JAPANESE NEWSPAPER ATTACK ON BRITAIN
TOKYO, Jan. 16.
Tuesday
Italian Attacks On France Intensified
ROME, Jan. 16.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
THE "INFORMAZIONE DIPLOMATICA,” official THE ANSWER of the Japan-organ of the Italian Foreign Office, to-day outlined the ese press to the British note is conversations between Mr. Neville Chamberlain and sharp and bitter.
Signor Mussolini during the Rome parleys.
Leading Covernment organs. de- clare that an understanding between Japan and England ไป
The organ states that Signor completely Mussolini 'warned Mr. Chamber- out of the question as long on Deliain | inín, that Italy would refuses to recognise Japan's mission in the For East, and continues to lend her entire support to Generalissima Chiang Kai-shek.
The "Iloch Shimbun" characteris- ed the British accusations against declared: Japan as absurd, and "England must have lost her senses,”
resume British Pro-Consul freedom of action if any foreign] nation sent troops or assistance
For Trial to the Loyalists in Spain.
Signor
Mussolini told Mr.
London, Jan. 10. The reasons which led to the arrest Chamberlain that the conditions of the British pro-Consul in San which must be fulfilled before Italy Sebastian, Mr. Golding, and his wife. volunteers from Spala were the withdrawal first of all volunteers
Medico's Death In Shameen
Dr. Paul Todd Was Beloved By Chinese
DR. PAUL TODD, the famous
English physician in Canton,
January 17, 1939.
A Look Through The "Telegraph”
50 YEARS AGO
The evils of the credit spatens which dourishes in this Colony are too fre quently practically exemplifed to need much comment. Indeed it would hardly
died of heart discaso yesterdaybe much use commenting at length upon morning in Shameen.
Founder of several hospitals und medical schools in Canton, Dr. Todd was one of the leading personalitles in the medical elreies in south China. with He gained great friendship the Chinese when he, then more that do years old, led a medical corps of Cantonese doctors and nurses to es- Lablish a Beld hospital at the front in the Nanking-Shanghai railway.
alter zone shortly Sino-Japanese hostilities.
Justifying the Japanese action would consent to a withdrawal of ave, necording to informed quarters only recently with
in
placing a garrison in China by the assertion that the new Chinese Gov- crnment had requested it, the paper sharply denounces the British state- ment that through her action Japan had violated Chinese sovereignty.
"HE DID IT FIRST"
Ая regards the Nine-lower Treaty, the paper declared that in repudiating R, Japan would merely he following the example of the Soviet Union which has long since repudiated all agreements signed with other Powera
here, been communicuted by the with the Loyalists and the granting presentative, Mr. Ceell Jerram, but Burgos authorities to the British re- of belligerent rights Lo General no communication Franco,
regard their nature has been made.
It is stated that the trial . Mr. and and will be held in public. Mrs. Golding will take pince shortly,
Bald to
Mussolul Informed the British Premier that have the Spanish question was the mai obstacle
A. tiled person, Senora Largorde. of resumption relations with France and, because offer, will be charged at the same who was employed in the Goldings'
of this, it would be impossible for friendly relations to be resumed
10 time.
La
It is nkled that the British Govern-
until the end of the war in Spalo.ment has taken the necessary steps This should end all rumours that for counset to be instructed for the Italy is asking Great Britain to defence.-Trans-Oceau. They were also following the leadmediate between Italy and France," of Germany and Italy, both of whom the official organ saya, commenting.
on the statement., had declared the Versailles Treaty to be null and vold.
In another Rome
Gayıla Signor
accuses France of aiding the Loyalists for the past two |years, and describes France's action
as un organised plot against Spanish) freedom.
The Tokyo "Nich! Nichi" slates that should England choose to sup- port Chlang Kai-shek further, Japan will be compelled to regard her as her "arch enemy."--Tranis-Ŭccan.
Former Ambassador On Hit-Run Charge
Hanover, Virginia, Jan. 18. Mr. William Dodd. former United States Ambassador to Berlin, has been Indleted in a charge of hit-and-run driving.
The
newspaper. Old Age Pensions
In United States
the
Washington, Jan. 16.
EL
of
The docte returned to Shameen
number nurses by a gunboat to parteipate in medical service to war-refugees in the doomed city, after his return from England from previous illness.
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in Paris, M. Leon Blum, writing
A special message to Congress from President Roosevelt recommends a in his newspaper "Le Populaire' pleada for the re-opening
wide expansion of the Social Security | of French frontier Into Spain.
Act. He
It advises cominencement of pay- | May declares that Italy wants to keep the frontier closed while, at the same ment of old age pensions at an earlier September ume, she is
pouring froops into date, as well as iberalisation of October... Insurgent Spuin.
pensions, greater protection for de- M. Blum saw the French Premier,pendent children, the extension of M. Daladier, Lo-day, and is under-uncingloyment and old age protec stood to have discussed the situation in, and increases in Federal grants
with him.
ANTI-FRENCH PRESS
Roniy, Jan. 16.
A violently anti-French tone ngala pervades the Italian press to- day.
Signor Gaydu, writing
the
lo States-Reuter.
Rio-Washington
Axis Planned
charge arises from an accident in which a four year-old negro girl was knocked down and badly injured. When informed of the accident, Mr. Dodd said that the girl ran across the roati; he swerved, and he thought he hind missed her.
The hearing in Axed for March 2.-- | "Glernale d'Italia" accuses the
French of provocation, and says that| the things to come to a point between Washington Axis" against extra- France and Italy were not only the territorial Influences is to be discuss- dispute about the treaties involved, ed when Seu. Aranlin, the Brazilian
honour.
Reuter.
The
Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 18. establishment of a "Rio-
New Translation Of but the question of Italian national Foreign Minister, goes to Washington
Bible For Catholics
London, Jan. 16. A new English translation of the Holy Bible for Roman Catholles is to begin shortly.
Father Ronald Knox,, who is un- dertaking the work, is resigning his Catholic Chaplaincy at Oxford in order to devole full time to the task, The translation will be made from
The French obstinately insists upon insulting Italy by hostile manifesta- tions, although they had been warned
consequences what may be the
Reuter.
SPECIAL DUTY ON EGG IMPORTS REVOKED
London, Jan. 16. An order Issued on the recom-
fourth century Latin version of the mendation of the Import Duties Ad- Bible.
Scotland Yard. On Explosion Mysteries
London, Jan. 16. Scotland Yard is investigating three mysterious street explosions, one in London und two in Manches- ter, which have resulted in the deaths of two people and serious injury to three others.
One was killed and one injured when an explosion in London ripped up hundreds of yards of pavement.
One was killed and two injured in two similar explosions in Manchester,
visory Committee revokes the specifie duties which are charged under lite
next week at the invitation of Presi- dent Roosevelt, It was stated un- officially here today.
Commercial problems. interesting to both countries will also be discussed. -Renter,
December
Sales for the day:
May
July
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September
093%/09 Saturday's sales: 7,025,000 bushels.
Chicago Corn
68%/08684709
May July
September
May July October
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02 /62 02 /62
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33 /03
STOCK MARKET REPORT
The Hongkong Stock Exchange official summary issued at 3.30 p.m. yesterday, says:
Conditions un the local market remain quiet, only a small business
Severe Gales Lashing at quolations.
United Kingdom
London, Jan. 10. The United
Kingdom suffered severely from heavy goles during the week-end,
Finance Act of 1933 in substitution for a general ad valorem duty on In London yesterday, the tempera- egs not in their shell.
Accordingly these goods are again Hiable from January 18, to a general
Renter.
degrees above normal. ture atam, was 52, which is eight
Shipping received a heavy batler- at valorem duty of 10 per centing, especially in the Irish Sea.
CHIEF OF STAFF FOR MIDDLE EAST TOUR
London. Jan. 16. Viscount Gorl, Chief of the Im-
perial General Staff, a teaving Lon- don on January 20 for a tour of In- spection of the Middle East.
He will be absent from London for a few weeks-Reuter.
H.K. COUPLE MARRIED
Lt. St. John Weds Miss Elva Skinn
LIEUTENANT Oliver John Frank Lockwood St. John, R.N., formerly of H.M.S. Cumberland in Hongkong, was married on Thursday, December 29, at St. Anne's Church, Kow Green, to Miss Elva Rosemary Skinn, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Skinn, of Hongkong.
M.P.
and Verily Young (cousins of the bride), Miss Elaine St. John, sister of
bridegroom,
Roads are flooded in many areas. especially in Yorkshire.
LARCENY OF BOXES
Purchaser Opposes Their
Return to Owner
Sentence of three months' hard labour was imposed on Wong Yat- num, alias Weng Kwong-hing, by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Magistracy yesterday, when he was found guilty of inreeny of 20 sels of camphorwood boxes valued at $700, on September 11. A second charge of having, fraudulently converted the sum of $700 to his OWI Use wos dismissed.
Mr. M. A. da Silva prosecuted for the complainant, Pun Ngam-shun, while MF. J. M. D'Almada Remedios appeared for Wong. Mr. II. A. de B. Botelho was present for Ip Hon-ting, the purchaser of the boxes.
The bridegroom, who ม now
At a previous bearing Wong was attached to the submarine service,
alleged to have obtained the boxes is the son of Lt. Col. the Hon. the bridegroom and the Hon. Sybilla by saying he was a buyer from the Rowland and Mrs. St. John, of 57 St. John, cousin of the bridegroom. Kwan Shing Cheong firm. He later Ennerdale Road, Richmond. He is a Their dresses were of ivory net, oversold the boxes to Ip on November 11, grandson of the late Lord St. John delphinium moire, with wreaths of and the police took them over about of Bleisoe and cousin of the present small pink and blue flowers. They 10 days later. Lord St. Johm, and is also grandson of carried French fans of painted gauze After Mr. Forrest had ruled that the Inle Sir Frank Lockwood, c., with silver sequius, the gift of the Wong had a case to answer in regard to the larceny of the boxes, defen- The bridegroom and his best man. The ushers were Mr. Stephen St. dant elected to give evidence. His Lt. Colln Hume Henderson, R.N.,
John, R.A., Mr. Beauchamp St. John, replies were so conflicting and both wore full dress uniform, and the lion, Hugh Lawson Jolinston, and ferent to those given by the solicitor for his defence, that an adjournment the bride's little page, her cousin, r, Wifred Young.
The church was decorated with was suggested by the Magistrate. David Candlin, wore the miniature
Christmas After half an hour's adjournment, uniform of a naval petty oficer, with holly evergreens, with
Mr. Remedios said his client did not illuminated trees, electrically depot of the submarine service to
At the conclusion of the case, Mr. which
Silva asked for an order for return attached.
complainant. This the service, which was of the boxes to The Rev. Francis Leonard, of the chorul, the organist played Water Was opposed by Mr. Botelho, who Royal Navy, the Rev. G. Mostyn Music by Handel, and at the entry of his contention. The decision re- quoted several authorities in support Prichard, Vlear of St. Anne's Church, of the bride the Hymn "O, Father, garding this point was adjourned and the Rev. C. D. Pronger officiated all Creating The Hymn O Perfect
The bride was given away by her Love" was sung, and after the Bless- until Saturday.
un
the cap ribbon of 11.M.S. Dolphin, the either side of the chancel steps, while wish to give any further evidence.
uncle,
the bridegroom. is now lies.
the altar cases contained Madonna
Before
Mr. Arthur Hugh Candlin inn
dlining, "All People That on Earth Do THEFT OF TROUSERS
She wore
full skirted ivory
with a short train and veil of dress, Dwall H
net,
appliqued with lace motits, warn with a wre
wreath of miniature Arum Hilies. Her pearl necklace and car rings were the gift of her father, and her diamond naval erown brooch was the gift of the bridegroom. She carried a Victorian flowers. led with bouquet of white
ribbons.
Six Bridesmaids
The Chorale sung during
Appearing on remand before Mr.
the algning of the register was Bach's R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Magis- "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring."
As the quests left the church for tracy yesterday, Chan Ju-mo, a cooks, the reception at Prince's Hall, Rich-Wax Aned $10, or four weeks hard
mond, the belts
were pealed.
labour, when found guilty of stealing
a pair of trousers from Chan Chine After the reception, the bride and tong, a prostitute, nt Swalow Lane bridegroom left for their honeymoon, on Friday.
the bride wearing for travelling a Chon entered the house in Swałow
two-piece suit of soft blue angora Lane on the pretext of looking for cloth, flecked with grey, a leopard some person, and took the trousers, The bridesmalda "were the Misses skin coat and navy blue hat, bag and which were lying on a bed. He was Marguerite und Diana Cendlin, Hazel | shoes,
wearing the trousers when arrested.
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French Demarche To Japan
Paris, Jan. 16.
The French Government is shortly making a demarche to Japan, asking for further information on the recent declaration of Japanese statesmen concerning Japan's policy in China, and the ampllcation, of the Nine- Power Treaty,
Similar demarches have been made by Britain and the United States. Reuter.
Mr. Paul Vernon Reveley has been appointed Assistant Wireless Engi- neer to the General Post Office TE from January 5.
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them-they would go on just the same. But we would just 1ke to say a word or two about them. The credit prin- elple is a handy one when used in rent son, but in the Far East generally, and Hongkong In particular, it is grossly abused. By the Abyssinia, only Inst week, threa Individuals left this Colony "under a cloud" through nothing cina but the fatal frellity with which they could run up accounts with tradesmen and brakers.
25 YEARS AGO
This morning the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, Colonial Secretary, distributed the prizes at the Placesan School be- 'fore a large gathering over which the Bishop of Victoria proalded, supported by the Rev. V. H. C. Moyię, secretary, and Mr. Plerey, hond master.
The school's successes in spurt were very satisfactory in all brancher. At the Hongkong Schools' Athletic meeting In April I won eronts, Including the Quarter-milo Challange Cup gained by A. J. Kew,
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We have, before now, remarked on certain spots In the Colony where more light in badly wanted. Kowloon T notorious in this respect, but thoro aro places in Victoria itself where an extra street lump or two could be placed with advantage. One of the worst la
the long fight of steps in Chancery Lano where the absence of a light, Nilf-way down, makes the pango at night posi- tively dangeroun, On the other side of the water are noveral dark plaçes. One In particular is Humphreys Avenue which is surely of suffleient length to Justify the erection of at least one lamp. Les imperative, perhaps, but atili advisable is the provislen of a lamp or two at the bare of Signal 101. Thịn road is less used than many others, it is true, but it is sufficiently used to perit une light,
*
Inspectors P. and M. O'Sullivan who have been awny on leave in Irefund for the past nine months returned to the Colony thin morning, bringing with them their brides.
*
The Kowloon British School, for European Children of nit nges, reopens un Monday, the 19th (nat.-A. T. Hamit. ton, Headmaster.
10 YEARS AGO
The sensational piratical attack on the .. Irene, owned by the China Mer- Navigation Company, chants Steam which had an amazing gading, the ship being wank by gunfire from 1. M. Sub- marine 14 (Cammander F. J. C. Hata- han) at line Bay in October, 1927, was recalled before the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Golian) In the Supreme Court this morning, when the owners brought an netion against Lieutenant Cannan- der Halahan for damages, alleging wrongful inking of the frone.
The ship was attacked by pirates on the evening of Wednesday, October 10, whon on A voyago from Bhanghai to Amoy. At 19las Hay H.M. Submarine L4 came on the sceso and algnalled the Irena then proceeding inwards) to stop, which the pirates refused to do. The submarine then fred' a-warning shot across the bows, and when this had no effect, a second shall wan fred which struck the ship's engine room.
The Irene sank in fames, while heroic rescue work by the Navy especi- ally by the men of 14, who inred #22 persons, was feature of tho
occur. rence.
in
Practically ever since itigation been proceeding In Chambers over the claim, which was made public for the first time the morning.
•
Mrs. O. A. Smith and Miss A. M. Smith arrived in the Colony to-day by the na, Mishima Maru from Australja,
5 YEARS AGO
The story of the worst disaster in the great earthquake which struck India on Monday has yet to be told. It is now revealed that hundreds of people were killed at Muzaffarpur, in North- ern Bihar. Communications have been cut off and only the scontlest news has come through. The town has boen re- dured to ruins and the streeta aro strewn with corpses.
Latest earthquake reports show that the ensualty toll was much higher than was Brat belloved Ikely. At least one hundred parkowa were killed and over five hundred were hndly injured. The easuries occurred over a wide area. Twelve thousand housen either collapsed or were badly damaged, the damage to property amounting to at least £750,- 000. It has been established that the centre of origin of the disturbances lay between the Ganges Valley and tho Nepal foothills,
Press messages from different parts of India show that the damage done at Paton and Jamalpur was much more extensive than was at Brat_reporter. It in stated many houses collapsed at Darjeeling, causing several deniki,
Outside Manchukuo, the enthrone- ment of a Manchu king is not likely to modify public opinion in favour of Japanese policy, In the opinion of the "Timer," which devotes a fending article to the forthcoming Coronation of Henry Pu Yi.
The "Time" says that European and American opinion will require more evidence than a mere change of titlo that the elevation of the Chief Execs- tive to the Throne will make Manchukuo any lead acilent State of Japan, while at Nanking and in Southern China thin re-amrmation of Japanese refusal to accept even a very shadowy Chinezo suzerainty over Manchuria will hardly Improve Sino-Japanese relations.
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Fonchow in now definitely under the control of Nanking, thas clarifying a somewhat ambiguous situation.
It is understood that the troops of the XIXth Route Army left behind In the retreat south, have all crossed the Min liver after fighting n rearguard aelion with Nanking marines and are now moving south to rejoin the main body,
Spelling Bee
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others?
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tscy-wootsy
th-falutin
dismantel
ricketts
disimlillude
Whglish. Oxford Dictionary spell- ings "of these words will be found on page 9.
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