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MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1932.

HONG KONG BENEFITS

BY OTTAWA PACT

been drafted is the Legislative SECRETARY OF STATE'S

Council, for the purpose of con ferring on the Supreme Court, jurisdiction in Divorce and Matrimonial causeș.

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There's many here Who do revere

The fruits of education; Who" swot by night, In flick'ring light

Ta elevate their station.

Though far apart From schools of 'Art, Accounts and even Law,

By "every post

(At least, almost)", Come books for them to pore.

They never fail To send by mail Their weekly exercises,

To unseen hands In far-off lands,

Of him who criticizes.

Alas! This zeal

They must conceal,

And cease their aspirations

And such examinations.

:

To Lil By

And B.Sc.,

For to this shore

Has come a law,

A brand-new institution;

That makes easy Decree Nisi,

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And Marriage Dissolution.

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And since 'tis writ

That none commit

The sin that brings divorce;"

This Law will sue

All who pursue

the violent ." outbreaks of assassination and riots have some- LAM WOO-Mr. Lam Woo and what abated the country is in an A co-respondent's course.

family tender their heartfelt extremely disturbed state. In the thanks to all relatives and event of Japan engaging on friends for their kind expres large-scale war it is highly improb- CHARMING WEDDING

IN KOWLOON. sions of sympathy as well as able that a united front could be For floral tributes sent and at-presented.. tendance at the funeral.

The China Mail,

Hong Kong. Monday, Aug. 29,

Japan's Policy,

Alexandra Bldg. and

loss.

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COOL - COMFORT.

JUST STEP INTO THE

P. I. NEWM

1932.

a

Over 60 per cent. of

the population are engaged in agri Mr. E. J. Speirs Weds

cultural pursuits and are ignorant of foreign affairs and the advan- tages, if any, of annexation of out- side territory.

was easy

for

now pre

Miss Dorothy Heron.

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MESSAGE TO

COLONY

RECIPROCAL MOVEMENT

Through a message received here from Sir Philip Cunliffe- Lister, Secretary of State for the Colonies, addressed to the Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong is given its first official notification of the advantages to itself likely to follow the Ottawa Imperial Conference.

Sir Philip is still in Canada. He had various matters of im portance to attend to after the sessions of the delegates had been formally concluded.

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The text of the message from the Home Government's Minister, is as follows:

"Now that the Imperial Con- the text of the actual agreement ference has come to an end, it is reaches, you,

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possible to inform you of the out- "As regards "publication, the come of the negotiations which United Kingdom will probably have been conducting on behalf announce the chief preference the of the Colonial Empire. My objec-United Kingdom is giving to the tive was to secure increased trade Dominions, but it is not desired from the Colonies to the rest of to publish precise details of the the Empire, and to afford the rest tariff charge till introduced in the of the Empire increased oppor- Colonies. - tunities to sell to the Colonies, "Econclude by assuring you how have sought to obtain wider mar-much I appreciate the assistance kets for Colonial products; firstly and encouragement which I have re-

of by securing adoption the lceived from all the dependencies in principle of reciprocity in those four preparations for these negotin- Dominions and, India where pre- tions, and how great a pleasure it ferences have not hitherto been has been to me personally to conduct I am looking granted to the Colonial Empire. them on your behalf. and secondly by securing new or forward on my 'return to London to: additional preferences wherever co-operating with the whole Colonial possible ол those commodities Empire in building up an increas-- which you advised were of most ing trade on the foundations which

we have here laid." importance.

"

"All the Dominions and India have agreed on ärat principles and DE LUXE EXCURSION agreements which have been made to give effect to Tt.. As regards

TO MANILA.

Canadian Pacific's Exceptional Offer.

TROPHIES STOLEN.

I

Daring Burglary In Lydney Park.

particular commodities we have obtained preferential advantages for a large number of commodities! which were suggested for such treatment. In the aggregate the

The Canadian Pacific Steam- new field of preferential trade thasi

ships announce that they are opened is very considerable and At the outset of At the Union Church, Kow. though it has naturally not been operating a special excursion, the Manchurian affair, when loon, on Saturdry afternoon, the possible to secure equal advantages first class, on the Empress of Japanese troops were registering

took place of Miss for each individual dependency, Asia leaving Hong Kong on the wedding frequent and decisive victories it!

do not think even from the narrow afternoon of August 31, arriving lead-Dorothy Emily Heron, younger Tokyo

daughter of Mr. A. W. Heron, point of view of its individual ut Manila, on September 2, and ers to: delude the people

Craft Superintendent of the interest that any dependency has returning on the early morning but the disastrous adventure

During at Shanghai disillusioned many and Kowloon Wharf and Godown reason to complain that its interest of September 7. at the low rate No more adequate or appropriate the poverty and distress

Co., Ltd., and the late Mrs. has been overlooked. take this of £12 the round trip. description can be applied to the valent throughout the country have Heron, and the grand-daughter opportunity of testifying to the the stay at Manila if so desired changed the temper of the people of Mr. J. Lambert, Inte Lloyds cordiality and friendliness with passengers may stay on board... statemer by the Japanese Forel In view of the facts, and also of Surveyor of Hong Kong, to Mr. which my requests on behalf of This is an exceptional oppor Minister than that it contains pro-Japan's desperate Anancial position, Edwin John Speirs, son of Mr the Colonial,Empire were received tunity for anyone who wishes to low, cost over the Bank Holiday. voking absurdities, and as a con- the boldness of Count Uchida's and Mrs. E. Speirs, of Coagh, by the representative Dominions visit Manila and Baguio at a vers

and India. Ex-Tyrone, Northern Ireland. tribution to any solution of the statement can be minimised.

The Rev. Dr. E. L. Allen, "As you know, in putting forward tension of diplomatic recognition to Manchurian problem it is value- Manchukuo will not alter the situa Ph.D., Pastor, conducfed they request on behalf of the Colonial SHANGHAI RACING"

met and during the conference, Until the Lytton report is tion to any appreciable degree as ceremony, while Mrs. F. Short Empire both before the conference published-and it is now almost no other nation will recognise the was at the organ,

The bride, who was given invited the Dominions and India to In this connection

suggest on their part' what modifiea- completed-no definite steps will puppet state. be taken, but Japanese officials the firm stand taken by the United away by her father, was at- tion of existing Colonial preferences States will probably be followed by tended by her sister, Miss they desired to propose in order-to their trade with the Japan has Kathleen Heron, as bridesmaid, increase

London, Yesterday, will be foolish if they consider that the League of Nations.

Burglars Broke into the Lydney the world has forgotten the affair. violated sacred pacts and treaties, and Mrs. W. Tillerey as Matron Colonies.

Empire Reciprocity.

Park residence of Lord Bledisloe, International worries have been and the Tokyo contention that Japan of Honour. Mr. H. Evan Lewis has no territorial designs in Man- discharged the duties of best

"The Dominions and India' have who is Governor-General of New acute during the past few months, churia or anywhere else is utter man.. but the delay on a decision on ac-piffle. Under the same classifica-A reception was subsequently made a full" survey of the passi Zealand, and stole silver racing.

The racing souvenirs were the tion to be taken in regard to Man-tion can be placed the claim that held at Knutsford Terrace, after bility of developing their trade presentation cups valued at £500. Japan had no alternative other than which the happy couple left for with the Colonies, and I ara sure

that the Colonies on their part property of Mr. P. W. O. Liddell, churia is not permanent but mere-

of self their honeymoon at Macao. to resort to measures

will be ready and willing to accede formerly of Shanghai, and among ly a postponement until Geneva re- defence. The invasion of Man-

to their proposals, not only as a the burglar'a haul is a Cup present- ceives its report. The decision, churia was deliberate, and follow-

reciprocal return" för preferences ed to Mr. Liddell by the Common- received and offered, but also as der-in-Chief of the officers of the when reached, must be firm and ed a carefully-planned campaign of annexation. The Shanghal in-|

to secure the fullest measure of Empire trade.

"These proposals are the logical|

In the first place of peace, and for the sake of the may be committed if the militarists Ma Tau Kok for observation.

Was the Dominions League, violation of treaties must have their way, and the penetration

offer to the whole of the Colonial Mr. Wong Wing-wah, Commis-Empire any preferences given to the be viewed in a grave light and a of a number of troops into dehol

indicates that extreme measures sioner of Construction for Kwangsi, United Kingdom, they ask that those

Peiping, Yesterday remedy must be applied. Count are contemplated if the Lytton re-arrived here yesterday, en route to few dependencies which at present

Great alarm is being caused Uchida has merely continu- port is adverse to Japan, or if the Wuchow. He has been in Canton

grant preference to only certain ed the policy of the Tokyo War League or any nation such as the recently and during his visit he had

Parts of the Empire should extend throughout Shantung because of Office leaders, who remain indiffer-United States takes action. The several discussions with Mr. Tang them to all parts, and I feel sure the sudden rise of the Yellow ent to the warnings of probable reprising mainly

power of the military clique, com Chak-yue, regarding the opening of that any adjustment of taxation River which is now nine inches the hereditary zinc mines in the Kwangsi Pro which may be necessary to enable above the rails of the railway prisals. The main speculation on nobility, is diminishing and any at- vince.

this to be done without prejudice to bridge near Tsinan, public revenue will readily be ac A further rise is feared and the statement centres on its signi-tempt to plunge the nation into a

there is great anxiety as to whe

to the Lytton Commission. The would come not only from the ter of Mr. and Mrs. Wong, Hai-Dominions and India have asked holding the water. report of the League Commission masses but also from the industrial mel, to Mr. Raymond Lal, and Mr for the grant of new or increased of Inquiry will be completed with and commercial leaders who, and Mrs. Lat held, a reception on preferences in certain special AMERICA WATCHES In a week or two and it would thoroughly aware of the gravity of Saturday afternoon last at Lane cases. I am sure the legislature the country's economic plight, will Crawford's restaurant, when will gladly grant to countries of seem that Count Uchida timed his resist any venture which will in- large gathering congratulated them. the Empire who have requested announcement to give it the nature volve an expenditure the country Mr. Lai is the son of the late Mr. them those new preferences which of a thrast. Just how much of cannot afford. The clash will be Lay Dilen-hien, a well-known mer will be particularly helpful in that warning is sheer bluff will be an interesting one and if the mill chant of Macassar, Celebes, and his enabling them to promote their

tariats are thwarted a new era, in was formerly Journalist and was trade with the Colonial Empire. proved by subsequent events. which the administration will ap- assistant mistress of St. Hilda's, Japan has reached a critical point proach a democratic rule will be Canton She studied in England,

ation and commenced. Japan's foreign policy and was befo

has will be determined by result of

Mr.

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News in Brief.

MoFadyen, of point to a determined stand being arrogant folly which will come to daughter, Margaret, 13, was bitten taken by the Powers on Japan's be known as one of the greatest on the leg by his chow dog. adventures. For the maintenance blunders in the history of the Island was treated at the Kowloon, Hos-counterpart of the advantages the A second great blunderpital, and the dog has been sent to colonies secures India now

definite, and recent indications cident was, of course, an example of Buildings, has reported that his an earnest of our common desire naval station in Shanghal-Reuter.

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Empire.

She

FLOOD ALARM IN SHANTUNG.

Yellow River Rises Dangerously.

ficance as a warning to Geneva and prolonged war may well precipitate. The wedding took place on August cepted by the Legislature.

an internal crisle, The opposition 15 of Miss Florence Wong, daugh- "In the second place, the ther the dykes are capable of

in her dev

the clash between the

bas been and if the

fore

flitary

In/they

Hurrying Revisions

Reuter.

MANCHUKUO. Effect Of Recognition

Of State.

Washington, Yesterday. Eager to gauge the

that a lady under- "The United Kingdom and affect of Japan's recogn

Kong University. Dominiona will pass the legislation the new state of Manchuk

giving effect to the tarif change United States is watching for years and four immédiately their lfamente the terms of the agreem

posted, from

the Bombay

that the

tariffs Sho

de One possibility

American officialas

lade as Abolish extraterritor

afore Reuter's American