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MASCOT'S FATE BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT CORONATION

SEALED

"Painless Death" Sentence

EFFECTS ON MARKET

Sterling Gains Ground

"Billy" the regimental goat mas-

London, April 22, cot of the Royal Welch Fusiliers.

Mr. Neville Chamberlain's "Budget announcement. which has will be painless'y exterminated rudely" shocked the Stock Exchange, is having a strengthening to-day. He was 15 years old. | affect on sterling which gained considerable ground particularly in Centrally" will be greatly missed by terms of the dollar and frane.

Editorial and Business Office:

15-19. Queen's Road

Tel. 30251.

Night Editor (Wanchai Omce): al ranks as it was always to be seen on parade walking at the Tel. 24512. London Once: 53. Fleet Street head of the regiment.

E.C. 4.

The last official public ap- pearance of "Billy" was at the welcome on the occasion of the visit of the late General Huang

a few

PIPAS: Mo Sung to Hong Kong

The Daily Press:

HONG KONG, APRIL 23, 1837,

DARKEST RUSSIA

The arrest of Yagoda, former chief of the Russian Secret Police, is said to have given considerable pleasure to those Itussians who remember the ruthlessness with which he sup pressed all criticism of the Soviet regime, but it can only have increased the bewilderment of the outside world. For Yagoda,

af

least, can hardly be B Trotskyist seeing it was he who organised the downfall and ex- pulsion of Trotsky himself. Nor can Yagoda, long known as the scourge of wreckers, be easily accused of wrecking or even of blindness towards this peculiar form of politics.

months ago, "'' Bly" also took part in the colour ceremonia: as Fusiliers Ser- the Royal Welch

Hotel recently.

HIS

Which ANNOUNCEMENT

Regarding the former, It understood that dollars recently acquired a connection with the heavy gold shipments are now being sold after defnite disposal of the gold scare. Fur- thermofe the American budget is considered bearish for dollars,

mature consideration of the im-

BY WAR OFFICE

Defence Rights Of Admiralty Men

There

were

PREPARATIONS

Grand Display By

The Chinese

MAIN BUILDINGS TO

BE FLOODLIT

During Coronation week cele- brations which commence on May 13. the Colony will be provided

with one of the most spectacular

Chinese shows ever seen here.

this connection preparations on a

gigantic scale. bave been put in hand by the Chinese Committee In charge of the native side of the Coronation celebrations.

The French franc is affected by

The displays will include the renewed, nervousness regarding the

inimitable dragon and on, gor-

and tableaux

floats от pollucal and financial events in

geous France. It is pointed out that

two developments which will ride the best examples the French Government, by Im-

Chinese female pulchritude, geants' Mess Ball at Peninsula position of the forty-hour week, following the dockyard dismissals of

3 swarm of has brokeri truce with the capl- last January, writes a correspon- and, at night,

dent in the "Daily Telegraphy"

Illuminated fish and more floats. talists who now fear the introduc-

An announcement by the War The processions will continue tion of further penal measures..

Orice that Mr. H. S. R. Easthope, for three days. The commodity markets, after

whose dismissal 'Irom Devonport Included in the processions" will plications of the national defence Dockyard last September was the he a Gold and Silver Dragon, two a fifth contribution, are inclined to inter-subject of questions in the House.others of transparent gauze for pret the measure as bullish. It is of Commons, had been rehatated the night displays, and

in War Office employment; and

öne. believed the additional burden Ls

His Majesty will be seen in the undertakings ikely to induce

An omcial statement by the Ad- to spend a larger share of the profits miralty Industrial Council that in procession on a Dragon Car, but the Queen Consort will be riding on capital goods and wages as the future industrial employees of the

A float fashioned to representa Arms in thus utilising the profits Admiralty will have the save 45 to 58 per cent at the rights of defending themselves in Phoenix-emblem of graciousness: combined with benevolence. The Exchequer's expence.-

a disciplinary charge as those at-

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ready recognised for salaried em- Princess wil be on a float of

flowers. ployees.

THE KING TO

PEOPLE

Coronation Day Broadcast

EMPIRE MINISTERS TO SPEAK

The King's broadcast' message to

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his people the evening of Coronation Day will come at the end of a programme entitled "The Empire's Homage," in which the speakers will include Mr. Baldwin. the Viceroy of India, the Prime

Ministers of the Dominions, and

representatives of other units of the Empire, states the "Times."

For 40 minutes, from 7.20 p.m. British Summer Time), listeners in the United Kingdom. and throughout the Empire will be taken by radio westwards round

the world till the Prime Minister

Hi one known "deviation' from the party line was when he secretly joined the "Right" opposition of Rykoff and Buk. harin in protest against the ruth- less collectivisation of the. pea- sants in 1929; yet to-day Buk-

address leads up to the message harin and Rykoff are called

from King George VI, who will Trotskyists and it would not speak into a special microphone at surprise anyone if it were ah-Buckingham Palace. It will be the nounced that Yagoda too had arst time that the Dominion Prime been perverted by this powerful Ministers have taken part in such influence.

It will be interesting to Bee whether Yagoda, who must bave unfessions in LEONARD GEORGE MIST arranged many late of Central Police Station in his time, will also himself con-

of Great Britain in his closing

a programme.

OFFICERS FOR THE NAVY:

The June Exams.

The Admiralty announce that the following appointments in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines will be offered for competition at the examination to be held in June, writes a Naval Correspon-

dent:

For Naval Cadetships, for

Executive duties.......... For Naval Cadetships,

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same

I understand that Mr. Easthope has been engaged

in a civilian capacity in the Army Ordnance Department at Tidworth.

The Arst intimation of his rein- statement Was given yesterday when the Government Minor and Manipulative Grades Association, of which Mr. Easthope is a mem- ber,.issued the following state- ment:

"Britannia" impersonated by a Chinese girl, will follow the Royal floats.

FLOODLIGHTING

It is estimated that at least two million candle-power will be used to illuminate Hong Kong and the mainland on a scale never before attempted.

Tiny coloured lamps wil be used in Statue Square and other public places, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and other bulidings will be floodlit

Colour will play a prominent part in Coronation night lighting.

association, who was discharged Hong Kong Clipper

Due Next Week

A DISTINCT CASE

(Continued from Page 1.)

POSTAL SERVICE Thousands of letters have been sent to Hong Kong for postage

"Following the efforts of the as- sociation and the questions asked of the First Lord of the Admiralty and Secretary of State for War in of Commons by Mr. the House John Jagger, M.P., in February. Mr. H. 8. R. Easthope, a member of the

from the Army Signals, Devopport, without reason being given" after engineering duties.......

nearly 13 years' service, and follow- For Paymaster Cadetships 13" For First Appointments,

ing that was discharged, after less than a week's service in the Devon- Royal Marines Candidates for the Naval and port Dockyard, has been relristated Paymaster Cadetships must have in the War Department's employ. attained the age of seventeen, but He resumed work to-day." be under the age of 18 years 8 Mr. Mackenzie King, Prime months on September 1, 1937. Mr. Easthope's dismissal had here and will be posted on the Minister of Canada; Mr. Lyons. Those for the Royal Marines must been described as "distinct from day the "Hong Kong Clipper" Prime Minister of Australia; Mr. have reached the age of 17, but the other five men whose, cases leaves.

after dismissal from Government To cope with the postage, de- Savage. Prime Minister of New

must not have reached 194 on Zealand; and General Hertzog, July 1, 1937.

dockyards at Sheerness and Devon- inand, the local office of the Prime Minister of South Africa, all

Forma of application, to com- port were discussed in Parliament C.N.A.C., in King's Building, have, “chartered a special room adjoining Coronation as representatives pf

Mr. Jagger said yesterday: "Mr. the office proper and have engag- Duff Cooper has taken the long ed extra stam to stick the stamps, their Dominions, will speak from Secretary, Civil Service Commis- London. Southern Rhodesla will.1, and have to be completed and sensible, not to say, just, view. which, when completed will be and returned not later than April The War Department should never worth over $70,000. For the past dispensed with Wasthope's few days, postage stamps to the 15,

services. Easthope is skilled value of over $8,000, have, been try can be had from the Secretary craftsman and the State urgently dally affixed to letters addressed to Honolulu, Hawall, San Francisco of the Admiralty, who will also needs the services of such men jo-

and other American ports. forward, on application, memo-day."

THE SCHEDULE When Mr. Jagger asked questions randa

training. concerning the

in the House of Commons about

The schedule - pay, allowances, retired pay, etc..

Easthope's dismissal he was told

Wednesday, April 21; leave San of officers entered from

that the reason for his discharge Francisco: examination.

was that his services were nu

Thursday. arrive Honolulu, longer required.. No complaint had · Kawall; been made of the manner in which he carried out his duties.

"

the Colony of Hong Kong, de:fess. But, even if one given up of whom will be present at the pete must be obtained, from the in January."

censed.

Notice is hereby given that all. claims against the estate of the NOTICE IS HEREBY above named deceased must be GIVEN. that at the Ordinary submitted to the Inspector Gen. Yearly Meeting of the Union eral of Police on or before the Insurance Society of Canton, 8th day of May, 1937. Limited, held at the Registered Office of the Society, Union Building, Victoria, Hong Kong,

(Sd.) T. H. KING, Inspector General of Police.

on Friday, the 16th April, 1937, | 21st April, 1937.

a Resolution was passed whereby

a call of £2 per share was made upon all shareholders of the

Society appearing on the Register of Members on the 16th April, 1937, and that the same Was made payable to the Society at its Registered Office, Union Building, Victoria, Hong Kong "on the 10th day of May, 1937.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

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The Fourth Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Satur day, 24th April, 1937, comment.

At such Ordinary Yearly Meeting at 2.00 p.m. ing it was further resolved

That for the purpose of paying the aforesaid call of £2 per share a capital bonus of £2 per share be and is hereby declared payable on the 10th,

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

day of May, 1937 and that Hong Kong, 19th April, 1937.

such capital bonus be applied

by the Directors on behalf of

the persons who on the 16th

day of April, 1937 were the

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holders of such shares sa satis HONG KONG-FATSHÁN faction of the said call of £2 per share in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Society and that such

trying to explain these events, it is surely odd if Stalin can trust no one in Russia of any import

ance.

It must be a little demoralising to the public to learn that every Old Bolshevik is treacherous, cor- ropt, and criminal, and that the man who for sixteen years con- trolled its private life is himself no better than his victims.

And not only are the famous c'ast down. Stalin's extraor dinary speech to the Communist party last month drew a picture of Russia that might make the boldest Communist tremble and |the stupidest think.

For what does this furious hunt for traitors mean or what does it hide? The answer, what ever it is, cannot but be un favourable to Stalin's regime.

GENERAL CHIANG'S

of General

HEALTH

Shanghai, Apr. 22.

also be represented by its Prime Minister. Dr. G. M. Huggins, and | Newfoundland by a member of its Commission of Government, Mr. W, R. Howley, both speaking from London. The Viceroy will broad- cast from India.

CITIZEN SPOKESMEN With its impressive list of names, the roll of members of the Colonial Empire will be called, and this part of the Empire will also have its direct representation in a message to be broadcast from Bermuda by Lieut-General Sir Reginald Hid- yard, Governor of the Colony." The programme will also embody some

alon, Burlington-gardens. London,

Copies of the regulations for en-

this

AVIATION IN CHINA"

It is reported that Commander Chan Hing-wan, Superintendent of of the features which have become the Central Government Aviation customary in the Christmas Day School, arrived here from Canton broadcasts. In addition to the by train yesterday on his way to official greetings, representative Nanking. eitizens will be heard speaking from Canada, New Zealand, Aus- tralia; and South Africa, as well as spokesmen for the King's people in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

From beginning to end the pro- gramme, in which the B.B.Q. has the co-operation of the various broadcasting authorities oversea, will be recorded, so that afterwards It may be repeated from Daventry As the result of the examination and made available to any parts

Chiang

Kai-shek's of the Empire where it has not been health condition, it was pronoun- possible to hear the original broad- ced to be satisfactory, but several cast. teeth require extraction. The Gerieralissimo is expected to re-

It is officially announced that the main in hospital a further two or King and Queen will be present at three days.

Wembley on Baturday, May 1, to see the final of the Football Asso- clation Cup.

Reuter Canton, Apr. 22. It is reported that the long- distance telephone between Hong capital bonus shall accordingly. Kong And Fatahan will soon be in operation Rules and charges

be treated for all purposes as

an increase in the amount of appikable to subscribers have also

the paid up capital of the been settled.

Society held by each such share holder and not as 'lucome.”

By Order of the Board,

A. W. HUGHES,

General Manager Hong Kong, 17th April, 1937,

Ze charge for three minutes

will be 83, in Canton currency.

RUBBER COMMITTEE

MEETING

London Apr. 22.

any Owing to the absence of Citizens of Fatahan who wish to telephone to Hong Kong must pressing business, the meeting of trst register themselves on pay the International Rubber Cammit ment of a deposit of $30, and all tee tentatively arranged for April messages will have to be sent via 27 has been postponed until May Canton Uhinese Evening Press.

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AT THE CUP FINAL"

Mr. Frank Scaman Dymoke, of

Scrivelsby Court, Horncastle, the King's Champion, has received au- thority from the Earl Marshal to carry the Standard of England at the Coronation ceremony.

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The parade of ex-Servicemen which the King to review on Sunday, June 27, is to take place at Sandown Park, Esher, at 230 p.m. Arrangements are being made for All ex-Service organizations to be represented.

When interviewed by pressmen, Commander Chan expressed the opinion that the aviation school at Canton was carrying on satis factory, and that the 9th batch of new students had been enroll ed.

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Many of the graduates from the Canton Aviation School have left for Hangches to join the Aviation High School there in order to complete their training.

Commander Chẳn hopes the citizens of the Chinese Republic will unite in encouraging aviation for the sa'vation of China.--- Chinese Evening Pras

Daughter Of French

Consular Official In

London Court

have

а

ADMIRALTY STEPS

The decision on the question of

future disciplinary charges was made at a meeting of the Admiral- ty Joint Industrial Councli yes- terday, when it discussed new ma

and alteration of pro- cedure in regard to charges. Cir Samuel Hoare, the First Lord, who was

chinery

Friday, leave Honolulu; Monday, arrive Guam Island; Tuesday, leave Guam; Tuesday, arrive Manila, Philip- pines:

Wednesday, leave Manila; Wednesday, arrive Macao; Wednesday, arrive Hong Kong.

due to An eastbound flight is leave Hong Kong on April 29.

On the outward flight connexion present, made a statement will be made at Hong Kong withi which was considered by the trade the Chinese internal air mail. union representatives to be satis system for the cities of the China coast, also Shanghai, Nanking, factory. "

Pelping and the interior of China.

Connexion will also be made with the British air mail route for the Straits Bettlements, Slam, Aus- traila, Dutch East Indies and In-

There was no question, however, of the Government going back.on the recent dismissals of five work men from the Royal Dockyards. -

This was not pressed at the meeting, but Bir Samuel and the dia. official side of the Council agreed that in future the industrial em- ployees who have charges brought against them shall have the same rights of hearing the charges and defending themselves as those al ready recognised for salaried em- ployees of the Admiralty.

The alleged absence of this right: has hitherto been a serious griev- ance of the workers.

CLIPPER LEAVES

San Francisco, Apr. 21. The Pan-American “Airways" China Clipper left for Hong Kong at 3.15 p.m. to-day to connect up with the Imperial Airways route, which has its Far East terminus at that Colony.

The British Consul-General par- telpated in the ceremony in- augurating the new service and congratulated the company on ita-

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A pretty French girl, Marguerite hearing that the girl came to achievement. He wishes the trans a happy Jour d'Anjou, aged 20. of Pandora- England on a visit, to her uncle Pacific passengers road, West Hampstead, said to be and was later reported, missing.ney on behalf of the British Gov- the daughter of a high consu'ar She was found by the police and ernment. omcial in Peiping, appeared at then had no money. Bow-street Police Court on April 6, charged, as an allen, with fail ing to notify a change of address,

Det-Inspector Minter, of Boot- states the Evening News."

land Yard, said at a previous

It was now stated that the, girla father had cabled from China: asking for her to be sent there, at' ance, *

condition that the uncle saw her. The magistrate (Str Rolló Gra-off to China and she left the dock ham-Campbell): bound her over on smiling.