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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1936.

DEATH

on Monday, BISPHAM George,

March 20th, suddenly, at Bom- bay. (Shanghai and Japan papers please copy).

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Editorial and Business Office: 11,

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

Tel. 24511.

EMPIRE AIR SERVICES

Australia's New Negotiations

Sydney, Apr. 3. The Daily Telegraph" under- London Office: $3 Fleet Street stands that discussions for a flying ||

B.C. 4.

boat service are proceeding along new lines, involving Australia's abandonment

Darwin- of the Singapore section in favour of a Darwin-North Borneo route.

The Daily Press.

HONG KONG, APRIL 4, 1935.

COLONIES AND THE LEAGUF

Renewal of Germany's demands for a "place in the sun was a. natural sequel to Italy's attempt to create for herself a new colony in Africa by conquest. The pro- blem of colonial possessions will have to be squarely faced before a final conclusion of the Ethiopian question can be reached.

From North Borneo there would be branches to Manila, Hong Kong, New Guinea and Pupus. “

VOLUNTEER DINNER AT NEWS SUMMARY

HEADQUARTERS

Growth And Fine Record Of

*

Portuguese Company

Figures showing the increasing growth and the fine record of the Portuguese Company of the Hong Kong Volunteers were quated by the Officer Commanding the unit (Major Jarvis) last night when the annual dinner of the Corps was held at Volun- teer Headquarters.

Major Jarvis said that the year had been a bamper one for recruiting and the Company was concerned now, not so much with adding to its sirength, but with maintaining its numbers and improving its efficiency.

Empire flying boats would con-

More than 150 guests and mem- nect with the trans-Pacific Clipper ships of the Pan-American Air-bers of the Corps were assembled. Before the proceedings opened the ways, affording direct communica-

stood in silence In between Australia tion

and the gathering United States by a

memory of the late H. A. V. Ribeiro twice-weekly

and C. N. Closano, who died during service, also embracing New Guinea- Reuter.

RICKSHA DISPUTE IN

SHANGHAI

Friction Between Owners And Council

Shanghal, Apr. 3.

It will not be enough that the war should be ended; it is desir able also that satisfaction should be given to dissatisfied powers so Signs that the ricksna-owners. far as their aspirations are legit-involved in a dispute with the mate." If the League of Nations is Municipal Counci are yle ding, to win the confidence of the world

became evident to-day, as about it cannot be content merely to de 1500 more public vehicles are be- fend the status quo: It must also lived to be available for hire, be the instrument for removing grievances. Sir Samuel Hoare ac- cepted the view on behalf of Bri tain in his speech to the Assemb-

Following the Counell's warning

the year.

"This case may develop into a serious charge and requiries a lot. of investigation," remarked Mr. T Murphy, A.S.P.. when an inquest was opened by Mr: S. F. Balfour at the Central Magistracy yesterday Into the circumstances surrounding the death of a prisoner, Tsol Tong. at the Government Civil Hospital at 12.45 p.m. on Aprùi 2.

Page .8.

An armed robbery which took place on January 31 last was dramatically retold in Court yes- terday when five men made their appearance before Mr. Macfadyen. Page 8.

The Diocesan Boys School held their Annual Sports yesterday which also included an exhibition Page 10. of hobbles.

Mr. G. P. de Martin gave an the ether will be a credit to his platoon and eloquent appeal over an asset to the Company.

yesterday on behalf of the Pro- BIG ATTENDANCES - tection of Children Society regard- Our attendances at parades haveing the "Flower Day" to-day.

41 Page 1. been very gratifying. In camp and on the G.O.C.'s inspection and combined operations we had prac- Guests at the official table were: tically 100 per cent, attendance and Senhor Alvaro Brilhante Laborinho

on weekly parades we have had (Consul for Portugal), Col. Harri-

as many as 170, the average' over Bon (G.8.0.1), Capt. R. C. B. An-

23 parades being 108. Thirty-five derson (Adjutant), Mr. C. A. da

members of the Company have not Roza, Lieut.-Col. H. 8. L. Dowbiggin missed a single parade out of a (Commandant), Majer Jarvis. Col.total of 25 parades. When we con- L. G. Bird. Mr. F. L Silva (Club sider that many of our members Lusitano), Major Mitchell, Mr. F H. Barnes. (President of the Club need do only 10 parades under the Volunteer Ordinance these figures de Recreioi, Capt, Owen Hughes,

indicate very great spirit of Lieut. Lawrence, R. S. M. Parkin-

keenness. son, Mr. J. d'Almeida (President of

We must congratulate, Company the Laga Portuguesa), Capt. W. H.Sergeant Major Baptista, who this

A stir was caused in Ice House Westlake, Lieut. -Col. G. D. P. Black year received the King's Jubilee Street yesterday afternoon about and R.Q.M.S. Kew.

medal. In view of the very small 4.30, Chan Lung, a rattan coolie, number of these medals allotted aged about 55 years collapsed while for presentation to members of walking along the street and died the Corps and the large number before the ambulance

קט

YEAR'S SUCCESSES Major Jarvis said, in part:- Colonel Dowbiggin and Gentle- that it intends to reduce the num-men-During the training" season ber of licenes issued to owners, on 1935-36 the Company pursued its

unvarying course picking the principle of "last come,. last

trophies here and there." In the served," Monday next has been

tied sporting area, we

for first say that his Government would fixed as 'zero day" for the renew-

place in the athletic sports with take its share in any collective at-

the mobile M.G.S. and in the tempt to deal in a fair and effec-ng of Licences. tive way with the question of ac- cess to raw materials in colonies or mandated territories.

ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. ly last September, and went on to

OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SOCIETY.

ANNUAL DINNER, APRIL 4TH.

THE

HE running commentary on the Boat Race will be broadcast -from 7:45 P.M.

Members are therefore requested. to arrive at 7:45 P.M. prompt, and not at 8 P.M. an previously

sanounced,

Q. A. A. MACFADYEN,

Hon. Joint Secretary.

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UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..

THE Thirty-first Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will

* On

be held at the Offices of Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd., Hong Kong and

Bank Shanghai

Building. Wednesday, 8th April, 1936, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the report of the General Managers together with a Accounts to 81st December, 1935..

Statement

of

The Transfer Books of the Come pany will be Closed from 28th March to 8th April, 1935, both Days inclusive.

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

General Managers. Hong Kong, 18th March, 1936.

(4292

N TICE OF REMOVA.

THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

THE Fifty fifth Ordinary General

be held at the Offices

Africa is ended.

But it is not too

The time for official inquiry Meeting of the Company will may not be ripe until the war in

of the General Managers, Messrs. Jondine, Matheson &o., Ltd, Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, 22nd April, 1934, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing the Accounts, and electing Directors and Auditore.

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The funeral of the late Mr. M. A. Cooper took place yesterday evening at the Protestant Cemetery and was largely attended. Page 7.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

could get

of individuals who deserve recog-there. His death was attributed to altion for their voluntary work on natural causes. behalf of the Colony, the Corps infantry unit is proud that one of its members was deemed worthy of this award, C.S.M. Baptista has been a keen, efficient and hard-

and it should not be long before

It is announced that the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race will be rowed at 11.45 a.m. G.M.T. Mem- 'bers of the local Oxforc and Cam→

It is understood that after the } aquatic sports were bracketed equal working volunteer for many years bridge Society are asked therefore

date named the Council will be prepared to refuse to grant any licences to the present owners. rs certain other parties have offered to take over the ricksha bulines on the Counci's terms.

Groups of pullers yesterday raided a number of ricksha hongs and forcibly removed the vehicles. which were later rescued by the polce.

However, the threat

soon to ventilate the question un- melally, or for each country to begin to consider the realities. It is desirable without delay to get a clear conception of what is reason the complaints. On the face of it,major disorders, it is hoped. will able and what is unreasonable in if colonies are a source of wealth, be removed by the decision of the authorities to grant rellef of 15 It seems untair that so large a

A number of small part of the earth's surface should cents daily.

also paying re'le to be British, so much lesser a part owners art Italian and none of it, outside the the pullers.- | home country, tierman. But if we

Heuter. leave out of account the Dom- intons, which are, self-governing. (4838 and India, whose approach toward' self-government is provided under her Constitution, the problem is mainly one of the Continent of Africa.

The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from the 15th April to the 6th May inclusive.

By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON&CO.,LTD.,

General Managers. Hong Kong 2nd April, 1936.

MR. ARITA DECIDES CHINA POLICY

Tokyo, Apr. 3. " the new Japanese Mr. Arita, Foreign Minister 13 prepared to ол Mr. forego rigid insistence Hirota's three-point policy towards China, according to semi-official scurces, which add that his first step will be to seek realisation of joint Sino-Japanese action against Chinese Communists.

with the static M.Ga. We cannot help feeling that this group should change their name which doesn't do them justice. Their aquatic ability should stand them in good stead, as I believe some of their gun positions are occasionally to be found under water.

We again represented the Corps in the Garrison billiards tourna

ment and won the challenge cup for the Afth time. Out of eight encounters we have won the cup five times and once been runners-

up.

i

he will be in a position to add to the row of ribbons he has started. (Applause.)

our

We have this year to welcome new C.O.C. Major-General Bartholomew and I hope Col. Bar- rison, who represents him to-night. will convey to him our determina, tion to make this unit a credit to his command.

This is Capt. Anderson's Arst

He is more accessible than any appearance at our "annual dinner. previous adjutant I can remem 'ber and I hope I shall not em- barrass him unduly when I say that he puts in a amount of work and assure him of our co-operation during his

prodigious

At the Corps rifle meeting the first three positions in the Corps championship were gained by Sgt. LOCKOUT SETTLED

F. V. V. Ribeiro. Lt. Sequeira and "Shanghai, Apr. 3.

Lt. Silva. Lt. Sequeira also won The ricksha lockout has been the officer's prize given by Col. time here.

Finally once more I must ex- settled, the owners agreeing to re-Dowbiggin. The right-half Com- sume operations to-morrow at the pany team won the tile competl-press the grateful appreciation of return for minor tion in great style and were second this unit to all our civilian friends

new rate and concession.--

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ATP-044 FAAS+? Zabri¬ked ( SHANGHAI STATE LOTTERY

Here we shall not find any sola-Reuter. tion for the dificulty of surplus population. Though England has a population of 742 to the square mile, as compared with 347 in Ger- many and 344 in Italy, she has ap- not been able to send any preciable number of her surplus population to her dependencies in Africa, Even in those restricted areas where the white man can settle there will be increasing need

Shanghal, Apr. 3. The twenty fist State Lottery, drawn to-day, resulted in the fol-

lowing tickets coming out for the

major prizes:

First prize, ticket No. 081945, Second prizes, ticketë Nos. 274037. 249963, 288028, 032644.- Reuter.

In the Blake Shield Last year regret we lost the interport cup to Shanghai and whilst not wish- ing to detract in any way from Shanghai's well deserved win I must point out that we are under a definite disability in that our facilities for practice are very small compared with Shanghai.

GOOD SHOOTING

who do so much to stimulate re- cruiting and encourage competi- tion in shooting.

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to arrive at the Gloucester Build- ing for the Society's Annual Dinner to-night at 7.45 p.m. "prompt, and not at 8 pm. as previously an- nounced.

—

There will be no dinner dance to-day at Repulse Bay Hotel, "but the usual tea dance will be held to-morrow at 4.30 p.my

Among those, who, arrived here P. & O. 8.6. Ranchi. were 51 M. yesterday from the North by the

Dalrymple, Lady M, Blake, Mr. and Mrs. M. Beraha and child, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Young....

A boy. Leung Chi-Kong, aged- three years, residing at No. 88 Han Po Street, was admitted to the Kwong Wah Hospital suffering from scalds, caused when he ac- eidentally fell into a tub of boiling.

water.

One case each of Enteric Fever This year instead of closing with and Cerebro-Spinal Fever were re- a further appeal for support I feel

ported to the Health Authorities I can say that much has been for the 24 hours ended on Thurs-

day.

MERCHANT NAVY AND FISHING FLEETS King To Retain Title

London, Apr. 3.

achieved and all, we want for the moment is to improve our eff- clency and maintain our numbers. COMPANY THANKED Lieut.-Col. Dowbiggin said the. The standard of shooting has increase in the Corps members was generally improved though weather much greater than Major Jarvis conditions were against us on at had stated and he was particular- for, elbow room! for the native

least two of the Sundays allottedly pleased to notice the keenness Mr. Arita will endeavour to set-

population, who have surely the

us. L.G. scores particularly are displayed. He thanked the Com- tle all-issues in the Far East, with arst claim. Italy herself has sent

exceedingly good. A few weeks pany and wished it every success. special regard to Japanese rela-only a few hundred settlers to the

ago we had a most successful Appreciation of the magnificent tions with Britain and the U.S.A.-nabitable highlands of Eritrea.

Company shoot for which the work done by the Company was leuter.

It remains, then, te consider the

prizes will be awarded this even-expressed by Col Harrison who question from the point of view of

ing. Our grateful thanks are due said it meant so much to the de- power and prestige, and of econo-

to Capt. Caffyn of Stonecutters fence and security of Hong Kong. mic advantage. It should be laid

who gave us every facility and to There was no keener Company in down clearly at the outset that the

Col. Dowbiggin and Capt. Ander the Corps, he said, and in keenness. League of Nations ought not to

London April ».

son who not only inade the shoot and efficiency, it was going ahead. lend itself to any readjustment

Viceroy - Designate, Lord possible but gave up their own He thanked the Company for its | AUSTRIAN contrary to the interests of the Linlithgow, left for India to-day hard-earned leisure to spend the enthusiasm on behalf of the G.O.C. native population. Its country | British Wireles

day with us.

THE GUESTS desired that a colony should be

MRS. MOLLISON ÖFF· TO THE CAPE

A

8 from To-day's date Our Office

will be situated at the Second

Landori, Apr. 2. Mrs. Amy Mollison expects leave Gravesend Aerodrome at

to

3

Floor, Bank of East Asia Building a.m. on April 3 in a mystery plane, handed over to it in order that it 10, Des Voour Road Central.

SHEWAN TOMES & CO. 30th March, 1936

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THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING" CO., LTD.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

She took her machine out on tria fight this afternoon.- Reuter.

OUT FOR RECORD

London, Apr. 3.

NEW VICEROY SAILS

The

asked to

With regard to recruiting I am very glad to say that this has been

We

It is the intention of the King to retain the title of Master of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets which he assumed as Prince of Wales.-

British Wireless.

REARMAMENT

ENTHUSIASM

Vienna, Apr. 3. Demonstrations have been made in garrison towns in favour of the new conscription wherein all able- bodied men will be called to serve

Vienna a, big torchlight procession took place last night in this con- nection.

Hungary will welcome the adop tion of Austria's step, but the Little Entente is expected to frown on this step if adopted by Hungary.---

euter's Bulletin Service.

Lieut. H. J. Silva proposed the and ex- capable of high speed.

might exploit it merely in its own She is going to try to regain the interest, the League

which would lead to greater re- a bumper year. Prior to the Jubi- toast of "Our Guests" obviously

lee of his late Majesty King George pressed thanks and appreciation record for the England to Cape- ought not to support such a de- strictions on international trade.

The main hope of reform lies in V, the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga offered for all they had done. town-flight, which she recently lost mand. Nor ean the contention of

He also expressed grateful thanks to Tommy Rose, Mrs. Mollison experienced British administrators the all-round application of the Jubilee medals to members who hopes to reach Capetown in two be ignored when, they say and "open door." This already applies obtained the highest number of to the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga for his the country in an emergency. In

GOOD LEADERS days' flying, over the West African

In the main justly--that, what-in the mandated, African territorie. recruits before the date of the keen support and assistance.

administered by Britain, but not Jubilee. The gold medal was won route..

ever may have been the case in

Mr. da Roza. replying for the the past, to-day the government in the colonies. The special re-by Bergt. C. G. Bilva with 12-re-"

'cruits.

guests said the Company was for- of a colony or a mandated terri- ciprocal advantages which mem-

Lt. Remedios W15 promoted tunate in having Col. Dowbiggin

and Major

Jarvis to give it tory is regarded as a trust on be- bers of the British Empire have half of the subject population. secured under the Ottawa agree Captain and appointed to com-

menta would have to be modified. mand "B" Company and Captain guidance. The success they had This is not to say that certain Mrs. Amy Mollison left Gravesend territorial adjustments might not Great Britain may reasonably be Rodrigues appointed to command attained so far was largely due to congratulate them assisted by the officers. He agree that countries "A" Company. at 5.30 a.m. for Capetown in be made without harm to the an attempt to regain the England-natives. There are some possibili- which buy products from British these two hardworking and em-congratulate of Mr. d'Almada "on

Consul were essential to the suc- Captown record. 81.4 is going ties of concession of this kind in colonies should have equal rights cient officers on their advance being commissioned in the near goodwill and good nature of the He was sure that all the guests cess of the Portuguese Company on the west coast toute which is the interests of prestige. But the with herself (subject to fair condiment. We welcome back Lt. Law- ( future. a thousand miles shorter than the realities of the grievance may most t'ons in regard to labour) to ex-rence who has returned from re-

guese Company with a sympathetic having such a keen supporter as east coast route taken by Tommy satisfactorily be met by economic port to them. In other words, let serve of officers to assist "B" Com-there to-night viewed the Portu- and they were very fortunate in Rose, but more bazardous, She changes. Even in this respect the colonies, no less than mandated pany.

Capt. Remedios new command eye and would also be glad to help Mr. Laborinho.

Mr. Laborinho said he was happy must reach South Africa on Mon- grievances have not always been territories, be, in the fullest sense day night in order to break the accurately represented. There is of the term," regions held in trust, left No. 11 Platoon without an them. For himself, he could pro- record,

no lack of access to the raw firstly for their inhabitants, and officer but provision has been made mise them support whenever it was

except where tariffa secondly, for the rest of the world for this. Another member of our needed.

TOAST TO CONSUL The plane is able to fly 2,200 materials miles non-stop and she la carrying block a two-way flow of trade. on equal terms. The fundamental unit has put duty and esprit de 127 gallons of fuel for the pur And what countries demanding of a League settlement should be corps before this personal, feelings! Major Jarvis rose to propose the pose. The plane has a crusing colonies really desire is a protect that, while colores may perhaps and is now training with a view toast to the Portuguese Consul, value on it as indicative of", the ed colonial market for the exports in exceptional circumstances be to his early advancement to the Mr. Laborinho, Finding themselves strong Anglo-Portuguese good feel- speed of 156 miles and expects to have the first stop in North Africa of the governing country; and the transferred, they must under all commissioned ranks, I am sure in the peculiar position they were ing and asked the Company to which will be reached at noon. League of Nations could hardly be circumstances be regarded rather this promotion will be a very when some of them were British drink to the continuance of this

popular one and that Mr. d'Almada subjects and sorge were not the bond of friendship. expected

sanction changes as obligations than privileges. [[4828 } Heuter'a Bulletin Services

THE Eegistered Offices of the

Company are now situated

at

10, Des Voeux Road Central, (Bank

of East Asia Building). Telephone

No. 27781.

SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,

General Managers.

1st April, 1936.

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sion and said his presence was at being a guest on such an occa-

sufficient evidence of his interest in the Company. He placed great