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Among the passengers who, Sir Thomas Southorn, KRE, arrived in the Colony this mor-C.M.G. Governor-designate of the ning from Shanghai by the sa. Gambia,

Lady Southern. President Jefferson were Mrs. 0.B.E.. will be leaving by launch Myrtle C. Bauer, Mrs. A. W. from Queen's Pier at 11 a.m. to. Bishop and Mrs. H. M. Cavender morrow. Their departure will and Alita Mae Cavender.

not be attended by any official ceremony but they will be glad to

Mr. Phillip Cockchin. Chief see any friends who may care to Manager of the Wing On Bank take that opportunity of saying Ltd. Wing On Fire and Marine geod-bye. Ordinary dress will be Insurance Co. Ltd., the Wing On worn.

Life Assurance Co. Ltd.. and the Wing Kong Industrial Develop

mest

News has been received of the Com Ltd. returned to death, which occurred at Epping the Colony this morning from Hospital, England on March 21. Shanghai by the s.s. President from meningitis, of Mr. J. E Jefferson.

Auvache, formerly representing the Marconi International Marine Mrs. William Gockson, wife of Communication Co., Ltd., in Hong the Chairman and Director of the Kong. Mr. Auvache left Hong Wing Kong Industrial Develop-Kong in May of last year. ment Co. Ltd., returned to the Colony this morning by the s.. President Jefferson.

BRIBERY ATTEMPT

Owing to the sudden illness of! Mr. S. F. Balfour, the Second Court of the Central Magistracy did not sit until noon yesterday.

in as a magistrate.

THE CHINA MAIL," FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1936

Herr H. Gipperich. above. Consul-General for Germany in Hong Kong

Presided

over the very pleasant Labour Day cele bration at the German Club this morning.

GERMAN CLUB CEREMONY

·

To-day's Complete. Short Story

THE TREASURE

By Clare Thornton

that Sunday evening in "T... with my own eyes,” she

O Mine, at a quarter-past six, declared, a little unnecessarily,

young Doctor Hill was enjoying "saw Arthur, in Monger's Lane, a spell of well-earned rest in k-kissing a's—girl". an armchair in his study, with Then indeed the direness of the the latest novel, when the door calamity, the soreness of the opened and his wife came tot-straits in which they found them- itering into the room.

selves, shattered the self-control of

So agonised was her charm-the young doctor. Aghast, he ing face that her husband stared at his wife. sprang to his feet in alarm and. “You can't mean it, Norah! It's hurried over to her.

too hideous to be true." "Oh, Jack!" she gasped. "I've "It is true! I passed close by had a

sbock. A—a · dreadful | them." I saw them as clearly as shock."

I'm seeing you. Oh, Jack!” Her adoring husband's mind In tense, stunned silence, they was instantly full of fearsome pic-stared into each other's desperate tures. -She'd come from the eyes. Grange along Monger's Lane. He'd A word of explanation is neces- heard that some particularly un-sary here. Arthur was their fac- pleasant-looking tramps had been totum seen in Monger's Lane lately. [apt.

He led her to a chair, got brandy thing. from a cupboard and made her well

A little colour re-

Never was a word more Arthur. Indeed, did every- (Continted from Page 1) Mr. J. H. de Figueiredo, of the

And did it superlatively Herr Gipperich said: staff of Messrs. Hughes and when Mr. C. Branall Burgess had

"It is my privilege to-day and

swallow some. Houghs Ltd, arrived in the Colony been sworn

His perfections were 50 great turned to ber face.

and so numerous that sometimes! this morning from Shanghai by Mr. Bramall then took his seat on my very pleasant duty to extend a

"It-it's Arthur!" she moaned. his employers whispered to each the s. President Jefferson. the Bench, accompanied by Mr. very hearty welcome to all

He W. Schofield, who rose at 12.30 foreign friends and to thank you

"Arthur!" His face paled. "You other: "Can he be human ?”

you don't mean there's been was the sort of factotum of whom p.m. Mr. Bramall continuing with all, both on my-behalf and on be half of the German community of

an accident.

young hard-worked country doctors the day's cases.

Hong Kong, for the honour you

"No, no. It's worse than that." must dream.

Not only did he answer "Norah !"

the The Rev. J. D. MacLean, of the have done us by coming here to- Kowloon Union Church, will be day to join us in the celebrations

She tried to pull herself to-door and the telephone, cook like gether.

a chef. ret with the strictest re- the speaker at the Religious Meet-jof our National Day. lings this month at the Helens To-day is a reminder

gard for economy, clean the house May Institute. These meetings that the achievement of work for houses and listened to the dreams leaving only a little light dust- are held every Friday morning at all is considered to be of para of the British unemployed. They ing for his mistress--but he also ten o'clock. The subject this mount importance in Germany, are a happy augury to us, of the gardened most successfully, looked will be The Religion of We are aut a rich country except future understanding between the after the chickens, cleared the car,

in population and the working ca- cations, and command a great res and did any other odd job. Committal proceedings were Modern Poetry" This morning'a'

pacity of our people, and it na pect from our people.

In brief. Arthur was a treasure, commenced before Mr. S. F. Bal-address will be introductory.

turally falls, therefore, upon the "It is with great pleasure there-and Norah and Jack would have four, at the Central Magistracy

CHARGE

European On Trial

COMMITTAL PROCEEDINGS AT CENTRAL MAGISTRACY

month

to

GOVERNOR'S 'REPLY ·

yesterday afternoon. against Al-j Chan Fook-yim. 19, was fined Government to see that idle hands fore, that I propose the toast of guarded him with their lives.

or His Majesty, King Edward VIIL" He had been with them ever bert Randall, aged 27. unemployed, $1. with the alternative of seven- idle whether by choice

are provided with as The toast was then honoured since their marriage five years) of No. 1, Prospect Place, and days imprisonment, by Mr. C. B. necessity

with enthusiasm.

before, and though only thirty-five, seven Chinese, on a charge of Burgess at the Central Magis much work as possible.

"It will be a happy day for our

and of quite pleasing appearance, conspiracy to bribe Chinese off-tracy yesterday for playing foot-|

our people

His Excellency the Governor in he had, to their indescribable joy. Government and for cers of the Import and Export De-ball in Wyndham Street. "we

man in the replying said:-

a fixed detestation of the female partment

have had several complaints from when no able-bodied

will be without work. I hope that you will permit me sex, declaring often that he didn't The seven Chinese charged are this area and we have had to put country

in on behalf of all your guests here "hold with marriage.and that no Li Yick, 32, shop-keeper, Leung a special man on duty there," re-Great strides have been made

thank you for

petticoat would ever catch him. Yau, 12. unemployed, Ho Loi, 27. marked Sub-Inspector Mist. The the suppression of unemployment this morning to

Now, alas, one bad! salesman, Ho Shum, 29, unemploy-youth stated he

was unable to under our present leadership dur- your kindness in inviting us to

No wonder that Doctor Hill and ed, Li Kwai-yick, 40, unemployed. pay the fine and left the

Courting the past three years, but the this celebration of your National

on that May, evening Kwan Sing, 36, unemployed, and crying.

economic and political confusion Day, thereby affording us the o-his wife

for paying our sincere that has spread to all parts of the casion

stared into each other's desperate Ngan Cheong, 23. unemployed.

to you and Frau

eyes. The Crown case is that Randall, Henry M. Wong, residing at No. world has proved to be a serious felicitations

Gipperich and to all your com- "Who was the girl?" together with two of the other 8, Fung Fai Terrace, was this impediment.

patriots in Hong Kong.

"I couldn't see her very well "I am particularly glad to have Arthur was in the way. I

defendants, Li Yick and

Leung morning charged before Mr. W. Yao, were the prime movers in a Schafeld at the Central Magia- scheme to collect

formation.

R. O. Mo Kang

Division Of Shares

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money from tracy with refusing to pay a car responsible person in the world is this opportunity of telling you and think she was fair and pretty opiura divans in the Colony to fare of $6 and with maliciously fully aware of the fact that satis them how greatly we people of Not one of the girls I know in the influence Chinese revenue officers damaging a car

Work Hong Kong appreciated the visit village. Jack, what on earth are mascot and a factory and remunerative against prosecuting or giving in-pane of glass of public car No. depends on peace, internally and to our harbour of your splendide to do?"

299, to the value of $55, at Village externally, and it is with some warship, the cruiser Karlsruhe.

We all so much enjoyed the The accused were arrested on Road at 3.40 this morning. The tisfaction and pride that we are

"He wasn't hating this one!” March 31 at the To Yuen Restaur-case was adjourned for 24 hours, able to point out that the internal exchange of hospitalities and we formed a cordial friendship for her

"Was she young? An affair with ant. where it is alleged Randall defenninut being allowed bail for peace of Germany has not been handed a bribe of $500 to a senior $75.

disturbed by economic or politi.gallant Captain, his officers and a married woman would probably

blow over." member of the Chinese revenue

cal progress during the last fermen

"It is indeed a happy memory

"She was quite young. staff.

Externally also, Germany

of us

blow ing the first floor of the house they years.

will forget. I feel sure that it won't Mr. Williams was assisted by

ladies and gentle over! Once a girl had got hold of Detective-Inspector M. Murphy, enquired for Lam To and found is happily at peace, and is not that none

involved in any conflict although 20w ask you, for the prosecution, while Mr. W. Randall, the first accused.

Mr. Williacros went on to give the road to a better international me, to raise your glasses and Arthur, she wouldn't let it blow A. Mackinlay, of Messrs. Deacons.

chancellor details of a first meeting between understanding may appear at the honour the toast of the Reich-lover. "

"Not," groaned the doctor-who appeared on behalf of Randall.

loved his food-"if she'd Adolf Hitler.”. The Chinese defendants were re Randall and RO. Mo Kang, accom-moment to be a story and difficult I wish it were possible that

AMONG THOSE PRESENT one of his omelets!”” presented by Mr. W. M. Brown, of panied by two other revenue off-one

of fellowship in this cers, at the San Kei Yuen Restaur-the spirit

Among those present were H.E. Messrs. Hastings.

"Or his steak-and kidney pud- SOLDIER FINED FOR COMMODITY PRICES be the

Governor Sir Andrew Caldeing. Or his pastry that melts in Mr. Williams intimated that itant, when Randall stated that he small British colony could

SPEEDING had good opportunities for the spread all over the world.

cott, Kt., C.M.G., C.B.E., attended the mouth. I expect he'll tell me would be a lengthy hearing.

"Since I had the honour to sd-by Captain W. J. R. Cragg. A.D.C.to-morrow when I go into the All the defendants are charged Chinese revenue officers who were

Driver Of Military Swalking with conspiring to bribe Senior desirous of collecting money from dreas you from this spot just a Captain C. G. Sedgwick, B.N.Kitchen that he's

year ago, you have celebrated the Commodore of E.M. Naval Dock-out." Jack, try to think of some-

Lorry Chinese Revenue Officer Mo Kang opium divans in Hong Kong.

King's Jubilee and have mourned yard, and Mrs. Sedgwick, Col. Hthing we can do!" and other Revenue Officers with

New York Cotton:- the King's death, and I can assure C. Harrison, D.5.0., G.S.0., L.; "Darling, I deal with. medicine, Private L. Greening, R.A.S.C. May intent to influence them against The money collected would be:

you that no German in this Colony prosecuting or giving information divided into three shares; one for has not genuinely taken part in D.S.O., Mr.

Brigadier H. G. Seth Smith, not magic.”

driver of military van No. 257, July C. Renner, Acting "We must do something!" She was this morning fined $20 by October which might lead to the prosecu- the European revenue officers; one your joy and in your sorrow. Consul for France, Comm. A. was almost in tears. "We can't Mr. W. Schofield at the Central December tion of certain offenders under the for the Chinese revenue officers,

"The occasion of the visit of Bianconi, Consul-General for lose Arthur. Think of the way he Magistracy for speeding in Hen- January Opium Ordinance.

and one for Randall himself..

Mo Kang, who was acting under one of our ships, the first since 2 Italy. Mr. K. Midzusawa, Consul says: "Just six, madam?" whennessy Road at 11.15 am. on March Randall is further charged with

Spot giving a bribe of $500 to Senior instructions, suggested to Randall years ago, reminds me that not General for Japan and Mrs. say we've got six people to lunch." April 20.

"I know, I know. And the way

Sergeant Fryer said that de New York Rabber:- that a axed sum would be better, only the British Navy and Army, Midzusawa, M. Fernando Alegre,

We soon fendant was seen the civilian population Consul General for Panama and he smiles and says:

driving in May Case For Prosecution and Randall replied that already but also

have been ready and willing to

Mrs. Alegre, M. Alvaro Brilhante have ber all spick-au'-span again. Hennessy Road at the rate of 35 July Opening the case for the Crown, $100 or $200 had been collected join us

whole-heartedly in our

an hour, and that the September Mr. Williams said that on March It was agreed that fixed sum of

Laborino, Consul for Portgual, sir, when I come in with all the miles joys.

road was clear.

'December 13 or 14 last, Chinese Revenue $500 be, paid over to the Chinese

Mr. J. T. Bagram, Consul-General mud of Sussex on the Austin !”- "Is it not possible similarly to

He began to pace the floor, as

Defendant was a new arrival |March Officer 58 Tam Wai received cer-Revenue officers.

for Siam, Mr. Charles L. Hoover,

thought in the Colony and had driven in Chicago Wheat:- tain information and in Conse Randall then went on to tell Mo try and create a similar atmos-

the United great men do when in phere of goodwill generally in po-Consul-General for quence of this he reported the Kang (in more confidential

States, and Mrs. Hoover. Mr. His wife sat huddled in her chair. Aldershot for a long time.

with all the appearances of one restore neighbourly matter to Senior R. O. Mo Kang.ner) of heroin pill dealers wholitics and to

and friendly relations between ali

H Gourlay, Consul for U.S., Hon.

whose mind's eye is affrighted by who considered the information had already paid $2.000 for pro the nations of the world on the Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K., O.B.E the vision of a series of incompe- was of the greatest importance to tection, and mentioned the im-

Mr. Edwin Taylor, Hontent, insolent "generals." all the Chinese revenue officers, portation of opium from Macao basis of equal rights and obliga-

Mr. A. G. W. Tickle, D.PW, Suddenly she heard her name and reported to Chief Preventive with the connivance of the tions 7.

E Pollock, Ktattered in a joyful voice. She Officer Buller. On the morning of revenue officers. Regarding these] "This is the object of German Hon. Sir E.

E.C., LL.D., and Lady Pol-

stared up at the transfigured face March 14, Mr. Buller gave instruc-two suggestions, Randall spoke in foreign policy which has been en

lock, Hon. Sir Shon-son Chow, of her husband. dorned by the votes of 99 Randall tions regarding the verification of a low tone.

was anked

Kt. LL.D., Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole,

Continued On Page 11)

Local estate, sworn who was in charge of the collectorsent of the population in the PN. (Retired) and Mrs. Hole, the information.

On the evening of March 17 and he pointed to the second acceat Reichstag elections. I hope Hos. Dr. A. E. Wellington, C.M.G., Wellsing, Mr. R. Kulp, Mz. D. $545,600 was left by the late and the morning of March 18 eased, who stated that the collecthat the recent conformity of

WEATHER REPORT C. R. O. 58 received further in- tion of money from 800 divans had views shown between the Colony Hon. Mr. T.-H. King, LG.P., and Dobse, Dr. and Mrs. Adamschew- Mr. Oswald Isaac Ellis, who died formation from the same source. [been completed. Randall

Middlesex. then and a large section of the GerMrs. King, Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, ski, Mr. and Mrs. Heidtmeyer, Mr. at No. 17, Ennismore Gardens,

TheThe anti-cyclone is moving The information was passed on to handed over a book containing man community may continue to 0.B.E, HOL Dr. Te'o Seen-wan, 0. May, Mr. and Mrs. E. Peter Kensington,

C.B.E, Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Hon son, Mr. and Mrs. Becke, Mr. application by Mr. B. A. Wade-eastwards and pressure is now S.RO. Mo Kang and Mr. Buller. addresses to the Chinese revenue grow. -

son, lawful attorney, for sealing highest in the vicinity of Shang- Mr. Lo Man-kam, Sir William Grosshardt, Mr. and Mrs. At midday on March 20, the officer. He also gave them'a pass- HIDEOUSNESS OF WAR

"Your Late King's son and

our Hornell, Et CLE, LLD Vice Ammann, Mr. L. Pracht, Mr. H. G. certified copy of Probate of hai East and south-east winds, which the "protected" telephone rang at the Import and word by

moderate; cloudy with drizzle or The late Mr. Robert McGregor, mist, probably improving later, Export Office and a voice asked to divans could be recognised. After leader, a man from the ranks, Chancellor of the University of Lange, Mr. H. W. Lange, Mr. H. the Will has been granted.

retired Company Secretary, who was the forecast for to day, as speak to Ho Kang The voice further evidence had been given save both seen the hideousness of Hong Kong Mr and Mrs G Em Lange, Mr. O. Eltzer, Mr. gave the Chinese name Tam To of subsequent meetings and the war and we knew that they will Sayers Mr. FEW Hamilton Mr. Jebsen, Mr. W. Foraita, Mdled at Brodhurst South- lasted by the Royal Observa and mentioned that he had a good handing over of $500 as agreed, both throw their full weight into E. H. P. Lang, Lieut. Col. H. B. L. Schporleder, Mrs. Hess, Mrborough Road, Bickley, Kent, on tory this morning,

Dowbiggin, O.BE, MHR Henische, Mr. H. Mueller, Lady May 4, 1935, left local estate opportunity for Mo Kang and the the hearing was adjourned till preventing a recurrence. Chinese revenue officers and desir Monday at 2.30 pm

On this, our National Day, 1 Butters, Mr. H. Green, Mr. F. G. Ho Tong and Mr. Wong, Mr. and sworn under $15,600. The ap-Li Sau was this morning Anad Randall is on bail of $7,000, of may mention that the ruler of the Maunder, Comdr. T. A Hussey. Mrs. Suzibach, Mr. W. J. Carric,plication of Mr. C. C. W. Will-$50, in default six week's hard ed them to go to see him at 1.

Mr. Goaze, Mr. W. G. Key, Mr. Ftson.. awful attorney, for the labour, for taking 26 unstamped Prospect Place. Ho Kang inime which $5,000 is in cash and the British Empire, has always shown R-N. diately saw Mr. Buller and on his remainder in security. The reparticular interest in labour Mr. G. G. N. Tiason, Mr. Stanley P. Franklin, Mr. D. C. Wilson, Mr. sealing of a certified copy of letters to Canton, thus infringing Instructions. sent CRO. Tam Wai mainder of the defendants are in conditions at home, and we to Ger- B. Dodwell, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. C. Burnett, Mr. T. A Mitchell, probate of the Will has been the exclusive privilege of the

C.R.O. 76 Tsang Ching to custody as they have been unable many have frequently heard of Eie Schmidt, Mr. A. Seidler, Mr. G. Me: G. Sommer, Pay. Lient. M. A-granted.

visits to the workmen's tenement Bodiker, Mr. B. Soltau, Mr. Ew. Swczy, R.N.

* see the person Lam To. On reach-"to raise bail.

per

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Hon.

LOCAL ESTATE

Mr. O. L. Ellis Leaves $545,600

15.90. 15.83

15.97

15.90

16.06 16.99a

16.16

16.10

16.27

16.21b

May

97%

99%

July

35%

8734

|September

845%

85%

|Chicago Cern:-

May

63

632

July

611⁄4

61%

Winnipeg Wheat:-

May July

794

79%

80%

80%

81

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under October

Postmaster-General,