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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS:
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 10th- day of July, 1939, at 3 pm.," at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lat of Crown Land at Shan- shulpo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal ata Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof,
Intending bidders are advised Hongkong Stock Exchange offeint
that immediately after the dispo- summary issued yesterday snys:
As the week progressed, and us mal of the lot the Purchaser (If SWI88 WRIST WATCHES; Ladies mentioned yesterday, enquiries for not the applicant) will be required Gents. Sample prices $4 up. Singer the more popular stocks are broaden to depoalt with an authorised Seiving Machines, ten years' gune- *ing. A local section of lavestors is
offleer who will be present at the antee,
$35. Steel
"P.E.M. :displaying an increasing interest in Sales. CA. Aala Life Building, 3rd, 14, HK. Danks, Lands and Utilities. So sale, the sum of two hundred Queen's
far this buying has not led to an | dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum advance in prices, for the attraction will be refunded on payment of possibly has been the acquisition of shures slightly under the nominat the Purchase price. MODERN FLATS TO LET-Nos, qutstations recorded at the beginning | PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Road, 10-18, wood
Kowloon. or the week. But it
must not be Newly built. Modern conveniences, | supposed thint shares will continue to Apply No. 37, Bule Street, 1st floor, Mengkok, Tel, 50053.
PROFESSIONAL THIEF
TO LET.
Ordered Imprisonment For
Nine Months
Alleged by the Police to be a pro- tesalonal thief, Yung Pak-ho, 23, bricklayer, appeared before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Mapis- tracy yesterday on three charges of theft of property from dwelling houses.
He was charged with the theft of
be available at present jevels. In the absence of any further untoward political news, should the demand for the more popular stocks be maintain. ed, it may be fairly armed resis- tance point has about now been
Un price levels should ensue.
reached, and some slight improvement
Business Dane During the Week ILK. Bank $1,325, $1,315, $1,325, $1,330
Umon Ins; $432, $425 Wharves $108
Providents 54%, $450' H.K. & S. Hotels $55 Lands $35
Tramways $10.00. $10 $10.40,
Star Ferries $00%
three wrist watcher, a pipe," a per-1S16%. $10.00, $10% knife and D serew-driver from 2 Stubby Road, the residener of Mr. A. L. Fisher: theft of traveling
clock from 38 Stubbs Road, the re- sidence of Mr. A, M, L. Soares; and theft of a wrist watch, a clock and
a pair of trousers from 18 Stubb Road, the property being that of amali, Au Lai-ching, employed that address,
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Detective-Sergeant T. Cadupan sald i that about 6 am, on July 5, a "bby" employed by Mr. Fisher was awaken- ed by the sound of same running. He got up and saw defendant attempting to leave the grounds of the premises.
The "boy" gave chase, and with the nasistance of another servant, manag- ed to arrest defendant.
The stolen property was found in his possession when he was searched. Enquiries made by the Palice led Yung to confess to the theft of the property belonging to the arnah. This he had disposed of to a murine law. ker, and it had not been recovered. The total value of the property "stolen was $303,50.
Yung was sentenced 20 three mantha hard labour on each af the charges, the terms. to run consecu lively, and he was also recommendedl for banishment,
-
His Worship, on the request of Sgt. Cashman, who drew his attention to the good work done by the two ser vants, Mak Chi, and Chu Ting-hel, commended them,
China Lights (Old) $8.20
Electries 354, $5416
Cements $12.80, $1211⁄2 Watsons $8.20
Govt. 3154 Loan $99-7/8
Changes Closing Quotations Buyers
HK. Bank $1,330 Providents $4.60 H.K. Lands $35
I.K. Lands Debentures par 1.K. Tramways $10% China Ligtits (Old) $8.15 Cements $12.80
Watsons $3.20 Wing On (1K) $4 ILE, Govt. 45% Loan 45 prem HE. Govt 31⁄2 Loan par
Sellers Union Ins: $425 Humphreys $14
Sales
-Union Jus; $425
Providents $4.05 Humphreys $8.10.
15.K. Trannys $18.657.55 ILK. Electrics $5411⁄2 Watsons 50%
JERUSALEM. July 7-The appeal
cort hos reduced the sentence on
Locality
New Koxon Inland Lot, No 2:02.
Inland Lot No. 3629. Castle Peak Road. Adjoining New Kos
Shairahmpo.
Register No.
No of
C.
Boundary Measurementa
K. W.
{tem for Beed} feat}
a per lo plan.
Rent
Contents 11 sq. feck.
Ann.
Upset Price
12:00
by
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$11,445
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 10th day of July, 1939, at 3. p.m. at the Olees of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at East Point, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 5 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Reut to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.
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GERMANY POSTPONES DANZIG ADVENTURE
(Conthined from Page 1)
and therefore there is no reason for demarche abroad on the subject.
tical International situation
and Interna-
July 8, 1939.
French Financial Expert Dies
PARIS, July 7-The death is an- nounced et M. Jean Tonnery, a pro- minent figure In French ananeo and Governor of the Banque de France in 1035.
A semi-flelal note says that the Council came to this decision after hearing reports of the heads of pollgarded as the first step in the reform
the departments regarding tional negotiatios in which Swiss neutrality is belog mentioned,
The Council also approved of a many-Reuter.
AMATEUR CONCERT
China Fleet Club Function Displays
WITNESSES REBUKED
Failed to Help. Man After
Axe Attack
Declining to give evidence in his defence, Lee Chan, 30, carpenter, was committed for trial by Mr. I. A. D. Forrest at the Central Magis- 1racy yesterday, on a charge of "ut- tempted murder of Yuen_Tung, sea- mah, in a restaurant in Spring Gar- den Lane, Wanchal, on May 25.
M. Tauntry'a appointment was re-
Much Talent of the bank's administrative fabric
Amateur talent of exceptionally bringing it more under Govern-high standard provided two hours of ment control.
Aplendid entertainment at the Chlon The oppointment did not please the Fleet Club last night at a concert in new economie agreement with Ger- Popular Front, whiu considered M.,in aid of the dependants of the late Chan Mui, in the Tsui Lok Restaur
Tannery too close to the old regime, Sgt. Farrfer Gray, of and he was succeeded by M. LaArtillery, Beyrie in 1830-Reuter Special.
Germany And Bulgarin
DERLIN, July 7-The Bulgarian Premier, on an ofcial visit to Berlin, is quoted to-day in the "Angriff" an saying: "I have heard and read about the Fuchrer, but only my personal impression has completed the picture. The heartiness emanating from him inskes him so lovable!"
Lee was alleged to have attacked Yuen with an axe while the latter. was having a meal with a woman, the Royal ant. The motive was alleged to be Jealousy on the part of Lee over the woman, who was Rving with Yuen as his wife.
Sub-Inspector W. N. Darkin was In charge of the case,
The pity of it was that such good fun should have been enjoyed by such a small gathering; but as the DEATH OF U.S.
concert is to be repeated to-night Lee Kam-hung, waiter of the res- may be expected that the many taurant, said he was serving custom- NAVY CHIEF empty chairs will be filled.
ers about 6 p.m. on May 25, when Without a doubt, the piece de re he heard a woman shout for help. He looked in the direction of the WASHINGTON, July 7. nistance of the evening were the shout, and saw Lee running out of The Senate adjourned to-day crooning selections of the "Harmony the shop, holding a chopper in his "We see in Germany a great example which is worth Imitating, as a mark of respect on learn-Trio." These three members of the hand. The woman, Chan, rag after although it is not yet attainable," the ing of the death of Mr. Claude local garrison form a combination him, blowing a police whistle.
which compares very favorably with
Questioned by his Worship, Lce. Bulgarian Prime Minister added.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kloshe-A. Swanson, the US. Naval the performers of the type seen in said that none of the fokis in the some Hollywood "shorts." Hongkong restaurant went to the aid of Yuen, lanoff will extend his visit to Ger-Secretary.Rcutor.
should see and hear much more of who was bleeding from wounds. many by qne day if order to tour southern Germany after leaving
them.
He explained that he was afraid, Berlin by a special train at 6 p.m.
The witness was rebuked for his Young Audrey Oakenwell tap- to-day--United Prez.
danced with a skill and grace that failure to render help to the wound-
ed man. did justice to a professional, and little Jean Smee
Evidence corroborating Lee's, that sang "I like to Whistle" with a sweetness and chaim (and the defendant was seen running a woman's cry for help was heard, that reminded one of the little it out of the shop with a chopper In who introduced the song to the world. his hand, was given by several other
was
"Factor Of Order"
BERLIN, July 7-Bulgaria referred to as a "factor of order" in South-East Europe in a communique issued to-night at the conclusion of the visit of the Bulgarian Premier, M. Koisservanoff, which spealts of the "natural and traditional" friendship between Bulgaria, Germany And Haly.
The communique mention the desire to deepen their political, economic and cultural relations.
Swanson's Successor
WASHINGTON, July 7-Mr. Charles Edison, assistant Secretary to the Navy Department automa- tically succeeds Mr. Claude Swanson, who died to-day.--Reuter.
U.S. Won't Lend Money Overseas
Is
WASHINGTON, July 7.-It authoritatively reported ministration Tenders have agreed to climinate Vie proposed Auro DI $500,000,000 for foreign loans from President Roosevelt's spending pro-
gramme.
Constable Chan Chol said he was
Mr. Gaston D'Aquino rendered foxis of the restaurant. two songs which were much appre- clated, and Mr. Erik Nelson played on duty when he was attracted to and sang several amusing numbers Spring Garden Lane by the blowing He saw Chan Miss Colleen Ng Quinn's delightful a police whistle. thal Advodce was also heard to advantage Mul, who informed him of what had occurred. As a result, he saw a in several popular tunes,
Of the several comedians, B.Q.M.S.man holding an axe walking in the Going Dick evoked the greatest laughs with after the man
direction of Cross Street
(defendant) witness und "Gloves in My Hand." two songs entitled "Wheel Him In"
pulled out his revolver and ordered.
Wonderland fame, was clever in then arrived and Identified Lee as If old Father William, of Alice In Lee to drop the axe. The request was complied with and Chon Mui Ixalancing an cel at the end of his the assailant. nose, many last night thought that
When they were standing in a "Peanut Rouch" beat him by a long group, Lee was alleged to have said, way. He balanced a bleycle there! intended to cut him to death." Other odds and ends he balanced on, Witness searched Lee and found a that precarious perch were poles, chisel in his jacket pocket. Lee was chairs, knives and slicks.
then taker. back to the restaurant, A review of the concert would be where Yuen was seen to be in a
It is learned that the talks between AL Kotsseivanoff and Herr von Ribbentrop were largely of LI economie character, but Dobrušja ond Instead, the Export and Import the Macedonian questions were dis-Bank may be permitted a cupital In- vissed at some length,
$100,000,000 with the Hulgaria has not yet uficially proviso that the funds only be used ruised her claims in these connections for financing exports and hat none is and the problems are not regarded lent to forclun governments.- here as pressing.
German
circles profess to sympathise with the Bulgarian claims, there is no evidence that this sympathy is likely to be expressed concretely in
future.
Reuter.
the
neur
MILITARY CONTRACT
Stenographer's Evidence In Sykes Case
crease
Reuter
af
Soviet-Egyptian quite incomplete without mention of serious condition. Wilness telephon-
Parleys Fail
CAIRO, July 7-The Egyption Finance Minister, Ahmed Maher, has announced that negotiations for the resumption of trade relations with the Sovlet have been suspended because the Soviet insisted that they should be contingent upon the resumption
It is understood, however, that Egypt la sympathetic towards such a resumption and conversations in this
may begin shortly. Reuter Special.
Further evidence
of diplomatic relations. was given by Miss EG. A. Donald yesterday be fare Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Magistracy yesterday, when the case against Edward Davles Sykes was restamed. Sykes la alleged to have obtained $1,250 on March 7 and Intending bidders are advised $1,000 on March 14 from Messrs. W.
that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred
the lawyer Seligman, who was found| dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum guilty of conspiring in smuggling will be refunded on payment of Jewish refugees into Palestine, from The next Criminal. Sessions will fix months to four months Imprison-the Purchase price. commence on Monday, July 17
Tien-Neuter.
DARE-DEVIL “DOUG" IN ACTION!...
AMAZING! EXCITING! DRAMATIC!
.. You'll like
him for what
he IS even more than for what he DID!
He's overyman's wishtoradventuro- come-truel..Every. woman's idont of a son to cherisht . ¿ Everygirl's dream of a romantle hero) .. Moot the boy who twisted tho tall of Fato and livedtofaugh!
DOUGLAS (Wrong Way) CORRIGAN The FLYING IRISHMAN
with
PAUL KELLY
ROBERT ARMSTRONG GENE REYNOLDS DONALD MacBRIDE EDDIE QUILLAN
Jablo
Out of the bead- Unas onto the screen.with his smile and his
crate" and his; gift of charm! Aatory based on #lelifa - more thrilling than his Own greatest
šifall do-or.
TO-MORROW AT QUEEN'S
THE
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale
Registry No.
Tee Woo Street,
East l'oint.
Locality
Houndary Measuremen
NE W
na per vala
plan.
1.9
the
About
ontents
1,062
eq. feet.
$24
ALD. Rent
*12,744
Upset
Price
PROSECUTION CLOSES
connection
A Duff and A. Duff, of Reliance W. P. A. WORKERS pretending that a tender made by Motors, Ltd., Hongkong, by falsely Reliance Motors had been accepted by the Military authorities.
Mr. O. E. C. Murton represented the complainants, and Mr. F. H. Loseby was present for Sykes.
Miss Donald, private secretary to Mesurs. V. A. H. and J. A. Duft, sald on March 7; Sykes went tie office, wad that she had a strong recollec tion of that day because he was very
Jubilant nsa letter from the M tary authorities had been received by the Reliance Mators Ltd.
Miss Donald said she typed severni documents which were dispatched to
the
Military authorities. After March 7, Sykes was in the office prnelleally every day and always falked of the contract, about curS und drivers. Mr. J. A. Duff then went to Manila to see about cors.
Sykes sold, she added, that the contract would be received by the fice that Saturday, but never
came.
ON STRIKE
NEW YORK, July .7.-Some 100,000 employed in Works Progress Administration projects all over the United States have struck against the extension of their working hours, and in some cases reductions of pay decreed by the new 1040 Federal Relief Act.
It is estimated that 25,000 huve downed tools In New York alone. holding up building, road construc- tion and ather projects-Reuter,
Spanish Refugees To Go To Chile
Santiago, July 8. Senor Ricardo Setarò, representa- On Monday Sykes explained live of the Spanish Refugee Organi- that the contract was delayed because sation, announced that Chile is allow- there was n conference in Lowu.ing the entry of 1,600 refugees, nail- Later he said the contract had beening from, France on July 10, rent to London.
Had Seen Contract Wibiess sald Sykes had told her that he had seen the contract with his own eyes. Three weeks Inter Sykes said the contract had arrived would take about ten days before they would receive it, as it and to go through three different departments.
These refugees, it is reported, are mostly fishermen, farm workers and craftsmen.
A guarantee of 3,000,000 pesos has been lodged with the Government.-United Press.
Stock Exchange Steadies
a liesitunt
Further Evidence Heard In in the Colony and it
Dockyard Assault Case Evidence for the prosecution closed yesterday, in the hearing of a sum- The discussion on money between ntane for assault brought by Zaffer Sykes and Mesars. W. A. H. and J.
LONDON, July 7-The Stock Ex- Khou, former member of the Royal A. Duff, Frat never come to her Naval Dockyard Police, against, five attention, but she had heard Sykenange was moderately stendy at the colleagues, before Mr. T. J. Houston asking for an advance an the com- start.
elese to-day, following at the Central Magistracy yesterday. mission. When Sykes asked for an The defendants, Sub-Inspector Abdul advance, gave domestic troubles Early trading was very quiet, but Rahim, and Constables Karim Buksh, as the reason for the application. small provinciit buying late in the Abdul Rahman, Mohammed Din and Cross-examined, Miss Donald said afternoon caused an advance in lead- Abdul Gafloor, were alleged to have she was not connected with the Re-ing Industrial shares, while olts re- assaulted Khan on March 10 in the Bonce Motors, Ltd., but a private covered after initial losses. quarters of the Indian Police, inside secretary to the complainants. She Wall Street was slightly better.mi the Dockyard.
never had occasion to get in touch Reuter Special, with Sykes. On March 0, Sykes cume In the office and told her he would bring her a bottle of champagne,
Mr. M. A. da Silva represented Khan, and the defendants were re- presented by Mr. W. M. Brown.
Inspector A. B. Allan, in charge of She stated that she had not the CATHOLIC FUNDS
the Dockyard Police, was in Court. sightest iden where he was to get Constable Mohammed Khun said money trom, and did not know
he saw the four constable defendants whether he was "down and out." attempt to seize and strike Znffer Khan on the orders
Delcctive-Sergeant J. Forrest sald of the Sub- Inspector.
on May 24, about 4.40 a.m, he pzrosted Gaffoor was the first to Sylces in a house in Sal Yee Street. move, and he was pushed away by
The hearing was adjourned to July Khun. Gaffoor fell against the fire- 10. pinct. The other Indions then rush-
ed in and struck Kham
Constable Muzaffar Shah gave cor-
roborative evidence,
Mr. W. J. Carrie has been appointed The defence opened with the to net as Colonial Secretary during evidence of Sub-Inspector Abdul the absence from the Colony of Mr. fabim, who denied the alleged us-N. L. Smith. sault.
Hearing was adjourned to July 18 nl 2.30 p.m.
The number of Emigrants leaving Mr. II, R. Butlers has been appoint-the Colony for the Straits Settlements ed Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
during the month of June, 1039, was 2,223. Miss Cheng Tak-kwan bian been appointed a Publle Vaccinator.
Mr. A. B. Purves has been appoint- ed Director of Public Works.
Mr. R. M. Lavalle, Consul for the Argentino Repubile at Ilongkong, bas arrumed charge of the Consulate.
St.
SEIZED
VIENNA, July 7-Seventy-four Vincent de Paul Catholle charitatile societies In Vinua and Lower Austria have been dissolved and their funds transferred to the National Sociallat People's Welfare Administration i Berlin, to be used for Austria-Reuter.
Lieut. Col. E. J. R. Mitchell hus been awarded the Effeiency Decora- tion of the Hongkong Volunteer De- tence Corps.
Lieut. M. I, de Ville hus resigned his commission in the Hongliong Volunteer Defence Corps.
Mr. D. H. Bloko has been appointed Superintendent of Auxiliniy Fire Service.
Inspector
many pour! selections", for assistance, and Ial Lorenzo and Taby Grey, all of Darkin and the ambulance arrived which received unstinted apprecia- shortly after.
tion,
During the evening Mr. Erik Nelson auctioned a spaniel pup for $80 and prizes were given to boldens of lucky programmes.
PARIS, July 7-The President of the Syrian Republic has resigned.—— Neuter.
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