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SIX China Mail

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TO-DAY'S

DOLLAR - The

closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/4 9/16.

DOW

ESTABLISHED 1845.

No. 27,948

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1931.

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

CHINA

The Hall Mark of a Superlative Product

DUNLOR

CHINA

AND

JAPAN -

DR. SZE URGES INTERVENTION,

NONNI RIVER

JAPAN SAYS CHINA TO BLAME.

Geneva, Yesterday. The League Secretariat has

DISMISSALS FROM THE NAVY.

Some Plymouth Marines Included.

BUT ONLY 24.

London, Yesterday.

that a small number of men have It is reported from Plymouth

zeen discharged from the Royal Marines Plymouth Division, the eason given being that their services are no longer required. The men concerned are stated to have recently served on H.M.S.

Later.

The Admiralty declines to ake a statement.

Still Later.

issued the text of a communica-Rodney. tion from Dr. Sze declaring that; following a notification from the Japanese Chairman at Hellung kiang, the Provincial Govern- mell withdrew troops from Nomi Bridge in pursuance of. the Chinese Government's pledge to do everything to avoid aggra- vating the conflict, but the only result was that on the morning of November 4 the Japanese ad- vanced beyond the north bank of the river and captured three

Chinese guards. When this set

met with no resistance, over hundred Japanese troops fired the Chinese killing and wounding several score of Chinese, who were compelled to return the tire in self-defence. Several hundred) Japanse then continued a hot at-j tack until nightfall.

As the

RADIO AND EMPIRE

B.B.C.'S COLOSSAL SCHEME.

NEW STATION

CATER FOR BRITISH ABROAD.

TO-DAY'S RACES.

Interesting Contests Promised.

MR. FROST AND HIS WINNING CHANCES.

£60,000 AT STAKE

DISPUTE OVER A WINNING TICKET.

IN IRISH SWEEP

JUDGE TO HEAR MORE ARGUMENTS.

[By "Wombat.") Not for many a day has such n array of talent been promis d for competition as will be ompeting in this afternoon's fong Kong Jockey Club at Happy Eleventh Extra Meeting of the

London, Yesterday. : alley. The first race is schedul-wnership of

Judgment on facts, relating to to start at 2 p.m.

the successful ticket in the Irish Sweep on the I don't suppose, in any partnst Grand National to the extent f the world, has three St.

All the London

EXHIBITION

WEALTH OF ARTISTIC TREASURES.

.

Versatility and Skill.

LARGE CROWDS.

Yesterday afternoon and night, of the three days and that the saw the second day of the Chinn number is limited only by the re- Exhibition. The crowd that strictions of time and space. flocked to see China's arts and 1,250 children will go home with crafts was even more than the an increased knowledge

Chinese visitors was encour- they are made. But it is not only Irst day, and the vast majority beautiful things and of how of

London, Yesterday.

iging.

the children who will benefit. The intention of proceeding

The re-opening ceremony was There is not a single grown-up nimediately with plans for the

winced by the Rev. E. Get profit by his experience here. ommenced with a Prayer pro-visitor to the exhibition who will reetion of a shortwave Emried

'owell, followed by an address of We have been accused in Hong The Royal Marines Barracks.roadcasting station at Daventry

he Rev. W. Walton Rogers. He Here is our chance to disprove velcome by the Vice-Chairman, Kong of lymouth, deny that any men

id:"It is my privilege, on this aspersion on our character # gross materialism. vere discharged to-day. s announced by the British Logers beca conducted on the £60,000, was delivered by chalf of the Committee, to wel-he chowing our appreciation of

Broadcasting Corporation., Plansame card. But here we are, in Justice Meredith in the Dublin ome 'n connection with it were dis-long Kong, with three such High Court to-day,

the Hon. Mr. W. T. the highest forms of Chinese art. ussed at the last Imperial Con- mportant events on the pro-suitors belonged to a

Jouthorn and the Hon. Dr. Kotu- We have here gathered together It is unofficially stated in Ply-,

vall, who are opening to-day's for our delight some of the chof- mouth that there have been erence, but difficulties of financ for some of the cracks of other talian colony. Plaintiff's claim-

'ramme. And that's not all,

Exhibition.

cest available gems of the artis- dismissals in any branch ng the service on a permanent

The aim of the Exhibition tic genius of China and we can following basis hitherto

will be in opposition. :d to be co-partners with defen- o-day's contests will be written iter dwelling on the unprevhich do not ordinarily meet the each have our special fancy in postponed de- Therefore, I fell sanguine that lunt in the ticket.

like that of its prototype of promise our supporters that they '928) is to give a bird's eye view vill find The Judge. of certain aspects of Chinese life time and money well repaid. We their expenditure of seen during the Season just edented conflict of evidence, ye of the Hong Kong resident. "Things lown as some of the very best inishing.

Chinese," The carefully selected exhibits whether we prefer pictures or came to the conclusion that the

Well, Many of the candidates in to vinning number was inserted dea of the wealth of China's utilitarian handicrafts, all are of Chinese art will give some porcelain or ivory or the more lay's events will probably be at after the draw in the pooling artistic

short price; nevertheless, it is

treasures in bronze, here, and who among us is so etter to back a sure winner at a agreement which specified others. porcelain and painting. These old hort price than a bad loser at a fe also found that there was a the love of Beruty, which is a beauty

vill be a revelation to many, of that conversational agreement about Mr. Frost has a good day in an extra ticket, and adjourned front of him, as he appears to hearing for a fortnight to hear be riding all the best ponics: So further arguments whether this would advise bettors to have vinning ticket was allocated to list on Mr. Frost whenever he the pool-Reuter. rides.

the

Service

he trouble at Invergordon, ex-velopment of an experimental ept the twenty-four men mon- ined in the Admiralty state-ervice. Now, however, the need

ment of November 3. It is be- from Gn

ieved a few Marines are included coupled with a strong desire ex- Imperial viewpoint, mong them.-Reuter.

ITALIAN CONVENT FAIR.

Japanese forces are continually Convent Annual Charity Fair wa

In glorious sunshine the Italian increasing there is urgent need opened this morning. for League intervention in order

Owing to the indisposition of

to avoid the gravest of complica-Mrs. E. R. Hallifax, who was to tions.

have officiated at the opening, the Right Rev. Bishop Valtorta per formed the ceremony.

Japanese Version. Simultaneously a telegram has been issued, which has been re-i

The aim of the Fair seems to be ceived from the Japanese delega- give value for money, for the tion from Mukden, stating that bicies on sale and offered as the despatch of Japanese troops Prizes at the various stalls, are ex- is due to the urgent need of receptionally good. Admission to pairing the bridge, also saying the Bazaar is free, but tickets may that the Commander of the obtained which may be ex- Kwangtung Army has received changed for a prize, among which instructions to withdraw upon ed garments, hand-painted scarves, are handsome cushions, embrotuer. the completion, of the repairs.

The telegram details the inci- crochet and knitted apparel, both dents which occurred on Novem for ladies and gentlemen. 2 and 3 when Chinese fired on the Japanese who, in the latter

There are raffles galore, aml numerous side shows that require

esc, lost fiftten men, althoug both skill and luck, Handsome

they prominently

Japanese flags.Reuter.

displayed

BOARD OF ARBITRATORS.

The following have been appoint-

prizes are offered everywhere. A home-made candy and sweet stall exhibits ita templing confections is the corner of the garden where none can pass without a watering ¡mouth,

FINE.

The Royal Observatory's re- Jasurd this morning

port states:

The typhoon is about 200 miles East of Manda, moving N.W.

The anti-cyclone is centred W.S.W. of Shanghal, moving

E.

The Japanese depression is centred near Hakodate, mov log N.N.E.

Local Forecast: N. E. winds, fresh; fine.

The following telegram was received from the Man.la Ob- servatory by the American Con- sulate General this morning:

Manila October 7, 9 a.m. Typhoon in about 124 degrecs Long E 14 degree Lat moving N.W.

ed to determine the amount of comane may purchase handmade ar

Inside the hall of the Convent pressed throughout the Empire, | · pensation to be paid in respect of ticles at ridiculously low prices. Particularly Crown Colonies, de-

the resumption of Kowloon Inland and the approach of Christmas termined the Corporation to pro- Lot No. 1184:-

enders this an opportune time to ceed without any further delay. Mr. Thomas Maynard Hazlerigg, seize some of the bargains. M.C., Justice of the Peace, Chair- The Band of the St. Louis In-The object will be to get as many dustrial School will play selections listeners-in as possible through- Mr. Henry Edward Goldsmith, throughout the day and also to-out the Empire to listen-in to a J.P., nominated by His Excellency morrow.

man.

the Governor.

ין

Mr. Alfred James Lang,

Chairman on behalf of the own-

ers.

programme from the Home Coun- try at the most convenient hours,

Architect. nominated by the BANK NOTES IN CIRCULATION, for listeners-in, but details of times and operation depend on The returns of the average experiments. The Chairman appoints Monday, amount of bank nates in circula-

Several wave- November 16, 1931, at 2.15 o'clock tion and of specie in reserve in engths will be used in order to in the afternoon, at the Land Office, Hong Kong, during the month provide the best reception under Courts of Justice, Hong Kong, as ended October 81, 1931, as cer-varying conditions.-Reuter. the time and place for the Board to tified by the Managers of the res commence ite, sittings.

UNIVERSITY COURT.

His Excellency the Governor hes been pleased, to nominate the fol- lowing as Members of the Court of the University of Hong Kong for a further period of three years, with ellect from October 20, 1931:-

Daniel John Lewis.

Sum Pak Ming.

Wong Tak Kwong,

COMPULSORY LABOUR.

The provisions of the draft Con- vention concerning Forced or Com. pulsory Labour adopted by the International Labour Conference at

pective Banks is as follows:-

SECURITIES LODGED BY M.B. OF I

cara

ong one.

Mr. Johnnie Heard will not be, riding, as he is suffering from an injured foot.

SELECTIONS.

1st Race:-

Sonny Boy.

Sunny Day.

Sans Souci.

2nd Race:t.

..

Woodland Stag. Kilrea. Raindrop.

3rd Race:-

Orlando.

King's Council. The Plover.

4th Race:

Valorous.

Go'd Key.

Wonderful Stag.

5th Race:

The Tiger. Lobster Bay. Little Thunder.

6th Race:

Apollo. Foxing Err. Wisdom Stag.

7th Race:-

The Grouse, Flornotta.

Bay of Bellingham.

8th Pace:-

Noukhail. Scranoit.

As You Like It.

OYAL MAIL SHIPPING

COMPANY.

A Scheme of Decentralisation.

"HOI FOOK” AND “HỘI HONG”

Yesterday's Trials.

The trials of the two Twin Screw Motor Vessels Hoi Fook and Hol Hong recently launched

OF

80

the

will

Bophisticated sight of sheer distinguishing characteristic of thrill to his soul. We live in a not bring 1 he Chinese people.

mechanical age when manufac-

•

The work of the Chinese crafts-tures are turned out in thou- men illustrates a versatility and sands to a set pattern. It is well kill, which is unsurpassed in for us to be reminded that there ny land, and is of special inter-still exist craftsmen who find joy at to us from the West, where and delight in their craft, men machinery has largely ousted who can produce things which craftsmanship.

are both good and beautiful, The lectures and, plays in the terms which, with all respect to Theatre Royal give a unique op- the ancient philosophers, are not portunity of seeing representa-lways synonymous. tions of the family life of the few chances in Hong Kong to We have Chinese; a family life wherein 'see the gems of Chinese Art and lies the secret of the long con- we owe a great debt to the pro- tinuance of the Chinese race. moters of this Exhibition for

It is the hope of the organisers giving us the chance to enlarge it the yard of the South China that the Exhibition will be of our experience and to broaden Ship Building Co., Ltd., took value in adding to the general our outlook. place yesterday,

knowledge of things Chinese, Bo Both vessels came up to the stimulating an interest in Chin-| required standard, and attained a ese culture.

Art of a People. For art does broaden our out- ook Wars may rage, Govern-

speed of 8 knots on trial. The But we would not stop there. weight of each vessel is 300 tons The spirit which inspired the Ex-ments may come and go, empires d.w., and they will be used for the hibition is that which has in-ay rise and fall, but through. opening of a new and regular spired all true missionary enter them all the art of a people sub- freight service between Hong rise, namely, the desire to bring influence and universal in its ap sists. Art is overlasting in its and Wuchow. They are expect to China a knowledge of that ed to make the maiden trip early faith, which is the foundation of heal. We may not know the lan- next week.

all that is best in our British age of Greece or of China but There were a number of guests civilisation. We trust that as a on board for the trial trip of the result of the Exhibition, there should lead us to a better appre- their art speaks to us in a lan- Lunge we can

understand and Hoi Fook.

will be a quickened interest in the work of Christian missions lation of their genius, and

greater respect for their civilisa- tion.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have much pleasure in declaring the Exhibition re-opened. We wish

'n China.

a

CHEUNG CHAU NOTES.

I will now ask the Hon. Mr. From Our Own Correspondent] W. T. Southorn to address 08." An interesting ceremony look Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn. place on Monday last when 10 men The Hon. Mr. Wilfrid T. vou a pleasant afternoon and we and 9 women were baptized in the Southorn, C.M.G., in addressing hope you will be impelled by waters of the harbour by the Rev. the gathering sald:-"Ladies and what you see to purchase exam- Grant, of the Pentel Mission. The Gentlemen, the China Exhibi-ples of the various arts, and work of this mission has been tion was formally opened yester-crafts so that there may be plea- steadily growing. Considerable day by His Excellency the Gov- ure for yourselves and profit for interest was manifested in the ernor. ceremony by the onlookers in som-all of it yesterday, I am sure, biron is being hel

Those of you who saw the objects for which the Exhi pans and by those on shore. Sev-wish to visit it again, those who eral members of the Mission ot aw part wish to complete their C.M.G., LL.D. spoke in Chiness. The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall Yaumati were present.

inspection and those who haven't, The following is a translation of During the coming week, a Re-seen it at all are impatient to his speech, which keeps rather treat is to be held in the New sample the pleasures which await closely to the form as well as the Banka-

Zealand cottages by the clergy of them, Chartered Bank

The following statement of the

Consequently you will substance of the original: that and other Missions, similar to not wish me to detain you long of India.

securities lodged with the Crown

that conducted earlier in the year. Javer the re-opening ceremony. Australis and

Agents by the Mercantile Bank of

The annual "burn off" on the. China.....$24,220,672 $ 8,300,000* India, Limited, against their notes

I must, however, congratulate with the cars is not so convincing. Lantau Hill afforded A Hong Kong and

in circulations is published' for

pretty the promoters on the excellent to see with the eyes; to do ight on Filday night. Reorganisation of the Royal blaze on the foothilla was unusual. ing us all a chance to see and intelligible as to demonstrate it: to. general information under Section & Mail Shipping group, under a The bonfire came a day late for carn something about things of have knowledge la not so useful as: A large idea they have conceived of giv-scribe an operation is not, so poration 127,849,00 112,000,000+ the Mercantile Bank Note fade policy of decentralisation on a Gay Fawkes' Celebration.

Ordinance, 1911, (Ordinance No. 66 geographical basis, is understond

which most of us at present to disseminate it; and to possess is. of 1911):-

to have been completed by votGrant retained from the U.S. only arts and crafts.

The Rov. Mr. Grant, and Mrs know far too little, viz., Chinese not so pleasurable as to share the Amount Latest

ing of trustees, according to the recently. Security Total ...$155,657,170 $121,050,000 5 Treasury

We have anoesension with others. The sip'ri "Shipping World," and that they In addition Sterling Securities

chance during the exhibition to of these words is embodied in this Bonda pay. ara deposited with the Crown

increase in wisdom and it is to Exhibition whose aims have been ro 100

this educative side of the exhibi- counted. In full by Sir Shou-son Agents valued at $1,255,700. In adultion Securities, deposit.

tlon that I would invite your Chow. Oboying the behest of the ed with the Crown Agents and Straits Government valued at 23,078,000.

Shanghai Banking Cur.

Mercantila Bank of In- dia, Ltd.

AVITAZO Specle Amat. In Reserve

3,695,594

1,300,0008

able

market prier

in 1933/85 ..£180.000 92-05

The International Convention re- inting to the Treatment of Prison ers of War, aigned at Genera on

NEW POLICY.

London, Yesterday,

re at present considering hel dencial and other interests in-

"It has been said that to hear.

volved. The scheme, envisages wears ago, is to form a group in special attention to-day. In this Committee, and keenly sensible of smaller grouns covering the At-holding company concerned large-congratulations to the promoters plies, I have, perforce, to exhibit my the formation of a number of tself: and there will also be a connection I would offer special the honour which that behest Im antic South America; West, ly with matters of finance. South and East Africa; Austra

for their happy thought in en-ignorance in speaking after the The new policy is directly con-couraging the school children of wise words of the Hon. Colonial is Majesty in respect of this important coastal shipping, eclated £200,000,000 merger tioh. I um told that 1,250 chil-

dren are to visit it in the course • (Continued on Page 12.)

Genova on June 28, 1980, will be: In addition Securities deposited July 27, 1929, has been rated by Hn and New Zealand; while the trary to Lord Kylsant's contem-Hong Kong to attend the exhibi- Secretary..

applied to Hong Kong as from

June 8; 1952.

with the Crown Agente value

af £180,000,

Colony.

quired by Lord Kylsant. some Reuter