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First Speech By King Edward

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EVENTS WITH CONCERN

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First Exercise Of

Extradition Order

SERIOUS

ALLEGATIONS

J. H. von Heiber, alias Heiber John Henry. Manila mining man who waived extradition proceedings when be appeared before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magia.

CHIANG KAI SHEK'S

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE

Remarkable Tribute Paid To Mother

Urges Nation To Glorify National Heritage

iracy on Thursday will face AMAZING PERSONAL REVELATIONS.

charges of falsification of com- mercial documents. when he ro turns to Manila

au

London, Oct 30. During his speech at the pro-

Extradition papers" "have been rogation of Parliament, King E-made out by the United States ward VIII said, "I am addressing High Commissioner's office you for the first time as your Manila,

upon whose request sovereign I desire" before

Heiber was arrested when the express once more my deep Empress of Asia docked here on appreciation of the sympathy wednesday morning. The office of which has been extended to me the High Commissioner is enabled and my dear mother"in every part; to take direct action on the request of my dominions. I have been of the Commonwealth government profoundly touched by the univer by virtue of the extradition sal 'expression of affection and respect with which my beloved father was regarded. I am well assured that the memory of King George's life of devotion and a remitting service will live long in) the hearts of his people.

King Edward

"I have viewed with concern

authority recently vested in the Philippine office by order of the President of the United States. This is the first exercise of the function since that order.

CONSULTING ENGINEER

The first complaint against the fugitive was made by Antonio syyap and she moant involved was 1,vou porod. ..

M4r. von Helber was the comsuit- ing engineer in charge of develop- ment work on the properties of the Cabit Mining Association and the Bicol Gold Mines Association near Manito, Albay. Reports made by him during the past year and a half; and up to July, 1936, have stated that a considerable quan- tity of ore was blocked out, ..

Shanghai, October-38.

Amazing personal revelations are made in Generalissimao Chiang Kai Shek's birthday message to the nation in which he describes bi detail the sufferings and poverty in his youth following the death of his farmer father when he was nine years old.

The Generalissimo

· re- pays markable tribute to his mother ('stern but kindhearted teacher") who made him sweep the floora and do other chorés in order to train him to endure. hardships.

Marshal Chiang Kai Shek

A plot muli was purchased for the Cablt property, and a deciston

purchise and construct a large While relatives sad friends thil. was made by the Bicol Gold looked on indifferently his mother trustees upon his recommendation. maintained the family in the face Several consulting mining en of oppression in the Ching 'crigineers examined both pro-dynasty by officials who ruined perties and their reports have their farm with extortionate varied considerably from Mr. You Helber's, and unit holders were informed that on neither property was there ore blocked out

(Continued on Back Pare.)

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and anxiety the events in Spain during the last three months. My Government have spared no pains to promote and encourage humant- tarian efforts to mitigate the sufferings of the Spanish people My Navy has acted in accordance with its high traditions in re- lleving distress. It has been the consistent policy" of my Govern- ment to attempt to localise this unhappy struggle and with this end in view they seconded the' On the occasion of his resigna- French initiative for the non- tion as Mariager of the Gloucester Intervention" Agreement and have Hotel. Mr. T. I. Newman, familiarly energetically co-operated in its known to hundreds as "in" was the recipient last night of a hand- negotiation and application.”

some dress watch, the parting gift from the staff of the Hotel:

Presentation From Staff

taxes.

GIRL FIGHTS ROBBERS

Valuable Bracelet Lost In Scuffle

Misa Rosemary Lam, of 163, Fuk Wah Street, first floor, Kowloon, was going to visit a friend at 281, Cheung Sha Wan Road. Ascending the stairs af the latter address she stood aside to allow a Chinese The speech observes the essen-

going down the stairs to pass measuren for strengthening

It is Mr. Newman's intention to her, and, at the same time. to the three defence forces which remain in Hong Kong but his plans allow the man coming up to pass has been steadily pursued and at present are somewhat indefinite. her also.

tial

rejoices the marked increase · of

Reuter.

(Continued on Back Page.)

To-night will be Mr. Newman's

so much of its popularity to his zealous and expert management...

trade and employment and the last night in this Hotel which owes he put his arms around her neck. When the first man resehed her, diminution of unemployment.--.

and a struggle ensued during which both of the combatants fell #Y?? | down the stairs:

When Miss Lam picked herself up she found her gold bracelet was missing. She looked out of the doorway and saw both men run- ning towards Shamshulpo.

Another Winner!

The number of winners which Mr. Donald Bisck has ridden imust be legion--a'most. Here he la ou “Snowy River” after an- other' win on Saturday at the Happy Valley course,

The bracelet is an old American ornament valued at $50. Bhe felt the loss very keenly because it was an heirloom

The robbers were not armed, and Miss Lam fortunately did not re- celye :any. Inturies.

THE DOLLAR

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MILITARY CARFER

She always showed great interest ia mis education and backed him up when ha decided on $ military career. Although this meant that he was unable to contribute towards the upkeep of the family until the first year of the Republic he realised his desire to serve his country came before the need to serve the family!

Even in later years his devotion in' the 'task' of national saivation often entailed neglect of the family but he never forgot his mother's teachings

General Maunga

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"LAST QUARTER”

RACE 1- Burgomaster. Diogenes. Copper Idol

RACE 2

Rothesay Bay." Merry Fatty. Hogmanay.

RACE 3 King's Parade. Old Star. Shamrock,"

RACE 4 Shih Yin Grand Shang Four. Wentworth.

RACE 3 Merry-Fatty. Hogmanay.

City Life.

RACE 8 Ginger. Wisdom Stag. Paul Jones.

JIM MOLLISON SUCCEEDS

Safe Landing At Croydon

Harbour Grace, Oct. 29. Jim. Mollison, famous British long-distance filer, hopped off

at 8.40 pm GMT

Thus his first - 25′ years' was spent in hoping for the-better- ment of the lot of his family; the second 25 years striving for the betterment of his nations what from this Newfoundland seaport would the next 25 years bring?)-

Poverty would not prevent his family winning through in the end under the guidance of his mother. Sundarly he failed to see why China shouldn't attain strength and prosperity by the exertions of her people.

UNPRECEDENTED CRISIS

The nation, said the Generalis-

simo, was facing an unprecedented

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OLD RESIDENT

Mr. F. W. Stapleton's 70th Birthday

One of the oldest residents in.. the Far East, Mr. F. W. Stapleton, celebrated his 70th birthday yes- terday.

He made a perfect take-off and headed out across the Atantic on his lonely road,

He hopes to land at Croydon within 14 hours. Reuters Bulletin Merrica":

•

Upon his retirement from Messrs. A. S. Watson and Co., ten years

JIM MOLLISON ago. Mr. Stapleton purchased a

Later. residence in Kowloon Tong, where

Mollison landed at Croydon, at he has since resided. Mr. Staple 9.56 am. The crossing from Har- ton was born in Bedfordshire, and: joined Watson's in London in 1883. bour Grace occupied 15 hours 16

minutes.". Bent out to the East in 1889, he has served In the different | TIORD CROSSING OF ATLANTIC branches of the company in Amoy,

London, Oct. 30. Foochow, Manila and Hong Kong. Jim Mollison who landed at His tenure in otice in the East | Croydon this morning is the first- has earned for him the many man to have crossed the Atlantic in high three times. The machine be- friends who hold him esteem. A keen horticulturisi, Mr.haved splendidly and its average" Stapleton has been for some years speed was 200 miles per hour. Horticultural Society, and he prides

· (Continued on Back Page.)) himself on his magnificent garden. Mr. Stapleton is stil hale and

and ten, and well-wishers sincere- hearty for his three score years | MANILA GOLD SHARES ly hope that he will celebrate many more birthdays to come.

an active member of the 'HF

"DORADO"

The RMA. "Dorado" left Kal Tack yesterday at 11.15 am for Penang, carrying Mr. Juan Trippe, president of the Pan-American Airways and Mrs Trippe, together with Mr. R. Lord..

Local Dealings

Sellers

IXL $3.95/84. Itogons, $398.

San Mauricio, $5.773. Buyoc Consul, $1.147/$3.18. United Paracalé, $3.50.

Mr. and Mrs. Trippe according Cables to the Imperial Airways, Balling Church schedule are bound for Debt while Mr Lord is bound for

Penang

NEWS INDEX

Radio Programmes Amusements Local Diary

1":"A further passenger is bound for Bländer "Action":"

Batavia Freight amounted to Police Courta ..........

9,095 kilos while the mall weighted | Bports Land 88367 kilos.OR

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