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INVESTMENT CO. MEETING.

GLOUCESTER BLDG.' INTENTIONS.

APARTMENTS.

A definite and officia! announce

Hours of ment that the Tepper Gloucester Huilding would be used na an apartment home, was made

KWANGSI VARSITY

EXTENSION.

MINING COURSE TO BE ADDED.

Wuchow, Feb. 13. With scaffolding in place and the superstructure rapidly raising into position, the erection of three new buildings for the Kwangai University is becoming a reality, Since its reopening last year the enrolment of students has grown extent that It wan to such an

this morning by the Hon, Mr. 4, 4.deemed necessary to add three bow buildings to Those already Paterson (Chairman of Dirvetorso,

are BOW five at the annual general meeting of starling. There

buildings on the campus besides staretinders

Hongkong

the faculty buildings and те Land Investment and Agency Co.

sidroves, Lul.

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in delition to adopting the annual report and statement of me counts, the shareholthers, at extraordinary meeting, agreed the increasing of the directors fees from $10,000 to $35,RH annually.

Chairman's Speech.

to

The Kwangsi University Came inte being during the efficient;

of and progressive Governorship Wong Shiu-hung. but when the Governor fost power the Institu

The buildings on disbanded. fell into disrepair and were uned [ turn

barracks for JIM L Cantonese soldiers, and later, as

Military Academy for the train

In presenting his sannini report, Mr. Paterson wid With. your pernuistion I propose a follow thing of fllers for the Cantonese

usuni puncedure and take the re- port and statement of aventinis as

read. There are to great dif.

ferences in the recounts as eum-- pared with Life previous

which call for comment, except re pairs, which show an ineretee of some $21,089, Thew intule our

Army.

After standing vacant for 11 number of months, the Kwangs University again opened its doura for clusars, with the result that hundreds of students have fucked to the highest institution of learn- ing in the Province. It is

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1932.

Photo shows an officer directing blue jackets during the recent operations in Chapel. After a fortnight's constant duty, they are. being taken out of the line.

YOUNG AMAH ON THE SITUATION IN

TRIAL.

STABBING INCIDENT ON

THE PEAK.

QUARREL SEQUEL.

from, this

INDIA.

AN IMPROVEMENT REPORTED.

London, Feb. 15.

Sir Samuel Hoare. Secretary of State for India, stated in the

regalar overhauls of Inuillings anell Debod that a mining course will the knife had been driven into the indicated an improvement in the

be added to the University's our. riculum in the near future.

During the last few works long rows of Trees have been set out bordering the road whieta con- meets the main buildings with the large ornamental arch which stands at the entrance of the University grounds. Shrubs and flowers have also been planted. Der Own Correspondi nt.

such repadra as were required, an Hem which must necessarily tend te pervase as any properties age. about $21,000 We also expended on various poeia improvements de auft homing lonists, give better lavatory aecompaoržakjun, wurd andernise our buildings on for a Jsible.

Kenta show a slight improves. ment, partly permuted for by our taying let some of the shops in Gloucester Building during the last quarter. At the moment happy to say that, outside Glouces. ter Bailding, we have only DEA ollice, venni,

Interest un murticarea as de- clined as mortgages are paid off. but this is baltteed by a more than corresponding saving an over- draft at the Bank.

There being an sales of property to record, the net balance of pro- fit and loss account has decreased by about $310,000,

Bonus to Staf.

pay a final It is prupeed to dividend of $2 per share, absorb am making with ing $598,806,

HONGKONG DOLLAR

IMPROVES.

RISE OF FARTHING

TO-DAY.

the interim dividend a tolal pay-afternoon with layers at 18, 5d. ment of $4 per share for the year,

It is further proposed to pay a bonus to staff of $10,000, appro- priate $40,024,47 to special pairs and renewals account runch $200,000 to our rebuilding reserve account. These leave the sum of $678,792.00 to be carried forward

to a new agroint.

The property market, which was somewhat dull most of the year. has recently received a fillip from 1 of three big sales which have taken place and there have been inquiries about other properties.

Gloucester Building,

Glomerator Baikling is now near- ing completion. The instalensent of the internal fittings in such # large building inevitably takes time and is able to be attended by unforeseen delays, However it is hoped that the finishing touch will be completed by April,

ready.

The stab wound was deeper House of Commons to lay that than the length of the table knife,rovincial Government reports

#1 very Jung right up to the bill, unfor Peshawar District and

in other tunately the blade did not strike satisfactury situation.

"1 th was districts

North-West a bone to turn it and it

wound that the man Frontier Province, died.” Tales was how Mr. Somers Sustained Improvement was re- set Fitzroy described the killing of Lorted in the United Provinces.

Chinese

the view that agito- to the jury at the Uri confirming Sessias this

when tion in wow definitely on the de- Orig.

There are indications | a young anib ned Chau Sumeras, was charged with the manslaugh- that the apex has been reached In ter of a cock at No. 312, The Peak, several other Provinces, Bengal, The case is before the Chief Bihar and Orissa, the Central Justice (Sir Joseph Kompy and a Provinces and the Punjab. jury consisting of Messrs. II, W. Pomeroy foreman), d. Lee, J. A. Lindsay, Lam Ming-inn, Waller A, A. D'Azevedle and R. A. Young.

Mr. Somerset Fitzroy is pRZ- arenting, but accused is not legally represented.

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it

The frown Case,

The very satisfactory situation in the Bombay Presidency and in Bombay City gives some indica- tion of the improvement.

Generally there are very few instances of violence. The chief) activity of Congress is now the Boyent. The underground agita-| tion continues but at present gives little cause for anxiety.

On the 13th, in the Tipperah District of Bengal, the police were attacked and forced to fire. Three persons were killed.

The situation in Kashmir and Jammu is much easier but the reactions of the communal feeling in British India, 'especially in the Punjab,

marked. British Wireless,

are more

EVERTON LOSE

With sifver up both in London Mr. Fitzroy, in presenting the and New York, the Hongkong nets, first explained the law con-i dollar apprecinted a Farthing eeraing manslaughter, and said. to day. the demand rate being that it was laid down that where is. 5.7/164. Business has been one person, killed another it was done at 1, 5.13/16d, for March, murder, unless evidence could be but the market continues largely adduced to show that it was a less feters, as it also doos in Shang-offence, if such circumstances did arise, the case was reduced to hai,

easier The market was

or no crime this one of manslaughter,

12:45 ease the Crown had at all. Fat

accused killed the that cook. Once that had been proved.

Prove

would follow that unless evi-} dener was adduced by the Crown, or by the accused herself or by TV A witnesses, that the killing done ander circumstances which i amounted to no erims at all, it

SHEFFIELD UNITED would be their duty to find the prisoner guilty of manslaughter.!

NOW ON TOP. The onus on the Crown.

oner death was shown to be the net of

Londuo, Feb. 16. the areused, was discharged, and Sheffield United displace Ever- the onus then rested on the aston in the First Division Leader- tw;༢༠•c』 to prove the exceptional ship as a result of a win, at hume circumstances.

to-day, against Marichester City. He would produre evidence to

The United won by Iwa goals to show beyond doubt that the mane, and the League revisión la as www killed by the girl in the dock. follows: On that point there was not the

Londen reported an advance of 1/8th ready and 3/16ths forward, The rise being chiefly due to a aperulative buying. There little were small offerings, and after the official fixing there were no pecial features, the market being quietly steady.

A rise of 18th is reported from New York, where the market is firm.

The efuma-rate has advanced to 3.45%

WEATHER REPORT.

A Quarrel,

The Royal Observatory reports that the anti-cyetone central overlightest doubt. N.E. China has strengthened and spread northward. The depres sion has deepened and mated to the north of Tokyo Loend fore- cast: N.E. winds, fresh; cloudy.

meeting and to make his proposal effective it is necessary to amend the Articles. I now beg to pro-

LEADERSHIP.

Sheffield Un. 2017 210 445 30 Everton ... 28 16 10 86 62 25 West Brom... 28 14 & 9 51 30 33 The circumstances were that on Huddersfield 27 13 7 75% 30 33 the morning of January 18, de-Arsenal ... 20 13 4 7 60 36 32 ceased and the accused, who were In the Second Division. employed at No. 112, The Peak. Charlton Athletic entertained were in the kitchen where the an

A draw 1-1 resulted. fortunate occurence. took place, Stoke City. Between 7 and 8 a.m. the prisoner went down into the kitchen for some boiling water, while the cook

and

There have been various rinnours I understand of our

intentions with regard to the upper floors, In case there are still any doubts may say that it is proposed to run them on the lines of an apart-pose the following resolution was preparing breakfast. Some ment house. There are munernus. That the Articles of Association of the breakfast was sent op fully furnished single rooms, of the Company be altered in man- the empty plates later returned. double-bedded rooms, and a sun- following-By deleting the These with two knives were placed her of two-roomed suites, Therefores $10,000.00 in the third line on dresser in the kitchen. Later, will be a restaurant and launge on of Article 96 (4) of the Company's the prisoner returned for some

Articles of Association and sub-raore bølling water, but, apparent

the figures the deceased said she could not stituting therefor $15,000,00,"

have any. Two other coolies were

the top floor. The chargins we pro- pose are very reasonable and the rentals have a range which should suit every pocket.

ner

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arrived yesterday at the Way- side wharves, lunded approximate-

ly 6,000 men. The transports also put nahere considerable equin

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MOTOR BOAT COX. FINED.

MAKING FAST TO STEAMER.

Kwok Kam-shing, the

coxwain was

of the motor boat Kee Fat, charged before the Hon. Comdr. Iole, at the Marine Court this morning, with having made his vessel fust to the 8.8. Kaying whilst she was under way in the barbour on February 10.

The accused dented the charge, saying that he was following the ship.

Sergeant Michel Hald that about 7.60 a.m. on February 10 He saw the s.8. Kaying proceeding to a buoy. There were a large number of sampans and motor- bonts around her. He noticed the defendant's motor-boat made fast to the ehip by means of a boat- hook.

When this has been duly secund- in the kitchen at the time and ment In the form of light and ed 1 shall be pleased to answer

heated argument arose about the heavy artillery units, tanka and Business Matters.

to the best of my Shility any ques-

water. Alout that time the e-

Caminunition for small arms s Mr. Paterson's resolution for the tions shareholders may wish to cud took up one of the knives well as big guns.

and said to the deceased. “If you There are intimations that fur- rutoption of the report and state-ask

strike me t The resolution was seconded by kulfe." The other two coolics river to-day with fresh supplies I will stab you with this ther transports are coming up the ment of accounts was seconded by Mr. J. M. Alves and carried unani- Mr. E. M. Raymond and carried

then left the kitchen, but the ar-and more mon. unanimusly. The confirmation mmously.

That is all the business, gentle-gument continued, and a little of the appointment of Mr. Felix. Thank you for your atten- later one of the coolles returned

Five men took part in an armed A. Joseph as a director was pro-

accused with * posed by Mr. H. H. Stuart, second-dance. I would remind you of the to discover the

being an isolated hut at Chu Ski Llu ed by Mr. J. H. Seth and agreed to, confirmatory meeting. to be held knife in her hand and the deceased robbery into last night, the on Tuesday March 2 at 12.15 and staggering across the room.

village, in the Kowloon City district. On the proposal of Mr. W. S.

The knife was taken away from They stole clothing and a small sum trust you will all be able to be Bailey, seconded

by Mr. F. H.

the prisoner and it was then found of money, amounting altogether to present. Crapnell, Measta, A. H. White and

that the cool had been stabbed $20, and escaped before an alarm was The directors present were

Kiven. One of the men is known to H. I. II. Priestley, were re-elected Messrs. J. J. Paterson (Chairman), underneath the left shoulder. directors, and Mr. D. V. Steaven-T. E. Pearce, II, II. II. Priestley,

Terrible Wound.

have been armed with a scissors blade. son moved and Mr. N. V. A. Crul Felix A. Joseph. A. II. Compton, Mr. Ricketts, one of the hollac-|--- cher seconded that Messrs. Percy A. I: White and Sir Robert He holders, was called and a doctor Staith. Seth and Fleming and Tung and Mr. L. S. Greenhill sunt for. Some considerable time in a kettle, but the deceased re- Messrs. Linstead and Davies be re-(secretary);

elapsed before one could be fused to let her have it, and he appointed auditors at a remunera-

Shareholders present were obtained

and when Dr. Anderson threw the kettle of boiling water

Ito Lai-she, female passenger tion of $1,260 each a year. This

Hu W. Messrs. S. Balloy. II. R. Start, arrived, he found the deceased over her, acalding her foot,

in defendant's boat, said at 0.30 II. A. Rodgers, D. V. Steavenson, suffering from a wound deeper then struck her and she knocked

a.m. she went out in defendant's R. E. MacDougali, H. W. Dulley, thau the length of the knife blade. him against the wall, took up the

boat to the Koying on sha had J. 11. Seth, F. M. Fernandez, The knife had been driven right knife to push him away

Bomo relatives coming on board Thomas D. Chanston, R. Grieve, in up to the hilt. The extraordinary meeting was. Th bell immotiately at the conclus-T. R. MacDonald, W. Brackenridge, The man slowly for old just the evidence to follow, the Jury

She could collapsed

her from Shanghai, In view of this statement and

not board the vessel as it was sion of the general meeting. Mr. E. M

A. J. White. {

under way, so she returned to A. H. Chambers, N. V. before the arrival of the doctor,would have little trouble in decid- Balitony monal

was killed

went Hongkong, and eventually of tho notice 18 that It A.

knife

on board at 2. p.m. She was not is proposes th

wound inflcted Article Hills, E. Grant Smith, J. M. Alves, amond

to ease him by applying hot water by n

in defendant's bont at 7.50 a.m. question No D6 (a) of the Articlon of P. S. Cassidy.

G. bottles to his foot. The man died by the accused. The Yeung Yau,

Comir, Hole found the $10- Association and increase the fees

J. G. Puncheon, from Crapnell. J. Ellison; F. H. shortly after Dr. Anderson's ur- [was for the accused to substantiata ' her, story. He would also point out Wright Jun., A. ] rival. payable to your Directors

fondant guilty, and, in view of $10,000

previous convictions, inposed a to $16,000 per annum. Nissim, O. F. Ribeiro, B. L. W. The girl was arrested, and Inthat when examined no scalds to This was proposed by one of our Dunnett, B. O. Randall, L. G. Frost, reto the charge, said that she her foot were discovered.

Ane of $25, or three weeks' im- shareholders at the last annual Fung Kong-un.

had been down to get some water The case is proceeding.

prisonment.

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stabbed him.

Palerson anid:-The explanation. Croucher, A. C. Wlicox, H. S. and the market coolte endeavoured|ing that the man

and

Defendant said he did not make fast to the steamer. He was only following it. A woman passenger in his boat could give evidence on his behalf.

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