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ADVERTISEMENTS. MR. HU HAN MIN
BY SPECIAL REQUEST
Repeat performance by THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY ARTS ASSOCIATION of
LADY PRECIOUS STREAM
in the Great Hall of the University
on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY.22, at 8.45 P.M.
Booking at King's Theatre from Friday, January 17, Tickets 82 and $1.
WELCOMED
Gathering of Chinese Leaders In Hong Kong
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WASHINGTON-TOKYO'
LONDON
MONDAY, JANUARY
20, 1936...
INDEPENDENCE
IN MONGOLIA
Changpei To Be Capital
Peiping, Jan. 19. Reliable sources state that Prince Teh, head of the Inner Mongolian autonomy council, and Gen. Tso Shih-hat, commander of the Mon- gol militia, have signed a circular telegram. distributed throughout the country on January 16, an- It nouncing their independence. is stated that Changpel. 30 miles
4 Gossip We Must
First the
(BY "ONLOOKER").
Such a lot of departures from the Colony this week. Empress bore away Mr. and Mrs. Tratman. and Mr. and Mrs. Gil- more. The former are going to be terribly missed in their wide circle of friends, and we hope that they will return safe and sound in the Autumn. Mra, Gilmore leaves a great blank in sporting" circles. tennis. and bidmington.
The Roosevelt Administration is about to undertake its second najor experiment in internation- al diplomacy-the "London Naval north of Kalgan, will be the capi-golf. Conference. Its technical pre- parations are excellent. In con- trast to the lack of groundwork for the unhappy and abortive London Economic Conference, the Ad- ministration has carefully mapped Its course under almost all possi
bic circumstances. An experienced and well-informed delegation has been selected and provided with a clear definition of the area within which it may use the implements of diplomacy.
Diplomacy is essential, For little can be done to check naval races until two major political obstacles are removed. One is the tension in Europe arising from the position
tal of the independent regime. players are all going to miss her It is reported that the Kalgan- terribly. Let us hope she and her husband will be stationed here Urga road has been cut just out-
again in the near future. side Kalgah, and another report states that the action of Prince Teh and General Tso is due to in- creasing pressure by the Japan
ėse.
Nanking: A Chinese report from Peiping states that Manchukuo troops under General Li Sho-shin have captured Tachingmen, near Kalgan- Beuter,
There was a great send-off party for Mrs. Owen Hughes and Mrs. on Wednesday, and we were all Astley who salied in the Sarpedon
very glad that they went together, as they could support each other In monsoons and other vagaries of the ocean wavest
SATURDAY NIGHT
of nations like Italy and Germany CHINA'S FINANCE cult to make up our minds as
This
and their dissatisfaction. tension Ands expression in a new naval rivalry, and a general re- armament in Europe. The other obstacle, which is of special im- portance to the United States, is the uneasy political situation in
the Pacine following Japan's tion of the Nine Power Pact and
the seizure of Manchuria
The settlement of Far Eastern questions which was. the basis of Cgreement in the Washington naval limitations of 1921 has been
destroyed. No new political basis
has yet been erected. Can it be re- established without accepting the changed situation in the Orient
The Stimson doctrine of nonre-
POLICY
Dr. H. K. Kung
TIGERS BEWARE!
In search of "Mr. Stripes" somewhere in the New Territories.
Saturday night in Hong Kong was simply grand! There seemed to be such an immense variety of things to do that it WIS quite
to where to begin. Somehow + comparatively quiet dinner at the known lady in red effected for dear old Grips seems to be indicat-controlling hers. She had a wide band of the same material as the ed after somewhat strenuous
dress attached eich armIS to the week, and thither we repaired and
middle of the trata, and as she found everything and everybody so delightful that wild horses could held her arms up to dance the automaticaly held up not fure us away to other diver-
WLS
Hurray for the return of the cruising submarines! Parties of were being wel- "submariners" comed every where, and It lovely to see the reunited engaged couples looking so blisstal once. more.
fewelled belt about her trim waist (What an Edwardian expression!) Diana Dodwell looked" delightful in rust red satin, and her cousin" had a most becoming dark brown taffeta dress with a bewitching off the shoulder" effect. Trains are a
Of course we had to go upstairs anare and a delusion; but. I was lost in admiration for the smart to, the Root Garden and have 簠 and clever contrivance an un-Look See" at "Les Girls" as a local What wit is pleased to call them.
Like a crowd there was to be surel sardines, cheerful dancers slowly perambulated round the packed floor to the strains of "Andre and his Orchestra." Mr. Pym had a party with Mr. and Mrs. Crossman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph. Miss Cavan- nah, Mr. Smith Wright, Mr. Champkin and others. Mr. and Mrs. Cavannah Mainwaring are back from Penang and are as "full of cheers as ever. Miss, Mary Drake looked sweet ás ever iri pale green and I loved the grace- ful red velvet dress worn by Bar- bara Hance.
train
Replies to Chamber stons. To start with the Revellers too.
of Commerce
to
com-
་
THE GAIETY GIRLS .......
were in such marvellous form, and played such heavenly tunes--par
The Revellers treated us to ticularly out of the recent big hit
lovely old fashioned Waltz num- "Broadway Melody." My
ber, and I thought that Mr. and panion a high brow musical ex-
Mrs. Childe dancing together were Nanking, Jan, 18.
pert told me that "Broadway Replying to the Shanghai Rhythm" was
one of the most infinitely graceful She was wear- Chamber of Commerce enquiry into brilliant pleces
ing a beautiful picture dress of in. syncopated
what appeared to be lavender the Chinese bonds rumour Dr. H. writing, and would, in fact, be i
When the long awaited “Girls" H. Kung states: "The Chinese Gov-
fine tune however it were played taffeta with huge siceves and an
· Later I ¦ came on they received great.ap-、 Immensely wide skirt, ernment's efforts uphold the jazz or otherwise. cognition has frozen up diplomacy public confidence in the bonds is HOW A TRAIN IS WORN
saw it in a different light, and it 'p'auses. What energy and teamI seemed to have changed to dark work! We should like relation to the Pacifc. How can
well known. In recent years we Would aban-
There were Lots of attractive green all very ethereal and magic.seen more of the "Somersaulters" Great activity prevailed locally be reanimated?
have viewed a national "crisis,
Mr. and Mrs. Lund were as strik- they were marvellous. yesterday when the M/V Victoria donment of nonrecognition do any spreading bandit activities, Yang-people dancing. Commander and arrived 1 port bringing with her good so far as quieting Japanese ise and Yellow River floods, and a Mrs. Clutterbuck were having a ing as ever, the latter wearing a time retired Chinese tears and ambitions are concern-situation aggravated by the world party à deux, and she looked par- perfectly cut dress with a pair of
Or is there some intermediate diplomat, Mr. Hu Han Min from ed?
with red velvet about It. Vera waist... 'Mr. and Mrs. Alexander and Europe, who will once again take step, some diplomatic formula, by economic unrest and the raising of ticularly charming in a black dress exquisite green ornaments at the lovely black Mr. and Mrs. Frederick were in the which the powers, particularly the the silver price level. These con-
ditions bring about, agricultural] Hodgson. bad a United States and Japan, can come bankruptcy, a decline in industries dress too, with a gorgeous wide same party.
a mutual understanding and assurance as to each other's rights and commerce and also financial and intentions in the Far East?
the one
up the reins on behalf of China.
Great enthusiasm was displayed
both by the Canton and Nanking Governments, which sent special representatives to Hong Kong to old welcome to the veteran Chinese Diplomat. His Excellency, Marshal [4134 Chan Chat To Exported in The Colony on Saturday was one of those who welcomed the return of the noted statesman, Others present were representatives of the Chinese Governments, members (Chinese) of the Legislative Coun- and other Chinese bodies and Associations,
TO LET
ELLI Appointed Offices.
Moderate Rent.
Apply SECRETARY,
difficulties.
"In accordance with petitions It is a possibility which some close students feel should be ex-from various circles the Ministry plored at London. The Washing-of Finance, hoping to save a dim- and rebuild the ton Naval Treaty has been the cult position
·LOCAL AND GENERAL
to
have
Just as we were departing "The Country Girl" cast arrived in vast. numbers. We congratulated them on what every body seems to agree was the best Philharmonie show in years.
NEWS SUMMARY
Full resulta
Page 10.
The Indian Recreation Club and the Navy secured the " Doubles" in most successful collective device for economie structure, introduced a limiting armaments in world his new monetary policy in order to
The Fanling Hounds Meet which Feb. 2nd 1936, at 10 am, on the the Cricket Leagues on Saturday opposite Head" which were played under ideal tory for the simple reason that it inject new life into the financial
The Kowloon was founded on a political settle- situation and to give an oppor- was held last Sunday at Sheung Naval Ground, ment which for nearly a decade tunity for the proper development Shut attracted a field of between quarters. The best selected Squad cricket conditions
The Meet had been from each Division" is expected to Cricket Club also won their match- was reasonably satisfactory to all of various Edustries. The Minis- 80 and 90.
The argumentry of Finance therefore on Novein- arranged to take place on the compete. The Test will be set by against the CS.C.C. powers concerned. Special launch's were chartered Is that a new naval settlement ber 4, 1935, issued a statement Patrol Road but this was cancelled "the District Surgeon, Hon. Dr. W. appear on
Serving Brother of the Venerable to convey the party from the M/V could be reached if the nations concerning the improvement of the owing to the question of crossing B. A. Moore, D.M.S., O.B.E., and
Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Victoria which included members would first accept. In some degree currency to encourage production, the border into Chinese territory.
Mr. F. (Peanut) Marshall, lead- [3935 of the Chinese Political Parties at least. the subsequently changed decrease the unfavourable balance
which went specially to Singapore political situation and predicate of trade and balance the budget,
"Whatever will benefit the pubing Shanghai jockey, who will be their naval settlement upon it. to greet Mr. Hu, Han Min
lic or is necessary for economic re-riding for the Dynasty stable at Queen's Pier presented 凹 animated sight when the party landed. Special police were on Juty and every arrangement made to see that the visitors were in no way to be disturbed.
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE
SHIP-BUILDING PLANS TO BE EXCHANGED
London, Jan. 17. Having agreed to the main points! of an arrangement for the annual exchange of ship-building plans, the powers remaining at the Naval Conference have appointed a tech- nical.committee to settle the de-
After the arrival of the party the Chinese leaders held a short conference among themselves and later in the day the leaders mat at the Chinese "Merchants' Club in China Buliding. It is understood that Mr. Hu Han Min will reinals here for several days before any The committee started work im thing definite will materialise as
regards his plans.. mediately...
tails of the scheme.
Tuesday's conference commences with discussion of the possibility
of imitating the
ships,
size of war-
LINCOLN ELLSWORTH
RESCUED
The technical committee son-
sists of two members each front
Britain, the United States, France
prizes.
Results ap
Page 10.
His Excellency Marshai Chen Chi Tang arrived in Hong Kong on
Saturday morning on a short visit...
Page 7.
The Interport Football team de- feated the Rest of the Colony on Saturday by 7 goals to 2: Due to The whist drive held at the Civil this game the football fixtures were Any abandonment of the non-construction the Caldese Govern- the Annual Race Meeting, has al- Service Cricket Club on Saturday! somewhat'' curtailed. recognition policy would, however, ment is trying its utmost to devise ready arrived in the Colony and night was well attended. Mrs. pear on constitute legalization of a treaty proper means and measures to
was seen on Saturday at the train- Dewar and Mrs. Stewart won the lolation, and the question is at meet the conditions--so that the ing gallops. He also played cricket ladies' prizes, and Messra. Cunerti once raised whether the United Government's position may be for the Hong Kong Cricket Club and Roberts won the gentlemen's States can or should be a party to strengthened and the people's in-gainst the Army." such an act, no matter what the terest benefitted. inducements. It would amount to
APPEAL TO LEADERS an admission that might makes
"The Chamber of Commerce re-to right--a particularly damaging ad- mission at a time when the United
presents the leaders of the various Saturday. States is lending moral support tu efforts of the League of Nations to industries. It is hoped that the
Chamber of Commerce will spread At the next meeting of the Ro- deny the fruits of aggression to the above order to enable all pusi tary Club, on Tuesday, the apes Italy.
nesa men to imderstand the Gov-ker will be Mr. R. D. Walker, M.C., Actually the dilemma cannot terment's purpose to protect the and his subject "The Canton-Han- so insoluble as it appears The public interests, and it is further ow Railway," key to peace is justice, and the path hoped that everybody will join the of justice is always consistent with Government in a combined effort honour. The long-range solution for economic reconstruction.
Two cases of Diphtheria and one, case of Enteric Fever were reported the Health Authorities On
Over 150 couples thronged the spacious hall of the China Fleet
Jawala Singh, (B760), a police Club on Saturday night when the constable, made his appearance be- R.EO. CA. held another of their fore Mr. E. I.. Wynne-Jones at the popular fortnightly dances. The Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday band of the Royal Ulster Rifles, on a charge of misconduct, as” a
who have more than filled the gap police officer by absenting himself caused by the departure of the from duty at 12 midnight on Lincolns, supplied the music, dan- Wednesday, January 15, cing continuing until a late hour.
A Bridge and Mahjongg Drive
At tomorrow's meeting of the
the ap
Page 6.
INTERNATIONAL AGREE
»MENTS VIOLATED
les in the transformation of the "I see that speculation is always in aid of St. John Ambulance will Urban Connell & letter from the present imperfect machinery for rife in the Shanghai markets, and be held at Headquarters Tal Hang Government molative to London, Jan. 17.
peace into a machinery of reason such action is entirely guided by Road on Thursday at 3 pm. Ad-pointment of Dr. Li Shu Fan and Further news has been received able adjustment,” between nation personal interests and is always misalon $1. Tables may be booked | Mr. A. ̈ el-Areulil to be two of the and Italy, and one from Canada from the Discovery II, in which it rather than a mere frozen fixation i misleading to the public. II fre by phone. Players are asked to additional members of the Urban (8pecial to the "Hong Kong Dal
s stated that a tent was observed of the status quo” among them.quent requests are made for the please bring their own Mahjongg | Council, will be read and a minute on a cape five mile off Little The method of Italy in Ethiopia Government to express its stand, sets and playing cards etc.
and India Reuter.
EXPERTS APPOINTED
America
Hollick Kenyon, · Láncoln
leuter.
LANDSLIDE IN FRANCE
STUDENTS RETURNING
HOME
by the Chairmas relative to the proposed declaration of certain diseases considered infectious or contagious, will be considered. The regular returns will also be tabled.
1
STUDENTS IN CONFLICT
Paris, Jan. 18
Presa" (Copyright)};
Rome, Jan, 17:
and of Japan in China cannot be not only are much steps troublesome
In a telegram addressed to the Els condoned. But their mistake in
The St. John Ambulance Bri-
General Secretary of the League r
London, Jan. 17.
worth's pilot. evidently saw the method does not alter the fact that but they give a chance to specula-
tors. At the present time of un-gade Competition for the Mok Che
Nations the Italian Government plane from the Discovery IT and some nations have a real grigance rest it is unwise to disturb each Chuen Trophy will take place on
formally charges the Abyssinian Mr. R L Craigle, one or the
emerged into the open, whereupon against a system that allocates the other with false reports for per
Clovernment with having violated: British experts at the Naval Conletters and food were dropped from major areas of the world's re-senal. and temporary benents."----
International agreements by mis ference, has been named chairman:
the plane.
sources to certain nations and re-
using the emblems of the Red of the Technical Committee which
Kenyon met the ship's party fuses others an opportunity to
Cross. Abyssinian troops more will draft detalls of the scheme later and boarded the Discovery. explore with the Japanese the
over are accused of having com for an exchange of building in- He reported that Ellsworth was possibility of some "modus vivendi,”-
mitted many atrocities. The tele formation annually between the alive and suffering from a slight some way of getting along in the
gram cites mumerous cases where major naval powers..
Shanghai, Jan 19. cold. The ship's party is now Pacific that will, asture reasonable The committee has already dis- advancing in an effort to
The striking Rightwingers of toe byssinians are alleged to reach and just security for the vital in-
Student delegates from Canton,
the students of the University of have used dumdum bullets. Dow cussed the composite information! Ellsworth, and
terests of all? It would seem that
Amoy and Foochow who have re- Paris, came into a violent collision cumentary evidence is also cited 'plan submitted by the Italians, It appears that Ellsworth ransome such conversations would be A landslide is reported from, á { providing for a statement at the out of petrol twenty miles from logical: For while the delegates at village in the district of Bavor Cently interviewed General Chiang with the Left wing students and to show that the Abyssinians re- beginning of each financial year Little America and his alleno London must attempt to discover in which two people were injured Kai-shek in Nanking, arrived here the Police on Friday. Two police-peatedly profaned the Red Cros regarding the number and classes since has been due to a breakdown some common denominator be- and, a number of houses destroy yesterday and to-day in reparate men were wounded in the purse dag for military purposes: The of ships to be kid down, to be of his radio apparatus.
|tween Japan's demand for naval ed
For groups from the Capital They of the disorders and 12 students selegram concludes, by stating that followed by a further statement.
parity and American insistence on The inhabitants of the village return to their respective were arrested. Breng detachments the documents will also be submit of the police are now posted loted to the Headquarters of the In- al months later detailing the run The party from the Discovery the existing & to 3 Eva ratio, it number about 800, and it was at
morning"by
the Latin quarters which is in a fernational Red Cross, Gresniam calibre, tonnage and armour of the has taken Ellsworth aboard the is fairly apparent that the only first thought that the damage, wAJ BREMO
'ferment of excitament ship
such denominator is a new political caused by an earthqua vessels building
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