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DISARMAMENT NEARER

FRENCH NOTE BRINGS BRIGHTER OUTLOOK

London, Apr. 8. The French reply to the latest British enquiries on disarmament has been received at the Foreign

Office:

The French Government pro mises a fuller answer to the Bri tish questions soon, but meanwhile suggests further Franco-British discussions, In view of Tuesday's meeting at Geneva.

Extensive Pact Possible.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY,

BUTCHERS' SHOPS,

SANITARY BOARD POLICY

'BEING WIDENED`

NEW SIKH TEMPLE

After the ceremony the Hon. Mr. Wolfe was presented with the golden key with which he opened

APRIL 9, 1934.

THE PHILIPPINES.

FIRST STEPS FOR US. WITHDRAWAL'

Washington, Apr. 8.-

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withdrawal of the United States FOOTWEAR DEPARTMENT

from the Philippines within 10-12 year, the War Department to-day announced that the Philippine Constabulary will be completely reorganised, and for the first time will be commanded by a Filipino.

OFFICIAL OPENING ON

SATURDAY LAST'·.

At one time the sale, of meat in The newly erected Sikh Temple Hongkong was forbidden except in at Gap Road was officially opened. As a prelude to the completo As a result of these develop markets, this being due to fear of by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfo on ments it may now be possible to uncleanliness and dimeslty of con- Saturday afternoon in the presence explore the possibility of localised trol and supervision. An exception of a large number of local Sikh

Disarmament agree was made in favour of the Dairy realdents. European monts, for the stabillantion of Farm Company which now has armaments within specified limits four or five abops in different parts whleh will embrace the whole of of the Colony. Other cold storage It is understood it in a brief Europe, Including Russin,

have since been compunica

pers document containing no definite proposals, pending further con- It is possible that there may be mitted to open fish shops.

On August 12, 1924, the Sanitary sideration by the French Govern- a rider to such limitations to safe-

Board resolved to refuse all ment of the question of unran- guard Russin's freedom in the lentiona

for licences to sell matter of protective armaments for meat in Health Districts 3 to 9, use in the Far East in the event inclusive, and on April 20, 1920, It is stated by Paris correspon of Japan's refusal to sign a relevant the Board resolved tant no licences dents that the result of this fur-treaty in her own case. ther examination will form the

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subject of inter communication. May Get U. S. Signature.

Meanwhile, further und

tions.

the door.

-Router,

Mr. Badan Singh, Chairman of the Committee of the Temple, in addressing the gathering, said: certainly be ready and proud to do This is a great occasion in the o history of this institution, and it

will not be out of place to-day If "There is another appeal of a I give a brief history of this Ser-different nature which I should

moral Another treaty, to which them now President of

the Bota from

Mr. Kehr Singh, amount to some $9,000. Money in

present Information is sought re- United States is likely

Intions,

A

and

that

Fur

be issued to sell ment and fish on vice Hall, or Gurda Wara as it is like to make to-day to our whole This institution is the peninsula with certain excep-called in our language, and of our community.

Outstand- In, this Colony. I have still in need of funds. the greater part of this ing bills on the new structure to be Mr. R. A. D. Forrest, has now nignatory, would Institute a aya given notice to move, at the Board's who la just about to reach the also needed for overhauling garding the British proposal. Paria newspaper correspondent tem of general control and supervi- fortnightly meeting to-morrow: Aftieth anniversary of his arrival part of the old baliding which still remains, and under the conditions says that this should be regarded ion of armaments, it is believed. That the Board modify its decisions in Hongkong.

"About 1866 the first batch of 50 of the grant of the land we shall as a sign that the French Govern Meanwhile the German press is of August 12, 1924, and April 20, ment is now prepared to face me suggesting that France is merely 1926, by the addition of the words: Punjabi Sikhs and Mohamedans have to contribute $2,000 towards "provided that the Select Commit- was taken on in the Hongkong the cost of a retaining wall on montous decisions that must pro-nctuated by tactical considerations ton for Special Food Licences may Police Force. These men proved to the north side of our site. foundly influence laternational re-in her arguments and New York in their discretion grant licences bo excellent police officers and soon ther, we are required to rebuild the reports Indicate that American po for the sale of these articles in established for themselves a re

Crematorium, So it will be seen lley with regard to sanctions la un premises of a superior type and putation for trustworthiness

that this institution must continue changed namely, that the United ite-States is prepared to join in any atted with an approved modern devotion to duty with the result for some time to look to our whole that the Colonial Government has community for that generous fin- to consultation if peace is threatened;

alnce instituted a regular system uncial support which it has Disand further, if there is any agree-

of recruitment in India, and the ceived since the rebuilding scheme instituted. The Committee ment with regard to the treatment of

of the Police Force is now feels that it can rely with con over 700,

Adence on this support. "In about 1880 the Hongkong Government took on the first draft for the local battalion of the Royal Artillery. Including merchants, dealers, and those engaged in other walks of life, the Sikh Community of Hongkong now numbers 2,000.

The correspondant adds: "Vlowed on these lines, the ply promises real progress wards the achievement of the armament Convention."

chilled storage apparatus."

treaty violater the United against violators of any disarma-Present strength of the Indian was

The French Note was subject States vill refrain from taking ment convention have been made, to a preliminary examination by any action which would tend to de-according to Mr. Cordell Hull, Sir John Simon and his advisers fent the collective efforts to restore Secretary of State at the Foreign Office this morning. peace.--Router. -British Wireless,

Hopes Revived

Mr. Norman Davis, the United States representative at the Dis Armament Conference, is still on leave, and has not been authorised to make any commitments-Reu

ter.

Convention Date

Paris, Apr. 8.

over

re:

OUT

"In conclusion I should like to thanks and appreciation to all the express once more our sincere generous donors, the Government the Indian Military Units, their Officials, the officers commanding

officers and men, and all guests, for their presence here lo- The First Building:

day, which has made this occasion "In 1900 the Sikh Community a success. The Committee is also felt the need for a building to bo especially indebted to Col. Baxter used as a Service Hall, and also who has very kindly granted per- to provide temporary accommoda- mission for the band of his regi tion for visitors, travellers, and ment to attend at this function. new arrivals in the Colony. A Committee was formed, and the Government when approached very the grant of this site. The staun generously assisted the scheme by

Russia Offer Likely

Geneva, Apr. 8. London,, Apr. 5. Messages received here to-day High hopes for a Disarmament state, on reliable authority, that Conventé i have ten revived by Soviet Russia will almost certain- rellable reports that the Frenusly apply for admission to the reply to Great Britain, respecting League of Nations at the League policy, expresses France's willing-Assembly's next session here,

The French Foreign Minister, neen to exchange views with Bri. which is scheduled for September. M. Barthou, speaking to Mr. Ar- "tain with regard to the fensibility The Soviet will Inalat, however, thur Henderson, Chairman of the

of a Convention wherein a measure that all member nations of the Disarmament Conference of German rearmament will be per-League shall grant her recognition tioned May 23 not April 23, as the mitted and recognised, providing diplomatically, and also that each date for convening, the general such rearmament is limited. Its shall subscribe to a declaration of Disarmament Commission. limitations must be subject to full racial equality.

It is stated that the date. May international control and supervi-] It is added that Russia will seek, 23, was chosen so as to provide chest supportor of the Committee's sion similar to that imposed on at the same time, a far-reaching breathing-space while the Franco-application was the late Sir Henry posed Convention, France insiste.

men.

After expressing plenaure at having been asked to perform the opening ceremony, the Hon. Mr. E.

credit on all concerned. D. G. Wolfe remarked that the building reflected the greatest

Referring to a suggestion that a new temple may in the near futuro be built in Kowloon and conducted under a separate management the

every other signatory of the pro-pact of non-aggression with mem- Britlah conversations, regarding Service Hall, which has speaker hoped that when the idea

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ber nations of the League of guarantees continue; also to en- It is understood that the French Nations-Reuter. reply welcomes the implication of the British questions, which is that the British Government is now willing to discuss further guarantees of French security,

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Mr. Wolfe re-Iterated the appeal·| made by Mr. Badan Singh to the younger members to

co-operate with the committee:

After the ceremony the guests. were shown around the building and later refreshments wore serv- ля ed.

able M. Barthou to consult Poland and the Little Entente, as 11. Titulesco in visiting Paris short-now, been replaced by this fine materialised the present Temple Washington, Apr. 8. ly, while M. Barthou will visit structure which is opened to-day, committee would also control that No official commitments by the Warsaw and Prague at the end of was extended from time to time buliding.

as the Sikh Community increased, Unlted States as regards sanctions the mouth.-Router.

and it was realized that In time A rebuilding scheme on a larger scale would have to be undertaken. In 1908 the adjoining Garden Lot was added to our grounds, and in 1922 all the surrounding unbuilt on land was applied for as well the site of the Government School, This application received the warm support of the Hon. Mr. E. D. G. Wolfe, and the Government with tho benevolent generosity which it has at all times shown to our Com- munity--promised that this land would be allenated to other parties:-we-were not at the time in a

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"It is more than likely that this fine now building would not yet have been built but for the faet that the finances of this institu. lon were put on a sounder footing with the introduction of new rules In 1913 and a new system of ne counts by Mr. Mahan Singh, who has been our Hon. Treasurer for so many years, and other worthy members who from time to time have taken keen interest in the Мевуга management.. such as Mohinder Singh and Bishen Singh, whose absence to-day is greatly

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