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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1930.
Inspired by that Historical War Song
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CRITICAL YEAR FOR THIEF'S WORK ON
LEAGUE.
| LORD CECIL ON DISARMAMENT
CONFERENCE..
FARCE OR REALITY?
London, Dec. 21. Viscount Cecil, in an appeal for: disarmament, fasted through the
League of Nations Union, says
1931 promises to be a critical year for the League,
gue, "for it will depend upon the movements of public opinion during that
year whether the first World Dinarmament Cor ference, which will probably be held at the beginning of 1932, is to be a farce or a reality.
"Unless that Conference results in a Treaty which will stop com petition in all forms of arma ments, subjects them to effective and brings about such
Metal reductions as
were
clearly Intended by Article 8 of the Covenant and anticipated by the
MID-LEVELS.
TOUR OF EUROPEAN RESIDENCES.
MOTOR-VAN'S SKID IN THE CITY.
COOLIE INJURED AND TWO RICKSHAS DAMAGED.
MUCH OF STOLEN PROPERTY CABBAGES AND BOXES.
RECOVERED.
TEN MONTHS IN GAOL
A series of thefts from the residences of foreigners on the Mid-Lovela, was to-day detailed by Acting Detective Sub-Inspec- tor J. O'Donovan, when he charged the alleged thief at the Central Court to-day.
An alarming skid, extanding for yards in a weeping curve, caused an accident in which two rickshas were damaged and a
carrier- coollo was injured, outside the and Co. this morning. premises of Messrs. Mackintosh
The vehicle mainly concerned was a Ford motor-truck laden with amply wooden boxes, travelling at a fair spoed along Des Voeux Rond Central, which was naturally very grenky this morning. Opposite On the 15th or 16th instant, a Gloucester Building, a skid deve- the truck swerved silver cup was stolen from the loped and
the pavement, residence of Mr. De Blore at No. violently towards 14. Century Crescent, Kennedy knocking down a coolie carrying a Rond. A report being made to the loud, of cabbages, and crnahing police, the cup was recovered the into a line of rickshas, following day at 1 pawnshop. The coolie's leg was badly hurt
Wa8 pawnbroker
shock, then and ho suffered a severe The instructed by the police to detain while his cargo was distributed all the rond, mixed up with the man who pawned the article over should he again call at the catab-numerous boxes which toppled off
shment.
The man (since identified as the Two of the rickshas were "accused) called again the follow-smashed to some extent, the dum
ing day, when he was detained. age being chiefly to the handles, In his possession was a suitcase, which were broken off. The coolles containing a brass tray and other had jumped elenr. knick-knacks, including silver flower vase. These were identi fied as having been stolen from from MIRA Mrs. Hughes and McDickson, the London Mission, of No. 4, Bonham Rond.
The prisoner then accompanied |
defeated Powers at Versailles from the promises made to them by the Allies, the whole edifice of international peace will be shaken," Referring to the draft Treaty, Lord Cecil says it is not perfect, but it can be the basis of an effec- tive Disarmament Treaty. will," he says, "he of the utmost value if, in the intervening period. public opinion can be aroused, informed and convinced of the need of all-round reduction, so that it will require Governments to propose the lowest possible figures for insertion in the Treaty at that Conference."-- British Wireless.
Re
tion
AVALANCHE OF QUESTIONS.
Continued from Page 1.)
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the van.
CHINA'S SUCCESS IN DIPLOMACY.
adherence to the Convention von- verning that Court.
the police to a number of other (Continued from Pape 1.) pawnshops, a silver cigarette case the Prolu ol regarding America's being amongst the articles re- covared by his means, The cigarette case was associated with
Turning to Sino-Soviet questions, a lot of other property, recovered. Wang said a Chinese delegate after its disappearance from No.allemled at Moscow in May, but 36. Condult Rond.
1s
there was no conference until Octo- ber. Rassin appeared to have an intention of sowing discord be tween Nanking and Mukden, but failed. Consequently, conference was held on Decem ber 4th, and this meeting arranged the appointment of three Commit- tees to consider the C. E. R. dis- pute. Sino-Russian trade, and the resumption of diplomatic relations, whereupon General Moh Teh-hui, the Chinese delegate, was granted
Mr. Adler's Cont. The point I would like to make is that a great deal of
On the 17th instant, continued econonty might be effected in the Sub-Inspector
O'Donovan, 8 interests of the Colony, were a report was received that a fur greater number of men obtained eout and hat had been atolen from locally for doing the class of work the reading room of the Church that is being done by officers who of Christ Scientist in Kennedy A pawnbroker, in whose have to be employed and given these Road. allowances to study the Chinese establishment the missing articles language. In reply to n ques- were subsequently found, identi- I raised jn connexion fied the accused as being the man with the Budget, 1 think His who had placed them in pawn, Excelleney made a statement They were the property of Mr.leave to return to China and rẹ-- that this
qacation of employ-W. II. Adler, who valued the coat port personally. ing more local hands
ak was being
Seven new Consulates had been gone into, I think it would be an "The accused was wearing the established this
year, Anid
Dr. advantage to this Comittee if some hat when he was arrested," suid
Wang, and the Government was ar assurance could be obtained from the ofleer.
ranging the establishment you. Sir, that a very strong endcay.
eight more. our In being made to substitute off Vers who can AR enally and economically be engaged locally.
Retrenchment Reference.
The Chairman: This matter is one of the distinct terms of refer- ence for the Retrenchment Com-. mitter, and we have to await their report.
Hon. Mr. Paterson:-1 is one which the Retrenchment Committee 18 examining and we are consider ing whether something of the sort in certain directions can be done.
Hon. Mr. Braga: am happy to know that something is being done in this direction, because a good deal of economy can be effected both in expenses of innguage and also by means of travelling allowance privileges by employing local can- didates.
The Chairman:-The matter is being carefully examined from your paint of view.
The vote was approved.
Manner of Road Estimates. Item 175, Public Works Extraor dinary, Road Connecting Garden Road and Bowen Road with afay | Road, $30,000.
£20.
AMUSEMENTS
AT THE
OF HONGKONG.
QUEEN'S
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW At 2.00, 4.30, 7,00 & 9,30.
Meet Gwen Stewart
pretty petulant
playful
peppy
a
Miss you'd
kiss-
if
you
could
ull talking fox Movisions sorance
but don't
got fresh
or you'll get her
icy stare
and cold
shoulder
Anmil-latking Fox
Movie-
jane varsina
of Richard
Connell's Bio-
17 with Dember
100g.
DAMAGED
NEWSREEL
FOX MOVIETONE COMEDY
of
Clark and McCullough
Sub-Inspector O'Donovan said the coat was pawned for $20, and
Regarding overseas Chinese China he pointed out the disparity with was negotiating for greater free- its cost price. He agreed that dom of Kuomintang activities
it was an article which could have among them and for the revision heen pawned by any Chinese of discriminatory legislation. without giving any particular; Dr. Wang commented upon the reason for suspicion.
nazress ful leadership of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and on the co-l operation between Nanking and Mukden, and paid a tribute to the friendly Powers. particularly Great Britain.-Renter,
Nothing was known of the accused except that he travelled a great deal butween Hongkong and
Canton,
"He seems to have made a hobby of going into houses on the Upper Levels," said the officer,
The total value of the articles in respect of which the accused was charged, was placed at over $800. On the four different charges, a total of ten months' hard labour was inflicted by Mr. accused having Williams, the pleaded gulity.
THREE CASES OF POISONING.
TWO WOMEN ATTEMPT TO END LIVES.
CHRISTMAS MUSIC &
CAROLS.
AT ST, JOHN'S CATHEDRAL TO-MORROW.
To-morrow evening at 5.45 p.m.. the choir of the Hongkong Univer- sity Christian Association, assist- ed by Mrs. Snowden Jones, is to give a recital of Christmas music and carols in St. John's Cathedral, with Mr. F. Mason at the organ. The programme is as follows: 1.The Firs: Nowell, Verses Over
1, 2, 4 and 6.) the week-end, three instances of women suffering from 2-(a) Bethlehem Down
Peter Warlock. poisoning were reported to the
(b) Now Every Child,
Harry Faricon. 3(a) Sweet Dreams
(b) Wither's Rocking Hymn)
Vaughan Williams, 4-Organ Solo, "The Holy Boy",
John Ireland. The Holly and the Ivy,
Hon. Mr. Paterson:-I
believe police. Two 4. the sufferers were that when an estimate for a rond in
removed to hospital after having brought forward to this Committee, taken an overdose of opium, while is always excludes surfacing and the third was stated to have taken tarminedam. or whatever surfac-n drink of lysol. ing is to be made. Is that correct? A Chinese woman named Wong Director of Public Works:-Yes, Yer, aged 40, of 40, High Street, Hon. Mr. Paterson:-Would It second flour, was removed to the it not be very much better that Government Civil Hospital Ruffer- when an estimate for rond is ing from the effects of drinking brought forward the whole of the lysol in an attempt to commit estimate should be brought up?
suicide at her residence. The Chairman: am in agree- ment with you.
Martin Shaw.
A Virgin Unspotted (Carol No. 1), Vernes 1, 5, 6 and 8. 7-Suprano Solo, "Rejoice Greatly"
(Monsinh),
Handel. 9.-Organ Solo, "And the Glory of From West Poin! comes a report
the Lord" (Messiah), Handel. that a married woman, Sze To9-Lullay my Liking, Gustav Holst, hing, was taken to the Govern- 100 Come All Ye Faithful, ment Civil Hospital by her hus band after having taken an over- dose of opium. Her condition is
serious: regarded as
A
Director of Public Works-In this particular case we hoped to surface the road this year and we are going on with the other section of the road connecting Conduit not Road. That has not been approved: An inmate of 137, Temple Street and therefore it is necessary to get was removed to the Kwong Wah result of opium this piece tarmacadamned and so Hospital as ktep it in fair wear and tear during poisoning stated to have been self- the wet season, otherwise surfacing administered. She is not in a will have to be done next year as serious condition. the extensions are
are carried out. The Chairman:Is it not pos sible, in giving an estimato for a rond,
to give us the entire estimate, including tarmacadam?
Director of Public Works:-This work was done by another depart- mont.
(Hymns A. & M. No. 59). During the servico, a collection is to be taken for the Organ Fund.
SUGAR MARKETS.
THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
The following cabled quotations at the close of the sugar markets Hon. Mr. Paterson-How does on Saturday have been received by as lighting compare with electric-Mesara, Pentreath and Co. ity?
Director of Public Works:--It is slightly cheaper.
Hon. Mr. Paterson:-1 should, Hon. Mr. Paterson: realisoion because I am Interested, but I porhaps, not have asked, that ques- that, and I have views on it, but did not think of it before I asked they cannot be properly expressed It's
here.
The Chairman:-Tho Director
Director of Public Works:-The
of Public Works will keep the point question of cost was taken into very
in view.
Gas, v. Electricity.
careful
consideration and these rates were agreed on as giving the advantage in this case to gas light- ing. We have now a satisfactory Item 181. Public Works Recur-sliding scale with the Gas Company, ront, Gas Lighting, $10,000.
The vote was approved.
London Terminals.
fur-
Market stagnant, awaiting of
thor nowa regarding International co-operation.
"New York Terminals. March 1981 1.25 down 3 pts. May 1981 1.32 down 4 pts. July 1931 1.40 down 8 pts. September 1931 1.48 down December 1930.1.12 down 2 pts, Samarang 20/12/30-Trust sold further 80,000 tons Whites at 18.00. Bids must be submitted daily for the present.
3
pts.
Hongkong 20412/80.-Tendency easier, buyers having withdrawn.
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