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Welzhere Rewerved
Grave Danger To Many Nations
Finnish War Enters Crisis Stage
LONDON, Feb, 29 (Reuter).—— Reuter's diplomatic correspon-
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Hongkong Benevolent Society's Urgent Soviet Forces Need For More Funds Is Stressed HALF-A-CENTURY OF
In Far East Naval Plan Does Not
| HELP FOR THE POON
HELP
"WHILE they work hard ni the yery necessary side of pro- viding relief, they seem to have no effective organisation to obtain the regular supply of funds they so urgently require," declared Mr. A. W. Hughes, Chairman, when referring to the work of the Committee at the annual meeting of the Hongkong Benevolent Society held in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Company, at 12 noon to-day.
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OLD MUSIC MASTER
LONDON, Feb, 29 (Router)~~~The death is announced of M. Arnold |Dolmetsch, the famous musician and 29 (Domel).maker of old-time Instruments. He
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ZBW, 355 metres (845 k.c.) and 31.49 metres (9,520 kilo-cycles) Tchaikowsky Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64 TOKYO, Feb. Questioned regarding
the reported was the founder of the Haslemere ZBW on a Frequency of 845 k.c's. Radio Programme Broadcast by plan of the Soviets to expand their Festival. Far Eastern Beet, the Navy Ofice
pokupan stated to-day that in the he was educated at the Brussels Con- and 8-11.0 p.m. on 9.52 m.c's. per Born in Le Mans, France, in 1858, and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 pm. absence at any offical information he servatoire under Vicuxtempa and the second, gave it na his personal opinion that Royal College of Music. During his
Op 27-Willelm the Soviet naval building plan con-life-time he had given innumerable Major, stituted no particular menace to concerts of old musle
**** (Piano). on the instru- Japan.
ments for which it was written 6.30 Beethoven-Eleven Viennese Soviet naval strength in the Far (restored and made by himself) in
Dances. Felix Weigarthaner, conduct- East was not sufficient to oppose the England, America, France, Italy and ing the London Philharmonic Orch. Japanese navn force.
other countries. He had also lectur- The Japanese Navy followed aed at various universities, including policy
Non-mtrace and non- Harvard and La Sorbonne, Paris. aggression, he stated, although it was
Founder Of Festival only natural that I would take ap-
Every year he held a festival of measures to meel the
old music of all nationalities at
Mr. Hughes suggested that a came very critical towards the end dent learns from responsible Sub-committee from among the of last year and it was only through the help given to tide over the neutral quarters here to-day that younger generation be formed, emergency that we were able a feeling exists that the Finnish with the object of seeing that carry on and provide some of the
relief that was so essential at the propriate danger for scriptions, and that they budget internal crisis when under a little from any quarter. with such obvious many nations that all must now for 50 new members each year.extra pressure is indicative of the A further append for support for hand-to-mouth Bnancial existence we be constrained to reconsider their
the Society was made by Mr. Hughes, lend, and it seems
lime.
6.0 Schumann-Fantasia
In C. Bark.us
6.41 Songs From Verdi's Operas,
6.58
tlons.
Closing local Stock Quota
war has entered a stage fraught old subscribers renew their sub- That we had to face such an situation If it is exposed to a menace Haslemere during the last two weeks/Report and Announcements.
territorial
that
some very
definite effort must be made to ensure
a larger and steadier income.
believe it
No Sea Battle
of
July. He owned a workshop for making harpsichords, clavichords, lutes and recorders at Haslemere.
He was the author of several
publications, the most well-known of MONTEVIDEO, Feb. 20 (Reuter), which is "The Interpretation of the -Reliable quarters state that reports Music of the 17th and 18th Centur- of an imminent naval engagement are les," which was published in 1815, without foundation.
7.0 Programme of Welsh Songs, 7,30. London Kelas-Tho News. B.00. Local Time Signal, Weather
8.02. Tchaikowsky Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 04.
New Symphony Orchestra conduct- ed by Sir Landon Ronald.
8.48. Studlo-Talk on Psychology by Father G. Byrne, &.J. 3: A Bore Interrupts Me.
8.58. The Royal Command Con- cert, 1938.
Relay-News Sum-
0.15 London mary
Noted Novelist
10.30 London Relay "World LONDON, Feb. 29 (Reuter). The Affairs".
9.45 Rhondda Welsh Glee Slagers death occurred 10-day of Edward Frederic Benson, the novelist.
and Evan Williams (Tenor);
10,07 Variety & Dance Programme
11.0 Close down.
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Reopening Of
position before the worst befalls. who referred to the rising scale of In their opinion, a slight ray expenditure for 1030, being $21,900 of hope arises from the fact that compared to $14,700 for 1930,
I hope our hard working Com- Mr. Hughes said: the Russians, now being at the
mittee will not think me critical, but It is matter for great regret that I cannot refrain from stating that. gates of Viborg, have "actually secured a greater part of the dy Northcote is unable to be pre- while they work hard at the very
-nt at this Meeting,
necessary side, of
relini. providing which concessions
Arrival Since her
in the Colony
Earlier reports in New York slated seem to have no effective organi- they they demanded from Finland in Lady Northcote bas taken
a keen zation to obtain the regular supply of that recent British naval movements, the first place, with the excep- Interest in our work and her influence funds they so urgently require. 1off the River Plate suggested that tion of Port Hango, and hence as our Patton has been of very great therefore suggest that without delay a naval engagement was to be ex-
value. We are all deeply grateful to a Sub-Committee be set up for the pected, could well afford to offer theiler Excellency, and we are dis-
A prolific writer, the late Mr. purpose of maintaining membership Finns peace that would preserve oppointed that duties of a pressing and securing excellent thing if such husband very greatly for during their son of a former Archbishop of Can- donations.
Benson was born in 1807, the third with Max Miller and Others: their independence.
nature prevent her being here to-day. would be nn
Fiftieth Annual Report Committee could be formed from many years in Hongkong they have lerbury, and was educated at Marl- I am indeed honoured in being among the younger generation in our endeared themselves to all classes of borough and King's College (Cam-
They have given sked to presitle this Important midst-if say, half a dozen of the the Community.
worked, at Athens for unstintingly of their time and energy has Annual Meeting of the Society. young people could be induced
Further Questions In wish to emphasize its Importance be- take an interest in our work and be to practically every movement for British Archaeological School from cause on the
the table
Hellenic
House Of Commons He On the other hand the govern-Society's Fiftieth ore us lies the put on their mettle to see that not the betterment of life in the Colony 1892 to 1805 and was in Egypt for AMEKILA one of last year's subscribers failed and in their going we shall all be Report.
I know you join me in becarne Mayor of Rye in 1934, hold- of Denmark, Norway
Surely it is heartening in these to renew his subscription, and that the poorer.
-ARITA LONDON, Feb. 29 (Reuter). Sweden are believed to be prepared dificult times for the Society to be they budget for, let us say, fifty new wishing them many happy years at Ing office until 1037. He was reade
Home
an Haomary Fellow of Magdalene,
In the House of Commons to- of members each year. to mediate if there is the least sign able to look back upon fifty years
In 1938.
TOKYO, Mar. 1 (Reuter).- Cambridge, I now move that the Report and of success and it recalled that labour by its members who, banded
it is
He was an author of many books, "We are not afraid of American day, Mr. Robert Morgan asked to biographies. Some of his more
As has already been stated here. Bellain has made no after of media- tion since the hostilities began, Neither, it is understood, France.
ments
Neutral Mediation
and
at
to
1 believe they would be successful;
Society In 1805.
the
NOT AFRAID China's Rivers
President 10 Rettlement just sympathy, have worked unceasingly creating for themselves a character-lent Society for the year 1939 be
made an effort together only by the ties of human not only in helping the Society but in Accounts of the Hongkong Benevo-which ranged from novels and plays opposition to our aims in China." whether the Yangtse and the
10
ahead.
achieve a before the Russian invasion began. for the amelioration of distress among building interest in life that will be President Roosevelt is known to the less fortunate members of our of great value to them in the years fold the view that
sumleient Community. It has been is In- peace
Efficacy Of Method divisible and in sending Mr. Sumner reward for them to know that they
Upon the
efficacy of such Welles to test the chances of peace, have been able to help many a lame was not thinking only of the war ung over the stile and that there are attempt to secure
support, I can men and women to-day throughout speak with a little authority--for two between
It is Germany and the Allies.
but
bn
approved and passed.
most
know.
accounts
by
I
In
01
Canada
U-Boat Captain's Sinkings Claim
in rising to second the adoption of recent books are Sir Francis Drake said Mr. Hachiro Arita. the Pearl River had yet been open- Foreign Minister, in replying to ed for general trading as pro- the teport and
the (1927), Spook Stories (1928), Letters UL Soclety, Mr. P. S. Cassidy sairi:
to A A. C. Benson and Auguste a question in the House of Re-mised by the Japanese Prime Minister on December 18, and, think the most striking passage
Monod
Charlotte Bronte presentatives to-day. (1030),
Mr. Arlt added: "Fortunately the if not, to what extent the trade the report is that referring to the 1932), Travall of Gold (1933), King
Edward VII
More Spook VII (1933), recurring nightmare caused
Spook situation has not yet reached a stage and shipping in these waters out that an oppor-the world who remember. with grati-years ago Sir Atholl MacGregor and tommittee has my sympathy for Queen Victoria (1935), The Kaiser dentes our right to establish a new
The Stories (1834), Raven's Brood (1934), in which the United States completely was still subjected to restriction. dwindling subscription list
Mr. R. A. Butler, in a written reply, tunity for the expression of Washing-ude the ald they received from the entered into a friendly competition | from my own experience with Lund - English Reintions (1936) ond order in East Asia... ton's
hopes occurred
M. Hongkong Benevolent Society-when to see who could "aceure—the“ when
"The United States Government sald No, not yet
The present arrangements on the Molotov and other Soviet Foreign the difficulties of life had temporarily new members in a given time. If Sir other organizations how hard it is to Queen Victoria's Daughters (1938).
Altogether, he had some 80 pub has often charged this country with Pearl Itiver, he said, ollow one Bri- the gaps left by generous sup- officials entertained the been too much for them.
Atholl were here to-day he wouldporters. I do feel, however, that the lications to his name.
Nine-Power Trenty, tish ship to visit Conton every week. violating the cannot speak with any certainty bear me out in American Ambassador and staff for
the saying that
but that view hos never been recog- 3 hours in Moscow yesterday. at conditions in Hongkong fifty years response, not only in the number of time has come for this Society to
As regards the Yangtse, the river make a special effort to build up a In expressions
nised by Japan.
is still closed to Third Power ship- It is considered likely, however, ago, nor do I know anything of the members secured,
"If America tries to make Us plng above Kiangyin, while below that President Roosevelt will avait demand for charitable efforts at that of appreciation of the Society's work, much longer list of subscribers than is shown in this report. There are.
Aluminium From concede that point by force, then his point British vessels are operat Mr. Sumner Welles's return to time, but I do know that to-day the was most encouraging.
there will be conflict between the two ng under certain difficulties which In their work on behalf of the I'm sure, many people who would be Washington before indicating what need is very great Indeed.
nations.
have been brought to the notice of prospects, it any, exist for the res- The Annual Report has Informed Society, those young people to whem quite willing to become members if
the Japanese authorities. toration of poore to Europe as a you of the varied types of relief I have referred would have no cause the matter were put before them.
by the Society
Mr. Robert Morgan asked what whole.
and the to apologize to
Avonues For Support anyone, for the
LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuler)-The
steps had been taken to secure the re Effect On Russia
International character of Society is the responsibility of the There must be several warm- Ministry of Supply has taken over the
opening of British shipping in inland Reference is made Community as a whole and not of hearted members of the American,,entire output of the Canadian BUCHAREST, Feb. 28 (Reuter), ils recipients.
waters in China and in the Yangtse faw.
French, Dutch
Scandinavian Aluminium Company up to the end of and The Finnish war is already having a also to the many whom we have to just
Dell, other than the Yangtoo itself, serious effect on life in Russia, ac- thank for assistance during the last to our annual appeal for funds. Of our own people I miss the names fum Company during 1040.
Earlier in these remarks i referred communities who are not subscribers, 1941 and that of the British Alumin-
BERLIN, Feb. 20 (Reuter)-Aand whether British vessels were, cording to reliable Information reach-year.
is a thankless task always to be of a number of those in high official,
docs More Details Wanted
The former
not Include U-boat commander, Werner Ilart- now able to ply freely along the ing here.
It is sinted that food prices have
pleading for money, but the necessity professional or commercial positions. Canada's own requirements ar er mann, has returned from a long dis-nccustomed routes.
Mr. R. A Butler, in a written reply, Frankly, I wish the Annual Report for the Society's doing so is apparent checked the list of subscribers pre-war commitments.
tance cruise in which he claims that
said that Lord Halifax is calling for spared in Moscow and queues outside
had given us more details of the if reference is made to the compora-
inst the against shops are reported to be the largest
Committee's work. It would have tive statement of expenditure set aut prised to find that there were only out. Canada's output alone is ex- He further claims that in two raids a report on the present position in
these waterways. seen for many years.
10 omcial J. Pa of 107 whose pected to equal that of Germany.
out of
he Bank 80,000 tons of shipping. been interesting, for instance, if we in the present Annual Report. had been told the number of children In 1938 relief (in its various
names, or those of their wives, to whom nourishing food has been
appeari $14,700. nmongst the subscribers and life $10,030. members of
of this Society. The un- $19,095. official J. Pa make a better showing Wo have been helped and how many In 1938
$21,000. ns out of about 100 non-Chinese overseas passages have boon pro-In 1930 vided. We would derive encourage= | I draw particular attention to the are subscribers to the Society either Moscow at a radius of 60 miles and ment also had we been told of in- rising scalo and to the fact that ex-in their own name or that of their:
stances where the Society's aid had penditure in 1930 exceeded that for wives.
Well, it seems to me that here only Party officials or travellers on an
led urgent business are allowed to pass.d to the happy outcome of perma- 1036 by 50 per cent, No greater are about 150 potential
subscribers nent employment etc. I put-forward evidence should be needed to de- who should be appealed to. Even if| The report adds that nobody may this suggestion not merely to satisfy monstrate the Increasing need for a third of them do not respond to the leave Moscow carrying any
ridie curiosity, but because I believe, funds if our work is to meet the de-appeal the remainder could probably quantity of provisions and Intending if sucit nformation were available,mands upon it. The Hon. Treasurer's contribute between them $2,000. per- travellers are carefully searched at
our Subscribers would appreciate to Accounts record that the Cash Bank annum, which would be a welcome the railway station or on the train.
An netive campaign is being waged a greater extent, the good work that Balance at September 30, 1030 was addition to your income. I therefore but $2,188.00. Since then, however, commend this suggestion to the Com- against the hoarding of food, all and is being done.
Appeals for financial assistance, very generous support has been re-mittee, other commodities.
have been made from this Chair, 1 celved from a number of the leading May I also suggest that reminders imagine, at each of the fifty Annual European ilongs and Clubs and from should be sent out to subscribers giv-
It appears that while bread is not lacking there is a shortage of most Vodka, which the werkingmen re-
as necessary, is almost unobtain
other foodstuffs.
able.
A cordon has been drawn round
given, the number of men and women In 1937
forms) cost
TEEL
of J J. Ps and was Buf There will be a big increase in out-he sank 45,000 tons of shipping.
37
More Men For Meetings that have taken place, and private capacity supporters in their ing the amount of the previous year's
The Forces
LONDON, Feb. 20 (British Wire-
no opportunity has been lost to bring before the public the need for finan einl old to permit our work being carried on.
On this occasion I must issue an-
to-day,
subscription. A slip might be in- Legacy Of £100
serted in the annual report and if no Furthermore, the Saclety received neque is forthcoming within a month legacy of £100 from the estate of or two a further reminder should be the late Rt. Hon. Sir Matthew Nathan. sent.
In thanking Mr. Hughes for pre- Icas)It is estimated that another other such appeal. There are innum Sir Matthew was always one of our 300,000-mostly men of 24-will re- erable calls upon the patriotically most generous supporters and it was siding at the meeting, Mrs. R. E. Lind- gister for service in the armed forces and charitably minded at this time, with the deepest regret that we sell, President of the Society, said she had been asked to convey Lady on March D. The last group was re-but the poor we have always with us learned of his death.
Another aid to our Cash Balance Northcote's regrets at being unable gistered on February 17,
and there has probably never been n time of greater or more wide-spread was the redemption of five Hong- to be present, as all her mornings distress in the Colony than there is tong Clubs Debentures. These De- were entirely occupied with the War Won't Play Ball
bentures were part of the Mody Working Party which was held at The War in China has brought to Trust and the money will be invest- Government House. With Wang
We welcome Viis construelive sug- Hongkong many people of European cd.
In closing these remarks I wish to gestion for securing the collection of SHANGHAI, Mar. 1 (Reuter) descent and of meagre means with Chin Yun-peng has refused to accept which to keep body and soul together thank all there who have helped us a steady flow of subscriptions, and a. post in the "North China Pollilcat and there has been little employment during the past year. In particular the committee will go into the matter for them. In fact many have gone wish to mention members of the at an early date, said Mrs, Lindsell. Council," according to the "Tu Mai for months without Anding treaty Committee. I feel I min bingo in
Mrs. Lindsell also thanked all those on behalf of the Hongkong who had helped the Society in its Wang Keh-min, who has tendered subsistence. Sooner als as motion ns wead of the Pel- turn to us and it becomes necessary community the sincere appreciation Work, a great share of which had ping Provisional Government, has to provide for them in some shape and admiration we feel for their de-been done by Mrs. J. P. Sherry, voted, and unremitting labour. Secretary, and Mra, J. W. Alabaster, alsa, declined to head the Council, or other.
Financial Condition
In a short while we will be any-Treasurer. which will be inaugurated after the establishment of the Wong Ching-
or
As you will have learned from the ing good-bye to our President, Mrs. The meeting was attended by about wel Government, the report states.. Iteport, our financial condition beLindsell. We shall miss her and her 20 members.
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