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KINGS
LAST TWO DAYS
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(WALLACE.
BELRY COOPER
JACKIE
OSHAUGHNESSY'S BOY
FROM THURS.
Maro-
with
SPANKY MCFARLAND
Directed by
Prodused by
Rishard Bolastawiki. Philip Göldatory
GEORGE RAFT-JOAN BENNETT in -"SHE COULDN'T TAKE IT'
QULLA'S
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DICK POWELL RUBY KEELER
Shipmates Kiefer
ALEXANDER
LEWIS STONE • JODIE ACUTE
DICK FORAN - JOHN ARLEQUI
TO-MORROW
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"SHIP
CAFE"
with CARL BRISSON
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW
THE HONGKONG
ETHIOPIA'S TURN
TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
SUCCESSFUL RAID ON
TANK DEPOT
Addis Ababa, Feb. 21. The country is jubilant at reports of the successful fold on a big scale Into the region of Gojam, when the Ethiopiana penetrated behind the Adown-Adigrat-Aksum line and sur- prised the tanks depot and killed 412 white Italians, and then returned safely.
The railers used swords, doggers and scimilar, and freely thriat Janees into the loopholes of the tanks. An unofficial account says that some Italians who were attending mass at the time were easily slaughtered, but the officiating priest was spared.
The Italians squared up bravely to the attackers for the first few minutes, but then turned tail and ran. Anticipating reprisals the
raiders after their return erected some cap. tured Italian tents and then took cover in the neighbouring hills to watch the warʻplanes bonie the empty camp-Renter.
A Daring Roald
Addis Ababa, Feb. 24,
A daring raid behind the Italian lines on the northern front is claimed
by Ran Imru, Governor of Gojam, in a despatch. He declares that he flying columna from
TENSION OVER MONGOLIA
RUSSIA TAKES FIRM.
ATTITUDE
25, 1936.
LOCAL WEDDING
CHINESE COUPLE AT UNION CHURCH
A wedding bf great interest. was solemnined yesterday afternoon when Miss Dorothy Jenn Jan Sec-chin
A very strongly worded note, de-
became the bride of Mr. Thomas C. K, manding the immediate withdrawal of the Manchukuo-Japanese combined Lee. The ceremony was solemnised
territory the
ቤት the Unien Church, Kennedy Road, forces from Mongolian
Rev. K. MacKenzie Dow within 48 hours, has been sent to the Kwantung Army Authority by the
officiating. Soviet Red Army Headquarters at Chita.
It is reported from Vladivostok that the Soviet Red Army in Far East is now busily strengthening defences thero and other their strategic points along the Amur River. It is estimated that no less than 700 Soviet planes have been con centrated in the Far Enst frontier. have been distributed planeя These pla tu Urga, Chits, Blaguviestchensk, Khabarovsk and Vladivostok, the same report adds that the Soviet Government has established several oll tanks in Khabarovsk and Vladi- vostok.Wah Kiu Yat Ko.
Menace to Peace
Tokyo, Feb. 24.. According to the Asahi Shimbun during the course of conversations for the organisation of a joint cam
mission to settle frontier two out
sent hin headquarters west of Aksum in the direction of the Mureb River with the
object
of attacking the Italian communications. The columns return ed safely after destmying fifteen munition dumps, two tanks und a number of lorries.
The columns killed 412 white Italian troop and took no prisoners. It is unofficially reported that the white Italian troops were, attending muse and therefore carried no arms. The priest and the sacrament were spareil-Rodier's Bulletin.
Arms for Haile Selassie
Berbera, Feb, 24. A large consigament of over 600 tons of war materini was landed at Berbern and is gradually being shifted) to the Abyssinian border. It included thirty anti-tank guns, six automafle guns, 1,000 Mauser rifles, 1.200 new pattern automatic rifles, 15,000,000
cartridges and thousands of incendiary
bombs.
Two million cartridges are British and the remainder from Stettin (7) The transport from Berbera, 200 miles, in lorries, is an enormous task. Convoys of ten to twelve lorries are loaded every few days and gradually reducing the size of the dump,
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in Mr. Stomoniakov, Soviet Assistant formed the Japanese Ambassador that Moscow would be under the obligation to
to protect the independence of Uuter Mongolia. They regarded the stationing of forelgen troops along the Mongolian borders as a menace to peace and order along the Soviet border-Router.
The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. Jan Spe-chin, well-known sugar merchant in Australia and formerly managing director and founder of the Heung Sag Bank, Ltd. She is secretary of the Accountancy. Becretarial Institute and also a Lieu- tenant of the Guiders Association.
The bridegroom, who is a son of Mr. and Mra. Lee Kwok-chiu, his father being a director of the Wing On Co., Ltd, is the only, Chinese Incorporated Accountant and Auditor in Hongkong. He is senior member of the fray of Thomas Le 2. Kuen and Company and is principal of the Accountancy Secretarial Institute.
Miss N. Ma, daughter of Mr. Ma Wing-chan, manager and, director of the Sincere Co., L., and Mes, Mn Wing-chan, was bridesmaid.
taken by Mr. George Kwok of the
the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wing On Bank Ltd.
After the ceremony, it reception for Lee was held at the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel,
The duties of best mùn were under-
Mr. P. H. Sin proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom,
Cathedral Wedding
At St. John's Cathedral, yesterday afternoon, the wediting took pince of Miss Cynthia Allen and Captain W. J. Fennell, R. A. The Rev. 11. W. Bainea officiated.
Tada Off to Sulguen
Piping, Feb. 24,
to-day that It is reported here General Tadn, Commander of Japan-Charles T. Allen, C.L.E., and Mrs. Allen The brine is the daughter of Mr. CHO Troops in North China, left here of Warniglid, Sussex, and Cawnpore, for Kalgan this morning. It is under India. The bridegroom is the son of stood that he would continue bia Journey to Suyuan after a brief stay Mrs. Fennell of Burtown Ilouse, Athy, the Inte Mr. W. J. Fennell and of In Kalgan.—Wüh Kiu Yat Po.
Ireland,
Japan Criticised
Canton, Feb. 24, General Iwane Matsui, founder of
the Pan-Asiatic Federation, left here
to-day at 9.a.m. far Nanning aboard
Entering the Cathedral on the arm of Captin D. W..Posse, R. A. the bride looked charming in heavy white crepe gown with high neck and inlet band of silver tissue across the back and front. The sleeves of the gown
the skirt was draped at the front and fell into a long train at the back. A sheaf of arum lies was carried.
Stinson monoplane of the South-were long and tight-fitting, whilst West Aviation Corporation.
Crificiam of his Federation and the Three-Point Programme of Mr. Koki Hirota, the Japanese Foreign Minister, was made by Mr. Hsino Fu-chen, the Kuomintang, veteran leader when he met General Matsui yesterday, Mr.
said:
There were no bridesinalds. An- thony Posse was the page boy.
The duties of best man were under- taken by Major J. C. Cowrie.
Following: the ceremony, a reception was given by Mrs. Posse at 8, In Mun Tin Hill, Kowloon, On leaving for -the honeymoon,
which
is being in
New
Territories, Mrs.
the
spent wore a grey Angora dress and
The Abyssinians urgently require munitione, especially anti-tank ung
In championing the Pan-Asiatle to den! with General Graziani's movement, Japan upsets the pence of mechanised transport and it is known the Far East. Dr. Sun also advocated that one of the Italian objectives in the Pan-Asiatic movement but on the the south was to close Berbers. principle of "love thy neighbour," Renter's Special.
peace and good will, while Japan 15 | swi
swagger coat with navy blue acces- pursuing policy of conquest and sories and a small grey felt hát. monopoly.
Captain and Mrs. Fennell are short- This is the mistake' of the Japanese ly leaving for England. War Offee. In occupying Manchuria, Japan has sacrificed the friendship. good-will and co-operation of China NEW BRITISH SCHOOL proper, which has more people, terri- tory and wealth then the four occupi ed provinces. China's good-will is more valuable than the domination of Manchuria.
Badeglio Withholds NewR
Rome, Feb. 24, Omcials believe that Marshal Badoglio has alrendy captured Am. baalagi, withholding the announce ment until Monday the 100th, day of the League of Nations' sanctions,---- United Press.
Mystery Offensive
Asmara, Feb, 21.
It is believed that Marshal Badoglio is planning a new mystery offensive.
After a month camping of the Northern front, and seeing the can ture of Ambaaradam, the United 2.30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m. Press Correspondent is convinced that
the Italians are likely to advance un expectedly before June, when the heavy rains are due.
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Carl Laemmle Presents
ZASU PITTS HUGH O'CONNELL in Universal's Laugh Riot
SHE GETS HER MAN
with Helen Twelvetrees, Lucien "Littlefield
Directed by William Nigh
MAJESTIC
THEATRE
Justice is needed in dealing with China, Japanese military force may oppress China for a while but will certainly fail in the long run. There are many dangers lurking in the path of Japanese aggression in China.
victors in the Great War are still War will not benefit Japan-the suffering from depression,
Mr. Hirota's policy asks China nužj to rely on any other Power except There is no precedent for
BUILDING AT ARGYLE STREET
NEARLY COMPLETED
Buliding operations in connection with the new Contral British School, opposite the Kowloon Hospital In Argyle Street, have almost been com plated. Scaffolding has been removed. touches are being made to the tower. from the main building and final
just above the main entrance,
Constructed on plans designed by Mr. W. A. Cornell, F.-B.A, the school will have accommodation for 360 boys
Although Marshal Bodoglio is not Japational relations on those lines. and girls in the Senior School. There i
ably enutious it is believed that the High Command realises that the m sent time is propitious for action.- United Press.
COURT SERVICE
STATE FUNCTION IN MARCH
London, Feb. 24. The King will hold a levy on March 18 in the crimson and gold room at St. James Palace. This will be the fest state function since the King ascended the throne. The King will drive from Buckingham Palace in state to St. James Palace. Two more levies will be held during the sum mer.-Router's Bulletin.
"Queen Mary" Visit
London, Feb. 24.
The visit of the King to the new Cunard White Star, liner, Queen
is also a large playing field.
Accommodation will also be provid- ed for the Headmaster, the assistant masters, assistant mistresses, and the
In desperation, China would seek support from anywhere. A drowning man will catch any straw and does not necessarily ask help from the man who pushes him into the water, prefects.
Recognition of Manchukuo by China is impossible. China and Japan can- not remain friends when Japan seized Manchurin and Jehol. A man is robbed of his wife and is asked by the wrong door to recognize the wife as belonging to him. This is anthink able.
that China is not able
Work
is also proceeding apace on the construction of the approach road some 55 feet wido, with an avenue of trees on either side, leading up to the school from Argyle Street,
Other features of the now building include a chemistry laboratory, lecture theatre, geography room, art room,
luncheon room,
munio-Japanese suppression of Com manual instruction room, library and to suppress the Reds, Under this scheme, North China will be occupied
Japanese troops. by
General Matsul is asked to re- cognize the fallacy of the two doctrines and remove barriers to Sino- Japanese understanding-Unim News.
cians
am
The foundation stone was told on May 15 last year when hope was voiced that the building will be com ploted by June this year, and there is every indication that it will.
Recent enquiries from Government elicited the information that the futuro uso of the present C.B.S. building in Nathan Road was stil under consideration.
The new school will be occupied in September, following the vacation.
summer
foreign state against another, (2) that China must take into considera- tion the existence of "fanchukuo," (3) that China cooperate with Japan in coping with the Communist pro blom in North China. If this bu truo, then China has put herself in the category of Korea and Formosa and the act is tantamount to admi sing that she is the protectorate of Japan.
-Hu Han-min's Plans
Canton, Feb. 24. Mr. Hu Han-min granted an inter Mary, on March 6 will be the view to reporters on the 22nd instant third ho has paid to the great when he made the following comTM ship. This announcement of his de-ments: cisfon has given the utmost satisfac Since
my arrival at Canton, physi- tion on Clydosido.
have advised me to shun the Work on the Queen Mary is pro- severe cold of the north and. I ceeding rapidly. During the week constrained thus to sojourn temporarl end dock trials were completed of the ly in Canton. Comrades everywhere 200,000 horsepower propelling machin- have been anxious to learn my next ory. The engines were kept running move but even now I am not able to for several days last week and on inform them, for the deciding factor Saturday hor four thirty-five ton is how to put my plan of national propellers were coupled to the shafts salvation into execution. I deem it and churned the water in the basin. appropriate to make clear that I am The tests show almost complete ab moro concerned with the welfare of sence of all vibration. The ship's the nation than that of my own. siren was blown for the first time. When Japan first invaded Man yesterday. It was heard over a great churla, she did not anticipate that aran although the tone has been so she could gain as much as she does. adjusted that actually little noise was Had Nanking ofered stiff resistance heard abcard.
and lodged strong protests, the situa The work of decoration is now on tion would havo been different. As it gaging a
army of Joiners, paint was, Nanking adopted the non-resis ers and decorators. They
Bro at tance policy and banked Its hopa in work embellishing the Queen Mary's the ability of the League of Nations two
awimming pools, ball-rooms, to settle the case-hence China is cinemas, tennis courts, squash rac in its prosent predicament. quet courts as well as the usual pub- lle rooms and
• promenade covering over five thousand square feet to be uned for various sports.
Much of
Even now I perceive that Nanking their work will be done before the has not awakened to the blunders it King pays his visit but the final tion, bused upon the three principles
had committed. The recent negotia touches will be added just before the raggested by Japan, for readjusting Dr. Wang Chung-hui will return to Iner, salls from Southampton on her Sino-Japanese maiden voyage in May.
afairy
is indeed China. shortly and I will confer with She, will leave River Clyde en China has accepted the three prin proceed to Nanking with him is only a ridiculous. Japan gives out that him on current events. That I will March 24 and will lie in the estuary ciples which are: (1) that China ramour without foundation-Cen
abandons, the policy of playing ono, tral Press.
Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FREDERICK PERCY, FRANKLIN, at 1 and 3, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria, 1 below Greennock, British Vireless Hongkong,
Nanking's Failure
The important, atops to take now aro to awaken the Nanking Govorn solidarity among ourselves in rendi ment and to procure unity and
ness to resist foreign invasion. I these cannot be achieved, then my trip to Nanking would be of no avail. During my stay In Europe, I often conferred with illustrious political figures and disclosed.
that China's salvation lles first in her own hands and second in the attitude adopted by the Western Powers. With regard to the latter, it is gratifying to learn that most nationes, except Germany, whose attitudo remains vague, have extended us great sympathy. Russia and Japan ato not on very friendly remain tall terme, but the talk of war will still
talk.
ALHAMBRA THEATRE
NATHAN RD, KOWLOON-I
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW THE SKY'S THE LIMIT?” HE TOLD THE WORLD.
He went on a bust because be thought he had only three months to live-and Tatlifetime of excitement followed! It's uproarious from start to finish!.
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HIS NIGHT OUT
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IRENE HERVEY¿TJACK LARUE:•{ROBERT'M¿WADE LOLA LANE BILLY BURAUD JACK:MULHALL Directed by William Nigh• Produced by Irving Stori
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