1933-11-22 — Page 19

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1933.

BRITAIN RE-STATES DISARMAMENT

CRISIS AT GENEVA

CONFLICT AT LAST MOMENT

ITALY & FRANCE DISAGREE

SCOTTISH BALL MUSIC

TO BE BROADCAST TO CANTON

Members of the Scottish munity in Canton, who are cele- brating St. Andrew's Day by hold-

com.

ng ball, will enjoy the novel ex- perlence of being able to dance to: music broadenst from the Penin- Hula Hotel, Kowloon, where the Hongkong Society is holding. Its annual function on the same night.

Geneva, Nov. 21. A crisis arose in the

This is being made possible 'disarmament talks to-day through arrangements mado. by following a general agree station. The music will be broad- the Hongkong Society with Z.B.W.

ment on the question of ad-cast until 2 a.m. und will be made journing the Conference un- available to the Canton gathering by means of a recolver and loud til January.

speakers. It is possible also that other coast ports, such as Amoy and Foochow, if they have the necessary apparatus, will be able to enjoy almilar facilities.

A draft resolution has been pre- pared which states that the Bureau of the Conference recommends that the aims of the Conference can best be promoted by diplomatic negotiations between the Powers and also that there should be no meetings provisionally of the general committees.

FRENCH VIEW.

When it was thought that this resolution would meet with com- plete approval, M. Paul-Boncour, the French delegate, said he believ ed it would be dangerous to sun pend all the activities of the Con- ference.

He felt that the work of the two technical committees should go on. being symbolical of the fact that the Conference was still alive.

.that

We understand also that among the decorations at the Peninsula Hotel on the night of the ba!! there will be a life-size figure of St. Androw, which will be placed ovor the fountain in front of the Hotel. It is hoped that this willị be in position by Tuesday after-

on,

when the second of the practice dances takes 'place.

The first of the practies dances.

The boat in which Captain Kingdom plans a voyage from Hongkong lo Fiji.

FILL TRIP PLANS

CAPT. KINGDOM. NOT YET READY

EXPECTING A COMPANION

NOTED SCHOLAR

SIR ROBERT SCOTT DEAD

(Our Own Correspondent). thy Telegraph. Congright. Telegraphis Me

anges Ordinanor, 1891. Received Narember ti 145 p.m.)

London, Nov. 22.

A noted scholar has passed; away by the death of Sir Robert Forsyth Scott, Master of St. John's College, Cambridge, aince

1908.

was

In connexion with Captain L. held at the Peninsula Hotel Inst Kingdom's proposed voyage by evening, was a great success, sailing ship to Fiji, it was learn- there being a record attendance.fed to-day that the actual time The Scottish dances were particu- of departure has not yet been

The eldest son of the late Rev. Iarly well done, this reflecting decided on, as there are still Dairsle. Co. Fife, deceased was George Scott, former minister of great credit on the activities of the Reel Club. Pipe music for certain arrangements to be made born at Leith in 1849, and these dancos was supplied by before everything is in readiness. educated t Edinburgh IDirh

Inter Major W. C. K. Mnckle, Mr. E.

continuing His craft, the Teine China, is School.

hia Neshit, Mr. H. C. Watson, Mr. J.

studies at Stuttgart and London. A. Riach, Mr. F. D. Wilson and not, strictly speaking, a sampan; lie then proceeded to St. John's Mr. J. B. Rosa.

she is n European-style ship, College, Cambridge, where he was Chinese rigged." The precise fourth Wrangler in 1875, becom- course to be set on the trip willing a Fellow two years later. naturally depend on wind and

He became Assistant Master at Christ's Hospital in 1877, and after being called to the Bar was a Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1922.

ITALIAN OBJECTION. The Italian delegate took the op- posite view, pointing out the danger somo question might un- expectedly lead to an explosion.

It is believed that the French destre was to emphasise that the effort so necessary for ultimate weather conditions. Conference was continuing on the basis of the agreement of October 14, while the Italians wish to make

it clear that a new basis must be Bought-Reuter.

PREMIER ON THE OUTLOOK

Statement in the Commons

Auccess.

AMERICAN AID.

The two Samoan women who are The Premier went on, "We hope accompanying Captain Kingdom that Germany may Join in these are not, пя stated yesterday, diplomatic exchanges and that passengera; they are really mem- France and Italy will continue the bers of the crew, who will look efforts which we have been and are after, cooking, etc., and who are still making so cordially together taking this means of returning to to bring good reaults out of the their homes. conference. Of course we shall} continue to act in all these matters

The main cabin of the vessel

in close touch with the United Will serve as galley and accommo-

dation for the two women. It is

From 1883 to 1908, he WIEL Senior Buranr of St. John's to 1012 College and from 1910 was Vice-Chancellor at Cambridge. He was greatly Interested in antt quarian and biographical pursuits.

DEATH

States."

15 feet long, 10 feet 6 inches wide ALLEGED THIEF'S The Premier cited the proverband & feet 4 inches in depth. At "Where there is a will there is a London, Nov. 22. way," and said the British Govern the after end is the master's ac- When the Commons reassembled ment certainly had the will to There is another stora room at the room, etc. commodation, store this afternoon, the motion that a make the Disarmament Conference fore part of the ship, and this will humble Address be presented in succeed and would not lose

also be used for accommodation TWO MEN ACCUSED OF

other man who will Reply to the Speech which His opportunity of discovering a way for the

MANSLAUGHTER of working.

probably also make the trip. Majesty this morning delivered 'from the Throne was moved and

seconded in accordance with custom by two private members, Mears, W. H. Cross and Mr. Kenneth Lindany, the latter making his

first speech in the House.

mants to

ARMAMENT WORK.

an

He complained that inaccurate

The death of an alleged thief It may be mentioned that statements had been made about Captain Kingdom has been 36 following rough and ready punish- the work which the British arma curs at seu, 28 years as master mont meted out by four Chinese ment firms were doing. The facts of sailing ships. He has had September 20 was the subject of of the Hunghom district on wore that the work which made practically no experience of steam, the Bo-called armament firms

" charge of but his knowledge of sailing brought against Tsan Wu-tsal manslaughter After the customary compli- busy in October and necessitated should be of great value to him and Liu Chun at the Criminal

these speakers, the their engaging more labour was Leader of the Opposition embarked work connected with hydrogena on the proposed 7,000-mile voyage. Sessions this morning. on a preliminary criticism of the tion.. Government's policy as outlined in

He cited n statement from the speech but took the occasion to Sheffield that not more than 20 welcome its declaration of loyalty per cent, of the turnover of the large steel firms was represented to the League of Nations.

On that point the Opposition by armaments and of this percent- would give the Government their age a large proportion Included full support since they BOW no

con-

NEW SITUATION. The Prime Minister, who spoke

SOLDIER'S BRIEF

LIBERTY

ESCAPE

Mr. J. A. Fraser, Assistant Attorney General, prosecuted and Mr. Hin-shing Lo, instructed by Mr. Peter, Sin, appeared for the defence.

Prisoners pleaded not guilty,

and the following jurymen were empanelled to hear the cane- Messrs. D. G. Gow, M. A. dos Remedios, R. A. Jardine, Cheng Chao-chi, J. E. Barrow, F. Lobel and S. T. Williamson.

POLICY

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1 pm. Local Time and Weather Report,

1.15 p.m. A relay of the Hongkong Hotel Orchestra by courtesy of the Management (During the intervals recorded music will be broadcast from the Studio).

1.80 p.m. Rugby Press Now, etc. 2 p.m. Close Down.

4.30-7 p.m. Chinese programime, 7-10.30 p.m. European programme. 7.7.16 p.m. Hawalian Indiana March.

Hanapi Trio. Song-Pm Feathering a Neat

Sophie Tucker (Comedienne). Organ Solo-Lonesome Lover,

Reginald Foort.

Song-My Cindors-On the Amazon. Bobby Howes (Comedian). 7.16.8 p.m. From the Studio. A Planoforte Recital by Mr. Harry Ore's Pupils.

Programme.

1. (a) Sonata No. 24 in F sharp major (Beethoven). (b) Impromptu in F sharp

major (Chopin). Miss Barbara Balenn. 2. (n) Sonata in A (Scarlatti). (b) Etude in Calarp minor

(Chopin).

(c) "Lolita"-Spanish

Cappriccio (Chaminade): Mrs. Dalay K. H. Yuen. 3. (a) Clair de Lune (Debussy), (b) Etude in E (Chopin).

e) Etude in G sharp minor.

(Chopin). Mr. Fred Alves.

& p.m. Local Time and Weather Repurt.

8.3-8.30 p.m.

A relay from Daventry. (Should ception prove satisfactory, this relay will bo continued indefinitely)..

8.30-9.30 p.m.

Dancing

A relay of the Yellow Dragon courtesy of the Management

Academy Orchestra, by

9.30-10.30 p.m. From the Studio. Selections by The Cheero Band. Programme.

1. Oh Johanan.

2. An Orchid to You.

3. Gypsy Fiddles.

4. Isn't it Heavenly?

6. My Lucky Day.

6. Blue Prelude.

7. Vino Street -Drag.

8. Reflections in the Water--Waltz.

D. Shuffo Off to Buffalo.

11, I Cover the Waterfront.

10. Spanish Eyes.

12. Ain'tcha Kinda Sorry Now?

13. Love Songs of the Nile. 14. Hold Mc.

News.

10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day I'rea 10.35 p.m. Close Down. All records in the above European programmes arc selected from 2.B.W.'a Library.

KZRM PROGRAMME.. To-day's Broadcast from Manila: 5.00 p.m. Sunset Dance Hour-New

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quantities of marine propelling DETENTION BARRACKS machinery for the warshipa being alternative to the League, but the constructed under ordinary pro- formation of nations into groupsgrammes.. with possible disastrous

NO FOREIGN ORDERS, The Officer Commanding the 2nd. sequences.

There were at present no foreign | Battalion East Lancashire Regi- orders for armaments in the whole ment reports that nt 5 o'clock this of Shefeld.

Mr. Fraser said a police con- 3384038 Jor- morning Pte. No. The Premier dealt in detail with later, referred to the Disarmament other statements to the same effect, dan, broke away from Detention stable who would normally give Conference conversations in Gene-giving figures to prove, that the direction of the Taipo Road.

Barracks and made off in the evidence, had been dismissed from the Force on an entirely different chemical and steel works about

matter and had disappeared. At 8.00 He said Germany's withdrawal which allegations had been -maile

Later, the man was arrested by the proper time, however, from the League and the Disarma- were almost entirely engaged on the Shatin Police, and taken back application would be made for his ment Conference had created a new industrial products.-British Wire to San Wal Camp. where

the evidence at the magistracy to be. altuation' which itself had to be floss.

admitted. Battalion is at present stationed.

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Sign Of.

It was alloged that about 10.45 DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

p.m. on September 20, Liu Chun, who lived in Ha Heung Street, further. That should be carried on was never in PROSPERITY TRIES THE FORTUN-! The Ben Line B... Benglos is due nearby, saw a man stealing taro- question and the only matter In ATE, ADVERSITY THE GREAT. Pliny there from Home ports via Singapore roots from one of the gardons

on the 27th instant.

owned by the Chinese of the dis- 10.30 the Younger. doubt was the best Immediate pro-

trict. He raised the alarm, and ceduro.

During the dinner dance to-night) Yu Chun-hol, charged with the four men, including prisoners, set Sir John Simon and Captain in the grill room of the Hongkong theft of jewellery to the value of upon the man with weapons and Anthony Eden have during the Hotel, the popular artistes Escandal $2,800 from 406, The Peak, the pro- fists. A constable came up and EXCHANGE RATES last few days taken part in a series and Rosita will provide entertain perty of Mr. J. D. Lloyd, and loitoring the four men bolted. The benton of profitable and, amicablo con- ment in their usual fascinating num in No. 406 and No. 615, The Peak, man also made an attempt to get sultations with the President of bers of Spanish dances and ong, made another appearance before' Mr. away but he fell down exhausted the Conference and representa for which they have already earned Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy and soon afterwards died from the tives of other nations,

considerable repute.

this morning, and was remanded for effects of the assault. 48 hours in police custody.

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SIR J. SIMON'S REPORT.

Attacked by her husband, it is

Dr. J. B., Mackle gave evidence Sir John Simon had returned alleged, Wong King, a married wo-

During the week ended November that the deceased's body bore large London this morning and man living at 62, Main St. Kowloon

was City, was admitted to the Kowloon 18, three cases of typhoid with two bruises and there was a fracture reported that there a very good and determined spirit Hospital yesterday with chopper typhoid fever, shut one of para of the aploon and ribs. It was the Bulan

wounds in the head. The man is in and one case of co-operation at Geneva and that police custody. He has been without meningitis with one death were re-jury to the spleen that had Shanghal. there was no intention of allow work for some time and the tragic: On Monday one case of meningitis

ported to the local health authorities. proved fatal, ing the work of the Conference incident is said to have resulted

was also reported. Deaths from to die or to fail, but that there from a quarrel.

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Cross-examined, witness said Vienna. the aploon in this case was an Prague.. abnormally large one and ʼn slight | Madrid.. parallel and supplementary efforts At the Sandilands Hut yesterday

blow might, though not neces Bucharest by the use of diplomatic machinery afternoon, the annual Brownie rally

Hongkong. should now be made in order to was held, being attended by Lady The fortnightly meeting of the Marily, enuse denth.

Brussole. make the most effective contribus Peel, who was received by a guard of Sanitary Board was hold yesterday

Shek Choi, boller-maker, sald he Stockholm. tion to the work which the Dishonour and presented by a member President, In the chair. Others pro was walking with a friend named Lobon. armament Conference had in its programme designed a in

the Yokohama Brd Hongkong tho

Pack. An sent word the Hon. Mr. A. G. W. Wong Po when they saw charge.

Ho Montevideo. interesting programme was given and Tickle, Vice-President, Dr. G. W. assault being committed. He added

Foreign tea served, after which Lady. Feel Pope, M.OI. Mr. M. K. Lo, Dr. recognised the prisoners an being Montreal.

the the

Dr. Li Shu two of the men and added that Silver (apot)....18% the 2nd R. A. do Castro. representative of the cabinet na Hongkong Pauk, the winners of the fan, Mr. A. J. Mackichon, Mr. . Tenng Wu-tsat used an Iron drill Silver (ar) 18.110 a whole and they wore entitled to Totem Competition, and a pleture to J. Roe, secretary, and Mr. Ne Mul- and Lui Chun bis fists..

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