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THE CHINA MAIL, MON DAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1947)

MOST SHAMEFUL STAIN IN British,

Film Star's Divorce

Los Angeles, Feb. $ Long separations necessitates by his profession, were claimed the reason for break up of his marriage by Herbert Rawlinson 01-year-old veteran British born

Alm

and radio star, when

P

A divorce from his 46-

wife, larraine in to Angales today.

After 22 years of married fe,, he sald, he left home. "We grew farther and further apart he adder

Their son David Rawlinson, 20, teld the court that it would be "better all round" if his parents were divorced. His custody ** awarded to Mr. Rawlinson.-AS- Boelated Press.

WORLD HISTORY

Nanking, Feb. 8..

The Prosecutor, Chen Kwang-yi of the Military Tribunal, trying Lt. Gen. Hisao Tant for the Rape of Nanking in December, 1937, described

Kuling To

the incident as the "most immoral and cruel Out-Rival

atrocity ever committed and the most shame- ful stain in world history," and demanded the death sentence for the defendant.

Tani, replying to prosecution charges through an interpreter, asserted that the accusations were "fundamentally wrong" and flatly denied hav- ing committed the crimes attributed to him.'" could not escape responsibility The prosecutor said Tani

for massacre which "brought. the greatest, humiliation to Chitta, and the blood, of thou- sands or even tens of thousands of traitors could not wash away

Film Review this humiliatin

I

The proscenter concluded his death by asking the speech

65-year-old penalty for the Japanese general who admitted hating commanded a division which was among these reach- in the Chinese capital in December. 1937.

"The Postman Always Ringa Twice" (showing at the Kings) is callous, brutal, low and sug- gestive to a surprising degree yet at the same time it is so intense, so finely directed, that one has, almost grudgingly,

More than 1,000, spectators to admit that it is very fine in- burst into loud applause when deed. Why? Surely one can they heard the demand for the not call fine a story of lust and death penalty but quickly were as John Cain brought to order by the judge marder such wrote and such as, is shown-Chief Justice Shih Mei-yu- with brilliant sordidity in this who reminded the audience that picture. Yet it is 80 and the prosecutor's demand did there's no getting away fiạm not constitute a judgment.

it.

A man (played by John. Yar-

CHIANG ACCEPTS MM

Paris, Feb. 9. Generaliasino Chiang Kai ahek has notified the French Government of his acceptance of the Medaille Militaire, the highest French military de-

coration.

"The medal was rounded to five major wartime lenders- Churchill, firstChiang, Winston

Roosevelt, Stalin and De Gaulle. Churchill previously accepted. Eleanor Roosevelt accepted the

pastrim- award yesterday for the lutc ent. Stalin refused on the promud that it is furtid- den by Soviet regulations. De

Gaulle refused on the ground that it is being offer- ed for is services when he embodied the French untion. -Asociated Press.

Tani commenced the final de- fence speech refuting the pro-

fulel) a restless wanderer -¦seutron charges but the court takes a job in a roadside cafe. was adjourned shortly after 6 The

owner (played with p.m. before the Japanese general polished ease by Cecil Kellaway could finish, whereupon the is good to him. yet the falls in Judge promised him that he love with the owner's wife could complete his arguments (Lana Turner) - a case of in the next session. mutual attraction. An impas sible situation developes and the pair pplot, an abortive mur- der. Again, on the recovery of the owner, despite themselves they again plot murder and are this time successfül.

follows

The proseculor contend..! that all charges against Tatil had been amply substantiated by evidence--killing, raping and footing by the troops of his command.

The Peak

Chinese Air Talks

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK

CO., LTD.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers, Surveyora -

and Appraisers. Pedder Building. Telephone No. 20224,

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Register of Members of the Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co. Ltd. will be opened from Monday the 10th day of February, 1947, to Saturday the 8th day of March, 1947 Nanking, Feb. 9. both days inclusive and im- The Anglo Chinese mediately thereafter will be closed again for the period negotiations for the con- from Monday the 10th day of The Undersigned have received etusion of a commercial March, 1947, to Saturday the instructions from the Custodian air pact which opened 15th day of March, 1947, both of Property to sell by. Public

Auction on Nanking, Feb. 9. last week with the ar- days inclusive. A cable tramway. five times rival of a four-man Bri- During the said period when longer than the famous Peak tish civil aviation mis- the Register of Members will Tram in Hong Kong, is to be constructed to connect the well- Sion-probably will end be so closed it is the intention known summer

at in two to three weeks of the Company to offer to commencing each day at 10 am. Keling with the Yangtse flood with the signature of ON SUCH REGISTER 300,000 Building, Basement.

members AS THEN SHOWN at their Sales Rooms, Pedder plain.

agreement between the unissued shares of the nominal af travel tió countries, a high by

Coolie Chinese source predict up the ed today.

Present method over the route is carried sedan chairs

10,039 stone steps..

resort

The projected tramway, At present the members of which will cost one

billion the mission are busily studying Chinese dollars, will consist of Chinese counter proposals to two cars, one at each end of a the British proposals submitted steel cable wound round a drum by Sir John Baldwin, the head at the top of the mountain and 1 of the mission. will be operated by a 250 horse- power motor.

value of 310.00 each at the price of $20.00 per share (such price being payable in full upon application within two months from the date of auth offer) and so that each such member of the Company or his shall be approved notince entitled to apply for and take up as near as possible 3 unissued shares for every, 6 j complete shares then held by such member. Any shares so offered to members and not paid for on due date by them or those in whose favour they shall have wholly or partly renounced their rights will be Meanwhile Sir John has run into an old comrade

taken up and paid for by in arms

Limited at Brigadier Generat John

Mollers' Trusts McConnel, hend of the United $20.00 per share. States Army Advisory Group

-It is therefore very im- Air Section in Nanking who served as Deputy Commanderportant that any persons who when Sir John. commanded the have purchased shares in the Allied Air Forces in Burma in Company but are not on the thereof 1043-44. Since meeting they Register in respect have been lunching and dining together and reminiscing on the Burma jungle days."

It is learned that on the com- Machinery, cars and other pletion of the China assignment Sir John Baldwin will fly to equipment have been ordered from Italy and will arrive with Philippine Cavernment for a Manila to begin talks with the in the next three months-similar agreement.

Surveying work was carried out by the Chungking Cable Tramway Company, which dur- ing the war built a cable tram- way system in. Chungking. Central News:

U.S. Arctic Moves Criticised

Moscow, Feb. 9.

China Supports U.S. Plan

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of

should, they wish to take advantage of such offer, forth- with on the opening of the Register present their transfers The completion of the Sino accompanied by the requisite British agreement will bring certificates together with the an extension of BOAC's

Far approval in writing of the Re- Eastern "Dragon" route to gistrar of Companies, for re- China--and subsequently to

Tapan, Sir John hopes, if de-gistration. totis can be worked out with General MacArthur.

.authorised

The present Sir John revealed that no capital of the Company is one decision was yet made on the million shares, of the nominal China terminus of the route. value of $10.00 each, of which This depended on two factors: 472,875 shares have been issued.

1. The ports designated by By an Agreement dated the

the Chinese Government to

Thursday and Friday the 13th and 14th February 1947.

443 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES, comprising:-

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

20⋅ WORDS. $2 FOR ONE. INSERTION PREPAID, 31 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD FER INSERTION

$2

our

· Replies are awaiting at 20, 221, 223, 299, 251, 240, Bices for Box-Nos. 212, 214, 218, 255.

WANTED KNOWN

STAMPS, London Stamp dealer requires reliable agent for supply- he used stamps-Franks, Byron Villas, London, N.II."

D.

pur-

WANTED TO BUY

ADVERTISER wishes to chase house or site any district condition furnished, un- furnished or damaged.' Box No. 266; "Sunday Herald." LOST

..

any

Service Auction Rooms

Electro-plated and Silver Tea and Coffee Sets, Teapots and Tea Kettles, Dishes and Plates, Trays, Hot Water LOST in Kowloon on 5th Febru* Plates, Sweet Dishes and ary small blua enamel" powder Baskets, Entree Dishes, compact, REWARD." Waddy, 291 Assorted Knives, Assorted Prince Edward Road; (69220). Forks, Assorted Spoons. nirid Brend Knives, Bowls Cups, Cocktail Shakers and Cocktail Cups, Coffee Pots, Tea Strainers, Sugar Basins and Milk Jugs, Mugs and Salt Jugs, Cruet Stands, Cellars, Pepper Castors, Mus- | tard Pots, Napkin Rings, Tanth-pick Holders, Toast Racks, Incense Burners. Stands with Spirit Lamps, Cigar, and Cigarette Boxes,

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

Telephone 31867.

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned has received Trinket Boxes, Powder Boxes, instructions from the Custodian Handbags. Compacts, Hair of Property to sell by Public Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Card Auction Casts, Match Cases, Figurdi, }

Ornaments, Trinkets, Brace- on TUESDAY, THE 11th.

1

FEBRUARY, 1947. commencing at 10 a.m.,

lets, Bangles, Candlesticks, Etc., Etc., Wrist Watches, Pocket Watches, Clock, Cameras, Lenses, Spectacles, Fountain Pens, Chronometers, FRENCH BANK BUILDING, Etc, Etc.,

The abovementioned articles i will be open for Inspection af Messrs. Lammert Brothers Auction Roomis on 10th, 11th

tween 10:00 -a.m, and noon, and and 12th February 1947, be

at

"THE SERVICE AUCTION

ROOMS.

BASEMENT,

326 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS

ARTICLES, Comprising:-

¡STORED AT CUSTODIAN

between 2.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.1K GODOWN, MA TAU WEI

Izvestia, the Soviet Government newspaper, said He estimated that there were

today the United States military measures in A sordid court case

408,000 victims of the Rape of

the Arctic were "in contradiction to the inter- la which they escape due to the Nanking charging that 300,000

.ests of peace." twisted

genius of a lawyer, were killed and were known to

"re- torate rights over Greenland and The paper added that. have been buried by the Red They quarrel; make up: and

circles of the United reports that America was Cross then the woman is killed in a

and similar organizaacticnary

full clined to consider demanda States, understanding this car wreck which a jury thinks

fions.

well, by in every way to camou- Iceland's people for the with- was deliberate and for which

-Not Fair

flage these ambitions before, the drawal of American troops from the man dies. Not a

Tam showed no emotion dur-broad-masses."

Iceland." Associated Press. very

Izvestia said the United States pleasant tale is It?.... decicad- ing the trial. He spoke in

had faken steps to strengthen ly immoral by any standards Japanese, and charged the pro-

la, Iceland and Greenland (though of course the Johnston ceedings were unfair

handle international traffic 4th day of February, 1947 and contend-bases

the carrier Midway and and sent Office is only concerned withing that the evidence was one submarines to the Arctic as well

at present these or Canton, entered into between the Com-The Auction is subject to the ROAD, KOWLOON.

Conditions of Sale fublatied in Shanghai, Tientsin and Kun-pany of the one part and the Hong Kong, (British. Mili- low-bosomed gowns as in the sided and investigations were as dispatching bombing planes to

Moliers Trusts Limited of the "Wicked Lady.")

ming... conducted only by Chinese au- fly over the Arctic regions.

tary Administration) Gazette “Laura" and "Double In-- thorities:

2. The type of planes BOAC other part it has been agreed Volume 2, No. 12, of 9th March, Such measures. it declared

Nanking, Feb. 8.

to Mollers' demnity," if they proved any-

brought "disapproval on the part Official quarters today sald the intends to operate on the runs that, in addition

underwriting thing at all, established that in

of the press not only outside the Chinese Government supports in At present these are Hythe Trasts Limited United States but in that country principle the United States pre-class flying boats.

the said 800,000' unisued shares the brittle atmosphere of sex

toc. Warnings of such leaders as posal to place former Japanese- and murder Kollywood cannot He denied that he

ports to be first offered to members. Of the International Henry Wallace, Claude Pepper, mandated islands in the Face Shanghai will be suitable for as set out above, the Company be baten. That conclusion is top commander at Chunghwa Harold Ickes underlined in red ink three Gate in Nanking where most of well know and others also are under a strategic trustvern flying, boats, according to prer shall also allot sind. Mollers'{

They said the Chinese times by "The Postman Always the killings reportedly occurr- The activity of the War De- ment fa of the opinion that whe- liminary Investigations conduc- Trusts Lámited shall take up Rings Twice" which has tell- ed

certain partment in the Arctic has great-ther this issue is settled at the bed by the Air Mission. saying that a

and pay for The investigation of other sion and, believe it or not, a General Yanijikawa, who is increased lately. The aims of peace conference along with other

ils measures are in direct con- Japanese territories is merely, one locations is still going on.- weird sincerity even simplicl-new dead, held that Post,

nection with the desire of im of procedure and is relatively He argued that he lectured his troops on discipline States to gain a dominating posi-once would be held in one of

always-perialistic circles in the United unimportant. They said the Reiter.

hoped the Japanese peace con- and never ordered them to kill.tion in the North Atlantic, rape or loot.-United Press.

penetrale possibly deeper into the the countries bordering the Paci Canadian Arctic and become fic-United Press. secure there." :

ty-of its own is not in the atting, which, though good is aot extraordinary, but, I feel, it the overall conception allied in the detail. work-of speech. ücetrracy of scène and niced, and in camece of characters.. the soft-hearted speed-cop, the crical lawyer, the scandal- thirsting cafe crowd and many

more.

He said no material evidence had been submitted to prove his gullt.

was the

UNRRA FOOD, BURNT

Greenland

to

Izvestia referred to the alarm

in democratic circles of Canada't

at the United States activity and Candidian offlctal speculated on reaction.

TALKS DEADLOCKED

CNAC TO USE “SKYMASTER”

Peiping, Feb. 9.

air

(a) 27.125 unissued shares

at pár. (b) 200,000 unissued shares

at $20.00 per share.

By Order of the Board; R. G. CRAIG, Acting Chief. Manager.

NOTIGE

HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

The China National Aviation Kowloon Docks, 8th Feb., 1947. Corporation has decided to use Manila, Feb. 0.

Nanking, Feb. 8.

firat "Skymaster" on its The moral of the picture

A quarter, of a million dollars

The pro-Government Evening Peiping-Hong Kong trip after that death must expatiate the worth of UNARA foodstuffs and It sald a Danish newspaper re- News, in a dispatch from Muk the resumption of passenger crime of murder does not take relief was burned on

clothing intended for Philippinescently published a document den, said Sino-Soylet talks to take

Saturday which gave evidence the War over Dairen wete deadlocked due service or international one whit away from the deadly night in a spectacular fire which Department this year were in- to Soviet demands for stationing route 28 ofdered by the Com- poisonous glamour of what may destroyed the

Belief Philippines

clined to

to accomplish measures fer equal numbers of only be described as evil. The and. Rehabilitation administration Improving and expanding bases" Russian

in Danese, and munication Ministry. troops in

and re

The Skymaster, with a load- Portman Always Rings Twice" warehouse in north Manila. in Iceland and Greenland. cognition of Soviet ownership at Ing capacity of 44 passengers, is powerful and should be la A major conflagration which The paper added the Danish the most important Japanese pup will take off from Peiping for belled definitely for those when the crowded. Tondo siums dis- the United States was sympathe to control the barbour.

might have spread to a large area article discounted

reports

that pet properties as well as the right Hong Kong on Feb. 13, with a are not squeamish. It is good, trict, was avoided by the prompt tic to the Danish demand for the

brief stop at Shanghai-Cen- There was no confirmation of

News. sorry that it is so good. States firemen Associated Press. giving the United States protec. Press.

'but one cannot help feeling arrival of Manila and United liquidation of the 1941 agreement any of these allegations United

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CANADIAN WAR GRAVES

The graves of a number of Canadian Service personnel lost during action in Hong Kong have not as yet been located.

It would be deeply appreciated if any person, having knowledgį. of the death and/or burial of Canadians in Hong Kong during the period of hostilities, would communicate with the D.A.D, War Graves, Room 18; Post Office Building, 3rd floor, Telephone 24190,

J. A. BAILIE, Lt. Col... Canadian War Graves (Pacific). Hongkong, 5th February, 1947.

THE HONG KONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT,

COMPANY; LIMITED.

Notice is hereby given that Mr. Antonio Maria da Silva has been appointed the Com pany's Agent in Macao.

All persona, firm or cor- Poration having claims against the above-named Company with respect to transactions prior to 8th December, 1941, are kindly submit Buch requested to claims, with supporting details where possible, to the registered! office of the Company, Kowloon Docks, Hanghom Howlosh, on for before 28th February, 1947.

Cliima are required for re- gistration purposes only.

Acceptance of any claime lodged te, not to be construed as an admission of liability.

R. G. CRAIG Acting Chief Manager. Kowloon Docks, 6th Feb., 1947,

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

1946.

.

LAMMERT BROS,, Auctioneers.

PUBLIC AUCTION The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

1

WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH FEBRUARY 1947.

commencing at 2:30 PM.

at their. Sales Rooms, No. 36, Hankow Road Kowloon.

1

A FINE COLLECTION OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE Comprising:

Chesterfield Suites, Office Writing Tables, Book Cases,

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fron Beds, Bed Springs, Bed, Séctions, Etc; Bed Biscuit Mattresses: Dressing, Tables, Bedside Tables, Kit- chen Tables, Table Tops; Chests of Drawers, Ward- robes, Cabinets, Sideboards, Cupboards, Etc.; Office Desks and School Desks; Hat and Coat Stands; Shelves and Bookshelves; Lamp Stands, Flower Stands, Screens, Etc.; lei Boxes and Ice Chests; Benchés, Chairs, Armchairs, Settees, Etc.; Blackwood and Rattan Furnituro; Disin. fection Fluid: Earthenware; Castings, Nuts, Bolts, Wire Hope; Torchlights; Hessian Cloth; Etc, Etc.

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STORED AT HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF GO. DOWN, CO., LTD'S Nos. 30/81 GODOWNS, TSIMSHATSUI, KOWLOON.

Brown Sulphite Paperį Bond Paper: Electric Bulbs Manila Rope Newsprint;

Cinnamon.

Small Round Tables, Set of STORED AT FU WAH TEA Teak Tea Poys, Doudle & | GODOWN, Single Wardrobes, Low Boys, HONG KONG,

WEST POINT,

•

Chest of Drawers, Single & Platform Scale; Rubber Double Bedsteads, Bath Room

Shoes; Gunny Bags.

Mirrors, Radiators, Dressing Tables, Electric Tonster STORED AT SUI BUN FOR WEST POINT, Glass Ware, Silver Ware, GODOWN, Cutlery, Blankets, Tea Set, HONG KONG. Coolerator, Refrigerator, En- glish Carpet, Rugs, Curios, Push Car,, Frying Pans, Ex. tcnsion n Dining-

Tables Sideboards; Glam Cabinets;|

Dining Chairs, Folding Card Tables, and 1 Blackwood EX- tension Dining Table with 2, Leaves. Etc... Ete..' Etc.

Also

Guitar in Case

1 "Singer". Treadle Sewing

Machine

1 Underwood Typewriter 10". 1 Lang Junfor" Coal Cooking

Stove

2. Gas Geysera

1 Westinghouse Rudig Set. 1 Bed Room Suite-11 Peek. 1 Dining Room Suite-11 Pees,

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Draft Programck and Entry Forms for the Second On View From Tuesday, The Extra Race Meeting to be held 11th February 1947: on Saturday, 22nd February

1947 (weather permitting) Terma: As Customary, may be obtained at the Secre- taty's Office Exchange Build- Ig, the Mal House. Happy Valley; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.

Entries close et 12 o'clock, NOON on Thursday 18th HDA LUZ, February, 1947.

Secretary.

bruary, 1947.

By Order C. B. BROWN, Secretary

LAMMERT BROS.;]

Auctioneers.

Chinese Optical Co.

OPTICIAN

67 QUEENS ROAD E

Porcelain nid Wooden Wore; Blackwood Curio Stands: Trunks Printing Machinery Machine Parts; Glass Bottles; Radio Trans- farmers; Toys: Torchlight Bulbs Embroidered Goods; Chemicals: Canvas Shoes; Stationery; Etc."

SERVICE STORED AT AUCTION: ROOMS, FRENCH BANK BUILDING, BASE. MENT.W

·School, and Science Books; English Novels; Suitcase.

The Abovementioned 'Articles will be open for inspection at their respective godowns on 8th February, 1947, between 10 am. and noun, and on 10th February, 1947, between 10 a.m. and noon, and between 2. p.m, and 2 p.m. Inspection Permits will be issued by the Undersigned at the Service Auction Rooms.

The Auction is subject to the conditions of Sale published in the Hong Kong (Britlah M}}|- tary Administration) Gazette Volume 2, No. 12, of 9th March, 1948

A. E, B. DE SOUSA,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 8th February, 1947,