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S.W. CHINA REGIME.
HUMAN AND FUKIEN'S
HELP SOUGHT,
JAPAN'S POLICY.
THE
HONGKONG
GEMS OF PERIL.
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TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1932.
It was too inte. Have you seen the Papers?"
"Whleh papers?" Dreadful suspi clon assailed her.
"All of them. They have copies of Mrs Jupiter's will. It was file for probate yesterday......”
"What about Mrs. Jupiter's will?" "Well, don't you know?"
MR. SHIGEMITSU GOING TO TOKYO.
Canton, Jan. G,
Tokyo, Jan. 6. Attention has bean attracted by It is learned that Mr. Shige: the military commanders' recom- milan, at his two request, in re- mendation for the formation of the turning to Japan shortly for the South-western Chinn Political purpose of Consulting his Govern- Council, and in this connexion pigment on its general policy to minent Canton lenders, including wards China. Generala
Chan Chai-tong. Pel Pelor to leaving, Mr. Shigemitsu Chung-hal, Ld Yung-ching. Heung will visit Mr. Eugene Chen, but it Han-ping,
Mino Pei-nam
"No. and is authoritatively denied that the Menara, Lin Yi-chung, Teng Tee-ju, visit purposes to pave the way for and Shino Fu-cheung, met on Mon- day evening at the Milltary Heading direct negotiations, as Japan remains ndamunt that After
a long delibera Ching must first recognise the dion they resolved that it would be Tupunere five filamentni prias advisable to invite the Hunnn, and ciples. Pukien Provincial heads to join in this
s administration in addition to Szechuan, now and
Manchurian Autonomy.
no-no one's told me-i never thought to ask-"
"Say, you're the coolest proposi lion I ever saw. Don't money maxe any difference to you at all? Why she lets you Brat chaice of he jewels-the rest are to go to me. son's wife if he marries, and to you. if he doesn't. That makes you halı The autonomy of Manchura is a million ahead-or, thereaDOUJA,' one of the three most important! Mary wald "Wait. Let me think." remoteness principles which ought to emerge! She learned her forehead agains and the fact that it is governed by from the present, situation, said the roof metal of the telephone. more than one military faction General Minami in a statement to, mouthpiers Presently, when is doubtful if Szechuan will be pro-the press on his arrival at Moji, could trust herachi to speak, perly represented in this Council.
un returning from Marcharia, said:
Kwetatives from
Yuanau
its
On account of
New Finance Commissioner,
is,
The other two are the open doar "That's wonderful. But how d jand equal opportunity for all. you make it half a million-ever Political gossip states that Mr. Gen. Minami is reported as sayir the money value were to be con Feng Chis-wan, 12 Provincial in that Japan bred not worry nidered?" Finance Commissioner, who what sort of government is estab- | visiting Nanking, has been recom-lished in Manchuria, but either mended by Mr. San Fo as Assin Japan nor the Chinese Govery tant Finance Minister in Nanking Iment, nor any third party, our
in Canton to be allowed to interfere with thei may be assigned to Mr. Hu Han now povernment's admin mia's asemeiate muf chied secret policies.”
Reuter ary. Mr. Li Sien-kan.
Conscently his post.
:
Power May Ael.
New York, J. G
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ace! Don't tell me you'd pass 81 "The nerklače, kid, the neck
gold mine like that it its' offer:d
do you "
There was an edge to her vole when she answered: "on". know anything about this, but i A Signücant Repori.
it's true I can tell you this- choose anything else but the neck Nanking, Jau, G.
Commenting on yesterday's Amace! You ean tell your papo Mach significance is attached to assadors tale, the New York that!" a report received from Hongkong Times Washington correspondent
All right. Hai dew' get sur that Yo Han-, 4 subordinate of predicts further joint diplomatie at me. Chan Chai-tong, is planning an ex-
i tell you I've nolung 1 pedition to Fukien for the suppres. Presentations, and possibly thede with it." sion of "bandits,"
Invocation the Nine
Power "Do the papers say 1 ebar th The report declares that a con-Treaty of 1922, to protect their necklace ference of Canton military offteinis terestr and prevent war
"No, they just say well, get end read 'em yourself. They
the 3rd inat. discussed Chinn measures for this expedition, and¦ ̧
granted."
The Herald Tribune also for don't say anything but what an also steps to effect an alliance befollowing a day of significane»
concerted development, rewonable man would take fis tween Ewingtung. Kwangsi. Yunnan, Szechuan and Kwelchow, Cand new moves in the Manchuriau It is further reported that the situtation" Renter's Ameries Ser. Kwangtung and Kwangst authori- Vine
ties have decided to cease remitting Customs revenues to Nanking as the funda are needed for rehabilita tion purposes.-- Reuter.
REPARATIONS
CONFERENCE.
British Interest,
London, Jan, 6.
Su John Simon, in an address al a linnchen to foreign journalists, Į said that most difficult and anxious questions affeting Asia and Europe may arise at the next Council of the League.
As regards Manchuria, he ex pressed a heartfelt hope that brond SIR JOHN SIMON'S VIEW. well as at home, a warm welcome
Lundan, fan. 6.
would be given to Lord Lyftum, and Speaking at a larcheon to foreign the other British representatives to Journalists, Sir John Simon refer the comuniesina of enquiry. Bei ked to the forthcoming Disarma-tain has secured the services of ment Conference, at which sixty States may be represented, and the Reparationa Conference.
Breed
must distinguished man, who knew's: at Brat hand a good deal of the problems of that part of the world.
Renter.
London, Jan, 6,
The British Government wenkd! be very greatly relieved if the re parations meeting were
It is announced officially that earlier rather than later, in view Lord Lytton has accepted nomina- of the Parliamentary Bession, in as British representative on which would prevent the attendance the League's Manchurian Commis.
Ministers affected. Cersion,--Reuter,
of the tainly if the Premier were attend ing, the conferencs mus! begin about January 18.
mm.
the very stringent action taken by the Government to maintain
|
"Oh, how dare they? Oh, I wil I was sure you had nothing to de with it! Dirk told
moh... She was crying now with helples portification. For A minute o more the sound of her dry sob rehnet in the telephone,
A NEW ARRIVAL.
THE ST. QUENTIN CALLS AT HONGKONG.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGRIES MARITIMES.
"CHENONCEAUX“
A new arrival in port on Tuesday! The Surmahi», was the St. Quentia from Calcutta under the command of Captain J. D. j | Jones, who is also her owner. The crew consists of 10 British, one Dutchman and ten Asiatica.
Arrived Hongkong on Wednesday. the 6th January, 1932.
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the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd, Kowloon, whence delivery can he obtained as the goods are landed,
From MARSEILLES &c. The St. Quentin brought a cargo of
Consignees of Cargo by the above ant for Hongkong, which she dis-med trainer are hereby informed harged here, and will proceed to that their goods with the exception of Whompen to discharge more coal.
Opfum, Treasure and Valunben The St. Quentin is a steel screw being Innded and pinced at their risk vrsnel with a nominal horse power of 127, and was built in 2015 by The ampbeltown S. B. Company for the St. Quentin Shipping Company, Ltd. Her first name was Bainsizza her second Penrhyn, and her third Lady
Goods not cleared within 7 days youth. Her gross tonnage is 1,52-ncluding date of arrival, will be 'one and her net tonange 2210, tons subject to rent.
Ir part of registry in Newport, She All claims must be sent to the as a length of 349 feet: a breadth of undersigned before the Friday the 99 feet and a depth of 21.6 feet. 15th January, 1932, or they will not She is equipped with wireless,
be recognized.-
Her Hongkong ngents are Wallem 7 Company, Ltıl.
On her way from Calcutta che en countered rough seas and boisterous weather. ut otherwise the voyage vas uneventful,
han anything else. She Wa hagrined, too, but loyalty made ter Bare:
"Don't talk that way about the
I'm going to marry!"
It was a feeble attempt at di vay, but it hit Bowen in the most tal et spots his jealously o' Pirk.
He took n deep breath and L'inwiedz "Go ahend and murry im, Then, if you like 'ezz thick- Sended!" and slammed up the re
eiver viciously,
When Mary recovered sufrient ' to make n retort she found the Connexion wage broken.
Uncertain whefer to laugh or be furlous, Mary {{ra{ for a ninule, then long away from the Teleptune.
"Pellu, Della!" she railed to what pauid are of that lady's verkon protruding from an over- rowded einset. Toss me out a Iress -nny dress. I've got to get font of here und walk off some feel-
bra. Of all the stupid things, men are the stuphiest--all men- -kia man, and that man, and Lind
Daringed Packages must be loft in the Godowns for examination by the onsigneca, and the Comany's Sue- zeyor Messrs-Goddard and Dougian
10.00 am. on Tuesday, the 12th Inntiary. 1932. Consignevn must save a Revenue Omeer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods are xamined by the Company's Sur veyors.
No claims will be admitted after he goods have left the Godowns,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
R. ONL
Bongkong, 4th January, 1932.
Agent.
THE HEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS and MANILA.
The Stenship.
"BENARTYTM
Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being hazardou Landed At
their risk into the hazordous and/or extru Godowns of The Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf und Godown Co., Ltd. whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, ami Goods remaining undelivered
after the 13th January, 1932, will be
"Tan sorry. I'd have stopped i if I could. But after all, peopl are bound to speculate about you brigh, and all the rest of them subject to rent.
you're in the public eye--you'r young --you're beautiful-you've got the kind of luck that ever, shopgirt wishes she had."
"Ob, don't say any more!"
"Inte you're right,” Della
All claims against the stearner must be presented to the Undersign agreed with warmth. "Here 'you | ed on or before the 27th January, 1932, are. And that reminds me, You've or they will not be recognized.
by call from Mr. Ruyther. Early All broken, chafed, and damaged his morning it cami, but you were: Goods are to be left in the Godowns, arleep."
where they will be examined on the 12th January, 1932, at 10 a... by Messes, Goddard and Douglas..
To comply with the General Bond-
Mary went white. "But Della. why, didn't you tell me She was already reaching for the teled Warehouse Regulations consignees
There was a pause. "All right, Miss Harkness." Bu "Serry 1 both Wen saut fifty. cred you. Balt
at eat, don'tPhone. blame me for the Fly skippi
"Well, it's not my business, and town-blame that on your high that new maid's slower than mo- minded boy friend."
Inuses."
Mary was clicking the book in- patiently, speaking Dirk's oiler sumber, trying to still the happy
tremer in her voice.
"Mr. Ruyther, please, Miss Hark- news. Dirk ?"
"Dirk? Why, what---" "He must have gone around to Shay's with a warrant last night after we left. The Fly and ki pals--by the way, that mug with im in his chauffeur. the one that did the driving for him every time. The pleasant, drawling voice of i its-anyway, they got out the side-Stephen Ruyther was speaking: [currency and correct the balance of door and beat it. Now Jack's sure) "Patog little news for you, Mary. He emphasised
of trade was
action, at me--thinks I stooled on him. I'll Tried to get you yesterday, but you Britain to contribute to the utmost | He "drclured that Britain's per- | be lucky if he doesn't throw Mike were out. Jupiter tell you his towards a solution of world pro-manent fiscal policy was a matter out, too, and I'll have to lay my wife laft a will? Better come in blems, and finally emptinsised that for future considération.- -Router, † pipelines all over again, I be and see me when you can. Little
bequest for you in it."
Oh, I know all about that. Mr.
Britain's Fisen] Policy.
the desire
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Dirk there? Can I talk to him?"
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ANOTHER DELAY.
KINGSFORD SMITH AGAIN HELD UP.
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years before Jack will trust me with a birth announcement, much leas a piece of real news. Well Rayther. I thought you were Diri, morning, and caused a postpone- that's the breaks-but I could poke that lover of yours, Keep him away from me, if you want rassed. him to stay-pretty."
ment of the departure of Air "Why" he hesitated. embar-Commodore Kingsford Smith, who "Dirk went away on a in the Southern Star with the air title business trip. Didn't he tell mail intended to leave for Aus- trulis at midday.--British Wire- Ваня,
Mary came to Dirk's defence you? more from a sense of propriety
(To Be Continued)
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