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CHINA OPTIMISM ON EXTRALITY.

HOPES OF SOLUTION THIS MONTH.

DR. WANG HINTS UNILATERAL ABOLITION.

CONCESSIONS NEXT.

Nanking, Apr. 4. Assurance that a satisfactory settlement of the extraterritori ality question would be reached by the end of the current month was given by Dr. C. T. Wang, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an Interview yesterday.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

CORRESPONDENCE.

An Explanation..

[To The Editor of Hongkong

Telegraph.]

PRINCE TO VISIT SPAIN.

FRIDAY,

SERIOUS CHARGE

Continued from Pape 1.). ker boy. An allegation was then mida Uy him against the defen- dant, who was frequently in the office.

The caglle said that on that day when the cover was made up for mailing to Mr. Summers, Simon was there and as he (the messenger boy) went out to post According to present plans, heit, Simon also went out and rang will disembark from the Iner for the lift. le (the messenger Arianza a Lisbon and complete boy took the opportunity to the journey to England by air. descend by the lift.

ON RETURN FROM TOUR IN SOUTH AMERICA,

London, Apr. 9. On the Prince of Wales' return Sir, There have been several journey fram his South American displeased comments on the fact tour, he will visit the King and that the Sakharolfs performance | Queen of Spain at Madrid. after one postponement has now beon cancelled altogether. What ever may be the reason for this second disappointment, the publie can scarcely be blamed for feeling somewhat indignant over this treatment, coming as it does so noon after the prolonged uncer. tainty as to the date of Toti Dat Monte's recital.

APRIL 10, 1931.'

WAFFING CAR RESTRICTION.

NEW ACTION.

To reduce the inconvenience to trafle by vehicles waiting to load or unload, or picking up or setting down passengers, the Ministry of Transport is making new regula- fons applying to certain scheduled London streets.

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These provids, that-- Between noon and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, and noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday, vehicles may not wait longer than is necessary for people to board or alight;

There shall be no loading or scheduled 'streat unloading in

When the Prince started from

As they went down together, from his England in January. Je flew to Sinion took the letter Paris in his own machine, which hand, and when they had got down was afterwards returned to the to the ground floor, he also took a De Havilland

he "Puns Any to be sold fountain pen from the enolic's | where it can be done in a neigh-

which he will

breast pocket, placed the letter bouring street; Is

Vehicles shall not stand for the use in the flight from Lisbon, against a pillar and wrote some- I wish to point out that

The more than 15 minutes where load- Hongkong Masleni Society, which now plane which he bought thing on a piece of paper. does its best to disseminate ad- before leaving home for noe in pen had run out of ink, and Simon ing or unloading must be perform

a scheduled street. vance Information with regard to South Amerien and which will get a pencil from the coolle with ed

him across the

No vehicle will be allowed to forthcoming concerts, is as much accompany

which he went on with his writing. on The Artahza. He then made a sign to the coolle wait while the driver is taking inconvenienced by these changes Atlantic na nnybody, and can only pass on British Wireless,

that he would post the letter him- refreshment, canvassing for or- such information as in received

self. The coollo went across with dera, &c. alm to the Post Office, Inter com- from impresarios and advance

ing away when he saw the defen- agents. The revised dates for the

dant entering the building. A few minutes Inter, the coolie saw Simon return to Union Building, where the entered the lift and ascended, to

He said that following the set- tlement of this question, he would tura his efforts to the retrocession of the foreign Settlements and Concessions in China so as to re- deem the promise he made to theSakharoff Dancers were not circu- people in a statement issued two

years ago.

The Negotiations.

larised by the Society, an we felt we should incur part of the blame. in the event of another cancella-

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SINO-RUSSIAN ISSUES.

RESUMED.

say,

tion: and as things have turned MOSCOW CONFERENCE NOW which floor the coolie could not A settlement with the Nether-out our decision was justified. Inda and Norwegian Ministers to. has practienlly been agreed What remains to be done la merely

in

On

Mukden. Apr. 9.

The evidence in support of the coolle's story, said Inspector

that

the

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The first scheduled includes Piccadilly-circus, Hammersmith- broadway, and parts of Brixton- road.

The restrictions named also ap- ply

to streets in the second schedule (including part of Ken- Bington

Charing High-street, Crosa-road, the Strand, and New Bond-street), except that thero will be no time limit upon vehicles loading or unloading.

Without Licences,

There are difficulties in ensur-

The only impending musicn) event to which attention can be

The third meeting of the Chi-Shannon. drawn at the moment-in this case the formal singing of the agree with a fair certainty that it will Moscow Conference for the settle in the office envelope for mailing nese and Russian delegates at the stenographer put the registered ments, Dr. Wang said.

take place, since the artist a

the Colony--in the second tent of outstanding Sino-Russian to Mr. Summers at Canton, made As a result of a series of con- versations with the British Min-piano recital by Yours Guller disputes and the Chinese Eastern some remark to the offeel that the ing a supply of application forms

Railway problem opens to-day, April

money had arrived from Shanghai to owners and operators of public Tuesday,

23nt,

This marks ther

service vehicles. Airstaffelal ister, agreement on most of the

at the Helena May meeting between

nt last, and that she would any General Moh

The Minister of Transport has, points involved has virtually been 9.20 p.m.

that Simon left the office imme therefore, decided to allow owners Institute. At the Arat recital, Teh-hul, the chief Chinese reached, there being only one or

diately after the coolie. That

of the order of the provisions tatives since the former's return from China,

When the messenger was 'ques-during the transitional period Gon, Moh will put forward new suggestions which he toned by Mr. Summers, he gave a without public service vehicle has been mithorised to do by Nan-description of the defendant, who, licences and road service licences, king.

appears, was well-known to provided that the necessary him, having visited the office plications wore lodged before frequently, being at a lease end. March 31.

two vital points still unsettled, “It which we took the responsibility |legate, and the Russian represe" was about the only corroboration, and operatora to take advantage

is, however, my belief that satis fetory results will be achieved within a short time," he continued.

Powers Altitude.

"As regards the United States Government, it appears to be her

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of organising, the nudence most enthusiastic, and it is due to the keen desire expressed by that they should have another opportunity of hearing this splendid artist, that she is giving a further performance before her departure. On this

deaire neither to reach agreement | geensinn the concert will take nhead of the other Powrs, bor to

will place at 9.20 p.m., which lag blind them. As to the Braziš- | probably suit many people better ian Government, with which un

Nor-

than

alternoon

rerital-

A. M. HOWER-SMITH,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong Musical Society.

The Prevalener of Malarla in Hongkong.

exchange of viewa' was offerted | Yours efe,, sogm tin ago, it is expected, that she will adopt the same anitude as

! EXAM the Netherlands and wegian Governments,

"Progress in the negotiations with the French Minister has been alow. Though several CORYPTSL- tions have already been held, wo detinile measures have yet been agreed to. As for the rumours that the Japanese Government had pro- posed that establishment by the Chinese Government of serial courts in the various important ports such as Tientsin, Canton, and Haririn, they are absolutely groundless, no proposals whatsa. ever having been made by the Japanese Government,

The Third Step.

Min ekort, it is my belief that though there is still some diver- gence of views regarding the question. a complete settlement will be reached by the end of the Lurrent month." Following the xettlement of the extraterritorial ty question. I will proceed with the third step, retrocession foreign Settlements and Conces xions, so as to redeem the promise I made in a statement issued two years ago.

of

Sir--11 must be a matter grave concern to everyone that to this day malaria continues to take! its toll in this very Colony which, through the brilliant researches of Manson, contributed so greatly if indirectly to the success with which, malaria has been stamped out in other parts of the world.

Why then have we not been able to eradicate this scourge in Hong- kong? The matter in one that affects us all intimately and the fact that up to now the experts have falled emboldens me, a mere layman, to put forward a simple

theory.

it has been remarked that often we find cases of malaria where building operations are in pro-

reas

This has led to the strange theory that malaria, like dust, in stirred up whenever a cutting in made in a hillside and the earth is disturbed.

My own anggestion is that it is whick workmen the matsheds erect for themselves that are the cause of our troubles. The leaves and other material of the roofs and walls of the matsheds remain

"Should the extraterritoriality question still remain unsettled by the end of the current month, then --well, though I cannot say now whether we will resort to the course of unilateral abolition, Idarap for days after every shower hope the people will wait and sec. Dr. Wang concluded-Kan Min.

ST. GEORGE'S DAY CELEBRATIONS.

LOCAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME,

of rain. May it not be that this very moisture is the means where- by mosquito larvae ure fostered? It has been found that a thick un- dergrowth near a house la monaco, and is not the moisture- retaining quality of both the un- dergrowth and the matshods Buggeative common factor?

RESIDENT.

FUTURE.

A

It is proposed to celebrate St. George's Day, Thursday, 23rd A NAVAL WAR OF THE April, in the same manner as last year, At 11 a.. the President, supported by the Committee, will deposit a wreath at the Cenotaph hoped that the brief and it is ceremony will be attended by mem

bers of the Society.

ground at the disposal of the So ciety for the concert.

The usual

CURRENCY INQUIRY COMMISSION.

Picture in To-Murrow's Supplement.

Amongst mure than twenty other pictures of topival In- terest appearing in to-morrow's issue of The Telegraph Art Supplement will be a photogra phic group, specially taken for the es, the members of Carrency Commission now in Hongkong.

There will be many sporting illustrations, including the South China and South Wales Borderers football teams which met in the final of the Shield Competition, the Royal Navy senior And junior football teams, and also pictures taken at the Queen's College and St. Paul's College sports, as well

at the recent Race Meeting Students of Quarry Bay School will be seen taking part in the annual Spring Festival. whilst pictures will also appear of the wedding of Mr. Sai Wa Liang and Miss Mary Ho.

A picture of Union Church, Kowloon, and another of tho offee-benrers, will also appear, as well as Rome Interesting Macho pictures, including one of the arrivol of the new Gov- crnor.

Other Blustrations, will Ja- clude the launching of a new ferry-bout ut Messrs. W. S. Bailey and Company's yárd, and a group of the Lycemun Beams Concert Party.

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RADIO

BROADCASTS.

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Mr. Summers' Evidence.

Mr. A. W. Summers gave evi- dence corroborating Inspector Shannon's opening statement, Ilej stated, in reply to the Magistrate, that he had mentioned the ques

the tion of the cheque within hearing of the defendant possibly three times. He bal known Simon since March 10, when Simon was introduced to him by ene af The Company's pilots. Simon made an unofficial application to join the Company as a pilot, and witness had to enquire from the Head Office. "He was in my office quile frequently, probably every other day. I treated him as friend and went out with him at night time," said witnese.

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RAILWAY LIGHTING

CONTRACT.

BIG ORDER FOR BRITISH COMPANY.

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The General Electric Co., Ltd.. Announces having been successful in securing n-ontract from the London Midland & Scottish Railway Co. for twelve months' supply

of Osram lamps of the standard and trala lighting types.

This contract will absorb many they thousands of lamps, and as are made entirely at the G. E. C. works at Hammersmith and Wem bley they will provide steady am- After evidence was given by ployment for a large other witness, including the steno-skilled workers for many months. grapher and the officer coolie, the case was adjourned natil Wednes day afternoon.

SCHNEIDER CUP SECRET.

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mystery envoloped subject.

whole

the

discover

any.

It was impossible to what startling schemes, if

number

In this respect it may be observed that a new type of train lighting lamp has recently been developed which will greatly improve the any lighting of trains without in way increasing the cost or taxing the generating system.

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were being hatched; all one can .. alias Luk Tuk-man, alias Luk It's times like these you need-

aay is that the Ministry, with its On Yip Tong, who died at Chik studiedly blank expression and non-Lang village, Sun Wui District, committal remarks, hud all the Kwangtung, on August 28, 1930, manners of a person with a no-left Hongkong estate worth $8,100. trump hand.

Probate has been granted to the

No news whatever as to machines widow, Luk Lam-shi, alias Lam or training of pilots could be Fang-kuen, who is temporarily re- vouchsafed and he was informed siding at No. 222, Wanchni Road, that anything already published Hongkong. She is the sole execui- was at the risk of the individual trix appointed in the will, and the writers and probably all inaccurate. bequests are of a family nature.

Hongkong estate which has been The mystery, therefore, remains. One thing only seems certain: that valued at $4,100 was left by Lee Buch elaborate precautions to pre-Leung, alias Lee Ho-lau, grocer, vent the cat escaping must indicate who died intestate that there is something in the bag. Lung Wan Village, Sun Wui District What it is-in terms of m.p.h Kwangtung, on November 7, 1930. The report of the Hongkong

probably no one, not even the men Letters of administration have been Experimenting 011 the Lake of granted to a son, Lee Chong, who Broadcasting Studio for the month Berre, in un yet in a position to is temporarily residing at No. 156,

Des Voeux Road West.

DETAILS OF THE MARCH TRANSMISSIONS.

of March shown that the actual hours of transmission totalled y 262.75, of which 153 were devoted

to European programmes and 100,75 to Chinese programmes, as SZECHUAN OUTLOOK

(Continued from Page 6.) they could not win the sen against the richly armour-plated battle-follows:-Morning whip.

Anti-Aircraft Batteries,

transmissions,

including Commercial News and Church Relays, European 61 hours; Chinese 14 hours; evening trans- missions, European 102 ho Chinese 65.76 hours.

Monthly Percentage:-European, 58.23; Chinese 41.77.

IMPROVES.

GENERALS TO MEET IN -CONFERENCE.

Shanghai, Apr. 9.

at Slu Tong

CHINESE BUDGET

PROBLEM.

TAXES ON SALT TO DE INCREASED.

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Shanghai, Apr. 9. The Finance Minister, Mr. T. V.

EXIT

In the afternoon the Regimental Band of the 1st Battalion South Wales Borderers, by kind permis- sion of Lieut. Col. R. F. Gross,

The "Blue" admiral won because D.S.O., and Officers, will give he commanded a invift, mobile band concert on the Hongkong machine of cruisers, destroyers, air Cricket Ground, weather permit-

and ting. The Dram and Fire Bandcraft-carriers, submarines,

at sea will beat "Retroat". The Hong-aeroplanes able to remain

The civil strife in Northern Sze-Soong, has made a statement that without refuelling.

During the month the following chunn, which at onu tine threaten as a result of the abolition of likin But the airship problem is not items wore broadcast:-Running ed to assume serious proportions, with the postponement of the en- kong Club havo Kindly placed the

and all irregular taxes, together yet solved. The now Navy dirig- commentaries 2; dance programmes has taken a brighter turn, with forcement of now excise taxes, ible, the Akron, will carry five fight-6; European studio concerte 6;

the Chinese Government will be entertainment for ing plates. These, it is hoped, will European relaya 9; Chinese studio Prospects of an early settlement.

A peace conference to be parti- deprived

annual defend 7: Chinese relays G mind the airship against Its contortai Genes, ropean cipated in by all military leaders amounting to $30,000,000.evenues An a result, the Government is further, that her great speed will children's programmes 4; Chinese has been summoned under the enable her to flee down the wind children's programmes 4.

auspices of General Liu Halang about to launch a rigid retrench- and General Liu Wan-hul. The ment scheme in the civil adminis and, like an Olympian god, tako re-

New Liconces Issued fuge in a cloud,

during former has sent out circular tale tration to balance the National. March, 48.

grams urging all milita com- Budget and to increase the tax on mandera to cease fighting immedi-salt.

The attention of ska publid is drawer In view of the phenomenal success ntely, to return to their respectivo Miss Danenberg, of 27, Jordan

Revenas Ofcor Tallon, before Mr. of the pianoforte recital by Youra to the notice issued by the Inspecter Rond was taken to the Kowloon

Soveral tools belonging to the con-territorios, and then meet at the

Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magistracy Guller this week, the Hongkong General of Folies and pühikhed Hospital yesterday after having been tractor engaged on the upper dam at peace conference. bitten by a black Japanese poodle Aberdeen were stolen from the tool Gen. Yang Sen, who was sup-this morning, charged Chu Yick-man Musical Society has arranged another dog belonging to Mr. P. D. Kayser 20m. on the 4th inst. and i a., on porting. one of the major military i with possession of Bfty tacle of raw performance" by, the visiting artist, this issue that whilo: drainsES" WOT

way station. The accused admitted stitute at 0.20 p.m. on Tuesday, April Boeite Gloucester Buikding. A of the Public Works ginsoring Society is holding its second residing at 4, Salfoo Terrace. The the 5th. The total value of the tools parties in the struggle for aupre-opium at the Kowloon-Canton Rail This will be at the Helena-May In is in progress is Pedder Birend annual ball in the Great Hall of the naimal was sent to Mataukok for was stated by Mr. Miran, engineer in maos, has signified His intention of the charge and a fine of $1,000 or six 21. Tickets are $4.40 and $3.80, and the parking space-ja7ckmod

may be obtained in advance from the publies All trans mouss taking part the conference. months imprisonment was imposed.

Becrotary of the Institute.. University on Saturday night.

Service-men is being organised by the Vice-President, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin. This will take place at the Lee Theatre, through the courtesy of the Leo Hysan Estates, Ltd., and will commence at 8.30 p.m. Members of the Society are cordially invited to attend the con- cort in their capacity da hosts, and tickets are being sent out to all members.

The Hongkong University En-

observation.

La

alore which was broken into batweun

Department;

charge of work, to be:$163.."

A round on the King's Miniature Golf Cout

Roof Garden, Kings's Theatre.

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