·
HONGKONG WOMEN.
FURTHER VIEWS ON THE SUBJECT.
Sir,-Commenting on "Homo's"?) Interesting and amusing tirado against Hongkong European, wo- men, it is an old story, and but true. Practically all the men I ever mot out here agree that they are im- possible, and that the only cure is a boycott.
THE HONGKONG
CONTRACT WELL PLEASED, BUT
BRIDGEE
By W. E. McKenney:
Secretary. American Bridge
.League.
contract bridge bidding An systems require some
ronselen
NO DECISIONS.
(Continued from Page 1).
TELEGRAPII. TUESDAY, APRIL -5, 1932.
communique anys no much, that no
PEACE PARLEY DIFFICULTY.
JAPAN MAKES FRESH. DEMAND.
Shanghai, Apr. 4.
RADIO
BROADCAST
-TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF
RECORDED MUSIC.
By Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 956 metres. (846 K.C.').
0.00-8.00p.m. European Pro- It is learned that Mr. Quo Tai-gramme of Victor and H. M. V. Re-
cords.
decisions were renched at the con- ference to-day and that the British and French Governments are pur- fectly free to revise their views. MR. QUO ANNOYED.
The discussion 01 Danubian it is co-operation, economic understoort, showed no desire to exclude any State for political reasona and emphasised that the chi, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Four-Power Conference should Affairs and chief Chinese delegate to the Sino-Japanese Conference, come to an agreement as soon as
kas resigned. This is allegedly
the
armistice parlays and the. of one or another of the Danubian, due to difficulties connected with strong criticism of the Chinese countries collapsing.--Heater.
Delegation by certain publle badies.
A WIDE FIELD.
Paris, Apr. 4.
6.08-6.50 p.m. A Concert. Orchestral-Nola (Arndt). Orchestral-The Glow-Worm-Idyl
(Lincko),
Victor Salon Orchestra. 19758. Song-The Wren (Benedict), Song-Orpheus with His Lute
(Sullivan).
tious study before they can be fully mastered and properly used in actual play. There are count What makes matters
worse is less players, however, who desire the presence of so many beautiful to play contract, but do not wish and accomplished Chinese Indies, to burden themselves with any possible owing to the grave risk from whom we are practically cut complicated system. Working on of. 1 understand things are dif- this theory, Mr. Sidney S. Lenz ferent in Shanghal, where one sees recently compiled a system which many European men in the can he calls his One-Two-Three, and it pany of Chinese Indy friends, Is certainly simple and compact.
The scope of the Anglo-Frenchi Before returning to Nanking by An original one bid requires two conversations in London, accord-air at noon, Mr. Wang Ching-wel and one-half quick tricks when ing to Le Temps, were very wide, called on Mr. Quo Tal-chl and vulnerable. If your site is not including besides the Danubian urged him to remain in office-a vulnerable. Arst
or second hand and reparations questions, the Render. may open the bidding when hold-subject of naval disarmament, in ing two quick tricks. A bid of one which matter an attempt is to be simply showa partner
you made to devise a Franco-Italian have a fair hand.
agreement.
I do not for one minute nasume that all Hongkong Chinese ladies would join in our social life; I wish they would. Some might. Any how, there is nothing like trying, and I intend to learn Cantonese na a start. Yours, etc.,
BACHELOR.
The Unknown Quantity.
"A rose by any other name Would smell as sweet," "White grapes, however aweet
When out of reach-are sour."
CHERCHEZ LA FEMME.
Sir. Rebeccn!!! Yours,
IKEY.
COMING EMPIRE CONFERENCE.
INDIA SENDING A DELEGATION.
that
A two of a suit bid shows from; three to five quick tricks and is not a demand bid-In other words
As regards tariffs, France pro- posed opening negotiations prior 10 the Ottawa Conference,
| Reuter.
by
RAPID PROGRESS.
Londen, Later.
remained
Mavis Bennett (Soprano), B2702.
Plano
olo-Impromptu in A Flat
Song-Seronade ).
Plano Solos-(a) Flirtations in
Chinese Garden (b) Ilush Hour in Hongkong (Chasing).
Benno Melselviteh. D1217. New Complication.
Song-Mattinata
Tide) (Tosti). Shanghai, Apr., 4.
B2357. The Sino-Japanese conference Organ Solo-At Dawning (Cadman). lasted for more than three hours Organ Solo-Roses of Picardy this afternoon, but no practical (Weatherly-Haydn Wood). progress was made, and it was
Jesso Crawford. 20110. adjourned until Thursday morn-Song-I Love the Moon (Rubens).
Song-Jeuncase (Barry). ing.
Walter Glynne (Tenor). B2701. Plano Soto-Fantalalo Impromptu
(Chopin).
"as soon as
re-
Ireno Scharror. D1087.
Hawaiian Music.
6.60-7,00 p.m. Pearl of Hawnil. Love Dream of Lula Lu.
Frank Ferera and John Paaluhl (Guiltar Duet). B2a15. Kliima Waltz." Hawaiian Waltz Medley,
Frank Ferern and John Paaluhi (Guitar Duet). 20131. 7.00 p.m. Stock Quotations, Maji Notice, ote. 7.05-7.45 p.m1.
"
Rustic Wedding Symphony (Cart
Goldmark, Op. 20).
* Partner should not support your one of a suit hid unless he has at least two quick tricks and normal trump sapport. Remember, there is no need to keep one bids open unless you have some real trick
According to Chinese reports, strength. One bids are simply made to show minimum holding.. The French Premier, at the cou- the discussions have been com are helpful towards partial scores,elusion of the formal converan-plicated by a new Japanese de and will guide partner in his bid- tions,
at Downing man that no Chineno troops be ding and doubles
Street to have a personal talk stationed at Pootung or south of with Mr. MacDonald of an ex-Soochow Crack, which demand is tremely friendly nature, He strongly resisted by the Chinese. later paid a visit to Lord Reading, Regarding the question of a Before leaving for France time limit for the withdrawal of The night-boat, M. Tardieu, Japanese troops, it is stated that does not require partner to together with M. Flandiny and the Japanese Government has keep the bidding open. A minimum several British Ministers, whs the promised to give an assurance that two bid under this system is a six-post at dianer of Lord and Lady Japan has nr intention
uf per eard suit headed by nee king, and Londonderry.
manently stationing troops in the a side quick trick.
It is understood that outside areas adjacent to the Settlement, Your two bid advises
partner the formal conversations, which and would withdraw that you have a very good hand-were almost entirely confined to possible". although not hand strong enough the aspects of the Danubian issue, The Chinese delegates are to force and you want him to practically every political, ques-ported to have accepted this pro-
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra con- support your two bid if he holds -tion of mutual interest was at one posal, but insisted on the necessity ducted by Robert Heger. 9927-9931, one quirk Tricks and normal fromp time or other discussed during the for a definite time table, as the
7.45-8.00 p.m. Variety. support.
visit. The rapid and satisfactory | declaration "as soon as possible" progress made in the examination is too vague.-- Benter Specist, Humorous Song-Oh, You Have belof the Danubian question is
No Idoa. Battle Reported. mainly attributable to the
Graclo Fields, B2705. full realisation that the situation is
Shanghai, Apr. 4. Hamorous Duologue-Auto-Suggestion. Alexander and Mose, B3025, According on the
Chinese state-Vocal Duct-Mausic. to such that an agreement measures to be adopted simply monts, a large Japanese scouting Oscar Dones and Lizzi Waldmuller.
reached must be
reached party penetrated a considerable
B8940, speedily.
distance to the east of Taichang | Humorous Song-Is it British?
Norman Long. B2580, Saturday morning, coming into collision with a battalion of
8.00 p.m. Local Time and Wen- the Ninoteenth Route Army.
ther Report. Desperate fighting occurred, the Japanese finally retiring in disor der, though they destroyed three their wooden bridges during retreat to halt the Chinese pursuli.
Our Own Correspondent,
Japan's Policy.
Tokyo, Apr. 4. Unless the Chinese make an ut- tack there is no fear of hostilities being resumed in Shanghai, de- clared a Foreign Offico spokesman, commenting on reports foreshadow ing a fresh outbreak.
same suit
Ace, king, queen of Ace, king of same
Suit
London, Apr. 4. The Government of India has accepted the invitation to send a delegation to the Ottawa im- Under this system the following perial Economic Conference intable of quick tricks should July next. It has been informed used-- that the Conference will discuss the polley of trade agreements be- tween the different countries of the Empire, and has been invited, in particular, to consider whether, having regard to the new British tarif policy, Great Britain and Indin should enter a tarii agree- ment embodying a reciprocal pre-King, queen, Jack of ferential regime designed to bene- fit the trade of both.
Sir A. Chatterjee, former High Commissioner for India; will lead the Indian delegation, and other members will be Mr. Shamu Khun
Ace, queen jack of
sanie kult
SILI
Ace, queen, X of
shme ruit
same suit Ace of same guit
King, queen of same
suit
King, x of same suit
2'
quick tricks
2
2
1
quick tricks
quick tricks
quick trieks
1
and
DANUBIAN ISSUE. To-day's experience has con- vinced the Ministers of the nd- of such meetings OR C method of approaching European problems and it seeme probable that similar meetings between |stalesmen-not necessarily only between those of Britain and
quick tricks || vantage quick trick
quick trick quick trick Normal support under this syn-
tem means at least four small of partner's suit, or ace or king and one small.
France-will be arranged means of clearing away
the entanglements which Europe.
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Home of beset
Was
an
Chetty, Deputy President of the Legislative Assembly; Sir Padami Ginwala, President of the Indian
Original bids of two ne trump Tadi Board; Mr. H. A. Harroon, are not forcing bids and show
The Danubian situation prominent Karachi merchant;
objectively 145 Abdul Samad Khan, about the same strength as an ori- discussed Sabibzada
economic problem and in con- Chief Minister of Rampur State xinal two of a suit bid. and Sir George Rainy, retiring this system, are demand bids and
Original bids of three, undersidering a possible grouping with
Member for
a view to an exchange of products, Commerce In Inform partner that your hand is
at no time was it suggested that Viceroy's Council-British
so powerful that you desire him to
any State should be excluded for until a keep the bidding
Open game declaration has been arrived political reasons only. The four
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great Powers obviously cannot settle the Danubian problem but This is the first of a series of it is hoped that as they are 30 much involved in achieving articles on Contract Bridge by economie concord, the Danubian recognised expert. Further ticles will appear daily on Page States, with the views of the four SPLENDID RECORD OF Two of each issue, The three- Powers before them, will meet at demand bid under the Lenz Sysan carly date and reach an effec tive arrangement.-British Wire- tem, adopted as the Ofeinl Sys- |
icas. tem in America, will be fully de scribed to-morrow.
WORK.
Macao, Apr. 3. By the departure of Mr. Lino Moreira Pinto to-day, Macno has lost one of its most enthusiastic workers. Mr. Moreiro Pinto has been promoted to the position of
Services Director of Postal Loanda, in Angola, after several yenra uf excellent service Macao.
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11.30 p.m. Close Down,
All records in the above European programmes are kindly supplied by Blessrs. S. Moutrio and Co.
Lak Yau-choung, a student, was
travelling in public motor car. No. 125 yesterday afternoon and, on pass- At the same time it is stated that ing the gaol quarters at Lafchikek both the Foreign Office and the War the car and a motor lorry collided, the public vehicle being overturned. number of Office are receiving a
The student received a severe shaking letters from all parts of the country and a fractured shoulder as well as demanding that no further con- other minor injuries. He was Inter cessions be made to China and na- taken to the Kowloon Hospital. serting that Japan has already conceded over much.-Reuter,
A Constant Threat.
It is moreover feared that the presence of the Nanking official will serve to stir up trouble either by malcontents against the Govern ment or others against Mr. Koo Reuter.
London, Apr. 4. Expressing the opinion that the Far Eastern situation holds out a constant threat of a ronewal of hostilities, the Manchester Guard- ian says that as long as Japanese
Serveding Relations. troops continue to occupy Chinese
Tokyo, Apr. 4. territory in Manchuria and Shang- Diplomatic relations between hai there will always be danger of Nanking and Manchuria will be irregular Insurrections and oven formally severed when the Man- (Continued from Page 1)..
of serious Sino-Japanese engage-churian Foreign Minister addressce menta.
his first official communication to indictment of being an accessory
The excuse repeatedly put for- Nanking, in which he will refuse before the fact of murder, which ward by Japan has been that permission to Dr. Wellington Koo The Colony of Macao owes
was a capital offence. Mr. Brut-Japanese nationals and their to enter Manchuria with the great deal to Mr. Pinto, who leaves
London, Apr: 4. after placing the postal service!
ton was not quite correct when he property are endangered as a re-League Commisalonors, according Three Royal Air Force craft of said that bail was not permittedsult of Chinese misgovernment, to despatches from Mukden. and department on a very sound
Bomber Squadron,
The forthcoming communication. footing. An indefatigable work the No. 216
in murder charges, although it but actually the Japanese polley Somaliland cruise,
was extremely rare.
has led to the wholesale destruc- will address China as a foreign er, he demanded the best out of engaged an
renched. Wadihal to-day from
Mr. Brutton replied that histion of life and proporty and the country, using such words as "your every employeo of his department,
Atbarn,
Worship had no power to grant repatriation of thousands of country" and "our country", "and and through his energetic atten-
Three aircraft of the No. 200 ball in murder cases; only a Judge Japanese nationals, the Intensifica- will officially declare the severance tion to the various services trusted to his care, has built up Flying Bont Squadron, on there at the Supreme Court possessed tion of anti-Japanese feeling all of relations both in name and sub-
over China, and to a state of af- stance-Router. A tradition in the postal depart-turn flight to Singapore from Port
that power.
His Worship (referring to the fairs actually and potentially, more mont which will long be associat- Darwin, reached Sourabaya at the
present charge)-It is in ed with the development of Macao. week-end-British Wireless,
my chaotic than hitherto has existed. discretion to grant boil, After taking over control of the bla department, shortly after
Magistrate's Discretion. arrival in Macao some years ago, maintained with Portugal and all Mr. Pinto Introduced
Mr. Brutton:-I think it is in many the Portuguese Colonies.
This work was followed by the your discretion to grant bail. changes in the postal system and reorganleed. the post office savings installation of a complete autama-admit it would have to be a very department. So successful were tic telephone service in Maeno, large amount.
Mr. Lindsell remarked that the his efforts to stimulate thrift and so popular has the servce be
that come that the entire Colony is now charge was not one of conspiracy through the postal savings the total sum deposited runa into linked up by automatic tolephones, to murder. He did not like the probably hundreds of thousands of dollars. Including the Island of Taipa. wording, and would
advan- This has proved to be a This money has been
very amend, the chargo at the next tageously employed in loans, and popular service and the demand caring, but he opposed bail. His Worship rofused ball. many buildings in Macao owe their for telephones has exceeded the
The accused. was romanded existence to money borrowed from supply. the post office savings bank. Mr. Moreiro Pinto leaves Macao formally for one week.
After he had succeeded in place with a aenko of having accomplish- ing the postal services on a very ed something that will loave his firm footing, Mr. Pinto turned his name closely associated with some attention to the matter of com-of the Colony's most important munications, also a charge of the developments of recent yours. It Postmaster General of the Colony. will not be too much to suppose He built up a very efficient wire that he will leave his mark on the a now offico to which he has been lens telegraph service, with school for young mon in the Colony promoted.
HOME FOOTBALL.
MID-WEEK GAME IN
SCOTLAND.
London, Apr. 4. In the Second Division of the
After making such a very good fight against the Japanese, the Chinese are not moved to give way, thus the present deadlock. Reuter.
Objections to Chinese Delegate.
Tokyo, Mar. 4. It is expected that to-morrow the. War Minister will seek the approval of the Cabinet to the des patch of the remainder of the 8th and 10th Divisions to Manchuria, commencing about the middle of April to reliavo the Korean. Division which will return to Korea.—Rou« ter. -
Objections to Dr. Koo.
Tokyo, Apr. 4. According to ‘a Japanção Con- sular report from, Changchun," the Manchurian Government is con templating communicating with Nanking and refusing admission
to acquire a knowledge of wire- The retiring Postmaster General Scottish League to-day, Dur to Mr. Wellington Koo into Man- less telegraphy: The service has will be succeeded by Mr. Luciano formline defeated Dumbartonchuria with the Deague of Nations become one of the most important Botelho da Costa Martina, who by two clear goals. The rosult Commission, owing to Nanking'». of the Colony's departments, and reached the Colony a few days has no-championship importance. Crequent insulting references to the
Our Own Correspondent. direct wireless communication le ago. Our Own Corespondent.
new regime. B
A Substantial Loan.
Tokyo, Apr. 4.
It is understood that the loan af Yen 20,000,000 to the Manchurian Government will bo undertaken by the Mitsu and Mitsubishi without interoat or security. It will bo redeemable in Avo years and is pre- sumed to be the outcome of Mitsui and Mitsubishi representations as to investments in Manchuria.
It is reported that other lending business houses are considering similar financial assistance to the new regime-Reuter.
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