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Hongkong Daily Press.

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No. 24799. 號拾玖佰柒仟肆萬式第日陸初月元年戊 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1938. ATX Price

ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY

ANNUAL BALL

Traditional Ceremonial At Peninsula Hotel

GOVERNOR ATTENDS

Traditional pomp and ceremony characterised the annual ball

of the Society of St. George, held in the Peninsula Hotel last night, the Roof Garden and Rose Room being decorated beautifully for the occasion.

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His Excellency the Governor, attended by Capt. Batty-Smith, A.D.C., and Mr. G. Treverton, Private Secretary, was amongst those who attended. The Ball opened at 9.30 p.m. with an official procession made up of the President, Mr. G. S. Archbutt and His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Stanley Dodwell, vice-president and the following past presidents;-Lt. Col. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Messrs. B. R. B. Hancock, T. E Peace, E. Cock and Sir Vandeleur" Grayburn.

WILL TAKE OVER COMMAND TODAY

Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble

Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble.

'K. C. B.. who arrived in the Colony on Thursday, will take over Com- mand of the China Station from Vice-Admiral L

Crabbe. G. E.

C.B this morning, when Sir Percy will hoist his flag in H.M.S. Cum- berland.

Northcote The procession was accompanied | Str, cot to have Lady by an escort of eight Beefeaters and with us tonight, and regret the they were met in the Ballroom by circumstances which prevent her Mrs. Archbutt, Mrs. T. E Pearce, being here. We wish her a safe Mrs. E. Cock, Mrs. H. B. L. Dow-journey and a speedy return. To biggin, Mrs, Stanley Dodwell, Mrs. you, Sir. and to Lady Northcote I A. W. Bartholomew, Mrs. J. D. hid a hearty welcome to the Colony. Danhy and Mrs. W. A. Cornéli

We hope that you will find health and happiness in this beautiful Island. We are particularly grati-the "Calliope." Director or"Opera-

President's Speech

Mr. G. S. Archbutt, the president, said:-

Ladies and Your "Excellencies,

of St. Gentlemen,-On behalf Cleorge's Society I bid all our guests a hearty welcome. We are sorry,

EXHIBITION OF CHINESE PRODUCTS

Many Manufacturers Represented

DR. KOTEWALL'S SPEECH

A large variety of Chinese goods, representing the products of over

Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble is aged 58 and during the war com- manded the cruisers "Achilles" and "Courageous," and In June

1918

MACAO RACE MEETING

Final Selections

By Last Quarter"

The following are the Anal

selections for the Macao" Race meeting, to be held tomorrow:---

IRACE. I Hohenfels Courer Blen Fairy Ank

KACE 2 Merry Maker Fairy Ousel Hopefuller

RACE 3

Mac's Adventure

Gold Sovereign Copper Idol

RACE 4 Shanghai 4 Shih Yin Grand Meadow Eve.

-RACE 5

Gold Coin

Voltaire

National Spirit

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Bed that you have horicured us by tions Division, 1928-30, and of TWO NEW PLANES

becoming our Patron, thus signify-Naval Equipment, 1931-32. ing your interest in our activities. The Society is fortunate in having as its Patron a member of an old Devonshire Family distinguished for its Services to the Country.

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THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 15. 2.7/8d. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 31.

Landon Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent).

London, Feb. 4. London silver prices today were up 1,8 as follows:-

Feb. 3

Feb. 4 20-1/8 20-1/4 19-13/16 19-15/18

Spot Forward

Sir Since 1935,

Percy Noble has been Fourth Sea Lord and Chief of Supplies and Transport. From 1932 to 1934, he was Rear- Admiral commanding the Second Cruiser Squadron. In 1929, Admiral Noble was Naval A.D.C. to King.

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CANTON FEARS

FEARS ALLAYED

CIVIL SERVANTNO INTERNAL TROUBLE” SAYS GEN. WU TE-CHEN

RETIRING

Mr. C. A: Grimes

Mr. C. A. Grimes, chief drafts- man of the Public Works Depart- ment, accompanied by Mrs. Grimes, leaves for Home on retirement by the sa Chitral today after 26 years' residence in the Colony,

Mr. C. A. Grimes (Photo. Ming Yuen),

JAPANESE INTENSIFY AIR

ATTACKS IN SOUTH CHINA

Events have moved rapidly in Canton in the past two days but reports to hand early this morning revealed that anxiety among the inhabitants, caused by unfounded rumours of internal disturbances, had been allayed.

Following the notification by the Chinese military authorities on Thursday night for all foreign shipping to leave the Pearl River, martial jaw was declared in the city. This was followed yester- „ day morning by the most intensive aerial bombing activities by Japanese planes since the September bombings.

When foreign ships left Canton yesterday morning, however, they found, on reaching the barrier, that they were not allowed to pass and were obliged to return to Canton,

Gen. Wa Te-chen, Governor of Kwangtung, informed Reuter's correspondent last night that there was no truth whatever in re- ports of internal dissension in Canton.

He stated precautionary measures had been taken because of Information received that Japanese bombing, would be intensified.

BOMBS KILL 50 FURTHER BIG RAIDS EXPECTED

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Canton Feb. 4.

The Japanese today also bombed the rallways while six bombs were dropped near a market place in Details of the Japanese activities Fatshan, killing 50 persons and

.. Canton, Feb. 4.

in other parts of Kwangtung are wounding a large number.--(Reu-

still scant, but the general belief teri.

..

is that South China must expect

RAILWAYS BOMBED similar visitations frequently. 'Bev

Shanghai, Feb."4", Mr. Grimes arrived in Hongeral bombs were dropped on either

The Japanese navy spokesman A party of mechanics under the

Kong in November 1911, as a direction of Mr. C. B. BurmoodDraftsman in the Corps of Royal the second bar, according to a lady planes subjected the highways and side of the river between here and today announced that Japanese have completed the work of as Engineers and left the Service as thesembling two Beechcraft hospital Chief Draftsman, China Command passenger aboard the Macao steam-railways leading to Cariton to

planes at Kai Tak. The planes, in May, 1918, to take up an ap-

er which was compelled to turn heavy bombing and also bombed back at the barrier by the military the military headquarters at Amoy. which cost about $18,000 (0.5.)

pointment in the Public Works

-(Reuter).

MR. HSU SHIH.YING LEAVES FOR HANKOW

each, have been ordered by the Department as Overseer. In 1971 aboard & Chinese launch. She wit- Chinese Red Cross. Flying tests are now being conducted and the machines will be delivered within

the next few days.

Painted white, with a red cross on elther side and on top and un-

of seating four persons, a pilot, co- pilot and two doctors. There is also space for a stretcher. Full medical equipment will be carried.

he was made. Overseer, 1st Class, and five years later was Acting Chief Draftsman, this appointment being substantiated in 1930.

Mr. Grimes served several years

'AMOY ATTACKED.

Manila, Feb. 4. Nine are dead and more than

nessed the Japanese planes power dive and bomb the countryside in tonations were audible for miles ten injured at Amoy as the result the vicinity of Whampoa. The de-

around. A large piece of shrapnel of thirty bomba dropped yesterday. passed through the roof of a Bri-by three Japanese planes, accord-

The planes raided 'the port seven times starting early in the morning and lasting until 3 p.m., destroying 50 houses. Japanese warships bombarded Amoy at nine a.m. to- day. No details are available.

derneath, the planes are capable in the Hong Kong Volunteers and ton's house at Pakhoktùng, a few ing to very reliable reports reach-

HK. Defence Corps and was later miles to the south of Canton where ing Manila.

lady missionaries reside. It is in charge of the Sharpshooters

He will understood that several sples have Company, Police Reserve.

an exceptional been shot during the past few days, be remembered as

Another was arrested in front of marksman, both with rifle and re- volver.

the Shameen bridge this morning. (Continued on Page 7)

Yesterday evening a stray bul let at. Tungshan entered the house of a German resident who was uninjured. Yesterday's anxiety which result- Five Japanese warships made two ed in martial law being pro-attacks on the Bocca Tigris. Forts. now allayed. It is at the mouth of the Fear River,

Mr. Hau Shih-ying. Chinese Am- bassador to Japan, who arrived here from Japan aboard the Em- press of Asia on January 27, left for Hankow yesterday morning by a Eurasia plane. He was accom- Equipped with high-powered en panied by Mr. Shao Yu-lin, Chin-gines, the planes have a top speed of 240 miles an hour, while the ese Consul-General at Yokohama, Mr. Sun Li-fu, Chinese Consul at normal speed is about 210 miles. Kobe, and Mr. Hu Mai, Secretary They are fitted with wireless to to the Chinese, Embassy at Tokyo. enable them to contact Red Cross

A group of Chinese Government stations on the ground. officials, including representatives DETAINED IN

of General Wu Te-chen and Dr. H. H. Kung, saw Ambassador Hsu SINGAPORE off at the aerodrome says Central

80 manufacturers, are on view at JAPANESE

the Exhibition of Chinese Products.

now

being held

at St.

College.

Paul's

The Exhibition was officially opened by the Hon. Dr. R. H.

Kotewall yesterday morning in the

presence of a large gathering of Documents Seized By

Police In Raid

visitors. Dr. Kotewall was met on arrival by Mr. "Ip Lan-chuen, chairman, Dr. Law Yaw-chit of the Y.M.C.A. and Mr. Hon Bin-hin. secretary. After Dr. Kotewall had cut the red ribbon which stretched across the entrance to the grounds. the gathering assembled in the compound of the College, where Singapore.

Singapore. Feb. 4. European officers of the Police Special Branch today raided a house in the Japanese quarter in

Mr. Ip Lan-chuen extended а The police seized documents hearty welcome to Dr. Kotewall and detained two Japanese for in- and also thanked him on behalf of terrogation.

the organising committee for his The reason for the rald is not kindness in performing the open-known though it is officially stated it was not in connection

ing ceremony.

Addressing the gathering in Chi-with the manoeuvres.-(Reuter), nese. Dr. Kotewall said that it was very encouraging to know that over

40 per cent. of the exhibits were shipping centre of first-class im- manufactured in Hong Kong. It portance but was also suitable for was proof, he said, that Hong Kong the manufacturing industry.

was not only a distributing and

Ji

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TURNING THE PAGES

Page 2-Armed robbery charge. Page 9-Travellers tell of Canton

congress eludos. Davis Cup draw.

Theosophical Society. Traffic events. Cotton accidents. Dispute over house. Page 3-Church Page.

Page 4.-Radlo programmes.

Pare 5-Cinema notices. Lady Drummond Hay in Singapore. King to visit India. Page 6-Aldershot Tattos.

York World's Fair. British en- gineers defend caution.

Page 7-The Services.

Page 8-Leading article: War of principles. It gossip we must. Malayan review, AD.C. play.

Page 10-Sport notes and news.

Teams for week-end.

Page 11-Volunteer orders, Page 12-HX. Stock exchange.

Philippine mining news.

Page 13.National mobilisation in Japan. Anti-piracy and Italy. Bomb thrown into newspaper office.

Pages 14 and 15-Shipping news. advertised mailings; Arrivals: vessels dus; in radio touch. Weather and tides. Directory. Page 16-Boxing story. Badmin-

ton results.

New

News.

The Chinese Red Cross is al- ready provided with four of these machines, which have proven to be of invaluable service during the

past few months.

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VISIT DENIED

(Reuter).

JAPANESE ATTACKS REPULSED

Canton, Feb. 4.

Paris, Feb. 4. The Ministry of Marine dentes claimed, is that the French cruisers Georges pointed out that any excitement this morning but were successfully Leygues, Montcalm and Gleire are in Canten necessitates military epulsed by the Chinese garrison:"

vigilance.--(Reuter). to visit Singapore.-(Reuter).

SCENES AT FANLING HUNT MEET' LAST SUNDAY

The first attack was made at 6.15 a.m. when three Japanese warships steamed up near the fortifications and opened a barrage on the Chin"i ese positions, hurling no fewer than 30 shells ashore. All the shells fell In open fields.

The Chinese forta returned the Are, forcing the Japanese vessels to withdraw.

At 10.05 a.m. two other Japanese warships made a second attack on the forts. After firing about 10 shells, they steamed away.

It is reported that these two war- ships later shelled Po On district but details are not avaliable..... (Central News).

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RUMOURS UNFOUNDED

Hankow, Feb. 4. Rumours of trouble in Canton are absolutely unfounded,, accord- Ing to fficial quarters here. A high official here this afternoon tele- phoned Governor Wu Te-chen who reported that the nervousness of Canton was due to the Japanese threat to "bomb the entire city of Canton today" hence the precau- tionary measures of the Chinese authorities.-(Reuter).

TRAIN TRAVELLERS FRUM CANTON INTERVIEWED - SKE PAGE 9.

15 CASES OF SMALL-POX

Fifteen

cases of smail-pox, 11. from the Victoria registration dis- trict, three, from Kowloon and one from Shaukiwan, were notified for the 24 hours ended midnight Thursday.

Other returns were three cases of cerebro-spinal fever, two of dysentery, were also notiflød.