THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, .1937.
ONCE PROUD MANCHUS NOW
STRUGGLING FOR A LIVING BROADCASTK SHOES
Greatest Consolation In Winter When Free Soup Kitchens Are Open
OBSCURE LIFE
IN VILLAGE NEAR PEIPING
Pelping, Apr. 15. WHAT is belleved to be the last
of once-
and largest group wealthy Manchus, who considered themselves "God's chosen children" during the Ching Dynasty, are now living an obscure and forinrn Ute in
a dilapidated village about a stone's throw from
from the walls outside of Hatchimen.
Thousands of foreign and Chinese tourists who visit the Western Hills every year pass by the outskirts of this ille village without knowing that these descendants of the former proud and wealthy "royal family" ure struggling miserably to find their daily food.
to
"CHI MIN"
These Manchus-better known as "chi min" banner people-are them- selves to blame for their
present plight because at the height of their glory they never made any attempt education or to learn a Ret an trade on which they could make their own independent living.
Their forefathers depended on and wealth of the the prestigO Imperial
and lived a lazy circle and luxurious life. generation Inherited
The
new
all the de- fects of the previous one until the collapse of the dynasty in 1011. WIDELY SCATTERED
The exact number of banner men left in the country Jus 0134 been accertained but it is known that they are senttered in far sections of the land. When the Manchus came into power in Peking they were suspicious of every "Han" or Chinese.
A
of
In order to prevent any possible uprising or "dangerous thought" from poisoning the minds of the people, the Manchus organised eight banners
having ench
number Jorge members who belonged to the royni family and who were to keep a
close and watchful eye on the Chinese.
The fall of the Imperial dynasty the rapid decline of the Witnessed bannermen, who were not only bankrupt because they had no
The Rape of Sarawak, wife of
the only white rajah in the world,
is visiting Amerien for the first time.
The
Settlement Of Strike Nearer
Toronto, Apr. 22.
Settlement of the General Motors Corporation of Canada atrike at Oshawa, Ont, appears nearer than at any time since I began.
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
YESTERDAY'S CABLED
QUOTATIONS
London, Apr. 22.
The following are the middle prires Kɛ the clone of the market
Last
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The General Motors executives conferred with the President of the War Loan Oshawa branch of the United Auto- | 444 Dond 1868 (Eng mobile Workers Association to-day
in the presence of Premler Mitchelle Geld Bonda 102047T ..
Loan IDON Hepburn and ollier Ontario Cabinet Loan 1912 Ministers.-Neuter, ·
of the
OPENING MONDAY
Toronto, Apr. 22. Fremier Mitchell Hepburn an- nounced to-day that a settlement basis had been reached at Oshawa and that the factory would probably reopen Monday. ife declined to re- veal the terms of the settlement.
Elsewhere it was learned they in cluded recognition by the employers
the str
strikers' of เ
the C10. The U.A.W.. huwever, Is aflated with the C..O. in the United States.
The
ngreement will be put before strikers to-morrow. Only their approval is required, said Mr. Hep burn. He asked the press to co- operate at this crucial time and not to publish anything provocative. United Press.
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The Annual Shakespeare Celebration
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wavelengths of 355 metres (845 k.c's.), 31.40. metres (0.62 m.,'s.).
4-4.30 D.DL Chinese recorded
music.
4.30 p.m. A running commentary, Read on the Semi- by Frank V. Finals of the Tennis Singles Chom- planship of the Colony between E. C. Fincher and S. A. Rumjahn, Relnyed from the Hongkong Cricket Club Courts (by courtesy of the Commit- tee of the Hongitong Cricket Club).
6 p.m. (approx:). Chinese Pro-
gramme.
7 Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 (Mendelssohn) played by Fritz Kreister and the State Opera Or- Leo conducted by Dr. chestra, Blech.
7.30 p.m. Stock Quotations and Hongkong Exchange Market Report. 7.35 Mantovani and His Tipica Orchestra.
Tango-Havana Heaven; Kumba- -Cuban Pete; Fox Tro-Please Be lieve Me; Fox Trot-Poor Little An- geline; Fox Trot-For You Madonna; Waltz-Moonlight, dancing and you;
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AUSTRO- ITALIAN
ACCORD UNBROKEN
Dictators Meet For Venice Parley
In 1917 and 1818 General Feng Kuo-cheng then tuchun of Kiangsu, opened a Chi Min Livelihood bureau at Nanking.
Each bannermon re
Austria, said the Chancellor, did celved a monthly allowance for food
not wish to join the Ilalo-German and clothing. Following the tablishment of the National Govern-bloc or a counter bloc against Ger
many. She desired friendship with ment in Nanking in 1027, the bureau
** all her neighbours. was abolished, and the work
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YESTERDAY
New York, April 22.
Brinud Arroplanes, ord
Imperial Chemitenta
Imperial Tolmeru
Marks & Spencer "A", onl O.K. BataNTS O.K. Bernar Bella Rayon... Leyland Matara Tatric Turner & Newsl United Steel
It is wisdom to look ahead when buying shoes,
Plenty of shoes look good when new, but, if you think shoes ought to look good when ́old, you'll appreciate K's.
K's keep their good despite appearance,
because
hardest wear,
they're good shoes, and because they really do t The Plus Fitting prin-
ciple ensures this.
Fox Trot-Moonspun Dreams; Fox Call and Trot-Love's Serenade.
8 p.m. Time, Weather and An-
nouncements.
8.03 p.m.
A Recital of Roger
Quilter's Songs by Emlyn Walker.
(Tenor).
Weep you no more; 2. My 128/11/ 120/10% Life's Delight; 3. Damask Rases; 4.
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To Daisies; 5. Now sleeps the Crim-
BIRTH,
CLARK.-At the War Memorial Nursing Home, on St. George's Day, 1937, to Evelyn, wife of Walter C. Clark, a son, Peter.
son Petal; 6. Brown is my Love; 7. Fair House of Joy.
8.20 p.m. Cinema Organ Med- leys by Sydney Gustard.
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Invest-
8.35 p.m. Leslie
Smethwick Deep Forgings Armstrong. Stevens Proved Stel, Cent Vlekem, ord Woolworths
S. C. & F. Dow Jones summary of yseterday's markets: The market lo-day declined from fractions to 2 poials, then dragged and loter accelerated near the cluse. Soine lusses in specials ranged to 7 points. equipments showed wide loss, Motor shares were under pressure. Chrysler shares broke more than 2 points, while Dupont lost 0 and U.S. Anglo-Dutch
Rubber Plantation lost 1 Steel more than 1. Rails point
thent Trus more. Utilities were fractions down.
Rum Corps Cornmonwealth Mining Maruman Investments Randfontein Estates
Explorations Co Bul-Nigel
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Oils carly In the day reached, several new highs, after which they drifted down, American Smelting led metals down. Coppers dropped fractions after an early firmness. Bonds were lower. Curb stocks were irregular, with heavy industrials firm.
S. C.. & F.
Wall Street Journalering morning comment:-Republic Steel Canton-Kowloon Rly.. 06 is maturing plans for now financings. It is generally belleved that crude oil prices will be advanced. It
11 15 Kossiped that Chrysler and
and General
Shell Transport (bearer}
Noter
(Vicker)
1925
Venice, Apr. 22. savings, but also could not find Dr. Kurt Schuschnigg. Austrian
employment Any
because they Chancellor, had a three-hour con- were not accustomed to work.versation with Signor Benito Musso-
BURGLÁR SENT Many wandered around the country in to-day, and it is understood that.
he declared that Austria will con- Motors first-quarter earnings are begging for a living.
tinue la collaborate in the Rome pro excellent, showing little suffering as
TO GAOL tocols, provided Italian foreign policy result of the strike. Some
-Reuter, Some tradera is unchanged.
are of the
the opinion that the demand
CAUGHT WITH SACK for consumptive goods will be greater
OF BOOTY than capital goods during the next
Having effected an entrance on to few months. Charlists say that the action of rails is decidedly bullish.
S. C. & F. New York office cables: the second floor of No. 699, Shang- Stocks: The market failed to imehal Street and having stolen varlous taken over by the bureau of social It is understood that Dr. Schusch-prove un Wednesday's rally, but articles of clothing Leung Chuen, 28, welfare of the municipal government. nigg accented Signor Mussolini's pica selling was in light volume and the casiness of the venture, essayed unemployed, apparently impressed by bit of thank the restoration of Archduke unlikely to The younger women do
Increase, There are malce
another trip, but this time aroused that Otto would at present
the be inoppor-indleations now
list sewing now and then to
backc Their greatest con- tune, but Mussolint accepted the may
and fill' little money,
awhile, cung Yuk-shan, 44, a widow, who definité
and w occupant Irend,
was caught. solation is the winter season when Austrian
which was the case that restoration was with little
Leung appeared before Mr. K. M. A. should afford an opportunity to buy Barnett at the Kowloon Magistracy the free soup kitchens are opened an internal Austrian question.
The two Dictators, proceeding on at attractive levels stocks in previous this morning, charged with burglary and where they can find a bowl of
ly recommended groups. In antielpu- recent hat but not too-nourishing congee to these lines, brushed aside
tion
He wa of better first-quarter earnings four months hard labour. The total was, convicted and sentenced to keep them warm.
divergencies.
The opinion is expressed that the by General Motors and Chrysler value of the stolen articles was $160,
hind shelving of
of the restoration will reas- been expected earlier, we believe
Sub-Inspector H. E. Rogers stated sure Germany and relieve the ten-tank provides nearby trading that defendant was arrested by a sion between the Austrian Govern-Issues might provide
constable after being seen running ment and the Nazis..
May out of No. 689. He was caught on
he had placed
CORRESPONDENCE
Should Be No Need For New Taxation
To the Editor.
Hongkong Telegraph.
n
Si In all the letters I have read
the on
local revenue problems, each correspondent seems to have missed the main issue, which is, why more re- venue is needed.
It is stated that there is no ques-
possibilities.
Colton: There
was
some
than
Musical Comedy Medley; Grass- hoppers' Dance (Buenlossi); Nola (Arndt),
Variety. (Vocal),
Kenneth. Ma Doreen (Vocal) and H. L. Ozorio (Piano). 9 p.m. London News and An- councementa.
man
9.15 p.m. Speeches following the Luncheon on the occasion of the Annual Shakespeare Birthday Cele bration from the Conference Hall, Stratford-on-Avon. The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of London, Alder
Sir George Thomas Broadbridge. proposing "The Immortal Memory'; Hugh Walpole, c.z., proposing "The Drama" and Sir Edward Sey- mour Hicks replying to the Toast.
10 p.m. Howallan Music. Inwalian Love Waltz
Noi Lane's Hawaiian Orchestra; Smiling eyes; Hawaiian Love Bird....King Nawahi's Hawaiians; Aloha Beloved Kanui and Lula; Honolulu March Frank Ferera and John K. Paaluhi.
the
Dance
ren.
10.15 p.m. Big Ben. Music. you, Fox Trotsing, Baby, sing Fox Fox Tret-Ev'ry time I look at
Trot-Swingin' on
moon; Fox Trot-Unbelievable; Fox Trot-Drop in next time you're passing: Tro Honolulu Stars and Howallan Guitars; Fox Trot-A little dezvous in Honolulu; Fox Trol I'm all in; Fox Trot-Lost Organ Grinder's Swing; Fox Trot-
my rhythm, lost my music, lost my man; Fox Trot-I'll step out of the picture: Fox Trot-Whotcha cotcha trombone for?; Fox Trot-Slipping through my fingers; Fox Trot-It's love again;
p.m.
English A prospect of the
in dramatic countryside written narrative form by A. G. Streel Pro- duced by John Pudney,
11.30 p.m. Close Down.
tion of bringing Czecho-Slovakia in- liquidation and short-selling on the the stairs of Nos. 703 and 705 where WalizDelilan, George's England,
to the Rome protocols.-Reuter,
Inflation With Prosperity?
pre-for
American Experts Uncomfortable
Hot Springs, Arkansas, Apr. 22,
its
a sack filed with
11
1937."
reported abandonment of agricul tural control, which, in view of the stolen articles. Defendant must have increased acreage outlook. Is cor- effected an entrance by the verandah strued bearish. Reports that plans of the empty floor next door. are being studied to check the heavy in-flow of Gold tend towards
COM- tinued uneasiness regarding the possi bility
of an eventual change, despite
denials. official
The decline WIS orderly, with the Trade absorbing un the scale-down.
of
Wheat: Fine crop reports and the reported purchase
2,000,000 bushels in the South-West for ship- ment to Chicago and its possible in- fluence on the May position together
U.S.
COMMODITY PRICES
LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS
The following quotations on the York commodity exchange are
New York Colton
13,40/47 13.20/27 13.40/47 13.20/30 13.22/22
October
13.107
13,20/21 13.23/23 14.00
The American Bankers Associa with Australian offerings are check- New I think the remedy, should be tion's Econorate Polley Commissioning the effect of foreign advances. Issued by Reuter.
which the eminent political to curtail expenditure in
Mr. Leonard Porter Ayres Export demand is light, economist
Corn: Large offerings of Argen-May ference to initiating more taxes.
have reported is chairman,
tine corn for June arrival ure repiri- July The main body of the revenue follows:-
ed. producing public receive their "American business is entering a Rubber: There has been some December salaries in local currency. and prosperity phase of recovery. It is with the exception of six months moving forward so vigorously that tired long liquidation. The factories January
fears
have been expressed by official remain aloof. The restriction mec- March during 1935, have suffered a low circles and economic
that ng scheduled for April 27th has Spot writers
been postponed to May 25th. dollar for the past seven years.
boom
conditions may be impending
May July It is very unfair that these un- and that inflationary prices may de-
September fortunates should be called upon to velop. Balancing the budget would
April 21, April. 2. December contribute more from their already constitute the most effective step that
183.00
181.70
January sadly diminished purchasing power, could be taken to avoid an inflation-30 Industrials to provide sterling splurles for the ary boom. If this is not done, no 20 Ralls civil service.
The revenue of the Government is received in H.K. currency, and all expenditure for salaries and pensions!
measure CRA be adequate." United PreES.
REUTER QUOTATIONS
Dow Jones Averages:
13.03/04
12.07/97 13.01/02 13.04/04 13.88
New York Rubber
23 42/4
23.42/40
23.24/21 23.13/13-
23.23/27 23,35/40 23.35/40
23.00/50
23.40/48
23.40/40 23.35n March.... 23.40/40 23.3in Sales for the day:-5,080 tons.
Chicago Wheat 134%/2349% 132/1324 July ... 120/120 11871181
110/116- Sept. 117/117%
Wednesday's sales:----
01.53
80.05
20 Ulties
31.14
30.53
40 Bonds
101.70.
101.55
11 Commodity Index 70.71
76.15
May
ROUND-THE-WORLD the basis
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
Washington, Apr. 22. Asked whether the national debt converting all salurics and pensions had materially increased
The
be paid in the saune. By
נו!
Sept.
37,301,000 bushels. Chickgo Corn 182%/120 1274/127 1174/117% 1104/110 100%/1084 108%/108
BELGIUM AND THE LEAGUE
POSITION EXPLAINED IN COMMONS
London, Apr. 22. So long as Belgium is a member of the League, she remains bound by the obligations of the Covenant, Such obligations cannot be removed, either by her own action or by any agreement that any individual Power may make with her.
This statement was made by the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs In the House of Commons in reply to a member who palced whether any changes contemplated. In the status of Belgium would affect her League obligations-British Wireless.
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FROM PRISON TO PRISON
CONVICTION ON THREE COUNTS
were
Ice House Street.
WREATH LAID ON CENOTAPH
ST. GEORGE'S DAY CEREMONY
Three counts of larceny
St. George's Day was recognised in brought against Lo Cheung, allas Lo customary fashion by the local St.- Cheuk, aged 41, unemployed, when George's Society by the laying of a he appeared before Mr. K. Keen at wreath at the Cenotaph at noon to- the Central Magistracy this morning. day.
A wreath was first fald by Capt. charged with (a) larceny of two long coats from No. 49 Hollywood W. J. R. Cragg, representing His Ex- Rond, the property of Ngan Ka-kel, cellency Mr. N. L. Smith, Officer
of guit
He of Administering the Government. a clerk, (b) larceny clothing, $1 and a pawn ticket from was followed by Mr. G. S. Archhutt, the Society, and Sir Voeux Road Central, the President No. 184 Des
Pollock bearing the 'traditional property of Wong Yat-shing and (c) Henry Foll
with while pair of trousers and a wreath a red cross a Inrceny of pair of braces from No. 148 Queen's background from the Society. ere Hon. Mr. Those present were
C.G. Road Central the property of Tso Chin-shing.
Alabaster, Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson,
C. Detective-Sergeant T. Cashman, Sir William Hornell, Messrs.
was Bellamy, J. D. Danby, H. R. B. Hon- prosecuting, sald searched in Hollywood Road near cock, J. D. Humphreys, P. S. Cassidy." Aberdeen Street yesterday, and two T. E. Pearce and A. Sommerfelt.
defendant
ΟΙ
Defendant admitted three previous convictions for larceny and admitted having come out from prison only three weeks ago.
pawn tickets relating to the long coats were found in his possession. Ho later took the police to a house. where further pawn tickets were found. It was thought that the thefts were committed by, defendant
Sentence of six weeks' hard labour who entered the floors on the pre- tence of looking for a friend, then was imposed on each count, the taking the property when nobody sentences to run consecutively, and was looking. The total value of the defendant was also recommended for articles were $43.
banishment.
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF
THE CREAT LAW OF CULTurk 13: Let EACH BECOME ALL
WAS] THAT HE CREATED CAPABLE OF BEING; EXPAND, IF POSSIBLE, TO 118 FULL CROWTH Carlyle.
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 a.MI, to-day totalled 0.18-inch. The total since January is 8.31 inches, against an average of 0.04 inches.
While Hung Kwong, a boller- was working at Kowloon
It used to be said of one of America's multi-millionaires that he was so rich the only thing that dared disagree with him was his food, also that he would willingly give a million dollars for a new stomach!
A married woman named Lam Sut, That was in the days before. 133/133% Pinketies were devised. Now, with residing at 1323 Shanghal Street, was maker, 129/1204
the aid of these dainty little liver admitted to the Kowloon Hospital Docks yesterday a piece of iron ac- 1164/117
laxatives, Innumerable people, in- yesterday suiting from the effects cidentally fell on him. He was sent cluding milllionaires, are keeping of opium poisoning, allegedly self- to hospital where it was found his their digestions active, their tempera good Pinkettes are unsurpassed for
and their
bright. In opirits
Winnipeg Wheat
1304/136
July
*1334/132
It
11834/118
into local currency at a two shilling for a recast budget, Mr. Henry Mor
EMPIRE AIR ROUTE dollar, thousands of dollars could be genthau, Secretary, of the Treasury, to-day said that he did not wish to saved.
The extension of Empire Air Lines May....
July' next step lo save money make a guess.
by linking up Australia with Canada "In the light of the President's is to be discussed at the forthcoming would be, the question of home leave,
"T have
London. every Imperial Conference Many local firms cannot let their message," he said, European staff of more often than reason to feel extremely comfortable Suggestions are to be put forward May every 5 or 6 years, while others have and highly pleased with the Govern- for the acquisition of islands in the
Oct. is ment's financial outlook. It will be a Pacife to serve as air bases, and cut out home leave entirely, it
ser little difficult for some people to is believed that a British sloop- totally unneccessary for civil
very "Leith" is already in the Pacife re- vanta
to go home for ten months adjust themselves, but I feel
connoltring. sure that they will."-United Press. every 3 and 1 years.
By revising this to 6 months every 5 and years, there could be a large A terrier belonging to Mr. Staple cutting down of staff, and the saving ton, of the let. Kumoan Rifles, has of hundreds of thousands of dollara been removed to Mataukok for ob- the year it is brought into operation.servation after it had bitten Mra,
►
The joining up of Australia and Canada by air following the launch-
BETTER WEATHER ?
The anticyclone is moving cust- Ing of the Atlantic flying boats Ward over the Sea of Japan and the would-with the England-Australia depression has reached the Loochoos, services already in operation-mean Local forecast:-East winds, moder a complete circle of the globe by ate; cloudy with drizzle, Improving
later.
REMEDY. Idyl, of Ellington Hotel yesterday. British Empire planes.
·brief,
administered.
Banished for 10 years from Decem
condition
Was somewhat serious.“
The police request that the three European gentlemen who, assisted in the prompt correction of constipa- ber, 1030, Mau Tson, a 22-year-old the arrest of a Chinese for the tion, liverishness, billousness, gloom; man, was sentenced to 10 months snatching of a lady's handbag at. they also purify Ill-smelling Breath,
hard labour by Mr. Schofield at the the junction of Nathan and Jorilan clear the skin of pimples and
Centrol Magistracy this morning for Roads on the night of April 10 com- blotches, and ensure the bright eyes returning. Io was arrested yester municate with the Yaumati Station
'As soon as possible. of health. Of chemists everywhere. day.