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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, APRIL 12, 1937.
Van Zeeland Continues In Saddle
Rexists' Challenge Comes To Naught
Excitement High
At Election
Brussels, Apr. 11.
In the by-election fought by M. Paul van Zeeland, the Belgian Prime Minister, and M. Leon Degrelle, the Rexist leader, the Government's head won by a substanti majorily. He formerly had no seat in the Chamber, M. van Zeeland polled 276,840 votes and M. Degrelle 19,242. The poll was large, bul there were 18350 blank or spolled ballots, which is only slightly lower than the total at the last general election. Women have no votes in Belgium, otherwise;
it is considered, M. Degrelle would have had a larger polt, as he is young und handsome and a strong speaker. As it was he only obtained 10.05 per cent, of the total poll.
police
Some 2,000 semi-military were drafted to Brussels to deal with whatever contingencies might arise, but though the excitement was in
tense there were no disorders.
M. van Zeeland fought the election on a platform on continuation of the tri-party Government, in order to complete the country's economic and
EMPIRE
RULERS
TO PAY HOMAGE
TO THEIR KING
Men of Many Lands To
Form Colonial Escort
The many territories which fall within the purview of the Colonial Office will play a notable part in the Coronation celebrations in London. Rulers from many distant lands, and of diverse origin and environment, will be assembled in the heart of the Empire to do honour to the paramount Sovereign.
Among the Royal Guests will be included the Amir of Trans-Jordan, a member of the Sherifian family of the Middle East and the Sultan of Zanzibar from his island home off the coast of East Afrien.
The Malay Peninsula will be represented by the Sultan of Johore, noted for his princely contribution towards the cost of Imperial defence, and the Sultans of Penang and Trengganu.
distinguished Castell Cleelazo. Among the muny visitors will be Uie Sultan of Lithe) and the Sultari of Shilir and Mukulla, It is noteworthy
North Hofstra worthy that at the last two important Chieftains from South
West
well as the Para- Arabia, as election the Government polled only mount Chief of Barotseland and from 64.55 per cunt-Reuter,
Northern Rhodesia,
Inamelat recovery.
DICTATOR NOT WANTED
Rulers apart, the Governments of Brussels, Apr. 12.
all the non-self-governing Colunles Denouncing attempts to establish and Protectorates, and of the Man- M. Leon Degrelle as Belgium's dic-dated Territories, have nominated | tator
voters overwhelmingly the
supported the Prime Minister M.representatives to attend the Carona- Paul van Zeeland, in his by-election At least 60 such respresentatives Lattie in support of parliamentary will be present. Hongkong has sent. government yesterday.
three.
two
C
KEEN FIGHT FOR
· GOVERNOR'S CUP
(Continued from Page 1.1.
tion has become even keener and good results were recorded in the "Stickledown," the penultimate com- petition of the Cup.
STICKLEDOWN-500 yds.
Class "X" II.1.8, 50)
1. Mr. Watson (D.R.C.), 50; 2. Syl. Blandford (R. Marinen), 40; 3, Rtn. McAteer (RUR.), 49; 4, L/Cpl. Kimble (RU.R.), 48; 5, Capt. Hybut (R.A.), 48.
Two scares at 48 were counted out.
Consolation Sweepstake. Insp. Hopkins (H.K. Police), 47; E. R. A. Haynes (R.N.), 47.
In this event Mr. Watson had the distinction of scoring a possible,
(Class "M")
1. L/Sgt. Cheshire (R.A.0.C.), 40; Capt. Trever (II.K.V.D.C.). 47; 3 Sgt. Canmore (RU.R.), 47; 4. Mr. Summers (T.R.C.), 47; 5. Rfn. A. R.
Stewart (R.U.N.), 47,
Consolation Sweepstake.-1, Sgt. Perkins (Polleo), 47; 2. Sapper Daniels (R.E.). 45; 3. L/Cpl. Brice (R.A.O.C.), 44.
One score at 44 was counted out,
SENIOR MEMBERS MATCH (ILP.S.: 105)
THREATENS BRITAIN'S SHIPPING
H.M.S. Hood Steams To Answer Gen. Franco
No Interference To be Tolerated
Gibraltar, Apr. 11.
It is learned, in official naval, circles, that H. M. S. Hood, largest fighting ship in the. world, has moved out to sea to protect British merchant ship Ding along the Spanish const,
It is reliably stated that H.M.S,
Hood is proceeding to the neighbour-
hood of Bilbao,
There has been no change in the British Government's polley of pro- tceling British shipping from inter- ference by either side in the Spanish elvil war, it is stated.
Meanwhile, four British steamers are awaiting an opportunity to take 1, Colonin Civil Service, Age: 74.
cargoes of foodstuffs to Bilbao. Gen- Team The Hon. Mr. Neral Francisco Franco is said to have Smith, E. 1. Wynne Jones, Y. C. Warned that he will prevent the
Branson.
2. H.K. Police, Agg. 70. Team The Hon. Mr. T, H. King, Bloci, Me. 1.G.P., C: G. Perdue and W. le Bart
Sparrow.
3, Royal Navy, Agg. 08; 4, Regular Army, Agg. 80.
shall,
Mauritius Jr. Elzer Laurent, Mr. Julen
Nigeria M. Erle Olawalu Benjamin Olan Elika Amal),
Neill Major-General Bir Malcolm, K.G.B., D.9.0.
Northern odela Sir Leopold Moore, leutenant-Clonel Stewart Gor-Browne.
John Nar Nyasaland Protectorate Mr. Palatines Mr. Jenoe Den-Zx), M.51.E. 81, Lucia Mr. George Williams, O.B.E,
o.uk.
REVOLVER MEDALS Cur
1, Cpl. Puran Singh (Police), 83;
St. Helena: Mr. Humfray Welly Solomon, 2, Cpl. Charan Singh (Police), 00:
3, Insp. Hopkins (Police), 68.
One score at 68 was counted out, DELIBERATE-500 yds.
HL Vinrent Mr. Arnold Morgan Pynnett
·Seychellen: Mr. William Francis Stephens Siera Leone: Mr. Ernest Samuel Brok netu, M...
Bamalland Protectorate: Mr. Clifford Henry Fitzherbert Plowman, C.M.G.. 0.1.F
Btraits Settlemental Mr. Tan Cheng Lock c..E.. Sir Arnold Robinson.
Tanganyika Territory: Mr. William Stewart.
M. van Zeeland polled 275,040.
As was to be expected, the repre- and M. Degrelle 69,242, whereas in the May, elections he had 73,000 sentatives present much racial diver
Major Sir William Lead, M.C. nity; among them are included two votes.
Trinidads Mr. Charles Henry Pierre, 6.B.E. Said M. van Zeeland: "The out-members of the Mallese nobility, K.C... tantsin Arthur Antifow Cipriani.
Uganda Prateriorates Hir Albert prominent Ceylonese,
Buskin Cook, Ç.MIL ONE, M.IN. Dr. Henry come surpassed my greatest hopes."three
Hamilton Haster, C..2.. M. Degrelle claimed a moral vic-Cypriots, three Chinese from Hong-
Tex tory due to the limitation of the kong and Malaya, seven Africans, the Fiji election, but well-informed consider and a Fijian Member of the
result means the Rexist leader's Legislative Council.. downfall and the termination of the Rexists' threat to establish a totall- tarian state.
COLONIAL ESCORT
A conspicuous feature of Colonial
A few were injured in minor dis-representation will be the formation orders.-United Press.
NO THREATS TO SUIYUANI
Shanghai Rumours Lack Foundation
Peiping. Apr. 12. Information received here indicates that reports in Shanghai, to the effect that another altack on Sulyuan by Mongolian and Manchukuo Irregulars is iniminent, are without any founda-
tion.
North Charhar is very quiet-Man- chukuo garrisons still occupy Ching pei and other points, adjacent, but nearly all the mercenaries of the area Joined the Chinese last November,
Similarly, there is no evidence the Chinese are planning to attack
Telephone 28021. Charhar, although Sulyuan is strong-
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Two University students, residing at Morrison Hall, were the victims
clothing, the property of Yu Ping- chui,
Inspector Kirby sald the overcoat was missed first and defendant, was suspected. Upon the disuppeurance of the other articles, the police were informed and defendant was arrested following investigation. The total value of the articles was $118. They hind been pawned for $31.80.
Defendant was sentenced to alx
of a robbery on April 6, perpetrated weeks' Imprisonment on each charge.
by their room-boy,,Man Chl, 28, who
was charged before Mr, K, Keen at
The speaker at the Rotary in the Central Magistracy yesterday to-morrow will be Mr. D. L. Strellet, with the larceny of (a) an overcont, whose subject will be: The Com- the property of Wong Ping-cheung poser and His Hire," with reference and (b) one pair of gold cuff links, to the work of the Performing Rights one blanket and several places of Society.
ly garrisoned.-Neuter.
I
TRIS SPEAKER HURT
Cleveland, April 11.
of a Colonial military contingent which will take part in the Corona- tion.
Western Pacif High Commission terra: Mr. Janes Burns,
Zansibar: Br Behard Rankine, K.C.M.G.
CEREMONY ON
GOVERNOR'S DEPARTURE
(Continued from Page 1)
There is to be a firal demonstration
Class "X"
1. Cpl. McCauseland (R.U.R.), 22; 2, Lleut. Ratcliffe (R.U.R.), 22; 3 Sgt Blandford (R. Marlies), 22; 4, Rin. Barclay (R.U.R.), 22; 6, C. P. O. Pellow (t. Navy), 22; 0, C. Q. M. S. Wallace (R.UR.) and Sgt. Mannell (R. Marines) tied.
Four scores at 22 were counted out, Consolution Sweepstake. Lleut. Pattullo (R.E.), 21.
ese were the results of a lic-
in
British ships reaching the Spanish Government port even if it involves him in sit incident with the British Navy, Reuter.
NEW SOLICITOR ADMITTED
SON FOLLOWS IN FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS
Mr. Woo Pak-young, son of Mr. H. K. Woo, was admitted to practise as a solicitor in this Colony by the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Supreme Court this morning.
Moving the application, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Albaster. Kc., Attorney- Generál, said Mr. Woo was one of two candidates who sat and passed the examination in England ordered by His Lordship. He was articled to Mr. F. E. Nash, who was formerly Woo's Mr. C. Watson's БСОГО the in partnership with "Siberia" competition brought his ng- | father. gregate to 234 which is ve points Kigher than any available at the time. Sgt. Russell (Pollee) finished the Siberia with 227 and Signailer Edwards (R.N.), with 220.
Bir.
BACK TO NANKING
Shanghai, Apr. 12.
Its composition will fully reflect the vast diversity of the
Colonial bark by launch for the Empress of Empire. In addition to the three Japan, and malutes will be fired from gentlemen
representing Hongkong, Signal Hill and by H.M.S. Suffolk. there will be military und naval re- presentatives from almost every part as the Empress of Japan posses of the globe. Malta, Ceylon, Malaya, through Lycemun Channel at about Mr. Lin Sen, President at China, Mauritius, Fill, the Falkland Islands, 12.30 pm, when men of the 12th is due at Changsta to-day on his und a number of the African De- Aircraft Brigade Aden, most of the West India Colonles Heavy Battery and the 5th Anti-way to Nanking, following a visit to
of the Royal Kwangsi.-Reuter. pendencies .will be represented. Artillery will parade and give three Mounted officers relected from the cheers. A farewell rignal will be regular forces mentioned above will
in of the Royal Artillery, form the King's Colonial Escort insisted by the 12th Heavy Battery
contin- the Procession. The whole gent numbering about 120. will be under the command of Col. C. c. Fowkes, M.c., King's African Rifles.
A picturesque function will take Secretary of State for the Colonies place on Friday, May 7, when the will hold an evening reception Lancaster House for the entertain ment of the Colonial visitors.
REPRESENTATIVES
at
The following is the official, list of representatives from the
various Colonies and Protectorates:
Aden Mr. Fraairns Hormule Cowanfer Dinshaw, 0.B.E.
Bal
FAREWELL ADDRESS
The presentation of the Chinese farewell address to His Excellency Sir Andrew Caldecott is to be made the general community at the long- at the same time as the address from kong Hotel on Thursday, April 15, at 5 p.m. The Hon. Mr. Kolewall, C.M.G.: will read the English version and make the presentation on behalf of the Chinese community.
BULLETS FLY IN UNION WAR
(Continued from Page 1)
Mr. Walter Kingsbury Moore. C. Mr. Aubrey Kenneth Solomon.
Barbadon. Br. Julin Hutson, O.D.E, Sir Tris Speaker, famous veteran of Harold Austly, G..E.
Bemuda: Sir Stanley Spurling, C.M.CH., American baseball and herd of aloe, V., Mr. Jam innid Conyera the return thousand games, has been critically CIE Injured in a fall from a window of the second storey of his home, where he was repairing a flower-box.- United Press.
$10,000 ESTATE
ALL
Bedcials utama: Mr. Ernet Altral Bucke
of Mr. R. S. Laughlin, Canadian President of Generul is holidaying in Ber- ... Mr. Malcolm Burnett Gardiner Motors, who
muda, British Honduras Mr. Bernard Aloysius Meanwhile, Mr. Hugh Thompson, Melhade, Mr. Luello Progrru Agure.
Duraiswamy, labour organiser, at a mass meeting Ceylan Mr. Walindingnan Sir Den Boren Jayatinka, Mr. Girorge Claude reiterated the threat that the UA.W. would close the United States plants Stanley Carin.
of General Motors In an effort to force the Oshawa Issue.
Cypres: Bir Panayiotis Carayanals, Mehmst Munir Hey, ...
Falkland Islands Mr. George Booner. Federated Malay Staten: Colonel Crell Rae, Mr. Chou Kin Peng, C..
Mr.
Pickets have tightened the line around the Oshawa factory and will not permit anyone to enter the plant. Royal Canadian Mounted Pollee troopers are standing by to protect the factory
and any workers who | *** A may be willing to return to their fight jobs, if the operators decide Jullen. the strike-United Preas.
Local estate sworn at $10,000 was left by the late Mr. Kwongt Chau-
111 Sir Henry Beatt. Batu Joveva Lula. king, alias Kwong Chl, formerly of i
balavu Vanuallall Sukuna, Kong MI Village. Toishan District.] "amblar Sheikh Omar Fyt.
Gibraltar: who died on February 12, 1932.
Jasd Andrew-Spred. bonis 0.11.E. Letters of administration de
Gold Cut Dr. Frederick Victor Nanka- non with the wili annexed have been
Bruce, E., Mr. Edwant Ochir Adjaye. granted to Mr. Kwong Wing-tung.
firennda: Mr.
Edward WETLAN D.C.31.
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Hongkong Mr. Finaley Hudson Dodwell, CLOUDY WEATHER
Dr. Two Seen-wa, C.H..
Jamaica: Sir Wham Marrison, Mr. Eles- · Wenic antleyclones are situated bert Ashton Lanelve Simpson, 0.8.F
Kenya ieutenant-Colonel Lord 10
Franch Scot! D.S.O.. Captałe over Manchuria and the Prelfie
Helmuth Erle the east of the Bonins. Pressure is Schwarize.
over Tongking and Looward Islands Mr. Baal Berridge Dark, relatively low S. W. Chinn. Local forecast. East Mr. William Llewelyn Wall,
Malia The Most Noble the Baron de Pro and S. E. winds, moderate; cloudy d'Amico, The Mont Noule Mary Inguanet. generally with fog or mist.
Starune વર્ત Dar-il-talet: Dukana
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High officials of the General Motors Corporation in Oshawa now predict a settlement "about Wednesday,"
It is thought likely the company will recognise the U.A.W
"What else can you do when you have a gun at your head?" one official and complained: United Press.
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