Эмпи
CENTRAL
THEATRE
TO-DAY ONLY.
DAILY at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 &
0.20 p.m
JEANETTE MACDONALD star of
"THE LOVE PARADE''
Now H
"Let's Go Native
STAKLING
JACK OAKIE JEANETTE M"DONALD O Paramount Picture
A Musical Romance of Laughs. Love & Songs
NEXT CHANGE
WILLIAM
POWELL
41
'Street of Chance
A Guramount Gicture
IWAI
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1930.
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To-day at 2.30, 5.30, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.
Come to the Star's Party!
Something to laugh at! Something to thrill to! Something to marvel at! In the gay, all-star frolic,
"PARAMOUNT
on
PARADE"
Your thirty film favourites, Singing, Dancing,
Romancing.
MAJENTIC
THEATRE
HEAR
SPANISH SEAMAN HITS CONSTABLE.
ALSO CAUSES DAMAGE TO PRISON CELL.
SMARTLY FINED.
SHAREHOLDER CRITICISES
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pared with 13,139,636 for the previous year, an increase of 14.53 per cent, which we consider is quite antisfactory,
Extension Schemes. During the year, the erection of overhead line to the Diamond Hill District in the Kow. loon City area was begun.
now
In regard to the change of can- "I guess when I got there I must sumers' voltage, good progress has have been feeling pretty good. be-been made and there'new only re argument with a main Hung Hom, Ma-tau-kok mud cause I had an rickshn coolie who wanted to take a portion of Taim Tea Taul to be
completed. nie cut for a ride, but I got wise to that," remarked a a Spanish sea- man of the President Jefferson, named Antonio de Conta, who n peared before Mr. Williams at the Central Police Court this moming on charges of assaulting a Shantung constable and of causing malicious damage to property in the cell at were made of the route for the the Central Police Station.
When asked to plead, the defen.igh Tension Transmission Line, dant admitted both counts. Refer-and the erection of Towers is now
proceeding. ring to the assault, he said the con- stable must have done something to hin or he would not have struck the officer.
In the New Territories aurvoya
As for the future, I shall not attempt to prophesy. It depends entirely on the expansion of Kow- loon and the New Territories, and Asked by his Worship if he re-that, as you know, shews no signs membered the Incident, the defen-of abating quite the contrary, in dant said he had been returning to fact. his ship and on passing the con- stable the latter came up to arrest him. The constable had a stick in his hand and struck defendant with it, with the result that he took it away from the constable and truck back.
The Resolution.
Your Directors have been care- fully considering the matter of obtaining more land adjacent to the present Generating Station for future developments, and 1 am pleased to inform you that we "Sub-Inspector Houre told
hia have now secured an area of about Worship that at about 2.40 pm 160,500 square feet which is sult- yesterday the defendant was at theable for our requirements, approach to the Star Ferry Wharf in Connaught Road and was adopt- ing a sort of fighting attitude towards people who were hoarding of the officials of One of The ferries. the Company asked the constable take the defendant away. As the constable went up to the defen- dant, the Infter struck him and when the officer drew his truncheon, the defendant snatched it and hit the complainant again, causing n Jacerated wound to his face.
The defendant was taken to the Poller Stallon and after being charged, it was decided that he should be put in the cells as he could not find bail, this being considerable period after his actual arrest.
rest
Whilst in the cell the defendant lost his temper and smashed a bench, the panelling at the back of the cell and a buciret.
The defendant admitted that he had been drinking.
On the first charge a fine of $10, or two weeks hard labour, was im posed, and on his Worship being in- formed that the damage to the ceil amounted to about $70, a fine of that sum or a further five weeks hard labour was passed on the second count.
Jo
SHANSI :MILITARY PROBLEM.
FINANCIAL PLIGHT OF GOVERNMENT.
GENERALS' DECISION.
Peking, Dec. 14. Startling revelations concerning the financial plight of the Shansi Provincial Government have been made by the Shansi Divisional Commanders, who have issued a lengthy proclamation announcing their surrender to the Nanking Government.
It is stated that for the main- tonance of the large armies in Shansi, the Provincial Government has to pay a monthly sum of $7. 200,000 in Shanai Government bank notea, whereas the actual revenue of the Government is only about $3,000,000,
Representing the Shansi mili- tarists in an appeal to the Man. churian Government for financial assistance, General Heu Yung-
a. Shrust Divisional Com-
the
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as interviewed General Chang isuch-linng, head of
Government. ut Manchurian Tiontsh. The discussions centred on the disbandment and diaposi- tion of the Shansi armies after the Province is taken over by the Manchurian administration.
conference The Tientsin understood to have yielded atls- factory results. General Chang. Hssel-liang has telegraphed to I now beg to propose:
Nanking asking for instructions "That the Report and Ac- counts M
this and suggesting that Generals Hau prosent Meeting be adopted and passed, Yungchang and Sheng Chan he that a Final Dividend of 50ppointed to administer the dis- on the "Old" bindment scheme. General Chang cents per share
will return to Mukden as soon ge Shares allotted prior to ist De- tober, 1929, and of proportionate e finishes his conferences with amounts on the "Old" Shares the Shansi military delegation. allotted after that date; of 0.44 cents per share on the "1930 1 Bue" Shares allotted on 7th February, 1930, and of proper- 1930 tionate amounts on the Issue Shares allotted yu- sequent to 7th February, 1930. be and is hereby declared in res- pect of the financial year ended 30th September, 1930, and that the undivided profits of the A magnificent collection of n- Company amounting to $456,-tural and cultured pearls is being 747.36, less auch Final Dividend, exhibited at Messrs. Ullmann's, by be carried forward to Profit and Mr. S. Mizuma. of Kobe. Valued Loss Account for the financial at over $200,000, the display covers an unusually comprehensive range year 1920-1931."
both in quality and rarity of the
prices. The
Shareholders Complaint.
FINE DISPLAY OF PEARLS.
OPPORTUNITY TO GET BARGAINS.
and
ex-
Sutiful, the purity and
of natural pearls are ex-
Mr. A. H. Compton seconded the adoption of the report, but he lustre being of
very high stan fore it was put to the meeting. Mr.dard. The natural specimens are, B. W. Bradbury, a shareholder,
of course, expenalve, but many ex- sold: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, quisite neckleta, brooches, rings. Before the resolution for the ete,, may be had of cultured pearls. adoption of the Report & Accounts which are, in fact, covered with the TWO THIEVES SENT TO is put to the Meeting, I would sume conting as the natural pro-
GAOL.
STOLE AFTER BREAKING INTO HOUSE.
opduet.
like to call myself of the
share- portunity that is given to holders once a
their year, to air viewx.
Cultured pearls have become the rogue abroad, and the opportunity of acquiring alther mounted or Gentlemen, notwithstanding all
loose pearls in Hongkong should not the remarks made by your Chair-be missed for prices here are const- man and the Seconder of the re-derably lower than those obtained the United solution proposing the adoption of in either Europe or the Accounts, I must say that it is States. in the sale price of carrent quite evident that the reduction affected our earnings to that extent that the proposed final dividend MR. CHURCHILL UNDER of 50 cents on Old Sharea and 6.44 cents on New Shares, seems quite unjustified, for in effect, ita
has
FIRE.
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Yau nnd Yu Wing were charged, before Mr. Butters, at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, by Inspector, Fallon with having broken into 91, Parkes Street on Friday morning, and stolen three cloth caps and a ba8
T'ho first defendant pleaded guilty, and the second riot guilty,
A Chinese detective, mid he adoption means that we would be arrested the first defendant in paying out in dividends more than Ning Po Street at about 2 n.m, on we have earned by way of profits. Friday, with two caps in his possession. While on their way to the Yaumati Police Station, he
To my mind such a policy is un- The Hindu-Moslem Issue. saw the second defendant in Nan sound, and is extremely suggestive King Street and arrested him. that the cart has been put before: About thirty Hindu-Moleem de- The second defendant was wear-the horse.
legates to the conference drove ing a similar cap and had a cloth
the Prime-Minister's official I would also, gentlemen, call to to bag underneath his jacket. He your attention that depreciation country residence at Chequers to continue conducted witness to Parked this year is lower than last year. yesterday afternoon Street, where the master was In my humble opinion, our depre- their discussions upon the ques
wakened and a search made, ciation polley should be consistent tion of minority safeguards. They found one of the shutters of with our growth,
This is regarded as a matter
Curt Before The Horse.
be attained by language of denun ciation or by acts of violence.
the door broken, amb-an iron rod I am not proposing any amend- which the communities concerned and a piece of wood lying on the ment to the resolution that is be- must themselves setile but the Door. The master identified the fore the Meating, but I respectfully Prime Minister's personal 48-
in the caps as his property,
Board should sistance at their disposal in recent of conciliation task of suggeat that the
has been The master of the shop, Chiu adopt a more conde, la the future. meetings. The delegates yester Siu, gave evidence of identifica-as regards dividends, in
remained nt Chequera until the tion,
Mr. H. Odell said he wished today
evening when they returned to Lon- Mr. Butters imposed four months' associate himself with Mr. Brad-don. No statement has been issued Imprisonment on the first defen-bury's comments regarding the but it is understood that further dant, as he had a previous con- depreciation. viction for larceny, and two
The Chairman:-All I have to months on the second defendant. say is that the recommendation put
before you was carefully consider el by your Directors. The depre- ciation as I explained in my speech, was affected by the reduction of rates. There is nothing you wish to be specifically answered Mr. Bradbury?
CHINESE ESTATE.
LETTERS GRANTED TO THE WIDON.
-
Mr. Bradbury:----No. then adopted...
-The report and accounts
Other Business,
were
Local estate to the value of $18, 800 was left by Taang Shun-tong, otherwise Tsang Sheon-tong, other wise Chong Sia-tong, alias Tsang Tong, alias
Victor Teang-tons.
Mr. C. F. Mendham proposed, otherwise Victor Chang, otherwise and Mr. H. J. M. Figueirido Victor Chang tord Chang otherwise Vic-seconded, the re-election of Messrs. who died Intestate A. H. Compton and G. A, da Roza
meetings are being arranged,- Reuter and British Wireless.
Mr. W. L. Miller, living at No. Armend Buildinga, has reporterl to the police the loss of a gold wrist watch valued at $100 while travelling between Shatin and Kowloon Ferry yesterday.
Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. J. Scott Harston, and Mr. A. H. Compton, together with Mr. N. Braga (Sccrotary)-
AMUSEMENTS
AT THE
OF HONGKONG.
SHOWING TO-DAY
QUEEN'S A 2.00, 430, 7.00 8.9.30.
CARL LAEMMLE presenta
ALL QUIET TE WESTERN
FRONT
¡YES.......searching hungrily for LOVE... ranching
out beyond the haze of smoke and the flash of shells to HOME—to gay parties, preity girls and the sympathetic heart of mother! You will be there with these boys' and see what they want through. You will love them and understand them in this great HUMAN picture.
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ERICH MARIA KEMARQUE'S novel with tous Wolheim, Lewis Ayron, Jaha Wray, Adaptalion and diolog by Maxwell Ander son and Ģeorge Albeit, & CARLÍARMALE, J«. Production. Directed by LEWIS MILESTONE.
In order that the picture be shown in its entirety special show times have been arranged. NOTE THE TIMES
At 2.00, 4.30, 7.00.8 9.30
COMING SHORTLY
A Brand New Frolic
The
with song hits, dances, girls and fun -- and That roguish, reliable El Brendel making merry with Marjorie White
William Collier, Jr. Noel Francis Frank Richardson Miriam Seegar directed by Benjamin Stoloff, Story and diolog by
William K. Wella.
Movietone
and Talnetend J.
au-
Mr.
Mr.
Chao Po-min, A., Edgar, Tang
The shareholders present in- Choy, Khan, cluded:-Messrs.
C. Potts, A. A. Botelho, M. A. Xavier, P. Molasco, A. H. R. Odell, B. V Botelho, H.
W.
Bradbury, J. Caulthart, H. J. M. Figueirido, F. M. Ell, S. M. Churn, B. C. Randall, Lo King-fal, F. A. Xavier, C. C. Straffard, O. F. Ribeiro, C C. F Mendham, Tao Tann-tal, J., Toppin.
Hung-Ha, F J. Tavarres.
New Whoopee!
on or about October 30, this year. to the Board of Directors, this He was formerly a partner in the being carried unanimously.
Меката. firm of Messra. Chung Inos and sara. Lowe, Bingham
Matthews, Company, of Cuba.
and Messrs. Lotters of administration to the and Davis were re-appointed catate have been granted to the diters, on the motion of widow, Tsang Fung-shi alfas Fung Stewart Smith, seconded by Printed and Published for the Proprietors by Fazusion PERCY Chol-tal, alias Ella Font de Chang, II. Odell. FRANKLIN, at 1 and 8. Wyndham Street, in the City of Victoria who is living at No. 247, Hennessy The directors present were
Road, Hongkong.
Mr. R. G. Shawan (in the chair),
Nathan Road, Kowicon.