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HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 7, 1937.
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THE TYPHOON
Loss Suffered By
Rice Merchants
It *' reported that the recent typhoon has been the cause of considerable loss to the rice mer- chants in Connaught Road.
These merchants had storąd big stocks of rice on the ground floors
SUICIDE OF MRS. STOKES
Sleepless Nights And Depression
The victim of sleepless nights and severe mental depression, the brief sojourn in Malaya of Mrs Ann McLeod Stokes, the wife of of their respective shops, and dur-Lieut. Cal. V. G. Stokes, Comman ing the height of the storm on the dant of the Straits Settlements morning of the 2nd instant, ail
Volunteer Force, ended in her un- these stocks of rice were soaked timely death on the morning of and damaged by the tidal wave August 15. waters, which flooded the whole of the water front.
It is estimated that their losses exceed $100,000.- Chinese Evening Press.
Autonomous Government In Chahar
Tokyo, Sept. 4. An autonomous Government has been formed at Kalgan, according
At the Coroner's inquiry, MI. W. MacQuarrie, the Singapore Coroner, after recording evidence, returned a verdict of suicide whilst of unsound mind
Tan Klah Fatt a "boy" in the employ of Lieut. Col. Stokes, sald during his evidence that he re-
CHINA REVIEW
Accepting The Help Available
Soviet.
The signing of a non-aggression pact by China and Russia. Is precisely what was to be expected. It is a natural con- sequence of the fact that those two countries have a common enemy whose national policy is aggression, says the "Manila Bulletin."
The announcement of the signing of the pact featured state- ments to the effect that the agreement is not likely to develop into joint action by China and Russia to resist Japan. For diplomatic reasons it may be good policy to emphasise this point, but the realities are too apparent for the world, to fail to understand that least the pact is definitely anti-Japanese and that Joint-or at simultaneous-resistance by China and Russia is virtually inevitable. When Russia may enter the struggle, and in what way are mat- ters that can be determined only by developments, but it is asking too much
to expect the world to ignore the developments that positively are in progress.
New Alliance
What this new alliance may mean as regards turning China more into Communistic channels also is uncertain. It admittedly is a step in that direction, a fact which no Chinese cfficial or friend of China. can deny. However, the Russians know from relatively recent experience that organizing the Chinese millions into a Soviet state is most difficult, the Bulletin" adds.
membered Mrs. Stokes arriving from England in April. All the servants got on well with Mrs. Stokes. M. Stokes, often com-
It is about as difficult as the job which Japan has undertaken. plained that she did not like the
Many friends of China who view Communism and the Soviet climate and was unable to sleep system skeptically undoubtedly are disappointed over the alliance with Russia, but the practical fact is that the, Chinese 'feel that they were forced to it. They are accepting help where they can get 1. notwithstanding the price they eventually may have to pay for .
Now that Japan has brought blockade right up to the Trout door of Hong Kong, it appears to us that the Adminis tration might now at long last take the residents of the Colonydertake to establish law and order Christmas. 1936.
into its confidence and convey some inkling as to what should be done in the event--and almost anything seems possible now-- of this British outpost being included in the all-embracing
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tumours going the rounds yes- terday. Some time ago те
from peremptorily swept wrote warningly upon this im-China
sea's, and that portant point, because we have "Taishan" bad been chased back
well.
Lleuty Col V. G. Stokes sald he came out to Singapore just before Mrs. Blokes, however, arrived only at the end of March. On arrival in Singa- pore, his wife was unwell and this might be described as being in a state of mental depression. She had sleepless nights and had been taken medicines to alleviate this. The effect of this soon wore off and another medicine was substi-. tuted, but this, too, had not much effect.
LARGE DOSE OF MEDICINE the
On the morning of August 15, thene left home at 6.45 o'clock for Bukit Timah. His wife was awake
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"Don'ts" For Waitresses
Waltresses serving in restaurants, barber shops, amusement houses, billiard rooms and other public places in Nanking are re- ceiving a list of "Don'ts" from the Association for the Promotion of the New Lite Movement. Scme of the rules are "Don't curl your hair," "Don't rouge your lips," and "Don't wear peculiar dresses."
At first glance, it seems that these rules are very simple and that they can easily be observed, but to girls of the modern age it is like depriving them of the very essentials of life. The Government. however, is determined to impose New Life principles on those waitresses and consequently the above taboos are constantly being driven into their heads.
a wholesome contempt for the 1 to Hong Kong. Lest any of the just before he left and sald: Blven words of sympathy and encouragement, and are reminded that
Dau-
gossiping propensities of a seatingly large section of the foreign community of this Colony When they limit themselves to personality-sniping and reputa-
major score-stories should have gained even temporary credence amongst a foreign populace, at least, which seems to be un
no good; I can't sleep." He repli- will be here shortly." As a matter of fact. Mrs. Stokes had had a large dose than usual of the sleep-
ed:-"Lie down and try; the nurse
The undersigned have received The new school year begins | instructions to negotiate with Sept. 7th. An Examination for any persons genuinely interested new students will be held on in the purchase of one of the tion-ripping we do not, mint usually gullible in the matter of ing medicine on Monday, Sept. 6th at 9 a.m. largest and
For prospectus, for boarders and day-boys, apply to Fung Man Sui, Esq.," or Chan Pak Huk, Esq., Messrs. H. Wicking. Prince's Building (Tel. 30241) to St. Stephen's College, Stanley, Hong Kong,
or
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the previous night. The first intimation he
had of the tragedy was when he returned home shortly after nine
o'clock:
They are compelled to attend training classes where they are.
their occupation is by no means derogatory, if they know only how to behave themselves. The fact that they are generally looked down upon by the public is because of their own vanity.
In order, therefore, to correct the prevalent wrong impression Lien and Chih, meaning etiquette, justice. integrity, and "con- cxisting in the minds of the people, the old Chinese virtues of Li, YI..
scientiousness, are the four weapons given to them to repel evils.
lurking in their present surroundings.
Mills In China-
In view of the increasing unrest in Japanese cotton spinning mills in China due to the North China affair. Mr. Fuhatau, manag- Ing director of the Japanese Cotton Spinners' Association, who, has been visiting Tokyo for some time, left the capital on Wednesday
Witness sald he had been marri- ed over ten years and their marri- ed life had generally been happy. He had never heard his wife ac- tually threaten to take her life. but during the last few months he night (4th) for China. had heard her say: "I wish I were
dead." He was never happy in his mind about his wife's condi-
tion. hence he took steps to ensure
that his wife would never be left alone by having a nurse. He never expected ber to take her Bie.
Formal evidence by Inspector Uphill closed the proceedings.
WHO INVENTED BAGPIPES?
*1
Expert Explodes Roman Theory
Mr. Charles R. Beard, authority on armour and armorial bearings,
has found what he believes to be irreputable evidence that a famous
await our further "considerate at 1 more opportune time. At present we will content ourselves by recording and regretting the
Roman piper, and fouzd at the British register turned back spurious. Hong Kong a merchant ship on Richborough, Kent, in 1790-18
occasions because it
Japanese mills in Shanghai to-day own 1,300,000 spindles, while the total number of spindles at mills in Tsingtao and Tientsin reaches 520.000 and 350,000, respectively
According to information reaching here, most Tientsin mills. are now back to normal, but there is a serious unrest in the Tsingtao and Shanghai mills. in view of the danger of Sino-Japanese hostill- ties of graver proportions, the number of Chinese operatives in the Tsingtao mills is now very small. It is apprehended that these mills will have to suspend operations should there be a further decrease in the number of their operatives. There is a similar danger in the. Shanghai mills,
The report adds that many Chinese dealers are demanding the cancellation of old contracts booked at high prices.
INCREDIBLE DEED
Rome, Sept. 3. The submarine attack on HMS. Havock and the sinking of merchant ships in the Mediterranean is the dominating subject in the Italian press, which, however, reframs from any attacks upon Great Bri- tain in response to charges that the mysterious submarine raiders are
"La Tribuna "says: "At a time when Italy is rebuilding friendly relations with Britain, for what
PROTECTION OF
BRITISH SHIPPING
Against Piratical Attacks
London, Sept.: 3. The despatch of the eventh Destroyer Division, consisting of HMS. Fury. Forester, Firedrake Fortune to the Western and
wil bring the Mediterranean number of British destroyers in
Professor of Surgery in the entire risk and expense of the well, for the gossip and scare when engaged on its lawful "Apart from his figure," he states conceivable reason could she have this danger zone to 13 and the"
University of Hong Kong.
rumours, we hasten to assure We have encountered similar them that British shipping has mentality in other parts of the
not yet been swept from the seas world, though, by the way, never by the Japanese, and that the quite to the extent that this place Taishan is scheduled to sail cun ashamedly boast-but what for Canton at ten
o'clock this we do take most seriously is that morning from Hong Kong. It type of gossip-mongering which also appears that the captain of GEO. K. HALL BRUTTON
state bordering on this ship plying between Hong & co.,
The landing of fully-Kong and Canton; which, inci- Solicitors,
armed Japanese troops at Taiwan dentally, is on the local register Bank of East-Asia Building,
Beach, who were marching to and therefore British, was not 8th floor,
take possession of the entire ordered by anyone to return to 5829 British sphere of influence on Hong Kong. He acted in very the Kowloon side was by no great wisdom, because of all means the feast exciting of the people, we can presume that the many particularly colourful ru-captain was in the best position mours which were filtering to estimate the consequences to through and which were being the crew, the vessel and the telephoned through from places cargo (and in that order of im- which, we make bold to imagine, portance) should be have com were not peopled by fellow mor-manded, Full speed ahend tals quite in that state of abject where apparently the might of Notice is hereby given to Con
gobriety in which those who Britain's Navy is somewhat re- signees of Shanghai cargo shipped
occupied the reporters room ticent about even cruising. Stin, per 8.8, **Baden" arrived 31st
were: Actually, Chinese dressed that aspect Hamburg August, 1937, from
conveniently ns soldiers were making a film!" and Ports of call, that owing to
Amongst the Chinese commu- the hostilities in Shanghal, allity sone of the more startling cargo destined for that port and rumours caused consternation. Northern ports with tranship. How those rumours were started fact that at the very door of Agure-supposed to represent a Italian. ment in Shanghat, is being dis charged at Hong Kong at the known. Possibly that is just as and by whom will never be
Owners of the goods. and that
mongers are deserving of only
henceforth.
might regard it more in the light been variously classified as almost either introduced into the British attacking submarines cannot be of a promise than a threat), and everything with the notable ex- Isles by the Romans or known here long to the Insurgents, who possess protect British shipping against it would certainly not be properception of
two old craft, while the the charmed-life during the period of the Roman only
Spanish Government has four mo- to state in definite terms what Idzumo) which was patrolling
occupation."
KMB. Fury is the destroyer in that punishment should be. We outside British waters.
Commenting on Mr. Beard's "de- dern submarines and ave or six
which the Duke of Windsor travell- molition" of suggest, that as matters have What is going to be the next piper," an expert at Messrs. Peter
the "Richborough older ones
Meanwhile, British warships ed to Boulogne after his abdica- and important happening?
Preaum Henderson. Ltd., Glasgow, makers visiting Venice are being warmly tion- have taken such a definitely ably the British Government of the majority of Scotland's bag feted-Reuter. threatening turn, that the Ad knows what it is about. How-pipes, said that the pipes were be- ministration should take upon ever, there have been many Scotland from Ireland.
ileved by some to have, reached CONSIGNEES. itself some responsibility in the notable occasions when both "There is no doubt," he added, matter of issuing at stipulated Government and members of the that the pipes were played in MAERSK LINE.
RICKMERS LINIE.
periods throughout the day, very higher naval command knew. Egypt long before the time of the thoroughly authenticated bul- Notice, is hereby given to Con Notice is hereby Owen to Conletins.
according to the impartiality of Romane, but beyond that I am signees of Shanghai cargo shipped signees of Shanghai cargo shipped
genuine historians as opposed to afraid it is difficult to be definite." Mr. Beard's rejection of the When it was ascertained yes-text-book"writers, were somewhat "Richborough piper" as being Ro- 'per s.s. "Gertrude Maersk" **
per.s.s. "Ursula Rickmers " ́rived 29th August, 1937, from arrived 1st September, 1937, terday afternoon that the Canton in the dark as to what was man is based on the close resem
between contemporary New York and Ports of call, that from Hamburg and Ports of call, bound steamer "Taishan" had happening or what was going to blance owing to the hostilities in Shang. that owing to the hostilities in turned back to Hong Kong after be done in the event of a certain drawings of the piper (the original
and fork handles which were made situation hal, all cargo destined for that Shanghai all cargo destined for having been hailed by n Japanese thing happening. It was on oheis missing) and the bagpiper knife labour and suggested that the prices of motor-cars, Lord Austin port and Northern ports with that pet and Northern ports naval craft off Ton Kau, it such occasion of extreme doubt in Bavaria in the 17th Century. It acute. transhipment in Shanghai, is with transläpment in Shanghai, seemed to us much less frighten- and difficulty that a cynical was, he suggests, during one of the being discharged at Hong Kong is being discharged at Hong ing than the wild rumours which member of the then Opposition repeated explorations of a cave at
were circulated earlier in the wns venturesore enough to re- at the entire risk and expense of Kong at the entire risk and
found as Roman-by another. the Owners of the goods and that expense of the Owners of the day with such careless rapture mark, Everything seems to be handle was lost by one owner, and He also points out that there are the liability of the carrier ceases goods and that the liability of by people who might have been at sea, excepting the Navy,"
much better employed in one of Of course, that cannot possibly discrepancies between the accounts the three of the four major pas-be the case in this part of the of the find given by the discoverer. times of the Colony, namely, world, but some slight demon-William Boys, a Kentish antiquary. and by his friend, Edward King, eating, drinking or sleeping.stration of Britain's naval who illustrated the "piper" and The initial rumours. were that strength nearer Hong Kong gave a considerably more impres
sive account of its finding. British shipping was being would certainly be reassuring,
Applications should be in the the liability of the carrier'ceases one punishment (maybe some Japanese naval craft (which has nolaseur," "there exists no shred
hands of the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, by Friday, the 10th of September, 1937, from whom Information concerning the post may be obtained.
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in the current issue of the "Con-
of evidence that the bagpipes were
perpetrated this incredible deed?”.
Another paper declares that the
Penelope
erulaers Gnlatea and are also cruising in these waters. The purpose of the Navy is to piratical attacks by unidentified
submarines.
Reuter.
LORD AUSTIN FEARS BIGGER LABOUR SHORTAGE
Longbridge
might become more
Lord Austin, announcing his the engine 153 cc. greater. The
a £155 48 new motor-car programme at the price is
fixed-head Works, Birmingham, saloon and £160 with a sliding directed attention at the serious roof. dearth of skilled and semi-skilled Speaking of the inrcrease in the
said that, owing to the higher. price of steel, he had been forced He criticised our educational to raise the prices of the Austin cars. The only alternative was to make care of reduced quality, Richborough Castle that the knife youths more for clerical than in-
to be à reluctance on the part of Lord Austin added that taking boys to take on the more skilled the increase-In new car registra........
tions from August 1,1936, to April trades.
Among the new models of the 30, 1937-the latest date for which Austin cars he drew special atten records were available as com tion to the Big Seven, which. Ispared with the same period in being made in addition to the 1935-38. It was found that, Austin cars accounted for 58.3 per cent. Seven. The wheelbase is 63 inches longer, and the cubic capacity of of the advance..
system, which, he suggested, fitted dustrial careers. There appeared which was unthinkable,