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ACROSS

1.-Flickering (7). 4.--Doubly (7).

9.-Farm building (4). 11.-Manifest (4). 14-Insane faher (5).

15. Kind of jest (3).

17. To arrive at (5)

18. Prolix (7).

19-Foretell (4).

20. Small bay (4).

22.-Supple (7).

25.-A possessive case' (5).

27. Tree (3).

28. The same (5).

30. Trines W

32.Where we are (4)..

33.-One who directs (7).

34.-Reprimand (7).

DOWN

1.Freshwater fish (5).. 2.-Kinsman of Naomi (4). 3-Sister (3),

5-Try to persuade (3), 6. Disengaged (4).

7-A royal dukedom (5).

8. Smear (4).

9.-One may press the point, and

proved becomes a "neat boy" (anagram) (7). 10-Merry-making (7). 12. Come before (7).

13.-Simplicity (7). -

15. Tedious (5), "

16-Not by any means (5). 21.--Bluster (5).

23-Deception (4).. 24-Smithy (5).

26J6 (4)

29 Place for a pupů (4). 31-Plead (3).

32.-Go Quickly (3).

The following is the solution of yesterday's puzzle: Across., Self-complacent: 9. Down-1, Sycophants; 2. Limit; Comfort; 10. Suppose; 11 Hat; 13, 3, Coot; 4. Moth; 5. List; 8. Cop- Pate; 15, Sereric; 16. Glitter; 17. per; 7, Niobe; 8. Relentless: 12, Al- Augury: 18, Spot: 21, Urn: 24. Trot- ter; 14, Fly: 15, Sea; 15. Gratis; 18. ter: 25, Outline; 26. Plaster of Ghoul: 20, Prior: 21, Urge: 22. No

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ENGINEERING LABORATORY

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a laboratory, to be called your name. I am sure this fact is a source of great gratification to all of us,

You, Sir, have referred to the engineering graduates who go to England to become apprentices. We have had a certain number of such apprentices and I am proud to be able to say that not a single one of them has failed to make good (Applause). That being so, we do feel it a bit hard that there should be, as it were, a preference for those who come from other parts of China, over our engineers in connection with these student apprenticeships,

Pour Excellency is, I am sorry to think, shortly retiring, but we hope, and, indeed we know, that Your Excellency in England would

Seth, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Knight Prof. and Mrs. J. L. Sheilshear, Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Middleton Smith, Mr. Tang. Shlu Kin The Hon. Mr. E. Taylor, The Hon. Dr. and Mis. Tso Seen Wan, Rt. Rev. Bishop Valtorta, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, Mr. and Mrs. B. Wong Tape, His Hon. Mr. P. Jacks, Hon. Mr. D. W Tratman, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. C. North, Mr. and. Mrs... E. IL P. Lang, Mr. and Mrs. Wynne-Jones. Mr. and Mrs. T. 5. Whyte-Smith, Mr. J. W. Franks, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Evans, Dr. Mrs. and Miss Strahan, Mr and Mrs. B Igglesden, Mr. and Mrs. A 8. Mac- Kichan, Flight Lt and. Mrs. Mur- ray, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Binnie, Mr. and Ms. F. J Shervell, Mr. J. Ormiston, Mr. J

HỒNG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, DECEMBER `8, 1934.

CURRENT

FORTHCOMING

CONGRESS

Another Telegram "To Central

'From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, Dec. 7.

six members of the central committees of the Kuomintang. who do not hold any government position here, left yesterday after- noon for Nanking to attend the ath plenary session of the Kuo- mintang Central Executive Com- mittee on December 10,

These six members are Messrs Teng Ching Yang, Chan Chu Chl, Kwan Su Jen, Tsai Kwang Shui, Li Y, En and L. Jen Jen, They sailed ап the President Grant from Hong Kong to-day and will arrive Nanking on December 10. As usual, none of the Important leaders here is able to go on the pretext of pressure of oficial du- ties.

Twenty-seven members of the Kuomintang central committees staying in the South-west or sup- porting its stand sent a joint tele- gram last night to the Central

forth Authorities setting

their views on national peace ärd unity. The telegram is also addressed to. those members attending the fifth plenary session of the Kuomin- tang on December 10.

NEWS FROM CHINA

KIANGNAN RAIL OIL IMPORT

WAY COMPANY

To Link China's Richest Provinces

Wuhu, (By Mail). With the completion of the Nan- king-Shaoan Railway which is now under construction by the Klang- nan Railway Company, another trunk line will be added to the net-

TARIFF

Full Oil And Kerosene

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Canton, Dec. 8: Notwithstanding that the Soută- west Political Council has informed the Chinese customs that for the time being fuel of with 89 per work of railways in China

Starting from Nanking the pro- cent, kerosene is to be assessed as

line extends, as far, as

fuel oil, importers of such füel off fected Shaoan on the extreme southern into Canton are liable to pay the barder of Fukien province, traver-import tariff on the same rate as sing four of the richest provinces kerosene oll and not as fuel off, it

was reported to-day. of China, Kiangsu, Anhwel, Che- klang and Fuklet for a total dis- tance of over 1,000 11"

In view of its great distance the

:

It has been the practice of im- porters to add a little colouring matter in the kerosene oil and then import it as fuel oll in order whole line is divided into five sec- tions for construction, The first to secure a much lower customs duty. This camouflage traïde has section extends from Nanking to Wuhu in Anhwel, construction or been going on for some time and which has already been started. the Ministry of Finance has decld- Part of the roadbed is understooded 'to put a stop to this practice. to have been lald, and the laying of rails will be started as soon as the roadbed for ae whole section Is completed

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The new ruling has been exec- tive since November 18. Apparent ly the shipment is held outside of Canton as none has arrived since that date. Payment of oil duties is made at the Taishan customs station which is under the jurisdic- tion of the Kowloon custams.

Construction work at this section for which over 10,000 workers are engaged is in charge of Yu Ching Engineering Company,

Why the South-west Political The greatest piece of engineering i work consists of a bridge across the 1 Council asks the Canton customs Tangtu River in Anhwet. It is es-

to adhere to the old rate, which is in favour of the Kwangtung Pro- timated that the whole section will

vincial Government is seeking a be completed by next March.

$10,000.000 H.K. loan from the

three leading foreign oll corpora- tions for military expenses.

It is stated that the loan is to be

The second section extends from Sunchiafo in Anhwel Wahu- to which has already been completed and was formally opened to traffic on November 28th It formed ori- section of the Wuhu- ginally a Chapu Rallway, a line traversing Anhwel and Chekiang provinces, but owing to financial stringency the subject under negotiations is

secured by the property of the Canton electric power station and its receipts and by the tax on kero- sene which is about 33 Mex, for ten gallons. Another report stated that

In substance, the circular tele- gram urges the enforcement of the terms of the Shanghai peace agreement of December. 1531 and the resolutions of the Fourth Na- tional Congress of, the Kuomin- tang which was held following the signing of the peace pact."

The circular telegram points out that the following acts are con- trary to the peace terms and re-

construction of this line has been

the Wuhu-Chapu solution of the Fourth National suspended and Congress viz control of the Ku-Section has been subsequently in-products to be paid by the three

foreign oll companies. ling field headquarters" over the corporated in the projected Nan- five Yuans in Nanking and finan-king-Shaoan Railway.

not a loan but advance tax.on bil

of

However, the non-arrival kerosene and fuel oil since Novem- ber 18 has an adverse effect on the

ctal affairs, the loss of Chinchow Construction of the other three and Jehol, suppression of freedom sections, according to the author-oll tax as security for the Ican. of the press, resumption of rail-ities of the Klangnian Railway way and postal communications Company," will, be started next with Manchukuo, utilisation of spring. The need of a railway Pubile funds for civil war, etc.

Signed by Generals "Chen Tsai Tong, Li Chung Jen, Hu Han Min and others, the telegram stated they are in favour et peace and unly according o the peace terms and Congress resolutions, The Central Authorities are asked to carry out the foregoing provision.

EXCHANGE OF VIEWS

Bnking Kiangsu, Anhwei, Cheklang and Fuklen which form the most productive part of the country, ac cording to the same Railway Com- pany authorities, has long been felt.

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All along the projected Nanking- Shaoan Railway are districts noted for their special, products;, Wuhu, Tangtu and Hsuanchen for rice, Chimen and Liyuan for les, Holl and Chicken for coal, to mention- only a few. The "construction of the Railway, it is believed, will not only supply a natural outlet for the products of these provinces, but also serve as a strong impetus to the development of industries in

be much better for the University Y. Bergne-Coupeland, Mr. and Mrs Dr. Wang Chung Hui this part of the country-

than at present (Loud Laughter). J. D. Butcher, Mr. and Mrs. Denya.

I want to thank Your Excellency. on behalf of all present for having come here this afternoon, It is not often that we can get the no- bility and the gentry of Hong Kong Into these precincts, and we hope tha: now you are here, you will have a good look round, not only over this laboratory but also at the Ho Tung Workshop.

It is often said that our under- graduates are afraid to work but I want to assure you, Sir, that our engineering students do take their coats off and work and are not at all afraid of it. (Applause).

There

THE GUESTS

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In Canton

(From Our Own Correspondent)

Canton, Dec. 6.

Accompanied by Mr. Sun Fo

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"Shanghai, Dec. 1. On his first visit to Shanghai. and

Gen-Liu Hslang, military political leader of Szechuan Prov- Ince, who arrived, from Nanking in company with Gen. Ho Chen-ching.

Commissioner. Pacification

of

Hupeh, Dr. H, H. Kung, Minister of Finance, and several other officials yesterday morning, is planning to make an extensive sight-seeing trip around the city.

In an interview with a repre-

"North-Chin

were present: H. E; the R. Price, Mr. G. E. Herrien, rivered here last night by train í sentative of the

Witchell,

President of the Legislative Yuan, and other officials, Judge Wang ar- from Hong Kong. The judge and his party were guests of honour at South-west Political Council a dinner given by members of the

Reiss, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Dunlop, Mr. and Mrs. S. Simpson, Mr. L. H King, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. James, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Purves, Mr. J. G. Charlton, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Martin, Mr. J. E. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Price, Mr. A. W. Watson,

Dr. Wang Chung Hal, mediator Commander and Mrs. Cowland, Mr. for.a Canton-Nanking entente, this and Mrs. W. Woodward, Mr. E. B. morning exchanged views with Reed, Engineer Capt. R. C. Hugill, high military and civilian officials Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ardron, Mr. and

on the ways and means of a rap- Mrs. E. G. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. prochement between the two fae- Tipple, Mr. L. W. Amps, Mr. and

tions. While nothing has been re- Mrs. H, E. Stone, Mr. and Mrs, F.

vealed through official channels, it A. Joseph. Mr. M. A. Johnson, Mr. is understood that Dr. Wang is i and Mrs. J. C. Mendham, Mr. and

more successful in his present visit Mrs. W. 8. Batley, Mr. and Mrs. H.

than on the previous decasions. G. Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Pelham, Mr. K. S Morrison, Mr. J. A. Plummer, Mr. E

Governor, Sir William Peel, at Major R. L. Withington, Mr. and tended by Capt. R. F. Walter, R.A. Mrs. G. White, Misses (A.D.C.), H.E. Major General and Mrs. Pinguet, Miss Helen Yu, Mr. D. Mrs. O. C. Borrett, the Hon. Sir Cuthbertson, Mr. Tann Wee Han Thomas Southern, CM.G., His Mr. Yeung Wal Wah, Dr. Smalley, Honour Mr. A. D, A. MacGregor, Mrs. A. Fearson, Mr. W. F. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. G. 8. Archbutt, Mr. Mr. J. L. Macpherson, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs, and Miss, Dodwell, The Hon. W. E, Leckie, Dr. and Mrs, G. A. C. Mr. J. P. Braga and Miss Braga, Herklots, Mr. D. F. Davies, The Professor W. Brown, Prófessor and Secretary and Members Graduates Mrs. G. T. Byrne. Mr. and Mrs, P. Association, The Secretary and S. Cassidy, The Hon. Mr. T N. Members HK.U, Club, Dr. and Mrs. Chau, Professor . J. Davis, Prof. Court, Dr. 3. Croot, Dr. Iden and Mrs, K. H. Digby, Mr. Eu Tong Tsoon Kya, Dr. and Mrs. Samy. Sen, Professor and Mrs. L Forster. Dr. Tan Hee Choo, Dr. F. 8. Prot. Mr. and Misses, Gerrard, Dr. Fernando, Dr. Kho Khong Khan Dr. R. M. Cibson, The Hon. Mr. R. M. Guzdar, Hev, Fr. D. Macdonald B., Henderson, Mr. and Mrs, 'Ho Kam Rev. Fr. G. Byrne 8.J., Mr. and Mrs. Tong, Mr. and Mrs. Kan Tong Po. D. W. Morley, Mr. and Mrs. 8. v. The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Kote- Boxer, Mr. and Mrs. I. Day, Mr. F. wall, Mr. Kwok Blu Lau, Mr. and C. Weller Mr. R. R. Campbell, Mr. Mrs. T. H, King, Mr. Li Yik Mut, A. B. Reynolds, Mr. M. A. Cooper. Mr and Mrs. M. K. Lo, The Hon. Mr. G. W. Reeve, Mr and Mrs, Mr, C. G, Mackie, Mr. and Mrs. G. Handyside, Rev. E. L. Allen, Mr. and P. de Martin, The Hon. Mr. J. Owen Mra, Evans, Mr. FL Braga, Mr. and Hughes and Miss Owen Hughes, Mr. Mrs. W. M. Gitting, Mr. and Mrs and, Mrs. P. de Rome, Frofessor and Mrs. L. T. Ride Profonso Mr. and Mrs. R. Robertson, The Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, Mr. G. E. and Mrs. Sayer, Mr. J. H. Mrs, and Miss

Daily News, Gen. Liu stated that the purpose of his visit is to obtain medical treatment and to inspect the construction work pow. being carried on by the City Government and also the areas affected by the

hostilities Bino-Japanese

more than two years ago. He expects to return to Szechuan via Nanking in few days.

"Prospects of an understanding between Canton and Nanking are bright," declared to-day a mem- ber of the mission in a special in terview. "Mr. Hu Han Min is also in favour of national unity and

During his sojourn in Nanking." the Gen. Lip has secured the Govern has favourably considered terms of General Chiang Kai Shek.ment pledge, for adequate political Chairman of the Military Affairs and military assistance. Szechuan Commission. An official statement province is in argent need of funds will be issued by Dr. Wang Chung to finance the Communist-suppres- Hul this afternoon."

slon campaign and rehabitation work This problem, he said, will be satisfactorily. solved following further conferences, with Dr. Kung. On his trip from Szechuan to Nanking, Gen. Liu stated that he has been deeply impressed by the work on building of new roads and others construction activities in Nanking and other places. Upon

It is stated that the leaders here are desirous of reaching an under- standing with the Central Author ties, provided the status quo in the remains unchanged South-west and provided Nanking is sincere for amicable relations with Can- top.

Dr. Wang has to stay in Canton

J. M. Jack, Mr Li Kai Yeung, Mr. for some time before depnite his return to Szechuan, he is to

Blu Ho Ming, Mr. L A. Blivs, Mr. R. Tisaington, Mr. Wong Ping Kwan, Mr. M. A Xavier, Mr. Wong Kwok Leung.

agreement can be concluded, At devise construction measures to be the moment, all the talk is ached in earnest together with preliminary, and concrete propos- the anti-Communist and rehabt- als will be taken up later.

ation programinies.

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