MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1934.
GOVERNMENT
FACES CRISIS
IN BRITAIN
Vital Issues Must
Be Decided:
NATIONAL CABINET AT THE CROSSROADS
London.
That the British Government en- tered the most critical period in its existence with the re-assembly of Parliament is the general opinion here.
The Socialists declare that there will be a General Election this year, but no reason appears why the Government should go to the coun try before 1936. On the other hand, the third year of the life of any ad- ministration is traditionally a grand test.
Friends of the National Gov- ernment, equally with its foes, are demanding a bolder attitude! on many questions,
Especially in respect of dis armament, many insist that firm- ness on Great Britain's part now will decide the issue of peace or war.
At the same time, opponents. of the Government ask bit- terly Bow Britain, having cul armaments to the bune, can expect attention abroad. The Cabinet has made mind on the subject, but its views will not be known until the foreign governments to which it has com- municated its intentiona have digested them.
up its
The Government is expected to
tions, Japanose competition and
Accused as New Mata Hari,
Accused as the "brains" of the al- leged spy ring, recently rounded up by French political police. Mme. Lydia von Stahl, artist, linguist and physical culturist, is shown with her attorneys in the Palais de Justice. Paris, as she awaited arraignment. Two Americana. Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Switz, niso are hold.
MANY TRAFFIC LOCAL
MISHAPS
Bus Runs Into Car In Garden Road.
WOMAN KNOCKED DOWN BY LORRY
THE CHINA MAIL:
To-day's Short Story.
AIR LOCK A.G. 75
HE family breakfast was
THE
By Simpson Stokes.
"Promptly on the sounding of the overy citizen will emerge and parade with his proper
maroon
interrupted by the familiar first pip-peep-pip, pip-peep-pip, follow-section. Armlets must be worn on ed by a peremptory hoot, which the right forearm, with the ident ty signified that Government number clearly visible in front. Infants in arms are not exempt. message was coming through on)
Parents, or those in charge of very the radio.
young children, must see that they Mrs. Arbler's face whitened. are paraded and kept in proper con- "I do so hope and crave it won't trol, according to Gas. Protection be another Gas Practice.",she Regulations. On the sounding of quavered. "The horrid smells and will give the necessary orders for the second maroon section leaders. all the scurrying and hurrying" removal to their respective Air-
"Ssb!" Her husband held up a Locks. warning forefinger.
"Once more it is Becessary to "Stand by for Government Sta-tate that no luggage or personal Dossessions of any kind are to be tion 0.36." came an authoritative taken beyond what can be carried, voice from the loud speaker. Conveniently in the clothing and ir
One of the children giggled. It the regulation kit bars. Above all. Gas Protection Regulations insist sounded like Michael. Grandpa that no food stuffs are to be car Arbler growled, deep down in bried. Those in Area 0. 36 will bej
until the sounding of the
frat
NEWS throat, "0, 36!" he echoed, derisive-well advised to spend their tim BREVITIES
y. "If it is another Gas Practice. they won't get me out again."
George Arbler held up his duge once more as the broadcast began to come through.
The funeral of the late Mr. Chan Lai, of 45 Jardine Bazzar, Wanchai, "Government Station 0. 36 xo-ak- who passed away last Friday, took ing, O. 36. His Majesty's Govern- place this afternoon. The proces- ment greatly regrets having to sion left. the deceased's residence at nuse inconvenience to the public. one o'clock, passing along Queen's but there will be another Gas Pra- Road to the Chinese Fermanent tice Alarm this morning at eleven Cemetery, West Point.
o'clock precisely."
This second voice was quiet and The forthcoming wedding is an- conversational in tone, as though
Kwong Ting. driver of motor orry No. 2791, reports that on Fri-i day last, in swerving to avoid A cedes rinn
Road, in Shaukiwan
damaged.
While motor bus No. 620 Was
maroon in reading alud to their
familles or co-habitants the clearly
expressed provisione of the Reguln
tions.
TO-MORROW'S STORY
To-morrow's story will be "The Sword-Swallower Mur- der." by Ellis Parker Butler.
"Government Station 0. 361 speaking. O. 36. Now will every-
be further pressed on the subject near Ming Yuen Gardens, the bumnounced of Mr. John McKinlay announcing some everyday item of of reform of the League of Naer and engine of the lorry were first officer, s.8. Kweiyang, of the news. "It has been rendered neces
China Navigation Co, and Miss sary." continued the voice, "by the assistance for British shipping. descending Garden Road on Satur |Kathleen Marjory McFarlane, of unfortunate ignoring of official in- body please stand by until the first pared to fight every step of the tiny, behind private car No. 1446/West Kirby, England, coming to structions during the last mas“ maroon at eleven o'el:ek. It is now!
In addition, the Socialists are pre-
Unemployment Insurance Bill.
All Indications point to the fact that the country is tired of the old party strife, yet what exactly the National Government
means is kome-
once
the red signal appeared against them. The car stopped at and the bus, unable to pull up in lime, ran into it, damaging the rear bumper.
this Colony on the s.s. Antenor.
The wedding is announced take place shortly of Mr. Arturo Palamides, engineer, C. M. Cus- toms, living at C. P. S. "Likin," and Afins Annita Luongo, of 300 Jordan Road, Kowloon,
An
practice, and by the disorderly last- nine thirty-five. Radio receivers minute overcrowding which occu" must be left in tune to Governmen to red at some of the Air-Locks in thi" Station O. 36 in case of further area. Will everybody please listen announcements, and remember, that, carefully and remain standing by in time of real emergency, should until the first maroon. Understand. attack from the air unfortunately People in Área 0. 36 are not t descend upon us, the peace of mind] move from their homes until they and the safety of every citizen will hear the first maroon. The GA depend upon prompt and qui t By against any unauthorised pers: King and His People." Ten Police will take very strict action obedience to orders. God Save The
It found in the strecta 'before that
Kowloon Reports. Cheung Chun, driver of motor what vague.
lorry No. 433, reports that, about Hence the demand for
new 6.45 p.m. on Friday, in Canton Road. lead to attract moderato Conserta lorry accidentally struck a Chin Dance was held at R pulse unusually successful vatives, Liberals and Labourites ese woman, Chan Foon, aged 61, of Hotel last Sunday afternoon. not wholly satisfied by the Na-stall No 72, New Market who ran wan a perfect day and many Hong time. tional Government, yet revolted by across the road and collided wih Kong residents metored out to Re- the alternative threat of a Su- the rear of the vehicle, receiving in- nulse Bay at tea time. cialist or Fascist dictatorship.-juries to her left leg and left er. luxurious motor coaches also did
The driver was unaware of the accident until he was informed of it by passers-by.
Router.
DEAL IN GERMAN BLANKETS
Buyer Fails To Take Delivery.
$6,561.90 DAMAGES AND COSTS AWARDED
Az ex-parte claim for dumages amounting to $6,561.90, due to loan on goods sold when not taken de- livery of, was heard this morning at the Supreme Court before the Acting Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr.) J. R. Wood.
The new
their abare in the work. continued till 680 p.m., many of the Dancing
visitors remaining there for dinner.
A slight collision occurred about a quarter of an hour after mid- night on Saturday, when private toon Cricket Club on Chinese New A dance will be given at the Kow- motor car No. 4167, when being Year's Eve, Tuesday, February 13 backed by the owner previous to beginning at 9 p.m. The prices of driving away, ran into taxi-cab tickets, inclusive of admission and No. 714, which was parked out-light refreshments, are $1.50 side the Casanova Dance Hall,adies and 12 for gentle-n. Other dances have been arranged to takej
Nathan Road.
LONG JOURNEY OF STUDENT PARTY.
for
SHAMSHUIPO FIRE LAST NIGHT,
Medicine Dealers' Shop Outbreak.
PROMPT BRIGADE-WORK SAVES - BUILDING
"There!" wailed Mrs. Arbler, wringing her hands. "What did I tell you?"
"Curse the Gas Regulations,”| shouted Grandpa Arbier,į blinkin": his bloodshot eyes" furiously, and working his locse old mouth. "I'm going to sit here, I am, like every other sensible person will. They
won't get me out.”
Michael capered about in undiь-] gulsed glee. "Patav." he said t his smali sister. "There's going t- be a real gasser to-day-a rext on^. this time."
Fire broke out at about o'clock "Be quiet, you little idiot." said The left front medguard of the place at the Kowloon Cricket Club at evening, on the top floor of 211 George. "If you say such things Laxi austained damaged. which 6 March 3 and March 31, begin-Keelung Street, Shamshulpo, occu-nutside, you'll frighten people out of was reported by the driver, Loning at 9 p.m.
nied by the Wing Hing Medicine their lives. Corne, let's get the Shun.
Dealers shop. The origin of the armlets." He went fato the hall SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL fire is unknown.
and returned with the medallions, Prompt work by the Brigadeach mounted on a broad elastic saved the building, a three-storey band. (Continued from Page 1.) places in China and once represent truction, but damage was caused, ly reading the inscription on the tenement house, from complete" des- "Hm!" he muttered, mechanical- ad Japan in Shanghai in that cap estimated at $1.000. city.
Being director of the Mil-
Arst medallion. Area 0. 36. A1-] owners' Association he is credite kak and Kowloon Stations were in ber 82. Adult, Male."
Four Are engines from the Mong-Lock A. G. 75. Section 271. Num with bigh knowledge and capability attendance in charge of Inspector and has many friends in various
He began to fix the arml¬ts, firat Мова. circles, as well as possessing in-
on his wife, then on the children. fluence among foreigners and Chin the shops. Mr. Fung Tong, is at pre- he said. "Then we can finish It is stated that the proprietor of "Let's get these all ship-shape,"
sent in Canton. His wife and breakfast. We had better eat a«
His Lordship xave judgment for 3,000 Miles Overland,
the sum claimed, with costs of the action, to Mesars. William Mayerink and Co., of 12 Pedder Street, Against Ho Soi-man, of 7 Lower Castle Road.
Mr. H. C. Manamara, instructed
the plaintiffs,
Peking To Canton.
STAYING IN COLONY TILL WEDNESDAY
∙A 3,000-mile journey by land, ere.
by Mr. H. K. Hung, appeared for from Peking to Canton, in 20 days, The Shanghal "Nichi Nichi" obfamily were attending evening ser- much as possible because we don't is the record established by a group serves: "His presence, with Mr. vice at the time the are broke out. know how long it will be before the Counsel for plaintiff, outlining of Ching Hua University students. Okamoto, on the Council, will do There were no casualties.
of Professor much towards maintaining the pres-
Co.
have
unde
LOCAL ESTATES.
Retired Laundryman Leaves $7,500.
next meal. Now Father," he add'd coaxingly, "It's no earthly use] grousing. Even if you are déter- mined not to obey orders it won't|| hurt to have your armlet on”
"I say," cried Michael. lookin out of the window Into the silent) street. "There's the new berets. Aren't ther bright? Do look, Patsy."
his case, said the defendant was under the direction employed in the Compradore Do-Y. T. Chang, on 2 geographical, tige of the Japanese Community in partment of Messrs. Pinguct
and geological and biographical tour, the Settlement. It is, anyhow, rea- who arrived in the Colony by train sonable to give him the Chairman- By a contract dated July 23, from Canton yesterday morning.
ship in the coming Municipal year."" 1931, the defendant agreed
Adding that according to custom In the group are three lady stu- purchase from the plaintiff firm dents who accompanied the expedi- the councillors elect the Chairman 180 bales of German blankets, 100 tion, cheerfully accepting the hard-and in the past the British pieces to each bale, at $1.65 per ships of the journey.
monopolised the chair-a statement blanket.
During the party's stay here, they which bears correction in view of ... The terms of the contract ware will be shown some of the Colony's the fact that since 1911-12 the that 30 bales were to be shipped industries and places of interest. Americans have been in the chair immediately and the remaining They will return to Paking
seven years-tie paper states.”. It 100 bales within six weeks of the Wednesday by the ua. Tai Yin.
is now time to do away with this date of the contract.
antiquated privilege, and give the position to the right man no mat ter what his nationality is,
As circumstances are at present, Probate has been granted to Lui aren't there any car in the presuming Mr. Arnhold is re-elected Yuk-tong.
It was also provided that pot goods after arrival would be allow- od, after which the buyer should| pay interest at nine per cent. per
annum."
The goods duly, arrived, in thres batches, 80 bales arriving on September 16, 1981, 25. bales on
THEFT OF GLASS FROM SHIP..
Coal Coolie Gaoled For Three Months.
$5,100 PROPERTY OF CANTON WIDOW
"Ah, yes," said George, peering over his shoulder. "Bright, scarlet Lui Wal-hing, retired laundry-Gas Guards a mile of now. An
Nobody can say they can't spot the p man, Iste of Sam To Village, Tcl see. They've got scarlet cuffs, too, Shan District, Kwangtung, who died for signalling."
on January 10, 1933, left local es Bat Patsy was concerned with tate-valued at. $7,500:-
Ichildish' questionings, “Daddy, why
street?"!
to the Council, being the present, Yip Gln, late of Kan ang VII- "Because they masn't come out | Vice-Chairman he would be a pro lage, Tol Shan District, Kwangtung, til All-Clear on Gas Practice bable choice for Chairman. Against who died on October 8, 1983, left Dars, Patay, They would get in the contention of the Japanese local estate sworn under $2,100 people's way, and they wouldn't October 16, 1981, and the balance of With three previous convictions, newspapers in favour of Mr. Funat Letters of administration have know which Air-Locks to go to in 76 bales on October 17, 1981, but the latest being in November last, there is an influential element in been, granted to Yip 14-ahi, widow a strange district.” the defendant failed to take del coolie, Fok Tak-hing, was the Japanese, community who be Fan Leung shi, allas Leung Wal- livery of the goods, t
sentenced to three monthe hard la- love that Mr. Fanatsu's professional hing, widow, late of Canton, who hour by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the duties necessitate his absence fr died on December 8, 1982, left local After the, notice had given the latter, the plaintiffs acid Central Police. Court this morning Shanghal too frequently for filing estate valued at $5,100.00 the 180 baies at $127 per bale for unlawful possession of heat the once of Chairman which re- Probate Hard hoes granted to Fan thereby suffering damage to the of ground glas
quires Acensed said that he got it from the Council officer.
almost daily attendance at fish extent of 36,661.00,
ship.
and
ponenbina.
sandwiches with unf
"But why can't wał take - OZNA
neutralisation, Palos Pater..
What for
NOTHING LIKE IT EVER BEFORE !
NOTHING LIKE IT EVER AGAIN!!
AT
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