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六拜禮:魏五十月二十英港香

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1934. 日九初月一十

LABOURITES FACE Wrangling

OSTRACISM

SHARP CRITICISM BY LORD PONSONBY

HEATED DEBATE HEARD IN HOUSE OF LORDS

London, Dec. 14.

The galleries of the House of Lords were packed to-day for the continued debate on the Supreme Court Judicature Amendment Bill which Lord Chief Justice Hewart so bitterly attacked two days ago, only closing his criticisms with the promise that he would fight not only every clause of the Bill, but every line and every word.

Lord Ponsonby made the charge that a man whose views were known to smack of labourism was socially and professionally ostracised, and attacked the measure fiercely. But when the debate was concluded the principals in the clash shook hands on the floor of the House.

Rarely is a debate attended with such interest in the House of Lords. Public interest is not so much in the clauses of the measure but in the possibility of further outbursts from such distinguished figures as the Lord Chief Justice, whose attack on the Lord Chancellor electrified the House, The Lord Chief Justice quarrels with the plan which provides for an additional two judges for the King's Bench Division and for the appointment of a Vice-President of the Court of Appeal from among the existing Lords Justices without regard to their seniority. Members of the legal profession and general public pucked, the gallaties, members of the House of

Commons crowded in to hear, and there was a lutge muster of legal peers when Lord Reading opened the debate.

NEGRO

FLIERS CRASH

GOODWILL HOP

A FAILURE

At U.S. Arms

Investigation

· ALLEGATION OF HUGE. PROFITS

INDIGNANT DENIAL

Washington, Dec, 14.

A bitter wrangle between the Senate Arms Inquiry investigators and Dupont de Nemours over the war-time profits of the Company was the main feature of the Inquiry to-day.

One of the investigators asserted

that Dupont a profita on the "Old Hickory" powder factory in Tennessee, the largest in the world, amounted to the stupendous figure

or 39.231 per cent. on the Company's

investment of $5,000, as the Govern ment paid all costs and Dupont's re- ceived a percentage on all gun- powder manufactured.

Lord Ponsonby, who declares that Labour sympaibles are causing pre- fessional and social ostracism to

English public men.

Hope For Continued Navy Talks

NEW PLAN OF PROCEDURE

WAITING FOR U.S. DECISION

(Special to "Telagraph")

„¿Dy” Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia Mans mpra Ordinamer, 1781. Evorível, December 13, 1.38 4.m.)

London, Dec. 14. The possibility of the profitable resumption of naval conversations depends upon whether Japan is willing to submit to the Powers concerned details of her contem- plated building programme.

in

If the Japanese answer is the affirmative, future talks will be based on that part of the

doala with the unilateral deciar- ation of naval needs.

TWO LOST AS British middle course plan which

Previously, Mr. Pierre Dupont SHIP SINKS

said the profits were "less than one- quarter per cent. of the total ex- penditures."

Evidence was given alleging that Mr. Newton Baker, then War Secretary, held up the original con- tract sought by Dupont's for the erection of a factory in 1917, under which, according to a member of the War Industries Board, Dupont's

would have made $43,500,000 profit in a year without investing a penny. Another contract under which Dupont's made a profit of $2,000,000 Yay substituted.

Senator Nye announced that the Senate Committee wants to enquire Into the banking and shipbuilding industries. He added that if Con- greas will appropriate the additional funds necessary, the affairs of J. P. Morgan and Company with be in- vestigated.-Reuter.

E.A.C. PLANE MISSING

Lord Rending said that the Lord Chief Justice's allegations, to the effect that a Royal Commission in

FORCED LANDING connection with court congestion in-

ON SEA quiries had been appointed behind his back and that the Government's

Peking. Dec. 15. attitude in bringing in the Judica-

Anxiety is felt over the fate of ture Amendment Bill without con- sultation with Lord Justice Blesser

Port of Spain, Dec. 14. 4 passenger plane belonging to the was an affront to that gentleman. A goodwill flight by two Ameri- Eurasian Aviation Corporation, would be most disturbing if left can negroes, Dr. Albert Forsythe which should have arrived here unexplained. They might lead to and Mr. Alfred Anderson, from from Shanghai on Thursday. Ac- the conclusion that the Lord Chief the United States to the West cording to a wireless message, ste Justice had been treated with a lack indies. came to grief here to-day, made a forced landing on sea near of respect and courtesy through not when the fliers crashed in the back- the China const due to a dense fog. being consulted."

yard of a house as they were taking off for British Gulana,

As the permanent hend of the Justiciary. Lord' Reading declared, ho could not fully appreciate why the

The pinne was wrecked, but tho fliers hnd a miraculous escupe, Mr,

Government had introduced this Anderson receiving slight facial measure for the appointment of a injuries. Vice-President of the Court of The fight was sponsored by the Appen instead of relying on the Tuskegee institute of America, und former custum and procedure. was an endeavour to further Presi- dent Roosevelt's "good neighbour

olicy."

GRAVE ALLEGATION

The fliers left Atlantic City on The Lord Chief Justice's allega-i tion that the Government's inten- November 8, bearing scrolls signed! tion was to prevent Lord Justice by thousands of negrees of the Sleaser from presiding in the United States for delivery to the Second Court of Appeal was an heads of the Governments of the

But up to now, no further informa

tion has been received about her fate-----Central, News.

DEATH OF MR. R.S.

LOGAN

Former P.W.D. Qfficer Dies At Home

The numerous friends in the grave a one as he had ever heard West indies and Central American Colony of Mr. Robert Spiers Logan, in relation to Judges, and Lord Republica. Reading. He refused to believe The airmen were enthusiastical. formerly of the Pubile Work De that the Government was actuntedly received by negroes overywhere, Partment, will learn with docp by any such political consideration. They now declare that they will

TRANS-OCEAN SERVICE

He had never heard that Lord have to abandon the tour. Reuter, Justice Slesser was actuated in his work by political opinions, Lord Reading went on, and he declared that the suggestion that an in- dignity had been done to Lord Justice Slesser by inserting the clauses in the Bill relating to n. Court of Appeal appointment must be dealt with satisfactorily. He sug. gested that the clause should only apply to future judges.

STRANGE SUGGESTION

regret of his death, which occurred in England on December 8, at the uge of 45 years. The sad news was received by cable from the Secretary of State yesterday.

LINERS PLAYED HEROIC PART

It 15 understood that the British have Indicated their willingness to disclose their own programme for the next five years. The Americans are, however, unwilling to discuss the British plan or building programmes at present, but it "is" balioved that after the Washington Treaty in denounced, the United States may (ily Telegraph. Cepurishi, Takepraphie Mbe willing to discuss her building more Ordinanas, 1994. Raceived, Desember Intentions. 10, 8.25 0.m.)

(Special to "Telegraph”)

Now York, Dec. 14. Fighting mountainous sens, the liner Ascania and the Belgian steamer Jean Jabot, rushed to the rescue of the British steamer Usworth, according to wireless messages reaching here to-day.

The two big, ships, working in conjunction, acued at but two of the crow of the doomed steamer, The two fatalities occurred when a lifebont of the Usworth capsized, -United Press.

ANOTHER VERSION

Loudon, Dec, 14. Gallant, forts are being made

If the Japaneso reply to this is favourable it is suggestion probable that the naval talks will be adjourned only long enough to enable the American delegates to return home and consult with their Government with a view to discussing the building program-

me.

also asked for instructions from The Japanese delegates have Tokyo, but in regard to the nosalbility of continuing the talka without the Americana Reuter Special,

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HITLER'S TRAIN IN CROSSING CRASH

DER FUEHRER LEADS IN RESCUE WORK

THIRTEEN KILLED WHEN MOTOR COACH WRECKED

(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH”)

(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphia' Messages Ordinance, 1894 Received. Dec. 15; 8.30 0.71)

Berlin, Dec. 14. Germany's President, Herr Hitler, whose train was involved in a dreadful level crossing accident to-day, led the party of rescuers which hastened to render what aid it could to the injured and dying who were tangled in the wreckage of a big motor coach.

Thirteen persons were killed in the bus and seven others were seriously injured when the Special Express which was carrying the Reichspresident, crashed into it in a fog.

Herr Hitler was travelling from Bremen to Berlin, having officiated at the launching of the liner Scharn- horst, named after the vessel famed in the World War for her daring adventures.

ANOTHER NAZI CLEAN-UP

BLACK GUARDS MAKE RAIDS

Berlin, Dec. 14.

There was a heavy fog and it is supposed that the motor. coach'a' driver had difficulty in seing or in judging distance and spaced. In any event he was caught at the crossing and the train smashed the coach to pieces.

LEADS RESCUERS

Herr Hitler lød the party of rescuers which leaped down from the express and harried forward through the fog to the bus wreck- age. It was a horrible task, separating the living from the dead amidst the twisted, metal, but the A Nazi clean-up, involving_high bodies were finally laid out along Nazi Party and Storm Troop the railway line and the injured Herr number of arrests carried out Hitler was very helpful, rendering. by the secret police during the first aid to several-and-cheering the past few days.

icas seriously hurt.-United Press. THEATRICAL COMPANY

in the mid-Atlantic to rescue the MURDER TRIAL officials, is believed to lie behind were carried to the train.

crew, numbering 30. of the British As Usworth 3,535 tons, which has been sariously damaged in a violent galo. Her steering gear is broken, she has a heavy let, and the crew are in a condition of great exhaustion,

EARTHQUAKES

ROCK ISLAND

Montserrat Feels Severe Shocks

Antigua, West Indies. Dec. 14. The British island of Montserrat was rocked by sharp carthquakes to-day.

number of buildings slight damage, whilst the Royal Bank of Canada's building was severely damaged..

suffered

The Covernment has proclaimed a three-day Bank Holiday in order to facilitate The transference of the Bank to other premises.--Reuter.

And

the

The_Cunard-White Star liner Ascania, 14.000 tons, The late Mr. Logan arrived Belgian 8.a. Jean Jabot, have been Hongkong as Assistant Engineer in standing by and have managed the P.W.D. in May, 1920, and in to launch lifeboats, while the 1927 was appoluted acting Deputy Arcanía stood to lee in order to Water Engineer, being made Act- DUTCH AIRLINER

Ing. Water Engineer in 1932. He ahelter and assist them,

Wireless was invalided" Home in October.

messages state that PLANS FLIGHT

last.

one lifeboat succorded. In taking Amsterdam, Dec. 14.

During his residence in the off five of the crew, but a further Colony, Mr. Logan made numerous message as yet unconarmed; states The first Dutch air-liner to at friends; amongst whom he was tates that one of the Belgian Lord Ponsonby drew attention to tempt to fly the Atlantic Ocean will extremely popular by reason of his boats capsized and two of the the political and constitutional as- take off a midnight for Casa Blanca bright and cheery disposition. He crew were lost-British Wireless. and is due at Curacao on December was an enthusiastic member of the pects of the BI.

Lord Ponsonby declared that the 22. nccording to the pre-arranged Kowloon Cricket Club, and just Master of Rolly had asked Lord schedule.

The flight is believed to be an ex-prior to his departure for Hom Justice Slessor to allow himself to be superseded and Lord Justice perimental one. planned with a view was made the recipient of a wallet and cheque, subscribed for by Slessor had refused, and now he to commencing the operation of a found he would be coerced by regular trans-Atlantic air passenger members of the Club. A member legislation.

Lord Ponsonby said that. aj political motive was colvabio.

service-Renter.

ABYSSINIAN UNREST

NEW RAILWAYS FOR MANCHUKUO

REVELATIONS

SORDID EVIDENCE

RELATED

'LIGHT THROWN ON UNDERWORLD

(Special to "Telegraph") (by Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic we sage Ordinance, 1294, Bucolved, December 15, 4-0 a.m.)

London, Dec. 14. The Brighton trunk murder trial, which aroused such unusual public interest owing to the dis- covery of the body of the slain woman, Miss Violet Kaye, in a the locked trunk, concluded at Lewes Assizes with the acquital of the man charged with the crime.

The accused was Tony Macini,

otherwise known as Jack Notyre, but whose real name 'ÍA Cecil England.

Mucin is a waiter. He lived with the woman, Violet Saunders, otherwise, known as Violet Kaye, who had a loose reputation ra lower class music hall artiste.

FEARED ACCUSATION

A

Mucini declared he found the girl's body in their rooms when he returned home one night and, be ing afraid he would be held for her murder, he bought a trunk, put the body in it and kept it in the same apartment with him for two months.

The defence was that the girl was killed by one of her unknown male visitors.

The trial lasted for five days and there were some notable revelations of life in the under- world.

Mr. Norman Birkett, K. C. do- fended Mucini.-Reuter Special,

OBITUARY

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Borlin, Dec. 14.

Following recent raids on night! clubs in the West and of Berlin. in which all, present were arrested and questioned, but all except a few members of the Nazi Party and Reichspresident Hitler was return. The express train in which Storm Troopers later released.ing from the launching of the.

Nazi Black Guards raided A Russian Countess's tea-party and arrested everybody present,

Twenty-three persons, including high Storm Troop and Black Guard leaders, and two well-known Ger man journalista, are now being examined at

secret police hendquarters.

There appears ground for the belief that the Nazi authorities are again attempting to purge the Party of malcontenta-Reuter.

the

CHINA TRADE WITH GERMANY INJURED

FOREIGN OFFICE WILL ATTEMPT REMEDY

of

Nanking, Dec. 15. The Chinese Foreign Office has received а complaint from the Chinese General Chamber Commerce against the policy of the German Government restricting the buying of foreign exchangen, which has severely affected the Chinese export trade to Germany,

In

The Waichiaopu la considering appropriate steps to take in this matter with the German Govern- ment. Central Nowa.

STOP PRESS

Scharnhorst at Bremon; was in- volved in a level crossing accident noar Verdoen, Hanover, to-day.

A motor lorry, conveying twenty members of a theatrical company to a country performance, crashed through the railway gate in the fog and darkness and was caught by the express.

HURLED INTO AIR

The coach was hurled into the nir and 'discended with Д tremendous crash. It was totally wrecked

Thirteen of the pusscners were: kid outright and four were seriously hurt. Three were in- jured loss gravely.

The Scharnhorst, which Herr

Hitter launched at Bremen, is a | North German-Lloyd. Ilner which will go on the Far East run in the near future-Reuter.

FAMOUS FLIERS WELCOMED HOME

SCOTT AND BLACK IN ENGLAND

(Special to "Telegraph”)

(By Talegraph. Conuright, Telegraphia Muni Pages Ordinance, 1894. Itseained, December [16, #86' am)

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It is notified for general in-| A crowd of several thousanda, formation that the Secretary of which waited for hours in a down- State for the Colonies has ap-pour, outside Victoria Station, pointed Mr. E. Burney, one of His Have a rousing welcome to the Majesty's Inspectors of Schools, British airman, Charios Scott and of the General Committee, of the

to conduct an investigation Into Campbell Black, winners of the Club, he rendered valued as

England-to-Melbourne, the educational system the Changchun, Dec. 14.

of

ers, stepped tance when the Club built its now

The Manchukuo Government has

New York, Doc. 14. Colony with a view to determin- rathon, when the pavilion, He was a keen Volun- signed a contract with the Admini- The death has occurred of Mr. Ing the organisation best cal- down from the train-day.

The airmen werd m't on the teer, having been a Sergeant in the tration of the South Manchurian Anthony J. Drexel, Senior,Rou-culated to secure, with due regard Geneva, Dec. 14.

Defonce Corpa. He married Miss Railway for the building of three | ter,

to local conditions, the advantage platform by an Aero Club, dole Following the recent clash be-Jessio Jack, a daughter of the Inte railways in Manchuria at a cost of

New York, Dec. 14. of maintaining a forward polleyvation. T "If anyone supposes that the twean Italians and tribesmen at Mr. W. C. Jack, who is now reald- $40,000,000. The three projected A message from St. Petersburg, in the schools, ombodying the The crowd outside the barrior holding of labour Views does not Uataul, Abyssinia, the attention Ing near Brighton. There are no linos em: from Linkow to Melahan; Florida, reports the death of Mr. latest improvements in school or broke into ringing cheers as soon bring social and professional of the League of Nutions Council children by the marriage, Much from Soluen to Wenchuan; and from Thomas Watson, aged 81, one of ganination, methods of teaching, as they came in sight. The cheers ostracism, he is making a great has been drawn to the situation, sympathy will be felt for the Stepingkai to Slan. Work will be Bell's associates la pioneering etc. Mr. Burney is expected to were renewed as the fliers-drove matstake," said Lord Ponsonby.on the Somaliland-Abyssinian widow. and other relatives in their commenced early next year. Cen- work in connection with, tele arrive in the Colony by the 8.8. away in cars which had been pres

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