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HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1932.
COOLIE RESCUED.
FOREIGN VIEWS ON CRISIS.
BRITAIN MUST NOT BE ENTANGLED.
In
COMPANY REPORT.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
· HOTELS, LTD.
The following report is to be made by the Board of Directors of the Hongkong and Shangha! Hoteln, Ltd, to the shareholdern at the an nual meeting on March 18:
The Prolit on Working Account amounted to for the year 1931 $1,760,383.45.
HUMANE SOCIETY AWARH FOR LOCAL SOLDIER. Awarded for an act of gallantry performed seven months ago, news has just reached Hongkong that
London, Feb. 21. the parchment of the Royal Hu-
"At all costs, the British people mané Soclety has been awarded to
deelures Bandsman James Young of the munt and will keep out or war." the editorial an 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Suthor-
The Balance at credit of Profit land Highianders, now stationed Observer.
"Direct Chinese Japanese and Less Account (including the sun
mnin in Shanghai.
of $114,838.57 brought forward from charging The Argylls, who were rushed negotiation must be the
and the previous year) after to Shanghai from Hongkong in means of a settlement,
of the present disturbedught to be ancouraged and not Intereat, Insurance, Maintenance and etc., providing for Do view situation, have been stationed in hindered. It would be the best Repairs,
and quickest means of effecting preciation and Bad and Doubtful Debts, amounted to 5821,794,84, the Colony for some time. prior
which your Directora recommend ap- tn which they were stationed in an Armistice.
portioning us follows: Tientain, Bandaman Young's action which gained for him the Royal
To Pay a Dividend of 00 Humane Society award took place in Hongkong.
On July 8 n party of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was returning to its camp at Samshul- po, after a bathing party, on board the army launch Omphale, As the launch approached the Samshulpo pler a Chinese was seen in the water, on the point of drowning. some 20 yards from the shore.
at-
"Amerien and members of the League of Nations would reserve лву full right to secure that Chinese-Japanese agreement shall respect their own real concerna and provide a better foundation future in the Far East for the intereats of liternational peace." by editorial concluder warning Japan of the certainty future, of her downfall in the were other Powers compelled to promote an organisation. China' would be slow, steady but finally irresistible. Reuter,
The
folly
The attention of everybody on the launch was immediately tracted to the Chinese. Without
Another Analysis. Young second's hesitation.
into the water,
London, Feb. 21. jumped straight fully dressed, swem towards the
the "Scrutator" in
Sunday Chinese and seized him, and then Times, analyses the British policy and lowed him to shore, unconscious.
on the China-Japan crisis. First aid was rendered to the concluites that in view of British to coulle mud it was not long before he interests, it would be revived and some little time after take isolated nution. though It was able to proceed to his home.
might conevisably be a good long A few weeks later the action of term investment for British trute Boy Young, as he then was, was re-
les declare Ioldly for Chiens. royale In Command
"Neutrality. mediation issued by Brigadler
will Inst Sugent, then commanding the military watchfulness Eritish Troops in China. Shortly serve our interest." he says, “and to strain for this policy, wise but afterwards information regarding this act of gallantry was sent to unheroic, will test the best quali!
the the Royal Humane Society, with ties in our troops and
Orders Burnell-
***
the result that the society's parch.thorities in charge of the Settle ment has now been awarded to ment."-Kruter. Young.
MOTOR ACCIDENT.
CHINESE LAD DIES OF INJURIES.
A fatal motor mishap occurred in Queen's Road East shortly after I pm. on Saturday, when Ng Cheuk, aged 14, was struck by
received # hire ear and injuries which resulted in his death in hospital.
of the
The car, No. 2660, was going towards the city at the time, and ns it approached the Grand was passed by a Theatre, it Hongkong Hotel No. 5 Roate bus proceeding in the other direction. Just then, #amall boy, who apparently had not seen the car, forsook the safety verandah and crossed the road, appearing so suddenly, it is said. from behind the bus that the driver of the car had not sufficient time to apply his brake and pull that the up. The result radiator struck the boy on the side and knocked him over. injuries infleted to the bead and body, were of a fatal character. and the victim died the
same evening after mission to the Government Civil Hospital.
The driver of the hire car has made a statement to the Traffic Ofee in which he has set out the fuels of the accident.
WILH
Varled Commentary,
London, Feb. 21.
tu Sensiblity
the Chinese solidarity and sturdiness in the face of the Japanese onslaught in dis cernible in London comment on the Far Eastern news,
One quate* Apprehend that some cruciat issue will involve British initiative, while another cala for Immediate action by the i were in ec-operation with America to restrain Japan. The Intest commaniques are anxiously scanned by ofBeint and private circles.
is
at
The Prime Minister Chequers, but Mr. Baldwin holds the fort at Downing Street, while the Foreign Offer, Admiralty and War Office staffs remain on duty from early hours.
Small groups of people, Includ- ing relatives and friends of busi- ness people and military men at Shanghai, are nasembled at White- hall in order to glean any news of danger to their friends.
cents per share on 800,000 "Old" Shares $480,000,00 To Pay a Dividend of 30
cents per share 200,000 "New" Shares
on
10,000.00
649,000.00
To Transfer to Repairs and Renewais Account To Curry Forward to
New Account
48,797.23
232,907.11
$821,794.34
The above proposed allocation for the year under review has been in- corporated in the Accounts,
Directors: Mr. W. H. Bell was
vacancy invited to All a
on the Board and his appointment requires confirmation.
Mr. J. Bent Harston retires
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let CLASS From G$630
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Also SUMMER EXCURSIONS RETURN LIMIT 11 DEC
Ist CLASS From Q$540
TOURIST CABIN G$300
Hong Kong Shanghat Nagawki Kabe Tokohama opolulu Farsour
Leave
Empt. of Russia Mar. 4 Bint. 7 Empr. of Japan Empr. of Asin Empr. of Canada Empr. of Rouis Empr. of Japau
Denta Mar. 8 Mar. 18 Mar, 18 Mar. 25 Mar. 20 Mar. 29 Mar. 31 Apr. 8 Apr. 1 Apr. 11
LOSTE
Leve Letra Mar. 10 Mar. 12
Arriva
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Mar. 20 Mar. 22 Mar. 28
Apr. 3
Apr. 11
Apr. 23 Apr, 26 Apr. 26.
Apr. 13 Apr. 16 Apr. 31 Apr. 20 Apr. 30
Apr. 26
May
May May 9
May 11 May 13 May 19
May 24
by offers
Asia
rotation, but being eligible. himself for re-election."
for the Auditors; The Accounts year under review have been audited And by Messes, Percy Smith, Seth Fleming, who are eligible and offer themselves for Fe-election,
HONGKONG TRADE.
EFFECTS OF THE SHANGHAI TROUBLE.
im- by The following reports porters have been supplied to the of General Chamber 31ongkong Commerce:
Catton
fancy quanti-
And piecegoods culton gonds. Considerable ties of the new season's goods are in the market but deliveries are not up to standard. This is mainly due to the uncertain conditions exist- ing in the Coast ports as a résult of the Shanghai disturbances. There is no new business to report fancies.
in
Another report states: Business is reported in Gruy and White Shirtings on a fairly impor- more tant seale, There has been
and cargo, enquiry for "Spot" clearances since Chinese New Year Clearance have shown improvement. of the new Spring cargo has com- menced and local prices for mont ines
Manchester are satisfactory. prievs are alightly firmer and manu- faclarers are reported to be harder to deal with as a result of the ad- vance in raw material.
to hand
The Intest Cutton pricen are those of February 18: Mid. American "Spot"
.... 5.87. 7.904. F. G. F. Egyptian Sakel Woollens-As deliveries have prac tically ceased and replacements are not expected for at least a month, there is nothing of interst to report.
Another report staten:
Locat prices ter most classes The
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
SIR WILLIAM PEEL PRESENT ON SATURDAY.
circus,
Harmston's well-known after a very successful season in Kowloon, is now winning fresh laurels at Wanchai, There were big crowds at the four shown dur-
ing
Empress of
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Supply of Munitions. Unsubstantinterl rumours fre current regarding the supply of
WarHens are unsatisfactory Far East. tu the munitions
leader clearances are limited. A fair carry. Reynolds Newspaper in a
is receiving over to next season seems likely and avows that France
there are not signs at present that from orders armament large
denters are contemplating fresh pur- while another quarter choses for July August shipments.
Metals Market dull. a suggestion that British firms are supplying the Chinese Flour.-Market firm. and Japanese with vast quantities of munitions, in view of the fact that trade returna of the British world-wide export of munitions in January show a 60 per cent, de- crease compared with January last year-Reuter.
now
US. Considering China's Appeal.
Washington, Feb. 21. It is understood that no notes to Japan are at present
the being considered by Department.
VEHICULAR FERRY.
H.K. & YAUMATI CO.'S TENDER ACCEPTED.
The Government has accepted the wender of the Hongkong and Faumati Ferry Co., Ltd., for the vehicular fer. ry service between the island and State Kowloon
When completed. the fer- rles will run between Jubilee Street
The Chinese appeal to the Do Pier and Jordan Pier, Jubilee Street attempt Pier and Mongkoltsul Pler; and Jubi the week-end, and on Saturday.partment yesterday, to night His Excellency the Governor again to persuade Japan to dialer Street Pier and Shamshuipo Pier. Sir William Peel attended the 9.30 continun her aggression, is being
show.
Performances were marked by Home brilliant acrobatics, horne riding and wire juggling.
Mos
considered.-Reuter.
Feelers Put Out.
debate
on
operations on Jazunry 1, 1933. if possible, the service will commence The vessels for the service, other than special type vessels, must be steam or motor, of a service speed of not less than 10 knots. The special London, Feb, 21. The best item was undoubtedly Feelers appear to be cautiously type vessels must be fitted with Dienel engines. The ordinary vessels must posi- during the first year be sufficient in attempting to discover the provided by Dare-Devil
ten-minutes' tion of the United States as renumber to maintain a cowitche on his "Leap for Life" on a high-powered motor cycle. With gards the special League Assem-Service and have accommodation for Chinese- not less than 250 pamengers. During the
years in a short distance he sped up an bly inclined ramp and hurtled thirty Japanese crisis. Cryptic message the second and subsequent
hus announced must be sufficient to cope with all from Washington feet through the air.
The Palamor farally, a clever that Mr. Stimson has declined to traffic requirements.
The proposed passenger farea aro quartette of acrobata, pleased with comment on the "League's invita-10 cents, Brat clans; 4 cents, second
States to
vehicle some lightning exhibitions of skill tlon" to the United
each commercial driver to "turn" and strength. Another
participate in the Assembly, but ; and 2 cents, third class. One introduced a few "pota" from the enquiries at Genova reveal that will be allowed to travel free; chau- jungle. The funny part of the the question of inviting the Unitedffeura of private cars will be charged
in
of show
the hands
States has not even been discussed five cents per head,
Amongst the other charges aro
motor-cyclo 20 cents: "Chocolate" the leading clown and
motor-cycle, and sido car, 60 conte; motor-car not his nustatants who kept the crowd by the League Secretariat or the
Council. in a simmer of good humour.
exceeding one ten, $1; motor-car not exceeding 30 cwL, 81.50; motor car oxceeding 30 cwt, $2; lorry not ex- ceeding one ton. $1; lorry exceeding dre ton, $1 for firat ton and 60 cents for each additional ton
COALITION CABINET.
M. TARDIEU TO LEAD FRENCH MINISTRY.
It is also rumoured at Geneva that Russia might be invited to participate-Reuter.
Mediation Advised.
Washington, Feb. 21.
to the Ronewed opposition
economle blockade of Japan, for
which a petition was presentod ke concluded.--Reuter. to President Hoover, has been ex- pressed by Senator Borah.
he declared,
"Such netion,"
Dutch Safety. Paris, Feb. 20.
The Hague, Fab. 21. The Government has decided The now coalition cabinet has
torpedo boon formed with M. Tardicu as Premier and Minister for Foreign "might easily lead to r. position in te send immediately
Indies, particularly to protect Affairs, and M. Laval as Ministor which the United States would bo boat to Shanghal from the East for Labour. None of the other forced to declare war. Ministers are internationally well-
"We should continue our afforts the interests of Dutch subjects.——
Reuter. known-Router.
effect friendly mediation,"
to
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