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HEROIN PILL FACTORY

DISCOVERED IN EUROPEAN'S RESIDENCE Amazing Story Of Servants' Alleged Activities

An amazing story of the sudacious and Ingenious use of a well-known local European resident's house as a heroin pill fäe- «lory by members of his own household staff was told at the Cen- texi Magistracy yesterday when, before Mr. C. B. Burgess, Wone Hot, 37, unemployed. Wong Kam, 30, gardener, Yuan Sung, 38, wi- dow, and Ng Tuet, 29, cook-toy, were charged with possession of heroin pills at High House," Mount Davis Road, on January 9. “High House" is the Hong Kong residence of Mr. A. Hutton Palts, partner of the Brm of Benjamin and Potts. It was alleged by the Crown that during the absence of Mr. Polis the first three defendants were cäught red-handed in the servants' quarters of the house "making herðin pilis

Mr. John Whyatt, Assistant at- phatties alight and pills were being Storney-General, prosecuting,' said | dried. First defendant, Mr. Potta' that about 8.30 am. on January 9, gardener, and the woman were en- Revenue Officer J. L. Stephens and gaged variously in making the pills. a party of Chinese detectives went The former was alling envelopes to "High. House”, on information re- with pills, the latter was gumming celved. They entered the servants' down these and the woman was ́quarters and Mr. Stevens went up. | handling a counting-board.

a flight of stairs and into a room which was allocated to the cook

and the chauffeur,There be found a heroin pill factory in full blast

Mr. Stevens telephoned Chief and,

Preventive Officer Buller pending his arrival, continued vestigations. He went into be main part of the house and, in the

NINE CHATTIES "There was a long tray with nine i «

CHRIST CHURCH MEETING

Need For Hall Stressed

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Eleven Perish As Paris Arms|

BRITISH SHIP FINED £88 Entered Japanese Fortified Zone

Yokohama, Jan. 26. The British steamer: Marion Moller was fined 1,500 gen 1881 in the Procurators Court on а charge of having violated the Military Secrets Protection Law.

The vessel was found anchored in Tokyo Bay on January 8 in a fortified zone in the neighbour- hood of Kanada. Inmlura Penta- sula. She was ordered to go to. Yokohama where investigations were carried out by Tokyo fortia- ed zone. officials and local gendarmes.

Although the Captain explained that he had been forced to take refuge in Kanada Bay because of heavy winds and seas, the Marion Moller was detained at Yokohama pending. investigation

KOWLOON BUS INCIDENT

European Boy's Narrow Escape

PRESENCE OF MIND OF CONDUCTOR

What might have resulted in a serious accident on the No. 5 bus route

Kowloon yesterday evening was arrested through the presence of mind of a conductor and driver employed, by the Kow- Iron Motor Bus Company.

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TRADE RECORDS BROKEN

HONG KONG AND IMPERIAL

| PREFERENCE

Substantiating Claims

The following important state- ment on the question of Imperial Preference, as it applies to Hong Kong, was yesterday issued by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce:-

Bus No. 88 was going along Carnarvon Road about 5.15 p.m. and had stopped "af" the foot of The best method of substan- the hill before turning intim-

tiating claims to Imperial Pre- berley Road for passengers to ference on goods manufactured! sight. A short distance after it

in Hong Kong, and exported to restarted a European boy attempt- other parts of the British Empire. ed to jump on to the bus but. has been the subject at cor- missed the stepinging..des-respondence for some time be perately to the bandle at the entrance, he was dragged for 2 few yards. He was hardly visible from that part of the bus where the conductor was, but the latter which, decided on a summary trial apparently sensed something was

and rather than postponing the case

quickly pulled the by handing it

communication-cord-a-number of over to the Criminal Court..

Results of the proceedings were given by the Yokohama #zeri- darmerie to the Procurators Court

The authorities, it is understood, conferred with the Minister of Justice. Mr. Shiono, after which It was decided not to conscate the vessel but to accept the Cap tain's plea of heavy weather, and impose a fine. Better

wrong

times.

The driver braked sharply and none too soon, for the boy's hold was slipping and he was in danger of falling under the wheels of the vehicle.

The lad then climbed in. badly shaken. Except for rather severe razing of the knee he was none the worse for his experience.

Store Explodes HSUCHOWFU BATTLE OF

Paris, Jan. 28. Eleven persons were killed JA "We need some place, in or near two terrific explosions this morn- the centre of our parochial district, } ing in the state-owned Pyrotechni-"

Bunday where we can hold our

cal Laboratory in the suburb of Schools, and our committee meet-Ville Jult. What caused the ings, where our wolt cubs

explosions were grenades and meet, and where we can dance and } other explosives that were seized play together,""sald the Rev. David | during raids on arms depots of Rosenthall yesterday, when he pre- jided at the annual meeting of

can

the "csar" organisation, which

were in the course of being moved

Christ Church. Kowloon Tong. to the Versailles artillery range Amongst those present were Mr. A."} after examination by the munic-

E. Lee (Hon Secretary); Miss R. | pal analyst.

Mow Fung (Hon. Treasurer), and

7. Mr. R. Ashton Hill.

A great columa of smoke as-

cended to the sky. and all

In his report on the work of the windows of houses in the neigh- Church during the past year. Mr. | bourhood were shattered. The fil gave a comprehensive monthly survey of the activities of the church, and also reported. on the Christ Church Fellowship and the Cholz.

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dead include two photographers attached to the law courts. two chemists and seven soldiers.→- Reuter.

In conclusion, Mr. Hlll sald:- It is not for us to thank those As priest of Christ Church I am who bave done something to fur heir to a wealth of fine and loyal ther God's Kingdom. It is not our churchmanship, and in my heritage practice here to do so, yet we must I count most precious the work in mention those who have helped the past and for the future of with our services during the past those who have had the care of the year. These include The Bishop. parish affairs until I came. It is teg M. V Halward, Rev. L. L. Nash, a rare privilege" to take over a 9. J. R. Higys. Rev. C. B. R Sar-parish whose life has been directed Archdeacon de Voll of New for so long from within itself. The Wa, Fr. Souder, and Rev Cyril lovely church which we now wor- OWD.

ship in is a beautiful legacy which

Mr. Hul also read the Sunday | those who come after us will have School report by Mrs. F. E- E. Book

er, Superintendent.

cause to thank this congrégation, and your faith for. There is good reason to hope that in a very short Addressing the gathering. Rev. time now it will be cleared of debt.

enthall said, in part:--

PRIEST'S SPEECH

(Continned on Paze 9).

VITAL IMPORTANCE". 300,000 Chinese Troops Concentrated

EXECUTION OF HAN FU-CHU APPROVED BY ARMY

Hankow, January 26.“

High Chinese coramanders on the Lunghai and Peiping-Hankow 'Raliway fronts yesterday held a joint conference to discuss measures to meet the coming Japanese offensive on Hsuchowin, also the pos- sible Japanese advance along the Lunghai Railway..

After addressing officers and men at Pengpu, General LI..Tsung- jen, Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese forces on the Tlenisin- Pukow Ballway, returned to suchow late last night. Reports from various fronts indicate that news of the execution of General Han Fu-chu, former Governor of Shantung. has brought general approval from the army. Meanwhile General Li Tsung-Jen has been appoint- ed Governor of Anhwei Province la succession to General Chiang Tso-pin in order to facilitate General LI Tsung-Jen's military opera Lions.

Authoritative sources in Hankow state that the Government bas completed the concentration of 300,000 troops for the defence of Hsuchowiu. It is stated that the Chinese Government is deter- mined to defend suchowfu for it is regarded that the forthcoming Hsuchowfa battle is of vital importance in the final outcome of the Sino-Japanese conflict.

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tween the Secretary of State for the Colonies. the Hong Kong Government and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

The Secretary of State bas de- cided that manufacturers' claims to preference on all goods manu- factured in Hong Kong and exported to all parts of the Em- pire, shall be supported by certi Acates by recognised accountants to the effect that after examing tion of the inward invoices and manufacturing records of the factory they are satisfed that the goods contain not less than a specified Empire content.

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1937 Figures Reveal

Boom In Hong Kong

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JAPAN BADLY HIT

The combined values of the Colony's imports and ex- ports of merchandise (excluding treasure) during the year 1937 amounted to $1,084,4 millions (£66.9 millions sterling), as com- pared with $863.3 millions (£50,8 millions) in 1936, and $636.0 millions (£61.4 millions) in 1935.

In terms of local currency the total visible trade of the Colony Increased by 350 per cent, la 1937 as compared with 1936, and by 70.5 per cent, as compared with 1935,

In terms of sterling the total visible trade increased by 32.2 per cent. in 1937 as compared with 1936, and by 9.0 per sent, as compared with 1935.

(It should be noted that average T.T. sterling rate for 1937 was Is, 2.13/16d; 1936; ls. 3.3/10d.; and. 1935; 1x. 11.5/16).

Trade in Hong Kong during 1937 Broke all records, figures Issued by the Statistical Branch of the Imports and Exports De- partment revealed yesterday.

Comparative figures for the month of December provide strik- ing evidence of the extent to which Japan's trade has suffered. In December, 1936, Japan's share of imports smounted to $7.687,- 643; last month the figure stood at $1,198,121." Hor exports de- creased from $2.151,390 to $721,583.

Imports of merchandise totalled imports accounting for $336.4 5817.1 (£38.1) millions in 1937 as millions as compared with "972,7 $462,4 (£28.5) millions in 1936 and $38.8 millions compared with millions in 1936 and $385.0 (£35:3)

in 1935, and exports $385,2 millions millions in 1935; whilst exports

as compared with $143.8 millions totalled $467.3 (£28.8) millions in in 1938 and $218.8 milioni in 1995. 1937 as compared with $350.9 (£221) millions in 1938 and £nto (£26.1 millions in 1935

*** NOTICE 138UED In preparation for bringing the In terms of local currency" tm- system into fords, the ports of merchandise in 1837 in- Buperintendent of Imports and creased by 36.4 per cent, as com- Exports has already issued apared with 1938, and by 69.1 per notice to manufacturers, and the cent, as compared with 1935; whilst Hong Kong General Chamber of exports increased by 35.2 per cent. Commerce desires to impressas compared with 1936; and by 12.3 upon all manufacturers who wish per cent, as compared with 1935. to continue supplying goods for In terms of sterling vaine im- export under Imperial Preference ports of merchandise increased by and Textiles Quotas legialation | 33.7 per cent, in 1937 as compared the urgency of getting in touch it once with accountants,

Manufacturers who are not at present keeping adequate records will be shown how to do so, in order that. from China New Year.

with 1938 and by 7.9 per cent, as compared with 1935; whilst exports increased by 30.3 per cent. in 1937

The following comparative table aboys total vaines, of Imports, and exports of merchandise and also of treasure during the years 1937 and 1936:-

IMPORTS

Merchandise Treasure

Total

1937 1936

$ 617,063,967 452,350,103 386,148,958 72,728,408

1.003.512,922 525,078,601

EXPORTS

1937 *

1936

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Treasure

as compared with 1836, and by 10.3 Merchandise per cent. as compared with 1935.

Total movements of treasure business done amounted to $781.6 millions in 1937 recorded in such a form that

the

as compared with $216.5 millions in

accountants can draw up costings 1936 and $234.7 millions in 1935:

and holy or to Empire content. or, in the case of piece" goods, that the cloth WES woven Onished in Hong Kong from yarn spur In another part of the Empire.

RECORDS NEEDED

and VISITORS CROWD

SYDNEY FOR CELEBRATIONS

For the purpose of thear certi- ficates. the accountants Twat have at their disposal records for an adequate perlud. It will be of

Sydney, Jan. '20. Leading representatives of other

no use for a manufacturer, toStates of Australia and the Bri- apply at the last moment for a certificate on the basis of busi- news done in a short period.

At an early date, the Imports and Exports Department will open a new list of registered factories. (Continned on Page 8.)

COLDER

WEATHER

Temperature Drops

tish Empire attended the opening of the 150th anniversary celebra-

Sydney Harbour Alled with warships, including four American cruisers, a French sloop, an Italian warship as well as ships of the

Australian Fleet.

Total

467,322.721 350,864,787 395,220.524 143,815.433

882,649,245 494,880,220

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AWARDS BY

CARNEGIE

INSTITUTE

P.W.D. Architect To Study Town Planning

London, Jan. 26. The Colonial Office announces a number of awards by the Carnegie

Institute whereby officers. In the

able

to

Colonial Office will be further studies, in their respective spheres.

The Royal Air Force flying beste which flew from England to Sydney to attend the celebrations yester- day flew over Sydney in formation Superintendent

Dr. C. J. Austen. Medical

'of with planes of the Australian Air colony, Fiji, will

the leper tour leper Force, followed by ten machines colonies in Egypt. Malaya and from the American cruisery.

the Philippines, while Mr.". W. H Sydney is crowded with visitors Owen, B.Sc. ARIBA, architect especially from New Zealand.---- Heuter Bulletin Service.

While military.experts agree that the Japanese forces even- tually will be able to capture Hsuehowtu they are of the oplaton that the Chinese forces in the forthcoming engagement will be able to indict such heavy casualties on the Japanese forces that the Chinese will have a good chance of winning a signal victory in this decisive battle between Chinese and Japanese forces in the Eastern Hupeb Province if the Japanese forces advance along the Yangtse to- wards Hankow, the present nerve centre of the Chinese Government, EXCELLENT MORALE OF creasingly difficulty to deal with

CHINESE TROOPS.

the situation with the Chinese Hankow, Jan. 26. forces now under a united com- According to a traveller, who ar- mand. It is claimed that if the rived in Hankow yesterday after Japanese forces should attack touring the Tientsin-Pukow Rail- Haushowfu they will have to cope cooler weather set in yesterday After a few “aummerish” days, way. Lunghal Railway, and Fel- with Chinese forces in the ping-Hankow Raliway fronts, the

afternoon and by 2 p.m., the tom- vicinity of Wuhu and Hangcherature had dropped by over 11 PING PONG Page 9 Midland Bank annual morale of the Chinese troops on

while Chinese forces in north." meeting. New Governor-General the North China fronts is excel- Hanan and Shanal will also give onlyTM 48 degrees above the max- degrees to 63.8 degrees, which is for North China? Violent night-lent. Under the capable leader- the Japanese there much trouble mum recorded on Tuesday night. ing in Abyssinia. Strange pheno-ship of General Li Tsung-Jen the

TURNING THE PAGES

Page 2-Court cases. Servant bound

and gagged. ́·

- Page 3.-Food page. Reduction of wages opposed in Washington. Chinese art will last. (Page 4)–Radio programmes. Two adventurous. Britons, A: Navy Joke. Blithplace of Rhodes. Page 5.Today's screenings. Lon

don brary for blind. Local

estates..........

ing. Correspondence. Personal paragraphs.

menon.

Page 108porting news and notes. Yesterday's matches described. Home football forecast..

Fare 11.-Entries for first day or

Annual Race Meeting. Page 12-Financial news. Daily share quotations. Japan's war bill mounting.

defences along the Tientsin-Pukow Rallway and also the Lungħal Railway, are said to be extremely well organised. The populace, he says, have such confidence in the. ability of the Chinese forces to re- pel the Japanese attacks, that many Shantung and Honan re- fugees have been seen returning to their homes. General Han Fu-chu's troops have been giving Pages 14' and 15.--Shipping news.

an excellent : Rocount of them- Advertised sailings; arrivals; | selves in this, sector following the vessels due; in radio': 'touch.

Weather and tides. Directory.

Page 6.—America's naval building programme to be broadened. Anxiety over three Britons. America and South Africa may | Pare 13-Japan looking for credita, Join boycott move, Hainan aborigines to fight Japan

Page 7 The Services. Record f

Exchange market.

dividend. Forthcoming weddings. | Fare 16.-Training gallops at the

bullion imports, Faster Empire maila, Hong Kong Tramways

Pare B-Leading Article: Land of the Rising (2) Gun Rifle Shoot-

*Valley. Yesterday's yachting. Hockey matches.

report of the execution of General Han Fu-chu, who had refused to night.......

The traveller related that the Japanese are" finding it: Ini

-Reuter.

THE DOLLARTM

T.T. ON LONDON: 1a. 7/86. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-16/10

London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent).

London, Jan. 26. London liver prices to-day were up 1/8 sa follow:

Jan, 25,

Spot...........20/- Forward.....19-13/18

Jan. 24. 20-1/8- 19-15/16

ASSOCIATION

in the Public Works Department, Hong Kong, will study town plan...... ning and slum clearing in Britain.

-Reuter's Bulletin Service

30 DEAD: BARCELONA AIR RAID

A meeting of the Ping Pong A feature of yesterday's weather Association was held. yesterday lay in the fact that the tempera-evening when the following officials ture was 18 : degrees 'above the

Barcelona, Jan. 28. were elected:-President, Chung average for January,/

The city was again bombed this. Wing-kwong: Vice-President, morning when twelve Insingent Tuesday's maximum temperature T-hung: Secretaries, Yee King planes dropped 30 bombs in the of 13 degrees was the highest re-Kwong, Ho Chung-tak and Max Tal- corded since December 11, and was ling.

central and southern parts of Bar- -11- degrees, higher than the max-

celona, Killing 30 and wounding over 50. imum temperature on Monday.'--

Even higher temperatures were recorded yesterday, the mercury at the Royal Observatory attaining 75 degrees at noon, the warmest Janu- ary weather since 1931, but, in the afternoon, a cool change came; "and at night it was really chilly'

"Colder" is the weather forecast for today,

It was decided to extend the date for entries in the Ping Pong League to February 7.

BADMINTON LEAGUE

The attack lasted only a couple of minutes and the inhabitants hardly had time to seek cover. ---Reuter's Bulletin derside

Club de Recreio caused a mild they went down to St. John's by surprise in the "B" Division of the six games to three. This was ther Badminton League last night when only match on the card.