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FUNERAL OF MR- HO IU

HUGE CROWD PAYS

LAST RESPECTS.

*THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

NANKING LEADERS

NOT EXCITED.

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The situation is being widely discussed at all public and social

JEHOL OBJECTIVE.

Mr. Tan Yu-jon, Chief Secretary of the Central Political Council, who arrived in Shanghal yesterday, expressed the view that the im- mediate object of tho Japanese) is to cover the base of the Great military activities at Shanhalkwan Wall while they work along it from the south as part of their military plan for the seizure of Jehol.

Mr. Sun Fo, who will assume the Yuan in a few days, expressed no poat of President of the Legislative aurprise at hostilities.

the outbreak of

CHINA MUST FIGHT.

The late Dr. Wilhelm Caso, and ex-Chancellor, whose death oc› former German shipping magnate curred yesterday.

DRAMATIC ESCAPE AT SHANGHAI

A crowd of about two thousand people attended the funeral of the late Mr. Ho Iu, compradore of the Mercantile Bank, hold at Yat Pit Ting in Kennedy Town'this after-functions. noon. The huge attendance and the presence of the hundreds of representatives of leading com mercial associations and trade guilds with which the late Mr. Ho was associated, testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held by the business com munity.

Long before the arrival of the cortage, which left the deceased's residence in Macdonnell Road in the morning, accompanied by the chief mourners and numerous close relatives and friends, Yat Pit Ting was crowded with people assembled to attend the religious service. The Boy Scouts group attached to the South China Athletic Association, with which the decoased formerly served as Chairman, and students from tho free schools, which the late Mr. Ho Iu maintained after his Into father, Mr. Ho Fook, were included In the cortogo. Native bankers

OFFICIAL. and mombers of the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange, executives of effective way for China to check He emphasised that the only

Shanghai, Jan. 3. the Chinese Chamber of

With regard to Chang Chun Com this further turn of alarming de-Kwang, Chairman of the National merce, and the Sugar Merchants' velopments was through meeting Salvation Association, who had Association wore also presont, to-military force by military force.been missing for a number of days, gether with the Chinese staff of Reuter. the Mercantile Bank, Jardine,

a Chinese report states that Chang Matheson and Co., the Hongkong

is now safe in a Shanghai hospi Ital, and Shanghai Banking Corpora- tion. Messrs. E. D. Sassoon, and Monsre, Yua Leo Yuon.

Among the chief mourners were the widow and children of the de- ceaned as well as his brothers, in- cluding Messrs. Ho Leung Ho Kwong, Ho Ki and Dr. S. C. Ho and their cousins, E. Ho Tung and Robert Ho Tung, junior.

Dr. C. C. Wu, formerly Minister to the United States and Nanking the Japanese actions were in a Minister for Foreign Affairs, said i cordance with the programme of her military authorities.

FRENCH ATTITUDE.

Paris, Jan. 3.

SALVATION SÓCIETY

French policy in regard to the For some time great anxiety was should be, left in the hands of the Salvation Association, as he had Sino-Japanese issue remains, as it felt for the head of the National League, although the Socialist before his disappearance, received Journal Populaire again urges that a number of letters warning him Japan should be threatened with against continuing his anti-Japa- an economic boycott-Reuter.

nese activities. One of the let- tera was addressed to him by the Red Clothes Society and another by the so-called Sino-Japanese Al- his life if he should refuse to dis- continue participation in the work of the Association.

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Also in attendance were the Hon. DE VALERA CONFIDENT |ilance, threatening to do harm to Sir Henry Pollock, Mr. Justice Wood, the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotownil, the Hon. Mr. S. W. Tao, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, Mr. Li Yau-taun, Mesar. J. B. Ross, Manager of the Mercantile Bank, M. K. Lo, R. N. Drake, J. R. Swalca, J. O. Remedies, P. Tester, D. Abraham, Tang Shiu- kin, Chan Lim-pak, Kong E. Shuen, Kan Tung-po, Lo Choung-ahiu, 1am Woon-tong, Li Jor-shun, Mok Ying-

day to discuss the latest political developments, particularly the proposal adopted at the meeting called by the Lord Mayor last week.

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THE LONDON TORY OUTLOOK.

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few dangers for them at pre- sent. There is, the Journal.” ro- marks, no doubt that a political battle is developing in Eastern Asla' which will deeply influence European politics,

BOX IN EARS.

The Borsen Zeitung declares that French and Czecho-Slovakian factories are turning out weapons and ammunition wholesale for China and Japan.

The Tages Zeitung considers the events at Shanhaikwan to bo "n terrible box in the care for Chinn and no less so for the Longue, which will await with mixed feel ings the inevitable protest from Nanking."

This Journal believes that the League and America are to be shown clearly, by this latest military operation, that Tokyo la acting without the slighest regard for the Geneva resolutions, solely in accord- ance with vital Japanese inter- ests-Reuter.

CHINESE WEDDING.

DAUGHTER OF MR. EU TONG-SEN MARRIED

A distinguished gathering of local residents was presont at Gloucester Building yesterday afternoon at the wedding ro. coption following the marriage

millionaire of Singapore, and Mr. of Miss Julia Eu, third daughter of Mr. Eu Tong-son, the multi-

Percy Pak Shu-kwan, son of Mr. bridegroom is the grandson of Pak Kung-uam of Canton, The Mr. Kwok Slu-lau, the well-known local merchant.

Mr. Kwok Yan executed the duty of best man, while Miss Lilian Eu was bridesmaid. '

the revolver point. The following ed him into a waiting motor-car at and happiness:

day he was bound and gagged and piled, thanking

Mr. Pak Shu-kwan suitably re-

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DANCE MUSIC FROM' THE STUDIO

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430-7 p.m. Chinese programme, 6-6.15 p.m. Children's Concert. 7-10.30 p.m.-European programme.

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Selected London Stock Quotations, etc.

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The ard Instalment of a series of recordings of "The Trial of Vivienne. Ward" by courtesy of the Management of the King's Theatro and the Fox Film Corporation.

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7.15-9 p.m.

Band-Iolanthe (Sullivan)-Selection. Band Pirates of Penzanco-Bolection

(Sullivan).

Band of H. M. Coldstream Guards.

C1808. Songs-(a) Old Conirades (Teike)

(b) Boys of the Old Brigado (Barri). Peter Dawson (Bass-Baritano). C204D. Orchestral-Old Time Songs.

Jack Hylton and His Orch, C1081. Band H.M.S. Pinaforo-Selection

(Sullivan).

Baad of H.M. Coldstream Guards. C1283. Chorus-Songs of Good Cheer (arr.

Byng),

Light Opera Malo Chorus. C2161. Band A Musical Switch (arr,

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Mary Lewis (Soprano). 1140.

Band-Patience-Selection Chorus Stephen Foster Melodies.

Nat Shilkret and the Salon Group. €1657.

(Sullivan).

Bard of H.M. Coldstream Gyards. C1274.

Song The Feral Dance (Moss).

Peter Dawson (Bate-Baritone). C1318.

0-10.30 p.m. Dance Music.. Fox Trat-Sometime in Summertime.

Los Reisman and Kla ́Orchestra. Fox Trot-That's Living!

Duke Ellington and His Cotton Club Orchestra. 22014.

Loung Sai-wa, Dr. S. To Wong, Lo the elements concerned will co-was then taken to a small boat. Chow for his speech and all the Fox Trot Peany for Your

Sir Shou-son Fox Trot-Marianna.

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In proposing the toast of the happy couple Sir Shou-son Chow Waring's Pennsylvanians, 22914. said that the bridegroom was Fox Trot-Sauggled on Your According to the story related educated at the Canton Christian Fox Trot-How Can You Say You

Shoulder. Chang Chun Kwang in an inter College, and was related to Mr. abducted by four armed thugs, but while the bride's father Mr. Eu Fox Trot Just Once for All Time. view at the hospital, Chang was Kwok Siu-lau, s old

Love Mo. friend, Jack Denny and His Orchestra. 22916. escaped after refusing to pay the Tong-son, was equally popular in

Waltz Live, Laugh and Love. ransom demanded by his captors. business circles in Hongkong and.

Ray Noble and His New Mayfair kwat, Chan Tin-son, Tool Pe-min, The Cosgrave Party Conferencea party of armed agents who forcing the young couple prosperity Fox Trot-Keep a Song in Your Soul.

On Friday, ho was confronted by Singapore. He concluded by wish- For Trot-The River and Mc.

Orch: 22904. R. Pestonji, Lo Yam-ahuen, Mok finally passed a resolution wel Hing, Tam Shiu-hong, Ma Chi-coming the Lord Mayor's proposal loong, S. M. Churn, C. G. Anderson, and expressing the hope that all Yuk-tong, Li Po-kwai, Chau Yue-operate in implementing it. teng, Fung Houng-un, Chiu Chao-

Finally, he managed to find a knife guests for their presence and for FIGHTING SPEECH. fan and numerous others.

with which ho cut the ropes with the numeroue Thousands of floral wreaths were Mr. Cosgrave in u

which he was bound, and rushed to him and his wife. the deck. Without resistance he nent by the local trade guilds, firma speech said: "The Fianna Fall is overcame the two guards waiting and friends of the deceased, in- on the run before the people's cluding one from Mr. Hu Han-min, wrath and their own accumulated outside and pushed them over- former President of the Nonking follies shirking all responsiblli- board. Subsequently ho made his way to Hangchow where friends assisted him to return home. He added that his party were convinced that adherence to the l Mr. Chang is now in hospital re- Treaty with Britain was neces-cuperating from the effects of his sary for Ireland's economic salva-imprisonment and subsequent ex- tion, although their

far perlences-Reuter. revision of the various financial settlements with Britain strong.

Legislativo Yuan.

CANTON POLICE

DESERTER

GAOL FOR CLOTHING THEFT

Described by the prosecution as a deserter from the Canton Police, a Chinese who appeared before Mr. Schofield at the Contral Police Court this morning was sentenced to nine months' hard labour on three different counts of theft of clothing from Chinese dwelling houses.

The defendant was arrested by Mr. Ho Loung's chaffeur on New Year's Day when in the act of stealing tools from Mr. Ho's motor car outside his residence, in Ken- nedy Road,

After being taken to the Police Station enquiries were made and the clothing mentioned in the three charges wore discovered in the defendant's house. He later admitted that they had been stolen and took the police to find the com- plainants.

A charge of attempted theft from Mr. Họ Loung o motor car was dropped by the police on the defendant entering a plea of not guilty.

COTTON & WHEAT

LATEST NEW YORK QUOTATIONS

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fighting

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After ending the economic war, their first efforts would be the negotiation of a trade agreement with Britain.-Reuter.

DE VALERA PANICKY?

presents went to

THE VOLUNTEERS.

Don Azpiazu and His Havana Casins

Thoughts.

Orch: 22923. Waltz-Falling in Love Again. Waltz-Two Hearts. Johnny Hamp and His Orch: 22638. Fox Trot-With All my Heart. Fox. Trot You Didn't Have to

Tell, Me.

The Troubadours. 22031, ORDERS FOR MACHINE GUN Fox Trot-Stopping Into Love

COMPANY

Collinstone. Leo Reisman, and His Orchestra.. Paul Whiteman and His Orch: 22913. Tango Tango Americano. Fox Trot-Just a Gigolo. Fox Trot-I'm Alona Because I Love You.

The Company will parade at full strength on Friday, dih January at 5.30 p.m. in mufti at Volunteer Headquarters to receive Camp pay. No pay will be disbursed after that Loo Reisman and His Orch. 22000. asked to see that every man in their Fox Trot-Lady, Play Your Platoon turns up.

BRITAIN'S TOLL OF dato and Platoon Commanders are Fox Trot Mama Ines.

THE ROAD

BIG EFFORT TO MEET SITUATION

London, Jan. 3.

Company Dance-Owing to Chinese New Year the Company Danco has been postponed from Saturday, 28th January to Saturday, 4th February at London, Jan. 3.

9.16 p.m. at Mesars. Lane, Crawford, Ltd. Full particulars are being cir With the prospect of a general

cularized to all members of the Com election in the Irish Free State In

pany who are naked to give their sup- three weeks time, following upon As a sequal to conferences be-port In arder to make the dance as Mr. De Valera's sudden action, tween the Ministry of Transportuccessful as usual. announced early this morning, and the various road-users or will be held at Fanling on Sunday, Machine Gun Competition-This Dublin to-day embarked on a ganisations, a new scheme has 15th January and Platoon Command- period of intensive political been evolved whereby it is hoped ers are asked to warn their teams in activity.

eventually to lessen the number readiness for that date. Particulara The Lord Mayor of Dublin, of accidents on the roads. The of this Competition should be sub. Alderman Byrne, the Independent sytem provides for the collection mitted by Platoon Comniandero on Member of Dall for the City Divi- of much fuller information regard. Friday, 8th January after the pay slon of Dublin. has issued ing all accidents than has hitherto

parade,

E. J. R. Mitchell, (Captain) 0, C.; statement describing the dissolu- been available.

Machine Gun Company: All detulis regarding every ac- tion as a panicky move with a

Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps. view to taking the other parties weather and the road, the

eldent, including the state of the by surprise and preventing him from materialiaing his plan for and sex of the driver, the longth of his or her driving experience, the organisation of a party the age of car, the condition of embracing all protreaty parties,

He declared omphatically that otherwise of n

the tyres, the employment or notwithstanding the short time on the hondlamps, will be collat- dimming device before the election, he is going ed and analysed with a view to on with his pinna for a National possible alterations of the traffic Party-British Wireless.

regulations--British Wircloss.

ago

ANNUAL SOCIAL.

FANCY DRESS AFFAIR AT KOWLOON

the Kowloon Union Church Young The annual fancy dress social of Peoples' Society was held at the Union Church hall tast night and was attended by a large gathering including members of the St. Andrew's Club. Arrangements vere made by a committee of which Mr. A. Mitchell was chairman and the M. C. was Mr. J. R. Leib.

Miss M. White and Miss P. McCaw A fancy dress parade judged by was held during the evening, the winners being Mr. R. Wong and Miss Ruth Tagram. Other.prizes Tho Credit Foncier d'Extreme were won by Mr. A. Mitcholl and Orient, agents for the Union Fire Mr. R. Wong. Aceldont and General Insurapco The P. and O. liner Soudan, from Company of Paris, aro distributing Shanghai, is due hero at 6 am, onnent diaries for 1933. Friday.

DAY BY DAY: NEWS IN BRIEF LIVING IN AN AGE OF EXTRAOR.; The maximum temperature during DINARY EVENTS AND REVOLUTIONS, I the part month was reached on HAVE LEARNED FROM THENCE THIS Christmas Day, with 77 degrees, and TRUTH, WHICH I DESIRE MIGHT THUS

the minimum the 7th, with 47 do- Mesure. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz DE COMMUNICATED TO POSTERITYIztered at the Botanic Gardens was greas. The rainfall for December re- have received the following quota-THAT ALL IS VANITY WHICH IS NOT 1.29 inchon, of which 1.49 fall on the tions on the New York cotton and HONEST, AND THAT THERE 19 NO 18th, and 2.82 on the 19th, wheat exchanges for yesterday:

SOLAD WISDOM BUT IN REAL PIETY.--- Evelyn's Epitaph.

January

March

May

July October December Spot

Cotton

Opening. Closing

Rarge

Rango 5.02-5.92 5.04-5.04 6.01-0.01 6,00-6,00 0.14-0.16 6.11-0.11

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May

44%

January

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September

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Havana Novelty Orchestra. 225. Fox Trot-There's a Tear for Fox Trot-You Darlin

Every Smile in Hollywood.

Blue Steelo and His Orch: Fox Trot-There's a Blue Note in

22436.

Paul Whitoman and His Orch: 22878.

my Love Song, Fox Tret-Oro Little Quarrel.

Fox Trot-Drums in my Heart

The High Hatters. Fox Trot-Kinda Like You.

Waltz Miss You in the Evening. Leo Relaman and His Orch: 22015. Waltz-Kiss Me Goodnight, George Olsen and His Musle. 22036. 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.

10.35 p.m. Closo Down. All records in the above European Messrs. S. Moutrie and Co. programmes are kindly supplied by

The Studio programme, may on any day, between 5.30 and 7.15 p.m. ba replaced by a rolay from England, reception of the latter happens to be good,

EMPIRE PROGRAMME. Today's broadcast from G.S.D. length of 25.28 metres (11,865 kc.), Daventry transmitting on a wave Zaw if conditions are satisfactory. The programme will be relayed by

Ben. Ballad Concert.

6.80 p.m. Time Signal from Big

6 p.m. Dance Music. 6.45 p.m. Talk: Reading and Everyday Life, by E. M. Delafield.

7pm. Dance Music 7.15 p.m. Nova Bulletin.

KZRM PROGRAMME. To-day's broadcast from Manila; Now La Loma Cabaret Orchestra.

6.00 pm-Tea Dance Programme

Period.

0.10 p.m-Spanish Informational Informational Dialect Pro- gramma Ilongo-Fanny Calvin,

6.80 p.m-English Period.

7.00 pm-Studio

For carrying out blasting opera-soprano.. The fortnightly mooling of the tons outside of the regulation hour, Two enson of small-pox, one case Sanitary Board was held yesterday representative of Lee Sang, con-

7.15 pmSpanish Presentation. of typhoid and two cases of menin-afternoon, the business transacted be. tractors, was fined $20 by Mr. Beho-

7.46 p.Musical Souvenirs. gitis were reported to the health au- ing purely formal. Mr. G.R. Sayer, fleld at the Central Police Court to-gramme Ludivina Gonzales, soprano, 8.00 pm-Studio Cebuano Pro- thorities during the three days ended the President, was in the chair, the day. Sergt. Clathere, who prosocuted, en Monday, January 2.

othors present being the Hon. Mr. said a charge was fired at ten minutes Club-Kay Rowo-Mic" Maater,

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