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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1937.

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HERBAL OINTMENT,

DECLARATION

(Continued from Pare 1.1

views to explore methods and the Conference therefore decides to suspend its sittings for an inde- inite period; thirteenth, the Con- ference may be recalled by the Chairman or any two members.

The report is purely a historical survey of what happened hitherto and does not introduce any new features.--- Beuter.

BREAK DOWN

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London. Nov. 24. The Times" Washington cor- respondent, making reference to the Brussels Conference break- down. emphasizes the uncertain temper of the American public which, ties the administration's hands and draws attention to the movement in Congress backed by all pacifist organisations for

amendment constitutional

pro. hibiting the declaration of war without public referendum. With reference to Shanghai, correspon- dent, drawing attention to the State Department's statement which stresses America's interest in the maintenance of land regu- lations says ther 19 Not the slightest reason to suppose that this country would consent to any arbitrary change of system thus established.

The Daily Telegraph" Washing- ton correspondent says it is clear that should Japanese demands in Shanghai go beyond reasonable grounds the United States' dip- lomatic representatives will sup- port the Municipal Council resisting them.--

Tenter.

DUKE OF

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WINDSOR

Mr. Herbert

in

· Morrison's Advice

A PRIVATE LIFE

DOPE GANG SMASHED

Adventure Of A

Chemist Detective'

A mild little chemist who gave up his job because he thought it would be more exciting to work as a narcotic agent has just complet- ed one of the biggest coups in the history of the New York Narcotic Bureau.

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In

Information he gathered during

254 ten-month adventure agent in the underworld has led to 36 arrests and has smashed & com- bine that had imported and sold

THE QUEEN'S DEGREE

London University

A DOCTOR OF LITERATURE

The Queen was made a Doctor of Literature at London University recently by Lord Athlone, who is Chancellor of the University. It was the first time that a reigning queen has been invested with a degree of London University.

men

In the William Beveridge Hall an assembly of members of the more than £1,000,000 worth of niversity Senate and Court, por-

fessors and readers, both drugs.

and women, wearing their aca- demic robes over evening dress, sat awaiting the arrival of the King and Queen,

This unassuming adventurer 13 known only 13

Last "Mr. A." WES assigned by November he Major Garland Williams head of the Narcotic Bureau in the South- ern District of New York, to break up a new influx of drugs. a Bowery Disguising himself as derelict, he succeeded in winning the confidence of leaders of the dope ring.

His knowledge of drugs soon made him a valuable ally to the dope peddlars who named " him "The Doc" and made him technical adviser.

He was consulted on all problems and kept informed on all moves

and shipment. This information he took secretly from time to time to Major Williams.

Offices were maintained by the drug traffic organisation in New Orleans and

Houston and Galveston. Most of the corisign- ments to the south were made to the proprietor of a night club in Galveston.

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Major Williams assigned agents to check the discoveries re- ported by "Mr. A.". Agents in New York, New Orleans and three Texas cities made a number of simultaneous raids that resulted in 74 Indictments.

FUNERAL OF

At the entrance to the Univer- sity buildings in Malet Street the King and Queen were received by Lord Athlone and the Mayor of Holborn. The Vice-Chancellor of the University (Sir Robert Pick- ard), Sir Ernest Graham-Little, M.P. for the University, and the Principal (Mr. L. Eason) were presented to the King and Queeri, In procession, with the Chancel- lor's mace and the Convocation. mace borne before them, the King and Queen. with Princess Alice,

Lady Athlone, entered the William Beveridge Hall, where the National Anthem was played.

QUEEN'S SCARLET ROBE The Queen wore the scarlet robe russet trimmed with lapels of brown, of a Doctor of Literature. over her gown of silver lame. Her ornaments were of diamonds and she wore the blue ribbon of the Order of the Garter. In her white- a flat gloved hand she carried black velvet cap of a doctor. Lord Athlone, wearing his black and gold gown as Chancellor of the King University, sat with the (who also wore the Order of the Garter). on his right, and the Queen at his lett

MR. R.M. DA SILVA terest

The funeral of Mr. R. M. da esteemed Silva, a popular and member of the local Portuguese community, whose death occurred carly yesterday morning took place in the evening at the Roman Catholic Cemetery. the service be ing conducted by Rev. Father N. Maestrini. A large gathering of friends of the deceased attended, the chter mourners being de- ceased's Sons, Carlos, Roberto. Eduardo and Enrique.

. Among

The chutee belare ex-kings is either to fade out to the public eye or be a nuisance. It is a hard choice, perhaps, tor one of his temperament, but the Duke of Windsor will be wise to fade, says Mr. Herbert Morrison, MP. leader of the London County Council, in an article in "Korward."

Stating that it was inevitable,

those present were that the Duke's movements and Messrs. F. P. Sequeira and J. M. activities should be a matter of Rels (brothers-in-law), Mr. and

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concern, Mr. Morrison Mrs. F. X. D'Almada e Castro, Sr., writes: "It is not all the fault of Madame J. Masseboeuf, Messrs. F. the newspapers. It is not the fault L. Silva, C. M. Sequeira, A. V. Go- of his critics. It is his own fault or sano, L Carter, J. B. Jenkins, R. T. that of the people he permits to Ryder, 8. F. X. Plana. A. J. M. advise him. If an ex-king survives Rodrigues. Carlos Chan, E. M. Ro- abdication be must either fade cha, J. F. Tavares, W. Ogley, B. M. from the public eye or run the Marcal. F. A. Rozario, L. G. Cor- risk of trouble and criticism. Hedeiro. A. A. Crèstejo. Li Yat-chol, must choose. The Duke of Windsor L. M. Ozorto, H. M. Xavier, F. Col- has chosen to continue certain laço. I... 5. Castro, R. F. Luz, L E. forms of public activity. which ts. Remedios, C. d. Silva, J. O. Re- I think, a pity. But in that case niedios, A. P. Pereira and others. he must not complain if his The wreatha included one froin movements and activities are a "Hls Sorrowing Wife" and one subject of comment-even critical from "HL Sorrowing Sons and

Others Daughters."

from comment.

were Francis and Mattle, Peter and Al- bert, Mrs. T. E Pearce, Mrs. E Hassel, Madame Chiffon, Blanche van Langenberg, Margo, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stark, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Triggs, Mrs. M. Noronha, Mrs. Lewis, Blanche and Mrs. Pitten- drigh, Mrs. Smirke and family. Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Souza, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Ericksen, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.

Mrs. and family.

A Abraham Morse, Mrs. P. T. Rozario' and "His visits to the distressed areas family, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rocha, and his "Indications of impatience Chan Shlu-tsun, Chinese Operat- with the situation-and even with ing Staff of the Eastern Extension the Government-were bound to Telegraph Co., Book Office of the be pleasing to our people. But Hong Kong & Shanghal Bank and they were constitutionally dang- the Staff of China Underwriters. erous and not inconsistent with Ltd. which (quite possibly unjustly) he is credited. On the whole, it is best for constitutional royalty to be trained for the job, so that they will refrain from any active" in- terference with the work government, and keep well above public controversy."

"If I criticise him it is not because I wish to do so. Publicly and privately I met him more than once when he was Prince of Wales and King. If I may say so, ked him. I hoped that he would develop into a constitu- tional. discreet monarch blessed with a strong sense of public duty warm human sympathy. Unfortunately he did not fully maintain all these qualities,

and

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of

Referring to the Duke's aban- doned visit to the United States, Mr. Morrison writes:

In due course the United States visit was dropped. Humiliating. Who are the Duke's advisers? I do not know, but either they are very bad ones or he will not take good advice. If the Duke wants to study social problems he had far better quietly read books and get advice in private rather than put his foot in it in this way. Although what he is going to do with his knowledge I do not know, for he cannot be permitted to re-enter public life-in this ecam- try, at any rate,

ARMY OFFICERS IN DIVORCE CASES

War Office Order

The Army Council has advised unit commandera that all divores proceedings involving, a serving officer, either as respondent, or co-respondent, must be reported to the War Omce.

The Queen looked on with in- AS nineteen men and women were made doctors of the university by Lord Athlone.

Then, after a brief silence, the public orator (Professor Harold to Butler) asked the Chancellor

ΟΣ confer the honorary degree Doctor of Literature on the Queen. saying: "She has forged a new link of gold in the chain that binds the citizens of Great. Britain and the Dominions in one

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CHRISTMAS PARCEL MAIL FOR CANADA”

The Christmas Parcel Mall for Canada will be closed in the General Post Office and Kowloon Central Post Office at 11 am. on Friday, the 28th November per s.s. Empress of Japan,

This mail is due to arrive at Vancouver B.C. on the 14th December.

CHRISTMAS LETTER MAIL. FOR" GREAT BRITAIN

VIA SIBERIA

"

The Christmas Letter Mail (Letters and Postcards only) for rent Britain via Siberis will be closed in the General Post Office and Kowloon Central Post Office on Friday, the 20th November per .. Ranpura" as follows:-

Registered Mail Ordinary Mail

0.48 am. 16th November, 10.30 am. 18th November. This mail is expected to reach London on the 23rd December. Christmas and Now Year cards bearing not more than five written words and enclosed in open envelopes are accepted by the Post Office at the rate for printed matter. Lo. 6 cents per 2 ounces, for all countries.

Hongkong, China and Macao at 2 cents per 2 ounces. Envelopes must not be closed.

"The Public are reminded that the postage on Printed-Papers, Commercial Papers, Samples and Small Packets must be fully prepaid. Insufficiently prepaid Printed Papers, etc are NOT forwarded

Letters and Postcards for Europe and South America are forwarded "via Siberia" if so superscribed.

SWATOW

HiIPEONG, PAKHOE Bad Horo SHANGHAI and Fooogor STRAITS and EUROFE via Sunz (Letters)

and Papera London, 2-th Oct and London Parcela-London date 21st October

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common devotion to the Throne. Scotland has given many good gifts to England, but none is

THURSDAY valued as that daughter who is Samahui and Wuchow

Salyon now our Queen."

The Queen rose, and standing Amor before Lord Athlone bowed, her Kongmoon head as he placed over it the Manila...

Hoiho*, Pakhoi and Haiphong with russet scarlet hood lined brown silk of her degree. The

FRIDAY Queen adjusted her hood and Sarashni a Wnetow then gave her hand to Lord | Air Mail for North China, Slan & \ ¦

Athlone to kiss..

WEATHER REPORT

ROYAL OBSERVATORY HONG KONG

10.a.m., Nov. 24. Barometer, (at sea level), 30.22

iris.

Temperature. 58 F. Humidity, 63 per cent. Wind Direction, North. Wind Force (Beaufort), 1. Temperature; maximum yester day, 86 F.

Temperature: night, 53 F.

Rainfall for 24 hours, ending 10th, to-day, nil

minimum last

Total rainfall since January 1, 81.89.

Against an average of 83.74 ing. Sunset to-night, 5.38 p.m. Sunrise to-morrow, 8.42 a.m.

10 a.m., Nov. 24. Barometer (at sea level), 30.13. Temperature, 63. Humidity, 54. Wind Direction. North. Wind Force

(Beaufort), 2. Maximum tempera- | ture, 66. Minimum temperature, 53. Rainfall, nil.

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From "Nov: 25. to December 1, 1937.

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