BARCLAYS ISSUE REPORT
Larger Profit Recorded
London, January 3. The first of the "big Ave" là banking circles," Bardays, have sued their report for 1933 which shows a slightly larger pront
£1,605,000—than
that of 1932,
successful internal
SOVIET AND
time he hit four boundaries.
Mitchell played dour cricket, LEAGUE
taking no risks whatever and he and Barnett, the new-comer took the score to 55" for 2 when the Change In
Iatter was out" by the Lb.w. route 20,000. Attitude
to Amar Singh. Langridge joined Towards Geneva
Mitchell and these two, playing rang quick changes in the bowl-rates and a
When play was resumed Naidu Dividends maintained the previous carefully, carried the total to 105 ing and in fading light Valentine Operation was carried out-Red- for 2 when a stop was made for
was out, Lb.w., to Naidu, for 40 ter. unch, Mitchell being not out 40, runs-255 for 5. He played bright while Langridge, also undefeated, cricket for 68 minutes, hit one 6 had put together: 21. "
and three 4's. Jardine (42, 'not Amar Singh, the fast medium out) and Levett (0, not out) play- bowler, kept a very accurate length ed out time, the total being 257 and bowled unchanged before for 5. lunch for 2 for 34. The Belding of the Indians was extremely Кеел.
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright,)]
AFTER LUNCH.
Moscow, Jan. 5. Since the recent speeches by Moloton and Litvinon, which are widely interpreted as forshadowing a decisive change in the Soviet Russian attitude towards the Lea- gue of Nations, the possibility of the Soviet Union joining the Lea-
After the luncheon interval the gue forms one of the main topics crowd swelled to 15,000, and they lomatic circles here. It is pointed the score to 135 when the former of discussion in political and dip saw Mitchell and Langridge take.
out that such course would be pulled one from Naidu to square- entirely in line with Russia's poll-leg, and, falling to connect pro- chance nations,The
#33 most important which
accepted readily ground advanced by the Govern-motive for the Soviet Government's enough. He had stayed at the alleged change of heart, however, wickets for 144 minutes and dur- tion. is seen in the Far Eastern situating this time he collected 47 puns
It is held that what Rus- sians like to term "Japan's moral isolation is mainly due to the League of Nations, which has re-
into a Limited Bability Company, Night Editor (Wanchai Office is concerned. However, "the chief er of peaceful cooperation with all Perly, gave: Gopalan a
and will henceforth be known as Wo Fat Sing, Limited.
Tel. 24511.
EO &
Mr. Li Koon Chun, "the managing London Office: 83, Fleet Streetment for insisting on the abolition partner of the old firm has been ap pointed managing director of the new company. There is no change in the" management, and the business will bo carried on as before at the same address
WO FAT SING," LIMITED,
LI LAN SANG,
Secretary,
Hong Kong, lat January, 1934. [2120
NOTICE OF REVOCATION
OF POWER.
The Daily Press.
Hong Kosa, JANUARY 6, 1934.
MAINLY ON WATER
When the Government intro-
duced a metered supply in place NOTICE is hereby given that by of the rider main system which
DEACONS, Solicitors for Mr. Loke Yung Cheong.
[2147
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
of the Rider Main System was the } alleged waste inherent in the System—we are quoting from the petition and this allegation of
vealed itself as a serious obstacle waste was maintained By the to Japan's policy of imperialistic Government in spite of the ab-expansión and therefore as an sence of any rellable evidence in Far East.
important factor for peace in the Under these circum- its support and, indeed, in face of stances Soviet Russia is considered the convincing and--igrefutable likely to set great store by cinser facts to the contrary advanced by assumed that in the natural course cooperation with Geneva and it is the Chinese representatives on the of events, Moscow will send Legislative Council." That the permenent observer. to the League abolition of the rider main was
capital and after a certain period of transition will apply for. mem-.. bership.-Transocean Kuo Min.
begun by Sir Cecil Clementi be- fore there was public discussion the question. Granting that
an established condition the ques
tion arises how best to come to some settlement.
Let us in the first place always
"
BRITISHERS IN FUKIEN
bear in mind that the poor classes Protection of Lives
and Property
SUN FO IN CANTON
Invitation To Hu Han Min
(From Our Special Correspondent)
"The scores were:-
England-1st Janings. Mitchell, e Gopolan, b Naidu 47 Walters, e Gopalan, b Amar
Singh Barnett,
29
Jardine, not out
Lb.w.. b Amar Singh Langridge, c. Nissar, b Go-
.70 palan...
42
..8..
Valentine, Lb.w., h Naidu Levett, not out
40
0
Total (for 5 wickets) .258
AN ALARMING FIND
African M.P. Shot In Car
CHANG HSUEH LIANG
+
LYNCHING AT KOSANA [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily
Press" (Copyright.)]
Balonika, Jan. 5. The Venizuelist deputy, Varmotis was lynched in the neighbouring. village of Kosania, as a consequeríce of his violently attacking: Prendez Tzaldaris during a speech at a political meeting. His attacks stung the Premier's adherents among the audience to such an extent that they rushed on the speaker, took him from the, plat- forin and beat him to death.- Transocean Kio"Min..
NINE PEOPLE DROWNED
[Bpecial to the Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)1
Strasbourg. Jan. 5. Nine persons were drowned in consequence of the bursting of a dam belonging to the Water- Power Works of the town of Orbey. Colmar. The garrison stationed at Colmar has been sum~.
Transocean Kuo Min.
Dear
NEWCOMERS NOT WANTED
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright.)I
Berlin, Jan. 5,
U.S. DEPARTMENT:
"OF JUSTICE
Increase In Solution
Johannesburg, Jan. 5. A double tragedy which has di-moned to assist in rescue work- prived Parliament of & Canton, Jan 5.
speaker Upon his arrival here yesterday occurred in the Velt yesterday Mr. Sun Fo.. president of the when the Rev. Hattink, chairman a Deed of Revocation made on had been in operation previously about it, does not really enter into.
Legislative Yuan at Nanking held of the Committee, was found dead," the 4th day of January, 1934. Mr.
a lengthy discussion with the shot in a motor car. A man nam- LOKE YUNG CHEONG (and constituted the source from
members of the Southwest Politi-ed Patz was found nearly, wound- of, No. 18, Bonham Strand East, which the poorer classes had ob-
cal Council in regard to the varied and holding a revolver. He Victoria in the Colony of Hong Kong tained their supplies it was feared
ous outstanding political problems. has since died in hospital. Merchant has revoked all powers of that much discontent would arise.
Among those who took part in the Frierids of Patz describe him as "attorney at any time previously given
discussion were Messrs Bhlão Fu being under the persecution of a The Nationalist-Socialist Party In the Daily Press of November by him to Mr. LỜI TẠI NAM
Cheng, Chow Lu, Tong Tse, Yu, manise who is furions with the announces impending "sifting and (E) of Victoria aforesaid Mer. 14 an article appeared giving the
Yick Chung, General Chen Chi of his concession as a storeowner a million increase in Party mem Lin Yun Key, Liu Chi Wen, Lin police and politicians over the loss purgint action," as the result of chant which powers shuull as from views of those affected on the
will be the eventual sufferers if the mid 4th day of January, 1934, one hand and those of the Govern-
Tang and General Milao Put Nam. Parliament which is opening on bership in April last following the At the discussion of Party and 20th inst. is faced with a difficult Party's advance to power. Mean- cease to be of any force or effect.
ment on the other. Already at they cannot get free water. They
national disputes Mr. Sun Fo sug-position as three of the principals while, the Party will continue to Dated this 4th day of January, 1984. that time the P.W.D. had received
are still getting free supplies be
Peiping. January 5.
gested that all the outstanding are absent-The speaker is very remain closed for membership to The British authorities will look problems should be submitted to, the deputy speaker died re- newcomers-Transocean Kuo Min. many complaints as a result of the cause the landlord has borne the
to the Chinese Government to
the Fourh Plenary Session for cently and now the Rev. Hattint new regulation the majority of cost which is inclusive in rentals afford full protection to the lives solution. Mr. Sun's proposal was has been removed by the tragedy, which had been lodged by persons in all tenement houses... Thus the and property of their nationals in Fu" Cheng, Chow Lu and Teng Tee
strongly opposed by Messrs Shlad-Reuter. in outlying districts of Hong Kong case of free water for the poor re- Fukien, says the British Legation
voles round ability of landlords in replying to Nanking's request Chiang Kai Shek, the chairman of TH who insisted that General who up till then had been drawn-
for the withdrawal of British sub-the Nanking Military Council, and ing their water from the main
to carry. this additional tax.
jects to Nantai and Kulangsu. rider system. Some of the com-
Figures to band go to show that The British Legation adds that of the Executive. Tuan, should re- Mr. Wang Ching Wel, the president plainants when they noticed the this is not possible for on more Foochow have been instructed to opening of the Fourth Plenary
the British consuls in Amoy and
linquish their posts before the stiff charges they had to face for bulidings than one taxes to Gov-advise, at their own distribution, session.
their meters were out of order, a
American reply is on as 60 per cent. of total rentals lines-Reuter. fallacy which the P.WD, were not collected; and 11 18 not at all slow In proving for these meters unusual for $2,500 in taxes to be are so carefully tested that not paid on five and six thousands the hot season quite apart from ready and may be obtained at the Secretary's, Office, Gloucester one in a thousand is faulty. collected in rentals. Unless some- the very real danger to the Colony Building; the Club House, Happy The petition presented to His thing is done to relieve this con- of an outbreak of disease. If Valley the Hong Kong Club; the Excellency the Governor on Dedition landlords may find them- tenements and slums are allowed Sports Club; and the Stables.cember 30 to which were appended selves forced to disconnect the then it is incumbent on Govern Entries will close at 3:00 p.m. on the signatures of no less than 4,558 houses under their control from ment to bear the cost of free water Saturday, 20th January, 1984.
individuals and firms in Members are reminded that no
the the water main supply-and the themselves, or at least to come to horie is eligible to enter for any race Colony has been a long time in poorer classes will be the sufferers site arrangement with those meeting of this Club until an Official coming. This very length of time, owing to their inability themselves landlords in whose buildings, the Bacing Certificate shall have been in conjunction with the standing
DAY for it. It must be poor classes are housed, whereby obtained in respect of the horse.
of many of the signatories, must remembered that in these tene- they may have an increase in All-Members intending to enter certainly give it sufficient weight ments the herding together in such allowance of free water, which may Griffins at the Annual Meeting are requested to apply for Official Rac. to receive the very earnest con-in one house of four small flats in take the form of a rebate, or the ing Certificates in respect of such sideration of Government,
the Taipingshan District 120 per rates on excess must be dropped. Griffins without delay. Also, Mem- bers who have not yet registered racing names or colours, will oblige by doing so at their earliest con venience.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1984 (24TH, 26TH, 27TH, 28TH FEBRUARY AND 3RD MARCH)
DRAFT Programmes, are now
water were of the opinion that ernment have amounted to as high! their nationals to withdraw. The Mr. Sun requested the members To
to
201
the same of the
mittee member of the Central
Have Discussion With Chiang
Shanghai, Januar 15.
Of Crimes
Central Executive Com-
Washington, Jan. 4. mittee at Canton to go to Nan-
Regulation of traffic in king to attend the Fourth Plenary
machine-guns And other firearms.
Mr. Au Han Min, a standing.com-Omcial circles here state that as mings, Secretary to the Depart Session Mr. Sun specially-invited
and legislation dealing with prison. éscapes, are urged by Mr. Cum- Political Council, to proceed to the soon as Chang Hsueh Liang ar- ment of Justice, in his annual Capital to attend the forthcoming he will leave immediately for Nan- Kidnapping and racketeering.
rives in Shanghai on January 8. report. ** meeting and to hold the rein of king and arrangements are being he states, Increased the strain on state at Nanking lleve that
The Elder Statesmen here be- Kai-shek through the time and was an unusual record of solutions made for an interview with Chiang the Justice Department, but there General Chiang Kai Shek and his clique would domin place is not yet announced of crimes and swift punishment ate the coming Fourth Plenary Chang Hsueh-liang will assume Five thousand gold hoarders had
The question as to what position therefore during the past year. before the meeting of the session, will be decided after the confer- returned $737.000 worth of gold to Session unless he resigns his post otherwise it would be hopeless to ences with Government officials.
the Federal Reserve Bank as a result expect that the Fourth Plenary Reuters Logi
of the department's in- Nanking Fukten connict Session would amicably settle, the
vestigation-Renter
It is stated that despite Mr. Bun's requests the members of the Central Executive Committee here:
watching for further political development in the country ca
Winston
In this matter of water regula. Bons were housed that the tree We sympathise with Gayern-will remain at Canton and are tion there is a good deal to be water allotment is cut down to a ment in that their experiment sald on both sides. While land-ridiculously low ration per head them, not entirely compat-
ible with practical requirements, lords cite the depression as a plea It is providential that the and feel sure they will entertain the petition which has been put for the easing rather than the matter has came to a head at last, forward only after such lengthy By courtesy of the Secretary of increasing of their burden of taxes, as there must be some settlement deliberation Where the suffering the YMCA, gifts of clothing by We should bear in mind that the before the hot weather is upon of the poorer classes and the Kowloon residents marked Hong 2nd January, 1984 revenue of Government has also us. Without free access to water concerned there can be no alter left at the YMCA Building, Sails
general health of the Colony is Kong Benevolent Bociety may be 12184 been very severely affected and the poor would suffer terribly in native than in a compromise.bury Road
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
LATVIA TRADE DELEGATION
Arrives. In London
INDIAN ROBBED
A daring highway robbery oc curred at King's Park last oven-.. London, Tan: 4. ing. According to a police report, Colonel Colville, on behalf of the victim, Iqbal Maham Singh, a the President of the Board of book-selling agent, was walking Latvian Delegation which is to coigne Road to No. 8 Railway Trade, yesterday received the along à path leading from 02- negotiate a commercial agreement Bridge at 8.45 last evening when he with the United Kingdom was accosted by three Chinese who and discussions will be continued. used by the robbers who escaped An exchange of views took place robbed him of $225. No arms were. British Wireless Bervice.
by the Recreio football ground