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BRITISH PLAN OF DISARMAMENT

(Continued from Page 1.)

Each other continental Euro- pean state is allotted a maximum. Including overseas forces, of 50,- 000.

Regarding land material, mobile land guns are to be of a maxinum¿ of 105 mm., States to retain their existing armament up to 156 m.m.. .but not to exceed 105 m.m. in fu- ture construction, Coast'defence guns may be 406 m. based on the size of the largest naval gun. The maximum. limit for tanks to be sixteen. tons,

Prohibited material to be destroy- ed, one-third within one year and two-thirds within three years of the coming into force of the con- vention.

NAVAL PLANS.

Regarding naval armaments, the Articles are generally design- ed to hold the situation created by the London and Washington treaties until the naval conference to meet in 1935 regulates the naval armamata of all powers on a sa- tisfactory basis for the future. The object has been to extend the Treaty of London to Include France and Italy. The draft stabilizes Germany's naval posi- tion up to 1936.

AIR CUTS.

THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1933.

H. M. submarine Rainbow, which arrived here yesterday from England. She replaces the ill-fated Pošaldon.

NEW RESTAURANT DISTRICT WATCHMEN

EXCELSIOR OPENS

SHORTLY

ATTACKED.

FACE CHARGES

BATCH OF MOTOR MISHAPS

SEVERAL REPORTED

YESTERDAY

A number of motor accidents were reported to the police from various parts of the Colony yester- Jay, but fortunately none was of 1 serious nature, although one of The victims suffered a fractured leg.

The most serious of the mishaps occurred in Chatham Road, near The Public Works Department tore, where Ngo Sheung, licensed notor lorry driver, knocked down 3 man named Leung Sik-keung who suddenly ran across the road in front of the lorry. He had. his eft leg fractured and was taken to the Kowloon Hospital for treat- ment.

Minor Injuries were received by a Chinese woman who fell, whilst EX-POLICEMAN · AND WIFE ng bus in Nathan Road near ttempting to alight from a mov-

Shantung Street. The woman, wha was carrying a baby on her back, ufficiently serious to necessitate was hurt about the face, but not her removal to hospital. The baby, fortunately, was not injured.

the Hongkong Police Force, and Lg Chuen, an ex-constable of Chu Lai Ying, stated to be his wife, appeared before Mr. W. Scho- field in the Central Police Court From Kowloon City comes the yesterday afternoon, charged with raport of a man Cheng Sung, aged assaulting and obstructing Dig-28, receiving concussion as a re- rict Watchmen Lam Wing and Lsult of jumping and falling from Kwai at Tai Wo Street on March

a.moving bus in Sai Kung Road, 10 last,

Through being knocked down in Pokfulam Road by a public motor car, Wong Chol received injuries to his leg and face and was taken to the Government Civil Hospital for attention.

Those who are in the know" have been following with interest the preparations for the opening of the new Excelsior Restauran: at 22, Des Voeux Road Central opposite the Government Radio Office. Mr. A. Eddy, late Manager of the Hotel Royal Palm in Hava na, Cuba, and formerly connected with large hotela in France and Egypt, is in charge of the opera Regarding air armaments, ex-tions and will announce the open- cept for police purposes in certaining date shortly.

Detective-Sergeant Fitches ap outlying regions, bombing from Besides English food, the re-peared for the prosecution, while the air is completely prohibited. staurant will specialise in Rus- Mr. C. Y. Kwan, for the defence, slan dishes which are so little entered a plea of not guilty on "With a view to effecting during known in the Colony, and a famous behalf of both defendants. the next Ave years reductions ne-

Russian chof will be in charge cessary to facilitate further afr

of the cuisine.

Outlining the case, Det-Sergt disarmament after that period, the

a result of table sets out the figures of aero will be glad to hear that the Ex went to Tai Wo Street near the

Those who like Indian cooking Fitches said that as

information received, Lam Wing planes capable of use in war which celsior Restaurant will have deli-junction of Johnston Road. He by the end of that period are not cious Indian dishes, such as curry to be exceeded by the countries etc.. on its daily menu, and per- was accompanied by the informer. which at present possess such aero-

who was to point out a man planes. As regards other, couned with the culinary art of India few minutes

zons who are not as yet acquaint-,

rrying optum. After waiting a tries the status quo is maintained. will have a unique opportunity to

the rat defendant emerged from a house in Tai Wo relish some of the genuine dishes Street and the watchman inter- of that country.

cepted him and demanded search. Variety is the motto of the Ex-The man queried his authority but celsior Restaurant and the high-submitted after Lam Wing had est ambition of the entire staff produced his identification card. will be to make variety a fact. Beneath his jacket attached to his Mr. Eddy not only promises good belt and in a brown paper parcel food but also assures the patrons was something which he took to of the Excelsior Restaurant of ex be opium. cellent service and treatment in every way,

The figure to which each of the principal air powers. France, Japan, Italy, Russia, America and United Kingdom is to be reduced is 500.

No naval or military aircraft, excluding troop carriers and fly ingboats, are to exceed three tona unladen weight.

EVENTUAL ABOLITION,

No fresh dirigibles are to be "built or acquired.

Civil aviation is to be dealt with on the lines proposed by the United Kingdom in June, 1932.

The Permanent Disarmament Commission is to draw up 趄 scheme for the complete abolition of naval and military aircraft, enn- ditional upon effective supervision of civil aviation to prevent its misuse. Chemical incendiary war- fare is prohibited.

PEACE TREATY REPLACED. The Permanent Commission is to make provision for a second Disarmament Conference to be held before the expiry of the con- vention which is to remain in force for five years, except for the naval provisions which terminate at the end of 1936, before which a further naval conference is to be held.

The rules forbidding certain methods of warfare are to remain in force indefinitely.

Woman Intervenes.

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The Police officer was struck in the best and the culprit made an a proposal of international con-attempt to escape, but was seized. trol to secure that the convention At the same time the woman, who which would be signed there had been walking close behind the solemnly by all of them would be man, Intervened. The District watchman blew his whistle when carried out.

the male defendant escaped. Li wai, who was off duty, saw him running and gave chase.

The fourth point was setting up of bodies to continue the work of disarmament until final disarma ment was reached.

CONFIDENCE..

GIFTS TO CHIEF JUSTICE

FROM HIS LEGAL

FRIENDS

His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Joseph Horsford Kemp, Kt., C.B.E., was this morning the re- cipient of a silver salver from his personal friends connected with the Bar in Hongkong, and a silver cigar box from personal friends he has made among the solicitora of the Colony. A

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Boston Symphony Orchestra directed by Serge Koussevitzky. 7145/4. 7.18-4.30 p.m.

Closing Local Stock Quotations, Selected London and New York Stock Quo'r

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7.30-8.10 p.m. A Concert.

8pm. (Local Time and Weather Reportmental Trio-Happy Days

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Instrumen al Trio-Herd Girl's

Dream (Labitzky).

Sor-The Gypsy and the Bird

Neapolitan Trio, 19872. (Oxenford-Benedict)." Song--Parla! Valse (Arditi).

Madame Amelita Galli-Curci (Soprano). 1267.

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Alexander Schmidt. 20614. Song-On Winks of Song.

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Benno Molscivitch, 1449, Song-Tavern Song (Watson-Fisher). Song-The Green-Eyed Dragon

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Rennid Werrenrath (Baritone), 1264.

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All. National Cavaliers. 22347. Orchestral-And Then Your Lips

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Bert Lown and H's Hotel Biltmore Orchestra, 22682.

Vocal Gems-Rose Marie. Vocal Gems--No No Nanette, Victor Light Opera Company. 36756. Guitar Solo-Fandanguillo (Torroba). Andres Segovia. 1487.

SongMy Sin, Song Junior.

The former presentation was

Franklyn. Baur. (Tenor). 22050, 8.50-9 made by the Attorney General, Sakuntala Overture (Goldmark). Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C.: Victor Symphony Orchestra, 22535/6. O.B.E., and the salver bore д 9-9.30 p.m. From the Studio.

inscription and .the suitable,

A programme by the Y.M.C.A. signatures of the 15 members of Male Voice Choir. the Bar. Replying, Sir Joseph 1. (a) Rolling Down to Rio (E. said that although he had only

(German). (b) O'er Moor and Mountain been Chief Justice for a short

(Stohr); period he had been fortunate in 2. Song-In the Silver Monbearns having such a high standard of

(Cyril Scott). excellence in the presentation of

Mrs. W. Robson (Soprano). cases before him, a thing which 3. (a) An Evening Lullabar a had made his task casier and

(W. Shaw). pleasant. He thanked them all (b) Oft in the Stilly Night, for their kindness.

(arr. R. Baldwin). 4. Song-Rider of the Forest

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Gounod). All recards in the above European Meers. Tunng Fook Fiano Co. Programmes are kindly. sunplied by

9.30-10.10 p.m. Irish Selections. Band-The Shamrock (Arr.

Myddleton). The Beg, Band of H. M. Grenadier Guards. pnducted by Capt. G. Miller Col. 9246. Mountains of Mourne, Song-The

(Arr. Colllsson).

as a mark of the esteem and res- pect by his friends the solicitors of Hongkong:-March 1933."

The presentation was made by Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton, President of the Hongkong Law Society.

Passer-by Reports. The defendant ran to 25 Tai Wo Street, where at the entrance he Fifthly, the British plan gave and several other men struck Li an opportunity for political work | Kwai. Defendant ran up to the The cigar box from his solicitor to be done to restore confidence third floor and closed the door be- friends was inscribed on the lid before the next meeting of dis- hind him. The watchman was "J.H.K." and on the front was the armament conference which he unable to enter. Meanwhile inscription:"Presented to His placed at about two years' time. passer-by had reported at Wan-Honour Sir Joseph, Kemp, Chief Speaking of the proposed reduc-chai Police Station that two die Justice and former Attorney Gen tion of effectives, Mr. MacDonald trict watchmen were being attack-eral of the Colony of Hongkong, said the British plan included aed by some men. reduction of heavy arms which Sergeant Fitches proceeded to rather than defence.

the scene, and when near the As to naval disarmament, he Oriental Theatre met the woman, showed that Great Britain was who was in custody. When taken ready to go as far as any one else to the Station, she was questioned, in this direction, Great Britain but not under caution. She said had maintained her obligations she Intervened because the defen- under all the different naval dis-dant was her husband. Sergeant armament treaties and would con- Fitches went to 25, Tai Wo Street, tinue to study the possibilities of and entered the premises. The defendant had escaped and it was disarmament still further.

The British Premier added that assumed he had done so by means he favoured the total abolition of of an open skylight in the kitchen. military and naval aircraft on the At 3 o'clock that afternoon, the condition that all would subscribe missing man, with one sleeve of In his speech recommending the against the misuse of civil air-is jacket torn, came to the Station and reported he had been assault- convention, Mr. MacDonald spoke

ENOUGH OF WAR.

ed by two watchmen. He had no of the great issues with which the

witnesses to conference was dealing and the

substantiate his Mr. MacDonald concluded:-"We story, and on being recognised by work done, compartment by com- have had enough of war, enough Lam Wing and Li Kwai, he and partment, on the disarmament pro- of recourse to force. We can stop his wife were charged. blem. That method had now exit and we must stop it. You have hausted its usefulness.

Sergeant Fitches added that the to apply yourselves to practical The British delegation had, problems and give yourselves up to Police Force had been dispensed Arst defendant's services with the therefore, drawn up à complete the task of supporting common-

sense and objective reasoning, for with some time ago.

The Convention, together. With subsequent ones to be concluded, will replace the military provi- sions of the peace treaties affect ing Germany, Austria, Hungary | and Bulgaria.

scheme.

PREMIER'S SPEECH.

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All nations must give their con- which your children will praise Evidence Was heard, after you in times to come."-Reuter which the case was adjourned to and British Wircleen.

Saturday.

tribution to disarmament.'

Armed nations must be prepared to make their contributions in dis- armament and disarmed natione must be prepared to make theirs in helping to establish confidence, goodwill, security, mutual under- standing and trust,

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF THE LESS. MEN AND WOMEN ! Whilst working at Taikoo Dorks KNOW OF ONE ANOTHER THE RAP- yesterday Mick Tam, a woman coolie, PIER THEY ARE George Meredith. dislocated her knee and was taken to the Government Civil Hospital for treatment.

NO CONCESSION TO FEAR..

Mr. MacDonald emphasised the Two cases of small-pox and two Importance of bringing the work of meningitis were reported to the of the conference to definite health authorities on Wednesday. conclusion. An

adjournment

would be a concession to fear and

would mean failure.

Y.M.C.A. ·STARTS CAMPAIGN

CHINESE AIM TO

RAISE $50,000

The local Chinese Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday night formally launch- ed its 24th annual membership and 32nd anniversary drive for contributions to meet the year's expenses, when a dinner was held in the Gymnasium, attended by over 300 workers.

Song A Letter from Mary of Mourne

(David Buchan).

Edgar Coyle (Bart.) Col. 20032.

Solo-Orosh Medley.

Organ

Sydney

Custard on the Gaumont

Palace Cinema Organ H.M.V. C244. Dust Come Silver Moon (Landon- derry Air) (Dowden arr. Besley). Dora Labbatte, Hubert Eladell and the J. H. Squire Celeste Ociet Col. 9612. Orchestral-Irish Rhapsody

(Herbert). The Victor Symphony Orchestra con ducted by Nathaniel Shilkret Vic, 35907. Song The Harp That Once Thro'

Tara's Halls (Moore). Song-The Garden Where The.

Praties Grow (Liddle), John McCormack (Tenor) with piano Accompaniment by E. Schneider Vic. 1553. of raising $50,000 during this the above Irish Programme are kindly All Victor and H.M.V. Records in year's campaign, which will last supplied by Messrs. S. Moutrie and from March 15 to April 3. The co. The Columbia Recorda are kindly funda will be used for the newly-supplied by Messrs. Anderson Music established kindergarten and the Co. much-needed Kowloon branch. ex- 10.10.1030 p.m. From the Studie. tension, as well as for the en-

Hawaiian Selections by the Brothers largement of swimming facilities Lun and Ming Ho Yuk at Laichikok and Shankiwan; and aleo to assist in carrying on the Y.M.C.A.'s health, religious and educational work."

working will attain the objective It is hoped that 22 teams now

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The 22 teams consist of 1,000 An exhibition of sketches and members, and the Association this

Blanche pastels by Miss

year is under the chairmanship of Mary Grambs is to be held on the eighth Mr. Lam Chi-fun of the Ka The R.A.O.C. Ladies' Club is hold-floor of Gloucester Building on Thurs-Wah Bank, with Mr. Ngan Ching- ing a dance at the Garrison Lecture day and Friday, March 23 and 24, kwan, former chairman of the A substantial advance towards Tickets are $1 for gentlemen; ladies

Hall next Friday, 24th inst., at 9 pm from 11.30 am, to 8 p.m.

Tung Wah Hospital, as vice- disarmament and towards equality by courtesy.

chairman. Mrs, E. R. Hallifax, wife of the would be measured by the amount

retiring Secretary for' Chinese of trust and confidence that sub- An excellent booklet giving in- Affairs, will be leaving the Colony sisted,

formation of a varied nature of use shortly, and the Ladies' Seation of the He outlined the five points of to visitors to the Colony has been Royal Hongkong Golf Cen closely is nourishing here at last, and among The three-leafed emblem of Ireland Club, the convention. The first related compiled by Mrs.

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ory associated will bid her farewell at the decorations at the Peninsula Hote to the period, which should not be Association. It is entitled a "Guide the annual prize-giving, which will to-night, when St. Patrick's Ball is indefinite, as the risk would be to Hongkong," but in addition to take since at Fanling on Tuesday being held, the Iccally-growa predet Halls, too great, The second showed being a

a guide to the Colony its scope rext, March 21. Mrs. Halifax her will have a place of honour with the that the aim behind the principle extends to Macao, Canton, Amey, kindly promised to present the prizes, plant from the native soil. Over 450. of a reduction of armaments was Swatow and Fonchow, There Tombstone Competitions will be held people are expected to attend the to present their bona fides to the several clever drawings of native over the Old and New courses and Jail. A feature of the arrangements there will also be a putting com- is the buffet supper, which proved world. The third point contained' scenes and types, in addition

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