IT CONTAINS NO
"NUFIX"
FOR
MEN'S
HAIR
NUFIX, THE NEW HAIR CREAM,
IS THE FINEST PREPARATON OF ITS KIND YET MADE:
CUM, NO
STRONG
PERFUME:
IT WILL FIX THE HAIR IN ANY DESIRED POSITION WITHOUT HARDNESS OR DEPOSIT.
Price $1.25.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
MOUTRIE PIANOS
PARAMOUNT FOR FIFTY YEARS.
For over fifty years Moutrie pianos have been giving service and satisfaction in every part of China, and the instruments sold have worthily upheld the fine traditions of the Moutrie name.
The models we now offer you are the "finest value in high-class pianos obtain- able, they are superb in tone and touch and constructed for a lifetime of service.
Sold on the easiest of terms.
S. MOUTRIE & CO., LTD.
York Building.
Chater Road.
STOCKTAKING SALE
IN
MEN'S WEAR
25% DISCOUNT OFF
Oddments in "PESCO"
WOOL PANTS
$3.50
TIES
GLOVES
PYJAMAS
OVERCOATS
DRESS WEAR
BLUE BLAZERS
DRESSING GOWNS
TRAVEL GOODS, ETC.
SLIPOVERS From $2.50 up
MANY SPECIAL SALE BARGAINS.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
AUTOMOBILE EQUIPMENT
BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS CUPS & CONES
For
Any Nature of Replacement COMPREHENSIVE STOCK
In the Following Reliable Makes:
TIMKEN
S.F.K.
FAFNIR
HOFFMANN TO SUIT ALL REQUIREMENTS
GARAGE SHOWROOM
Phone 27778-9.
The
Stubbs Rd.
Hongkong Telegraph.
are
THURSDAY, JAN. 17, 1936,
FRANCO-GERMAN RELATIONS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1935.*
NOTES OF THE DAY
AN ENGLISHHMAN'S CASTLE
WEST AUSTRALIA'S PROBLEM
The Very Idea!-
BOGG'S SPRING FEVER By His Critic
CPRING IS COME.
The violent controversy which Je ragód in Great Britain over the Disaffection Bill is of interest, not6E Case for Secession,' of the people of Western Australia before the BO much on account of the bl
Issued under the authority to present the case
Why it should not itself as of the pubile spirit which of the Patilament of Western Aus-British Parliament and the British it evoked, says the Christian Science tralla, makes it clear that, while Government. Since the delegates Monitor. The bill is concerned it sets forth the reasons by which from Western Australia have ar come is a moot point, but the with attemple to incite soldiers and the people of Western Australia rived in London, the Petition to anilora to mutiny. It has two are constrained to secede from the the King has been laid before his signs are all here of a sea- objects: to provide a simple mens Australian Commonwealth, and to Majesty. The Felitions to both son of joyfulness and a of summary procedure against per-return to their former status as a Houses of Parliament will be pre-
merry tra-la-la. sented in the immediate future, eolony self-governing sons who distribute seditious litera-separate
The
question of Secession There is a wistfulness in the ture among members of the forces; within the British Empire, the
proper appre- and accondly, a means of procend- fundamental basis of their claim obviously Involves n ing against the real authors of such is their own urgent desire to with-ciation of the geographical and air and a wilfulness in the heart, economic circumstances of Austra-] A bluebottic zooming across the seditious Rterature by enabling the draw.
alice to secure a warrant to search "In other words, they hold thata and the Australian Staten: of suspected private premises. The is their inherent right-and in the Australian Constitution and its room has crashed against the
window. Outside, endless problems; of the pro-
twittering sext of the measure as frat pre-deed their duty people and federal and Federal History of aparrows are nesting under the
And yet HORATIO BOGG, IS
radiating from him of an exquisite You can tell he is and by an air melancholy-a deep mournfulness charged with a noble resignation discouraging all comfort. Ho is also not himself: witness the hitherto there had been all order ruffled state of his hair where
and tidiness, with the parting in a perfectly straight line dividing its black sleekness..
sented appeared to confer extra-as a community of British citizens. Australia and the Australian intel. ordinary powers on the police. The to set up for themselves such a States. It also involves an appre- phraseology was tightened up and system of government as, in their as the bill stands now after passage opinion, will ensure the welfare cintion of the constitutional, finan- through both Houses of Parliament, and advancement of the people of cial, and economic effect of Seces- SAD its effect is merely to extend exist Western Australia, and for that sinn upon Western Australia and the Commonwealth of Australia; lng nthers of search and to make purpose to alter, or abolish of Its general effect upon Imperial them specially applicable to the system which has become destruc- relations and Empire trade, and authors of seditious literature.tive of such objective.
"Western Australia's disabilities of many other matters of the great Even in it, present form the bill does not escape criticism. Why, it under Federation are incapable of est magnitude and importance. I asked, does the Government wish removal so long as she remains i to increase its powers for proceed within the Federation. The dis- inst against agitators when no fresh abilities could substantially that it is impossible to set forth It will be realised, therefore, danger appears imminent? What lessened only by tariff autonomy- does it fear? The indignation with a relief which would be inconsis which these criticisms are still tent with the fundamentals of a uttered in due to the resentment federal system. Secession is the occasioned by the bill in its original only remedy; and it is because of these reservations--and with the farm. The Government was sun- this that the Delegation is now In further qualification that the bald pected of subtle design to limit London to press their desires be-statements which follow must be the rights of free opinion and free fore that Parliament' which alone read only in conjunction with the discussion; to add to the powers of has legisintive competence to deal acts which have been advanced, and the conclusions which have the executive to proceed in times of with the question."
been arrived at throughout all the acute political diference ngainst
Secession" an attempt is now various chapters of "The Case for those who were apposed to them:
made to present a summary of the outstanding features of that ense. To this end the following para
for Sucession":
move it.
the whole nation.
KEEP TO RIGHT
stage,
That
Iadéquately in a limited space all the various considerations to which the Petitions give rise. With
enjoyed.
Instead too, of applying himacif assiduously to the purposes of thie. columu, he has been neglectful to a reprehensible degree.
To-day Horatio Bogg has been writing something, and as often tearing up the sheets. The wastepaper basket by his side' is almost full. Benda of per. spiration stood out on his fore- head. At intervals he stabbed the air agitatedly with his pen, and muttered, darkly.
"Dear,
never do) err neur, ahi that is beer (no that will 1) were some of the ejaculations overheard.
We had never known Bogg to net |like this.
Palpably, he was not his usual,
urbane, complacent self.
Quietly we approached, and peep- ed, Kelly and I, over his shoulder.
Kelly: Well, I'll be blessed! Durself: I'll be blowed! Kelly: The chap is a poet! Ourself: He's writing poetry!
In these words the Western Australian Secession Delegation and to infringe upon the tradition-prefaced the following statement ¡al freedom of the subject to 'hold just insued:
and advocate whatever doctrine he likes. We agree that the intensity and persistence of the opposition "A few months ago the Parlia.raphs are quoted from "The Case wore due in part to the events that ment of Western Australia enacted "The self-governing Colony of Have taken place in other countries. The Secession Act, 1994.
Western Australia prospered and Any net. or suspicion of an act, {Act was' passed in consequence of
in developed
the a referendum held in conjunction Federation, and her people display- days before savoring of dictatorship is looki The main point which arises at askance and Instantly challenegd, with the last general elections, at conspicuous ability for respon- out of the Saar plebiscite result If there were any doubt about the which the prople voted overwhelmsible government. The people still reality of the Eaglishman's fidelityingly in favour of the Secession possess that ability for responsible is whether or not it is likely to to his time-honoured standards of of Western Australia from the
government, but Federation has to be the starting-point of an im- democratic freedon the passion Commonwealth."
aroused by this measuré should re- The referendum was the outcome all intents and purposes destroyed provement in Franco-German re-
It shows that no govern-of Western Australia's extrenie the scope within which it may be lations. There would appear to rent could attempt to set to any dissatisfaction with Federation-
There is the greatest divergence dictatorship interfering with the a dissatisfaction which has been between the economie interests of be some apprehension in certain essentials of rivate liberty without steadily growing en inte of Western Australin and those of the French quarters lest the favour-arousing the stubborn resistance of and has now reached a very acute Eastern States; and it is impossible able vote for Germany may have)
to frame a single tariff which will In accordance with the promeet the varying needa the effect of stiffening Hitler's
visions of the Secession Act, ault-whole continent.
of the foreign policy, but such fears
able petitions have been, prepared for submissing to the King, the which have been placed upon the "The burdens, divert and indirect, offset by Hitler's point-
There has been talk in London House of Lords, and the House of staple industries of Western Aus ed declaration stating that there of changing the rule of the pave-
Commons. The petitions are sign. are now Bo more
territorial ment, which since the days of Dr. ed on behalf of the people of Westfalia by the Commonwealth fiscal the ern Australia by the President and creased the east of production in policy of protection, have so int claims by Germany against Johnson has been "keep to
It appears from suyinge of the Clerk of the Legisintire Counthoar industries that they cannot be three stanzas set to rhyme, tool France, to which he added that treat lexicographer that this cil, the Speaker and the Clerk of carried in profitably. If there in- no more would be raised and as pedestrian problem was just as live the Legislative Assembly, thedustries fail-and fail they must if serted that "the time has now an issue in 1773 us it is in the Premier, the Leader of the Govern} they cannot be carried on profit- ; maid he couldn't have!
of marked crassingsment in the Upper House, and the ably-thes the whole economic present era come for appeasement and re-and Belisha beacons. "In the Inst Lenders of both parties sitting in structure, of Western Australie had!! conciliation."--If these words age, when my mother lived in opposition to the Government. ---\sulin-with- them: -Suck is the "out- The petitions are largely formal, "standing disability of Western Aus- London," floravell quotes Dr. John- son as saying "there were two sets and Western Australia's full case tralia within the Federation, and of people, those who gave the walls set forth in "The
for such is nue the necessity which and thuse who took it; the peageable accession" In publication of some constrains the people of Western and the quarrelsome. When 1400 pages us prepared by a specini
turned to Lichfield, after having committee, duly appointed, in that train to withdraw from Federa- been in London, my mother askedehalf upon the recommendation of me whether I was one of those who the Parliament of Western Austra
"In Western Australia, Federa- lia. By the. Secession Act, "The gave the wall or those who took it. Case for Secession" is authorised firm has become destructive of the Now it is fixed that every mac keeps to the right."
|for submission to the King and to very objective for which all in- both Houses of the Imperial Parlia“ stitutional machinery exists-the ment, and for general publication welfare, and safety of the people. in Britain.
It is for the better accuring of Pursuant to the provisions of their own welfare and safety, far that Act, Sir Hal Colelnich the purpose of being free to adopt re- (Agent-General for Western Auss auch Ascat policies as may be Istralia) and Messrs. 3. L. Moss, dictated by the economic require
K.C., J. MacCallum Smith (M.L.A.), ments of the country, and thereby and II. K. Watson have been to avert the ruination which other appointed a delegation on behalf (Continued on Page 4.)
right."
•
mean anything, they imply a desire by Hitler to take every possible step in the direction of improving the relations between the two countries. It remains to be seen what overtures, if any, Gerniany will make to France, and what the French response will be. As
we ob- served yesterday, there has been URGENT NEED welcome signs latterly of France being disposed to hold out the The urgent need to-day of hand of friendship to her near causing every possible avenue ducing the toll of the roadн neighbour. These follow traffic safety to be explored and recent decision by French war the question of changing the rule veterans to sponsor a direct rap-
of the pavement has been discussed. It is pointed out that under the prochement with the Reich. present ruling pedestrians walking This move has been met in a sym-
on the outside of the pavement with their backs to the flow of traffic ure pathetic spirit by German war able to step off into the roadway veterans, and the importance of without looking behind them first. the development can only But against this risk is act the fully grasped when taken likely to follow a change of this general confusion which would be connection with the great moral long-established custom. A previ- Influence of the veterans in ous attempt in London to make- France, where they have for vehicular traffic was held a failure. pedestrians "keep to the left" Bike some time past largely dominat- The present rule is said to have
ed the political scene.
be
in
Another originated from the tendency of right-handed people to keep to the
factor is the crystallisation in right.
the French Chamber of Deputies
of a
considerable current in favouring a direct understand-two countries may be desirable, but that any eventual accord
ing, but observers say this is only just beginning and should must be multilateral' and must not at the moment be ever be based on the return of emphasised. M. Laval. the Germany to Geneva and its entry French Foreign Minister, is into the international network of known to desire રી Franco- mutual assistance agreements. German rapprochement, but he With matters having advanced has made it clear that this must so far, it would be a tragedy did take place within the framework something concrete not develop of the general organisation of from the mutual feeling in res- pence, and not merely bilateral-ponsible quarters both in Ger- ly. In other words, he is anxi- many and France in favour of ous that Germany should join the burying of the hatchet. The the proposed mutual assistance moment is most propitious for pacts whose aim is to extend to action. All who wish to see the eastern Europe the iden embodi-peace of Europe maintained and ed, in the Locarno treaties. In reinforced will hope that the
position would appear to be that new and better era in Franco-
German relations, direct negotiations between the
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD. brief, the French Government's way may soon be opened up for
́MEN'S ́ WEAR” DEPT.
Phone 28151.
Six Lines.
Case
ition.
| SANTA CLAUS |
--"Look,"mafor, here's that now coast defence gun I was telling you about."
Kelly: A love chant, and In
Qurself: All about a gentle.
Hoth of Us: He has caught it
Bogg's Completed Poem in Three Stanzas
(1)
A long time I have sought:
I have not found you, dear.
A kind wish or kind thought Will ever be mins, dearî
(2)
Sweet maid of gentle heart, If only you were near,
The years are long, apart- Lang have I taited, dear.
(3)
Fieart fires that cruelly burn,
I long in hope and fear, Leat from me she should turn When I do meet my dear. DUMB BELLES LETTRES
By Juliet Lowell
R.S.V.P.
San Diego-California Club Chamber of Commerce Bldg. San Diego, Calif. Kind Friend:
Will you please send me literature that describes your county, San Diego. Write me per- Bonally and tell me if you have lightning and thunder there or do your rains come gently without noise? Are there any Keats to bother you? Please pardon me if I seem to be too full of quiestons. Many more I'd like to ask but I will be glad to got those most im- portant ones answered.
But one more please, are most of the people in the county American, friend?
Stanley G.
T
•
"SHE SEES RED'
New York, New York
Upton Sinclair
June 2nd, 1933
Los Angeles West Branch- California
Dear Sir:
My library has red wall- paper, can I get a set of your books
to match?