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Hong Kong, 31th August, 1933.

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Ladies' and Gentlemen, other than nembers, who are interested in Choral work and desire to take part in the Concert should send their names to the Hon: Secretary.

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better position to appreciate the world problem as a whole than they were before they met in Conferefice. Hence the welcome Street, absence of any tendency to in- dulge in recrimination when the Conference was adjourned.

The Daily Press.

One of the difficulties which

FOOCHOW SAFE? NEWS SUMMARY

THE VOLUNTEER “NOW OR NEVER"

FORCES

Ever On The Alert

Is the Time to Oppose Chiang Kai Shek

And Some Red Methods

(From Our Own Correspondent)

From Our Special Correspondent). (From Dur Special Correspondent)

"Canton, Aug. 91.

Canton, Aug. 31. Canton, Aug. 31.

The political, outlook in Can-

Foochow is not in immediate General Wang Teh Lin, Com- ton, known as the South-west, danger of falling into the hands inander-in-Chief of the volunteer has now calmed down, as the of Communists, because it is well forces in the North-east, and slight misunderstanding between defended by the 19th Route General Kung Hin Yung, second the veteran Kuomintang leaders Army, it was learned to day. in command, will leave to-mor- and General Chen Tsai Tong, has row on their way northward once more to resume military opera- tions against the Japanese in-

vaders.

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been cleared up. Consolidation, among the South-west leaders remains the same as before, it was reliably learned to-day.

Other reports state that the Communists are trying to capture any sea port in Fukien in order to get contact with Soviet Russia. The Reds are said to be anxious

It is understood that the Kuo- to get material assistance from mintang leaders at present stay- Moscow, and once help is avail- ing in Hong Kong insist on callable from without they will have ing a separate Kuomintang Fifth money and armaments to carry National Congress and that if it the struggle against the gov were convened at all, Canton ernment troops. would be the proper" place for the

An officer of the 19th Route

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Owing to the satisfactory state of the Colony's finance. Govern- ment are in a position to spend over $600,000 on pubile works re- commended by the Director of Public Works.

Page 7. The Shanghai swimming team visiting Hong Kong next month will also proceed to Manila to meet the swimming talent of that city.

Page 10. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C., on behalf of Messrs. Gilman and Co., made

successful application to Full Court yesterday for leave to appert against a verdict of the Pulsne Judge in regard to a claim on

Sun Tax Company's affairs. Messrs. Gliman's arising out of the

Page 7. Matters of interest to women, in the matter of clothes, etc., ap- pears on pages 2 and 3.

London Air-mair letter. Page 1. An interesting talk on inter-

national goodwill and co-operation was delivered at the "Y's" Men's

Club by Mr. C. E. Terry yesterday.

Page 10.

A verdict of Death by Misadven-

was returned at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday when the en-

quiry into the deaths of the seven people who were killed in the re- cent Mongkok Fire was conclud- ed.

Page 11. Annual, Military Cross- Harbour Swim has been arranged for Wednesday, September 6, at 10.30 a.m..

Page 10.

The

In a statement to the Press, General Kung Hin Yung said that as soon as they reach their destination, the volunteer forces will be reorganised and sent to the front. He declined to reveal by what route they would take in their long journey northward Conference. Very likely the im- Army on leave here said that the for fear of obstacles which the

Red guerrilla tactics often take ture posing and spacioua Chungshan Nanking Government may put Memorial Hall will house the the government forces by sur in the way.

Congress as was tone in Decem-prise. They make sudden at The Nanking anthorities are ber 1931, when the Fourth Con- tacks and retreat and use all sorts not pleased with our anti-Japan-gress was held here.

of schemes unfamiliar in usuá) ese campaign, General Kung Those leaders who oppose the warfare. By this way the Reds declared. They have conclud policy of General Chiang Kai can go on making trouble for an ed the Tangku armistice with Shek, Chairman of the Nonking indefinite period. the Japanese and do not want Military Commission, asserted to have further fighting. We that opposition to his government have determined to expel the in- should be made now or never" vaders, although we have to steer as General Chiang is increasing clear of obstruction in our way.'

."his military and air force. During their sojourn in "Can- In such event, General Chiang ton, the volunteer forces are un- will become so powerful that be der the temporary command of will have supreme influence over Lieut. General Wu Yi Chen, and the country. the expenses for the support of the vast army will partly be borne by the South-west Political Coun- cil and contributions from other patriotic public bodies.

Rightly or wrongly, critics of Chairman Chiang Kai Shek hold hím responsible for the loss of "Manchuria and Jehol and déclare that his pio-Japanese policy would lead to further loss of Chinese territory. These leaders contend that Japanese aggression can be resisted and invaded ter-

A local office of the North-west Volunteer Command is establish and will keep the local public in ed at Mow Yee Kong, Tungshan touch with the activities and pro- ritories can be regained if mili- gress of these troops and will tary efforts are not lacking.

from the accept contributions general public.

Meanwhile, the volunteers in Kirin and Heilungkiang are ac- tive again. Lastest reports re- ured several small towns in

SMUGGLED GOODS

Canton, Aug. 31. Over $10,000 worth of smuggled

&

WAR DANGER IN Leigh and Orange, on St. John's

EUROPE

Mr. Churchill's Warning

ÜNEMPLOYMENT AND U.S. EXAMPLE

(Special Air-Mail Service)

A report by Igglesden, of Messrs.

Cathedral roof" reveals that very serious damage has been done by, white ants and that the necessary repairs will cost $5,000 for which an urgent appeal is made to mem- bers of the Church of England.

Page 11. Our Yunnanfu correspondent gives an attractive picture of that town which is gaining great popu- larity as a summer resort. Page 7. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange official report appears on page 13- Several matches were played in the "C Division of the focal" Tendis League yesterday. For re- sults see page 10.

"London, Aug. 16. at a garden fête at Theydon Bois, Mr. Winston Churchill, speaking Essex on Saturday, spoke of the field. We know that in all this we "tragic confusion of the world," and of the responsibility of Cabinetelected upon an impulse of patriot can rely on a House of Commons Ministers in peace time," and the iem and still only in its Parliamen | danger of war ia Europe. Mr.

Churchill said:-

tary prime. When we look out upon the tragic confusion of the world" Our country is at peace. Wo en- joy a greater measure of freedom and see how many countries, great in the world perhaps the greatest anarchy or tyranny or are devoured measure of personal freedom and by ferocious hatreds of race, class, security combined that has ever been or faction, we should be grateful to achieved by any community in all the Providence that has thus far history. We are suffering less than preserved and protected us. pression of trade. You will not ex. Dutch newspaper the other day that I see that Mr. MacDonald told a most countries from the great” de pect me to tell you that all this is the National Government had three due to the Government headed by more years to run and would cer-

T235. could not be overcome was the ceived here stated they have cap goods were discovered by the and security than any other nation and small, have fallen a prey to

HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 1, 1919.

THE WORLD CONFERENCE --A RETROSPECT

fundamental difference. "between the policies of France and the in Heilungkiang from the Man- revenue cutter Chip Hing at United States of America. These chukuo forces. The volunteers Pang Kong Tau on the Canton two nations practically repre- are part of the former forces of River

Upon information re- sented the two opposing groups Generals Ma Chan Shari and Liceived, the cutter proceeded there at the "Conference. On the one Tu, who are now living in retire and found a three-mast junk fully

and France and her supporters ment at Hangchow and Soochow laden with cargo. wished to stabilise the currency owing to failure to obtain money exchanges before discussing other to finance their campaign. items. on the agenda. Mr.

In these circum-

On

A NEW HIGHWAY

Canton, Aug. 31. connected by a highway about 200 Kwangs and Kwelchow are now

came in sight, the junk made an Mr. Ramsay MacDonald. It is due

As soon as the revenue cutter attempt to sail away. The crew to the genins of the British people of the cutter opened fire on the and to the vitality and strength of their institutions. It is due to the fleeing ship, while the captain traditions which are still so widely ordered full steam ahead: Know. respected in our island life. Still, ing the game was up, the smug- we must not underrate the advant glers abandoned the ship and age we have of a solid, stable Gov. ernment, composed of honourable and upright men, respecting the an cient Constitution of the land and obeying the laws they themselves, ad minister.

swam away,

Upon boarding the junk, the (about 70 English miles), Com- crew of the cutter found plenty munication between the two of smuggled goods mostly coal. provinces can be made with motor The junk

towed back cars or buses, and other vehicles to Canton for investigation.- This highway fulfills a long-felt Central PrzIS. want, because there are few rail- roads in those two provinces.

This highway passes through 43. bridges and several viaducts. The road is paved with limestone sult- able for all kinds of traffic. Form- al opening of this road will be held in early September, when General Wang Chia-lleh, chair-

man of the Kwelchow Provincial

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tainly be quite sentent int that would be quite content that that should be so. There are, however. three evil and dangerous storm clouds which either overhang us or lie on the horizon.

The first is the state of Europe.

Nobody can watch the events which are taking place in Germany with out increasing anxiety about what their outcome will be. At present Germany is only partly amped and most of her fury is turned upon her The House of Commons self. But already her smaller neigh We know we have a Government bours. Austria, Switzerland, Bel- capable of maintaining law and orgium, and Denmark, feel a deep dis der and of respecting and guarding quietude. There is grave reason to believe that Germany is arming her- self, or seeking to arm herself, con- trary to the solemn treaties exäcted from her in her hour of defeat. “

LOCAL AND GENERAL

health on Wednesday.

The Colony had a clean bill of

A Chinese who wore his hat in Mr. Schofield's Court yesterday was brought before his Worship The Mercantile Bank of India, by the Court constable and ained Limited, has declared an Interim 81. dividend of 6 per cent. p.a. less income tax

"

I hope our National Government. and especially the Cabinet Ministers in charge of the Navy and Army and the Air Force, will realize how grave is their responsibility. They are responsible, like the Ministers before the War, for our essential Azfety.

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of SEPTEMBER, 1033, at 8 r., at the Now that sufficient time hus Roosevelt, through the Americati Offices of the Public Works Department, elapsed since the adjournment of delegation, refused to agree to GOVERNOR, of One Let of CROWN the World Economic Conference, any kind of stabilisation of the LAND at Wong Nei Chung, in the for the bitterness engendered by dollar-pound-franc exchanges as Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of its apparent failure to pass from a preliminary to the economic years, with the option of renewal at a Crawa Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor the taste, it should be possible to discussions. of HIS MAJESTY THZ KING, for one form a fair judgment on that stances a deadlock was inevitable. further term of 75 years.

great event. The August, nuin- But the work of trying to bers of the leading Reviews from bridge over the gulf between these London and America are now to two policies was well worth hand in Hong Kong, and while while. It brought the varions the masters of invective find in nations, to a clearer and more the Conference opportunity for tolerant. understanding of each the display of their gifts, more others problems. From this bet judicial minds, anxious to analyse ter understanding of the position and interpret the actual results. in its broader aspects was born take a decidedly more hopeful greater desire than ever before view. It must be remembered to co-operate. The work which that when the Conference opened the Conference set itself to do it was believed in many influe was too big a task to be accom- tial circles that, unless the plished at one stroke, it must be Government, will perform the Delegates found some solution of achieved by stages. The monet-opening ceremony. Central Press. the financial and economic probary and economic conditions of

I trust they will make sure that lema confronting them, the Con-sixty-six different nations cannot

A Chinese widow, aged: 64, who was charged before Mr. E the forces of the Crown are kept in ference would not only have fail- be regulated simultaneously at agreements later, On the

with cruelty Herr Wiertky, a German execu- Wynne-Jones

a proper state of efficiency, with the ed but its failure would be the one conference. That is

munition factories now monetary side resolutions have tive making a tour of the world chickens, by placing seventeen of supplies and prelude to disaster. That belief clearly recognised, and no one is been passed embodying principles in connection with his business, them in a small basket, was fined which they require, and that they will be strong enough to enable us has happily proved to be based on dismayed.

the contrary. which will be useful when the arrived in the Colony on Tuesday $5.

to count for something when we are wrong assumptions. That the with few exceptions the delegates consideration of an international and is to remain here for about Conference did not succeed in returned

Canton, Aug. 31-When schools work for peace, and strong enough their

three weeks. During his visit he respective monetary standard, and the is to pay a visit to Canton and operated by the city government if war should come in Europe to solving the many problems con- countries in more hopefn establishment of the functions of other parts of South China,

resume classes on September 13, maintain our effective neutrality. fronting it is true. The opposing mood.

Central Banks, is resumed.

there will be courses in military unless we should decide of our own On The London Uffice of the HONG forces were too strong and too The British Government had the economic side the work has

training for boys and Red Cross free will to the contrary. Always Canton August 31-The city and first aid work for giris. Boys remember that Britain's hour of FLEET STREET, EC. is constant be done was to state frankly the formulate principles of immediate Governments represented on one members of the city Chamber of in practical drilling. Girls will tions to rally the forces which make KONG DAILY PRESS, 38, obstinate. The best that could hoped that the Conference might been more fully developed. The Kuomintang made a ruling that will take two hours a week in weakness is Europe's hour of "dan- all commercial guilds must join as military instruction and four hours ger. I look "to the League of Na ly receiving Enquiries from one position, lay are the many international action to raise prices of the sub-commissions have put Commerce, but those who join the take two hours in class room in- for the peace of the civilized world Manufacturers regarding Suitable Firms to not as Agents for their difficulties, and adjourn the Con- to a level more consistent with 'on record their unanimous views Chamber without fulailing the re-struction and two hours of prac- and not in any way to weaken producta in Ho Ponth China.

Kong and ference until a more auspicions costs, and to establish, the frame-as to the necessity of reducing gulations will be suspended from tical work, All students are com- them.

occasion. But in spite of the work of a firm international excessive tariffs and trade bar activity.-Central Press,

pelled to take these new courses disappointment naturally felt at monetary standard to which inriers. Principles to govern ar

which are connected with the mill- If Local Companies desirous of taking the lack of positive achievement. due course all countries might rangements for the co-ordination

The local sole agents of Conklin tary defense of the country. The second evil cloud which over- up further Agencies will lat of

shadows us is the continuance of know the Lines in which they ara | there was 1 general note of wisely adhere. Unfortunately it of production and marketing have

the enormous unemployment. We interested the information will be optimism at the close..

was not possible to do anything been accepted, and producers forwarded to London and passed

After purchasing a tin of milk | all rejoice that there has been some That optimism was justified. more than make a preliminary and importers of particular com- the benent of school students to for 64 cents at Jardine's Bazaar, noticeable improvement, in the sum Forbitant onested parties as Of For, to the surprise of many exploration of these vital issues modities have been brought to obtain their Conklin fountain pens, a-Chinese tendered a $10 note in merinosthe.. But that improvement

offers:

people, a great deal has been On the other hand, Mr. Ramsay gether. It has been said that the at a special prices for the re-open-quisite change, when he quibbled Government in imagining that the pencils, desk sets and stationery payment. He was given the re- should not for a moment justify the Thin Service is offered to our Beaders gained by all the delegations of MacDonald pointed out, that, as ultimate aim must be the creation ing of their schools.

about the price of the milk. It present condition of the industrial without charge and, of caras the 66 nations represented there. the Conference was really going of a world economic unit with a

ended in the ten dollar note being population-and I may add of the De obligation in incurred on either They have all got a clearer into recess, no time must be lost single international

Wuchow, August 31-According handed back to the would-be pur-black-coated working men-can be notion of the nature of the in preparing for a resumption of standard. If that is the ideal to Municipal Bureau of education, shop the change, including a roll This canker of unemployment is

to an investigation made by the chaser who then handed to the tolerated with complacency,

The Required Information should be

difficulties with which other the discussions. They had be be attained it must be confessed there are 235 teachers employed in of money. Becoming suspicious eating out the heart of the poople. nations have to contend. They gun the work well; they must that we are a long way from it: the various primary schools in the shopkeepers undid the roll of Here in the south-the prosperous, have stated their own particular not slacken now because they but the World, Monetary and this city. They are graduates of money and found it to be a plece ancient long-settled Conservative HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, LT needs and beliefs, and also learn-were dispersing..

Economic Conference made one middle schools. About 90 of these rested the, trickster who was sen- ment. But that is nothing to what universities, normal schools, and of lead. They gave chase and ar-south-we see serious unemploy ed what their neighbours need The positive result is that a or two tentative steps in that teachers are women. Centrul tenced by Mr. Schoteld to six is happening in the north, or in the And believe, They are thus in a way has been prepared for wider direction.

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weeks' hard labour.

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Unemployment.