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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

ST. STERREN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY,

THE Now Torm Opens Jan. 6th. THE

Examination for new Students Saturday, Jan. 4th at 9 an.

For Prospectus (for Day-boys and Boarders) apply

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY,

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REMOVAL, NOTICE.

MAIZEE'S have pleasure in

announcing the Opening of

their Now Shop at

ALEXANDRA BUILDING, HONG KONG

ox DECEMBER 23xD, 1935.

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CHINA LIGHT & POWER COMPANY. LIMITED.

NOTICE..

HE SEVENTEENTH

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at Head Office of the Company, St. George's Building, Chater Road, Victoria, Hong Kong, on Saturday, 21st December, 1935, at 12 o'clock (Noon), for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Directors for the financial year anded 30th September, 1935, and electing

TORDINARY YEARLY

Directors and Auditor

inclusive.

The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be closed from Monday 2nd December, 1935, till Saturday, 21st December, 1935, both days

NOEL ERAGA,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 15th November, 1935.

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MAIZEE'S NEW PREMISES

CHEERFUL ATMOSPHERE FOR SHOPPERS

In Alexandra Building

BIRTHS

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ROBINSON-On December

1935, at the Country Hospital, Shanghai, to "Mr, orld. Mrs. G Robinson, a son. CLEARY-On December 12, 1933, at the Woman's Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Cleary, a daughter, RIDLEY-Ori December 14, 1935, the Country Hospital, Shanghai to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ridley, a daughter.

DEATHS

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1935.

LORDS MEET IN FAREWELL

DEBATE

Peace Proposals Condemned

London. Dec. 19. Peeresses mustered in strength in their special gallery in the House DEARBORN-On December 15. 1935, at the Shanghai Sanitor.

of Lords to-day to listen to the lum, 150 Rubicon Road, Helen foreign affairs debate which pro- Florence, aged 55 years, Frin-ceeded concurrently with that in cipal pf The Home School-

the House of Commins, HARTMAN-On December 13, 1935,

The discussion was initiated by in California, Uno F. S. Hart- the former Liberal MP. Lord man, aged 88 years.

Davies, who invited the House to register inacceptability of the peace proposals and not to assent to any aettlement Inconsistent with the principles of equity and fair deal- ing and with Britain's League obligations.

E.C. 4.

The Daily Press.

HONG KONG. Drozmber 21, 1935.

DINNER TO POLICE OFFICER

Mr. Burlingham Feted

honour

......

Members of the Police Recrea- paniment of "For He's A Jolly tion Club turned out in full force Good Fellow" with incidental yesterday evening at the Clab music supplied by the Hong Kong house when tu

of the Hotel Orchestra. forthcoming departure of Mr. Donald Burlingham, the Divisional Superintendent of Police, a din- ner party was held.

The present from the members of the Police Recreation Club took the form of a set of Paking rugs Inspector Shastain Asked the gathering not to

expect any speech from the guest of honour on the ground of medical reasons. SILVER - MEMENTO

on it.

In a short speech Mr. King en- dorsed the remarks made by the previous speaker and wished Mr. and Mrs. Burlingham the best in the "old country." Mr. Burling cero- ham suitably replied.

COCKTAIL PARTY

Among those present were: The Hon. Mr. T. K

King (1.G.P.), Chief Inspector F. W. Shaftain (Chairman of the PRC), Messrs. C. G. Perdue, D. L. King, E. I

In the course of the evening the Editorial and Business Office: 11

Wynne-Jones, K. Keen, W. Le Hon. Mr. T. E. King (LG.P.) pre- Ice House Street. Tel. 30251.

Bart Sparrow, AR. S. Major, G. sented Mr. Burlingham on behalf Night Editor (Wanena! Omice):

S. Wilson, L A. C. "Calthrop, Tof the Superintendents with a Tel. 24511.

Lord Davies urged the Govern-Murphy, W. P. Thompson, W. R. Įsiver salver with the signatures London Office: 53. Ficet Street, ment to resume the policy outined Scott, P. Grant, Lt. N. W. Metcalfe of the Superintendents inscribed

by Sir Samuel Hoare at Geneva in and others, September. He declared that pub- After a hearty dinner Chief lic opinion in Europe, America and Inspector F. W. Shaftain, who pre- the Dominions Wis profoundly sided at the function, in a very shocked by the proposals, which witty speech said that those who would have left an indelible stain were present at the" function had on Britain's honour and reputa- already attended similar tlon. He added that the Governmonics but the present one Was ment had stemmed the rising tide one of mixed feeling. It was to- of American co-operation with the icvlat in all were gathered League.

gether and also the fact that they had gathered to say farewell to one who had earned a warm hearts and in their feeling thoughts.

EARLY DEPARTURE Continuing the speaker said he regretted very much that they had to hold such a function at so early a stage of Mr. Burlingham's ca- reer. Mr. Burlingham was retiring 00 medical grounds. Inspector Mr. A. R. 8. Major, A. 8. P., made Shaftain voiced the hope that in the presentation. He also years to come unborn members of the the Pilce Force" will be reading the announcement 01. an "old hlighter who retired in 1935 but the quest of honour was a blunt man he was nevertheless a Bri- tisher at heart.

SIR SAMUEL HOARE

AND EGYPT

Lord Halifax, for the Govern- ment, said It was not the task of the League to stop the

war in Africa by starting one in Europe, the exension of which it was hu- manly impossible to foreste.

INVOLUNTARILY DRAWN Lord Halifax disclosed that when

Hoare as announced on Tuesday The resignation of Sir Samuel last gives much food for thought. Sir Samuel Hoare left for Paris en It is generally stated that his re signation was brought about as the route to Switzerland be was not in- result of the part he took in the structed to discuss peace or comm. framing of the Paris peace formu-ciliation terms with M. Laval, but la We, however, think that there other kindred matters. He was in is something more than meets the voluntarily drawn

into the dis- eyes.

cussion. The Government found

THE SILVER MARKET

Tension Relaxed

London, Dec. 19.

As a result of recent difficulties, London brokers have decided that

the silver market shall be closed on Saturdays until further notice Silver market tension in London appears to have relaxed somewhat to-day, mainly owing to the fact million ounces in that America purchased some four the Bombay market, of which some 25 per

cent, had previously been offered in London. where the strain was consequently relleved.

estimated to be in the region of Offerings in London to-day were sixteen and a hair million ounces,

of which America, absorbed per cent.

six

The better sentiment prevailing among speculators was reflected in reports that tentative offers

to

buy stiver for January delivery at 20d. were forthcoming, while the execution of most pressing selling offers emanating from particular ly embarrassed quarters resulted in a definite tendency by sellers to place, limits to their orders.-- Heuter,

TREASURY STATEMENT

Washington, Dec. 19. tary of the Treasury, to-day rel

Mr. Henry Morgenthaź, Secre-

tërated that the Treasury

was

A largely

attended cocktail party was held in the library, Police Headquarters on Thursday. when a farewell presentation, in the form of a silver tray and two chromium plated thermos jugs. buying silver, but he refused was made to Mr. D. Burlingham had bought silver every day this to say where, He added that he and Mrs. Burlingham, who are leaving the Colony on December week.

28.

gave

a

many places--you

OF

NEWS SUMMARY

A very prontable year's working was recorded by the Royal HK Golf Club at an annual meeting held yesterday. Plans for the al- teration to be done to the Ladies. Club House "were also disclosed.

Page 11.

On page 7 is a able review of the likely startery and their chances at the Christmas meeting of the Fanling Hunt and Race Club to be held at Kwanti to-mor row. On page 1 are the selections.

Evidence of the actual robbery was given at the Central Magis- tracy yesterday in the extraditions

Canton authorities, for a robbery fugitive, who is wanted by the proceedings against an alleged.

which occurred in Kwangtung Province on March 12, this year.... fugitive got away with money and According to the evidence the

two buffaloes.

2

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Pleading "not guilty" to the charges of uttering a forged note. purported to have been issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on November 9. and secondly was alleged to have seven other notes of a similar de- nomination in this possession at the Tin Lee Shop at No. 144 Queen's Road Central, Wong Fuk- Ko. a Chinese soldier was sen- tenced by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell; to & years hard labour when he was fury empanelled to hear this case found guilty, on both counts by the

at the Supreme Court yesterday.

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Three Chinese women appeared before Mr. E. L Wysine-Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, charged with the possession of 144

We refer to the ferment it had to take a decision, when the still going strong in 1965. Although | Burlingham had always followed the price in the absence of Lon- taels of raw opium. The case was

terms reached them, in the face been pretty fully published in the of a dilemma, as they had already

French Press

"I make no secret of the fact that

and

market in London.

was no

"There are would be surprised," said Mr. Morgenthau. 'He declined to say retiring Police oficial

whether the purchases were from Govern- mounted photograph of the Euro- private Individuals pean. Police Soccer Eleven. whose ments. He also saw no particular fortunes in the field of play. Mr. significance in New York fixing

with the kernest. of interest,

don bids, declaring that there The Captain of the Chinese Fo

was nothing else for New York to Lice team presented

there mounted do, inasmuch as a In the Deld of sports Mr. Bur-photograph of his team Guildhall speech. The when the Government read the lingham took keen interest

Meda's won by the Police team Mr. Morgenthau revealed that in the League and Shield last the United States Government he expected a man to do his job

season were then presented by took all Mexico', butput of newly- properly. I the man does it he

Mrs. Burlingham to the players. mined silver in the past year, the was then certain to receive sup-

Mr. Burlingham presented a total being about 72,000,000 from Mr. port and co-operation

beautiful silver cup for the indivi- ounces, at New York prices. Burlingham. During the absence

dual player of the Police football | Redler, of the Hon. Mr. T. H. King. Mr.

teams who scores the most goals Burlingham, showed that he was a

during a season, the trophy to wonderfu) administrator."

take effect as from the 1934-35 season. The winner was J. John, son, the Police centre-forward.

Mr. C. Gough, this season's 800- cer captain presented Mrs. Bur- lingham with a pretty bouquet of flowers.

Egypt. It is idle to conceal the fact that the situation would not have attained its present acuteness had it not been for Sir Samuel Hoare's liberal attitude admittedly made it Imperative for the Wald to defend its own position and seek to outbid them. Hud that been consideration, it would merely have Umited itself to a more icsistent demand for a return to the Con- stitution and a strong criticism of the British Government, but with no such definite call for Nessim "Pasha's resignation as is now he ing made.

the sole

i

terms, they did not like them." said Lord Halifax. He pointed out the difficulty of condemning a trusted colleague in his absence. He fully admitted that the Government made a mistake, not appreciating what

the public opinion of the terms would be. He thought the

HEALTH TOASTED

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greatest service. Sir Samuel Hoare had rendered by his resignation Inspector. Shaftain closed by may have been to strengthen afresh | asking those present to drink. Britain's moral leadership before toast to "Our Donald God Bless the world which it. attained in re- Hm" which was heartly acceded cent months.

to by the gathering to the accom-

Sir Samuel Hoare's reference to the constitutional question is re- garded everywhere as most unfor- tunate at the present juncture,

ARCHBISHOP'S CONCERN and unnecessarily provocative. It The Archbishop of Canterbury particularly annoyed the Wald, not expressed concern at the Govern- so much because he affirmed that ment's action in connection with Great Britain disapproved both of these most unhappy Paris DN- the 1923 and 1930 Constitutions-posals." He hoped the sanctions which the Ward very well knew-polley would continue and that the About two years ago last Nov-

as that the public mention there- Government would refuse to sub ember, "Maizee" with branches. in of compelled the Opposition to call scribe to any settlement which sp Manila and Horiatulu opened up a for the resignation of the very peared, even in semblance, to con- first-class establishment for the Cabinet whose continued presence done the acts of an aggressor. sale of ladies' dresses in the Co- the Ward as much as Great Bri- A striking speech was made by Cony The business was opened tain desires.

Lord Lothian, who said he did not with a mannequin, fashkin parade

That Sir Samuel Hoare did not believe that Mussolini was bluffing, held at the Roof Garden of the know the character of Nessim❘ He had never buffed yet, but ne Hong Kong Hotel Incidentally Pasha is obvious. He should have would prefer to go down fighting this was the first fashion show of known that in spite of categorical France and us-and perhaps our Amer.can dresses staged here, and demands to resign from the Wat-selves alone. "We cannot go back was largely attended and appre-dists and Liberals, Nessim Fasha to the Safety First policy of last clated by the ladies of Hong Kong. shows no signs of bowing to the September; we cannot retrieve our

As the present shop is rather on will of the elements who covet his position in the League or nation- the small side for the Garge amount | succession, The Turkish spirit ally unless we are ready to sup- of business done by them, "Mal of Imperturbability and re-port any sanctions which will make zee" are moving to more commo- serve which have underlain Mussolini, cease hostilities.” dlous premises and expanding his much criticised sphinx-like "I am driven to the conclusion," their business. Mabel B. Carlisle attitude stands him In good sald Lord Lothian, "that despite the new manageress, was formerly stead to-day. The demonstrations the risks of war in the Mediter with Liberty House, Honolulu, for and bloodshed which preceeded ranean or the gravest developments twelve years. She came to Shang-

and followed the Ward's meeting in Central Europe and the Far hat three years ago and joined the

have merely served to make him East, the right course is to go for China Press. A lady with a charm- more determined to remain to ward." Ing personality, and with her wide

restore order and carry out what experience in this special line of he regards as almost a religious business, she has already, won for duty to steer the country through the. establishment a large clien-

the present didcult situation,

His colleagues fully agree that tele.

the firm measures he had ordered are the sole means of containing the agitation which the Opposition inspired to support their protests. debate, said it was true that Bri- Lord Stanhope, winding up the At the same time, there is a shrewd tish and French experts had been suspicion that Nessim Pasha's de discussing peace terms for weeks, cision to remain does not displease but there seemed no possiblity of the Wafd, who, on the contrary. an agreement. There appeared would have been much upset had ample time for the British Ca- Nessim obeyed Nahas Pasha's de- binet to discuss matters after Bir mand, which was mainly made to Samuel Hoare and the experts re- appease his more extreme ad-turned to London. Al would have herents and counteract the Liber-been well but for the leakage in the ais bid for public support.

French Press, which made a Gov- The rioting in Cairo must not be erament decision necessary. dismissed lightly. It must be re- membered that but for the British to without a división.- occupation, Italy would have Reuter. thought of "civilizing" Egypt be- fore Abyssinia. Fortunately Egyp tian feelings towards Great

There are three experienced lad- les to assist her. The new shop is much larger, brighter and taste- fully decorated in silver-grey with touches of rose and white. The fixtures and furniture are in grey also and it looks a most delight ful and cheerful shop.

Opening up on Monday they will be showing all the latest models from the Leading American Houses and their new merchandise will undoubtedly be the talk of the

town

A dinner dance will be held at the Repulse Bay Hotel to-day and a tea dance on Sunday. Special

Viscount Cecli, in the course of a speech, shared Lord Ponsonby's doubt that Sir Samuel Hoare was suddenly confronted with the pro- posals in Paris. If so, he asked, what had all the talks in Paris previously been about?

Owing to the arrival of Dr. Hendrik J. de Lange, Č.S.B., having been delayed, "the lecture од *Christian Sciener" which was to have been delivered last night at the Rose Room of the Peninsula Hotel, was unavoidably postponed.

We understand that the lecture will be given on Monday night at the same place.

DUCHESS OF YORK INDISPOSED

London, Dec. 20.

The Duchess of York has been confined to bed for the past few days with an attack of influenza. A bulletin states that her Royal Highness is making satisfactory progress towards recovery.—- British Wirele

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COMMONS ADJOURNS

QUIET SESSION AT GENEVA

Peace Proposals Brushed Aside

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[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily Press" (Copyright.)]

Geneva, Dec. 19.

PURCHASES IN MEXICO

New York, Dec. 19. While Mr Henry Morgenthau's remarks anent the purchases of

30028 silver in Mexico have led quarters to conclude that the Treasury is confining its purchases to producing countries, the belief

remanded for one week.

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Volunteer orders for the week appear on

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FIRM STAND BY HERRIOT

No Withdrawal Of Resignation

Press" (Copyright); [

is not generally shared in interest [Special to the "Hong Kong Daily ed circles, where the fact is point- ed out that the Treasury to-day

Faris, Dec. 18. has been buying in New York and

M. Herriot's resignation from the London as well as spot silver offer- leadership of the Radical Socialist ings in Montreal. This is indica- Party appears to be final and tive that buying in the world mar- irrevocable this time, according to kets will continue, though on a the evening press. smaller scale.

Mr. Morgenthau himself evaded friends made vain endeavours to All day on Thursday his political an answer when asked whether get in touch with Herriot in order purchases would be confined to to persuade him to change his producing countries,- Reuter

mind, but Herriot refused to Bee anybody.

'The conjecture therefore is at- ready current as to a successor, M. Chautemps, M. Daladier, and M. Delboz being among the mes mentioned. Premier Laval accord--

SENATOR THOMAS

Washington, Dec, 19. Senator Thomas has sent a leng- Developments followed each thy telegram to Mr. Henry Morgen other in quick successton here on thau Senator Pittman, and other Thursday but expectations for a Silverites, charging "a concentrating to reports from Geneva, has dramatic climax were disappointed drive by foreign domestic reac ed After the Committee of Thir- teen, that in Council without Italy, had held a secret seksion early in the day, the Council assembled in public at 5 o'clock, and to the sur- prise of all proved to be a final meeting of its 18th, session.

tionary influences with a view to driving down the silver price and discredit and terminate the US. silver programme."

He proposes a senatorial silver conference as soon as Congress has convened.

“ALL BLACKS" TEAM

The president opened the sitting | Bouter" by announcing that the Committee of Thirteen had drawn up the following resolution: The League Council thanks the French and British delegates for their com- munication concerning the "propo- sals submitted to both parties to the dispute for the purpose of con- ciliation, mea

London, Dec 20. The House of Commons adjourns to-day

until February 4, the Speaker having the usual power to recall the members before that

eary in the public interest. date should such course be neces-acter of these suggestions which In view of the preparatory char

British Wireless.

had been stressed by two powers themselves, the Council takes the view that there is no occasion at the present to discuss them. The Council entrusts the Committee of Thirteen with the task of examin-

not the intention of making any changes in the Cabinet in conse- quence of Herriot's resignation of the leadership of the Radical 80- cialist Party.

Nevertheless the situation ap pears to be such as to call for Laval's presence in Paris, it being understood that the Premier is leaving Geneva on Thursday even- ing Instead of Baturday as orgin- ally intended.

The opponents of the Govern ment believe that Herriot's re- London, Dec. 20.

signation will have serious conse The following will play for Newquences and that a Cabinet meet- Zealand in the rugger matching will be held soon after Laval's against Wales at Cardiff to arrival in order to examine the Bail, Oliver, morrow:-Gilbert, Hart, Mitchell, situation which has arisen.

Griffiths, Badler, Labouru, Hadley, Dalton, McLean. Reid, King, Manchester, Mahoney,

Reister.

It is also not improbable that in consequence of recent events and under pressure from the Left Wing parties, the Chamber debate on foreign affairs fixed for December 27, will be heard on the 24th

ing the entire situation, in the the last meeting, and that sanc-Transocean Kuq Hit. obtained, and in the spirit of the the committee would remain in light of information which may be tions would still continue, and that

League Covenant pay close touch with the Committee of A resolution was then passed Thirteen. No mention was made Lord Davies' motion was agreed in force for a considerable time in President.declared the session dons, but it is generally believed by the "Empress of Japan are Mr. without debate, whereupon the of the application of further Sanc- turning to the Colony yesterday

bus service has been arranged for Britain, have been steadily im- ultimately be negotiated satisfac

the convenience of the patrons proving in direct consequence of tory to both countries. It has attending dinner dance. In addithe activities of Italy

never been expected, that the exdat tion to the ordinary time table: Now that a change has taken ing system could be permanent. EKE: 8 pm, 8.30 pm 9 pm place in the Foreign, Omes at and we hope that the Egyptians and RB.H. I am 1.15 am, 130 Home, there is no reason why an will have a little patience and whit a.mi

Anglo-Egyptian Treaty should no for further developments.

Among the local residents re-

PRESS CENSORSHIP WITHDRAWN (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally press" (Copyright).3"}

-- Madrid, Dec. 19, Press censorship which has been

Spain, was abolished by a decree of the Minister of the Interior taking effect on Friday,

The Minister at the same time expresses the hope that the papers will Justify this token of the OIL EMBARGO? Government's confidence by pu- The Committee of Eighteen but it appears beyond doubt that 20 this year, biishing nothing in future which is merely tools cognisance of the the Ill fated Paris proposals have value of detrimental to the country's In- announcement of the Chairman resulted in making the tension wil has been gr teresis

Vasconcellos that n no change had more acute, than ever

Framros Transocean so Min.

taken place in the situation Ence i f'ransocean Avo Min.

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Forrest, and Mr. P. H

Hodgson,

The late

closed A Comicil meeting was that the practicability of the oll immediately followed by the ses embargo will at least tentatively sion of the Banctions Committee be examined by the experts.. of Eighteen, which was of equally It cannot be said at this moment. short duration

whether this will lead to any de Mogra form finite decisions in the near future. Street, who died in

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