THE CHINA MAIL NOVEMBER 13, 1937
LORD HALIFAX'S MISSION First British Official Visit For Some Time
WARM WELCOME IN
BERLIN IS ASSURED
London, To-day.
Lord Halifax's visit to Berlin is the first official visit paid by a British statesman to Germany for a long time, say the London newspapers.
Since the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, announced in the House of Commons that "Herr Hitler intimated to Lord Halifax that he would be glad to receive him," the press thinks that the British Government took the initiative in suggesting the visit.
The "Manchester Guardian" re- gards the visit as an indication that the British Government has begun
CRUISER TO BEAR
to modify its viewpoint regarding MACDONALD HOME
the colonial question.
London, To-day.
PALESTINE G. O. C. KNIGHTED
London, To-day The King received Lt.-General G. Dill, until recently officer
commanding British troops in Pa- lestine, at Buckingham Palace yesterday morning.
His Majesty invested him with the Order of Knight Commander of the Bath Reuter
KID GLOVES FOR CUSTOMS MAN
To Guard Against Infection
PASTOR SUMMONED FOR NOISY SERVICES
"Screaming And Screeching Keen Residents Awake
People living near Grace Taber- acle in Ontario have complained to the police that they are unable to sleep owing to the "screaming, screeching, sobbing and crying which goes on during services in the Tabernacle sometimes until midnight
The pastor of the Tabernacle, the Res. E. NO. Kulbeck, pleaded not guilty to a charge of creating a nuisance by permitting loud shouting, and judging was re served.
For the defence, members of the Kid gloves are to be provided for congregation denied that the ser- some of the British Customs offi-vices were usually norsy, and it cers for use when on duty.
was stated that the windows were The journal also asserts that the
This The cruiser HMS. Apollo has Cabinet has been considering the
decision has been taken always closed before a service colonial question since Parliament been selected to bring the body on following an epidemic of dermati started. re-assembled but so far has failed Mr. Macdonald back to England-tis of the hands which has spread
Reuter.
among the officers since AngustThe Customs and Excise Depart to agree as to a modus vivendi which would be most likely to produce the
The disease was attributed to ment believes that now that off- desired results.
His Excellency the Governor has the officers, having to search the cials have the protection of gloves, appointed Mr. B. CK Hawkins to insanitary belongings of foreign they will be able to continue their be Deputy Clerk of Councils. seamen and "Lowgrade" passen- work without the risk of infection.
FAR EAST MEDIATION
The "Evening Standard” says that Lord Halifax will also discuss pos- sible German mediation in the Far East.
The paper says that although off- cial confirmation of this report is still outstanding, it is based on re- Hiable information. Trans Ocean
WARM WELCOME
Berlin. To-day.
"If Lord Halifax is given an opportunity of seeing the Fuehrer, this will be warmly welcomed in Germany.
So declares the German news agency commenting on the forth- coming visit to Germany of the Lord President of the Council, Lord Halifax-Reuter
London, To-day. The visit of Lord Halifax to Germany is described. by the "Daily Mail” as further evidence of the Prime Minister's policy of reconciliation.
Both the German and Eng- "lish people, says the paper, are looking forward to the visit as an occasion for relieving cer- tain tenseness which has per- sisted for a long period fin Anglo German relations.
AUSPICIOUS
gers.
Five Chinese members of the crew were killed when an explosion occurred in the Dutch motor tanker, Me- gara She limped into Southampton on October 29 with a gaping hole in her starboard bow and her forecas- tle head shattered by the explosion the canse of which was a mystery. Vessel was carrying 11,000 tons of oil Photos shows the vast gaping hole in the starboard bow of the Magaza. (Fox Copyright: By Air Mail).
It is notified that His Excellency the Governor, under instructions received from the Secretary of The British Government is most anxious for understanding with State for the Colonies, has been Germany and Italy, and the pre-pleased to make the following ap sent time seems auspicious for such pointment: Mr. Lancelot Ruggles
step.
Andrewes to be Official Receiver in Bankruptcy and Registrar of Trade
Such an understanding, the asserts, would go a long way to permanent establishment of Marks and Patents, with effect from pesce Trans Ocean......
the 9th October, 1937,
The King's Exequatur empower-
It is notified that His Excellency ing Mr. Addison Elwood Southard Geoffry Alexander Stafford to act as Consul General of the Northcote, K.C.M.G., has been United States of America at Hong pleased to accept the position of
Kong has received His Majesty's Honorary Captain o Kong Naval Volunteer
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