1935-11-26 — Page 9

THE CHINASMAIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26.

"SAFETY FIRST- CAMPAIGN

Further Hints To Road-Users

POINTS IN INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY CODE

The following is the text of a talk on "Safety First" broadcast | last evening by the Rev. G. E. Upsdell Hon. Secretary of the Hong Kong Automobile Associa-

tion:-

This question of “Safety First” is a problem which "not only af- fects our own Colony but is an international question, and partį and parcel of the world-wide use of roads, and we here, whatever j (our position or occupation may be, are all liable to go elsewhere and carry our habits and customs with us. The other day I had an enquiry from Czechoslovakia with reference to our roads, railways They wanted their king back! These demonstrators are shown way and commerce, which will give ing pictures of the former exiled King George of Greece in the Athens you some idea of the far-reach- celebration of the fall of the anti-Monarchistic Government. The coup bying influence of our local motor- General Kondylis, Royalist leader, paved the way for King George's re-ing organisation, and the impor turn to the throne. He was offeinily welcomed in Athens yesterday.

LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES

The Hong Kong Travel Associa- tion acknowledges with thanks the receipt of $500 from the Asiatic Petroleum Co. (South China) Itd.

The ludiar Moslem Society is giving a tea party in the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel to congratulate the Hon. Mr. T. H. King on his ap- pointment to the post of Inspector- General of Police.

to-morrow,

Major General Bartholomew

ALLEGED THEFT OF CLOTHING

Quite Respectable"

Exhibits

TWO WOMEN QUARREL

tance of our share in this inter-

national question of "Safety First.

The black and white colours you see where are international, and are used-la-ali-countries which have subscribed to the In- ternational Motoring Convention of 1926; therefore, for the 'short time at my disposal, I will try |- and place before you some of the chief' points of the international highway code which has been adopted-

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"Among the possibilities for the Republican nomination for the United States Presidency in 1936 is Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan, shown with his wife arriving in New York after a European trip, during which he interviewed the leaders of the war-threatened nations, *

SULTAN OF AUSSA'S REPORT

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forced, In view of the impending THE OVERLAND CHINA MAIL

to reports cupying. According convened for Friday. The ob-from Dessil an infinenza epidemic ject of the meeting was to review has broken out among certain of Rights In Roads

the situation regarding the addi-¡the forces.

SAYING PETROL IN ROME "First of all, all persons have ions to the list of key products Chan Sam, aged 30, married a right to use the road for the which the Covenant-enforcing

Rome: New rigorous meRAUTER. Woman, appeared before Mr. purpose of passage, and. as

withholding from ordering the strictest economy in Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon Magis manner in which we use the road Italy. These additions, including the consumption of petrol for mo tracy this morning on charges of affects a large number of others, principle by the Committee at its

were accepted in tor vehicles. will shortly be - succeeds Lieutenant-General 0. having stolen six pieces of cotton it is incumbent upon us to show last meeting, subject to its be embargo on oil supplies for Italy.

C. Borrett, C.B., CMG CBE thing and a blanket from Lee care and courtesy

all times D.S.0, who vacates on promotion.Mui, married woman, of No. 632 and also to avoid unnecessary the additional measures could be minent.

ing shown by investigation that which is now regarded as im- between October 3 noise. Later in the trouping season he Canton Road,

Accidents are inevitable!

¡made éfective, in connection

GENEVA MEETING will be joined by Colonel V. Rand 5, last

unless due allowance is made for with which the attitude of non-Paris: The reports from Geneva Det. Sergt. Ellis, who prosecut-possible error Burkhardt, D.S.O. 0.B.E.. on pro-

on the part of member States is of importance that the meeting of the Sanctions motion from command of the 7th, exhibited the clothing in Cort others, and at all times that pos-

Senhor Vasconcellos - decision Committee will be postponed in Heavy Brigade, RA, at Singa-and held up a lace dress for in-sibility is with us.

[spection."

was taken in response to repre- consequence of a joint Franco- pore. Local Major-General F. S.

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sentations from the French British decision are stated by the Thackeray, D.S.0, MC, A.D.C.

Government. Owing to the pres-Journal to be inaccurate. The sure of domestic affairs it would paper-affirms that the initiative be impossible for the French Pre- in this connection has been made

→

Mr. Wynne-Jones: What`sort of is in temporary command in clothing is it?-Quite respectable. 'China pending the arrival next your Worship.

month of the new GO.C.

Mr. Wynne Jones: It all depends

cathe

SURPRISE ATTACK BY ITALIANS

Paris fully

realised the reasonableness of

mier, who is his own Foreign exclusively by France jon what you mean by respectable.

In answer to the charge defen-i

Minister, to attend a meeting, the M. Laval, according to the dant said: "We have been good!

character of which demanded an-paper, is convinced that France The mv. Malayan Prince from

friends. We have

thoritative used each

French representa- may be involved in extreme's New York, sailed from Los Another's clothing. I admit that

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tion. The desire of M. Laval for serious discussions requiring the geles on the 5th instant and is ex-these pieces of clothing are not

the postponement in those cir-assumption by her repre- pected here on or about the 30th-mine, but while complainant was

The effect of the advance is,

cumstances is well understood in sentative of the fullest respan: † serving a prison sentence I nsed firstly, to correct the Italian line, London, and the British Govern-sibility. This, however, says the Three cases of diphtheria and them. When she

ment is in accord with the League paper, will out of which has hitherto shown a mark-

be found impost- Chairman's decision. ́one of enteric fever were reported prison she suspected that I got her ed re-entrance south of Adowa;

sible before the re-assembly of to the Health authorities in the jarrested, and then she brought the secondly, to protect General- San-

the Chamber on November 29. NO POLICY CHANGES 24 hours ended on Sunday. charge against me, out of spite" ini's right flank; and thirdly, pos-

Hence M. Laval is bound to in- It is likewise appreciated, that

sist that the date of the meetings De: Sergt. Ellis told the Court sibly to drive Ras Seyoum from the request does not imply any of the Sanctions Committee be not A raid on the first floor of No- that when the complainant found Tembien under the threat of en- changes in French policy regard-fixed before November 29, and 135 Wanchai Road, which is va- the clothing missing she went to circlement by General Villasantes ing the measures which the cant, resulted in an unemployed the defendant's place, where she and the flying columns, of which League Powers are called to take, the paper asserts that the British man, Fung Shub, and nine wo- Found some of the missing proper-two started westward from Makas was emphasised yesterday, ac- Ambassador men being arrested, while play-y. When asked for the remain- alle and one south-westward from cording to the Paris press telethis standpoint ing at pai kau One woman was der, defendant said she kept them Hanzien a weak aga

parating by the French official absent, and her wall of 35 was es-jat another address and they went

spokesman, who added that it was treated. The other defendants to this place only to find the pre- Addis Ababa: Reports from likely that the postponed League pleaded guilty to gambling and mises locked. They then had a Dessig regarding the mobilisation meeting would be held early in were fined $3 or in default three quarrel in the street and complain of the Ethiopians describe a camp day's hard labour each

ant blew the police whistle, atlof thousands of warriors bivouaced To-morrow at Geneva experts tracting a Chinese detective to the and resting after a 200

Malta: The trial mobilisation miles are meeting to examine the work-order at Malta passed off without In connection with the Charity scene, who he took them to the route march from the capital, pre-ing of sanctions so far imposed, any incidents. As Ball of the Ya Men's Club of Police Station.

BOOK as the paring to trek to the front in a and the delayed meeting of the signal was given all the regular After further Hong Kong, to be held at the

was few days.

Committee. of Eighteen will give troops as well as the other forces Hong Kong Hotel Boof Garden taken the defendant

"The Ark of the Covenant" has them additional time to prepare here were rushed in. hundreds of arrived from the church of St. their report. It is expected that private motor-bases to previously George at Addis Ababa, where it Senhor Vasconcellos will review designated stations. usually rests. It is carried by the the position on November 29 with Ethiopian headquarters in all can view to fixing the new date for

Service:

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to-night at 8 pm, ticket holders charged are asked to book tables direct with the Eotel The Ball is in aid of the Y's Men's free school.

The following appointments in the Colonial service were notified on November 9 in London: Mr. T. J. Houston to the Colonial Admîn-} istrative Service, Hong Kong; Mr. G. S. Wilby, Superintendent of Education in Nigeria, to be Assistant Master, Education. De partment, Hong Kong

evidence

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dis-

200-MILE ROUTE MARCH.

December.

E. R. T. HOLMES TO paigas against invadefs-Beater. the meeting-British Wireless

RETIRE

At Present M.C.C. Captain In Australia

1934

Abyssinians Make Progress

rey, to which he was appointed in

A stykah batsman and

a bril- London, Nov. 20. liant fieldsman, Holmes was edu-CONSIDERABLE TERRITORY

cated at Malvern and Oxford.

E. R. T. Holmes, who is cap-and represented the Dark Blues taining the M.C.C. team now against Cambridge in 1925-27. He With the approach of the cold ring New Zealand and Austra captained his "Varsity in the last weather, warm clothing is urgent, announced to-day his retire match and hit a dazzling 113. ly needed for the children in the ment from the captaincy of Sar-Reater.

Salvation Army Girls' Home, No.2

Embankment Road, Kowloon. The Officer in charge will be grateful

for parcels of old clothing of Oxford's Golfers Bow

warm materials whether Euro- pean or Chinese. Any kind of clothing will be acceptable, as it can be cut down and remade for children's garments.

Trial Mobilisation At Malta

PETROL EMBARGO

AGAINST ITALY

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FINLAND "GOES ENGLISH:

Craze Throughout: Country To Learn Language

Helsingfors. Finns are at present indulging in a craze to learn the English Language.

Compulsory courses in English bave just been organised by & State-controlled company for its huge staff, and British £1

the cinemas whenever they are show.

Improving trade relations are believed to be ose of the main reasons for this enthusiasm, Beuter.

WANG CHING-WEI

Hong Kong Sequel To Attempt On Life EXTRADITION SOUGHT OF ALLEGED CONSPIRATOR

ATHENS EN FETE

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3-mile long avenue known as the Syngros. Allee, which was de- corated for its whole length with flags and garlands.

All the route was lined with. troops of the crack regiments, be- hind which, enthusiastic specta- tors stood packed tightly, strain- ing their necks to catch a feeting glimpse of their king. The King and Crown Prince, seated at his Father's side, saluted continuous- ly, the crowd cheering itself hoarse.

INTO THE OTT

About half way along the route a triumphal arch spanned the road, marking the boundary of

the city. The procession halted at Hadrian's Gate, where the Bur gomaster of Athens and the Bargomasters of all the other cities of Greece, the presidents of the civi administrations and

A sequel to the sensational at other public. corporations had At the same time corps of Royal tempt to assassinate Mr. Wang taken up positions. The royal Engineers hastily laid telephone Ching-wei, President of the Exer-standard was hoisted and the lines; around the entire island, tive Yuan and concurrently For-band struck up the royal-march. brought guns into position and eign Minister, on November 1- în cannons fired salutes, and the laid barbed wire entanglements. Nanking, occurred yesterday when church belis all over Athens be- Field kitchens followed the troops a Chinese, named Ya Lep-fui gan pealing out. with their provisions--Trans-|(alias Li Chi-on alias Li. Shek-yu) WELCOME-SPEECH 5". Ocean Service,

aged 47, was brought before Mr. Then the Burgumaster of W. Schofield, at the Central Mag-Athens welcomed the King back to istcacy to face extradition pro- the capital, |saying: “Your ceedings.

Majesty: We welcome you with The Nanking Government is real joy as a symbol of national Addis Ababa, earlier: Although

seeking his extradition, charging unity and brotherhood. The the reports of the recapture of

him with conspiracy to murder Jung people in national" dress Gorahaf have not yet been con

Mr. Wang Ching-wei, President of and the young women in histori- firmed by official quarters it is as-

the Executive Yuan of the Central cal garb who surround you give |Berted bere fist the tires Abys-

Government, at Nanking -- pers this expression of unity fitting sinian troop columns operating

The alleged fugitive is described form, and show the unquenchable along the Fafen River have minde The Secretariat of the League on the charge as having no fized desire of the Greek people to see considerable progress during the of Nations issued last night at abode in Hong Kong. He was their country, united and march- last few days and have recon-Geneva the replies of Soviet Bas-rested in Wanchai on Saturdaying towards the goal that has been before it in its thousands of

RE CAPTURED

Russia And Rumania Agree To Step

London, To-day.

To Women's Side quered the greater part of the sin and Rumenis on the extension morning

def

London, November 2. Magni-by ten gaines to six, with five advance column:

Margt enkel territory, occupied by the Italian of the measures against Italy to He is said to have been born in years of illustrious history. The ficent play by the Offord Univer-haired Miss Fishwick's team win

Include an embargo on expo Kung Linggi City, Liang-Pro- gates of this city open to the King. sted that petrol, coal, iron and steel.. zity captain (A. A. Duncan) did the foursomes by Ave to one, with Babre

Both) vince/2.2

who brings reconciliation Greece Batt. QS. M. Henry, EKSPA not save him or his side from de oge halved, and the singles ended 15

only about Governments.

The secased man stated he had and its capital are overflowing appeared before Mr. Wynne-Jones feat at Wentworth (Surrey) in level, each side winning five

on never been away from Hong Kong, with joy,***

at Kowloon Magistracy this morn-match by singles and foursomer and halving four, Duncan's mab ing to answer summonses for (a) against a strong team of women with Miss Enid Wilson (the for keeping a dog, without a Beence golfers raised by Miss Diana Fish-mer British champi

and (ha) for having allowed his dog wick. The concession of six strokes able for a splendid but out without a lead or made. He in each game proved too much for zecovery by the Oxford admitted the offences and wax the Oxford players, and their

was three, dow

ined $5 in the first summons and ponents, who included six winne

$25 on the second.

of national files, won on the

hai, has readiness to impose xa emiss Abyssinian these exports 35 BOOLS

ensures had been adoptu

and that the charge was a fabrics The royal cortege then: tina He also made a request to onwards through the be allowed to engage a solicitor throng towards that and send a letter to his family in where a solemn chief Canton.

Mr. J. Murphy, Chief Detective. Inspector, asked

formal remand, which was grant

ed.

GÜTE

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