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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENT The Daily Press CO-OPERATIVES

X.

NOTICE.

WATER SUPPLY

It is hereby notified that com. mencing on Saturday, 13th May, the hours of supply to all districts en the Island and in Kowloon and New Kowloon will be

16 A.M.9 P.M.

A. G. W. TICKLE,

Water Authority, Public Works Department, Hong Kong, 12th May, 1939,

348

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of Willam Randal M'Donnell Parr late of Saanichton Vancouver Island British Columbia, de ceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has by virtue of Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance 1897, made an Order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 7th day of June,

1939.

All Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to

send their claims to the under signed on or before that date.

Dated the 12th day of May, 1939.

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executrix, tiong Kong & Shanghai

Bank Building,.

IN THE

Hong Kong.

SUPREME

COURT OF HONG KONG.

379

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

IN THE GOODS d} GEORGE KAY HAXTON late of Killylour, Edinburgh Road, Dumfries, in the Couns ty of Dumfries, Scotland. deceased.

THE INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED.

The Fifty eighth Ordinary |General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Mesars, Jar dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday, 25th May, 1939, at noon, for the purpose of receiving

報西剌孖

Editorial and Business Office: 15-19, Queen's Road Central Tel. 30251.

IN CHINA DOING

A GREAT WORK

*

Night Editor (Wanchai Omice) Hongkong Support

Tel. 24511.

London Office: 53, Fleet Street

E.C.4.

Hongrong, May 13, 1939.

Strongly Urged

That the Chinese Industrial Co-operatives are contributing much to the strengthening of China's war of resistence was the theme in speeches made at # meeting of a large gathering of prominent figures at the

the Report of the Directers, pas BRITISH ENVOY Chinese Merchants Cish. yester

ing the Accounts, and electing Directors and Auditors.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 18th May to the 8th June, 1935 inclusive.

By Order of the Board, JARDINE. MATHESON & .CO., LTD.,

General Managers. Hong Kong, 25th April, 1939.

*837

CHINESE ESTATES,

*

LIMITED.

FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND.

THREATENED

THE

day.

The Hon. Sir Shouson Chow presided, and among those pre- THE BRAZENLY impudent sent were Mme. Sun Yat-sen, the tone adopted by the Jap-Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall, the Rt. anese paper" Kokumin" with Rev. R. O. Hall, the Hon. Mr. W. reference to the personal N. Thomas Tam, Mr. Li Hsin- safety of H.M. Ambassador tokuel, Mme. Wu Teh-chen, Mr. Ho China, would, in the normal | Kam-tong, Mme. Lee Hon-wan and course of events, be taken in many others.

a serious light but in the pre- sent instance it is so scream-

ingly amusing that one may dismiss it as a joke.

Į

Outlining the aims and objects of the Co-operatives, the chair- man stressed the important roles

the organizations had to play to

wanton

No

save China from destruction, Be WITH. their usual knack of said that since the outbreak of telling untruths, the Japanese hostilities, the industrial life of are trying to make out that the country had nearly been ex- Sir Archibald Clark Kerr has tinguished by the been taking advantage of his truction of the aggressors, diplomatic immanity to ren-less than 70 per cent, of the fac

up In der open assistance to Gener-tories that had been set

various parts of China,, were de- alissimo and Madame Chiang

molished "by the Japanese.. Kai-shek in their war against

NATION'S NEEDS Japanese aggression. Sir NOTICE

Archibald is alleged to have GIVEN

accompanied the Chinese | vivid description of the work per- TERIM DIVIDEND for the leader and China's First Lady formed by the Co-operatives in year ending the 29th February," when they left Chungking China. She said 1940, of two per cent, that is on May 6, thus utilizing his number of labourers had $2.00 per share, will be paid on all shares in this, Company on Thursday, the 1st June, 1939, at the Company's Office at China

that

2

Building, 5th floor.

IS HEREBY FIRST IN.

The TRANSFER BOOK of the Company will be CLOSED from the 29th May to the 1st June, 1939, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

FUNG PING FAN,

Director & Secretary: Hong Kong, 11th May, 1939.

377

NOTICE

PASSPORT VISAS. FOR MANCHUKUO

the

The following Extract from .a Communication dated 6th

January. 1939, from Manchukuo Embassy, Tokyo. is published for information.

lives."

Mas Ida Pruitt, an active mem ber of the organization, gave a

that 2 great been

Mrs. John Derek Holmes (nee Miss Dorothes. Rosalle Alabas- ter) who was married in Lon- don on May 6.

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1939.

Hello & Goodbye

“BY A. W. HYER),

There are very exciting rumours floating about Hongkong. First of all, two new ships will bestow their presence on the Colony, the m.v. Laura Maersk, of the Maersk Line, arriving on. her maiden voyagé en Sunday, and the ss. Giulio Cesare next Saturday.

Then, the arrival of the "Marcus; "toasting" party wishing him a Show" next month will provide a speedy voyage and pleasant vaca- week of super-entertainment for ton.

the natives. And to the delight of Honeymooners, Mr. and Mrs. E. young and old is the "circus" F. Fincher, were smiling and happy stopping by the first week in June, as they accepted friends' toasts Thus, there will be a variety of and good wishes for a pleasant visitors passing through our city vacation in England. the weeks to come. Pan American Airways

TWO BELGIANS 220 pm DETAINED BY TOKYO POLICE

Alleged "Currency" Offence

*

And the 'happiest gentleman on board was the Rev. Cyril Brown, with Mrs. Brown, The popular CAFT. J. N. NIXON put the huge, members of the Colony connected silvered, Honolulu Clipper down with the Seamen's Mission go holl- on the waters at Kai Tak, Friday,daying across the Pacific, through

Canada to Bude, Cornwall, where Mr. Lee Kepment completed his they plan to spend several of the first air fight and journey on his summer months. arrival in Hongkong from 'Van- Two pretty little twins with their couver, and it was comfortable, parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hay- exciting and completely mar-are travelling from Malaya and vellous, he reported. The Cana-northward across the Pacific and dian business man is on an inspec- Canada to vacation in England. tion tour for his concern: Kam-! This gentleman represents the Yan-Jan & Co., Ltd. After a week Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in here he plans a visit to Australia the southern port. by steamer and' returns home via! the Pacific Ocean..

A bit hot but very happy was TOKYO, (Reuter-By Mall)—–

Mr. R. Sanger, the local executive, Baron des-

Marcel Baeyers and A "look-see" of Hongkong. even of Staridárd Vacuum Oil Co, who is Father Raphael Collard, both though it is only for twenty-four | going home. After a visit in New Belgin subjects, are being beld hours, were the sentiments of Lt York and a bit of relaxation he in detention by the Tokyo Ralph Smith, U.S.N., attached to will be returning with the family. Police on charges having to de the U.S.S. Nitro. The naval officer Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Gëllion were with "currency matters.” Father arrived in Philippine waters sever- beseiged by flowers, friends. and Collard was arrested on April al days ago; his vessel is due to toasts. The British vice-consul of 18 and Baron Baeyens was return to America next Wednes- | Macao looks forward to a pleasant... láken into custody on April 20. day, consequently, the time for journey via the popular vacation. " Baron Baeyens recently returned visiting is short and he took ad-route of Canadian Pacific's, to from a trip to Shanghai, arriving vantage of a Clipper ride and speed London..... at Yokohama by the Empress of

to see this city, at least.'

Shanghai-bound was Mr. M.. B. Canada on the evening of April 20. Mr. George Reed came back Nicolsen, the US. Treasury gentle, Several days later. his apprehen-home from an inquiry of the m.v. man. Back to the "grindstone" he sion by the Tokyo police became Silverteak in Manila. Engineer goes. known when the Belgian Charge Superintendent for the Silver Lane, Ob, ho! two extremely gay d'Affaires, M. Pierre Forthomme, he is kept busy tending to equlp- people were Mr. and Mrs. David. was noted.

ment providing the 'pushing pow- MacKenzle. The Superintendent Since then. Baron Baeyens has er" of the line's many vessels. of the Star Ferry will be going. been held in the Akasaka Police

Mr. Walter Houghton 15 a new the "Canadian way" for the Arst Station, where a Secretary of the

"mete" on the Guam to Hongkong time and he intends to see all. route, and Mr. Walter Rivis of F there is abous the big wide open has been

A. A. will go journeying to Macao spaces of north America. Even-. see him. He

where he takes over the duties of tually he ends up in England on Mr. J. Johnston at Pan American's his nine months' vacation. radio station. Imperial Airways

other

position to protect their rendered unemployed and were

refuge in This, according to the forced to seek mouthpiece of the Japanese districts. With the abundance of Army, is considered an affront natural resources that were un- China's rich soils. to the Japanese nation where dermined in public opinion is said to be these refugees could again be em ployed to manufacture goods that highly incensed. Following this is a threat to the Am-would fill the nation's needs.

that Miss Pruitt pointed out

than 500 'Co- bassador that, if he continues there were more entering the war zone freely operatives established in China and misuses his diplomatic within nine months. privileges, it will be impossi- ble for Japan to guarantee his safety."

Sir Robert Kotewall urged the Hongkong public to give strong He support to the organization. sald that the organizers were" NO DOUBT the Japanese

contemplating the establishment Army will think twice before of 30,000 Co-operatives throughout attempting to carry out this china, and until now, only 600 had threat, especially if they been founded. pause to recall the furore

or Mr. E. L. snow. a keen which was caused when Sirganizer, told the gathering that Archibald's predecessor, 'Sir the system of Co-operatives had Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, not only met with support from was seriously wounded be- China, but also great encourage- tween Shanghai and Nanking ment from abroad. in 1937 when his motor tar, over the top of which was most conspicuously displayed a Union Jack, was attacked and machine-gunned by Jap-

anese

MAHJONG SETS STOLEN

Seven unemployed youths were charged before Mr. R. A, D. For- rest at the Central Court yester- day in connection with the theft

of mahjong sets, and "aiding and abetting in the theft. They were convicted and recommended for

Danishment.

airmen. Does Japan propose to cause further em- bitterment against her by foolishly putting into execu-} Whereas in the past, owing to NOTICE is hereby given that

tion a threat which will un- the Court has by virtue of the the absence of Manchukuo official doubtedly lead to most serious provisions of Section 58 of Ordin | representatives abroad, passport | consequences? Is she going auce No. 2-of-1897-made an order į visas-wer, issued at the Mancha limiting the thrax for creditors and go border, in some special cases, others to send in their claims for the conveulence of those who against the above estate to 9th desired to enter or pass through June, 1939.

Manchukuo without having ob. tained the required, visa; now

JAPANESE reports that the that many Manchukuo offices Generalissimo and Madame Chiang were accompanied by. have been established abroad, no

the Ambassador when he left foreigner shall be permitted here. Chungking by air for Cheng after to enter or pass through tu after. the recent atrocious Manchukuo without the necessary bombing "outrage, have off-

Huen Wing, 19, was given six to act like a schoolboy who months bard labour, Chan Choi, says to another, "If you keep 19, three months' hard labour. L on playing with Tommy and Chung, 18, eight months. don't play with me, I'll punch Kwong, 21, 18 weeks, while Chan your nose?"

All Creditors and others are ac

cordingly hereby required to send their claims to the undersigned on or before that date.

DEACONS,

Lo

Tak, 18. Ko Kwun-sang,' 23.. and

Lau Choy. 34, were each sentenced to a total of 18 weeks' hard labour.

A warning that heavier firies

would be imposed in the future on persons convicted on charges of evading ferry fare was given by Mr. 2. A. A. Macfadyen at the Kow- posed a fine of $15 on Wu Yu-ming. who was convicted for such ar offence.

Solicitors for the Administratrix, \ visa issued at one of the Mancially been denied in Chung- loon Court yesterday when he im-

1, Des Voeux Road Central, chukuo offices abroad, excepting king and all indications point

Hong hong

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the nationals of such countries as Japan and China with which Manchukua bas special agre·ment THE CANTON, INSURANCE concerning the above matter.

OFFICE, LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

(Sd.). C. G. PERDUE,

Commissioner of Police

374

The Fifty-Eighth Ordinary JAPANESE BOMBER Meeting of Shareholders will be

SHOT DOWN

to the fact that the Chinese leader and his wife are still in the war-time capital of

*. Mr A. K. Taylor, M.B.E., retiring China, Domel and other Jap-

Chlet Inspector of the Sanitary anese reports notwithstand Department, left for Home yester- Ing. Naturally, nothing would day, via Canada, travelling in the please the Invaders mores. Empress of Japan, accom than to persuade the world,panied by Mrs. Taylor. and the Chinese people especially, to believe that the

population of Chungking had Chungking to comfort the been deserted by their leaders victims of Japanese barbar- so soon after the bombing. Tism.

Belgian Embassy

permitted to subsequently reported that be found the Barun in poor health. Baron Baegens, who is close on 70 years of age, has been in falling health for a number of years.

He came to Japan four years ago to visit his son, Baron James Baevens, then Secretary in the French Embassy here and now Second Secretary of the French Embassy in Washington.

"CURRENCY MATTER” In response to inquiries made to the police and the Foreign Office, M. Forthomme has been informed that Baron Baeyens is being held on a "currency matter."

No indication has been given by the authorities as how long he will be kept under examination or what course of action will be taken,

Father Collard has been engaged in missionary work in the Japanese Empire for six years. He resides in Tokyo. He is 37 years old and is connected with the

of Society Missionaries in Paris. It is said that he is held on the same charge as Baron Baevens.

BRITISH SHIP ON FIRE IN SHANGHAI

Damage Described As Slight

"SHANGHAI, May 12 (Reuter)

and

The British steamer Harmattan, belonging to Messrs. J. C. Harrison Company, caught are in Shanghai Harbour yesterday after the officers and crew had spent four days battling an earlier fre which broke out in one of the holds while the ship was on the high seas on the way to Shanghai. from Colombo..

The Harbour Fire Brigade swiftly extinguished; the flames. The first

are had been put out as the ship was nearing Shanghai,

The Harmattan was chartered by Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Company and carried a cargo of 7- 000 tons of coal. The damages were described as slight

held at the Offices of the under- AUWEN, LUICHOW PENINSULA,

would lead to a loss of con- IN ANY CASE, even if the signed on Thursday, the 18th May 12 (Central)Taking advanfidence in the Generalissimo Japanese report were true had May, 1939, at noon, for the pur taze of the favourable topography, and Madame Chiang on the that the Ambassador pose of receiving the Report of Chinese units at Lingaun. in part of sympathizers of China given the Generalissimo and the General Agents, together with Halaan Island, effectively resisted and it would cause, (according Madame Chiang a lift to a statement of Accounts for the May 8 the attack of a Japanese to Tokyo hopes) a weakening Chengtu, is, there any reason year ended the 31st December, by more than 13 field pleces and people..

force of about 2,000 men supported | of morale among the Chinese to suppose that Sir Robert Happily, however, Craigle, HM. Ambasador to 1938.

escorted by a squadron of bombing the world and the Chinese Japan, would not have had The Share Register and Trans. planes.

people realize the pernicious- the courtesy to offer a lift to One

Japanese 'bomber fer Books will be closed from the brought down during the combat. the Japanese attempt to pol-, and his wife, if he were by decree until the next ordinary

Waness and the viciousness of the Japanese Prime Minister

4th May to the 18th May, both days inclusive.

1939.

JARDINE, MATHESON &

CO., LTD., General Agents.

"

son their minds. The Chinese driving in his car and saw Ple

denial is borne out by the them walking in the street? Pleading guilty to driving a car at an excessive speed of 28 miles fact that, after the Japanese Perhaps the Japanese code of per hour in the controlled area at papers had reported that they courtesy has not advanced to Queen's Road East on April 22, R. had left the capital, the such a stage where they P. Morris was fined $5 by Mr. R. Generalissimo and Madame would consider it discourteous A. D. Forrest at the Central Chiang paid official visits to ir Sir Robert drove on and 841. Court yesterday.

the bombed sections of allowed them to walk,

Hong Kong, 27th April, 1959.

MORE POWERS FOR US, PRESIDENT WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuter) The US Senate passed a Bill empowering the President to rule

meeting of Parliament, conferring on him extraordinary financial power for defence purposes.

Gen Ho Kuo-kwang was appoint- ea Mayur or Chungking by, a National Government * mandate issued yesterday," "- replacing Mr. Chiang Chin-cheng

:

The goodlooking Mr. H. Bos, con- nected with the Netherlands Lega- tion is travelling via the "Empress BETWEEN HEAVY mail loads and of Japan" to Canada. V.8.A. and a demand for passenger re- ther. Europe. His presence on- servations, Imperial Airways can board will be pleasant to many. report business is booming. Tues- young feminine hearts, be

and 7.30 am, ful!

day morning at

of hard work.

care-

respectively, Captain 1. A. Dykes Professor and Mrs. R. K. M. went dying to Bangkok in the Simpson; and their daughter Miss Della. Captain J. M. White D. Simpson, were certainly nearly overwhelmed with good wishes of supervising the Dorado.

Lieut.-Comdr. A. D. S. Murray Bowers and the presence of a large and Mrs. Murray embarked on the gathering of friends. The admir- plane for a fight to London. The ed Professor is retiring. he was a former local manager of Imperial bit sad over his departure from" Airways was looking forward to a Hongkong, the leave taking of peaceful vacation after his months many good friends and Industrious. pupils. Their journey carries them. Mr. Van Reekum seems to be across the Pacific, Canada and to constantly on the "go." This time home in England. he was off to Singapore, but he

In the bar and hidden by many will be popping back shortly! heads and backs we believe, there Though we did not have the was the presence of the Hon. Mr. The executive of pleasure of an interview, we un-A. L. Shields. derstand Mr. Lee Kye Nguan fys the Green Island Cement Co. locks. down to Bangkok, and with him, his desk and goes travelling, across two sons, Master Tan Thian Chiak | the ocean to a vacation. and Master Tan-Thian-Kang-nine-Smartly attired, and busy with and 11 years, respectively. The two goodbye wishers, was Mrs. P. S. young members of the family will Cassidy. The prominent resident leave papa behind in the Siamese goes salling home to England, via City and continue by Imperial Air- the Pacific, and leaving the head ways to London.

of the family, a partner in the Empress of Japan

Arm of John D. Hutchinson & Co., behind.

FROM THE HUNDREDS of names There were quite a few more in- filling the passenger list of the teresting personalities aboard, but Empress of Japan which sailed for the dense cloud of confetti at the Shanghai, and Vancouver, on Fri-hour of departure, and the limited day at noon, and was "a complete-time before sailing, did not give us ly packed ship when she left our the opportunity of spotting them.. harbour."

All

personalities." There were large Harrison, s.s. Carthage and several Now, for the roll-call of "big-vig The President Pierce, President- bunches of friends down to say other ships will be reviewed in the au revoir to the charming Mrs. coming twenty-four hours.. Eldon Potter who travels via Cana-

da to home in England leaving her... barrister husband to follow her later.

い

Mr. Heinz Lange, of Jebsen and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lafferty, Company, proceeded on leave FEB- Standard Vacuum O Co.'s num-terday sailing in the s.5. Empress ber one; in Saigon, had a large of Japan.

These two ladies looked disappointed at the Fourth Extra Ruce

Meeting at Happy Valley (Photo by Lef