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REMOVAL NOTICE.

As from 1st July next our Ofice will he in Prince's Build. ing, Top Floor.

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on Monday the 3rd July, 1939.

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To avoid delay and unnecessary walting. licences may be for warded through the post to the Accountant Police Headquarters and should be accompanied by a crossed cheque in favour of the Hong Kong Government cover.

PARTICULARS AND CON. ing the necessary fees. The 1DITIONS of the Sale by Public cences will be returned through Auction to be held on Monday the post.

the 3rd day of July, "1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land North Point, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of '75 years.

SJ. C. G. PERDUE, Commissioner of Police. Hong Kong, 28 June, 1939.

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EDITORIAL

Mr. Li Ming-shu and his bride, formerly Miss Lee Chang-Ying,

after their marriage at the Registry, Supreme Court, yesterday..

Miss Lee is the daughter of Mr. Lee Kung-shan, ⋅ retired Govern- ment servant last attached to the Land Office.

CORRESPONDENCE

TOWN PLANNING

To The Editor Of The "Hongkong

Daily Press"]

BIG INCREASE.

IN CHOLERA:

38 DEATHS

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 1939 SEVEN WATER POLICEMEN ACCUSED OF EXTORTION: CROWN CASE IS OUTLINED

a Seven members of the Water Police, Tong Po, Li Tai, Au: - Kwok, Wong Lol. Yeung Kam-sul, Chan Ewai ---- and - Wong. Cheung-tal, appeared on remand before Mr. Q. A, A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy, charged' with conspiracy and extor- tion.

First and second defendants were charged with coaspiracy. and extortion on May 23, at £83. Woosing Street, first floor. Yau- mati. They were also charged with conspiracy between May 1 and. May 23. at 137 Temple Street, and first defendant was ad- ditionally, charged with extortion of the sum of $30 from Lå Кви.

-The seven men were all charged with conspiracy and extortion of $2 from Chan Luk on May 14

Tong Po and L Tai were also charged with extortion of $10 from Kam Yu on May 19, at No, 15 Woo- sung Street, ground door.

Mr. J. B. Prentis, assistant Crown Solicitor, prosecuted.

ALLEGED POSE

AS POLICEMEN

FOUR SOLDIERS

CHARGED A

Mr. Prentis sald that the con- spiracy alleged was that the seven

Alleged to have posed as, DO... · men, members of the Water Po- llce, combined with others › un-|

lice officers and taken. 355.40 fron four mah-fong players to known and formed a society call-į Ninety-two deaths from tuber- ed. "Sap Pat Yan," meaning at No. 14, Shumchan Street on culosis out of 180 cases (one im- |· "Eighteeri Friends," the purpose

The night of June 17, four sol-

Sir.—It is said that some oppor-" portedy

diers of the Middlesex Regi- and. 38 deaths from of which was to extort money from oplum and heroin divans

ment appeared on remand be under threat.. If they did not suc-

fore Mr. E. Himsworth at the ceed in getting the money, a raid

Kowloon Magistracy yesterday. They were Stephen Vincent would be carried out on informa- tion supplied by these people to Ward, 27, "C" Company:" Arthur the Import and Export Depart-Davis Smith, 21 of "A" Company;

Alfred Jenklas, of H.Q. Company;

THE PATIENCE of the people of the British Empire has been sorely taxed during the over the past few various degrading and in- tolerable indignities to which British subjects in China and particularly in Tientsin, have been subjected at the hands of the Japanese. The hopes that British statesmen at home have held that the tunity may be given to people to cholera out of 54 cases (four "im question at issue between the make suggestions, but where and ported) occurred in the Colony for Japanese and the British au-

to whom can such suggestions be the week-ending June 24, accord- thorities in Tientsin might made?

ing to the returns of the Health yet be settled peacefully and Two suggestions have been made Department.

Other returns include 8 deaths amicably have fast dwindled, at different times in your valuable

from enteric tever, out of 31 cases, The increasing and unceasing paper.

with which in- That a block be resumed, say in 6 deaths from cerebrospinal frequency

& deaths cidents of this nature have Sal Ying Foon, and rebuilt. With fever, out of 6 been occurring in Tientsin present inflated prices, and the from measles, out of 9 cases, 2 has already caused a serious usual practice of landlords secur deaths from diphtheria, out of

assumed, from the Government, of 21 cases and one death from loss to British prestige and the last cent of value, real or cases, 2 deaths from dysentery, out Governor of one Lot of Crown two hundred dollars, ($200) in honour, and public indigna- the price might seem to be prohi puerperal fever,

bitive. In any case at least one Returns of notifications on June tion at home has reached a pitch which will compel the block should be tried, and shares 26 Included 36 cases, of taber - Government to take some might be given to landlords in culosis. 12 cases

of cholera, 7 form of action to end this lieu of cash.

cases of dysentery, 5 cases of en unprecedented and impossible The building might be 7 or 8 teric fever and one case each of storted, all round the block, the measles, cerebro spinal fever and state of affairs.

except for a covered space in the inside, (centre), being left open puerperal fever, centre on the ground level with a root drying ground erected on it. ---Internal staircases--might

PARTICULARS AND CON- DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 3rd day of July, 1939, at 3 m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Land at Stubbs Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 21 years.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis- posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant), will be to deposit. with an required authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase

price.

No. of Bale.

Rogiatry No.

Locality.

Boundary s

Measure-

ments.

Coutenta in

Square foot.

juauwj

Hental

Intending bidders are advised PARTICULARS OF THE LOT that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be re- quired to deposit with an authoris- ed officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No. of Sale.

Locality.

No. 102

"Garden Lot

Adjoining Inland |

Lota Nos.

06.2319

and 3850, Stubba

Registry No.

f{qu

Road.

Boundary Mensure-

menta.

ft. fu.ft.lft

A per

ani-plan.

Contents in

About

Square foot.

Annual

Kontal,

< Upset Price

Inland Lot

No. 5:39.

West of Inland

Nos. 4955

aut 5878, North

69.

1,078

504

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PARTICULARS AND CON.

DITIONS of the Sale by Public

Lota

Point.

| B.| X(W.

As per

sale plaz.

About

63.400

1,164

¦ Upset Price.

SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.

CHINA PROVIDENT GODOWN WARRANT

NO. 4215,

100 PIECES STEEL "1"

BEAMS 25 x 117 x 3611, 10 PIECES

STEEL PLATE 20ft x 10" x

03,400

506

militarists,

be

cases

ANTI - CHOLERA INOCULATION

THERE is no longer any reason for believing that the Japanese can be persuaded to discuss the position-according to the traditions, of inter-made on the four sides, but also 'An additional centre has been national law and decency. a sloping way with level parts opened at the Queen's Road Out- Their aggressively minded might be built up on the inside Patient Department (old Govern- emboldened by of the square so that people might ¡ment Civil Hospital) for inocula- what they assumed to be so up slopes instead of staircases tion against cholers and for the issue of certificates for persons British reticence to make a if they prefer it.

This would give some shelters in who intend leaving the Colony. firmer stand in the Far East;

The public are reminded that have lost all conceptions of the yard space all of which might

lan inoculation certificate is valid, civilized ideals and principles.be of value.

Passage ways, lighted, might be if it is not less than six days and Their brutal behaviour to-

in the centre of the four sides and not more than six months old. wards Britons in particular, rooms from them to the window since the Tientsin blockade

space on the outside street and Appearing before Mr. R. A. 'D. was started, has gone on un- inside square, This would be of Forrest at the Central Court yes. checked by their Government great value hygienically.

terday on charges of possession of in Tokyo, and the feelings of Further suggestions from ex-292 counterfeit 10-cent places, 137. Britons in other parts of the perience in London might be counterfeit 5-cent pieces and a mould and implements for manu- world naturally go out to their given..

It might be that this would in-facturing counterfeit coins. Li countrymen in Tientsin in the terrible trials they are facing. crease the number of street sleep- Tat-luk, unemployed, was

ers, but there is a suggestion on, manded formally for one week on WITH THIS feeling of the subject.

the application of Detective righteous indignation, there

In 1902 (?) a report was given Inspector W. N. Darkin. is also bitter disappointment by a prominent member of the with the British Government | F.W.D. on the subject of buildings at home in regard to its for- eign policy, which, in a mea sure, has been responsible for bringing about the present position. The wholly un- necessary delay which has

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for Chinese in the Colony He have very kindly remitted the sum pointed out the village customs of of £277.15.10 (being the equiva China and suggested that this be lent of $4,520. ( ex. 1/2 3/4) to copied in Hongkong, apparently, their London Office, with instruc-

ment.

On May 23, Police Constable and Louis Remer, 22, "also of H.Q. - Dingsdale, was on duty in Saigon Company; charged with taking Street, when he was approached the designation or character of by a female, who asked him to go police officers to enter the pre- the No, 88 Woosung Street, first mises, and with larceny of $55:40 floor. He found first and second from Ewok Chan, 24, shop-foki; defendants in the middle cubicle. Cheng Kam 36, coolie: Tsut Fat, 42, P.W.D. coolie; and Wan Sing, NOTEBOOKS FOUND

45. a shipping coolie.

Ward was additionally charged with common assault,

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It was alleged that Lam Kwok, master of the premises; was wash- ing his hands, when first deren-

EVIDENCE CALLED dant entered the premises, and demanded $5 from To: Bo-man. Inspector T. K. Whelan · said Two notebooks were found on the that at 9.45 pm, on June 17 de- ⠀ two accused, and contained en-fendants' went.. to No. 14 Bhum- tries in regard to the addresses of chun Street, ground floor, where, ? various places and monies re- in the back room, a mah-jong- cerved. As a result of further in-game was played by the four com- quiries made, it was found that plainants, The defendants search- third, fourth and sixth defendants ed the table and complainants. went to No. 592 Canton Road taking $55.40. Then they left the where they saw Chan Tee, master, place and were chased by two of and sixth defendant informed the complainants. A police re- "servist joined in along Canton him that they wanted $20.

First and fifth defendants went Road until the nullah in. Mongkok to No. 137 Temple Street and. de- Road; when the first two defen- manded $100 from Lal Kau, A, foki dants accidentally fell into the told them that the master was nullah, which had no wall.

With the assistance of the mili away and they called again after:

a few days. On April 24, the pre-tary authoriti s the third and were later mises was raided by the Import fourth defendants and Export Department and Lai handed over to the police.

Kwok Chan, 24, shop foki, em- Kau was convicted."

played at No. 14 Bhumchun Street. first complainant, gave evidence.

On May 10, first and second de- fendants came again and obtain ed $30 from Li Kan

At 8 pm, on April 17, five men entered No. 135 Temple Street, and demanded $20.

DAY AFTER ARREST

Answering Inspector Whelan, he said that he submitted himself to search because he thought the de- fendants were police.

Cross-examined by Capt R Marsh, who was present to ask

The day after the arrest of the questions on behalf of defendants, first and second defendants, the witness said, that the shop was brother of the latter went to see closed for business but he could RO. Werd, of the Import and not tell whether the door was Wan Sing, shipping company Export Dept., and asked him to still open, but the lights were on. tions to them to send this sum on

rald an optum divan at No. 68

broker, Taut Fat, 42, P.W.D. coolte, Let these quarters be enclosed to the Lord Mayor's Fund as a Woosung Street: in a wall, "and be laid out in mardonation from synipathisers in

First defendant, when arrested Cheng Kam, 36, ilcensed hawker,

single storeys, A

II.

pervaded the negotiations row streets or lanes with plenty Hongkong, together with a copy of said he was looking for a friend and PCR 296, Soleman Omer, Auction to be held on Monday, STORED AT NORTH POINT with Soviet Russia for a pact of air and light, and if the bulid-our appeal, and a complete list or at No. 88. Woosung Street, Becond also gave evidence and the best-

the 3rd day of July, 1939, at 3

OPEN YARD

p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Ngan Chi Wan, in the lic Auction at Messrs. Lammert in China.. Colony of Hong Kong for a Bros., Sale Rooms No. 2 Con- term of 75 years, commenc ing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase

price.

against this type of aggressionings were constructed of cement the contributors. and ruthlessness has, it is concrete and the floors made of We desire to take this oppor NOTICE IS HEREBY felt, been largely accountable the same, and all place were tanity of thanking His Excellency GIVEN that sufficient of the for the increase in Japanese washed out dally, there would be the Governor and all the other above cargo will be sold by Pub. arrogance towards foreigners much better conditions than they contributors for having so kindly now have, ang a daily, cleansing responded to our appeal, and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking would improve conditions,

There places might be provided Corporation for their kind offices. The final list of contributions is in one part, or in several parte, and if they were under municipal appended below.

(Signed): control, by means of a pubile com under Government control

If these were available and zoti occupied. people overcrowding.

То amount previously might be fined,

Under a committee the cost of acknowledged erection of these premises might Chinese Bankers Assocta- be cheaper. And it would bring tion

date..

ment are at stake-British mittee, it would be better than if

HH. Kotewall, T. N. Chau. M. E, Lo. W. N. T. Tam,

BRITISH STATESMEN at naught Road, Central, on Friday home are inclined to hold out the 30th day of June, 1939, at over trining differences even 2.30 P.M. to cover the overdue when issues of greater mo storage charges amounting to prestige and British honour, $14,000.00 unless the charges and apart from the severe losses expenses are paid before that to British interests which have been caused by failure to adopt a stronger policy against those who have at- tempted to usurp right by force. With public patience now definitely ended in re- gard to the untenable situa- Hon created in the Far East, there is reason to hope that A beggar states, that he payə even at this late hour the $1.50 a month for a bed space. The Bank of Canton, Ltd. British authorities will take This might be reduced hy one half The Gold and Silver Ex- effective steps to assert the in such compound as may be exchange Society

The Hongkong and Yau- principles of law and Justice, plained if anyone is interested.

THE DEFENCE Conference

The cargo may be inspected any day between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. at the Yard. (Phone 25165)

For on behalf of

CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE CO., LTD.

R. A. WICKERSON,

Secretary & Manager. 482

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT YS MEN'S CLUB

No. of Sala, 1

Begistry No.

Locklity.

Kowloon Inland

Lot No. 1899.

Kowloon Inland Lot North West of New No. 1908, Ngan Chi

Boundary

Menaure

menta.

sale plair

Contents in

Square feet.

Ranti).

judgy

*. Upest Price.

13,550

86.

765

place

GATHERING

A social gathering of the Y's Men's Club was held at the Chl nese Recreation Club yesterday, during which the ceremony of Initiation of the members took

Those initiated were: Messrs T. T. Poon, Li Sui wing, Họ ghiu que, A. V. Wong and Albert Yuen, Amongst those present were: Dr. FL. Tseung, Governor of South China District, Dr. Lễ Bhu pul President; and Mr. WHII:

505 for China.

the poorer people together, so that they might be examined medi- cally, and austed if really poor. beggars might be put into one

part./

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"THETIS SUBMARINE

The China Motor Bus Co., The Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1993), Ltd, ----- Sir Robert Ho Tung, Kt,

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Ltd.

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mati Ferry Co., Ltd.

which has just ended in Sin-

The Bank of Fast Asia gapore has increased and

DISASTER FUND M. Ho Kom Tong, OBE, strengthened Anglo-French

Lady Ho Tung solidarity not only for action Sir-The above Fund was closed Dr. 5. N. Chau in Europe, but also for co-on June 24, the total contributions The Hongkong operation in the Far East. If received being $4,520.00. the Soviet agreement can still at our request the Hongkong Hon. Bir houson Chow be brought to a conclusion and Shanghal Banking Corpor and there is no reason why it should not, as the scruples and Britain toget that still exist are not insur= | make such a mo mountable then a solid, and ly without an determined front can be pre- themselves sented

the Japane to

there is The should they still aggressors,

tinue &alth their ureta

unreasonable policy

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defendant also said that he went inx was adjourned to to-day at II to look for Tong Po, and was at tacked, and accused of extortion. Fifth, sixth and seventh defen- dants denied the allegations,

P. C. Dingsdale, Bergt. Popt. Wong fa married woman, and Lam Kwok, master of the pre- mises, gave evidence.

The hearing will be continued to-day at 230 pm.

Mr. CA Batherton Russ sp- peared for all the defendants.

GENGHIS KHAN'S REMAINS PASS THROUGH SIAŅ

BIAN, June 27 (Central)-Sen. was gorgeously decorated on Sun- day on the occasion of the arrival. of the remains of Genghis Khan, the great Mongol monarch and conqueror, and his royal consort,

COMING EVENTS on their way from Etsinhoco,

Suyuan to the sou

No fewer than 30,000 beople went to the suburbs to meet the 18-Tides: High 6,45 xan, and 8.27

caskets which were

1 by pm. Low 184 pm PEEP Natioi

Sunrise 5.61 am, 8mset 7.11 p.m.

$2,240.00

600000

250.00

250,00

250.00

B Andr

Union

8. and B. Home Gen. Committee The Great

5.30 pan

was shou Hall Bazaar Mag

200,00 Guta 10. ma

8,43

ch, Kowloon Women's

Hanibition of War Pictures, Chinese YMCA Kowican, am, to 9 pm 200.00 Cathedral Women's Fellowship Wik

Party 10 a 100.000 Charlson

What and eve Serta Mess

Mongol escort- Wa

100,00 100,00

the Governor to speak Mtg of Sino-American HK Hotel. I pm

1 banquet giv Chiang Ting-w

130

MOA Moonlight

roya

50,00 FESPOA Annual Mtg. Jardines the Shend Pro 60.00 Board

Social morning with Mahjongg 10 early yeste

Cheero Club Dance 30 Daway further southe 28-Tides: High 125 m, and 944 pm., Low 123 sum, and 138 pine A YMCA Engineers Mahjonge

Chinese

Women's Club

50.00 50.00

On The Trustees, The Vic-

can

toria Jubilee Zoroas trian Charity Fund

MBE Mr. Tang Shin

20,00

Counch M

Mr. Albert King po Chan

25.00 HE 25.00 8 Bo

isk to

DBS M Luk taking Mrs 8. Ega

Char

20.00.

$20.00

of their rights ests of fall

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Holy Requiem Mac at the

held Jester