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COLLISION' ACTION |CIRCULATION OF

ONUS.

MR. POTTER ON THE RULE OF THE ROAD.

C.N.C. V. N.Y.K.

CORRECT NEWS.

HOW GOVERNMENTS

CAN HELP.

F

(Reuter's Special Service).

THE

HONGKONG

TRIPLE MOTOR

COLLISION..

SEQUEL IN POLICE COURT.

TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15. 1932.

CALL FOR NAVAL TRUCE.

(Continued from Page 1)

for our redactions since the Dangerous driving on the Island drastic; clear for all to see. When Armistice have been continuous and Road near Tin Wan Village at our obligations to cur own people, Aberdeen was the cause of a triple when our commitments solemnly Mr. Eldon Patter, K.C., sub-

Copenhagen, Jun. 14.'

collision on January 3 last when a undertaken in the eyes of the mitted that the mnater of the 4.8.

The International Press Con-publle ear was trying to overtake world are recalled, It will at once Toyooka Maru And failed

ference, which has tr

been skiing

a motor lorry on a bend. justify, in any sense, his crossing since Monday, concluded this morn

The driver of the rear vehicle risks, grave risks, that our contri- be perceived that we have taken of the fairway, when arguing an ime.

apparently had difficulty in steer-bution might be effective, striking behalf of the China Navigation In the principal resolution adopt-and collided with the front of the

ing a straight course after turning and patently sincere. in the Supreme Court

ed by the Conference, the opinion lorry, we of the road, coming into morning before the

None will regret these rinks if Chief was expressed that the best way

which in turn, was forced they bring na the fruits we seek." (Sie Joseph Kemp) and in which the circulation of False collision the Harbour Master, ng Assessor, news could be prevented wi in the final stages of the ronaell-providing

Police Force. With a tree. The driver of the public car im- dated action for damages arising fellities the widest

possible mediately awerved to the right after

vehicles be on the side of the road. Both suffered considerable dantage.

Company this Juntien

for

information

by.

by

Eden, was now little more than a The British Army, said Captain

than its immediate Imperial duties: require.

in fog a harbour Government offices, which shoult the collision and ran into the wall Police Force, in no respect larger |

out of n Kollision in

between the 8.8. Klang and the so organised that journalists might a.x. Toyooka Maru.

at any time obtain confirmation er Corakel argued that, the refutation of reparts in any parti. Toyooka Maru being an outward-cutar question. bound ship, if the Master chose

to disobey the starboard side rule For the purposes of the Co- and go to the port alde, the onun ference, the Danish Government ing on him to but distinctly the tos vaguely placed Parliament building at its obstacies which disposal. Those attending were re- prevented him from keeping to the presentatives of all news agencies, starboard site, otherwise the ship as well as the chiefs of the press would cross entirely at her own department of all European coun- risk. The Master would have to tries: show that it was not safe or prac Heatle to krep to the alarboard sude.

NOTED SHIPPING

Mr. Petter sulanitted that the Japaneer Captain was entirely un- justified in crassing the fairway, because he could have anchored with complete safely to the south "f

point where he was at 7.43 SIR a.m., il a look at the chart was sullicient to show that.

the

Further, if the Toyooka Maru was not actually in the fog when she started to cross, It should have been obvious to those in charge that she could not up to get across without going through dense fog.

EXPERT.

EDWARD RHODES

to

IN HONGKONG, A distinguished

vinitor longkang at present is Sir Ed- ward Rhodes, who arrived

from Singapore by the 2, and 0. liner Kashinit.

Is

A summons was brought against the driver of the public car be fare Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Court this morning, when Sergeant W. S. Dall explained the fucts of the case to his Wership.

The defendant, who had a clean record sine 1928, was fined $20, his Worship remarking that it was a pity he had spoilt such a goal record.

In admitting a summons of hav ing 20 people in excess of the aum ber allowed on his motor forry, the

reduced, first voluntarily at the The Navy has been successively end of the war and then by auc- cessive treaties. duellons have been the most drau

But our air re- tic

of all. At the end of the war, with an Air Force Britain had voluntarily scrapped Recond to none

seven-eights of Hi, and to-day, des- pite London's vulnerability to air attack Britain ranked only fifth among the world'a air powers.

Meteringstanti JANOTEKEMISEVIR crepancy.

THE "TELEGRAPH" ART SUPPLEMENT.

of

well-

Sir Edward, who

A He submittedi

kanwn shipping man, that

has the Court could not say that the

many years been engaged in ship wan justined, as the Japanese Cap East, and has travelled extensive. erasing ping trade to India and the Far Fain had admitted that he Beard the fog signal of the Kiangau and, all parts of the world. He at any rate after the second blast, Deputy Chairman

he knew it was the signal of an

in-egning ship, and that if the Tuyuka Maru continued tu it would have to eress the bows of that in coming ship. Under the eir matances, there was, he Maid, nothin fo justify the

manoeuvre,

The case is proveeding.

AN UNEMPLOYED ENGINEER.

DRUNK ON, RAILWAY STATION.

Big Variety of Pictures To-morrow,

There will be a big variety pictures in to-morrow's Pie-

V

sorcer

issue of the Telegraph for

toral Supplement.

Sporting events illustrated will include the Services Interport Probables match and the ladies' England Scotland hockey game. whilst several pictures of the Marno greyhound racing track will be given.

3fkh City f Manchester Advisory 1925 to 1918, Chairman to Committee National Service from the Board of Trade and Ministry of Shipping Textile Exports Shipping Committee in 1917 and 1918, Vice- resident of the Manchester

Chamber of Commerce in 1922-23 and Hon. Treasurer in 1927.

Wan

of

From 1922 to 1925, he member of the Council of AN- sociated British Chambers Commerce in London: Chulran of the Manchester Reform Club in 1917, Treasurer in 1920, and Pre- sident in 1927. He was knighted in 1921.

ILS. POLITICAL SCANDAL.

Describing himself as a marine engineer al presçat unemployed. Thomas Gibbison was charged he- fore Mr. Fraser at the Kowlaon Magistracy this morning with re-

Coutcomed teran Pays F fusing to leave the Tsimshatяn: Railway Station at 11.45 p.. yesterday when requested in do so battles with the Senate over taxa- years old, has had many pitched by n Railway official, and with tion, prohibition enforcement, the being drunk on the premises of soldiers bonus, ward debts and the Kowloon-Canton Railway.

farm relief.

Weddings covered include theme of Professor C. K. Wong and Miss Ellen Key Lynn, Mr. Chrong King-chiu and Mias Lit

Wai-ching, and Mr. Fu Saisie and Mins Tang Wai- yin.

There will also be photo- graphs taken at the Argicul- toral Show in the. New Terr!- turies, pictures of St. Paul's Girls School Brownies, and a group taken at a farewell party given at the University to the Rev. C. B. and Mrs. Shann,

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driver said he had been convey- ing mourners to the cemetery at the funeral of his master's wife,

His Worship pointed out the danger of carrying many corners and remarked. "If people, especially when turning take that number of people, I am afraid there will be more funerals than one."

A fine of $15 was imposed.

you

a

it was stated that the defendant He has been frequently undered that the defendant appeared His Worship previously remark. tried to enter the gate of the fire because of his present und Railway Station, but was refused former business connexions, and

to have arned his lorry into nmision 253" the whereupon he threatened the latin the Aluminium Company of watchman, especially his large stock holdings be with a bottle.

America. There was an abortive After falling to get inside the attempt in the Senate to drive kim Hate, defendant lwidt down to from office after he had warned sleep outside the enterers en- that body to keep within the law trance. He had not done

in conducting investigations slamage but the Police had been during the days of the Teapot

afraid Dome and other scandals,

called in because it was

BBY

that he might cause some damage Under to the station.

the constitution

the House has the sole power of im Defendant pleaded guilty to penchment and the Senate the sale both charges, saying that he was power drunk at the time. He had been here have

in Hongkong for the last 25 years and was at present staying with

a friend at Yuumati

His Worship convicted him on

the second charge and imposed a

DEMOCRATS PICK CHICAGO.

CONVENTION OPENING ON JUNE 27.

to Try impreachments.

Washington, Jan. 9. The Democratic National Com been only impeachments since the constitu- the National Convention, which is elever mittee to-day awarded to Chicago tion was adopted, one of a Presi-to select a candidate for President, Ident. Andrew Johnson.

and set the date for June 27,

The Republican National Conven- tion is to open June 14 in the same President Hoover.

по

Action Not Words, Ile-haped the Disarmament Con- ference would remove that dis-

Britain could do more alone, and other nations must do their share.

When

the Disarmament Сол- ference and ended, he trusted they would.

nt least, have

a method whereby armaments might be measured and checked, and that thereby the hopes so often pressed would be translated into action.

ex-

The British Government would enter the conference in no mean or niggling spirit, sincerely anxl- ous to contribute by suggestion and! action to a real and progressive de- crease in the vast burden of in- ternational armaments which to- day clogs world progress.-British Burelens,

THE MAN FROM DARTMOOR.

NO COMPENSATION. Sir Herbert Samuel, the Home Secretary, stated in the House of Commons first before the press, that so compensation would be paid to Mr. Jacob Peter van Dyn, who was released from Dartmoor Prison after serving alX months

of a seven years' sentence.

A Free Man.

Dr. Salter (Lab.. Bermondsey, W asked whether a free pardon had been issued to Mr. van Dyn' or whether he had been nuly tem- porarily liberated from custody and was able to re-arrest,

Sir Herbert Samuel replied: Mr. van Dyn applied to the Court After his conviction and seater.ce of Criminal Appeal for leave to Within a few days be withdrew that appeal against his conviction. application.

"A month later he acnt in u long petition to the Secretary of State asserting his innocence and reiterating the alibi he put forward in the Court.

"A searching investigation was made by the police and my advisera, and, as a result, additional informa tion was brought to light. After consultation with the learned Recorder before whem he was con- victed, I felt justified, in all the circumstances, in recommending the absolute remission of the re- years ponal servitude. mainder of his sentence of soven

"In accordance with my instruc- tions, the Governor of Dartmoor Prison told him he left as a free man and not as a conviel on licence,

e of $10 or 14 days' hard - DUKE OF MANCHESTER city, and is expected to renominate it is open to Mr. van Dyn to apply

reur.

On defendant making

to be

granted some time to obtain the MARRIAGE LICENCE REFUSED fine, his Worship postponed sen tence until Monday.

ANOTHER RISE

SILVER..

IN NEW YORK.

New York, Dec. 11. The Duke of Manchester was to INday refused a marriage licence by the city clerk on the ground that by New York State law he must wait three years after being divorced. The deci- afon was given after a conference with Corporation counsel.

HONGKONG DOLLAR

UNCHANGED.

to the Court of Criminal Appeal Francisco, 19 for Kansas City and

Chicago was selected by a vote of for leave to appeal against his con- 59 to 20 cast in favour of Sanviction."

four for Atlantic City.

Mr. Van Dyn, a South African Renman, was convicted at the Old

to do

Bailey Inst June on a charge of secator was a walter, who said he "wounding with intent grievous bodily harm." The pro-

Chicage and Atlantic City each bid $200,000 for the Convention, while Kansas City and San Fran elsco offered but $160,000 each, the Democratic nomination to Goat Ruislip

Leaders of the campaign to give was attacked and robbed in a lane (Middlesex,, Van

for a licence ernor Franklin D. Itoosevelt, of Dyn'a defence was a plea of mis-

New York, announced prior to the taken identity.] meeting that they favoured holding the convention at Kanas City and Although silver is up both in shock to the Duke and to his in. strength in the committee to die- The announcement came as predicted they had sufficient voting London and New York, the Hoog-tonded kong dollar remained unchanged Dawes, the former London actress,

brido, Miss Kathlean tate the choice. at 18. 5.3/10d. on demand this na all the arrangements had bean morning.

mado.

The London rise is 1/8th both The Duko's friends, and a crowd for spot and forward, boing chief of photographers and reporters ly due to China buying. The had gathered at the City Hall, markot opened steady, but after where the ceremony wha to have the oficial fixing it ruled uncer- been performed by Mayor Walker. tain, with America holding off.

The couple had planned to stay

New York reported a rise of ovor Christmas in New York at half à cent.

the luxurious suite of rooms en Shanghai opened steady this aged by the Duke at the magni- morning, but became caster later leent new Waldorf Astoria Hotel. on, whilst Hongkong was a little The Duko can easily cross the easter than yesterday, the bus-border to New Jersey, where he ness rate being about is. 5.7/16d., can got married after three daya' with little doing.

notice.

ENGLISH LOVER OF JAPAN.

WOMAN NOVELIST'S BEQUEST.

NEW LINER LOST BY FIRE.

the

un.

£700,000 DAMAGE. Newport News (Virginia), Dec. 29. The United Fruit Company's liner Segovin, which was nearing completion here at the cost of £700.000 (ot par) was burned to

water's edge to-day, London, Jan. 14. Eliza Louiza Moresby Bock, who The will of the novelist, Mrs..

The origin of the fire died at Kyoto last year, includes the fight with the flames.

known.

Several Bremen were injured in Harry Drake Hodgkinson, with sidant, christened the wesel

boquent of £550 to her son, Mr. n the hope that he will apply it for August 15 laat. and the liner was Mrs. Hoover, wife of the Pro- the bonaft of the Kyukofn Temple, to be put in commission on Jan. 80 at `Koyassam,” Japan-Reuter.

事

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From 2. D. W, on a wavelength of 365 metros.

6.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7.00-10.30 p.m. European Pro- gramme of Victor. Records.

7.00 p.m. Stock Quotations, etc. 8.00 p.m.

(Local Time and Wea. ther Report).

7.03-8.10 p.m. Variety. Orchestral-Olvidarte Jamus; Orchestral-Galan de Noche.

Marimba Centro Americana. 81870. Vocal Duet-Red Lips Kiss My

Blues Away, Vocal Duct-Side by Side,

Alleen Stanley and Johnny Marvin. 20714. Instrumental Duet-Ca C'est Paris. Instrumental Duet-Barcelona-Paso

Doblo,

Gardon and Puig with Accordion and Banjo. 21083. Song-Sweethearts On Parade. Song-Where The Shy Little Vialets

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Johnny Marvin.

21820. Band-Don't Be Cross. Band-The Jolly Coppersmith.

Arthur Pryor's Band. 20318. Song- Want A Nice Little Follow. Song- Love My Sweetheart

The Best. Saxophone Solo-Saxema.

Kelly Harrell. 20867. Saxophone Solo-Marilyn.

Rudy Wiedonft. 21162. Song-Hobo Bill's Lant Rido. Sung-That's Why I'm Bice.

Jimmie Rogers with Guitar. Guitar Duct-Aloma March. Guitar Duel-Brifting and Dreaming

in Hawaii.

22421.

C. Kama and M. Salazar. V-21. 8.10-8.30 p.m.

Orchestral

High Water (J. K. Brennan and

M. McCurdy). Midnight Reflections (Mainek.

Signorelli).

Paul Whiteman and His Concert Orchestra. 35932. The Swing. Hudson Waves (Finm ignoloni).

Victoria Orchestra. 35874. 8.30-8.18 p.m. Vocal Gents. Blossom Time.

The Yankee Princess,

The Victor Light Opera Co. 35722, Rio Rita.

My Maryland.

The Victor Light Opera Co. 36810. 8.48-9.16 p.m. A Concert. Song-Comin' Thru The Rye.

Marion Talley (Soprano). 1146. Violin Salo-To A Wild Rose

(MacDowell).

Violin Solo-Souvenir Poetique

(Fibich).

Michel Gusikoff. 19892. Song-A Cuba (Schipn). Song-Jota (de Falin).

Tito Schips (Tenor). 1153. Piano Solo-Staccato Caprice

(Vagrich).

Piano Solo-Hungarian Rhapsody

No. (Liszt),

Yolanda Mero. 1156. Song-From The Land Of The Sky

Blue Water (Eberhart and Cadman).

Song-Little Grey Home In The West

(Wilmet and Lohr).

Mary Lewis (Soprano). 1140. Violin Solo-Romance in F

(Beethoven).

Jacques Thibaul. 0006. Song-Mother My Dear (Nolen and

Treberno).

Song-A Brown Bird Singing

(Barrie and Haydn Woods). John McCormack (Tenor). 1137. Piano Solo-In The Night (Schumann). Piano Sola-Etude in D Flat (Liszt).

Harold Bauer. 6828.

9.15-16,00 p.m. Hungarian Fantasia (Liszt) played by Arthur de Greef and The Royal Albert Hall Orchestra conducted by Sir Landon Ronnid.

9110-0111

10.00-10.27 p.m. Operatic. Song-Mignon-Polonaise (Thomas). Barbiere da Siviglia-A Little Voice

I Hear (Rossini).

Madam Amelita Galli Curel

(Soprano). 7110.) Orchestral-Queen of Sheba-Cortege

(Gounod). Orhestral Sigurd Jorsalfar-Triumphal

March,

Victor Symphony Orchestra. 35763. Song-Luisa Miller-When The Night

Is Calm (Verdi), Song-Rigoletto-Each Tear That Falls

(Verdi).

Tito Schipa (Tenor). 7145. 10.27 p.m. Rugby Mid-Day Press News

10.30 p.m.

Close Down.

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WITH EVONA.

(Continued from Pape 8.) Christmas dinner."

Part of my menu was enthusias tically alive and part delightfully dead, I found myself unable to decide whether mutton and pork are more attractive in esso ar in posse.

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In the Carcase section, where the exhibits had crossed the Great; Divide, one was conscious of the still, ethereal beauty of post- humous pig and the future victims | of mint saucery.

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