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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO., LTD.

LOST

Natice is hereby given that applications have been made to this Company to issue to the registered shareholders named below, respectively! duplicate certificates for the shares covered by the following original certi ficates, upon statements that such original certißcates have been lost:-

Certificate No. 19816, dated 31st January, 1933, for 50 shares numbered 1323775/ 1323824, inclusive,` registered in the name of Leung Tat, care of Mrs. Chan Min Kan, 38, Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

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BIRTHAN

MELCHERS—At the Country Hos--

pital, Shanghal, on January 10, to Leila, wife of Hans Melchers, a daughter.

Editorial and Business

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Omace:

15-19, Queen's Road Central Tel. 30251.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS; TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1937.

AMERICAN

WORLD-FAMOUS UNIVERSITY OF

VISITS TO

SINGAPORE

SCIENTISTS TO CONFER

Regional

ANGLO-AMERICAN

PACT?

Commission 11

Night Editor (Wanchal omee): Anxiety In Hong Kong METEOROLOGISTS

Tel. 34511.

London Omee: 53, Fleet Street

E.O. 4.

The Daily

Press.

Hong Kong, JANUARY 17, 1937.

Naval Needs

United States warships of the Asiatic fleet will in future pay more frequent visits to Singapore. Great Britain's £12,500,000 naval buse in the Orient. મા

This announcement was made by Admiral Harry E. Yarnell, com- mander-in-chief of the US. Asia- tle Fleet. In an interview duringE his recent visit to Singapore,

It is understood that the Bag- ship of the feet and destroyers will pay annual viits to Singapore and that during the year there will be additional visits by indivi- dual warships.

These visits Admiral Yarnell stated, "are a symbol of the cordial relations which exist between the United States and the British Em- pire. I trust that we shall be able to visit Singapore more frequently and that reciprocal visits will be paid by units of the British fleet to United States ports."

their

SEEK NEW

STANDARDS

To-morrow a group of world- famous meteorological experts will begin

discussions to 00- ordinate the work being carried out by observation stations the world over, when the Reginal Com- mission 11 of the International Meteorological Organisation hold its sittings in the Council Chamber.

will

The chairman of the Organisa- tion is M. E. Bruzon, Director of the Phullen Central Observatory, and amongst those who will at- tend ace Colonel, E. Gold, D.S.O.. of the Meteorologist office, Air Ministry; Father M, Selga, Director of the Manila Observatory; Mr. C. D. Stewart, Superintendent. of the Singapore Observatory; Mr. E W. Tincke, Bentor Meteorologist of the Australian Service, Central Bureau. Melbourne; Fatber E Gherzi Director of the Blocawet Observa

ry, Shanghal, Prof. J. Boerema,

HONG KONG

To Hold Independent Matriculation

ነኝ .

The School Leaving Certificate Examination, on the basis of which admissions to the'' Univer- sity are regulated, will be held on Monday the 7th June, 1997, and following days.

Entry forms, together with fees. ere required to be in the hands of the Registrar by Monday Febru äry 1. 1937.

From 1838 onwards the Univer- sity proposes to conduct a separate Matriculation, Examination of its own. This examination will be held in June each year. Full

soon as practicable. particulars will be published as

New Year's Day

WILB

following comment taken from the current issue of the "Adrian." monthly magazine of St. Andrew's Church:-

The So threatening is the inter- national situation, and so arti- Certificate No. 22829, dated¦culate, are British politicians on 3rd February, 1934, for 200he subject of re-armament, that shares numbered 1523707/it is interesting to review the 1523906, inclusive, registered needs of the Navy as the most in the name of Miss Kwok Yin vital factor in Imperial defence. Chol, care of The Wing On Bank, Ltd., Hong Kong. And notice is hereby given that, if within thirty days from the date hereof no claims or re- It is easy enough to compare presentations in respect of such the numbers of ships of various Foriginal certificates or either of kinds. But there are other fac them shall have been received by tors to be reckoned with-parti the Company, the Company will cularly the vastly increased im proceed to deal with the applica-portance of air warfare and the tions in such manner and on changes in the strength of other

What is the real strength of the British Navy -day in com- parison with that on the eve of war in 1914?

auch terms as the Directors of fects... the Company may decide.

By Order of the Board of shows an Directors,

NOEL BRAGA,

Secretary, Hong Kong, 11th Jan., 1937.

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1937.

enormous

in numbers the British Fleet reduction since 1914, though there has not been a corresponding reduction in tonnage.

The Bingapore newspapers re- gard this increased interest by the United States navy in the British naval base as of some political im- portance, but it is stated by Mon nett Davis, the United States Con- sul General in Singapore, that the U. 6. Astatic fleet's visit was no more than a "goodwill' call""with-

out any political significance.

EXCHANGE OF VIEWS Following is a typical Singapore newspaper comment on the United

States naval visit:

"It is impossible not to read some significance into the presence in Singapore at the same time of Both American and Dutch naval

vessels and to suspect that though both squadrons were making good-

will visits the opportunity was "not

We had 82 capital ships--lost for at least an exchange of battleships and battle cruisers- afloat or building in 1914--Now we have only 17. Of the 82 ships in 1014,' there which were more or less obsolete, but even so the comparison is disquieting.

views on vital matters connected with naval defence in the Pacific and the Malayan archipelago..

"There are now indications that America were 98

realises that running away from her responsibilities does not solve her problems and that, whether she likes it or not, she has no small part to play in the Pacific. Anglo-American co- operation in that ocean has fre- quently been mooted and it has been freely advanced that there is some understanding.

We had 127 cruisers afloat and building in 1914; we have only 72 to-day

We had then 238 destroyers and torpedo-boats, now We had then 96 sub- 190. above will

marines, against 60 to-day.

Entries for the close at 3.00 p.m. on SATUR. DAY, 16th January, 1937, af the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building.

By Order of the Stewards,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 11th Jan., 1937.

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But in all these classes there have been such improvements in design that the smaller number of cruisers, destroyers, and sub marinés form probably as effective a force as the larger pre-war fleet.

Many of the aubmarine, in 1914 were small, and had no wide range of action; nor were there then any of the formidable super-destroyers or flotilla leaders

Mr. Wang Ching Wei which are now being built.

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How is our present strength uffected by changes in other flects ?

The German feet; which was He showed great concern over the our chief rival in 1914, is etj!! Generallasimo's detention by Mar- shal Chang Hsueh-liang and has far below its pre-war strearth. been hurrying back to attend a It had 48 capital ships and 54 conference of Government leaders.cruisers in 1914; it has only eight

It is not known what are the of each to-day. plans of the former Premier of China but is expected that he will

go to Canton first before proceed ing to Nanking.

FOREIGN ARMS TO CHINA

Sun Fo Denies Reports

Shanghal, Jan. 11. Mr. Sunt Fo, President of the Legislativo Yuan, who arrived here

But for the British Empire, with its far-flung trade and food Loutes, the strength of fleets in more distant sens is not less im- portant than those. nearer Bri- tain. For instance, the Japanese fleet han reduced its capital ships from 22 to 9. but has increased its cruisers from 29. to 87, its

destroyers from 69 to 107, and

its submarines from 16 to 67.

The Italian fleet had 15 capital yesterday from Nanking revealed ships in 1914, only six to day. that Generals Li Chung-Jen and But it, too, has increased its

Pei Chung-bsi, Kwangsl leaders, strength in cruisers (from 20 to

Kuomintang leader in Bangkok,

.

"When a large part 01 the China station was withdrawn to the Mediterranean during the crisis there with Italy over sanc- tions a large number of American

a mere

vessels were at Hong Kong and though it was declared coincidence, it was one of those happy coincidences which savour somewhat of design.

BRITISH ANXIETY ̧♥ "The possibility of Japan · ob- taining a foothold in one of the South China ports is proving con-

siderably disturbing to the British, who have exhibited some anxiety about Hong Kong, while one mat-

ter which is causing grave concern

to both the English speaking na- tions is the alleged fortifications of the Japanese mandated islands,

the Carolinas and the Marshalls.

"In many respects, therefore, British and American interests in the Pacific if not of the

aame

and a visit to Singapore of most magnitude, at least run parallel

of the U. 8. Asiatic. fcez ao soon

after a show-down on the non- fortification of Pacific possessions

assumes more than an aspect of "goodwill,"

REFEREES MEETING

A meeting of the Hong Kong Referees Association was held in room 205, Gloucester Building, last | night when it was announced that

the annual meeting will be held on January 25

and Mr. Hsiao Fu-chen, veteran 80), in destroyers (from 46 to Navy soon will have, over 1000 will go to Nanking to discuss im-104), and in submarines (from aircraft at their disposal and un- der the direct control of the Naval portant national affairs during the 20 to 77). third plenary session of the. Kuo-. Moreover, these smaller raft authorities. mintang C.E.C. on February 12

are, all modern. Referring to foreign press re- aports that Mr. Wang Ching-wei, Chairman of the Central Political Council, negotiated in Berlin for the purchase of foreign arms to be supplied to China, Mr. Sun made a strong denial

So long as the British Fleet" with cerair arm is subject to dual control, No one can yet Bay

18 & fighting tainty how the other new factor its effectiveness

air warfare-will affect relative force is gravely impaired. naval strengths. But our weak- In all the circumstances the ness in naval aircraft is apparent. Government have acted wisely There are only 218 aircraft at the in retaining the five old cruisers Accompanying Mr. Bun to Shanghal from Nanking is Mr. disposal of the British Fleet, and in service. But their documon LuChi-wen, former mayor of even theso are fully controlled does not lessen the urgency of Canton and now & member with by the Navy only when they are replacing them with more mo out portfolio of the Ewangtung embarked. The American Navy dern, ships at the earliest possible Provincial Goverment.

has already and the Japanese moment. Union Newe.

Director of the Royal Magnetical and Meteorological Observatory, Batavia: Dr. H. Jameson, Superin- tendent of the Caomto Observa- tory: Dr. Coching Chu, of the National Research Laboratory or Meleorology, Nanking; Rev. · F. LeJay, Shanghai; Dr. W: B. Nor- mand and Mr. S. Basu, of the Indian Meteorological Department, Poona: Lt. C. A. Chappell, of the

United States Navy: Mr. L. Har- mantas, Pan-American Airways. Manlia; and representatives of the Airways. French Air Imperial Force and China Station of the British Fleet.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

CHANGED

The Commission was to have sat

Cathedral Wedding

Picture taken after the wedding of Captain D. M. Larmour, RA.O.C, and Miss J. A. Jaffrey at St. John's Cathedral yesterday afternoon. (Photo by K. T. Two),

SECOND REVOLT

New Year customs are founded on the ballef that if you make a good beginning all will go well with you to the end. Plenty of food and money, plenty of friends t visit you and you will get on all right for a twelve-month In Brittany the greeting is beautiful: "I wish you a good year and Paradise at the end of your days.” But you must hope that the "Arst- foot." that is, the first person to croes your threshold, is not a wo- man or anyone with red hair! In Scotland the first foot is expected to bring spiced ale or whisky, shortbread, oat cakes or sweetles. In the Highlands branches of jun!~ per are burnt on New Year's Eve to fumigate the house. The first

Central Authorities have pitcher of water is said to bring the luck. In Wales at dawn the chil-adopted a liberal attitude towards dren carry about a jug of water, General Yang Hu-cheng, the lead- singing:

er of the second revolt. Political methods will be employed to settle

"Here we bring new water from

the well so clear,

For to worship God with, this

happy New Year.”

In Hong Kong we seem to be content with our watch-night ser-

IN SHENSI

Foreigners Ordered To Evacuate

Nanking, Jan. 11. While the actual situation in Shensi is not clearly known here,

the matter.

in Hanol, but the location was changed for the convenience of the delegates. The proceedings will be carried on in French and English. The last meeting of the vices and for some, the "Gripps" mission, with a view to a settle- organization was in Warsaw in 1835.

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THE AGENDA

of Following is a brief out ine

the the programme upon which meeting will hold discussions:-

1. Hours of observation. : 2. Night observations, 3. Adoption of a standard code. 4. General method of collecting

reports.

5. Extra reports for the protac- tion of aerial navigation.

6. Uniformity of messages "in-

tended for aviation. 7. Improvement of meteorolog!- cal organisations over gea areas.

HAINAN ISLAND DEVELOPMENT ·

Canton, Jan, 11. The Kwangtung Provincial Gov- ernment has decided to include the development of Hainan Island in its three-year plan.

Although the island possessed some good roads they are inade quate for proper communications. and do not meet present require- ments.

Consequently in developing the island, the Government will first proceed with the work of increas- ing the number of highways for 9. Circulation by radio-tele-fadiitating communications,

graphy of monthly reports on meteorology.

8. New stations.

10. Sypnotic chart of the Far

East

Ballways will also be built for the transport of produce from dif- ferent parts of the interior and this work will be taken in hand during the second year of the three-year plan..

SUSSEX CLUB ECONOMY

Many Officials Assist

Sussex C.C.C., with a loss of £3,500 during the last two seasons. and a bank overdraft of £6,000. 00 80 economy have embarked scheme in an effort to save £1,000 a year. Last season the club lost £2,000. The committee have re-

T

of General A representative Yang Hu-cheng is stated to have luctantly decided not to re-engige Wensley, Greenwood, Pearce and arrived at Fenghua to interview General Chiang Kai-shek, Chair- George Cox, who was in charge of man of the Military Affairs Com- the mrsery at Hove,

Mr. W. L. Knowles, the sacre- reduce his ment. Another report said, how-tary, has offered to

for ever, that the recalcitrant general salary by £50 per annum is busy moving his troops in Shensi three years, an offer which has and setting up new defence- works been accepted, while Mr. W. New- around Slanfu. D

ham, the assistant secretary and former Sussex captain, is to make a salary "cut" of 10 per cent

the The greatest surprise is decision to do without the service or Wensley, who, since joining the club in 1922, was for many years a leading all-rounder.

British, American and other for- eign nationals are instructed to evacuate Shensi within 48 hours. Most of them are engaged in mis- sionary and other non-commercial, work

Union News.

HOPEL-CHAHAR AFFAIRS

Sino-Japanese Talk In Tientsin

Tientsin, Jan. 11. Mr. Chen Chung-fu. Chairman Already several of these scien-

of the Foreign Affairs Relations tists have arrived in Hong Kong

Committee of the Hopei-Chahar and will return-to-day from Can-

The capital needed for the con- Political Council, arrived here yes- ton where they have gone on a

struction of such projected rull-terday from Pelping and later call- Recent arrivals were short tour. Rev. Father. Gherzi and Father Ways will be raised by wealthy ed on Major-General Hashimoto, merchants, who are interested in Chief-of-Staff of the Japanese Lejay who were amongst the pasthe development of the island troops in North China. sengers on the Chenonceaux

It is learned that Hopel and which came in yesterday evening.

Chahar affairs were discussed, and that the Japanese officer also en- quired about the latest Shens) mutiny.

GIRL REPORTED. MISSING

A search is being made for an 18-year-old girl, named Tang Lai- Tsung, who has been missing since Saturday afternoon,

In a report to the Police at the Central Charge Room last night, Tang Lau-man, married woman, aunt of Tang Lai-tsung, said that her niece came from her village on Friday and resided with her at 1A, Elgin Street for the night.

On Saturday she told her sunt that she was going to a certain

A prospectus is being prepared, and the capital will be $10,000. 000

Chinese Evening Press.

NAMHOF OFFICIAL.

PASSES

Canton, Jan., 11. Mr. Fan Ki-moo, Magistrate of Namhol District. and at one time Provincial Finance Commissioner, died in Canton yesterday,

"

The late Mr. Fan was a most energetic amcial, and devoted the whole of his time and attention to the betterment of his district.

Last month he made a tour of

Mr. Chen's visit is to pave the arrival of General Sung Cheh- yuan, Chairman of the Hopel- Chahar Political Council in Pei- ping.-

aion Newa.

·DUTCH PRINCESS ON HONEYMOON

Waraw, Jan, 10. Dutch Princess Juliana and

his district, which occupied over The Detonador Lppe. Blester ten days, when unfortunately, hefeld arrived in the Polish mountain who was one of her school friend.contracted a chill followed by com-winter resort, Krasnica, in the plications, which both foreign and Western Carpathians, to-day, and

address to meet Tang Kit-tsung

The girl has not been seen since.

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DANZIG RELATIONS WITH LEAGUE.

Chinese doctors failed to cure.";

He left four sons and two daugh

ters to mourn his loss, Chinese Evening Press,

SHENSI SOCIAL

engaged a suite for three weeks

the Hotel Patris, owned by the well-known Polish tenor, Jan Klepura Tranioccan News Service:.

In 1929 he achieved "cricketers" double" of taking 100 wickets and scoring 1,000 runs, Last season he took the match with Notting- hamshire at Hove for his beneft. which realised £1,030..

Sussex have granted a to Cook next season, and he has chosen the match Warwickshire at Hove on August 11. 12 and 13,

benefit

RAILWAY SUSTAINS HEAVY LOSS

Damage During Sian Uprising

Hauchow, Jan. 11.

As a result of the Sian uprising, the Lunghai Railway has sustained a loss of $5,000,000, in revenue ‘and material damages, according to an estimate made by the authorities. of the railway administration,

The two bridges at Weinan and Lingkow. were totally wrecked, while the Weinan Station was re- duced to ashes, it is learned. Two "green express” trains, pride of the Lunghai Line, were also seri- ously damaged.— Union News.

NATIONAL DEFENCE

LINE

From Great Wall To Northern Chahar

Kweihua, Jan, 11. ⠀ Two hundred thousand Chinese labourers have been forcibly deart- ed to erect what they call a "national defenceline" which stretches froni the Great Wall to northern Chahar.sayan

Japanese residents in Kalgan: are reported to have recently ad- dressed a telegram to their home | government asking for the, des..." patch of more troops to strengthen the defence of Jehol. Japanese residents in northem Chahar aras now moving towards Chengten {{capital: of Jehol, and Dofónor cor! Union Newar

REFORM Danzig. Jan. 10.

SIAMESE MISSION The Senate Press Service issued a statement to-day to the effect

Taiyuan, Jan. 11.

TO ITALYA that the deliberations about the With a view to the suppression relations between Danzig and the of traitorous thoughts and the evil League of Nations, which have habit of opium smoking, Gover-

Rome, Jan. 10. The Siamese Chief of the Gener- been going on between President nor Yen Shih-shan of Shand pro- Greiser and State Councillor Dr. vince has published two books, al Staff, General Phys Ahaja Bong Boetter on behalf of Danzig, namely, "Critical periods produce Guam, and eight moers arrived and Ministerial Director Lalicki, rational heroes," and "Exposurehere yesterday, Intending to visit for Poland, have come to an end of dangerous poisons for circula- the Italian military schools and and have led to a positive result- tion throughout the province,-

-heademies --

Franincian News Harmsen.

Trinaatcon Neyr Service, Chinese Evening Press,