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WORLD PHONE SERVICE

HONGKONG STILL HOPING

PRESENT POSITION

The possibility of Hongkong being linked with the world's most important cities by wireless telephony-a possibility

which wan hinted at 18 months ago st the annual meeting of the long kong Telephone Company, is still likely to materialise.

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THE HONGKONG

INDIAN DEFENCE TAIPING THEATRE |

PROBLEMS

RE-OPENS

TRIBUNAL TO MAKE MODERN CİNEMA AND

(1) To

REPORT

London, Aug. 31. His Majesty's Government in the Uulied Kingdom, in agreement with the Government of India, has decided to set up a tribunal to deal with the following points;

consider nud report whether, and, if so, on what, bases there should continue to be con- tributions by India towards the recruiting and training expenses at home of the British Army in India,

Mr. J. P. Sherry, manager of the Telephone Company this morning (2) To examine India's claim told the Telegraph that he

that a contribution should be made in communication with the Im from Imperial revenues towards perial International Communica-military expenditure from Indian tions, Ltd., the concern which is revenues. keenly Interested in world-tele- 6) To examine the War Office phony, and in addition there is claim that India should pay a the scheme of the Chinese Gov-direct contribution towards the ernment for the establishment of cost of the regular and supplemen- a Series of stations in China, Itary reserves.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1932.

WORLD TRADE SLUMP

BRITISH ECONOMIST ON CAUSES

Gold shortage and muldistribu- tion play a far smaller part in the current breakdown of price levels than is generally supposed, Prof. T. E. Gregory of the London

and boasting splendid acoustic pro-School of Economics told the In- perties, the reconstructed Talping stitute of Polities at Williams Col- Theatre yesterday re-opened as age, at the beginning of August, medium for public entertainment. There is no reason for alarmı be- cause absolute gold production falls behind its past radio to out- put of goods and services, he as- aured members of his round table on the present position credit problem.

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RELAY OF SOUTH WALES BORDERERS' BAND

26 metree. (R45 K.Cs).

Drualeant by 7,1,W. on a wavelength of

5-8 p.m. Surapean programme, 1.6 p.m.

conducted by Mr. J. Puters, by courtesy of

A relay of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra.

the Management.

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(uring the intervals recorded mate will be broadcast from the

6-8 p.m.

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A programme of Victor

H.M.V. records.

120*

Ignace Jan Paderewski 1887. Song -Oh, How 1 Mian You To Night (Davis-

Burke)

Jedin McCormack (Tenor) 1121. Taught Mr (Dvorak-Krebeler) Violin Solo-Slavoale Dance, No. 1 (Dvorak- Kreisler Frits Kreisler 1414. Chorus-Where'er You Walk (andel-Spros

Anenelated Glee Club of Amerlen 36945. Song-The Gypsy and the Bird (Oxenford-

Benedict)

improvements, the

In addition to its very modern theatre is following a policy of offering to its patrons first showings of

orchestral-Girls from Baden (Komiak)

6-6.53 p.m. A Concert. Paramount and other pictures, ani, situated as it is, in the

Vietoria Orchesten Vi60037. SongBr 201 Waters Misrnrleske populous district of West Point,

(Cavana-Licurance) there is no doubl that it will

Professor Gregory made it clear

Song Deep Iliver (arr. La Forge)

Frances Alia (Soprano) provide a much-felt want in the that gold, currency based upon it, Plana Solo-Album Leaf (Greg) way of cinema entertainment.

or other metals, and all other m

Plan Sak-Caprinelo (Brahms)

Dato Daver 1473. The comfort of patrons has not terini tools of industry are power. Chorus Bedouin Song (Poole) been lost sight of in the effort to

less of themselves to keep business Plana Bolo-Etude in C Minor (Chepin)

Associated Ulee Clubs of America 36047. provide for enjoyable entertain the track. The volume of pur-lano Sole in G Flat Major (Chopin) ment. The seating is comfort.chasing power due to possession Hong-You Format to Remember (ilerin) which, if it comes to Fruition. (1). To consider whether the seu able, the theatre well ventilated, money or credit has in many will provide Hongkong with an transport contribution paid by the it allows excellent vision of the instances, he held, remained cou- alternative opportunity of link-War Office to India should be cog screen from all parts of the stant, while prices and industrial With Balo-Senses my Mother ing itself up with the rest of the tinned or mudifies after 31st building, and is, in every respect.

activity suffered catastrophic de worki.

March, 1932.

a pleasant place to relax from the

glines. 5) To matofis mutandis on such of the

examine and report daily worries.

Excellent machinery has been questions raised in the preceding installed, the Western paragraphs as are relevant to the sound equipment being used, as Electric contribution at present paid fromwell as the Simplex projectar and India in respect of the Royal Air Dallanieyer's Sup-Lite lenses. Force personnel in India..

"Sky Bride." a Paramount pic-common with those of other counOrchestral-This Year of Cienos-Selcellea Sir Robert Garran, Intely Soliciture, is being shown. It fentures tries. Similar situations, he said. Forchestral-tie Fyen-Brlection tor-General to the Commonwealth Richard Arlen, Jack Oakie In November last, Mr. Sherry Government of Australia, will art Robert Coogan in several

and exist on the Continent.

The New Maytale Orebenten thon- wrote to the Imperial International as Chairman. Associated with him sands of feet of thrills, and is fast

Orchestrat You Forget Your Gloves Communications on the subject, will be Lord Tomlin an

In America, he painted out, the rchestral-Kiss ma Gordnight

Ambrose & His Orchestra $600. Lord and sensational entertainment. As conexion between lessenci pur. Song Far Away not having heard anything more Dunedin, nominated by His Majes with all Paramount ims, photo-chasing power and price declines-Fisch and Law from them, and they replied ty's Government in the United graphy reaches a high standard more marked: widespread bank Norm Spiritua

Sylvia Cevit (Supran) B1360. stating that the plans of the Kingdom, and Sir Shadi Lal and and Bitte fault will be found with failures have wiped out buying Company, which had been made Sie Muhammad Salaiman, nominat-the aeting.

In Good News power in large blocks. part of a general scheme, had heered by the Government of India.

The aerial sequences submitted to the

are given bold treatment, quicken- The proceedings of the tribinaling the interest of the audience thorities (presumably the Goy will be confidential. and its re- ernment), but were not yet con- port, which is to be made to the reached.

until the dramatic elimax cluded in detail.

Prime Minister, will be advisory. Its recommendations will therefore

A representative of the imperial Communications visited Hongkong in January, 1931, when Mr. Sherry interviewed him and explained the interest which Hongkong had in the Company's project.

AWAITING REPLY.

various

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The hope was then expressed that additional information and the probablé dates of the fra- auguration of the service would

ment.

is

5.30, 7.30 and 9.30 each day, and Performances are given at 2.30, not be binding on either Governprices are exceptionally low and popular, the dress circle being 80 Arrangements are being trade cents, hack stalls 50 cents and be available within a short time, for the tribunal to assemble in front stalls 3D ernts including London early in November.. heard, Mr. Sherry wrote again British Wireless.

but as nothing more bad

been

last month, and he is now await-

ing a reply.

But should particular ATHLETICS SURRENDER

this

scheme fall through, Hongkong, has an alternative on which to rely. The Chinese Governmeal has announced its intention to es- tablish series of stations

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TO DETROIT

throughout China, including Can Unable to Withstand Big

top and Shanghai, and, Mr. Sherry pointed out, the project would be of great assistance to Hong- kong in that they had already laid the trunk cable through to Canton.

THE OUTLOOK.

Hitting

New York, Aug. 31. The Athletics to-day dropped another peg in the last-minute Tort to challenge the Yankees for the American League penuant. fogsett (Detroit) twice hit their pitchers for home 7178

and at Gehringer emulated his colleague. Ilong- ensure

In the National. Koening, and kong getting into wireless tele-Cayler hit for the circuit to give phonic communication with any (Chiengo a 10-9 victory over the part of the world.

The erection of national sia tions, including one at Canton. and an international station. Shanghai, would

tax.

N.Y. SCANDALS

WALKER MAY STAND FOR GOVERNOR

New York, Aug. 1. A new trial balloon having to do the political fortunes of "Mayor James J. Walker, under charges for misuse of his office and whose re- moval is sought by citizen groups, is aloft today. On it is emblazoned "Walker for Governor."

Its ascension follows reports in informed quarters here that if Guy, Franklin D. Roosevelt removes the Mayor on the charges now before him. Mr. Walker will seek vindica- tion at the polls, ruming as Demo- cratic candidate for Governor of the Empire State. Persons close to the Mayor said he was confident of the support of Tammany should he

Giants, while Brooklyn tools double header from Cincinnati view after a terrifte nightcap contest

the in which thirty-four hits and seek the nomination. Cam-runs were registered. Pittsburgh held on to second place, defeating Boston 2-1. Traynor scared the winning run. a homer. Results:

NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Mr. Sherry expressed the that it is doubtful whether Imperial International munications' scheme will be com- pleted in less than two years, whilst recent reports indicate that there had been a slight hitch in the Chinese Government project.

TYPHOON, FLOOD,

CHOLERA

FOOCHOW FACES

TROUBLES

of

Foochow, Aug. 27. Cholera, typhoon, flood-this briefly describes the history Foochow for the last few weeks.. On Wednesday, 24th inst, the baro- meter began to fall rapidly, and between the evening of the 24th and noon on the 25th it fell at least four-tenths of an inch. The .wind increased in intensity and veered round from North to North- west and then to west with the re- sult that considerable damage was done to house property.

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WRECK OF BRIG

Professor Gregory said since 1929 the volume of currency almost at a level in Great Britain, and bank deposits has remained yet during this period prices have fallen from 30 to 50 per cent in

Madani Amelin Gull-Cursi (Soprano) 1267. Piano Solo Serenade fur the Poll (Debunny)

Vladimir ftorowitz 175 7 p.m. (Block Quotations, etc.) 6.53-8 p.m. Variety.

6 Standin' In de Need of Prayer

te) Religion in Fortune

(d) Esekiel Faw de Wheel

(n) Bwing Law, Sweet Chariot

hindrance to industrial activity But here, as overseas, the chief he explained. is unwillingness of those with money, or credit, to ing, against which everyone is Soar-Now I'm In Love use them-in other words, hoard- advised.

CHIO.

(t) Keep Yo' and on the Pow. Hold On Hall Johnnon Negra Chole 24020, Orchestral-Seiretions from "Good News" Orchestral-Selectlone from "Funny Far"

Victor Arden-Phil Ohman and Their Orchestra 3018. Song A Little Kia Each Morning

Anonn Winn (Sopran) 132. Chora Songs of the Pant orchestral--OP Man River

Victor Mixed Chorus 35825. Orchestral-Selections from "Show Bant"

p.m.

While admitting this to be the lief brake on industry, and that cannot be changed merely by

Paul Whiteman & Bii Concert Orchestra increasing the means of distribu

35012. R 1. tion, Professor Gregory approved Report.

Local Time & Weather the forthcoming issuance of more 8.3-9.30 rurrency by the Federal Reserve

Chinese recorded programme. System. More money may simply 9.30-10 p.m. A relay of the band of mean more to hoard, but it also the 1st Batth South Wales Bor- helps to restore confidence, he ex- derers, conducted by Bandmaster plained.

Gecks, from the Officer's Mess, Murray Barracks, by courtesy of the Officer Commanding.

This

On the question of gold short- aze, Professor Gregory pointed out that it is impossible for gold output to keep pace with general industrial production, averaged up to 3 per cent a year compounded for many decades. It is clear, he said, that gold even- tually must fall behind this ratio. but that it need cause no alarm. and calls simply for changes in banking policy,

Gold Buying Power Expands.

10 p.m. Ragby-day Press News. 10.5-11 p.m.

Chinese recorded pro- gramme.

11 r.

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KZRM PROGRAMME,

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Today's Broadcast from the Manila Station: -6.0 p.m. Stullo nie.

5.45 p.m. Etealth period-Dr. H. Parish 0.00 p.m. espuler hits of the week,

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p.m. Spanial Information perint. 6.30 mil Information period. 7.00 p.m. Hecky prvKTRMME,

7.16 p.m. Dialect programme Nicolano. .00 .. R. Asunade programme. 7.30 .m. Curservatory of Manle kulf hour. 4.30 pm. Ape Cement sponsorbip.

Apa Cement Orchestra. 8.45 p.m. Ligurine prommme. 9.00 m. Dance musle Toms Orientai GD 10.30 pin. Clone dewa.

Association, advocated

This is possible because the volume of purchasing power is only in part dependent upon gold supply. Central banks issue cre- dit beyond their holdings and commercial banks in turn balloon to go up this year. The two of gold can support several times Policy

This is the third Walker trial multiply this credit so one dollar previous ones, were punctured im-as much buying power. The seeking ways to lengthen the leg. mediately, the first being for Mr. possession of less gold therefore. "Fundamentally, the limitation Walker for Vice-President; the will call for a readjustment of and reduction of the weapons of accond bringing him forward to run world monetary policies. Profes-war depend upon the control of for the United States Senatorial sor Gregory feels that this change Industry," he said. For this ren- seat to succeed Senator Robert F. can be made without undue dis-son he opposed the National De- Wagner. Little notice was taken of turbance.

fence Act of 1920 in its attempt the former light, and the latter was

to provide instant mobilisation of shot down immediately by strong

He criticism.

also advocated

case

At the general conference, Mrs. industry. Elvira Fradkin, chairman of the abolition of aggressive weapons, committer

for international co- such as tanks and heavy artil operation to prevent war, held that Tery. abolition of war itself offers the only "real protection" for civilian populations against lethal gas at tacks.

to

Lieut.-Col. Charles G. Mettler, United States Army, expressed scepticism about attempts Mrs. Fradkin, who attended the nation, he said, can neglect its lengthen the conversion lag. No Geneva Disarmament Conference means of defence. added that she expects a recogni- however, moderation and publi He favoured, tion of this view to spur the naelty in industrial preparedness. tions to action when the confer- tion, she explained, is based on ence reassembles. Her convic-

Criticizes Japanese Aggression.

An economic approach to arms conversations with delegates.

and war was given by Prof. Arnold J. Toynbee of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, at his round table. war, he held, ie a chief agent in disintegration of the modern world economic order.

The feeling among Democrats generally here that this is no time to launch booms for Mayor Walker for some elective office. Those ob- servers hold that the present cue is for circumspection and watchful walling until Governor Roosevelt has acted in caso now before him. Action in this connexion is expected in a fortnight or three weeks. Meanwhile The Walker stands decidedly in the column of decisions first to be attended to on the Governor's calendar. He will have on Wednesday a rebuttal by Judge Samuel Seabury, chief consel of the legislative inquiry into the Walker-Tammany Mayoralty out of All efforts to devise means of which the ouster charges grew, togas defence for noncombatants Mechanized the Mayor's anawer. In a letter to such as subterranean passages for the Governor, Judge Seabury said city populations, filtered air he desired to Once more the English brig De points in the Mayor's written de-after extensive tests by the

respond to several passages, and so on have falled of the ground It had lost, and on ranke, which sunk off the Delafence, closing with the assurance ternational Red Cross, Mrs. Frad- Friday it was blowing strongware Capes in 1798, is the inspira-that he would not delay in the kin asserted." from the east and southeast. Since tion of salvaging parties lured by mutter. The Governor telegraphed then the rain has been incessant, the cargo of alleged gold and that he would and a large part of the Poochow silver bullion now lying on the bury's reply." plain is flooded to quite a depth. bottom of the bay off Cape Hen-

4.4

It was still blowing strong the

night of Thursday (25th) although

the barometer had recovered most

ROMANCE

SUNKEN TREASURE LURES. SALVAGERS

The Case Against Gas.

11-

came from Dr. T. 2. Koo, vico- A broadside against militarism

chairman of the World's Student Christian Federation, in his pu- await Judge Sea-chernical or bacteriological war recent trip to Manchuria, he said "Limitation cannot be applied to bliç. lecture. On the basis of a

No doubt the water will continue

The fact that inquiry cound in- fare. nor can reduction be that Japanese aggression has to rise, as there must have been a

tends to dispute certain assertions successful," she continued. The made that area the Alsace-Lor- heavy rainfall up country. It is party, said to be from Baltimore, belleved, of necessity prolong cen- to convert peace-time industries China la preparing for eventual salving in the Mayor's defence will, it is "conversion Ing," or time required raine of the Far East, and that to be hoped that the wind, rain,have arrived in Lowes. and cooler air will effectually brought with them maps They sideration of the case, particularly into war uses, is especially short recovery. He also expressed the drive away the last remnant of charts indicating the spot where in view of the fact that it may which gas la made. Therefore, It League report, with far-reaching in the case of chemicals from view that Japan will ignore the

the cholera.

lopeni.

Representatives of

and

load

the Mayor to offer a re-

rebuttal

W40 pointed out, thore fa no effects on all peace organisations absolute means of preventing a built up since the World War. nation at war from using this moana If necessity arises; henco paramount demand for

the Do Branke was supposed to have Bank. They The air is still thick with rum- with them documents obtained also brought Gura of impending changes in the from England regarding the ship's personnel of the Provincial history and cargo, estimated to be The salvagera already have ascer-the Government, and it will be almost worth £10,000,000 in treasure, tained that the present depth is abolishing war itself,

comfort when the changes ac-pirated from two Spanish galleons, now about 80 feet. Mr. Robertson tuntly take place, if they are one of which sank with the brig. voiced the belief that the brig is to tako place.

Other speakers agreed that the Meantime both

The documents show that the still in good condition, as the "conversion lag" cannot be loft governors and governed are in a brig went down in 74 feet of water documents show it was built of out of any consideration of arms

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