1939-10-03 — Page 5

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

WAR OF NERVES CONGRATULATED Mobilization

WON BEFORE OUTBREAK OF PRESENT WAR

no

"The war of nerves" seems to have been won before the present war broke out. A country post- master and storekeeper in a Hert- fordshire village contrasts "August, 1839 with September, 1938.

This time," he says, "there has been

mass buying of food stores and no mad rush of tele- grams from London begging for accommodation" one further small, but significant. indication that people are keeping their heads is given by a Reuter report that more money was deposited in the Post Office Saving Bank between August 27 and September 6 than was drawn.ost.

Many people write with some- has thing ke relief that actually started-and that they are calm and confident as to the outcome of the conflict is" ap- parent in the following extract written on September 3.

HUMOUR EVERYWHERE "We are amazed to find how little agitation is in our minds and how much less downright cowardly fear than we expected-

It is a blessing to find that with- out forcing......humour is every- where just as much alive as ever- It would be unbearable if that went

"Everywhere one ands an.un- shaken conviction that this thing must be done and that it is worth while to be. In the corporate effort that with help to see it through: there is a quiet strength and calm, almost smounting to cheerfulness, that I think was not apparent 'n 1814 when there was more excitement but less under- standing-There is much to be thankful for and haterul and tragic as the wholesale slaughter and wastefulness are-waste of all the best things except the spirit of man which is not conquered we do not fear for the issue.” ..

CHINA BANK LOSS In spite of the denial published in the Ta Kung Pao." with re- gard to the mysterious loss of a large sum of money from the vaults of the local branch of the Bank of China, confirmation of the loss was obtained from a r8- Háble source yesterday.

Inves- The police are making tigations but no arrest has been made so far.

A

new newspaper, "Shih Tai Shih Pao allegedly financed by Wang Ching-wel, made its debut in Shanghai yesterday.

BY KOWLOON MAGISTRATE

European Lady's Bravery

Street,

Of R.N.R.

MEN ABROAD TO REPORT AT ONCE

A "Gazette Extraordinary pub- lished yesterday contains the fol- lowing proclamation Issued by His Majesty the King in connexion with the mobilization of the Royal Naval Reserve and relating to men absent from the British Isles:

A European, lady, Mrs. A. J. Whitmore, of No. 142 Argyle was present at Kowloon Court yesterday to be warmly con gratulated by the Magistrate. Mr. Notice is hereby given that all E Himsworth, on the courage she men in the Royal Naval Reserve had shown in Mody Road on who are absent from the British Saturday when she tackled and süc- Islands are liable to serve in the ceeded in

detaining a handbag Royal Navy, if called upon by the Officer Commanding any of His snatcher.

Majesty's Ships. Yeung Ping. 28, who was con-

Naval Royal & handbag

Reserve men victed of snatching from Mrs. P. Eustice, and who serving in merchant ships abroad, was stopped by Mrs.

on receiving notice of the issue of Whitmore, was sentenced to six months' hard the Royal Proclamation at any port they may call at. are, to re- labour and 10 strokes of the cane.

to port themselves

the Senior "I am afraid he did not put up

British Naval Officer at that port, much of a resistance," Mrs. Whit- more sald in reply to the Magis- trate's comment on her courage in stopping a man of the defen-

dant's size.

BUSY DAY FOR MARINE COURT

Several Harbour

Offences

Several cases, comprising unlaw. ful boarding, unlawful anchoring at prohibited areas, ignoring ship's signal, and failing to provide lighting between sunset and sun- rise, were dealt with by Hon. Com- mander G. F. Hole at the Marine Court yesterday.

or to the first British Naval Officer they may meet, or falling that. to the nearest Registrar of Naval Reserve on arrival in the British Islands.

Royal Naval Reserve men abroad, but not serving in merchant ships, are to report themselves to the nearest British Naval, Dominion, Con- sular or Colonial Officer forth- ..with.

GENERAL

NOT "PEACE" FEELER BY CHINA

Dr. Wang Chung-huis Interview

Dr. Wang Chung-hul's in- terview with the United Press" on the Sino-Japanese conflict must not be interpreted an indication of Chim asuing for peace or of her inability to continue the War of resis- tance, declares" the "National Times" in an editorial on Sun- day. The interview, the journal, says, China's peace- merely explains

and reminds the loving nature American Government and people of their responsibility of uphold- Ing the Nine Power Treaty.

NO NECESSITY Pointing out Chins's growing

sue

strength militarily and diploma- declares that tically, the paper there is absolutely no necessity for her to

She for peace. will prosecute the War to the end and will refuse to talk armis- tice with Japan if the latter does not repent her ruthless acts of aggression..

·

The "Wah Klu Yat Py" expresses the opinion that Dr. Wang's in-

Any man failing to report him-terview must not be taken as

official "peace-feeler." self without delay in compliance with this Order will be liable to arrest as a deserter.

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NINE CASES OF CHOLERA ON SUNDAY

Nine

cases of cholera (three from Victoria and six from Kow- loon), eight cases of dysentery (ve from Victoria and three from Kowloon), six cases of enteric fever (two from Victoria, three from Kowloon and one from the New Territories), in addition to 23 Harbour cases of tuberculosis, were notified to the Health Department, on

Chan Kau. 52. with Ave other owners of boats, were each fined $5, in default, dve days' hard labour, on a charge of mooring their boats in a prohibited area op September 30. at Causeway Bay Typhoon" shelter without written permission from the Master.

Lo Chan, 49. steersman, and Oct. 1.

Leung Yau, were each fined $10, in default, 10 days' hard labour, on a charge of unlawfully anchor- ing their boats less than 100 yards from the low watermark at the seawall near Bowrington Canal, on October 1.

WENT ALONGSIDE SHIP Tui Sal-so, 27, and six others, were each fined $10 with the alternative of '.10 days*; imprison-¦ iment. for approaching and tying alongside a ship while it had the

COMMITTED TO SESSIONS ON ROBBERY CHARGE

On a charge of robbery on Sep tember 18 at Shamshulpo, when it is alleged some six men held up Tong Wah, an apprentice fitter of the Kowloon Motorbus Company. a man named Kwok Hung; 21, was committed by Mr. Macfadyen at Kowloon Court yesterday to the

"8" flag hoisted over the code of Criminal Sessions.

pennant at a buoy.

4.

A second defendant, Yu Cheung Of six coolies who were charged | pal, 18, was discharged for lack of with unlawful boarding four were sufficient evidence. It is alleged each fined $10 or 10 days, while that Kwok Hung and about five the other two, who had previous other men held up Tong and his convictions. were each fined $20, lady friend, who were an their

PUBLIC AUCTION. in default. three weeks imprison- way home to Kowloon City, at a

ment.

Pun Lam-sang, 48, steersman of By ORDER of the MORTGAGEES | junk No. T476H, was fined $10, in default, 10 days' imprisonment, for failing to have a white light above the gumyhale between sunset and sunrise when anchored near the Kellet Island on“ October 17"

Particulars and Conditions of Sale

of the

Valuable Leasehold Property

situäte at

"BHAUKIWAN IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG

and

Registered in the Land Office as Shaukiwan Lot No. 126 together with the Buildings thereon now known as No. 9 Praya Shaukiwan West.

to be sold by

PUBLIC AUCTION

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Wednesday, the 4th day of October, 1939, at 3 p.m. at the China Auction Room, No. 5. Queen's Road Central, first floor, Victoria, Hong Kong.

by

Mr B. V. M. E. DE SOUSA,

Auctioneer. ("

For further particulars apply to:—

Messrs. 180 AND HODGSON, Mortgagees Solicitors. Prince's Building, 1st floor.

Ice House Street, Hong Kong

or to

Mr. E V. M. R. DE SOUSA. Auctioneer,

No. 5, Queen's Road Central,

first foo

Hong Kong.

Hong Kong, 30th Sept., 1939.

AIRPORT NEWS

Imperial Airways;

NORTHBOUND

Tuesday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong-

kong.

Della-4 p.m.

Hongkong.

vacant lot of ground of Prince Edward Road near Fa Yuen Street. The complainant stated from "the witness-box that the men who stopped him claimed they were policemen. He had asked, "Which police station do you belong to?" To this question the defendant. witness claimed, replied, "My own." They proceeded to search him and his lady friend, but found only a Bus, Company pass-book.

BENCH WARNING TO SNATCHERS

Two unemployed youths appear- Thursday: Bangkok, Hanol, ed before Mr. T. J. Houston at the Central Court yesterday charged with the theft of wrist watches from wonden in the street.

Dardanus 4 pm.

SOUTHÉOUND Wednesday: Hanol, Bangkok, Dorado-7 a.m...

Air France:

NORTHBOUND Wednesday: France. Hano

Hongkong. Service-5 pin.

SOUTHBOUND

Thursday: Hanol, France, Service--a.XIX.

Manila,

Pan American Airways?"

EASTBOUND.. Wednesday: U. S, A.,

Hongkong. Honolulu Clipper-2 p.m.

WESTBOUND Thursday: Manila, USA Honolulu Clipper -8.30a.m.

HARBOUR OFFICE HOLIDAY According to a notification Issued by the Harbour Office yes terday, the Mercantile Marine Office will be closed on Tuesday. October 10.

The youths, Lai Ming and Tsang Ming were each sentenced to three months' hard bour and 18 strokes of the cane. Both were also recommended for banishment. Mr. Houston remarked that in future any person appearing be- fore him charged with matching any article from women, will be given a flogging as well as'a pri=" son term

LOCAL ESTATE Estate in Hongkong, valued at $13,700, was left by the late Mre Neli Eveline Beth, who died at Manly, New South Wales, on Maý 13 last, Letters of administra- tion have been granted to the husband, Mr. B. A A. Seth, retired

accountant.

Information has recently reach | ed the Univerity of Hongkong that M, Wang Chuny Ngar, BSc, at to Base. Pangineer: ingy in May 1939, had been award

an

The purpose of this interview, the paper avers. is to set at rest the peace rumours current in Shanghai and Hongkong and to clarify the real attitude of the National Government,

COL. S. H. LEUNG

FETED

Col. Leung Shlu-hing. Special Adviser to the 4th Route Army, who has been holding a concar- rent post as manager of the Hongkong branch of the Chinese Telegraph Administration, has re- signed the latter post to return to the front.

The staff of the Administration gave * farewell party in Col. Leungs honour at the Tại Turk Restaurant last night, when A silver ceremonial whe-cup was presented to the retiring officer.

Mr. Leung Pan-ling, who suc- ceeds Col. Leung as local manager of the Administratiċi," assumed his duties yesterday.

THREE WEDDINGS

AT REGISTRY The marriages took place yes- terday at the Registry, Supreme Court, of the following:

Private Robert Nicholls of the Military Hospital, and Miss Chan Ho, residing at the Tung Shan Hotel;

Mr. Robert Shing, of the Nece Noon Company, and Miss Roxana Jim, of No. 64, Robinson Road:

Mr. Yong Hing-kong, of. No. 47. Pottinger Street, and Miss Chung Man-ching, of No. 15, Kai Yee Road.,

Mr. T. J. Gould, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, officiated at the three ceremonies.,

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Fine, Sunny September

MONTHLY WEATHER

REPORT

From September 1 to 8, south- westerly winds prevailed, and the weather was, warm, with sunny periods and some showers; there

were thunderstorms on Sept. 4, 5 and 8.

A spell of fine sunny weather, with easterly winds, began on Sept. 9. and lasted until Sept. 20. Temperatures during this period were rather above normal.

TEMPERATURE FALLS

The NE monsoon set in gra- dually during the next few days; temperature fell rapidly, and con- tinted to fall until the end of the month, and the weather became Boudy, with occasional drizate. No typhoons affected the Colony. during the month.

Mr. Philip Ng, of No. 7. To month was 809 T, which is nor- The mean temperature for the

Terrace, Kennedy Town, and Mias

mal A matiüm of 923′ was re- Irene Lau, of No. 60, Village Road,corded on Sept. 20, and a inimimum

first floor:

Mr. Wong Wa-hoi, merchant, of No. 91, Yu Chau Street, second floor, and Miss Than Oi-king, of Shek Kip Mel Etreet;-

L/Cpl. William Allied Taylor, of the Royal, Corps of Signals, and Miss Christina Fizabeth Margaret Skelly, of No. 12, Lock Road;

Mr. Mók Wah-bay student, of No 43, Caine Road, and Miss Leung Kwal-forg, of No. 181, Wanchat Road, third floor.

LAND SOLD AT UPSET PRICES

At the Crown Laid sales helt

day, two lots were sold at the up set prices, whilst a third lot was withdiawn.

of 68.9" ort Sept. 30. The mean relative humidity was 77 per cent against a normal of 70 per cent.

HOURS OF SUNSHINE Sunshine amounted to 188 hours, which is 12 hours less than nor- mal Rainfall was deficient for the fourth successive month; the total recorded was 4.87 inches, which is less than half the nor- mat

A maximum gust of 45 m.p.h. was recorded at 6.20 p.m, on Sept. 28, during a freshening of ... the NE monsoon.

RAINFALL REPORT

A total of 564 inches of rain

at the P. W. D. Ofices yester-fall was recorded in the Colony during Beptember, dobording to the Monthly Rainfall report issued by the Superintendent of the Botanical Gardens AAA

Inland, Lot No. 552, registered

„

as adjoining Inland Lot No. 5043, After tour days of dry weather situated at Sing Woo Road, Wong-from: Sept. 1, the heaviest inf nelchung, with an area of about for the month fell on Sept. 6, 19,480 square feet was sold at when 1:22 inches were registered. $9,740 to Mr. Lung Phg-po, of No. There were only two other days when rainfall over an inch'' was 54 Hollywood Road.

Kowloon Inland bt No. 4178 recorded, namely, Sept. 7 (102 m.) situated at the Junction of Ma and Sept. 27 (1.21 18.) There Taii Chang Road and Bung Wong were 17 days with no rito at all. Tol Road, Matauching, comprising

ed First Class Honour by the an area of about 2,400 square feet London Assessors, who expressed was sold to Mr. Chly Leong of It is notified under the Defence the opinion that the standard of No. 31 Kimberley Roid, for $1,800.ncey Regulations, 1939, that the following addition is made to The Entry and Clearance Office work submitted by Wong will be opened from 10 am to Chung, Ngar was substantially The dents took place on Bept those at present /authorized fy room, whilst the Junk Office will that required for the BBC. Er- 27, at the Paulo Hopital, anang- the Governor to deal in foreig Temain open from 11 am.. toineering Degree of the University hal of Maria Theren: Diniz," agen currency: The Shanghai Com-

40 years, wife of Mr. F. M. Guedes, mercial and Savings Bank, Ltd, of London.

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