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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Sixteenth Ordinary Yearly Meeting of Shareholders will be held at Exchange Building, Hong Kong, on Saturday, 28th May, 1938, at eleven o'clock a.m.
The Transfer Books of the
Company will be closed from 14th May to 28th May, 1938, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. W. BROWN,
Manager.
Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1938.
6012
LANE CRAWFORD. LTD.
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meet- ing of the above named Company will be held at Exchange Build. ing, Victoria, in the Colony of Hong Kong, on Saturday, the 28th day of May, 1938, at eleven thirty o'clock in the forengon or so soon thereafter as the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Company convened at the same place on that day at eleven o'clock in the forenoon shall be concluded for the purpose of considering, and it thought ft. passing with or without amendment the following. resolution as a Special Resölu.
tion:.....
**That the Regulations contain. "ed in the Printed Document "submitted to this Meeting, "and for the purpose of Iden *tification subscribed by the "Chairman thereof, be approv "ed as the Articles of Associa ''tion of the Company in "substitution for, and to the "exclusion of, all the existing "Articles thereof,"
A copy of the New Articles with the amendments and addi, tions to the existing Articles #underlined in Red Ink can be inspected at the Company's Office or at the office of the Company's | Solicitors, Messieurs Deacons, I. Des Voeux Road Central, Vic- toria, aforesaid, at any time during usual business hours on "application being made for..that
purpose.'
By Order of the Board.
A. W. BROWN, Manager.
.6012
IN, THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG,
ORIGINAL, JURISDICTION.
Miscellaneous Proceedings"
Ne. 27 of 1938.
IN
THE
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and
PERFUMES
and
POWDER
OBTAINABLE AT ALL DISPENSARIES,
LEADING STORES
Sole Agents:
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ANTENOR ARRIVED 23/5/38.
GENERAL AVERAGE.
Cargo" damaged as a result of
IN THE GOODS of James this vessel having been on fire Reid, Inte of Oakleigh, 231.
04 25th April will be Surveyed Nithsdale Road, Glasgow,
at Holt's Wharf by Messrs. Retired Shipbuilder, deceas Goddard & Douglas from 10 a.m. on Friday, 27th May and on NOTICE IS HEREBY | subsequent days until the Survey GIVEN that the Court has by has been completed. Consignees virtue of Section 58 of the Pro- are requested to arrange for a bates Ordinance 1897, made an representailve to be in attendance Order limiting
at the Survey. the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 23rd June, 1938.
All "Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their clalms to the under- signed on or before that date.
Dated the 26th day of May 1938.
J
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executor, Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Hong Kong.
G
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NOTICE.
6809
We have pleasure in nouncing that Mr. EDWARD GEORGE. CRAVEN BÉLBIN has been appointed a Director of this Company.
6795
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PUBLIC AUCTION
ARNHOLD TRADING COMPANY, LTD.
6014
G.
PARTICULARS AND CON.
| years.
1.
EDITORIAL
ADVERTISEMENTS.
OFFICIAL NOTICE,
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME.
CHINESE SHIP
LOOTED
BY JAPANESE
Officers Thrown Overboard
Canton, May 26.
A Chinese merchant ship plying.
vicinity of Chaoyang was held. searched and looted by a Japanese runboat at 530 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
1 Law Man, No. 224, Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, hereby give notice that inoff the Kwangtung coast in the consequence of re-registration, have applied to the Board of Trade, under Section 47 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894,' in
A group of Japanese marines, respect of the Lighter "Sin Tai after forcibly stopping the ship. Yat" of Hong Kong Official | wont number 133235 of gross tonnage searched and took away all the
148.72 tons, register tonnage 148.72 tons (New tonnage Gross 284.36 tons) (and Register 284.36 tons), heretofore owned by "The |Taikoo Sugar Refining Company, Limited of London for the per mission to change her name to TINLEY" and to have her registered in the new, name at the Port of Hong Kong as owned by me.
aboard and systematically
valuables in the ship.
Net satisfied with the looting. a number of the Chinese ship's officers were thrown overboard, after which the Japanese blus jackets left.
to part and reported the whole case The victimised ship later returned to the authorities. All members of the ship's crew are safe-(Central News).
houses where
and rubber abound and rich natural resources
are available for exploitation by Japanese capital and labour and where
B. vast population with small purchasing power offers a natural market for Japan's cheap
Any objections to the proposed change of name must be sent to the Registrar of Shipping at Hong Kong within seven days from the appearance of this ad vertisement.
Dated at Hong Kong this 25th sued with [day of May, 1938.
6808
(Signed) LAW MAN.
DEATH
goods,
An
The two policies "have been pur- alternating re- gularity and in such a manner as to cause considerable concern to those nations with interests in the Far East.
Modern Japan's first foreign war that with China in 1894
brought her Formosa, Arst step in the southward advance.
POCOCK. On May 13, 1938. at Clevedon, Rachel Traves, eldest
In the second war, with Russia. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. O Pocock, of Hong the prize was South Manchuria. Kong, and The Manor House | first step in the continental policy.
FOLLOWING Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset.
the Great War, Japan was rewarded with cer- fain German possessions in the Pacific, carrying the Japanese flag miles southward towards Australia and the same distance eastward towards America.
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HONG KONG, DAY 27, 1938.
JAPAN FIGHTS
FOR WORLD PEACE TEAR of war breaking out as the result of developments over the Czechoslovakian situation has centred interest on Europe in the past few days. and news of the Sino-Japanese boзtilities has been banished temporarily from the the Far East. front pages of newspapers outside
China is not fighting only for her own cause in her resistance
against Japanese aggression: she is fighting the cause of all peace loving nations.
In her invasion of China, Japan
There is a curious identity of thought in the reasons by which both the south- ward and. con- tinental policies
REASONS SUPPORTING POLICY
are supported.
In 1931 the Japanese people were told that Manchukuo was thetr Bfe ne: two years ago. Admiral Buetsugu declared that the Mandated Islanda of the Pacific were Japan's
ocean te line.”
Iri this regard the Japanese would have the world helleve they have no "territorial designs” · and that they simply desire the South Sea Statës "to co-operate with Japan' in developing their terri- tories."
Similar disavowals of territorial ambitions in Asia did not prevent the severance of Manchuria from China or the present attempt to dispossess the National Govern- ment for refusing Japanese offers for "co-operation." THE DANGER to Western"Powers with possessions in the Far East Hes in the fact that" while the move to conquer China is mainly strategic, the plan to bring the South Seas within the sphere
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1938. CANTON UNPERTURBED BY CHUNGSHAN TENSION
Residents Returning Owing
To High Cost Of Living In Hong Kong
REPORTED CONCENTRATION OF JAPANESE WARSHIPS
(From Our Own Correspondent)
Canton, May 26.
In spite of the state of tension which prevailed in Chungshan owing to the reported concentration of some twelve Japanese: war- ships, it was learned here last night that there were no warships In the vicinity.
. Regular troops, protective guards and able-bodied militia are standir by in the event of landing or bombardment of the coast... It is not believed here that the Japanese navy wish anything more than a harassing of the coast, as “a landing party is sure to encoun- ter considerable difficulty there in view of the reographical position.
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SUBMARINE POSTMAN
Republican Spain's Govern- ment has instituted sub- the marine post to connect North and South Mediter- ranean coasts, and special stamps will be issued.
Rates will be 3d for an ordinary letter and 6d. per 01. for books and papers, says Exchange. Values of the new stamps will be 1. 24. 6 10 and 15 pesetas.
BIG LOCAL ESTATE
There are numerous creeks, be- tween Tongkawan and the hinter- land. Furthermore, many parts of the district are under several Inches of water which is a serious obstacle
mechanized units. General Chang Wei-chang, Magia- making trate of Chungshap. ⠀is every effort to cope with the emergency.
to
NOT. PERTURBED
People here are not perturbed by the tension in Chungshan. There is no exodus to Hong Kong; on the contrary, those who live in. Micao and Shekki are return. ing here. Canton residents are so accustomed to rumours "and. other alarms that they have be- come stoic,
between Trains and steamers Canton and Hong Kong arę carry- An application by Mr. G. G. N. ing on normal passenger service.
Many local residents have re- Tinson, solicitor, for sealing dupli- cate copy of confirmation (nomin turned owing to the high cost of ate) of the executor of the will of living in Hong Kong as a result the late Mr. James Reid, retired of the depreciation of the local
and national currencies, shipbuilder, has been granted."
Deceased, who died in Glasgow small-pox epidemic here and in on January 12, left local estate the interior is abating, and the medical authorities are taking valued at $414,100.
preventive measures against other epidemics that may occur in the
Summer.
The
ANOTHER PETITION A petition by Mr. H. A. Park, missionary. for grant of probate of
in a radio address on Tuesday the will of the late Mr. Mattie night, General Wu Te-chen. Chair- who left local man of the Kwangtung Provincial Swan Ledbetter. estate valued at $3,200, was also Government, stated that the vacci-
allowed.
nation campaign in Canton and Deceased, who жая also 1
districts was started long before missionary, died in Kowloon on small-pox reached serious propor- March 4
I
SOLDIERS CAUGHT IN DOWNPOUR
Bombardier's : 2-Mile Swim To Safety
strong current,
tions, and as a result about 3,000, 000 in this province had been vaccinated, representing one-tenth of the total population.
非
Plague was prevalent recently in Lim Klang. In the southern dis- trict. as is the case every year. [said General Wu, but doctors of Cruising zound Stonecutters the Provincial Health Bureau were... island on Wednesday afternoon, sent there to check the outbreak. two members of the 7th A. A. which is now on the decline. Battery, Bombardier Angelsen, and In Carton, the. Provincial Health Gurner Finley.
co-operated suddenly Bureau were
with the caught In A heavy downpour Health Bureau in providing in÷ and got into difficulties with the oculation against plague. All cold drinks and, uncooked food are Intending to seek aid from the banned, he added, while the publie nearest Island, which is about two are urged to be careful with what miles off, Angelsen disrobed and they eat and drink swam against a four-knot current.
MARTIAL LAW He landed on the west end of the
Macao, May 28. island in a state of exhaustion.
Tension reigns in Chungshan and returned
to the Barracks where the people are making a about 12.40 yesterday morning. great exocus to Canton, Macão and The dinghy drifted all night. Hong Kong, as there is a prevailing quires industrial development and with Finley and was slowly moving rumour of imminent Japanese at:
she can only at away from the Colony when tack. SOUTHWARD tala self-sufficiency picked up by a police launch about
ADVANCE in essential mil 9 a.m. yesterday.
rr tary and indus-
S. M. I. L. E. ward where rice. iron, metal wool. rubber and ofl are produced.
In aid of funds for the Hong With abundant raw material for Kong Boy Scouts Association and her cheap labour and limitless charities, the R.A.M.C. Players will electric power. Japan's industrial present a new revuette, "SMILE" future would be secure and the at the China Fleet Club Theatre band of the Japanese militarists tonight at 9.15, when Ells Excel would be strengthened to carry lency the Governor and Lady quest.
of Japanese Influence is based on economic needs.
Japan's national "defence" ro
trial matters by advancing south-
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS AND CON DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, DITIONS of the Sale by Public the 30th day of May, 1938, That tols has occurred indicates Auction to be held on Monday, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the the world does not fully realise the 30th day of May, 1938, at 3 Public Works Department, by Or the significance of the strugge p.m., at the Offices of the Pablic der of His Excellency the Gov. now being waged in China. Works Department, by Order of ernor of one. Lot of Crown Land His Excellency the Governor of at Repulse Bay Road, in the one Lot of Crown Land at Repulse Colony of Hong Kong for a term Bay Road, in the Colony of Hong of 75 years, with the option of Kong for a term of 75 years renewal at a Crown Rent to be with the option of renewal at a fixed by the Surveyor of Hdoes not scek merely the subjuga- MATTER Crown Rent to be fixed by the Majesty the KING, for one fartion of the Chinese people; she Tegards the conquest of China as SANDAKAN LIGHT AND Surveyor of His Majesty thether term of 75 years.
Just the first step in her scheme POWER COMPANY (1922). | KING, for one further term of 75 Intending bidders are advised to become the greatest power in..
that immediately after the dis the world. Intending bidders are advised posal of the Int the Purchaser | existence of the renowned Tanaka The Japanese have denied the IN THE MATTER of the that immediately after the dis (if not the applicant), Memorial in which are laid down Companies Ordinance, 1932.posal of the lot the purchaser be required to deposit with an Japan's plans for world conquest, (II not the applicant), will authorised officer who will be but it is perfectly well known that NOTICE IS HEREBY be required to deposit with an present at the sale, the sum of unless Japan is crushed in her first attempts to turn her dreams GIVEN that the Order of the authorised officer who will be pro- two hundred dollars, ($200) in\into realities, she will continue to pleasant but it, fa heartening to Supreme Court of Hong Kong seat at the sale, the sum of two cash. This sum will be refund threaten world peace by her at know that Japan's plans for carry-
ing this development into effected dated 25th day of May, 1938 hundred dollars, ($200) in cash.ed on payment of the purchase rogance and greed, for power.
ALREADY Japan has made this have been dealt a wall-nigh fatal confirming the reduction of capita! This sum will be refunded on price.
clear by her absoluta refusal blow by the Ill-conceived invasion of the above named Company payment of the purchase price.
of China. ments she had entered into with from H.K:$500,000.00 to H.K.. $250,000.00 and approved by the Court showing with respect to the capital of the Company as altered the severa particulars required by the above mentioned Ordinance was regis. tered by the Registrar of Com panies on the 25th day of May 1938.
the
DEACONS,
Minute PARTICULARS OF THE LOT!
1. Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong Solicitors for the Company.
6011
1 No. of Bala.
Bural Building
Lat No. 408.
Repulse Bay
Registry No.
Locality.
Boad..
Boundary
Measure-
mesta,
ft. ft.
As per
Contents in
out their schemes for world con- Northcote will be present
The orchestra from HMS, Cum- Buch a prospect is by no means berland will be in attendance.
Booking is at Anderson's, The performance will be repeat-
tomorrow night.
It was with the utmost con-
REHEARSAL
a
The RAMC. players staged rehearsal of their play "SMİLE."
Martial law has been declared by General Chang Wel-chang, Magla trate of Chungahan, and able- (bodied citizens are not allowed to
leave, the place as they are to be drafted for military service or.. other cuties in case of emergency.
A Japanese cruiser off the waters of Kiyansiac opened fire on the const this morning inflicting only sight damage. International).
CANTON FIRE BRIGADE
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT to observe the terms of agree
other Powers to limit armaments idence that Japan set out to beat/at the China Fleet Club theatre of high speed and are most suitable"
Naot Nails,
Locality.
Square foot.
Annual
Bental.
** ¥ Upset Fica, i
Rural Building
Lot Na 409.
Repulse Bay Road.
Begistry?
About
50,000
6,000
6800
Boundary
Mestore.
ments.
As per
valo plan.
Annual
Bental
About
Content
15.000
Square feet
172
Dpact Prica.
000 2
GRI
́and" by' her mad insistence or constructing a navy far beyond her defensive needs.
herpeace-loving neighbour "to her knees," but she has found that the campaign, entered 'into so The Japanese Navy, na leas thari, light-heartedly has developed "into $ the Army, is filled with faith in a war which is atraining her every the expansion of resource to its limit and which will JAPAN'S the Empire and the eventually leave her exhausted NATIONAL
accomplishment at wrecked, faced with ruin. ---- DESTINY ・B' national destiny By the blood of her noble sons
rivalling. Mussolini's China is upholding the cause, of vision of a now Roman Empire world peace and it is for the de- The Army has constituted itselfmocratle nations to help her in the spearhead of the continental | every way possible to her struRete policy, which is to establishFor the heroic manner in which Japan's hegemony over East all Chinese have rolled to rene Asia. while the Navy looks south the invaders the peace-loviar ward to the tropical treasure world will be forever grateful
«Canton, May 28. The efficiency of the"Canton Fire- Brigade has been greatly increased by the recent arrival of some 60 modern re-engines from abroad. They are light macames: capable
last night.
for, the narrow streets and lanes The show, of which. "Woss" in this city-(International) Wosencroft is the compere, is a pleasant
and musical comedy sparkles with humour interspersed with delightful music and singing. and is well worth seeing
· MANILA · DOCTOR “TO. MARRY HERE
WEEK'S TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS
During the week ending at & a.m. on Saturday there were 61 traffic accidents in the Colony as the result of which 31 persons. The forthcoming marriage be- were injured. tween Dr. Francis Carrillo Tyng, Of the accidents, 24 were colli- of Manila. PI, and Miss Liliansions between, vehicles, 24 were Peari Miller, on her way to the collisions between Vehicles, and Colony per the Ba Empress of pedestrians and 13 were due to Canada, is annouriced:
other causes.