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No. 24568 號捌拾陸佰伍仟萬弍第日拾初月肆年丑丁 HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1937. AĦN 日玖拾伍年卅佰玖仟登英 Price

MISSIONARY

POLICE INVESTIGATIONS INTO EXPLOSION

No Official Statement As To Cause

The Police are still carrying out investigations Into the ex- plosion which occurred shortly before 8. p.m. on Monday on board the O.S.K. tender, Dojima Maru, when it was about to leave Queen's Pier, with about 50 passengers for the Rio de Janeiro Maru, sailing for South America.

**According to a Police report issued late yesterday afternoon. 15 bodies were recovered and taken to the Public Mortuary, the Last one picked up being at 7 a.m. yesterday.

OFFICIAL REPORT

The Inspector-General of Police told "the" Dally Press" yesterday that 13 Japanese males and Chinese were missing.

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Four Chinese are detained in the G.CH. They are the cook, on board the ill-fated vessel, a bag- gage coolle and 2 men who were on the pler at the time of the ex- plosion.

The Inspector General of Police added that the Talkoo Docks were

HEALTH RETURNS

One case of cerebro-spinal fever, one of puerperal fever and four of dysentery were, reported the Health authorities for the 24 hours ended on Monday,

engaged in salvage operations and

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WHAT IS ECONOMY ?

An article to be truly economical one that gives the "greatest satisfaction for the least ultimate expense. In the case of eyewear and especially sunglasses the necessity of buying from a reliable distributor is obvious.

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ponsible dealers all 2 grost quantity of blown glass spectacles which are rarely completely plain; it is these that cause headaches and in more extreme casey-By

diseases.

See

N. Lasarus, Opticians for True Economy.

Single Copy, 10 cts Per Month. $3.

ENDEAVOURS IN CHINA

WARM TRIBUTES BY DR.

BY DR. KUNG

PIONEERS TO-DAY IN MODERN EDUCATION

London, May 18.

Speaking at a luncheon by the United Committee of Christian Universities in China. Dr. H. Kung said: "The Christian institutions bad a long and notable career in China. In modern education missionary institutions were the pioneers to-day and the Christian universities stood side by side with our own institutions in their standard of scholarship and attracted large numbers of our keenest young men and women students. In certain subjects such as social welfare they performed invaluable servico.

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"Through the stormy years of our national rebirth they hold sloft the torch to light the truth of modern knowledge and religious faith. The good work of these Christian institutions in their par- ticular field is recognised among the broadminded and progressive element of Chinese."

divers were examining the hold. DAILY PRESS”

It is not yet known when the vessel will be raised, but it should not be long. The pler is under the examination by officers of PW.D. and we do not know yet'

what damage has been caused be-

low water."

Mr. King added that the Pier, in the meantime, will be closed for repairs.

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DELPHINUS

The R.M.A Delphinus arrived yesterday at 11.30 am. from Penang and brought 6.950 kilos of freight and 277.315 kllos' of mail.

The Chinese Coronation deputation, led by Dr. IL H. Kung (with glasses), ar Victoria Station, London, when they arrived for the Coronation.

WINDSOR TO. WED

ON JUNE 3

Paris. May 18...

The wedding of the Duke of Windsor has been fixed for June

3 at Chateau Cande.-

Reuter.

INVITATIONS RESTRICTED

Tourse, May 18. Invitations to the wedding of

BIRTHDAY PLANES IN NANKING

Nanking. May 18.

SUPPLEMENT

PICTORIAL RECORD OF LOCAL CELEBRATIONS

Graphic Souvenir

After reference. to numerous Chinese leaders who are Chris- tians, Dr. Kung said that while we must give due credit, the Christian

institutions must realise there is

still room for improvement and the progress noted in recent years

of Christian institutions had 1 ingness to co-operate with the

creasingly demonstrated the wil-

Chinese authorities so that they may become truly Chinese and Indigenous.

Dr. Kung pald warm tributes to With every copy of "The Hong the foreign educators who come in Kong Daily Press" on Saturday a spirit of unselfish service and there will be included in artistic many foreign friends who sup- pictorial record of the local cele-ported them financially and other- brations in honour of the Corona-lee. tion in the form of a twenty-four Reuter page supplement containing over. one hundred vivid photographs of scenes and personalities. /

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From the cellophane-encased cover executed in six colours to a design which combines brightness with beauty, to the last of the twenty four pages of art paper this supplement constitutes a graphic and handsome souvenir worthy of a great occasion.

As the possibility of obtaining extra copies of this supplement is very slight, the public is advised to order immediately whatever additional coples of Saturday's "Daily Press" they may require.

In this week's edition of “The Hong Kong Weekly Press," which will be on sale on Friday, there will

است جمود خوره

HELENA MAY.. CONCERT

Famous Dramatic

Soprano

Madame Francesca Dentes, the famous dramalle soprano, who won very high laurels in Belgium and England as a vocalist; gave a very pleasant concert at the Helena May Insitute last night to an

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LOYAL ADDRESS

GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Mr. M.T. Johnson Made

Chairman

The annual meeting of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday, in addition to the ordinary business, the members siccted the Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson for nomination bo the Legislative Council. There was a large attendance of members. The Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson, who was recently elected chair- man of the Chamber, in succession to Mr. S. H. Dodwell and MÀ A. W. Hughes, on their departure on leave, presided over the "meeling.

At the opening of the meeting, the annual report and accounts the Chairman sold:

for the year 1936, As I have only Before proceeding with the taken over the responsibilities of bustriess of the meeting. I wish to office in the last few days' my, review of the year's work will be somewhat briefer than usual.

FROM HONG KONG express on behalf of this Cham-

Sent To London By occurred last evening

Air Mail

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His Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government of Hong Kong has honoured Imperial Airways by entrusting to them the carriage of the Loyal Address trom the Colony to Their Majesties, the King and Queen.

This Address contained in a cheket of local workmanship, left Hong Kong by the RMA. "Del- phinus" at 11 am on Friday, May 14. From Penang to Karachi it will travel by one of the Atalanta. Class of air liner: from Karachi to Alexandria by one of the 13 ton Hannibal Class; arid from Alexandria to Southampton by one of the giant "C" Class Empire Flying Boats, reaching London on Sunday evening, May 23. Early on Monday it will be handed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies for presentation to Their

Majesties. Thus this Address will have completed its journey of 3.500 miles in 9 days-over 1,000 miles per day.

be a comprehensive array of appreciative audience, during MAMAK HOCKEY

Coronation celebrations pictures which she scored a great success,, featuring Hong Kong and Kowloon She had a well-controlled voice, scenes by day and night.

CADET C.R.E, COMPTON

Amongst the Naval Appointments which are published on Page 8 18 that of Cades C.R.E. Compton to H.M.S. Frobisher, the training.ship which is scheduled to undertake

powerful and fine, and marked with dramatic qualities.

The accompanist, Mr. Harry Ore, roused much applause in his solo number, Rhapsody No. 12. from the audience and on the whole he was excellent,

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Seven war planes bought from her annual cruise in European Arlas: (a) Voi Lo Sapete O Mamma

from Canton.

The programme was as follows: ~~Aria: Senta's Ballad-Flying Dutchman - (Wagner), Three

-Cavalleria Rusticana (Mas-

Puccini), (c) La Quelle Trine Mor- cagni), (b) Visl D'Arte--Tosca-

bide-Manon Lescaut (Puccini), Recitatif et Cavatine: Cette Nuit J'al Revu-Iphigenle en Tauridé...

TOURNAMENT

Protest By CB.A.

Dismissed

APPEAL FOR BETTER SPORTSMANSHIP

ber, our deep sympathy with the relatives and friends of the victims. of the shocking tragedy. which on board the steam launch "Dojima Maru." Our sympathy is also extended to the owners. of the launch.

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH Addressing the meeting Chairman "sald:—

the

Gentlemen, having been ap pointed by the committee to the chairmanship of the Chamber in succession to Mr. Stanley Dodwell 2nd Mr. Dodwell, and Mn AM Hughes (the Vice-Chairman) who have both gone, on leave, it falis to me to move the adoption of

THE CORONATION Although the membership of this Chamber is international, all members live under the British fax. Meeting as we do in the week after the Coronation of "Their Majesties. the King and Queen, I am sure you would wish, as members of the Chamber, to be associated with the loyal ad- dress to the Crown presented by the Executive and Legislative Councils on May 12. We wish Their Molestles a long and peace- ful reign.

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Ambulance girls from Hong Kong photographed when they arrived at Plymouth for the Coronation. :

SOCCER DRAW IN MANILA

The

soccer

The protest brought by the Central British Association against the Radio Sports Club for fleiding

Manila, May 18. an ineligible player in a Mamak

team of the Royal Tournament match played be- Ulster Rifles played another match tween the

two teams recently, to-day, their opponents being the when the Radio won by three goalsy.C.O., and a fierce struggle ended to nil to win the championship, in a draw with sath ride scoring Heeft Het Roosje Milde Geuren (P. (a) Kindje (L. Mortelmans), (b)

was decided at a General Com-four goals- Benoit), (c) Mijne Moedertaal (mittee meeting held in St. An- Beuter.

funds contributed by people in waters. Kwangtung in connection with the Cadet Compton is the son of Mr. 50th birthday of General Chiang and Mrs. A. H. Compton, of Hong Kai-shek, President of the Execu-Kong. Mr. Compton, who, is pro- tive Yean and Chairman of the minent in the realm of commerce the Duke of Windsor which has Military Affairs Commission, ar- the Far East, is the manager (Gluck), Three Flemish Ballads: been fixed for June 3 at Chateau rived here on Sunday afternoon of David Sassoon & Co., whilst amongst his many directorates is Kwangtung contributed alto that of the Hong Kong and Shang gether eighteen planes, consisting hal Banking Corporation. of nghters and bombers. The other eleven planes are stationed in Canton for service there... Union Newi.

Conde, are confined to those who have been with him or Mrs. Wallis

Wardeld (maiden name adopted by Mrs. Simpson by deed poll this week) during the past monthi

No members of the Royal Fxml- ly will be present at the wedding.

--Reuter.

now

Sino-Japanese

Exploitation

Pelping, May 18.

Plans are being worked out by the industry department of the

Industrial circles here say the projected exploitation will be suc cessful because of geographical

East Hopel Autonomous ́govern- and other advantages, of the dis-

THE DOLLAR

TT. ON LONDON: 1s. 2-27}820. ̧ T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-1/2

London Silver Market From Our Own Correspondent)

London, May. 18. London silver prices to-day were unchanged for "Spot" and down 1/16 for "Forward," as fol- |low:-

Spot..... Forward.....

May 15. May 18: 20-3/8

20-1/2

20-3/8 20-7/18

NEWS INDEX

ment for Sino-Japanese explolta- trict. It is pointed out that, coal | Amusements .../.. tion of rich iron deports found" needed for the exploitation is Cables near Lanhslen, it was reported | readily' available at the Kallan Finance to-day.

According to Investigations

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mine and elsewhere along the Leading Article Great Wall, Bituated on the lower' Local Diary

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