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HK election depends on depends on instructions from London
Reminders
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Whether or not Hong Kong is to have an election **tora Municipal Council in May 1950 as, pro- mised in the Young Plan, will depend antire- ly upon instructions from London, the "Ching Mall" was reliably informed yesterday.”
Hong Kong was promited a general election in May this year in the plan submitted by Sir Mark Young, former Goy
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Coming Events
TOMORROW
Nine Dragons Services, Club, QSLI
Band Concert, p.m.
Kowloon Gramophone
Į
Concert,
Diocesan
School, 8.15 p.m.
SUNDAY
Society Boys'
Toe H classical coneeri, 50, Mhe-
donnell Road, 8.30 pm.
HK Art Club, sketching party to TurkwND, Castle Peak Road. membera to meat at Star Ferry, Kowloon, at 10.30 un,
The
Sino-British Orchestra
Sino-British
Orchestra.
which has been earning a justi- fed reputation for sound per- formances, is giving the third of Its subscription series of concerts this month.
The first performance is to be stiven at Diceeran Boys School Kowloon, on February 23, and the progi uning is to be repented Februny 24 at St. Stephen's Girls' College,
Both concerts are lined to start
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However, whether this plan in to be implemented or not, has yet to be seen,
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100 passengers
RMS Corfu leaves
today
Hong Kong has not yet passed legislation for such implementa tion, and the Unoficial members of Legislative Counell have, in- stead, submitted a resolution that instead of setting up a munielpal couneli the Colony should have a reconstituted Legislative Coun- cil` first.
This resolution, together with various other resolutions from other public organisations, were zent home to the Secretary of State for the Colonics last year for consideration and decision.
In the air
Go far, it was learnt, no of- ficial decision has been reached,
This means that the whole for London via the Straits thing is still in the air." our in-
formant told us, with more than 100 passen-
Is reliably learnt that no de- gers from Hong Kong bound elsion from home is likely until for Port Said. Bombay, after the General Election. Colombo, Penang, Singapore London about appointment of a Nothing has been heard from and the United Kingdom. secretary with experience in the Among those who embark to- organisation of a new constitu- day are:
tional hody such as the proposed Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Adoma, J. | munlcipat council, tor on the 15, Aduris, P. Allen, Au Chik question of suitabic premises to Wing. Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Baker, house such a counell if and when
J. Barrow, J. K. Blackwell, Mr.it is constituted. and Mrs. B. W. Bradbury, Mr.
and Mrs. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Champelovier, P. D. A. Chileit, J. Chubb, itey, and Mrs. M. L. Collings, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cox, C. E. Crawley, Miss C. A. Crozier, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. S. Crozier, D. S. Dewar, C. E. Edge- combe, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Fitz- gerald, S. N. L. Ford, H. T.
Mr. Grantham,
and Mrs. J.
Controlled Prices amended
THE CHINA MAIL -FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1950.
Weekly Health
Weekly Health Chinese Press comment
on Sino-Soviet pacts
Return
Qixty-four. Costha from tuberculosis were reported the wook anded February 14, according to the wenkly Health Return issued pestor. day. ; ;"
were
In addition, there three deaths from diphtheria, and one-sach from dysentery, enteric fever, rables (animal) and whooping cough.
Total deatha from tuberou. losis since the beginning of the year up to the period under review way 324.
Total deaths from all causek in the week under revlew were 367 against 1,210 births."
Soldier charged with rape
SATU KE #
An independent vernacular newspaper; two pro- Communist dailles and one pro-Kuomintang paper commented on the now Sino-Soviet treaties yesterday.
Chan-
The "Sing Tao Jih Rao" said that the treaties,
marking a fresh start in Chinese-Russian re- lations, are an important turning point in the progress of world affairs. The newspaper mold that thef Clanes regarding ine treaties wil have a four-fold ekun Hallway, Port Arthur and effect on the international situn- Babren show the upright attitudo |tion: First, they open a new era of the Soviet Union, in dealing In Sino-Soviet relations and re-Witir China, The loan proves the present the achievement of equa- Russian, people's friendly regard lity, reciprocity and friendly vo- concerning the reconstruction of operation between Chinn and the Chim. Soviet.
It is to assist China's Indus- Secondly, the US$300,000,000 | trialisation
prograinme. Unlike loan demonstrates the indivisibl-the Marshall Plán 'n does not in- lity of the economy of China and volve the export of any muni- the Soviet and tends to show that lions, but is to be used to obtain In the military and diplomatic machinery and other equipment netus. the two countries will also that China needs to step up pro work closely together.
duction.
Thirdly, the conclusion of the Chairman Mao's visit to Mos- Treatles mcuns the construction of cow
strengthened China'z
one in Asin-have
of
has
a strong Communist bloc in the position, Internally and interna- Far East and in the world as a tonally. This would not have! Craftsman' Leslie Jamy whole. For the first time in his been achieved without the sup- Burch, aged 33, of the Royal tory, two big nations-anc If port of the Sovie Union. Electrical and Mechanical En-Europe and
The
"Hong Kong Times" doubt- gineers, was charged before pledged to work in close co-ed whether the treaties published Mr. James Wicks at Kowloon operation.
were the only pnets that have yesterday with three counts of ther expansion
As a result, it will lead to fur-been concluded, li added that the
Communism very fact that Sinklang in com up, rendering a person in in Europe and Asta and to in-pletely on:itted in the treatles sensible with intent to commal creased tension between the anti-makes one suspect that there an 'indictable offence und robs Communist forces and the Soviet must be some secret clauses. bery with violence.
bloc.
The treaties have been conciiul- The charges against the soldier Fourthly, a peace treaty with ed on a basis of a third world were hint on Wednesday at Japan is an important question war outbreak, not as a defence
· Argyle · Street he had curnal in the Sino-Soviet treaties. It against the resurgence of Japan. knowledge of Hygina Rozario is also a most dificult problem. The promised return of the Malig, 40-year-old Portuguese Russia apparently feels that the Chanchun Railway and retroces- married woman, of No. 9 Housing conclusion of a pescę treaty with sion of Port Arthur and Duiren Estate, Ma Tau Chung, Argyle | Japan would eliminate the Ame- are obviously tled in with the Street, without her consent; ren-rican Ihrent. On the other hand Soviet's fluciable for a third dering her insensible by choking America wants to remain in oc- would war. A great deal can we her with Intent to enable him tocupation of Japan as long as pos-eur in the world before it be. commit an offence of rape; and [sible, in order to use Japan as comes time for the Russians to robbing
•her with violence of a a major buse in her the struggle fulfil the promises.
the Soviet.
The Jewn can przy mean that bag containing various articles
The P. C. Hall, R. Gay Haw. Mr. and yesterday's "Government
and sto,
the object of the treaties is to concluded between the Soviet cert to be given in Hong Kok Mrs. B. C. Henderson, Mr. and Gazette". They are
A 48-hour reinand in military
prevent
resurgence of and the Manchurian provinces The Orchestra will be
Mrs. 1. R. Hirst, Mr. and Mrs. J.
the application of
Japanese custody on
Imperialism Dr. S. M
Lard White Cloud Vegetable Sub-Inspector Perry Lowe was
and its reguler conductor,
any to be formalised and that the Hutchison, Mrs. S. Innes, Mr. and
other aggression in any form Russians are to accelerate their Bard, with M. II. Fan as leader
Mr. F. Jencock,
1. C. Ken-Lard, $1.00 per b. tin.
by others in league with Japan, exploitation of Chinese patural The programine includes. Syn-
naugh, A. Marshall, Mr.
Margarine: Anchor Brandt Table granted. und Mrs.
It added, however, that the rear
resources. phony No.
Margarine, $1.30 per lb. tin. 6 (Beethoven), Suite J. R. McAusland,
Mra. J and for Flute and Strings (Bach.), and McKelvie Mr. and Mrs. T. G.
treaties are not aimed against the The treaties have been made it. Japanese 'people, but that in fact anticipation of a third world war "Fingal's Cave" Overture (Men-Mead, Mr. and Mrs. W. Melrose,
they would prove beneficial to and are based on the Soviet's Mrs. E. E. Monk. E. J. Monk, II. F.
them. The Japanese people's real own defensive measures and re- Monk, J. Prentice, Mrs. D.
Meat Fresh: Vent (Australian),
happiness will begin when they quirements. Rogers, Very Rev. and Mrs. A. Calf's Heartbreads, $1.40 per b.
rid themselves of imperialistic Rose, Dr. J. R. Rose, Rev. W. G. Fork (Australian), Pig's Kidneys,
contro). B. Ream. Mr.
and Mrs.
$1.05 per lb. Mild Cured Ham Sprague, Miss S. V. Sprague, Dr. (Austrellon), Primrose Brand, and Mrs, J. A. R. Selby, H. F. $2.00 per ib. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stone- house, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. J. Simp- son, Mr. and Mrs. D.
o 8.30 p.m.
The Govenor and Lady Grant-
Addition amendments to foodstuffs were published in
ho have intimated their inten-Gellatly, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gibson, the list of controlled. prices 14k gold finger ring and a hand- ngakot ga Kung Pao" said that.} the previous regional agreement i
tha of being present at the Con
delssohn).
Alles Wo.. Shur-koh, suprano. will be singing group of songs, accompanied by Bliss Linda Woo nt the piano, and Dr. C. K, Won" will plny the solo flute in the Bach Suite.
varied programme of his - nature promises a rare treat Ir .store for the lover of zout tousle: Indeed, whɔ, could ask for move than uske by composers such te Bach, Beethoven and Mendels-
Miss Wo Shue-koh is a gr dunt of the National Conserva- -tory of Mule, Shanghai, and Hong Kong with an comes tu enviable reputation.
It is the alm of the Sino-Bri-
Orchestra to
present
tinh
the best in music at prices within the reach of all aid once again the prices of admission are $5. *$3, $2, und St. Tickets may be oblained unet seats reserved at Bass. Afoutric & Co., Ltd., Chater Rort Hong Kong.
TALBOT HOUSE CONCERT
A concert of recorded music will be presented at Talbot-House- (TH) 50, Macdonnoli Road, on Sunday at 8:30 pai.
The programme will include Tono Poem Finlandia" (Slbo- llus), Introduction and
Allegro
for Harp (Ravel), Organ Cón- certo No. 4 in F (Handel), Dam- nation of Faust (Berlioz), Con-
certo for Pinno, No. 1 in G minor (Mendelssohn) Symphony No. 7 In C major (Sibollus).
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Cooked Luncheon Ham, Skinless Meat Canned: Palma Boneless Quality, $3.95 per ib. (in tins of 7/10 lbs.).
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Cheese: Kraft Brand, $2.00 per Maxam Processed, $1.60 per
tin, QZ,
Meat Canned: Corned Beef- Brand, $1.45 per 12 oz. tin.
W. II. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Tyler, Tam Wa Wun, T W Wheeler, Wong U. Lam, Mr. and Mrs. C. Woolhouse, D. Wright, W F. Welter, W. G. Wormal, B. G: Chugani, Mohamed Din. D. Her mandas, K. M. Hira, Mohamed Jon, Amir Khan, Ghulam Rabani, Supreme Brand Wong Yue Hling. J. D. A. Hutch!-packed in Salt, $2.85 per ib. son, H. J. Ho, Rev. A. S. M.
Meat-Fresh Beef and Sundries (Australian), Ox Kidneys, $1.80 per lb. Ox Tengues, $2.00 per ib. Mild Cured Ham (Australian), Seeded Bam
Anderson, Chan Phopi Hoong. J. JAP MERCHANTS ON L. Campbell, Chiu Hual Cheng, K. V. B. Hoist, L. R. Home, W.
W. G. TRADE MISSION Hurris, T. Hart, F. G. Jones, L. G. Jago, Mr. and Mrs. H. Liu, A. C.
Mine
Mess boy sentenced for larceny
Pleading
quilty to nine charges of larceny of clothing to the total value of $620 fron Whitfield
Barracks and the Command Shop REME, Li Cho- wing, mesa boy, was sentence to 12 months' hard labour by
Mr. F. X. d'Almada at Kow loon yesterday.
The merchants pass-cant
pawned the loot for
the
Chinese C of C renamed
The treaties have a positive function to
carry out. They mean close co-operation between the two signatory nations in striving for work peace and in develop-
The Hong Kong Chinese Cham - ing the economy and culture of the two states. In this respect, ber of Commerce has decided to
itself they differ from the Atlanic Pact | rename
the Hong Kong which' in aimed at the Soviet Chinese Gengral Chamber of Com-
Union and the people's republics
in Europe.
The clauses on the Chanehun Railway, Port Arthur and Dalrest jure necessary because technical- ly the Soviet Union and Japan China has no
Belendant, who committed the offences between January 11 and February 3, a total of $120.
The complainants were Ser-re still at war,
navy to speak of so the Soviel | Reant Wallis, Sergeant Tribe. Navy will have to keep an eye on Sergeant Williers, Sergeant Kitch-Japan. The Soviet has no Jee-fret
Barnes, ingham, Sergeant
Ser Port in the Far East. Therefore, Colliers and Corporalo
to permit the Soviet temporary R. Portway, Mr. and Mrs. Shened through Hong Kong on their Diggory, of Whitfield Chee Chong, Stokes, Mr. Airways, yesterday,
and Staff Sergeant Warren and use of Port Arthur, Dairen, and K. Sanderson, way to India by British Overseas
the railway that Hinks. Manchuria Mr. and Mrs. A.
Seageant Kilpatrick, of the Com with the Soviet is reasonable from
PREME. mand Shop, Of the nino, one is on his way and Mrs. Tai ee Tuo. Tung Hou
all points of views. Chi, Tan Ya Ln, Mrs. M. I. to Bangkok and another is goin
The loan to
China, though Wood. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilso11, to Karachi. The Japanese who
not big, represents Wong Hien Halen, Yang Dien are representatives of Japanese Chang S. On Ven Yang. Miss Yong trading companies, are on bush Foor Moy.
ness trips.
Twenty-five cases before February Criminal Sessions
Twenty-five criminal cases are to come up at the February Criminal Sessions, including one of murder, one of rapé, two of attempted mure, dor and one of robbery with aggravation in which two British: soldiers, John McFadden -and-Archibald MacDougall, are involved The Sessions will start og Wong Young-Two counts of Monday, February 20, when robbery with aggravation. pleas will be, taken in the fol La Fu-yuen, Bin Sal-hing, lowing order
Cheung Yule-hang, Lee Shu-hung. Yam Hung-ful, Sung Tsui-ng, Lui Sang-lup, Yan Hon-ching-Rab-
Yum Lin alias Yam Ning, Chat alias Chan Chat, Cheung Loy altas Cheung Ching, Chau Yaubery with aggravation
allas Chan Fat allas Chow Yuen- Chan Sul-keung-Robbery with
you, Lau Yuk-chan, Chen Ming nggravation.
Cheong Li-ki-(1) Attempted
allas Choi Shul alias Choi Kam- murder: (11) Wounding with in- shul breach of deporation order,
Chan | Kwong---Possession
arms” and ammünliion,"
ient
Suen Chak-lam-(1) Attempted
tent,
Fan Kim-phg allas Fon Hei- murder; (11) Wounding with in-
ming-Possession jot arnis and
ammunitions
Choong Yin (1) Wounding
Lam Kwok-fal-Possession or with intent (11) (alternative
orms:and-ammunition,...........
count) Murder,
Cheung Hon-Possession or Chan Hing-kwong alias Chan
forged banknote
In
Leting Kul Assault with in-
tent to, fob.
Ma-lin,
Chan Yau-kwong" alias
Chan Ah-kwong, Chan Tau-tung. At Pak-moon Chan Wah-hing.
Chau Yau Atlas Chan Fat allois Chan Kam-sing-(1) Robbery Chow Yuen-you-(1) Rape (11) with aggravation; (11) Thro Robbery with violence
counts of receiving stolen pro
Tul Yanalins Chan Yan-to-perty.. |bery with aggravation.-
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Chún Tàu tung, Au Tak moun Chan Sun-Possession of-arms and ammunition.
__LL_Ha-mm-(1)__Robbery with aggravation, (11) Bhooting with intent
*John McFadden, Archibald MacDougall-Robbery with
gravation.
Lal Woon Tang Fo-sun, Hung Tin-yau, Chan Kam alias Chan Kam-wing, Lan Ka-ying allas Lau Kwok-wah allás Lau Kung- kwan, Leo Fo-yuen--(1): Rothery with aggravation and accessory before the fact to the "same offence; (11)
Receiving, totch property; (111) Possession
Possession of mms ond am (VI) Receiving stolen property (The last case having been adm
buried
“lufĂ; month's^ Bien-}
of armis
munition; (V) Possession of arms:
When arrested, defendant, who worked at various barracks, wan found with 30 pawn tickets, nine were related to the of which clothes he stole from the coldlers. The pawn brokers were ordered to return the' articles to thel owners without payment.
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merce, and has made known this intention to Mr. J. B. Kite, "Se- cretary of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.
Interviewed yesterday, Mr. Kile said that although the use of the team "general" by the Chinese, organisation might confuse the two Chambers, he is prepared to accept the explanation that ac- cording to the Chinese characters delineating their name, the Chin- ese Chamber of Commerce was nlways "general."
Mr. Kite said his committee has put 'this matter under review, but the Chinese Chamber of Com- great merce' insists on amending its sacrifice on the part of the Bo-name there is nothing he can do, viet people. Normally, export He hopes. confusión... will not
of capilat is a form of capita - | arise. ---lam-but-the-Govlet-loan-is dif-
ferent.
The "Wen Wi Pan" sald that Defendant also stole a set of pen and penell and a cigarette the strong warning to Japan and her inanipulators demonstrates lighter from Sergeant Warren; the stand taken by China und
Detective Sub-Inspector Chat the Soviet Ki-yick prosecuted,
in preserving world + praco..
Chinese and Restian perples will
like one man aga anyone who dures to start à war against the people of the word
BAND CONCERT Tie Band of the 1st Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry *This should be taken as an ad- will play in the "New, Betanient equate warning by Chiang Kai-
·Dardens from 3 to 5 p.m. on shek and the American Sunday,
pertalbis.
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