1936-03-11 — Page 8

13

ARE YOU A HEAD HUNTER?

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS.

1936-1937.

R.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1936.

DEATH

OBUHOFT-On March 6, 1936, at Jals residence, 36 Route Grouchy. Shanghal Stepan Fedorovich Obuhoff, formerly of Hankow.

Editorial and Business Office: 11

Ica House Street. Tel. 30251.

(Wanchai Office):

Night Edisor

Tel 24511.

London Office: 53. Fleet Street,

E.C. 4

The Baily Press.

HONG KONG, MARCH 11, 1936.

BROADCASTING AND

WORLD PEACE

DR. WANG CHUNG ETHIOPIAN CAMPAIGN

HUI

No Interview" Granted

When the "Scharnhorst" berthel here yesterday morning at 7.30. Dr. Wang Chung-hul, Judge of the International Court at Thċ Hague, formerly President of the Judicial Yuan at Nanting. who has travelled from Barcelona, left the boat with his friends and went to, a private home in the Colony for breakfast.

Many Press representatives were at the wharf to meet him, but he refused to be Interviewed, stating that at that moment he was, not in a position to say anything.

Among others who were on the wharf to greet the world famous jurist were Colonel C. W. Leung, representative of the 1st Route Army, Mr. Tse Yl-pong. Secretary The League of Nations is working of the South West, Political Cour- to translate into practice the lofty cll, Madame Hu Mo-lin. daughter Ideal which the British Broadcast-of Mr. Hu Han-min, and Wel Tao- ing Corporation has set before 1. ning. special en voy from

"Nation shall speak peace unto Central Government.

nation." An Important decision, tending in this direction, was taken

by the League, Council at its re-

cently concluded January session. As a result, a diplomatic conference

Post In Nanking?

the

will be held at Geneva on Septem- (From Our Special Correspondent) her 3 with the object of concluding an international convention or the

Canton, March 10,

Dir

TO BE PROLONGED

Defences Erected To Stem

Italian Advance

"Hong Kong Dally Press" Special)

Addis Ababa, March 10,

It is stated that hostililles have not been suspended as was expected. "The Abyssinian capital no longer counts on an early close of the war, but has begun to make preparations for # prolonged campaign.

Gangs of engineers and workmen are working night and day to erect strong defences between Amba Aladehi and Paha Ashangi with the hope of holding the Italian advance when the rains set in and the use of air planes and motorised vehicles wil be impossible. The war might then turn in favour of the Abyssinians it conducted or ruerilla lines. “

The headquarters have been transfered from Dessie to Quo« ram. With the Negus, who recently arrived at Quoram, a large number of anti-aircraft guns appeared on the spot. With the help of these weapons the Abyssinians succeeded in warding off the last Italian aly raid.

the op-

NORTH FRONT ACTIVE

are again tri movement. The air forces are again developing great.

According to Abyssinian ac- counts, several Italian p'anes were

Asara, Mar. 10. hit by Abyssinian volleys and,

Military activity in Abyssinia be burst into flame and plunged into the Ashangi Lake. As po coats an again on the northern front were available, no attempt at res-

on Monday. In all parts of the

cue could be made.

region, but more specially in the When the last pařile' at Addis | Temblen territory, Icallan troops Ababa broke out at the alarm thai A hearty welcome to Dr. Wang the Italians were about to bom- use of broadcasting in the cause Chung-hui. the well-known jurist. bard the city, the inhab'tanis fed activity so that opinion prevails in of world peace. The date chosen will be extended by high officials is on the eve of the annual League here when he arrives in Canton criminal elements se1zed

in large numbers, whereupon the

military circles that heavy fighting Assembly. Consequently it should this evening or to-morrow. ith

be possible for

the majority of Wang arrived in Hong Kong to-portunity to p'under the deserted may be expected in the near fu- States to have influential delegates day from Europe, having resigned houses. The authorities have tak-ture.

en stern measures to punish those The armistice announced caught red-handed and

have! Monday by Marshal Badoglio Judge Wang's return is at the made exemplary exhibition to dis-

therefore did not materalise. It 25 request of Mr. Hu Han-min, who courage any repetition of the last- explained that the commands that cutside

were hanged the League the United believes the jurist can render bet-ins. Ten bandits States of America, Brazil Costa ter service to China than remain

and allowed, to dangle from glb- were issued by headquarters on Rica, the Free City of Danziging at The Hague. Genera: Chiang bets at points where the whole po Monday concerning the fighting Egypt,

Germany, Iceland

and Kai-shek. President of the Execu-pulation could see them.-- Japan-are to be invited to attend tive Yuan, also requests Jr. Wang Transacea News Service

to return home and has nered the conference.

It is far from being a leap in him the Presideney of the Judicial

THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY-

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

HE

EALED Tenders will be received at the Royal Naval Hospital, until 10 a.m. on the 20th March 1936, from persons desirous of sap Sixty-seventh plying Beel, Mutson, Fowls. Pork. Choose, Pure Cow's Milk, Joe, and other provisions, and necessaries for the year ending 31st March, 1987

14

Ordinary Share-

General Meeting of holders will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on Friday, the 27th March, 1936, at Noon, for the pur.

at Geneva. All the members of the League will have the right to take part in the discussions. In addi-

tion the most important countries

the judgeship of the Permanent Court of International Justice.

Printed Forms of Teader und Pose of receiving the Report of the the dark which the League of Yuan, a position he held before.

further particulars can be obtained at the RN Hospital.

The right to reject the lowest or any tender is reserved.

G. D. G. FERGUSSON, Surgeon Captair, Medical Officer in Charge. Royal Naval Hospital, Hong Kong. 11th March, 1936.

[4271

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC

N

CO., LTD.

General Managers, together with a

statement of Accounts for the year en led the 31st December, 1935.

The Share Register and Transfer Books will be closed from the 18th to the 17th March, 1936, both days

It is not yet certain what past Nations is taking. More than four years have passed since the Dr. Wang will take, as he is not Assembly first determined to en-interested government office: courage the use of broadcasting to He wid explain to Mr. Hu Han- create better mutual understanding min the international situationa! between peoples. On that occasion situation as viewed from The it referred the matter to its In Haeue. It is likely that Mr. Hu tellectual Co-operation Organisa-wili go to Nanking with Dr. Wang Chung-hui, as the former is ap- pointed Chairman of the Central Executive Committee.

inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON &Co., LTD. |tion.

General Managers, THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE Co., LTD. Hong Kong, 6th March: 1936.

4263

In order that the best possible advice might be obtained, a com- milttee of experts was set to work. Before he returned to China. whose proposals eventually emerged Dr. Wahg visited several European in the form of a draft convention. capita's and has a first, hand idea | Twice this draft was submitted to of the attitude of the Powers to- the countries concerned, and rewards China. vised in accordance with their'] suggestions for amendment. The last Assembly came to the conclu- sion that the time was ripe to call FIRST EXTRA & diplomatic conference. RACE MEETING will be held. So now the 'final stage is ap- (Weather Permitting) at HAPPY proaching. The Secretary-General

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

VALLEY

TOTICE is hereby given that the Forty-seventh Ordinary Yearly Meeting will be held at the Com pany's Offices, F. & G. Building, ou Wednesday, 11th March, 1938, at 11 a.m. for the purpose of presenting

on SALURDAY, 14th of the League has been instructed the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st

MARCH, 1936, " commencing at to request the Governments to 1935. December,

11t

2.00 P.M. lecting Directors and Auditors

The liegister of Members of the Company will be closed from 24th February to 11th March 1935, both days inclusive, during which period Shares can be Transfer of

no

registered.

บ The First Bell will be Rung at

1,30 P.M.

By Order,

And notice is horeby also giveu that an Extraordinary General Ment. ing of the Company will be held at the same place immediately after the termination of the above mentioned Ordinary General Meeting for the of considering and, if purpose thought fit, pasring the following rosolutions, namely:-

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 9th March, 1936.

(4266

"BRITISH UNEMPLOYED

FIGURES

SEMI-FINAL OF BILLIARDS

furnish the delegates with the Comfortable Win

necessary creditentials to enable them, at the conclusion of the broadcasting conference, to sign the proposed convention without delay.

QUÈZON COMING TO HONG KONG

ገነ

Manila, Mar. 10. Senor Manuel Quezon. President of the Philippine Islands Common- wealth, is leaving for Hong Kong London, Mar. 9.

by the s.8. President Coolidge next The Ministry of Labour reports week for a short period of recu- that on February 24 there wereperation from the strenuous time approximately 10.475,000 persona in attendant on his recent inaugura employment in Britain. This was tion as President. He wishes the 126,000 more than on January 20 visit to be entirely unofficial and and 378,000 more than on the cor- is emphasising that he merely re- responding date last year.

quires rest Reuter.

(1) That it is desirable to cap- italize the sum of $1,50,000, being part of the undivided profits of the Company standing to the credit of the Reserve Fund, and accordingly that a bonus of $1,500,000 be declared and that such bonus be applied on behalf of the persons who on the 29th The numbers of unemployed per- day of February, 1936, are the sons on the register on February registered holders of the 450,000 25 totalled 2,025,021--134,701 | less issued abares of the Company in pay than on January 20 and 280,442, ment in full for 150,000 shares of the less than

on the corresponding

Company of $10 each and that such date last year. The February total 150,000 shares credited us fally paid of unemployed included 308,557 be accordingly allotted to such par- sons respectively in the proportion of Women and 61,784 girls.--

British Wireless. one of such shares for every three of the said 450,000 shares then hel by such persons respectively and that such shares shall rank for dividend as from the 1st day of January, 1936. (2) That if, on such distribution as aforesaid, any person would be entitled to a fraction of a share, the Directors shall, in lieu of issuing fractional certificates,

BRITAIN'S WEALTH

INCREASING

London, Mar. 10.

11

KING'S MESSAGE TO INDIA

New Delhi, Mar. - 9. The King. Emperor's message to the India Legislative Assembly, in reply, to the Assembly's resolution of sympathy on the death of Kirig George, was read in the Assembly to-day by the President.

The messige stated that the King Emperor and Queen Mary ac- knowledge the resolution of cou- An Increase in Britain's wealth dolence adopted on February 4 and cause the of £110 million in the year 1934-35 thank the Assembly for their kind whole share to be allotted to a person is shown in the report of the Com-thoughts, it or persons to be named by the missioner of Inland Revenue for Fenter's Bulletin Servies. Directors and such share shall at that year issued to-day. The re- auch time as the Directors think it, port estimates the total taxable be sold and the actt proceeds dis income for the year at £1,200 tributed amongst the persons entitled million compared with £1,158,584.- to auch fractions making up the 150 in 1933-34. The analysis of Bbare.

figures shows that although Bri- By Order of the Board of Directors tain's wealth as a whole is becom- GIBB, LIVINGST N & Co. Trning greater, the number of very

Agenté,

Iarge individual incomes is de creasing- Hong Kong, 19th February, 1985.

[2214 British Wireless.

A

WAR GOING AHEAD

11

Champion

WAIT AND SEE POLICY

Italy And Locarno

Pact Powers

# (Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

Press" (Copyright).] 3:

14

were misunderstood- Transocean News Service"

LOCAL AND GENERAL

on

Mr. Kan Tong Po, the Chief Manager of The Bank of East Asia, Ltd, has left the Colony yesterday per as. "Athos for a holiday trip to Indo-China and Straits Settlements.

H

NEWS SUMMARY

The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Sinith, wife of Mr. John S. Smith, Manager of Messrs. Luhring & Smith, who died at the French Hospital on Monday after a short lness, took place at the Colonial Cemetery, Happy Valley yesterday evening, and was well attended by a large number of relatives and filends.

Page 6.

**

-

A popular and prominent mem- ber has been lost to the Club de Recreio, and the local Portuguese community as a whole, in the death, which occurred at the Kow- loon Hospital on Monday of Mr. Carlos Noberto Gosano, brother of the well-known Interporters, A. V. and Bernie Gosano,

Page 6.

*

Considerable excitement " was caused in Queen's Road Central, in the early hours of yesterday morn- ing, when a fire broke out on the third floor of No. 322, a dried meat store.

Page 5.

An order for the winding up of O, K. Gidumal and Watumull, Ltd., was made by the acting" "Chief "Justice, Mr. R. E Lindsell, at Supreme Court yesterday when he gave the judgment which he re- served after the hearings last month.