT APPEALING TO THE LORDS.

London, Nov. 9.

It is understood by Router that

He walked on as though nothing had happened and the erowd, which was collecting rapidly, began to throw rotten garbage at him. Just through the gate, a huge stone just missed the back of his head and he turned round to see a moline Power Pacific Treaty "by Lord Kylsuut, is not appealing to of men gathered.

A large stone struck him on the back of the head, causing an ugly wound. He was also struck in the legs and back,

The head wound caused him to feel faint, but he managed to reach the Mission Compound before weakness overcame him. By the time he had reached safe quarters, the mob had grown to two or three hundred, all of whom were taking an active part in the attack.

The doctor was badly battered and covered with blood when he reached the mission. The mob afterwards dispersed without attempting to create further trouble,

STOCK EXCHANGE repeal,

"CASH" ORDER.

whatever means the situation the House of Lords against the demands."

sentence of one year's imprison- ment in the Second Division pass- ad upon him.

Seizure of Funds,

Dr. Alfred Sze to-day lodged

Lord Kiysant, the late chairman letter which embodies a report by of the Royal Mail Steamship Packet Mr. Frederick Cleveland, Inspec- Cu was convicted on a charge of tor of Salt Revenues and which issuing, a prospectus false in a transmits

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material particular. His appeal to dated November 6. from

from Chanchun, the Criminal Court of Appeal wa alleging that Japanese military quashed last wee authorities had forcibly removed funda from the Bank of Chins and the Bank of Communications,

RECORD FLIGHT.

Dr. Sze's letter enumerates the seizures made at Newchang and Chanchun, and he argues that the case against Japan has been AIR MINISTER'S abundantly proved,

Subverting Sine Authority.

CONGRATULATIONS.

London, Nov. 0.

from Monday, next, November 15, the regulation im- posed on September 26, following Great Britain's departure from the gold standard, that all bar-

He reiterates the accusation - Lord Landonderry the British gains must be for ensh

that Japanese military authorities Air Minister, has sent a message No

fresh

option on the continua- pursuing a deliberate polley of of warmest congratulations on be tion business however,

may be expanding their occupation "of half of the Air Council to Mr. transacted. Cat present. The Manchuria by aubrerting the Charles A Butler, "on completion announcement is rogarded

na Chinese Government's authority, of your eplondid flight and on es being the frat move towards the and adds auch proceedings, aro tablishing a new record from Eng The Committee of the London restoration of normal dealings entirely disconnected with the land to-Australia"-British Wire- Stock Exchange has decided to British Wireless,

safety of Japanoso 'subjects and|lam.

MODIFICATION NOW APPROVED.

London, Nov, D.

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The Prime Minister naked im. pressively "what is going to happen on February 29, when the credits granted to Germany mature?"

"A heavy responsibility resta on governments of the Old and New. worlds to avoid a calamity. Next month we may enter the fringe of the storm area."

The British Government was re-but viewing the whole. altuation, but

-Thunow Lord Mayor, Sir Maurios Janke, "wriving”

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The Government intended to accept the Canadian Government's Invitation to the Dominions Economic Conference in Ottawa,

the conference impossible before July, Mr. J. H. Thomas would, in the meantime, visit the Dominions to get flrat- hand knowledge of the possibili- tier,

India Trusts Us."

In the meantime their one.de. partment of activity would be to continue the evolution of "this wonderful Empire."

As regards the Round Table Conference, sald the Premier, though the task of making constitutions is dificult,

dws. ourselves have implanted in the hearts of the Indians, influence. nspirations und ideals. We must have the courage to carry out the results of our education.

"I believe that India trusts tis, and that is the essential foundation of any constitution."

The Lord Mayor's Show.

The usual, farge.crowds lined the City of London, streets to-day to witness the proccasion, a mile long, accompanying the New Lond Mayor, Sir Maurico Jenks, on hi drive in a gilded State Coach; drawn by six horses, to the Law Courts for the traditional :cere." monial declaration before." the judges.

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In addition to representatives of the City Companica, the procés- sion was composed of pageants in Deveral sections, illustrative of the progress of Industry, Alded by. science...

advance in the methods aff

The but since the days of the

first bicycles was shown by a series of exhibits, concluding ** with B6 Malcolmi Campbell's car: “Bluebirdų