Cardinal Verdier, leader of The Christian Church in France, who will represent his country at the 1931 Eucharistic Con- greas to be held at Buenos Aires in October of this year.
INDUSTRY PLANS IN CANTON
Government Scheme
For Expansion
MORE MONOPOLIES PENDING
From Our Own Correspondent) Canton, Yesterday:
The Provincial Department of Reconstruction has revealed that the business from the sale of tungsten. sugar and cement has brought in about $2,200,000 a month.
In consequence of this exten- ordinarily good business, the De- partment will engage in numer- ous other industries which will yield still more profits.
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 1934.
To-day's Short Story.
The
Corner Seat
TO realise suddenly that a fel-
To human being, a I
By Cecil Whitehead
VISUALISED a one-man busi-
man nesa that was going none too well. seated opposite you in a railway In all probability bankruptcy was carriage, someone you do not staring him in the face through know, is only waiting a favour- no fault of his own, and he was able opportunity to commit sui-almost at the end of his tether, I cide, is a nerve-racking experi- felt sorry for him..
"Poor little blighter!" I said to
ence.
It is not often that I travel by myself. train these days, but my car was
laid up, so I had no choice.
Suddenly he shifted his poai- tion, and, as he did so, & frighten-
"On the right" said the Inspec-jed, scured look came into his pale..
cor, clipping my ticket.
I hurried along the platform in-up quickly, Baw I tent on finding a corner seat.
The
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The sale of tungsten 1s a Gov- ernment monopoly, but no capi- tal or labour is needed. National Products Sales Office merely buys the mineral from the Chinese mining companies and sells it to agents in Hong Kong.
There is always a suff- elent margin between buy. ing and selling prices, and therefore profits are assured. Sugar is also exclusively sold by the same Office, because mer-
HORTICULTURAL chants are not permitted to deal
DUTIES
Industry Still To Be
Protected
1932 DUTIES
Only a
in wholesale business. limited number of shops are au- thorised to sell sugar in retail business. The Sales Office is im- porting sugar direct to supply the demand throughout Kwang- Lung.
SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS TO ket here owing to high tariff and Imported cement has no mar- special taxes levied on it. There fore, government cement has a clear field in Canton.
London, To-day.
A review of the duties on cer- tain horticultural products, orl-
ginally imposed in 1932, has been FAMOUS SCIENTISTS completed by the Import Duties]
Advisory Committee, and the! Treasury have issued an order for their continuance. with a light modification.
In recommending the duties in 1982 the committee referred to the necessity for improved mar- keting, and particularly for pr gunised assembling, grading, and packing, and stated that, subject
to these and other considerations,
it was not their intention to
MEET
· British Association
Annual Meeting
SIR JAMES JEANS TO GIVE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
London, To-day.
Prof. Albert Einstein, world- famous German scientist who propounded the theory of re- lativity, is taking 2 vacation from his laboratory at Princeton, N. J., and enjoying himsel mailing at Watch Hill, R.I.
ARMED ROBBERY IN TERRITORIES
Hawker Held Up At Point Of Gun
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FIRST-CLASS amoker, with
melancholy blue eyes. He glanced was watching him. and immediately looked down, embarrassed. He went very red.
IS
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only two well-dressed men oc-EVERAL times his hand moved cupying the further seats, seemed furtively towards the door han- the very thing I was looking for,dle, but each time, catching my eye,
I get in. Both men glanced up he withdrew it, more nervous and from their papers with the usual embarrassed than before. What
60-year-old Then they resumed was the matter with him? Why resentment. their reading again.
was he so agitated? So nervy?
As the train began to move the What was on his mind? inevitable agitated little man dashed past, stopped, heritated. made a grab at the door-handle and fell into the seat opposite me. "You ran it a hit close," I said, smiling pleasantly.
"Yes," he agreed.
TO-MORROW'S STORY
To-morrow's story will be "Inciting To Riot," by Eric Walrond.
As he seemed disinclined for further conversation I raised my paper, and studied him surrepti tiously over the top. Somehow one he was
Then in a flash it dawned on me contemplating what my
rash act."
as "a
JIN
Dressed in his patched Sunday clothes and battered shoes, William Andrew Mellon, poverty stricken cousin of multi. millionaire ex-Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Andrew W. Mellon. is shown here in his latest photo- graph, mapped in his dingy down- town Pittsburgh fat where he is living on $1.50 weekly from rellef agencies.
COVENTRY WIN AT CLAPTON Queen's Park Rangers Hold Palace
CARLISLE BEAT ACCRINGTON
CHINESE STUDENTS FOR ABROAD
Canton To Select 10 Graduates
INDUSTRIAL CAREERS
From Our Own Correspondent)
Canton, To-day.
The Provincial Department of Education are to select 10 uni- versity graduates for higher studies in Europe and America. These scholarships will be award- ed by competitive examination to be held from September 17 to 18.
are
Successful candidates will be sent to the United States, Great Britain, Germany, The Nether- lands, France, and Switzerland. Holders of these scholarships are required to choose between che-. mical and mechanical engineer ing irrigation, hydro-electrical engineering, and aviation. They cannot study law, medicine, or arts, because these men wanted to assist in industrialis- ing Canton after their return.
While the expenses allotted to jeach candidate has not yet been announced, the terms of study vary from three to five years. After abroad, completing their studies the students will be obliged to offer their services to the Government ut a monthly salary of $100 to $200,
Among the subjects to be examin- ed are Chinese, foreign languages, Kuomintang principles, science, and mathematics.
The provincial government is in need of skilled engineers for the operation of various industrial students will be sent to Japan, plants. It is significant that no
whose universities are less expen- sive than those in the United States and Europe.
is always interested in one's tra- man Law would describe [velling companions.
His breath was coming in huge Yes, suicide was obviously the jerka. The effort had quite ex-intention. I was convinced by his hausted him. Apparently he did manner;. he was only waiting a
London, To-day. not realise the rlak he was run-suitable opportunity to hurt him- Coventry City clearly demon- ning. It was obvious that he was self out and finish it all. Anyway, strated the powerful challenge out of condition and was unused my duty was plain. I watched they are to make this season, for THREE KOBBERS DESCRIBED
to any form of violent exercise. A him fascinated, wondering when promotion when they beat the BABY man of middle age, he was under he would make the attempt, not greatly improved Clapton Orient Held up at the point of a revol-sized, going bald, wearing rimless during to take my eyes off his face, side by a lone goal on the London
glasses, conventionally dressed in Apparently the other two men ground yesterday. a black coat and striped trousers had come to the same conclusion; the Lo Wu Brickworks at Fu Ti Au, somewhat the worse for wear. He they also were watching him from their first point this season when Queen's Park Rangera secured Teng Yui, 52-year-old pork hawker, looked tired, worried, and terribly behind their was robbed of $70.80 (Hong Kong) unhappy.
papers. The situa-they shared six goals with Crystal and $2.20 (Canton).
tion was dramatic.
Palace, while in the northern sec- The would-be suicide became tion Carlisle United secured a aware of our interest and his ner-brace of home points against Ac- vousness increased.
crington to break their "duck.”
Scores, as cabled by Reuter,
ver by three men laat night near
Tang reported to the police that The presidential address at he saw the men crouching under
the annual meeting of the British a truck as he was walking along commend any altertation in the Association for the advancement the railway line to Sheung Shui. general scheme of protection be of science, which will be held in As he passed they threatened him
Aberdeen from September 5 to 12 and searched him.
fore the autumn of this year.
INDUSTRY'S GOOD RESPONSE
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As a result of their review the will be delivered by Sir James The descriptions of the men are: committee have now stated that,ture of Physics." and scientists or 28, dressed in white, armed with Jeans, on the "New World Pic- First Short and stout, about 27
are looking forward with keen with rusty revolver.
while there is still much
to be
done, the industry as a whole has interest to the discussion it wil responded well to the call
provoke.
made
on it. There is a general consen-
crease in
as to the advance made in keting methods, and from no ter has i been suggested prices generally have been, ed to the detriment of the sumer.
WOMAN DRIVER
IN COURT
Knocks Coolie Down In Kowloon
TOY YACHT IN WAY
Miss Jorge, of No, 7 King's Ter-
UDDENLY the whistle blew were
THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)
• Coventry.
Shrilly. We all jumped. The
train entered Clayton tunnel with Clapton
a roar. The little man made a Queen's P. R. 3 Crystal P frantic grab at the door handle. THIRD DIVISION (NORTH) His expression was ghastly; the Carlisle light of madness was in his eyes.
Without a moment's hesitation
I hurled myself upon him.
"No, you don't!" I cried, pinning
race appeared before Mr. E. his arms to his side. Wynne Jones at the Kowloon Ma- gistracy this morning on a charge They joined in and forced him The other men had jumped up. of failing to drive with due care down. Very quickly he ceased
ahe
"THEY FORGOT TO and caution when knocked struggling and remained still. He
PAY"
Three Men Find $10 As Reminder
don't
2 Accrington
ARIZMENDI BEATS BELLIOSE
Featherweight Title Bout
CLEAR POINTS DECISION
New York, To-day. Baby Arizmendi decisively outpointed the Italian-American, Mike Belliose, in a fight for the boxing. 1 world's featherweight
championship here last night. Reuter.
0 Arizmendi. in the opinion of the Madison Square Garden authorl- ties is featherweight champion,
RAINBOW WINS despite the fact that his decision
TRIAL
Yankee Over 2 Minutes In Arrears
ENDEAVOUR CASUALTY
over Freddie Miller, National Box- ing Commission title-holder, last
year, was a nontitular one.
He, however, is undisputed California state feather- weight champion.
The Mexican, a colourful figure
an
Second. Tall and thin, about 25) or 26, dressed in black, carrying a As is usual at these meetings, torch. sus of evidence as to the large in the speakers are addressing them Third. Short and stout, about Home production, and selves to many practical questions, 30, black coat and white trousera.
quar disease, the problem of nolae, and mar-such as nutrition in relation to All spoke the Punti dialect.
affect-feeding of cattle, which has a that questions affecting the rearing and
down a coolie in Tam Kong Road looked up at us reproachfully out con-special local interest, in view of
on July 28, In these circumstances, they see famous cattle raising district.
fact that Aberdeen is the centre of
Sergeant-Paton stated that the
of the furtive, frightened eyes.
in the ring has, sincé 1932, no reason to recommend any re- Radio enthusiasts will hear Pro-
defendant was driving along Tamarc
"Now, you remain where you Newport, Rhode Island, To-day. amazingly fine record in "America. duction in the measure of protec-fessor Kennelly of Harvard, joint
Kang Road, towards Kowloon City severely. "We
and don't move!" I said The Vanderbilt syndicate's His victims in the past two years tion afforded by the existing duties, discover with Professor Heaviside
when a toy yacht, which was on suicides here!"
want any Rainbow defeated, the Boston have included such well known and the proposals for changes are of the famous law on the nature of
the seat behind her, slipped down
Syndicate's Yankee by 2 minutes boxers as Fidel La Barba, Baby limited to a few cases, in which
A fine of $10 each, in default 14 and as she was trying to push it of the two men, standing over him the final series of the America's Tommy, Chris Pineda, Freddle "No, we do not!" said the larger 21 seconds in the third race of Palmore, Speedy Dado, Young the ionosphere, or they were satisfied that some fur-conducting regions of the upper at-Lo Hing, Iu Chu, and Keung Lung, car swerved and struck a coolie "Lucky this gentleman realised 30-mile triangular course yester-ing, and many others.
the electrical days' imprisonment was imposed on out of the way with one hand, the menacingly. ther assistance should be afforded
Cup yachting trial races over a Miller, Tommy Paul, Varlas Mil- immediately.-British Wireless Ser-
mosphere. The leader of contem- three unemployed men, by Mr. who was spreading sand on the op-what you intended doing," said the day. vice
porary research on radio waves, Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Central posite side of the road. He was other, indicating me.
Decision Dropped Professor Appleton, is opening the Magistracy this morning, for ob- admitted to hospital, suffering from
The Rainbow led by 2 minutes. In his last appearance this year, discussion.
taining food and cigarettes by fraud large bruises on
I threw out my chest, feeling 11 seconds at 10 miles, dropped however, he dropped the body and quite a hero.
a 10-round ASCORBIC ACID
at the Po Chuen Teahouse, No. 49 shock, and will be detained for an-
back to 1 minute 58 seconds at decision to Tony Canzoneri, ag- Scores of other subjects by Connaught Road Central.
At last the little man found his 20 miles, then went ahead Jeminent scientists in many folde
other week.
to grcssive Italian-American fighter. voice.
win. Sergeant Shepherd said that de- As the coole was only paid by
Prior to that appearance be re- vary from the discussion on Ascor fendants ordered food and cigar the day Mr. Wynne Jones decided coat out of the door," he whim crew of Mr. Tom Sopwith's Enthus malding his chain of victories
"II only wanted to get my
Ralph Frost, a member of the gistered a win over Mark Diaz. bic acid, which is a vitamin that ettes to the value of $5.27, and that Misa Jorge should pay him his pered miserably. "It's it's shut deavour, was struck on the head over outstanding Filipino boxeru prevents scurvy, to a popular ac when they had finished they walk-wages as compensation, but ea hein." count of the Interpretation of the ed away without paying for them. was not out of hospital the amount|
by a swinging boom when the a complete one. spectra of the stars. Some well.
Then the train drew in to Brigh-Endeavour was competing in an could not be determined, and so the ton station.
informal race against Vanite and Belloise, is a coming boxer, re- Arizmendi's opponent, Mike An underground passage of an old known economists, including Sir Josiah Stamp, will take part in a
case was remanded for one week. temple in Hsinho, Hopei Province,
[The End]
Weetamoe yesterday.
Frost was sent to hospital ranks........
cently graduated from amateur was recent discovered, according to discussion of the need for a tech-
suffering from slight concussion. reports received by the Bureaus of nique of economic change.-British
but his condition is not serious. Civil Affairs and Education of the Wireless Service.
-Reuter.
SCRIPTURES UNDER TEMPLE
Buddhist Finds In China
Tientsin.
Hopei Provincial Government.
In this passage were found 500 volumes of Buddhist scriptures and! five beautiful Buddhist statues. They are believed to be relics dating back more than 1,000 years.
HEADLIGHTS ON TINY BUG
Strange Creature On River
MALAYAN FINDS JOBS SCARCE
Though Without Pass He Gives Himself Up
نجيب
LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
WITHOUT LIGHTS Sentence of three months' hard!
For driving his car along Chat labour was imposed on Chiu Yu, ham Road without lights at 11.15 unemployed by Mr. B. W. Hamil- jp.m, on August 10, Dr. D. Hope ton at the Central Magistracy this Gill, of No. 80 Nathan Rokd, was morning, for the theft of a radiator,
fined $8. cap from car No. 881, belonging to Dr. K. D. Ling, while the car was
Parked outside St. John's Hall,
Bonham Road, yesterday,
Amat Bin All, a 26-year-old un Tuesday from Singapore. employed Malayan, was charged |
before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the SING-SONG GIRLS TO Central Magistracy, this morning, with entering the Colony without | DISPLAY BADGES
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BIG DRIVE ON RED BANDITS NOW PLANNED
(Continued From Page 1)
Bellolse, 22 years old, was Oly. · mpic amataur. champion in 1931 and, as a professional, participat ed in 22 bouts, up to the end of.
HAPPY VALLEY GOLF 1988, winning, 19 and drawing 3.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Starting Times For Sunday
He lost one during his first two years in the ring.
Among those whom he has sub- duced are Petey Hayes, Kid Covelli, Pete DeGrasse. and Lew Farber. Hayes only recently sprang a sur- Cuban bon bon. prise by beating Kid Chocolate,
9.28
J. McKnight, W.,8. Huller
The commission which General Chen) accepted was made by the South-west LORRY DRIVER FINED
Political Council, although the ap Summoned at the instance of Ser-pointment was, garetted by the Nan- geant Youe, traffic officer, for the order is not extended to the king Military Commission. Apparent- driving without due care and Cau-southern forces in view of the fact The 8.8. Takada is due here on 'tion, Leung Yiu, driver of lorry No, that there are 200,000 Nanking troops The following are the start
12871, appeared before Mr. E. Win Fukten and an equal amount in
this morning, Hamilton at the Central Magistracy Klangs to deal with the elusive Reding times for the Championship
Troops of Kwangtungand of Happy Valley and the Cap Sergeant Youe stated that while Kwangsi consolidating their post-tain's Cup over the Valley course 9.243. Forbes, J. E. Richardson he was driving from west to east tion, but no offensive will be made on Sunday: Cleburne, Tex.
G. H. Bond, W. Woodward Communist units have extended 8.32 Now comes a bug with head- Sergeant Russell stated that at Nanking's New Order along Des Voeux Road the defen- in the near future, it is said. 8.28 a.m. C. W. E. Bishop, L. Goldman 9.32, D. &. Edward, G. Bom
dant passed his car in between lights to rival the fame of the cured came to the Colony from
K. 8. Robertson, O. I Ta 9.38 lightning bug with its taillight. Shanghat sometime ago, and gave Sing-song girls in. Nanking much car
another, nearly colliding with his their activities to Southeru Hunan
tham – 600 9.40 and are trying to penetrate into 8.40 R. H. Dearing found the strange himself up yesterday in a destitute hereafter display at conspicuous fine of $10 was imposed."
Kwangtung. Troops are being 8.44 creature along the Brazos River. condition, after having failed to places badges bearing the picture of
sent to defend the northern Kwang-8.48, On its head, situated to resem-secure a job.
a peach flower, according to a new KAN. WITHOUT. LICENSES:
tung borders near Hunan. The 8.5B ble the headlights of an auto- Accused was committed to the order of the Social Affairs Commis For driving without a license Lo Communists are active in Hunan, 0.00 mobile, are two, spots which House of Detention for one month aloner of that city. Those Ignoring Ol-tik, driver of bus No. 615, Wong Fukien, and Kiangai, in spite radiate light. The bug, before it after which period he will be al- the order will be fined by the au On, driver of taxi No. 48, and Yik anti-Communiste campaign under-8.06 died, could make the spots glow at lowed to look for a job the thorities and their licences will be Wel, driver of private car No. 2182, taken by Marshal Chiang Kai-ut will.
cancelled, the order says,
We were fined $5 each.
during the past three years.
passport.
Colony.
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8.56
8.52
19.04
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G. S. Arckbult, H. U. Ireland 9.44
J. B, Ross, E. W. G. Malcolm 9.48
E. Lewis, C. Thwaites A 9.52 A. T. Braley, A. MacFarlane 9.56 T. C. Fairburn, H. T. Buxton Note: A. W. Muir, A. J. MacFayden
A. Sommerfelt, D. J. Gilmors R. O. Webb, EL M, Bryden;"'. 9:12ZWW. L Alexander, J. Harrop | 9.16: W P. II. Senones, D. 8. Robb, 8.20 H Hampton, W. Paterson
Bon
+ Old couple ready.
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EU de Rome.J. W. Franks Old couple if ready
J. A. R. Belby, J. E. Dovey Old couple: if ready
The first pair to finish in the T. D. Faton, A. McKellar t morning will start at 2.32 pm for the afternoon round and aubsequent players will book the frat vacant time available on the starting list that will be posted in the Club House.
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