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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12,
1937.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
G.
R.
NOTICE.
Hong Kong Water Supply.
It is hereby notified that com- mencing on Sunday, 14th Instant, FOR SALE-Furniture and nttings the hours of supply to all districts of six-roomed flat. Top noor, Hill- wood Road, Kowloon, coul, alry,, low on the island will be
with
seen
rental. Sultable for forally children. Fully furnished Including Gibson refrigerator. Can be any time, occupancy April. Write Box No. 384, "Hongkong Telegraph."
6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
CINEMA NOTES
The long-awaited new
Tarzan drama, "Tarzan Escopes," reuniting Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan in the adventure picture bused on the world-famed Edgar Rice Burroughs_characters, is now the King's Theatre and proves at
to be every inch as enthralling us its spine-tingling predecessors. Set In ita wair background of jungle Cxoticism with Tarzan, the super- man, again making his breath-taking awings from tree to tree, fighting R. M. HENDERSON,
off hostile natives and the forces of Water Authority.elvilisation alike with the beasts of the juse his friends, the story of Public Works Department,
hir primitive existence sends stir- Hongkong, 10th February, 1937.
ring uppeal to all lovers of adven ture und romance. Weissmuller of
FOR SALE,-European made draw- ing room'sulte: Chesterfeld and two
& SHANGILAT armchairs. Cane back, Jacobean HONGKONG style. Upholstered loose Vi-spring cushions.
Can be seen anytime BANKING CORPORATION. Write Box No. 305, "Hongkong Tele- graph.'
the magnificent torso again prover
an authentic Tarzan himself Miss O'Sullivan is once more de- Hightful in the role of his mate who shares their curious treetop bunga- Ins. Fine support is given the Mars hy Benita lume, William Henry,
Notico is hereby given that the family size, excellent condition. Cost Shareholders in this Corporation Herbert Mundin and John Bucc FOR SALE. Gibson refrigerator, Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the
No. will be held at the Head Office of the Corporation, No. 1 Queen's
Central. Hongkong, Road
$550, accept $275. Write Box 360, "Hongkong Telegraph." FOR SALE Large Omen desk and chair, teakwood filing cabinet, Royal typewriter 12", in excellent condition. $120 the lot. Write Box No. 367, "Hongkong Telegraph."
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. Statement of Accounts for
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship
"ERIDAN"
No. 6 A/37 Bringing Cargo from Marselles via ports etc., arrived Ilongkung Sunday, 7th February, 1937.
on
од
She
John Buckler, Benita Hume, Johnny Weissmuller, William Henry and, Maureen O'Sullivan in "Tarzan Escapes," now showing at the King's Theatre.
"That Girl From Paris”.
Jills her fange, finds
four
pursues them overseas to America!
SEEKING ARMISTICE This the start of a madcap musical rumance for Lily Pons, attractive
(Continued from Page 1.) little French prima donna, who is starred in the gay musical comedy, and soldiers are seeking other vie "That Girl from Paris," which has its run to-day at the Queen's timis in many ruined houses.-United
Saturday, the 27th February, 1937, beaux to take his place, and then LOYALISTS REPORTED receiving the Report of the Board at 11.30 nm, for the purpose of Directors together with a of
the year ending 31st December, 1936. The Register of Shares of the Corporation will be closed from Monday, the 15th February to Saturday, the 27th February, 1937, days inclusive) during (both which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of
V. M. GRAYBURN,
Chief Manager, Hongkong. 8th February, 1937.
Consignees are hereby informed Directors. that their goods with the exception and Valuables of Optum, Treasure are being landed and stored into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kow- loon, whence delivery may be ob- tained immediately after landing.
STEAM LAUNCH FOR SALE.
All claims must be sent in to me
Tenders are invited for the on or before 17th February, 1937, or they will not be recognized,
Damaged Packages will be examin-purchase of the Canton Customs Surveyor Launch "Lintinteal". Length: 50. the Company's ed by Messrs:-Goddard and Douglas in the Brendth: 11. Depth: 5. Speed:
presence of the Consignees at 10.00 7 miles. nm, on Saturday, 13th February, 1937.
Coal consumption per 24 hours:
permission ton. For
to
Consignees must have a Revenue 10.65 Ofleer in attendance when any duti-inspect, apply to the Chief Tido-
examined by the surveyor, Custom House, Canton. able goods are
Company's Surveyors,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
R. QIEL, Agent. Hongkong, 7th Februry, 1937.
Railway Bond
Settlement
Is Rumoured
"CHINA ALLEGEDLY SEEK AGREEMENT
London, Feb. 10. Though no official confirmation is forthcoming in London regarding the rumoured Hukuang Railway Bonds seitlement, the City is very pleased
with the reported terms.
The bonds were dealt in this mor- ning around 64 for the undrawn series
HONG KONG/JAPAN CONFERENCE
Foreign and Chinese Shippers.
NOTICE is hereby given that as from the 1ST MARCII, 1937, rotes of freight from Hong Kong to Moji, Kobe, Osaka, Nagoya and Yokohama will be increased 20% over current ratce.
Theatre. A musical pot-pourri unfolded for melody lovers, running the gamut from hot "swing" tunes to the coloratura soprano's rendition of "Una Voce Poco Fo," the memor- able arla from Rossini's Taran Strauss' "Blue fella,"
Danube Waltz, and three popular numbers Arthur Schwartz and Edward by
Kiss" "Seal it with n Heyman, "Call to Arms" and "My Nephew from Nice". The music Intersperses a rollicking tale of a famous file French' singer who scorns an opera tie career and a chagrined flance to pursue romance across the ocean to a strange land.
"Our Relations"
Press.
Rebel Successes
a the
HOPE TO SETTLE STRIKE
DEFINITE BREACH IN DEADLOCK
COMPROMISE
SCHEME
Detroit, Feb. 10.
London, Feb. 11, General Francisco Franco's central and southern fronts offensive, it s claimed, is being pursued sucéess- fully. On the central, front the insurgents report
bottle at 4 big bo the Organda where
Government troops left 200 dend on the field and surrendered command of a 15-mile line along the Manzanares River. This success brings the rebels
further in
conference ad- The motor strike considerable stage movement to encircle Madrid.
journed at midnight without reach- The Government affirms that the ing any solution, but it was re-con- Valencia trunk road is still in use vened at 1 a.m. by it for evacuating the non-com-
The delegates reported that they When two Laurela and two batants of Madrid and for transport-had considered a definite plan of Hardys were Almed together at the ing food to the old capital.
settlement from Mr. Daniel Roper, Majestic Theatre last night in the- In the south, the insurgents claim Secretary of Commerce. After the
Hal Roach-M-G-M latest
feature to have
Perkins, enptured the seaport of conference, Miss Frances comedy. "Our Relations," it set the Matril, cast of Malaga, without en- Secretary for Labour, announced that nudience
into опе uproariously countering resistance. They expect she was very hopeful that the strike hilarious round of mirth and mer-to be at the gates of Almeria by the would be settled soon. rtment. One lean, sad-faced Laurel, week-end,
learned that the settlement It is and one pompous, jovial Hardy have Besides sinking it been inseparable and
irrepressible | steamer in the harbour of Almarka plan calls for representation by the United Automobile Workers' Union the rebels claim that two Government
with own members, only bombers were brought down
of
security. This Dear stringent guarantees Granada.
indicates that definite breach has Malaga is returning to normal and been made in the deadlock, which insurgent warships, scouting the has persisted owing to the Union's coast, captured a bontload of Leftist demand for sole recognition at refugees.--Reuter.
twenty striking factories.-Reuter.
GUARDS DISBANDED
in the entertainment world for ten years, but in their current produc- tion
they each acquire
a twin brother, portraying dual roles for the first time in a feature-length comedy It's double-trouble and
ingen double-laughs in the most ously funny situations ever to con- front this team of stellar comedians.
will
Government
Extending Operations
Avila, Feb. 11.
attack
of their
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Saturday
"Three Smart Girls"
Flint, Feb. 10. Dainty Deanna Durbin, a brilliant
The extension of insurgent opera-j The General Motors Corporation and altogether charming personality tions against Madrid is foreseen here has announced that it has disbanded
be introduced to local movie as a result of the Improving weather. ita force of Company guards. fans to-day when Universal's gay
According to military headquarters Prior to this notification, the tense comedy drama, "Three Smart Giris,"
several Government attacks on situation led to rumours that the has its showing at the Alhambra Theatre. Surrounded by a cast of positions cutting the Valencia road guards were preparing to evict the sit-down strikers, due to the fact that Schedules showing current rates
established cinema favourites In-have been easily repulsed.
Insurgent planes have bombed the the windows at one of the plants cluding Binnie Barnes, Alice Brady. Aragon road heavily. The
trunk
which were suddenly opened, after ns from the 1ST MARCH, 1937, are now in course of preparation, and Ray Milland and Charles winning highway leads out of Madrid and has the workers were charged with de-
newcomer to the
Liberate attempts to freeze the water will be issued shortly.
screen lives up to advance notices carried heavy traffic. The
system. JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., Scre
of her musical genius. She proves, caused much confusion among the too, that she is much more
The strikers, however, claimed that than transport convoys-Reuter, just a singing child prodigy.
the mechanism had jammed while Possessing exquisite beauty and rare
Counter-Blow Repulsed
they were trying to air the plant. London, Feb. 10. Earlier, National Guardsmen said charm, the talented youngster gives a smooth performance, "These An insurgent radio message from the Company guards planned to eviet in the afternoon, but Smart Girls" tells the amusing story Avila states that a fierce attempt to the strikers
"Something has hop- of three daughters of a rich New dislodge them from their positions they added: Yocker who upset their
father's May-December
at Yacin near Madrid, commanding pened in Detroit to prevent it." romance with a
was made by Meanwhile, the Mayor, Mr. H. The title roles the Valencia road,
Government troops, who,
LTD. Secretaries, Hongkong/Japan Freight Conference.
NOTICE.
MR. LAMBERT DUNBAR has
and 62% for the drawn bonds. The been admitted a General Partner-
market was very there being in our firm as from January 1st, very little stock available.
While an official announcement Is 1937. still believed to be imminent, suine quarters are Inclined to believe that the unofficial reports represent feelers Chinese Government put out by the In order to test the renciion..
Those who are optimistically in- clined suggest that China has already reached
agreement with the Americans, who have hitherto been de- by holding
negotiations the up
tter terms, especially with better to arrears, than other in-
monding
an
S. E. LEVY & COMPANY.
FOR SALE.
Well bullt huts, recently in use at Shing Mun as coolle lings.
18 No. Typo A 60' x 18' No. Type B 50' x 20'
terests, British, French and German, Each hut contains approximately are willing to accept. The fact that Hukuang bonds are higher priced 400 cu. ft. of timber. Offers to
been
Hull, Resident similar terms, is attributed to a report that Hukuangs will be Engineer, Saltash, King's Park, given a lien on the Salt Gabelle, Kowloon.
corded
Pukows, which have
now regarded as excellent security.
Moreover, the City expresses plea-
G.
B. Gifford
a
surable surprise regarding the pay even if the reports are true, but the ment of a five per cent. return so majority of brokers look for
gradual appreciation as the invest-
soon.
It is not expected that any sharp ment qualities of the bonds begin to movement of the bonds will occur, be appreciated.-Reuter.
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blonde.
are played by little Miss Durbin, by tanks and artillery, ported Bradshaw, has resigned his position!
Nan Grey and Barbara Read, 'As
in as
as a Buick salesman to concentrute on the co-ordination of the various regular police or- emergency and ganisations-United Press.
the father, Charles Winninger essays three waves-lwice in the morning n new type of role and turns in a and once at nightfall. The attackers grand performance. Miss Barnes were repulsed with great losses.
Another message from Malaga, plays the part of the gold-digger and Miss Brady is ideally cast as the reports that the Nationalists on the blonde's scheming mother. Mischa Malaga front were to-day engaged Auer Is a hit as an impoverished in clearing up the province and that noblemen whom the three youngs- they occupied Patunillas and Car-
hire to lure the adventuress tamo.
ters
away from their giddy parent. Ray The Madrid Defence Council denies Milland and John King provide that the rond between the capital handsome
interest As and Valencla has been cut by the romantic sweethearts of the two elder of the insurgents, but it admits that part of been heavily bom- three girls. The remainder of the the road has cast includes Ernest Cossart, Hobart barded. Cavanaugh, Lucille Walson and Nella Walker.
21 YEARS AGO
Extracts From The "Telegraph" Files
The following extracts are from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended February 19, 1916.
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The British naval authorities are willing to assist refugees to return to Malaga, as well as to transport foodstuffs for the starving inhabit- ants.Reuter Bulletin Service.
Denial From Rome
Rome, Feb. 10. The allegation that. Italian troops participated in the capture of Malaga is denied here, where it is still officially maintained that there has been no offelal support for the In- surgents.
It is admitted, however, that it is possible that there are unoMcial General volunteers among Franco's troops, just as there are on the Government side.
.* The rate of the dollar on de- Italian mand was is. 11.3/16d.
vacancy
An election was held to fill the on the Sanitary Board, caused by the departure of Dr. G. L. Fitzwilliams. There were two candidates-Dr. F. M. Gracu Ozorio and Dr. H. G. Earle-and Dr. Ozorio was returned by 330 votes to 85.
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Foreign banks in Hongkong
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The news of the capture of Malaga has been received with unconcealed Joy in all quarters here.-Reuter Bülletin Service.
Cranborne's Statement
London, Feb. 10.. Lord Cranborne stated in the House of Commons at question-time
his informatio that according to
n view
In com-
Conservative Veteran Dies
LATE HOLDER OF UNIVERSITY SEAT
London. Feb. 10.
A by-election will be necessitated y the death, at the age of 72 years, of the Conservative Member htt Parliament, one of the two represen- tatives of the combined English Uni- versities, Sir Reginald Craddock, who was Lieutenant-Governor of Burma from 1017 to 1022 and served on the on Indian Joint Select Committee Constitutional Reforms,
He and Miss Eleanor Rathbone (In- dependent) were both returned un- opposed at the General Election.--- British Wireless. *
YU HAN-MOW GOES NORTH
TO ATTEND C.E.C.
CONFERENCE
Canton, Feb. 10.
(Due Marseilles 13th. March). Hollow, Pakhel and Haiphong..... Kiungchow.....Fri, Feb. 12, Noon.
Manila, Australia and New Zealand Changte
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Sandakan
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Amsterdam 25th February.
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PLANS TO PROTECT
U. S.
VAST
DROUGHT AREA
(Special to "Telegraph") -
Washington, Feb. 10.
President F. D. Roosevelt to-day delivered a message to Congress urging the development of a scheme to protect the
General Yu Han-mow left for mid-West against future droughts. He asked that the plan be there were large numbers of Italian Hongkong by gunboat to-night, en dovetailed with a long-range rehabilitation programme. personnel in Spain, but he could not route to Nanking to attend the Representatives of ten states, farms through easing credit, or by notified that no compradore or by give any accurate estimate of the Pleur counter of the comin vitally concerned, have organised the lease or sale of federal land other than cash orders issued by numbers
The involved.
British Executive Commliter Kuomia the Great Plains Drought Com conservation of rainfall through the then, would be accepted until Government had recently addressed tang Parly..
alt The Major, Mr. Chang Yang-fu, is mittee. They propose the establish- planting of grass crops, were further notice in payment of col- the principal European Powers with
to putting an end to the leaving to-morrow, but Mr. Huang ment of a mid-West federal agency points of the proposal. lections or amounts due to them.
He suggested, too, the compensa- to foster rehabilitation. In his mes- despatch of volunteers to Spain. Mu-sang is remaining in Cantoh.
The Italian Government,
There is no news yet regarding the sage President Roosevelt advised tion of local sub-divisions for the The China Provident, Loan and
Governments Kwangel leaders, but it is generally the acceptance of the Committee's loss of taxes Involved by federal mon
with Mortgage Co., Ltd., reported gross
hud undertaken to pro- believed that neither General LX proposals, which he put before the purchases: the destruction of rare- concerned, hud
legislators.
hoppers and erickets, and the de profits of $102,527 and declared a
hibit these movements
as Chung-jen nor General Pel Chunk-
Resettlement of refugees; ten year velopment of the drought aren's other dividend of 7 per cent.; the Hong- others did so, but they had declined hef are proceeding to the capital.
surveys to determine the best uses to resources, such as lignite: kong Tramway Co., Ltd., reported to take such steps in advance of Reuter
"A new economy must be which various tracts of land can be profit on working totalling £10.032 other countries. The British Gov-
put, the study of climate, soll and veloped, based on conservation and 63. Bd., with dividend of 12 por ernment were now exercising their
crsion: Government purchase of an the effective utilisation of all the cent, and the Wharf and Godown utmost efforts to secure an agreement Co., Ltd., proft, on working amount in the Non-Intervention Commillee
much as 24,000,000 acres of drought water available, especially of rain on which prohibition could be put The Cabinet has decided to far-land for distribution of range rights and anow. The problem is one that
to réhabilitating the enn be solved, but the solution will, area; the expansion of undersized take time," he ended-United Press. until February 14-United Prass.
soon
CONTINUED SUSPENSION
Tokyo, Feb. 11.
ing to $471,201, with dividend of into force ́ simultaneously by all the ther suspend the session of the Dlet, with a view
7 per cent.
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