"HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1935.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
ATTENTION of the Public is
drawn to the Sand Ordinance, 1933, which Regulates the Importa- tion and Removal of Sand. This Ordinance is now embodied in the laws of the Colony, and special ästention is drawn to Clause 3 which, necessitates a permit being obtained from this Department: before sand in excess of two hundred weights "may be moved,
B. Y. HENDERSON,
Director of Public Works.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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T is hereby notified that sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender
for Oila", will be received at Colonial Secretary's Office until NOON of Thursday, the 19th day of December, 1995, for the supply and delivery of Lighting and Fuel Oils required by the Government of Hong Kong during the year 1936.
Successful tenderers will bo required to deposit in the Colonial Treasury the sum prescribed in the respective Forms of Tender as security for the due and faithful performance of the Contract.
Forma of Tender and fürtber particulars may be obtained at the Oce of the Superintendent of Accounts and, Stores, Public Works Department, Lower Albert Road.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender, and reserves the right to accept ALL OR ANY PART OF EACH Specification.
E. M. HENDERSON, Director of Public Works.
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10th December, 1935.
NOTICE.
is actifled for the information I'
of civilians attending the coremonies of "welcome to His Excellentoy Sir Andrew Caldecott, Governor Designate, on 12th Decom ber, that decorations will not be worn with morning dress.
NOTICE.
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THE PUBLIC RECEPTION to ANDREW SIR CALDECOTT K.T., C.M.G., C.B.E., will take place at the Volunteer Head Quarters on the 12th December, 1935, at Noon.
AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME to His Excellency will be presented by the Honourable Sir Henry Pollock Kt, EC., LL.D., and the Hobour. able Sir houson Chow Kt., LL.D., on behalf of all residents of the Colony of Hong Kong.
BIRTH
HALL~~TO Mrs. Ronald Hall on December 10, at the War Memorial Hospital, a son. The Bishop and Mrs. Hall will be happy in their friends will not send flowers or gifts to Mrs. Hall but a donation, to the Bociety For The Protection of Children.
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ARMED ROBBERY NORTH CHINA VALUABLE ASSET IN NEWS SUMMARY
Four Men Involved
In Raid
EVENTS
Japan's Viewpoint
An armed robbery in which the haul amounted to $360 in money
Shanghal, Dec. 30. and jewellery was carried out by
Japan has advised Great Britain four men shortly before 8 o'clock that Japan refuses to accept, res-` yesterday evening in Des Voeux ponaiblity for developments in Road. West. They entered the North China, it was disclosed ahere first floor of No. 380, and bound to-day. It was Buthoritatively and gagged the inmates before an stated that this viewpoint was ad- alarm could be raised Two of Vanced to the British Charge the robbers were armed with { d'Affaires at Tokyo by * Vice- knives.
Minister of the Japanese Foreign Office.
FILIS-Oswald Isaac on the 8th instant in London, aged 58. Formerly ΟΙ Hong Kong. Brother Of Miss M. Elis. Deeply mourned. (Shanghai ...papers please copy). [4043 WHEEN-On November 30, 1935, at
They gained admittance to the Bournemouth, England, Ed-fat by asking for a foki named ward Wheen, aged 87. With Ng "Ping Kwong employed at a deep sorrow.
stall in the Central Market by Leung Ying, aged 58, a widow, who was an inmate of No. 360.
It was said that the Minister do- clared that Japan considers the autonomy 15
movement in North |
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CLARK--On December 3, 1935.
China to be entirely. Chinese in character and wholly spontaneous suddenly at Shanghai, Henry Two of the men stood guard from the Japanese viewpoint. He James Clark, aget 75. No over the door while the other two added that Japan, as an interested flowers, but donations may be very thoroughly gagged the in-power, was watching developments sent to St. Andrew's Society mates with small towels and ran in China and Masonte Charity Funds.. sacked the house, taking. $300 in money and jewellery valued at *****· $80.
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HONG KONG. DECEMBEа 11. 1838.,
SHIPPING INDUSTRY
The annual report for the year 1934-35 of Lloyd's Register of Shipping has just come to hand." in which a mass of informative figures are given, and from which it is satisfactory to note that there is evidence of a slight improve- ment in the outlook for the ship ping industry.
Our mercantile feet is just as important to us, either in peace or war and should merit "the same attention and consideration as is a present given to our vessels of
Hankow, Dec. 4 Friday, Deceber 20 has been axed by the Cheklang-Kiangs: Railway Administration
the date for the inauguration of train service on the new section of the line between Yushan" and
Nan- chang, in eastern Klangsi.
Special signivcance is attached
The Minister's statements were said to have been in answer to the declaration of British Charge d'Affaires that Great Britain was receiving different reports concern- ing the situation and therefore sought clarification- Union News.
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· ATTACK ON KUYUAN
Pelping. Dec. 10. Chinese "sources report that Manchukuo troops yesterday 'as. saulled the city of Kuyuan on the Chahar border.
The Manchukuo army used tanks and aircraft in the attack and the infantry units ared with machine- guna upon the city's defenders.
he Chinese Feace Preservationi Corp units stationed at Kuyuan parties and defended the city returned the re of the attacking against the assaut successfully, as far as can be ascertained. There is no report upon casualties.
tary leaders have protested to the It is stated that Chinese mi- Japanese authorities, who promised to telegraph to Dolonor
have
to this "development, as not only will traffic be facitated in Klang al but direct rullway communica- sion between Hangchow and Nan- chang, provincial capitals of Che-requesting the authorities there to order the cessation of hostilities.-- klang and Kiangui, will be estab-
Reuter shed.--- 1: Kuo Min.
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CASUALTY LIST"
Nanking. Dec. 10. Chinese reports state that thir- teen defenders were killed or in-
war at the London Naval Con YEN STANDARD red in the Kuyuan c'ash-
terence. There is, as we have just pointed out, evidence of a slight", improvement in the industry, which has suffered from severe depression during the last few years. There were several factors contributing to the change for the better; none the least of which was the passage of the British Shipping (Assistance) Act. 1935, r
PROPOSAL
Japanese Accord In Shanghai
Shanghal, Dec., 10. The Japanese. Commercial Asso- viation to which most of the small and medium sized Japanese shop.
Beuter
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CHINA
SIR CECIL CLEMENTI DEFENDS HONGKONG
Closer Relations Urged With Canton
FOREIGN
OFFICE ILLUSION
London, December 10. "Hong Kong is the most valuabie British asset in China"and British policy in China ought therefore to be largely based on the needs of Hong Kong," said Sir Cecil Clementi speaking at the Royal Empire Society luncheon,
Sir Cecil strongly criticised the Foreign Office which in 1925 cinng desperately to the illusion that Peking somehow governed the whole of China and forced Sun Yat-sen, who wished to be friendly with Hong Kong. Into arms with Russia, who embroiled Canton and Hong Kong, culminating in the disastrous boycott and loss of millions of money.
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"I most earnestly hope that we take the warning from the part and not again sacrifice Hong Kong to Blusion. Nature herself dictated the most close and very intimate and friendly co-operation between Hong Kong and Canton and the teeming millions of Kwangtung, the most industrious, most capable and inost peace-loving people," he said.
RAILWAY LINKING: AERODROME
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FACILITIES: CUSTOMS
need for seeking a solution to Sir Cecil Clementi stressed the three problems:
1. Kowloon-Canton and Canton- Canton can never be Hankow Railways must be linked. a deep-sea port, and her rail-borne trade was
definitely hampered by the dental of direct access to Hong Kong.
Similarly aeroplanes from the Interior of China must be allowed full use of the excellent aerodrome in Kowloon.
2. A. Customs agreement is im-. perative under which Hong Kong can collect duties for goods destin- ed to Chine
JAPANESE PROTEST
Pelping, Dec. 10.
3. The future of the leased Kow. It is earned that Major Taka- loon New Territory must be decid- hasbi Japanese military attacheed, the uncertainty of which is here, called on Mayor Chin Teh chun, of Peiping fast night, and protested against yesterday's stud- ent demonstrations on the grounds that they were ant-Japanese. Reuter.
PEIPING QUIET
Following the passage of this Act. which, while granting a sub- sidy, required a real measure of
Peiping, Dec. 10. organization of the shipping indus-
Major Takahashi, Japanese mili- try, a system of freight co-opera-in Shanghai belong are reported tary attache, confirms that he ha tion has been instituted. Minimum to have secured an understanding protested regarding the student freight schemes have been agreed with the Japanese Consul-Genera' | demonstration alleging that they and adopted internationally in the to go on the yer standard. principal tramp trades, and active It is stated that the Japanese co-operation has also been estab traders' in Hankow intend to fol- lished between liners and tramps.
low sult.
One of the good results arising out of these arrangements has bren to arrest the further decline In freights and to stabilise minimum rates at levels which should at least cover the cost of operation. Another favourable condition de- SEATING ACCOMMODATION | riving from the same Act is the WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL | agreement among, owners of oll- THOSE WHO DESIRE TO BE carrying vessels, whereby they are PRESENT.
L refrained from operating redun-
Special provision has been made in
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case of wet weather.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
HE FOURTEENTH EXTRA TH
BACE MEETING will be held (Weather Permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on BALURDAY, 14th DECEMBER, 1933, commencing at 2.00 P.M.
The First Bell will be Rang at 1.80 P.M.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 9th December, 1935.
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LOCAL MAPS
Peak District,
Kowloon,
Victoria, New Territories.
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.
dant tonnage, and this has had the effect of maintaining oll freights on a more steady basis.
| were anti-Japanese and distribut-
e communist slogans
There were no demonstrations in the city to-day. All is very
Such a system has been operat- | quiet-- ing in Tsingtao for some time-Reuter. Reuter.
MACAO TO SIGN AIR
MAIL CONTRACT
Macao, Dec. 10.
NEW POST FOR GEN.
SHANG CHEN
Nanking, Dec. 10. It is understood that, while ac-
The Ministry of Colonies in Listing Shang Chen's resignation, bon has authorised the Cove to go abroad but instead appoint the Government will not allow him ment of Macao to sign a contract him as Governor of Shenai in suc cession to Shao. Li-tze, who is rumoured to be slated for the post of Becretary-General of the Execu- Reuter tive Yuan...
with Fan-American Airways for the transportation of air-madi.
MAYOR RESIGNS
Mr.
Tientsin, Dec. 10. The Mayor of Tientsin, Cheng Keh, has resigned. Reuter,
DAUGHTER FOR MRS. NELSON
Am
The figures given in respect of the passenger-carrying trade, how- As a result it was expected that ever, are not. so promising, but we need not be too unduly pessimistic just inaugurated wil be extended the trans-Pacific air mail service in this connection. Since the re-from Manila to the Asiatic main- 'port was issued, conditions have and shortly, as soon as technical undergone a, change for the better and the hope is generally enter-
Preparations can be finished.
Pan-American representatives tahed that before long this trade will also be improved From the have made a series of tripe recent- report in hand, it would seem that y to Macao to make preliminary while
some of the lines were preparations, due to the fact that operating with satisfactory results.
the Government announced some there were, unfortunately, other time ago that permission for land- cases in which liner companies such a service in Macao would were receiving no adequate returns
be granted for continuing to run their service.
#nion News. We also notice that the reduction in the amount of laid-up tonnage
Peiping, Dec. 10.". still continues, It will be remem. and placed into operation in the
The wife of the American bered that three years ago the place of those that had been bassador, Mrs, Nelson T. Johnson, enormous amount of idle tonnage scrapped."
to-day gave birth to a daughter, was given as 12,000,000 tons. Two As regards shipbuilding, it will | Betty Jane, the second child of years 230 it.
reduced to be seen from the figures given in the marriage, and both are well 8,000,000 tons and during the the report that the output of new Henter, period under review it has again tonnage, although still low. com- fallen to 5,500,000 tons. But the pared with normal times, has continual reduction made must not shown a satisfactory increase dur be.construed that the vessels had ing the past year, an improvement been put into operation again, which is still being maintained. The decline is partly due to the While, it is admitted, there is still inrge volume of tonnage broken up room for considerable expansion
Alameda, Dec. 9. and lost during these perioda. On before it can be said that the ship The Philippine Clipper, sister the other hand it is reassuring to ping industry is once again in 2 teaplane to the China Clipper, note that the total tonnage now satisfactory condition, there would took off to-night on the second in commission is healthier than appear to be reason for hoping trans-Pacife air mat fight for during the depression periods, that the progress now being made Manila, carrying 15,000 pleces of This is brought about by the fact is bringing nearer the long awaited mall- that, new vessels have been bulit revival in world shipping.
Rister,
was
CHINA CLIPPER ON SECOND TRIP
OFFENCE BY ITALIAN
Illegal Dealings In Foreign Exchange
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press"),
velopment. already impeding progress and de-
"Either the New Territory must remain British in perpetuity or the Colony itself wilt have to be given back to China.
I see no other solution," he said,
SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY
· It is learned that'' Mr. - Donald Burlingham, the popular. Division- al Superintendent of the Hongkong Police Force, who acted as Inspec for General during the absence of he Hon. Mr. T, H. King during the latter's absence on leave, is to be invalidad Home and is aniling towards the and of this month.
Page 7.
It is alleged by the police that actions of Lam Bin, aged 314 concrete-currying coolie employed
at
the Shing Man Reservoir Scheme might have resulted in a... woman jumping from the second floor of building on Monday morning.
Page 6.
Litigation over the estate of the late Lady, Chater went a step fur- ther at the Supreme Court yester- l'day when the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor granted leave to appeal against his decision `in holding that estate duty was pay.. able on Lady Chater's property as well as on the late Sir Paul Chatar'
Page 8.
Judgement for plaintiffs "with costa Was given by the Chief Justice, Sin Atholl MacGregor, at the Supreme Court yesterday in the action brought by the Ying Wah Co., of Canton, claiming 868,500 from Messrs Bodiker and Com- pany for wrongful conversion of security placed in their hands against a loan of $87,440. Page 12,"
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An attempted rape case, in which 19-year-old Chinese, was the de- fendant, and whose mother's amah was the complainant, was com menced at the Central Magistracy yesterday.
Page 11.
Before Mr. Q. A. Macfadyen at the Central Magistracy yester- day, Chan Hing, 10 years of age, was charged with the possession of counterfeit, coins.
Pago 6.
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The Kung Shing Lecture Hall, Hung Chiu, and situated on the magnificent gift of Mr. Kan
Caroline Hill Road, was officially opened by the Hon. Mr. N. L. Sir Cecil Clementi appealed to Affairs. yesterday in the presence Smith Secretary for Chinese the audience to support the Hongf & distinguished gathering of Kong University which is greatly European and Chinese residents. impeded by lack of adequate en- The building is to be used for the dowment.
revival of Confucianism and "for "Nothing" he said, "will more the moral elevation of the younger strengthen British prestige in generation China than that Hong Kong be- comes a famous seat of learning to which the Chinese can look as | Englishmen do to Oxford and
Cambridge." Reuter,
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LOCAL AND GENERAL
A Children Fancy Dress Ball will be held at Repulse Bay Hotel on
RUGGER MATCH December 18, between 3 D.m., and
DRAWN
Oxford-Cambridge. Encounter
London, Dec. 10. The Oxford and Cambridge rug- ger match at Twickenham to-day ended in a draw, both sides falling
to score.
8 pm. There will be a special bus 'service from "Star Ferry and Lower Peak Tram Station.” Admission. $1.50 per person, including tea and Children's bus fare. Tickets can be obtained at the Hong Kong Hotel, Peak Hotel, Peninsula Hotel and Repulse Bay Hotel For par. ticulars, please apply Repulse" Bay Hotel.
A dinner dance will be held at the Repulse Bay Hotel to-day. Special extra bus service has been
arranged for the convenien.e of
the Patrons attending dinner There Was no change in the dance; in addition to the ordinary teams mentioned before and 40,000 Time Table: HKH 8 pm.. 8.30 spectators watched the game which p.m., 9 p.m. and R.BH 1 a.m., 1.15 was played in cold and windy weaa.m., 1.30 am. ther and with the turf in excellent condition.
L-
(By. Telegraph, Copyright, Tale graphia Metrager Ordinance, 1894
Received, December 10, 7.30 p.m.)
Genoa; Dec 10. The director of one of the leading firms of coal importers hore has been sentenced to three
· years'....-- banishment for illegal
Proceedings reveal that the "ac- transactions in foreign exchange.
The forthcoming wedding is an- Oxford won nearly all the scums nounced of Mr. Percival Bernard cused, named Matteucci, had paid but the backs could not pierce the Allan, concrete engineer, of 190. coal by drawing on his bankingly cut through from the half way Minnie Plooy, of 107 Bultfontien for large quantities of imported stubborn defence. Wooler dazzling- Prince Edward Road, and Miss accounts abroad and that he had line and passed to Rawlence who Road Kimberley South Africa. further ledly procured foreten went full peit for the line when who is en route to the Colony per currency in Italy for the purposefie was brought down. An amazing 8.5. Hootman. of sending it abroad.
dash was made by Obelensky just
A search of his offices brought to light three sacks containing gold weighing 45 kilogrammes as well as three gold bars, each weighing one kilogramme.
The authorities confiscated the gold and the accused has been condemned to pay a fine amount ing to the total value of the gold. Fifteen other foreign currency speculators, will appear before the Italian courts on simillar charges within the next few days.- Transperan Kuo Min.
GRAF ZEPPELIN'S ACHIEVEMENTS
(Special to the "Hout Konz
Daily Press").
line.
before the interval, and then there H.M. submarine. Otus leaves for was a magnificent burst down the Bingapore to-day for the purpose length of the field by Walford who of picking up reliefs for part of was stopped five yards from the her crew The Otus has been de- layed for some time while minor In the packs it was
repairs were being effected. a grand battle. Oxford got the ball more often, but the backs dropped the passes.
Parker's splendid klering kept
within Cambridge
atr'king dis- tance.
Fyfe narrowly falled two long
range perialties. Snappy Handling
CHALLENGE BY YOUTH SOCIETY LEADER
TH
(Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Fross")
(By Telegraph, Copyright, Tela
by Reid, McGrath MCG. Cooper graphic Messages Ordinance, 1896 and Plensar caused danger in a Received, December 10, £50 pm) furious scramble near the Cam- bridge-line and ended in Cam bridge dribbling clear,
Thrilling Cambridge dribbles and ane Oxford touch-kicking took the
(lig || Telegraph, Copyright, Tute | game up down the field until the graphic Manger Ordinance, 1804, end without any score Received. December 10, 7.30 p.m.)
The
Fredrichshafen. Dec. 10.
Zeppelin,
airship Graf
Heuter.
Paris, December 10.
The Chairman of the Patriotic Youth Societies, Deputy Taitlin- ger, published an open letter de clining to assent to the dissolution of the semi-military unions as offered by the Deputy of Barnegaray in the Chamber -Ist Friday Buch- troops and voitm- teers, writes Taittinger, constitute which only recently accomplished record a fortnight ago when the core of the Patriotic Youth Its 500th voyage, celebrated an cruising along the Brazilian enast Societies and must be maintained. other jubilee on Tuesday when for 110 hours owing to the impos-
The writer, declares that he will she returned here early in the sibility of landing during a Com never
be against: morning from Pernambuco, there munist revolt in Northern Brazi, Crossers, I their leader Co
The Fire by completing its 50th round trip will enter its winter quarter to De La Roque to Bouth America,
be thoroughly overhauled and put. Taittin Into shape for next year's work society to aut the Transocean Kuo Hin
-Tranioccan Kud
The dirigible which involuntari-- ly established a new endurance
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