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Hong Kong Budget Debate

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AUSTRALIA'S CHOICEST

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CHINESE OPPOSE INCOME TAX

Inquiry Into Police Allegations

Urged

ITALIAN PRINCE

SHOT DEAD BY

That vigorous pressure be exerted for prompt resumption of trade facili- MISTRESS

ties and traffic communication by land and water between Hong Kong and Canton was urged upon Government by Sir Henry Pollock, open- ing the resumed debate on the Budget in Legislative Council this afternoon.

The Unofficial Members were satisfied, he declared, that the Budget was

a sound and by no means extravagant one. Other points raised were:

By Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau: Introduction of an in- come tax would not meet with the approval of Chinese members. The problem of immigra- tion could best be met, not by restriction, but by scientific town planning and economic ex- ploitation of the New Territories.

BY HON. MR. M. K. LO: THAT LAND PRICES IN HONG KONG

ARE FAR TOO HIGH.

Milan, To-day.

A sensation which has electrifi-

ed society circles; throughout. Italy occurred yesterday evening when 70-years-old Price Luigi Alberico Continued from Next Coli Trivulizo, the head of one of Italy's She returned to Milan, however, oldest houses was shot and and after being refused admittance to the Palace of the Prince, waited killed on the Corso by his former for him on the Corso where he was mistress. accustomed to

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take an evening

7.

The investigations are proceed- ing-in strict secrecy by the police which accounts for the fact that the news first became known late

last night.

FIVE SHOTS Meeting yesterday evening, she exchanged a few words with him; and then suddenly drew a revolver and fired five shots. She attempted The Prince had recently terminat- standing BY HON. MR. LEÓ D'ALMADA: THAT THE TIME IS RIPE FOR to flee following the deed, but was ed a liaison of 14 years

arrested.

with the 40-years-old former school- A THOROUGH INQUIRY INTO THE MATTER OF COR-

Prince Trivulgio's family has teacher, Antionetta Maria Lazzarini, RUPTION IN THE POLICE FORCE, IN VIEW OF A “WIDE- SPREAD BELIEF THAT GAMBLING HOUSES, SLY BRO-figured in Italian history since the from Este, and had also prevailed 12th century and the wife of the upon the Milan police to order her AND THOSE ENGAGED IN OTHER ILLICIT Prince is Lady in waiting to the to depart from the city. TRANSACTIONS PAY LARGE TRIBUTE TO MEMBERS Queen. Trans-Ocean..

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OF THE FORCE IN RETURN FOR IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION.

By Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan: That Government should offer a largely increased subsidy to the Society for Protection of Children in view of the appalling child mortality rate among the poorer Chinese, and that a large-scale anti-T.B. campaign should be ́authorised.

JAPANESE CASUALTIES IN TRUCKLOADS

CANTON, TO-DAY. THE, JAPANESE MILITARY AUTHORITIES ADMITTED

THIS MORNING THAT THEIR TROOPS WERE - MEETING WITH STIFF RESISTANCE AT

UNITED VIEWS

Sir Henry Pollock said:--Your Ex- cellency: As has been customary for many years past, I desire, as Senior Unofficial Member, to make some ob- servations on the Budget for 1939 on behalf of myself and all my Unofficial Colleagues.

What I am. about to say, therefore, represents the united views of all the Unofficial Members of this Council.

(Continued on Page 7).

U.S. ELECTION

SHEKLUNGKWAN, 13 MILES STATE OF PARTIES

NORTH OF CANTON AND EAST OF THE CANTON-HAN- KOW RAILWAY.

· New York, To-day.

NO DETAILS ARE OBTAIN Latest state of the parties in ABLE OFECIALLY, BUT RE-the elections for the Senate is LIABLE SOURCES STATE Democrats 67, Republicans 28, THAT JAPANESE WOUNDED Farm Labour 2, Progressives .I. ARE COMING BACK IN Independent Republican 1... TRUCKLOADS. OUR OWN Two seats are as yet doubtful. CORRESPONDEN.

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