POLICE OFFICIAL
RETIRING
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MR. P.P.J. WODEHOUSE
GOING HOME
Following long and highly el- cient service to the Colony in varlous capacities, hut principally as an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, C. I. E., is to retire from the Hoog. kong Government Service on May 21, when he sails for Home.
A kinsman of the Earl of Kim- the barley and elder brother of well-known author, Mr. P. C. Wode- house, Mr. Wodehouse was born in Hongkong in 1887 and was taken to England shortly afterwards. He Joined the Government Service at the age of 10 years and has ocen pied many important and resp sible positions with credit during the 36 years that he has been with the Government.. On three separate ccasions he has been in charge of the Census of the Colony and has acted as Captain Superintendent of
per Police on several occasions, forming admirable work during the general strike and boycott in that capacity.
It was in 1919 that Mr. Wode house was made a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire
for services rendered during military operations.
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During 1918 and 1919 he acted A. D. C., in addition to his other dition, to Sir Henry May and Sir
Claud Severn,
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Mr. Wodehouse is a keen football enthusinat and has taken consider able interest in the management of the game in Hongkong, being Vice-President of the Hongkong Football Association. In kin younger days, Mr. Wodehouse was
prominent hockey player.
He has the reputation of being one of the best speakers of Chinese in the Government Service and has also passed in Hindustani and Pin- jabi.
Well-liked by his colleagues and subordinates, Mr. Wodehouse has been one of the most popular, off- ears of the Force and is spoken of | by police officers in the highest of terms, whilst he is greatly liked al so in social circles,
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M. C. L. ANNUAL MEETING
WARM TRIBUTE TO MRS. CREASY
There was an nimost record at-
tendance at the annual meeting of the Ministering Children's League held at Government House this morning,
-when Lady Peel, Patroncas of the II.K. Women's Guild and M.C.L., presided. Sho wassupported by Mrs. H. T. (President) and other Creasy officers.
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The report and accounts adopted without comment, whilst the following officers were elect- ed unanimously:--Patroness, Lady Peel; President, Mrs. J. R. Wood; Vice-President, Mrs. Eldon Potter; Gen Hon. Secretary, Mr. R. M. Henderson; Assistant Hon. Secre- tary, Mrs. H. R. Forsyth; Hon. Treasurer, Mra. D. W. Tratman.
Lady Peel's Tribute
elected
Vice-
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPII. FRIDAY,
PROTEST BY
MR. LO
;
(Continued from Paye 1). charge of dereliction of duty on the part of the elected member not the the chosen candidate of Association.
As I happen to have, been the occupant of the seat to be con- tested for, I feel bound to point out the unfairness of this state- ment, whether its implication was or was not intended. I can con- scientiously say that throughout my term of oflice I never failed to take up on the Sanitary Board any queation of a public nature, whether in Kowloon or elsewhere, to which my attention had been drawn.
COLONY AS WHOLE.
The implication of Mr. Mow Fong's candidature is that he is to be primarily the representative of the K.R.A., and only secondarily of the Colony as a whole. Under the Constitution of the Sanitary Board, two of the members to be elected. and i submit that
PEACE PROSPECTS
BRIGHTER
LAMPSON FORMULA
HOPES
Shanghai, Apr. 28, 10 p.m. Further progress was made to- day towards the eventual settle- ment of the Sino-Japanese crisis when Sir Miles Lampson's formula was formally incorporated in the Shunghat draft truce agreement at a meeting at the British Con- Mulate.
The meeting. which insted two hours, progressed smoothly. Be- sides the Chinese and Japanese delegates the participants includ ed Sir Miles Lampson, Mr. Nelson Johnson, American, Minister, M. Wilden and Count Ciano.-Reuter Japanese in Diffleult Position Tokyo, Apr. 28.
It is nuthoritatively stated that the decision to call the League As- sembly to pass the resolution of the Shanghai truce places the Japanese Government in a difficult position, Is it contains certain points which Japan objects.
APRIL 29, 1932.
RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF
RECORDED MUSIC -
By Z. B. W. on A wavelength of 366 meiren. 4946 K.C.).
5-7 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7-10.30 p.m. European Programme
Columbla Records.
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p.m. Stock Quotations, Mail Nolice, etc.
7.5-7.32 p.m.. Operatic. Pagliacci-Selection (Leoncavallo)
New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra. 0441.
Milan Symphony Orchestra & Aida-Grand March (Verdi).
Chorus. 9000. The Wreckers-Overture.
(Dame Ethel Smyth). Dame Ethel Smyth conducting the British Symphony Orchestra. DX287 7.32-8 p.m. A Concert.
(Scarlatti). Mme. Reginn Patorni. Harpischord Solo-Toccatina
Casadesus. DX53. Song-Songs of the Hebrides-In Hebrid
Sens (Kennedy-Fraser) Muriel
(Contralto). DB602.
(Massenet), Choral-Two Old Wedding Songs
(Gretschanino). represent
are
to
the constitutional duty and pri- considering whether to instruct it Guitar Sermo Gomez. 5397.
are to
Consequently the Government is delegates to abstain from voting or to agree to the resolution with reservations, but anyway, it la de- clared that the Government will do nothing to impede the progress of the negotiations at Shanghai.- Reuter
Japan Objection.
Lady Peel, in referring to the the impending departure from Colony of Mrs. H. T. Creasy, paid a tribute to her work for the Guild and League. Lady Peel said she wished to take the opportunity of thanking Mrs. Creasy for all She joined the she had done. committee as General Hon. Secre-vilege of these two elected 're- tary in 1924 and was neling Freal-Presentatives dent in March of the following the Colony as a whole, and that, from the point of view of public year, as well as undertaking other
interest.. It is both duties. In 1926 she was elected
undesirable and constitutionally wrong that one President, but as there was no ne else to taken on the Secretaryship, be nominted by a sectional associn- of the elected representatives is to she signifed her willingness to
tion whose avowed object it is that carry out the duties, and asked Mrs.
it candidate should primarily re- Southern to net as President. On Mrs. Creasy's return from teave present sectional interests. in 1928, she was President, and in the following year Was appointed President, which position she had held for the Inst two years.
"If elected, 1 promise that The success of the Lengue was
great measure to her. will serve the interests of the due in a
Colony conscientiously, fearless- and they were all sorry she was
ROOT., leaving so
She Ladyly, and to the best of my ability. Peel) was especially regretful as with the full realisation that Government appears chary about Mrs. Creasy had been
have beeflected by the
resuming negotiations until Japan helpful to her, and she could not munity as a whole, and not by any has accepted the Committee's re- thank her enough for all she
sectional interests, and that dif-solution-Renter, had done. - (Applause).
ferent parts of the Colony such as the Kowloon Peninsula and the Territories have their The report, indicate another New very successful year by the Len-special problems which it will be repre- gu, both regarding the netivities my duty as such elected. and the finance. The following sqntalive to endeavour to solve."
1 like this spirit; and beenusery are arriving in the Imienpo dis- trict but aparently there have been of it, and having due regard to
no contacta with the "insurgents" his special qualifications, 1
so far. port Mr. L's candidature. To vote for himu will my mind, a
vote not only for eminently qualified candidate, but
har- alsu for the unity and the monious co-operation
Geneva, Apr. 28. The Committee of Nineteen met privately this evening. It is un- In this connection I am gladderstood that while Japan agreed to to notice that Dr. Ll's letter dated Sir Milea Lampson's formula, she the 18th April. 1932, to the elec-objects to the inclusion of it in the torate, clearly says:
The Report.
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BRAILOWSKY'S ART extracts are taken from it:-
AMERICAN CRITICS'
PRAISE
very
It was decided this year to have a series of events general and branch ones-as it was felt this this was not the time to hold the usual big Pete. People have been very undecided in their Here is what some of the beaf- opinions as to whether this was a ing American critics say of Brair good arrangement or not but the lowsky, who is giving a recital atresnits prove the Committee were the King's Theatre te-night a
Neë York World,—"Mr. Ben lowsky is a virtuoso nudi a port, A brilliant, glittering perform- icfce.'
New York Timer. "HA formance of this singularly ap pealing example of Chopin's extra- ordinary genius was instinet with the vitality and national richness inherent in its pages."
New York Journal.-"Brailow sky displayed the remarkable vir 1uusity that has made the Russian one of the outstanding pianists of this age."
right in their decision for the amount of $18,468 has been pol- |lected. A very good year indeed,
many
The Committee's most grateful thanks are due to all the genèrvus help they have received during the past year from their friends and supporters, it would be impossible to enumerate all the. names but very special thanks are due to Mr. 4. H. Taggart and Mr. Tang Shi Kin for their tremen- dous help and generosity through- out the year. To the Press of the Colony who are always so rendy To to assist us in every way. Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Mat- thews for so kindly auditing the accounts. Ta Mr.. W, J. Ander- son and his helpers for being in charge of the accounts on the day Washingtou Daily News.
To the of the Children's Pete. "There has been nothing to enm- pure with it since Gabriliwitsch Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. and played the Brahms Concerto here, Mrs. Ho Leung and Mr. Horace Bralowsky is a marvellous interpre- † Lo for running the Bridge ter of Chopiu. It WIN a joy Mah Jong Party on March
1932. throughout and the pianist was re- called again and again by an ad- miring audience and his applauding colleagues."
Tribune.- New York Herald "He gave a remarkably brilliant Jay performance, characterized high spirit, Burney, poetic fire and tenderness."
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POWER OF CHICAGO UNDERWORLD
District Attorney's Revelations
Washington, Apr. 3. Some surprising details of the power of the Chicago underworld and the difliculties encountered in sentencing Al Capone were given to a subcommittee of the Senate Judicary Committee yesterday by Mr. George Johnson, district attorney of Chicago.
to prison
"Witnesses called to testity against the gangsters had a stock phrase," Mr. Johnson said, "which was 'Send me to prison if you like, but I will not talk. because you know I will be taken for a ride.'"
Mr. Johnson mentioned many in stances in which the police failed to protect witnesses from gang vengeance, In one instance a GOOD BRITISH FILM AT man named Busile gave evidence against his former partner Julinno responsible for 62 murders in five The main attraction in the all-years. He finished his evidene : British programme showing at at 11 o'clock one morning and wa the Queen's Theatre is "luck¦ murdered at 9 o'clock that even- Coffee,"
an Agatha Christie mur. ing. der mystery featuring Austin Tre-
Assembly resolution, on the ground that the armistice is a matter for not treatment at Shanghai and Geneva.
On the contrary,
the Chinese
.
Troops on Move.
Harbin, Apr. 28. Portion of General Murai's brigade has reached Hallin and General Yoda's infantry and artil-
The attitude of the Kirin troops in the vicinity of Imienpo is re- ported to be causing anxiety. They have started looting neigh- bouring villages,
Don Cossacks Choir. DX129. Piano Solo-Marche Militaire
(Schubert).
Willlam Murdoch, 9273. Song-Tom Dowling (Dibdin),
William Heseltine (Tenor). DX70. Oboe Salo-Simple Aveu (Thome).
Leon Goussens. DBG00.
Я p.m.
Local Time & Weather Report.
8.5-8.58 p.m. Orchestral. The Bronze Horse-Overture. (Auber), Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra. DX09.
Jolly Fellows-Waltz (Vollstedt). Hydropaten-Waltz (Gungl),
New Concert Orchestra. 9388.
Khoranthtchina-Prelude (Moussorgsky).
Sir Inmilton Harty conducting
the Halle Orchestra. 990S, Galety Echoes (Caryll & Monckton).
Herman Finck & His Orchestra. 9718. Crown Diamonds-Overture (Auber). Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra. DX77. More Melodious Memories
(arr, Finck). Herman Finck & His Orchestra, DX197/DX198. 8.58-9,40 p.m. Vocal Gems from Light Opern.
The Three Musketeers (Grey &
Friml).
Columbin Light Opera Company. DX56. In the meantime banditry in the Les Cloches de Cornville districts along the southern branch
of the C.E.R. continues rampant.
Two thousand guerillas are re-
ported at Fuyu and another 7,000 | Floradora (Leslie Stuart). nearby.Reuter.
Railway Crippled.
Tokyo, Apr. 28. Messages from Harbin state that Heilungkiang troops along the Hulan-Hailin line and the Koushan- Tsitsihar line are again showing signs of unrest The former line Jas been crippled since last night.
Ten locomotives and 120 trucks at Sungpa, opposite Harbin, have been seized and the Japanese troops are now maintaining peace and or- der in the district."-Reuter,
Dr. Koo Question
Tokyo, Apr. 28. Manchukuo, it is understood, has intimated its readiness to per mit Dr. Wellington Koo to enter its territory with the League Com mission conditionally, but he will be under strict surveillance.- Reuter.
NEW CONSERVATIVE.
MR. J. SLATER FILLS VACANT EASTBOURNE SEAT
London, Apr. 28. Mr. John Slater, Conservative, has been returned to Parliament for Eastbourne unopposed, in suc ccasion to the late Mr. Edward
Slater "I have had many experiences of Marjoribanka. Mr.
millionaire industrialist and
Bolton former player for Wanderers, Reuter.
It is a most interesting pro- | thai kind." Mr. Johnson added. duction, holding the attention
of
the audience to the very end and !
Capone's Sentence.
Owing to the difficulty of secur-
the
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The late Mr. Marjoribanks was Austin Trevor again has the ing witnesses for the prosecution. found shot dead at the residence role of Poirot, the French detec-Mr. Johnson agreed with Capone's of his stepfather, Lord Hallsham, tive, and he gives a flawless in- attorney to recommend a 24-year on April. 3. He bad been suffer- sentence if Capone would pleading from strain and overwork for guilty.
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Ills part, mannerisms, accent and acting are
Capone's all that could be desired. Richard; Couper provides the humorous, great that he made this public. elenient as the "ailly ass" self-np- whereupon Judge Wilkerson pointed collaborator with Poirot,nounced that the Court could wat bound by any agreement. whilst the feminine lead is taken be
his plea by Adrianne Allen with Elizabeth Capone withdrew Allan in a minor role. Dino Gal- "guilty" for "not guilty." and was vani Michael Shipley and Harold sentenced by Judge Wilkerson to
11 years. Mende also do good work.
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OBITUARY.
(Planquette). Columbia Light Opern Company. DX236.
Columbia' Light Opera Company. DX120. The Merry Widow (Ross & Lehor).
Columbia Light Opera Company. DX160. Veronique (Messager-Eldee).
Columbia Light Opera Company. 1X808.
Oelets.
9.10-9.58 p.m. Albumblatt (Wagner arr. Willoughby).
J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. DX20. A Venetian Barcarolle-Serenade
(arr. Willoughby).
J. it. Squire Celeste Octet. DX211.
Variety. 9.58-10.28 p.m.
Vocal Duct-Rio Rita.
I'd Rather Have a Memory of You
Geoffrey Gwyther and Edith Day. DX64. Ilumerous Sketch-The 'Ole in
the Rond. George Graves (The Man in the Hule) and Myles Clifton.
(The Dude). 9820. Organ Solo-Lonesome Lover, Organ Solo-The Song is Done.
Reginald Foort. DB548. Song-As Time Goes By, Song-Dancing In The Dark.
Binnie Hale Comedienne). DB755, Vocal Quartette-You Were my
Salvation.
Vreal Quarlette-Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone.
The Big Four. DB041. Mid-day Rugby j..
10.28 Press News.
10.30 p.m. Close Down.
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ANTI-RED DRIVE
GENERAL HO TO CONTROL NANCHANG FORCES
Shanghai, Apr. 28. Nanchang, capital of Klangsi, will become the nerve centre of un -anti-Communist campaign on May, DEATH OF CONSERVATIVE
1 when the War Minister, Gen. COMMONS MEMBER
Ho Ying-cluing will establish hin London, Apr. 28.
headquarters there as C.-in-C. of The death occurred to-day of Two eases of meningitis and one of especially for the general excel-quiry into Judge Wilkerson's fit-Sir Frederick Hall, who had been the anti-bandit forces in Kiangsi the Conservative member for Dulud the Kwangtung-Fukion border lence of the acting, although Aus- nean for elevation to the Circuitwich in the Ilouse of Commons regions.
since 1910. Reuter.
small-pox were notified yesterday.
tin
The film is well worth seeing. The Senate are holding an
ver.
Trevor naturally dominates Court recommended by Mr. Hoo- the play... Among the distinguished arrivals
"The gangs have sples every- aboard the President Taft to-day is
where," Rear Admiral E. B. Fenner, who is re-
Mr. Johnson told the Among those who will leave for Senators. "It turning to America to take over the
IN Inconceivable U. S. Light Cruisers, Division 2. Ad- Home by the P. and O. 9. Ranpure the information they get. They mirai Fenner has been in charge of the on Saturday are Commander Curtis, have an intelligence system which Naval Base in Manila since Novem- and Lt.-Commdr. Squance, of the In remarkable. Sometimes ber last year, when he was promoted local Naval Intelligence Staff. They from Captain to Rear Admiral. Mrs. have been in Hongkong for the past thought they would find out what
I was thinking." Fenner is also traveling with him.
two years,
Sir Frederick who was created
That Government leaders are Baronet in 1923, was born in viewing with growing alarm, the 1864, also represented Dulwich in menace provided by bandits and the London County Council. He Communista is evident, but whether served in the European war and the hydra headed bandit forces will rose to the rank of Lieutenant-be effectively suppressed is not Colonel in the R.F.A.
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