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TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1932,

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FORTESCUE MURDER TRIAL OPENS IN HAWAII.

LINDBERGH VENGEANCE

BABY SOUGHT IN ENGLAND.

ELUSIVE U. S. POLICEMAN.

LATEST THEORY.

(Reuter'a Special Service).

London, Apr. 4.

Has the baby son of Colonel and Mrs. Charles. Lindbergh been smuggled. to England?.

GIVEN AS

MOTIVE.

YOUNG WOMAN'S

HONOUR.

Honolulu, Apr. 4. Attracting world-wide interest, "one of the most remarkable murder trials of modern times opened at the grey-stoned Temple of Justice to-day, Mrs. Gran- ville Fortescue, prominent in American society, and her

Lieut. son-in-law, Thomas H. Massie, U.S.N. This in the theory on which they American police are now working,

being the principal figures. and a prominent police offciall

Mrs. Fortescue, Lieut. Мазніе, landed in England yesterday to and two enlisted men of the U. S. pursue enquiries, though he is Navy, Edward J. Lord and A. L. proving almost as elusive from Jones, are charged with kidnapping newspaperman's viewpoint as the and slaying Joe Kahahawai, who baby itself.

had been charged with four. others with having criminally assaulted Afra. Massie. The jury had failed to agree and a new trinf of Kahahawai had been ordered. was kidnapped. It is alleged, in front of the court-house.

MOTOR-CAR'S BURDEN.

Mrs. Fortesctie,

The visitor is Charles Schouffel the New Jersey Assistant Chief of Police and it is known that he has came in connexion with the Lod bergh baby kidnapping.

Evades Journalists, Yesterday, he not only slipped through an enormous squad of journalists awalting his arrival,

but furlous dashings hither and Lieut. Massie thither by journalists in London and Edward Lord to-day failed to yield a glimpse off were captured in him.

n motor-cur which police pursued.

Scotland Yard officially admits that he has been there and con- versed with Lord Trenchard and other offcials.

in the back seat of the ma- Schoeffel is, it is

the understood, chine Was travelling to the North this after body of Kahaha- wal, whose hend

noon, still undetected.

It is stated that the New Jersey had been crushed, police are working on

body theory The H

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that the kidmppers took the Lind-wrapper in bergh child to Canada, boarded a sheet and police liner and landed åt Liverpool.

FOOD FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

STRONG ACTION BY GOVERNMENT.

Mrs. Fortescue. Kuid the accused were seeking some means of disposing of it when they were arrestedi.

Mrs. Granville R. Fortescue is the wife of a well-known play- right and author who was a Rough Rider under Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and latter served as his. ¡A.D.C. after Ragsevelt became

president.

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Her son-in-law, · Lieutenant Thomas H. Massie, is only troubles years of age.

Riga, Apr. 4. lacreasing Wood throughout Russin have compelled Jones is alleged to have guard- the Government to organise. njed the Massie home in Honolulu "Supplies Regulation Committee," where the police believe the slag. hended by M. Molotov, to take ing took place. charge of food supplies and to

see that the towns and rural dis-

-AVENGING DAUGHTER.

tricts actually receive their allot-1 The question which has excited

ments.

The Committee will also regulate so much interest is what aetion exports and the distribution of the law will take in such i reserves of foodstuffs and manu-

case, where the mather sought -factures.

The Government has empowered to avenge The Committee to deal drastically | daughter, with cases of incllicleney among State organisations, –Reafer.

the honour of her

Armed polive guarded the court where the trial opeund and isimultaneously, America has been)

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Photo, taken shortly after the arracta, show, left to right: Lisut: Massie, barehended, about to enter car, a policeman; E. J. Lord, aled barshea ded; another policeman; Mrs. Thalia Massie, wife of the seclied naval officer,

Mr. Fortescue, shown in custody

of a police matron.,

RECTOR AMONG

LANDLADIES.

THE STIFFKEY TRIAL.

ANGLO-FRENCH CONVERSATIONS.

WELL PLEASED, BUT

NO DECISIONS.

CONSTABLE SHOT INDEPENDENCE

WITH OWN REVOLVER.

Indian Critically Wounded.

KOWLOON AFFAIR.

A shooting incident in Boundary Street. Shamshu'po, early this morning, when an Indian constable was seriously wounded, is, at the! moment, enveloped in mystery.

Attached to the Shamshulpo Police Station. Police Constable Jawala Singh No. 120 was on duty in Boundary Street at about 8 a.m. and appears to have had a scuffle with a Chinese. The latter jA known to have disarmed the con- stable and then to have fired two shots at point blank range at him. The constable collapsed and Was removed to the Kowloon Hospital

In a serious condition.

At the moment it thought that

the constable, in the course of his duties, saw the Chinese in Bound- ary Street and searched him. What happened subsequently is conjectural but it is thought that the constable had occasion to draw his revolver before proceeding with his search.

Pointblank Range. The Chinese is believed to have then anatched the revolver and fired two shots at the Indian..

The assailant made good his escape, taking with him the con- i stable's revolver.

OF PHILIPPINES.

BILL PASSES

· CONGRESS,

MR. STIMSON'S

DISAPPROVAL.

Washington, Apr. 4.

A remarkable latter by Mr. H. L. Stimson, Secretary of State and former Gover- nor-General of the Philip- pines, vigorously attacking the members of Congress sponsoring the Philippinës Independence Bill, caused a sensation in political circles to-day.

the House of Representatives pass-

In spite of the attack, however,

ed the Bill which provides for the icdependence of the Philippines within eight years.

the passage of the Bill, hoping it

While farmers are delighted at". will mean the imposition of tariffs on Philippine products now admitt ed to the United States duty free, Borious objections are raised in other quarters.

Economic and Social Chaos.

The objectors are headed by Mr. Stimson, who in a remarkable letter pablished to-day expresses the opinion that if the leadership of the United States is withdrawn "economic chaos and political and One bullet entered the constable's social anarchy will result, follow-

CLEARING WAY FOR FOUR abdomen, perforating the intestines ed ultimately by the domination of

POWER CONFERENCE.

WE recognise that there may be some different angle from which perhaps one or other of the other States will approach the Danubian problems, but we are quite convinced than an agreement comprehen- sive of all interests is possible.”"

Thus Mr. Ramsay MacDonald at the conclusion of the Anglo-French conversations yesterday, which are regarded by both parties as exceedingly satisfactory.

A VALUABLE PRECEDENT.

In several places, before becom the Philippines by a foreign Power, Ing lodged in the spine. This probably China or Japan." bullet was aubsequently extracted Mr. Stimson declares that for at the Kowloon Hospital. The the United States to free the other bullet entered the thigh and Philippines would be a demonstra- shattered the thigh bone.

tion of cowardice and futility, in-. A reward of $250 has been evitably impairing the United offered by Felice Headquarters for States moral prestige in the Far the arrest of the Chinese, who la East for the action would appear described as being a big man like the abandonment of a ward dressed in white clothing.

which the United States has under taken to protect.

LOCAL DOLLAR

DECLINES.

NOW BELOW Is. 3d. MARK.

provided the chief subject of dis-brium and stability to this part of cuay, with very

em-.

Immigration Quota.

The Bill as originally drafted provided for independence in five years, the extension to eight being made in committee. Provision is made for an annual immigration quota, to be applied immediately, of fifty Filipino fabourers, while new ment of the Danubian States and

Hevere limits are placed on the free London. Apr. 5. The economic and financial facilitate the establishment of con- ciined to-day, drapping 1/8th to

The Hongkong dollar again de importation of Philippine products. difficulties of the Danubian States ditions calculated to restore equill-1s. 2.7/8d. The market locally is annual contraction of ten per cent. The original Bill provided for an little business in the quantity of products to be cussion at the meeting at No. 10. Europe.

passing. Downing Street, this morning of; The cordiality of to-day's Anglo-

admitted free, but this was struck! the British and French Ministers. French converantions were

Silver declined in London 1/8th out of the final draft. Sir John

phasised by Mr. Ramsay Mac-spot and 3/16ths forward. China The House Bill provides for a Simon, Mr.

Donald in an interview with Reuter sold, and Amerten operated both constitutional convention in the this evening. He expressed him ways. There was small business. islands, adoption of a constitution, the After the offlrial fixing, the market approval by the Filipino people, self as well satisfied with day's work. The field was covered ruled dull,

election of officers of the Philippine

other fall of Commonwealth, and

stone quite thoroughly. It was not an executive conference of any kind 3/8ths, with the market dull. which would require eight years. It

was estimated.-Reuter, whatever. The discussions were Silver futures are again down. very cordial but one or two rather Important points were involved which required further immediate examination. There was an ex- change of views on these points. which, if this preliminary explora- tion had not taken place, might

Neville Chum- berlain

and Mr. Walter Runcim-n I joined MR (Reuter's Special Service). Ramsay Mar

Donald in the. London, Apr. 4. conversatio na After preaching three times in with M. Tar-

FORTUNE FOR A stirred by the issue of a Report his parish, the Rector of Stiffkey, die nad M

UNIVERSITY.

WILL OF MR. GEORGE EASTMAN.

The bulk of the fortune is left to Rochester University.-Reuter.

rooms,

and

one

New York reports

THE VILLAGE ROAD MURDER.

have held up the conference for per- YOUNG MAN CHARGED AS ACCESSORY

haps a couple of days. That was now all finished. They now under- stood each other perfectly well and wore determined in every way to work and get an agreement at the Four-Power Conference.

SUMMER'S PROBLEMS.

BEFORE THE FACT.

by the United States" Assistant Norfolk, the Rev. Harold Francis Flundin, which, resumed commenced at Attorney-General,who has been Davidson, attended the

trial in the Consfatory Court, in ten o'clock, investigating conditions in Hawaii which he is accused or charged were adjourne

by the Bishop of Norwich-of,imed at WILD ACCUSATIONS.

moral conduct.

o'clock, resumed at 2.30 pim. and The wild accusations of general

Several London landladies, from closed at about five o'click. lawlessness and wholesale rape whom the Rector rented

Pulice investigations into the formal remand without bail. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. Rochester, N.Y. Apr. 4.

recent murder of Mr. George Mr. Brutton:-As the charge 14 The will of the late Mr. George are refuted in the Report and it described his proceedings

Fung, at Village Road, to-day framed I think it is admissible to habits. Eastman, the Kodak Inventory is stated that Prohibition is bet-

A communique issued from No.

culminated in the appearance, ball. The only cases in which who ended his life last month at

One landlady declared: "I would 10 afterwards announces the main

before Mr. Wynne Jones the Con-bail is not permitted are treason the age of 77, has been proved at ter enforced in Honolulu than in

not admit him."

topic of discussion and adds:

They were quite convinced that tral Magistrate, of a young man and murder, and this is practical (1.$20,000,000.

The British and French Minis- the United States.

tho other stated she gave

notice to quit and explain tors were of the opinion that the interests ont comprehending all named Cheng Kwok-yau, alias y conspiracy, as framed, and

interests was possible and they The Report adds that the Public

that she put him out because Problems examined could only be

he is entitled to bail. Of course Prosecutor and the police of

of Independent means. the conference would be the estab he hnd young girl visitors, to solved by a general international hoped that one of the big results of Cheng Wan, aged 20, described as therefore your Worship, I think Honolulu are inefficient, and in- which she objected, and also be-agreement and that in this matter lishment of real confidence between bor being an accessory be- In a large amount.

The indictment by the Crown admittedly it would have to be close and cordial collaboration the participants so that they could fore the fact by "counselling, pro- Hle Worship:-What amount fluenced by politics.-Reuter. ·

four Powers who meet on Wednes-single-heartedly and with the ut curing or commanding certain would you suggest?

most goodwill begin together to

Mr. Brutton: I think that Flas day.

In view of the Intponding meet-faced during the summer.

tackle the problem that must be parsons to ourder the late Mr.

Fung at. Village Road March 24 for the Crown to suggest. I would suggest something like $20,000 or ing of the Conference, they did

M. Tardieu, the French Premier,

Mr. R. E. Lindasli (Assistant $30,000. not attempt to reach any con- also gave a brief Interview to Reu-

His Worship (to Mr. Lindsell) clusions, but

nra convinced ber. He likewise dwelt upon the Attorney General) appeared for that

or the the Crown and Mr. G. K. Hall-Do you object to really heavy this comparison

cordiality and - frankness

bail? Brutton was for the defence, vinwa will

tho conversations. facilitate

Mr. Brutton ontored a plea of work of the Conferênca.“

THIRD-PARTY INTERESTS

MAKING BRITAIN

AIR-MINDED.

NATIONAL AVIATION DAY PLANNED.

London, Apr. 4. Plans for a National, Aviation Day In 170 towns, from Pentanca to Inverness have been prepared by Sir Alan Cobham, the die tinguished airman,

His campaign to make Britain air-minded has the warm support of the Prince of Wales, the Air Ministry and all the chlof atr organiétions.--British, Wireless,

cause he owed her £20.

Left to right, Llaut. Thames Massis

machinists, ELL

was essential as between the

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It is understood that in view of the success of to-days meeting, not guilty on behalf of the there will be similar further con- prisoner.

Question of Ball; Bnd French Gov. ferences between the other Powers The British ernments share the hope that it concerned. This is regarded as the will be possible speedily-to-concert most promising method of handling measures which while respecting European entanglementa. levitimate third base p

Inbergster It is understood, in fact the

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Crown Objection. Mr. Lindsell:-I object to bait although I admit that the charg As it stands at present is vagus, It was framed by the police with

His Worship?—It's a question of out showing it to me, adore fixing a data för the hearing? |--The Assistant Attorney Gener Mr. Lindsell:—On behalf of the went on to say that it was go Crown, air, I ask for w