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Mary, the former Mayor. Mr. Grover Whalen, flew over with a broadcast messinge to the officials Twenty men caught gambling at conveying greetings on behalf of No. 40 Wocsung Street, were dealt Mayor La Guardia. Sir Edgar
w th at the Kowloon Magistracy Brit:en, the Commander of the yesterday. The house was describ- Queen Mary, replied expressing | ed by the prosecuting officer “as a great appreciation of the professional place". Money seized qficials for the welcome by aero- was given to the Poor Box. Page 8 planes and yachts and all other
* craft from New York Port.
"OFFICIAL "SPEED
The Queen Mary's official speed ing to Mackey Radlo. was 29.133 knots per hour accord-
The time of the French liner Normandie on the outward voyage was 29.94 knots per hour- 'Beuter.
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London, May 31. The Queen Mary's hope of secur- the blue riband of the Atlan- tle this trip appears to have been abandoned definitely, according to Reuter's special » correspondent aboard the vessel
The Queen Mary's position at noon to-day was 2,517 miles from Cherbourg. She covered this dis- tarice at an average speed of 29.15 knots per nour. In spite of delay owing to 1cg.
The liner is expected to arrive in quarantine at 10 a.m. New York time to-morrow.
The glant Cunard-White' Star's liner, Queen Mary, made a 878 mile run on the third day of her Atlan- tie crossing, in spite of fog-
Reuter...
London, June 1. Reuters correspondent aboard. the Queen Mary says the liner has worked up a surprising burst of speed and expects to arrive at New York two hours ahead of sche- dule, despite the delay caused by fog- Rautez
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The Hong Kong swimhing team was no match for their Filipino visitors at the V.R.C. yesterday, the Philippines' Olympic team winning every event. Fine swimming was seen and good times "clocked.
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Dr. John William Colbert, the Tientsin physician, was the victim of a mysterious attack by an un- known visitor at his office late on Sunday. The masked man at- tacked the doctor. striking him on the head with a blunt instrument. and then made his escape. Page 1.
A purse of £10,000 has been Industrialist in provided by an South Africa for a "London to Johannesburg Air Race in Septem- ber with the object of encouraging fast commercial flying and draw- ing attention to the Empire Ex- hibition in Johannesburg. The proposal has received the approval of the South African Government and the British "Air Ministry.
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DUKE OF KENT & ST. GEORGE'S
"ALMOST ON OUR DOORSTEP"
of
London. May 9. The Duke of Kent, president of St. George's Hospital, spoke of the the Royal family with the institution which was "almost at their doorstep" he presided at the annual Court of Governors yesterday.
THE DUKE OPENS close associations
TOURNAMENT
Little Princess's Salute
PIKE DRILL OF THE ARMADA DAYS
"I have lived most of my life almost w.thin sight of St. George's Hospital," he said, "and my family and forebears have been associated with it since its earliest beginnings. "For eight generations my family have maintained their close in- terest in the hospital, and it would seem to us a sad break with tradi The Duke of York, representing tion if it had been found neces- the King, opened the Royal Tour-sary to build the hospital on nament at Olympia yesterday after-distant site.". The Diplomatic Service, already on noon. He was accompanied by the
Referring to the £1,000,000 Re-
As a last effort the Air Com-comments on the Home Page ar- modore wrote to Air Vice-Marshini ticle in which Lady Muir, famous Bir Frederick Bowhill, a member woman diplomat, approved the re- of the
Air Council. That letter commendation of the recent White came before Sir Cyril.
Paper that women should not be admitted to the Diplomatic or Con-
The substance of the letter was
"This key was presented to his that Air Commodore Foster pro-sular Services. Majesty King George the Fourth when he
posed to bring an action against visited the castle in August, 1822. It was also presented
the Air Council because they had when her Majesty Queen Victoria cast a slur upon him, and his Majesty King Edward the Seventh visited the castle during their respective reigns. While the office of governor has been
in
abeyance, the key has lodged under the charge of the Commissioners or his Majesty's Office of Works.
*SUCH A FOOL"
London, May 8.
its last legs, has now (in my hum-Duchess and Princess Elizabeth and building Fund, the Duke said. ble opinion) received its coup de Princess Margaret Rose, who wore "For the second time since its grace from my beautiful sister-in-plain blue summery frocks.
foundat.on, it has been decided to law, Nadejda Mutr.
They were received by Major-rebuild the hospital on this same How about love? Has she for- Gen, B. N. Sergison-Brooke, G.0.C.historic slie which it has occupied
Next day Lady Newall went to the house of a Mr. and Mrs. gotten that, whilst a few women Bosansuet, where there were also may be like Queen Elizabeth, the & Mr. Harris and his daughter, majority are like Mary Queen of who though strangers to Lady | Scots.
Imagine a middle-aged Ambasga- dress falling in love with a young three Services. enemy Attachel
When the Duke walked to the No, no!! All women or all men- Royal box, and all the officers, in
of spiritual.ty they have Now that the office of governor | Newall, knew Al; Commodore Fos-
demonstrated.
ter and his wife.
The outlawing of has been revived, it seems appro- liquor or of war as in American priate that the key should revert prohibition, laws or the League of
In the course of conversation
Nations
to military custody. I therefore | Lady Newall said to Miss Harris:--- are often described as ask that the Officer Commanding examples of such lawmaking. Men
"I do think Mrs. Foster is a the Battalion which provides the and nations sometimes have to garrison at the castle shall take
oharming person. don't you? start again to prove their allegiance charge of the key, place it in zafe
Perfectly delightful. I do hope to law. They may have to aiter keeping in the castle, and be pre-
she is not agreeing with this ridiculous way "her husband is their rules, Mr. Lansbury is now
pared to produce it when required urging a reconstruction of the by the governor of the authorities
behaving. Of course, he is ruin- League and a new effort to esta-
Ing his ebances. It is so stupid, set over him.”
because, with an increase in the bilsh peace on a Tatrer economic
Air Force, there would be a great chance for him to get a very good position. and that "is now quite impossible.”
and territorial settlement,
or, none at all!!!
I am, etc..
Yours,
and its
London District, and members of for more than 200 years.
"It is our aim," he said, "to the Royal Tournament Committee. Men of the 2nd Bn. Royal Norfolk build a hospital worthy in its Regiment lined the corridor, and design its appearance, 18
the Duke inspected a guard of hon-equipment, of the great tradition our in the arena mounted by the of St. George's, and, in our new hospital we hope to excel that fine work of the past centuries. which is needed we have received
Towards that million pounds
IAN HAMILTON, 1, Hyde Park-gardens, W..
shall be very glad for the damages to go to any purpose of charity."
cluding the King's four Indian orderly officers, stood at the salute, already gifts and promises amount- Princess Elizabeth was so carrieding to £170,000.
away by the ceremonial that whe raised her hand to her fair hair in imitation.
The Duke presented the St. George's Medal to Nurse Elizabeth C. G. Gray. This award is made
One hundred and 34 horses, eight annually to the nurse in the hos guns, 26 motor-cycles and vehicles,pital who has proved most popular 82 omcers and 1,578 non-com-
with her colleagues, and most suc- missioned officers and men take cessful in examinations. part in the thrills and spectacles of Sir Patrick Hastings, in the tournament. speech to the jury, said that there was a sort of action which ough
During the high-speed musica) drive by " (Sphinx) Battery,
over, a trace. Instantly a whistle
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Standing near the entrance, the newly installed Governor took the This the nations cannot escape, salute as The Black Watch, with They may be able to do it before piper playing "Highland Laddie," another war; they will inevitably marched briskly into the old for-
To Mrs. Bosanquet Lady Newall attempt it afterward, if there must tress. Behind the Colour party said, "Mr. Forster has been batav be an afterward. Certainly there i walked Lieutenant Rose with the ing lika-ent-áss," and "Mr. Foster never to be brought. "That R.H.A.; one of the horses put its leg is to-day more resolution to avoid key. There was another fanfare of anarchy, more determination to trumpets and, preceded by the Lord has making such an ass of find some stable basis of law and Lyon and his officers, the Governor himse kicking up a fuss abour order, There is too a growing walked into the castle. In the oldnot being promated.” understanding that International banqueting hall he entertained Air-Commodore Foster Law cannot be maintained on about 300 guests to light refresh until June 22 and then wrote to (Hong Kong Daily Press" Spec'ai) injustices nor strengthened
by ments.
Sir Cyril Newall. He received on Madrid, May 31.
repeated violations. * Improved
July 3 a reply which counsel sug- Six steamers and numerous traw- | concepts of human law as neces-
gested was a half-hearted apology. lers were held up at the port of early patterned on the
Subsequently Slr. Cyril Newall Vida, owing to the sudden outbreak would prevent another catastrophe,
wrote offering a full and frank of a strike among the dockworkers,
withdrawal, caal-depot workers and seamen.
Reports from Ceuta in Spanish Morocco state that strike has been
he said. "the sort arising out of shrilled, and all the horses came to cently announced came into effect title-tattle at a tea-party."
divine
Strife among individuals has sub- mitted for the most part to a reign law; although present ap- pearances may seem to deny it.
LEITH-ROSS-SAILS FOR JAPAN
Shanghai, Juné 1.
waited
drive went on.
ounce
The Increased postal rates re-
"If you have wives, never tell
an immediate standstill. Two men yesterday. The principal changes ran into the arena, the mishap was are that for the first them anything that you 'don't want to have repeated, because, put right in a moment, and the the local letter rate is increased from three cents to four cents, UK. you know, men must work and
The officers' new salute with the via Buez from 10 cents to 15 cerita. women must go out to tea,
sword was seen in an exaggerated
via Siberia from 20 cents to 25. And, when they go out to tea, it form during the historical display, cents, and foreign countries gene- seems that their one idea is to "Armada Days in Norfolk," by the rally 20 cents to 25 cents. benefit lawyers!"
2nd Bu. Royal Norfolk Regiment, rates to Macao and China are
not affected. When the officers of the pikes, muskets, archers and arquebusses "We are not here in order that saluted the general they not only the plaintiff may, by recovering carried their swords to the right in
Mr. Justice Mackinnon, sum- ming-up, fold the jury:--
The
In connection with the reduction in tram fares, which commenced
Air-Commodore Foster, who then' gave evidence, was asked in exa- Bir Frederick Lelth-Ross, the fa- mination by Sir Patrick. Hastings,
for any breach of King's Regula- but bowed down and to the right. numerous ships are there bound. same way as men rally to their yesterday aboard the Empress of officer to pay you damages?” tions or official duty if there In this scene pike drill la carried Numerous ships, which usually re- beat Ideals of law and write Into Canada and is expected to return ask simply for the remedy were any such breach-by having out, with all its quaint words of plenish their coal supply in Ceuta, International law their increasing to Shanghai after staying a week which the law gives. I couldn't mentioned something to his wife. command, and the band that will nów go to Gibraltár.—
understanding of God, the spiritual, in Tokyo...
challenge him to a duel!" re- "If there were any such breach marches in the pageant is of the Francean News Service,
Principle of all true law.
Rruter.
plied Air-Commodore Foster. "I'it is a matter for the Air Council," | period.
proclaimed for all trafic, so that strife among nations must go the mous economist, left for JapanH.C.: "Do you want your brothan damages. punish Sir Cyril Newall the final movement of the salute. yesterday 20 more trams were put
into service on the route between Kennedy Town or Whitty Street and Causeway Bay. The number for the Shaukiwan route, the fore for which was not reduced, remaine the same.
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