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CUNARDER PACT

WHITE STAR MERGER AGREEMENT

DOCK CEREMONY DISCLOSURE

London, Jan. 18.

SHARP RISE

IN RUBBER

HOPEFUL OUTLOOK FOR RESTRICTION

AGREEMENT TO BE SPEEDED UP

The Hague, Jan. 18. Enquiries in rubber circles after the meeting of the Interna- Speaking at the inauguration tional Association of Rubber of the King George V Graving Growers at Amsterdam, which Dock at Southampton to-day, Lord Essendon, the Chairman of was attended by producers and the White Star Line, referred to brokers, show that the general the agreement between the tone is hopeful as regards, a Cunard and White Star Lines definite solution of the restric which now awaits the conclusiontion problem. of certain formalities before com. ing into operation.

He said it was intended that the North Atlantic assets of the two companies should be transferred to a now company but that in every other respect the two companies. would maintain their separate en- tities.

Ho hoped and believed that both companies and the. Port of Southampton would benefit from the arrangements.

BIGGEST IN WORLD.

The King George V Graving Dock in the largest in the world. It is 1,200 feet long, 135 feet wide, and 60 feet deep from cope to floor, holds 200,000 tons of waters and can accommodato a vessel of 100,- 000 tons if one so huge is ever bullt. The King opened Southampton's now dock scheme Inst July,

To-day the Chairman of the Southern Railway which is reapon- sible for this groat development of the port, stated that under every houd of their business at South- ampton, the Southern Railway would show increased fgures for 1933 over the previous year.

Government assistance in the building of the giant new Cunarder was made contingent on an amalga. mation of Cunard and White Star Interests:--British Wireless.

21 YEARS AGO

Extracts From the "Telegraph" Files

The following extracts are from the Hongkong Telegraph for the week ended January 18th, 1913

The rate of the dollar on demand wae Zs, 0.13/16d

The death occurred at the Peak Hospital of Mrs. G. A. Caldwell, wife of a former Secretary of the Hongkong and Whampon Dock Co..

·Latch

Mr. Guy R. Haywood was admitt- ed, as a solicitor.

Government-appointments-in- cluded Mr. C. G. Perdue as Police Probationer, and Messrs. R.A.C North and P. Burn as Cadets.

There was, however, some dia- appointment at the absence of concreto Information on certain points, particularly regarding how far restriction in the Dutch East indies would go.

that no real dificulty arose on the The moeting gave the Impression question of the distribution of the quota.

A strong controversy extets be- tween the plantations established before 1925 which had followed a conservative policy in planting and which have higher costs of pro- tapping and the newer, estates duetion.

The opinion was unanimous, nevertheless, that every effort should be strained to speed up a restriction agreement.

Rubber and rubber shares rose

sharply in London on the news of the results of the Amsterdam deliberations-Reuter.'

"TELEGRAPH" ART SUPPLEMENT

'to-morrow's Picture .

Features

Numerous pictures of to- pical interest" will appear in to-morrow's edition of the Telegraph Pictorial Supplc- ment. Amongst the numer- ous weddings Illustrated will. be those of the Rev. G. A. Hook and Miss Bennett, and of Mr. T. Low and Miss Gaubert.

Dinners given by British residents of Canton to men of the H. M. West River Flotilla and to the Rev. Bra. Stephen by his former pupils will ho illustrated, whilst other groups will include 'old boys of St. - Xavier's Institution, Penang, and St. Andrew's School, Singapore.

Pictures will also appear of the visit of members of the South China Division of the Ambulance Brigade to Canton, and amongst many other illus trations will be some of snow. scenes in Peking.

DOVEY STANDS OUT ON HIS OWN

The Philharmonic Society an- In Rousing Navy Soccer

nounced the forthcoming produc tion of "Merrio England."

STOCK EXCHANGE FEATURES

RUBBER SHARES

THE RISE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1934.

AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES RUGBY XV VERSUS HONGKONG

POOR

FAN PROF

Some amusing impressions gained by our artist at the rugby match between the Australian Universities and Hongkong, played at Happy Vallay yesterday.

UNILATERAL DISARMAMENT

FAVOURED BY Y.M.C.A.

DEBATERS

RADIO

BROADCASTMBRA

TO-DAY'S BROADCAST.

'FOUR STUDIO ITEMS FOR

THIS EVENING

4.30-5 p.m. Chinese recorded pro- gramme.

5-5.30 p.m. A relay from Daventry of Harold Ramsay at the Organ of the Granada. Tooting.

6.80.7.10 p.m. Chinese recorded programme,

gramme.

p.m. European pre-

7.30 p.m. Closing Local Stock Quotations, etc.

7.33-8 p.m. From the Studio,

The 22nd of a series of a lessons in "Cantoneso" by the Rev. Mr. II. R. Wells.

8 p.m. Local Time and Weather Report.

8.3-8.20 p.m. From the Studio, Hawaiian Selections by Ho Yuk-lum and Ho Yuk-ming.

Programme.

1. When the Rula malds aro

Sweet Constancy. Ujuin 1) Makos.

4 Hawailan Eyes.

strumming.

THE SUBMARINE 20-0 pm. Recorded Music.

LEAGUE

OSWALD WINS BY 'TWO-NIL

KEEN ARGUMENT │WHERE RAINBOW

The question of disarmament and world penco was tackled in a lively but serious manner by mem- bers of the Y.M.C.A., In the West Lounge last evening, when the meeting expressed the opinion that unilateral disarmament was in the interests of world peace,

Dr. E. L. Allen proposed this motion, in the course of which he admitted that unilateral disarma ment would not be a guarantee of absolute security. But there was sufficient to encourage one to be

FAILED

Playing at Happy Valley in the Submarine League yesterday after noon, the Rainbow were defeated by Oswald by two goals to dil.

The Rainbow played with, ten men for a while, Lt. Comdr, Morris making his arrival a short time before the interval,

After twenty minutes, Dewald secured the lead, Blewett getting away on the right and contring for Palmer to get in a first-timed which

Orchestra!-Roses of the South

(Strauss).

Bruno Walter conducting the

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Vocal Medley-Welsh Memories

(arr. Evans and Francis).

The Maestros, Octet Venelian Barcarolle Serende (arr. Willoughby),

J. N. Squire Celeste Ociet. Vocal Gems-Kermann Lohr,

Columbia Light Opera Company. Orchestral-Drury Lane Memories.

Regal Cinema, Orchestra. 2-9.45

p.m. From the Studio. A 6th recital of Gramophone re cords by Mr. C. B. R. Sargent.

9.45-10.3 p.m. Brandenburg "Concerto No. 5 in D

Major (D Due Bach).

Cortot (Piano), Thibaud (Violin), and Cortet (Flute) and Ecolo Mormale Chamber Orchestra,

Paris,

1st Movement--Allegro. | 2nd Movement--Affetuoso. 3rd MovementAllegro. 10.3-10.30 p.m. From the Studio.. A Song and Pianoforte recital by

Ramon S. Alberto accompanied by Mfr. Jose Castro.

Programme.

Ilove that It would have a most de gave Drew no chance whatevor to Mrs. Nuca Kanis (Pianist) and Mr.

save.

sirable effect. Many countries

Following, even play, after the to-day, were only waiting for such interval, the Oswald again scored, au action on the part of their

drive Sumption netting with neighbours in order to disarm from twenty yards out. This cora- Japan, Germany and Russia, hepleted the scoring and exchanges quoted, as being nations who were were even until the anal whistle. only seeking to maintain arma Unfortunately West, of the Rain- ments because of their fear of the bow was injured and had to retire. rest of the world.

A lead in The

Oswald definitely deserved unilateral disarmament by another their win, their forwards accepting nation would be a tremendous step the chances offered towards, the realisation of world peace.

The Rainbow's vanguard with

1. Songs (1) Mi Viejo Amor--.

Spanish Serenade (In Spanish) (Alfonso B Otee), (b) Ob, Donna Clara In English) (J. Peterburs).

2. Pianoforte Solos-()

Soguldlilas (Chant d'Espagnoley (A beniz).

(b) Playera Op. 5 (A)

Grihadas).

(c) Tango (Albeniz).

Spanish Serenade (In Spanish)

the exception of West, mqdo the 3. Songs (a) Ayl Ayı Ağı— He contended that history show-common mistake of keeping the ball ed. that where armed force was too long, before attempting to met by unarmed people, the armed shoot. forces did not pursue their war- like path. It was hopeless for an army to try and fight people who would not fight, and who had no weapons with which to fight.

THE OPPOSITION. Mr-S. A Gray-leading the opposition, claimed that the effect of unilateral disarmament in the world's present condition would have just the opposite effect. Coun- tries were still ruled by intense nationalistic spirits: their old systems of diplomacy still existed: the independence of states and the most Before a large number of specta.overeignties remained tora on the Dockyard ground the vital interest of the nations: and of these factors, Phoenix yesterday defeated the because

Encounter

Herald by three goals to one in a unilateral disarmument

would friendly football match. All the only result in other countries scoring was accomplished during making the most of their op ON the opening half, Barnett, Thompportunities to extend their boun-

son and Barrett being the Phoenix

daries, thereby throwing the markamen, while Arundell replied whole world, into another war,

for the Herald.

The speaker argued that it was After the interval the Phoenix plainly evident that the reaction

unilateral disarmament to played a man short, Thompson not resuming owing to an injury re-day would be just the opposite to ceived through a collision with that desired, and that the only true course to world pence was Thorpe.

but more effective During the second half, the the slower, their

Herald tried hard to reduce the method. of education. The world Te had to become anti-war conscious: to 4.7/328. defeit, but

determined Phoenix defence, had to get beyond its nationalistic Harrison in particular playing outlook, and develop an altitude with great credit during this of cosmopolitanism. period.

London, Jan. 18. On the Stock Exchange to-day, the gill-edged market finished firm, with War Loan 3 per cent. at 1014. South African mines were firm and West Afriaans very active, but finishing under beat on profit-taking. Rubber increased pound and shares rose strongly on Amsterdam Giesenges regard ing restriction.

In the foreign market, the strength of the dollar and the French franc in terms of sterling a notable feature. British

WILE Wireless.

FLOOD RELIEF

CAMPAIGN FOR YELLOW

RIVER SUFFERERS

Shanghai, Jan, 19.

were

Dove, Herald centre half, wan the best man on the field, and gave a display which ranks him as one of the best players seen this season

on the Dockyard ground,

BILLIARDS

R.A.S.C.-DEFEAT R.A.M.C.

PURE UTOPIANISM.

For the Oswald, Edmunds At left back was outstanding, and Sump tion was forward.

great asset në unë nëide'

Bright, West and · Tucker) did well for the losers;

The teams lined out under E/Sen. Lakey as follows;

(Osman Perez Freiro). (b) Lady of Spain (In English) (Tolchard Evans). (e) Amapola (The Poppy)

(In Spanish). 10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-daj Press News.

10.35 p.m. Close Down.

MACAO PROGRAMME

The following broadcast wii tako from 8 to 10 p.m., on a wavejlength place from CQN, Macao, this evening of 50 metres

Comdr. Morris, Thompson: Tucker, H.M.S. Rainbow:-Drew Lt Bright, Master, Ste. Marri Lt. Payne, Fleming, West, tarkoit

1st Part. By the Jazzband “Pancho Edmunds, Waldor, William Hin-

H.M.S. Oswald:-Edwards, Neill, and His Rhythm Boys." A Vians A. Bernardo (Saxofone and der. Blewett, Sumption. Morris,

J. de Jesus (Cortet) and Paimer, Simmonds.

the

RUG BY DINNER

THEWA

que (Jazz).1. Overture

"For All and Forever (March). 2. Can't we talk it over? (Slow Fox). 3. In a shanty in old shantytown (Waltz), 4. I lost my heart in Heidel- berg. (Slow Fox). G. Too! many tears. (Slow Fox). G. Pagan Moon (Waltz).

2nd

Part-1. Berceuse (Gounod), (Continued from Page 8.)

Piano Solo by A. Viann, 2. La Cin- quintaine (G. Marie). Saxofone Salo Henry Follock, he paid tribute to the and Piano by J. de Jesus and A. Viana. ane sporting spirit shown by the 3. Fado da Minha Mae. Song by F

with Viola by F. to-Australian team and told how

do Albuquerque stray press clipping had first brought Song). b) One, Two,

Garcia. 4. a) Waialae (Haiwalan Three. Four. to Hongkong that the (Waltz) c) Sweet Lei Lehua. (Hai- Australian team was coming here, waian Song). d) Un-like-nd-a-like. He expressed, on behalf of the foot- ball club his sincere thanks to the with Viola by J. Couto. 6. Melodio in Halwaian Guitar Solos by F. Ferreira Japanese Rugby Union for granting, F. (Rubinstein). Piano Sold by A. permission for a game to be played Vians. 0. Through that open window. in Hongkong. The enterprise of the (Waltz). Song by F. de Albuquerque Japanese Universities in inviting the with Piano by A. Viant. 7. a) Alipucto Australians to visit them was some de Mozart. b) Reverie do Fauconier. thing to be highly commended, he Violin Solos by J. Climace with Pinno said.

by A. Viano. 8. Briar Leaf-Blake. Violin, Collo and Piano by J. Climaco, A. Bernardo and A. Vians. 0 A) Traunerel (Schumann). Violin Solos Under the Leaves (Fr. Thome), b) by J. Climaco with Piano by A. Viana. 10. Kathleen Mavourneen (Crouch). Violin, Cello and Piano by J. Climaco A. Bernardo and A. Viano. 11. by J. Climaco with Piano by A. Viana. Minueto de Boucherini, Violin Solo 12. Gocunight Sweethearts, by tho Jazzband.

∙Mr. Morris seconded the motión and claimed that the risk of ultimately less than the risk of passivo non-resistance was

defeat in war.

The manager of the touring team, Mr. R. Martin, in the course of a the football club for the toast and humourous speech, sincerely thanked the manner in which it had been hon ourci

BOOM IN RADIO.

Mr. W. J. Kentos, seconding for the opposition,

CONGRATULATES WINNERS. argued that unliteral disarmament aa 471-

"I knew you played good football vlanged by Dr. Allen won pure utopianism, and that world condi- here," zald Mr. Martin. "I knew you tions to-day would never permit standard, but I can honestly say that had several players of representative of such a state. The argument I don't think I have ever seen a more that by example and precept, world splendid exposition of the game by a disarmament and peace would be winning side. Wo played as hard as obtained, fell to the ground when we could, but the best teams won the it was realised that Denmark, who match." voluntarily disarmed herself, had lose does not matter much, conclud- "Whether wo win or whether we now found it necessary to re-arm because of the fear of attack, and ed Mr. Martin. "As long as we play that Switzerland. the acknow the game we are satisfied. ledged neutral country of the Dr. Selby, and the referee of the There were insistent demande for world, had to spend millions on afternoon in a witty speech, thanked border defences for fear of being Mr. Martin for his tributes. overrun by a nation attacking Lieut. Forbes and Bir. Westfield In Great Britain during the past 14 some other country.

(cnptain of the visiting side) also months and the total number of Many and varied opinions were spoke.

receiving stations now... Hoensed exceeds six millions-British Wire- 77expressed from the body of the

loss. `- 78 hall, and the debate terminated in the vote which favoured the re- solution.

The Famine Relief Committee The Royal Army Service Corps le organising a campaign at Nan-defeated the Royal Army Medical king in order to raise money for decisively by 105 points in a flood relief purposes in the Yellow billiards, match. Cpl. Troy and River zone. Chiang Kai-shok, Dvr. Gray displayed excellent form Lin Sen, Wang Ching-wel, Tai Chi- | for the winners, whilst S/Sgt. tao, Yu Yu-jen and Sun Fo are Green was outstanding for the honorary_presidents of the com- losers., Scores: mittee. The campaign will begin on Jan. 25 and close on March 3,

-Central No108,

R.AS.C.

Cpl Leach

Dvr Gray...

R.A.M.C.

SNOOKER

97 Pio Kirkham 100: 135 L/c Parry...

Mr. Joanns Shak, mother of Mr. Dvr Whitley, 101 Pto May

1. B. Bhak, passed away this morning

after a long ifnoss, at the age of 60.

BILLIARDS

150 Cpl Mackło.

She leaves throo sons and four Cpl Eycott.. 142 Cpl Millington 160

Mr. D. J. S. Crozier, Ilon, Secret- daughters to mourn her. The funeral Cpt Troy

... 118 S/Sgt Green 150ary of the Y.M.C.A. Literary and will take place to-morrow, passing the Pio Alvis

Debating Society, occupied the ...... 743 Total .............. 648 'chair.

Monument at 3 p.m.

Total"

There will be a dinner dance at Repulse Bay Hotel on Saturday night, January 20th, and a tea dinco on; Saturday, January 21st.

case of typhold were reported to the Two cases of diphtherin and one

health authorities on Wednesday.

EVERYBODY LISTENING IN BRITAIN

London, Jan. 18. There has been a not increase of one million wireless licences issued

St. Stephen's Girls' College will hold their Annual Speech Day on Friday,

·February 0 at 3 p.m. Mira. Borrett cups and certificates. has kindly consented to present the

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