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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

R.

HONG KONG WATER SUPPLY.

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is hereby notified but com menting on Saturday, 1st June, and until further notice, the hours f supply in all districts on the Island will be

6 AM to 9 A.M. and 4.30 PM. to 7.30 P.M.

R. M. HENDERSON,

Water Anthority,

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Hong Kong, 30th May, 1935.

BANK HOLIDAY.

NOTICE.

NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN

that the Plain Dealing Com- pany (1984) (in Chinese know as "AA") having failed to publish the 7th issue of the monthly magazine of this Chamber pursuant of th contract entered into on the 21st day of March, 1935, this Cham- ber have cancelled the wail contract appointing

the Plain Dealing Company (1984) as the advertising managers and publishers of its monthly magazina.

This Chamber itself will, ua' from this date, publish the said magazine, and its former representative, Mr. T. M. Ho is henceforth authorised to secure advertisements and Mr. Yek

[3372❘ fees.

Accordance with Government Ordinance.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1935.

DKATIIS

CLARE-On April 15, 1995, at 86. Norfolk Road, Epping, N.S.W.. Australia, Percival Reuben Clare (late of Shanghai, China) dearly loved husband of Grace and loving father of John and Barbara, aged 39 years,

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UNTER-On May 24, 1935, at the Country Hospital, Shanghai, Patricia Elleen, aged 8 years, dearly beloved daughter of Mes. Hunter and the late Superin- tendent James Hunter. S.M.P,

Editorial and Business Office: 11,

Ice House Street, Tel. 30251. Night Editor. (Wunchal Office):

Tel. 24511.

E.C. 4.

Jeg Lam to collect the advertising London Office: 53, Fleet Street.

Dated this 30th day of May, 1985.

THE CHINESE CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE....

The EXCHANGE 3567]

BANKS will be CLOSED for the TRANSACTION of PUBLIC RUSI- NESS on MONDAY, 3rd JUNE, 1935 The Birthday of His Majesty The King

Hong Kong, 30th May, 1935,

CHAN PING AU.

Secretary,

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

(8566 THE

THE GREAT THE EASTERN EXTENSION

LESTRALASIA CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, "LIMITED. ASSOCIATED

NORTHERN TELIGRIPH

COMPANY, LIMITED

WITH CABLE & WIRELESS, LIMITED.

SEVENTH

EXTRA BACE MEETING will be held (Weather Permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 1st JUNE, 1935, commencing at 2.80

p.0.

The First Bell will be Rung at 2.00-p..

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

Senders of telegrams are hereby Hong Kong, 27th May, 1935, notified that from 1st June, 1985, and

until further notice, the charges for

telegrams will be collected at the

reduced rate of Dollar 9.60 to equal Gold Frane 1.00.

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CHINA ASSURANCE

The Baily Press.

HONG KONG, May 31, 1935.

IMPERIALISTIC TRADE

In her suggestion to the United States that a triangular trade agreement be made to include her- self, the United States and, Latin America, Japan bas hinted that American exporters are seeking by means, fair and unfair, to under- mine her trade in the Latin- It trade im- American nations. perialism has displaced the ter-

ritorial and financial imperialism of the period before the World War and it back of this new form of Imperialism ATE found all the emotions in the older form, the

THE BASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL CORPORATION. LTD.ng to those who play for a war-

ASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.,

ASSOCIATED WITH CABLE &

WIRELESS LIMITED,

HONG KONG BRANCH

FROM June 1, 1935, and until

further notice, Mr. Laurenco

Carter will be in charge of the above Company's Hong Kong Branch.

H G. BATTISCOMBE,

Manager.

NOTICE.

WEST AND EAST FELLOWSHIP

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(Fon Woula PEACE AND SOCIAL SERVICE)

:

IT is proposed to hold a meeting to extend the activities of the above-mentioned institution 'and to merge it into a new organization to be established on JUNE 1st, PEACE DAY, 1935. It is sincerely hoped- support will be forthcoming. All who are interested please send their names and addresses lo, or correspond with.

The Secretary,

WEST & EAST FELLOWSHIP, 4p, Hillwood Boad, Kowloon. Hong Kong, 27th May, 1935.

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- DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY. LIMITED. THE Ordinary General Meeting of

the Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Com. pauy's Offices, P. & O. Building on Tuesday, the 4th June; 1985, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to the 81st December, 1934. The Transfer Books of the Coto- pany will be Closed from Saturday, 1st June, to Tuesday, 4th Jane, 1935, both days inclusive,

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., ́

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

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(INCORPORATED IN CHINA)

HEAD OFFICE-SHANGHAI

Board of Directors

G. E. Mitchel T. K. Yung

Bang How

K. F. Chen

8 M. Tong

D. L. Ralph

H. L Huung

W. C. Bord

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J. T Cao (Gmeral Manager }, ̧--

ALL CLASSES OF INSURANCE WRITTEN

HONG KONG OFFICE-

6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL "

TYLEPHONE NO. 83131

DAVID W. K. At, Supervisor.

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C. H. T. BUEN,

Manager for Bong Bong

TRAVELLING TRADER -

ROBBED

news from Tokyo must be disquiet-

less world,

Japan argues that if she cannot sell to Latin-American nations as much as she has been selling she will be unable to buy the large amounts of American cotton she now imports; and, since trade balances favour it, a sensible solú- tion would be to preserve this triangular trade which is profitable tc all parties concerned. But Japan alleges that the anti- Japanese acts of Central and South America have been inspired.

EMPIRE DAY

Celebrations In Shanghai

Shanghai, May 25 Strains of national music could be heard coming from the com- pound of the British Consulate yesterday morning, marking the early arrivals were the Band and Pipes of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who played until the ar rival of the Boy Scout, Sea Scout and Girl Guide troops shortly be- fore eight o'clock för the flag- raising ceremony.

The khaki clad Scout ranks and the blue uniformed Guides" with their officers in white, made an Impressive picture, as they stood at attention, motionless as soldiers while the Union Jack was hoisted. Most of the consular officials and their familles, and a large number of other spectators turned up to watch the ceremony, "Rule Britan- nla" was sung and an Inspection of the troops was conducted by Sir John and Lady Brenan ac- companied by Mr. A. D. Blackburn, Mr. A. H. Gordon, Assistant Scout Commissioner, nåd Mrs. L. B. S. Golds, District Commissioner of, the Girl Guides Association.

The Scout and Gulde organiza- tions then enjoyed an al fresco breakfast on the Cathedral lawn, the arrangements for which were in the hands of the United Ser- vices Association. The Band and Pipes of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers provided music through- out the meal,

A special service in the Cathe- dral followed breakfast on the

lawns outside. The youthful con-

gregation responded most heartily

which had been attractively print- to the hymns and form of service,

ed and distributed.

Throughout the day flag-selling

in aid of the Fund for Limbless

Soldiers and Sailors was carried

on in all the busier streets of the city. Judging from the number of people with decorated lapels the takings must have been good.

ROYAL CALEDONIAN BALL

To Be Held On May 31

(Special Air Mall Service)

London, May 14. in North American circles. If so,

The Royal Caledonian Ball, in American businessmen are inviting aid of the funds of the Royal far more than the losses of sales Scottich Corporation and the Ro- of cotton to Japan-they are play-yal Caledonian Schools, will be ing directly into the hands of held in the new ballroom at Gros- those who want WAY between

venor House on May 31. Some Japan and the United States. 2,000 guests are expected to attend

will be Of the 20 dances. tour

In the post-war era, trade has

tish country dances.

taken the place at colonies. Acight-some reels and three Scot- fight for trade, may lead to war even as the scramble for colonies. contributed to the outbreak of the World War. But a war to settle the trade rights and privileges of European, Asiatic or North Ameri: can nations in Latin America will solve nothing at all, making a bad matter worse.

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STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER

BY, NO QUARTER

(JUBILEEE NUMBER)

NEWS SUMMARY

Prospects for to-morrow's race meeting at the Valley are discussed Pare 10. by Tattenham" on

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The Japanese Radio Association

·will broadcast ‘a programma of news, music, etc., daily, details of which appear on

Page 7.

General damages to the extent of

were awarded

in the Supreme Court yesterday to Mr. Robert Roe Cuthbert, retired mas- tër mariner, in a libei sult brought against the "South, China Morn- ing Post."

Page 7.

Exactly one year ago to-day a new star blossomed, if stars can be said to blossom.-a new

$5,000 comet climbed into the literary firmament. Irefer, as usual, to myself. Friends, on this the occasion of my Pattee Jubilee. I feel over- come by the importance of the occasion. Three hundred and sixty five days ago to-day.but I fancy I have said all this before. Let me end the matter by saying with out further truck or ado that on June 1st 1934. No Quar ter published his first Straight from the shoulder article, and set the world by the ears in his quest för truth at any price.

I cannot resist giving a short! resume of the year's events.

June 8th-Mrs. Marina starts colony purity campaign.

July 8th. Dr. Axel Aufgang sponsors "Eat nuts or go nuts" movement.

August 17th-Dr. Otto' Bartsch's performance of his own "Sym- phony" 'in Z Minor" on

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The annual meeting of the Hong Kong Polo Club was held yester- 'day when a debit balance of $1,318.87 was reported. Page 11.

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The Peak Church, held its annual 2 Re-habilitation of commodity ( meeting at the Cathedral Hall yes- prices to meet the demand for terday when new 'committees were higher wages and lower prices. elected for the ensuing year.

3. Exploration of all avenues whereby a firm understanding may be reached,

4. Free drinks for all.

I think no-one will "venture to disagree that if these four prin- theclples were rigidly adhered to, the World would be no worse off than

Bavarian Basscon.

September 21st-Discovery of it is at present. Shakesperian manuscript in Peak House.

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October 12th--Busy Bees Jam- boree

November 23rd.-Empress Iberia visits sardine factories at Sheko.

December 25th-Christmas Day.

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But this is not really fair. could go on like this all day: May I simply bld you and myself a happy birthday, and, hope that a few of you have enjoyed reading" this article as much as I have" enjoyed writing it

IN PASSING

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I feel I must quote a recent which was devastating in its con-

·headline from a local newspaper,

else criticism. It read:-

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"Eggs and Piracy: Home view of Chinese Situation."

THIS MONEY RACKET There seems to be a good deal of doubt, even in the most authoritative circles as to what is the correct attitude to take up in

The the matter of world finance. whole problem seems so trans- parently simple to me that I feel I will be denying my readera, a great privilege and advantage if I do not give them the beneft of my views. I will outline my policy very briefly,

1. A logical re-construction of aemi- currency values whereby a gold parity is obtained without resort to gold-bloc stimulation.

After you Mr. Morgenthau. Anything you say is swell. MORE SHAKESPEARIAN MAXIMS

A Sunday Morning Thought "How bloodly the sun beglus to

peer Above yon bosky hill"

Henry IV. Act V Sc. I. Motto of a Bather "Once more unto the beach; dear

friends, once more."

Henry V. Scene I TAILPIEĊE

Peak Journey Dinner at eight: short coats. That is the law of the Peak. For them as goes down to the sea

in boats,

Its an order, so to speak. But its short commons, Hard biscuits,

Old Uncle Neptune's daughter, When your habitat

Is a two-roomed flat On the other side of the water.

Come when you can wear what

"you will

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Five men were charged at the Kowloon Court yesterday with assaulting two women and the Magistracy adjourned the case for Page 6.

A. W. Grimmitt and F. J. Jones won their open pairs lawn bowis match yesterday...

further evidence.

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Paze 10.

SIAMESE RICE

Böventt. In China Considered

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily "Press" (C'opyright)}]

Shanghai, May 21.

Mr. Wang Tze Yuan. general secretary of the Central Overseas Atfairs Commission arrived here yesterday from Nanking to confer with local leading Chinese mer- chants concerning the retaliatory proposed measures recently they against Biam for the alleged anti- Chinese attitude

by the taken Siamese Government.

At a Press interview Mr. Wang expressed his wish to see the Siamese representative, who is ex-

here

soon.. to is a good pected to arrive-

sound Chinese feeling in the mat- ter. Mr. Wang said that anti-Chin- ese feeling is, running high in Siam

and that the Overseas Tcceived Affairs Commission had many reports on the subject from residents in that country.

auspices

That is the mainland rule. For a pleasant man

man still

And a fool is stil a fool. '

But its tough stuff, Foor fun,

Even in gentle June, When you cross the sea

For a lowly spree Indat in quaint Kowloon,

LOCAL AND GENERAL

or

A meeting under the

of the Chinese Overseas Associa- Chinese tion will be held in the Chamber of Commerce on Satur- day. May. 25 when representatives various public organizations and patriotic bodies, including some from South China, will at- tend. The meeting will discuss

measures.

alleged to have been adopted against Chinese Stam. and seek effective The Economic and Financial steps to secure their removal.- Committees of the Legislative China United Press (hymail). Yuan is considering the petition of the National Mine"Trade Associa Hon for an increase in the import duty on foreign coal

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One case of scarlet fever and | Tientsin in 1927 and has since been the oppressive one of cerebro-spiral fever were in Tainan and Canton reported during the 24 hours ended on Wednesday.

The ball will be preceded by a display or piping and dancing by the boys and giris of the Royal Caledonian Schools, and at 10 o'clock the pipers and drummere of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards will lead a processional march of sets of reels. The set reels will

The Chinese General Chamber of consist of three sixteensomes and

Commerce will hold their monthly If the accusations made by

eight eightsomes, danced by ladies Committee meeting at the Cham- An unfortunate experience befel | Japan were correct, American busi-

and gentlemen of the Atholl High-ber's Headquarters on June 4 at 3 Ho Lat. a traveling trader of Sha nesamen are guilty of the same Tau Kok Market, in Chinese ter-activity of which they have bitterlanders, the Highland regiments pm.

and the. London. Scottish. The ritory yesterday afternoon.

Attacked On Highway

While walking along a path be-

tween Kok Po and the market near Yu Kan Tin at about 2 o'clock in

the afternoon, he was suddenly attacked by three men, all armed with heavy sticks, who had been following him for a while. Before

By accused their own European majority of this year's debutantes The Great Northern Telegraph competitors in the Latin-American of Scottish descent will be includ- markets. Matters can not be im-,

ed in the set reels. The ball will proved-If indirect and unfair at-

again be under the direct supervi- the trade

sion of the Duke and Duchess of Atholl

tacks were made on

successes of Japan.

At the present moment there is a tendency of American business- he knew what had happened he men to under-estimate the trade was unceremoniously felled to the advantages of Japan and to im- ground by the sticks and while pute her increasing success In two of the robbers held fast on to Latin America to unfair competi- him the third ran through|tion. The only decent manner for his pockets and stole from his competing with Japan, even it person $82 Chinese currency in 20 | Japan has used means which may cent pieces, a gold finger ring, one be questioned, is to fight openly wrist watch and a tin containing and cleanly. Any other method Imitation jewellery.

must eventually cause losses great er than are being faced now.

After taking the man's property the robbers decamped in an un- known direction and a report was subsequently made to the police. PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, Nothing had transpired up to a

LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

late hour last night.

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that the ANNUAL ORDIN FORMOSAN EARTHQUAKE ARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be HELDİ at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hong Kong ou TUESDAY, the 11th June, 1935, at 11.30a.m., for the purpose. of receiving the Reports of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th) April, 1985.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of 'the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, 1st day of June, to TUESDAY, the 11th day of June, 1985, both days inclusiva.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SŐN,

...: General Managers. Hong Kong, 28rd May, 1985.

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G.O.C. LEAVES FOR

"NORTH

Colour at the Ball The Ball in London is one of the season's events which in- variably attracts a large number

Co., Ltd. and the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co., Ltd, announce that from June 1, 1935, and until fur- ther" notice, the charges for tele- grams will be collected at the re- duced rate of $0.60 to equal Gold Franc 1.00,

The output of the Raub Austra- lap Gold Mining Co., Ltd. for the four weeks ended May 18, 1935, amounted to 1521.80 ounces,

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The Hong Kong dollar declined a farthing on opening yesterday į morning, the oMelal rate being 25. 4d. The market, however, was mach steadier than the previous HMS. Medway and ten Sub-day. the business rate being 25. of foreigners by reason of the cal-marines sailed yesterday morning 44d. sellers and 28, 4.7, 3d, buyers. ourful spectacle presented. The for Welhalwe where they will be Jubilee dance on May 21 will be stationed "daring the summer, a particularly bright affair. The ball has the character of a semi- The U.8.3. Mindanao arrived yes- court function, and gentlemen ini terday from Canton and will re- ordinary evening are not admit-main here until Monday, June 17. ted. Their choice of apparel is restricted to full-dress uniform,

HMS Sutolk leaves on Mon- mess dress, Highland, Court; or day, June 3 for Shanghai where hunting dress, or coloured facings she will remain until the famous on evening dress coats.

SOVIET STRENGTH STRESSED

“¡ Chinese curios are taken on board which are to be exhibited in Eng- land. She will then return bere

on June 11 and sails on the 13th

for Singapore and London,

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JAPANESE EMBASSY

TRANSFER

Mr. Ariyoshi to Confer with Other Envoys

BODYGER,

Tokyo, May 24.

CHINESE APPRENTICES

Training In British Engineering Works

(Special Air Mall Service)

London, May 16. The first two Chinese appren-

tices to return to China after 18 months' practical training in Bri- tish engineering works under 2 scheme of scholarships sponsored Jointly by the Federation of Bri- tish Industries and the Chinese Association were entertained on Friday at a farewell luncheon by | members of the joint committee of

these two organizations.

Lieutenant-General, Bir ̈ George Macdonogh, who presided, said the first group of seven scholarship. apprentices began their training in January, 1934, and of the two apprentices now returning to China Mr. Cheng-Yeh Chu is an plant engineer

Conversations concerning the electrical power transfer of the Japanese Embassy and Mr. Hal-Tao Chang is a loco- from Peiping to Nanking will be motive engineer. They had com- Among the passengers who left

The members of the Cotton Mill held by Mr. Akira Ariyoshi, newly-pleted their training to the satis- by the s.8. Mantus yesterday for

Nanking, May 30. A statement that the Soviet Is Owners Association in Shanghal appointed Ambassador to China, taction of the companies concern- Shanghai were His Excellency Ma- Talhoku, May 30.

one of the strongest Powers in the have resolved that the mill owners with the diplomatic envoya of ed, and steps had already been for General O. C. Borrett, C.B.

other countries following return taken to secure suitable employ The Police Affaira Bureau reports 'C.M.G

C.B.E.. D.S.O.. General world, economically, politically and should endeavour to improve therr

to Shanghai on June 12, it was ment for them in China, through that an earthquake occurred at Commanding the Troops in Chiria militarily, was made by M. Bogo administration. In order to main-

tain business and that the Nation- learned to-day from reliable the FBL Belection Committee in 3,45 am. In Talchu and Shinchiku

His Excellency was, accompanied lomoil in an address to the Rotary

~ | Shanghai," "" The other five appren- provinces in Formosa

by Major H. E. Dempsey, DAA Club. He said that the Soviet al Government be asked to reduce

Although Mr. Aryoshi is to open tices would return to China later that it was the export duties on Chinese cot and QM.G. and Capt. W, B., A, Clough-Taylor, A.D.C. strengthening its borders, -Had it ton goods as well as to revise the the Embassy's business at the in the year. A further group of

Japanese Consulate-General in six apprentices arrived in this.. import tarifi.“ war might have Major General Barrett is on his broken out some time ago.

Nanking, political circles believe country last month for training periodical, visit and inspection of The Soviet Ambassador ëm!

Mr. Edwin Forward Stanton has that, for the time being, he will at various engineering works un- the Northern Units of the Com-phasised that the foreign policy of been appointed consul in Shang- reside alternately in Nanking and der the F.B.I. scheme, and another mand and while in Shanghai he his country was based on peace.

had and will soon arrive at the Felping

three would arrive in June, making

will «tiken the salute during the

Mr. Arlyoshi will leave Tokyo on a total of 15 during 1934-35, 80: He regretted that no non-aggres-American Consulate. Mr. Stanton was born in New York in 1901 and

June 6, after receiving final far the demand by British works march past at the King's Birthday slow pact had been concluded in Parade of the Military and Naval the Fár Eat-

first served as student interpreter instructions from Mr. K. Hirota, for scholarship apprentices had

far exceeded the supply! Units.

In China. He was assigned to Foreign Minister. Reuter.

The shocks were relatively weak, but there was considerable panic, people rushing out of their houses though reports from the local po- ce stations in the affected area indicate that no damage and no

casualties occurred..

The shocks were felt weakly at Tashoku, Router.

becret

made no

not done so

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