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Hongkong Daily Press.
Registered as a Newspaper at the General
Post Office in the United Kingdom.
No. 24547.466T**=* B*A***T HONG KONG,
EX-GOVERNOR'S THANKS
H. K. TRADE RETURNS
Increase Of 36.3 Per Cent
QUARTERLY STATISTICS
SCALING THE BANK
The Imports and Exports De- partment (Statistical Branch) re- ports that the combined values of Imports
of and exports
mer- chandise as declared during the first quarter of 1937, totalled $237.4 millions (£14.6 millions) as com- pared with $174.2 millions (£11.2
Workman's Ride-Up millions)
To His Work
"Hi-ya-ho,,,hi-ya-ho." and so it went on. Looking to where the "labourers' song" came from, one expected to find a gang of coolles moving a giant plece of timber, "but no such sight grected one's
eyes. What was it, then?
All of a sudden a European re- sident--one of the "Colony's most prominent tal-pans-passed by, on his way to the office, and remark- ed. "Extraordinary; they have the most up-to-date scaffolding and yet they keep to the same old primitive coolle."
way of hauling up
sides for dear life while he made slow progress up the wall!
(Continued on Back Pare,
CORONATION
in the corresponding
period of 1936.
The total visible trade of the Colony increased by 36.3 per cent, in the first quarter of 1937 as com- of pared with the Arst quarter 1938 In terms of local currency and by 30.4 per cent in terms of sterling.
Imports of merchandise totalled $131.7 millions (£8.1 millions) in the first quarter of 1937 ascom- pared with $93.2 millions (£6.3 millions) In the corresponding period of 1936, and exports $105.7 millions (£6.5 millions), as com- pared with $78.0 millions £49 millions).
"In terms of local currency im ports increased by. 34.1 per cent and exports by 39.1 per cent. In terms of sterling Imports incress- led by 28.6 per cent, and exports
by 32.7 per cent..
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SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1937. AD BOTAD4****** Price Per Month. $3.
His Excellency the Officer Ad-" ministering the Government has received the following letter from Sir Andrew Caldecott:--
R.MS. Empress of Japan, April 17th, 1937. Str. I have the honour to re- quest that Your Excellency will accept, and convey to all others responsible, my sincere gratitude for the excellent arrangementa made for my departure yesterday.
have written
to separately Military, Naval, RAF, Volunteer and Police Headquarters, but there were many Civil Servants and
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RACES
POSTPONED
As a mark of respect to the late Mr. S. Y. Liang, the popular Chinese jockey, whose death occurred yesterday, the Fourth Extra Race Meeting arranged for this afternoon, has been postponed,
The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 1.
CHINA-GERMANY AIR SERVICE
Nanking, Apr. 23.
A direct air mail service between china and Germany is contem- plated by the Ministry of Com- munications, whereby the service will begin at Peiping and end at Berlin,
The fights will be undertaken by the Eurasta Aviation Corporation,
which maintains a fleet of Junker planes for the present China ser- vice. The proposed stops are Han- kow, Canton, Hong Kong and Hanci.
The Pelping-Canton service has been suspended over two years. This service will probably be re-
IMPERIAL PREFERENCE?
QUOTAS TO BE ENFORCED
OFFICIAL ACTION
· URGED
"Information has been received by the Chamber of Commerce that in the near future it will be the rule throughout the Colonial E-
willans ho must have been put JOSEF LAMPKIN med arst before the European pire that no textile goods sported
to much extra work by the cere- monies and I would like them to know how very deeply, I appreci- ated the marvel'ous send-of that was accorded me.
I have the honour to be, Sir.
Your Excellency's obedient servant, (SD.) A. CALDECOTT."
His Excellency
The Officer Administering
the Government.'
Hồng Kong
Recital In Canton
t
Joset Lampkin the famous American virtuoso who recently delighted a large and appreciative audience at the King's Theatre when he gave his inaugural recital in Hong Kong is giving a recital by special request in Canton at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at the Grand Theatre.
connection is undertakën ---- Union News.
GUNBOATS PROCEED
TO HAINAN "«
Canton, Apr. 23. It is reported that two gunboats Hals and Chinnan of the Kwangtung Navy have gone to Kainan Island on a cruise and to suppress piratical activities.— Chincse Evening Press.
Chinese Jockey
Death Of Popular Chinese
from Hong Kong will be exempted as British goods from quota res. trictions on entry into any De- pendency where quota legislation is in force, unless they are accom- panied by a certificate to the effect that they have been spun. woven and finished within the British Empire," states a circular issued by the Hong Kong General to the Chamber of Commerce merchants and manufacturers of the Colony.
ÄLL-EMPIRE PRODUCTS The circular goes on to say that "It will be the duty of the certi- fying authority to satisfy himself, before giving any such certificate, that if the goods are only proces- sed in Hong Kong, the cloth so | processed has been woven in some A gloom was cast over local, most popular members of the
THE FUNERAL
other Empire country from yarn racing circles yesterday when the Jockey Club, and he was always
The tuneral procession of the late spun in an Empire country, and death was announces of Mr. S. Y. esteemed as a rider in whom those Hong Kong Sanatorium. Happy nnished in Hong Kong, all the Mr. 6. Y. Liang will leave the that, if they are both woven and Llang, the popular Chinese jockey, sterling characteristics of fairness Valley, at 7 pm, to-day arriving a used has been spin in an
It will be remembered that Mr. and sincerity were strikingly mant-at the Wing Pit Ting, Pokfulam, Empire country. Liang was thrown during the inst race of the Third Extra Race Meet- ing, on April 10, and he was pick- ed up in so serious a condition that It was deered necessary to remove him immediately to the hospital. Mr. Liang was taken to the Hong Kong Sanatorium and although his condition was regarded as critical, hope was held out at one time for his
the recovery. He died Banatorium at 1.35 p.m. yesterday.
fested formances.
all his many per at 3 pm, where hast respects will jerse MADE UP GOODS
be paid.
FAMILIAR FIGURE :
And to be sure, hauling up 'a coolle they were. A gang of about eight coolles, perched on a plank half-way up the new Bank build- Ing. were hard at work, pulling up
TWELVE MONTHS FIGURES a piece of plank. on each end of
During the twelve months which was attached a strong rope, and in the plank was seated an-period ended March 31, 1937 the other workman, hanging on to the total visible trade of the Colony amounted to a value of $866,5 mullions (£54.2 millions) as com- pared with $638.1 millions (£58.8 millions) during the twelve month period ended March 31, 1936 Imports totailed $485.9 millions (£30.4 millions) as compared with $365.9
millions (£32.7 millions); and exports $380.6 millions (£23.8 millions) as" A recent Imperial Airways Ber-
compared with $272.2 millions vice out of Singapore carried
{£24.1 millions). Imports increas Coronation Addresses from the ed by 32.8 per cent. in terms of Sultans of the Federated and Un-local currency, and decreased by federated Malay States and from 70 per cent. in terms of sterling: the Government of the Straits
whilst exports increased by 99.8 Settlements to His Majesty the
per cent in terms of local currency King,
and decreased by 1.2 per cent, in These Addresses left Singapore on Wednesday, 14th April. and terms of sterling; the total visible "were due in London the following trade of the Colony increasing by position, Mr. Llang was one of the tended to members of his family. Wednesday, 21st April. They will be presented to His Majesty by the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
MESSAGES FROM
SINGAPORE
DIVINE WIND GOES
TO ROME
Paris, April 23.-The Japanese Monoplane Divine Wind left Paris this morning for a visit to Rome.-
Reuter's Bulletin Service
35.8 per cent. In terms of local currenty.
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YESTERDAY'S RAIN
The rainfall recorded at the Royal Observatory yesterday, be- tween 9 a.. and 9 p.m. totalled 0.625 inches.
Hong Kong Clipper Schedule
The
new Clipper ship the NC-34. recently christened the Hong Kong Clipper which is due to arrive here on April 28 from Manila is the same plane which was used by Captain Edwin C. Musick in making the inaugura fight to Australia. It is under the command ·of Captain A. E LaPorte. On board this plane is K A. Kennedy, manager of the Pacific division, Pan American. Airways, and Phil Beret and Mr. Olsen, airways employees; states the "Manila Bulletin."
The ship weighs 42,000 pounds loaded and carries 32 passengers, It has a wingspread of 118 feet and carries 1,783 gallons of fuel. It is powered by four radial en- gines with a total of 3,000 horse-
·MALAYAN REVIEW /
New Feature See Page 8
power, and has a normal cruising speed of 165 miles per hour. The ship is equipped with a new type of wing flaps and numerous ad- vanced Instruments for ocean Aytng.
According to the present sche- dule, the Hong Kong Clipper, as auxiliary ship, will take off from Manila at 8.30 am. April 28, to arrive at Macao at 1.30 p.m. It will take off from Macao at 215 p.m. to arrive at. Hong Kong at
2,46, p.m.
On the return trip. it wil leave Hong Kong at 8.30 am. the fol- lowing day," April 29, to arrive in Manila at 1.30 p.m. Air mail wili. be transferred to the regular Clip- per, the China Clipper in this case, leaving Cavite at 9 pa April.29.
The first passenger fight from Manila to Macao and Hong Kong will start from here on May 5. It is expected that close to 20 round trip passengers will be carried on the inaugural flight.
Mr. Llang, who was riding Tabby
Cat at the time of the accident, was thrown heavily in the back stretch nearing the Black Rock.
STERLING QUALITIES
Of a quiet and unassuming dis-
LT.-CDR. BARRY
Popular Officer Departs
Lieut.-Comdr. R. 8. Barry, RN, a very popular officer on the China Station, left for Home yesterday having completed his period of service here where he has been Anti-Piracy Officer since November 9, 1934. He was a passenger on the R.M.A. Delphinus which took off from Kal Tak yesterday for Penang. -Commander Barry is travelling | all the way to London by air and will connect with one of the new Imperial Airway's Empire liners at Alexandria, on the last span on his Journey.
Commander Bårry figured pro-
minently in local cricket and was a keen golfer. Besides his work an Anti-Piracy Oficer, he also did duty with the Hong Kong Naval Defence Force.
JOCKEY CLUB INQUIRY
"It is not clear how this legis-
The Jockey Club issued the follation will affect. the trade in Mr. Liang was one of the most lowing statement on April 13: made-up goods. It may also be that, with changes in the "word- famillar "gures in the race-courge "Enquiry was made by a quoruz ing of the certificate, knitted and for the past few years Real Stewards at the Race Course
on Saturday the 10th instant, into goods will come under quota res- regularly donned the red, "dark-
the circumstances of the accident rictions. Possibly, also, woollen green and black colours of the
goods will be affected. to Mr. Llang Sai Yen which oc-
"The Chamber of Commerce has Lan stable. Race-goers will re-
curred during the last race of the day. From the evidence given by asked the Government to address other Riders in the race it appears enquiries on these points to the that Mr. Liang's mount Tabby proper authorities, and meanwhile passes on this information to Cat" fell through galloping on to the pony immediately ahead of those interested in the form in
which it has been received." him, viz. "Happy Venture." enquiry will be resumed when Mr. Liang ha recovered sufficiently to attend."
member his fine win on Cossack's Beauty about a year ago when he paid his backers over $200 for their ss bet. In addition to this Mr.
Liang had many successes to his credit and the deep sympathy of a large number of friends is ex-
Murder Trial At Sessions On Tuesday
WHO'S WHO IN THE CASE
Chiu Yuk Fal. 24, draughtsman Public Works Department, is ac- cused of the murder of a woman, believed to be.
The
TO PAY CALL
ON GOVERNOR
HEALTH RETURNS
Two cases each of diphtheria and enteric fever were notified to the local Health authorities on Thurs- day.
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DR. STEWART
MEMORIAL
Sir Robert Ho Tung To The Rescue
Speaking at the Queen's College Old Boys' Association annual din ner, hed at the Kwong Chow-
Restaurant fast night, Sir Robert Ho Tung, the oldest past pupil, present at the function, and the Arst president of the Q.0.0.B.A.. said:
"I am amazed to learn that the scholarship in memory of Dr. Stewart has lapsed. I was very sad to hear this news. bub with the President's permis- slon, and also the Headmaster's, I shall be very glad to contlaste with the scholarship to perpetuate the memory of Dr. Stewart."
Sir Robert, whose announcement was greeted with prolonged ap- plause, then went on to say that Dr. Stewart was beloved by all
who
knew him.. After leaving Queen's College, "Dr. Stewart be- came Secretary for Chinese Affairs,
(Continued on Back Page)
WEDDING AT REGISTRY
Featherstone Levy
A wedding of considerable in- terest to Naval circles took place at the Registry, Bupreme Court. yesterday, the contracting partles being Lieut.-Comdr. Ernest Charles:" Henry Featherstone, HMS. Decos, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fea- therstone, and Mrs. Jean Elspeth Langley Levy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Walker.
The Registrar of Marriages, Mr. T. 8. Whyte-Smith, oficiated and. the witnesses were L. Comdr. E. C. L. Turner, Mrs. E. Turner and Lt. J. F. CochraELE,
After the ceremony a reception was held on board HMS. Decor when a large number of brother officers of the groom and friends attended. to offer, their felicita- tions.
Mr. Paul McNutt Funeral Of
сад
Due To-day
Mr. Paul McNutt, the new Ameri
High Commissioner in the
wife and daughter, will arrive this Philippines, accompanied by his
President Hoover from the North morning aboard the Dollar Iner
Mrs. Kaufholz
Alice Maud Marie Kaufholz whose The remains of the late Mrs.
death occurred at her residence. At 8.50 this morning the Goy- No. 1, Norfolk Road, Kowloon
Cheung Yuk Ching, allas Cheungen route to Manila. Sam Ku, áged 27,
on the third floor of 323, Re-ernor's motor launch, Britannia, Tong on Thursday were interred clamation Street, on February 28.
Counsel:-
will leave Queen's Statue Pier with Capt. W. J. R. Cragg, AD.C. in the Roman Catholic Ceme- tery yesterday evening, the funeral- For Crown, Mr. E. H. Williams, ministering the Government (Hon.
to His Excellency the Officer Ad- rites being conducted by Re7. Assistant Attorney General;
For defence, Mr. Leo D'Almada, Mr. N. L. Smith) and Mr. Howard jun, instructed by Mr. D. L. Steel-Donovan, Consul for the United lett, of Messrs. G. L Hall Brutton States of America, on board, for and. Co.
Kowloon Wharf to meet the new High Commissioner.
The case will be heard before the Chief Justice, Sir Athol}. Mäc»
His successor is Lt.-Comdr. R. R. Gregor, and a jury, and will begin
Helbert, R.N.
THE DOLLAR
T.3. ON LONDON: 1s. 2-27/824. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-3/8 ;.
London Silver Market
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, Apr. 23, London silver prices to-day were down 1/8 as follow
April 22 20-5/16
"Spot
Forward
20-3/8
April 23. 20-3/16 20-1/4
on Tuesday at 10 am..
Three days have been set aside for the hearing.
The 'accused was committed, from the Kowicon Magistracy.
JAPANESE COTTON
MILLS
Tientsin, Apr. 23,
Father Maestrini. of St. Teresa Church, assisted by Rev. Father G. M. Spada.
Madam C. M. Piveteau and Mr. and Mrs. U. Azzolini.
In addition to a wreath sent, by deceased's husband which Was lowered inta
the grave, Horal tributes were sent by the follow-
log
Mr. Nicky Storkey, Mr. and Mrs. LC. R. Souza, Mr. H Thorgersen, Mr. Ping Kwong Yuen, Mr. Faul Hascké, Mr. and Mrs. Viggo G. R.. Madsen and Miss J. Madsen, Mr. Mrs. Kaufho'z, who was 64 years of age, had been a resident of this H. Lange, Mr. Kurt Gerloff, Mr. Colony for about 35 years. AHH Mueller, Mr. F. Kue'ps, Mr. According to present arrange-native of France she was the wife
Ernst Funck, Mr. EL E. Fiebig, Mr. M Jebsen, Mr. J. HL Jessen, Mr. ments. Mr. Paul McNutt will pay of Capt. J. Diore a master mariner. an informal call on His Excellency after whose death she married Mt. T. Jorgensen, Mr. John Bykes, Mr. H: Wiels, Mr. A. J. Walters, Mr. the O.AG. at 11.30 s.nt.
K. L Kwong, Miss M. E White, Mr. John H Pang. Capt. Elberg and Mrs. Elberg, Mr. F. L. Storkey, Mr. L. Hammann, Mr. and Mrs. Piveteau, Mr. M. Tang, Mrs Al-.. bert Rey, Capt. and Mrs. H. H Fantham, Mr. and Mrs. Engel- brecht and family."
Mr. McNutt will be the guest of Kaufho'z, who, for several years was chief engineer of the steamer Mr. and M. Lambert Dunbar at
Michael Jebsen. a luncheon to-day at the Hong Kong Jockey Club..
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