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DEATHS.
SUTTY-Madame. Juvenel Dites
ment has prope
e: Government
conditional on
SATURDAY APRIL 24
for LEAPS & BOUNDS
(Contulued from Page 1
Seconder's Speech. Mr. A. Stevenson said that he had much pleasure in seconding. The results had been regrettable but that could not be helped in view of the abnormal conditions. He had the greatest confidence in the management, and Mr. Steverson,
WINGS CLIPPED.
CONTROL OF "SHYLOCKS" IN BRITAIN,
LENDERS OBLIGATIONS.
(British Wireless Service.)
reorganisation and the closing
conomic pits. A strike is threatened among the London engineers on the question of wages, a ballot being now taken which closes on May 31. Lord Reading has re- ceived a great welcome on his return Home after relinquishing
The House of Commons to-day.
Rugby, April 29. the post of Viceroy of India, when and when they moved into their passed the second reading of a His Majesty conferred on him a business would increase by leaps R. G. L. Glyn (Conservative, new promises, he felt that their private B introduced by Major
Marquisate of the United King-and bounds. dom
In the world of aviation the Royal Air Force has lost two keen officers through a crash in Pales- tine, the victims being Squadron Leader Tweedie, a son of Mrs. Alec Tweedie, the famous writer, and Flight Lieutenant Vallace. After being missing for some days Captain Estevez, the Spanish airman, and life mechanic" have been found by British airmen, and are returning to Madrid. Their two comrades are now in Bangkokt and may be in Hongkong next week. The Danish airman, Lieut. Botved, has arrived at Shanghai
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penditure of the various spending Departments.. The Hon. Mr. D. M. Bernard took the oath and his seat in the place of the Hign. Mr. Holyoak, who has gone Hume on leave. "As the outcome of questions asked on behalf of the latter gentleman the Govern-after an unéviable experience at ment intimated its intention to the hands of Chinese at Ninghai.. appoint a Committee of Enquiry into the Fire Brigade, the per- sonnel of which will be awaited with interest. The Government, however, prefers to leave to pri vate enterprise the agricultural peace parleys have broken down, development of the New Terri and the delegates have left to re- torles, whilst at the same time port to their respective Govern- placing its officers at the diaposal ments. The United States Senate of anyone concerned in such de-has adopted the Italian debt set. velopment. The Colony received tlement scheme after the news with regret during the months' delay. Siam, China,, and week of the passing away at Persia are prominent in a "drive" Home of a real Irish gentlewoman to secure representation, tem- |porary or permanent, on the
India has been disturbed dur- ing the week by: a renewal of racial feuds and strike troubles at the jute mills.
The Moroccan
many
Goodrill
No question was put and the the control of money lenders.
Abingdon) which has for its object motion was carried unanimously
Other business transacted by the lenders
The B provides that money shall have to obtain meeting comprised
Re-election of Mr. M. Manuk, theed upon the submission of certi- licenees, which will only be grant- retiring director proposed by Mrcates fulfilling certain qualifica-
A. Jones, seconded by Mr. D. M. Hiona, Election of Messrs. Linstead and less it is in writing and is worded No contract will be binding un- Davis, as auditors for the current in plain English as distinguished year at a fee of $3,250-proposed from legal language, and a copy of by Mr. H. D. Scriven, seconded by the contract must be supplied to the Mr. A. Stevenson.
borrower. The chairman announced that Forty-eight per cent. is Inid dividend warrants could be obtain down as the rate of interest for on application, on Monday, at loans, but this is not intended to company's office, Royal Bylidbe the maximum, but merely a
general guide to Courts of lave
the
ing.
TYPHOON SEASON.
WHERE LOCAL SIGNALS ARE HOISTED.
HONGKONG WARNINGS.
To save needless inquiries dur should note the list below.. ing the typhoon season, residents
Which is the typhoon season →→→ one may ask. Jis very difficult to lay down any definite period but decades ago may not be far out. a rhyme by local mariners of two- It runs:-
June, too soon. July, stand by..
August, can't trust.
September, bad weather. October, not over.
in the person of Lady Blake Council of the League of Nation November, remember.
the usual wreath was laid on the
The French Budget has at length been adopted, thus closing a long
Long, Needed;" Sir WilHar Joynson Hicks, the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, announced during the debate that the Government woukt give gen eral support to the Elli, which it regarded as a measure that had long been needed.
THORNY PROBLEM.
INDIANS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
PROSPECTS OF SETTLEMENT.
(Reuter's Services.)
Capetown, April 23,
In the Assembly Dr. Malan, Minister of the Interior,, announced that as a result of conversations
servatory's code, are displayed at Government of India Deputation. the following stations
The day signals of the local Ob-between the Union Cabinet, and the
which recently visited Capetown, & H.M.S..formula had been agreed on which
widow of a former Governor of Hongkong.
On St. George's Day
serious .of financial crises. Royal Observatory... Jeanne Sutty died at the Cenotaph on behalf of the English America has formally declined to "Tamar," Gough Hill, Standard Oil would form the basis and deter- to-day, community, who celebrated their be represented at the conference Green Island, Hongkong and Kow-conference at which a serious and Co., LaChi-Kok, Harbour Ofce.mine the nature of a round-tabla (April 24). Funeral will pass Patron Saint's Day with a concert on the World Court at Geneva to loon Wharf and Godown Co., Kowhonest attempt would be madu, to the Monument to-morrow,in the Theatre Royal. Owing to discuss America's reservations loon, Field Officer's quartors, arrive at an effective and amicable
Matilda Hospital
(Sunday) at 4 p.m.. MITCHELL At Grange Mis
sionary Home, Colombo, on April 8, Miss Mary Mitchell, in her 89th year, after a short
illness.
regarding her adherence.
Lyemun
inclement weather the annual in spection of the Police Force was
solution of the Indian problem.
The formals ensured the co-op again postponed, but there was
The night signals are displayed at published a list of awards, which Affairs in Northern China have Ooo, Railway Station, H.M.E settling the question on the basis sunset, at the following stations:eration of the two Governments in Royal Observatory. Harbour exploring all possible methods of included the King'a Police Medal been developing rapidly and the Tamar Gough Hill to Mr. W. G. Gerrard, Assistant forces of Chang Tso-lin and Wu and have the same signification as timate vans.
of the maintenance of Western standards of life by just and legi- Hongkong, Saturday, "April 24, 1926. Superintendent of Police; whilst Pel-fu are in full control of Pek-the day signals.
amongst those who received the ing. The former President Tso Governor's commendation
A translation of both day and for Kun is resuming office temporari-night signala is displayed at the valuable services were
Chiefly, but will shortly hand over to General Post Office and at the upper Inspector Kent and Inspectors Mr. W. W. Yen as Premier of a tram station. Bond and Fincott.. On St responsible Cabinet. The Mukden Regiment held George's Day the East Surrey War Lord has issued a distinct a memorable warning to Moscow to remove
A SATURDAY CAUSERIE.
In the realm of news, there is
either a flood or
題 famine.
Following several colourless weeks has come a welcome influx of hap penings, both local and other wise. In Hongkong pride of place may pardonably be given to the
opening of the handsome new building in Queen's Road for the Banque de l'Indo-Chine, at which the French Consul spoke in optimistic terms, of the commer- cial future of the Colony and of the happy relations always exist. ing between the French and Bri-
to
PROMENADES.
When local signals are displayed in the harbour, a cone is exhibited
The conference's proposals will be subject to confirmation by the South African and Indian Govern- ments.
In the meantime the proposed Asiatic Legislation will not be pro- ceeded with,
at the following stations Dr. Malan expressed satisfaction Aberdeen, Shau-ki-wan, Sai Kung, a solely concerning South Africa Gap Rock Waglan, Stanley that the matter had been dealt with
Sha-tau-kok, Talpo:
. CHINESE FILMS.
HONGKONG MAN IN CHARGE
s IN SHANGILAL
and India..
OIL DEAL.
REPORT BY STANDARD OIL PRESIDENT;"'
parade when a set of silver drums that notorious Bolshevist, Karak- was solemnly blessed, these being han, whose protection will not be presented to the regiment by the guaranteed under international mother of Second Lieutenant law How far these develop Walker, who died at Agra in 1895 menta in the North will affect the The ceremony of presentation of Canton situation remains to be the drums coincided with the seen anniversary of the second battle
After more than six years, "of continuous service, in China as of Ypres, in which the East Sur-
representative of the Universal
(Reuter's American Service.) reys behaved with great gallantry.
Pictures." Corporation, the big American movie producera, ME A pleasing incident in connection
New York, April 29. with the parade was the presenta-
Norman Westwood, pioneer of tish peoples. The scandalous con- tion of the Long Service and Good fanciful picture of Repulse Bay as left Shanghai on the President Jersey, arrived on board the Maure Dr. Koch presents a not un-American film men in the Orient, the Standard Of Company of New Mr Walter Teagle, President of ditions prevailing at the beach at Repulse Bay once again came into Conduct Medal
Sergeant it might be. It was the present Cleveland on April 15, for a tanin. He stated that American prominence, both at the Sanitary Drummer French. Two Company writer who described Repulse Bay and business trip to America. tions in London with the Franco- six months combined vacation of interests had concluded negotia Board and the Legislative Coun-meetings were held during the beach as a "alum, to be followed Mr. Westwood established the British-Dutch group who have the cil, as a result of which it is to be week. and in both was a consider. by Dr. Koch who drew compari Universal bureau in Shanghai controlling interest in the Turkish trusted that the eyesores will able loss shown The China sons with Malayan and Philip the fastitution, building up, an interest in that concern.
and has been in charge ever since Petroleum Company for acquiring vanish and some effort made to Suger Refinery Company disclosed pine villages. Bis suggestion is business that has brought many emulate the popular holiday rea loss on the year of $1,471,800, to be encouraged. Repulse Bay thousands of dollars to his em- sorts at Home and on the Con- and the Simplex Plaster Company with a promenade, kiosks, sents, ployers, and provided several tinent. That much remains to be also experienced a bad year, band-stand, etc., is altogether clean entertain with high-cla
million people done in the way of proper sanita- mainly due to the depressed trade lovely." The Mentone of the While in the United States, Mr. of the Colony In sporting mat- East is now a possibility-prob- Westwood will personally view all tion for the entire Colony was ters the semi-annual yacht race ability indeed. This question of the latest Universal super-features also revealed at the Sanitary for the Trevessa Trophy was promenades "intrigues us. We best for future presentation in at Universal City, selecting the Board meeting, it being disclosed
raced on Wednesday, this being may safely call ourselves the China, and will confer with Mr. that many of the outlying villages won by the Tilsondari, a Dutch- pioneers of promenades the Carl Laemmle, President of the or- are outside the pale of the law in public health matters. They owned craft. On the same day voice calling in the wilderness of ganisation. He hopes that Mr. the replayed final for the Shield bleak prayas, and mediocre water-ter the production died in China, Laemme may be persuaded to en neither know the law nor have
was played by the football teams fronts. We have urged that the they so far been required to
turning
out really high class of the East Surreys and the Kow- Praya East Reclama abaerve A Committee is to be
should Chinese films under the supervis. Toon appointed to examine the problem,
ter emerging | include a promenade in its scheme. Flon of one of his famous directó and its report should be of con-
victorious, after extra time by We certainly said that KowloonThe motion picture, Industry three goals to two
deserved one. Think of hot in China is just in its siderable interest when it is com
Mr Westwood declar Season and the airlessnes of piled and laid on the table at the
believe that it has a real things when f nowhere to future, provided that Sanitary Board meeting. An At Home the great event of the A promenade would solve & financing and direction eviation on a mild scale has been weak has been the birth of a lot of our summer probleme, At obtained carried out at Wong-nel-chong, daughter to HRH the Duch where villagers whose forber York the news of which was have been there for turies have had to find where
go,
the mor
smeilst
quite
thick with the
promen
During Westwood
the abse
the
Pictur
ECHO OF 1918.
GALLANT MEN WHO FELL AT ZEEBRUGGE.
(British Wireless Service.
* Rugby, April 28-31 The members of the Zeebrugge wreath on the Cenotaph in mentory Association this morning placed a
of the men who deli in astión, at Zeebrugge, eight years ago -
1.1.0.
WHAT THE 1927 BUDGET REVEALS sukuts
(Reuters Service:)
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lövs, April 323)
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