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THE AWARDING OF THE CERTIFICATES OF HONOUR

GOVERNING RULES

In connection with the award of the Certificates of Honour, the following governing rules published Gazette for Information.

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No. 27,425 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 1- 1930.

MOTOR TOURIST SUMMONED

DRIVING IN PROHIBITED ROADS

"ADVERTISING STUNT"

"The whole thing la an advare tising stunt," was the remark made by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Central Magistracy this morn- In the Government ing when Mr. R. Lacor, a motor- ing tourist, was summoned for

ara

1. A certificate of Honour shall driving on prohibited roads, name-

ly, Lugard and Harlach Roads, on

consist of a scroll, bearing February 23, without a permit the portrait of His Majesty from the Inspector-General of the King and the signature

Police. and seal of His Excellency the Governor and Commander- in-Chief or of the Officer Ad- ministering the Government.

Plea of Ignorance Defendant pleaded "guilty," but said that he did not know that it was forbidden, to drive on thoas 2. Recipients of a Certificate of roads. He explained that when Honour shall be entitled to he came to the Peak tram atation, wear around the neck, pend. he saw three roads. There was a ent from a ribbon coloured red sign in the middle one. There red, white and blue forty was no sign on the road to the Inches in length and one left and he took it. As the car and a half inches wide, went through the road becama allver gilt Badge, bearing on narrower and narrower, so he had the obverse the approved porto continue.

trait of His Majesty the King, Magistrate: What time and on the reverse the badge

the

of the Colony accompanied by Inscription in English charactor "Hong Kong."

worn on

3. The Badge of the Certificate

of Honour may be ceremonial occasions. and on occasiona when Orders, De- corations and Medals worn.

fifteen

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this?

hur. Lacor: At 2 o'clock Policeman cleared tho read for me. There was a rikisha there

REXT WITH SOCCER GOING

ON INSIDE THE

VALLEY AND THE RACES SOING ON

MIXED

RILL

TO-DAY'S DOLLAR, Tho closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/5 18/16.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

POSSIBILITIES

OFF DAY

OOTSIDE.. THIS.. CARTOON HAS.

GOT A BIT MIXED UP.

A FINE PIECES A HEADING BETWEEN ́ TWO RA Foranges:

ENDED IN HUACHAFO WINNING THE WONG NEL CHONG STAKES.,

SHORTLY

AFTER THE SADDLING .BELL

WENT

A FINE

PIECE

OF

GOALKEEPING THE CLUB GOALIE.

„WAS FOLLONEO Y THE DUKE OF CHAIS BUS.

A SPIRITED. ATTACK

WAR

By THE R-A

KYDE SCORE A

FIRE GOAL.

and he told it to go away for me to pass.

Menace to Children

Mr. Hamilton remarked that the defendant had applied for a tem-

YO A GENTLEMAN -FROM-WONG NÉI CHONG

WINNING THE OLD COMESE PLATE. WON THE 1ST PRIZE

JUST AS APOLLC ROMPED AWAY WITH THE CHING

porary licence and yet he did not BRITISH PRAYERS FOR

take any trouble to discover what were prohibited. Lugard

RUSSIANS

NOT TO BE SAID EITHER BY

· ARMY OR NAVY

TOO POLITICAL

London, Yesterday.

The Archbishops of Canterbury and

MORE SHIPS IN COLLISION

KASHMIR GRAZEĆI

WARSHIP

VESSELS HIT ROCKS

4. Certificates of Honour shall ronda

only be awarded to persons Road was thickly frequented by who have resided in the Colony children, who were endangered. of Hong Kong for a period of The whole thing seemed to him to at least fifteen years; provid-be an advertising stunt. As de ed that in cases of extraordin-fendant was receiving the protec ary merit the Certificate may tion of the Colony he should make be awarded to persons who it his "business" to "abide by the have so realded of a less laws.

The thick fog along the China ses period than

and coast hae been the means of several years. Defendant: Yes, bat I can swear York have asked that March 16 beships either colliding with others, or The total number of holders that I did not know it was for-observed in all churches as a day of running aground. of the Certificates of Honour bidden. shall not exceed 10 at any one

prayer on behalf of those religiously Mr. Hamilton: Fined $25.

Yesterday, the F. & Q. sz. Kashmir oppressed in Russia, time.

and hope that on her way to Hong Kong from Japan Damage to Railings

special prayers will continue for the and Northern ports, Tazed H.MS. 5. Notification of the award of

Traffic Inspector Alexander re-week following March 18. The Arch-Aphis at Shanghai, while the latter was Certificates of Honour shall ported that damage to the extent bishops recall that the Pope has asked alongside H.M.9. Cornwall,

Slight for intercessions ordinarily be made in of $20 was done af railings on understand that the Evangelical Free

on March 19 and damage was done to the Aphis. special "Honours". supplement the road, whereupon his Worship Churches will observa March 18 as a

Struck Brocks of the Government Gazette, to ordered defendant to pay a fur-day of prayer.

Another mishap also occurred yester day morning, at about eleven o'clock, be published on the birthday ther $20 to make good the dam The Army Council in a letter to the when the Nissen Kissen Kalsha . of His Majesty the King.

British Army Commands at Home and Paling Maru struck some rocks whilst In conclusion, his Worship said: abroad states that His Majesty's Gov. 6. At the first convenient date Please don't let us have any more ernment has decided in view of the after such notification the re- of this driving on impossible roads, political character that the controversy elpient of a Certificate of I understand you have been on

has assumed, that it is undesirable that Honour shall, on a ceremonial the Peak Road, too, which is also

intercessory

prayars for Russians occasion, be invested with the forbidden. ribbon and badge together with the scroll of a Certi- ficate of Honour by the Gov- ernor On behalf of His Majesty the King, or by such person as he shall designate to represent him for that pur- рове.

age..

MONEY LEFT

Fortune of a Retired

Colonel

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should be read at the religious services in Army. Similar instructions have been sent to Navy Establishments in ships and to the Air Force Commands. -Reuter.

Loyalty to the Faith

Rugby, Yesterday. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York hare issued a statement making Lieut-Col. Andrew Bell-Irving, that Sunday, March 16, be observed in 7. If any person

to whom the retired from the Royal Field all churches within their provinces as Certificate has been awarded-Artillery, and late of the Army any a day of prayer on behalf of those suf- shall be guilty of misconduct Navy Club, Pall Mall, who died on foring from oppression in Russia or of disloyalty to the Gov. July 24, 1929, at the Empire Nur-through loyalty to their religious faith. ernment he may be deprived sing Home, Viacart Square, West-

At the same time the following letter

CHINA PIRACIES

Question Of Armed Guards For Ships

London, Yesterday.

In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. A. V. Alexander, First Lord, stated that Mr. Ramsay', MacDonald

recently received a coma.

munication

In regard to

the proposal to withdraw from April 1, armed guarda from. His Majesty's forces re- cently supplied to certain mar- 'chantmen ́ plying the Chiria

coast. The proposals: mado - therein were being examined and he hoped to send a reply shortly--Reuter.

CASH SWEEP

AND A NICE HOVEHENT BY THE CLUB FORWARDS WAS SPOILT BY- [THIS HAS GONE FAR ENOUGH, YOU'LL BE BRINGING CRICKET INTO IT NEXT]

ED: CHINA MAIL:

STAN Hill soo

in' Han-Hong, only 'one'

"Who' measures: up

to the highest qualifications. Optica! men in a corner of the world re- cogniage certificates and the

ON

BIG SUB RACE THE PRINCIPAL EVENT

PRESIDENT HALL RUNNING

ennusi- táce meeting

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6. 2008 för app.

metrist (Canada).

THE REVOLT OF YEN HSI SHAN

TO RE-ORGANISE GOVERNMENT AT PEKING

IEETING EXPECTED

shuangbai, Yesterday

revolt of Yes stated that he has

conclude to-day and, Judging by Hel-shan, the class of the racing, at the pre-adopted two courses of action vious meetings we should see against the Central Government nome very good sport,

The first is to re-organise a new

The racing during the first days Government, at Peking by assem- of the meeting was all that could bling the Kuomintang members for be desired, and I do not suppose Special Congress, and a elect that we shall see such a sona members for the Executive Super- tlonal meeting for many years to

come.

Seven records have been vising Committee, he himself to be broken, two by Dlana Bay, which the Chairman, as seen in his etrcular has proved the most outstanding telegram dated February 23, which, pony at the meeting.

included the names of Wang Ching- Only A few of the Shanghal wei, Feng Yu-balang, Tang Seng-. jockeys will be riding to-day, a chi, Li Chung-jen, Pei Heung-hal, most of the other boys have gone Wang Shao-hung, Chang Fat-kual back to Shanghai. They are

great bunch of fellows these rid-etc., all of whom had been expelled ers who come down every year from the Party Yen Hsi-shan and and managed to pass a vory pien- Fang Yu-helang are preparing saat time during the interval be shortly to proceed to Peking for the tween races.

Congress.

Plecailt is the great big bet The second is to instruct' the for this meeting, and wherever he Kuominchan to threaten Wu-Han goes I would advise backers to from Lashokow, and to force the have a good punt op him as he doubtful troops in Honan and Hu- had very bad joss at the last peh to reset against the Central, meeting when he was left stand. Government. ing at the post in an event which

he should have won in a canter.

My selections are:-

TRADE

POLICY IN INDIA

let Race

PROTECTIVE DUTY ON NON- BRITISH COTTON GOODS

INDIA COLTS FIRST.

New Delhi, Yesterday.

Armony.

Cream Cracker,

King's Falloch or Zephyr.

2nd Race

4th

Plecalli

Windautx

Gay Caballero,

Young Fretander. Chesapeake Bay. November.

Race

Snaefell

protective duty.

In connection with the additional 3rd Bace

OR non-British cotton goods, Sir Felix Sebuster's speech showed striking evidence that the fiscal antonamy conven- tion may become an integral part of the constitution, and even when British Interests are profoundly affected by tariff changes in India the intervention of the British 5th Race Government will be restricted to representation and appeal.

Peter Guerney. Thracian.

Baby Face. Mountain Oak, Happy Day. Race

Sir Felix Schuster revealed that the British Government sent a mess. age to the Government of India, 6th asking it to take account of the serious effects of their proposals in England-effects which they felt sure neither the Government of 7th Race

nor the legislature would desire to create.

India

The Government of India replied that it had deep sympathy, but the Interests of India must come first. They realised, however, how im. portant it was for India from a political point of view to take ac- count of British opinion, therefoże, they suggested an additional duty, but the final decision lay with the Legislative Assembly.

President Hall, Chesapeake Bay. Majestic Hall,

Four Clubs. Christmas Frolic. Tarmacadam.

8th Race

Tango. Heard's Mount. Tonbridge.

9th Race

Samaritan. San Francisco. Bunloch.

10th Race

Sir Feliz Schuster added, that very conafiderable comment was expected regarding the decision, but they welcomed the most critical Berutiny. He appealed, however, for the decision to be given in A 11th Race

calm, füdicial spirit-Reuter....

[Sir Felix Schuster is a Member of the Council of India.3

by the Governor or Officer Ad-minster, London, left estate in Hong has been addressed by Mr. Greedy, Permanent Under-Secretary for War, ministering the Government, Kong to the value of $250,000.- - who shall have wer also to

Net personal estate of the desbroad.. " am commanded by the Army to the Military Commands at home and restore it to him.

ceased in the United Kingdom is Council to inform you that His 8. Upon forfeiture of the Certi. valued at $141,085 195. 4d.

Majesty's Government have decided, in In his will deceased appointed his view of political character which the ficate or upon the death of any recipient the badge shall two brothers-Mr. James Jardins controversy has assued, that it is un- be returned forthwith to the Bell-Irving, Mr. John Bell-Irving desirable that intercessory prayers for Governor or Officer Adminis and a solicitor, Mr. Freke Dagllesh Russian subjects should be read at reg tering the Government unless Willams, to be trustees and liziou services in the army." The

[The Bominy Government has Probate has message has been sent to ships and on her top to this port from swakow.Issued a note as regards depression he shall in any instance deem executors of his will. otherwise expedient; but in no now been applied for by Mr. B. D. establishments of the British Navy. She was eventually beached the In the colton industry, and says that case shall the badge be worn F. Baith, of Messrs. Jardine Mathe-vingt the order for services for sandy shores of Menon, which is to their the mill owness, clearly demon

Russian Christians made by the Artheast of Bwatow. by any other than the person on &Co., Ltd., of Hong Kong, on bishop of Canterbury does not apply to

behalf of the two brothers.

On enquiry at the N,Y.K. (agenta state that they are doing their naval ships and establishments for the vessel) office, this morning a

utmost to Improve their position, Several family bequests were similar communication has been sent to China Mod reporter learned, that the the case is made out for protection 9. The Governor or Officer, Ad-mentioned in the will; also a sum of Royal Air Force Commands British Paling Maru leaked badly at the No. 1 against foreign competition." The

ministering the Government is 250 each is bequeathed to the Royal Wireless Service.

and 2 holds and later returned to Note declares that a protective tariff. Artillery Charities Fund, Woolwich,

Amoy. Her cargo was mainly ground | should be devised simply to provide nuts and bean oil, which sustained breathing space while the industry slight damage. AMA

la réorganising.)

to whom the Certificate was awarded.

empowered to make, amend or and the Queen Victoria School, dispense with such executive

regulatious, not inconsistent

Dunblane, Scotland.

The rest of the estate, after pay

APPOINTMENTS

The following appointments are con.

with these rules, as he maying out the bequesta mentioned and tained in the current issue of the Houg deem advisable for the better funeral expenses, is to go to Mr Kong Government Gazette: conduct of all matters relat-John Bell-Irving.

Ing to the procedure to be ob served in respect of Certi- Acates of Honour.

WELCOME HOME LEAVE

The transport steamer Neuralia Heaves for Home spa time, this afternoon. On board is a battalion of the Wiltshire Regiment who have been stationed in the East for some time. There are not many de mthis

LOW TIN RECORDS Fall to Lowest Price Since 1922

Yesterch

low

were

..

Glasgow by W. Hamilton & Co. in The Paling Mara is 'n stemmer of 2,422 met "tonnage, and was built ́at

· 1907, - and, registered at: Tokyo. m Mr. Cyril Champkin to be Lieuten. Third Mishap, y ant in the Reserve of Officers, Hong message this morning to the effect that The Water Police received, radio Kong Voluntour Defence Corps, with Japanese vessel, the Tetruzan Maru

effect from February 18,

had struck # rock in Hainas Strait

The Rev. Fr. Daniel MacDonald. No asainance was needed and her con Buc, to be a member of the Board dition wax safe

of, Edntation during the absence from the Colony of the Bay, Fr. George Byrne D. Phi or until further, notion tablish with feet from February

In the

Captain Richard Cliva Strad to MCKIE Battalion

the| Light. Intai

189, under the

RAILWAY SCHEME

To Be Assisted by the Government

Rugby, Yesterday. Sir Joalah Stamp, President, at the annual meeting of the London, and Scottish Radway, said

China Midl

fit schemes for the

of

Windsor Stag. Gay Caballero, Silver Queen.

Christmas Chimes. Monterey Bay. Fifty Fifty.

INDO-CHINA MUTINY Thirteen Sentenced to Death

Following the revolt of Generals Koo Kuei-chu and Yin Ying-chi in Shantung, the Shansi tréeps under Feng Peng-cha have lavaded Hotak and Tingtan in western Shantung. The former rebela have since, how ever, surrendered to the Central- forces...

No Battle For 19/Yury The Shir

past 18

widely bell

aime the there!

be

| difficult for the Central Govern. ment to suppress the rebels as soon as fighting breaks out..

The National forces will be on the defensive along the west section of

Ac- Hsiangyang and Fancheng, cording to military circles, fighting will probably take place in the area between Tsaochow and Kuciteh.

The Kwangst War

Canton, Yesterday. General. Li Yang-king; Comman- der of the 63rd Division, Chief of Staff Wong Yum-wan and Mr. Yang Ting-chung, Councillor of G. H. Q. returned to Canton yester- |day morning from Wuchow. Іп а press interview, General LA anid that the object of his trip was to inspect his newly-organised train- ing regiment and also to attend to private affairs. · · Being · asked as to the present situation of Kwangel, the General replied that the Iron sides, are now left with about 8,000 men, including followers and coolles, all of whom are either natives of Hunan or Shantung, as among the prisoners captured not long ago, not a single Cantonese was found.

"According to the prisoners," continued the General, "all Kwang- tung themselves were forced into the enemy's service as they had no money and were a long distance from their homes...

The Ironsides "The Ironsides and Kwangsi-ites, numbering about 10,000, are now concentrated along Kweiping and West River, while the Canton forces Kwelhsien, on the north side of the

are along the opposite bank of the river

"General Lui Woon-vim's "loyal troops had greatly helped the Canlon forces in the capture of Hanoi, French Indo-China,

Paklau and Watlam which goon to Yesterday.

prove that General Lui is still sup The Criminal Court at Ten Bayporting the Central Government.” judging the culprits charged, in con- unction with the recent troubles and hostilities broke out in the North, The General concluded that, f murders, has sentenced thirteen to Yen Hafshan would certainly be death and two to hard labour-Havas defeated and that Feng Yo-helang'a || [It was reported from Hanoi last troops would, be sacrificed in con

week that the ringleader of the resequence.Canton News Agency. cent rebellion, named Nguyen Thai Hoo, and several of his accomplices, have been arrested.

Native troupe, are scouring the lower delta in search of rebels,

RUBBER TAPPING

Colombo, Yesterday. *The Ceylon Estates Proprietary The Governor Gaveral in mess Association does not agree to the age to the people says that; tranquil-

lity has been restored, and the pen plan for cessation of rubber tap. sants can return to their farms con Pire in May, as that month is un- fident of the Government's ability to suitable in Ceylon.VALU maintain order.

The Association is awaiting an alternative sdgreation-Retter.

BROADCASTING IN INDIA

Yesterday. negotiations

TENDER ACCEPTED

„The Governrentolandar

síon of commercial moorings,

has been

Concluded, and #68,

Sharums con- TRIE