6
Corrective Foot Appliances and Preparations of
Dr. SCHOLL
Tee Flex and Toe Right
Zino-Pads
Foot Eazers
Bunion Spring Bunion Reducer
No Grip Heel Liner
Walk Strate Heel Pads
- Tri Spring Arch Support
Anterior Metatarsal Arch
Support
Foot Soap and Powder-
Corn Salve
Bunion Lotion
•
Fizo Corn Platers
Bromidrosil Powder
"2" Drop Corn Remedy
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO
FREE DEMONSTRATION.
Tru Span Arch Support
Foot Cream
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
ESTABLISHED 1841.
lasitarę (0we/s
Supersedes allald Fash need i Camelia
Pauler 20
BALT
The New Era in
in persomt hygiene
HYGIENIC, COMFORTABLE,
ABSORBENT.
Ja
3.
Stat.
Doctors and Nurses recommend “CAMELIA"
Simply ask for
for its many advantages.
Camelia +
Refuse Imitations.
Obtainable from dispensaries and leading stores.
G. FALCONER & CO., (HONG KONG) LTD.
WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS
DIAMOND MERCHANTS. Union Building (opposite G.P.O.)
Agents for:-~~ ADMIRALTY CHARTS,
ROSS'S BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES, KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
ENGLISH SILVERWARE, direct from Manufacturers, High Class English Jewellery,
SAVE
Clothes Expense DRY
BUT BEWARE
of cheap Dry Cleaning. So called Chemical Cleaning is soap and water with a little spirit spotting. Such methods do not preserve cloth from moth and other insects."
There is no gurer method to preserve your clothes during the Summer than Genuine Dry Cleaning and Sealing in a Moth Proof
SPECIAL VALETERIA SERVICE
Commencing May, 1981, at No. 2. Peninsula Hotel Arcade and at No, 364, Nathan Road (next door to Majestic Theatre),
THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO.
Sanitary. Laundrymen, Dyer and Dry Cleaners.
Receiving Depote and Agents
Hard Once & Worka: Mongkok, Tel 57082 (Kowloon Hotel Dapot). Hong Kong Depot::16, Stanley Street, Tek-81270-PICK Lel-Dipot: Peninsula Hotel (Visitors only). Hong Kong Hotel (Visitors only),
THE CHINA
MAIL.
ciated in Italy with
the great names of Rosmini and Gioberti,
bas similarly been disavowed and
WHITEAWAYS
SUMMER HELMETS
THE
EIMPERIAL TROPICAL SUN HELMET
W
BRAND
WHITEAWAYS STANDARD VALUE
THE
IMPERIAL
HELMET
SUN & WEATHER PROOF. It is English manufacture. Made from special light fibre, and covered with a
Excel stronz white drill. leal shape and fit.
$13.50
HAWKE'S HELMETS.
These Helmets are recognised as the best. Comfort- able fitting. White Drill Covering.
$21.50 & $25.00.
CALCUTTA PITH HELMETS LIGHT COOL and RELIABLE
MEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW & CO., LTD.
The China Mail
[Every evening except Sunday. Annual subscription, excluding postage abroad, H.K. 336, payable in advance. Local delivery free.]
Overland China Mail:
[The weekly edition of the "China Mail." Annual subscription, II.K. $13 including postage $19, pay- able in advance]
Published by
The Newspaper Enterprise, Ltd. Printers & Publishers.
No, 3A, WYNDHAM STREET, HONG KONG.
TELEPHONES-- Business Office: 20022, Editorial Department: 24641. Cable Address:-Mall, Hong Kong.
All communications should be addressed to the Newspaper En- terprise, Ltd., to whom all remit- tances should be made payable.
London Offices:-S. H. Bywaters &Co., Ltd., 7, Garrick Street, Londen, W.C.2.
that had until then been uttered,
crushed. The development of the
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1931.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
(Continued from Page 1)
I am very sorry to see that an
last decade has clearly shown Now York City, its Fire Managers that the educated bourgeoisie, the for the United States of America, old friend of mine, Mr. W. E. tiers etat, in whose hands the exclusivo of the Pacific Coast Ter-Smith, is retiring-many of us will
ritory.
miss him endly but will all wish supreme power was formerly
The organisation has represent him many years of happiness free vested throughout Europe, is ed the Society as United States from worries. Our good wishes either entirely lost. to the Marine Managers and Attorneys will also go with Mr. Lauder on his Church, or, at all events, indif- since 1920, and we have every con- well-earned holiday, during which
Adence in them.
Mr. Gray will carry on with the ferent to its modern tendencies.
You will remember that the So-knowledge that he has the confid The educated bourgeoisie, which, eiety's Fire business in the United ence of us all. under the guise of Fascism, con- States of America, was very con-
Repor! Adopted. It has
The report and accounts were trols the fields of politics, science, aiderably curtailed in 1927.
now been decided to recommence adopted unanimously, after which finance, art, and administration, the business on conservative lines, the retiring directors, the Hon. Mr. does not trouble itself about that and we have every hope that a suc-|C. G. S. Mackie and Mr. J. Owen great spiritual universal mon-cessful, business can be gradually Hughes were re-elected, upon the
built up.
moten of Mr. J., Douglas Butcher, seconded by Mr. D. V. Steavenson,
archy which Rome, as heir of the
Future Prospects.
Caesars, claims for the Vatican, You will notice, Gentlemen, that The auditors, Messra. Lowe, Blog- and to which the Curia of to-day I have refrained from commenting | ham and Matthews and Linstead still clings. The more the hope on the immediate prospects of the and Davis, were also re-elected, upon Society's business. In times of the proposal of Mr. A. Stevenson, of being able to regain these trade prosperity it is very difficult seconded by Mr. J. M. Gordon. middle classes of society dis-to foresee a declins, and in times of appears, the more decidedly does depression it is equally difficult to the Curia perceive that it must foretell when a revival will take
place. seek the support and the regen-when the long expected trade re- I would however say that
eration of its power in the steadi- covery occurs the Society is in athe Society's Directors. Under
News in Brief.
One case of diphtheria was notified yesterday.
Directors Fees Increased Hon. Mr. Shenton then moved an alteration in directers' fees, any- ing:-I rise to propose an altera→→ Hon in the remuneration paid to
Section 95 of the Articles of Asso-
ly 'growing democracy, and en-position immediately to benefit, deavour through the medium of Gentlemen, considering the times clation the directors shall be paid I think the figures before you can cut of the funds of the Society re- universal suffrage to secure the influence which this new alliance connection I would like to pay a high the rate of $2,000 each per annera be called satisfactory, and in thia | muneration for their services at
is able to offer.
tribute to our General Manager, or such other sums (if any) as the Mr. Paul Lauder. I feel it is to a Saclety in General Meeting may great extent due to the conservative from time to time determine. policy he has adopted that the So- I think you will all agree with (Chinese)ciety is in such a sound position me, Gentlemen, that a sum which to-day. He has been ably support- | works out in Sterling at the cur- ed by a most efficient staff stationed rent rate of exchange at rather The lowest open air temperature throughout the World, and I wish loz3 than £100 per annum le not yesterday was 77 degrees, The to express our thanks to all for the a sufficient fee for the responsibili humidity was 87 at 10 am, and 88 good work they have done, and are ties which our Directors are called at 4 p.m.
doing in maintaining the efficiency upon to carry. I therefore have of the Society at the highest level very much pleasure in proposing Yesterday boat people in the har-possible. (Applause).
that the fee be raised to E200 per that the papacy required a terri-bour found the decomposed body of Sinco we last met Mr. W. E..] annum, I feel confident, Gentle- torial sovereignty in order to en- an unknown Chinese floating near Smith, the Society's Inspector, has me, that this proposal will meet
Bervice."
with your approval. sure its full independence, and Buoy No. B10-Murder is suspect-retired from our
Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin seconded that its interests were, therefore, ed by the Criminal Investigation Smith proceeded to the East for the
Department, who have instituted en-service of the old China Trader's the motion, which was carried. incompatible with the existence quiries.
Insurance Company (now the Bri- This concluded the business. of the kingdom of Italy as then
tish Traders Insurance Company)
Those Present. . Whilst placing tea leaves out to in the year 1899, and upon the The Hon. Mr.. C. G. 'S. Mackie constituted. The inevitable, con-
dry on the roof of a house in amalgamation of that Company with (Chairman); the Ilon. Mr. W. H. sequence ensued.
Queen's Road Enst yesterday, Authe Society he joined the Society's Bell, Messrs. J. A. Plummer, J. P. Italy regarded the Pope more Tscung (31), stated to be a ten-leaf Staff. He hau lled positions at Warron, (Directors), and Paul than ever as a foe within its worker, accidentally fell into the many of our Branches and has act- Lauder, (General Manager).
Bevere in-ed In charge at Head Office. Mr. Shareholders: Messrs, J. W. walls, and the policy of the Pepe, street, and sustained
juries. He died shortly after Smith has given most valuable ser- Alabaster, A. E. S. Alves, as regards Italy, aimed at re-admission to the Government Civil vice to the Society and I am sure Wm. Allen, G. $. Archbutt, plachg the kingdom by one or Hospital.
the
more republics, in which
The body of an unknown Chinese temporal power should, in some woman, stated to be about 40 years
structions
Mr.
G. A. L. Plummer, G. H. Potts, C.
Savard Remedios, V. R. V. Ribelro, Harold Seth, the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, V. F. Soares, M. A. R, Souza, D. V. Steavenson, A. Steven. son, and R. L. Stewart.
you will all join me in wishing him | Joha Bentley. *J. Douglas Butcher, T. N. Chau, B. M. C. da a very happy retirement.
Auditore Fees.
Cunha, "Chau Yuc-teng, R. A. Mr. Lauder is proceeding on Dastur, H. B. L. Dowbiggin, John form of other, find a place. But old, was found washed up on the leave next week and will be return- Fleming, W. B. Finnigan, J. the continuance of the Republic foreshore of Balley's Shipyard, ating here in November. He has had Gardner, J. M. Gordon, H. C. Gray, in Paris
To Kwa-wan, yesterday. A post a strenuous time and I trust his V. M Grayburn, Ho Kom Tong, was a condition pré-
mortem examination, revealed that holiday will prove beneficial. Dur. O.BE., W. F. Leckle, ́, J. H. Little, cedent to the establishment of a death was caused by drowning. The ing his absence our Sub-Manager, W. R. Mansfield, J. L. McPherson, Republic in Rome, and the first Police suspect that the case may be Mr. H. C. Gray, will be in acting had no chance of existence if the one of suicide.
charge of the Society,
There is one democracy in France did not re-
other matter to Sing Kang-sang, of 29, Nathan which I must refer before closing. main in power. The result was Road, described
Shanghai As you are aware the Society's Ac the policy of "Ralliement." In ladies tailor, was this morning counts are audited by Messrs. Lowe, were given to the charged at the Kowloon Magistracy Bingham & Matthews and Messrs. French Catholics to break with with taking the designation of a Linstead & Davis. Each of these Police Constable for an unlawful Firms has in the past been paid a monarchial' principles, and both purpose on May 27. He was re-fee of $2,000 per annum, and it is exterially and internally to manded for one week, bail of $200 proposed this year to raise the fee Power of the Pope.
to $3,000 per annum. I feel sure cleave to the Republic as repre- being allowed.
that under existing conditions the. The recent disturbances insenting the best form of conati-
Whilst the ferry launch Man Pat increase will meet with your ap- Rome between Catholics and tutional government. In carry-was on a journey from Hong Kong proval.
Shamphuipo, an unemployed Fascists are not quite so seriousing out the regime of Rampolla to
Chinese named Leung Ho (36), as might at first be imagined, the Vatican left no stone unturn-residing at the Ko Shing Hing shop. and do not, on the whole, revealed in its attempt to coerce the Queen's Road West, is alleged to Mr. Grayburn, in seconding the any change of attitude on the conscience of the French Royal- have attempted to end his life by motion, sald:-It is with great part of the Italian people toward its did not even stop at dis. Jumping overboard into the water pleasure that I rise to second the the Pope. There is no doubt honour, as was evidenced by thee was rescued and sent to the Gov-proposal made by the Chairman
ernment Civil Hospital.
that the Report and Accounts as that the aim of Signor Mussolini case of the unhappy Monseigneur
presented be adopted. E. J. Collins was at the Central I think you will all agree with me
Hong Kong. Friday, May 29, 1931.
MIR ARCT,
:
MR. V. M. GRAYBURN.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Successful Year.
Immediately after the meeting of the Union Insurance Society, the annual meeting of the China Eire Insurance Company, Ltd., was
held.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.
In moving the adoption of the said: The Report, Mr. Mackie, Report and Accounts were issued on May 11, and, subject to your ap- preval I will follow the usual
| In'allocating to Pope Pius the re-d'Hulst, who, in order to evade Magistracy yesterday, before Mr. that considering the evil times we procedure and take them, as well
4
to the
stricted area in Rome known as the censorship of his pamphlet w. Schofield, charged with having have been going through, and I re- ns the Auditors' Report as read. Vatican City was ostensibly to on Old Testament criticism, had obtained a meal from the Royal gret to say are still experiencing, The Working Account for the curtail the temporal power and to abandon both his King and his Hong Kong Golf Club to the value it is wonderful that the Union can year 1920 shows a balanes of limit his political authority, but principles, only to die in exile of of $1.35 by pretending that he was repeat the dividend of former $297,752.87. Your Directors re
L G. Allison, a member of the years; it is no mean attainment, I commend that a final dividend of Fascists as a body, though re-a broken heart.
Club. The case was characteristic of Worship imposed a fine
He pleaded guilty. His and has not been achieved without $9 per share, a Bonus Dividend of volutionary in spirit,
are still
of $40 or tremendous work and worry on the $6. gor_share and an Exchange loyal adherents of the Church. A the whole Catholic monarchial four weeks hard inbour in default, part of our General Manager and Bonus Dividend of $14 per share limited circle of Fascist opinion party, which, owing
Staff, who have earned our best be paid to Shareholders, abscrbing Messrs. Anderson, Meyer
thanks for their efforts.
$680,000, and that the Balance be in Rome was deeply offended by Pope's interference in French
Company, Ltil, sold agents for The I am sure you will agree with carried forward to Underwriting the Lateran Treaty of 1929, it is politics, became disintegrated General Electric Refrigerators, wish our Chairman in hoping for peace Suspense Account, to close the Ac true, for it established once and dissolved, a fate that was all to announce that, la order to accomand prosperity to China and Iudio, .count for the year 1929.
The Balance at credit of the 1930 again the Pope's declining tem- the more painful seeing that the modate the many people who were two countries in which we are all poral power and in a sense con "Rallement failed to influence they are giving another demonstra time I cannot help thinking that to Out of this Balance your Directors.
At the same Warking Account is $1,423,795.75. unable to view the first exhibition, greatly. Interested, solidated his position in regard the course of events. The tion of their models at the Wing On assist them to that end a general recommend the payment of an to the Monarchy: The present "atheistic" Republic did not for Co. (ground floor) between the return of confidence and peace is (Continued on Page 7.) disagreement approaches nothing one moment think of putting on hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.. on June needed in other important parts of the world, and the sooner the lead, like in gravity the cause celebre sackcloth, or even of giving the 2, and 8.
in that respect is given the batter it will be for everybody.
:
Ten Years Ago.
*
of 1887, however, when Pope Church a single proof of esteem Mr. Shofk Juman, a well known Leo XIII was surrounded by a and sympathy. Gradually the member of the local Indian com- To a mere banker an insurance hostile force in Italy.
[From the "China Mail” of Church degenerated into a politi-munity, died at his residence in company's account is somewhat At that time a remarkable cal party, whose leaders came He was 54 years of age and, had been us appear to be so good 1: do_not
May 29, 1921]. Sharp Street yesterday morning. difficult to analyze, but these before transformation took place in into close contact with the Social for many years on the staff of the think I need criticise them in any
Today's dollar la worth 2/6. Leo's spirit and policy, and with Democrats. This movement Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and way except favourably. With the
Commenting on the Cricket Inter It was brought about one of the went far beyond the intentions Godown Co. The funeral, which fall in silver the Society's silver
closed, on Thursday, most momentous changes in the of the Pope, but it was difficult to the Mohammedan Cemetery, Happy value when converted to gold, but Shanghal papers to hand are un
was largely attended, took place at reserves naturally show a smaller Port which attitude of the Church toward undo it or hold it in check,
Valley, last evening,
against this their liabilities Ing sila anfmous that Hong Kong's fielding the problems of the times and Since then the Pehabilitation
ver have fallen if expressed in gold, feature of the match and was their impelling forces. A rap of the Church has become, in Church yesterday, the Dean's re in the balance sheet. A general rate of the Shanghal scoring. With "At the annual meeting of the Peak though this of course is not shown materially responsible for the slow brochement With France inevit many points, a fait accompli, but, port, we read, in which it was stat fall in prices and dullness in trade stronger bowling department our ably entailed not only an alliance internally, events have not kept ed that the fabric of the church was must be sharply reflected in insur players, would have given a better with modern democracy, but Also pace with it. Cathelle om konted that this Wadance necounts, na in other line or account of themaalves. As It was recognition of Ita principles ciam has withered away in France, report and accounts were adopted business and inevitably leads to Davis and Reid did excellent work senseless competition, but we can In the early stages of the game. and alme. In Rome there was no 48 it has in Germány, "Libera Wicials, elected were as follows:- have full confidence that tre The setting of the field was very i Committee, the Trustees, Dishop of room for both Fope and King. Catholicism, which was the o
off-Victoria Rev. E. G. Powell, the strength of the Union and its aff. popular with the spectater, for al The note of the Pope to Rampolla spring, aled after being placed Dean Mr. H. 8. Clippingdale and sted companies with the though there was only one fielder on of October 8, 1895, declared, in under a ban by Rome. The na. Mr. H, Owen Hughes, Secretary, Billy and zeal of the whole the onside, the bowling was 80 AC-
the Daan.
#Maurer, Mr. Clip Better times come round. terms more decided than any tional religious movement, asso-pingdale,
staff, will weather any storm unul curats that very low balla, were
turned round to leg