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Visits Flood Abyssinia

Areas

H. H. KUNG INSPECTS PREVENTIVE WORKS

CONSOLING VICTIMS

Nanking, Aug. 11.

Mr. H. H. Kung, finance minister and Chairman of the Water Conner- yautey Commission, left bere for up- river points to-day aboard a gun- boat to Inspect the flood along the Yangtze valley.

Areas

Appeals

To Geneva

PREPARATIONS FOR "MASSACRE"

ITALY CALLS MORE MEN

(Special to "Telegraph") fly Telegraph, Copyrighi, Teteorophie Mes gei Ordinance, 1881 Rectford, Amount

Geneva, Aug. 14. Emperor Selasafe of Abyssinin has written a strong appeal to the League of Nations for assistance.

HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY,

Woman Bitten May Probe

In Fight

GRAVE CONDITION: BITER CHARGED

As a sequel to an unusual case of a woman biting another woman, Chan Sam, 48, seamstress, appeared before Mr. Macfadyen at the Central Magistracy this morning charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm to Lo Ngan, who in now lying in the Government Civil Hospital in a serious condition,

of whom ገፀ

U. S. Silver

Programme

SENATOR THOMAS'

THREAT

DEMANDING

DECISION

AUGUST

1995.

RADIO BROADCAST

Violin and Piano Recital From the Studio.

ZE.K. PROGRAMME

From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of

356 metres (845 kilocycles):

5-8 p.m. European Programme.. 5-7 p.m. ilangkong Hotel Dance Orchestra.

7-7.17 p.m.

Veral Gems. Roger.

Washington, Aug. 14, Senator Eimer Thomas, Okla- homa Democrat, and prominent | Jolly silverite, announced to-day that he Hermann Lohr.

7.17-7.30 p.m. The Russian Novelty was preparing a resolution calling for a Congressional investigation Orchestra.

Sorrowful-Waltz (Schwartz). of the Administration silver pur-Joys of the last--Waltz (Schwartz).

chase programstie.

The Swallow Waltz.

Detective-Sub-Inspector O'Dono van stated that the present charge was a sequel to a case which came before his Worship on July 28 On account of his duties with the Bank of China, Mr. T. V. Soong,

when defendant and two others, one National

charged with disorderly conduct.

Nann, were President of the Economic Council, cancelled his

At the time it was alleged that contemplated inspection trip and

"Will the Council of the League Lo Ngan had been bitten in the left not be directed againat any

He said the investigation wouldThe Broken String Waltz.

In-

7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio, did not accompany Mr. Kuny.

assume the responsibility for allow

A Violin and Pinnoforte Recital by Mr. Soong, who arrived hereing preparations to continue for the forearm by Chan Sam. Lo Ngandividuals, but against the pro-

is now in hospital suffering from agrammes administration general- Derwin.

Miss Ruby Waldron and Miss Ottilia from Shanghai this morning to dis massacre of people who mennee

septic arm. cuss with Mr. Kung important busi- no-one?" he writes,

The Injured woman was instruct-1 National ness relating to the

"Italy in

WAT manufacturing Economic Council, left for that eity material with the avowed intentioned to go to the hospital for daily by train to-night.

of using it against Abyssinia, Wereatment but she failed to do so and instead used Chinese medicine. neither Interviewed shortly before dis

manufacture wor departure Mr. Kur said that the materials nor obtain then abroad.

that real neutrality? la i purpose of his present trip is to i Console the flood victims in behalf | jina 2”...United Press. of the Central. Government.

As Chairman of the Comperenney board of the National Ecomumie Connell, Mr. Kung.

The

course of his inspection, will in quire into the conservancy work done by the variou» river bureaux

Che r! during

disant pens fins. Free will also give instruc flong to the heal conservancy au.

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MORE MOBLILISATION

Rome, Aug. 14. Twenty thousand men of the res servist classes of 1911, 1913 and 1944, both at home and abronil, who have been hitherto exempted from service, are being called to the

urs.

The War Ministry gives pa rea- son, but it is believed that this thorities regarding future preven; } action neeords with Signor - Musso- tion work as devised by the Control | lini's general polley of vigorously Government.

pushing the African campaign bes fore the end of the present year,

During his trip. Mr. Kung will only have time to visit the more seriously affected fond areas. will return to the capital before next Tuesday in order to president the weekly meeting of the Expen-in East Africa. Renter Special.

tive Youn.

While passing Koobiang Mr. Kung will prorrisi to Kulitur to call Mr. Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Government, to make a re- port on the adfairs of the Gover ment since his assumptint of other as acting President of the Execu- tive Yuan-Central Neues,

OPIUM · DEPOT

DISCOVERED

HEAVY FINE ON MARRIED WOMAN

The 1912 class of reservists bas pot been called for service and it is believed that the newly mobilised ; blazeses are not intended for service

Canada Wheat Crop Danger

SASKATCHEWAN MUCH AFFECTED

Ottawa, Aug. 14.

ACRALANKOENIMENISTAN UNACZENIAI FATINATOIRANJAN JURIESINIONIS

HONGKONG DOLLAR

DECLINES

Halfpenny Fall As

Silver Drops

The Hongkong dollar de clined 3 halfpenny this morning, the official rate on opening being 15 111⁄2d. Business rates were about 15. 111⁄2d. sellers and Is. 11 d. buyers. On re- that the

news assuring United States intends com. tinuing the provisions of the Silver Purchase Act, the local market

steadier than yesterday, when chao- tic conditions prevailed.

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Her condition At prevent is İserious mul

may result in the amputation of her left arm.

Lo Ngan was the second defen-

He added that if the programme is to be carried out It should be done immediately because there is no assurance that the present Ad- ministration will be in power for

PVET.

If the programme is not to be carried out thin the acquisition of silver should be suspended now,

Senator without delay, declared Thomas.

Discussing the McCarran Bil. McCarran that Senator he said would introduce his mensure for the silver tax repeal as a rider to the Tax Bill, which Congress is to consider before adjournament, it is luped. Rester.

POLICY INVESTIGATION

Washington. Aug. 14. Senator Elmer Thomas to-day announced his intention of asking the Senate Agriculture Committee to investigate the Administration's silver policy,

Senator Thomas said: "Silver prices are off again to-day and think something ought to be done about it."

Neutral experts attributed the decline to, firstly, speculation as to whether the Treasury intends to press its purchases actively at present; secondly, speculation as to whether, with adjournment so

the silver bloc would

cuuse

The Bureau of Statistics to-day dat and Chan Sam the first defen-ear, a little further pressure by reported that stem rust damageant in the previous ease of fight

In the wheat crop was much more. seriotas [11: ཝོབx{་་ཝཾ་ཧཱུྃ་bsཏོ some Southern districts reporting Total failure of bread-wheat crop

From Saskatchewan it is report- ed that it will not be possible to trend- Ho Phiu, married woman, approdare 11 commercial peared before Mr. W. Schofield, wheat crop. at the Central Magistracy this morning, ebarred on Counts of (1) possession of 1624 taels of prepared oplum and 90 taels of raw opium, and (2) 2012 tarla of dessicated raw opium, at No, 79 'Queen's -- Rind Ventrat second Beor, yesterday.

Revenue Officer Grimmitt said the place was apparently being kept as an opium depot. The wo man's husband was apparently a seamen, and he informed bin that her husband's friends brought the opium to, the house. In the house were also found five or six opium-carrying belts and other paraphernalia.

Also it is said that in Alberta, if the crops were given a fort night's favourable weather they would be good, but a frost would ;":15;etra{ ]tust, United Press.

ON PILGRIMAGE

Tsingtao. Aug. 15. - Mr. Wang Ching-wei left here

the Treasury in accelerate purchases: thirdly, the recent drop of the dollar against sterling.

ing.

If the wonen happens to die a

of that poisonous bite. Ja result

Meanwhile, Senator McCarran Inspector O'Donovan remarked that he thought he would be in order

has introduced his amendment to the Wealth Tax Bill for the repeat 10 bring a charge against the of the silver tax transaction pro- defendant. He admitted there was

fits which will be voted upon later a certain amount of neglect on the in the week if Senator McCarran part of the complainant in falling calls it up for action, which he to attend hospital when instructed does not intend to do unless he is to do so. La Ngan, he added.certain that it will pass-- would not be able to attend Court United Press, for two weeks.

The magistrate remarked he thought they must have some ad- vice on the case and Inspector O'Donovan said he would seek it.

Inspector O'Donovan added there was very little to say for either for the Taichingkung Monastery, party, BR there WILA a general Defen- the foot of the Lanshan Moun-squabble between them. Lains, Folday. - "Reuter,

dant was reinanded for one week.

CORRESPONDENCE

Italy and Abyssinia

To The Editor............

Hongkong Telegraph)

of

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

Sir--Regarding the article on Abyssinia by Major Steffen, which you published in your issue MARRIAGE MUST BE A RELATION There was a elena bill of health for Mr. Schofield imposed a fine of

CON-; the Colony on Tuesday.

Monday, it is my duty as an Italian $3,500, in default nine months; on EITHER OF SYMPATÍTY OR OF

to refute some of the statements the charge of pissession of prepárod | QUEST. --George Eliot. oplum, and $1,500, in defall

Mrs. G. Rapp was fined $10 by Mr. made therein. Major Stetten says A woman, Ho Run-kiu, auged 44, wasi Wynne-fomes

An Italian against an Abyssinian three months, on the other change, of the raw variety.

SIR WM. PEEL

ABLE TO LEAVE NURSING HOME

Sir William was taken suddenly I just after his arrival

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Programme

Fantasie-"Rigoletto” .......... Verdi. 2. Song "Still as the Night"

Bohr Piano Solo-"Prelude from Saite in A Minor” ....... Dehirsty. Violin Sales--"Cavulína"

KAT. “Hungarian Dance" ;.

...Monte. 5. Song "Believe me if all those endéuring young eburns"

Muure.

M p.m. Tent Tim and Weather Report; Closing Loral Sturl; Quota- tions.

M.63-14.30 p.m. · Chmere Recordeni Programine.

10.30 p.m.

Close Down.

Z.E.K. PROGRAMME

*.30-18 3.m. from ZEK, on kilocycles.

European programme a frequency of Gan 8.38.9 p.m. Military Band Music. Zampa-Overture (llërold art. God-

frey).

Silver Trumpets-Grand Processional

March (Vivani, arr. Godfrey),

in the Wood

The

try

(Michaelis). The Turkish Patrol Nautical Moments (arr. Winter),

9-9.15 p.m. A Relay of the Daven

Nows Bulletin (Copyright by Reuter).

9.35-9.30 p.m. AR instrumental Variety Programme. Xylophone Solo-Rio de Janerio,

Rudy Staritu.

Banjo Sol-Three Little Words,

Len Fillis. Hawaiian-in the Heach at Waikiki, Accordeon Salp--Sedital.

Waikiki Stony-Wall Boys,

Maurice Alexander, Banjo Solu-Old Black Tor,

Richard Chay

9.30-10 p.m. Intest Dance Hits. 10 pm. Reuter Press Bulletins. 10.03 p.ns. Close Down.

at all biassed, being written by an Englishman with the co-operation. of Laly Simon and Sir John Harris, | Parliamentary Secretary of the Auti-Slave Society, in the interests of humanity. Slavery is inter- woven into the socini fabric of Abyssinian life and nothing but drastic action will stop it. Italy is" going to fake this drastic action, nut in the sole interests of the slaves, of course, but since 3,900,000 poor devils will obtain their freedom and thousands of Kenya and Sudan Negroes will at last be freed from the shadow of impending murder, rape and captivity.

HOW

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Why should there be all the stir that there is? It is common know- fedge that, at the time Great Britain opposed Abyssinia's strenuously entry into the League; what has happened that she should knocked down and lothed by a goods! Magistracy this morning, when in close fighting has no chance" change her mind? Is it because of train near the nine mile post yester (representative, admitted a samos History belies this, for at the battle Lake Tana? No, because Italy has spontaneously admittel Bri- day. Her body was removed to the of allowing a brown dog to be abroad of Adowa 8,300 Italians trapped in Public Mortuny,

umauzzled on the morning of August a mountain gorge surrounded by tain's interest in that section. It 100,000 Abyssinians sold their lives is, to everybody's advantage that Messrs. Benjamin and Potts have

very dearly in hand-to-hand fight-this last purtion of savage Africa received the following buying and A charge of theft of fourteen clocks,

ins. The 6,600 Italian deal ac-be really opened to European bene- Ceiling quotations, tiển thôir Manda; wins brought against Wong Tin, aged counted for 17,000 of the enemy. ficent civilisation as the rest of the Agents this

uning: Rengart ] 27, unemployed, where he appeared Consolidated, 12.10-12.99; Antamoka, before Mr. Wynne-dunes at the The remaining 1,700 Italians, most continent. It in the frouy of fate 78-40; Baronie Golds, 25-2862; Gol]¦bon Magistring this morning. He

of them desperately wounded, were that U.S.A, negroes, who are des cendants of liberated slaves, should Rivers, 51-4.

months in taken prisoners. was sentenced to two prisonment.

By the Treaty of Ucenite in 1893, volunteer against the oppressors of A telegram has been received ኣ. male child, Lau Hung-sing

Menelik II asked Italy to assume their brothers. Judging from the by His Excellency the liver residing at No. 256 Tai Nam Street, Mr. S. E. Your, M., of the the protectorate in order to instal slave trading carried out in Administering the Government was admitted to the Kwong Wah British Tiensurg, who is

studying him safely on the throne against Liberia, which was a colony found- stating that Sir William Peel | Hospital yesterday, suffering from the cennomic conditions in the Colony

the claims of his enemy, Rases,ed for freed slaves, it is evident

is ingrained in who recently underwent an opern-effects of Lysol poisoning. It appears in connection with the Leith-Ross Italy carried out her part of the that slavery tion at Home for appendicitis, has that the Lysol was given to the child Mission to Chin, is

agreement, but once Menelik feller and it seems a pity that thousands of valuable American to leave now been able

the in mistake for a medicine.

nt patient the Victoria Hospital, himself secure he turned round on

iadaraza. suffering from nursing home and is making satis-

the italians. It is due to the in-lives were lost in fighting for their

freedom. factory progress.

Captain H, II. Fantham, of the making satisfnetory progress.

elleient Hallan Government of the

Yours, etc., Kowloon Gadown Company, bas re

U. AZZOLLINI ported to the police that but sjum. Home.

Leung Sun-pui, 20, was

charged day that Adown

The article enclosed, which deals along Chatham Road, he knocked down Police Court, this morning with loitered that italy regards this country with slave-raiding in Africa, is too yesterday, while driving car No. 8, before Mr. Macfadyen at the Central avenged. Is it then to be wonder Chan Ku, aged 16, who received in ing in Ice House Street, near Queen's as

ber sphere of influence?

lengthy for reproduction. -- Ed. juries to his leg. The injured boy: Rond. Ho

concessiona had been warned on spite of the various

H.K.T.} was admitted to the Kowloon Hospital. | previous occasions. Del-Sergeant recognised by Great Britain and Baldwin prosecuted. Defendant was France in 1906 she has received Chay Sam appeared before Mr. bound over for $50 for one year. nothing but vexations, the conces- Macfadyen, this morning, at the

sions going to any other country Central Police Court, charged with A charge of stealing two pine trees but Italy. inflicting grievous bodily harm to Ko from Government Plantation No. ยก Ngan, by biting her in the left foreneur Rup Sik Mi Village, was brought Slavery in Abyssinia" is couched Your leader of the 9th inst, on arm. Pomplainant is now in the Gov-ngainst Tong Kwan, agei 95,- erament Civil Hospital. Det-fusp, employed, before Mr. Wynne-dones at in such mild terms that it seems O'Donovan, appearing for the pro- the Kowloon 31agistracy this morning. rather a defence than an attack on secution, stated that complainant did Defendant was sent to the hospital this inve-ridden country. If after not go to hospital when told, and there after his arrest and had not yet been 12 years in the League of Nationa, is now a danger of amputation. De discharged to-day. The fendant was remanded for one week. remanded.

case was and notwithstanding the establish- ment of 62 courts, only 3,647 out of Charged before Mr. W. Schofield, at

The following forthcoming wed a total of over three million slaves the Central Magistracy this morning, dings are announced fest, Douglas were froud, it is safe to assume that with possession of forty sticks of Philip St. Clair Rossler,

Army at this rate and on condition that Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith said dynamite and two colla of fuse, with officer, Shanahiapo Camp, and Miss no more slaves are added by con- to-day that the Pan-American Air-out permission from the I. G. P., at Florence Josephine Chalniers, of 180 tinual slave raids, the last slave

freed in ways may extend its service to Aus-Island Road, yesterday, Cheung

unemployed, yus fined's Th, in default. The Peak Lieut. Charles, Neil will be will see that the proportion six weeks' hard labour. Ngan Sang Misa "If the southern route is estab- unemployed, was also charged, but the Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern

Norah Jean Adair Lynwood, is ridiculous. lished it will be a source of satis- police accepted his denial of posses-Ireland; Mr. John Hector Davis, faction to

me. I'll fool I've alon. He stated he was carrying the Customs Oficer, and Min Nanow Abyssinia can be gathered from ploneored their route."United banket containing the dynamite for the Price, who is on her way to the Co-An article on Abyssinia's slave trade, which I enclose. It le not Prean.

lony, por Glencarn

and an immediate operation was deemed necessary. Sir William and Lady Peel, are now residing at Bexhill.

U.S.-AUSTRALIA

AIR LINK?

KINSFORD-SMITH'S PREDICTION

*tralia.

(Special to "Telegraph")

Los Angeles, Aug. 14.

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in the kitchen?

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