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No. 24475. * *¶¶+ HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY "29, 1937.伍拜雞 日月正年燊世玖仟登英 Price
ANOTHER SERIOUS TRAIN
MISHAP
RAIL TRAFFIC SUSPENDED
Express Engine And Coach Soviet Dispute With
Derailed
PASSENGERS SAFE: RAILWAY
EMPLOYEE HURT
Following in the wake of the railway disaster on January 16, less than a fortnight ago, when fire broke out on board the Kow- Ionn-Canton express train resulting in the deaths of 77 passengers, another mishap, though of a much less serious degree, occurred yes terday afternoon when the engine and a coach of an express train from Kowloon to Canton" became derailed at Tong Tau Ha in Chinese Territory..
The tram, comprising engine and ten coaches,, left Kowloon Railway Station at 12.45 pm. yesterday and was due to arrive at Canton shortly before 1 p.m.
The railway authorities did not haye much information concerning the accident when a "Dally Press" representative called at the Kow- toon Station yesterday evening. but it was learned from a message despatched from the Station MA ter at Tong Tau Ha to the Chinese Section of the K.C.R. at Canton- a copy of which was transmitted to the British Section-hat the passengers were safe.
EMPLOYEE HURT"
A ticket collector, named Li -employed in the British Section
FUNERAL SERVICE.
ABOARD "POTSDAM"
At. 11 a.m. yesterday the fune- ral service on board the a.a, Pots- dam for the late Mr. Wilhelm Rex was held
The dining room of the Pots- dam. had been decorated in an ap- propriate manner for the occa- sion. Many local Germans were present, Herr A. Gelewsky acting German Consul General, and Frau Gelewsky being present.
The service, conducted by the ship's person, was opened by a hymn sung by the congregation. Thereafter the ship's orchestra played a funeral march, and the parson held the funeral oration His touching words were followed by an address of the Captain. Herr O. Prehn, who was evidently deep-| ly moved by the sad fate of Wil- helm Rex who leaves behind a young wife and two small children,
The service was terminated by the band playing "Ich hat einen Kameraden" (I had a comrade), during which the German salute was given by the congregation.
was hurt as a result of the derail ment but his injuries are stated to be of a slight nature,
Tong Tau Ha station, the scene of the accident, is 48 miles from Kowloon and is situated between Cheung Muk Tau on the north ar Canton direction and Shum Chun on the south. The express, trains from Kowloon and from Canton cross at Tong Tau Ha where there are two loop lines. The trains should normally have crossed at 2.02 p.m.
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LONDON-SYDNEY,
AIR MAIL
Britain Agrees To
Australian Proposals
Melbourne, Jan. 28. The Premier, Mr. J. A. Lyons, announced that Britain has agreed to the Australian air mall pro- posals,
A bi-weekly service taking seven days between London and Sydney will start next January-
Reuter's Bulletin Service
Amongst the beautiful wreaths sent were those by the North Ger- man Lloyd, Melchers & Co., the local group of the National Bocia- list Party, the 58. Bremerhaven. Mr. and Mrs. Gelewsky and Mr. and Mrs. Nocht,
The ashes of Wilhelm Rex, who was cremated in the Colony, are being taken to Germany in tastefully simple wooden urn, with brass Attings, (W.L.)
Coronation
Publicity Media
Manchukuo
Tokyo, Jan. 28.
Allegations of ill-treatment of Soviet employees by Japanese and Manchukuoana has led to a: dig» pute between Soviet Russia and Manchukuo, according to a mes: sage received here.
45 8 result of the dispute. through traffic on the railway be tween Huffenho and Vladivostock which links the Eastern borders of Manchukuo with the Siberian port has been suspended by the Soviet authorities since the disagreement arose,
Mr, Ohmura, general manager. Manchukuo State Rallway, has made a statement denying the Soviet allegations and declares that a thorough investigation goes to prove that they lack founda- tion.
Mr. Ohmura has also requested members of the Europe-Asia through traffic conference to urge the Soviet authorities to resume tramc- Reuter,
"CHINESE UNCERTAINTIES " SEE LEADING ARTICLE
ON PAGE 8.
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GOVERNOR FOR CEYLON
"No" Question Of Reconsideration"
Official Statement
The following official message from the Secretary of State for
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Bishop Yu's inspiring Message
[From: A 8pecial 'Correspondent.]
"A year of satisfactory progresa was revealed at the annual speech day of the Cheung Chau Govern- ment School held yesterday after- ncon when Mr. E. J. Edwards, In- So I thought when I found my-, culture. To a scholarly knowledge spector of English Schools, distri-seli among the privileged few who or his own literature, graced by buted the prizes. In the course istened on Wednesday evening to the peculiar charm of manner as- of a brief address, Mr. Edwards a stimulating talk given ab Rlect sociated with the Chinese H, he referred to the pleasant situation Hall by Monsignor Yu ́Pin, Catho-adds all the culture which many of the school and added how lucky'] Be Bishop of Nanking. the Cheung Chau boys were to be Не able to attend a school Ike that
| Referring to the Boy Scout Movement, Mr. Edwards said that It had many things to teach the boys" and recommended all those
We receive many distinguished vialtors in Hong Kong..
Is this, possibly, the reason that so often, like angels' visits,
we only know that they have come when they have` gonet
the Colonies to His Excellency the Governor, ar Andrew Caldecott was yesterday forwarded to the Press by the Colonial Secretary:- From: Secretary of State, London, To:-Governor, Hong Kong. Dated: 23rd January, 1937. Received: 24th January, 1937.
"I have received telegram (1) trom Unofficial Members of Execa- tive Council. Hong Kong, and (2) from Chinese Members of Executive and Legislative Councils pressing strongly for your retention at who could to join... Hong Kong on the ground of out-with flags and after the function The school hall was decorated standing qualifications for the post
tea was served and asking that the question of your transfer may be reconsidered
The Headmaster (Mr. Cheung Please inform these gentlemen Kim Pak) presided. that I have read with pleasure their tribute to yourself and have every" xympathy with their desire that your services should not be lost to Hong Kong, but that your appointment to Ceylon was decided upon for reasons of high publie policy and that I regret there can be no question of its reconsidera- tion,"
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· HEALTH" RETURNS
Seven cases of diphtheria, three from Hong Kong and four from Kowloon, and one of enteric fever, were reported for the 24 hours ended on, Wednesday.
General Von Seeckt's Funeral
l'uneral cortege" of Cofonel-General· Hans von. Sescki, :" Founder of the Reichswehr.” Chancellor Hitler, General Goering, Fieldmarshal-von. Blomberg, Minister of Defence, (to the extreme right) Calonel General Høys, Secckt's successor in office, "Admiral-General Rasder, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy and Colonel-General von Fritsch. Commander- In-Chief of the Army.
"H.K.R.A." Bulletin
Informative Publication
The Coronation Publicity Sub-Canterbury. The contents will in- Committee met last Tuesday even- clude a special photograph of Els ing and decided that the channels Majesty and of other members of to be used for informing the public the Royal Family. Coronation
Published by the Hong Kong of both local and Empire corona- verses by the Poet Laureate, an
Rifle Association, and, functioning tion " celebrations would be the article entitled "The King's Ma-
as the official organ of that or- Press, the Broadcast, and the Hong Jesty" by John Drinkwater, a short
ganisation, The “H.KRA" Bulle- Kong Travel Association. All story of the King's life, and an ex-
tin is a worthily informative pub- three have expressed their willing-planatory article on the Corona- ness to afford all possible as- tion Ceremony and the Procession.lication, judging by the current
edition. sistance free of charge.'
The Hong Kong Broadcasting Some discussion took place re, Station hope to be able to relay The major portion of the letter- garding the suggested production the ceremony from Westminster
press is devoted to a detailed ac of, a. Souvenir programme of the Abbey and the possession of a copy.
count of the Brst annual dinner local celebrations. The suggestion of this Programme will enable which was such a memorable suc was, however, discarded as it was listeners to follow the Service word. cess, and this excellent récord is ascertained that King George's for word. The public are there well supplemented by three full Jubilee Trust will place on sale in fore advised to order their copy page, photographs taken at that
very happy function. all countries copfes of the onciali from their booksellers now in or- Bouvenir Programme of His Ma- der that a suficient quantity may
The Editorial points out the use jesty's coronation. This will be an be obtained-in time from England. fulness of the organisation and gale in Hong Kong bookshops In addition to the relaying of as gives ample proof of the earnest- about three ́ ́ weeks before the much as possible of the actual ness of the members in financially coronation.
ceremony, the Hong Kong Broad- | supporting a cause which they The Programme will bear the casting Station will also arrange rightly deem of national as well as
domestic significance. Royal Coat of Arms in Colour and a special local coronation: DIO- will consist of 32 pages. It will gramme
The Hong Kong Travel Associa contain a special message from the King to the Empire and the full tion will take steps to inform all text of the Coronation Bervice to- likely visitors to the Colony of gether with an introduction to the what they may expect to see and Bervice by the Archbishop of hear.
Names of over three hundred members who have been awarded handicaps, an award being given only after three appearances on the ranges, are itemised in the final pages of this publication.
China's Postal Services
Report Published
The Ministry of Communications and Directorate General of Posta have just issued their report for the year July 1, 1934 to June 30, 1935 and, as in the case of the previous year, the compilation gives a very comprehensive survey, both in English and in Chinese, of the work of the Departments con- cerried.
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON: Is. "2.29/32d."
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30.3/8.
LONDON SILVER MARKET
(From Our Own Correspondent)
Pam London, Jan. 28, London silver prices to-day were up 1/16 as follow:
The year under review opened Spot with the convocation by the Min- Forward
istry of Communications of a m- tional postal conference when the chief postal oficials of the country. assembled to exchange views and consider measures for the improve- ment and greater efficiency of the service. As a result many resolu tions, aiming at reform and deve- lopment, were adopted, some of these having already been put into effect.
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