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HONG KONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1931,
INQUIRY · COMMISSION WANTED":
IN MANCHURIA® - URGENTLY
THE DIPHTHERIA
EPIDEMIC.
Foolhardy to Court Trouble.
Paris, Yesterday. A further hitch has arisen over the constitution of the Commission of Enquiry owing to the difficulty of finding a British member.
All others have, virtually, been appointed.
It is now learned that the American member will not be Mr. Hines. Probably it will be an Army General, whose name is W.[not mentioned, but not General
Dawes.
INDIAN "REDS” APOLOGISE.
Promise to Be Good Boys in Future.
SITUATION IN HAND.
Peshawar, Yesterday, The menace to peace in the removed. A small body of Bri Frontier Province has now been
tish troops has again been draft ed into the city, but there has been no renewal of last night's
demonstrations.
BRITONS AND THE CRISIS
VOLUNTARY GIFTS TO THE TREASURY.
TAX - PAYERS
WAIVE RIGHTS TO REFUNDS.
INDOOR PARTY. Seen this morning, Dr. G. Pope, M.O.H., said that no new!
The need for sending out the Shirts" were arrested last week.
One hundred and twenty "Red cases of diphtheria had been re-Commission very quickly is beat Kohat.
They are released ported to him up to 11.15 o'clock, ing urged by Dr. Hoo, who re- after apologising and promising and remarked, "So far so good." cently made a representation to to abstain from further disturb
Ragby, Yesterday, M. Briand about it... It is learned, from a reliable
Heavy instalments of Income M. Briand shared Dr. Hoo's unofficial source, however, that view, but point that a reply had rest in the Khattak district, million pounds, are due for pay There is still some slight un- Tax, totalling about two hundred two cases have occurred on the not yet been received to the in-where meetings have been held ment next month, and authorities mainland since 2 o'clock this vitation to Britain to nominate in defiance of Government's or express confidence that the morning, and, it is possible, that
@member. these cases had not been report-
money will be forthcoming be ed to the M.O.II. when interview
fore the end of the financial year, .....!
ances.
¿
der-Reuter
Sir George Eulas Foster.
Dr. Hoo paid a late call at thế Quai d'Orsay to-day and saw Senor Massigli, head of the DISTINGUISHED SON Our representative naked Dr. League of Nations section, and Pope's opinion of the inclination it is understood Dr. Hoo asked
OF CANADA DEAD. in certain quarters to regard the that the League should take ac "Keep away from crowds" tion in view of the recrudescence warning as applying only to ga of Japanese activities. therings confined spaces in- This view is also expressed in doors and high there was no dan-fthe recent note from Dr. Hoo to ger of contact in outdoor gather-M. Briand. The latter has cir- 85 YEARS OLD. ings.
culated it to other members of "Not even if there happens to the Council, but there is no like-
Ottawa, Yesterday. be a carrier in the gathering?", lihood that a special meeting of The death is announced of the our representative asked. the Couricil will be called-Reu-Right Hon'ble Sir George Eulas
Foster-Reuter..
March 31,
TO-DAYS DOLLAR. closing rate of the dollar demand, to-day was 1/5 5/16.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
SINO - JAPANESE NOTES TO LEAGUE.
Japanese Accused of Bombing Stations.
BRIGADE FROM KOREA.
Geneva, Yesterday.
A Japanese note to the League announces that a mixed brigade has been despatched from Kores to the vicinity of Antung.
BOMB
Furt DU
DP
EXPLOSION IN
POST OFFICE
AMERICAN
CLERK'S ARMS BLOWN OFF.
THE REPARATIONS CONFERENCE
Experts Narrowing Down Differences.
LAUSANNE JAN. 187
Rugby, Yesterday.
- TWO ITALIANS ARRESTED,
Easton, Pennsylvania,
Yesterday.
One Post Office official was killed and two seriously injured to-day in consequence of the ex- plosion of two postal packages here among a batch of seven ad- dressed to the Italian Consul- General in New York, the Italian Consulate at Pittsburg, and several Italian and other foreign
A Chinese note to the League declares that the Japanese have bombed Tua Janshan, Chengwou and Sishan stations on the Pek- ing-Mukden line, and adds that the Japanese are dividing their
Conversations between British papers in New York. troops into three groups with and French experts in an- The packages were left at the view to making an advance upon ticipation of the International Post Office by two men who de Chinchow-Reuter.
Conference on Reparations will parted hurriedly... Officials, who shortly be resumed. They are became suspicious, were examin- directed to narrowing down ing the parcels, when one ex the margin of difference be ploded, killing one of the clarks tween the British and French and blowing off both the arms of thesis on various outstanding another clerk.
LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
Steady Tone This Morning.
Sales.
Wharves, $154.
Star Ferries, $9814-
· Watsons," $17.95 Ewos, Tia. 16.
taken the initiative, so far na it is concerned, that the Conference could most conveniently be held at | Lausanne, and that, subject to the approval of other Powera, it should begin on January - 18. — British Wireless Service.
The police believe it to be the utcome of a plot against the scist aiming at the murder of
fan financiers, and diplomata,
bombs may have
other Post Office
questions, and, it is hoped, a con- The second parcel exploded siderable measure of common polley while being examined in the open Many notable examples of
will emerge for submission to their air by n dynamite expert who practical patriotism are on record
Governments before the Conference Was seriously injured. “ In which taxpayers have waived
assembles. It la recognised that The police have arrested two their rights to repayment of tax.
FAIR ENQUIRIES,
présent circumstances are un New York Italians, who were Sur-tax payers have, in some
favourable for achieving a perman-reported to have been seen leav cases, added gifts to the pay. The official summary issued by ant settlement. It is hoped, how ing the vicinity of the Post Office ments which they have made in the Stock Exchange to-day states: ever, that a temporary arrangement about the time the explosion oc advance. Voluntary gifts of On the last day of the year. aon reparation payments, that will curred. Reuter money, ranging from a trivial steady tone was observable at the tide over the crisis in Germany sum of fifteen penice up to hum opening session this morning will be reached at the Conference. dreds of pounds, have been sent there being fair enquiries for in-The British Government has to the Treasury, and gifts investment stocks. kind consisting of pieces of Dr. Pope replied that he did ter.
jewellery and other valuable not. see what harm a carrier could do in the open. He added,
have also been received, Sir George. Eulas, KCMG, however, that it would be fool-
Revenue authorities Clate that. G.C.M.G., D.C.L., LLD, P.Gno such demonstration of public for preventive hardy to hold any gathering, par realized the need ticularly children's parties, in- measures, the effect of precautions (Canada), F.C. (British), M.Pdetermination to meet the crisis
North Toronto (1904-21), as has been experie taken since then will not be ap be a primitke anadian
since the &Only Three Deaths rent about Saturday Senate fine 1921- Starting with six cases between Wendy Germ Carrier 9 a.m. and noon yesterday, the Further, there must be taken rior to entering politics in number of diphtheria canes report into consideration the problem of tionalist, and, as a teacher, pro- 1882. Sir George was an educa- ed reached 16 at 4 p.m. germa being carried about by
there is people. and further cases: might fessor, and lecturer, made a
be-expected through susceptibles name for himself. coming into contact with carriers. Sir George was, throughout his Medical and educational author-political career, a Liberal-Con- ities have decided, in regard to the servative, an Imperialist, and a five British schools of the Colony, United Empire Preferential to close them for a further period Trade advocate. He was a stout of seven days from the date of the champion and supporter of ade termination of the Christmas holl-quate protection for Canadian daya, for "health reasons." There- industries, and urged the de- example of compatriots else-
doors.
This
shows that
Functions Cancelled.
TO-DAY:
- }.
Watchnight services - St
John's Cathedral, Union Church, Wesleyan Church.
New Year's Eve Carnival——
Lane, Crawford's. Restaur ant.
- New Year's Ball --Peak Club.
填
CHINESE IN WEST INDIES.
Boycott Japanese Merchandise.
(Reuter's Special Service). Port of Spain (West Indies),
Yesterday, -- Chinese here, following the
fore, instead of the reopening on velopment of Canada by railway where, have decided to boycott Monday, these schools will remain and steamship facilities.
Japanese merchandise. £20,000 closed until January 11.
trade is expected to be diverted to Britain.
Partles Cancelled.
An "At Home" by Admiral Sir Howard Kelly, on board H.M.S. Kent,, arranged for last night, was Dockyard.postponed
account of the epidemic.
Several Clubs have cancelled
Dance-Royal Engineers. Whist Drive Recreation Club.
New
Year's Dance
American Club.
JANUARY 2.
Whist Drive →→ Sailors":
and Soldiers Home.
JANUARY 3.
Rally City Hall,' Christmas Tree—R.A.0.B. Club,
ZU JANUARY 6.
St. George's Ball,
on.
In his time he held many positions of responsibility, and represented. Canada at the Peace Conference in 1919. He entered upon his 85th year last September.
their New Year's Eve parties ar SIR HERBERT SAMUEL IN MOTOR ranged for to-night, while the New
Year's Eve Carnival, which was to
ACCIDENT."
have been held at Lane, Craw ford's Restaurant to-nigh, is also
Joff.
Rugby, Yesterday.. The Home Secretary, Sir Herbert
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Coolie's Terrible Fate:
Wong Ng, (26)“ a coolie, liv- ing at 130, Ma Tau Wel Road, was crushed to death this morn-
ing at the Green Island Cement
Douglases, $25, Hong Kong Lands, $82.
Steamboats,24 Providents (old), $8, Providents (new), $2.40. Chinese Estates, -$95.- - Trams, $22.16.
Hong Kong Electrica, 371. Singapore Tractions, 8- Cements (combined), $193. Cements (old); #12%. Agriculturals,$10.15. Watsons, $1688. Constructions” (new); 81:80. Wharves, $164. Hotals (old), $15.15. Realties, $12,
Ewos, Tis, 16.
Peak Trams: (old); $18,80, Peak Trams (new), $8. Canton Icss, Dairy Farms, $29.10. Powells, $8
Sellers. Ewos, TIs. 16:15, Entertainments, $10%) -Raubs, $40,--ANG
MANCHESTER GUARDIAN:
DIRECTOR ILL
Rugby Yesterday.
The Dean has saked us to state. that the usual watchnight service Samuel, who has been spending Company's works at Hunghom, tor of Manchester Guardian, who will not be held in St. John's part of the reces at Torquay, went Cathedral at 11.30 o'clock to-night, by motor car to visit Dartmoor New Year's Eve.
Also as a precaution, against the spread of diphtheria a whist drive arranged for January 2-in the Sallors and Soldiers. Home has been cancelled.
Mr. C. P. Scott Governing Direc
when the wire rope of a lift sud-lying seriously ill at his denly gave way. He was crush home was reported weaker to-day Prison at Prince Town to-day. His ed against the wall.
British Wireless Service. machine skidded on an ice-bound moorland road and ran into a ditch.
British Wireless Service.
little if any
abatement of the epidemic
in atill very seri ogs, but speaking to Pressmen yes- terday ternoon, Dr. G. W. Pope,
St. George's Society advertise the The message is incomplete. MO.H" WAS very hopeful that the worst will be over by the end of cancellation of their annual Ball are left to conjecture, what the week, when he expects a big arranged for January 6 decreszy
Amongst Since the epidemie started on poned is the RA
Tree part to be held on, January
guren
December 22. only three deaths have
pere
resulted from the accident.
We
has
functions.PLOY
hristmas hich was * ESCUDOS NOT CONVERTIBLE
INTO GOLD.
THRILL FOR LONDON'S BUSINESSMEN
FLAMES TEN FEET HIGH IN FINANCIAL CENTRE
CAS
CITY HALL TO CO..
Official Intervention
Refused.
COMMITTEE'S DECISION;
s careful 'Bury
, guarding the
Nine met Luwkunder arrest.
ance of all mails.
Vinten
plicity in the Strong feelings w against Fasciat cir sentence of two year ment, passed on a you who shouted
Built in 1885, the City Hall, Signor Grandi one of the Colony's best known was passing thro landmarks and the subject of phia Reuter much criticism, is to go, z
In making an announcement to the Press this morning. I: Mr. T. A. Martin said the annual re- port had been received by the Committee, from the Hon. I. G.P. last month, stating that in re- gard to the Theatre Royal;, in spite of all the precautions taken there was a decided risk, when considering the floor and other features of the building which through age and deterioration have considerably weakened, the Arising out of this report, Mr. Martin said that the commites were willing to carry out certain plans, but in view of f the graph on the age of
they considered they
et shoulder
the
A lett
ment
that
ised the
the latter
hiladel
GENERALLY CLOUDY.
states:
Royal Observatory's issued this morning
The northern :port anticyclone has
East- "and!
ward cyclo
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