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MOTOR SMASH CAPTURE OF
Mount Davis Road
Tragedy
MISADVENTURE
VERDICT
PAILINGMIAO
CONFIRMED
Town Falls After Seven Attacks
Further hearing-of the death'in-
Pelping, Nov. 25. quest of the late Mr. Odd Brus The capture of Pailingmiso is gaard, Manager of Messrs. Thore-confirmed from reliable sources in sen and Company, who met his death in an unfortunate accident on Mount Davis Road" on October 24, was heard before Mr. W. Scho- held, at the Central Magistracy
afternoon.
Mr. B. D. Evans held a watching brief for the driver whose lorry coflded with the deceased's car. Mr.. W. A. Mäckinlay appeared on behalf of the deceased's relatives and Trame Inspector Saunders was for the police:
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China's Resources
MR. T. V. SOONG'S PLANS
Canton, Nov. 21. Mr. T. V. Boong, Chairman of the National Economic Council, arrived here by train yesterday, To-day he will preside at the opening of the Cahton branch of the Bank of Canton,
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Mr. Soong was accorded a most
weihua which state that victory was due to brilliant tactics by the Suyuan command. Learning that the lavaders expected 5,000 rein- forcements from Chahar on Nov. 25 the Chinese decided to attack immediately with two regiments of infantry and one of cavalry commanded by Generals Sun Lan Feng, Wang Chiang Kuo and Chao Cheng Shou respectively. This force made seven attacks on Pai- lingmiao before the town. tell When aeroplanes Aew over the town from Chahar yesterday they were greeted by the unwelcome alght of Chinese dag waving in the breeze. It is reliably reported that 4.000 defenders at Pallingmian were lead by a number of Japanese. The victory at "Pallingmiao bas
raised the hopes of the Chinese for a clean sweep to be made by
Invaders not only in Suiyuan but also in Chahar the last part of which has been in the hands of
the Manchoukuoana since last year.- Reuter.
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SLUM CLEARANCE
:
HOW HONG KONG LAGS
Ceylon Sets Good Example
BY
E. J. M.
How often we hear Hong Kong referred to as the model city of the Orient and, as we are made to believe, one of the "heal- thiest residential spots in the Far East. There is much evidence to prays these claims and the visitor is somewhat impressed by the clean-looking appearances which the towns present. Sanitary standards here appear to be higher than elsewhere, and the con- stant cleaning of houses and shops, rarried out under Govern- ment supervision, is certainly reassuring.
...
MERELY A CLOAN.
which are nearly ten perches in However, all these merely con-
extent each while the remaining aktüté à superficial cloak to screen 96 blocks are about five perches Hong Kong's slum-land, hidden be- each The sub-lease by the Coun- hind pleasant residences and busi-cil is for a period of 50 years with ness establishments Bere Chinese the option of renewal for a further sardines, in rather mouldy tene- families are literally packed like period.
ment buildings which in other cities would have long been con- demined. The walls of the "Data" are nearly in ally cases falling down through delapidation; un- afghtly marks remata where chunks of plaster have fallen off.
Poverty in Hong Kong is in a distressing state. The Chinese are the main sufferers, and it is only natural that as long as there is a roof over their heads to shelter them from the elements, they have little, urge to bewall their lot Reller is perhaps à strange word to their ears and those who have benefitted by it are few.
OLD HOUSES DEMOLISHED One of the conditions on which
the Central Government sanctions
ed the lease of the reclaimed area was that an applicant for the sub- lease of a building site should, on
occupying the new house which he
puts up on that site, allow the Council to demolish the house het originally occuped if it does not cauform to the requirements of the Housing Ordinance.
Thus the Jafina Urban Distrlet Council is aiming at clearing, the "plague spots" of the Karayur dis Nanking. Noy. 25.
trict by building model cottages The capture of Pailingmiao. Is
for the Karayur.poor through its Owing to the loss sustained regarded here as an important
programme of stum-clearance. through the unfavourable rate of Victory destroying the northern ___ HONG KONG'S INACTIVITY
*PRIVATE ENTERPRISE exchange, the Management of the base of the regulars who, been Whilst contemplating the condi-Enquiries made in Hong Kong Chinese Section of the Kowloon-threatening at the rear. of tions under which our poor are rerrat, that the nearest Sappren Canton Railway has decided to Butynan defenders, also menacing obliged to éxist, itzis of interest to
to this method of relieving com tion in the focal districts 7 have increase the fare of third class the line of communications be-realise what is being done towards
tween Suiguan and Ninghsta. passengers from $1.40 to $1.60.
Asium-clearance in other cities of nearly all in the past been at Although the proposed increase further fall of the town will the world.
tempted by private enterprises. Same of these have proved success* has been approved by the Super- enable the Chinese troops to de- intendents, of both sections of the vote their entire attention
ral bat in most cases they have Railway, no public notification has east Sulyuan.
failed because of the intrusion` of i been issued yet.
land and building speculators, but these have all catered to thể mid- die classes and not to the working people.
It is reported that the increase will be publicly notified an Desia- ber 1 next-
Chinese Evening Pres.
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Many
papers characterise the capture as "the first step towards the recovery of China's lost terri- tories."
The meeting between the Japanese Ambassador, Kawagoe and General Chang Chun within a week is now believed to be im- 28 Chinese authorities are awaiting the report of Tuan Mou Lan who is investigating the situation in Julyuan..
warm and enthusiastle welcome by Caligraphy Exhibition possible
the civil and military officials, and representatives of the leading commercial and banking bodies of the city. Mr. Soong's father be ing a native of Hainan Island, the Hainan Island community of Can- too also united in giving him a rousing welcome.
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It is reported that Mr. Soong
BY CHINESE CHILDREN
The Hong Kong Chinese Educa-
tional Society is organizing an
has a big scheme for developing exhibition of caligraphy by the
the mineral, timber and natural resources of Hainan Island, which will be financed and supported by the Central Government.
It is understood that the scheme includes road-making, construction
students of all the schools in the Colony.
Interviewed this morning 'Gen, Ma Chan Shan, the famous de- fender of Nonni River Bridge. declared, "I greatly rejoice over
'CEYLON'S PART
Poor residents of the Karayur
slums. Jaffna, Ceylon, are being induced to move on to the Govern ment rec'aimed area where several cottages of varying sizes, costing from 400 to 1800 Rupees are being constructed
The Jaffna Urban District Council obtained from the Central Government the lease of twelve acres, out of the reclaimed ares, in trder to house the slum dwellers of the most congested and insanitary part of the town.
The Council has divided the leased land into 140 blocks, 44 of
,
the fall of Pallingmizo although FOOD SHORTAGE
am unable to participate in the battle. myself."
Unconfirmed reports state that Shangtu was also captured by Chinese troops-
The work of planning and or- ganizing the exhibition is near Reuter, completion, and the rules and re- gulations for the guidance of the b work, the rebuilding of towns, anu ? youthful exhibitors have already the creation of new harbours for shipping.
Mr. T. V. Boong is famed for his ablity as a financier and economie expert, and Generals Li Tsung- Jen and Pei Chung-hsi have in- vited him to pay a visit to Kwel- lin and give the Kwangsi author- ities the benent of his advice" and experience.
Chines Evening Press.
been cliculated.
Yesterday copies of these rules and regulations, were sent to the different schools in the Colony. and all students desirous of send- ing specimens of hand-writing for the exhibition are requested to register their names
The exhibition will be open to the public on December 13- Chinese Evening Press...
FUNERAL OF LATE C-IN.C. CHINA STATION
The funeral procession of Admiral Sir John Kelly (late 0- in-C. Chins Station) arriving at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, London
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LONDON SILVER
PREVENTION
Construction Of Rural Granaries
EXECUTIVE YUAN
MEASURES.
Nanking: As a preventive mek Sure against the shortage of foodstuffs in the country, the Executive Yuan has promul gated a set of outlined measures for the construction, of rural gra-"] naries and the accumulation of grains in various places.
The measures have been under formulation of the Ministry, of Interior for some time. The pre-
MODEL SETTLEMENTS
In this connection # is interest- ing to recall that, in 1911, a group of private residents, not a few of whom have been pioneers for the expansion of the Colony's residen- Kal areas over the Kowloon penin-s sula, planned a scheme to create
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DEVALUATION IN CHINA
Striking Progress
GOVERNMENT'S FAR SIGHTED POLICY
London, Nov. 25. During the twelve months which have elapsed since the Chinese devaluation and currency reforma much has happened to put heart? into the once despondent holders.
cial News" in a leader to-day. Be- of Chine bonos says the "Finan”
ferring to the restoration of ex ternal equilibrium. which was achieved only partly by the re duction of imports, the paper points out that this striking pro gress has been accompanied by sent nation-wide shortage of food- the adoption of a vigorous and farsighted policy by the Nationins stuffs as a result of food, drought. Government. Recent developmenta (From Our Own Correspondent) banditry, and wholesale export by offer no reason for doubting Bir London, Nov. 25. unscrupulous merchants prompted prederick Leith-Ross's internal London silver prices to-day were their early promulgation with a up 1/3 as follow:---
view to preventing the recurrence Nov. 25 of a similar deplorable situation in 21-1/16 the future and regulating" "food 21-1/16 supply throughout the country.
According to the measures,, gra- naries will be classified into sixternal revival as will tend to des
trvy” conditions where social andi kinda.
political unrest flourishes,--! Beuter
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Besides the accumulation grains in readiness for famine, the granaries should also be utilized for the development of rural productive enterprises.
which he referred to the ordered political survey given yesterday in development under a strong Cov
ernment having the full backing of public opinion and such in-
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