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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY,
Big Cotton
Crop For U.S.
This Year
But Over-Production Will Be Avoided
Washington, Apr. 17.
⚫ Conditions in the United States are "conducive to a large cotton nereage" this year, according to a survey by the Department of Agriculture,
The cotton farmer, in planning his crop this year, is faced with a smaller supply of American coiton but n larger world supply, dus to the in- creased foreign production, the De- partment said.
The Department announced that an increase in production in an amount substantially greater than the redue- tion in this year's world carry-over of American cotton might be burden-
some,
The Department summarised the contton outlook as follows: "With a further reduction in world carry-over of American contton, as now appears probable, the 1937 United States crop could be increased somewhat without giving world supply for the season 1037-38 larger than the supply of this cotton for the present seASON.
"Although an increase in the supply for export would tend to strengthen the competitive position of American cotton In world markets the advisa- billty of increasing production de- pends upon its effects on the income of producers over a period of years."
The Department sald that the world. supply of American cotton for the 1930-37 season is expected to be about 1,000,000 bales less than in the pre- vious season, the lowest in 12 years and 0 per cent. less than a 10-year average.
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The world carry-over of American cotton at the beginning of the season was approximately 2,000,000 bales less than a year ago and the smallest in six years, but was 17 per cent. larger than the 10-year average, the Department stated.
The carry-over of foreign cotton was expected to reach a new penk and exceed the average by 47 per cent.
Total foreign production last season was estimated at 17,500,000 bales,. am increase of 1,000,000 bales over the record crop of the 1935 season and 50 per cent.` above the 1923-33 average.
The Department announced that if the supply of foreign cotton should continue to increase, relative to American cotton, would become increasingly influential in determining the world price of all cottons."-- United Press.
Burglary At R.A.F. Mess
Man Sentenced On
Four Counts
The Royal Air Force Officers' Mess ot Kowloon_City_was_the_scene_of_a. burglary on January 16, in connec- tion with which Kong Suf-song, 20, unemployed, appeared before Mr. K M. A. Darnelt at the Kowloon Magis- iracy this morning charged with this and three other thefts. Defendant was sentenced to A total fine of $150, or three months imprisonment.
The charges were (a) burglary on January 10 at 3 am: at the R.A.F. Officers' Mess, Kowloon City, of $70, a pair of gold cuff links, a servles overcoat, nine service medals and
TO-NIGHT At 9.30 “MASSED BAND CONCERT"lothing; (b) larceny on March an
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a cheque book, a pocket wallet and a quantity of clothing, the property of S. H. Yung; (c) larceny leather suit-case, $10 and cloth- ing from No. 29, Kent Road, Kowloon Tong and (d) larceny of two rolls of cloth from May Choi-ping of No. 29. Tung Kau village, Kowloon City on December 6, last year.
Detective Sergeant McPherson said the money and the gold links in charge (a) had not been recovered, nother had the cheque and pocket books in charge (b). Defendant had given the police every assistance. The service overcoat had been pawned at the Tal Hing Pawnshop, Mongkok.
The pawnbroker pleaded 'careless- ness in taking the overcoat. His Worship remarked that if he allow- ed people to pawn Government pro- perty, he would find himself in serious trouble.
Special Jury Possible
For Hearing Concubine Murder Case
Tho trial of Chiu Yuk-fai, a P.W.D. draughtsman, for, the murder of Cheung Yuk-ching,, a shopkeeper's concubine, by burning, scheduled to take place at the May Criminal Sessions, was put forward to this month's calendar by the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl: MacGregor, this morning.
The rep was taken as the result of an application by Mr. E. H. WI Ilams, Assistant Attorney-General, I who said that the. Hon. Mr. Leo 'D'Almada, jnr., for the defence, had
agreed to this procedure.
The case will be heard on Tuesday next.
Mr. D'Almada Intimated he would" probably apply for a special jury.
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
deutsches Reich
Adolf Hitler, 49 to-day, celebrates his birthday quietly, but the Reich is issuing a postage stamp, pictured
above, in his honour.
Lucky Not Up For Murder
Sessions Sentence In
Assault Case
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APRIL
U.S. Citizens Unaware Of Tax Liability
Treasury Statement
Givos Advice
Washington, April. 18. Ometals of the United States Tree- sury to-day informed the Press, on the question of Internal revenue, that residents of the Philippine Islands, in- cluding citizens of the United States, are largely unaware of their liability to United States income tax, under the Revenue Act of 1930 and prio Acts.
The statement,sald:" The Philip- pines did not cease to be a possession of the United States for Federal in- come purposes by the establishment of the Commonwealth.
"In recapitalising the exising faws," the Treasury's statement said, "the United States citizen-resident is treat- ed the same as a non-resident allen for tax purposes, and is taxable only in income derived from sources with- In the United States.
"A non-resident allen or individual not engaged in trade or business within the United States and having un office or place of business therein is taxable under the New Revenue Act of 1938, ut flat rate of 10 per cent only on fixed determinable in- come from sources within the United
States, such as Interests, dividends,
rents, salaries or wages,
"If a non-resident allen is engaged, in trade or business within the United States, or has an office or place of business therein, he is subject to taxe- tion the same as United States citizen residents, but the tax is imposed only on income derived from within the United States."
Admitting a charge of causing grievous bodily harm to lu Pan, 18-year-old "boy" of the Sui Wa Club, Wong, Yat-pong, unemployed, was sentenced. 10 months' hard la bour by Mr. Justice Lindsell at the Criminal Sessions this morning.
Accused was niso churged with robbery, but he denied this offenec.
Mr. M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Solicitor, said he would accept the plea and would offer no evidence against accused 01 the robbery Press. charge. The offence to which the man had pleaded guilty was a serious one, for had the chopper been a little) sharper or the blow deeper, there would have been much more serious consequences.
Sentencing accused. His Lordship said that from the depositions it certainly appeared that he committed the assault with a view to robbing his victim. It was certainly fortunate for accused that the wound had not been deeper, otherwise he would be charged with murder,
According to the proceedings in the Lower Court, accused assaulted the complainant at the club premises at
10 Pa Hing Feng Roud on February 10. Accused was formerly employed at, the Club, and committed the as- sault after he had been entertained by bis victim In connection with the Chinese New Year celebrations.
ORGAN FUND CONCERT
FINE PROGRAMME ARRANGED
A concert, arranged by Miss Gindys Pollard for the benefit of the Orgen Fund of St. John's Cathedral, will take place at St. John's Cathedral Hall on April 30 at 9 p.m. and a useful band of artistes have agreed to give their services in addition to a juvenile cast.
sources
The statement included numerous statutory qualifications for exemp- tlons, and that those liable to exemp-. tlon should file their applications not inter than' June 15, 1937.-United
Push Study Of Philippines Independence
U.S. To Take Steps To Assure Neutrality
Washington, April 18.
It has been learned from reliable sources here that President Manuel Quezon and Mr. Franels Sayre, As- sistant Secretary of State, have reached a preliminary
ugreement re- garding the basis folat com- to study the question of the Phillippines independence. Studies will commence on Monday.
The agreement includes the
pru- vision for the President of the United States, at the carliest and most practicable date, and in accordance with Section 11 of the
of the Independence: Act, to take steps to enter into negotiations with unnamed foreign Powers with a view to the conclusion of a treaty for the recognition of the perpetual neutrality of the Philippine Islands.
The Joint committee will be au- thorised to study the necessity of changes in the Philippines' currency and banking systems, and a system The artistes are Mr. Edgar Warner for servicing the bonded indebtedness (tenor), Mrs. Lockhart (contralto), which 'may be required to limplement Mr. Close (bass), Mr. Vic Labrum a plan of economic adjustment. (entertainer), Mick Brandt and Miss
trade
studies | wifi- conform with Pollard (songs), Mary Foster, (dance the official communiques issued pupil of Miss Violet Capell), June March 18 and April 14, including Atridge (songs) and her sister Lily President Quezon's suggestion for (top dance), Eileen Smythe. (classi-shortening the period of the Philip- çal numbers) and Mr. Eric Show pines' commonwealth status-United (accompanist),
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