IMMORAL BOOKS
Urge For Censorship In Colony
MARKET BEING EXPLOITED
"The large number of Chinese) educated in English have created a wide market in Hong Kong for these books and the time is overripe for the adop- tion of some sort of control ori censorship," remarked Mr. T. Murphy. A.S.P., at the Central Magistracy when Cheung Man- sze. a female, was summored before Mr. W. Schofield. charg- ed with exposing to view at the Star
certain Ferry bookstall books of obscene, indecent and offensive matter on April 16.
Defendant, who pleaded guil- ty. was fined $50.
Mr. T. Murphy said that as the result of a good market for the sale of such books and ma-. gazines a number of small book.: stalls have sprung up whichị. deal in a number of highly im- moral magazines..
The Ordinance of 1918 provided
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1936
After Americans had spent more than U.S.$4,000,000 for Irish Sweepstakes tickets in England's recent Grand National, the Post Office authorities issued citations against Mrs. Oliver. Harriman and Alfred E. Smith, Jr., above, ordering them to show cause why * frand order should not be issued. The Government more is i connection with Mr. Harriman's fight for legal lotteries in which she sponsored the Grand National Treasure Hunt. Smith was pro- minently identified with the movement.
Duce's Speech To Nation
(Continued from Page 1)
fr a different position from that: "The various races and tribes
of today. There had been cently
numerous
Legal Position Being Studied
re of the vanished Ethiopian Empire complaints have clearly proved that they de- NO DECISIONS TAKEN IN ITALY
and sire to live and work in peace in
about these immoral books he asked His Worship to this an example.
This
Tricolour.
LOCAL NEWS BREVITIES
Mr. John Hugh Mackenzie, min-
The ss. Tanda left Manila with
ing engineer, who died at 2164) the outward mails yesterday and Hyde Street. San Francisco, Call-is due here next Friday morning. fornia, USA, 05 June 4, 1932,
left. local estate sworn at $1,000. Among the passengers who left Letters of Administration, with the Colony this morning for will annexed. have been granted Shanghai by the m.v, Asama Maru to Mr. Gea. K. Hall Brutton, soli-was Lieut. E. D. D. Wilson, eiter, the lawful attorney.
the Royal Ulster Rifles.
of
Captain Farrar, of No. 5 Thel Tsvetan Kovlcheff, aged 22. a Peak, and Mr. C. C. Willson, of Bulgarian. was this morning No. 499 The Peak, were this mom-charged before Mr. S. F. Balfour ing fined $15 each by S. F. Ba-at the Central four at the Central Magistracy stowing away. for allowing their dogs abroad Cleveland and without muzzle or lead.
The Japanese cruiser Karakaya is due to leave for Canton today.
The
Magistracy with
on the President
with entering the Colony without a valid passport.. Defendant was fault one month's hard labour, on fined $50, in de the first charge and $10, in de- fault 10 days, on
Jeypore is due here charge: 5.3. from Kobe at about noon оп Thursday,
the
LOCAL SHARE MARKET
second
Mr. J. H. Blinko. Mr. C. A Harrison and Mr. H. T. Bain were passengers for the north this
H.K. Stock Exchange Official morning by the mv. Asama Maru. Summary issued at, 1230 p.m. to
day.
A Dinner Dance will be held at the Repulse Bay Hotel to-day at 13.30 p.
The following are the latest ap-
make the shadow of the Italian Rome: Official quarters pointments to the China Station: affirm that no official version Lt Cdr. H. X. A. Richardsen to On the occasion of the general has been received of the Peterel (May 6); Lis. R. S. Blacker The question of censorship
or rollcall on October 2 last. I made Emperor of Ethiopia's flight, to Cicala (May 5); W. J. Lamb, control would be taken up and, as the solemn promise to do every-or the motives which led to it. M.V.O to Cumberland (April in all countries certain books and thing in my power in order to
The Italian Government, 20); P. J. Thornhill to Cumber magazines are banned, the same prevent the African conflict from therefore. confines itself to a land (00 commissioning for could be done here.
spreading over Europe. I have careful observation of the trials and service); Lt. (E) R. A.) was the first case of its kept my promise,
events in order to be able to E. Bartley to Cornwall (undated). kind at the Central Magistracy. "Italian men and women, we take such measures as may be
deemed necessary.
Mr. L. D. Skinner, former Hon. though a
was have reached a halting place on similar summons heard in Kowloon.
our road, and we shall continue It is furthermore affirmed Secretary of the Hong Kong Bad- our onward march peacefully in that the Italian Government minton Association, and a mem- "Gee Whiz." Bedtime Stories," anticipation of the tasks await has hitherto come to no deci-ber of the Staff of the Hong Kong "L& Paree." "Saucy Stories" ing us, which we shall assume
sion whatever in connection Telephone Co. Ltd. left the "Spicy" and "Nudists" were some with the courage and faith of the with the Negus's fight, and Colony this morning on leave by of the magazines which formed revolution."
that the legal position, as it the mv. Asama Maru. the subject of the summons.
presents itself after the Negus' be travelling across Canada. disappearance from the scene, is now being carefully studied.
Some interesting cargo is being of the Capitolian Hill, all bell the French Government has for the United States in the shape The same quarters state that carried by the m.. Asama Maru throughout Italy began, yesterday afternoon at 4.45, to ring in japproached the Italian Govern-of three Siamese elephants, two
iment with the request to has-orang-utans, one general rollcall of the Italian na-ten the entry of Italian troops species, 19 tion, announced by Signor Musso-into Addis Ababa, and that the pythons, two monitor lizards and lini in the Chamber on Monday Italian Government has taken a baby crocodile. The population immediately has-
They are all steps to have its troops reach for the Dallas Centenary Exposi- had been fixed beforehand, where as possible. tened to the meeting places which the Ethiopian capital as soon tion, Texas. loud-speakers were placed in or latest reports here, the Italian not preside at the League Council
According to the der to enable the Duce's speech to troops are about 25 miles from meeting on Monday next. The re- be heard by millions of listeners.Addis Ababa, which they ex-presentative of Chile
Feverish excitement prevails in pect to enter on Wednesday.
will pro- the capital, where the news that!
Ibably take the chair at the meet- RELIEF STEPS TAKEN
“MUI TSAI" CASE
Girl Receives 20 Cts. As "Lucky Money"
Sze To-tai,
a married
KOMAT
residing at No. 105 Queen's Road West. was charged this morn- ing before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy with keeping: an unregistered mui sai on April. 24 at the above address.
ROME EN FETE
Together with the historic bell
a
The market continues steady at quotations with more enquiries.
Hong Kong Banks $1,540 b.
$1,540 sa.
Union Insurances $516 b. H.K. Steamboats $4 s. Antamoks $2.40 b.. $24. Baguio Gold 27 cts. b. Benguet Consolidated $18 b.
and sa.
Benguet Exploration 22 cts, s. Gold River 334 cts. sa IXL $1 b.
Masbate 70 cts. b. Raubs $11.20 sa.
Ewo Cottons Sh.$8 b S'hai. Cotton (old) Sh.$74 b. S'hai Cotton (new) Sh.39 b. Hotels 4.80 s.
H.K. Land 4% Debentures 100%
3.
He will
Hong Kong Trams $10.90 b. China Lights (old) $10%
$10.50 33.
9.
of a very rare gibbon
apes, six
Mr. D. L. Strellet appeared for the victorious Italian troops en- Rome: It is stated that the ing-Reuter's Bulletin Service. the defendant and pleaded not tered Addis Ababa yesterday Italian troops guilty to the charge.
have already
China Lights (new) $7.35 b. Electrics $51 b, $51. Telephones (old) $25 b, Singapore Traction 22/6 b. Cements $10 b. Dairy Farms $19% s. Watsons $2.85 b. Constructions (new) 30 cts. b. Govt 4 Loan 54% Prem. b. Govt. 34% Loan par. b.
WAFD VICTORY
IN EGYPT More Pronounced Than Thought Hitherto
“CHINA MAIL" SPECIAL
Cairo, To-day.
The victory of the Nationalist
has
EARLIER MESSAGES afternoon spread like wildfire. At taken steps to relieve the threa-
Djibouti: Ras Nassibou, the lea-] the sound of the bells the shops tened Europeans as soon as pos-der of the Abyssinian Ogaden] Inspector Fraser, in outlining the began to close. The climax of the sible. It is regarded here that army, and his chief of staff, the case, said that the girl was pre celebrations were reached when the main task of the Italians former Turkish General Wehib sented to the defendant's mother the Duce appeared on the balcony after entering the city will be Pasha, who for six months have! in-law in the country for a certain of the Palazzo Venezia in the to restore order. It is believed fought together against the Its-Wafd Party in the Egyptian sum of money and brought down evening to announce to the Italian that the more appearance of lian armies, crossed the frontier Parliamentary to the Colony and handed to de- people the joyous tidings of Italy's Italian planes over the
elections last fendant. The girl received
town into British Somaliland on Mon-Sunday is even more pronounc- no decisive triumph. Trans-Ocean has already had 2 wages but only 20 cents as "lucky Service.
calming day,
accompanied by numbers ed than was at first indicated. jeffect on the population." money." She
Out of the total of 217 man- was well treated,
BRITISH DESTROYERS LEAVE the organised resistance in Oga-scored no less than 163. Seven
lof officers. This means the end of clothed and fed and desired to re-
SOLEMN MOMENT
dates, the Wafd Party Athens: Two British den.
have The official announce destroyers
left for! been in Hong Kong for 22 years. ment of Italy's entry
BRITISH REINFORCEMENTS independent deputies, immedi- into Addia Djibouti. It is asserted here The case was adjourned to May Ababa was made by Signor Mus-that both vessels carry detach- Italian troops in Addis Ababa hased to join the Wafd, this party The delay in the arrival of the lately after the elections, decid- solini at 7.45 p.m. in a broadcastments of Marines, whose ulti-made the position of the 3,000 thus being further increased to message from the balcony of his mate destination is believed to Europeans entrenched in the vari-170. There are still 15 results office in the Piazza Venezia, which official quarters, however, re- The French Legation sent out a
be Addis Ababa. British our Legations exceedingly grave. outstanding.-Trans-Ocean was thronged by a crowd of cheer-fuse to confirm those reports.--new appeal to the French Govern ing Italians, Signor Mussolini be Trans-Ocean Service. gan: "During the 30 centuries of her history Italy has lived many memorable hours.
main with complainant, who has Rome:
26.
ALLEGED THEFT
Appeal For Bail Opposed
This is cer- tainly the most solemn. I announce! Tam Fook, aged 41, a store has been re-established.
to the Italian people that peace keeper at the Imperial Chemi-without emotion that after seven It is not cal Industries (China) Ltd. godown. Great George Street,
months I pronounce these great; words." was this morning charged be- fore Mr. W. Schofield
Signor Mussolini at the
was still! Central Magistracy with
speaking when this message the theft of 50 bags of sulphate of; ammonia, valued at 3600, on NO DISORDERS REPORTED May 2.
sent.
was
•
.
FOREIGNERS TO BE PROTECTED
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ment on behalf of 2,000 refugees sheltering in the Legation, as both food and ammunition are running! short A further section of troops) have left Djibouti.
více.
LIBEL SUIT SETTLED
Charge By Wife Of M.F.H.
1. Reports received here confirm
the fact that the British destroyersj the rules of war as soon as the which left for Djibouti on Monday Italian troops occupied Addisjare bringing reinforcements for Ababa-Beuter.
London: Mr. Anthony Eden Addis Ababa-Trans-Ocean Ser-Bench Division last month, of has told the League that he will vice.
Ser-
A settlement was announced "to
the British Legation guard at Mr. Justice Swift, in the King's
Reduction Of Firm's Capital
libel action brought by Dorothy Hilton-Green, of Wratting Hall, Cambridge,
B
Mrs.
West
wife
of the Master of the Cottesmore Foxhounds, against the Ilustrated London News and Sketch Ltd.
Signor Mussolini declared that Lee Hau, an accountant, was Ethiopia was Italian by right be charged with aiding and abet-cause it had been occupied by the ting. Mr. R. D. Gillespie, man-sword of Rome and civilisation "In 1930, in anticipation of anțin 1,000 shares of aging director of the Company, which had triumphed
$50 each.
Mr. Gerald Gardiner zaid that was the complainant and was bariem. "We are ready to defend ness, the capital was increased to to
over bar-extension of the Company's busi-In 1930 this was
increased the issue of The Sketch of March represented by Mr. H. J. Arm-jour victory with the same deter-$150,000 by
$100,000, but recently 300 11 contained a photograph with a strong.
Mr. F. E. Nash ap-mination with which we
a special resolution shares were offered to the Com-caption reading: "Mr. C. Hilton- won it of the shareholders, though only pany to peared for the
first defendant We feel that we are thus inter- $100,000 was
be surrendered at $16. Green, Master of the Cottesmore, issued. and J. T. Price for the second preting the will of the fighters in tunately, however, the depression She, the directors decided to re- at the meet at Langham."
Unfor- After due consideration, said Mr.is chatting to Mrs. Hilton-Green When Mr. Price applied for Africa" bail, Mr. Armstrong strongly
intervened and since then the duce the capital to the extent of
"The lady in the photograph is opposed it, saying that the The Duce paid a glowing tribute Company pursued a policy of $25,000 by accepting those shares wearing trousers," continued Mr. goods had not been recovered to all who contributed to the vic- caution rather than extension," and also to secure a further 200 and that the second defendant tory, and concluded by saying that said Mr. George She, instructed shares from the general body of who would never have thought of probably knew where they were. Italy would continue to march in by Mr. H. K. Hong, when he made the shareholders at the appearing in the hunting field
The case was adjourned for Peace towards the tasks facing her an application, before Mr. Justice figure, and at an
in that somewhat unusual costume, extraordinary 48 hours.
with courage, faith and will. J. Hayden this morning-for an general meeting, held in Febra naturally took strong exception to Signor Mussolini received a trem-jorder to confirm the reduction of ary last, sanction was given by
the caption." endous ovation.
the capital of Messrs. Colin Mac-the shareholders for this policy. brought to the notice of the de- At the close of the speech bells kenzieTM & Co., Ltd, from $100,000) KC.C. WHIST DRIVE TO-NIGHT and syrens announced the end of to $75,000.
His Lordship made the order fendants, Mr. Gardiner added, they and also granted the application at once expressed their the mobilisation, daring which Shares Surrendered
extreme A whist drive will be held at Carabineri and Blackshirts guard- the Kowloon Cricket Club to-nighted the British Embassy and Con- Mr. She said that in 1916, when the name of the Company, this to Green in respect of ber costs, and In supporting his application Redaced" which are attached to agreed to indemnify Mrs Hilton-
Kame
Gardiner.
"Mrs.
Hilton-Green,
As 3000 25, the matter
WIE
to dispense with the words "And regret for the mistake. They had
at 9 o'clock: an entrance fee of 50 sulate, but there was no disorder. the Company was formed, the take effect
-Reuter.
centa will be charged.
Icapital
WILS $50,000, made up'day.
a fortnight from toto repeat the apology in open
icourt.
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