FRIDAY, FEBRUARY
GOVERNOR
AND LADY PEEL
"AT REQUIEM MASS
Tribute To Late King Of Belgians.
BISHOP VALTORTA'S ADDRESS
His Excellency the Governor, Sir William Peel, K.C.M.G., and Lady Peel, accompanied by his A.D.C., Captain R. F. Walter, R.A.. attend-į ed the Requiem Mass in memory of His late Majesty, King Albert of Belgium at St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road, this morning.
The Right Rev. Bishop Valtorta, assisted by the Rev. Father Mar- singi, officiated, and a large and re- presentative gathering of Naval, Military. Government officials, and members of the Consular Bodies were present including.
Among those present were Sir! Wilfrid Southorn, Colonial Secre- tary. The Belgian Consul-General, İ Mr. H. Van der Straeten and Mrs.)
F. Van der Straeten, Commodore Elliott, O.B.E., representing the' Navy, Major General O. C. Rorrett, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E.. D.S.O. necom- panied by his A.D.C., Lieui. F. R. L. Munts, K.O.R.: Lieut. Col. G. T.
Raikes, D.S.O.. O.C. Commanding, the South Wales Borderers; Col. L.
23, 1934.
Edward G. Bremer. 36-year-old St.
Paul, Minn, banker, son of a clos personal friend of President Roose velt. for whose ransom kidnapern
who abducted him after he had taken hir daughter to school de mand $200,000 rankom on pain of
drath to the, virum,
LOCAL NEWS
BRITAIN
MAINTAINS
THE CHINA MAIL.
TRADITION
Sir John Simon Draws Comparisons.
CIVIL LIBERTY IN TIMES OF STRESS
To-day's Short Story.
CLIMAX
By G. B. Lancaster.
SUNDAY
TE did not feel afraid. More selves so many naked dooms- Hresentat, indeed, that they across some snag a sunrise to his had caught out his beauty-ador- tent.
ing spirit in this way. And none: These men had chicken farms. London, To-day. of them, excepting possibly fruit-farms, fox-farms. They were In a speech to the Glasgow Counte little, enger-eyed Counte ordinarily gross and stupid in their Chamber of Commerce, yesterday,would ever understand that it passings, concerning themselves Sir John Simon, the Foreign Sewas just this sweet knife-sharp ever with petty gear. It was cretary, referred to the increased knowledge of Beauty's hold on malicious notion of Fate to make Interest which the British public him which had made him do it. them the accusers; let them put were taking in foreign policy and The others... they'd think him him into Chynoweth's old launch international relations."
the same crude clay as them-with its vulgar snortings and so He said that the greatest of all selves. And that was what so take him down to Vancouver Gaol. contributions that a Government stung and shamed him.
He found his limbs twitching and could make to trade was to promote Down by the still sex they lay straining in the warm sand by the the peace of the world and a spirit loose in the brown shadows; un-camp fire, but only Mathews saw: of confidence between peoples.
gainly
As Rodin men half born They would know, of course, that
In every great State confronted from the granite rock. But Reed he couldn't escape. No, by Glory!| with social and economic difficul- knew better. The granite was in Wouldn't. No Siwash
ties, which were the aftermath of their souls, and they vulnerable him. the war, an effort was being made fesh and blood such as himself. to concentrate on national authori-
blood is
As usual they were all crowding Friends of his. Five of them his mother; all talking at once. ty and to work more effectively from
one and another of this Most extraordinary woman, his for what were believed to be the clutter of smail lovelinesses spread mother, to take them into her great national needs.
across the strait to the mainland.. great heart as she did; dose them, Whereas, in other countries. Five of them paddling their dandle them, mend their much could be accomplished at separate furious ways through sciences and socks. "If you mean
соп-
BREVITIES the price of an immense sacrifice limpid seas of sapphire and sunset half as much to your mothers as
The Money Order office will close G. Bird D.S.O., O. C. Commanding at 1 p.m. on February 26. 27 and the Hong Kong Volunteers. repre- 28. sentatives from the Consular bodies; Sir Henry Pollock K.C.; the Hon.
The Cheero Band will be playing Dr. R. H. Kotewall; Sir Shou Son- chow; Sir William Hornell; the Hon, for the St. George's Ball in Canton Dr. A. R. Wellington; Mr. T. Mon Saturday, March 3. Halzelrigg, Mr. H. K. Holmes; Mr.
J. P. Jacks; Mr. R. M. Henderson and many others.
Bishop Valtortu's address was as follows:
mise of a Raler.
One case of small-pox and seven cases of meningitis were reported to Wednes- the health authorities on day.
Seldom if ever has such a general
The annual Cabaret Dinner Dance all sympathy been expressed by peoples and nations like at the de-of the Society of Yorkshiremen will take place at the Hong Kong Hotel on Friday, March 9. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr. A.
Chair will be taken by Mr. J. Scott Brearley, this year's President, the
The whole world is mourning for King Albert of the Belgiums.
Many, alike ourselves, have perhaps nover met him and never seen him, yet they deeply mourn his loss.
Haraton.
TO-MORROW'S STORY
To-morrow's story will be "Spellbound," by Phyllis Bottome.
of constitutional tradition, they-in gold to hound him down. For now Reed does to me you're worth it," Britain were endeavouring to do he knew certainly that they had she would tell them. Ah, well.... with the smalleat compromise with come for this. Their voices told it; freedom of speech, of press, and their furtive eyes; their lax hand- with a Parliamentary Government, grips. Most of all, their loud pro and everything that stood in the testations that they had believed it] name of civil liberty.
to be his mother's birthday. Kid It added to their influence in Counte, still young enough for an- world that the British nation re-niversaries, knew that that was a mained and would remain a free full calendar month ahead. and self-disciplined people, Sir Such clumsiness in such a mat- Jolin Simon concluded.-British ter was depresing. It fretted Wireless Service.
Reed's sensibilities, debased Greek Machines of retribution they tragedy into something smelling of were to-night, Man-hunters, And COMDR. SISSMORE TO skilly and prison-clothes. He had yet so exquisite was his selective
BE RELIEVED.
pictured the Mounted Police com-sense that he was all thrilling at ing for him splendid in their scar- the picture values
of this group let decision out of a black night, blending moon-fire and man-fire on Or stealthy braves of Louise's own the dim beach. Mathews's hand, people, discarding slop-made gar- now. A true surgeon's hand, ments for the ancient war-paint subtle and cruel, lying white on once more, and launching them-the edge of moonlight as though lopped from some statue of old.. Surely he would recognise the
Comdr. Orr-Ewing Appointed.
COMMODORE'S OFFICE CHANGE.
The reason I think, is not NO
For being in possession of duti- much the tragic manner in which able tobacco, a woman, Leung Yau, D.S.C.,
Commander J. E. Sissmore, he met his death nor the fact that was fined $300 or two months hard attached to the Commodore's Office Staff Ofeer, Operations, he held such an exalted position in labour by Mr. S. Balfour at the Hong Kong. will be relieved in his life, but because of the high Central Magistracy yesterday. The April this year by Commander D. standard of his moral qualities, his tobacco consisted mainly of clea-Orr-Ewing, who was recently pro- noble character, bis simple good. rette ends picked up in either Hons moted and who
was formerly at- Kong or Macao.
tached to the battleship, H.M.E. | Vallant.
ness, because he was King Albert the Brave, King Albert the Good.
hold the
C.
Commander Sissmore took up his present appointment in May 1932,
UNWANTED AUSTRIAN quality in Reed, recognise why it
FINED $20 Defendant Forfeits
Austrian Status.
PASSPORT AS CHILEAN SUBJECT NOT VISAED
"This Government
had been necessary for him to kill' Louise.
But he would say with his faint) sneer: "Indians are always ugly,{ und you must have found some- thing in her to admire before it came to this."
AT
THE KING'S
'WHY SHOULDN'T YOU FALL IN LOVE AND DO WHAT, YOU WANT TO... BEFORE YOU GET TOO OLD?”.
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AND THE
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How convince them that some It is well to remark that fact, Il Yu You, a married woman, was
people-rare people in whom the shows that even the world at large fined $1,000 or, in default. Bix
aesthetic sense is strongly develop- still appreciates the small things in months' imprisonment. by Mr.arriving by the life, and it shows that the Ideals of Hamilton, at the Central Magistracys. Ranchi.
will not al-ed-occasionally find a gloating P. and 0. liner low him here under any circum-joy in ugliness? Convinces them? virtue and faith are not dead, are yesterday, for possession of 36 taels
stances," said Mr. L. H. V. Booth, When already they were convince not forgotten when in this mater-af raw opium at
Another change in the Com-Assistant Director of Criminal In- When already they were convinced the Tung On alistar age of ours.
modore's office will take Wharf. Revenue Officer Grimmitt among the Assistant
place telligence, who prosecuted Dr. Ju-and he convicted! King Albert was a man to whom said that the opium was tied round Paymr. Lt.
Secretaries, Ilus Serbousek, an Austrian citi- One or two lay in the the whole world is indebted because her legs.
A. R. Jackson being zen with a Chilean passport, for dimness. No more than profec- of the great example of his life.
relieved by Paymr. Lt. A. A. entering the Colony with a valid tions of thought and of tobacco- Because he was 1 man whose up-, The Women's Pioneer will
Loveridge, at present of H.M.S.passport.
smoke that mixed acrid with the right character and moral courage their
Osprey (Anti-Submarine School). monthly
Mr. Booth said that he was meeting in
asalty savour of the sea and some was, and always will be, a living re- Y.M.C.A. 63 Des Vœux Road
Paymr. L. Jackson arrived in bad character and had got into crushed herb like mint. But his proach to those who abuse their to-day.
the Colony in February, 1922 when trouble with the Prior to Mrs. Jaffray's he relieved Paymr. Li, H. R. Petre. lost his Austrian status.
result that he mother sat throned in the red fire- CHINESE position to better enjoy this present leaving on furlough this meeting
His light; & queen-woman with her life at the expense of virtue and was held under the auspices of the
Commander Orr-Ewing and passport was in order as a Chitéan apare strong middle-age outlines charity and justice.
Friendly League for Christian Ser-Paymr. Lt. Loveridge are expected subject, but it had not been vissed and her spars strong face with its to arrive in the Colony by the by the British Consulate at Shang-white-haired coronet. Her eyes transport, Somersetshire, on Murch¦hai from whence he arrived. sparkled now with laughter over Siakmore and Mr. Leo. D'Almada, Senior, the presents that were piled upon Jackson leaving for counsel for the defendant, pleaded her lap. Morrison's having left England for the United Kingdom by the same guilty and said that the defendant
"Oh, boys," she cried in her ring- And now he is gone. King Al- China-A Morrison Memorial will;vcarel,
had already made plans to leave Ing voice. "Oh, you precious pack bert the Brave, King Albert he be proposed-August 1st, 1984 be-
the Colony for Europe by the 8.8. of sillies.” Good, is no more with 05. But his ing the Centenary of his death.
Annam on Tuesday. spirit will live forever. He is reap-!
Were all rulers like him to follow vice. his example disorders and revolts and communism. Instead of being
The last week of February being 29, Commander rampant as they are to-day, would the
126th Anniversary week of Paymr. Lt. scarcely be known.
WEATHER REPORT
零
ing with God the reward of hie The annual meeting of the share. Cloudy weather with occasional imposed a fine of $25 with the an stainless life. He has conquered holders of the Hong Kong and light rain at first, probably improv order for the defendant to report Heaven, a far greater prize than the Shanghai Banking
Corporation ing later, with moderate to fresh to the Passport Office at Central recovery of his own Kingdom after takes place at 11 am. to-morrow, at east winds, was the forecast issued Police Station each day except the War. He went suddenly, but the Board Boom of Meters, Jardine, by the Royal Observatory this Sunday, until he left the Colony. not unprepared. He was ready for Matheson and Co., Ltd. the Heavenly crown.
AMERICAN WITHOUT
morning.
Faith, duty, and virtue always Charged with keeping a common
Lau Kan, unemployed, who was must, and always will remain above gaming house at 203, Queen's Road remanded yesterday on a charge of all thinge. "Life is but a snowflake Central, and with the possession of larceny of a fountain pen, was sen-
gone forever."
It is but a time for preparation by Mr. S. Balfour at the Central Magistracy this morning. for eternal happiness of the soul Magistracy this morning, which is immortal. For that soul)
COMMITTED
TO SESSIONS
Attacks. Concubine With Chopper.
PLEADS OPPRESSION OF HONG KONG OFFICIALS
WATER SUPPLY IN BRITAIN
(Continued from Page 1)
Sir Hilton Young said that up to the present no exceptional difficulty had been experienced in maintain- ing the supplies of the towns, and If the drought continued, the pro- gramme for increasing these were [ready to be put into operation.
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Ja the rural areas they were try- to relate emergency measures to ne general measures, but the bur- den was too great for rural popula- tions to bear alone.
She banged Tommy Glenn lightly| Mr. S. Balfour, the Magistrate, on the head with the paper bag of feathers he had brought from his farm on Godine. "Tommy, you dear thing, when in this life will I Will Speak In High Court have time to sit on cushions? But
State grants would bridge the I'll thankfully put them in Reed's
Fung Po-wan, the Chinese whe gulf left after the local authorities pillow, for he sleeps so heavily his was charged with maliciously in- had made their contributions, Bri-
worn out."
ficting grevious bodily harm to tlah Wireless Service. Why should be not sleep heavily? At first, of course,...but Chan Lal-ching, his former concu
PASSPORT.
now he had practically forgotten it. bine, in Queen's Road Central on AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGES on the river" "A moment there then 164. "Po Piu" lottery tickets, Li tenced to two months' imprisonment Ordered To Leave Colony There were days when he could tell February 1, was committed to (Continued from Page 2).
Sing, was fined $100, or five weeks, by Mr. S. Balloor at the Central Fleading guilty at the Central ten. And that was the brutal Mr. S. Balfour' at the Central Po-| Himself that he had quite forgot stand his trial at the Sensions by
He proposes the authority to con Police Court this morning to enter game Fate always played. Walted ce Court yesterday.
sist of seven members, Including In a previous case, at the Decemwa members of the Fedoral Cabl Mr. T. L. Knight. Manager of ing the Colony without a valid pass until a man forgot and then sprung we are responsible to God. The Charged with the unlawful the Hong Kong Motor Accessory port, Mr. W. A. Tanner, described the trap. There were some who ber Criminal Sessions in 1932, the [net, with plenary power to control. saving of the soul is the one thing possession of "Po Plu" lottery Company, accompanied by Mrs. as an unemployed American, was would wonder why he had not gone accused was charged with attempt the amount of margin which ex that matters. May we all learn of tickets, valued at $1,480, Li So. Knight returned to the Colony on ordered to leave the Colony
away, but they would be the vuling to murder, his two children by change members must require and King Albert the lesson, which, he, sam, 31, a widow of Connaught board the sa. President Hoover, The defendant said that he had garians, unconscious of, his type, drowning. He pleaded that they maintain on customers accounts, and in the strenuous work of his exalt Road West, was fined $1,000 with to-day-
made arrangements to leave on He had recognised that the artist fell in with him, and was acquitted also uthorised to enforce stock ex Tuesday by the sa. Selandia, bound in him must abide the climax; must by the Jury,
chinad rules' to prevent dishonest Mr. R. S. Johnson, of Messrs. for the United States.
even invite it now: and" again, as Detective-Inspector M. Murphy, practices aimed at influencing the himself did when he paddled in one said the complainant was a concu price of securities and stimulating" accompanied by Mrs. Johnson, pe-
hot mid-morn to, the Indian Ashing line to the defendant for eight speculationBeuter, turned to the Colony on the Prasi-
village inquiring for Louise. dent Hoover to-day.
ed position, never forgot, and which, an alternativa of three months' by his example, he has taught us.imprisonment by Mr. 8. Balfour," Let us learn to appreciate, as heat the Central Magistracy this Butterfeld and Swire, Hong Kong, did, the moral values of life, and morning, direct, as he did, our thoughts and our actions at all times to the Greater Glory of God.",
BRITISH MILK PROBLEM
(Continued from Page 1No
ایا ده ام
"Seven case of meningitis, three
from Victoria, three from Kowloon and one from the New Territories,
A brilliant planoforte recital,
and one case of small pox from Kow. Was given by Miss Amelia Leo yes
The grant would be contingent | myfonett
ST. JOHN AMBILANCE
· BRIGADE
Douations Received:?
„They had told him;-
years. They had two children, now B
aged seven and, four. In 1982, P "Not know? Maybe gone on owing to domestic trouble, they went dealt her another blow and abe fall boat wit, someone, Maybe gone to the Secretarist for Chinese Af- to the ground.
The Hon. Treasurer of the Bt. on Vancouver," and he had paddled fairs, and as a result the childre The defendant was in the act of loon, are shown in the return of terday evening, when she made a John Ambulance Association begs to away again, disgusted.
were now in the Pa Leung Kukatriking a third blow, when he was notifiable diseases for the 24 hours very successful local debut before acknowledge, with, grateful thanksThat was Louise to the life, No The complainant was employed at disarmed by an Indian motorcar ending February 21.
Institute. Miss Les was given a following donations to Brigade oled nd the fastruments of Fate her way to work, and while passing charge he said this s' packed hall at the Helena May and appreciation the receipt of the wonder his fastidiousness had re the China Emporium, On February driver. She was sent to hospital.
volted. And now she had been shortly before noon, she was on The defendant, in anaye on the submission of an approvad The "Hello Hong" Company, per- large ovation at the conclusion of | Fundas el prin
found programme by the Milk Market-forming to-night at the Queen's Rachmaninoff's Concert No. 2 In Mr. Kwok Tan and Misa Dalay Ing. Board, containing, inter alia, Theatre, will give special matinees C Minor in which the orchestral Woo supply of milk to schools at redup on Bunday and next Thursday it part was, played by Mr. Bowes Tain Wang ed rates-British Wireless Service, 5.80 p.m.
mith.
Yeung Kwok Bül).
were bere, imagining that”, they the Tax Cheung Tailors in Queen's tirely caused by the could placats his mother with pre Road, she was struck in the back the Hong Kong sents while they took away her son. Turning round, abe saw defendant speak when I go
holding an axe in his hand. Ho Court.