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THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 31, 1939.

N.T.A.A. ANNUAL-FLAG MISUSE

MEETING

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THAT SIR ROBERT HO TUNG CONTRIBUTED A SUM OF $2,000 TO THE $200,000 ENDOWMENT FUND, WHICH IS NOW FORM- ED, WAS ONE OF THE STATE- MENTS MADE AT THE ANNUAL MENTING OF THE NEW TER- RITORIES AGRICULTURAL AS- SOCIATION HELD LAST SATUR- DAY AFTERNOON AT THEIR HEADQUARTERS, JOSEPH

HALL, AT FANLING.

PRETEXT NOW

Shanghai, To-day, After announcing that the Ja- panese were protesting to the Bri- tish and French Embassies against the alleged misuse by Chinese troops of the British and French flag, the Japanese spokesman rei- terated yesterday that the Ja- panese would investigate any ship considered suspicious, regardless of her size.-Reuter.

BELGIUM'S INDEPENDENCE

Among those present were the Rev. H. R. Wells, O. B. E., (Chair- man), Mr. C. Tetzel, (Hon. Secre- tary), Messrs. Fung Ki-cheuk, Tang Pak-kau, Tang Wei-tong, Chan Kam-po, Cheung Chik-hay, Chiu Kam-to, J. D. Bush, Liu Yam-suen, Tang Yau-shang, Hau Din-hang, Pang Lok-sam, Li Shai-lung, Li Chung-chong, Leung Tak, Liu Shau- "Belgium's independence does not pang, Fung Fook and Leung Yun-imply her neutrality in the event kong.

of war" is the conclusion reached former Belgian Foreign Minister, M. Paul Spaak, in an article published by "Intransigeant" yesterday afternoon.

Reviewing the past year's activi- ties, the Chairman said:-

"During the past year our work has changed considerably. In the first place we had our own building, and immediately set to work to purchase furniture and books for an Institute. Mr. Cheung Chik Hay has worked well, and the furniture is provided, and students have been in attendance since September. Un- fortunately some became ill and left.

by. the

Paris, To-day.

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Belgium's policy of independence, according to M. Spaak, signifies that Belgium wishes to keep her hands free, but she retains the right to choose her position in an eventual conflict.

A policy of independence did not imply the adoption of an attitude of "moral indifference."

"The French nation is^too" broad- Another event that hindered our

minded not to understand Bel- progress was the Japanese attack gium's position and the feelings of Belgian policy on Kwangtung which they extend- the Belgians, and ed to the borders of the Territories. I could not affect the sincere friend- ship uniting the two countries."— Trans-Ocean.

BORDER ATTACK

Thousands fled from Chinese Territory into Sheung Shui and Fanling and the Government and Medical authorities were in a des- perate condition owing to the influx: of soldiers and civilians, sick and wounded, and the Government oc- cupied our premises for a Hospital base and internment camp. This lasted till January, and we were unable to hold the Annual Show Our Institute was turned out of doors with as much politeness as the Government could use under the circumstances. This hindered..our work considerably.

EXCHEQUER RETURNS

London, To-day. Exchequer returns show that to- tal ordinary revenue amounts to £97,729,524 against £91,887,63 - a year ago.

Customs have yielded £38,772,000 compared with £34,498,000 in the same period of the last financial

year.

Total expenditure less self-bal- Mr. J. E. Joseph kindly sent a large supply of seeds and fertiliser, ancing items is £170,725,470 against which were used, partly by the £134,794,678 at the corresponding Kernel Seed Co. on our land, and date of 1938.-British Wireless.

partly with a view to grow some vegetables for refugees. Mr. Joseph also gave us a donation which has been applied largely in the In- stitute and building for furniture and books.

TRUST FUND

The Kernel Seed Co. has had a good year and its crops have been. abundant, and the income from the crops has been fairly good, veget- ubles produced by them are readily disposed of at good prices. There is a pressing need of forming an Endowment Fund. We are arrang

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ing to endeavour to collect funds for this purpose shortly.

We are again indebted to Mr. Joseph for the erection of our per- manent show sheds, which can also be utilised for necessary purposes in growing plants, and the roof also can be used for drying purposes. Our very hearty thanks are pre- sented to Mr. Joseph,

Our energetic Secretary Mr. C. Tetzel, has made strenuous efforts towards creating a Trust fund. The thanks of the association are due to him.

We desire to express our grati-| tude to the Government for their. constant assistance, and the Dis- trict Officer for his advice and help, and once more to Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung for their continued help including a generous donation, of two thousand dollars to our En- dowment Fund.

presenting the accounts of the Nociation

Tetr said that deficit of about

Ar workin

hown in the last statement, the f year ended with a surplus of $1,890.44 which was very satle- factory.

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