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GAMBLING IN DICE OPENLY CARRIED OUT IN COLONY DISTRICTS

BY A STAFF REPORTER

Yau Yan stated a Police Court report, had his BAIL OF $10 estreated when he failed to appear before the magistrate to answer the charge of gambling in a public street, THE GAME PLAYED BE- ING DICE. Table money, plcked up during the raid, amounted to 62 cents.

Yau Yan, whoever he might be, should not have played dice m the streets. He should have gone into one of the numerous DICE ESTABLISHMENTS, found in various parts of Hongkong and Kow- loon, and there indulged in his favourite pastime to his heart's con- teni WITHOUT FEAR OF BEING ARRESTED."

OPEN GAMBLING

During a tour of Investigation, i made by a Hongkong Daily Press reporter yesterday. It was found that gambling ir dice was being openly carried

in vacant grounds. on the pavements, and" In ground floors of houses, in different parts of the Colony.

-on.

In Kowloon City, for example, our reporter found, on a vacant

The places mentioned form- ed but a small fraction of the number of these gambling houses in the Colony, for, ac- cording to information far- nished us, there are hundreds scattered In all parts of the Colony, some of which are ex- ceedingly difficult to locate.

"SCOUTS" EMPLOYED

Fortunate punters at the races.

CABLE

SIR FREDERICK WHYTE

The houses mentioned are con- right.

Continued from Page 1

After all, the Eastern Sir Frederick said that the main piece of ground between Shek Kuducted so openly that it has fre-Mediterranean is only one corner question in the Far East today was Lang Road and Sa. Po Road, nearquently been asked why they were of the whole picture." Carpenter Road, two long tables not raided and closed by the Police surrounded by over 50 persons authorities.

DR. QUO TAI-CHI Sir Frederick next referred up the (including several Portuguese The answer to this might be impending departure of Dr. Quo ladies) all engrossed in the game. found in the fact that all these Tal-chi. Chinese Ambassador in

Outside the Garden Confection-establishments employ "scouts" London.

tersections. Before Д

ery Co., in Apliu, Street, Sharpshut- who are posted, at short intervals. I went to say good-bye to Dr. po. were two more long tables all the way between the house Que Tal-chi who has just been ap- where the game of dice was being and the Police station in that dis pointed Foreign Minister in Chung- conducted.

trict as well as in all street in-king," said Sir Frederick, "I asked raiding him how the world looks like to- party had left the station, the day in Chinese eyes His reply was, alarm had already been raised in The Pendulura must swing. For the gambling establishment with the moment it swings in Herr the Police Hitler's favour but it will swing arrive the birds have already back again,' town.

NEITHER OF IN

THESE PLACES WAS THERE ANT ATTEMPT AT SECRECY, and everyone passing by could easily see what was going on." Near the new Mongkok Market was another stall of this form of gambling-also conducted on the OPEN AIR PRINCIPLE.

A FULL HOUSE Crossing over to Hongkong, our reporter found a full house when he locked into a certain ground floor fat in Elgin Street, near; Aberdeen Street, the inmates "of which were enjoying a nice quiet game of dice. This scene was repeated in Spring Garden Lane, Wanchaj. and Main Street, Shau- kiw in.

the result that when

Some time ago. 蘊 Police party was sent out from head- quarters to Stanley to conduct a gambling raid which proved highly satisfactory. This me- thod of sending men from headquarters to other districts, if made an established prae- tice, would, within a short time, wipe out all these gam- bling establishments. the exis- tence of which adversely affect the good name of the local Police Force.

U.S. Chemists Discover

Powerful Explosive

Development at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y., of a powerful new explosive that may play an important role in the nation's defence was reported at a meeting of the American Chemical Socisty.

This explosive" is prepared by combining butadiene. the substance used by Germany in the making of synthetic rubber." and ozone, a special form of azygen. The resulting compound is known as a dlozonide

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"A remark like that" said Sir

SITUATION IN YUGOSLAVIA

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right. The new shorter line of re- sistance' was a much stronger one, Full advantage had been taken of all obstacles to mechanised ad- vance in this mountainous terrain.

A notable feature of the operations was "the magnificent morale of the Greeks who were not in the least overawed" by the much-publicised German blitz campaign and coold give the Germans the same dose that they had administered to the Italians.

NEW EXPERIENCE

Our own light armoured units had already given a good account of themselves and the RA.F., have been hammering the enemy wher- ever he had shown himself parti- cularly in the Monastir ares and some of the panzer columns were

having a new experience.

that Mr. Matsuaka would be

HIGH ECONOMIC PRICE shrewd enough to get all the

NEW YORK, April 16 (Reüter)—- factors of the present situation in their proper perspective, and Herr Hitler is paying a high econo-. whether he would see far enoughmic price for the attack on Yugo- to keep Japan on the right course, stavia says the NEW YORK TIMES.

I would like to have an

Pointing out that the Germans hour with him to find out what for the first time are fighting on the world looks like in the eyes

two continents, the newspaper of a visitor from the Far East

adds: "Herr Hitter may have and what Herr Hitler..had to planned to launch a spring offen- offer to prove the strength of sive in full force in this theatre. the Axls, said Sir Frederick.

"But if so, he must have counted "Most of this is guess-work and on Yugoslav co-operation to kanck the only thing we do know is the British out of Greece in one that M. Stalin has said that Rus-jquick blow. In this he has failed. M10 was not going to commit He has been forced to pay dearly

Frederick, "helps one to regain his herself. The only positive fact we in the disruption of his Balkan equilibrium. Dr. Quo has been with have is that Russia will be neutral supply."

us for nine-nine difficult years. If Japan is attacked by a foreign

am sorry to leave him for he is a good friend of mine. He has been a fine Ambassador, friendly to all

and never formal.

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"As I listened to his' farewell broadcast, I realised how much London will miss him. Yes, we are sorry to lose him but we are glad to think that so good. a friend will be Foreign Minis- ter of China,

"ELEVEN DOWNED ATHENS, April 10 (Reuter)-

power. But Russia has given Japan no promise of not giving help to China and the promise of Soviet Eleven "enemy planes were destroy- neutrality said nothing about the ed in serial combat and by anti- situation that will arise if Japan aircraft tre over Greek territory

yesterday. is the aggressor.

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NOT ALTERED

I think it is fair to assume that INDIAN TROOPS

the situation is not material y altered and that Mr. Matsuoka will tell his Government that Japan's "He goes to Chungking, that policy must be guided by her own picturesque city 1.800 miles from wisdom. These circumstances can- the sea, a fortress in these days-not be changed by a dozen visits to Moscow and Berlin The only a fortress of the rights of men

get from with General Chiang Kai-shek in thing that he could command himselt, one of the Europe was some assurance from Herr Hiller of a Nazi victory. It is world's great men."

has vital to any Japanese aggressive plan that Japan should be on the winning side.

"It is a good omen that he taken Dr. Que Tal-chi from one war-capital to another to carry on

"When Japan joined the Axis a service in the common cause. Soast September a Nazi victory seem it is that London, a city by the led probable. It is not so probable river, stands with Chungking, also

now and therefore there are many a city by the river,, as the fortress in Japan today who want to wait

of men."

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MATSUOKA'S VISIT

Bir Frederick commented next on Mr. Matsuoka's visit to Europe and the Russo-Japañese Pact.

"Upon being heated," the Syra- (the protection of sea routes in cuse reported, "the diozonide is that area might become difficult. extremely explosive and must be For this reason the United States

"My mind turns from Dr. Quo handled with the greatest of cau- Public Health Service is seeking a Tai-chi to another man of the Far tion. It is not particularly senal synthetic "quinine. The synthesis East who is also returning home but from a very different mission." tive to shock."

more effective anti-malaria.

Matsuoka. I first met him about the same time I met Dr. Quo,”

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and see.

"Mr. Matsuoka must bring back from Europe some as- surance in that way, but it seems to us that he has not rot what he went to Berlin to ask for.

IN AFRICA

Gallantry Described

In Despatches

NEW DELHI, Apr. 18 (Heuteri~ Many needs of gallantry by Indian troops during the operations lead- ing to the fall of Massawa are described in despatches received from Eritres.

The Indian troops were quick to seize the advantage and attempt actions against odds which nor aally would have been extremely hazardous. On several occasions enemy muchine gun positions col gealed in wire entanglements were taken at the bayonet point, and one sepoy in taking such a post single-handed crawled 'close enough to throw a hand grenade.

Another havidar led a detaca-

A small amount of the substance drugs is the subject of a study now said. Sir Frederick "He is Mr. predicament is defined in the ment across a bullet swept area

exploded in apparatus sent a

bjt being made by the

of metal flying with such force search Council that it drilled

holes two clean

National

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Dr. Hass and his associates, i through a water bottle 15 feet was reported, даже completely away, says the New York Times solved one step in the problem, in- A bullet fired from a similar dis-volving a very difficult synthesis of tance, it was stated, would not or what chemists call a "side chain ** dinarily do so.

This, it was stated, has made pús The explosive was described by sible the synthesis of many com- C. C. Spencer, A. L. Barney, H. J. pounds whuch, "It is hoped, Bykes, W. I. Weaver, E. A. Oberright Field one or and A. E. Elder.

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SYNTHETIC QUININF

substitutes.

more better

will

quiaine

PAINT KILLS GERMS Production of a wall paint which

JUNK MASTER CONVICTED

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In these circumstances Japan is in a real predicament. The word

dictiotary an unpleasant or dangerous situation. On the whole, and minefield to cut off 500 Italian naval ratings holding one sector the Chinese war has had some

of the line. unpleasant consequences for the Japanese people and our war has made things rather worse.

CANNOT HELP

During the

attack on the port, an Indian Company led by a subadar succeeded in rounding up approximately 200 prisoners, all "If the Japanese actually join in Europeans who were preparing to the war in the way in which Herr make a stand. The subadar sent, a Hitler wants them to they will run platoon around the flank with.or- word predicament-they will run

Indecently Assaulted into the other meaning of the ders to open rapid fire and even- Girl Employee into the danger of a blockade which tually effected a clever capture.

the Anglo-Saxon Powera could

Kwok Yee, 54, master of cargo bring on them and they know that Bubstantial progress toward the kills germs that come in contact Junk No. 3176V, was charged before to that event Herr Hitler cannot creation of synthetic quinine, pre mising to make America indeper with it was reported by S. 8. H. G. Sheldon at the Central give them any help at all.

Magistracy yesterday with having indecently assaulted a 17-year-old woman, Chan Choi. on board his

dent of foreign sources in this im-

Epstein and 'Foster D

portant anti-malaria drug, was an- Brooklyn chemists,

Shell.

nounced by Professor Henry B. The use of oils in which chlorinejung while lying off Connaught Hass and H. C. Huffman of Purdie or lodine have been added; tney Road West on Apr. 14"

University.

CHINESE EMBASSY “AT HOME”

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"But as we see it, and as I hope the Japanese see it, a quick Nasi victory is not on the card, now and so it`all depends on Japan taking the long view and measuring this to shape her course "accordingly."

were

MINEFIELDS LOCATEL Indian troops in carriers the first to enter Massawa, despite minefields crowding the entrance, which were easily located and dis- posed of by Indian Sappers and miners.

As soon as the troops were dis-! missed at Massawa, there was a general rush seaward and bathing was soon in full swing, though it By way of a postcript, Sir was nearly midnight,

Meanwhile the khan samas were Frederick mentioned that this week there will be two birthdays-one settling down to cook an enormous was yesterday and the other would meal of celebration over the cap- be on Sunday. Both men were 52 ture of Italian oranges, years of age, both had small black moustaches and both were seen on

the screen at every picture house.

CHAPLIN AND HITLER"

NEW CHINESE ENVOY

TO MEXICO

reported, produced a paint which

Defendant denied the charge. If the United States should be would kill the germ of typhoid Prosecuting, Det.-Sgt. R. Macvey called upon to send troops to tru- fever and some others after it had said that it was alleged that de pical sections of the Americas

been on the wall for nine weeks fendant dragged complainant b and showed adéquate supply of malaria-fight-

some, but not com- his cabin and removed ber ing drugs would become crucias: pletė, killing power alter six years. trousera. Quinine is obtained entirely from "Laboratory results were con Complainant testified that she Java, in the Dutch East Indies, and fined by practical determination," worked on board the junk at $1 the report stated, "that the bac-a month and slept with defend 1 teria or molds on the paints conant's wife in a small cabin, On taining chlorine or iodine, when the night in question she went to used im hospitals or breweries, bed at 11 pm after defendant's

On the 15th April, 1889, there Mr. T. K. Ching, newly appointed were markedly reduced or nearly wife was asleep. Defendant came eliminated."

In and dragged her to his cabin, was born, of Jewish parents. Mr. Chinese Minister to Mexico, left where he squeezed her neck and Charles Chaplin. On Apr. 20th 1889, for the United States by Chipper LONDON," Apr. 18, (Reuter) A new and almple method of removed her trousers,

was born Adolf Hitler. Chaplin yesterday morning en route to Witness Mr. Eden was among those who determining the quantity of pan-shouted out and a man ashore on played the part of the Fuehrer in Mexico to assume his post, attended an "At Home" given tothenic acid, the most recently hearing the cry blew a police the aim The Great Dictator" and, Formerly a professor of the Na- by Dr, Quo Tal-chi at the Chinese isolated B vitamin, in various whistle, whereupon

they would all wish him Many tional Chungahan Univeralty, Mr. Embassy yesterday. The Ameri- foods, was described by Dr. F. M. came and took both defendant Happy Returns. Herr Hitler played Ching was commissioned early last can, Russian and Belgian Am-Strong, R. E. Fecay and Aun C. and witness to the Police Station,darker and sinister cause.

the same part in real life in a year by the Chinese Government to bassadors Greek and Thailand Earle, of the University of Whicon-

QUARRELLED WITH WIFE Ministers, Mr. Clement Attlee,sin College of Agriculture.

What the world thinks of Charlie inspect the affairs of the Chinese Sir John Anderson and Viscount

Defendant, in evidence, said that Chaplin was well-known but the Consulates in Europe and America. Pantothenic acid is required for he and his wife had a quarrel and way the world regards Herr Hltler Simon were also present.

the normal growth and well-being he struck her. Complainant came, was that it would have been better The death occurred on April 8, Chinese costumes worn by et. chickens, rats, dogs, and also, and tried to prevent him from if he had never been born. members of the Embassy staff recent evidence indicates, of man. striking again and he pushed her

hal, of Eugene, aged 17 years, son mirigled with the British and The amount of this vitamin ∙lsuway,

The death occurred on April 9, 04 Mr. and Mrs, Erik Engtuna foreign uniforms.

various foods had previously been In convicting defendant, Mr. at the Country Hospital, Shang-Funerfi services (cremation) were Mr. Winston Churchill" was pre-estimated by feeding them to Sheldon said that he would re- has, of Alfred Huxley, husband of held at the Bubbling Well Chapel sent at lunchron earlier,

chickens

serve his sentence unt

Grace Utella Huxley.

on Aprij lu

3 constable

THURSDAY, APRIL

17, 1941. -PAGE

Mr. Wong Yu-yick and his bride, the former Miss Huang Hui-

chu, who were married at the Registry.—(King's Studio).

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