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THE
TELEGRAPH. HONGKONG
WEDNESDAY,
JULY
TROOPS
Kowloon
PURSUE
ARABS
HARD FIGHTING IN PALESTINE POLICEMAN KILLED
Problems
Discussed
SPECIAL MEETING OF K.R.A. OFFICIALS
ALLOCATING DUTIES
Baldwin
1936.
STOCK MARKET BULLISH
NEW YORK SEES PRICE RISE ENCOURAGING
REPORTS
A special meeting of the General
New York, July 28, Committee of the Kowloon Residents' (Special To "Telegraph")
Mond Association took place on
Prices continued to advance on the Jerusalem, July 28.
evening in St. Androw's Church
New York Stock Exchange today.
be bullish Those present were: Mr. B. Wylie
Sentiment continued to The biggest engagement since the
Mow Fung due to good second quarter earnings Palestine rioting started three months (President), Mr. F. C.
For the Vice-President), Mr. R. age, has been in progreRR
dividends. hours
still on. Secretary), Mrs, E. W. Gar-reports and prospects of Increases in and is Past fifteen
almost in-diner, Rev. J. R. Higgs, Mesars. L.
Some foreign buying developed and over continuing,
Almada e Castro, Jnr., T. 13. Wilson, the general trading tone necessible section of mountain country
W. C. Felshow, F. II. Leseby, C. E. north of Nablud,
Terry, H. Gittin, A. Cheung, J. M. proved. Alves, R. Pestonji and Dr. Ip Kam- An apology for absence was wah. received from Mr. Li Chor-chi.
The President welcomed the members of the Committee and spoke briefly on the work of the Association.
A British constable and ten Arabs have been killed up to the present, been and another constable hag
Arnb has
bern wounded, captured.
One
The rebel band which is engaging the troops nad police is estimated to be 100 strong.
OVERHANGING TREES
new
BFG
was in-
It was
reported that the income for the | aggregate railrond
rear is likely to cover the fixed charges.
The Bond Market and issues on the Curb Exchange were generally higher. DOW JONES AVERAGES
A letter from a member was rend, Industrials Aircraft are co-operating with the drawing the attention of the Associn-Ralls large military force which is attemp-on to the unpruned condition of Utilities
gardens ing to round up the Arabs. Flanes bushes and trees in have been machine-gunning the Arabs, hanging the footpaths at Kowloon Volume:-1,901,000 and have accounted for the greaten Tong. number of casualties, ---Breter Special.
SETTLEMENT OF ASSYRIANS
COMMITTEE'S WORK TO CONTINUE
London. July 28. The Archidshop ป Canterbury raised a debate in the House of Lords
to-day on the settlement of Assyrians in Syria and the decision of League Council that the scheme already
over-Bondia
After discussion it was agreed to give publicity to this nuisance in the hope that those responsible would inke steps to remedy it. Failing an abatement, the Association woaht bring the matter to the attention of The appropriate authority.
SUB.COMMITTEES
The following Sub-Committees were Appointed:-
President, Correspondence: The Vice-President and lon. Secretary (ex-officio).
Mesars.
Children's Playground: F. 11. Luseby, A. Cheung and E. W. Gardiner.
Press,
July 27 July 29. 160.12 161.01 54,04 61.20 35.79 30.5P 103.61 103.70
shares-United
WEEK'S TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS
TWO DEATHS IN
LATEST REPORT
In the Colony of Hongkong. In cluding the island, Kowloon and the New Territories, during the week Mrs. ending at 8 am, on Saturday, July 25,
Street Lighting! Messrs. Wilson, Lam Ming-fan ad 1. N. approved must be abandoned.
Lord Stanhope, replying for the Murray.
Markets and Sanitation: MessrA Government, explained the circum- stances in which the Assyrian Coin-F. C. Mow Fang, C. E. Terry and mittee reached its deridon to abandon Dr., Ip Kam-wah.
Mesars. Kawloon Historte Sites:
there were altogether 45 trufte: accidents, as the result of which two persons were killed and 16 persons were injured.
male
Of the persons killed, a Chinese ran across the road in front of a moving motor bus and was fatally injured. A Chinese boy died as the result of injuries received when be was knocked down by a motor lorry whilst running across the street.
the scheme for settlement in the Gabr. C. Mow Fung, L. N Murray, Lam district in Syria, following represen- tations from the French Government. Ming-fan and W. C. Felshow.
Bus Services: Messrs, H. Gittins, The Council had requested the Com-J. M. Alves and Rev. J. R. figgs.
Of the persons injured, eight were mittee to continue its work with a
Representative on R.S.P.C.A.: Mr.
pedestrians who were either walking View to securing the settlement of
R. Pestonji. Assyrians, and His Majesty's Govern-
Representative on Playing Grounds or running across the rond and were ment would
Hive
the Committed Committee: Mr. Li Chor-chi
struck by vehicles, every support in its efforts.
Representative on N.T. Agricultural passenger was injured while alight- Two Satisfaction was expressed at the
Mr. Lam Ming-fan.
ing from n moving tramenr. Association: evident determination of the Lengue
Representative on Board of Edurs-lerry passengers and one moter cycle
injured were
through Council not to let the matter rest, and | tion: Rev. J. R. Higga.
passenger the Archbishop withdrew his motion.
falling from moving motor lorries ~British Wireless.
COAL-LOADING PLANT
OPENED BY DUCHESS OF YORK
London, July 20 The Duchess of York, accompanied by the Duke, to-day opened new coal- loading staiths-built-at-Hepburn-by
OTHER MATTERS
to
I was decided that measures be Laken 10 draw the attention of
in Kowloon
the newcomers existence of the Association and a sub-committee WAR appointed to
suggestions in this make
connection Arising out of the minutes of the
One trumcor
and a moving motor cycle riured
Was
A ricksha passenger while alighting from a public ricksha. A private motor car driver wIES Injured when his vehicle enRided with a pillar.
One vehicle driver and one passen- ger were injured as the result of
wern
Red
Of the previous meeting the Sanitation Sub-collisions between vehicles,
asked to report on Committee way
15 necidents, 14 the matter of inadequate surface collisions between vehicles; 15 were
rollisions between vehicles drainage in the Carpenter load area.
Reference
was also inde to the pedestrians; and 14 accidents were
China practice of the
Light And
due to other cause. Power Company levyinur deposits from consumers. It was decided to minke the necessary enquiries-and-ta-bring
the Tyne Improvement Commission the matter up again for discussion at
at a cost of about £250,000, and capable of loading 1,500 tons of coal per hour into ships.
His Royal Highnesses also visited Jarrow shipyard, now derelict, and made a tour of the town. The Duchess laid the foundation stone of new Nursery School while at Hepburn-British Wirelzap.
QUEEN'S THEATRE
RE-OPENING
NEW MANAGEMENT TAKES OVER
the next meeting of the Committee.
Schmeling's Manager Out Of A Job
JOE JACOBS FOUL OF COMMISSION
New York, July 28. The State Boxing Commission has
PEAK SERVANT SENTENCED
FOR STEALING TINS
OF POLISH
!
Although he had been promoted House from a market coolle to
147) in- coolie, and had been given crease in wages from $8 to $15, at the beginning of this month, Chung Kwok-lam, ID, employed by Mr., G. B. S. Thomson, at No. 554 The Peak, chose to be
be dishonest. He was arrested in Mount Kellett Road yes- terday carrying a basket containing two tins of floor polish, two dns of having stolen boot polish and nun of metal polish, which be admitted
The Queen's Theatre, which was revoked Joe Jacobs manager's and from his master. before Mr. IV.
new
on
his fighter, for the
Max
Commission's
When charged
suddenly closed down last Saturday second's licence, charging that he afternon, will be re-opened, under persistently refused to submit his Schofield, at the Central Magistracy of the management,
Saturday, contract with
this morning, with, larceny August 1.
defendant admitted It was learned yesterday Schmeling.
tins of
of polish, afternoon that the General Amuse Approval.
the charge, and was sentenced to six ments, tel.. have laken a lease of the It is stated that Jacobs is ashamed weeks hard labour. theatre.
to show the contract to the commiss- Sergeant Hill, prosecuting, sald The General Amusements, Ltd.. ion, due to the fact that his defendant first stated he had been control the Alliambra Theatre in managerial percentage is exceedingly asked by his mistress to take the Kowloon. Mr. C. S. Rosselet, Manager | Jow.
of the Alhainbra, will also take over as Manager for the Queen's,
SCALDED HIMSELF
A Chinese male, Ng Sun-chi, of 139 Queen's Rond Eust, was admitted to the Government Civil Hospital yester. day with injuries received when he nccidently upset a pot of boiling water over himself;
HIT BY TRAM CAR
tins and have them changed, but his Some expect Jacobs will be rein-mistress said she knew nothing about stated following Schmeling's return. Defendant then admitted he was from Germany, thereby permitting taking the tins to sell them Jacobs to handle Max when he meets compradore. Jim Braddock for the championship. late in September.-United Preas.
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
DEMOCRATS LOSE
·STRONGHOLD
coin-
A Chinese lad of eleven, named Chung Sin, of 250 Des Voeux Rond,
Stonington, July 28, Central, was numitted to the Govern This normally Democratic ment Civil Hospital; suffering from munity went overwhelmingly Re- injuries received when he was knocked | publican, for the second time in filty down by a from cur. I
years, when Mr. William' Edgar was elected to a prisan executive's post.
United Press.
Yeung Hop, aged 40, unemployed, pleaded guilty before Mr. C. B. Bar-' gess at the Central Magistrney this
BETTER WEATHER? morning to the theft of a motor-car tyre from No, 28A Des Voeux Rond
Pressure is highest in the vicinity Central. Detective-Sergeant T. Cash of the Bonins. A depression is man said defendant was stopped by situated in the Pacific to the cast of Indian sergeant B.-165 | yesterday morning carrying the tyre. Enquiries Hokkaido, ond another covers the Gulf of Tenghting. The typhoon la were made and it was discovered that situated about 200 miles north-cast defendant had taken it from the above address. It was valued at $5, of Manila, movini N.W. or W.N.W. and was the property of a garage. Local forecast:-East and N.E. winds, A fine of $15, or two weeks' har moderate; cloudy and showery, prob-
·labour, was imposed. -
ably improving.
fo
A letter from the complainant re- garding defendant's promotion und rise in salary was handed by Ser- geant to Mr. Schofield.
SUMMER RECESS
London, July 29. The Prime Minister announced in the Commons at question-time that the House would reassemble after the summer recess on October 29 and the new session would be opened by the King on November 3.-British Wire-
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AUTHOR'S WILL
Lordon, July 28. The will of the late Mr. R. B. Cun- ningham Graham, writer and travel. ler, who died last March, has been proved
respect of personal estate Britain it £100,547 In Great British Wireless.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 an..to lay totalled 0,33. Inch. The total since January 1 is 33.20 Inches, against an average of
61,85 Inchus
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