1932-11-08 — Page 7

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1932.

Conservatives Anxious For Agriculture

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Correspondence.

THE MURMI CASE.

To the Editor, "China' Mail.")

THE CHINA MÂIL

PARKER ADDERSON, PHILOSOPHER

By Ambrose Bierce.

They were simple

Replying to a further question that was over, until the markets of to find in the Foreign Press such

Sinth somewhat surprisedPRISONER, what is, your roundings. The tent was a common in the debate on unemployment, the world had been opened and pro-an meagre secount of the "Murmi" "As I am to lose it at day-"wall tent," about eight, feet by ten Major Elliott announced that the duction of the world had been regu-assault case now before the Court, light to-morrow morning, it is in dimensions, lighted by a single River Plate importers had agreed larised, unemployment, which was the details of which, however, hardly worth concealing. Parker tallow-candle stuck into the haft of to cut by 20 per cent. their sup-fundamentally an international pro-have been fully reported in the Adderson."

a bayonet, which was itself stuck plies of mutton and lamb, and by blem, must remain.

Vernacular Papers, and which "As somewhat ten per cent, their chilled beef, He placed great reliance and great have aroused considerable indigna commissioned officers are too pre-feral sot, now buaily writing and ap- humble une; into a pine-table, at which the gen- for a few weeks, and if prices hopes on the International Economiction among the Chinese.

clous to be risked in the portious purently forgetful of his unwilling unimproved they would cut low- Conference to which that at Laus. I was always of the opinion that business of a spy. I am a ser-guest. 'An old ragcarpet covered

Janne had been a necessary intro- the function of a newspaper was geant."

the earthen floor; an older hair- Australian and New Zealand duction. There was very little hope to give matters of public interest,

"Of what regiment "

trunk, a second chair, and a roll of representatives were anxious to of a really healthy and natural witle publicity and the absence of "You must excuse me; if I an-blankets were about all else that the co-operate. They were com-trade until accommodations were any but the merest account of the swered that it might, for any-Eant contained; in General Claver- municating with their Govern- reached for the exchange of goods. case in question is disappointing thing I know, give you an idea of ing's command, Confederate sim- ments forthwith. Major Elliott Until that was done there could be

whose forces are in your front.plicity aad penury of "pomp and cir- believed there would be a reduc-[no return, of prosperity to any Euro-

Such knowledge as that is what cumatance" had attained their tion of shipments of mutton and pean state,

I came into your lines to obtain, not to impart."

ered.

a

than it schemes

lamb by 10 per cent. at least in He was convinced the land must

greater part the next two months which would play create an entirely new situation had hitherto done in for British Livestock.

Yours etc..

K. F. PANK. Hong Kong, November 8..

for assisting unemployment pro- RIOT IN CAFE

WHEN SAILOR

The debate will conchule to blem. morrow. Reuter,

Premier Hopeful.

London, To-day.

were

The Government now devising ways in which to assist agriculture, but that indus- try must prove that it was using the tariffs to advance its eficiency

In the House of Commons the in marketing and in other direc- Prime Minister made a contribution finns. The Government was also to the three days' debate on unera-jin contact with expert advisers to -ployment in which all parties are find out how to promote and what a common effect could he given to such pooling their ideas in search for remedies. Mr. Mac schemes as hydrogenation, housing, Donald urged they must concentrate and alum'clearance. upon atimulation of trade in order to create a national demand for labour. The whole of the economie possibilities must be surveyed and information applied with a view to absorbing labour.

The real trouble in Britain was that it was part of the world struck by the economic blizzard. Until

CHINESE MEMORIAL CEREMONY.

Arrangements For Armistice Day.

The following arrangements for

"You are not without wit." "If you have the patience to wait, you will find me dull enough to

morrow,"

.

"How do you know that youre

highest development. On a large: nail driven into the tent-pole at the entrance was suspended a sword-belt

supporting a long sabre, a pistol in its holster, and, absurdly enough, a

bowie knife. Of that moat

CHASES GUESTS to die to-morrow morning?" habit to explain that it was

American Charged After Disorder.

COMPANION ESCAPED.

to a Con-

un-

con.

บ

military weapon It was the general's

Among spies captured by night days when he was a civilian.

cherished souvenir of the peaceful that is the custom. It is one of the nive observances of the

It was a stormy night. The rain procascaded upon the canvas in tor- fession."

The general so far laid aside the familar to dvelers in tents..

rents, with the dull, drum-like sound As diguity appropriate federate officer of high rank and the frail

the whooping blasts charged upon it structure shook and But no The story of a disturbanec in wide renown as to smile. Mr. Lloyd George strongly ad-a Wanchai restaurant last night, one in his power and out of his wayed and strained at its

favour would have drawn any happy

fining stakes and ropes. which vocated development of a small-in

£ young American

The general finished writing, fold- that outward and holdings scheme which employed a sailor and

a European civilian angry from

ed the half sheet of paper, and spoke It was large amount of labour and pro- were involved, was related in the visible, sign of approval.

to the soldier guarding Adderson: vided training for agricultural Central Police Court this morn-neither genial nor infectious; it did "Here. Tassman, take that to the employment. At least. 1,000,000 ing, when before Mr. Schofield,not communiente itself to the other adjutant-general; then retura." workers should be place actually on Joseph Elmer Kniel, a fireman persons exposed to it-the caught "And the prisoner, general?" said| the soil or in ancillary occupa- of the U.S.S. Pope of the Asiatic med guard who had brought him the soldier, saluting, with an in- tiona.--British Wireless Service, Fleet was charged with having "py who had provoke it and the quiring glance in the direction

armed guard who had brought him that unfortunate. behaved in a riotous and disorder-into the tent and now stood a little ly manner.

"Do as I said," replied the officer, Kaiel, who was

japart, watching his prisoner in the on bail of G$20, pleaded guilty to yellow candle-light.

curtly. It was no part of that werrior's duty to smile; he ducked himself out of the

The soldier took the note and had been itetailed for another pur-General Clavering turned his hand- tent. Outlining the case, Detective- pose. The conversation WEB Sub-Inspector Rozeɛkwy said that

resome, clean-cut faco toward the at 9:16 p.m. last night, the de-/umed; it was, in fact, a trial for a Federal spy, looked him in the eyes, fendant in company with a Euro- "You admit, then, that you are a night, my man." capital offence.

not unkindly, and said: "It is a bad An applicfation for the resealing pean civilian went to Mr. Kato's any that you came into my camp of the exemplification of probate restaurant at 90 Johnston Road. disguised as you are, In the uniform

ESTATE OF THE LATE MR. A. L. MACGOWAN

Probate Of Will Resealed.

charge.

the

"For me, yes."

the Armistice Day Ceremony to be of the will of Arthur Layman Mac-They kicked at the door. Mr. of a Confederate soldier, to obtain ten ?" conducted at the Chinese Memorial Kowan, has been granted to Mr.Kato let them him, and on enter-linformation secretly regarding the

Arch, Botanical Gardens, on Fri-W. E. L. Shenton.

day next, have been issued:--

of

"Do you guess what I have writ

"Something worth reading. I dare

TO-MORROW'S STORY.

To-morrow's short story will be "The End of The Party," by Graham Greene,

The sole ing; Kaiel began to create trou-numbers and disposition of my executrix of the will is Kathleen ble. Becoming afraid, the pro-troops?" Greenstreet Macgowan. His Excellency the Officer Ad-

prietor went to Deceased, who left extate valued Station where he reported the numbers.

Wanchai Police "Regarding, particularly, their ministering the Government with

at $58,800 was formerly a promin-matter. During his absence, the ready knew.

Their disposition I al- His Excellency. the Commander-in- Chiaf, the O.C., Troops, Hong et merchant in Swatow, and upon defendant, it was stated, picked

It is morose." The general brightened again; Kong Area, and the Senior Royal his retirement, resided at Chelten-

He died up a wooden bar and began to the guard, with a severer sense of Air Force Officer will he met at there on April 9, 1932, ham, Gloucestershire.

chase the inmates of the premises his responsibility, accentuated the the foot of the Botanic Garden

around the restaurant. In doing usterity steps by the Chinese Members of Mr. W. E. L. Shenton,

On the application of the Hon. he broke a chair and damaged stood

of his expression and solicitor;

triflo more Council, who will escort them up resealing of probate in the will of

ereet several cuspidors.

before. Twirling his the steps to the Memorial.

When Police arrived on the grey Afr. Lionel James Richardson-

alouch hat round and The Last Post will be sounded Gardner, late of 43 Lowndes Street, scene, Kaiel attempted to get round upon his forefinger, the spy mentioned in it. by Military Baglers. Then there will be a short pause followed bú Belgrave Square and the Cavalry away, but was arrested by Ser-took a leisurely survey of his sur- Club, 127 Piccadilly, Middlesex, geant Williamson in the back who left $12,600 in, trust, property,

lane. The European civilian has been granted by the Supreme made his escape.

Reveille.

H.E. the Q.AG. will then lay

wreath followed by H.E. the C.-in- C. the O.C., Troops, Hong Kong Aren and the Senior Royal Air Force Officer.

Chinese Mombers of Council will then lay a wreath followed by Chinese Representatives on the Sanitary Board, Senior Members) - of the District Watch Cominit-

tee, Chairman of the Tung Wahi Hospital, Chairman of the Po

Court.

DOLLAR ADVANCES

WITH POUND,

General Strength In New Prices.

After remaining steady over Leung Kuk, and the Chairman of the week-end at 1/4 1-8, the the Chinese General Chamber of local dollar advanced to 1/4 1-4 Commerce.

this morning,

Wreaths will then be laid by

Spot silver remained unchang- others who desire to do so. Other ed at 18 1-4, but the forward Members of the Executive and price rose 1/16 to 18 3-8. Legislative Councils have also

been invited to take their places beside the Memorial Arch.

The Last Post and Reveille will be blown by buglers of the South yesterday.

His Worship (to defendant)—~| Do you wish to say anything?

Kaiel No, Sir..

His. Worship imposed a fine of $25, and ordered the defendant to pay $10 as compensation for the damage done.

than

a'

·REPUBICAN · RALLY IN MID-WEST.

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Bay,

And perhaps it is my vanity. I venture to suppose that I am

for "Yes; it is a memorandum

an order to be read to the troops at{ repsille concerning your execution. Also some notes for the guidance of the provost-marshal in arranging the details of that event.”-

"I hope, general, the spectacle will be intelligently arranged, for I shall attend it myself."

"Have you any arrangements of your own that you wish to make?

He called attention to various Conat products which would be In- Jured by Chinese, Japanese and Do you wish to see a chaplain, for South American Imports If the

example?"

Despite

WINTER EQUIPMENT tariffs were lifted.

"I could hardly secure a longer America's Increased FOR SOLDIERS.

tariff, her exports to China and rest for myself by depriving him of Japan have greatly increased in the hila." Army Blankets Sent last few months.

For Swatow Unit.

Cites Japan.

"Good God, man'l do you mean to

go to your death with nothing but fokes upon your lips? Do you not

He called attention to the result know that this is a serious mat-

The pound strengthened in A large consignment of army of deproclated currency in Japan, ter?" New York, the London on New blankets, destined for the 12th which as a result is able to under "How can 'know that? I have York cross rate being quoted at Battalion, 7th Division, arrived sell American products in the never been dead in all my life. I G$3.30% as against -3.2834 here on the 8.8. Fatshan from American market, despite the high have heard that death is a serious

The New York on Canton yesterday, and is now tariff boundaries. Wales Borderers, and a body of London rate, quoted yesterday at awaiting transshipment to Swa-

The sale of Japanese fah products Chinese from the Chinese portion £G38.80% was to-day quoted at tow.

In the United States," he said, has of the 40th Company Royal En-£-G$3.30. gineers will parade under a Bri

tish Officer.

The steps leading up to the MAN WHO LIVES ON

Memorial Arch will be lined by special Police Reserves, and a de-| tachment of District Watchmen will parade únder Inspector

Shaftain.

CHINESE KILLED BY EUROPEAN'S CAR.

Mr. G. G. Wood Driving When Youth Struck.

42D. PER DAY.

"Keep Away From Cities" He Urges.

Sudbury, Ontario.

In the forest depths; a 65-year- old woodsman, Mr. W. H. Cowles, has found a way of life which has. conquered the depression.

GUN CARRIER SENT

TO PRISON.

Gave Fictitious Name Of Guarantor.

matter, but never from any of these who have experienced it."

The general was allent for a moment; the man interested, per- hape amused, him —a typå not pre- viously encountered.

"Death," he said, "e at least a

lose loss of such happiness as

we have, and of opportunities for more."

The approach of the winter resulted in the gravent period in weather is being felt by the mili- the history of the American fishing tary forces there, and Mr. Tse Industries. Pak-ying was sent to Canton to The industrial depression was de- purchase the necessary winter scribed by Hoover 48.a "new world

war, fearful equipment.

#gainst invisible enemics."-UP. ··

Mrs. Roosevelt Backs Hoover.

"A loss of which we will never New York, Nov. 1.

be conscious can be borne with com- The widow of President Theodore Roosevelt surprised last night's Posure and therefore expected audience in Madison Square Garden have observed, general, that of all without apprehension. You must with a speech in behalf of President the dead men with whom it is your Hoover,

soldierly pleasure to strew Your A roar of welcome greeted her as path, none show signs of regret." she faced the throng, which ateod If the being dead is not a re- Remanded from yesterday to sa she crossed the platform. The grettable condition, yet the becom- Mr. G. G. Wood, of Messrs. Leigh And here is his advice on how to seek a guarantor and evidence of cheering continued and Mrs. ing so the act of dying appears and Orange, architects, was in- be happy, however bad crises may character, a Shanghai Chinese man Hoover, beside ber on the platform, to be distinctly disagreeable in one volved in a fatal motor accident bo: in Kowloon last night,”......

charged with the possession of a applauded with the crowd. "Keep away from the cities and loaded automatic revolver at 22 Mrs. Ropaoyalt, 71 years old, stood According to a Police report, he towns. There are no free rent, Pokfulam Road, appeared again calmly smiling At least, lifting I never puffer it without more · or was driving his car in Nathan free fuel, wild berries, fish and before Mr. Kennedy-Skipton in the her hand for slience, sho spoke in a less discomfort. But he who lives Road at 8.45 p.m., when near the game there. There are millions of Central Police Court this morning, clear though not strong voice longest is most exposed to it. What junction of Dundas Street, he seres of idle land up here ready Police stated that the defendant "I am a real New Yorker and it you call dying is simply the last knocked down a Chinese youth, to grow food. I may be a hobo had named a man who did cot la fitting and right that I should pain there is really no such thing Pan Ching, 16, of 452 Shanghai, - | (tramp), but I have never accept exist as a guarantor.

welcome the President of the United, as dying. Suppose, for illustration, The youth sustained injuries to ed charity or added to others bur His Worship held that the de- States into the city where I spent that attempt to escape. You lift his head, arms and legs, from dens, I have fewer worries and fondant had been given every op my childhood and early youth, ghs the revolver that you are courteous which be succumbed int midnight more contentment than most mil-portunity. And passed sentence of

Igreet him with affection y concealing in your lap, and in the Kowloon Hospital.

Jonaires,"

Ginine monthe" hard labour.

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He has three meals a day, and; sometimes more, yet hia food costa only 41⁄2d, a day, and

who has not lost the power to feel"

"Pain is disagreeable, no doubt.

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