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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1′′ 1933.

SOVIET RUSSIA TO RETURN TO CONCERT OF

LEN HARVEY SCOTTISH BALL.

WINS

· GREAT FIGIIT WITH JACK PETERSEN

HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE BOUT

London, Nov. 80. Len Harvey fought one of the greatest fights of his life at the Albert Hall

BIG SUCCESS

BRILLIANT SCENE

LAST NIGHT

St. Andrew's Ball of 1938 will go down in the annals of the Colony as the most brilliantly successful social function of the year.

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The Rose Room and Roof Garden of the Peninsula Hotel presented an unforgettable sight last night. Predominant in the glittering ar ray were the uniforms. of naval black and white of their and military oflecra. The sober dress provided the contrast and a to-night when he upset all utiful dresses of the ladies.

pleasing background predictions by defeating A spirit of revelry and Intense Jack Petersen, the holder, pride of race prevalled. Not that in a bout for the British Scotsmen.

it was exclusively a gathering of Thero were repre- heavyweight championship.sentatives of England, Ireland and

for the

5Vales there, and not a few men The challenger seemed on the and women who claimed birthplace. verge of defent on many occasions in the Dominions of the Empire In the early rounds, but ho sur- and sister Colonies, the United vived the ordeal magnificently. States and other lands. and gained the verdict on points.

A return contest is almost certain to be arranged.

Signor Mussolint.

KOWLOON OUTRAGE

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LITVINOFF VISIT TO ROME

MUSSOLINI PLANNING BIG CONFERENCE?

SPECULATION RIFE

Romo, Nov, 30.

EUROPE

FANLING GOLF ·

STARTING TIMES FOR SUNDAY

Old Course Championship Arst round. 9.30 0. W. F. Booker, A. McKellar. 9.35 K. 8. Robertson, Rt. Young. 9.40 E. D. Matthews, D., S. Edward. 0.45 I. Newton, R. K. Valentine, 0.50 A. E. Lissaman, J. 13. Mackle. 0.55 A. B. Raworth, 8. H. Dodwell. 10.00 F. D. Hunter, T. A. Pearce. 10.05 O. E. C. Marton, T. R. Chassels,

10.09 1. Hampton, II, II, Mundy. 10.12 3. Dockney, D. H. Blake.

10.16 E. Des Voeux, R. A. Rodgers. 10.20 3. A. Slenp, C. II. Burton, 10.24 A C.. I. Dowkor, F. Syme

Thomson,

10.8 A. 8. Adamson, W. Thomson. 10.32 A. D. Humphreys, I. H. Geare, 10.30 G. C. Worrall, L. M. §. Lloyd.

The attention of European chancellries is likely to be focussed almost entirely upon Rome during the week-end, the greatest interest M. Litvinoff, whose visit to Rome is 10.48 N. K. Littlejohn, J. S. Dyken having been aroused by the conversations planned between Signor Mussolini and M. Maxim Litvinoff.

M. Litvinoff is due to land at Naples on Saturday and he will proceed immediately to Rome, where he will stay at the Soviet Embassy and attend a reception at the American Embassy.

21 YEARS AGO

The arrangements were carried wounds to the face and head and πε out without a hitch, due to the hor left hand almost severed splendid work of the organising the wrist, Inflicted during the nt- committees. Scottish reels proved tack, It

understood that the After a bad time in the early highly popular, and for those who

Wireless messages from his shipme stages, Harvey, displaying apten could not master the intricacies onslaught was made in the passage indiente that the Soviet Assistant did ringcraft.

and of the Caledonians, the Eight from the living room to the Foreign Commissar is very rener outfought

Scottlache, kitchen. The boy led and Mraved regarding the subjects likely outgeneralled la heavier

op-somes, the Highland

long unter struggled to the bath-to be discussed during his talks and the like, there was a ponerit.

room where, apparently, she programme of modern dances.

with Signor Mussolini, but officials fainted. For the perfect supper arrange-

of the Russian Embassy in Rome ments (the Peninsula Hotel served She iny bleeding profusely for say that he cannot but receive Com-more than half an hour, and whenfavourably any proposals for effec- discovered, huddled up in the bath-tive disarmament and the improve. a highly

room, by her husband, was only ment of Soviet relations with the

European Powers. We were informed on enquiry at Kowloon Hospital this morning that she was as comfortable could be expected, although tremely week from loss of blood.

BATTLE OF WITS.

It was n battle of tactics and nearly 1,200 people). the wits. Harvey allowed Petersen mittee is indebted to to do most of the leading, and efflelent, management then slipped into close quarters and punished his opponent's body. The manoeuvre was repeated time after time, but Petersen Bermed to have no effective counter.

THREE BIG PUNCHES.

GOVERNOR'S ARRIVAL.

semi-conscious.

HUSBAND'S DISCOVERY.

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The first intimation of the brutal attack was when Mr. Hunter re- turned to the house shortly after p.m. Opening the front door,

MUSSOLINI PLANS.

It is known that Signor, Musso- Ini is very anxious to bring back Russia into the comity of Euro- pean nations, with participation in A future conference of the Powers envisaged by Italian policy.

Extracts From the "Telegraph" Files

The following extracts aro from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended December 1st, 1912.

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The Canadian Pacific liner Em- press of Asin was launched at Glasgow,

Serious disturbances

attracting much attention.

PANTOMIME FOR CHRISTMAS

ATTRACTIVE EVENT

ARRANGED

With the approach of Christmas, the entertainment of the children of the Colony has again been remembered by Mrs. A. C. Womack] and, as was the case last year, she has once more buckled to for the enjoyment of the younger genern- tion.

two hours.

10.44 W. 8. Hiller, W. N. A. Smalley. 10.48. A. Hodges, C. G, Marrable, 10.52 H. F. Phillips, R. H. Griffiths. 10.66 D. J. Mackle, G. W. Tolmio, 11.00 V, R. Gordon, A. II. Penn. 11.04 F. A. Redmond, A: B. Purves. 11.08 Capt. Morgan, Pay. Cdr. Tetley. 11.12 J. Wilson, T. J. Price. 11.10 H. S. Dinsdale, E. R. Price. 11.20 S. T. Butlin, P. S. Grant. 11.24 J. E. Dovey, J Morris. 11.28 J. F. Robinson, T. A. Martin. 11.3 J. M. Walker, J, 8. Maclaren.

Championship seconut round,

12.55 A. K. Mackenzie, D. S. Robb.

1.00 G. B. G. Hull, A. T. Lay. 1.05 J. B. Roas, W. A. Stewart. 1.10 Booker or McKellar, Robertson 1.16 Matthews or Edward, Newton

or. Young.

or Valentine.

1.20 Lizaman or Mackie, Raworth,

or Dodwell. 1.25 Hunter or Pearce, Marton er

Chassels.

New Course

9.40 LA, C. Groves, J. W. Mayhow, 0.32 Mr. Hiller, Mrs. Sinalloy.

0.48 A. Sommerfelt, H. C. Hopking. 10.04 A. T. Lay, A. K. Mackenzie,

0.58 W. D. and Mrs. Fiddes Wilson.

and 10.12 Miss Whimster, H. N. William.

BOR.

10.28 H. C. Mecke, *G. A. Stewart. 10.30 R. P. Edwarda, *F. A. Merry.

For this coming Christmas she has taken the bare plot of the At 7.10 p.m. His Excellency, the

"Queen of Hearts" and has Governor and party were mot at

The rate of the dollar on demand written around that theme a most Nevertheless, it must be ad- the main entrance of the Hotel by

was 28. 0.13/10d.

delightful little pantomime. At- mitted that Harvey had several the Chieftain, Mr. A. L. Shields.

tractive dialogue, the effort of her very narrow escapes and carned and Vice-President, Mr. A. S.

own pen, awlaging songs the verdict only by a very narrow MacKichan, who escorted them to

dainty dancing is the fare, all the Green Room, which was re- margin.

served for the ocension.

combining to amuse for nearly 10.20 W. M. Thomson, B. D. Evans. At 9.20 p.m. the Past Presidents

Other subjects likely to be dis- Harvey was sent to the doorland General Committee formed

cussed are the increasing tension

occurred Mra, Womack gathered around 10.44 R. C. Webb, J. MacKnight. with a right to the chin in the in procession outside the Committee hallo splashed all over between Soviet and Japan, over when the Chinese instituted a boy-her an enthusiastic thst of grown- 10.52 A. D. Coppin, S. S. Ferry.

and ten minutes later the Going into the front which Signor Mussolini is per colt of the Ilongkong tramways in ups and kiddles and amongst the • Unsuccessful in ballot for Old frat minute of the fight.tee room by a powerful left to the chin in were Juined by the Chieftain, His room he noticed bloodstains in turbed, and improved Russo-Italia consequence of a decision that in latter will again be seen those the third round.

Excellency the Governor and Lady of the chairs. Turning to leave would take more of Italy's textiles, be accepted as fares. Police Con- Sorby and, John Wynne-Jones,

the doorway and smeared on one trade relations, by which Russia future only Hongkong money would budding Thespiana, Marigold He was also forced to his knees Peel, and the Vice-President.

his wifeposalbly in exchange for petro-stable Swan was injured when Preceded by an escort

the room, be noticed of the In the fourth, another big punch)

huddled up in the corner of the leum.

missiles were thrown at him. sent him flying almost through Scottish Company H.K.V.D.C. and

bathroom on the opposite side of the ropes to the laps of the ring-pipers, and followed by the past

the hall, her face running Presklents and General Committee, blood.

Special attention will be paid siders.

to the Far East, it is believed. It the procession moved off and pro-

Mr. A. H. Ough, for many years down will be recalled that the Soviet senter partner of Messra. Leigh and Ho immediately rushed eveded towards the ballroom. to the Empress Store and phoned rapprochement with America was Orange, left for Home on retire:

When the party halted, the Na-

for medical aid. A lady happened Freeted with favour in Rome who tional Anthem was played by the orchestra.

to be in the shop at the time and, saw happy results emerging from Mac-hen informed of the The Chieftain' and Mr.

the reconciliation of the world's assault,

LWO drove in her car to the Water largest Republics, both

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HARVEY'S RISE.

From the fourth round

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warde, he gradually naserted him self and fought magnificently,|

ahort arm jolts in clinches.

Excellency the Governor and Lady Harvey at the close was desery-Peel to the dais where they were ing of the decision, though the met by Mrs. Shields and party. consensus of opinion was that he The whole party then occupied the had only against six-won-by-Petersen, the als other two being even-Reuter,

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seven rounds as!

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HAGGIS CEREMONY.

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The Committee of the Helena May Institute are taking a keen interest in the pantomime and are affording all the help possible to make the production Last year the hall was available

Fantomime.

a success.

Course.

ECONOMY APPROVED.

NEWFOUNDLAND PASSES COMMISSION REPORT

London, Nav, 30. for one afternoon only but ar

The Legislative Connell of Now- rangements have been made this foundland has passed resolutions St. Andrew's Ball, held at the year so that three performances on the Royal Commission's Report sapping Petersen's strength withiKichan then advanced with His Police Station to report the mat-whom hold views on the Japanese City Hall, was a big success.

Mr. ean be given.

unanimously.

Earlier in the week the resolu- ter. The police were soon on the problem similar to those held by W. Dickson was the Chieftain,

The dates are Italy, The Italian press

the 14th, 15th tions were approved by the Legis- cene. Prior to their arrival Mr.

Mr. E. F. Scull, of the Shanghai tain rises at 6.30 p.m. sharp,

und 10th December and the curlative Assembly.

The Hunter had endeavoured to stem Phasises that the rapprochement

Report advises drastic conscerated Soviet Russia's return Hora Boznar, was appointed which should allow an opportunity changes in Newfoundland's 'admis to the concert of Great Powers,

manager of the Kennedy Horec for-all-children--to-see the tration, to effect economy-British- AFFAIR A MYSTERY,

CORDIAL RELATIONS.

Repository in Hongkong. Mrs. Hunter was rushed to

Wireless. Kowloon Hospital for medical at- tention, and her condition was will be the concern of the various While for the time disarmament reported as serious.

The knife with which the attacked out that the U.S.S.R., like the European chancelleries, It is point- made was found in the United States, plays no little role kitchen, covered with blood, with in the Disarmament Conference despite the fact that it is not a strands of hair sticking to it."

No explanation can be found for member of the League of Nations, the attack. The coolle had a and It is, therefore, natural that ways been kindly treated, and the Italian Government should ex- appeared to be of a quiet and press its point of view. directly to peaceful disposition,

the Soviet Foreign Commissar. ONLY SIXTEEN.

Italo-Soviet relations at the pre- The description of the servant sent timo are extremely cordial, as was circulated immediatoly after evidenced by the recent vialt of the report of the affair was re-two Soviet cruisers to Naples. ceived by the police. He is 16 years of age, of medium height VATICAN OVERTURES? and build, clear complexion, hair. houseboy's

U.S. GOLD POLICY BATTLE

LEGALITY ISSUE

RAISED -

Washington, Nov. 28.

fout,

WOA

The Loyal Toast to His Majesty was proposed by the Chieftain and when it had been honoured and, a suitable interval observed, the an cient and traditional ceremony of piping in the haggis was carried' Borne by Mr. A. D. Wyllie and preceded by Pipe Major W. C. K. Mackie the "great chieftain o' the Pudden Raco" was brought in. Behind it came Mr. T. Parkinson, A clash over the legality of who carried the Barley Bree. The the government's gold purchase-dish was placed before the Chief managed money programme tain, after which he rose and gave developed.

the Piper

the At the same time further evid- { “qualch.” ence has been given of President When he had been served, the Roosevelt's determination to main-Chieftain himself took a dram, tain the monetary policy despite tilting and kissing the bottom of widespread crticism of the com-the cup to ensure "nao heel taps." modity dollar plan.

after which he tendered it to His A memorandum attributed to Excellency. The gentlemen at the the former Under Secretary of official table were then each serv- the Treasury, Mr. Acheson, was ed with a dram from the qualch.ly appreciated by the made public, declaring that the

gold buying plan is illegal under

the terms of the act creating the

dram

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CHIEFTAIN'S SPEECH.

parted on the left side, wearing Vatican may make

It is also belleved that the

Punt).

clothes and

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overture

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speaks during M. Litvinoff's visit in favour of religious freedom In Russia. Scottish The relations between the Vati- Community. I also want to wel can and Moscow are very strained, come Admiral Sir Frederic Dreyer but many in Vatican circles believe Reconstruction Finance Corpora the serving of the Bree, at the Mrs. Berrett, and

An Interval was observed after and Lady Dreyer, General and that the moment is ripe for tion in the Hoover Administration.

Commodore improvement, in vlow of Russia's Mrs. Elliot. This is their present conciliatory attitude. It was offset by an opinion, at- conclusion of which, the Chieftain and

the "Plous and first St. Andrew's Ball in Hong- tributed to Mr. Stanley Reed, the rose to propose R.F.C.

If religious freedom is granted, counsel, upholding its Immortal Memory of St. Andrew." kong, and we greatly appreciate

Mr. Shields said: legality.

the enthusiastic manner in which many are of the opinion that the Your Excellencies, ladies and they have joined in the dances destruction of the Greek Orthodox gentlemen,It is my great pri- and practices..

Church in Russia opens a great vilego to extend to you all a We also have with us to-night,new field for Catholic conversions, hearty welcome to this annual Admiral Upham, Commander-in- celebration when we meet, to do Chief of the United States Asiatic

EXCHANGE RATES

Paris:

Geneva. Berlin... Helsingfors.

Oslo.

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Nov. 29. Nov.30. honour to the Memory of our Fleet, and Mrs, Upham, also His Overtures might be made direct, 84.15/12 Patron Saint, to entertain our Excellency The American Minister or through the good offees of the

17.09 friends and

to perpetunto our to China The Honourable Nelson Italian government, but no official Scottish customs and traditions. T. Johnson, to whom we extend a statement can be obtained..

Scotsmen the world over can-i cordial welcome.

.84.7/32

17.04 .13.81 2204 .19.90

13.25

2284

Athens..

.670

Milan

Buenos Aires.. Shanghai.

.02% 424% 1/3% 6.19

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New York.

Amsterdam

Vienna.

Prague.

Madrid. Bucharest

Hongkong Brussels... Stockholm Copenhagen

Lisbon

Bombay

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Yokohama Montovideo

Belgrado Montreal.

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675 grogate on St. Andrew's Day, and I wish to thank the Mombors Meanwhile, it is learned in 62% so far as conditions permit, they of the Committee and the various London that the only delay in the 36 celebrate on the same lines as we Sub-Committees for all their conclusion of the Anglo-Russian 1/8% do_to-night.

hard work. I would also, thank Commercial Treaty arises from the 6.17 Our alleged barbaric customs the Pipera for their invaluable Loun Goldfields issue.

8.22 are often the subject of quip and assistance to-night and at the

80 jest, but our friends usually need practice dances. 112

little persuasion to join in the 40.7/16 tribal rites.

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Agreement on several outstand- This is the thirty-fourth yearing issues has been reached, but Company 500.

560

The support given to the Ball the decorations in hand, and a from the Soviot for a breach of

that Geordle Duncan has taken the Lena Gold Fields

calma $18,000,000 compensation 1/5

1/61 23.71%

25.76% this year is very gratifying to usual he has given us something the mining concession in Russia 10.30% 10.80% the Committee and myself. Times now and original in the figure of .22.40

22.40 have been bad and monoy none Saint

110 too plentiful, and I hope this is a that drew at the entrance to granted in 1926,

Geordio has boon Official opinion in Britain is bes 1/5.31/32 sign that the corner has been thanked so often that he now re-loved to favour scaling the claim 1.1/16 turned and better times are in fuses to attend the supper, but to £3,500,000, while the Russians 1/2.0/82 sight.

hope Mrs. Duncan will convey to are willing to pay $1,000,000. It 35% Before giving you the toast of him our appreciation and thanks, the wide margin between the two 242 the evening. I wish to thank you, I will now ank you to rise and amounts can be reconelled to n Sir, and Lady Peel for honouring drink the Toast The Plous and common figure, the signature of a 18.7/10 us with your presence. Your Immortal Memory of Saint An-new treaty is not likely to be long .100.3/10 1004 gracious support of the St. Andrew."

delayed.-Reuter, British Wirelest. drow's Ball has always been high- The toast was duly honoured.

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