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CHINESE AREOPLANE BOMBS H.M.S. MOORHEN

ALARMING ATTACK

IN THE DELTA

MISSILES DROP CLOSE TO GUNBOAT

MISTAKEN IDENTITY

H.M.S. PATROL, WAS ATTACKED FROM

MOORHEN, OF THE CANTON RIVER

THE AIR AND BOMBED BY A MACHINE BELONG- ING TO THE CANTON GOVERNMENT YESTER- DAY AFTERNOON.

The Moorhen was cruising in the vicinity of Kiau Island when the acroplane swooped down from over- head and let loose its mis-

siles. Six

bombs were counted; they dropped a II round the gunboat, in dangerous ly close proxi- mity, with- out actually striking the gunboat.

H. M. S. MOORHEN.

WUCHOW FLOOD HAVOC

MAIN STREETS LIKE CANALS

REMINISCENT OF VENICE

(Our Own Correspondent),

Wuchow, June 25.

A large part of Wuchow is reminiscent of Venice to-day, hundreds of people having been rendered homeless. The waters are rising more slowly, and it is hoped that

Four British women players ha va qualified for the quarter-finale at Wimbledon. Our photos show, left. Miss Dorothy Round, who has much improved this year, contre, Mrs. E. Fearnley Whittingstall, who best Mrs. Pittman, and right, Mi ss Kathleen Stammers, who was def onied by Mia Mary Hoolay.

the peaks of the floods has WIMBLEDON HARBIN CUSTOMS RAID

been reached.

many

In some sertions of the city only the roofs of the houses remain above water. In these places

pitiful

bren scopes have witnessed while the unfortunate) inhabitants were engaged in 10- acoing their belongings from the rising waters.

VARSITY MAROONED.

which

t

TO-DAY

ADVENTURES IN DOUBLES

BRITISH SUCCESS

IN SINGLES

POLICE ATTEMPT Communist

SEIZURE

COMMISSIONER'S ATTITUDE

The second week of Wim-LOYAL TO CHINA

Harbin, June 27.

Convention in Manila

CONGRATULATED BY "SOVIET CHINA”

GOVERNMENT

(Special to "Telegraph")

ISIAM'S KING

RETURNS

ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME

ROYALTY HELD AS HOSTAGES

(Reuter's Special Serṛico).

London, June 26,

The King of Siam. who WOS resting from the cares of govern-. ment at Huahin, the well-known Siamese holiday resort when the revolution broke, returned to the capital to-day and was Kiven great ovation.

D

His reception was suggestive more of the arrival of the con quering hero than of a monarch whose hand had been forced in the granting of constitutional

monarchy to the people.

The lenders of the coup aro, however, taking no chances. Other members of the Royal Family are still imprisoned and it is Indicated that they will be held as hostages during the time of the turnover from King Prajadhipok's administration.

They will be held until the now constitutional form of government is functioning properly,

Manila, June 27. CANTON CHOLERA

The campus and the ronds lead- ing to the Kwangsi University are bledon opens to-day with a pro- under several feet of water. the gramme confined, more or less, (tops of the frees and basketball the sterner contests, the men's

An attempt was made at midnight to seize the Chinese standards just being above water. and women's singles having al- ready been carried, to an ad-

Maritimes Customs House at Because of the absence of re vanced stage.

Harbin, but the Commis- Considerable excitement prevailed for a while in cords, there is no way of ascer Britain can look back upon the

sioner, Mr. H. E. Prettejohn, local naval circles and officers concerned with the Rivertaining the number of deaths due last week with some satisfaction.

to the two wind storma

has refused to surrender. Patrol were hurriedly recalled. Soon afterwards, visited Wuchow last week, but iner two leading men pinyers have

pussed into the last eight without!

The attempted seizure was made however, came a report from another British gunboat dividuals tell of many exciting in being seriously extended on any by the police, who appeared in (occasion, and burring the large numbers and surrounded that she had observed an aerial attack upon Admiral cidents when junks and sumpas Chan Chak's largest warship, the Chungshan, and with were overturned and some of the ultra-sensational, the probabilities the Customs House at midnight, passed declaring that the

locctipants were drowned. The the news came the realisation that the attack on swollen waters make it impossible are that the men's singles will re- nineteen of them foreing an entry munists"

solve itself into an Anglo- H.M.S. Moorhen was due to a mistake by the pilot of to recover the bodies, but i: Is snid the Cantonese aeroplane, who must have mistaken her drowned. for another of Admiral Chan Chak's fleet.

CHUNGSHAN ALSO ATTACKED: APPARENTLY IN BRITISH WATERS

that

scores

people of

HANGAR COLLAPSES.

were

care in the submerged sections.

and taking possession. American duel, which may be set- tled in the semi-finals.

The party which entered the premises, which was closed at: the time of the raid, consisted! of one Japanese, three Russians und Bfteen Chinese.

AUTHORITY LACKING.

Apparently without Bindrance by the authorities, the Communist organisation in the Philippines is holding a three-days convention la Manila.

At the first day of the conven-

WAR

Com-

VICTIM

ANOTHER JESUIT

PRIEST SUCCUMBS

yent,

past three

tion yesterday a resolution

of the Philippines are It is with,deep regret that we prepared to defend the Russian have to record the death in Canton, Soviet Union "world-wide attacks from cholern, of another Jesuit by Imperialists,"

priest, in the person of the Rev. Fr. Joseph MacCullough, WOMEN'S SUCCESS.

The convention is being held under the auspices of the "sons the body of Jesuit Fathers working The deceased, who belonged to With the victories on Saturday:

of Sweat Society," and the lea- in Hongkong, came to the East in The freshet has reached the of Mrs. Fearnley-Whittingstali.j

ders are two men who are under October, 1928, and proceeded to the ¡main business streets of the city. the most classic of British women

Hentence for sedition pending College of Portuguese Jesults in which are under several feet of players, and Miss Mary Hopley.

appeal.

Shut Hing, to commence the study The Commissioner, Mr. H. E- Among the messages of congra of the language. The following water. Sampans have been sub-Britain has four lady pavers in jatituted for rickshas and motor the last eight and may provide the Prettejohn, who until recently was Iulation received are those from the September, he went to Monseignuor opposition to Mrs. Wills-Moody in Staff Secretary under Sir Frede-All-China Workers Union of Fourquet's school in Canton, where the final.

rick Muze in Shanghai, on being|Shanghai and the Provisional he has been for the taken for one of Admiral Chan' Scores of families on the Sam

Mrs. Fearnley Whittingstall de-¡ informed of the invasion, im-| Government of Soviet China.“ Chak's gunboats, which is supported! Kok Tsuil side of the river are feated Mrs. J. B. Pitman, by the fact that later on noller! homeless and are seeking refuge is ranked No. 6 in the LT.. listed to be shown the authority of attacks on Capitalism, imperialisin is that he contracted cholern whilst who mediately went down und demand- The opening session anw fiery A particularly and circumstance Britisk Konbont observed the the school houses. The aeroplane Chungshan belag attacked by an hanger at the Wuchow Airfield has for 1931, Mrs. Whittingstall was the Intruders to be in possession. and Governor-Generau Rosevelt's attending his stricken brother aeroplane in the vicinity of Sau collapsed; fortunately there were capital form, her beautiful

They were unable to produce salary reauction polley-Renter. Chau Island.

no planes in the sheds at the time. Placements keeping Mrs. Pittman The Chungelan na the Clap Many boats are

any Buch

authority and now anchored on the run, sun proceeded to Castle Peak Bay

Japanese, who was apparently the to coal and seven to eight smaller where aeroplanes formerly took-

MISS STAMmers faILS,

leader of

dis- the enterprise, Miss Mury Hiceley confirmed | The second gale of high velo- her present-day

superiority to appeared. came Miss Katherine Stammers, whose MR. PRETTEJOHN'S STAND was in British waters is not. The gunboats which have taken which struck Wuchow

down the West River from the sensational performances at the at the moment cleur, bui Sau refuge from Chan Chai-tong's west. It collected a toll of sampun beginning of the season suggested The position to-day la unchang- Chau Island itself is well within aerial campaign against Chan and small junks. It is believed British waters, clearly visible Chak's ships, arrived last night, that several lives were lost. from Castle Peak.

H.M.S. Moorhen has not returned|

gale was not quite as sudden Har [to flongkong. having emerged] The Changshan, which was seatheless from

нo severe as the storm of ber somewhat companied by another "rebel" alarming experience..

previous day. gauboat, the Chupsun, proceeded to Castle Peak Bay where they! are reported to be taking on coul. OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

Kiau Island where the incident! oceurred is in Chinese waters, about twenty

miles north of Macao and about the same tance to the west of Castle Penk.

Later, however, it 31 res ported that the gunboat Chung-; shan was being bombed

from

the air in the vicinity of Sau; Chau Island. Whether the at-1 tack occurred when the vessel!

gunboat anchored in Hongkongi Harbour."

off.

4

the

The Commissioner is in- The the front rank of British women cussing that she might jump right intojed.

the position with players. She has established her Japanese official. the position, but clearly needs more Mr. Prettejohn issued a state-}

coaching before she can challengement declaring that both he and for the highest honours. Minn

his staff would remain loyal to the Mary Heeley defeated her in the Chinese Customs Service despite

con- The Moorhen, commanded by STORE BURGLARY Wightman Cup trials and

the offers and disloyal suggestions firmed that victory on Saturday made to them.-Reuter, Lieut. Commander R. W. Wain! wright, is a vessel of 180 tons onlyį

THE MOORHEN.

The attack on the Maorhen took and carried no defences against

SEQUEL

tore

by almost similar methods, Miss Stammers has the forceful strokes And showed

resourceful defender, she guilty of several errors and Miss!

official naval communique dealing inches of with the affair stating that

"H. M. S. Moorhen had six bombs water work, though it has been

place at 1.20 p.m. yesterday. The serial attack. She draws TWO MEN APPEAR IN greater enterprise, but against

water, having been specially designed for shallow

THE DOCK

dropped in close proximity to her suggested that she is passing There has a rapid sequel to the Heeley took full advantage

in the vicinity of Klau Island Hght. beyond her sphere of usefulness house.. Shr was apparently mis- owing to her age.

BABY AUSTIN AND

A LORRY

COLLISION NEAR THE CITY HALL

LOCAL DOLLAR

UNCHANGED

undertone.

with little

business

them..

LOCAL CHOLERA PRECAUTIONS

of

FRENCH GRAND

PRIX

STEVE DONOGHUE

SECOND

(Reuter's Special Service).

Paris, June 26, Longchamps to-day resulted as The French Grand Prix run at follows:

A.J. Daggan's Strip the Willow 1 Lord Derby's Satrap Baron de Rothschild's Foghorn ...3 Lord Derby's horse was ridden! by Steve Donoghue.

store burglary reported during the Miss D. E. Round and Miss FINE FOR SALE OF CUT NEW MARATHON

week-end as having occurred at

45. Queen's Road Central, where Betty Nuthall are the other Bri players who have thieves forced an entry into the tial women shop shared by Mr. B. S. Herra reached the last eight.

Those who have qualified, and a Chinese fancy goods dealer, Sawing through two locks and cording to cables received, are:

MEN'S SINGLES. stealing a collection of pyjamas,

AC-

The Hongkong dollar remains ladies underwear, other goods, unchanged at 18, 3d. to-day, and and also money, to the total value. W. Austin dritain) F. J. Perry (Britain) the market has a somewhat easy of $2,670.

C. I. D. men arested two men and Mater (Spain Mr. C. Strange had a fortunate In London, silver la unchanged. brought them before Mr. Wynne- escape from serious injury this Small business is reported on a Jones, at the Central Police Court morning when an Austin car which [stardy market.

he

was driving collided with

lorry in front of the City Hall.

The mishap occurred shortly after eleven o'clock and it is alleg ed that the lorry was on the wrong aldo of the road. The lightness of

the Austin appears to have boon the safety feature. It was forced on to the pavement, being carried before the lorry.

Mr. Strange escapeil

with

pussing.

Vines (UB.A.J

F. X. Shielda. (USA)

Blither Wood (U,B.A.) WOMEN'S SINGLES.

J. Satz (Japan)

this morning, charging the first. Me, Whittingstall (Britain) Silver prices are also unchanged namely Lo Wal-so, with larceny in stendy.

Miss Round (Britain n in New York, where the market from the two victima affected by Nathall (Britain) is Harley (Britain);

the burglary, and the second, Clinu Mim Jacob (UBA) Mr. Moods (U.S.A.) Yin-kee, with having received the stolen goods.

The cross-rate is now 3.62.

bruises to his logs. The Austin was badly damaged.

The lorry, which was loaded with bricks when the collision occurred, of course suffered no damage.

MELONS

A reminder to fruit and vegeta-

CHAMPION

ble hawkera that they are forbid-|NURMI BREAKS 19-YR den to sell goods that are cut was Insited by Mr. Schofield at the Cen- tral Police Court this morning

RECORD

|

priest, the late Fr. Saul, who re- cently succumbed to the disease,

The late Father MacCullough was a man of most genial temperament, one who made friends wherever he went. He was an indefatigable worker, and it is dimeult

to cs- timate the heavy loas which his death has inflicted on the Mission. He was in his 44th year.

PIRATES CHALLENGING CHICAGO

Jump to Second Place in National League

New York, June 26, Pittsburgh Pirates won both games of double header at Cincin- nati to-day and jump to second place in the National Leagyo' table, challenging Chleago, who are

on

top with an average 547 against Pittsburgh's .042.

The Yankees increased the mar gin of wins over loss to 24 by de- feating the Athlotica.

Results:-

National League

5 Philadelphia

1 Philadelphia

Now York

0 Pittsburgh

5 Pittsburgh

when a Chinese appeared before (Reuter's, Special Service). his Worship on a charge of haw-{ Įking without a Iiconeo.

Helsingfors, June 26.- Paavo Nurmi, "the Inspector W. R. McWalter in Finn", to-day established a new

Flying Bonton Boston formed his Worship that the de-world's marathon record of

Б 2 Brooklyn fondant had been selling melons hours, 22 minutos, 4 seconds, boat Cincinnati which had bean cut. He was iming the time sot in 1913 by the Cincinnati mediately outside the Western famous English long-distance run St. Louis Market.

nor, H. Groen.

St. Loule His Worship, in imposing a fac of 85,,said the defendant had not Victim of an accident in Connaught only displayed his melons outside Vooux Road West yesterday, when a Washington Road Central, where ho was knocked the market but that they had also man at work on a tin-cutting machine Chicago down by a motor lorry, Cheng Ching-, been cut up. This was now for- was caught by the driving belt and Ball was fixed at $200, both wah, went into the Government Civil, bladen, an order to that effect hav-thrown to the ground, sunering bead Cleveland accused being then formally re Hospital, yesterday, with lurcorated ing been published threo days injuries nocosaltating his removal to manded for a week.

jago.

hospital for treatment.

Mr. T. P. I. Kemble appeared for the alleged receiver and applled for a remand and ball,

earn.

Fraulein Këshwinkel (Germany),

+

4 Chicago 8. Chicago

American LeagUS

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8

1

Philadelphia Boston Detroit

10

St. Loula

5 St, Louis

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