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BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY.

SAFEGUARDING OUR

INTERESTS.

CORDIAL TO OTHERS

MACAO RACES.

THE FIRST MEETING TO-MORROW.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1931.

TOBACCO TAX WARNING.

(Continued from Pago 1.)

were hard at work in their depar- ments attending both to routine business and to special problems in connexion with the Govern- ment's economy and Anancial pro- pogala which are being put into

M.C.L. SWIMMING GALA.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR TUESDAY:

Members and their friends who have not been able to obtain tickets. In advance for the M.C.L. takos

Swimming Gala, which pince at Repulse Bay on Tuesday September 8, will be able to

the inaugural meeting of the legislative shape for presentation them on the day of the

to Parliament next week.

[By "Ringtail."). With the course in fine shape and an interesting programme of Haven events down for decision, Macno Jockey Club should supply with excellent sport

Many of the 31 junior ministers turfiles

whose appointment was announced to-morrow.

There in no outstanding event late last night took up their duties on the card, but the opening item this morning.

Prime Minister's Work. and the Inaugural Stakes should prove very exciting races, as the The Prime Minister, Mr. Ram- known form of the ponies compet-any MacDonald, has gone to Che- to visit Geneva while the Asing is somewhere about equal.quers for the week-end, He has Piceal may find Roostan his taken with him a great deal of the sembly is sitting.

The forthcoming tonnd Table most dangerous rival in the work which has accumulated dur-

Stakes, while. Conference, of which he is a mem-Inaugural

London, Sept. 4. The Foreign Secretary, Lord Reading, who was prevented by pressure of urgent Cabinet work from heading the British de- legation to the present League meetings, is anxious if possible

E RADIO BROADCAST

THE FULL PROGRAMMES FOR THE WEEK-END.

To-day's radio programme to be broadenst by Z. B. W. on a wave length of 356 metres:

4.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese Programme,

7.00-11.30 p.m. European Pro.

at No. 11 hut of the beach. The first race will start punc-gramme of Victor Records kindly sup tually at 3 p.m., and competitors for the first and second should be at Repulse Bay Inter than 2.45 p.m.

racea not

piled by Messrs. Teang Fook Plano Cp.

7.00 p.m.

Mail Notice, etc.

7.07.28 p.in. Band Beloetions. The High School Cadets (Soura), Semper Fidella (Sousa),

Victor Band. 56848. Masked Ball-Selection (Verdi arr.

Creatore's Band. 36000, (Local Time and Wen-

Creatore) Buding a busy week with almost con-

ber, and his Parliamentary duties Leaves will have to shift himself

In the curtain-raiser to be success make definite plans Impossible, hat

In this short sprint. My he has in mind the desirability ful of continuing the policy by which aelertions are: succcasive British Government have been represented at Geneva by the Secretary for Foreign Affaire, and he desires personally to make the journey in order to meet the Ministers and delegates from other nations,

It is understood that owing to specific and urgent questions of an internal nature with which the present Government has had

to

deal, no detailed examination of. foreign questions has so far been possible. Broadly stated, how- ever, the policy of the Government regarding all outstanding ques tions of foreign affairs is, while safeguarding fundamental British interests, to give full and sym mathetic consideration to the views expressed by other countries.

Co-operation Essential.

It is recognised that in forelgu financial affaire economic and

problems largely dominate the present outlook. Hepressed dustrica with low prices and their attendant comarquences.

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which 80 many countries suffering. need international co- are to be operation if they

British remedled, and the new Government will use its influence wherever possible to effect under- standing between nations on these and other problems.

and will

The hope is entertained in Lon don that the forthcoming visit of the French Prime Minister Foreign Minister to Berlin pave the way to a settlement of questions which have Inomed large in Europe.--Reuter Wireless,

CORRESPONDENCE.

Sincere Co. Offer.

[To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.]

Sir, I shall be much obliged if rotest you will publish my

of the Purchase

in your

against the withdrawal Sincere Co.'s "Free Scheme" us advertised paper of the 4th inst. Before the plan was launched by the firm its management should have fully considered the possibility of carry- Ing it through and now that it! has been abruptly cancelled. I am certain mast

most people cannot but feel that they have been induced to make extra purchases at the

C1 hope of being lucky

to have all their money refunded to them.

It was this thought that drew Auch large crowds to Sincere's the past ten days. A len cent. dis

K count. which now substituted for the "Free Purchase Schme." would have, comparatively spenk- ing, received little attention.

trust that the Company will re- consider its decision. Yours, etc..

JOHN S. I. WAAN.

An Explanation.

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Sir. Concerning my case yea- terday, at the Supreme Court, you missed the main point- re- fused to take the cont, because the Indian tailor refused to make alterations.

The question of fines, however strange it may appear, was of ge- cond importance in relating the facts, Yours, etc.,

M. GAUTHIER,

TENDERS ACCEPTED.

LATEST LIST ISSUED BY GOVERNMENT.

The Government has accepted

the following tenders:

Un Long Nullah and Improve- ments-Mesare. Hop Hing and

Son.

Ropairs to S/L Polico No. 4 Messra, Kwong Hip Lung Co., Ltd. Refuso Barge for the Sanitary Department-Messrs. W. S. Bailou

and Co., Ltd.

Wooden Refuse Junk for the Department.Messrs. Cheung Hing Latrine at U Hing Lane Mosera, Man Gang.

Purcha o of old · type, Prison Department-Messrs. Shing Kee Hop.

Market at Praya, East Roclema- tion. Messrs. Tam Construction

·Co.

1st Race

Red Leaves,

J

Fox Trol

Boston.

2nd Roce.

Bay of Bellingham 11. Arctic Eye. Movanagher.

3rd Race.

Rooslan. Plecati!lf. Young Pretender.

4th Race.

Wise Stag Mongolian Stag. Cream Cracker.

5th Race.

Empress Hall. Groombridge. Sonny Boy.

6th Race.

Mindoro. Mongolian Stag. As You Like It.

7th Race.

Thunderous Stag. Celerity.

Ploughman.

SHARE PRICES.

TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.

The following is the list of local share quotations issued to-day:

Banks.

Hongkong Bank, $2,035 n. Chartered Bank, £11.15 Mercantile A and B., £19 n. East Asia $134 b.

Insurances. Cunton Ins., $1,550 n. Union Ins., $557% b. China Underwriters $6.20 s. Chinn Fires,,$800 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $1,170 n.

...Shipping. Douglas, $24 m. HK. Steamboats, $28 b. Indo-Chinas, (Def.) 330 u Union Waterboats, $28% L.

Mining. Benguet $11.25 b. Kailane, 27/6 n. S'hai. Explorations, Tis. 1.65 b. Brubs, $411⁄2 n.

b.

Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $164 Whampoa Docks, $28 n. South China Motors $10 n. Chinn Providents, $6.60 b. Hongkowa, Tla, 270 n. New Engineers. Tia. 6.10 n. Shanghai Docks, Tls. 106 n.

Cottons.

Ewo Cottons, Tis. 15 b. S'hai Cotton Tis, 106 u. Zoon Sings Tls. 12 b.

· Lands, Hotels, etc. HI.K. & S. Hotels, (old) $17.20 so. H.K. & S. Hotela (new) $16.55 sa.

K. Land, $91.75 sa S'hat Land Tla, 11 Humphreys, 822.75 b. Realties, $17.75 8.

n.

Public Utilitles. Tramways, $23 80. Peak Trama (old) $14.75 H. Star Ferries, $95 b.

b.

China Lights, $29.40 h. H. K. Electrics, $83 Macao Electrica, 829 a. Télophones. $46 n. China Buses, Tls. 17.60 n. Singapore Tractions, 3/9 a.

Industriale,

China Sugars 50 éta, b. Malabons $89 n. Canton Ice, $8.10 b. Comenta (com.) $20.40 b. Ropes, $22 b.

.Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $34.10 sa. Watson, $18% 8. Dor A. Wings, $1 n. Lane Crawfords, 38:15 b. Mackintosh, $10 n. Sinceres, $18 b. Powells, $9.60 n.

Miscellaneous.

Amusemonts, $20 b.

tinuous sessions of the Cabinet but he hopes to get some rest before the next meeting of the Cabinet which will be held on Monday even- ing and the assembly of Parliament on Tuesday, when he will have au Important statement to make to the

Commons.

The political parties are engaged in preparations for the special ser- sions. The Conservatives and Liberals have ench issued three- tine whips to their followers and the Parliamentary Labour party in meeting on Tuesday morning consider its immediate policy. There has been an overwhelming demand for seats in the public Kolleries.

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Mr. Thomas on, the Plan. Speaking at n luncheon 10-day at Derby, the constituency which he has represented in Parliament for twenty years, the Rt. Hon. Mr.

ZIRKSEN TALATONEMENT PRO 3 atrevet kaportant

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"TELEGRAPH'S" NEW PHOTO CONTEST.

Bigger Prizes Now Offered.

In view of the marked sve- cess of the Telegraph's Bath- ing Beach Snapshot Competi- tion, we have decided to in- stitute another, for amateurs. with bigger prizek.

For the heat photo sent in during September, a prize of $50 will be offered, with a second prize of $20 and third prize of $10. The scope of the competition is being widened to include scenes of Chinese life, street scenes. and Hongkong beauty spots. Full details will be given on Monday-

The results of the August Competition will be an- nounced when we publish the last batch of entries received.

LETEKENETICOTINE ACETATEM, PENTTERWORTEATERADIELSKONANAT

Buses will leave the Hongkong Hotel between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. as soon as they are filled. The return fare for adults will be 75 cents, and children (up to 18 years of age) 35 cents. A buffet tea will be served on the beach near mataheds Nos. 4 and 5, be- tween 4.30 p.m. and 5.30. Ticket holders are asked to show their tickets, but not to give them up at tea time as previously stated.

There will be no extra charges the for side shows, entries to various events, or tea. Gifts of old tennis balls will be moat ac-' coptable.

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The Gula Committee wish express their thanks to all owners of matsheds and huts at Repulse Bay for so kindly placing them at the disposal of the committer for the day. The committee re- quests the owners of mataheds Nos. 18, 71, 73, 74, 79, and 106,

the to communicate with

Hou Secretary, Mrs. R. M. Henderson, 160, The Peak, (Tel. Ex. 39. 280). if they are willing to lend the committee the huts, as additional matsheds to those already pro- com- mised are required. The mittee will be most grateful for the Joan.

AMERICA FACES THE SLUMP.

pre-

(Contium from Page 6.1 In American history. The parations to meet this emergency are at present quite inadequate.

My first impression, not of the actual situation, but of the Ameri- can attitude to the situation, ia very different from that gained! from discussions with Americans in Europe who had lost touch for many weeks with American reali- ties.

The pessimism is beyond belief. It is utterly foreign to the Ameri can mentality.

There cannot be any doubt that It has been accentunted by the bounding optimism of the earlier months, which fed false illusions everywhere.

"Every time President Hoover raade a speech," said an American bitter. business man with more ness than exactitude, "stocks fell several points." With even greater bitterness he recalled that in the of deputation Spring, when Liberals and Progressives went to

J. H. Thomins, Dominions Secretary, said the Government's financial policy would be announced in the Rouse of Commons in a few alny's. The economies would be drastic, The measures of sacrifice that would be called for would be the President with a plan, he re- plied: "Gentlemen, you are too. the heavy. But when proposals

The depression ended were known the people would re-inte. cognise, not only the Governments weeks ago." desire to spread the burden fairly. but would find also that the econo- mies were those believed by the of the late Cabinel to be

The crisis could only be met by convincing the world that Britain was able and intended to meet its obligations to the full. They must pursue a policy that would never again lead to any doubt as to Bri- tain's financial stability. He would be charged, said Mr. Thomas, with to cut down the unem-

ament pay by ten percent. Ils

answer was that he was standing four square on a policy that had saved the unemployed not only from per cent but perhaps

a ten from a fifty per cent cut.

He wanted to assure his consti- tuents all railway workers that he had sacrificed no principle but hai

only obeyed the dictates of his conscience. He hoped his lifelong connexion with railwaymen has been severed only temporarily.- British Wireless and Reuter.

FISHING FLEET WIPED OUT.

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were picked up,

Officers on the launch said this morning that the magnitude of the calamity could not be judged,. For more than a mile and a half the bonch on the island was strewn with the remains of the fleet and a large number of people could be soon, huddled together on the clifta.

Perilous Plight.

Thoir position appears to be perilous unless assistance is forth. coming, for very little provisions, if any, could have been saved from the wrecks, and those are only two three small villages on the island.

The rescued mon, who were Amusements, New "B" $22.80 b. landed at Shaukiwan, said that the

b.

EntertainmentsTM $15. Constructions, $18 B'que In. G. Bonds, 72% b.

flect had.coma Stanley and Aber- deen mostly, and the olders of those villages are making prepairs. tions for reliat,

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9.00 p.m. ther Report).

7.23-8.08 pm. Variety. Song-March of the Grenadiers. Song-Dream Lover.

Jeannette MacDonald (Soprana). 22247.

Song-She's a Now Kind of Old-

Fashioned Gut Song-1 Kiss Your Hand, Madame.

Jack Smith (Whispering Baritone). 21078. Plano Duet-After You've Gone. Plano Duet-St. Louis Blues,

Thomas Waller and Bennio Paine, 22871.

Song-Mama Inar. Song-Bonsoir. Maurico Chavaller (Baritone). 22781. Plano Solo-Sweet Savannah Sue. Plano Solo-Ain't Misbehavin'.

Thomas Waller. 22108. Song-Platol Packin' Papa. Song-These Gambler's Blucs. Jiminle Rodgere with Guitar. 22554.

p.m.

Operatic.

8.08-8.25

Pearl Fishera-Selection (Bizet orr.

Creatore).

Creatore's Band,

36001-30002,

8.25-0.07 p.m. Instrumental. Violin Solo-Romanco in F

(Beethoven).

Jacques Thibaud. I'lano Solo-Ballado in G Minor

(Chopla).

0000.

Alfred Cortot. 6012. Violin Solo-Licherield (Love's

Sorrow) (Kreislor). Violin Solo-Liebesfreud (Love's Joy)

(Kreisler).

Fritz Kroiler. 0098. Organ Solo-The Herd Girl's Sunday

(Ole Bull-Munson). Organ Solo-Threo Norwegian Melodies (a) While the North-Ser Rages (b) The Sun Sets (c) Sons of Norway (arr. Munson).

Lawrence J. Munson. 35885. Hardanger Violin Solo-Lengt

Tonestykke (Haldor Meland). Ilardanger Violin Solo-Camal

Bruzaslat Fra Hardanger.

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Neither season's nor business conditions alter the stability of "Powell's" Tailoring. One- buys there knowing that the price paid is the intrinsic: value of the garment. Since we never hold so called sales, our prices are nover -inflated to provide a margin for later reductions. There is ex. tremely gratifying evidence that the sanity and honesty of these principles have earned the approval of our customers.

New Autumn Styles now Showing.

Wm. POWELL, Ltd.

Gentlemen's Tailors and Braschen Makórs.

10, ICE HOUSE STREET.

Charming

and

inexpensive

Gorgeous Cretonnes

PLAIN & FANCY NETS ARTIFICIAL SILKS.

For Expert Advice on

Halver Brathon. V-20014.] Consult 9.07-9.30 p.m. Orchestral Marche Joyeuse (Chabrler-Hinrichs). Victor Symphony Orchestra. 30037. In the Mountain Pass (Ippolotow.

Iwanow).

In the Mosque (Ippolotow-Iwanow).

Victor Symphony Orchestra. 20017. Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna-

Overture (Suppo).

Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. 30004. 9.30-11.30 p.m. Dance Muste, Fox Trot-A Big Bouquet For You.

Lot Fox Trot-I'm Learning

From You. 22516.

Fox Trot-Bolera. Tango-La Seduccion. Fox Trot-When a Black Man's kix

Blue.

President But in his own way Inover is putting up a great fight for the economie security of the American nation.

The Hardy Gurdy Man-Impatience-

Farwell.

-John McCormack (Tenor) and the Victor Salon Group. 0928. Moments Musicals.

0028. The Victor Salon Orchestra. Serenade. Ave Maria.

John McCormack (Tenor) and the Victor Salon Group, 6927. Medley of Waltzes. Minuetto In B Minor-Marche

Militaire.

Victor Salon Orchestra. 9308. Vienna Waltzes. Rosamunde Ballet Music and

Entr'acte.

Victor Salon Orchestra. 9307. 8.41-8.55 p.m. Organ Bolos, Storm (Meals).

Arthur Mealo. B2847. Chorale No. 5 in A Minor (Franck). Guy Weitz. 85948. 8.55-10.30 p.m. A Programme of Records kindly loaned by Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith.

Orchestral Concert.

Including Songs with Orchestra } and Planoforte Concerto), Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

(Bach), Stokowaki and Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra (Victor VI81). Songs with Orchestra.

(a) Morgon (Strauss). (b) Standchen (Stratiss), Elizabeth Schumann (Soprano). (H.M.V. DB1010). Concerto in E Flat For Pianoforte

and Orchestra (Liszt),

Brailowsky and Philharmonie Orchestra, Berlin (Polydor, B27270-8272TA. Bacchanale from "Samson and Delilah" (Saint-Saens), Stokowall and Philadelphia Sym- phony Orchestra. (Victor 0820). Lohengrin's Narrative: "In Distant

Lands" (Wagner). Richard Crooks (Tenor). (Victor 7105). Symphony No. 5 in E Minor.

(Tschaikowsky).

Tat Movement; Andanto-Allegro

con Anima.

2nd Movement: Andante Cantabile. Brd Movement: Vales-Allegro Mo-

derato.

4th Hovement; - Allegro Vivace –

Stock and Chicago" Symphony Orchestra : (Vlotor €777-6785); 10.80 p.m. Close Down.

22571.

22587.

Fox Trot-Mood Indigo. Fox Trot-1 Bring a Love Song. Waltz-You Will Remember

Vienna. 22512.

Fox Trot-The River and Mr. Fox Trot-Keep a Song in Your

Soul. 22014 Fox Trot-Say "Hello" to tho

Folke Back Home. Fox Trot-Hoartachea..

22012,

Waltz-Forever. Waltz-I Loved You Then as I

Love You Now. 21716. Fox Trot-Baby Won't You Please

Come Home.

22511.

Fox Trot-Hullabaloo. Fox Trot-What's the Us Fax Trot-I'd Like to Find the Gay That Wrote the Stein

Song. 22403. Tango-Your Bad Eyes. Tango-Wanda.

V-64.

22453.

22248.

Fox Trot-Swingin' in a Hammock. Fax Trot-Cheer Up. Fox Trot-After a Million Dreams. Waltz-Romance.

Fox Trot-Keep Your

́Undershirt On. Fox Trot-What Would I

Care? 22267. Fox Trot-Believe it or Not!

22106. Waltz-i Love the Moon. Fox Trot-On the Beach With You. Fox Trot-Ooh! Hool

You-Hool. 22730. Fox Trot-Doop in the Arms of

Love. Waltz-17 Close My Eyes to the Rest of the World. 22197. Fox Trot-Sittin' on a Rainbow, Fox Trot-In My Heart It's

Jou. 29526. Waltz-Just Another Kiss Waltz-If We Should Naver

Meet Again. ·22042. 10.30 p.m. (Approx:). Rugby Mid. day Press Nows.

11.80 p.m. Clone Down. SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME.

To-morrow's radio programme to be broadcast by Z. B. W. on a wave- length-of-365 metres:--

Relay of St Joseph's Church Service-Sermon- "Nature Of Prayer" by the Rev. Father D. MacDonald, 9.3.

10.00-11.00 am

11.00-2.00 p.m. Chinese Recorded Programme.

1,00 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report

2.00 p.m. Close Down

........ 8.00-0.00....... p.m. European Pro- "gramme of Victor and H, M. V. re- cords kindly loaned by Mosera B. Moutrie and Co.

́8,06-8.11 Pam. Schubert's Munic

Selections from

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