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PARTY MEETING

AT HOME.

Mr. Henderson as Opposition Leader. VISCOUNT GREY.

London, Yesterday, Mr. Arthur Henderson was elected leader of the Parliament- ary Labour Opposition Party on the proposition of Mr. Clynes, The six dissentients were, Mr. Maxton's Independent Labourites. Mr. Clynes and Mr. William Graham were elected Deputy Lenders.

Baldwin's Action Approved. After hearing. Mr. explanation of his reasons for

Baldwin's

a Conservative meeting passed a

ESTABLISHED 1845.

No. 27,888

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 1931.

BUBONIC PLAGUE

OUTBREAK IN SPAIN.

SIXTY DEAD

PEOPLE FLEEING

FROM BARCELONA.

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TO-DAY'S

DOLLAR.The

closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 11%d.

Adunager.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

DUNLOP Special

Extra Construction

For

Overseas

Motoring Conditions.

FORT MOTOR CYCLE TYRES.

LOCAL BRANCH.

Pedder Bldg.

NEW GOVERNMENT'S LOAN FOR THE FRENCH ACTORS SCHNEIDER THE HISTORY OF

LABOUR SUPPORTERS

Question of Fate at

Next Election.

EXPLANATIONS.

Rugby. Yesterday. Statements to the effect that the Prime Minister had decided not to seek re-election at the end of the present Parliament are authorita- tively described as unreliable.

BRITAIN

AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

$400,000,000

Naturally, Mr. MacDonald's atten- FRANCE AND U.S.A.

tion is. at present, wholly taken up with the immediate task of the Government and he is unlikely to take any decision regarding his own political future meantime.

As far as Seaham Harbour divi-

the local Labour leaders,

Hay

SHARE.

London, Yesterday.

IN LONDON.

Romantic Origin of the the Company.

SEASON EXTENDED,

The productions of La Com- pagnie des Quinze, the French ae-

RACE

FRENCH TEAM TO

PARTICIPATE.

BANGKOK.

Celebrations for April Next Year.

150TH ANNIVERSARY.

For some time past a High Com. mission, headed by H.R.H. Prince

tore now playing at the Ambassa THREE MACHINES Narisra and H.R.H. the Prince of

dors Theatre, London, have proved

sionally being made for an exten-

so successful that plans are provi--

sion of the season.

FRENCH MINISTER

A SPECTATOR,

Rugby, Yesterday.

Kambaeng Bijra, have been busy

over the programme to be carried out at the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the City of Bangkok, which will be held in April next

year.

arrive within a few days.

Nothing has been definitely set- The French Schneider Team will tied yet pending His Majesty's re-

They

M. Saint-Denis, the producer, told a representative of the London Barcelona, Yesterday,

Morning Post the romantic, and At is officially announced by Hittle-known, story of the origin of It is reported that 60 ure dear joining the National Government and 140 have been sent to hospital sign, which he now represents, is the Treasury that negotiations

as the result of an outbreak of concerned, it is understood that he with financial authorities in New his company. "The nucleus of our will bring three machines, one turn to the Capital, but the salient. resolution approving his action. Hubonic plague..

is due to people wearing contamin. future candidature in the hands of of a still further strengthening young folk who studied under M. of Captain Amanriche who has

It is believed it will leave the question of his York and Paris for the purpose company," he said, "consists of Neiuport and two Bermardins. The points of the scheme devised are Liberal Ministers Congratulated.ated clothes retrieved from a re-

team will be under the command as follow: of the exchange position of steri- The Liberals have also approv-fuse dump in spite of organised

Sir William Jowitt has written ing have been concluded on the Jacques Copeau at the Theatre du been in command 'during the train- The festivities, will commence ed their adhesion, with two dis-rat hunts and the city's invish dis-to his constituency of Preston to following bases

Vieux-Colombier in Paris. sentient voices, Lord Reading pre-infectant drenching many citizens he has agreed to retain his

The ing at Marseilles.

upon Monday, April 4, and termin- In the case of America, it has, theatre was an experimental one, sieur Dumegull, with his staff, will

The French Air Minister, Monate upon Sunday, April 10, sided, and said Mr. Lloyd George of Barcelona are deeing in alarmsition as Attorney-General and been arranged for a was in complete accord with his from the city-Reuter.

is placing himself in the hands of group to undertake, if called

financial and it was closed in 1924. A hand witness the race, and will prob

On the first day His Majesty the Liberal colleagues in supporting!

the locul Labour Party as regards upon, to take up British Govern-ful of us kept together and settled ably arrive at Calshot In Cruiser King will proceed to the Pramane the new Government. He read aj

the next Election.

It is understood that Mr. J. H. total not exceeding $200,000,000. "For five years we studied

ment Dollar Treasury Bills to a at Beaune, in Burgundy. message from Sir John Simon.

Foch on September 8 or 9.-British Ground, where members of the who recently detached himself

Thontas is meeting the executive

Wireless Service,

Royal Family, Civil, Army and the case from the official Liberal party,!

of the Derby Labour Party at the agreement has been reached in forms-singing, elocution, dancing, THE ROUND TABLE school children, as well as mem-

of France, an technique of the theatre in all its |

Navy Officials, Boy Scouts and congratulating the Liberal Minis.

end of next week to explain his principle with a view to making gymnastics, mime, improvisation, ters who had participated in the

decision to join the new Govern- available a formation of the National Gov.

ment-British Wireless, Service.

sum not exceeding the designing of masques and fiye milliards of francs, partly costumes, and ordinary manual ernment.

in the form of credit from labour. Every member of our little French banks and partly by the band had to adapt himself to any issue of British Franc Bills to job that turned up; for instance, the French public.

Le Viol de Lucrece' also designed The actress who plays Lucrece in! the costumes for the elephant, the monkey, and the other animals in 'Noe."

An interesting figure at: the Liberal meeting, over which Lord Reading presided, was Vis- count Grey of Falloden, who has not attended a party meeting since the War. Mr. Lloyd George was unable to attend.

Socialists Separate from

MacDonald..

MR. CHAN CHEE.

37 Years with Messrs.

Gande, Price.

**

STAFF PRESENTATION.. Thirty-seven years' continuous érvice with one company is the proud record of Mr. Chan Chee. whe is retiring from the staff of Messrs. Gando, Price & Company, very shartly.

A gathering of the staff heid in the company's offices yesterday

The Socialists who have separ- evening, Mr. S. C. Pank, the Man- ated from Mr. MacDonald' are also aging Director, who presided, pre holding a meeting.-Reuter

sented Mr. Chan Chee with a black Snowden to Retire. marble clock, suitably inscribed, in It is stated that Mr. Snowden Pengnition of his long connection will retire from politics imme. with Messrs. Gande, Price, and as diately the financial difficulties of a mark of the esteem in which he Britni have been cleared up. has always been held by his col- Mr. MacDonald is not retiring. leagues.

Mr.Snowden has issued a state- Mr. Tank, making the presenta

Mr. Chan Chee-As you

ment that he told Mr. MacDonald lion, said:-- four months ago that he would retire immediately the

are

DISARMAMENT. CONFERENCE.

Mr. Henderson and Chairmanship.

Rugby, Yesterday..

Labour Party, meeting to-day, Mr. In the course of a speech at a meeting of the Parliamentary

Henderson referred to the Chair- manship of the Disarmament Con- ference to which he was elected by the Council of the League of Na-

He tions.

indicated that whe ther he would be free to undertake the duty of Chairmanship depend- ed on development in the Home political situation, British Wire-

Budget shortly severing your connection less Service.

and the large conversion opéra-

with the company and intended re- tions, had been completed, but he ring from business, your col- felt it his duty to remain when leagues have assembled here this the International financial crisis His decision to retire is not connected with

recent. events.

srose.

Attorney-General Continues.

Sir William Jowitt has agreed to continue an Attorney-General. Material for Cabinet.

afternoon to express their regret in losing such a staunch and valu- ed co-worker and comrade and also to wish you God Speed in your new sphere of life.

vice with the Company is some- Your 37 years of continuous ger-

SHIP FATALITY.

Inquiry Into Cook's Death.

ACCIDENTAL SHOT. Mr. Schofield, sitting with a jury,

In

The sum to be borrowed from ich centre is to be for the term of one year.

¡ Morgan's Announcement, Simultaneously with the Bri- tish Treasury's statement, J. P.

FAIR TO SHOWERY.

The Royal Observatory's weather report at 10.40 aim, to- day "states

The depression in the China "Sea la now Central N. W. of the

Paracels, morning North.

The anti-cyclone over N.E. China has moved to South Man- churia.

Forecast: E..winds, moder ate; fair to showery.

contented

the

CONFERENCE.

Gandhi's Attendance.

bers of the general public; will be assembled. His Majesty will lead a Sangvol, a general Act of Thanks- giving. From thence His Majesty will proceed to the Chapel Royal

correspondence isased by the Gov-which will take place in celebra

Rugby, Yesterday.

of the Emerald Buddha and pre- According to a communique and ernment of India to-day in connection of its restoration. There will side over the religious services,

tion with the decision of Mahatma

Gandhi's to attend the Round Table be various public entertainments, In Switzerland and Holland, Conference in London as a repre- including a display of fireworks on For years we

sentative of the Congress Settle- the greensward along the Tanga our ment between Lord Irwin and Sanam Chai and fronting the selves with the humblest efforts. Mahatma Gandhi, published Pratinang on the Palace walls. We toured the Burgundian villages March 5, remains operative. Gov- All these entertainments, etc., playing furces. We performed at ernment will confinue to observe will be in charge of the Ministry the Fetes de Vin, which were held the Settlement and will carefully of the Royal Household. The

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ace again, to fulfil its obligations under the Settlement.-British Wireless Service.

to celebrate the gathering of the consider representation in respect Grand Palace will be decorated and vintage. Once we played in of it, and Congress undertakes, illuminated throughout. market before an audience of 2,000 wine-growers. We produced two plays of a local character which were written by members, of the company. Sometimes we were more ambitious; leaving the homely at mosphere of the Burgundy country. Subscribers Thanked by side, we ventured farther afield,

POSEIDON FUND.

land played in Switzerland and R. N. Benevolent Trust.

Holland."

Two years ago came an event

London, Yesterday,

The celebration will include the presentation of food to the priests, the the doing homage before statues of the former Kings of the Dynasty in the Haw Phradepidor

candles. and a wien tien or procession with

On Wednesday, April 6, the prin- eipal day of the celebrations, which is Chakkri Day, the Memorial which was to have a far-reaching! The sincere thanks of the Royal Bridge will be ceremonially de- effect on this little band of rustle Naval Benevolent Trust to sub-clared open by His Majesty the Morgan and Company announced actors. They performed one of ecribers for the benefit of widows King, who will cross the river by ranged for a $200,000,000 credit in New York that they had ar-their own plays at Lyon. Among and dependants of those who lost it in

ter, are, expressed in Admiralty Fleet Orders to-night-Reuter.

#grand State procession,

thing to be justly proud of. and I at the Central Police Court yester to Britain with a group of Ameri. /the audience was a man called M. their lives in the Poseidon disan- similar to that of Coronation. Day-

am sure your splendid record "Is day, commenced the inquiry into

the circumstances of

second to none in the Colony.

the death of

can banks.

It is expected that the Cat

Andre Obey; inet to-night will have all the:

"Shortly afterwards," M. Saint material on which the Govern

To all appearances you are still the assistant cook of the 8.8. Shan- According to New York cables, Denis explained, "M. Obey wrote ment's policy will be based, so the young and active man, therefore tung, who was fatally wounded by it is believed in New York finan- the Biblical play 'Noe' for us. Dur Cabinet Ministers will have the you should have many years before bullet from the rifle of Mr. cial circles that $26,000,000 out ing the past few weeks Londoners week-end to consider it. They you in which to enjoy your hard- E G. Long, second officer, on of the recent $125,000,000 credit have had the opportunity of seeing are convinced that all the plans earned retirement.

August 6. After evidence had to the Bank of England was used this play; they have been wonder- 'been taken, the hearing was ad- in the past week for the support fully enthusiastic about it; but it

will be ready for Parliament by September 8-Reuter.

AMY JOHNSON.

On Way to

Harbin.

Mukden, To-day.

it was the express wish of the Journed until September 8, for the of sterling, as the weekly state-really is nothing now.

A LONE VOYAGE.

Round the World in a Ketch.

A Royal pavilion will be erected on the West bank of the river and when His Majesty has taken his seat there the central bascules of the bridge will be opened and the vessels of the Royal Navy will pass in review down the river. I am pleased to inform you that

This concluded, His Majesty will proceed by motor car along the whole of your colleagues that a auit- evidence of Mr. Long, who is atment of the Federal Reserve "It is founded on the Greek William Albert Robinson arrived road to the great circle near Klong able memtento be presented to you present absent from the Colony. Bank shows an expansion of that tradition, and recalls the period at Villefranche (France), on July Sarn and, on returning thence, will on your retirement as a mark of The chief cook of the ship de- amount in' acceptances held. when drama and religion were one. 25, in a 32-foot ketch after a lone embark upon one of the Royal esteem and appreciation of the posed to hearing a shot fired, and

Immediately Effective.

Like a Greek play, 'Noo' is written voyage lasting 3 years good fellowship that have always the assistant cry out.

almost State barges and proceed in pro- He realised

round one central character. Even round the world. He set out from cession up to the Royal landing. existed during the many years youth the shot came from the upper

New York, Yesterday, the introduction of the Noah's Ark Connecticut in 1928, visited have been co-workers.

I have deck, bus did not know who could

There will be entertainments, in The credit is to become effec-animals has a precedent; for in the Panama, New Guinea, India and both ancient and modern styles, therefore much pleasure in asking have fired it.

tive immediately. One hundred mediaeval French farces and fables Africa, and was twice captured by arranged along the two sides of the Miss Amy Johnson hopped off at your acceptance of this souvenir Captain Lumaden, Marine and fifteen American banking animals often played an important Arabian pirates. He will shortly river by the Ministry of the In- 5.01 o'clock this morning for Her.which has been gultably inscribed Superintendant, for Mesars, But-houses are participating. As the part."

to commemorate the occasion, and terfield and Swire, suggested that | British Government draws we trust you will give it a pro- the man would not have been hit credit it. will deposit Treasury hopes at some later date to arrange M. Saint-Deniz stated that he minent position in your household, he had been working in

The religious services in connec- the Billa with J. P. Morgan & Co.,

tion with the opening of the bridge so that it may bring happy recol- galley, where he should have been.

a further visit to London. A

will take place at Wat Sudasna,. lection of the many years' good A steward gave evidence as to

Franco-British Agreement. studio has been acquired in the A bill intituled an Ordinance to where, they will be attended by His The present constitution of, the fellowship that have always exist informing the second officer. The

suburbs of Paris, where the com- amend the Official Signatures Fees Majesty, Wat Sudaana was the Board of Examiners is published ed between us.

chlef. officer was. ashore at the

It is officially announced that pany's training and experimental Ordinance, 1868, is published in the rat. Wat erected by His Majesty. for general information.

With these, few words I will ask | time."

a Franco-British financial agree work will continue, and several Government Gazette.

The objects and reasons state:

King Buddha Yot Fah. A. E. Wood, Chairman; Rev. H. everyone present to be upstanding Sergeant Walch, who was ment has been concluded. It is other foreign visits are being ar R Wells, O.BR. J. Wood, and drink to your long life, health examining the arms aboard, said understood that France will lend ranged.

The popular entertainments in This Ordinance, raises to $10 the DW. Tratman, C.M.G., R. E. and prosperity, coupled with the he was informed of the accident by Britain" 240,000,000, half in the

fee for the signature of the Gov. the vicinity of the bridge will last Lindsell, Law Yan-pak, Yu Wan, earnest wish that you will outlive two Chinese. Later, the second form of credits by private banks

ernor, except as provided by the for three days and three nights. Land Registration Ordinance, 1844, On Friday and Saturday, April officer told him that he had ac and half by the issue of France

at present. This Ordinance further his succession, to the Throne. raises to $5 the fee for the respec- Audience will be given in the tive signatures of the Colonial Chakkri Maha Prasat Hall of the Secretary, Secretary for Chinese Grand Palace on the 9th'' Instant

bin.-Reuter,

EXAMINING BOARD,

North, R. A. D. Forrest.

Paris, Yesterday.

on

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cross the Atlantic on the way home.

SIGNATURE FEES.

terior.

N. L. Smith, G. R. Bayer, R. A. C. the tick of the clock that you have identally discharged a shot whilet for public subscription in the that amount to the French and where however, the fee is also $10 8 and 9, His Majesty will celebrate

honoured us by accepting. Members of the Sub-Committee Mr. Chan Chee, in reply, said

cleaning his, Winchester ride. shape of one year Treasury Americen Governments. for the examination of subordinate that words could not express his There was a bullet hole in the dock Bonds bearing interest at 41⁄4 per officers of the Police and Goal. in deep appreciation of the beautifu

Hoover Sanctions Credit.

New York, Yesterday. English, Chinese and Hindustani-present he had just received from times he had had with them all. by France's Share, Assistants to the Secretary for his old colleagues. He could as-

According to the Washington "I deeply regret leaving you all," Chinese Affaira Divisional Super-sure them it would occupy an he concluded, but I trust I shall 000 is to be subscribed half by Times, Mr. Hoover has sanction or of Public Works, Inspector Gen-minate on Sunday, April 10, when Part of the credit of $400,000, correspondent of the New York Affairs, Colonial Treasurer. Dires and the entire function will ter-

perintendents of Police and Ex- and whenever he looked at it it visiting you now and again." (Ap- It is understood that Britain tain Reuter's American Ser-Services, Supertendent of Imports Army Navy and Boy Scouts will Intendents of Police, Assistant Su- honoured place in his household. have the pleasure of occasionally America and balf by France ed an £80,000,000 credit to Brieral of Police, Harbour Master, there will a grand review on the Director of Medical and Sanitary Pramane Ground, in which the would remind him of the "happy plause.)

will hand over Tresaury Bonds to vice.

and. Exports, and Clerk of Councils.participate..

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