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PROPOSED BRIDGE. FROM CANTON TO HONAM.

EVICTIONS BILL CLAUSE THROWN OUT.

PREMIER SAYS HE WILL NOT RESIGN.

(Reuters Service.)

London, April 7.

In the House of Commons the Government were defeated on the Evictions Bill by 221 to 212.

Mr. Hamsay MacDonald nude it clear that he dues not contem- plate resignation in consequence of this defeat.

Loudlan. April 7, ..

The Evictions Bill was discussed by the Cabinet for three hours 40-day, also by a special meeting of the Liberal party,

The matter croppod up at ipitestion time in the House of Cam- mons, when the Opposition pressed for a pretpottement of the Bilt till statisties of the numbers of evictions be available. Mr. Ranisay MacDonald replied that the urgency of the question precluded any justponement.".

When Mr. Pringle resumed the debate on the serond reading. There was an imprising array of Conservative and Liberal front- beners, while Mr. MacDonald was leading the House instead o

Mr. Clynes

MF. Pringle doelared that the Government's amendment to - Clause One meant nothing. The clause might as welf be withdrawn. It was important to know whether the Boverament mount that the enst of relieving tenants should-fall on the State or on the lovit authorities,

Mr. MacDonald was ovated by the Labourites. He said this emergeant metastere was neissiruted by the alarming increase of evictions in industrial town, Where unemployment was rife. Some were due to an Art passed by the Pets Chavernment. Very unseemly spemes were cerurruing and still more unseonly ones were probabile. It was the Goverüisont's intention that the House shinild shape thel Bill in committee. The Govorniment would gladly co-operate in relieving property owners of the burdent, which the community. should share. He admitted, amid ironiral cheers, that it was a hurried Bill, pressed upon the Government when its hands were uncomfort Ably full.

Mr MacDonald's whole Speech was greated with Opposition laughter and ironical cheers, and interruptions demanding that be should clarify the position as regards the source of relief, to such an extent that the Speaker intervened, saying these were unfair; to the Prime Minister.

Ex-Premier's Advice.

Mr Stanley Baldwin said the Government would be well advised o drop the futile and unhappy elause, until the Government know what it wanted to do.

Mr. Asquith said that for once he assoviated himself with "a stupid party." He had not the most romate ilea of the Governments* propos ds. Ta postpone the incidence of the cost of relief to a vague and remote readjustment of local and imperial burdens was trifling with the House, (Loud Opposition und Liberal cheers),

through, if produced at all.

Above is a sketch of the proposed bridge from Canton to Honam, across the Front Reach, which has been suggested by Major Ct. W. Olivocrona, who is the Engineer-in-Chief of the Board of Conservancy Works of: Kwangtung. Its site is immedi ately above the up-stream end of Dutch Folly Island.

As will be seen, the bridge has three spans, the contre of which is movable. When raised, a space of 147.6 feet between piers would be left unobstructed in the contre span to a hoight of 51 feet above high-water while the two stationary spans would each have an opening of 193.5 fast. When closed. the height of the contre span would be 46 feet above water, that of the shore span being 36.1 feet. The estimated cost of the bridge in H.K. $2,360,000.

KOWLOON MATTERS.

KAR. A.'S ACTIVITIÈS.

C. R. A. Invitation Declined.

MOTOR BUS SMASH.

PRETTY WEDDING.

MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES AGAINST DRIVERS.

"MRD, J. PURVES-MISS

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DEATH OF MR. SIN

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PRINCE OF WALES ASKED TO POSTPONĘ VISIT,

Gen. Smuts Dissolves Parliament.

Capetown, April 7, In the Assembly, Gon. Smuts announced that in view of the defeat of the Governmental can- didato. by a Nationalist at the |by-election at Wakkerstrooni Parliament would be dissolved for a few days.

The Government has decided "on a [dissolution in June, consequently it han asked the Prince of Wales, to postpone his visit. Rentor.

London, April 7. Thú postpono- ment of the Princo of Wales' vielt to

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whore it is surmis- od to be due to the possibility that any function arranged in honour of the | Prineo ."might be turned to political account by ons, or other of the partion fighting at the oleo. Gen. Smuts decision to dissolve Parliament is believed to be a strategic move to rally the electors to his support against the Dutch Nationalist and Labourite combination.-Beutor.

tion.

Capotown, April 7

The scene in the Assembly this afternoon was most dramatio. The galleries were crowded, and thore was great cheering and counter-cheering when Gen.

A wedding of special interest A manslaughter charge is be-

to Kowloon folk took place this It is with much regret that we Smute, Mr. Hertzog and other At the mouthly meeting of the, ing brought against a driver con- Committee of the Kowloon Re-cerned in the rotor hus crash afternoon at the Union Church, have to announce the death of loaders entered, also during the when Miss Jean Andrewina Mair Mr. Sin Tak-fan, which occurred announcement of the election of sidonts Association, a letter was near castle Peak on Sunday. Forsyth, only daughter of Mr. W. this morning at his residence. No, the victor at Wakkerstroom, oul- ruud from the Hon. Captain Another driver who is n Forsyth, of the Hongkong and 1, Robinson Road, at the age of minating in such an uproar that Voting followed, with the resit given above,,,

Superintendent of Police on the ployed in the Company but was

He seemed in fair Mr. Creswell, the Labour leador, After the defeat of the Govertiment on its amended Clanso One subject of traffic control, this being on the bus and was driving the Whampoa Dock Co., and of Mrs. 67 years.

until this morning who followed Gen. Smuts, had to to the Evictions. Bill, Mr. Baldwin asted the Government's intensa reply to representations which vehicle prior to the fatal cruel is Forsyth, was married to Mr. David health tious as regards the Hill. Mr. MacDonald accused the House of the Committee had previously also being held on the samo John Purves, of Messrs. Jardine. when he suddenly collapsed-and speak at the top of his voice.. declaring against all the clauses of the Bill (Opposition cries of nude. In the course of his letter charge. Both wore arrested the Matheson and Co., only son of died whilst engaged in business

Mr. D. A. Purves, of Messrs. D. A. "No!" instead of amending Clauses One in couranitten. He suggest the Hon. C. S. P. pointed out that samo ovaning.

Purvos and Co., marino surveyors, Another driver, whose motor

The deceased gentleman, who od Mr. Baldwin should ask the question to-morrow. In the mean the difficulties to traffic officers,

Both time there would be a consultation as do hoa à Dill was to be got both European and Asiatic, were bus overturned whilst proceeding and of Mrs. Purves.

extremely well- one of the best known and greatly increased by the fact towards Castle Peak near Tsin families are

most highly respected bars of the Chinese com- Liberal and Conservative spokesmen followed, and made it quite that European · residents par- wan, has also been arrested for known in Kowloon, and there was a large gathering at the

munity. had born in rathor clear that they had not voted against the principle of any clause tieurly appear to resent the failing to roport the accident to church to witness the ceremony.puor health of late, but the news except Claus' One, the obscurity of which had adt been illuminated action of traffic ofiers should it the Police. by Mr. Mac Donald's sperch.

entail stopping vehicles in which All these men will appear at which was performed by the Rev. of his death will, none the less, H. Johnston, Minister of the come as a surprise to many of his Forty Liberals voted with the Labour minority. The others they are travelling. Further, the Magistracy to-morrow.

Kowloon Union Church, assisted friends. The late Mr. Sin Tak- voted with the Conservatives, while most of the Liberal leaders that the action of pedestrians in

by the Rev. J. Kirk Maconachie, fan had all his life been connected Abstained.

walking in the middle of the road;

The bride, who was given away with the legal profession. He was a very dangerous matter and London April 1.

against, be taken by H. M. Navy in close by her father, was charmingly was for many years prominently that.. mitigated one The invernmont sustained its second defeat at to-night's session effective traffic contral Pedes-c-operation with lord Chinese attired in a Paris model of white identified with the firm of Ewons when Mr. Graham, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, sub-rians as a whole are offenders Authorities to extorminate the crepe muratora, trimmed with and Harston, and later with that mitted a rosolution to validate certain war-time charges by Govern-in this respect and it would pirates which infest the neigh-fino maline frills of liserie silver, of Ewens and Needham, whilst assist the police if bourhoods of Blas Bay and the the train, detached from the latterly he has been a member of "ment Departments in connection with control of supplies and prices greatly,

shoulder, being made of the same the firm of Lo and Lo, from of certain commodities. Sir Douglas Hugganoved an amendment of pedestrians would make a point Canton River Dolta.".

After very full consideration, material and finished off with active participation in which he re-

Another Defeat.

ANOTHER PIRACY.

KONGMOON TOWBOAT HELD. UP.

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Kongmoon, April 7.

· Another piracy has to be added

to the seemingly neverending

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whith the effect is to, with-huld validation charges in respect of of using pavements where such the Committee came to the con-heavy silver lace, She wore tired last year. In the affairs of the cortain tailk contracts. The amendamat was carried by 207 to 170 are provided.

The Committee decided to 'riveclusion that the question of piracy an illusion veil composed of Chinese community he took u and the amended resolution was adopted.

outside tho

of a crown of orange blossoms, prominent part, having boon publicity to the Hon. C.S.P.'s was statement, through the courtesy the Association and that little and carried a beautiful bunch Chairman of the Tung Wah Hos of the local newspapers, and to of practical use could be contri- of lilies and white heather. Miss pital and for two years in succes

Mary Hyde was bridesmaid.

slon President of the Chineso appeal to all Kowloon residents bated by it to the discussion of a to make efforts to assist rather subject which hus already en-assisted by Miss Pinkie Owen and Club. He was formerly legal

flower advisor to Gonora Lang Chai-] than thoughtlessly hamper the gagod, and le still engaging, the Miss Jimmie Barr as

attention of the Government, the girls. The bridesmaid's dress was kong: whilst in 1942 he was PROCEDURE SIMILAR TO

work of traffic officers,

naval authorities, the Hongkong of lavender taffeta, with deep made a Justice of the Ponce for PIRATE OUTRAGES.

TYPHOON SIGNALS. A letter was received from the General Chamber of Connerce collar of silver lace, and she wore Hongkong.

The deceased gentleman leaves

General Smuts. Reports state that, the com. Covernment stating that it could the combined Engineers and a hat of georgette lavender and

Gen Smuts, in announcing the mandeering of coolies and others not accede to the Association's Officers Guilda, shipping firms, silver lace; whilst the little flower a widow and a large family

frilled, dresses, with touches of daughters, the former including dissolution, said the Government in Canton, which is being carried) request to provide a special dis-etc. The invitation was, accord- girls were attired in white not comprising eight sons, and ning

lavander and silver, and carried Mr. J. M. Hall and Mr AE was doubtful after the Wakker ont by soldiers, is practically on tinguishing signal in typhooningly, doclined..

BEGGING NUISANCE.

Easter lilies with favondor and Hail, solicitors,, and Mr. G. A. V stroom election whether it still all fours with the kidnapping by weather to indicate that the ferry

is four wice in that pinaiter services, have been suspended. As Complaints were received from silver ribbon. The bridesmaid's Hall, who is now in England enjoyed the confidence of the

the Committed wore of opinion a number of Committeemon re-bouquet was of swool peas.

studying engineering. Much country, which was essential to woro The bride's mother that great benefit would accrue to garding the increasing number of story of bandit activities on the suas are demanded as ransoin.

sympathy will be felt for the carry out its policy. Mr. Hertzog West Rivor. The Kwong Wo It appears that the coolies and residents by not having to journey mendicants wlio frequent the dress of soft silver grey moire, in family in their herovement. Mr. said he was sure the public would 'towboat, which was on the other of the labouring classes are to the ferry Wharf in typhoon streets of Kowloon, more particu- Renaissance style; trimmed with Sin Tak-fan was a man of sterling welcome the opportunity of. ex- Kongmoon-Bliuhing run, is seized during the daytinis and wosthor bofore being able to ashrly in the noighbourhood of St. radium lace, with hat to match, character, and by his death the pressing its views, Mr. Croswell, reported to have laen pirated on sent to the garrison for military certain whether ferry services Andrew's Church on Sunday and carried a bouquet of pansies, Colony losos one of its most speaking amid an uproar the 5th inst. near Cho Hai Chow, service, but that those who have boen stopped or not, it was mornings.

whilst Mrs. Purves wore a Paris

cheers and counter-cheers, deo- when sho

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It was decided to write the model of cinnamon opera satin, more respectably dress decided to seek the co-operation

Jarod that the Laboùriton-recept- Shiubing:

Fed are commandoored either in of the Star Ferry Company and Hon. d.8.P. soliciting action in trimmed with crystal and stool

ed the Government's challenge, "the early morning or ovoning and the China and Japan. Tolophone the mattor.

beads, finished off with a pretty

confident that the people would The pirates are said to have taken to private residences. Here Company whereby residents with GAS LIGHTING

belt in Egyptian style. She wore made an easy job of it, for no they are ordered to write to their telephones would be able to learn It war further reported that the hat to match and carried a are leaving by the Haruna Mara reject the present Government- resistance was offered by the relativos demanding sums vary from, the tolophon exchange in- gas lighting of Nathan Road, and bouquet of roses and sweet peas. to-morrow, and intend sponding Reuter. guards aboard the towboat. The ing from $10 to $100 as ransom, formation regarding the evapon adjacent thoroughfaren bas, of The best inan" WAS Mr. thoir honeymoon on the Continant pirates took away everything and when theso sums are paid on and resuraption of ferry ser- late, been very indifferant, not Andrew Mair, cousin of the bride, and in Scotland, the bride's gotur They could lay hands on, and they are liberated and their placas vices. The Hon. Secretary was withstanding the fact that addi- whilst Messrs. J. B. Hamilton, away dress being of light brown over 70 mien and wonion taken by caolios. ̧

instructed to write aquordingly.tional lampsjand now and more W. Hydo and W. Forsyth, junr,, moracain orope, with a coat to passoneers woro captured. It transpires that about thirty, of

Reports say that there are over 'C. R. A. PIRACY MEETING. powerful burners have boon in- were the ushers, he sorvido match in embroidered morocala An invitation was rocoivod stallodia Kowloon at a fairly was choral, Mr. S. Collett being by Rodier, with a dainty hạt lö these captives were later lot of three hundred such persona stil!

match.

Closing Exchango. 2n., 4, 5/14 at the orgau. as the pirates were entisfied that in the hands of the soldiers, from the Constitutional Reform recent dale: Ja

The Hon. Secretary was direct-

"The bride and bridegroom have|" "Härömötör" 2p.m. 21 Subsequent to the ceremony, a they wore poor.

ponding payment of ransom Association to join with it in

was been the recipients of many

Temperature & monoy. It is said that Dr. Sun holding & pubilo meeting for the ed to write the Government on largely attended regoption The towboat returned, after has ordered one of the high compurpeat of adopting a resolution the subfoot..

hold in the Hongkong Hotel Grillhandsome and valuable presents

Troll the alahap, to Kongmoon, where manders to have those pouple expreising the fooling

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were honoured. The happy couple] wishers.

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