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SOCIETY
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
WEDDING AT PEAK CHURCH
THE PEAK CHURCH will be the scene of a brilliant acciety wedding this afternoon, when Mr. Ronald Robert Willson Ashby, Hon. A. D. C. of His Excellency the Governor, will marry Misa Doreen Patricia Hughes.
Smith.
The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mra, A. P. Hughes, of Norfolk Place, London, W.2, will be given away in marriage by Mr. H. Keith-Valentine, Sub-manager of Messrs. Dodwell & Co. Ltd.
C. IN C. DUE IN MANILA
VICE-ADMIRAL SIR PERCY NOBLE, Commander in Chief of the China station who is nc- arrive in companied by Lady Noble, will Manila to-morrow afternoon from Saigon aboard the flagship H.M.S. Kent.
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January 25, 1939.
Correspondent ALHAMBRA
Sees
Peace Moves
Consular Change In
Hongkong
H. O. Thompson, "United Press" Correspondent in Tokyo, belleves that the recent appoint- ment of Mr. A. Tajiri as Japan- ese Consul-General in Hongkong. may be connected with Japanese moves for pence in Chnia or, at the Icast, behind-the-scenes spell in the conflict that is fast draining Japan of her resources
efforts to obtain a breathing
In a special article the "United Press" correspondent tells of the intrigue that exista behind the reenca in Japan in an effort to end hostill- Lies in China.
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FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY VICTORY! NEW. LIFE! ROMANCE! WISDOM!
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KERRY DWELL - KAY JOHNSON - JAMES SILPRINSON » Dicacted by Cómond Doubling » Mats by Man Barbar Pomoč by WALKER BROS. » Seven ply to Lanos Coma, Comes depry and Mon Post - A COSMOPOLITAN PROOM
Nine official functions have been arranged for the Admiral's visit to the Philippines and American and Belsh residents there are anticipat- His Excellency will be repre- ing a very busy social whirl until sented at the Church by his January thip H.BTS, Kent is being Aide-de-Camp, Captain Balty-accompanied to Manila from Salg
The Lagship H.M.S. by JIM.S. Falmouth, and on the latter ship are: Lady Noble, Mrs. R. R. McGrigor, wife of Commodore, McGrigor the
Admiral's chic! of staff; Mrs. L. H. Ashmore, wife of the sing captain, and Mrs. G. B. Tenle, wife of Paymaster Lieutenant Tente. The moves toward peace were cau- The Admiral has been on an official tious and secret, but enough has been | TO - MORROW visit to the Governor-General of learned to show that Japan has had French Indo China.
enough fighting for the present and
A Paramount · breathing spell for re- On Friday the
Pictura British Consul- wants a
dwindling re-. Generat and Mr
S. Wyatt-Smith plenishment of her will entertain Sir Percy and Lady sources," the article states.
The efforts to gain that breathing Noble at a luncheon in their honour. An "At horne" will be held aboard spell were carried on both in China
manoeuvrings the Kent on Saturday, and in the and Japan. The
American High Cony-home were in order to bring various evening the missioner and Mrs. Paul V. MeNuit discordant factions into a unified polley toward China. The intrigue in will entertain the visitors,
Ching was to win over influential Chinese who could swing the whole of China into co-operallon with Japan.
She has chosen for her wedding dress a charming model in white bridal satin, with pearl trinming on the bodice, and in place of the cus- tomary tulle veil, will wear one of fine white chiffon. She will carry n bouquet of arum lilles,
Miss F. A. M. Harrop, wearing a smart frock of blue satin, will act es maid-of-honour.
The bridegroom, who is the son of Mrs. Ashby of "Meath" Paddock, Horley, is connected with Messrs. Dodwell Co. Lid, Hongkong, and is a Lieutenant in the Hongkong
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The Rev. Cyril Brown will oflente at the ceremony.
A reception will be held after the ceremony at the residence of Mr. Valenthie, No. 273 The Peak,
Germany Does Not Appreciate French Threat
Berlin, Jun. 24.
Suggestions regarding the "pre- ventive" occupation of Minoren und Spanish Morocco as a guarantee against possible Italian encroach- ments on Spanish territory, whiteh have been put forward by the French press, are criticised to-day by
the "Deutsche Diplomatische Korrespondenz" on the ground that the suggestion "Ignore palpable re- alities and constitute an irresponsible attempt to render the situation more tense."
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"The newspaper complains of French press reports that Italy intends to keep Mōjorca, and that Germany Is developlag naval bases in the Canary Islands, and goes on to
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apart from the mii- conceptions of the Spanish mentality which are involved in such reports, the latter are contradicted by the repealed declarations of the Axis Powers that they seek no territorial or other advantages in Spain,
On the other hand, the Axis Powers have rightly regarded the existence of an independent Spain as an in dispensable bulwark against the spread of Communist influence in the Mediterranean area."—Trans-Ocean.
CHURCH WORKERS
Martha and Mary Guild
Annual Meeting
The Guild of Martha and Mory, Christ Church, held its annual meet- Ing un Monday, when Mrs. D. Rosenthall presided, and spoke of progress made during the year. The membership was thirty, she sald, and the sewing meetings had enabled stalls to be run at the Garden Fete which were responsible for half of
$2,000 raised
there.
the
The few monthly meetings that had been held encouraged the Gulld
to renew them this year.
Mrs. A. E. P. Guest, Hon. Trea- surer, reported a balance in hand of
$144.
The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. Rosenthall; Vice-President, Mrs. W. Scotcher; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. A. G. F. Prew; Mrs. C. Bertram; Hon. Treasurer, Committee, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Bainbridge, Mr. Goddard, Mra. Hume, Mrs, Minshall and Mrs. Franks C. Ling.
MRS. PETRIE BETTER
Will Face Manslaughter Charge in France
COURT MARTIAL
Second Day's Hearing
Held in Camera
The second day's hearing of the cart martial of Bombadier John Sutcliffe Whitehead. the 20th.
uf Heavy Battery, 8th. Heavy Regiment. RA. at Stanley Barracks yesterday,
was held in camera.
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The Press, which was admitted the previous day's hearing, was ex- cluded.
Before the case commenced, a S. C. M. Post was reporter of the informed by the President of the Court, Major S. E. 11, E. White of the Royal Scots, that it had been decided.. that further hearing was to be held in camera, and the Press would, therefore, not be allowed to attend.
Dealing with the subject of courts martial, the Menuol of Military Law states:
"The court Is now open, and the public, whether military or otherwise (including the Press), may be nd- initted so far as accommodation per- mits. It may be closed at any time to enable the members to deliberate in private.
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Fitting in with that conception was THRILLS COME FAST! ROMANCE RUNS RIOT!
the recent transfer of Akiyashi Tajiri to the pos! of consul-general In Hongkong.
the
Tijirl formerly Wan with the Japanese embassy at Shaughnt but secretary of Previously, as second
eastern Asla bureau of the foreign office, he developed contacts with Chinese omelals which the gov- | ernment thought might now be use- ful.
"In Hoarkong Tajiri would be expected to incet Chinese officials who might sojourn, either innocently or with purpose aforethought, in that British colony."
FRENCH CRISIS LOOMS AS SPAIN IS DISCUSSED
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investigating to determine whether the United States has any TOMORROW legal power to it the arms embargu
A Paramount on Spain.
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Mass meetings are being hekl to- night in New York and Washington President to end the urging the embargo.
Some quarters forecast that Con- tres may declare the Neutrality Act vold within two months.
court martial is an open court like other courts of justice, but it has inherent powers to sit hi camera such course is necessary for the administration of justice."
Bombardier Whitehead was char- Apprehension regarding what may ged with striking his superior officer, follow a Franco victory is expressed Captain D. L. S. Northcote, being in by the Conservative and Liberal the execution of his duty: striking press. For example, the "Washington his superior officer Battery Sergt. Pa says that the United States may Major P. Goody, being in the execu-ray a terrific price for aiding ly tion of his duty; and using threatening and Germany with the embargo. langage to his superior officer, 13.SM. Fascist Spain will be an ideal home
for Sergt.-Major Goody.
anti-American propaganda Major M. Yates, R.A., prosecuted, | throughout Lotin Airerlen.--Reviter. and Major I. Garratt, R.A., repre- sented the defendant, who denied all the charges.
LATE NEWS
IMPERIAL AIRWAYS LINK WITH
CHINA
New Service To Be Inauguraler
Chungking, Jan. 25. Interviewed this morning. Dr. II. H. Kung, President of the Executive Yuan, revealed conclusion of ar rangements between the Chinese Government and Imperial Airways for through air passenger and mill trafle between China and Europe by way of Yunnan and Burma,
The service will be on a reciprocal basis, which means that the Chinese service will also operate between China, Burma and Hongkong.
Canton Man Sent To Detention House
Henry George Evans, 60, described as a miner, was committed to the House of Detention by Mr. 1. El-· wards at the Central Magistracy this morning after plending guilty to a charge of vagrancy.
Detective Sergeant P. II. Loughlin prosecuted, and said Evans was re- patriated to Hongkong from Canton
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JACK BENNY - JOAN BENNETT
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on January 18. He had $16 in the TOMORROW possession on arrival here, but lud since spent that, and was now de- vtitute.
THEFT ON EMPRESS
W. Donald. Muster-at-Arms of the Empress of Asia, has reported the loss of a pair of Zeiss binoculars, valued at $50, sometime between January 13 and January 20, elther while the ship was lying alongside Kowloon Wharf, or while she was on passage to the Colony from Manila.
SEQUEL TO DOG'S BITE
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Former Minister Warns
Against Weak Policy
LONDON, Jan. 24.
Owner Cautioned for Not "FEEBLENESS AT the present time on the part of Having Animal Muzzled England will only bring war nearer,” declared the former A caution was registered against Foreign Under-Secretary, Viscount Cranborne speaking Mrs. D. Lyon of 17, Humphreys at Weymouth to-day. Buildings, first floor, when she ap peared before Mr. É. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday C.NAC, will initiate and carry on and pleaded guilty to having allow- the Chinese side of the programine, ed her dog out in Carnarvon Road
"The undertaking is of great signi- without a muzzle. ficance because
from the fact The prosecution said that defen- that the new
will still dant's dog had bliten a cook-boy of
Lyons, Jan. 24. The condition of Mrs. Kay Petrie, who was injured while her cam- panion, Major I. C. Empson, we killed when their car collided with a motor lorry at Amberieu, near Villefranche, on Saturday, is stated to be satisfactory. She will probably further assist Sino-Briush trade in-25, Humphreys Buildings, and the leave for London to-morrow.
terests, they will bring the Chinese summons was taken out as a result. A formal charge of manslaughter and British peoples closer to each
Mrs. Lyon said that her coolle had
in connection with the death of offier and thereby bring about a better Major Empson has been made by the
against Mrs. Understanding which is essential for French authorities
the peace and prosperity of the Petric. She will return for investiga- tlon before a Correctional Court nations," Dr. Kung declared-Reuter.
Reuter.
Exchequer Returns
London, Jan. 24. Exchequer returns show that total ordinary revenue amounts to 2600,- 305,417 as against £690,080,539 year ago.
A
Total expenditure, less self- balancing Items is £786,900,541 ka ngainak 2009,123,300 at the cor- responding date in 1930.-Drish Wirelen.
taken the dog out for a walk about 6.30 nm. On the coolle's return she
was told that the dog had bitten a Chinese, but that no injury had been caused, only sight damage being done to a pair of trousers. Her dog had been inoculated, said defendant.
Ho said that he saw little sign of response to Mr. Chamberlain's
from Germany or Italy.
Revolution In policy of appeasement either
Japan Soon
Noted Swede Says
He was not so optimistic na the Premier, and added: "I think we are in for a year of great anxiety, pos- albly crisis,
Collapse Imminent and some success as a result,
COPENHAGEN,
"These dictators have tasted blood. They have appiled force and have
"Why should they abandon a policy which seems to have worked so well?
HIT WE
want to preserve the Jan. 24. liberties of our country and
European THE SWEDISH archaeologist, | civilisation, we shall have to make Johan Andersson, who worked this country an Impregnable fortress for many years in China, inter- at whatever cost."-Reuter, viewed to-day prophesied that a A small number of Italian army military dictatorship would be months. specialists have been called up for established in Japan within four
SPECIALISTS JOIN ITALIAN ARMY
Rome, Jan. 24,
He added that Japan was facing
a period of training, according to months, and that open revolution destruction if China held out.
semi-official sources.
Ometal quarters, however, profess complete ignorance of the report that 200,000 revervists have been moned to the colours--Reuler.
SUM-
would break out within eight|Router.
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