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SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1932.
GOVERNMENT
DECIDES
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DAVIS CUP
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been caused in the British camp by his overthrow, as doubts are and the ever increasing danger of now harboured as to his fitness
staleness.
Previous Meeting.
To Be Let by Tender.
It is believed that of the three lessees the last survivor was Phineas LICENCES CEASE NEXT YEAR Ryrie who in 1890 unsuccessfully claimed an injunction against the As from 10th June, 1933, when Government from proceeding with all the licences and rights of the Praya reclamation opposite the This is the second time this existing Companies concerned site of the City Hall, which was
season that Perry has met Men- cease and determine, the Govern- then on the waterfront and was zel at Auteuil. In the first case ment proposes to let by Tender known as Marine Lot No. 82, He Perry and J. S. Olliff in the exclusive rights (which will not died on February 21, 1892.
quarter-finals of the Men's Include the existing tramway
The buildings appear to have Doubles, defeated Menzel and rights of the Hong Kong Tram- been erected by public subscription, Marsalik by 6-2, 4-6, 8-6, way Company or the Peak Tram commencing in 1865, each in- 6-8, 6-0 after a match in which Company)
operata Road dividual, Arm
or corporation aub- fortunes fluctuated considerably. Mechanical Transport of passen- acribing $100 received a. so-called Second Set the Declder. gers where payment is by the "ordinary share," and 216 of such H. G. N. Lee, who caused a sur- seat occupied.
"shares" of a total nominal value of Conditions on
the following $21,600 were issued to 61 "share Lacoste in the fourth round, again lines will be included in the Ten-holders." As the building preceed fell by the wayside at a critical der Form:-
ed it was found that the sum sub- moment. With "excellent possibi-
to
prise by his defeat of Rene
1. A royalty on gross receipts scribed was insufficient and Sir lities of reaching the semi-final in lieu of the present seating Robert Jardine, whose firm held round, he lost to De Stefani in tax and licence charge. Afteen "ordinary shares" appears straight acts. The Italian had the
$3.50 doz.
2. Government
Fine White Lawn Handkerchiefs. Hemstitched 1 inch hem. Laundered ready for use. 18 inches square,
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No. 22P1. Men's Hemstitched Lawn Handkerchiefs. Fully laun- dered. Ready for use. I inch her. Size: 19 inches square,
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Hong Kong. Saturday, June 4, 1932
3. Maximum Fares.
control
4. All vehicles to be of British
make.
Cochet Should Win. Henri Cochet, who is now cer- tain to win the championship now that Perry has been eliminated, re- ceived unexpected opposition from Gregory Mangin, the American player, but after dropping the third set at 7-5 he went on to win comfortably. He is now the only French hope in the Singles Cham- pionship and in all quarters is fancied as this year's champion: -
of then to have subscribed $50,000 and match in hand and was only ex- routes, stopping places, and to have received 105 so-called "pretended in the second set when Lee time tables.
ference shares" of various de- ran him to 9-7, but this unsuccess nominations but totalling $50,000. ful effort on the part of the Bri- The buildings have been managed tish player disheartened him to hitherto by a committee which ap- such an extent that De Stefani 5. If the present licensed com- pears to have been elected by the dropped only two games in the panies shall so desire, the original subscribers with power to third and final set. All along he successful tenderer or ten-add to its number. None of those has shown poor from against Con- derers may be required to originally elected remain, the pre- tinental players and it will be re- purchase, under some method sent members having been co-opted called that Lee was beaten in of valuation to be determin- as occasion, arose. The senior straight sets by Christian Boussug ed by the Government, all member in Hong Kong of the firm in the London-Paris match. suitable and affective vehi of Jardine, Matheson & Co. is chair- cles, repair plant, and ma- man of the committee. chinery, lands, buildings and The buildings consist of a theatre materials used by the pre- on the western portion of the lot and sent licensed companies Im- of certain halls and rooms on two mediately before the 10th floors on the eastern portion. Those June, 1985, for the purpose on the upper floor have been used of their undertakings. for halla, reception and meetings; If the successful tender and these on the lower floor for shall cover the whole of the a free library and museum, and Colony then the successful latterly also as a Y.M.C.A. Club for tenderer may be required to the Naval, Military and Air Forces. purchase such things 33 The buildings are old and the aforesaid used for the whole committee' are now faced with the Colony, but if the successful problem of having to spend a sum tender shall cover part only of money far in excess of any that of the Colony then the suc- they are in a position to command cessful tenderer may be re- to modernise them and to put them quired to purchase only such into a proper state of repair and things as aforesaid as in the of safety against fire or into the opinion of the Government state required by law for buildings are used for that part of the to which the public have access. Colony covered by the ten- They have therefore closed the pre- der.
mises and it becomes necessary for On any such valuation as the Government to Intervene. aforesaid no allowance will
In all the circumstances of the be made for goodwill. case it is considered better for the Where any successful ten-Government to resume possession of derer is required so to pur- the property by means of an ad hoc chase as aforesaid, the deci- Ordinance rather than to proceed sion of the Government as under the powers reserved by the to whether anything to be Crown Lease. purchased is suitable and effective shall be final and lernment to re-erect a City Hall on
It is not the intention of the Gov-ish player, in a most convincing,
manner by lacorus of 6-1, 6-2. conclusive.
this site, part of which will be sold The opportunity will be given and part developed to accord with for a single tender covering the a general scheme of town planning; to being the world's greatest pilot whole Colony, or for separate but as a part of that scheme it is the tenders each covering one divi-intention of the Government to
tact. His honour is well-merited. and it is probable that Sir Miles will be accorded recognition for his valuable services when he ar- rives Home. Another British off- The Birthday Honours.cial who acquitted himself with credit at Shanghai, Brigadier This year's King's Birthday George Fleming, Commandant of Honours List is a lengthy one and the British troops in the Shanghai: the awards cover a wide feld. area, has been rewarded with a The Increasing importance of the C.B.E. Two Hong Kong residents Empire is reflected in the large Mr. G. A. Walker, I.S.O., and Miss number of honours bestowed on H. F, Skinner, O.B.E., have receiy- officials and citizens in the
ed recognition for public services. Dominions and Colonies. А сад- siderable number of honours haa awards is that of a Knighthood to One of the most interesting been conferred on members of the the intrepid Australian airman, C. Indian Services and on prominent
Kingsford-Smith. That this Indians, while the Dominions, par-honour is a belated one, admits of ticularly Australia, have been acttle question and the honour wili corded generous recognition. The number of titles conferred is large,
be popularly received in Australia. Kingsford-Smith, who has claims comprising six peerages, alx Baronetcies and 28 Knighthoods.
The list contains few surprises. Fecond to none, has by his many sion of the Colony only. Thì divi- make provision for public amenities
And record fights. Many aviators, and no outstanding political figure, | as for instance, members of the speed racers, and other champions British Cabinet, Mr. Lloyd George,
in the sporting sphere have receiv Mr. Winston Churchill,, or any of
ed recognition for accomplish-
the Dominion Premiers'?
ments which were leas, notable or ex-Pre- miers, has sought recognition in
than those of the pilot of the Southern Cross. this manner. Most of these per-
It is strongly Bourges, notably, Mr. Lloyd Georgeuspected that the award was with- held from the Australian owing to and Mr. Churchill have, of course, declined honours previously. One his matrimonial troubles,, as the of the best-known recipients is divorce secured by his first wife Lord Buckmaster, the former Lord lost him some prestige, in official Chancellor, who is elevated to a circles at least. Since then Kings
sions contemplated are:--
1. Hong Kong Island,
2. The mainland including the
New Territories. Detailed Tender Forms are course. of preparation.
NEW FRENCH CABINET FORMED
in
M. Herriot As Premier and Foreign Minister.
Viscountey. Of the six new Peers ford-Smith has done much to de- Mr. Henry Neville Gladstone is volop aviation in Australia and his PAUL BONCOUR HEADS WAR
DEPARTMENT
of the kind hitherto provided by the Committee of the City Hall.
THE "FAMILY GANGSTER”
Chicago has a "new type of bandit, He is the "family gange ter."
Whenever a certain robber goes on a foray he takes his family along
with him. akes by
French Champion's Challenge. Betty Nuthall suffered her second defeat of the season at the hands of Mme. R. Mathion here. to- day. The French champion, again showed convincing form to win: in straight sets, and her encounter against Mrs. Wille-Moody In: the Final is eagerly awaited. On her present form she is likely to ex- tend Helen Wills more than any sther player in recent years. In fact she is a definite menace to: the American champion.
It will be recalled that Mme. Mathieu won the British Hard Courts Championship at Bourne- mouth for the second year in suc- Dorothy Round, the youthful Bri- cassion when she defeated Miss
THE TOKYO OUTRAGES
Apology By War "Minister:
Tokyo, Yesterday. Expressing deep regret that: military cadets were involved in the Tokyo outrages on May 15, General Araki; the War Minister, speaking to the Diet, strongly de- 'nounced Mr. laukai's assassination lind tendered a sincere apology... The prestige of the Army, he said, had thereby auffered.
During the past few weeks he has held up half a dozen petrol filling stations. Always he brought Answering the criticism levelled two years old and the other four regret by resigning, General Araki along his two little girls-ope about at Him" for failing to prove his.
He made his latest appearance the explained that he had pondered. other night. While his children sat deeply before deciding that the. Paris, Yesterday. in a car, looking on indifferently. best way to serve the throne under the prevailing disturbed circum- stances, was to remain la office Reuter.
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perhaps best known owing to the recognition now is well deserved. fame of his father, the late Rt. Members of the Royal Family Hon. W. E. Gladstone. The son were included, in the list, both the
A new Cabinet is forming with their father whipped out a revolver has not entered the political arona Princa of Wales and the Duke of M. Herriot as Premier and Foreign and held up the two attendants at to any great extent, his major ac-York being promoted in the Royal Minister.
an oil station. tivities occurring when he was Air Force, and the Auxiliary Air The forecast of personnel in-ai ba secretary to the Victorian Pre- Force, The Duke of York has al M. Paul Boccour as Minister of
cludes: mier. He is prominent in business ways been an officer in the R.A.F., War. circles, being director "
the while the Prince has given tremen M. Georges Leygues, Minister of Pand O.. Another member of an doug stimulus to
to British-aviation. Painlave, Minister of Air.
Navy, Illustrious family who has been by his enthusiastic example in fly- M. Germain Martin, Minister of t appointed to the Peerage is Major ing on every possible occasion Finance. --> General Walter Scott, a great when travelling. grandson of the late Sir Walter Scott Of interest to China is the Knighthood accorded Mr. John Fitz gerald Brenan:H.M. Consul-Gen- eral in Shanghai since 1929, Mr. Brenan, has been very popular in he has the northern, port, whers
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Forecast Correct. SABATO 25 se po Later. The Cabinet has been officially o Announced as was forecast, with Los the following additions ar
Minister of Justice, M. Renoultan Minister of the Budget M.J+ Palmade. Min
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