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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1932.

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News from Everywhere

extinguisher, being connected with the possible danger point of the

Theso, figures are significant be- cause hitherto the proportion of British enra has never exceedod 20 per cent, it ja, moreover, a strik- ing fact that the increase is in part due to the Hillman Wizard, a car which has captured the fancy of the

EX-MUL-TSAI IN DOCK.

THEFTS FROM FORMER

MISTRESS.

SINO-BRITISH

FRIENDSHIP.

BRITISH CHAMBER OF COM. MERCE JOURNAL'S VIEWS.

este of China and the Chinese. On | ADVERTISEMENTS.

the other side equally sincere in its desire to help the Chinese, is a section which is striving to attaiu the same ond by pacific means, which liberally interpreted mears by co-operation. Put briefly, what- ever be the opinion held by the ** A LEGACY OF FRIENDSHIP." foreign community, and in this article the Journal" refers chiefly Before Mr. Wynne Jones at The July number of the British sincere and deep rooted desire to to the British. there is a very Central Magistracy yesterday, a

Chamber of Commerce Journal help China and to extend the hand Chinese married couple were charg

HUSBAND DISCHARGED,

where the bulk of far-the carburettor - immediately! South African publie to a remarked with the larceny, from a house contains a striking appeal for Siuo: of friendship.:

Tan Estate Suits Wizard;

Southern India and Ceylon are, of course, Britain's tea comes from, and hul- leeks constitute the principal form of prime mover on the fen estates. Largely in consequences of this, the roads are hardly ideal for motor ing. but nevertheless the ubiquitous var is penetrating this field, as

others,

Mr. W. H. Millar, of Tea Estates (Indin), Ltd., throws some interest- ing light on motoring conditions. "One cannot carry on lar without encountering an Irish bridge or bullock baudy," he writes, "and our tea estate roads, nro steep, narrow and pourly surfaced.

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checks any outbreak of fire before

it can spread.

In the event of fire preurring out.

side the protected region, it is only necessary to unhook the extin guisher from its bracket, strike the knob on the ground, and project the resulting long range spray right into the heart of the flames..

road.

This particular type of extinccessful. guisher is small in size, but its contents is said to be about four times as effective as that used in the majority of these appliances,

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British friendship in its editorial column. It says:-

at which the women defendant had

To the writer, who has the for- able extent, and of which consider heen mui trai for fourteen years, able numbers are already on theThe complainant was the fifth con-

On July 21 the Committees and 'tunate or unfortunate opportunity cubine of Mr. In Lan Chuon.

and mombers of the British Cham- of knowing the feelings of both The mai-tsai, it would appear, ber of Commerce and Ching Asso-sections referred to, one point comes recently left her mistress and got ciation will be hosts to the forcibly to the foreground, and that A Remarkable Achievement.

married. She had been to the bers, and their wives, of the British. The sales of Standard cars in S.C.A. for permission and the lleturned Students Union, at ais-that the effect of what is being March broke every record in the latter had decided that she could garden party to be held in the done in China to day is a legacy history of the company and mark mistress was paid $100 by the would eral, kindly lent for the occasion out being platitudinous or fatuous, marry the man of her choice if her grounds of H.B.M. Consulate Gep-in the making for posterity. With

These terms a milestone in an industrial career be husband."

were by H.M. Consul-General, Sir John agreed to and the couple were Brena, K.C.M.G. This is the first is to the future generations. Is the the duty of the present generation which has been phenomenally

married.

function of its kind which has been legacy now in the making to be one According to Detectivo Sergeant sponsored by the Chamber and the of friendship It cannot be ignored The rapid rise in popularity of Allen, who prosecuted, the woman Chinn Association, though officials that antagonism begets antagonism these cars, particularly during the defendant, who was only 17 years of the Nanking Government have and often lears to something much of age, returned to her mistress been entertainer at more formal worse. And unleavened die-hardism last year, reflects the greatest house at about 10 am. on July 13.affairs. This departure, in the may in itself be absolute defeatism. credit on the manufacturers, who, She was seen to enter the premises opinion of the Journal," is a step That is a thought worth more than with unerring foresight, have proby two chair coolies and was seen in the right direction for it will passing consideration, British Motor Cycle Show in Japan. | duced care which actually meet, She was. Intor scen to leave by the into closer tonch than is possible if it be one-sidod, as it is so often

with a pair of shoes in her hands, bring the members of the two bodies

On the other hand, co-operation

back door.

at formal meetings. It gives opone-sided in China, shows lament- After her departure, the com-portunity to British and Chineseable weakness, and all that can be plainant discovered that a wrist like to talle freely on matters said in its favour is that it does watch, a ring and a pair of shoes affecting the welfare of the two not engender acrimonious feelings. were missing and she accordingly nations and of Shanghai: it gives Assuming it to be not one-sided,

opportunity nde a report to the Police. A few an

of expressing and there are evidences that it is days later the complainant. saw the thoughts which find nu casier out-becoming less so, co-operation can wornan, defendant in the streets and et, and it makes for that good accomplish much. Co-operation, as had her arrested. She was with her feeling which is the very essence of understood by the writer, means husband at the time and the latter understanding.

so far as China is concerned, a accompanied his wife to the Police Unfortunately among the Chinese Fusion of thought to assist Station but was not detained. The as well as the foreign communities struggling nation to right itself woman was wearing a ring at the there are two very doânite sections but it does not mean that China. time.

representing two diametrically opor Great Britain for that matter Husband Pawns Watch

posite views. Wo find a section should be spared friendly but none As a result of Police inquiries, among the Chinese who if not the less emphatic criticism, should In auch cases Detective-Sergeant Allen went to actually anti-foreign, are passively it be necessary. the Asia Hotel where he saw the so, and on the other hand there jouphemisms are to be cachewed. second defendant and asked him if exists a section which believes that Co-operation, breathing friendship, he knew anything about the missing the goodwill and friendship of the will be sturdy enough to withstand watch. This man stated that he had foreign nations is essential to help such criticism and profit by it.

In view of the foregoing the been given a watch by his wife, this country to a stable condition.

"Journal" feels that the Chamber Prince Ali Khún, son of the Aga which he had pawned at her reThese sections find their counter Khan, has recently taken delivery quest.

part in the foreign community, with and China Association in making of a 40/50 h.p. Rolls-Royce Con- Evidence was given by the comthis reservation. There exists no an unprecedented departure in the tinental chassis, on which has been plainant who supported the open party as far as the British are con-matter of entertainments, will ac- mounted a very handsome two-dooring made by the police officer. She cerned which in anti-Chiness. One 'complish much good and much that four-water saloon buty by Thrapp stated that she lived with the third section is often referred to as, is at present obscure will be clear- and Maherley, Ltd.. the well-known concabine of Mr. Ip, and that the dichards, a term to which is attached, that a free exchange of views, London conchuilders. The car is first defendant was in fact a mi ed a certain opprobrium, but under- and it is hoped that there will bo finished in black with stainless steel far to the third concubine.

lying its insistent criticism of the many, will remove the feeling, far mouldings, and the Prine's cresta Mr. G. S. Ford, for the defence, Chinese and things Chinese there too great, of mistrust and misun-

naked if the mui taai was not in exists an honest belief that such derstanding. It is a very definite f fact a relation of the third con- an attitude will be in the best inter- i step onward:. cubine. Witness said that she could not say."

"I am delighted to be able to A great show of British motor hoth at home and Overseas, the say that I now have a British carrycles held under the auspices of deniands and limitations brought which can more than hold its own the British Motor Cyela Union of about by the cronomic conditions of

to-diny. out here my Hillman Wizard will ¦ Japan verontly took place in Tokyo. take practically any bill on top; if, The exhibits arcupied a complete Acrodrome Service Truch. put to it. I am thoroughly well floor of one of the largest depart- ear and have į ment stores in the city. A very satished with the never for moment regretted inving comprehensive display was arrang brought it out."

ed, which include a complete range of 1932 Triumph (motor eycios.

British Car Experts Mako Head-

way,

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The latest innovation for which the Standard Motor Co., of Coven- try, is responsible, is an automatic It is interesting to note from fire extinguisher, now fitted to the, figures just published that, during special mudels of the Standard the month of January last, Aus-

Big Ning"

"Sixteen," and tralia imported 204 cars, of which "Twenty." as part of the equip | no fower than 187 were British, ment.

while as regards South Africa, re- This catinguisher is unique, for gistrations for the City of Johan it is quite automatic in operation.nesburg show that 'during January Fitted on the passenger side of the British chrs necounted for 29 per driving compartment, all that is i cent. of the total, and for 30 per necessary is to lift à lever and the cent, during February.

2 special Morris-Cowly service truck has been placed in operation nt Avcherfici Aerodrome, Queena land, by the Shell Company of Aus- tralia, Ltd.

Equipped with an 80-gallon tank, oil containers, & pump, and com plete filling apparatus, this Morria unit can, at a moment's notice, by uried to any part of the acro- drome for refuelling purposes. Prince All Khan's New Car.

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Questioned about the girl's be haviour in the household when she was a mui tani, witness said that the ai tari had a bad record and alleged that she had been a habitual thief.

The first defendant, giving evi- dence, claimed that. the shoes, ring and wrist watch were given her by a former Aweetheart. The sweet- heart was called and denied mak

ng the presents.

The ex-mi-tani was fined 830, the complainant asking his Worship to be lenient with her.

The man was discharged.

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LUBS wishing to join or to

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membership of the Association and League are reminded that JULY 31st is the closing date for entrise for both,

WE. HOLLANDS,

Hon: Secretary,

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