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ciplined and rosomecful. Far- thermore, they are fighting in country that they know, and they van live on that country without experiencing any great hardships.
Letters To
The Editor
In a word, Jahma is fighting "RENT PROFITEERING foe which will tax her relentlessly and persistently. Meanwhile the world looks on.
and foreign capitalists are commencing to express. certain impatience that an undeclared war which was expected to fast three dive has already dragged on for more than three months with terrible loss of life and damage to. pn
at
Sir-Through the medium
of your esteemed paper, may I voice the grievance on behalf of the lower and working class of people whose insignificant services. If not altogether unrecognised are least, generally treated as trivial. but as a matter of fact their services are the main man-power that make Hong Kong as it is, and these people comprise the greater -perty. China has a colossal re- part of the community. Therefore constructional plan ready to indo sincerely hope the Chinese plement. She is sincere in her representatives in the Council will will to develop China for the Chinese Japan desires an over- "lordship of China. It shall never he granted-nat till the fast Chinese able-bodied men bas been enslaved by the imperialistic
BUNG KONG. NOVEMBER 13, 1837.,
JAPÁN SNUBS THE
WORLD
There is not the slightest doubt that-lew nations have ever daredareresent. to snub the world so blatantly- It is futile to attempt to treat and completely as Japan las done with Japan. The Powers who in the past few weeks. But are trying to make Japan lister because Japan can literally get to reason at the present time aro away with murder, there is } being made to appear ridienlous absolutely no reason for presun by the snubbing Japan is giving them. Chim alone lus not been ing that China will consider f one moment seriqualy the per-mulihed, and Japan is riled. tek idiotic demands attributed But that's nothing Boywhat she to Japan as being the only basis will be after Ching is through upon which she would condescend with her. to negotiate. Whatever the rest of the world may do. China has suffered so much at the hands of Japan that she has reached the stage at which to endure hard-
STOP-SIGNALS BY MOTORISTS
announced between Miss Maryship and pain is as second nature. | Court of Appeal London, recent
Lindley. youngest daughter of Sir Francis Lindley. the forme: British Ambassador to Portugal and
head of the trading Arm
Standard."
Batter that than 'servitude.
Following on the idiota de-
the
By a majority verdict in the
ly, the view was upheld that a **stop-light" on 1 notor-car, soon as the brake pedal is de which operates automatically as
Countinue to bo their utmost to impress the Goverment to realize the hardships of these people.
MALAYAN
Prudent Financial Policy
REVIEW
The Budget meeting of the Federal Council of Malaya was held recently. In his address to the Council. H.E. the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, emphasised that a cautious financial policy was still necessary.
A reserve fund is being built up, and it is hoped that by the end of 1938 it will amount to $50,000,000. "The year 1937 is proving abnormally prosperous." said the High Commissioner, and there are few signs, that 1938 will show any, great decline: but beyond this it would be rash to prophesy as the benefits which we might expect from the continuance of the tin and rubber restriction schemes may be discounted by the uncertainty of international affairs."
Regarding public works, His Excellency said there were some who would like to see a still greater provision made for these ser- vices. He would remind them that the recruitment of competent engineers was proving exceedingly difficult at the present time, and it was useless to publish a grandiose programme which it was be-
yond the capacity of departments to undertake.
The Pineapple Industry
The influx of refugees encour- ages the land-lords to demand an Increase from 20, 30 even up to 50 per cent on the driginal rental. The diet of the working class cheify consists of vegetables. fish Recent legislation has been directed to the improvement of the and perhaps a little meat. Recently conditions under which pineapples are canned. Attempts are be the price of vegetables have in- ing made to reach agreement with the trade on the subject of the creased by 400 per cent, Le., from standardisation of the finished canned product. It is anticipated four cents per catty to nearly 20 that the production of pineapples in Malaya will inercase consider- cents, fish ricreased 200 per cent.ably within the next two or three years, and in face of increasing beef and pork nearly 50 per cent competition it is Important that Malaya should not only retain ner long established markets, but be in a position to capture tex amrkets Now, have the land-lords a heart to tolerate ariy increase of rental by offering a standard product of undoubted quality. when they should realize the ir- reparable high cost of living and the precarious condition of these poor people? May I remind them that Mercy and Charity are double blessings: They bless him gives and him who receives.
The land-lords may raise various excuses such as high consumption of water
their etc. to support
The development of the smaller agricultural industries is re- ceiving close atenttion, sald His Excellency. Of these, pineapples, oil palms and derris are deserving of notice.
who
demands; but let us take it for granted that there is really higher consumption of water, yet does
that warrant them to demand so and unseasonable unreasonable increases of 30, 40 or 50 per cent. During this time of tribulation is it not logical for every one to suffer a little? Yet the suffering
The Annual Dance will be Japan. and Mr. W. J. Keswick.mands propounded by Japan ef Jardine. Mathieson and Com-cagne the news yesterday that
pressed, is not to be alie on as pany in China, states the "Evening dapan dud "declined, for
Second time, to attend the Brug-ahressarily sufficient indication of the well to do and land-lords of a driver's intention to share trivial when compared with sels Conference.
down or halt. The stop-light it- the poor and the working class of Japan has always steadfastlyf. like patriotism."is not
people. Is it humane for the land- lords to retrieve their higher cost held to the view that there is one
of living by Imposing further and only one nation in the whole
hardship on the poor people in world which is entitled to inter
demanding for an increase of rent? fere in China and that is Japan! Other nations, particularly China,
Members of the Club and members of St. Andrew's Society who wish to participate in this function are requested to com. municate with the undersigned
at an early date in order t facilitate arrangements for accom- modation.
T. P. SAUNDERSON,
Hon: Secretary,
MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.
The November. Race Meeting. will be held at Areia Preta, Macao, on Sunday, 14th Novem "ber, 1937, commencing at 2.00
p.m.
The First Bell will be rung, at 1.30 p.m.
By order,
S. W. CHENG,
Secretary.
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Mr. Keswick" and M'ss Lindley are both staying with Mr. Kes- wick's mother in Dumfries. The marriage will take place before Mr. Keswick's leave expires, and he returns to Shanghal.
BROTHER IN SHANGHAI Mr. Keswick left Shanghai for England Just before the hostilities
broke out. The company's build-ins otherwise. However, -Japan ings were damaged by the bom bardment.
Miss Mary Lindley
His brother, Mr. John Keswick, another member of the firm, is now in Shanghai,
The marriage will be a union of two well-known Scottish families. Miss Lindley's mother is i sister of the late Lord Lovat.
ARMISTICE DAY IN
BRUSSELS
has disregarded the protests and the feelings of each and every nation which is an interest in China, and she has gone along without interruption on her ruth- less course of territorial brigan-
t
가
enough"; it may need to be sup pleniented by the hand-signals as laid down in the road code. The decision is one of some import ance. It is not that it makes the absence of hand-signal in illegal act: it simply means that in the rise of an action for damages the responsibility may he irreased by the lack of sucir asigual. Nevertheless, the il- ing throws on the driver whose eur is equipped with a stop-light When the Central Government an obligation which the majority decided to fight Japan, China had ceased to regard as necessary Tecame united in actual fact for The function of any signal from The first time since the glorious driver's seat, whether given by Revolution which overthrew the hand or by sorte illuminated despotic Manchuus;
Overnight mechanical device, is to advise that miracle was performed, other road-users of the course China to-day is more united and which the car is about to take enlightened than ever, and she is and those who have been using consequently inore determined the stop-light have grown drens- than ever not to uve-in to the tomed to assume that the light Japanese ondaight, diplomatic itself is sufficient to indicate ar and military. There is alsolute-] intention to slow down or to stop. ly no possible hope of compromise The ruling above referred to holds unless Japan is "willing to start that it is ambiguous, because if off on the right foot by acknow gives the same signal for slowing ledging China as a sovereign state and stopping, though one would with inviolable rights in her say that in common practice the domestic sphere. If Japan is sensible thing for the following nuwilling to do that, then the car to do is to keep at such a world most reconcite itself to a distance as to be ready for either long and wearying and worthless a halt or a reduction of speed war in which possibly millions when once the stop-light has ap will be slaughtered and colossal peared. However, in the light of wealth wasted. Japan's attitude the decision the wisest course will is so abjectly appalling that it is be for the driver who wishes In the morning, the British
calculated to stimulate suspicion keep himself as free from nez- Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, and the French Foreign as to the sanity of her milers. I ligence as possible to give a stor Minister Delbos, after attending To say the very-least, is a signal with the hand as well as THE ANTI-RED PACT Divine Service in the Anglican most horrifying state of affairs.- with the light. And that means Church, laid wreaths at the Yet China stands firm. She a window fully down, so that an various war memorials.
After these ceremonies, political will not tolerate dictatorship from arm can be properly extended. conversations between Mr. Eden, any source either inside or out- The ever-open window, ready for M. Delbes and Mr. Norman Davis side her boundaries, and she will ¦ the sudden emergency, will not he were resumed. M. Delbos, leaving not submit to any terms of peace popular feature of winter this afternoon, will, until satur- which do not commence with the motoring. day, be represented by M. de Tes- san, Under-Secretary of Foreign withdrawal of all Japanese troops - Affairs. It is stated that the ques- to behind those, boundaries which tions on the agenda concern not were observed before the outbreak
Interests, but also of hostilities. only Chinese
Japan is pig- the interests of the three de-
headed China is determined. mocracies. C
It is stated that the Brussels War continues. LEAGUE FAR EAST COMMITTEE
Conference has reached a stage We have every justification for Geneva, Nov. 11. Members of the Far East Com- that was bound to arise after the stating from reliable information mittee of the League of Nations, fall of Shanghal and the Shans communicated to us. that the meeting under the presidency of Capital, Taiyuan. It is stated that M. Vilhelms Muntera, Latvian For-the basis of the Nine-Power Treaty Chinese forces are thoroughly eign Minister, expressed the desire is no longer broad enough for the prepared for the winter campaign that a meeting be held only after" situation. The chief Interest of and that they do not regard the the end of the Brussels conference, the British, it is declared, is to de- prospect of its rigours with any despite the fact that China and fine anew the respective interests
In fact, the Russia favoured an immediate
of France, Britain and America in degree of awe.
Chinese soldiers are both con- meeting.
the Far East- Bouter
fident and cheerful, well dis
OFFICES TO LET H.K. STOCK EXCHANGE Building (10, Ice House Street) Offices available for immediate
Brussels, Nov. 11. occupation at moderate rentals,
The whole population of the * Modern conveniences. Apply Belgian capital to-day was domi- Secretary's Office on the prenated by the emotions aroused by
the solemn ceremonies of Arms mises.
tice Day.
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Moscow. Nov. 11. Commenting on the anti-com- munist pact, Izvestia declares that it is an "aggressors' pact" with the object of re-divisioning the world.
It is also intended, it is alleged in Moscow, to create stronger co- operation between Italy and Ger- many against French and British interests, especially in the Mediter ranean.
Reuter.
Transocean Neien Service.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL BAZAAR-
The winners of the ham, and cigarette ruffles, organized by the St. Joan of Arc stall on November 7 are as follows:-
that won by Mr. J. M. J. Lopes, 17 Soares Ave., Kowloon. Ticket No. 25. Second ham-won by Mr. C Basto, 30 Hillwood Road, Kowloon. Ticket No. 240.
Half dozen Uns Camel Cigarettes- won by Mr. V. Capell, 40 Kim- berley Road, Kowloon. Ticket No. 404.
Will the Goverment wrest the
look despotic, but
in fact the
law a little, which outwardly may Government is doing a great right which deserves the blessing of the poor. by not allowing any increase of rental until the war in South China is over? As far I know more
landlords ase serving notices to quit or demand for an increase since
November 1.
Wll our new Governor take steps to put a stop to this profiteering? Otherwise demands for further increase will be proportionate with the coming development of the war in South China the further in- aux of refugees.
J.S.S.
STRAIGHT TRUTH
[To the "Hong Kong Weekly Press."]
realize
Dear Sirs, You cannot what a great satisfaction it is to read your Weekly giving us the "straight truth right from the shoulder" about Japan's aggression
and shameful actions.
"But what a wonderful policy of Japan; knock the customer and neighbour, on the head if ne refuses to buy your goods or be friendly."
A GERMAN
The area under oil palms has shown little increase during the past year, but considerable areas are attaining full production and output is Increasing steadily. The improved market for palm oil is an encouraging feature and is enabling estates in this country to become more firmly established..
The market for derris is a small one, but it is hoped that by reason of advance in our technical knowledge of this crop we may eventually be able, materially to increase our export trade in this Insecticide.
on tea
itt
The experiments
established by the Government Cameron Highlands before the road was opened have been fruitful in results and have gone far to establish this industry in the Highlands, The tea produced finds a ready sale locally and on the Londen whole- sale market where the prices obtained compare favourably with those for tea grown at a similar altitude in other countries.
A number of other crops are under investigation at Cameron Highlands. notably cinchons, while it is intended to develop at an early date the work on the cultivation of fruits and vegetables."
Hugo and Jacqueline, the delightful dancers, who will be appear-
Ing at the Gloucester Hotel to-night.
Disabled Men's Workshops
I wonder if that method will work? If it proves good. I'll have THE BRITISH LEGION a shot at it too. Yours etc..
Hamburg. Oct. 15.
Colony's Contribution To War Relief
Shanghai, Nov. 12.
JAPANESE REPLY
AWAITED
Brussels, Nov. 1.
$3
"As soon
we receive the- Japanese reply we shall decide- what to do, but we have decided: to act quickly," stated M. Yvon. Delbos, the "leading French de- legate to the Brussels conference,
To assist with the marketing of the products of the numerous small industries employing dis- abled ex-Service men, the Legion has a special Warehouse in Lon- The Chinese community of Hongdon and a sales organisation ex- in an interdew published this Kong have contributed 280.000 tending over the whole country:- | evening. winter suits and 50 boxes of food-Previously acknowledged...$5,830,00 stuffs for war relief in the past Motor Car Mascots per A.A. fortnight, says an announcement. Asiatic Petroleum Co., Ltd.
To-day, when the anniversary H.M.S. "Dorsetshire"
of the birth of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Bhek O District Bales
is being celebrated, a feature is J. K. Bousfeld a campaign to collect funds and articles for the benefit of Chinese war refugees and wounded sol- diers.
Renter.
MORE MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CHINA.
London, Nov. 12. The second consignment of me- dical supplies purchased by the Lord Mayor's Fund is being sent to China to-day. Burgical instru- merits and dressings, to the value of £6,000, will be despatched on November 19,-
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This fact is confrmed by in- 264.00, formation which was allowed to 120.85 transpire regarding the Powers? 88.19 intentions if the Japanese reply 16.11 is entirely negative,
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Mr. Anthony Eden, M. Yvon Delbos, Mr. Norman Davis and Dr. Wellington Koo met and reviewed the situation, particularly, it is gathered from the angle of the present situation in China.
...Nó decisións can be taken until 30.00 the Japanese reply is received but. 25.00 it is learned that the possibility of a statement was envisaged dealing with the efforts to be made by the Powers. to find a conciliatory settlement. The document might 24.20 take the form of a last appeal to - 14.67 | Japan with a pressing demand for
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