The
World's MIGHTIEST ORGAN
SOLO
Hent
Columbia DC RECORDS
A Marvellous Recording in
LYONS CATHEDRAL
"ALLEGRETTO-
No. 9821 IN TWO PARTS)|
PLAYED BY
EDOUARD COMMETTE
The Anderson Music Co., Ltd.
COOK'S
AND
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1929.
OBITUARY.
DEATH OF ADMIRÁL, SIR HEDWORTH MEUX.
London, Sept. 20. The death has occurred of Ad- miral Sir Hedworth Meux-Rou ter.
THE DISARMAMENT PROBLEM.:
FIRST CLASS CRUISERS AND SUBMARINES..
Tokyo, Sept. 20.
The question of disarmament forms the subject of editorials in veriacilar the four leading papers, the general opinion ex pressed therein being that the Government should make ade
bable early convening of the cop ference.
CHINA'S MINISTER.
RECEPTION TO MR. ALFRED SZE
The Hon. Redworth Lambton, who changed his name to Meux, was born in July 1856, as the 3rd son of the 2nd Earl of Durham. Entering the navy in 1870, he was flag Iloutenant, of Admiral Sey-quate preparations for the proa reception and tea given at the mour at the bombardment of Alexandria in 1882, after which he served ashore, taking part in the battle of Tel-el-Kebir. In 1880 he commanded H. M. S. Dolphin which was engaged in suppress
in the Red Ing the slave trade Sea. Two years later he was put In charge of the Royal yacht Osborne, and in 1889 he was pro- moted captain. From 1894 to 1897 he was private secretary to Earl Spencer, and Viscount Goschen during their terms as First Lord of the Admiralty.
M Alfred Sze Yesterday, wasentertained to lunch by Mr. Liang Shi-yi, a former Peking Minister of Finance, and with Madamo Sze proceeded on a motor tour through the New Ter
With Madamo Sze, Mr. Szo WILS ritories in the afternoon. afterwards the guest of honour at Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel by the Euro-American Re- Presiding over a large gathering, The Asahi and Hochs are both turned Students Association, much concerned about the pre Mr. Y. P. Law, in extending a posed allotment offret clasa hearty welcome to the guest of urge honour, said they could looked upon cruisers to America and that Japan should attempt to get Mr. Szo as one of themselves, and, she had he been domiciled in Hong- the scale down, otherwise will be faced with the choice of kong, in all probability he would accepting a too inferior position be there as one of the hosts in vis-a-vis America, or increasing stead of being a guest of honour. their own tonnage, both of which regarded as alternatives highly undesirable.
Served in China.
WAGONS-LITS there he calle
WORLD TRAVEL SERVICE
T
E L
B
EUROPE
STEAMSHIPS-RAILWAYS-AEROPLANES-HOTELS
Traveller's Cheques. Drafts.
Letters of Credit. Telegraphic Transfers.
SUEZ-PACIFIC SIBERIA
GOODS DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
THOS. COOK & SON, LTD.
1st Floor..... Pedder Bullding.
Cable Address: UQUPON,"
Hangkong.
Tel, 0, 524 0. 525,
THE NAVY'S CHOICE
Coates
ORIGINAL
PLYMOUTH GIN
OBTAINABLE.
EVERYWHERE.
"RICKSHAW" BRAND
CEYLON TEA
Cheapest and Best From all loading Compradores,
"Loss of weight
often leads to extreme weakness, even consumption. SCOTT'S Emul. sion builds the body, enriches the blood, alds digestion and. leads to increased, weight and better bealth. Ask for
SCOTT'S Emulsion
2010 in resear
The protector of life
In April, 1897, he commissioned H.M.S. Powerful for the China Station, and while he was bring Ing the vessel home the South African war broke out. She was diverted to Durban. On his way there he called at Mauritius and on his own initiative embarked half a battalion of troops which proved most valuable. When he reached Durban, several 4.7 and 12-pounder guns were taken from the ship and mounted, on impro- vised carriages for land trans- and. 1. naval port, Lambton
brigado of about 260 men made a dash for Ladysmith, arriving just in the nick of time, for the place was completely invested imme- fintely
afterwards. Lambton's guns were the only ones capable of replying effectively to the Boer artillery and he saved the town from capture.
are
,
The Nichi Nichi supports "the Hochi in opposing the abolition of submarines and contends that for a country like Japan they are invaluable as defensive weapons.
The Kokumin while extolling "the unexpected brilliancy" Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's Minis try's diplomatic policy generally, questions whether their diplomacy is not aimed mainly at increasing the prestige of the Labour Party
Continuing, Mr. Law said that theirs was a young Society, with little more than two years of existence, but it had fully met their needs, and he could say that its the energy of Mr. K. L. Chau. existence had been chiefly due to (Applause).
Minister's Reply.
of Responding, the Minister ex- pressed his appreciation of the warm welcome extended to him and his wife by the gathering, and opportunity of meeting the mem- said he was glad to be given that bers of the Suclety, In some cases renewing friendships that had been commenced elsewhere: He spoke! of his last visit to this Colony made some 15 years ago.
rather than calculated for the good of the world-Reuter.
Japan Invited.
..
Tokyo, Sept. 20. Although official confirmation is unobtainable it is learned from a usually reliable source that the Foreign Office has received a formal invitation from the British Government, through Ambassa. dor Matsudaira, to open pre liminary disarmament negotia tions, similar to the Anglo- From 1901 to 1903 he command-American conversations, prior to ed the Royal yacht Victoria and the convening of the five-power Albert. Promoted Rear-Admiral in 1902, he was successively second in command of the Channel Fleet and commander of the cruiser division of the Mediter ranean Fleet. With the rank of Vice-Admiral he commanded on the China Station from 1908 to 1910.
conference.
From the same source it is learned that the question was discussed at this morning's Cabinet conference when it was decided to accept the invitation.
It is expected that the pre- liminary negotiations will com-
In 1912 he was appointed' comman-mence in London as scan" as npost Ambassador Matsudaira receives der-in-chief, Portsmouth,, which he held till 1916, hoisting his instructions, from Tokyo.
Cabinet's Discussion. his flag as Admiral of the Fleet in Unionist 1925. He was elected M.P. Portsmouth in 1916, sitting In the Commons for 2 years. In 1900 he had contested Newcastlo as a Liboral.
«Later, "
The evening papers carry Te ports of the discussion on naval disarmament at this morning's Cabinet conference.
He married Viscountess Chelsea
According to the papers, it was in 1910. Next year he succceded to a large fortune and part of the decided that unless an invitation Theobald's Park estates under the to the five-Power conferencebo received by the end-of. October, will of Lady Meux, on condition Japan will have to request that the that he changed, his Meux. Ile was knighted (K.C.V peniag meeting be delayed, as at 0.) in 1906 and was made K.C.B.ast three months will be requir- ed to make the necessary prepara in 1908 and G.C.B. in 1913. Htions. The Government therefore colours were well known on the proposes to inform London and turi...
Washington accordingly.,
narge to
GAMBLING PROHIBITED bo
HOHOW PROSTITUTES MUST WEA RSPECIAL BADGE.
Canton, Sept. 19. Since the proclamation went into efleet, prohibiting gambling and prostitution on the Hainen Island,
it is now learned that orders have been sent by the Hainan authorities;
He had brought a message of encouragement to similar student bodies at Shanghai, Tientsin and Peking, where it had been difficult to bring the various students to- gether, except when a dance was being held (Laughtor). For which a very small gathering reason he must confess that he had expected that afternoon, and was agreeably. surprised to find he was mistaken. natural dislike of the student to However, keeping in mind the speech-making, he would refrain from making a long speech and would content himself with.. thank- ing them for the warm welcome. extended to him and his wife. (Applause).
י י
FIGHT AT MANILA.
CHINESE SEAMEN TRY TO
FORCE WAY ASHORE.':
:
Manila, Sept. 20.. Two American and one Filipino Customs inspectors, and five Chi- nese, were injured when the Chin- cse crew of the British steamer Tascalusa tried to fight their way ashore.
Two companies of military police and civilian police from Luneta station quelled the riot and drove the Chinese, back aboard the ahip.
at Pier
The trouble "occurred One, where the Tascalusa was un- loading oil for the army.
It is also reported that the The five injured Chinese, after Cabinet decided that Japan maytreatment, were taken to the forced to reconsider hernalice station, for investigation. attitude toward the disarmament The others are held aboard the question if the coming conference ship, and criminal charges may be does not result in actual reduction filed against the entire crew, who of armaments, as she is unwilling number 30 to 40. to be a party to any agreement resulting in armament expansion.
-Reuter.
The trouble started, when the Chinese, resenting an order pre- at- venting them from landing, The Land Forces. tacked the Customs inspectors with knives and clubs. None of
WHITE and COLOURED
FELT HATS
JUST RECEIVED
AN ATTRACTIVE SELECTION COMPRISING THE LATEST STYLES AT-
MODERATE PRICES
YEE SANG FAT
Frigidaire
WE HAVE THE MODEL
TO SUIT YOUR REQUIREMENTS,
ALL ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE NEW EXCLUSIVÉ
WHETHER IT BE THE BABY
AP-4
OR THE ROOMY
AP-18
FRIGIDAIRE COLD CONTROL
Genova, Sept. 20. those injured is seriously hurt. DODWELL & CO., LTD.
On the resumption of the debate Reuter. to all district magistrates and on Lord Cecil's land disarmament
restaurant keepers, banning pro-resolution, the Scandinavian dele- The six best doctors anywhere,
gates supported Lord Cecil's view
And no, one can deny it,.. stitution and all forms of gambling that the disarmament. problem Are Sunshine,, Water, Rest & Air, (Majong included). Only in Hoi- how, however, there are some thirty must be dealt with without delay Excrel e and Dlet,
The Polish delegate opposed the When Diet disagrees with you, resolution.
prostitutes, who are compelled to wear a certain badge to distinguish, them. from others.-Canton News Agency.
Drive a Trusty
TRIUMPH"
er fails you
the Motor that never
SALESMAN $AM
DAM HAS
HEY, SAM, YER BEIN' PAID TA
FOUND. HIS
BUT YOU DON'T.
UNDERSTAND, BOSS- FEED ALLIGATORS-THIS IS ALBERT
AL FER SHORT-HE'S NOT TA MAKE
AN OLD BUDDY, USED ALLIGATOR LOVE TO 'EM!
TA BE WITH ME AT GUZZ LEM'S STORE BACK HOME!
OLD PET
ALBERT
·AND. HE'S
TICKLED FOOLISH-
IN FACT,
MORE
FOOLISH
THAN
EVER!
Sir George Foster emphasised that Canadians, like the Ameri cans, were absolutely against the use of life in settling international disputes, therefore they supported Lord Cecil. The debate adjourned.
1989,
Paris messages state that the French papers again express dis pleasure at Lord Cecil reviving the question of the inclusion of
And Exercise you shirk, Just put your trust in Pinkettes, And They will do the work!
PINKETTES
...THE GENTLE: LITTLE LAXATIVE
LIVER REGULATORS, COOL THE BLOOD, INCREASE THE
APPETITE, AID DIGESTION.
trained reservista in: the computa-KEEP YOU WELL
tion of armed forces-Reuter.,
The Love Feast
WELL, HOW DID HE COME TA BE ON THIS FARM WAY OUT HERE?
UKA-LOGGA-00P- PFEST-AKKT-OPP- (BBITY-BIBBITY-
SAP!
*ALLIGATOR FOR - IT'S ALL MY FAULI!!
· SHEARED FROM TH' STORE MONTHS AGO
TO COME BUT HERE TÖ see. MY ATWES - THEN I DIDN'T KNOW Mul
·WAY BACK HOME -
Sole Agents for Hongkong & South China Queen's Buildings.
Tel. C.1030.
OHNSON WAX Polish
Potlähes and festores the Lustre „FLOONS, FURNITURE,
PIANOS, LINOLEUM, WOODWORK and AUTOMOBILES.
Bold at all loading Grocery » Hardware
Faint - Department Stores,
W... DURAND Dist: cow Boad, Begagnat 1002 $4:
B. C. JOHNSON & SON, Racine, Wis., U. 8. A.
WELL, I DON'T BLAME YA FOR BEIN HAPPY) WHY DON'TCHA TAKE THE AFTERNOON OFF! AND CELEBRATE MER, REUNION 3
GREAT! THANKS! THATS JUST WHÄTTI WE'LL DO!
By Small
(ATTA BABY, ALBERT - SIT RIGHT UP "THERE! WE'RE GONNA DINE LIKE YA NEVER DINED BEFORE! NUTHIN'S TOD GOOD FER AN OLD PAL O MINE--