1939-03-09 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY. PRESS

THREAT TO FOREIGN INTERESTS IN NORTH CHINA BY JAPANESE

NEW. TRADE EXCHANGE

REGULATIONS

TIENTSIN, Mar. 8 (Renter)-A leading local busi- nessman, who was interviewed by Reuter's correspon- dent, expressed the opinion that the objects behind the new trade exchange control regulations would appear to be to force the acceptance of Federal Reserve Bank notes by foreign banks and to give them an exchange value which at present they did not possess.

LAND BAILIFF

IN COURT

Routley Accused Of „Alleged Assault

FARM INCIDENT

Evidence was heard by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Court yesterday of an alleged assault on the per- son of Wong Man-ming, owner of the Hung Lee Dairy, on February 15, by W. G. Routley, land bailiff, of the P.W.D. Routley appeared on a summona. while Wong charging assault,

by Wong

cross-summoned WBS Routley, the charge being that he opposed with violence the land bailiff, who was performing the duties of a public officer.

Mr. E..H. Williams, Crown Coun- sel, is conducting "the case for Routley, and Mr. J. M. D'Almada Remedios is representing Wong.

Dr. C. Petrovsky, of the Kowicon Hospital, stated he treated Wong. The injuries were not severe, and were consistent with injuries re- ceived from a blow of a fist.

Wong Man-ming stated that at 3.30 pm on February 15, Routley came to inspect a stream on his farm. The land ball spoke of a *** channel that, had been constructed,}'

and he inquired of witness whether permission had been obtained for] such construction. On witness re- plying in the negative, Routley call- ed hima dam-fool." They walked about 10 paces and Routley awore again. Witness became" in- dignant and angry words were ex- changed.

STRUCK ON CHEST

As witness was walking in front, Routley suddenly pulled him back by the shoulder and struck him on the chest with his fist. Witness was then struck on the face and, when witness fell down, he was also kicked.

Remedios. Questioned by Mr. witness stated he had not assaulted Routley.

Questioned by Mr. Williams, wit- ness stated he had not truck de- fendant, and he had not alleged that defendant had demanded ans money from him....

Further hearing of the case was adjourned to this afternoon.

MURDER CHARGE

On a charge of murder of Wong; King-cheung at Yaumati on March

4. two street coolies, Tsol On-chal, 31, and Leung Chl, 25. appeared before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen ab the Kowloon. Court yesterday when & remand overnight in police custody was requested by Actingį Bub-Insp. C. Mottram The two defendants will appear before the Magistrate to-day.

HELLO, GOODBYE

It had been declared that the old Chinese notes were circulating in the interior and it was doubtful whether the decree would have much effect.

If foreign governments allowed their nationals to agree to the new regulations, it would be tantamount to admitting the right of the Pro- visional Government, which they did not recognise, to control trade in North China and would un- doubtedly lead to the elimination of foreign interests that had been built up over a number of years.

"Manchukuo is the sign post which all can read," said the speaker, "and although the new regulations have been framed in such a manner as to secure the co-operation of foreigners, there is no doubt that the ultimate object is to eliminate foreign interests for the benefit of Japan. The only remedy appears to be adequate retalia- tory measures against Japanese trade by the Home Govern- ment."

EMPLOYMENT OF

AMERICA AND WAR REFERENDUM

U.S. PRESIDENT'S VIEWS

8 WASHINGTON, Mar. (Reu- ter)--Addressing ¥ press con- yesterday. President ference. Roosevelt said that, the of the United States might east ly be impaired by any law quiring a referendum vote prior to a declaration of war.

defence

re-

CABLES

JAPANESE BLOCKADE ELUDED

SILVER AND GOLD

SHIPMENT

MANILA, Mar. 8 (Beuter)- Successfully running the Ja-

blockade, a panese

· Kryall French coaster arrived here from Indo-China to-day, CANLY- Ing. 400 tons of allegedly Chinese silver and gold, which is earmarked for shipment to America.

The shippers are reported to be a bank in Indo-China and thè consignment is being transferred to the "President Cleveland," which

9, en route to San Francisco. is due to sail for Hongkong on Mar.

Local shippers recall the recent It seemed to him that a repre- holding uja 101 the "President sentative form of Government

Coolidge" in Shanghal by the Ja- should apply to a war altuation

panese authorities until she disgor- as well as to any other type of red a similar cargo and speculate action.

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A situation W13 possible. in which the defences, or vital in- terests of the United States might be wrecked by what he called a "quasi war."

that the Mr. Roosevelt added

served Neutrality Act had not

asserted the cause of peace and that it may, in fact, have en- to make couraged some nations threats of war.

Asked whether he favoured the repeal of the act. President Roosevelt declined to amplify his remarks, saying: The question

is not on the carpet to-day.

The death of Sir Harry Cotton

whether an attempt might be made to prevent this consignment from reaching its destination.

The consignment is reported to be valued at several million pesos sad comprises 4.831 cases. Including 2.251 cases of -small money silver, 2.522 cases of bir money silver and 58 special cases of silver and gold. The French coaster "Loas," which brought the cargo, arrived here from Satron via Fatphong.

THURSDAY,

MARCH 9, 1939.-PAGE 9

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Listless Bowling On Easy Wicket: South Africa

Lead In Final Test

DURBAN, MAR. 8 (REUTER)-AT THE TEA INTERVAL' ON THE FIFTH DAY OF THE FIFTH AND FINAL Test match, South Africa had gained a lead of 342 runs with all ten second in- nings' wickets intact after having dismissed the M.C.C. for 316 In their first innings in reply to the Springboks, total of 530..

ACCUSED OF

BRIBERY

Continued from Pare 1

"I produced my licence and gave It to him. He did not look at the licence and said he was going to arrest me. I then told the com- stable that I would · arrest the money collector if he should be arrested. I tried to arrest the money collector but he ran away. and was eventually caught by Chau King I put down, my, stall and told my foki to take charge of it and I walked up and caught hold of Sit Him," said witness."

"I REFUSED "

WOMEN IN DANGEROUS TRADES

The manager of the Wah Nam Mineral Refinery Works, of Tai Kok Tsul Road, was fined $150 by Mr. Q' A. A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Court yesterday when summoned for permitting women to be ex- ployed in a dangerous trade with- out the written consent of the Pro- tector of Labour. The dangerous... trade referred to was a process in- volving the use of manganese. « The weather was stinny this but before lunch the M.C.C. were

Mr. D. W. Phillips, Assistant D-morning when play was resumed all out for 318.. · spector of Factories and Workshops, and Walter Hammond, the Eng- South Africa opened their second who prosecuted, stated that man land skipper, declared that the innings with Mitchell and Van ganese was understood to have a wicket was as good as on the first. Der Byl and at lunch had 29 runs very injurious effect on the nervous day. system, and the medical authori-T

On resumption, against listless ties had absolutely refused permis- sion for female workers to be em- keta, Leslie Ames (82 not out and bowling on an easy wicket, the Wright (5 not out) continued bat-total was taken to 128. Mitchell

He had visited the premises am, ed two runs to his score, lashed

ting but at 276, Ames, having add-being 57 not out and Van Der Byl

being undefeated with 60.- Feb. 6, and he believed the women were warned, of his coming, as only! out at a ball from Langton and SOUTH AFRICA-1ST INNS, 530 police station, since he (the In-

ployed in the trade.

With the total at 283 for 7 wie-

seven of them were found, where was caught by Dalton at mid-of. as he believed 20 or 30 were em- Ames batted, for 172 minutes. ployed.

LADY NORTHCOTE OPENS

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MC.C-1ST INNS Hutton, "run out

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Kenneth Farnes joined Wright

Grieveson, P. A. Gibb, c

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A.R.P. EXHIBITION

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Large Number Of Visitors Perks, not out

Show Keen Interest

SPLENDID MODELS DISPLAYED

The second Air Raid Precautions Exhibition was opened at the Peninsula Hotel" yesterday afternoon by Lady Northcots. The exhibition, which will be opened to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m." until March 12, and from 10 am to 2 p.m. on that day, attracted a large number of visitors yesterday, well repre sentative of the various racial groups in the Colony. Excellent service was provided Among these are Exhibit 6, the curious by the several mem-model of a typical Chinese tene- bers of

St. John Ambulance ment block, one half unprotected Brigade, the Boy Scouts' Associa- and the other half fully protected tion, and others, qualified ARP, by every AR.P. device ensuring the Instructors, who acted as ushers occupants safety trom "splintera blast and gas. A refuge room" is shown on one floor that would be

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Mr. and Mrs. T. G. 8. Alexsader. of Mackinnon, Mackenzie and Co.) were given a royal send-of, though they were a bit sad in hiding adios to their many friends. But a plea sant journey and vacation to Lon- don is before them which they in tend to enjoy to the utmoet

Mr. and Mrs. W. Hunt of Hunt and demonstrators. and Co., and their young sweet notice inviting enrolment in used to provide shelter for all the daughter Miss Jane Hunt went to Shanghai. This family is about A.R.P. training courses and the tenants in that section during an ready to join the commuter's club. provision of a "General Informa- air raid

Captain and Mrs. A. J. Holland tion Office" to facilitate such en- were kept busy bidding goodbye to rolment reflected the spirit and triends and the flowers which purpose of the exhibition. crowded their cabin were certainly

beautiful messages,

Everyone, practically all Hong kong seemed to be there, were "having a happy goodbye party with Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Duckworth, of the Hongkong Electric Co. Ltd. who are heading home to London via Canada

Models are shown of trenches

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL;

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE' BAY HOFEL;

&

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL)

HOTELS LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Peking

"B201 told me not to arrest his WOMEN'S DAY AT foki. He asked me to let him go,

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS but I refused. The crowd nearby

LEE THEATRE

IN COLONY told me to go to the station. When

International Women's Day was In the Colony of Hongkong, in- the crowd shouted, the constable took out his truncheon and struck celebrated by over 2,000 Chinese cluding the Island, Kowloon and the crowd. The people ran away

women who packed the Lee Thea-the New Territories during the and the constable came back andre yesterday morning to attend an week ending at 8 am, on Satur- meeting under the day, March 4, 1939, there were hit me on my left wrist. I was stin impressive holding second defendant with my leadership of the heads of Hong- altogether. 9 traffic accidents as left hand by the collar of his kong's most important women's the result of which i person was killed and 34 persona were in- jacket," added witness.

jured.

Continuing, witness said that he told the constable to go to the

dian) had assaulted him. The In- dian refused to go but said he

the would telephone to

station Witness then took Sit Him to the

organizations.

Madame Sun Yat-sen sad Liso Chung-kai delivered fight- ing speeches, rallying the wo- menfolk of the nation to unite and mcrifice for the salvation

of their country.

To strengthen the union of Chi-

Of ́97 accidents, 44 were coli-· slong between vehicles; | 24. ^ were collisions between. Tehicles and pedestrians; 29 accidents were due to other causes,

station together with witnesses. nese women in Hongkong, Madame Evidence was also given by Taol Liao proposed the organization of Nam. Tsol Tak's foki, following an enlarged Hongkong Chinese patch a telegram to Chairman Lin which the hearing was, adjourned Women's to March 15,

Japan's Challenge To Sea Powers

WASHINGTON, Mar. 8 (Reuter)

-" a foreign power increases its

Total $16 naval strength materially, it will

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be necessary for the United States to increase her strength," stated Admiral Leahy to, the press, in commenting on what he described as a Tokyo announcement that Japan intended to match the sea- power of the United States and Great Britain within the next six

years.

Admiral Leahy proceeded to dis- 57 close some of the results of the reë-- 69 cent US. naval manoeuvres in the 2 Caribbean Bea. He said that some of the destroyers and submarines Total (for no wkt.) 128 of the "attacking force”, had pene- trated as far as an Juan and Puerto Rico and to points north- east of Haiti, but not a single “in- vading" transport got within range of American territory...

GERMANY WANTS

CZECH

GOLD LONDON, Mar, 8 (Reuter)-It is that could be built to provide unomictally reported, says "The shelter in an air raid, in the gar- Times" Prague correspondent, that Responsible for arrangements den of a private house and in the the Czechoslovak Government have and for the choice of exhibits and grounds of a factory, the latter a had to accept the German demand models were the Air Raid Preg zag trench system designed to for delivery to the Reichsbank an cautions Officer, Wing-Commander give protection in times of air raids amount of gold from the Czech AH 8. Steele-Perkins, who was to the employees assisted in this work by a special An interesting exhibit is committee comprising Mr. TV collection of articles that Harmon (chairman), Mrs. A. H ̈8. Steele-Perkins, Mrs. R. P. Dunton. Mr. G. P. Murphy, P.W.D., Mr. M W. Leyden, P.WD Architectural once, and Mr. Chak Tal-kwong, of the ARP. Office."""

would be necessaryeto a refuge

room. Twenty different articles Master Duckworth

was in his glory had the gayest

hour of all.

And if our dark glasses were not mistaken we apled the Rev. Frank Short up on the deck with confetti about his neck It is reported he travels to Shanghai and will soon be back:

National Bank proportionate to the number of inhabitants in the territory ceded to Germany--about 23 per cent of the total

It is said that the Czech Nation-

Admiral Leahy, said that he be Hered the United States Navy should, always be prepared to de- fend any national polley and If the national policy included the defence of trade, the Navy should be prepared, to defend that also.

Admiral Lesby declared "that the US Navy should be able to match the capital ship feet of any combination that might be likely to attack the United States,

An exhibition opens to-day at Queen's Buildings of the paintings of Ermyn Campbell, Truds Panet,

Whit Agnes Moffatt, and

are included. KESALAHAN al Bank has been ordered by the Exhibit 18 is an illustration of Government to prepare to deliver the effect on a house of various the Arst instalment to Berlin

ized bombs bursting 50 feet away, amounting to two and a half mil ham. The exhibition will be open Pre from 10 am to 5 pm, dally, to-day The exhibits in Room 2 include on sterling the Hotel are being utilized to a scale model of a first aid post, Hungary and Poland may follow and to-morrow; Baturday, Monday, house the 31 exhibits, some of and a chart showing, where war Germany's example and demand a and Tuesday. The entrance to the which are of particular interest gases attack the human body. share of the Czech gold,gi

Fexhibition is from Chater Road.

Two-rooms on the first floor of

National Salvation Sen and Generalissimo Chlang Federation. The proposal. was Kai-shek at Chungking, paying unanimously adopted amid pro- their respects and pledging their unflinching support. (Central longed applause.

The meeting also decided to des- News).

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