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ATTENTION!

WEATHER

THE INCLEMENT DURING THE FAST FORTNIGHT HAS PREVENTED MANY PEOPLE FROM BENEFITTING BY OUR

GREAT SUMMER SALE

WE, THEREFORE, EXTEND OUR SALE FOR ONE WEEK FROM SEPT. 1st 30 SEPT. 7th, SO AS TO ENÄ LE OUR CUSTOMERS TO TAKE FULL - ADVANTAGE OF OUR MANY BARGAINS.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1934.

Around the Courts

IMPERSONATING A POLICEMAN

When questioned by his Worship, the accused told the Court that he returned to the Colony to settle his debts.

His Worship however, did not be- leve his story, and after hearing further evidence, sentenced the accused to nine months hard is

"You come up here with a pre- vlous police conviction, and make althy accusations against a young couple without any grounds what ever, I ane you $200, in default six months' hard labour," said Mr. | bour. #W. Hamilton, the Magistrate in imposing sentence on Ho Man- wal, of No. 18 Eat Street, first floor, a 30-year-old unemployed, who

was.. charged with impersonating the Oakland Path last Wednesday, when he appeared at the Central Magistracy on Saturday morning The complainants were Chan Yuk-pul. a student of No. 25 Second Street, second floor, and Au Ying, an 18-year-old spinster, of No. 7 Yee Fuk Street.

Inspector Hourihan stated that while complainants were walking alang Oakland Path on Wednes→ day, accused stopped them, saying that he was a policeman, and ask- ed for tea money.

Immoral Accusations.

The next night accused accosted

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RETURNED BANİSHEE

Before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday morning, Leung Kan, returned ba- mishee, pleaded guilty to a charge of returning to the Colony, before his term of banishment had ex- pired.

It was stated by the Police that the accused was banished from the Colony on the 21st June 1934, for a period of ten years. On last Fri- day afternoon, the accused was re- cognized by Yau Chan, a Chinese detective, who arrested him in Kwangtung Road, Yaumati.

MISSING FROM BARRACKS

Two Privates Of The

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Private K. Coles of the East Lancashire Regiment who was re- ported missing last Saturday week, but who turned up a few days later, and Private W. Leggett who deserted in the middle of last month, have again been reported missing from Barracks as a result of not appearing when called upon at 10 am. on Friday.

Deariptions of the men are:-- Pte. Coles, 23 years of age about 5 ft. 8 install; brown hair and 3; mole on right cheek. He was last seen wearing a canvas jacket and trousers, army boots, and a service cap.

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HANDBAG SNATCHING

Arrested in Johnston Road, Wan- chal last Friday night with a lady's handbag in his possession, a Chin-. ese named War Hung, described as unemployed, was charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Central Police Court on Saturday.morning.

On being arrested, the accused told the Police that the handbag was snatched by him from some unknown lady, near Lockhart Road, Wanchat last Friday night. The accused pleaded gulity and Was sentenced to three months hard “labour.

SWATOW NOTES

The Money Situation

From Our Own Correspondent.)

Although the local money situat tion is at no time 'very steady, a Eltuation has existed for the past few weeks, and still continues, in which the only fortunate ones are the local banks

On the face of things there ap- pears to be a serious shortage of silver, and notes of small de- nominations. We say "appears to be "as one can get either by pay- ing a premium of from 6 per cant. to 10 per cent.

The manner in which the banks are reaping, a harvest is as fol- lows.

If an Individual wants small notes (95 or $10) or sliver he must pay the "premium required. How

change ever, when he wants to this into smaller money he gets less than $5 for a Ave dollar bill and less than 31 (in small money) for a silver dollar.

One of the largest banks (not a strictly native bank) hag -ac- counts admittedly in in Mex. dol

The handbag was ordered to be detained at the Wanchal No. 2 Polars, and cheque books which state lice Station för Identification by the owner,

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POSSESSION OF OPIUM

Two Chinese women named Lee Yuet and Yip Kan. appeared be- fore Mr. Hamlitan at the Central Police Court on Saturday morning. charged with being in unlawful possession of 28 taels of non-Gov- ernment opium.

The Police stated that the first accused Lee Yuet was the princi- pal tenant of No. 13A, Po Leung Kuk Street 3rd floor, and the oplum was found hidden in her room. The

second acerised only a tenant. who lived with her in a cubicle of her hourse.

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The Magistrate imposed a fine of $840 or four months hard la- bour on the first defendant and discharged the second accused with

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definitely "Pay to............sliver dollars," and yet, if one wishes to withdraw say 8500, he gets this in native notes of $50 and $100 on which he must pay the premium to change.. this into either small notes (native or Kwantung) or silver. Then when this is done" he must lose again in converting his notes into dollars, or his silver into small money.

It is unfortunate that some good foreign bank cannot open a branch in Swatow, so that people iristead of being fleeced "coming and going" as is the case now.

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Inaugurated in April under the their energies, and save them from mutual control of the Municipal misery and wa

The Ta Aung Pao & Tentsin Government and bankers, the Pelp-paper, commenting on this scheme,

ng Small Credit Loan Office has suggests that the activities of the done good work among the poor in Loan Oulce might be usefully ex- the urban and suburban districts exted to sfing helpful advice to of Pelping. With only a humble Borrowers: By sympathetic trest- total.capital of $30,000, the Pelp-ment of applicants for help; strict ing Small Credit Loan Office has supervision and efficient mampe A short visit was made to the already extended credit to more ment, the Loan Office would noz than 2000 persons, borrowing sums daly be of great benefit to the Port last week by the US.S. Isabel, bat met long enough for any sport-ranging from one or two dollars poor and needy w Peiping, but Ing fixtures. We understand how to ten or twenty. Many peasants, would be a good example for cities In other parts of China to follow. that abe 15 temporarily coolles and street vendors cannot placed on the South China Pa- earn a living simply because they Recently many financial leaders trol and will be back fr Swatow are in need of a little capital to have been interested themselves shortly. We also learn that thers start with Charging borrowers a In extending credit-16an 'n' the in- is a possiblity of a visit to Swatow very low rate of Interest, the Loan terior, and the movement is one by several of the Destroyers of the office is able to encourage deser- which should be given every as- US. Aslatic Fleet while on their ving persons to make good use of sistance by the Government.

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MORE DOG BITES way back to Manila

Two Cases Reported

she has taken a business position. To both of them their many friends in Swatow wish the best of luck in their new suroundings

Recent departures from the port are Mr. Leslie Stocker and Miss V. Backowsky. Leslie Stocker left for the Unitech States where he will continue studies in the Uni- A dog belonging to a certain

versity of California Miss Bad- Chinese resident in Caine Road,kowsky left for Shanghai where was sent to the Kennedy Town Dogs' Home for observation after it had bitten & pedestrian named Tin last Saturday Cheung Sal afternoon...

Another animal belonging to Mr. Triggs, a resident of the Penin- sula Hotel, was also sent to Ma- taukok Dogs Home for observation. In this case, a Chinese amah named L Luk was bitten in the leg. while she was standing by the sidedoor of the Peninsula Hotel, last Saturday evening, and was immediately admitted to the Kow- loon Hospital for treatment.

IMPORTAND. EXPORT DECLARATIONS

Government Makes A Concession

The following notification has been issued by M. J. D. Lloyd. Superintendent of Imports and

Exports:

Hamburg, Sept. 1.

With reference to Regulation 3 Major Krogmann this forenoon of the Regulations under the Pe- received the Chinese Miltary and gistration of Imports and Exports Traffic Commissions now touring Ordinance, 1933, which requires Germany. They arrived yesterday import declarations to be furnish- liy the

Hamburger, Germany's ed, within, seven days after taking fastest train, and were enthusias delivery of imported goods, all trally greeted at the station by importers are hereby notified cmcials. They declared that they that, in the absence of the usual thoroughly enjoyed the ride in the documents covering sub importa wunder train and that the train's tim, interim declarations giving speed thrilled them

Faik evsimble antalg, will be an Transocean Kuo Min.

cepted, provided that full and curate declarations are furnished

PLANE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press” (Copyright.)]

London, Sept. 1.- Although struck by lightning while dying over the Channel on his way back to London, the pilot of a passenger plane managed to pilot his plane and passengers safely

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We hear that Mrs. Pratt will sail trom England next week en route back to Swatow. We have no doubt that Mr. Pratt will be very glad to see her back again, and fus pleasure will be shared by those In the Fort who had the privilege of knowing her as a good friend and a charming hostess. We must Bay however, that Mr. Pratt has proved him self a capable host in carrying on the weekly "At Homes" at the Bri- tish Consulate throughout the summer.

Residents of the port are looking forward to the arrival of the "tarte outBt" ordered by the Customs Club, which is due about the middle of September. The first pleture to be shown is 'Fly- ing down to Rio," and judging from the the posters now display- ed in the Club this promises to be a show that will be run to a full house,

TREASURY BILLS

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London, Aug. 31. The total amount applied for in tenders for £35,000,000 Treasury bills was £60,000,000. The amount. allotted in bulls. at three months was £33 900,000, at an average rate per cent. of 14/4.47d., as compared

as soon as the documents requir-with 14/328d a week ago—

ed for their completion are avall. British Wireless. able.

GENERAL AMNESTY

RELEASES

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Berlin, Sept. 1.

by the Relchschancellor just priot

to the plebiscite of August 19.

According to an officialan- nouncement, the liberated persons Thore represented than half of those hitherto detain – ed throughout Frusse for politicar Tersons: Most of those released

pilot's face, left arm and a portion Beven hundred and forty-two formerly belonged to Social, Deme of his clothing were singed but the persons hitherto detained in pro- cráte and Communist shock was not strong enough to tective custody throughout Frisia smice diksolved. Among the nuch fender mm valid The wireless were released on Saturday by Ur-. ber, are former Lord Mayor Ma

der of the Prussian Premier, Goer burg and Reuter who is also an apparatus was completely destroy-

ing, this action being the autcome ex-Berlin city councillor Transocean

of the general amnesty proclaimed Transocean Zuo Min, ő

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PARTY DISSOLVED IN RESTRICTION OF REICH LABOUR

DENMARK

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Hamburg, Sept. 1.

Copenhagen, Sept. 1. Both Hanseatic cities, Hamburg The Danish National-Socialist and Bremen just closed their gates Party was unexpectedly dissolved to influx workers from other parts by a Government decree on Satur- of the Reich: This restriction was day no official explanation being move- imposed by a decree proclaimed on given. The head of the Saturday by the President of the ment Cavaly Captain Lembcke Reich Institute for allotment or recently completed a long term of work for the municipalities of imprisonment for libelling Premier limburg, Altona, Wandsbek. Har Stanning.- burg. Wilhelmburg, Bremen, City Tranioceam Kuo Min of Delmenhorst, Nordenham" and Wesermuende and other districts.

Those persons who are not de- office. By this action Hainburg' anitely domiciled in these districts and Bremen closed off against the on September 1, 1934 may not ac- labour market in the fest of the cept employment either as workers Retch in the same way as Berlin or office hands, without the express since May 18, 1934--- permission of a competent labour Transocean Kuo Min.

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