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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, 1925

XMAS AND

NEW YEAR HAMPERS.

We beg to Notify Customers that Assorted Hampers suitable for the Festive Season may be obtained from us at the following Reduced Rates

No. 1 HAMPER-$36.

1 Qt. Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial

1 Qt. Superb Tawny Port.

Champagne.

1 Pt. D.O.M.

1. Pt. Blackberry Brandy.

1 Qt. Martell' XXX Brandy.

1 Qt. King Geo. IV. or Perfection

Whisky.

No. 2 HAMPER-$30.

1 Qt. Guillemart Champagne.

1 PL. D.O.M.

1 Qt. Burgoyne's Bürgundy.

1 Qt. Martell's XXX Brandy.

2 Qta. King Goo. IV. or Perfection

2: Qts. Tawny Dry Port

2 Qts. St. Julien Claret.

1 Qt. Vino de Pasto

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1 Qt. D.0.1 Old Tom or Dry

1 phial Pomeranian B

Whisky.

2 Qta. St. Jollen Claret.

1 Qt. Old Brown Sherry R.S..

1 Q D.CL. Old Tom or Dry Gin.

1 Qt. Burgorne's Burgundy.,

1 phial Pomerantan Bitters.

No. 3 HAMPER $26.

1 Qt. Burgoyne's Burgundy.,

1 Pt. G. E. Peppermint,

1 Ft. D.O.M.

2.Qts. Sup. B.O. Furt

2 Qts. King Geo. IV, or Perfection

Whisky.

1 Qt. Engrand's XXX Brandy. 1 Qt. Amontillado Sherry W.S. --1.D.GL Old Tom or Dry Gin.

2 Qts, Medoc Claret.

1 phial Pomerantan Bitters,

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OUR LONDON LETTER.

THE CHAIRMAN OF LLOYD'S AND SUBMARINES.

PUBLIC OPINION AND MOMENTOUS PROPOSAL.

[YEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDEST.]

| RUSSIAT BOOTS,

LONDON, November gist. ABOLISH SUBMARINES !

The loss of the submarine Mz off the There is a veritable craze in London coast of Devon during manauvres is very and many parts of the country for black lamentable. But the tragedy is almost and brown Russian boots for women's overlooked in the ecurse of the discussion wear. They are called Russian because which has been started on the general of the long tops which come up the leg question of submarines by Mr. Percy G. as far as the lace. The question is whe Mackinnon, Chairman of Lloyd's Hether the fashion, which has begun at the startled the country-and, I daresay, wrong end, as it were-aroong the shop the whole world-by proposing that sub-assistant and typist class-will be adopt- marines should be abolished. In view of ed in exclusive quarters. If so it will his official position as the head of the bo the first instance the boot trade has grent shipping organisation, Mr. Mackin ever known of a fashion beginning in this aon's proposal commands serious, attenway and proving popular with the well- tion; and there have been similar appeals to-do. It might happen, however, with from other quarters in support of abolithe influence of the short skirt, especially tion of under-water craft in the last few we have very cold weather, days All the same I cannot sec' that' anything practical will result.

So far the great demand is for Russian boots of glace kid or willow calf, sold Mr. Mackinnon's idea is not new. by at from 159. to 95s. n pair. For more. any means. It will be recalled that at than a year we have had a surplus of the Washington Conference Great Britain these leathers, so the leather manufactur brought forward a similar proposal, anders and importers heartily approve of the France, supported by other Continental popularity of Russian boots, which use countries, strongly opposed it. Great as much leather as six pairs of shoes. Britain, it is believed, would still be ready Some women in the West End are wear- to urge the abolition of submarines, infing expensive Russian boots in various the belief that the naval defences of ont colours, and it is quite possible that many shores could be adequately performed by more will be encouraged to do so now that the style attracts so Ettle attention... other units of the Fleet.

CARGO-LIFTING RECORD.

It is not, however, to be supposed that other Naval Powers would agree, since

I hear that geat interest is displayed they consider submarines a legitimate, in quarters which are concerned with the necessary, and, above all, economical development of commercial aviation in weapon of defence. There is no question the "record" for cargo-lifting by acro of condoning the ruthless submarine plane which has just been set up by a tacties employed by Germany in the war. Frenchcian, M. Lucien Boussotrot, in a But submarines, properly employed, are recent flight from Le Bourget. With a regarded as an essential means, of 2,000 h.p. Farman Goliath," and a total load of over 14 tons (including the counter-balancing British naval super weight of the machine) he took off, in about 21 seconds and with a run of about fority in above-water craft.

-130 yards, and in less than an hour he had THE FOREIGNERS' RETORT.

climbed to nearly twice the height ob served in practice by most commercial Teroplanes

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It can be imagined that the proposal of the Chairman of Lloyd's, with event interests in the safety of surface shipping, will be misconstrued by the Naval Ministers of the Continent. What hypocrites these British are," will be the light and airy comment. The abolition of the submarine would be as tremendous a benefit to a non-self-sulicing island Power as the abolition of the right of anval blockade would be to a Continental Power. But does anyone imagine that

There was considerable interest in the Englishmen would be moved by an ap peal from Germany to give up that right City regarding the action of the Court. of blockade. Neither will the Continental of Directors of the Bank of England in Powers veto the only weapon by which the choice of Governor of the Bank for they can ever hope to strike bome, the ensuing year. They have this week because accidents happen in its usa recommended the proprietors to

The Americans have certaints been appoint Mr. Montagu Colles Norman, the prompt to give the Chairman cot Lloyd's present Governor. This means that next an answer. Within a couple of days of April, when the election formally takes Mr. Mackinnon's appeal cabis messages Place, Mr. Norman will enter upot his published in Lendon state that these seventh successive term of office, for the cretary of the Navy, Mr.Winif, and approval of the shareholders may be nounced at Washington that the Navy taken for granted. Department expects to ask Congress for appropriations to continue the authorised construction programme for 3,000 ton sub- marines of the V type, two of which have already been launched, two are in pro cess of construction, while three others have been authorisedA)

As a result of a careful'ealculation it is stated that this experiment represents the transport of 60 passengers, or the equivalent of cargo, from Paris to London at a cost of about 3d. per lb. for the whole distance. This calculation takes in wages, and all establishment charges. - It would appear on this basis that the fight may be regarded as indicating much greater possibilities for pargo carrying by. aeroplane than have been generally re- cognised hitherto. GOVERNOR OF THE BANK.

THE COAL SUBSIDY,

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He is fightly credited with being chiefly responsible for the restoration of sterling to its pre-war value, and it is expected that he will now turn his attention to two big tasks which have to be undertaken the completion of the arrangements for the amalgamation of two note issues at home, and abroad the development of that co-operative understanding between I hear that in official quarters it is now Central Banks which is essential for the estimated that the con! subsidy will smooth. working of the international cost the taxpayers at least twenty-five monetary system. It is common know- millions sterling instead of the ten which ledge that Mr. Norman is already active- was originally stipulated for. That hugely engaged on both these problems. tum will have to be found by some means, There is a certain amount of surprise and it is commonly rumoured that it can that Sir Alan Anderson is not to be only be done by the invention of a baw re-elected for the second period of office, form of taxationLazury taxes have as Deputy-Governor of the Bank. This is been talked about many times in this the customary qualification for succession country but they have never materialised to the Governorship, for the directore simply because in practice it is almost have recommended that Mr Henry impossible to decide what is and what is Alexander Trotter, of Messrs. Thompson, not a luxury

1 Haokey & Co., a director of the Bank,

be elected Deputy Governor for next year:

TJE CHANCELLOR'S DILEMMA"

RUGBY AND LOUGHÉPLAY, DA

With regard to the possibility of new taxation, Mr. Churchill is being told that any proposal of the kind will be hotly The authorities who lay down the law resented. The newspapers are making in regard to Rugby football are evidently. it plain that this is the very last determined to put a stop to rough play. thing the country will stand. The 1t is not before time that something was subject is widely discussed since the done in the matter. Same clubs have taken Chancellor binted in the course of a the initiative themselves the Harlequine, speech some weeks ago that it might be for example, who have formally and pub necessary to increase the income-tax pezt year. I gather, however, that in busi ness circles in London it considered highly improbable, that the income tax payer will be called upon to make any further sacrifice.

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The view is that no Government or Chancellor of the Exchequer could have if they attempted to impose a fresh ad dition to the crushing burden of tax tion in Great Britain. After all the sacrifices that have been made by the taxpayer unparalleled in any other countrys Chancellor, however, eloquent, would find it impossible to persuade the business community that higher taxation could not be avoided. But the fact re mains that more money is needed to pay the coal subsidy, for instance. The pro- blem confronting Mr. Churchill is how to raise the extra millions...

licly stated that they will not play any matches in future with Newport. Then, last week end the Devon Rugby -Com- mittee emphatically joined the campaign. against rough play by inflicting in que match, no fewer than twenty suspensions, some of them till the end of the season.

this indicates that the movement is spreading, and that everywhere the authorities are awakening to the know- ledge that strong measures most be taken to prevent the degeneration of the Rugby game. It was by the elimination of old time, roughness that it acquired its scientific character, and at its best it is capable of combining in high degree the elements of science and of physical effort and endurance. But in view of its origin there is all the more reason for being on guard against any sign of brutality B

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