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[To the Editor, "China Mall."] Sir,-From time to time, the Government has appealed to the public through the Press not to hoard water. Like a sap, I took heed of these appeals, and what is the result? This morning, no

water came through the taps in my house or through the taps in neighbouring houses.. As I had faithfully followed the Govern- ment's instructions I had to under-

MONDAY, MAY 30, 1932.

ELCOME FOR

SPANISH AVIATOR

Senor Loring Entertained at West Point.

ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING

Д

THE REWARDS

OF WAR

Plight of 19th Army Soldiers.

IN POLICE COURT-

$5 - Retiring Gratuity

Shanghal, May 21..

Senor Fernando Rein y Loring, the Spanish aviator who is on Bight from Madrid to Manila, was

In the words of King Richard the dinner party given by the Spanish hath smoothed his wrinkled front," the guest of honour at a Chinese Third, "Now that grim-visaged war residents of Hong Kong at the Kam and "stern alarums have changed to Ling restaurant, West Point.

The gathering, which numbered

merry greetings," there la

much

ing Consul for Spain, Mr. R. E. war-weary warriors of the 19th. over 30 persons, included the act afoot. At least there were 157 Farrell and Mrs. Farrell, Mr. L.A.R. Route Army footing it through the

until they

There the order

go the experience of having to re- turn to office without a wash or drink. Perhaps the Government can explain why no water came Duncan of the A. P. C., Dr. Ramon Settlement yesterday through during the hours adver- Manila, Mrs. R. Pestonji, and Senor Cantonese Guild.

Lopez, who is on a visit from reached the headquarters of the tised, and why it does not keep to Gonzalez de Bernedo, assistant was given to halt and rest at ease. schedule as regards the hours of supply.

Spanish Trade Commissioner, as The latter order was promptly obey- I have been in places where well as a number of visitors from ed. The 15 battle-scarred defen-

Manila, and more severo

representatives of ders of Chapel promptly placed

droughts are much

A few minutes later an order of

than they are in Hong Kong, yet Philippine newspapers, and local themselves on the doorstep of the the authorities in those places, al- Spanish priests. though not having the brains or

Shanghai Commercial and Savings The dining hall was decorated Bank and took it easy. nieans at the disposal of the Hong with flags, and the centre piece was Kong Government, have always a design in flowers with the words place. But the management of the Patriotism is all right in its been able to devise means to enn Spanish; "God protest thou, F. bank, according to the Shanghai sure a full supply of water to the Rein y Loring. Good luck."

Times, considered that the place of public.

Cordial Sentiments. patriots was not on the front door- In conclusion, I might state that Dr. Ramon Lopez expressed the step of a financial insitution, neither the difference between the hours cordial sentiments of the gathering was it advantageous to clients. The of supply to the Peak and the for the success of the airman's police were accordingly Informed.of hours of supply to the Lower light, and said that Manila was the occurrence, Levels leads one to form a very un-sure to accord a great welcome to pleasant idea, especially in view of one whom they looked upon as a another kind was issued, and there the failure of the taps in the Low-hero. The avaitor's health er Levels to function as usual this toasted in champagne..

another march, this time in the direction of the Central morning.

Senor Loring made a suitable re-Police Station. ply, after which the British section! of the gathering sang "For he's a that each of the warriors had been. Subsequent investigations showed. jolly good Fellow" and accorded given $5 às a retiring gratuity from him three cheers and a "tiger".

Senor Gonzalez de Bernedo also addition the freedom of China and the army, and had been given, in spoke and related a dream he had, all that therein is. They were in which he saw Sopor Loring expected to make their way back to walking past the monument to Canton. Legaspi's statue, the airman said:

Yours, etc.,

A. SAP. Hong Kong. May 29. The Seiyukai possesses an over-l

[Parts of the above letter have whelming majority in the Diet, but been deceted owing to the bitter Hong Kong, Monday, May 30, 1932. the ranks of the Party itself are lacks the public confidence, while

nature of the criticism.-Ed.).

Japan's New Cabinet.

split on many issues. It was most

unfortunate that the general elec-

was

was commenced

"Then it was thou, and now it is chairman of the Cantonese Guild A hurried telephone call to the

THE COLONY'S REGARD FOR GOODI

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SYMPHONIC CONCERT AT THE PENINSULA HOTEL

The Peninsula Hotel's latest con-

than

always for Spain!"

enabled arrangements to be mude for until they could be shipped was whereby the men, would be cared

back to Canton.

A flashlight photograph taken before the gathering broke up.

Special Mass,

Such are fruita' of victory, or Yesterday morning, there was a whatever the 19th Route Army: special Mass, which was largely at called it. tended, at the Spanish Dominican Procuration, Seymour Road, on be half of the airman. Father Suarez officiated and the service was fully choral, the chants being rendered by nuns,

In the afternoon Senor. Loring

DIPLOMAS FOR PRISONERS

Phelosophy in Goals.

CONVICTS AND STUDY

...

tion, held in February, occurred. in the midst of the Shanghai fighting. The formation of the new non-Attention was riveted on the war, Party Government in Japan will and the slection campaign.was hur- cause satisfaction not only to the ried and brief. The Seiyukai were Japanese but also to all those who in power and their return recognise that peace in the Far taken as a matter of course. De- East cannot be assured while the mocracy has far to progress In Japanese military faction held the Japan before it reaches the stage control of Government in Tokyo. where it is as effective in other The change was hastened by the countries as Great Britain and the tribution to Hong Kong's entertain- and friends motored round the is dastardly assassination of Fremier United States, and the constitutionment, has proved to be a great suc- land and attended the tes dance Inukai but was inevitable in any which at present makes the Em- ceas, as more event. The people of Japan were peror an absolute monarch would gathered in the cool Lounge of this

800 people at Repulse Bay Hotel. not to be deluded any longer. In have to be considerably amended. evening and paid a large tribute of be guest at luncheon at Govern- Accompanied by the acting palatial establishment on Sunday Spanish Consul, Senor Loring will spired at first by the victories of As actually happened in the last applause to the talent of Mr. J.ment House to-day, their troops in Manchuria, and few months the Premier can bolstered up by accounts of glow-made to be just a mere figure-head, Petrograd Conservatory, brought finite at present as there are neces- Certificates for the successful com

be Futera and his capable assistants.

Mr. Maklezoff, A.M., of the Senor Loring's flight are not de-spring "commencement" recently. Plans for the continuation of

San Quentin, Calif. ing feats of arms and wonderful the real Government resting in the people to the peak of delight with sary repairs to be made to the tank pletion of courses were awarded to The state prison here had its: tales of patriotism the people be-hands of those who have direct his piano solo "Venezia e Napoli" of his machine. It is probable 860 men, the diplomas being handed lieved that the Army's am-access to the Emperor, Including by F. Liszt, and was repeatedly that he would be able to take off to each one personally by Mr. bitous programme would be easily principally the high Army and achieved. The realization that Navy officials. Japan still retains opinion, that Hong Kong publie did make one direct hope from Hong his address. K

It was more or less the general is understood that he intends to dent of public instruction, following for Manila, in a day or two, and it Vierling Kersey, state superinten Japanese soldiers were not invin- the ancient custom of referring to not care too much for good music, Kong to Manila, possibly landing at cible, brought about by the Shang- elder statesmen, although at the but the success obtained by this Aparri. He will darry no passen hai battles, and the imposition of moment only one remains-Prince has been but a long needed aspira-*

first concert, has proved that this gers, but will take a small mail, increased taxation to meet the Saionji, the Genro. The opposition tion. campaign expenses, awoke many of the Genro, could undo any Pre- doubts. Then, too, the growing mier. Saionji, who lives in a Piovanelli, the Manager of this

We have approached Mr. A. G. UNEXPLODED BOMB casualty list made the relatives of and who takes no part in the orsiastic about his arst achieveḥment,

villa about 80 miles from Tokyo, hotel, who was absolutely enthu; Relic of Air Raid dead and injured-soldiers acutely dinary course of administration, 1s and told us that such concerts will conscious of the other side of war, summoned whenever a crisis threa- take place every Sunday between while the Government met with a tena Hia arrival in the capital and. 11.30 pm. He also stated severe.reverse when a new issue of war Bonds could not be absorbed by the public. With the country al ready in a sorry economic aight,

eneared,

and importance, and his con- be pleased to accept the co-opera is an event of great algnificance that should occasion arise he will ferences with the Emperor, the tion of local talents, which would military and political leaders and certainly help to make these con the fanciers are always followed certs one of the most outstanding the bankers pressed for caution, but influence which largely resulted in

by immediate action. It was his features for the Colony's elite.

they were ignored and then forced

Viscount Salto's appointment as

"CHINESE AMOK AT

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to accept the bonds. The aasas- Premier. But while he did fitch Aination of Baron Dan I

to restore confidence in the pre- that time was viewed as a strange coin- gotten that he was constantly courant

sent situation, it should not be for cidence and the feeling of un-sulted during the Shanghal affair, easiness grew, General Araki, and his approval, to the foolhardy Attacks Three Men with Minister of War, who up to them, Japanese aggressive meastres was

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serodrome it was found that the necessarily Involve an immediate safety-pin had not been completely shipment of gold to London, but The bomb is believed to be one this action if it is deemed desirable. withdrawn onetsimply re merely authorises the board to take

had been virtually & Dictator, was sphere of influence is still very parente granted. Now a very old man, his

of those dropped during the day I the need should arise to use light dir raid on Sunday, February

the sterling reserve to meet loans regarded with growing disfavour wide. He is the only elder states-While three shop coolles were inside and around the depot, while due in November, it could be made 20,1916, when a great number fell avaliable immediately by additional and his power weakened consider man, although Admiral Togo, the sleep in 48 Queen's Road West the troops were at church. Its by additional legislation, The chief hero of the Buf Campaign, and yesterday morning, in the early supposed that this bomb had sunk advantage claimed for the proposal,"

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