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NEW PUISNE JUDGE

MR. JUSTICE PEF. CRESSALL, M.C", the new Paique Judge who sat in the Supreme Court yesterday morning for the first time.

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MR. WARMLY WELCOMED BY LEGAL PROFESSION

OF NIGHTSOIL

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1941.

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NO COLLECTION | SHADOW OF FUTURE ACTION

NOW HANGS OVER EGYPT, SAYS MILITARY EXPERT

FOR 5 NIGHTS

According to information re- ceived from Chinese sources, night- soil coolles, employed by the pre-

sent concessionaires, have been on an 'unofficial strike for the past) five or six nights, as a protest against the Government's decision to take over from May 1 (to- morrow).

"Whatever may happen now in Gibraltar and Syria, the shadow of future action hangs over Egypt," said MAJOR LEWIS HASTINGS, B.B.C. military commentator, when he broadcast from London yesterday. He said he did not believe that the German motorised columns which crossed the Egyptian frontier from the Sollum area were the spearhead of the attack on Egypt.

Referring to the

The same sources state that

virtual¡tactics. The Nazis had supplies there has been no collection of nightsofl for about five nights and end of the campaign in from Tripoli along a line stretch- that tension between the occup Greece, Major Hastings saiding for a thousand miles and ex- ants of upper and lower dats of that our troops fought a posed to view and attack from the att and in many places from the houses is steadily, mounting as the magnificent "rear-guard ac- sea. There was also the torria result of the upper flat-ites practice tion in which the sappers evi-heat of the desert.

of pouring excreta down the drains!

This, it need hardly be pointed out, dently played a great part.

gained?

has been greatly resented by the What unfortunate ground floor-ists!

According to Dr. N. C. Macleod, Vice-Chairman of the Urban

had the Germans

GERMAN GAINS

Council when he presided at the First. of course, they gained last meeting of that Council, some useful alrfields, but they al- "everything is prepared for Gov-ready. had these in Tripoll and ernment to take over on May 1". Sielly. The more important would be the possession of the islands in Aegean Sea which constitute a CHUNGKING ROTARY threat to the whole of the Turkish

CLUB HOLDS "LADIES' DAY”

eastern Bank. There was another feature about the occupation these islands in that they made a

Sixteen women guests were pre-series of useful stepping stones to sent."ät "Ladies' Day of the the Dodecanese. Chungking Rotary Club. when new officers for 1941-42, were inducted! by retiring President Gordon Jones.

The guest speaker of the meet- ing was Miss LH. Dinwoody of the United Church of Canada who spoke on the subject "Opening Up the Field of Literature to the literates." She advocated the use of the phonetic system as a means to combat literacy...

The Germans would meet än air forcS of considerable strength, but,” on the other hand, the enemy, as far as was known at present, still retained the advantage in mechanised form of warfare, and the ini- tiative.

We must not exclude the possibility of airborne troops of considerable strength.

AIR FORCE RELEASED

Large Imperial armies had been assembled on the delta of the Nile. some of the air force had been released from Abyssinis Where the remnants of Italian resistance had been driven out of Dessie: „They had two possible lines of retreat. The first waS eastward towards French Somaliland and the other to the north along a military road, It was probable that the Italians would take the latter and it would. appear that the Duke of Aosta's men chances to avoid surrender did not and she had now to hold down by look at present particularly hope-

The accomplishment of the fatest crime In Greece, said Mai. Hastings, was not all gain to the Hun. It had meant the dislocation of the whole econo- mie systém in this part of the 'Balkans.

HOSTILE STATES

Germany had lost many

American Governments to make this open expression of their determination to "pre- serve the "basic freedom," as it has been called, not only of their own position, but also of The Fifty-eighth Ordinary those who are fighting with General Meeting of Shareholders them in the same in the above Company will be China's part in this struggle held in the Company's Offices, is daily becoming more and

Dr. C.T. Wang, former Governor force two more hostile and un-ful. There were also other enemy P. & 9. Building, on Wednesday, more vital a fact which the

of the China Rotary District, and happy States The Royal Navy troops in the Gimma district the 7th. May, 1941 at 11 am. western democracies realise

a honorary member of Rotary, was bad greater freedom to attack

The possibility of a Junction be- welcomed at the meeting. He ex the German supply lines to tween any of these bodies may be for the purpose of receiving the more today than they did

pressed gratification at the pro- Africa ·

excinded. Any attempt to break Report of the General Managers nearly four years ago, when aggression first raised its head

Members of both branches of the legal profession assembled in gress achieved by the Rotary Club

Referring to the reference to across this incredibly difficult and together with A Statement of

full force at the Supreme Court yesterday morning to welcome. MR. in Chungking despite the bom-Libya made by the Prime Minister, rugged country would in the Far East. Since then Accounts to the 31st. December,

JUSTICE P. E. F. CRESSALL. M.C., when he took his seat, for the firstings. congratulated the outgoing Mr. Churchill, in his broadcast on paration into small units and at- no opportunity has been

tiroe, as the Paisne Judge of Hongkong. -

officers on their success and 1940.

Sunday night. Maj. Hastings sald mcat certain disaster neglected to strengthen the The Transfer Books of the democratic fronts in the west

The Attorney General, Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, O.B.E. K.C., with encouraged the incoming officers ha thought the words used by the Mal. Hastings said that he did members of the Supreme Court staff, was also present...

to help spread the Rotary Move-

Premier were encouraging. Mr. not believe it would be possible for Company will be closed from and the east politically, mili-

ment in this part of the country Church said, "I should be very guerilia campaign similar to Friday, the 2nd. May to Wednes tarily and economically.

Introducing the -new Puished on the Magisterial and Judicial Outgoing President Jones made a Judge, the Chlef Justice, Sir Atholl Bench in British Gulana and Pales report of the work of the club tyto see the tasks of the com- that carried out by the Germans day, the 7th. May. 1941 both

batants in the Middle-East ex-in Tanganyika in the last war. WHAT IS important to re- MacGregor, sald:--

during the last year. days inclusive...

General Wavell's The Duke of Aosta's position was member in any attempt to Mr. Attorney, I present to you We feel confident that the happy

Incoming President Peter Kiong changed and analyse the fall meaning of and

to the members of both relations that have been establish- made the acceptance speech in Armies in the position of the Ger- much more dangerous, as he could branches of the profession my broed between the Beneb and the which he outlined the work for man invaders."

not conceal his troops for long this new measure of co-opera-

Maj. Hastings said that no one from the air forces and. at the tion between Britain, America ther Cressall who this morning officers and practitioners of the the coming year, including increas-

itakes his seat for the first time on Court during the last century willed membership, and more social should under-rate the force, speed same time, he was moving through and China is that its signi- the Bench to which he has been continue to exist under your sul-activities.(Central News) ficance is not merely econo-appointed.

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MAN THOUGHT DEAD

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mic. That is to say, the I have assured 'my brother that stabilisation of China's cur-he will and from everyone who rency in order to safeguard it practises before him a high stand-

itine.

dance as Puise Judge of this Co- | | lony. We trust that your future here will be as happy as we are

able to make it.

MR. JUSTICE CRESSAIL

Replying. Mr. Justice Cressall said:...

from fluctuations caused by ard of professional attainment and unfriendly Influences and to a strict and jealous regard for the reinforce the finances of the etiquette and decencies of the pro- fession, and that he may confident- Chinese Government is not ly count on receiving from everyone Mr. Attorney, I would ke Arst the be all and end all of this that same measure of ready and of all to express my gratitude to Returns To Claim three-cornered agreement. Its willing assistance which has been the Chief Justice for his very kind Own Estate" political significance is even always accorded to me and to sil remarks in introducing me to you greater. The western demo- the Pulsne Judges who have sat and also to thank you for the very warm welcome you have addressed Presumed dead by Mr. Justice cracles have had ample ex-since I came to Hongkong

On behalf of myself, the Regis-me. Lowe in 1933, Thomas Herbert.

of the, methods trar and every member of the staff perlence "resurrected by Henderson was

which the aggressor nations of the Court. I extend to my bro- Mr. B. Seletto in the Practice Court in Melbourne, and letters of adopt to achieve their own ther Cressall a very warm welcome to his selfish ends. They have had to Hongkong. and our best wishes father, Moses Henderson, were re-repeated instances of the for his happiness here. voked by Mr. Justice Gavan Duffy. ¡callous

which

administration granted

manner in

Henderson was 23 when he left agreements made, or under-

his parents home in Hollway-rd, takings given, have been

HON. MR. C. G. ALABASTER The Attorney General said:" Mr. Justice Cressall. I regard it

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I can assure you that in my past experience on the Benth there is one outstanding thing that I have always tried to re- member and that is that no member of the Judicial Bench can make successful kís job un- less he has the complete co- operation and friendship of his brother members of the profes- sion.

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THE HOME FRONT:

and Ingenuity of the German shock hostile country.

PEOPLE OF BRITAIN CAN STILL RETAIN SENSE

OF PROPORTION

mean se-

FORTHCOMING WEDDINGS.

The following forthcoming mar- riages were panounced at the Re- gistry, Supreme Court, yesterday:

Mr. Mark Chun-sam, merchant, of No. 378, Prince Edward Road, and Miss Lai Tsui-ngan, of No. 5, Hilwood Road;

Mr." Leung Shun-tak, boy, Bishop's House, and Miss So Woon- sheung, No. 7, Shing Wong Street, first floor.

This has been another hard week for us--a week of anxiety--but let it be said that we in this island have never felt more admiration than we do today for the British,... Australian and New Zealand troops and it stirs us to know that the Empire still produces the greatest ighting men in the world," said MR. HOWARD MARSHALL, B.B.C. com- mentator, when he broadcast from London on Monday.

Mr. Marshall said that thei am afraid I am a year tou withdrawal from Greece was young for, that

The only alter of referring to

in 2 factory-

General Smuts speech recently inevitable, but that it was so native is to go into

but I must do something, nu where the South African Prime superb and so unbroken was matter however small. It is gall Minister had remarked that while

passage

a cause for pride. Questions ing to me to stay here and it is Britain invests in friendships, were being asked why, if it not fair that I should be eating well

West Brunswick, on April 28, He lightly thrown aside when it as a great privilege to be present did not say where he was going. A systematic search by relatives did sulted the convenience of the here today, on behalf of the Offi- not provide a clue to his where aggressionists. It is in this cors of this Court acd of the mem I myself always regard members was thought that the venture and going to a good school, while Germany invested in hatred.

preas:

abouts and there was no response to light that Great Britain and bers of both branches of the legal of the profession. as brothers in was, not likely to be success-others slave. It will make me feel advertisements inserted in the the United States have re-profession and to extend to your every sense of the word and I know ful, it should have been un- happy if you will let me get back

Lordship a very warm and sincere as I sit here that members of the dertaken. That had already longer. flected on the so-called Neu-welcome on your taking your seat profession will extend to me the SEVEN YEARS

been answered by the Prime trality Pact concluded be-lon this Colony's Bench for the first help and assistance that any few-

Minister. Seven years later, Henderson's tween Japan and Soviet Rus-time, after a long and distinguish-comer to the Bench or this Colony father applied for letters of ad-sia and the many protesta- career in His Majesty's service is entitled to ask. ministration on behalf of himself tions that have emanated

and other next-of-kin (one sister from both sides with regard

and two brothers). The application to their future policy since ready to repudiate any pro-

of 'death' was made..

The estate was worth £1,116.

Henderson's father died On

was dead!

|this agreement was signed,

TWO DAYLIGHT ROBBERIES

Two daylight robberies occurred

tó England. I cannot bear it any

"I don't want you to think that people here have not been kind NOT END OF THE FIGHT to me, but it is just that I feel "Once more, it is true, that the like an exile and do long to be. bully has been too much for us."back", continued Mr. Marshall, "but that does not end the fight. It did not knock us out and it is the fellow who is still on his feet who wins.

"It is not the chess-board moves

in this vast game of war that

"That is a good letter from a boy just turned 14, said Mr. Marshall, “and I hope that this particular youngster was offered by the cabled reply to his letter. I feel that a boy like" that should come home and take his chance.

"

This proved that the Greek campaign was worthwhile and that the great feat of the Bri- tish, Australian and New Zea- land troops was therefore, ziso. worthwhile. "And NOW we have no time to think of any. thing but of the job in hand”, added Mr. Marshall,

BRITISH SPIRIT

In the concluding portion of his talk Mr. Marshall referred to mises made to. China-and

the ane spirits which still pre- THE MOST important of even to tearing up his pact

valled in Britain, He commented September 15, 1940. Probate of his these protestations have come with Japan-if he feels that

on the good humoured bʻzgaining estate has not yet been granted, from the Soviet side where his policy should be reversed

that went on dally in the market protect our friends, our brothers

places and the untiring energy but Mr. Belette told Mr. Justice assurances have been given to safeguard the Soviet Re-esterday when money and jewel Worries most of us, but the need to

lery, to the total value of $1,200.

and our husbands. That fact "I know that it is difficult in displayed by housewives as they Gavan Duffy yesterday there were that Russian assistance to public. The western demo-was stolen.

brings with it most unexpected these days for parents to dia- went about their daily work. more than sufficient assets in his China will not be discontinu- cracies are resolved not to be According to a report to the reactions,

charge their responsibilities to estate to cover the amount taken ed: Seeing that these as- caught napping in any such Police, Lo Lai-chan. 22, woman.

"It is good to remind ourselves "For instance, we almost wel their children and It Is no use

that life here goes on quite from the son on the assumption he surances are in entire conflict eventuality and the new ges-residing at No. 9, Thomson Road come the raids on this land, ter pretending that life is much of a

because heaven for parents these days normally" said Mr. Marshall, and Henderson, now a member of the with the objects of the Soviet ture to assist China must, Wanchat, second noor, stated that rible though they are,

gave an instance of a fellow travel- NEW PLANE

ler in a bus being more interested may now recover nis £1.116. less the United States, and even effort to make the Chinese ger and chopper, broke into the spread is the desire here to serve" to Britain's new fighter plane. "It this Wednesday than in the war. RAAF at Cootamundra (NSW) Pact, with Japan, Britain and therefore, be regarded as an about 7 am yesterday six robbers, they bring us into the front of the

armed with two revolvers, e dag war. You have no idea how wide- Mr. Marshall went on to refer in football cup anal to be played legal "expenses and death duties China, perhaps have found Government independent of fat and decapped with about

la good to hear of our new 400 paid on his "death."

it difficult to accept these de- such Bovlet assistance and to $600 in money and jewellery

Mr. Marshal quoted from am.p.h. plane the Typhoon, they The more people could be given clarations from the Kremlin so strengthen her economi- Another highway robbery occurred letter received from a 14-year-old call it, he said. "It is the fastest a few hours for relaxation, the more reserves of energy would they with any confidence. The cally that she will be able to in Argyle Street about 1 pm. yester boy who had been evacuated and of its king.”

of Britain, carry on her fight as a part-day when Ho Muk, pig breeder, who had written to his parents Referring to President Roosevelt's have for the task of winning the

war! America and China are wellner with those who are re-residing in a hut at Sheung Sha that he felt the time had come announcement of an extension of

"We are naturally a little aware that Russia herself is sisting aggression. It is here Village, was robbed of $615 73 for him to tell them what he had US, naval patrols, Mr. Marshall

In money.

anxious", declared. Mr. Mar wanted to do for some months said that this showed that Britain CHUNGKING, Apr. 29 (Reuter) today much perturbed over that the value of the stabili-

shall, so it is fair to repeat The Farm Credit Bureau will be her own security and that sation pacts with China con street when five men, armed with them and doing his bit too.

He was walking along Argyle that he wanted to be back with would be given every possible Ame

rean help in the Battle of the what the Prime Minister asked. abolished and a National Cor-

"What I want to do is to Join Atlantic..

us to do and that is to retain poration will be organised in its there is every possibility that stitute an effective rejoinder a revolver and dagger, held him

M. Stalin - will be only too to Japan.

the parashots", the boy wrote, “but Mr. Marshall also made a point our sense of proportion". place, It is learned.

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