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21 YEARS AGO Extracts From The "Telegraph" Files
The following extracts are from
the Hongkong Telegraph for the
week ended May 13, 1916.
谢
The rate of the dollar on demand was 29. 3 d.
The annual report of the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd., showed a balance at credit of Profi and Loss Account totalling $507,480. A dividend of $2.25 per share was proposed.
Mr. D. Templeton was appointed to the temporary rank of 2nd. Lieutenant in the Volunteer Corps.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS:
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.
Notice to Shareholders.
The Fifty-Sixth Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offeen of the undersigned on Tuesday, the 18th May, 1937, nt Noon, for the pur- pose of receiving tho Report of
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1937.
OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME
of tho
the General Agents, together with CORONATION
OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING GEORGE VI
a statement of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1936.
The Share Register and Trans- for Books will be closed from the 4th to the 18th May, 1937, both days inclusivo
JARDINE, MATHESON &
CO., LTD. General Agents.
Hongkong, 27th April, 1937.
Get Your Cameras
Ready!
TO AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
The "Hongkong Telegraph's" Amateur Photographic Competi- tion this year will include a Special Class devoted entirely to
The forthcoming wedding was an- nounced of Captain Ton Gunn, the Chinese airman, and Miss Lilly Tongly
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TT. Singapore
TT. Jupan
T.T. India
TIT. T.T.
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TT. France
TT, Germany
Selling
T.T. Switzerland
TT. Australia
Buying
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4 m/s. D/P do
4 m/s. L/C U.S.A.
4 m/s. France
30 d/s. India
LOCAL CORONATION PICTURES.
this
Two Handsome Trophies, kind- donated by Dr. F. Bunje and Mr. J. C. M. Grenham, will be offered as prizes.
Competitors in
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AUTHOR-EDITOR DEAD
New York, Apr. 20.
Mr. Norman Hapgood, noted editor and author, one-time U.S. Minister to Denmark, but best known latterly
in.
NO CASUALTIES IN FIRE
Monlia, Apr. 30. There were
casualties no Manila's big fire last night, though damage Is estimated at 500,000 pesos and a number of the best-known
as editor of Hearst's International, stores in the city were destroyed- died here to-day.-Reuter.
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Tinago Consolidated Mines, Inc,
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MANAGING & OPERATING
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SHARE PRICES
The following is the list of local share quotations issued this morn- Ing.
Banks.
11, K. Bimk, 1885 b. and sa,
H. K. Banks, (Lon. Rg.), £118
1.
Chartered Bank, £15% n. Mercantlle Bank, A. and B.
£33%, n..
Mercantile Bank, C., £15% 1. East Asia Bank, $92 b.
Insurances.
Canton In., $325 n. Union In.. $622 sa.
China Underwriters, $1.55 b. I. K. Fire In., $200 n. Internat'l Assce., Sh. $4.
Shipping
Douglas, $30% b. H. K. Steamboats, $9 n. Indo-Chinns (Fret.), $35 n. Indo-Chinas (Def.), $50 n. Shell (Bearer), 105/714 n Union Waterboats, $0.43, n.
Docks etc.
II. K. Wharves (old), $116 b. H. K. & W. Docks, $31 n. Providents (old), $2.25 n. Providents (new), 30 cts. n. New Engineerings, Sh. $34 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $102 n.
Mining. Kallan Mining Adm., 20/0 n. Raubs, $13.70 n. Venz: Goldfield $a n.
Philippine Mining. Antamoks, P. 1.10 Aloks, P. .32%
Bagulo Gold, P. 20' Balatoe. Min., P. 13
Benguet Cons., P. 11.25
Benguet Expl. P. 09
Big Wedge, P. 21
Coco Grove, P. 58
Consolidated Mines, P. 020 Demonstrations, P. 75
E. Mindanao, P. 25 Gum
Gold, P. 14
Ipo Gold, P. 21
I. X L., P. .78
Itogons, P. 1.00
Masbate Cons., P. 32
Min. Ress., P. 25% Northern Min, P. 00 Paracale Gumaus, P. 48 Salucot Min.
P.
040 San Mauricio, P. 2.15 Suyoe Consols, P-38- United Paracale, F. 78.
The Manila Stock Exchange will,
be closed to-day and to-morrow.
Lands, Hotels, etc.
H. and S.Hotels, $7.45's.
11. K. Lands, $35. H. K.
Lands, 4% Deben. $105 m. Lands, Sh, $15 n...
Sh. $10. n. 50% n.
an Lands,
H. K. Realtes, $0.05 n. Chinese Estates $80 n. China Realties, Sh. $4 n.
$60
Public
China Debent, 500miles. H. K. Tramways, $16.30 n. Peak Trams, (old), $44 b. Peak Trams (new), $11⁄4 b. Star Ferries, $80 n.. Yaumati Ferries (old), $26 n. China Lights, $14.05 sa. China Lights, (new), $14.30 80. H. K. Electric, $60 b. Macao Electric, $174 b.
Sandakan Lights, $121⁄4 b. Telephone (old), $30 n. Telephone (new), $12.70 n. China Buses. Sh. $11 n Singapore Tractions, 27/6 n. - Singapore Pref., 27/-- D.
Industrials.
Cald: Macg. (old), Sh. $181⁄2 n. Cald: Macg. (Pref.), Sh. $17 n. Canton Ices, $2 1.
Coment, $15,05 sa. H. K. Ropes,-$5.30 n.
Stores, &c.
Dairy Farm, $26 ¤. Watson, $5.55 1. Lane Crawfords, $8.80 b. Sinceres, $2.70 1 Wing (E), $50 n.
Wm, Powells 40 cts. n.
Cotton Mills.
Ewo Cottons, Sh. $104 n. S'hal Cottons, (old), Sh. $117 b. S'hal Cottons, (new), Sh. $92 b. Zoung Sings,
$31
Wing On Textiles, Sh. $61 b.
Miscellaneous.
H. K. Entertainments, $4.70 n. Constructions (old), $1.60 b. Constructions (new), 45 cts. b. Vibro Piling, $0.10 b.
Ch, Govt, 5% 1925 G$Bds. 90%
5.
II. K. Govt, 4% Loan 8% prm, s
H. K. Govi. 34% Loan 2%
prm. n.
Wallace Harpers, $4 n.. Marsmans Inv., (Lond.), s/- 20/2 Marsmans Inv., (H.K.), /~ 7/6 1.
VON NEURATI FOR ROME,
Rome, Apr. 30.
It is officially stated that Baren von Neurath, German Foreign Mini ter, leaves for Rome Monday to re-
Clipper Now
Shipping Intelligence Over Pacific
Shipping Companies aro requested to "forward," at. carly as possible information regarding arrivals, ›ɗopar- tures, timo and mooring place and other movements. Urgent information should bo telephoned to tho' ship- ping Editor, Phone 26615.
PORT DIRECTORY ATLANTIC GULF (Dailey), Bolley
Dock,
APOEY (W Fat Sing), Stonecutter). CHENGTE (1), &. 8.), 1621. CHONGLEE Treo Tải Hoon). BIE FU LONG (Mastor), Yaumati. GENERAL LEE (States), A.3. GRANVILLE (Bank Line), Stone cutter's.
GRAYSTOKE CASTLE Talkoo Dock.
HAI HANG (Dougins), 0.12
NELLORE (E & A.) for Austraḥis, am... Kowloon Wharf. 2778.
PETER MAERSK (Jebsen) for Cebu, a.m., Kowloon Wharf. 20002.
Carrying Mail From
Hongkong
PRESIDENT HOOVER (Dollar) for Alameda Greetings
Sent To Colony
America, D., Kowloon Wharf. 28171, BEISTAN (Doughs) (or Swatow, 4 p.m., Douglas Wharf. 28037.
SUANGTUNG (Gliman's) for Europe, pm.. Kowloon Wharf. 30960.
VESSELS DUE
24.
8,
5.
AENEAS (33. & S.), May AGAMEMNON (B. & 8.), June 6, ANTILOCHUS (B. & S.), May 17, ARABIA (LI, T.,), May 1. CALCHAS (3. & 3.), May 3. CHAKBANG (J.M.), May 8, CITY OF LILLE (Bank), May 14, CITY OF WELLINGTON (Bank), May
CONTE BIANCAMANO (LI. T...), Mny DANMARK (EA.C.), May 15, DEMODOCUS (B. & 8.), May 17, EMPRESS OF CANADA (C.P.S), May
Radio-Phone
Soon To Link H.K. To Japan
Tokyo Amalgamating Big System Of Services
Hongkong will shortly be linked with Japan by radio-telephony, ac- Press cording to nn Associated Two hours after the Hongkong
from Tokyo, Clipper arrived in Manila with the link will provide an. alterna- first air mall to be flown across the tive path for linking telephone sub- China Sea from Hangkang to Manila,
the China Clipper took off from scribers in this Colony with the rest
Manila Bay on the first leg of long flight across the Pacific. *
Air mall from Hongkong und Macab, totalling over 50,000 covers, was transferred to the China Clipper immediately the shuttle piane pr- | rived.
of the world.
18 already Japan
linked with Europe and North and South. America and, in addition to Hong- kong, will provide links to Australia and Egypt."
In order to co-ordinate is radio- services, the Japanese Cabinet has The China Clipper is due to arrive decided to amalgamate all Japanese ot Guam this morning, and, after.
radio
services. Two
companies. con- | re-fuelling, will take off for Midway trolling overseas radiophonic, und
and Wake Islands. She will arrive radio-telegraph services the
Interna
(Dodwell)
7.
MARU (NY.K.); Kowloor
+
EMPRESS OF JAPAN (C.P.S.), May 20.
EURYLOCKUS (B. & S.), May 1. FULDA (Matcher's), May 11, GENERAL PERSHING (States), May
on
21.
HAIKONG (B, & 8.) D.12.. BEIYO Влу.
HENRIK (Chin Seng Hong), BA, HỤ KHENG (Ho Hong), A.b, KATIE MOLLER (Dodwell), 1.26.* KINKYO MARU (M.S.K.), Kowloor Bay.
KIANGSU (B, & 5.), Taikoo Decks. KWAIRANG (J.M.). West Point Wharf.
LIANGCHOW (B. & 9.), Taikoo Dock MAUSANG (J.M.), B#2.
LYEMOON (Wo Fat Sing), B4...... ORONE (K. Larsen), Kowloon Bay. PROSPER (C.M.S.N.), Co's Wharf. PROTEUS (Wing Foong Cheung) 11.20.
RAJPUTANA (P.&O.), Kowloon
Wharf.
ROSALIN MOLLER (M.B.K.), A.12. SEKIHO MARU (M.B.K.), 3.26. STANLEY (Shun Cheong). Kweng Wing Wharf.
SÚISANG (L.M.). Kowloon Dock. TAI SUEN HONG (AL), LE. TENDAI MARU (D.K.K.), A.12. WILFOND (B.A.C.). Stonecutters
Day.
YOCHOW (B. & 8.), Taikoo Deck. YU PING (Yuen On), B.6.
~~ARRIVED YESTERDAY
(Agents Phone Numbers Given)
CITY OF ELWOOD (States) from Europe. 8 n.m., A.8. 38371,
FATSHIAN (C.M.S.N.) from Canton, a.m. Co's Wharf. 28180. HAICHING
(Douglas) from Canton, 11.15 m., Douglas Wharf. 28047,
KELLERWALD (Jebsen) from Sabang. 9.2. R.21. 30391.
KWANGCHOW (B. & S.) from Can- ton, 10 n.m., 11.3. 20331.
GNEISENAU (Melchor's), May 13. GOLDEN DRAGON (States), May 9. HANGSANG (J.M.), May 9. HAVEL (Molcher's), May 17. HAVELLAND (Jebsen), May 1, HOSANG (J.M.), May 15, HONTMON (J.C.J.L.), May 3. ISLAMI (J.M.), May 19. JAVA (BAC.), May 10. KUTSANG (J.M.), May 11. LEESANG (L.M.), May 4. HALAYA (È. A. C.), May 7. HEDON (B. & B.), May 27. MENELAUS (B. & S.), Boy_9. MENESTHEUS (1. & 8.), May 0. ODER (Melchera), May 10. PHILOCTETES (D. & 9), May 31, NORVIKEN (J.31.), May D. PIAVE (LI. T.), Apr. 28. PROMINENT (J.M.), „May 11. TAIPING (B. & 8.), May 11. RHEINGOLD (Jebsen), May 6, RHEINLAND (Jobson), May 12.
2. ROGGEVIEN (JC. My SANDVIKEN (J3L), May TAI PING (Dodwell, May 17, TAKSANG J.M.), May 1. TALABOT (Thoresen), May 5, TROJA (Thoresen, May TYNDAREUS (B. & 9.), May 8. VAN HEUTSZ (J.C.J.L.), May 4. VOLPI (LI. T.). May 2. WOOLGOR (BA.C.), May_3. YATSHING (J.M.), May 7, YUENSANG (1.M)), May 5. ZUIDERKERK (J.CW.L.), May 14, ARRIVALS AND CARGOES
in Alameda Airport, San Francisco, tional Telephone Compnay and the
Tuesday afternoon, May 4.
Japan Wireless Telegraph Company that Latest reports indicate
thewill be the first to be affected. Hawail Clipper, which is making the with the proposed extension of Grat
flight on the service to Hongkong, Australia passenger-carrying
and now trans-Pacific service, may be Egypt, direct radio communication delayed in reaching Manila, owing will be available to over 20 countries, to the U.S. naval operations off including Badia, Siam, the Philippines, Hawall. The plane was originally Shanghat, Manchulcus, and Forman. scheduled to arrive in Manila next Radio telephone services are also in Wednesday, In order to connect with operation between Japan and Europe, the Hongkong Clipper, which will South and North America, depart for Macao and Hongkong at
9.15 am. on the same day. If con-
nection is not made, it is possible The Coronation
the departure of
that
the Hongkong Clipper may be delayed.
Aboard the Hawall Clipper are many prominent passengers making the first flight across the Pacific. They include Dr. Carlisle Ahern, of the who has University of California, been awarded a substantial grant by the Rockefeller Institute of Medicine Mr. at Pelping; in order to study Ernest H. Raleight, famed
Los
Miss Alice Kamo-
Angeles attorney recently won the
Broadcast
World Will Hear In
Many Languges.
London, Apr. 20. The Post Office has made elaborate
klin Camp's "Fineapple Queen arrangements to carry the Coronation
Bir, Car
Litle of
broadcasts from London to twelve Fred Emerson, manufacturer of Mr.
Europe and. the well-known Emerson Shoes, and different countries in
by radio-telephone transmissions, Morse.
through the international telephone Mr. Raleight and Mr. Emerson are
exchange, to the greater part of the air. They will Empire touring the world
and North and South continue from Hongkong by Imperial
America. Airways to Europe, and cross the The broadcast is being taken to Atlantic the
by
Zeppelin Service.
Denmark, Sweden, Norway.
Ger- moor. Holland, Mr. Carlton. Morse is a popular many,
Beiglum. France, American radio announcer, who is Switzerland, Austria, Czecho-Slova- making the trip to broadcast his im-kia, Yugo-Slavia and Hungary. pressions of the flight. He will possi- Hongkong
language of the country to GREETINGS TO HONGKONG they arc Alameda, Apr. 28.
special lines for The Hawail Clipper departed at them, and ten observation boxes have 3.11. p.m., following a brief ceremony. been made available overlooking the In addition to the passengers pevi- entrance to Westminster Abbey and ously mentioned, those bound for four in Green Park, connected by Honolulu Include Mr. Neli Agnew, Post Ofice lines to a specially con- Vice-President of Paramount Pic-structed control room in Middlesex tures, Inc., and Mrs. Agnew, and Guildhall. Miss Li Ling-hai, Hawaiian-born
The com
commentators who are engaged
A large consignment of steel was brought into the Colony yesterday by KELLERWALD (Jebsen) from Sabang, the 8. City of Elwood (States Steam- 7 p.m. Kowloon Wharf. 20661,
MAUSANG 13.M.) from Sandakan 6,18 ship Ce..) which arrived from Shanghal.bly broadcast from both Manila and in these broadcasts will speak in the
a.m., B.22. 00311.
She carried 1,126 tons of cargo out at NELLORE (P. & 0.) from Japan, 10 which 1,000 tons were of steel, which ... Kowloon Wharf. 27721.
is being transhipped here for Moji and TUNG, ON (Tung On) from Canton, a Japan. am. Coi Wanet. 30004.
Nine other ships entered port yester- UFFINGTON COURT (M«lchera) from; day and carried between then over Manila, p.m., Kowloon Whart. 27772,| 27,005 Cons of general cargo Including BHIENG. LEE (Yes Thị Hong) from fertillaers, coat, Iron, cotton, silk and Swntow, R.15. n.m., B.9. 23181.
rayon piece goods. YEUNG BHING (C.M.S.N.) from Can- ton, noon, Cu's Wharf. 28180,
SAILED YESTERDAY
(Agents Phone Numbers Given)
CREMER (1.CJL) for Penang, p.m., 4.7. 28015,
The ships are: HAICHING (Douxina) Capt. 0. 11.
which
once is wating. The Post
Farrar, from Canton, with 00 tons of Chinese authoress, who are boarding approximately 30,000 miles and
The total wire mileage involved is
BL
general cargo for through parts.
ΠΟΥΠΟΥ
W. L. (B. & B. Capt. Thomas, from Canton, with 602 tons of 4 general cargo for through ports.
KELLERWALD ́(Jebsen) Capt. G Frankenberg, from Sabang, with 7,700 HATCHING (D. & 8.) for Halhow, 4 tons of fertilisers and general cargo for ... Younati. 28037.
HÒшOW (B, & 3) for Swnlow, 4 p... West Point. 30331.
HUASIAN MARU (N.Y.K.) for Can- ton, n... 11.11. 30201.
KAOSHING (Wallem) for Keelung. daylight, A.19, 21876.
hai, 4 p.m., 1.9.,30031.
PIAVE (11,-T,)-for-Shanghai,-1- p.m., Kowloon Wharf. ́ ́ 32992.
Hongkong.
_KWANGCHOW. (B. & S.) Capt. W. J. King, from Canton, with 704 tone of general cargo for through parts.
NELLORE (E. &. A.) Capt. II. C, G. Stratford, from Maji, with 305 tons of
KWANGCHOW (B. & S.) for Shang-cotton, silk and rayon piece goods and general cargo for liangkong and 2,10644 tons of general cargo for through ports. “SHENG LEE (Yes Tai Hong) Capt. T. Nagal,, from Swatow, with 300 tons of general cargo for Hongkong and 1,182 tons for through ports."
PROMINENT (JM.) for Shanghai, s p.m., B.4. 80311.
RAWALPINDI (P. & D.) for Shanghai, nonn, Kowloon Wharf. 27721.
SANTHIA (P. &. 0,3 for Shangbai, 6 a.m., Kowloon Wharf, 27721.
SVENOR (A.P.C.) for Kinklong, 10 a.m., Kowloon Bay. 29041.
R.
a steamer at Honolulu en route to
least 150 amplifiers will be required the Far East.
The Mayor of Alameda, Mr. Henry in order that the volume of transmis- sion over the submurine cables and Weichart, sent by the Clipper a
landlines may be maintained at message of greeting to the satisfactory level. The Coronation
of Governor
through Hongkong, Commander H. Dahlstrom.-- United Press.
INAUGURATES SERVICE
San Francisco, Apr. 29. Pan-American Airways" Hawall Clipper departed this afternoon inaugurating the passenger service
between the United States and Hong- kong.
The British Consul, Mr. Cyril Cane, the Chinese Consul, Mr. Quong, and the Mayor of Alameda, where the airport TONAN MARU (D.K.K.) Capit. Y.
la situated, participated in Techitori, from Ryojun, with 5,000 tons the goodwill ceremony, The Mayor of coal for Hongkong.
presented Mr. Cane with scroll ad- dressed to the paling· Governor of Hongkong, bearing American felici-
UFFINTON COURT (Melchers) Capt. E. J. Clarke, from Port Said, with 1,260 tons of fertillaurs and iron for Hong- kong and 7,320 tons of kame for through parte.
TAI PO SIK (Ta Fung) for 'K. C. Wan. 4 p.m., C.. 26576.
TJINEGARA (J.C.J.L.) for Amoy, 10 a.m., midstream. 28015.
YUNG, SHING (CM.S.N.) Capt. R. URSULA RICKMERS (Jebsen) for Simon, from Canton, with 250 tons of Singapore, 2 p.m.. Stonecutters. 20661. general cargo for through parts.
ARRIVING TO-DAY
(Agents Phone Numbers Given)' GENERAL LEE (States) from Shang- hal 8 a.m., A.. 30371.
KWAISANO (J.M.) from Shanghai 7.16 .m., West Point Wharf. 00311.
NANNING (B. & S.) from Swatow. a.m., West Point, 30011,
PRESIDENT HOOVER (Dollar) from Manila, 8 ... Kowloon Wharf. 28171. RAJPUTANA (P. & 0.) from Shang- hal, 7 a.m., Kowloon Wharf. 27721.
SUIYANG (1. & 8.) from Shanghai, 6 p.m., West Point. 30331.
SAILING TO-DAY
(Agents Phone Numbers Given) EMPRESS OF ASIA (C.P.9.) for Japan, noon, Kowloon Wharf. 20752. Hоow (B. & R.) for Swatow, p.m., West Point 30331.
KWAISANG (J.M.) for Canton, 10 p.m., West Paint Wharf. 30311.
NORDHAVET (debien) for Bieniin, daylight, Kowloon Wharf, 20661,
SIPIA (A.P.C.) for Tarakan, 10a.m., Taikoo Dock. 28041.
SUENG LEE (Yee Tal long) for Canton. 7 n.m., B.b. 23181.
CITY OF ELWOOD (States) for America, noon, A.8. 30371.
TAI SUEN HONG (J.) for Tlentein,
PASSENGER LIST
The E, and A. steamer Nollore which arrived from Japan yesterday brought only three assengers for Hongkong. They were:
Mrs. G. Kain and Miss V. Kain and Mr. S. Dayrant.
Mr. and Bira. K, Kawara, Master and Through passengers to Manila were: Miss Kawara and Miss C. Suamatau,
Through passengers to Australian ports were: Mr. and Mrs. II. Bishoff, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Beckhouse, Mr. H. Spiller, Mr. A. A. Douglas, Dir. I'. ME. Doyle, Mr. and Mra, W. B. Forsyth, Miss A. Curtis, Miss M. Cox, Mrs. II. J. Stokon, Mr. W. G. Hickman, Miss M. A. Taylor. Mrs. R. Waltors, Mian G. M. Riethmuller, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Charge, Miss E. Cahill, Mire Y. Somer, Mins M. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. McGuire, Miss N. Koncally. Mstr. B. McGuire, and ifra. E. A. Briggs, Miss G. E. Mit Mr. T. W. Ilyan, Mra. G. Ackins. Prof.
arce, Mrs. A. W. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. chell. Mias L. F. Gow, Mrs. E. M. De
M. Halmes, Mias S. Morrison, Mr. L. G. F. Wild, Miss B. and M. Hammond, Mian
Ellis, Mr. T. G. Ramsay, Mrs. R. Ram- Hyde, Mr. A. J. Williams, Mr. R. A. any, Mlanes D. and N. Glendening, Mise Eston, Mr. N. E. Cashmore, Dr. and
tations. Reuter,-
MOLA'S ARMY CONVERGING UPON BILBAO (Continued from Page 1) contained in a communique Issued by the representative of the Basque Government here to-day,
the
service in the Abbey will be picked up and transmitted over these special circuits.-British Wireless.
Transforming Shanghai-For Coronation
Shanghai, Apr. 30. The faces of many buildings in Shanghal are being transformed with decorations for Coronation Day.
The most lavish display adorns the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank bulld- ing on the Bund red ensigns, the which bears royal white
inscription,
symbols, Union
Jack, and a "Long Live the red, white and blue electric bulbs.
Meanwhile, ag compliment to the British community, the administra tion building of the Shanghai Muni- cipal Council will be festooned, a proposal to this effect, submitted by the Chairman, Mr. C. S. Franklin, an American, being adopted unanimous-
"The German and Italian General Staffs at Deve are directing the most brutal onslaught of the civil war," | ly.—Reuter,
communique declares. "The In- Burgents have 100 planes on the Basque front, whereas the Basque Government has the use of practical- ly none.
"By razing to the ground' different Basque towns and by the extermina- tion of the civilian populations, their plan is to make Bilbao surrender and to capture its large industries.
"In conformity with this plan, Ger- man aviators are machine-gunning the roads and country-side to pre- vent people fleeing or aiding the wounded,
"The Basque people pre con- demned to dle under the fire of Germans and the Insurgents.
Mra. J..E. Lennox, Mire. L 1 Nuttall, "The Basque troops maintain an Mr. D. J. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. I help which has not yet arrived," the admirable mordle while awaiting
communiquo concludes.-Reuter,
British Ships Bombed, Missed
Stabb, Mr. and Mrs. T. Lloyd, Mr. and Norton, Mr. H. P. L. Prosser, Mrs. M. 4 pm 1.8. 30311.
Mrs. B. Green, Mrs. M, Bayly, Mr. D. 9. TAKUSIMA MARU (N.Y.K.) for Davies, Mr. G. E. Baliam, Mrs. F. Ryan Singapore, noon, Kowloon Wharf. 30291 and child, Mr. F. A, M. Cade, Mrs. 9. UFFINTON COURT (Molchers) for Wickham, Mien J. McGrouth and Miss Shanghai, & p.m. Kowloon Wharf. 27772 E. P. Colclough.
ARRIVING TO-MORROW-`
(Agents Phone:Numbers · Givan) ARABIA (LL. T.) from Europe, a.m., Kowloon Wharf. 92084.
EURYLOCHUS (B. & S.) from Straits, PAUL DOUMER (M.B.) from lai.
0 am, Holt's Whort, s0331,
phong, a.m., Kowloon Wharf. 20051,
PETER MAENSK (Jebsen) from Européra.m., Kowloon Wharf. – 20001.
TAKBANG (J.M.) from Shanghai, am, West Point, Wharf, 30311.
SAILING TO-MORROW
(Agenis Phone Numbers. Given), ANSHUN (B. & 8.) for Penang, p.m. West Point, · 00331,
"GENERAL LEE (States), for Manila,
KINGYUAN (D. & B.) for Foothow, a p.m. West Point. 10351.
97 Cristobal, Paco, Manila, P.I. P. O. Box 717. turn the visit Count Clano, Italian 8 am 44 30371,
Foreign Minister, paid to Berlin last your.--Reuter.
FOLISH COLLEGE BOMBED
DEATH ENDS WORLD TOUR
ONE-TIME MAYOR OF CINCINNATI DEAD
A fortnight ago Mr. George Puchta, former Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, visited Hongkong in the course of a world tour.
His body was brought back to the Colony this morning in tragle circum- stances.
two or three days Mr. Puchta de
After remaining in Hongkong for parted for Manlia. When he left he was suffering from a slight cold,
Shortly after arriving in
Manila the cold developed into pneumonia. and he died within three days.
Dilbao, Apr. 30. Bombs fell all around four British The body was embalmed in Manila, cargo boals in harbour here to-day and the remains returned to Hong- when 15 insurgent bombing planes, kong this morning aboard, the Dollar opparently German, carried out an airliner President Hoover, en roule to
the United States. rald Insting a quarter of an hour. Warsaw, April 30. A bomb wrecked the rector's office Not one of the vessels was hit although at the Agricultural Academy here to-m from falling bombs splashed day, whereupon the Ministry Education immediately advocated n bill to strengthen the university authorites powers in dealing with excesses interrupting teaching- United Press.
of
STRIKERS DEFIANT
Montreal, Apr. 29. Women Karment workers here have strengthened their pickets and defled the Government order to re- turn to work and submit their cause to arbitration.-United Press.
Among those who left by the Em- ***I thought our number was up when press of Aala to-day was Sir Robert they came straight for us," said the Ho Tung, who is going to Shanghaf member of the crew of one of the for a short trip. freighters afterwards,
The Insurgent cruiser Espana had previously sent out a wireless war- German, accompanied by six purault ning, which was picked up at St. Jean planes, raided Galdacano in the after- de Luz, that British merchantmen noon dropping high explosive and in- would be sure to be bombed or cendiary bombs. Twelve houses caught machlucrunned' if they ventured fire and were destroyed. The woods within Bilbao harbour, This warning around were also set afire. is considered to indicate that raiders The planes machine-gunned the in- Gallberately 'sought out the British habitants, including women and vessels as their targets,
children, as they fled in alarm. Meanwhile, 22 bombers, allegedly Reuter.'