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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
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Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 17th Sep tember, 1936.
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I have this day started the practice of an Architect, Surveyor and Engineer under the style or firm name of A. H. Basto, at Prince's Building, Tap Floor. Telephone No. 33539.
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ARAB ENCOUNTER CASUALTIES
Haifa, Sept, 12.
A British sergeant in the army
killed yesterday in Was
an en- counter with a large band of Arabs at the foot of Mount Carmel Five Arabs were killed in the same act.on.
The Arab Higher Committee is meeting General Sir Arthur Wau-
Sino-Foreign Clinic, Shanghai,
to.Mr. and Mrs. Lam Wing Yan (Y. Y. Ling), a' daughter. WILLIAMS-On September 1838.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1936.
THREE NEW BOOKS
the Nanking, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Williams, a son.
University Hospital By Dorothy Whipple-
MARRIAGES
BALL-CARNEIRO.--On September 5, 1938, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Shangbal, by the Rev. J. A. Lennon. Civil cere- meny at H. M. Consulate. Be
Davidson, fore Mr. J. W. O. Jummy, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Ball of Wigan, Eng- land, to Esther, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fernandes. of Shanghui.
P. C. Wren And
James Milne
Dorothy Whipple's famou novel "They Knew Mr. Knight," which deals, with North-country business ilfe, was issued by John Murray on August 18 in a Cheap Edition. This book on its first publication was an instant success, being com1- mended by J. B. Priestley, Hugh Walpole, and many of the leading
critics; it was recommended by the Book Society and sold in numbers equalling the author's previous Best Seller "Oreenbanks."
DREW-MONET-On September S 1936. at Holy Family Cathedral, Shanghal by the Rev. E. J. Ottewell, Alfred Ernest, elder
"P. C. Wren's brilliant adventure son of the Rev. and Mrs. E. M.
story Sinbad The Soldier" telling Drew of Oadby, England, to Elsie Grace, only child of Mr.at the Journey, to Mecca and the and Mrs. F. G. Monet, of exploits of his hero in the retinue Shanghai.
DEATHS TOMLIN.-On Friday, September 4, 1936, at the Shanghai General Hospital. Magdelene Mary Tamiln, aged 13 years. PRINCE-On Friday, September 4. 1936, in Shanghai, Robert Henry (Bobble) aged 17 years the dearly-beloved son of the late Eric Prince and Mrs. Agnes
of Prince and brother Misses Vera and Billie Prince.
the
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BONG KONG. SEPTEMBER 14, 1936.
JAPANESE
AIR FORCE
The decision to allot the next chope, the Palestine High Com-Olympic Games to Japan has missioner to-day. It is expected had one amusing effect in the that it will present a memorandum Far East. Optimists who have on the British announcement of
heard of the Olympic pause" Palestine policy, recently report- ed.--
in Europe are saying that per Revier.
haps the war will be postponed antil 1941, though others fear that there may be time for a little one between now and then. Certainly the Japanese mili tarists are taking no chances.
RUSSIA ANNOYED WITH NORWAY
Refusal To Order Trotsky To Leave
Moscow, Sept 12.
Their latest enterprise is the creation of what may almost be described as an independent Air Hitherto all Japanesa
Force.
KWANGSI-NANKING
SETTLEMENT
GENERALS RECEIVE
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SEALS OF OFFICE
Appointments Accepted
Canton, September 12.
The Kwangi delegates having returned to Nanning and de- livered the seals of office to Generais Li Tsung-jen and Pei Chung- byi, pesce may now be considered as settled.
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It is reported that immediately after receiving their seals of office and letters of appointment, together with a personal letter from Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, Generals Li'Tsung-jen and Pei Chung-hai, besides approving of the contents of Marshal Chiang's letter, called a melting of all the important military and civil offi- cials, when General Liu Wai-chang and General Tang Shih-tseng informed those present of the result of the negotiations.
and "Red of a Morrocan Kald: Lilac," Lord Gorell's highly enter taining murder mystery, were pub lished by John Murray issued in his
All present expressed satisfaction the Central Government to admin with the terms and conditions ofister the oath of office to Generats 23. Fletion Library another of P. C. Wren's stories "Beggars' Horses.
the Central Government and the Li Tsung-jen and Pel Chung-hsi. A highly successful book of Fleet contents of Marshal Chiang Kai- has fixed the 15th instant 15 the Street reminiscences published shek's letter, particularly when it date of his departure for Nanning. about two years ago was Mr. James was known that the Central Gov- It is reported that he will be uc- Milne's "Memoirs of a Bookman,"
ernment had decided not to dis- companied on his important mis- it was recently issued in a Cheap band or reduce the strength of sion by Generals Chen Sing and Edition on August 18th. by John the Kwangel military forces, or Wang Shao-hung, and pernapa Murray and should certainly re-transfer or replace any of the mill-
General Yu Han-mow may join the peat its original success.
tary affairs."
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MADAME SUN'S INTEREST
Liberation Of Political Prisoners
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London, Sept. 12. reported that Madame of the Soong Hing-ling. widow late Dr. Sun Yat-sen., who has been living at Loo Shan, has re- cently left Loo Shan for Shanghai
via Nanking.
It is said that her arrival in Shanghal is in connection with the matter of the liberation of political offenders.
Owing to the satisfactory" result After the ceremony is over, it is of the meeting. General Tang expected that General Pei Chung- with Shih-tseng has decided to return hat will return to Canton
Generals Ching. Chen and Wang. to Canton to-day.
Generals It is
It is also reported that the Cen- reported that Ching. Chen and Wang will fly to tral Government has decided to Nanning to see. General Pel Chung- appoint General L Chi-sum as hsi as soon as General Tang Shih-Head of the Military Training De- tseng returns. and urge
him to partment and General Chen Ming- assume the duties of his new office. shu as Chinese Minister to Soviet It is said that Generals Lá Taung-Russia, and that the mandates will jen and Pei Chung-hsi telegraph-be issued in the course of a few ed to Canton yesterday accepting days. the Central Government's appoint- ments and welcoming Generals Chen Bing and Wang Shao-hung to Nanning.
It is reported that the troops of the Central Government are being rapidly withdrawn from Kwang- tung Province.-- Chinese Evening Post.
It is well-known that Madame Sur has long been interested in the liberation of certain political
· KWANGSI NOTES RISE
Carton, Sept. 13. offenders, the matter having been discussed with Marshal Feng
Owing to the successful conclu
Yu-hsfang
sion of the pence settlement ne- at 100 Shan and i.she hopes the question will gotiations, there has been a sud- b satisfactorily settled by the den rise in the value of Kwangsi congress of people's representa-paper money, and a further rise
is anticipated. tives to be held in Nanking in
General Tang Shih-tseng was ex pected to return to Canton, but owing to the heavy rains and not been floods, his arrival has announced yet.
November next- Chinese Evening Press, ·
ITALIAN MILITARY
PREPARATIONS
Intensification Indicated
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Withdrawal Of Troops Ordered
London, Sept. 12.
GEN. TSAI AGREES
As to the question of the rear- ganization and future of the Nine- teenth Route Army. It is said that General Tsai Ting-kai, who has ex- pressed his high appréciation of the "Central Government's efforts in the cause of peaceful unification, agrees to loyally abide by the Cen- tral-Government's decision.
PENSIONS SCHEME
Benefits For Local Police Officers
Provision is being made under the police pensions regulations for the grant of pensions, or other allowances to certain members of the Police Force who may volun- tarily retire before the completion ol their retiring age. This is being effected by a proviso to be added to Regulation 6. reading as follows: "Provided nevertheless that it shall be lawful for the Governor- In-Counèll to grant a pension,
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
The forthcoming wedding 13. announced between Floyd George Henry, motion picture distributor of No. 1131 Del Pilar, Manila, P.I. and Katherine Bryan MacLean. of 808 South Hudson, Los Angeles. California, USA
Atholl The Chiet Justice. Str MacGregor and Mrs. MacGregor the friends to bid were among
the Puisne Judge, Mr. farewell Justice J.J. Hayden, and his wife, who left for a short holiday in Japan on Staurday.
The launch Lila conveyed Mr. gratuity or other allowance, cal Justice and Mrs. Hayden to the culated according to the principles.s. Sarpedon where his friends upon which pensions gratuities gathered to wish him bon voyage. and other allowances are calculat- ed under these regulations, to any officer who, with the consent of the Governor and with the ap- proval of the Beeretary of State. has voluntarily retired before the completion of the age and service paragraph (a) and specified in
not later than the 4th June. 1938.
A further addition to the general pensions regulations is made as follows;
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Castro- Dr. and Mr. R. A. de Basto returned to the Colony by the Empress of Canada, from Japan. on Friday.
The name of Mr. S. E. Faber has been added to the list of authoris-- ed architects.
Mr. J. W. Franks, O.B.E., resim- ed duty as Superintendent of Pri- son on September 4.
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His Excellency the Governor has Notwithstanding anything appointed Mr. K.M.A. Barnett to contained in any of these regula-be Administrative Assistant, Sani-
tary Department, tions, where the Governor has con- sented, under the proviso to see- tion 8 of the Peasions Ordinance. 1932, as amended by section 2 of the Pensions Amendment (No. 3) Ordinance, 1936, to the retirement of an officer before such omicer at- The grant of a commission tains the age of fifty years, or Dr, George Ingram Shaw. M.B.. where
on thể ch B. as L'eutenant in the Hong an officer retires abolition of his office under sec-Kong Volunteer Defence Corps is tion 8 (1) of the Penalons Ordin- lhotified. ence. 1932, any previous election
It is notified that His Excellency made or option exercised by such
under these regulations the Governor, under Instructions officer may be revoked and remade or re-received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has ap- exercised as the case may be"
pointed Mr. Thomas Jackson Hous- ton to be a Cadet Officer, on pro- bation.
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CORONATION
PLANS
Advantages Of The Longer Route.
TYPHOID. FEVER FROM HANDSHAKE
Unsuspecting Carriers
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Mr. A. H. Walters, chief technical asaistant. Albert Dock Hospital.
So far, the troops of the Nine- teenth Route Army have not re- tired from the Pakhoi, Lim Kong and Hop Po districts of South West SEATS TO BE CHEAPER London, discussed the problem of Kwangtung, and General Yu Han- mow has telegraphed to Generals
"combating typhoid at a recent sit- of the confer- A large number of inquiries con- ting in Edinburgh LI Tsung-Jen and Pei Chung-hsi cerning facilities and the price of ence of the Pathological and Bac- requesting them to order the imme seats to view the processions on teriological Laboratory Assistants" diate withdrawal of General Yung's the day of King Edward's Corona Association. Mr. A. B. Cheyne, troops, so that they may be re- placed by the troops of Comman- by agencies, but bookings could the chair.
tion next May have been received Edinburgh, vice-president, was in der Tam Shan of the 158th Divi- not begin until the rontes were alon.- "` ``
announced and plans for the erec- tion of stands could be seriously considered.
Chinese Evening Post.
FORMER PREMIER OF CHINA
Mr. Pan Fu Passes
Mr.
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flim Mr. Walters exhibited a dealing with the investigation of a ship's native crew for a typhoid carrier. Until comparatively re- cent times, he said, enteric fevers were responsible for more deaths soldiers in India among British than cholera. Enteric fevers also
occurred in countries situated in
The lengthening of the route for the return to Buckingham Palace Rome, Sept. 12.
compared with that taken by King IntensiAcation of Italy's military
George and Queen Mary on the oc- preparations was indicated in an
casion of their Coronation in announcement by Signor Musso-
Westminister Abbey in 1911 was temperate climatic zones, but were lint to the Cabinet that special
Pelping, Sept.. 12.
welcomed yesterday, not only be generally of a much less virulent Fu, Dissatisfaction that Norway has
grants would be made to raise the
ex-Premier of cause it will enable many more type than those contracted in the was usually military preparations to declined the Soviet's request" to
Owing to the serious mature of China, died here shortly after thousands of people to see the tropics. Infection necessities of the international the refuse Leon Trotsky the right of
Pakhot incident. Marshal midnight this morning. He is pageantry but because the provi- transmitted in food or water, but asylum is expressed in 1. note nilitary aviation has been tied to situation and perfect it within a Chiang Kai-shek has telegraphed | survived by a nonagenarian fathersion of additional stands should the most dangerous source of despatched .to the Norwegian the regular army. Each division certain period of time."
ordering the withdrawal of troops and twelve children. He was lead to a revision of ideas of the fection was from people in the Government by the Soviet, saying has had its own squadron of The communique states that the
the Nineteenth Route Army native Tainan, Shangtung.charges which may be made for acute or convalescent stage of the that the Soviet is not satisfied aeroplanes, designed to serve as policy of self-sufficiency, especial from the Pakhol area, so as to After attaining high honours in seats. It is understood that some disease or from carriers. The last with the restrictions. Imposed on
the Imperial examinations, where- of the prices asked for the letting mentioned, for reasons not yet an "auxiliary to the land forces ly in regard to raw materials for prevent complications leading to M. Trotsky's liberty and express-
military purposes, has already
the increasing of the tension, upon the degree of Chun-hst was of windows on parts of the route clearly understood. could swallow Ing the opinion that the Nor- and doing little more than scout-
given noteworthy results and will which already exists.
conferred upon him, at the age which seemed to be certain of in- enteric bacilli, but they did not wegian attitude in not in confering from the air.
be continued, with extreme rigour.
So far. General Tsal Ting-kat of only twenty, he had a disting-clusion have been almost prohibl, suffer any ill effects. They show
ed no clinical symptoms or other with the friendly relations
--Beuter
has not obeyed the orders of the uuished career in politics. He held tively high.
indications to warn them of the between the two countries.—.
Central Government. but is still many important government posts
menace they carried. Any sua- busy making warlike
after the revolution in 1912. He processions on May 12 extend over prepara-
ceptible person could become tions in the Pakhol area.
had been twice Minister of Fin-about six miles, and the King wil
directly infected by a friendly Owing to the arrival of four ance. Minister of Communications, pass some of the largest buildings handshake with a carrier. In the Japanese gunboats at Pakhof, and and Prime Minister in the Peking in London. It is certain that tem- case dealt with in the film the car-.
will be erected in the danger of complications arls-regime when Marshal Chang Chio-porary stands
rier was found to be a member of" ing. General Chiang Kai-shek hasin was in power. Ever since the the Mall in the vicinity of West- the crew who was responsible for Warsaw, Sept. 12. telegraphed to Generals Li Tsung-downfall of Marshal Chang. he had minster Abbey, and along Con- the handling of the ice which was Now that the report of the safe jen and Pel Chung-hst to order lived in retirement at Dairen.. stitution Hill, and there will prob-placed into drinka. landing of the Polish balloon. Lopp, the immediate withdrawal of the Da-Dao News Service. has been received, the final placing Nineteenth Route Army from Pak- of the balloons which participated hol.-
mity
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SUPPORT FOR NANKING
Kwangsi Conference Decision
Shanghai, Sept. 12.
Kwangst held an important con-
All the high political leaders in ference at Nanning yesterday and
Now these separatë air squa- drons" ure to be united into an Air Corps under a central com- mand which, though still part of the army, will have considerable power and independence. This is said to be the initial step to wards the creation of a separate Air Force on the model of the Western Powers. For such's martial and aggressive nation Japan has been curiously slow to
unanimously decided to support | develop her air arm. The coun- the Nanking Government, accord- try, which is mostly rough and
BALLOON RACE PLACINGS
"Hong Kong Daily Press" Special)
the Gordon Bennett Race are Chinese Evening Press.
announced as follows: 1. Belgica,
1,710 kilometres; 2. Lopp, 1,560 km:
3. Zuerich, 1,525 km 4. Deutsch-
ing to Chinese p-csa reports from mountainous, is unsuited for fyland, 1,500 km.; 5. Warszawa, 1,470 the south. An official manifesto, which will be signed by Generals ing; Japan's technical skill does km.: 6. Polonia, 1,440 kr.; 7.
LA Tsung-jen and Pei Chung-bsi as well ́as the Provinelsi Governor of Kwangsl, will be issued in the near future.
Meanwhile General Liu Wel- chaing, a high staff officer of the
Bachsen, 1,200 km; 8. Maurice
not at present cover the making Mallett, 1,120 km.; 9. Auzskarg, 950
of high-quality engines; and it is said (with what truth one does not know) that for physiological reasons the Japanese are not well suited to become pilots.
km: 10. Berstele, 890 km.- Transocean News Service..
MOTOR RECORD
SALT COMMISSIONER RESIGNS
PAKHOI POPULACE UNEASY
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The routes to be
used for the
ably be stands in Hyde Park which
will give a good view of the pro-
cession as it passes down the East
Carriage Road. Clubs in Pall Mall surprise and led to considerable erected stands outside their build- confusión.
ings for the Jubilee procession fast It was stated yesterday that the. year, and these, it may be expect precautions taken at the time of ed, will be provided again. Among the Silver Jubilee procession to Canton, Sept. 13. Since his appointment as Salt hotels from which the return pro- see that balconies used as stands Commissioner of Kwangtung Pro- cessión can be seen are the Vic-along the route were safe will be vince. It is reported that Mr. Tong tória, in Northumberland Avenue, repeated for the Coronation, and Nanning. Sept. 13
Hol-on has been devoting all his the Piccadilly, the Cumberland, at may be intensified. District sur In consequence of the report time and
to matters Marble Arch, and Grosvenor House veyors will inspect various struc- attention that the Garrison Commander. connected with the salt affairs of and the Dorchester, in Park Lane. tures which might be thought Major-General Oong Chao-huna, Kwangtung Province,
considerable disquietuds had been caused among the populace there. A deputation arrived here from
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TRANSPORT QUESTIONS *
dangerous,
Vistors to London for the Coro-
and his division now stationed in A short time ago he was order- Pakhol would shortly be replaceded to return and make his report The gathering of the crowds nation will come from all parts of to Mr. Kung Chang-hal. Head of may be eased by the fact that the the world, but more particularly Salt Lake City, Sept. 12...
the Nanking Finance Department. routes are served, directly or with- from the Dominions and Colonies The London motor-racing driver.
It is now reported that Mr. in a few minutes' walk, by 12 Un- of the British Empire and from John Cobb, with three co-drivers, Pakhol and as a result of Tong Hal-on has tendered his re-derground stations, but it must be the United States. A great many driving & Napier-Rallton created a new world's record with Taing-jen the supreme comman been accepted.
car, lengthy interview with General Lignation, and that the same has kept in mind that the improve applications for the reservation of ment in transport facilities during rooms have already been réceived the past quarter of a century has by the leading hotels. There will 3,603.90 miles, at an average of der of the Kwangsi: forces Chinese Evening Press.
encouraged the gathering for great be some advance in prices for the ceremonizi occasions of multi- Coronation period, but it is stated tudes such as were unknown in that these will not be unreasonable mea-comparatively recent times. The and that charges for rooms gener-..
size of the crowds at King George's "ally will not be more than 50 per funeral took the authorities by cent. above the usual rates.
Kwangtung Army, who arrived at Nanning yesterday from Canton
But Japan is also extremely with the final terms from General Chiang Kai-shek, reported that fearful of air attack from Vladi- Generals Li Tsung-jen and Pei vostok in the event of a war with Chung-hat had accepted the terms. Russia; she also affecte a nervous The situation at Pakhol is easier, anxiety concerning the aircraft according to Chinese press reports (tor Hong Kong, which state that carriers in the United States
150.16.miles an hour, for 24 hours General Li consented to reconsi- the 19th Route Army is definitely navy. She is therefore deter- preparing to withdraw from the mined to build up a first-class on the Boneville Bait Flats, Utah, der the situation and to lostruct city in two or three days, in ac-defensive" Air Force defenzell's land speed record. They also responsibilitier of
the scene of Bir Malcolm Camp | Major-General Cong to take the
the situation thorised to take whatever cordance with the Government'sive, at least, until it has been broke six intermediate records for the time belog. In case of an
sures he thought At......... Da Dao New Bervice.
instructions
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built.
Reuter.
Invasion, Gen. Oong will be au-