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AN IMMUTABLE LAW

By "ELY CULBERTSON

The principle of the squeeze in Bridge is based on the simple pro- position that one body cannot be in two places at the same time. Thus la player with two points of attack to defend, but with forces adequate to defend only one, may be compell- ed to see his defences crumble at: all points through the inexorable working of superior forces.

North.

SL-K Q HQ J. 8.

C

West.

S-A 9.

-10 9 4.

RADIO

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

1:30 p.m.-Rugby Press- News, etc.

· 2 p.m.--Close Down."

4.30-7 pm-Chinese recorded pro- grimme.

7:10.30 pm-European programme.

pm Closing Local Stock Quota tions, etc.

7.2-8 pm-Variety. Vocal Dost-

Red Lips Kiss my Blues Away,

Alleen Stanley & Johnny Marvin

20714. Instrumental----

Drowsy Waters`..Kane's Hawaiians

20702. Songa

5-7 6.

South.

H-10 9 4.

Love me or Leave Me,... - Good Little, Bad Little You, Chick Endor (Tenor) Organ Solo-

21922.

Cherie, I Love You,

Ting-a-Ling

East.

5-J.

Song Honey,

H-A K 5.

De Com2.

South's' play was immaterial when

Orchestral---

Wedding Dance,

Evenin' Comin' Home

Where Can You Be

TARIFF DUTIES IN CHINA

IMPOSITION TRACED

FROM 1929

JAPAN DELAYS

AUTONOMY

(By H. G. W. WOODHEAD, C.B.E.)

די

An appreciation and application: of this principle permittedTM Mr.

The revised Import Tariff of articles has been raised from 10 December 7, 1928, came into force per cent. to 25 per sent, ad valorem, Thomas H. O'Neil, a member of the staff of the Associated Press, to

on February 1, 1929, despite the on printed cotton 'piece-goods from brilliantly fulfill a Grand Slam con-

fact that at that time one of the 121⁄2 to 30 per cent, and on mis- tract in a recent Rubber game at

Jesse Crawford 21822. important Treaty Powers-Japan-cellaneous cotton piece-goods from the Deschapelles Club in New York:

had not formally conceded to China 15 to 30 per cent. Midred Hunt (Comedienne), 22024, the ght of Tariff Autonomy. The Some Increases Not Drastic. City. Mr. O'Neil was one of those

The Increases on woollen piece- basic rate of this Tariff, that is to who reported my 150-rubber match with Mr. Sidney S. Lenz, something

International Concert Orchestra say the ad valorem rate. of duty on goods are not so drastic, those not. 35927. articles not enumerated therein, was enumerated having to pay 40 per over a year ago. His interest in

121⁄2 per cent, compared with 8 per cent. ad valorem, instead of 25. Un- Bridge has always been keen, but the last trump was led. As a mat-Chorus his skill as a player perhaps has not ter of fact, he discarded the` dia-

cent. in the 1322 Tariff. But the enumerated silk-manufactures which been adequately recognized-maybe)mond. A heart was played from

The Revelers 21807. Increases were not uniform, in some in the 1981 Tariff had to pay 35 and ¡because

cases far exceeding the difference in the, 1932 Revised Tarif 60. per of that anonymity with Dummy, but North could not defend Instrumental-

Hawaiian Moon which a great news-gathering or further. Hoping that his partner

between the basic rates, in others cent. ad valorem, will henceforth pay Hano Hano Hawai' its faithful ser-held a stopper in spades, he discard.

180 per cent. Under the beading of ganisation cloaks

Kane's Hawalians 20704. falling far below them. ed the spade Queen, but it was" of Song-

It was not until May 6, 1930, that Metals and Manufacturers thereof vaba.

The hand which gave Mr. O'Neil no avail The Ace and King of

a Sino-Japanese Tariff Treaty was there appears from a cursory in- the opportunity to make apparently hearts were cashed, and the last 2 You May Not Like It

Jack Smith (Whispering Buritons) concluded between Mr. Shigemitsu spection to be few radical changes. one more trick than was in the carda tricks taken with the Ace-9 of

In some cases, such as aluminium and Dr. C. T. Wang. This Treaty, was the following:

Japades in Dummy. Mr. O'Neil, by

8 p.m.-Local Time & Weather Be while recognizing China's Tariff au-foll, there is a slight decrease; in very accurate play, had redeemed

tonomy, was accompanied by an ex-other (e.g. wire rope) a slight in his partner's overbid.

change of Notes under which,, Chan, crease Most of the metals and Passing A Forcing Bid. dian's Trio from Lane Crawford's Be in return for certain undertakings manufactures, however, appear to Unquestionably the use of psychic staurant by courtesy of the Manage-in regard to import duties on grass-be unchanged except precious metal- bids has added a tremendous thrillment (During the intervals recorded cloth, silk plece-goods and embroware (gold, silver and platinum) to Contract for many players. Te music will be broadcast from the dered issues exported to Japan, the duty on which is decreased from

Studio). Joutguess an opponent at the Bridge table is an accomplishment, particu larly when the opponent happens to be one of the world's outstanding players. To leave one of the world's ranking players short of game after Ja Forcing bid has been made is one of the major crimes in the decalogue of almost all players of the game.

East, Dealer

Neither side vulnerable.

North.

S-K Q 10 8 S

H-Q J 8 2

D-7 6 4.' C-9.

West.

5-A 9 5 4. H-10, 9 6 4. D-8 2. C-Q J 10. South. 5-7.6 2. H-7 3.

D-Q J 10 5 3. C-5 1 3.

East.

Mr. T. O'Neil

S-J.

H-A K 5

D-A K-9 * C-AK 8 7.6 2.

The bidding: (Figures after bide in table refer to numbered explans tory paragraphs),

Fast South West North 20 Pass

2NT (1) Paxs

8 C (2) Pass

4°C (3) Páss

7°C (4) Pass

Pass

Mr. Raymond Balfe who plays Bridge at Crockford's Club, New York, is, no doubt, one of the most. brilliant Contract, players in the world. His use of deceptive tactics has gained him the reputation as one of the most difficult of all oppon- ents. He is not, however, much of

a user of complicated psychic bids

port

22443,

Relay of the Melodian's Trio. 8.3-9 pm A relay of The Melo-

Programme..

1. Overture Semiramis (Rossini)

2. Song-The Gypsy and the Bird

(Oxenford-Benedict)

Madame Amelita Galli Curci

undertook not to increase her import 40 to 25: per cent. There are duties for a period of three years devera changes under the classifica- from May 16, on certain grades of tion Vehicles and Vessels. The duty cotton, goods, fähery and sea pro-on parts and accessories for vehicles (Soprano) 4287ducts, rubber, boots and shoes, other than motor-cycles is reduced and from 30 to 15 per cent, and that on click and movements, hats caps, Thermos bottles, electrical unenumerated vehicles including etc. This undertaking has expired cent. machinery, tuys and games, bicycles, cycles) has been increased barki per

3. The New Vienna (Strauss) 4 Song Because I Love You

(Berlin)

John McCormack (Tenor):1215

-$. Second New Sullivan

(Gilbert & Sullivan)

6. Song-Parla! Valse (Arditi): Madame Amelita Galli-Curel

Soprano) 1267

7. Violin Solo

Valse Triste (Sibelius)», -

8. SongThe Far-Away Bells

**(Furber-Gordon)

John McCormack (Tenor)~1216:

9. Dainty Daffodils (Miles)

effluxion of time. And the Chin.

es Government has taken advantage

Foodstuffs Go Up Very substantial increases have

of its expiration to promulgate a been made in respect of certain.

Import Tariff.

foodstuffs," especially Chinese luxuries such as Awabi, Bicho de

Autonomous Tariffa.

first of China's autonomous Mar, canned fish, etc. The duty Tariffs was enforced from February on Sharks' Fina, prepared, however,

1, 1929. A new Import Tariff, pro- is lowered from Gold Units 250 to

Violinist, P. R. Antonio; Cellist, mulgated in December 1930, came 120. There are Increases (usually

but occasionally, with a fine partner, Q. Aristorenas; Pianist, M. O. Carleen.

he likes to open the bidding First

into force on January 1, 1931. In of about 20 per cent.) in the duties

Hand with a semi-psychic lead-low Classical Programme. this, also, the ad valorem rate on on groceries, the most noteworthy

unenumerated imports was 12 per exception being the reduction from Samson & Delilah-Baceb directing bid. This type of paychic: (Saint-Saene)

cent. though there were substantial Gold Units 84 to 22 per picul on On Wines, Beers and bid is considered one of the most

Damnation of Faust Rafeezy March Increases in respect of certain butter, dangerous, inasmuch as th littleBerlios)

honour strength it is entirely po Songmphony Orch. 8823 Juxuries, such as clocks-and-watches Spirits the present duties are main-

150 PESS

Poss

1-West's choice of a response is sibic to find a partner with** very

close. After all, the hand does fine hand.

hold considerable support for a Recently, in a Rubber Fame. Mr. club bid, but West decided to Balfe was playing with Mr. Oswald err on the side of conservatism Jacoby as a partner. He dealt him-)

Spades

Hearts

3 2

6 5 4 7 8

rather than boldness. : An alter self the hand below.. native bid would be three clubs. 2-Correctly showing the Rebid:

strength of the club ault. 9-West now gives a Raise in

clubs.

Diamonds Clubs

K Q 8 7 6 4 Both sides were vulnerable, but 4-Over-optimistic, no doubt, but despite this Mr. Balfe boldly bid one West feels sure that Mr. O'Neil club. The next hand passed and holds three Aces and there is a Mr. Jacoby bid two spades, holding: possible ruffing value in the Spades A Q J 10 4 diamond suit. He knows, too,

AK J 10 A-6. $ 2

that Mr. O'Neil holds a long

Hearts Diamonds

trump suit, which may permit Clubs

(Increased from 22 per cent, to tained; there are minor alterations 40 per cent.) wines and spirits in the duties on cigars and tobacco per leaf, including a reduction from (Increased from 27% to 50 cent, cigarettes and tobacco, and Gold unita 6.90 to 4 on leaf valued at less than Gold Units 108 per piece-goods and clothing.

Increased duties were enforced on picul, offset by the retention of 4 a number of Gold Units (compared with Gold August 4; 1932 on

No! We'll Fly Theh!" (Verdi) "But Fell Me" Elizabeth Rethborg & Giacomo

Lauri-Volpi 8208. Concerto in A Minor

(Schumann Op. 54) Alfred Cortat and the London

Syraphony Orch. conducted by Sir luxury imports, including articles of units 2.90) for leaf valued at less

Landon Ronald M39. clothing (raised from 50 to 75 per than Gold Units 35 per picul.

were

now

Song

cent) and wines and spirits, on. The duty on gasoline is reduced Martha (Flotow) "Like & Dream” which the average increase was over (in the case of bulk imports) from Elisir d'Amore (Donizetti)

60 per cent. Cotton and woollen Gold Units 1.70 to 1.53 per 10 "A Furtive Tear"

not American gallons. There are sub- Tito Schips 6570. plece-goods, however,

stantial increases in the duty on Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major affected by the Increased duties.'

Difficulties of Comparison. certain kinds of paper (M. G. Cap "Eroica" (Beethoven. Op. 55)

Victor Symphony Orch conducted

pro-for example being increased from The Import Tariff by Albert Coates M.8.

mulgated is not easy to compare Gold Units L60 to 3.20 per pical) 10.30 p.m.-Rugby Press' News.

with the 1991 Tariff (as revised in and the duty on "paper not other- 10.33 pm Close Down. (All records in the above European 1932) as radical changes have been wise provided for free of mechanf- the classification of cal wood pulp being doubled. Under the making of the contract Obviously Mr. Balfe was "on the Programmes are kindly supplied by made in through a aqueeze..

spot." He knew that after Mr. Mesers. Teang Fook Piano Co.).

imports, and specific duties are now the heading "Animal Substances” The play was quite interesting. Jacoby's Forcing bid a game might the pass in this instance worked to be imposed on many articles the most striding change appears

... (Continued on Page 11.) South naturally opened the diamond well be lost if he passed, but if he advantageously

because 2 game which formerly paid at ad valorem Queen. Of course, against a spade bid again, a losing Slam might be could not have been made at any rates and vice versa. The con Opening the squeeze could not have contracted for. Accordingly, weighTM contract. The probabilities are, parisons made below therefore, operated, as it would have removed ing. the question from both sides, he had Mr. Balfe not passed his worth- cannot claim to be exhaustive, SUNDAY CONCERTS writing. Terms moderate Alm-Public Auctions -

AT PENINSULA. a vital card of entry from the decided that the risk of loss, less hand, a losing game would have though they may assist the reader Dummy. Mr. O'Neil. drew one through a further bid, was greater been contracted for..

to estimate the effect of the new round of trumpe, then led his second than the chance of game, and he In order to settle in advance any Tariff on his business, and his daily

Commencing on n July 2. THE Undersigned, have aroness diamond in the Dummy, and then passed

THE Undersigned have received high diamond and ruffed the losing passed and Mr. Jacoby made three question as to what I would have life.

done had I made the bid by Mr. The basic rate on unenumerated i

The news that the Sunday Con- In healthy Krunse to sell by Public Auction continued to lead out all the remain- The bidding of this hand has in Balfe and my partner had respond articles in raised from 12% to an hour from London. neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS

ing trumps. It was obvious, of it a very fine lesson to those whole with a Force, I wish to say, with 15 per cent. The main changes are certs will commence again for the and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders

course, that unless North was re-make psychic and semi-paychic emphasis, that I would not have the increase on textiles, cotton. Summer Season on July 2 at the quired to protect both the heart and Opening bids. With almost all play-passed. My own opinion is that it woollen, silk and artificial silk, etc. Peninsula Hotel, should prove spade suits, the contract could noters it is part of their gospel never is better to take an occasional The duty on many of these textiles most acceptable to the residents of be made. This line of play assum-to pass a Forcing bid, and this is penalty than to risk shattering part is now so much per yard, instead Hong Kong

This innovation last year, at- ed that North held both the King-junquestionably the safest rule in the nership morale by refusing to of per place, and the increase Queen of spades and the Queen-long run, as to pass such a bid has respond to a Forcing bid. I would amounts in many categories to astracted hundreds of people in the Knave of hearts, with length in both tendency to break down partner- never pass a Forcing bid made by much as 160 per cent. Thus on spacious and cool Lounge of the On View from Tuesday the 27th. euita. After 8 tricks had been play-iship morale. However, a very fine my partner, even while in the cotton place-goods grey, and white Peninsula Hotel, and the selections

ed, the situation was as follows: player is a law unto himself, and soundest slumber.

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