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No. 24573. ANETT¶R ET HONG KONG, TUESDAY, MAY 25, 1937.
OIL TANKER REFLOATED
Two Months Salvage Work In North Formosa
GROUNDED IN THICK FOG
Salvage operations on the s.s. Angelina, an oli lanker, which ". sank after she ran aground in the early morning of February 23 in the midst of a thick fog near Talhoku in North Formosa proyed. fruitful when she was floated at 9.30 p.m. on Sunday night.
She carried no passengers and no lives were lost, although the members of the crew had a very trying time in their efforts - to save themselves.
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Salvage work had been in"progress for about two months.
The Kowloon, Docks rescue tug Henry Keswick arrived on the scene of the disaster on March 21. but returned on March 26 on discover- ing that the Angelina was very badly damaged and that her (the tug) staying there would only be a waste of time, as she (the Ange- lina) needed preliminary work, such as "sealing up, before the actual salvage work could be commenced.
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The Henry Keswick proceeded to North Formosa again on May 18 and after six days of strenuous work succeeded in refloating the oll tänker.
In an exclusive interview with a Dally Press" representative Mr. J. M. P. Willense. Superintendent Engineer of the Asiatic Petroleum
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Mr. Wong To Chi and his wife photographed, at the Valley Race meeting.
CHINA REVIEW
SEE FEATURE PAGE 8
KING'S BIRTHDAY
PARADE
His Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government, Mr. N. L Smith, has agreed to a proposal put forward by the military autho- ritles for the celebration of the birthday of His Majesty King George VI by a parade at Statue Square on June 9. It will be simi- lar to the parade in 1935.
DUKE OF NORFOLK SELLS ESTATE
式拜禮 日伍廿月伍年染卅佰玖仟登英 Price
EMPIRE DAY SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S
Vast Congregation Including Overseas Representatives
London, May 24.
The King and Queen paid their second visit to the city within a week when they drove in an open carriage to St. Paul's to attend the Empire Day Service which was also a Thanksgiving Service for the Coronation.
Their Majesties, who were accompanied by Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, were enthusiastically cheered-along the route in the morning sunshine."
Princess Margaret Rose
Queen Mary and twenty other members of Royalty were also present. "Around them sat the British Prime Minister, Mr. Stan- ley Baldwin, and other Cabinet Ministers, also the Prime Ministers of the Dominions and representa- tives of India and the Colonies.
The congregation numbering 4.- 000 included 1,400 from overseas.
The Prime Minister of Canada," Mr. Mackerzle King, read one of the lessons, and Rev. Aubrey, Mo- derator of the Federal Council of Evangelical, Free Churches, read the other. The Archbishop of York delivered the sermon and the Archbishop of Canterbury pro- nounced the Blessing.- Reuter.
French Airmen LA MERI TO
Due To-Day
DANCE HERE
Seeking Prize For Treat For Hong Kong
Flight From
Paris To Tokyo »
With a baggage list of seventy trunks and boxes; Mme. La Meri the celebrated Spanish-American dancer will arrive in Hong Kong. shortly, and will make her only ap- here at the King's
The French airmen. Marcel Doret (pilot) and Francois Michel-pearance
'tir'd
letti (radio-operator-mechanic), Theatre on Monday July 5, at 9,30 flying a Simoun monoplane in their race from Paris to Tokyo to gain a prize of 400,000 francs are. expected to land at Kal Tak Air Port at 11 a.m. this morning. They will remain for an hour after
The West Rasen estate of the Duke of Norfolk was 'rold recently. | landing and will then take off on
The village of West Rasen, with the last stage of their flight. its thatched roofs and quaint 14th Century hump-backed bridge. is one of the most charmingly secluded retreats in Lincolnshire.
BRITISH AMBASSADOR GOES
TO PEITING
Nanking. May 24. The British Ambassador to China, Sir Hughe Knatchbull- fugessen. left for Peiping at 9.30 a.m. to-day- Heuter.
New Japanese
Policy In China
Shanghai, May 24. Tokyo reports outline the "new China policy" as follows:-
1. Japan will not selfishly fall to appreciate, that the 'Nanking Gov- ernment's power is gradually ex- panding as long as the special position of Japan in North China is not infringed on.
2. It will guard closely, however, against the growing tendency for peace and order in North China to be disturbed as a result of the compromise between Nanking and the Chinese Communista,
3. Negotiations for adjustment of relations shall be started as soon a possible. The first matters to
the lowering of high tariffs against Japanese goods shall be made an urgent question for negotiation.
5. Abolition of the East Hopel regime and acquisition of political power in North China, which Nan- king, reportedly means to demand- of Japan, if brought up by the Chinese at this time would tend to
Thus the prudence of the Chinese aggravate relations further. regarding these matters is fully anticipated.
6. Japan will co-operate with China against any nation attempt- ing to sacrifice the latter and will reject any negotiations that would
be negotiated on shall be exclusive-bring China under international
ly economie, and political questions control. At the same time, it will shall be avoided for the time being. | avoid friction with the other coun-
4. For smooth trade and econo- tries interested in China.- #mic co-operation in North China,
Union NewsR-
In order to win the prize the French airmen must reach 'Tokyo by 4 pm.. (Hong Kong time) on Wednesday. If they arrive here on time this morning they will emash Andre Japy's record of last December.
Doret made an attempt on the prize last January but crashed in Siam.
Doret and Michelletti tock of from Paris on Saturday afternoon, (Continued on Back Page?.
AIRMAIL SERVICE
RECORD
London, May 24.
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An airmail service record was
Mme. La meri is one of the select band of famous women who can hold an audience throughout an evening's enternainment without assisting artists. Such women are Indeed rare, Ruth Draper, the famous "Disouse" is one, and La Argentina: the Spanish dancer who
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HONG KONG'S NEW GOVERNOR
London, May 24.
Sir Geoffry Northcott, newly ap- pointed Governor of Hong Kong sailed from Georgetown, British Gulapa, at midnight for London en route for Hong Kong- Reuters Bulletin. Service.
established between India and DERBY
Britain when the Imperial Air- ways' liner Canthopia landed at Southampton yesterday.
sunset stopping at Athens, Brin- The plane left Alexandria at
disi, Rome and Marsellles en route.. -Reuters Bulletin Service.
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON DONDON: Is. 2-13/168. TT. ON NEW YORK: 30-7/16.
ANXIETY
London, May 24. The American colt. Perifox, second favourite for the Derby on the walking list, had tarred za Joint which is causing considerable anxiety to his thousands of backers.
bandage Wearing a
near the foreleg, Peritfox is on the "easy" Ilat to-day confined to walking exercise with Enfeld.
Princess Elizabeth
Premier
Will Not
Resign Fascist Party In Japan
Shanghai, May 24.
A Tokyo dispatch to the Central that General Senjuro Hayashi, the News Agency here stated to-day
Japanese premier, has decided not tion by the majority political par- to resign notwithstanding opposi-
ties headed by the Selynkal and Minseito,
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The Japanese army is said to have suggested to Premier Hayashi that a Fascist party should be formed to carry on the present government and to run for seata in the lower house of the Diet. The Premier welcomes this idéa, according to the same dispatch.
A Dome! report, however, quoted Premier Hayashi as saying that he would not take any part in forming a new political party and that he would, if necessary, take sultable steps to cope with the united front of the political parties.—
Union News.
PREMIER'S STATEMENT ·
Tokyo, May 24. Premier Hayashi, interviewed at Kamamura, admitted that a vote of censure againgo the Government Is Mikely to be introduced by the major political parties at the out- set of the new Diet, but he said he would not resign if the Govern- ment were denounced for alleged unconstitutional dissolution of the Diet only.
The Premier declared that he would seriously consider resigna- tion or redissolution of the Diet If a vote of censure is designed against the Government's policies. He promised to convake the Diet as soon as possible.—: Reuler.
NEWS INDEX
Heel bug and cracked heels are prevalent at Newmarket, Twa Amusements other Derby probables, Le Grand Cables Duc and Solfo, are suffering from" Finance sight heel trouble, but fortunate ly they are little the worse for it. Le Grand Duc went alx furlongs May 24 and Bolto Ave furlongs, both at 20-1/4 half speed-
6/16. Beuter.
London Silver Market
From Our Own Correspondent)
London, May 24, London silverprices to-day were down 1/8 as follow: (
May 22 20-3/8 20-7/16
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