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ESTABLISHED 1857

No. 42363. G★TRALÐ HRDANETN HONG KONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1936. Я* 日捌拾月玖年世伯头仔蜜英 Price

KOWLOON

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SWIFT/ SAFE

SURE

CANTON

VOLUNTEER

STRENGTH

INCREASED

Healthy State Of Affairs

"NEW SECTION FORMED

By the end of the current year, it is anticipated that, the strength of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps will be brought up to the 950 mark.

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Thus with the 18 members of the "M" Section, the strength has now been brought up to 500 men all told.

Whumi

General Manager

most

CONSULT

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Per Month. $3.

THE TIGER THE BUDGET INSPECTOR

RETURNS! NEAR KOWLOON

RESERVOIR

Warning To Hikers

The Tiger Is back!

N. Winslade: of the Jiongkok Police Station.

PHILOSOPHICALLY

ACCEPTED

Some Criticisms

HONOURED

Presentations To

Mr. Alexander

HON, MR. KING'S EULOGY

There is such a thing as taking one's troubles philosophically, and from investigations carried out yesterday, in the city by a repre- sentative of the "Daily Press", it It's spoor has been seen, mea- appears that it is in a spirit of Inspector Cecl Fraser Alexan- sured and photographed by Mr. W. philosophical understanding that der, one of the most popular and most business people have resign-highly respected officers Ini the ed themselves to the Budget with Hong Kong Police Force, who is

of its estimated deficit a.most proceeding to England on Satur- ̈

day on retirement after a lengthy three and a half million dollars,

It Was ascerta ned, however, term of splendid service that there is likely to be well-Traffic Department, was the rezi- directed opposition to certain in-plent of farewell gifts at the Pollcë creases in taxation indicated as Recreation Club, Happy Välley. inevitable by the Government.yesterday evening.

Yesterday while walking along the catchwater near the Kowloon

Mr. Winslade reservoir,

CAT across the tracks made in what

had been very thick mud. The tracks were clear and were about 5 Inches across,

There were altogether some Afty these tracks, going in all direc- tions. and were viewed by another police officer with Mr. Winslade.

in the

This healthy state might correctly be claimed to be the direct outcome of the formation of a new section-the "M" Section Carp, 1st Battery, which was in- The "M" Section. Ist Battery

Most vigorous was the opposition "Alec" as the retiring officer is augurated on September 4, when 12 meets once a week on board the

to the proposed increase In the popularly known in the Force, wil recruits were enrolled.

< HMS. Tamar, when a lecture is

motor car tax which it is estimat not only be missed in oficial Since this date, nine further re-delivered by Captain Gray, of the

ed will yield an additional $40,000 capacities, but will also be a loss cruits, have joined up. This is an Royal Marines. Most members of It is not difficult to deduce that for 1937. The reason given in the to Hong Kong motorists among encouraging sign as the "M" Sec-this section have seen active ser-

the animal had been there since Colonial Secretary's explanatory whom he has won unfailing ad- tion has only had two parades vice during the World War.

the last rainfall, which was near-speech for this drastic increase is miradion through his courtesy and since its inception. By the end of

Those who have already joinedly two weeks ago. Grass-cutters regarded in interested circles as

tact at all times. In the cricket' the year it is anticipated that the

feld where he has been seen in this section include the follow-were questioned and they stated scarcely tenable on the score that strength will be brought up to 40

ing:

that these tracks have been scen it is notessary to help to defray action for the past, Mfteen seusong,y or over, all the members being fresh

the cost of certain road construc-. he will also be missed. to the corps, and not transfers from

Messra, GF, Rees, A. J. Mac-fresh on the hillsides.

It is also reasoned that the tonal work which altogether can-

A presentation from the mem rayden, C. E. Moore, D. Cuthertson, other sections already on the

ilger has been feeding on the not amount to more than, $60,000, bets of the Police Club took the strength.

J. Hargreaves, G. B. Twenlow. N.

numerous wild deer which throng This total. It was maintained by form of a radio set bearing the J. Bebbington, W. F, Edge, N. Gar- the

the New Territories.

certain business leaders yesterday. } following inscription on a sliver land. H. H. Rowe, B. E. Sugars, 3.

Prevention is better than cure, should be spread over a period on plate: Insp. C. F. Alexander, from Hunter. K. S. Robertson. A. A. An-

the basis of interest on the capital members of the P.R.C. on the oc drews. T. W. Carr, Beach,

charge plus maintenance coat, casion of his retirement. Septem-" and Strahan

which, of course, wou'd be only a ber, 1936." - 1

4 small portion of the $60,000 out- lay.

The official strength of H.K.V.D.C. as at August 31, was stated officially to be 882, which

did not include 107 members of the Nursing Division. This figure re- presents an increase of 132 men

HONGKONG.CANTON & MACAO STEAMERS over the figure compiled on Sept.

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SPECIAL SAILING SCHEDULE The Night Steamer will leave Canton daily at 10 P.M. instead of 4.30 PM.

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Four of the above members were transferred from the "A" Section,

30 last year, when the strength was | Battery. Of the eighteen new 750, with 71 members of the Nursing members. fifteen are Government Division,

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servants.

BRIBERY| Celebrating

CHARGE

Against Policeman

BAIL REFUSED

Charges of giving a bribe of $220, to L.S.A. 99, Gough, were prefer- red against Hareband Singh, 30. P.C.B. 348, at the Central Court yesterday, when he appeared be- fore Mr. W. Schofield.

Sub. Inspector Baker, prosecut- ed, and the defendant was repres sented by Mr, G.S. Hugh Jones.

Sub. Inspector Baker, stated that the bribe was given to the complainant as it was desired by two friends of the defendant that they be transferred to other posts. A remand of one week was ask- ed for, and when Mr. Hugh Jones asked for bail, the request was re- fused.

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Defendant was remanded for 24

hours.

LONDON SYDNEY FLYING BOATS Bi-Weekly Air Mail Service

London, Bept. 17. Canberra press reports, state that, subject to adjustment of certain outstanding details,' the Commonwealth of Australla Gov- ernment have accepted the British plan for carriage of England- Australia air mail which provides for a seven-day bl-weekly flying

boat service between London and Sydney.-

British Wireles.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S CENTENARY

Lord And Lady Hartington As Visitors

London, Sept. 17. Lord Hartington, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Do mainion. Affairs," and Lady Härting- ton left London to-day for Austra Ba which they are visiting at the invitation of the Commonwealth

Unified

China

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and hikers are warned.

There is no doubt as to the au-

thenticity of the tracks nor the type of anfinal that has made them.

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON:

. 1s. 2.3/4d.

T.T.. ON NEW YORK: 31.1/16.

Political Party's Plan Chinese

Canton, Sept. 17.

It is reported that the Yunnan Provincial Tang Pu has issued a circular telegram advocating that the un'Acation of China should be qniversally celebrated.

Gunboats

Arrive

Reference is made to the ousting Position Of Warships

of the Manchu Government and the restoration of Chinese In-

after

From the Chalzman "and Coma-.. mittee of the Club he was present- Then, of course. there was ad- ed with a cut glass rose bowl. verse comment on the subject of From the cricket team he wak- pensions which have shown an presented with a blackwood-standing amazing aptitude to mount year on which was mounted miniature by year into almost astronomical silver stumps, bat, bails, balls and figures. The feeling as expressed | a popping crease. The blackwood by actuaries yesterday was that stand bore the following inscrip- the sooner the Government real-tion on

to silver!" "Fresented ises that a halt must be called. Alec' by his team mates on his and a different basis found for retirement, 1936, Club bowling the pension policy, the better. It | averages-1920, 1927, 1929 and was pointed out that anything 1934.: Club batting Averages which had to be done should be 1920-23, 1926, 1927 and 1930." done without undue delay. It is.

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of course. presumed that any al- teration in the pension policy would certainly not affect those

who are at present under contract TYPHOID FEVER

to the Government. In a word, it was maintained that any itera- tion should not-and. Indeed. could not be made retrospective.

Regarding the raising of more

revenue

5. Cases: 2 Deaths

During the week ended Septem-

ber 12, five cases or typhoid, with two deaths. were notified.

means of the tax on Five cases of typhold fever were insurance policies, it was suggest-reported to the local Health au- ed that the Government might thorities on: Wednesday. Three of well, look to this section as a pro- the cases occurred in Kowloon and A sliding one each in Victoria and rural. dependence, and the civil wars of Five Chinese gunboats entered life revenue source."

scale appeared to be the practical

Hong Kong. military despots, during the past harbour yesterday shortly

and berthed in the suggestion, but no one could offer twenty-years, almost lead'ng to 2.15 p.m.. the death of the nation, and all Naval anchorage, thus bringing any estimate as to how much this being due to the fact that the the total of Chinese gunbats at Pian would amount to in addition- al revenue. but the sur was country has remained dis-uritted present 'n the Colony to seven. since the "Sin Hol" year (1911). The Chinese gunboats that ar-thought to be considerable.

On the whole, as was stated at Now that the whole country's rived yesterday were the Chor the outset, the budget announce- Central Govern- Tim Chor Tal. Chor Yau, Cherment is being taken very philoso- ment and Marshal Chiang Kai-Kun and Kang Shing. They came phically by the great majority of shek are working for the welfare from Stu Hing and are leaving on

Deople, although a little of the country, all citizens of the Sunday for Nanking.

lavishness in certain directions Republic should unite in rejoicing

Diana, which and celebrating the Un'Ecation of from Wei Hai Wel on Wednesday would have been appreciated. China on a date to be axed and morning, and berthed at buoy No. promulgated," concludes the mes- 7, moved alongside the North Wail

united and the

Eage.-- Chinese Evening Preus.

CHINESE

H.M.S.

arrived

of the Naval Dockyard yesterday afternoon.

Others warships in port are as folows:-East - Wall (HM. sub- marine Regulus); North Arm (EMS. Dainty, HMS. Delight); West Wall Dock (HMS. Daring.

SCHOOLMASTER HM.S. Diamond, HMS. Delight):

Serious Charge Preferred

In dock (H.M.8. Moth, H.M.S. Lowestoft): Talkoo Dock (HM Submarine Regent); Foreign (US.S Mindanao, Chinese gun- boats Yung Chien, Yung Chi).

NEW COIN TO BE MINTED

London, Sept. 17.

less

GENEVA RADIO CONFERENCE

Convention Aimed At World Peace

"Conte Rosso"

Delayed

Chinese Athletes Aboard

The Lloyd Triestino liner "Conte, Rosso," with 130 Chinese athletes aboard, who had attended the Olympic Games at Berlin, has been delayed at Bombay, 'accord- ing to a telegram received yea- terday by the local 'otice of Lloyd- Triestino,

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The delay has been occasioned

by engine trouble, and it is im probable that the liner will arrive » Geneva, Sept. 17.

at Bong Kong according to The World Radio conference schedule. It is anticipated that opened at Geneva to-day. All the the "Conte Rosso" will be delayed League and principal non-League for three or four days. She sailed

nations have been invited.

The conference aims at adoption om Genoa on Beptember 4 for.

China.

of a universal convention to use.

the radio for promotion of world peace. The signatories would The mint authorities are seek- | undertake to prevent in their own

of

A young schoolmaster by the name of Chan Lai Wo, aged 25, of 522, Canton Road, second floor, ap- peared before Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- Fadyen at the Howloon Magistracy yesterday on the charge of having carnal knowledge of an eleven- -year old giri, Li Kwai Fong.

Det.-Insp. A. H. Elston, in pro-ing to restore to favour the un- territories broadcasts inciting an- secating, asked His Worship for a popular three-penny plece as it is other State's population, broad-

more convenient than the bulky casts inciting to war, and ensure Cables

Page 8. coppers. They propose a new coin accuracy in broadcasts on inter- Radio Programmes.... Page

new metal which is neither | national affairs, di

Local Diary...... silver nor nickel and slightly bigger Nineteen out of forty States Women's Page than the six-penny plece. The have already accepted the con- Police Courts ...er Treasury is now considering the vention Eleven, including Great Interport Baseball

WAX Britain, subject to conditions, and | Sporting ...... The 1934 - mint issued £94,100 the United States refused on the Mall Notices worth of three-pennies of which ground that broadcasting is not £60,075, worth went va Scotiand under Federal control,

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