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MODERN SCARLET
PIMPERNEL
Reports Of Arrest Baseless
MR. GRICE-HUTCHISON
AT GIBRALTAR
Gibraltar. To-day.
Mr. Grice-Hutchison has ar- rived from Malaga in his yacht! Honey-bee. The report that he had been arrested at Malaga apparently baseless. -
WAS
Reuter.
An earlier message said that ai modern "Scarlet Pimpernel." who! rescued at least 50 men, women and children from Spain. was re- ported to have been arrested by the Communists at Malaga. He was an Englishman named Grice- Hutchison, who exploited the transporting of prisoners in a tiny 8-ton-yacht, the Honer-bee, from Malaga to Gibraltar.
He became almost legendary. His modus operandi was to · land¦ · at dusk make for the nearest pri-¦ son and haggle with the guards, who eventually discreetly turned their backs while the prisoners were hurried to the yacht.
Mr. Grice-Hutchison was a law- yer at Malaga for 10 years before
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Olivia Grayne (above left), Fay Grossman, as Mrs. Terrence (above right) and Nigel Waymouth, as Dan, right, carried of the acting honours at last night's performance of "Night Must Fall" by the A. D. C. at the China Fleet Club Theatre. (Photos by von Kobza).
communications.
THE CHINA MAL, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1936
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Programme For Eleventh
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VISITORS FROM CANTON
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A guard ́of honour and band from the Royal Welch Fusiliers was drawn up at the Railway Pier, and after its inspection, the Įparty was conducted by Major. R
D. Walker, M.C. to the Flying Arrow Express, which left at 8.25
Statement Issued
Just prior to their departure from Hong Kong after their two days' visit, General Huang Mu- sung. Chairman of the Kwang- tung Provincial Government, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor of Canton, issued the following. statement to the press:
"During our two days' visit to Hong Kong we have been deeply impressed by the great warmth and friendliness with which we have been received and by the exceedingly gener ons hospitality which both the Government and the community jof Hong Kong have shown us. Our kind host, His Excellency Sir Andrew Caldecott, and Lady. Caldecott have been extremely hospitable to us, and Mrs. Tseng is particularly grateful for the kindness Lady Caldecott | has shown her. We have been no less impressed by the over-
Extra Race Meeting shown her
the revolution, and many insur-not to molest each other's
his per-i gent sympathisers were sonal friends. When the insur- Referring to Russia he attribut- gents began bombing Malaga ed the revolution in Spain large- many of them were imprisoned to Soviet influence. and some killed as a reprisal, so it would be quite impossible for
The following is the programme Second $200. Third $100. For China whelming enthusiasm shown to Mr. Grice-Hutchison used his in-the free nations of
the Western for the Eleventh Extra Race Meeting. Ponies, "C" Class. Jockey Allowance our visit by our own nationals in fluence with the authorities and world to interest themselves in to be held at the Valley on Saturday, Entrance $5. One Mile.
the fate of Russia if she continu-November 21:
$5.30 PM-Tripo Handicap Hong Kong and by the magni- managed to get passes to convey
1-2.00 PM-Shengshui Bandi- Winner $400. Second $175. Third}ficent spirit with which they ar- a number of friends to Gibraltar led to present herself in this guise;
Second $225. $100. but a peace-seeking Russia would cap-Winner $500.
For Chins Ponies, “D" Class. ranged. all the welcome meet- | Third $125. be an indispensible element in Class Griffins of this Season
For China Ponies, "Subscription Griffins of this Club of fings and receptions.
We are the equipoising of peace between red.
baz- this Season, barred. Jockey Allow coming away from Hong Kong Jockey Allowance. Entrance ance. Entrance $5. Six Furious with the memories of two most the East and West.
$5: One Mile. *
Daily Double Event:-Fifth and REGIONAL PACTS
2-230. PM-Hong Kong St Seventh Races.
pleasant days spent there, and The Chancellor of the Exche-Leger.Winner $750. Second $300.
Entries close at Noum on Thursday, we earnestly hope that there quer. Mr. Neville Chamberlain of this Seaso
Third $200. For China Ponies, Grifins November 12
will be further exchanges of Weight 146 18.] replying to the debate, said that Winners of one race, 5 Tb; of two or
such informal visits in the fu ture.
OBLIGATIONS TO BE RESPECTED
what we had to work for if we more races. 10 lb; penalty. Entrance STARTING TIMES
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EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT Britain intended to take the lead to secure a European settlement.security and make it but no such settlement was pos- was,
arms.
FOR FANLING
Week-End Golf Pairings
were to preserve collective $10. One and Three Quarter Miles.
3-3.00 PM Shum Chum Handi- 2. reality
cap.---First Section. Winner $450. first of all, to to to Second $200. Third $100. For China sible unless Britain possessed strengthen the Leauge and but-Fonies, "C" Class. Jockey Allowance. strength. both of purpose and of;
tress it by some other system Entrance. $5. One Mile. Britain's re-equipment
which would help to maintain Note-One Entry only will be made must be all-embracing, but
there
peace in those portions of the
for the Shum Chun Handicap would never be an enduring peace world most subject to stress and
(Races Nos. 3 and 7). Entries without an arme agreement.
will be divided inte First and The following are the Royal Some nations were -beginning to strain. He, suggested that re- Second Sections at the discretion Hong Kong Golf Club starting great admiration for sacrifice their standard of living sional pacts might be entered into
of the Handicapper.
times for Fanling next Sunday: to their standard of arming. They the nations vitally interested
stronger Britain was the greater in the regions covered by the
settlement. of Britain's defences.
Wir-
WELL TAKEN CARE OF
"From the very moment we alighted at the Kowloon station to the last minute we were in Hong Kong we were well taken care of, all arrangements made for us be- ing simply splendid. We were much impressed by and we have the smart- ness of the British troops which we were given the honour to in- spect, the fine work of the mili-} D.tary bands, and the efficiency of the police who rendered us excel- Elent service wherever we went.
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4-3.30 PM Sub-Griffins St. Leger-Winner $750. Second $300, Third $200. For China Ponies pacts.. was the certainty of peace.
Subscription Griffins of this Club of The Government would like to this Season. "Weight 145 lb. Three elements in the Govern- ment's programme were the streng see an East European pact simi-ners of one race, 5 ib; of two or more Britain races, 10 lb; penalty. Entrance $10. thening of the League's authority, lar to the Western pact. the negotiation of a European would not participate in an East One and Three Quarter Miles.
54.00 PM-Castle Pexk Handi- and the re-equipment European pact, but that did not cap-Winner $550.
Second $250 9.40 mean that Britain would give a Third $150. For China Ponies, 9.45 free hand to any other country to|"A" Class. Winners of $5,000 or | Far East Position
do what it liked or undertake not more in stakes since 1st January, 9.50 to interfere in any circumstances. Entrance $5. Seren Furlongs
1936. barred. Jockey Allowance. Britain would keep a free hand
6.- 4.30 CHINESE RELATIONS WITH and consider
PM, Fremantle St the circumstances Leger.-Winner $750. Second $300. 10.00 JAPAN
¡of the case and confine her actual Third $200. For Australian Ponies obligations to those regional pact winners of one race, 5 lo; of two or 10.08 of this Season. Weight 146 lb. 10.04 Turning to the Far East Mr.which concerned her vital in-
more races... 10 Eden said that Sino-Japanese "re-terests. All regional pacts would $10. One and Three Quarter Miles.
Ib; penalty. Entrance i
10.12 lations were such not long ago as be subject to her general obliga-i *5.00 PM Sham Shan Handi- 1016 to give rise to anxiety, but he tions under the Covenant.
exp-Second Section-Winner $450.10.20 was happy to say that there had DISAPPOINTMENT IN ITALY been definite indications lately of! Rome: Mr. Eden's speech has a distinct easing of the tension.been received with disappointmented out that social considerations Discussions had
Political circles been proceeding in Italy.
argue played an important role in the 19.28 : at Nanking on outstanding ques-that mere assurances are insuffiei-zew code, the personality of the:
beent. The Italians feel that a de perpetrator of a criminal offence 10.36 tions and there appeared to ground for hoping that a revival finite entente defining and safe-his social position and the services 10.46 of the former tense situation would guarding the respective interests he had rendered to the nation be- be avoided.
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of the two countries is required ifing considered. A distinction be-10.44
The Government earnestly trust-confidence and calm are to be re-tween rich and poor is to be made
ed that that would be the case, and stored. In fact, Mr. Eden "ignor-in imposing fines, these to be bas- 10.08
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Major Shannon, G. Mar We are most appreciative of the fine work done by all those who so R Young, EU. Ireland Jably and thoughtfully organised F. T. de Eome, J. W the various entertainments for Franks.
I. G. S. Dodwell, S. EL. Dodwell
us.
"The trip to Shing Mun, where A. E. Lissaman, D. S. Robb,
we were given the privilege of in- E. T.
T. McMullen, Col. Mat-specting the great dami now near- thews.
ļing completion, has been most in- P. Morrison, E. C. Webb.teresting. We were deeply impress F. C. Young, W. N. Aled. by the marvellous work being Smalley.
a perfectly
P. L. Leefe, R. H. Griffiths undertaken there
A. K. Littlejohn, T. Low, amazing engineering feat. Here
J. G. Campbell, W. Awe desire to express our special Stewart.
thanks to His Excellency the
C. Austin, W. L. Alexa-Governor and Lady Caldecott for der.
Groome.
Ar Corrighan, EI personally accompanying ns. to the place and to Mr. Gifford Hall project. for explaining to us in detail the
EL. Geare, G.-E. Costello,
S. T. Butlin, H. A. Mills-
EL J. Arostrong, G. S. Hugh Jones.
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that a solution would be reached, ed Signor Mussolini's offer," which ed on the average daily income of $20. 3. B. Mackie, Col. Blake, placing Sino-Japanese relations on is interpreted as a rebuff-Beuter. the culprit. a stable and friendly footing.
Winston Churchill's NEW GERMAN PENAL
Speech
BRITAIN'S LAST CHANCE
Expressing the opinion that the
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HONOUR OF THE NATION
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An important chapter of the 9.30 new code is the protection of the honour of the individual and the ination. Defamation and slander- ing of the German Chancellor is considered defamation of the Ger 9.45 mazi nation, and is therefore liable to heavy punishment. Debasement. 9.50
next 12 or 18 months might see Expectant mothers are protect of the National Socialist Party, 9.55 Britain's last chance of averting ed against selfish exploitation, and the Reich, the Army and labour a European confict or a world anyone refusing to render the ne-service are likewise regarded as a 10.00 war, Mr. Winston Churchill (Ccessary assistance to pregnant wo-crime, as well as degrading the 10.08 Epping) urged Britain to stand by men is liable to punishment. The achievements of the German ar the League of Nations and try to severe punishments provided in mies and the heroic deaths of 10.16
the old code for the maltreatment German: soldierz · Historic-- per- bring within it the largest num-
10.24 berof peace-seeking but well-of children continue in force, and sonalities, such as Hindenburg,
the abduction of childzen with the Schlageter" - (who was executed by 10.22 armed nations to potential agressor. He suggest
overwe 器 intention of obtaining ransom- is the French during the Buhr, 00-
Soviet aggression, should"enter
ed that Germany, if she fearedegarded as a capital crime.cupation), Horst Wessel (the 10.40
Measures far exceeding Ger- young National-Socialist who was many's obligations assumed under murdered by Communists prior to the League and then all Europe international agreements have Herr Hitler's advent to power) are would guarantee to assist – Ger-| many against Russian aggression Slave trafic.
been set up to prevent the White likewise protected.
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If the creations of Britain were LABOUR AND INDUSTRY
Although bound by the clauses
of the code, judges will enjoy con-
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The visit has helped us W. Jones, G. S. Cham-make personal contacts not only bers
with the high officials of the T. Lindara, J. C. Dumbar. NEW COURSE
Government of Hong Kong but also the leaders of the business T. R. Rowell, D. J. Valen- community and we want, as tire.
depart to return to our city, once T. A Pearce, A. E. Mac-more to assure kerria
our friends in A. R. Rawerth, A Me Hong Kong that we shall continue Kellar
to work for closer co-operation and strive to achieve the reálisa tion of our common goal-peace and prosperity.”
EL N. Williamson, T. Chassels.
S. Edward,' E E Collinsz
́D. J. Gilmore, A. Sommer-
Ielt
W. Thomson, B. D.
D. Forbes, O. J. Shammon
A L Landabert, J. Cor Finch.
MAN'S FOOLHARDY?
ACTION
1. A. D. Mocrism, G. Killed By 2,000-Volt
Cantherley.
RLS. Webb, A. A.
Bremner
KK Rounds, L. B
Cramer.
Current
The action of a man who was
E. C. Norris, F. E. Suck electrocuted because he did not
SOUTH - CHRAVIATA. ATHLETIC MEET
The 14th annual athletic meet
wear ribber gloves when he knew they were necessary was described "foolhardy by the deputy coroner, Dr. Philip Barlow, at a Paddington inquest recently.
While Robert Anderson Levis,
not supporbed "proportionately by The chapter on measures for siderable treedom under the newing of the South China Athletic aged 57, of Cornwall-road, North others and collective security protecting labour and industry code, which is elastic insofar as Association will be held at their Harrow, a foreman employed by were shown to be a frand, the provides tor punishment for it makes a distinction between Caroline Hill headquarters on the County of London Electric League was an idle dream, and strikes lockouts and incitement minor and major cases-Trans-Wedresday, November 11, when Supply Company, was working in then Britain and France together these Persons accused of malic Ocean Service.
YMTH King wife of the Hontansformer chamber under the would be very dangerous to stously creating a shortage of the
Inspector-General of Police, has pavement in Store-street, Hollern. (tack
necessities of life are also Fable
dly commented to distribute the 1⁄2 current of
"be sporta
will through
Mr. Churchill suggested that to pual kment.
Two Cases: ódenterio, fever
one of mezzies were reported
the naval Powers in the Mediter Speaking on the ruderal term the local Health" authorities dire ranean might reciprocally agree los “punishment," an expert point the 24 hours "unded on Wednesday, be served at 4 paul
pf death by mis
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SUNDAY THE
KING'S
THE YEAR'S SCREAM LINED ROMANCE!!
A jambores of joy--ninety mad, many momenhe **^RE SEVEN Grand fansters go to town, în F. G. Wodehouse's fals of the cartoonist whose "funnies** almost wrecked his zomance!
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