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MONG KUNG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. (acorporated in Jong kung
ESTABLISHED 1845.
No. 27,982. HONG KONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1931,
BRITISH
GESTURE
Suspend Naval Building Programme.
UNITED STATES TRADE KIANGSU - TOKOOKA U. S. GOLD ANOTHER
RETURNS.
Large Drops in Exports and Imports.
11. MONTHS' SURVEY.
MARU CASE.
Arising Out of a Collision.
$80,000 CLAIMS.
HEAP
YET MOUNTING HIGHER.
"YELLOW PERIL
New York, Yesterday. The action, involving over $80,000| 46° Drops of more than a in all, brought by Butterfield Swire
milliard dollars in ex- Kaisha, and vice versa, arising out and Co., against the Nippon Yusen
ports, and nine hundred of a collision between the 8.5. Kiangsu (B. & S.) and the 8.8.
Takooka Maru (N.Y.K.) in Hong
million dollars in imports are revealed in the fig Kang harbour on March 23 Isst, ures of the foreign trade was resumed in Admiralty, Jurisdic-
the past eleven months. Balance of trade, how-
the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp,
Le Assessor.
The China
for November is forty- Stokes and three million dollars, and NYK for the eleven months three hundred million Bowley), dollars. Reuter.
Mr. Eldon Patter, K.C., con- tinuing his apening address said that when the Court boxe yesterday, his Lordship
LATEST STOCK RETURNS.
27
TO-DAY'S
DOLLAR.
The
closing rate of the 'doller on demand, to-day was 1/5 7/10,
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
RIDDING BRITAIN OF SMOKE.
New Coal Process to
Be Developed.
SALERVI. SYSTEM.
qqqat i
Ryby, Yesterday,
DOWN
The FORT) Hall Mark
of a Superlative Product
PRINCE OF WALES ON TRAVEL
TOO LITTLE KNOWN OF THE CHARMS OF BRITAIN
NEED FOR EXTENDED TRAVEL
DAILY HERALD SAYS SO. London, Yesterday. Government is consi- cheen in honour
Sir Eric Hambro, at a lun- of Commenda- dering the suspension of tore Piero Salerni, who has de- the whole British naval veloped a process for low tem Washington, Yesterday. with the exception of Salerni system. He said he had "TRAVEL & TRADE ARE INTERNATIONAL,"
building programme, expressed his confidence. in the United States' stocks submarines, according responsibility
WELDING OF EMPIRE.
perature carbonisation of coal.
decided himself to shoulder the for provision of
of the system, which promised
motor fuels. ---
The
of the United States for tien in, the Supreme Court before of gold are actually in-ito the Daily.' Herald initial funds for the development K.C.) with the Hon. Comdr. G. H. creasing. Figures for This paper says the ques- of any to restore prosperity to Hole, R.N.-(Retd) (Harbour master he eleven months ended tion is now being con- the British Mining Industry, but ever, is still considerably
November 30 show:--- Navigation Co. are
sidered by the Cabinet's to rid the country of smoke, and ir America's favour, as represented by Mr. Eldon Potter Imports $522,000,000.
sub-committee, and if de- create a home suunly of oil and the surplus of exports KC and Mr. FC. Jenkin, KC..
Exports $434,000,000.
cided upon suspension Service,
British Wireless Cinstředed by Mesara. Jahnson,
Reuter's Master). while the →→
American will be temporary and are represented by Mr. Service.
contingent upon the pro-
SIAM AND BRITAIN ON THE H. G. Sheldon (instructed by
'PHONE. Messi's. Hastings: Denny's and
THEgress made at the forth- coming Disarmament!
Rugby, Yesterday. Conference to be held in nounces that from
Postmaster-General an- to-morrow February. It is hoped telephone service will be available such suspension will give and Northern Ireland to Siam, the British delegation at the route being by wire to Ber- the-Conference-a-strong
lin-and-thenco-by-wireless-to Bangkok-British Wireless Ser weapon in pressing for vice. European naval and work in the sense of effecting a the Departament of Overseas military reductions. If check on the way of the ship. Trade, at Sheffield, referring to the Conference results That was obvious, and the paint mensures for correcting the ad- are satisfactory, suspen- was one of importance. He said verse trade balance said that There is no material change in that if the Japanese Captain had tariff duties must not be regard- sion could be made per-
dropped both anchors. when he ed as unalterable. Their inci-manent. altered his course La N.E there dence and continuance must be would have been no collision. It justified by the test of efficient was in his submission, that it was production for home and export clear in İnw that the Japanese Cap-! merkels.
LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
No Material Change This Morning.
STILL STEADY.
- —
The official summary issued the Stock Exchange to-day states:
by
the rates this morning, the market being quietly steady,
Sales.
Wharves, $154,
Hotels
old), $15.
Trums, $21/$21.10.
Lane, Crawford's (old), $6:60: Providents fold). $54. Dairy Farms, $29.20.
Humphreys (old), $18. II.K. Amusements, $20.
Buyers.
Hotels (eld), $14,80, Raube, $42.
Humphreys (old), $18,
II K. Electrics, $76.
Trams, $20.90.
Chinese Esinies, $95.
Canton Ices, $54.
Duiry Farms, $281.
Entertainments (new), $16. H.K. Lands, $80.
Providents (old), $5 16.
Providents (new), $2.35. Ewcs, Tls. 154.
Peak Trams (new), $74. Telephones (part paid), $2531.
Cements trombined). $18 PO. H.K. Amusements, $19.00. H.K. Government Loan, $2%
cent premium.
Sellers.
Ewas, Tis. 15.90.
S.C. Enterprises, $10,
China Lights, $27.00.
ANOTHER ANTI-DUMPING
ORDER.
The Coming Ottawa
Conference.
have been misted by the may argument concerning the weight of an anchor, in regard to the way of a g ateamer. He remarked that when
ITS OPPORTUNITIES. the anchor touched the ground,! which was a matter of seconds at
Rugby, Yesterday. the most, it would at once begin to Major Colville. Secretary to
from all parts of Great. Briinin
CABINET BUSY AT WORK.
Rugby, Yesterday. The Prime Minister presided to-day at two meetings of the
Cabinet, when the survey of cur- rent problems, begun Inst Mon- It is recalled that Mr.fcuit points, requiring more pro- day, was completed. Many dif-
C. B. Alexander, in intro-longed consideration, have been
referred to
tain was solely Huble.. The colli- Dealing with the approaching: lon could have been avoided if the Ottawa Conference, he said Gov-ducing the Naval Etim- during the rites, which N.Y.K. steamer's master had tak n ernment would attend with eager mates in March, declared porting no later than January 12, proper stops and exercised ordinary minds and ready hands. He that if further progress when Members of the Cabinet precautions. (He would maintain honed the onnortunity would be
will reassemble in Lohdon. this to the end. Mr. Potter also taken to weld the Empire to-
in agreed reductions
The Prime Minister lenvea leontended that the Japanese Cun-¡ rrether on economic lines. If were made at the Dis-London to-morrow night for Los
lain knew he was doing something the Emnire combined on a com-armament
siemouth, where he will spend Conference, Christmas. junjustified, in that he was crossing mon trade policy world com-
British Wireless the path of an inward bound ahip. petition in export trade could be the Government would Service."
Counsed then dealt with the case faced with confidence.-British be able to cancel, post-
THE GIANT CUNARDER.
ngainst thes,s. Kiangsu, It was. Wireless Service. alleged against them that they were ! Igoing at an excessive speed.
was foggy. What was their posi- tion? At 7.45 the engines of the Kiangsu were put a dead slow, and
Rugby. Yesterday.
The Directors of the Cunard
pone, or vary different FRANCO-BRITISH REPARATIONS items.
Apart from the effect
of the Disarmament Con-
TALKS.
Rugby, eYsterday.
Sir Frederick Leith Ross, of{
so continued until just be or the Steamship Company to-day conference, Naval suspen- the Treasury, is leaving to-mor collision. Hia Lordship, Counsel, also knew that their course cision to suspend work on the
said sidered in private the recent de sion will mean a saving row for aris, where he will ex- was altered to N.W. by West with giant lir.
probably of several mil-tives of the French Government
change views with representa the object of taking the Klangau
ver to the starboard side of the reported he had received no re-
subsequently ions sterling. fairway. In coming to a conclu-
quest to meet Government and, sion as to whether they were going for the moment. there was no
The Chirman
N'
in anticipation of an Internation-
非
SAYS "EMPIRE'S BEST PUBLICIST.”.
London, Yesterday.
In pursuance of his role as the "Empire's Best Publicist," the Prince of Wales stirringly address- ed the annual meeting of the Travel Association of Great Britain and Ireland and declared that too little was known abroad of what the British Isles had to offer. There was too much talk of the fin- ancial and industrial difficulties afflicting Britain equally with the rest of the world.
"This is the moment to impress the world that we are alive and mean to go forward again." He extolled the virtues of travel, and said it was "only by free exchange of goods, services, and visits that the world can live in comfort, peace, and mutual understanding." He was glad the Association, in advertising the fact that the British Isles could "present interesting and efficient places," were-not overlooking the need of showing to others that Britain had some very great industries, because the adaptation of the old rhyme, at present was very true, namely:
'Early to bed, Early to rise, But you'll soon be burst,
If you don't advertise.""
(Laughter and cheers).
Regter.
Rugby, Yesterday.
At a meeting of the Travel Association, the Prince of Wales
al Conference on Reparations said that too little was known of the charm of Britain, while too It is understood that wort has been received from the much was heard of her financial and industrial difficulties which,
which may be held after a re- per at a proper speed or not, it mu.t fresh news to report. British Mr. Neville Chamber- Special Advisory Committee un- he regretted, Britain shared with the world.
be remembered that there were a Wireless Service. number of elementary conditions that had to be taken into considera-.
¡tion.
with its praition uncertain, with'
N.Y.K. ship.
lain is strongly support-der the Young Plan now sitting
Int Ba
He emphasised the need for extended travel. If, temporarily, ing the idea. The ships The date and place of the meet the British people were being dissuaded from travelling abroad for pleasure, as apart from business, foreign countries would realise that this was merely an emergency measure. As soon as the situa- tion became more stabilised, British people would, certainly, go abroad again, just as the Travel Association hoped people in coun- tries and overseas would visit Britain,
MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL BETTER.
In law, Capt. Ritchie concerned were provided ing has not yet been fixed.-Bri- Mr. Potter asked his Lordship, to bear in mind that at this tms, the was so bound to anticipate that in the programme an- tish Wireless, Service, ship was not at sea, in a fog, and Lastly, there was the current.
Counsel submitted that on the nounced last March and ships all around it, and in a place evidence, and in this regard he asked would normally have where ships are not compelled by
his Lordship to look at the chart be-| commenced in February. London, Yesterday. any rule of the road to keep in any having heard
fore him, that Captain Ritchie, The Board of Trades' third particular course.
fog algnal on They comprise two 7,000 That was his anti-dumping order is expected first paint.
the port bow came to to be issued to-night. It is re- Kiangsu's position at 7.45 w28 of an inward bound ship could come
the and one 5,000-ton arm- ported that it will, probably, in vitally important, because then Cap- to in the circumstances of the case. la leader, light destroy-most favourable. clude a duty on foreign cotton goods.-Reuter.
SHIP'S OFFICER LOCATED.
Fears as to the safety of Mr. D. F. Fairfax, Chief Officer of the a.s. On Lee (who was yesterday reported by Captain Mitchell
as having been missing since Saturday) have been allayed.
Mr. Fairfax, who is not a Scotsman, was located in the centio of the city yesterday, thus removing the anxiety over possibility that he might have fallen Into the sen on coming ashore on Saturday.
Rugby, Yesterday.
"Travel and trade are international," the Prince said, "and it New York reports of a bulle was only by exchanging goods, services, and visits that we can
Churchill records his progress as
He submitted that the only conclusion, which the master oured cruisers, one flotilth issued regarding Mr. Winston live in comfort peace and mutual understanding.. If we always stay
The decle've
British Wireless Service..
tain Ritchle knew exactly where he outward bound ship.
that that was the whistle of an ers, four sloops, one gun- pleurisy have improved. Wounds washing, it will be a precarious livelihood for the whole world." fact of the case was not so much the boat, and two auxiliary chill is suffering much less pain. Counsel's second point was that hearing of the whistle on the port vessels. Captain Ritchie was in a fairway, bow but that that was the whist'e where he knew that it was the duty of an outward bound slegmer. No of inward and outward bound sane captain of a ship would cross eteamera to keep to a proper course. a fairway in a fog. The whistle
In law, Captain Ritchie was entitled bearing could only give an
to assume that the Tokoooka Maru proximate position. was keepin the rule of the road.
ap-
After further contentions. Mr. Mr. Potter's third paint was that Potter pointed out that if the Court, there was nothing in front or be was sutisfied that Capt. Ritchie hind the Kiangsu on the starboard was justified, that on hearing the side, with which Captain Richie whistle he knew the ship to be aut- may be concerned.
ward bound, than the case would endi Fourthly, Captain Ritchie was in there.
a fairway, a plece of water, where Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C, then read
he could never anticipate that he Captain Ritchie's evidence, in full,
would find an outward bound ship on and the cross-examination was read.
the northern side of the fairway, by Mr. H. G. Sheldon:
where he eventually found the The case is proceeding.
if you are busy, glean the news of the day from the back page, where you will find it con- veniently, summaris- ed for you.
Symptoms of at home and try to eke out a livelihood by taking in each others'
are heuling well, and Mr. Chur
-British Wireless Service.
CONGRATULATIONS.
League's Handling of
Manchuria Dispute.
M.. BRIAND'S REPLY.
París, Yesterday. The United States Ambasan- dor, Mr. Edge, visited M, Briand to-day to offer his Government's congratulations on the success of the League Council's session.
M. Briand replied that ho greatly valued American support in so delicate an affair as the Sino-Japanese dispute-Reuter.
FILMS AS AID TO
EDUCATION
Rugby, Yesterday.
A report of an experiment by the Middlesex Educational Authorities in Ofteen schools on the use of special sound films as an ald to teaching, slates that, the committee find films arouse and maintain interest, help to develo» originality, encourage chil-... dren to read more widely, enrich personal experience, and cor- relate the work of the classroom with the life of the world out- side.
.
Talk films, it is stated, bring the greatest benefit to the dullest children, achieving a greater awakening of intelectual consciousness than has been achieved by any other means-British Wireless Service.
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