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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1932.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[AN letters intended for publi cution must be accompanied by the HONG KONG ESCAPES WITH | name and address of the writer, not

MILD BLOW.

for publication, unless so desired. but as evidence of good faith-Ea]

SPORTS FIXTURES

ALL OFF.

A PROTEST TO GENEVA.

:

DAILY PRESS."

Sin. The following is the text of a letter which it is proposed to send by the next air-mail to the Se oretary-General of the League of Nations, Genova,

With the exception of a little in. (TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONG KONG On Board the sis. Lungahan, convenience to the community and Tiger Island, Sept. 17. the cancellation of all sports fix- Although it is as calm as the tures, Hong Kong missed the proverbial mill-pand here, the old typhoon which on Friday threaten- ship is still at aachor and for plled to strike the Colony. I know we may not be able to weigh- The wind reached gale force at anchor until later in the morning-midnight on Friday in Hong Kong ...or possibly this afternoon. There and the strongest squall registered

is nothing here to tell us that there is a typhoon bou. In fact as I sit on the deck writing this. I can see a hardy junk sailing along as merrily as ever. It is now 7.15 a.m. and just by way of cheering us up,

one of the officers on board told us that the typhoon is almost station- ary in Hong Kong.

We left Canton at 4.30 p.m. yes- terday and although it was known

was on Saturday morning at about o'clock when a force of 70 miles per hour was registered.

The wind reached gale force at Gap Rock on Friday night and typhoon force at 3 am, on Satur- day.

The minimum barometer reading in Hong Kong was 20.49 and at Gap

Rock 20.34...

The typhoon, it is estimated, pass

I beg respectfully to submit to you the views of that section of public opinion in Hong Kong and

KONGMOON NOTES.

SWATOW NOTES.

PLENTIFUL FRUIT CROP: |NEW CUSTOMS

REGULATION RESENTED

SHIPPING IN THE PORT.

MERCHANTS OPPOSE

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

KONGMOON, Sept. 18, Most people are glad that the 'ex- cussive heat of another South Chinu summer is about over. We have been very fortunate this year in the Kong Moon district in that we have escaped the summer foods, and so for the typhoons have gone by on

the other side.

GOVERNMENT TAX

(From Our Own Correspondeat.)

SWATOW, Sept. 10.

takon to have it cancelled,

Ab-

Furniture

The topic of conversation and dis- cussion at the present time is the new Customs regulation, which requires Consular invoices accom- panying all shipments of goods.. The first rice crop of the year is Needless to say, the merchants and been already harvested with fait importers generally are highly op- returns to the hard working faru-posed to this and stops are being 8. China which regards with in-ers. The second crop, now showing surdity," is what the business man creasing anxiety the situation which deep green in the fields, gives pro- has of late arisen in the Far East. misc of good returns in the autumn say; they argue that in Hong Kong While not claiming to be in pos- months. The fruit crop has also there is no Chinese Consul, so that Consular invoice cannot possibly session of any special information been quite successful during tis which would enable as to judge past summer. The succeeding varie-ho demanded. In the absence of better than others on the issues at ties have appeared in their season-one, however, a fine is inflicted by stake, we share the sentiments of lichees, plumas, guavas, peaches, those throughout the world who, loquats, wong pei.

Judging from the baskets filled with these luscious fruits in the various markets throughout the dis- triets, the farmers have had no reason to complain about the fruit crop. South China is blessed with

gret that the League has not found a variety and an abundance of

the Customs. House. I hear on good

authority that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of its mom- era, will resist to the utmost. For the present one cannot form u

definite view of the situation.

Rumours are afloat that, unless the new regulation is rescinded a gen-

then that they were expecting a bited within 70 miles south of the Co-whatever their opinions on the of a blow in Hong Kong, we were any hoping to make that port in vary

The blow experienced in the Co-Japanese case against China, are good time. At about 8 p.m., how.luny was a comparatively, mild one yet convinced that she had no right to prosecute it by arms in flagrant ever, we received a wireless message and no serious damage is reported violation of the Covenant and the to the effect that things were pretty from any district. The Observatory Briand-Kellogg Paet, and who re-

eral strike will be proclaimed as a bad outside the river and the cap-aving given emple warning of the tain decided to drop anchor until phoon, native craft were early it possible to assert more amphatic. health-giving fruits. The three of the public. Before long trade protest. Press opinion is in favour such time that he bad further ad taken into the various typhoon shel.ally that such a breach of interna-varieties of oranges produced in will go to the dogs entirely, what viso that it was all right to go op

er and the Harbour, though it pre-ional morality was not to be tolerabundance in the Sun Woo and with an increase of Customs tariff ..again.

sented a deserted appearance, was ated:

Chung Shann Districts will soon be and the new regulation · accom.... not very rough.

on the market. What a variety too of vegetables, and melons, and Chinese murmur that the change kuas are seen in the markets in only affects the Chinese seeing that spring and summer and autumn!

I had very special reasons to be in Hong Kong on Friday p.m. but under the circumstances it was out of the question so I just resigned

We realise the difficulties with All through Friday night the which the League is faced at the Harbour was patrolled by the tugs moment, but we wish to draw at "Henry Keswick,” "Kausing,"

panied by additional taxes. The

myself to my fate-and the bar and "Taikoo" while in the Navel tention to the serious consequences Kwang Tung during the months of the foreign nations have the facili-

meter-und tried to make the best I could out of a somewhat unplea- sant situation Going on deck I

with steam up. basin, three noval tugs stood by

Young Soldiers.

tics of their own respective Consula everywhere, while none are made by the Government making such new regulation.

New Business Tix.

Another important question now

for the future of any weakness дом. Chinese opinion is near to the point of abandoning any hope No. 7 Typhoon signal, which had that justice and security are to be About ten days ago several hue-i saw four other river boats anchored been hoisted on Friday, was hauled obtained by trust in the League, dreds soldiers landed in Kong quite close to us-the Kwangtung,

down at 4.88 p.m. on Saturday, and the fact that Japan has been Moon port from the noon train Paul Beau, Sai On and Sang immediately afterwards tugs and allowed to forestall the Lytton Re-from the district of Toi Shaan. It Cheong. The last named was bound launches had resumed their castom-port and to present the world with was reported that they had been affecting the vital interests of locali for Macne and later in the evening ary occupations and other crafts

returned to piemide and moorings, a freighter passing quite close to us, heading for Hong Kong. That led me to believe that we would be able to leave our on- chorage in a few hours, especially ́ns' I had been told that we would be probably weighing anchor at about 4 a.m.

I w

LOCAL

a fain accompli by the recognition doing special duty for some wedka

merchants is the new Government of Manchukuo, may well give the in rounding, up, bandits in the wes death blow to that hops. We ap- tern districts. As they lined up remist at all costs. It is considered business tax which they propose to peal to the League to maintain by along the bund waiting to be taken GIRL WEDS.all means in its power the sanctity off in boats to Canton, many of

much more serious than the Cus

This new tax toma regulation. of international obligations. Much them appeared to be very young, is being made of the necessity of mere boys weighted down by their requires merchants in business to considering foreign interests in heavy gear; many of them too and dollar enpital. In paying pay annually $30 on every one thou- China, but we submit that nothing peared to be ill, while many others, this tax all the profits are absorb-

MISS PHYLIS HUNT MARRIED IN ENGLAND.

At St. James' Church, Milton. could be more inimies] to those in- judging from their general appeared. The resentment is most bitter

tercats, as well as to the peace of the world, than that Chinese fool- ing should become permanently em bittered and Chinese opinion should become convinced that only as she can arm and threaten war

on a

Well, it proved to be another case of" Man proposes, ""' for after a sound sleep, I got up at six in the morning expecting to see the there was recently celebrated the familiar Connaught Road As I pretty wedding between Mr. Thomas looked out of my cabin. I did not, Goyus, only son of Mr. and Mrs, and what was even worse, I found Fred Goyus, of Lynton Grove, we had not stirred at all. At 7.15 Copnor, and Miss Phylis Hunt, a.m., therefore, we were in the ddest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. same position as we were at 6 p.m. J. Hunt, of Hong Kong. The bride. the previous evening. The funny who was given sway by her father. part about it all is that we did will be remembered as a crack swim- not even have a slight blow during mer and a very popular member of the night. It rained for just à bit Hong Kong society before she left round about 9.30 p.m. but it proved the Colony op leave recently. to be just a passing shower. I must She wore an ivory satin gown in China, wo wish it equally for say, however, that the river is the early Victorian style, a hand- trifle more "choppy" now than it embroidered silk tulle veil trimmed Japan. She feels the need for an was 12 hours ago, but apart from with orange blossom, and carried outlet for her surplus population, that we are baving delightful wea-shower bouquet of white carnations as well as for markets and raw ma- ther bore. The sky is somewhat and lilies of the valley. She was

great scale will the rest of the world the willing to do her justice."

But as wo desire justice for

and great possibilities are expected.

Tho Chinese Chamber of Com merce, an induential body, besides

authorities, have sent delogates to Canton to demand the Govern-

arice, would lend one to believe that | they had been but recently recruited from the ranks of the bandit fraternity. This particular com taking up the matter with the pany of out-at-heel, so-called soldi- ers certainly have a long course to travel before they attain to the P-ment's reconsideration, but without pearance of a well-equipped and

an iota of success, On the con- well disciplined regiment of China's

trary, the Treasury Department more modern fighting forces.

there sent up an official to seo tho | marchants," apl say that the gap must be bridged. There the matter

Shipping in the Port,

The now wharf of the Kwong

Overcast but there is a very plea-attended by Miss Doris Hunt industries. We do not recognize in gradually taking shaps to the north main in abeyance till the 1st Octo- terials for the development of her Fook Cheung shipping company is stood for a few days and will re- sant breeze blowing. If only we (sister), as chief bridesmaid, Mies such a situation any ground for were told what time we could ox- Winifred Emeny (cousin of the armod action against a weaker coun of the main railway wharf. Thereber when the tax is to come into

pect to be in Hong Kong, things bridegroom). Misa Elsie Hunt try, but we urge that the existence are would not be so bad. It is the younger sister of the bride), and of such a situation must be faced..

our nerves.

bridegroom).

Baon with but and khoor to tone,

in

send out soldiers to arrest de- On the faulters after that date, other hand, the joint molution of

now oight steamers on the operation. To all intents and pur- waiting that is beginning to get on Miss Joan Anderson (cousin of the We can envisage no solution ex- Hong Kong-Kong Moon run: the poses the tax will not be recognised, cept along international lines. Son Naam Hoi, Tai Lei, On Lei, and the Government, it is said, will The Passengers.

The two smal bridesmaids wore

Those nations which are at present Xuet On, Wing On, Kwong Fook There are quite number of Early Victorian style dresses of reso

possession of thinly-occupied Cheung, Toi Shann and the Ping passengers going down on this boat pink georgette and caps of tulle, territory and natural resqurces and by way of cheering one an and carried posics. The two uenior must be willing to consider these Lok, (An Jou). Theno steamers other up, everybody is quite plea. Attendants wore old rose suede geor sant to one another.

not as a private estate, but as a leave the wharf in Hong Kong tradesmen of all classes is that they There are match and carried shower bouquets welfare of the world.

getto gowns with crinoline hats to trust to be administered for the about 7 p.m. and arrive in Kong

will close their doors and go on eight people playing "mah-jongg

a whole, be in the saloon while on deck, parties of gladiolii. The bride's mother, ing ready to admit to a fair share Moon port at six o'clock in the strike. The matter is too import of three or four are helping each looked pleasing in a gown of coffee in these advantages thuss young and morning. They might be here much ant not to take seriously and great uther to while avay the timo

Among those travelling on this as did the bridegroom's mother, who with peoples which are less for- carlier, but according to the Cum trouble lies in store if the local tunately situated. We therefore beat are General Wong 8o and Liworo a beige marocain gown, trim wish to put it on record that we toms regulations they are not sup-authorities should enforce the tax. Toung Jen. The former who is med with ninon, and hat and shoes

as individuals would welcome ac posed to cross the Port Limits be A huge proteat demonstration is accompanied by Mrs. Wong is the to match. Both carried bouquets of tion to this end by those countries fore eam. The steamers leave, being arranged by trade guilds and ex-Director of the Canton Arsenalm DROB. *****

to which we belong.” and the Canton Mint. I understand Mr. Gerald Jalues was best man

Any who are sufficiently in agree. Kong Moon generally about 245 if they are all against the Govern- he is living in retirement" just and the Rov. Rigden officiated.

ment with the general toniour of the pim. One or two of the faster smps mont the latter will have a 'hard at the present. As for General Li,After the recention the bridal pair above letter to wish to be associat-arrive at the wharf in Hong Kong problem to face. Curiously enough he needs no introduction, being left for their honeymoon the bride ed with it are asked to send their about 0.30 p.m. in time for pas-police sergeants and inspectors Commander-in-Chief of the 4th travelling in a corn-flower blue suede names to me as soon as possible.

sengers to go on board the steam now go armed, bat wby, nobody Army Group in Kwangsi. Owing georgette ensemble. They were the

E. LALLEN. ers leaving at 10 pm, for Canton. to the fact that he is always being recipients of many beautiful pro-

The Manse,

Dr. and Mrs. Herring and their knows. Anyhow a little revolt is paniced upon by reporters of sents.

Jordon Rd., Kowloon,

daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fomerenke, being engineered. Wait and see, September 17.

Miss Pike and Dr. Dobson passed through the Port recently on their way west to Yeung Kong.

the vernacular Press whenever he

goes to Hong Kong, he is travelling

FIRE BRIGADE

CALLED, OUT

FALLING.

Memorable 18th September.

The 18th sens the completion of one year of the Manchurian im street, having been rendered unsafe broglio. The public, specially the by the typhoon.

An attempt to hoist the exten- students, desire to stage a parade sion ladder in a safe position prov- and demonstration to ventilate ed futile, on account of the strong anti-Japanese feelings. However, guste. of wind, and also 'on' secount

incognito this trip. I gathered he already turned off 1'- left Canton with the intention of going to the Race Meeting which is deck and what's that I ses The More pacing up and down the scheduled to take place this after Sai On is going on and that being, unon i

the case I am sure we will soon be By this time the boats that left weighing aneher but that was not Canton this maraing are already in to be for another half-an-hour. sight and yet there is no indication At last we are under way and HEAVY SIGN IN DANGER OF whatever that we are going to con with the exception of a fairly stiff tinne our voyage. The best thing freeze and a flight swell there is to do under the circumstances is to nothing very wrong with the wea go for some tiffin and so I will-leave ther. But no we are getting some

for a while.

houvy seas as we approach Capaui- The Fire Brigade was called to LATER. myn Pass-so hury in fact that the the King's Theatre Building on Well, here I am, after my tiffin "old man". The decided to anchor. Saturday night to remove a heavy The sign was eventually secured Meanwhile the students have held and a short nap, I have heard bohind Stonecullers till the sea is advertising sign of iron and glass by ropes which were affixed by fire meeting of their own. The pre- some more cheerful news. It is little calmer Ten minutes later from one of the upper floors of the men from an upper, window.ment Police Commissioner is an feared that if we had to stay here we leave again and Anally got to building. The sign belonged to the Hundreds of spectators gathered ex-military man and will take for quother night, the food supply Hong Kong at about 5.30 pm. The Pauline Dancing Academy and was in Queen's Bond and Wyndhara measures to enforce disciplins. will not last out while the water is voyage, including stoppages, there in danger of crashing into the Street to watch the Brigade's The Japanese have sent up a wat (Continued as foot of next column.) fore, occupied roughly 25 hours!

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