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LITTLE ENTENTE IN REVOLT

THREAT TO LEAVE LEAGUE

THE FOUR POWER PACT CRISIS

A SERIOUS FAIR PROBLEM

OVERRUN BY HORDE OF COOLIES

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

NEW PEACE FORMULA

SECURITY PLAN STRENGTHENED

STATEMENT BY U. S. COMMITMENT

SECRETARY

THURSDAY MAY 25, 1933.

"WISHING" UP SILVER PRICES

CANTON INSURANCE

MEETING.

BALANCE SHEET

EXCELLENT

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RADIO BROADCAST

PROGRAMME OF RECORDED MUSIC

From Z. B. W., on wave length of 356 metres (84.5`k/c.).

6-8 p.m. European programme. 6-6.18 p.m.

New

IN EUROPE

The third best Balance Sheet London, May 24, in the history of the Company There is one regrettable napeet A new draft of the formula for was presented to shareholders aţ of the Empire Fair which open-

Consultative Pact for the the 62nd Annual General Meet- ed yesterday, that no provision preservation of peace was presenting of the Canton Insurance has been made for excluding the ed to the General Commission of Office, Ltd., held to-day at noon. An acute stage has been reach-coolie classes,

the Disarmament Conference at ed in the hostility aroused among

A surplus of over $1,400,000 on Much inconvenience was caused Geneva to-day by Sir John Simon: the year's working was disclos- Light Opera Company the smaller Europe States as a

the security section of the British ed.

It represents a modification of result of the Four-Power Pact proposal,

draft convention.

Geneva, May 24.

of the conclusion of the Pact were

were

during the day by the influx of thousands at the Peninsula Hotel where they resorted to many of The Little Entente Powers and their objectionable habits to the Poland preserved silence as long annoyance of others who As they believed that the chances genuinely interested in the event, After the opening ceremony negilgible. The agreement rench-there was hardly a chair vacant ed at Rome has precipitated a erlais on the first floor, coolies lying in Genova.

back in them enjoying probably for the first time in their lives the pleasure of a padded seat. Children ran everywhere and even found their way into many of the private quarters in the Hotel. They are, of course, not really interest ed in the Fair except from the point of view of curiosity.

It is reported that Dr. Benes, the Czecho-Slovakian leader, has told Sir John Simon that if the Paet is signed all the members of the Little Entente will leave the League of Nations,

TOO LATE.

The private discussions which have followed the agitations re- garding the Pact in the past two or When our representative got in- three days are belloved to be exer- to conversation with Mr. M. F. eising a strong, if eovert, influence Key, honorary secretary of the on the disarmament deliberations. | Pair, to find out if any steps were being taken by the committee to FRENCH WISHES.

prevent a recurrence, he was in- formed that It was too Inte to remedy it now,

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of

Approval was given to the split- the new draft propose that, in the $200 in the Capital of the Company

The most important articles of ting up of the 10,000 shares event of a broach or the threat of into smaller shares of $50 each. a breach of the Pact of Parla, the the reasons therefore being expinin- League Council or the Assembly, ed by the Chairman (Mon. Mr. J. the parties to the J. Paterson) at the extraordinary or one of

general meeting which followed, convention not members

Alterations to these and other League, may propose an Immediate Regulations of the Articles of consultation between the Council Association are to be confirmed at or Assembly and any of the said parties.

of the

In the event of a threat of a bronch, it shall be the object of the consultation to exchange views for the purpose of preserving the peace.

In the event of a breach, thei object shall be to use good oliees for the restoration of peace.

RESPONSIBILITY,

[1

further extraordinary genera} meeting to be held on June 9,

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.

The Secretary (Mr. F. C. Hall) read the notice convening the an- heal general meeting, after which the Chairman said:

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Ballet Egyptian Buito (Luigini)— Light Symphony Orchestra C1254/C1255 6.18-6.46 p.m. Musical Comedy, Selection-The Maid of the Moun-

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C1881 Voen Gems-Dear Love-

C1809 Selection-No, No, Nanotto-

C1887 New Mayfair Orchestra

Vocal Gems-The Three Musketeers C1800 -Light Opera Company,

6.45-7.25 p.m.

7 p.m. (Closing Local Stock Quo- tations, etc.)

Rustle Wedding Symphony (Gold- mark, Op. 20)-Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Robert le- ger.

M-103 All records in the above European programmes are kindly supplied by Mesora. S. Montric & Co.

7.25-8 p.m.

The entire musical numbers of "Ie Wanted Adventurs"--Bobby Howes, Judy Gunn, Mario Burke, Raymond Newell, Wylle Watson, with Theatre Chorus & Orchestra conducted by Joseph Tunbridge DX450/DX4C2,

19.35 p.m.

(This Suite is kindly loaned. by Gentlemen, The Account for the year 1931, which we now have. Anderson Music Co.)

p.m. Local Time and Weather pleasure in presenting to you, Report. ranks as the third best in the 8.3-10.30 p.. Chinese Concert history of the Company, the sur- from the Studio, If it proves impossible thus to plus of $1,416,684.94 having been

10.30 p.m.

Rugby Mid-day Press restore peace. the object shall surpassed on but two Deensions, News, then be to determine which party viz., 1917 and 1918; in reality, nl-

Close Down.

Homewhat "The main part of the Fair," or parties to the dispute are to though much figure is Mr. Key said, "is exposed to the publie, namely the matsheds on the

be held responsible.

less than those for the two years Sir John Simon explained that I have mentioned, 1931 may ມະ ground opposite the hotel. Owing the articles were more strongly considered the best we have, yet to the Fire Brigade restrictions worded than in the original he had as it is free from the con we were unable to erect a mat- cause for the first time the United gestion of unadjusted claims which ting balustrade around that por-States had consented to associate tion so that the public have free itself with European affairs.

Mr. Norman Davis said the Article Sixteen (the access. The committee did, at an

M. Paul-Boneour, the French Foreign Minister, had a long con versation with Sir John Sinton this evening, debating the entire situation which has developed from the French disarmament at titude and the opposition of the Little Entente to the Four-Power

According

the other two were carrying sources. the British Minister opposed any

their close. reference to

A comparison of the Working Sanctions Clause) of the League early stage, consider the desirabi- United States proposed to net Account now under review with Covenant in the Four-Fower Pact,ity of making a charge for nd-forth its policy by a unilateral that for 1938 shows approximate while M. Paul-Boncour are press-mission but the suggestion was declaration in a form

Pact.

to French

ing very hard for some reference thereto, with view, inter alia, to making the Pact more palatable to Poland and the Little Entente,

Meanwhile, committee work on the British Draft Convention con-

AGGRESSOR DEFINED.

similar to the following:

U, S. ATTITUDE.

somewhat

States

at

increases in Premium and Interest of $337,000 and $91,000 respective. ty: against these gains, Lossey have risen by about $272,000 And Charges and Commlasiona by $75,- 000, The surplus for appropria tion is greater by $80,019.90.

MARINE UNDERWRITING,

DEATH OF SIR THOMAS SIDEY

A PROMINENT NEW ZEALANDER

(Our Own Correspondent).

Messages Ordinance,

14,3 km.)

(By Telegraph, Copyright. Telegraphis Received May London, May 24, The death is announced of the University of Otago. Sir Thomas Sidey, Chancellor of

thrown out by a majority vote.

SCARCITY OF HELPERS. "My suggestion for evercoming this difficulty next year 19 to Itecognising that any threat of charge a substantial sum, say $1,a breach or a breach of the Pact of for admission on the first day as Paris is a matter of concern to the is done in all big shihes the world signatories, the United over. That would keep the un-Government declares that in the obtained from Marine Underwrit- The more satisfactory results wanted away on the first day. event of a breach or a threat The definition of an aggresser Then for the remaining days at wil be prepared to confer ing, over the period of the last Born in Dunedin on May 27, has been laid down by the "Secu- charge of say 20 cents could be with a view to intercede for three years, are undoubtedly due 1863, Sir Thomas Kay Sidey, B.A., rity" sub-committer established to made which would be willingly peace In the event con to the many improvements brought L.B., M.L.C., has had a very dia- examine Part One of the Conven-paid by all who were really inter-sultations with other Powers for about in London during 1928/1929 tinguished career. He was <p>-

ested in the Fair.

this purpose being arranged, and this is borne out by a review pointed Chancellor of the Univer "If we were to try and arrange pursuant to the appropriate arti-Companies which confine their ethen had been a member of the of

the Accounts of the many sity of Otago in 1926 and since In scheme now, i would mean a ele of the Disarmament

conven-tivities almost entirely to the Senate of the University of New tremendous amount of organising |tion. and would take a couple of days In the event of a decision deter these improvements are not

Home Markets.

was knighted in to get going. Then again there is mining the aggressor following maintained and we learn from our 1930, a scarcity of helpers.

such a consultation and a theondon friends "Next year we should increase } event of the United States Govern-

His father was John Sidey, one

tion.

The Committee has reported enumerating five actions con- stituting aggression, namely, (a) a declaration of war (b) an invasion by armed forces without a declaration of war.

craft.

(d) the establishment of a naval blockade of a State's coast or ports, (e) support given to armed bands which have invaded another State's territory.

It is interesting to note that those definitions are based upon

the Soviet's suggestions.

of

FRANCE BETTER PLEASED.

1923/1928.

Thong Zealand. He

that rates and

TWO SEVERE SHOCKS.

World

marriage,

fe) a land, sen or air attack on a State or its vessels, or its air-the Pavilion space to double and ment agreeing with this in its in-values of Hulls are beginning to of the pioneer settlers who arrived make a similar increase in regard dependent judgment, it will under-lip; this is unfortunate and in New Zealand from Edinburgh to gangways which are far from take to refrain from any action we can only trust that a pull will in 1848. He was married in 1903 satisfactory this year. We could and to withhold its protection from again be taken before conditions to Helena, daughter of David Bax- encircle the pavilion with a humita citizens who might engage in fairs that ruled between the years Dunedin, and has a son by this revert to the parlous state of after, a prominent nierchant of boo and matting-fencing for activities which tend to defeat the enough away from the actual stands collective effort which the States to meet the requirements of the in collective consultation may Fire Brigade, and avoid all fire think it necessary to decide upon Insurance Markets of the

Since we Inst met, the Maring

STUDIED FOR DAR. risks, Entrances and exits could against the aggressor.

Educated in private schools have receved two very severe when young, be arranged at convenient points.

he

the shocks by renson of the burning Otago Boys' High School, Dunedin,

entered HOTEL PROBLEM. "The idea would be

of the "Georges Philippar" in June and passed on to the University of rather Monaleur Paul-Boncour

Just in the (France) congratulated Sir John 1932 and the "L'Atlantique" dificult to carry out

Davis and wol-January; this office being interest- Otago. Ile studied for the Bar A barrister Peninsula Hotel proper and would Simon and Mr.

careful require

consideration. corned the new formula as a great ed on both steamers for material and was admitted us

and solicitor in the Supreme Court Investigation hins Ruins. One way of overcoming it would step towards the peace of world.

of of New Zealand in 1889. The discussion on the revised made into the probable cause bo to have one entrance and one exit su that there was a stream of British plan proceeded through- be hoped, will result in improve the Otago Early Settlers' Associa

these disastrous fires and, it in to He was one of the founders of people all going in the same dir-out the afternoon. The German action the whole time. This would delegate said that Germany was fire protection and fire-fighting ap- tion, and also served on the Synod avoit congestion to a great extent: willing to accept the British Plan Pliances being installed in

Colossal luxury liners. we should call a mecting in the right of equality should be speci- "My own personal feeling is that but strongly urged that the German

fleally rendered in writing next few weeks of all exhibitors, Incorporated in the text of and all interested in the Fair, to discuss these problems and consi der what is to be done in the fu- ture, if a Fair is held here.

JUSTIFIED AGGRESSION. An Annexe lays down the grounds upon which netive aggres- sion is justified and another Annexe provides for the setting up of a Commission of five members for catablishing facts concerns portui acts of aggression.-Reuter.

STEALING FROM EMPLOYER

rc-

MAGISTRATE MAKES STRONG COMMENT

"I generally take A Serious view of the crime of stealing upon

an employer. I consider it a breach of trust remarked Mr. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morning, when imposing a line $50 or six weeks hard labour on a Chinese charged with the larceny box containing $48.28 from of his master, Chan Ho, of No. 63,

. Wanelni Road, ground floor.

"I see no reason why next year we should not run a World Fair.

We know we will be about 70 por cont British with the strong presentation we have of British Firms in the Colony. That is a big thing to hope for and would have to be run for probably a month.

SAMPLE HUNTERS. As at most similar exhibitions

Sub-Inspector McLellan suid sample huntera were in promin- that the complainant was awaken-ence at the Fair yesterday and ed from sleep last night, and anw everywhere one could hear the

pact.--British Wireless.

and

the

been

A

these of the Dunedin Presbytery and other Courts of the Presbyterian Again I cannot venture to pre-Church. dict as to the future but am hope- ful that, whatever betide, by in other activities, he was carrying along quietly and main-member of the Committee of the taining our connections, we may Dunedin Horticultural Society continue to derive a modest margin from 1889 to 1921, as well as being of profit from our operations. president of the Dunedin branch Working Account for the year of the New Zealand Horticultural 1932, after 12 months, shows a Institute since its foundation. that pressure is now highest to the 106.38 more than that carried for The Royal Observatory reports balance of $2,122,160.49 or $217,- north-east of Hokkaido, and in ward for the year previous at the relatively low over Indo-China and same stage. It is early yet to the Visayas.

comment on the progress of this Local forecast:-East and S. E.Account but we have every reason winds, moderate; fair to showery.

(Continued on Page 4)

FAIR TO SHOWERY

HOPE IS A LIGHT DIET, BUT VERY

a member of the Caversham School An ardent educationalist, he was Committee from 1890 to 1897 and again from 1898 to 1901; president of the Dunedin and Suburban School Committees' Association in 1893.

"MAYOR OF CAVERSHAM. DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

Elected a member of the Caver- A would-be suicide, Fung Kwok- sham Borough Council in 1892 he leung, was rescued from the harbour became mayor of the city in 1894, yesterday by 4.

of the vehicular ferry,

Man Kin,

and was re-elected in 1899, serv- ing in that capacity until 1902.

the defendant, run away with the query "Have you any samples? | STIMULATING.--Balzac, box. He raised the alarm, and from the Europeans and English

.

defendant was arrested by an In-speaking members of other na Struck by a bus at Kennedy Town, dian constable. The man was en- tionalities or "Ni yau pan mow?" Wong Kwang was admitted to ployed by the complainant at from the hundreds of Chinese pre-right hand. salary of $10 a month.

sent who surged round tho stands grabbing every piece of literature

Defendant stated that he naked the complainant for a loan to pay off a gambling debt, but na he was refused he stole the money.

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A lad of 14 was ordered to be given After serving on various boards, Hospital yesterday with an injured 10 strokes by Mfr. Butters at the Kow. he was appointed Vice-Chancellor loon Magistracy this morning when of the University, of Otago. In he was convleted of picking the 1921. Severe scalds were suffered by pocket of another boy in Waterloo they could lay their hands on. Chan Wal, a dyer, when he accidental- Road yesterday afternoon.

The result was that soon after ly fell Into a vat of dyes at Yaumati the opening, the stands were prac- yesterday. He was in a critical state tieally bare of pamphlets giving when conveyed to Hospital. details of apecial goods and there wore no samples for late comers.

In politics, he was elected to the New Zealand Parliament in 1901 ation by Sub-Inspector and sat for his constituency until

On an applicatJonce, at the 1928 when he did not seek re-

Elston, Mr. Central Magistracy, this morning, election. Ho was called to the Sentence of 12 month's hard labour ordered the confiscation and destruc: Legislative Council in 1928, being was passed on Kwok Pui, charged tion of some indecent pletures, seized appointed Attorney General In before Mr. Butters at the Kowloon in the Kwong Cheung bookshop in Magistracy this morning with return. Hollywood Road.

that year and shortly afterwards becoming Leader of the Council ing from banishment. He was sent. away for 10 years i

nine months ago,

Minister of Before Mr. Wynne Jones at the While serving as Central Magistracy this morning four Justice, Police and Prisons, he did A fino of $12 was imposed on a Chinese were charged with harbour- lot of good work for his country. Chinese, by Mr. Wynne-Jones, at the ing male child, Liu Shan, agod 10

He has been specially associated Central Magistracy this morning, for on May 22. The child was kidnapped with dental legislation, habituai struction Co. .... Ex-div. 49.50 having imported unmanifested cargo in Canton by the Brat accused,

oducation Ex-dly. on the ss. Halchaing. The cargo brought down to Hongkong, and sold criminal legislation,

conslated of 80 packages of silks to the other defendants, A romand proposals, daylight saving logiala- valued at $60. An order for the con- of 24 hours was granted by the tion, legal education and the

Magistrato.

Solicitors Guarantee Fund. fecation of the goods was made. 110,00

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New Engineering & Ship Building Works (Ord.) Shanghat Dock & Engin

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Cathay Land.

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China Realty Co.

14.90

Shanghai Land Invest-

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39.00

Ewo Cotton Mills, Ltd... 15,10 Shanghal Cotton Manu-

facturing Co.

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