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THE SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 1999- Visit of H.E. The Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Cart CLEMANTI, K.C.3.0.
3.30 to 4.30 Y.-Games and Tea. 5,15 to 6.00 Px.-The Ceremony
in the Hall.
JUST
ARRIVED
FRESH CONSIGNMENT
OF THE FAMOUS
"FOSS"
CHOCOLATES
including
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confection
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The above Club will play two matches against the Club de Re ero (Ladies' Hockey Section) to morrow (Saturday).
Communists Who Won't Fay.
WEATHER REPORT. of baring, in spite of money being dearer. During the last three years Yesterday's weather report, fore- east and remarks, issued by the American investors have become Royal Observatory at 400 p.m., more and more audacious. Stock stated:
The anticyclone over N. China disproportionate
prices have gone up at a rate quite distributed has increased slightly in intensity earnings, and English observers of Fresh monsoon will continue along American conditions predicted a "A" team will play at King'sters in the party organ, Workers the China coast and over the N.month ago that there would be Park as follows:- China Sea
trouble on Wall Street before long. Local Forecast:-N.E.
Now it, bas come, and conditions fresh, fine.
all round will be the better for the smash. A factor in American finance which is not fully appre cinted abroad is the remarkable development of investment trusts in that country. Optimists wero em phatic in declaring that the pur- chasing power of these trusts was 15 enormous that the stock market could not possibly go dowa-but it
The Communist party of Great Britain has only a tiny member i ship, but even its faithfat remsant cannot be relied on to pay for the privilege of being revolutionaries. The secretariat of the party pub- lishes a strong threat to the defaul- Life. The notion reads: The E. Gray, G. E. Little, A. N. secretariat has had under con- ** Other E. O'Hagan, D. Robertson, aideration the amount of money A. Wallace, M., Hansen, N. McNeilowing for party dues and to the lic, E. R. Bell, C. Ferguson, B. Forkers Life. We can only say Laing,
the position is a scandal, and is Bully off 4 p.m.
going to be put right, if we have "B" team vill play at Happy to resort to organisational mat sures of the most drastic character, Valley as follows:-
winda,
Editorial and Business Ofices: 11, Ice House Street, Tel. Central 19.
Night Editor (Wanchai Office):
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London Office: 31, Bride
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Lane,
The Baily Press.
has. These trusts have to make profits somehow, and many of them purchased stock at prices which can give no yield whatever on their
ress investment. They have been able to
live solely by capital appreciation which is often spoken of as the dominant motive in the New York share market. Thus is comes about that one investment trust is formed to-day to buy shares at a large proat from an investment trust WHAT'S WRONG ON WALL that was formed yesterday.
STREET?
Hong Kong, NOVEMBER 1, 1929.
*
London and Amsterdam share-
News and Views.
Que American enso of typhoid sag notified on Wednesday,
་་
M. King. H. Russell, J. Brown,
Whyte, F. Webber, E. J. Coposals that can't get dues paid, pin, C. Bell, Mora Russell, E. and see that the money for the Blackburn, A. T. Cressey, E. Workers' Life is sent on regularly Steele.
Bally off 3.30 p.m...
"He reports himself every month most religiously said Inspector Shannon to the Second Magistrate yesterday, alluding to a man's term cf police supervision. was before the Magistrate for steal- ing 80 cents from the pocket of a boatman, and he had, twelve pre
The man
vious convictions. The sentence was months imprisonment and to years police supervision
their Blessed Founder." The time
A Sprightly "Dragon.”
are of no
use to a Communist party. We are either serious re- volutionaries br we are not. And the firas toss is how we treat the party in regard to regularly pay- ing for the paper and party dues. All defaulting locals will receive very shortly a statement of their obligations and debts, and no ex- cus will be tolerated. There will be either serious attempts made to drastic organisational Fa measures be takent There is going to be no further playing about with. this question. We don't want locals willing to die for the revolution and unwilling to pay their obliga- tions to the party.”
D
.or
Looking Back 25 Years,
"HALLOWE’EN!''
VOLUNTEERS". SCOTTISH CO. ENTERTAIN.
HAPPY, REUNION DINNER.
The skir·r-r-r·l o' the pipes and the swing o' the sporran; Tawtins a herrin, haggis ani
Tis MoGregor, McTavish, Mc-
Leod and Mclaren A' feastin' an' toastin' as, never
before."
Did Thail from the taras and
the heather of Deeside. Where the streams through the purple-clad hills and the sea, Or the braw resting, cottages,
dreaming by Teeside, -No doubt I'd a true Scottish tale
tell to thee.
"But here's to the lads o' the
braw purple heather Far from the sheilin' an loo
anisty burn, Where the pilbrock and kilts
shall fourish for ever An the clans o' the Hielands the
Sassenachs spurn."
There could be quite a deal more laudatory verse written extolling, the virtues o' the folk North o' the Tweed. That the Muse failed. the writer at the last moment must be laid to the blame of the Scot tish Company of the Hong Kong
Volunteers.
The writer,
...
a mere Sassenach, WILS guest at the 5th Hallowe'en Reunion Dinner of the Company last evening.
This sort of thing is obviously un- healthy, and it is such business that has led to this week's slump. These
The next time you come back, r SHARE values on the New York trusts, have but two alternatives-to stock-market having dropped by at buy and sell to each other, or sell ball send you to the Sessions" least 35,000 million dollars since the their shares to the public, but the said ff. E. W. Hamilton to a The Case for Extra-Territoriality.
American public got to the stage Chinese banished at Central Magia-
A very concise yet comprehensive beginning of October, bankers and where it would take ΠΟ more rney Defendant, who pleaded statement of the case against the brokers alike are having a holi American trust securities Instead, that he came from Canton to see his abolition of extra-territoriality has day" today and to-morrow in the attractiveness of British secur- brother who was ill, was sentenced bez written by Mr, H. G. W. itica has appeal to the American to 12 months' imprisonment and 24 Woodhead, C.B.E., Editor of the order to clear up the mess resulting investor, and for some time past strokes of the birch. A similar Piking and Tientsin Times For from the week's alump. Of course, there has been a growing market term of imprisonment and 20 the small price of one dollar these on Wall Street. for British invest-strokes of the birch was ordered in who are interested in the subject
* Geordie of Talkoo." this tremendous "loss "is not a ments. Ten years ago there were the case of another min for return can obtain from Messrs Kelly and
Following the loyal toast, pro- real loss; it merely represents the very few British securities listed in ing seven months before the expiry Walsh a hooklet which contains all
the salient facts in very convenient posed by Lieut. H. R. Forsyth, difference between one row of figures New York; to-day there are more of a ten-year deportation order.
than fifty, and they are increas
form. Mr. Woodhead, explains Mr. G. McLeod entertained the and another row of figures Reallying in number every week These The Salesian Community.
what is at stake mad what China thering with McGregor Shall sound securities will be intrinsically securities are mostly dealt in on
On Sunday the Solemn Celebra wants; he deals with the insecurity Flourish and other items from worth just as much next week, when the kerb market, but some are listed tion of the Beatification of Des under Chinese law of person and his apparently inexhaustible reper
on the New York Stock Exchange..
very toire. Indeed, no local Scottish business is resumed, as they were The increased interest shown by Bosco, the Founder of the Salesian Property and summarises worth before the slump, but what is American investors in British secur- Congregation will be held in St. clearly the foreign attitude in re gatherin' would be complete with- Toasting The Visitors," Lieut. wrong on Wall Street? What is ities tells its own tale. It indicates Louis Industrial School, West gard to China's demand. To those out the Geordie of Talkoo," the explanation of this-and not recognition of the fact that many Point. The Superior and Com who have closely followed the con-
British concerns
are much more munity send a cordial invitation troversy over extra-territoriality H. R. Forsyth paid sterling tribute to the assistance rendered to the there is nothing really new in Mr.
by the 2nd the first this year-extraordinary attractive from the point of view to all Co-operators and the public Woodhend's work, but the informa: Scottish Company
Batin. K.O.S.B., and referred, in break in prices? The answer, if it of income-yielding prospects than to join with them in honouring tier is presented in so clear and
the over-bocated American sceur-
which the Velinteers and the Re- should find a bricks male and many tan be provided,, will be of very ities This incrensing investment of table is as follows:-8 am. Com compact & form that the little book humorous vein, to the occasion on great interest to people thousands American capital in British indas-munity Mass, which will be said by interested readers. The author is gulars mounted guard over "Edia- His Lordship Bishop E. Valtorta opinion, that the administration of burgh Castle" in the Grand Tattoo of miles away from Wall Street. trial securities will produce in time General Communion, 10am. Solemn Justice in China to-day is in some when, according to the words of A favourable reaction to Britain's High, Mass, with Panegyrie of the respects actually worse than in the speaker they swayed to international position, for it is a Blessed, which will be preached 1926, when the Commission on markets have been affected, and now advantage rather than otherwise during the Mass by Rev. G. Byrne, Extra-Territoriality declared there
gether. (Laughter.) the Bank of England rate has been het British industry at the present S.J. After Mass: Distribution of was no effective security axinet apeech lies in the anecdotes re- The pith of Flag alter-dinner time should be able to drew upon D. Bosco's Life Afternoon 4 p.m. arbitrary action by the military 861A. S. WATSON & CO., raised and the reaction to these the resources of foreign as well as Vespers. Procession tind Benedic authorities afforded by Chinese civil recorded, three pithy stories, the
changes in Threadneedle Street is home investors
tion. Illumination (Venetian Style) and judicial authorities. No for best being a story related by extremely far-reaching. Even in.
Entertainment and Concert, in eign Government desires to main- which the Aloha Serenaders, Mr. tain its extra-territorial rights of the London Scottish, who was Duggio Grant, the Commander cidents and accidents in Throg-
Sequeira's Brass Band and St. longer than is absolutely necesKATY, morten Street have international
Louis School Boy's will participate.bat the time to surrender them has
in frequent conflict with Colonel reactions now-a-days-ea witness the
During the entertainment refresh- not yet come
Clouse during the course of after- dinner speeches. At one convivial « reports from foreign bourses which:
ment will be given.
gathering "Duggie" related that. reached London after the recent
Clouse was detailed. to capture one HATRY crash. This affair was of no
particular village during the Great "The Yellow Dragon," that very
War, while "Duggie
was ordered significance at all from the point of
sprightly little magazine produced It is reported from a reliable to capture another.. by Queen's College has some quips source in Peking that, with a view view of British credit stability, but
in the class notes, of the October of starting a gold standard in the the news had an immediate reaction
number anggesting a very nice ear future, the Board of Revenue, abroad, although confidence was
humour and some gentle leg pull in obedience to instructions from ing. One class announces: Wo the Throne, began last year to quickly restored when it was learn-
We are informed that the welcome back Mr. O'Connor from collect and store up gold bars, etc.. ed that the trouble, though serious, nouncement of the forthcoming home leave. Judging from our own to intention being that, when at marriage of Mr. D. W. Gallaher experience, to seems to have in least 100,000 taels weight of pure the and Miss Irene Raymond is increased in energy." Much more serious thin
Another ro gold had been collected, a start with peating the welcome adds: "We the gold standard shall be made, HATRY affair-though it was expect-
were surprised to find that the first the gold being used for coining gold Quick as a flash, "Duggio re- ed" to involve a loss, and not a
The Mercantile Bank of India exercise Mr. O'Connor gave us on pieces, whila silver tacl pieces of plied, And in the village the paper one, of six millions sterling-tas opened from today the new bis return was one about the centre standard are also to be struck. A Colonel was detailed to capture,
branches at Kuala Krai, in Kelan of gravity of a stick!" A matter is the steady export of gold from tax, and Kuala Lipis, in Pahang, of very distinct gravity, no doubt! few days ago, this subject being there were four women!" (Laugh-
brought up before the Empress ter.) London, owing to low level of the FMS.
One wonders also the precise signi Dowager in the Grand Council, her Replying to the toast "The Visí principal exchanges. Gold has been
According to the vernacular Pressficance of the Don Quixote refer Majesty commanded two of her tors," Mr. A. H. Ferguson thanked ences, and calls to mind that the Councillors to proceed to the the Company, eloquently for the steadily going out of the country End of HAINAN STRAITS, in about go because money, can be borrowed in a packige found in May Road by writer has said: "We believe that Treasure-rooms of the Board of entertainment they had provided London more cheaply than elsen pedestrian on Wednesday was & ease of humour is necessary in. Revenue to make an investigation and made an earnest appeal for where, and employed more re found to contain pamphlets of Com-writing our class notes so as to keep as to how much gold ballion had muncratively elsewhere than inmunist
"Young Scotland," sent to the propaganda.
been so far collected towards the Colony, to fill the ranks of the London.
object in view. A careful examin Hong Kong Volunteer Defence The question of raising the bank. You can't support yourself by
tion revealed the fact that only Corps. The Company had proved n rate to check this steady loss of breaking the law," rejoined Mr. E.
13,680 taele weight of gold had useful adjunct to the St. Andrew's gold has been mooted for some W. Hamilton to a woman's excUSG
been collected which, calculating at
Society, time and now the decision has for possession of 22 taels of illicit
this rate, would require at lenet been made. This leads us straight opium. She was sentenced to three'
The Mayor of the small village of seven years more before Chins can binek to Wall Street. Recent re-months' imprisonment...
Chateldon (Puy-de-Dôme) has sud-have a gold standardHong Kong porta received in London indicated that New York is constantly ner- On Sunday next, at 11 am, denly become famous by issuing an Daily Press, November 1, 1904. vous about the Bank of England special service will be held at the order on the subject of loud-speak. Looking Back 50 Years. rate. Any rumour from London of Cathedral on the occasion of the cra. The Mayor bus received many a contemplated increase in the bank celebration, with thanksgiving, of complaints about the noir of loud-One of the residents has imported rate causes great excitement in the 60th birthday of the Diocesan Speakers at night, and therefore a jinricktha and two Japanese to Wall Street. But the Bank of Boys' School The sermon will be issued a statement reminding the work the vehicle, and the contrast hear.) England rate is itself very largely delivered by the Rev. W. The are heard outside the walls of versus chair-leaves little to be de-pany should be Follow us-wha inhabitants that all noises which between the Toccation-ricksha The Cry of the Scottish Com-. governed by the position of stone, Headmaster of the School.
private houses ruay -constitute sized. The coolies were the centre would'na follow us? It was only the New York stock-market, and
In view of the financial crisis" disturbance of the pence, and that of attraction in Queen's Read and by personal contact and relation- it was hoped in London that the recent slump in New York would Mr. Fan Ki Mo, the Finance Com he intends to make regulations to caused, together with their chargs, ship with their friends of the re definitely relieve London of any missioner of Kwangtung has, again limit the hours at which loud-no little amusement to the native gular service that the Scottish
Kong Daily necessity for increasing the bank telegraphed to Nanking insisting speakers may be heard. Such repassers-by-Hong rate. With a weakening of the upon his resignation being acceptenlations, if they come into force, Fress, November 1, 1879. basis of credit-gold-at the rate of ed. It will be remembered, that he will constitute a precedent in about £1,006,000 daily, it was in- tendered his resignation some weeks France, and owners of loud-speak-
ers throughout the country have Volunteers and swell the ranks of evitable that the efforts of the Eank ago, but the request was refused.
beca disturbed at the suggestion. of England to postpone an advance) in the bank-rate would be seriously last meeting of The Sind Hindu in Paris has stated in an interview
A resolution was passed at the The Director of Municipal Police the Scottish Company in particular, Major Crake,
The irrepressible Mr. McLeod
Major Crake, the Officer Com- prejudiced. But with easier mone Merchants Association that all the that although many complaints gave other excepta from his reper-
taire and Mr. V. C. Labrum pro- manding the 2nd Battalion, tary conditions in New York, Indian Silk Stores be closed at 3 about load-menkers have been Teinimed in long that, When K.0.8.B., related the story of the following the very remarkable lowering of their horns by the bulls P.. today, November 1, in honour ceived by the police in Paris no
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1929-
7.45 -Haly Communion-In
the School Chapel.
IN ONE LOT.
11.00 A.X.-Special Service in St. THE STEAME
John's Cathedral,
Proucher-The Headmaster...
**HUNG-ON,"
8274 tons Begt, loaded with a Cargo' TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 1999.—of Hongay Coal, she now lies, with
At Home.
7.00 to 9.00 3-Chinese Concert. 9.00 to 9.30 7.1. Gymnastic
Display. 9.30 to 12 Mmuzey-Dancing and
Refreshmenta.
The School Buildings will be illumin. ated on the EVENINGS of NOVEL BER 2ND, 3RD, 47 and 5TH.
All Parents, Guardians, Old Boys and their Friends are cordially invited.
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our readers, from falling into e torpor before they reach the end." Long may he continue to act as picador to the Dragon. Lond-Speakers in France,
Owing to a mistake in certain quarters, each captured the other's village.
4
Relating the incident at a dinner in London some time afterwards... Colonel Clouse rezancked, "In the village Duggie" was detailed to capture, there were 14 machine- guns placed!
37
The speaker went on to say that they greatly regretted the impend ing departure of the 2nd 5.0.8.B. 1. He did not know it a Scottish Battalion would relieve them, but, even if the reverse was the case, the
Volunteers owed much to their com raden of the regular force. (Hear,
Company of the Volunteers bad. learned that, while keen and inter- sive training was a vital necessity to complete efficiency, they could
be a useful to the Regular, forces.
on Wall Street, the possibility of of Dowali Festival. All the mem-official action is contemplated. He man's thirty-five he's too old to Naval Officer marooned on an ice- an increased bank-rate in Londen hers with their staffs will meet to points out that in order to con- be young and too young to be oldberg with a Polar bear as a corn- was for the moment considered day at their Club-Hall to celebrate stitute a breach of the peace a noise Mr. D. Harvey. with the aid of a Panion and a broken car as a wes-
the sorrows of n pon. ukelele sang, the festival.
must attract a crowd, and that any
**" Lord,”-prayed the Sou of the much more remote. There had bec
citizen who is worried by his neigh gentleman who was "Her Man considerable anxiety in London as
The General Chamber of Com-bour's wireless can bring a civil and Mr. G. V. True rendered two Sca," "Don't help the bear, and fight!"" to the possibility of dearer money merce in Canton has issued action against him. It may not be or three items on the pianoforte in you will see a damned
in (Laughter.) which may counteract that improve circular to the various shop keepers irrelevant to add that the Director
truly créditable manner. &
From & selfish point of view, said "Dookin' f apples," when every- ment in trade which would itself in the city, instructing them to of Manicipal Police does not seem assist the Bank of England to meet observe the solar calendar in all to have taken into account the fact body present anpeared to desire to the speaker, he would say that tho the difficult situation created by business transactions. It will be that the noise in Paris, both by brain his neighbour with the fruit more proficient the Volunteers be recent speculative booms in New remembered that the Central Gov-ny and by night, is such that in of Eden, proved too much for the came the more the Regulars would ernment issued a mandate a few) fort districts the tones of a loud writer who sought refuge in a taxi- rejoice because they would be more When the bank-rate in New York weeks ago that the public must penker would be comfortably cab outside, thanking his good joss was raised some weeks ago, it was discard the old-style lunar calendar baried in the tooting of borne, the for escaping whole from the wonder- thought the speculative bubble had from January next, and that there clatter of dishes, and the sheer fal and unequalled hospitality of the been pricked, but subsequent events after all documents, contracts, etc. roisiness which seems to be a neces Scottish Company of the HK have shown, this, was not the case, will be invalid at law if they bear sary expresion of the Parisian V.D.C.
temperament. There was another frenzied outburst the lunar, date. "
York
H.A.F.
able to help the Regulars in time of trouble. (Laughter and applause.)
In conclusion, the Speaker made an earnest appeal to young Scots-- men in the Colony to support the, (Continued on preceding column),