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No. 24617. GETTAZO INVAR¶±T HONG KONG, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937. ##
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IN ORIENT AND OCCIDENT
TURMOIL IN
NON-INTERVENTION
COMMITTEE
British Government's Plan
To End Deadlock
London, July 14.
The British Government's" plan for re-establishing the Non- Intervention control system round Spain and for ending the present deadlock is being conveyed simultanedily to-day' to twenty-six other members of the Non-Intervention Committee for consideration by their Governments. It is hoped the representatives will be in a position to express their Governments' views upon it at the plenary meeting of the Committee to be held on Friday.
The plan is about 1,500 words in length.
In drawing it up, the British Government have exercised full discretionary powers vested in them by the unghimous vote of the Committee. There have been no consultations or negotiations in regard to it with the other Govern- ments, and it is of entirely British authorship. The task has been
one of difficulty since it has in- volved an attempt to reconcile the conflicting views and at the same time to provide a system which could be effectively operated.
As "Lord Plymouth remarked, when he undertook on behalf of the British Government to produce such scheme, its success must de- perd in any case on the manifesta- tion by all parties of more
сод
cillatory and accommodating spirit than has hitherto been apparent. No, scheme could succeed without degree of International" co- The British Govern- operation. ment have at least done their very best to produce an impartial and workable plan.--- British Wireless,
DOJIMA MARU EXPLOSION
pecial Jury Return Verdict
The hearing of the inquest into the death of Kwok Mun, seaman, who was one of the Hany victims who lost their lives as a result of an explosion on the Osaka Shosen Kalsha steam launch Dojima Maru at Queen's Statue Pier on the night of May 17. concluded before Mr. W. Schofield (Coroner) when the special jury." comprising Messrs. L. C. F. Bellamy (Foreman), M. H. Lo and W. T. Stanton delivered their verdict.
Mr. O. E. C. Marton held a watching brief on behalf of the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd, while Mr. J. T. Prior represented the 0.8.K. Insp. Hopkins, assisted by Det-Sergt. Es- tall, were present on behalf of the police.
STEEL STRIP FAILURE
The verdict of the jury was that the cause of the explosion was due to the steel strip with which the boiler was repaired in 1934. This fallure was due to the fatigue crack which would not be apparent at the half-yearly inspection. It could only be ascertained by cutting a piece of the boiler and submitting it to tensile tests. Whether the piece of steel forming the strip was or was not up to standard the jury could not say.
The jury added: "We are satisßed with "the evidence and and that no boller stee) in the future is to be accepted unless it is tested by the Board of Trade or satisfies the Government · Marine Surveyor, after the safety valve has been set at the working pressure."
“We also suggest for the consideration of Government the desirability of introducing legislation along the Hines of the Ex- plesion Act of 1882, and, inter alia, to ensure that any similar enquiry such as the present unfortunate one, would be under- taken by experts,"
The Jury commended the coxswain of the Dojlma Maru for the work he did'in rendering assistance to the injured on the pier.
(THE COBONER'S SUMMING UP IS GIVEN ON PAGE 10)
French National
Day Reception
The French National Day was appointed French Consul and celebrated yesterday by a recep: Madame Albert Cadol, who only tion at the French Consul's re-arrived in Hong Kong a few days -sidence which was attended by Ha | ago.
Excellency the, Oncer Administer-
SINO-JAPANESE CONFLICT
Japan's Policy Against Foreign Intervention
GENERAL TSAI TING KAI RECALLED TO NANKING
....... TOKYO, JULY '14.
WE DON'T CARE FOR FOREIGN INTERVENTION" WAS THE EMPHATIC REPLY GIVEN BY A SPOKESMAN OF THE FOREIGN OFFICE WHEN FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS ASKED HIM ABOUT THE REPORT OF INTERVENTION IN NORTH CHINA. “
THE SPOKESMAN DECLARED THAT IT HAD LONG BEEN JAPAN'S POLICY, NOT TO ALLOW FOREIGN INTERVENTION IN THE BINO-JAPANESE AFFAIR AND ASSERTED THAT FUTURE DEVELOP" (ENTS IN NORTH. CHINA DEPENDED ENTIRELY ON THE CHINESE ATTITUDE-REUTER.
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GENERAL TSAI RECALLED
BAGUIO, JULY 14-
GENERAL TSAI TING KAL HAS ANNOUNCED THAT HE IS GOING TO MANILA ON FRIDAY AND WILL CATCH THE FIRST BOAT TO HONG KONG.**.
AND
GENERAL TSAI DISCLOSED THAT HE HAD BEEN RECALLED BY NANKING APPARENTLY EXPECTS TO REORGANISE THE 19TH ROUTE ARMY PRESUMABLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY-REUTER.
TENSIONREASED
Felping, July 14.
The tension has eased locally this morning as the result of the withdrawal of the majority of Japanese forces from the Wapping arya vie Füürial
Both Chinese and Japanese circles siste that, negotiations are going on in Pelping between Sung Cheh-yuan and the Japanese military authorities with the view to establishing a new agreement Renter.
Princess Marina Writes Name In Cement
London July..14.
The Duke and Duchess of Kent new to-day to Canterbury to lay the foundation stone of the new wing of the Kent and Canterbury Hospital The Duchess wrote her name. Marion, in wet cement which will be incorporated in the walls of the new hospital- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
(Continued on Page 5.)
THE KING AND
EMPIRE SCOUTS
CORONATION MESSAGE
Lord Baden-Powell, the, Chief Scout, broadcasting a message to Empire Scouts, read a letter which he said he had just received from the King at Buckingham Palace, It read:-
"The Queen and I are much
HONG KONG RIFLE interested to hear of the home
ASSOCIATION
rallies and camp fires organised by the Boy Scouts all over the Em- pire to celebrate the Coronation.
"We are very grateful for their loyal good wishes and for their
Tribesmen Fire On British
Troops
BRITISH SHIP CAPTURED
Attempted To Enter Santander
LONDON, JULY 14.
MR. A. DUFF COOPER, FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, ANNOUNCED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS THAT A BRITISH SHIP WAS CAPTURED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER SAN- TANDED THIS MORNING.
THE ADMIRAUTY STATE THAT THE BRITISH SHIT WAS “THE S.S. MOULTON. IT WAS CAPTURED BY THE INSURGENT CRUISER ALMIRANTE CERVERA INSIDE TERRITORIAL, WA- TERS—REUTER.
GOVERNMENT PRESSURE WEAKENING
Salarnanen, July 14. Insurgenta claim that the Government offensive on the Mad- rid front is petering out but report that the Government troops are well armed. They also claim to have brought down eight Government planes on the Madrid front where aerial combat has a large part in the fighting. ⠀
Government pressure is now weakening and the attack on the west of Madrid has been repulsed by the insurgents with heavy losses-Renter's Balletin Service.
CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS
REQUEST FOR AN INQUIRY
Are Bar And Temporary Service
The Civil Service Joint Com, mittee, which represents organiks. tioris
PRINCESSES TO
JOIN GIRL GUIDES New Company To Be
Formed 11.
Princess Elizabeth and Princess | Margaret are to join the GLIT Guide movement," Princesa "Mira- "Betha Guide and her sister Es
a Brownle
They will be members of a new - company to be formed in the Westminster Division from among
with 100,000 members” is, their friends and the daughters with the support of sympathetic | of regular visitors to Buckingham, members of Parliaments Baking the Palace. Prime Minister to appoint a com-
Recently the litle Princesses
mittee of inquiry into the question made a call at the headquarters of age-barred officers and the of the Girl Guides' Association, ino counting of temporary service in Buckingham Palace-road, where Simia, July 14.
the granting of pensions. The dect- they were measured for their uni- camping. sion is of importance to a large forms and inspected Hostile tribesmen on the Wa-number of ex-Service Civil ser- outts and other it. zaristan front fired on British troops with rifles on Monday. Six Gurkhas were killed" and ten wounded. After a short encounter the tribesmen retreated to the mountains.---
Ruetter's. Bulletin Service.
vants.
The Queen takes an active in-
An intensive campaign will be terest in the movement, and was conducted by the Joint Committee at one time a District Commis- between now and the Parliamensioner in Scotland. There aunt, the tary recess with the object of Princess Royal, is president of the gaining the support of M.PA Gil Guides' Association. for their casc. The four OT- ganizations which are cooperating in the campaign are the Associar
AN AMERICANtion of Ex-Service Civil Servante,
AIR MILEAGE
Broadcast Of King's kind thought of us. We hope that Exceeds All Foreign
Prize Shoot
they will have a happy evening to remind them of the occasion in their years to ‚come.—(Signed), George, King-Emperor."
We are noted by the Hon. Secretary of the Hong Kong Rifle
Lord Faden-Powell, told Association that, by courtesy of scouts how the King had destowed the the local Broadcasting Committee, on you, and on me as your figure- there will be a relay of the run-head, one of the highest honoura ning commentary on the shooting namely, the Order of Merit. His in the final stage for E. M. the Majesty handed it to me, he want King's Prize, which takes place on on, at a meeting in his room in Saturday next at
the Imperial stead of at the more formal in- Meeting at Bisley.
vestiture, so that he could talk to The commentary will commence me and tell me how pleased he between 3 p.m. and 3.15 pm was with the good work done by (BST) which means that it should scouters and with the keenness be received in Hong Kong between and smartness of the Scouts all 10 pm and 10.15 p.m. on Satur- over the Empire. Well done, the day evening.
whole bloomin' lot of youi?.
...
This commentary will be given by Capt. E. H. Robinson. (himself. a King's Prize winner), who is an Hon Life Member of the local Rifle Association, for which reason the relay should be of particular; Interest to all HKRA members.
SOVIET FLIERS RECORD
New York, July 14 San Francisco breaking the world's The Soviet miers passed over long distance record. They did not land but continued to Sandiego
Reuter d
Madame Cadol only reached her ing the Government (Mr. N. L
new home in May Road on Tues- Smith. C.M.G.) and Mrs. NL day, and it was a strenuous begin Smalth, accompanied by Cupt. G. P.ning of her life here to have the Rickcord, ADC and Mr. H. J whole Colony arrive at the Con- Cruttweil, Private Secretary, Haulate for the official Reception Major General and Mrs. A. W the following morning New York, July 14. Bartholomew, the Commodore and Mr E. B. C. Dicken and many picken, and many distinguished quests".
It was also an opportunity for the Colony to greet the newly-
Another plsssing event at the reception was the honour, accorded to Mr. A. J. B. Moss Superinten dant of the Kal Tak Aerodrome.
Continued on
BARBERS TO BE GAGGED!
Canton July 14,
Lines
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the Ministry of Labour Stan Asso- ciation, the Civil Service Clerical Association, and the, Inland Re venue Staff Association...
(Continued on Page 11)
‘ALCOHOLIC HYENAS"
This choice example of the Asquith sti appeared in a letter to the Edi of the Times.
Bir, Distinguished correspon
Pan American Airways,
section of the proposed North At nouncing the opening of the first
.lantic Airlines, is operating over
air routes with a total mileage ex- dents of yours have lately depre- ceeding the aggregate of all the cated the practice of "lecturing
anstar Signor Mussolini
as they are engaged in interna- tional air transport, according to company. Total airway mileage The Inder of the New York Trust
is reported for the close of 1886 at 40.368 miles, with Pan American lying 166,468 passengers over 65 000,000 passenger miles during the
years
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SUMMER DIRECTORY
The Hong Kong Daily Press" As a sanitary precaution and intakes pleasure in presenting, to- order to prevent barbers from ap- 1 day, the Summer Edition of the noying their customers with irres- Local (50-cents) Directory to the ponsible chatter, the Municipal public. and Health Authorities have de- the "New Life Movement" that all cided to enforce the regulation of
barbers should wear mouth faux- xles, when attending their custo tners?
The world record of 5,875 miles The new regulation is to come was made, in 1933, by the French into force on August 1 next, and all men Codos and Rosal Sandiego barbers who disobey the regula la approximately 6.700 miles from | tion will be punished Mosco Reuter
Chiness Evening Prest
In an article in the "Popolo d'Italia (Bigmor Mussolini) the
described. rather to my surprise, leaders of the British Press
alcoholic hyenas. I hope to one cluding, I suppose, yourself-are
need lacur the charge of "lectur confusion both of metaphor and Ing" who calls attention to the
zoology involved in this accusation
These hynas in human form, says the Duce or his newspaper, threw themselves on the pare blood of Italian youth us. If it were whisky, without a trace of shame
THE WEATHER
A report issued by the Royal Observatory states that no rain was recorded during the 24 hours ended at 10 am yesterday. This year's total since January 1.18 44.39 inches, against an average of 43.39 inchea
Tuesday's maximum temperature was 91 degs, with a night minimum of 81 degs. Yesterday at 10 am the temperature was 85 degi. The maximum temperature yester- ing taken at 4 pm. The highest day was 91.1 dega, this reading be-
818 degs, and the lowest 79.1 degs. temperature on July 14, 1938 was
THE DOLLAR
TI ON LONDON: 1-244.
· TT: ON NEW YORK: 30-8/16/
London Silver Marka:
(From Our Own Correspondent)
London, July 14. London silver prices to-day were down 1/10 for "Spot" and 1/5 for
Forward, as follow
July 13 20-1/16
The implication that a hyena is not safe if there is a bottle of Spot whisky about, and is, if anything, Forward. disappointed to and that the beverage is in fact merely blood,
20-1/8′′
NEWS INDEX
Ampremi quadruped. Cab the hyena Is drinks, but that it
In the period of the last six will come as a surprise, both to been made in order to bring the does, I feel, some injustice to months over 1.500 alterations had distillers and to naturaliste, and
last edition up-to-date. The "cir- strictly culars saking for the necessary in- The real formation were sent out on June not the
fished, thus the latest information 7 and to-day the directory is pub- laughs.
is available and should prove in- dispensible to all omices and of the greatest assistance to the com- Imunityda general
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