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VĦU MA+AIX THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1932.

日四十月四

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GEORGES PHILLIPAR MISSING FEARED DEAD

THE WATER PERIL

QUESTIONS IN COUNCIL

SIR H. POLLOCK'S RESOLUTION

The water shortage will figur prominently on the agenda at this afternoon's meeting of the Legs- Iative Council, when the Hon. Sir Henry Pollack will bring forward a resolution urging the commence- ment of the second section of the Shing Mun eheme, and the Hon. Me, R. H. Kotowall will ask quen- { tions suggesting the restoration of supplies to houses in the rider: main districts.

Sir Henry Pollock's motion is in the following terms:

"That the Unofeinl Members of this Council, in view of the pre- sont serious recurrent water shoringe, respectfully urge the Hongkong Government to prens the Home Authorities immediates i ly to Banction the commencement of the second section of the Shing Mun Water Scheme,"

RIDER MAINS ISSUE.

The Hon. Mr. Kotewall will ask the following questions:

1. In view of the great hardship which residents of the rider-main districts are suffering in having to obtain their water supply from the street fountains in this hot weather, will the Government, as an experiment, restore the supply to the houses in these districts on the same restriction in respect of hours of supply, so as to give the people an opportunity to prove that, in the present acute state of the water situation, they are able

Over Ninety Passengers and Crew Not Accounted For

HEROIC DEVOTION

OF STEWARDESS

MORE VIVID STORIES OF

NI

THE DISASTER

PERSONS

ADEN, MAY 18. TINETY

IN INVOLVED

THE "GEORGES PHILLIPAR” DISASTER ARE STILL UNACCOUNTED FOR AND THERE IS GRAVE REASON TO FEAR THAT ALL LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE TRAGEDY. IT IS PRACTI- CALLY CERTAIN THAT NONE WERE RESCUED BY THE LARGER VESSELS WHICH ARRIVED LATE ON THE SCENE.

One faint hope remains that the death-roll will prove to be lighter than is now feared, namely that some of the lifeboats and rafts may have reached the coast or may have been picked up by Arab dhows.-Reuter.

WOMAN'S STORY OF OUTBREAK

(Reuter's Special Servico).

Aden, May 18. the fate of members of the crew

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reading them

A vivid story of how many of and the passengers abroad. the passengers were in the midst The lists of the survivors have a party dancing the main now been cabled to Paris and many

the office on Halosh of the "Georges Phillipar" in when a woman discovered that the through, left grently distressed liner was aire, was outlined to-day and weeping. by Madame Valencin, who embark-! ed at Shanghai,

Madame Valencin wuś one of the survivors who landed in Aden yes- terday aboard the Mahsud.

"I was on deck," she said, "look-

SWITCH COLLAPSES.

to keep down consumption of watering at the lighthouse on Cape obtained through such direct Guardaful. supply, to the same level us that through the street supply; on the understanding that every effort is

decided to return to my made by the three Chinese mem- bers of the Legislative Council to bin at about two o'clock in thei impress upon the people the in-morning and when I tried to switch perative necessity for conserving on the lights, the switch collapsed.

1 rushed oui and called out for) every drop of water, and that the

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street supply will be reverted to the steward and warned the cup

WHIN

seriously!

should it be found that the contain and the officer of the watch) sumption of a direct house supply that something appreciabl exceets that of a wrong." street supply:

SIR CECIL'S UNDERTAKING

ALARM NOT HEARD.

"The alarm-hells were sounded at

connected from the rider-mains {floor.

sond, if so, will it give the reasona

It was almost a gula occasion when the Rev. Harold David- san,Rector of Stiffkay, returned to his parish during the reces of his trial in London on charges of immorality. Here the ac- caused Rector is seen smilingly greeting some of the children who were part of the throngs that travelled from all parts of England to hear him preacb.

STIFFKEY TRIAL

Others were happs to find the RECTOR TO OPEN

names

of their relatives and friends in the lists of the rescued. JAPANESE VISITOR.

A Japanese, who was unable to: speak a word of French, brought a newspaper into the office pointed to a picture of the "Georges | Phillipar" and managed to make the staff understand that his wife ¦ (Continued on Page 7.)

DEFENCE TO-DAY

The trial is being resumed at Church House, Westmin- ster, to-day, of the Rev. Harold F. Davidson, Rector of Stiffkey (pronounced Stookey), on charges against his moral character.

The case for the Bishop of Nor- wich was conclued last month, but the refusal of the Rev. Davidson to

FURTHER WATER user of $250 by the pru

SLOGANS

VERY POPULAR

CONTEST

secution to enable him to continue his defence by counsel, caused an adjourment until to-day.

Mr. Davidson declared that while, he was not ungrateful he did not desire to be under an oblign- 2. Will the Government state once, but were not heard by the

tion to the Bishop and would be whether any houses in the rider-passengers on deck owing to the main districts have been dis-noise of the orchestra on the dance in for the Telegraph's Save-Water fence, if he was unable to obtain Entries still continue to pour prepared to conduct his own de- Slogan Competion. Yesterday the money of retain Mr. II. F. Levy! "My cabin was soon filled with for its action, in view of the state-smoke and the fire spread with in-and to-day some hundreds of of as his counsel.

Meanwhile, the Rev. Davidson to hand, including j ment made by His Excellency the credible rapidity.

The ship was forts came

has been continuing us work In Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, in stopped and ventilation

nourly forty by one competitor supports

the parish of Stifkey, although he this Council on the 23rd Septem were plugged in order to stem the lore! ber, 1929, (Hansard 1929, P. 282) Hanes which crept along the cabins

Here are some of the latest consented to the appointment of a

substitute to take the services. namely:It will, of course, be and the companion way, trapping tries:

The defence in the trial, which impossible to discard the rider-

some of the passengers before main system until there is an they had time to escape. sured supply of water available both on the island and on the mainland throughout the year; and the Government

HEROIC STEWARDESS.

certainly Other survivors arriving pay the highest tributes to the courage of Mademoiselle Berth Helbout,

give this Council & opportunity to debate the matter before the rider-malus are abolished."

SPANISH FLIER EXPECTED

onc

of the stewardesses, who rushed all over the liner trying to find the parents of a twelve-year-old girl who had been terribly burned.

No. 19:-Tin Can? You has attracted enormous interest, is Can? P.W.D. Can? NO CAN!" In complete denial of the charges.

No. 20:-Wastage of water to-day, burden of the morrow."

LINDBERGH DRAMA

MANCHURIA OUTRAGE

ENGLISHMAN AND

AMERICAN

MURDERED

Harbin, May 19.

An Englishman and an Ameri- can who were out shooting along the Sungari River are reported to have fallen into the hands of

RE-SHUFFLING IN NANKING

FOREIGN MINISTER

RESIGNING

QUO TAI-CHI MAY ASSUME POST

(Special to "Telegraph")

Nanking. May 19. The possibility of some

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insurgent soldiery and to have shuffling in the National Govern- ment at Nanking in the near

been murdered in cold blood.

Two Japanese, who left by train future is considered likely. for Taitsihar from Harbin yoster- It is indicated that Mr. Lo Wen- day morning, met with a similarly kan, who .terrible fate. The train was held Minister for Foreign Affairs on the took up the office of express understanding that it was to give up the Ministry in order to temporary appointment, intends resume his duties as head of the Ministry of Justice.

up by Insurgent forces near Minotaltzu, the Japanese were then dragged out of the train and later butchered.-Renter.

Banished last year for 10 years, a Ban named Ma Chung was charged with returning from banishment be- fore Mr. Fraser at the Kowloon Magi- atracy this morning. Defendant's re cord showed that he had been convict- ed for larceny and was involved in anti-Japanese riots last September. He was sentenced to nine months' hard

Jabour.

"MILLIONAIRE”

HOAXER ARRESTED

INQUIRY INTO MOVEMENTS ON NIGHT OF KIDNAPPING

ANOTHER CONFESSION

The re-shuffling of the Govern- men will be necessary if the stop is approved.

LIKELY SUCCESSOR.

It seems likely that his successor at the Foreign Office will be Mr. Quo Tai-chi, who has resigned the post of Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs and who apparently is un- willing to go to London to suc- ceed Dr. Alfred Sze.

Mr. Quo Tai-chi, who is at pre- sent In Shanghai, intends to come to Nanking shortly to submit a re- port on the situation in Shanghai, and while in the Capital will ex- plain the reason why he does not desire to go to London.

It is considered highly probable that he will be requested to auc coed Mr. Lo Wen-kan at the Foreign Office.Reuter,

BUY BRITISH!

EMPIRE TRADE MOVEMENT

GRATIFYING RISE

New York, May 18. Fresh and startling developments have followed quickly upon the sensational confession of Mr. John Hughes Curtis, the "wealthy" Norfolk boatbuilder, that he has been hoodwinking Colonel Lindbergh for the last of Trade to-day reveal that the pro- two months.

Curtis was to-day placed under arrest and police have now turned their attention to an enquiry to his movements on the night of the kidnapping:

SWINDLED A BOOT LEGGER

No. 21Save every drop. DE VALERA GOING stood, that her husband was

Don't drop what you save.”

servants, No. 22: "Watch watch, the taps, watch 'em al- ways; no relax."

No. 23--"Conservation. Re- Hervation. Less Consumption. Use your gumption."

TO OTTAWA

EMPIRE ECONOMIC CONFERENCE

London May 18.

the

London, 18, May. Returns published by the Board

portion of imports from British countries In the January-March

quarter showed ་ marked in-Increase as compared with the cor- responding perioda of 1931 and 1924.

British countries also took a slightly larger proportion of United Kingdom exports than last year and a considerably greater share than in 1924.

During the first quarter of the

His wife declares, it is under! Curtis was arrested at Trenton, current year 34.84% of the United at New Jersey, later in the day and Kingdom Imports were consigned In the night. formally charged with wilfully from British countries. home with her the whole

giving false reports regarding 1931 and 1924 the proportions were [but the police are neverthelens

30.13% and 30.09% respectively. persons guilty of crime. checking all his movements.

The police of Hopewell, New In the same period, 43.83% of Jersey, then revealed that Curtis United Kingdom exports, against Another

dis- sensational

attempted to persuade Colonel 43.01 In the first quarter of last closure made to-day regarding Lindbergh to deposit a Aun of year and against 40.94 in the cor- the "millionaire-honxer" brought G$25,000 in a Norfolk bank in responding quarter of 1924, were

Curtis's name as "evidence of absorbed by British countries. good faith" in his alleged deal British Wireless. Inge with the kidnappers and as Jan advance ransom payment.

another confession,

He was confronted.

In the confusion and panie she was unsuccessful. The child died.

No. 24: Warnings are use.

It is reported from Dublin ihat Later Mademoiselle Helbout re-

leas. The remedy-use less."

Mr. De Valora, Presidont of the burned fused to leave two badly

The

Competition' closes On Executive Council of the Free State with men, who were taken aboard the

be Dail, intends, if Government busi- Scottish Malisud, until she had reached Saturday. All efforts

will

An

unnamedi bootlegger,

Aden. The strain, however, prov.submitted to the Hon. Mr. W. E. ness permits, to attend the Empire who accused Curtis L. Shenton, who has kindly con- Economic Conference at Ottawa. of awindling him of ed too much for the gallant, girl,anted to act as Judge. Ils de- It is stated that the Irish Free a large sum of money! carry! who is now in hospital.

cision must be accepted as final. State delegation will comprise three by failing to A prize of $50 is offered for the members of the Ministry-British out a promise to boy influenco for the Wireless. best effort.

bootlegger with the Norfolk police and prohibition authorities.

Curtis has admitted that man's accusations are true.

DUE IN HONGKONG THIS AFTERNOON The Spanish airman. Senhor Rein y Lording, who is on a flight

LOCAL NEWS. from Madrid to Manila, Is due in Hongkong early this afternoon. Mr. J. Oh, the Hongkong gent Ho arrived at Hanoi at noon of the M. M. Line has received a yesterday, and took off for long-cable from Paris announcing that | kong at six o'clock this morning, a a total of 420 pasengers, officera message to this effect having boon and members of the crew were re- received by the Spanish Consul

scued by the- Russian tanker, Sovietskayn Neft, 104 by the Con- tractor

The airman is said to be encour tering fairly strong hand winds, and although theso may delay him somewhat, he is expected here in the early part of the afternoon.

The Hongkong dolinr quotation fe unchanged to-day at 18. 3. 1/8d. The market is ensfor, the business rate being about is. 3. 7/161.

HARBIN STILL THREATENED

and 134 by the INSURGENTS BROUGHT TO A HALT WITHIN Mahsud. Some othera Are

FIVE MILES OF CITY aboard the Andre Lebon.

HEART-RENDING PARIS SCENES

REMORSE FEAR.

Curtis.

LINDBERGH CAUTIOUS. Lindbergh, however.

the request as he was not

refused

satis-

fied that the "kidnappera" with avhom Curtis said he was in con-

tact really had the child.

AMERICA TO GO BEERLESS

Now that the Curtis confession] BIG DEMONSTRATION

has been made, the weaknesses

of his original story and the the mysteriousness of his movementà

are being carefully pointed out. It is disclosed that he came into.

POLICE SUSPICIOUS.

IN VAIN

Despite

Washington, May 18.

the remarkable

pro-

the case on his own Initiative, beer domonstrations held through- This confession was made some after a carrier pigeon had been out the United States on Sunday carry last, the Senate to-day rojected a hours before the authorities de-picked up in Connecticut, cided to arrest Curtis, but al-Ing a note announcing that the proposal to permit the manufac

intention Lindbergh baby was alive and ture and sale of boor of 2.75 Harbin, May 18. been slightly damaged by arifl-though there was no

nt that time of detaining him safe on a yacht outside the 12-alcoholic strength. - The anti-Manchukuo forces en-lery Are, and minus warehouses on in custody it was intimated that mile limit on the Atlantic const. One of the strongest arguments gaged in the attack on Harbin are the Ho-Hai Rallway and numerous

of the advocates of the step con- the police wore keeping him reported to have been defeated houses have been destroyed,

It is also declared that the corned the Anancial dificulties of It is reported that the civilian under close observation, fearing! and to be in retreat. ANXIOUS SCANNING OF

It is, however, anticipated that casualties at Sungpu were ex-that remorse might tempt him to New Jersey police were suspicious the Government, expressing the RESCUED LISTS.

attempt to take his fo.

from the boglaning of the truth vlow that à largo revenue could be they will resume the offensive If tromoly heavy.

Before their attack was stayed, they are reinforced as the weather

move-of Curtis's stories of his nogotis obtained by a tax on light bears, Parle, May 18. In now most favourable to Heartrending scenes word wit-

an it is now revealed, the anti-mente on the night of the kid- tions. He had a habit of elipping Resistance by other than the insonult, high wind making Manchukuo forces got within five napping on March are being away from Norfolk and romain "Bone Drys" was chiefly or the fixing the market ruled very quiet,

the Mensageries Maritimes, with America not working. which was crowded with anxiona re deadly Japanese aerial attacks, suffered on both sides in the Virginia, his home towa, at the returning to give further elaborate sure would provide the thin edge ighting which took place request or the New Jerevy State detail of his efforts to secure of the wedge for the abolition of

Chopratened of the child Router.prohibition. Reser The power station at Sungpu has] Router.

In London, allver declined 3/16ths, the fall being chiefly due

to lack of support. China was a

The enquiries into his

amall seller and after the officialnessed to lay at the offices in Paris oroplane flights, and hence the miles Harbin: Heavy losses wero pursued by the police of Norfolk ing away. for three or four'days, | scars that upproval" of the" · "meg-

New York reports a fall of antives making enquiries regarding | impossible.

quarter, with the market dull.