AND ART
BRONZE
Entrance Doors,
Full Size Statues,
METAL WORK.
Church Fittings,
Lift Enclosures,
Stair Balustrades,
Screens, Verandahs,
Lamps, dates, Signs,
Busts, Vasca, Etc.
Architects Designs Reproduced,
C.E. WARREN & CO., LTD.
Chias Building...
& PURLIGID BY
for The Soh Ga
1 & 3
vanble
Lid,
The
Library, Supreme Court
bh Demg
$7.03
Hongkong Telegraph
日四十月四
FOUNDED 1801
Tel. C.369
LABOUR PARTY'S TRIUMPH BULLETIN
X# 4-1 SATURDAY, JUNE 1,′′ 1929.
WINDSOR CASTLE AMAZING CRICKET
BIGGEST PARTY IN NEW HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Reaction Against Government Places Them In Minority of 91.
LLOYD GEORGE DISAPPOINTED.
THE KING'S CONDITION SATISFACTORY.
NO ANXIETY YET FELT.
London, May 31.
A bulletin issued from Windsor Castle this evening states:
"The King is had a quiet day and some sler His Majesty's
SCORING.
HIGHEST RUN-GETTING OF SEASON.
HEARNE AND WATSON MAKE DOUBLE CENTURIES.
condition remains satisfactory," LANCASHIRE'S TOTAL.
It is understood that the King's condition is only local. The small abscess appears to be draining without the need for operation, There are apparently no fears that the King will be unable to attend to mattera arising out of the General Election and the appoint ment of n Government, no immediate alarm is felt it is Though certain that in view of the latest phase of his illness every risk must be avoided and it may even King to attend the Thanksgiving be considered Inndvisable for the ma-service at Westminster Abbey
arranged for June 16th,
Whatever the results in the eighteen constituencies now Alexander (Con) and Mr. F: W. outstanding, the Labour party will be the largest party in the Davies (Lib.). Conservative new House of Commons. With 597 resulta declared, the jority at fast election, 1,562 Labour representation is 287, as against 251 Conservatives,
Leyton Vest.
52 Liberals and seven others.
It may be recalled that the King has never been declared convale, Fcent.
Since his illnes, His Majesty
SO FAR ATHUM
MINULA PORT ZO GENTS
Bulls
” ជ
•Truck chassis have stre
"and ruggednous" built into eri
tomas never beföra in -0.M.0, Chaknis pro-
track for every purse and"
HE, $2,500,00
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD,
Talayhons Central IH48 ve 2247.
33. Wong Not Chuag Road............, Happy Valley
and
Inners
From. Office the Butts.
[According to a little birdle's The
Hongkong Pickpocket's
whisper, a local taipan exclaimed Motto:-"Watch and prey this week-Pity you are not as bright over your books as you are In a recent laylog competition, over your cocktails!")
British hena boat all-comers. Eggshellstor!
Oh that tho vim and the verve, Which are seen in Hongkong
with hors d'oeuvre; Could remain to assist us- In problems that twist us, Next morn when we're jaded
nerve!
00
O O The amateur violinist usualty Ands double-stopping extremoly difficult," says a critic. A Kow- of door finds complote stopping lis
loon flat-dweller says the man next; greatest difficulty.
London, May 31, to be coming into its own by slow figure out this Chinese situation. ginners stand too close to the ball
County cricket batting appears
We should like to see Einstein degrees. In the six matches con-
A golf expert says most be cluded to-day, no fewer than fen
☐ ☐
when driving. He might hava Individual centuries were scored; for the purpose of taxation, those
Government should not overlook, added "and after." while Hearne, the Middlesex all-officious plagues who get up sub- sonal score of the season, hitting occasione rounder compiled the highest per- scription lists
Maybe if some of these dirty on all possible motora had a good wash, the rain 285 not out,
would come.
ជាក
Middlesex were held by Essex, The Bateman cartoon. is yet to turn of Russell to the side, Lan-of.sandwiches to tired mu inai. who were strengthened by the re-be drawn depleting the supplying cashire defeated Worcester with case, and Surrey, were again on the winning side.
The principal individual per- formances were as follows:
Batting.
An absolute Labour majority was seen to be, impossible The Rev. R. Sorensen was the at 8.16 p.m. last night, but their margin against the Con-candidates were Mr. J. G. Cau has always undergone Sun-Ray
candidate. The other servatives cannot be affected.
(Lib.).. Sofs. (Con) and Mr. J. Johnston treatment at Windsor,
Conservative majority at specially trained nurses have been Watson (Lancashire) last election, 3.409.
in constant attendance.-Reuter,
The net Labour gain is 122 seats, the Liberals have gained 14; and the Conservatives have lost 137. The Government is in a minority of 91.
Maryhill (Glasgow).
where
the other candidates being Mr. J.
Mr. J. 5. Clarke won this seat, QUARREL AT B.B.C. B. Couper (Con.) and Mr. H. T.
Mr. Arthur Henderson is accompanied in the new House by his sons, William and Arthur, while Mr. MacDonald's son,) Malcolm, defcuted Sir Ella Hume Williams, the well-known King's Counsel, in the Bassetlaw Division of Nottinghamshire.
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, in an interview, said that the Cape Lib.). Conservative Labour gaina in seats, great as they are, must not eclipse the jority at fast election, 1,513, extraordinary increase in the aggregate Labour vote.
The steady growth of the Labour Party in Parliament can be seen from the following election figures: 1892, 15 seats; 1895, 12; 1900, 11; 1906, 62: 1910. (Jan.), 40; 1918, 62; 1922, 142; 1929, 191; 1924, 150; 1929, 287.
NEW LABOUR CONSTITUENCIES.
LEADER'S COMMENTS. Liberals Not "Pretending Realisation of Hopes,"
London, June 1.
Mossley (Lancs.).
ma-
Gibson, the other candidates being This seat was won by Mr. H. N. Mr. A. Hopkinson (Ind.) und Mr.
1
STATION.
"TENDENCIOUS INFLECTION"
ACCUSATION,
H. Housley (Lib.). Independent: ELECTION DISPUTE: majority at last. election, 4,668.
The Wrekin (Shropshire).
A
London, May-31. "Tendencious inflection" as The successful candidate was new psychological factor in broad- Miss E. Picton-Turbervill, the other cast announcing, is the phrase candidates being Mr. P. Oakley used by an official of the British (Con.) and Mr. W. E. Boyes (Lib.) Broadcasting Company, describing Conservative majority at In
a "furious quarrel" at the studio election, 2,878.
of 210 last night, resulting in the resignation of Mr. Eric Dunstan, the well-known announcer.
Mr. Dunstan only recently re- turned from India where he went to undertake for a time the duties
fis interesting to note that one of
his opponenta
was the Indian Communist, Usmani, who is at
Whitehaven (Camb.). present in custody in India on a conspiracy charge. Usmani polled The successful candidate was Mr. Mr. Lloyd George, the lender of 240 votes, this forfeiting his de- M. P. Price, his opponents being the Liberal Party, in the course ofposit, like so many other Com Mr. R. S. Hudson (Con.) and Mr.
II. D. Naylor. Conservative majór-of general manager of an Indian a brief Interview with Reuter's monist candidates.
Major Gwilym Lloyd-George ity, at last election, 1,408, representative to-night, said: “H
broadcasting station. would be silly to pretend we have gained Pembroke for the Liberals realised expectations. We have in a three-cornered contest.
Mrs. Runciman, the only Liberni again been tripped up by the triangle of the party system. We wan in the Inst Parliament, was Comdr. Kenworthy, Mr. Philip Howden and Mr. Maxton (Labou
whalf he in a responsible position, holding the balance of power in the new House of Commons, but
we shall ne make ngfair use of of power.
"We shall not use it in a huggling spirit, but will carefully consider ' what is best in the interests of the country, realising that the King's Government must be carried on steadily.
Labour Happiness.
Mr. Philip Snowden, in an inter- view, said: "My most sanguine hopes have been realised."
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the Labour leader, expressed the opinion that, "it looks as though; the new Parliament will have a most interesting problem in demo- cratic government to face."
defeated.
592 631 3:21 13:12MENEE SANCHEZ MONETİK
· FINAL STATE OF PARTIES.
Sir Austen Displeased.
Sir Austin Chamberlain, the Foreign Secretary, who scraped. through at Birmingham West by such a narrow majority, said: "I hope Mr. Baldwin will face the Commons and will leave Mr. Lloyd George and tha. so-called Liberal Party responsible for the situation **** they have created."-Reuter.
BREVITIES,
Six New Women Members Returned.
I
at
The final state of the parties, with the exception of The University and outlying Scottish constituency results, which will not be known for several days is as follows:
Labour Conservative Liberal Independent
287. 251.
52.
7.
NET GAINS.
Labour Literal
122, 14.
1.
Independent
NET LOSSES. Conservative
*** 137.
(DECIENTES KILETAMINANTSEENDEREA DALAL
women
Lichfield (Staff).
being opposed by Mr. S. Samuel Mr. J. A. Fraser won this seat, (Con) and Mr. B. D. de Hamel Lib). Conservative majority at last election, 2,076.
Pontefract (Yorks),
Mr. T. Smith won this seat, his appanents being Mr. Grip.-Gen. C.R.1. Brooke (Con.) and Mr. H. Pawis (Lib). Conservative jority at lost election, 701,
Lanark.
ITIL-
The successful candidate was Mr. T. S. Dickson, who was opposed by Major S, Mitchell (Con.). At the Inst election, the Conservative ma- jority was 1.288.
Derbyshire (South),
Major D. G. Pole won this seat. He was opposed by Sir James Grant (Con.) and Mr. E. J. Johnson (Lib.). Conservative majority ati last-election, 1,415.
Dumbarton.
IIcarne (Middlesex).
Tyldesley E. (Lanes.) Bell (Wales),
Autil (Leicester)
口口
When you've been for a spin in
4. Ford;
Tell the owner his car you
adored.
Swear it's just like, a. Royce, And you'll make him, rejoice,
00
he expected to live on his pay?" "Can the average Army officer
asks a Service writer. All de- ponds what sort of a mess he's in. 口口
Bullite" suggests that the Peak Tram should be "Spoonerised" now that Peak flappers have "started wearing bare legs." We would point out, however, that pram- long
woor
Then you'll have your day's passengern usually 285*
clothes! outing encared..
00
The career of
140 a politician is
207
187 157
R. ES. Wyatt (Warwick)
Lord Aberdare (Wales)
134 the most pro 127
Hills (Wales)
120
Russell (Essex)
111*
J. B. Higgins (Worcester)
"Not Out
100
Bowling
mising of all.
口口
The Secretary
of a local com-
pany saya keep-
Ing minutes
P. G. H. Fender (Surrey)... 8 for 74. puts years
392 FOR 4 WICKETS! Lancashire's Colousal Scoring.
on
him.
. .
In a London, court a witness. Яald that she didn't know her
county, defented Worcester by an husband was
· Lancashire, the champion innings and 24 runs at Worcester. Scotsman. He The match produced some of the must have kept brightest batting of the season for that to himself. not only did Lancashire compile a colossal total. falling only eight, short of 600 with six wickets in hand, but Worcester made a great effort also.
She: Ah, you too, have.ne doubt had your romance!
He: Yes; our cyca mel, ouT benda 'met, our lips met-and then our lawyers mat.
The football referee who married a hon- pital sister is to be congratulat-` ed on his fore- sight.
If the weather' gets mich bot- ter, we ahall havo to call it the Summary. 'Court.
We Вирроне these women voters could bo described as the Sho-lectorate.
Failures-The
man
We're getting on. Members of Famous the Water Carriers Union have had who opened A shooting gallery in their hours reduced to seven cach Chicago. day.
ᄆᄆ
"Children nowadays are put on content with being, bare-faced- Seems as if the upper lan't Well, they've got to reach their a pedestal," declares
a writer, she must be bure-legged as well, mother's skirts somehow.
.២ ព
was 1,160 for 24 wickets.
The aggregate for the match
Lancashire batted first and.com. The B.B.C. official explained that piled 692 runs for the loss of only the announcer might put too much four wickets when the declaration reading controversial matters, and was made possible by Ernest feeling into his expression when was made. The immense total
The stowaway who hld in a therefore, Sir John Roith had Tyldesley and Watson, who during the bathing season.
Many civilians become peelers coffin no doubt meant his presence occasionally undertaken announc-partnership, contributed nearly
aboard ship to be a dead secret. ing. For instance, during the two-thirds of the score. Tyldesley
DO
AGGREGATE VOTES,
The aggregate voles so for counted are:
Conservative
Labour
Liberal
Communist
.8,575,000 .8,337,000 .5,238,000 50,000
Women Candidates... 745,000
was sent back after he had made
187, but Watson exceeded the double century, succumbing 800 afterwards with his score at 207.-
In their first innings, Worcester made 308, J B. Higgins contri- huting 109, but they were forced to follow-on and were dismissed. on this occasion for 200 runs.
MORE HUGE HITTING, Middlesex Just Gain First Innings Points,
["I always read local newspaper correspondence in bed because it puts me to sleep" remarked a Penkite the other evening.]
I'll take the old rag to my bed, Where in peace I can see what
is said,
On auch questions as thesc- Why do housemaids' knees,.. Invariably turn blue or red?
ជ ០
"North River Restored to Can lon," says a newspaper heading.. In view of the water shortage, we 'could do with a couple down hero.
A writer points out that most of the world's Dictators are married, Seems like a contradiction in terms
D D
It is suggested that "So Tired," Gene Tunney and George Ber- which was included in Tuesday's nard Shaw have been travelling broadcast programme, was put on together in Italy. George Bernard by special request of the Cadet Shaw is one of the men who pick- service.]
ed Carpentier to beat Demprey.
☐ ☐
Middlesex gained frst innings points against Essex at Leyton,
Doctors are saying that mos and this in itself was a magnifi- cent achievement as the Essex quito bites will cure insanity. team, batting first, put up 477 Maybe there'll now be less clear- General Strike, Sir John Reith runs.
ing of brushwood from the vicini- |decided to discharge this duty The Middlesex attack on this ty of Government quarters.
personally,
total was successful thanks to a This sent was won by Mr. W. During the broadensting of the brilliant exhibition by Hearne In accordance with our habit of Brooke who was opposed by Lieut. general election results a quarrel J. W. who made the highest in-publishing one alarming fact at |Cole J. G. Thom (Con). Con- ensued, and Mr. Dunstan was dividual score of the senson. -
servative majority at last' elec-ordered to retire and, not to re- Essex had Russell in their side tion, 1,070.
aume duty without reporting to for this match and be made Sir John Reith.
valuable 111 (not out) batting Mr. Dunstan alleges that there with great restraint. were telephonic complaints that Sir John Reith was reading too of 477.
Replying to the Essex total fast and indistinct.
Middlesex made 486, of which number Hearno compiled Later. 285 (not out). Essex had lost two The British Broadcasting Cor- wickets in their second innings for poration has Jesued a statement: 54 runs when stumps were drawn.
OXFORD: DRAW.
the Inst
rites) and Sir Hilton Young (Con
Wrexham. servative) wire re-elected.
Mr. R. Richarda won this seat. There are six new women mem being opposed by Mr. C. P. Will bera go far, in addition to Hix iams (Lih) and Sir Edmund re-elected. The new Bushby (Con.), At women members are Miss Mugan election, the Liberal majority, was Mr. Baldwin's majorliy Bewdley was 9,407. This is the Loyd George, Lady Cynthia Mor-9,805 first time he has fought a three Marion Phillips, Miss Picton Tur ley. Dr. Ethel Bentham, Dr. The Conservatives gained Midle. burville, and Mrs. Mary Hamilton, thian and Peebles in a three-Lady Ivongh, Lady Astor and Mr. G. Sinkiaan, who was opposed ment to make
The successful candidats, was filled. The B.B.C, has no state- cornered fight from Labour, Duchess of Atholl (Conservativea) by Capt. 3. F. H. McEwen (Con.) accounts of the incident which on the inaccurate Miss Jenny Lee, the youngest and Miss Ellen Wilkinson, Miss and Sir James Greig (Lib.). caused the resignation."--Reuter, wenian Labourite, was re-elected Susan Lawrence, Miss Margaret There was a Conservative majority
wag re- Bondfield and Miss Jenny Lee
(Labourites) retain their sents,
-cornered contest.
for Lanark North. She
cently returned in a bye-election, although, she herself had no Par-
Hamentary vote.
The Idberale
captured
whole of Cornwall.
the
LABOUR GAINS.
Berwick and Haddingten.
of 2,863 at the last election,
Belper (Derby),
"Tho ́vacancy caused by an an- nouncer's resignation: has been
TYPHOON WARNING.
Is that Z. B. W.
So sorry to trouble you! But "So Tiròd" is just in our
line.
So don't play things snappy. To make us unhappy:
Just anything glow will be fine;"
The Government is proposing least once a week we would state steps to end the issue of "Bong- that the largest and strongest Storing licences. Sounds like an Animals on earth are vegetarians. effort to ensure that all skeletons. in the cupboard are offectively. One thing about war-clouds in buried. China-they always have a allver lining.
The Secretary for the Colonics 0.0 According to a message in the the cross-harbour pipe-line
has approved the construction of.
No Chine Mail on Monday, there were mention, however, is made of the The candidates in the General prospect of his paying for it. Election, and only about 100 con- stituencies. Excepting that the
Fliers, England-to-Calcutta candidates numbered 1,724 and the Forced Down" said du 'American constituencies (615, the statenient
hoadline.... And they had only was quite correct. *..
flown 4,131 milest
□ □ The difference between birching and caning appears to make ne difference to the seat of the trouble.
Five "bombs, a sword and a revolver were found this week In an empty fiat In Tregunter Mansions. Sounds like the baķis . . A recent reference In Bridge of one of those determined sui notes to Hearts x x x x appro- cides" which failed to come off. priately led to Diamonds.
An Even Game With Leicester. Leicestershire had rather the better of their game with Oxford University, though a declaration in their second innings gave the Dark Blues a good chance for Mr. J. Lees won this sent, his
victory had time permitted.
Leicester batting ret made 888 opponents being Mr. H. Wragg The following message has been (Con), and Mr. T. S. Anderson received from the Manila Observa Astill scoring 127. Oxford replied (Lib.). Conservative majority at tory by the American Consulate with 309, Smith taking 6 wickets
for 77 runs,
New Proverb:---Nothing recedes A cyclone or typhoon fa West of
respective second Congratulations to British Wire. like success; ???, 10/ South Shields.
Balintang Channel, almost station-knocks, Leicester made 183 for 5 less and the Hongkong newspapers ary,
wickets (declared) and Oxford on their knowledge of history. This seat was won by Mr. E. C. The cyclone or typhoon South of 140 for 1 wicket.
Water has become as welcome Won by A. F. Brockway. The Ede, who was opposed by M. E. A. Naha is recurying towards the cornered contest being 1,789. It other candidates were Mr. E. E
They were only a thousand years in Hongkong as the haggia. Wel Be Continued on Pays 14.) North-East.
(Continued on Page 7) out in the date of the granting look forward to the day when it
of Edinburgh'a charter miRREK 711 Eisolbad acres atha havia
The Earl of Winterton (Secre-
Many Three-Cornered Seats Won.
tary for India) and the Right: The following seats were gained Inst election, 4,148. ́.
Hon. B. M, Eyres-Monsell (Chlef by Labour:
Whip) were both elected,
Sir John Simon' (Liberal) was
elected, his majority in a three-
Leyton East.
In their