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ICE HOUSE ST. PROPERTY

LAND INVESTMENT PROFITS

TRAFFIC CASES IN

COURT

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1933.

SEVERAL OFFENDERS

FINED

TO-DAY'S MEETING Polleo Court this morning and was

The results of the last eight month's werking in the Gloucester Building were considered antis- factory stated the Hon. Mr, J. J. Paterson, presiding at the annual ahareholder's meeting of the Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co. Ltd., this morning.

The Chairman also reported no that, at present, they had

to let outside vacant promisce

even Gloucester Building and

In there the vacant office spacu comparatively small,

no

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH. Addressing the Meeting, the Chairman said: There are great differences on the debit side of our Profit and Losa Account to comment ab compared call for

On the with the previous year. credit side you will notice a reduc tion in Interest on mortgages of about $250,000, which is, however, more than made up by increased rentals and profit on Gloucester Building, Besidential.

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Turning to the Assets side of the Balance Sheet you will several new headings. "Furniture and Fixtures," "Stock in Hand and In Ad in Transit," "Payments vanco" and "Lift Renewals." The three former are a result of our trading in the Residential portion of Gloucester Bailding and the fourth item ja to cover Improve- ments to several lifts, a large item being spread over three yours.

During the year we disposed of two old, buildings In lee House Street at a profit of $322,526.67.

NO VACANT PREMISES.

I am happy to be able again to report that at present we have no vacant premises to let outside Gloucester Building and

even there the amount of vacant office space is comparatively small and steadily being reduced.

It is proposed to pay Final Dividend of $2 per share, absorbing $600,000 and making with the Interim Dividend a total of $4 per share for the year.

Mr. V. Krogh-Moc appeared bo- fore Mr. Schofield at the Central

fined $15 for driving a motor car along that portion of Konnedy Road which la closed to traffle.

In prosecuting the driver of a motor lorry for dangerous driving, Sergeant Dall informed his Wor- ship that he was following the torry along Connaught Road West. The defendant overtook another lorry and drew to the aide of the rond where he stopped suddenly. The lorry which had been over- taken was forced to stop dead and the police officer collided with its rear. A fiue of $20 was im- posed.

Sergeant Mcinnis charged the driver of one of the Aberdeen buses, with failing to provide his vehicle with two independent and efficient brakes. The officer stat- ed that he was driving a lorry on Lhe the Pokfulam Road near University recreation ground when the bus rounded a corner. The driver was unable to stop and collided with the lorry. An examination revealed that the brakes were ineffective.

Mr. George Bernard Shaw, photo- graphed at the University yester- day. (Photor Yim Fong).

HOOVER ON WAR DEBTS

(Continued from Page 1.)

in Washington were the subject of several questiona to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons to-day.

RADIO BROADCAST

THREE

STUDIO TO-NIGHT

ITEMS

From Z. B. W., on wave length of 350 metres (845 k/c.). gramme.

4.30-7 p.m. Chinese recorded pro-

7-10.30 p.m. European programme. 7-7.15 p.m. Octela,

Asked if these would be confin- ed to the question of debt pay- ments, Mr. MacDonald recalled that the Government had agreed that, concurrently with the din cussion of war debts between Bri-Scene do Ballet tain and the United States, there should be a diecusssion of world economic problems in which the two Governments were mutually interested.

(de Beriot, arr. Sear). Second Movement from "Symphonie

Pathetique" (Tachnikowsky,"

Robertson).

arr.

J. It. Squire Celeste Oetet.

Perpetuum Mohlle

(Weber, arr. Crooke).. Valno Caprico

(Rubinstein, arr. Cooke),

J. E. Squire Celeste Octet. 7.15 p.m. Cloning Local Stock Quo- tations, Selected London & New York Stock Quotations, etc,

The object would be to promote a revival of world trade and pros. nority. While the settlement of the war debts question was an es- sential condition of such a re- vival, the British Government had always recognised that there were a number of other factors, econo- mic well as financial, which would also have to be dealt with.A.

They would be very glad to ex- change views with the United States Government over the whole feld

7.30-8 p.m. From the Studio, A Song recital by Mr. Frederick English accompanied by Mrs. L. St.

Sharphum.

8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.

8.3-9 p.m. From the Studio, Selections by the Band of the R.M.9. "Empress of Japan" directed The British delegation has not by Mr. W. A. Storey. yet been settled.

BIG PROBLEM. Further questioned, Mr. Mac- Donald sald the purpose of the

The driver was fined 315 and THAT SHAW delegation was to get into close

the manager of the Aberdeen Bus Company was fined $30 for allowing the bus to be used.

The conductor of the bus was fined 310 for allowing the vehicle| to be overcrowded, there being 12 persona in excess.

POISON PLOT ALLEGED

FOKI CHARGED AT KOWLOON

kome

LECTURE

"APPRECIATION" BY MACWHIRTER

THE STUDENTS' DILEMMA

Sir--Allow me to congratulate the Vice-Chancellor of the Honi-| kong University on his enterprise in securing the attendancy of Mr.

Sir William Hornell's

of whom w

personal touch with the United Staten Government so that both Governments could go on harmon- iously to face the big problem that would have to be solved be fore they could come to a settle- ment.

The agenda drafted by the Com- mittee of Exports of the World Economic Conference covers the field of discusssion but as far as the war debts are concerned, the British Government want an agreement with America which will enable them to pursue their European polley,

CABINET MEETING.

A special meeting of the full Cabinet to-day had before it the report of the discussions by the War Debts Committee of the Ca- distin-binet which have taken place dur-

which the British Ambassador at Washington, Sir Ronald Lindany. has attended.

Programme.

J. "Chu Chin Chow"-Selection

(Nerton).. Intermezzo from

the Ballet "Naila" (Delibes).

Worm"

Glow

(Lincke).

4. Idyll-The

3.

2.

Intermission.

Hungarian Fantasin

(arr. Tobani).

Violin Solo-Meditation from

Thais (Massenet).

Intermission.

1.

2. Overture-"Orpheus"

"The Yeomen of the Guard" ...

Selection (Sullivan).

(Offenbach).

9-9.30 p.m. Sonata in C Minor (Grleg),

Marjorie Hayward & Unn Bourne (Violin and Pianofort). 1st Movement-Allegro multo 2nd Movement-Allegretto

ed

appassionato.

expressive all. Romanza-Allegro molto. 3rd Movement-Allegro onimato. 9.30-10 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by The Music Makers. 10-10.30 p.m. Band Music. Ruy Blas Overture (Mendelsohn),

Reg. Band of it.M. Grenadier Guards. Swan Lake Ballet (Tschaikowsky).

Band of H.M. Coldstream Guarda, Villanelle

(Doll Agua, arr. Winterbottom). Marche Militaire

(Schubert, arr. Godfrey),

Six Ronald Lindsay is sailing for the United States to-morrow and it is expected that on arrival he will discuss with Mr. Roose velt the procedure to be adopted in the forthcoming Anglo-Ameri-The can negotiations-Britishy Wire- less and Reuter,

A lad of 18 named Yan Chai-Show at a ten-party held there wu, employed as a cook at the yesterday afternñon, Wing Chun Knitting Factory at Mongkok, was charged before Mr. Butters at the Kowloon Magis-guished supporters are also to bring the last few days, most of tracy this morning with adminis- envied, many tering poison

other doubt treasure the newspaper a destructive or noxious substance count of the affair. to his muster, Yan Yu-sing, with

Mr. Shaw's student listeners had intent to injure him.

their lives. They, Sergeant Wagland informed bis the treat of

naturally, quite understood that Worship that defendant had been

the famous author was but talk- Limes by hig several warned

for misbehaviour. Oning with his tongue in his check. master

threatened The Chinese have such a keen February 11, he was

the sense of humour! with dismissal, and when master and the fokis were par- taking of their evening meal the same day, they noticed a queer Laste in the soup. They imme- diately suspected defendant of having placed some poison into it The Residential portion of Glou-and rang up the police. Tho cester Building was opened in May police detained defendant pending in a lecture-room of our Uni- Inst and the hecounts therefore enquiries, and sent a specimen of only

a period of eight the soup to cover

the Government months. I think you will agree with ma that the results are satis. factory. Of course you will un derstand that a reasonable rental has been charged.

It is also proposed to pay a bonus to staff of $10,000, appropriate $33,017.55 to Special Repairs & Re- our newals A/c and $200,000 to Rebuilding Reserve Account, thus leaving $774,519.53 to be carried

forward to a new account.

GLOUCESTER BUILDING.

I now beg to propose the adopt- ion of the Report and Accounia as presented and when this has been duly acconded. I shall be pleased to answer to the best of my ability any questions Shareholders may winh to usk.

Mr. II. L. Sturt seconded and the motion was carried,

OTHER BUSINESS. Mesara, A. H. Compton and Felix A. Joseph, retiring Directors, wore re-elected on the mation of Mr. P. Austin. scconded by Mr. F. H. Crapnell.

Mdanra. Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming and Messrs. Linstead and Davis werg re-elected Auditors upon the motion of Mr. D. V. Sten- venson, seconded by Mr. J. A. Tar- rant.

Analyst.

The case was remanded until February 17.

Seriously, I trust that all con-

cerned in yesterday's farco now realise their mistake. I can ap- ; preciate the misgivings of those responsible if a lesser light of letters had raved half so ranting-

versity.

I can also realise how difficult It will be for those in authority

to deal with any mild outbreak of "Bolshevism" which may occur at our principal seat of learning.

After the wise counsel viven them yesterday, I can, in addition, The Hon. Treasurer of the St. Johu appreciate the confusion in the Ambulance Brigade bega to acknow ledge with grateful appreciation and minds of students when next they thanks the receipt of the following read that one of their countrymen | donations: Hongkong Women's has been gaoled for preaching Guild and Ministering Children's "red revolution" in our streets. League. $800; Sir Robert Ho Tung. Yours, etc... $200; Mr. E. M. Raymond, $100.

BRITISH POLICY OF FAR EAST

Reg. Band of H.M. Grenadier Guards. Mill on the Rock-Overture. (Reissiger, arr. Winterbottom).

The B.B.C. Wireless Military Band. 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press News.

10.35 p.m.

Cluse Downt. All records in the above European Z.B.W.'s programme Library.

are

from

BANISHEE IN COURT

SENT TO SESSIONS FOR TRIAL

(Continued from Page 1.)

municnted to the Boxer Protocol signatories a Note contending that in forcibly occupying Sham- haikwan, Japanese troops -un- lawfully took advantage of the the special privilege under Protocol and stating that in these circumstances the Chinese

Convicted several days ago and Government could not assume sentenced to six months' bard la- responsibility for any situation bour for inrceny of a sultense. resulting in the exercise by Li Wa was charged again at the Chinese forces of their legitim-Kowloon Magistracy this morning ate right of self-defence.

with returning from punishment. Replying to another question, Detective Sergeant Lamont appli- DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

Sir John Simon outlined the ed for committal.

It was stated that on the mor events at Shanhaikwan and anid READ NO HISTORY, NOTHING BUT

The annual

meeting of shareholders that the situation was at present ning of February 7 defendant was Part of the arrested near the Yaumati Rail- UOGRAPHY, FOR. THAT IS LIFE WITH of the Hongkong Telephone Company reported to be calm. Our THEORY.—Disraeli.

way Station with a suitcase, which he was alleged to have stolen. understood to have been with-When taken to the Police Station. defendant was found to be a re-

The Empress of Asia is due here from Shanghai at 12 a.m. on Thura- day.

During the week-end six cases of smallpox and five cases of meningitis were reported to the local health authorities.

It is announced by the Post Office that telegrams sent via Radio for addresses in China may be addressed to telephone numbers. Full details may be obtained on application at the radio counter.

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ROHT. MACWHETER.

is advertised to be held on March 22 force of Japanese troops were

at 11.30.MT,

Patrons uf the Repulse Впу

that the

drawn-Reuter.

record.

Hotel are advised by the management FIAT OF THE NANKING turned banished with a very bad

usual dinner dance will not take place to-morrow, the instant.

15th

The Empress of Rukain after annual overhnul, will berth, at Kowloon Wharf at 5 p.m. today, Instead of R ax originally advised.

A.M.

GOVERNMENT

QUESTIONING MEMBERS

OF COMMONS.

London, Feb. 13.

in

Inspector Vincent, officer charge of the Finger Print's De- partment, testified that defendant had been banished from the Col- ony for life.

After hearing further evidence, In the House of Commons, Sir his Worship committed defendant William Davison (Con.. Kensingto the next Criminal Sessions.

Hongkong Benevolent Society takes over what parts of Ching the Chi- The Annual General Meeting of the ton) asked the Foreign Secretary place in the Cathedral Hall on Mon-nese Government exercises efec day, February 27, at 5.30 p.m. Sirtive control. Joseph Kemp will be in the chair. Sir John Simon replied that there syad some difficulty in answering such questions, but

NOTED GENERAL'S

BURIAL

Those present were the on.. J. J. Paterson, (Chairman), Mr. A.II. Compton, Mr. H... Priest- ley, Mr. A. II. White, Mr. F. A. Joseph, Mr. T. E. Pearce, Sir Robert Ho Tung. (Directors). Mr. L. S. Greenhil, (Secretary) and the following shareholders:-Messrs. D. M. Goodall, F. 11. Crapnell, D. V. Steavenson, J. Front, A. J. White, Graduates of the University of F. Austin, II. Somers, T. Railton, Hongkong residing in the Colony who H. C. S. Way, J. T. Bagram, G. desire to attend a pecini congregation A paper entitled "Building Cements Puncheon, A. S. Gomics, E. G. to be held in the 15th of March, in Ancient and Modern" will be read in Smith, P. C. Fotta, F. C. Hall, H. R.elebration of the 21st anniversary the Institution of Engineers and Ship Start, II. A. de Figueiredo, II. Gft-of the opening of the University are builders next Thursday at 6.45 p.m.

send their nunes and by Professor . A. Itedmond, B. Se. tins, J. A. Tarrant, L. C. F. Bella.quested my, B. L. Dunnett, S. Bully, J. M. addresses to the Private Secretary to Alves, T. R. MacDonald, W. II. Che Vice-Chancellor. As accominoda- The N.Y.K. m.. Terukani Mari,

tian in the Great Ifall in limited, it from London and ports, is due at Choy and Yeung Yau.

will be necessary to regulate nul- p.m. to-day (Tuesday) and will berth issions and assign only one sent to alongside Kowloon Wharf. She will cach graduate,

Hall from Hongkong for Japan porta, vin Shanghal, at daybreak to-morrow Many visitors from the Empress of instond of at 5

pan Britain have expressed their pleasure and appreciation of the exhibition The programmes for the Annual doing their best to preserve law and In their mossago to Lady Róbárt- which has been arranged for them Race Meeting, which commences next order and to protect British lives

the Roof Garden of the Sincere Saturday, are ready, having been and Co. Among the many exhibits aro excellently produced by Moanra. interesting specimens of antique | Noronha & Co. They are on sale at Chinese pottery, Swatow lace, em 60 conta a copy for the first four broidery, linan, Chinese pictures in anys, and 50 cents for the fifth day. water colour and other mediumis, al-The whole set of ve programmes நD blackwood furnituro and all can be purchased for $2,30. In addi- manner of lacquer work. Everything tion a neat cloth cover, blocked in are operating?

WORLD'S LARGEST ORDER

What is beloved to be the world's largest single order for marine vll engines has been turn- ed out of the Lincoln works of Ruston and Hornaby, Lt, all engine manufacturers. I WILS for 96 marine engine'units for the equipment of a fishing fleet for the

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said that, generally speaking, the SERVICE TO BE HELD Chinese Government exercises

IN ABBEY 'more direct and accordingly morų effective control over the provinces the

London, Feb. 13. Bearer the capital than in

It is understood that In more distant provinces.

All the provincen except Man-cordance with the desire expressed churia, sald Sir John, acknowledge by himself, Field Marshal Sir the authority of the Central Gov- William Robertson's burial will be ornment apart from those regions private, although the first part of held by Communist organisations. the service will be held in West- He added that the authoritien wero minister Abbey.

COMUNIST ACTIVITIES.

son, the King and Queen referred to the affection and catoom in which they held the late: Field The Earl of Winterton (Con., Marshal, and added:-"The Army Horsham)Does the Central will mourn the loss of qne of its Government exercise little or no acnlor Field Marshals whose re- control wherevor the Communists | markable Career and invaluable service in the Great War will ever,

Russian Government. The order | Oriental to delight the visitor may gold, into which each day's pro- Sir John Simon ropiled that he be recorded in military history" was against a contract placed be found on the stalls without the gramma can be fitted, and having a bellovod the Government exercised British Wirdean, some time ago, by the Soviet with tiring search from one shop to an- pencil attached, is on sale at 11.50. less authority there than sisa- Kuston and Hornsby. Mesara. other through the crowded streets of These covers may be used again for where Reiss, Massey & Co., Lu, are sole Hongkong. Even a second visit to the the Extra Meetings during the year.

Exhibition

The Earl of Winterton:-Isn't like to say that the The programmos give full lists of

Sir John advised Lord Wintor ropresentatives for

traveller, as the stocks are constant ponies and stables entered, with a that a vary considerable part of

ton to consult the atlas and see Harusby, Ltd., in Hongkong & ly being replenished and new items arest deal of useful general informn China?

Sir John Simon:-I shouldn't how large China je-Reuter, South China.

tlon as well.

Runton

introduced.

would not weary

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A startling allegation that her condition, wan brought about by some form of rig given to her by four British soldiers whom she met near Whitfeld Barracks, Kowloon, was mado by Wong, Kwal-mut, a 22-year- old woman, on her admission to the Kowloon Hospital yesterday. charge is being investigated by tho polloo.

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