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WE BUY, sell and exchange cars from $400, in good running condi- insure and repair. tion. We also China Trading Company.
Box 209. Tel. 23583.
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(Continued on Page 7.)
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS..
G.
R.
HONG KONG EVENING INSTITUTE
The Institute will re-open on Monday, 17th October, 1938.
Coples of Prospectus and Entry Forms may be obtained at the Education Office, New Fire Station Building, or at the Trade School, Wantani.
J. RALSTON,
NOTICE
Director.
SHEWAN TOMES & CO., Bank of East Asia Building, 10 Des Voeux Road, Central. 1st. September, 1938.
THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY,
OCTOBER
1988.
CHENONCEAUX
PEOPLE TELL
OF H.K. THRILL
· (Continued from Page-1)
taken, nghore this afternoon
glitera.
by
At 2 p.m. coolies and engineers from Talkoo dock went aboard the damaged Uner to investigate,
The ship will be examined at anchor and later towed to Taildon for dry-docking.
ม
PACIFIC AIR MAIL" :
VIA U.K.
(Continued from Page 1.)
Ing for the United States from Maniin on October 4.
"We have been advised by cable from our Manila office that mati destined for Hongkong by the above- mentioned Inbound schedules will arrive here aboard
the steamer Potsdam on October 7.
The next scheduled eastbound trans-Pacific als mall is due to de-
Mo tell you the extent of the part from Hongkong on October 13,
WOR
zald M. Ohl, of Messageries agents for the vessel, who
Eccho. carly on the Passengers for Hongkong by the
aux included Chenonceaux
were: Mc. A. Mauer, Mr. and Mrs. B. IL. Irance and children, Rev. and Mrs, A, R. Wentz, Mias Meyer Erno, Mr. Hil- bright Walter, Mr. and Mrs.
E.
Faurez MẸ, M. T. Chu, Mrs. A. Pol- lock, Mr. T. V. S. Skinner, Mr. 11. Chang,
Mr. M. de Fuch, Mrs. Cho
Chen, Wang,
R.
We have this day been oppointed Jolley. Mr. C. Y.
Agents for Mesars.
Y. K. Mr.
Huang, Mr. Y. C Export
Mr. C. S. King. Mr. H. G. Seymour-Sheldon Co. Ltd.,
Mr. and Mrs, C. H. H following were the through passengers: Mr. and and
Ch Mrs. Frazier, Mr. G. Denison, Mrs. A. Bouchier, Mr. R. C. Kenry, Mr. B. Morganti, Mr. II. II. Ceciemans, Mr. und Mrs. C. H. Hordern, Mr. F. Thieck, Mr. L. Chancel, Miss A. V. Souroshnikoff, Mr. M. Fay, M. Isso Inamura, Mrs. Kiyoto Inamura, Rev. Pere Jose Garclo Calzado, Mrs. A. Leroi Gourhon, Capitaine G. F. Haughey, Miss Andre, Mr. and Mrs. Andre and children, Mr. and Mrs. R. Depaix.
HONGKONG CRICKET, CLUB
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, the 24th October, consider essential in modern dip-1938, a drawing for the redemption lomacy--a contact in a friendly and entirely non-committal conversation carried on in my part largely with a view to seeing it there could be In commun between the found points heads of the democratic Governments the leader of a totalitarian state. A believe there are many who feel with me that this decluration signed by the German Chancellor and
is something more than a pious selt la expression of opinion.
"I believe there is a sincerity and good will on both sides of the Icost, its document. For me,
Jgnificance
far beyond its gocs
nctual wordn.
LESSON LEARNT
"If there is one lesson we should learn from the events of the past week it in that lasting peace is not to be attained by sliting round and waiting for 1. requires an
It active and positive effort. "I too much of
am believe
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realist
10
we shall achieve our paradise in a day. We have only laid the foundation uf
the and pence superstructure has not yet been be- gun. No one can think that because we have signed this agreement nt Munich we can afford to relax our efforts or call a halt in the program- me of rearmament at this moment (derisive Labour cheers).
"Disarmament on the part of this country has never been unilateral. We have tried that once and very nearly brought ourselves disaster,
"If disarmament is to come It must come by steps and with the agree- ment and active co-operation of other countries.
of thirty (30) Debentures will be held in the Pavillon at 6 p.m.
The numbers of the Debentures drawn will be published in the Hongkong Government Gazette and the local Newspapers, and holders of drawn Debentures may, upon giving notice to the Treasurers waiving the six months' notice to which they are entitled, apply on the 31st October, 1938, to the Treasurera, Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming, for payment of the principal and interest to the 31st October, 1938.
By. Order of the Committee,
P. E. BASKETT,
Acting Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 1st October, 1938,
U.S. COMMODITY PRICES
LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS
New York, Oct. 3.
New York Cotton
Other passengers aboard the liner
werc:
J. de la Roma, Miss E. Kirchkoff, Miss L. Kirchkoff, Itev. Fathers Bellemare,
Marquis, Huberdeau, Berude, La Liberte, Benolt, B. A. Stursen, Miss L. Konichek, Mrs. L. Rapidoft, Mrs. C. H. Fully and three children, Mrs, Laravine,
Mr. W. S. Scan, Miss A. A. Ginsborg, Mrs. C. K. Ren, C. II. Cammiade, T. E. Baker, Miss E. Lichtenstetter, M. Amoroso, Marcel Millet, Mrs. Delpy, Mr. and Mrs. I. Jones, M. L. Jacob,
Mrs. Rlect and
one
Jean
child, J. M.
AIR MAIL CLÖSES I P.M. This morning it sens officialky
A SUPER-WATCH
at a low prico THE IDEAL
TIMEKEEPER
for
HONGKONG AND
sisted that the air mail for London TROPICAL CLIMATES
by Imperial Airways would close this evening at 7 pm.
GOVERNMENT FORESTALLS OPPOSITION
London, Oct., 3. Mr. Chamberlain, the Frime Minister, Sir John Simon, Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, and Air. Malcolm MacDonald. Colonial Secretary, have given notice of A motion that
House approves the policy of Its Majesty's Government whereby war was averted in the recent crisis, and Supports their efforts to
sectire a lasting Deace. The Government has thas taken the initiative in the current debate and forestalled the Labour Party by submitting A motion asking int the House approve the action taken by the Premier. thus dismissing the need for A confidence Reuter,
vote.
J.
Dupuy, A. Perimony, G. Ferrer, A. A. Pinel, Mr. and Mrs. G. Moequillon, and
child, Mr. and Mrs. Moregenot and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Scour, M. Lourens, 3. Corroyez, Calanquin, P. Boury, 11. Mathion, H. Druenne, F. Ricci, G. Andre and L. Nougallon.
Eariler Reference on Page 11.
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"Until we know we can obtain thotlar, (1930) co-operation and until we have agreed Mny (1939) upon the actual steps to be taken we July (1939) must remain on guard." Mr. Cham-Spot berlain paid a tribute to the Royal Naval Reserves, the Territorial Army and the Auxillary Air Force Obser- vers Corps who had been mobilised, thanked employers who had accepted May the inevitable and apologised for the inconvenience of mobilisation.
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December March
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be rendy to defend ourselves and our diplomacy effective, I do resh opportunities to approach this subject of disarmament opening up before us, and I believe that they are at least hopeful to-day as
as they December have been at any previous time.
May "It is to auch task-winning back July confidence and the gradual removal of hostilities between notions until they can feel they can safely discard their weapons one by one-that wish to devole what energy and time may be left to me before 1 hand over my office to a younger man." (Loud and pralouped cheers.)
HOME SECRETARY ENDS DEBATE
London, Oct. 3. Disputing the contention that as long as dictatorships existed war was inevitable, Sir Samuel Hoare, the Home Secretary, wound up the first day's debate in the Commons.
"I dispute the fact that it may be better to have a war, now when we have an issue that may nppent or is supported to appeal to the whole world rather than to wolt until our position might be more difficult.
"I believe with the Prime Minister thet catastrophe could be avoided," declared Sir Samuel. "In the event of
war, regardless of who won, Czecho-Slovakin would almost. Inevitably. destroyed within a month or two and the nego tiators of a peace treaty would never be likely to create again the
present State with the present frontier."
be
"When I was Foreign Secretary
made representations" to Czecho= Slovakia to settle the Sudeten ques- 224tion, Mr. Anthony Eden pressed them
even more strongly.
"I believe that if the President, Dr. Benes, had acted more quickly events might have taken a differ- BELÁ course.
"The course which we have taken enabita Czecho-Slovakia to survive, "We have no intention of diminish
October December May
blems which ought to have been faced years ago and find it possible, even though we disupprove of nimasi every method adopted in dictator- ship countries, for Europe to exist dictatorships side by side."Reuter. peacefully with the democracies and
House Adjourns
London, Oct. 3. The House udjourned at 11.00 p.m. and will re-pssemble on Tuesday morning to :hear Mr. Winston Churchill and Mr. Lloyd George. United Press.
Debate To-morrow
London, Oct 3. The Government motion of Con- adence in the Premier's actions will probably be debated on October 5, following a general discussion which will be continued to-morrow.
The concluding stages of the debate are expected to lake place on Wednesday evening-Reuter.
Why Soviet Was Not Invited
London, Oct. 3. Explaining to the House of Lords why the Soviet had not been invited to Munich, Lord Halifax said that he had explained to the Soviet Ambas sador only a day or two ago that if war was to be avoided it was neces
Ing one jot for little.of our prepara- sary to act government was com
tions until we have had the oppor tunity of testing the strength of the conclusions we have reached regard ing the peace of Europe.
"We may And we are embarking on a period when we will face pro
The British
polled to recognise the fact that Herr Hitler and Signor Mussolini were almost certain to decline to negotiate at a conference at which the Soviet was represented. Reuter.
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p.m.
Saturday 7,00 a.m. to 5.30 pm, Sunday 8.00 a.m. to 12 Noon (For sale of stamps only).
AIR MAIL SERVICES
Air Mail Services to Shanghai, Rod Nanking, Taingiau, Tientsin Peiping are temporarily suspended.
VIA SIBERIA ROUTE Loitera and Postcards for Europe (except Great Britain and Eire) and
The hours of business of the Regi-South America are forwarded "via stration and Parcel. Branches will Siberia" it so superscribed. remain as at prezent, that is, B.00 e.m, to 8 p.m. daily, except Sundays.
PARCEL POST Parcel Post Service to the Province AIR MAIL LETTERS
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fat 5 pm. on the previous day. INWARD MAILS
Japan
and Shanghai
Chenonceaux Deucalion
From
Per
Japan, Shanghal and Europe via
Siberia (London date,
12th
September
Bangkok and Helhow
Shanghai
Australia and Manila
Shanghal and Amoy
Java
Strails
Direct
28th September.
Strolle
Air Mail by "Imperial Airways
Service-London
strpusa
Nellore Taiyuan
Due.
October
October 4.
Kaying...
.October 4.
King Yuan
.October 4.
.October 4.
October 4.
.October 4.
Van Heutsz
.October 4.
.October 5.
TIISadak
date, Imperial
US.A., Honolulu, Japan, and Shang-
hai (Vancouver B.C., date, 17th
September)
Shanghai
Japan
Straits
Manila
Japan
Straits
Tientsin
Japan and Shanghai
Always Plane Protesilaus
Glengarry
Emp. of Canada
Istwal .... Philoctetea
Potsdam Talma Antenor
Changto.
Holhow
Soudan
Sulsang
Australia and Manila
Porcels from Calcutta and Straits
Japan and Shanghai
Air Mali by "Imperial Airways Direct Bervice"-London date, Zad October
Japan and Shanghai
Yasukuni Maru
.October 5.
October 6.
.October 6.
„October 0.
October 6..
October 6.
October 8.
.October `?.
October 7. October 2
7.
October 7,
October 7,
October 7.
Imperial Airways Flane
October 8.
Talthybius
October 10.
Tisadanc
October 10.
Adrastus
.October 11.
Hosang
Octobar 11.
October 11.
October 13.
October 12.
Date and Time,
Parcels from Calcutta and Strolle.. Shirala
Java and Manlin
Manila
Japan
Sulgon
Straits
For
Swntow
Athos II Fushimi Maru OUTWARD MAILS
Per
Tuesday
Kwangtung..Tues., Oct. 4, 4.30 p.m. .Tues., Oct. 4, 3 p.m.
Parcels only for Singapore, Penang, Deucalion
Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Marseilles and London-due London, 10th November.
Air Mall for Sian, Lanchow, Chang- Eurasia Plane
sha and Chengdu eto, (via Ilan-
.......Tuen, Oct. 4.”
.Oct. 4, 4.30 p.m. .Oct. 4, 5.00 p.m.
G. P. O. and K. F. 0.
Tues., Oct. 4. KP.0.
.Oct. 4, 5.30 p.m.
.Oct. 4,,7.00 p.m. *
Airways Plane.....Tues., Oct. 4.
kow) by the "Eurasia Airways Service" (To further pointa by surface transport 38 Services permit).
Ord, Ord.,
Shanghal and Japan
Burdwan
Reg.
Ord.
Oct. 4, 5 p.m. .Oct. 4, 5.30 p.m. - G.P.O.
Some qualities:
Reg.
.Oct. 4, 5 p.m.
Ord.
Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Ale Malt for "Imperial Airways Imperial
Direct Service"-due London, 13th October
Airways Plane ..... .Tues., Oct. 4.
K. P. O,
Reg.
.Oct. 4, 5.00 p.m.
Ord,
G. P. O.
Rez..
.Oct. 4, 5,00 pm.
Ord.,
Air Mail for Malaya and Australia Imperial
by Imperial Airways Direct Service"-dne Sydney, 10th Oct.
K. P. O,
Rex..
Ord.,
G. P. O.
Reg..
STEEL MODERN
Ord.,
On Lee
Kongmoon
Wednesday
Samshui and Wuchow Kongmoon
Swalow, Foochow and Tientsin Amoy and Shanghai
Bangkok
Saigon
Somshui and Wuchow
Haiphong
Kongmoon
Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for STRAITS, JAVA & BURMA, CEYLON, UNBREAKABLE GLASS INDIA, IRANIAN GULF, MAURITIUS, E, & S. AFRICA, AUSTRALABIA, INCLUD ING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, RED SEA, EGYPT, EUROPE, ETC. STAINLESS
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Tons From H’Kong about |
Lesnation
All vessels may call at any ports on or off the route,-and the route and all sailings are subject to change or deviation with or without notice.
Steamers
**SOUDAN
*KIDDERPORE RAJPUTANA RANCHI **BURDWAN
RANPURA RAWALPINDI
•ISOMALI
CANTON CORFU ·
6,000 8th Oct., 6 am. B'bay. M'seilles, Havre, L'don, Hull. H'burg, R'dam & A'werp, Straits, Col'bo, B'bay, & K'chi.
7,000, 14th Oct. 17,uuu 15th Oct. UUU 29th Oct. 0.000 5th Nov.
17,000 12th Nov. 17,000 28th Nov. 6,000 3rd Dec.
Marselies & Lunden. Marsellles & London.
·
bay, M'scilles, Havre, L'don,
H'bg, R'dam & A'werp. B'bay, M'seilles & London. Marseilles & London. B'bay, M'acilles, Havre, L'don, Hull, H'bg, R'dan & A'werp. Bombay,, M'sellies & London. Bombay, M'sellies & London. * Cargo only Calle Casablanca All vessels may call at Malla BRITISH INDIA APCAR SAILINGS (SOUTH)
10,000 8 Oct., 10.30 a.m. S'pore,
TALMA
SIRDHANA SHIRALA TILAWA BANTHIA
15,500 10th Dec. 114,Duul 24th Dec.
8,000 22nd Oct. 8,000 5th Nov,
10,000 10th Nov.
0,000 3rd Dec.
Port Swettenlam Penang, Rangoon & Calcutta
-Do,
DO...
DO: NGAN DO.
II. Apcar Lina Steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st & 2nd class passengers. EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN BAILINGS (SOUTH)
NELLORE TANDA - NANKIN
4,00K
2nd Dec. 7,00a1st Dec.
4lb Nov.
Negular monthly sailings from 'kong to Shanghai & Japan & Irong to Australia, Hong Kong to Sydney-10 daya.. BAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
NELLORE
SHIRALA KANPURA RAWALPINDI *SOMALI TANDA SANTHIA CANTON
CASE STAINLESS STEEL PRACTICAL
BRACELET
LUMINOUS OR OTHER DIALS SIMPLE. & SAFE WINDING ASSORTED STYLES
ACCURATE TIME GUARANTEED
Guarantco valid for
HONGKONG
SHANGHAI
TIENTSIN SINGAPORE LONDON
PARIS GENEVA
.Oct. 4; 5.00 p.m.
.......Oct. 4, 5.30 pm.
Oct. 4, 5.00 p.m.
.Oct. 4, 7.00 p.m.
Tues., Oct 4, 7.00 p.m.
Tai Ming....Wed., Oct. 5, 8.15 am. Kwong Fook Cheong
Cheldang Yunnan Mui Hock Lycmoon
Thursday
Kongio Nanning
Tai Ice
Wed., Oct. 5, 9 a.m. Wed, Oct. 5, 10.30 am. Wed, Oct. 6, 4.30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 5, 7.00 p.m. Wed., Oct. 0, 7.00 p.m.
..Thurs, Oct. 6. B.15 a.m. Thurs., Oct. 0, 10 a.m. Thurs., Oct. 6, 10.30 am.
Air Mall for "Imperial Airways Imperial Airways Plane
Direct Servico"-dac London 13th October
Thurs., Oct. S.
K.P.O.
Reg.
.Oct. 8.5 p..
Ord.
.Oct. 6, 5.80 p.m.
Q.P.Q.
Reg.
.Oct., 0, 6 D.M.
Ord.
....Oct. 6, 7 p.
Air Mail for Malaya and Australia Imperial Airways Flane
by "Imperial Airways Direct Ser vico-due Sydney, 18th October
Thurs., Oct. 0
H.P.O.
Reg.
Ock, 6, 8 pas.
Ord.
..Oct. 6, 5.30 p.m.
G.P.O.
.Oct., 6, 5 D...
Ord,
Oct. 8,
p...
Emp. of Canadá Thurs., Oct. 0,7 p.m.
‚", ""! !, Friday
.Fri, Oct. 7, 10.30 .m
Fri, Oct. 7, 10.30 a.m.
Manila
Kingyuan
Manila, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Hobart
Shanghai
Ninghai
Swàtow
one price only:
Shanghai
Polądem
Fri, Oct. 7, 130 p.m.
Swatow, Amoy, Chuanchow and
Hot Tan
Foochow
Suisank
Fri., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. Fri, Oct. 7, 7 p..
Japan
Saturday
Sat., Oct. 8, 3.30 p.m..
..Sat, Oct. 8, Noon.
G.P.O. and
7,000 5th Oct., 4 pm.,Shanghal & Japan.
0,000 12th Oct.
17,000 14th Oct,
17,000, 28th Oct.
8,000) 28th Oct. 7,000 4th Nov.
8,000 Bin Nov. 16,500 11th Nov. Cargo only.
Japan.
Shanghal & Japan.
Shanghai & Japan.
Shanghai & Japan.
Shanghai & Japan. Japane
Shanghal & Japan, g
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without nešios, perosis, heasuring not more than a c.ft. will be received at the Company's Omnes up to noor, on the day, previous to sailing.
For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freight, etc, apply
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[Ord.
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Menila, Bangkok, Batavia, Reunion, Boissevain
Madagascar, Lourenco
and (Parcels and papers only) for
Holbow and Pakhoi and Halphong Kiungehow
HKPL 5..
Air Mail for “K.LM." Airways Yasukuni Máru ......Bak
Direct Bervice"-due Amsterdam 18th October.
Straits, Ceylon, India East and Yasukuni Maru
South Africa, Aden, Egypt and ESTABLISHED 1860 Europeavin Marseilies-due Mar-
.Oct. 12.20 p.m. ...........Oct. 3. 1. p.m
Sat, Oct. 9. .G. P. O. and E. P. O. .
Oct. 0; 12.40 pm. Ord.,
Oct. 8, 130 pan
„Sun, Oct 9,Tar “Bun," Oet, 1, Tam „Bim, Oct. 0; 0.00Ƒa.37% *Sun., Oct. 0, 9.00 am:
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