NEW ADVERTISEMENTS LOCAL DOCTOR
17.
NOTICE.
ISLAND WATER SUPPLY.
IT is hereby notified that commenc ing on Thursday 18th instant the hours of supply in all districts on the island will be
0 AM - 9 PM
B. M. HENDERSON,
Water Authority.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, Hong Kong, 8th November, 1934.
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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB,
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THE ELEVENTH EXTRA
RACE MEETING will be held (Weather Permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 17th NOVEMBER, 1934, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
THREATENED
Written Demand For $50,000
We learn from a reliable source
that Dr. G. H. Thomas, the popular medical officer of the Government Civil Hospital has received a threatening letter demanding the sum of $50,000 from some unknown person or persons. The letter which was written in Chinese was received on Saturday, and states that as Dr. Thomas had been for such a long time in the Tung Wah Hospital and the Government Civil Hospital, he must have accumulated considerable wealth, and asks him. to "repay $50,000 in the course
of this week otherwise he would be kled. The latter then gave the following places where the money could be paid: Bonham Strand, East, Caine Road and H Road.
Interviewed by our representative last night. Dr. Thomas confirmed the above and added that he thought the letter must have been
The First Bell will be Rung at sent" by some "person mentally 1.30 p.m.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary,
Hong Kong, 12th November, 193+.
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BIRTHS JACKSON-On September 26, 1934, at Birmingham, England, to Winifred (née Hamilton) wife of Peter Jackson, a daughter. Mavis Ann. it PRICE. On November 5, 1934, at the Country Hospital, Shang- hal, to Captain and Mrs. G. H. Price, a son. SHERWOOD. On November 8,
1934, at the Country Hospital, Shanghal, to Captain and Mrs. E. R. Sherwood, a 601
DEATH
JOHNSTON.--On November 8, 1934,
the at
Country Hospital, Shanghai,
aged 65 George. years, the dearly beloved hus- band of Bessie Johnston and father of G. A, and F. H. John- ston and Mrs. N. Fetherston-" haugh.
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irresponsible. He had no enemies whatsoever and had never owed anybody $50,000 as might be sug- gested by the word "repay" in the letter. While he was medical om- cer in charge of the Mental Asylum and the Gaol Hospital, he had been asked by some of the inmates for pardon and he thought that his refusal probably led one of them to send the letter.
On receiving the letter, Dr. Thomas Immediately communicat- ed with the Police who are investi- gating the matter. Meanwhile precautions are being taken, al- though Dr. Thomas himself treats the matter lightly.
TYPHOON WARNING
The following telegram was received by the American Con- sulate from the Manila Obser- vatory yesterday, timed 2.4b
p.m.
Typhoon in about 141 de- grees Long. E. and 9 degrees Lat. N., moving W.N.W.
K.C.C.. DANCE
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1934.
US. NAVAL MEN JAPAN'S REPLY
ENTERTAINED
Successful Boxing Tournament
Reciprocating their entertain- ment on US.S. Tulsa at Shanghal, HM.S. Folkestone gave a return boxing match at the China Fleet Club last evening by courtesy of Commodore. Frank Elllot OBE.. RN.
There were seven matches, each of them characterised by hearty contestant effort, and what any
lacked in rhgcraft was made up for by hurricane hitting.
Morgan (Tulsa) 144lbs. v. Reed
To American Oil Protests
Washington, Nay. 6. The Department of State to-day received from Mr. Joseph C. Grew. the Ambassador at Tokyo, a cabled summary of the Japanese Govern- ment's reply to American protests regarding the proposed establish- ment of an oll monopoly in Man- chukuo.
Officials of the State Department have not yet had, time to study the
Japanese note, It was said, but it was learned that the reply will probably not prove satisfactory - (Folkestone) 1421bs.
from the American view point.: The men were evenly matched
It was understood that the reply with Morgan's height giving him reiterates the complete absence of a slight advantage. In the second Japanese responsibility for
boxers, swung a few projected petroleum monopoly and round both
but did not invites the United States to treat directly with the new Manchurian "empire."
wild haymakers
The Amert manage to connect. can's reach was superior and he went on to get the verdict.
McConnell (Tulsa) 132lbs, v. Sargeant (Folkestone). 136lbs. In the first found the Ameri- a-decided asset can's reach was
a dis- and he kept Sergeant at tance, although the latter kept boring in. However, Sergeant, who is a newcomer' to the Ring, was much too impetuous and virtually defeated himself by wading in too rashly. In the second round he was floored four times for a count of four causing the referee to stop the fight.
Phipps (Tulsa) 157bs. v. Moore (Folkestone) 180lbs This was not a very high stand- ard of fighting" "and was
full of holding by both men. Moore got busy in the last round with several lefts to the head to secure the de- cision.
Ligbikep (Tulsa) 1421bs. v. Felton (Folkestone) 140lbs.
Felton went right out from the beginning and immediately had his opponent in trouble with a battery of blows to the face, which confused Lightkep and kept him on the defensive. The second round even- ed up considerably with the Ameri can Aghting back. However, Felton still carried the fight to his oppon- ent and was awarded the decision Cheers were called for a game loser.
Thomson (Tulsa) 1621bs. v. Harper
(Folkestone), 170lbs.
Last night there was a very good This was the battle of the Giants attendance at the K.C.C. when the and was the star turn of the even- club held their Armistice Day ing. Although it is understood this dance. The hall and verandah of
is Harper's first appearance in the the Club was gaily decorated for ring he certainly acquitted himself the occasion and the dancing was well carrying the fight to "the carried on until well past mid- American, and concentrating on night. The proceedings were very much brightened by the introduc- tion of "The Three Chocolateefs" whose tap dancing, above all, ed to be most entertaining
the
Previously, State Department officials had made it clear that ef- forts to invelgie the United States
re-
into direct negotiations with the Changchun authorities were garded as pure evasion of a res- ponsibility which Washington as- sign entirely to Tokyo.
Since previous comments on the situation by State Deparment off- cials, nothing has occurred to change the American attitude that conversations with Manchukuo are put of the question.
DEARER RICE
Cause of Alarm
Anxiety has been caused among Chinese residents, especially the poorer class, over the continued and rapid increase of the price of rice on the Shanghal market Within the short period of ten days, a rise of $2 has been registered.
The cause of the increase is mainly attributed to the recent "drought, which has resulted in a
decrease
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Nanchang, Nov. 12.
On the orders of General Chiang
GEN. CHIANG'S.
PARTY
Air Arrivals In Peiping
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Peiping. Nov. 12. Arrivals from Taiyuan by Ford
were
NEWS SUMMARY
A local doctor has received a letter demanding $50,000 to be päid within a week: Falling- to comply with this, he is threatened with death.
An enjoyable boxing tournament. between men from the US.S. Tul- sa and HMS. Folkstone took place at the China Fleet. Club last night.
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Capt. P. V. Williams, R.A..., plead- ed gully to seven charges prefer- red against him at a Court Mar- tlal held at Scandal Point. Page 7
Kai Shek, a comprehensive plan has been drawn up by the Pro-plane yesterday afternoon
Madame .Chang's party including vincial Government, in conjunction
South China "B" defeated the Dr. H. H. Kung and Mr. W. H. the Generalissimo's Head- with
Donald. Another part of General Chinese Athletic by the odd goal Page 10 Chiang Kai Shek's party arrived in .. eight factories specialty to 'pro- quarters, for the establishment of
disabled vide work for
soldiers
by Condor plane, while the Gen- and civilians on sites at Nanchang eralissime few direct to Nanchang.
China United Press.· ́ manufacturing, plece-goods,
for
socks, towels, soap and other com-
modities in daily use. The plan also includes the establishment
FLIGHT INTERRUPTED
Hankow, Nov. 12. While part of his party is in of twelve pastoral grounds for Peiping, General Chiang Kai Shek, accompanied by two secretaries, arrived here yesterday at 3.30 p.m. $200,000 and there will be accom-by the Eurasia regular plane on modation for over 2,000 men...
grazing purposes.
The total cost of the scheme is
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CO-OPERATION
Prof. Strickland's Lectures
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright,)]
Shanghai, Nov. 12. Professor Claude Strickland, well-known British co-operative, expects shortly to be giving series of lectures on the co-opera- tive movement in various univer- sities in Nanking and Shanghai.
his way to Nanchang. Owing to bad weather, however, the aerial Journey was discontinued and the Generalissimo boarded the warship Yungsul last night. He is expect- ed at Nanchang at noon to-mor
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NATIONALITY RULING
Chinese Marrying A Foreign Woman
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Press" (Copyright).]
The new British Naval Advisor to the Chinese Government will leave London November. 23. Page 9
Safety
The Director of Public of the Municipality of Greater ananghal has passed away. Page 9
JOINT EFFORTS.
For Protection Of Public Health
The Importance of joint efforts by Chinese and foreign public health workers and doctors for the control of disease in Shanghai was.....
emphasized by Dr. Wu Lien Teb,
Director of the National Quarantine Service, in a speech delivered in the Henry Lester Institute of Medi cal Research, 1320, Avenue Road.
chair...
Nanking, Nov. 12, According to a ruling adopted recently by the Judical YURI, A Since his arrival in the middle foreign woman marrying a Chin-Dr. H. Gordon Thompson was in the of September, the Professor has ese ipso facto acquires Chinese
That prevention is better than been busy making investigations nationality provided the laws of into rural conditions and rural her country do not require the cure was recognized in every com- and experimental retention of her original nation-munity by the maintenance of His lectures will be based ality.-
construction work.
FINANCE MINISTRY
PAYMENT
of production around on data collected during his in-China United Press. Hangchow, Ining, and Wusih. vestigations. Instead of sending rice to Shang- China United Press. hai, these districts are reported to have imported rice from other parts of the country, and, in the interior are buying up rice to control the market. Many farmers likewise are holding their products to get a better price. On the top
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TIENTSIN POPULATION
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Tientsin, Nov. 12. The Tientsin population, exclud- of this, the inclement weather hasing the Concessions, has reached delayed rice-boats coming from 207,000 according to the Bureau of the interior to Shanghai.
Public Bafety. According to B report from Chinklang, Kiangsu also is ex- devastating punches to the body.periencing a shortage. The Klang
In the second round he had him su Provincial Government recently down for a count of eight and then engaged 160,000 workmen to con- prov-knocked him through the ropes im. mediately afterwards. During the last round Thomson was put down again for a count of nine but "managed to' weather the storm until the end. However, Harper carried too many guns and came out an easy winner, although he appeared to tlie also. Jacobs (Tulsa) 1561ks, v. Urquhart (Folkestone) 1461bs.
JAPANESE LEGATION AT KABUL
Tokyo, Nov. 12. The new Japanese Legatior at Kabul was opened on November 6.--
From time to time. Uvely con- troversies are provoked whenever the manners of modern youth have| Reuter been openly criticised. But youth
is in no mood to occupy the bench
The American's weight was too much for Urquhart in this fight
of the penitent. Some may see in their young in stepping down their especially as both men were con-
this another example of that in-parental
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tinually propping each other up throughout the bout. Heavy slug- ging by Jacobs was the order and he also had a very handy habit of holding his opponent with his glove booked round the neck. This got by the referee although both boxers were cautioned on various occa- sions. The third round was noth- ing but clinches and holding.
A mixed reception greeted the verdict for Jacobs.
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struct a canal leading the Huai River to the sea, and it is reported that it requires about 370,000 lb. of rice and, 200,000 lb. of flour to fced these workmen every day. This large consumption, coupled with the effects of the drought, has caused the price of rice to soar dally. The authorities are understood to be taking im- mediate steps to remedy the situa- tion.
recent
JAPANESE SAMPAN
MYSTERY
There is more excitement' over the visit of a Japanese sampan in North Australian waters, and con- siderable indignation as well. It appears that the sampan called at several lands, on one of which they landed and get fire to the
grass.
pedestal, and, while discipline which forms the sub- hoping for the best, they
must Ject of so much reproach; but is it take the consequences. Already not rather a healthy symptom that there are noticeable changes for the young people-and even "the the better on the part of those who Bright Young Things are so ready have felt the weight of too much and able to stand up for them-liberty; and some of us may ve selves? It cannot be denied to see those very young people who though, that there is to-day a are now pilloried occupying the conventional" re-seat of judgement and passing freedom trom straint that eariler generations did sentence on their offspring's un not know; but that may be or no maldenly conduct.
There is, however, one main more moment than the passing of
difference between the top-hat and the frock-coat.
the present Nowadays it is rather the rule than generation and those of any other the exception to see young women time. To-day the world is enter
ега of scientiae habitually smoke in public and ing into consume cocktails with a supreme developments such as it has never air of nonchalance, but that is no seen before. Rapidity of com- worse than the conduct of which munications and diffusion of ideas Disraeli complained when he spoke as a result of easier contact with best form and was inclined to be of "young women in gilded saloons the rest of the world has brought a bit wild while Snydsman kept his who unconsciously talk atheism." a very different outlook than was On the other hand, there are some the case with our forefathers. The distance and waited his oppot and received the
with the best.
The last fight of the evening was starred as the most attractive but fell a bit short of expectations. Snydaman had slightly the better throughout although both boxers put in some good work.
Waterhouse was not up to his
PRIZES DISTRIBUTED
The restoration of the former status of the special municipality similiar to Nanking Shanghai and Felping is being fonsidered by the Government authorities according
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For Library Building
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health bureaux, said the lecturer. Preventive measures against disease would prove inadequate in Shang- hal a cosmopolitan "city, unless there was co-operation between the three separate municipal authori- tles. Dr. Wu paid a high tribute to the pioneer work of the Shang- hat Municipal Council and the French authorities. As far back as 1869, he said, quarantine regula- tions were promulgated by the Customs in co-operation with doc- tors of the Settlement.
Nanking, Nov. 12, The second of three allotments of $100,000 has been paid to the University of Nanking and the
Foreigners Set Example Missionary American
supported.. school by the Finance Ministry the fine work started by foreign Fortunately for the community. towards a library building. The doctors in China had been en-
first instalment was months ago.-- China United Press.
peld three
LOCAL AND GENERAL
The total collection on Sunday from the sale of Poppies amounted to $1,713.26.
thusiastically followed by their Chinese confreres, as shown by the very remarkable achievements by the, medical, staff of the Public Health Bureau of the City Govern= ment
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In Shanghal, the diseases most requiring attention, besides the three major ones of plague, cholera, and small-pox, were "tuberculosis, meningitis, and veneral diseases, Dr. Wa felt that in Shanghai more than anywhere else the problem of co-operation in combating disease required the closest study if the
The Chinese Association have settled down in their new London home in Shell-Mex Buliding and are delighted. Although the staff *The House of Rothschild is has a sentimental affection for the drawing very good houses. Ladyuld offices at 89 Cannon Street, Peel, who saw the premier on Fri- the change to a modem atmos-tained. day was again at King's on 8un-phere is,appreciated. day to see this remarkable picture.
Mr. M. J. Quist, Consul General
maximum results were to bé ob-.
To" show how well co-operation between the three separate health
A memorial towej in honour of | authorities had worked in the fight the Japanese soldiers who fell dur- against cholera, Dr. Wu stated that,
ing the battle of Shanhaikwan two | during the past four years, & uni- years ago was dedicated at the form system of case reporting. Great Wall city by the Japanese vaccination, and treatment bad garrison and residents on Monday, been adopted. This resulted in a according to a Chinese report from Tientsin.
Duke Carl Eduard of Sachsen-
record small mortality whenever an epidemic occurred. Dr. Wu, also mentioned that the health authori. The following passengers left
ties had obtained the co-operation: Vancouver on. November 3, by. the
of waterworks companies, who sup RMS. "Empress of Asia"-Mr., A Coburg-Gotha, who has been atplied cheap and sometimes frée Webster, Mr. 8. Longfield, Mr. and 'tending the fifteenth international water for the poor who were most Mrs. K. Zehender, Mr. H. Ban- congress of the Red Cross in Tokyo: exposed to cholera. croft, Mr. G. P. Forster, Vice on- is expected to arrive in Peking very sul Jultues Wadsworth (UB. Con- shortly on his way back to Europe. sul, Shanghai); Mr. J. T. Galley. It is not clear whether he will pro- Mr. R. Zaragoza, Mr. N. R. E. Haw-ceed via Shanghai or over kins, Mr. H. A. Jansori.
Siberian route.
for the Netherlands' was succes fully operated upon at the War Memorial Nursing Homie on Man day morning, on account of ap One lone prospector who wit-pendicitis. It is requested that no nessed their arrival is of the flowers be sent to him there. opinion that these fires were in- tended as signals, as on August 20, the sampan arrived from the direction of the Gulf of Carpen. teria and "anchored at Possession Island. Shortly afterwards about 30 Japanese landed and Clarke, the prospector, who was working near the beach, was greeted by the Japanese leader in English.
Clarke, asked what they wanted, reply. That's my business." The leader. then took a look round, and after he the men commenced to remove ore had given an order in Japanese,
The
leader said they wanted it for ballast, but received the curt reply; ke this better." The" men moved about three tons.
W. AUSTRALIAN SECESSION
no
West Australians have by means given up their ideas of secession from the rest of the
CHINESE OFFICIAL'S
DEATH
the
Shanghai, Nov. 12. Major-General Wen Han Gen, Director of the Public Safety
How To End Cholers
If only these measures could be more widely applied and extended to Pootung and remote parts" of Shanghal, he was quite sure that cholera would be got rid of in a few years. As in commerce, so in health protection, no part of Shanghai could claim to be inde- pendent of any other. With joint' setion and understanding, be could foresee the day of a healthier Shanghai, and bigger and more
Before departing in the direction Common-wealth. Two delegate Bureau of Municipality of Greater prosperous city not in the distant
tunity. among the older generation who responsibilities of life is no longer
The bout was very fast and al- view the modern youth with a more a closed book to youth. The wel- though the American was knocked tolerant eye and refuse to believe fare of a nation no longer resta in on the ropes in the second round anything. but what is good of the the hands of the aged statesmen, he more than held his own, and go from Clarke's workings. modern girl, who can cook, mend, but with that very powerful entity the verdict. wash and wield a vacuum cleaner called Public Opinion. The youth of to-day (both the young men and
At the conclusion of the bouts" The behaviour of young people the young women) enjoying an and that of young womeri in par- equal vote with the rest of the Capt. Read of HMB, Folkestone ticular has always been the object nation, shoulders a responsiblity presented prizes of miniature silver of stern disapproval of the elder which their predecessors had never cups to both winners and losers generation. The corridors or time known and it is upon the more amid rousing cheers for U.S.8. echo with this charge, and the serious matters of life that, we Tulsa and HMS. Folkestone.
Warrant Engineer J. H. Harrison, irony is that, the ages which are should judge the youth of to-day, now held up. for admiration were Naturally young men and women HMS. Folkestone, wás referee. in their day just as much held up cannot be expected to concentrate while Mr. Deuchar, R.N. of HMS. for severe censure Youth must be their whole attention on serious Buffolk was timekeeper. A lesson trusted to shed its outworn weeds, matters, but we have no evidence for Hong Kong announcers, was if not would any admonitions or that the youth of day are really given by Mr. Beiden of the Tules age be enough to save, the situa-out of hand to the extent that some who made quite a name for himself tion? Pre-war parents have at- of the elder people seem to have by his cheerful way of getting
about the job. us believe! tempted a great experiment with
Shanghal died of dysentery at 3.60. this afternoon at the Hongkew Hospital
Pending the appointment of a successor, the post has been assumed by Mayon Wu Tek Chen. Reuter.
future.
for London: have recently left of Cape York, the Japanese leader.
Dr. Wa puncuated, his lecture remarked that he thought he Before their departure they were
with interesting narratives of his Would take Clarke with him, as if received by the Lieutenant-Gov.
ernor, Sir James Mitchell left behind he might talk too
experiences in Manchuria in De- much. Clarke, an ex-naval man, One" delegate was appointed
cember, 1910, when he was sent up by the Chinese Imperial Govern- was rated as chief petty officer, King's Messenger by the Governor.
ment to study the control of an and served during the world war.who entrusted him with a special
epidemic of pneumonia, and also in He said that the master of the despatch for delivery to the King, sampan was of the Japanese naval through the Dominions, Secretary so special coples of the case for 1918, when he, together with twenty officer type, while the crew had The delegates will carry with them secession for the King, the Lord American missionary doctors, work. also the alacrity of trained naval petitions for presentations to the Chancellor, and the Speaker of ed in pneumonic plague areas in
Shanghai, King, the House of Lords, and al- the House of Commons.
men.
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