+
QUICK CHANGES IN|
BRUSSELS.
DEADLOCK, ACCORD,
BREAKDOWN.
POLAND ARGUES FOR MERE 1,000 TONS.
GIFT BOOKS.
SPLENDID PRODUCTS OF A BRITISH HOUSE.
of gift books for the Christmas and New Year there can be few, if any, publishing houses which havo a greater variety to offer than Messrs. Ward, Lock and Co., Ltd... of London, many of whose series have long ere this won worldwide fame and popularity.
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1930.
IMPROPER USE OF SAMPANS.
DIFFICULTIES. WHICH POLICE
EXPERIENCE.
MARINE COURT CASE.
"I am not concerned with the difficulties experienced by the The latest volume in the intense palice, but only with Court proce- ly informative Wonder Back
dure," said the Hon. Commdr. Serica is "The Wonder Book of G. F. Bole, at the Marine Court SUGAR DIFFICULTIES. |Inventions," issued at 6a. met. It this morning. when a man and is written by no less a personage woman were charged with using than Professor A. M. Low, D. Sc. their sampana for the conveyance the well-known scientist and les-of women in the harbour for the turer, whose qualifientions to des-purpose of prostitution, cribe the numerous inventions which
His Worship said this in reply are transforming our everyday lives cannot be questioned. This volume,
to a remark minde by Sub-Insper for Chevalier on the dimeully of whiels la benutifully produced, cons tains, in addition to the numerous tining evidence in a case of articles, throw hundred pictures of the greatest interest and twelve
Brummels, Dec. 16. A deadlock, an announcement that complete agreement had
been reached and u further statement admitting that two of the European countries conceru- ed had declined to sign the agree ment at the eleventh hour, fol-, lowed quickly one upon another at the Internationat Sugar Con-colour plates specially painted by ference to-day,
this nature.
WOMAN DENIES
GUILT.
OPIUM POSSESSION CASE ADJOURNED.
A Chinese woman passenger by the Taiping boat on Saturday liit appeared befode Mr. Lindsell, at the Central Police Court this morning, an a charge of being in possession of 169 taels of prepared oplum
Mr. Horace Leappeared for the defendant and entered a plea of not guilty, his defence being that the luggage in which the drag was found belonged
to another
WOMAN,
bay
חומש
EXTENSIONS TO TUNG WAH.
OFFICIAL OPENING THIS MORNING.
LADY PEEL PRESENT.
High praise for the work of the Tung Woh Hospital, was given in a speech this morning, at the Tung at Scokunpoo, by Mr. E. R. Halli Wah Eastern Hospital extensions fax on behalf of His Excellency the Governor (Sir William Peel).
hed the new wings. Lady Peel opened A Chinese Revenue Officer give Mr. Halifax said that owing to a evidence of having stopped two light injury. His Excellers had endlies as they were carrying a found it impossible to be present to basket off the Ping On Warf-open the extensions, and he had When questioned, the cookies point-been asked to
to rend His Excellency's ed out the defendant as the person wech. No one regretted his ab- who had engaged them. On the de-once more than Sir William, and fendant's appearance she
Mr. Hallifax, as his keen interest In his evidence, Sab-Inspector interrogated
the Revenue
with in all movements connected hospitals wa well known. Chevalier sal that at about 10 Officer, whom she told that she was
His Excellency in his speech de- well-known artists. Professor Low 15m. yesterday, he was on patrol nerying the luggage off the wharf
on a meter hont when he saw the for another woman.
clared that Tung Wah was one of welles in a most engaging and lurid
defendant's sumpan wil):
On the basket being opened. it the oldest hospitals in Hongkong. lyfe, enrefully avoiding all teebul-male
quantity of and certainly much older than many calities, and opens up a new world three women on board. It called being unlocked.
opium was found concealed in The sumpan alongside and it seem- of worder to thoughtful boys and
I was started in 1870. fadso botton. In
present.
who other luggage He quoted Dr. Wellington, Karls narr of subjects areed to him that the women on board The first announcement, regarıl-} !!!
which had already been removed ing the negotiations stated; The Maverid from the making of talkies, I had the appearances of being pres- I from the wharf a further quantity | incnleulable benefit to Hongkong in has said that the hospital was doing They were rather over- situation appears to practically the woudt ry of wireless and televi-tflutes.
of opłam was found.
riving relief to the poor, Instruct, deadlocked in consequence of the son, aviation, ultra-violet and indressed all their feer were pint
When the colle Brst engaged by ing people in health education and tra-rest rays, and Robots, altitude of the German delegates, od primarily for the younger gen
hist before seeing the male dhe defendant was called
sive as a medium between the health wha inals upon a larger exportation, this
sid, hvidence he said that he had seen authorities and the masses, which fendant' sumpan. he quota.
edited by Barry Golding, will beuticed another sampan, of which a woman standing near the defen His Excellency fully endorsed. Sir dant on the beat but did not see William reviewed the activities und frand even by adults to be most the woman who was charges, was
her afterwards, stucative. We can conceive of no the mistress. howard thi- spm
He denied that remarked that he had been greatly better type of gift-book than this,
the defendant told him she was impressed with the rificiency of the An pan were another four women at
waiting for the return Tu the "Bumpy Books, of which
thin hopital when he had visited it, and woman, or did he assure the de- he congratulated the directors on fendant that the boggture would be their work and wished the hospital safe in his enstody.
continued success,
The taal breakdown means that the Conference will have to strive further for an agreement tror
row.
New German Plan.
Producent.
volume, which is
to the extent of there is a large variety, one of thai tho also had the appearance of
It is believed that the Germans are now willing slightly to modify their demanās, substituting for 120,000 1038 D8 their annual export quota, 45898099 tons in the first year, ami 350,000 fous for the next four years.
The Germa Bertin tonight
being prostitutes.
Continuing, witness and he took Water Police them all to the
latest additions is “The Big Cosy Corner Story Hook." This is just the volume for the "snuggle down" tim, and is crowded with coloured Station, where the women, except- | Friday morning.
Jug one, admlite being prostitulen.
Chevalier's evidence S, I
WI
may leave for pintes anel pictures, Strongly to confer with bound, with a striking colonged their co-principals, and in sach cover, this book contains nearly 130 corroborated by a Chinese sergeant Lase, the Conference will probably pages and is remarkable vaine atin plain clothes who was on duty De suspened until January,
Ms. Gl, net. It must be described with him at the time of the occur
Agreement Rearited,
as bas of the best of the big books | retice, ler little children.
Later.
The International Sugar Con ference held its fiunt session this afternoon and definitely concluded agreement fixing the annual ex- port quotas from Europena coths tries, as follows:
Total: 1,299,000 tons. Czecho-Slovakia: 600,000,
Poland: 319,000.
Hungary: 86,000.
Helylum: 35,000. Germany: 200,000.
In regard in the Java and Cuba
figures, these will be enforced a
arding to the settlement reached
at Amsterdam.
JEFI
Mr. Chadbourne's Tasks.
The female defendant stated that 14 value for nfoney, also, there she did not know that the women can be firm books for the little tots she carried were prosititutes. She to gual "Animal Fun and Frolle," was passing the s., Kuefchow, she which is one of the Golden Picturesaid, when she was hailed by a com-number of women, who asked her Books. Thest volumes ench
of to take them ashore, and she con-
with
Looking up the regulations, his
Worship remarked that there was o doubt that the male defendant was guilty. According to the re gulations. "no bout shall be used
The hearing was adjourned until
GENERAL STRIKE AT
THE GAOL
Continued from Page 1).
Mr. Leung Pat-U (chairman) maid that the idea of the eastern hospital was eunceived in 1926 and the Government granted the site. in the following year. Definite plans were made in 1928 and the building war completed last year. Predecessors had left a little to be done and it was decided to al levinte the congestion in the hos- pital by adding the extensions. The responsibility of part of the cost $45,000--had been borne by the 17 directors who bad found the money by outside and personal donutions and theatre perfor Latterly, a portion of the gaeli
manres. The extensions would in- recon-u has been pulled down, for
crease the number of beds to 76, truction, and the space cleared by and would provide quarters for 16 the contractor is now bounded by Durres. two forbidding-looking wings meet.
mark, the prison was a hive of in- printed matter, dustry wherein hemp mats and other products of convict labour were turned out in large quantities,
two
in the harbour for the conveyance g at a less grim bastion at an buildings of women for the purpose of pro-angle. In these stitution." His Worship took it to much of the activity usually associ- mean that vessels were not allowed ated with prison life had been carri-
for the purpose of prostitution, not from ship to shore.
is
Mr. Leung Pat-U's speech was translated into English and Mr. Kotewall interpreted Mr. Halli- fax's wech into Cantonese, after which Lady Peel officially deelne
to take wonen from shore to shiped on by the 300 or more convicts ed the intilding open by Bring a
strike which remaining until standstilled by the
stated to have string of crackers. An inspection brought a fotal Mapension of work of the extensions was made. This morning.
Up to the time of going to press,
Sub-Inspector Munro:--This
the usual excuse they give, your Worship.
to the effect that the female defen- maydant was not taking the women
from that source.
FANLING HUNT.
Janua
STILL SOME GOOD SEATS AVAILABLE.
The Philharmonie Society's pear- formance of "The Yeomen of the
trise neurly seventy brightly written text, with lavish sented. illustrations, including two colour plates. Bound in picture boards, with an effective coloured cover, they sell at the arizingly low price The production is equal of La. Gd. to that of the highest class gift Still coutining ourselves to the tiny tabs, tuote must be taken of the Felow the Data Series, rest which "Little Red Riding Hood" wil be deservedly popular. These honker, issued at the figure of one Mr. Chadbourne was nutnosed billing net, nch have over sixty to negotiate with the representa-pages of text and pictures,
[ofBeial precautions have not been "THE YEOMEN OF THE His Worship-The onus of pre-relaxed and the situation remains tives of the German sugar indus-beautiful coloured frontispiece. By Tall using these books, the young
GUARD." try in regard to the German desimply following the numbered ving the ease lies with the prosecit [unchanged. mand for an increase in their by
dats discover that they have made tion, but no evidence has been given I wan also agreed that their own pictures and in sugar stabilisation proposals are cases answered riddles and other
from ship to shore, as she says. not to be enforced until the Gur.qestione,
In reply to his Worship regard. Gond value is also an be found in mans have agered to the Chad-he New Little Wonder Books" in the possibility of getting the bourne Plan
night was probably the best so far The Europesen exporters are to each with over twenty really artis women concerned to give evidence, AN INTERESTING AFTERNOON Guard" at the Theatre Royal lact
WITH THE HOUNDS.
given. All in excellent form, the meet again at Brussels on Febru tie pictures in colour by talented S. 1. Chevalier said it was very dif ary 2, 1931 to consider the results artists. This delightful series atficult to obtain reliable evidence
Hens met at Dill's Corner at 3.15 princips made the most their of Mr. Chadbourne's Begotiations 1s. 6d. will command a very ready
sale. "Willie Winkie." Included His Worship:-I am not con
on Saturday filth and a few minutes parts, in which they seemed quite at home, whilst those in subsidiary with the Germans. The delegates amongst the number, is a typical cerned at all with the diffeulties after, the huntsman moved off
roles also contributed greatly to representing the German gar volume, and the colour work of Bar-experienced by the polier, but only the rough ground on the south
the success. The chorus was really dustry left Brussels to-night.
garet W. Tarrant is really charm with Court procedure.
Hounds were well hunted through excellent, and, thanks to the good ing.
His Worship went on to say that out, and it was only at the conclusion work of Mr. Mason as conductor, Amongst the stories for boys no evidence had been given by the of the sccund run that the pack strung there was an entire absence of rag- word must also be Later. we cannot imagine anything likely police that what the defendant out at all.
Owing to the racing the Repart to be more engrossing than "Bring said was not true. S. 1. Chevalier Valley, there was only a small figli
Redness. A at Happy said in praise of the orchestra. The signatures to fixing the national sugar quota ing Down the Air Pirates," by John said that the women admitted they out and the master was still unable
Great delight was given by the were postponed at the last me-F.
Westerman, C.
with illustrations
ions were prostitutes, but that was only to attend. It is hoped that, to wil beautiful singing of the trios and ment owing to a demandates wonderful new airship, which can Leuld not take that.
W. E. Wigfull. In this story a hoarsty evidence, and his Worship soon be up again.
quartettes, in which connexion may be Hungarian and Polish delegates
Amongst those who hunted were Strange Adventure" for an increase in their quotas. float on the sen and pass as a mer-
being de- The Orst defendant had admit-
H.E. the Governor and Capt. Coltman, specially mentioned as The Hungarians demanded an chants vessel, but which.
Cel. Brownrigg and two of the Tal-lightfully rendered. to touch of a switch, can rise up and ted the offence and his Worship polu community, whom we hope to increase from 85,000 Lone
reminded that very ald he would impose a fine of sou again Mrs. Brownrigg, a firm few opportunities remain for se
The public 30,000, and the Poles demanded an become a speed-ship of the
$50 with the alternative of six supporter, is unfortunately taid up ing increase to 320,000 tons. It is takes a mi a series of adventures
admirably produced notable that both the increases as thrilling and exciting as could be weeks hard labour. With regard with a damaged knee the result of
secand defendant, the Wednesday hunt. The Navy and operetta. Saturday night's book demanded are extremely small, the conceived in its chase after another to the Polish asking for an additional air-boat which is cruising the world charge against her had not been Royal Air Force were repressated by ing in full, but there are still some she would be dis- Commander Lambert and Wing Com-good seats available for the matinee lo-morrow and for the perform. bent on evil designs. Issued at 3. Proved, and
The hounds thist have been sick with ances on Thursday and Friday. Gd. net, this book would delight the charged.
distemper are convalencing well and Past experience has shown that heart of any boy.
with the addition of two and a half many people, leave their booking couple, expected on the 10th Decem-antil the last moment, oftes to find ber, the Master will probably use two that they cannot get reacrvations. packs, a fast and a slow one. This should be possible about the middle of Those, therefore, who intend see- January when both weather and acent- ing the show are strongly advised ing conditions are more suitable for to book their seats without delay. bunting..
Last Minute Breakdown.
thousand tons only.
The matter is to be discussed again to-morrow,--Renter.
FRENCH FINANCIAL
OUTLOOK.
SERIOUS BUT NOT REALLY
DESPERATE.
Purls, Dec. 15,
At the
at the
Girls will greatly enjoy There Came & Call" by Lilian Turner, with illustrations by J. Dewar Mills. It is a big book of nearly three hundred pages, issued at ds.
It
net.
DEATH PENALTY IN BRITAIN.
ABOLITION FOR FIVE YEARS RECOMMENDED.
side of the main road.
mander Woods,
The following amendment is brought
ไม the story of a girl in Australia who moves from the lap of luxury Loo
a much more matter-of-fact exis tence. There is romance, of course, when a young Journalist crosses her path, and we get a story of unusumli charm and interest. A really The fret task of the new wholesome book, but yet by no Government, if it survived, will be to obtain
a vote on the Budget † Menna insipid, written by one who during the present session, abolish two British kennelmen. before the expiry of the Ginnnculo a nicety what the younging the death penalty for an ex-
girl of to-day liken to read." year on March 31st next..
The Budget has already been prepared and partly discussed by
A Chinese was, convicted, on a Commission of the the Finance Chamber. Its author, M.Martin, charge of larceny of woollen.
afternoon, when accused"
London, Dec. ib. The Report of the Select Com mittee on Capital Punishment re- commends that a Bill be enacted
perimental perfod of five years.--- Router.
this
Capt. Matsui, master of the fish- to notice in connexion with mootsing achouner Karumo Maru, was already published. The meet
ensuramoned
before the Hon. Bering day will be at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Paterson's house by invitation, and Commdr G.F. Hole, at the Marine not at the Hunters Arma. A Cap will Court this morning on two counts, be taken for a Xmas Box for the (a) for failing to register the ar
rival of his vessel on November 14 and (b) failing to obtain a clearance before leaving the har The following is the result of
hour. Capt. Mintsul pleaded the $1 raffle, organised by the guilty and was fined $50 or six the weeks on the first count and the Children of Mary stall, at
St. Vincent de Paul bazaar: some fine was imposed on the sec-) 1st Prize ticket No. 177, 2nd Prize ond,.
We are asked to state that the who was Minister of the Budget sweater belonging to Master Tom full text of the Chairman's reply ticket No. 220, 3rd Prize ticket No. undor M. Tardien is now Minister Cavallo, a student of St. Josephs to Mr. B. W. Bradbury at the an- 130, 4th Prize ticket No. 282, 6th of Finatice, while M. Palmude School, he use estented nual general meeting of the China Prize ticket No. 169; 6th Prize
Rudies) is now Minister of the rare Mr. Butters at the Kow. Light & Power Co. (1918), Lith.. Budget.
M. Palmude will adopt M. loon Magistracy, this morning, and yesterday, was as follows Alieket No. 185, 7th Prize ticket No. to three months have to say is that the recom-65, 8th Prize liekot No. 2. 9th Martin's text, slightly modified was sentenced Both Ministers received the Press imprisonment. The defendant had mendations made in this report Prize ticket No. 127, 10th Prizo to-day and expressed their com-two previous convictions, one for wore carefully considered by your ticket No. 350, 11th Prize ticket plete agreement "to carry into larceny and one ellect the existing draft, subject tences.
to such changes,
as circumstances
naturally
Cor false pre-
Directors at the time, and as for
No. 70. depreciation, I have already ex-
On behalf of Messrs. Huntley plained in my speech how that was arrived nt. However the Dir-and Palmers, the famous Roading manufacturers, Messrs. dictate."
The forthcoming wedding is an ectors are glad to have the opinion bel
Dodwell Jointly, the Ministers nounced of John Herbert Percival of shareholders, and will take your
and Co. Ltd., local Speaking declared that
financial Southby. Naval Officer, of H.M. remarks into consideration. Thers agente, are distributing attractive aituation in France, though serious, Naval Yard, Hongkong, to Elisa-le nothing you wish to have apeci-wall calendars, showing the Tower is in no wise desperate. Reuter, beth Jessie Story, Peninsula Hotel, fically answered, Mr. Bradbury of London.
#the
COUNT
Inside he is perfectly warm thanks, to his | UNDERWEAR
THE
1
"TELEGRAPHS"
and then tot un plau
your 1941
Advertising Campaign”
The range we are now showing will interest you. They are stocked in VESTS with long on short sleeves, PANTS knee or ankle length, also
COMBINATIONS.
See and handle them, then order
your requirements with the assurance that in wear they will meet with
your approval.
Wm. Powell, Ltd.
Specialists in Gentlemen's Wear. 10, ICE HOUSE STREET.
#he Mere will remain Open until a d'elock.
&
ARTS CRAFTS
COLOURED ETCHINGS, WATER & OIL COLOUR REPRODUCTIONS.
AUTOTYPES AND
PHOTOGRAVURES.
A LARGE COLLECTION OF INEXPENSIVE PRINTS TO SELECT FROM,
MOULDINGS FOR FRAMING TO SUIT ANY TYPE OF PRINT.
ARTS & CRAFTS LTD.
A
(lavorporated in Hongkong)
(S.O.M.P. Bldg.)
1-3 Wyndham St;
Photo 24173
YOUR PROBLEMS SOLVED
THIS GIFT GIVING is not so
difficult as you imagine.
Good Silk Hosiery
or
of.... A
Bedroom Slippers....... chic pair of Shoes make delightful présents, especially when from-
GORDON'S
The Specialiste.
YOUR CHILDREN'S · EDUCATION
UR.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.
PAY PREMIUMS IN HONGKONG DOLLARS AND OONVERT TO STERLING WHEN REQUIRED. Example
A man aged 30 pays HK. $189 paź sanuch to provide HK, $10,000 payable in 15 yasta. PremiumiGLASE at šis danth and potley remains in fores for full amount. Premiums raivennabla’with #1% simpla intaraat in dvent of child's death,
If exchange ques to R/- during the surranny of policy it can h converted to £1,000 wilkauč sny, jaymant in resgast at back premiums..
All ages, and terma quoted on applications
CHINA UNDERWRITERS LTD.
Hong Kong Bank Buildin Telephonë¬28191973)