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HEW ADVERTISEMENTS

THE KOWLOON COAL DUMP.

IT is proposed to convene a Meet-

ing of Property Ownors and tenants of premises in the vicinity of theCos! Dump" Kowloon in order to formulate a Protest for presenta- tign to the "Governor in Council in regard to the above Those interest- ed, kindly reply in first instance to "Chatham" c/o Hong Kong Daily Preet

ALICE MEMORIAL AND AFFILIATED HOSPITALS,

ANNUAL MEETING 1933.

THE Annual Meeting of the above

THospitals will be held on Thursday, July 27th, 1933, at 4.30 p.m. in the Board Room of the General Uhamber of Commerce.

BUSINESS:-

To receive report and statement of accounts fr the year ended December 31st, 1932.

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(2) To approve the general estimates of expenditure for the year 1933, (3) To elect the Chairman and De- puty Chairman of the General Committee who sball, ex afficio, be members of the Executive. Committee.

(4) To alool five other members of the General Committee, of whom three shall be Chiness and'.two'| other than Chinese, to serve on the Executive Committen

(5) Other busineri

F. R. ASHTON, Secretary.

Hong Kong, Jals, 25th 1933.

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HONG KONG, JULY 27, 1933.

GOLD AND COMMODITY" PRICES

Currency stabilisation, which has been generally regarded as a necessary preliminary to the satisfactory solution of all other economic problems, has been in definitely postponed by America's refusal to consider the matter at

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to a substantial extent for, if both dollar and franc depreciate, it is questionable how long it will be to depreciate further in terms of possible to avoid allowing sterling gold--which would mean a higher sterling price for the metal,

THE WEAKENING GENERAL FENG'S

STAND

Against Japanese Aggression

INTENTIONS

To Establish Demo. cratic Government

Peiping, July 26. That Feng has sent agents to Manchuria to see Japanese Military Officials in Mukden is the charge made in an official Military Council Communique issued this evening.

Goy

NO BRITISH

MONOPOLY

THE ROYAL NAVY

NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR

In The Wolfram Ore OF PERSONAL SERVICES

Business

Special Air-Kail Service)

Canton, July 26. The South-west Political Coun- cit to-day telegraphed to the Whitworth, D.S.O., to be Captain

LONDON, Jaly it.

Ministry of Industries in Nanking causes

The selection of Captain W. J.

requesting it not to sign a con- Deputy Director of Personal Ser- of the Fleet in the Mediterranean tract with Messrs. Arnhold and vices (Personnel), to which Cap. a vacandy in the post of

exclusive rights in opening and ganized nearly a year ago by British company will be given appointed from July 20. The De Company Ltd. whereby this tain T. B. Drew, O.B.E., has been

exploring wolfram

partment of the D.PS. waS OR South Kiangsi.

in merging the Manning Department

and the Naval Personnel Commit

mines

ing wolfram mines in South bead of the latter, became the first Kiungsi submitted a petition to Taylor, formerly Assistant Direc

Six Chinese companies operat- tes. Captain Whitworth, who was

the South-west Political Council, tor of Manning, becams D:D.P.S, D.D.P.S. (F), and Captain G, W.

Ministry requesting it to restrain the (M)

(By Our Special Görrespondent)

Canton, July 26. It was learned to-day from reliable source that the South west Political Council will be enlarged in order to cope with the national situation arising from the weakening stand of the National Government towards with one representing Shih Yu It states that Feng's agent, Japanese agression. Such even- San explained that the occupation tuality was also hinted in a recent of Dolonor was not directed interview of Mr. Hsiao Fu Chen,against the Japanese but was part leading member of the Council, of a move to overthrow the Central granted to the vernacular Press: Government at Nanking after the While the South-west Political success of which Feng intended Council does not see it to make to establish a Kungpen any official announcement yet, it ernment or a Government based is anderstood that members of on democratic principles which Arnhold and Co., Ltd. from sign vice on its personnel side. He is of Industries and Captain Drew brings to his new the Knomintang Central Execu would endeavour to improve re-ing this agreement on the ground a golfer, and in 1929 won the junior post a wide knowledge of the Ser. tive Committee in Shanghai, lations between China, Japan and that such a monopoly will drive section of the tournament at the Hong Kong and elsewhere will be Manchukuo. invited to Canton to join the

the Chinese concerns out of annual meeting of the R.N. and Concil in connection with its that local authorities have re- The petition says that Chinese Devon, he entered the Navy in

The communiquge also states business.

R.M.G.S. The son of Mr. 3. G.. plans

to save the nation from ceived a despatch from Charhar interests have invested nearly a 1901 and was made O.B.E. for his. Drew, of Northbrook, Starcross, extinction."

There are about Kuomintang Feng established a communist terprises and that if the British cruiser Gloucester, which chased public organisations alleging that million dollars in the mining en services in the War in the light members of the C.E.C. in Shanghai form, of Government in Hainying company were given sole rights the Goeben and Breslau, and in the They have never agreed with the "soft" policy of Nanking vien-vite, in the north-east of Kalgan, to open the wolfram mines; the in-command, Grand Fleet. Pro- Japan and have issued circular while young men and women

Revenge, fagship of the second- telegrams in support of their col- were induced to organise. them- ruined and over 20,000 miners when executive officer of H.M.S.. Aix Chinese companies would be moted to captain in June, 1988, lugues in the South-west.

selves to spread communist would be without employment. Effingham, flagship in the East teachings,—Reuter,

The First Group Army is request-th Destroyer Division, Mediter- Ipdies, he has since commanded the ed to stay the execution of the ranean Fleet, and the cruiser Cum contract if it has already been berland in China. signed.

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Generals to Return? Since the South-west Political Couaril

may be enlarged, the Shanghai members will come down en muste to offer their services for the Party and Nation. Prominent among this group is Mr. Huang Chi Lu, formerly editor of the Can ton Min Kuo Daily News. Huang is said to be coming South as one of the representatives on behalf of the Shanghai leaders.

"

Troops Cheered

SHANGHAI, July 26.

RECALLED

Responding to this appeal; the A GALLANT ACTION South-west. Political Council has Army command to stop possible also instructed the First Group operation of wolfram mines by Arnhold and Co., Ltd.

day from public bodies in Dolonor A message was received here to stating that there is jubilation in When the South-west Political of the people by General Feng Yu that town because of the delivery Council expands its activities, it is Hsiang from the Japanese-Man- likely that Generals Chen Ming shu chukuo forces. There was enthusias- and Li Chi Shen will return here tic cheering as the Chinese troops TO AVOID CIVIL from Hong Kong. These two gener-marched into the town after several Government and are asked to return Japanese and Manchukuo tropps. als held high posts in the National hours of street fighting with the there, but they deem it better to The message raised the point why

ou remain for the time being in Hong Nanking invented some excuses to send over 100,000 troops to wipe out blacklist General Feng YuHsiang and his anti-Japanese forces and to these, anti-Japanese and patriotic troops. What is the meaning of all this, the massage demanded

who have disagreed with the views Other important C.E.C. members of Nanking are Generals Chiang Ewang Nai and Tsai Ting Kai of Fukien and General Pai Tsung the South-west Political Council His of Ewangai, Proce

It is said that the expansion of is to recruit more faleht for the salvation of the country and to make a mere formidable, resistance

to know.

WAR

WANG SENDS ENVOY TO

FENG

THE Chinese Press declares that

PEIFING, July. 20.

Kalgan yesterday to see General "a special delegate from Nan from Mr. Wang Ching Wei, left for king, carrying an autograph letter Fang Xu Hsiang.

detachment in an emergency" during The gallant service of a naval the land fighting in December, 1913, is recalled by a promotion in the midsummer fist. During the win- ter of 1915-16. it was the custom for parties of seamen and marines to be taken to the Western Front to see something of the condition's under which their brothern of the Army were serving, and as a break in the monotony of the North Sea patrola It was during such a visit that the following episode, related in the London Gazette of January 21, 1916, took place→→→

At present there seems to be certain difficulties in the way of are: (1) that the American ex- commodity prices rising. These Feriment may ultimately hinder rather than promote genuine trade revival; (2) that the ap- proaching seasonal reaction in against the traitorous tand" of troops to extricate themselves from ful settlement, and hopes are rising rose to the occasion splendidly.

trade may cause commodity prices to sag-if only temporarily. The initial stage of rapid recovery from abnormally low levels has already taken place and further improvements, must necessarily be more gradual, especially in view' of last week's events."

the National Government.

THE REBEL WARSHIPS

ASSIGNED TO PATROL

DUTY.

CANTON, July 23. REAR-ADMIRAL Keung Sai Yuan three cruisers, Hai Chi, Hai Shen (Chiang Zi Yuan) who led the

For some time to come how ever, the United States monetary policy, will, in view of the portaut effect which American demand exercises on many com modities, produce a favourable influence on world prices of prim- ary products. There can be no doubt of the existence to-day of a far greater degree of confidence off Whampoa.

and Shao Ho to Canton, stated, in the press that these warcrafts have the first group army, while the Ad. been placed under, the control of miral himself will be appointed commandant of this squadron now

the eleven Nanking divisions to In conclusion, the message urged change their objective and direct, their attack

This is the only way for those on the Japanese.

an embarrassing position," the mes- sage added.-Central Press.

ed as being helpful toward a peace The passage of time is recognis-

that hostilities can he averted. Reuter.

Local and General

The Colony had a clean bill of ・・ nealth on Tuesday.

yesterday by the ss. Bauchi, among passengers arriving here Mr. J. C. Scott Harston was

Mr. N. K. Bain, Resident Coun- cillos of Malacca, will retire at the end of next month

It is understood that the Hon.

It is proposed to call a meeting of property owners and-tenante in the vicinity of the coal dump," protest to the Governor in Council Kowloon, in order to formulate a Full particulars appear in our ad vertisement columns.

pm on that day the enemy

A party of the Royal Navy ar rived at the Western Front an Front line tranches. About 4.35- December 30, and went into the

critical. The Royal Navy party ploded several mines, local position was for a short time and the

Two of them, on seeing a Vickers. gün team knocked out, manned the gun at once, and kept it in action- most usefully for some time. Many took rifles and fired away hard. The remainder, helped to recover and assist the wounded. The brigadier-general, in recommending. that the prompt and plucky se tion of the Navy party should be recognized, expressed his admira- tion of their conduct on behalf of member of the party was Lead- all ranks of his brigade ing Seaman Philip L. Gunn, who with 14 others received the D.B.M. without licences and unmuiled, Commander, R.N., from June 30, Mr. S. Sato, of the Japanese 1833 Commander Guun entered the in the Gazetta referred to, and Summoned in respect of two doge who has now been promoted to

Crematorium, Eastern Hospital Navy as a boy in H.M.S: Impreg Jones at the Central Police Courtage of 16 He was promoted to Road, was fined $29 by Mr. Wynne nable, Devonport, in 1911, at the yesterday. Mr. R E Farrell, commissioned rank as Mate to summoned for allowing his dog to to Lieutenant in October, 1920, at be unmuzzled in Barker Road A 20 At & Mate be served in the You are a danger to the comand Sandhurst, the minelayer fine of $8 was imposed.

cruiser Danse, and as a Lieuten ant in the repair ships Diligence- munity. You may be the cause of Princess Margaret, and the der

with dumping nightsoil, in Conduit ranean, as a Lieutenant-Com- sickness arísing," said Mr. Wynne troyers Wren and Winchester Jones yesterday when he imposed From February, 10, to February,

Road. For similar offence in mander Wing Sing, Street, a woman w a) fine of $25 or one month's im- 1933, he was in the Queen Eliza prisonment on a Chinese charged beth, flagship in the Mediter

given the same penalty,

present. The situation at the in the future of prices than has and other officers of the three ships inst.. at. 4 pm, and is due here, on Consul General for Spain, was June, 1918, at the age of 23,ane:

Conference has however develop ed to an extent which makes it possible to attach more than an academic value to certain even- fualities in relation to gold and commodities.

existed for a long time past. Confidence is, after all, the im- portant factor, even if it in part derives rather from fear of cur rencies than belief in commodi ties. Those who profess to be apprehensive of the possible uiti mate results of the American policy may care to recall that it was initiated at a propitions moment, as the conditions prece, dent for a genuine trade revival able to assume is dictated by already existed. Attempts to

The position of gold must be considered in relation to the threat of renewed currency in stability which follows America's attitude on stabilisation, an atti HE Undersigned have received ude which would seem reason

Instructions from

After

The captains, executive officers, TheP P & O. se. Ranpura left will receive their new commission. by the South-West. Political Conn- the 28th inst. at about 8 am,

Shanghai for this port on the 25th

cil Admiral Keung said, this formal incorporation, General Chief of the first group Army, will Chen Chi Tang, Commander-in- war in official visit to the three warships.

from Home leave, aboard the P. & Superintendent of Police, returned Mr. L. H. V Booth; Assistant

O liner Ranchi yesterday.

W

Magistracy yesterday on Chan labour

Sentence of air weeks hard

was passed at. Kwok Ming, for stealing a well clock from No. 127, Hennessy Road. Central

along the coast of Iwangting It is understood that the men-of- war will be assigned to patrol duty Maintenance expenses of the three ships have not yet been decided, but it is understood that, about

100,000 national arretion The Baub Australian Gold Min- that the output for the four weeks ounces ended July 18, amounted to 2,072

HOLDER or BILL OF SALE realisation of the fact that con- draw an analogy with the con. Will be required for this upkeep... | ing Company, Limited, advise its

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tinued inflation may be necessary sequences of Great Britain's de- to maintain gaine in commodity parture from gold may be mis- and stock prices which largely leading, for Britain subsequently SIR ROBERT HO arise from currency manipulation, deflated to protect the pound and Great Britain can hardly view balance the Budget-course with equanimity the prospect of which the United States has ap

TUNG as

TUESDAY, AUG. 1, 1933 unduly depreciated and perparently no intention of emulat- STILL IN LONDON NURSING

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hapa steadily declining dollar, and ing

France is patently apprehensive

Considering the matter as s

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possession of over, three,

Arrested in Hollywood Road in po pus lottery tickets, a Chinese was fined $200 or two months' Mr. and Ms W. David Cameron Charged with possession of 118 by Mr. Wynne Jones yesterday. announce the engagement of their tickets, of a similar lottery, Chi- don Macdonald of Dumbarton, you will go to gaol nech time, eldest daughter Clara to Mr. Gor nese girl, aged Was cantioned Scotland. Mr. Macdonald is with said the Magistrate Lloyd's Register of Shipping and ! was recently transferred to Yoko-12 hama from Hong Kong

NEW DRAFTING COMMANDER

Commander A. B. Graig's ap pointment to command the cruiser cancelled, and Commander H. J Vindictive, in reserve, has been Egerton, who has been excutive officer of the ship during her cruise to and from China for trooping purposes, will amume command temporarily on her reducing to to serve Commander Greig has been appointed Drafting Commander at and Portsmouth R.N. Barracks, where Pier, ho seade Commander the Hon. "El Fellow at

of the effect of dollar deprecin whole it is possible to take a tion: It will be recalled that favourable view of commodities, SIE Robert Ho Tung, is ill in a

Loupon, July 25.

At Central Magistracy yesterday quite recently-France raised because at the best they should condition is improving Router night, a small fire was reported on Tuesday nig

Chinese lad was charged with 230,000,000 credit in London in continue to rise gradually as the

nursing home in London His According to a Police report last unemployed Chinese.

Stealing a parcel from The Stock-in-Trade, and Ma- defence of the franc and under improvement in busmess makes in the Daily Press on July 8 It Circular Pathway The Fired for examination *** while

Sir Robert' illness was reported from No. 8 Chiu On Lane, near pleaded he was ill and was, hinery of The Nam King present circumstances the chances headway and, at the worst if is now learned that through Pro Brigade on receiving the call rush Magistrate helped the complainan ifting Co., Ltd., of No. 207, of abandonment of gold. by further currency depreciation or Gerrard, who was in London ed several appliances to the scene, by granting him $150 from the

Mel Road, Kowloon France are not small however supervenes, then

at the time, Bir Robert secured the but the outbreak was found to be 1 Poor Box for his return to. Tup unwilling she may be to adopt a should rise in terms of curren- specialists in London and thanks was reported.

commodities

services of two of the most eminent of a minor character. Nó dhanage Kun. course which will injure her cies, if not in terms of gold, The to their skill a successful opera- Inspection Orders Apply to already hard hit rentier class.

gried.

wish remains for the luck of the ion was performed three weeks Under these circumstances Victorians in striking gold, first there is every likelihood of gold in Australia and then in South Some Africa, just when it was needed, there were fears but the world today has got to

would fall learn to make.

gold an

value.

Captain Stephen

tion was such that his relations Straits was as Assist At one time Sir Robert's condi and whose last appoi counted many friend

în Hong cables as to the

received of Vehicles Singapor making, but these contraned a

he was appointed, manager Are disHoumet da Nord,

as Sir Channel

out of Jarresort or F

Well ge those home

Before Mr

who, day Actin

claimed

kages Potatoes: an

nd on

ander A B. Greig D.S.C Was recently relieved as command

the submarine depot at Fort Blockhouse Altar two years, and

loat as executivevom- iracoa, flagship of the

Squadron Mediter

He commanded submari during the wat, and waS Warded the D.E.Cin

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