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Across-1. Place for guarding. 7, 8. Wrist wraps. 10, Memoranda. Beaten path. 13. Race ground. 15, Fewer, 18, Contrition. 17. Incite. 18. Wickedness. 19, Meat prepara- tion. 20. All individually, 22, Fat. 24. To limit. 27, Of the tides. 28, Seer. 29, Superiority.

Yesterday's Solution-Across: 1, Secured. 5, Tulip. 8. Reviver. 9, Re- mit. 10, Ebb. 12, Wallet. 15, Racoon. 15, Awaken, 17, Copy, 19. Only 20, Reckon. 22, Bidden. 23, Speaks. 28, Ate. 28, Riots. 29, Vinegar, 30, To-

NEW SHILLING TRUNK CALL

And A Look Into The Past

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(Special Air Mail Service)

London, Qck B. There should be some gentle banter to-morrow night, when the new shilling trunk call starts, among the ghosts that haunt the "upstairs" rooms of the 'House of Commons.

rooms,

It was tri one of these where the heavy-eyed members who sit on committees in the mornings can watch the river traffic go slipping by, that Mr. Preece, the electrician to the Post Office in 1879 was to pessi- mistic of the future of the tele- phone.

A telephone exchange had been opened in the United States a year earlier, ut Mr. Preece, who was being examined by a commit- bee that was delving into the mysteries of electricity, did not think English people would take to the telephone. "I fancy," he said, that the descriptions we get of its use in Amertes are a little exaggerated, but there are

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ken. 31, Redness Down. 1, Straw 2 Civil. 3. Review. 4, Dare. 5, Turban 6. "Lampoon. 7, Potency. 11, Breaks 13, Lay. 14, Talent. 17, Cabaret: 18, Padlock 19, One. 20, Reason. 21, Opened. 24. Argue. 25. Serts. 27

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NOTICE TO MARINERS

Torpedo Ranging At Lai Chi

Kok

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1934.

The Harbour Master has issued a notice to mariners, stating that

torpedo ranging will be commenced during the second week in Novem- ber 1934, on the Lai Chi Kok Tor pedo Range. :

be holsted on the target and also on the end of the pler.

The target is now in position and is distinguished at night by one white light.

CURRENT

WAR ON THE REDS

More Nanking Troops

¡From Our SpecialTM Correspondent}

Canton, Oct., 25. Although outport papers com- tinue to give out sensational re- ports of big battles at Southern Klangs between the Communists and troops of the First Group Army, the "official newspapers here to-day either say nothing at all about the Reds or mention only successes of the government forces over the invaders.

NEWS FROM CHINA

THE CHINESE

"COOK'S'

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Sightseeing In Shanghai

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Shanghai, Oct. 17.

TOBACCO TAX PROTEST

Another Petition

(From Our Special Correspondent?

Canton, Oct. 25. Tobacco merchants here will start another expedition some time to-day to the South-west Political Council asking it to instruct the Provincial Department of Finance to cancel the new systematic con- trol tax on tabacco, which is based

When the petitioners reached the South-west Political Council yesterday, they were told that the Council had no officiat information of the matter and was unable to take any official action.

Among the tobacco firma affect-

A round dozen of overseas Chinese passengers abroad the Dollar Liner President Wilson, which continued her voyage for Hongkong and Manila, were conan 20 per cent. of the price. ducted last Saturday by a repre- sentative of the China- Travel Service on a tour of sight-seeing in Shanghal. They were first escorted to the Civic Centre of Two additional divisions of Nan- Greater Shanghal to see, a now king troops have arrived at Nan-city constructed under a systema- chang to join in the push against,tic plan. from there they went to the Communists, who are there- the Woosung forts and were tolded by the new tax is the British- fore compelled to retreat either to all about the heroic defence of

American Tobacco Company, a Northern Kwangtung or Eastern Chinese soldiers during the Japan-British limited company which has Hunan. This eventuality" is known

ese Invasion here. The party was extensive business in South China to the military authorities here, then taken to the Shanghai Com-Already they аге paying C012- in view of the persistent drive omercial and Savings Bank in solidated tax an tobacco at a Ningpo Road, and shown the man-monthly amount of over $200,000. Nanking troops from the North.

Der in which an up-to-date Chinese bank is operated behind the scenes. Many of Shanghai's interesting shops were then visit ed. after which they were taken back to the steamer to continue their southward journey.

General Lo Cho Ying, com- manding officer of the 18th Nan- king Army, had informed the mill- atry, here about the necessity of Joint movement against the Reds. who are prone to attack the quiet lines or weak positions, General Lo returned to his native bome in Taipo, Eastern Kwangtung," but will shortly return here to con- tinue his alson work.

The China Travel Service is known as "the Chinese Cook,” being run on the same lines as that world-famed tourist bureau, As a result of meagre reports Thomas Cook and Son. Booking from the front, what is actually of passage, reservation for accom- going on there is not clearly known modation, arrangement for tours, Military officials are warned not banking facilities, luggage trans- to disclose military information.portation, Information and advices but the tense situation can be all that a tourist may need is judged by the. consignments of catered for. The service was

Savings. Bank, but became a self- supporting and independent insti- tuation three or four years ago. Some thirty branches have now been opened to the principal ports and clites of the country.

During each run, a red flag willitary supplies by the Canton-started some eight years ago as an Shaokwan trains to the front. experiment, and a losing concern. The Communists are also har-by the Shanghai Commercial and rassed in the East by the shelling of Changting (in Western Fukien) by Nanking batteries. It was re-. ported over a week ago that Changting had been evacuated and could be occupied at any time. Now Ûght artillery has to be used against that Red stronghold, which is protected by high mountains on all aides.

Until further notice, vessels are warned against attempting to pass between Lat Chi Kok Torpedo Range, and Chung Hue Rock, while these red flags are displayed.

The attention of all junks and other small craft is especially drawn to this notice.

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The recently conducted tour for Loverseas Chinese is the first one of the kind that has been arrang- ed. For the purpose the Service has It is reported that the Reds will published an attractive three continue to defend Changting, but colour pamphlet describing the Before the Hon. Commdr. G. Fit they have to give it up, the tours, which are distributed, to Hole at the Marine Court yester- Communists will join their com- overseas Chinese abroad all Dollar day morning, Char Kum Tal 47,

rades in Southern Klangsi to and American Mall Line ships as steersman of Junk No. 118HA, was

penetrate efther into. Kwangtung these vessels clear San Francisco charged with failing to

carry &

or Hunan. Kwangtung is, how and Seattle. Language difficulties navigation

on top of his

ever, fortified, so it seems likely will not prove B handicap. to ship mast, while "underway last

that the Reds will find a transit overseas Chinese, as competent Wednesday night. The accused through Hunan en route to Sze-Interpreters will be provided at all admitted the offence, and was

places visited. fined $10 or in default one week hard labour,

light

conditions in America which FRANCE'S TOURIST TRADE

necessitate the use of Instruments

of this kind more there than here.

. Here we have 2 superabundance of messengers,. errand boys, and things of that kind."

Only A Luxury

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CHIANG IN PEIPING

Arrives In Private Plane

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French tourist traffic is at low ebb. The world economic crisis has affected the tourist industry- to considérable extent In France the tourist trade, which for four years, contributed eight Even in 1893 a famous Parfia-billions to the national economy, mentary lawyer was telling an- furnished only 34 billions this other committee that "a telephons | year: It is well known that the

Pelping Oct. 25. is a luxury for people who want influx of tourists has also had an

Accompanied by his wife Gene 'to amuse their leisure hours by effect on the " Invisible exporta”

ral Chiang Kai-shek arrived at hearing other people's conversa-of the country, in the form of 4:45 p.m., from Kaifeng this after tions." But by that time there purchases by these tourists Df noon in a private Ford plane- was already in Berlin a telephone numerous articles. In 1932 we large gathering of officials, in- exchange with 17,000 subscribers have had 944,558 foreign tourists; cluding General Huang Fu and the National Telephone Com- in 1983, 931,505, but it must be re-

present on the aviation field to pany had opened some ve hun- membered that half of these for-

greet the General The route dred exchanges in this country, eigners are British who made only from the Nanyuan airdeld to the

Fortunately, neither the doubts a very short stay in France. For

city was heavily guarded by troops of the electrician nor the gibes of instance, our country has been a and police. Chiang last visited Pel a Queen's Counsel frightened the centre of transit for the British ping in 1929 but he came to Postmaster General as much as en route to Italy or Egypt, as well Paotingru in the spring of the fear of someone else's getting as for the inhabitants of the

monopoly. Treasury consent northern country going to Spain Reuter. was got for 10,000 miles or tele-The receipts of the botels unfor- phone trunk lines, and the foun-tunately show that there is no dations were laid for Bir Kingsley doubt this point, that the influence Wood's latest bargain.

of foreign tourists in France has decreased by nearly half between 1928 and 1933,

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CRUDE OIL REFINERS

Refusal To Grant Subsidy

last

Canton; Oct. 25.

FORTHCOMING CONGRESS

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Canton Elections

From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, Oct. 25.

The Systematic Contral Commit- tee in charge of this tax to-day completed an inspection of the stock of the tobacco companies, whose prices increase by twenty per cent. This surcharge will be taken by the Provincial Depart- ment of Finance.

Hereafter these companies will record all sales as a basis of taxa." tlon, and sales forms are supplied by the Systematic Control Com- mittee.

SIGN OF GOOD FAITH?

National Congress Postponed

Shanghai, Oct. 25.

The North China Daily News" states that the National Congress

which was scheduled to open on November 12 has been postponed till March 12, 1935 and says that this demonstrates the sincerity of the government in desiring to rapprochement with arrive at a

Opposition leaders in the South-west.

the

The paper adds that the decision followed a meeting between Wang Ching Wef and Vang Chinh #gel- Heuter,

REASON FOB POSTPONEMENT

Shanghai, Oct. 25.

The decision to postpone Con- gress was reached in response to requests from party organisations throughout the country and per- sonages such as Generals Chiang Kal Shek, Chang Hsueh Liang and Chen Chi Tang. A telegram from General Chiang Kai Shek to the Central Kuomintang cited tele- Election of representatives by the Kwangtung Provincial Kuo- Tang. Fal Chung Hai, Li Chung grams from General Chen Chi mintang to take part in the Fifth Jen and others asking for post- National Congress of Kuomintang ponement because it was inadvis Representatives will be held on

able for active commanders to October 30, and returns will be leave the field of operation during available on the next day.

the present stage of the anti- Whether the representatives will communist campaign and the great in the Congress is quite another representatives.-- proceed to Nanking to participate difficulty at present to select army

between Canton and Nanking matter. "There are certain issues Reuter

through the mediation of Justice which have to be straightened out

Wang Chung Hui, who is now in Nanking. N

The judge said that he is waiting to, Interview General Chiang Kai Shek, Chairman of the Military Affairs Commission, before any- thing definite is achieved. While in the capital, Justice Wang con- veyed the views of the Bouth-west to Mr. Wang Ching Wei, President of the Executive. Yuan, and Mr. Sun Fo, President of the Legista- tive Yuan.

* GOINGEN HARBOUR ·

Gun practice for the week-end-

The steamer movements in It is reported that the Finance ing November 3, 1934 will be car-

Department has refused to con- Goingen harbour amounted in ried out from forts on dates and

August to 882 ships with 780,754

tinue the subsidy to native crude General Chiang Kai Shek and times 2.5. under:-Stonecutters:

oil refiners, owing to the fact that his party arrived at Kaifeng, Ho 29.10.34, between 9.30 am and 3 net egister tunis, says a Trans-

Ocean Kuo Min message." 430 the native product is extremely nan Province, yesterday, and will p.m, and 5.30 p.m. and 11 p.m. (South of Kap Sing Mun and Northships with 391-358 net register smoky and injurious to public return to Nanchang, Klangal, via

tons have entered the harbour, health.

Hankow, he does not go to of Kau-I-Chau).. Stonecutters while 432 ships with 380 386 net

Consequently, there exists no Nanking, Dr. Wang Chung Hui will 1.11.34, between 9.30 am and 3 pin.

register tons have left. First valid reason for the continuation have to meet him at Nanchang.. (South of Kap Sing Mun and North of Kau-I-Chau

place is taken by Swedish ships, of the subsidy, and besides the off with, Polish ships second. The refinery business is not so impor- average per ship was 810 met re-

tant, as the native crude oil re- gister tons. The average of

finers represent it to be. steamers in harbour at the same time amounted to 44, while the average time for staying in har- hour was 56.8 hours. The figures for Danzig were 490 ships, entered with 235,276 net register tons and 487 ships passed out with 271,023 net register tons.

Apy Time

Conductor of Village Band (at practice)"Mr. Bumble re two bars behind others."

Mr. Bumble" (testily) You needn't bother about that: I. can catch asup any time I want to...

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INCREASE OF SURVEYING PARTIES

Canton, Oct. 25. The Civil Affairs Department, as

CANTON INSURANCE.

COMPANIES

Canton, Oct. 25.

As the result of Government en- quiries, it has been discovered that the City's Insurance business is in the hands of eighteen British Companies, over ten Javanese Companies, over ten American and German Companies, and only four Chinese Companies.

It is reported that the British Insurance Companies hold the premier position, owing to their reputation and trustworthiness,

and the German and American Companies take second place,— Nam Wah Yat Po

efficiency of this number, it has been decided to organize eight more parties, each having a chief, surveyor at its head.

It is reported that the surveyors will be chosen from amongst the

is well-known, has already or- successful graduates of the Land ganized 36 surveying parties for Survey Training Department survey work, but owing to the in-Nam Wah Fat Pe.

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