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'TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/1 1⁄2..

Local Branch

No. 27,670

RACING WILL END

TO-DAY.

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1930.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

SUGAR OUTPUT.

OF

RISING IN SPAIN.

GUARD."

FIXING OF QUOTAS STILL

REVOLT OF CIVILIANS AND SOLDIERY.

BANKER

COMMITS

SUICIDE.

More Failures Reported Can Apollo Win Big

in America.

Race.

PLETHORA OF "RUNS".

SOME SELECTIONS.

HELD UP.

RESTRICTION URGED.

Brussels, Yesterday.

REGISTRATION

NURSES.

Safeguarding the Local Public..

INSPECTION OF REGISTER.

PREMIER UNCONCERNED.

London, Yesterday,

A rising in Spain is reported [rom Hendaye, in which is in-1

KOREA COMMAND.

able persons requiring nurses. both the medical profession and Private individuals, to inspect the

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MEMORIAL FUND.

THOUSAND POUNDS FOR SEGRAVE FROPHY.

SENJURO HAYASHI.

:

NEW FLOTILLA.

FORT

DUNLOP Reinforced Motor Cycl

Tyres

Fedder

· Bldg.

"THE YEOMEN OF THE MURDER OF A HOUSE

BOY.

Very Successful Opening Performance.

PLEASING TALENT.

Sensational Affair at

Felix Villas.

ARREST OF SUSPECT.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic A sensational outrage occurred

opened their

season in the early hours of this morn- Theatre Royal lasting at 9. Felix Villas, Mount Davis

successful per Road, when the house bay, named

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The fixing of quotas for the restriction of the sugar output [By "Wambat."]

for the forthcoming year by the

In the Government Gazette la volved the airman, Major Franco, New York, Yesterday.

The tit bit" for the last day's International Conference is still published a Bill providing for the who recently escaped from prison. Society Following the "runs," there'

the A revolt of civillans and soldiery | In racing for the present season is being held up by difficulties in re-registration of nurses. have been more bank failures the race for the Hong Kong gard to the European quota.

has also broken out at Jaca. The night by throughout the country, including Autumn Champions over a one Europeans have worked out the By this means the public will Cabinet has called an emergency formance of that hardy annual, Chau Yee (33) was murdered. figure at 1,508,000 tons compared be safeguarded by knowing that meeting. Aircraft and several re- "The Yeomen of the Guard." His The alleged assassin was, we un- the Farmers, Merchants, and the mile and a quarter distance.

Mr. Chan Tin-sion's pony, with 1,228,000, as requested by the nurses registered under the giments are en route to Jaca. The Excellency the Governor and Lady derstand, arrested in Kennedy National Banks in Tyrone (Penn) Apollo, is fit and perfectly train- the Javan Cuban, and American proposed Ordinance have been strictest censorship is being ob- Feel were present accompanied by Rosd, about half an hour after the nd Christopher (II) and the ed, and I have no hesitation in representatives, and exceeding properly trained and examined, served in Madrid. The Premier, the President of the Society, Hon. crime. The house is the real- State Bank of Westasheville describing him as the best pony last year's total. Europeans are and are competent to take charge General Berenguer, describes the Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Mrs. Shenton tence of M. Chl (manager of the

now working out a fresh offer.of their patients. It will also en-rising as unimportant.-Reuter. and a large party.

Measergerie Maritimes). (Northcar) has suspended-with- in Hong Kong.

Produced by Mr. R.. R. Davies It appears that the murder hap- In his recent gallops he has Reuter. drawals for one month.

under the musical moved at a fine pace, and his!

direction rened at five o'clock. It is stated of Mr. F. Nason, Mr. William C. Williard, Vice-stamina is beyond question.

A.R.C.O., that the unfortunate man. Chau L.T.C.L. this performance will be Yee, heard knocking at the back President of Huntingdon National will be interesting to see him fight

recorded as a most decided success. door of the servants' quarters. Bank and Vice-President and out the finish with Nationalist 11APPOINTMENT OF LT, GENERAL

The cast is excellent and I was in- He went from his room to 'see Treasurer of the Columbus Saving and Sitting Bull and when I say I

terested to see many new-comers what it was about. On, opening expect to sec Apollo beat both

Rugby, Yesterday.

on the programme, while it is a the door, Chau was set upon by a Bank, has committed suicide- these ponies I am not in any way;

The memorial fund to Sir Henry long time since the Society can man, who attacked him with a Largest Submarines Coming To Segrave has now been closed, the boast of so many Reuter's American Service. belittling either of these cham-1

pions' racing merits.

good voices in chopper and dagger. donations, which were headed by any one production!

Mme. Ohl heard the scuffle, and, the Prince of Wales, having reach-

In these days of elaborate-pusi-on looking out of her bedroom ed an adequate amount.

|cal productions when the eye window, saw that had happened. One thousand pounds sterilog is accustomed to a pageant of Torrified by the gruesome spec- has been set aside for a Segrave colour and the ear to intricate tacle, she screamed out, and this Trophy, to be awarded annually to harmonies it is surprising to find awoke her husband, who on going the British man or woman who ac-that one can still return with plea- downstairs, discovered Chau in complishes the most outstanding sure to the simple melodies, and the passage lying in a pool of demonstration of the possibilities unsophisticated mirth of a Gilbert blood. He immediately notified of transport by land, een or air. and Sullivan opera.

the Police authorities, who, under The awarding committee, on which

Under the able guidance of the Mr. T. Murphy (Second Assistant aero, motoring, marine engineeer- conductor, Mr. F. Mason, the Director of Criminal Intelligence) One of the largest depositars Thracian. Arabian Sea, Billiards. NAVAL PROMOTIONS register and select nurses trained be reprezented, will meet annually and accompanied the singers with A. N. Reynolds, carried out vigil ing, and newspaper interests will orchestra played well throughout, and Chief Detective-Inspector of the Bank has instituted legal Martini Cocktail. Peashop. Win- proceedings for the recovery of ner will be

in the particular work which they to review the achievements of the discretion, and the occasional ant investigations, which resulted are desired to undertake.

preceding year and allot the trophy "raggedness" will doubtless dis- in the arrest of the alleged sua- The bill follows the Home Act, accordingly.-British Wireless Ser appear as the season proceeds.

pect. vice. the Nurses Registration Act, 1919, with this difference that a

U.S. Bank Closes,

New York, Yesterday.

1st Race.

Starters Boxing Eve, Royal

Tokyo, Yesterday. The Emperor has sanctioned the appointment of Lt.-General Senjuro Hayashi, Commander of the Guards Division, as Comman- cession to General Jiro Minami.

In contrast with yesterday. Flash, King's Colour, Windsor mander-in-Chief of Korea, in que- when long lines of depositors Stag. Hiawatha, Christmas gathered outside the branches of Chimes, Piccalili, San Francisco, the Rank of the United States. The winner here should be very few to-day resumed their futile vigil. The majority were persunded by the Police that they

could gain nothing by waiting.

BOXING EVE.

2nd Race.

Starters Peter

Gurney,

1,500,000. The tone of the Stock

Market was orderly and opening j

PETER GURNEY.'

Starters Monterey Bay,

prices are firm. The market seemed to be little affected by the failure of the Bank of thei

sider an isolated phenomenon.

3rd Race.

AFRICAN EVE.

The public evidently share their

4th Race. view, as other banking institu- Starters-Nationalist II. Sit- tions have not experienced any ting Bull, Peppermint, Apollo, uneasiness on the part of their Wisdom Stag. The winner, will own depositors.

Washington, Yesterday,

be

·APOLLO ***

General Noboyuki Abe, who acted as War Minister during Gen- eral-Ugakis-illness, has-been-ap- pointed to the Command of the' Fourth Division in Osaka.-Reu- ter.

12.

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RETIREMENT OF SIR E. A, SINCLAIR,

Rugby, Yesterday.

Hong Kong.

London, Yesterday, Four of Britain's largest submarines, Perseus, Pan- dora, Poseidon, and Proteus, have left Portsmouth for Hong Kong_to form a new......... flotilla and replace the "L" Class vessels.-Renter

treatment

KENYA SETTLERS.

Charming Recruit.

Much of the success of this work sure On local concert plat- depends on the part of "Phoebe" forms. It must be admit- and the producers are lucky in ted that she is handicapped by part CO-OPERATION FOR CLOSER,anding such a charming recruit for having been allotted

this part in the person of Nina which does not really suit her Valentine. From the moment when (eince the role of Elsie Maynard the curtain rose on her song at the should be played by someong rather

UNION.

London. Yesterday.

United States, (which is in no African Eve, O'Moon, Marquis The Admiralty announce that Board la substituted for the Gend way connected with the Ameri- Hall, King's Counsel, Target. Admiral Sir Edwyn Alexander-eral Nursing Council, and regula can Government), and inquiries! Lobster Bay, Blue Heaven, Sinclair has been placed on the tions by the Goveror in Council Vice- are substituted for rules made by in banking circles indicated that Peppercorn, Pickle, Crown Prince, ratfred list for age. New York bankers feel no an-Imperial Hall, Four Clubs, Fifty Admiral, Sir John Kelly has been the General Nursing Council. This xiety in consequence of the clos-Fifty.

promoted Admiral of the Fleet, latter course is taken in conform- ing of the Bank, which they con-

and Rear Admiral Fullerton to belity with the usual practice in the At yesterday's meeting of the spinning-wheel her success was 28-small and appealing). She gives Vice-Admiral, all dated December Colony,

Joint Parliamentary Committee on sured, and she completely captiv-a good account of the music, how- The Bill is drafted with the fur-East Africa, Sir Samuel Wilson, ated her audience. She has a warm ever, and her clear and bell-like Admira! Alexander - Sinclair ther object of obtaining from the of the Colonial Office, emphasised and lovely mezzo-soprano voice and notes come out particularly, well in commanded the Third Light Nursing Councils for England and the Importance of the co-operation the song "When Malden Loves" was the "finale" of Act I. and in the Cruiser Squadron during the later Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland of Kenya sottiers in the schemes given with delightful sweetness and charming quartette. "When a wooer stages of the war, and has been and the Irish Free State respec- of closer union, because they were sympathy, the upper notes being goes a'wooing." We shall hope to in command at the Nore from tively similar

for a very virile section of the com- Particularly full and clear. She hear her again in a part which suits

showed a keen sense of comedy, her better. 1927-British Wireless Service. nurses which will be registered munity.

under it to that which the Bill

too, and her scenes with "Fair-

Mr. D. M. Richards is the only WAS against a scheme to purposes conferring upon nurses which any large section of opinion fax" and "Wilfred" were full member of the cast to play the part registered under the said Coun- in East Africa was opposed.

of life and fun. In her he had in the previous production. cils.

dreas of powder-blue with its here in 1924; and he enters into it present feeling, he thought, made

crisp little cap

and apron with zest, giving a really excellent Provision is made also for the attempts to solve the problem of she can be aptly described by a performance. Ballivan was unkind

Indian representation оп the registration of nurses trained in Kenya Legislative Council unwise. quotation from George Meredith to "Fairfax" in the matter of solos any place outside the Colony pro British Wireless Service.

as "a dainty rogue in porcelain." since his two ballads are poor vided that the training and

The Jaller's Humour.

stuff and nothing much can be done After several months of secret examination is of the requisite FRENCH CABINET.

Nina Valentine was most ably with them. In the recitatives and experiments the Rolls Royce com- standard. This will enable nursea

supported by her opposite number, concerted numbers Mr.. Richards'e two Starters-Bridge Hall, Tango, pany has produced twelve-trained in China, if efficiently

Mr. A. J. J. Brock, who had a part clear and easy baritone rang out Beau, Tonbridge, cylinder heavy-ol engines. They trained, to be registered.

after his own heart as the jallerweil, while he acted throughout of the cashier-Router's American Pagoda, Done Again. My selet and it is understood their applica- by the Board will be enabled to are intended for use in aeroplanes, Chinese Institutions approved

"Wilfred Shadbolt". With his with great point and spirit, especi- sardonic humour and saturnine asally in the scene with "Phoebe" pect he made a truly excellent "She shall not quit my side."

A special Senatorial Commis-! sion to investigate banking con- ditions will begin its hearings in

January. Reuter's American Stag. Country Club, Teuchit, Service.

Cashier's Suicide.

5th Race. StartersOsiris, Mongolian

Duke of Normandy, Heretofore, Kirribilli Shiny Pearl, The Jamaica. I fancy

MONGOLIAN STAG.

Springfield, Yesterday. It is announced that State Bank examiners have temporarily taken over administration of the Weat Springfield Trust Company, which did not open yesterday, after a run on the bank due to the suicide Shanghai,

Service.

Defalcations.

Hollywoood, Yesterday, According to a statement by one

tion is

6th Race,

TANGO.

7th Race.

of the directors of the Guaranty Starters Armony, Christmas Bullding Loan Association, an Belle, City Hall, Diana, Gay official of the Association has con- Caballero, Monk, Mount Elburz, fessed to defalcations, allegedly Piccy. The best here is amounting to G$8,000,000.

This official was also connected with the Bank of Hollywood, which failed to open on Monday. -Router's American Service.

TRICK THROUGH A LETTER..

Detective-Sergeant Flattery this morning charged a Chinese before Mr. R. E. Lindsel! at the Central Magistracy on three counte, nano- ly(a) larceny of a letter from a Chinese living at 62, Catchick Street; (b) obtaining cloth and $25 In-money by producing a por tion of the letter; and (c)- obtain- ing $20 by saying that he had been requested by complainant's father, who lives in Tung Moh Ling village, to take the money hack to him.

Accused pleaded guilty and his Worship passed sentenced of two months hard labour on each charge, the terms to run consecu- tively.

CHRISTMAS BELLE.

8th Race. Startera-Majestic Hall, Misty Eve, Monterey Bay, One Third, The Goods, Blue Boy. My pick is

MAJESTIC HALL.

1st Race

Boxing Eve. Royal Flash. Windsor Stag.

2nd Race:

Peter Gurney. Thraclan. Arabian Sea.

3rd Race:

Eve Slable. Pickle Marquis Hall, 4th Race

Apollo Nationalist II. Situng Ball.

6th Race

Mongolian Stag. Country Club, Duke of Normandy. 6th Race:

According to E. J. Chambers; president of the Associated Fruit Growers of B.C.; the area compris- Ing the Okanagan Valley, Lytton Tango S and Keremeos, abips yearly 6,000 Bridge Hall carloads, of Trgit and vegetables Tonbridge. that every thousand care7th Race:

ALL000,000, Christmas Belle.

Diana

City Hall

Majestic Hal

8th Race

SECRET ENGINES.

LATEST DESIGNS BY ROLLS ROYCE CO.

London, Yesterday.

Outside Trainees.

He

The

MINISTER AT LAST ACCEPTS INVITATION.

Paris, Yesterday.

tion on car chassis is also con carry on the training of nurses. templated.

This Bill and proposed regula- M. Steeg has accepted the in-"Wilfred" and there was never a Doris Bielby sings only once, in The new engines operate on the tions have been submitted vitation to form a Cabinet.dull moment when he was on the the quartette "Strange Adventure," compression ignition principle. through the Secretary of State' to Havas, with its attendent advantages of the nursing authorities in Eng- completo absence of fire-risk and land and Wales, Scotland, North- exteremely low fuel consumption. ern Ireland and the Irish Free -British Wireless Service,

STABLE, PRICES.

FALL DUE TO OVER- PRODUCTION.

London, Yesterday: Sir Basil Blackett, of the Im-. perlai and International Commun!- cations Company, advocated R stable price level in an address yesterday to the American Cham- ber of Commerce in London.

He said the recent fall in world prices, with auch, deplorable con- sequencos, was due in some cases to over-production, but he was convinced that monetary causes were most Important.

He asked for patient hard work. for International co-operation in monetary polley, and for support" of the studies of the gold delega tion of the League of Nation.s-- British Wireless Service USA

INDEMNITY. BILL.

FIRST READING PASSED AT

HOME

State and the recommendations made by them have been embodied in the Bill and regulations.

·BECOMING --COOLER:

To-day's weather in report from the Royal Observatory atates SPAM

The anti-cyclone central over S.E. Mangolia has strengthed- considerably.

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MONEY LEFT.

THREE LOCAL CHINESE ESTATES.

scene. Himself the most miser-land must be congratulated on keep- able mortal, he roused his audience ing up the pitch well in a number to helpless mirth, specially in the which is famous for its tendency duet "Here upon we're both agreed" "drop" with "Point" and in the "Shoot-

The smaller parts are well filled. ing" scene...".

The Headsman (A. J. MacFayden), To Mr. T..R. Rowell fell the the first and second Yeomen (G. R. rather thankless role of Jack Lelb and A. L. Parsons), the Local estate valued at $22,100, Point" the jester. While old melo Citizen. (J. A. Shaw), and brother, was left, by Tao Sin-lun, allas Tsa dies still please the

same rule (F. H. Neale) all help the action Taz-choung, allas Tao Oitong, does not apply, alas, to old jokes along. late of 47, Rulda Campo, Macao, and poor Jack has rather many of

The chorus sing with vigour and who died intestate at 13. Tung these to deliver! He would be look very nice in dresses which are Street, Hong Kong. Letters of ad really forgiven were he to permit particularly fresh and pretty, while ministration have been granted to himself a few local "gage" to help the Yeomen and citizens give un- | his eldest son, T80 See-bin, and things along. For the rent he failing support.

his concubines, Tso Wong Shi and sang and acted well, and danced as

Tao Yang Shi, all living at 24. lightly as a feather! Strongmon-

soon along. 3.E.Coast of -China and over the N. China.

Sea

Forecast: N. E. winds, strony fine to cloudy; be coming cooler.

CABLE CHARGES. OFFICES AT PEKING TO BE

- ABOLISHED.

The Cast

The full cast of "Yeomen of the Guard" was

in Sir Richard Cholmondely.A. E. Stone. A Colonel Fairfax ..............D. M. Richards ...W. M. Barten FH Neale

Queen's Road West.

**Dignified Lieutenant. Lee Yun-jong, alías Lee Chong,

Mr. A. E. Stone Was oliss Li Cheung, who died at 67 excellent voice and mala Kowloon Tong on July 21, 1929, most dignified and imposing Sergt. Meryl... left local estate worth $6,600. Lieutenant of the Tower and Leonard Meryll Probate of his will has been Molly Portallion gave a

Jack Point

T. R. Rowell granted to Chin Shu-lim, it cun-good impersonation of "Dame The Hendeman

very Wilfred Shadbait.....A. J. J. Brock talus provisions for the family.

A. J; MacFayden Carruthers." She sang well, too, First Yeoman - dove....G. R. Lieb Li Fang Shi, widow, of 21, Pok-though the orchestra were inclined Second Yeoman.....A. L. Parsons. fulam Road, has been granted to "rush" her songs,

A Citizen

..J. A. Shaw: letters of administration - to: the

Eisle, Maynard In the part of Sergeant Meryl!

Dorothy Snowdon-Jones local estate, valued at $0,200 of Mr W. M. Barton sang well and Phoebe Meryll Nina Valentine Lee Fong, who died intentate at proved himself a versatile actor. Dame Carruthers...Molly Portallion Tung Hang village, Teishan dia 1t was impossible to recognise the Kata (her fees) ...Doris Bielby trict, Kwangtung, on July 27, this obsequious "Ah Fong" (late of the Direction by F. Mason, A.R.C.G.,

Produced by R. R. Davies; · Músical- year.

"Middle Watch") in the blu, and L.T.CL; Assisted by Asst. Stage bearded Sergeant of the Guard! Manager, J. Dobson Lighting, E We should like him to give rather Hanlon Business Manager, H.

Beste Hon. Planet, Mrs. G. W. Griggat more support to the "Dame" in that Programme Advertising, Mrs. V.

SENATOR DEAD.

Washington, Yesterday,

- Shanghel, Yesterday, A Kuo Min News Agency mes enge from, Nanking says the cable conference has agreed that the offices of the Great Northern and London, Yesterday. Eastern Extension, companies at The death has occurred of Sena-famous dust,“Rapture Rapture, Harmon; Prompter, W. Gill; Property The House of Commons has Tientain, Peking and Chefoo shall tor Overman, the Demasrat repre- and we hope that before the Ben Master, Dobson; Wardrobe Mid- passed the first reading of the be abolished, simultaneously with sentative from North Carolina son ends he will relent aufficiently tress, Mrs. M. Mather. Government's China Indemnity the transfer to China of the Reuters erican Service. to join her in the uzual dance with

pplication Bill, designed to make Shangha

ther provision

cable."

Follo

bmarine The late Senator Lee Slater which their duet should finish

Overman was born in 1854 and Another Newcomer.

1 for the Bar He entered Dorothy Snowdon-Jones is a In 1888, and had his first other newcomer to the "Phi

as fonator for North though her delightful 1980.

The Choruses, Chorus of "Yeomen of the Guard”GNOR

JW. Baldwin, H. Best

Brew C

Edward Re