FRY'S
ONE OF THE
FAMOUS
FRUIT DESSERT
CHOCOLATES
Whole dates, raisin caramels
and
almonds-a
tempting
combination of the choicest fruit and nuts that can be obtained, concealed beneath a covering of delicious plain chocolate.
5
FRY'S
CHOCOLATE ASSORTMENTS
THE
HONGKONG
PENINSULA HOTEL:
HONGKONG HOTEL: REPULSE BAY HOTEL; PEAK HOTEL
& SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL:
HOTELS LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotel-des Wagons Lits, Peking
RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, LTD., PENANG.
CRAG HOTEL
Penang Wills
(2,400 feet above sealevel).
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. `SATURDAY,
THE FACTS ABOUT THE FLEET
SHORTAGE OF MEN, SHIPS,
SHELLS AND OIL
We publish to-day the comments of prominent Britons, whose opinion cannot fail to carry the utmost weight, on the disclosures in the London Morning Post, republished on the Hongkong Telegraph yesterday, as to the condition of Britain's national defences:
These comments are evidence of the profound impression which the article in question mado in London
In the article printed below, the Morning Post Naval Corres- pondent presents a full analysis of the condition of the British Navy, and to-morrow the Military Correspondent will deal with deficiences In the Army,
THE EFFECTS OF DISARMAMENT "Failure to make sufflelent pro-j adequate reserves. The following vision for the Navy and the other figures give (to the nearest £1,000) Defence Services would. in the the total provision for ammunition event of war, reduce suppiles to for the Navy in each of the last the point of starvation, render eleven years. impossible mutual support within the Empire, lead to a cessation of trade and inflict incalculable suffering on the community."
1925
969,000
1926
980,000
1927
1,112,000
1928
1,114,000
1929
873,000
on
1930
839,000
19314
792.000
1932
770,000
1933
918,000
These words appeared in the Government Wilte Paper Defence, issued on March 4, 1935. The following review of our naval position to-day proves conclusive- ly that suflelent provision for the Navy has not been made. Stocks of Ammunition and
Stores
1934 1935
999,000 1,289,000. Note: The rise in 1927-28 is that by the fact accounted Гог these years say the commission- Ing of two 16-Inch gun battleships in 1923 the British Cabinet and five 8-inch gun cruisers.] decided that stocka of war
The approximate cost of one material, and notably ammunition, round of live shell and full charge could safely be allowed to fall from naval guns of various below normal, as tep years of callbres is as follows:
peace could be confidently expect
ed. When the international situa
16-inch
.8-inch
6-inch 4.7-inch
£200
45
20
Б
rounds,
по
34
FEBRUARY 8, 1936.
Council of the Federation of
the British Industries to
affect that British Industry desires to co-operato to the full with the Government in any stops that may be necessary to make good the deficiencies in the defence forco of the Crown.
This invitation speaks for it- solf. Up till now adequate ar-
Just Received.
A Fresh Shipment of VIOLINS, VIOLAS AND
rangements have not been CELLOS.
made with industry for the rapid production of war ma- terial when necessary.
Personnel
Also VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, DOÙBLE-BASS, GUITAR BANJO, TENOR BANJO, MANDOLINE
Between 1927 and 1932 the AND UKELELE STRINGS AND ACCESSORIES. personnel of the Navy was re- duced by 12,249 men. It was not until 1934 that numbers began to increase appreciably. In the last two years A total addition of 4,619 men has been authorised.
The great reductions before 1932 were effected by curtailing entries, with the result that thero was subsequently a serious short- "ge of fully-trained men, shortage still exists.
This
It has been reflected in re- cent Fleet Orders asking for: time-expired men to re-engage for a further period.
A shortage of men has imposed several occasions, hardship on
owing to personnel not getting the home service normal period of between commissions abroad. In the Ilouse of Commons on March 14, 1935, the First Lord f the Admiralty spoke of deficiencies in personnel, "which I have told the House on more than one occasion caused great hardships to men of the Fleet."
I
the
At present the training és- tion changed and it was no longer
which were cut tablishments, possible to look forward with any certainty to a perled of peace,
down to the bone in the period When it is considered that a the financial situation was such capital ship in full commission 1927-1932, are having dificulty in that the making good of deres between 200 and 250 rounds dealing even with the increase in ficiencies was not undertaken. from her main armament each entries which has been effected.
The result was that, when year (although these
A further training establishment being practice shot, are the Fleet was sent to
expensive a live rounds), and has recently been opened and this) Eastern Mediterranean last that the expenditure of ammuni- niso is working to capacity. August, the ships had an inition for guns of smaller calibre is
During the last few months the sufficient supply of ammunition. higher, it is obvious that the suma
international situation has necessi So serious was the position that voted for ammunition supply can it was realised that, if the sup-barely have covered current re-
Moreover, ammuntated the commissioning of two quirements. ply of ammunition had been ex-tion has to be replaced from time and a half flotillas of destroyers This required about pended in a sudden, clash, the to time whether fired or not. The from reserve. British Navy would have been average life of cordite under ser- 2,500 men. The manning 'depots virtually helpless until the device conditions is between 21⁄2 were denuded. As a direct result,
and 3 years. Shells also have to ficiencies were made good.
H.M.S. Iron Duke (boys' training It is well known that, up to be periodically rolled.
ship) has had to be paid off, and 1926 at least, the Admiralty werd
II.M.S. Royal Sovereign, w battle- ship of the Home Fleet normally in full commission, has had to be reduced to a special complement and is taking over the duties of boys-training ship. By this means our effective capital ship strength has been reduced by one ship in order to effect a saving in personnel of some 600 men.
existing on stocks of surplus Organising Production material accumulated at the end It was announced Inst week that of the War. It is obvious that, the President of the Federation of invited when these stocks wene exhausted,British Industries has more money must have been re-affillated trade associations to t quired in order to supply current meeting. This meeting is to dis- resolution of the Grand needs and to make provision for cuss “a
The table shows the relative strength of the Naval Towers at the end of 1936 in ships ander age according to treaty definitions.
Flotilla Leaders, Cruisers Destroyers and Submarinės
Torpedo Boats
:
Japan
Refreshment Rooms.
Cacar summit station). Hill Railway.
France Italy
Russia
Germany
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2
19
Capital Ships.
Built Building Built Building Built Building Built Building
NII 33A ต 74 16 British Empire 4
8 Nil 23 U.S.A.
5 NII 311 Nil Nil
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28
7
1 09
13
51
NH
4
40
3
79
1
NJI
17
4
36
Not known
NI Not
3
Not " Not
known
known.
3* 2
0
2
12.
known
16
11 Not
Known
14
14
"THE ISLAND'S MOST EFFICIENT SERVICE."
RUNNYMEDE HOTEL
On Sea Front.
Private Cars for Excursions,Anywhere.
Caterers etc. to Imperial Airways.
Moal as interchangeable, no artes eat wherever you have your breakfast, hadabion, tes, or dinner.
Home of both hotels have private bathrooms and modern sanitation. As the Rennymede sich room has its own pobile telephone
The.Runnymede Bestaurant das trademinhly pride of place among holes of the Beat with its cuisine, and Jostly claims by its ociation to offer the travailer such a is not to be found elsewnete,
A-Also one cruiser minelayer.
* "Pocket" Battleships
B-Also three cruisers, minelayers
built and one building.
C-Includes 32 small cruisers classed by France as "Contre torpillours."
D-Also one cruiser minolayer. NOTE-The figures for Germany are taken from the latest official information (dated December, 1935), but Germany Is known
to be exceeding these figures in certain classes of warships, notably submarince.
SALESMAN SAM
HERES YER ROOM; SIR! TH'
¡RIGHT! I'M MR.
CLERK TELLS ME YER A MEM-) AL A. KAZAM, BER OF TH' MAGICIAN S'SO-
CIETY RIGHT 2
TH' PRESIDENT WE'RE HAVING A CONVENTION. HERE IN YOUR HOTEL MACON-WUPEY,
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Trade Defence
The British Empire is scattered across all the oceans of the world, and it is linked by nearly 85,000 miles of trade routes. The de pendence of this country upon overseas trade is shown by the fnet that 50,000 tons of foodstuffs and 110,000 tons of merchandise arrive at our ports every day. All thie must be protected if aupipica are not to fall "to the point of starvation."
The shipping which carries all these supplies de mot entirely British, but on any day in the year thora are at sea 1,850 British ships
of over 3,000 tons and 1,660 British counting vessels.
At the end of this year we shall havo 28 modern cruilers in com
(Continued on Page 3.)
That's Deflation, Sam!
PRICES TO SUIT EVERY PURSE AND PURPOSE.
TSANG FOOK PIANO Co.
9 Ice House Street HONG KONG
OUR BRITISH CROSSWORDS
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ACROSS
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128
122
1 Dickens character who, though ho lived in a boat, never slept at Hea (two words 6, 8), 9 A man of good taste.
nut in the Park: 10 Gems do, but i
on the contrary. 11 If there were nothing in this pince near Paris, Africa ould supply
It. 12 Start of a a binge. 13 The fly in the ointment.
whales have little ones. 10 Girafes have long ones, and 17 Crossword solvers would not have thought much of the clues to its riddle.
Might
bo blamed.
10
22. Ignored as a French Department. 25 Publie edifices.
28 You study this, apparently, in
Alaska. 27 Give up? Not quite. 30 Creating a record... ai in camest.
32 They have all the conversation In "Pickwick Papers" between them (two words 8, 6).
DOWN
1 Whether in Cambridge ar in Alaska there's always spirit in them.
2 Non-combatant.
3 Treacherous trees.
4 The old style of elevators.
6 They take little drinks,
talk.
6 Scottish seaside town.
and
7 Young men often are in 1 Down
(two words 6; 2).,
8' Goes round a field.
14 The answer will depend upon a
letter boing lost,
15 Here Included, though not here. 18 Says, and not for the first time,
there's property hore,
20 Put, a manon In to build it.. 21 The greater door-covering in
cludes the lesser.
22 The roof of Westminster Abboy
Is described in an arrangement, of 22 Across.
23.It's really bad over this German
town.
24 Wives have their own. Ratherf 28 Of this number three letters
seem superfluous,
20 Gamblers play this: but not
near nothing.
-Yesterday's-Solation.-
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The MING YUEN STUDIO has removed to the 3rd Floor of No. 6 Queen's Road Central. JUST OPPOSITE the Dairy Fart's Soda Fountain.
THAT'LL BE ALL) GEE HEY, JOE, LOOKIT HERE!$100? PHODEY! NOWLAN HERE'S/WOWTH BIG KICK OF TH ALL I KIN SEE, A LITTLE TIP A
IS A NICKELĮ MAGICIANS' SOCIETY. FER YA, SON! HUNDRED GIMME A HUNDRED
BUCKS! BUCK TIP!.
WOT?G/WAN!! LEMME SEE!
By Small
DAWGONE THOSE MAGIC GUYS AN' THEIR TRICKS!
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