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PASSENGERS

ROYAL NAVY

Asama Maru Arrives. NEW COMMISSION OF

From America

The NYK. liber Asama Maru "arrived here yesterday from Los Angeles, via Japan and Shanghal, with the following passengers:—

THE CAPETOWN

London, July 30.

The cruiser Capetown, is to re- commilss.on at Devonport to-day for further service as attached cruiser on the China Station. She is stationed at Hankow during the winter months, when the fall of the Yangtze makes it impossible for cruisers to reach this port

HỒNG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1936.

FIVE-POWER MEETING

Germany Accepts Invitation

Berlin. Aug. 1.

CABLE AND WIRELESS LIMITED

Message Receipts

The German reply to the invita- An index number will be issued th time for publication on the tion of Great Britain, France and 20th of each month, and as the course of these trafic receipts has Belgium to attend a Five-Power always afforded a valuable indication of world trading and com Conference in the autumn is en mercial activity, it is hoped that, in addition to providing an in- tirely favourable. It Was com-dication of the Company's traffic for its stockholders, it will be municated to Str Erle Phipps, found of value to observers of world economic conditions, British Ambassador in Berlin, who

had

returned from his leave in

England earlier in the day, to his French and Belgian colleagues by Baron von Neurath. German For- eign Minister. this afternon.

The German

Index Numbers

These index numbers represent the estimated monthly receipts from traffic as related to comparable trac in the year 1929. It various oversens should be noted that since 1929 the operation in

Mr. Wm. E. Grimm, Jr., Mr Harry Nott, Mrs: Gwendoline Proc- tor, Mr. Malcolm H Ulman, Mrs. M. H. Ulman. Mrs. Toyoko Yama- moto; Master Jyoji Yamamoto,

Captain D. A. Budgen, who com. Master Kiyoshi Yamamoto, Miss manded the Capetown on her last Aiko Yamamoto, Miss Yuko Yamo- commission, has been appointed in moto, Master Tadashi Yamamoto. command of the Defiance, torpedo Mr. F. D'Almada e Castro, ser.school at Devonport, to succeed Mrs. F. D'Almada C Castro. Captain L. F. Poster, promoted to Mr. F. D'Alinada e Castro. jun.. Hag rank. The new commanding

areas has been taken over at different dates by the local associated Mr. W. Mulcahy. Miss Alicia E officer of the Capetown is Captain

Government accompanies, and the total Agures for 1929 taken for purpose of com- Mulhall. Mrs. M. E de la L. Islas, Cuthbert Coppinger. DS.C., late cepts without reservations the in-parison in establishing the index 100 have therefore been adjusted Miss I. Regunera, Miss S. Duggan Fiur-Captain and Chief of Staff vitation of the three Powers. Ger- when necessary by the omission of the receipts accruing in the areas Mr.

H Thomas

Mulhall Mr.

many's decision not to note any affected. The index numbers are, in consequence, all shown upon to Vice Admiral G. C. Dickens on beard Haru Yamamoto, Mr. and Mrs.

the Effingham, in the

reservations regarding a possible

a comparable basis. E. C. Koehler, Mr. L. R. Dooley, Reserve -Flect. The following is extension of the talks to include their scope Mr. Abijah U. Fox, Mrs. Isabel P. the programme of the Capetown's Eastern Europe in Fox, Mr. Allan Wheeler, Mr. Daniël voyage out:-LeaveE Devonport, came as something of a surprise." Martinoli, Mr. Hellmuth Lehmann. August 1: Gibraltar, August 4-7; In the Press it had been suggest- Mrs. Margaret Lehman, Master | Malta August 11-13; Port Said,ed that such reservations would be Jarhen. Lehmann. Mrs Helena August 17-10: Suez, August 19: made. Tha: they been abandoned Loureiro, Miss Laora Loureiro, Mr. Aden, August 24-26: Colombo, regarded in German official George Jobber Mrs. Allee September 3-7: Stogapore,. Sep-quarters, as a big concession. Heflinger, Mr. Nelle M. Olson,tember 12-16: and Hong Kong, Mrs. Mary J. Fuller, Miss Chiyo | September 21 Mizoguchi, Mr. Charles S. Bayles, | RETURN OF AUSTRALIAN SHIPS Mrs. Naka Bavier. Muster Johri

The two cruisers of the Austra Bavier,

Master Edward Bavieran Navy which were lent by the Mr.

Chew Hol Soong. Mrs. K

Commonwealth Government for

Hawthorne. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jduty in the Eastern Mediterranean Basto, Mr. and Mrs. E L. H. Shute, Miss Yetta Form DAYA, Mr. Jasmath Fakir, Mrs. D. M. Camp bell, Mr. Francepo R. Monti, Mr. Tai Po Ling. Mr. Tin Lup Tchean. Mr. Chung Purr Lu

S.S. KAISER-1-HIND

Passengers Arrives From

. Dr.

H.

Shanghai

Abele, Mr. M. R Ahlowalls, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Bell, Mr. J. Benson, Mr and Mrs. Bloom, Misa Bloom, Mr. William Chears, Ord. Seaman Grainger, Mr. and Mrs. J. Heramaneck, Mr

Henry Tsing, Mr. B. M. Hunting, Mr. B. E. Hunting. Mr. H. Kean; Mrs. and Miss Khoo Hoo Hye,

Mr. R. V. D. Kirby. Mr. E. Klein,

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Lachlan, Mr.

Gandioso Lão, Mr. and Mrs. A. W.

are now proceeding direct from. Aden to Fremantle, where they are due on August 3. The vessels. are the Austraila, Captain H. A. Forster, M.V.O.. and the Sydney, Captain J. U."P. Fitzgerald.

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The cruiser Achilles, Captain L a. Glennte, which is joining the New Zealand Division in place of the Diomede, and which was also retained for a time at Gibraltar because of the Mediterranean situation, let there on July 17 for Jamaica and the Panama Canal.

PAYMASTER COMMANDER

DOBSON

It was stated in "The Times" on

Tuesday that Paymaster Comman- der T. Y. Dobson, OBE, VD, who since 1929 has been senior accountant officer of the London Division, R.N.V.R, and who has been placed on the retired at at

his own request, had transferred to the accountant branch in 1921 because of a physical disability.

Lorena with child and ámah, Mr.

A correspondent writes:— .. I. R. McLean, Mr. J. McLeod, Mr.

Dobson was severely wounded at M. L. Mchra, Mr. H. M. Nasim,

Antwerp and taken prisoner with Major W. C. Roberts, Mrs. T. Ja small party who were left be- Rowett-Johns, Mr. C. J. Sawnhey, "hind.

18 uncomfortable After Mrs. Scoble, Mr. T. II. Shen, Mr. months in Germany, he was ex- A. J. Shoring. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. changed, His "physical disability" Slater with child, Infant and was the severe wound in his right amah, Major F. H. Smith, Mr. G. arm. He Joined the 1st Royal D. Stamp, Lt. J. W. Strickland,

West Kent Regiment in 1905 and Captain and Mrs. J. R. Thatcher eft about 1908. with infant and amah, Mr. and Mr. D. H. Wilson, Captain and Mrs. L. O. W, Wooldridge and child.

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EMPRESS OF JAPAN

SQUADRON ACCOUNTANT

The promptitude of the reply and its whole tone constitutes a

gesture of friendliness towards Western Europe. It provides, it is pointed out yet another example

of the effectiveness of Nazi diplo- macy,

RHINELAND POSITION To-day see the end of the four months' period laid down in the German peace plan of March 31. during which Germany agreed not to "undertake any reinforcement whatsoever to the troops a the Rhineland during this period, al- ways provided that the French and Belgian Governments acted similarly."

It was oficially announced to night that although no precip!- tous action will be taken, the Ger- I Government is preparing gradually to reinforce its garrisons In the Rhineland.

In view of the international situation. however. Germany has decided that in no case will troops be advanced beyond the positions which they now occupy.

There remains

one

" further

diplomatic question outstanding it one accepts the reply to the questionnaire as having been kill- ed by the German acceptance of Inviation. This is the ap- the pointment of the German Ambas- sador in London. It Is understood that the new Ambassador has al- ready been chosen and that for- mal announcement of his identity is imminent. Herr von Ribben- trop is believed to be Herr Hitler's

choles,

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SIR ANDREW CALDECOTT INDISPOSED

OFFICER Paymaster Commander C. B. Hughes, hitherto serving in the battleship Revenge in reserve at Portsmouth, has been appointed to the Effingham, flagship of Vice-Admiral G. C. Dickens in It will be learned with regret the Reserve Fleet. for duty as that His Excellency the Governor, squadron accountant officer. Pay-Bir Andrew Caldecott, is suffering master Commander Hughes was from shingles on the right temple. promoted in October, 1930, while His Excellency is well enough to accountant officer of the survey- keep official and public engage- ing ship Ormonde on the East menta, but, owing to facial dis- ports yesterday. | Indies Station and

He has since figurement and discomfort, he has

Liner Departs For Vancouver

The C.P.S. Iiner Empress of Japan sailed for Vancouver via Shangha

The following passengers were on served in the cruiser-minelayer been advised to cancel all large board:-

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Adventure, the torpedo schoolship social functions until further no-

tice. Vernon, and the cruiser Suffolk in China,. During the War he served as paymaster Lieutenant in the

Mr. T. Ah King, Miss G. Arm- strong. Miss Aulin Tak, Mr. J. T. Asquith, Mr. K. Au Yang. Mr. B. Barnicle, Mrs H H Birkholm, cruisers Leviathan and Highflyer, Misses B. and D. Brkholm, Master Aagships on

the America and

Cox Birkholm, Mr. Terry Bissin-West Indies Station.

ger,

Mr. E E Button. MIERON. RUGBY UNION MEETING ́ ́

Charpie. Miss Helen Copeland, A committee meeting of the Miss Chan Lim Ch. Miss Chang PN, and RM Ragby Union will Ying, Mr. Chester Y. Chang, Mr.

be held in room 60, west block, H. Chan, Mr. and Mrs. Chan

first floor, Admiralty, at 11 am. Cheng Taik. Mr. S. Chang, Mr. on Monday, September 7, to elect Walter Chang, Mr. Chang Kal committee and officials for next Hoon, Mr. Chang Nai Kan, Mr. 808501, and consider financial Cheng Sul Chung, Mr. Cheng Gen grants to clubs, &c.

Lin, Mr. Chen Yen Ping, Mr. Nan

H. Chen, Mr. Cheng Pao Hua, Mr.

C. J. Chow, Mr. Chung Ko Kwong

Miss Chung Keng Kan, Mr. Chor Nash,

LETTER WRITTEN BY COLUMBUS

To Be Sent To London Bookshop

London, Aug. 1. Christopher Columbus, in strong slanting characters, wrote in the year 1492 from America to Els- paniola, West Indies. His was the Brst letter despatched from the American Continent.

Monthly figures reduced to working day average. Working day average of comparable receipts, year 1929-100.

1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1938 96.0 76.3 73.4 89.9 71.8 73.2 71.2 95.7 81.2 82.9 71.7 74.7 74.4 73.3 94.5 79.5 17.8 70.4 72.8 76.3 78.0 94.9 74.5 71.4 71.8 71.6 746 71.6 70.7 73.172.5 67.6 86.2 68.8 87.7

70.1 70.2 70.3 86.0 66.6 64.7 70.1 80.8 64.7.63.2 07.5 66:9 66.7 70.3 82.1 61.8 89.6 65.9 70.7 67,1 81.4 73.0 71.4 67.9 70.3 75,5 82.3 77.8 73.2 72.1 73.6 78.8 80.1 79.0 73.9 71.8 11.3 72.7 87.1 83.8 78.8 78.7 80.7 80.1

January February

March

April

May

June

July

August...

September

October

November December

HEAVY ARTILLERY

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ATTACK

Nationalist Offensive In North

W

!!

CONDEMNATION BY FRENCH ENVOY

("Hong Kong Dally Press" Speciali Hendaye. Aug. 20.**

In its issue of August 20 the San Sebastian paper "Frente. Fopular"- declares that the French "Ambas sador to Spain, Herbette... visited the Governor of the Province and expressed his condemnation of the action of the Nationalist cruisers Almirante Cervera and. Espana in bombarding Wednesday.

Hour Benz Dally Press" Speciau

Hendaye, Aug. 20. The battle at Irun became more and more Berious on Thursday, Heavy artillery fire opened the of tensive of the Nationalists." Radio

San Sebastian оп messages from. Coruna state that

The paper adds that 9.000 men are waiting for the sign-

the Ambassador was accompanied al to attack, San Sebastian is com- pletely cut off to the west.

An by his wife and a party of French air attack of the Nationalists la and British Journalists, who un- awaited. as they have a fleet of reservedly shared the Ambassador's 7 modern bombing planes in the view of the shelling of the town.

section Numerous vacationists on

vantage points of the front are watching the progress of the bat- tle through binoculars.

The Ambassador made a personal donation of 500 Pesetas to

the

fund for the victims of the bom- bardment, and the Governor, as- sured him of the "deep gratitude Al hotels in San Sebastian are

of all realdents of San Sebastian" overcrowded, Funds are being

as

and gathered everywhere for the home as well

"the affection

our people in less Spanish women and children ympathy which The Organ "Frente Popukar" in their struggle for defence of their liberty feel towards the great San Sebastian reports that the troops there are receiving re-

French nation."

inforcements from Bilbao, most- ly mirers. The organ goes on to say that a major and four cap tains of the Nationalists were ex- cecuted

!!

Falma de Majorca Radio reporta that three Government ships tried to land soldiers, but falled, over 1.000 being killed in the battle. The ships fied in the direction oft Barcelona Tenniserat: Neue Seguro.

SPANISH NAVY WARNED

German Warships May "Use Force

("Hong Kong Dally Fren" Special)

Berlin, Aug. 20. The Commander of the ter~ man warships now in Spanish waters, on Thursday sert the fol- lowing telegram to the Comman- der of the Spanish Loyalist Navy" "After the breach of law at Sevilla by the cruiser Almirante Valdez was only just settled, the cruiser Libertad: fred

on the steamer Kamerun outside Span- Ish territorial, waters on the high sea, compelling it to heave to and thereupon searching it with armi- ed soldiers

Miss Beverly Anne Nash,

This action against a German Wai Ming, Mr. and Mrs. Chu and Mr. H C. Obyang, Mr. and Mrs.

The letter, until recently in the family, Mrs. Y. K. Chu, Mr. and C. G. Perdue, Mr. S. M. Paw. Mr. Mrs. Leò D'Almada e Castro, Miss end Mr B Perlman, Mr. and possession of the Spanish Royal steamer is an infringement of the right of free navigation of the Gloria D'Almada e Castro. Mr. and Mrs E Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Ffamily, is now in Paris, and is be-

bigh seas. I do not intend to Mrs. P. V. W. Eschauzier and two J. Poyntz-Roberts. Mr. Cing sent to Messrs. Magga's book-

tolerate such acts of force. I have sons, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. O. Pullen, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rich shop, in Conduit Street, London.

instructed my naval forces to meet Columbus wrote to his lieutenant, Flickarts, Mr. and Mrs E C.mond and daughter, Mr. Shao

any unjustified-act of force on Frederick, Mr. H Fregower, Mrs Bng Kun, Mrs. A. M. Sequeira, whom he had left behind at His- C. M. Hall Lt. J. R. C. Hamilton, Dr. and Mrs. C. Seto, Mr. Myron Paniola with 32 men, appointing part of your ships with force."-- RE, Mr. C..F. Hsuing. Mr. 8. H Simon, Mr. John F. Springer, Mr. bir governor, and enjoining him Trontotean News Service. Hh. Mr. E. Hiroshita, Mr. P. H Sun Bak Wo, Miss M. A Thorn to take charge of certain personal Hwang, Mr. T. B. Ina, Mrs. J. H. ton, Miss H. Y. Thornton, Mr. Tar properties there. The position ap- Lock and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jeong, Chiu How, Mr. H.V. Tiencken, Pears to have been no more secure In It, Diago Columbus described Mr. Kwan Kwong Pul, Mr. Kal Mr. Tan Ping Hsing, Mr. and Mrs. than certain public offices in Spain his life on Hispaniola, and the Ang Hwe, Mr and Mrs. Li Po T. Valentine Parker, Mr. 8. M. to-day, for when Columbus return-activities of the Spaniards in the

new colonies under his rule. Chun and family. Mr. H. F. Lee. Tong, Mr. Thoi Mung Yok, Missed, hila property had been destroy- Mr. 8. Y. Lee, Mr. K. C. Lee, Lir. M. Whedon Mr. 1. 8, Yoneda, Mr. ed, and most of his men murdered T. C. Lee, Mr. Lee Bang Wah, Mr. C. H. Wang, Mr. Lawrence Wong, by the natives. 7. & Dr. C. N. LA, Mrs. Y. F. Mr. C. P. Wong, Mr. and Mrs. LJ, Mr. Ling King Tong, Mr. Low Wong, Mr. and Mrs G. Wong, Hung, Squadron Leader G. F. Mal. Miss MB. Wong. Mr. and Mrs. ley Mr: GP: Ma, Kira. R. M. MeM. K. Wong. Mr. Wong Tang. Mr. Lay, Mila Melay, Mr. and Mrs. D.CC W, M. Chauncey B Wu, MO Miller Mr. Oscar C. Müller, Mr. C. 1. Woo, Mr. and Mrs Wn, haking & Mods, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mr Bydney Yang Mr. Thung P. Nash, Miss Mary Catherine Cheung Hing. Mr. Yeung Tae Kft.

A second letter also being sent to London was the earliest address

They found the white man was in bad repute because of the activities or callous traders who had caused the natives to look with suspicion ed from America to Europe It was up the Spanish soldiers, and with Bent from Banton Domingo, Habitter scepticism upon the Spanish paniola Yeland, on January 12, 1512, priesthood. He addresses by Diago, son of Christopher Co-peal to the Cardinal, as the ma lumbus to Cardinal Xinenes de most likely to influence the King. Cisneron, Archbishop of Toledo, to send out priests of good repute.

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A French journalist, who was also present adds that a major of the French air ministry was also

among the party- Transocean News Service.

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