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PEAK TRAMWAY,

$

MEETING.

EXCHANGE CAUSES RISE

IN COSTS.

TRAFFIC INCREASE.

DEATH WRONGLY

REPORTED.

MR. WM. KOBERTSON STILL ALIVE.

NAMES CONFUSED.

Presiding at the manual meet- A mix-up of identities on thể pirt ing of the Peak Tramway Co., Ltd.,] of a friend, who commmunicated his This morning. Mr. D. E. Clarke | misunderstanding to the police, bas reported that although traße re- resulted in the death being wrongly ceipts for the past year showed a reported of Mr. Williams Rubertson, increase of over $1,788), wire ropes former Inspector of the Hongkong hudd coat considerably more, awing Polier Force, wha to the fall in exchange. this add yours ago and is now settled down ing $60,000 to maintenance and re- pairs. The prost for the Ver showed a drop of $620.04.

Chairman's Speech.

|

in Dundee, Scotland,

THE

HONGKONG

UNEASINESS IN NORTH.

"REDS" CAPTURE MANY TOWNS.-

CONSULS ANXIOUS,

(Our Own Correspondent.)

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1931.

GARAGE MECHANIC

FINED.

RODE CYCLE INSTEAD OF PUSHING IT.

BREACH OF LAW.

RADIO BROADCAST

EVENING PROGRAMME OF

RECORDED MUSIC.

Today's radio programme to bo brondenst by Z. B. W. on a length of 356 metres:

Ware

6.00-7.00 pm. Chinese Programme. 7.00-10.30 j.m. European Pro- granime of Columbin Records kindly supplied by Messrs. Anderson Music

Co. retired many

ле

Charges of driving à motor-cycle without an appropriate driver's Reence, and also without the owner's permission. were brought Fonchow, June 9. The news from p-River con- tinues to be disturbing.

a garage mechanic before against Air. Schofield at the Central Police It is re- ported that Lichiang, Kienning Court this morning, the defendant haien. Taining, and Kuangte being fined $15 on the two counts. have fallen one after the other, been on the motor-cycle, but denied The defendant admitted having it appears that the Mr. Robert-

and that the fall of Shaowy is son whose death occurred suddenly imminent. Lin Hoting, the Com- that it was under power, remark

Cheltenham, England, an Aprimander of the fifth Army Corps, in that he was merely running the 27 last, was aytunity

Mr. John Addressing

Appears to have been badly defent machine downhill. He was sent the shareholders. Robertson, husband of the former ed and to have retired hurriedly push the cycle to the garage, hat out, with another employer, to the Chairman said:----Gentlemen, Miss Dorothy Morgan and son of

upon Yomping, where he hopes to The report and statement of

the late 31. Charles Robertson

make a stand. It is said that he on coming to an incline, he mounte accounts, together with auditorul of Mrs. Adamson, of No, de will shortly he in Fourhow for at the machine and freewheeled report, having been in your hands it Roul, Loebro, and late of the

conference with the authorities down. for the past ten days, I will, with General Post Office, Dundee, The here as to how to deal with the Tuspector 6. A. Stimson informed your permission, take them ne freensed was at one time a memsituation. Meantime he has tele-hia Worship that the machine was read. The accounts for the year ber of the Hongkong Police Fore", graphed for immediate financial under power at the time. He was under review are very similar to having served for five years backing.

Provincial driving along the Shnakiwain Road Those of the previous year, the fore he was invalided leone on Ap. Treasury has voted him $40,000, and on passing the Honglamg Elce. profit being $40,780.11 as ugninah, eff 18, 1924, walling on the City of an indication of the seriousness trię Company he saw the deferatant $41.404.36. L drop of $020,91. Cairo. He was ogie of a number of of the pessition. The mony was

riding the tor-cycle and webbling Traffic receipts, you will notice, slicers wounded in a perans álfsay neroally sent on the 5th mat. from side to site. He went around show on increase of $1.797.95.) with armed robbers who were track- It is toured that Lo sing a dangerous hemd and would have but, un the other hand, wire ropese down to their deadquarters at

has changed

and hast an arcident had there is have at considerably more, No. 6, Canton Road, Youmuth, Ser-

Chenwn in his lot with the Com-¦ Vbiebeaming in the opposite dirty- wwing to the fall in schare, and penat Robertson, and he then was,

munists. If this is true, it will ] Vingr this is responsible for the increase

merived severe; ballet wound in in "Maintenance & Repairs of the atulonen, from the offer approximately $4LOBE. "Salaris) which he appears geser fri

tally Trow. red.

and wayes also show an inegevuse This is permitafod for be tenner pascapes Home for the Assistam Superintendent and say From Home say the Superintendent. Fu the entrend (year) termandes, wa

jはござい a considerabate under this ending.

Clicks

af

and

be a great cossion of strength; The Inspector unded his horn to them as he has rgent power ali) and probably frightened the defen hayalons the Raver. At the Mat! dent, who ever at time had foll

time, at hardly wounds likely, as After being raw grated with the The only thing in which be and Potice Medal for the Communist would be united bravery and resparre abrown an would is in hustility to Nankjur aj Hat deresholl, at the connal inspers otherwise one would tangine That tion of the Poles Porce in the 's old-Inshioned

jela a

and April at the tollowing year by the superstitious belief in his own Excellenes the Governor Sir He pinald Stable 1, he was Ped to be add for Farther eye and w During the rear, it was diaboli sent Home 11 Jul 24

with the

Assistant Engineer.

MAIN THEM

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eatrul of the machine. When le teeme aware of the officer behind big, he collided with the hillile.

The rhine fa Rudge Whit- Worth No. 117) had been left by the owner by the roadside and f structions were given to a sarage For the ex: tre he picked up. Two fitters were sent out by the master and

apparently the the sciat thought he would try to ride the

right to rule other men, would not ascert very well with Commmmans. Yesterday the Bestish, Ameri- lavinyan, French, and Japanese Com ojaka Samototunt up to the time of suda had com interview with Minardi farl, instead of pushing Astant Superintendent at datin

the Banising Crepresenting the it. Mr. Chubb's *i་ཝཱ་ “ན་

Whips de gr marathis wall Provincial Government and ask. His Worship imposent a fine of $5 portal with Mr. Cible into be fit for the letne of the deed for information as to the pri on the fet charge and $10 on the 1 Company at the time of the vert ved gentleman, the mans triestin,

evroud, change-over" from the old steam of Me William Rodierston will he haulage to the present electrical | delighted to now that the latter hauluge plant. This chanzosovar | is still alive and well in Dunder, ann necessitated a lot of extra and will wish for tom maz pror anxion, work ine the Empineer-in. | Happines in the 44 Contay, charge

considered

advisable to engage an Assistant

Bugturer. We wish to place

record our appreciation of Mr. Chubb'a service cincing the four

your he was with the Company, propias, subject to your s

ห

proval, to pay the same dividi al as fast year, viz., * and carry forward a slightly increased hal-

THE "POSEIDON“ DISASTER.

MEMORIAL SERVICE ON HMS. TAMAR.

Lar

"!

They were informed that fhoge was to Peasair to be alarm el, that the Communists were tes

number, and the Government irmaps had the situation well in Prattad. No matter what should

happen, the Governaient cuald promise complete Security

foreign résidents, Mi, Chen asu undertook to supply information. at frequent intervals to the Con- sular Body, as to how things were going,

Lonary wasure,

*..

OPIUM HIDDEN IN LEGGINGS.

MAN ARRESTED OUTSIDE. GOVT. HOUSE,

Arrested in Upper Albert Road, outside Government House, Thear that American citizens Chinese who appeared before Mr. have been advised to leave the Scholleld at the Central Police up-country districts, as a precauCourt this morning, on a charge of ance. The auditors have applied .\ memorial service

20 It cannot be denied that there being in lawful possession of for an increase in their fers from ratiny who leest their fives In $250 ach to Sl

uneasiness in the fight taela of prepared opium, was wach. Your HMS. Posephgn was held on board air, and some of the

is a sense of Directors have agreed to this sub-MLS. Tamar ye derday at 10 am. Chinese are sending their families in default.

fined $900 ar five months' wealthier

hard jeet to your approval.

In addition to the Comandore way to Shanghai or Formosa.

Sergeant Youe. who made the I don't think there is any other and a large minulor of naval The stories of the outrages com arrest, informed his Worship that item in the accounts that calls for follicers and ratings from all ship mitted by the Communists in the the opium was concealed in speel- special mention and I now pro-at Hongkong, the service

ally-made pockets on the inside of pose that the report and statement attended by Captain Foltman (re-calculated to allay the fears of pair of leggings which the de-

was northwest of the Province are not of accounts as presented be pass.presenting" D.F. the

Governors, the timid.

fondant was wearing at the time. e. After this has been seconded,LE. the G.O.C., attended by

His Worship:-Did he where he was taking it?.

Sergeant Youe:He said he was taking it to sell.

I shall be pleased to answer to the Captain Cameron, Colonel Savile best of my ability any questions and ulleres and other ranks re- shareholders may wish to ask presenting all militery units at

The motion was seconded by Mr. Hongkon

J. A. Tarrant, and adopted.

Business Matters.

and

Masso' Sympathy, 21.E. Sear. J. A.

Mata Oliveira, flovernor of Macao, has written to H.E the Goverum uf tongkong as follows: "It pained me

very much to learn of the

$

BEAUTIFUL MARBLE'

STATUARY.

FINE EXHIBITION NOW OPENED.

A display of art sculpture that

say

His Worship: Where did he expect to make a sale around there?

The Chairman proposal,

In reply to his Worship the de-) Mr. D. Wilson seconded, the re-

fendant said he had been taking election of Sir Robert Ho Tung,

the opium to the Tai Chung Kwok Sir Elly Radoorie, Bon. Mr. distressful evident resulting in is new to Hongkong was opened the court that the defendant

Hotel, but Sergeant Youe inform Gordon Mackie, Mr. A. B. Stewart, the logs of so many fives when to-day on the ground floor of Tai-had been proceeding towards Wan- and Mr. M. H. Tumer. to the H.M. Submarine Position was lost ping Buildings, No. 16 Queen's chai, whereas the Hotel mention Board of Hirretors, this being at Wei-hei-wri. In my own name Road Central, where two young ed was near the Empress Hotel on carried.

and on behalf of my Government Italians, Messrs. Mario Maffei and the Praya. Messrs. Lowe, Bingham

pl || wish to express my feelings of A. Pavil, have housed a line col- The defendant said he had al- Matthews, and Messrs. Linstead regret and condolences with the lection of Castellina marble. The ready been to the Hotel but, find- and Davis, were re-appointed au- British Government and with the art lover with a desire to haveing the man to whom the opium ditors, on the preposition of Mr. families of the deerased men." semething out of the ordinary will was being taken absent at the W. Morley, seconded by Mr. J. D. H.E. Sir William Prad has well catered for here as the time, he was returning Humphreys.

to Wan- replied in the following terms: exhibition includes sculpture of chai. Mr. D. E., Clark presided, and I thank you for your letter of the all classes and sizes., was supported by Mr. A. B. Ste 12th instant, expressing con- -The work is that of several well- wart (Director), and Mr. 4) 1..dolences with the British Govern-known Italian sculptors including Quie (Soerotary). Shareholderment in regard to the loss of life Professors, Rafael Consortini, present 3774 Alexars. J. D. in the rerent accident to. HLM.S. Natale and Bucci, and comprises Humphreys, W. Morley, 2. A. Tur-Poseidon. deeply appreciate a varied election of busts, animals, Vasos and

rant, and 1. Wilson,

LI CHAI-SUM- DECLINES.

WILL NOT ACCEPT APPOINTMENT.

Nanking, June 14,

your message.”

GERMAN CABINET

CRISIS.

CHANCELLOR MAKES A.

·THREAT.

Berlin. Juke 14.

pettestals.

Many modern idéus have been i embodied into the sculpture, and i

WOULD-BE SUICIDE

SENTENCED.

BANISHEE WHO BROKE INTO HOUSE.

there 15 several magnificent A man stamed Young Fuk, who examples of the latest transparent attempted to commit suicide. by designs illuminated by electric hanging himself in eel of the light.

Although many colours Mongkok Police Station on Satur have been

cen used in the collection day, was pradneed hoforo Mr. all the marble is from Castellina, Mamilton, at the Kowloon Magis- The midnight decision of the Florence, which produces tracy this morning on a charge of comparatively soft stone. While having broken into No. 962, Canton parliamentary group of the German, the majority of the work is of Rond, and of having atolen a brass Indicating his unwilllurness to People's Party to insist on the impure white stone, there are also box containing 16 cents, two jac- accept the appointment by the mediate summoning of the Reich-many figures j bardilto and kets and a pair of trousers, .on Fifth Kuomintang Plenary Plen- stag has done much to aggravate j esenlone,

June 12. ary Session of the (.E,C., making the political situation, as Chan- bin a member of the National cellor Bruening, who felt on Friday Government Council, Marshal Li morning for Hindenburg's. Enat Chai-sum told newspaper carros. | Prússia state to report to the pondents this morning that he President on the results of the) was certain that such an appoint Chequers conversations, left no ment would have no beneficial doubt as to the coarse he will take effect on the Government. He in ease the proposal for convening added that for two years he had Parliament will find a majority in served all his politicù counpxions. and at the moment had no intencommittee,

sext Tusqulay week's Reichstag! Sir. We have just had the

privilege of attending a private | tion of re-entering politics,

The Chancellor Is stated to have exhibition of the British Alto, Central

·CORRESPONDENCE.

Commended Film.

To the Editor, Hongkong

⚫ Telegraph.]

A second charge of having res turned from banishment before the expiry of his term was also pre- ferred.*

The defendant adniitted both charges and was sentenced to twelve and afx months. bard Intour respectively, the sentences to run concurrently.

KOWLOON GOLF.

and

The restoration of the political reported before his departure that "Dalaclava.” the

al status of Marshai Li and Mr. Liu in this ense he would not only Theatre. In view of the constant Han-min, both of whom have resign but would refuse any offer disappointment of the public at

Wilson and Thompson, large political and military follow- to form a new Cabinet, a statement the scarcity of good lims in Hong Mundy and fillier are the finalists ing in Kwangtung and Kwangel, Is regarded by observers :08

which is considered significant as kong, we feel it our duty to recom- in the Kowloon Golf Club Open gesture made by Marshal Chiang the decision of the poaple's Party mend this Alm for the excellence Foursomes, which will be played Kal-shek towards the

of the acting, the accuracy of off on Sunday week. is generally interpreted as aiming detail, which is due to milltary Canton leaders in the hope of finding a at reconstruction of the Cabinet assistance, and for the dignity and Russell and Buxton, while Mundy Yesterday, the former pair bent solution of the Nauking-Canton uner the Chancellorship of Brain the presentation and Her defeated Sanderson "Ullagroomióny. The Seirion wning but with a molt decided t

be closed to-morrow.

ing to the Right.

Teal-yours, etc.,

FOUR OBSERVERS.

and Stoker in the semi-final ties.

7.00 pm. Stock Quotations, 7.02-7.25 p.m. Operatie. Orchestral-Cavalleria Rusticana

(Mascagni).

The British National Opera Company's Orchestra. 127. Song-Aldn-O Patrin Min (Verdi). Song-1 Trovatore-D'Amour Suli Ali

Rosee (Verdi).

Eva Turner (Soprano). 12156. 'Cello Solo-The Meistersingers-Prize

Song (Wagner ner. Squire).

W. II. Squire, 12186. Vore! Quartet-Rigoletto-Quartette

(Fairest Daughter of the Graces) (Verdi).

Marin Gentile, Ebe Stignani, Ales. andro Granda and Carlo Galeff. LER10.

7.25-7.52 p.m. Planoforte Solo. Sonata in B Flat Minor (Chupín),

Leopold Godowsky. LX 14-LX 126. 8.00 pm. el Time and Weather Report.

1.52-8.20 p.m. Talkie Tunes and Musical Comedy,

Show of Shown-Solection,

Regal Cinema Orchestra, DX15. Bitter Sweet-1' See You Agnin. Ritter Sweet Kiss Me.

Layton and Johnston, 55×5. Lunky Girl-Where Have You Been

alt My Life

Lucky Girl-Crazy Rhythm.

Ray Starite and is Ambassadors Band, 8837. 8.20-9,03 p.m. Orchestral, The Gypsy Buron-Overture

(Stems). Bruno Walter and The Symphony Orchestra, Lanka-n. Oferon-ilverture (Weber). Willen Mengelberg and His Convert w Orchestra, 12312-12313, Sinfonie Dance in C Minor (Dvorak), Sir Henry J. Wood conducting the New Queen's Hall Orchestra. 12:03. Sumber Day Suite . In A Country Garden b. On The Edge Of The Loke c. At The Dance (Eric Contes), Now Queen's Hall Light Orchestra. 9360-9970.

Wood Nymphs (Erie Coates). Now Queen's Hall Light Orch. 9370.

9,85-9,50 p.m. Variety. Sung-Way Down Upon The Swance

River.

Song- Get Shoes.

Edna Thomas (Soprano), 3345, Hawaiian Music-Pun Roselani, Hawaiian Music-Bilo Mureh.

The Honolulu Playera. DB369. Song-The Skipper of the Mary Jane. Harald Williams (Baritone). 480. An Old-Time Sing-Song.

Descriptive Sketch with Charles Colorn in the Chair. DX21. Steel Guitar-Lady of Walkiki. Steel Guitar-Always.

Frank Ferera, 3998. Jumorous Song-Is Be the Bay

Friend. Humorous Sang-Away Down South in

Heaven.

Suphle Tucker. 5030. Song-Just Like Darby and Jonn,

Norah Blaney and the Ramblers. 4862. 9.50-10.28 p.m. A Concert. Violin Sala The Zephyr (ubbay). Violin Solo-Valse Bluette (Drige).

Efrem Zimbalist: 314. Sung-A Summer Night (Goring

Thomas). Song-My Dearest Heart, (Sullivan).

Doris Vane (Soprano). DX71. Piano Solo-Romance in E Fint

(Rubinstein).

Pin Solo Hark Hark The Lark

(Schubert).

Jenna Friedman. D1836, Song-Water Boy (Robinson). Seng-Gwine Away (Robinson).

Harold Williams (Baritone). 1.458. Cello Solo-Abenloied (Schumann). 'Cello Solo-Air (arr. on "Air on 4th

String").

10.28 p.. Now,

10.30 .#. Should any

W. H. Squire LX23. Rugly Mid-day Press

Close Down.

additional items be- come available for broadleasting they will, when possible. be included be tween 7.30 and 8.00 p.m. on the broadcast programme.

HARBOUR THIEF SENTENCED.

CAUGHT WEEK AFTER

ROBBERY.

A Chinose was charged before Mr. Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, with the theft of a wallet containing $960 from a Chinese passenger, Chíu Yuk, who had arrived in the Colony from Shanghai.

The incident occurred on Sunday week. On arrival of a steamer from Shanghai, the complainant made a report to the polleg that his wallet had been removed from his pocket. He gave a description of the defendant, who was arrested a week Inter. The defendunt, had with $218, jum

of which $118, he anid. belonged to the complainant. The defendant was described un professional harbour thief, and und four previous convictions against him.

a

Mr. Hamilton imposed sentence of six months' hard labour, and made an order that the $218 be handed back to the complainant. If the complainant could not be found within three months, an application In the Court for a further order should be made.

· Mr. Hamilton, addressing Sub- Tag actor Eiston congratulated him on the capture, saying "It was an excellent price of work.

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