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三拜禮 號七廿月五英港香

FIVE DIE TALK OF WAR

AS FOREST

BLAZES

MANY MISSING IN

NEW JERSEY

BAD FIRE IN 'FRISCO

New Gretna, N. J., May 26. ↑ Five are dead and seven in hospital as a result of the worst forest fire in the history of the state of New Jersey.

Thirty-three other persons ·were reported missing earlier, but seven- teen of these are now accounted for. A total of 16,000 acres of timber was destroyed.

The blaze raged for 48 hours. Just as 750 weary fire-fighters in the early morning relaxed their watch in the belief that they had conquered it, the fire broke out again. Only n_sui |* porhuman rally, directed by radio from aeroplane, led to the final subduing of the conflagration,

Stores of families were forced to flee from their homes along the busy highway between New York and Al- lantic City---Reuter,

SAN FRANCISCO FIRE

San Francisco, May 26. The worst fire in years swept the city's waterfront to-day, consuming thousands of dollars of lumber in, three yards and destroying Ketera! buildings, the South Pacific trestle, disrupting railroad trallic, and forcing thousands of península commuters to leave the trains and make their way home through several miles of tlame- swept area.

The fire started in a sewer beneath the S.P.R. trestle and was carried to the surface of the Third Street chan-

nel. Blazing oil residue spread the fire over four blocks.

Seven ships loaded with Imber were trapped in a xen of flames and were forood to cut adrift.

RENEWED

ITALIAN LEADERS

SHOW

NATION

ANXIETY

ANGERED BY

BRITAIN'S ACTIONS

Rome, May 26.

War talk was renewed here to-day as the man who still calls himself the Emperor of Ethiopia approached Gibraltar, en route to London.

The mounting anger of Italians seemed to point clearly to a new period of dangerous tension. Britain is again in the spot-light for pursuing policies inimical to Italian interests.

The Italians' ire has been aroused because. Great Britain placed the cruiser Capetown at Emperor Selassic's disposal. They are also angered because London is likely to become the focal point of anti- Italian propaganda.

It is indicated that Italian leaders are really alarm- ed over what they consider to be a situation steadily growing worse.

fact that informed diplomats continue Italy's anxiety is heightened by the to believe the hints of On Italo- German rapprochement are merely a amoke-screen and that Germany does not intend to abandon any possiblity of Britain's friendship in the

exchange for an alliance with Italy,

Fifty are engines, assisted by fire- boats. eventually controlled flames. An unidentified spectator died of heart failure and several fire- men were injured, twu United Press.

merlously.

Six Feared

Drowned In

Welsh Mine

WATER BREAKS THROUGH ROOF

Unless the situation improves prior to the League of Nations meeting on June 10 it seems certain that Italy will withdraw from Geneva for good.

United Preer,

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remain incognito during his visit to the Foreign Office that he desires to England, enabling the Government to regard him as a private person, and neither the Government's guest nor one entitled to the customary honours Kiven a sovereign,--United Press.

Britons Detained

Djibouti, May 26.

have detained three Britists officers, The Italian authorities at Diredawa Colonel Llewellyn, of the British Ambulance Unit who did such sterling service to the wounded in the Ethio- pian war, and Major Bentinck and ir. Vaughan Jones, who went to Cross Society's work-Reuter.

WEDNESDAY,

MAY 27, 1936.. 日七初月四

WON'T PLAY. AT WIMBLEDON

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Mra, Helen Wills Moody will not defend her Bichiedon tile this year but will try to regain the American championship at Forcal Hills.

DECLINES

TO DEFEND

HER TITLE

MRS. WILLS - MOODY CAN'T SPARE TIME

New York, May 26

Mrs. Helen Wills Moody will not go

to Wimbledon to defend her title.

Interviced by Renter to-day she

tween Wimbledon and Forest Hills.

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ARAB LEADERS

LOSE CONTROL

UNABLE TO

TO CHECK LAWLESSNESS

Fit

DUNLOP 90

BLACK LEGION OUTRAGE

RELIEF WORKER FLOGGED

POLICE SEEK 25 SUSPECTS

Detroit, May 26.

A cowardly attack on another

AUTHORITIES BOUND TO relief worker, attributed to the

QUELL VIOLENCE

Jerusalem, May 26. Bands of armed Arabs are becoming bolder, particularly in North Palestine, and individual ambush attacks are assuming almost the character of risings.

Motorised convoys are being attacked, in spite of the presence of armed escorts.

Jewish crops are being burned and telephone wires cut continuously. As a result the telephone communi- cation between Haifa and Cairo was interrupted at noon to-day.

It is believed that the Arab leaders are ready to call off the general strike to check the lawlessness if they can find any way out, as they realise they are rapidly

losing control of the younger hot-heads.

Sir Arthur Wauchope, the High

Commissioner, will not yield on the

major points of British policy and is

determined to suppress all lawless- ) HONGKONG

ness before Initiating negotiations.

The difficulty is to find some common

ground for an immediate solution of PETITION

the present troubles and creating an atmosphere of calm #pr parleys.-- Renter

ORDER AT GAZA

London, May 26.

REJECTED

Black Legion, has startled an already nervous city where no mun knows whether or not, his name appears on the punish- ment list of the secret society.

This latest victim was carried off, stripped and flogged, allegedly be cause he refused to join the strange cult.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of twenty-five men charge:

with kidnapping and felonious assault In connection with this outrage. The accused men include three brothers, all of whom are guards in a southern Michigan prison.

Meanwhile, a member of the Black Legion in Lima, Ohio, named Effinger, who is wanted for questioning, says the unlawful sets attributed to the

the

lety have been committed by irres ponsible persons. He claims membership of the society, which he declares has legitimate nim, numbers 6,000,000. He declares the members desire only to promote the best interests of America-Reuter.

ARSON AND BOMBING

over

Detroit, May 26. Investigators are deving into the possibility of the Black Legion being responsible for the burning of Father Coughlin's Shrine of the Little Flower on March 17, amongst numerous other to this society.

A state of unrest, accompanied by CIVIL SERVANTS AND bombing and acts of arson attribute

nets of sporadic violence, continues in Palestine, declared Mr. Malcolm Muc- Donald, Secretary for the Dominions,

to-day.

The Jackson County Grand Jury has indicted a number of men for the kidnapping and assault of Halley

SALARY CUTS

by practically the whole of Smith, a relief worker, on November Recently a mass petition, sign- Hongkong's civil service. was He rejoiced, he said, that order had forwarded to the Secretary of

speaking in the House of Commoned

15.

retinuw have been booked aboard the Ethiopia in connecion with the Blue said it was n question of choosing be. been restored in Gaza, where mos State for the Colonies, protesting State Prison, has dismissed two more

Books His Passage

Gibraltar, May 20. Passages for the Negus and his

1. and D. liner Corfu.

There will be no official reception when the Emperor arrives on Friday aboard MS, Capetown, and he will! probably stay aboard the cruiser while in Gibraltar-Reuter Bulletin Service.

Travels Incognito

Postal Packet. Found

London, May 26,

"I'd like to get back the American title more than to defend the Wimble dun championship." Mrs. Moody said, She explained she was unable to be away from home for the length of the time required for the European trip.

Reuter.

The missing non-confidential postal packet addressed from the British Legation at Addis Ababa to British Consul at Djibouti, which was at first described in press messages from Abyssinia us a diplomatic bag. has now arrived at Djibouti, accord- Apparently eager to spare the Bring to a statement in the House of tish Government any embarrassment, Commons at question-time by Lord While 20 men of day shift were at work to-day in Loveton Fit in Pom-Emperor Haile Selassie tas informed Cranborne-Brittal Wireless.

London, May 26. it is feared seven men have been drowned in a colliery disaster in South Wales.

brokeshire, which only recently had been re-opened after several years, water broke through the roof of the workings which are six hundred feet clemp.

Thirteen of the men succeeded in Aghting their way to safely.

Rescue work is being feverishly pursued, but owing to the rising water the difficultles are great. One body has been recovered, but nothing has been neen or heard of the Bix other men who were trapped.— British Wireless.

Guard Iraqi Markets

CUSTOMS MEASURE

· AGAINST JAPAN

Baghind, May 10,

provide

New customs regulations that Japanese piece goods cannot be cleared by Iraqi customs houses unless the importer can prove the export to Japan of Irani produce to the value af fifteen per cent.

the Japanese goods he desires to clear.

The proportion of Iraqi exports necessary will later be increased to 25 per cent,Reuter.

ANGLO-DUTCH CO-OPERATION

PLAN EMBRACES ALL SHIPPING LINES

The Hague, May 26. Details of a plan of co-opera- tlon between British and Dutch ale and ses lines, prepared by a joint committee, wore considered when the conference opened to- day, attended by representa- tives of Imperial Airways, Royal Dutch Airways, and all prominent British and Dutch European and Oriental shipping lines.

Both trips and fares were dis cussed.---Reuter,

London, May 26.

RADIO TAKES WORLD TO EPSOM

B. B. C. FOLLOWS QUEEN MARY OVER ATLANTIC

Two of the biggest Empire broadcasting pro- grammes since His Majesty the King gave his first message to the Empire on March 1 are scheduled to take place to-day.

Hongkong listeners, as a result, will be able to participate in two sporting events of widely different character.

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The first broadcast will be a commentary on the Derby. It will commence at 9.45 p.m. Hongkong Time. The second broadcast will be a II.K.T., and will continue until 11.45 commentary on the start of another) Im; race for the coveted Blue Riband of the Atlantic.

Daventry's Transmission lit, utilising:

Both broadcasts will be made via

. GSG 16.80 metres 17,790 k.c.

L

GSH 13.97 metres 21,470 k.c. and GSF 19.82 metres 15,140. k.e. ..

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Daily "logs", broadenst, direct from the Queen Mary and relayed by sion V at 9.50 a.m. Daventry, will be made on Transmis

Electrical recordings of both the Derby and Queen Mary commentaries will be broadcast by Daventry,

Listeners who miss the initial broad-

Mrs,

serious disturbances hnd necurred.

He explained that authority was Riven earlier in the year for increases in the British and Palestinian-British sections of the been, besides, a recent enrolment of police. There had

a number of ox-constables as super numarles and the military garrisons had been substantially, relaforced.

There was no reason to suppose that the appointment of a Royal Com An-mission, after order had been restored,

would not be generally acceptable.

Up to now it had been impossible

WON'T CO ABROAD

Now York, May 26. Helen Moody to-day nounced that she was not cumpoting in the Wimbledon championships er; with the Wightman Cup team,

but

against the recent drastic cut in salaries.

Warden Harry Jackson, of the guards because they are members of the Black Legion, bringing-he-total- to four discharged for that reason.

worker proved

Governor Fitzgerald has ordered the summary dismissal of every state Legion and Mayor Couzens has issued a member of the similar instructions in Detroit,

The petition suggested other raised in Hongkong to offset the ways in which revenue could be fall in revenue caused by the de- preciation of the dollar.

Suggestions included increas- The Detroit Times has found a ed assessment on rents, a "Soak Legion membership application blank the Rich" income tax, retention signed by the State Prosecutor, Mr. of taxes on excess water supplies, McCrea admits the signature resem McCrea, in the Legion's files. Mr. taxes on luxuries such as liquors, bles his but adds, "I was never a tobaccos, and motor cars, and member."-United Press.

was entering the national contest at either to state the terma of reference incrensed betting taxes.

or the personnel of the commission.-

Forest Hilla.

Sho sold

that participation at Renter Wimbledon would mean hor absence from home and husband for five monthsuited Press.

SIX LOST IN SHIPS' COLLISION

TRAWLER SINKS IN THREE MINUTES

CARGO CRAFT DAMAGED

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REINFORCEMENTS

Failing approval of these, the petitioners suggested that a re-

trenchment policy be adopted in MARSHAL'S BATON

FOR KING

the civil service.

One of the last acts of the Hon.

-to

Cairo, May 26. More troops are leaving for Pales tine to-morrow, but there is no ques-Mr. J. H. Thomas, Secretary of tion of any large reinforcements being State for the Colonies before his sent and probably no more than one retirement last week; was company will embark on this occa-

reply, stating that the Imperial sion.-Reuter Bulletin Service

Government could not accede to Jany of the requests contained in

the memorandum Hongkong Telegraph, is publish- The full story, exclusive to the

RESTRAINT-PRAISED

London, May 26.

In an address at the Levant Fair at Tilaviy, the High Commissioner, Sle most regrettaale disturbances and Arthur Wauchope, referred to "the ed on Page 7. many acts of lawlessness of the last, few weeks," and said: "During the past four weeks, low-abiding citizens of this country, under deep provoca- tion, have shown a restraint which

is highly appreciated by me. This

rpirit of restraint is admirable in it- self and most helpful to the Govern ment.

I again assure you that no strike and no acts of violence will London, May 23. cause the Government to deflect from Six dives have been lost by drowning its determination to discharge in full: In the North Sea as a result of its obligations under the mandate." collision of Aldbrough, near Fian-British Wircicas. borough Head, on the Yorkshire coast, between a Hull trawler, the Pleador 424 tous, und a London stember. Lhe. Sau Salodor, of 5,800 tons.

The colllaion occurred in dense fog this morning. The Picador, which was returning to Hul from tho fishing grounds, sunt in three minutes. The San Salvador, which was bound for the Tyne from South America with a carge of ell, picked

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twenty.

Mr. 1 C. Lyle, the famous racing cast from Epsom Downs will be able and is taking in water. She Is mak- commentator, will broadcast the com- to hear Mr. Lyle's commentary from ing for port-Briteh ifreless, montary on the. Derby, his broadcast Transmission IV at 2.20 a.m. to-night, Commencing with description of Transmission V at 740 a.m..to Epsom at 0.45 p.m. H.K.T., and finish-morrow, Transmission I at 1.55 p.m. Ing with a running.commentary and to-morrow, Transmission II at 7 pm. the result of the. Derby,

to-morrow and Transmission III nt

DEATH OF MRS. F. A. HOPKINS

WELL-KNOWN WORKER

FOR CHARITY

Many residents of the Colony will learn with the utmost regret of the death, which occurred at the Victoria Hospital at 3 o'clock this morning, of Mrs. Florence Ada Hopkins, wife of Mr. F. A. Hopkins, Assistant Superin- tendent of Prinons,

The doccisod lady, who was 50 ¡years of age, had been ill for about a weak with heart trouble, and her passing will come ne a great shock to

her mumerous friends, Mrs. Hopkins

came to Hongkòng with her husband just over five years ago, and during her residenes in the Colony she won

much popularity by reason of hor genial disposition and her untiring Manila, May 27, work on bahalf of local charities, The Filipino aviators, Antonio particularly in cornection with the Arnalz and Juan de Caivo, who are Prison Branch of the Ministering SEALS HANDED OVER

to attempt a flight to Madrid, have League. She was a great favourite postponed their departure until to- jamong all avho enjoyed her fri Immediately after the Derby broad- 9.45 p.m. to-morrow.

London, Mey 20.

morning, owing to their and her passing will be Mr. J. IL Thomas visited Bucking plane... cast, Daventry will switch over to

their mourned. In addition to hor husband, decision to further overhaul The Queen Mary's doparture will ham Palace this afternoon to hand

Mrs. Hopkins leaves & son Southampton, where B.B.C. commen- also be re-broadcast. In addition, a bis seals of offies and take leave

In England The airmon will take off from sympathy will be felt for the family and a daughter in Hongkong. Deap tators will describe the ship and her speeinl relay will be made by Daven- of the King on relinquishing his post Lacor, in Northern Luzon, and pro. In their hoary bereavement. departure. The Queen Mary brand try from New York as soon as the as Colonial Secretary-British Wire- poro to make their first landing In cant will commenco at 10.15 p.m. glant liner crosses the Atlantic.

The funeral takes place this even- Hongkong-Reuter,

ing, passing the Monument at 6 p.m.

Less.

ΠΟΥΤΟΝ

SIMPLE CEREMONY, AT PALACE

London, May 26.

The King's acceptanco of a Field minimum of ceremony at Buckingham Marshal's baton was marked by the Palace this afternoon.

Six Field Marshals, the Earl of Cavan, Baron Mine of Salonika and Rubislaw, Sir Philip Chetwodo, Sir William Birdwood, Sir Archibald Montgomery-Massingberd, and Sir Claud Jacob, all in morning dress, 45- sembled in the State Apartments with the Duke of Connaught, whe his rank and spoke a few words. handed His Majesty the symbol of His Majesty graciously replied.

Only two Field Marshals, of the British Army wore absent: King Alfonso of Spain (abdicated) and the Emperor of Japan-Reuter.

GRAZIANI NOW VICEROY

BADOGLIO UNLIKELY TO RETURN

Rome, May 26. General Santini has arrived at Mogadiscio, He will assume, the Governorship of Italian Somali- Land in place of Marshal R. Grazbal, who has taken the place of Marshal Pietro Bádoglio as Viceroy of Ethiopia.

This seems to indicate that Marshal Badoglio will not return to Ethiopia and that Marshal Graziani --will be appointed ViceroyReuter Bulletin Service: