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TO-DAY'S WIRELESS
PROGRAMME
BROADCAST. BY Z.B.W ON 355 METRES.
1 to 11.30 am.-Stock and ox-
change quotations.
11.30 ..-Chinese recorded pro-
granite.
12.30 p.m. European prograrume of
Brunswick recordi,
1 p.m.-11.ocal time and weather
report.
12 p.m.--Close down.
grabine.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1932.
MAIL NEWS FROM CHINA
CONCUBINES NOW
ILLEGAL
ACCORDING TO NEW CHINESE LAW
Nanking. 9. 13.-To take con
5 to 7 pm-Chinese recorded peyes of the Law and is therefore
p.m.-Closing stuck and exchange legal ground for divorce.
quotations.
1.03 top.m.-European recorded progyanime supplied by Messrs, Tang Fook Piano Co.
report..
Pan, Lond time and weather 4) To My đã pm, - A suite of meords
kindly loaned by a ́listoner—, “A Nero's Life" (Strauss). 4.3 to 9p. A reorded pro- gramu kindly supplied by the Brunswick House,
to 9.00 pm- fecture on Gar deuing by Mr. J. T. Ingram. #70 to
10.00 Pm, fapprox.)-A relay of the South Wales Bor derer's Band.
7.93 to 7.33 p.).--
Orchestral,
"
The Flying Dutchman "--Over ture (Wagner).-Berlin State Opera Orchestru. --9275. **Vienna
{ Strauss) Voices of Spring" (Strauss), -Boston Sym. Orch.-0003. **Tosca Potpourri | (Puccini - Tarani). Marck Weber and his
· Dechestra,—48801.
Dreams of Schubert."-Hun- Karian Rhapsody Orchestra. --- 54925.
7.35 to 3 p.m.----
A Concert,
a
SITUATION IN SZECHUAN
CO-OPERATION BETWEEN MILITARY UNITS NECESSARY
Chungking. Oct. 19.-The situa- tion in Szechuan has suddenly
CHINESE IRON AND STEEL WORKS.
TO BE SOLELY MANAGED
BY CHINESE
Nauking, Oct. 10-Reports that,
cubines anoints to adultery in the taken a new turn as over one hun, the projected Government iron and
red divisional and brigadier com-steel works will be a joint Sian- manders under the various military German enterprise, 264 has been leaders in the province, excepting General Liu Wen Hui, have jointly erroneously stated in the Press, issued telegrams to their chiefs, were rectified by Mr. Huang Chin namely, Generals Liu Hsiung, Tien Tan, Director of the Mining Depart Sung Jao, Tegu Hai Hou, Yang Sen and Lie Tsun Hou, suggesting ment of the Ministry of Industry, that a conference be convened at in an interview yesterday.
This important ruling has been rendered by the Committee for the Uniform Interpretation of Laws and Ordinances under the Judicial
Yuan.
these
It is pointed out that concubines Jaining to discuss measures for a A German syndicate will Finance reorganization of the Szechuan pro the plant in the form of a loan, enjoy no legal status under the newvincial administration.
Mr. Huang explained, but will take Chinese Civil Code. For a man to The messages issued by
no active part in its establishment keep concubines amounts therefore subordinate commanders set out a or operation. Arrangements have to adultery and his wife may obtotal of sixtern measures which they been made between the Ministries regard as necessary to improve con- of Industry and Finance for the tain a divorce in accordance with ditions in Szechua and to remove levy of a surtax on coul imports Art, 1052 of the Chinese Civil Code causes of internecine strife. These as security for 840 million Treasury which makes adultery a ground for call for elose cooperation between Notes. The notes, in turn, will ke the various military units, adop- used as security for the loan from divorce. It would also constitute ation of the system of competitive the German interests. cogent ground for judicial separa examinations in recruiting loenl Regarding the syndicate itself, tion, within the meaning of Art. tion in armaments, reduction, and of the German Government, which officials, abstention from compoti Mr. Huang said that it is composed 1010 of the Code. Where however disbandment of troops, abolition of takes a 60 per cent, share, and ten concubines are taken with the exillegal taxes, promotion of educaGerman financial houses. The loan: press or tacit consent of the wife, tion and reconstructive enterprises. agreement has been, virtually con- While the measures proposed and cluded and formal signatures will she would be debarred from obtain the procedure suggested may not be be affixed in the near future.--Kuo ing a divorce on this ground, I entirely consistent with the lawa Min. though she may sue for judicial and ordinances of the Central Gov
ernment, the messages plead how- separation. Alimony will however
ever that the squcial circumstances follow in-either event.
prevailing in the province call for justify an extraordinary and course.--Kuo Min.
It is expected that this ruling will contribute greatly towards the elimination of the practice of con- cubinage, which still prevails in certain parts of the country, and against which the modern, Chinese woman has been agitating.
is
Burt for two Pianos--" Im pivaoptu Rocco (Schutt). Harold Baurs and Ossip Gabri lowitsch. 9109. Song" The Little Damozal"
(Weatherley and Novello). Sung-Simonelta" (White and
Thus another "olo custom" Itumbold). — Lucrezia Bori. doomed, and husbands of high or
low estate with polygamous instincts i Violin Solo Lotus Land" will have to beware of taking unto
(Scott). Fritz Kreisler-6700.
themselves concubines, lest the hand. Song" She Is My Daisy'
of the law should fall heavily on (Harper and Lander). – Sir them-Kuo Min. Harry Lauder-0090,
1182
Piano Solo" Nocturne in
E
Minor (Chopin), - Vladimir. De Pachmann. – 0870.
$ p.m.-Loen! time and wenther!
report.
8.03 to 6.43 p.in.-
Ein Heidenleben" (A Hero'a' Life (Strayes) played by the Thilharmonic Symphony Orches tra of New York under the! direction of Willem Mengelberg.
(Thia suite is kindly lent by n listener). 8,43 to 9 p.m.-
Variety. Humb-" African Lament."-The
Anglo Persians,- -4074. Song You Try Somebody Else."
Connie Roswell.--63.
Fox Trot And Then Your Lips Met Mine."-Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestia.-1970. Song- Should I Be Sorry."
Connie Boswell.-6225, Fax Trot Who's Calling You Sweetheart To-night - Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra
1970.
to 1.30 p.m.-
From the Studio. A talk un "Gardening for the Beginner" by Mr. J. T. Bagram, 9.13 to 10.27 p.à. (approx.)~~
A relay of the Band of the 1st Batth of the South Wale: Bor- derers, conducted by Bandinas ter J. Checks from Murray Bar racks. by courtesy of the Officer
Commanding.
10.27 ..-Rugby mid-day Press
PWN.
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DEPRESSION IN CEREAL MARKET
RELIEF MEASURES
PROPOSED.
Shanghai, Oct. 19.-The present depression in the cereal marke: in all rice-producing areas is causing nation-wide concern And relict measures are being proposed and discussed by many important guy ernment and pablie organs through out the country.
SALT REVENUE ADMINISTRATION
INCOMPETENT OFFICIALS TO BE DISMISSED
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Nanking, Oct. 19.-Since tho amalgamation of the Salt Revenue Administrative Offices with the Inspectorates, in accordanre with orders from the Ministry of Fin ance, the Chief Inspectorate of Salt
SUPPRESSION OF OPIUM-POPPY
STRICT RESTRICTIONS
ISSUED
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Houg Kong Ohaarvatory, October Zi,
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Highest open-air Temperature, 23: Iawent open-air Temperature, 81:
B-Blue sky; C-Cloudy; D- Sian, Oct. 19-Cultivation of Drizzle; F-Fog; L-Lightning; opium-poppy in all districts of M-Mist; O-Oreroast; P-Passing Shenai must be rigidly suppressed, Showors; Q-8quaile; K-Rain; T- states an order of General Yang Hu Thunder. Cheng, Chairman of the Shensi Provincial Government to the local authorities..
from
Acting upon instruction General Chiang Kai Shek, Presi dent of the Military Affairs Com mission, General Yang declares that this evil should be eradicated immediately and fundamentally.
CONTROL OF CIVIL AVIATION
Nanking. Oct. 10.-The Ministry
OCTOBER 26, 1932
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Revenue has been devising various Military commanders and district of Communications will henceforth Large Assortment of Novelties and,
measures for the reform of the service.
RADIO STATION AT KWEIYANG
over
magistrates found ignoring this share responsibility with the Minis order will be severely punished in try of War Besides drastic dismissal of in-accordance with military law-Kuo
Aeronautical competent officials, the Chief Ins-
Min.
affairs, in accordance with rovisions pectorate is determined on eradicat-
made by the Legislative Yuan on ing the corrupt practices inherited from the past. A circular order
the measures regarding jurisdiction was recently issued to all District
over private aviation matters. Inspectorates strictly prohibiting
Control over civil aviation is to the acceptance by employees of bribes from merchants either in the
be exercised hereafter by the Minis form of gifts, gratuities or secret commissions. Violation of this or provincial capital of distant Kwel-new ruling, but the examination of Nanking, Oct. 18.-Kweiyang, the try of Communications, states the
der renders the offenders liable to chow, will soon be linked with the In a telegram addressed to the dismissal from office and punish Capital and other parts of the candidates for pilot licenses will re- National Associated Chambers of ment under the Criminal Code.
country by radio. In accordance main under the Ministry of War. Commerce, the Peiping Chamber of
Public notices were served at the with a recent decision of the Minis Tests und spreifications for avia Commerce dwells at length upon the
same time to all merchants by thetry of Communications, the neces cause of the present state of affairs, Inspectorate Offices, warning them sary equipment and apparatus for tion materials and equipment, and which has resulted in the unprece to report to the Authorities cases radio station in Kweiyang have the dented low prices for staples to the of hribery and official intimidation been purchased and are now being great disadvantage of the agricul-which may come to their knowledge. transported to Kweichow for in- tural population.
An agricultural country for the
the last 4,000 years,
message states, China is facing a dangerous crisis when her own cereal products go begging, while foreign foodstuffs continue to pour into the country, The National Associated Chambers are urged to take immediate men- sures to remedy the situation s that an economic panic in rural arens may be averted.
Pleading in a similar strain, nine charity organizations of Shanghai, including the National Red Cross Society and other philanthropic badies, have despatched a telegram to the Executive Yuan urging von crote intasures by the Government They suggest an immediate check on the inflow of foreign food pro- ducts and that the granary systemn be restored in all provinces and districts.
At a meeting of the Food Control Committee of the Municipality of Greater Shanghai yesterday, it was decided to petition the Central | Government to provide facilities! for the transportation of staples and to request financial instrutious. to accept cereals as security for! loans so as to assist in reviving the prescht stagnant market. The Gov- ernment will also be asked to re- 'frain from contracting for further
purchases of wheat from America. Kuo Min.
2ND NATIONAL CIVIL AFFAIRS CONFERENCE
Nanking, Oct. 10-December 10 was designated as the date for the convocation of the 2nd Nationali | Civil Affairs Copference by the Executive Yaan at a meeting yes torday.
While the general principles governing the convening of the forthcoming Civil Affairs Confor ence, submitted by the Ministry-of- Interior, were adopted, the regula tions and other measures relating to the Conference will be brought up for discussion at the next moet- ing of the Yuan-Kuo Min..
-Kuo Min.
stallation. Kuo Min.
registration of commercial avaiation enterprises will be under the joint supervision of the twa Ministries. -Kuo Min.
"VISION
Hong Kong in fnolog the future with confidence. She has character, reputation, tradition, oraftsmanship and 'goodwill, Destined to play a still more important part in the development of South, and Central China, her success and the extent of it, will depend upon a greater breadth In of outlook and more thingination. this, as in other vasos, it is: starkly truc that "without vision the people perish.!"
With a more flexible, more far accing outlook with that greator keenness and broader sympathy which vision gives, Hong Kong can do much to aid China in har reconstruction and development.
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