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Photos shows a wounded Japanese marine being brought in by Rad Cra' men in the recent operations outside Shanghai.

A VLADIVOSTOCK THE POISON GAS

INCIDENT.

FABLE.

TWO JAPANESE JAPANESE USE OF

ARRESTED.

Riga, Feb. 1.

THE

HONGKONG

BRITISH TARIFF MEASURE.

PASSES ITS SECOND READING.

BANKER'S VIEWS.

TELEGRAPH.

London, Feb. 16. The House of Commons to-night defeated an Opposition Labour motion for the rejection of the Import Duties Bill by 451 votes to 73. The Bill was given a second rending.

During the debate, Sir Robert Horne welcomed the fact that provided a means of retulintion against any country which die

criminated against Britain, and said the Bill would bring freer trade than this country, had en- joyed for the last two generations, It was a measure on which could he built a scientific system, which would be formed by the proposed

Advisory Committee.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1932.

DEFENDANTS FAIL

TO APPEAR.

FISHERMAN HOLD UP SESSIONS.

BRIBERY CHARGE.

Two faliermen, Lam Hol-ylp and Lam Hoi-ko, falled to appear on ball at the Criminal Sessions this morning to answer a charge of offering a bribe of $60 to In- spector G. A. Stimson at Aldridge Bay, Shaukiwan, and the enne was adjourned until to-morrow.

M. J. Hall, appeared on behalf of Mr. Hin Shing Lo, instructed by

the det endants and Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith attended for the|

Crown.

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To Mr. Justice Limisell, Mr. Loj and the defendants were not In court because unfortunately they had left the harbour to go fishing, He naked his Lordship preciate the position and to ad- journ' the case to a convenient Dealing with the list of exempt date. Ile had advised the Recent

defendant to plead guilty to the suggested that IL fair criterion to apply would he charge and the first defendant to Burma." that if Britain and the Empire plead not guilty, and he felt aure together

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SMOKE-SCREENS.ed goods, he

the

Washington. Feb. 1. An emphatic denind that A proud military revival cam- paign is being organised by the Japanese are Intending to use poi- Soviet Government in connexion on gas in their operations around with the eelebrations of the Gar-Shanghal has been issued by the keenth anniversary of the establish- Japanese Military Attache, ment of the Red Army, beginning on February 20

The official progrmime for the festivities wills upon the dan gers in the Far East and then tention to prepare to di lend Sovlet Serritory against appreston.

The Soviet newspapers IW publish the story of an incident in which two Japanese were involved, al Vladivostock on Banuary 17. when the Soviet military arrested M. Sikabon and Mr. Shave Migolo. Ingth sectetaries in the

1 have received Information from the Japanese General Staff,” he saga. "that the Japanese forces have never used poi on gas and have no intention of using the future.

"Our troops are equipped with deviews for buying smokssscreens, which are only a means of cover- mg their movements. The smoke set up does not contain any pai-

Pente rumora elements."

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Coal Duty in France. The President of the Board of Trud, Mr. Runeiman, stated that the French Government hat in formed

tul A declaion to exempt British conl from the imposition of the 15 surtax,

Britain

The question of the application of the surtax to other goods re-f mained for further consideration.

The nanouncement was greeted. with cheers, and a Conservative not this the first illustration of the result of our tariff polley?".

Japanese Comentate, fra OFFICIALS KEEP ON member observed: "Is

in to ynin neemes to the Dulzavodd } Works.

Both Aus since lama pobased. Heater,

VIOLATIONS OF COVENANT.

NO RECOGNITION BY LEAGUE,

Geneva, Feb. 16, After a long discussion, the League Council decided to adopt Sir John Simon's sug- gestion that another appert be made to Japan to refrain from hostilities.

TALKING.

DEPRESSION OVER WASHINGTON.

Answering various questions. Mr. Runciman said it is the Gov- ernment's intention to continue to use the powers. they had under the Abnormal importations Cus toms Duties Act. if I became Washington, Feb. 16. Sir Ronald Lindsay called at the necessary to do so, although he State Department again today and not indicate, what might be

faturerler. conversed at some length with Morluded in any

British Wireless and Reuter, Castle. the Under-Secretary State, who also talked

with ME Candel, the French Ambassador.

The feeling of depression in * :18 ethicial circles regarding the Far Eastern situation persists, It is believed that there is little hope that the Japanese will refrain from # large scale attack il the Chinese voluntarily withdraw.

which is most unlikely.

Shell dropping Into the Settle- Ant. is a multor giving rise

to

The me tim of the Council¦ in reases anxiety, but Washingtou lasted from five o'clock until 4.30. ↑ ulicials beffeve that thy Consuls are It was decided to address un ap- doing their utmost to protect the peal forthwith to Japan, remik | Foreign concessions, ing her of her obligations under American. Service.

the Lengte Cavenant and peeing

a cessation of hostilities.

The moment was communicated

to the Japanem delegation this

evening and will be puldished to

morrow.

It is two pares long and covers much the same ground as the des claration of the President-read at |

.

Renter's

CHINKIANG AFFAIR.

CLASH ON WATERFRONT.

BALANCING THE

BUDGET.

THE LATEST FIGURES SATISFACTORY.

London, Feb, 16. The weekly Exchequer receipla issued to-night are again highly antefactory,

Mr. Whyte Smith, in reply Lo the judge, said that be did not wish the defendants' hail to be e- treated as he thought it would impose rather a severe hardship.

His Lordship deelded to adjourn the ease until to-morrow to give time for the men to return, but intimated that the proceedings would be held over until the next Sessions,

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WEAK MORTAR.

CONTRACTOR FINED $500.

The Chen Leg firm of building contractors were fined $500 by Me. Central Police Schofield at the Court to-day on a P.W.D. sum- mons for using weak mortar in the constraction of three buildings, all of three storeys, in Cheong Ming Street, Wongnelehong,

Mr. J. Dolnon, an engineer of the PW.D. told the Court that the cement plaster being set for the wao, could be crushed in one's hands,

Replying to a statement by the defendants, his Worship observed that if he left the work in charge of a subordinate and then expected the public to live in the buildings. he was looking for very serious trouble.

SAVED LIFE OF GOVERNOR.

'A KNIGHTHOOD FOR BRAVERY.

Last week's revenue amounted to £39.7 miliona, and as expendi- turn Wan only £8 millions, the surplus on the werk totalled £95,7 millions. This reduced the deteit during the week from £1

London. Feb. 16. The millions to 274.3 millions.

1 M. the King has been please.l defri last year at the present dat was £98 millions,

to, approve the conferment of a 0121 Lieutenant Lom tax and surtax receipts Knighthood

satisfactory. The Colonel Hasan Subra Wardy,

of is revised Budget contemplated Vi Chancellor

Calcutta who University.

Was largely

routing Nanking. Feb. 17. the last meeting of Conwell, and The Foreign Ministry rofers to Article Ten guaranteeing negotiating with the Japanese tolei from these sources of 2945

thi

cognised.---Reuter,

the territorial integrity of mem-Congulur authorities for the millions, of which £265.3 miliona instrumental in saving the life t hers of the League, pointing out settlement of an incident at Chin-had been received up to Saturday, Sir Stanley Jackson, Governor of Do violation could be re- kiang where some Japanese Thus £79.7 millions remain to be Bengal when an attempt on his marireslashed with the Chinese collected before the financial year life was recently made by a girl Poldiers

ends on March 31st, whereas last student.--British Wireless, The Japanese naval commander year the amount outstanding at

his date was £115 millions. DUCE'S DAUGHTER communicated with General Ko this

Chu-tung, demanding a personal Since January

, ૩, IN SHANGHAI. apology from the Chinese com. Exchequer hus received

mander and compensation..

millions, compared with

TELEGRAM TO THE POPE.

(Reuter's Spécial Service).

Rome, Feb. 16. The Pope has to-day received a telegram from Signor Mussolini's daughter, Edla, and her husband, Count Ciano, the Italian Consul- General in Shanghai.

The telegram is the sequel to a special inquiry by the Pope for news of the Countess Clano, during his recent audience with Signor Mussolini, when he assured Il Duce of his daily prayers on her behalf.

"BIG SWORDS" IN SHANGHAI.

STREET FIGHTING TO-DAY,

The ultimatum expired yester.millions

the

£167.3

£111.6

PREMIER'S GOOD PROGRESS.

in the corresponding

| day and the Japanese commander period of last year from these

is threatening to take action to obtain satisfaction. Nanking Customs revenue is also show

(HOUTTER,

| officials arg chdeavouring to settle ing a weekly Incrense and £13 the incident with the Japanese millions more were reveived than Consul in Nanking. The stun at the same tion in Chinking is critical.- | British Wireless. | Reusha.

NAVAL PROMOTION.

REAR-ADMIRAL JONES ADVANCED.

The Admiralty

London, Feb. 16. following promotion:

announce the Rear Ad- iniral William Jones be Rear Admiral Commanding the Battle Craiser Squadron, in succession to Vice Admiral Wilfred Tomlinaon, andated.British Wireless,

date last

year.

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London, Feb. 16. The Prince of Wales to-day flew to Borden Camp. Aldershot, 1st on a farewell visit to the Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, of which he is Colone-in-Chief.

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AMAZING STORY IN COURT.

CONSTABLE'S THREAT WITH REVOLVER.

the

An amazing story of a Weihniwei constable's conduct was related at Kowloon Magistracy

this tuorning when P. C. Miao Fung- ht WUB charged before Mr. Fraser with stealing a dollar in money and misconducting himself as a police officer.

Clark Prosecuting. Inspector Baid shortly after 11 a.m. yeater- day, Sergeant Brown, who was on the Mongkok Pollee duty al Station, saw a man rushing into the Station with a revolver in his hand. On enquiries, he told a 16.

story which sent Inspector Ellis pro-ast haste to a house in Argyll to Street, where defendant had been re-detained.

LEAVING NURSING HOME TO-DAY.

London, Feb. The Prime Minister will bably leave the nursing home morrow, having made good covery from his operation.

He тлу altend

the Wednesday Cabinet meeting, will remain in London for a days before leaving to take three weeks reat ordered by doctors-British Wincess.

THAMES STRIKE TO END.

It wo

was alleged by this man, who usual was

the master a shop selling and cakes and cigareties, that defen- few dant went into his shop at about the 10.86 a.m. yesterday when a mah- his jong game, WAR in progress Defendant went to the rear the house Lo ascertain on

RESUMPTION EXPECTED

TO-MORROW.

of

London, Feb. 16: The strike of Thames lighter-it.

Was

WAS

Appearing on a summuns fur fail-men and tugmen is expected to closed"uung, kowever, pluck

Local Royal Observatory reports that the antleyclone central over N.E. China has strengthened_fur- Shanghai, Feb. 17.ther. Local forecast:-East winds, ing to Judging by the Japanese pre-atrong: fair. parations it would appear that

Afety

that nobody else the premises, and returned to the From one of mah-jongg game. the drawers of the gaming table, ho emptied all the money and did likewise to another drawer.

On being remonstrated with by- Ng Houng, one of the men taking

defendant the part In game, alleged to have taken out ble re- him with threatened and volver

in with the defendant, en- tuke proper precautionary end as the result of negotiations circling his waist whilst another

his snatched away revolver. of proceeting between the men and i

MAR pedestrians, Mr. A. W. Miller, employers.

The five men who were in the charge of the work of Work will in all probability be house at the time detained the de- of the master of AL they will commence their general made by the Japanese to cross repairs being carried

resumed on Thursday morning, fendant, and the from offensive

districts north

shop

Mongkok the oxandra Building, was cautioned British Wireless.

to from Wantenspang, where of Klangwan Itond. Chinese Chinese

Mr. Schofield at the Central: Magis-

Police Station to a raport.

to make soldiers have state

that thousands strong defensive position.

tracy this morning. Sergeant Woods

It was alleged, that whilst the soldiers of Japanese

the ro prosecuting. Bald debris fell into

making дго The Chinose defenders were Chater Road the day after he had Mosers, Benjamin and Patts have master was away

dofondant threw the money taking up positions in the trenches urentis reinforced yesterday by the warned defondant, He was not pres-received a cable from their Shanghai which

are only a few hundred arrival of a full division from North a their away in the rear of the premisen. yards from the first Chinoso de-China and the "big sword" rogi- defendant, Mr. M. As da Silva ox- Investment Co. Ltd., are paying a When Inspector Ellis arrived, he fensive line. A resumption of ments from north-western China plained that Mr. Miller, had warned final dividend of Th.1.85 per share made a search and recovered 31.00 street fighting in this district is which are believed to be under the workman, but unfortunately he (making T-1.08 for 1981) and carry in money at the back of the house. considered inevitable to-day

The case was adjourned until the command bf Marshal Fong was taken ill and was absent on the fog forward to next year's account No further attempt "naw Voon Yu-halang-Rensha

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STARVATION TOWN,

THE DOGS EATEN.

Vienna, Jan. 18. The upper Austrian town of Steyr, once the flourishing centre of the iron industry, is now a town of starving unemployed, hungry beggars and underfed children.

it lins been reduced to this con- dition by the discontinuance of the production of small arms since the war, the ban on the exportation of motor-cars and cycles to neigh- States, and the general: crisis.

A large

of the population of part of 22,000 is compelled to live on bag- Hing, and the bankruptcy of the town is imminent.

Inmates

charitable institu- tlona are allowed to leave the homes on Fridays when they go begging from house to house. Among the beggars are vico-burgomaster and former mer- chants and manufacturers.

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Children have founded bearing organisations, while adult beggara have divided quarters of the town

COMING SHORTLY

TO THE KINO'S

IN

SYLVIA SIDNEY

'LADIES

OF THE

BIG HOUSE

A Stormart Pictur

Doge disappeared in the town among themselves, so that colli- during last year, being killed and afons are avoided..

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Familles of a miny as 12 are **TE. If said žhat) living in one unheated room, lying who have "nos entenianyi

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