1932-02-10 — Page 12

"GOVERNORSHIP OF

KWANGTUNG",

DR. C. C. MWU DECLINES APPOINTMENT

(From Our Own Correspondant.)

CANTON, Feb. 0.

at

BOMBARDED WOOSUNG FORTS

(Continued from Page 9:3

SOUTHERN LEADERS TO HELP

PEI CHUNG HSI'S OFFER

(Oun Owy ConnyPONDENT)

HONG KONG DAILY

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 1932.

NEW BABY CAR RECORD HONG KONG STOCK

117 M.P.H. IN 7 H.P. M.G. CAR

TaRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.):

Ruany, Feb. 3.4

MARKET

YESTERDAY'S OFFICIAL

QUOTATIONS.

As will be seen below, there was considerable reduction in ratos at On the Pondine Sands, Cornwall, yesterday morning's session, but at to-day, Mr. George Eyston, the woll-known racing motorist, in a this love many buyers were in sovon horse-power British M.G. car, evidence, and a few lots changed ostablished a fresh "baby" car hands: record with an average speed over two one-mile runs, of one hundred and seventesa and a half miles an hour.

This excends the previous record, held by Lord Ridley, by twelve and a half miles an hour,

As one time, Mr. Eyston exceed

In two written statementy, one Ho the National Government

Loyang and one to the Executive Dopartment for the Administration of Military Civil and Kuomintang Affairs of the South-west in Can 108, Dr. C. C. Wu has definitely declined the appointment to the

General Li Taung Jon, a Kwangsi Governorship of Kwangtung "de military leader, arrived in Hong claring that he is aot in a position Kong yesterday by the Empress of at this time to shoulder the heavy Russia He is staying here for duties and responsibilities involved. some time in ordce to confer with The reason why he declined the Mr. Hu Han Min' regarding nationed pas hundred and twenty miles an bour. Bad visibility owing, to offer, it is learned from authorita-h defence problems consequent on tive sources, was because of the the prescat Shanghai orisis. Later fog made the exploit very hazar

dous, refusal of the military class to be will go to Canton,

The National Government (which) accept his proposals for a clean,.

It has been transferred to Loyang) efficiens civil administration. will be remembered that he de- has drawn up a general scheme for manded, as a condition to his no the defence of the country, under elpling the appointment, that a which the country is divided into certain percentage of the monthly five defence zonos, How far this incomes of the Kwangtung Govern scheme will be accepted by the ment should be set aside for im Southern leaders remains to provement purposes and that theseen. 1t mainly on account of

ilitary class should not meddle in any way with the civil administra tion, especially in regard to the appointment of vivid officials and the collection of taxes.

ני

DEAN OF CANTERBURY LEAVES FOR CHINA MISSION-TO-FLOODED AREA

{TBLOUCLE RIDTER'S AGENCY,}

LONDON, Feb. S "I am hoping to land at Shang- if there is any Shanghai left when I arrive," declared the Rev., Hewlett Johnson, Dean of Canter bury, discussing with Reutor his mission in the foodad

Ching

bu

this that Cuneral Li Tsung Jon is proceeding to the South to consult with the leaders of the "Linng Kwang" provinces

Meanwhile, with a view to co operating with the Central Govern ment in the defence of the country against outside invasion, the South- ex lenders are contemplating the setting-up of a military council for the defence of Ave provinces in South-Western China including Kwangsung, Kwangsi and Yurman

General Poi Chung Hei has issued a circular telegram declaring that he is ready to lead an army to the North for the purpose of partici pating in the defence of Shanghai. As soon as he receives orders from the Central Government his army area of will start for the North.

Dean Johngor sails for the Far Kast to-day and he stated that if it is impossible for him to proceed Shanghai, he will disembark at Hong Kong.

!!

According to a spokesman of the Kwangsi Government, Mr. Wang Shaq Tee, General Poi has decided to draft three any corps to the North. They have been ordered to ¡mobiliza.

UNEMPLOYED IN BRITAIN

INCREASE OF 218,000

LONDON, Feb. 9.. January employment returns aro unpleasant reading. They reveal an increase of 218,000, as compared This with the December figures. is officially ascribed to seasonal fluctuation.

TO SAVE BRITISH RE- -EXPORT TRADE

FREE PORTS SUGGESTED

.

Bales.

Hongkong Banks, 81,370 Union Insurance, $400. Banguota, $117..

Hongkong Wharver, #154/157,2 Providents. (old), $5. Hötela (old), #13.00. Lands, #791779;

Hongkong Electrics, $75/70. Telephones, $232.

Cements (Combined), $17.40, Constructions (éflid), #8,10, Constructions (now), #14.

Douglas, $28.

In

Buyers.

H.K. and K. Wharves; $133, Hotsin (old), 8130. Hongkong Lands, $1, Humphreys, $18... Chinese Estates, 395. Hongkong Trams, 821.10. Star Ferries, 400, Yaumati Ferries, 827. Hongkong. Electrics, $75. Telephones, 823: Dairy Farms, $28. Amusements, $19. Constructions: (new); $1.30;.

Sellers.

Benguets, $114.

Cements (combined), $17.60. Hongkong Ropes, 216.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

[TAKOUGH ARUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, Feb. 5. In order to save the British re- export trade which amounts to about £34,000,000 annually and After the morning session, severni which is jeopardised by the new stocks in the list came in for spirit- tariff system, Government has dead inquiry. Consequently, pries. cided, according to nespwapers, to

were marked up almost all along. declare all big British porta se "Free Ports,"

the entire list, the market losing very Arm

The Reference book you cannot afford to be without

曲

NOW IN THE PRESS

な

DIRECTORY & CHRONICLE

OF

CHINA, JAPAN, MALAYA, BORNEO, SIAM, THE PHILIPPINES, COREA, INDO-CHINA, NETHERLANDS INDIA, &t.

Sales,

H.K, and K. Wharves, 8154, Hotels (old), 914.

Dairy Farms, $28.50

Buyera.

- H.K. and K. Wharvas, $153,

Hotels (old), 13.00

Hotels (new), $13.00. Hongkong Tramis, #21,20,

Dairy Farms, $28.10.

15

Sellara,

This is the camera

You can win !

You can have it in

black, brown, greg or blue.§

No. 2 EASTMAN HAWK EYE

BOX CAMERA

THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO.

From to-day to February 29th we are offering one of these lovely camera

which will take a picture 24 by 34 to every boy and

more subscribers to the HONG KONG DAILY

is to get two friends, your father and an uncle

in the attached coupons and post them to us.

Remember 2 subscriptions for a months

4 subscriptions for 6 months. or 8 subscriptions for 3 months

Who secures two"

All you have to do

for example, to fill

will bring you a camera and a roll of films. You can begin taking pictures directly you get your camera, later on there will be prizes offered for the "best pictures taken with these cameras.

Not more than one camera will be given to each' child.

ORDER FORM

To the Circulation Manager

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, LTD.

11, Ice House Street,

Wishing to help.

HONG KONG.

Childs name and address)

INVALUABLE FOR FIRMS

TRADING IN THE

FAR EAST.

J

NEW FEATURES:

Engineering Section Classified List of Trades

Alphabetical List of Cable Addresses.

VERECTORY

CHRONICLE

JENA JAPAN.

MALAY. STRAITS

CONSOLITS, KOMMID VAN THE PHILAKANNUS, COMĚK, INSTA-

1039

In which is included:

1:

*

FIND A PLACE

FOR IT ON YOUR DESK.

Published Annually since

1862.

Revised and Complete:

Cipe

Alphabetical List of Residents in the Far East, containing the names of over 20,000. Foreigners. Alphabetical List of Blyms. The Chronicle covers the notable events together with the texts of all the most important Treaties concluded with the countries of Eastern Asin, Scales of Commissions, Tables of Money, Weights and Measures. Specially prepared introductions to each port give in a concise yet readable form; the history, physical fentaros and trade conditions of the place.

FORM.

HK, and E. Wharves, 8135.

--

to eam a No. 2 Eastman Hawkeye Box Camera, I hereby agree to

subscribe to the Hong Kong DailyPress for

months.

Please deliver my paper every morning to the address given

BETTER OUTLOOK

IN INDIA

"FRONTIER DAY" PASSES QUIETLY

LBRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

"

RUGBY, Feb. 8. The latest reports from India in dicate that the general situation has improved and is regarded as satisfactory in the North West Frontier Province.

The observance of Frontier Day

on February 5 passed off without incident and the improve. ment previously reported has been maintained.

There are definite signs that the agitation in the United Provinces is on the wags, and there has been definite decline in activity in the Bombay Prosidency.

The situation in other provincon gives no cause for anxiety.

EXCHANGE RATES.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.)

Paris

ORDER

TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, Lro.,

11, ICE HOUSE STREET, HONG KONG.

DIRECTORY and CHRONICLE of China, Japan, Malaya, &c.

PRICE:—$12,00 (Large Edition); $8.00 (Abridged Edition).

Please send

copies of the above for the current year.

New York Montreal Geneva Brussels Amsterdam Milan Berlin Stockholm Copenhagen

Orlo Vienna...... 'Prague Helsingfors Madrid Lisbon "Athens

Bucharest

Rio

Buenos Aires

Bombay

"Montevideo"

Shanghai and Hon

Kong Yokohama

Silver

Spat Forward

$87 11/18

3.403

17.70 24 25/32 8.571

147719 17% 18 3/10 18 32 nom..

110

224

40

1091

580

4-3/16

30

al nom.

1/69/64

Holiday

below

Name

Address.

Special subscription rates

12 months

6 months

months.

Signature..

$35.00,

$17.50

9.00

2 subscriptions for 12 moutha, 4. subscriptions for 8 months or

8 subscriptions for 3 months will entitle the child named above to one No. 2 Eastman Hawk-eye Box Camera and a roll of films."

PLEASE PAY N MONEY TO THE CHILD

ARRIVALS.

February 8. Alipore, British str. 3,241 tons Capt. E P. Lyndon, from Shanghai, buoy Na. A1.-M. M. & Co Danmark, Danish str., 5,342 tons, Capt. "Rasinussen, · from"-Boilo, Kowloon Wharf,—John Man- nors & Co..."

Emp. of Russia, British str., 10,810 tons, Capt. A. J. Hosken, from Shanghai, Kowloon Wharf. C.P.E...

Haguro Maru, Japanese str., 2,047 tons Capt. U. Kutsuzawa, from Keelung, buoy No A13] M.B.K.

Greystoke Castle, British str., 3,699 tons, Capt. G. E. Edwood, from Shanghai, Laichikok Anchorage

Dodwell & Co.

Iyo Maru, Japaseks str. 2,687 tons, Capt A Ho from ratan, bucy No. 44-N.TK

Kiungchow, British str., 1,540 tons, Capt. F Allinson, from Hoi- how, buoy No. B12-B S Nanchang, British str. 1,488 tans, Capt. Newton, from Shanghai, Taikoo Dock.-B. 38. Newchwang, British str. L

...Capt. Atkins, from Saigon,

buoy No. B-B. & 8. Pres Grant, American str. 8,405 tons, Capt. W. A Hous, from Shanghai, Kowloon Wharf Dollar B.S. Line. Za Maur Seistan, Britian str. 3,571 done, Capt. Alox C. Inglis, from Sai- gon, buay No. B10.-Hing Lar Wong Blek Kung, Chinose str., 1,044 tons, Capt. A Laihovet-

from Saigon, buoy No. | Dis-Hing Lee.

February 2 Atagosan Maru, Japanese str. 2.487 tons, Capt. 8. Imai, from Milka, Yaumat Anchorage-MB.K Hallas, Norwegian abr, 1,114 tone, Capt J Davidson, from Swa tour bucy No Thorasan

Kiangwu, British str., 1,655 tons Capt. N. Hardie, from Swatow byny No. B1-B. & 8. Manicatheus, British str., 4,518 tons, Capt. Dodd from Manila

Mainam, Daniel str., 1700 tons,

Holt's Wharf.-B. & 8.

Capte V. L. Boister, "from Swa tow, buoy No. Bie-John Men- nors & Cộ, 15 W Sandviken, Norwegian str., 1,776 tons Capt, A. Nurvalis, from Bwalow, West Point Wharf.--T M & Co. Santung, British str., 1,888 tons Capt, K. Clark, from Swa tow, buoy No. AB.-B. &, S. A Shun Chilt, British str., 1,363 tona, Capt. J Freer, from Saigon, buoy No: 05, Wo Fat Bing.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS

The President Grant is leavin for New-York on the 18th Inst at. p.m.