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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1937

BIRTHS JOBEZ-On July 31, 1937, at Ste. Marte Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. R. Jobes, a son, Pierre Henri. WILSON-On July 31, 1937, 'at The Country Hospital, Shanghal, to Eva, wife of J. G. Wilson, a son,

MARRIAGES

BROWNE TROUSSAKOFF. --- On

July 31, 1937, at A.B.M. Con sulate-General, Shanghal, Mrs. Elena Nicolas Troussakoff to Mr. Gordon Anthony Browne. RAZLAG-DIEMER.-E.” W. Razlag)

and Christine Dlemer, on July 30. 1937, Shanghai.

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The appointment of Sir Francis Joseph to the Board of Imperial "Airways, as one of two directors re- presenting the Qoyemmènt, gives industry in general an extra mem - ber on the board at the expense of the air experts.

SEAFARING FOLK IN COURT

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Conflicting evidence given by the witnesses for the defence, gave ground for a conviction' to be re- gistered against two seamen who pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault on a master of a sailing boat, Lam Pat, aged 19, before Mr.

Sir Walter Nicholson, whose K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon place Bir Francis takes, was for teri | Magistracy yesterday.. years secretary to the Air Minis-

try,

Sir Francis Joseph has a wide variety of business interests. The core of his undertakings is a group" of collieries In Staffordshire; but he adds to that directerships in timber, arms, copper mining, bank- ing and railways.

He began work as a messenger, boy at 12; and when he threw up a safe job to go into business on his own, he had a banking account of Just £33 10s. He made £1,000 proat in the first year.

CRUELTY TO DUCKS

A fine of $10 was imposed on Tse Chan, aged 29, coolle, when he appeared before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon, Magistracy yester- day morning for rendering un- Becessary cruelty to fowls,"

Inspector Post said that defen-

dant and another coolie, Yuen Ip.

were seen carrying a basket con-

taining a number of ducks. The legs of the fowls were sticking through the crate. Yeung Ip falled to ap- pear to answer the charge and had his bail of $10 estreated.

DIGNITY OF THE COURT

Shirt And Shorts Not Correct Dress

Sheikh Abu Bakar, the Johore Bahru second, magistrate, refused to hear the evidence of an Euro- pean planter, Mr. 9. D. M. King, because he was in only shirt and snorts. The case

one WILS

in

which he charged a Chinese coolie

with the theft of rubber trees, has been postponed.

The assault originated as a re- sult of a very slight collision be- tween the lighter and the boat which was a little damaged at the stern, on August 5.

It appears that the boat was 'ly- ing alongside the ss. Islami at No. i buoy and the lighter was also approaching the steamer. Owing to the strong wind and rough sea, the lighter accidentally bumped Into the boat, causing damage to the railing in the stern. Leung 8ze., mistress of the boat demand- ed compensation from the fokls of the lighter but they refused this

Lam, Pat, complainant, said that he was asleep at the time, and when he heard the quarrel he came out of his cabin and was in- formed "by his wife of the in-

cident.

JUMPED ONTO BOAT

In evidence, Lam Fat said that that defendants. Tse Pun, 29, and Chan Yan, 27, not only refused to come to terms, but jumped over to his craft with wooden bars in

their

hands and assaulted him, He received a knock on his head and be was pushed overboard. He

was rescued, from the water hy

his foki, Wong Bing. The police were, in the meantime, informed, and defendants were Identified and detained

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DEATHS CHANG-On Tuesday. August 3, 1937, at her residence, Lane 91, House 39 Edinburgh Road, Mrs. Chang Yap Shee, aged 71 years, the dearly beloved mother of Dr. H. C. Chang. GONSALVES.-On Monday, August 2, 1937, at the Shanghai General Hospital, Manoel Victal, aged 7 months, the dearly beloved in fant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gonsalves. MOLLAND. On August 1, 1937. at Pelping, China, Elizabeth Anne Molland, widow "of the late Charles Edwin Molland. MATHESON.—On Tuesday, August 3. 1937, at the Country Hospital, Shanghal, George, dearly be- loved husband of Anne Mathe- son

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HONG KOND, AUGUST 10, 1937.

THE WORLD'S

GRATITUDE

"When this chapter of history comes to be written it is reason- able to anticipate that Posterity's impartial judges will record to China the world's gratitude for that ancient and greatly wronged nation having "called the bluff ut Jujun, a Power characterised by deceit and conceit.

According to the latest com- uniques it is expected by the authorities" (represented by a cunningly organised minority) in lokio that "real hostilities with Ching will

commence in one

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ADMIRAL NORRIS TYPHOON TAKE

The Persian Gulf And

The Caspian

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Admiral David Thomas Norris, who died at Sherborne, Dorset, re- cently at the age of 81, had a distinguished War record, probably unique in that the command which he exercised with distinction was that of British naval forces in an inland sea, completely cut off from communication by sea from any other British naval force, and for that reason largely improvised with the local resources of a back- ward country.

His first command in the War was the armed merchant" cruiser Arlang).

the 10th Cruiser Squadron which he held for two Alr years. "After a year in the Department at the Admiralty. where he was responsible for alr- ships, in 1918 he became Commo dore of the Persian Gulf division of the East Indies Station, a com-

HEAVY TOLL

OF PROPERTY

Shanghai "Gets A Blow"

One of the worst typhoons to strike the China coast in years took heavy toll of life, limb and property in Shanghai recently, paralyzed shipping and wrought general

CHINA REVIEW

The Bone Of Contention

The autonomous East Hopel regime has caused Chins very grave concern, as it is becoming very evident that the so-called pro-Ja- panese elements there are working for the allenation of that area from the Central authorities writes the Chinese correspondent of the "Malaya Tribune."

Asked whether it was true that the abolition of this autonomous regime was China's absolute "condition for the readjustment of Sino- Japanese relations, the Chinese Foreign Minister said: "We have not designated any particular problem as absolutely pre-requisite for the readjustment of Sino-Japanese relations. The existence, however, of the puppet regime in eastern Hopel is injurious to China and not beneficial to Japan. This is one of the simplest and easiest problems' region. Low-lying"

of solution. If such a simple problem cannot be satisfactorily solved. flooded and serious accidents and it will, of course.. be difficult to proceed with the more complicated fires caused.

problems. This fact is obvious."

havoc throughout the areas were

pre-

Hopet is. Chinese territory, which broke loose from the authority of the Central Government at the time when Nanking was occupled with other matters of vital importance "to the country. When an autonomous regime was set up in Hopel, China realised that something must be done to check the movement, lest it should gather sumclent momentum to make her boundaries even smaller.

The effects of the storm began to make themselves felt during night of August 2 and Increased in intensity throughout the day.

While scores were injured as walls tumbled. vehicles overturned or collided, and electric wires "fell. one of the mcat serions, con- [... sequences of the storm in Shang- hal was to feed a disastrous fire the Caspian Sea. He organized a godown in North Soochow and commanded the flotilla which Road; near North Cheklang Road. cooperated so effectively with the in which several persons were in-. Jured. Throughout the city, trees command force under the Major-General Dunsterville,

were uprooted, windows broken The Agreements which service he was mentioned and signboards overturned. twice in dispatches and was made a C.B. and CM.G.

mand which also comprised the naval forces then being formed on

of for

In 1920 Norris was relieved in the Persian Gulf command. but

remained in Persia for another year in the capacity of head of a British naval mission. After his return home, he became Director of the Trade Division of the Ad- miralty Naval Staff for two years, afterwards commanding the Valt ant in the Home Fleet for a few months before his promotion to flag rank. As a rear-admiral he

served for a year in the First Bat- tle Squadron, Mediterranean Fleet. but retired on promotion to vice- admiral in October, 1929. He was promoted to admiral in the retired list in 1933.

He was buried at sea at Port- Jand from H.M.S. Wolfhound.

(1) Any kind of settlement must not Infringe upon the territorial Integrity and the so- vereign rights of `our nation, ́ ̧

(2) The status of the Hopel Chahar Political Council is fixed by the Central Government we should not allow any illegal Alteration.

(3) We will not agree to the removal by qutside pressure of those local officials appointed by the Central Government, such as the Chairman of the Hopel Chahar Political Council.

(4) We will "not allow any restriction being placed upon the positions now held by the 29th Army.

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HAIL-LIKE FORCE

Chias worked assiduously for unity within her borders, and, now that it has been achieved, she is attempting to bring under her, rule what, after all, was her own land, namely East Hopel. To the right-thinking, there can be nothing improper in China's action in this direction, but it has arrested attention in Tokyo.

When the East Hopel regime came into being. certain agree- A number of foreign factories.ments were signed by the Chinese authorities "on the spot" and the mills and other concerns

with Japanese, one being the Houmeteu agreement of 1935, under which plants in Footung closed down for Central Government troops are debarred from entering Hopel.

the day. The Bund, however, waŁN no joke as the launches pitched and tossed, and struggled across the river; Journeys which normally take no more than five minutes

lasted for twenty minutes or more. and the task of jumping ashore

from

Japan claims that China has violated that agreement as Centrul Government troops are pouring into Hopët, but China has made it clear that she will not recognize any agreement allegedly entered into between the Chinese authorities "on the spot" and the Japanese; so long as the sanction of the Central Government has not been obtained.

It goes without saying that agreements signed between Chinese

a leaping launch onto aomcers of the autonomous regime in Hopel and the representatives plunging pontoon gave not a few of the Japanese government there are non-binding so far as Nanking people a nasty moment or two. Is concerned, for the Central Government has not ratined such

Rain, pelting, driving rain, pour-documents; nor can she reasonably be expected to do so." ed down at odd intervals during

Japan Invariably insists upon settlement with Chinese authorities the day, being driven with almost "on the spot." but this is really impossible. particularly in Hopel, ball-like force into the faces of where the puppet government came into existence largely because it those who had to go out to brave was sponsored by Japan. In any part of China, settlement of any

elements. Throughout the

the outstanding issues can only be effected after reference has been day. the crash of glass and the made to the terms approved by Nanking That is called for under a clatter of corrugated iron could be clause which is identical in all treaties and/or agreements involving Heard all over the city, as win China and foreign powers-the need for respecting Nanking's sover- dows smashed, "roofings partially eign rights... disintegrated, and shutters, after flapping violently back and forth. flew off into space.

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Kwangtung Currency

MEN ELECTROCUTED

The recent visit of Mr. T. V Boong to Canton has wrought far- One fatality occurred at the reaching changes in the Kwangtung currency system, which has cer junction of Soochow and Fokien tain peculiarities as the result of deep-rooted customs and traditions. Roads, where a Chinese was strick In this southernmost province, there exists what is commonly known and electrocuted by high-tension as "smail money." The local government has hitherto placed no wires ruptured by the typhoon, restrictions on its issue and consequently the market is flooded with The man was taken to Lester such small-coln notes without having sumclent reserves to ensure Chinese Hospital in a Fire Brigade safe circulation. arrival. His body was removed to the Public

Morgue in

ambulance, but he was dead on

Road,

Fearon

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For this reason, there is a constant flight of capital to Hong Kong, and at the rumour of political disturbances a financial parc is bound to ensure. When Kwangtung came within the fold of the

A fatal case

was reported at Central Government last year. measures were immediately devised to ameliorate this unsatisfactory.condition. It is understood that Kiac-changmiao. Nantao, when a

in three months' time provincial and municipal notes will disappear pedestrian was electrocuted by a

from circulation, and in their place, national notes will be issued. iive wire torn down from electric pole. The man was about 40 years of age. The accident oc- curred at Shan Lung Tuan Street.

DAMAGES

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The rettrement of local notes is to be left entirely to the three- "big" banks, namely the Central Bank the Bank of China, and the Bank of Communications.—all of which have, sa their, special pre rogative, the printing and circulating of recognised Chinese National currency. In the meantime, they will make fortnightly" reports of Among the premises damaged the progress that has been made in retiring this local money. From were those of the Ascot Riding | each bill a corner will be snipped and these corners will be sent back School. Tunsin Road, where the to the Provincial Bank as a proof of the accuracy of the reported, stable roof was torn off: 103 Pek-ngures. ing Road, where the corrugated iron roof had to be made safe;

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After elucidating those four week a time." The omission of points, Chiang Kai-shek declared, zero hour! is to be deplored.hese conditions are the minimum Such incompleteness by a nation that can be considered. We do famed for its thoroughness in not want war, but we may be forced Both defendants denied the as- propaganda indicates a certain to defend ourselves. During this sault charge, and claimed that slackening of control. However, grove crisis the Government may be the Astor House Hotel, where a Much Needed Reform

counted upon to guide the nation chimney tell through the root:" complainant had boarded the ligh-in connection with Japanese with calpiness and restraint, the Kwenming and Thorburn Roads, At present there are still $337,849,000 worth of provincial notes: ter with a pole in his hand to propaganda during the present people likewise must show sobriety where a matshed was blown onto circulating in the market, and from Jan. 1 1938, they will cease to be chase ther

crisis there have been other and discipline. In discharging our some electric cables; and Foochow legal tender. The public is therefore advised to make a conversion Three witnesses for the defence, who were also fokis on the ligh-paissions, the must grievous, of obligations to our race let there brand Szechuen Roads, where a within the stipulated time, otherwise they will run the risk of their no distinction between North- and { dividing wall was demolished. money being forfeited. The ratio of exchange 15 decided at $144- ter; were then called. They were course, being the truth Sinal-South, age or youth, but let all Large pinte-glass windows crash Kwangtung "small money" to every $100 national currency notes. Chan Kwong, Mak Moon and Chantaneously there comes the official implicitly and with iron discipline ed at several Bubbling Well Road

Much good is expected to result from this reform. Greater announcement that the Japanese follow the guidance of the Govern shops. Countless sign-boards and stability will be ensured and, as pointed out by Mr. Seong, the im Bung..

First claimed that complainant

Ambassador to China, Mr.ment."

hoardings were torn to fragments mediate result will be the lowering of commodity prices with con- Lam Pat had boarded their ligh-

Burely a very restrained and and in "Bubbling Well Road, west sequent benefit to the public at large. In short, Kwangtung is fast reasonable statement under par- of Mohawk Road, a gigantic re-reaping the reward of coming under Nanking's control, and may

currency with stable exchange rates. ticularly exasperating circn- presentation of a Yangtze Gorges soon join the rest of the country in enjoying the benents of a sound Ia stances, but truly great men,

In contrast with Kwangtung. Kwangsi stands in need of expert like truly great nations, always corrigated iron sheets were blown guidance in currency adjustment. If Mr. Boong's services should be inanifest their superiority by into the street, but luckily misser made available, similar progress to that witnessed in Kwarigtung austerly self-control. A nation passersby. A call received from may eastly repeat itself in Kran the Foreign. Y.M.C.A., Bubbling which is slow to anger is a na Well Road, resulted in the re-

ter with a wooden bar, in his hand Kawagoe, after consultation with to assault them, Mak Moon said sundry colleagues, has decided that Lam Pat boarded their Ughter not to go to Nanking to press with an iron bar, and Chan Sung, his suit on Japan's behalf. 16, stated that compläinänt came

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of valour?

steamer all but capsised.

At Peking and Szechuen Roads,

to attack them with a chopper in such diplomacy the better part his handi

SPECIAL SECTION

Althought it would have been Applying a special section in His.

a nice gesture on Japan's part to Majesty's Ordinance, his Worship convicted Brst defendant, who was have authorised its Ambassador That the Duke of Connaugat charged with assault, on a charge to treat with the Government of presided at a Court held at Trinity of disorderly conduct. He and his China at the centre of authority fire-belching insolence of Japan crashed to the ground in various University in Canton. Mr. Wa Teh Chen, Governor of Kwangtung

THE KING'S ACTIVE GREAT-UNCLE

House is a further indication of h's vitality and energy.

At 87 he has naturally to keep

to a careful schedule dictated by

tion to be feared. for its fury is moval of loose tiles from the roof Chinese Culture

Portions of walis and cables. terrific when once roused. Therefore serious damage was caused,

three witnesses were each bound in Nanking, yet it is doubtful

has roused China as never before, over in the sum of $10 for 12

and Chiang Kai-shek's Four whether Nippon's suave negotia- months.

Chan Yan, was found guilty of tor could have obtained a settle Foints are now backed by a solid

parts of Shanghai N.C.D.N.““.

Addressing a large audience at the National Sun Yat Sen

emphasised the importance of the Cultural Reconstruction move? ment In China and exhorted the people to greater efforts for higher standard of life. In the past," he said, "we did not struggle hard enough for our national existence in a world whose philosophy

his doctors. But this includes the assault, and was fined $10 or ment calculated to satisfy the phalanx of national sentiment for negotiations, then, rather is based on the theory of the survival of the fittest.

working in

territorial gluttony of the mili. which constitutes ari turistic clique which terroristi inspiration cally bosses that muscled na

It is generally accepted that a highly-developed culture is the very foundation of a nation's creative ability and that it is indispensable to the strengthening of national character.

Perhaps on account of China's deep-rooted philosophy, inherited from her ancient civilisation, she is able to survive up to the pre-

weathered many a storm in the past storins which would have

wrecked any loosely-built political structure

21 days' hard labour, and was or

than submit to further impair the morning and a

dered to pay a compensation of

ment of territorial integrity walk, often in St. James's Park, in

$10, falling which a further term ..the afterno07.

The Central Government has resulting in the loss of essential This was his second public ap- of 21 days was to be added to his pearance in a week. When he at- sentence. He was also bound over tion, because China's policy se greatly enhanced its reputation morale, China is determined to

the

consequences of war tended the Palestine debate in the in the sum of $10 for six months, proclaimed by Chiang Kai-shek by its almost superhuman pati- face. House of Lords all the peers effective from the expiration of and received with general and ence in trying to preserve peace This she is in the mood to do sent day as an independent state. History has shown that she had

enthusiastic approbation on July with Japan. That Government and Japan must be the most noticed his erect carriage and ob- his prison terms. vious fitness.

18, has not altered one jot now realises it is not worthwhile surprised nation in the world According to Mr. Wu, Chinese culture may be divided into three throughout the crisis. The to continue a policy which might, that China should have the nerve period, and centred in three definite areas. Ancient culture, or the minimum conditions possible as with some justification, be mis to call the bluff. But China creative period, had its inception along the Yellow River. The a basis for negotiation were interpreted for procrastination Has the nerve alright and, what culture of the middle ages, or the period of stagnation, was cer crystallised by the Generalissimo and vacillation leading to in- is supremely important, the along the Yangtze River The culture of the present age

national renaissance period, sprang from Canton, owing ander the following headings evitable humiliation. If Chiang spirit to carry her through what measure to its early contact with the West and the consequ which have become known as Kai-shek's Four Points are not promises to be the most gruelling ception of modern and revolutionary ideas, which earned its

the four points, namely

test of her national unity..

At home in Clarence House the Duke receives many visitors. Those who see him are impressed by his grip of present-day anairs and find that his fair for the right word is as striking as ever.

He had arranged" leave Clarence House for Bagshot short

Italy To Launch New Warship Shortly

Genoa will shortly be the scene

of the launching of a new battle- ship cruiser, the Littorio, 35,000) ton sister ship of the recently

launched Vittorio Veneta,

acceptable to insp. 88tal basis

"the cradle of the Chinese revolution “

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