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Charming Colour Schemes
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*Lawyer*
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六拜禮 VIA=+A** SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1931. BAT SINGLE COP 16 CENTE
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HONGKONG “HELEN” SNAPPED IN HONGKONG
BETTING
TAX.
The Government's
New Bill.
THREE AND FIVE
PER CENT.
A three per cent. tax on all bets on authorised totalisators or pari-muturis and a five per cent, tax UN contributions or subscriptions towards authorised cash sweeps, will come into force in the Colony shortly.
The draft Bill, following the lines of the Straits Settlements legislation, is published in to- day's Government Gazette.
The Ordinance is citet as the Betting Buty Ordinance, 1931, and ila mam provisions are as follows:
Authorisation,
Ordinary Social or sporting clubs in the Calony may, with the per- mission in writing in each case of the Inspector General of Police, and subject to such conditions as he may see flt to impose, conduct cash-sweeps on horse or puny races provided that not less than ninety
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A study of Mrs. Helen Wills Moody taken aboard the President
Stadison yesterday by a staf photographer.
per cent, or in the case of a club OUT FOR SPEED "Helen"
organising the race not less than eighty per cent. of the total con- tributions or subscriptione, aftor deduction of the duty shall be de- voted to prizes for the subscribers.
RECORD. L.N.E.R. BRIDGE
CONTRACT.
London, Dec. -4,
Early to-morrow morning at the Southgate Station on the London
Puts in Practice.
STEADY ROUND OF ENGAGEMENTS.
Ordinary race, jockey or hunt clubs which organise meetings for home or pony races in the Colony may, with the permission in writi ing of the Inspector General of Pollee, and subject to auch condi- tions as he may see fit to impose, conduct totalisator or pari-mutuel North Eastern Railway, an army betting on the race course premises of workmen, aided by all the far- the courts at the Kowloon Cricket on such races provided that not less than ninety per cent. of the total est mechanical des lees, will com- Club fairly early this morning in bets after deduction of the duty,mence work on the task of fixing preparation for her exhibition shall be devoted to prizes for the a new bridge, which is scheduled matches which will take place on ticket-hulders.
to be completed on Sunday.
the Peninsula on Tuesday.
Allocation of Chances.
In the case of cash-sweeps or ganised by clubs in the Colony the
shat be allocated Chances
(Continued on Page 9.1
SILVER MARKETS
DULL.
by
UNCERTAINTY RULES.
Although silver is up 5/16th, both for spot and forward, in London, the Hongkong dollar re maine unchanged today. Tho local market, as well as Shanghai, is dull, practically no busincas be- ing done.
In London, sellers were holding back, and there was very small business. After the official fixing, the market ruled idle.
In New York, silver rates are unchanged for the fourth day in successiou, and the market is dull.
The cross-rate is slightly down, the rate being 3.34.
GERMAN AVIATRIX
SETS OUT.
FLIGHT TO SINGAPORE AND D.E.I.
į
In 21 hours, 200 feet of line must be moved and 1,000 tons of earth excavated.
Mrs. Helen Wille Moody was on
EMILIO SCALA ANTI-DUMPING
SUCCEEDS
SOLE CLAIM TO PRIZE,
PERJURED UP TO
THE HILT.
London, Dec. 4,
BILL
"AGAIN DISCUSSED.
FRENCH POLICY
CRITICISED.
NOTICE
We have removed to “MORNING POST"
BUILDING,
Nos. 1 & 3, Wyndham Street, 3rd Floor. 'Phone 24554.
DUNLOP RUBBER CO., (CHINA) LIMITED.
Bulls and Inners
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Shanghat рабудан heading: Judging by the latest quotations,
"Huge Funds Being Collected for the cross-rata seems to be getting Ma. What about подг old wilder every day. father?
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Hongkong people often complain Hongkong riflemen
} lost the that there's nowhere now to go on They'll have to pay more attention Interport shooting contest.
church-going for a change?
MR. RUNCIMAN'S Sundays. What about trying to Bulla and Innerst
WARNING.
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Some of these girls are very London, Dec. 4.-.
Motor-horns with a standardised impromptu. proprietor, who drew the Irish
They make up as Sweep ticket on Grakle, winner 234 votes to 37 to-day approved B. Sharp would seem to be appro-
The House of Commons by note are being advocated.
From they go along. the pedestrian's point of view, [
to
A practical optimist is one who not only looks upon, the bright Hide, but manages to put a bit of
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of the Grand National last year. the recent order issued by the printe has established his claim as President of the Board of Trade sole owner of the ticket in the imposing dutica Intended Dublin Courts after a protracted check the dumping of foreign marriage asks a writer. Mate
"What's wrong with modern polish on the dull one. hearing.
goods. Two Italian hairdressers, Án-
and see! In the course of the dis- tonio Apicella and Matteo Concussion, Mr. Runciman referred
As part of their religion mem- stantino, sued him claiming to to the manner in which British for concrete methods of interest groups and grow! like animals. An educator asks Father Byrns bers of an African tribe git în be partners in a quarter of the goods were being hit by the ing his class. How about standing Bridge is evidently played every- icket which remained after French decree imposing a fifteen on his head, like Old Father Wil where. Scala had sold three quarters of per cent.
t to a bookmaker before
the goods.
race,
surtax on
British liam?
Counsel for the defence pratest-poeed a fifty per cent. ad valorem The British Government has im-
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A philatelist recently bought $1,200 worth of stamps. He must
"Say It with Flowers" la.all right, have been trying to do it at the here some some many Kowloon Post Office the other day
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ed.
ed against the Judge's decision that Scale must pay his own costs, but duty on certain classes of imports but out His Lordship, says Beater, warmly and presenting a motion approv- people seem to breathe it with when we were waiting to be serv- declared that notwithstanding the Ing the step, Mr. Hore Belisha, garlicl Court's judgment, Scala had per Parliamentary Secretary to the Jured himself up to the hilt. Board of Trade, said that the or It must be a Different types of liars were dia-dor had been exceedingly effective hard job for a. cussed by Mr. Justice Meredith and the imports of the
articles ticket - collector when he gave judgment on the mentioned in the two orders had fueta,
on the merry- practically ceased.
go-round to keep straight.
The conflict of evidence in the case is, I think, almost unpreco- donted." said the Judge. "There- fore it is impossible to accept in ita entirety the version of the facts relied on by, alther side.
"I have heard large number of witnesses whoso code of morality and whose veracity make them diferent from witnesses with
AZR1 benches, the President of
the made nie Board of Trade, Mr. Runelmann
havo hitherto Pression.pro/ 16lated, put that the policy of
tire
of
Have you -com- Mistress?- plained to the milkman about the milk being sour?
Receipt. Revelation. Since the operation of the Orders only taken in custom duties, which to
£86.000 had been It's all right stand for showed how insignificant had been what's right so the Import of those articles..
long no you Answering criticism, which don't of came mainly from the Labour
standing.
0.0 fan liar.
Hongkong has duced on art-min
mind was not excluding certain articles alte altogether
unfavourable as dicated solely by the need of lea- There is some was got a new C.D.I. regards many of the witnesses on sexing the strain upon Britain's
talk among of the sworn testimony, if I am caused by importations far in of arranging a either side, and owing to the state purchasing capacity abroad,
Jocal crackamen to unravel the mystery underlying excess of recent experience. this case.
MUKE
The orders were general give some weight
and burglary in his to any distinct impressions that I were not directed against
any honour. country or countries, "Only
O O Denies. Possibility of Friction. witnesses was I affected in a
He shows no grim exterior,
His features are not etern; He denied that the policy wan He can't be called superior- likely to lead to International He doesn't seem to learn. friction and reminded the House
No silent strength's depicted that the French decree imposing
In iron jaw and chin, fifteen per cent. discriminatory
But ho's never yet inflicted duty preceded the announcement "How the days are drawing of action by the British Govern-
In1" ment.
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She had a "knock-up" with Mr.have receive case of one or two
Dennla H, Hazell, and also met E. C.. Fincher, who is to be her Then a steel bridge, with a 70 opponent in a set of singles next feet epas, is to be placed in posi-work. She did not appear andy tion, all without interfering with perturbed by the vagaries of the the normal train service.
grass court and was quickly into her stride with fierce forehand drives and deadly placements.
This remarkable effort which depends for its success on the per- fect organisation of the labour em- ployed and the efficiency of British appliances, Is being undertaken by the well-known firm of public work contractors, Sir Robert MacAlpine & Sons.--British Wireless.
TIENTSIN PERIL.
NANKING AND REUTER REPORT.
To-morrow "Helen" in visiting the United Services Recreation Club where she is to have timn with the lady players of Hongkong.
On Monday she intends to make a motor tour of Hongkong and the Territories, and on Tuesday will bo entertained to tifin by Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lindsell.
Last night she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taggart at dinnor.
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GANDHI LEAVES
TO-DAY.
Nanking, Dec. 5. Router alleges a proposal by Dr. Alfred Sze for the establishment of an international commission in Tientsin, but official circles here FAREWELL TALK. believe that Dr. Szo's remarks have been misinterpreted.
Tho Chinese authorities at Tientsin and the consular body
Bom
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positively adverse manner. I am reminded of the well-known lines of Byron beginning. We were of all tongues and creeds.
"Priceless Liars”
"I would like to insert two lines before the Inst and make the passage conclude:
'Some were sellers. some were
buyers, Nearly all were priceless llars.. Yet through the wide world you
might search, Nor and a motller crew nor
blither.
This was received by an out- burst of laughter in court.
"On neither side have I to deal with a pack of unmitigated rufflane who have come inte Court to commit perjury for the sake of gain," he said. "I cannot look at (Continued on Page 0.)
LEAGUE INQUIRY ON MANCHURIA.
CHINESE OBJECT TO GERMAN: MEMBER,
Dealing with the French decree, Mr. Runciman said it was against all exports from Britain to France and not merely against coal. The British Government were amazed to find that Britain was not to receive most favoured na- tion treatment which she had re- ceived from Franco for two generations, although there been no treaty obligation, and that France was even discriminating against Britain. The attention of
had
the French Government had been drawn to the matter.
Maid: Oh, mum, I can't for a day or two-he's promised to take me to the talkies.
We didn't hear one joke about Scotsmen on Rose Day!
Why not get Signalman Morrin and A. B. Warnes to settle thin Manchurian dispute?
The story of a moonlight ride round the Peak:
Chapter With Angola.. Chapter 2:With Angels,
O D Listoners will doubtless greet an improvement in local broadcasting programmes with "hooray-dio."
Fluctuating Sterling:
Little grains of gold, And a funny cross-rate, Leave our dollar cold.
..
A Peak lady says there's really no-one Bo annoying an A servant who can cook but won't Unless it be ont who can't but will.
A good way to deal with motor-
car thieves would ba to make them keep. the thing.
D'O
The coolie who stole a tin of floor polish has atarted on the slippery path.
The cross-rate's gone phut! And the 'a gone to pot; Each week sees a cut, In the share that we've got. Cents made of
copper.
A
We'victor their sizu,
come auch a cropper, We gasp in surprise. Sterling falls flat And our dollar inflatos; Each day in
ahat, Someone raffles for rates;
farthing, or two
Either way-What's the odds? The world's all askew, With its money-Ye Gods. On top of it all..
We're told to keep calm; Those headlines-What gall! "NO NEED FOR ALARM.”
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GTN.
We suppose air pilots' certif- cates could be described as fly
papers.
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"Mackinský :" -- No! R.S.V.P. does not mean "Remember to Send Vedding Present!”
Tip to those who keep pets:- Why buy a canary, when you can pet a Chinn pony at auction. for $5?
. .
At least the Colony now has its
Trade Barriers. Referring to the increase of tariffs which had had the effect WITH PREMIER
of shutting out British goods London, Dec. 4.
form their former markets, Mr. Runciman said the British Gov- have discussed ways and means of have been England for
Many prominent Indians whe
ernments had made successive ap. moeting the crisis and there was a months as delegates to the Round.
Nanking, Dec. 5.
peals against these barriera, but suggestion that foroignors might
Commenting on the possible despite the findings of the World assist in protecting the stretch of Table Conference are returning composition of the commission Economic Conference of 1027, The Round Table Conference
and immediately adjoining the home during the next few days.
be set up of inquiry to
by endorsed by the representatives talks have resulted in very little Japanese Concession.
Before their departure they are
the League
of Nations in con- of over fifty countries, they found being done. Naturally: they went golden wedding standard! Berlin, Dec. 4. Nothing is known in Nanking making farewell calls on the Pre-
exion with the Manchurian crisis, that protests were useless. They round in circles. A long flight is planned by about the reported "international mier and other Miniators with
Metals here have revealed an wore mat always by the same re-
Headlines that deserve a niche Fraulein Ell! Beinkern, well-known control."
attitude of coolness towards the ply, that the internal interests of German airwoman, who
whom they have been so closely appointment of Dr. Solf as a cach country must be the first con-tricks is how to get out of making "A Big Dam," "A.Wet Week-End." One of the most difcult card to themselves: A Famous Bust,” has left The Chinese authorities on n solo trip in a hundred horso-anxious about Tientsin
are associated during the last few Gorman Member of the Commis-sideration of government. as any weeks.
sion. power Klemm machine for Singa-grave
a fourth at bridge. occurrences in
DO Tientsin
That was the raply he made pore via India.
Among those who had interviews would endanger the position as of this character with the Premier apcechos and comments
It is recalled here that in making to-day. The method of persuasion
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South Africa's batsmen/did wall On arrival at Singapore, she will well as the safety of the Chinese to-day was Mr. Gandhi, who leaves crials, Dr. Solf has been unneces-
on the had proved useloss.
-The singing of "I've got those until they came up against a Wall- proceed to the Isle of Bali in the troops now stationed in Chin London to-morrow.-British Wire-anrily harsh towards China
navy blues" was heard from the and an Ironmongör, Dutch East Indies-Reuter.
chow-Sino News Service.
lesa.
́"camp" of A. B. Warnes lato font Sino Nowe Servies, ...
Saturday night.
Ready For Battle.
Mr. Runelman added. I wish
It
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0.0 These are Hongkong's winter days, but summer quite warm.
to be clearly understood abroad
A contemporary reported two as well, as at Home, that..it we It should be explained that the loent young ladies as having are to be hit as we have recently Kowloon smoke nulaanco has played Rugby. Ponsibly it would been hit by, the French decrae nothing to do with Robert be correct to say they had hooked we cannot ignore it. hope we MacWhirter's pipe.
the ball. thall be ablo to adjust oar differences in a friendly way
but discrimination against this coun try is a thing which we look on with seriousness. Wore it to norend. It would be ̈so damaging to British intereste that we could not afford not to také notise of it." British Wireless, and "Reuter.
O D "Churghill for Empire" roads a newspaper headline. Sounds as Winston is becoming a bit sluggish.
The Charlie Chaplin case sug
A women smuggler disguised a gests that publicity is an art.em- Jar of liquor, strapped to her back, polyed by those who desire to make- as a baby. The secret leaked out it clear that they wish to avoid it.
There will be to meeting of the mention that oven the most con- but it does not go down in Houg Mr. R. K Duncan omitted to Highbrow stuff is good in pisces, Hongkong Rotary Club on Tussiay, owing to the fact that the anniversary: notontious refores only gets em kong, saya. local bromeast criti dinner is being held on the following brocation for his pains,
Out of pique, ww. munta alento.
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