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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1934.

CURRENT NEWS FROM

CHINA

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RED SOLDIERS REWARDED

Inducement To Surrender

LATE DR. SUN YAT SEN

Remembered On Birthday

AIR SERVICE DELAYS

Planes Encounter

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NOTE-Figures in parentheses indicate number of letters in the

words required.

ACROSS

4.Self-murder (8).

8.-A form of carbon (8).

9.-Rectify (6).

10. Neither young nor old (10). 13.-Prevents

ping (5).

blow from slip:

14. A bowler'a tice (8). 17.-Sequence (6). 21-Precipitancy (5). 24.-Military station (101.

25-Frul; (6).

-Cheat (5). 4.-Inconstancy is a changeable thing, and it may be the "thing is self" (aragram)

(11).

5.--Greasy (5), 8.-Object (5). 7.-Marsh-plant (5).. 11-A performer (4)."

Bad Weather -

(From Our Special" Correspondent) | (From Our Special Correspondent) (From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, Nov. 12.

It is officially reported that all the Communists were driven out of Kwangtung Even the Reds ab Pingshek and Chuteng in the ex- treme North-west of Kwangtung were recalled into Southern Hu-

Canton, Nov. 12" Kuomintang oficials and mam- bers to-day celebrated the 69th birthday anniversary of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen A brief me- morial service was held this mor- nung at the Chungshan Memorial Hall, all

Canton, Nov, 12

The amphibian passenger plane of the China National Aviation Corporation took off this morning at 6.30 from the Pearl River at Nam Shek Tau for Shanghai, be

day behind scheduled time. It carried alr maks for

government offices, one schools and public bodles being For the time being. there is no represented each by ten members. Shanghai and the coastal ports on immediate danger to Kwangtung,

To show their diligence all the way. though last week, the Communists government officials, Kuomintang After arrival at Foochow an Fri- occupied Jenhua, Changxiang, and employeer and teachers in govern-day noon from Shanghai the Chengkow. The enemy were oustment schools had no holiday and Douglas, Dolphin was obliged to ed by the arrival of more troops observed this event by remaining remain there owing to foggy and from the southern parts of the at their offices, or class reoins. If bad weather until yesterday morn- province.

they desire to celebrate this event, ing. The machine then continued About 500 Rede were reported they can begin after 5 pm: its way to Canton via Amcy and, killed during the fight last week, All stores and public buildings. Swatow, arriving here at 4.10 yes- 80 were rounded up altre, and were flying the Kuomintang fing❘terday. scores of rifles and machine guns by order of the authorities, and

Air services between Canton and were also captured. Since there theatres as well as roof gardens Hankow are also disrupted by the were several bayonet charges and were instructed to charge half of inclemency of the weather and "over the top" the "casualties to the usual prices for admission had visibility. The Junker aero- the provincial troops are about Even the Air Carnival on Hol Chu plane of the Eurasta" Corporation the same.

Reclamation reduced the price of failed to arrive here ore Friday and General Yu Hon Mou, command admission to ten cents, and there is said to be in Changhua, cap!- ing the Cantonese troops at the will be no further charge for ad-tal of Hanan province. The ma- front, has offered big prizes and mission to see song-and-dance chine is expected here this, after- rewards for the capture dead or shows staged by well-known pro-noon and will probably continue alive of the leading Communist fessional charmers,

Its north-bound trip to-morrow. chieftains or the surrender of However, teachers and students One flight was skipped, as the The following is the solution of Yesterday's puzzle:-

soldiers with arms. Several prin private schools, customs, off-machine was to have left hers last vates had surrendered, with their clais, and newspaper men wanted Saturday morning. Across.-1, Merry: 6, Sugar: 9.

Down1, March 2, R-ever-rifles and were rewarded $50 each. sume celebrations before the sun Alcohol; 10, Rover: 11, Assam: 12, berate; 3. Yards; 4, Scots; 5, Choir: Several surrendered with machine went down, so they declared a Details: 14, Herbs; 15. Sir; 16. Ho-6. S-lash; 7. Gesticulate: 3. Remit: guns, and each was rewarded with holiday to-day. i-st; 17. Chess; 19, O'er; 21, Slump; 13. Alled: 17, Crass; 18, Spear: 19. $100 23. Paddock; 24, Abate: 25. Inane; Odour; 20, Rowdy; 21, Skirt: 22, 26, Asunder; 27, Steer; 28, T-wee-d. I Plead. “

26.--Struck down (8), 27-Unequalled (8),

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DOWN

1.-Band of singers (5). 2--Gratings (5)

TENNIS AS A PROFESSION

The Money Angle,

(Special Air Mall Service)

London, Oct. 26.

While Mr. Perry is making up his mind whether to turn profes- sional, one may recall the history of lawn tennis professionalism and its converts. The passing over of Suzanne Lenglen first brought pro- fessional tennis into prominence. Before that the professional tour- Lament on the Riviera was an affair of little importance, with the brothers. Burke. Najuck, Ramillon, the Kozeluh brothers. and then Nusslein as star turns. The Duke of Connaught would present the cup, and one remem- bers how he would say a few words to the competitors, first in English, then in French, then in German, all with equal facility.

12. Resembling (4). 15. Scottish seaport (4). 16-Bird of prey (4). 18.-Baffle (5), 19. A hit on target (5), 20.-Display of temper (5). 21-Grey with age (5). 22.-Flavour (5). 23.--Finished (5).

JAPAN'S BUDGET

DISPUTE

Tax On Surplus Earnings

Some of the prisoners are raw recruits, and many of them hard- ly know how to handle a ride."

POSTAL SERVICE

Increased Income

Nanking, Nov. 5,

In addition to the expansion of the postal service, the income of the Fostal Administration has im- proved considerably, during the 22nd year (1933), according to Mr. Finance, Mr. S. Fuji, is planning. Kuo Hsin-sung, Director-General

Tokyo, November 6. Japanese newspapers to-day re- ported

the that

Minister of

bond

a surplus earnings tax hoping to avold

issues which will seriously hamper industries.

The newspapers predict that Mr. Fuji will become the centre of

in political manoeuvring

the special 'session of the Diet unless the session adjourns immediately after approving reiler measures.

Ministries' Outery ·

of Posts, in a report to the Minis- try of Communications.

The total revenue of the Direc- torate-General of Posts in the 20th year (1931) exceeded $33 mii- llons (excluding the surplus from the postal remittances

FOOCHOW-MAMOI BUS SERVICE

Foochów. Nov. 4. Omnibus service on the new highway linking up Foochow, the provincial capital of Fukten, with Mamol, the coastal port, wil be

the operated on 11th inst, it is announced.

Survey work of all the roads in the suburbs of this city is nearing Soldiers of the 37th completion. Division will be put on the fob of road-building.

The Highway between Klenyang and Shaowu, in northern Fukien,

has also been completed and is to traffic expected to be opened. shortly--- Buo Min

services). ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS

Nanking, Nov. 5.

but the expenditures amounted to over $40 milions.

In 1933, the situation worsened

Draft estimates for next year as a result of the Japanese oc- compiled by the Finance Ministry and referred to the Cabinet Coun-cupation of the three North-east

era Provinces (Liaoning, Kirin ell for approval, represent a severe and Hellungklang) atid Jehol with cut in the new demands, by the the result that the "total revenue

Ministries. various

Hence 2

dropped to. $31 millions. clamarous outery is now being raised for an increase in the new

The War and Navy offices are

sald to demand Y.100,000,000 crease each, while the Foreign Affairs and other ministries are also demanding increases from ¥.2,000,000 to "Y.15,000,000.

In 1931 Tilden became a profes-estimates. sional and was successful in com- mercialising his unique personality and position in the game, and he prevailed on Keith Gledhu (doubles champion in the United States with Vines) and such pro- minent amateurs as Bruce Barnes to join him. Fresh attraction was "the acquisition of Ellsworth Vines:

then Cochet succumbed (after passing his zenith). Now if Perry Joined, his meeting with 'Vines would certainly be a drawing card, and in the United States, where one la dealing with, a continent. there is certainly scope for taking much money. Perry could make money also from the flims he has asked to make, as Tiden been

did.

Mr. Perry's Hesitation

One can understand how our leading player is torn between wishing to help to keep the Dayls Cup and to avail himself of this opportunity to become rich and Independent. Perry is 25 now, and he is reckoned a veteran, as Lott is at 29. A fall and a sprained ankle, knee trouble, a sprained wrist (as Sidney Wood had) and he is out of the game. Once out, what then? He is the world's best player to-day; the game cannot offer him greater triumphs. Alexander can afford to retire with his future assured and able to play the game he loves in company with professionals.

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PRISON MANAGEMENT REFORM

Canton, November 12.-The Pro- vincial High Court issued an ordinance last Saturday to its various subordinate organs order- ing them to pressingly reform the system of prison management..

The ordinance sets forth the following pointa: (1) To separate the "old" prisoners from the new- comers so as to prevent extortion from the former, (2) to" provide work for the prisoners, (3) to allot

Last week, however, the earnings totalled over $33,300,000, sufficient to balance the expenditure.

The quantity of mail matter last year also increased by more than 40,000,000 as compared with the previous year.

Now buildings for the post of- ces in Chengtu, Changsha and Wuchang. respective provincial capitals of Szechuan, Hunian and been completed or Hupeh, have are nearing completion. A plece. of land 10 mows in area in the" Civic Centre at Klangwan, Shẳng- hai, has also been designated for the erection of a new post office. Kuo Min.

DECLINE IN SALE OF FRESH MILK

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Canton, Nov. 10. %

prisoners rations instead of money. Owing to the increasing tarports

Central Press,

milk is daily on the incressa.

Up to date, a total of 194 élec- tric power companies in the coun- try has registered with the Gov- ernment, according to statistics. compiled by the National Racon- struction Commission

65 power plants are to be found in the province of Kiangsu, 66 in Cheklang, 11 in Anhwel, 5 Kiangsi, 8 in Hupeh, 5 in Hunan, 3 in Szechuan, 3 in Fuklen, 3 in Kwangtung. 1 in Yunnan, 10 in Hopel, 7 In Shantung, 2 in Honari, 3 in Shansi, 1 in Charhar 2 in Buiyuan - Kuò Min.

CHIENTANG RIVER TO BE BRIDGED

Hanchow, Nov. 2. Construction work on the pro- jected from bridge across the Chientang River here will be for- mally started on the 10th inst., It is announced.

The Ministry of Raliways, the National Economic Council and the Chekiang Provincial Govern- ment and other interested public organizations have been requested by the Committee in charge to

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There is no storm or gale any- where in the vicinity of Canton. Viability had been, unfavourable during the past two days, and people here are "complaining that the weather is humid and overcast Uke in spring. Such phenomenon is unusual during this part of the year.

FARMS FLOODED IN CHIHLI

River Overflows Banks

Tientsin, November 4. Over 7,000 mow of farm lands in the district of Chinghal, south of Tientsin, have been inundated as a result or the sudden collapse of a portion of the Yungting Ho River. Heavy `damage has been done to the crops.

Besides petitioning for im- mediate rehabilitation measures, the people in the area has also appealed to the District Govern- ment of Tientsin for personal relief.

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According to a message from Yutten, zortheastern Chihil, B total of over 1,000 mow of wheat felds along the banks of the Sungcheng Ho, a branch of the Huanhsiang Ho, has also been submerged with the breach of part of the river dyke..

CIVILIZING THE LAI -

ABORIGINES · ·

Canton, Nov. 10.

(4) to appoint officials to give of foreign tinned milk and cream send delegates to attend the cere- talks to prisoners for their re- and the low prices at which they muny

It is reported that the Pacifica- formation, (5) to take precaution are being sold, coupled with at-The bridge, which is to be built tion Commissioner Chan Hon against escape of prisoners, and tractive popular Chinese trade under the joint auspices of the Kwong is leading an expedition to (6) to pay attention to the health marks and designs, it is reported Ministry of Railways and the Che- the country of the Lai aborigines, of prisoners.--

that the consumption of imported klang Provincial Government, and is taking with him supplies will span the Chientang River of salt, clothes, towels, etc. in The first to suffer by this com-connecting the Hangchow Station motor transports for distribution petition are the manufacturers of of the Shanghal-Hangchow-Ning- amongst the different tribes. home-made tinned milk, and some po Railway with the Tingkianz Bealdes the work of befriending have been forced to wind up their Station of the Hanchow-Klang and civilising the aborigines, Com- business."

shan (Chekising-Kiangat) Raliway missioner Chan will take photo- The cost of the project will graphs of the Lat country and its by the Municipal government in and cold drinks are using import total $5,500,000, of which loans for glorious scenery, and also scenes order to promote the planting,ac-ed tinned milk instead of fresh $2 millions have been secured of the daily life and habits of the tivities of the people will be milk owing to the cheapness, and from the National Economic formally opened by Mayor Liu this has greatly injured the busi-Council, $2 millions from Shang-aborigines in their homer in the

mountains Chi-wen at noon to-day,

ness of native dairy farms and hai banking circles, and 31,5 mil-

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

Canton, November 12-The 3rd Chrysanthemum Show sponsored

Tilden does it and likes it, and remarked that Perry was the only other player he knew. who could play as much and enjoy it as much, for "Fred really ukes play-the ing tennis, as I do." We shall soon know if money, so to speak, has talked loud enough.

Again, the retailers of ice cream.

demanity Funds

Up to the present hundreds of dealers in fresh milk, and it is lions from the British, Boxer In- varieties of chrysanthemum for also reported that the shortage of

exhibition and many prizes fresh cows milk will be detrimen presented by government officials have been received Central Press.

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It understood that the steel structural materials will be Im ported; from Great Britain

After visiting Ling Mun, Com- missioner Chan will proceed to Finger Mountains, the Five and he expects to be back in Hothow in a month's time-

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