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S.P.C.A. CARNIVAL
BRILLIANT. FUNCTION AT PENINSULA HOTEL:
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The carnival spirit reigned supeme at the Peninsula Hotel The number of these States last evening when a large gather- has leaped in the last twenty-ng congregated in the Root Gar four hours to thirty, out of a den for the annual carnival ball total of forty-eight, and others of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, are expected to follow suit. Georgia and New Mexico are the latest participants in the restrictive measures upon withdrawal of bank deposits!
the
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has raised the re-discount rate to three and a half per cent
Reuter,
It was the fifth annual function of the Society.
Mr. J. Russell, President, Intro cibg Lady Ho Tong sald:
This enjoyable function is not the occasion for making a speech but. before calling upon Lady Ho Tung to present the prizes, I would like to take the opportunity of thank- ing you all for your support, and
LONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1933.
THE FIGHTING IN JEHOL
JAPANESE TRICKED INTO PASS
NAVAL ARRIVALS.
NEW COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
ON BOARD RANPURA Vice-Admiral Sir F. C. Dreyer, K.C.B. G.B.E, who has been ap pointed Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, succeeding Admiral Sir W. Howard Kelly. will arrive in Hongkong by the P. & O. Hiner Ranpura on March
Peking, Mar. S. Although Japanese reports also positively claim that Lingyuan has been taken and Pingchuan entered. Chinese despatches to-night Insist that Lingyuan has not yet, been forced and claim that nea fighting is proceeding in the region of Linguan and Yehpohsou. Both sides are attempting to sever the other's line of com- munications with farther bombinu, of the road between Lingyuan and Pingchuan by Japanese planes...
According to Chines
nell reports, the Chinese lost 1,500 killed The Wall Street Journal reports to say how much the Society is in- yesterday's fighting, wita Aur-Kent; Pay Cmdr. H. M. Horne, that the stock market opened debted to those who have helped ther heavy casualties to-day, stendy with a moderate turnover. by the sale of tickets and pro- Our Special Correspondent A mad scramble to cover by shorta paganda, enabling us to maintain forced prices up several points, this our Carnival Ball. Particular. There was active trading and ticky am I grateful to the Hon. Secre ers were 2 minutes, behind. The tary and Hon. Treasurer for the movement spread also to the Curb. great amount of work they have US. Bonds sagged to the lowest done in connexion with the or points for the year. Call money ganising of this evening's event. was renewed 3%. Later
STOCK SCAMBLE.
New York, Mar. 3,
the
Events Moving Rapidly,
Peking, Mar. 3. Reuter's special correspondent reports from Jehel that before proceeding to the front, General Tang Yu-lin, admitted that Ling- yuan was surrounded on all sides by the Japanese troops and the Our Society calls for the sym-position there was desperate. I market turned bullish with a ven-pathetic support of all people, par said he wanted the world to know geance, stocks going up as much ticularly as the methods of handling that he would fight to the finish. as 6 points. There was a sterling cattle in the Colony are far from He declared that Manchukuo was rush to buy Wheat 2 cts, higher satisfactory. You may not have hated there and would be resisted. in Chicago. During the first hours noticed the prosecution recently He also asserted that the Japan of trading all grains joined the un-against junk masters for dumping ase had been repulsed from Chih- ward rush. Provisions gained as pigs into the water, and prodding teng. much as 20 points. [{"
and pulling them to the shore.
shops also is horrible, therefore,
General Tang Yu-lin looks worn The frantic short covering pro- The condition of almost all birds and tired. Reuter, duced one of the most bullish mar kets in recent months, prices hald- ing most gains at the close. Tick-you must wake up and take an in-
totaled
terest in the welfare of animals.
Other naval passengers by the Ranpura include Capt. G. P. Thompson, O.B.E, appointed to H.S. Kent; Capt. A. U. Willis, D.S.O., appointed in command of H.MS. Kent, where he will also Tufnell, DS.C. Staff Officer In bo Flag captain; Cmdr. D.N.C. telligence Afloat; Lt. Cmdr. F. B. Tours, Flag Lieutenant, H.M.S.
F. R. Mannin, H.M.S. Kent; Pay. Secretary, H.M.S., Kent; Pay Lt. L M. A. McMullen, H.M.S. Kent; Capt. R. B. Davies, V.C., D.SO. A.F.C., to H.M.S. Cornwall; Major C. T. Brown, O.B.E to H.M.S. H.M.S. Sandwich. Kent; Cmdr. F. C. Flynn, to
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Leopold Stokowald and the Phila- delphin Orchestra. 7499/7600, 7.18 p.
Selected London and New York Stock quotations, etc.
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A Kisi. Report), Song Give Her Song Say It Isn't Se
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Prices Rising.
Peking, Mar, 3. With Lingnan and other places ers were once 4 minutes late. Sales
It is your Society's intention to lost and Lingyuan surrounded, Amsterdam. 'from 10.39 .m. to noon
700,000 shares. Call money rase intensify its efforts to reduce the events appear to be moving rapid- Vienna.. to 4%, the highest since December cruelty at present existing, and to ly in Jehol province. General Prague..
Bucharest 29, 1930. The Curb Exchange fel- obtain for animals better condi- Chang Hsueh-liang's troops here Madrid. lowed the Stock Exchange, and tions. Some may say what about have created the best impression Buchar bonds including U.S. Bonds firmed the human element? All I would among the people. They behave Hongkong up later.
say in answer to that question is well and pay for their food. be up and doing, let social service Prices are rising rapidly due to become a part of your life then war conditions. Petrol is now both human and animal life will $16 a case. Cars bere loaded with be beneficial.
food for the front are unable to leave due to shortage of petrol. Reuter.
Chinese Casualties.
Peking, Mar. 3. The Chinese casualties in yester day's fighting at Jehol are placed at 1,500 killed, and about 3,000 wounded.-Reuter.
Prizewinners.
COMMODITIES CLIMB... Due to stock influence, Wheat Sugar, Cotton, Silver and other commodities climbed substantial. ly. It is reported that shorts were frightened because of expected re- strictions in short trading which, however, will not materialize, the to the following. Stock Exchange saying that free trading must continue. The Chi- cago Federal Reserve put up the rediscount rate to 8%.
Lady Ho Tung presented prizes Miss Kathleen Fisher, as "Odol," Miss Isabel Pestonji as "A Gentle man."
Mr. A. Dinnen as "A Lady;" Mr. B. C. Field as "A Pirate."
Montevideo Montreal. "War Loan.
Belgrade....
Silver (forward).17 Silver (spot)...17
Madame Amelita Galli-Curci and Giuseppe De Luca. 8089. Orchestral The Wreckere Overture
Smyth).
Dame Ethel Smyth conducting the British Symphony Orch. DX287, Vocal Duet Aids-Temple Scene-
(Verdi).
Glovanni Martinelli and Elio
Finza, 8111.
8.16-9.20 p.m." A Concert.
Violin Solo-Souvenir de Moscow
(Wieniawski).
માં
384 Violin Solo Cavatina (Raff).
Mischa Elman. 6093, 4.05% 09.1/16 Song-The Herry Widow--Vilia
200
(Rose-Lebar).
Merry 11.1/16 Song-The
17% (Ross-Lehar).
British Wiralean.
AMBULANCE FUND.
APPRECIATION OF SERVICES
IN VACCINATION
Wily Ambuscade The Weekly Report of the Feder.
Replying on behalf of Lady Ho
Peking, Mar. 3. al Reserve Boards showed that Tung. Sir Shop-son Chow, one of
Bizurre events at Chihfeng are money circulation rose from 5732,- 000.000 to the high record of $6, the oldest members of the Society, quoted in Chinese official circles regretted that so few had come in here to-night as dearing up the 729,000,000, $116,000,000
carmarking fancy dress and hoped that next mystery of Sun Tien-ying's up- through export or foreign account. Frightened year there would be an increase. posed defection. According to the
The Hon. Treasurer, St. John The judges were Mra. C. W. Jef- account given by a Tientsin Japan- citirens hoarded another $110,-"
But fries, Mrs. F. H. Loseby, Mr ese newspaper, when the Japanese Ambulance Brigade, begs to ack- Reserve 000.000. Federal
forces from Kailu were approach-nowledge with grateful and ap- $585.000.000 in credit into banking Baker and Mr. D. Davies.
ing the pass, one of Sun Tien-ying's preciative thanks the receipt of structure.
following donations to subordinates, a brigade general the named Shih Wen-hua, came forward brigade funds for services rendered expressing readiness to submit and during the Vaccination Cam inviting them to occupy the de. fences.
ANOTHER STATE.
were
Among those present parties of Sir Robert Ho Tang, Bir Shou-son Chow and Lady Pollock,
It le reported that Federal Re serve were huying bills from mem- bers of banks and dealers at 31%% against 2% yesterday," New York | UNIVERSITY PIONEER clearinghouse announced that ef fective Monday Intership rates
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would be increased from 3/4% to LOCAL ACTIVITIES OF SIR 1% from recent levels. Georgia moratorium effective until Mon- day. North Carolina authorized
optional restrictions.
· PATRICK MANSON
Particular reference to the
With this assurance, the Japan ess vanguard entered the pass. Shih Wen-bus thereupon opened fire and a fierce engagement result Jed in which Chinese reports assert, the Japanese cavalry auffered heavy losses.
paign:
South China Morning Post $25 Headmaster, Queen's College 25 Mrs. Barker
ceeds of concert)
Overseas Lengue (Part pro-
Widow...Walts
Hulda Lashoniska (Soprano), 1110. Piano
(WSpinning Song
Ignace Jan Paderewski. 1649. Song-Danny Deever (Kipling-
the Road to Mandalay -Speaks). Reinald Werrearath (Baritone), 6638. 'Cello Solo-Adagio (Bach-Siloti-
Cusala). Cello Sno-Goyescas—-Intermezzo
(Granados),
Pablo, Cazals. €635.
9.30-11.30 p.m. A relay of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Grill Room by courtesy of the Manage- ment (During the intervals record- ed magic will be broadcast from the Studio),
10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press 5 News.
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Japanese reports state positively Nineteenth Route Army. Marshal restrictions where necessary, mak- activities of Sir Patrick Manson, that Chihfeng has been occupied, Chang Hsuch-liang has appointed ing 31 States operating forced the father of tropical medicine, in but the Chinese declare fighting General Oung Chao-yen, famous de
connexion with the Hongkong Mr. Roosevelt denied reports Medical School was made by Pro was still in progress this afternoon, fender of the Woosung Forts dur- the Command of one division of the that he proposed statement on fessor W. I. Gerrard, O.B.E., M.D., extending as far as Fanghsien, 25 ing the Shanghai war to reorganise
miles away. finances to-day. Mr. Gore intro M.R.C.P., D.P.H., in a highly in-
While Shih, Wen-hua's stratagem Artillery for the defence of Jehel. duced bill giving Roosevelt sweep-teresting and instructive address was being enacted, Sun Tien-ying General Oung is already in the ing power to secure deposits given at the first general meeting was unable to communicate with Province and has started his duties, through R. F. C. and other Gov- of the Hongkong University ernment agencies, A Bill was Medical Society in the Union As Peking owing to the telegraph being assisted by Wu Ko-jen, also
wires being blown down by a blind- of the Nineteenth Route Army.
General Tang Yu-lin wires from urged for postal savings banks to sembly last night.
ing snowstorm. Wireless was inef
of A beavy Jehal denying Japanese rumours accept checking accounts to pro-
Mr. Lim Gim-khong, Chairman, fective on account vide currency business.
presided, and was supported by bombardment. Later Sun Tien- that he has defected and states the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Ong Ene-ying got in touch with headquarters that he is fighting to the last and hlu. Among those present were here, and attested his loyalty,-Our le going towards Chihfeng to-day. Prof. W. Brown, Surg.-Lieut. C.D. Special Correspondent.
TENDERS ACCEPTED
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LATEST LIST OF GOVT.
AWARDS -
The Government has accepted
the following tenders:
Construction of a timber wharf.
-Messrs. Ching Lee & Co.
D. de Labilliere, Dr. R. B."Jack- son, Prof, LJ. Davies, Mr. C.ER. Clarabut and several local medical
men.
Nineteenth Army
Peking, Mar. 3. Apparently no war in China is now complete without the famous
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
The next meeting of the H.K.
WHAT IS EARNEST IS NOT ALWAYS
Erection of huts at Shing Mun. TRUE; ON THE CONTRARY, ERROR IS Rotary Club will be a closed meeting
OFTEN MORE EARNEST THAN TRUTH. for the discussion of Club affairs.
--Messrs. Baxter & Co.
Chinese friends are entertaining Sir Joseph Kemp and the Hon. Mr. Tenders are being invited for the . R. Hallifax to a farewell dinner construction of a sewer in Repulse at the Kam Ling Hotel on the 14th Bay Road from Wongneichong GAP instant.
Construction of Mooring Buoys-Disraeli. -Taikoo Dockyard and Engineer- ing Co. of Hongkong, Ltd.
Disposal of rubble quarried at North Point.-Messrs. Tung Shing Firm.
Co.
to Island Rond, and contingent works.
Twelve cases of small-pox, one case His Excellency the Governor has of typhoid and one of meningitis were appointed Mr. Leo D'Almada e
reported to the health authorities un
Alves. N
Reuter.
Secret Pact Denied
Nanking, Mar. 3. A report that China and Japan have reached a secret understand- ing in regard to Jehol has evoked a very strong denial from Chinese Government spokesraan, who branded the report "a most outrageous lie."--Reuter.
a
To Reject Demand
Nanking, Mar 8 The Government has instructed Yu Hauch-chung to reject the drawal of the Chinese forces from Japanese demand for the with Tientsin-Reuter.
Customs Disputė ***
Tientsin, Mar. 2,
11.30 p.m. Close Down.
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Studio programme
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SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME.
9.15-10.
A relay of the, Military Parade Voluntary-Marche Religionso Service from St. John's Cathedral.
(Gounod).
81-"Leed us Heavenly
Father."
Address
53.
Lead Kindly Light." The Only Way." Preacher-The Rev. J. M. Lewis
Bryan, B.A., S.C.F, C.E.
271"Through the Night." Anthem, Benediction.
San Salvatoro"
Voluntary "San
(Baker),
11-12.15 p.m.
1
A relay of the Service from St. John's Cathedral..
12.16-2.30 p.m. European pro-
of recorded music. gramme
1 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report."
230 p.m. Close Down.
130-7 pm. Chinese programme. 7-10 p.m. European programme. 7.8 p.m. Orchestral-Daphnis at Chloe-Suite
No. 2 (Ravel).
Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Serge Koussevitzky. 7143/7144. Beautiful Upon the
The Commissioner of Customs Sand (Harker)...
Adams),
Road conditioning, Fanling-Sha Tau Kok and improving and strengthening main roads for Castro, Jr., to be Member of the Thursday. Of the small-pox cases, motor traffic-Messrs. Sang Lee & Board of Education for a period of two were from Victoria and ten from at Chinwangtae has lodged a pro-
two years, vice Chevalier Joso Miguel Kowloon.
test with the Japanese Consul-Song-The Holy City (Weatherly-
Marion Talley (Soprano), 8910. Dragon's Back Catehwater, 1st
Whilst woking on a house under General In Tientsin against the Section-Meusrs. Yee Lee & Co.
It is notified for general informa-
(Rubinstein).
Solo-Vaise Brillante (Chopin). Old material, P.V.D.-Messrs. tion that the following Chinese construction at 146, Laichikok Road, action of the Japanese merchants Plano Solo Valse Caprico Kwong Sang Lee & Co., Mesars, newspapers circulating in the Colony Shamshuips, one of the women coolies at Shanhaikuan who since Febru Hop Lee & Co., Messra. Li Wai have been approved by the Secretary/fell from the root into the street and ary 4 refused to comply with the Piano mace Jan Paderewski, 6877.
Sou Wanderer's Kiu, Meaars, Ya Wo Shun Kee, for Chinese Affairs pursuant to and received injuries from which she died Chinese Customs formalities de- tion et Shanhaikuan being with- for the purposes of sub-section (8) some hours after admission to hos-1spite the fact that the Customs eta-Song)
Ben (Schubert). Messrs. Lam Cheong Kee.
Song By the in the Great Wall is, beyond ques-i Friedrich Schorr (Baritone). 7473, Site formation, new Govern of section 3 of the Fraudulent pital.
Transfers of Business Ordinance,
Arrested on the Tung On Wharf in tion, Chinese territory, while the violin Solo--Prayer (Handel-Gleach).
·ment
Civil
Hospital-Messrs. 1023--Wah Kiu Yat Po, Taun Wan possession of an automatic pistol a Custoras rovence collected there violin SoloScotch Pastorale Seng Lee & Co.
Yat Po, Wa Toz Yat Po
woman who arrived from Development of Kowloon Teai, 1st Section. Mesers. Chan Tai The weddings will shortly take Canton was arrested together with a like that of the open ports Kee..
place between Mr. Donald Britton man whom she alleged had given her which China has ledved for ser Removal of silt from Aberdeen Evans, solicitor, of 105, the Peak, and the weapon. Both appeared before vice of International loans and in- Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Central demnities, in which Japan herself Lower Reservoir-Messrs. Yee Miss Mary Gertrude Veronica Anne Police Court this morning when Sub-is a participant. The action of
Butterfield, of 501,the Peak; and Lee & Co,
ship Sunling and installing one between Mr. Omar Rumfahr Sadick, Inspector Fender informed his Wor- the Japapeso merchants, the Com- Women was apparently missioner, pointed out, constitutes, 114-2 kilowatt steam driver direct clerk in the employ of the Union the carrier, wille the man was the therefore, a grave breach of treaty Report.
Incurance Society of Canton, and owner of the 'weapon which he was current compound wound 110 volt residing at 883, Hennessey Road, ating to Pukien. The woman was stipulation and is a menace to the dynamo in No. 8 Police launch. Hongkong and Miss Mies Annd fined $160, or three months hard la- prestige and integrity of the Cus- The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Sounderam, 29, Bowen Street, Hong-bour and the man give six months toms with which many foreign in- + Co.
terests are associated-Reuter, Imprisonment without the option
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Chinese
that the
(Saenger).
Yehudi Menuhin, 6051. Orchestral-Variations Symphoniques Alfred Cartot and London Symphony.
(Franck). Orchestra conducted by Sir Landon Ronald, 6734/6735. p.m. Local Time and Weather
8.2-8.33 p.m
A relay of the Organ Recital by Mr.
(Continued on Page 5) Frederick Mason from St. John's
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