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"4, DES VŒUX ROAD CENTRAL,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS.
POSITION VACANT.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG
PROBATE JURISDICTION
Wanted a Secretary of Chinese nationality with commercial ex- perlence, knowledge of good English and type-writing neces- sary.
GEORGE Address replies to Mr. Tchen Ting Hosi, Room 110, Queen's Building."
IN THE GOODS of
5600
THE HONG KONG. JOCKEY CLUB.
The Seventh Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY 'on Saturday, 25th September. ∙1937, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, 20th Sept,, 1937.
$602
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG
KONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN THE GOODS of James Brown Macdonald sometime
of 19. Pitt St. "Edinburgh
thereafter of Hong Kong and Manila Philippines lands, Chartered Accountant, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has by virtue of Section 58 of the Pro bates Ordinance 1897, made as Order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 9th day of October, 1937.
accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the 'undet. signed on or before that date.
Dated the 14th day of Sept.
1937.
ALEXANDER
BUNBURY, late of 25, St. James Square, Bath, in the County of Somerset, Lin the, United Kingdom, Clerk in Holy Orders, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Court has by virtue of the provisions of Section 58 of Or- dinance. No. 2 of 1897 made an order limiting the time for credi. tors and others to send to their claims against the above estate to 10th October, 1937.
All Creditors and others are ac cordingly hereby required to send their claims to the undersigned on or before that date. DEACONS, Solicitors for the Executor,
1, Des Voeux Road Central,
Hong Kong.
5585
WAH YANITES'
DO THEIR SHARE,
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1937.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BIRTH
CROWN LAND SALE
Three Lots Disposed
Mrs. T. A. Mitchell tenders per "heartfelt thanks to all friends; the Doctors, Matron and Sisters, War Memorial Hos- pital, for their kindness, and of sympathy messages Rowers in her recent sad bereavement.
At the offices of the P.W.D., yes-. 15805
terday afternoon three lots of Crown Land, registered as Inland') WILLIAMS.-On September 10.
Lots Nos. 5042;-5043 and 5044, res- 1937,
the International Hospital, Hankow, to Jessie, pectively were put up for public wife of W... Williams, a daughter, Anne Patricia. SALLARD-On Saturday, Septem-Bue. Fool Road, Wengnelchung. has an area of 37,110 square feet and its annual crown Rental is $682.
10
ber 11, 1937 at the Country Hos- pital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ballard, a daughter.
MARRIAGES
auction.
The Art Lot, situated at the South of Inland Lot No. 4845,
Mr. H. 8. Lo secured it on be- ROBBINS-GORENSTEIN.--On Sep half of Mr. Eu Tong Sen, of No.
tember 7 1937. at H.B.M. Con-
109 Queen's Road Central, for the sulate General, Shanghai, Mura,
sum of $24,353. Bidding for this daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 5. Lot was very brisk, the upset price Gorenstein, of Harbin, to Ernest
being $18,555. Don, only son of Mr. and Mrs..E. A. Robbins, of Victoria. B.C.. Canada.
GIBB-KENDON.-On September 7. 1937. at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, by the Very Rev. A. C. S. Trivett, MA., Eleanor G. Kendon, of the China Inland Mission Preparatory School, Chefoo, to George W. Gibb, M.A.. of Shanghal, General Director of the China Inland Mission.
DEATH
MACDONALD-On July 31, 1937. at his residence, Rockstone Cottage, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, Ernest Alexander. Mac- Donald, B.A., T.C.S., Commis- aloner (retired) Chinese Mari- time Customs, eldest son of the late Rev. C. J. MacDonald. Castlekirke Co. Galway. and devote and beloved husband of Isa MacDonald. SEQUEIRA-On Friday, September 10. 1937, at her residence, Lane 222. House 21 Avenue da
Rol
Albert, Shanghai, Mrs. Maxima Francisca Xavier Sequeira, aged 74 years. the dearly beloved mother of Augusto. Leopoldo, Menica, Daniel.and Alberto.
FAVACHO.-On September 11, 1937, at House 21, Lane 222 Avenue du Rol Albert, Shanghai, Meuterio Conceicao Favacho, aged 6 years, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Favacho.
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友之國中
.HONG KONG, September 21, 1937.
THE POPULAR FRONT COMES TO ASIA
The second Lot, which is situat- ed at the North of Inland Lot No. 3885, Blue Fool Road. Wongnef- chung, was sold to Mr. Lung Ping Po, of No. 154 Hollywood Road who paid $9.250. for it. The Lot has an area of about 18,500 square feet with an annual rental of $340.
The third Lot. situated at the south of Inland Lots 3346 and 4955. North Point, with an area of about 316,200 square feet and an annual rental of $3,830 fell to Messrs. Chan, Shee Lam and Chan Bhee Kin for $79,050.
HE LIKED HIS
WHITE HORSE!"
Appearing before Mr. E. Hims- worth at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, Shek Chak Chuen, aged 20, unemployed, was charged with larceny of a bottle of white Horse Whisky from the Sun Sun Res- tarant, in Nathan Road. on Sep-
tember 19.
It was alleged that at 3.07 p.m. on the day in question, defendant went into the restaurant and or- dered some cakes. Coming out of the place, when passing the coun- ter, he snatched a bottle of whisky was chased and ran away. He
and arrested.
Defendant admitted the larceny in Court and his Worship sen- tenced him to two months' hard labour.
SHANGHAI REFUGEES
Will Refugees kindly note that all letters may be called for at the G.P.O. Enquiry counter, Poste Re- stante. The office on the 1st.. floor has now been closed.
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FISH. DEALER ROBBED
Sessions Trial
CHINA REVIEW
China's Foreign Loans
Quite a great deal has been heard recently of the loans which China has raised abroad through Dr. H.. H. Kung, and it is Interest- ing here to write something about China's sources of revenue which she pledges as security for her loan obligations.
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Arising out of a highway robbery which took place in the early hours of August 1, at the junction of Des Voeux Road Central and Cleverly АП Aberdeen fish Street where dealer (Lau Sing) was threatened with a revolver and robbed of $600, Mr. E. Kann, the well-known economist, writing in the "Finan- a gold watch chain with three cial Bulletin" says: "The revenues derived from salt enabled the American gold coins and jade and Chinese Government to pledge that source of income as security for gold appendage, Law Yan, alias loans from foreign countries as early as 1898. Since then far- Law Yan Kwai, aged 39, unem-reaching changes have occurred in the volume of loans based on the ployed, was charged with robbery salt revenue and, to a still greater extent, in improvements through by two or more, before the Pune administrative reforms and subsequent increases of the Government's Judge. Mr. Justice Lindsell, at the Income from salt taxation." Criminal Sessions yesterday.
The salt revenue is one of the principal sources of income to the Chinese Government, and collections have increased from nearly · $92 millions in 1825, to $200 millions in 1936.
Accused pleaded not guilty. The jury empanelled for the case are Messrs. L. Z. Marques (Foreman), Tse Shau-ping. C. L. Santos, H. Way, S. D. Louey, D. Tollan and Wong Sik-kuen.
CROWN CASE
Mr. M. J..Abbott, Assistant Crown Solicitor. who prosecuted stated that on the evening on July 31, Lau Sing, the victim, met two friends, Lung Ping-lam and Lam Yau at No. 14 Wing Kat Street, where they played cards until 3.30 am.
On leaving, they walked east along Des Voeux Road, as Lau in- tended to hire a car to take them home. On arriving at the junction of Cleverly Street, two men sud- denly appeared round the corner and held them up. At the same time, one of the robbers fired a shot, and this caused Lam and
Lang to flee, Lam ran across Des
Voeux Road, and felt a pain in his groin, which later turned out to be a bullet wound. He ran into boarding house, from where he telephoned the Police.
In the meantime the two robbers had caught hold of Lau Sing. One of them ripped his outer Jacket open and snatched the gold chain. The robber took several wads of
notes, which 'amounted to $600.
The robbers then fled. at the same time firing a warning shot. A street sleeper. Mak Tim, was struck by the bullet in the wrist.
On August 6, on information Te- ceived the Police arrested the ac- cused in Portland Street. Yaumati
Accused was charged, and in re- ply. he said: “Ah Chan asked me to go with him. I did not obtain so much money."
The hearing" was adjourned till 8.30 a.m. to-day.
CANADA IN
THE PACIFIC
Mr. George M. Murray, Member
of the British Columbia Parlia- ment, will give an address at the Rotary Tiffin to-day, the sub- withject of which will be "Canada in
the Pacific.”
ground for unbridled exploita tion. It is that class, which re- gards the present undeclared war merely as A BESINS to an end. They confuse commerce conscience. Let us inuke our viewpoint perfectly clear at this Mr. Murray is returning to the stage: it is our firm and con- Dorninion, following a journey to Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore. sidered opinion that the present and other ports. Mr. Murray was conflict has nothing whatsoever in Shanghai during the shelling to do with trade, commerce ur of the Cathay Hotel. Born in those features which may con- Ontario, he has resided for thirts veniently be grouped under the years on the Pacific Coast, at Van- object is to prepare and send to Hoving defeated the higher heading of "vested interests, couver. He was in the Far East
ten years ago. the front a regular supply of winter purpose of civilisation by grovel China is not merely fighting for clothing and of those things whichling to the military class, the her temporal but for her spiritual are most urgently needed by the people of Japan have made Axia life, and in the struggle she is at a focal point in world politics. one with the Popular Front Through the agreement reached which eventually must sweep all between Russia and China, and before it.
It is the first principle of Firstly, groups of lady workers also because of China's magnifi-
Another War Relief Association has recenly been formed in the Colony by the present and past students of Wan Yan College. Its
médical and ambulance staffs in the stricken.arens."
The work so far decided on by the Association is twofold:
are being formed from the familles cent unity in the first instance, bera' administration that policies of the members. They will pre-the Popular Front has come to shall be formed without favour pare bandages, and other things required. The men will make ap Asia, and we most sincerely and unplemented without fear. the packages and see to their dia- hope it has come to stay. patch to the proper quarters.
sociation. Another centre' is now
A personal friend and supporter or Rt. Hon. W. L. MacKenzie King. Prime Minister of Canada. he takes an active interest in the political life of his native coun-
try, and has specialized upon sub-
portation, and trade.
lects relating to industry. trans-
MR. G. R. PAYNE In that case--and we believe in This will, of course, mean in the honour and liberality of the
Among the departures by the Thirty-six Indies are now work- considerable amount of re- Central Government-only those
President Jackson, which left Hong ing together in a centre of the As-adjusting after this undeclared who have not, from the national Kong yesterday was Mr. Geo. R. formed at e, Queen's Road, Central,
war has eventually been con as well as from the individual Payne, senior partner of Payne & Kai Ming Building. (5th floor), op- cluded and liberal sentiments aspects, played a straight game Co.
Mr. Payne who is a member of posite St. Francis Hotel. All stu-have prevailed: We can sense with China during this, her dents of Wah Yan, past and pre- already a slight fearfulness on the greatest hour of trial, need en- the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange, Inc. will confer with sent, are requested to Interest their part of certain foreigners as to tertain any fears as to how several of the large Philippine lady friends in this work, and en- courage more to come
how the Central Government China will treat the foreigner in Sugar Producers regarding the Those who do not have much time will behave in the event of the future: However, it is to approaching sugar season. at their disposal, are requested to achieving success. On this score be presumed that treatment to sacrifice one of two hours a week we feel that, in the future, foreign nations will hear some
ate sufferers in China.
to help.
Secondly, money is being collect-
dents and their friends.
Referring to the increase in salt revenue since 1925, Mr. Kann says that "without causing hardship to consumers. It must be gratify- ing to the authorities as well as to bondholders."
Trouble in the country was, of course, reflected in the amount of the collections; for instance in September, 1931, due to the seizure of the then Manchuria, there was a drop in salt revenue of approxi-..." mately $20 millions a year.
"Nevertheless, efficient administration in China brought about * rapid increase of revenue" writes Mr. E. Kann, "to wit, an augmentation of 124 per cent, when comparing the annual collections of the years 1929 and 1936. These excellent results were in part due to an increase of the salt duty; but to a 'greater extent to improved methods of organising the service, as, for instance. the prevention: of smuggling and better storage and control facilities for salt pro- duced.
"Such lasting progress has been accomplished in spite of the heavy revenue loss from Manchuria, notwithstanding devastating floods at some times and droughts at others, both having caused enormous damage: and irrespective of the retention of revenues on " the part of recalcitrant peripheral provinces."
Tax levied on salt produced in all parts of China forms the salt revenue, and from the amount of collection fover $208 millions in 1936). ozie gets the idea that salt production in China is not only very extensive but one of the chief occupations of the people.
Call For Legislation
In China, provision has been made in a set of special laws which are being drafted by members of the Economic and Military sub- committees of the Legislative Yuan to stop manipulation of food prices during the present crisis. The Government realises that in this period of emergency it will be possible for unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by manipulating the market necessary commodities.
On
The Ministry of Industries has also instructed various provin- cial and municipal governments to watch closely the fluctuations of prices for daily necessities. Whenever harmful manipulations are in evidence, the authorities may use their discretion in taking preven- tive steps.
In Malaya. the inquiry made by the Government showed that there was no justification for the recent rise in the price of padi. The assertion of the Hon. Mr. Cator that there is no cause for alarm More- ought to satisfy the public and allay any fear that may exist. over, his statement that "increases in the prices of rice which are not justified by facts are a matter which the Governments in Malaya cannot afford to disregard," is reassuring.
First Aid Volunteers
A Malayan Chinese has offered his services to the National Government of China.
By profession, the gentleman concerned is a qualified dresser, at present stationed at Batu Anam, Johore, and he writes as follows: ".... The writer himself has written to the Chinese Consul- General and the Malayan philanthropist, Mr. Aw Boon Haw, offering his services to China, and to give medical aid to the wounded soldlers. and refugees. I am ready to start for any war arra if I receive or- ders from the Chinese Consul-General or Mr. Aw Boon Haw....
"As I am a Chinese and China is my mother country. I shall al- ways be ready to go and help in whatever way I can, and sacrifice myself for same, and I humbly beg all my Malayan Chinese brothers to help our mother country with whatever services they can render."
Which ques to prove that assistance, not only pecuniary but also personal. is always forthcoming from the Chinese ilving In Malaya. On the other hand, China is not lacking in those who have undergone first ald courses, and if she requires any material (other than those necessary for war, which Malayan Chinese are reminded that they are to take part in supplying) then what she urgently re- quires are medical supplies, clothes, food, etc., primarily intended for civilian war victims.
SEVEN JAPANESE PLANES DOWN
Nanking. Sept. 20: According
to
FOREIGN CONSULATES REMAINING OPEN
to an announcement issued by the Swatow, Sept. 20: The report Chinese Air Force Headquarters circulated abroad the effect to-day, seven Japanese bombers that the foreign Consulates in were shot down during the air Swatow have been closed as a re- raid over the capital yesterday. sult of the Japanese air raids is The planes crashed at Kaotsi, denied in authoritative quarters. Yangchung. Yicheng, Lutow, Wu-
It is stated that all the foreign are remaining open Halaqlinwel Consulates chin, Klangyin and The last plane was hit by shells and conducting business as usual.
-Central Newza, fired from the Nanking anti-air- craft guns→→ Central News.
JAPANESE TROOPS IN
SHANGHAI
TIENTSIN-PUKOW FRONT
Nanking, Sept. 20: Military in- telligence received here state that Nanking, Sept. 20: Seven thou-approximately 30.000-Japanese re- sand Japanese troops arrived in" a inforcements have arrived at Tien- number of transports off Woosung tain during the last few days." on the night of Beptember 16, BC- cording to information received here. The men were landed and rushed to Liuhong where serious fighting is in progress.—
It is expected that he will re- turn towards the end of the cur-Central News.
relation to politics, as is becom-rent month. ing a noticeable feature in the Western theatre where nations of Popular Front proclivities, in- stinctively incline towards one another in trade as well as in
It is also stated that the Japan- ese are concentrating their Aght- ing power along the Tientsin- Pukow line and are pushing southward to take Tiangchow, ran important railway station.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Navy- is also moving south from Ten-.
TAIYUAN RAIDED Taiyuan, Sept. 20: Japanese bombers staged two air raids over Taiyuan yesterday and, last night, tsin in an endeavour to sleze Hal- A number of bombs were drop-chow, the leading seaport on the ped but the damage was slight. northern Klangau coast.-- Chinese pursuit planes took to the Central New
air when the alarm was sounded
All Creditors and others are for the relief of the poor, unfortun- foreigners generally, and foreign nations in particular, will he ed for the purchase or materiais, treated no better and no worse
THEFT ON SHIP and of medical and surgical sup- than they deserve. That. na is plies. For this purpose a collection generally admitted, has not a
Found guilty of stealing a qurse is being made among the Past Stu-ways been the case in the past
containing $15.15 and $120.96 in Chinese currency on board the s.s. At present all the boys of the when the fiction of the "white national policies, though all are Hal Tan, berthed alongside the and engaged, the invaders in a College. totalling nearly 900, are
was regarded almost independent and jealous of their Douglas Wharf yesterday morning, ferce dog-fight. It is giving a regular contribution of 1 as a fact.
sovereign rights. So is China, Mak Po was sentenced to six that two of the Japanese machines were brought down, one falling cent per head a day. Some boys are There are, we believe, stall and rightly so, and it will only months' imprisonment by Mr. 8. F. Klving even more.
Subscription few diehards-Hong Kong being be when efforts are made to Balfour at the Central Magistracy near Tayuchen and the other catching are in the air and crash- books are now being issued, and it unpleasantly conspicuous for this abrogate those rights, that China yesterday.
All the Before passing sentence the ma-ing near Mahuichen.. students of Wah Yan together with paltry type who persist in con-wilt regard with disfavour and strate remarked that larcentes on Japanese atraen were burned to Kowloon Magistracy yesterday on a charge of wounding Chan, Sanu their friends will respond generous-sidering China, and all Asia for distrust the foreigners within her board ships were becoming too fre- death.
on August 31, 5589 ly to this very deserving cause, that matter. 18 1 stamping | gates.
queat.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executor Dative,
The Hong Kong & Shanghai -Bank Building, Hong Kong.
is hoped that all past and present
master"
-Central Neus.
claimed
CASE REMANDED
Chan Fat, 28, was remanded for one week when he appeared: be- fore" Mr, "K, M.-A-Barnett at the