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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 1932,
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JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY. STATEMENT IN THE DIET BY THE PREMIER.
The Acting Consul General for Japan has received the following statemens made by the Japanese Premier on the subject of the diplomatic questions at the forty fifth session of the Diet on January
eist :-
Gentlemen:
circumstances.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MARQUIS OKUMA.
THE LARGEST PROCESSION EVER SEEN IN JAPAN.
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place on January 17th in bitterly cold Marquis Okuma's funeral, which took weather, was unique inasmuch as it was the first of its kind ever witnessed in
DEATH OF THE POPE.
A CIRCULAR TO LOCAL CATHOLICS BY BISHOP FOZZONI.
Bishop Pozzon has issued the follow
Vicariate :- ing circular to the Faithful of his
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN hai an
EXTRAORDINARY DEAR CHILDREN IN JESUS CHRIST,
MEETING OF THE ABOVE COMPANY GENERAL will be held at the HONGKONG ROTEL The news of the sudden and prematurg kong on WEDNESDAY the first day of Pedder Strort Vistoria in the Colony of Hong death of Our Holy Father Pope Benedict February, 1998, at noon for the purpose of On account of the loge Japan and was remarkable for its impresXV. has come as a sad surprise and has considering and, if thought fir, passing the
fallen as a heavy blow on the hearts of following Resolations as Extraordinary Resol
tions namely:--
(That the Authorised Capital of the
sive simplicity, any's Reuter's Corres pondent.
by all
protracted illness of His Majesty the Emperor. His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince was constituted the Regent, in accordance with the provisions of the seer in Japan, traversed three miles of such a providential Pore in these our "The cortège, which was the largest ever
Benedict XV. was the Pope of Peace; constitutional law, on November 28th last, ground from the mansion of the troubled tiles that it was the anxious and has since then conducted the affairs Okuma family in the Wagedn suburb to hope of all that he would be spared, as of State on behalf of his August Father," a matter entirely unavoidable under the the historic Hibiya Park where a mam Head of the Church, for a longer time, That His Imperial High moth funeral pavilion, surrounded by a till the star of social penes should shine ness is sadowed by nature with wonderful mountain of dowers, had been erected. in its full brilliance over the world. gifts and perspicacity of intelligence is
The body was laid on a white wood the most stormy sea the world has over Called to the rudder of. Peter's ship in universally known throughout the whole Shinto catalalque, mounted on a motor country.
1 need hardly say, therefore, chassia, and w followed by the late has never ceased to labour to one end- experienced-during the Great War-he that his assumption of the high duties Marquis's family and friends in 25 motor the establishment of social peace. of State will undoubtedly give relief to
Hiy The Emperor paid a gracious tri-Brst wonderful Encyclical Letter; of the our August Sovereign and enable the bate by sending a detachment of his at of November, 1914, was on Prace and whole nation so carry on their occupa personal bodyguard and a detachment of how to obtain it, the Pope's idea (on tions peacefully. It is our most fervent the Imperial Infantry Bodyguard. prayer that by thus taking complete rest
which he also insisted on all subsequent Hi, Majesty will recover his health as speedily as possible.
The relations of our country with for. eigu Powers are growing in intimacy and friendship with the progress of time, and it is a use of particular gratifiention in the interest of the State that, consequent upon his European itinerary for six months last year, His Imperial Highnesi the Crown Prince came into direct touch with the sovereign authorities and peoples of every country he visited, and left a most agreeable and profound impression everywhere he want, with the happy re- sult of strengthening cordial relations with those countries.
THE WASHINGTON CONFERENCE.
cars.
Forty thousand mourners followed on occasions) being that Peace could not be foot, including 10,000 students from secured except by the practice of these Waseda University, which Marquis Okuma founded.
On murival at the funeral pavilion a simpla Shinto ceremony was held and a salute of nineteen guns Ered at noon. The body lay in state for three hours and enormous crowds were admitted, without distinction of rank or dress, in accordance with Marquis Okuma's lifelong principles, to pay a last tribute to the dead.
Christian virtues which the world had forgotten or despised, a sincere and mutual charity, respect for authority, the practice of justice in all relations between the various classes of society, and detach- ment from transitory things, socking first the happiness that is eternal.
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Company (which is now $2,500,000 consisting of 250.000 shares of the. nomina ralue of $10 each-whereof shares have been innod) bu
$2,500,000
consisting a "aforesaid to $5,400 00 (consisting of *500,000 shar of the nominal value of "$10 each) by the creation of 250,000 "additional shares of the pominst valco "of $10 each ranking (subject as here-
inafter, mentioned) as from
date of "allotment for dividerd and in all other "respects paset with the shares "coastita the Company's present ied Capital
That
108,650 shares be offered fin the "proportion of one now share for every "te number of two old shares in
them respectively) to the persoDS
}
who
.050
the date of the confirmation
OF
"This Rosolution as a Spe inl Resolution registered in the Company's Shan Register as
as the holders of the said 19- "300 shares at a preminim of 85 per share "and so that on allotmest the nomine
amount due in respect of such 19,880 "shares plus the said premium of a per "share shall to payable as follows:---
Amount pay. Amount pay.
able in
able in Trapect of
respect of
value of each"
share.
on each
share.
fall to pray for it, he endeavoured, with While inculcating peace and calling un
great diplomatic skill and success, as well THE LYING IN STATE.
as with very substantiul financial support, LATER.
to alleviate the miseries produced by the Date of war among the wounded, the orphans, the Payment the nomina! the premium Total Extraordinary scenes were witnessed at prisoners, the bereaved the lying
widows and state of the late Marquis mothers and the starving populations of As regards the question of Limitation Okuma and it is estimated that 100,000 the war-stricken countries and, lately, of of Armaments as well as Facific and Far pay homage at the bier, which was cover-
persons came during the three hours to Russia. Eastern questions, the Government accepted with insignias, decorations and ranks. ing the invitation from the United States Thore was constant hand-clapping and ber, 1921) he still spoke in favour off of America sent delegates to Washington showers of copper coins were thrown into Penay, hoping and praying for the success some time ago, and they are exercising the pavilion. their best efforts with a view to-arriving to deities in shrines and temples and this we hear that even on his deathbed be Such actions are limited of the Washington Conference, and now
of
15 March 1987 16th Aug. 1922 83 In his last Consistory (21st of Septem- 15th March 1923 SI
at satisfactory arrangements with Powers concerned on these subjects. In fact, an is the first instance of their, having occur prayed for peace and declared that he agreement having for its object, the dered at a funeral. "
would gladly sacrince his life to obtain 1. Eaite establishment of general peace in
Ar. especially interesting feature for us The pavilion was surrounded by a forest was hee very keen interest in the Missions. the region of the Pacific has already been white-streamered, funeral aakaki signed while a treaty relative to the bushes, which were offerings from the Im-widespread interest in them throughout by which he succeeded in arousing a limitation of armaments is deemed to be perial House and the most important the whole Catholic world and in giving on the point of signature at no distant bodica and individuals throughout Japan. direction and encouragement for the pre date.
The catalalque was escorted by paration of a numerous and the roughly Actuated by a sense of justice and detachment of the Emperor's personal educated and trained native Clergy in the humanity and prompted by a strong de-mounted bodyguard, to the Gokokuji tem- Missions themselves. siro for establishment of universal peace,ple for interment. the Government are conducting affairs which arise in connection with the Wash ington Conference in accordance with the of justice and fairness, and Patoly, through
the harmonious operation of the Powers represented at the Conference, the desired end is now" on the verge of being in the main tachigy ed. It is a matter of hearty com tion in the interest of humanity that we
Congratula are thus given good cause to believe that the solid foundations of lasting peace, long sought after by every nation on face of globe, will be firmly laid as a result of the Conference.
co
As regards China, our country has
Imperial passengers, members of the Cabinet and other dignitaries called at the house of the Okuma family to pay homage to the dead.
Memorial services was held in various provinces, a
ANOTHER LAUNCH FROM „TAIKOO DOCKS.
THE 8-8. KAYING,
his extraordinary bumility and resignu. If we consider his virtues, especially tion in maintaining silence in the face of the many slanders circulated against him during the war, by certain sections of the world's Press, we may presume that he is already among the Bicused. The Church, however, wishes us to pray for the repose of his soul in ease it may not yet have been admitted to the Beatific Vision owing to the shortcomings into which even & just man may fall. For this purpose a quiemft Pontifical Requiem Mas will be sung in our Cathedral at
a.m. on Thursday, the auth, inst. We earnestly and with all our heart in
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$10
85
515 Paad further that until such time as the "said 10,650 shares shall be fally paid "up they shall, vis a vis the mid 19,300 "atares, only rank for dividend in "proportion to the rat's borne by the paid up thereon to the fatt
de (10) thereof, and tha
of the said 109,850 shares which "shall not be taken up by the Compan
hareholders in manner
"be disposed of in such manner as the "Company's Board of Director shall "think fit."
"
a) That the balance of the shares con "atitating the Company's united "Capital be issued at scoh time.or timen, auch manter, and upon such terms "and conditions in every respect as the cmpany's Board of Directors may "decide. "That no Share' older shall be entitled " any offer of a fraction of an addition
share in respect of any "oki at are held
him,' by
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to
the requisite mujonty, they will be submitted Should the above Resclations he passed by for confirmation as Special Resolutions SECOND MEETING to be held at the HONGKONG EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL screw steamer, was launched by the Tai- The Eaying, a finely medelled steel.
HOTEL Pedder Strect aforesaid on SATUR- DAY the 18th day of February 1922 at noon tain and consolidate the relations of good H., Ltd. on Monday. She has a gross attend ehis public manifestation of filial it, confirming such
and, if thought neighbourhood with that country, and at tonnage of about 2,500 tons. and her chief love and devotion to the common father Besol:tions accordingly. the Washington Conference & suitable dimensions are: Length 391 feet, beam of us all. We hope that all will hid the arrangement in conformity principle is now in course of being reach been built to the order of the China Holy Communion, that being considered with this 44 feet, depth moulded 23 feet. She has prayers of the priest by approaching od with interested Powers on various Navigation Co., Ltd, for their Bangkok one of the best means that can be em questions pertaining to China. Concert trade. She has two decks, a long com- ployed by us for the deliverance of the ing Shantung questions in particular, the bined poop and top gallant forecastle. souls in purgatory.. Government, impelled by a desire for a Accommodation is provided speedy and satisfactory settlement, are deck amidships for the officers, engineers
on bridge Blessing you all in Jesus Christ, carrying on the pourparlers with China in and firse class passengers. Cabin accom-
made it her guiding principle to main koo. Dockyard and Engineering Co. of vite all the faithful of the Colony to for the purpose of considering a Special
set al
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eap-
1). POZZONI, Vicar Apostolic of Hongkong..
Hongkong, ward January, 1999.
The firs
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Dated this Twoaneth Day of January, 1-22
By Order of the Henrd,
H. N. BEAUREPAIRE,
Secretary,
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a spirit of frankness and magnanimity, modation is also provided at the after-Given at the Mission House, As regards Siberia, it is the earnest end of the upper deck. The 'tween decks desire of the Government that political have also been made suitable for carry. stability and order should be restored in ing passengers. The cargo gear consists that region as soon as possible, enabling of eight team winches and derricks us to withdraw all our troops now station-able of dealing with weight up to 30 THE GREAT FIRE AT MANILA. ed there. Further, the Government in tons. The compliance with the wishes of the Chin" Wilson Pirmie pe fated in the
steering gear of
Six hundred families representing about) Government, are conducting negotiationsaft and controlled from amidships by 4,000 persons, aduits, and children, were with them at Dairen in regard to ques telemotor gear. The cellular double bot-left homeless by the great fire which broko tions of commerce and therwise.
tom is constructed for the carriage of oil out at Manila on the 17th inst. They A's & result of the reduction of arma peak; can be used as trimming tanks Army. The ice is estimated at P700,000. fuel, if required, and the fore and after were housed in hospital tents lent by the ments to be agreed upon at Washington The propelling artis Conference, it is expected that there will
machinery consists of a The fire started in a house in tho be a certain surplus in the State Fiancee built by Taikoo Dockyard, comprising of jumping to Calle Dagupan, hence to
type of turbines, interior of No. 1118 Calle Antonio Rivera, W Fainting, also Piano I casos, by and it is incumbent upon us to consider H. P. and L. P. turbines, combined with Calles Acta, Juan Luna and Velasquez, Press Office. carefully in advance the means of disastern turbines, driving a single propel where, it was finally put out. posing of such surplus. The Government ler through double reduction gear, cap-swept over Calles Antonio Rivera, Tayu.. are contemplating to employ it in such able of maintaining a total combined man, Herboss; Arqueros, Pinkinn, Bu- manner as to increase the amount of shaft horse power or 1600 on ordinary kaing, Prudencia. Juan Luna, Deodato subsidy to bo given towards primary sen service, with the turbines running at Andays, Yangoo, Cabezas, Acta and school fands and expenses for the im- 3,500 revolutions per minute provement of waterways.
and pro- Velasquez. peller at 102 revolutions per minute. All Manila's fire engines were sent to Gentlemen, as a principal member of This machinery is supplied with super- the scene of the conflagration, except one the League of Nations as well as of the balar marine boiler at a working pres
heated steam from one large multitu- which
was reserved to protect the busi- Washington Conference, the influence of
nes ection and other parts of the city our country in the councils of world is boiler is fitted so that either coal or fuel
Antre of 200 ibs. per square inch. The in case of another fre. increasingly apparent, with the result of oil can be used for generating tenn corresponding increase in the weight of our responsibilities. It is expected that system. The vessel is also fitted with a
under forced draught on
Howden with the reduction of armaments as the Cochran" donkey boiler and the intest fruit of the Washington Conference the auxiliary machinery, and is lighted by nations of world will devote their energies electricity throughout. to development of their trade and indust try as well as to promotion of their by Mrs. Severn who was presented by Mr. general culture. In such a momentous Edkins with a handsome period as this our country having re daat aa & souvenir of the occasion. gard to her position in the world, should The Hon. Mr. Claud. Severn, C.M.G further improve the means of trafic and made a brief speech on the occasion wish communications and develop her trade ing prosperity to the ship and to her and industry with a view to holding her builders, and proposed a toast coupling own in the economic competition of the with it the name of Mr. Reid. world and contributing to the progress of civilization.
P
The daming ceremony was performed
diamond Ren+
SPEEDY AIR AND WATER CRAFT.
The Daily Mail reports the introduc
But two persons were seriously injured,
General hospital, while several others Box ono of them being a Filipino, age 77 arz, who was taken to the Philippine wore slightly bruised or burned.
The service company of the 31s. Infan try aided the firemen and the police in fighting the conflagration...
WHAT IS EYESTRAIN? The eye has certain tiny muscles. When objects we look at do not come up to a sharp focus in the ere, these. muscles exert themselves unduly and enable us to see clearly in spite of the defect. Thess muscles tire and relax
The high cost of living ia leading to into French Colonics of powerful rive causing the objects looked at to become this resignation of Colonial Governors, transport machines embodying the fea- blurred and indistinct. Upon closing the It is reported from Adelaide that Colonel tures of watercraft and seroplanes, which eyes for a few seconds the muscles be Bir Archibald Weigall, Governor of have proved most successful. The graft
South Australia, has resigned owing to is known us Hydroglisseurs. They have come more or less reated and objects his salary of £4,000 a year being insul helent to maintain him in his official
flat bydroplane hull and are propelled are clear again for a brief period. position. This follows the news from on the surface of rivers at the speed of Properly fitted glasses correct eye-strain, an express train by means of propellers Hobart Tasmania, that the Assembly exactly similar to those of an aeroplane whether caused by astigmatism or age. have passed a resolution in favour of abolishing the State Governorship. The duced what takes some days journey Clark & Co., Manufacturing and Refract A Cochin China Hydroglisseur ro- The Hongkong Optical Co., successors to Governor is asiling on three months ordinarily to nine hours. On the Niger & ing Opticians, 53, Queen's Road, Central, leave, and is not expected to return owing thousand mile journey was accomplished have the equipment to fit you glasses to his salary and emoluments being in- sufficiant."
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