THE HONGKONG
WHAT ARMY DOESİ CANTON UTILITY | CHINA BUILDINGS
FOR FAMILIES
GENERAL'S SPEECH IN KOWLOON
DISPUTE
FULL UP
ELECTRIC COMPANY
NO SHOPS OR ROOMS VACANT
CONTROL
CHANGED STATUS | MUNICIPALITY AND
SHAREHOLDERS.
TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1932.
BONUS BATTLE IN
WASHINGTON
(Continued from Page 1)
ing up shacks.
from the temporary
THE CASUALTIES.
GOOD OUTLOOK The casualties are reported to he
wire
Jone Bonus. Marcher shot dead and Mr. Yan-tsun, C.B.E., pre-Jone
six wounded. Three police and
soldier sider at the ninth yearly meetingReuter.
wounded A sequel to the Canton of the Chinese Estates, Ltd., held Municipal Government's netion in taking over control of the the Canton Electric Company, Board of Directors and share representing Com-holders
205,883 shares, or two-thirds of the total, held a meeting in Hongkong two days ago.
The Garrison School, Kowloon, held its annual Speech Day to- day, when the annual report on the work of the institution for the past year was read by Lieut. Col. J. H. Thom, D.S.O., O.C., Sekools, and the prizes were given away by H.E. the General Officer munding, Major-General J. W Sandilandu.
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As a result, they advertise, in the Hongkong Chinese newspapers to-day, a repudiation of thi Municipal control of the Electric Company.
The annual report was as fol- lows: There have been severni changes in the staffs of the Gar- rison Schools, Kowloon, since last year, Miss Adams, Miss Mudd and Miss Hibberd have returned to the United Kingdom on pletion of their tour here. We The shareholders explain that welcome their BUCCCSAOTA Miss
petitions have been sent to the Blackman, Miss Pennicott and South-Western Political Council Misa 'Coghinn, and hope that they in Canton, the Kwangtung Pro- will enjoy their stay in Hongkong. vincial Government, and the There are 96 children on the Canton Municipal Government, school hoolet and the average at-demanding the restoration of the tendance for the past 12 months electric administration to its pri- was 51% In view of the many
vate management. epidemies which have visited the Colony, this is considered Kood.
HICH STANDARD.
very
A high standard of work at the schools has been maintained. One child was awarded a scholarship at the Central British School by the local Government in January this year, but was unable to take it up owing to the parents anex pectently returning to the United Kingdom. Interest in school work has greatly increased by the intro duetion of a "house" system with a monthly competition for the mer it shield.
The ammal swimming sports were hold in September last year and keen competition was shown by all the entrants. They will as usual, be held in September this year, and in addition to the Pro- ficiency Badges, the General Ollicer Commanding has also very kindly presented a lag for competition between the schools in Hongkong Kowloon. We shall innke every effort to be the first holders of this and also to retain it.
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this afternoon. Directors present developments
Strangely enough, these Krave followed almost were Hon. Mr. R. II. Kotewall, immediately upon an intimation Messrs. Leung Yin-soon, Leung by the lenders of the Ting-nan, (representing MArmy" that they proposed to with- Leung Kwai-tin), Foo Yik-pang, draw the siege of the capital and J.P. Li Yik-mul, J.P., Fung Ping-would depart quietly, although the fan, Henry Lowcock (Secretary), signs of the past fortnight have while the shareholders
present all suggested that serious were Messrs. Li Sheung-ming orders were to be feared. 1. A. Purves, Li Po-kwai, Li Ku- ngok and Miss Cheng Yuk.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.
dila-
RADIO BROADCAST
RELAY OF ANZAC DINNER FROM PENINSULA HOTEL
By Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 155 metres, 84 .C.).
5-7 p.m. Chinese recorded pro- gramme; -
records.
7-11 p.m. European Programme. 7-9 p.m. A Programme of Victor
7 p.m. Stock Quotations, etc. 7-7.15 p.1.
Waltz (ave!)
Song---StraSETTA
Conte 130/0351.
Symphony Dechestro, direted by Albers
7.15-7.18 p.m. Variety. FIRST TROUBLE.
Haus-Band Acrime the Sen.. The first
Hand-10 Royal Welsh Fugitives sign of trouble
Soven's Hand 20. revealed itself on July 16 when-Stop the Sun Stop the Moon, The Chairman said:-The net the Veterans were involved in a
Mildred Bailey (Commedienne) 22012. profit for the year, after provision series of scufles with the police Mandelin lo-Neopolitas Caurier. having been made for reserve for and a noisy demonstration was
Mandolin Sála-Souvenir, Harestulle. Humo
Djur, depreciation on China Buildings staged outside the White House,
Bernardo De Pace 20070. ($36,000), for bad and doubtful Thousands camped on the lawn Quartel-Vexen Venm.
Yoral Qanzuet-Bells of Hawnli dubts ($1,807.21), and for Direc-of the Capital, orilers were given
Four Aristocrats -2055T. tors' and Auditor's Fees and other to disperse thein, and violent
Banjo Sulo--The Clock anil the Hanjo. Hanju Solo-Imlly i'upe expenses ($4,550), is $132.600.26 fighting appeared to be imminent
Harry F. Itearr 20439. which, added to the $126,924.87 when the police got hold of Walter
8 p.m. brought forward from Jast
ac-Waters, the "Commander-in-Chief edunt, makes a total of $559,526.15. of the War Bonus Army" and held |
The net profit for shows an inermise of $1.75538agreeing to go to their camp upon the year him as hostage, the veterans
to view of the fact that the item over that for the previous year.his release. "Government rates has increased ultimatumi to the Army that they On July 21, the police issued an
by $6,208 owing to the increase in must leave, or be forcibly assessment taxes, this result must moved, from Washington by be considered satisfactory.
August 4. This gave rise to ex- In the course of my speech at pressions of determined defiance, undertaken by any other group of | ed the hope that a better dividends
negotiations the last annual meeting, l'express.further demonstrations and viger- shareholders cannot be regarded | might be declared this year. It is vicinity of the White House,
a legal.
It is understood that the share- holders have formed a committee authorised to fake legal ensures if their petitions to the varions government bodies fail to chan the official decision.
The group of shareholders now in Hongkong state that they re- present two-thirds of the total
shares and that
EXCHANGE MARKET
STEADIER
DOLLAR SLIGHTLY
RISES
The Hongkong dollar is up 1/8th to-day, the rate being 1s. 33 5d. The market is quite strady, and more business than for some days past is reported.
Silver has risen in London 1/16th spot and 1/8th forward. China and speculators bought a stendy market. After the official ruled firm. market
The facilities for outdoor sports are limiteil and it is not possible to arrange contests with outside schools. The Boy Scoula and Girl Guides include many of our child-fixing, the ron among their members.
chiefly due to the absence of sellers,
a matter of gratification to me as il must be to ye that this hope is to be realized, for your Dirve fars propose the payment of final dividend of $5 per share which, together with the interim dividend of $3 per share declared the 20th January, 1982, will make a dividend of $8 per share for the whole year, as compared with 80 per share for the vious year.
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FUND LAPSES.
the $100,000 fund, passed by Con- Meanwhile, the availability of
gress and approved by President' Hoover. for
the transporting
their. Bonus Army personnel to home States, expired officially on July 29. Large numbers took the Washington, but thomands remain- (opportunity presented
ed and, under the terms of the grant, they are no longer entitled to these transport facilities.
and left
It is estimated that about 110.000 still remain in the capital and with the forcible removal threatened if they have nat de- parted voluntarily by Thursday next, the serious developments of to-day may be repeated on a more alarming scale.
BRIGHT FUTURE.
Your Directors opinion that the larger dividend i justified by the fincial position of the Company, not only as it! now exists but also as far as they can see it in the coming 12 months. regard being jad to the 1 fact that in spite of
alive -buildings ing been put up in the vicinity- hav-
DANGEROUS POSSIBILITIES
Landers have already said that there is not a single vacant shop they will not budge. but have or room in China Buildings. given instructions that the.
The final dividend of $5 per veterans are to remain entirely share will abgarh $82,500). After passive if they are dispossessed payment of this sum, there will for their tents, kitchens, etc. But; he left the sun of $427,52545 | passive intentions do not always which it proposed to carry for- prosiner peare. The slightest pro-) ward to next year's account.
vocative incident is likely to sel the veterans allame, particularly after the clashes to lay.
The library has profitel by the In New York, silver is unchandaring the last two or three years
addition of several books kindly seri
on a dull
market. Futures
presented by various "parentă, fare rather easier. These gifts are much appreciated by the staff and children.
DISCIPLINE GOOD.
The discipline of the „hildren and their general behaviour and bearing have been uniformly good and reflect great credit on both parents and teachers,
the
Hongkong aml Kowloon Sehuals. I hope that you will all take full advantage of your holi- days which are now about to be
in by taking op swimming ninch as possible, an that you may heat those nasty little -hildren in Hongkong, (laughter) and nôt anty win the flag but some of the gwini- ming badges, which I am going to give again this year.
His Excellency then gave away the awards.
PRIZE LIST.
Vacancy.
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(Local Time and Weather Reports
7.48-8.25 p.m. Operatic.
(Verdi).
Voen! Dot-Pearlsta - Now Commnarl Bles
Vocal Duel. Traviata- Say to My Daughter.
Verdi). Madam Amelita Galli-Curri and Cluserge De Luca RENTA Orchestru Tannhauser - Overture (Wagner)
Symphony Orchestra dirveted by Albert Contes 005, og Afriruum--0h. Paradise) (Megerberc). SongMartha-Like a Dream (Flolow)
Beniamino tilgll_(Tenor)" 7105. Vorn) Durt Trovature. At My Merey Lay
The Fe (Verdi). Vorni ueb-Trovatore Home to our Moun
Inīna (Verdi)
Join Toner and Gloronal Marthinell
8.25-0 p.m. Orchestral,
#105.
Holiday in Seville (Atheniz
Lempoli Stokowak) and the Philadelpleta.
Orehumara 7189. Hansel and Gretel Overture (Humperdinek)
Symphony Orchesten dirreted by Allirm
Conten 2016. Ruslan and Ludmilla -Overture (tilinka)
Chingo Symphony Orchestra directed by Frederick Stock 7133. Traume Dromme) (Wagner, arr. Thomas)
Chiengo Symphony Orchestra illrected by Frederick Suck 7123. Carmen Sylvia Ivanovell Evm -Walt (char-ner, Schott)
Nat Sultret and 21 Internationat Or
chestra V-GHOES. 9-11 p.m.
Anzar Dinner from the Peninsein Hotel in
A relay of the musical programme of the
ribling nonage by Mrs. 1.. St A. Sharpham, Mr. Frank Ben with a Croning Banja Humera Duologuen by Mr. J. L. Geeks anel Mr. E. t. Jenkins, Pianoforte soos by Mr.
on True, Humors Mourlote by Mr. A. Bates and dance music by the Peninsul Michel Gerkesten by courtony of the Manage ment.
11. m. Rugby Mid-day I'ress News.
1.5 p.an. Close Down,
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Fasday's breuirt from the Manila station: 2000 pam-Studio Music, 5.30. Fillo Bon
6.5 pan. Spanish informisteand Perical English Informational Period, 1.00 pm Boner Music Hay View Hotel
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1.800. "Vivo,"
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Hokr.ndin Masival Asseriation, 9.00 pm--Opera Haur. 10.30 p. -("kamer «Jarve 13.
HOUSEBREAKER GAOLED
CAUGHT IN ACT
BY AMAH
During the temporary absence Thompson
NEW DIRECTOR.
The Directors have to I wish to express the ibanks of
Perord the staff to all use who have
with deep regret the death of Mr. helped our work during the past
founder of this Company and had Pung Ping-shan who was #PLAIN FACTS ABOUT year. The number and quality of
been a tower of strength on our
PREFERENCES . The prizes to be presented today is very largely due to the generosi-
Board of Directors. la recuseni- tion of his valued services, gour ty with which subscriptions have
Directors have co-opted his Son been given to the Garrison Schools
Mr. Fung Ping-fan to AU
then the British investment market, Fund. To all' Military Units and Departments, to the Commodore
resulting from the close associa-| Air. Fung Ping-fan hus The following is the fist ut perizes
already proved himself to hast tion between Britain and the Do- and Dockyard Staff, to the individ- wimmers ual members
Hongkong
Stamlards VI and vi of the
1. Maisie useni rulleague, and I shall prominius, has played such a big Chamber of Commerce, the Educa-
Higgins; 2. Kathleen Brown; Spreial sently have pleasure in submit part in the development their re- Prize (English), Music Higgins; ting his name for re-plection as sourers, Before the war. tion Department, the Garrison Ser Special Prize Progress), Phyllis a Director for the ensuing year.
half of the £1,500,000,000 of geants Mess and the Soldiers' Ponies Speelal Prize (Sewing), Phyt Club, I wish on behalf of the staffis Tente,
I now move that the Directors British rapital invested overseas
was placed in Empire countries of the occupants of report and statement of account and children to offer our grateful thanks.
Standard V. 1, Peter Dillon; , as presented he adopted. When Since the war, although there has
Road. Wanchai, yesterday after- Norman Wicker und Majoric Wil the mation has been seconded, 1 pecessarily been some diminution fiatus: Sperial Prize (Sewing), Mar- shall be pleased to answer
in the flow of overseas investment, noon, a Chinese broke into the jorie Williams: Special Prize (Merit), questions flat may be put to me,
the proportion has substantially premises by forcing the lock on Inside, he com- George Skitt: Special Prize (Merit).
Mr. D. A. Purves second, and increased, and out of a total of the front dour. Jack Mitchell, Sperial Prize (Pro-
"Powler,
the motion WHIS uunaimously $1.501,000,000 invested between menced to collect various articles Frenc
1919 and 1931, · no less than of clothing from the wardrobe and Standard V1, Jessie Willerton; agreed to.
£848,000,000 went to the Empire, place them into a suitcase, which Iry: Special Prize rris Pendry:
he found in the room, but his ac- tivities were interrupted by the prese), Margaret Smith; Special (Drawing). Francis loughton,
On the motion of the Chairmaon, Standard 1H-1, Robin McCall; 2
While disclaiming all intention return of an amah who had been the children's work but also duir Beryl Parsons: Special Prize (Merit). Sonted by Hon. Mr. Kotewall, or building a balance sheet or visiting the household on one of
Mr. Fung Pin-fan was reelected a weighing the tremendous benefits the upper floors. attendance
which Iris Mitchell: Special Prize (Merit) diretor school, proves that their health has been Keith Mackie: Special Prize Draw
given and received, the United Finding the front door unlock- Mr. Foo Yik-pang proposed and Kingdom delegation, are anxioused but bolted from the inside; the good.
in), Keith Mackie; Special Prize often wonder whether soldiers Rending). Patrick Dillons Special Mr. Lil-mui seconded that that it should be known to all that amah knopked and the defendant, families fully realise what is done Special Prize
Pelze (Sewing), Doreen Willis Mr. Li Tung be reappointed any suggestions that the United opening the door, rushed into the
(Progress), - Doreen | auditor. This was for them in the Army compared Willin
unanimously Kingdom has been backward in street with the servant in pursuit. to what was done about 25 to 30 Our children are even years ago. supplied with ricksbus and chairs to take them to school, whereas the poor old G. O. C. has to walk backwards and forwards to his office. I would go so far
GENERAL'S SPEECH.
Major-General Sandilands said: ---It is a very great pleasure to me to be here to lay on the occasiongress), of the annual prize-giving to the Kowloon Garrison School. 1 am
glad to hear such a goal report
from Colonel Thom not only of
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Morris
Prize (Merit), Frank Clark,
Standard -1.
'OTHER BUSINESS.
agreed to.
warrants were
Jordung Sperini | ready,
2.
SMALL FIRES
Joan Wicker; George Garden; Special Prize (Tro gress) as to
Jean London; Special Prize
state that the improvement in the General Proficiency), Eilith Pratt.
Class 1-1, Arnold Fieldhouse;
status of married families in the Army has been one of the must Special Prize
(Good Attendance).
NO.BACKWARDNESS.
drawers was a chisel which he
| developing or assisting Dominions | Running into Johnston Road, the Standard I. 1. urald Whitfield; The Chairman, announced that trade, or that concessions on the man was intercepted by a district 2. Panel Ployd; Special Prize (Pro- | dividend
now side of the Dominions have not watchman and was taken back to Pierre gresa),
been fully reciprocated, is con- the house. trary to fact.
A search of the premises, res The statement adds that the re-vented that the man bad mnde presentatives of the United King-use of a chopper which he found dom have entered the Conference on the premises to force open the with the intention of making a wardrobe, while on the chest of
ther extension of Empire trade. had apparently taken with him. British Wireless.
In the man's pockets were eight skeleton keys and four other keys. Detective Sub-Inspector Roze- akwy charged the man before Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Court this morning with house- breaking.
The defendant was given six months' hard labour, and the $1.73
remarkable changes that have uc-eorge Gorilan; Sperint Prize (Pro TWO REPORTED LAST full contribution to a still fur
curred since joined the Army 35 years ago.
nre,
One has only to look round to- day and see how contented and well-eared-for the children which reflects great credit on their parents and School Teachern. It may not be generally known that in addition to our own children in Kowloon we educate 22 children whose fathers are employed in the Dockyard and 11 whose fathers are ex-service mon.
SWIMMING FLAG. Colonel Thom has already ex- plained to you about the fing that Take I propose to give for competition Tatthewwimming sports between
Conduct)
Peter Warran; Special
Prize
(Good Work), May Pratt; Special Prize (Good Work), Betty
Edna
LIGHT
•
Whitfield; Spreial Prize (Good At- A fire broke out at 223, Queen's Messrs. Wallace Harper & Co., tendance), David Beattie Special Road West, last night, cansat it is td have received a shipment of the Prize (Good Work), David Mackie. believed, by lighted joss-sticks sett-latest Ford product, the "V-Elgh
III.-1, Class
Mary Norwood; ing fire the wooden casing of the and various models of these are being Prize (Progress), Special
stairs. The flames had enveloped showrooms.
shown at the Company's Kowloon Baker: Special Rize, Good Work). Jan Warnan: Special Prize (Writ. the cockleft and were on the point ing), Sarah Doherty: Special Prize of threatencing the floor above by
Good Conduct), Christine Mac way of the staircase, when firemen had been put out. Enquiries show-found in his possession was order- Donald; Special Prize (Progress), intervened and succeeded in ex-ed that a lighted cigarette left oned to be given to the complainant Dennis Phillips.
tinguishing the flames. Considera chair had come into contact with as componention for the damage
The inmates (enusod. Babies-Special Prize (Good Atable damage was caused to the two a mosquito net, tendance). Margaret McCall; Special floors, but fortunately no casualties thereafter proceeded to stamp out! Prize (Good Conduct), Grace Free-occurred.
the flame with much energy, and
Amongst the passengers who left Shortly after 8 p.m., the Kow-danger was overcome by the time by the Empress of Canada to-day man; Special Prize (Good Work), Alexander Johnson; Special Prize loon Brigade wore warned of an
the firemen reached the place. The were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Batcher, Mr. (Good Work), Reginald Davey Special Prize (Good Work), Betty outbreak at 676, Canton Road, put damage caused is said to be negli and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, Mizn Dillon.
Manuk; and M. W. 'J. Kiddiford, on their arrival, they found that it 'ble.
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WM. POWELL, LTD.
REMOVAL NOTICE..
7
We beg to advise our customers, that we will be closed from Friday, July 29th for the purpose of removing our business.
Reopening on Wednesday, August 3rd
in more spacious premises at 9, Queen's
Road Central, (opposite Battery Path)
where we will welcome an inspection of our latest goods.
DINNER DANCES
AT OUR
HOTELS
Until 30th September, 1932.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
& Fridays
(9 p.m. till 12 p.m.)
HONG KONG
WEDNESDAYS
SATURDAYS
(8 p.m. till 12 p.m.)
Mondays
Tuosdays
Thursdays
Fridays
G
Saturdays
(9 p.m. till 12 p.m.);
also
Symphonic Concert
on
Sunday Nights.
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