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FREIGHT TARIFF NO. 18 Dated 1st January, 1937.

ADDENDUM NO.-14.

CONFERENCE BOOKING

RULES.

With effect from 1st January, 1938, the Conference Backing Rules shown on pages 2 and 3 of Freight Tari No. 18 will be withdrawn and the following rales brought into force :--

"CONFERENCE BOOKING

RULES.

1. Forward Engagements may

**be made

"For General. Cargo for "shipment within 90 "days

"For Canes and Matting "shipment within 180 "days

"For Ore in bulk shipment

"within 180 days "For Oil in Bulk shipment

within 180 days

"For Cereals, including "Groundnuts, for ship. "ments within current **and three following **months

"rom the date of signing *'contract for specified par *els at rates at "freight current on day or booking "subject to War Clause on "Booking Notes, see page 4) which rate should be stated "or the booking note.

"freight but to enable Mer. "chants to cover freight on "actual business done. For "ward bookings of "X tons "produce" or **X tons **general cargo" cannot "therefore be accepted," the "exact quantity, description "and destination of the cargo "sold for shipment must be

stated in all cases.

"In order to obtain protec, tion of rates of freight in "the period between booking "and shipment shippers must "lodge the copy of

the Booking Note marked 'For "registration purposes only" "with the authority appoint. "ed for the purpose at the "port of shipment. Refusals "ol space (when not obtain. "ed from the C.B.O.) will "be notified "authority by the Shipping "Companies in order to "protect shippers similarly. "as regards the rate of "freight pending the booking "of cargo.

to the same

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

"It rates of freight are "increased the old rates will "be applied only to bookings

and space in hand regis...... "tered as indicated above. "REBATE. All rates are subject to a deferred rebate **ol 10% as per Rebate "circular, with the exception "ol those in Column 1 which Vare met. "ADDITIONALS TO OUT. "PORTS. All Tarif addi "tionals for outports men. **tioned

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Tenth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, 6th November, 1937 (weather permitting), may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building; the Club House, Happy Valley: the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club: and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.

Entries close at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 28th Octo ber, 1937.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

5684

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG

KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION

MAGNIFICENT RESPONSE

LORD MAYOR'S APPEAL FOR CHINA

London, Oct. 24. Sums ranging from one thousand guineas to a shilling were received at Mansion House In response to the Lord Mayor's China appeal. The larger amounts include a thousand guineas from the City Corporation. £1,000 each from the Bank of England, the Hong Kong

Shanghal Bank, Sir Abe Balley and Viscount Wakefield.

Donations of five hundred guineas each come from Barclays, Lloyds, the National Provincial and Midland Banks and Carrearas Limited. while Barging Brothers, Cadbury Brothers and Sir Laurence Phillips cach sent amounts of

£500.-Reuter.

1937.

4f Gossip We Must

Dear Kate,

ΣΟΥ Having lifted up my volce several months in querulous plaint against the Hong Kong climate I now must eat my words and agree

with the residents that October, and I belleve November and December weather, can compen sate one for typhoons, steam and any, other Act of God. The sud- den tang in the air last week sent it us all flying prematurely, as proved, to tailor-mades and furs. How lovely to push one's tired and limp summer wardrobe into the background and blossom forth in something fresh..

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comes

The cucktail party given by the Deep Water bachelors was one of the first occasions for the airing of cool weather clothes. The set- TRESPASSED IN FORT ting for this lovely party was

veritable dream. The ses right up to the garden wall and the moon and fairy lights did all they could to convince nostalgic Shanghai-landers that what Hong Kong loses on the night clubs she makes up on the view. Every lovely person in Hong Kong seem- ed to have been-bidden and to have come.

Two weeks' imprisonment was Imposed on Kwan Fui, unemployed, when he appeared before Mr. S. F. Balfour at the Central Magistracy on Saturday charged with tres- passing in Belchers Fort.

IN THE GOODS of WALTER WILLIAM HOUFE, late of Dunöolti. correct and the masses of the Parkfield Road, Worthing, world, so gloriously blind in for reforms in the County of Sussex, their enthusiasms In the United Kingdom, which have their inception in deceased.

honour and truth and so childlike in the faith they repose in their doomed to yet leaders, were

cruel disillusionment. another Today we are being treated to

NOTICE is hereby given that the Court has by virtue of the provisions of Section 58 of Ordin. ance No. 2 of 1897 made at order miting the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to 20th November, 1937.

a demonstration of international .nfidelity sufficient to make even a hardened cynic blush. Appar- ently, even those who have, with a moral recklessness that is truly All Creditors and others are ac-bewildering, dedicated their lives cordingly hereby required to send to the Moloch, ways of secret their claims to the undersigned on diplomacy of the old and wicked rmischievous order, have or before that date.

found it impossible, thanks to a vigilant Press, to keep their nefarious schemes from the

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Hora Koxa, October 20, 1937.

DECIDING BEFORE

THE COURT MEETS

and

peoples of the world and it is now common knowledge that. even before the wital Nine-Power Treaty Conference is held Brussels next Saturday, hercu. lean efforts are being made by .certain nations to make the

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decision before the court sits For unalloyed unmomlity there is nothing to equal such conduct in modern times. One has to go away back to those distant and dismant day of Mediaevalista

when the Borgias held away to find anything even remotely re- sumbling such deceit and conceit. It has been freely stated in the Fress of the world that Italy Germany and Japan, regardless of the outcome of this conference to-be held in Brussels and which

(BY ELSPETH).

1 SO W pretty Kirs. Whitham looking exquisitely soignee in a long tunle of duli metallic brocade. Mrs. Re's Evans clung to white-

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colour which suits her ad- mirably. Mrs. Neale, another at- tractive person, came in something stm and dark. As I arrived, late and had to dash on to a dinner party on the Peak I had no time to do much other than to gasp at the view, swallow an excellent cocktail and make my regretful Adieu.

Mrs.

The southern side of the Island drew us all again on Thursday to the Lido for the Cocktail party

the given by

newly married Delaneys. What an asset they are to the community and how wel- coming was the atmosphere of American hospitality which en- gulfed one од arrival. Delaney welcomed her guests in a white lovely cocktail tunic of taffeta worn over a slender black skirt Mrs. Donovan looked de- lighttui in a dark dress with black hat. Mrs. Abbott was wear- and rather ing something gay South American in colouring.

CRIPPLING THE FAR EAST

(October 21, 1937)

It is perfectly clear that no longer can the great Powers China as a matter capable of being localised and strictly confined regard the undeclared war being ruthlessly waged by Japan on as to area and purpose. It has, as was forecast from the moment the assault on Shanghai was launched, become a war of major roportions and the repercussions must be as far-reaching as they are gigantic and dynamic.

Such was the thoroughness of the Japanese propaganda that it is a well known fact that the Powers with intereste in the lier propagandists claimed it to be. It was left to China to put Pacific had come to really believe that Japan's might was as great as Japan to the test, and after more than "three months of war whether declared", or "undeclared" is immaterial-the Japanese have not done much more than take a few villages by surprise and bomb cities of absolutely no strategic importance, leaving in their trail a combination of spectacles which can only be likened to a shambles in an earthquake." As far as Japan is concerned it can surely be asserted that the world at large feels a sense of nausea at the very unedifying display of sheer brute force which has characterised Japan's contribution to twentieth cen- tury civilization.

Having had ample opportunity for realising, without appre- ciating, the perfidy of Japan, the great Powers are now taking not only a keen but a lively interest in the trend of Sino-Japanese affairs. Much may reasonably be expected to eventuate during the next seven days, and doubtless Japan is not the least anxions of the anxious nations of the world.

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Outside the East it is significant that individuals an organisations have taken the lead before their respective Govern ments even contemplated taking that sort of action which ta limited to academic discussions. It was several weeks ago in these columns that we offered the opinion that it mattered little what Governments thought because it was the will of the mass of the people which alone would decido what final action the Governments would take. When we wrote thus we had practi- cally only the pious resolutions of humanitarian organisations is charged with such dynamic upon, which to base our premise. Since then, notably within the importance to the world and its past week, there have come messages from Britain, the United peoples, have tacitly agreed to States of America, India, Australia and New Zealand of the stand shoulder to shoulder to re-workers having fatly refused to handle goods which were be sist any advance of what is known lieved--only "believed", mark you to be destined for Japan. as the Popular Front.

That is good. It is as it should be, and we for our part Thus far nothing more definite hope that this splendid lead given by the workers will be followed. than a

series of suspiciously throughout the communities in the matter of boycotting Japanese introduced what he was pleased similar ramours have emanated goods and cargo.

As in those countries which we have, named to term "the new diplomacy."

from the chancellories, but the the people elect their own Governments, there can he little doubt By that was meant, in a word, goings and comings of Anibassa-as to what action those overnments will take if Japan persists that the old," old order of condors, at this particularly tragic in her present unreasonable and irrational policy. ^

negotiations between ducting.

stage in the world's history, can- Meanwhile, the Far East is suffering" as never before. nations by means of underground not be

without significance. those years of very arduons labour which have gone to the wires and underband methods

10 alliance between Western night, been severed, and in terms of wealth millions have been Anything more preposterous than establishing of great commercial connections have, almost over- policy of aggression so frightfully Many sich are just waiting for what they term, the North, support the ghastly cut adrift and in terms of humanity thousands have been ruined... "the rates of freight charged Notes will, in the case of Hong and fearless manner according to prosecuted by Japan against turn" before returning to Shanghai and other parts in the North, "will be that quoted on the Kong and Canton, be the Central | the accepted principles of proper peace-loving China would be im- they having great faith in the recuperative powers of those areas.

2. Shippers can obtain the "re.usal of space from the "Central Booking Office: (or "the Shipping Company for "sach cargo not under the "Jurisdiction of the C.B.O. "ece page 1) for seven days,

in Part 1 of the "Tarifi and Addenda thereto "are subject to increases

"without notice "and rates "become effective from date "of announcement." N.B. In connection with the

above Booking Rules the Au thority for registration of Booking

*day the refusal of space Booking Office.

"was given to the Shipper, (subject to Wat Clause, on

"Booking Notes see page 4). "Unless Shippers confirm by

"3. The Carrier has the option "ol giving the Merchant the "benefit of any tall in rates

Hong Kong, 25th Oct. 1937.

It was President Wilson whe

had ceased to exist. In future

everything was to be done in an

above-hourd, honourable, frank:

conduct based upon an ethical

Powers to

All

Tons it appeare quite clear that it is not Japan's intention to desiat until her merciless depredations of civilian life and property have given her an over-lordship of a very large portion of North China. That day shall never down if China stands true to herself. But the mote this unprovoked but premediated attack on China continues. Japan is furthering her scheme for crippling the Far East and then plundering one of the richest areas on the earth's surface

Fossible to imagine.

But how long will they have to wait? And whilst they are, code of unimpeachable virtue.

To us the significant point waiting, Japan is wreaking more and more havoc. 5687 This system seemed so good that, no matter what may

that the world enthusiastically said in favour of round table booking the cargo within CARGO FOR SHANGHAI | accorded wholehearted support to conferences of the nations, such "seven days the offer is

it and its propounder, However, onferences are worse than worth Arrangements have been made "automatically canelled. to berth our steamers alongside moderate cynicism is the first tres-they are extravagances

the

attribute of a great critic, and it the most prodigal character-if Kin Lee Yuen Wharf,

the greatly gifted Lord certain nations are to be per- French Bund, Shanghai, and was cargo will be accepted for dis. Asquith who wrote this steadying mitted to take their places at such "of freight prior to ship charge into Godowns at this commentary on the supposedly conferences when it is well known "ment except, in the case of Wharf. ›

changed order of things, The that beforehand they have made old diplomacy may be dead. but their decision and counted the "Olls in Balk (other than

heads." With things moving as It is such madness which makes the brain reell the old diplomats still live." "Wood Oil in Balk) rates of

Judging by the happenings in they are at present, this is surely China will not surrender. Japan seems impotent to advance. "Ireight for which will be "those" in force at the time

diplomatic circles during the past the time for those great Powers The other Fowers have slowly but surely swung-in behind China. twenty-four hours it "of booking.

would which have vital interests in the Perhaps if a concerted effort were made now to bring Japan to appear that the old diplomats are Pacific to snap-out of their a sense of her criminal folly, then the Far East would be spared perpetual if not quite immortal. seademic lethargy and get right the horror and worthlessness of this crippling policy-and even

Japan might be saved from herself: 6684 Lord Asquith was deplorably down to practical facts.

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One point, however. Japan seems to have completely over- looked. In the prosecution of this crippling campaign, Japan must cripple herself.

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The crush was enormous not hair enough people took ad- vantage of the Terrace to allow me to view the lovely clothes.

One lovely person was in pink. fur. with masses of white for Mrs.

in.. Croucher looked chic brown and was talking to... Mrs. Jack Macgregor whose amusing hat had a delicious back vell re- miniscent of the Gay Nineties. The Countess de Courseulles was in tangerine, a colour infinitely becoming to her 'dark beauty, She came with her sister, Miss Chiéri. who was wearing one of the very newest pill-box hats. Mrs. Tag- gart, an outstanding ornament of. the American Community, "had on a youthful frock with a gay Hittle bat

Mrs. Arthur Woo looked. lovely in pale pink.

Again I had to drag myself away before I had nearly enough time to enjoy the gay and cosmo- politan crowd with which this popular young couple have already surrounded themselves.

On Saturday night, arter a de- lightful dinner on the Peak, we

betook ourselves to the Grippa to dance. The place was packed to capacity and if our thoughtful & table hostess had not booked well in advance we should have had either to sit on the staira or to invade the sacred mysteries of Bessie's Bar. I saw the lovely Mrs. Hobkirk dancing with her tall good-looking husband. M'ss Judith. Smith, in a printed dress was in a party which included the Coun-- tess de Courseulles and her sister. Ms Chieri At the same party we also saw Mrs. McAvoy and her husband and Miss Gerrard, Miss petunia Pestonji Was wearing effectively. I saw Mrs. Crokham looking lovely in a graceful print- ed dress dancing with Mr. Jack Macgregor who has just come back. from Shanghai.

MAHON AND RUCKER The amusing entertainers Mähon and Rucker were doing an ener- getic turn vaguely reminiscent of the circus as we arrived and I could not but applaud the forti- tude of Miss Rucker on the re- peated occasions when she was hurled through the air and then. skidded about the floor in a highly painful manner. The pan- ther trainer cracked his whip in a realistic manner rather trying to Mr. I W shell-shocked ears. Lawrence Kadoorle dancing with Miss Gubbay who looked charming in white.

My dear Kate, my pen has run away with me. I must gird up my loins and h'e me to Bhek-O to bang a golf-ball about.

Love, ELSPETH.

CHINESE RED CROSS FUND

(To The Editor, "The Hong Kong Daily Press"},

Ir-May 1, through the medium

of your esteemed paper, inform the public that a Grand Concert will be given on Wednesday, the 27th instant, at 8.30 p.m. at the Kowloon Tong Club (ty courtesy of the General Committes), Waterloo Road, Kowloon, by the 8.5. Conte Verde Orchestra, the Choral Group (under the leader- ship of Proz. Gualdi), and many popular local talents among whom are Mrs. J. P. Choy, Miss C. Pang. Prof. Pelegatt M. M. Hrovatin, Messrs. G. F. DAqu'no and Li Chor Chi, in ald of the Chinese Red Cross.

The ss. Conte Verde Orchestra heard recently through ZBW and other local concerts, needs no-fur- ther introduction They will play selections from Mephisto, Traviata. other Otello, Cavelleria and famous operas, and will also ac company the Choral Group and other artists throughout the pro gramme.

Patrons are not only assured of... an enjoyable evening in view of .the excellent programme provided but will also have, the satisfaction of assisting a most worthy cause as the entire proceeds will be for- warded to the Chinese Red Cross Headquarters at Hanków,

Tickets may be obtained from our Bociety.. Teang Fook P'ana Company, Kowloon Tong Club. and also at the entrance on the night of the performance. Patrons are reminded to present their tic kets on admission.

PI. T. LO. Hon. Secretary St. Terean's Chinese Young Men's Boclety. 99b Waterloo Road, Kowloon

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