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EDITORIAL

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1939:

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS The Daily Press New Year Entertainment REGISTRATION | Sale Of Rice

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at

Beatley's Complete Phrase

Code,

Bentley's Second Phrase

Code,

A.B.C. 6th Edition).. Petersen's 3rd Edition.

For these codes the following abbreviated titles will be tele graphed after the preamble at the end of any route instructions

Bencom, Bensec, ABC & Pet, respectively.

To expedite the despatch of outward telegrams decodes should be delivered at the Cable Office with the coded telegrams. The decodes will be returned sender.

BANK HOLIDAY

In Accordance with Govern. ment

Ordinance, THE EX- CHANGE BANKS will he CLOSED for the Transaction" of PUBLIC BUSINESS MONDAY, the 1st January, 1940. (The first week-day in January). Hong Kong, 28th Dec. 1939.

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NOTICE.

on

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office of the Controller of Trade During the holiday period the will be entirely closed on Sunday," 31st December, 1939, and will be open only from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Monday, 1st January, |1940.

E. W. HAMILTON" Superintendent of Imports & Exports and Controller of Trade.

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A surcharge of 25 cents (twenty five cents) will be made on each cable in code.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

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London Omice: 53. Fleet Street

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HONGKONG, DECEMBXE 29, 1939

MOMENTOUS TALK

the

international

THE JAPANESE-AMERICAN negotiations now proceed- ing simultaneously in Tokyo

future of the entire Pacific and Washington are of the

area. Taking place, as they greatest significance to

do, in the midst of the most complicated situation, their progress can suggest to the observer a great number of hitherto un- considered possibilities and bring into the foreground forces that have been dor- mant in Far Eastern politics for the best part of twenty years.

At The Gloucester Hotel

entertainers

Billy Carroll' and Conchita, two of the five appearing at the Gloucester Hotel over the New Year.

There will be entertainment par excellence by five talented artistes on New Year's Eve at the Gloucester Hotel Roof Gar- den,

This year the hotel management is particularly endeavour- ing to make this outstanding celebration of the year one of the gayest and merriest, so as to greet 1940 with smiles, laughter and good cheer.

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OF DENTISTS ORDINANCE

1

Legislative Council Meeting

Below Market Price

SUSPICIOUS MOVE

BY JAPANESE

IN

SHANGHAI

The Registration of Dentists or dinance, a new legislative measure: which requires

SHANGHAL, Dec. 28 (Reuter)- all who practise i dentistry in Hongkong to be regis-

Chinese trading quarters are view- tered within six months from the motive behind the operation in the ing, with strong suspicion, the coming into effect of the Ordin- Western District by Japanese 2- ance, was read a first time at a thorities here of a rice shop where meeting of the Legislative Council grain is selling at $30 per plent, yesterday.

of $40.

In the absence of His Excellency compared with the market price the Governor, Sir Geofry North- cote, who is at Fanling Lodge, the

DAMAGING EFFECT Colonial Secretary, the Hon Mr. N. L. Smith, presided at the meet

g.

under the name of the Tungshing Opened about three weeks ago

The Attorney General, the Hon. station has been selling native (Oriental Prosperity Company, the Mr. C. G. Alabaster, said that all rice to hundreds of coolles daily. persons now practising dentistry The shop's operation is said to in the Colony would be given the have a damaging effect on the facility to register, but after the rice trade in the entire area, since passage of the Bill all newcomers legitimate merchants' are unable would have to possess certain quali- to purchase rice for sale at prices fications.

much below the quotations given the by this shop.

The Ordinance to amend Waterworks Ordinance, 1933, pro-?. viding for quarterly collection of meter and water charges was also! read a first time.

URBAN COUNCIL

The by-laws made by the Urban Council under Sections 5 and 8 of j the Public Health (Food) Ordin-

LABOUR DISCONTENT Labour discontent is still mani- rest in a subdued form and strikes at several factories are still un- kettled.

JAPANESE MONOPOLY SHANGHAI. Dec. 28 (Intl) ance. on December 5, amending the Japanese bustness circles are con- by-laws in the Schedule to that or templating the establishment of a dinance under the heading, ale monopoly of fruit and vegetable of Milk generally and Dairies and trade in Shanghal. Some of these Milk Shops" were approved.

commodities will be shipped from Formosa and Hainan Island.

The effect of the by-laws, sald the Attorney General, would have the effect of requiring all milk and cream to be of a certain standard before and after pasteurisation.

THOSE PRESENT

AIRPORT NEWS. Imperial Aftways;

NORTHBOUND Friday: Bangkok. Hano!, Hong-

kong.

Denebola--4 pm.

Tuesday: Bangkok, Hanoi Hong-

kong.

Delia-4 p.).

OF PARAMOUNT IMPOR- TANCE to Chinä is the ques-; tion of how these negotiations Telegrams in code are not ad-

will affect the future of her! mitted to the following countries:

resistance. To a much greater! -Estonia, Finland, Latvia,

extent than Britain, America! Morocco (except Spanish zone

is a dynamic factor in the PARTICULARS AND CON. balance of power in the Far of), Portugal, Switzerland, Ar- DITIONS of the Sale by Public East-a factor capable of de- gentine, Egypt, French Equa. Auction to be held on Tuesday,veloping a degree of initiative torial Africa, French Indo China,the 2nd day of Jan. 1940, at 3

in shaping events to its own French Somaliland, French West m., at the Offices of the Public purposes that is potentially Africa, Iraq, Martinique, ReWorks Department, by Order of initiative of Japan herself.

more formidable than the; union, Sudan, Syria, Togo His Excellency the Governor of How will this initiative be (French zone of only) and Wallis

one Lot of Crown Land at exerted Will it take the form

The following were present at the Islands.

France will only admit King's Road near Quarry Bay, of decisive punitive action brother of Nancy Carroll, popular sentation

Billy Carroll, who is the young, portunity of enjoying their pre- Colonial Secretary), presiding, H. meeting:-The Hon. Mr. N. Smith following codes,

in the Colony of Hong Kong against the robbers of Tokyo American motion picture actress which date they conclude, their (General Officer Commanding), the before January 8 on E. Major General A. E Grasetti Bentley's Complete Phrase Code

A term of 75 years, or of bringing Japan to heal

of Columbia Studios, will present stay here and proceed to engage Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster (Attorney with the option of

renewal so that she may serve Ameri-idances with the aid of his viva-

several unusual and

and artistic ments in Manila and America, at a Crown Rent to be fixed by can purposes while pursuing clous

General), the Hon. Mr. R. A C. the Surveyor of His Majesty the terice of these two possibili- Personation of Memories "1914." "Burnette!" These three dancers Cmdr. G. F. Hole (Harbour Master), Air France

her own? The mere

partner, Conchita.

PLAZA BOYS

North (Secretary exis-Temple Dance-Mata Hari," "A

for Chinese KING, for one further term of ties, both within the ability of where the English Colonel comes (the two boys are brothers) will the Hon. Mr. T H. King (Commis And the Plaza Boys with their tera (Financial Secretary), the Hon. Affairs), the Hon. Mr. H. R But- 75 years,

America to achieve, shows in for a sparkling Tevue, and the give you a Intending bidders are advised why Chungking views the Yee Old English Tavern are and Hungarian flavour in your s

little bit of Russian gioner of Police), the Hon. Dr. P. that immediately after the dis present developments with several of the items for Sunday, entertainment of the evening. Tap Medical Services), the Hon. Mr. posal of the lot the Purchaser even more concern than it evening.

Belwyn-Clarke (Director cf dancing is included in their reB. Purvis (if not the applicant) will be did the Tokyo talks between

Carroll and Conchita know their pertoire which commences with works), the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo.

(Director Of

Public required to deposit with

Britain and Japan during the audiences, having travelled their artistic and unusual charac- authorised officer who will he

summer Lionths.

throughout Europe, Mexico and, ter dancing numbers,

the Hon, Mr. B. H. Dodwell, the present at the sale, the sum of TORY, the present situation abulty branching out into pathos, India and the Straits so

IN THE LIGHT OF HIS-years. You will find their artistic has played to audiences in Europe. Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields, the Hon. America during the past eight. In the past ten years this team Jnr. the Hon, Mr. Lt Tse-fong, the Hon. Mr. Leo D'Almada e Castro two hundred dollars, ($200) in may well give ground for ap- drama, humour and smooth, well know what you prefer and cater N. Thomas Tam and Mr. C. B. Bur on payment of the Purchase bers well that the Lansing- cash. This sum will be refunded

they Mr. T. E Pearce, the Hon. Mr. W. prehension. China remem-timed character dancing.

to your pleasure and amusement, gess (Deputy Clerk of Councils). In case you miss them during New Year's Eve at the Glouces Ishil Agreement recognizing the week-end, don't miss the op- certain special rights" of

Petersen's 3rd Edition.

(Sgd.) D. J. SLOSS,

Censor.

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NOTICE. The office of the Commercial Secretary to His Majesty's Em. bassy in China and His Majesty's Trade Commissioner, at Hong Kong, will be closed as from the 1st January, 1940.

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price.

An

903 PARTICULARS OF THE LOT Japan on her territory. Al-

PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the 2nd day of Jan. 1940, 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 Shamshulpo, in the Colony of Hong Kong for à term of 75 years, commencing 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 alter 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.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

No. of Bale,

Boundary

Locality.

shuipo,

*|༢|

New Kowloon Inland Registry No. Between Naw Kowloon Inland Lots Nos. 489 &649, Fak Wing

··· Lot No. 8740.

Street, Shamshuipo,

Measure-

ments

As per

sala plan.

Contents 1

quare feet.

Annual

Rental,

Square f

Upset Price.

8

About

5,400

74

5,750

898

No. of Sale.

Intard Lot

Registry No.

Locality.

No. 5741.

Between Inland Lots Nos. 3507 and 2099,

King's Rond.

Boundary Measure-

ments.

EZ

As per

sale plan.

Contents in

*23) aring

$

About

13,750

252

ntal.

Upset Price.

20,625

897

The

ter will be one of the best.

BURMESE GOODWILL Choral Group

return to.

Was

Christmas Party

years

SUPPLEMENTARY VOTES Supplementary votes totalling $44.361 were approved at a meet ing of the Financial Committes of the Council, which followed the meeting of the Council proper.

F

SOUTHBOUND

Sunday: Hanoi, Bangkok, Delphinus-7 a.m.

NORTHBOUND

Wednesday:

Hongkong. Service-4 p.m.

PTRDE. Hanel,

SOUTHBOUND

Pan American Airways. EASTBOUND

Thursday: Hanol. France, Service 8 am.

Friday: USA., Manila, Hong-

kong.

California Clipper-2 p.m.

WESTBOUND

Saturday: Manlia, USA Califomia Clipper-8 30 a.m. Note: The inward Imperial ́Air- Iways service from Bankok, drie at Kai Tak on Sunday afternoon, has been delayed forty-eight hours

·MARRIAGES Empire service.

by late connections with the main

FORTHCOMING

Pan American Airways Cali- fornia Clipper, due in Hongkong yesterday, was delayed in Manila, cause unknown, and is reported to..

All services are carrying pas- sengers and mall,

EMBEZZLEMENT

ALLEGED

though it is true that this ar- rangement was followed, after MISSION LEAVES the Armistice; by American! leadership of the movement]

FOR HOME which forced Japan to with-{

KUNMING, Dec. 28 (Central)- draw from Shantung, soll- After a busy round of social func- 8&citude for China's sover-j

tions, the Burmese Goodwill Mls- eignty was by no

alon left Kunming to

Youth, music and gaiety com- means Burma yesterday by the Yunnan-mas party of the the only concern of the Nine Burma highway. The party

bined to make the annual Christ-riages are announced:-",

The following forthcoming mar- Power Treaty. Similarly, a

Choral Group, seen off by more than 1,000 people, held at the studio of Maestro Elisto M, S. Panders, and Miss Joan be arriving at Kal Tak this after-

Lieut. period of accommodation may

John Hudson Gordon, Goaldi yesterday afternoon, an Langley, of St. John Ambulance noon.. The Mission was entertained by occasion to be remembered. now ensue, accommodation, this time, with Washington Provincial Party Headquarters on ago, the Cherat Group, one of the of No. 83. Chenkalho, Shanghai,

local leaders at a reception at the

Since its formation five

Headquarters, Tahang Road;„. holding the big stick but showing reluctance to use itapeech, Mr. U Ba L. leader of in the Far East, has yearly demon-Schauss, of No. 353, Klangse Road, Tuesday. In the course of a most brilliant societies of its kind and Miss Suse Brigette Yvonne Mr. Jan Henneman, merchant, for any other purpose.than to the Mission, expressed the secure that Americans in the that as a result of better commu- tion and respect for its founder

hope strated, its enthusiasm, and affet- Shanghai; · occupied territories shall live nication facilities. Sino-Burmese and conductor, Maestro Gualdi, by adviser, Claremont Hotel, and Miss and trade without undue in- relations, which are already quite a full-strength gathering" at his Esther Elizabeth Margaret Olsen. Mr. Frederick Cyril Grant, travel terference.

cordial, will be further cultivated studio at this season AMERICA'S RELUCTANCE In the future. He expressed thanks

Appearing before Mr. R. A. D. to commit herself further is for the overwhelming Chinese wel- by the presence of 8gn. Carpi, of No. 92, Queen's Road Central, Tam Pak, alias Tam Tit-yue, 32 Yesterday's party was honoured

of the same address.

Forrest at the Central Court yester After further evidence was heard traceable directly to her un-come accorded to the Mission.".

Mr. Lim Kuen-yew, merchant, day on a charge of embezzlement, the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday she will play in the further son visited the Yunnan University tucso. before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at certainty as to just what part

well-known impressario, in the case in which seven men development of events

Following the reception, the Mis-Maestro E. Pellegatti, 'cello vir-daughter of Mr. Li Koon-chun, of

and first floor, and Miss Li Wai-viu, was remanded formally for one- were charged on

week. The defendant, who was in and the Southwest Associated Uni- various counts Europe as well as in Asia. versity. connected with forged bras tickets Until this part is defined, she

NEW MEMBERS.

No. 8, Kennedy Terrace;

employed as an accountant of Mr. Wu Chang-1, Customs om- Attar Singh, Provision Merchant, of the Kowloon Motor Bus Co will seek, above all, to pre- the academic societies, the Bank- been prevented from taking part hus, of the same address:

The Mission was also feted by duced, and old members who had third floor, and Miss Chow Tsen-alleged to have embezzled $415.75. Many new members were intro- cer, of No. 21, Fuk Lo Tsuen Road, No. 17, Morrisori Hill Road, was Ho On and Wong Lee were com- serve "a free hand" while givers Association, and the Rotary In the Group's activities during mitted to the Criminal Bessions ing nothing away and keeping Club during the day.

Hearing was fixed for January 18- the past season also turned up to Messrs. Gilman's Motor Depart for the defence, while Mr. C. A

Mr. Chow Tack-fan, clerk of and 17. Mr. C. D'Almada appeared" bid good wishes to a ne musician, ment, and Miss Lau O-lin, of No. Butherton Russ was for the com-

It is learned that the Choral 18, Kwong Ming Street, first floor; plainant. Group, which scored such a suc-

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COMMITTED TO SESSIONS

pany, three defendants, Wu Wing,

Mr. E. S. C. Brooks prosecuted Japan under restraint. whilst Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ

ed on Tuesday.

REALIZING THIS, Tokyo

+

of

ASST. U.S. TRADE Mr. Poon Man-fal, teather, of COMMISSIONER HERE

Miss Violet

appeared for three defendants one seeks an improvement of its interests as Ambassador Grew ress in its recent presentation of Bank of whom, Tang Tak, was dischars- bargaining position by mak-made out.

Mr. Yuan Peh-pan, clerk of the ing certain concessions but,

Perost's oratorio, "The Resurrec- Miss Chan Mui-yan, of No. 125. Communications, arid THIS IS A GAME that has tion, plans to stage "Cavelleria Wing Lok Street, second, floor; placing them in a frame- little subtlety. But where Rusticana," Mascagni's fiery opera, Pleading guilty by letter,

work which will force from politics are purely "realist" in February. Rehearsals are al- No. 134. Third Street,, ground floor. gummons for overtaking on a bend

on a Washington a quid pro quo of such games have been known ready under way. in Castle Peak Road and for driv the kind that costs least a to succeed.

Smith. and Miss Wong Yuen-yin, of No. United States Trade Commissioner Assistant ing without a valid licence, C. L. quid pro quo of principle. It Tokyo hopes for and what DEPARTURES FROM

That is what

14," Arbuthnot Road, second noor; In Shanghai arrived in the Colony Crampton, of No. 2, Cumberland 15, forsooth, not Japan that may happen, to

Mr. Li Ping-yin, salesmani, of last night. from Chungking by a Road, was fined $20, by Mr. Q. A, can and does make gestures cost, if the interests that, all

No 4, Gressen Street, first floor, C.N.A.C. plane, A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon towards meeting the United these months, have been pro- Hongkong yesterday:

and Miss Lo King-fong, of No. 219 The following passengers left queen's Road Central first, floor; Magistracy yesterday. MIE 8. States half way, but the "New, ftably subsidising Japanese

Mr. Thomas Lue, allas Lne Fook. Marshall, of No. 11, Tak shing Order" in Central China, aggression in China are once children, Mrs. P. Gibbons, Dr. L. T. arst floor, and Miss Cheung Yin-American Cultural Institute lun-

Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Smith and merchant, of No. 109, Taipo Road, to be present at the

It is hoped that she will be able Street, was fined $10 for speeding which is thus demonstrably more allowed to decide the Ride, Miss P. V. Bacoulls and Mas- kam, "of No. 488, Old Village, Talpo cheon at the Hongkong Hotel today. in a congested area.

Chinese not as inimical to American trend of United States policy, ter Derek O. Berg.

at 1 pm.

VENTILATE

YOUR

HOME:

America's

HONGKONG

DON'T

-Market.

SPIT

Miss Bmith is staying at the Hongkong Hotel.

ON THE

FLOOR