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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

KING'S BIRTHDAY REPARATION PLAN THIS MORNING'S

AT CANTON

ANGLO-CHINESE AMITY EMPHASISED,

SPEECHES BY CONSUL AND GEN. CHAN MING-SHU.

COMPROMISE.

GERMANY'S NEW OFFER TO BELGIUM

TRAFFIC CASES.

∙17TH CONVICTION WITHIN 15 MONTHS.

THE MARKS QUESTION. DRIVERS IN TROUBLE.

Paris, June 3.

It is understood that Dr. Selincht tus addressed a letter to Mr. Owen D. Young. the American chairman of the Reparations Con- TRADE DEVELOPMENT. Government is ready forthwith to ference, stating that the German

commence, negotiations with thy Belgian Government on the marks The German delegate makes it clear that the German Govern ment is ready to agree that the negotiations with Belgium should be coneladed before the new re- parations plan is put into force.

Shamech, June 3. Anglo-Chinese amity was stress-question. ed in the course of speeches made to-day on the occasion of the "A Home" held by H.B.M. Consul General in honour of the

King's birthday.

There was a large and repre- sentative gathering, and amongst the Chinese officials present was H.E. General. Chan Ming-shu, Civil Governor of Kwangtung, who assured his hearers, in the course of a speech, that the Provincial Administration would continue to maintain happy relations with Britain and would promote every means for a development of trade And industry between the Pro- vince and friendly nations:

All the foreign gunboals in port dressed ship in honour of the day, whilst the Banks and most of the

offices were closed.

This in noteworthy as the Bel gians have hitherto demanded a settlement of the marks question (which involved German inden

ity for the marks left in Belgium after the war) before they sign

"What do you do when you are

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1929.

“ANJOU” MORTGAGE “CONTACTS” ON THE

FERRY.

ACTION.

JUDGMENT FOR BIG SUM AT SUPREME COURT,

SOME AMUSING REPLIES TO "MISOGAMIST.”

SHOULD BE PLEASED.

VESSEL TO BE SOLD. A mortgage executed In respect net driving a motor car asked of the 3.8. Anjou was recalled in day's Issue suggesting that there "Missgamist's" letter in yeater- Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Central the Supreme Court this morning should be a separate section on Magistracy this morning of the before the Chief Justice (Sir driver of a motor car summoned for Henry Golian) when an action was the Kowloon ferry-boats for "Men Street. causing an obstruction at Ramsay brought by Mr. Woo Hay Tour, Only," because of his objection to No. 15, Kennedy Road, against the ship.

sitting in close proximity to Inspector Nichols informed lids Mr. Woo Hay Tong alleged in "perfumed young Worship that the defendant had his affidavit that on December 31, little more than bathing dresses," women clad in no less than 16 convictions against 1928, the ship was mortgaged to him and he had only taken out him by the owner, Mr. Tam Pik-bas called forth some humorous licence 15 months ago. Warning shan, No. 56, Des Voeux Road replies. They are given below: defendant that this licence would Central, as security for a loan of be taken away if he was found be$35,000, interest to be at the rate fore the Court again, his Worship of $20 per mille per calendar imposed a fine of $5,

month.

"Plenannt "Contacts."

Sir, la regrettable to hear

"The defendant took out his According to the plaintiff's case, that. your correspondent, "Miso- licence in February, 1927, and has the money had not been repaid, so ramist," yearns for a separato

clear record," Inspector Nicholso asked for possession of the informed his Worship in another ship, and for an order for valun- compartment for men on the Star case in which the driver oftion and sale of the ship. In addt- Ferry bouts merely because he the Report drawn up by the Commotor car was summoned for keeption, plaintiff claimed the sum of finds himself frequently in too

ittee of Experts, whereas the ing to the wrong side of the road. $13,028.29, being money he had Germans now suggest a settlement fa dismissing the defendant with paid or was going to pay to other close Juxtaposition to alluring after the signature but before the

a caution, his Worship reminded people who had claims against the young women, clothed in diaphan- new plan comes into operation.

him to always keep to the left sidef vessel. of the road.

If the Belgians agree to this Conference new suggestion, the can come to a speedy and anani- mous conclusion in a few days

Renter

for his impressionable senses.

I wish I knew the ferry, ho takos,

ous garmente, who are too much Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., instructed by Mr. H. K. Woo, of In answer to his Worship, a man Messra. Woo and Nash, was for who appeared on behalf of the the plaintiff while the defendant since I am also a regular "com- driver of a motor car summoned was neither present nor legally for three offences, said he was represented. The case was heard muter" who is often sandwiched in Divine Service wis celebrated at

given $25 to pay the fines. The cz-parte. Christ Church, at 10 am, most of Mrs. Douglas Jenkins; Mr. Yano, three charges were (1) for not dis-

too tightly for warm weather, but His Lordship gave judgment for the British community and detach- Consul-General for Japan; Senhor playing his badge, (2) for parking the plaintiff for the principal and is seldom, if ever, aclaced for this ments from H.M. West River Joaquim do Barros Ferriera da in an unauthorised place and (3) interest to the issue of the writ, lack of air space by such consoling Patrol and the Shameca Municipal Silva, Consul-General for Portugal, for gunning away from the police. $39,036.66, and judgment for in- restrictions. Pollee being present.

and Madame Forreira da Silva; Ilia Worship imposed a fine ofterest to date of judgment and At 10.30 am. there was a parade Monsieur Bynard, Consul for $2 on the first offence, 35 on the costs. of H.M. Naval forces and the France; Mr. Sakowsky, Acting second and $15 on the third. His Lordship also gave judy.cause for complaint; on the con- Shameen Municipal Police on the Consul-General for Germany; Mr. "And," said Mr. Hamilton to the ment for the plaintif for trary, he should be duly grateful Shameen Football ground, Mr. McKenna, Consul for the United man who represented the defen $13,025.89 and granted an order to the Company for the G. S. Mons, M.B.E., H.BM, Consul-States of America; Mr. U. Spalin- dant, "don't forget to give him for appraisement and sale of the pleasant "contacts" with, which General, taking the salute at the ger, Consul for Switzerland, and back the rifingel"

it provides him. Unfortunately, base.

as his nom de plume conveya (for who but an ill-balanced Individual Is a misogamist?) he is one of those sub-normal souls who desire con- stant protection from every form of temptation.Yours, etc.,

Consul's' “At Home."

At 11

a.m.

ship, liberty being given to apply,

THE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE.

:

Mrs. Spalinger; Mr. J. J. Wierink,

The Liver of a public vehicle. Consul for Holland, and Mrs.was summoned for having defer- H.B.M. Consul-Wierink; Mr. R.. K. Batchelor, tive brakes on his ear. Inspector General was "At Home to all the Chairman of the Shaneen Munici Nichols said defendant obtained members of the British community Pal Council and Consul for Nor- his licence in October, 1926, and and his foreign friends and their Way, and Mrs. Batchelor; Mr. W. was found to have a defective R. Farmer Vice-Chairman of the drake on the day of the Races. Shameen Municipal Council; Mon- Defendant was ordered to stop at Mr. G. S. Moys, M.B.E., in ↓ short speech proposing the toaster P. de Francqueville, Vice-a place where he could not pull up March, last, for the shorthand of "The King," said how much it Consul for France; Mr. Hinke, before he had gone a certain dis- Vice-Consul for the United States tance, and although defendant

ladies.

:

Defendant was Aned $10.

At

EXAMINATION RESULTS.

xamination held in

certificates. of the Pilman

Π

Your correspondent has по

AENEAS.

Truly Terrible.

Sir, I write in haste to lay my obtained, only two candidates poor opinion beside "Miso- The classes were taught by Miss Mailing to obtain certificate.gamist's."

We mon must hang together. It [Bascombe; B.A.

certainly in unfair to men like Speed Certificale.-120 words a "Misogamist" to be made to enduro wirite, Charles Pau; 100 worden lady's knee' touching his for seven minute, Charles Pau; 80 words minutes. Terrible; yes, sir, ter- minule, Tulle Barretto, Carolina | rible! Maher, Charles Pau, Irene Sprad- bury and Phyllis Woolley; 70 selves into a solid body to meet

Whilo we are organising our words a minute, Irene Spradbury this new onslaught on our liberty, 66 words a minute, Carmen Xavier. Theory Certifiente. Tulle Bur-

meant to all his British subject of Amerien; Monsieur A. C. D. was stepping on the brakes, the Institute successes as below were the whole world over to know of Braud, Commissioner of Customs; car did not slow down. At that his restoration to health.

Later, Mr. Moss thanked H.E. Monsieur L. Henry, Commissioner time it was proceeding at about General Chan Ming-shu for being R. D. Wlcott Commissioner of the

of Posts and Madame Henry; Mr. 20 miles an hour. present, saying:—"Ladies - and

Salt Gabelle and Mrs. Walcott; Gentlemen, I feel sure it will be a

Major Oliveeroni, Engineer-in- source of particular gratification to all the subjects of His Majesty of Kwangtung, and Madame Olive- Chief to the Board of Conservancy their friends here to-day, we have been honoured by Conimander and Ofleera of H.M. croma: Capt. R. N. Bjuke; the the presence of His Excellency West River Patrol; the Officers of General Chan Ming-shu, the Chair the U.S.S. Guam; the Commander man of the Provincial Govern- ment. Your Excellency, I take an Officers of the Flotille du Si-

and

that

Kiang: the Commander. and

H.B.M. Consul-General.

“RIVAL WIVES.”

NEW SERIAL STARTING

form.

TO-DAY.

RAIN LATER.

Carolina

this opportunity to express to you Officers of the Japanese Gunboat as a fiction writer who can ining Britto, Joseph Chan,

Our readers know Anne Austin retto, Anthony M. Braga, Aldo the sincere wishes of all foreigners "U" and of Destroyer No. 26: romance and unusual adventure in Maher, Leonel D. da Silva, S. Y. here today that you will enjoy Lieutenant Laurin, Commander le to the lives of true-to-life charac-Sung, Carmen Xavier, Taufik All, much personal happiness and Detachment de Canton de l'Infanters. Her last, serial, The Blacks Castro, Chow Hung Pek, robust, health. I also have the terie Coloniale; and many other Pigeon," which has just ended in Emily Fox, Butt E. Siu and He honour to express our hopes that Chinese and foreign friends of now scoring a decided hit in book I Yin. your administration will see the consolidation of true unification in } the Government of China and at the Canton Club given by the serial, which

At noon, there was a reception "Rival Wives," Miss Auktin's new great extension in the prosperity British community, at which all is decidedly different in type than commences to-day, of the Province, its trade and their foreign friends were present. "The Black Pigeon," but it con-that pressure is highest in

The Royal Observatory reports dustry, coupled with a progressive Mr. M. A. Annett, Chairman of the tinutes its author's reputation for vicinity of the Bouins. A typhoon the development of friendly and

Canton Club, made a short spcoch absorbing realism. Circumstances developed yesterday to the west of mutually profitable international

which face the characters in "Rival North Luzon. At 6 o'clock this relations. Ladica and Gentlenen, Proposing the toast "The King."

This afternoon there Was

When you learn the problems that miles south-cast of Pratas, moving Wives" are thrilling and unusual, morning It was situated about 120.

Iris, his wife, you will want to read noon to-morrow is-N, to W.. the solution. It is this quality in winds, moderate, freshening con- Miss Austin's writing that produces siderably: fine at first, cloudy a compelling element of suspense, with rain later.

I ask you to drink la llis Excel-children's party on board H.M.S. lency General Chan Ming-shu, the Tarantula and H.M.S. Scamew; to-face Nan Carroll, John Morgan, and N. or N.N.W. The forecast till National Government of China and night there will be a variety enter the Province of Kwangtung.

tainment in the Canton Club Theatre-Our Own Correspondent. THE KING'S BIRTHDAY,

Felleitations From the Governor of Macan.

General Chan's Reply. His Excellency General Chan Ming-shu, replied as follows: Mr. Consul-General, Ladies and Gentle- men,I feel greatly honoured. in being present on this auspicious occasion to-day for the celebration

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In connexion with the King's of the birthday of His Brittanie birthday the following message: Majesty, King George. I fully have passed between the Governora share the joy of the British people of Hongkong and Macao: in the thought that on this happy From the neling Governor of event als Majesty has recovered Macao to the Governor of Hong- from his long illness; and on be-kong:-" greet your Excellency half of the people of the Kwang-in my name and this Colony's on tung Province, I wish His Majesty the occasion of your King's birth- many years of good health and day, expressing best wishes for happiness, I wish to thank you, His Majesty's health and that of Mr. Consul-General, and ladies and the Royal Family, as well as for gentlemen, for drinking to my the prosperity of the British health and to the prosperity of the nation." (Signed) Governador Nationalist Government of China Enterino. and of the Province of Kwangtung. From the Governor of Hong-

I wish to assure you; Mr. Consul-keng to the acting Governor of General, that my Administration: Macao:

will always continue to malutain "I have the honour to thank the very happy. relations now your Excellency very sincerely for existing between our respective your telegram, which I received ¡Governments, and to promote every yesterday evening, conveying means for the development of greetings in your own name and trade, and industry between this that of the Colony of Macao on province and friendly nations. the occasion of the birthday of Ladies and gentlemen, I thank His Majesty the King, together you once more for your cordial with your best wishes for His reception,"

Majesty's health and that of the Those present included II.E Royal Family, as well as for the General Chan Mingabu, Civil prospority of the British nation. Governor of Kwangtung Mr. C. Y. "I am touched by Your Excel- Leung, Acting Commisiner, for lency's message and in my own Foreign Affairs; General Aulname and that of the Colony of Young-kuf, Chief of Police; Mr. Hongkong I thank you very nin- Chu Chan-yen, Minister Plenipo-corely.

teniary of the Nationalist Govern- "I avall myself, also, of this ment of China to Norway and opportunity to convey to you the Sweeden, and High Diplomatic cordial salutation of Hongkong to. Councillor of the Provincial Gov-Its sister Colony of Macao and our ernment of Kwangtung: Mr. Doug-best wishes for the prosperity of lae Jenkins, Consul-General for the Portuguese Ropublic." (Sign- the United States of Amerka andled) C. Clementi, Governor of Doyen of the Consular Body and Hongkong.

SIDE

EAT

ARS

FOR

AKE

LE MARCE

BEAUTY SHOPPE

"He's got the Idea that just because a sign ain't spelled

right it ain't any good.".

I wonder if "Misogamist" will take some advice:

Read your paper, man, or, if you have not got une, watch the pretty ships go by.

J

Enclosing my card.-Your, etc.,

NOT SO BAD.

KING'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

HOW HIS MAJESTY SPENT THE DAY.

LOYAL MESSAGES.

London, June 3. Flags have to-day been flown. over all Government offices and hundreds of other buildings in honour of the King's 4th birth- day.

A Royal Salute, of 21 guns was fired in the Long Walk at Windsor, not more than 200 yards from the King'a room, by the King's bombardier, who has performed this duty for the past 28 years.

The King spent a quiet day with his family Hundreds of tele- grams containing greetings were received at the Castle all day long.

T.R.H. the Duke of Connaught, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of York and Viscount Lascelles were present at the Trooping of the Colours at the Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall in the morn-) ing.

The King, whose condition to- day is reported quite satisfactory has sent the following telegram to the Lord Mayor of London, In respones to birthday greetings which Sir Kynastop Studd, on be- half of the citizens of London, addressed to him: "Gratefully remembering, as I do, the affec- tlonate sympathy evidenced by citizens of London during my long illness, their greetings, which I have received through you, my Lord-Mayor, are more than ever welcome on the anniversary of my birthday. Please express, to them my grateful appreciation of their renewed assurance of loyalty and devotion to me and my family."

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