HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
CHANGES IN ANTI-AIRCRAFT
DEFENCE ANNOUNCED
Territorial Personnel To Be Doubled
London, June 29.
Important changes in anti-aircraft defence organisation, includ- ing the doubling of the Territorial anti-alterati personnel were an- nounced in the Commons yesterday afternoon by the War Secretary. Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha.
Replying to a question, Mr. Hore Belisha made the following. statement: "In 1935, entire responsibility for anti-aircraft defence At that time, the at Home was vested in the Territorial Army. actual strength of air defence formations in the Territorial, Army was under 2.000 all ranks.
"Of January 1, 1936, the 1st, ing territorial anti-aircraft units,
JAPANESE ADMIT SLAYING OF BISHOP
Pelping, June 29.
It is now admitted, according to authoritative sources, that Japan- ese soldiers were responsible for the deaths of the Dutch Bishop' Mgr. Schräven, and eight Catholic priests, who were killed at Cheng- tingfu in October.
CABLES
Poison Plot Revealed
ΑΤΤΕΜΡΤ ΤΟ MURDER SOVIET CHIEF
SENSATION IN MOSCOW
Paris, June 29.
The Parts Midi announced today that reports concerning the gig-
The admission is stated to bave covery of an extensive conspiracy been made in an exchange of against the Soviet Russian GPU notes between the Japanese and Chief, M. Yeshar, have been con- French authorities here,
Armed M. Yeshav's enemies, the No detalls have been issued
paper continues, had persuaded
Anti-Aircraft Division was formed, with the addition of others about/regarding the settlement of the ls Lithuanian cook, Plakaltiɛ, to Its strength at the beginning of to be created, will be formed into /case but it is understood that the murder his master by polsonlar his
1936 was 5.200 all ranks. By the beginning of January, 1937 the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Division was formed.
its strength being just under 7,000 By the present month of this year, the total strength of the two divi- slons had risen to 43.000.
FIVE DIVISIONS "It is now proposed to more than to double'this figure.
Exist-
SETBACK IN TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
five divisions instead of two.
These five divisions will be under a Corps Commander with the rank
of Lieutenant-General. The Corps Commander will be responsible for training, and administration He will be responsible to "the Air Officer Commanding. "Higher Com- Imand for Operations.
AT WAR OFFICE At the War Office, an officer with the status of Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Stam and withi the rank of Lieutenant-General, to be designed Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Staff Anti-Air- craft Defence, will be appointed.
terms include the erection by the Japanese army of" a monument near the "scene of the tragedy, bearing Chinese characters ex- pressing the regret of the Japanese
Army-(Reuter),
Chengchow Swarming
With Refugees
food, but when the attempt was discovered M. Yeshav immediately effected the arrest of a number of his personal'servants. .
The incident has caused a great sensation in Moscow, according to the paper, and it is not yet known definitely whether the attempt was motivated by political considera- tions or by personal reasons.
Numerous high functionaries of the GPU have also been arrested and imprisoned in the central jull of the GPU. The prisoners will not be tried in the usual Court but Chengchow, June 29.
by a special committee presided Chengehow, important junction over by M. Yeshav,
Amongst those arrested, -number- He will be responsible, through of the Langhal Raliway and the
than twelve, Felping-Hanbow Railway, is crowd-ing more
are "the Chlef of the Counter-Espionage Streams of people continue to Department M. Cherbakov-who is arrive from Kalfeng, Chungmow stated to have handed the polson and other points along the Lung-to the cook and M. Yeshav's right hal Rallway. Changyuan, Feng-hand -man, Commissar Brodek.— Under the Deputy Chief of the chlu. Anyang. Welhwel Wenhsier (Transocean). heavily Imperial General Staff. Anti-Air- and Menghsien, on the north craft Defence, a new Director of bank of the Yellow River, and Anti-Aircraft Training and Organ-flocded districts in east Honan. isation with the rank of Major Hungry and haggard, these General will be appointed.
victims of
and flood
the Chief of the Imperial Generaled with food refugees. Tokyo, June 29. Commenting on yesterday's set-Staff, to the Secretary of State, fur back in the Tokyo Stock Exchange anti-aircraft defence and he will the Chugal Shogyu, one of Japan's devote his whole time to this im- leading financial papers, drew at-portant service. tention to the fact that munitions) shares are falling more than the "peace" issues.
The paper also drew attention to what it describes as a new fall in enthusiasm, of traders in the
Stock Exchange, for the recent capitalisation increases.
Taking these two together the Chugal Shoryu suggests that peace may be anticipated in the not far
distant future.—(Reuter).
tar
are
The purpose of the reorganisa, swarming the streets. Most of tion which I have outlined is to them sleep at strect secure that undivided attention night.
corners at
may be given to every aspect and The authorities are devising détail of anti-aircraft defence-measures for their rellef.-{Cen- (British Wireless),
SILVER JUBILEE OF REV.
FATHER L.M. ROSSI
Illuminated Address Presented
An atmosphere of festivity permeated the grounds of the Rosary Church yesterday when the Silver Jubilee of the accession to the Priesthood of the Reverend Father Luigi Maria Rossi was celebrated by his any parishioners.
Father Rossi, yet hale and hearly after twenty-five years of strenuous service ministering to his flock, was present to receive the congratulations and the applause of his many friends.
An illuminated address had been worthy of presentation to such a prepared by Mr. M. F. Baptista a noble receiver," beautiful and artistic piece of work i Before presentation of the seroll in several colours. In Gothic to Father Rdesi, it was read to the script, and reminiscent of the me-assembled parishioners by Mr. J. M. diäeval, it was'n work of great skill Graca. It read:
TRIO RECITAL
AT ST. MARY'S
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GOVERNOR ROLLS FIRST BALL
PALESTINE EXECUTION IMPASSE
Jerusalem, June 29.
It is learned from a reliable source that the Rabbi of Haifa, who
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BRITISH SHIPS HIT BY SHRAPNEL
London, June 29.
It is understood that three other British ships were hit by fragmenta of shrapnel during the raid en Alicante on Monday, when the Bri- tish ship Farnham was and sonk."
According to a
bambed
message from Madrid, Valencia was raided by In- surgent planes this morning but.. were driven off by intensive Gov- ernment anti-aircraft fre. The planes, however, dropped a number
had been asked to attend to the or bombs on a village 15 miles last spiritual needs of Jakob Josef, from Valenela where the British whose execution is scheduled to and American Consuls live.-(Reu-: take place today has refused to ter Bulletin). perform this duty on the plea that
the day is a Jewish festival,
It is feared that if Jakob Joser is GERMAN ENVOY'S
Continued from Page 1) Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Messrs. H. R. B. Hancock, D. M. Biggar. E. C. Fredericks, and many others.
executed without receiving a visit Speaking on behalf of the man- from the Rabbit, there will be an Of disturbances among agement of the Bowling Alleys, Mr. outbreak C. Champkin said it
the Jewish section of the popula- his was privilege to thank His Excellency [tion.-(Transocean.). for so kindly coming to well and truly roll the first ball." He then asked His Excellency to accept a blackwood ball and stand, suit ably inscribed, as a souvenir of the occasion.
CURFEW PROCLAIMED
Jerusalem, June 29... The curfew was proclaimed from 8 pm, last night following day-long demonstrations against the death sentence passed by the military
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Sian Prepares For First Lukouchiao Anniversary
Sian, Jane 29. -.
At a meeting of various public organisations this morning, it was decided that a mammoth demonstration will be held here on July 7- to commemorate the first anniversary of the Lukouchino "neldent"}} which precipitated the Sino-Japanese war.
At the same time, it was decided, Chinese circles express the be- ja ceremony will be held for laying lief that Germany's decision to re- the foundation of a monument in His Excellency replied briefly and court at Haifa on a young Jew. call the Ambassador, Dr. Traut-memory of the officers and men after thanking the management A British. constable and three mann, is apparently an "attempt who have given their lives for their for the delightful souvenir asked Jews. Including a woman. were to seek. Japanese co-operation in country at the front. the gathering to "turn their backs" slightly injured during a demons the event of a European War", while he rolled the first ball! Histration in the evening when police when interviewed by Reuter's cor- Excellency was given a very hearty charged with batons to disperse respondent today. round of applause when he sent the crowd,-(Reuter), down a good ball.
LADIES' DAY
On that day, the entire people
NEW ITALIAN AMBASSADOR
Hankow, June 29.
It is learned from otcial circles
Sheast, it was further decided, shall take a ́vegetarian 'diet" and abstain from eating meat. The that the Chinese Government has
They point out that Germany's : action, while said to have been money saved will be used for "com-
forting" the soldiers at the front. agreed to the appointment of the taken primarily on account of
Already preparations are pro- Marchese Maria Tallani de Mar- European developments, now af-
reeding apace for ensuring the chtao as the new Italian Ambas- fects the Far Eastern situation.
of the "Double Legally, it is pointed out, the ad- observation
sador to China, succeeding Bignor visors' contracts with the Chinese Seventh" memorable one.-(Cen-
G. Cora.(Central News). Government concern the advisers tral News), individually and the German Gov-
MR. F.A. CADE ILL Dearest and Reverend Father, The alleys having been officially We,
The many fiends of Mr. Frank your Parishioners and opened a friendly match was soon Friends, offer you our revered and in progress while one alley was Cade, Editor of the Hong Kong worthy Pastor-our sincerest felici kept open for anyone who wanted Daily Press, will be sorry to learn tations on the occasion of your to try his hand at the game. that he is a patient in the War Silver Jubilee in the Priesthood, Refreshments were kindly pro- Memorial Nursing Home suffering and congratulate you on the ac- vided by the management and from pneumonia. Enquiries lasternment has no right to interfere. complishment of a quarter of a everybody voted the evening a night elicited the information "that A Trio Recital with the Bam-century in the service at God in great success. It is understood there was no change in his condi mond Organ was given at Bt. the Mission field of China.
that at 11 am. today the ladies Mary's Church, Causeway "Bay," It is superfluous to enumerate of the Colony will be provided with
CHURCH
tion
Nevertheless, the Chinese Gov- ernment is doing everything in its power to make concessions, agree- | ing in principle, with the with-
yesterday in aid of the Church the successive kríd Important their first chance to play in the R.A. YACHT RACE drawal of all advisers in view of
The Royal Artillery yacht race
Start at 14.30
Finished Corr. Pos. 17.54.41 17.54.41
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the traditional. Sino-German friendship..
The German advisers did not leave, by yesterday's "International train" but will leave in one" group, It is understood.--(Reuter),
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LUNCH SCORES
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Organ Fund. About ninety people trusts which your superiors have Hong Kong Bowling Alleys.
placed were present.
in you during this long The Alleys, will be opened to the The trio of artists who gave the period of your Apostolate, qul-public as from 7.30 p.m. today and was salied yesterday afternoon and concert were Miss Prue Lewis, Mr. iminating in your appointment as indications are. that it will prove resulted as follows:- Ettore Pellegatti, and Mr. Lindsay Rector of this Parish, or to chatel one of the greatest attractions in Lafford. They performed respec-on the distinction with which you the Colony. Already a number of
these onerous posta. I people who tively on the violin, the cello, and have filed
have Carpenter never before the organ.
Suffice is to say that during your played that game, are now confirm- (Mr. M. W. Dimsey), The music offered was new to sojourn here in our midst you have ed enthusiasts of "skittles "or Joss
(Mr. P. F. Macmillan). most of the audience, the pro- endeared yourself to us all by your Duck Pins.
ever ready service, sympathetic The results of matches played Gull
17.48.18 17.46.18 gramme having seldom, if ever, in the past been offered in the help. kindly, disposition, impartial-were as follows:-
(Mr. A. O. G. Mills),' Colony. The staging, the church ity and integrity.
Dollar Line 559 v. Chase Bank Painted Lady 17.53.43" 17.53.43 8 -hall. must have had quite a dis- We pray Almighty God to bless 406;
(Mr. B. T.L. "Colson). National City Bank 642 v. Free-Teal
17.40.34 17.40.34 quietening effect on such of the all your enterprises, solace you in
Jail your trials and grant you a long booters 594;
(Mr. W. B. Wilson). audience who would require
National City Bank 645 v. Dollar Eryl ............ 18.01.27 17.58,27. 11 scente-effect to place them into and happy life in. His service.
(Mr. C. D. B. Sampling). In conclusion, we gratefully ac-Line 693:
Dollar. Line 548, v. S.U.Q.C, 593. khowledge the unstinted and de-
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minds
that semi-trance which nothing other than the music.
The programme;--
voted service you have rendered Dollar Line won" with 1. Trio in C major (Mozart): us, and ask you to accept this purse points. Allegro, Andante Cantabile, 'Allegro. as a small token of our love and
2. (a) Fuge (Tartini-Kreisler):
Prue Lewis: (b) Trio Bonata In B
esteem.
FATHER ROSSI'S REPLY
mitor (Bach): Lindsay Lafford; (c), Father Rossi, replying to this
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· Largo (Veracini): Ettore Pellegatti. address, thanked the many people present. He said, "I 3. Dumky Trio (Dvorak): Lento who were
Press "opinion on the Second Bampan, D.NF. Maestoso, Andante. Tempo di Mar-would have absented myself from cla. Allegro...
this celebration had I not realised Test is that a declaration of per-
half-an-hour that all this honour is being done, haps
earlier arió
DEATH OF SIR C. MACKENZIE
London. June 29, Lunch scores of cricket matches played today are as follows:--
Derby 103 for 6 v. Australians.. Gloucestershire .03 for 1
Essex.
Sussex 128 for 2 v. Glamorgan.. Leicestershire 11f for 5 v. Kent. Cambridge University 127 for 3.v. M.C.C..
Somerset 89 for 4. v. Notta. Surrey 117 for 2 v. Oxford University.
Yorkshire 112 for 3 v. Worces-
ter:
There was no play before lunch in the match between Lancashire and Hampshire, owing to rain- (Renter Bulletin).....
not for me individually, but rather England would have won but the for time-limitless Tests, are likely to Him. Whom I represent; for in risk, was too great.
to press the point with the English
H.M.S. EMERALD honouring the Pastor, you are hon- Hobbs does not think Australia authorities before the next series ouring the Eternal Pastor-Our is beatable in four days unless in England W. J. Johnson the
Rome: June 29, Canberra. June 29, Divine Exampler, Jesus Christ England get a great advantage Australian selector, considers that It is announced that the British time limit will be abolished; but cruiser, H.LLS. Emerald, "has ar- The death occurred today of Bir Himself, whose Priesthood T.share." from the weather.
The Australian Board of Control,} !! Australia wiria the toss they rived at Massawah, in Eritrea, ont After the presentation had been Colin Mackenzie, President of the
next match. j a visit which will last several days. Royal
of Australia-made refreshments were served in considering the second draw great will win the Society (Reuter Bulletins.
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