THE ONLY SOLUTION
Chinese Livelihood Problem
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Prese #Covuright).)
Shanghal, June 26th. The co-operative system provides one of the most important keys to the solution of the livelihood pro- blem of the Chinese people; and when applied along side of a "planned economy” programme by the Government, it will stabilize economie. and Anancial conditions to the country, as well as pave the way for the people's self-govern- ment, says Mr. Chen L-Fu, chair- man of the Organization Committee of the Central Kuomintang Head- quarters in 11 recent speech in Nanking, on the importance of the co-operative system in 'present-day Chine.
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the people should develop the co- opérative
These two. system measures should go hand and hand for the improvement of the people's livelihood.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 5, -935.
THE IMPERIAL
INSTITUTE
Annual Report
In a foreword to the Report; Sir Harry Lindsay, the new Director of the Imperial Institute, ex- presses on behalf of his stan and In response to Mr. Chen's speech, himself their obligations to his a “propaganda week" to arouse the predecessor, Lt. Gen. Sir William interest of the public in the co- Furse, for his wise guidance of the 'operative movement will be. in-uffairs of the Institute during pugurated by local government and nearly nine years of office, 1926- Kuomintang organization in co- 1934. Hè goes on to say: “Through our Advisory Councils and Tech- public bodies here on the occasion nical Committees we have main- nf the celebration of the Intern-tained close touch both with com- ational Co-operative Movement Day mercial interests in the City and ¦ NOTE. on July 1,
ordination with various 'Chinese
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PROPAGANDA WEEK
According to a decision reached
overseas and also with scientific experts. who have contributed a wide variety of knowledge and ex- at a meeting held in the offices of perience towards the solution of the China Economic Co-operative the problems which arise from day Avenue Edward VII. to day at the Institute. These Monday afternoon, with represent-problems are addressed to us from atives of "the Bureau of Socfal many sarees, official and unoff- Affairs, the General Labour Unlon cial; they may focus on specimens, and other groups in attendance, a
on markets or on processes; they' ceremony Inaugurating the "prop may relate" to almost any class of aganda week will be held at the material, whether of piant, animal or mineral. Their successful solu- City Government Building Klang- wan Civic Centre.
tion depends on the co-operative effort of the scientists, business men and administrators repre-. sented on our Committees and staff. This is team-work in the best and most effective sense of the term and it is concentrated on questions affecting the livell-
In this present world of explalt-Society on ation, conflict and war, Mr. Chen stated the co-operative system works for the preservation and blessing of mankind by sponsoring co-operation and equality. In con- trast with radical socialism which agitates for uprooting the present social system at one stroke, It adopts more moderate reformative measures and institutes all changes in a spirit of goedwill and co-operation instead of hate and destruction.
ECONOMIC INTERESTS Quoting Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Mr.
Chen said that "Society progresses through the adjustment of major economic interests rather than through the clash of Interests". The co-operative system, he assert- ed, just aims at the adjustment of major economic interests and the maintenance of human
in peace and order,
existence
In conclusion, Mr. Chen stated that the realization of the principle ⚫livelihood preached by Dr. Sun Yat Sen les in the close co-oper- ation of the Government and
While the Government people. should adopt the control policy.
ABOLITION OF TAXES
Heavy Burden Off The People
[Special to the "Hong Kong Daits Press" (Copyright).1
Nanking, June 29. From the shoulder of the people of China, particularly the farming classes, has been taken off a heavy financial burden in tax obligations to the State, amounting to no less than $31,- 900,000 as the result of the aboli- tion during the past year of total of 4,101 kinds of exorbitant taxes and miscelaneous levies in the various provinces, municipa- Hities and districts.
On July 2, the Bureau of Edaca- tion will
with local arrange broadcasting stations to broadcast on the co- propaganda bearing operative movement. Lectures will be given in Nantao. Chapel, Poo- tung, and Woosung, impressing the public with the importance of the movement, while cinemas will be special
requested
to exhibited logans and posters before filming the regular programme on July 3.
Theatrical performances and dramatic exhibitions will be staged on July 4, 5, and 6 and will be devoted to propaganda in schools as well as among factory workers.
An airplane will fly over the city dropping pamphlets and handbills on the movement on July 7, the closing day of the propaganda week
China United Press (by mail).
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EXPORT TARIFF
[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally Press" (Copyright),1
Nanking, June 26. After being approved by the Le gislative Yuan, the revised export farin schedule was made public yesterday by a mandate of the Na- tional Government.
As soon as the new schedule goes into effect, a total of 138 kinds of
native goods intended for export will be either exempt from duties or have the rates reduced. The total amount in dues to be reduced is estimated at $3,000,000. -
According to the schedule, 88
hood of a wide range of Empire producers, at home and overseas. whose interests we serve."
"ENQUIRIES HANDLED The following are a few" prac- tleal ilustrations of the classes of enquiry, nandled at the Insti- tufe:-
The
market United Kingdom prospects for eri silk cocoons were reported to the Director of Indus- tries,. Madras.
of
By co-operation with the Calcutta authorities and with the Imperial College Science and Technology, South Kensington, eri silk from India. has been established in the Gold Coast as a local industry. Grad- ing rules and standard sizes for Empire hardwoods have been drawn up and circulated with a view to developing the export, of these timbers to the United King- dom. The final form of the rules is now under consideration. In continuation of the Imperfal In- stitute Investigation of Empire fibres for marine cordage, the sult- ability of Empire sisal for tarred rope manufacture has been re- ported on favourably by the ad-
miralty and the report, which was published by the Institute, points
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
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10
21
26
27
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Figures in parentheses, indicate number of letters in the
..words required.
CLUES ACROSS
- 1 Most of this opening move is
a circuit (6).
5.-Vetu a certafh form of bead-
dress for the "cocky" little fellow (6);
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10. Nothing in the monster but a
heavy cavalrymani (7). 11.-Part of an Asiatic peninsular
(8).
12-A singular thing. this, sure-
ły? (6).
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13. Kind, of explosive '(7), 16.-Add up almost everything, " and you'll get the entire
amount (5). 17-Might be Shere, or might be
Esher which
distinctly steep! (5). 18-The author of "Childe
Harold's Pilgrimage". (5).. 19-Definitely a "jumpy" sort of"
game (5). 22-Every ambitious person wants
to" this (two words) (5). 25. From the royal point of view
this is a family affair (7). 29. Just the type of country for plain livers in 8. America (6). 30.-Prove beyond doubt (8). 31.-It's relevant to give the
Teuton an extra letter (7).
and 32. Both photographer
feldsman like to get one (6); 33.-Insect found in two mixed
sets (6).
CLUES DOWN
6-To this pedestrial covering is
in addition', (4), ·
7. Though situated in S. Ameri- CA, we find Scandinavians therein (5).
8-This cord is more than double
(5),
9.-There's a suggestion of both "possibility and alternation in
this oficial (5). · 14--The senior diplomat upsets
ye don (5),
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15-It's' proverbially dangerous to have too many being heated simultaneously '(5).'
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19-Anticipations (5). 20-Thus far and no farther!"
(5). 21-Undoubtedly a saw, but, as the saying goes, it cuts no icel (5).
22-Fetters (5). 23-Almost every C.WP. compiler adopts this principle at times
(5)..
"24-Female, relatively speaking
(5). "
24-River of Belgium (4).
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DRY GIN
DESTILLE LONDO
if it's
Gordon's
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you know what you're drinking
NO COLOURING
MATTER
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WHITEST
PUREST
&-BEST
The Largest Gin Distillers in the World
MR. HU HAN MIN IN ITALY
27.-20-in a vertical sense shall (From Our Special Correspondent)
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we say? (4).
28-Study this shelter and be
satisfied (4).
The following is the solution of yesterday's crossword puzzle:
1. The musical" scale (5). 2-Fine, isn't it? (5). 3.-Lazy-sounding pastoral poem Elder.
(5).
Down-1, Ephod; 2, Advent-ur- 4. The "good dog" of our nur-o-us 3 Dunce; 4, T-OK-ay; - 5, sery days is often a supporter Vista; 6, Snarl; 7, Exemplified; 8, Nisan; 13, Rebus; 17, G-lob-e; 18, Tweed; 19, Arivil; · 20, Koran; 21; Lethe 22, Drear:
of china. (4).- 5-Getting on in years, to say
the least of it (4),
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cement-testing. Analyses, tech- nical trials and commercial valua
to the possible substitution of tions are carried out on samples tarred sisal rope for tarred ropes received from many parts of the of foreign hemp. New Zealand Empire, Nyasaland sent seventeen phormium fibre and Indian sunn samples of well waters for analysis kinds of goods are to be totally ex- hemp were also the subject of en-a4, the Institute during 1934 in or- empt from export taxes, inquiries and investigations. cluding sea-products, dye stuffs, cotton piece-goods, tobacon2, 2037, alcohol, matches, sweetened fruits
TUNG OIL
Canton, July 3, Word was received here that Mr. Bu Han Min, former President of the Legislative Yuan, has arrived [· in Venice, Italy: He was met there by Mr. Liu Wen Tao, Chinese Ambassador to Rome, Dr. Wang
CHINESE BANKERS'
MEETING
Three Institutions Admitted As Members
Shanghai, June 28. The Chin's Development Bank, the Chinese Industrial Bank, and
mitted as members of the Chinese Bankers Association at a meeting yesterday. The meeting also ap- pointed an executive committee to. modify the regulation concerning become. a the qualifications to member bank.
Mr. KH Ling, general secretary, reporting on the business of the
Across−1, Elan-d; 8, Skein; Utopian: 10, H-ave-n; 11, Ave-rs; 12, Charter: 14; Dante: 15, Yea; 16. Chung Hui, Judge of The Hague the Woman's Commercial and Sav- Lu-pia: 17. "Gaunt, 19, Auk; 21. Court, and members of the Kuo-ings Bank of Shanghai were ad=! Lair-d; 23, Winsome; 24. Ozone; 25, | mintang organ in Paris Mr. Ru Trice: 26, Epitaph: 27, Eased; 28, will remai in Venice for two
weeks before be
goes to other European resorts.
The Kuomintang veteran is keeping in close touch with events in Canton and Nanking. Although" he is in Europe, for the sake of his health, Mr. Hu. is able to re- turn here at any moment. Many Association during the past Half- reports were circulated in Hong year, referred briefly to the present Kong and Shanghal papers stating financial stringency, caused by the that the South-west regime would outflow of silver and the depression be dissolved by the departure of the rural districts. Consequent- Mr. Hu for Europe, and these rely, many commercial and industrial concerns had to suspend bustness. ports turn out to be premature at
In view of the situation, the Gov- least. The South-west "administra
ernment had adopted relief mea- tion maintains "business as usual"
after the departure of Mr. Hu, sures, such as the inauguration of whose inquence is still felt here.
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the Commercial and Industrial Loans Committee, the appointment of Government delegates to super vise the liquidation of closed bank-
addition to 2,591 organised parties from schools, technical Institutions and training colleges The Gal- lerles provide a permanent exhibi- tion illustrating the scenery, home life, sports, travel and industries of the overseas countries of the der to ascertain the nature and Empire. They are unique in that amount of their mineral con- they provide a centre where all stituents. Corundum from Tan- parts of the Empire-Dominion, The question of the most,” suft- able plant and processes for ob- Kanyls would be suitable for the India, Colonies, Protectorates, taining tung oli from the seed of United Kingdom market if care- Mandates-are represented under the tung tree, now being grown
fully washed and graded." British a single roof. Perhaps the most Somaliland sent samples of guanos popular. Innovation of late years experimentally in many parts of
Shanghal, June 24. and phosphatic rocks for analysis has been the installation of a the Empire, la under examination
Despite the solicitous care with and report. Gypaum from Cyprus · number of dioramas (illuminated and some satisfactory results have This new schedule, according to been secured. Essential oils from
which Mr. A. M. Chapelain, the was examined and reported upon | picture model) which show in information from the Ministry of the Seychelles and Kenya give
Postal Commissioner, regarded his us being of good quality and sult-realistic form local scenery and Fnance, will not be enforced until promise of successful competition Tantalite specimens from Uganda 100 of these dioramas in the ously last
able for commercial
purpose. industries. There are now over welfare, since it arrived so mysteri ed.
year, the Laughing regulations governing the abolition with foreign supplies.. An Indian and columbite from Nigeria were Galleries. Another important fea Buddha was not happy, To the exorbitant taxes and miscellane-ing up the deficit incurred there Institute Laboratory on technical incal Geological Survey Depart processes by which Empire raw
or transit duties and ways for mak-. chemist is working in the Imperial; examined and reported on to the ture is the display or Industrial discerning eye of the Postal Com-
The general principles for the readjustment of local finance were outlined at the National Financial Conference held last June Nanking under the aupices of the Ministry of Finance. These call-
iT
ed principally for the abolition of
ous levies, fixation of local bud- gets and readjustment of land taxes.
LAND SURTAXES Among the exorbitant taxes. the heaviest were the and Bur- taxes. Before the decisión of the National Finance Conference to abolish all exorbitant taxes. there were, for instance about 70 kinds of land" tax surcharges each in Klangsu and Cheklang and about 110 kids in Hunan,
and others.
A total of 50 others are given reduction in export duties, includ- ing egg products, ́oll products, and others.
from are made and approved by the Legislative Yuan- China United Press (by mail),
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BUDDHA HAPPY AT LAST ing institutions, and the granting of loans to native banks. He urged closer co-operation among the member banks.
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missioner, the corners of his mouth were beginning to droop ever so slightly, and he seemed to be in danger of losing that philosophic smile with which he regards the fallacies and foibles of the world about him.
The half-yearly accounts and re- part were adopted, and the budget for the ensuing half-year was pass-
$50,000 FRAUD CASE IN. TIENTSIN
Three Suspects For Trial
problems relating to shellac report was issued during the year
The Gold Coast authorities re- on the best method of preventing ceived reports on various minerals "blister" in East African hides, including
GUIDE LECTURES clays, gold-bearing and a report was also issued an quartz and
Guide Lecturers on the staff of the flaying of East Indian hides gravels. On the Intelligence alde, organised school parties round the diamond-bearing the Imperial Institute accompany for the United Kingdom market. the prospects of the ferro-chrome Galleries explaining the exhibits, ever come to light since the day he No clue as to his identity has
Shanghai, June 28- Camel, hide leather from Somali market were examined; and, ↑ in land is something of a novelty and co-operation with the Forest Pro-where Empire films are displayed. from London, addressed to the pects were wanted, the First Spec and pass them to the Cinema, arrived here, on March 13, 1934, Shanghai that all of the three mus
A reply having been received in is being tried out Are Indian ducts Research Laboratory 8 In the Exhibition Pavilon special "Post-master, Shanghai," and ac-ial District Court yesterday after and Uganda hemps likely to give Princes Risborough, a report was exhibitions are staged from time companied by the following simple noon ordered the extradition to the equally good commercial results prepared on the preparation of to time. During the past year relted by chemical process; and, charcoal as a fuel for portable gas Reptile Kking Exhibition was held per
message on a small piece of pa- Tientsin authorities of J. N. Skvir if the answer is in the affirmative, producers in Southern Rhodesia at the Institute for which material
sky, Miss Bertha Wasserman best results? Are any products of commercial use as a water soltener History Museum, from 18 firms of shall be cared for. what process is likely to give the Australian glauconite suitable for
"I am being sent back to my na- and F M. Fuks, who were arrested, was collected. from the Natural tive land-please put me where I recently in Shanghal on suspicion the Colonial Empire, at present was looked into with a view to merchants and from 35 Arms of regarded merely as waste vegeta-widening the market. Canadian
of being concerned in a fraud case involving 350,000, Jure 8th last year the National ed, the gang has succeeded in ble matter, likely to prove useful felspar is in demand for the
manufacturers and retallera smuggling several million dollars
Other exhibitions We
were organised of goods between China and Japan, causing considerable losses to both the Chinese and Japanese customs.
The disclosure here came as
In view of the heaviness of such surtaxes. the National Finance Conference passed a resolution to effect drastic reductions in this burden on the farmers, and on
Government issued, an order pro- hibiting the levying of any addi- tional land surtaxes,
Reductions in such and tax surcharges during the past year in various provinces, municipal tles and districts amounted to $8,441,484 Other kinds of exor- bitant axes abolishel during the
Special to toe "Hong hung DaJy
Proa" (opyrigno. 25 Shanghai, June 26. from Japanese police
Kobe, working together with the local Japanese" police during the
past few days, have unearthed a smuggling ring and rounded up big
several Japanese.
According to one of those arrest
as material for paper-making?
FRIENDLY WARNING
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manufacture.
sequel to the discovery of $10,000 / druge, tanning materials and in- ment of South Africa made exten“ drawings for
later recovered it and gave the taxi
cial despatch
BROODING What to do with the little bronze - The extradition of the three Rus- of artificial teeth by the Public Schoolboys Explor-lain, but he anally decided to keep ative of the rentain
buddha at first puzzled Mr. Chape-slans was asked for by The officer in charge of minering Expedition to Newfoundlandim In his once. He was accord Thursday mortiles, but, Peas and beans, spices, oilseeds al development in the Department the Civil Servic and their oils, sums and resins, of Mines of the Union Govern-
Arts Club, andingly placed in a glass case with also an exhib of original scarlet, tassels, symbolising
court, mentioned the. Marketing piness, hung from the corners, 8kvirsky, and. MiXG Board post
while candies were provided to hearingi was make him feel well and truly at day aft home.
deapatch was red Of late, however, he has appear- | that all ed to be brooding, according to M. Already. Chapelain, Louth though he was to Mrs. State (Special to the "Hong Kong Dacty lose his cheery little companion, DORIDA? aster
Press" (Copyright).).
the Postal Commissioner decided to ganization Moscow, July 3. spare nothing in B22
fraud, had) motorcar drivers restore him to his
happiness. Yesterday,
in bank notes in a taxi in Robe secticides, all are grist to the Im-sive use of the Intelligence Section recently. The owner of this money Penal Institute mill and all are of the Imperial Institute during the subject of words of friendly his visit to the United Kingdom warning or encouragement either last year; it is not yet fully realis
scientiac departments, primary ed in this country how varied and Producer and planters of the Em-extensive are the different kinds reversess or to importers.of base minerals produced in the merchants and manufacturers of Union the list includes man- the United Kingdom.
ganese asbestos, tale, mica
driver reward of $450, The past year numbered over: 3,000,
police, however, were not satisfied amounting to $23,458,559. TO-
and traced the owner to Shanghal. gether with reduction of land tax The result is the discovery of the surcharges, taxes have been
smuggling ring. scaled down by a total 900,000.
01 $31. China United Fren (by mail),
- RURAL BEHABILITATION. A
Bo much for plant and animal magnesite products.
MINERALS Minerals are also well rep ed in this Report. The and mineral
As China is primarily an agri-levies and to readjust the land tax cultural country, the fundamental taimed chiefly at rural reller and step towards national recpvery la rehabdination. Further efforts to by rural rehabilitation The ward rural rehabilitation and de- efforts of the Ministry of Finance velopment of rural economy wil clode during the past year to abolish all be exerted by the Ministry exorbitant faxes and iniscellan
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