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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1930.
TRADE MISSION TO GERMAN ELECTORAL PREFERS TO GO TO GAOL.
FAR EAST.
REFORM BILL.
· LANCASHIRE'S INTERESTS. REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF
SPECIAL SECTION FOR COTTON INDUSTRY.
·DEPUTIES,"
GIRL REFUSES TO ENTER S.A. HOME.
Another case in which a. Chinese girl, who preferred to go to prison
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL TO rather than be sent to the Salvation
THE COUNTRY.
.
The President of the Board of Trade, in a discussion in the
Berlin. August 19-A sweeping House Commons concerning the reduction of the number of Reich state of trade last month, announe stag deputie, is envisaged in the ed that the trade mission to the electoral reform Bill which the Far East, which was being appoint Cabinet paused to-day and which ed to study the markets there, will will shortly be published as part be leaving this country almost im- of the programme on which the mediately.
Government coalition parties are The mission will really be a comfighting the present election. posite one for besides the main mission, which is to study the Far Eastern markets from the point of view of trade in general, there is also to be special cotton trade section. Both are being sent by the Government, but the Lancashire cotton, industry is making a contri- bution towards the expenses of the cotton section, the constitution of the missions is not yet complete, but will probably be announced about the middle of next week. The date of departure will be about the third week in September.
Although the Bill retains the full franchise for both sexes from the 20th year and the present system of proportional representation which can be abolished by a two thirds majority only, it does the with many exaggerations of, the present electoral law eroled by idealistic believers in democracy which unfortunately later on tur ed out as a handicap for a popular government inasmuch as they stifl- ed personality, enterprise and res ponsibility, during and after elec tions,
Army, came up before Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magis- tracy yesterday when a young Chinese girl was charged. with hawking without a licence.
It will be recalled that a similar case came up before the Kowloon Magistrate about a month ago in which a young Chinese girl was sent to prison because she pre- ferred it to the Salvation Army Home
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Here again we have Leo Relaman and his magicians of melody as they make one dance to the strains of that popular tune "Around the Corner. Not only Reisman but another new headliner that does its stuff differently is introduced to dance fans this month in Don Azplaza and His Havana Casino Orchestra. Then, of course, there are the others that you have learned to ex pect each month.. Great hits by great orchestras will help to pass pleasant hours. Van't you let us play them for your
Around the Corner--For Trot
Bye Bye Blues-Fox Trot LEO REISMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA No. 22459, 10-Inch
Under Vesurian Skies-Fax Trot
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As in the previous case the Magistrate was unwilling to send the girl to prison" and asked the girl's mother whether she would slow her daughter to go to the Salvation Army Home. The mother, There's a Tear for Every Smile In Hollywood-Fox Trak however, objected and said that she was willing to take her daugh- ter's place in prison if she was sent there.
June Kisses For Trot HENRY THIES AND HIS ORCHESTRA No. 22460, 10-Inch Get Happy-F.T. NAT SKILERET AND THE VICTOR ORCHESTRA My Future Just Passed-Fox Trot THE HICH HATTERS No. 22444; 10-luch... You Darlin'--Fox Trot
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The Magistrato: It is not a question of you going to prison, but is the girl being sent to prison..
The Mother: How much is your Worship going to fine her?
September 3 for the mother and The case was adjourned until the girl to be taken before the
S.C.A.
Indeed, it is asserted by many that the present over elaborate system of proportional representa- tion under which the candidates remain practically unknown be- The Magistrate: I am not going The Government's Policy. cause the ballot is being cast for to bargain with you. I asked you the party and not for the indivia question. You will be sure that These and other details were com dual, has materially contributed to if I impose a fine at all, it will be municated to a gathering of Press the present parliamentary muddle. one which you cannot pay.
The now Bill proposes it is re- representatives in the offices of the ported, the abolition of 35 electorial Cotton Trade Statistical Bureau in districts in favour of 182 constitue Manchester last evening by Mr. Aencies thereby making it possible Mullins, secretary of, the Develop for the voters to maintain contact with their deputies and, if neces ment Council of the Department of sary, call them to account which Overseas Trade. He explained that hitherto was practically impossible. it is now part and parcel of the Another feature of the new Bill is Government's policy to send power that it makes impossible the pre- ful economic missions to study consent multitude of parties which are ditions in those countries offering possibilities of increased trade. In some countries trading conditions, he explained, are frequently and quickly changing, and it is neces- sary for traders in this country to be kept au fait with them.
When the Far East came up for examination.
Development Council of the Overseas Trade De partment met many leading in dustrialists 'and organisations
the
and particularly the Joint Com- mittee of Cotton Trade Organise tious and after consultation with our Ambassador in Japan and our Minister in China-both of whom agreed that a powerful economic mission, such as had been visualis ed. would be beneficial to industry -the Government decided to send
one.
Lancashire's Interest.
"In thinking of the Far East," Mr. Mulling continued, you can-
baffing the voters and are making for parochial politics.
Indian Company,
Revolver Practice-—All ranks of the Indian Company will attend at the Bowen Road Revolver Range on Wednesday, August 27, at 5.30 p.m. sharp for revolver practice under Musketry Instructor E Car.
penter.
Maiden Speech of Gan, von Seeckt, Berlin, August 18. The German Parade:All ranks of the Indian election campaign which is now 'in Company will parade at Police full swing daily produces more or Headquarters on Tuesday, Septem- less sensational reverberations. The ber 2 for drill under É/Sergeant latest of this kind is a statement R. J. Hunt. Fall in at 5.30 p.m. issued by President von Hinden sharp. Dress: White uniform, belt burg who at present on a hol and cap with white cover. No day in the Bavarian mountains, to member may be absent from this the effect that he did tot and will parade without leave from the Com- not interfere in any shape or mat-pany Commander, mand ner in the campaign of the par-
Flying Squad. ties. The statement was apparent. The weekly instructional patrol ly caused by his wish to discour age the attempts of the intransit the Kowloon Section will take geant Nationalists to curry the place on Tuesday, August 26. Fall public favour by campaigning for Station at 5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress: in at Tsimtsstaui Fire Brigade A socalled "Hindenburg block” and
Khaki uniform and cap with white claiming the aged Presidents
khaki cover. their special, patron..
the maiden speech of the former Another political sensation' was
The final instructional patrol of the month of the Hong Kong Sec- tion will take place on Friday,
not but, think of the position of commander-in-chief of Reichswehr, August 29. Fall in at the Central Lancashire, and it was the realisa. General von Sceckt, as candidate Police Station &t 5.15 p.m. sharp
of the German People's Party. tion of this that led to some vory His entry into party politics arous- frank discussions with the Joint Committee of Cotton Trade Organied a good deal of comment both at home and abroad, the General sations in Manchester, The Joint being by many people credited with. Committee told us we could rely the desire to play a leading role on their very hearty co-operation in sending out the mission, and in German political life. This he it is because of Lancashire's speci- dispelled by declaring that "at my age of 64 one no longer bursts with a) position that there will be at- tached to the main mission a speci-political ambitions. ally constituted sub-mission charg ed particularly with the interests of cotton. On that mission there will be both employers and em- ployece-in a way it will be a small Teplice of the Joint Committen it- self. Invitations have been issued
Nevertheless, he continued, he considered it his paramount duty to contribute. to the best of his abili- ties towards a solution of the pre- sent critical muddle in the parlia- mentary development of the nation. In any case he would oppoes. to the utmost all attempts at a radi- to selected representatives, reconcal solution because radical gov mended largely through the Joint
ernments must by peeda embark Committee, and a number of ne ceptances have been received. All on a course whose end is vague
and uncertain." we are waiting for now. are fur-
Furthermore General von Secckt ther acceptances for the main mis-pleaded strongly for co-operation sion and the full sub-mission. Then with the Social-democrats on the the Government will be in a posi- grounds that it was impossible, to tion to make its first definite of ignore the claims of the millious cial announcement,
of workers organized in that party. He finally dealt with certain domes. tic and topical issues, displaying clear cut and extremely moderate ideas which, the Liberal press de- clares constitute a most effective answer to his alleged malevolent intentions.
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No Premature Reports. "The misson will probably go to the Far East by way of Canada, That is not yet deñpite, but the possibility of the cotton mission spending some little time in Canada, and any recommendation made to us by the Joint Committee as to the desirability of spending a short time in Canada on the way to the Far East would certain- ly be sympathetically considered by the Government. Bome time will be spent in Japah and probab ly the best part of three months in China. Altogether the mission will be out of, this six months.
about
HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE.
[ORDERS BY THE HON. ME. & Di
WOLFE, C.M.G., INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE.]
General.
Revolver Practice The regular
"As the missions are Govern weekly revolver practice (voluntary) ment appointed missions, their re ports will be made to the Govers Revolver Ranger on Wednesday, will take place at the Bowen Road meat and not to trade organisaAugust 27, from 5.30 to 7.20 p.m. tions or anybody else, and we have It will be open to all ranks of the ne intention of allowing · ADV H.K.P. Special Constables, Indian pigeonhole reports to be circulated. Company, Hong Kong Police Re Immediately on their return, the serve and to all persons holding Overseas Development Council will permite to carry arme consult very, closely with the mis- sions in order to receive any re commendations as to what action.
Police Training School. The weekly
es for Police
Mr. Mullins added that the mis- School, Kowloon, will be held on sion would probably be the most Tuesday, August 20, nt 5.30 p.m.
THE WING ON CO., LTD. powerful economic mission which All members of the Chinese and
(Music Department).
had left the country for many Indian Companies, and of the years, and would be representative Flying Squad, who have not yet of the woollen, engineering, and passed Part II. of Training Course other important industries, as well should attend as.cotton.
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khaki cover. All members should Dress: Khaki unjform and cap with
attend.
Sharpshooters' Company, Commendation: Constable R.410
J. C. M. Grenham of the Sharp- shooters' Company, Hong Kong Police Reserve, is commended by the Hon. L.G.P. for his prompt ac- tion on August 14 in diving from a Star Ferry and assisting in the rescue of a would-be suicide.
Rife Practice Rifle practice. will be carried out on the Tai Hang Range on Friday, August 29, at 5.30 p.m. Uniform: Optional. Ammuni- tion will be available on the range.
(8gd) D. L. KING,
D.S.P. (B.).
Hong Kong, August 25, 1930.
BLUE STEELE AND HIS ORCHESTRA, “No. 22456, 10-inch. With My Guitar and Yon-For Trot Don AZPLAZU AND HIS Be Careful with Those Eyes-F.T, HAVANA CASINO-ORCHESTRA, No 22461, 10-inch
Old New England Moon-Waltz How Come You Do Me, Like You Do?-Blue Fox Trot
RUDY VALLEE AND HIS CONNECTICUT YANKEES
No. 22445, 10-inch " There's Happiness Over the Hill-For Trot GEORGE OLSEN AND HIS MUSIC Shoo the Hoodoo Away-Fax Trot -
No. 22430, 10-Inch
Cheer Up-Fox Trot Swingin' in a Hammock-Fox Trot
No. 22453, 10-inch
LED RISMAN AND.
BIS ORGIESTRA'
If I Could Be with You One Hour To-Night-Fox Trot
~ MCKINNEY'S COTTON PICERES, Zonky For Trot ・・
No. V-Satia, 10-inch
KING ÜLIVER ́AND-
HIS ORCHESTRA.
I Must Have It-Fox Trot You're Just My Type-Fax Trot
No. Y-S8124, 10-inch Fussy Mabel-Fox Trot "JELLY-ROLL" MORTON AND Ponchatrain-Blues-Fox Trot
HIS RED HOT PEPPERS
No.y-38125, 10-fach 'Leven-Thirty Saturday Night-F.T. FESS WILLIAMS AND I'm Feelin' Devilish Fox Trot HIS ROYAL FLUSH ORCHESTRA No. V-38131, 10-inch
Double Check Stamp Jazz Lips-Fox Trot
DUKE ELLINGTON AND THIS COTTON CLUB ORCHESTRA
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