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HONG KONG GENERAL London Office: 53. Fleet Street

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

A GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS will be held on MONDAY, 27th JULY, 1936, AT 4.45 M. in the Offices of the Chamber of Commerce, Char tered Bank Building, to nemluate a Member of the Chamber for appointment to the Legislative Council vice Mr. W. H. Bell (re. signed).

Notice in wilting of the Names of Candidates and their Proposers and Seconders to be lodged with the Secretary of the Chamber of

Commerce at least 48 hours be fore the time appointed for hold ing the Meeting.

By Order,

M. F. KEY,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 18th July, 1936."

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SOUTHWEST COLLAPSE

Gen. Chen Chi Tang

Leaves Canton ́

DEPARTURE FOR UNKNOWN DESTINATION

Deserted by his troops and loyal supportens in his warlike demonstrations against Nanking. General Chen Chai-Long, mil!- tary head of Kwangtung, is reported to have sought safety in flight

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Developments since the plenary session of the Central Execu tive Committee decided to dismiss him havo been swift. Kwang- tung's fighting equipment both in the sea and air suddenly changed their allegiance, planes and river craft making a whole- sale departure for the North and some seeking safety in Hong Kooz.

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"Civil aeroplanes which can quickly be turned into borabers are known to have been flying on Continental air lines for years

The latest news received here to to the effect that General Chea past. But the authorities con- cerned have usually, and natural-chai-tong has relinquished "his | of Kwangsi. ly, been secreuve about details. command in Kwangtung. It is re- Now a British machine has been ported that he left Canton by the

completely, left on Saturday after- noon by plane for Nanning, capital

At the present moment the Kwangsi troops have arrived at been ordered to go there in order to check any attempt which may

4 Gossip We Must

(BY: “ONLOOKER")

Three weeks' gossip all in one, is a tall order, especially when the tattler has travelled thousands of miles, and been to all sorts of love ly places, and seen all sorts of marvellous people en route. That floating palace the "Empress of Japan" carried heaps of Hong Kong folk last month. The educa- tional Hamiltons-it will be re- membered. were going home oa retirement via Canada, and Mr. and Mrs. Sidon Potter were bound for a short spell of Home leave.. Mrs. Dunbar and her sister were en route for the States, and there was a regular

of well-known gadg young men of Hong Kong or Can- ton on holiday bent. Last, but by no means least, there were that popular bridal couple Mr. and Mrs.

cently at the Cathedral.

pair of exhibition dancers absolute- ly brought down the house (un- fortunately I forget their names). and the same Hawaiian troupe whom we saw in Hong Kong over a year ago were there with 'addi- tions to their numbers.

When we left Shanghal we found we had that popular person Miss Mary Drake on board complete with her mother and brother. They were going home to America, and stapping on at Honolulu I under- stand. Then came Kobe, lovely cool weather, a long train journey through that delicious verdant green of Japanese countryside, a perilous motor drive over not so good roads, and our arrival at Lake Side. Hakone. A wonderful wel- rome in real Japanese style from what seemed to be the entire hotel

built deliberately designed to suit gunboat Halchow shortly after 5 Fatshan. Cantonese troops have R. L. Wyllle who were married re-stad at the door, a delicious din-

p.m. on Saturday, accompanied by General Ho Lok, the Cantonese Commissioner of Police," for an unknown destination.

Although General Chen Chai- tong's arrival in Hong Kong is not known, rumour has it that he is

eithel purpose and we can all hear "how at is done." The machine is on Airspeed Envoy, one of four ordered by Sonth Africa, for service either with South African Airways or within the Colony and that he may her air force. As an air liner it can carry six passengers, and" a The ANNUAL MEETING of pilot at a speel slightly under 200 Members, Residents and others niles an hour. With military interested will be held in the equipment it performance (not Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, published) can scarcely be Auch Matheson & Co., Ltd., (by kindless. Conversion into a bomber is permission) on MONDAY the 27th July, at 5.30 p.m.

T. A. MARTIN,

Hon. Secretary

Hong Kong, 20th July, 1936.

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HONG KONG AND. SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION

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IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that Interim Dividend of £2.10 per share, subject to deduction al Income Tax, has 'been declared for the HALF YEAR ending 30th June 1936 at rate of 1/3.5/16, per Dollar,

THE DIVIDEND will be payable on and after 10th Angost, 1936, at the offices of the Cor-

poration, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

THE REGISTER OF SHARES of the Corporation will be closed from 27th July, to 8th August, (both days inclusive) during which period ne transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

V. M. GRAYBURN,"

Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 7th July, 1936.

TO LET

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Moderate Rent.

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SECRETARY,

HONG KONG Brock ExcRANGE.

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specified by the makers to take eight hours in practice, accord- ing to Flight" it can be done "in less than three." The process involved, states the "Aeroplane," is ro

lift a cover off a cavity in the top of the fuselage at the back of the enbin, to take out the lavatory, to drop in an Arm- strong-Whitworth gun-turret and mounting complete, to install a forward gun end its gear, and to fix an bomb racks.

The "commercial bomber," - 33 the journal happily calls it,

proceed either to Kwong Chow Wan or Haiphong in Indo-China.

During General Chen's absence from Canton, Gerferals Li Yeng-

be made in an advance towards Canton

REFUGEE DANGER

In the meanwhile, with events

pointing to an outbreak of hos-

W

these political refugees, the ma- jority of them sickly specimens, clad in rags with only looking

a bundle as their worldly possed-

king and Mow Pul-nam will be in charge of all military affairs, and ong has become the home for Messrs. Huang Lin-shu. Au Fong- fu and La Vih-ching will look after General Yu Han-mow, Nanking's appointee to replace General Chen Chat-tong.

civil affairs pending the arrival of

crowd. Never have I stayed' ut such a perfect hotel as "The Fujia." Positively Roman luxury (com- plete with every sort of fancy bath with hot spring water to wallow in), and yet natural beauty every- where, unrivalled in the whole of Japan. The famous Mr. Yamagu- chi is a great artist at Hotel man- agenient, and his charming per sorality

dominates neighbourhood in manner."

the whole rerns rkable

The decorations of the hotel are perfectly lovely, and on a wet day there is endless amusement to, be had in just wandering round the different

and wings,

absorbing their beauty. The food was am- brosial of course," and waited on by deft little country maidens in gay kimonos who seem- ed to me far more efficient than the grandest European waiters.

we

were

anc

ner, and our first taste of those Shanghai, was as gay as ever peaches" which we devoured at The return journey in the Em- In spite of the appallingly hot every subsequent meal. Then bed. press of Canada was a pleasant

to weather; and that best of all night to the pleasant sound of lapping ending

holiday. a lovely haunts The Paramount" was the water at the edge of the lake which | Amongst the Hong Kong people we most welcome relief from the heat was right under our windows. had another popular honeymoon with its perfect air-conditioning. The beauty of that simple coun- couple Squadron-Leader tilities, the exodus from Canten

(By the way why does not some

try place is unforgettable. On a Mr. Anderson. The CPR. is ar by boat, train and gunk continues enterprising person or company clear day one got a wonderful view interestingly cosmopolitan line to at an alarming rate, according to start some sort of haunt in our of "Fuji" reflected in the lake, and be sure.. There were lots of the report

bank building. It would be a mar- of course there were endless beau smartest American folk on board During the last few days Hong vellous attraction for the hot tiful walks to sample, and longer including a Mrs. Douglas and her weather). Of old Hongkongtep expeditions to points of interest. daughter who on their return from with whom I foregathered Comdr. Hakone was well patronised by Manila will be staying in Hong form, in spite of having spent most Mrs. Johnson and their family for England. By way of a fashiers and Mrs. Skyrme were in great Hong Kong people. Colonel and Kong for a few days before sailing

of the day becalmed in the boiling were there with some other well, note I noticed the American girls sun on the Wang Po. Mr. Dunbar known Army folk, and Capt, and wore frocks, or divided skirts which was amusing as ever, and Miss Billy Mrs. Power were thoroughly enjoy-look like, a frock, far more than Smith who will never be forgotten ing a simple holiday. Of course slacks nowadays on board. Very in Hong Kong was just her old aṭ- | fishing in the lake was a great at fresh and cool they looked, but I tractive self. M. and Mrs. Dennis traction, and even the children should hate to forego the comfort " Reiss have got the most charming used to come in with quite big fish, of slacks for deck wear on house, and seem to be enjoying and have them cooked for their long sea trip. There were lots of Shanghat not a little, and so is Mr. supper.

nice looking Philippino people or board, as well as Chinese, and there was exquisite. Uttle Japanese lady in the lovellest clothes. I never discovered if she were bound for Hong Kong `or Manila. Let us hope the former.

sion.

The unrestricted entry of these people into the Colony raises ADVANCE ON CANTON

acrious problem, for apart" from It is reliably reported that Gen. the fact that they are penniless Yu Han-mow's troops are pressing and of a type that should not be towards Canton from \northern | dumped in the Colony, there is and eastern directions.

the grave danger of an epidemie General Li Chung-jen, the being started in the present hot Kwangsi commander, joint advo-weather. cate of the anti-Japanese plat (Other reports on China political form which has now collapsed i developments appear on Page 7)........

SAMPAN SINKS IN HARBOUR

Occupants Rescued By

Police Launch

The squally weather experienced

WATERWORKS IN MACAO

Opening Ceremony

Scenes

is then ready to take the air, and, unlike an armed mer- chantmon, at the beat a thort auxiliary cruiser, is every bit an efficient as a bomber of the same power designed solely for the job. Plainly a most convenient in toll yesterday, when a sampan beblage including distinguished vis- strument for any small country came waterlogged and sank. The tors from Hong Kong and Hong which wants to provide inexpen-occupants were rescued by No. 61 Kong officials, Major Ferreira Silva,

on the waterfront and in the har- bour over the week-end took ita

beached, at about 4°p.m.

sively at one and the same time Police launch which was on patrol both for commercial aviation and and the simken vessel was towed duty in the vicinity of Tui Wan, for its sir "defence." Equally to the praya wall of Hunghom. also, the machine is a further at Gilles Avenue, where it was proof of the truth that the worked can never hope to obtain disarma

or limitation in the air without at the same time either internationalising civil aviation or setting up a system of rigid inter national inspection and control..

ment

AIRSHIP GIVEN ·

ORDERS

Not To Fly Over, British Territory

Frankfurt, July 18. The commander of the airship Hindenburg stated that when he reached the coast of Northern Ireland yesterday morning on his return from Lakehurst, the Ger- man Government ordered him not to ly over British territory. This

Maczo, July 19. In the presence of a vast assem-

Macao's Director of Public Works. indisposed, opened the Waterworks. representing the Governor who is

Commander Albano Oliveira, Chairman of the Macao Municipal Council, and Mr. Fan Kit Pang, Chairman of the Chamber of Com merce, praised the.Company.

Mr. Charles Edmondston, on be- half of the Water Supply Company

Two of the sampan people, ap- parently none the worse for their ducking" landed "at Hunghom, while the police launch. under the charge of Sergeant Mattinson ofwhich is British owned, returned the Water Police, continued its thanks.-Rculec patrol Throughout the evening interested spectators wended their way to the praya wall to view the sunken vessel;

Late enquiries reveal that no fatality attended the mishap.

HERO'S WELCOME ACCORDED

General Shih To Join Hopei-Chahar Council

Peiping, Jay 19.

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KING'S PRIZE

AT BISLEY

Sergeant. Johnson Comes Second

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London, July 18. The King's prize was won at General Shih Tu-san who until Bisley to-day by Sergeant LD very recently was proscribed by the Busschau, South Africa, with government for his subversive, score of 276. Sergeant J.E. John- the activities in Luantung in 1933, son Bouth Africa, 275 was second, is apparently' a sequel to

Lieutenant Colonel R. questions asked in the House of arrived from Tentsin Commons on July 8-about the air- and was received" like con-Bodley, South Africa 270 third.

fights over strategic quering hero. He was welcomed The prize was shot for in bals- ship's

at the station by

large terous points.

weather. which caused gathering of officials, a police band | several unusual incidents, Reuter

playing welcoming airs"

British Wireless. General Bhin will be calling on this General Sung Chéh-yuan afternoon to thank him for the appointment as member of the Hopel-Chahar Council and he will be assuming once to-morrow.— Reuter

"FAROUK TO WATCH

MANOEUVRES

Paris. July 18. The Premier, M. Leon Blum, to day broadcast an appeal to the nation to buy the Baby Bonds Issued by the Government, which are unlimited and redeemable at short notice. M. Blum added: "You have elected the present Bocialist Government. It is up to you to give the Government the means

to carry out its task. The Government's idea in Istuing bonds af small denomination wa to make use of the boardings

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Spec'ul) France, estimated at £800,000,003.

Cairo: July 18.'... A bill for the extension of auf-

King Farouk has accepted the b frage to women has been placed before the Senate for discussion. invitation of Admiral Sir Dudley Bince the Great War a similar bill Pound,

Aboard British Flagship

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TYPHOON WARNING

The following telegram was desi Commander-in-Chief of patched from Manila Observatory has been passed by the Chamber the Mediterranean, to be present at 5.30 pm yesterday:

of Deputies four times, but has been rejected by the Benate. There is hope, however, that the Bith occasion may meet with suc

mitera Bulletin Berisson,

at the manoeuvres of the British Fleet outside Alexandria and to observe the evolutions from the British flagship, EMS, Queen

Bizabeth

Tranenccan News Service.

TIE_SHOOT

Peter Strickland.

"The Paramount" put up the most amazing foor shows that ever happened. There seemed to

After three days of this very pleasant place we went on to the famous

of Miyanoshita, where all the world seems to fore-

resort

be one between each dance-each gather, and yet there is always more wonderful than the last. A room for more without making -

POPULAR SHANGHAI OFFICER

CHIEF INSP. GROVES GOES HOME

Presentations Made In Hongkew

LOCAL AND

Mrs. R. A. G. North, wife of the acting Colonial Secretary, left Hong Kong on July 17 for a holiday in Tsingtao. She expects to return to the Colony early in September.

An order issued under the seal of His Excellency the Governor, relating to the removal of remains from the So Kon Pu Urning Cemetery, is published In the

"Government Gazette."

S

one

GENERAL

over the body, On being taken tas the Howloon Hospital the man væs found to be dead.

Pun Tsui Bee, a female. aged 51, was admitted to the Kowloon Hos- pital on Friday with cuts which she receiveed when the car iza which she was riding went over a bank on the Castle Pear Road. She was thrown throught the wind

screen.

Bhanghai, July 14.. With the retirement of Chief Insp. A. G. W. Groves, who will sail for Home to-day. the Shanghai Municipal Police have lost one of Mr. R. P. Phillips, the popular

The Colony's credit balance at their most popular senior mem- member of the Kowloon Cricket the end of April was $13,441,002, bers well known in the community, Club, has been elected an honorary compared with $12,897,243 at the

Two presentations were made to life member of the Shanghai Re end of April. the departing police inspector yes- creation Club, Mr. Phillips was

Els Excellency the Governor has terday at Hongkew Police Station. President of the S.R.C. from 1922

appointed Mr. E. M. Hazeland to of which he had charge at the to 1929.

be a Member of the Authorized time of his retirement. In the

Two" cases of Enteric Fever were | Architects Consulting Committee. morning the Chinese stan gave Chief Insp. Groves a handsome reported to the Health Authorities vice Mr. A. C. Little resigned. silver cigarette case, and in the i for the 24 hours ended on Friday, afternoon the Foreign' Branch of

The Health Bulletin of Eastern the Force presented him with an inscribed gold watch with gold- Forts for week ending July 11 is as follows: Plague: Bassein 4 cases, and-Jade pendant.

Capt, E R. Kennedy, Assistant Rangoon 2, Colombo 1; Cholera:

It is noticed that at the expira- Commissioner of Police, made the Negapatam 1 case. Rangoon 2.

Tuticorin 12, @Bangkok -3 cases: tion of three months the name of presentation in the afternon.

cases: the Ng Wah Trust and Industrial printing out that the large gather-Small-Pox; Bombay 17 ing attented the esteem in which Moulmein 4. Chittagong 1. Hong Bank, Limited, will, unless cause is shown to the contrary, be struck Chief Insp. Groves was held by Kong 1, Shanghai 6.

of the register and the company his fellow policemen and that the | recipient's many tenures as omcerung Pak a lorry driver re ported to the Folice that on Fri in charge of Settlement police day night at Pel Ho Street, Sham- stations reflected his great eff-shulpo, a men named Cheung Shi ciency and trustworthiness. When Pat, aged 19, ran in front of his a station needed a good chief, Mr. lorry and was knocked down, The been added to the list of medical Groves was promptly sent there.

front wheel of the lorry passed practitioners.

JAPANESE ARRESTS

IN KOREA

32 YEARS IN THE EAST "Happy" Groves has spent (32 years "out East," partly in Egypt, partly in Shanghai. He joined the Municipal Police in January. 1913, and rose through the various. China To Protest grades to the rank of. Chief In- Bisley, July 18.

Nanking. July 18. spector. He has been in charge of The the shoot for the King's Hongkew, West Hongkew, Zang- The Foreign Ministry has In- prize sliver medal was won by tazepoo, Kashing Road, and Sinza structed the Chinese Ambassador Sergeant J. Johnson of South Stations and is noted for his sangat Tokyo to protest against the Africa. He had to decide with J. trold and conscientiousness Norton who tied for first place (N.C.D.N.), with a score of 146 in three ranges

Reuter Bulletin Berrics.

TRINIDAD'S WIN

CHIANG TO REST AT KULING

Bixley, July 18,

Trinidad won the Junior Kola-

The Hongkong University: Cal- endar for 1936-37 has been issued. The academic year opens on Sep- tember 14 next.

will be dissolved.

The name of Dr, Cheng See-yazı, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery of the Hong Kong University, mas

LIVESTOCK KILLED BY LIGHTNING

(*Hong Kong Daliy Press”. SpeclaX)

Sofia, July 18. During athunderstorm last arrest of Mr. Sung Ping-chien olaht near the Httle town of Kar- and other oficials of the Chinese love in South Bulgaris lightning Consulate at Belshin, Korea, and

struck a herd of cattle in which to demand. their immediate re lease The Chinese Consul-Gener were 240 sheep. Most of the al at Sepul has been fristructed to | animals were killed instantaneous-

the Governor-General of Korea,

It is contended that even tr Mr.

1.

make similar representations to ly, while the rest perished in the dames when nearby outhouses caught fire. Three farmhands - leep in a stable were seriously tax

Nanking July 18. Typhoon in about 128 degrees Long. E and 19 degrees Lat. N.. pora Cup here yesterday with an General Chiang Kai-shek has Sung and his colleague were aus- route to pected of military espionage they aggregate", of 549 points. The left for Kluklang -en moving North

the Chinese Government Federated Malay Blates occupies Kuling where he will be reating should have been turned over to Afth place with 128 pointslebend for a few days.

Reuter Reuter

Typhoon in about 112 degrees Long, E, and 17 degrees Lat N. almost stationary.

Houter

Pranacean Hews Barvice.

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