FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1928.
The
ANGLO-CHINESE TREATY
Full Text Published
"MOST FAVOURED NATION"
Tariff Autonomy: Likin Abolition
FOUR OTHER TREATIES
London, Yesterday. Anglo-Chinese treaty, signed at Nanking on Dec. 20, restores Chinese Tariff Autonomy and reciprocally grants. the most favoured nation treatment with regard to export and import taxes and shipping dues.
The Text
ing.
King of Great Britain, Ireland The preamble states that the and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, and the Pre- sident of the National Govern- ment of the Republic of China. desiring to strengthen the good
SCHOOL PRIZES
merry
PRESENTED TO-DAY AT
YAUMATI
THE YEAR'S WORK
THE
CHINA MAIL,
The inter-class volley ball SHADows before shield was won by Class 45.
Class 4b won the football shield. COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
Competition was very keen and
IN THE "MAIL" the sportsmanship displayed was
very satisfactory. The twelfth To-day-Queen's Theatre; "The annual sports held at King's Park pivine Woman" and Carpi's Pari- Mrs. G. P. de Martin distribut- this month were very well orsian Revue" at 9.20 p.m.
and successful. The
Theatre; ed prizes to the successful stud-ganised
Today World ents of the Yaumati School this jumps were particularly credit-"Saventh Heaven."""
able. morning..
To-day-Star Theatre; "Parla Mr. Sung On-wing ably assist At Midnight." Among those present were Mr. ed by the Head Prefect, Ip Shen- E. Ralphs, Inspector of Schools.
To-day-St. Peter's Y.M.C. dance After the prizes were distribut-ming, has proved an efficient at Lane Crawford's restaurant B ed to the successful students, Mrs. sports master. Martin was presented with a bou-I considered drill unwise. Each Concert at Helena May Institute, Following the medical reports P Jan. 3-"Gilbert and Sullivan" quet of flowers. At the conclu- slon three cheers and a "tiger" class has appointed its own cap- 5.30 p.m.
They were given to Mrs. Martin. tain and vice-captain.
select teams from their own class, The headmaster, Mr. C The New Tariffs
Mycock, read the report: He said: and are allowed the use of the lot of Crown Land at Mong Kok In a third annex, Sir Miles
ground. at King's Park at stated Tsul, 3 p.m. The Report
All the boys. of every understands that ed
times. Lampson
The school was open 378 times valorem rates, or specific rates during the year. The maximum class are thus able to use the based thereon, in the Customs tariff enrolment was 272; the average. There is a general keenness
ground. which the National Government is daily attendance 253.8. The aver- adopting are the same as those pro-age daily attendance last year and unwillingness to be absent,
Dr. Wang's reply notes His Majesty's renunciations, and con firms the reeiprocal treatment of goods.
Boon as
This
and no apparent loss of work is
At week-ends matches are
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Land Sale
·Dec. 31—At P.W.D. Offices, one
Lammerts Auction Dec. 31-At Holt's Wharf, Kow loor, 60 cases Brandy and 71 kege
Sport
To-days Newest Dance Successes
Columbis
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DAIRY FARM NEWS
Reduction in the price of
ICE
From 1st January next the retail price
of Ice will be reduced to
Shanghai, Yesterday. The full text of the Sino-British
dyes, 11 am. Treaty signed at Nanking on visionally agreed upon at the 1926 was 246.6, an increase of 7.2.
Ta-day-H.K.Y.M.6. Hockey, 2nd December 20 was issued this even-Tariff Conference, and that these The attendance last year was noticeable.
xi. v. H.K. Club “A”, & pm.
Meetings are the maximum rutes to be levied [excellent - 97.8 per cent.
To-day-The H.K.F.A. Council these will remain the maximum to the general immunity from ing results. on British goods; furthermore that improvement over last year is due played with local sides with vary rates thereon for at least a year small-pox, the only serious opide-
In the team races at the local holds monthly meeting in "S.C.M. from the date of enforcement, and mie prevalent during the year.
sports successes have been fewer Post" board room, 5.30 p.m.
Dec. 29-Twelfth meeting of In- two months' notice will be given of
Staff. The staff at the end of than usual, this year consists of the Head- General. Mr Hui King-lim dustrial and Commercial Bank, 2 enforcement,
Sir Miles Lampson then draws master, two European Mistresses, and the Prefects have again look p.m. relations and facilitate and extend attention to the National Govern-seven Anglo-Chinese Masters and /ed after the library. The supply trade und commerce between their respective countries, resoly-ment's proclamation of July 20three Vernacular Masters. Mr. of periodicals has been maintain- Brawn went on leave on March cd, and it is extensively used. Its ed to conclude a treaty for this 1927, anouncing the National Gov-31, his place as Headmaster being development is slow, as it is en MME. POMPADOUR purpose, and appointed as their ernment's intention as
filled by Mr. Mycock transferred tirely self-supporting. respective plenipotentiaries Sir possible to take the necessary steps from Ellis Kadoorie School. The forest film "Chang" was LAVISH PRODUCTION COMING
TO QUEEN'S Miles Lampson and Doctor effectively to abolish likin, native
Mr. Chan Kam-tai was appoint- thoroughly enjoyed by the whole Chengting T. Wang, the Minister customs dues, coast trade duties, ed on September 10 to replace Mr. school in September. for Foreign Affairs..
and all other taxes on imported Tam Cheuk-kai, who died on Sep
Every boy of 13 or under at-The famous atory of Madame often been Article One abrogates all the goods, whether levied in transit or tember 25 after a long and severe tended the Grand Tattoo in Pompadour, who has
described 09 charge of a master in October. provisions of existing treaties on arrival at destination and asks illness.
History's loveliest | Thanks Expressed
charmer, has been brought to the limiting in any way China's right for an assurance that it is the Mrs. Jeffreys was seconded to to settle her Customs tariff, and National Government's intention the school for duty for a few
In conclusion, I desire to thank screen and will be presented at the states that the principle of com- that goods having once paid days in November while Mrs. Mrs. de Martin for her kindness Queen's Theatre on Sunday and plete national tariff autonomy Customs import duty in ascórdance Murphy was in Hospital
in again honouring us by her pre- Monday, according to a special ad- shall apply.
with the new or any subsequent Fees. The fees were increased sence, Mr. Ralph for his attend-vertisement in this issue. national tariff, will be freed as soon from January 1 to $5 per month; ance, and to express regret that story is one of France in the as possible from any levies of the and made payable for every month duty has caused Mr. de Martin to eighteenth century. nature specified in the above pro-in the year..
break his record of attendances life of Pompadour from her humble The Dairy Farm Ice & Cold Storage Co., Ltd. clamation.
Buildings and Equipment. In after the interest he has shown in beginning right up to the height of Dr. Wang's reply confirms the February two new Beaver Black Y.MAT. for so many years.
My first report for this school king's favourite wasn't always con- correctness of this understanding, Boards were received. The and confirms the terms of the P.W.D. made sundry repairs in would be incomplete without tent with what she had. Pompadour of the same origin by British or proclamation of July 20, 1927 and May Following the report of some reference to the loyalty and ventures out one night and enters Chinese nationals respectively, or
the Medical Officer of Schools al- willing co-operation of the staff an inn where she meets and falls aliens.
terations were made to the lava-It has been a difficult year, and madly in love with Rene Laval, a Article Three abrogates all pro- To Be Applied. Uniformly tories. The roof was slightly the results, disappointing, as, in visions of existing Sino-British In
with amazing speed until-well- treaties limiting China's right to declares the intention of the Na-air enlarged. The present sys- that co-operation would not have Pompadour is saved from disastrous a fourth annex, Dr. Wang raised and apertures for light and some classes, they are, without Poor young poet. The plot develops impose such tonnage dues as she tional Government to apply new tem was condemned and an early been so good. I sincerely thank ruin by her own quick wita. The may think fit, and states that Bri- Customs tariff uniformly on all substitution of the flush system them for the assistance they have picture has been given a lavish pro- tish ships in China and Chinese land and ses frontiers in Chian, was strongly recommended, given me this year. ships in British territories shall and that from the date of enforce- receive treatment not less favourment, the present preferential rates dilapidated and will be replaced able than is accorded to alien levied on imports and exports by next year. ships.
Article Two says that either country's nationals shall not be compelled to pay, in the other's territories any duties, internal charges or taxes upon goods im- ported or exported other than, or higher than; those paid on goods
gives the assurance requested.
and frontier will be abolished.
Some of the furniture is rather
The
Discipline. Discipline general- Article Four lays down that
Sir Miles Lampson's acknowledg-ly is very well maintained ratifications shall be exchanged ment takes due note of this declara-general standard of conduct has in London as soon as possible. The Treaty shall be enforced on tion, "with which Britain is in full been high.
the date on which the two parties agreement."
notify each other that ratification
has been effected. It adds that
in the event of a difference, the
English text shall prevail.
Imports and Exports
Dr. Wang acknowledges and confirms this understanding as correct.
CHINA AND PORTUGAL
as
Organisation. The work of
CRICKET
LEAGUE TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW
The
It traces the
her fortune. It seems that the
duction and beautiful scenes of the court of Louis XV, with all its pomp and ceremony, are among the out- standing features of this splendid! picture. Dorothy Gleh is the lead- ing player and is supported by an excellent cast many members of which are English.
GRETA GARBO AT THE QUEEN'S
Lars Hanson
An interesting M. G. M. News am and a Christie Comedy featur- ing Bobby Vernon completes excellent programme.
an
The above programme will con- tinue till Saturday with the Parisian Revue appearing at the 9.20 per- formance only.
*7TH HEAVEN "
RETURN OF SPLENDID WAR
PICTURE
the school has been strictly con- The following will represent the fined to the syllabus with the ex-Hong Kong Cricket Club 2nd XI In THE DIVINE WOMAN' ception of hygiene which was re- their League match against the Club introduced in 1926.
de Recreio on the H.K.C.C." ground, Shanghai, Yesterday. Health. In March and October at 2 p.m. to-morrow. The texts of the Sino-Dutch, the Medical Officer of Schools ex- A. H. Gillingham (capt.), W. B. In a first annox, Sir Miles Sino-Swedish, Sino-Danish and amined 105 entrants. 89 boys Cornaby, G. E. R. Divett, G. P. Lampson asks Dr. Wang. to con- Sino-Portuguese
Greta Garbo's sensational picture. Treaties. are had 145 defects, mostly of a minor Lammert, A. Reid, W. V. L-Stanion, firm his understanding that, first-issued. All grant tariff autonomy. nature. 17 boys were unfit for 3. A. Simmers, W. K. Tait, G. R. attracted crowded houses at the ly articles produced or manufac- Portugal and tured in British territories and im- extrality on the same
Denmark give up drill or strenuous games, 21 have vallack, R. H. D. Wade, E R. West. Queen's last night. As the impul
terms been supplied with Government
sive young peasant girl who rises to I.R.C. v. Cralgengower ported into China, and reciprocal- Belgium and Italy.
spectacles. 59 others required The following will represent the fame on the Parisian stage Greta ly articles produced or manufac-
The second Article of the Sino-treatment and the guardians con- Indian Recreation Club against the Garbo's splendid acting deserves all tured in China and imported into Portuguese Treaty states that the cerned were informed by letter Craigengower C.C. in a League the applause accorded to her by British territories, shall receive nationals of each of the two high and held responsible that such match to-morrow, at 2 p.m. sharp. American critics. treatment not loss favourable
was given. Three
plays with remarkable ability as at Sookunpoo:— than that accorded to any other contracting parties shall be sub-treatment foreign country as regards import ject in the territories of the other boys have had operations.
Of 20 boys,
AH. Rumjahn (capt.), A. el. the French soldier who suffers im- re-examined in duties, internal taxation, transit party to the laws and jurisdiction dues and all matters connected of the law courts of that party, to 1928, two boys were worse than Arealli, S. A. Ismail, A. H. Madar, Prisonment because of his infatua
Ismail, O. Ismail, J. S. Ackber, therewith; secondly, that articles which they shall have free and in 1927, nine showed improve-J. S. A. Currcem, A. R. Minu, S. Htion for Marrianne.
ment and nine no change. produced or manufactured. in easy access for the enforcement and
During the year two boys died. A. S. Suflad and·å. K. Minu. China and exported to British ter- defence of their rights."
An eye test was held in Class ritories, and reciprocally articles An annex to the Treaty says the 5 in October. St. John Ambul- produced or manufactured in Bri- National Government understands ance Brigade kindly re-vaccinated tish territories and exported to this is operative from January three members if the staff and "IF I WERE AN EDITOR": China, shall receive similar con- 1980, before which date China will three members of the staff and sideration.
make detailed arrangements with 176 boys on December 4. Every
The lament of Canon Alexander, Portugal for the assumption of boy in the school has now been of St. Paul's, who would do away jurisdiction over Portuguese in vaccinated at least three times. with newspapers altogether, has Chinese territory and falling such Dr. Li Ying-yau has again most aroused considerable controversy, In a second annex, Sir Miles arrangements made by January 1, kindly given his services for the and the subject-What I would do Lampson announces that the 1980. Portuguese citizens will be attention of all minor ailments. if I were an editor, has now become King, on behalf of the Govern- amenable to Chinese laws from a The staff has had a very unlucky a favourite tople, for discussion. ments of Canada, Australia, New date fixed by China after having year. Mr. Ho Yau-tak, Mrs.
SIX celebrities reveal their Zealand, South Africa, the Irish come to Free State, India, Newfoundland, abolition of extrality with all the Cheuk-kai have all been absent circumstances:-
agreement for the Murphy and the late Mr. Tam plans of what they would do in the A picture that was awarded a medal of merit for 1928, 7th Southern Rhodesia, and all the Powers signatory of the Washing from duty for long periods Lord Forres. If I were editor of Heaven," is being shown at the self-Governing Colonies and the ton Treaty; it being understood through illness.
World Theatre today till Satur- a daily newspaper I should do away day. It ie magnificent, and al- Protectorates, renounces the that such date shall be applicable to Studies-243 boys took the with various frivolous competitions, though many of the details are rights to benefit by those provi- all such Powers.
annual examination this month. such as bathing-girl photograph technically sions of existing treaties which
incorrected, these A further annex declares that In-English subjectę 202 or 31 per contests.. limit in any way, China's right to after relinquishment of extrality, cent. passed: in Chinese, 288 or George Grossmith. If I became one follows the adventures of two faults are hardly noticeably as settle her Customs tariff or im-Portuguese citizens will enjoy the 95 per cent. The half yearly an editor I should at once adopt the loving souls. pose such tommage dues as she right to live, trade and acquire pro-examintion revealed a weakness iden of coloured supplement. They thinks fit; from the date the
The story is simple in itself, Treaty is enforced, and ask for perty in any part of China, subject in the upper classes in arithmetic, are, to my mind, a most attractive yet undoubtably it fires the ima an assurance by the National Gov-to the limitations and regulations which now shows some improve- feature.
gination. It predicts the life of ment. Geography in class 4 was ernment that goods produced or
Godfrey Tearle. I am afraid I a girl waif, meek and lovingly manufactured in any part of these
A further annex in the form of a disappointment Colloquial should find editing a newspaper a humble, living wretchedly in the
diffcult job! My first idea Paris alums. territories or in British mandated joint declaration states."It is throughout the school is only fair. very
that Portuguese in The other subjects are fairly would be to engage a very fine staff; and kin, she finds a sympathetic. territories will be accorded most-understood favoured-nation treatment in Chinese territory and Chinese Insatisfactory. Taking into con- who knew their job, and let them friend in a young fellow, who pro- China, so long as China's goods in Portuguese territory shall hereafter sideration the many difficulties of get on with It. these territories receive treat pay; Buch taxes or imposts as may the past year, the results are Sir George Thurston, the dis- They fall in love, but their blias-
satisfactory. ment as favourable as those of be prescribed in the laws and re-
tinguished naval architect. If Iful happiness is soon broken by quiations duly promulgated by the Scholarships. The generosity should become an editor which God War's call to arms. any aliens.
"Most Favoured Nation” Chinese and Portuguese Govern- of Mr. Wu Hay-tong and the late forbid I would take immediate Rather slow in action, at the Sir. Miles Lampson also asks for ments, provided such taxes, and Sir Eliis Kadcorie has supplied us steps to sell it to the first applicant commencement the picture now an assurrance by the National imposts are not other, and not with additional, scholarships and
Leslie Henson. On becoming an becomes a stiring tale of strife Government that articles produc- higher, than these paid by the na: Prizes bearing their names, avail-editor I should draw my pay--and and some remarkably fine scenic able this year for the first time. ed and manufactured in China tionals of any other country."
y backgrounds are provided.? The latest Matriculation results go fishing!
Lewis Baumer. I have no desire Charles Farrell, lately seen in show how these scholarships are appreciated. Three Tree' scholars whatever to become an editor, but "Fazil," is entrusted with the of 1926 now at Queen's College as to improvements in the daily principal male role, whilst Janet matriculated, Each had a dis- newspapers, I am in favour of more Gaynor, as the little waif girl, is The Sino-Spanish Treaty was tinction and two gained honours. good picture pages!
splendid. Another old boy has this year
and exported to any of the fore- going territories will eceive-most- favoured-nation treatment as re- gards export duties, internal taxa- tlon, or transit dues, levied before
An
of Chinese laws.
SINO-SPANISH TREATY
Nanking, Yesterday.
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