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HONG KONG
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metres (845 'k.c's.). 31.49 metres
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Wayelengths 17.79m.c. (16.86m.)
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Hong Kong Times
RECITAL FROM THE STUDIO BY STORE PELLEGATTI
Luba Shaftain
9.10 to 10 p.m. "Relay of Military Parade Service, St. John's Cathe-Trio, 5
dral,
11 am to 12.15 p.m. Relay of Morning Service from St. Andrew's
Church, Kowloon.
12.15 pm. Elgar-Enigma Varia tions, Op. 35.
Played by The B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra conducted by Adrian Boult.
12.10 p.m., Elisabeth Schumann (Soprano),
A Dream of Spring ("Winter- reise" Muller-Schubert, Op. 89 No. 11 The Solitary One (Lappe- Schubert, Op. 41),-Plano accom- paniment by Gerald Moore
21.47m.c. (13.97m.) 15.1im.c. (19.82m.)
Trans. 1 (G.S.O., G.S.Ġ., G.S.B.).
4.15 p.m. Big Ben. The League--- Division I: Charlton Athletic v. Everton. 4.40 p.m. The Orpheus p.m. Weekly Newsletter, Sports Summary, and Announce- ments. 5.25 pim. A Religious Ser- vice (Church of England), from the Cathedral, Lichfeld. Address by the Right Rev. E. S. Woods, D.D., Lord Bishop of Lichfield. 6.10 pim. "This is England." Talks by representative English people. 8.25 p.m. Close down.
Trans, II (G.S.H., G.S.G., G.S.B.),
6.45 p.m. Big Ben. The League--- Division I: Charlton Athletic v. Everton. 7.10 p.m. Orchestral Music. 7.40 p.m. A Religious Ser vice (Methodist), from Kingsway,, Hall, London. 8.30 p.m. "This is Spanish Dance. No. 1 (Moszkow-England." Talks by representative sky); Spanish Serenade (Blzet) --
12.50 p.m. Light Orchestral.
English people. 8.45 p.m. The New Light Symphony Orch. Seren-Frary Brewery Band; conductor,
Ade (Tosell!); Serenade {"Les Millions d'Arlequin' — Drigo). —— Barnabas Von Geczy and his Or- chestra.
1 p.m. Local Time Signal and Weather Report.
1.03 p.m. Marck Weber and His Orchestra.
David
Aspinall Tudor Davies (Tenor), 9:30 p.m. Weekly, News- letter, Sports Summary and An- nouncements. 9.55 p.m. Close down. Trans, III (G.S.H., G.S.F., G.S.B.)、
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1937.
Pleasing
The Hon. Mr. T. H. King, L.G.P.,' making a presentation to Insp.. G. A. Stimson at Police Headquarters.
1.
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Mediation In The Conflict
Her Hitler To Play Leading Role?
shared by the Japanese Govern- ment.
ANXIOUS TO SETTLE
It is universally agreed that Japan would be very glad to dis- cuss peace in view of her war commitments far exceeding ex-
London, Dec. 4. There is something in it, though reports are probably exaggerated." Sumps up the opinion of diplomats and business-men on reports that Herr Hitler is mediating in the Sino-Japanese conflict, which ex- cite wide interest in London.
Diplomats. Interviewed by Reu-pectations. ter, are of the opinion that Herr Hitler would be very glad to in- crease the prestige of the Fascist powers by restoring peace.
10.15 p.m. Big Ben. "Sportsmen Talking": Steve Donoghue and Geofrey Gilbey. 10.30 p.m. Cham- Fantasia on Melodies of Johann
ber Music. The Music. The Pirani Strauss (Weber). Song of Paradise Trio: Lella Pirani (Violin); Charles (Reginald King). Columbine's Hamburg Violoncello): Max Pirani "Rendezvous (Heykens). Spring (Pianoforte). 11 p.m. "God's Ad- Song (Mendelssohn). Simple Avenmiral"-Robert Blake, General-at- (Thome), Golden Rain-Waltz Sea. A sequence for radio, by (Waldteufel), "Faust" -Waltz Froom Tyler.
11.45 pm. Weekly Newsletter, Sports Summary, and 1.30 p.m. Reuter and Rugby Press, Announcements. 12.10 am. A Re- Local Weather Forecast and An-ligious Service (Church of Engher political Japanese connections.
(Gounod),
nouncements.
1.40 p.m. Mozart Songs.
"Don Giovanni"-"Madamina"-
land),.from the Cathedral. Lich- feld.. 1a.m. Close down.
HOLLAND.INDIA
F. Ollendorff (Bass); Give me thy hand, O fairest.-Erna Berger (Bo- prano) and Heinrich Schlusnus (Baritone). "The Marriage of Call letters; PCJ. Wavelengths Figaro"The Letter Duet.-Vlories 19.71 m. and 31.28 m.; Frequencies Ursuleac "Soprano) and Erna 15220ks, and 9590ke. Berger (Soprano)... The Magic Flute - Isis and Ostris Ivar Andresen (Bass)...
2 p.m. Mozart--Concerto in n Major, K.537 "Coronation").
Played by Wanda Landowska (Piano) with Chamber Orchestra (Leader: Jean Pougnet) conducted by Walter Goehr.
2.30 p.m. Close down.
4 to 7 p.m.-Chinese programme, 7 p.m. "An hour with Bach.
Sinfonia, Willem Mengelberg and his Concertgebouw Orchestra. The Heart I Ask From Thee, Love, My Spirit Was In Heaviness.--Lotte Leonard (Soprano). Suite No. 2 in B Minor: Overture, Rondeau. Sara- bande, Bourrec, Polonaise and Double, Minuet, Badineria, Chica- go Symphony Orchestra cond by Frederick Stock. Trio from "The Musical Offering' (arr. Casella), Italian Trio Alberto Poltronicri- Violin, Arturo Bonucci-Cello, Al- fredo Casella-Plano). No. 85-Take Me To Thee; Cantata No. 85-See, What His Love.- Georges Thill (Tenor). Fugue in C Minor (the "Little " G Minor Fuguel-Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra,
Cantata
8 p.m. Local Time Signal. Wea- ther Report and Announcements.
8.03 p.m. Studio-Recital by Etore Pellegatti ('Cello).
8.30 p.m. Studio-Plano Recital by Luba Shaftain: Schumann's "Kreisleriana.”
9 p.m. Reuter and Rugby Press: Local Weather Forecast and An- nouncements.
9.10 p.m. Leoncavallo's "I Pag- lacel."
Sung by I. Pacetti (Soprano), B. Gigli (Tenor), G. Nessi (Tenor), M. Basiola (Baritone), L. Paci (Bari tone) and A. Borghi (Bass) with Members of La Scala Orchestra and Chorus, Milan, conducted by Fran-
10.30 p.m. Close down.
co Ghione.
AUSTRALIA
3L.R.-Wavelength, 31.34 metres; Power, 1 Kilowatt; Frequency, 9.58 megacycles.
6 p.m. "In Quires and Places where they Sing." presented by the A.B.C. (Melbourne) Wireless Chorus
11.55 -12.55 G.M.T. wavelength 16.88 m. 12.55—16.00 G.M1.T. wavelength 16.88 M.
15.00-20.00, G.M.T.' wavelength 31.28 m.
Wavelength 16.88 M. 11.55--12.55 Netherlands world
de
He is obviously in a favourable situation to mediate, though also at the same time in a delicate position in
view of Germany's economic interests in China and
The "Daily Herald" says that Herr Hitler is disturbed by the weakening of Japanese power in a prolonged struggle, coupled with the danger that it will drive China into Russian arms.
There is a persistent bellef in many quarters that Japan "would really prefer the good offices of Great Britain
There is reason to belleve. they say, that the Anglophobia in the Japanese press is by no means
RUGBY FOOTBALL
on
broadcast for Asia. China, Japan The Royal Navy overwhelmed and further India, by the Rom. the Army in the Arst match of Cath. Broadc. Ass, (K.R.0.3) the Triangular Rugby Tourna- Music: 2. Actualites: 3, Music: 4,ment, played at Sookunpoo Political talk. by Mr. Paul Saturday, winning by four goals Waart; 5, Missionnews; 8. Journal. and seven tries (41 points) to a solitary try (3 points). The Navy fielded one of the finest sides they have put out in the Colony and were clearly superior in every de-
Wavelength 16.88 M. Phohi-programme for the Netherlands Indles."
12.55 National anthem and open-partment of the game. At the in- ing-announcement.
13.00 Talk on behalf, of the Liberal Protestant Radio Society (V.P.R.O.) by Dr. C. J. Bleeker, Apeldoorn.
13.20 Radio-play "Santa Claus Tempo 1937",
terval they were leading by 20 clear pointa.
The best of a very good bunch of naval forwards was Lt. Wals ham. probably
the
best
one
Of
On the other hand, Chinese feeling appears to have noticeably hardened for continued resistance in the past fortnight.
No serious peace talk is anti- cipated till Nanking falls, and then it is believed China will stand the best chance of obtaining good- terms.
The "Daily Mail" says that the whole world earnestly hopes that direct Initiative for peace will soon be undertaken between China and Japan.
Every day means a bigger sacri-. fices of manhood and treasure, and although China everywhere' has won tremendous sympathy, she will scarcely expect after Brussels to win anything more tangible,
Chinese resistance has
MR. R. G. HOWE DUE JAPANESE PARADE OF
IN CANTON
Canton, Dec. 4.
Mr. R. G. Howe, the British Charge d'Affaires, and his party, are due in Canton to-morrow morning from Hankow by rail en route to Hong Kong and Shanghai, Circumstances permitting, they are "expected to follow the route taken by "H.M.S. Capetown II,' which crossed by the loopline from the Canton-Hankow Railway to the Canton-Kowloon Railway, and
the same
thence to Kowloon in train
The Consul-General in Canton, Mr. R. G. Blunt, and representa- eives of local Chinese officials, are expected to meet Mr. Howe.... Reuter
UNEVENTFUL JOURNEY
止
PROVOCATION
Severe London Press Comment
London, Dec. 4... "It was wholly unnecessary the "Daily Telegraph" comment- march of provocation." declares
through the International Settle- ing on the Japanese
ment, which la scathingly criticis- ed in several of to-day's morning newspapers.
parade
The "Daily Telegraph" adds that It is only a wonder that immediate effects of the "incident" during the march were not more disas- trous.
The Settlement police seem to have kept miraculous order in all circumstances,
Good luck and restraint of the Inhabitants prevented isolated episodes from developing into a massacre, but this merciful result owes no thanks to the Japanese parade. and it may be questioned whether perhaps the parade did not take place in the hope that the "Incident" would be bigger.
"YAINGLORY OF SHANGHAI”
For this
tary mind, and its workings were scen yesterday in characteristic light,
The Journal proceeds: 'At best yesterday's parade would have been an artless piece of pomp..., seerį. in true perspective it was a typical product of Japanese zeal and Ja- panese nerves, and is important. only as reflecting the army's attf- tude towards all foreign rights in China.
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"The Municipal Council may well feel relieved that nothing more occurred.
were tralling
"The Japanese their costs..
"What they hoped to gain "by. this is not clear."
EXELLENT BEHAVIOUR The "News Chronicle" says that the behaviour of the sorely, tried Settlement police has been re- markable.
Canton, Dec. 3. Mr. R. G. Howe and party crossed the loopline from, the Canton- Hankow Railway to the Canton- Kowloon line shortly before 8 a.m. after an eventless two-day journey from Hankow... and have already passed Shekpal, the first station on
The "Manchester Guardian" the Kowloon-Canton Railway, but
says that so wanton was the Ja- he air-raid alarm
sounded
panese decision that it is hard to throughout Canton at 8 a.m. and
no march of avoid the suspicion that they hop- according to Chinese reports which triumph through conquered ter- ed to create an excuse to streng- have not yet been confirmed, nine ritory. It is not with the Settle then their grip on the Settlement... Japanese planes are at present ment that Japan is waging an Yet if this folly proved anything dying over the Kowloon-Canton undeclared war.
It was the Settlement authorities' line. In the event of this line be-- "The Times." under the heading capability to maintain order un- ing bombed. It is understood that "Vainglory of Shanghai." Intro-aided (though not unhindered) by arrangements will be made to send troduces its comments with the Japanese troops. the party to Hong Kong by a gun- remarks that Japan periodically. boat. The Consul-General. Mr. and often in a curiously ostenta- A. P. Blunt, and the Senior Navaltious manner, parades her most Officer met Mr. Howe this morning. serious weakness before the world. -Reuter
That weakness is implicit in the limitations of the Japanese mill-
ANNUAL DIOCESAN
BAZAAR
The bomb incident during the Japanese parade in Shanghai ex- cites Hvely apprehensions in the "Manchester Guardian" regarding resultant Japanese action.----
Beuter.
Customs Loan Service As
Bargaining Weapon
London, Dec. 4.
The Fifth Annual Diocesan Bazaar, held in the grounds of St. Paul's College yesterday, was opened yesterday by Lady North- cote who was met of "arrival by Dr. (Miss) F. C. Woo, Principal of The "Financial News in a St. Paul's Girls' College, Mr. J. M.lengthy review of the prospects of Wong. Chairman of the Organis-Far Eastern securities, states the ing Committee, the Reverend 8. F. opinion that Japan will possibly Tso, and Mrs. Ma Wing-chaan. use the Customs foreign loan ser- Among others present were the vice as a bargaining weapon with gallant but cannot in the end. Rev. Y. L Chung, the Rev. G. K the Powers to gain acquiescence ir.. avail― Reuter,
Carpenter, the Right Rev. Bishop. her demands on China. R. O. Hall, the Rev. J. R. Higgs.. Regarding fears of default of the Reverend T. Martin, the Rev. Japanese loans, the "Financial Lee Kau-yan and the Rev. E Lee. News" says the possibility does not
Following a short speech by Mr.exist.
been
PRESENTATION 10
THE RIFLES"
Kong Hotel was
The Jacobean Room of the Hong the scene of a very pleasant function last night. when Dr. G. W. Pope on behalf of the St. Patrick's Society presented the Royal Ulster Rides with a brance of their stay in the Colony, silver cup as a token of remem-
J. M. Wong, Lady Northcote: say- Japan would never be able to ing that she had great pleasure in finance large-scale development of declaring the function open, ex- her mainland conquests if she des- pressed her wishes for every pos-troyed her financial credit in the sible success.
West.
A bouquet was presented by the It is also to be remembered little grand-daughter of Mrs. Ma that more than half the Japanese wing-chaan and the son of the foreign debt is held by Japanese Reverend 8. F. Tso, after which nationals and it is safe to say that stalls and made several purchases. the Customs loans. Lady Northcote toured the various they also have a healthy slice of
JOURNALIST IN
The "Manchester Guardian." re- viewing the Chinese Customs re- turns, emphasises the remarkable MOTOR ACCIDENT | expansion of Chinese exports since
the beginning of the war.
The journal stresses the remark- Mr, H. Ching, local journalist,
YET MORE
ALLEGATIONS
Tokyo, Dec 4.7
The Japanese press bitterly at- salls the alleged use of Hong Kang as a Chinese base for im Portation of arms and disseming tion of propaganda.
The "Asahi Shimbun" Saya: "There is little doubt that Jag anese control of the Shanghal area has brought security to the life and property of foreign rest- dents, given China the chance to realise the fallure of her anti- Japanese policy, and Britain the opportunity to change her attitude towards Japan.
"It cannot be denied that is result of utilisation of Hong Kong for military purposes. China has abandoned the desire to save the situation.
L
SEEDS OF DISCORD "Britain has sown the seeds of
stand-off halves the Navy F. A. Redmond, Mr. and Mrs. J. of No. 9. Village Road. In a reportable drop in Germany's China discord between herself and Japan
Among those present were the following 'members of the St. Pa- trick's Society. Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Pope, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Perdue, Mr. and Mrs. B H. C. Hallowes and Miss Hallowes, Mr. McClatche, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs.
14.25 "Every day a new story" has produced in recent years. Lt. Hunter, Mr. O'Donovan, Mr. and (IV). ||
Cotman, although the run of the
Mrs. F. James, Mr. C. E. Terry, D. 14.50 Report of the chess-cham-play gave him little to do at full- and Mrs. Gray, Mr. W. Finnigan, plonship between Dr. Max
Euwe back,
handled everything
that Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor, Mr. J. C. and Dr. Alekhine.
came his way neatly and effective-M Grenham, Capt and Mrs. Hol- 15.00 Special Broadcast by the ly. The Army pack did not have, mes. Mr. D. J. Crozier. Capt. Fitz- Rom. Cath. Broade. Ass. (K.R.O.). the same cohesion as the winners, gerald Lombard, R. E., Dr. and 1, March; 2. Talk by Mr. Anton van and though Lt. Lincoln, making Mrs. Henry, Mr. W. le Bart Sparrow, Duinkerkén: 3, Music; 4, Political | his first appearance since return- Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and Miss Talk by Mr. Paul de Waart; 5, Mising from Shanghal, played a good Simmons. Major M. A. Murphy, slonnews: 6. Journal.
game. he received little support.
and Dr. McElney.
Phohi-programme continued 16.00 Close down and national anthem.
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Cinema by Mr. Leon. Werth. 2.10 p.h. Reviews and Periodicals by Mr. Francols de Teramond. 2.20 Gramophone Records. 2.30 p.m. Concert Relay. 4. p.m. Cipse Down.
Wavelength 31.28 m. 19.00--20.00 Netherlands world
p.m. broadcast for Africa, by the Rom. (K.R.O.). 1. Cath. Broadc. Ass. Music; 2, Actualities; 3. Music: 4, Political talk by Mr. Paul de Waart; 5, Missionnews: 6. Journal.
"PARIS
Call-latters of the Station: Wavelength: 19.68 metres TPA 2. Wavelength: 25.24 metres T P A 3. Wavelength: 25.60 metres T PA'4. Wavelength: 25.24 m.-11.885 Ke.
Wavelength: 25.24
-11.885 Kc.
UNDIMINISHED MORALE
Hankow, Dec. 4. "Sympathetic world Powers are being given a chance of participa-" ting in China's campaign of re- sistance against Japan, as China is 5.15 p.m. News In French, Market keeping on fighting with morale Prices. Rates of Exchange. 5.45
undiminished both at the front p.m. News in Arabic. 6. p.m. Con-
and in the rear to the very last
declared 7
Mr. cert Relay.
Wang moment." p.m. Relay of Radio-Journal of France (French Ching-wel to-day. News. 7.30 p.m. News in French,
Mr. Wang urged that China Rates of Exchange. 8.10 p.m. News
must face the crisis with bitter in English. 8.20 p.m. News in Ita
determination undaunted by the lan. 8.30 p.m. Relay. 10.30 pm temporary success of the Japanese. Sports Bulletin by Mr. Peeters.
He emphasised the importance of keeping up the determination on the part · of each and every citizen of China to do his or her best to maintain the present na- tional struggle to the last moment.
Reuter.
7 a.m. Radio-Journal of France 10.25 p.m. Colonial Market Prices. (French News). 7.20 a.m. Gramo- | 10.45 p.m. News in Portuguese. 11.
p.m. Close Down. phone Records. 8.15 a.m. Talk on French Events. 8:30 a.m. Leading Wavelength: 25.60 m.-11.720 Kc.
Press Articles,
Down
Wavelength: 19.68 m.-15.243 Kc.
11. a.m. Concert Relayed from
11.15 p.m. Concert Relayed from Radio-Paris. 12:15 a.m. News in French, Market Prices, Rates of Exchange. 12.40
News in Spanish. 12.50 am, News in Portuguese. 1. am. Gramophone Records. 1.15 am, Close Down.
a.m.
GEORGE CANNING
REMEMBERED
Buenos Aires, Dec. 4.
to the Police stated that while trade. Both in Imports and ex- driving his car in Gloucester Road ports the drops are far heavier on Friday. a small boy running than Britain's and America's. across the road, was knocked "In spite of heavy losses as a re- down. The boy ran away and did salt of the war, China's trade in not wait to be attended to.
the first nine months of 1937 has maintained a remarkable degree," further reducing the adverse trade balance by nearly $42.000.000.-— Reuter.
THE ONLY SOLUTION
Tokyo, Dec. 4.
The newspapers are of the opin- on that the Japanese Government will withdraw recognition of the Naniding administration as China's central government with the fall of Nanking.
The "Yomiuri Shimbun" says that the Nanking Government will then become a "mere local admin- Istration."
Meanwhile the "Nichi-Nichf“” says that creation of an indepen- dent government in North China is the only solution of the North China problem.
"Hence there is no hope of set- tling the North China question negotiations with
Nariking Government."—
the
MORE PAY WANTED
London, Dec. 4. Dockyard workers in naval dockyards and establishments are demanding an increase in wages.
The Admiralty has suggested re- ference of the question to arbitra- tion by the civil court, and it is now up to the workers' union to take the next step.
8.45 a.m. Gramo- and Soloists. 6:30 p.m. "Random.
phone Recorda. a.m. News in Pages"-A Musical Miscellany. 6.40 p.m. "A Sermon for those who French 9.30 a.m. News in French. may not like Sermons" "Jesus, .40 am. News in English. 9.50 the Man I Know." 7 pm. Record-am. News in Italian. 10 am. Close ings of Famous Overseas Artists. 8 pm. This Week's Btory. 8.15 p.m. "Melody Music," by the A.B.C. Light Orchestra! Conductor, AL Paris-P.T.T. 12 noon. News in 3. 1.m Gramophone Records. A statue of George Canning, the The union demand, on behalf of Hammett. 2.50 p.m. Talk on Inter-English. 12.15 p.m. Concert Relay- 4 a.m. News in French, Market British statesman, was unveiled the men, an increase of 13/8 a national Affairs, by Dr. G. L. Wood, ed from Paris-P.T.T. 12.45 p.m. Prices, Rates ot Exchange. here to-day. The statue was week in order to re-establish the M.A. 9.10 "It Happened Then"Talk on French Events 1. p.m. 4.30 am. News in English. 4.45 erected in recognition of Mr. Can pre-War margin between skilled the 1900's. by Vivian Crockett. Concert Relayed from Paris-P.TT. 1a.m. Gramophone Records. 5.45 ning's efforts in obtaining inde- and unskilled workers, of which 10.15 p.m. Epilogue. 10.30 p.m. 1.30 p.m. News in French Colonial a.m. News In German. 6. a.m. pendence for the Argentine in 1853.22000 are affected —
Market Prices. 2. p.m. Talk on the Close Down."
--Router.
Beuter
1 Close,
"Considerable harm has already? been done to the traditional friendship between the two na tions."
"The "Miyako" advises Britain, to renew friendly relations with; Japan if she "desires to restore her waning influence in China."____
Reuter
Lady Northcole being presented with a basket of flowers at
St. Paul's Girls' College Bazaar yesterday.
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