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ADVERTISEMENTS.

HONGKONG TRAMWAYS LIMITED

FROM TO-DAY

ALTERATION OF FARES

Commencing 1st June 1936, until further notice, FARES

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 1, 1936.

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

Tel. 34511.

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DAVIS CUP TENNIS

Quist Conquers Allison

The Baily Press. CRAWFORD BEATEN

will be as follow :—

Ist Class 3rd Class

6 cents

3 cents

HONG KONG, JUNE 1, 1936.

On Kennedy Town or Whitty Street Cars.) On Causeway Bay or Happy Valley Cars On Western Market and Shanklwan Cars On Western Market and Quarry Bay Cars On Shaukiwan Cars between Causeway Bay and Western Market or vice versa Between Causeway Bay and Quarry Bay or

Shaukiwani Sailors and Soldiers in Uniform-All- routes Children under 12 years of age--All_routes ›

10 cents

5 cents

5 cents

MONTHLY TICKETS-Available on All Cars at

15

"All times $6 per month. (3 cent) Tickets on Sale at the

Company's Office.

CASH TICKETS-Books of (5 cent)

Hong Kong, 26th May, 1936.

BANK HOLIDAY

In Accordance with Govern- ment Ordinance the EXCHANGE BANKS will he CLOSED for the transaction of Public Business on MONDAY, the 1st June, 1936. (Whit Monday), Hong Kong, 29th May, 1936.

F. H. GLOVER Acting General Manager

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WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY

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Philadelphia, May 30,

In the Davis Cup American Zone Anal, Adrian Quist (Australla) beat W. L "Allison (America) 6-3, 5-7,

6-4, 6-1.

The Australian played with great strategy and kept Allison on the baseline in order to prevent him advancing to the net where the American is most deadly. Allison was leading 5-2 in the second set when"Quist drew up to 5-5.. There were three love games.

of admission The progressive wonten in recent years to a large number of occupations formerly closed to them by law or custom

Quist concentrated on his back- nas instilled in some minds

hand in the rest of the match and Dope of removing every sex barrier

raced through the first five games from all helds of human activity.

in the final set in ten minutes. In deference to this far from uni-

Donald Budge (America) beat versar aspiration, a Committee was appointed some time ago to inquire Jack Crawford. (Australla) 6-2, 6-3. into the desirability of admitting 4-8. 1-6, 19-11. After two all Budge women to the Diplomatic and Con-put on pressure and almost blasted on Crawford "from the court with sular Services. The Committee, in

blistering low forehanders. a majority report, have now de-

Crawford was at Budge's mercy clared against such admission, and their view has been endorsed by in the second set and whenever be the, Government for reasons which was pressed the Australian played

a more steady game. lack ething in cogency. These reasons are, in effect, that in many countries the innovation would not be welcomed and would, therefore, place the woman diplomat under a disadvantage; that the retention of NOTICE IS HEREBY

women in the Diplomatic Service 17- that the ANNUAL after marriage would create GIVEN

superable dimculties, and that the GENERAL ORDINARY

number of available posts is MEETING of SHARE small (about 550 in the two Ser- HOLDERS will be HELD at vites) as to be incapable of affect-

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In the third set Craword content to remain on the baseline. forcing Budge to commit errors. He carried on these tactics in the fourth set, but Budge's youthful stamina anally nipped the bud in several efforts on the part of Craw ford to stage a comeback- Router

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THICK FOG

the HONG KONG HOTEL, ing the general question of the LINER RUNS INTO {1} Hong Kong, on TUESDAY,employment of

16th. JUNE 1936, at 12 NOON two minority reports one proposed a seven years' trial period, which the Government, in our view right- ty. rejected as impracticable, while the "other (signed by the two wo- men members) advocated eligibl- lity on equal terms for both sexes.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS NO. 22 OF 1936

IN THE MATTER of The Wing On Company (Shang. hai) Limited

and

IN THE MATTER of The Companies Ordinance 1932.

to

for the purpose of receiving the Reports of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th. Aprill, 1936.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, 6th. day of June, to TUESDAY, the 16th. day at June 1936, both days' in clusive.

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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON

General Managers. HONGKONG, 29th. May, 1936.

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WELL Appointed Offices.

Moderate Bent.

Apply SECRETARY

HONG KONG STOCK EXCRANGE.

THE MARINE INSURANCE BAROMETER

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NOTICE is hereby given that the 1 petition presented Supreme Court of Hong Kong on the 12th day of May, 1936 för confirming the reduction of the capital of the above mentioned Company from $10,000,000 Hong Kong Currency to $10,000, 000 National Currency prevailing in Shanghai Is directed to be heard before His Honour the Chief Justice on the 26th day of June, 1936 at 10 A.M. Any creditor or shareholder of the Company desiring to oppose the making of an Order for the re duction of the capital of the said ing goods against war risks, an- Company under the above or nounced to-day in the marine in dinance should appear at the time surance market, is an indication of of hearing by himself or his the optimistic view that under- Counsel for that purpose. A copy writers are taking about the inter of the petition will be furcisited national political situation. to any creditor or shareholder of must be remembered that under- the Company requiring the same writers back their opinions with by the undersigned on payment their money, and that if they re- of the regulated charges for the duce rates it is because they con-

same.

Dated the 16th day of May, 1936.

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HASTINGS & CO. Solicitors to the above-named company.

Marina House.

Hong Kong

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

London, May 9. The reduction in rates for insur-

alder that the risk has diminished.

It

The declive issue, as it seems to us, turns on the balance of advant- age or disadvantage which would accrue to the State and to the e- clency of the Services by the pro- posed reform. Of the alleged ad- vantages the women's minority re- port mentions only two. One is that the inclusion of women would "widen the Beld of selection." Is

Queen Mary Forced To Go Slow

London, May 31. "Reuter's correspondent aboard the Iner Queen Mary reports thao the fog has thickened and visibility

is practically nil. b.

Six men are keeping a sharp lookout on the bridge, including the Commander, Sir Edgar Britten. A later message says that the it, then contended that talent is fog is lifting and heavy rain 19 so rare as to be insufficient to pro- | failing. A stiff breeze has sprung vide 550 capable roen for the Diplo-up and the siren is only sounding matic and Consular Services? The Intermittently. The vessel is, in- second is that "there are bound to

creasing speed and it is estimated be areas where a woman's speciae

that she is now doing just over knowledge could be used with ad-

twenty knots. ------ vantage to British trade." That Reuter, may be conceivable, but it is, to say the least, highly problematical. In any case, could either or both of

FORGING AHEAD

London, May 31. Reuter's correspondent on the

If Gossip We Must

(BY "ONLOOKER")

The Races on Saturday were not attended by a very large crowd possibly owing to the downpour of rain during the morning. It was very hot and steamy there and very little breeze-consequently most people stayed in the boxes during the afternoon trying to keep cool. H.E. The Governor was there also Col. Harrisen in one of those fashionable green hats. Col. Wil-

Bon I saw with Mrs, Persse who was in pale blue. The Weldons were there watching their Stratha- lan run and we were sorry not to see it get a place-but we wish them good luck for the next time. Mrs. Edwards Jones in navy and and white with a most attractive. hale hat of navy was there with

always so nice. All the "Party Re- the Weldons. She is back in Hong

gulars" seemed to be there and Kong just for a short holiday. An- other attractive person there was

everybody enjoying themselves im- Mrs. Beck-looking so cool and nice

mensely. Mrs. Alexander was most in pale pink linen with touches of striking and attractive in powder brown. Mrs. Lock and Mrs. Shel-

blue with a hat to match-her hus- band was there too in his usual don I saw together-both well turn- ed out, Gunners were well in evi-

good form. The Campbells. I saw dence. I am sorry to see that Major in the distance also the Grunes. Currie is in the wars again-this Pretty Mrs. Russell in a linen suit time it is his arm. Mrs. Carrington

of blue and her hat of the same colour had a party of friends there. Sykes in white with navy spent

Mrs. Jeffries in Royal blue" geor- most of her time in the Gunner's Box. Mrs Knox in printed crepe-gette was later to be seen dancing came with her husband-another couple I saw was Lt. Commander and Mrs. McCoy, the latter in green and white. The band of the Ulster Rifles played during the afternoon and for those keen on racing don't miss Monday's Meeting as it will be the last meeting of the season.

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The East Lancashire Regiment had a very large, and most success- ful cocktail party last week. They were lucky having a fine night with so much rain about and were able to held their party outside which is

MISSION WORK AMONG |

WOMEN IN 'CHINA

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Communist Hindrance

London, May 13. Addresses dealing with present-

day conditions in the mission Beld

at the Peninsula Hotel. Mrs. Lock and her husband arrived with Mr. Sheldon-Mrs. Lock's dress being of a harlequin effect which suited her well."

CANTON MORE FAR

The residents of Canton seem to have taken the opportunity of he Whitsun Holidays to come to Hong Kong for the week-end. Amongst those we noticed bathing at Re- pulse Bay on Sunday afternoon were Doctor Betz. the German Vice-Consul and Mr. Rassmussen,

THE INCOMPARABLE

DIVISION

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Sir Ian Hamilton's Tribute

the Swedish Vice-Consul who, as well as being a popular member of the foreign community of Shameen is also a notable and an oarsman.

Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Ball gave a most enjoyable

in cocktail party the Bailey's charming flat over the National City Bank in honour of Mr. Star- rett at which most of the foreign residents who remained in Sha- meen over the week-end were pre- sent.

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During the past week the Mul Tsal Commission paid an informal visit to Canton and were entertain- ed by Mr Herbert Phillips, C.M.G.,

After H.M. Consul General. sightseeing trip, during the morn- ing a most pleasant luncheon party was held by Mr. Phillips at which Mr. David Fraser, the "Times" Cor respondent, The Rev. Mr. Jenkins who has been in Canton for 38 years. and Mr. Staples-Smith, also a very old resident of Canton, and many others were present,

EMPEROR IN EXILE

With Treasure "And Pet Python

Haifa, May 8. With 117 cases of treasure, and

a "pet python, the Emperor of Abyssinia, the Empress and their family landed here to-day from the British cruiser Enterprise.

these alleged advantages possibly Queen Mary states that the fo that the actual number of centres 1,800 men of the 29th Division— į. Treasurer, counting the gold and

outweigh the disadvantage of re- tirement on marriage, which even the minority report admits to be necessary? The whole demand 19 based, in our view, on false con- ceptions of "equality" now current. Equality between the sexes does not imply that both are equally atted

for all occupations. Is it suggested

that women should man the Navy or new coal? Or that woman-hood La disparaged by its exclusion from these occupations? Surely women already make a far more valuable contribution to diplomacy in their capacity as wives or daughters of

Ambassadors than would ever be possible if they were Ambassadors themselves. And. in fine, we be leve with the majority report that the greater part of British woman- hood would not wish to see this country represented abroad by women..

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MR. CHOU LOU'S STATEMENT

Japan "Denounced

Manila, May, 30.

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has now entirely dispersed and the vessel is forging ahead with moderate sea and leaden sky

Reuter

EARLIER REPORT

London, May 30. A record run of 766 miles was made by the Queen Mary on the

second day for the twenty Are

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It took three hours to unload the treasure-and crates of rare wines.

In slience the vessel arrived, in

white

launch

London, April 27. General Sir Ian Hamilton, stand- in China were given by 10 mis- slonaries, who have recently re-ing at the foot of the Kitchener turned, at the annual meetings memorial in Horse Guarda Parade of the China Inland Mission, held in the uniform he wore at the yesterday at the Central Hall. Dardanelles, paid a tribute to Lord

Sir yesterday.

Ien Kitchener Westminster.

Hamilton, who was Commander- The annual report, to which ra-

"Two out of his three days at sea ference was made by the chair-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Ex- man, the Rev. D. H. Aldis, stated peditionary Forces, was addressing the Emperor has spent with his

in which the missionaries of the

"the Incomparable Division," he silver he had brought," an officer of

the placing of the cruiser told the British United" called it after at work increased society were

wreaths on the Cenotaph in hon-Press. during the year from 344 to 359:

our of the twenty-first anniversary and additional stations were open-

of the landing at Gallipoli. ed in 11 provinces. Meanwhle

Sir Ian Hamilton said:"Stand- the total number of workers de- creased from 1,388 to 1,359. The Ing on the plinth of the statue of silence the Lion of Judah sat on

a while reason why gains and losses my old chief I feel it in my bones deck

through death or retiremen:) did that if I neglect this heaven-sent sped towards him, bearing the com- hours ended at,noon. The Queen

not at least balance was that, opportunity of telling you some- Mary's hopes of a record are some- owing to

In silence, too, the officer, came Communist activities, thing straight and true

"K.," then, like the statue of the

aboard what lessening owing to entry of

which seemed likely to make it a bank of fog which forced her to

Governor of Seville in the opera difficult to designate new women

Then, with courtesies exchanged, reduce to about half the speed.

workers. it was decided that the "Don Giovanni," he'll come clump- The mist has thickened and

autumn parties of recruits should ing up my stairs to-night to drag the Emperor went ashore-and in visibility is only two hundred consist mainly of men. Women me off to God knows where. Lord doing so he supplied history with a Kitchener was a genius. In spite dramatic moment of Napoleonic candidates whose sailing was post- showing the poned hoped to leave for China of the torrent of words that have grandeur,

Troops presented arms as the Em- launching of the Queen Mary was this year. The total number of poured over his tomb he remains being welcomed by the passengers

and an implicit press an enigma. He had

her daughter, with Abyssinian chiefs, landed and went.. Miss F. Eynon, who works in the faith and absolute trust in the

to the train which was to take them. province of Cheklang, said that British rank and file, but he car- when she went to China 21 years ried it to dangerous lengths. He to Jerusalem.

The great concourse on the quay ago she went into a village where thought that the British soldier

was so damnned good that he could waited, expectantly.. Presently at a great deal of forward work had been carried on, and some 400 had put in one or two dud generals. the top of the gangway the E- professed conversion. When she In South Africa if a general cried peror appeared, and immediately I out for reinforcements K. used to the strains of the Ethiopian hymn. went there some years afterwards take away half the troops he had, floated across the water. not 25 per cent of that original and as a rule he found the gene- 400 were still standing. When she

yards.

While the fillm

aboard, hooters on the screen mingled with the vessel's

Own syren sounding continuously.—

Router.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The most significant reduction concerns the Mediterranean and

Red Sea area, for which the cargo rate was previously 35 4d. per cept and the specie rate was 2s. 6d. per cent. Both these interests are now rated at 25. per cent for-war risks, while the rate for registered post remains at 1s, 3d. per cent. Almost tion of Heidelberg University and reported to the Health Authorities Three cases of Enteric Fever were

equally significant is the reduction also the Olympic Games. after for the 24 hours ended on Friday. of the rate for "all other voyages which he is proceeding to Eng-

land. except as specihed" to 8d. per cent

He declared on

The Annual General Meeting of the Hong Kong Branch, R.EO.C.A., will take place in the Garrison Lecture Hall on Monday, May 15, Mr. Chow Lou, Chancellor of Bun commending at 7.30 p.m. The Yat-sen University. arrived this meeting will be followed by refresh- morning by the m.y. Victoria on the ments and a concert. way to Germany to attend the

550th anniversary of the · founda-

new workers was 48.

remnant."

about

asked a woman the cause of this ral managed to carry on with the the woman replied. "How can you expect us to go on if no one tea- ches

Addressing the statue, he said

!

mander of the Naval base,

It was too much for the defeated.

warrior. The Emperor dropped his

cnin on to his chest. to hide the agony of grief which his face betrayed.

us the Bible?" There had "Now, m'Lord, that's true. You

And at his feet sat his faithfuf been too few workers to cope with organized and started the Field the work. From that time she Force Canteen, which you hoped

would provide millions to be spent the white dog, occasionally look- decided that her fe

for the well-being of the ex-Service 1ng up inquiringly towards men. The millions have been spent

How much of them!

WOTE

master.

his

would be devoted to teaching the Bible to the iterate women of China.

When the hymn was finished the She had done so by Bible schools! all right. for women, to which all between reached the ex-Service men is an Imperor took control of himself. He held his head high as he walked other matter?" The Health Bulletin of Eastern the ages of 10 and 80 were ad-

Sir Ian Hamilton spoke of the down the gangway but his steps that Ports for week ending. May, 23 are mitted. All and sundry came to EXTRA for cargo and specie and 3d. per Japan was out to dominate China, as follows:-Plague: Bassein 1 case, the schools, and it was a SIXTH THE

work of the 29th Division in Gall-were those of an ageing man. TH

RACE MEETING will be held cent for registered post, for the ex-

On landing he was greeted by the using force, bluff and smugging to Rangoon 2: Cholera: Calcutta 225 (Weather Permitting) at HAPPY

that was practically self-support poll and said that on May 1 a ship

would sail bearing a number of pil-Mayor and others, and reviewed the -VALLEY on SATURDAY, 30th cepted voyages are.rated lower still, achieve that end. Any foreign cases, Bangkök 1; Small-Pox: Bom- - ing

grims to revisit the scene of the guard of honour before entering MAY and MONDAY, 1st JUNE, in some cases as low as 3d. per Powers assisting China would be bay 47 cases. Calcutta 77. Karachi

exploits.

the train which was to take him to regarded as China's friends.,Kİ 1, Madras 3. Moulmein 11, Rangoon 1986, commencing at 2.00 P.M. thousand.

Wreaths were laid on the Ceno-Jerusalem. respectively.

The Committee of Lloyd's and Mr. Chow told Reuter that there; 3. Vizagapatam 1, Shanghal 9.

taph by General Sir Henry "de The First Bell will be rung at company underwriters which Oxes was no truth in the Tokyo story

Liste, Leutenant-General Bir Ayl- 1.80 P.M. on. SATURDAY, and at these rates reminds the market, that the gulf between Nanking The forthcoming wedding is an-

mer Hunter-Weston, and Major- J2 Noon on MONDAY.

however, that they are rates for and Canton was widening. Askednounced of Mr. Francis Arnold

General D. E. Cayley, followed by 29th Division's parade the survivors By Order,

"Immediate sailings and that whether Mr. Hu Han-min's death Olsen, manager, Riding School,

representatives of the units. After of the Blege of Kut-el-Amara held higher rates should be charged for would result in closer relations Shatin, and Miss Eleanor Arts, ma-

tained at luncheon by the Division Cenotaph, where they placed a shipments sailing more than a between Nanking and Canton, he nageress of Stenography Bureau,

the parade the men were enter a short service and marched to the and residing at 3 Devon Road, Kow week from the date of the order said: "That is to be expected."

al'Officers' Association. Before the wreath. loon Tong. for insurance,

8. A. BLEAP,

Actg. Secretary.

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Dublin, May 29. The Governor-General of the Irish Free State bag signed the Bill abolishing the Senate, which has Dow ceased to exist. Reuter Bulletin Service

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