1938-06-09 — Page 16

CRUISER MURDER HEARING PROCEEDS

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to try and sight a light, Dwyer came up behind him and asked him what ho was looking for. After telling him of his purpere, witness entered with into a Dwyer, general conversation

2

15 to 20 minutes. In the course of the conversation, wit- ness referred to the death of Dickin son and hearing of this Dwyer looked rother surprised and gave him the impression that he wanted to know more about It. Dwyer's surprise, sald witness. was that of a normal

man.

Crew Looted Baggage

When Liner Ran Ashore

Findings In Hoover Wreck Disclosed

THE

HONGKONG

KOWLOON-BOUND TRAIN HIT BY BOMB

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night of terror from bombers, and the terrible menace of Are from in- the city Woo cendiary missiles, awakened at 5.45 nm, to-day by the clanging of bells and screaming of sirens which are again in operation with the partial restoration of power, Untila.m. the raiders cruised over the elly, but as far as can be bombing. gathered there was Until they disappeared, however, and business was of a standstill crowds packed the Bund and watched with of the aircraft progress apprehensiveness,

the

The fres which had blazed fur)-

Washington, June 8. The Marine

Investigation Board has reported to the Anid he Secretary of Commerce, Mr. Later, however, Dwyer was not sorry the man was Dickinson Daniel Roper, that the ground-ously within a few hundred yards of

in the ship as he was the person

ing and total loss of the $7,000, the Shameen during the night had whom he duliked most.

been controlled by morning, and only Ordinary Seaman Wesley Gibson 000 President Hoover was due to

a smoking ruln was left to show on the

the negligence of

Inte where the incendiary bombs testified to having lent Dwyer oliskin belonging to Ordinary Seaman Captain Yardley, master of the crushed, Allsopp when he came to relleve him as port look-out, as it was then rainship. Captain Yardly died in a nursing home in California re- cently.

Ing.

Ordinary Seaman Edward Allsopp nald that while they were mustered in the starboard waist, Gibson asked him to lend him bla ollskin and he recreation in the told him I was spuce.

witness

instructiona

Instructions us

It appears the ofteers of the ship. for whom the master is responsible, made an error in estimating the off- shore tide.

The Board found Sixth Assistant Engineer John J. Terin and Ordinary Seaman Spencer Smilie guilty of ntsconduct. 11 found approximately eight members of the crow, whose names are not revealed, and an known but smail number of pussch- Дега

of guilty

"reprehensible conduct.

un-

that

The Board does not doubt there were "istances of looting of baggage on the part of some of the crey:."

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It was recommended that Terlin's Jicence be suspended for six months and that Smile's service certificate be suspended thirty days.

The Board acquitted Third Steward misconduct McCartney Juck charges.

Captain R. S. Field, Director the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation approved the findings, except that he disagreed that master of the President Hoover was entirely to blame for the navigation-United Press.

SENT TO LOOK FOR DWYER Regulating Petty Officer W. G. Haines said he knew both Dickinson and Dwyer. On May 1, witness wan duty about 11.30 p.m. During the night, he was awakened and inform-ger

accident. el that there had been on Wines went to the port side waist of the ship, and saw Dickinson lying cushion with a quantity of blood flowing from his head.

Investigations were cominenced, received from the Commander from time to About 3.30 am, on May 2, he dine. received certain consequence of which he went to the port side of the upper bridge to look Jor Dwyer, Winess found Dwyer jook-out. port there, acting Witness returned and reported where was again Dwyer was, and at 4 min. sent to look for Dwyer on the port Dwyer was skie of the upper bridge. and there, having been relieved

Witness came back from the bridge by way of the Signal Distributing Derr's passage, went down the centre ladder into the lobby outside then cable. navigator's

and

the stepped out to "B" gun deck on starboard side. At the bottom the ladder leading from "B" gun deck to the

upper deck, witness

wearing lisicina Dwyer. He www and was carrying an overcont.

WHY MET

webl

of

21333

errors

AIR RECORDS BROKEN

01

the

In

Paris, June B. Captain Maurice Rossi, the well- knowa French pilot who, with Pati! Codos, created the world's endurance record of 5,057 miles in 1935, has ndsled three new international record: to his tally.

down Witness and he then the kidder to the galley flat to fetch

Flying over a distance of 3,100 miles Dwyer, and found the man smoking (5,000 metres) with a paying load of a cigarette. Witness touched Dwyer on the shoulder and told him that neton, Roshi averaged a speed of The Commander wanted to see him.249 miles per hour over the entire course, improving the existing record Dwyer replied, "Why me? Dozens of 202 miles per hour over this dis- uf others heard it." He went with?

tance. The new record breaks three witness, and made a statement to the old ones for pinnes without loads. Commander.

Witness later received instructions from the Commander with 500 kilograms and with

to place Dwyer in LA. Fowke's cubinilogram loads-Trans-Ocean,

1,000

carly Trans-

for safety until the cabin being pre again, when he picked up Ah Poy. pared for

for him was ready. Witness the captain's principal cook. Lt.-

ind the remained with Dwyer until he was Cir. Bayle

Surgeon relieved.

Lieutenant were also present. Later the same morning. witness

Lt.Cdr. Boyle spoke in English went up to the "booms" to call bunds. to witness, and sald, "Ask Ah Poy He went up the ladder on the after if he had bren for'ard end of the "booms" and walked for in the

ard. This was about 5.30 am, and the light was then fairly good, being about down. Witness noticed a pair of duck trousers and one or two duck suits hanging up on lines in the "bourns." He did not notice any overcoat.

morning."

Witness

inted the question to Ah Poy, and delivered his answer to the Lt.Cdr. Witness said to Li-Cdr. Boyle, "Ah pay said he had not gone forard after 11 pan.

Cross-examined, witness said the Chinese on board slept in all parts Cross-examined, witness sold hef the ship, en the upper deck und in the 'tween decks. He agreed that went to the "boons" ily for the purpose of calling hands, and not to look for articles of clothing. He was not sure, but he thought that what Dwyer was carrying was an overcoat when he saw him during the night.

the upper deck on the after end of the waist on the starboard side' was specially reserved for the Chinese crew.

Was

were

had

With the vanishing of the Japanese nt about 7 a.m the crowds began to disperse on the Bund and traffle rapidly led the streets. Fifteen was another minutes later there

alarms stampede for shelter-the

ere sounding again.

The city is tensely nwalting the of these riders and the appearance sickening concussion of their bomba. It appears the Japanese are ap- proaching very warily, apparently fearing a surprise attack by Chinese pusul "ne, In view of the pro- m' of Marṛhal Chiang Kai-shek to come to the assistance of Canton... United Press.

Protest Over Bombing Of Lingnam

Canton, June 9. Strong representations have been lodged simultaneously by the Ameri- can Consulates in Canton and in Hongkong with the Japanese Govern- ment against the bombing of the Lingnam University, an American missionary institute, yesterday, It is reliably learned.

Three bombs were dropped by the Japanese airmen on the university Campus, wounding 1Wo Chinese women and demolishing a number of Falsek All three explosives landed on the south-western part of the compound, one near n cow ranch, another in a fish pouard, and a third, which did not explode, on the west football field. The Japanese airmen machine-gunned the campus before the bomby

They

droppe The university which was carrying on class work es usuni despite re- peated Japanese aerial bombings in Canton was thrown into great con- sternation by the terrific explosions. Many are said to be still suffering from the shock.

immediately after the bombing, the faculty of the University held ELIT emergency meeting when It WES decided to suspend the examinations for the academic year end which were being held, and to allow students to return to their homes. Senlor

students, however, may continue to take their examinations for gradun Hon-Central News,

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Goods not cleared by the 14th June, 1938, 4 p.m. will be subject to

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All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the go- downs, where they will be examined nt Holt's Wharf.

Consignces are requested to apply for a Revenue Officer in attendance

cargo when damaged dutiable being examined.

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SYRIAN PROTEST LODGED

Franco-Turkish Treaty Attacked

China Silent On Russian Pact Rumours

Hankow. Juno D. The Chineso spokesman al the Foreign Omoe declined to comment when questioned this morning regard- Domascus, June 9. ing the widespread rumours of a Yesterday the Syrian Government Sino-Soviet military pact and Sino- handed the French High Commia-French agreement. aloner, M. de Mortel, a memorandum for despatch ment..

All circles attach Importance to Dr. the French Govern- Sun Fo's vish to Moscow, and also the forthcoming visit to Hankow of The Syrian Government In this the French Ambassador to China, who memorandum, asks France to state is expected to arrive on June 15- clearly whether she intends to respect Reuter. the provisions of the Franco-Syrian Treaty and at the same time protests emphatically against the Franco- Turkish agreement whereby Sanjalc is to be taken from Syria and handed over to Turkey, The Syrian France to respect and defend the af her mandale towards Syrin, According to opoinlons in political circles, it is the intention

rights

Government enlls upon

of

the

Fresh Rioting In Jamaica

Kingston, June U.

Syrian Government in the event of Although the wave of atrikes and an unsatisfactory reply bring receiv-lawlessness is fast subsiding, most

ed from France, to resign and decline all responsibility matter.Trans-Ocean,

In

U.S. COMMODITY PRICES

LATEST CABLED

QUOTATIONS

to

of the Jamaica Public employees the Service Company stopped work this

morning demanding increased pay.

Two men were wounded by police who fired on a crowd which stoned them at the village of Hopewell. Some looting and burnlag reported from other districts.

Acropinnes are still aiding police- patrols. Reuter,

New York, June 8. New York Cotton

Opening Closing!

7.04/04

MANILA SHARES

is

The following quotations were re- ceived after the close of the morn- ing session through Reuters:

Antanok

Baguio Gald

Business Dona Prices in Pesos

ក

FOLDING TRAVELLING CLOCKS

July Oct. Dec.

7.08/08

7.98/98

8.02/02

8.01/01

8.05/05

June & June »

4214

Jan. (1939)

0.02/02

8.05/05

Atak

2925

Mar. (1030)

May (1039)

8.07/07 8.10/10 8.10/10 8.13/13

22

22

Benguet Consolidated Coco Grove

9.40

0.40

Ung.

Spot

The First Nolice

Day

7.08 for July Demonstration

Consolidated Mines.

0023

.0023

1.X.1

Ung.

Gumhus

San Mauriclo

AB

45

Suyoa

10

United Paracale....

Claims against the steamer must be presented in writing within ten days after arrival of steamer, other- wise they will not be recognized.

Nu Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case what-

ever

Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by.

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN N.V.

Agents. Hongkong, 7th June, 1930.

AIR PATROL MAY SEEK TO END ATTACKS ON NEUTRALS

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and to pre-Nyon days,

the Nyon methods are again required to counter the situation.

The News Chronicle suys that ex- perts at Whitehall have not yet been able to recommend any method fur protecting British property and at the same time maintaining the fiction of non-Intervention in Spanish altairs.

The most obvious step would be to

the

the policy adopted ufter Nyon Conference against submarine pirates.

GOVERNOR REVIEWS NAVY AND GARRISON adapt with regard to the air pirates

FORCES AT VALLEY

(Continued from Page 1.)

and u

of the Commanding Oflleer, who rode on the ground, accompanied by stuff officers, Col. N. M. S. Irwin and Major F. Benoy. pennunt bearer trumpeter. Following the general salute, Lieut-Col. Ö. H. Tidsbury, Officer Commanding the Hongkong Infantry Brigade, handed over the command of the Parade to Col. Gowlland.

Smith,

"The objection to such & step is that it might be considered an net of intervention, though it is felt by an increasing number of diplomais in London that the British Government is able to claim that it is acting in self-defence."

The Delly Telegraph states that several courses, none of which are whelly

from disadvantages,

Government. the

are

open

Router.

Irce

CHINA CLOSING

TOKYO EMBASSY

Chung Toy, alius Alt Poy, captain's G. E. Slater, cook in the Dorset cool, and he had been in the Navy shire, said he locited the galley doors for over 20 years. He finished work on May 1, and returned the keys to about 9 pm. on May 1, and went the keyboard, where they were under to bed about 10.30 p.m. He

Witness drew awakened as usual at 6.30 am. next the care of a a sentry, the keys about 3.05 am. on May 2 day

day. Witness outside the cap-

Sept and opened the galley doors. He tin's

On Kalley door.

May 2, found the galley as he had left it the was amongst a parade of the Chinese night previously..

Chinese Charge d'Affaires but the purpose of the parade Dwyer

PICKED OUT CHINESE

Ng Pak-wan, alias Pak Wing, 1st Class officers' sieward on the Dorset shire, said he joined the Navy in 1907. He was regarded as the No. 1 of the Chinese on

crew,

ኢ

he

not

was not explained to him. was present and picked out witness Poy declared that had

he been up during the night between 10.30 p.m. and 5.30 a.m.

Forma!

board by the Police was given by

T. G. Mackay, the officers. There was a parade of the police photographer, of having taken Chinese on board the ship on May 2. several photographs of verious parts They all stood in a row, and Dwyer of the ship on May 25. walked up and down the line and up! The hearing is proceeding.

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FAST

& COMFORTABLE

DAILY AIR SERVICES

between

His Excellency the Governor, ac- companied by Capt. S. H. Batty- Smith A.D.C..

escorted by and

the af motor cycle detachment H.K.V.D.C., arrived on the ground punctually at eight. As His Excel- lency alighted from his car, the Union Jack was broken at the masthead, the Parade was called to attention and the Royal Salute was given.

Inspecting

Parade, accompanied by His A.D.C., Comdr. R. R. Helbert and Lieut. J. H. S. Douglass, His Excellency mounted E. B. C. Dicken, Group Captain A. II. the Saluting Base, where Commodore

Peck, Cpmdr. J. Petrie, and

Lieut.- Col. R. C. B. Anderson already were, while the order for the march past was given.

After

the

The March Past

As the column moved into position for the march past, the massed bands

The

Hankow, June 9. Chinese Forelan Office offelally announces that the Chinese Embossy at Takyo is suspending its functions as from June 11 when the panied by his staff, will leave Tokyo for Chim.

accom→

All removable and immovable being property at the Embassy is placed in charge of the Japanese Foreign Ofce-Reuter.

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8

DAYS

WITH OR WITHOUT

ALARM

Greatest

assortment in

LADIES' &

GENTLEMEN'S

WRIST

Cotton in June 28, with delivery date]

New York Rubber

July 5.

July

Sept.

Dec.

Mar.

Mny

11.55b/01a 11.73/73

11.87b/75a

11.87/88

11.80b/960

12.03/04

(2.18/18

12.30/30

Sales for the day:-2,450 tons.

Chicago Wheat

73%/73% 722/729 75 /74%

The following is Swan, Culbertson

& Fritz report on, this morning's market:

Prices were practically unchanged. In a steady session.

57457%

50%/55%

1024/102% 100%/100%.

July

Sept.

Dec,

73%/735% 75/753

Sept. Dec.

Tuesday's Sales--

581/504,

Winniper Wheat

July

38,117,000 bushels.) July Chicago Corn

07/673 5034/503%

Oct. Dec.

20% 80%

70% 70 77 / 77

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INWARD MAILS

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June 0.

June 0..

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Somali

.June 9.

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Carthage

June 9, June 10.

Changte

June 10,

Direct

Service-London

date,

5th June.

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Diamonds

Rings

& Watches

The following ships are expecteri Hongkong radio to-day:

under the command of Bandmaster to be in wireless communication with; H. Jordan which had been stationed behind the troops, moved smartly forward towards the Saluting Base Maru, Scharnhorst, Aramis,

Slang Wo, Changon, Halyang, Minoo Kum- and played as the units led by Col.

Bang. Carthage, Hosang, Kidderpore, Gowland, marched in the following Alice Moller, Kwalsang, Talyang. order: Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Ajax, Hanggang, Hongkheng, Ramses, Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force, 5th Heavy Brigade, RA, A.A.

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After the march past, the units again took up their previous post- party tions. His Excellency and then left the Saluting Bose and went on the field slightly opposite the flagstaff as the Union Jack was lowered and the Royal Standard broken. This was followed by the Royal Salute and the playing of the the National Anthem, signifying arrival of His Majesty.

de units then advanced in Review

and the Royal Salute again After a brief interval, head- dresses were removed and three cheers given for His Majesty.

As the Royal Standard was hauled down, representing the departure of His Majesty, the Royal Salute was once more given by the troops,

This was the signal for the de-

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The March Past took about half an hour and the whole proceeding lasted exactly an hour.

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RECORD WATCHES

Shanghai

Per

Thursday

Selston

Thurs, Juhe D

K. P. O.

Reg., Ord

Jane 9, 11.00 1.75. June 9, 11.30 2.3-

G. P. O,

Bex., Ord..

„June 0, 11.30 am-

Shanghal, Japan, Canada, USA., Empress of Asia

Central and South America and

*Europe via

Vancouver B. C.

(Parcels for Canada only)-due Vancouver B.C., 27th June-and

Europe vin Siberia.

Sandakan

Amoy

Samshui and Wuchow

*Shanghal

Kongnoon

Swatow, Shanghai and Tientsin

Swatow, Shanghai and Tientsin

Swatow, Amoy and Foochow

Jane 9, 5,00 pau.. ...Thurs, June D.

G. P. O, and K. P. O. Parcels, ......June 9, 11 am.. Reg......June 10, 9.15 a.m-- ....June 10, 10 aẩm....

Ord.,

Friday

Hinsting

Tilsador

On Loo

„Fri., June 10, 8.30 a.m.. „Fri., June 10, 8:30 a.m.

Tal Ming....Fri., June 10, 8.15 .. Victorta

Fri., June 10, 0.30 am. ..Fri., June 10, 10 am. Scharnhorat....Fri., June 10 Noon..

Fri, June 10, 3.30 p.m. .Fri., June 10, 3.30 p.m.. Fri., June 10, 4. p.m. June 10.

Tokrang

Taksang

Straits, Ceylon, India, East and Carthage

South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles-duo Mar- seilles 8th July,

Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Shanghal.********

Saturday

G. P. 0. and E. P.0. Parcels, Reg., Ord..

June 10, 5 p.m.. June 11, 9.45 a.m. „June 11, 10.30 am,

Sat., June 11, 8,18 a.m.. .Sat, June 11. G.P.O. and KP.O. Re........Jane 11, 0,30 a.m. June 11, 10 am. Fook On Sat., June 11, 10.00 a.m. Sciston........Sat., June 11, Noon.. Sinking ....Sat., June 11, 2.30 p.m.

Ord,

Air Ball for "France Orlent Air- Lyeemoon.......Tues., June 11.

ways Service"-duo Marseilles,

20th June.

G.P.O. and K.P.U.

June 11, 4.20 p.m.

Air Mail for Lluchow and Yunnan Eurasia Plane_........Bat., June 11

by the Eurasia Airways Direct Service."

́G. P. O, and K. P. O,

Reg. ......June 21. 4.30 p.m. Ord, June 11, 6 pm.

Sat, Juné 11, 5 p.m.

Samahu and Wuchow

Air Mall for "R. L. M.

Kongso Airways Carthage

Direct Servion"—due Amsterdam. 21st June,

Amoy

Japan

Snigon

Rez

Ord..

Anshun...

Kumbang Lycemoon

June 11, 4 p.m..

Sat, June 11, 5 p.m.. Sat., June 11, 0 p.m..

Holhow, Pakhoi and Haiphong.... Goochow Sat, June 11, 5 p.m. Air Mail for "Imperial Airways Imperial Airways Plane Bab, June 11,-

Direct Service'idue London, 1911

G.P.O. and E.F.O.

Juno,

Reg., Ord.,

*Superscribed correspondence only,

..June 11, 5 p...

...Jane 18, Noon.