Refugees Smuggle Contraband
Revenue Officers Alert,
THE HONGKONG
ENGLAND HOLDS GREAT
AIR RAID TESTS
London, May 31.
TELEGRAPH,
What is claimed to be the greatest air raid precau- tions test organised in England was held to-day, when, despite a heavy drizzle, twin-engined "bombers "raided" towns on the Medway River.
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But Overwhelmed
With cach train from Canton
Admiral Sir Edward Evans was in charge of the bringing over 2,000 rofugees, and boats equally packed with arrangements for the test, which extended over an area a stream of Chinese seeking to of about 400 square miles, and included important escape the horrors of air raids objectives such as the Chatham Dockyard and the Royal in their native lands, Revenue Engineers' barracks in Chatham. Officers are finding it almost im-
Southend and Gillingham also re-
possible to carry out the cus-ceived the attention of the raiders. tomary examinations of arrivals.
The attacking planes arrived within
No attempt is being made to sye-ten minutes of the first air raid alarm, tematically examine arrivals by train, which was given by a girl telephone and oplum and tobacco smugglers are operator in Chatham to the various making the most of the occasion.
control offices.
impossibility of ex Ten minutes, it should be mention- Despite the amining all who enter the Colonyed, is the maximum time that authori
intles coralder can safely be reckoned Revenue Officers are succeeding detecting some of the smugglers.
this upon in the
aren. some of which were affixed urch towers, gave the alarm and Mr. R. Edwards with brought thousands of gas-masked volunteers into netion for dealing
Four person were brought before the Central Court this morning, to charged before
tossession of contraband Wong with the effects of high explosive, gan
An aged to be supported into and incendiary bombs. Ching, who had to
от alternatively The Nore Command Court, was fined $5,
announced
sentenced to ten days' imprisonment, after the raid that excellent reports had been received of the work of for possessing; duliable wine.
Anti-Cholera Precautions
In Shanghai
Inoculation Certificate Only Pass Authority Will Recognise
Shanghai, May 31. The Japanese Consul General hos June 1, no Posteaton of opium and heroin the volunteers. Alecraft participating notified the senior Consul General to enter the pills at a house of Crochone Street led in the raid were considerably ham-that, with effect from
weather. Reuter one will be allowed Wang Shing being fined $505, in pered by the
Japanese occupied areas in the extra- default six months imprisonment. Special,
Settlement districts without a cholera An elderly man named Hung Chel
inoculation certifiente. in default was fined $150, months' imprisonment,
three
for keeping an opium divan It Hennessy Road. woman A 48-year-old Clurn who endeavours to enter the Colony from Canton with diable tobacco. ten days* was Aned $12, in default umprisonment,
Revenue Officer J. L. Stephens pro- { secuted in each case.
New Alliances Urged Upon Britain
London, June 1 An nilience between Great Britam, France, Poland, Hungary, Rumania, Yugo-Slavia and Caucho-Slovakia adverated in the Daliy Telegraph and Morning Post to-day by the
M.J. known Conservative Robert Boothby.
well- Mr.
Such a group would constitute a armed alliance for the preservation Roothby of European peace," Mr. writes.
be
had
Other states which might menaced could join such an alliance subsequently, Mr. Boothby suggesİ4. Among the later candidates for mem- bership might be Russia, Turkey, Bulgario, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Sweden.
an alliance Not until such been formed would it be possible for England to discuss Germany's de- mands for colonies. since strength the indis and not weakness pensable condition for entering into such discussions, Mr. Boothby holds. He does not deny Germany's right to economic expansion in the Donu- stresses thut the blan basin but alliance he suggests is necessary to prevent Germany acquiring military or political predominence in that region-Trans-Ocean.
Was
Sharks' Fins Lead Lessee To Court
398 QUAKES WERE FELT
IN COLONY
Where The Big Ones
Have Occurred
In the Exemption will be made case of diplomatie or consular ofcinls who, however, will be given passes certifying their identity."
A Japanese army and navy spokes- man said that no curea of cholern had occurred among Japanese troops or sailors, all of whom had atrendy been inoculated.
There were also no cases among
civiliana he added.-- Japanese Reuter Special.
CHOLERA INCREASES A Trens-Ocran message states that The earthquake that shook cholera has reached epidemic pro- Ifongkong last week was only portions in Shanghai.
The number of cases reported in Settlement have one of over 300 which will be the International
the past during recorded in the Colony this year. greatly increased
During the last ten years, week.
OUTBREAK AT HANKOW
Hankow, June 1 there has been an earthquake in
Fen cases of cholers have been Hongkong every day, according to the Annual Reports of the reported from the Wuhu area.
Another
reported Director of the Royal Observa-
Wuchang, has proved fatal. tury.
Three cases are reported in Seismographical records are akow, the victims being a mother and part of the work of the Hong-her two children.
The Chinese authorities are kong Royal Observatory,
Durfag 1937, according to the operating with the League of Nation's Annual Report for 1937, inbled in epidemie unit in an effort to stamp Legislative Council this afternoon, out the epidemic-Reuter Special.
398 shocks were recorded during the year, compared with 342 in 1936,
September is said to be the month in which most of the world's treatora with- Sumetinen days pass occur.
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from
lan-
Co
LOCAL SHOWERS PROBABLE
of
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1938.
Hottest Year
Since 1915, Report Shows
ABNORMAL WEATHER IN 1937
The great typhoon of Septem- abnormal weather experienced the ber 2 last year was not the only in Hongkong last year, Annual Report of the Director of the Royal Observatory, Mr. C. W. Jeffries, reveals,
the warmest Tho
Was year
vince experienced in the Colony 1016. The mican Hemperature was above normal in every month, the mean for the whole year being 73.3 degrees, against an average of 71,9 degrees.
Referring to the typhoon, the Report states that it was probably the most violent which has visited the pressure barometric Colony. The was the lowent recorded at the Royal Observatory In 53 years.
which were re-
The track of 21 typhoons occurred in the Far East corded during 1937.
Faulty Scales Were New, Plea Succeeds
proprietor
the
of Atar Singh, Oriental Store, No. 17 Morrison Hill Rond, was summoned before Mr. H. 11. Butters at the Central Magistracy this morning for being in possession of faulty seaics.
Mr. A. L. Hopkins, Inspector of Weights and Measures prosecuted. Defendant was discharged when Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ, who appeared the afternoon for him explained that the seales had been purchased previous to the Inspector's visit to the shop. They had never been used had been returned as soon as defendant had discovered that they
were incorrect.
Inspector evidence that
favoured registering
stated Hopkins
scales, whilst the
two to
pounds, customer. Above the that weltht they turned in favour of the proprietor, and 24 lbs, showed a weight of 25 lbs. 5 ounces.
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Japanese Newspaper Warns France
Railway Concessions May Cause Loss Of Indo-China
Tokyo, June 1.
In connection with the transporta- tion of arms and ammunition Into China through Indo-China, and of railway concessions recently reported If His Majesty the King on April to have been secured by the French 13 last, had not penned his signature Government, the Nicht Nicht, a lead- giving royal assent to the Army and ing journal here, expresses the opinion Air Force (Annual) Act, the British that the first and foremost concern of France in East Asia must be the military forces in Hongkong to safeguarding of Indo-China's security. "There is no question," the state- 89ould not be technically in existence. This interesting fact is revented in the announcement that royal assent ment continues, "that certain attempts to the Army and Air Force (Annual) are being mude in China to antago-
111s Ex-nine France and Japan." Act has been given, and cellency the Governor has been in- formed of the fact.
out one being recorded; then a series
A maximum temperature of shocks complete the cycle.
com- degrees was registered by the Royal Looking at the statistics
At 10 o'clock Royal Ober- Observatory yesterday. piled by the local
1. 1925. this morning the temperature was vatory since January
minimum recording last there seems to be a tendency for 13. The the number of 'quakes to increase. night was 77 degrees. Humidity this In 1925 only 150 were recorded. murning was 80 per cent.
tea Local forecast was:-Enst With one exception the Agures each year have gradually crept up south-east
recard of generally, local showers probable. the until they reached 173 for 1935.
LARGEST 'QUAKE
The largest quake recorded by the Hongkong observatory was not, us is popularly supposed, either the Tokyo or Quelin, disasters, but submarine quaké that occurred in the Pacifte Ocean in 1930.
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winds, modernie;
and fair
JAPANESE HOLD RUSSIAN SHIP
one mile
Sapporo, June 1.
the
of Hokkaido,
ย
Soviet
Bound up in this act are not only the entire regulations governing the British Army, but also what might be called its charter, which officially recognises the existence of the army, Therefore, unless the royal ussent to
this act is given, the army does not
onlelally exist.
Found stranded at a point about BERLIN WON'T BE
off Wakkanai, on extremity big earthquake | northern particularly shock. which was felt in Hongkong, early yesterday morning, was recorded by the Observatory in freighter has been detained by the having 1935. The epicentre was in Kwangst, authorities on suspicion of
killed violated Japanese territorial waters, and over 200 people Little was reported of the disaster, the skipper and mete
were
being
RESPONSIBLE FOR AUSTRIA'S LOANS
now
Is
London, May 31. It is reliably learned that impend- ing conclusion of the British rade will with Germany negotiations
Considered In this light the paper fears that France, by reducing Indo- China to the level of becoming merely base for the supply of arms and ammunition to China, will add in- security te
to the position of Indo- China, which fact may prove a na- tional loss to France far exceeding
the profits derivable from the tem- porary supply of arms to China, or from railway concessions which may be granted.Domel.
MANILA SHARES
The following quotations were re- ceived after the close of the morn- ing session through Reuters:
Business Dona Prices in Penos May 31 Juno 1
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Though possessing a licence per-
to the difficulty of obtaining news under examination by the Waickanul Buc
the police. fnet, interior. In mitting the cleansing of sharks Ans
the from
hud
The detained vessel, 490 tons, in the second floor kitchen of 137. longkang Royal Observatory Belcher Street, Leung Wan-sang was a fairly accurate Idea of its where owned by a Vladivostok steamship reveal that a bargala has been made
before fortnight summoned before Mr. 11. H. Butters abouts
news company and her crew and passengers by Germany with Austria's foreign Coco Grove
creditors. agency reports commenced to trickle total 53, seven of whom are women. at the Central Magistracy this morn-
-Domei.
However, it is neserted that Ger- ing for continuing an offensive trude through.
is housed in
many indicated that she does not con- The Seismograph on the roof of the dwelling.
sider herself under any obligation to Assistant Crown specially constructed rooms, Mr. M. 3. Abbolt,
Instrument
assume responsibility for Austria's Solicitor,
appeared for the prosecu
International loans. United Press. tlon, and said that he would be satis-
even a person walking in the room where it is housed nftects it. fed with a nominal fine provided de- continue tendant was warned not
the practice. Defendant was fined $3 and warned.
in
Mr. Abbott stated that one of the speelfie conditions of the licence was that the cleansing of the sharks fins should be confined to the kitchen, Defendant's wife, who appeared Court, stated it was the practice of all of the sharks finn dealers to dry them on roofs. When told by His Worship that she could not continue in that practice, she replied that there was no other place in which to dry the fins.
Expelled From Hankow, Not Wanted In H.K.
is so defleste an
OVERCROWDED FACTORY
ELECTRIC BULB COMPANY NETS
und that
SITUATION IN JAMAICA EASES
London, May 31.
The Governor of Jamaica has cabled the Colonini Omice, stating that the Improved sltuntion on the island has been maintained.
on
re-
POPE CELEBRATES 81ST. BIRTHDAY
Castel Gandolfos, May 31. Strikers at Kingston have
His Holiness the Pope celebrated turned to work, though not much work has yet been danc sugar his eighty-first birthday to-day.
WDA bellagged Costel Gandolfos plantations.
The Governor cabled that he had for the occasion and many messages accepted the recommendations of the of congratulation were received, in- Kwong Wah Electric Bulb Board of Conciliation regarding the cluding one from Cardinal Pacelli, wake for the Papal Legate to the Eucharistic Company were fined $50 by Mr. H. question of a minimum
The
$50 FINE
R. Butters of the Central Magistracy employees in pubile works--Reuter. Congress in Budapest.-Reuter.
this morning when a representative pleaded gulity in Court to a charge
of overcrowding in a factory at 15-17 Yin Wah Street.
Mr. W. Elliott, factory inspector, naid that the place had been visited on many occasions, and on the Inst occasion, a letter had been sent to the Company explaining what stops should be taken. A time limit had been fixed, but it had not been com-
Russian Vagrant Sent piled with..
To Detention. House
Expelled by the Chinese authorities in Hankow, a 45-year-old
uncm-
;
SUMMER WEDDINGS Zakir The following forthcoming wed- Shakiroll faced another expulsion dings are announced: Mr. Braz Her-
ployed Russian named
order when he was brought before culnno Sclavisa Alves, Secretary, Mr. I. Edwards at the Central Ma- Hongkong Engineering and Construc- llon Co., Ltd., to Miss Celeste Maria gistracy this morning.
Shakiroft was charged with enter- de Figueiredo, of 2 York Road, Kow ing the Colony without a vaild pass loon Tong; Mr. Rodger Chumney Benvan, motor engineer, Hongkong! port.
A further, charge of vagrancy Hotel Garage, to Miss Kathleen
was preferred against him.
He was committed to the House of Louiso Hughes Dance, Secretary, 38 Detention until the Hongkong expul- Fernleigh Road, Winchmore iri,
London, N.21: alon order could be made effective.
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The following is Swan, Culbertson this morning's & Fritz' report on market:
The Manila market is unchanged
after a very quiet session.
SHIPS IN RADIO COMMUNICATION
The following ships are expected to bo in wireless communication with Hongkong radio office to-day:
Hakozaki Maru; Empress of Japan; Kumsang:
Yasukuni Gneisenau; Maru; Tjinegara; Lapara.
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