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MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 一拜禮 號七十月二十英港香

1934.

日一十月一十

LORD AYLESFORD. SAAR CASUALTY

STRUCK DOWN WITH POLICE OFFICER

ATTACKED BY FURIOUS MOB AFTER ACCIDENT

Saarbrucken, Dec. 16.

It is now learned that young

Lord Aylesford, Baron of Guern GALLANT

soy, was a companion of Captain James Justice in the motor car which a Saar mob attacked and stoned last night, Lord Aylen- ford was severely beaten and was knocked down in the struggle which followed the firing of two shots by Captain Justice. Lord Aylesford's most conspicuous in- jury is a black eye,

Lord Aylesford is said to have visit to the been on a private Saar.

Together with Caplain Justice, and a third man, Lord Aylesford was in a motor car, which when hacking, struck a pedestrian, The necident drew an angry crowd to- gether and lighting ensued when Captain Justice threatened the mob with his revolver and several men attempted to disarm him.

RESCUE IN

MID-OCEAN

FIRST LIFEBOAT CAPSIZES

SEVENTEEN LIVES LOST

New York, Dec. 16.

A graphic description of the rescue of the survivors of the

The incident has been made the British cargo steamer, Usworth,

by subject of an official communique, disabled

Police

storm A

and Captain Justice is an officer of abandoned in a sinking condition, Force has been received here by wire- the International

Com-less from the master of the operating under the Saar

the communique Ascania and mission states that he was reversing his car in the street when it mounted the pavement and injured a poden- Irlan.

A crowd Immediately gathered and adopted a hostile attitude to wards the three occupants of the the against particularly

de ollicer, for reasons not finitely entablished.

car,

were

ONE WOUNDED

wounded in

yot

Wan

Tho wireless states that the

Ascania received the Uaworth's S.O.S. signal at midnight, when she was about 100 miles from the distressed craft,

The Ascania made her best time through mountainous seas to the location sent out by the Usworth and arrived on the scene at 7 a.m. She found the Belgian steamer Jean Jadot standing by.

A fight broke out. the com- munique states, and several shots

The Uaworth was listing heavily One fired.

person the stomach, and and all beer boats had been washed Captain Justice was injured by away, bulkhends and hatches stove blows about the head and body,in and heavy seas were sweeping believed to have been caused by over her from stem to stern. etones, and was takes to hospital. position was most provarlous.

The result of the police enquiries which have been instituted will be competent д communicated

tribunal.

to

RESCUERS PER19H

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The vital task of saturing orderly balloting for the Saar lurritory on next January 13 lies in the hands of the members of the international plebiscite commission shown above in the Burbsch market place. Left to right are Rodhe of Sweden; De Jongh of Holland, Sarah Wambaugh of Cambridge, Man and Count Portales of Switzerland.

North And

South China

INCREASING U.S. AIR FLEET

Nearer Unity Strength of 2,320

HU HAN-MIN TO TAKE POST ?

HIGH HOPES AT NANKING

Shanghai, Dev. 17.

Planes Sought

New York, Dec. 16. The recommendation that over 600 new peroplanes should be completed within the next three years, is con tained in the annual report of the Secretary for War, Mr. George Dern, which was made public to-day.

The report endorses the proposal that the Air Corps should havo a minimum of 2,320 serviceable and modern acroplanes at all times-Reuter.

The movement for co-operation between Nanking and Canton in working out real internul uniflea- tinn is expected to be crowned with full success, as the South- western leaders for the first time during the past few years have C shown a sincere desire to support the unification movement. In so far as the question of Centrall Government's authority in the South-western provinces is con cerned, the South-west delegates appear to have abandoned oppost-

on

Examination

According to Mr. Tai Chi-tao, President of the Yuan, who arrived hero from Nan- king yesterday, Mr. Hu Han-min had been persuaded to procved · to the capital to resume active political! responsibility.

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REMOVING RISK OF CONFLICT

"FREEDOM OF SEAS" ISSUE REVIEWED

DANGER TO NEUTRALS IN WAR BLOCKADE

Washington, Dec. 16.

The policy of the United States with regard to "the freedom of the seas," may shortly be modified, accord- ing to well-informed quarters here, and the risk of conflict with other naval powers thus removed.

It is intimated that the State Department will pre- sently submit to President Roosevelt a comprehensive study recommending revision of the traditional policies of neutrality. The reforms would be concerned with the insistence of the United States on her rights as a neutral in a war involving the freedom of the sens, it is

Italy Denies

Responsibility

For Fighting explained.

DECLINES REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION

It is expected that Congress will be asked to confer upon the President wide discretionary powers which will allow him to decide what course is to be taken by the United States in the event of war between other .nations.

DISPUTE WITHQUAKE'S

ABYSSINIA

Rome, Dec. 14.

The Italian Government has presented to the League of Nations a statement of ita cuse in respect of the recent fighting on the frontier of Italian Somaliland with Abyssinian tribesmen. The statement denica umumanos" | the Abyssinian Government's ac-. cusation that the Italiana pro- cipitated the clash at Usiunl.

FUGITIVE

SUSPECTS

The statement asserts that the Abyssinians attacked first and fired on Italian outposts, causing serious

HAVOC IN

ANATOLIA

TWENTY KNOWN KILLED

MANY VILLAGES DESTROYED

Istanbul, Dec. 16. -- Twenty to

Government

It is reported that some, quarters favour

·movó to withdraw protection from American ships venturing into a zone of conflict in war time, la order to eliminate by, this means any possible cause for friction between the American Govern ment and the Government of a belligerent power.

Such a movo would by wel- comed in Great Britain, It. fa hinted, and might be followed by parallel action there.

DELICATE PROBLEM

It has long been recognised clash

ARRESTED losses to the Itailan garrison forces been cited and 100 injured, and that the only danger of a

FORMER NANKING

OFFICIALS

EXTRADITION

A boat from the Jean Jadot, after an heroic struggle, reached

PROCEEDINGS Another report says that Mr. Hu The police, it is added, have the side of the wallowing Unworth been ordered to carry out special and managed to take off fourteen Han-min will likely be offerent the investigations and to proceed with men. No sooner had she pushed hendship of a Chinese Govern- All severity against all persons, away and commenced the hazard-ment's goodwill mission to Europe the

ous pull to the Jadot's aide than and America. regardless of their positions.

Captain Justice has been re- she capsized. lieved of his functions pending the result of the complete nvestiga- tion.-Router.

GERMAN PROTEST

Berlin, Dec. 16. Horr Nlotmann, Deputy Leader! of the German Front in the Saar. le reported to have lodged a protest to the Plebiscite Commission and to have demanded punlähment of Captain Justice, the officer con- cersed in the Saarbrucken riot-last night.--Routar,

(Special to "Talograph"} thly Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphie is anges Ordinance, 1891. Provived, Dreamber 17, 13.45 a.m.)

Saarbrucken, Dec. 16. The incident in which the British officer, Captain Justice, was involved last night, was the first since the arrival of inter

Rent national military unita police the Saar under the direc- tion of a British staff.

to

in Somaliland.

twenty-five villages have been between Britain and the United The

thousands States would arise from Italian Government has destroyed, leaving

a note to the homeless, as a result of several such simultaneously sent Abyssinian capital, Adis Ababa, de-severe earthquake shocks in in manding an apology from the Anatolia. Abyssinian Government, homage to the Italian flag and punishment of those responsible for the Uniual in- cident.

An alleged theft of $15,000 from

Nanking Government was The note also demands the 'pay mentioned In the Central Policement of indemnity for those killed Court this morning when, before and wounded,

The

each would

just. a altuation as the movera this matter of reform are seeking to avoid. For instance, America bo- The shocks are still continuing.if either Britain or

damage

and continuing came involved in a war the most shocks are particularly severe in powerful weapon of the neighbourhood of Tchapakd-be the fleet, and the most effective strategy would be blockade. It in jour,

neutral vessels The Government is hastening to probable that

ensnared in organise rescue services and is might become

Govern- sending in food supplies to the blockade and if their Mr. Schofield, extradition proceed. A note delivered to the Abyssin-stricken area.

insist upon the Fou le apparently ment were to Twelve of the Usworth's crew

ings were brought against two Encouraged by brighter pros-official, Leung Ile-tak, alias Nung the Abyssinian request for arbitra-habitants.--Reuter,

ian Legation in Rome, in reply to the most urgent need of the in- rights of neutrality and "freedom and two of the seamen of the Jean

of the stas" it might croate & for Nanking-Canton Jadot were drowned. The Ua-pects

co Kam-chuen, cashier, and Cheunktion over the Ualual incident, under

difficult problem. worth men had little chance to operation, Mr. San Po is prepared Shing-kwan, alias Chlu Yat-ming, the terms

to proceed to Hongkong again staff member of the

of the Italo-Ethopian fight for their lives in the water,

Board of Treaty of August 2, 1928, expressds to-morrow in company with a num-Interior Affairs at Nanking. (19 they were already near

the view of the Italian Government ber of Canton C.E.It. members, who exhaustion from many hours labour against the storm.

LATER

of recently attended the Fifth The men were apprehended on that the events of Decembr 6 are so

ASCANIA'S WORK Meanwhile, a volunteer had mannet one of the Ascania's

boats.

crew

After an eple battle, palling through the windlushed sen moun tains, the Ascania's boat drew into the lee alde of the Usworth. one by one the remainder of the crew went over the side,

Three, who jumped into the sea and attempted to swim to the lifeboat, were drowned..

A neaman of the Ascanin, pulli According to an unofficial ac- ng an oar in the lifeboat, had his count given to Reuter immediately eg broken when a Uaworth sailor after the accident Captain Justice jumped into the rescue boat and produced his papers and requested landed on the oarsman-Reuter. the crowd to disperse. But this only made them angrier.

Captain Justice then drow his

revolver and threatened to shoot. Several persons tried to seize the weapon and in the struggle two ahots were discharged, one man being wounded in the stomach,

not seriously.

POLICE ARRIVE

Attrneted by the sound of firing, police hurried to the restue

NORWEGIAN SHIP BADLY HOLĒD

BEACHED FOLLOWING

COLLISION

Plenary Session of the Central a warrant. They are accused of clear there is no question of arbitra. Executive Council of the Kuomin-scaling $15,000 while employed na tion-Reuter, tang-Crutral News.

Terrorists Condemned

FOUR TO DIE FOR GIRLS' MURDER

(Special to "Telegraph")

[lly Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraphic Me adges Ordinamon, 1894. Raszivad. Desember 17, 1945 m.)*

Moscow, Dec. 16.

servants of the Nanking Govern- ment on the staff of the Board of Interior Affairs.

On the application of the police, both were remanded for one week. Chief, Detective-Inspector Shan- non appeared for the prosecution. while Mr. F. X. D'Almada, junior, was for the defence,

SEAMAN KILLED IN EXPLOSION

JAPANESE 'VESSEL LANDS INJURED

CHIEF JUSTICE ROBBED

THIEF ENTERS PEAK RESIDENCE

| VALUABLE HAUL OF JEWELLERY

MRS. DALL TO MARRY AGAIN?

WASHINGTON RUMOUR UNCONFIRMED

(Special to "Talegraph")

ffle Telegraph. Copyright. Telegraphia M mg Ordinance, 1984, Keesived. Desember 17 10.15 p.m.)

Washington, Dec. 16.

A

Violation of the rights of neutral shipping very nearly aised trouble between Britain and America in the past, and 10mo believe It is the main dan- ger of friction in the future.

RISK REDUCED

Once tho protection of ΣΑ neutral Government is, removed from vessels attempting to break a blockade, the risk of complica- tions in obviously. roduced.

The present study of the State Departmant, which must natural- ly receive the Prteldent's assent before it is reported to Congress, is not connected with the naval in London, it is

discussion pointed out.-Renter.

BASEBALL

It is strongly rumoured that Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Dail, recent ly divorced, will soon' announce hur engagement to Mr. John Boettiger, who resigned Trom the Chicago Tribune staff to the The Chief Justice, Mr. A. D. A. Chirnsorship or AFRICA ADOPTS MacGregor, was the victim of a Arriving in Hongkong yester thief, who entered his residence ganisation a short time ago,

Mr. Boettiger refused to com- day, the Japanese trawler Teshiu at 372 The Peak yesterday and Four more persons were sen- Maru reported that one member stole a large quantity of jewelleryment on the report and from the tenced to death by shooting to of the crew was killed and two and other property, of a value not White House the only information forthcoming was that "Mrs. Dall day for terrorist activities against injured when an explosion occurr-yet nacertained.

is absent."-United Press. officials of the Soviet Government.ed aboard the vessel in Tonking

The Jewellery was kept in a In the village of Tashla, in Bay, Hainan.. Central Volga province, the four The master of the trawler, bedroom, and comprised diamond men were arraigned. The first, Captain Kawahari, made a roport rings, jade pendants and other SON BORN TO

jewellery belonging to Mra, Mac- Usov, son of a former pricat, was of the happening to the police on Gregor; as well as a gold cigarette charged with the second defend the vessel's arrival here. He statense belonging to Ile Honour, ant, Sanin, described as a bandit, ed that un ammonia tank in the with his name inscribed on it. with assaulting and murdering engine-room suddenly exploded,

WANTS

COMPETITION WITH JAPAN

Bloemfontein, Dee, 16. Following the immense strides SCREEN STAR

made in baseball in South Africa in recent years, and the tremen- Shanghai, Dee, 17.

Santa Monica, Dec. 16.

dously, increasing enthusiasm of The famous "It" girl of the the public, a conference represent- and beat of the mob, Captain The Norwegian vénsol, Hervar, two 15-year-old "Ploncor Girls."with the result that Taujur! Siki, The theft occurred between Justice and his two companione 2,500 tons, Inbound with a cargo The Pioneer Girls belong to an an oiler, died from the effects of noon and 3 pm, when both the sercen, Clara Bow, now Mrs. Rexing all the provinces to-day decid- ed to invite a Japanese' team to were found to be suffering from of rice from Saigon, collided with organisation similar to the Girl gas poisoning. Two other mem- Chief Justice and Mrs. Mac. Boll, gave birth to a son to-day,

Miss Bow was married in 1931, tour the Union. many cuts and bruises,

the Chinese' ateamer, Tung Tuck, | Guides,

bers of the crew, Selshiro Masnda Gregor. Vere absent from the and although she has virtually Captain Justice told Reuter that in the Whangpoo, off Pootung The men ware also accused of and Hartura Mateuchits, received house,

rotired from the screen she will The Japanese players, will be he had attempted to fire Into the Point this morning.

plundering collective farms. Two Injuries. ground to frighten off the mob, The Hervar, which is chartered | others, Penkov............and... Konyskin, The two injured men ware, soon' This is the third case within a bo remembered for excellent work asked to play three test matches but that when men attempted to by a Chinese company, was badly their alleged accomplices, were atter the trawler's arrival in port, month in which a theft has been in such films as "Down to the Sea in March and April, as well as. Beize the revolver it accidentally holed and was in a sinking con- sentenced with them.-Reuter removed to the Japanese hospital committed on The Peak in similar in Ships," "Wings" and "Call Her exhibition games in various places. was discharged-Reuter Special.

Savage."-Router, Special.

circumstances. in Ashley Road for treatment.

dition when beached.-Reuter.

Router.

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