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First Speech By King Edward
VIEWS SPANISH
EVENTS WITH
CONCERN
"Memory Of King George Will Live Long"
London, Oct. 30.
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CHIANG KAI SHEK'S
MANILA MAN BIRTHDAY MESSAGE
First Exercise Of
Extradition Order
SERIOUS
ALLEGATIONS
J. H. van Heiber, alias Heiber John Henry, Manila' mining man who waived extradition proceedings when he appeared before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magis- tracy. on Thursday, will face charges of falsification of 'com- mercial documents when he turns to Manila.
During his speech at the pro- Extradition papers" have teen rogation of Parliament, King Ed-made out by the United" States ward VIII said, "I am addressing High Commissioner's office you for the drst time as you Manila. upon whose. request sovereign
before I desire
Heiber was arrested when the to express once more my deep Empress of Asla docked here on appreciation, of the sympathy Wednesday morning. The office of which has been extended to me the High Commissioner is enabled and my dear mother in every part, to take direct action on the request of my dominions. I have been of the Commonwealth government profoundly touched by the univer
virtue of the sal expression of affection and authority recently vested in the respect with which my beloved Philippine once by order of the father was regarded. I am well President of the United States. assured that the memory of King This is the first exercise of the George's life of devotion and a function since that order, remitting service will live long in the hearts of his people."
King Edward
Lhe
by
extradition
CONSULTING ENGINEER The first complaint against the fugitive was made by Antonio Byyap and the amount involved was 4,000 peace,
Mr. von Heiber was the consult- ing engineer in charge of develop ment work on the properties of the Cabis Mining Association and the Bicol Gold Mines Association near Manito, Albay, Reports canë by him during the past year and a half, and up to July, 1936, have stated that a considerable quan- tity of ore was blocked out.
A plot mill was purchased for the Cabit property, and a decision to purchase and construct a large
Remarkable Tribute
Paid To Mother
Urges Nation To Glorify National Heritage
AMAŽING PERSONAL REVELATIONS
Shanghai, October 30,
Amasing personal revelations are made in Generalissimo Chiang Kai, Shek's birthday message to the nation in which he describes in detail the sufferings and poverty in his youth following the death of his farmer father when he was nine years old.
The
Generalissimo pays re- markable tribute to his mother ("stern but kindhearted teacher"}
who made him aweep the noors IM
and do other chores in order to train him to endure hardships.
Marshal Chiang Kai Shek
MILITARY CAREER.
She always showed great interest his education and backed himm up when де decided
career. military
Although
a
20
11 this meant that be was unable to contribute towards the upkeep of the family until the first year of the Republic - he realised hiz desire to serve his country came before the need to -serve the tamily.
Even in later years his devotion
10
the
in the task of national “salvation often entailed neglect family but he -never-forgot his mother's teachingà, atka
This his first 25 years Wes spent in hoping for the better- ment of the lot of his family; the second 25 years striving for the betterment of his nations What - would the next 25 years bring?: -
Poverty' would, not prevent his. family winning through in the end under the guidance of his mother. Similarly he failed to see why China shouldn't attain strength and prosperity by the exertions of her people,
UNPRECEDENTED CRISIS
The nation, said the Generalis-
While relatives and friends mil was made by the Bicol Gold looked on indifferently his mother trustees upon his recommendation. maintained the family in the face Several consulting mining en- of oppression in the Ching engineers examined both pro- | dynasty by officials who ruined simo, was facing an unprecedented pertles and their reports have thetr varied considerably from Mr. von Helber's, and unit holders were informed that on neither property was there are blocked out.
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GLOUCESTER HOTEL"
MANAGER
Presentation From Staff
farm
taxes.
with
extortionate
GIRL FIGHTS ROBBERS
Valuable Bracelet Lost In Scuffle
al
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OLD RESIDENT
Mr. F. W. Stapleton's 70th Birthday
One of the oldest residents in the Far East, Mr. F. W. Stapleton, celebrated his 70th birthday yes- terday.
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BY
"LAST QUARTER"
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RACE 1 Burgomaster, » Diogenes. Copper Idol.
RACE 2
Bothesay Bay. Merry Fatty. Hogmanay.
RACE 3
King's Parade.
Old Star. Shamrock
RACK 4 Shib Yin Grand. Shang Four.- Wentworth.
RACE 5 Merry-Fatty. Hogmanay.
City Life,
RACE 6 Ginger. Wisdom Stag.
Pani Fones.
JIM MOLLISON SUCCEEDS
Safe Landing At ̈ Croydon
Harbour Grace, Oct. 29, Jirt
Mollison, famous British
hopped of long-distance filer, from this: Newfoundland seaport at 8.40 pm GMT, |-
He made a perfect take-off and headed out across the Atarific on his lonely road,
He hopes to land at Croydon within 14 bours;- Beuter's Bulletin Servien
"I have viewed; with concern and anxiety the events in Spain during the last three months. My Government have spared no pains to promote and encourage humani. tarian efforts to mitigate the sufferings of the Spanish people. My Navy has acted in accordance with its high traditions in re- lieving distress. It has been thei consistent policy of my Govern- ment to attempt to localise this unhappy struggle and with this end in view they seconded
On the occasion of his resigna.
Miss Rosemary Lam, of 163, Fuk French initiative for the non- tion as Manager of the Gloucester Wah Street, first floor, Kowloon, Intervention Agreement and have Hotel, Mr. T. L. Newman, familiarly was going to visit a friend at 281, energetically co-operated in its known to hundreds as "Tin" was Cheung Sha Wan Road. Ascending negotiation and application,” the recipient last night of a hand-the stáira at the latter address she some dress watch, the parting gift stood aside to allow a Chinese The speech observes the eisen-from the staff of the Hotel.
ton was born in Bedfordshire, and 9.56 a.m. The crossing from Har-
tial measures for strengthening
going down the stairs to pass joined Watson's in London in 1883. bour Grace occupied 13 hours 16
minutes. the three defence forces which remain in Hong Kong but, his plans allow the man coming up to pass has
It is Mr. Newman's 'Intention to her, and, at the same time, to Sent out to the East in 1889, he
served in the different THIRD CROSSING OF ATLANTIC has been steadily pursued and
at present are somewhat indefinite. her also.
branches of the company in Amoy,
London, Oct. 30. rejoices the marked increase of
To-night will be Mr. Newman's
Jim Mollison" who' landed. at- Foochow, Manila and Hong Kong.
Els tenure in office in the East | Croydon this morning is the first-
man to have crossed the Atlantic has earned for him the many friends who hold him in high three times. The machine be- esteem. A keen horticulturist, Mr.haved splendidly. and its average
trade and employment and the diminution of unemployment, Reuter.
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last night in this Hotel which owes he put his arms around her neck, When the first man resched her,
so much of its popularity to his zealous and expert management. STEPUITSJPJEWELS Parrow
Another Winner!
The number of winners which Mr. Donald Black, has ridden must be legion--a’most.” Here he is on * Snowy River ?? after an- other win on Saturday at the Happy Valley bouZNE.
and struggle ensued during which both of the combatants fell down the stairs."
When Miss Lam picked herself up she found her gold bracelet was missing. She looked out of the doorway and saw both men run- ping towards Shamshulpo.
The bracelet is an old American ornament valued at $50. She felt the loss very keenly because it was an, heirloom.de
The robbers were not armed, and Miss Lam fortunately did not re- ceive any injuries.
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON; 12.13/16ď
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30.3/16.
Upon his retirement from Messya. A. S. Watson and Co., ten years ago, Mr. Stapleton purchased a residence in Kowloon Tong, where he has since resided. Mr. Staple-
JIM - MOLLISON
Later. Mollison landed at Croydon at
Stapleton has been for some years speed was 200 miles per hour.
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an active member of the HK Horticultural Society, and he prides himself on his magnificent garden. Mr. Stapleton is still hafe and hearty for his three corsara and ten, and well-wishers BİNICETE- ly hope that he will celebrate many more birthdays to come.
“DORADO"
MANILA GOLD SHARES
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NEWS INDEX
The RMA "Dorado" left Kaf Tack yesterday at 11.15 am." for Penang, carrying Mr. Juan Trippe, president of the Pan-American Airways and Mrs. Trippe, together with Mr. R. Lord.
Mr. and Mrs. Trippe according Cables. to the Imperial Airways sailing Church schedule are bound for Delhi, Radio Prog While Mr. Lord 15 bound for Amusements Penang
Local Diary
A further passenger is bound for Binder Action Batavia Freight amounted to Police Courta 9,095 kilos while the mall weighted. Sports 85,357 kilos.
Mall Notices
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