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Hongkong Daily Press.

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NEGOTIATIONS

INDUSTRIAL AND TRADE

RECOVERY!

Halting Stage Not Yet Reached

MIDLAND BANK HEAD TAKES

CONFIDENT VIEW OF FUTURE

London, January 28.

"It seems unlikely that we have yet reached the stage at which the upward trend of industry and trade will be halted," said Mr. Reginald McKenna, Chairman of the Midland Bank, at the annual general meeting to-day

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ST. ANDREW'S BROKEN OFF CHURCH ANNUAL

France And Turkey Fail To Agree

Cheneva, Jan. 26. Negotiations between France and Turkey concerning the dispute over Alexandretta and Antioch were broken off suddenly this morning.

MEETING

Successful Year Reported

OFFICERS ELECTED

RADIO PHONE

LINKS WITH

THE WORLD

SHANGHAI TESTS SUCCESSFUL

London, New York Circuits Soon To Be Opened

The annual meeting of. St. An- Both countries agreed yesterday drew's Chiffch was held in the on every point except the question | Church Hall last night the Vicar, of official language when the two the Rav. JR. Higgs, presiding In the towns become autonomous Turkey insists that Turkish, be the lan- guage, but France maintains that Arabic be used or Arabic and Turish be jointly regarded as the

official langusge.

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Turkey will not agree to both suggestions.

Kanter's Bulletin Service.

intervention is necessary for sup- SIR ROBERT

port of sterling.

It is, even very probable that Much of the demand for sterling from abroad was due to genuine trade account as opposed to capital account.

Whilst admitting that many; the Exchange Control Fund bought allege the present recovery not to be based on solid foundations in vlew of labour shortage, excessive speculation, and possible adverse balance of international paymenta. Mr. McKenna dlanisses the first as characteristic of all Industrial re- coveries; the second as not a dan- gerous view, as the Bank's stock. exchange loans are still well below the two and a half per cent. de- posits, which mean between one per cent, in times of depression and four per cent, in the 1928 boom: and the third as providing nở cause for alarm since, when formerly the total balance was much in our favour, the balance of merchandise accounts are far more heavier #gainst us

Hence any shortage of receipts is only likely to prove temporary, an argument which is very strong- ly borne out by the revelation that

The remedy for excessive specu-

HO-TUNG ON

PEACE WORK

lation lies with the banks, who Prize Winners In

should then directly restrict the quantity of credit used for specula- tion and continually watch for possible over-expansion of produc- tion capital and goods.

Lastly, the commercial banks ratio of advances to deposits now stands below 40 per cent, whereas previously It was between 50 and 60 per cent, which encourages Br. McKenna to take a confident view of the future.- Reuter.

Rival Test Captains

Don Bradman, the Australian Test captain, is seen in the above picture chatting with G.0.8.'(Gubby) Allen, captain of the ALC.C. team now in Australia. Of the three Test matches played so far, England have won two and Australia” one.

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World Awaits

Hitler's Speech

Bir Frederick Whyte, in his Great Britain's policy, has been to

put a stop to long range riebates

round a table,

broadcast talk on "World Affairs" relayed from London through and to get the parties to gather ZBW last night, said that the world awaited with eagerness to bear Herr Hitler's speech which he will deliver on Saturday when the German Chancellor will recount all that has happened in connec tion with the Nationalist Socialis programme since he was appoint ed Chancelor four years ago.'

Sir Frederick remarked that the

essential" point to bear in mind when hearing or reading Hitler's speech was this. The purpose of l

Essay Competition

There

was

# very pleasant

function at the St. Joseph's College yesterday when the prizes, in con- nection with the Essay Competition Eponsored by the League of Nationa Society and Hong Kong Fesce Group, which was held last Octo ber, were distributed to the success ful candidates.

It was originally announced that Sir Robert Bo-tung, would present the prizes, but the "Grand Old Man" of Hong Kong announced that he was not feeling quite up te the mark and that he would ask his daughter, Mrs. M. K. Lo, to do the honours for him.

There was a large gathering pre- sent, and among the official guests on the platform, were Lady Ho Tung, Mrs. M. K. Lo, Mr. Cheung Wing Kui (representing the Youth Society). Mr. R. A. D. Forrest (re- presenting the Peace Group) and Mr. Stanley Boxer (Secretary of the Cociety).

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EUROPEAN, LADY INJURED

Thief Fails To Get Handbag

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Mrs Lissaman of Algburth Hall, had an unpleasant experience when she was accosted by a thief at 7.20 pm. yesterday.

According to a report; she was. walking along Battery Path and had reached Garden Road when a Chinese attempted to snatch her

near future it will be over a large gathering of 'pari-possible' to pick up a telephone re- ahtoners

ceiver anywhere in Shanghai and After an opening prayer, the in a few minutes be talking with minutes of the last annual meet-friends in London or New York, ing were read and configized. The | states the "North Chins Dally following were received from the News" of January 23. Testa are Church Council and considered: now being completed to prepare the way for daily commercial com- munication with Britain and America by radio telephone and it is expected that at least one. of the two circuits will be opera- ting by the end of next month.

A copy of the Electoral Roll; an annual report on their proceed- ings; a statement on the financial "affairs of the Church; a report on the fabric, goods and ornamenta of the Church.

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The new service will be made possible through a hook-up with the Chinese Government. Radio Administration system. The open- ing of the American circuit will follow the completion of negotia-

$20,000 Gift To

King George V Fund tons now in progress between the

OBITA DICTA

Chief Justice Addresses Rotarians

His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl, MacGregor, deliver= ed a highly entertaining talk at the Rotary Club mesting which was held yesterday in the Roof Garden of the H.K. Hotel, It was Ladies' Day and the attendance itself was a tribute to the personality and interest of the speaker whose address, “Bandom Reminiscenes," was most enthusiastically received.

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Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam, President of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong, extended a hearty welcome to the guests, particularly the Indies, following which R, E. the Governor.

Andrew Caldecott, announced "the donation of not less than $20,000 to the King George V. Fund by Mr. Fok Chi-ting. Mr. Tam then congratulated Dr., them. That invitation I very glad- Legislative Council, to which the Zi Shu-fan on his election to the ly accepted, and no one enjoyed. latter suitably replied, and intro-

that luncheon interlude more than I did. Looking back on it, how- duced the speaker, Sir Atholl Mac-ever, I have an uneasy feeling that Gregor.

I rather abused your hospitality and your tolerance by the length of my talk, and I want here and now to assure you that to-day I shall not again offend in' that way.

Bir Atholl MacGregor said in part:-

Early In December, 1934 the Rotary Club of Hong Kong honour- ed a comparative newcomer to the Colony by inviting him to address

GENERALISSIMO

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MR. WANG CHING WEI

Nanking, Jan. 26. Mr. Wang Ching-wet; President of the Naning Executive, Tuan telegraphs that he has conferred with Generalissimo Chiang Kaly

RESTORED TO HEALTH Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek Ministry of Communications and has regained his former good the American Telephone and Telehealth, and is quite well and fit An announcement, containing | Sraph Company. It will be posil again. He has decided to return special news of interest to the ble to call any point in the Bell to Nanking on February 5, to re-shek in Fenghus, and that he will public was made by His Excel- system via the Paclie Ocean sume his official duties, and take fly back to Nanking to-day to lenty the Gorenor, Sir Andrew Communication with London will charge of the negotiations for the reside at to-morrow's meeting of Caldecott at resterday's Un of be on a direct circuit across Asia settlement of the 8lan embroglio- the Central Executive Committee. the Rotkanickah, Vf- Hong Kong, and continental Europe.

Chiness Evening Prea,

Chinese Evening Press, which was held in the Roof Gar de of the Hong Kong Hotel, when Director of the Bank of Canton, be stated that Mr Foz Chi-ting,

has promised a donation of not less than $20,000 to the King George V. Fund.

MR. SOMERSET FITZROY

To Practice In Shanghai

Formerly Public Prosecutor and Assistant Attorney-General in Hong Kong, and niso; a member of the Bar of the Colony of Jamaica, Mr. Eenry Somerset Fitzroy was admitted to practice as a member of HM. Supreme Court in China yesterday by Judge P. Grant Jones, states the North China Dally News of January, 22. Mr. J. E. Badeley, who presented the ap- plication of the new barrister on behalf of the Crown Advocate, who was ill, said:--

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bandbag. and, in the ensuing AIR COMMODORE GILL

struggle she fell down and received slight injuries to her left side.

The would-be thief in the mean- time made his escape without being able to gain his object

U.S. DELEGATION- TO CORONATION

Washington, Jan. 28. President Roosevelt has appoint ed a special commission to`repre-. sent the United States at the Coronation of King George, head ed by the Ambassador to Berlin The other representatives include General John Pershing and Ad- miral 'Rodman.-- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

TOPRY DRIVER ABSCONDS

الصفسة

No public orator, sald Bir Frederick, will put his cards on The driver of motor lorry No. the table for the world to see. 2038 18 reported to have absconded Sir Frederick said that Saturday and is being wanted by the police. next was the fourth anniversary tion, was driving his vehicle/ yes

Su Kin Tong, the man in ques- of Nazi rule in Germany. When Hitler was appointed Chancellor terday and it is alleged that he he, asked for four years in which was responsible for the death of a to carry out a Nationalist Socialist Chinese girl who was knocked down and killed at the Junction of Tung Chau and Kwellin streets in Shamshiuipo.

programme.

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RETIRED

Air Commodore : J. Gill, C.E., CBE, M.C., has retired at his own request at the age of 46 and after 20 years' service in the Army, R.F.C., and R.A.F. For 4 years up to June last he was Senilor Air Staff Officer, Coastal Command, and he has since been Air Officer in charge of Administration, Fighter Command. www

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THE VICTORIA LEAGUE

Help To Students In England

MANY PRIVILEGES

The following communique has boen forwarded to us by the Chair- man of the Victoria League Com- mittee for publication:-

In 1931 a local Committee of the Victoria League, under the chair- manship of the Colonial Secretary, was formed in Hong Kong and since that time has investigated. many cases of students from Hong Kong, proceeding to England who wished to avail themselves of the assistance offered by the League in London.

The assistance offered is gratul- tous, and takes the form of meeting students, finding quarters, advising on educational matters and, as far as possible, helping in regard to admission to the Universities.

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THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON:

18. 2.29/32d.

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30.3/8.

LONDON SILVER MARKET

Educated at Rugby, he entered the Royal Arilllery in 1910, and learnt to fy on a Deperdussin (From Our Own Correspondent) monoplane at Brooklands in 1912 From August, 1913, he was second ed to the RF.C. and for service

London, Jan. 26. London silver prices to-day were unchanged for "Spot" and 1/16 up

Jan. 28

Jan, 20 20-7/18 [2077/18 20-5/18 20-3/8

NEWS INDEX

in France during the War he was for "Forward,” as followed awarded the M.C. and CBE In August, 1919, he was granted spot permanent commission as wing Forward commander and resigned from the Army After commanding the Experimental Establishment at Martlesham in 1923-24 he served for two years on technical staff duties in Iraq, amd in 1927-31 was Amusements Development, Alr Ministry. While Court Cases Deputy Director of Technical Cables

there he took a leading part in Finance developing the machines which Local Diary gained for this country the Behnel Mall Notices... der Trophy. He was promoted to Radio programme Air Commodore in 1932 and in Shipping January last was awarded the CB 18porta

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Actions Without Words

This Jockey was carried head downwards for several yards during the Hookwood Novices". "Chase at Gatwick recently. Colin Richards was the unlucky rider.

Population Panic

EXPERTS MAKE PROPHECIES

Forecasts of a falling population in Great Britain were made in London recently by two authorities, Sir William Beveridge at the Geographical Association's Cool- ference said in 25 years we shall be in a panic about the population of this country. The centre of the social sciences is going to be the problem of population.

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R.M.A. DORADO

The RMA' Dorado arrived, at Kal Tak from Penang yesterday' with one passenger, Mr. J. J. Kino.“ -There were 113.900 kilos of freight Fand 251128 kilos of mall on board

the plane.

LOCAL BILLIARDS

In the Colony, junior billiards championship, Yuen Hong-lia de- feated C. My Xavier by 300 to 242) at the Club Lusitano last night.

* HUSSARS AND HORSES ”—–—–—– * ↑ SEE. LEADING ARTICLE PAGE 8.

Governor's

Appointment.

It was stated yesterday by Mr. the old, adage "no news is good M. F. Key, Becretary of the Hong new would prove correct. He the voiced the opinion that the delay Kong General Chamber of Com in the reply probably meant that, merce, in connection with the they were exploring the position petition sent by the Committees of and examining the matter in the Chamber and the China Asso London lation in regard to the retention. Meanwhile, all sections of the of His Excellency the Governor, air community are anxiously awaiting Andrew Caldecott in Hong Kong, word from the Secretary of State that 露

reply was "expected any for the Colonies, and the transfar time now" though no word had yet of His Excellency, after so abort a

term of office in the Colony, cou tinues to be the main tople of dias cussion.

been received from London.

The Hon. Dr. R. H Kotewall, ex pressed the hope that in this case