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HONG KONG CRICKET

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CONCERT will be held in the grounds of the Hong Kong Cricket Club TONIGHT, Wednesday, at 9.30 P.M.

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The Dinner to the Interport Teams will be held in the HONG KONG CLUB on Thursday, 14th November, at 8 P.M. Members intending to attend, please enter their names on the Lists posted in the Hong Kong Club or the Hong Kong Cricket Club,

HONGKONG

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GOVERNMENT

RADIO TELEGRAPH SERVICE

ROM the 18th day of November, FROM

1936, and until further notice, the charges for Telegrams will be collected at the rate of Dollar 1.10 to equal Gold Frane 1.00, -

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THE HONG KONG 10CKEY CLUB.

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NOTICE.

HE NOVEMBER

YEARLY GENERAL MEET. ING of VOTING MEMBERS wil be held at the Club House, Happy Valloy, on Thursday, 28th November, 1935, at 5.30 p.m.

ALL MEMBERS are cordially invited to attend and participate in any discussion which any ensue.

By Order of the Stewards.

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 13th November, 1935

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

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TE TWELFTH EXTRA

RACE MEETING will be held (Weather Permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 16th NOVEMBER, 1934, commencing at 2.00 P.M.

The First Bell will be Rung at 1.30 P.M.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN, ....

Secretary. Hong Kong, 11th November, 1935.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1935.

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MEDITERRANEAN TRADE

Though the trade of the British territories in the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus, the Maltese islands and Gibraltar, may appear only a small item in international trading

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CHINA

Japan's Reply To Britain

Tokyo, Nov. 11. Following consultations betwee: the Ministries concerned, it is un- derstood that Japan will shortly reply formally to Britain conceru- ing a proposed internationa! loan to China.

The reply will express regret that China currency reform, which greatly affects Sino-Japanese eco- nomic relations, has been carried out without prior consultation with Japan.

declare

Further, the reply will that reform based on foreign cre- dits will weake: China's power of self-rehabilitation and sow the seeds of foreign control. for which reason Japan is not in a position to agree to the proposed loan-

accounts, the keenness evinced he foreign countries to participate la "indicates the value which they attach to it and to its future. Care and effort will be well spent, there tore, in ensuring that whatever is possible shall be done to maintain. | Reuter, and improve, the British position The largest of the British_island colonies in that part of the world

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NO BRITISH HELP

Lordon, Nov. 11. The report that Japan is shortly replying to Britain refusing to par ticipate in an international loan to China, on the ground that the recent

were currency reforms decreed without prior consultation with Japan, has caused surpris. and mystification th London,

Els pointed out that China has not reformed her currency at Bri

the United States have occurred on the subject of an international loan to China; no defnite propos- als with regard to the precise form of the loan have been made bu Britain to Japan as a result of the visit of Sir Frederick Leith-Ross to Nanking.

TYPHOON WARNING

The following telegram was despatched from Manila at 3 p.m. yesterday through the American Consulate here:-

15 Cyprus, essentially near eastern country, with an improv ing, but still low, standard of lly- total population of HALF, and a

347,959 in 1931, and possibly 10,000 more to-day. Nicosia, the capital, has a population put at no more than 23,507 in the latest returnë Agriculture is the principal occupa- tion, but it is often affected by bad | tain's instigation, nor with British seasons and poor crops, following help. Although tentative discus drought: the peasants are not in- sions between Britain, Japan and frequently in financial difficulties and are unable to meet the onerous terms of money-lenders, or even the much more reasonable require ments of the Agricultural Backs formed some years ago at the in- stigation of the Government. Much thought is at the present time be- ing given by the authorities to the It is therefore regarded in Lon- subject of water supply and irriga- | don as all the more surprising that tion. Underground water is known | Japan, at this stage of the discus- | to exist, but the problems of raising slons, should contemplate notify- it, and making it hypilable, are by ing. Britain of her detanite relusal means easy of solution. Co-to participate in any international operative action for the purposes et { loan to China. schemes for larger supplies for | Heuter. communal use is often difficult to secure, and individual farmers are frequently too poor to Instal the necessary equipment to meet their! own requirements. Steps, now be- ing taken by the authorities pro- mise to effect substantial improve- ments in the next few years. Some few months ago, a large supply of water

discovered WAS

in the Kyrenia hills, which if its dow should continue, and prove likely to be permanent, will be made use of for the capital; any such scheme will involve a considerable demand for pipes and plant. When pro- blems of land tenure and agricul tural

credit are substantially solved, and irrigation water sup- plles are brought into use, Im- proved shipping facilities to the United Kingdom and other markets will probably become, necessary. particularly for citrus fruits. The A very enjoyable evening was mining of cupreaus pyrites is an spent at the Rose Room of the activity of considerable value to Peninsula Hotel, when 'the Aus- the island, and there is some pro-

tralian Girl tourists who arrived duction, mainly for export, of as- 'n the Colony yesterday from a bestos. terra umbra and gypsum. tour of Japan, were entertained by Exports of pyrites were only worth the Australian and New Zealand. £142,458 in 1934, compared with Association. £195.779 in the previous year. The British demand fell substantially, and of the major purchasers. Italy Germany and Holland in order, Rangoon, Nov. 12. only the last named country show. No trace of Sir Charles Kings-ed an increase. Last year, the ford Smith and his co-pilot J. T.United Kingdom took only one- Pethybridge, who have been miss-half the amount of asbestos, as ing since last Friday when they compared with 1933. Germany left Allahabad for Singapore on greatly increased her demands, and their flight from England to the American figures were larger, Australia. has been found by the though the rise was not so con- two Bingapore Air Force flying.siderable. boats which arrived here after searching the coast over wide area. Reuter,"

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HONG KONG ART CLUB

ANNUAL

EXHIBITION

Cloucester Building,

8th flour, November 20th, 2ixt, and 22nd. 10 am to 7 pm,

KEEP ONE OF THESE DATES OPEN!!

FRUITLESS SEARCH FOR MISSING AIRMEN

DOIHARA IN PEIPING

Peiping, Nov. 12, Major-General Dolhara arrived here from Tientsin at noon to day." He was met at the station by Mr. Kao Shen-yuch, the De- partmental Chlef of the Pelping Branch Military Council, and Col.

Typhoon in about 139 de- grees Long. E. 10 degrees Lat. N.. moving W.N.W.

The Hong Kong Observatory reported at 5.15 p.m. yesterday that the typhoon was 'about 50 miles to the east of Yap, moving West.

ENJOYABLE EVENING

AT PENINSULA.

Over 150 people were present and dancing was carried on t well after midnight.

PEIPING SNOWFALL

Pelping. Nov. 12. taste of mowfall, since the ap- Pelping experienced the Arst

proach of Winter, to-day, when the snowflakes descerided from the sky, covering the whole city with a silver blanket- Central News Agency.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

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MEDICAL ASSOCN.

Brilliant Social Function

At The Gloucester

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"We are very proud that the Hong Kong branch association stands first on the list. You have answered to our repeated calls, whether it be a question of services in the past or con- tribution of support," said Dr. F. C. Yen, M.D., M.A., Director of the National Medical College, Shanghai," at the medical ban- quet last night given by the Hong Kong Chinese Medical Asso- ciation, the Hong Kong University Medical Society and Mem- bers of the British Medical Association (Hong Kong and China Branch).

Was

The function, which was held in honour of the delegates to the third biennial conference of the Chinese Medical Association, took place last evening at the Gloucester Hotel, and brilliant social success.

The distinguished gathering numbering over 300, icluded practically all members of the medical pro- fession in the Colony,

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The toast of the King and the Republic of China were proposed by the Chairman.

that our

In welcoming the delegates and guests Dr. Ip Kam Wah said:

Dr. F. C.. Yen, Delegates of the Chinese Medical Association, ladies and gentlemen-To-night is a unique occasion in the history of the Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association. I believe "this is the first time

Association hete" has been honoured by the presence of so many distinguished guests and colleagues. We are glad to welcome you after your strenuous week in which you have been so fully occupied with the activities of the Medical. Con- ference in Canton. Now that the Conference 15 over, Our dis- tinguished golleagues are retu ing to the duties in their respec- tive locations. It is my happy privilege as President of the Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association

cess

nised that it is much more in the Interests of the publle than in the interests of the members of the Association.

C.M.A'S WORK Compared with similar institu- tlons in ather countries. the C.M.A. is young but it has been quick to learn from the

experience of others. It has this great distinc

tion in that self-interest has not come first. Its progressive and farseeing leaders are pursuing the policy of not merely curing disease but of banishing the

of

cause

disease. In other words fastering in every way the development of that vast feld known as Preven- tive Medicine. Furthermore, the CMA. is keeping ita programme of advancement above any party polities and that is in the best traditions of our profession. Every country is now realising that the greatest asset with which it should

be concerned is the health of its people.

The toast of the Chinese Medi- cal Association was duly honoured:

THANKS EXPRESSED.

TO HOSTS

Replying. Dr. F. C. Yen, Director of the National Medical College, Shanghai, expressed thanks to the hosts on behalf of the delegates, and added they would carry back with them many happy memories of their friendship and fellowship. He expressed the hope, in return for the kind hospitality they had enjoyed in the Colony, that in the near future a conference of the CMA would be held

in Hong Kong, our

An Indian is held on a charge ing opportunities for post-gra- of having stolen a gold bangle from duate study.

his Chinese aimah. Full reports of

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Continuing the speaker sug-the case appears on gested that the exchange of pro- fessors between the medical facul- Dr. Wu Llen Teh gave a very ties of China and Hong Kong interesting comparison. between. would be of great beneat, and Ball and Hong Kong in the matter should assist immensely in uniting at beauty and attractions between the members of the profession in these two places when he spoke at Hong Kong and China,

the Rotary Club yesterday, Page 7.

MUTUAL SUPPORT

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Finally let me say just one word officers and Sergeants held their The Royal Artillery Warrant in connection with the Association.second Annual Ball last night at President Ling, in his presidential the Hotel Cecil and was very large- address, stressed the importance of attended. Music was supplied strengthening the branch associa-

Regiment.

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The KLM have been informed

tlons. I think he is right because by the Band of the East Lancashire Page? this strength of central association must depend on all its local' as- sociations, and we are very proud by the Egyptian Government that that the Hong Kong branch as it can no longer allow landing at sociation stands first on the list. Mersa" Matruh. The Amsterdam- You have answered to our repeated Batavia air route is therefore calls, whether it be a question of changed. Full reports on Page 6. services in the past or contribu- tion of support, and your support At Messrs. Lammert Brothers" has been very much appreciated | Auction Rooms, No. 4, Duddeil by the Central Association, but we street yesterday afternoon, three balleve in order to strengthen this lot's of valuable leasehold property. relationship we need to keep mem- and machinery were disposed of by bers fully informed of the activities public auction by order of the of the Central Association, not only mortgagees Mr. Lee Siau Tuang informed but correctly informed of No. 31, Chee Lan Terrace, ground and fully informed of the activities door, Kennedy Town was the suc- of the association, because lack of cessful bidder, and secured all the this information will result in dis- three lots for the sum of $67,000. interest, which we do not want."

Concluding Dr. Yen said that he wanted the gathering to feel that the C.M.A. was theirs and at their command and always at their ser-

vice.

NON-MEDICAL GUESTS

The toast to the

non-medical guests was given by Dr. G. D. R. Black, who said that they were fortunate

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That the traditional friendship easily stand the test of differences, between Italy and England can

of opinion was the belief expressed by the Congul-General for Italy.. (Comm.. A. Bianconi) when pro- - posing" the toast of King Victor Emmanuel III. at the reception given at the Consulate yesterday. in honour of His Majesty's 68th birthday.

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Attended with colourful military

in having with them ceremonial, the Trooping of the such distinguished guests. He Colours of the 1st Bn. The Lincoln- was pleased to welcome Sir Williamshire Regiment took place on the Hornell, to whom the whole medi- new Polo Ground in Boundary cal profession of Hong Kong and

Street yesterday.

Page 6. South China owe a deep debt of gratitude. Dr. Black also paid hurt-Smith, Assistant Crown Soll- Described by Mr, W. J. Lock- tributes to Sir Elly Kadcarie, the cltor, as an example of a practice well known philanthropist, and

which had become prevalent in also to the Hon. Mr. Lo on the

the Colony during the last few.. honour recently conferred him by months, a case of uttering a forged the Government.

$10 bank note of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia'and China, came before Mr. Justice R. E. Lind- sell at the Criminal Sessions yes- terday.

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SIR WILLIAM HORNELL

Whe

to extend to all our guests a very... very hearty welcome. I trust you have been able to regale yourselves adequately to-night in spite of the frugality of our hospitality.' I cam assure you that it has given our association the greatest pleasure to arrange this unstion.. I would like to express my sincere grati- tude to a the ladles who have delighted us with their charming presence here to-night. The auc- of to-night's memorible gathering, is due to them in no small measure. As we have many. Important items on the programme I do not propose to take up "any more of your time but I do wish to say on behalf of the Hong Kong Chinese Medical Association, and myself how highly honoured

Replying for the non-medical The trial of Tam Bul Hong, un- we feel in having this grand op-

guests, Sir William Hornell said employed, for uttering a forged $50 portunity of entertaining

that as one of the most harassed note, of the Chartered Bank of delegate friends here to-night and

Vice-Chancellors of the Hong Kong India, Australia and China. com- my only regret is that so many

University he most heartily en-menced before the Chief Justice, were prevented from attending three bodies, the Hong Kong Chin-

dorsed' the remarks of Dr. Yen Bir Atholl MacGregor at owing to unforeseen circumstances. ese Medical Association, Hong regarding

the dissemination of Criminal Bessions yesterday. It is now my privilege to call Kong University Medical

Bociety corrict information. Hong Kong ard the Hong Kong upon Frofessor Gerrard to propose

and China

was a long way from other centres the toast of the evening.

Branch of the British Medica!

of medical education and politics

An unusual summons that he did. Association, that Hong Kong hal

and sometimes he felt that the “unlawfully keep two crckerels, & advanced to its satisfactory medi cal poition to-day.

information brough to him by his source of annoyance to neighbours harassed medical staff was incor-by reason of their noises between rect and it worried him terribly.

4 a.m. and 4.30 a.m. at No. 11 Hart Avenue" was brought against - Mr.“ Dr. Sun Yat-sen, he said, was a Corvin, of No. 11 Hart Avenue, be- former student of the old Hong fore Mr. E. I. Wynne-Jones at the Kong Medical College for Chinese Kowloon Magistracy. yesterday. and his Diploma now hangs in one After evidence was heard, defen- of the University's medical build- dant was discharged on giving an ings.

undertaking to take steps to dis- continue the noise.

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termelighed

Dr. Yen said that it was due to the splendid co-operation of the

C.M.A. TOASTED

Dr. Yen continued: "Those who Professor Gerrard said:-I am are working in China have many far less competent than many reasons to envy our colleagues in. here to-night to sing the praises Hong Kong. As we were visiting of the Chinese Medical Associa- your hospitals we were impressed tion. This evening we are endea-with the great number as well as vouring in a small way to enter the quality and comfort of your tain the delegates who have hospitals and sanitorfums. Fur travelled from all corners of the thermore you have here à medical great Chinese Republic to attend school, one of the best in the Far the third general conference of East, With such an educational the CMA. which took place in centre all the facilities for the Canton last week. Unfortunately advancement of medical · sclenc many whom we had hoped, would and research are available to you. be here to-night had to retum to More than that Hong Kong has

sible speed. "their posts of duty with all pos- good laws and much more the It is sad to think effective enforcement of these that the unsettled politisai situa- laws for the protection of the tlon in North China should be so medical practice disturbing to the members of our just litigatiers and the extermin- ation of quacks. These privileges are not enjoyed in China.

profession.

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LIMITED FIELD

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"As I have often said before in public, the medical faculty is not part of what some people consider a freakish whim on the part of the late Lord Lugard; it is a direct descendant of the school for medi- cine founded by that great man. Sir Patrick Manson."

Hong Kong, said Sir William, was unfortunately not immune from. the dimculties caused by the Auc- tüation of currency.

the

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NANKING ANNOUNCEMENT

ON NORTH CHINA

Pelping, Nov. 12. It is rumoured in well-informed circles that Nanking will shortly announce far-reaching changes in North China including the abol tion of the Military Council, the of the Piping and Tientsin Garrison Headquarters in

of General Sung Chen-yuan as both cities and the appointment

Pacifcation Commissioner for

"We have with us to-night Bir Elly Kadoorie, a great philanthrop-abolition iat, but I am not going to ask him for a subscription (Laughter) but I must tell you that at the present moment the finances of the Uni-

well understand that. Income on Reuter veralty are very difficult you can

mortgages have not been so readily forthcoming as it used to be and

on a low rate of exchange, we now have to adjust our budget.

Hopel and Chahar-

The Maltese Islands are five in a number. Malta Itself, with an area of 93 sq. miles, being the largest The others are

Gozo, Comino,

MEMORABLE EVENT.. Cominotto and Fifa. As an im

This is a memorable occasion, portant naval and alr base, Malts

It marks the end of whe third has a service population, the pre-

"The only disadvantage to your sence of which is a dominant fac-

general conference of the CMA practice is the limited scope. Hong and at the same time the Centen-Kong and Kowloon has only a po tor in its economic, and social life. A reception, was held yesterday ary of the foundation of the first pulation of about three The only town of commercial im-afternoon at Government House in Christian Hospital in South China.of a million and already the aum

quarters portance. Valletta the capital of honour of the medical delegates Last but not least the delegates ber of doctors in the Colony far Malta, has a population of 80,000, who had returned from the Blen- while the census of 1931 showed the nial Medical Conference at Canton,

of the CM.A. are being entertain-exceeds the number in China in total of the Ave islands as 241.821. A large and representative, gather- founder of the Chinese Repubile, in China we have 400,000,000 peo- ed in Hong Kong where the great relation to population: Whereas The main industry is agriculture ing was present

OFFICIAL GUESTS and in Gozo, where the conditions;

Dr. Sun Yat-sen, received his ple and there is a great and press Diploma with distinction from the ink call for qualified doctors and thing was going to happen to pre- I should hate to think that any- are the more favourable, practice is more advanced. Little use

In our report of the ceremony at Old College of Medicine. Ap-I am sure inany of you are prevent the advancement of that Uni- Kadoorie, Hon. Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Bir William Hornell, Bir Elly the Cenotaph on Armistice Day, we plause). themade, however, of modern methods Inadvertently omitted to include

pared to work for our people in or machinery,

Many of the laity do not know China if you only know the op Versity Medical school and I want Wellington, Dr. and Mrs. R. ·H. among the wreaths laid was one At Gibraltar, new coal-handling from

what the CM.A. stands for As it patlalties. Here I believe the ferested to know that we are in for Tso, Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Hon. all those interested who are in- Katewall, Hon, Dr. and Mrs. S. W. the British Legion. This exists to-day it is a combination Chinese, Medical Association machinery was brought into service wreath was laid by Messrs Hall of the China Medical Association become a Fason in bringing more a diicult time."

1932, and, at the same time, Brutton and Tinson.

Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Lo, Hon. Mr. Iounded 48 years ago freedom from port dues was ac-

and the and more doctors for service to Hy felt that many of the Unl-

and Mrs. D. Burlingham, Prof,, and corded to all ships calling solely for

National Medical Association In | China. After all these interests of versity's graduates did not know! Mrs. W. I. Gerrard, Prof. and Mrs. A dinner dance will be held at China organised in 1914. The medical men bunkers, or bunkers, water and the Repulse Bay Hotel to-day. The amalgamation took place on April strengthen the bond

to China would where to start or where they could. T. Ride, 'Di and Mn. G. D. R. stores. While there has been some last bus leaves Repulse Bay at 115, 1932 and that date is a land- profession between Hong Kong medical knowledge. Many of them, Mrs A. 8. Campbell,

of medical so in order to make use of their Black, Mr. Ho Kom Tong Mr. and loss of port revenue, the effect of q.m. the change on the coal trède has

did not know China very well, and Some of the chlet delegates no- been very marked. Bunker coal

it was just there that the C.M.A.

ticed were. Dr. F. C. Yen, Dr., Wu There were was supplied to the extent of diphtheria, two

with its oganisation could help the Lien Teh, Dr. Wong Chi Ming, Dr. 187,510 tons in 1932, 248,188 tons fever and one case of puerperal

unlimited degree. University medeal school to an

Wong Chi Ming, Dr. L. H. Otto, Dr. in 1933 and 484,189 tons in 1934, alt fever reported to the Health. Au-

Tal En Bui, Dr. Edgar Chen, Dr. of which was procured from United thorities during the three days

Y. N. Yang, Dr. H. Gordon Thomp- Kingdom pits.

son, Prof. J. Preston Maxwell and ended on November 11,

Dr. J. L. Maxwell.

Takahashi

Immediately after arrival. Gen- eral Doihara procceded to Japanese Embassy- Central News Agency. ·

MASS WEDDING

Hangchow, Nov. 12. Witnessed by an audience of more than 1,000, sixteen couples were united at the second mass wedding, which was held here to day at the West Lake Auditorium. Mayor Chou Halang-haten or ciated at the ceremony. Central News Agency.

three cases

cases of enteric

of

can

mark in China's advance to take and the rest of China. There are her place in the forefront of many ways where this happy re- medical progress. (Applause), lationship may be brought about the CMA has performed an dical school with its excellent In the face of all opposition, I was thinking that in your me inestimable service by raising the facilities, there ought to be many standard of medical practice in students from China, not only th China, and it is generally recog-1 dergraduates but also those seek-

The dinnerwis followed by an injoyable dance.