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HONG-KONG, MAY 23, 1936.
A GRANARY FOR BRITAIN
Much discussion has been arous-
ed in Britain over the proposal
to transfer a huge supply of wheat The trom Canada to' England. object is to lay up a reserve in case of war. Such a pian may be regarded as similar to the stock- ng or individual larders in un certain times.
I is no more
panicky than any other form of preparedness.
EMPIRE AIR DAY TRAGEDIES
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Two Airmen Perish In Blazing Wreckage
MANY ACCIDENTS ELSEWHERE
London, May 23. Empire Al Day did not pass without several casualties.
In addition to the Penang disus- ter, a ghung mach.ne crashed in the air display at Hawkinge" acro-" drome in Kent owing to the wing tip touching electricity cable. Two airmen d ed in the blazing wreckage and Dover's electric sup- ply was cut off.
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A. Kenley aerodrome in Surrey, Plot Sergeant Brunner falled to check the spin of his machine and crashed. He was injured and is lying in a critical condition.
A civilian airman, Hugh Atche- son, who was on the way to a dis- play at Shoreham airpors crashed was Landing College and near sericusly injured.
Forty Ave aerodromes through- cut the country were thrown open to the public. Reuter
RA.F. AT HOME
To s astonishing to read how trusted blindly the British have to open seas to keep thein suppled with foodstuffs. Fuly four Afths of the consumption of wheat has to be imported And yet, accord- an estimate in the Corn Ing to Trade News, the amount of grain held on March 1 was only 'ten days' supply! This in spite of the fact that the storage capacity is a ten weeks' supply. The lessons of the World War, when British supplies were almost cut off by German submarines, when wheat was bought in Australia but could now be delivered, have seemingly eater', Hulletin Service. been ignored. And there is more rashness than 'confidence in keep- ing existing terminals unnlled.
London, May 23. To-day was Empire Air Day and stations throughout the R.AF.
to the were At home country public with displays and exhibi- tions,
Apart from its advantage as a war chest, the plan for a wheat
reserve would relieve the navy. and enable it to think more about defense.
In any war the British navy Would have to devote much of its me to the policing of the sea routes, so that there would be not a momentary interruption even in the constant Inflow of wheat.
The plan, moreover, would be of economie benent to Canada as the country with the only price- depressing stocks left on hand. All that need be done. is to ar range for the transfer of part of the stock he'd by the Wheat
SOVIET NAVY AGREEMENT
MOSCOW VIEWS
Moscow, May 24.
M. Radek in an article in the "Isvestla" says it is understool that an agreement in the Anglo-Soviet naval negotiations is dependent firstly on Germany agreeing to conclude a similar treaty with Bri- tain, and secondly a reservation 13 made in regard to the Far East.
The writer says that, pending conclusion of a naval armaments Umitation agreement with Japan, for which the U.S.S.R has been striving, but so far without success, bind itself the U.S.S.K. cannot either to qualitutive limitation in the Far Eastern Fleer or communi- cate information in regard to naval forces in Far Eastern waters.
If Gossip We Must
(By "OBSERVER"}
The Peninsula Hotel last Tues- day was being patronized chiefy by the residents and a sprinkling of outsiders came in later. The band played extremely well and dancing continued until 1 p.m. Col. and Mrs. Kirk were dining alone while their daughter Brenda. was in a party given by Dr. and Mrs. Skinn. By now Mrs. and Miss Kirk are on their way to England bur we hope to see them both back here in the Autumn,
Col. and Mrs. Reed gave a large M. Radek adds that this must not party, which included Major and prevent the qualitative agreement Mrs. Kirkby, the latter in a most affecting Europe because plainly a
attractive printed cotton evening Far Eastern Fleet of the USSR.
dress. Mrs. Lock, whose "ustand I the cannot inЯuence
relative heard described as, the Man whN strengths of naval forces in Euro-lves in Hong Kong and spends his pean waters.- Bruter.
NORTH CHINA GARRISON
SHANGHAI" PRESS QUERIES
the Cello player were in great form.
The syncopation and time were perfect, everyone enjoyed dancing to the delightful music they supplied. Doreen Ma looking very nice in powder blue organdie with a spray of orchids.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Barnes were there in a party with Mr. Wylle, Miss Hatch and Mr. Downie.
AT THE GLOUCESTER HOTEL The dinner dance at the Glou- week-ends at Penang"; was in paie
cester Hotel again was a great suc- mauve chiffor and was dining with the Davies and Mr. Murphy. Misscess, Doreen Ma, George Bond and Skinn was in salmon "pink, hër dress being of grecian style, and Miss Eimsworth also in the same party was attractive in floral silk, with a green satin cowl neck. Miss Dimand in brown and white spotted organdle with a short tailored white coat arrived later in the evening with her brother and Mra Çavander. Pretty Mrs. Suine was another person who arrived later in the evening with a party which included her good looking husband. I don't know why more people. The increase of Japanese troops do not go out to Repulse Bay and n North China is nothing but a dance during the week, as it is far free action on the part of the cooler out there, the band is good Why should and' if you are really fond of ras Japanese military.
the Japanese take the trouble to
dancing you have an ideal oppor- explain that this action is basedtunity for practicing your steps. on the treaty obligations of 1900 following the Boxer Rebellion?
Londoners went to Hendon where a flying display was given and exhibition in all branches of dying. Among the exhibits were ma- chines of former days standing side by side with the latest design of aircraft.
Also the latest design of masks were shown.
R.A.F. CRASH IN PENANG
Pilot Officer And Three "Airmen Killed
Singapore, May 23. Two Royal Air Force planes be- longing to the torpedo squadron collided in the air seven miles north of Penang while exercising. one pilot was rescued, but she ather four occupants of the planes gre missing and are believed to be dead.-
Renter's Bulletin Service.
It is understood that Pilot Officer Board ተሰ England. There need Norman and three airmen were
be any immediate not
sale. killed, the names of the latter not Canada, f satisfactory arrange- being known at the moment. fhents could be made, would prob- ably just as soon store its wheat in England as in Canada.
The rest of the world also, would benedt. For, now that the short- age has been revealed, there is a danger of disturbing Britain's peace of mind-a factor in the cris's of inestimable European service in the maintenance of peace.
"GLOOMY SUNDAY".
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Suicide Of Episcopal Minister's Son
New York, May 23. According to a witness at the in- quest, the words of the song "Gloomy Sunday," which was fre- quently mentioned lately in con nection with suicides, was carefully, memorised by Philip Tangler Smith Cooke, senior student at Hobart College, Geneva, New York State. who was found shot dead.
A friend giving evidence stated that before his death Cooke declar ed: "It is a Gloomy Sunday, I am going to do it to-night."
Cooke was the son of an episco- pal minister at Springfield, Ohio. former head of the Missionary School in Japan where Cooke was born and lived with his parents until seven years ago... Reater.
QUEEN MARY DINES OUT
Guest Of Duke Of Connaught
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NORDIC AIR RACE THRILLS
Airwoman Lucky To Escape With Her Life
Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)
Stockholm, May 24.
The first competitor in the Nordie air race to pass the winalag pylon a few hours after the opening of the new Bromma aerodrome
Shanghai, May 24, Commenting on the increase of Japanese troops in North China, the Ta Kung Pao" in its brief editonal comment writes:
The Hong Kong Hotel on Satur day was again crowded but there.
Harper
and
One.
(BY ONLOOKER") Such a pleasant feminine "Get" Together" at the Peak Club last women's The new Wednesday. auxilary commit.ee organised a Bridge and Mahjong party, to celebrate the nice new covers and curta.Es which they have had made; a number of members and friends turned up-all in, festive mood.
Attractive summer clothes added colour to the scene, and I noticed some interesting toilettes, in the intervals of attending to the rather cards unfortunate collection of which came my way.
of the jolliest parties was Mr. Oscar Eager's with Mrs Barnes looking very charming in flowered chiffon.
Mrs. Burton looked charming The terrace crowded with parties
in one of those new spotted linen. was beautifully decorated with red
affairs and I noticed that she wore and
:he green coloured lights. Mr.
most attractive, shoes, Mrs. Mr. But: field were Bathurst wore bright yellow with Tickle and where with Mrs. Begdon. Audrey great success, and I loved the dress tailored white beautifully Steel as with Alec Pearce, 'Mr. and Mrs. Kid had a party the latter in
with the slim yellow coat worn by Mr.
Mrs. very becoming black satin.
that very soigne' person Hull had a party and Ian Mac- Smith Wright
The 1900 Treaty" provided for seemed to be very few familiar Gregor with a lady in white were. the stationing of foreign troops faces. "Blondle" along the Peiping-Tientsin Raliway line for the purpose of keeping open a route leading to the sea- port.
Is this necessary at the present time?
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Platt, Mrs. Shewan, and Mrs. Jupp who was wearing the neatest little tinen sult with a crisp organdi
Mrs. de Ville in green was play- the show enjoying
thoroughly. ing her usual keen game with Mrs. Several men came on after St, Pa- trick's dinner at the Hong Kong Hotel among them were Mr. Ritchie and Mr. Maunder: Mrs. Persse in maroon looked very well, and Betty Pestonjee most attractive in green, dancing
blouse beneath.
"Jimmy" Sprouce having just re- turned from a trip up North were to be seen dancing with Diana and Pamela. Dodwell both looking very summery in printed chiffons. Vera Crapnell in a lovely shade of pale turquoise georgette was looking there more Japanese than Chinese both cool and attractive, her sister Among others I noticed enjoying and Mrs. McLày were all there, and
Speaking of protection for Japanese nationals, it asks: Are
in the region? How is it that the Japanese authorities, have to in- crease the Japanese troops to protect the Japanese nationals and
the Chinese authorities are not allowed to station any Chinese soldiers in the area to protect the Chinese nadonals?
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"We believe that brute force 15 one thing and international justice is another. We believe that it is not necessary for any country to justify its brutal actions by inter- national Justice." Union News.
CHINESE GENERALS
MURDERED Outrage In Japanese Concession
Paris, May 23. Two well-known Chinese milita- rist generais. Wang Hsiang-chen former Chief of Staff, and Shin Yu- san, noted "grey General." one of Feng Yu-halang's best comman- Saturday was the Swedish Flight-ders, was murdered last night in Leut, Thundberg who was the winner of the race in 1934.
on
woman. to have
Rainy and stormy weather "con- ditions made flying difficult and a large number of the competitors had to make emergency landings and abandon the race. French The young Maryse Hilsz, who was given an exhibition of trick flying at the inaugural ceremony, crash- ed badly on her way to Stockholm and was lucky to escape with her He. The motor stailed and the machine dropped just before the emergency landing, turning two complete somersaults on striking the ground. The plane was badly damaged and the pilot suffered to juries to the face and legs. Transocean News Service.
INCINERATED IN HIS PLANE
Fate Of Hero Airman In Australia
Bydney, May 4.
the Japanese Concession in Tien- tsin according to a. telegram re- ceived here,
Political motives are suspected It is feared that the outrage will
8 constitute
fresh Japanese incident--
Router.
Sino-
NO MONOPOLY IN WOOD.OIL
Nanking, May 23. Tie reports that the Government is contemplating a wood-oil mone- poly, are officially described as in- accurate.
An earlier message said thas re- ports of u possible Government Wood oil monopoly had demoralised the market all over the Yangtse. Speculators and dealers were selling with heavy losses.-- Reuter.
SIAMESE PRINCESS TO MARRY
Constance we were sorry not to see also. The Becks and the Davies arrived together after dinner, and later in the evening several young
men arrived from the St. Patrick's Dinner which had taken place in the Roof Garden. There were one or two attractive Chinese girls dancing, one being Doris Lee. Co Harrison I saw in the distance with Squadron Leader Dalzell, F/Lt. Anderson and a few others.
with Mr. MacDonald,
themselves were Lieutenant" and Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers and Dr. Ting and party.
"AT THE LIDO
Mr. Hall, Mrs. D. L' King. Mrs. James, Mrs. Murdock,, Mrs. Bentley, Miss Mignon McLay was making organisers, and incidentally looking herself generally useful to the extremely attractive in dark blue which showed up her fair, colour- I visited the Lido at Repulse Baying to great advantage. on Saturday evening just before dinner, most people had gone home to change. I thought the Lido and its surroundings were looking thier best, all the follage around is so green and the gardens have been laid out with perfect taste. lawns are in good order and the rows of young Flame of the Forest trees have all taken root, a won- derful
The
The habit of dancing cheek to cheek seems to be becoming most popular, I noticed that there was
transformation of a year a lot of it on Saturday night and
ago. Incidentally the old Flame of not only amongst the Americans either. Mrs. Moodle-Heddie was the Forest trees are coming to dancing there in a picture frock bloom and should be a wonderful of pale pink with green flowers in sight by next week. The sight is her hair. Attractive Miss Lammertwell worth a visit. The Lido is an success and a large was in pale blue lace with a large undoubted spray of gardenias dancing with crowd of people visit it every week-
end. Mr. Critchley.
NEW CRICKET CLUB IN BOMBAY
Lord Brabourne Lays Foundation Stone
Lord Brabourne,
Bombay, May 23,
Governor of Bombay, laid the foundation stone of a new cricket club which be called the Brabourne Cricket Club, The Club will be the home of inter- national cricket on the same lines as the MC.C. and be the finest club in India.- Reuters Bulletin Service.
SOVIET DEATH SENTENCES
Wrangel Island Dictator Laid By The Heels
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Moscow. May 23. The Supreme Court has senten- ced to death Siemenchuk, director of the Soviet polar station
a charge of Wrangel Island, on murder and political brigandage. An accomplice, Startsev, was also sentenced to death.
London, May 23; On the eve of his return to Java
Tramendous interest was taken. The impending marriage bas where he is a planter, the airman
been notified at the Kensington at the trial. It was alleged that W. HL O'Hara was killed when touring West Australia in a plane. Register Office of 'Nom Svasti, Be-Biemenchuk established a virtual The plane crashed and burstcretary to the former King Prajad-dictatorship on the Island, ill- into flames," O'Hara being in-hipok of Slam, and Miss (Princess) treated scientific workers and star- Chandra, aged 23, the daughter of ved Eskimos, several of whom died, Prince Paribatra of Nagor Svargs, and caused the murder of Dr. half-brother of the former King Wulfson who had protested against and a former Minister of Interior.his conduct Router
London, May 23. Queen Mary for the first time since the death of King George dined out last night when she was cinerated. the guest of the present King's great uncle, the Duke of Con- naught British Wirelean.
O'Hara was the hern of the solo Australia-New Zealand fight in October, 1935, Route
Reuter
CHAMPION TO RIDE TAJ AKBAR
Derby Betting Trend
Alas for more departures of our friends. Mrs. Harold Armstrong and her small son and daughter board the left for home on Gneisenau on Friday evening, and Mrs. Gordon Dodwell was another passenger on the popular German ship.
The "Grips" by the way, is cx- tremely pleasant for lunch these days. Beautifully cool, and yet none of that fierce biowing of fans down one's back which is such a menace in many local haunts in the summer. The flower decora- tions of gladioli were lovely, and the food delectable as usual.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
At the meeting of the Rotary Club to-morrow, Mr. J. R. Faton will give an address entitled "To Angkor by the Back Door."
London, May 23. The prices of arst and second favourites for the Derby which will be run over the famous race course
The RMA. "Dorado" left Hong on, Epsom Downs next Wednesday were both weaker at last night's Kong on Friday at 11.55 a.m. with one passenger, Mr, D. Keswick for call over. Agà Khan's Taj Akbar went back from 11-2 to 6-1 Lord! Penang On board the plane was Astor's horse Pay Up from 6-1 to, also carrying 1.103 kilos of freight 13-2. Sir Alfred Butt's Noble King and 48.059 kilos of mail. kept his position in the market at 7-1.
Lord Astor's Rhodes Scholar was scratched at 12.5 p.m. to-day
Gordon Richards, champion jockey, who will ride Taj Akbar on Wednesday, rode his eighth con- secutive winning mounts yesterday. Three years ago he broke the 50- year-old record by riding 259 win- ners and already this season has ridden 49 winners.- British Wireless.
GORDON LUM BEATEN
French Championships
Auteuil, May 23, In the first round of the French tennis championships, Goldschmidt
5-7, 6-0, 6-2, 6-1,- (France) beat Gordon Lum (China)
Reute
One imported case of Enteric Fever was reported to, the Health Authorities for the 24 hours ended On Friday.
The Health Bulletin of Eastern Parts for week ending May 16 are
2 as follows:-Plague: Bassein cases; Cholera; Bassein 3 cases. Calcutta 288, Madras 1, Moulmein 2. Bangkok 9;, Small-Pox: Bombay 40 cases. Calcutta 100, Karachi 3. Moulmein 7. Chittagong 1, Bhang- hai th
PERSONAL
The wedding took place on Saturday of Mr. Lee Yung-chang and Miss.Tam Chi-sheung. A re
Hotel, where a large number of friends attended, ception was held at the Gloucester.