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OFFICIAL NOTICE:
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE
· A SHIP'S NAME.
Lar Tak Po-Managing Director of The Hong Kong & Yaumari Ferry Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, hereby give notice that in consequence of A change of ownership.
number
I have applied to the Board of Trade, under Section 47 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, la respect of the "Sun U" of Hong Kong, official. 154057 of gross tonnage 86.63 tons, register tonnage 40.92 net! ions, heretofore owned by Mr. Lam Ming Fun, Hong Kong for permission to change her name.
owned by The Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry Co., Ltd.
THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Queensland).
Notice of Declaration of First
Interim Dividend. ·
NOTICE is hereby given that a First Interim Dividend of five pence per share for the financial year ending 31st March, 1940, | has been declared by the Direc tors of the Company in Brisbane, payable on 15th Jane, 1939, to Shareholders on the Registers at Brisbane and Singapore on 14th June, 1939.
NOTICE is also hereby given that the "Singapore Transfer Re
Dividend Warrants.
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EDITORIAL
MONDAY, MAY 29, 1939.
DEATH OF MR. CORRESPONDENCE RECORD CREDIT Hello &
A. ALLEN
Old Resident Of Hongkong
VALUED CHURCH.
WORKER
Hongkong lost an old and res- pected resident and an antiring church worker through the death, which occurred yesterday at his residence in Haven Street, Canse way Bay, of Mr. Henry Alexander Allen.
and
a
and his sudden demise came as
friends, shock to his family Death was due to heart failure.
Born in Trinidad, British West Indies, Mr. Allen came with his Hongkong in 1874 at parents to the early age of two years. He was at one time on the star of the
with
INCREASED TAXES
SPECTRE
[To The Editor. "Hongkong Daily 'Press."]
BALANCE
$500,000 Military Contribution
The Coliny's " financial
credit
sr-Wage-earners in the Co- lony must have fairly gasped for breath when 'n news caption of a balance at the end of April touched influential recommendation for the new record figure of $16,258,- an increase in the assessment 310.90, which is an increase in one rate of 25% stared them in the month or $904,829, according to face,
Reasoned judgment will in the "Government Gazette." cline to the inevitability of a rea
Any exorbitant sonable increase. rise, however, invities criticism and opposition.
Total revenue for April was $3, 530,650.51 and expenditure: $2,826.- 021.29.
Aggregatę revenue for 1939 up to It is fair to state at the outset the end of April was $14,848,818.51,
Goodbye
(BY A. W HYER)
President
The summer.excursion rates of the American Line one-way passage fare for a round-trip on the Froși- dent Coolidge is evidently" "going-over" with a sell-out of re- servations.
When the big steamer, with two stacks where eagles fly about, came into Hongkong harbour on Saturday, there were approximately 200 round-trippers aboard, and many of them well known personalities in the United States, who thought the trip was a "bargain" and worth taking advantage of.
Air France
Saturday at 7 a.m. few the Ville de Saigon with a batch of passengers and mall.
Besides seven Chinese travellers, there were Mr. R. N. de Roux, manager of the Bank of Indo- China, and a Mr. E. A. Francois.
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"Mr. Kent Morris was supposed' to have "Clippered" on the Hono-
more bustness than he anticipated confronted him on his arrival here on Friday and he therefore, took the American President steamer down to the south, where he will catch the next Clipper to Hono- lulu "and join the experimental Pan American Airways fight" "to New Zealand.
Pan American Airways
at 9.30 ara.. Three charming Manila resi- ON. SATURDAY
Captain II B. Beer Ufted the dents returned south from a holl- big Honolulu Clipper from the day, in the Colony. Mrs. IL A. Bur-- water and was off for Manila and ress and Miss M. Burgess, accom- panied by Mrs, S. W. Parkinson. San Francisco,
These ladies are connected with families representing sugar re- Aning. "dock and jron works throughout the Philippines
The late Mr. Allen was 87 years that the Taxation Committee in which was $2.477,330. more than OFF FOR FRANCE via Hanoi on Julu Clipper to Manila; however, of age, and was in good health, their Report have put forward for the same period last year,
three major sources of Increase With the year but four months for consideration, and that they old, the Government has already recommend that big additional collected 40 per cent of the
frons assessed taxes (estimated revenue. » revenue "should be regarded as a last re-f Duties were down during last The month, producing but $592,104,43 source" for revenue raising. higher rate is estimated to yield compared with $772,839.31 for the on extra $3,000,000 a year.
same month last year, but, the To take the last expedierit first, total for the year to date shows to "Man" Kin" and to have! gisters will be closed from Thurs."South China Morning Post," beins and as one of widest import to an increase of over $400,000
day, 8th June, to Wednesday, later connected with the Hongkong the community in general, it' may her registered in the new name 14th June, 1939, both days in and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd.,
A 3500,000 military contribution at the Port of Hong Kong as clusive, for the preparation of which concern he remained for 30 serve "some useful purpose it a was the biggest expenditure item: years. In 1832, Mr. Allen joined widespread, though not necessari- for April, while the Police Force be cost $296,991.54, pensions absorbed ly publicly audible, discussion
Mr. and Mrs. Guillaume Georges the Gloucester - Hotel,,- retiring” in
Hotely
entered into to concentrate on the $253,323.21, education department will clipper to America, then across ¡1936.
proposal to augment the revenue took $145.110.49, medical depart the continent by air and embark CHURCH WORK
by nearly 50% on the one singlement required: 5217,181.18, and the on a steamer for their home in item of rents assessment.
P.W.D. $139,843.89.
Paris. However, the French dip-5.5, Rajputana The total expenditure for Aprillomat may change his mind and
try the Atlantic Ocean in a flying- HOMEWARD BOUND, to England, liner.
was the P. and Q. liner which Klaga von Csorba, the blonde left our port on Saturday at
noon.. Hungarian däncer, is another cus tomer for America. Upon arriving sident who can't seem to "stay. Mr.A. Avramow is another re- on the west coast she expects to put This trip he is on for a. take over radio work and even business in Singapore: it is the tually land in Hollywood.
From Macho came Mr. and Mrs has him living out of a suitcase.
bank note business which almost-
States for a vacation. This gen-in our town, Mrs. E. Cock, attired J. Johnson travelling home to the One of the best dressed ladies
tleman, who is connected with Par in a tailored navy blue frock American Airways, has been su-trimmed at the neck in white pervising the radio work in the pique, and wearing a cloque of company's station in Macao. white daisies with dark blue cen-.
Any objections to the proposed change of name must be sent to the Registrar of Shipping at Hong Kong within seven days from the appearance of this ad- vertisement.
Dated at Hong Kong this 29th day of January, 1939.
(Signed) LAU TAK PO.
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE
A SHIP'S NAME.
By Order of the Board,
DERRICK & CO.. "Chartered Accountants,
A regular church-goer, Mr. Allen was a staunch supporter of the old St. Peter's Church, West Point, Local Secretaries.
and was also active in
many Hong Kong Bank Chambers, branches of church welfare work. A keen follower of many forms of SINGAPORE, 12th May, 1939.
sport, Mr. Allen was himself a very 399 good swimmer and indulged in his favourite sport all the year round. Deceased is survived by a widow the "South China Morning Fost," and two sons, Mr. C. A. Allen, of and Mr.
W. Allen, formerly of Cable and Wireless, Ltd., now tired, as well as a number of nephews and nieces,
The funeral will take place to- day, passing the Monument at 5.15 p.m.
MARRIAGE
426 HOUSTON-BAYNE-At the Peak Church, Hongkong, on Satur- day, May 27. 1939, by the Very Rev. Dean Wilson, Thomas Jackson Houston, Colonial Ad- ministrative Service; Hong- kong, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Houston, 14, St. Jude's Avenue, Belfast, and Margaret' Emille, younger daughter of John S. Bayne, Writer to the Siguet, and Mrs. Bayne. 25. Royal Terrace. Edinborough.
I Lau Tak Po Managing Director of The Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry Co., Ltd., Hong Keng, hereby give notice that in consequence of a change of ownership.
I have applied to the Board of Trade, under Section 47 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, in respect of the "Sun Chau” of Hong Kong official 'number of gross tonnage 149.29 tous, register tounage 48.05 Bett tons, heretofore owned by Mr. Lam Ming Fun, Hong Kong for permission to change her name to "Man Hong" and to have ber registered in the new "name at the Port of Hong Kong as owned by The Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry Co., Ltd.
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HONGKONG, MAY 29, 1939
wark.
IL
Shanghai Rate
Unfor-
304,500.
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At the bottom of page 13 of the was $72.659 less than a year ago, Taxation Committee's Report, the but for the first four months it "the pre-exceeded the period in 1838 by $1.- assertion appears that sent rate is lower than that ob taining in Shanghai or in Singa
80 far expenditure for 1938 pore. The present rate in Hong amounts to 30 per cent. of the total kong is 17% on rents.
estimated expenditure for the year. tunately, there is no ready means ment rate. or verifying the Singapore assess August, 1837. In spite of special legislation, since very fortunately 80 far as Shanghai is con- extended, to Government's credit. re-cerned, the general municipal rate landlords of a certain class are
was 14% It is one of 16% from unsparing in their efforts to in April 1, 1939, to September 30, crease rents further. As a direct 1939, and the S. M. Council Bud-result of the increased rentals, the get for the current year provides revenue of the Colony has bene- for 18% from October 1, 1939, until fited very largely at the expense the next annual meeting of rate of terjants.
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There
was Mr. Edward stres, was down to hid “bon voyage" Cracker taking to the air for a to Miss Jan King. The attractive. quick trip to Washington, DC. He traveller has just received her Department; all very mysterious! turning to the family hearth m
Mr. and Mrs. N. Jensen, con- England. nected with the Danish Consulate,
Mr. R. Hall received many "good
disputed statement that the pre-themselves, the industrial estab- sident Line's Bagship is Capt. fortunately. whistles, bells
are good Otto Kahlmeister, who has sailed gongs kept us from plowing into other steamers of his company the gay party surrounding this about the Pacific Ocean during lady just before the ship sailed. the past thirteen years. Now, he Consequently, we are not exactly
have
is number one
With little ado the President
sure of her initials!
payers. These rates apply to as To group all houses in a single greater or more deadly missessed rentals of buildings within rateable class, subject to the intends calling on the U.S. State B. A. at the University and is re- take could
be made. Our the Settlement. In differentiation enormous increase recommended, honour and our courage are there is a "special" rate of 14% 1s fallacy which shopla in our own keeping and they during the earlier period, to be capable of correction. It might will be found unflinching and increased to 18% on October 1 be some comfort if, before the are round-trippers. And there was wishes for a grand vacation on Puntarnished in this business. next, on buildings beyond Settle actual carrying out of this parti
a Mr. Oscar Fisher crossing the his departure on Saturday for The time has come to be plain ment limits enjoying Bettlement [cular recommendation, some satis-
Pacific on the Honolulu Clipper.
London. And this gentleman from and straight in our words and amenities, including utility ser factory classification be made be-President Coolidge
the Government Service intends dealings, and the dictators vices,
to make it just thất! tween residential and, business What the authority is for the premises and, as
Mrs, Mackle, with her youngster, must be taught that the Feace
3. class by THE NEW SKIFFER on the Pre-is travelling to London. Un- Bloc is an impregnable bul-
sent rate in Hongkong is lower shments also. There
and than that obtaining in Shang-grounds for this contention when TO COMPLETE the work of hai, it will be interesting to learn. business premises are exempt from peace and trown it with suc- Before the Committee's vital res curbing legislative influences. A cess as speedily as may be, it commendation to increase the as grasping class of landlords is necessary that there should sessment rate is implemented, no not been slow to take full advan- be a full understanding with room should be left for assallable tage of their freedom and in the U.S.S.R., whose full ad-criticism. It is matter of common known cases have been respon- herence is essential. It would knowledge that Shanghai's ratessible
for three successive in- be stark folly not to ensure serious loss in revenue through eighteen months. It may even be were put up as a result of the creases of rent during the past the co-operation of Soviet
occupation by a contending force expedient to classify house pro- Russia on an equal basis of of properties which formerly con perties according to locality, 85, reciprocal security. We ven- tributed to her revenue and also for instance, those enjoying all the ture to feel the firmest con- to a large number of vacancies urban amenities tri exclusive
Three years ago Dr. and Mrs, W. Mr. and Mrs. W. M, Chang, with Edler travelled in the Far East. their young son were given a idence that all difficulties in these respects. the reverse has suburban areas costing for their will be surmounted in the dis- happened in Hongkong; the Co- cussions now going on. belony has been more fortunate. Its to taxpayers.
Now, this summer, these Pasadena huge welcome by friends on the higher expenditure
had to satisfy their wet pler. # The equity of the residents Hong Kong within seven days which Soviet Russia will ad- Foreign Becretary; M. Georges creased and not reduced, by the from the Incidence of heavier quently they took advantage of the Kailan Mining Administration
tween Lord Hallfax, H.M. Income has been substantially in proposal will be seen, in the relier curiosity about China; conse- There was Mr. K. F. Chang, of
taxation which will be afforded to the "special rates" American Pre-who received a wet, but large, a class sufficiently burdened with aident Line is offering and have welcome from happy friends, Grasping Landlords
expenditure created by exceptional come
On
"Jook-see"? Mr. and Mrs. A B, Tyrrell, It is bad enough that, as a re-circumstances.
Journey. They noticed little dif- popular, frequent, visitors to sult of the demand for housing
Yours faithfully.
ference in Japan, but when they Hongkong from Shanghai, were accommodation, there has been an
saw Shanghat they were shocked, greeted with quite a bit of ado. so many changes for the worse. The executive of "R.C.A."" is down Hongkong. Just the same, with on a business call and is staying beautiful natural scenery and at the Peninsula Hotel drab buildings.
Any objections to the proposed change of name must he sent to the Registrar of Shipping i
from the appearance of this ad vertisement.
"Dated at Hong Kong this 29th day of January, 1939.
(Signed) LAU TAK PO.
CONVITE.
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A Colonia Portuguesa é por este cordialmente convidada para uma manifestaçao no Club Lal tano na Terça-feira, 30 do cor. reute, pelas 17.30 horas, 20 Sr Consul de Portugal, Exmo Sar Dr Alvaro Brilhante Laborinho em virtude da sua transferencia para Johannesburgo.
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Bonnet, the French Foreign deplorable circumstances of the Soviet Ambassador to Great Minister; and M. Ivan Malsky, past two year
Britain.
PEACE BLOC THERE IS GOOD REASON to believe that we may expect, in the near future, the creation of a mighty Peace, or Non-Aggression, Bloc, to
here. Negotiations have been. under way for some time with a view to arriving at some arrangement for mutual de- fence and, though there have been a few stumbling blocks, THERE IS NO MYSTERY the talks have been conductor fantasy about the Soviet ed with an air of cordiality, claims. Fundamentally, they .coupled with resolve and are an inevitable request for equal guarantees in return for THE DEMOCRATIC Powers equal risks and for a full are unchanged in their desire and definite understanding for the preservation of peace with regard to the respective by fair discussion but, on the other hand, they are not pre- Pared to accept negotiation by coercion, and, in inter national affairs, they will never again yield to the dicta-
reason."
by ultimatum or conference
422 freedom and existence, and
CHUNG YUEN ELECTRICAL COMPANY.
NOTICE
maintenance
Fiy
J. P. BRAGA.
upward tendency in rents "since Hongkong 26th May, 1939.
H.K. MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY
The following correspondence be
means of supporting common tween His Excellency the Governor responsibilities. It is obvious and the Right Honourable the that, within any genuine Secretary of State for the Colonies frontiers of mutual security, is published for general informa the frontiers of the Soviet tion.. Union must be as completely guaranteed as the frontiers Kong, to Secretary of State (123)
of any other member of the
possible.
or
2
Telegram, From Governor, Hong-
QUEEN MARY'S
THANKS TO H.K.
The following telegram from Her Majesty Queen Mary, to His Excellency the Governor of Hung- kong has been received:
"Orateful thanks for Birthday message.Mary R."
REFUGEE SCHOOLS
· just down from Shanghai.
Coolidge slid into her berth in! m.v. Victoria Kowloon on Saturday at 830a.m.ON SATURDAY at 7 am the
with Allman, Davies and Hops in Shanghai, The passenger list was
small white matorship of Lloyd : Mr. N. F. Allman, connected Triestino was in our harbour from Shanghai came business calling practically complete with Chinese in the President steamer."
visitors from the north.
another
And there was Mr. F. Dahlmann Mr. and Mrs. C. Manshardt, not at all pleased with the wea- with their two sons, are on their ther, but glad to be back in the way back to Bombay, their home. Colony again.
The missionary, who is connected Mr. Ezar Longway from Shang- with the American Methodist Mis hat, will spend a few days here sion, has been on a six months' and probably continue to Manila.. holiday in the United States with His share of greeters were plenti- his family.
ful and quite" "- enthusiastic; A well known California family evidently he has not been in our
disembarked from the "Coolidge" city for sometime. and will spend a few days visiting Manila and Europe. in the Oplony. Mr. and Mrs. Ed-
DJ
Hamallion Quigley. This family.y, Victoria, was off to Manila ward Quigley and their son, ON SATURDAY. aƒ ♪ p.m. the are constantly visiting in various and European ports, and the rain ports of the world and it is nice certainly made it a wet and to see them saying "hello" in our dreary safing. city.
⠀⠀ Mr. J, Gonzales, with his family, Mr. Y. L, York was another busy are returning to Manila after a Kentleman arriving from Shanghai vacation in our city. Also, pro- on a short call in Hongkong.
minent southern residents going back home after happy days here" were Dr. E. Løper and Mr. and
Mrs. J. M. Bayot, with the mem
Dated: April, 19 1939- tors summons to "stand and Peace Front. Nothing less nearest relative expression of this
Grateful if you would convey to CAMPAIGN deliver." The Peace Bloc will than full reciprocity in that Colony's regret and sympathy on
The following is a further list of defend their independence Hongkong 27 de Maio de 1939. and security, as well as their respect is practical.. secount of death of Bir Matthew contributions received by the Bos
Nathan..
kong Emergency Refugee Council their pledges of Cutual - WE MUST NOT be deterred
Despatch of May, 12 1938 from for the Refugee Schools Campaign: Previously acknowledged $1,238; security will be futalled, if by the Italo-German cry of Secretary of State
"encirclement." That is
Sir, have the honour to refer to Fung Shiu Ki Tong $300; Met Wan need be, in the letter and spirit and to the uttermost propaganda artifice and your telegram No. 128 dated the College $100 Mr. Ngan Shing "Evan 350, Dr. F-M. Edwards 150, and at all costs.
nothing else. It was certain 19th of April. requesting that Yeung Chung School 130; Mul CONTINUED suggestions by to be raised in any case as expression of the Colony's dee Fang College $20; Diocesan Boge Manila Bound
regret and sympathy on account School (2nd Donation) $19.40; Bir German and Italian leaders soon as nations east and west of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Kotowall 315; Ma, Fan EN SUNDAY morning the Presi- that the "degenerate Demo-after the smashing of Czechs, the Right Honourable Sr Matthew School $3.95. cracies" at a pinch would were compelled to stand to Nathan, O.C.M.G. might be con-
dent Coolidge was bound for bers of their family. NOTICE IS HEREBY desert any friend and gether for mutual support in-veyed to his nearest relative, and
Manila, bright and early Col. and Mrs, G. W. Lewis, with GIVEN that Mok King Fang is forswear any principle rather stead of remaining exposed to inform you the Lady Nathan
Mr. David L. Lyle, of the Talkoo their daughter, will all on to no longer the English Secretary than fight is the greatest of to attacks in detall. There is sister-in-law of Sir Matthew of our firat, his service having all dangers to peace but the no encirclement: there is only Nathan, has asked me to convey Sentence of one month's hard went journeying to the Philippine been terminated on the 21st day German and Italian people insurance. Truth must pre- to you an expression of the grate-bour, was passed on Tip Tal, 25, city for a short call
must by now realize that vail over propaganda,
ful thanks of his relatives for your when he was charged before Mr. And down to Mantle, on a short of May, 1939."
nothing could be further from BRITAIN and the other which were conveyed to them Iron Magistracy on Saturday with W. D. Thom, our local grocery telegram of sympathy, the terms A. A. Macfadyen at the Kow-| business-pleasure Jannt, went "Mr. the truthThe general world members of the Peace Bloc, through her
stealing growing nowers.
executive, sees through this miserable whose aim is to save the world
The theft took place early on Mr. T. MacDour, of the falsification: If there is any from the disastrous con-
Friday morning. The owner went Chartered Bank, held a ticket on impression that the Peace sequences of war, have grap sult, peace will be put on a to Aberdeen Street, where he re- the President Coolidge, but Bloc Powers are not in earnest pled with the situation with new foundation, and the nor cold the flowers at a stall from "must have dissolved in the and cannot be relied upon to confidence and tourage, and mal balance of the world will whose owner, he learned defen- on Saturday; he keep their promises, then no Iit is expected that, as re- be restored
dant's address.
locatable!
CHUNG YUEN ELECTRIC COMPANY,
No. 71, Des Voeux Road Central
Hong Kong, 22nd May, 1939.
FLOWERS STOLEN
A Dockyard and Engineering Co Singapore.
you
CHIEF
DEATH OF
RABBI JERUSALEM, May 27 (Renter)= he death occurred here to day of Chief Rabbi Jacób Meir, at the
leader of the Spanish: Jews.
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