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NOTICE.

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HONG KONG WATER SUPPLY.

T is hereby notified that com

I' mencing on Sunday, 28th May,

and until farther notice, the boars of supply in the district West of Eastern Street will be

8 A.M. to 10. A.M.

and 4 P.M. to 8 P.M.

BIRTH MCLENNAN-On May 18, 1935, at the Country Hospital, Shang- hai, to Mr. and Mrs. F. Mc- Lennan, a son

ENGAGEMENT

BONHAM-WALTER-The engage- ment is announced between Lieut, H. T. R. Bonham, R.N... second son of Lieut.-Col, and Mrs. C., B. Bonham, of Chapel St. Clare, Penzance, and Wini- fred Georgina, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Walter. of La Maison de Hant, St. Sampson's, Gurney. late Shanghai, China,

MARRIAGE

of

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, HAY 25, 1935.

COLLISION IN HARBOUR

Sampan Damaged

Damage to the extent of $50 was sustained by Class 1 boat No AGV when it was involved in a collision in the Central Fairway in the harbour at about 4.30 p.m. yester- day.

For further particulars as to pro- AIRD-HARPER. — On April 24, Fairway and going towards the perties affected, please apply to the Office of the Water Authority.

The present 10 hours per day supply to the remaining portion of the City will continue until further notice.

R. M. HENDERSON,

Water Authority. Public Works DEPARTMENT. Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1935.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

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LIMITED.

• Dedinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above

of

Campany will be held at the Com. pany's Offices, P. & Building on Tues lay, the 4th June, 1935, at Neon, for the purpose of receiving The Report of the General Managers

with I Statement together Accounts to the 3'st December, 1934. The Transfer Books of the Cbm. pany will be Closed from Saturday, 1st June, to Tuesday, 4th June 193, both days inclusive.

DOUGLAS LAERAIK & CO.,

General Managers, Hong Kong, 22nd May, 1935..

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THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & 0ODOWN CO, LTD

1935, at the Old Parish Church. Renfrew, by the Reverend J. F. Marshall. M.C.. M.A.. James Wilson Aird, M.B., Ch. B.. elder, son of Dr. and Mrs. Aird, 203 "Southbrae Drive. Glasgow W3. to Ruth, youngest daughter of the late Andrew Robertson Harper, Town Clerk of Ren- frew, and Mrs. Harper. Mill- burn House, Rentrew.

DEATH

COX-On May 19, 1935, at Tokyo. Japan. Elizabeth. beloved wife of Mr. Melville James Cox.

Editorial and Business Office: 11,

Ice House Street. Tel. 30251.

Night Editor (Wanchai Office):

Tel. 24511,

London Office: 33, Fleet Street.

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The master of the boat, Lo Kam. 83. years old, stated that as his boat was under way in the Central

Pottinger Street Pier, it was struck on the starboard side by a steam launch whose identity was un- known but is said to belong to the Wang Kee firm of 36 Connaught

CORRESPONDENCE BRITISH EMPIRE AND

Lall letters intended for publicu- tion must be accompanied by the for publication, unless so desired, Į but as evidence of good faith --En.j

SANITARY BOARD ELECTION

To the Editor, "The. Hong Kong Daily Press"]

Sir-It is with regret that I learned that Dr. Ip Kam Wa's nomination was irregular in that the proposer, Mr. Wong Yiu Tung, JP., not being an elector was not entitled to make the nomination. The fact of the case is that the nomination was handed in to the Registrar of the Supreme Court by Mr. Wong Yiu Tung personally on the morning of Tuesday, May 21, The launch which was towing but the nominating party was not four other junks at the time was notified of the irregularity until-3 going in the direction of Yaumati. p.m. on Wednesday, 2 hours after There was no casuality on board the time has expired for sending and the occupants of the sampan in nominations. This certainly, to were all rescued. The sampan my mind," Justifies rectification of which, is at present waterlogged lathe nomination even though it is fying to the Yaumati typhoon all over now. shelter.

Road Central.

MOTOR ACCIDENT ·

A Chinese male, Cheng Tim was last night admitted to the Gov- ernment Civil Hospital suffering from shock and abrasions after being knocked down by motor car

Has not the Registrar of the Supreme Court and the Governor In Council, discretionary power to allow rectification, under the cl cumstances like the present? If so, I hope they will use their dis- cretion to meet this case.

There is

other remedy. Perhaps out of a sense of fair play or chivalry, the other candidate might intervene by informing the

one

IPS. No. 2298 belonging to the Hong authorities that he has no objec-

The Baily Press.

Hong Kong, May 25, 1935.

THE PEACE EXPERT

Due to the fact that the world is now beset with alarms and. anxieties, it has almost forgot- ten the Disarmament Conference though it is still very much in

was Kong Hotel Garage which driven by Lt. James of the Royal Navy at the time.

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The accident occurred at the Junction of Hennessy Road and Johnston Road near Glimman's fill- ing station at about 9 p.m. It was stated that the man hesitated in crossing the road and was to blame for the mishap.

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COMMUNIST SITUATION

With the

Canon, May 24.

tion to having the nomination rectified and having a new elec- tion. I do not know whether he He might has one so already. have. If not, I have a feeling that he will

One other point crops up from this case. Mr. Wong Yiu Tong, a Justice of Peace is not on the jury

list, because he has not sufficient

knowledge of English. Quite right for it would be most appalling to suspect that members of the jury do not understand the language of the trials. Mr. Wong is unfor-

an elector under Part II. This

CONSIGNES & OWNERS of existence and Mr. Arthur Hender-

Cargo in the Company's Go-son is still its chairman. He has (From Our Special Correspondent) tunately also not qualified to be downs are hereby notifed that on even found time to leave the post and after 27th May, 1935, delivery of of danger at Geneva and recently cargo will be made to Praya Wall, he was able a little to reassure the lorry or direct to dealers' "premises good people of Scarborough on the

y the Company on request and receipt of instructions with Bills of Laling or Delivery Orders. Detaila of charges for these services have been sent to all the Company's clients. The rates are lower than those usually charged now. No coolies, other than those in the Cou pany's employ will be available for employment. on the ompany's premises.

Dealers employing a permanent staff of coolies may take delivery from Godown with their own men as in the past.

.H. CRAPNELL,

Secretary, Hong Kong, 24th May, 1835."

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CHINA TRADE FAIR

Lady Southorn Opens Meeting

The Arst meeting of the Anglo Chinese Women's Committee of the British Empire and China Trade Fair was held at 10.30 am. On Thursday at Government

House, and was graciously opened by Lady Southorn, C.BE. Prest- dent of the Committee.

Lady Southern expressed the Committee's desire to further the

aims of the Women's Conference

to be held in connection with the Trade Fair in December, after

which she turned the business of the meeting over to Lady Shenton,

Chairman of the Committee.

The purpose of the meeting was. to discuss plans for the Women's Conferance, which will be Inau- gurated the second week of the Fair-from the 9th to the 18th of December and to formulate a de- finite programme of welcome and entertainment for the women from all parts of the Empire and Dominions who will be in Hong Kong at that time.

The object of the Women's

Conference during the Trade Fair is to make it possible for the women of China to meet the Wo- men of the British Empire, to be- come acquainted with their various points of view and to establish a mutual understanding and friend- ship.

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·The Discussion

As Lady Shenton took over the business of the meeting, she made the motion that, "Those present at the meeting agree unanimous- ly that the aims of the Women's

Conference at the Trade Fair should be fully supported, and that the Committee will be pleased to welcome the women delegates and to entertain them to the best of their ability." This motion was seconded by Mrs. R. H. Kote-

NEWS SUMMARY

Five Japanese amateur wrestlers passed through Hong Kong yester- day en route to Europe where they intend to give some exhibitions in their national art of wrestling. Page 11.

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The annual general meetings of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd. the China Fire Co., Ltd. and the Insurance Co..

British Traders'. Ltd. were held yesterday.

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News items published in the "Government Gazette" appear on

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Chinese Ladies on ancient customs Insurance of their country, welfare work for women, education and the differ- ences between Old China and Young China

The International Club. repre- sented at the meeting by Mrs. L. Dunbar, Mrs."D. M. Biggar. Mrs. HF. Sommers, Mrs. Peter Tod and Mrs. W. A. Cornell, volunteered to entertain the delegates at a Tea to be held in their Clüb. Rooms, and arrangements were discussed for other social functions, tours about the city and boat trips around the Island.

It WRY agreed that stands donated by the Fair to charitable organizations should receive ten per cent, of the proceeds from the sale of goods by those societies.

Final Preparations

In addition to the British Em- pire being eminently represented by Lady Southern and Lady Shen- ton, the following ladies represent- ed the Dominions:Mrs. I B. Trevor and Mrs. J. L. Shellshear, Australia; Mrs. J. B. Newill, South Africa; Mrs. R. D, Walker, Malaya and Mrs. E. N. Reid, Canada.. Two distinguished Indian ladies are being requested to represent their country, but so far there is no sponsor for New Zealand.

Others present at the meeting included Mrs. Y. K. Chow, Mrs. R. H, Kotewall, and Miss Shin Tak Hing, who represented China; Mrs. Alfred Macfadyen and Mrs. Beatrice Thompson. *

Following Ught refreshments of tea and cakes, the meeting was adjourned until September, when Mrs. Thompson, who is in charge of the organization of the Trade Fair, returns to Hong Kong from au extensive tour of Canada, New York and England on behalf of the

Fair. At this time definite ar- rangements will be made for the completion of the programme,,, and Mrs. Thompson will have many Interesting things to relate with reference to her trip and final pre- parations for the official opening

The meeting was then thrown open to discussion and a tentative vote, unless he understands Eng-gesting booths for exhibitions of

programme was drawn up, sug ish or is professional man. I

gardening, Arts and Crafts, a Baby hope the Government will not fall.

Show, Cake-making demonstra- in the near future, to correct this

tions. Lectures and informal talks injustice.-Yours, etc.,

to be given by representative i in December,

Hong Kong, May 24,

VOTER.

return of General means that a Chinese, with a good wall Chiang Kai Shek to Chungking. Chinese education, owning property It is believed in well-informed cir and carrying important business acute peace crisis." There was

cles here that a general offensiven Hong Kong, is not entitled to no doubt that the world, was against the Reds under Hsu reverting to its old bad bellicose Hsiang Chien and Chu Teh will be ways and Mr. Henderson found it launched. Chu Teh and his band necessary. an expert, to considerare located at Sat Chang in how an atmosphere making for South-western Szechuen and Hsu stable peace" could be restored. Hsiang Chiên's men are located at In his view Mr. Henderson felt | Ching Pien River with Pei Chuen that there were several measures as their headquarters. Both Com. which were more or less impera- munist units are attempting to ga tive, and Germany's return to the westward in the direction of Sai League and her acceptance of all Hong province. the obligations of the Covenant, Kiang Yu was formerly the he thought, was one of the in-stronghold of Hsu Hsiang Chien. dispensable" measures. Mr. Hen-who retreated westward after be derson failed to explain, however, ing driven out of that town. The how this indispensable measure provincial forces In Szechuen could be achieved, which, in the and the Nanking detachments are opinion of many, was a pity. An- hoping to prevent the Red ban- other of these measures "was that dits from escaping to Sa) Hong. Germany "must contribute active- At the same time, Nanking forces harbour. ly to the organisation" of collective security in Europe." words which | may be somewhat vague in their meaning but have nevertheless a very comforting sound. Last but not the least, and incidentally it is

here that we come to the real point," the Disarmament Con- ference must go on with its great task and must be made productive of an effective convention."

WOMAN RESCUED FROM HARBOUR

11 Suffering from shock and im- mersion, Chan 60 a 23-year-old female residing at No. 71 Sha Po Road, second door was admitted last night to the Kowloon Hospital after she was rescued from the

Man Lok from Hong to Hunghom and accidentally fell overboard. A seaman from the launch dived in and rescued her

DR. KUNG EXPLAINS

THE BUDGET

Payment For Loan Redemption

Press (Copyright).]

in Nortera Yunnan art crossing The unfortunate woman was the Chin Sa Klang to 'get int travelling aboard the steam launch | [Special to the "Hong Kong. Daily clal burden of the Government as Szechuan. The Reds are "at. Sal Chang about 60 miles North of the Chin Sa Klang. A concerted drive by the Nanking and provin clad forces will disperse these Red elements, according to cffelai re- porta from Chungking.

CANTON TRANSPORT

well as the people through® pay- ments of interest year by year. Moreover, there is no absolute necessity for such a loan, at the present juncture. Through a po-

tide over her financial stringency. China United Press (by mail).

Nanking, May 16. Dr. H. H. Kung, Minister of Finance, in an Interview, said that measures for balancing the Nation- al Budget for the 24th fiscal yearlicy of retrenchment, China could ure still under considération. The National Government, Minister Kung said, has to pay "over $200 millions each year for loan redemp- tion. Therefore, the budget can only be balanced by reducing ex- |penditure "and opening up new cources of revenue if resort to bor- rowing is to be avoided. The Gov- leased by an official of the Can-ernment is considering. In the first ton Municipal Government, which has now decided to continue the place, to reduce 20 per cent of the administrative expenditure for the present bus system.

General Men Chun Yao was re- proved by General Chiang for fallure to fight the Reds, and now General Teng Shik Hou is repri(From Our Special Correspondent) manded for similar negligence. This military discipline will speed up the campaign against the Com

unists it is believed,

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Canton, May 24. The report concerning the operation of trackless tram cars for Canton was prematurely re-

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A committee of experts of the next fiscal year in order to balance Municipal Government has found the budget, Dr. Kung added. that it is more practicable to As to the second measure, Minis- operate buses rather thar. tramter Kung said that the proposed in

other Or

FACTORY INSPECTION

In Foreign Settlements Urged

"A dinner and dance was held at the Peninsula Hotel last night in celebration of Empire Day.

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Despite the inclement weather, Second the programme of the Annual Inter-Scholastic Union Athletic Sports Was continued yesterday at the S.C.A.A. stadium. Caroline HI

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The rain yesterday Interfered considerably with the lawn bowls programme and only one match (in the rinks competition was This resulted th played.

a win for A. Brocksbank's four against. H. Nish's rink by the narrowest possible margin-19 shots to 18.

the

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for Handicaps

Seventh Extra Race Meeting which will take place at Happy Valley on Saturday. June 1. were issued by the Hong Kong Jockey Club last evening. They will be found on

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LOCAL AND GENERAL

A tea dance will be held at Repulse Bay Hotel to-morrow st 4.30 p.m. There will be a halt hourly bus service on Sunday

afternoon.

The annual, general meeting of the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals will be held at the Private Room. Lane Crawford's Restaurant on Wednesday, May 29 at 5.30 p.m.

A fire which broke out about 2 o'clock yesterday morning at the Sam Ming towel factory, No. 104. Fook Wah Street, Shaukiwan, com- pletely gutted the premises, and destroyed all the stock. The alarm was raised by neighbours, and four fokls of the shop, who were asleep, were decidedly lucky to make their escape. Four fire appliances soon arrived on the scene, but the blaze had taken a strong hold on the building. The fire was eventually got under control within an hour.

NATIONAL ATHLETIC.

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MEETING

Expenese for the National Athle- tic Meeting to be held in the Civil Centre Stadium at Klangwan. on October 10, have been fixed $200,000, by the Standing Com- mittee of the Preparatory Com mittee, at a meeting presided over by Mayor Wu Te Cheb, Vice-Pre- sident and Director of the Pre- paratory Committee.

Messrs. Pan Kung Chan, J. Choy, and Shen Yi, respectively Commissioners of Education, Fin- ance and Public Works for Greater Shanghai, W. Z. Sung, Secretary-

and - General of the Committee.

of the Tung Ta Ya. architect Stadium, were entrusted with the task of formulating a detailed es- timate.'

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Although all these musts sound very impressive, the question re- mains as to how they are going to be enforced. Is Germany to be lussped and corralled into the League of Nations? And what contribution can this country make to "collective security" other than armed force? There is rio need

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily another reminder that as usual

Press" (Copyright).1 stressing the fact that "Joint de-

the Colony's water supply is "run

Nanking, May 16. clarations." formulas and

The Central Bureau of Factory even ning rather low." Other districts atmospheres do not help in any

lu Hong Kong will still be getting

Inspection under the Ministry of way whatever unless they have some solid backing for if we can-

the 6-11 a.m. and 4-9 pm. summly

Industry has despatched a com whereas Kowloon, who actually

come tax will be enforced as soon inunique to the Director of the In- not contribute to collective security supply some of the water, is on May 30 tenders will be

cars. It is now decided that on

as the Central Poitical Council ternational Labour Boureau, re- by the power to secure it, then we stricter ration as their hours of

accepted

Dr. C. T. Wang, Dr. Chu Min-I, cannot contribute at all. If this

to operate the bus routes for 1938. approves the scheme. Even in the questing him to use his best entorts supply are from 6-9 in the mona-

to bring about a satisfactory set- Messrs. Lef Chen, Pan Kung Chan. should be so, then what of Dis-ings and 4.30 to 7.30 in the ever-

The present franchise will expire countries which have a much more

tlement of the question of factory W Z. Bung. Gunson Hob and Hsu highly organized bureaucracy than armament? In point of fact thatings.

by the end of the year. method had already been given a

There will be

a stipulation in this country, the collection of inspection in the foreign settle-Pei Huang were appointed: mem- bers of the Prizes Committee, Mr. trial but it was a failure and we loon are not given the same hours must not use kerosene

It seems unreasonable that Kow- the new franchise that the buses come tax is one of the most dim-ments in Shanghai.

cult problems of the inland revenue After expressing appreciation of Yung Chi Shao was made an ad- have gone down and down unti even the pacific Prime Minister

of supply as Hong Kong especially cheap fuel which discharges smoke system. It entails a scrupulously the valuable help rendered by the ditional member of the Contest aa Hong Kong is actually drawing and smell that are very disagree-honest and distinterested civil ser- experts sent by the International Committee. became alarmed.

water from them. The trouble is able to the public. There is no vice, very close contact with all the

Labour Bureau, the Communique

Kuo Min Now, having lost a great deal of

that when a constant supply was provision in the present contract various sections of the population, pointed out that considerable pro- leeway, we are trying to go up allowed during the Jubilee Celebra- with bus companies whereby their and a deep sense of responsibility gress has been made in the pro- again. What is the use then,

tions we had some 250,000 to 300,000 vehicles are required to use only among the people themselves, if gramme of factory Inspection plants in such areas by Chinese more people in Hong Kong and as gasoline. In any event, the Poll- there is to be an avoidance of end-China. The first stage of the pro- officials, according to Chinese fRC-

weather then was much tical Research Institute, an official less resort to the Courts and vari- graathe has already inspection in, tory inspection law, thus nullify warmer than at present, the com- body, is investigating this point ous other methods of asserting China. The first stage of the pro-ing to a very serious extent the ap- munity were turning on the water and may prohibit the use of kero authority. Therefore, it is up to gramme has already been complication of the measures taken by "ad lb," thus using up more of sene,

the people of, this country to co-pleted in Weihaiwel, Hankow, Pel the National Government to the water than we can afford to All the buses here have been operate with the Government in ping. the Greater Shanghal Muni- ameliorate the condition of todus- spare. To put the matter in a converted into the kerosene fuel putting through this second step cipality and the province of Ronan, trial workers in this country. The nutshell, the Kowloonites are system which is half the price of balancing the budget for the while it is also expected to be communique adds that the matter getting only six hours supply pettol Kerosene is not good to coming fiscal year.

realized in other cities and pro- | will be brought up at the forth- against the ten allowed Hong the motor, which is required to With regard to the proposal, for vinces in the very near future. coming International Labour Con- Kongitea. We wonder if the au-. be overhauled and repaired from the conclusion of an international The question of factory inspec ference by the Chinese delegation thorities think the Kowloon people time to time. The Political Re-loan, Minister Kung said that tion in the foreign settlements of and expressed the hope that the require less washing than their search Institute is impressed by though some countries were willing Shanghai has, however, remained Director of the Bureau will use his Hong Kong friends. We hope that the fact that the price of petrol to extend the loan, he personally unsettled. The authorities in these good offices to bring about a satis- the matter will be rectided without is cheap now and that it does does not favour the idea, because foreign settlements refuse to per-factory settlement further nagging.

not tive out bad odour.

It would merely increase the finan" mit inspection of the factories and China United Press (by mail),

of talking about Disarmament? Nevertheless the Conference must

go on with its great task of ploughing the sands if only for the reason that Mr. Henderson is its chairman, and nothing must be allowed to interrupt its sessions

or rather its vacations.

THE WATER SUPPLY

The notice to the effect that on

and after Sunday, May 26, the hours of water supply for districts west of Eastern Street will be from 6–10- alm, and 4-8 pm, is- but

the

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