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8-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

EDITORIAL

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NOTICE.

WATER SUPPLY Owing to the abnormally high consumption of water, the fol. lowing restrictions will be put into force from and including Saturday 1st of July: ISLAND.

The water will be shut off

on alternate nights from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. commencing at 10 pin, on the 1st of July,

MAINLAND.

The water will be shut off on alternate nights from 10 p.m. to

4 a.m; commencing at 10 p.m. on the 2nd of July.

A. G. W. TICKLE,

Water Authority.

UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG.

Vacancies will shortly occur in the post of First Assistant to the Professor of Medicine and of 2nd Assistant to the Professor of Surgery.

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PUBLIC AUCTION

.

PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 3rd day of July, 1939, aţ.3] · Applications should be address-p.m., at the Offices of the Public ed to the Dean, Faculty of MediWorks Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor cine, so as to reach him on or

Lot of Crown Land of one before July 3rd, 1939.

the at Ngau Chi Wan, in Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75-years--comment 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.

W. B. FINNIGAN,

Registrar Hong Kong, 29th June, 1939.

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NOTICE.

HONG KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED..

NOTICE OF INTERIM DIVIDEND.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1939.

DANCE HOSTESS Full Military Honours

At The Funeral Of Sub-

ROBBED

Chinese Committed To Sessions

Insp. H. G. Baker, M.C.

FULL MILITARY HONOURS WERE ACCORDED AT THE FUNERAL which took place at the Colonial Cemetery Juster- day. of Sub-Inspector EL G. Baker, MEC), MM, of the Hong- keng Police Force, who died suddenly at the Police Training. School yesterday morning. The Very Rev. J. L. Wilson, Dean of the Cathedral, officiated at the graveside.

The cortage was headed by a "firing-party and a band from the Royal Scots, followed. by European Inspectors, Sub- Inspectors and Sergeants and Chinese and Indian соп- tingents" of the Hongkong Polico "Force.

Men's Mess," Mongkok Police Sta- tion, The Recruits of the Canton ese. Contingent, Police Training School. Members of Central Mess... Police HQ., The Indian Staff of the Police Training School. All Members of Russian Contingent. Hongkong Police Force Inspectora and Sergeants Hunghom Police of three volleys, buglers Station. Europeans from Kowloon

Lice

Members, from the Royal Scots sounded the City Police Station, Mongkok Po-

Stations, Mess Water Police Station - "Last Post" and "Revelile

Sub-Inspector Baker joined the

Sub-Inspectors. Yaumat! Mess,

Following the service, and the fring

ALLEGED QUARREL WITH FATHER

were proceedings Committal heard before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Court yesterday. NOTICE IS HEREBY

when George. Tong, alias Tong Fat. GIVEN that 10 INTERIM alias, "La Cha" (Dirty) Tong, was DIVIDEND of FOUR per cent charged with robbery of a gold (4%) for the six months ending wrist watch and anger rings, from 30th June, 1939 amounting to Kwan Hing-hing, dance hostess, FORTY cents per share on the of the Lido Cabaret, on the root of No. 330 Lockhart Road, Wan- Enlly Paid Up Shares and TEN chal, on March 6. Defendant was cents per share on the Partly Paid committed for trial.

Det.-Insp. W. N. Darkin pro- secuted. Up Shares of the Company will be paid on TUESDAY, the 11th

Outlining the facts, Insp. Dar July, 1939, on which date Divkin said that when the girl came dend Warrants may be obtained out of the Lido Dancing Hall,

commended in Intending bidders are advised on application at the Registered about 2 am, she met defendant Police Force in 1925 and during single European's Officers, No. 7. police Station, Chinese members. Defen-1926, 1931 and 1938. He served of the EU.K, Singh Mens' Mess, friend wished to see her. As from 1st July next our that immediately after the dis Office of the Company, Exchange who told her that a European his service was

dant then took her to Lockhart with the British Army during the Yaumati, Chinese members of the Office will be in Prince's Build-posal of the lot the Purchaser Building, 4th Floor,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of Road, where he demanded that she Great War and was awarded the UK, Hongkong Police Reserve. ing, Top Floor.

(if not the applicant) will be

an the Company will be closed from give up her jewellery. Defendant Military Medal and the Military Shamshulpo Police Station. Eu

ropean Officers Mess: Detective pushed her, and threatened to Cross. required to deposit with authorised officer who will be TUESDAY, the 4th July to stab her, but he actually did not

He is survived by his wife, who Omice, HKT. Police Station, Led- is in England, two sons, Peter and ge Easter Scotia No, 923, S.C. (His present at the sale, the sum of TUESDAY, the 11th July, 1939, possess any weapon at the time.

Defendant was arrested on In Harry, now in Hongkong, and two Mother Lodge), The MEZ, Office- two hundred dollars, ($200), In both days inclusive..

formation. cash. This sum will be refunded

sisters, to whom much sympathy Bearers and Companions of the

Naval Military Chapter No. 302 15.C. on payment of the Purchase price.

REMOVAL NOTICE.

Public Works Department. Hong Kong. 29th June, 1939.

517

DAVID SASSOON & CO., LTD,

509

GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC. "A"

TENDERS for DOLLARS current in this Colony, for tele. graphic transfer, on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, up to and for the sum of £200,000, will be received by the Treasury Chest Officer, Command Pay Office, until 10.15 a.m. on the 30th June, 1939.

The tenders to state the total Amount (in pounds sterling). No telegraphic transfer will be made for less than £100, but tenders for sums above that' amount to suit the convenience of the tenderers will be consi dered.

The tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to

the Treasury Chest Officer, Com mand Pay Office, and endorsed "Tenders for Government Bills,

etc."

The right is reserved (1) to accept or reject any or all of the tenders, and, in particular (2) | in case of equality of rate between lenders amounting in all to more

give preference to any tenders received from Government ^in.

the Treasury Chest.

Coples of Forms of Tender can

be had on application.

** Persons tendering for (Bills) are hereby notified that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George III Cap. 45 and 41 George III Cap. 52 the acceptance of any such Tender is subject to the express condition that no Member of the British House of Commons shall be admitted to any share or part li or to any bencât to arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bills)."

"The provisions in question do not apply to Contracts en. tered into by any incorporated Company in its corporated capacity and made for the general benefit of the Com. pany."

SALE BY PUBLIC

AUCTION.

CHINA PROVIDENT GODOWN WARRANT NO. 4215.

100 PIECES STEEL

.**I**

BEAMS 2′51′′ x 117" x 361t.

10 PIECES

STEEL

PLATE 2011. x 10" x

STORED AT NORTH POINT "OPEN YARD

NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that sufficient of the above cargo will be sold by Pub. fic Auction at Messrs. Lammert Bros., Sale Rooms No. 2 Con- naught Road, Central, on Friday the 30th day of June, 1939, at 2.30 P.M. to cover the overdue storage charges amounting to $14,000.00 unless the charges and expenses are paid before, that date.

For & on behalf of

MORTGAGE CO., LTD.

G,

R. A. WICKERSON,

Secretary & Manager." 482

PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, 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 at Stubbs Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 21 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

Registry No.

New Kowloon Inland

Lot. No. 2690, North West of Now Kowloon Inland Lot

No. 106, Ngan Chi

No. of Huis.

Locality.

Q.

Boundary Measure-

ments.

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sale plain

Bquare feet

Annuni

Rental.

Contents

* | Upset Price,

About

19,550

80

765

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

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PARTICULARS AND CON- DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, 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 at

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

Boundary

Masauro-

imenta.

Mangal

Rental

Upset Prico

By order of the Board of Directors,

Hong Kong, 5th June, 1939.

The Baily Bress

444-

Kwan Hing-hing said that she

some

is extended.

THOSE PRESENT

“DARTS” GAME WATCHED BY DETECTIVE

knew defendant as "Dirty" Tong. She recounted the incident and W. L. MCKENZIE,

added that defendant said he had

A large gathering of friends was Secretary.a quarrel with, his father and

present at the last rites yesterday wanted to raise some money, with and among them were Mr. C. G. witness jewellery, to buy a gun Perdue, Acting Commissioner of to deal with his father, Wit-Police. Mr. W. P. Thompson, Su- ness said she would get

perintendent of Police, Mr. F. W. money at home and give it to Shaftain, A.D.CI (G.), Mr. E. V. him, as the jewellery did not be: Searle, A. 9, P. Chief Inspectors long to her.

J. C. S. Fender, W. R. Chester- On her refusal, he twisted her woods, M. H. Hourihan, Enspectors hand behind and took of her J. R. McWalter, W. H. Nolloth, W. gold wrist watch, and subsequently Mair, 8; Shepheard. A Kirby, A. |

Defendant the two gold rings.

V. Baker, W. Russell. 3. C. Saun- ders, J. Y. Chlang. Wong So. Sub-

Charged with keeping a common Inspectors R. Cunningham, Poyntz, E. G. Post, H. W. Fraser, gaming house for the purpose of J. J. Walsh. A. J. Johnson, J. God money being received by him, or dard, L Tyler, J. Orem, P. L Bar-on his behalf, as a consideration nicle, Sergeants W. E. B. Howel, T. for an undertaking to give there Cashman, D. Davies. J. May, F. after certa valuable things on a J. Kelly, F. E Russell, H. T, Mat- contingency relating to a game known as "Darts," contrary to ches, J. Allen, J. Hill. D. Mann,

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HONGKONG, JUNE 30, 1839

RETALIATORY MEASURES

on.

cause

also searched her hand-bag..

Chan Su-peng P. 8. C. 630, Eave evidence of the arrest of the de- fendant at the Tung On Wharf, and the discovery of the watch.

COOLIE DIES OF STAB WOUNDS Stated to have sustained stab wounds in a fight in the Wanchai district, on June 23, Tam Kwong, 30-year-old coolle, died in hospital. The police have offered a reward of $250 in connection with murder.

the

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Two Men Face Gaming Charge

B. Stewart, H. S. Pilkington, the Section 6 of Gambling Ordinance Rev. Mackenzie-Dow, Mr. F. Cul. No. 201, 1891, and being keeper of len, Mr. G. B. Witchell, Mr. D. C. room at No. 55 Stanley Street, W. Fitches, Mr. C. F. Fallon and ground floor, on June 13, Wan Kan and Lai Yee appeared before Mr. many others.

R. Edwards at the Central Court yesterday."

TELEGRAMS

THE WREATHS" THE PARTICULARLY strong

Family wreaths were sent from" Defendants were represented by views that have been ex-

"His Sorrowful wife and sons, Mr. Alfred Y. Hon, whilst the As- the retaliatory fricreasingly difficult to main-Peter and Harry," and "His Lov-sistant Crown Solicitor, Mr. J. B. pressed in the British press

Prentis prosecuted. which Britain tain her stand against the ing sisters, Dorothy and Iris."

Mr. Prentis sald that on the day regarding measures

Other foral tributes were sent to meet the aggressor. The British Gov- should take

been ernment and all those other by the following:-The Commis-in question, a detective was sent of to No. 55 Stanley Street ground The cargo may be inspected

situation which has any day between 9 A.M. and North Point, in the Colony created by the blockade of Powers who have given their stoner and Superintendents

present crisis, must Mrs. W. A. Russell and family.darts from 7.20 to 8.15 pm. There than the total sum required, to P.M. at the Yard. (Phone 25165) of Hong Kong for a term of 75 Tientsin and which is having moral support to China in Hongkong Police, Inspector and floor, to keep watch on a game of

repercussions on British and her years, with the option of renewal foreign interests throughout realize, therefore, that, by Inspector and Mrs. E G. Post, Mr. were 13 or 14 people in the shop. and Mrs. D. Fitches, Mr. and Mrs. There was a counter, and behind at a Crown Rent to be fixed by China, müst convince the helping China now in a more stitutions or from the bankers to CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & the Surveyor of His Majesty the Government that the situa-substantial way than in the HL E. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. R. Sit was a dart board. The players Everest and family, Mr. and Mrs. bought counters of 1, 2, 4, 6, and KING, for one further term of tion is one which brooks no past, they will not only help Bill Stone and Boys, Mr. and Mrs 10 cents, and placed it on the 75 years.

further delay. With the her to preserve her indepen-ucket, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bar-counter of the colour he wished to Intending bidders are advised threatened occupation of dence and sovereignty from kin, Mr. and Mrs. Holloway and throw at. Then a dart was thrown "that immediately after the dis Foochow and Wenchow by ruthless aggression, but also family, Mr. and Mrs. G. Grimmitt and if he happened to get the col posal of the lot the Purchaser the Japanese, China's coastal consolidate their own position and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chester- our he won the prize. On the wall (If not the applicant), will be blockade will be complete and in the Far East against any Woods, Mr. and Mrs. M. Murphy, were two lists of prizes which con- required to deposit with anthe effect of this will un- attempts that may be made Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hunter, Mr. and sisted of candies and cigarettes further in the future to oust them Mrs. W. M. Armitt, Mr. and Mrs. Another list described the prizes. authorised officer who will be doubtedly

Evidence was given and the and Mrs. B. present at the sale, the sum of economic difficulties for Bri- from their lawful and hon- Shepheard, Mr. two hundred dollars, "($200) intain as far as her trade with ourable associations with the Thorpe. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fraser, hearing was adjourned to July 4 cash. This sum will be refunded China is concerned unless a Chinese. Britain, as China's Mr. and Mrs. R. McEwan. Mr. and at noon. on payment of the Purchase definite stand against Japan- closest friend, is quite rightly Mrs. A. V. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. §. ese infringement of foreign expected to take the lead in C. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie,

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Butcher, Mr. UNCLAIMED price,

trading rights is made.

this matter. THE USUALLY outspoken

THE "NEWS CHRONICLE'S" and Mrs. W. Mair, Mr and Mrs. A. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. G. Harris, "News Chronicle" is most in- view is whole-heartedly sup- Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Walsh, Mr. and

The following is a list of un- sistent

this question. ported by the other sections Mrs. Hunt and family. Mr. and

claimed Radiotelegrams lying at Cable and Wireless Ltd, Hongkong After pointing out that there of the British press. The Mrs. A. L. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs.

Branch should be no giving in to the "Manchester Guardian" goes D. A. Pockson. Mr. and Mrs. J. Japanese demands far

a even further and urges that Orem and family, Mr. and Mrs. A.

International Publicity Depart of the Tien- not only help of a monetary T. Sabey and Frank, Mr. and Mrs. ment, Hongkong Office care Bank of China, from Manila: Karlach tsin affair on their own kind should be made available E. Channing:

Mrs. V. L. Witchell and family. Hillwoodroad, from Shanghai; Kar- terms, the paper urges to China, but that her very that the position which Aghting forces should be Inspector Chiang Jen-yi, Inspec-lach Waidefag, from ' Shanghal; has now been created Justifies strengthened with war equip-tor Wong So. Bergt. Major Wong Nelly Zamora, Kowloon Hotel, from the immediate necessity for ment. Never before has the Jan. Sub-Inspectors Lam Yan-fu, Hollo; Rolfe Ranpura, from Chapa; extending the scope of assis- British press, throughout the Ng Cham-sing, Chan Ki-vick and Perfection,, from Vienna. tance which has been given whole Empire, been so unan- Lam Yung-hon, Sub-Inspector R to China. The granting of imous in their views as to Cunningham, Sergeants A L Davies, A Shaw, H. T. Matches, further financial aid is the the policy which their states J. Michie Sergt. G. F. Robinson, TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 506 best means to make Japan men should adopt in dealing Detective In Muk, the Chinese

WEEKLY RETURN change her policy towards the with a subject that has as- Stan of the PTA Messrs, Pun

A record number of trame ac- whole question at issue.sumed such grave proportions Yau-tong, Doulun, Ho Kal-kee, Those who have the business and which has already result- Kimson. Lew. Cheung Hok-wah.cidents was recorded in the colony Interests of Britain in the ed in a serious loss of British CSL Ho Cho-yee, PSC. 277 Ip during the week ending at 8 am Far East at heart will un-prestige and honour. The Wai-yee, LSD. 93 Chiang Ping-on Saturday, June 24, 1939. There The Japanese, having dis-ed that failure to take up the Mathews, Thomas Cashman, A. AS THE RESULT OF WHICH 2 covered that their hopes of Japanese challenge will have J. Manton, A. W. Mooney, F. W. PERSONS WERE KILLED AND 69 bringing China to her knees disastrous results on the post- Shaftain, LB. Whant, A. S. Far- PERSONS WERE INJURED. are fast disappearing, have tion in Europe, to Britain's quhar, D. C. 8. MacPherson, B. C. The two killed were Chinese boys, age 11 and 15, who were Walker, H Woods, Insp: Channan now resorted to a subtle disadvantage, cannot be neg singh, Insp. All Mohamed, S. My knocked down respectively by a means of diverting attention lected and the Government

R. McWalter, W. La Bart Sparrow running across the road from the China Incident in must, therefore, give the mat Arjan Singh, J. 8. Riddell and J. private motor car and a bus while order to force China to give ter their most serious consid- MJ. Flattery, W. 8. Glendining Of persona Injured. 38 were in by attempting to cut offeration. They owe it to the and family, Goodwin, WP pedestrians, who were either walk- the help she is getting from people of the British Empire Thompson, K. A. Bidmead, G. Bing or running across the road

It is a responsibility which wilson and B. V. Searle, Chas and were struck by vehicles, sympathetic powers.

Of the 120 accidents, 50 they cannot ignore and which cough, R Bentley, D. Danbrow- they must preserve with all sky, D Clark. T. H. Davy, J. God collisions between vel were colisions betw the means at their disposal ir dard, Tro Trun-on,”

President Committee and Mem- and pedestrians while 21 right and justice is to prevall

bera Police Recreation Club. Bingle were due to other causes. over armed force.

T. L. ROGERS,

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser.

Colonel, R.A.P.C.(if not the applicant) will be re- Treasury Chest Officer, | quired to deposit with an authoris

ed officer who will be present at

His Majesty's Treasury Office,

Hong Kong.

BANK HOLIDAYS.

the sale, the sum of two hundred

515

dollars, ($200) in cash.

This

of the Purchase price.

In Accordance with Govera

ment"...Ordinance, THE

EX.

will be

CHANGE BANKS CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS Saturday, the 1st, July, 1989. (The first week-day of July).

They will also close for the transaction of EXCHANGE BUSINESS at I p.m., on Mon- day, the 3rd July 1938.

Hong Kong, 28th June, 1939.

510

sum will be refunded on payment

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No. of Sale

Garden Dot

Registry No.

Lote Nos 291 Locality. Adjoining Inland No. 109

and, 3550, Stubba

Road.

Boundary

Measure-

menta

As per

zale plan.

Anatial

Rental

About

Contents in

Square feet.

50

1,075

• Upset Prics?

No. of Bale

Inland Lot

Registry A

Localit..

3

No. 5532.

and 3978, North

West of Inland Lota Nos. 4855

Point.

As per

sale plan

About

Contents in

63,400

Square feet.

1,184

63,400

settlement

DONT FORGET doubtedly support this view. warning that has been sound-shau, D. Ashiy, Davitt and Taylor, were altogether: 120 ACCIDENTS

THAT WHEN

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THERE IS no longer any room for doubt that, unless China's resistance against this new method of attack is strengthened, she will find it