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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1932.

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

CONFLICT OF EVIDENCE

MOMENTOUS DECISION

GANG LEADERS ARRESTED

BRITAIN TAKES

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ordinary

speed and did not accelerate ?That is so.

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the assent of the communities concerned,

RELIEF TO SWATOW REGION

THE LEAD

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of the three countrice tiu sterling at par).

Jan.-June,

1932.

3

Jan.-June, 1931.

£

As for

187,000,000

U.K,

199,200,000 U.S. .. 168,300,000 263,200,000 Germany 140,500,000 238,400,000

TWO BIG ISSUES.

Swntow, Aug. 15. When Zimmern suggested that the car should follow the two!

The district west of Kityang is Two big issues are joint versus men, Cheng did not demur?--No.

Heparate electorates, and the com- onee more congratulating itself

nunal proportions in the Punjab over its present magistrate. When the car was turned round, and Bengal. On the former issue, has already been reported, did you hear the accused say any the decision favours the thing like this to Zimmern: "You system of separate electorates,

present some time past he has succeeded It by his prompt action in showing

It may be objected that the are taking me 0311 the roud to denth."-I did not hear Il.

been

that robbery of above result is only #has

found impossible bad characters

renched by te abolish

which any sort in his district is a dis- converting the American and Ger- safeguards Four of you were crushed in the the minorities Baby Arstin. If it had been said, as

still regard tinctly risky enterprise. And now

man figures into sterling at par, each vital. Thus, in you would have heard it? Yes. vince

he has crowned his efforts by put- | Instead of at the prevailing depre. there must be "Conting a permanent step to the cinted rates. But this objection Witness was re-examined short-stituencies" mainly for Hindus and activitica of the two most dreaded would only be valid if sterling had

"Separate Constituencies" for men of the district. Mohammeduns, Depressed Classes,

ly by Mr. Sheldon.

PURCHASES FROM CHEMISTS.

Mr. J. R. Suiter, of The Phar- mary, deposed to the sale of a two CC. hypodermic syringe to Christie on March 21 and then two days later, he thought, a five c.e.labour. hypodermic syringe to the same person.

pro.

-

The small relative shrinkage of British exports, as compared with that of almost all the other leading countries in the present year, may be seen from this table:

suffered a decline in its internal

Sikhs, Indian Christians, Angely just ordinary small traders, the depreciated rate, must be used These two men, though outward-purchasing power through infla. ition. As things are, the par, not Indian Europenia, and "Special were notorious gang-leaders, and, Constituencies" for women, indus- directly or indirectly, were

in order to present a true com- try, landholders, universities and sponsible for nearly every recent parative picture.

case of robbery or kidnapping. There are certain variations ne-

They enjoyed a long spell of Evidence of the sale of an ounce

cording to the province. For ex

power and immunity, one especial. ample: the Sikhs are representedly going openly about the village of potassium cyanide by an as- sistant of the King's Dispensary only in the Punjab and the North markets buying and selling; and West Frontier Province and these none dared inform against them or was given by Lee Wai-sum, who

Jan.-June, Jan.-Junt. Pe de are no European or Labour fear of bringing on his own head and up to them in any way, for stated that he knew Christie ontntives in the Frontier Province, mercile reprisals

1032 1931 cline in

£

1034 name. The witness identified the

from their UK.

.187,000,000 150,200,000 0 entry in the poisons wok of his This, in principle, is all a continua

But now that their subor Jopen" gangs.

11,700,000 46,800,000 7 tion of the existing practice. dispensary relating to the p

dinates have been cowed and Crunch 2. 14,400,000 68,400,000 21 chase, Christie having signed the

scattered, and the people know Italy 30,000,000 43,700,000 31 register.

that they can rely on prompt back US ....168,300,000 283,200,000 36 ing by their magistrate, Nemesis Germany 149,000,000 238,100,000 37

leaders.

France..63,000,000 110,000,000 38 has nd last visited these ring.

י.

THE PROPORTIONS.

and

A TELEPHONE CALL.

On the issue of the communal Cheung Shing, room boy of the Bengal, the Mohammedans have

proportions in the Punjab Nathan Hotel, who was on duty calmed a clear majority in repre during the night of March 17-18. sentation in both provinces, by Biated that he called Lai Ming-

Last week, arting on information } fay, who was a bourder at

reason of majorities in the popula-alged, the military arrested first the tion. In the Punjab, the per-one and then the other. The first Hotel, to answer a telephone call.centage of population is 66 and in by name Khui A-san, has already The girl spoke into the receiver Bengal 65. In the Punjab, the paid the penalty for his misdeeds and it seemed that she did not Mobammelans are given, as Mo- and been shot; and the execution understand the other person who hammedans, 86 seats out of total of the other, a native of Mien-fu was talking or that the call was of 175, which does not amount to

is regarded as only a matter of not for her, for she threw down a majority,

But they will in prae-time. The removal of these two the receiver in a rage and walked tice get three landholders' reals,

has brought a feeling of relief to back to her roomt.

with the possibility of another scat

the whole district. This witness

cross-or from the special seats. Thus, examined by the defence.

in practice, they will have just Evidence of rooms being bankedhare majority. by Zimmern and Christie at the Nathan Hotel on March 21. the Tung Shan Hotel on the date and the Empress Hotel March 28. was given by

room boys from these establishments, but they were not subjected cross-examination.

cond.

WHIS Not

VALLEY GOLF.

A. E. LISSAMAN WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

A. D. Stewart

A. K. Mackenzie.

D. 8. Edward

R. Young

F. J. de Rome

R.

K. Valentine

same

on

3

*Jan.-May.

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Jan-June, Jan.-June, P.c. de.

1832

1931 clino in

£

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*Jan.-May.

No further news has come from the Shanghang and Yungting dis- tricts, recently reported pecupied The Sikhs, who are a powerful by the Communists; but there is no minority in the Punjab, will com- expectation that the Cantonese, mand 32 seats in their own con-

froops, who retreated so speedily stituencies and probably at least to the provincial border at Ta-pu. one from the spegial seats, thus will make any attempt to recover

In the case of Japan, however, iving them a representation per the lost ground. They are credit- there was in the first five months centage of 18.9 against a popula-ed with cherishing chiefly the hope of this year a 20 per cent. increase tion percentage of 13.

that the communists will not in imparts from In Bengal, the Mohammedans want to dislodge them further.- £69,300,000. are given 119 seats, with the possi- Our Own Correspondrut, bility of a small number of seats from the special constituencies, out of a total of 250. Thus they will not have a majority in Bengal, but there are 25 European seats in that province.

DEPRESSED CLASSES.

PREV'ER'S PLEA.

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£57,700,000 to

How the trade balances of the various countries have changed during the same period may be seen from the following figures (favourable balance +, unfavour- able -):

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7.10 pan.-Erlanger and Galloger Self

7.45

A. F. Lissaman, with a score of 73 and 84, won the Happy Valley Championship which was held on Sunday last, A. R. Stewart, who re- turned a card of 160, three strokes Another important feature in worzo than the winner, being sethe schente is the special treatment extended to the Depressed Classes, There were 47 entries and the lead-These, though not among the high ing scores were as follow: A. E. LissaAYILNI

castes, are nevertheless Hindus. 78-84-157 81-470160 The champions of the Depress- 81-80-161ed Classes have urged special re-

He asks them, in examining 82-70-161 presentation for them as the most it, to remember that they then 81478-162 effective means of improving their selves failed, when pressed again 80--84-164

164 condition and banishing "un-and again, to produce an arrange 834-81-164 touchability." To this end, many ment which would give general 80-85165 of their champions have advocated antisfaction.

separate representation.

In the end, he says, only Indians! 91+8617C Members

Depressed themselves can settle this ques 1286-178 Classes will unite in the general tion. Let the leaders of all the 95-07-192 Hindu constituencies and also for Indian communities at this critical Open Medal Pool,

twenty years will, where specially moment recognise that communal With his total of 73 for the eigh numerous, return a certain num-co-operation is a condition Leen holes in the morning. A. Eber of Depressed Class members Lissaman also won the Open Medal for special constituencies of their for making the new Constitution progress, and take responsiblity Pool by returning a slightly better own. Thus, while receiving spe-work. card for the Inst nine holes than did einl representation, they should J. 8. Dykes who had the same score, also be able to command considera- on handicap, us Lissamun with lion from their co-religionists. total of 85.

claims and as a workable plan France 33,400,000 for dealing with the communal Italy 13,700.000 16,200,000 question in the transition period 1.5. ... 17,300,000 441,800,000 of ludia's constitutional develop- Germany 430,000,000 + 48,300,000 ment.

Japan 25,000,000 - 10,900,000 *Jan.-May.

L. G. Dodwell

A. Leach

W. J. Buller

A. Mckellar

T. S. Whyte Smith

A. Sommerfelt

8284-166 8280171

Lineaman's handicap was three, his 73 thus giving him a score of 70 for

of the

37 WOMEN'S SEATS.

of

A STEP FURTHER. The publication of the Cabinet's decision on the representation of the various communities in India the eighteen holes, while Dykes, Regarding the representation of whose handicap was 15, returned a women, it may be recalled that carries a stage further the historic card of 85, giving him a score of 70, the Simon Commission held the troubled task of building the new Lissaman qualified by virtue of the view that the "women's movement is now considering the next step. Indian Constitution. The Cabinet of 86-1343434 in Indin holds the key of progress," card

Provision is made for 37 special Sir Samuel Hoare, the Secretary seats for women. Women in India for India, announced in the House of Commons on June 27th that have declared, through their own organisation, that

of the after the announcement while they no special privileges in secking it, desire representation, they want and object to communal elector

A

fact that for the last nine holes he returned while Dyken did the lust nine holes in 43-7%-36%.

There were 7h entries and the two next best scores were D. S. Edward 70-8-71 and R. Young 78-6-72,

Captain's Cup. Liasumun qualified for the Cap Lain's Cup held in conjunction with the Happy Valley Championship with his score of 70 after deducting his handicap of three from his morning round total in the championship.

Altogether there were 44 entries,

other best scores being: R. Young

R. K. Valentine

D. 9. Edward

78-0-7

81-8=733 82-8===74,

AQUATIC SPORTS.

SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC NIGHT FETE

favourable balance of Great Bri- It will be seen that the un- tain has fallen by nearly $40,000,- 000, and uf Franco by about £11,000,000, while the Italian is also slightly smaller. On the other hand the favourable balance of the United States has declined y nearly £25,000,000, and that of Germany by over £18,000,000. Japan's adverse balance has risen tain alone has been able substan- by nearly £15,000,000. Thus Bri-

tially to improve her position, while that of three of the coun- tries has materially deteriorated.

MAGNETIC SECRETS OF NORTH POLE

COUNTRIES JOIN IN

EXPEDITIONS

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HITLER ON NAZI MOVEMENT

WON'T SELL FOR MESS OF POTTAGE

Berlin, Aug. 16. "My followers would never have understood me if I had accepted Hindenburg's compromise," de clared Hitler in his frat public utterance since he rejected the Vice-Chancellorship of the Reich and the Premiership of Prussia. Hitler, was convinced that the Gov- ernment activities wore hending straight for chaos but refused to disclose his plans, declaring "Wo will support the government as Vancouver, July 17. long as the Nazi movement is sup- Canadian scientists are actively ported and the Communists are tive Committee (which arose out preparing for the second inter- weakening. communal decision, the Consulta-

but shall oppose the of the Round Table Conference) national polar year which begins Government if it hampers the would reassemble in India and

on August and in which the ex-, national enuse." endeavour to romove further editions of 13 countries will take The importance of securing that the new Legislatures should obstacles, this to be followed by part. contain at least a small number some form of further consultation, The purpose of the year's work is of women is recognised, but it is if needed, in London, leading up to probe the weather and magnetic

the Govern-secrets of the North Polar regions, felt by the Government that, at the outset, this object could not be ment's complete proposals for the at first hand. The aurora borealis achieved without creating a cer-

new Constitution..

will be measured as to height and intensity by cameras which are also tain number of seats specially allotted to women, and also that

mathematical instruments.

ates.

to the drafting of

PLANS REVISED.

the

it is essential that women should A Parliamentary Joint Select not be drawn disproportionately Committes was to examine from one. community.

scheme before the introduction of the Bill. Since then, however, Therefore, special women's consti- resignations of important Indian tuencies are being farmed in every members of the Consultative Com- The second night fate of the Renson | Province excent the North-West of South China Athletic Association Frontier, and these special seats will mittee has made the resumption will be held at the Association's be divided among

of its work almost impossible, and bathing pavillon at North int on munities.

the plan of procedure must be Wednesday, August 24, comniencing

rovised.

the variou com-

TO-

commendations of Lord Lothian's

Canada's base camp will be at Chesterfield Inlet at the north-west corner of Hudson's Bay, where a powerful radio station will be in constant communication with the outside world.

He added "I shall never sell the Nazi movement for NICSA of pottage and there can be no con- promise.--Renter.

THE DEATH PARADE

OFFICER SHOT BEFORE HIS MEN

Belgrade, July 17,

There will be outpost stations at Coppormine River, Capa Hope's Ad- Lieutenant Atanaskovitch, found vance, and at Meonook, the Govern-guilty of not revealing to the ment observatory in Alberto, where! authorities his knowledge of a special equipment and extra per- Communist plot to start a military notic observations. sonnel will be installed for mag-revolt, has been shot here before

the eyes of his men.

Kone

Sixteen tons of equipment have

With other sentenced efficers, to Fort Rne (an English base), Saskatchewan, and Chester-midst of a square of troops of the ho was publicly degraded in tho feld Inlat.

nt 7 pm,

Of the 37 women members, There are 12 items on the pro-there will be 25 Hindus, one Sikh

The Government still intends to consult Indian opinion. subiect to gramme and keen sport is certain.9 Mohammedans, one

Indian The programme is na follows:

Christian and one Anglo-Indian.,

the need for speed and also the 100 metres men's variety (open to

The allocation of special seats responsibility of Parliament. the Colony); 100 metres fadles froto Labour also follows the

60 metres

NEW CONFERENCE. style (open to the Colony); men's style free

(representing con testants excluded): 60 metres ladies' Franchise Committee and gives a Probably during the coming The aurora will be simultaneous-Belgrade garrison.

atvle (representing competitors total of 38 elected members in winter, a modified Round Table ly photographed by triangulation, excluded); 50 metros men's free style: Provincial Legislatures of an Conference may be hold in London, with radio-connected stations 20 100 motres children's variety: lantern increased size, against no- followed by the drafting of the pilles apart in order to determine race; 100 metres men's backstroke; minated representasives of La- complete Constitution, and then by the hoight to which those strange, diving-for-things game; 100 metres bour in the present Provincial sifting of a Parliamentary Select waving bands of light penetrato, men and Indios relay race; diving. Louislatures,

Committee, with power to confer Iu contrast with the first polar Kushibition: water polo: (9.0.A.A. The Lothian Committee report with representative Indlang and year in 1882-3, of which this second committemort hear, Indian evidence, and, Anally venture: if the jubilee, the expodle

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When the others had been marched away with arms bound. to serve their sentences of from three to 16 years' imprisonment, Lieutenant Atanaskovitch placed before a firing squad." "In" full view of the troops.

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Meerut, Aug, 16, -] drawn out conspiracy

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Judgment is expected in Decem.c