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I LOSE ANOTHER WAGER
By Ely Culbertson
next hand. cards dealt him:
General Chamber Of Commerce
wan
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of the
MORE SABOTAGE IN SPAIN
Burning Of Churches Continues
"CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL.
"De Los
(Continued from Page 2)
rubber officially certified to have valuable advice on shipping ques tinue, and if Pan-American Air-been produced within the British tions and was the representative Council ways do not make Hong Kong Empire. is used in the Hong Kong of the Chamber on the Local Chartered Ac-and Finance Committee their terminal port they will factories.
(countants exercise oversight to er-University.
London, To-day. nevertheless call here.
"I might add that the General
The storm on churches and "I trust that the rumours sure that this rule is observed. Yesterday, I tried to describe
"When these instructions were Committee a few days ago gave a
convents in Madrid and the old how I felt at seeing a bridge published in the newspapers as
suburbs. organised by the Left- hand mangled. Also how I last to the possibility of the China received, towards the end of 1935, lunch in honour of another
to obtaining member, Mr. J. Owen Hughes, on
wing extremists, continues e wager to a friend whose National Aviation Corporation problems arose as
Colour with unabated violence, fire "little knowledge had proved a calling at Hong Kong will prove official certificates of origin in his departure from the
set yesterday to his to be correct. We have a good respect of rubber already imported Mr. Hughes was Chairman of the having been dangerous thing"-to opponents and myself! He had aerodrome and seadrome in one. from British Malaya, and as to the Chamber in 1924 and our repre-five churches in the suburbs of Charmartin, 23 provide best procedure for complying with sentative on the Legislative Coun-Tetuan- and
and well as to the convents succeeded, by the worst bidding and therefore and most ridiculous play ample facilities and accommo-Customs requirements regarding cil from 1927 to 1991.
The matter
Thanks Expressed
[schools at Dilar and Covadonga, imaginable in first arriving atidation for either type of plane. future shipments.
“I would like, on behalf of mem-la church in the suburb of Của- was of great urgency because this and then fulfilling a grand slam
Effect On Trade
is a seasonal trade, and manufac-bers generally, to express mytro Camnios and the Salesian
General contract.
"Increased opportunities for turers and exporters had commit grateful thanks to the
monastery in Madrid itse. In I could hardy wait for the
These were the the rapid transfer of mails and ments with buyers amounting to Committee and the various Sab-none of these cases were the
for the time passengers must help towards something like a million dollars' Committees
and fire-brigades able to do more thought they have so freely given. than prevent the conflagration SK43 A6532. D. 6 S, improved trade, and I trustworth of goods.
Great in this connection, special acknow- from spreading to the neigh- that my hopes that Hong Kong! "All shoes arriving in C. J 9 4.
After two passes, East, his will become a very important Britain after January 31 had to ledgment is due to the Legal Sub-bourhood. An attempt to burn
junction aviation
not contain nothing but certified rubber Committee, which has been called down the church of
ex-Maravillos," however, proved Commercial avia-! right hand opponent, bid one
and canvas, and, more than that upon during the year to an
Trans- Ocean NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. spade. I'm afraid I actually visionary.
[THE FIFTY-FIFTH ORDINARY hounced from my chair (admition is bound to make enor-during the period of their manu-¡ceptional extent and has been ask-unsuccessful
tedly poor "kibitzing but it mous strides within the next facture nothing but certified ma-ed to give its advice on GENERAL MEETING of was a "friendly" game) when five to ten years, and it is un terials could be used in the fac-intricate problems. Mr. M. M.
that Hong Kong tories. Do not let me be mis-Watson, who was co-opted in con-i WAFD VICTORY Shareholders will be held at they heard my friend nonchalantly thinkable
on overcall with two hearts! Vai-should be left out of a deve-understood: it was not suggested nection with one of these, Offices of the undersigned
its geo-that the materials and stock were rendered as specially valuable ser- "Here is where helopment to
that vice. The secretariat has THURSDAY, the 21st May, 1936, nerable!
"Although the development they were not all officially certi-operated with its usual efficiency, at Noon, for the purpose of receivrets what he deserves!" I said graphical position entitles it not British: it was merely
and Mr. Key has put in a lot of ing the Report of the General to myself.
dis-of Hong Kong as an airported. Agents, together with a statement! To my surprise (and
Visit To Singapore' hard, sound work, particularly in West merely gages a good deal of atten- of Accounts for the year ended appointment)
tion in these days, the harbour! North passed.
bid
There was no time to engage connection with the rubber shoe three the 31st December, 1935.
is still our principal asset and The SHARE REGISTER and hearts, and I groaned.
BOOKS will be "The idiot has found another is likely to remain so for as in a triangular correspondence be-question. I am sure you will wish
Chamber of Commerce and. Gov-tion of his work.
in British "I now move the adoption of the ¡erament Authorities 21st miracle" I reflected bitterly. Ifar ahead as most of us canteen ourselves, the Singapore to join me in expressing apprecia-
didn't know then that I was envisage. Your Committee has past taken steps during the
Malaya Your Committee, there- Report and Accounts for the year prophetic.
fore, at the request of the mer-1935, and when this has been se- East passed, and South put year to press upon the Govern
their conded I shall be glad to answer, the seal on his insanity by going ment the importance of keep chants concerned and at
iny harbour charges as low as
Reductions under expense-authorised an immediate to the best, of my ability, any
letin Service. visit to Singapore by the Secre- question which any member may "One moment," I said before possible.
been re-
'(Earlier message on page 11) West made his lead. "Maybe certain heads have
"The Depression.” fidential representative of each;
seconded by A Euchre Drive will be held in you'd like to bet that you make quested, but in the present who went there as the con-desire to ask.
The motion was state of the Colony's exchequers in the business, with auther-
Sergeants Mess this contract?"
not seen friend the Government has "Certainly."
at 8 wishes ity to discuss with their suppliers Mr. John Rumsbottom, who said the Garrison
Queen's Road,
Paz answered. "Shall we continue its way to meet our
"Between the years 1914 and morrow; entrance fee 50 cents.. of rubber. Mr. Key approached, on; to replenish my wardrobe by The question will be raised the details of all past purchases in part:--:
more again at
arrival, the Colonial Secretary -1918 anyone who chanced to be in betting a pair of shoes?"
"Done." I said (but not so season. confidently).
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The elections resulted in
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"The work of adapting to how our present Governor- who France continually heard the ex-tive steps taken to clear up ques- local conditions Board of Trade gave him every facility towards pression, "C'est la guerre." "C'est tions arising out of United King-
the prosecution of his enquiries. la guerre' was given as the reason dom Custoris Rules for the survey and con- The Registrar of Statistics-who for everything. In Hong Kong, of specting rubber shoes. It is hoped struction of passenger steam- ships is now nearing comple. is also the Rubber Controller-late years, we have been too much that, with the principal materials ition, subject to negotiations was most prompt and helpful: the addicted, in my opinion, to an of manufacture British-namely,
Depression". with neighbouring administra-Singapore Chamber of Commerce other hard worked phrase-It is the rubber and the canvas Hong The Govern-Kong will be left in undisturbed and the rubber exporting firms in the tions on such matters as stan- Singapore rendered every possible ment might very well frame a la possession of a share in this use- dardisation of measurement of
assistance. As a result, the Se that the next man who mentions fal export trade." the un-
The Report are Accourts were passenger spaces in
trade. cretary was able to return in two 'depression will be deported or berthed passenger
jadopted unanimously. When, in the near future, the or three days with the whale posi-have his salary cut.
The Customs Az- "I sympathised with His Ex- The following members were pre rules are published we shalltion clarified.
all thorities in Londen have since in-cellency the Governor when he ar-sent: Mr. D. G. Glenn Allen, Dr. R. which has FL Kotewall, C.MG., Mr. M. P. Talati, have a complete code for timated that they approve to the rived from an area classes of steamships and
suffered much more severely than Messrs. J. Alves & Co., Ltd, (Mr. Petroleum The first word that Alves); The Asiatic launches, a convenience which arrangements made.
"It was a great satisfaction to we have.
Co., (South China) Ltd, the Hon. shipowners and shipbuilders
Hon. Mr. W. E. Bell); Messrs. Brad- have long awaited. Publication our Committee and I am sure greeted him was Depression"!
that The British-American Tobacco Co. will consummate several years will be to members, generally would prefer that His Excellency ley & Co., Ltd., (Mr. K. S. Morrison);
Special Technical that the Chamber was able to ren- should have been informed
Stafford Smith); Messrs. Of course, at that time I work by a
Butterfield
& Swire, Mr. could see only the North and Committee, to the members of der this piece of special service the merchants of Hong Kong had (China) Ltd., (Mr. E. G. Drake and cloth and had got used to wearing a Masson): The Chartered Bank of South hands, and I couldn't con-which acknowledgment is due towards promoting the Colony's cut their coat according to their Mr.
Narrow Surplus
shorter jacket; and consequently India, Australia and China, (Mr. A. ceal my glee. It appeared for their very onerous labours. trade. almost certain that two spades. specially mention Mr. F. W "In this connection I would
"Members who have, resigned were optimistic. All that remain Brearley); The China Provident Loan outnumber those ed was for the Government to fol-& Mortgage Co., Ltd (Mr. D. L two diamonds, and a trump
during the year James. Superintendent Engi-
(Mr. A. must be lost.
who have joined, with the result low suit. If that had been done. King): The Dairy Farm Ice & Navigation
Stevenson); Messrs. Davie Boag & "Kindly take notice," I said, neer of the China
that the surplus of income over the word 'depression, and all that Cold Storage Co., Ltd., the not without malice, "that a pair Company, who has been
Co., (Mr. Frank of shoes costs
considerably leading spirit of the Technical expenditure is very narrow. It is it implies, might have died a na- Co. Ltd (Mr. W. A Stewart); I'more than the hat you've Committee from its inception in surprising how many people sup-tural death long ago. Continually Messrs. S. J. David
1927. Shipping firms affected pose that a Chamber of Commerce harping upon it makes people be Austin); Messrs. Deacons, (Mr. H. J. already won.**
is a semi-official institution, in relieve that it really exists, and de-Armstrong); Messrs. Dodwell & Co, greatly his by the new rules are
As strays confidence. There is still Ltd, (The Hon. Mr. Stanley H Dodwell): Messrs. Fung Tang (Mr. East properly allowed
Gibs partner's nine of spades to force indebted to Mr. James for con- ceipt of a Government grant. South's king. South's next playtributing so freely of his special you know, we have no other sour-plenty of money in South Chinawong Tak Kwong); Messrs.
ces of income than members' sub- and in the Colony. Provided con- Livingston & Co. Ltd., (Mr. M. T. was the jack of clubs, which knowledge and experience.
Messrs Gilman & Co., Ltd, (Mr. C. A Cham-will be available for business. West covered and which must also add that in these dis-scriptions and fees for issuing cer-fidence is maintained that money Johnson and Mr. A. M. Currie); dummy's ace
"Eigh taxation in China is cer- Blaker); The Hong Kong & Chian won. A low cussions the greatest possible tificates of origin, etc.
ber of Commerce is as obvious been received
Hong Kong Electric Co., Ltd., Mar. heart, and East's singleton king assitance has
from the Government Marine necessity in a business community tainly one of our handicaps and Gas Co., Ltd., (Mr. H. E. Stone); The V. Sorby); The Hong Kong and and popped up-to my horror
such as this: if it did not exist, hope we shall not see such growing dismay. South took Surveyor and the Senior Shiparious sections of the business creases of taxation in this Colony Shanghai Banking Corporation, (Mr. Hong Kong the heart ace, then led a low one Surveyor.
world would be continually having as will amount to a hindrance to v. M. Grayburn); The
on Tramways Ltd, (Mr. F. H. Glover to trade.
further duties The Imperial Preference and finessed for West's jack.
to form special committees
Co.. (Mr. P. S. Cassidy): & "In 1935, the Colony exported handle
as alcohol and tobacco recently im and W. J. Simmons); Mears, J. D.
Hutchison particular questions With a fourth round of hearts
curtail
con- The Imperial Chemical Industries he returned to his own hand. over two million dollars worth of they arose. The subscription is a posed are likely to The nine of clubs was success-canvas and rubber shoes, mostly triding item compared with the sumption to a point which compels Ltd., (Mr. R. D. Gillespie); Messrs. fully finessed, the club suit run, the product of local factories. other overhead expenses of a large an importer to consider whether Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., (The
balf of this quant-firm. and a losing spade discarded. About
One would like to see the it is any longer worth his while Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson); The Java- two lity went to Great Britain. The few substantial firms which are to carry on a trade which costs China-Japan Lijn, (Mr. H. E. Rouf- faer); Messrs. Johnson, Stokes & for-an initial licence fee of $1,000 a Master, (Mr. G. G. N. Tinson); The He graciously conceded diamonds and one spade.
trade, it is interesting to note, not already members come
Kailan Mining Administration, (Mr. "Four hearts, game, and has undergone considerable change ward and give us their support. year.
"As a merchant, I welcome the W. Wright); Messrs. Ed. Keller & rubber, and a pair of shoes" since the introduction of Imperial This would keep our balance on he announced, grinning more Preference after the Ottawa Con-the right side and be a great inauguration of the managed cur-Co., Ltd., (Mr. E. Kern); Messrs. odiously than ever. "How did ference Imports into Great Bri-encouragement to those of us who, rency in that it brought exchange Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, (Mr. (Mr. T. A Co. (China) Ltd, I play it, professör?”
tain from Moreign countries have on practically every working day rates to a lower and more economic Richie); Messrs. W. R. Loxley & Mitchell); Messrs Mackinton, Mac- I tried to answer, but only decreased very much whilst those of the year, give up some part of level.
Postal Rates
kenzie & Co. (Mr. M. T. Johnson); strangled sounds came out. Afrom Canada and other British our time to voluntary work for:
"One hears rumours of further The Marconi International Marine singleton king on his right countries (principally Hong Kong) the benefit of the trading commun-
1 Communication Co., Ltd., (Mr. J. P. increases in the postal rates. exactly a 15 to 1 shot), plus, a have increased, though they are lity as a whole-
"Apart from questions to which am of the opinion that the Cham-Dawson); Messrs. Maxim & Co., (Mr. J. A. V. Ribeiro); Messrs. A. B double club finesse, plus a 3-3 very far from replacing the total
Moulder & Co., Ltd., (Mr. Wong Of club break-let the mathemati- foriner foreign importation, reference is made in the Annual ber of Commerce should Modern design almost new.
production Report, the Committees of the diately protest against any in-Kat and Mr. Fan Chi Kuen): Messra. & Co. (Mr. H. Arfas); clans figure the odds. Roughly, Statistics of internal One Canteen for 12 persons
they were 250 to 1 against him. are not available, but it is a fair Chamber considered a number of ercase, having regard to the fact Peterson (Goldsmiths and Silversmiths,
I staggered to my feet and inference that Home manufac-subjects which it is necessary, at that already it costs' a great deal Messrs. Reiss, Massey & Co., Ltd, Wilson & Co., Ltd, (Mr. G. W. Ltd., London).
"We have lost a number of our Kong to England than from EBE Sewell): Messrs. Alex Ross & Co. One Fine Japanese Dinner Ser- Foreign Minister, Rushdi Ar-left the room, momentarily ex-turers have benefited-as well as this stage, to treat as confidential more to post a letter from Hong (Mr. A. T. Lay); Mesers. Robertson,
ras, in the chair. One of the Pecting the ceiling to drop on ourselves and Canada as a result
older members since our last meet land to Hong Kong. High postal (China) Ltd. (Mr. W. W. Mac- of Imperial Preference. chief topics of conversation will my head
"You will see from the Annualing. The services of Mr. Gordon rates are doubtless imposed with Kenzie): The Royal Insurance Co., be the question of the remili-
Boza): (Mr. C. A. da Report that the somewhat elaborate Mackie and Sir William Sheaton the object of obtaining a contri-Led, (Mr. H. B. Neve): Messrs. Roza tarisation of the Turkish
& Co., Ltd. costing system invoked by the were publicly acknowledged at the bution towards the general revenue Brothers Straits. It is understood that:
Shewan, United Kingdom
of their retirement. Mr. of the Colony. The merchants Messra. David Sassoon
(Mr.. B. Stock); Messrs.
P. Shewan); and complete agreement
on this!
Hong Kong Plummer and Mr. Knight have complaint against this method of Tomes & Co. (Mr. L point has been reached be Friedrichshafen, To-day After satisfied them that On View from Thursday, the tween the four States of the three weeks of rest, during which manufactured shoes comply with also left the Colony on retirement.raising revenue is, however, that The Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., (Mr. Balkan Entente, and that the time the engines were overhauled Preference requirements as to per-These gentlemen also rendered it. amounts in effect to a business A. C. L. Bowker); Messrs. Utoomal 7th. May 1936.
conference will unanimously ap completely, the airship Hinden- centage of British content. This very valuable services. Mr. Plum-tax, and discriminates against a & Assodamal Co., (Mr. P. V. Aswani); nessen); Messrs. Harry, Wicking & prove the Turkish demand. for burg took off for a trial flight system is no longer enforced but, mer was Chairman of the Cham-comparatively small section of the Messrs. Wallem & Co., (Mr. B. Johan- reconsideration of the military yesterday afternoon, and was to instead, the Customs require aber in 1932 and Chairman of the community."
"I cordially endorse the Chair-Co Ltd. (Mr. H. Owen Haghes): Messrs. S. T. Williamson & Co., (Mr.. clauses of the Treaty of Lau- stay in the air till after midnight. assurance that nothing but Em-Piece Goods Sub-committee for
pire manufactured carves, and several years. Mr. Knight gave man's remarks regarding the effec-S. T. Williamson). sanne. Trans-Ocean Service-Trans-Ocean Service.
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