THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY MAY 26, 1936.
RUSSIA TO RAISE ITS BIRTHRATE
TUG'S LONG TOW TO S'HAI
POPULATION
OF
THE FAMOUS "HUTCH" (Loslic A. Hutchinson)
on
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These are symptoms of anaemin (inspoverished binod) from which a tremedous number of women suffer. Their blood is both scanty and thin, and needs nuilding up.
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Ending a 7,000-mille Journey to and from the West const of Australia the tug Saucy, shown above alongshile her tow, came inta Shanghai in first-class shape. Above she is seen alongside, the 8.8. Minderos, formerly popular in the Australia-to-Singapore service, which may be repaired or scrapped by the China Shipbreakers, Ltd.
DIPLOMATS REVIVE AGITATION FOR AN INTERNATIONAL FLAG
Geneva, May 15. With the opening of the new and permanent home of the League of Nations, the project of an international flag has been revived. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. Certainly a flag is a symbol, and if individual peoples find something inspiring in the national emblem of unity, should not the union of peoples rally round an international emblem?
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In League circles there has for moned up sufficient courage to make considerable tnik a definite proposal.
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Moscow, May 20. Russia, following in the path of the German and Italian dictatorships, has de- cided on immediate steps to increase her birthrate.
The aim is to achieve a population exceeding 300,- |000,000 by 1970.
Sweeping changes are to be made in the Soviet's easy marriage and divorce laws to stop abuses which have been widespread since they were introduced 18 years ago when tho Bolsheviks came into power.
Anxious to strengthen the family unit and increase the country's
巍 birthrate,
mission to draft new marriage
and divorce laws was set
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It will be remembered A NOTICEABLE OMISSION of such a Пng,
several months ago, and in to- that a few years ago a Dutch phi-
Theodore Ruyasen, the secretary The lanthropist offered a prize for the general of the International Union day's Press A. A, Soltz, chair-
and no fewer suitable design, inost
wer of Lengue of Nations Societies, injman of the commission, reveals than 3,000 were entered in the rom
om the Tribune des Nations, strongly the essentials of the new laws petition. They
1 exhibited were
urges the need of such a flage which are in the making. Brussels, and fire them were remarks that often the absence of chouch by
"jury
These projects such an
huv been incon. MORE PEOPLE NEEDED such an emblem. examined by the
"We need more people to build deferations venient. Thus at the International and together with some others Press Exhibition at Cologne, Ings up the country," M. Soltz writes, were exhibited in the hall at Genera. Boated over all the stands, except urging Soviet women to fulfil their
This initiative was of n private
that of the Lengue. Whenever it is duty to the State by bearing morn character and no delegate has sum-
customary to display, flags every of
children. Reinl building in Geneva is beflaggel, except the League building.
were
FEUDAL CLAIMS AT
CORONATION
COURT TO ALLOT ABBEY PLACES
The date of the Coronation, it
d
is expected, will '. this month by an
red
Pro-
cil, followed by formal clamation by the Heralds.
The same Drder, it is understood, will bring into existence the Court of
Claims.
This is conatiinted to examine and decide on cinime for places in West minster Abbey at the Coronation, if they are tenure by "grand serjeanty"a form Rome of feudal tenure involving special service to the Sovereign or certain titles.
The Red Crass Society has ifs particular symbol, designed to identify it and to protect it from attacks in the execution of its mission. In it not possible to suppose the League engaged on urgent
dangerous
and
"No longer will the Russian State permit marriages to be terminated at the will of either party by a mere declaration be- fore the same civil bureau where the marriages were registered.. "The time has come for the
Ta Hsions ? May not the time come Courts to put obstacles in the way when it may send messengers over of light-minded. irresponsible countries at war, by the speediest
ILK
"Marriage cannot be regarded means of locomotion, namely, in air people," writes M. Soltz. planes? And should it not be possible
personal affair. for these airplanes to bear a univer-merely Rally recognized distinguishing mark? People should be made to reflect
before seriously
resorting 10 HAD TO IMPROVISE FLAG
divorce."
The new laws will tighten up the
M. Ruyasen remarks that the Lea- gur, in the fulfillment of its functions, has had to improvise Bags. For ex-means of collecting alimony and ample, when it was administering the make "fool-proof" provision for by deductions Trom Saar before the plebiscite, it adopted children the colours of the Saar itself, which parents' income at the source.
TAX ON DIVORCE floated above the edifices occupied by
the commission. -- In the Laticia --Divorces-will-be registered.... in
27
ACROSS
1 Blankshire proves things won't wash.
6 Last of the dandica,
9 Old-fashioned doctrine.
10 In the choir. 12 Trace.
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that such
Needed to enjoy the view.
10 Generally of metal or soap, but may contain a number of notça. 17 Juiler.
10 No lucky stroke..
21 A Agure: you might turn it
green
based on heredity, lande, the matter was more difficult: passports, and a progressive rise 24 The last part of this ~Oriental-
It
It could not display the Bag of either in tax with each divorce is to be party; and it was compelled to im- introduced which will make fur- provise a flag- white fing on which the name of the League figured in ther divorce impossible except for blue letters.
Viscount Hailsham, as the King's Lord High Chancellor, will be Presi
As is properly pointed out, what! dent, and other members will be the Duke of Norfolk, an Earl Marshal; ever may be thought of the signif Mr. Ramsay MacDonald,, as Lord cance, somollmes good and Bome. President of the Council; the Earl of times bad, given to banners, they are Cromer, Lord Chamberlain, and Lord so necessary in many circumstances, Hewart, the Lord Chief Justice, that not only nations but cities, not There will probably be 11 members, only cities but societies, sporting, drawn from the Judges, Privy Coun-professional, religious, choose their cillors and Omcials of State.
colours. There is scarcely a school or
The Court will be guided by prece dent wherever possible. Where
those who are well to do.
shows where you may seek him. 20 Originator of the "Eat More
Fruit" slogan? 27 A flower with a rather proper
A bachelor tax is advocated to 28 penalise the unmarried, with bonuses for people with large families,
It is interesting, to note that Russia's births inst year exceeded four million.
a club which does not adept some DINKIE, A DONKEY, special sign. Only the Lengue
TO CRASH BRITISH
claim was allowed at the coronation | Nations is without a flag. of King George in 1011 a formal application for its recognition in 1937 will normally be granted.
SERVICES OFFERED
Some of the Claims which will be
considered are;
"ฟัง Caronation and have certnin pri- vileges." (By the Bishops of Durham and Balls and Wells.)
support his Majesty at the
To instruct the King in the rites and ceremonies of the Coronation. (By the Dean and Chapter of West To bear the Canopies, if they are used, in the procession. (By Barons of the Cinque Ports.)
minster.)
the
To provide gloves for the King's right and left hands.
To bear the Staff of St. Edward. To carry the Great Spurs.
SALESMAN SAM
of
in a shop, but the last thing surely to steal there. 31 Assistance about tea-time is a
hit greedy. 32 Over five hundred aliave less than a fiftieth of their number and rob them.of courage. 33 Dropped.
34 Pat has a gun (nnag.).
DOWN
1 May have pane in it, or pain
2 Sounds an abusivo
3 Well-known.club..
WOULD HELP LEAGUE CAUSE
under it. ROYAL PET CIRCLE Flags have often been used in
London, May 18. stirring up warlike passions Why should a Ang not be used to represent
melfie intentions? The national idea in crashing the select circle of Dinkie, a donkey, is to succeed has been stimulated; why not the inroyal family pets which includes
ternational idea?
Dinkie's prospective owner is Prince Edward, son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent.
right sign;. it must be simple, must
It may not be easy to fix upon the almost exclusively dogs. resemble no other, must be striking, and really symbolize for the masses world aspirations of mankind. There can cairns for years, Princess Eliza
King Edward has been fond of co-operation, and the highest be no doubt that a League flag would both has a tiny brown Welsh Corgi greatly help the League cause, and terrier. The Duke of Gloucester therefore it in worth while making has a grair of black Aberdeen ter- the attempt to select such a flag.
Over the first Assembly held in the riers. A large Alsatian, Drusko. new Palace of the League of Nations, a favourite of the Duke the world fing should fy.
Kent's household.-United Press.
Dressed For The Occasion
of
4 Great War name. This has seven.
ne."
7 Churlish (hyphen, and 7). K Jogtied,
WATER LEVELS
STATE OF RIVERS ·
IN KWANGTUNG
The following returns have been Issued by tise River Conservancy Commission for Kwangtung Province,
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into modern head-dress.
14 Raca much in the news now-
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18 The end of 24 Across.
20 The crossword bird.
22 Morose.
23 Surely there's a free library in
this town.
24 American page (hyphen, 4 and
3).
25 Not the most inviting part of
A HAI1g.
20 U.S.A. State.
30 What it actually does here.
Yesterday's Bolution
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