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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1931.
CHEN, was to love for Bhanghai, According, to a Chinese report: -Central Cury Mixo She bus, how
vor, not unly porhuaded Mr. SUR Fo to return. but to bring two
News and Views
friends with him, General Li" Taund | Tals of the Day, Js, the Kwangs leader, and a
Skeleton of Glans Gtrade.
JAPAN'S LATEST DECLARATION
In those circuinstances, the Japanese forean havo; now bogun a general movement with a 'viaw to, pesupaiga against this bandita on a more ·axteil. aivo sonlu than bitkerta..
It is obvious, from what has been said above, that the Japaneno - nemy,,
(Continued from l'uge ar- tangible rosult owing entirely in the Want of good faith am the Chinese side, Friend (00 ultra modern sculpRelics of prehistorie animals and As the same time the increased notlvity colleague of General Dusy Cuyor) Has this financial crisis made birds, including elephants' - tusku above described on the part of maraud TONG, and Marshal LrTsar Haix, any difference to you?
Sculptor: Not a bit. I'm not and the skeleton of "a" giganaloing bands, hooktons to bring about a complote dostruction of all pesce and. tho ex Kwangai louder, who is sus
selling anything now, either. giraffe, have been discovered in sourity throughout the whole extens of ported of aliations with CRIANG
the Kulundinsky stoppo (Western South Wausharis K^ Sxxx, and was recently givon Ladies at the "V.M."
Siberia) very frigid welcome by the
Mombers of the European This discovery is anid to be of Canton Government on his reY.M.C.A. who feel inclined to be- 613177 to the
Southern capital wall the fact that their masculing great noientifle importance, since after two years incarceration af privacy is to be destroyed, should it dismisses the belief hitherto beld glena consolation from the fact that Nanking Perhaps these two not in opening its doors to women the by scientists that this portion of the ables are setting in example which
Steppes was under the sea in pro- it in hoped other military leaders
historic times.
will follow. So far Ho YING ONES and CHEN MING Siu are the only important generals to grew the
The London Reform Club recent Sestou with their prescace. They followed the Rorat Aora Club other military leaders have been
in its surrender to women guesta. elsewhere and otherwias engaged. Sineq admitting feminine visitors on General Election night, the Junior United Service Club in Charles street has followed up the innovation with an official Ladies Day.
Up in the North a Northern coun- eil, under CHANG, Haven Liang's presidency, has been suggested for six provinces, and Gonern) Hax Fu Cau, the powerful Governor of Shantung, is favour condition, directed from Canton has been mooted. Is it any wonder that the gathering of politicians and a fow representatives of the big men, languishes and commands
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HONG KONG, Bezauber 19, 1931.
THE HOUR AND THE MAN!
It remains to be seen whether the Jatest actions of Japan will have any effect upon the Kuomintang Plenary Session at Nanking. This gathering is supposed to represent the great political party to which
smail respecti
has merely followed in the footsteps if the most famous West End clubs, as the following record shows.
Women at the Clubs,
How Humour Works,
if it is to sellove anything like ade
quala success," will have to advance t points wast of the Rivor Liao where tho bandite have their basa.
90 and December 10 ard, not in the Hold'
Cartainly, the Japanese forces, In Behind the publication of an deference to, the resolutions of the authorised history of the Bank of League Council adopted on September. England. Hes a piquant little story against regalar forcon; but in the pro- iilustrative of the grip Mr. Montagu Frens sunormal condition preyniling in Norman has on the public imagina-Manchuria, the necessitios of the case compel them to continue their operations. against lawless alomonts. tion.
Some days ago, the whisper went round that Mr. Norman had written a volume of reminiscencos-it wa frank it was sensational: the
Clubs that Hold Out..
out of the Service clube -have-mystery man' of fuance" hind
"The Senior" told all.
now succumbed. has an annexe to which women. guests can be invited to lunch. The *Out" Club in Pic- In" and adilly long ago accepted such an invasion. The Carlton has a separ ate mansion, behind the club house in Pall Mall.
After-Theatre Suppers:
A London journalist made in quiries in the right quarter, there fore, and discovered that all he had done was to write a 200-word intro- duction to the new history of the Bank. Rumour, "passing it down," quickly accomplished the rest?
Praise for the Pilota.
It is interesting to see that General FENG YU HALANG intends to descend upon Nanking. Tho "Christian General" is nothing if hot an opportunist. But he is mere
The Wallington, with Mr. Evg- than that; he has real powers of leigh Nash on the committee, was administration: he has accomplish- ed that most difficult of all tasks one of the first to inaugurate
A London correspondent," who in China, & return to power after dances. About 18 months ago the i defeat, humiliation and exile in Gatrick arranged. Tuenday night frequently journeys by air from Russia, and he possesses the gift of after-the-theatre suppers, to whieh London to Paris, writes that a word
the ladies could be invited.
personality. His Spartan self-dis. cipline, and the iron rule imposed Go his troops give to those who know him an impression of strength and rude honesty. Is he the loader that the noisy and baffled patriots of China are seeking? Will be end the northern crusade which in numerable Chinese are burning to do no join, but who can now inor than shout slogans, boycott Japanese goods and subscribe their cents towards General" MA - CHAN SHAN? FENG comes of the people, and while he has used every foreign pation in turn he has given nothing in exchange, and is completely un- Westernized. The opportunity is there. CHIANG KA SEEK had the chance, but preferred, after listen- ing to the piandits echoing hir brave words, to go, not to "death er glery but to a peaceful life in the country. CHANG ESTEK LANG's concern has been to save bia troops. Be realises that while. his army is a big factor in Chinese warfare the Japanese forces would probably be able to treat his battalions as they treated MA CHAN SHAN's command. No one imagines that China, even if a real leader should arise, would be a match for Japan's immense army and navy but the half articulato Baer, who know what is going on in the National Councils, are coming to the end of their patience. They will follow anyone who can give clear lead and displays somo de
ree of decision and courage. Even
The Atheneum, White's, Boodle's and the Union have not yet oponed Roval processions have passed down St. James's-street, thus Devonshire has permitted mixed luncheon par- ties in its magnificent coffee-room.
their doors to women. Twice, when
This in a point on which the ropra sentative of Japan at the recoat sonsion of the Counoll of the Losguo held in Docomber nikdo & doffaite declaration.
CHINA'S RESPONSIBILITY Bài song Đạo thờ Chinchow slitary authorities, whilo simulating an un aggressive attitude, continue to 11: stignto and manipulate the movergents of bandit organizations against tho Japanese army, as well as Japanzano aizd other poseeable inhabitants, and so long
ay the officers and men of the Chinchow army mingle in large numbore with thess handil groups and so. ronder it in.
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During the course of the past month. of praise is, he thinks, due from in spite of the indignation aroused throughout the country by the bo time to time to the Imperial Air haviour of the Chinchow military, nutho- rities, and in accordance with, the con- ways pilots who, day in day out, ther and foul.
ment to abide scrupulously by the re flying this service in fair wea-stant desire of the Japoneso Govern During the last twelve years nine solution of League Council, the opora. of these pilots have together spent tions of the army against the bandits THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, 50,000 hours-six years and ten have been restrained within colupara- monthis continuous flying-piloting, tively narrow limits, and the Govern
ment have done everything in their the company's 'planes without a single serious accident.
Woman. Guest"-Smuggled In."""
Only once has a woman dined at the Devonshire. That was eight years ago when Lard. Cloydon, as To be able to establish this re- chairman of a Government Commis- cord these men must be not only sion on finance, gave a dinner to efficient in handling their machines. members of the Commission in but adaptable, resourceful skilled private dining-room at the club. There was one woman member of of the. Commission. She was smuggled to the club by a side door in Bennett-stract.
navigators, and of ane judgment. With them lies the decision as to whether the weather is fit for flying and the whole responsibility for the lives of the passengers,
power to devise a means for forestalling
collision between the forces of two countries in the course of the eventual anti-bandit sippaign. The Japanese Government are confident that their prolonged forbearance and their desire- strictly to adhere to the stipulations of their international engagements will not fail to command recognition by the public opinion of the world"
* Local Notes and Events
A 3100 reward is offered for the recovery, with contents, of a lady's handbag left on a motor boat at
30. on Christmas morning
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A Chinese was admitted into the Government Civil Hospital on Suu day, suffering from the effects of an overdose of Adalin.
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It is notified that, from January
if Manchuria has to be surrendered, 1832 and until further notice, the at least a unified China would pre-charges for telegrams will be col sent a more dignified spectacle than lected at the reduced rate of Dollar the present chaos of intrigue 0,82 to equal Franc 1.00. and self-areking among the official- ministers of the Republic.
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Lane, Crawford's announce th owing to the success of the Tea Dansants at the King's Restaurant, it has been decided to make them
daily feature as from yesterday, İ
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From the files.
An additional appointment cous ferred on Professor William Looking Back 25 Years. Gerrard, A.B.EM.R.C.P. Lond M.D., D.P.His that of Honorar
Consulting Physician to H.M. Naval Forces in Hong Kong,
There are, indications that the Commission to inquire into irre gularities in connection with the Public Health and Building, Ordi- nance will soon bring its labours to a close. Mr. Hooper amouneed at the meeting of the Sanitary Board yesterday that the report might be in the hands of B.E. the Governor next month":"
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WHEN MAMMOTHS ROAMED
THAMES VALLEY.
WEAPON TO FIGHT THEM.
MADE NEAR GRAVESEND:
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The Sheffield of ancient Britain was not in Yorkshire, but in Kent, Thousanda and thousands of years age it was on the banks of the Thames near Gravesend..
Kaives and axes were made
there for the incessant war which had to be waged against elephants and other mammoths which roamed the "hilis. -
A Chinese Asherman reported to the Police yesterday morning that
Butifully made weapons are while he was near Port Shelter, A collapse of debris occurred en Saikung, in his snmpan on Satur
still being found near Swanscombe, Sunday at 36, Staunton Street day, four men in another hear hold,
whare the gravel pits have been excavated. These finds are being. where demolition werk was in pro-him up. The attackers were urined
collected by officials of the Geo- gress consequent on the recent, fire, with choppers with which they a woman coolie being injured and threatened him and his father,
About 8.2 last evening the Elec sent to hospital, where she died The fisherman dived off, but believes tric light failed, and for about an logical Survey and the British that his father has been kidnapped hour and a half the big blocks of Museum, and added to the nation- by the robbers.
buildings in the central district al collections. An official of the which depend on the Company's Ta Southerners in John Bull's The Mercantile Printers' Supply Other Jaland are nothing if not Co. of 18, Lee Yuon Street West, Marvin, aliae Ma Wing, afies Ny was guent night at the King Ed
Bail of 81.500 each from Edward supply were left in darkness. It Geological Survey said, thorough in their efforts to em- Rend
attractive Chinese
"When Acheulian, man lived: ju pasisoite "otherness." Galway calendar showing a demure beauty Yik Wing and Cran Wun Chung ward Hotel and the contretempts County Council has given a charof the Far East in a green Shang-aline Chao Yau Man were estreated occurred in the midst of the dinner; the Thames Valley the river was acteristic and entertaining twist to hai dress." The company uses Forot Central Magistracy yesterday on the band suddenly ceased to play, about three miles wide,, and the the new world fashion fer restrict rest British inks for its excellent the application of Chist Detective but with the aid of a supply of climate of Britain was ing imports by placing a ban on colour pictures.
Inspector A. N. Reynolds. The two rush lights they were able to com-
tropical foreign sporta" Cricket, på
men were arrested on October 1 un plete the programme and the guests sumably because it is so excessively camera, worth about 880, has allegations of being concerned in a their dinner-Hong Kong Daily English, is to be rigorously exclud-been left at the B.B.C. shop in Ice plot by which Chinese were being Press, December 20, 1906. ed from the precincts of Gadway's House Street by a customer, when snuggled into America on forged educational institutions; hockey, now being sought by the police in passports. They were allowed bail Looking Back 50 Years. cyrn with shillelaghs, is to be for consequence of the arrest of a foki in the sum of 81,600 each pending bidden; and both Rugby and Asan of the shop at a pawnshop while the usual investigations. ciation football are to give place endeavouring to dispose of the nr: to the indigenous, mixed variety of ticle. The foki, who is charged with the game in which the only un- larceny by anding, as been re- Commissioner, 2nd floor, Exchange Rumour had, as usual, made the hippopotamus which shounded challenged point of proceduremanded for a week.
"This type of man is the earliest Londoner of which we know any- thing, but even he was making effective weapons to fight against Yesterday evening a rumour wAS current that there was a fire at the great animals like the straight- The office of the American Trade the Central Police Barracks. tusk elephant, the rhinoceros, and Building, Hong Kong, announce. mountain out of a mole bill, for,
the 168 I that they have available
All of China's statesmen and soldiers owe nominal allegiance, and the agenda for the Seasion in- cludes the drawing up of measurer for the unification of China, and the formation of a Manchurian policy. Of the one hundred and sixty delegaten who have been ap. pointed to attend the Conference The London Office of tho HONG
some eighty-five as in Nanking, KONG DAILY PRESS, 13, FLEET STREET, E.0.4, is constant about two-thirds of these being ly receiving Enquiries from Heatstrong suppofters of the CHANG. Manufacturers regarding Suitable Firms to act an Agents for their KA SHK régime. Bearing in mind products in Hong Kong and
certain incidents in the past, the Fonta China,
widespread reluctance to cuter the capital of the Republic is not sur prising, It is a serious matter to belong to an opposition party and if delegate is unable to support the government thern in math to be
in those days and which were all raid for keeping away, even though the players. Dermite a protest from Convicted on a charge of being of interested parties the latest by on inquiry, we found that the con- such precautions may route doubts the Ministry of Education that this in possession of ten taals of spium, Laws and Rules of Nationa! Metal lagration was nothing worse than much larger than their modern
little too Chinese, who appeared at Central Exchange, Inc. and National Metal the ignition of some soot in the relatives, as to whether the Westerg system far, the Galway Council appears Magistracy before Mr. Schofield, Clearing Association, Ine, of New cook house chimney, which has no
what dirty flue. determined to withhold grants from tried to explain that he had to York City. Information is now worse result than clearing a some-
by the Thames for thousands of all schools defying the ban, and the carry the drug because he had been available in Hong Kong, fur in- Gaotic Athletic Association, which threatened by another man if he dividuals and firms that might wish!
At the annual meeting of the years, for there in a steady develop. The proceedings, at Nanking do
His Worship im information regarding rules and re- shareholders of the Peninsular and ment in the technique of making has been the inspirer of the move did not do so. not seem to curry, groot weight, ment, ja jubilant. It rests with posed a line of 8800 or five months' gulations pertaining to the traneng Oriental Steam Navigation Co., to tion of silver business with. New be held on the 6th December, the
axe and spear heads. The tools ha our own athletic associations to hard labour and despite the imminence of a
York. make the appropriato reprisale, but
Directors will recommend a divided, however, are rough and cruds national emergency involving the here they are at a disadvantage. A Chinese living with his wife,
end of 23 per cent for the half compared with those
of the great Save for that exhilarating form of concubine, four sons, a nephew and
your ended 30th September last, period which, fate of a great province, little pro-
followed after gress towards strengthening the
exorcise lanowa anstarting ann amah on an island. in Chinese Irish rough house," the Emerald waters, near Lamma Island, reportage up from Singapore by an ex- with a bonus of two per cent, from Acheulian man had been wiped out
Each of underwriting account, making with Scesion has been made, and the
Jale has been peculiarly burred in ed to the Police yesterday that tromely heavy monsoon. Editorial and Business Offices: 11.agenda stays neglected. An attempt home made sports. The pastime of while he was away from the island then, teamers, to avoid the direct the interim dividend of 2 per cent. by one of the glacial periods.
£ 7 per cent. for the year. Ice House Street. Tel. 30251. to discuss the Sino-Japanese clash manking Irish bulls is hardly a game on Sunday, it was raided by a party forte of the monsoon, took an in- paid in June, a total payment of
for be-men, and indeed has Fallen of twelve robbers who stole about diret course, and wont eastward, Night Editor (Wanchai Office): lead to recriminations, and Mr.into desuetude, even in Ireland. It 8100 worth of property and carried until they reached beyond Hong Sun" Fo felt that the only proper seems a pity that before natting away one of his sons, aged The Kong, and they then hora back to han on foreign imports the Gaelic Police have been furnished with a the Colony, taking ten days to se and dignified course open to him,
Athletic Association did not invent description of two men, who were complish the journey between the sa Fleet Street, in view of the allegations hurled something better than Gaelic foot recognised by one of the people on two places. Hong Kong Daily
the island
Press, December 20, 1891.. against, his collegue, Mr. EvaEXE i ball to take their place.
ent to the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, LTD. 11, Ion Hou Start, Hour Kook.
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of politics will ever flourish and be
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"Near Swanscombe must have been the Sheffield of those times, for finished weapons were found don, and the blue funnelled steamer stored in haaps, and there were Ulysses, from Liverpool have been also stacks of fints ready for considerably, retarded in the paN (Continued on Fressour Golumn) {warking.