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THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY
10.
1933.
COURT WATCHMAN GAOLED
THEFT OF SEIZED GOODS
A bold and orbitious attempt by a Supreme Court bailiff's watchman to apirit away the whole stock of a Chinese earthenware shop, seized under an order of the Court, was disclosed at the Central Magistracy to-day, when Ng Yu, the man In question, appeared before, Mr. Schoßeld on a charge of larceny by ballec.
Ng Yu was charged with stealin 184 spittoona, 67 chatties, 11 basins, and 346 carthenware cash boxes. Ho pleaded guilty.
that,
Det. Sergt. Kinnear sald along with others not in custody, defendant removed the goods from godown in Centre Street into an- ether, the proprietor of which was without suspicion In view of the defendant's capacity na a baili'o watchman.
word of a Athough the goods bulky and cumbersome nature and entailed much labour in moving, their value amounted to less than $50.
Defendunt, who admitted a pre- vious conviction, less than three years
ngo niso for Inreeny, was sentenced to four months' hard labour.
LLOYD BARRAGE
SUCCESS
INCREASE IN AREA IRRIGATED
London, Feb. 9. The Lloyd barrage at Sukkur in India, has now been open for just over a year, during which time practically all the main canal has
been in operation.
The mile long Lloyd Barrage at Sukkur, India, which harnesses the waters of the River Indus, has now been in oparation for a year, and has resulted in a large increase in the wren under irrigation. It took eight years to complete, and is seen above just before its opening.
NEW FORMULA
FURTHER HOPES OF SETTLEMENT
Geneva, Feb. 0.
and mittee of Ninn
in giving ground for speculative deductions. which difficulty The point on nrose, it is reported, concerned the form in which Japan's special interests in Manchurin, like her rallways, be recognised.
Chinese Communication.
of
TRADE ON DISPLAY.
PREPARING FOR BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAR
RADIO BROADCAST
A NOEL COWARD PROGRAMME
From Z. B. W. on wave-length of 355 metres (846 k/c.).
4.30-7 p.m. Chinese programme. 7-10.30 p.m. European programme. 7-7.15 p.m.
A Selection of Dance Tunes,
St Mary's Victory Song,
Fight for Santa Clara.
Abson Weeks and His Orchestra.
Had I the Words.
A Parade Beside the Sen.
Eddie Saxon and in Orchestra.
I Can't Get Over a Girl Like You. Bluca!
Ted Lewis and His Band.
7.15-7.30 p.m.
Cloning Local Stock Quotations. Selected fandon and New York Stock Quotations, ete.
7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio.
A Song recital of Noel Coward's Compositions by Mins fito Bell and Mr. Frank Mr. G. d'Aquino, with Taylorson at the piano.
Programme.
1. Group of Molodles from "Bitter
Sweet."
(a)
If Love Wero All
(b)
Ziguener.
(c)
The Call of Life.
Fit See You Again.
Misa Rita Bell
2.
"Someday I'll Find You" from
Mr. d'Aquino.
"Words and Music."
London, Feb. 9. The British Industries Fair, The Committee of Nineteen will
which will open on February 20, examine to-day the Intest Japanese
Chinese Communique was would prove that British industry counter Proposals. It is believed handed to the membera
"Private Lives." the was very much alive, declared that A new formula, whereby Japan would note the non-recogni-Committee of Nine this morning. Mr. Colville, Secretary of the 3. "The Wife of an Acrobat" from
that Overseas Trade Department to- tion of Manchukuo by other Powers The Communique contends
Miss Rita Bell. in the communication day. The fair would have might provide a basis for settle- neither
made to the Chinese Dolegation gross stand area of 64,500 square. "A Room with a View from
"This Year of Grace." ment.
8,700 at On the other hand, the Chinese was it made clear (as the Com- metres, compared with
Mi Rita Bell and Mr. d'Aquino.: 1016. Staging, "World Weary." are increasingly incensed by the unique issued on January 21, the first fair in
Com the vast display over
80 indus-
Miss Rita Bell fresh suggestions, amending the was it made clear (as tre
of February 4 says)trien was an excellent tonie for 4. "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" from Committee's draft resolution.munique
"Worda and Munic." Chinese Recognition of
Bove that the Committee Intended to the trade depression, Seventeen
Mina Rita Bell and Mr. d'Aquino.
Promises from oversens buyers to visit the fair had risen nearly 100 per cent. compared with the previous year.
British manufacturers
reignty in Manchuria was the offer definite acceptance of the countries were granting conces central point of discussion by the rights of China and Japan to sions to buyers. Committee
connexion of
this make reservation in Nineteen Despite the difficulties of chang-
with the Expose de Motifs. morning. Dealing with the ing from the old irrigation system. latest Japanese
During the course of an inter- proposals the the first year's results have heen Committee decided to ank Japan Committee and
view with the President of the
the Secretary satisfactory, the total area trri-for a definite answer whether she gated before and after the main would unequivocably accept the General on January 29 the Chinese
were Delegation emphasised their objec- south-west monsoon being nearly proposition that the existing re-tion to the weakening of the ori- providing new improved goods, two million acres, an increase of gime in Manchukuo does not
pinal texts. 'The Delegation had specially adapted for overseas re 166,000 acres over the pre-barenge constitute a solution of the pro- insisted that the principle of non-quirements, with prices at storl recognition of Manchukuo be exing standard being remarkably Threatened operations at Jeho plicity stated and that the proceed- low. --Reuter's Special. were also lengthily discussed. ing on any other basis would not Meanwhile the drafting sub have any reasonable chance of a Committee is still occupied in frum-[successful outcome. ing recommendations to the as- sembly-Reuter.
nvorage.
Sales of land in the barrage aren are proceeding satisfactorily, and extensive rall and road develop- ments have been or are being un- dertaken-British Wirelexa.
TRIBUTE TO JOHN GALSWORTHY
MEMORIAL SERVICE IN ABBEY
London, Feb. 9. ...The Prime Minister and other ministers were among the many prominent figures in national life present
to-day at the memorial service in Westminster Abbey to John Galsworthy, the famous nove- list and dramatist.
The Dean of Westminster de scribed Galsworthy's life as freely apeut in helping those in need and in the cause of peace and goodwill, and said his work had enriched the reputation and influence of Enk- lab Blerature throughout the elvilised world.-British Wirclean.
21 YEARS AGO
Extracts From the "Telegraph" Files
The following extracts are from the Ilongkong Telegraph for the week ended Feb. 10th, 1912.
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The rato of the dollar demand was is. 11.13/16d.
{
biem.
Report Incomplete.
Geneva, Feb. 8.
with this morning constitutes about half of the recommenda- tions and another two meetings are expected to be necessary to dispose of the balance of the re- the Committee of Nineteen commendations. The meeting of
morrow,
however,
when
to- the
Committee's Discussion. According to reliable informa- tion, the Committee of Nine this The Committee of Nine adjourn-iparagraphs of its recommenda- morning dealt with the first four ed its meeting at 12.30 p.m., having tions separately before reaching mada progress in the drafting
an agreement with the fifth para- work, although the Report is still graph which, in some respects, la by no means complete and may the most important of a}. necessitate one or two further The first paragraph deals with meetings,
the general principles involved.
The general atmosphere has The Japanese proposals were not especially in respect of the League much Improved by the latest pro
They will probably Covenant, the Kellogg Pact and posals, but it is improbable that discussed. form the subject of n special meet the Nine Power Treaty.
they will be accepted entirely." ing of the Committee of Nineteen | The second paragraph treats,Also the effect of Chinese opposi- within the next few days.
with the general attitude of the
apanese amendments will be dis- cussed, may alter the whole situn- tion.
At the meeting Sir Eric Drum-League towards the dispute with ion to any concessions must not mond, Secretary-General, an- especial reference to the League be overlooked.--Rauter. nounced receipt of the new Japan-Covenant. emphasises the obli-
It
ese proposals, but they were not gation to respect Treaties and the communicated to the mecting, necessity to respect territorial having been sent to the hotels integrity and independence, where the various delegates are Paragraph three also deals with staying.
the general principles and lays There seems to be a general im-down that the question at issue pression that the proposals will cannot be settled by force; it must afford a basis for understanding, be treated in accordance with the Although further modification will general principles underlying the be necessary. Under these circum. League Covenant. stances it will not be surprising if
nive.
CHINA OBJECTS.
TALLAT
Nanking Opposes New Japanese Proposals.
Nanking, Feb. 9. Official circles here
express
from Geneva concerning the strong dissatisfaction with reports now
8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report
8.3-9.15 p.m. Variety.
Fox Trot-That's Why Darkles
Were Born.
Fox Trot-iding in the Shadows
of the Moon.
Loo Redaman and His Orch! Song-To-day I Feel so Happy. Song Just Because I Lost y
Heart to You.
Rennie Muller (Soprano). Organ Solo-Medley of Old English Organ Solo Drink to mo Only With
Thine Eyes.
Airs.
Charlen O'Connell. Humorous Duet-My Wireless Sat.
John Henry and "Blossom." Plano Solo--Would You Like to
Take a Walk?
Raie da Costa.
Piano Solo-The Match Parade Fox Tret-I'm Just a Darkle.
Fox Trot-White Flower of the
Islands.
Savoy Hotel Orpheans. Songs-Gracie Fields' Medley.
Gracie Fields (Comedienne). Descriptive-Cavalcade.
Soloists, Full Chorus, Orchestra and
Organ. Fox Trat-Joey the Clown. Fox Trot-On a Cold and Frosty
Morni... Jack Payne and His B. B. C. Dance
Orchestra.
Vocal Duet-Rio Rita-I'd Rather
Haven Wemory of You.
Geoffrey Gwyther and Edith Doy. Song-Rio Riia-The Rangers Some
Geoffrey Gwyther and Rangers. Vocal Gems--Lilac Time.
Columbia Light Opera Company. All records in the above programme are kindly loaned by a Listener, 0.15-10.30 p.m. Classical
Pro- gramme. Pianoforte Solo-Fugue No. 4 In C Sharp Minor (Bach). Pianoforte Solo-Prelude and Fugue
No. 5 in D Major (Bach). Pianoforte Solo-Prelude and Fugue
No. 6 in D Minor (Bach).
Flat Major (Bach).
Played by Harriet Cohen. (These records are from Z.D.W.'s
Paragraph four deals with the the discussion is not very conclu. Procedure to be followed to effect Japanese proposal. They objec Pianoforte Solo-Preluto No. 7 in E a solution, and particularly lays particularly the offer made by the down that there should be no re: Committee of Nineteen to abandon The draft scheme of recommen-cognition of the present regime in the invitation to the United States dations submitted by the Secre Manchuria, nor a return to the and Russia to participate in the tariat underwent sovere amend Status Quo obtaining before the work is conciliation, and also to ment and the meeting had not year 1931.
Library),
Concerto No. 1. In C Major
(Beethoven). (the suggestion that Japan may reached a decision on several points, Paragraph five deals with the malte reservations in regard to the One of the delegates of the Com-negotiating organ which will as Expose de Motifs. mittee of Nine said that they will Rociate members of the League, require at least two or more meet non-members and the parties to
The Chinese Delegation onings to reach an agreement. This the dispute (China and Japan) in Geneva has been instructed to morning's draft was based on the subsequent developments follow voice a vigorous apposition to these ten principles of the Lytton Reporting the fallure of conciliation. concessionn
The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., declared a divided of $1 per share for the half-year,
Mr. Evan Ormiston was admitt- cd n partner in the firm of Stewart Bros.. bullion brokers,
The lumphreys Estate and Finance Co., Ltd., reported net profits of $62,044, and declared a dividend of four ner cent.
Dr. G. D. R. Black was appoint- od Surgeon Lieutenant in the Volunteer Corps.
CHINESE FORCES CROSS BORDER.
VILLAGES ATTACKED IN MUKDEN PROVINCE
Tokyo, Feb. 9. Messages from Chinchow state that a thousand Chinese regulars ara reported to have crossed the Jehal border and penetrated into Mukden Province.
They attacked and set fire to two villages this morning. The Jopan- 680 garrison has been despatched on a panitive oxpedition-Reider.
Although the discussion on this Difficulty in Drafting.
paragraph was not completed. Indication of the delicacy of there was general agreement that the situation, hovering between some much body will have to be Paragraphs Three and Four of constituted to aupervise the Article 16 of the League Covenant execution
is the unusual reticence. on the tions.
at
The Chinese authorities keenly resent the present conversations be- tween the League and Japan alone on a compromise in the formula, while the opinion is held that if the of the recommenda United States and Russia are not
invited to participate, the reaolu
part of all members of the Com- The subject of the matter deall tion will be considerably weakened.
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
The Chinese Government la firm- ly convinced that the League abould proceed with the drafting of the
LIFE IS LAKE-A CLEVER TOOTH EX-1 Mesure. Butterfield & Swire, the Report to the Assembly and "cense TRACTION. WE THINK THAT THE local agents for the Blue Funnel Line, to yield to Japan."-Router, REAL TUG IS STILL TO COME, UNTIL WE WONDERINGLY REALISE THAT ALL |18 OVER-fismarck.
point out that the reference in yester
Korean Problem, day's shipping section of this paper to the reduced fares by Blue Funnel
Geneva, Feb. 8. vasca. contained an obvious typo-i
Professing to speak on boholf graphical error, the now single faro The wedding is announced to tako from London or Liverpool to Hang of the 23,000,000 suffering and place at St. Andrew's Church, Kow-keng being printed as £80, whereas protesting Koreans," the "Presi loon, on the 18th, inat.. nl 2.45 pm, the correct fare is 188.
dent of the Provisional Govern- of Miss Dorothy Lilian Rose Smith,
ment of the Korean Republic" who daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers' much-dis- is at present in Geneva, has writ to Mr. George Henry Miles. Follow cussed film, "Grand Hotel," attracted ton to Sir Eric Drummond, So- ing the wedding a reception will be crowded Понев 10 tho Queen's cretary-General, declaring that held in the Rond Room of the Penin-Theatre yesterday, Based on the no solution of the Sino-Japanese aula Hotel.
novel by Vicki Baum, the film version dispute which ignores the Korean | provides excellent Tom Born Yuon, a washerman, late with a atory cleverly woven around! Problem can be lasting and per-1
Tung Shing Lane, To Shing, who types which might be found in any manent.
The "President" appends quota
entertainment,
died intestate on November 19th, 1032, famous hotel. With such a galaxy of
Arthur Schnel and the London
Symphony Orchestra.. (This Suite is kindly Janned by Mr.
C. B. Brawn). Song-Don Giovanni (Muzart)
To My Beloved." Song Don Giovanni (Moznet)
"On Her All Jay Denendeth."
Tito Schipa (Tenor), 1308. The Third and Fourth Movement of Symphony No. 8 in Coment (Beethoven Op. 67) nloved by the Royal Albert Hall Orchestra con- ducted by Sir Landon Ronnid). 0032/8. This Suite. together with the Vocal Item is kindly loaned Trang Fook Piano Co.
by Messta. 10.10 p.m. Rugby Mid-Day Press News.
10.33 p.m. Close Down. The Studio Programme, may be in- terrupted for a relay from Daventry. between 5.80 and 7.16 p.m. if recen tion of the latter happens to be good. KZRM PROGRAMME. To-day's brondeast from Manila: 5.00 p.m.Studio Music, 6.10 p.m.-Spaniak Informational Perind
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7.00 p.m-Dinner MusicBay View Hotel Orchestra,
7.30
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7.45. p.m.-Instrumental Recital. Soloist Guest Artist,
8.00 p.m.--General Electric Pro-
830 mm-Tisterino Quarter Hour -Virginia Wildman, Lorino Nash,
gramme.
Johnny Harris,
8.46 p.m.-Stock Quotations. 8.50 p.mStudio Music. 9.00 pmDance Muslo-Manila
left local estate valued at $10,000. stars-Greto Gerho, John Barrymore, tions from the Lytton Report with ́etters of administration have been Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery, Lewis granted to his widow, Sz To Kam-to, Stone, Jean Hersholt, Lionel Barry the object of showing that the temporarily residing at the Yan Wo more, to mention the leading plavers problems of Manchuria and Korea
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REPORT ON ACTIVITIES DURING JANUARY
MAN DISCHARGED.
WIFE CONVICTED OF HEROIN POSSESSION The actual hours of transmission
Appearing on remand before Mr. at 20W last month totalled 288.76. Balfour at the Kowloon Magistracy of which 178 were devoted to Euro yesterday afternoon, a Shantung pean programmes and 108.75 to Chin-constable, Yang Hal-chun, P.G.D. ese programmes, as follows!
Morning transmissions Including 197, was discharged but his wife- commercial nows and Church relays, was convicted of possession of European 66.26, Chineso 43.75. 1,000 heroin pills, and was frod
Evening transmissions. European $200 or six months. 121.75, Chinese 05.00,
Mr. Leo D'Almada, Sr., appeared Monthly percentages were,-Euro-on behalf of both defendants. pean 62.07, Chiness 87.93.
It will be recalled that the heroin During the month the following pills were found. In the constable's Items were broadcast-Dance pro-
quarters at the old Shamshulpo grammes &, European studio con-
on February 1. corts 14, Chinese studio concerts,4, Police Station European relays 49, running com- Both ho and his wife were original mentaries 4, Chinese relays 7, Euro-ly charged with possession. pean lecture 1, European chlidren's programmen 4, Chingao children's] vary totalled 251; while renewals of programmes 4,"
Itconcca during the month
New licences issued during Jan- 1,818.
totallod