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·HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1936.

LEAGUE MUST BE TWO LOCAL

REFORMED

Regional Pacts

Detrimental

To Security

LORD ROTHERMERE CRITICISED

The first public meeting spon- sored by the Local League of Na- tions since the Italo-Abysinplan | embroglio was held yesterday In the St. John's Cathedral Hall which was astended by a fairly large gathering. Mr. E Himsworth presided and Introduced the two speakers, Miss F Randell. Secre- tary of the League of Nations. and Miss C. Duncan, Secretary of the Bureau of Social and Inter- national Affairs, Melbourne.

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LOCAL CHINESE

SHIPS SOLD

Shanghai Interests Make Purchase

“SUL, AN" AND "LUNG SHAN"

It was learned yesterday that the steamers Sul An" and "Luns Shan," both well-known on the long Kong-Macao-Canton run, have been sold to Chinese private interests at Shanghai: Both steamers ceased their runs at the end of June this year.

Although define information regarding this could not be ob tained, it is believed that the ves- sels have been sold for a sum of 2530,000 Hong Kong dolars.

DECORATED

French C-In-C. Officiates

The residence of the French Consul-General M. J. Leurquin, vat Monday afternoon was the scene of an interesting ceremony when, Enteve His Excellency Vice-Admiral J.. P

Commander-in-Chief of the French Naval Forces in the Far East, bestowed orders conter-

peror of Annam. red by His Majesty. Bao Dal Em-

There was a large gathering present, which Included several prominent French and Chinese personalities. The band of the French Flagship. Lamotte Picquet Was in attendance and played pleasing selections during the afternoon. Officers of the Lamotte

It was further learned that re- Plaques L'Admiral Charnet, and presentatives of the buyera of the Argus supplemented the gather- "Sul An" and "Lung Shan" are arriving in Hong Kong to-day.

BRILLIANT DISPLAY

Retreat Sounded By R.U.R

PARTING OF THE WAYS Mr. Hlmsworth in his introduc- tion said:"We have seen in the course of the last eighteen months the greatest experiment in inter- national "organisation stultifed and rejected by the governments of the World because national governments had neither the wil nor the courage to make use of the International machinery of the League. To-day we have to "face the failures of the League and we "are coming to the parting of the ways. International governments will have to decide whether civi- lization will in future have to be run on co-operative lines through the League or whether the world is going to revert to a system of alliance and international anarchy Parade Ground yesterday witacss- Spectators at Murray Barracks which can only lead to anothered a very interesting event, when 1914,

the Band and Bugles of the 1st | Bn. The Royal Ulster Rides sound- ed "Retreat." This old-time cere- mony is carried out by the Rifles with unfalling regularity, once a month and never fails to attract a large crowd of both civilian and military personnel. The standard.

To-morrow we will remember those of all nations who died in that Jast murderous cataclysm, and when wo view the sorry plight of our world to-day it 1. dificult to reach any other con- clusion than that all the loss, all

IMPRESSIVE

CEREMONY

ing

Both His Excellency and Leurquin stressed the triendly feelig between the Franch. Chl-

M.

Investiture At French Consulate

This photograph of the Investiture at the French Consulate on Monday "shows in the front row, from left to right:--Senhor Laborinho. Portuguese Consul; Mr. Leurquin, French Consul; Mr. Chan Sul Ky; Mr. Sequeira; Mr. Lam Chi Fung: Admiral Esteva :" Mr.. Kwok Chan and Captain Majer.

In the back are M. Renner, French Vice-Consul and Captain Bastard (commanding the "Lamotte Picquet.") (Photo by King's Studio).

nese, Portuguese and and British FUNERAL OF

peoples.

THE RECIPIENTS

TWO eminent personages of Macao received Cambodian orders while three. Chinese carved An- namite distinctions for their scholastic and commercial services.

They were:-

Captain Majer. Chier of Police of Macao, made an Officer of the Order of Milton Elephants, and White Parasol;

M. Chau Sul-ky, distinguished scholar, *5 well as prominent business man, made a Knight of the Order of Drakon of Annam.

M. Kwok Chan, Compradore of the Banque de l'Indoching mode a Knight of the Order of Dragon' of Annam.

M. Lam Chi-fung, representa- tive of the Charborinages due Tou- kin, made a Knight of the Order of Dragon of Annam

the sacrifice and all the suffering of playing attained by the Band Intelligence

M Sequeira, Chief of Criminal Servies of Macao, of the Royal Ulster Rifies has rare-made a Knight of the Order of ly been equalled in Hong Kong by Million Elephants and White Para- any British Regiment.

sol.

The arst item on the programme

which was spent in that war to end war, has been spent in vain. FUTURE OF CIVILIZATION If there 18 going to be any peace in the world, If there is go-was a march by the massed Band ing to be any security for man- kind, indeed if there is going to be any future for civilisation some means of devising" "international order out of the present chaos must be found."

Opening her address, Miss Ran- dell was most emphatic in her statement that the League must be reformed. She referred to the fact that many poiitlelans and world celebrities said things they did not mean.

LORD ROTHEREDIERE CRITICISED

"Lord Rothermere.

Interviewed

in Tokyo, said. 'By 1840 Germany will be marching through Russia. I wonder if he knew that Russlan financial interests are trying to raise £2,000,000,000 and Germany is endeavouring to help her to ge the money. Lord Rotheremere did not mean it, he just said it."

and Bugles and the display of marching and counter-marching was absolutely dazzling, the thirty buglera in front making an im- pressive sight.

Then came a march by the Band alone, rendering Our Director followed by the Bugles playing the "Royal" Irish." The band then played the March Past of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment after which the Buglers sounded "Fall In."

Next the Band gave a magni- ficient rendition of that exquisite | piece of music, "The Dear Little Shamrock," This was indeed a treat to listen to.

The next item on the programme Royal South Downs" which was at was a Band and Bugle march. "The

one time the Regimental March past of the Rifles when they were known as the Royal Irish Rines.

Then the Bugles sounded the well-known call. "Retreat." As the stirring notes echoed in the even-

Miss Randell added, "We have got to be careful of what we say and we have got to see whether - we can put it in a helpful waying air, an indescribable' wave of

THE COSTS OF WAR

emotion appeared to pass through the assembled crowd

The playing of the National Anthem brought to a conclusion, a most imposing and spectacular event.

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WEDDING

C. McN.

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SUB-INSPECTOR

L. G. MIST

Large Attendance At Graveside

MANY FLORAL TRIBUTES

BRAHMS'

REQUIEM

To-night's Rendition By Hong Kong Singers

SOPRANO DEBUT

The Hong Kong singers have already established a tradition of A large attendance of colleagues performing on the 11th of Novem- and friends attended the funeral der each year a work in keeping of the late Sub-Inspector L. G. with the spirit of Armistice Day. Mist, of the Hong Kong Police This year "Brahms' Requiem" has Force, which was held at the again been chosen and will be Protestant Cemetery, Happy Val- sung in "st Andrew's Church. lay, yesterday evening. The Rev. Kowloon this evening at 9 15 pm HL W. Baines officiated at the graveside.

There are undoubtedly a num- ber of works other than Brahms' The pall bearers were Inspector, suitable for this occasion. but no W. Mair, Inspector A. Y. Baker, apology is made for repeating the Sub-Inspectors F. Hopkins, A. J. Requiem this year since it will not Johnson, A. Kirby, and H. G. only be the first performance of the Hallara.

Bingers under the baton of their Among those present were the now Conductor. Mr. Lindsay Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Inspector Lafford, but of the sololata. Miss General of Paice, Mr. C. G. Pur-Eva Turner, soprano, wil Σε due. Deputy Inspector General, making her debut in the colony. Mr. T. Murphy, Assistant Director The" baritone solos will be taken of Criminal Intelligence, Mr. P. by the Rev. HLW. Baines and at Grant, ASP Chief Inspector R. the organ will be Mr. Rupert Bald. This programme is very easy to E Marks, Inspectors G. A win, neither of whom need any it is sometimes dificult to be put. Ellis, M. B. Hour:han Stewart Kong. announce; we must admit that Stimson, W. R. Chester Woods, E. | introduction

into practise. At last, it is gratify- ing to see how it is endorsed and reciprocated amongst others by

CONSUL-GENERAL'S ADDRESS

Prior to the ceremony, M. Leur- quin said in part: One single word sums up all the foreign po- Ley of France: peace; peace, not dealt on the heads with a blug- geon, but insaturated in the hearts by genuine friendship.

Our

friends of Great Brital, Portugal and China.

BEST ASSET IS. PEACE His Excelency, after pirining the decorations on each of the re- elplents, congratulated them warmly and said in part:

"this ceremony is In Itself a manifestation of the friendship and amity between the countries of France. China, Portugal and Britain." Referring to a recent speech that he had made. His Excellency said "the best asset of a Nation is peace."... "The best way to enforce pekce is to con- vince the other Nations of our Rood faith and of our determina- tion to play fair in all our nego- tiations, diplomatic and commer- cfal. We must not try to gain peace by violence or by annexing the wealth of other Nations.”

THOSE PRESENT

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Logan, Sub-Inspectors M. J. Flat- tery. 8. C. Saunders, Shepheard, H. W. Fraser, W. Russell, Michell, Messrs. Johnston, D. Wass, L. G. Hulme, G. Davitt, A. Wal, Mac Donald, Bethell, Appleton, A. E Haynes, L. Haynes, F. H. J. Kelly, C. & Mottram. H. Danbrowsky, B. G. Baker, W. L' Clark, Groves. C. T. Byron, J Galvin, T. Cashman, C. E Terry. J. Murphy, C. Black bourn, J. G. Whitcroft, T. G. 8 Alexander, P C Morgan, W Gowans, T. H. Daly, G. Carruthers, FChanning, D. C. W. Fitches A Cash, D. Mantoc, A., R. J. White Bergt, Adams, R.U.R. and Inspec- tor Chiang Jen-yew, of the Wel-. halwel contingent of the Police Force.

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to musical. Honk

FOR CHARITY

As is customary at all perfor mances of the Singer, the prǝ- ceeds will be devoted to charity. and this year it has been decided to take up a collection in aid of The Ministering Childrens' Leagu and The St. Andrew's Benevolent Society.

Is conndently believed that the combination of such deserving causes, the spirit of Armistice Day and the fact that this is the Arat performance of the Singers in Kowloon, will lead to a record congregation in St. Andrew's Church.

ton, Benkey and Mackay: Messrs. FLORAL TRIBUTES

D'Almada and Mason: Mr. and Four wreaths were interred with Mrs. C. T. Byron; Water Police the casket, as, to lows: "From his Mesa; Mr. and Mrs. A. Baker; s. sorrowful sisters, Este and Blan- Murphy: Détective Office, Water che," "with deepest sympathy Police; European Members, Mong- from Betty and Sandy Mair," kɔk Teut Mes; Sergeants Mess

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The speaker pointed out the tremendous costs of war and citru the Italian expenditure in the war agalast Ethiopia. Referrius to Germany, she said, "Germany has got away with indemnity for all time." But, Miss Rardell con- tinued, in 1870 the French na

The Admiral and the Consul was bitterly humiliated by the

General were supported by the German "Germany got from

At University Chapel, Glasgow. presence of Capt. R. Bastard. France as many millions of dollars

on October 22, 1936, by the Rev. D. Lamotte Plequet; Capt. E de as hate. In France there is al-

Graham Webster, Angus Gemmell Badens, Guaboat, Argus and Com- Mr. ways this hace of Germany." Taylor, B.Sc., of Higher College, mander of the West River Flotilla: Speaking of conquests. Miss Yaba, Lagos, youngest son of the and M. C. Rennet, Vice-Consul Bandell pointed out that a nation late John R. Taylor and Mrs. Tay- . Amongst those present were the has to rea ise if it conquer an- lor, Monterey, Uddingston, to Mar- Hon. Mr. B. E. Hotewall, Hon Mr. other it is burdening itself with u 1orie. Isabel Douglas, younger 1. N. Chau Mr. Tang Shin-kin. serious responsibility. "You would I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John I. and Mis; Li Shin-fan, Mr not like to belong to a conquered Douglas, 7 Broom Road, Newlands Peter H. Bin. Miss Heena Yue

You only do thinga (late of Shanghai)......

Mr. Kan Tong-po, Mr. and Mrs. Fung Ping-fan, M. Laborinho, re- latives of the recipients and many others.

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worth while when you are freè.”

Stating that the League must

be reformed, the speaker pointed

out that the people should de-

DORMAN-SMITH-LOWSON

A marriage has been arranged mand more from their delegates and will take place on December

at the League. She declared 13 between Victor, second son of was a ple that peace treaties Major Dorman-Smith. DL, and ware not made before the nations Mrs. Dorman-Smith, of Bellamont got impatient.

Forest. Cootehill Co. Cavan, and Queen Anne House. Taplow, Bucks, and Isabelle, only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Barrie Low- son, of Shanghai.

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REGIONAL PACTS DENOUNCED

Miss Randall denounced the Regional pacta and declared that they must go. It was detrimental to the security of the other na- tions. She pointed out the Pan ly with the problems which came American Union system and be-up before the delegates at the leved that the United States had i conference of the Institute of nearly solved the problem of in- Pacific Relations he'd in Yose- ternational difficulties.

mite. California, last August, * "To-marrow, is Armistice Day,” "Mr. A... N, Macfadyen then told Miss Randell concluded, “and we the listeners, that he believed have a certain military porn on Hong Kong would be vulnerable. this day. When we call it Ipfer- in the case of war but its people national Day we shall hate paid are a ways delighted to hear from our debt to those who sacrificed passing travellers news of the their lives in the War."

outside world. The speaker called

Miss Duncan then was called upon to speak and the dealt brief-

o'd chum, Fairy. Halam, and Lai Chi Kok: Bing.e Bergeants fron the European members, Mess, Central Police; Mr and Mrs. Shamshuipo Police Station,

C. O. Perdus; Mr. and Mrs. W. Other floral tributes included: Mair; Lam Tong, Mess Caterer; and Mrs. C. S. Madgwick, Mr. and Mrs H: Brown; D. Re.dy; Dodwell and Co. Ltd. Wine and Mr. and Mrs P. Grant; Mr. and Spirita Dept.: E J. Stewart, Cht- Mrs. W. Ritchie; Officers, Boog nese detectives, No. 7 Police Sta- Kong Police; Bingie Sergeants tlon: Mr and Mrs. W. Hynes; Mr. Mesa, Kowloon City? John Wills; and Mrs J. G Whitecrott; Mr. Central Trame Staff; w. La B. and Mrs Booker and family, T. Sparzow A Hughes, Trame Staff, Kowloon; Mr. and Mrs. Tuckett: M. A. Mr. and Mrs. Babes: "Back; Cars: Mr. and Mrs. J. R. E. Ed- Single Bergeants Mess, Central wards: Mr. and Mr W. 3. D.xex- Police Station: 8 L. Barnicle: Mr. Beall, R. Ells; Sergia Morre and and Mia T. Murphy, European Oakley Mr. and Mrs Hopkins: Sergeants' Mess, Sheung Sha!; Mr. and Mra Chester, Woods: Mr. Comrades of Police Training G. Poyntz; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. School, J.-8. R'ddel; Me and Mrs. Russell Tap, and Mra Stimson; PATE Carey: Al Chinese Con-Mr. Dantrowsky, Mr. Hudson and The Hong Kong Travel Associa-stables No. 7 Police Station; Mr. Mr. Rose; Sub-Insp. Krby; Mr. tion acknowledges with thanks, the and Mrs Gowans; A Banks; and Mrs. F. O'Connor Mr. and receipt of the following subscrip Officers Mess, No. 7. Folice Bis- Mrs. Darkin; F. H. Day: Staff of tions:

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