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RIVER BRIDGE—BUT| CURIOUS ANIMAL

NO RIVER.

COURSE OF STREAM TO BE DIVERTED.

THAMES VALLEY

CHANGES.

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FOR THE ZOO.

ALREADY ESTABLISHED AS A PET.

FOOD STOPS "WAR" OF DEVILS.

The most interesting arrival at The unusual spectacle of a bridge being built over dry land the London Zoo recently is

Berow This earings half gont- Is to be seen at Cassington, near half antelope creature comes from Oxford.

Upper Burma

was presented When the bridge is finished theby Mr. N. V. Holberton, Conserva- Evenlode, a tributary of the tor of Forests, Burma. Thames, will be diverted to run under H.

a part of an extensive This scheme to facilitate the flow of water in the Thames and to im- prove the drainage of an extensive

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"Bash" welry, Most of these have been removed, or are in process of being 80.

take its cousin, the rare takin, of which the Zoo bas the only specimen in endivity, the serow is an inhabitant of the most inacces

sible mountains.

The present specimen, which is about six mouths old, was captured at the age of three or four weeks by Mr. Holberton, who shot its mother In mistake, belleving her At the time of

standa

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, · 1931.

CORRESPONDENCE.

National Government's Programme.

(To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.]

Sir-It looks to me as though the National Government is out to

impress us with the gravity of the present economic situation with a

the view not to saving Empire from industrial disintegration but to the furtherance of their an narrow class interests,

JAPANESE ULTIMATUM,

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his information went the fighting nt Nonni River bridge had now The Cantonese forces censed, which advanced against Nanking had likewine withdrawn, and hostilities between the North and South were no longer proceeding. Captain Eden postponed his answer to a question regarding

establishment of a the authority in Manchuria,

new

Mystery US. Plan.

Washington, Nov. 12. Tremendous interest has been aroused by the official hint that compromise plan is to be

meeting on Monday next.

The fundamental merit of in- ternational trade is that all cout- tries can concentrate on the

pra- duction of those commodities for which they are naturally adapted a and so give the world it's neces-advanced to the League Council sities at the lowest possible cost. Tariffs obviously defeat this ob feet and the people who are ad- for the vocating a fiscal change U.. at the moment are, from a national standpoint, either fools or traitors. One minute ez

are lecturing us on the interdependenco of nations, helping Germany dut.

This work of improving the flow to be a mate. of the river in the upper reaches capture I was little more than gura back over a hundred years.foot height, but il now when the Thames Navigation Con-early there feel at the shoulders. of the mire, etc., and the next in- It has a'somewhat clumsy, goat-bulation results in a violent out- misstoners, who had jurisdiction like head and a shaggy chestnut burat About keeping t the over the river at that time, decided [mat, but, unlike the goat, it han ↑ foreigner and the necessity of un-

Its horns рымы are derselling the other mon. that it was desirable to abolish no beard.

straight and pointed, but Inter they Daving will assume a slight curve. been reared since capture on the bottle, "Amos," s he is called, in a great pet, and perfectly tame; In fact, he

enjoys human rom- panionship. and will inke food

anyone's hand.

the takin, it has a fumbering gait, and ye; it is described as being one of creatures in sure-fonted the most sur the world, as, indeed, it has to be considering the type of country in which liv'སྶ.

..

Modern requirements have in- created the duties of the Conserva- tors, who, so far as their funds permit, have been engaged on the improvement of the channel of the Upper

An Thames.

extensive scheme is State-aided dredging now in progress between Oxford

and Læcidale,

New Powers.

Parliament recently recognised that new powers were needed to carry out these increased respon- sibilities, and on August 1, 1930, the Thames Conservators

were

given power under the land Drainage Act, 1930, to take over control of the Churn, Itay, Cher well, Evenlode, Windrush, and other tributaries of the Thames in this area. It in admitted, however, that the full implications of the Act have yet to be realised, and so far no decisions have been taken

from

Like

The serow, unlike its relatives, is a solitary animal, and exceed ingly difficult to capture. It is many years since the Zou had a specimen.

A Quiet Life.

Among a consignment of animala from Australia are two pairs of Tasmanian Devils. These crea- tares are somewhat larger than the domestic cut, and have excessively big heads. They are extremely ange, and are now almost extinct in Thamanin wing to the ceaseless warfare which is wagest against account of them by farmers on their marauding activities among

with regard to the exercise of the the sheep and be they were

new powers.

On arrival at pared together in one cage in the The removal of the "lash" weirs North Mammal House, whereupon his undoubtedly detracted some- a free fight enmied. The appear- what from the picturesque nature Enner of food, however, made them of some of the quiet stretches of (target thefe grievances, and they are now settling down to a quiet water above Oxford, more especial- ly at Medley, but the fact that the life. Thames la not onlymas It has been xraphically expressed-liquid history," but alad liquid refresh

made ment.

the building of "pound" locks imperative.

KONTO

includest in the rollvction several Bennett's wallabies, which are destined to join the ever-la- erasing colony of these animals at Whipsunds. It is intended that when their numbers have sufficient- One of the chief modern duties increased the wallabdes of the Conservancy Board is, of Whipsnade should have the free course, to conserve the water, dom' of the entire park, but at "Flash" weirs consisted of vertical | present they are contined to certain timbers supported at the bottomonclosures.

by a baulk laid Heross the river

hed and a movable beam above

water level. These were common Their great disad- 10

years ago. vantage lay in the fact that it was necessary to withdraw the timber+| and lower the water in a whole reach to the level of the reach he low to allow of the passage of even single boat. In this way perhaps two to three feet of water over a distance of a mile and a half might be lost.

NEW WESLEYAN

MINISTER,

RECEPTION AT SOLDIERS AND SAILORS' HOME.

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Tariffs are barriers crecled for the sole purpose of stopping in Lernational trade and Britala is the one country in the world that can- 1 ford to embark upon such a policy without first ridding herself of about 75% of the population.

international trade is not mere- ly a question of underselling an- It is barter, pare other country. and simple, and when we decline to accept the foreigner's goods, he is only running himself lato delit Europe has been by taking ours.

The doing this since the War. USA.. unburdened by

post-wit debt industrial taxation has had great advantage in foreign

Mar

SINTERNACIONALADLINEREMONIERUNDE DISEASE DONETICAM

THE "TELEGRAPH" ART SUPPLEMENT.

Ryujin Maru Rescue Photographs

Sonic remarkably effective pictares, taken from the deck of 1.M.S. Hermes, illustrating the rescue of nine members of the crew of the Ryujia Maru, worked

Turnabout Istand, are included in

metr

morrow's Pictorial Sin

The anmerous local

during last week-end, including that of Mr. R. K. Roxburgh, and Mr. 3. Hargreaves Little,

are included, and other photos depict scenes at the China Exhibition, the presentation of awards by Lady Peel to members of the St. Juhn Ambulance Brigade.

Sporting events illustrated include the "Recreio sporty- meeting, the final of the Spey Cup, and last Saturday's Races

kets.

Mr. Cusile, Under-Secretary for

Affairs, Foreign

expresses optimism that the plan will be acceptable to both China and Japan, but has refused to disclose details,--Router.

The Women's Viewpoint.

London, Nov. 12. Conerele Teminine ideas regard- ing the Manemuria altuation, are emlæxlied in a resolution of the Woman's International Lengan, asking the Tiritish Government to urge the League Connell to uphold the principles of the Kellogg l'act. and to invite Russia to participate in the deliberatione In view of her being on closely bound with China and Japan ecocontienßy, -Renter

Rioters Stil nt Work.

Tentsin, Nov. 13. Intermittent lighting between the Manchurian Government troops and the rinters resumed yesterday morning when the hooligans madv third attempt to seize control of The Chinese Government buildings without success. 11such-inng has despatched large Marahat Chang

contingents of soldiers from Pe- king to assist the regular troops, Meanwhile it is reported the Man churian Government has issued a proclamation inviting the pinin clothes soldiers under the rebel commander. Shih Yu-shan, to sur- render with their APIDA to the Chinese Government, which pro- mises to pay them at $10 a piece.

re-

The Japanese consular authori- Mr. Lles yesterday conferred with Chung Hsueh-ming, the brother of Marshal Chung Hsuch-liang, garding the organisation of a Sino- Japanese Committee to

suppress the riots. The Chinese Mayor is undeeithes whether to accept the Japanese suggestion.

The acting Chairman of Heilmg- Kiang Province, General Ma Chan- shan, has conumunicate with Mur- shal Chang Hsueh-liang stating that all Jupmese consular officials at Taitaibar and all Japanese mer- chants in different parts of Hei- Jungklang are safe.-Rensha....

Japanese Fears.

Tokyo, Nov. 12. With under 2,000 Japanese troops in the Nonui district, in- clusive of reserves

Taonan.

at

ANTINNATAINKANDIEISHENANISU GA PERGI JALAK JEZDCERNczemundo { faced by 20,000 Chinese concen-;

trating to the south of Anganchi, She has been producing a and threatening

to launch a hig surplus of commodities over counter-attack, increasing appre

official her internal requirements and has hension is expressed in placed every possible obstacle in circles as to the possibility of the way of debt repayments in kind serious developments in Northern The newly appointeri Minister ta because she had on need of outside | Manchurin, the English Wesleyan Church

supplies. Gold, she could not keep Wanchal, the Rev. Erris Now, when 65 per cent, of the Tribeck and Mrs. Tribbeck, who has a tones currency was

upon it. drinking water of London comes arrived from Home last week, were Europe's supply of that metal is From the Thames, and Oxford is the guests last evening at an in-exhausted, there seeme to be no venting being overwhelmed by. about to take its whole supply from † formal

reception held in the alternative but bankruptcy and sheer weight of numbers if the the same source, such wastage in Lounge of the Sailors' and Soldiers' national bankruptcy means ter.. Chinese be allowed to lake the a dry summer would. be a serious Home, Wanebal, and arranged by ritorial annexation-world conquest | initintive.-Router. matter.

the members of the Church. nuch

by pronomic secudancy. the workers of the Honie.

ffuring the past few years new

Rev.

in

that NOW

The only hope for Europe lies

lowering

Fear is openly expressed that the Japanese may be compelled to strike first, and advance Tsitsihar for the purpose of pre-

Warlike Movements,

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to

700

"pound" lucks have been structed at King's Weir and Byn shum Weir for the use of the navi gation and Medley's old "ash" weir has been removed. The lock Joran Mission in China, Mr. J. I while the investing class is appancse, troops, advancing sixty |

at Godstow has been deepened and Osney Lock widened during this year, so that there is now an an- obstructed navigation channel bes tween Godstow and Oxford.

650,000 Scheme,

South

CATTINESS AT THE BEDSIDE.

inbour and

#

100

degree, is unde war-time inflation and has prosper reported to be marching north-

The reception was presided over

cost of production Le.

Harbin, Nov. 12. Mr. S. Hammer and speeches af the national standard of living. by Mr weleone were made by the

Our National

The Chinese authorities report Government is Edgar Dewate, on behalf of the

Tuesday evening South China District of the Wes-

Fout for penulising the workers at

miles west of Anganchi, came into parently to prosper. They are ap- Gelling, on behalf of the Wanchal

with

Chinese parently too shortsighted to realise contart Wesleyan Churchi,

and Mr. W. H. Saith, on behalf of the Sailors that, though a few industries, for gendarmes, and a slight engage

which the country is Bot

ensued, the Chinese falling naturally ment and Soldiers Home and by other adapted, wouldi show signs of back towards the Chinese Eastern friends present after which the revival for time, all would Railway. Two were killed..

Two Japanese planes bombed a now Minister very suitably replied. ultimately be bound to suffer and

The Rev. Mr. Tribbeck will The Conservators for some de-conduct the services both morning they also overlook the inevitability detachment of Chinese cavalry scut

of fabour troubles.

to relaforce the Chinese gendar- ondes have not had aufficient funds and evening at the_ Wesleyan The easiest and fairest way of marie. to maintain the ebannel above Church, Wanchai, on Sunday the lowering production ents, affecting A aquadron of Japanese cavalry Oxford, and as a consequence ob

15th November.

to the same have crossed the railway twenty structions to the free flow of the

currency miles west of Angunchi, and several water have formed.

inflation. France adhered to her detachments of Japanese troops are

ed while we, with no externnł war- | westward of Tsitsihar. It is be- debts have, under deflation, gone lieved they are carrying out an slowly but surely downhill.

encircling movement. And lowering the standard of

There is no change at the Nonni facilitate the flow of water. That you would have bees up and about trade is not such a gloomy pro-Japanese are expected to start an

living to repay debts and recapture River-Tsilahar

the front, but section actually within the Oxford by now.

Aoffensive on Thursday-Reuter. boundaries has already been dred- And don't mind me telling you. pect as it at first appears. ged and the bank raised on one if you don't really buck up you prosperous nation-a creditor- necessary for the completion of the next, for, pied to death. Still, no side, but at least five years are will have your husband it in bed naturally aequires a high standard for, poor lad, he looks posi-production costs gives the debtor living and the resulting high

, Tokyo, Nov. 12. tively

of com-

in a a boller chance

A Chinese woman, elad wonder: with trade so bad a doc- nation The effect of this, in conjunction tor's bill is an absolute drain on a people prediet that the Asiatic among 300 wounded bandite whe was found petition and recovery. Lots of soldier's uniform, with the building of the new locks, husband. will be to enable larger bonts to Mr. Husband: Hello, sweet- races will shortly become an in- fell into the hands of the Japanese

nce to the dustrial menace navigate the upper renches, but heart; had a better day? By Jovel or on account of the low cost ing last night, near Kungchuling. Western after three hours of sharp fight- there is no possibility that Oxford but you look better. Hnd some will ovor become an inland port. cheerful visitors to aco you?

of labour. They forget that nsnorthward of Mukden, nocording | One of the minor results, it Myself: Plenty, Jack; and I've countries such as China and Russia to press reports. might be mentioned, has been that come to the conclusion that If Mr. prosper their standard of living college crews can now make prac- Snowden had taxed all the ents, will automatically riso, tice spins between Oaney and he would not have needed to raise Godstow.

the income tax.

A £50,000 Heleme for deepening the bed of the river between Ox- ford and Bechdale has been under- taken with the help of the Govern ment to improve the channel and

whole work.

(Continued from Pape 6.)

Yours, etc.,

ONLOOKER.

A Woman Bandit.

Despite careful medical atton- tion, the woman died soon after, bringing the Chinese death roll to 60.-Rauter.

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6.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese programme. 7.00-10.30

pam. European

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gramme.

7.00 pin notice, etc.

Stock quotations, mull

7.06-10.30 p.m. Programme of Vic- lor Records.

7.06-7.18 p.m. Hawaiian Music. Hawaiian Moon.

Hano Hana Hawali,

Kano's Hawaiians. 20704.

Kanla-Medley.

Waonabele-Medley,

Royal Hawaiian Trio.

8.00 p.m. report).

302H1.

(Local tine and weather

7.18-8.10 p.m. Variety.

Vocal Dust-If I Had a Girl Like Yan, Vocal Duot-Keep Your Skirts Down

Mary Ann.

Alleen Stanley and Billy Murray, 19705. Piccolo Solo-Song of the Nightingale.

Clement Barone. Harp Solo-Antumn.

Francis J. Lapilina. 20426. Song-l'ae Coin' from the Cottonfeld. Sung-The Parlor is a Piensant Pines

to Sit in Sunday Night. Frank Crumit (Comedian). 19777. Organ Solo-Extrellita. Organ Solo-La Paloma.

Jesse Crawford. 20586. Whistling Solo-Listen to the

Mocking Bird. Whistling Solo-Tout Panse.

Margaret McKee, 19894. Instrumental-Bring Me a Leat

From the Sen. Instrumental-Her Name Was

Hula Lou,

Carolina Tar Heels. Song-The Ball Weevil. Song-Negro Spirituais.

Carl Sandburg (Baritone). 8.10-8.45 p.m. Operatle. Song-Aidn-Return Victorious

(Verdi).

20546.

20135.

Song-Aidn-My Native Land (Verdi). Elisabeth Rethberg (Soprano). 7100, Orchestral-Don Juan (Richard

Strauss).

Symphony Orchestra under the diree- tion of Albert Coston. P114-9115. Song-Martha-Like a Dream (Flotow). Sang Africana-Oh, Paradise!

(Meyerbeer).'

Beniamino Gizli (Tenor). 7109. 8.46-9,27 p.m. Orchestral.

Benry Vii Dances (Saint-Saens)- (a) Introduction and Entrance of the Clana (b) Scotch Idyl (c) Danco of the Gypsy (d) Jig and Finnlo.

Played by Walter Damrosch and the

National Symphony Orchestra

7292-7203.

Three Shades of Blue-Suito

(Ferdi Grofe).

Paul Whiteman and Hik Concert Orchestra. 36952. Daphnis el Chloe-Suite No. 2

Maurice Ravel). Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Serge Kouevitzky. 7143-7144. 9.27.10.53 p.m. A Saloction Frank Schubert's Music. Vienna Waltzes (Soireen des

Vienne)

Rosamunde-Ballet Music and

Entr'acte,

of

Victor Salon Orchestra. 9307. Menuetto in R Minor. Marche Militaire. Medley of Waltzes.

Victor Salon Orchestra,

Serenade,

1:09

Ave Maria The Lady of the Lake".

Sir Walter Scott). John McCormack and the Victor Salon Group 6927. (a) The Hurdy Gurdy Man (b)

Impatience (c) Farewell. John McCormack and the Victor Salon Group, Moments Musicals (Nos, 5, 2 and 3).

Victor Salon Orchestra. 6928. 10.03-10,30 pan. A Concert. Song Swing Low Sweet Chariot

(arr. Burleigh). Dane Nellie Melba (Soprano). 6733. Violin Solo-Gavotte (Beethoven). Violin Solo-Menuet (Bach-

Winkernitz).

Fritz Kreisler. 1136. Piano Solo-Capriccio (Scarlatti). Piano Solo-Serenade for the Doll

(Delutsky)

Vladimir Horowitz. 1353. Song-Tavern Song (Watson-Fisher). Reinald Werrenrath (Baritone), 1264, Violin Solo-No One Knows (Gordon). Violin Solo-Do You Know My

Garden? (Haydn Wood).

Renee Chemet. 1270. 10.30 p. Rugby mid-day press 10.33 p.m. Close down.

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