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New Call-Up System

THE CHINA MAIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1947.

PLANS AFOOT FOR

NEW

POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL

False

From today, the new-system Pretences

of call up announced last May;

whereby

18-year-olds

will

normally become eligible for Case

servic: with the Force · will carrie into being.

The

case against, Kwan Chit- keung charged with attempting to Up to the end of 1916 all fit obtain $10.000 from Li Yom-chi men between the ages of 18 by false pretences, and with ob-is and 30 not in the Forces were taining $3,000 from Li, was con-

(By Margaret Bradbury)

A new police training school is to be set up in Hong Kong as soon as a suitable location can be obtained.

Plans are being made for the school to accommo- date and train up to 300 men on initial courses, from Chinese constables to Chinese inspec- tors. European inspectors, newly gazetted and even probationary superintendents. The efficient training of police The amount subscribed by each considered in the Colony a Hong Kong resident through in- number ene priority at the direct taxation and revenue for

China's Budget

Nanking, Dec. 30. The Finance Minister, O.K. Yui,

the today presented Chinese Government budget for 1947, which, it was later dis- closed, provides expenditures of CN$9,320,000,000,000 of which

subject to call up, and after cluded before Mr. H. G. Sheldon moment. In the existing police the provision of the Colony's the Ministry of Labour had K.C: at Central Magistracy yester-training camp at St. Stephens (police force works out at only 40 percent is earmarked decided how many men between day, when Kwan was found guilty College, Stanley, there are now $2.50 every year-dr 20 cents military expenditures,

Detective Sub-Inspector Soul prosecuted. whilo. Mt. J. M. Almada Remedios was for the defence.

or two months 90 Chinese constable trainees. month. The whole estimate allow

recruiteded by the Government for the whom were "these two ages were essential and fined $1,000

all ef

mafntenance of the Force this year for industry the remainder hard labour.

within the last few months.

Police Superintendent Henry totaled four million dollars, while were called up. During 1946 the

who is in charge of the population of the Colony now intake to the Army has actually

the school and will supervise numbers one and a half million. been much higher than was

Heath.

possible, thought originally

It was alleged that defendant training when the new centre is

told me although the upper age limit of blained $3,000 from the con-opened call up was reduced to 30 after plainant at No. 107, Des Voeux"Normal training of police con- the end of the war in Europe. Road West, by pretending that he stables in Hong Kong takes Pak-about six months, but since the Apprentices

students was the friend of Kwan and

money liberation men have been given born in or after 1929 who get man, who sent him the

months a concentrated three deferment will all be called up from America,

i

yesterday Anna Upsets Siamese

for

The budget was presented to the Resident Committee of the People's Political Council which is an interim people's repre- sentative institution pending implementation of the newly adopted constitution.

Gov-

LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers, Surveyors and Appraisers. Pedder Building. Telephona Na 20224.

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned have received instructions from the Custodian of Property to sell by Public Auction on

Thursday the 2nd January 1916 commencing at 10.00 am..

Building, Basement

at their Sales Rooms, Pedder

Cable, Chinese Red Rooing Tiles, Muriatic Acid. STORED AT WING YUEN GODOWN, WEST POINT.

Saw Dust, Serap Iron, Fur niture and Household Effects, Gunny Bags.

STORED AT SUI BUN FOR OPEN YARD, WEST POINT, Vauxhall Saloon, Standard "9" Saloon, Humber Saloon, Morris "10" Saloon, Dennis Lorry, Austin "10" Utility, Studebaker and Ford "V-8"

articles

The abovementioned will be open for inspetion at their respective godowns on 30th and 31st December, 1946, be-

tween 10.00 am, and noon, and between 2.00 pm and 4:00-p.ne will be Inspection permits issued by the Undersigned at their Auction Rooms,

Paro

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

20 WORDS $2 FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID, ST FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION; ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD. PER INSERTION”

$2

Replies are awaiting at our offices for Box Nos. 212, 214, 218, 220, 221, 228, 229, 231, 240,

WANTED KNOWN'

AVOID the rush. Book early for our Christmas Permanent Wave Tint, Rinse, Facial. Manicure als Pedicure at BETENS BEAUTY SALOYS, (above Cafe Wiseman), and make sure you are not left

233 LOTS OF VALUABLE GOODS, comprising-

The auction is subject to the STORED AT SUI BUN FOR GODOWN. WEST POINT.

Torchlight Bulbs and Bat- Conditions of Sale published in out at the inst minute. Tel. 28163. teries, Electrical Fittings, the Hongkong (British Military | 20 Empty Bottles, Floating Administration) Gazette Noti- Buoys, Printing Matter, Ad-fication No. 22. vertising Matter, Shell But- fons, Paper Cartons and Boxes, Bends and Lace, Rat- tan, Rattan Carriers, Bamboo Baskets, Timber,

Yui disclosed that the ernment - adopted a seven-point | administrative policy for 1947 and has planned the budget ac- cordingly. The seven points in- clude: army reorganization, es- Singapore, Dec. 30.

Stands, The Siamese Government was tablishment of local popularly on completion of their training. Defendant went to Li a second course and have been turned to obtain out as fast as possible in an The implication of this policy time and attempted

correspondent of the "Singapore tion, and restoration of com- is that many men, between the another $10,000. In the meantime, effort to make up the depleted today reported by the Bangkok elected organs for democratiza

a letter from police force strength, Nineteen Free Press" to be contemplating amunications. have Li had received ages of 18 and 30 who

from America, of the recruits now at Stanley ban on the film, Anna and the The budget expenditures been retained as essential for Kwan Pok-man industry will not be called up/enclosing a photo of the genuine will have finished their training King of Siam, in which the British, amount to US$1,535,000,000 at

the Forces."Kwan Chi-kueng."

Kwan was also ordered to make this month... We hope to recruit actor, Rex Harrison, co-starred the backmarket rate. Newspaper "banner" headlines restitution of the $3,000 which he 200 more police by the end of with Irene Durne.

effect are likely

for service

to this

in

to

obtained from complainant on the mislead many servicemen who first occasion.

are unaware of the facts, into wondering why these apparent

ly "extra" men could not be Dr. Yeo's

enlisted so as to accelerate the

release rate of serving men.

Local Estates

estate

sworn

Appointment

Wooden

Floor

"LAMMERT BROTHERS,

Auctioneers.

PUBLIC AUCTION Wooden Boards,

Ladders, Miscel-The Undersigned have received

·laneous Machines.

and instructions to sell by Public Machine Parts, Rubber Tyres, Auction on Motor-car Batteries, Kero-

sene Tine, Scrap Iron, Anchor Friday, the 3rd January 1947

Commencing at 2.30 P.M.

and Anchor Chains, Diesel O, Lime, Motor Engine,

at their Sales Rooms, No. 35, Porcelain Sanitary Ware, Hankow Road, Kowlooth Etc.

H

FOR SALE

+

CLEARANCE SALE Aluminium Saucepans with lids $16.00 only per set of three pieces in 2,3, 3

far Discount 5 pind capacity. wholesalers. Obtainable at V. M. Hammond & Co. Union Bldg. 4th floor.

SPECIAL SALE American Stain-

less steel knives, forks & spoons-- 24 piece set at $56. per set.

Obtnimble at V. M. Hammond & *Co.. Union. Bldg, 4th floor,

TUITION GIVEN

One salient feature of the The reason. given was "alleged 1947

New System indignity to the Siamese throne."new budget is the absence of Supt. Heath, who took over the This report cones swift on the appropriations for the. Kuemin- Lang, according to the Informá- training centre a few weeks ago, heels of the Malayan Union buution nistor, Peng Hsueh pes. STORED AT FU WAH, TEA A Fine Collection of Valuable Benching in Granching

United Press.

said that plans are still vogue on a Dorothy Lamour dim. about the new permanent Iceation

According to the "Singapore although the Stanley school will Free Press" report, the Siamese

be evacuated shortly in order to Government publicity department

GODOWN, NO. 30, PRAYA, WEST POINT.

friends of Dr. K. C. provide education space for Chin-announced that the board of film said that the film was not due for The many

are waiting to censors would subject "Anna and release in Bangkok for at least Yeo M.B.B.S. will be pleased to fese students who

the King of Siam", to a rigorous (another year, due to heavy book- icarn of his prometion to Acting jattend the College.

A possible temporary site is the examination.

ings elsewhere, in the Far East Deputy Director of Health Ser Local

Officials of 20th Century Fox Associated Press. under vices, Hong Kong.

Chinese YMCA in Waterloo-road, been dere- $76,200 was left by Mr. Walter This is the first time in the his Kowloon, which has Ferdinand Arndt, of California, tory of th Colony that a Chinese quisitioned and remains empty. who died in the United States has held this post..

But this is really unsuitable in Dr. Ye is a graduate of Hong

because of the on April 30, 1944. Letters of

Kong administration have been gran-

University and spent some the price view in England gaining high nearness ted to Mr. Thomas Burlington time

in public health and neighbourhood.

I understand Uncre Wilson. of the American Pre- unours

examinations. Tropical Medicine sident Line, lawful attorney for He is a n-in-law of Sir Robert complete revision of the present the late Mr. Arndt's widow, Ha Teng-

training system at the new centre. Now, the course consists of squad

Crast police regula drill, lectures on tions, elementary law, elementary traffic control, first-aid and physi cal training.

Mrs. Jensie Knox, of No. 12, During the occupation Dr. Ye Granville Road, has been gran-on instructions, remained in Hong ted probate of the will to ad-Kong and did valuable work for Allied minister her late husband's the Community and the local estate sworn under $43,- cause.. 100, The Inte Mr. Thamas Knox, formerly of the Chinese Mari-

time Customs, died at Stanley on Dec. 12, 1944.

Money Mart

of the busy Kowloon

will be a

Riot Squads

In future more attention-will- More demand for Chinese be paid to competitive games, in an effort to build up physique

former rising from

in the

Chou En-Lai Hits

Marshall

At

Nanking, Dec. 30.

General Chou En-lai indirectly accused General Marshall and Ambassador Leighton Stuart of partiality toward the Kuomintang since "col- laboration between Chiang Kai-shek and the United States to destroy the cease fire agree- ment and the Political Consultative Council line became clearer and clearer with the pass- ing days."

Foreign Paper, Wrapping Paper, Mangrove Bark, White Envelopes. Paper Umbrellas, Grass Mat Bags, Manila Nets, Rope, Rattan, Rope Rope, Floor Mats, Bamboo Blinds, Packing Mats, Chinese Native Paper, Grass Rope, Rope Slings, Ore,"Darkie"- Tooth Paste, Chinese Medi- cine, Medicine Bottles, Rub- ber Chemicals, Joss Stick Powder, Dried Chili Powder, Maws, Salt, Rosin, Fish Thermos Flasks, Crockery, Standa, Batteries, Motor-car Parts, White Tiles, Iron Platforms, Platform Scales Etc.

Household Furniture comprising:-

Chesterfield Suites, Easy Armchairs, Set of Tea Poys, Steel Filing Cabinet, Babies -Iron Colp Perambulator, Blankets, Gent's Suits, Teak Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers,

School with excellent technique offers privata lessons in Cantonese and other Subjects. Write Box No. 258 "China Mail."

HELENA MAY INSTITUTE

for.

Ilanging Cupboard, Double It is proposed to reopen the Bedsteads, Divans, Desks, Helena May

Institute Dining Tables Sideboards, women in the near future. Will Glass Cabinets, Standard

those

subscriber were who Lamps, Book case, Mirrors members prior to December Table Scale. Electric Toaster, 25th 1941 who wish to renew

Dining Dressing Tables,

their membership please send Chairs, Carpet Sweeper; their

namca to the Hon. Carpet Runner, Rugs, and Secretary, Helena May In- Cutlery, etc., etc.

Also

Lowe,

stitute, C/o. Messrs. Bingham & Matthews, Mercan- tile Bank Building, when parti-

1 "Gilfillan" Refrigeraterculars will be supplied. Applica

tions for new membership 1 "Challen" Upright Piano 1 Imperial Typewriter 18 should be made in writing to the same address. Will intend- 2 Dining Room Suites

ing resident members who have Fish Canteen Set

not yet received their Entrance Application Forms please apply for same as above."

1

2 Tientsin Carpets 8 x 10 On View From Thursday, 2nd January 1947. Foreign Paper, Paper, Bond Terma: As Customary

STORED AT HONG KONG & KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO, LTD'S Nos. Letters of administration have National Currency spot and among the Chinese trainees. Men

The statement was made in Chou demanden nullification 30/31 GODOWNS GROUND been granted to Mr. Heary less of the speculative element who previously were selected for Armando da Silva, of No. 11, resulted yesterday

promotion in Hong Kong Police the second instalment of the of the constitution and restora- AND FIRST FLOORS, KOW- 87 cents Force did not always have the Communist leader's reply to tion of the Jan. 13 military LOON, to 91 cents and the latter falling proper training to fit them for President Truman's statement, positions as prerequisites for from 70 cents to 67% cents for their new job. This will be re-broadcast by Yenan Radio and resumption of the peace talks. CN$1,000.

medicul at the new school where

distributed by Communist United Press. Gold maintained the level it "old hands" in the Force will be touched the previous day. After given periodic refresher courses Headquarters here. opening at $319 a tael it went asting two or three months. In- off structors will also be trained there up to $22.50 but eased

and riol squads will be tutored as anti-rint precaution

Tin Hau Temple Road, for local estate sworn under $14,300, left by, his father, Mr. Carlos Ger- mano da Silva, formerly chief clerk of the Hong Kong Elec- tric Co., who died in Macao an Aug. 25, 1942.

27,000 NAZIS TO BE TRIED

"

to $317.75 at the close.

Piastres were steadier, Open- párt, of ing at $13.40 per 100, it closed methods.

1

HONG KONG ST. ANDREW'S

SOCIETY

Paper, Ledger Paper, Carbon' Paper, Corkwood, Manila Rope, Grass Mats, Leather, Leather Belting, Steel Beit ing, Machinery, Hurricane Lamps, Furniture, Brass

J. BULLOCK Hon. Secretary.

LAMMERT BROS., Hongkong, 28th Dec., 1946,

Auctioneers.

Tubes, White Rubber Sheetz, Chinese Optical Co. Service Auction Rooms

Cinnamon, Etc.

Blaming Chiang for the Kuomintang- breakdown in Communist peace talks, Chou En-lai pointed out that Presi- dent Truman charged that Com- munist occupation of Changchun

Will all old members, who STORED AT CHINA PRO- the day ranged from $13.10' to equipment necessary for the new was the cause of the Break-

while

the have not already registered; VIDENT Nos. 15/16 OPEN ignoring school has still to be made. The down Stanley camp is being run under Kuomintang's alleged violations kindly advies the undersigned YARD, WEST POINT. Supt. Heath with the assistance of of the ceasefire agreement and of their return to the Colony. one European regimental sergeant. PCC agreements by the KMT's All Scotsmen in the Colony are major seconded from the army to unilateral culling of the Nation-invited to join the Society and train men at drill and musketry, Int Assembly, which heralded are requested to communicate mid four Chinese sub-inspectors the "national split."

with the undersigned. who act as class inspectors and

at $13.35. Fluctuations during A complete survey of staff and Berlin, Dec. 30. The British Military Govern-$18.50. ment announced today that U. S dollars were firmer at 27,000 former members of $4.74, as also was Sterling at Hitler's Gestapo, Nazi Leader-$14.90. Australian pounds were ahip Corps and S.S.-all organi-again unchanged at $12.55.. estions declared criminals by. S'hai Exchange the Nuernberg Tribunal-will

Chou dismissed the new con- be tried before 100 special Ger-

The local financial markets had courts beginning

in a very quiet day with very little live on the premises. The present stitution as filegal and said its

programme includes four lectures February-United Press.

man.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

Peninsula Holt arrival: Franklin E.

business done.

Shanghat, Dec. 31.

The Application List for week on first-aid, and one com alm "is obviously to suit the cards for Burns Dinner will atpulsory physical culture instruc-design of the United States close on 4th January, 1947.

tion each week. Two thirds of the Government and deceive Ameri-

Gold Bars were quoted as high

$350,000, but closed $346,000.

'US

"J

and

aid for

D. S. ROBB Hon. Secretary.

The United States dollar open-strengths are allowed leave from can publle opinion so that the ed at $6,200 and closed at $0,300, Saturday until Sunday night every United States Government will

have a pretext for transferring Hongkong, 30th December, 1946. which was the highest buying week-end,,

the US$500,000,000 loan The Cost price,

All markets in Shanghai will Roy Farrell, Bob, Rumell, A. Forster, be closed for three days on ac-

All recruits at the police train-rendering further

slaughtering count of the New Year and pro-ing centre receive pay and allow-augmenting China's civil war Peninsula departures: "W.A. Anderson, mulgation of China's new consti-lances about equivalent to that of and

a third class Force constable. people."

Griffin, Geraldú 8. Helfrich, William Hyde,

Kottky, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bell and

His Mury Furman.

2.1. Hard Capt. LL. Paris:

"JANE"

tution. Reuter,

HAS EVERYONE GONE CRAZY ROUND, HERE?~ WHY DID THAT HIGH BOY, BOLT AS IF AS IF

THE PHANTOM WERE,

AFTER HIM?

PERHAPS YOUR CONVERSATION: EMBARRASSED HIM, CAPTAIN

· BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES

LAND THANK YOU SO MUCH!

MORE LITTLE -BOY NAMES,200.

FLL SACK THE BLIGHTER!-- AUNT, SOPHIE KNOWS ALL THESE

·FELLOWS⋅

Ready

MISTRES

GOOD) AND HERE ARE A FEW TELEGRAMS. THAT JUST ARRIVED.

H'MI-SOUNDS

AS IF A JOB MIGHT BE GOING AFTER ALL!-~ IT'S WORTH

TRYING ANYWAY...

SPY, IF WE JACKA BABY TO GO WITH: EVERY NAME THAT'S BGEAN "SENT I39

LOOK HERE, SOPHIE-WHAT- MOONING OVER THAT YOUNG... SCAPEGRACE.

AGAIN?

THERE'S

NO HARM

IN LOOKING ÁT

A PICTORE

JOSH!

STOP RIGHT THERE? IT'S BEEN SUTRIDENTLY

RUGGED TO FIND ENOUGH SAFETY PINS FOR ONE BABY!

Chinese

BY EDGAR MARTIN

ORIN! WELLIARTS PLU

RODE

LET ME

THE LETTERS.MBS, R NOW FOR THE NAME WITH THE MOST DOTES! SEE WW

KERE IT IS, AND IT.

SUITS ME RIGHTS CONNE

TO THE REDUND}:

NOTICE

OPTICIAN

67 QUEEN'S ROAD C

NOTICE

Auctioneers, Surveyors, etc. Basement, French Bank Bldg., A.E.B. de Sousa, Auctioneer. Telephone 31847,

It is hereby notified that Sealed Tenders in Duplicate will be received at the Office of the Custodian of Property until 12 noon on Friday, 3rd January, 1947, for the purchase of the following unclaimed property.

Tenders should be clearly marked: "Tenders for

DESCRIPTION

Galvanised Iron Straps Carpets

ITEM

NO LOT NO.

45/11636

200 Colls

.45/5790

6 Bales

46/823

115 Kegs

40/191

188

today

"

€6/836

1 Keg

A

'46/823

1 Lot

45/9696

13 Cartons

45/9600

We have

from authorised Mr. ERIC SILVER ALL Chartered Accountant,

to sign our firm name.

LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS

Chartered Accountants.

Hongkong, 1st Jan, 1947.

CLUB LUSITANO NOTICE

Applicants for Clothing kind- ly fasued by The Hong Kong Social Welfare Council are requested to call for their: Card on the 2nd and morning of the 3rd January 1947.

D. P. J.. LOPES, Hon. Secretary.

MISSION

Bey. Andrew Git is presching

at Emmanuel Church, 218 Nathan1 Rd, Kowloon; Bundays Jan: 6th & 12th, at 11.30am Monday Jas. 6th to Saturday, Jan. 11th at 8pm. Also on Sundays, 5th. *12th, at 680, n.m., in the Baptist Church Hillwood Road, in cooperation with Rev. W. & L. "Hutchison," II.A.F.

&

45/9636

1 Lot

Bales

10

46/9541

2 Bags

40/3604.

45/0B80.A. 15/9881 14- 45/9865

(24/1430) 45/1456

40/GOD 48/

20

46/9664

21. 40/1981 22. 45/1670 28 40/2550 24-945/7283; 25 45/2780 26 48/3081

45/9540

1 Gree

1 Carton 24 Cartons

25 Bags

15 Bags

6 Drums

-4 Cases

11.

14 Bales

40

8' Casca

210 Bales

273 Baze

10 Cases

7 Crates

& Cases

6440 Fes. 95,00 2800

J

ม

3520

45/3571

I Lot

24 Cases

Iron Nails

Corkwood 31 x2x1

Small Corkwood 1400 Lbs.

Approx. wt..

Corkwood

Cork Slabs

Rosin

Dyes

Carbon Paper

GODOWN

Sui Bun For, West Point

China Provident 16/16, W. Pt.

domi

HK & K'in, Wharf 30/31

1K, Mp. Tau Wel Road, Kawloon

HK & K'In. Wharf 30/31.

-do~

Blackwood Furniture Shellac Enamel Basins

Ma

Wei. Road, Kowloon

Bark

Foreign Paper Soda Ash

Rubber Belting Propellors

Telephone Wire

Welding Electrodes

(approx. hamber of

pieces only)

Electric Bulbs |

Sut Bon For, West Point

HK & K'in. Wharf 30/31

#

Inspection permits will be issued to prospective purchasers by the Disposals (Tend- ers) Branch of the Custodian of Property, Windsor House on application.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender and reserve the right, to accept all or any part of each tender,

bers.

warranty is given In any way as to Description, Condition, Quantities or Num-

STODIAN OF PROPERTY.

Hong Kong, 21st December, 1946.