THE HONGKONG TELEGRAM TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1934.
WINSTON CHURCHILL MAKES SENSATIONAL
WATSON'S PAY A DIVIDEND
Considerably Improved Results
LOSS ON CANTON BRANCH
An increased balance of $90,000 on the working necount over. last year and an increased net profit of $37,055.00 woro reported at the annual general meeting of Messrs A. S. Watson and Co., Ltd, held in the Jacobean Ituom at the Hongkong Hotel this morning.
Mr. D. E. Clark was in the chair, and there were also presen the Hon. Sir Shouson Chow. Kt. Mr. J. Scott Harston and Mr, A. B Stewart (directors), Mossrs. J. A Tarrant, J, M. Wong, P. C. Potts W. S. Bailey, J. L. Quie, J. E. Jup¬ Peter Wong, J. F. Grosa, Lo Chung. wan, F. S. Stapleton, H. Sommer Wony Kin-tapi and Croucher (ohareholders).
N.V.A.
CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. Proving the adoption of the roport and statement of accounts, Mr. Clark said:-Contlemen, The ruport and statement of accounts having been in your hands for the prescribed neried, I propose with your approval, to take them as read,
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Sir Samuel Hoars, who da. clares, that Mr. Churchill has discovered another maro's- nost.
S.W.B. FAREWELL
PARADE
BREACH OF HOUSE PRIVILEGES
SIR SAMUEL HOARE AND LANCASHIRE
MINISTER RETORTS
"MARE'S-NEST”
London, April 16.
MR. WINSTON CHURCHILL FURNISHED A SENSATION in the House of Commons this evening when he asked leave "to refer a matter of grave im- portance to the Committee of Privileges."
AN
Me, Winston Churchill.
A SUNDAY BRIDE.
CHARGE
GERMANY'S NOTE
TO BRITAIN
(Continued from Pago 1.)
Commone by the Foreign Secrt- tary, Sir John Simon, in reply to a question...
NOURISHING SCORPION
FRENCH COMMENT ON TROTSKY
Paris, Apr. 10. The Rightist newspapers aro The Note states that, in regard Inconaal by the discovery that M. to the estimates for the army Trotsky has been living in France 054.6 million Reichsmarke, which
represents an increase of 172 and inveigh against the Govorn millions, the "increased expondi- ment for allowing "a scorpion to Froach he nourished" in the Lure is necessary for the prepara-bosom.
tions due to take place in course
of the budget your for the con- Echo de Paris demands an Imme- version of the Reichswehr into a disto Judicial enquiry anto short service nrmy.".
why a dangerous revolutionary
The allocation of these sums in has been given unheard of arivi- the budget for this purpose arises lores to enable him to found a
Fourth International. from the state of the negotiations; in regard to the disarmament. question,
Le Martin roundly attacks M. Chautemps, who was Minister for the Interior when permission to
Franco rosido 'in
Was given Trotsky.
"
NAVY OBSOLESCENCE.
tho Expenditure for
naval budget has been estimated at 238 million Reichsmarka. This in- creased expenditure of 50 millions a due to the increasing cost of the systematic renovation of long since obsolete units of the Ger- Publicity "to this renegade."
Now that the secret is out, it fa inan fleet, the replacement of which, partly on the ground of the expected that the Government will
The Leftist press, however, re- arts that there has been much ado about nothing: Humanito do
Bring the subtle plot to give
Mr. Churchill proceeded to make accusations MISS ESTHER CARVALHO WED
TO MR. CARLOS DA SILVA against the Secretary of State for India, (Sir Samuel Hoare) and others, including Lord Derby, alleging
Silver satin was chosen for her grossly irregular conduct in bringing pressure to bear wedding gown by Miss Esther
de Sousa Carvalho, security of the crews, can no request Trotsky to seek another
refuge. Reuter on witnesses giving evidence viewed members of the Chamber Maria before the Select Committee of Commerce and counselled them daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. longer be postponed.
The Budget of the Air Ministry to alter their evidence. Eventually Boltrae to Lucas Carvalho, whon on Indian Constitutional Re-the evidence was withdrawn and she married Mr. Carlos Maria
entirely different documentida Silva, son of Mr. and Mrs. cannot be regarded as an arma-in the sphere of air transport'gen-
Armando Maria da Silva, last Sun-ment budget. It consists of a erally.
n Estimates for alt protection presented, [10rm.
budget for air transport and afternoon at the Rosary The charges were warmly
The Speaker ruled that Mr.
protection. It is Rev. Fr.budget for air
amount to 50 million Reichsmarks. out a prima Church, Kowloon. The denied by Sir Samuel Hoare, Churchill had made
estimated that the expenses for L. Rossi officiated.
air- transport will amount to 160 AIR RAID PROTECTION. The results for the year shows
who explained exactly what hap- facie case.
Sir Samuel Hoare welcomed an!
The brido's silver watin gownmillon Reichamarks against the considerable improvement on
In last year's budget only 13 Investigation. He
Was flatshed with 4 long previous year's 77 millions.. the previous year. The balance of
IN HONOUR OF COL. pened.
r. Winston Churchill nascried impartial
millon Reichsmarks were provided working account being over $90,-
RAIKES
that when Sir Samuel Hoare, in thought the Committee would find train trimmed with a single spray
alteration
for this purpose since the organisa the .the
in
AIR SUBSIDY. of orange blossoms. Her long 000 better, with an increased net
1033, learned what evidence the that
tion of air protection was, at that This increase is due to the re-time, only in its first stage. The profit of 837,055.90. Under the
A farewell parade to Lieut. Col.anchester Chamber of Commerce memorandum was due to repre circumstances the Board feels
cap-like fashion, was also trimmed India. with
placement of the obsoleto aeroplane nowly-doveloped organisation is de- legation at that time in
blossome. justified in recommending a small G. T. Raikes, D.S.O., O.C. the 1st proposed to submit to the indian sentatives of the. Lancashire de-veil, set in place in the Intest Sho Enquiry, he said, would proven-led a shear as arum lilies and material of the private German air voted to the protection of the civil
transport company, dividend, and trust this, and the Battn. the South Wales Borderers, Select Committee.
Lufthansa, population against air attack. Its that Mr. Churchill had found an maldon hair forn. proposed allpention to Reserva who is leaving for England on he with others,
which, an in other countries, re-activity consists in the erection of Saturday to take up an appolyt notably
other mare'a nest, etc.. will meet with your approval, ment an instructor at the Senior Derby (forme.
gasproof cellars, the training of Four bridesmaids were in atten-ceives Government subsidies; to ex- gasproo
harmless Opposition leaders supported We regret that our
for increased squnds for the rendering. the resolution and the Primo dance. They wore the Misses penace Branch again made a loss on the Oflicers School at Sheerness, took alinister of War) the Marray Parade exerted pressure
Govern- Emilie Carvalho, Carolina Silva, security in air and for the in- of poisonous gasce, the development year's working. The Aerated Place on
Minister expressed the on the Chamber, Ground this morning.
ment's full concurrence.-British Carmen Silva and Cissy da Silva, stallation of lighting and wireless of a fire extinguishing avstem, the Water business there took some
Their frocks were of blue organdic direction-finding systems owing to training of special aquads for wart- time to recover from the effects
and were set off with hats, gaunt-winter operations and night flying Ings, technical repairs and the ren- on long distance lines; and to the dering harmless of poisonous gases of the cholera epidemic of the
lets and muffs to match.
development of oversen air trans- and other similar measures.—Bri- previous year; and although sales were fairly satisfactory, the high
Cantan
Lorc
The Battalion turned out at with the resul strength with the fife and drum that the propose band. There were on parade evidence was Major, RG. Lochner, M.C., Majorundamentally
A.R. altered, P. Gottwaltz, M.C., Capt.
duties imposed on raw materials. Smenthers, Capt. V.J.F. Popham, Mr. Churchill
and the adverse exchange rate as Capt. N.R.G. Tucker, Capt. H.M.sa.o that he are not doubt that the between Canton and Hongkanzlerden. Capt. C.P.G. de Winton nction of Sir Samuel Hoare and
which have factors
Lord Derby was well-intentioned. tributed to the unsatisfactory and several subalterns..
worz
con-
results. Prices were increased Brevet Lieut. Col. A.E. WHliams, during the year under review. D.S.O., M.C., is to succeed Lieut. O.C. the South and given favourable conditions, Col. Raikes ny we hope to show better results this year.
Wales Borderers and
In times such as we are ex-ment on May 12.
periencing, it is very necessary to
pay extra attention to expenili.] ture in all directions; and I can
THE NEW O. C.,
"GROSSLY IRREGULAR.”
Wireless.
CROWN LAND SALES.
TWO SHAMSHUIPO LOTS SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION
orango
of
necessary
Whiteaways
JAWAY-LAIDLAWIG COLDI
MEN'S DEPARTMENT.- .NEW SPORTS SHIRTS
The bride's brother, Mr. Alvaro port and of seientific investigation tish Wireless. Botelho, gave her away, while Messrs. A. J. Reod and F. X. Soares performed the duties Best men.
After the ceremony, a large attended the In bringing the matter to the Two lots at Shamshuipo CT number of friends
auctioned at the offices of the Public will leave attention of the House, he had no works Department yesterday, the reception held at No. 6, Jordan England to take over the appoint-thought of impugning their per-purchasers in both cases heing Chin-Road, which is the bride and
bridegroom's new home. sonal motives, but he felt it to be
По 250. grossly Irregular for members of AL $3 per sq. ft., a rectangular sec-
A gowa of blue French crepel he Commission to press witnesses tion bordering on Tung Chau Street,
with an area of 2,002 sq. ft. was pur and light cont, with hat, shoes an o alter their evidence.
was worn by th The House agreed to Mr. Win-lehased by Mr. Shum Kee, of 145 Kiu bag to match,
The owner did not bride on leaving the reception nssure shareholders that special of age and the son of the late on Churchill's motion, after a Klang Street. care is being taken, and will conLieut. Col. D E. Williams, V.Dhorus of approval by the leaders disclose his plans in respect of this The honeymoon is to be spent in tinue to be exercised, to ensurJ.P.. of Pen-y-Bryn, Shirley Drive, if all sections of the House, Includ. sile, whileh le registered as New Kow-JapRI******* that costs are reduced to
and minimum,
every possible economy effected.
Turning to the balance sheet. I think there is very little that calls for spesial mention.
Land and Buildinga, Particulars of Properties, which had viously been shown in detail, do not now appear. Our auditors consider it unnecessary.
1-
Lieut. Col. Williams is 46 years
appointed
The Secretary of State for India said he would welcome the enquiry. It would provide a chance once again to prove that Air. Churchill had found a mare's-nest,
SIR SAMUEL EXPLAINS.
loon Inland Lot No. 2201.
The second lot, registered na Now! Kowloon Intarul Lot No. 1924, was) offered at $2.50, and was purchased at this rate by Mr. Kong Sun, Powell'i Building, who paid a total of $2,700 It is intended to build Chinese tenement houses on the site, which has an brea of 1,110 eq. ft. and is situated and at the junction of Apliu St. Poplar St.
Both lots are held from the Crown
Hove. He was curated at Moxing Sir Samuel Hoare! mouth Grammar School, and Sandhurst and joined the South Wales Horderers as a Sud. feut in 1907, and was Lieutenant two years later. Soan after the outbreak of the Great w he became Canlain. For seven months in 1916 he was Adjutant and in 1918 received the best of Malor. the wank haing substantiated in 1925. Four years Churchill, Sir Samuel added that fe extension for a further period of brevet of the Manchester Chamber of Com-24 years. ngs he received the
merce's original memorandum Licut Colonel.
secmed to him to destroy any negotiations between Manchester (which eventually had a happy issue) even He felt bound to bring this to of the Manchester
In the course of his reply to Mr. for a period of 75 years, with option
THE N.Y.K. LINE.
TRAGIC FINALE
FORTUNE VANISHED IN -
CRASH OF 1910
Paris, Apr. 16. Henri Rochette, who committed auleide by cutting his throat out- side the Law Courts on Saturday, is described as the "Staviaky of 1910."
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AERATED WATER PLANT. Aerated Water Machinery and Plant, shows a considerable in- He Baw service during the
A millionaire banker at the head crease, due to the installation in
of 20 blg companice and the own-1 Canton of a complete water dis-Great War, being G. S. 0.3 thance of
the 29th. Division and Inter india end
the er of luxury palaces tling plant. The installation of
having command this plant was completed late in Battalion of the South Wales Bor. ocurring.
NEW TRANS-PACIFIC SUMMER Riviera, he amassed a fortune of £8,000,000 before the crash canie June last year, and after som derers. From January Leathe notice
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
in 1910. Then he was sentenced minor trouble to commends - July 1918 he was Brigadier Major Chamber. It is now worlding satisfactorily, with the Mediterranean Expati-
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha advises to three years' imprisonment. Our factories in Hongkong and tionary Fores in Gallipoll aud | EFFORTS UNSUCCESSFUL. Ithat the following new arrangements
So widespread was the belief in Canton are now equipped with Herpt, and during Os falling!
have been made in the schedule of the
innocence, however, that Mara and Chich, his tho
modern
His efforts, however, were m-liners Asama mast
nat and year was G. 5. O. (France) with
Chamber did Mary which aro on the trans-Pacific crowds demonstrated against the machinery. Unless due to the rank of temporary Major. He encanful. The
sentence, and the Chamber was foreseen circumstances further then joined the Rhine Army as nothing as a result of the repre-service:
Asama Maru:-leaves dongkong inundated with lotters of protest. oxpenditure of any importanco Brigadier Major and In 1921 pentations he made.
Recently sentenced to two years' should not be necessary for some was appointed Assistant Military It was not until four months, July 4; arrives at Shanghai at day; arrives Sceretury in India. Two years later Inter that representations along 6 am., July 6 and leaves in the after-imprisonment for pubilahing a Stocks and Sundry Stores takon he received the appointment of the sime lines were made by the Nagasaki on July 7, morning, and share-pushing financial paper, he together are down $18,009 odd. G. S. O. 2 India and from February Lancashire delegation that went is in the afternoon of the same appealed, but the Court of Appeal In previous balance sheets theso 1929 until March 1931 Koll ato Indin. It was this that induced lay; arrives at Kobe on July 8,1 added a year to his sentence. Upon have been shown separately, On similar appointment with the the Manchester the suggestion of our auditore, Scottish Command. they now appear in one on
yours,
Atomfinged in desuntales on five I have no further remarks to make, Gentlemen, and i now beg, occasions during the Great War was awarded the French War
avill
#1
the
mond their Renter,
Chamber
noon of same
to'n the morning, and sails in the evon-learning the verdiet, Rochette pull- memorandum.ng for Yokohama: she will keep toed out a razor and cut his throat.
her old schedule from Kolie.
Reuter Special.
ANOTHER VERSION,
conclluted
London, An 18,
TIN RESTRICTION.
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
JOINS SCHEME ···
Singapore, Apr. 16,
GERMAN REPLY
·BRITAIN'S, QUERY ON
ARMAMENTS
London, Apr. 16.
Chichibu Maru-Leaves Hongkong at 9 a.m. on August 1 arrives at Shanghai on the morning of August to propose that the report and Phase the 35, pod the D, 5 0.
13, and sails in the afternoon of the With the Government's full some day; due at Nagasaki afternoon statemont of accounts as present- ed be adopted and that the alloca in 1018. Other medals he holds tion of profits as recommended bare 1914-15 Star, the British concurrence; the 1ouse of Com-of. August 4 end anils in the evening War Medal and the Victory Medal. ons arcopted a motion moved by of the same day; arrives at Kobe on namely To passed,
Mr.. Winston Churchill that cer- August 6 in the morning and sails on pay Dividend of 30 cents per share
tain matters which ho claimed August at pm, for Yokohama; schedule from Kôbe to San Francisco absorb $15,000.00; }
1 brosch of the unchanged. which place to Reserve Fund $23,000.00; circumstances in having so well privileges of the House be re- write off Building. Improvements dealt with conditions that, ferred for Investigation to the
Sir John Simon announced In $7.660.07; transfer to Chinese have been quite beyond our con Committee of Privileges.
the House of Commons to-day that Staff Superannuation Fund $5, trol. I have no doubt that next
Mr. Churchill contended that a
the German Government had re 000.00; and carry forward to next year will see still further im-
piled to the British inquiry con ecount $92,547.28 total, $175,207.- provement in the Company's posi- serice of negotiations with the
cerning increased armaments ex- tion. I have now much pleasure Indian Section of the Manchester 38.
penditure, as indicated in the ro After this has been seconded I is Reconding the adoption of the Chamber of Commerce amounted
cently announced Berlin budget, shall be planned to answer ques report and statement of accounts to pressure being brought to bear upon them to procure a funda- tions in connection with tho.ca-l The motion was adopted.
The Legislative Council to-day The German Government had counts to the best of my ability, Mr. J. Scott Harson, the pin, mental alteration in the evidence
Mr. Bailey: I am glad to nots Sir Sheuson Chow, Kt, and Mr. already submitted to the Joint passed through all its stages the supplied the information in the Production Restriction Bill form of a note, sald the Foreign the improvement on the current A. B. Stewart were re-elected to Select Committee on Indian Connoill bring the Straits Set Secretary, the relevant portion of
Board of Directora on the stitutional Reform. roport over that of the previous the
Mr. Churchill asserted that tlements into line with the Malay, which would he published. your and that every nessibla motion of the chairman seconded
Asked if the note showed that pressure was exerted by the Gov- States and
and other tin-producing
German re-armament was proceed- economy is being affected to still by Mr. P. C. Potte.
Company's On the motion of Mr. J. E. Jun. crnment and came primarily from areas. A further improve the
Secretary for India, Bir The Straits Settlements hitherto to a considerable extent, Sir postion and bring us a return of acorded by Mr. F 8. Stanton the the goodMuldenda which houg! Mr. C. A. Barnard Brown, A.C.A., Samuel Houro, but arose also hun heen eutside the scope of the John replied that it would in the bran paid by this Company in the and Mr. S. T. Butlin, A.CA.. were from the fact that Lord Derby, restriction scheme and their agree-interests of us all If we examined
tion. Rauter. past. I think the Company is to re- petod auditors at a romusers who was a leading member of the ment has been widely sought the note before I answer that ques-
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