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THE SIX China Mail
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HONG KONG HOTEL GARAGE
25, Queen's Road C. & at Stubbs Road.
The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.
AIRSHIP TRAGEDY
SENSATION.
No. 27,640
COMMODORE SAYS "GOOD-BYE."
R.101 Not Airworthy for Sailing For "Dear Old
Home-Land."
Flight.
PERMIT NOT RECOMMENDED
SCENE AT QUEEN'S PIER.
London, Yesterday.
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HONG KONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1930.
CAPITAL REDUCED.
H.K. ENGINEERING CO.'S APPLICATION.
APPROVED BY COURT,
ANNUAL CHARITY FAIR.
Opened by Lady Peel at Canossian Institute.
The
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/8.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
TRAIN FERRY,
FOR THE NANKING-PUKOW RAILWAY.
BRITISH INTERESTED.
ж
Dainty Eyeglasses
N. LAZARUS Ophthalmic Optician 13, Queen's Road Central.
RACING SELECTIONS FOR TO DAY.
IMPERIAL PARLEY PROLONGED.
Vote for Wisdom Stag Several Big Issues to
in St. Leger.
SIX HANDICAP. EVENTS.
Be Threshed Out.
EMPIRE CONSULTATIONS.
A DESERVING CAUSE.
Nanking, Yesterday. In the Supreme Court, this Lady Pool, wife of His Excellency morning, before Mr. Justice JR Sir William Peel, KB, C.M.G. The Railway Ministry officially
Rugby, Yesterday, [By Wombat.”] Wood, an application was made (Governor of Hong Kong) parform announces that plans have been
It is unlikely that the Imperial Rear-Admiral R. A. S. Hill, by Mr. Leo d'Almada, Sun, oned the opening ceremony at ten completed for the construction of
plete. Ita work next week. Several There was a sensational episode C.B.E., who has been Commodore behalf of the Hong Kang Engin- o'clock this morning of the annual B Nanking Pukow train ferry, at With the weather so delightful,
The foundation concrete work condition, it is only, natural to e constitutional fasues involving in- at the resumed enquiry into the in Hong Kong for the past two leering and Construction Com two-days' Charity Fat of the 4 cost of $4,000,000 Max. and the track in such wonderful Conference will be able to com t th desume tenday, when the years, left for Home aboard s.s.pany, Ltd, for an order confrm-Canosalan Institute the pre will be commenced immediately pect that owners will be intricate technical questions still
ing the proposed, reduction of sence of a large gathering. Chairman, Sir John Simon, an-Macedonia this morning. 1.
to from $1,000,000 On arrival, Lady Peel, who was and the entire construction is patient to see their candidates in nounced that he had just received His Excellency the Governor, capital
The proposal was accompanied by Captain T. A. Hschedéled to be completed early action at the tenth extra race remain to be disposed of, includ
meeting which will take place ating nationality questions, appeals. to Privy Council, and the form of two belated documents from accompanied by his A:D.C.'s, ar- $200,000.
The ferry boat, 860 feet long, the valley this afternoon... Cardington. The first, which was rived at Queen's Pier shortly be passed as a special resolution at Coltman, A.D.C., was met at the in 1982.
The chief item of interest is issue of exequature to foreign from the designer of the airship, fore the time fixed for the Com-recent meeting of the company's main gate by the Rev. Mother with a beam of 58 feet, and cap
Superior (Sister Theresa) and table of a speed of twelve knots the Hong Kong St. Leger, which Consuls, in addition to constitu Colonel Richmond, to Major modore's departure (10.45 a.m.).shareholders.
The party then Scott, was dated September 2, A Guard of Honour of the 1st Mr. d'Almada, in making the Head Sister.
and carrying twenty-one 40-ton Wisdom Stag will attempt to win tional questions, raised in the re- and related to the report that Battalion of the Somerset Light application, asked for words proceeded through the grounds, freight cars, twelve, passenger for Mr. Chan Tin-sion's staple. port of the operation of Domin Flight-Commander Irwin, on Infantry had been drawn up which appeared in the application, which were tastefully decorated
the delegations are September 1, found the ship fronting the pier, their arrival, i.e., "and reduced," to be dispens with coloured bunting and flags, to cars and a locomotive, will make This pony, it will be remembered, ions Legislation, while on the
year's local Derby. He looks in heads of heavy in handling. Colonel preceded by the combined buglera ed with. He explained that the the spacious hall of the west wing the Yangtse crossing in from 40 ran second to Diana Bay in this economic side decisions by the Richmond estimated that the logs and band, striking a most pie- company was purely a local one, of the Convent buildings. Here
It is estimated that at least first-class condition just now, awaited on the various proposals with entirely local, interests, her ladyship was presented with. a
Committee to secure closer inter of lift due to holes in the gas turesque note.
Many Friends Present.
Mr. J. R. Wood granted the appair of scissors by a little girl 3,000 tons of freight will go and to my mind he should regia which have been examined in
across the river daily, and it later an easy win. bags would amount to one ton per
Imperial co-operation. square inch of the opening in 12 The leave-taking was an in-plication," but in connection with
understood that several British
The heads of the delegations Grms are keenly interested in the hours. He expressed the opinion formal one, but there was a very the words "and reduced" he held
Shek O. Handicap "A" Class will take up the consideration of personal that as a matter of public inter-
construction that "this result is somewhat large gathering of
of ferry, pon-|
Starters - Pride of Tsingtao, some of these matters on Mon- The Com- est such words must apply for
toons, etc-Reuter. startling, as it emphasises the friends at the Pier.
Majestic Hall, Royal Flush, Duke day, but no date has yet been of Chantilly, San Francisco. The fixed for the plenary session of great importance of guarding modore bade farewell to each one, two months from the date of the! against holes in these ships." and was then rowed away in his order. This would. not apply,
winner should be
theConference. gig, which was manned by Naval however, in the case of the com- Gas Bags Fouling."
Officer. Launches in the harbour pany's machinery, plant, and The second report, from the fired off strings of crackers as the common seal. Inspecting Department, stated gig set out, and many friends that a permit to fly was granted later crossed the harbour to wish the R.101 til September 19, and the Commodore "God-speed" at declared that owing to the re-the jetty.
STALEMATE !
RESULT OF THE AMERICAN ELECTIONS:
cent modifications the gas bags Rear-Admiral, Hill, earlier In were fouling the structural nuts the morning, had said "Good-bye" and bolts." This was most seri-to heads of Departments in the
AN AMAZING · DEFEAT, ous, as the points of fouling may R.N. Pockyard, and also the staff occur throughout the ship and in the Commodore's Offices.
New York, Yesterday. to thousands. The Many-messages-containing good
The outcome of the. elections, to padding did noť provide wishes were sent to him during
The is a atalemate. a permanent
and the morning, and in reply, the the Senate
amount
remedy
the real cure would be a big Commodore expressed his thanks Republican thajority of one is by a practical one," and undertaking, and might necessi- and good wishes to all depart- no means tate the removal of the bags from ments and details who had been real control lies in the hands of the ship. Therefore, until the under his command during his about fifteen Insurgents. matter is seriously taken in hand stay in the Colony
and remedied I do not recommend | an extension of the present per-|- mit. to fly."
· ̈DISTRICT: WATCHMEN.
Sir John Simon concluded dé The regulations have been cisively, "I shall require an ex-under the Watchmen Ordinance, planation why these documents 1928, further amended as fol- were not produced before.".
"I am Afraid Not.”
lows
"Even the Republican Herald Tri-| bune admits that Mr. Hoover has lost control of both Houses of Congress, and, gays that theoreti cat majorities are important only for organisation purposes."-
The altuation in the House of Representatives at midnight was
(1) In paragraph. (c) of regula- a tion 8,the Guarda. Office, formerly known as No. 7 Police Station," is substituted for "Police Headquarters."
Mr. McWade, who was the writer of the letter from the Inspecting Department, question- ed by Sir John Simon whether. (2) having regard to the condition of the R101, he would have given an airworthiness certificate for the flight, replied "I am afraid not."
The hearing was adjourned. Reuter.
Holes in the Fabric.
Rugby, Yesterday. Two French Government Aero nautical experts gave evidence.at the R.101 Inquiry to-day, both expressing the opinion on having examined the wreckage that no rupture occurred in the structure before the airship struck the ground. Most of the day's pro-~~-~ ceedings were concerend with the condition of the R.101's gas bags and the possibility of leakage, causing a loss of lift.
In regulation 14-paragraph (1) is rescinded and the fol- lowing paragraph is sub stituted therefor,-.
employer of (1). Every
police watchman shall on or before the last day of each month pay to the Treasurer in respect of each police watchman who shall have been fi his employment, for any part of such month, other than as a casal. watch-
deadlock, namely the Re- publicans and Democrats had, 216
MRS. VICTOR BRUCE, Expected in Hong Kong. This Afternoon.
The China Mail was cour- teously. Informed by the Asiatic Petroleum Company this morning that a tele gram was received at the Hong Kong office of the Com- pany last night from their agents in Hamel, slating that the Hon. Mrs. Victor Bruce, the British airwoman who is engaged on a solo fight to Japan, had planned to leave”
As Hanol at 8 am, today, Hanoi about six flying hours from Hong Kong, Mra, Bruce is expected to arrive at Kai Tak-between two and three o'clock this afternoon. Full-arrangements to re- ceive her have been made by the local Flying Club.
Later. Latest news is that Mrs. Victor Bruce left Hanoi at 11 am and is expected, here
o'clock about: 5' or
seats each and the Farmer Labour. a wide white ribbon, which Lady
party one...
Mr. Albert Vestal, the Re-Streiched across the main door was publicans Whip, lost his seat in Peel graciously cut, and all then Indiana, with an amazing mergiu entered the hall. A beautiful
to 50 minutes.
EXTRALITY.
· MOST - IMPORTANT ISSUE AT STAKE.
PUBLIC SUPPORT WANTED.
ROYAL FLUSH.
Several reports on less contro versial subjects are ready for submission to the heads. There
Shek O Handicap "C" Class. Starters Armony, Bridge include that of the Committed Hall, Sonny Boy, Mount Elburz, on standardisation, in preparing Tonbridge, Tango, Gray Dawn, which the industrial experts City Hall. My selection is, have assisted the technicians at- The tached to the delegations. report deals with the units of measurement and with industrial" standardisation.
TONBRIDGE.
Nanking, Yesterday. "Never will China regain her full sovereignty in the ether or
Shatin Handicap "B" Class. her proper place in the family of
Starters-Peppercorn, O'Moon, nations unless extrality be Little Thunder, The Tiger, abolished," declared Dr. C. Pickle, Crown Prince, Imperial Wang in the course of an inter-Hall, Blue Boy, African Eve. The view this morning.
beat of these la
The Foreign Minister declared that the extrality question was the most important issue con- fronting the National Govern- ment, and although the success
PEPPERCORN.
WISDOM STAG...
Farling Plate.
Electrical Standarda. The units in question include yards and pounds as well as elec trical standards like ohms and volts, and the report recommends that each Dominion and India should be provided with a refer- fence standard of each unit of measurement to be compared re gularly with the originals.
Hong Kong St Leger, Starters Wisdom Stag King's or failure of the extra-territorial Colour, African Eve, Peppermint, negotiations depended very much Blue Boy. Go for a win on
The second part of the report on the internal political situation, he believed that public support in
recognises the value standardisation as a China was the most important
Starters Good and Hot, Iron to economy and toeff- factor. "The people of China should unite and fight for the Blood, Christmas Belle, Discord, cieney in the interests alike turn of Shantung and the re- Shanghai Beau, Fanling Stag, As of producers and consumers. abolition of extrality." The re- You Like It, Glory. My best tip urges the setting up of a central storation to China of complete her s tariff autonomy were the result
of vigorous public agitation.
of only three in a total of 88,000 bouquet of roses was presented to Wang hoped that Powers votes. Reuter's American Service. her ladyship
MISS ENGLAND II.
KAYE DON TO RACE IN SEGRAVE'S BOAT.
TO BREAK THE RECORD.
Rugby, Yesterday.
which had expressed friendship towards China, especially Britain,
CHRISTMAS BELLE.
means
standardising body, in any Domin fon where it does not already exist, and that central bodies should receive official support
Shek O Handicap "B" Class. Starters. Monterey Bay, financially through the Govern In the hall there was a variety of France and America, would give Christmas-Frolic, Marquis Hallment purchasing departments
concrete evidence of this. In Young Pretender, Fifty Fifty, and otherwise. the extra-territorial negotiations. Misty Eve, The Goods, November, China wanted sympathy in termas King's Counsel, New Year's Eve, of action, not merely words,
stalls all with beautiful things ar- rayed, which Lady. Peel took a keen interest in making several pur chases. Useful gifts and beautiful toys were well in evidence, and these suited all tastes and purses, and of special interest to the Ladies, is the Embroiderie Stall.
The fnfant orchestra, composed
Reater:
PRINCE'S VISIT.
Blue Heaven. I stand for
YOUNG PRETENDER.
The report recommends
gular and systematic consulta tion between various parts of the Empire with a view to establish- ing uniform standard specificn tions. The issue by each stand- Shek O Handicap "D" Class. Startera - Sunning, Osiris,ardising body of a mark or brand Movanagher, Dunce, Duke of to be applied under licence is re-
man, the sum of $2 per Miss England II, the speedboat of pupils of the St Mary's School TO ATTEND^^ BRITISH TRADE | Normandy II, Ploughman, commended. The great need in: month or part of a month, for police super vision.
BRITISH ORDERS.
SHOW IN JANUARY.
HELD IN BUENOS AIRES,
Rugby Yesterday.
Billiards, Mongolian Stag: Shiny stressed of the simplification by Pearl,
Thracian, Teuchit, reduction of a variety of sizes, Arabian Sea. The pick of this dimensions and Immaterial differ bunch is
ences in every-day, commodities with the object of eliminating waste and reducing the cost of Wireless production British Service
SUNNING.
in which Sir Henry Segrave lost rendered sweet selections, and the his life after setting up the world's musicians" looked very smart in water speed record, is to go to their original garb. Buenos Aire Argentine, next A Gaard of Honour was provided Spring to make a further attempt by the School Company of Girl to break the record at the Inter Guides which Lady Feel Inspected
It is stated that the Prince of
Shatin Handicap "A" Class Rugby, Yesterday: national Motor-boat Begaita to be prior to declaring the bazaar open.
Starters Spearmint, Pride of Three British firms have success held during the British Empire It will be contioned throughout Wales, probably accompanied by Letters from Colonel Rich fully tendered for the main plant Trade Exhibition there. Mr. Kave to-day and to-morrow (Sunday). Prince George, will leave Britain Tsingtao Windsor Stag, Chesa January 17 peake Bay Piccalli, Christmas mond, her designer and Mr new works which the South Don the racing motorist, will be, the closing at 10 pm
The object of the fair, which is for Argentina: on McWade, of the Cardington. In Arican Steel and Iron Industrial pilot-British Wireless Service.
annually hald, is to raise money to travelling as an ordinary passen Chimes. I stake for duced referring to holes which bulld In Pretoria specting Department, were pro Corporation, Limited, "intend to
ANOTHER RECORD,support several charitable institu- gor in the liner Oropesa. The occurred in the fabric during.
tions, including the St. Francis British Trade Exhibition will be Convent of Orphan Convent, Wanchal, the Sacred Heart opened by the Prince on March 17. for blind The Frince may do some flying girls, Chinese scho at Aberdeen during his visit, using one of the. Kowloon, and planes carried on the aircraft the St Mar
ital carrier Eagle, which will be the Peak Ro
etationed at Buenos Aires for the Exhibition British Wireless Ber- vice.
The expenditure involved is about
June. Might Commander Irwin, $2,300,000 British Wireless-Ser- FLIGHT TO SYDNEY IN SECOND commanding the R101, reported
on July 1 that the ship was heavy
possibility of the loss of gas. In have done 80, British Wireless
HANDPLANE!
vice.
In handling and referred to the
JOURNEY IN 20 DAYS
connection with hie report Col Service.
Richmond wrote to Major Scott,
Eariter News
Director of Afrahip Development,|
Bugby
terday:
alculating that the loss of lift Before the inquiry.
Eugby, Yesterday: Oscar Garden, Band
at about one ton per of the R101 was resumed aft
in 12 minster this morning, a demons
for particulars tion, by, maaha
from time to position of the gas
used in the I-fated
the given my
SURPLUS LOWER.
ahed in
NAVAL LIMITATION.
MEETING
LEGATES FAILS
3
WINDSOR STAG.
SELECTIONS,
1st Racey
Royal Flush. Majestic Hall Pride of Tsingtao. 2nd Face
Tonbridge... Tango Armony
3rd Race:
Peppercorn The Tiger. Litke Thunder. 4th Ra
APPOINTMENTS.
Mr John Daniel Lloyd resume) duty. as Superintendent of Importe and Exports, on October-81.
His Excellency the Governor has appointed Mr. Ronald Rockto Todd to be an Assistant Superin- and Exports, tendent of Impo with effect from November, York
He Exc dey the Governor, has appointed Mr
Enk to the
Affairs, with effect from
ber
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Governor
Dis
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CHIANG AND CHANG: