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THE BUDGET
Criticisms And Explanations.
ARGUMENTS
EPITOMISED
A Biḥ to apply a sum not exceeding $25,582,690 to the Public- Service for the 1937 financial year was passed unanimously at the meeting yesterday of the Legislative Council
Full reports of the Budget speeches appear on pages 3.6.7.10 and 1. The Governor's speech is on page 8.
Epitomies of the arguments submitted by members.. are follows:
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The Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Senior Unofficial Member criticis- ed the "untsir" contribution by bachelors in the Government ser- vice towards
Government the Pension Scheme.
The Hon. Mr. J. P. Bragg spoke of the need for better road man- tenance, and also touched upon agricultural development in the New Territories.
The Hon. Dr. S. W. T80, Senior Chinese Member, referred to the cordial reiations between Canton and Hong Kong as exempluted by the Governor's recent visit to Can-
ton.
also voiced by this peaker, who appealed for a reduction in re- lation to this "burden.“ «
The Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell drew a melancholy picture on the sub- ject of the Colony's trade.
The Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson confined his criticism to the Gov- ernment Marine Surveyor's De-
partment
The Hon. Mr. A. W. Hughes said
That the vote of $80,000 to be ex- pended in
anti-malarial
"would not go very far.” -
Terrific War
In Europe
RUSSO-GERMAN
CONFLICT
Germany, Stronger Than In 1918
LORD ROTHERMERE'S PREDICTION
Shanghai, Oct. 7, "
A prediction that there will be a terrific war in Europe within a year was made. by Viscount Rother- mere on the arrival of the Empress of Japan en route to Hong Kong. He said that Chancellor Hitler will be ta Moscow within three years, and that a Russo-German war was inevitable. Germany was "stronger to-day thân în 1918.
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COL. DOWBIGGIN CRICKET
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"Presentation From
Volunteers
SPLENDID RECORD
OF SERVICE
A pleasant function was held at the Hong Kong Volunteer Da Tence Corps Headquarters yester- day evening when Lt. Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, retiring Commandant." was presented with two silver saivers.
The names of officers of the Corps were inscribed on one saiver, and the other was presented by the ranks of the Corps.
Lt. Col. R. C. B. Anderson, the new Commandant, said that it was with marked appreciation that they all met this night to pre sent Col. Dowbiggin with a small taken of their appreciation of his services to the Corps.
He was sure that England will be able to stay out of a European Anderson, work.
war, although she is taking no Steps to ensure her neurality.
The Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North. the Colonial Secretary, in his re- ply agreed with the Hon. Mr. Hug- hes, but said that it was as much as the Government could afford
at present."
The Hon.
Mr. J. J. Paterson, the Government's policy in the proposed increase of motor taxa- Lion. He also criticised the Ex- cess Water Charges and out- His Excellency, the Governor, lined 1 comprehensive scheme paid warm tribute to publie char whereby an additional, three perity and volunteer services in the
cent on the assessments could | Colony. He also congratulated
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Asked if the League of Nations might not intervene for peace be- tween Germany and Russia, Vis- make me laugh" count Rothermere repiled: "Don't
Beuter.
SHIPBOARD
Mr. Edwin Taylor: C.M.G.: on the DRAMA INQUEST
be raised as a separate "Excess the Colonial Treasurer, the Hon.
the educational Referring policy of the Hong Kong` Govern- ment Mr. Lo stated that it was
to
a known fact that to "the 'aver- age Chinese parent in the Colony the problem of giving his children a sound education is dificult, if not insoluble.":
ary
Criticism of the Colony's Milit
Contribution payment was
Distinguished
Japanese
Visitors
Tour Of Observation'
AT HONG KONG ON WEDNESDAY
It was announced yesterday by the official spokesman, of the Japanese Consulate General, that a party comprising nine members of the Japanese House of Peers and two officials of that Cham- ber, would arrive in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
It was explained that the party was engaged in a "tour of obser- vation" which embraced Southern China and that Hong Kong would constitute the base from whence the party would travel to Swatow and Canton. The New Territories have also been included in their comprehensive itinerary.
The leader of the party is Mr. 2. Horikiri, formerly Mayor of Tokyo, a prominent" member of the House of Peers.
Included in the party is Di. N. Hijikata, one of the most famous of Japanese jurists who formerly Occupied the Chair of Law at the Imperial University of Tokyo.
(Continued on Back Page.)
TWO TYPHOONS
Manila Warnings
The following typhoon warning telegrams were despatched from Manila at 2.25 p.m. yesterday through the American Consulate General:-
Typhoon In about 141 degrees Long E and 11 degrees Lat, N., moving. W.N.W
Typhoon in about 128 degrees Long E and 16 degrees Lat N.. direction unknown.
measures he had adopted to er
sure every possible economy.
The speeches lasted from 2:30 p.m. till 4.30 p.m..
The bill was passed unanimous- 17
(Full-report,af· Budget speeches on Page 2. Governor's speech on Page 8).
ROBBERY ON
JUNK!
Young Woman Stabbed
A robbery, attended by stabbing, the victim being a young woman on a fishing junk, was reported to the police yesterday, Yeung Sap Luk, aged 17 years, was stabbed three times in the arm, and was removed to the Kowloon Hospital where her condition was reported to be not serious.
VERDICT AT
INQUEST
There was no gift, added Col. that was adequate enough to express their thanks to him.
He was glad that. Col. Dow- biggin was still in the Corps with them, and he was sure that they could expect the same service from him that was accorded in the past fapplause).
FINE RECORD OF SERVICE
Major E. J. R. Mitchell, OB.E addressing. Col..Dowbiggin, recapi- tulated the retiring Commandant's fine record of 30 gears"- BELVIDE.
"During the war." he said," "as you were not eligible for service
(Continued on Back Page.),
Gen. Chan Seng In Colony
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The Inquest into the death of Hui Shing Chau, who was shot by Sajan Singh. an Indian guard, aboard the Hai Tan, in the early hours of a recent morning. was. General 'Chan Seng. Chief Mt concluded before Mr. Balfour, sit-tary Adviser to Generalissimo ting as Coroner, ass'sted by a jury, Chiang Kai Shek arrived from at the Central Magistracy yester-Canton yesterday by train to cal day afternoon.
on H E. the Governor to return
The jury returned a verdict that the recent visit made by 'Sir An- Sajan Singh was justified in drew and Lady Caldecott to Can- ton as guests of the Genera issimo shooting the deceased.
In
summing up. h's Worship and Madame Ch'ang Kai Shek 11 said that the jury could not ar- is understood that an official re- rive at a verdict against the Inception has been arranged for Oc- dian as he was doing his duty and tober 21, the revolver had deep handed to hm by a superior officer. The deceased was evading the law and therefore took his life in his own hands.
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Deliveries Of
RECORD Big Score By Shanghai
Parker Hits Century
LOSE FOUR WICKETS
COLONY
Shanghai, Oct. 7. Bright cricket featured the second day's play in the Interpart match between Hong Kong and Shangbal
The Northern team, whose total at the end of the first day's play was. 286 for six wickets, went on to score the magnificent totalTM of 479 runs before they were dismiss- ed. Shanghal thus created a re
Hong cord
aggregate beating Kong's 456 for nine wickets scored --
in 1909.
H. V. Parker, with aggressive batting, scored 100 not out, Leckie contributed 84. Pat Madar 53 and Bridge 45.
Hong Kong have scored 91 for the loss of four wickets. The dia- missed batsmen, are Colledge. Garthwalte,
and A. H. Madar.
Pearce
E. F. Fincher and Nazarin, will continue the Colony's innings to- day
FINE WEATHER The weather was fine and the wicket played perfect.
Leckie (51 not out) and Pat Madar (50 not out) continued Shanghai's innings.
(Continued on Back Pare.)
Notes And Specie Large Quantities For Hong Kong
Pressing notes
Report Regretted "Daily Press"
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*Boxes.. labelled with the Ameri can Express trade mark contain- and specie from the Central Bank of China, arrived in. Hong Kong yesterday from Shang- In Monday's issue of the "Hong Whilst every effort is being hal for storage in the vault of the Kang Dally Press" there was pub-made to supply early the Increas Bank of Canton. The fishing boat was anchored shed a report conceming a per ing demand for coples of the It was ascertained that another. off Ngau Tau Kok village. Kow-formance given by Mr. Max Ma. "Hong Kong Daily Press," the large shipment will arrive on loon City, when the robbers board-lini at the invitation of members Management would be grateful if Friday by the "President Polk" ed the craft. But before they
of the Hong Kong Club.
those subscribers, who have cea- could do anything a hue and cry
Whilst no exception has been son to complain concerning late was raised followed by the blow-
taken to the zone or accuracy of deliveries, would please make their ing of police whistles. The wo
that report, yet it has been inti- complaints direct to the elty ofce MANILA GOLD SHARES rian was stabbed by one of the
mated to us that. as the function jelther by letter to the Managing maranders. The robbers dived
was of a private nature, the chair Director at Marina House, 15-19 overboard and Swam to shore
man and members of the commit- Queen's Road, or by telephone, where they made the'r escape.
tee of the Hong Kong Club con- 30251 or 33383. sidered its publication a breach of
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON
19., 2.13/16d.
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30.5/16.
LONDON SILVER
MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent).
London, Oct. 7. London alver prices to-day were unchanged for "Spot" and down 1/18 for "Forward," as follow:-
Spot
Forward
Oct. 6 .20-1/8 20-3/16
L
As our social writer who sup- plied this report, and who was one of the guests en that occasion, was unaware that she was com- "mitting à social transgression by writing appreciatively of an en- joyable function; and as we were merely actuated by the purest of journalistic motives in publishing It we can only conclude by ex- pressing our sincere regret at hav- "Ing perpetrated a report which apparently was privileged in the social, but not in the journalistic sense. The Editor.
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Prompt attention will be given to all complaints.
WARSHIPS
IN
HARBOUR
HMS. Phoenix arrived yesterday from Kagoshima, Japan.
Positions of warships in harbou yesterday were as follows:--
North Wall: HMS. Decoy. Bouth Wall; HMS. Defender. East Wall: HMS, Pandora, ELM.S. "Oswald, - HM.8. Proteus. Regulus..
North Arm: H.M.S. Daring, West Wall Dock: HM.8. Duchess,
3 cases of typhoid were notified | H.M.8. Diamond, H.ME. Lowestoft
to the local health authorities for the 24 hours ending October 6. ¡Oct. T Of these, two cases occurred in 20-1/8 Victoria, and one in the New Ter- 20-1/Britories.
Only one case of diphtheria was notified from Kowloon,
In Dock; HMS Dainty, HMS Diana H.MS. Olympus.
Taikoo Dock: EMS. Regent.. No. 3 Buoy: HMB, Adventure: No. 7 Buoy: HMS, Moth. No. 13 Buoy: HMS. Tarantula. Foreign: UA8. Mindanao.
Local Dealings
Buyers
Raubs.. $11.35. Venz. Goldfelds, $53. Benguet Explor., 41 cts.." Demonstrations, $1.60. Paracale Gumaus, $14. San Mauricio, $5.85. United Paracale, $3.72.
Sellers Benguet Explor., 45 cts. Ipo Gold, 39 cts.
*Bales. Benguet Explor, 43, cts. Big Wedge, 82 cts. Demonstrations, $1.00. Paracale Gumaus, $1.53. San Mauricio, $5.90-5.95. Suyor: Consol, $1.21. - United Paracale. $3.72.)
(Full quotations on Page 12)
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