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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1930.

OBITUARY.

DEATH OF THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND.

London, Aug. 2 The death is announced of the Duke of Northumberland-Reuter,

The Duke of Northumberland was taken seriously ill following an operation. For some time it was hoped to save his life by blood transfusion but the procedure had to be abandoned. after many tosta owing to the inability to find volunteers with blood compatiblo with that of the patient. The eldest son of, the Duke, Earl Porey, was one of the first to volunteer.

Alan Ind Percy, Sth Duke, of Northumberland, was born in April 1890, the fourth son of the 7th Duke and Lady Edith Campbell, daughter of the Duke of Argyll. After leaving Etou, he joined the Grenadier Guarda, serving in the South Afri- can war and also in the Sudan in 1908. On the death of his only surviving brother, in December 1909, he succeeded to the courtesy title of Earl Percy. Next year he married Lady Helen Gordon-Len- nox, the Duke of Richmond's youngest daughter. During the world-war he sorved with his old regiment and later on the staff at the War Office. In 1918 he succeed, ed to the Dukedom.

He was a good sportsman and a good landlord. Much of his wealth was derived from mining royalties

LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

LOCAL SOCIETY OUTLINES ITS AIMS AND OBJECTS.

An earnest plea for his con- gregation to join the League of Nations was a feature of Rov. John Foster's sermon at the Union Church, Kennedy Road, yesterday and pamphlets explaining League and its objects were distributed,

the

NEW BISHOP.

HONGKONG TRADE.

CONSECRATION CEREMONY AT POKFULAM.

GOOD BUSINESS IN PIECE GOODS.

The ceremony of the consecra- The following raport has been of Monseigneur Paulin supplied by importers to the tion Albouy, Bishop of Clayessus, Hongkong General Chamber of Vicar Apostolic of Nanning, took | Commerce: place yesterday, Sunday, in the private chapel of the French Missions at Pokfulam.

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„REMEDY`

YOU

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THROAT, CHEST, A LUNCE

Well, come and

select a MORRISON

Cotton piece goods and fancy cotton goods. Since last report- ing, further appreciable business The Bishop-alect WOA con has been arranged embracing The League of Nations, says the secrated by Mgr. G. Deswazieros. most styles of Light Cotton pamphlet, is an organisation at Bishop of Maximiana and superior Fancies for Spring Trade, the rise present of 51 natious whose aim is of the French Missions at Pok-in exchange, coupled with easier

promote international to

co- fulam,

from Lanenshire, have assisted by Mgr. II. prices operation and to achieve peace Valtorta, Vicar Apostolic af Ing assisted many outstanding and security throughout the world Hongkong: Mgr. J. E. Walsh. items to the books. Booking in YOU NEED A PIANO? by reducing armaments, maintain- Vicar Apostolic of Kongmoon; Mgr. clude a considerable quantity of ing justice, and settling interna-. Dumond, Vicar Apostolle of the best established Shadow Strip- tional affairs by conference in- Kantchow; and Mgr. I. Canazel, ed Poplins, selling in this market.

Bishop elect of Shiuchow.

It is generally conceded that re- stead of conflict.

The Leaguo seeks not merely

Mgr. Albouy, the new Bishop cently concluded market commit-

appro to prevent imminent wars but to

of Nanning, was born at Carçenac.ments for Spring Trade remove the cause of wars by Peyrales, France, on June 9th,ximate 5,000/6,000 cases, and that, bringing together the people of 1880, and arrived in China in apart from various sorting up the world in friendly co-operation 1903. He has never returned to lines, Dealers bulk requirements. for the good of all. Thus the France since his arrival in China, have now been filled. nations in the League bind and during his sojourn has themselves to regard the backward occupied various posts in Wu- and less developed races as a

chow, Nanning, Wuming and sacred trust for civilisation, as

Kwpiping. The cathedral built well as to serve mankind by cnby him at Nanning, was destroyed deavouring to secura fair and

a fortnight age by bombs as re-sible to determine. humane conditions of

ported in these columns. It was Cotton values again shew all countries, control traffic in during his stay at Kweiping that cline since last advice and following

'and In and children women

He received the news of his are figures quoted on 21et instant harmful drugs, and to take steps for the international prevention elevation to the episcopate. The Mid. Am, "Spot" 6.49d. Ex. Shakel:

province of Kwanga which Is 10.70d. of disease.

now confided to his caro com- Another report states: En- prises about 12,000,000 inhabit-quiry for Shadow Striped Poplins, ants with 6,000 Catholics.

Coloured Striped Poplins and Striped Shirtings has continued and substantial orders are ported to have been settled Blenched Striped and Shadow Striped Poplins. A large amount of business in cotton Fancies has been settled this month, but or

labour in

and he was a prominent figure dur The League of Nations society ing the sessions of the Sankey Conlin Hongkong is 1 voluntary Commission where he vigorously organisation whose aim is to denounced tre claims of the men. educate and make effective public During the coal strike he had a oninion in the Colony concerning violent controversy with a clergy: the League of Nations. A re man who attacked the levying efnresentative Pre-Organisation royalties by descendants of Nor-Committen has already been form- man freebooters" His characterised and steps are being taken to tic reply was that, if ther wor

hold a public meeting in the freebooters, they had endowed the Autumn for the formal Inaugura- church and that the clergy were tion of the Society. therefore receivers of stolen goods, Politically the Duke belonged to the extreme Right wing of the Com

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supreme

At his special request, the ceremony was private in character confined only to his colleagues. He carries with him the best wishes of his numerous friends for a long and fruitful episcopacy. Test wishes are also extended to his mother who, at the age of 75 to-day, shares in France the honour of her devoted son,

T.T. RACE. ·

In the Staples section there are unconfirmed rumours of sales of certalá old established Chops of White Shirtings, whether from "stock" or "to arrive" it is impos-

de-

re-

an

ders have been concentrated on certain standard lines. Manches- ter prices are easier on account

of the break in cotton quotations IN in exchange, bring business near-

ENGLISH DRIVERS CRASH IN THRILLING CONTEST.

Objects of the Society. The Society's objects, says the servatives. the No-called Die pamphlet, are to secure the whole-ITALIAN SUCCESSES Hards." He was a champion if

hearted acceptance of the League privilege and of lost vanses and of Nations ma the guardian of man who could see only one pessible international right. the organ of answer to any question. His letters international. co-operation, the to the press have been described by final arbiter in international

the differences, and a. Conservative critic as the kind the wise often write, but only the instrument for removing injustices unwise ever send off" nel which may threaten, the peace of "abounding in the cliches of inves the worlit.To foster mutual tive" Thus he was fond of declaring understanding,

and that those who differ from him were habits of co-operation and fair "enemy agents in the pay of dealing between peoples of Russia Hi netivities included different countries, and to ad- the writing of articles for the press vocate the full development of the and he was chairman of the com- League of Nations so as to bring pany which owns the Morning Post about such a world organisation Very fond of reading, he specialis-as will guarantee the freedom of ed in history and novels of past gencyntions.]

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nations, act as trustees and guardian of backward races and undeveloped territories, maintain international order. and finally liberate mankind from war and

GOVERNMENT HOUSE, the effects of war.

Tuesday, August 19th. The Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood left Mountain Lodge and Mr. S. Jenyns arrived. Lady Peel gave a small tennis party.

London, Aug. 23. Italian competitors scored an outstanding victory in the Inter- national Tourist Trophy motor race over a difficult test of 400 milos circuit at Ulster.

Nuvolari finished first, followed by Campari and Varzi, all driving Alfa Romeos. The Englishmen Paul (Alvis) and Poppe (Austin 7) were placed fourth and fifth respectively. ·

The Official speeds recorded by the leaders were: Nuvolari, 70.88 | miles per hour: Campari, 70.82. Varzi 70,31 and Paul 69.61 m.p.h. Membership is open to all na- tionalities in the Colony and the

Kaye Don Injured. Pre-Organisation Committee sug- The Italiana led practically gests the following terms of mem-throughout in a field of thirty-six bership:-

startera. Half an hour after the start, Captain Waite, driving an Austin Seven, skidded and toppled over the bank, and was taken to the first-aid station in an uncon- sclous condition. wards, Kaye. Don overturned in. his Alfa Romeo, the machine catching fire. The famous driver. suffered a broken rib, but his mechanic was uninjured.

Full Members, subscribing $10 yearly, entitled to receive Head way, the journal of the League of Nations Union In Great Britain, and other literature issued by this Union.

Wednesday, August 20th-Lady Peel gave a small tennis party.

Thursday, August 21st.-His Ex- cellenv presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, Mr. Associate Members, subscribing Hornell dined at Mountain Lodge. not less than $3.00, entitled to

Friday, August, 22nd.-His Ex-receive Headway.

The secretary's address is 15 cellency presided at a meeting of the University, Council. The Hon. Babington Path, Hongkong." Mr. and Miss Mackie dined at

Mountain Lodge.

TREATY.

His Excellency and Lady Peel THE LONDON NAVAL with their party attended a dance given by The Hon. Mr, and Mrs. H. T. Creasy at their house.

Saturday, August 23rd.--Mr. S. Jenyns left Mountain Lodge.

GEN. HERTZOG'S VISIT.

WEEK-END GUEST OF PRIME MINISTER.

JAPANESE MINISTERS GIVE

EXPLANATION,

Tokyo, Aug, 23.

A two-hours session of the Privy Council's examination com- mittee heard Mr. Hamaguchi, Baron Shidehara, and Admiral London Takarabe explain the Naval Treaty.

Although the proceedings have. London, Aug, 23. General Hertzog, the Premier of stood that the committee men not been published, it is under- the Union of South Africa, arrived received the explanations of the at Elgin this morning on a week-three Ministers quietly, and naked end visit to the Prime Minister, only a few questions. The anti- Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, at Lossie-cipated hostility failed to develop mouth. British Wireless.

actively-Reuter.

Shortly after-

and coupled with the improvement

er. Clearances have been fair for the time of the year and there, has been some betterment in the offtake of Staples.

has been

Woollens.-There sume enquiry for light-weight Serges and Union Gaberdines and a small amount of business has been done. Business is reported to have been settled in Scarlet Blankets and further orders are pending. Offers have been re- ceived

on Hosiery Yarns for prompt shipment but the disparity in prices prevents business, deaf- ere, not being willing to pay the difference in exchange.

down. Local!

Metals. Prices market weak.

Flour Stock: American 180,- 000 bags, Canadian 60,000 bags, Australian 10,000 bags, Market: Strong

SOCIALIST MEETING

DISPERSED.

THREE KILLED IN CRASH IN SILESIA.

Berlin, Aug. 23.'-- Three persons were killed and six injured at a meeting of the National Socialists at Bunzlau, At the twenty-third lap, the Silesia. The Police, in trying to British "hope," Captain Birken, disperse the mob, turned on a fire whose Bentley at the time was hose, but the crowd attacked and running alxth, had the misfortune injured a policeman with a stone. to lose his nearside front wheel. The Police then opened fire- The car skidded thirty yards and Reuter. crashed into a stone wall. Both Capt. Birken and his mechanic had miraculous escapes from injury.-- Reuter,

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·GENERAL PIŁSUDSKI MAY FORM GOVERNMENT.

CHINA AND NAVAL DISARMAMENT,

SENDING DELEGATE TO GENEVA.

Nanking, Aug. 24.

It is learned that the National Government has accepted the League of Nations Invitation to Warsaw, Aug. 24. send a delegate to the Naval Die- The Cabinet has resigned, the armament Conference scheduled Premier, M. Slawek, declaring that for Geneva in October. he is unable to carry on. The The Navy Ministry has President has asked Pilsudski to mended Admiral Tang Yi-ting as form a Government-Reuter. China's delegato. Reuter.

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