1934-09-18 — Page 19

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

SEPTEMBER TUESDAY,

18, 1934.

ENDEAVOUR'S GALLANT BID FOR AMERICA'S CUP

Sopwith Challenger Defeats Rainbow By Half Mile GERMANY'S AIR FORCE

China's Humiliation

MANCHURIA LOSS RECALLED

the

Shanghai, Sept. 18. Commemoratin

Man churian incident, the loss of the North China provinces, memorial meetings were held at 10 o'clock to-day in all schools and by all public organizations,

to

any

Chinese newspapers did not carry advertisements amusement places and all theatres. cinemas and restaurants are sus-

pending businere for the whole

day.

Students and Government em- ployees are wearing a black arm band,

FRANCE DEFENDS LEAGUE ACTION

(Continued from Payo 1.)

Foreign Minister, Portuguese Senor Jusé Caolro da Mala com- menced the denouncement of the Soviet.

Portugal, declared the Foreign Minister, would vote against the admission of the Soviet to the League of Nations although they had abstained from voting on Saturday when the question of Russia's securing a permanent seat was before the League members,

Motta

of

FOKI INJURED IN BLAZE

Fire Starts In Gasoline

Drum

Damage to the extent if $150 was caused by a fire which broko out at No. 32 Ming Street, Tai Kok Taul, Shamshuipo, at about 7.30 p.m. yesterday.

The floor was 'used as a godown by the Kwan Loong Company, and stored in it, several empty gasoline drums were

The fire is belived to have originated through the careless- ness of a foki, who was engaged in repairing, one of the drums by the light of a candle.

The Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene, and the fire ex- tinguished.

MOSCOW'S STRATEGY.. "If," challenged . Giuseppe the Swiss Federal Council. "Soviet Russin suddenly ceases to insult the League of Nations which Lenin defined as an institution of brigandage, we read novel A five-minute ailence. was ob-the explanation of this

The fokl, Lili Lung, who was attitude in fiery letters in the Far served at 11 o'clock.-Renter.

Eastern sky.

ongaged on repairing the drum, "The incompatibility between sustained burne to his legs and PRECAUTIONS AT TIENTSIN,

the principles of Soviet Russia inarma and was removed to the

moral Kwong Wah Hospital.. economic, political and The situation in Tientsin in spheres, and the conception, which described as rather "tense" since is the basis of our civilisation, la As 10 necessitate last night as an unpleasant inciso great

Tientsin, Sept. 18.

dent might easily be provoked on Portugal's unfavourablo vete," M. the eve of the third anniversary of Motta went on. the Mukden Inckient.

RELIGION'S ENEMY.

POPULAR LOAN

London, Sept. 17. Owing to heavy over-subcriptions, "The admission of the Soviet to The full strength of the Japan- esc garrison turned out to com- the League would amount to the cash lists for the Nigerian contradiction of the Government three per cent, loan mence a series of night manocu-complete

hour this morning-British Wire- vres in the Japanese Concession principles governing the civilisedat 97% remained opened only one last evening."

peoples for many centuries past," The Chineso authorities have said M. Motta. After the Soviet's law-Central admission the question of the in- declared martial

dependence of Georgia, Armenia News.

and the Ukrain would be raised in the League,

SILVER TRADING UNIT FIXED

10,000 OUNCES IS MONTREAL FIGURE

"My voice will be raised in the League denouncing anti-religious propaganda which is unprecedent- cd in the annals of humanity," the Swiss delegate declared.

However, M. Motta indirectly gave assurance that Switzerland would not leave the League, as the Swiss press had threatened.

pression of regret," he reminded the delegates.

Belgium merely abstained from voting becauso she felt that the entry of the Soviet to the League would enlarge that body's sphere of influence.

HOLLAND'S STAND.

The Dutch Foreign Minister Herr A; C. D. de Graeff announced that Holland would vote agalust the entry of the Soviet.

upon the

THRILLING RACE

SEA IN ROUGH

SLANDER ACTION

CHEUNG CHAU GIRL SEEKS DAMAGES,

AMBITIONS

(Continued from Page 1.).

In the first eight months of 1934, but they insisted that it was sole- ly commercial material.

The Commlitao introduced cor- respondence of the United. Alr A claim for damages for craft Company oficiala, written stander concerning residents of in 1933, indicating that somo Cheung Chau and the alleged German aeroplane factories were

BRITISH YACHT WINS BY philanderings of a police wireless increasing the number of their

LATE STRATEGY

operator was heard, before Mr. | employees grently "eince Hitler came into power,"-United Press. Justice Jacks this morning.

Liu Kwan, aged 18, doseribed as single girl, claimed $1,000 damage for injury to her eredit and reputation from Kwang Yip of the Tal Lan shop, both parties

LEAD ONLY OVERLAST living at Cheung Chuu.

THREE MILES

Newport, Sept. 17,

Mr. M. K. Lo, of Messrs. Lo & Lo, appeared for defendant and Mr. M. A. da Silva, of D'Almada Remedios & Silva, represented [ plaintiff.

THE ALLEGED SLANDER.

In the statement of claim, it is

MILITARY TRAINING,

Washington, Sept. 17. Evidence that the United States Department of Commerce had help ed lust year to recruit and organise in Amorica a Military Air School for the Canton Government, wAS given to-day before the Nye Com- mittee investigating munitions con- tracts in America.

Director Love of the United Aircraft Export Company was the authority for this remarkable state- ment.

Brilliant Helmsmanship by Mr. T. 0. M.

He declared that the matter had Sopwith at the crucial point of the race paved

dant addressed a group of people mont of Commerce issuing instruc- the way for the victory of the Endeavour yes-alleged that on March 30 defen-heon handied quietly, the Depart terday in the second of the series of races for in the Yat Lo Club in the follow- tions to this end, that they might avold arousing the suspicions of "It appears that the wireless ather powers.--Reuter. America's Cup-the most remarkable achieve-ing terms:

ment in the history of the world's yachting operator named Leung Ping-kwan

stationed in Cheung Chau,

classic.

IB

devoting his whole attention to conducted herself with Mr. Leung.

FURTHER COMPLAINT. Led by the Rainbow until three miles from the hunting for girls, and for this reason parents of the girls in this

On April 8, defendant is allaged turn, the Endeavour, which had all through been man-locality are quite dissatisfied with to have said that Leung "is a fully fighting to hold a position, suddenly found an his movements. I beg to Inform specialist in seduction at Cheung opportunity for cutting inside of the Rainbow, and from you all that the girls who have Chau. Everybody knows he has

following: Mui-tsai who has and Mak Ah Mul." that moment until crossing the winning line, the been induced by Mr. Loung are the seduced two grle named Liu Kwan The girl gave evidenco denying challenger was never again in danger of losing the lead.given birth to a child, and Liu

Kwan. When he meets her in the that she had ever been out with The Endeavour, won a spectacular race by about street he used to persuade her to Leung for a walk or to a hotel.

Mr. Lo stated that the defence half a mile with a margin of two minutes nine seconds. go to the station for a meeting The Endeavour crossed the line at 8.44 p.m., having by his sweet words and he some- did not make any suggestion where they stayed at a hotel for A Sergt. Darkin gave evidence of covered the course in 3 hours, 43 minutes and 44 seconds, times went with her to Hongkong against the girl's chastity as compared with Rainbow's 3 hours, 45 minutes, 53 few days. Owing to her young hearing the statement which form- age she was induced by his sweeted part of the subject of the words and is now poll for action. marriage with the young men of

seconds.

RAINBOW'S EARLY ADVANTAGE

Plaintiff WAS then cross- the village. The Kaifongs of this examined and reiterated that she The Argentine's attitude was ex-

locality are quite angry at his did not know Leung. When shown Montreal, Sept. 17.

BELGIUM WON'T VOTE.

deeds but dare not speak. In view a photograph in which she appear- M. Henri Jaspar, Belgian Minis-pressed by Senor Cantilo, who,

of this I have decided to submit ned sho said she did not know the The Governors of the new Silver

inflicted

picture had been taken. Gaining a decided advantage in Rainbow two minutes later, appetition to the 1.G.P."

1 Exchange here have decided thatter of Foreign Affairs, announced after describing the outrages and

These words were heard by The case was adjourned to the trading unit shall be 10,000 that Belgium would abstain from indignities

Argentine Legation at Petrograd

that agreeing voting on the Soviot entry. ounces instead of 5,000 ounces.

Ile described losses of several declared: "The Soviet Government the early stages of the race, the i proximately half a mile behind.

Chun, Cheuk Po-fat, and Toul solicitors It is learned that seats on the

selling at high hundred millions of gold francs never offered reparations or ex-Vanderbilts Rainbow, defender of Officially the Endeavour won by 21Sergt. Darkin, Wong Yan-pang, Au. October 99, his Lordship and the Chan-po, the inference being, It amicable settlement might be: Exchange were

whose planations." Therefore, he said, the America's Cup, held tenacious-minutes 30 seconds,

was alleged, that the girl had mis- arrived al bofore then. prices to New York interest, sustained by Belgians

Argentina would abstain from ly to the lead until three miles where silver operations have been property the Soviets had seized.

too. hos "There was never any restitu- voting is favour of Russia's ad-from the turn in to-day's race, the prohibited. Shanghal,

tion or reparation or even an ex-mission to Geneva-United Press, second of a series of seven. bought several sents.-Reuter.

Child eats big meals...no

MOTHER IS HAPPY NOW fonger run-down or cross

DOCTOR, SHE WON'T EAT, WON'T

PLAY. SHE'S RUN-DOWN AS YOU CAN-SEG, NERVOUS AND CROSS.

WHAT IS WRONG?

NOTHING SERIOUS, JUST GIVE HER A

LITTLE CASTORIA TOMORROW MORNING,

Doctors know what is usually wrong when a child won't eat, is cross and weak. Intestinal absorpilon, occur. ring even when a child's habits may seem regular, polsons the system, upseta the nerves, Impairs digestion : So a little Castoria is prescribed.

NOW YOU'RE HUNGRY FOR FOOD, NEVER

CROSS OR FRETFUL.

MOTHER'S

HEALTHY, HAPPY GIRL!

This marvelous pre- paration, which tastes so good children beg for it, gently and swift-

ly cleanses the system, settles theatomachand restores nerve-poise,

HOW SHE HAS IMPROVED! WHAT IN THE WORLD HAVE YOU DONE TO HER? 'SHE LOOKS sa

MUCH LIVEWER,

AND

(HEALTHIER

(GAVE HER CASTORIA

ON DOCTOR'S ORDERS?

IT'S MARVELOUS!

NI MORE CROSS FRETFUL SPELLS. SHE PLAYS ALL DAY AND CATS LIKE

A LITTLE BEAR!

Then Nature doea the rest. Appetite returns. The child can't get enough tacnt. Disposition improves and coon the little growing body fills out and becomes sturdy and strong. Now when your child won't ent, won't play, is cross and fretful-let a little Castoria, restore buoyant health, Results will surprise you.

SECRET OF SUCCESS. The secret of the British victory was the Endeavour's ability to hold the Rainbow practically even

Nevertheless the Endeavour was holding a point higher and making a very oven races Air. Vanderbilt in the on-wind and her superiority played to hold the weather borth in the off-wind. In addition her and skilfully accomplished it until ventilated. spinnaker played, an just before the turn.

Both yachts were going to wind-important role in the victory.

The Endeavour gave the Vander ward splendidly each carrying bilt boat her first taste of defeat in International contests, and sinysalls and a double clowed jib. The sea was flattening & little proved herself one of the greatest with the Rainbow continuing to yachts of all time. lead three miles from the turn.

BRILLIANT MANOEUVRE,

rinde

A

It is generally agreed that Mr.

T. 0. M. Sopwith proved himeslf a.helmsman of the finest calibre,

Then came the turn: The although the crew's handling of brilliant the sails could still be improved, Endeavour manoeuvre cutting inside of the-Router. Rainbow with a time difference of

only ten seconds,

Everyone was agreed that this was one of the greatest races in the history of the America's Cup. ! The Rainbow was the first to holst the spinnaker in the run home, the Endeavour being slow with: the Betting But after hers. ventilated spinnaker which was drawing very much and blanketing out the Rainbow, the Endeavour. passed the defender and took the lead for the first time.

RAINBOW'S RECORD RUN.

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LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS

Messrs. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz have received the following quotn

lons on the New York exchange for yesterday,

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It was then established that the Rainbow had made a run of 2 -hours, 4 minutes and 9 seconds, which was the fastest windward | October run in the history of the race series, beating the Vigilant's 2 January hours, 6 minutes, 40 seconds in March

May the last rate of the 1893 series.

July

Sept. 16. Sept. 17.

Close

Rango

12.72

December

.12.82

12.84

12.01

13.01-13.02

12.05

13.04-13.04

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After two hours and 50 minutes of raclag, the Rainbow tacked so for that she was scarcely visible, I while the Endeavour, now holding October

to December.

a strong position, continued romp along under a ventilated January

and keeping practically n

straight course.

Mr. Vanderbilt In desperation tacked to leeward, appearing thoroughly beaten,

At 7 o'clock the Rainbow gybed while the Endeavour still had the spinnaker to starboard.

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1295

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12.84-12.84)

12.01-12.91 12.03-12.03

13.06-13.07 13.06.

16.20 16.30-15.30 16.66 15.55-15.56 15.00 15.00-15.00 March

15.00 16.92-15.03 May

10,22 10.38-16.19 July

.10.48 10.45-10.15 Total sales:-418 lots

Chicago Wheat September 103% December ... 103% 104-104 May ....

1044 105-106% Saturday's salos:-17,777,000 bushels Chicago Corn 70:

The Rainbow was evidently try- ing to head off the Endeavour with a long port tack to the finishing line. With five miles to go the September Rainbow, under a parachute spin- May naker, bore down on the Endeavour

at her fastest and a terrific finish was indicated.

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Winnipeg Wheat 82

October December May

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At 8.23 the Endeavour, atill warding off

Rainbow's tho. challenge, gybed, doused the ven- Octobor tilated spinnaker and not the March balloon fib, being rather slow in May,

Total the procons. The Rainbow gained perceptibly during this manouevro, but the Endoavour remained three- April olghths of a mile ahead.

The Endeavour crossed the February

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