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ERIC W. PUDNEY,

Accountant General.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

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HONGKONG, October 18, 1840.

“OUR COURSE IS CLEAR"

EDITORIAL

EUROPEAN LADY BRITISH

IN COURT

Driving Without Due

Care

And Caution

Miss B. Fair, c/o Mr. M. H. Turn-

er, Deacons, Prince's Building, was

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1940.

WOMAN

WOULD RATHER

NEWSETTES

The usual weekly Wartime I cautioned when she was summon-tercession service at St. Andrew's

ed before Mr. H. G."Sheldon at Church was held yesterday, a small the Central Magistracy yesterday congregation being present.

for driving car No. 1524 without due care 'and 'caution · at Island Road on Sept. 27.

The engagement is announced

of Mr. Bedford Paterson Lind, of Mr. P. Wynter-Blyth, who re- London, and Misy Vera Brundin, presented Miss Fair, pleaded not of Shanghai.. guilty to the offence.

were

•

Insp. S.C, Saunders, in evidence, The forthcoming wedding is an- said at 8.25 am, on that day he nounced between Mr. Kong Kwan PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S was being driven up Shaukiwan Pok, merchant, Great Eastern Hotel, H by Set. Hunter in a motor-Hongkong, to Miss Luk Po Wo of statement that the United cycle combination. They

[6, Ning Po Street, Kowloon. States refuses to be scared approaching a left bend when he into the way the European saw car No. 1524 coming down

the hill. dictators want them to feel, cannot but fail to give satis- faction and encouragement

י

30

MILES

PER HOUR

SAYS SHE BE GAOLED

THAN EVACUATED

In

Threat Of Sind Preference To Charity

A THREAT THAT SHE WOULD RATHER GO TO PRISON THAN BE EVACUATED, AND THAT, IF SHE WERE FORCIBLY EVA- CUATED AND WAS UNABLE TO GET SUPPORT FROM HER HUSBAND IN HONGKONG, SHE WOULD SLIT THE ARTERIES OF HER WRISTS AND DO THE SAME TO HER CHILD, RATHER THAN RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID FROM OTHERS, WAS MADE BY MRS. W. J. KEMP, when told by the Evacuation Advisory Committee yesterday that her appeal for exemption from evacuation was

refused.

Mrs. Kemp, whose husband works in the Chinese Maritime Cus- toms, said that they could not afford the expenses of being eva- cuated. She was prepared to do any work here and was ready to face any risks.

A Chinese wedding took place at the supreme court yesterday after- noon between Mr. Mak Ying-kun, merchant, of 43.. Yu Chau Street, She said that in England com are willing to give me an exten- The car was travelling at least Shamshulpo, to Miss Chu Lai-fong, pulsory evacuation had been ad sich. Day after day will pass and to all those whom he describ-30 mph. and its off-side wheels 301 Castle Peak Rd Shamshulpo. vised, but when they tried to enI shall have always before me ple- ed as "free people who are were about four feet on the wrong

force it, it was found it could not tures of the misery and despair. resisting aggression.”. "Our side of the white line. Sgt. Hun-

A group of Chinese officials, in- be worked and the authorities had that the thought of evacuation course is clear," Mr. Roosevelt ter had to drive as close to the cluding Mr. Hsu Shih-yu and Dr. to abandon the idea. The-evacua will have for some people.

left side as possible and the Lou Kown, are reliably reported to tion there was now purely volun- said, "and our decision is

As for myself I want to be atròng vehicles passed with three

feet have left for Chungking by planetary, made," and in those words separating them.

enough not only to travel, but They have been recaled by the Mr." "Justice E. H. Williams.

strong enough to care and look the United States President Corroborative evidence was Generalissimo,

Chairman of the Committee, sald after my small daughter, who is that conditions in England and in dearer to me than life. I want to confirmed the private and given by Sgt Hunter.

Miss Fair. giving evidence, said Mrs. James Barton, widow or Hongkong were not the same. public assurances, which have

be strong enough to face a hard she was driving from Shek-O to the late Mr. J. A.. B. Barton; has Other members of the Com- eruel world with trac British stof been given in Washington the Queen Mary Hospital. At 8.25 left Shanghai for Hongkong en mittee are Major R. E. Moody and from time to time of the am: she was driving down Shan-route to rejoin her family in the Mr. C. Blaker and Mr. C. B. Burism, not to succumb again to such determination of America to kwan Hill when she SAW the United States. She will fly from gess (secretary). The Committee a serious flness as I had to endure IN THE GOODS of preserve the principles of de-cycle combination.

Hongkong to San Francisco by was holding its second public hear through my voluntary evacuation She admitted David Brown of The Priory mocracy. It means, as the

that she was Clipper.

ing of appeals against evacuation of July 2 orders,

You perhaps think that because- driving at about 30 m.ph. but sija North Bersted Bognor Regis President declared, the com- was early in the morning and the By

"My wife is an able woman and I have taken up this attitude, a In the County of Sussex plete rejection of any ideas road was clear.

French Municipal Council, the can take her place with any in the fighting attitude, that I am strong formerly Tientsin in of appeasement in dealing

City Government of Greater defence of the Colony," Mr. Odell enough for anything. Not being China, deceased.

with the Totalitarian states

Shanghal and the Shanghai Munts went on. "Dr. Valentine is ready to my husband or medical adviser. and it is safe to say now that Miss Fair sald when she saw cipal Council, Daylight

enroll her in the ANS. should she you are not in a position to judge. Baving Saturday last, return to the Colony. If her ap-The strength that I am given now NOTICE IS HEREBY the United States is prepared Insp. Saunders she pulled back to Time ceased on

October 12, and all Administration peal is refused she will be com 1s superhuman strength and the I am GIVEN that the Court has by to accept any challenge to the right side of the road..

In answer

to a question by clocks were retarded by one hour pletely isolated from sons, mother, strength of desperation. virtue of Section 58 of the Proher resolve to defend what is Insp.

cornered It is like trying to Saunders witness denied at midnight on that date.

brother and "sister.""

A brick: bates Ordinance 1897, made an right. The main issue in that she only pulled back to the

Remarking that Mrs. Odell's case knock one's head agains Order limiting the time American policy now is the right side after passing the cycle. His Excellency the Acting Gov. was similar to that of Mrs. Ka-

Mr. Wynter-Blyth creditors and others to send in decision to greatly increase

submitted emor. Lieut-General E. F. Norton, doorie, the chairman refused the that there the assistance she is now show that defendant was not infof honour at an informal dinner

was no evidence to CB DAO., MC, was the guest application. Tax falling due on October their claims against the above 19th and 21st will not be regarded estate to the 5th day of Novem giving to Britain. American full control of the car. as overdue if paid on October ber, 1940. 22nd,

The Public is notified that the offices of the War Taxation Department will be closed for business from Saturday, October 19th to Monday, October 21st both days inclusive.

Business with the Pablic will be resumed on Tuesday, October

22nd at

WINDSOR HOUSE (4th floor)

No. 12, Des Voeux Road, Central.

́ ́A. G. CLARKE, Commissioner of War Taxation, 16th October, 1940.

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of

for

opinion fully realises that

PULLED TO RIGHT

remarked Mr: Sheldor

that that the chief danger there was no question of dan All Creditors and others are to her territorial integrity, gerous driving but driving with accordingly hereby required to despite the newly-signed Axis out due care and caution. send their claims to the under Pact with Japan, les in signed on or before that date,

the Atlantic and Britain,

Dated the 8th day of October as the front line of Ameri- JAPANESE TROOPS TO

ca's territorial defence, is BE REPLACED

1940.

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H.M. DOCKYARD

HONG KONG.

VACANCIES FOR

STOREHOUSEMEN.

Four vacancies exist for store. housemen in H.M. Dockyard, Hong Kong. Only applicants between the ages of 25 and 30 years, who are British subjects ́and of Indian race will be con- sidered. Applications should be made by letter in the candidates' own handwriting stating qual. ifications, and should reach the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Dock- yard, not later than A:M. 21st October.

100-TON JUNKS REQUIRED BY H.M. NAVAL YARD,

HONG KONG.

JOHNSON, STOKES &

MASTER,

Solicitors for the Administrators, Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank Building, Hong Kong.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

agreement Detween the

"'HUSPAND'S' PENSION :

held at the residence of the Hon. The ground of appeal of Mrs. A Sir Robert Kotewall, Et. CMGG Jefford was that if she were to LLD last night. The hosts were reside in any place other than a the Chinese members of the Exe- British Colony her husband's pen- cutive and Legislative Councils, the ston would be reduced

to half Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall, the Hon. The husband is now in England. Mr. M.K. Lo, the Hon. Dr. L Shu She also stated that she had no

and the Hon. Mr. N. minor children, Thomas fam

Mr. Justice Williams: The idea

fan

that your husband's perision: will be halved is absolutely new to me,

to be helped to the utmost A report was published by the As it has been found that the to keep the forces of aggres- Industrial and Commercial. Press date fixed for the dance to be held sion not only at bay, but to yesterday morning to the effect at the Roof Garden of the Hong-me until recently. finally overcome them in the that the Japanese troops in the song Hotel on Nov, I. in aid of the Shumchum and Nam Wah areas British War Organisation Fund, is end.

will be replaced, on Oct. 17, with on the same day as a similar func- MR. WENDELL WILLKIE, "pupper forces, but the military tion in aid of Christ Church, Kow- Mr. Roosevelt's Republican authorities stated that they had loon Tong, which is taking place 538 opponent for

presidential received no such information... honours;----was strikingly-In- agreement with the President

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of

༄།་

at Peninsula Hotel, the former dance has been arranged for Nov.

saying

wall.

MARRIAGE VOW

In this extremity I will say -to you:...: 1, like many others, made a vow; a-most solenn Vow before God and Man, that I would stay by the side of my husband until death do us ?

Let no man put us asunder.

I am alone in the world and my child has only her parents to care for her.

If anything should happen to me sway in a strange land, what

Mrs. Jefford. It was also new to is she going to do? "I cannot

stand the thought of leaving her Refusing

to the mercy of the world. I do not wish to take up any more of your time I fully realise what a horrible job you have and perhaps - you have my sympathy but if this is your duty, I would feel happier at being a cookie-his responsi bilities are lighter I am weary and tired.

噩 seat, "there has been too much sit ting already" Mrs. C. E. Clarke, leader of the women's protest movement against evacuation, ́said, "Before you put any questions to me, may I say a word to the press?". Ignoring the Chairman's pro-

Alfred Edward Wyburn Hod, ficcs, even in respect of her, which has been filtering into cents and $1.60. They will notë se to be heard after the session you and your daughter should be gins" late of The Aldene own national requirements; in the countries across the At-be issued until early next year.

Martley near Worcester in the County of Worcester, England, deceased.

B.W.OF. donation of ambulance.

$5,127. An offer had been re-

that thebulance ex-Works, England, for

Then turning to the chair- man, she said, "In the first place may I say that I have written to the Governor" ask, ing on behalf of many others for voluntary evacuation with full Government support. 1 have not yet received a reply.

--- FOR HOW LONG?

AIRPORT NEWS

Service To Bangkok Suspended

on this important question activities in the Americas is

Postage stamps commemorating test, Mrs. Clarke addressing the ... we are allowed to be heard at: in American politics. In Mr. one of them and Mr. Roose British Crown Colony are expect Press, will you make sure that ass whether we shall have to be the centennial af Hongkong as Press sald, "Representatives or the 3 Higher Court of Justice, may I Willkle's opinion, a British velt declared that all the ed to arrive in Hongkong from your account of this meeting is represented by a legal adviser and victory is vital to democracy energies of the country would London sometime this and America must be pre-be used to counteract the There

month accurately reported?, Last week, whether we have to pay for one. are different kinds of to be precise on Thursday, in the The Chatman: Our duty is to pared to make more sacri-vicious foreign propaganda stamps in denominations of 2 South China Morning Post I read advise the Governor whether there

cents, 4 cents, 5 centa, 15 cents. that I asked permission for my

are exceptional circumstances, why

order to keep Britain supplied lantic. This recognition of

You know as well as I do that I

allowed to remain. We and none with arms, aircraft and war the danger of internal in-

Fasked at the commencement of and your application is therefore

not granted. the session to be heard at the end, material. Needless to say, the anences at work in the United B.W.O.F. DONATION of the session and that we should Mrs. Kemp said: To force us out. free peoples of the world States has fully convinced OF AMBULANCE

be heard before any individual, of our homes la degrading. I am will be watching this NOTICE IS HEREBY

prepared to stay here, come what new American opinion that the

cases, but this was refused, may

ha American attitude with the Western Hemisphere is not to the British Red Cross and St. 540 GIVEN that the Court has by closest interest. It is a mag-immune from the designs of John War Organisation

WOULD BE NUISANCE virine of Section 58 of the nificent tribute to Britain the aggressors and that as- Recent subscriptions received by

The Chairman said that she and Probates Ordinance 1897, made

her child would be a nuisance in an Order limiting the time for and is the clearest evidence surances on that score can- the BW.OF for the special ob-

Continued Page 12 Cols. 3 creditors and others to send in that has been placed before not, and will not, be accepted. Ject of supplying ambulances for their claims against the above the seat of world opinion of Pacificist ideas in the United use in England now amount to estate to the 5th day of Novem, the implicit trust and con- States are now governed by ceived for the supply of one am- ber, 1940.

fidence that the Western the recognition Hemisphere has in Britain's people will be ready to fight 2360, (approximately $5,800). There is one thing 1 should All Creditors and others are war aims and in the manner if the safety of their country Owing to probabilities of ad-like to bring to your notice and

vancing prices it was decided to that is, how long are these eva the ghting, toetsen requires it. That safety is close with the offer and to make cuses to remain from thet: homes The American press, in en- no

now threatened and the up the balance from the funds of Is it for the duration? This is dorsing what both Mr. Roose measures that have been the BWOF. It is hoped that very serious matter and concerns. The Imperial Airways Dorado velt and Mr. Willkie sald on taken to meet it show that further subscriptions will be all of us"-

left at 6 am, yesterday with two this subject, points out that, pacificism will be discarded forthcoming to cover this balance Chairman: I regret we are un- passengers--Mr. H. D. Page, bound. great as Britain's qualities of the moment any attempt is and for further similar pur able to say how long. Circum for Calcutta, and a Chinese book- fighting and endurance are, made to put these threats The ambulance donated Americans cannot assume into effect. There is not a bear the lettering: that these will work miracles single American citizen today on their behalf. Only their who would be prepared to own efforts to make every stand aloof and see Britain 539 sacrifice

would Teinforce lose the struggle for world those British qualities and freedom in which she is now GASOLINE DUMPS make

them impregnable engaged. The heritage on against the forces of evil which both Britain and the Walking of the pavement onto ON FIRE

which were menacing the United States have set up the about 3:30 pm yesterday Chan Johnston Road, near Fleming Rd.. At Sha-ya-chung, Mirs Bay whole world, All tenders are to be in Hong Terminus of the Talpo Sha-yu-

foundations of democracy layu, a 60-year-old mendicant, was Kong Dollars and must be lodged chung Ferry service, a fire or MR. ROOSEVELT indicated too precious and sacred to be knocked down by car No. 3206, by Noon,

October 21st, 1940 Monday night... destroyed, in his speech the different permitted to be ruthlessly driven by Mr. Rochfort, which was addressed to the Chief Conasoline dumps. It la suspected directions in which these destroyed by selfish dictator travelling from east to rest.

Mr. Rochfort in his repor structor, H.M. Naval Yard. Hong

efforts could be made to the ships. It is in this spirit that the accident, stated that the man enough to travel and will Kong

benent of both democracies, the two countries now standstained only slight inft hree. Japanese planes ap.

des to be strong enough Combatting Fifth Column together to meet the future. bla head

accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the under signed on or before that date.

Dated the 8th day of October,

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executors, Hong Kong & Shanghat Bank Building, Hong Kong.

Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery to H.M. Naval Yard, Hong Kong of 7 NO. 100 ton Junks in good condition. 1940, Hold to be at least 18-6 X 21'-6" internal measurement. Junk re quired to be fitted with rudder and blige pump but masts, salls. spars, windlasses and stero ac commodation not required. Age of Junk and price to be forward- ed, together with Informatio stating where junk can be inspected and it acceptable when can be delivered.

that it was the work of saboter

hortly after the gasoline was "set

peared but no bomb was dropped

chases.

HONGKONG

MENDICANT IN MISHAP

stances alter quickly.

ted, for Bangkok-and 74 kilos of will Mrs. Clarke. Why do you evade | mall for purta en route. « Capt, F.,

these questions? Surely you have | Caraide was in command. been given power to answer them Imperial Airways inward service satisfactorily? .... Or, are we to un- Dardanus (Capt. M. Brunton and derstand that we shall be given F/OR E Clarke arrived at Kar the opportunity to be heard at a Tak at 145 pm yesterday with higher court of Justice?

one passenger, Mr. Metz, from Chairman We are unable to Calcutta and 182 kilos of mail. say how long that is not our

The Chins Clipper, with mails. fumetton here.

from San Francisco, dated Oct 8 Mrs. Clarke Are you an Eng is due this afternoon.

ritative in- the Imperial Air-și

the last

shman

Arcor

Chairman: The question of as tionailty does not arise i

format Locally Ways the

NOT STRONG ENOUGH Mraz Clarke: I am not

over my head

leave Hongkong for

due to the situations

Bangkok service has

pended