DEATH OF SIR CLAUD SEVERN
Distinguished and Greatly Loved
PUBLIC SERVANT
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, April 10. The death is announced of Sir Claudl Severn, K.B.E
INTER-GOVERNMENT
DEBTS
U.S. BUSINESS MEN'S. VIEWS
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCYĮ
WASHINGTON, Apr. 9. A FURTHER postponement of the payment of inter-governmental
HONG
DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1933
THOUSAND MILE ROAD RACE
BRITISH CARS DO WELL
IT is confirmed that the Italian 1,000-mile road race, the world's longest and most perilous motor contest, was won by Signor Nu- volari, driving an Alfa Romeo,
Nuvolari completed the course in 16 hours, 11 minutes, 50 seconds, his. at average speed being 07.46 miles an
bour.
debts should be authorised on temporary basis where the debtors. can demonstrate their inability to pay, in the opinion of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
The Colony will learn with deep
The recommendation to the grant "regret the news of the death of Bir Claud Severn which was announging of a further moratorium is con- ed in yesterday's Reuter's tele-tained in a letter from the Chamber of Commerce to Mr. Cordell Hull. His many friends will be feeling the Secretary of State, a keen sense of personal loss aud a profound sympathy for Lady Severn in her bereavement and for her family.
grams.
The letter adds: Congress should authorise the negotiation of agree ments which would promote the best interests of the nation, including ducts into the debtor country.
Alfa Romeo cars also occupied second, third, and fourth places, the race being a triumph for Italian big cars.
The British M. G. team won the Grand Prix for teams, with a total time of 30 hours, 3 micuts, 38 seconds. The Bianchi" team second in 38 hours, minutes, 31 1/3th seconds.
WAS
The two
The Maserati challenge to the supremacy of the British light cars was a complete failure. quite carly in the race.
FLIGHT RECORD BROKEN
ITALIAN FLIER CLAIMS 4371 MPH.
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GARDONE, April 10.. WARRANT Officer Agello, the
THE CHINA ASSOCIATION
CHAIRMAN'S VIEWS. ON PRESENT SITUATION-
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY:]
LONDON, April 10. THE China Association's hope for
Italian flyer, claims to have early Sino-Japaness negotia broken the British flying record of tions to terminate the conflict was 407 miles per hour by covering a expressed by the Chairman, Mr. S. measured course at the rate of 4377F. Mayers at the annual meeting miles per hour.
JEAN BATTEN REACHES NAPLES
Sir Claud was born in the year the entry for the United States pro Maserati cars entered broke down | MISS JEAN BATTEN the New grave conflict with Japan encour
Any concessions should be subject
to the reduction of the country's ex- penditure on armaments.
Mr. Davis in Berlin,
BERLIN, Apr. 9.
M. G. Successes.
[THROUGH REUTER'S ‘AGENCY.]
NAPLES, Apr. 9. Zealand girl who left Lympus this morning di a flight to Austra The race was from Brescia, viata, arrived here, ria Paris, at 0.35 Florence to Rome, and back via the P. and will continue her fight at
dawn. Adriatic coast. The first two places
Miss Batten is using a Gypsy Meth plane, formerly owned by the Prince of Wales
nettes.
1880 and commenced his official tile in the Librarian's Department at In the Foreign Office in London, 1894 be came out to the Straits Settlement ns Private Secretary to the Governor. Shortly afterwards
Mr. Norman Davis, the American in the 1,000 c.c. class were taken by he joined the Malayan Civil Ser eice Alling various administrative returned to Paris this evening. He British twelve .p. M. G. Mag and Magisterial offices. In 1907 he returned became Secretary to the High Comaclared that he had been reassured
Captain Eyston, driving the lead- as the result of his visit to Berlining car, completed the thousand-mile raissioner and again private secre tary to the Governor in addition fe found the new authoritate eux course in 18 hours, 1 minute and which responsible post he was hold and willing to discuss all problems four seconde. Lord Howe was just
Mr. Davis, in the afternoon, had
Dr. over a minute behind, his time be ing at the time when he was trans-
with long conversation ferred to Hong Kong as Coloniai
Sir Nadelny, the head of the Germaning 18 hours 3 minutes 37 seconds, Secretary in January 1912, Claud married, in 1950, Margeret delegation at the Disarmament Con- A third M. G. Magnette came in Annie, danghter of the late Preference, in which the whole technical in 18 hours, 3 minutes. The fourth- fessor T. L. and Mrs. Bullock field of disarmament and Mr. Ram driven by Sir Henry Birken had to
one say MacDonald's proposal prospects withdraw owing to a holed valve, There were two
at the next meeting in Geneva were daughter.
His carrer in Hong Kong will be discussed. well-known to most of our readers He continued in the office of Co. lonial Secretar from the date of
80113 and
his appointment until his retire ment in 1926 and during this perr?! administered the Government of the Colony on no less-than-seven...og - Casions.
In 1824 he was created Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
CHINA TO PARTICIPATE IN WASHINGTON DISCUSSIONS
over
China and Japan are among the parties invited. It is believed that the Sino-Japanese dispute Manchuria will inevitably receive some attention.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
Nanking, April 10, THE Chinese public here is show. ing a keen interest over the forthcoming international-discus- An Engaging Personality. Sir Claud will be remembered insions at Washington to which both the Colony as a most engaging per sonality. He had the gift of con sorting with all whom he met on a friendly and equal fosting. His hospitality will be remembered by many who enjoyed it. He threw himself inte public undertakings He was for many years President of the Hong Kong Civil Service Cricket Club and played regularly for their first eleven, being known as a bowler of considerable skill.
His achievements on the stage o
The Nanking Bar Association and other public bodies are preparing a petition to the Government asking the authorities to carefully consider the choice of the Chinese repre- sentative:
The Washington Conference, to a member of the Amatuer Dramatic which prominent world statesmen, Ramsay MacDonald, Club were undoubtedly successful including
Hitler and Daladier, His playing of the Grand Inquisi-Mussolini, tor in St. Joan being his spect J have been invited, will discuss dis- triumph. He held office as a Ma: armament and world economic prob son and was one of the founders lems. of the University Lodge. More than one junior club owes its in ception to his encouragement and many individuals, in time of mis fortune, had reason to be gratefu
for his benefactions.
personal loss-the loss of a former chief and a dear friend.
"I think I ought to say now what
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RAILWAY STRIKE IN IRELAND
FIVE THOUSAND MEN INVOLVED
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LONDON, Apr. 10, A NEW Irish railway strike began
at midnight following the decision of a mass meeting of rail- waymen at Dublin yesterday to re- pudiate the settlement reached last week.
Some five thousand men are involved in the new str. hich is unofficial and contrary he re- commendation of the Uni.. and as
this does not entitle the men to strike pay, it is believed that the strike cannot last long.
In the meantime, no trains will leave Dublin to-day and the Post Office has arranged to carry mails by motor-vehicles.
*THE AKRON DISASTER
BODY RECOVERED
A main interest in his life was I have refrained from saying all REAR-ADMIRAL MOFFETT'S derived from St. John's Cathedral these years: Siz Claud Severn He was a member of its governin rendered a signal service to the hody and a regular member of the Colony during the great Strike and Boycott of 1925 by giving his whole- choir. His fourteen years of re- sidence in the Colony have left with hearted support to the then Coloni al Secretary, Mr. Fletcher and the a wide circle a memory of muci public spirit and personal kind-then S.C.A., Mr. Tratman and
ness.
DR. KOTEWALL'S TRIBUTE
The Honourable Dr. R. H. Koti
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY).
NEW YORK, April 10.
of Rear-Admiral Moffett, who was drowned in the Akron disaster, has been res covered.
others in their work of meeting THE body the situation. This support, as his ready endorsement of the trade loan must be counted among the more important of his services t the Colony."
The letter refered to by Dr.
many
wall, who had been in close associa Kotewall was written on February tion with Sir Claud Severn at th:11, and the concluding paragraph Colonial Secretary's Office and read: "I hops you will remember later when told of the death of me very kindly to my Sir Claud said:"The news comes friends. I can never forget the to me as a great shock for it was splendid party they gave in my only about three weeks ago when honour at the Chinese Merchante I received a letter from Sir Claud Club and I often long to be back couched in cheerful vein and in his in Hong Kong and meet them
again." usual genial style.
"I had the honour to Berg under Sir Claud Severn for many years at the C.B.0, and of associating with him in public affairs from the time I left the Government ser rice at the beginning of 1910 to the date of his departure. Sir Claud was a good chief endearing himself to his subordinates by his sympathy, considerateness and encouragement His one outstanding quality as & public man was, to my mind, his sound judgment, and he greatly im pressed me by his courtesy, at all all times and in all circumstances
"I had unusually good opportuni- ties of observing his work, both as Colonial Secretary and as Officer Administering the Government and it is, my humble opinion that he was even better as Governor than as "second in command." This
is my deliberats opinion after years of close observation of his work.
"When he left, the Chinese. com- munity gave a reception in his honour at the Chinese Marchants Club at which the then Governor, Sir Cecil Clementi, was also pre sent On that occasion a presenta- 'tion was made to Lady Sovern by ths*Chinese-fadies of Long Bang Curiously enough in his last letter to me he mentions this occasion al- though he had been in fairly re- gular correspondence with me,
Sir Claud Severn enjoyed the Kesteem and respect of the Chinese) community and I am sure they will receive the news of his death with the deepest regret. To me it is a
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CHANG LEAVES FOR ITALY
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SHANGHAI, April 10. · CHANG Haneh Liang boarded the Italian licer Conte Rosso to- night and is sailing for Italy to morrow with his entourage, includ ing Madame Chang and his children."
Delicious
Qualiine
Cold
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AN IDEAL BEVEN
SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
LONDON, April lá FOLLOWING ARE QUOTATIONS MAKKET TO-DAY:
SPOT
FORWARD
ON
JILVER LONDON
Apr. 10 Ápr. 8 171 17 17.7/10 171
BLOCADE OF MANCHULI
EFFORT TO OUST SOVIET CONTROL
THROUGH REUTER'à' AOENOT.]
DAREN, April 10. THE Manchukuo Government on
Saturday ordered a blockade of Manchali in an effort to oust the Soviet control of passport and cus toms.
Service between Europe and the Far East has been
pending a settlement,
sitspended
CHINWANGTAO SITUATION CLEARING UP (THROUON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
PEIPING, April 10. THE situation at Chinwangtao area, which became exceedingly threatening early last week, ap pears to be clearing up now. The Manchukun troepe are withdrawing in face of strong Chinese opposi- Lion.
According to reliable reports to hand, there was little fighting in the vicinity of Chinwangtao yester day and it has been confirmed that the Chinese forces are now in Hai- yang.
&
The Manchukua troops made desperate attempt to capture Chin wangtao but were compelled to retinent as the Chinese defenders rut up a stiff resistance: The st tackers suffered severe reverses,
COMMUNISTS DELAY CHIANG'S RETURN TO NORTH CHINA
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SHANGHAI, April 9.
IT is learned that the Communist menace in Kiangsi is delaying indefinitely General Chiang Kai
OUR LONDON AIR-MAIL LETTER
M. P.'s As Radio Fans: Mr. Matsuoka in England: Pub- lisher and Cabinet. Minister: A Promising Under- Secretary: An Interesting Art Exhibition: Scotlands GO. M. of Sport.
(Special Air-Mall Service)
Wireless. for M.P.8.
London March 21. For some time past it has been a source of complaint anong M.P.s that no facilities are provided at Westminster whereby they might
The suggestion, which has now been put into precise form, is that a receiving set should be installed in one of the committee rooms The idea would certainly seem to be a reasonable one.
when expressing pleasure at the appointment of non-Japanese advis ers in Matchin as evidence that open door principles will not be disregarded there He paid tri bute to the successful work of the Nanking Tumis, particularly on the financial side, even achieving a re-listen to broadcast speeches when
pccasion demands, duction in military expenditure,
Mr. Mayors gave the opinion that these improvements at a time of ages the belief that once the con fict is settled there will be an opportunity for Britain to demon
The First Commissioner of Works strate her willingness to cooperate with the Chinese in reconstruction has been asked to make the necos He was glad that, in this matterary arrangements, and his reply the League adviser was assisting in be awaited with interest. Should the reganization of the Civil Ser he decide that the expendituro in vice on whose integrity, devotion to duty, strength and stability the volved would be justified, I wonder whether he would also think it country largely depends.
necessary to appoint a trained
** BUY CHINESE?' MOVEMENT INAUGURATED IN SHANGHAI
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SHANGHAL, April 10. MORE than 5,000 people, includ ing several Government off- cials, attended a meeting held un- der the auspices of the First Special District Citzens' Associa tion. inaugurating a "buy Chinese" A number of speeches were de livered, pointing out that buying Chinese products and boycotting Japanese goods is the duty of all Chinese citzens who could not take up arms and fight the Japanese at the war front.
movement.
AIR ATTACHE FOR CHINA
RECOMMENDATION
་
UNDER" CONSIDERATION BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT:
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LONDON, April 10.
by Sir Miles Lampson to appoint an air attache to China in view of re- presentations by British aircraft manufacturers is under Government consideration. stated Sir John Simon in the House of Common to- day.
FOOTBALL IN SHANGHAI
CHINESE BEAT PORTUGUESE
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SHANGHAI, April 10.
DISPLAYING superior combina tion and better shooting the Chinese footballers defeated Porta gal by 72 in the first match of a three game Chinese-Portugal serien
Shek's return to North China, while pressure of work is similarly keeping Mr. Wang Ching Wei in Nanking,
operator.
One can imagine what might be the results if members were allow ed to attempt their own tuning-in to, say, Americi And on dull nights in the House would it be surprising if that attempt were abandoned in favour of the more easily obtainable dance music from
Broadcasting House1
at the dinner of the Book Trade Provident Society: Mr. W. H. Smith held Cabinet office, but ho was a distributor.
Another guest was Mr. A. F. Techiffely, who, in Southern Cross to Pole Star," rebords his 10,000-- mile ride on horseback from Buenos Aires to New York. He confessed that for ten months he garried the. manuscript about America, and was finally advised to fry an English publisher. At that time his cir cumstances were such that he "almost had to swim the occan to get across."
Haarik Bipexam's Drawings. Recent drawings of the Prime Minister and of Misa Ishbel Mac Donald will be among those which Hearik Ripazam, the Hungarian artist, will show at the Wertheim Gallery to-morrow,
A friend who has seen some of the other pictures which Herr. Ripszam has done since he has been in England declares that there is an exceedingly entertaining series of sketches of famous conductora and musicians.
The last show Herr Ripszam gave in London was of a very different **Mr. Remembrancer " Admitted.. | order. He had just arrived after Elected by the Court of Common having been for seven years a pri- Council on March 9, by the casting Boner of war in Siberia By some... vote of the Lord Mayor, to the meana he contrived to smuggle out. office of Remembrancer of the City a large number of drawings. of London, Mr. Leslie C. B. Bowker-Many of his fellow prisoners, ho paid his first official visit to the says, are still in Siberis. They can Court of Aldermen, at which the not get away and are resigned to Lord Mayor (Sir Percy Greenaway) their fate. Many have married and presided, at Guildhall yesterday, support life by supplying cheap He was unable to gain admittance labour to the Soviet, until preliminaries, dating from Elizabethan days, had been obser- ved
6.0.M; of Sport.
Mr. Leslie Melville Balfour-Mel- ville has just celebrated his 79th Mr. Bowker, in wig and gown,
birthday, A remarkable person- had, in accordance with tradition,ality in Scotland's world of recrea to wait outside until it was decided tion, he can rightly be described as that "Mr. Remembrancer be ad- the Scottish Grand Old Man mitted to sit at the table with the of sport. Educated at Edinburgh other officers at this court. He Academy, he soon made his.name in was then announced, and ushered sport, and played in, the Scottish into the court, where he made and back division in the second game signed his déclaration of service.
with England in 1879 at the Oval, London, where the English team won by two goals and two tries to
goal.ch
Mr. Matsuoka,
Mr. Matsuoka, who was Japan's leading delegate to the League of Nations until his recent withdrawn) from the Assembly, will leave Eng- land for New York on Friday,
Competent" Mr. Cooper.
It is unusual in these days to see M.P. observing the old Par- liamentary rule of speaking with out notes. Indeed, it comes almost. as a shock when a member of the Government delivers a long speech on the Estimates for his Depart
Yesterday he visited the head quarters of Imperial Chemical In- dustries at Millbank, and spent half an hour there with the chairman, Sir Harry McGowan. Mat Matsu- oka was later entertained at lunchment without so much as a sheet
of paper in front of him. at Claridges with his colleague, Mr. Yoshisawa, by the Japan Society. Among those present were the Japanese Ambassador, Lady Sway- thling, Sir Victor Wellesley, General Sir Walter Braithwaite, Air Vice Marshal Sir Edgar Ludlow-Hewitt, Sir Edward Crowe, kud Sir Harold Parlett.
In the afternoon Mr. Matsuoka and Mr. Yoshisawa, visited the War Office, and remained in conversation with Lord Hailsham for half an hour.
This feat was performed by Hr Daf Cooper, the Financial Secre tary to the War Office, in intro ducing the Army Estimates
He reviewed the position in the. Army after a year of stringent economy, quoting many figures, and not once did he hesitate in his forty minutes of clear exposition years who possessed this gift was The only other, man of recent the late Mr. William Graham, Pre sident of the Board of Trade in the Socialist Government.
Mr. Duff Cooper has no A Ministerial Precedent, neriams and he is not forensic Ho Sin Godfrey Collins, M.P., the stands with a hand-behind his back, Secretary for Scotland, has the dis- and says what he has to say
a crisp and business-likę voice, tinction of being the first publisher has indeed the unemotional to attain Cabinet mank. Mr. John direct delivery of a soldier which Buchan, M.P., mentioned the fact of course, he has been.
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