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HONGKONG CRICKET
CLUB.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Entries close on Saturday next,
12th February at 6 p.m.
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IN THE SUPREME
COURT OF HONG KONG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN THE GOODS OF PAU- LINE AGANUUK, IBIS DI Hotel Atlantic, Nice in the Republic of France, and ot Kensington Palace 14. sions. De Vere Gardens, Kensington, in the County of London in the United Kingdom, Spinster 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 in their claims against the above estate to 6th March, 1938.
All Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the onder signed on or before that date.
DEACONS,
Solicitors for the Administrators, 1, Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.
NOTICE
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The Officer Commanding, 2nd Battalion The Royal Scots, wi! accept no responsibility for any debt incurred by Li Cheong, Officers' Mess Compradore.
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BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, TIENTSIN
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VACANCY TOR
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
No. 37/37.
Applications are invited from British subjects for the post of Electrical Engineer 10 lake charge of the Electricity Depart· ment of the British Municipal Council, Tientsin.
The initial salary to be offered is Chinese Dollars 1,290.00 per month, ($860 basic salary plus fifty per cent repatriation allow ance).
Candidates must be either As- soclate Members or Members of the Institution of Electrical En gineers, and should be between 35 and 45 years of age. Candi dates must have bad
sound
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1938.
TRAVEL
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A World Wide Organization
No. 4, Des Voeux Road, Central.
Course of nine public lectures on AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS. Particular attention is invited to the following revised arrange.ents for the conclusion or this course.
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Lecture No. 8, which was to be given on Monday, the 7th of February, 1938, is cancelled.
On that date the Medical Officer's house at the old Government Civil Hospital, which has been equipped as a model gas proof and splinter-proot house, will be open to inspection by the public. A representative of the Royal En gineers will be in attendance at the house from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
The "concluding lecture of the course will be given by Colonel N.M.S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., G.S.O.1, China Com. mand, on Monday, the 14th of February, 1938, at 5.30 p.m. in the China Fleet Club Theatre. The subject of the lecture will be air raid precautions in general.
All lecturers who have taken part in this course will be in attendance on this occasion for the purpose of auswering questions arising out of the previous lectures. Questions should be sent in writing to the Extra Assistant Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office not later than Thursday, the 10th of February, 1938, but every endeavour will he made to deal with questions received after that date or sent up to the platform during the lecture,
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HONG KONG, FEBRUARY 7, 1938.
"Naval Superiority?"
During the week-end the Japan- ese continued their intensive in- tensified activity in South China. Japanese guns were in action for hours shelling Kongmoon, warships and aircraft made a combined at- tack in the vicinity of Namtau, a large feet has been concentrated south-east of Macao, Bocca Tigris has again been,shelled and Japan- ese marines tried unsuccessfully to land at Tongkawan.
These happenings have given rise to many and varied rumours but as yet it is only possible to speculate as to the reason for the Japanese actions.
From a study of the present stage in the Sino-Japanese hos- tilities it appears that four ex- planations are possible-the long expected invasion of Kwangtung is now to be attempted, the Navy, tired of the Army achieving all the "glory," has decided to show its superiority; the Japanese endeavouring to keep as many as possible of the crack Cantonese troops tied up while the drive in the North is in progress; an fourthly, the Japanese authorities. have "decided that some spectacular
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BRITISH MANUFACTURERS
TRADE IN THE EAST
Sunday February 6, 1938
AND
The war which Japan is waxing in China has given an excellent opportunity for increasing business to the manufacturers of other nations because most of the trade which was previously in Japanese hands has gone elsewhere. The Chinese people, wherever they may be have, not unnaturally, stopped buying Japanese goods and cther people are taking the same action because the world at large has been disgusted by the ruthless methods adopted by the Japanese. Whether or Lot sanctions are imposed by governments, unofficial boycotts, organised by the buyers themselves, are very definitely being applied, For example. news received from Malaya is to the effect that a. great portion of the trade formerly enjoyed by the Japanese has gone and, so deeply has the teeling against the Japanese embedded itself, that the chances are that it will be a very long time before a frac- tion of this lost trade can be regained. The Chinese will not buy Japanese goods or articles which they suspect being of Japanese origin. Their needs still have to be met and so a splendid opening has been created for other manufacturers.
In this connection it might be pertinent to ask if full advantage ts being taken of the situation to further the scope of British trade with China. Insofar as the manufacturers of certain others countries are concerned there is not the slightest doubt that every opportunity is being gladly seized. Their sales organisation is good and they have a full appreciation of the advantages of a Far Eastern market.
But what of the British? From all accounts not all of them are alive to the opportunity which the present state of affairs offers. As far as quality is concerned there need never be any doubt, for British manufacturers continue to live up to their reputation for fulfilling specifications in all respects.
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There is another point to the advantage of the British manu- facturer, and a very important one, in our opinion. Eastern pur- chasers are Armer than ever in their faith in the the quality of Bri- tish goods which they know cannot be questioned.
In Malays it is reported that the one failing of the British manu- facturer is his. "take it or leave it" attitude, and it is also said that he has not yet realised that the chance is offered for a permament extension of his activities. It is not suggested that this is the case with every British manufacturer in Malaya though the practice ap- pears to be "quite popular."
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Here in Hong Kong we are fortunate, indeed, in that we have a Chamber of Commerce which never lets
the slightest op- portunity go for pushing British trade. The British Trade Commis- stoner gives all the necessary co-operation and assistance in his power, and the aid he affords in olling the wheels of commerce is. gratefully accepted.
For years we have been hearing of the vast inroads made by Japanese competition and how goods are put on the market at prices which European manufacturers cannot even dream about. On account of the war, that trade has almost disappeared from the map and opportunities are now offered which It was thought had been lost for all time. The question now remains "will they be taken ad- vantage of to the fullest extent"?
demonstration should be made to EFFECTS OF WAR
bolster
up waning confidence among the people at home.
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Although it is obvious that Japan has far over-reached herself in the extent of the present hostilities, it must not be overlooked that she is in a situation calling for the most desperate. action. For this reason. the possibility of the Southern invasion being imminent cannot be disregarded.
On the other hand Japan realises realisation made keener by recent developments-that China. with 85 per cent. of her vast population living on the soll, is not even crippled by the loss of her cities and seaports.
In view of this fact and that to stage an attack of sufficient extent to ever have a chance of taking Canton would cost Japan almost more than she can afford, it ap- pears unlikely that she will take this step unless absolutely forced to by circumstances.
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IN SHANGHAI
Lumber Yards Hard Hit
SIR HENRY IRVING CENTENARY
Celebrations In Honour Of Famous Actor
GOOD HUNTING IN MANCHOUKUO
Animals Literally Infest Harbin
Perimeter
Keeping wolves from the doors of Harbin is, literally speaking, a task at which local hunters are at present delighting, för targe num ters of these animala-mag well as foxes, goats and boars-have been seen in the country round here and hunting expeditious set out regularly to secure, their skins. states "a special correspondent of the North China Dally News. Boars are specially numerous to the east and west, and with the recent. heavy fall of, show the hunting of fur animals is at its peak. The results of the present. reason have so far been highly satisfactory. The Hinghan region abounds with pheasants and with tolerable luck one gun can get a bag of over 50.
Incidentally, there has been an interesting metamorphosis in the hunting of these birds; previous ly sportsmen always shot them in the regions to the west, but as last- year saw "extremely deep snow in those districts the pheasants this season eschewed them altogether and migrated partly to the Hunai Raliway region and partly Korea
to
Good woodcock shooting is to be had both to the east and to the west, but as, fortunately for them, these, birds are, not blessed with any industrial value they are not hunted so generally. There is a scarcity of rabbits around Harbin. explained by a pestilence which in Manchoukuo breaks out periodical- ly among these animals.
A movement, started officially a few months ago, to form a Hun- tets' Society is gaining ground at an appreciable rate, and many of the most prominent sportsmen in Manchoukuo—including the well- known hunter Mr. N. A. Baikoff- have Joined 113 international membership list.
Branches of this Society have been started in many railway sta- ... tions such as Handohedze, Ekho. Imianpao. Chalantun- and others.
The cast of skins has, in connec- tion with the fall (20 to 25 per cent) of wholesale prices in Ame- rica, diminished; and a 'bear skin can now be bought between 29 and 30 gobi while a good fox skin does
London, Feb. 5. Tomorrow is the centennial of Chinese lumber firms perhaps suf-the firth of farnous acter. fered most in the hostilities in Str Henry Irving. The press Shanghai, judging from the ac-for some days has con- counts.collected by Chinese native tained tributes to, and apprecia- not cost more than 15 gabl. banks, states thé North Chinations of, the art of Irving by lead- Daily News.
ing actors who served early ap-6TH MARINES
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RETURNING TO
UNITED STATES
that the
Of about $50,000,000 of credita prenticeship at the lyceum extended to Chinese lumber yards,nider among dramatic critics whe only a small percentage was re-remember his triumph. A com- turned before the settlement day,memoration service at St. Martins- according to a Chinese report. In in-the-Fields tomorrow will be at the majority of cases the native tended by a large gathering repre- The headquarters of the Second banks haye to agree to postpone sentative of every section of the Brigade; United States Marine the settlement to another period. theatrical profession Afterwards. Corps, under the command of Encouraged by the buliding a procession will be formed which Brigadier-General J. C. Beaumont, activities at the Civic Centre and will proceed to the Irving statue in announced in Shanghat last week also Chapel during the past two Charing Cross Road where wreaths
Sixth Regiment and On Saturday, Admiral Hasegawa, years. Chinese lumber firms have will be laid, including one by the "F" "or the Second Anti-Aircraft Commander-in-Chief of the Japan. placed large orders abroad, the daughter of Ellen Terry. who Battalion, will return to the ese Navy, informed the Japanese necessary funds in many cases be appeared with Irving in so many United States on the U.S.8. Chau- nation that "the morale of officersing supplied by native bauka. memorable productions.
mont, sailing from Shanghal on and men of the Japanese fleet in
Large quantities of lumber imported Centenary celebrations in which February 18. were mostly stored on the Nantao the British Broadcasting Corpora- high..."
Bund, and are now reported to tiori' are participating also include bave been lost to the firms.
an all-star matinee In April and native village, Kelnton Mandeville, Chinese medicine hongs also a ceremony tomorrow at Irving's in Somerset.(BW8.1 suffered a great deal in the hos- ties. Many of these firms do business with small medicine shops" in the interior, supp'ying them
NOTICE 15 HEREBY China waters 1s exceptionally GIVEN THAT THE FOR- TIETH ORDINARY YEARLY Navy's disgruntled state of mind at Taking into consideration the MEETING OF THIS COM. having to take a back seat of late PANY will be held at the Office in the Sino-Japanese conflict and of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & the fact that the Navy's demands technical training in Electrical Will be read in the rooms of the February, 1938, at 11 a.m., for involving a blockade have not been counts could not be collected be-
Co., Ltd., on Thursday, the 10th together with a declaration of war for further expansion southward
with medicine on credit. Because PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Engineering, have held respon.
Institution by
of the situation, many of these ac- sible posts in Municipal or Com.
Prof. C. A. Middleton Smith,
the purpose of receiving the met. the statement by the fre- fore the Chinese New Year, while pany's Electrical Undertakings Taikoo Professor of Engineering with a Statement of Accounts the most likely reason for the in Nantac. Native banks, which
Report of the Directors together eating Admiral seems to provide valuable stocks have also been lost Mr. J. E. ("Dickie") Richardson, Sergt. T. Forritt, of the Police, supplying both Alternating Cur.
in the University of Hong Kong, for the year ended 31st Decem
Valuation and Resumption Oncer, were passengers aboard the P. and rent and Direct Current, and
week-end's activities. on Tuesday, 8th February,
"Apparently the Navy has taken must have good administrative
extended loans to medicine shops, Public Works Department, left the 10. s.s. Chitral, which sailed for ber, 1937.
were only able to collect about Colony on Home leave on Saturday. London on Saturday. ⠀ this opportunity of giving a prac-thirty or forty per cent, of the His departure means a great loss and organising ability with com. mercial experience.
Chairman: B. D. Evans, Esq., Company will be CLOSED from next few days it will be General
The Register of Shares of the teal example of its "exceptionally total credit, it is reported in Chi- temporarily to the Civil Service Miss Stella Hyndman, of the
high morale." Probably in the nese circles. F. R. A. S.
Cricket Club, for Mr. Richardson | Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Com- was one of their keenest änd best pany, who is on holiday in Manila, cricketers.
will be returning to Colony on February 17.
The present capacity of the Council's Power Station is 7,000 WWW.
The successful candidate will be on probation for a period of six months. A four years' con- tract will be offered at the end of the probationary perlod if ser vices prove satisfactory.
- Applications" giving age, detalls of education, whether married or single, training and experience accompanied by copies of testi monials should be addressed to the undersigned so as to reach Tientsin not later than February 15, 1938..
By Order,"
H. F. BARNES, Secretary & Engineer. COUNCIL ROOM,
TIENTSIN, CHINA. January 21, 1936.
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at 6 p.m.
His Excellency, The Governor, Hon President of the Institu- tion, has kindly consented to attend. Members and their friends are cordially welcome.
W. F. SIMPSON,
Thursday, the 3rd February-Matsuf's turn to strut the stage 1938, to Thursday, the 10th again. February, 1938, both days in. Of course, coming to the third clusive.
By order of the Board Directors.
reason, Japan is only too anxious to keep as many Chinese troops as of possible engaged in the South..
F. H. CRAPNELL,
Secretary.
Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong, 26th Jan., 1938,
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RICE PETITION REJECTED
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NO SOVIET ARMY OFFICERS IN JAPAN
Tokyo, Feb. 6.
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Another Civil Servant who has
Dr. H. H. Kung. Chairman of gone away on holiday is Mr. R. the Central Executive Council and Griffiths, of Queen's College, who, Finance Minister, arrived in the Foul Suviet officers, attached to it is understood, is travelling in Colony by plane from Hankow "on the Japanese Army in the regi- the South for a few weeks. Mr. Thursday. He will return to Han- ment of Asahikawa, in Hokkaido, Griffiths is also a keen sportsman kow within a few days. under terms of an agreement on excelling in particular, at› cricket
the exchange of officers. left fast and rugby. night for Russia, Simultaneous-
The Cantonese soldier is regarded as a most formidable foe and it would be more than inconvenient for the invaders In the North to have to meet with increased op-
Wing Commander H 8. Kerby. position from men of this type.
British Air Attache in Shanghai, is As for bolstering up confidence 13, four Japanese officers, át-, The wedding of Miss Laura Jane shortly returning to Shanghai to It is doubtful if any demonstration
tached to regiments of Bovlet Calman, only daughter of Mr. and resume his duties there. He has that Japan can stage can achieve Russia, left Moscow for home.
Mrs. M. Calman, of the Kowloon been on a brief visit to London. this object. Ever since the outbreak The rupture in the exchange Docks, and Mr. Albert H. F. Rowe,
agreement was made on the in-will take place at St. Andrew's Ma. G. Fowler, who was recently stance of Soviet Russia which re-church, Kowloor, on February 19 admitted to the Canossa Hospital cently informed the Japanese War at 3 p.m.
and underwent an operation, is Office that it no longer desired to station officers in Japari-(Reuter)
...now progressing satisfactorily and Sergt. Tom Daly, of Upper Levels is expected to leave hospital short- Police Station, and popular No. 117. bowler of the Police Recreation.
EMPEROR RECOVERS
of hostilities the Japanese papers have been full of nothing but Tokyo, Feb. 6.
"vicinity talk" and by this time the Canton, Feb. 6. Emperor Hirohito is reported to people have reached a point of dia- The petition of rice merchants day to have recovered from a slight illusionment where news of this to exempt duty on imported rice cold from which he has been suf-type gives them only further cause. was refused by the Kwangtungfering since February 2-(Reuter) for doubt. Provincial Government. The imp
After seven months of a war. porters' plea is that more rice is the Executive Yuan, which has pro- which was to have been over in needed for the province in the claimed a set of rules for trans-a few weeks, Japan is now in a event of emergency and that the portation and supply of rice to this most precarious situation both at Import duty tends to increase the province. On this ground the home and in China, ba price of rice.
petition was rejected.—(Inter-
On the outcome of her latest The rice problem was studied by national).
"project" will rest not only China's
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future but also the fate of Japan.
An imperialist: nation,, if Japan Club Junior League lawn bowls The engagement is announced is defeated, her imperialist govern- team, proceeded on Home leave between. Burgeon Lieut,-Comman ment will be overthrown and re-aboard the ss. Chitral on Satur- der B. J. Wheeler, RN, popular placed by a peaceful and demo-day. cratic regime. A most refreshing! thought, and, a fact that does not seem too remote!
officer of the Royal Naval Hospital, and Miss Daphne Laurie, youriger" Bergt. and Mrs. W. 8. Dall, daughter of Mrs. L. A. Fallbrook of Bergt. and Mrs. W.; Gowana and Shanghaj.
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