Response of Agriculture
TO PROTECTION OF BRITISH MARKET
London, Aug.. 30.-
A review of the duties on car- tain horticultural products or ginally imposed in 1932 has been
EMPRESS OF BRITAIN CRUISE
SHIP-TO-SHORE
TELEPHONE SERVICE
recent
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
TEXTILE STRIKE
EFFECT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1934.
KOWLOON DRAMA
CROWN SUGGESTS MOTIVE
FOR DOUBLE MURDER
A crime pamionet was suggested
by the Crown when, at the Rowicon": Magistracy before Mr. E. I. Wynne.t
RADIO BROADCAST
From The Studio.
Jones yesterday afternoon, they A Talk On "Clemenceau” re-opened the trial of Keung Chi-pan, young Christian, who was charged
311 Laichikek Road on July 21 last. with the murder of a young couple, Yim Chun and Keung Wal-lon,`nt
completed by the import duties round-the-world cruise of the mloyees' week and anticipated poormon, and that, we suggest, is the metres (845 kilo-cycles),
Advisory Committee, and the Treasury have issued an order for their continnuance, with slight modification.
In recommending the duties in 1932, the committee referred to the necessity for improved marketing, and particularly for organised assembling, grading and packing, and stated that, subject to these and other considerations, it was not their Intention to recommend
any alteration in the general scheme of Protection before the Autumn of 1934.
The urticle quoted below is taken from a publication issued by the York stock market have been
The following reports on the Now American Telephone and Tele-ceived through Mesora. Swan, Culbert- graph Co.. New York:
"Another striking example of a report on yesterday's markets:
son & Fritz: The Wall Street Journ the rapid progress being made in Stocks were irregularly lower, due to commercial radio telephony has the textile strike, the fact that steel relations with the muriered girl be
"The accused man apparently had been furnished by the
corporations are reducing the em-fore she came to live with the other motive for the crime," sald Mr. W. cartondings, Gold and silver issues J. Lockhart-Smith, Assistant Crown have rallied. Sugara were strang, | Soltelter, comfueling the proceedings
templating a minimum export price. Objections, one of which was the The Bonds market was unsettled, due Chinese ban against marriage, ba to the weakness of United States Gov- surname, appeared to have been up- twern couple; bearing the arma Frnment issues, due to uncertainty re-held by the family of the giri, said garding the forthcoming refinancing the Asistant Crown Solicitor. This The Curb Exchange The gmin market firmed, due to the father, but without success, although was irregular, accused nd interviewed the girl's strength of Corn, owing to expected her to live with any other man after he pointed out that it was wrong for Hullish private crop estimates.
Canadian Pacifle liner Empresa of Britain. At frequent Intervals throughout the voyage the ship maintained contact with the radio telephone stations of the American Telephono and Telegraph Com- papy at San Francisco and New York, enabling more than 100 of integers to talk with friends nd relativea in 'every quarter of the United States as well as points in Canada. In all. 113 calls were
completed.
The Empress left New York on January 4 on an eastward voyage around the world and back to New York again by way of Suez and the Straits of Malacca. This ship. Is As a result of their review, the having telephone service with one of the transatlantic liners committee now state that while the Bell System, and arrangements there is still much to be done. in-were made to keep in touch with dustry as a whole has responded the radio
telephone stations at New York or, ut San Francisco well to the call made on it.
throughout the voyage.
CONSUMER NOT HIT.
to
13,000-MILE CALL
due to a report that Cuba in con- for the Crown.
The stock market was dull and no- 9. C. & P. New York office cable: derately lower.
New York & Chleagu Swan, Culbertson & Fritz: reports received through
baving Bred with him. He threatened, in the heneing father, to kill the girl.
then of the
CLASSICAL PROGRAMME.
From ZBW on a’wavelength of 356
1-2.15 pm, European Programme. 1 pm Local Time and Weather Roport.
1,03 pm. Recorded Music. 1.15 p.m. A Relay of the Hong- kong Hotel Orchestra from the Hong- kong Hotel Grill Room (by courtesy of the Management).
1.30 p.m.
Reuter Press Bulletins,
Rugby Press News, etc.
2.15 p.m. Close Down. 4-7 pm. Chinese Programme,
tlons, London and New York Stock 7-10.30 p.m. European Programme. 7 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quota-
and Commodity (ustations.
Charles Carlisle (Tenor). 7.38-8 p.m. From the Studio, A Pianoforto Recital by Mrs. Mura
Kanis.
Programme,
7.08-7.30 p.m. Variely. SongWhat more can I ask Song-Brighter than the Sun. The action of the)
Crime Reconstructed. market was discouraging. Washing-
Anona Winn (Soprano). Band-Tho Gay Ninetie- inflationary, while general news, is visits to the floor
In reconstructing the crime. Mr. Waltz Medloy, ton news continues, to be mostly anti. Lockhart-Smith said that after two featureless. The textile strike itunnitantion and
Debroy Somera Band, ascertain the Song-Why can't this night. warn the couple, the tion has not improved. The decline accused returned on the morning of Song Farewell to arms.
go on forever? in Sterling is being watched closely, July 21. He had previously bought n The American & Foreign Power's chopper at Lascar Row, and brought earning totalled 33,390,700 for the 12 his suitcase over
from Hongkong months ended June 10th, against leaving it at the Gospel Tabernacle $5,686,700 the previous 12 months,nt Yaumati before setting out. There is a general consensus of
Business done: 450,000. "The feature of the record minde
He got on to the roof, through an evidence na to large increase in by the ship was the telephone calls
untenanted floor in the same block, Home production and as to the ad- completed while she was on the
commodity and by means
1. Schumannas Carnaval, Op. No. 9. of a rope, lowered Messrs. | himself to the third floor of No. 211.
(a) Preambule; (b) Pierrot; (c) vance made in marketing methode, opposite side of the world. Be-
Through an open window he gained Arlequins (d) Valso Noble; (c) and from no quarter has it been tween Singapore and Hongkong, Grain: The market was strong in access into the rear cubicle where the usebius; (f) Florestan; (R) Co-
a total of 40 calls was completednuticipation of bullish
couple were sleeping, and stabbed both Letters Dansantes; (J) Chiarina; (k) quette; (b) Roplique-Papillons; (1) suggested that prices general have
private es- of them. been affected to the detriment of California, Texas, Florida, Wis-iniates the Canadian Spring Wheated to clear, a baniboo palisade be- (o) Valse Allemando-Paganini; (P)
points in Massachusetts, ates to-morrow. Markel newa es.
In escaping down the rope, he fall-naissance; (n) Pantalon et Colombine;
Chopin (1) Estrella; (m) Recon the consumer. In these circum-consin and numerous other parts crop at 246,000,000 'bushels. stances, they see no
tween two back yards, and crashed: Aven; (q) Promenade; (r) Pause: reason to of this country na well as Canada, Cotton: There was some doubt of on a pile of jars. A severed foot (8) Marche des Davidsbundler, recommend any reduction in the Most of these calls involved radio fuil response to the strike call, but tendon left a red trail up to a point
and wire circuits of 10,000 miles the market eased on that end on fa- where he took refuga in
2. Cradle Song-Brahms. measure of production afforded byar more in length. One call, to yourable weather conditions. Prices way, and was discovered by Police Report.
an alley-
B p.m. Local Time and Weather the existing duties, and the pro- Halifax, N.S., across the Pacific
8.63.8.28 p.m. Light Orchestral posals for changes are limited to and the American continent. ordered to commence at 11.30 p.m. on
Music. a few enges in which they were covered a distance of nearly 13,000 Saturday. The refusal of manufac
Blood Smeared Knife. satisfied that some further assis mites. As the ahip rounded turers to arbitrate will probably pre-Begule, who had received two parcels Evidence was given by Dr. R. 3. Boraco and steamed up past the ripitate the textile strike, tance should 10 afforded im-
Philippines and the China const,
from Sergeant Allan. The first Ruliber: The market was steady on parcel, which was given to witness mediately.-British Wirclenn.
passengers called up New York, Trade buying. The strength of near-on July 23, contained Palm Beach, Houston and a score by positions is indicative of higher ribbon tin which contained some dark typewriter of other places In the United prices. There was an unconfirmed brown fluid. On examination, this Policeman's Holiday (Ewing).
Marek Weber and His Orchestra. States..
rumot of an expreled decrease of fuld was found to contain "Culle
6,000 tons in the London stocks were completed from
of blood. The second parcel, received Parade of the Tin Soldiers (Jessel). numerous other points along the rubber due to exports to Rassie. on July 24, contained a "Puma" scout
New Light Symphony Orchestra. route; in the Atlantic, off Asla
knife, smeared with a brown
8.28-8.45. p.m Sugar: The market was firm and stance. On
Vocal Gema from Minor, in the Red Sea and the active, A better spot" demand was found banian blood present.
examination, witness Light Operas, BALANCE TO BE PAID Indian Ocean, and at various evidence in anticipation of a pos-packages were returned to Sergeant
across the Pacific Ocean. gr. points
ible sinknum export price of Cuban Allan on July 26, Until the ship reached Ceylon Dow Jones Averages: contact was maintained through the ship-to-shore stations at San o Industrials Franelsco. Thereafter, the ship 20 Hails Rwung over to the transpacific 20 Utitles stations at San Francisco, through Bonds which traffic was routed until the 11-Commodity Index 12.51 ship reached the. Panama Canal.
18 Leading Stocks,
SOUTH AFRICA'S WAR DEBT
A
TO-DAY
London, Ang, 30.
Treasury announcement issued to-day states:-"At the end of the war, the Union of South Africa' owed some 116 millions to this country in spect of war debt, which by 1931 had been reduced by repayments to 71⁄2 millions. A sum of "£337,500 is payable annually on account of interest on this debt,
re-
were
When the suspension of inter- governmental debts was agreed upon under the Hoover Mora- torium and arrangements afterwards made at the Lausanne Conference, South Africa genur ously decided not to avail hierweit of the offer to suspend this war debt payment, and has continued it regularly up to the present time. His Majesty's Government in the Union have now expressed a desire to repay the whole of the debt outstanding, namely £74 millions, on the 31st instant, and bis Majesty's Government in the Kingdom have gratefully accepted the offer.British Wireless,
be
CHINA FINANCES
MINISTRY DENIES
STRINGENCY
Nanking, Aug. 31.
strike in the textile industry has been look temporarily lower, A general Sergeant Davies, who was on patrol.
human
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In Spring-Overturo (Goldmark). Along the Banks of the Volga
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
(Borchort),
You akall be the King of my
Marek Weber and His Orchestra.
Heart (Stolz).
Country Girl (Monckton). | Lilae Time (Schubert). Boll:
Columbia Light Opera Company.
Dr. J. Smalley, senior medical of- Aug. 29 Aug. 30 cer at the Kowloon, Hospital, gave evidence that, at 4.45 am. on July 92.7621, he examined a
Chinese, Keung 36.12 Chi-pan, whom he recognised as the 20.66 defendant. The man had been brought to the hospital by Sergeant Davis. He had a wound on the left shin and another on the inner sido of the left ankle. There was a small bruised area on the left side of the chest. He had lost a fair amount nf blocd. Witness believed that blood would have been projected from the Inner left ankle wound when the man was walking. A small artery had been severed in the ankle wound. The man was discharged from the hospital on August 14.
"The Empress has a transmitter Amer. Can rated at about 500 watts. The Amer. Smelting & Ref. radio channels are short wave. Amer. Tel. & Tel.- somewhat below the 100-meter Auburn -band.~~~~The shore stations have J., Case power of about 15 kilowaits and Du Pont employ directional autennas.".
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COMING UNIVERSITY
PRODUCTION
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last two productions of the Hong- Those who saw either of the kong University Arts Association, Sheridan's "Rivals" and Oscar Wilde's "Importance of Being Earnest," will be glad to know that the University players intend to stage another play early in the autumn, probably on Saturday, October 6.
Union Pacifie
Westinghouse E. & M.
ARMY WELFARE
WORK
WEEKLY DANCES TO BE HELD
Evidence was given of two post- mortems by Dr. J. B. Mackle, medical officer in charge of the Kowloon Public Mortuary. At 9.30 a.m. on July 21, he conducted a post-mortem on the bady of Yim Chan, identified by Yim H, brother of deceased, and Yung Cheung (C 409). Death whs caused through a wound in the heart and internal hemorrhage.
On the same morning, Dr. Mackie conducted a post-mortem on the body of the womon, Koong Wai-Inn. The Injuries and cause of death were similar to those of Yin Chun,
Plans Of House,
Mr. H. J. Best, overseer attached to the PW.D, presented seven plans of No. 211 Laichikok Road, third floor. Ile gave evidenco of visiting
The choice on this occasion is for Garrison Charitable and Wel-This house was empty and reconstruc A further effort to raise money No. 241 Lalchikok Road on July 23, "Hamlet." and, by way of giving fare purposes is being made by tion work was in progress. Hongkong an opportunity to see the Garrison Entertainments Com the unusual once again, (the Wilde mitteo in the form of weekly of taking numerous photographs near Sergeant II. N. Moran gave evidence production was carried out entire dancea at the garrison. Lecture and in No. 11 Lalchikek Road, and! ly tu black and white), Shake-Hall, commencing on September after
this, Sergeant Allan speare's play will be staged in 7. They will be held overs Fri. evidence of taking the two packages who produced and acted in "The fall is required for other pur-lovened until next Tuesday - modern dress. Mr. R. R. Campbell, day except on such days when the
to Dr. Begbie Importance of Being Earnest," will again undertake the duties will me given to patrons.
poses. In such cases early notice
of producer, while according to
prepared. The|
to Introduce
In order to dispel the rumour that the Chinese Government will
heavily
in debt at the end of the current Anancial year and is re sorting to the flotation of internal and external loans, a high official ginald Woolley and Mga Yvonne for these dances and the floor la present arrangements, Mr. Re- The Hall has been redecorated of the Ministry of Finance made a Langley, both of whom have being specially statement assuring the publie that
proved their outstanding ability Committee hopen the financial position of the Cento Hongkong audiences during the several novelty attractions, tral Government In budgeting Importance
past two or three years, will play attached to opening Up venue sources through economic development and construction en terprise instead of by placing additional burdens on the people, while n policy. of drastic retrench- ments in administrative expenses
Netos.
sound.
IN WIRELESS TOUCH
gavo
At this point, the case wik nd-
Paris.. Geneva.
was leading parts. That Mr. Woolley The admission will be $1.60 Berlin.
will undertake the onerous role of for gentlemen, ladies being ad-Helsingfors. Hamlet is exactly as it should be, mitted by courtesy though it departa very widelymittea. from the type of part in which ho
customer.
of the Com-Oulo.
Athens Milan
Viennn.
Aug. 29. .75.26/32 16.21 12.644 .228
A
Recital br
Columbia Light Opera Company. 8.45-9 p.m. A Violin Renee Chemet.
Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso (Saint-Saens, Op. 28). Serenade (Pierne). Serenado (Tosellis,
9-9.30 p.m. From the Studio,
A Talk on "Clemenceau" by Mr. H. C. Macnamara,
9.30 p.th. London.1 p.m. Stock and Commodity Reuter Press Bulletins, Quotations.
Flute Concerto (Mozart).
9.45-10.30-p.m.-Classical Concert
John Amadio. Andante and Finale, Orchestral-"Ruins of Athens"
Overture (Beethoven). The Pablo Casals Symphony Orchen. Orchestral-"Ruins of Athena"-
tra conducted by Pablo Casala.
Turkish Murch (Beethoven).
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto in B Flat Major.
conducted by Karl Alwin. (Brahms, Op. 83), Arthur Rubenstein (Planoforte) and The London Symphony Orches
tra conducted by Albert Contes. lat Movement-Allegro non troppo. 2nd Movement-Allegro appas..
sionato.
3rd Movement-Andante. 4th MovementAllegretto grazioso, (Those records are kindly loaned by a listener).
10.30 p.m. Reuter Press Bulletins, flugby Mid-day Press News, Further London Stock and Commodity quota- tions, followed by New York Opening Quotations.
10.40 p.m. Close Down.
KZRM PROGRAMME.
To-day'a brondenst by KZRM, 6.00 pm-Studio Värlotles, 6.30 p.m.-Requests.
6.10 p.nt-Spanish Informational Period.
6.30 p.m.-English Informational Period.
7.00 pan-Associated.
Alexander, the Mystic,
Oil Co.-
Charities
7.20 p.m.-Associated Programme Talks by Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy and Mrs. Hilton Carson and Guest Artists.
7.15 p.m.-Yeo Programme. 8.00 pm Songs of the Philippines -Paclenola V. Montalbo.
8.15 pmDollar Steamship Pro- grammo-Mr. and Mrs. John Smith.
8.10 pm-Welcome Tourist Pro- grammo for passengers aboard the Duliar B.. Pres. Coolligo.
8.56 p.m.-Stock Quotations.
9.00 pm--Nash Orchestra Pro
10.00 pm-Sign Off,
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kills them
In view of the worthy purposo Buenos Aires. has pleased his admirers hitherto, for which these dances are being Shanghal, Those who know his versatility, held it is hoped that much support New York. is being carried out Centre however, are confident that his will be forthcoming, as in the
Amsterdam acting in the forthcoming, produc-; tion will compel the degree of at local military charities have prae
110% praise to which he is by now nebud to rely more or less on yolun- Bucharest JD% lary subscription.
Andrid.
30.0/18 In order that there may not be
Hongkong
1/04 The weekly whist drives will be Brussels the alightest excuse for an audi- discontinued as from Friday next. Stockholm.
21.18
10.30% ence of indifferent size, tickets
Copenhagen .22.50 The following ships are ex for "Hamlet" will be priced at
! Glibon.
110% pected to be in wireless com- $2, $1 and 50 cents, and the pro- The Prison Branch of the M.C.LYokohama.
Banibay
1/8.1/16 munication with Hongkong to-ceeds of the performance, after will hold a whist drive on Thursday: klo....
.1/2.0/32 day!--Taikai. Maru, Cremor, meeting expenses and setting asile September 6, at the Prison Officers Montevideo.
4% Mirzapore, Empresa of Russia, a small amount for future. pro- Mesa, Arbuthnot Toad; at 3 p... ►
30- Hongpong. Proaper, Conte Rosso, ductions, will be divided equally Athol Laird, President Adams, between the Hongkong Society Nankin, Hydrangea, Helikon, for the Protection of Children, the Chung On, Burgonland, Gustav St. John Ambulance Brigado and Diederichson, President Coolidge. the Bonevolent Society.
Une case of typhold was reported to the local health authorities Wednesday.
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