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THE CHINA -MAIL, FRIDAY,- SEPTEMBER-30, -1949. -
MERCHANTS COMPLAIN Cathedral Wedding
AGAINST HK FREEZE
GOVERNMENT TO
Reminders BE APPROACHED
Today
Michaelmas Fancy Dress Ball The Gripps, HK Hotel, 9 p.m. Services Dance, European YMCA.
Kowloon
Marian
..
Unless Government's price freezing order pegging,
Exhibition of Roman This eatacombs, Salesian House; ! Shaukiwan, 9 a.m.
HK Softball
Association,
ex-
traordinary general meeting, Green Room, Peninsula Hotel, 6 p.m.
Crown Land Sale, District Office,;
Kowloon Magistracy Building, 30 B.M.
Paintings Exhibition
Tseng Yu-ho.
by Miss
all prices at the September. 17 level, is dras- tically modified, many merchants will lose heavily because they had been selling below replacement cost.
was the general view expressed of the com- mittee meeting of the Hong Kong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce held yester- day afternoon to discuss the price freezing order,
The two trades that would resistance cnse prices were raised suffer the most were reported beyond an economical level. and paper Based-On Cost?.
Fung Ping | merchants TERUNKONANIUNTIL WAYNES Chestfore then-mada j
Shan Library, HK Univer- xity, 10.30 am. HK Realty and Trust Co. Ltd.,
annual general
meeting. Queen's Bldg., 17.30 am. HK St. Andrew's Society, annual - meeting. 5.45. p.m. Jardine's
Board Room.
Little Flower Club "A1 Home"
King's Park, C p.m.
Coming Events
TOMORROW Kowloon Gramophone Society concert. Diocesan Boys' School, 8.30 p.m. HK University Aquatic Sports, Victoria Recreation Club, at 2 p.m. Film Shorts (for Servicemen and Members) European YMCA, West Lounge, 8 p.. (no charge for admission).
Prices of these two lines had been dropping since the begin ning of the year, and they had been selling all along at a loss to kcep pace with the drugpips market.
that the Director of Supplies and Distribution should be asked to allow merchants to base
their selling prices on cost, instead of on an overall order which took Ino account of actual cost of the
| It was decided to send a dele- goods,
gation from the Chamber, with The discussions were wound up representatives of the metal and by the Chairman, Mr. Ko Cheuk- paper merchants, to see the Direchung, who urged all merchants itor of Supplies and Distribution,
price within "controlled
to
to explain their difficulties to him. limits pending clarification of the
Representatives of other trades situation. He felt sure that any on the committee reported similar difficulties would be thrashed out difficulties regarding prices.
with Government
Due to piling stocks and falling prices locally they said, most merchants had marked down prices in an endeavour to get rid of stocks.
He also invited all the other
Mr. T G Strangeways, and his 'bride, the former
-Miss K. N. G. Scott. They were married at St. John's Cathedral yes. terday. Mr. Strangeways heads the Colony's Fisheries Depart- ment and is concurrently Senier Agriestural Officer "China
Mail" Photo.
Judge Again On Witness Stand
trades to bring forward their The $900,000 claim continued at the Supreme
difficulties, if any, before the Chamber not later than October 5, so that comprehensive report
It would be imposible in or the situation could be submit. many cases to replace stocks afted to Government the September 17 level.
Not Uniform
Wah Yan Past Students' Associa Speakers also pointed out that
tion, Monthly Luncheon,
prices on September 17, as on any
Catholic Club, King's Bidexed date, were not uniform, and 1 pm Speaker: Rev. Fr. T. J. a fair average would have to be Sheridan, SJ.
Watson's Coolie Sentenced
Lam Shing, aged 23, coolie
found
The
greatest headache, said metal and paper merchants, was the question of replacement.
MINISTRY GODOWN BURGLED
Court yesterday, with Mr. Loo Hsing-yuan, Former Shanghai Judge, on the witness stand for the third consecutive day.
The one-time attorney general to Dr. Sun. Yat-sen was questioned extensively by the Hon. Leo d'Almado, KC, senior counsel for the plain- tiff, on the question of Chinese low in relo- tion to exchange regulations.
Witness
<TOSS-
was also examined as to which body in China was responsible for law-making in this connection,
Three men were brought Unless they were allowed to before Mr. F. X. d'Almada" at sell at a fair profit they simply Kowloon yesterday charged would have to stop further im- with stealing and receiving in the course of which he told portations,
radio equipment from Chinese Ministry of
The September 17 level
actual loss.
termber 25.
the the Court that there were in Com-China five Yuans. These were Executive, Legislative,
Examinative Judicial,
and.): Supervisory, all of which were controlled directly by the Gov- empent
only left them no prest but anmunications godown on Sep-the of A S. Watson and Company,
Already, they pointed out, ship- Limited, residing at 16, Luen
The men were Wong Chi-wai, pers in London had asked for a Worg Kai-yuen, employees of Fat Street, was charged
at increase ranging from 10 to 15 Central yesterday with steal-per cent on contracts
already the Chinese Government, and Wu Chun-kong, travelling salesman." ing $600.
placed because of the devaluation The first two defendants were clause.
Paper and metais came mostly charged with larceny by servant
It was alleged that on Septem-
dant stele ane $500 note and 10
ber 24, at about 2.15 pm. delen- from the Continent, and unless the third was charged with 1 by Mr. d'Almada and Mr. DAL:
$10 notes from complainant, Lai the devaluation in the country of Man Fok. It was further statedigin was equivalent to that of that the money was put in an Sterling, suppliers would demand
tin, hidden under payment of the difference. emply milk
sacks in the store Shippers Warned sugar
some 10001.
Complainant, at first, suspected
six coolies who had access to the
So, they were storeroom.
No such demand has so far
while
receiving.
Flead
Bota former Shanghai buri- related to one another by mar acsamen, White and Roberts are
tiage. write
claims the amount in question from Roberts, as the esult of certain alleged exchange transactions between
Plaintiff in the dispute is Mr.: V. White, who is represented Wright, instructed by Mr. M.A. da Silva. Inspector Chan Ki-yih said Mr. HG. Sheldon, KC, and that the first two defendants on
25 Sons of the Hon. Sir Man-kaw the afternoon of Sepinde 23 Mr. AJ, Clifford on the instruc stole two communication receiv-
Lo, represent Mr. F. C. Roberts, crs a transmitting coupling unit,
the defendant. and re- a portable transmitter ceiver, a battery charger, zine been made for British goods but ansmitters and a box of radio shippers have warried against
spare possible increase at any time.
guilty on behalf of It sources of supply are allowed Mr. A.S.C. Com-
why tion for enquiries. The empty to increase their prices, milk tin was examined by D.S.I.should Hong Kong merchants beber asked the Court for leniency. saying that his client had earned Then deterdant's right forbidden to make a correspond- thumbs print was found on the ing increase, some speakers ask only $130 a month and that he bad a wife and child to support
Wong Chi-wai was fined $750 The opinion was expressed by or three months' imprisonment, Defendant confronted with this others that prices in Hong Kong Wong Kai-yuen, who pleaded from Lai. Upon rearching dethe law of supply and demand, hours, while Wu Chun-kong was produce $500 and admitted that
order, prices would not get out of prisonment without the option bounds simply because Hong Kong of a fine.
and two was heavily overstocked,
brought back to the Police Sta-
Kok.
snilk tin.
jed
evidence, admitted stealing $609ave always been regulated by not guilty, was remanded for 247 Laen they were legal
1947 and 1948. Roberts on the other hand denies the existence. o of such exchange transactions of alternatively if they did exist them
During the course of being Commsel that the National Gov ernment of China was
a body higher than the Executive Yuan He added that the members of this body, however, changes, from time to time.
Clothing For Juvenile Offenders
were
Two cases of used clothing contributed by the Reverend H. A. Park, Chair- man of the Council of the Assembly of God Minion. South China Area, to be dis- tributed among needy children who are being brought before the Juvenile Courts in Hong Kong and Kowloor
Wah-ku!
to
and Ho„Tak-on, Juvenile Courts "cass 7 workers. Kewloon and Hong.” Kong, respectively, will take charge. of the distribution.
PORTUGAL AND MACAO DEFENCE
fendant's address, Lam could only and even if there was no freezing sentenced to three months in questioned, Mr. Loo agreed with Santos Costa, and the Navy
he had spent the $10 notes.
He
was sentenced
months' imprisonment.
to
there would be immediate buying
Hotel Employee Stand Trial
To
Brought before Mr. James Wicks at Kowloon yes- terday on four charges of uttering letters de- manding money with menaces, Kwok Hoi- ching, alias Kwok Hang-tung, 26-year-old hotel receptionist, was committed for trial.
The witness went on to say The main charge against the accused was that he did, on that on August 24 he received a or about August 23, send a letter postmarked August 23 de letter to Wong Hei-yan, mana-manding $2,000. On August 25 he ger of the Jordan Hotel, Jor-received
station.
St. John Ambulance
Order by Mr. A. el Ares, Commis sioner. St. Joha Ambulance Brigade, Eong Kong District, fullow:
Ambulance Detion Rens Konz: October
2 to October 3. Eastern Division: October
to October 15, Confucian Division. Ambulance Duties Kowloon: October 8
CANTON SAILING TODAY
When the ss. Canton leaves oday for the United Kingdom with some 280 passengers, she will take Home many local residents on furlough.
Not all, however, are bound for the U Some will disembark at Singapore, Bombay, Penang or Colombo
Shipping deles in the Colony will miss temporarily, a popular friend who is packing up for a well-earned six-month Home leave.
He is Captain A. J. Kendrick. Secretary of Mollers.. Limited. who leaves with his family f spend six months in the UK.
He is accompanied by Mrs. Kendrick and three children.
Captain Kendrick, who first saw Hong Kong In 1945 when he arrived from England 10 Maathe Superfedem-of-MD- lers, began his seafaring carcer in 1921, with the Holder Line, most of the time.
During the last war he served. in the Mediterranean, Europe and India, coming' out of it with several war medals and "stars."
Halling from Ilford, Essex, Captain Kendrick" joined Mol- lers in 1941. He retired from salling in, 1945 when he took his share appointment" in the Col- ony. He became secretary in 1946.
Meanwhile, Mr. W. E. Manson will act as secretary.
Those bound for London in- clude Captain W. J. Moore, DSC. HNE, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. N. G. Thompson and two children, W. E. Costain, W. F. Woithe, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ritchie and infant, Mrs. Brand, Mr. and Mrs. J. She-
Mrs. J. (*wn,
Bidgood and child Mrs. A. Kluczluk, Mr. and Mrs.
·A. P. Thomson, H. W. Rose, Mrs.
E. Hooper
K. Tan, Mr. and Mrs. R. T.
and chidrenal
lendar,
Mrs. A. J. Bardens and
daughter. Miss L Woolman, Miss
S. W. Murdock, H. F. Lawrence,
A
A. Dand, Mr. and
Bokmont AF
Mrs.
A
J.
Mr. and
Mrs. S. Haves* J. A.
Σ
W. E
Mr. and Mrs. ME and Mrs. Norris and sor. E. S. Wilkinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. O'Grady and children, LA Smith, Ms. 5. E. R. Ho- ward-Williams and children, W. Whitehead and F. G. Cousins.
En route to Singapore are fon ! Hien-ming, Mrs. R. R. Shaw Mrs. R. Lim, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Col- borne, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. V. Gloster. CK. Yuen, Mr. and Mrs. LM. Ho, and children, C.La. Kaan, T. S. Kaan, Madam M. S. Chow, C. J. Sigley, I. S. McCulloch. T G. Wormaid, W. Sinclair, L. W. F. Parsons.
Disembarking at Bombay are Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Guild, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Karanjia, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Lwels and infant, Mr. N. PayrLL E. Driscoll, C. E James, and Miss M. C. Recember.
Sanitary Coolies Charged
Washington, September 29.
Adiplomatic official · said today that the Portuguese Army Minister, Fernando” dos Minister, Americo Rodrigues Tomas, are not able to come here for the meeting of the
Three Sanitary Department Defence: Committee of the At-
employees were charged. be- lantic Pact starting on Octofore Mr. Fin-shing Lo at Cen- ber 5 as they must remain attral yesterday with demand- Asked if the Supreme Council Lisbon in case of a Chinese
Foreign Exchange Control
of National Defence was Higher Communist attack on Macao. ing money with menaces. than the Executive Yuan, wit,
Govern-
Portugal has sent 6,000 troops.
Kome
Defendants. were Li Yui-wah.
10 October 9, Kowloon" Drilon: October control was made by the hit with Chinese Communists are less than" complainant's but at Fuk Shou
10 October 16, Telmoshatsui Division.
Beach Dates Hour Eonre Seturday,
October 1, 1 D. Pepake Bay, Wantal
ness stated that the Supreme to Macao to reinforce the local aged 28, a coolie, Li Kiu, aged Council was part of the organisarrison and more are on the 35, and Tam Fuk, aged 42, both
ay. There are also three war foremen. WEY. sation of the Government
Mr. Loo further said that the ships
there
and
ม directive on
It was alleged that on August forelg erchange squadrons
The latest reports are that the 8, Brst defendant. went to the ment, after it had consulted.
on the mainland, Lane, and asked him to pay fes- the Supreme Council of National 80 miles away
failing which, he Defence. The order was made in including the sea distance, from liyal
to pull down the hut. the name of the National Gov-Macao ernment, and sent to the Execu- The three Chiefs of the armed Complainant said that he collected tive Council Yuan, and, all other services will arrive here by air to the money on behalf of his fore fucian Division; Sheko, Motor Transport departments, including the Legisrepresent. Portugal on the Defchee men, pointing at two Chinese Committee. They "are. General, men standing on the other side Repulic Bar, Chung Sing Division: It was however not, for the Passos de Sousi, Air Commander of the road. Wire, Sib Nam Division: Sheka Supreme Council to make the General Alfredo and Nayy Com
mander Admiral Oliveira, Pinto. order itself Extern Division: Saturday, October #
United Press
"A". Division; Big Wave, Central Din- sion: Sheks, Shacklwen Division. Sandur. October 2, .40 and 139. Expulse Bay, Wanchai "B" Diviakin; Big Wave, Con-
vila Thamday, October 6.,9.30 and
lative Yuan.
a second letter, also Repulse Bay, HEYMCA Division: For emergency measures, the dan Road, demanding $2,000 demanding money. The same day Be Ware, South Chine Division: Shexo Executive (Yan have powers to he took the letters to Inspector COB Division Sunday, Octobry 9, 93 make laws, witness disclosed. with menaces.
Wong Hel-yan' said that so Thomas Kavanagh of the Yaumati od 1.35, Repulse Bay, Shaukiwan Divi. This was laid down in the direc
sion: His Way, Wanchal "A" Division:tive. Sheko, Central Division. Henday, October Detective Sub-Inspector Tam 16. 9.30 and 139, Feppie Tay. Motim Chung was sent to the hotel to Tupport Division: Bir Ware, Wanchai check the hotel's papers and "B" Division Sheko Cenforian Divisionr two documents which Beach Dütles Kowloon 71 Mile Beach: found later were found 10 have been Sat, 1, Sun. 2, The. . Talmshaupt n
Balance And Shamabulpo Nursing Divi- written by the accused.
Kious: Eat 8, Sen. 9, Mon, 15. KYMCA
cused had been employed by the hotel since last November. Ac cuses duty was to take care of the guests luggage."
PANTEEN
ROCHE
THE FIRST.
•VITAMINIZED-
HAIR TONIC
Darsteers
STOPS LOSS
* HAIR WITHIN
A FEW WEEKS
After further cross-examing- tion, hearing was adjourned, until 10 this morning.
Funeral
On August 27 Inspector Tan Ambrianer and Shanghaipo Nursing D Chung again went to the hotel us: Lalchilak Bathing. Clais as dev Filomena and requested accused to accom-talled.
BEHIND SCENES TALK ON SPAIN
The funeral of Mrs. Iren Parpin, an editosBY
·Faid
three
Complainant said that he had no money and the men left.
saying
At about 2.00 pm, on August 11, first defendant went there' for money again. He was given three $10 notes, which he put Paris, September 28. into his packet and walked out. Spanish affairs may not be on Then, he was stopped by Del the public agenda of the United Cpl. 281 and Det. 2.C. 369. On the $30 was Nations General Assembly in being searched, New York, but they are esqrtedly to then cautioned and be
aly'found
his pocket. Defendant In
made being discussed behind the scenes, was "Le Monde" the independent a voluntary statement
Conservative evening news that he was collecting money on Liborio Joanilho,
today.
day. behalf of his foreizen. He took Le Monde said that the visits the Policemen to a Junction, pany him to the station. Accused Race Course Dates: Sat. 3. KCOB and who died at St. Francis Hös-
Wednesday, took to
of Emir Abdullan of Westem Street, where second and Spain or ves informed the investiga
of
Motor Transport Divisions: Mon T.pital' on tion and before he was cautioned, Chens Sing and Motor, Transport Dives place at the Catholic. Cerne Jordan, a United States naval third defendants were arrested.
bankers saidi Yes, 1know the whines.
Happy Valley, yesterday. squadron, and American. tery, accused
The Case
was adjourned untit Congressmen, as well Football Match Duties: Bat Kary case, I have written those let-
Deceased is survived.brezil's decision to send an am today, MZ. A ́Y. Hon appeared ters? The Inspector, said that he Ground 16 p. KCOB Division: Boo- then stopped hire from speaking 45. Zaster Dirism: HK. sons and three daughters
Football Club 11-am socha! · *** Wreaths were sent by z. and bastador to Madrid, were a series for first defendant and, Mr. J.C. further.
Mrs. Marcal Francisco Josnilio, of political and diplomatic vie Stewart, for second and third de- On September 1, Inspector Central Division: Caroline Hin 3.15 pm.
Augustino
stino Francisco Joanitho, Mr. tones for the Spanish dictator, tendants Kavanagh accompanied accused Shaukiwis
and
Mrs. S. Hurdley, Mrs. Vir Francisco Franco-Reuter, to 60 Halphong Street where de- p.m. Mongkok Division.
inia Nicolini Spreadbury, Mr. ginís fendant lived on the second Konthly Duties: Wef. Getoler 1 South and Mrs. Antonio Collace, Jimmy's WAH YAN LUNCH
Sullivan, Mr. Hoor. There a Chinese brush and Calos Kensine Division will assume Kitchen, Jeorge
The monthly luncheon at the ink were found. Accused said in duties, for one month at Hindquarters and hirs. The Choo-kwan, Fan fak front of the officers that he used and Exting Besch, Dudies,
Chơi chung
Song San-chung and Wah Yan Fast. Students Associa “Hospital Training: The Nuri
tion will of
take place at the write the letters
Catholic Club King's Building KYMCA and Shamshido Nursing DivLA.V. Ribeiro sions Chat-hire' volunteered for Hampital
at 1 tomorrow. training, will, resort; to the Os! Patirot
The guest speaker will be the Department, Kowloon Hospital as from
ober-1 and thergader op days detailed Song Fish. Wanted Market, HL subject will be "American
Fresh fish average prices realised: Reverend Fr. T. Sheridan,
Kennedy Town, yesterday, "follows
Roundabout.**** (SPL) ILA, EDWARDE, SE.BLI,
Were
those
Betective Sub-Inspector Cheung-chun
Identification
to the Police Headhuriers, said that on Sep
į tembér in the presence of
spector Tam Chung he obtained
sample to the
from ac-
letters
szere
enlargemen
Division. Sari, 2 Bookprpon 3.15 pm.
Street Division: Berndary
خیر
Corpe Sup
Forces Welfare Book Collection: Crizket grateful thanks are "due to; the "folkwing
FISH PRICES
YeDow Crysker for donations of Donks, Magaclave eth Other, Gruszzer.) made and in his pinion after a Mr. and Mrs. 08. Labrum, The Raymond White Pomfret Lan Comparison the handwriting in Tang, M. Orem Members of t Macao Bole Lapze} the sample, and that in the letters KCC. and poplis of the King George T. Cep the
wedigutelanding Falanteries,
School (second collection)*:
=) Hair Tall
Fastenallty Averagt
$2.50
DID.
25
rally cattyOn the occasion of the ap proaching Mid-autumn Festival a special use of Siani white rice TLET start will be made during, the-ration- 10 ng period from October 1 to 5; inclusive, at 43 catties a person 24 57 centre S
*
$1.00
$0.95 $0.47
RED ARMY TO HOLD. WAR GAMES
F
Berlin, September 28, Manoeuvres in the Soviet Zone of Germany are due to begin on October 1, the German "news agency reported today. Reuter
Jude
DEATH ABRAHAM.Edward
Abraham, son of Mr. and Mr F, W. Abraham, on 30th ber, 1949 Funeral will pass the sonument at 5,30 pim. today,
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(by Courtesy of Mrs. Eu Tong Sen)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 1949
8 P.M. 1. A.M.
Tickets $30.- including Buffet Supper (Dress Optional).
Swimming & Diving Display by Lionet. Reza-Pereira Dancing to Fred Carpio & his Orchestra Side Shows
Fashion Parade by The Linen Chest
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF
THE HONGKONG WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL CLUB
IN AID OF CLUB. FUNDS
FOR ENTERTAINMENT OF FORCES
Tickets obtainable from the Club's Scerclary, 1st Floor GLOUCESTER BLDG. TEL. 28383
or the following Committee Members!
Mr. A. E. MATTHEWS, PO, Box 282. Tel 20747, Mr. ML M. WATSON, 3 Abermor Court, May Rd. Tel. 200
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