1931-11-28 — Page 1

OSIXO

+

Studebaker offers you, in a moder. ate price range, the same outstand-: ing englacering achievement - Free Wheeling which has been adopted, intact and unmodified, by America's two finest cars Pierce-Arrow and Lincoln.

Studebaker cars hold more stock ear speed and endurance records than all other makes combined.

HONG KONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.

:

(Incorporated in Hong Kong.)

China Mail

No. 27,966

ST. ANDREW'S

STAKES

SOME GOOD STAYERS TO SPORT SILK TO-DAY

INTERESTING AUSTRALIAN RACE

(BY WOMBAT.)

A large attendance is expect-jeverything around the race course ed at Happy Valley this after-looking brand new, and I have noon, when the Hong Kong no doubt racegoers will appre- Jockey Club will run its Twelftheinte this to the full. Extra Meeting.

The principal, race on the pro- gramme is the St. Andrew's Staken over a distance of one mile and a half. As some very fine ponies have been entered for this event, I am sure it will be the most interesting race of the day.

Fast racing should be the or- der of the day, as the ponies will be racing on a part of the old course, which is in fine con- dition and very fust.

Big fields are expected to be acen in every ovent, and a num- ber of riders will be on hand to ride for the different stables.

The Dunbar Stable has a num- ber of good ponies starting, and I should not be surprised to see them get away with the two prin- cipal races of the meeting.

There are a number of handi- cap events, which appear open, and, in consequence, there is a chance of an outsider or two bob- bing up at the meeting.

Great improvements have been made in the betting depart- ment, and new betting counter have been built in both the Members' and the Public En- closures.

The Clerk of the Course has

BOMBING OF

CHINCHOW.

U.S. State Department

PERTURBED.

Washington, Yesterday.

SELECTIONS.

1st Race:-

Noukhail. The Gomeril. Wise Stag.

2nd Race:-

The Tiger. Nippy.

King's Counsel.

3rd Race:-

Imperial Hall,

Christmas Belle. Morning Star.

4th Race:-

Sitting Bull. Coronation Eve. Gleneagles...

5th Race:

Heliotrope Leaf.

Scarprit, Amte.

6th Race:-

Boxing Eve. Valorous.

Wonderful Stag.

7th Race:---

St. Moritz. Evening Star. Fritz..

8th Race:-

Brunswick Hall, Blue Heaven. Fi-Fa..

FRANCE AND

BRITAIN.

Question of

Imports

ESTABLISHED 1845.

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1931.

INDIAN FINANCE

REPORT OF FEDERAL STRUCTURE COM.

CAUTION URGED

TRIBUTE TO LORD

SANKEY.

Rugby. Yesterday,

The closing Plenary Session

BURMA RTC

PRINCE OPENS

CONFERENCE.

TO-DAY'S

DOLLAR - The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/4 6/18.

ary,

Supreme

NOTICE

We have removed to

"SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST” Bldg.

No. 3, Wyndham, Street,

3rd Floor. Phone 24554.

DUNLOP RUBBER CO., (CHINA) ŁYD.

ST. ANDREW'S NIGHT

PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

NEW $ LINER

S.S. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE.

BRILIANT SCENE HERE TO-MORROW

LORD PEEL ELECTED

CHAIRMÁN.

U.S. LATEST AND

FINEST.

crowning

Rugby, Yesterday, Hailed as the The Burma Round Table Confer-chievement of American ship-

+

IN HONG KONG

SCOTS CELEBRATE WITH JUBILEE BALL

GREAT SOCIAL FUNCTION.

OBSERVED IN CUSTOMARY MANNER AT PENINSULA HOTEL.

uilding and engineering, the A fount of colour, with kilts and Bodyguard of the Scottish. Com- of the Indian Round Table Con-jence, which has been called together new $8,000,000 turbo-electric tartans, ladies in the latest clea-pany of the HK.V.D.C., with their ference will begin to-morrow. to seek the greatest possible agree-ropolled express liner, Pre- tions, and brilliant uniforme, Pipers, and following walked in Forty delegates have already in- ment regarding the future constitusident Coolidge. the latest addi-marked the Jubilee Ball of the pars, the Chieftain and Sir Willion dicated their intentions to speak, tion of, Burma and the relations of tion to the Dollar Line fleet, will Hong Kong St. Andrew's Society, Peel, the Vice-Chieftain and Lady and two sessions daily, on Satur- Burma with India, was opened this arrive in Hong Kong, to-morrow, held in the Peninsula Hotel last Peel, and the Past Presidents of the day and Monday, are contem-

from the builders' yards at night.

Bociety. It made ita WAY to plated, the Conference conclud. morning in the King's Robing Room Newport News, Virginia, under Many and attractive were the the Rose Room where the Band

at the House of Lords. The Confer the command of Captain K. A. decorations. ing. probably, on Tuesday with

played the National Anthem, fol- ence was Inaugurated with a speech Ahlin, a veteran of the Dollar a statement of Government's by the Prince of Wales, and the Line service.

In the ante-chamber, facing the lowing which Mra, Stevenson policy by the Prime Minister.

guests as they stepped out of the greeted His Excellency the Gov- The work of the Federal Struc- brilliant and picture que

stately apartment presented Sponsored by Mrs. Calvin lifts, was a large portrait of e: nor and Lady Peel, and then the ture Committee was completed

scene Coolidge, wife of the former Pre-Robert Burns, flanked by illumin- bull was declared open, when His Royal Highness entered vident, this palatial liner was sted to-day with the acceptance of

thistics. The two Ball Dancing then opened with the the report on Financial Admin. Most of the Burmese delegates, and 'aunched at the yards of the Rooms, the Roof Garden and Rose first State lancers,. In which the

many of the distinguished guests Newport News Shipbuilding and Room were decorated with Clan official seta were: The Chief from Burms and India, who attend Drydock Company, on February Shields and thistles. The report recalls that the

Behind the tain's set: Mr. A. Stevenson and earlier report agreed that, dur-d. wore richly coloured national 21. of this year. Water from dais in the Rose Room was dis- Lady Peel, H.E. the G.O.C. and MiTM*

dress, ing the period of transition, In

the "ald swimming hole" on the played the Stewart Arms (the Stevenson, H.E. the Admiral And certain circumstances that might The Prince referred to the deep Coolidge farm in Vermont was Chieftain's clan) while in the op Mrs. E. R. Hallifax, the Hon, ariso outside the aphere of ke interest taken in the welfare of his used to christen the vessel. posito end of the 100m hung the Colonial Secretary and Mm. W. T. served Subjects, the Governor-people in Burma by the King Electric Equipment. MacGregor Shield. At the far end Southorn; and the Vice-Chieftain's.

istration.

General must be given liberty to Emperor callvened by his recollec- Electrically equipped through of the Roof Garden was the Gunnect: Dr. G. D. R. Black and Mrs. act on his own responsibility, tion of the visit which His Majesty out with all of the latest devices Shield (the Vice-President's clan) Black; the Commodoro and Mrs. end must be given powers to im- the King and Her Majesty the for safety and comfort at sea flanked by thistles, while over the Walker, Sir Viliam Hornell plement his decision. The ma- Queen paid to Burma 26 years ago, from the enormous Westing door hung the Hong Kong St. An- and Mrs. Mackle, Mr. Bonger and jority of the Committee adheres and recalled also the warmhearted house motors which drive her drew's Society creat

Mrs. Dyer.

·

to the principles enunciated in welcome which he, himself, had re-win screws down to the small The corridor leading from the Supper was, servod at 11.80, the previous report. They feel ceived there 10 years ago. Having at stateroom fan motor, the ball rooms to "Auchtermuchty" the bargle being played in by strongly that the financial crisis, wished the Conference good speed for President Coolidge is regarded as was decorated with greenery while Piper W. C. K. Mackie, Mr. v. D. which has since overwhelmed their labours, the Prince withdrew, the finest product ever turned "Auchtermuchty" itself was fur-Wyllie carried the hagald and which, both the United Kingdom and Lord Peel was elected Chair-ut by American shipbuilders, ther glorified by a painting of Mr. A. W. Brown the barley bree. and India in common with so man.-British Wireless Service. Tribute to American Merchant Robert Burns (done by Mr. A. By courtesy of Lent: CoƏL many other countries, has still

Duncan) and a large pleture de Bennett and Officers, the Pipe recla further reinforced the necessity

for the caution with which this

question was approached inst STOP

January. In the conditions of uncertainty and instability pre- valling, it would serve no useful purpose to attempt now to decide upon a precise means to nasute and command confidence in the stability of a new order and safe transition from the old.

The majority, therefore, records that its conclusions, reached in the carlier report, form an appro- priate basis for approach to the AND TARIFFS.

task of framing the constitution- al definition of powers and inter- Paris, Yesterday.

play in the sphere of finance of the various elementa which will Reports that Japanese planes The French Government has compose the federal authority had bombed Chinchow have decided to undertake immediate they envisage, and that it would' caused great, concern in the negotiations with the British be premature, at this stage, to State Department.

Government with a view to ar- elaborate the applications of The United States* Govern-iving, at the soonest possible these conclusions. While prepar- ment has made a representation late, an agreement on the safe to explore more fully the nug- to the Japanese Government guarding of reciprocal interests gestion of the Advisory Finance urging that Chinshow should'n both countries, in view of the Council they cannot, on the basis not be attacked, and has received measures taken by the British of recent discussions, commit assurances from Tokyo that no Government which affect so themselves to the view that such attack was contemplated. ravely an important part of such a council would adequate,|

Mr. Stimson said that in view try of Commerce. Reuter.

French exports, states the Minis-ly secure effective maintenance of confidence in the credit of In- of these assurances from Baron

Idia which must be essential test Shidehara he was at a loss to

understand the reports that the PORTUGUESE CLERK Japanese had decided to attack Chinchow.

He also said that on Novem- ber 23 he had Instructed the

Amoasando inform Baron the United

United States in Tokyo to

Shidchara that

States regarded with frent

FINED FOR ASSAULT.

King's Theatre Incident.

of the measures necessary in the

sphere of finance.

tributes to the Chairman, Lord

At the close of the meeting.

Sankey, and the Conference offi cials were voiced by Mr. Sastri Sir Tei Sapru, Mr. Jinnah and others. Mr. Sastri attributed the spirit of cordiality with which Mr. R. Ribeiro, a clerk of the the Committee's work had been apprehension the reports Mercantile Bank at the Central carried on chiefly to the absolute that the Japanese were planning rolice Court yesterday afternoon, impartiality of the Chairman an attack on Chinchow. Baron was fined $10 for assulting Loand the manner in which he had Shidehara then replied that he Shun, an employer of a tobacco held up before members the idea and the War Minister and Chief store on November 8. Bibelro, was of a future United India whose of Staff. had agreed that no has also ordered to pay $5 as compen Interests transcended those of tilo action was intended against зation to the complainant.“ Chinchow, and orders.. to that

any part. According to the prosecution, effect had been issued to the which was led by Mr. P. H. Sin the Sankey assured them of his own In thanking the speakers, Lord Manchurian command.-Reutor. Incident occurred In the front stall attachment to the idea of a booking lobby of the King's Theatre. Federal India. In his view.

BERT HINKLER SAFE.

St. Louis, Senegal,

Yesterday.

There was a rush for seats, owing Federal India was not only pos- to the fact that the "Whoopposible hat it was probable. Bri- Girls" were billed to appear. Lotish Wireless Service. Shun was standing' in a queue · la front of defendant, and the latter Anxiety concerning the safety by his jostling and pushing, caused A. M. L. Soares (instructed by Mr. of Bert Hinkler has been dissip-Lo Shun to turn round repeatedly M. D'Almada Remedios) for the ated. He arrived here at 2 and struck Lo, causing his nose to defence. Lo Shun denied having o'clock in the afternoon. from bloed:

called Ribeiro-a "ani ́yeung kwai | Natal--Ruuter.

by Mr. (Portugese devil)".

In cross-examination

Marine. The President Coolidge is the picting a boy and girl in the were played by the P'pe Band of argest liner ever built in the fields, with the following at the the Argyll and Sutherland; High- landers. The Bo'yguard was

PRESS United States for an American foot of the painting:

Washington, Yesterday.

on

The news received to-night of a Japanese advance Chinchow, in violation of Baron Shidehara's pledge, is expected to result in £ sharp, swift American pro- test, probably under the Nine Power Treaty.-Reu- tor's American Service.

I

Nanking, Yesterday. With reference to China's appeal to the Council to take some decisive action with a view to preventing any con- flict between Chinese and Japanese

the forces in .neighbourhood of Chinchow, a prominent spokesman of Government the National said to-day, that this step was taken for the purpose of placing, once more on re- cord, the fact that China had been, and is, consistent- ly pursuing a policy of moderation and is willing to contribute her share to pre- vent any aggravation of the situation. The object, Ig simply to interpose some neu- tral body between the Chinese and Japanesa forces so that there could be no possibility of any clash. There can be no question of doubt that the existing Chinese civil author.. ity will remain intact in any such area where such a neu- tral body is be stationed. Maintenance of peace and order therein will continue to be the duty of the Chinese' Police force. The whole pro». position is merely intended as a temporary, expedient, pend- ing a general settlement of the Manchurian question." If, however, Japan wishes: de-. liberately to aggravate the situation by invading Chin- chow it is certain China in salf-defence will resist it with force-Bino News Bervice.

steamship company, and the com- "I kiss'd her ower and over under the command of 2/Lieut. bined experience of the entire Dollar Line fleet has been drawn

again,

A. W. Brown and 2/Lost T. P. Amang the brigs o' barley." Saunderson.. ... pon to make this vessel and As in former yea:s dancing Cables of greetings were her sister ship, the s.s. President took place in the Rose Room and sent yesterday morning by Hoover, the finest achievement Roof Garden, and supper on the the Hong Kong St. Andrew's of the American Merchant Mar- Brat floor. The attendance num-Society to 29" kindred 80- inc. This gigantic steel twin berod 1,100, and th's number being cletles in various parts of the Far screw vessel has a displacement less than last year's record of East. as far afield as Bombay and of 33,800 tons, a sea speed of 1,800.

Yokohama. This year's 'slogan' of over 22 knots, and has accom-

the local Society to brethren else- medation for 1,260 passengers

The official opening of the ball where I "Wha's like us.Steven....... and a crew of 800: Six of her took place at 9.30 p.m. sharp. son, Chieftain." Many replies ine decks are given over to pub-The procession was headed by a have already been received, also lic rooms and passenger accom-] nodations.

Official Opening.

Un-to-Date in Every Respect part in the operation and naviga When planning this super

greetings from Past Presidents and members of the local Society who are at present at Home. :

Greetings

་

iner, the Dollar Line officials tion of this ultra modern vessel.

Greetings frae Salgon, Seate called upon the research and en-Navigating officers depend al-

Ferrier, Chieftain.. gineering resources of the West-most entirely upon it at all times Bangkok Scota Send Greetings. nghouse organisation with the for the safety of the vessel and -Campbell, Chieftain." esult that every known and con-chine forms the bridge equip-Chieftain (Sandakan).

every modern navigating ma-. Mak the Rafters Dirl. lcolm, zeivable device for the safety and

fifteen to

Sutherland.

comfort on a vessel ut sea has ment of the new vessel. Here Greetings fra Hankow Scots.--

een put into this new ship. will be found the United States McEachran, Chieftain. Every convenience to be had in Navy type of compass, radio Hearty Greetings. - Ferguson, first class hotel is found aboard direction finders, search. lights Lang, Tod, Young, Anton, Landle, the President Coolidge from the electric fathometer (depth find Templeton, Henderson, Reid. and electrically controlled air condi-er) and gyroscopic steering de tloning and electrical heaters in trols keeps the vessel on her vico that through electric con

The Chieftain said: the suites, staterooms and living)

To-night we commemorate St. spaces throughout

course without human agency! the ship, which guarantee comfortable Also, the electrical control of the Andrew's Day. Of the various living conditions of all kinda water tight doors throughout the aints venerated as guardians or from the extreme heat of the pip which can be closed within patrons of the British Isles, St. thirty seconds, are indrew of Scotland is the only tropica to the wintry blasts of controlled from the bridge. The ne mentioned in Efoly Writ the North Atlantic; the fifty-one latest type radio loud speakers that are

of hydro-clectric Wo learn from the Scriptures placed at strategic places aboard steering engine actuated b yeled the first to be converted to Chris- hat St. Andrew" was " amongst the ship, a complete sound pic-been installed in the vessel.

tric telemotor control has also ture theatre equipment for the passengers, entertainment; the

Engine Room, In the engine room the main stock exchange board room, shop

Westinghouse, turbo-generatorė,

There was the St. Andrew. Flag ping corridor, swimming pools, which furnish power to drive which they all know and his sand beach, children's playroom, the propelling motors of the name niso became the battle cry gymnasium, the one hundred car shins, have a combined output off Scotland. In those old fight | gurage, together with the ma 27,000 horsepower or enough ng days the flag and the battle. chine repair and service station electrical energy for the wants of ry went with the army;

for passengers' automobiles which are driven aboard through side

ports."

Electric Elevators,.

C

tianity. Bignificantly enough, he also became His first mis-

fonary,

It may be remembered, how in

Oh for one hour of Wallace

Wight

a city of 80,000 people."

The President Coolidge to 643 "Marmion" Sir Walter Scott re- feet long, 81 feet, beam, with a ferred to it Three electric elevators to depth of 52 feet, and is designed facilitate communications be with a modern slightly-raked twee the nine decks two for steam and semi-cruiser start,

with two stacke" and masta.... passengers and one for the; en- gineering force, are also part of 6 p.m. on Monday, November 30 8kb in leaving Hong Kong at the ship's equipment. -

Electricity plays a prominent

for Manila.

Or well-skilled Brice" to rule

the fight, #

And cry "St. Andrew and our

right" ha på ser

(Continued on Page 12.)