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AN INTERRUPTED PILGRIMAGE.

YOUNG RUSSIAN SENT TO "HOUSE.”

Stephen Bovensky, the young Russian whose declared intention

"GAMBLING" IN MAJORITIES.

WERE THEY GAMING TRANSACTIONS?

of making a pilgrimage to Pale- JUDGE ON FOLLY *tine was held up by the locat

police authorities when they dia. covered him without proper passports, is again in the Colony,

ISSUING WRITS.

Three-quarters of

A

OF

million having returned from Canton pounds were lost and won in the whither he had gone after.serving | Stock Exchange deals in what a sentence of four weeks in Vic- would be the majority at the ro toria Gaol.

cent. General Election, mid coun- action at Cambridge not in an Aasizes.

The circumstances under which he made this second return were detailed to the Magistrate (Mr. Wynne-Jones) this morsing by

ho of

THE

HONGKONG.

TELEGRAPH.

A SLEEPLESS SETTLEMENT,

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contemplated, but the night pass- ed without any attempt to storm the Japanese lines.

With the approach of dawn, the Intensity of the artillery fire sub-

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1932.

CHINESE REGAIN LOST GROUND.

STOUT RESISTANCE OFFERED.

HEAVY LOSSES.

Shanghal, Feb. 25, 4.42 p.m. There seems to be no doubt that the Japanese are making consider-

sided, but the rattle of machine- guna goes on without cessation. Much damage has been caused in. the Hongkew portion of the Settle ment by the Chinese shell-Ore-able advance northward of Kiang- Reuter."

wan, and if the advance continues the Chinese holding Klangwan, and still stoutly realating, will be ontilanked and forced to retire.

and bringing all their availab'. Attacking with forty neroplanes artillery to bear, the Japanese claim that they broke the Chinese

Det.-Sergi. Meadowa, in charge of the largoness of the Insurance Municipal Council against the use tine at Miaohongchen followin

the Passports Office. The officer stated that after his recent dis- charge from prison, Rovensky whe given the option of being returned to Shanghai, but he elected to go to Canton. For some reason, he did not stay there long, and turning here on Tuesday gave him self up to the police.

re-

Rovensky, the officer continued, had been examined by the doctor for indications of Insanity, but no evidence of this WIN found. the doctor considering that he was highly temperamental and of unstable disposition.

An

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which

Mr. Justice McCardio "nid would have thought, in view claimed, that the amount changed hands would have been even greater than £750,000.

"Transactions," he said. have run into millions."

"Subject to further considera tion." he

expressed the opinion that the transactions are invalid

under the Gaming Act.

muni

USE OF SETTLEMENT.

Shanghal, Feb. 26. According to Chinese sources following repeated protests made to the Japanese authorities by the

of the Hongkew section of the International Settlement AA bane of operations there is a din- tinct likelihood of the Japanese "greeing to restore the police ad- the Municipal Council.

ministration to

and women awaits

A

Following the Japanese Consul- Mr. Gower Wynn Elias, trading General's order for the withdrawal as W. Elins and Co., St. Andrews of Japanese residents from Hong- street, Cambridge, Aued Mr. W. A. kew, 150 women and children left Bignell, trading as W. A. Bignell for Tokyo yesterday. while and Co.,

of Benet-street, Cam-second batch of about 800 mun bridge, for £1,324.

shipment. Mr. Werninek (for Mr. Elias) Rennha, anid the parties were stockbrokers

oni bunineAA carrying

in Cam- bridge, and in October, on behalf Betention for a period of ten days, of clients, they had certain tran by which time the palice anti-sactions concerning the majority vipated they would be able to com to in accured by the parties sup piele arrangements for his return | hurting the National Government io Shanghai, from which port be at the General (Chs tipa originally arrived.

The Court was asked to com. mit Tovensky to the House

of

NEW GOVERNOR OF

PHILIPPINES.

DUE IN

HONGKONG.

THIS EVENING.

Col. Theodore Roosevelt,

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Governor-Generad

Many people were interested in the results of a general election because the enforcement of some

proposed policy might alleet

commercial or other position.

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As an insurance regarding these Interests a method appeared to have been advised of quoting, prices, the possiblé

or probable majority of the Government,

The business was done in the form of purchase and sale of ma jorities at so much per sent above

or below a majority of 171. The netual majority was agreed at 493, and as a residt Mr. Elias, laimed

£1,324.

Stary of £6,000 Lass

br the Philippine Falands, who starceeds Mr. Dwight Davis, arrives in Hongkong this evening, aboard The 8.8. President Taft, with party. Upon arrival, they will be met by Capt. T. A. Coltman, A.D.C. 1

Me. Elises then KAV →videnca E. The Governor, Mr. J. 11, that both he and Mr. Bignell had Putnam, the American Consul: an clients who wished to deal in n- ather officials, and during their Jurities. Ife explained that if a stay will be the questa of Sir Wilient purchased four "majorities" Fiam and Lady Peel at Government Hause.

A dinner party s been arrang. rde at Government House for this evening. Rad to-morrow. Col. Roosevelt and his party will be entertained at the Races and will fake tiffin with Mr. L. Dunbar They will subsequently embark on the President Taft, which leaves Hongkong at sunset, and is due to arrive in Manila early on Monday morning

Accompanying 1 Governor General is Mrs. Rondeveit, Miss Roosevelt, Lt. Col. I'rackett (A.D.C.), Miss Weldon, a guest or Mina Ronevelt, and Miss Narn and Miss Hinsey (Secretaries),

U.S. BANK RATE.

HALF PER CENT, DOWN IN NEW YORK.

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at 171 at £i per unit and the settlement price was agreed at 181, then there would be-£10 profit on

which ench "majority,'

would menn £40 profit, less commission charges.

Mr. Elius said that the figures

DOLLAR DOWN A FARTHING,

MARKET CONTINUES

LIFELESS.

The Hongkong dollar is down farthing to-day, the demand rate being is. 5.6/16. The market is, however, Hiclesa,

In London, sliver was unchanged, there being no special feature, the market being quiet. After the official fixing, the market rutel idle.

New York reports a decling of s quarter, the market being easy. Futures are also easier,

The cross-rate continues to im- prove, the Inteu sactation being 3.48.

CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONDURAS.

MR. CHARLES GREENIDGE

APPOINTED,

a concentrated bombardment, and that their infantry throw the Chin- ese first line in confusion upon the reserve line and that all are now retreating rapidly towards Tazang, a town three miles due west of Kiangwan.-Reuter.

Chinese Courage. Shanghai, Feb. 25, 11 p.m. The whole force of to-day's Japanese offensive has now been Apent, and the

the courage of Chinese troops, despite the terrible bombardment, has been responsi ble for regaining n consider- able part of the ground lost this morning. They дго stubbornly holding Klangwan. the only change in the position of the forces being a Japanese advance on the right wing north of Klang. wan, for no more than 700 metres since yesterday.

Yet a heavy price has been paid by China in to-day's fighting, as witnessed by the enlargement of the area of destruction. The v- lagen of Kiangwan, Miaohangchen How smoking and Tazang are ruins, an the result of relentless bombing by Japanese planes: while Settlement dwellers are dis- mayed at hearing crashes of ex- plosions now on both sides of thom, the Japanese making to-day! three bombing raids on Lunghua.

Consuls Concerned.

This evening the German Con-l sul General and all occupants of his Consulate moved out, owing to the proximity of the Japanese Con- sulate General and the flagship Izumo, which are the target for Chinese shells,

The Americans for the Bare reason have been cautioned to vacate Astor Ibune Hotel by the American Consul General.

on balance showed £1,324 in his to give directions for the appoint-Lampson and Mr. Brenan are now favour.

London. Feb. 25. HM the King has been pleased

ment of Mr. Charles Greenidge Magistrate of Trinidad, te in Chief "Mr. Bignell told me," he co- inued, "that his transactions industive of British Honduras.-

Hotel Wireless, majorities were such that

when 1!!* ***||t * the election was known his losses would be £6,000, and that because the amount was so much he had a loop-hole in Pleading the Gaming Act, and he Wrold not pag. H the amount were £1,000 or less he would pay.

Mr. Elias and that he was liable to His London agents For the

K1221.

"za,000 Still Owing to Me” Mr. Bignell then went into the box, He stated: "I told Mr. Elias that the majority being so big the sney involved was very much more than my clients anticipated and that when settlement came should have a considerable amount to and from clients. rate

suggested that we had better leave it and see have much money came in.

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New York, Feb, 25. The Federal Reserve Bank New York to-day announced a re- luction in the re-discount from three and a half to three per cent, Bouter.

British Buoyancy.

London, Feb, 26. There was to-day no change in the Bank Rate, which remains at 5%. The demand for leading British Government stocks was the most interesting feature on the market.

and there showed sub stantial improvement at the close. Fanding Loan 40% rose 19% to 922, Conversion Fives rose to 104 Consolidated Loun Fives rose to 89, and War Loan Fives 10034-tritish Wire

rade İran,

BRITISH MOTOR MANUFACTURERS,

HOPES FROM THE OTTAWA CONFERENCE.

London. Feb. 25. The Dominions Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, to-day received deputation

British of

"I said that I would collect as much as could and that if I did not get the whole

amount in would supplement it out of own pocket.

my

Ther

PRINCE AT FAIR.

Landon, Feb, 25, Prince of Wales today the British Industries Pair, visited the Birmingham section of fish Wireless,

Bri-

him pay by writ unless a THAN the money.' pelises to pay, although he has

Jater the judge and that the issuing of a writ was a gamble ou the result of a writ.

Mr. Elias was recalled by Mr. dustice McCardie, who asked him if he had paid the London house, Mr. Elias replied: "No."

Mr. Elias said that the London He agreed with him that Big nell owed him the money and that he should endeavour to recover it from him. If Bignell did not pay him he would pay London. It was a tebt of honour.

Mr. Justlee McCardle: But they are going to give you time to pay

"I have still got about £3,000 owing to me," added Mr. Bignell.

Mr. Justice McCardie: Did you unless you recover from Mr. Big- think your clients could pay7-nell. The London house has not think I shall get a certain amount.issued a writ against you? Nu. I am perfectly certain I shall not get the whole lot.

Counsel; It has been suggested by Mr. Elias thut your attitude was that you were not going to pay and pleaded the Gaming Act. Mr. Bignell: never thought of the Gaming Act.

Mr. Bignell said later that he was prepared to pay. but Mr. Elias was an insistent that he (Bignell) said he was going plead the Gaming Act,

to

course,

Judgment Postponed.

it wise and just.

The British Consulate is in the next building, but separated by Soochow Creek and Sir Miles hardened to the nightly serenade of shells whistling overhead. Sir Miles Lampson to-day visited the Chinese wounded, in hospital, and was much moved by the sights he saw, commenting that the majority of wounds were caused by homba and not bullets.

A

Repairs Under Difficulties.

story of quiet bravery in carrying out their duty was told to Router by Sir Frederick Maze, the Inspector General of Customs, who is responsible for maintenance of the maritime lights all along the China Coast and protection of the shipping of all nations.

To-day Captain Hillman, the coast inspector, a former British, naval officer, going by launch inspected the lights affixed to the buoys at the mouth of the Whang- fire near the Woosung Forts, in puo, and repaired three buoys under direct line of broadsides from a Japanese destroyer which was shell- ing Wooaung

which, village, although according to Capt. Hill- man is a "more shambles" is still occupied by Chinese troopa, who were replying with rica to the fre of the Japanese destroyer.

Japanese Claims.

Late this evening, the Japaneso

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CHINESE COOK COMMENDED.

"Zimmy," the man without legs, SMART CAPTURE OF entertained more big audiences at

SNATCHER.

man, who, however, bit the epoks Anger and managed to free hi self. After another chase bu wan recaptured and the ornaments found in his "pocket.

In sentencing the defendant tộ alx months' hard labour and 20 strokee of the birch, his Worendy "I think you deserve very strong commended the cook for his'smart gives a bright half hour in con- commendation for your

action: work. junction with the flim, “Ladfos of you illd extremely well; you have the Big House."" It is a unique brought a criminal to justice and

The master of the las. Yingchow holped to protect this woman and act, and highly entertaining, for ather women too." Thus spoke reperie the wreck of a largo junk in "Zimmy" is a good showman in Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Lat. 22 deg. 54 N. and long, 115 addition to having a big reper- Court this morning to a

young tion.

deg. 30 E. It is dangerous to navige- toire of tricks.

cook of the a... Paul Beau who chased and caught a

The master of the s. Hosang re÷0) atole, a pair of hair ornaments

the ported at the Harbour Offen from a lady in Queen's Road West birth of two Chinese Infants whic

"I am going to take a somewhat headquarters announced eighty unusual course," said the judge. casualties in to-day's fighting, and So far as my opinion goes at pre-estimated that between 800 and sent it is my view that these ma-400 Chinese dead were to be found jority transactions are made void in the battle area. They also an- by the Act of 1845, but I shall give nounced the captare of 150 prl- 4 definite judgment if the parties soners, and declared the Japanese desire it when I return to London. expect soon to occupy Kiangwon.

Chinese military headquarters "I am not sorry to take this

the King's yesterday, where he On the contrary, I think declare that they have learned the First and Eleventh Japanese Divi- "In the first place Mr. Bignell Bions are arriving to-morrow. hna been compelled to plend the Would Have Paid £1,000.

The three and a half mile sector Gaming Act in order to secure a of the Settlement border fronting The Judge: If he had asked you measure of delay,

Chapel, occupied earlier by Bri to make an offer could you have "Although Mr. Elias himself gottish" Volunteers, this afternoon made one?-Certainly. I think time from London he gave no time was taken over by the Argylls he would have got £1,000 quite to the defendant.

from the American 31st. Infantry easily if he had made a fair offer. n

"The defendant says be The

couldRegiment, who are returning to Judge:

Those who issue wet money from his clients, and billets for a rest.-Router. writs instead of giving men a fair may be able to supplement it by

New Japanese G.O.C. pay in many ensen des-

|some of his own money. If he can their industry might be helped by particularly in these singularly ing that he has received time, can

their chances of being paid,do so and if Mr. Elfas, remember- Shanghal, Feb. 26, 8.24 p.m.

The complainant, a Chinese lady, the vessel was on her way out to the Ottawa Imperial Conference.

A report In Tokyo states that

and a friend were walking along Hongkong from Shanghai, times. -British Wirelens.

awkward

make an arrangement with the de- General Yoshinori Shirakawa has

Queen's Road Woat near La Shing They are stopping the door," fendant, so much the better. had an audience with the Em-

Street ni 5.80 p.m. on Wednesday Injured in an accident at the Kow added the Judge. "It is happen- "If the parties tell me that, ow- peror prior to taking up a new

when she suddenly felt hor hair toon Docks, Tang Fong, god 16, a ing every day in London. If you ing to those friendly adjustments appointment. The nature of the The mistress of a passenger bost go and say, "What is the best you which are so easential in

ornaments, being snatched. said fitter, was admitted to the Kowloon was fined $100, or three months im can do? you get far better results awkward timon, friendly adjustin belloved at Shanghai that Gen. these appointment is not stated, but it

Detective Kinnear. She turned Hospital yesterday. The pollon were: prisonment, by the Hon. Comdr. Hale, than by your writ.

around and saw the defendant run informed that the lad, one of 1 at the Marine Court this morning, for

ment has been made. I should be Shirakawa is coming to Shanghai having used her boat for the convoy-bay. Ninety-nine out of 100 want formal judgment.

"Nine mon out of ten want to glad to hear it and need give no

down Li Shing Straat. The com-number of workmen engaged in the War Council. Ho fought in as G.O.C. of the Japanese forces. unce of prostitutes in the harbour.

Russo-Japanese and that there will shortly be a

plainant gave chase and raised the overhaul of the Empro of Russia in war. and Com alarm. A Chinese cook of the the propellor when a mistroke carried dry-dock, was wielding a hazamer on She admitted a previous conviction, to pay. The difficulty is that vary "It will suffice to any that, sub-total of three Japanese divisions

manded the Eleventh Division in Paul Besu, had. In the meantime,im of the staging into the bottom of The mistress of another boat was often they cannot pay. Everyone Ject to further consideration, in here.

Siberia in 1921, the Kwantung taken up the chaeo and at the the dry dock. He received injurian, fined $50, or alx weeks' Imprisonment, in the City of London knows this my opinion the Gaming Act, 1845, Gen. Shirakawa has hitherto army in 1926-27, and

War Junction of Dos Voeux Road and the most serious of which was a frie perfectly well. You cannot make renders invalid the transaction." been a member of the Supreme

Minlater in 1927-1029.—Reuter.. Sutherland Road he caught tho tured leg.

manufacturera, who xlows regarding means

for the name offence.

moter submitted

whereby chance to

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His most popular turn is when he enters a small tank on the stage, and though under water, can be seen by the audience to eat a banana, drink a bottle of mineral water and finish up with smoking a cheroot. He concludes hie entertainment with a dance of his own design.

the

man

who