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JUNK SINKS IN

HARBOUR ... ·

CREW RESCUED BY POLICE

CUSTOMS INVOICE

HONGKONG OFFICE NOT TO BE RECOGNISED

Canton, Jan. 11. Under

instruction from tho Bouth-west Political Council, tho, Kwangtung Provincia!

THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1933.

NANKING ATTITUDE ON SHANHAIKWAN

CANNOT CONSIDER IT AS "LOCAL INCIDENT"

CORRESPONDENCE.

Dimming of Motor Lights

To the Editor, Hongkong

Telegraph.1

In

RADIO BROADCAST

PROGRAMME OF RECORDED MUSIC

From Z. B. W. on wavo-lengih of 866 metros (845 k/c).

6-8 p.m. European programme. 1-6 p..

Nanking, Jan. 11. During the early hours of this

Considerable interest has been

Sir,-Permit mo в красо Govern-aroused here over the departure morning a cargo junk, loaded with some 300 picula of sand, sprang ment to-day issued an order to all to-night of Mr. Liu Tsung-chich, your valuable columns to solicit a leak near Stonecutters' Island Government offices under its con-vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, the aid of the readers of your and sank, the members of the crew trol stating that imports appended for Pelping by train. While off-popular paper to clear up a point or two on the local traffic regula- being rescued by a police launch with the invoice of the Chinees In- cial circles decline to comment on

tions. patrolling the vicinity.

voice Oleo at Hongkong will not the nature of his mission, it is A report of the mishap was bo permitted to pass the Customs. learned that the vice-Minister's made to the police by Lam Tal, The Council, the order anys, de- main mission will be to inform the steereman, who stated that he had left Lam Chung, in Chinese clares the establishment of the many Hsueh Jang of the Govern

Chinese. Invoice Offico at Hong Shanhaikwan affair.

attitude regarding the territory at 11.80 last night for kong by the Ministry of Finance The Government's attitude, it is Tai Kok Taul, and whilst off

as illegal, because the regula understood, although desiring no Stonecutters Island the boat

tions first proclaimed by the further aggravation, remains firm began to look. By the time it had Executive Yuan deal with invoico in its stand that the Japanese of roached half way between Sham shulpo and Stonecutters, it sank issued only by Chinese consulatescupation of Shanhaikwan in which lighted siroots of a town there generals abroad to exports for thousands of Chinese civilians were China and have no provisions con- killed, cannot be considered as a cerning the opening of a Chinese "local incident."

Shanbal Invoice Office.

6.18-7 p.m. Variety. kwan affair must be considered whole Sino-Japancso

completely.

The crew, fonsisting of five steeranian, fokin besides the acrambled into the boat's sampan or clung to planks which they found floating in the water, until rescued by a police launch.

FIRE PREVENTION ON LINERS

FRENCH MINISTER'S

PROPOSALS

Paris, Jan. 12.

mont's

Tho

A relay of the Revellers' Dance Or- I am not well acquainted with chestra from the Hongkong Hotel the local trafle regulations but I Roof Garden by courtesy of the know that in the Strafts Sottle-Management (During the intervals ments metor vehicles are usually recorded muste will bo broadcast from lights in town, unless they are prohibited from using their head- the Studio).

6-8 p.m. A programme of Victor "dimmed." The proper lights to

& Brunswick records,,/

6-6.18 p.m. The argument is that in the well- use are the cowl or fender lamps.

Daphnle ot Chloo-Suite No. 2 (Ravel), Boston Symphony

Orchestra under the direction of Serge Koungovitzky,

7143/7144.

Vecal Duet-I Don't Kind Walkin''ta

the Rain, Vocal Duot Wonder How it Feels. Gems-The Band Wagon

Cotton and Morphous. 4875.

Victor Young and the

Brunswick Orchestra. 0172.

is no necessity for dazzling the oncoming driver with one's bright lights. The small lamps serve to indiente the presence of a vehicle "Considering that most of the part of the gooda shipped from Hongkong are question now awaiting settlement in motion which is all that is necessary, because one can 800 From the interior of China," then the lands of the League of one way out without difficulty

Nations. order states, "It is unnecessary to: secure an invoice when they are) chich intends to stay in Pelping for street-lamps, etc. Honce if you song-I Cried for You.

It is learned that Liu Taung-with the illumination from the transhipped to Canton. Foreign goods which are already covered a considerable time, at least, until forgot to put on your lights in Song-I Can't Believe That It's You. by an invoice issued by a Chinese the North China crisis is over.

Reuter. consulate and which are shipped) to China via Hongkong have no necessity to secure Invoice at that) colony.

At Chinwangtao.

Chinwangtao, Jan. 11. A Chinese spy from Manchukuo was executed to-day.

A visit by Router's special corres-

"Since there la no provision for The Georges Phillipar and a Chinese Invoice Office at Heng-pondent to the Chinese lines reveal Atlantique disasters are expected kong, the invoice fee of five cus-ed well constructed defence works toms gold unita levied by that of and a good system of communica- profoundly to affect the construc-

on tions but it is obvious that Ho Chu- tion of French liners, in accord-fice is an additional burden

merchanto and the general public. kus's scanty forces will not be able ance with comprehensive recom-

of Marine to Parliament.

The recommendations involve the almost complete abolition of wood, the fire-proofing of all ear- peta, awnings, metal casing and electric cables, while all vessels over 10,000 tons will be required to have fire bridges and two wirelcan installations.

town the traffle police point it

Connie Borwell. 0207. out to you, you rectify the mie-Orchestral-Bohemian Romance. take and drivo on; and that is Orchestral My Memories,, the end of the story.

Some time last year I had the misfortune to be driving a car along some of the well-lighted streets of Victoria without lights, The case went as far as a Police Court and a fine, for this minor "offence."

Without endeavouring to argue

seems obvious that the police in Ifongkong obey the letter rather than the spirit of the law, in taking such a serious view of the matter.

The A. & P. Gypsies, 4903, Humorous Trio-Somecno Stolo

Gabriel's Horn. Humorous Tris-Jig Time.

The Three Koya. 0389.

Orchestral-Little Grey Home in the orchestral My Little Persian Rose,

West.

Anglo-Persians. 6008. Song In a Shanty in Old Shanty

Town.

Dello Baker. 6369. 7 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quota- tations, Selected London & New York Stock Quotations, etc.

7.15-7.32 p.m. Wand of Youth-Suite No. 1

(Elgar, Op. la),

London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Edward Elgar. 0470/0472.

mendations made by the Minister All Government offices under the to hold the large area under their the pros and cons of the case, it Song-As Long as Love Lives On.

provincial government are hereby control against a determined attack superior and better equipped notified that Imports shall be ad-y mitted in the same manner as be-army-Reuter.

Conference Fruitless. fore November 1, 1932."-Central'

Chinwangtao, Jan. 11. Presk

The situation here is easier.

I hope I am not accused of in- General Ho Chu-kuo's representa-sulting the intelligence of the tive met the local Japanese com- motorists of Hongkong if I state mander yesterday but the deli- that the question of efficient berations were without result though it in evident that the Chi-illumination without dazzle has not yet been solved, and so it is лено ато ready to go to great the duty of every motorist to be lengths to maintain pence.

The Japanese capture of Chiu- considerate to the others by the menkow Paas has been confirmed. discriminating, use of his head- lamps, but it appears that one runs the risk of being fined by so doing in Hongkong. To a motorist in the real sense of the word it

If Parliament agreca, these reforma will also be applied to existing liners--Reuter.

SZECHUEN WAR THREAT.

LIU WEN-HUI 'PREPARES FOR "COME BACK"

Nanking, Jan. 11.. Civil warfare which came to an

-Reuter.

7.32-8 p.m. Dance Musle Fox Trot-One Little Word Led to Fox Trot-Sentimental Gentleman

Another.

from Georgia.

Isham Jonen & lis

Orchestra. 24009. Fox Trot-Three on a Match. Fox Trot-Here's Hoping.

Paul Whiteman & Bis

Orchestra. 24080.

CHAMBER'S TRIBUTE.gives pleasure to see the number Fox Trot-Banking on the Weather.

of considerate drivers in Hong Waitz-Masquerade, REFERENCE TO THE LATE kong who either "dim" or dip

Ted Black & His their lights when confronted with

Orchestra. 24046. another vehicle. (In this respect Fox Trot-Deep Sea Low Down. the omnibus drivers are almost Fox Trot-Play That Hot Guitar. perfect.)

Ted Weems & His Orchestra. 24063. 8 p.m. Local Time & Weather

8.3.10.30 p.m. Chineso Studio Con- 10.30 p.m. Rugby Press News, 10.35 p.m. Close Down.

Report

BRITISH TRADE

WITH ARGENTINA ond a month age is again threaten-

ing Szeehuen. MISSION LEAVES FOR The capital is considerably dis- turbed by the press reports of the LONDON

intention of General Liu Wen-hul,

MR. HO IU the ousted London, Jan. 11.

Governor, to atage a A mission headed by Dr. Julio counter offensive, with the object

Warm tributes to the keen aup Chengtu Roca, Vice-President of Argen- of recapturing

and port from the late Mr. Ho lu re- tina, sailed for London to-day from driving the allied forces to East ceived by the Chinese Chamber of I am sure every one knows how Buenos Aires in the liner Arlanza, Szechuen.

Commerce were expressed by the difficult it is sometimes to be The main purpose of the mission

General Chang Chun received Chamber's chairman, Mr. Wong aware whether the small lamps is to return the visits paid to the representative of the various Kwong-tin, at the monthly meet-nre "on" when travelling through cert. Argentina by the Prince of Wales Szechuen commandera and confer- ing yesterday afternoon. Before the well-lit sections of the city, in 1926 and 1931.

red with them regarding possible commencing the business of the as the only Indication in some developments in. Szechuan pro- meeting the chairman asked those enses is the small area of reflect- vince. It is learned that Generalf present to stand in allence for ed light on the mudguard,, and Chang Chun has already despatch-three minutes in memory of the this is too often lost in the Sur ed a telegram to General Liu Wen- late Mr. Ho Yu, who was a found-rounding brilliant Illumination, hui plending that he adandon theer and for the last 20 years an alleged counter offensive plane. Executive Committee and General Committee member of the Cham- ber, and also in memory of the late Mr. Yu Kwan-sun, who was also a founder, and who died last month.

At the conclusion of the official visit, thero will be discussions with the British Governnient on trade relations between the two countries.—British 'Wireless.

SIR JOHN SIMON RETURNS

ENCOUNTERS FOG ON

LANDING

London, Jan, 11.

Reuter.

London, Jan. 10. The South African exchange rate is quoted at £96-£90 per £100 sterling. -British Wireless,

Letters of condolence will be sent to the two-families.

DAY BY DAY: NEWS IN BRIEF

TO ENDEAVOUR TO WORK UPON

All records in the above European

programmes are kindly supplied by Messin. Tsang Fook Plano Co.

The Studio programme between 5.30 p.m. may, on any day be re- placed by a relay from England, it reception of the latter happens to bo good.. ·

EMPIRE PROGRAMME.

Finally, I would like to point out that very few cars are fitted with "finger-tip control Imagine the danger present of fumbling at the instrument board for the "dimmer" switch, whilst keeping an eye on To-day's broadcast from G.S.D., the road, when another vehicle Daventry transmitting on a WAVO- approaches, and again after it has length of 25.28 metres (11,805 k/c). passeil. And all too often the The programme will be relayed by switch is situated at the side-re.

ZBW if conditions are satisfactory. mote from the driving sent. Hence Instrumental Music.

5.30 p.m. Big Ben; Madrigals and it can be understood if some

0 p.m. The Gershom Parkington motorists in Hongkong do not re- Quintet. turn the courtesy by "dimming" 0.45 p.m. Talk. "The Week in lights when shown it by the on- Westminster," by Miss Thelma coming driver. Personally I would Cazalet, M.P

7pm. Song Recital by Muriel Gale (Contralto):

Bright in the Ring of Words.

Vaughan Williama Vaughan Williams. The Arrow and the Song, Balfe. At the mid Hour of Night.

Cowen. Ring out, wild Bells.

Edgar Bainton. 7.15 p.m. The News. 7.30 p.m.

Close Down.

Sir John Simon, who has been recuperating in Monte Carlo, re-

A paper on "Engineering Metal- turned to London to-day. During THE VULGAR WITH FINE SENSE, IS lurgy will be read by Mr. S. Simpson A brief stay in Paris ke called | LIKE ATTEMPTING TO NEW BLOCKS at the Institution of Engineers and rather leave mino "on" than run.

WITH A RAZOR~Pope,

on the French Prime Minister, AL. Paul Boncour, at the Elysce,

There was fog at Croydon when Sir John arrived and the air liuer in which he travelled had to circle round the aerodrome several times before landing with the aid of rockets, British Wircless.

AID TO HOTELS.

TOURIST CONFERENCE

IN SESSION

Mr. Ng Sze-kwong, the former ten- nis champion of the Colony, is being married to-day. The reception takes place at the Gloucester Building at

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Shipbuilders on Thursday next, January 19, at 545 pm.

the

Because of the Illness of Chinese Chamber of Commerce secre- tary, Mr. Lee Wen-kam, Mr. Chan Hing-au has been appointed acting Secretary pending Mr. Lee's recovery.

Members of St. Andrew's Club are rominded that the fourth annun Mr. A. E. Lauro, representative for ordinary general meeting will be held, UFA-Gaumont British Pictures Dis- in St. Andrew's Church Hall, Kow-tributors International Films (China) loon, to-night at pin.

Ltd, arrived by the s.8. Conte Verile and in staying at the Hongkong Hotel,

The dance arranged by the Prison Branch of the M.C.L. to take place

Dr. J. S. Knukle of the Union

the risk of being fined again.

I would like very much to hear what the readers of your valuable: paper have to say on this subject of local interest.

APA KHABAR.

RELIEF NECESSARY

FOR CHINESE MERCHANTS IN OUTER MONGOLIA

Shanghal, Jan. 11.

at Lane, Crawford's Restaurant to-Theological College, Canton, will de

has been postponed, liver three lectures at the Chinese The National Chamber of Com- wing to the event clashing with the Y. M. C. A Bridges Street, on morce has petitioned the Govern- naval boxing tournament.

January 13 to 15, at 8 pm. on the ment urging the immediate initia following subjectsSelenco

and tion of negotiations with the So--

morrow night London, Jan. 11. The stabilisation of prices at European kotela, and creation of a system of International exchange

Whilst dynamiting fish at Nam Ho, Religion (for studenta); Jesus and coupons available in any hotel in in Chinese territory on Tuesday last Religion (for Christians); the Worldviet Government as regards re- any European country, were the a fiskerinan, Ho Fuk, received in and Religion (for Christians and non-

lief to Chineso merchants in Out- main subjects discussed at the Juries to his legs, thighs and wrist Christians).

er Mongolia as they have suffered European Tourist Conference and was brought to the Kowloon

severely following the soverance. Hospital for treatment in the even-

of Sino-Soviet relations.

which has opened in Nice.

A proposal to establish an Inter- national Bank with the object of furnishing funds to hotel-keepers faced with difficulty owing to de- pression, was also discussed. Our Oton Correspondent.

FRENCH BUDGET.

PROPOSALS ADOPTED BY

CABINET

ing.

It is stated that the Chinese loss in Outer Mongolia in recent years has exceeded $40,000,000 and

The Roadside Fire.

KZRM PROGRAMME.

To-day's Broadenst from Manila:

5.00 p.m.-Studio Music.

5.45 p.m.-Health talk by Dr. Rebecca Parish.

0.00 p.m.-Studio Music, 4.10 p.m-Spanish Informational Period.

6.80 p.m.-English Informational

Period.

7.00 pm-University of the Philip plaes Students' Council Programme.

7.30 p.m-Studlo Roquesta--Tito Gonzales,

7.45 p.m.--Rockno Programme. 8.00 p.m.-L. R. Aguinaldo Pro-

gramme.

8.30 p.m.-Apo Cement Programme, 8.46 p.m.-Stock Quotations. 8.50 p.m.-Opern Night. 10.80 p.m.-Close down.

INDIAN DISORDERS.

BRITISH TROOPS RESTORE. QUIET AT ALWAR

Alwar, Jan. 11. The arrival of the British troops

The gala night in the Rose Room of the Peninmuta Hotel, which will be extended to 1 a.m. on Saturday next, Chan Ming-lok, alias Chan Yuen Tal- Miss Rita Bell, the beautiful singing merchants are unable to bear the

Clar Yuet-ting (or King) alice promises to be as usual a big success. tong, who tradot as Hip Wo Tal, at ingenue, who has been rocured as an 227, Wing Lok Street, and who died added attraction this week, drew big burden any longer unless afford- on April 9th, 1992, laft entata valued and delighted nudiences for the lasted rollef. The chamber also urges nt $33,600. Probate to the will has three months at tho Canidrome, the conclusion of a mutually pro- been granted to his eldest son, Chan Shanghai. It is something now to tective trade agreement with the Taan-wah, and his widow, Chan see and hear auch delightful numbers Soviet and the construction of the Cheung shi.

as done by Rita Bell, and she should Kalganurga Railway to facilitate give an entertainment out of the trade, The engaging personality of Lily ordinary in the Colony, Christine, played by Corinne Grifiths,

A Japanese report from Chang- and the polished Rupert performance

A young native of Mauritius, named chun says Manchukue has made of Colin Clive, keep interest alive Joseph Lilo, appeared bafora Mr. arrangements to open a consulato The Cabinet has unanimously showing at the King's Theatre. It Court this morning when he was sulate at Blagoveschenak, Is al- through the Michael Arlon flim now Wynne-Jones' at the Central Police at Chita. The Manchukuo Con- adopted M. Cheron's budget pro- missen being a brilliant film only be committed to the House of Detention ready functioning-Reutor's Spe-on Monday has considerably improv posals, but there will be no bor- rowing. The Government will not, without reservation. It is difficult, cording

cause one cannot accept its situations on a charge of being a vagrant. Accial. therefore, fall through internal for instance,

to Detective Surgeant C. to believe that Laly Mottram, the defendant recolved a dissensions as rumoured.

Christine's cricketor-husband could be letter from an uncle named Raphael: The proposals will be submit-beguiled away by the blonde actress Thompson In Bwatow informing him ted to Parlament on Tuesday, played by Margaret Bannerman, who, that he had started business, and fa- The Government is not yet accure almost, if such things The defendant secured the necessary chukuo, is prominently mentioned and adjoining villages have left to be quite candid, photographs badly viting the defendant to join him. Goneva as representative of Man- The civil population at Ramgarh as the Socialists, whose support as this are overlooked, it is a highly money for his passage to Swalow, as a strong candidate for the Man- their homes In order to give the the Government noede,. are entertaining picture,, Lily Christine's but on arrival was unable to locate vehemently opposed to cuta in Greek friend and Rupert's wife are his uncle. He approached the British chukuo's ministership to Japan troops a free hand to Civil Service salarles-Router. mitior rolos splendidly handled, Consul who sont him to 11ongkong. Reuter.

affected zone--Router.

Paris, Jan. 11.

ed the critical situation that had arison following the fighting bo tween the State troops and Moo rebels at Govindgarh. No further Ting Shih-yuan who is now in clashes have been reported.

Changchun, Jan, 11.

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