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ESTABLISHED `1857.

No 34474. BERGBĦ¶AXO BEя#4‍# HONG KONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28,1937.肆拜禮 日捌廿月正年集世佰玖仟鸯英 Price

REVOLT IN SHENSI

Arrangements Offered By Rebel Forces

WITHDRAWAL OF COMMUNISTS: MILITARY CONTROL

Shanghai, Jan. 27.

It is understood that arrangements · have been offered by the rebels through General.No3 Chun Lin to provide for military control in Sbénal on the following lines. Firstly, the Lungbai rallway and two main Shensi highways from Tungkwan to Kansu as well as Stanfu-liself be garrisoned by -Government troops; secondly, Gen. Yang Hu Chen's forces be withdrawn north of the Wel river: thirdly Marshal Chang Hauch Llang's former army de transferred to Kansa; and fourthly, withdrawal of Communista.

Router.

PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT

SOUGHT

of

От

Yang has to submit before noon

January 28, otherwise the Nanking, Jan. 21.

Government forces enveloping Sensing the odds against him, General Yang Hu-cheng, rebellious

Bhenst will launch a punitive drive Padication. Commissioner

against the Reds and rebols. All Shensi. was reported to-day to preparations for a general ofen- approached General Yensive have been completed by the have Hsi-shan, Pacification Commia- government 'forces. stoner of Shanel and Sulysan, to effect a peaceful settlement witn the Central authorities. M

It was revealed here to-day that General Chiang Kai-shek. Chair-

man of the Military Affairs Com mission, had sent two letters to Yang urging him obey the Na. tional Government and to part company with the Reds. The two letters were worded in friendly and advisory tone, it is said,

LAUNCHING

CEREMONY

LAST NIGHT

Yacht For Trip Round World

(BY E. J. 5L.) · "We're not doing it with cham- pagne, but in the proper Chinese fashion-with firecrackers!"

A few miriutes after this was said, Mr. T. F. Kilkenny gave the signal and the Bo Fong gracefully took to the water. Firecrackers banged and whizzed the instant the 55-ton yach; was being launch-

ed.

This launching of the So Fong, which took place at the Ah King Slipway, Causeway Bay, yesterday evening, is a prelude to a round- the world trip by an intrepid group of adventurers.

The So Fong, # two-masted schooner, has an overall length' of 72 feet and was especially designed for its owner, Mr. A. T. Baker, by Olin Stephens, the man was de signed Vanderbilt's latest defender for the America Cup

The yacht will begin its Journey from Hong Kong in about three weeks time and the crew will com-

It was stated in local official news reports here that General Yu Hsueh-chung, Chairman of the Kanau Provincial Government, 15 apt co-operating heartily with paise Mr. Baker and his two sons, Yang Hu-cheng apart from Nan-AT (3rd), and Hobart, Messia king official versions, the real F. Kilkenny, Michael Flezums, attitude of the two rebellious gen A. Ozolins, Dt/L. K. Collins and erals is not known.- Union News

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Puddings For Tientsin

Black puddings being made at Bury for the Coronation celebrations of Lancashire Fusillers at Tlexisin, China.

WEDDING

WOOD-BOTELHO

Yesterday at the Registry, Miss Viola May Wood, of No. 324. Leigh- ton Hill Road, became the bride of Mr. Francisco Botelho, of No. 310 Nathan Road, the Deputy Re- gistrar of Marriages, Mr. J. P. Murphy, offelating,

Mesara Kenneth A. Pang and Geo. A. Gordon were the witnesses.

FORTHCOMING

WEDDINGS

The following forthcoming wed,

dings are announced:-

Mr. Hellmut Lange, missionary.

of Ha Fong Village, Canton, to

Rice Shortage...

85,000,000 Loan

Bhanghal, Jan. 27.

Baron Frederick von Furstenberg

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DR. KUNG CHANG HSI

Studying Farmers Relief

Nanking, Jan. 27. Dr. Kung Chang-hst. Finance Minister and Vice-President of the Nanking Executive Yuan, who has been acting for Generalissimo

HONG KONG CORONATION

TRADE RETURNS

PROGRAMME

Merchandise. Imports His Majesty Approves

Increase

Plans

The Imports; and · Exports De- partment (statistical Branch) re-issued by the Colonial Secretariat The following communique was

yesterday:--

ports that the combined values of the Colony's imports and exports of merchandise (excluding trea-Marshal to state that the following We are authorised by the Earl sure) during the year 1938, amounted to $803,3 millions (£50.8 millions sterling), as compared with 3836.0 millions (£61.4 mil- Hons) 1935, and $741.0 millions (£56.5 millions) in 1934.

In terms of local currency the total visible trade of the Colony increased by 26 per cent. in 1936 per cent, as compared with 1934, as compared with 1935, and by 9.4'

but these values, converted into of 17.6 per cent. 1936 a com- sterling currency, show a decline

pared with 1835, grid a decrine of 10.4 per cent. xử, compared with 1934. (It should be noted that the average T.T. rate of exchange for sterling was Is, 33/18 in 1938, is 11.5/18 in 1935, and 15. 6.3/18d. in 1934.)

Imports of merchandise totalled

arrangements for the Coronation celebrations have been approved by the King. (At the request of the Lord Chamberlain the Earl Marshal has included the dates approved by His Majesty for Courts, Levées and Investitures).

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Queen Mary's Praise

Message To

Country Women

SOVIET

WR-HAVE HAD HAKY, KNQUIRIES- REGARDING

... second-hand nitroscopes and bins- culare and are plsneed now, to announcą, that we have das nach'for'sals,

The mireoscope fa made by Bausch & Lomb (7.3 ; djuplios, 42, 16 mm objectives) in parfect condition and hardly used for HK $186.- Ident" for student

The Binocular in a Touristique, nude by Germania). 19-X:40) „santral, and individual focussing." brand What could be termed the bargain of w Ufo-tings for HR $110-

At N. LAZARUS, Opticians 8. Pedder Street.

Single Copy, 10 Per Month. $3.

“JUSTICE"

Radek's Mother Makes Plea For Clemency

REFUSAL TO FORWARD PETITION

Warnów, January 21,

The mother of the well-known · Soviet. Enimdan Journalist Radek, now on trial in Moscow for high treason handed in at the Soviet Eussian Embassy hare a petition, making a moring appeal for clemency on behalf of her son. The Russian Em- bassy, however, refused emphatically to forward the petition to Moscow-Transocean News Service.

FUNERAL SERVICE .

ABOARD "POTSDAM'

Sailor's Remains

For Germany

The body of the late Mr. Wilhelm Rex, a German sållor of the N.DL. liner Potedam, who succumbed to his Injuries following an accident in the hold of the vessel on Tues- day, January 12, will be taken aboard the Potsdam when she ar-

A message from Queen Mary to rives at Hong Kong to-day. A $452.4 (£28.5) millions in 1936 as the Country Women's Organisa-❘ special service will be held in the compared with $385.0 (£35.3) |tions of the Dominions was read | ship's chapel." The body is being millions in 1935 and $415.9 (£31.7) | by Mrs. Alfred Watt, president of shipped to the deceased's family millions in 1934, whilst exports the Associated Country Women of in Germany. totalled $350.0 (911) millions in the World at a reception given in

1936

The fatal accident occurred

H.M.S. LOWESTOFT LEAVES

The Naval authorities yesterday, stated that HMS. Lowestoft left in the afternoon for a cruise to Singapore but that it was not known how long she will be away." The submarines, Orpheus and" Rover are due back from Manilay to-day." while the Japanese gun- boat, Baga, is also due here for the week-end from Canton.

'a, sling of goods swung rated in the hold and the sailor was knock-

ed over. He was rushed to the Kowloon Hospital in a serious condition but did not recover from

as compared with $271.0 | ber honour at Bydney by the Coun- when the Potsdam arrived · here (£28.1) millions tn 1936 and $325.1 try Women's Association of New from Europe on January 12. when ¦ his injuries, A'coolle, Yung Yung- (£24,8) millions in 1834.

Bouth Wales. The Country Wo- | during the working of the cargo, stag, also was hurt.. men's Organisation is made up of women's institutes' in the various Dominions.

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IMPROVING CONDITIONS

"Communism In Queen Mary's message was

China'

SEE LEADING ARTICLE ON PAGE 8.

Returns To Nanking

Chiang Kai-shek, during his ab- Mr. Wang Ching Wei sence on, sick leave in Fenghua, is now busily engaged studying the numerous schemes for the reller of farmers and the improvement of agriculture.

It is reported that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's recommenda tions for the improvement of agri- culture are also engaging his earnest attention- Chinese Evening Press.

(See Leading Article on Page 8.)

follows

“I would like to take this op portunity of sending to one” and all a word of greeting and congratula- tion in the 'good work they have done. I take a great interest in the movement, not only in Great Britain but throughout the Empire. "I am well aware how much the

institutes have already done to- wards improving conditions for Ningpo, Jan. 27. women in rural areas. They have Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek made for better conditions, hap and Mr. Wang Ching-wei. Prest-pier homes. and good neighbour. dent of the Nanking Executive liness. Yuan, have been conferring daily regarding the settlement of the Stan embroglio, and it is under- stood that they have both agreed upon plans for a satisfactory solu- tion.

Mr. Wang Ching-wei flew back to Nanking this morning, and

"I hope that this great Empire of unity and good will will be ex- tended to the country women of all lands, for everywhere country women are organised they work for the benefit or all along the path. of true progress

"I would like to ddd that I am

Governor's Transfer Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek | much interested in the Women's

In reply to enquiries, sesterday as to whether any reply had been received from London to the peti tion, urging Bir Andrew Caldecott's

retention as Governor of Hong Kong, Mr. M. F. Key, Secretary of the General Chamber of Cota- merce, said that no word had been received yet though they were ex- pecting to hear "any minute now."

In order la relieve the rica shortage "in Kwangtung Province, Mr. T. V. Soong, former Finance Earned Millions Minister, on hearing the represen. tatives of Mr. Chow Chung-ki, As- Ristant Superintendent of the Canton-Hanków Railway, has ex- pressed his willingness to arrange

Left £70

Founder of the British Legion

a loan or $5,000,000 from the Cenoppy factory and the Garden of

Remembrance, Major

tral Bank for the purchase, and Howson, who helped to

George make transport of Haan rice for the millions of pounds for his ex- relief of Kwangtung. Chinese Evening Press.

Service comrades, died leaving only 270, 16, 24.

of

Mr. Alexander Stevens, Miss Elizabeth Solbrig, attached to "Courtiands," Kennedy Road, to a missionary station at Show | Miss Joan Leppard, of 4B Kennedy Chow; North River. **

Road,

Revolt Planned

In Szechuen

Chungking, Jan. 27, the National Balvation army of the three provinces viz Szechuen, Yunnan and Hweichow.

It is reported that a rebellious plot has been unearthed in Cheng-1 tu Szechueni province, and seven

at

Major Howson who lived The Boltons, Kensington, W., and The Hyde, Hambledon, Bucks, died last November, aged fifty. He left a widow.

saw him off in person.

Institute at Sandringham, and I 11.35 am, and was welcomed by I can.

Mr. Wang arrived at Nanking at attend the afternoons as often as the leading officials of the Cov-meeting for everybody.

It makes a nice place of ernment. It is believed that a "The Women's Institute move- peaceful settlement is now as ment should prove a just and ad-

sured.- Chinese Evening Pres. “

Very Enjoyable Meet

The Fauling Hounds

The Fanling Hounds met yester- day at Potts's Bungalow and a very good time was had by a fairly good

nek.

mirable link between all parts and people, and I hope ultimately be tween all peoples of the world.- (signed) M. R.”

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON 16. 2.29/32d.

Capt. Swinburne hunted hounds, T.T. ON NEW YORK: while Mr. Henriques and Mr. Baker Carr were the whips.

Amongst those present were, Mrs.

30.3/8.

LONDON SILVER MARKET

Ackroyd-Hunt, Mrs. Coltart, Mr. Marson, Mr. McAvoy, Major Mur- phy. Mr. Nelson, Mr. Scott, Mr. |Minshull-Ford, Capt. Clarke, Mr.

Parker-Jervis, Miss Jones, Miss (From Our Own Correspondent)

London, Jan. 27. Oldfield, Mrs. Rybot, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Lols Fearon, and Mr. W. Tunchanged as follow:-- Mr. Lewis, Capt. Gwyder-Jones. London aliver prices to-day were

Stanton:

Jan, 26 Jan. 27 20-7/18 20-7/16

20-3/8 20-3/8-

On November 11, a few days before he died. Major Howson was driven in an ambulance to the Garden of Remembrance. að Westminster Abbey, where King Edward, Vic who was paying a

Fever" Earned a Penny surprise visit, chatted with him. Captain W, U. Willcox, national Relatives and friends were as- | organiser of the British Legion tonished when the will was pub- Poppy Day appeal sald lished on January 13, Even his 'father, the Ven," George Howson, Precentor of Southwark, and for merly Archdeacon of Liverpool was amazed,

It is the aim of the conspira. He said. "My son never dis-

of the conspirators have been ar- | tors to start a revolution against cussed his will with me but I am "rested, by

the Nanking Government, and it surprised at the smallness of his is reported that they are connected estate

The leader of this rebellious plot

= 15. Taeng --Tin-chuan, and he de- with the Blan rebels-----

clares that bỏ la the commander of |Chinese Evening Press,

Though

Spot

Forward

NEWS INDEX

It mounda. Incredible. he never earned a penny, for his work in connection with the poppy Amusements ... factory and Garden of Remem- Cables page in brance, he always appeared to be Court Cases ....... fairly comfortable."yal Finance"....

· Major""" Howson's » first - popyr | Local Diary. factory was in the Old Kent-road. Mall Notices..... The factory at Richmond now.em- Radio Programmes

I know that he was a’generous ploys 400. er-soldiers, who make Shipping:

nearly 40,000,000 poppies a year. Sporta

man

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Jubilee Reservoir

A splendid view of Jubilee Reservoir," Shing Man Valley, which; is to be officially opened by Is Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, on Saturday afternoon.

Empire's Part In

The Coronation

The appointment by the King of New Zealand-The Prine häin-

a new Empire Coronation Com-ister, Mr. Joseph Bavage; the Min- mission, which will meet in London ister of Finance, Customs and to consider aspects of the Corona- Marketing, Mr. Walter Nash;-the tion of common concern, was' an- High Commissioner in London, Mr. nounced from Buckingham Palace W. J. Jordan on January 14.

South Africa.-The Prime Min- ister. Gen. Hertzog; the High Com- missioner in London, Mr. C. T. be Water.

The Duke of Gloucester, is chair- man of the Commission, which in- cludes the members of the Privy Counell Coronation Committee, the The members of the new Com Prime Ministers of Canada, South † misston are largely the same as Africa, New Zealand and

appointed by

lin, and the High Commissioners | Edward.

in London of these countries.

NEW MEMBERS

ex-King

The Commission's appointment The Coronation Committee of results from the fact that since I the Privy Council which is also the Coronation of King George V. headed by the Duke of Gloucester, the Dominions: have acquired a consists of 42 persons." new status under the Statute of Westminster, requiring recognition or their equal interests with those of the United Kingdom

DOMINION REPRESENTATIVES

Members of the new commission are: Re

They include the Duke of Nor- folk, the Archbishops of Canter- bury and York, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Walter Ellot, Secre tary for Scotland, is now a mem- ber, Sir Godfrey Collins having United Kingdom --The persons died since King Edward's pro- who will act as members of the clamation. Bir Samuel Hoare, as "Coronation Committee of the | First Lord of the Admiralty, re- Privy Council.⠀⠀ places Viscount. Monsell, whom he

Canada,The Prime Minister, succeeded.

Mr. Mackenzie King, the High New Zealand's new High Com- Commissioner in London Mr. Vinmissioner in London. Mr. W. J. cent Mastey Lt.-Col) G.-P. Vanier, Jordan, succeeds Bir G. 3 Parr as Australia The Prime Minister, one of his country's representa- Mr. J. A. Lyons; the High Com-tive. An additional member is the missioner in London, Mr. 8. M New Zealand Minister of Finance, Bruce; Bir Tenac Isaacs, Sir John Customs and Marketing, Mr. Latham, Bir George Rich, Mr. John Wafter Nashi, who arrived in Eng- Curtin,

land on November 10,