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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929.

NAVAL CONFERENCE

Japanese Delegation Leaves After Great Send-off

BÄRRELS OF SAKE

Aeroplanes And Destroyers Escort Steamer

'TOTS" FOR MINISTERS

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Seaplanes frolicked, aeroplanes circled overhead, destroyers rushed hither and thither and a couple of cruisers escorted the "Siberia Maru," on which the Japanese delegation sailed en route to London to the naval arms conference at the British capital. was the Navy's send-off to the Japanese delegation.

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The delegation left Tokyo central station for Yokohama and were seen off by thousands, "banzaf” after "banzai," the Japanese equivalent of good luck, rending the air.

ONLY ONE WOMAN

The delegation consists of the fol- Jowing: Mr. Reijiro Wakatsuki, chief delegate; Admiral Takarabe, Navy Minister: Admiral Abo; Mr. Kawasaki, chief of the Bureau of Legislation of the Cabinet; Dr. Yamakawa, momber of the Ilouse of Peers, and Count Aisuke Kabaya. The last four are advisers to the Japanese delegation in various capacities. Vice-Admiral Sakonji and Mr. H. Salio are also attached to the delegation. The former is an expert on Nava! affairs, while the latter holds the post of Chief of the Intelligence Bureau of the Foreign Office. There is only one woman with the delegation, this being Mrs. Takarabe, wife of the Navy Minister.

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To the Editor of "Chias Mall?), Sir, In view of the hue and cry

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rafied by certain alish section of the COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED Chinese community, against the forma tion of the Rent Problem Committee, may I crave the medium of your valu able space to make clear the end and

Social Functions Kim which prompted some leading

Te-day Tea Dances at Hong Chinese merchants to form that organ-Kong Hotel and Feninsula Hotel, isation, so that the Europeana in this 4.80 p.m. Colony as well ma the Hong Kong Gov-

ernment may understand the corn of the question at laque.

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Repulse Bay Hotel, 8.30 p.m.

Tomorrow Dinner Dance at

To-day-Kowloon British School FFA Dance, 8.45 p.m.

-To-morrow Peninsula Hotel

TO LET.

GODOWNS TO LET.-Two Godowns at Prays Eakt, Gloucester Road, about 7,400 and 8,800 ft. each, opposite to Kwong Sang Hong, Ltd., Factory, about 4.000 ft! next to Kwong Sang and one Godown at Whitfield Road, Hong, Ltd., Glass Factory. Pleas apply to Kwong Sang Hong, Ltd.

ROYAL HONG KONG GOLF CLUB

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TARTING LIST for Sunday, 15th December, has disap- peared from Hong Kong Club. Jan, 10 - Second annual dance Please enter names before 10a.m. of the Hong Kong Ladies' Hockey 14th December on new list or in Club, at Lane, Crawford's Restaur- form. ant..

Dec. 14-At Theatre Royal, "The, Geisha," 9.15 p.m.

Geishe," 9.15 p.m.

Dec. 16-At Theatre Royal, "The

E. D. MATTHEWS, Secretary, R.H.K.G.C.

Hong Kong, 13th Doc., 1929.

A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION !

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There are landlords and landlords in various shades and degrees. Ad This mittedly, a few are landlords in the

rca! sense of the word, but many | Carnival Dance, 8.30 p.m. others are sheer speculators, who hold Doc. 16 Police Fancy Dress and loans from friends. Directly Restaurant, 8.80 p.m. properties by the grace of mortgages Carnival Dance at Lane, Crawford's they come into possession of a house or group of houses, they care for no thing also but high rents In order to pay Interest on the mortgages and in addition, make a profit for themselves. Whenever it is to their advantage to

Entertainments sell the property for the slightest gain, To-day Queen's Theatre, they have no scruple in so doing."White Shadows operate with all the

of the South Poivers con- The kind of tenants who suffer the Seas," carned not only in favour of arms most in the hands of these speculative limitation, but will also try to re, landlords

To-day-Star Theatre, "The Sin tea-houses, boarding Sister" alize material reduction of arhouses, restaurants, cafes and barber- maments.

shops.

To-day World All these require consider-The Gate Crasher." This is known to all the

Theatro, world. The Government has also able outlay of expense in decorations,

To-day Majeatic Theatre; announced on several occasions that furnishings, etc., so as to make their Japan's armament is not intended to such lines of business, an Imposing

attractive as possible. jahops as

In "Nell Gwyn,” menace any other nation, but is shop-front is obviously merely for defensive purposes.

indispensa- ble item: and more often than not the "The policy of Japan coincides expenditure in this regard runs up with the intention of the forthcom-from several thousands to ten thou ing London conference, namely to sand dollars. As regards restaurants discuss the naval problem with the and boarding-honars, the cost for fur- spirit of the Kellogg Briand pact nishings alone may safely be put down as a basis. With the whole nation, a hundred thousand dollars.

between several tens of thousands to I believe that the United States, matter of common

It is a Great Britain and the other Powers that no sooner have the shops been daily occurrence fully realize this.

done up for business than the tenants "That Japan attaches importance receive notice of a rise in rent. Just to the preliminary conversations, imagine the predicamoat of the shop- with a view to the success of the keepers in the circumstance. Nor la conference, was made clear in her this all. Some crafty speculators make reply to Great Britain's invitation. it their business to inquire into the It is also known to all that negotia-ferent busy localities. As soon as an To-day-Meeting for Students THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.

of the shop-keepers in the dif-]

Meeting are under way both

at opportunity offers itself, they will ac- at St. John's Hall, 8.30 p.m. Washington and London.

"Although ave are not in a posi-This being done, the landlords will ex- quire the properties in these centres.

Miscellaneous tion to announce the contents of tert higher rents from the tenshta, or, dral Hall,

To-day-At St. John's Cathe these negotiations, one cannot fail as an alternative, induce the tenants Streeter on "God, Pain and Im CONSIGNEES of Cargo are Héroby in-

open lecture by Canon The Steamship. to recognize the profound goodwill to buy the properties from them. If and sincerity of the interested this request is not complied with, the mortality." 5.15 p.m.

formed that all Goods are being land- and/or extra hazardous Godowns of Girls' ad at their risk into the hazardous

The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & from the wharves delivery may be ob- Godown Ca Ltd, whence and/or

tiona on

JANUARY, 4th & 5th, 1930,

SHEK WU HUI (near Sheung Shui Rallway Station)."

Watch for the handbook on the bookstallat

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Home Malls To-morrow-Iaward from Europe via Negapatam ("Hongkheng"); outward for Europe via Marseilles ("Hakone Mara"), 9,30 a.m.

Special Railway facilities-Miltary Lammerts' Auctions

Band-English and Chinese Restaur To-morrow-At Sales Room, mis-ants-Theatrical Performances, etc., cellaneous goods, (more or less etc. damaged), 11 a.m.

produce!

cellaneous goods, (more or less

Dec. 18 At Sales Room, mig. See the development of local-grown

damaged), 11 á.m.

To-morrow - Diocesan

The entire Cabinet was present at the railway station to bid the delegation God-speed, while as the "Siberin Maru" weighed anchor from Yokolama, she was escorted by a cruiser and 1 destroyer either side as far as Yokosuka, aero- planes meanwhile hovering over- head. As Yokosuka was passed the shore batteria there fired a salute. The Barrels of Sake Aboard the "Siberia Maru" were also many good things for the de- legates to eat and drink. There were ten barrels of the chairest sake that the Imperial Government alaoperties under lease, it is only natural

Now, coming to the question of pro-3 p.m. (rise wine,) for Mr. Wakatsuki, the respects the position of the interest that landlords cannot raise rent with chief delegate, is known to like hised nations and is carrying on nego in the specified period of the lease, but "tot" and like it choice and plentilations for the opening of the con- they can extort "shoo-money" of pour ful. In addition there

ference on a basis of mutual under-boirs or gratuity in devious ways. If various pickles and vegetables, un-standing.

this is frowned at, there will be no available or difficult to get in the "It is hoped that the whole nation chance for the tenants to renew the west, these including a large number will support the Government's lease when it expires. of what Sir Edwin Arnold called moderate claim with a view to clos "that dreadful Japanese vegetable."ing the naval conference success the daikon (or horse-radish) which fully." when pickled until it is all ready to fall apart is regarded by Japanese

powers towards Japan's claim. I tenants will before long be served with School Bazaar and Sale of Work, have the pleasure of announcing the usual notice to quit.

were

epicures as food Bt for none else

but the gods.

nearing the past few days. Mr.

MILITARY WEDDING

Lieut. Shillington

Miss H.. Mahony

From MIDDLESBRO', LONDON, STRAITS AND MANILA.

Mrs. Suiter's pupils af St. Andrew's tained.

Dec. 16-Planoforte recital by Hall, Kowloon, 5 p.m.

"BENDORAN "

No claims will be admitted after the Society Bridge and Mahjong Drive, 20th inst, will be subject to rent.

Dec. 16-Hong Kong Benevolent Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goode remaining undelivered after the Helena May Institute.:

Dec. 16 Ricci Hall Opening Ceremony, 4 p.m...

The Chinese estate agents equally tenants, [never havo any consideration for the Dec. 16-Wah Yan College Tenth

Neither have they the re- Anniversary Dinner, 7.30, p.m.. motest idea of 'exorbitant rentals, so Dec. 19-Y.M.C.A. Debata. 9 p.m. long as they are able to obtain a lease (postponed from Thursday, Dec. and sub-let them to others for profit. is. of the opinion, that Western from the landlord with the highest bid 12). Subject: "That this meating In busy centres where premises are

Andrupled by plece goods deniers and Organization is not adoptable to the ly, the rents demanded are far too dis- Dec. 20-Conference for Mini- proportionate and are more than theaters of Religion and Educationalist traffic can bear. In former years, a on "Education and Religion," at St.

Nam Pak Hong merchants, respective. Orient."

St Joseph's Church yesterday shop space in one street would fetch John's Cathedral Hall. Tea: 4-4.80 afternoon was the scene of prettyjenly soveraf thousand dollars, whereas p.m. military wedding, when Lieut. John nowadays the price has soared as high

Meeting 4.30-6 p.m.- Graham Shillington, of the 2nd Batin. as from $40,000 to $60,000.

Jan. 4-5--New Territorias Agri- King's Own Scottish Borderers, and Miss Holly Mahony were united by the street, at one time, the value of pro- bonds of matrimony.

As regards shop

cultural Show, at. Shek Wa Hul space in another (near Sheung Shul Railway Sta- party ranged between $20,000 to

Wakatsuki has been receiving a large number of letters: some en- joining him not to look on the wine when it is red, while yet others urged him to drink his fill if thereby It helped his reasoning faculties and assisted him to present Japan's case in a better light. The "boys"-as stewarda are called in the Orient -have been recruited from amongst the ranks of amateur actors, musi- cians, sleight-of-hand artistes and the like and these will help to en- liven the weary hours at sea. Aaido from the fact that she is carrying Barracks the Japanese delegation, this trip

worthy as being her first one to Seattle since she was re-conditioned as a cabin ship.

Government Eager to Co-operate

On the eve of the delegation's departure, Admiral Takaraḥe issued the following statement to the press:-

"The Imperial Government's at- titude and polley towards the pro- blem of reduction and limitation, of

A large number of friends including $30,000, whereas the price is now more many brother officers of the bridegroom than trebled. In face of such inflated were present at the ceremony and value, if some of the speculative land- afterwards at the reception, which lords do not ralo rents in these two was in the Officers' Mess, Murray localities, how can they find suficient means to meet the Interests on mort-

tion).

RADIO

TODAY'S PROGRAMME

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 3rd January, 1030, or they will not be recognised

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 10th inst. at 10a.m. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

tem No Fire Insurance has been effect- ed. →→

Bill of Lading will be countersign- ed by,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD., Agents. Hong Kong 13th December, 1929.

WIRELESS WIZARD

Marconi Broadcasts From Britain

Rugby, Yesterday. Signor Marconi is broadcasting to-day from England for re-trans- mission through American broad- casting stations, a description of his experience at St. John's New foundland in receiving the famous "g" signal from "Poldhu," "Corn- wall" on December 12, 1901. This

The bride, who was given away by gages? The pity is that the business of the "Siberin Maru" is note-Major R. A. Wolfe-Murray, and at- of these merchants does not increase to

Murray, looked charming in tended by little Miss Pauline Wolfe- the extent of coping with the continual medikoval gown of pale pink satin. disrupted state of affairs is that so her rise in rent. The upshot of the whole She wore a long veil of tulle of the long as those wild speculators on pro- some colour, secured by a pink satin perties are in our midst, there will be bandeau sewn with pearls and orange no peace in the business circle of Hong

was the first wireless signal to be blossomn.

She is a niece of Colonel Kong, regardless of wholesale or rotall

recoivad across the Atlantic; and it Comyn, ·

In the demonstrated that the waves would trade The best man was Lieut. W. A. H

Today's Wireless Programme travel round the protuberance of Maxwell and Mrs. Wolfe-Murray was

The tense situation urgently calls for lengths of 855 metres and 49 metrus.

broadcast by ZB.W. on the wave the earth's surface. Matron of Honour.

an exhaustive enquiry to probe into the roots of the problem, and the forms. Listeners are requested to kindly will be transmitted to the United Signor. "Marconi's" broadcasts "A New Recruit". Major Crake, C.O., the 2nd Battalion,on of the Rant Problem Committes is, report on the reception of the 40 States through a short-wave experi naval armaments has been announcK.O,S.B., proposed the health of the therefore, a step in the right direction metres transmission, which will be mental station at the Marconi ed more than once and has also bride and bridegroom. He spoke of the and constitutos a helpful factor to used simultaneously been made clear through Japan's brido as a "new recruit" to the regi-radicate a festering evil in Hong metros transmission, during all pro-have with him Messrs. Kemp and with the 856 works at Chelmsford. He will reply to the British Invitation to ment, and a very bonny and sony bona fide landlords who invest in pra- when it will not be switched on John's Newfoundland, and are still Kong at the mamant. Of course, these grammes excepting the evening one, Paget, who were with him at St participate in the London confor- recruit" to whom he felt

The Government will co. would give a warm welcome. He asked periles for s legitimate return of 6 to until:9.80 p.m.

all present to help to make her feel will not give trouble to their tenants. H.M.V. and Victor Records supplied

7 per cent of their money do not and 5.00-5.30pm Programme of less Service.

associated with him.-British Wire- at home, as she was on this important Neither will they incur any edium in occasion in her life without the up the eyes of the public. But if property by the Courtesy of Mesirs, Moutrie, part of her parents. "I had almost forgotten the husband," he concluded used as a speculative commodity for "Chal Ronimo, Overture" remember. It does not much matter many the Committee will leave nd among much laughter, but as far as the benefit of a few to the hurt of the (Katelbey), whether the husband is present or not stones unturned to seek redress. on these occasions certainly, no one notices him" (Laughter and ap plauso), i

once.

sure they

Before Mr. W. Schoßeld at the Kowloon Magistracy, yesterday, a Chinese was charged with harbour ing and enticing a girl away from her parents. It was stated that because of rumours of ill-fame against one of the foremen the girl's father refused to allow her to cón- Libut: Shillington; in reply, said that

adjourned.

he did not know what to say. (Laugh

Yours, ate

FAMNESS.

Hong Kong, Dec. 12,

The Band of HM. Cold- "My Blue Heaven Guards. (Whiting & Donaldson) "Because I Love You (Berlin);

Gracie Fields, Comedienne. "Always" (Irving, Berlin)

Ja Victor Salon Orchestra, Just a Cottage Small (By a Water-

fall), (B. G. De Sylva- James F. Hanley),

(Charles Wakefield Cadman),

ter

Caprice Viennois" (Kreisler), "Humoresque" (Dvorak-Kreisler),

Fritz Krelaler, Violin Solo. "Idylle" (Edward Elgar, "Evensong" (Easthope Martin),...

Herbert Dawson. "Lo! Here the Gentle Lark

** (94 Henry R. Bláhög); or Joh 14 "Solveig's Song (Chanson · Boltbig)"; (Greig). Amelita Calli-Curci. Dolores--Waltz" (Waldteufel}, Boraima Spanish Caprice"

(M3 Bipinosa)-> Creatore's Band, "How Besuthal upon the Mountains??

(Flaxington Harker), e "The Holy City (F. E. Weatherly "Carmen Selection-Part 128

Stöphen Adams) Marion Talley,

**** (Bizet) *** Creatore and His

"Beautiful Night Waltz” ** (Edouard Blanco); { bor

530-6.00pm-Aunt Joan, Unske

Marek Weber and His "Spring Bou

Orchestra Dick & Uncle Jew will entertain

(Mendelssohn)

tinue her work in a factory, but the ter), but he wished to thank Major Your record is a very bad one. girl subsequently disappeared from Crake for his kindi speech, and above her parents and was later found all to thank him, and the officers for You have four previous convictions, ing with the man. The cme was allowing the reception to be held in the one for larceny from the person for "At Dawning"

mese. If it could not be at home which you got six months hard "The Waltzing Doll there was nowhere that either he or labour last year," said Mr. W. La Pouped (Valeanta), (Peldini),-| his bride would rather receive their Scboleld at the Kowloon Magistracy Vietor: Colbert Orchestra friends on that day than in the meas, to-day to a Chincoe, who was charged "1, kits your hand Madame Tango which was the nearest thing to home with the larceny of a silver watch twilight=Targo"

The bride then cut the cake with and chain from a house in Temple

(Ralph in Fritz Rotter), taken to the marquee in the ground Street. He was sentenced to four her husband's sword and part of it was which had been erected for the men months hard labour, at the expiry of the regiment and their wives. of which he is to be under Police

The band of the 2nd Battalion, surveillance for two years. 30.8.B., was In-attendance and play

Unable to give a satisfactory ex planation of the possession of seven blocks of wood, a Chinese, 60 years of age, was at the Kowloon Hagis tracy to-day sentenced to geven days' hard labour. He had a pre- vlous conviction.

For gambling at "fan tan" out aida Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, Chid programme of music during the Chinese, unemployed for five nese was at the Kowloon Magistracy, this morning fined $2 with the option of three days" hard labour.

reception er

The catering was carried out by tracy to-day sentenced to

months, was at the Kowloon Marie Lane Crawford'.~ So hard labour

Lady Clementi was among the many of copper fixing, Lent and Mr. Shillington sailed

Kowloon D that seduser sa to sell tha

A Chinese, charged with cruelty, Kunst at the wedding flatte

to chickens absented himself from

the Howloor?

tracy to-day and his ball of $10 was estreated:

for Mamis where they are

buy food as he

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