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1933. THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER

KING OF AFGHANISTAN ASSASSINATED To-day's approved style

DRAMATIC LONDON

ANNOUNCEMENT

TRAGIC AFFAIR APPARENTLY BEING

KEPT SECRET FROM PEOPLE

YOUNG SON PROCLAIMED

NEW KING

LONDON, NOV. 8. NADIR SHAH, THE KING OF AFGHANISTAN, WAS ASSASSINATED IN KABUL THIS MORNING.

A sensationally dramatic communique was issued to this effect by the Afghan Minister in London this evening, the news coming as a bombshell to the news- papers and diplomatic circles alike.

Not a word has come through from the many news- paper correspondents in Kabul and it is supposed that the news of the murder is temporarily being withheld from the public.

The information at the Afghan Legation is extreme- ly scanty,

The cable received by the Minister merely states that Nadir Khan was murdered this morning and his son proclaimed King to-night.

A BRILLIANT MILITARY MAN

The manner of the assassination Immense improvement in Anglo-

The Vicomte and Vicomtesse de Sibour, who are flying to Hongkong):

photographed with the Maharajah of Jodpur and their young son.

PILFERING FROM OLD BANK SITE

Painter Fined $50 Or

+

One Month

"There is quite a lot of pilfer. ing going on. I think the majority of the workmen help themselves to what they can get," sald Detective-Sergeant Fowlle In the Central Police Court this morning when Leung So, coolie, was charged before Mr. Balfour

LORD LUGARD AND

UNIVERSITY

EFFORT TO GET MORE FUNDS

CHINA DEBATE IN LORDS

London, Nov. 8. Lord Lugard, former Governor of Hongkong, whose keen interest}

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6.80-7.30 p.m. A programme of recorded

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Listeners.

Vocal Puppenhochzeit. Vocal-Musketier--Marsch. at Harmonists.

Comedian

You

I Didn't Miss You.

Our Always Wanted to Call

My Sweetheart. Gracle

Folds (Comedienne). Vocal-Leichte Cavallerie,

Vocal-Was Schenkst du Mir Danh.

Comedian' Harmonists.

Orchestral-That Tiny Teashop. Orchestral Crepuscule,

Dinic and Ilis Orchestra. Vocal-Hout' Fahr' Ich Mit Dir in

die Natur.

Vocal-Bel Dor Feuerwehr,

Comedian Harmonists. Plano Solo-The Jewols of the Madonna-Second Internizzo

Pinuo

(Grainger),

Nadkerchief Donce

Mark Hambourg.

Freund, Gin Guter

with theft of a yuantity of electrie in the University is well-known Mein Herz Lasst

cable from the Hongkong and suggested a further contribution

| Shanghai Bauk site.

to its funds from the Boxer In

It was stated that 76 lbs. were demulty during the debate on

Dich

Grussen

Harmonists.

in not disclosed. The telegrami Afghan relations in the last two or stolen. Defendant was arrested China in the House of Lords 10-Ons Two Sends a Little

mentions little more than that three years, the King was murdered by "n traitor."

The country is quiet.

to

KING FOR FOUR YEARS.

Although Nadir Khan, had win for himself the throne of Afghanisinu in 1929, be was member of the Royal house,

· Nadir Khan was a man who knew his own mind and had progressive idens, but was shrewd enough to realise the importance of carrying his people with him.

Victor Novelty Orchestra.

Ist Die Liebe Der

trying to dispose of it to a marine night.

Gift of Roses. hawker in Wing On Street yester-¡~_Lord Lugard, former Governor Orchestral-I Love You Truly. day.

of Hongkong urged every effort to Mr. Holms, of Messrs. Logan & cement strong friendly rolatione,

constructing the and Lord Addington stressed the Amps, who are new building, said that defendant growing feeling that the British was a painter.

Legation should be moved from Peking either to Nanking or to Shanghai.

A fine of $50 or one month's

The assassination will cause con-prison was imposed, acern in Delhi,-Reuter and Special.

Under King Amanulla he was Minister for War and commander- in-chief during the campaign which was started against India In 1010 and ho conducted the negotiations with the Govern- ment of Indin regarding the granting of an amnesty to the Afghans domiclied in India who had taken part in the fight.

His success on that occasion brought him great prestige antong all the tribes and he enjoyed the confidence of the mullahs.

In 1924 as the result of a dif-i ference of opinion between him and Amanulla regarding the hand. ling of local rising,Nadir resigned his offices and went as Miniator to Paris, but in 1920 gave up the post owing to I- health and settled at Nice.

MUCH ABILITY,

A man of much ability, he was always in favour of intro- ducing modern European ways into Afghanistan, but he was opposed

The King of Afghanistan, who was murdered yesterday, shown with his son, and a number of Ministara.

CANTON POLITICAL CHANGE

in

He also expressed regret at the reduction of British forces Shanghal.

Earl Stanhope informed Lord Lugard that this was impossible,

Lord Melchett supported Lord Peel and referred to the recent Journey of the head of the Imperial Chemicals, Sir. Harry, MacGowan.

Gen. Heung Hon-ping to China.

An

Resigns

Vocal-Wenn Der Wind Woht Uber

Dos Meer.

Comedian Harmonista. 7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio. A Planoforte Recital by Miss Doreen Ma.

Programme,

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1. Silvenio Stomp.

2. Gypsy Rhapsody.

3. Someday I'll Find You. I'll See You Again.

1.- Twentieth Century Blues.

2. Hallelujah, I'm a Tramp,

3. You Are Too Beautiful.

1. Moon Song.

2. There's a Cabin in the Pines. 3. Stormy Weather.

A

8pm. Local Time and Weather Report.

8.3-10.30 p.m. Chinese Studio Con-

cert.

10.30 p.m. Rugby Press News (Mid-day).

10.35 p.m. Close Down.

Hé enid he wished that the example would be followed by other leading industrialists. Canton, Nov. 8,

Eer Stanhope, replying-for the event of much political Government, mentioned that Dr. importance is the Government's Sun Yat-sen once, invited him to announcement of General Chan participate in one of China's ro- Chai-tong's acceptance of the revolutions. signation of the Second Kwang- As regards Chinese trade, he tung, Army_commander, General welcomed-the recent visit-of-Sir- Henng. Hon-ping, from all his Harry MacGowan to China. The and had recognised the strong na- posta.

Government's policy, he said, was tional sentiment throughout the General Heung Hon-ping's troops one of sincere friendliness to country, control the central districts of China. Our aim was to maintain Kwangtung, including Canton City. cordial relations with the con- His troops will be controlled by stituted government. Chan Chai-tong directly.

General Chan Chai-tong will proceed to the Second Army Headquarters to-morrow morning

to the haste with which Amanulle, ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY to take over the organisation.

after his European tour in 1928, attempted to force his reforma on the country.

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES

When in the winter of 1928-9-a - revolt broke out on account of these

drastic change and Bacha-i-Sakno At a meeting of the Committee defeated Amanulla, the latter called of St. Andrews Society, held defald Nadir, who arrived too yesterday evening, the following late, however, to prevent the fall sub-committees were elected in of the King.

connection with the forthcoming Nadir put himself at the head of Ball to be held on Thursday, 30th the loyal troops and on behalf of November: . against Amanulla fought

the usurper, who called himself Habl-

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NOT REALIZE HOW LITTLE THEY

As regards Lord Peel's sugges- tion of a gendarmerie, therefore, the Government thought that the first move should come from China.

If such a suggestion was made, the Government would do their best to see what assistance could

NATIONAL SENTIMENT, Lord Stanhope said that Britain had tried to meet China's national aspiration in the fullest measure be given.

LEGATION ISSUE.

The question of the removal of the Legation had been periodical- tally considered, but the governments had not, up to the present, con. sidered the change to be necessary or desirable.

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

"THE MODERN WORLD BELONGS TO During Tuesday, one спо of THE HALF-EDUCATED, A RATHER paratyphoid fever was reported DIFFICULT CLASS, BECAUSE THEY DO the local Health authorities. KNOW."-Dean William Ralph Inge. Repulse Bay Hotel on Saturday nad a A Dinner Dance will be held at Gordon Richards won his 248th Tea Dance on Sunday from 4.80 p.m. race of the season

at Liverpool to 6.30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, states on OR- ficial Wireless message, bulla. But, when Amanulla re- Committee along with Mr. H. R. A cargo boat, No. 2482, was run nounced the throne and went to Forsyth, (Convenor); Mr. N. M.into by the Shamshulpo forry Man India, from which he later procced-Currie, Mr. R. W. Gardiner, Mr. J. Yu autaide the Yaumati breakwater ed to Italy, Nadir was himself pro-H. Taggart, Mr. S. T. Williamson. yesterday, suffering damage to the

extent of $40. No-one was injured. cinimed king.

Dance and Music Committee:- Mr. K. S. Morrison, (Convenor); The Hon. Treasurer of the St. John Mr. W. L. Alexander, Mr. R. B. Ambulance Brigade acknowledges with Bell, Mr. A. N. Braude, Mr. J.rateful appreciation and thanks the

following donations:-Mr. Chau Tung) Bulloch, Mr. A. W. Brown, Mr. J.Sung, $100; Anonymous, $100; Mr. D. B. Macdonald. Mr. A. K. Mac-C. Critic, $15.

DEFEAT OF HABIBULLA,

A long campaign followed and in October 1920, Nadir's brother Shah Wall entered Kabul.

Habibulla fled, but was captured

Invitation Committee. General

A and executed by the decision of a kenzie, Mr. A. McKellar, Mr. D. L.

council of chiefs.

Ladies' Cloakroom In a proclamation he pronounced for equal rights for all, Prohibition, Dr. J. C. Macgown.

There will be a concert of German and Scandinavian music on Thursday, November 10, at 6.30 p.m. at the Helena May Institute.

A-year-old child, the n of a Sanitary Department employee living in quarters at Waterloo Road, was fatally injured through a fall from a bunk, expiring Inter at the Kowlcan Hospital.

It was doubtful whether.. any real increase in efficiency would result,

The question was also complica- [ted by important considerations of

health and expense,

"You better go and see if the In-energy..

SHANGHAI PROBLEMS. The Government spokesman also pointed out that the Chinese Government had once or twice transferred their capital and the permanent removal of the British Legation to Nanking would en- tail some risk of being made in Judge Grant Jonor, of the Supremo vain, Court of China, arrived here this morning from Shanghai aboard the He emphasised that Peking Prophet, Mr. T. P. Saunderson, A Police raid at 5, Gough Street, Empress of Russia. His Lordship is was greatly superior to Nanking

led to the discovery of aly-brothels

in the Full Court of Appeal or Shanghai from a health point Nadir was unanimously elected Mr. R. Young.

on both the first and second floors, here on Monday bat is occupying of view. King by the National Assembly.

Committee:-The respective keepers, Ho Kam, and one of his spare time in watching

Li Clan, both widows, appeared he the Interport Cricket match in com- The alternative of Shanghal was fore Mr. Balfour in the Central Police pany with the Chief Justice, Mr. J. B. also objectionable because it had. an elected Parliament and con- Supper and Wines Committee: Court this morning and were fined Wood,

its own special problems, which stitutiorial government, the develop-r. T. Parkinson, (Convenor); $50 or one mouth's hard labour each.

might absorb the Minister's ment of trade, agriculture and Mr. D. C. Brodie, Mr. S. 8. Cook, education and the building of rall- r. T. Addis Martin, Mr. W. H LA Lam, an unemployed, committed spector will give you a licence, and wuys and irrigation canals. Fleming, Mr. A. McFarlane, Mr. Yesterday to stand his trial at the if he does I will pay for it if neces

Criminal Sessions for having snatched sary" remarked Mr. E. W. Hamilton, initiated by Amanulla soon revived W. McFarlane, Mr. W. H. Fleming, ning from a married woman Chau at the Central Magistracy this morn He also showed that the Gov-

discarded Mr. A. D. Wyllie, Mr. J. Rassell, Ping, appeared before Mr., E. Wing, to an aged Chinese widow, Blok ernment had no power to devoto. beards and Eastorn clothing for Dr. J. A. R. Selby, Mr. G. G. Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy Yan, who was charged with having any further money from the Boxer European dress. But Nadir made Stopant. Thomson, Mr. J. N. this morning, on a second charge of hawked without alleence, no attempt to fores the paco in the Sweeney,

having returned from banishment, familton cautioned her, asking her Fund to the Hongkong University,

ns Lord Lugard had proposed.“. was found guilty, and committed to to go away and not do it again. matter of reforms. He was re- Decorations Committee:-Mr. G. the Sessions. cognised by Britain in November Duncan, (Convenor); Mr. E.

· Continuing, he asserted that the- Thanks to the enterprise of the British Government had done 1929 and Amanuila offered to serve Docherty, Mr. A. Duncan, Mr. Mrlekshn coolles at West Point had a China Emporium, Limited, specially more than any othor, power, to

A fight between two gangs of sequal before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, attractive entertainment is offered demonstrate their friendliness and FRIENDLY TO BRITAIN, Card Room Committee: Mr. D. at the Central Magistracy this morn to narrow (Friday) when the Cafe do their, sympathy with the reneon-

Follick Ing, when Chan Chiu appeared on re- Luxe will prosent the Midnight mand charged with assaulting an at special tea and dinner dances, the able aspirations of the Chlisse since, although the independent

cior times being 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. poopla. The problem of further shin coolie. Sub-Inspector spirit of the "Afghans prevented Honorary Pipers:-Mr. W. C. K.bther ricksha

Fonder asked permission to withdraw respectively. With the excollent floor progress was one only the Chinese Nadir Khan from displaying his Mackie, Mr. J. B. Ross, Mr. H. the charge as there was no evidence and orchestra of this popular rendez could solve. It was dificult to frlondly feelings towards Great Watson, Mr. P. D. Wilson, Mr. to offer against accused. Mr. R. G. H. vous, it is confidently expected that a see what Britain could do which Britain too openly on all occasions, Georgo Nisbet, Mr. A. Rinch, Mr. Lim, instructed by Messrs Russ & Co., large number of residents will attend. would not involve interference in

Tables may be booked from today Chinese affairs.-Reuter. appeared for, accused... there was no doubt concerning the K. S. Morrison.

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Afghanistan has been quiet over Gow.

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