MORAL TEST FOR BRITAIN
WARNING TO INDIA
NEW DISARMAMENT, HIGH SUGAR TARIFF
-PROPOSALS
APPETITE FOR DETAIL WHETTED
London, Jan. 30.
The First Lord of the Ad- miralty, Sir Bolton Eyres Monsell, speaking at Lei- cester to-night, said that the moral strength of England, was being put to the test by. the proposals which she was now making to the world on the grave problem of dis
armament.
On solution of this problem, he said, the peace of the world must largely depend.
on
These proposals, which are like ly to be officially disclosed Thursday, were being made not by one political party but by
CRITICISED
DUTCH INDIES
POLICY
London, Jan. 80. The possibility that Holland will be compelled to reconsidor. her Open Door policy in the
Dutch East Indies was envisaged by the Dutch Minister, Mynheer van Swinderen, at a meeting in London to-day.
Holland's chief grievance is against the high tariff imposed by the Indian Government against sugar imports, and the Minister hinted at a possible change of policy when moving a vote of thanks to leer de Wilde, the Chief of the Juridical Section of the Dutch Colonial Omee, who read a paper on Dutch policy in the East Indles,
The Dutch Minister said that againet the Indian tariff walls
united England, and this fact, sugar were so high that anyone would give them the greatest pos- who tried to jump them
jumping to death. sible weight.
WAA
Ho dwolt on the prejudicial stories effect of the Indian Government's policy on the Netherlands Indies sugar industry and appealed for
The First Lord referred during i his speech to the absurd published regarding the recent meeting at Singapore between the
the
Naval Commanders-in-Chief of the, recognition of the mutual benefits East Indies and China Stations, of trade between India and and the Admirals In Command of, Dutch colony-Reuter. the Australian and New Zealand Navies. He said the meeting kyns merely one of their periodical and routine-talks-together-and-Binga-}· pore was geographically the most natural place to meet.-British Wirelcas.
CONTRACT BRIDGE
FINAL
DURHAM CANON
PASSES
DR. DAWSON-WALKER'S
DEATH.
(Our Own Correspondant),
(ity Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphío M espri Ordinance, 1881. Received, Jankary 21, 1.40 p.m.)
London, Jan. 31.
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH
With constant rumours of Hohenzollern restoration in Ger many, despite Nazi deniale, in- crossing interest is being taken in the movements Major Frai- herr von Sell, who has kept the ex-Kaiser in touch with developi
ments
many in Gormany for
FORTS.
KOWLOON UNION
CHURCH
PRESENTATION TO MR. & MRS. D. GOW
WEDNESDAY,
BRITAIN'S NEW AMBASSADOR
SIR ROBERT CLIVE PROMOTED
DESTINED FOR TOKYO
JANUARY 31, 1934.
RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.
THREE STUDIO ITEMS FOR TO-NIGHT
From Z. B. W. on a wavelength of 1855 metros:
4.30-7.30 p.m. Chinesa programme. 6.0.16 p.m Children's Studio: Concert.
7.30-10.30 p.m. European pro- gramme.
8 p.m. Local Time and Weather
London, Jan. 30. The King has been graciously, pleased to approve the appoint- ment of Sir Robert Henry Clive, His Majesty's Envoy Extra- ordinary and Minister Pleni- | potentiary at the Holy See, to 7.30-8.85 p.m. From the Studio. be His Majesty's Ambassador "A Travelogue Programme arrang- Frank Howard and played by Extraordinary and Plenipotent-the Orchestra of R.M.S. Empress of iary at Tokyo. in succession to Japan. Sir Francis Lindley who is shortly retiring,
Report.
ed by
8.35-8.45 p.m. *****
Three Fox Trots played by Debroy Somers Band,
"Nice Goings On"-With You Here
Dallelujah! I'm a Tramp.
"Nice Goings On"-Whatever You
Sir Robert Olive, was - born at Whitfield, Herefordshire, in Decem-and Mo Here. ber 1877, and was educated at Hal leybury School and Magdnien Cof- lege, Oxford. Through his mother, Lady Katherine Fielding, he was n grandson of the 8th Earl of Den- bigh.
SECOND VISIT.
Passing for the diplomatic ser- vice in 1902, he was appointed an attache at Rome and two years lator, when he ranked as a third secretary, he was transferred to Tokyo, Lator appointmente book him to Cairo, Berne, Stockholm, Peking. Munien, Tangler and Teheran.
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Promoted first secretary in 1915, ho had the delicate task, when in Stockholm in 1918, of negotiating. through the Swedish Government for the release of the British_sub- jects who were imprisoned In Russia after the Bolshevik revolu- tion. He was awarded the C.M.G., for his services.
Sir Robert Cilve was made a Counsellor of Legation in 1920, but three years later went to Munich as Consul-General and was there in
the midst of the Nazi rising, wit nessing Hitler's first great failure.
GREAT CHARM AND TACT.
R. E. LINDSELL AND M. E. POLITI WIN
Presiding at the annual meeting of the Kowloon Union Church The death is announced of the hold in the Church Hall last Messm. R. E. Lindsell & M. E. Politi won the final of the Contract Rev. Dr. Dawson Dawson-Walker, night, the Rev. Dr. E. L. Allen Bridge Tournament which was con-
Canon Residentuary of Durham, commented on the good work ac- cluded last night at the Sports and Professor of Divinity and Ee-complished during the past year Durham and also on a successful financial Club. They beat Messrs. J. F. clesiastical History at
year. He stated that with the co- Shan & P. Abesser by 2,600 points. University since 1919,
operation. and goodwill of the There was a large attendance of
Dr. Dawson-Walker won high congregation he was confident bridge enthusiasts to follow the honours at Oxford, and later be that that would lead them on in play, at the conclusion of the game' caine Principal of St. John's the future. Mrs. R. E. Lindsell presented the, College, Durham; He
Mr. J. Anderson and Mr. R. prizes.
theological Duncan numerous
wero elected to bo The prize presented by Messrs. Bennet Freres was won by Messrs.
Trustees for a period of five years M. David & L. A. Tobias. The
The following officera were prizes presented by the Graeco-
elected: Hon. Secretary:M1 Sir Robert Clive is a man Egyptian Tobacco Store, was won by Major Lockner & Captain Barry.
Major Duclos, called upon to say a few words before the prize dis- tribution, congratulated the win- ners on their success and the Com- mittee on the efficient manner in which the touranment_waz_con- ducted. He hoped that more tournaments would be run, open, or duplicate.
author of worka.
Was the
BRITISH FINANCE
POSITION
LATEST RETURNS
The
SATISFACTORY
ench.
8.45-9.18 p.m. From the Studio. Selections from "The Pirates of Penzance" with a few explanatory
member of the Philhar remarka by monic Society. Records kindly sup plied by Messrs. S. Moutric and Co,
9.16-9.30 p.m.
Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven,
Op. 27, No. 2).
Harold Bauer.
9.30-10 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by The Melody Team,
10-10.28 p.m.; from Opera Traviata (Verdi)..
Band, Belections
Creatore's Band. Aida--Introduction and Moorish
Ballet (Verdi). Aids-Grand Sfarch and Finale
(Verdi) Faust-(Gounod).
Creatore's Band.”
The Band of H. M, Coldstream Guards. 10.28 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press NewE
10.30 p.m. Close Down,
OLD D. B. S. SITE.
TO BE USED FOR POLICE
· ACCOMMODATION' Lying vacant since the Diocesan Boys School was removed to its now premises at Homuntin in 1926, the old site of this school at the junction of Bonham Road and Eastern Street will come into use in three or four month time.
In 1926 he was appointed Minia- ver at Teheran and in the following year was knighted (K.C.M.G.). Although not a Roman Catholic, he was given, last year, the post of Minister ance as there had been no Britishings will be erected on that side of
to the Holy See. The Appointment was of special import.
Altogether four wooden build- Minister at the Vatican since the
ground adjoining Eastern dispute over Malta in 1980. It was Street. These will be the tempor relations had been restored between the Upper Levels Police Station, therefore an indication that goodary accommodation for the men of Britain and the Holy See. ・・・・
which will soon be rebuilt on its. present site at Harbour View.
of
F. Sellwood; Hon, Treasurer-Mr. great charm and tact. He is also D, W. Fletcher. General. Com-one of the best golfers in the diplo mittee:-Mesdames Cook, Woods, matic service. British Wirelcaa Thomson, Watson, Gray, Messrs, and Special.
R. Taylor, J. Provan, H. Noble,
R. Duncan, A. W. Ingram, A. Chapman, W. Forsyth.
At the conclusion of the busi-
various
n
of #
SENATE BLOC
VICTORY
London, Jan. 30ness of the meeting, refreshments PREDICTS BIG SILVER latest Treasury returns were served, during which Mrs. show that ordinary revenue for A.W. Ingram, on behalf of the In thanking Major Duclos, Mr the current financial year up to congregation and the Lindsell took the opportunity to 27th January amounted to £515, Church organisations, made
At the corresponding, farewell presentation express the Committee's thanks to 625,652.
Continued from Page 1): the Sports Club for their kindness date of last year, the amount blackwood coal-skuttle, a carved and courtesy by placing the Club stood at £511,484,739..
white ivory bail and a vase, was votes at the last moment, thus pro- premises at the disposal of the Ordinary expenditure to date made to Mr. and Mrs. David Gow,viding the margin by which the organisation. But for the accom- for the current year totalled who are leaving the Colony, The Administration scored its triumph. modation it would have been very £566,397,332 as compared with presentation of three Ivory Two other Senators who favoured difficult to manage the tournament.£615,196,269 at the corresponding servietto rings from the Church the amendment were absent when Но also congratulated the com- date last year.--British Wireless. "boy" was also made.
the roll was called. petitors on their enthusiasm, and keenness.
LOCAL DOCTOR
ROBBED
THEFT OF · RADIATOR CAP
remand before Appearing on Mr. Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy this morning, on three charges of theft of a radiator cup, the property of Dr. I. Newton, at Barker Road, receiving, and assaulting an Indian constable, Ho Sam, a scavenging coolle, received a total of three months' imprison- ment
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF TRUTH IS ALWAYS PRESENT; IT | The Hon. Mr. A, E, Wood will' dis ONLY NEEDY TO LIFT THE IRON LIDS tribute the prizes at the annual speech on Friday, OF THE MIND'S EYE TO READ ITS day at Queen's College
February 9, at 11 am. ORACLES.-Émeraon.
The Hon. Transurer of the St. John
*
receipt of the following donation to
Qualified observers here express the opinion that the President is likely to favour some action similar to that provided in the Wheeler Amendment, if not identical with the sixteen to one proposal.
the
There will be one small brick building containing baths, a latrine and a kitchen, while the three sheds will consist of dormitories for the men, including a meas room.
It is estimated that the work of erecting theso sheds, for which tenders have been invited by the Government, will take three to four- months. The two large sheds will accommodate 28 men each, while the smaller one will have room for eight.
Ever since the Diocesan Boys' School was shifted, the grounds have been utilised for recreation by the Bellios Girls' School, for basket-ball and sometimes tennis.. It is stated that the erection of the sheds will not deprive the girls of the facilities of the playing ground as the sheds will be built on one and of the site, and will not affect the courts at all.
DARING ROBBERY
SHANGHAI GUNMEN MAKE BIG HAUL
robbery,
at
WHITE HOUSE MAY ACT
Some Congressmen told the The annual speech day of St. Paul's College will take place on Friday, Ambulance Brigado acknowledges with United Press that they expect the February 9, at 9 p.m. at the College grateful appreciation and thanks the White House to issue a new silvor when Sir Henry Pollock will distri- Brigade funds.From His Excellency proclamation to appease the grow-10 o'clock this morning, was per
A daring armed bute the certificates. At 7.30 pm the Governor and Lady Feel, $100.
ing demand for the more extensive there will be a concert.
Inclusion of silver in the United petrated in Peking Rond in the The business meeting of the Hong.C.L. (Police Branch)
A dance will be held in aid of the States monetary reserves, as in heart of the Settlement while at Lane dicated by the close vote in the crowds of Chinese and foreign kong Women's International Club
Crawford's Restaurant, will be held on Tuesday, Februar: Building, on Friday, Februray 2, at Pittman Amendment to the Gold
Exchange Senate and the adoption of the folk went about their business. at the Club Rooms, Chung Tin Build- Ing, ist floor at 6.15 pan. Prior to P., Dance music by kindness of Bill. the meeting tea will be sorved,
Cheero Band Admission: Genta $2.50; Ladies, $1; including light ***.
refreshments,
And Nirvana.
Four armed men entered a gold and sliver exchange shop and herded the five employees into a It is predicted in some quarters back room, threatened them with that President Roosevelt will aus death and procured the keys to Sub-Inspector Kirby sald the On Monday next, at 0 p.m., Dr.
thorise tho nationalisation of the shop safe; constable was on duty in Barker Reichelt will give the last lecture of
hia series en Buddhism. Instead of Chan Fong, a returned banisher, silver along the lines recommend- While ono. of them kept the Road about 5.20 a.m. on January the subject originally announced, he was sontenced to twelve months hard ed by the Committee or the clerks guarded, the others opened 28, when he saw the defendant will continue with that of the third labour, by. Mr. Hamilton, at the Nation, which suggested that the safe and emptied it, taking gold coming along carrying two bas-lecture, "Buddhist and Christian Central Magistracy this morning silver should be included in the bars, gold dust and other valu- kota. When opposite Dr. Newton's Viewpoints on Some Fundamentale was banished for a period of five Treasury's metallic reserves, but ables, totalling $10,000 in value. Defendant was arrested in Wanchal. house, defendant put his baskets | Religious Ideas," and will deal, among
They made their escape without down, and, going up to the car, other topics, with the ideas of Creation years in 1929. This was the fifth in smaller proportion than gold.
accasion on which he had returned. removed the radiator cap.
. Some authoritative pronounce any dißeulty.-Our Own Corres- mont from the White House is pondent. The constable, Gulam Rasool, Baid, in evidence, that he saw the death, two casca of diphtheria with two by Mr. Balfour in
Two cases of small-pox with ono Six weeks' hard labour was passed being anxiously awaited. "I'}} the Central wait to see what President Roose- defendant remove the radiator cap deaths, two cases of typhoid with one Magistracy this morning on Lam velt plans," Senator Wheeler said. and put it into his pocket. He death, six cases of meningitis with Sam, 26, barber, of Un Long, for "If he does nothing, thoh I will in- arrested defendant, and found the three deaths, and 65 deaths from falling to report to a Police Station, troduce another silver bill. cap in his pocket. On the way to tuberculosia, were reported to the Det-Sergeant Thorpe said defendant
local health authorities last week. On was under police supervision under Two blils designed to help silver the station, defondant struggle. Monday one case of amall-pox, four an order by Mr. Butters dated April have already been prepared by Mr. cases of diphtheria and one case of 11, 1033, for a period of two years, Henr B. Steagall, Democrat, of typhoid were also reported,
Defendant last reported In Septem- Alabama, Chairman of the House ber Innt year,
of Representative Committee on Banking and 'Currency-United uf Press.
and bit his hand.
เ
Defendant said, he picked the radiator cap from the road near "the car. Ho denied having bitten
the constable,
Inspector J. Murphy asked that a serious view be taken of the case,
this kind of theft was provalent on The Peak.
as
very
Mr. Hamilton convicted defend ant, and sentenced him to two months on the charge of theft and one, month on the charge of assault, the sentence to run con- secutively.
Mr. C. Renner, of 13, Feck_'Road, was the complainant In the Central Remarking that this kind Police Court this morning when a offence was becoming too Common, Chinese was charged before Mr. Bal- Mr. Hamilton, at the Central four for unlawfully receiving a stolen) Magistracy this morning, sentenced radiator cap. One month's hard Cheng Ting, a coolie, charged with NEW governor of HAWAII gimson said Mr. Ronner parked his Talkoo Dockyard, to two months' in- Inbour WRX Imposed. Inspector theft of a quantity of brans from the car in May Road. The cap was stolen prisonment. Wong Sang, another President RadBayo}t--has ` ́no- and the defendant was arrested in coolie, charged with theft of Wyndham Street by a detective. The quantity of oakum and two uns of 3; Poindexter, to be Governor of minated the Hewalian, Mr. Joseph complainant had a police permit to white paint from the Dockyard also park his car thers.
received two months Imprisonment, Hawaii,-Reuter.
Washington, Jan. 30.7%
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