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Chater Estate Litigation

APPEAL TO PRIVY

COUNCIL

Litigation over the estate of the late Sir Catchick Paul Chater was Full carried a step further in the Court this morning when, before Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell and Mr. Justice J. J. Hayden, leave to appeal to the Privy Council was granted the trustees in their dispute with

on the Estate Duty Commissioner question of whether or not estate duty was payable on the cesser an annuity bequeathod by the will to the lato Lady Chater.

to tho

of

It will be recalled that the dispute

JAPAN WITHOUT CABINET

PRIME MINISTER'S ARDUOUS TASK

Tokyo, March 9. Japan is still without a Govern mont

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MARCH 9, 1936.

Mr. Koki, Hrots, who nas last weak commanded by the Emperor to form a Cabinet, spent the whole of Sunday in conference with milltary naval

n.nid political leadere. Ilis

potential Cablict colleagues were also

proscrit

the

was first brought before the Chief

It is forecast that a nt of Justice, Sir Athell MacGregor, who held that estate duty was payable and personnel of the new Cabinet will be whose decision was subsequently up-rosty for submission to the throne held by the Full Court when an ap- to-morrow. peal was brought against this judg- meat.

for the appellants, on Appearing the instructions of Mr. R. A. Wadeson, Mr. Lee d'Almada, jr., stated this morning that he had been instructed to ask for three months in which to of Becurities put up the necessary $5,000 and for the preparation of the records for the appeal.

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The first Cabinet selection was not nocoptable to the Army. It is stated, and Mr. Hirota was forced to consider the whole list. It has been Navy reported that the Army and are virtually dietating the selection to the Prime Minister-Reuter. AGREEMENT REACHED?

Students On Strike

TROUBLE RECURS

IN TSINGTAO.

Tsingtao, Mar. - 9. Troutale has arisen at the Shan tung University, where the majority of the studenta have gone on strike against the alleged unjust expulsion who led the 'anti- of six comrades autonomy demonstrations two months "Matters reached a climax yester- arrosted thirty-two stitution anxi day, when the police raided the in- students, including eight girls.

The raid was met by resistance on

the part of the strikers, four of whom

were slightly injured.

Monwhile, thirteen more students, including two girls, have been ex- palled-Reuter-

STRUCK ON HEAD WITH AXE

PAINTERS INVOLVED IN QUARREL

Tokyo, Mar. 9.

Wong Tak-hing and Chan Kwai- Counsel further applied for

parties It is reliably reported that Mr. order for change of ocensioned by the retirement of the Hirota and General Terauchi have kwal, painters, appeared before Mr. the reached an agreement. Completion W. Schofield, at the Central Magis Hon. Sir William Shenton in

of the Cabinet is expectedi position of trustee of the estate.

the evening.--United Press. On behalf of the respondent, Estate Duty Commissioner, Mr. E. H. Williams, Assistant Attorney-General,

to both mised no

RG objection to plications, which were granted.

It in understood that Mr. H. J. Armstrong has taken over the place of the Hon. Sir Willam Shenton as trustee of the estate. Mr. M.H. Turner is the other trustee,

FRANCE SURE OF SUPPORT

(Continued from Pape 1.)

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for which reason the French feel that there are good grounds for expecting solid support from London.

RECORD WITHIN

this tracy this morning, charged with hav ing assaulted Taul Wan-po, painter, Tokyo, Mar. 9. at No. 5 Canal Road West, on March

Cabinet 4. It is understool that a

Mr. Hin-aling Lo. instructed by compromise has been reached where- by Mr. Hirota will be Foreign Minis Mr. J. M. Hall, appearing for the a romand, complainant, asked for saying ter as well as Premier-Beuter.

he would profer further The charges against defendants. facts of the case, he said, were that the complainant was playing games with his friends in a certain house an March 3 when defendants entered and demanded $20 from him. lie refused to give them the money. On March 4, the defendants met him at No. 5 Canal Road and first defendant head with an axe, struck him on the

defendant while second others held him down.

GRASP

CAPE-TO-CROYDON

FLIGHT

and

two

Defendants were arrested on Saturday, and after London, Mar. & Flight Lieutenant Tommy Rose, they had been bailed out they armed The com- who inst month set up a new record themselves with axes and went to look for a fight to the Cape, namely three for the

has anmunced that he is making a days, seventeen hours and thirtyfive plainant plainant.

M: Sarraut, the French Premier, the declaration on the crisis in Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday. He has, however, refused to agree to interpolations on the matter-United Русия,

the

APPEAL TO HITLERY

the matter and the minutes, will also establish a record charge was then laid against dofen- with menaces would be to- ing money for a Cape-to-England light if he dants. A further charge of demand- reaches Croydon before 4.11 p.m.

proferred against defendants.

Mr. Schofield remanded defendants morrow.

for ons week in police custody.

He arrived at Cannes from Tunis this afternoon and is staying the night. He proposes to leave on the final stage of the flight at 3.30 a.m. to-morrow.

London, Mar. 9. The revelation of Italian sympathy with France is said to have stiffened

Rose was delayed for some time British altitude towards Ger in Tripoll owing to objections raised many. Mr. Anthony Eden, the Forby Italian officials, on the eign Secretary, is stated to be con sidering appealing to Hitler to with draw the German troops from the Rhineland.

It is understood that Mr. Eden has told France that unless, Germany'a deflance in faced firmly, Britain would Construed EX abandoning the League's sanctions against Italy.— United Press.

be

RUSSIAN CENSURE

Moscow, March 9. The official Russian Army Journal to-day declaros: "The Rhine invasion is a new symbol of aggression. The Invasion of the Rhineland is a repu diation of Locarno and cannot Justified. It is a plece of unperelleled Insolence.

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"Herr Hilier has often revealed that Germany will demand Soviet territory. Let him only try."-United Press.

WILL AID WITH ARMS

London, March 8. It is learned in reliable circles that Sugnor Benito Mussolini, the Italian Prime Minister, has officially assured France that in the event of conflict crisie Locarno resulting from the Italy is ready to assist France against Germany, even with force of arms, if necessary-United Press.

ITALY'S STAND

Paris, March 8. It is understood the Italian Am bassador, acting under instructions from his Government, informed M Pierro Flandin, the French Foreign Minister, that the Italian Government Intends faithfully to assume the obligations imposed by Italy as a guarantor of the Locarno Treaty.

At the same time, Signor Vittorio Cerrutti, the Ambassador, pointed out that it Banctionist measures against Germany were decided upon at Geneva, Italy would find herself In a diellente position, as she herself was the object of international sanc- tions-Reuter.

POLISH ASSURANCES

London, March 8.

ground observe all that he had failed to regulations regarding the flight over Tripoli-British Wirelcan.

BANK EMPLOYEES

CHARGED

ALLEGED

FRAUDULENT CONVERSION

LONDON PRESS REACTION

(Continued from Page :) - the Rhineland crisis is handied with it hold a consummato folly can possible danger of a European war. Handled wisely, it may blow more good than 1.

OTHER VIEWS

The Times says the greatest mia- sion before statesmanship is still to break the vicious circle of mistrust and the statesman as well as the Judge must be heard in the Paris meeting to-morrow.

uit.

"Hitler," says this journal, "has endeavoured to give to his default- Tang Lai-tong, 00, bank-asistent, flagrant-and-indefensible_in_itself-a political implication. and Kong Sang, aged 40, messenger, constructive appeared on remand before Mr. S. F. British opinion will be nearly

un- Balfour at the Central Magistracy animous in a desire to turn an this morning in connection with char- toward proceeding to account, and, ges of alleged fraudulent conversion far from weakening the regime of the of money entrusted to them by their treaties, to seize the opportunity for

Bank of China, broadening and strengthening umployers, Limited

collective system which opens with Detective Sub-Inspector Flattery, the German offer af re-entry into the

the Crown League." on the instructions of Solicitor, substituted for the existing charges three now ones incorporating the offences alleged in the previous charges.

the

Tang Lai-tong was accused that between January 1 and December 31, 1934, he fraudulently converted $4,525 which had been entrusted to him by the Bank of China to purchase Billa Ho Was Exchange stamps. of similarly accused in connection with $900 during last year.

Tung Lai-tong and Kong Sang: were accused of the fraudulent con- version of $7,830, under similar cir cumstances, during the your 1935,

The case, which is for committal, will be heard on March 13, at 2.30

p.m.

PHILLIPINE GOLD MINING SHARES

The News-Chronicle says Hitler's offer transforma Europe's crisis into Europe's opportunity. It includes na offer to rejoin the League, and must bo taken up without delay-Reuter.

DEATH OF MRS. J. S. SMITH

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around him. He gave considerable trouble to the police when being taken the only to the station. This was evidence of disorderly behaviour.

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DANGER TO PEACE

San Mauricios Morcow, March 8.

1. X. L.'s circles consider Official Soviet

Masbates Germany's repudiation of the Locarno Demonstrations Pact very dangerous to the peace of Big Wedges

The press condomma Chancellor

Europe.

At 2.30, 5.20,

Adolf Hitler's speech ar

another

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example of Nazi impudence.

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Pranda interprete Herr Hitler's

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ROWDYISM Two French sailors

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HITLER REPUDIATES HIS OWN DECLARATIONS

from

the

were

Mr, Schofield suggested that the withdrawn in that case, which Inspec tor Carey agrood to.

ASSAULTED FOKI

Maurice Verveur, aged 22 years,

on the

..

1.25 week ago. Despite all that could be cruiser Lamotte Flequet who 28% 30 done for her, the passed away this arrested in the Wanchai district on

5 afternoon. Much sympathy will be Saturday night appeared before Mr. was charged with having amaulted.

W. Schofield, at the Central Magis Tom Chuen, a garage fokl, in Lock tracy this morning, on charges of dis- hart Road, and on pleading gulity was

fined $10. orderly behaviour, damaging property ordered to pay $2 amends and was and assault.

Inspector Carey said the com Domnio Terezio, aged 15 years, was charged with disorderly bahaviour plainant was walking along Lockhart. and causing damage to property In Road when, at the junction with Lockhart Road, The first charge was Stewart Road, he was hit on the withdrawn by Detective-Inspector mouth by defendant le fell to the Cares, and defendant, who picaded ground, striking the back of his head

ground. guilty to the second charge, was fined violently $26 and ordered to pay $2 amends military policemen heard the sou

of the blow and arrested defendant. for breaking Afteen bowls:

The complainant lost, a considerable Inspector Carey said that about amount of blood from the wound at 11.15 pm, on Saturday the 'defendant the back of his head. The trouble apparently arose when a number of wont. into No. 243 Lockhart Road, pastry shop, and there broke fifteen French sailors were playing with bowls. He was drunk as the time. rickshas. Defendant was slightly un- The mastor of the shop reported to der the influence of liquor,

Defendant admitted the charge, the police, who went to the scene. Defendant was found in a verandah in gin, his band and & crowd of Chinese attacked by a number of Chinese. **

Lockhart Road with a motor car jack saying he was drunk and had been Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FREDERICK FRENT The New York Herald-Tribune says her purpose enough, or they may ac Germany has now finally abolished the copt the inevitable and apply them Versailles system.

wojego wolves to the task of frank reorganiza-FRANKLIN, at 1 and 8, Wyudham Street in the City of Victoria

Hongkong. CALL OF THE SAVAGE with

NOAH BEERY IR.morrow they will take off for The, if they tear her power and them Roster Special.

The way is opened for others to tion which Germany places before (PORT))

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They are making for Kamrahn Bay which they expect to reach, to-day.

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Now York, March 8., The military occupation of the Rhineland is a brusque repudiation of Chancellor Adolf Hitler's many declarations that ho has no intention of jeopardising the safeguards of peace erected on Germany's western frontiers, declares the New York Times to-day.