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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1934.
CHINESE MERCHANTS IN MR. BULLITT IN
ANNAM
Petition For Sino-French Trade Treaty
SHANGHAI
Mr. Soong's Guest At Dinner
Shanghal, Nov. 9. Mr. William Bullitt, United States Ambassador to Russia, ar-
Special to the "Hong Kong Daly and French authorities regulating rived in Shanghal from. Japan
that
Frome" (Copyright),3
Sino-French commercial relations in reference to Annam. Shanghal, Nov. 9.
Though the recommendation Petitioning the Ministry of For has repeatedly been made, the TIME'S REVENGE
eign Affairs, the National Asso-message continues it is regretted Chambers of Commerce that little has been achieved "in "England is like a venerable clated mansion, which, though well and again urges the early conclusion
direction. Therefore they Sino-French commercial are again urging the immediate solidly built, has for years lacked of
treaty regarding Annam, and the start of negotiations for a much- repairs both inside and out." wrote
the Chinese needed agreement. In conclusion, M Andre Siegfried in His famous petition instanced book, England's Crisis." It may Chamber in Annam.
a treaty is suggested whereby the be said that he conveyed an idea Pointing out the heavy burden Government insist on the reten-
of of the opinion of the world at that of taxation of the French colon- tion
preferential treatment time-about the beginning of 1931;lal authorities imposed on the Chi- formerly accorded to certain Chi when the industrial methods of the nese merchants in Annam. the nese imports in Annam and re- country and Its equipment were petition says that the only hope duction of exorbitant duties in pld-fashioned. England was then or alleviation in their plight is accordance with the principle of
of the conclusion an most favoured nation treatment.
Chinese China United Fren. S PROPRIETOR & LICENSEE said to have been ham-strung by through A3
of "JIMMY'S KITCHEN tradition; she did not have the of No. 1o, D'Aguilar Street and of will, or the vitality, to adapt the "JIMMY'S ANNEX" of China rhythm of her life to existing Building (West) opposite the Queen's conditions though she was quite Theatre, I HEREBY GIVEN TICE conscious of inevitable decline. that my RESTAURANTS carried on The epitaph, in short, was soon due by me at the said addresses HAVE to be written upon her greatness. NO CONNECTION WHATSOE for who would have thought that YER with "JIMMY'S KITCHEN" within the short space of three of Nos. 42/41 LOCKHART ROAD,years, a French Prime Minister which latter business was sold by me would be pleading with his country- to the present proprietor thereof with men that to save France from the the right to use the same of "Jimmy's Fate that was predicted for Eng- Kitchen" only in place or places Bast land by M. Siegfried. it was im- of Areenal Street, Hong Kong. perative that they mode! their Dated the 8th of November, 1934 Constitution along British linga? Or that an 'American President and AARON LANDAU.
r295g his opponents should be disputing
BRITISH LEGION.
HONG KO" G & CHINA BRANCH "come
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preach. This service will conclude at 10.15 a.m.
side at 10.40 a.m.
foundation
agreement between the
GEN. CHIANG WELCOMED
Prince Teh Pays
A Tribute
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright).]
Taiyuan,, Nov. 9.
and Teh,
and Prince
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GOOD PROGRESS IN SHENSI
Outside Capital Invested
(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally
• Press" (Copyright.)]
Shanghai, Nov. 9.
000.
to-day en route to America to spend Christmas.
He met Mr. T. V. Soong, Mr. Cunningham and other notable. people. Mr. Bullitt, who is leaving
homewards on November 27, plans to visit Nanking on Tuesday and later Peiping.
Mr. Bullitt was Mr. Scong's quest of honour at dinner this evening. Reuter.
ON MANCHUKUO RECOGNITION
Prof. H.A. Smith. And Lord Lytton
THE HOUSE OF ROTHSCHILD
Outstanding Picture Shown Last Night
The gala premier of that outstanding sorten Success, "The House of Rothschild," last night at the King's Theatre, astracted a very good house, in addition to a large number of official guests of the theatre. Amongst those who witnessed this excellent film were His Excellency the Governor, Six William Peel and Lady Feel, His Honour the Chief Justice. Mr. A.D.A. MacGregor and Mrs MacGregor, His Honour Mr. Jus tice Mossop of Shanghai and Mrs Mossop, the Hon. Mr, R.. E. Lindsell and Mrs. Lindsell, the Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington and Mrs. Wellington, the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, and Mr. and Mr. M. K. Lo
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The entrance of the theatre was specially decorated for the occasion and His Excellency and Lady Peel were greeted, upon their arrival, by the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tao, representing the Directors of the Theatre.
George Arliss At His Best
the Hong
The Picture. "The House of Young (as fulle Rothschlid), the Rothschild," over which so much pretty young daughter of Nathan, has been written by the critics, and Captain Fitzroy, an officer in turned out to be one of the great- Wellington's army. est productions that
Lest it should be thought that Kong public has been privileged the film is without lighter mo to see and the management of the ments, it is perhaps advisable to King's Theatre is to be compli- add that some very clever wit is mented on securing this picture encountered throughout the story. for their patrons.
It is not so much George Arliss or Loretta Young or anyone else in the picture that makes it the success it is. It is the powerful theme of the play, coupled with very fine acting on the part of the principals and the whole of the supporting cast which distingul- shes it from other pletures,
bank,
the
Moreover the colour process em- played at the end of the picture makes the concluding scenes vers pretty where Nathan Rothschild, after being created a paròn, by, the Prince Regent sees his daughter in the arms young Captain Fitz- roy
Taken all in all, the film is one which abounds with historical in- terest enriched by fact that George Arliss I in the role of one of the most outstanding Agures in finan- cial circles for the last century.
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London, Nov. 9. Professor H. A. Smith, Professor of International Law in the Univer- sity of London since 1928 and a member of the British mission to the United States in 1918, in a letter to the "Times" claims that Britain has entire liberty to de- termine the question of recognition of Manchukuo in accordance with General Chiang Kai Shek and Shens has satisfactorily pro- her own judgment. The difficulty as to which of their policies was party accompanied by Mr. Fu Tsogressed in the last two years ac- of Manchukuo arises from the fact nearest the British method of Y, Sulyuan Chairman, arrived cording to Mr. Le Fao Hus, direc- that the League of Nations hastily overcoming B crisis, and
then by the Lufthansa Junkers plane tor of the Bureau of Construction assed an ill-considered resolution agreeing only on one point-that and were welcomed by General in the province. Many a larger
of non-recognition. what may, the British Yen Shi Shan. Pacificatiori Com-business concern in south and
"Are we bound to pretend for
The prejudice against Jews and method, whatever it may be, must missioner at Shansi, Dr. H. A central China was invested con-
ever that Manchukuo does not the battle to break down that un- command respect? It would ap-Eung, and a large and enthusias-siderable capital in various con-exist, thereby throwing away all fair hatred forms the main back- N OTICE is hereby given that a
structive projects and improving chances of commercial intercourse ground of the story. The rise of Remembrance Day service will pear that President Roosevelt was tic crowd...
over-stepping the limits of analogy While the Generalissimo is in the people's living conditions
the Rothschild family is cleverly on favourable terms?" he asks. be held in St. John's Cathedral on Sunday Morning, at 9.30. at when he attempted to justify the Kweihua he is gratified to witness
A highway from Hslenyu to
Lord Lytton, in reply, reminds unfolded.
The picture shows the birth of which the Bishop of Hong Kong will New Deal by Great Britain's alleged the loyalty of the Mongol leaders Fenglung of 500 kilometres has Professor Smith that the difficulty
the idea that gave the Raths- departures from orthodoxy. His including Princes Yun
been completed for traffic, while was not created by the Geneva re- critics were even further from the who are respectively the Presid-150 kilometres between Fenghalang solution but by the events of 1931- childs a bank in every capital. in truth when they quoted alleged ent and Secretary of the General
(Special to "Hong Kong and the Kansu border is A space has been alloted at the British precedents in support of a Mongolian Local Autonomy
under 32 which detached three provinces Europe, the rise to power of the
Daily Press") construction. Another Cenataph to the British fegion for policy of laissez faire, and to say Political Affairs Council.
highway from China to whom they legally family and the craft of Nathan
(George Arliss) the official ceremony and members the least, it is astonishing where Teh who is the leading spirit of
from Hanchang. to Hopei is being and unquestionably belonged. It Rothschild
(By, Telegraph, Copyright, Tale Ordinance. 1894. desiring to attend, are requested to
financed by the Central authori-is obvious that no country which head of the London branch of the graphic Messages
Received, November 9, 4.80 p.m.) assemble on the Hong Kong Club some of the rumours found their the autonomous movement in in-tles by, an appropflation of $900,- accepted the particular course at ner Mongolia, in a speech before a
The fate of the Napoleonic wars
Munich, Nov. 9. Geneva is justified in unilaterally President Roosevelt made the large gathering of public functionar-
By grder of Adolph Hitler, the important announcement recently les, said that General Chiang Kai The municipal government in departing therefrom. "I am glad lay in the hands of the financiera, that the National Recovery Ad-Shek is the highest Chinese official Slan, the
provincial capital, is to note that this view Is accepted and the greatest of all the bank" National Socialist party will, ap- power plant costing by Sir John Simon," Lord Lyttoners were the Rothschilds, who propriate the sum of half a mil- ministration, suitably modified, has to visit Inner Mongolia within 200 planning a
throughout the trying days fol- ilon marks per year for the bene- come to stay. This, in itself is years and he pleaded for one-$250,000 financed by Government concludes-
lowing the escape of Napoleon fit of the direct relatives of those authority enough to dispell all heartedness in the Chinese and private funds, Two big irri- Reuter.
from Elba, backed the Allies in who had fallen for the cause of The senior rumours to the effect that General races in efforts towards national gation systems supplying over a
spite of tempting onfer from National-Socialism.
a Johnson's resignation was not a salvation under General Chiang's million mow of "farm lands hav
Napoleon..
members of the party observed the been constructed by the proviri- prelude for the eventual demobili- able leadership.
Superb Acting
9th of November as the eleventh clal government and has proved
Arliss' acting is, as one is ac
the sation of the Administration, and China United Press.
anniversary of
rising In or great assistance to the vast 1 also takes up the challenge of
customed to expect, superb. Els Munich. The Fuhrer who attend- Mr. Hoover, in his recent book, on
agricultural community.
supreme moment arrives when he ed last night's meeting in the his- China United Press. - the issue of Liberty versus Dicta-
hatches a plan whereby those who toric Buerger Braen beer cellar, torship. President Roosevelt says
have ousted him in a legitimate was enthusiastically greeted by his famous that regimentation is to become a
business deal, are made to lose old guards. Citing the
General and Military "permanent fixture," the only
Tokyo, Nov. 9...heavily in the Stock Market. Na- Prussian difference being that it will be a
the en-writer; Kart Von A message from Niigata states than Rothschild throws regimentation pro bono publico "
the group during the next few that vessela scouring the Sea of tire resources of his bank (and his pupil of Scharnhorst, Instead of, as in the past, one in
The representatives from Japan for the 1.253-ton freighter, brothers' banks) to sell when said that even the interests of the privileged" few.
the British Dominions are meet-fanan Maru, have abandoned the suited him, but he was, later in collaps a reconstruction is possible, Although they differ fundamental-
ng to-day and those ly as to the definition of liberty.
Dutch East Indies to-morrow. both Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Hoover claim to be champions of the cause, At the moment it appears that Mr. Roosevelt has it," but to quote one of Britain's famous statesmen, we shall have to wait and see" as to who will achieve permanent mastery for there appears to be stera confilcis on the horizon.
An invitation is extended to all Ex-Service men to participate in both these Services of Remembrance.
THOMSON & CO.
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OVERSEAS CHINESE ON A VISIT HOME
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Nanking, Nov. 9. Over forty overseas Chinese re- presenting party branches abroad, who have returned to China during the past few weeks to attend the National Congress, are
now here.
JAPANESE OIL
POLICY
Britain Considering Japan's Reply
The Central authorities are arranging informal meetings with
days,
from
the
Facilities are also extended enabling their inspecting Indus tries in various parts of China, in cluding free passage on Govern ment trains.-- China United Presi.
- NEW USE FOR
GOLF BALLS
Bombarding Homes Of Workers
SEARCH FOR JAPANESE VESSEL
Ranan Maru Believed To Be Lost
to
search, believing that the Ranan the story, nonetheless ready Maru walch sent out an S.0.5. yes- buy when, in the interest of Eng- terday morning stating that a land's credit, it became necessary Berce fire was raging on board for him to buy. "No one Daan while off Sado Island, has now can Hold this market up," he was sunk.
told, and he calmly replied: “No. but one man can try!".
They fear that her crew of 43 who took to the boats have perish- ed in a gale.— Reuter.
And Romance Too The romantic element. In the pleture, is supplied by Loretta
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Three cases of enteric fever were Lady Chater returned to the Colony by the Empress of Japan notified to the health authorities
for the 24 hours ended Nov. 8.1 – yesterday.
M: Justice Mossop of Shanghai and Mrs. Mossop are visiting the Colony. They were passengers on
London, Nov. 9.
Ludlow, Mass., Nov. 8. Factories, and homes of factory Mr. B. D. F. Beith, manager of The substance of the Japanese and civic officials were bombarded Jardine Mathesons, Shanghai was THE HONG THE
KONG
reply to the British rapresenta with rocks and golf balls by strik a passenger on the Empress of DAILY PRESS, LTD., The Spring Fair at Leipzig willons concerning the Japanese olling factory workers and later the Japan.
policy in Japan has been
com strikers fought a hand-to-hand. and the HONG KONG take place at a municated to the British oil com battle with police and deputies in
Saturday the 3rd to Sunday the panies. The Foreign Office
in the streets. WEEKLY PRESS, through 10th. The merchandise section conjunction with the Board of The rioting was only quelled with
closes on the 9th while the en-Trade is considering the next step, the arrival of State troopers, and the Empress of Japan. their London Office, at 53 gineering city remains open on FLEET STREET, EC. 4. Tel. Bunday the 10th so as to give manu Consultations with Holland and then it broke out again during the
The next of Dr. Allen's lectures 3137, are prepared to give facturers who exhibit in the mer- the United States on the matter night.
are proceeding mainly through At a late hour, strikers re-for November 12 has been cancell Subscribers and Visitors to see the new machinery and diplomatists in Tokyo-
assembled and rioted again, invad, ed owing to the public holiday. Dr. ing the Artillery Golf Course where Allen will speak on "Balvation by advice regarding accommoda-
they collected goir balls and shat-Race" on November 19. tered the clubhouse window tion available, motoring faci
Router lities, suitable shopping centres, etc.
chandise section an opportunity
consider modernisation of factory
equipment. Applications for ex- bibition space in the engineering section is already far greater than in previous years so that there is no more room in the machine tools ball. The overflow:
If, when at home, they will applications are belog taken up call or telephone to the above address, they will receive the utmost assistance and the latest available information on all subjects of enquiry will be placed at their disposal.
Reuter.
EMPRESS OF JAPAN"
Breaks Own Record:
In the adjoining hall. Similarly the palaces for electro-technical The Canadian Pacific Flagship ware and the display of building the Empress of Japan, largest and materials were both fully rented. fastest liner on the Pacific, arrived This result, almost un recedent in Hong Kong this morning, ed, augurs well for the forthcom was learned that this vessel broke ing spring trade and denotes the her own westbound record between conndence of the business men in Honolulu and Yokohama, by three future--Transocean Kuo Min. :
hours.
GEN. CHIANG PO CHENG VISITING SOUTH
Clausewitz, the who had after a heroic
the Fuehrer declared that cowards only give themselves up.→ Transocean Kuo th
NEWS SUMMARY
The funeral took place yesterday of the late Mr. 8. Brown who was killed at Shingmun on Wednesday as the result of a fall. Fage ?
A Chinese appeared before Mr. Macfadyen at Central Magistracy· yesterday charged with attempting to extort money by pretending that he was a Sanitary Board inter- preter. He was sentenced to,alx weeks hard labour.
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Private letter-boxes may now be rented at the Kowloon Post Office. Full information regarding them Hong Kong Yacht Club regret hav.
may be obtained from the Officer in charge of that office.
A Police Reserve order states that the Revolver Course for the mem-· bers of the Emergency Unit Re- serve, arranged for Friday, Nov. 3 at the Kennedy Road Range, is cancelled, as the range is required by the Volunteers.
The Committee of the Royal
ing to decide not to hold the usual “Opening Cruise" this year on ac- count of the reclamation work at present going on. “A ̈* Members' Day" is being held to-day. Fage 10,
The cases in which Mr. W G. Routley is summoned for alleged. assault was again "adjourned.