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THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY,

JAPANESE ACCEPT REALTY COMPANY EXTRA RACE MEETING.

GENEVA PLAN.

CHINESE DEMAND END TO FIGHTING.

MEETING.

| REPULSE BAY SCHEME POSITION.

and

HOPES FOR 1933. Prealding at the annual general meeting of the Hongkong Realty Trust Co., Ltd.. held at noon to-day, Mr. E. M. Raymond stated that negotiations are still proceeding with

the Government in regard to the Repulse Bay development scheme, and, if brought to a satisfactory conclusion, the Company hopes to provide the amenities for Geneva, Mar. 1.

summer season of 1933,

ATTITUDE IN WORLD'S CAPITALS.

The Japanese Government's acceptance of M. Paul Boncour's proposals for ending the strife in Shanghai, the main feature of which is the creation of an inter- national conference on the spot, were received at Geneva this evening and forthwith communicated by Mr. Matsudaira to Sir John Simon and Mr. Sato to M. Bon-

cour.

"CEASE FIRE!"

DEMAND.

CHINESE ATTITUDE

AT GENEVA.

Geneva, Mar. 1.

ceptance of M. Paul

to

HOPEFUL FEELING IN WASHINGTON.

and

the

the

it was announced that as the Company's business ia purely that of an investment trust com- it is intended to confine pany,

to dividend payments in future yearly distributions.

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Chairman's Speech.

HEAVY ENTRIES RECEIVED

BY JOCKEY CLUB,

The handicape and distribution of weights for the First Extra Race Meeting which will be contented al the coming Saturday in Happy Valley will be found printed in fuil below:

The "liny and Corn" Stakes; five furlonga: Amoy, 162; Banjolina, 101; Bay of Bellingham II. 162 Celerity, City o! Shanghai, 166; 162, Dan't Whiddon, 152: De Bene, 155; Diplodocus, 168; Espy, 155 Estrellita, 150; Fighting, Blood, 168; Friar John, 155; Gallant Fox, 158 Gamoster, 108; Ghost Train, 158; Gold Bar, 162: Gold Cup 155; Good Day, 146: Highlinks. 156

liwego, 165; Huggn, 165; Jimmy, 140; Jupiter, 168; Kanpaz, 166; Lucky Bird, 158; Malakit, 152; Movie Star, 149: Mun Ko Pao, 149; Ochterlony, 149; Romeo, 158; Serappit, 140; Sonny Boy, 149; Speedy, 155; Sunbenu, 152; Tango, 149; Television, 162; The Rainstorm, 168; The Slump 168; Trigo, 152; Until Then, 166: Valley Hall, 155; Vim. 161: White Label, 101; Whoupee, 155,

101;

156; Gold Ring. 141: Iloilo, 168; Junt Imagine, 161; King's Norton, 181;

The "All Out" Staken, six furlongs: Boxing Eve, 162, Cebu, 149; Christ- man Belle, 162; Coronation Eve, 168; Crown Prince, 155; Eros, 158; Fritil lery, 158: Gold Key, 152; Imperial Hall. 162; King's Colour. 166; King's Counsel, 152; King's Norton, 181: King'a Parade, 158; King's Service, 168; Marquis Hall, 152; Nippy, 158; Paul Fry, 168; Peppermint, 165; Royal Flush, 149: Sanction, 155; San Francisco, 152; The Plover, 161; The Tiger, 15: Tinna, 155; Teby, 158; Tom, 162; Valoraus, 155; White Jade Stag, 161; Wonderful Stag, 152

The

mile: Randwick Plate, one Anniversary Eve, 140; Gold Rush, 149; Jonquin, 152; Manna, 152; Mer- inid, 162; Retha, 162; Senorita, 152: The Rainbow, 152; The Widegeon. 161: Vesta, 149.

The "Loiterers" Staken; seven fur- longa: Ajax, 161; Alexandra Hali, 158; The Chairman, after having Amos, 155; Blucjave, 168; Bowery Sir John Simon urged upon Mr. Matsudaira the read the auditors' report, sald Coquine, 158; Darkest Eve. 201

Ray,

Juy, 161: Christmas necessity for immediately stopping hostilities if M.The profit for the year under reDeveron, 161: Don, 155; Festival Eve, Boncour's proposals were to be of any value, and the view, including the sum of $12,- 267.95 brought forward from the Ambassador to Britain promised to do his utmost preceding year, after providing King's Farnde, 165 Maple Lent, 161: secure a cessation of the fighting-Reuter.

88.891.25 for depreciation, amount Michael Guy, 161; Mon Taliunan, 168; ed to $182,607.52. The interim Myrtle Leaf, 158; Navy Hall, 158; 161; dividend of $60,000 paid on the Poplar Hawk, 156; Punch, Ist September, 1931, reduces the Spring Fever. 162: The Gadwall, 161: The Lion, 165; The Shoveller, 158; profit available for appropriation tToby, 158. Temmy Boy, 158; Wembly $122,097.52, which your Directora Stag, 151, Winkie, 158. JAPAN WANTS A SIGNED

recommend apportioning as fol DOCUMENT.

lows:-To pay a final dividend of Washington, Mar. i.

cents per share. $60,000; to Reserve. General As a resell of the Geneva und transfer A letter hamled to the President

developments, a $50.006; to carry forward to New of the League Council states that Singhal peace Japan fully and gladly accepts hopeful atmosphere prevails at the Account, $12,697.52; and I trust will meet recommendation State this submit? White Hou the terms of the plan

Department.

with your approval. yesterday.

The Japanese Government have You will note from a persual of Chinese The spokesman of the

Am-the Profit and Loss Account that delegation states that Chinese ne-notifed Mr. Deburhi, their

Boncour's bassador in Washington, that they almost the whole of the revenue have accepted in principle the during the year under review waa proposals has been communiented as a proposals for an armistice derivial as a result of the opera to the representatives [ the

and that negotiations between tions of the Company within the Powers in Shanghai,

trust circumstances, The Chinese delegation has rothe Chinese and Japanese military phere of its envestment erived instructions but it is not authorities will be continued in business; in the making any communication to the Shanghai for the preparation of the profit for the year of $170,

which must

129.67, the highest in the his. 1 ven. League Secretariat until there has the netaal document

tory of the Company, can. been a consation of hostilities.-- signed before hostilities

be stopped.

iture to think, be regarded as satis. Router and British Wireless,

factory. The Repulse Bay pro- Nanking Dallies.

perties remained unproductive, The Manking Government,

in revenue in the course of the year cidentally, has not yet advised the amounting to $2,700 only, whilst Chinese Charge d'Affaires of their in addition to the maintenance ex- acceptance of the Geneva armistice penses incurred the major portion turms, but it is believed that this of the Depreciation provision of $8.891.25 was in respect of the Optimism, tempered with prad, approval will be forthcoming. Mr.Bungalows there situated. ener, is the dominant note regard-W. W. Yen, at Geneva yesterday,

Turning to balance sheet ing the peace negotiations in the tentatively accepted the terms on

will be observed

that

the item Far East.

"Secu

Martgage on Exchange has been eliminated, having the amount of $650,000 been retired during September, 1931. Investments at cost, name- ly, $2,338,418.00, show a consi- derabile increase over the figure recorded in the previous year's balance sheet and it is gratifying to report that, despite the decline in the values of local market se eurities experienced in the autumn of last year, the market quotations

FRENCH ATTITUDE.

OPTIMISM WITH PRUDENCE.

Paris, Mar, 1.

It is felt that Japan particularly i has a golden opportunity to prove the incerity of her declaration

that she has no territorial designs. in Shanghai.

The

well-known

newspaper.

behalf of China.----Reuter.

VATICAN PLEASED.

POPE'S MESSAGE OF BENEDICTION.

The Tytam Handicap, A Class, 1 mile: Amon, 150: Amoy, 140; Ban- jolina, 158; Buchanan, 180: Chia Quan, 145: Cy-pres, 165; Dan'l Whid don, 140; Eapy, 140; Ghost Train, 144; Gold Bar, 140; Golden Arrow, 160 Holter Skelter, 147; Highjinks, 1-10 Jimny, 140; Little Gem, 148; Mistletoe, 140: Much Ado, 140; Path- finder, 168; Philanderer. 168; Siwnah, 158; The Rainstorm, 140; Valley Hall, 149.

Class, 158 Friar

The Tytam Handicap, B

mile: Diplodocus, John, 156; Gallant Fox, 158; Gay Fox, 152; Gee Gee, 152; Birwego, 155; Hugo, 155: Jupiter, 158; Maurie, 162; Prosperu, 155; Public Money, Vatican City, Mar. 1.

158; Sumerat, 158: The Crook, 158: Le Temps, says that it is precisely

The Osservatore Rajana, the because Japan is one of the

The Shekpan, 149: Trigo, 152; Until principal political world forces Vatiran organ, notes with rejoicing

Then, 155; Valeta, 101; Yim, 161. that her permanent collaboration that sucress is apparently attend

The longkong Handicap, A Cluss,

Eve, with other Powera is regarded asing the steps taken towards the

miles: Boxing

140; an essential factor in the organisa-re-establishment of rence in the

Coronation Eve, 156; Cyclamen Bay, Far East, pointing out that thin the 31st December. 1981.153; Fortune Bay, 1147; Gay Crusader, tion of peace-Reuter,

curred immediately after theshewed an accretion upon the book 156; Gleneagles, 165; Gold Kay, 140; Pope's message of benediction on

Hetman, 18: King's Bounty, 158; Japan and China,—Renter.

King's Justice, 18; Tiana, 140; Valorous, 140; Wild Life, 148; Wey- bridge, 140; Nippy, 1401 Mike, 140; Wisdom Stag, 140; Wonderful Stog

HOPES FROM "KENT" PARLEY.

STATEMENT IN HOUSE

OF COMMONS.

London, Mar. 1.

values.

share-

144

140,

Repulse Bay Scheme. With reference to the projected BELGIUM'S STAND,

development at Repulse Bay na outlined in the Chairman's speech UPHOLDING SANCTITY last year, I regret my inability, at

The Hongkong Handicap, B Class the moment, to furnish OF TREATIES.

mites:

Eros, Ajax, 140; holders with definite information 186: King's Parade, 13; Darkest Eve, Referring in a Parliamentary ;

Brussels. Mar. 1.

thereon: negotiations with the 166; Peppermint. 186: Punch, 140; answer to-day to the proponais

Replying to an interpellation by Government are still proceeding. Royal Flush, 166; The Tiger, 185; for the cessation of hostilities formulated at Shanghai as a re- Vandervelde on the steps taken and in the event of these being White Jade Stag, 110; Workable Stag, sult of the conversations on the to associate Belgium as a signa- brought to a satisfactory conclu- 101; Michael Guy, 140; Lobster Bay, British flagship. II.M.S. Kent theory of the Nine-Power Treaty slun, it is anticipated that the 158: Toby, 140; Sunction, 161; Or with the efforts of other govern- Company will be in a position to lendo, 168; Imperial Hall, 161: Christ- Unter-Secretary for Affairs, Captain Eden, said he conillet. the Prime Minister, Min

Foreignments to end the Sino-Japanese preceed with the necessary work inas Belle, 147: Christmas Joy, 147; order to have the required Eve, 146; Devon, 140; Morning Star, Esculado, 140; Fi Fa, 140; African they may from ahnals for an Renkin, in the Chamber this amenities available for the sum 149; Chivalrous, 154. agreement.

evening, declared He added that of the Japanese would join other Powers sigura

That Belgium mor season of 1933.

Before concluding my remarks, reinforcements which had been arriving in the Shanghai area re-torfes to the Pact of Paris to um desirous of making reference the prestige of the to the rentier of dividends is res- Dintain cently, only reliefs had been League of Nations and to smooth peet of which, your Board, having lunded in the Settlement.

Regarding the remainder of such the difficulties in the Far troops, the Japanese Minister for East.

The Chamber later unanimously Foreign Affairs had stated that although Japan had the right to passed an Order of the Day noting land troops in the Settlement and to the Government's declaration and Position, she was earnestly desir to the special League Assembly anchor ships of war in their present counting on the Belgian delegates ous of minimising the Janger to the meeting to assure respect Settlement and foreign interests, treaties and international engage und that accordingly the military ments-Reuter. and naval authorities had decid-

ed to give the malter an favourable consideration as possible.

regard to the altered status under which the Company is at present. operating, the business conducted being purely that of an Investment Trust Conany, have decided abandon the policy of distributing interim dividends. It is felt that

for t

to-day after a brief visit to Nan-

He mentioned that the British king, undertaken for the purpose Minister in China Sir Miles Lamp-of consulation with the Chinese

returning to ShanghaLfauthorities.--British Wireless.

Mon, wan

LAND INVESTMENT MEETING.

SPECIAL RESOLUTION

CONFIRMED.

tu

Gold

The Randwick Plate (Second Suc. tion) one mile: But After That, 155; Canny, 158; Choy Pak, 168: Digger, 158; Koh-I-Noor 158; Lucy Glitters, 155; Lung Mul, Palaverer. 158; Taiping, 166; The Baron, 168: The Giraffe, 168; Tin Tec, 168: Westland Stag, 168; Wotin, 159.

The N.Y.K. Yashuni Maru, from London vin ports, will arrive

not On Wednesday, 13

at

Was

whereas profits might be satis-Hongkong on Thursday at daybreak, factory in the first half of any one n year, there would exist, per con- expected. tra, the possibility of securities depreciating to much an extent in

the second part of the same Anan-

Mr. J. I. de Figueiredo second-

cial year as to render necesared the report which was carried the utilisation of any accrued ere-

iti unanimously. Accordingly, it

dit balance.

Other Business.

Intended, in future, to confine payments as regarded dividonda

On the proposition of N. V. A. to annual distributions, a policy with which, I am confident, share- Croucher, seconded by Mr. H. P. holders will be in completo accord Suckling, Hon, Sir Shouson Chow having regard to the nature of and Mr. P. K. Kwok were re-elected the business in which the Com-to the Board of Directors. pany is engaged.

1 therefore propose:-"That the Articles of Association of the Company be altered in manner fol- lowing: (a)

by deleting the

It was proposed by Mr. P. H. figures $10,000 in the third line

There being no further matters Suckling, and seconded by Mr. of Articles 95 (a) of the Com- pany's Articles of Association appearing to call for comment I

N. V. A. Croucher and unanimous- now formally propose that

that the Shareholders of the Hongkong and substituting therefor the

Report of the Directors and the ly agreed that Messrs. Linstead and Davis bo auditors of the Land Investment and Agency Co. | gurea $15,000.” Ltd., this morning confirmed the Mr. W. S. Bailey seconded and Accounts for the financial year

Company for the ensuing year, ended 31st December, 1981, as resolution changing the Articles the proposal was carried of Association in order to increase animously.

presented, he adopted, and that this concluding the business.

Mr. E. M. Raymond was cup- the directors' fees.

Those present were Hon. Mr. J. the following appropriations ro- Addressing the shureholders, J. Paterson (Chairman), Sir commended by your Directors be ported by Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson (Chair Robert Ho Tung, Messrs. T. E. carried into effect:-Pay a final Mr. J. Scott Harston, Mr. John Extraordniary General Meeting Compton and A. H. White (Dirce 860,000; transfer to General Re- (Directors); Director) and art man) said:-As explained at the Pearce, Felix A. Joseph, A, H. dividend of 30 cents per share, Fleming and Mr. P. K. Kwok (Managing and Mr. hold on February 16 the proposal tora), L. S. Greenhill (Secretary) serve, $50,000; carry forward to before you is to increasd

Shareholders the and Mesars. W. S. Bailey, H. A. Now Account, $12,097.52; and IF. C. Barry (Becretary).

present fees payable to your Directors. Rodgers, F. H. Crapnell, A, H. C. shall be obliged if a Shareholder The resolution was unanimously Chambers, D. V. Steavanson, J. will kindly second such proposal. Mesare, N. V. A. Croucher, P.. II. adopted at the first meeting and F. Wright Jun., and E. Grant whereupon questions as to the ro Suckling, H. J. de Figueiredo and

O. F. Ribeiro. port and accounts may be rafood. it now needs your confirmation. Smith (shareholders.)

wore

MARCH 2, 1932.

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MAUDE ROYDEN'S PEACE ARMY.

SIR ERIC DRUMMOND UNABLE TO HELP.

Genova, Mar. 1. Expressing his admiration for the devotion to the cause of ponce evinced by Miss Maude Royder, the Rev. Dick Sheppard and the many volunteers who have writ- ten to the Lengde offering to serve in a Pesce Army In the Far East, Sir Eric Drummond has replied explaining that it is not constitutionally apon for him to submit offers to Council, other than upon the formal demand of a State which is a member of the League.-Router.

Approaching Government.

Lator.

In view of Sir Eric Drummond's reply. Miss Roydon now intends to request the British Govorn ment to bring the Peace Army's offor officially before the League. Misa Roydon sald that if the Bri- tish Government declines they will approach some, other govern- mont, probably one of the smaller Powers.

They were endeavouring, Miss Roydon sald, to get the Japanese Christian evangeliat, Kagawa, to join the movement.

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ARMED ROBBERY

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TEN MEN BEFORE THE MAGISTRATE.

ROXORI

Detective Inspector Andrew, who is in charge of the case in which two men, alleged to bej among the five who carried out the robbery, are charged with armed

theprodi robbery, appeared for

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Mr. Z. T. Koo, secretary of the Street on Sunday afternoon, police fendant her wars as Chinese Christian Students' Move-officers have made several arrests, which rating, la Rowland mont, has cabled from America No fewer than 10 people--were and, offering to loin the Peace Army.

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