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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

INSPIRING MESSAGE SENT TO H.K. BY SECRETARY OF STATEharlagula

FOR THE COLONIES

H.E. The Governor Pledges Colony's Devotion To British Crown

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry North- cote, on Tuesday, received a personal message ad- dressed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, in connexion with the outbreak". of war between Britain and Germany on Sept. 3. The following is the text of

the message:-

SUCCESSFUL APPEAL ASSAULT CHARGE

SEQUEL

GENERAL

Big Fire In West Point

$10,000 DAMAGE REPORTED

A big fire, broke out in the early hours, yesterday at No. 35 Dea Voous Road West, and caused damage to the extent of about A successful appeal against á $10,000. Five Appliances, four from judgment "given by Mr. B. A. D. the Central District and one from Forrest, in the Central Magistracy, West Point, were despatched fo on June 28 was argued by Mr. Hthe scene of the conflagration C. MacNamara, Instructed by Mr. which lasted for about an hour. W. M Brown, before the Chief The building, which had four | Justice, Str Atholl MacGregor, and storeys was used as a dwelling on floor. Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, yeater-the top floor. The second day.

where the Are criginated WAS The case was one arising out of occupied by a sez product shop, an assault charge brought by one known as Loong Chan, whilst the Ghafoor against Jaffar Arst floor was the office of Messrs. Khan. The learned magistrate Tuck Cheong-hing. The ground had dismissed the charge and or- floor was, also a sea, product shop. dered" Abdul Ghafoor to pay $50 as trading under the style of Messrs. compensation. The money was Yuen Wah-loong.

I know that while war clouds SNATCH THIEVES Abdul

were hanging threateningly over

us the people of British lands Overseas were hoping fervently for the maintenance

of pesce

IN KOWLOON

with all its blessings, and yet were Two French Ladies

preparing calmly and resolutely

for the supreme test of war, if it should arise.

Our knowledge of the feelings: uf sixty million of our

fellow

citizens in the colonlal territories

Have Unpleasant Experience

Two young French ladies, who has sustained us, in Great Britain had an unpleasant experience on in our efforts for peace and steel- Tuesday night,

war

were the corn-

ed us in our own preparations for plainants at the Kowloon Court yesterday, when a Chinese youth, Lee Kwok-chol. who gave his age as 17, was charged before. Mr. Q.

of

Unhappily the work peacemakers has been finally thwarted, and we have been forced to enter into a hostility not only to honour our pledge to friends but to secure the survival of good faith and. liberty among civilised people.

BURDEN SHARED

make

A. A. Macfadyen with attempted ¡larceny of a bandbag.

paid into court.

At 3.30 a.mL smoke was seen APPEAL ALLOWED.

pouring out of the second flöör. In allowing the appeal brought Every effort "made by the tokis by Abdul Ghafoor against the to subdue the fames proved in Magistrate'a Anding. Their Lord-vain and they were finally forced ships ordered that the $50 paid to divert their attention to secur- into court by the appellant be re-ing the account books and other turned to him,

valuables on the premises. They The respondent did not appear escaped downstairs and ra'sed an

Court during the hearing of the alarm appeal, nor was he represented by counsel.

CLAIM FOR RENT ALLOWED

Mr.

Miss Ludmilla d'Eremeet, of No.

In the Summary" Court, 110, Austin Road, who managed to justice R. E. Lindsell gave judg- retain her handbag by holding on ment with costs for Wan Chok- tightly to the strap, told the Court that defendant had made three we, who brought a claim against

We in the United Kingdom are attempts to pull the bag out of her prepared

fact she-bad to

whatever, grasp. despite the sacrifice may be necessary in the raised an alarm. "course of this struggle. We shall

was

PULLED AT BAG

When the fire appliances arrived encountered on the scene, they some difficulty in securing water, owing to the restriction

The entire ground foor Way gutted.

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REFUGEES IN ··

THE COLONY Lul Muk-sang for six months' rent There was a decrease of 685 re- at $11 a month, in respect of a por-fugees and destitutes accommodat- tion of Shek Kap Mi, Lot No. 575ed in the Colony in Government Shamshulpo.

camps, etc., in Urban and Rural Areas for the week ending Sept.2. the total being 9,829 against 10,514 on Aug. 28.

Plaintiff said in evidence that be ever mindful that you in the Complainant stated that she'since 1930 defendant had occupied colonial territories are sharing

walking in Nathan Road a portion of over 300 square feet our task and our burden and our near Nanking Street, with her at. a rental of $2.08 a month. The sympathy and sense of comrade- younger sister, Marina, about 7.20 land was partly built on for ship with you will be constant.

o'clock in the evening, on Tues-domestic purposes and partly used day, when the defendant came up for breeding pigs and storing straw. and pulled at the bag which she¦ held in her right hand. She cali- In February last year, defendant

In the words of His Majesty the King, let us all "Stand calm, firm and united in this time of trial."

The long and happy a350- ciation of so many people of different races and creeds 'an- der the British, Crown is itself the best proof that the ideal of peaceful and fruitful co- operation between diverse people, who are willing to un- derstand and respect each other, is attainable; and that knowledge will fortify us in our fight to secure the estab- lishment of that ideal in wider worlds. Macdonald,

(Sgd.) Malcolm

HIS EXCELLENCY'S

His

REPLY

MORE LAND

Urban Areas (Civilians); King's Park 1,345 against 1,308 on Aug. 26:

Ma Tau Chung 1,156 against 1,182 on Aug. 26.

North Point 1.472 against 1,482 on Aug. 26.

ed out for help. and defendant pulled down the old structure and made away along Nanking Street built new ones, occupying more landi with a European in civilian clothes to a total extent of about 1.100 in chase.

square feet, on which he had built! 26. Sgt Albert Phillips, of the four stone houses, EKS.R.A.. who gave chase and Plaintiff said he had asked for arrested defendant, stated that he more rent but had been refused. arrested defendant when the In January this year, he claimed latter turned into an alleyway." a new scale of rental at one cent per square foot, but defendant had not paid anything nor moved away. Mr. C. D'Almada appeared for the plaintiff.

DEFENDANT'S DENIAL

Lee Kwok-chot, in defence, stated he had only collided with a Chinese and was rimning away because he saw a European running after him. "If I had attempted to snatch the bag, would it not be in my hands?," defendant-con- cluded.

Excellency the Governor Recording a conviction against replied to the Secretary of State Lel, the Magistrate ordered a re- for the Colonies yesterday, mand of 24 hours in police custody pledging the deep devotion of the Colony to the British crown.

and medical examination to deter mine his age. The defendant had

The following is the text of His a previous conviction and Excellency's reply:

DEEP DEVOTION

י

Your personal message convey-

under Police supervision.

·PRISON AND CANE

was

Another European lady. Mrs. P.

URBAN AREAS (SOLDIERS); In Hospital 3, against 3 on Aug.

Ma Tau Chung 750, against 753 on Aug. 26.

Rural Areas: Kam Tin 4,024 against 4,044 on Aug. 25..

San Uk Ling 304 against 874 on Aug. 26.

Gills Cutting 763 against 788 on Aug. 26.

PUBLIC WARNED AGAINST FOOD HOARDING: AMPLE STOCKS IN HAND

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7. 1939. —PACE

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GEORGIAN

BITTERS

BOTTLES

PORT DECANTERS WHISKY DECANTERS

BEER TANKARDS. JOGI PT. JUG I PT. JUG 2 PT,

FINGER BOWLS.

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INDIVIDUAL PIECES MAY BE PURCHASED.

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IN STOCK.

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Crystalware

Department

Tel. 28151.

Rolný TAILORED GOODS

ON

SALE

AT

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CHOLERA, DYSENTERY AND TUBERCULOSIS

TOLL IN COLONY

The following communique was issued to the press yesterday by Mr. R. M. Todd, Controller of Food, in conflection with the Colony's food supplies during the present hostilities in Europe: In this time of emergency, when against profiteering and are ed under Circular telegram No. 40L Avers, of Ningpo Street, who the British Empire is at war with reminded again that the Con- will be published to-day.

was also the victim of a snatcher Germany, it is the duty of the troller of Food has power to Twelve deaths from cholera, out It will be very highly appreciat-in Austin Avenue, at 6.30 o'clock Controller of Food, assisted by on control prices.

of a total of 20 cases (3 Imported), ed here that consciousness of our on Tuesday evening, was com-Advisory Committee, to watch over

NEW SUPPLIES

12 deaths from dysentery, out of a devotion deep

to the British plainant in a case against Kwok this Colony's supplies of food.

Dealers are advised to "place total of 42 cases, 10 deaths" from Crown and our unshakeable de- Pul, who was sentenced to nine so long as hostilities are con orders for the replenishment of enteric fever, out of a total of 28 termination to do everything in months with hard labour and 12 fined to Europe and European their stocks earlier than usual and, cases, and 100 deaths from tuber- ́our power, towards securing vic-strokes of the cape

waters, there is no reason to fear it they import foodatums from culosis, out of a total of 145 cases, tory for the Empire's righteous Accused was arrested by Jamader that Hongkong's food supplies will Europe, to investigate the possibi-occurred in the Colony for the cause, the Freedom of mankind. Man Singh, of the 1st Bn., Kumaon be jeopardised to any serious x lity of obtaining new supplies from week ending Sept. 2, according to has served to strengthen the Rifles, who gave chase.

tent While such a situation of other sources e. g. America, Canada, returns furnished by the Health hands and purpose of the British

tains, it will be the policy of the Australia, New Zealand, the Philip Department Government.

Controller of Food to interfere as pines, etc. Some interference with little as possible with the normal shipments, especially from Europe processes of supply and demand is inevitable and the arrivals of and his alm will be to allow busi- ships may be irregular.

A most loyal declaration sent to me promptly on the outbreak of war by the Leader of the "Cisinese Com- -munity 'on' its behalf is already

on its way thị you, E Please accept; · our grateful thanks for your inspiring words..

UNCLAIMED

H.K. UNIVERSITY

OPEN SEPT. 11

In connexion with the opening

of the University of Hongkong on Sept. 11, the Registrar wishes it to

ness to proceed as usual, AMPLE STOCKS

be known that the only alteration in At present there are ample stocks the University programme will be of all essential foodstuffs in the that the supplementary examina- Colony and further supplies are tions which were to be held on on the way. There is no justifica Sept. 8 and the following days have tion for anxiety or for any great TELEGRAMS now been postponed for one week. increase to prices.

They will begin on Sept. 15 and The Great Northern Telegraph end on Sept. 21. Company (Limited), advises that! This postponement has been the following unclaimed telegrams made for the benefit of students are lying at their offices from Shanghai and the Straits who Kongshen, 20 Bonham Strand have been held up owing to ship- West; Panchi, 7 Laull Street; Longping difficulties,

1

Lung, Lingnan University, Stubbs First and second-year lectures in Road; Lee Yuen Zang, 70 Ko ghing all the faculties will begin on Mon- Street; Van Yuch Fa, Bonham day, Sept. 25. Lectires for other Strand West; Tse King Chen, Ping years will be held in accordance On Boarding House; Chan Tung with the normal programme. Sinn, Bun Sun Hotel 605; 1237; Ng Wah, Queen's Road Central," all

from Shanghal. 36, Bonham St. W. CLAIM FOR $205

second floor, trom Copenhagen.

The case in "which Chan Hoo

Under the Defence Regula- tions, 1939, which have recently been published in the Govern ment Gazette, the Controller of Food is given very wide powers to regulate the produc- tion, storage, movement, dis tribution, sale, purchase etc... of food, including the power to control the prices at which food may be sold. These powers he will not hesitate to use. should the necessity arise.

NO HOARDING

Other returns include 5. deaths

from cerebro-spinal fever (5 notified),

from and 2 deaths measles, out of a total of 4 cases.

There were no deaths from diphtheria and purperal fever, but 2 cases of each were notified dur- ing the week.

LITTLE PROFITEERING Food and provision dealers have taken early advantage of the situation since the declaration of Returns notified to the Health war, and neither the abundance Department on Sept. 5 inside 25 of essential stores nor the normal cases of tuberculosis 4 cases of continuance of sources of supply dysentery, 4 cases of cerebro-spinal

́have detered' them from embark- | fever and one case each of cholera

ing upon a little profiteering, ac- and enteris fever, 'cording to a survey made during the last few days by the Hons kong Daily Press,”-

The highest margins are main- ly affected en rice and flour, al- though the present stock is able to last the population of the Colony for at least, alx months, with a steady importation of rice from Slam and Annam in the usual manner.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

IN COLONY

In the Colony of Hongkong, in- cluding the land, Kowloon and New Territories, during the week ending at 8 a.m. on Baturday, Sept. 2, 1999, there were altogether. 100 traffic accidents as the result of which 4 persons were killed and 40 persons were injured

Here are some "comparisons:

Of the persons killed, three Chi- Inst wh. fo D. plcul day

nese children, age 6, 6 and 8, were $7.70 18.80 knocked down and killed by a lorry #7,00,, $8.45- and motor buses respectively while

$7.50 $6.78ming across the roadwa Of 108 accidents, 46 were coll-

The public is, therefore, warned. sued Meests. Hwa Chiz Trust not to board food. Householdera Rice (best quality) Biam Bentence of six months hard Company and Tan Man for the should buy food in the usual labour was passed by Mr. Q. A. A. recovery, of $205, alleged to have quantities from the shops or public

Chan

...tmiddle grade) “...

(bestoty) Annam (middle grade)

$5.50

35.78

·Macfadyen at the Kowloon Court been paid to them as "shoe money"markets which they normally pair, per bag of 32 cathies $240:33 ona between vehicles; 41 were

yesterday : on.

Kwan-po, and rental for a flat at 277 tronize. They should not pay prices Sugar, per catty alias Chan So, 34, who was con- (second oor), Bhanghai Street, which are higher than the prices Fish, average, per catty victed of, wounding Leung, Nam; was heard again yesterday before which they have been paying re- Vegetables, per catty,

Beef, per Th alas Leung Lam, in Bowring Mr. Justice R. E, Lindsell when cently without first satisfying Fork per the Street on July 30, Defendant was judgment was given for the de- themselves by enquiry that the Fowls (K.C. Wan) accused of having attacked-Lam fendant, with posts

increase is reasonable and is justi- Fowls Cacao) Mr. M.-A. da Silva appeared for iede

Eggs, each With a fruiterer's knife, wounding hany severely about the head, the defendant, while plaintiff was arma and back

not represented.

hi Shop-keepers ⠀ and market «tallholders are hereby warned

10.

30

1

24

per catty

and canned foods have also increas ed by 20 to 25 per cent, since la week:

collisions between vehicles and pedestrians; 19 accidents were due to other causes.

Typs of Vehicles Involved f Private motor car 55, motor lorry 36, motor bus 14 publie motor car 11, motorcycle 4, tramcar 14 tricycle 2, bicycle 11 and rickets 5..

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