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EARLY ENQUIRY INTO GASWORKS EXPLOSION

KIDNAPPED GIRL

FOUND BURIED IN CACTUS

UNITED STATES

ELECTRIFIED

ALIVE BUT ILL

New York, May 14. The United States has! been-electrified by a cryptic announcement from Tucson, Arizona, stating that June

Messrs. Tester, Dunbar and Drummond on Special Jury

ANALDAJA TULIT (LISIANETTERIA JURETSEKRETER

SUNGARI RIVER

INCIDENT

Manchukuo Lodging Protest

Shanghal, May 15. It is learned that the Manchukuo authorities are lodging a protest with the Sovlot regarding the alleged attack by Soviet troops on a Manchukuo steamer in the Sungari River, Reuter,

Robles has been found alive, E but ill.

June is the six-year-old grand- daughter of a wealthy Arizona | guncher. She was kidnapped on April 25 and a demand for the payment of a ransom of $15,000 was made soon afterwards,

Her kidnappers threatened seri- ous injury to the child if the ransom was not paid.

The police, backed by a strong, public clamour, conducted an in- tensive search for the child, and

SUNGARI FIRING

TENSE FEELING IN TSITSIHAR

recently discovered the house in JAPANESE ARMY

which June had been kept captive.

She was, however, no longer there,

PARTLY BURIED.

INCENSED

Tokyo, May 15. The incident at the confluence A man was later arrested on suspicion and the search efforts of the Sungari and Amur Rivers wore redoubled, though it was beginning to be felt that June had on Sunday morning when, it is

FRENCH SECURITY DEMAND

M. DOUMERGUE'S BROADCAST

VIOLATIONS. OF TREATY

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Paris, May 14.

On the eve of the gather- ing of the League Council, when further approaches in the disarmament field are expected, behind the scenes, Doumergue has re-

M.

An old woman who was rescued from one of the blazing buildings during yesterday's disaster receiving first-aid treatment before being carried to hospital. (Photo: Kwong Ngai Studio).

stated the attitude of France. Telegraph" Fund For Needy

In the course of a wireless broadcast, the Premier, M.! Doumergue. declared that France

was willing to offer the hand of Ready Response to Appeal friendship to all who had no hidden thoughts, mental reservations, or ulterior motives,

"France,"

GRUESOME FINDS IN DEBRIS

DEATHROLL NOW OVER 34

TERRACE STILL. SMOULDERING

The special jury which is

to assist the Coroner, Mr.

SILVER for war DEBTS

For June Instalment Only

Washington, May 14. Senator Thomas explain- ed to-day that his proposal that the United States should accopt silvar in sattlement of

war dobt obligations at the rate of fifty cents an ounce applios to the Jung instalment only-Router,

E. W. Hamilton, in the BRITISH LADIES'

official inquiry into the gas works explosion disaster, was empanelled this after- noon at the Contral Magistracy,

The jury is composed of:

Mr. L. Dunbar, the well-known flour broker and race-owner;

OPEN GOLF

MOLLY GOURLAY DEFEATED

Mr. D. Trummond, the Oriental FIRST ROUND AT

Manager of the C.P.;

Mr. P. Teater, principal in the brokering firm of Tester & Abraham.

consultation amongst

Aftor at Rotary themselves, Mr. Teater was chosen

Foreman.

wha

suffered the fate of the Lindbergh alleged, a Russian shore battery/"neither bas any torritorial amwhich have reached us this requested to forward their dona- nature of the disaster made it im-

opened fire

оп д

nation."

PORTHCAWL

(Special to "Talogrank")

the Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic bloom 440 Ordinunes, 16. J1ER 02m.)

May

Club Tiffin

Mr. Hamilton said he he proclaimed,

In response to requests distribution to the needy. Intend-sorry to have called upon them

London, May 14. ing contributors baby.

aro therefore at such short notice, but the Manchukuo-bitions, nor hatred towards any

The defeat of Miss Molly It is announced that, June was owned steamer, may prove more

morning, the Telegraph has tions as early as possible.. However, M. Doumergue in- decided to open a fund on found partly burled under a heap

perative that a jury should be Gourlay in the first round Subject to the consent of the set up to view the place and know. of cactus, five miles from Tucson. serious than

was at first aus-slated, the strongest guarantees of behalf of those rendered St. John's Ambulance Brigade, the what was being done, at least, was one of the several sur-

security are necessary to France. homeless and others who ministered under their auspices. taken.

Telegraph Fund will be

hofere ad officially GETTLE RELEASED.

evidence was prises in the British GERMANY ACCUSED. have suffered heavy loss as a the Brigade itself is, we under- Mr. Drummond, at this point, pionship to-day."

Women's Open Golf Cham-

pected.

Later. It appears that the steamer had Almost simultaneously with the on board a number of Japanese news of the discovery of little troops, and that the commanding announced officer was among those wounded June Robles, it was that William Gettle, the kidnapped by the shellfire from the shore.

A tense atmosphere prevails in oll millionaire, who was taken by two maaked men during a bathing, the Japanese military headquar- party, has been released-and-isters at Tsitsihar, according to the now on his way home.

correspondent of the Tokyo Anahi, the result of the serious Gettle was kidnapped on May 16 s and a demand was made for the wounding of Captain Sakural, the payment of a ransom of $75,000. commander of the military de- Presumably it was handed over, tachment aboard the steamer.-- notwithstanding the fact that an Reuter. emissary with the money

WON

"hi.

jackors and had to shoot his way ADMIRALTY POSTS FOR

yesterday intercepted by

to freedom-Router.

NO RANSOM PAID

Another Version Of

Gettle Release

(Special to "Telegraph")

OFFICIALS IN H.K.

Messrs. Anderson and Kneller Promoted

A

become

more urgent in

"It is a necessity which has result of the gasworks stand, niso raising funds, and informed the Coroner that ho

we shall be plensed to acknowledge had intended to go to Shanghai: months, especially since our own

recent disaster yesterday."

thesu as well as contributions to on Friday morning and to be ab-being

The championship this year is cuts in armaments when we have how many people will require help, opened,

At the moment, It is not known any other fund which may be sent from the Colony for a week. Porthcawl course in South Wales. played over the Royal become aware that others are in but the number must be large, an

He asked if that were likely to and it has attracted a large field creasing theirs and violating the the disaster occurred with Bugh

interfere with the dates fixed for of foreign_chullongera in addition peace treatles:

Auddenness that the tenants of the

the inquiry?

to the usun! British contestants. "Who can be surprised that we houses in the area most affected,

Mica Diana Fishwick, Miss in face of their threat to their

Wanda Morgan, Miss Grace Amory should insist upon security 7"

lives, had to make a hasty escape, leaving all their belongings behind them.

LOST EVERYTHING.

United Press,

'WORLD'S CHESS

CHAMPION

Some of the more fortunate ones

WATCHMAN'S DEATH.

„ROTARY CLUB EFFORT........

fund when Mr. T. B. Wilson, Pre- A good fillip was given to the dent of the Rotary Club, spoke in support of it at to-day's Rotary would take a fortnight at least de Genzhourg (France) were among The Coroner replied that as it (United States) and Mile. Allen

Among the surprising resulta were:

in and asked for contributions.. for the Police to take statements the notable winners.

Mr. P. S. Cassidy endorsed, the from various people, it was not plea.

Jikely that Mr. Drummond's ar As a result, the Telegraph Fund rangements would interfere with have been able to secure tempor has been augmented to the ex- the Inquiry. He thought it would ary accommodation with relatives, tent of $265.

be all right, as long as Mr. The following contributions have Drummond made himself availablej but dren these have lost prac

at a later date.

DR. ALEKHINE WINS tically all they possessed. Very already been received for the Tele

AGAIN

many others are being otherwise Draph Fund: cared for at the moment, and in this connection we understand that Bishop Hall has offered to the Government the use of the old St. Peter's Church (used as a street sleepers shelter during the winter) as a temporary dwelling-Anon place for the homeless,

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fly Telegraph. Conuricht, Telegraphie Ales scom · Ordinance, 1171. Received

Beyreuth, May 14.

message has been received | 15. 4.47 4,3.) (By Tategrant. Copyright, Telegraphie stam from the Admiralty announcing that Mr. A. L. Anderson, M.I.CE,

Ordinance.

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Received 2004.

MAY

re-

The sixteenth game between Dr., The greatost valud of this Fund at present in the Colony on duty Alekhine and Dr. Bogoljuboil for is likely to be secured by speedy. Los Angeles, May 14, from the Admiralty, has been ap the chess championship of the William F. Gettle, the kidnapped pointed to succeed Mr. P. E. Hun-world ended to-day with the oll magnate, has returnal safe ter, C.B. O.DE M.I.C.Ens Civilsignation of Dr. Bogoljubioff. and well.

Engincar in Chief, Admiralty, on The score is now 19/0 in Alek He was found held in a house the latter's retirement on Novem-hine's favour-Reuter Special. near Pasadona. The police stated ber 2 next.

that one suspect had beon arrested It is also announced that Mr. and that the other escaped. They[0. A. V. St. John Kneller. also stated that no ransom was M.I.C.E, at present Admiralty rald-United Press.

Superintendent Civil Engineer at Hongkong, has been appointed As- statant Civil Engineer, Admiralty, with effect from July 1 next.

DOCKERS' STRIKE IN AMERICA

CARGO MOVEMENT AT STANDSTILL

(Special to Telegraph">

(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphia žiem Ordinance. TEFL sued May

San Francisco, May 14.

AMERICAN FLEET EFFICIENCY

ADMIRAL STANDLY'S

MESSAGE

(Special to "Telegraph")

1Ey Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphis Mia: |sopus" | Ordinames,

Revelad May

Twenty-two freighters are ya ti, fut cond

Ing up in San Francisco unable

to discharge their cargoca owing

to the dock workers' strike,

Washington, May 14. Admiral D. F. Sellars, com-

The employers are now seeking mander-in-chief of the United additional crows.

|States Floot, has, received a mes- The Teamaters' Union has now ange from Admiral W. II. Standly, joined the strike in support of Chief of Naval Operations, declar the longshoremen and havo voted Ing: A

against moving the cargoes that "That flect in in an exceptionally have been handled by would-be high state of efficiency and rendi- atrike-breakers.

NISHIHARA LOAN RUMOUR

CONCESSION IN AMOY|

IN EXCHANGE? |

TELEVISION INQUIRY

SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED

(3 pacial to "Telegraph:"}

FIRST CONTRIBUTIONS. Per Rotary Club Staff of Audit Dept. Y's Men's Club

$265.

26.

26.

10.

10.

10. 2.

"Highwest" Scot John S. Waan

TENSION IN NORTH

CHINA

CHIHSIEN REPORTED

INVADED

The Coroner stated that the fa- quiry would be held nominally into the death of Tala Ram, the Indian watchman of the Gas Company who 'succumbed to "hia' injuries in Hospital, but of course' the whole facts connected the disaster would be gone into.

He would accompany the jury; on their vialt to the scene of the dienster, and he suggested, as tho earliest possible, to-morrow.

The jury having intimated that the hour would suit them it was

agreed that they will meet at the acere at nine o'clock to-morrow] morning.

It was learned this morning that a number of employees at the Gas Work were engaged in paint ing the gasometer yesterday morn ling and were detailed for other

Tientsin, May 15. The Chinese authorities have the explosion took place.

work only a short while before

up.

Mrs. Jacobsen (Now Zealand) beat Miss Molly Gourlay, one Miss Craddock-Harlopp beat Miss Jeffreys, the Welsh cham-

plon, three and tvo,

Miss Couper, Scottish champion, beat Mias Dorle Chambers, former holder, three and two. Mrs. Holm (Scotland) beat Miss Olive Kay, the New Zealand Champion, G and 5.--Reuter

Special,

HOUSE OF LORDS REFORM

GOVERNMENT SILENT ON QUESTION ·

London, May 14. mons, said he was not in a position The Prime Minister, In the Com- to make a statement as to whether

received a report that 200 ́ Ja- The extent of the damage to it was intended to introduce, he- (De Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphie Wes- panese troops made their ap- the gasometer has not yet been fore the end of the present Farlia.

Ordinance,

Escaired fey pearance in the Chihsion District, ascertained as the whole of the ment legislation dealing with ro 23, 8.47 m.) Shanghai, May 15.

within the demilitarised zone, top portion has telescoped down form of the House of Lords It is rumoured that the Japanese

London, May 14 yesterday. They entered the city It is said that at least sixteen British Wireless Government have submitted a pro- The development of television and stationed themselves in a plates must have been blown off posal to Nanking for liquidation is likely to be stimulated in Bri- convent and several inns. Though or otherwise damaged. of the unsecured Nishihara Loan, tein, the Government having their arrival was not marked by One of the alleged proposals is a taken steps which are calculated any incident, the inhabitants are suggestion for a Japanese conces to encourage research work for terrified. alon at Amoy for, a term of 98 |perfecting: the system.

PECULIAR FACT,

A rather pecullar fact is that

A DRIVE

The Magistrate of Chibalon las in Chup Shing Lane, on a lovel years in return for the cancella-It is officially announced that a asked for Instructions.--Contral with the base of the gasometer, tion of the loan-Central News. Committee of Investigation has News.

MISS JEAN BATTEN'S PROGRESS

Arrival at Karachi Reported

London, May-14.

ness. I take pride in the persontiel Mina Joan Batton, the young In New York, a thousand freshmanning the fleet and have con- New Zealand woman, who is flying dock workers have downed tools doncs in our security despite the to Australia, arrived at Karachi at and the Hudson River plore are existing shortage of personnel. 2.85 m. today. She left, Lympns deserted United Press.

United Press.

on May 8th-British Wireless,

bean appofuited to advise the Post- master-General, Str Kingsley

UNCHANGED

the several systems which are in Wood, on the relative merits of LOCAL DOLLAR the experimental stage and on the conditions under which the public service of televisión should bo MARKET provided. v.

EXTREMELY

the outside eastern walls, those nearest the gasometer, in each house, are practically intact, while those to the weat are badly cracked. A skylight from one of] the roofe was picked up nearly ffty foot away.

Among those who visited the acons of the disaster this morn-1 Lord Selsdon (formerly Sir-W.

DULL

Ing was the Director of Publie Mitchell Thomson) has been appolated chairman of the Com-unchanged at 16. 4%d. this morn

The Hongkong dollar remained Works, Mr. R. M. Henderson. mittee, with Sir John Cadman, of lag. The market locally is very

OFFER OF HELP, the Department of Scientifle and dull, with an almost completo,

In connection with the efforts Industrial Research (Privy Coun-absence of business. ell) as vice-chairman.

being made for the rollef of suffer- Silver declined 4th in New ors by the disaster, Mr. Aw Hoon Loading Post Ofcé, and B.B.0.| York: to 444 while in London haw has been endeavouring toʻns: offelals are among the members, there was an advance of Beths to certain how many families' are in Router Special,

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