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Tia

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to.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1934.

MME CURIE DIES

Killed By Radium She Discovered?

(Special Air-Mail Service)

London, July 6."-

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Amsterdam Athena Belgrade Bertin...... Bombay Brussels

BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA & BALTIMORE. Mme. Marie Curie, who helped Eucharest

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4.

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her husband to discover radium, Buenos Aires died this morning in à sanatorium Copenhagen at Sancellemos, near Sallanches | Geneva --- in the Haute-Savole department.

She went to the mountains last month to have treatment for annemia.

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Helsingfors Hongkong Lisbon...... Mudrid Milan......... While some state that death was Montevideo due to tuberculosis, Mme. Curie's | Montreal friends and her laboratory 1530- New York clates declare that she was a vic~{ Onde tim of the emanations from Paris radium, which can either kill of Prague

Rio de Janeire

*

cure.

She had known for some time.

it is added, that the was affected | Shanghai by these emanations and that she Stockholm was no longer strong enough to Vienos fight against them.

One of her close collaborators at the Radium Institute, Dr. Fournier,

told me this afternoon that even when she was ill she would not let go any detail of her responsi bilities. "She" never thought about herself." he said, "but only abous her work. From this she would take no rest."

"Even when she went on holiday to Brittany she took with her an amount of work which would have been more than suficient for an ordinary man, although she was supposed to have gone for a rest."

The collaborator who has worked so closely with her at the Paris Radium Institute emphasised also the fact that she never sought any honours.

She had been warned by those about her that she was over-taxing her strength, but she would take She no, heed of such warnings. regarded her scientific abilities as a gift which she must use for the benefit of humanity.

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She was eager to the last to fulfi all the responsibilities entail- ed by the direction of the Radium Institute, and looked after the business, as well as the scientific. side of it.

Many of those working under her direction took to her their Uttle her domestic troubles and asked advice..."

Mme. Curie will be laid to rest in the family vault at Sceaux, hy the side of her husband, Pierre

Curic.

UNDER ENGINE "

SHIPS

Tokobama

:

(BRITISH - WIRELESS SERVICE)

Sterling Parity „ July 16

7.3 525 S. 221

July 1 7.48 525 8.

13.15 1/8 1/13 21.561 503

12.10 Fiorina.. 375 Drachmae 276,316 Dinars 2043 Marks 1. 6d. per Rupee.

58 Belgsa '813,588 Le 47.068. per Pesn

381 S.O. 23.391

18.139 Kroner

25.29 Franes

15,43

193.23 Marka

2284*

1/51

110

110 Escudos 9.99) Pesptas .... 02.46 Lite 30.384. per Peso

4.987 Dollars 4.887 Dollar 19.159 Kroner 124.1 Francs 164.25 Kronen 26.93d., per Gold'

Milreis

36 13/16

12.05) 1/8 3/64/ 91.

38 8.0.. 22.391 15.48

2261 1/57

1101

36 15/16

58 27/32

58 21/32

38 11/16

381 S.O.

4.981

4.873

3.043

5.041

10.90)

19.901

76 11/32 121

76 17/32

121)

fi

44 5.0.

1/4 3/16

1/41

19.130 Kronor 34.564 Schillings 24.58d. per Yen

19.40

19,391

27

1/34

27 1/34

201

20 11/16

Silver (spot)........ Silver (forward) .....

War Load

UN LONDON :-

24% 31% 1041

Closing Quotations

July 23, 1914, - | Ox New York:--

Telegraphic Transfer... Bank Bills, on demandi Bank Billa, 4 months

sight

1/54

Credits, four months'

sight

..1/61

110

ON SHANGHAI D

On Demand ON SINGAPORE:---

On demand

ON JAPAN:

On demand

On India:-

.

Telegraphic Transfer... } "Bank, en demand ......!

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NANKING AND

CAN TON

Desire For An Un- derstanding

Canton, July 22. Representing General Chen Tsai Tong at the field headquarters of General Chiang Kai Shek, last Yang Teh Chao returned here last evening from Kuling and Nanking, where he is stationed as liaison

officer.

Mr. Yang returned here to cor. vey the instructions of General Chiang Kai Shek to General Chen Tsai Tong with regard to military and political problems. The pre- sence of Mr. Yang in Nanking or

Relationship between the almen · slons of modern marine machinery and the alliance made for, engine room, tonnage in the computation of net tonnage, which is the basis Kuling helps to pave a better un of port dues, is becoming an im-derstanding between Nanking and portant factor in the operation of Canton. vessels calling at many "ports. In former times there was a tendency to under-engine ships for the sake of economy, and the tonnage.re- zulations were framed to check what was obviously a dangerous practice. The regulations are apt to be unfair to the modern motor-

carrying

General Chiang Kai Shek also has a liaison officer, here in the person of General Chiang Peh Cheng. He is doing similar kind of work as Mr. Yang Teh Chac is out in Nanking. What information Mr. Yang brought back from the capital is not ilner; which gets her power from known, but it is understood that very-compact machinery, and the the Nanking leaders have import- suggestion is made that they should

ant proposals to Canton on the be so altered as to allow the motor-political and military situation. ship the full advantage. On the other hand, it may be argued that more compact machinery means more earning space. and that every ship ought to pay on this. A lead is expected from the Scandinavian ship owners, who have bullt fast motor liners' so enthusiastically.

BRITISH LINER IN COLLISION

On Her Way To London With 100 Passengers

(Special Air Mail Service)

London, July 5 Extensive damage is reported to have been caused to the Blue Funnel liner Aeneas (10,000 tons). which has been in collision with the Norwegian tanker Bellta in the Suez Canal, says a Reuter tele- gram from Port Said

A passenger was slightly injur ed by broken glass from a port

window. Ten cabins in the Aeneas

TV smashed.

Both steamers have been tem- perarily repaired and are able to

>roceed.

The Aerneas is on her way from China to London, and has over 100 passengers on board, some of whom

oined the liner at Chinese ports and others at the Straits Settle

ments and Colombo.

41 S.Q.

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...............

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ON MANILA-

On demand

ON BANGKOK :-

.

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.................

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Ang. 15, 6

Sa..

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CONSIGNEE NOTICÉS.

HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S."

Canton, July 22. According to Nanking press dis-NOBDMARK patches, General Chiang Kai Shek, Chairman of the Military Affairs Commission, intends to clean up the Reds in Kiangst and Fukien before the Firth National Congress of the Kuomintang meets at Nan- king sometime in November,

In consequence of this decision. the government troops in Fukien under the command of General Chiang Ting Wen are speeding up

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the drive on Chang Ting in West- ern Fukien, Lieut-Generals Wei Lih Huang and Chao Kwoon Tao, two well known officers, will join the drive from Northern Fukien These three generals took a con- spicuous part in defeating the 19th Route Army last January.

Another report from Nanchang, headquarters of the anti-Com- munist command, stated that the Communists have given up Chang Ting and are retreating towards Jul Ching. capital of the "Klangs! Socialist Soviet Republic." If this dispatch is reliable, the anti-Com. munist campaign will be success- fully concluded sooner than ex-

pected.

All is quiet on the

·

Southern

Canton's political status wil be radically changed by the coming Kuomintang Fifth Congress, it is Klängst front. There has been no learned, and before that gathering major operation by the Cantonese meets both Nanking and Canton troops since the capture of Kwan desire to have some sort of under-Mun Ling. The present weather 's standing in order to prevent an open split.

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WATER TRAFFIC

PARALYSED

having arrived, from Hamborg and Porta of call, Consgates of Largo are hereby notified that their Goods are baing landed and placed at their risk to the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's godowns at Kowloon, where

delivery may be abtained as soon as the Goods are landet Optional Largo will not be landed bera, unless Notice has been given 45 hours prior to vessel's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Golowas, and all Lioods remaining undelivered after Tuesday, the 24th July, will be subject te Rent

All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Mon- day, 23rd July, st 10 am, by our Surveyors, Mesir Goddard & Douglas, To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulations, consignees must base a Revenue Officer in attendanse when, damaged dutiable goods are examined,

All claims suust reach us before Friday, the 17th Aug. 1984, or they will not be recognized,

No Inrurance will be effected. Bille of Lading will be countersigned by

JEBBEN & CO.

Agents

Hong Kong, 17th July, 1984

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too hot for serious campaign SERVICE TO READERS Generals Yu Han Mow ar; Li

Yang Ching, officers commanding the first and the second column of the Southern Route 'Anti-Red forces, are still in Canton, and there is no report of their return to the front at present

However, all the divisional com- rdanders are at the front. Con- stant watch is kept against posed ble faids by the enemy, who are

attack at places legst expected.

THE HONG KONG,

DAILY PRESS, LTD., and the HONG KONG

WEEKLY PRESS, through their London Office, at 53,

Due to Uuprecedented adopting guerilla warfare and who FLEET STREET, E.C. 4. Tel.

Drought

Nanking, July 16. As a result of the drying un qf inland waterways following the drought, most of the shipping ser- vices in the provinces of Klangsu

and Chekiang are paralyzed.

According to messages received by the Ministry of Communications water trame services which have few days include those between been suspended during the past Boochow and Hangchow. Huchow

CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.

AND

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD,

VONSIGNEES por Co.'s Vessel

ANTENOE"

CO

Fox, UNITED KINGDOM..

VIA SINGAPORE.

are hereby notified that their cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where it will lie at Consig noes' risk and subject to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery frem Godown on and after 10th July,

Optional cargo will not be landed here, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival but carried on from port to port to the final port

of call to which the option extends.

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.5 and Noom within. the free storage period."

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining: undelivered after the 27th July, will be subject to rent

All Claims against the Staamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 10th Aug, or they will not be recognised..

No Eire Insurance will be effeoled. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agenta.

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20th July, 1934.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.

FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO',

ANTWERP, LONDON.

AND STRAFTS.

The Shamship "BENVORLICH.”

formed that all Goods are being CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby landed at their risk into the hazardous Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and and/or extra kazardous Godowns of the

Godown Co., Ltd, whemos and/or from

the

wharves Delivery may be obtained. 3137, are prepared to give good have left the Godowns, and all No Claims will admitter after tha

Subscribers and Visitors Goods remaining undelivered after the

25th July, 1934, will be subject to Beat

All Claims game the Eteamer must

the 8th Aug., 1834,

water traffic in the two provinces advice regarding accommoda.

tion available, motoring faci- be presented to the Undersigned on or the shipping companies, however, lities, suitable shopping sot be recognized.

will be totally paralyzed.

Due to special efforts made by

the service between Shanghal and centres, etc. Huchow, northern Cheklang, is still

in operation.---Kuo Min.

"

What a Posei Friend: Why have you given the General such a peculiar pose?"

Sculptor: "You see it was star-

If, when at home, they will call or telephone to the above addreas, they will receive the utmost assistance and the latest available information on

and Kashing (Cheklang), Boochow ted as an equestrian statue, and all subjects of enquiry will be and Bhengtse (Klangel). If rain then the committee found they placed at their disposal.

does not fall in the next few days, could not afford the horse."

To

Waskomply with

bave

or

they will

Bonded

General Regulations, consignees must Revenue Ofoer in attendance when damaged dutiable goods me

mind. All brakes, chafed and damaged Goods are the left in the Godewas, whoes will be examined on the 24th July 193410m," by Mesek

Goddard & Douglaaspo

No Fire Instrance has been affected." Bill of Lading will be countersigned

GIBB

PARVINGSTON & Co., LTD.

Agents Kong Kong, 18th July 1984.

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