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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

May 22, 1939.

"HER FATHER SAID: WED HER-OR DIE" Man Accuses Five Of Conspiracy To Make Him Marry

NIGHT RAID ON CARD PARTY

A LABOURER TOLD AN AMAZING STORY OF A

"MARRY OR BE SHOT" THREAT WHEN FIVE FARMERS WERE SENT FOR TRIAL ON BAIL AT LONGFORD, EIRE, RECENTLY, ACCUSED OF IN- TIMIDATION AND CONSPIRACY TO COMPEL THE LABOURER TO MARRY THE DAUGHTER OF ONE OF THE FARMERS.

Tho accused men werö Hugh Columb and Joseph Columb, of,| Lettergunnell, the father and brother of the girl; James Quinn, of Lettergunnell; James McGann, of Kilmahon; and John Flaherty, of Glenmore. Hugh Columb was also charged with possessing a revolver and having no certificate for it,

James Berry, the labourer, of Corlinan, sald that af 9.15 on February 7, while he was at a card party in his employer's house, the five men, whom he did not then know, came and marched him off through the country to the house of Hugh Columb.

They arrived at 11.30 p.m., and he was kept there until 11.30 next morning, when a priest came.

Berry said that on the marchy then left the place with the priest, through laneways and roads Berry said that when first accosted Hugh Columb carried a revolver, by McGann the latter asked him if he and said, "If you don't come to self." and also asked him "was he!

was willing to come and clear im- Longford and marry I'll shoot guilty regarding Mary Columb." you or if I don't do it myself, I'll get

Sergeant

Doday, Ballinalce, rend somebody else to do "

statements alleged to have been made by four of the men.

That was in reference to Columb's daughter, who was in hospital.

Berry added that next morning, after conversation with him, the priest told Columb that Berry would marry his daughter,

"MILITARY" COMMANDS Columb sald that he should do it right away, but the priest protested that there was plenty of time before Lent, and no need to rush It. Derry

Hugh

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Hugh Columb, It was alleged, sald that Berry "stated in the presence of my wife and family and the priest that he would marry my daughter." Patrick McDowell, n motor driver, told how when he drove Columb, Quinn, and Flaherty in his enr on the night of February 7, he refused to proceed, He alleged that 'GUNGA DIN' BANNED Hugh Columb said: "I'll blow your brains out if you don't come with us."

Bride Gets Divorce

After Civil Ceremony

A DECREE nisl against a

Jewish bridegroom who declined to go through a religious marriage ceremony, after the civil ceremony had. been performed, was granted at Leeds Assizes recently.

Mrs. Lilian Green, of Newcastle, sought a decree nisi on the ground of misconduct of Harold Green, Leeds, with Helen Cremen.

IN BOMBAY

BOMBAY.

The American film "Gunga Din," n story of adventure on the North- West Frontier, was banned by the Bombay Board of Film Censors. The only reason given was that "It was not suitable for exhibition in India." One member of the Board added, however, that the film would have for n man and woman to live to-been passed a few years ago. There gether after the elvil ceremony has recently been intensive Press pro- alone?"

puganda ngainst certain types of Mr. A. M. Hurwitz (peitioner's Western films for a variety of reasons ranging from Imperiallatie propa- ganda to the representation of Indians as uncultured or subservient. Thus the censors are not prepared to take any risks.

counsel): Yes.

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Probably the main object of the present ban is the elimination from Alms of "thuggeea traditional

EXILED Queen Geraldine of method of strangling employed by Albania, formerly Countess professional assassina in India; for The parties went through a civil ceremony, but the synagogue service Apponyi of Budapest, has de- fear that India should be misrepre- was postponed. After a few months clined an offer of £200,000 from sented in other countries. the respondent declined to go through an 'American film company.

"Gunga Din" was originally view the religious service.

Her sollellor stated recently on hered by the Bengal censors who banned -The-judge/anid:-"Here-is-n-mar-behalf:

it, suggesting several cuts which were. riage which has never been consum- does not wish to become un object for that was refused a licence in Bombay: "Her Majesty has refused. She made. It was this shortened version

public curiosity. "I suppose the wife was not going, "The Royal Family's money is in- to live with a mafi until they had vested in London. Their Majesties been through the religious ceremony. will now travel to Egypt. It is prob but the husband has never come toj able that they will request the hos- ask for the assistance of the court. pitality of Great Britain to ilve there; "Would be regarded as immoral permanently, quietly, and in peace."

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REFUGEES APPLY TO JOIN THE ARMY

SYDNEY.

The Minister for the Interior, Mr. 3. McEwen, has revealed that '08 | Jewish refugees from Europe, all uged under 40, except seven, have sent applications to be allowed to en- list in the Australian militia.

All of them have ilved in Sydney for a year or Australian Jewish Welfare Soclety. year or more and, through the

Government to overcome obstacles to they have appealed to the Federal their recruitment.

There is likely to be a request to the Federal Government to shorten the present minimum term for the naturalisation of refugees. KENYA

IMMIGRATION LAW AMENDED

GIRL MIRACLE WORKER' TRIED

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PARIS.

ECAUSE she claims to have "cured" 12,000 persons, 15-year-old Andree Maurel, of Clairfont, Southern France, stood on trial as a bogus doctor before the court at Albi, recently.

TROUBLE AGAIN

It's the i Dopeu again. He's caused all the Seven Dunarfs to be banished from Sontham p- ton's paddling pond,

Until Doper got to work, seven of the boats in the pond were named after the Dwarfs.

With Doc, Sneezy and Co., it was all right hen the hire-period was up. The attendants would shout, "Hey, Doc," "Hey, Sneezy," and the boats would come in.

But with Dopey Well, parents -just-didn't—like-their-children- called that way. Anyway, Dopey has been renamed Isle of Sark, and the other six have also taken the names of ships,

Clad in a short blue velvet dress, a little black hat on her school curls, Andree watched the procession of patients who came from far and near to give evidence.

"I used to be very ill when I was a little girl," she told the court, muk- Ing slow gestures with her long thin hands.

"But one day father was in pain. I laid my bands, on him and he was cured at once. From that moment I felt better myself."

Andree treated all her family and Iriends, and soon the fame of the "miracle worker of Clairmont" spread far and wide. Wealthy people, umong them many doctors, came from far and near to the little sur- gery set up for_her_by_her_father..........

"I had terrible rheumatism in my neck," said one old peasant woman to-day, "but as

soon os Andree touched me I was cured." "She cared me when I was crippled with lum- bago," said a workman. "I went to her when I had bronchitis," said an-

Interference With other woman, "and I was well as soon

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as she laid her hands on me."

Andree was denounced to the police

In an anonymous letter, and the Public Prosecutor requested she be

A number of questions were asked taken from her parents and put Into in the House of Commons recently a home. The medical syndicate of dealing with various aspects of the district claimed. £400 damages. Japanese interference with legitimate Her mother is also on trial for com→ East:- British trade Interests in the Far pllcity.

Prime Minister whether the Whang- Sir John Wardlaw-Mine asked tw

poo Conzervancy Board has yet been allowed to dredging the approach to Shanghai?

Me. Butler: No, Sir; but Begotiations

British Concession resume its work of At Tientsin

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London. to this end with the Japanese au- A further question was naked in thorities

at Shanghal are being the House of Commons recently re- | uctively pursued and it is hoped that gording the British Concession at

agreement may shortly be reached.

Ticatsin:-

Mr. Hannah asked the Prime!

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Bir J. Wardlaw-Milne: In view of the

fact that these negotiations have been NAIROBI, the Long on for a long time, and Minister whether lie has been able The ever-increasing problem of board is of international importance

fact that the work done by this secure the removal of the barricades

round

the British Concession refugees has led Kenya to anlend the to the shipping of all nations, willientsin; and how for he has been Immigration Law.

my right hon.

able to secure the restoration of Friend consider normal conditions? It is now decreed that the authori- whether he should not try again? ties may demand a bond 10 a Mr. Butler: My Noble Friend Is maximum of £500 for refugees who aware of the value of the work done stated in the reply which I gave to Mr. Butler: The position remains os are unable to return to the countries by the board, and I may be able to my hon. Friend on 3rd April. of their origin. Other immigrants give

All more hopeful answer as a re-possible steps are being taken to se- will only deposit £50, which is the sult of the negotiations now proceedcure the restoration of normal con- present rate.

Ing.

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NEW ZEALAND

FRUIT EXPORTS HIT BY DRY WEATHER, AUCKLAND,

Sir J. Wardlaw-Mine asked the Prime Minister whether he has re- ceived a copy of the recent repre- rentations made by the Government

the United States to the Japanes Government on the reopening of the Yangtze to merchant vessels; and whether he is in touch with the

Heroism Mantle Won

NORWALK, Conn

Fruit exports from the Nelson province, centre of New Zealand's United States. Government in the Albert Richards became a hero at apple-growing district, show a heavy matter? decline, For the season up to March Mr. Butler: The answer to

the age of: by saving his 11-year- both old brother, George, from drowning.

21 201,470 cases were exported, com- parts of the question is, Yes, Sir. George fell through the ice on Nor

pared with 412,753 cases for a similar period, last year,

the result of his inquiries into the complaint that a British company in Shanghai were refused permission by the Japanese authorities for four of

Prom wander Marsden asked the walk river and Albert crawled out Minister what is the present on the thin coverlag and pulled him The dry weather has had a most position, of the negotiations with the to safely, eerlous effect on early varieties.] Japanese Government on the subject Present Indications are that the total of

the

reopening of the Yangize to of exports for the season will be commercial tramet -- about 600,000 cases, compared with Mr. Buller: The position remains es the record export in 1934 of 1,008,670 stated in my reply to my hon. and coses. Last year the total reached gallant Friend on 5th April. 078,421, the second highest, figure. Commander Marsden Does my their British employees to go to Han-

Dominion Naval Ratings The Min- fater of Defence. Mr. Jones, states long delays are very detrimental to ployees of the company were allowed

Friend realise that these kow although two American em that the Government is continuing it British trade and the position of this to proceed?..... plans to increnso New Zealand rat- country? ings In the New Zealand: Naval Squadron. He considers that at the end of 10 years practically all the ratings in the equadron will be New Zeslanders.

Fight:

hon.

Mr. Butler: Yes, Sir, and the facts Mr. Butler: Yes, Sir, that is fully in this instance are as stated. It ap- realised, and that is why we trust pears, however, that in a similar case that some solution will be found.

Commander Marsden asked "the was exercised in favour of a British at about the same time discrimination Prime Minister-whether he can state sublect

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