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OF.
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are
has just arrived. Prices moderate, and the range faithfully reveals the trend of modern bath-
room equipment.
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二拜禮 號十月五英港香 TUESDAY.
10, 1932.
日五初月四
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GRIM BATTLE AT SEA NEAR HONGKONG FLIERS
WATER FAMINE SMUGGLING FLEET
DANGER
NEW ORDER FOR
SURPRISED
RESTRICTION BITTER RESISTANCE TO
SEVEN HOURS A
DAY
water
The danger of a famine in the Colony is now engaging the serious atten- tion of the authorities, and further restrictions are to be imposed as from to-morrow. Only seven hours supply will be granted to any area. The Peak hours of supply are from 6 n.m. to 10 nm, and frum b p.m. to 8 p.m. For the rest of the Colony, the hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 n.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
in an offcial statement regard. ing the water shortage, the Hon. Director of Pablle Works points [{:
Owing to the continued drought
CUSTOMS CRUISER
NUMEROUS CASUALTIES
An encounter between a Chinese Maritimes Customs cruiser and a big armed junk fleet of smugglers, à terri- fic fight in which the cruiser opened fire on her defiant adversaries with her whole armament of quickfirers and machine-guns, a desperate attempt by the ganga to es- cape ashore, and, finally, the beaching of what still re- mained of the fleet which at the beginning had entered into the struggle with marked confidence. This in brief,
One of the giant; Imperial Airways liners, of the type which was struck by lightning yesterday.
AIR LINER STRUCK BY
sums up sensationally exciting happenings on the Canton LIGHTNING
Delta, just to the south of Macao yesterday.
the total storage in the reservoirs NUDISTI FIND
is considerable below the average
for this time of the year.
WEEKS' SUPPLY,
The storage in
the Hongkong
SITE FOR
PRACTISING
Reservoirs at the end of April was THE CULT
nearly 9 million gallons a day, at which rate there would be only 11 weeks supply.
In the Kowloon Reservoira at the. same date there was a storage of 220 million gallons and a con- sumption of 5% million gallons a day, at which rate there would be only about 6 weeks supply, allowing for stream supplies be received into the which are dally decreasing.
MR. LANEPART'S
MYSTERY
Early in the day the Chinese Maritime Customs cruiser, Kwan-SAFE RETURN TO
lai, under the command of Mr. Ifallams was hot on the truck of
a large fleet of organized smug-
glers, secking to run the gauntlet of the coastal scouters and to land
CROYDON
“OLD BILL” IN SHANGHAI
BRITISH MONETARY POLICY
AIMING AT RISE IN PRICES
CHEAP MONEY
London, May 9.
The British Government desire to see a rise in whole- sale prices and a smaller rise in retail prices.
This is the British monetary policy in a nutshell, as given by Mr. Noville Chamberlain, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the course of a Commons debate on a Labour motion for the Joction of the Budget.
ro-
HORNE PROPOSAL REJECTED.
Mr. Neville Chamberlain reject- ed Sir Robert Horne's
SORRY TO MISS THE hain take the initiative in
WAR
(Telegraph Special.)
a large and valuable consignment SLIGHT DAMAGE “Old Bill' is in Shanghai,
of dutiable merchandise on one or other of the many island enches with which the coast hereabouts abounds.
Suddenly
sails were observed
and the cruiser came upon the "phantom" fleet unwieldy looking bat cupacious craft-and, having
London May 9. ~The Imperial Airways air- liner "Horatius,!! was to-day struck by lightning when over Tonbridge, tou when “ on her way ið París.
*
Only slight damage was done to
convening an International rency conference.
cur-
He said that there are already quite enough conferences of one kind or anothor to engage the Government's attention, while monetary problems could be sattled, he was convinced, without the nations getting round round tables.
ROMANCE
AMY JOHNSON & MOLLISON
CAPE FLIGHT SEQUEL
London, May 10. Only a few weeks after well- vouched-for reports of his im- pending engagement to Lady Diann Wellesley, the 17-year-old half-sister of the Earl of Cow ley, Mr. J. A. Mollison, the world-famous long distance flier, to-diny announced his engage- ment to Miss Amy Johnson,
Lady Diana Wellesley is a keen flying enthusiast and the published stories of her probable engage- ment were not denied.
It will be recalled that Miss Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly to Australia solo, creating a record for the day, who also flow to the Far
Shanghal, May 9,
Bruce Bairnsfather, the famous war cartoonist, has arrived on his way to Indis und he expects that his travel will provide maturia) for a book to be called: "Bairns-
He pointed as an example to East a few months ago, was among father Through the Orient.”
the tendency of events in tho After visiting India he will re United States to increase turn to America, via Europe.
AMERICAN EXAMPLE.
the
Mollison and Lady Diana Wellaslay.
the first persons to great Mollison Yahuisfather had intended puttolume of currency and to raise at the completion of his record
prices. This movement showed
breaking flight to Capetown at the It is revealed by Mr. H. E. Lanettad former experience of the
ing the Shanghai War on record in that we might be moving along end of March. part, in a letter to the Telegraph fighting propensities of smuggling the machine which returned to the form of "Fragments, from parallel lines to achieve a common Mollison competed his fight" by..." not to-day, that the Honkong Nudist fleets, opened up on it with its Croydon when all thirteen passco- Shanghai," had not the hostilities object.
sensationally crashing on a beach to Society has succeeded in securing whole armament. There was angers, undismayed by the wilventure, censed before he could reach
Several factors, said Mr. Chim in the darkness, and then motoring, reservoirs, site for the practise of the cult. immediate response in kind from resumed the journey in another Shanghai-Reuter.
berlain, affected wholesale prices while still dazed, to the herodrome and that the place has already the junks, which broke up their machine.
in Great Britain, notably tariffs at Maitland, where thousands of been in use.
formation and strategically scatter.
and the exchange value of ster-peeple, having seen him pass over- The locality is, however, noted, and engaged the erniser from
ling.
were wondering what had head, disclosed, although it is indicated several sides.
happened to hima. The that it is situated in a mountainous
Government did not desire to See district, with fresh water river
the exchange frontage, and occupies about "n¦
value of sterling rising higher here and a quarter in extent.
than it was. Mr. Lanepart writes as follows:
NOT IN VAIN.
Sir. Recently
BRISK BATTLE.
The battle was brisk, and while
The summer service of the great International network of European
alrways which is now in operation. The Shanghai
TWO DAYS THE LIMIT.
Sixty nine of them, some as dis-
Outrage
Disclosure By S. M. C.
FORMAL PROTEST
Shanghai, May 10.
He also pointed to the existence of cheap and abundant supplies of money, which was likely to con- tinue for some time with benefi- cial effects.
The debate was adjourned.- Reuter.
The actual rainfall for the year 1932 to date is only 8.43 inches, a against an average of 14.01 inches
is this year so inter-connected ns a result of international conferences | RAINFALL BELOW NORMAL.
that they provide regular daily uír As the average ratufall for May
a number of the seamen o the services from London to one hund- la nearly 12 fiches, it was reason-
cruiser received injuries—one of red and thirty European cities and ably expected that the reservoirs
them being killed by multiple shots towns. would to some extent be replenish-
from the rifles with which the ed early this month. Further re-
sonic remarks pirates-com-smugglers were Arm- strictions of the water supply were were passed in the local Press to edit was noticed that very much) Therefore, delayed. An uppen for the effect that the efforts of heavier casualties were inflicted on lant from Britain, as Spain, Italy the co-operation of the public Nudists seem not to have led them their adversaries.
and Sweden, can be reached in reducing the consumption of water anywhere. It is therefore time to Indeed finding themselves un-less than twelve hours, while there was, however, issued by the Water let those who have had no faith aste to cope with the situation, the are now few districts in the whole Authority on the 3rd May. The in the success of Mixed Nudismsmugglers made hot-foot for shore, of Europe which are more than two result of this appeal was not satisin Gur Colony Jow that our Some of the junks ran into shallow days from London by air. factory, the daily consumption in trials and efforts have not been water, other were benched-the
A somewhat sensational dis- creasing instead of decreasing. in vain, - for l zu!y
It is possible to fly from London was, therefore, found necessary to they strengthened
have battle resulting in the complete disto Baste and back in a day on the closure was made to-day regard- ranks, posal of the Beet of some fifteen ordinary services. turn off the supply throughout the but today the Hongkong Nudist sail which some hours cartier d
ing the recent bomb outrage at Colony from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily, Society have their very excellent started out on the adventure.
Meals are now regularly served | Hongkow Park. beginning on the 7th May.
Nudist Grounds and Fidds with a
on the big liners. large fresh water river frontage,
According to Information re- MEASURE UNSATISFACTORY.
providing mast ecellent bathing
Now that the Imperial Airways leased by official sources, when the Encounters with organized smugure operating a complete through Shanghai Municipality learned of The result of this further re-and swimming facilities, the depth striction, has again proved unsatis of the water being from 4 to 10 glers have been frequent on the route to Cape Town as well as to the proposed military demenstra-
SIR SHOUSON CHOW Canton Delt. factory, there being an increase in feel in the dry season.
India by continental services, the tion at Hongkew on the occasion VOTES EARLY consumption each day since the The total area obtained by the The man of the Customs cruiser Company's fleet of multi-engined of the Emperor's Birthday cele-
For the first time in several the Chairman of the 37 aircraft is now flying regularly brations, restriction enme into forec, show-Hongkong Nudist Society is about ing that considerable wastage has one aud a quarter aeres and years of age. His body was re-over fourteen thousand miles of Counell asked the Japanese to years, Hongkong indulged in the been caused by the extravagant comprises even land surrounded by moved ashore to the Mortuary upon aerial routes along which there are omit the military portion from thrill of an election when ballot any boxes were opened this morning to hoarding of water in bath-tuba, gently rising mountains from the arrival of the cruiser in Hong-Afty main and intermediate air the programme to prevent
elect a member to the vacant seat three sides, the fourth side, whilst kong yesterday evening.
stations.-British Wirelosa.
untoward incident. providing an easy seeess from a
The Japanese Consul-General, on the Sanitary Board, the can Mr. Murai, one of the victims of didates being Mr. F. Mow Fung and motor road, yet being entirely hidden by a turn of the river.
the outrage, replied to the Chair-Dr Li Shu Fan.
+te.
It has, therefore, дом been found necessary still further to re duce the supply to 7 hours per day us notified in the advertisement columna.
otr
SECLUDED SITE.
and
The site is uninhabited The co-operation of the public is is sufficiently secluded from all again earnestly requested in
the aides. avoidance of waste.
It provides excellent opportunity for the laying out of tennis grounds, and all sport activities, such a swimming, running, air
FUNERAL OF PAUL DOUMER
NOT TO BE BURIED IN PANTHEON
(Reuter's Special Service).
Paris, May 9.
and sun baths, etc., and there
le
killed.
FIGHTING COMMON.
Li WILM
Fook.
AIRMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
MIAMI TRAGEDY SEQUEL
BRITISH SILK DUTIES
HEAVY SURTAX LIKELY
Miami, May 9. Captain Lancaster, who чуда arrested last week in connexion
London, May 9. with the death at the home of Mrs. In the House of Commons to- Keith-Miller of her fiance. Mriday, Mr. Neville Chamberlain an- Haden Clarke, has been indicted nounced that ho proposes to intro- oà a charge of first degree murder- duce to-morrow a financial resolu
Clarke was found on the porch
י'
Scenes at To-day's Election
DROVE OFF TOGETHER. Miss Amy Jolinson had arrived that day by mailboat and they
Miss Amy Johnson, drove off together at the conclu- sion of the ceremony of welcome.
Of their conversation at the norodrome, the following is record-
d
"I have done what I wanted, but
I came down in the wrong place."
Miss Johnson replied that sho was not surprised that he was puzzled and worried by the
man regretting that it was too several groups gathering round the aerodrome.
Voters were early abroad, 4,500,000 candle-power lights of the
tables. of the rival candidates a
SYMPATHY.
Iate to make any alterations.
On receipt of this reply, the quarter of an hour before polling Chairman of the Council lodged a commenced. Mr. Mow Fung and asked. "I feel atrocious." formal porteat against a military Dr. Li Shu Fan were present greet- demonstration during the existing supporters. Įing tenseness of feeling-Router,
GERMAN CREDIT
RENEWED
DECISION
London, May 9.
At 10 o'clock, the presiding officer, Mr. E. P. H. Lang, opened the doors of the Registrar's Offico and voting commenced. A medi- cal man was the first to record his vole.
came in a
"Tell me, do I look bad?" he
"Well, poor boy, you look washed out,” replied Miss Johnson,
con-
The Mayor of Capetown gratulated Mollison and a way was then cleared through a madly on- thusiastle crowd and the famous fliers loft together.----Reu-
EVACUATION IN SHANGHAI
CHINESE CLOSE IN REAR
two
plenty of space for erecting mataheds and all structures with out encroaching on the open-air
The Hon. Sir Shouson Chow was ter. space.
among the first batch of voters and Some Nudists have already made
within 10 minutes of the opening use of the place, although some of Mrs. Kalth Miller's house with tion, as a rough and ready attempt| INTERNATIONAL BANK|of the poll, Sir William Hornell groundwork is necessary to free the a bullet wound in the head. Hiding a final settlement of the mat- to assist the slik Industry, pon-
accompanied by the Hon. Mr. W. E. site of some shrubs on the water-died later in hospital. Suicide tor.
L. Shenton arrived to record their front, etc., and to give the place was first supposed to account for
votes. a smooth surface. The Site Com- the tragedy, but Lancaster, who The final decision regarding the The resignation of Sir Charles Professional men mitten and the Working Committee was Mrs. Keith Miller's companion measure of protection to be afford Addison, one of the Directors of steady stream and polling was in have beon vory busy and are of many Alghts, was lator arrest in response to the appeal of the the Bank of England, from Vice full awing when, the Telegraph greatly indebted to several por-ed,Router. M. Paul Doumer, the assassinat-sone whose identity it is not yet
industry, published yesterday, will Chairmanship of the Bank of wont to press. ed President of tho French free to reval.
bo left in the bands of the Tariffs International Settioment at Basic, The Royal Observatory reports Advisory Committee to investigate. took effect to-day,
Shanghai, May 10.- Republic, is not to be buried in the
that the anticyclonic area has Pantboon.
Members of Parliament most
The evacuation of territories strengthened and is now central to
Signor Baneduce was nominat
outside Shanghai by the Jaganado The authorities have omitted
The Nudist idea has a very good the north of Shantung; a shallow closely indentified with the silk in-led as his successor. this honour at request of
dustry state that the Government's
troops continues smoothly. The tradame De ner. The tale Pres foundation, and is supported by opt for tentang over Tonging temporary proposals will be em- was decided to renew the Bank's At to-day's Board meeting, it
MR. NAGAPS SUCCESSOR
Chinese are taking over in the APPOINTED dont will be laid to reat in the more people in this Colony than Local forecast:-S. E. winds, mo- bodied in a Ways and Menns re80-hare of the ninety million dollar}
rear of the departing troupe. The family vault, though the ceremony our faw adversaries would believe, derate; fair.
lution, which will be carried credit for the Relchsbank for
Tokyo, May 10 Military Attaches of Great Bel on Thursday before the Pantheon general meeting of membora
and supporters will take place this surroundings, away from dusty
through to-morrow.
Cabinet has decided to tain America, Italy; and France will be carried out as arranged.
three months, providing the Bank
Mr Hachiro Arnar the. Are witnessing the withdrawal me M. Tardieu
It is stated that the resolution of England, the Bank of France amar în Austria) to frusdeed Military M Members of the Jelzt or early next week, when further crowds and unhealthy, wet clothi-will imposo an immediate surtax and 'the'Federal Reserva' Banks of FireMatsuko Naval as Vice-Minia: Commission': 'created under the making the funeral oration as he did recently information might be given out. In honour of M. Briand,
All for Mixed Nudism in lovely ing-Youre, etc..
on-imported manufactured "all Amaries" also rape their abag; THE LOF FONID Arain – Regter Pease Treaty.--Router, 'products/Router.
fa
,
ANOTHER MEETING.
H. E. LANEPANT.
TOKYO POLITICS
appoint