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October 13, 1939.
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-Cope 1919, Wah Ducey Production
9-11
Stamping Out DICKENS DAUGHTER
Profiteering
SPEAKS, AT LAST
(Continued from Page 4.)
piness, ho took it, like many other men have done, not very
· Britain Introduces New greatly worrying how many
Measure
people he hurt in the process.
I h
Will Escape Income Tax
Concession Made To Overseas Soldiers
BRITAIN BLUNTLY REJECTS GERMANY'S PEACE PLAN
(Continued from Page 5)
-WALT
A Look Through The "Telegraph”.
FOREIGN OFFICE STAFF MEMBERS
RESIGN
(Continued from _Page_3).
Efforts for an effective plan of mediation between the, Government and the Foreign OMço slaff are being offered by senior diplomats.
at stake. There is also in jeopardy the peaceful existence of Britain, the.
50 YEARS AGO LONDON, Oct. 12 (Reuter).
LONDON, Oct. 12 (Reuter). British Empire, France, and Indeed Dominions, India and the rest of the
Oct. 13, 1880. --Government's proposals to "THE only fault I found with-Persons joining the forces all freedom loving countries. (Loud surg, has arrived at Singapore with no Council to which the plan for the
The Russian transport, St. Peters-
It understood that' the Privy check profiteering are revealed my father was that he had too from overseas and becoming cheers).
fawor than 700 convlets (so-called) en with the issue of the text of the many children," said Mrs. Peru- resident in the United Kingdom "Looking to the future, we can convenient name for patriots struggling shortly be referred for approval, is route for Vladivostock. Convicta A creation of the Trade Ministry will Prices of Goods, Bill, the main gini She meant the children by reason of their services will see deep
mark on every field of
standing disgrace to humanity, concem.-Domei,
Sociation
are surely undermining the brutal rule of tho Romanoff in "holy" Russin, and tha blood-and-Iron polley of Bismarck Se the Fatherland.
object of which is to ensure that of his Imagination which camej not be charged income tax on leave the changes will inevitably to be free from a yoke of tyranny that) watching the situation with grave) the prices of goods which affect first with him, as they inexora-Incomes which would not have nations will have their parts to play." Nihulam and
men's thought and action, All And yet thick-headed fools wonder that
Extinction of Ilope
the cost of living, are not raised bly must with all great artists, been taxable if they had not more than are justified by the as well as the children of his become resident. · increase of the various costa due flesh. The clash of these two to the war.
families was too much for his Parliament will be taxable, however. war between great Powers the victor marriage to support.
Any person guilty of profiteering is ilable to imprisonment for not more
than two years or a fine not exceed Ing £500, or both.
A business bar can be imposed in the case of a third offence.
It is not proposed apply the Provisions Bill to the prices of food- stuffs which are controlled by other
means.
Found Guilty
Of Murder
"
•
25 YEARS AGO
Ohara Scor Promier
Tokyo, Oct. 12. Mr. Naoshi Ohara, the Home Minjster, called on General Abe twice last night. It was understood that the two Government leaders discussed measures creation
Oct. 13, 1014. ly the P. and D. a. Namur a num
of Shanghal volunteers
left for Domel. wore Accorded
hearty
2
relating to the of เ Trade Minister--
Mr. Chamberlain sald that the Their service pay from the British Government knew that in modern
As to Mrs. Perugini as a wit- tion is that such persons will not be loss.
Regarding death duties, the posi-and vanquished must suffer a cruel ness: I feel we must necept her affected by their joining the forces.
"But surrender to wrong doing, would spell the extinction of all hope ber This decision was announced by and analhilation of unreservedly, much as many of
those values home and us will dislike it. Her account the Duke of Devonshire in the House of life which have through centuries send-off by the large crowd which a of the whole sad business hangs of Lords after consultation with Sir been at once the mark and inspira-sembled at the Customs Jetty. Among (Loud those who left wore Mr. A. W. Btudil,
of Messes. Weeks and Co., who is goi
Tokyo, Oct. 12. cheers).
Ing to rejoin his eld regiment an The Farel Minister is confident "We seek no material advantage sergeant-major: Mr. J. Ball-Irving, of of an amicable settlement being for ourselves and desire nothing from Mesir. Jardine Matheson and Co, who shortly reached.
German people which offend for some time been connected with
It is understood that he will turn
together, and makes it all sensi- Exchequer.
John Simon, Chancellor of the tion of human progress.
ble and understandable for the
first time.
1
Settlement Expected
"The Truth must be told," the War Budget Given their self-respect. We are not simning Menara Hutterhold and Hwice ne down the resignations sent in by the
old lady kept repeating towards the end of her life. We all owe
her our thanks for her candour and her courage.
Royal Assent
Johannesburg, Oct. 12 (Reuter-
LONDON, Oct. 12 (Reuter). The Jacob Hugo, 22-year-old miner was,
Now that she has spoken Budget has passed all stages in the found guilty to-day of the murder of through Miss Storey's book, we Royal Aseeni.
House of Lords and has received the Charles Harris, General Secretary of can put the great Dickens cult- the South African Mine-Owners where it belongs, in the dust bin. Union.
Hugo was sentenced to life im- prisonment.
CHUNGSHAN, Oct. 12 (Reuter). The total Japanese losses during the recent fighting numbered several hundreds.
and forget it as it deserves, and But what a relief that the go back to read the superb hu- world now knows what I have mour, fun and liveliness of the known for a long time, that as first of English novelists and the an idol Charles Dickens had clay
greatest descriptive newspaper feet. As a sinful human being,
reporter who ever used a stick like the rest of us, he is much of copy.
more interesting.
Exhibition
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DAY
LAST OPEN TILL 6 P.M.
Morning Post Building
TAKE LIFT TO TOP FLOOR
The
at victory but rather looking beyond latter, who has been in Shanghai only Foreign Ofee officials at home and
E to laying of a foundation of a better a few months, held a commission in the abroad. infernational system which will Seaforth ghlanders, which, wo under- mean that war is not to be the in-sland, he will assume upon rejoining evitable lot of every succeeding gen- the regiment. eration. (Loud cheers),
10 YEARS AGO
117 am certain all peoples in Europe, including the people of Germany. long for
peace, peace
1
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Oct. 10, 1929. The annual gymkhana and presenta- tion af prizes was held at the Kowlooki
campetitions were held and the awards
at
The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that the Government, with a view to re moving the thorniest question slake, Intends to leave the right of appointing commercial uttaches abroad to the Foreign Offee.— Domel.
which will enable them to live lives Gulf Club, yesterday afternoon, when without fear and devote their
Mobilising Resources energies and gifts to the development wan during the past season presented
Tokyo, Oct. 12 of their culture, pursuit of their by Mrs. H. Cock, wife of the President Ideals and improvement
Representatives of the Japanese of their of the Club.
and the Manchukuo Governments material properity."
Clock gult was organised by Mr. Ahave been in conference since Mon- Summing up the Government's A. Dand, Mr. J. Mcintosh securing the day on a revision of the joint plan attitude Mr. Chan erinin said,
priae with a score of 23. The ladies' for prize was won by Mrs. J. If. Hunt who Japan, Manchukuo and China,
mobilisation of resources of j "Hitler rejected 'all suggestions for took 20 atrokes. pence until he had uverwhelmed
Mr. D. C. Wilson was in charge of A major object of the conference Poland, as he had previously over- thrown Czecho-Slovakia. Peace con- green, which was won by Dr. W. S. of the European war on the mobilisa
the pitching competition on the fifth will be to discuss the possible effects ditines cannot be acceptable which Hillier. The ladder competition on the tlon schemes. It is understood that begin by condoning aggression.”
ninth green, argonised by Mr. Hillier, some parts of the plans for develop- was won by Mr. A. A. Lones, while Mring resources and expanding produc- A. W. du Kota was the most successful tion will bo revised so as to meet the competitor in the long driving competi
Hata Tours Manchuria
new
Pledges Needed After saying Hitler's proposals tion arranged by Mr., W. E. Orchard. situation arising from the were uncertain and contained Bo He won both prizes, driving 260 yards, European situation-Domcl. suggestion for righting wrongs, Mr. and having on aggregate of 480 yards ¡Clumberlain declared, "Even if the for two drives, [propesnis „contained suggestions to After-the-competitions,----ken --- wha----
right wrongs. it would still be neces- served and the prizes presented to the
Tokyo, Oct, 12. sary to ask by what practical means fullowing by Mrs. E. Cockta
After completing a tour of inspec- the German Government Intend to
Championship Cup.-M. F. E. Re- tion through North Manchuria, Gene- convince the world that aggression medion. Itunner-up, Mr. E. McKnight.ral Shunroku Hata, the War Minister will cease, and that pledges will be
Captain's Cup Mr. J. II. Austin returned to Tokyo yesterday after- | kept."
Runner-up, Mr. A. W. Roberts (absent), noon. The War Minister left Tokyo Repeating his statement that no Juntor Championship-Mr. J. 1. Au- rellence could be placed on German tia. Runner-up, Mr. M. A. Simoca. promises, Mr. Chamberlain sald, itong Foursomes.-Menara. Lanet
on October 4.--Domel.
"Acts-110t words-must be forti Crawford Ltd. (Beasts. W. H. Hiller, HEALTH FOR WOMEN
coming before we British and the and H. Hampton).
peoples of France, our gallant and Open Foursomer-Messrs. trusted ally, would be justified in medios and . C. Wilson, Runners-up,, ceasing in wage war to the utmost of Menars. W. M. Groves and A. 7. Uraley. our strength.
Fear Cup.-Mr. J. Meintosh. Tembatore Competition.--Mr. A. A Dand
"The peace we are determined to secure, however, must be a real and settled peace, not any uneasy truce Interrupted by constant alarms and; repeated threats,
*
5 YEARS AGO
Hongkong Organiser Talks |
To Y's Men's
Miss Mavis Ming gave a short talk on the work being done by the, Hongkong branch of the Women's League of Health and Beauty at the Oct. 13, 1834. weekly meeting of the Y's Men's Much will no doubt be heard during Club yesterday at the St. Francis "What stands in the way of such a
seuson, Just con Hotel. prace? It is the German Governongkong's winter ment, and the German Government the night life of the Colony with a
mencing, on the question of lavesting| Miss Ming, who is teacher, alone, for it is they, who by their somewhat attractive and colourful n organiser of the League, stressed the repeated acts of aggression have mosphere. The very fact that the sub- Importance of women keeping it as -cbbed all Europe of tranquillity and Jeet was deemed worthy of mention much as men, but stated that naturai. 'mplanted in the hearts of all their during
the recent Budget debate fly the exercises for women were dife neighbours an ever-present sense of selent to indicate the existence of aferent. She gave a brief review of feeling that some of the prevailing the movement and its origin and insecurity and fear.""
"I am glad to think there is com- plete, agreement between the views]
of His Mujesty's Government andi
French tha
Government." cheera).
(Loud
restrictions might well be modifled.
JAPANESE. CONSULATE
From to-morrow the offer of the Mr. Chamberlain referred to M.Japanese Consulate-General will be Daledier's speech and quoted an at 2, Connaught Road, top-floor. extract which was also loudly cheered,
Germany Must Decide "Advantage has also been taken af: the presence of the Polish Foreign Minister, whom we have been glad to welcome to this country, (loud cheers), to consult with the Polish Government, and I am happy to say we have found, an entire identity of views between us," (Cheers).
"Only when world confidenco la restored will it be possible to find a solution of the questions disturbing the world and witich stand in the way of disarmament and reford the restoration of trade and provent the improvement of the well-being of ptoples.
"There is thus a primary considera- tion to be satisfled. Only the Ger- Government can fulfil it. If man. they won't, there can as yet be no or better world order of the new kind for which all nations yearn.
"Elther the German Government must give convincing proof of the sincerity of their desire for peace by definite acls and the provision of effective guarantees of their intention to fulfil their undertakings, or we
must persevere' in
in our duty to the
end.
"It fa for Germany to make her choice." (Loud Cheers)Router,
and
stated that as the health of children was determined by the health of their parents, it was essential that adults of both sexes should endeavour to maintain a healthy physique, which in turn would assure a healthy mind, Miss Ming gave,n brief demonstra- tion of some of the exercises:
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