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No. 24784. G*f*IX# BЯET HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1938.

MEMORABLE YEAR

REVIEWED'

Cathedral

FOREIGN FIRMS INDIGNANT

Annual Meeting Of St. John's Japanese Censorship

GOODWILL OFFERING SCHEME

· APPEAL

The general activities for the past year of St. John's Cathedral Church were reviewed by the Rev. H. W. Baines. Chaplain-in- charge of the Cathedral at the annual meeting. held in the Hall yesterday evening. Mr. Baines said 1937 had been a memor- able year, bringing with it three big crisis--cholera, typhoon He asked the Congregation to ring out the old year and war. and ring in the new. In co-operation in the work of God.

Mr. W. M. Barton touched upon the Goodwill Offering Scheme. In 1937 thate had, he said, been. 262 subscribers who contributed between them nearly $18,000, an average of under $5 per month. This year the budget showed an increase of $5,000 and he asked the gathering to see whether they could not, offer more, and for those who could not to bring more members into the fold. Because of a delay in the air to the Victoria Diocesan Con- service, Bishop Hall, who has been ference. visiting Manila, was unable to re- turn in time to preside at the meeting.

Amongst those who

attended "were His Excellency Major-General A. W. Bartholomew, General Officer Commanding_the_Troops, and Mrs.

Bartholomew.

Messrs. P. 8. Cassidy and J. H. R. Hance were elected Trustees and ,ex-Officio members of the Council. and the following were elected Council Members:-Mr. W. M. Bar- ton, Mr. 8. H. Dodwell, Mr. R. D. Gillespie, Lady MacGregor, 'Mr. ✪. Miskin, Mr. G. T. Padgett, Mrs. A. Woo, Mr. H. Owen-Hughes, Dr. S. 8. Strahan, Mr. E. Q. Stewart, Mr. F. G. Maunder, Mrs. Bartholomew. Mr. F. H. Kwok, Mr. P. E. Basket. Mr. T. H. King. Mr. 8. R. Kerr, Mr. A. S. Abbott, Mrs. A. K. ́ ́ Dibley, Capt. H. Hopkinson, Mr. K. W.

Messra. G. T. Anderson. C. Bitzer, D. J. Grozier, B. E. Flelder, J. C. M. Grenham, GA Herklots-L-B Holmes, R. Jones. A. Keown, F. Kwok, G. Ladd, L. Lim. T. Lunson, F. G. Maunder and G. K. Oliver were chosen as Sidesmen.–

Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Mat- thews were re-elected Auditors.

CHAPLAIN'S REVIEW "We shall not easily forget 1937." said the Rev. Baines, in his ad- dress. "Above all for as Chris- tians, it has been a year of trial and opportunity. It would be enay to attribute the failures of the past twelve months in obeying our commissions to the exceptional circumstances that were features. of them-cho'era, typhoon, war

"But such events are not really excuses, but crises. We are judged. by our ability to convert disaster

Salter, Miss J. Buckwell, and Dr. Ainto opportunity. V. Greaves. Of these, the 12 last-1 named will act as representatives ;

REV. J. L." WILSON

Cathedral's New Dean Duc On February 10

It was announced at yesterday's meeting of St. John's Cathedral Church that the Rev. J. L. Wilson, new Dean of the Cathedral, will arrive in Hong Kong of February 10, and arrangements are in hand to have him met by a representa- tive body of the Congregation at .the wharf.

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CHINESE RECAPTURE

CHANGCHIH

Linfen. Jan. 27. Chinese forces recently recap- tyred Changchih, a town about 25 miles north of Yuhslen in eastern Shansi after routing the Japanese there.-(Central News).

on Sunday, February 13, and a re- ception for him will be held on Monday, February 14, at 5.30.

The new Dean will take up re- Dean Wilson will be installed in sidence at Ava Mansiona. May the Cathedral after morning prayer Road.

SUNDAY SHOOTS POPULAR

The above photograph is a striking proof of the popularity of Sunday shooting among members of the Hong Kong Rifle Association. Not a vacant space at the firing-point!'

Announcement

Shanghai, Jan. 27.

A Japanese Army spokesmari announced tonight that is from tomorrow (Friday) coded messages will not be accepted from com- mercial or other firms, unless their Consular authorities first certify them sa reputable concerns. Firms using private or other non- standard codes must deposit a copy with the censors Should any Arm "show bad faith" (pre- sumably this means sending any message that is not what it pur- parts to be no further messages from them. whether in code or in plain language, will be accepted. Coded messages will not be accept- ed from Chinese firms who must use plain language.

INDIGNATION FELT

The first reaction among British and American firms to the Japan- ese censorship announcement one of indignation.

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Leading British businessmen interviewed by Reuter said that nothing would ever induce them to hand over their private codes. They point cut that the Chinese- Government had never" exercised the right to interfere with coded messages as far as British Arms were concerned, "nor nad they ever insisted on the production of code books. It is reliably understood that the American Consular au- thorities are likely to lodge a strong protest to. the Japanese. Embassy against this stipulation."

(Reuter).

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 18. 7/Bd. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-13/16

London Silver Market"

(Our Own Correspondent).

London, Jan. 27. London silver prices to-day were up 1/8 for "Spot" and fol- 1/18 for "Forward."- as

IoW:

Spot.... Forward.

Jan. 26. 20-1/8 ..19-15/16

Jan. 27. 20-1/4 20/-

TURNING THE PAGES

Page 2.-Court cases. Breach of contract.action. Alleged gunmen

in Court.

Page 3.-Ladies' page.

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AMBASSADOR GLAD

TO RETURN

Ambassador Rau Shih-ying (centre foreground) smiling de- lightedly as he came off the Empress of Asia yesterday. He was given a tumultuona welcome. (Photo: Yuen Chun Studio).

BRADMAN TO CAPTAIN

AUSTRALIAN TEAM

Programme For 1938 Tests In England

Melbourne, January 27,

Don Bradman (South Australia) has been chosen captain of the Australian cricket team to tour England this summer. Stan McCabe (New South Wales) is the vice-captain and other mem- bers of the team are

C. L. Bader (South Australia), Barnen (New South Wales). Barnett (Victoria), W: A Browis (Queensland), A. G. Chipperfield "(New South Wales), J. H«Fingleton (New South Wales), L. O'B. “ Fleetwood-Smith (Victoria). Hassot (Victoria), White, aw South Wales, E. L. McCormick (Victoria). F. Ward (South Austraila), Walker (South Australia), W. J. O'Reilly. (New South Wales) and Waite (South Australia).

SMALL-POX

EPIDEMIC

NEWCOMERS TO TESTS Of the above players Bradman, McCabe, Badcock, Brown, Chipper feld, Fingleton, Fleetwood-Smith, McCormick, Ward and O'Reilly took part in the 1936-7 Tests against

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ABSOLUTELY NO!"

Not Entrusted With Peace

Terms By Japanese Government

CHINESE AMBASSADOR

INTERVIEWED

"Absolutely no!" This was the emphatic answer given by His Excellency Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, Chinese- Ambassador: · to Тарел, when asked by our representative at a special interview granted to the "Dally Press" yesterday whether he had been entrusted by the Japanese Government with any peace terms or proposals to be communicated to the Central Government.

ROUSING

WELCOME

AT WHARF

"China cannot consider any pro- posals for peace," continued the Ambassador, "from whatever Japanese source they may pro- 'ceed, as long as Japan fails to re- gard China as her equal and res- tore full diplomatic relations with the Central Government, If the Japanese Government refuses to A dense throng of officials, bust look upon the National Govern- nessmen, students and journalists ment as the representative of the gave His Excellency Mr. Hou Shih- Chinese people, China must su- Jing, Chinese Ambassador. to tomatically cease to entertain Japan, a rousing welcome when he Japanese proposala." stepped ashore from the Empress The Ambassador said that he of Asia yesterday afternoon. The had decided to return to China demonstration was as spontaneous because his Government had de- as it was cordial Bareheaded and sired him to do so. It had not. walling happily, and obviously glad come about either because of of his homecoming. His Excellency oficial pressure in Japan or be- was repeatedly cheered as he cause it would be unsafe for him descended the gangplank at the to remain in that country. The head of a long line of officials who | Japanese Government; he stated, had gone on board to receive him. considered his departure the log-

The return of the Ambassador cal result

supostela

of their decision to

"portance, and his arrival in Hong China,

Kong, the Arst and only stop on "Are there many Chinese atifi in his Journey, had been keenly Japan?" asked our representative. awaited. The ship did not. berth "There are perhaps about 50,000 til 2.30 p.m., but long before the to 40,000 Chinese stilt resident in time a large crowd of eager Chinese Japan, Korea and Manchuria, were already patrolling up and said Ambassadör, Hsu. "A good " down the wharf determined to be number have previously returned the first to greet their distinguish to China. Those who remain may ed compatriot.

be considered to have some special

"

As soon as the gangplank was relations, as they are either mar-

CONTINUES GO. ("Gubby") Allen's team when secured, the crowd surged on bourdried to Japanese, or have been

Already 87 Deaths

Australia won the rubber after and besieged the Ambassador's born in Japan, or are of mixed losing the Arst two games. Brad-sulte. Only high oziciais, however, parentage. All our students, how- man returned the colossal average and a few accredited representa- ever, have come back.”

tives of overseas Chinese organisa, Fis tions were permitted to see Excellency,

of 90 runs for the series while Mc- Cabe's figures were 54.55 runs,

FIRST TEST AT NOTTS The programme for the 1938 Tests is as follows:-

First Test at Nottingham, June 10-15.

Second Test at Lord's, June 24-29 Third Test at Old Trafford, July B-13.

Although mass vaccination, of school children and of employees. of Government and business on- ces is proceeding, and over 30,000 free vaccinations have been car- ried out since January 1, large numbers of small-pox cases are being reported daily..

Twenty-two fresh сабе of small-pox were reported during 20-25,--(Reuter). the. 24

hours ended midnight. total Wednesday. bringing the since January 1 to 169. With 13 more deaths, fatalities now num- ber 87.

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Fourth Test at Leeds, July 22-27. Fifth Test at The Oval, August

CORRECTION

CONSENTS TO INTERVIEW

Fressmen were at Arst told that His Excellency had been suffering from insomnia and could not give any interviews until he had had sufficient rest, but later in response to insistent demand Ambassador Hsu graciously consented to hold a short, press conference in the vessel's main lounge before he dis embarked.

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CRAIGIE HAS INTERVIEW

Tokyo, Jan 28. The Japanese newspapers liave hitherto not" commented on the British Ambassador, Sir Robert Craigie's hour interview with the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs today. It is understood that they further discussed the Ladybird in- cident and assaults on Eritish po- lice in Shanghai-(Reuter),

In our report yesterday of the Pare 4-Radio programmes. Gra-

case at the Central Magistracy<in vity of foreign situation. Japan's virulent in the residential area of with possession of heroin pills, we' tottering finances Americans Victoria. Of the 43 cases report-stated that Mr. A. Hutton Potts, under arrest.

ed last week. 33 occurred there. Page 5-Today's screenings. No- In the past few

who gave evidence, was a partner days, many velty for Colony. Pioneers' route. Peak residents have been vac

In the firm or Benjamin and Potts. We have since learned from Mr. Page 6.-President upsets Wall St. cinated at the St. John Ambu- Potts that at no time was he a Humans freeze to death. Biglance post at the Upper Peak partner in the firm mentioned and R.A.F. airport in Near East. Tram Station.

that he has been conducting his Tax-weary Japanese,

own business, in which he is sole partner, under his own name since 1828.

The outbreak has proved most which four Chinese were charged SOLDIER "SEIZED" ON GANGPLANK

Page The Bervices. New Regl- ment for Colony. Reorganisation of Government financial depart- ments:

Page &--Leading Article: Not sucn a phantom. Pretty' wedding.

Personal paragraphs.

Page 9.China's sound finances.

American Embassy official as-

saulted. British -G.O.C. injured.

U:8. Army increase...

Fage 10.-Sporting

news and

notes. Yesterday's matches des- cribed. Local football

Progress of HKRA

teams,

Page 11-Home soccer results. Page 12.-Financial ' news. Dally share... quotations. Philippine Mining News.

Page 18-Entries for second day of Annual Race Meeting. Japan's Soviet scare.

Pages 14 and 15-Shipping news. Advertized sailings; arrivals; vessels. due; in radio touch. Weather and tides. Directory, ~ Fare 16 Rifle Council meeting. Cricket Notes.. Danish Prinice in mishap.

In addition to small-pox, two cases of diphtheria, one of cere- bro-spinal fever and five of dysen- tery were reported for Wednesday,

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We regret the error.

Ambassador's Greetings To "Daily Press"

孖那西報主持議

HSU SHIH-YING

"AMBASSADİUR EXTRAORDINAIRE ET PLÉMIPOTENTIAIRE

DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE CHINOISE

Han Shih yang

TOKIO

"You are upholding the cause of justice!" wrote Ambassador Hen Shih-ying across bla card and händed it to our representative with his compliments in appreciation of our efforts to fre the truth during these past critical months, "|

MADE TO SIGN UP ON THE SPOT

Corporal Lowe, IE, had a surprise reception awaiting him when he walked down the gangplank from the troopship Danera yesterday.

Awaiting him were Spr. Corkhill and Spr. Sharpe, members of the Football Belection-Committee, Royal Engineers, here. They produced a form and before he actually touched local soll the newcomer was asked to "sign on the dotted line.”

This formality completed, Bpr. Corkhill, form in hand, dashed away, to the' office of. Mr. Carter, Hon. Secretary of the Hong Kong Football A580- ciation and registered the new. player, leaving 8pr. Sharpe to explain to Cpl. Lowe, what it was all about!

According to the rules of the Association a player must be registered 48 hours prior to a match before he is eligible to play.

For the past couple of days the Sappern, who are holders- of the Junior Football Shield, have been worrying about "an inside-left for their game with the Navy at Causeway Bay on Saturday,

They had almost given up the search when they heard “ that Cpl. Lowe was "coming: out on the Trooper" and then

the two energetic members of the selection committee." laid their plans to corner their

They managed this with not a minute to spare but they are now breathing freely again, happy" in the knowledge that they will have a team that will take some beating on Baturday.

Cpl. Lowe will have to be at his best form to live up to ex- pectations. Word had been re- ceived in the Calony prior to his arrival that he had played for the Southern Command at Home (at Inside-left) and also for the Royal Engineers, Alder- shot. So great things are ex- pected of him.

They say he is equally at home at either inside-left or the wing position and he is also. reputed to "pack” a tremen- dous "left" kiet.