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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of ABRA- | HAM JACOB DAVID, late of Bombay, India, and "St. Margarets," Mount Park, Harrow-on-theHill in the County of Middlesex in the United Kingdom, Merchant,

deceased.

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THE ARMY

Physical Training For Recruits

RADIANT LIVING PHILIPPINES REVIEW

Another Lecture By

Dr. Sutcliffe

Ready For Self-Government?

We reprint the following editorial from the Phoenix "Arizona LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

Republic" as being a particularly significant and pertinent com-

HEREBY

The War Office has recognized NOTICE IS

Dr. Herbert Sutcliffe again drew mentary on the general question of self-government.

"For nearly two score years we were wondering whether the to a very large audience to the Hele-Filipino population was ready for self-government. Thas inquiry be- GIVEN that the FIFTEENTH that many youths who fall

came a party issue in this country (America). About the time when ORDINARY YEARLY MEET. pass the medical officer at the Da May Institute yesterday even- first attempt can be built up in a ing Delightful muste from & hid-

we were approaching an agreement in favour of the Filipino capacity ING OF SHAREHOLDERS

den orchestra opened the proceed for self-government the Igorots, Tagalogs, or some other insular tribe. a three months' "conditioning ings, and the Secretary, Miss will be held in Exchange Build.

would break out and we would decide that the time was not yet ripe. course" to pass the required Dorothy Law, came on the plat for Filipino independence. ing, Hong Kong on SATURDAY, standard. and the experiment form to introduce the lecturer.. 22nd MAY, 1937, at 12.00 noon. made last year is being followed and spoke with enthusiasm of the

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wonderful results she has witness ed in the way of mental and who seriously study Dr. Sutcliffe's physical rejuvenation among those

science of Radiant living.

The Army School of Physical Training at Aldershot has had a remarkable record of success in the experimental treatment. These

The speaker then came on the quarters are only temporary and platform and gave a very interest- will be transferred in August or ing lecture on the subject of September to a permanent depot "Mental Science in Relation to at Canterbury, where a hospital Health." building is now being converted to He gave a clear explanation of the way in which mental and house this special unit. In meantime more recruits will be physical conditions react on, each other, and stressed the importance received at Aldershot, where 1 of living harmoniously. He also total strength of approximately dwelt on the difficulties of living 300 men is expected for training. | under modern conditions, and The Recruit Physical Develop-showed the strain put upon the ment Depót will confine itself to nerves of those whose daily lives special training courses, and diet. are swayed by such emotions The Instructors will be provided fear. hate.. jealousy or anxiety, by the Army School of Physical At the same time he went far in Training, and will consist of about proving his contention that the 200 junior N.C.O.s under a C.S.M. power of the spirit can triumph instructor. The recruits will be over every handicap and took sa under the daily supervision of the his slogan the words "Faith and depôt's medical officer, and aPersistence Win Through." close watch will be kept on indivi dual development.

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It was obvious that his audience was deeply interested by his illu- minating and impressive address.

China's Coronation Delegate

Chinese National Economie Coun cil, the Director of the Foreign Trade Bureau, and the Superinten- dent of Customs at Shanghai, The

reason is that Dr. Kung intends, after

the Coronation, to study.

We are not yet entirely of one mind as to the fitness of the Fili- pino, though we have decided to let him try. But we need waste no solicitude upon the Filipino in respect of his capacity for self-govern- ment. We may inquire with some pertinency whether we, the people

and then something comes up to create a doubt in our minds re of the United States, are capable of self-government. Every now

garding our fitness to govern curselves

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Just at this moment it appears that one of the sovereign states is not-Michigan, where the state government and the mob are con~ fronting each other, the government asking the mob how much it will take to behave itself after three months of turmoil kept up at cost of a half-billion dollars.

Michigan is evidently unfit for self-government; even of self- protection. If Michigan is so unfit, why may we not suspect that every other American state is? Our states are very much alike, a made up of the same kind of people, whereas in the Philippines there are many groups distinct as to language and racial char- ncteristics.

We would hesitate to say that Michigan is less fit for self-rule than any other state. It is only that the charge of unfitness as to Michigan has been proved. The other states have not yet been sub- jected to such a strain as that under which Michigan is cracking. Perhaps none of the other 47 states would have done better under the circumstances, and with the same kind of a governor, than Michigan has done.

Anyway, we should like to know what the Filipinas think of self- government in the United States.

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Comments On The Sugar Agreement

It will be legally possible for the United States, because of the inclusion et a Philippines amendment in the agreement reached at the International Sugar conference, to give a perferential status 10 Philippine sugar after independence, Rafael Alunan, president of the Philippine Sugar Association, has stated.

The results of the conference are "very good." Alunan believed. "It will help stabilize the sugar industry and commerce," he added. Alunan said the provision regarding the Philippines will be a safe-guard against the we of the most favoured nation clause as a weapon against the Philippines.

Urbano Zatra, Filipino delegate to the London conference, in- formed Alunan the pact included an amendment favourable to Philip- pine interest as previously reported.

Armament Programme

The Philippines in a few years are to be separated completely from the United States. It is imperative, therefore, that they speed an armament project capable of giving adequate protection. This they have started to do and military experts say it is one of the

finest defense schemes ever conceived.

But the Filipinos have not turned all their attention to war and the possibility of war. Appropriations for education are the highest in the history of the Islands and the government has devised new sources of revenue to provide for the increased educational outlay. School attendance will be compulsory and the methods of teaching. advanced. The Filipinos intend to be progressive.If nothing else and the welfare of the people comes first. War and preparation for war

Dr. H. H. Kung, Vice-President Smith. RA., G.8.0.3 at the War of the Executive Yuan and Minis- Office, assisted by Captain Tter of Finance, who is China's spe- James, who America intends to try. In in Aldershot. The Inspector will have London accompanied by a number Whether or not it can be done, Army School of Physical Training, to the Coronation, has arrived in is Master-at-Arms; clal Ambassador and chief delegate

ternational affuire distant proe-two assistant directors acting with of economic and trade experts, pecta are not necessarily the most him. Lieutenant-Commander E A.. states the "Manchester Guardian"

half the world away necessarily Chief Instructor at the Equitation of the Research Bureau of the pleasing, nor opinions formed Mount Haas, R.N., and Major A Lor May 5. They include the Vice- Cameron, D.S.O.. MC., R.HA, Minister of Railways, the Director the most reliable la spite of School the war in Spain and of the changing policies in the Danube Basin, European observers find

Possible to believe that a new genious way out. The profit of balance of power will be found war will not disappear, but the and that there need not be an risk will, or sa Aniericans hope European economic and industrial is a secondary, if important, consideration.

methods. He will remain in Eng- other Great War-jest yet. But, For the cash for wheat, cotton, land until about, May 23, and will seen from the United States, the oil, and meat will be paid before then visit most of the chief Euro- European situation seems not the goods leave America, carried pean countries and probably pass only deplorable: it seems des-in the belligerent's own ships through America on his way home. perate. Americans are convinced Of course, that is not impartia Dr. Kung says that his mission that a great European war isiity, even if it is non-interven. is one of study, not negotiation, but one may assume that his pre- bound to coine. It will, they tion. It has already been point-sence in England will not be for ed out in America that the belligotten by Whitehall if the rumour- argue, come frout causes which they have no control. gerent who will benefit inost by ed Anglo-Japanese conversations. They have therefore no intention it is the one with command of about China take place. of being involved in it, and so the seas. Britain at least need been stated by two London papers that Japan will shortly invite not complain about it, even if it Great Britain to discuss co-opera- they not only avoid concrete understandings with any Euro- contains no positive contribution tion between the two countries for Coronation Celebrations

eun country and membership of the League of Nations, but have also framed, for the second time, Neutrality Act that is meant to keep America isolated.

over.

to peace.

It has

the economic rehabilitation of

China. One can say no more about

this than that the Japanese Am-

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The ash and carry" clause the 25th day of May, 1937, at 3

is to last only two years, which assador here has so far received- p.m., at the Offices of the Public

is an indication of the current no instructions from his Govern- American feeling that something ment. A change of Japanese pa- Works Department, by Order of

That the. His Excellency the Governor of

Act should better may yet be found. AmeriHey in China would not cause much uqw been debated, in- one. Lot of Crown Land at Gram- have

Con- can opinion on co-operation with surprise here. But any offers which Tokio might make would be ex- plan Road in the Colony of Hong gress up to the last minute is the the peace-loving democracies, amined with: extreme care. Kong for a term of 75 years, measure of America's anxiety especially the British Common- this problem. That it wealth, has not reached anything Commencing from 1st July, 1898, over with the option of renewal, at a should be so like the temporary like anality. President Roosevelt Crown Rent to be fixed by the legislation it replaces is the mea recognises a common aim-the the sure of her determination not preservation of peace throughout Surveyor of His Majesty King, for one further term of 24 give any pledge in advance. It the world-and recognises, too, years less the last three days can be argued that a knowledge that this is something that will that America would favour the not come of itself, but for which Intending bidders are advised victim of aggression and dis apparent riska might have to be American opinion, ́ re- that immediately after the discriminate against an aggressor taken.

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SCIENCE AND SURMISE

Impossible To Predict

The Future In The

Light Of The Past

The following letter appeared in recent issue of the "London

Morning Päst

Military camps have been established" and vocational Instruction as well as the pursuits of the art of waging war have been included In the curriculum. The national defense programme contemplates not only the preparation of the citizens of the Islands to perform their duties effectively as soldiers in time of war but also their duties as citizens in time of peace. While all able bodied young men will be given, military training. It is not contemplated that the profession- " al army will ever have a personnel of more than 10,000 men at one time. So, as President Quezon points out, the talk of militarizing the Islands is without foundation.

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The standing army will not be large but it will suffice. The same principle applies to the air force of the Islands. The defense. system, patterned somewhat after that in Switzerland, goes consider- ably farther and embraces new features.

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The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth was: celebrated in Manila by members of the British community who at three different places paid homage to their King and Queen. The Manila Coronation activities started at the Manlia Club at noon, were resumed again at the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John at 5.30 in the afternoon when a service of Thanksgiving and Praise was held and were climaxed at the reception and ball at the Manila. Hotel..

Dermot MacDermot, acting British Consul General, was speaker at both the Manila Club and the Manila Hotel gatherings. In the glow of gem-like electric lights at the hotel, Britons and their friends offered toasts to King George VI, to Queen Elizabeth and the Pre sident of the United States." "God Save the King." was played after 'Star Spangled Banner" was played the toast to the King and the when the toast was offered to the President of the United States.

Mr. MacDermot welcomed the guests composed of high officials of the American and Philippine guvernments and members of the British community. In his speech he compared the similarity of the governments and the problems of the British and the Americans He stated that the two governments are working side by side for the fulfillment, preservation and stability of good government and political sanity in a world wherein such things are sadly threatened. He spoke of the coronation as taking place at the moment of Posal of the lot the purchaser would strengthen the democraciesmembering the timidity of the

anxiety and terror in the history of the world, but, expressed the (if not the applicant), will in their search for peace. Presi- democracies over Manchuria and

hope that peace and prosperity may return again to all of us dur- be required to deposit with an dent Roosevelt might be willing Abyssinia, is a long way yet from

Sir, Many of those interested in ing the reign of His Most Precious Majesty George VI whose health authorised officer who will be pre to give such a promise. But his sharing the President's opinion.

practical science will welcome your we now ask you to honour.” But the sympathy, which the protest regarding the recent state- sent at the sale, the sum of two is not the decision. The decision hundred dollars, $200.00 in cash. tests with the American public, American public has shown for ments as to a future decreased New Aviation Firm Launched This sum will be refunded on which is sure of what it wants recent victims of aggression does population and lessening intelll- payment of the purchase price. the new non-intervention rather not argue indifference to inter- gence. This kind of thing be- than the old neutrality-though it national justice. America is will longs rightly to academistry and may not be quite sure how that ing to be convinced that the does economics to-day. can best be obtained. So it con- democracies mean the right thing

It is impossible to state scienti- tiones to be illegal for Americans That is the hopeful aspect of the fcally to-day what will happen in. to export arms to a belligerent, crusade against economic nationa- say, a hundred years, and it is to grant him lone, or to travel lism which was discussed when not to the credit of science that statements covering quite un- in his vessels. And it is in the Mr. Runciman visited Washing-known conditions in the future Islands equipped for night, Aying. It has two big retractable land- The Cessna is, believed to be the only commercial plane in the President's discretion to put trade ton, and which is now making should be predicted by considera-ing lights on each wing which throw sufficient beam to guide the with belligerents on the new à tentative beginning in Europe. tions of the present as seen in the nyer while landing at night. It is also equipped with flare tubes.

cash and carry basis.

Such co-operation with America light of the past. May we, there when a fyer is landing, he can touch the button located at the For fore, congratulate you on your dashboard and a fare shoots out on the side to give sufficient light- This last is perhaps the most is worth Britain's while. determined of all America's even if it should fail to prevent timely protest which is quite in for landing efforts to keep out of war. No a major war by which Ameri-order from the point of view of longer does America insist on the cans means a war involving us "freedom of the as" for her it will influence American opinion. 5295 merchant ships. This is an in on the right side.

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The National Interisland Airways, a new aviation company en--

Inaugurated te landing field at Mandluyong, near the Wack Wack: Golf Club.

The company has four Cessna cabin planes each carrying four persons Including the plot. T. W. Thompson, manager of the.com- pany, told the Bulletin that the company's planes all have cruising speed of 185 miles an hour and are believed to be the fastest com mercial planes in the islands.

gaged in chartered fights, christened its first plane recently and

The plane is equipped with an engine having 150 hp. It is manufactured by the Cessna Company, in Wichita, Kansas,

The company whith constructed its fanding déid and kept all; facts quiet until it inaugurated its airport is capitalized at 2.100,000. All of the capital stock has been paid, up, it was declared.