1934-04-24 — Page 9

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1934.

THE CHINA MAIL.

DECLINE IN

TRAFFIC ON THE

YAUMATI FERRY

Decrease In Receipts On Transfer To Jordan Rd.

NET EARNINGS DECLARED LOWER AT MEETING

The net earnings of the Hong Kong Yaumati Ferry Co., Ltd.. are considerably lower than those of last year, it was reported at the annual meeting, which was held in the Company's board room at the New Jordan Road Pier this morning.

Mr. Lau Tak Po, the managing director. presided and was support- ed by the following directors: the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Dr. Kwan Sum Yin, Dr. F. H. Kew, Messrs. Kwok Chuen, Wong Tsai Hoo, Wong Ping Suen, Choy Wai Hung. Chan Kam Yung, and Young Tsun. Dart. Over fifty shareholders were also present.

Mr. Lau Tak Po, the managing director and chairman, presented his report as follows:

"You will note that the net esrn. ings are considerably lower than those of last year.

This is due to several reasons. namely:-

1. The payment of Royalties and increased rentals to the Govern-

ment.

Dillinger Mobster Convicted

Dramatic scene in Allen County courthouse, Linia, O., sa Nru Leba Pierpont, mother of Harry Pierpont. Dillinger gangster, weeps on the shoulder of her during reading of jury's verdict which found Pier. sont guilty of slaying Sheriff Jesse Sarber Inst October. The officer way. »

slain during rescue of Dillinger by his gang.

LORRY DRIVER'S 4 $20,000

SUMMONSES.

Cancellation Of License Recommended.

2. The inability of maintaining at

ten minute service with three

Remarking that it was disgrace- vessels on the Jordan Road Ser- vice between. June and Decem-ful. Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the ber.

Central Police Court this

morn.

3. The very heavy decrease in re-fing, adjourned four summonses

ceipts when the Yaumati Ser- 'vice was transferred to Jordan against a lorry-driver, Chan Kong, stating that he would recommend

Road,

"With the completion and delivery

new franchise on June 12, 1933.

Ser- "Immediately the Yaumati vice was transferred from the Old

Yaumati Pier to Jordan Road Piel, it became apparent that it would be impossible for us to maintain a ten minute service with the new piers.

"An extra vcasel had to be placed on the service at the cost of $3,000 add per month, so as to enable the vessels to have longer time to get

in and out of their berths.

stule

minutes. "On

ed..

brakes.

Ito over $100, in default two

months' hard labour.

"SOME REMARKS ABOUT FASCISM" LECTURE

BLUE COAT WORN AT UNCLE'S FUNERAL

To-day's Short Story.

SNAKE-- ВІТЕ

By Hedley Barker.

THE eyes which- peered out ple I am meat, drink, clothing, lel- Timmense puffy sure, Fate, God. Iechonie i tr face under heavy thatch of brow bed and, the Big Top takes shape. were the eyes of a rogue ele Until I blow the whistle not one of phant. They were small, wicked them can eat his breakfast, and each informed with a sinister and tru-fone of these miserables will come a- culent glitter. The face belong-[running when I blow it again."

Gradually the huge tent assumed ed to Karl Richter. A tremen- dous, swollen man, fantastically the, shape of a pagoda. To Karl fat from too much eating, too Richter it was the ultimate beauty. much drinking, too little exer-Swing the hammers, you rats!] cise, he made a nightmare, spec- Make them sing the song of money! tacle of three-chinned grossness. For every stroke, five shillings in of thrusting, incredible paunch, my pocket. Every time the tent bursting cheeks and fingers, like goes up, fifty pounds. Three hun-!{ week, twelve hundred al saveloys. His people called him dred Fut. Not fatty, you will remark, month, fourteen thousand a year. A which is semi-affectionate sense of power came to him. term. Just Fat, spoken under the breath, with hatred and all un-! charitableness. "Here comca Fat," they would say - and lapit.

- a

Karl Richter was a bully.. He was Intolerant, bad-tempered, spite- ful, grasping, savage in his. prohl-) jbitions, temperate only in leniency. He slept with a snake- hooded

caravan.

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$

of re-

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Leading Firms Not In Favour.

ANGLO-CHINESE EXHIBITION

ALSO REJECTED.

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There was a peculiar satisfaction strong personality. The doctor had for Richter in the humillation of a

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lace some time ago.

"I wish to speak with you," he had said, "privately." And, in the

may

you

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PASSPORT

Sentence Extended On Rehearing.

[Continued from Page 1.)

ESTATE CLAIM cobra-at the foot of his bed. And

lest you are disposed to accept this to dress. Presently he would stroll out of his caravan, would sense the BY CONCUBINES statement with a measure

serve, let me say at once that he was tension induced in the men by his the proprietor of eircus-mena-presence. There would be an osten- Cross-Examination Of

gerie, and had been in close attend-tation of getting things done, of busyness; and there would be an Lo Pak-wal.

ance en snakes for 30 years.

Karl Richter sat up in bed and impression of muscles flexed, wills looked out of the window of his stretched taut to do his bidding, to-

gether with a kind of furtive hos Work-sounds come him; the clang of 14lb. hammers on tility exuded in a palpable wave. iron-sheathed stakes, the clop clop of He would walk out amongst this The cross-examination of the jostling planks, the

formidable community which was the circus and defendant. Lo Pak-wai, alias Lo grumbling of lions and cats, the know the feel of regnancy. 4. The decline in passenger and the driver's license to be cancell-Kwai-woon, in the claim by two high trumpeting of elephants. All As he looked out of the window the "doctor" came out to the steps goods receipts wà account of the

concubines. Liang Cheung-nang that human stuft which put on depression.

The defendant pleaded guilty. and Wong So-chung, for letters

thas twice daily was going through cigarette. Richter's eye smoulder of the Vehicle ferries early in the Three summonses were for over of administration to the $20,000 sprangled glamour under the naph-of the caravan, sat down, and lit a Year. the Company enteredpon its/leading his motor-lorry and the estate of La Wai-chuen, decens-motions prescribed by him. Hansed with a malevolent glow,

ed, opened before the Chief helped by the sword-swallower, was yes, doctor," he muttered to him- fourth was for having inefficient Justice, the Hon. Mr. A. D. A feeding the beasts, Jones and Wallis self, "you have a strong body, a

McGregor, at the Supreme were grooming the The Magistrate added that a re- Court this morning.

horses, and, strong will. But I-I am the mas coaxed by the sweating efforts of the ter." Yes, the doctor had a strong comendation to cancel his license would be more suitable than im-Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, is re-

Mr. Hin-shing Lo, instructed by tent-squad, the Big Top was making will, a will that in its utmost ex- pression could subdue lions and cats, posing Bnes, which would amount

a belly against the rising sun. presenting the plaintiffs, and the

Absently, he caressed the snake as could induce docility in the most defendant, assisted by Messrs. Russ it brushed voluptuously against his ferocious of beasts. and Co., is conducting his own case. forearm.

He thought: "I am the Questioned by Mr. Hin-shing La, owner of this cireus. To these pea defendant stated that his mother uncle by had pre-deceased his three months, and that at the "This, however, proved very de- The Circolo Fascista di Coltura funeral he had worn the white coat trimental to the service, as the is pursuing its programme and will of second-chief mourner whereas at longer time taken to cross the har-hold its next lecture on May 23, at the funeral of his uncle he had only. Sbour drove the traffic away from this 5.30 p.m. when a lecture in English worn a blue coat, the coat he was

route.

will be given by Mr. E. Bucci on still wearing at that time in mourn

ing for his mother. "Some remarks about Fascism."

He had not Extra Vessel Removed.

The meeting will, as is customary, worn the hemp gown of chief mour "Your Directors are happy to

that towards the end of take place in the Grill Room of the ner at his uncle's funeral because December we were able to dispenseong Kong Hotel and the invita- he had not been given one by the with the extra vessel and to main- tions will be sent out in due course, first plaintiff, Ling Cheung-nang, who had taken the place of chief

That the Empire Fair, which quiet of his caravan: "I wish to tain the normal ten minute service shows a loss, but are again happy to mourner, he said.

has been held for the past two speak to you about the girl Vanya. with three vessels which can now state that when tenders were called "Aunt's Remains Not Moved." years on Empire Day, May 24, will Let me tell you also that I will complete the journey in about ten in October last year for the opera- Defendant denied that his aunt's not be held this year, nor is it have proper respect. You

In turn off the compelling look. That¦ tion of these services, your Com-remains and ancestral tablets had likely that one will be held Saturdays, Sundays, und

{pany succeeded in obtaining the new been removed from the family tomb either 1935 or 1936, is the decision hypnotic eye, doctor, which Public Holidays we are now able to franchise at a greatly reduced ren- in Ma Tsai Village to the Sai Lam of the Empire Fair Committee, use in the big cage has no effect achieve our aim of providing a ten Ital.

Monastry in the New Territory be- The reasons put forward are on me. I am not a beast."

the "True" allowed minute vehicle service

doctor, "It is proposed as soon as the cause there was no chance of male that the majority of leading firma harbour throughout the day, except Jubilee Street Pier is strengthened succcasion in the family.

in the Colony are not in favour of gravely. "Are we not told that when a vessel is inld up.

and again available for use to ex- He also re-stated that he was the project, and that the promise man is but a little lower than the "Your Directora regret that the ploit this service further by extend-quite prepared to

maintain the of assistance

The statement appeared to be, in- to an extent that angels?"

Joseph Swiontnízky, a 46-year- An insult? Karl Richter writh- passenger and freight receiple

ing the running time up till 10 p.m. plaintiffs, this being the correct would ensure the necessary capital

jold Russian from Warsaw who spired by the apprehension of cer- the Jordan Road Service have not during the summer months.

course to take in his position. expenditure involved is not forthed. A bunch a veine at his temple sentenced to a month's hard latala dangers to the peace and good. only failed to come up to expecta-

"The vehicular are continuing to Mr. Hin-shing Lo: "Did the first coming.

stood out darkly, like blue worme.bour by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at relations between China and Japan, tions-but have actually shown improve, and should show a sub-plaintiff beg money from your uncle A proposal, made earlier in the] He went on.:

the Central Magistracy last or the integrity of China, which stantial increase if business condi-in order to pay your mother's fune year to hold an "Anglo-Chinese "Yes, about Vanya. I have seen. Saturday for being in possession might fellow from certain actions by

ral expensca?"

Exhibition," containing exhibita All this billing and coolng, this

of a false passport and for enter-other powers in China.

None of those dangers' was to be "I would wish to take this oppor- Lo Pak-wal: "It would be dutinot only of British manufactures back-door slappiness, has got to vehicle traffic, is not suited for pas-tunity in thanking our many friends ful for my uncle to pay my mother's but from Chine also has been re-stop. This is a círcus, not a Garing the Colony without a pass-

port, was brought before Mr. apprehended from any policy of the including the Diary Farm, the Hong funeral expenses.”

jected. The scheme would have den of Eaden. And

E. W. Hamilton for a rehearing British Government, which aimed, Kong Hotel, the Chine

in fact, at avoiding them.. Provident His Lordship: "When I was involved a capital expenditure of finished; it has come to a full stop this morning.

You understand? This is the end The

of On the other hand the general· Inspector-General and the United Delivery Companies young, I used to think that too." approximately $50,000. for their regular and valued patron-

of your...canoodling."

Police, the Ion. Mr. E. D. C. character of the statement and cer- The first witness for the defence

"Yes," said the doctor. "I un Wolfe, C.M.G., read the accused's talp detaile in it, such as references an elder of Ma Tani Village, testified LORRY-DRIVER IN

derstand very well what you say statement, which he had given to technical and financial assistance "We are issuing Dividend war-that after deceased's wife's death in

TROUBLE AGAIN. This is the end of my canoodling." to the Police at the time of his to China, were of a nature which He pronounced the word very care-arrest, saying tat defendant came had made him think it necessary to

were operating very unsatisfactorily much valued assistance (as you may no male issue.

"The very restricted Bus services Corporation who have rendered us adopted into the family, there being Reckless Driving After fully, and a little grimly. "As to to Canton from Shanghal and communicate with the Japanese backdoor sloppiness, I deny that had arrived in Hong Kong a few Government with the object of for the first few months, but are see under the item Bank Overdraft) ↑

Recent "Race." Our intercourse has been perfect-weeks ago.

clarifying the position of the British ly straightforward. 1 venture to When accused was sentenced Government. now running more efficiently.

"Your Directors feel that if the

For reckless driving in Whit-say"

last week Mr. Hamilton was un- Answering supplementary ques sent was necessary, and an adoption held, North, Point, & controlled

Richter's lower ip came out in ader the impression that the de-tions, the Foreign Secretary said. Jordan Road Pier was given a fuir

Allocation Of Profis. [ceremony, consisting of a perform

Chiu Kan, a lorry driver, vicious curve,

fendant did not wish to be sep that the action he had announced proportion and more adequate bus: The allocation of profits as recomance of the how-to and serving pleaded guilty before Mr. E. W. "You would argue with me?" >

arated from his wife, who was was a friendly communication to services, the passenger traffic would mended were as follow:

tea by the defendant, was gone Hamilton at the Central Police

"I am explaining.”-

also sentenced to serve a month the Japanese Government. show an immediate increase to the

To pay a Dividend of $150 per through. mutual benefit of the Public, the share on 7,500 Preferential Shares,

Court this morning and was fined "So, I don't wish it. If you in gaol for shoplifting at Lane The case is proceeding. Government, the Kowloon Bus Comwhich will absorb $11,250.

315, in default three weeks hard are insolent, you may presently Crawford's, and that he was also thought it would be wise to awalt and yourself explaining in another the father of two children. The its result before he made a further pany, and ourselves.

To pay a Dividend of $1.00 per

Traffic Inspector Nicol sald that place."

LG,P.'s statement, however, prov.statement, but the House would be share of 62,500 Ordinary Shares,

the defendant was one of the two Richter smiled as this phrased that this situation was false, kept fully informed of everything ""The General Trade depression in which will absorb $62,500.

motor-lorry drivers who were schoed in his mind. The doctor's Accused had one child by his for that took place-British Wirelees Blso affecting our receipta, large To pay a Bonus of $1.00 per share

"racing" through Whitfield, opo-eyes, he remembered, had gleamed, mer wife, who is now separated Service. numbers of first-class passengersjon 79,000 Preferential and Ordinary

alte Ah King's allpway, a fortnight and his face had turned grey. He from him in Poland, and that his 17 pare now travelling second, and the Shares, which will absorb $70,000.

Ago. The other driver had already, exulted as once more he noted the present wite had one by her for bands (au paraan yan second-class third. - Bab

To carry forward the

say that the French, Government Bum of

been fined by the Court

lines of pain on the other's face; mer husband. "The closing down of 'numerous $37,132.21 to the next working your.

as he saw the strong man tremble The statement also showed takes serious exception in the factories in Mongkok, and Sham-i The report and statement of ne

Hollywood, California.

with an agony of rage which he that accused and

his case of aliens possessing forged shulpo have thrown large numbers counts was seconded by Mr. Soo Rita La Boy, the stage and screen į

dare not express. And Into the wife, had been relying on shop- French passports. of working people out of employ-Tan and passed unanimously........... actress, -announces that she is mak-within the next two months, open wound of his insults he final-lifting for their Ivelihood in After the rehearing sentences ment, and forced many to seek en Mr. Li Tung, the retiring auditor, ing her last dim

Miss La Boy has been in the films ly inserted a probe. "Speak to northern Chinese cftios of six months and one "month's ployment out of the Colony was re-elected on the proposal of Upon completion of her current since 1928, during which time she Vanya again,” he said, "and you Last Saturday the French hard labour were imposed on ac

"Your Directora regret that the Mr. Soo Toe Pan and seconded by picture, she said," she will return to has appeared" in more than 100 are sacked.”

Consul General; Mr. G. Dafaurel cussed for the two charges, the Kowloon City services have again, Mr. Chan Chan Sặng,

the stage, starting in New York screen productions-Beuter

de la Prade, appeared in Court to terms to run concurrently,

across

the

on

decline.

"The site of the Jordan Road Pier, wifilst being Buitable for

Benger Traffic.

"This service is almost dependent upon the Kowloon bus services for)

tions improve.

its passenger traffic. We have made every effort to obtain an adequate age. bus service to the Jordan Road Pier, but so far our efforts have been rants payable by our Bankers, the 1917, defendant's grandmother had Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking suggested that defendant should be

futile.

Receipts Affected.

Deceased had agreed, together

to enable us to carry out our heavy (with defendant's mother, whose con- building programme."

"

RITA LA ROY'S LAST FILM,

Return To Stage Contemplated.

arca,

Tabour.

пот it is!

4

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LIVED ON SHOP-LIFTING WITH WIFE

*

He had, however, received from the British Ambassador in Tokyo the text of what was described as a translation of an informal verbal statement made to the Japanese Press by a spokesman of the Minis- try of Foreign Affairs.

"

He