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FAMOUS ARTIST PASSES AWAY

THE HON. JOHN

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COLLIER

PROBLEM PICTURE

EXPERT

Londen, Apr. 11.

the The Hon. John Collier, artist, died to-day aged 84. Al- though suffering from a form of paralysis for some time before his death, he continued painting until a fortnight ago.

He had been a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy since 1876, and submitted tavo recent works. for the coming Bummer Exhibition.

The Hon. John Colller was the second son of Sir R. Collior after- Awards Lord Monkswell, who was Ho was an amateur painter. educated at Eton and Heidelberg, where he was a fighting member of the Schwaben Corps. He then studied art at Munich, Paris and the Slade School, London, and learnt much from Millais.

POPULAR TYPE.

for

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1934.

RESTRICTIVE CUSTOMS REGULATIONS IN CANTON

NEW MONETARY

SYSTEM

Not Worth Enquiry Says Mr. Chamberlain.

London, Apr, 12. The Chancellor of the Exche quer does not consider that any useful purpose would be serred by Aelting a committed to report on alternatives to, present' monet- sry systém.

This statement was made in the Commons in reply to a ques- tion which suggested that a new inquiry should be undertaken in rlow of the fact that the Mac- Millen Committee which reported In 1931, examined monetary policy only on the basis of gold standard and that no alternative wis ex- amined

or discussed.-British Wirelona.

FORDS WIN 250 MILE RACE

OCCUPY FIRST TEN PLACES

STEAMBOAT CO.'S PROBLEMS

REFORMS IN LAW.

HAYASHI RESIGNS

TUBERCULOSIS

PENALTIES FOR TAMPERING

BROTHER CONVICTED

H.K. DEATHS DOUBLE IN WITH H.M.'S FORCES

OF GRAFT

TEN YEARS

London, Apr. 11.

Tokyo, Apr. 11. That gulmonary tuberculosis is number of changes in the A sensation. was caused here to increasing in Hongkong, despite law concerning incitement to die-day with the announcement that offorts by loen Health authori-

which

A

DIRECTORS HOPEFUL OF GAINING affection are proposed in a Bill, General Senguro Hayashi, Minister ties, is evidenced by intest statis-

SOME CONCESSION

SMALL LOSS LAST YEAR

The heavy depreciation of Canton currency, keen competition by the Kowloon-Canton Railway, the enforcement of restrictive regulations by the Customs in Canton with regard to shipments of fish and veget- ables and the trade depression generally were quoted by Mr. Li Tae-fong, chairman, at the annual meeting of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ltd., this morning as contributory factors to loss of $54,055.50 sustained by the company during the year.

NO MENTION OF MATTHEWS' AFFAIR

Present at the meeting were: Mr. Li Tre-fong, acting chairman;

CHAIRMAN'S SPEECH.

documents

Ifkely

Shirakami

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was introduced in the for War, has resigned his part-tical information, Ilouse of Commons. to-day, "to follo and that his resignation has With the exception of 1928, in make better provision for. the been accepted by the Prime which year over 30 per cent of the Viscount Salto. provention and punishment of

Minister,

deaths recorded in the Colony Although no reason for Coneral were caused by the fatal disease endeavours to seduce members of His Majesty's forces from their agushi's netion was given, it is last year's figures

the highest are understood he was prompted by aver recorded. duty and allegiance."

the conviction of his brother,

Mortality figures over the past The Bill provider, inter alia, that Yukichi Shirakami, In the Tokyo year show that tuberculosis deaths in future it will be an offence to District Court this afternoon.

have steadily increased, and, tak The Court found to

ing the figures for the first three possess neduce members of the forces, gulity of graft, while Deputy months of this year as an average, while powers, similar to those Mayor of Tokyo. already possessed in respect to obscene literature will be given to magistrates to grant soarch warrants in respect to promited General Araki a few morths ago, ten years are as follows: where it la reasonably suspected

retire on account of ill-health. that an offence is being com-when General Arakt was forced to mitted.

Ho was previously Inspector Despite the congestion of bual-General of Military Education and девя the Government hopes to hus represented Japan at Geneva.

the Bill at the present

Urged to Reconsider. session. Reuter, enact

Tokyo, Apr. 11. The Minister for War, General Huyashi, tendered his resignation

IRISH CHALLENGE

MARATHON

It is expected that Mr. Jinzaburo there will be almost a hundred per

for War-United Press. Mazaki will be the new Ministercent increase over the figures for

General Iarashi succeeded

1024.

Statistics of deaths from pul- monary tuberculosis for the gast

1023

1,472

1924

1,749

1926

1,890

1026

1,617.

1927

1,595.

1928

4,411

1920

2.168

1930

1,594

to the Premier following the nouncement! that the former Deputy-Mayor of Tokyo, Yukichi

1031

1,980

1952

2,042

· 1933

2,225

Shirakami, had been sentenced to Since the beginning of this

pressing

Collier was best known as a painter of "subject" pletures and portraits. Ho had a genius

POOL AGREEMENTS. selecting toples that would hit the

The two Pool Agreements in public taste and often painted the

Al Gordon, driving a Ford V-8, problem picture" of the year, hia won the 250-mile Gilmore gold cup Mr. M. I. Lo, Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, regard to the Canton and Macao work being decidedly of the popu-road race for stock ears, run at Mr. H. K. Batchelor and Mr. C. A. Lines, respectively, referred to by FITZMAURICE TO FLY IN AIR ten months imprisonment for year, 765 deaths have been cause lar type. He was a fine draughts- Los Angeles. Following Gordon dn Roza, Directors; Mr. H. da Luz, the Chairman last year were, in

acting as intermediary for the by pulmonary tubercuosia. This a substantial man, but his colour sometimes came nine more Forde. The win-acting secretary: Messrs. Hung operation from March 1 to the

Tokyo Gas Company in bribing a figures representa left much to be desired.

her averaged better than 65 miles Taze-yee, Wal Tat, Kwan Yui-kong, end of December last year. The

London, Apr. 11.

number of municipal councillors in increase over the figure for the His pictures were usually of per hour, his time being four hours M. Fernandez and Luk Pak-Tung, working of the Canton Pool Agree-

ment was attended by a certain) There is every possibility that August, 1932, in connection with corresponding period last year.

According to official statistics. the "pretty pretty" variety, the

14 seconds. Five different makes shareholders.

measure of success and I am glad the Irish Sweepstakes may be re-the renewal of the gas company's

pulmonary tuberculosis ranks. of cars competed.

franchise. figures being clad-whatever the circumstances--in the most spick-

The race was a fight between Mr. Li Tae-fong, moving the to state that it has been renewed presented in the London to Mel-

Shirakami is General Hayashi's second to broncho-pneumonia as the and-span stylo without spot or

Gordon and Stubblefield, 18 adoption of the report and state with a few minor modifications for bourne air race in October of this

younger brother, for whom Mr. principal cause of deaths In the Hayashi feels responsibility.

Colony. It is stated that the blemish. This faculty for "turn- ing out" his subjects well natural-seconds separating them. The ment of accounts said:Before another period of 12 months. I re- year, it is learned here to-day.

Mr. Joseph McGrath, matinging Premier Salto Intter finished three laps ahead of proceeding with the ordinary busi-gret, however, to report that the

gure is probably higher, as caser as a

of ly gave him a great vogue

broncho-pneumonia are fre of the Irish Hospitals' General Hayash! to withdraw his Lou Meyer who was followed) portrait-painter. Incidentally he closely by Fete de Paolo and Rex record with deep regret the death appoint at that it has not been Trust, organisers of the Sweep resignation.-Reuter.

ness of the meeting, I wish to result of the Macao Pool was dis-directo

quently of tuberculous origin. was one of the fow men who could

Overcrowded tenements, the ex- of the late Mr. G. E. Ellams, the renewed for the current year.

It is gratifying for me to be able intends to enter an aeroplane in statca, announced to-day that he

pectorating habits of the people. paint cata.

During the war. he served at Only two accidents occurred due-Secretary of the Company.

On the thirtieth lap The late Mr. Ellams joined the to state that there has been a the Foreign Office as a tempor- ing the race.

principal reasons for the prevalence ary clerk from May, 1916, to Dec. Chet Gardner, driving fifth, hit a Company in 1920 and was appoint. further reduction of 395.000.00 for the race, and he has invited RUBBER RESTRICTION.

Irish airman, who participated in

GOVERNMENT PRESERVES of respiratory diseases in Hong 1918. He married in succession bump on the last turn and rolled od Secretary in 1931. Of a quiet 1933 in general disbursements in Colonel Fitzmaurice, the famous

ITS SILENCE

kong. his and kind disposition, keen and con- operating the Company's fleet of the first successful non-stop trans- throwing over, two daughters of Prof. T. H. mechanie, John Roc, out of the car. scientious in his work, he rendered steamers. This substantial saving Atlantic light from East to West, Huxley.

brought about principally to enter the race.

London, Apr. 11. State for the Colonice, said that: Gardner was not seriously hurt. excellent service to the Company, through a very favourable contract

In the House of Commons dur-negotiations are still proceeding. BEST-KNOWN PICTURES. Roe suffered a broken hip.

first as assistant and subsequently

Mr. McGrath sddd that Colonel ing question time to-day when in-He was not in a position to make On the 85th lap, Bob Hahn, as secretary, and his untimely for coal referred to by the Chair-

and also by Fitzmaurice, before he makes a vited to make a statement on the a definite statement nt present Among his pictures were "A

strent loss to the Com-n

the position of the negotiations for but would do ao shortly. Glass of Wine with Caesar Bor driving a Rockne, did a tail apin death was

I ask you to stand in silence economies effected in other dis- final decision to undertake but he and his mechanic suffered pany.

restriction in Conne Replying to supplementary gia," "The White Devil," "A Fallen only minor injuries. The Chevro- for a few moments as a tribute to bursements, such as stores and flight, proposes to visit America to rubber

wages.

gain information regarding thequence of the contradictory offi- questions, Sir Philip said he was Idol," "The Inquisition: Waiting let entry dropped out at 22 laps his memory.

experience of makers thero with fell and unofficial atatements unable to say when he would be for the Accused," ""Godiva," "The and the Chrysler entry at 35 laps. The Directors' report and audit!

high-speed long distance aircraft. from the Continent, Sir Philip in a position to make the in- Plague," "Circe," "Clytemnestra," The Plymouth piloted by Wood-jed statement of accounts having The cost of repairs to steamers Reuter Special,

Cunliffe-Lister, Secretary for nouncement-Reuter. "The Last Voyage of Henry ford was the only car other than been in your hands for some time and wharves is another expend!- Hudson," "In the Forent of

I will with your permission, take ture that shows a reduction of Arden," "The Cheat," "Queen

$35,000.00 for 1933. While the ng," "The Land "Pope

-

Guinevere's Mayin ymph, Baby" "The Wood Urban VI," "The Billiard Players,” The Whist Players" "The Land

"Trouble,"

of

The

Mays.

the Fords to finish.

him and

ATLANTIC AIR SERVICES

WIS

Jast

year,

REPAIRS REDUCTION.

them as read.

The Directors regret that the Directors are giving their closest result of the working for the year attention to the matter of, main- ended December 31, 1933, once faining the Company's fleet in a st again shows an adverse balance. The loss for the year is $54,056.50 and efficient condition for the river which, together with the debitade, they can assure you that no balance of $68,618.16 brought for unnecessary expenditure has been

incurred. ward from the 1933 account, brings the total to $122,703.66 at debit on both the Hongkong and Wing Special repair has been effected of-Profit-and-Lons-Account.The Lok Wharves. The total cost of Directors recommend that this $27,307.23 has been capitalised. amount be carried forward to a new account.

Dreams," Garden of Armida," "In the Venus- borg," "Evil," "Dear Lady Disdain," "The Autocrat of the NO CONCRETE SCHEME Breakfast Table," und "The Death "of Cleopatra,”

-----AT. PRESENT-

London, Apr. 11. Terry and Sir H. Tree in "The In the House of Commons, reply Morry Wives of Windsor, ing to a question with regard to air "Pelissier and Mrs. Pelissier" (Fay services to and, across Canada, Compton), and Mrs. Brown-Potter Sir Philip Sassoon suid as Miladi."British Wirclean anderete scheme for a Trans-Atlantictions in 1933 as far as river ship- Special

Hle innumerable portraits in- cluded "Mrs. Kendal," "Miss Ellen

RIVER TRADE CONDITIONS. As you are aware, trade condi-

The amount of $52,660,88 that it is proposed should be written off the value of ateamers is the usual 5% of their book value.

Investment fluctuation account ping is concerned were even worse shows an increase during the year air service was, at present under than those of 1932. 1 do not pro- of $111,049.70; which repressents discussion.

12 the At the same time, he under.pose to deal with the general irado the amount of appreciation

depression throughout the period market values of shares held by stood that considerable progress under review. This much, how your Company as investment. has been made with the establish ever, I must say that it has greatly During the period under review ment of

chain

of landing affected river shipping. I would certain shares held by the Com- grounda

across Canada, but he like also to refer to a few other pany were sold with the view to was not in position to give fletora which have "Boy Wonder" Violinst any more detailed information it against the Company's successful the Bank. The difference between militated reducing our large overdraft with this stage-British Wireless,

MUSICAL RECITAL

At Helena May

GAMBLING RAID

trading.

the book value and the market First and foremost, I must men-price realised was placed to the tion again the heavy depreciation credit of investment account. in the Canton currency, which at

THANKS TO SECRETARY. one time stood as low as 162 Canton dollars to 100 Hongkong Your Directors regret that they AR It considerable part could not present a more satisfac- Following a Police raid on the dollars.

The rarity of appearances in Hongkong of muster musicians has always been unfortunate, but it also has the effect of making the few visits which are accomplished, ground floor of No. 8 Wai Yuen of the money collected on the Com-tory account to you, But bearing In an experience of keen delight to Fong yesterday, So Kwong, 35, pany's vessels for passage and mind the acute trade depression local music lovers. This was de-was charged before Mr. Macfadyen freight is in Canton subsidiary through which, unfortunately the monstrated yesterday afternoon this morning with keeping coins, the Company suffered a Colony is still passing, and the when Ernesto Vallejo, the Filipino a commos gaming house. Ife was aubstantial loss through this de- other adverse factors to which I violinat and Julio Esteban Angults, fined $50, while a fine of $3 was preclated currency in 1938. An- have alluded, I feel that we might the brilliant pianist, gave a pro-imposed on four gamblers. Two other adverse factor is the keen console ourselves that the result gramme at the Helena May In-who were absent forfeited bails competition by the Kowloon was not worse.. For my part,

In view of the somewhat short of $3, ench.

stitute.

notice given of the visit, the at- tendance was excellent, the room being well filled. The enthusiastic reception given these two young virtuosos reflected the appreciation |

$1 PER PILL.

Canton Railway. And when I in- would like to state that the Com form you that the earnings of our pany could not have achieved the "Day" steamers show a decline of results attained without the will- $36.639.91 In comparison withing co-operation of the whole staff, those of the previous year, you will floating and ashore. I therefore, realize the extent and seriousness avail myself of this opportunity of this competition.

for myself

And

nd on behalf of my folt by the audience for a very fine Before Mr. Hamilton this mor- RESTRICTIVE REGULATIONS. fellow-Directors, to tender them an entertainment.

ning, Chiu Kiang, a Shanghai wo- Yet a third factor which con-expression of our thanks for their Vallejo, who was known as the man, was fined $2,600 for the tributed to the poor returns of our loyalty and devotion to duty. "Boy Wonder," and whose playing possession of 2,600 herois pills. "Day" steamers is the enforcement Since the death of our Secretary, at an early age excited the interest She was arrested In Connaught of certain restrictive regulations the dutica of Acting Secretary of some of the leading European Road West with the drug concealed by the Customs in Canton which have been efficiently discharged by violinists, greatly impressed. Hie in an inside jacket pocket. renders it practically impossible Mr. H. da Luz, advanced, and in several rospects original technique,

Was given

happler expression in the more

for shippers to ship by our "Day"" I do not think that there is any- steamers cargoes other than fish thing further in the accounts that Judgment for. Col. D. G. Kosakis, and vegetables. The regulations require any commont from me and 1 beg to propose that the report national music Included in the pro- of the Hongkong Riding School, was provide in effect that no declaratid accounts as presented be pass-| given by the Pulsne Judge, Mr.tion for shipment of cargo can be paganley food bear that no such by a shareholder

for instance, was extra-t. E. Lindsell, this afternoon, in the made before the ship's arrival in ed. After this has been seconded

gramme. The "Symphonic Es

whe

An

410

will answer any

third movement showing the youth- and a Chinese woman for a month's declaraton will be accepted after question that you may wish to ank ful player at his best.

woges. Defendent agreed to pay 11.30. o'clock in the forenoon, Mr. M. Fernandez Reconded and One could easily sense his de- plaintiffs three days' wages each. our "Day" steamer arrives in the motion was adopted. light in the Filipino airs. Tho

In the afternoon, it is ob- Messrs. Li Tac-fong and R. K malodious "Madaling Araw," Filipino ong,

beautifully

score, and "Fire Dance," in which impossible for shippers to Batchelor were re-elected to the make the necessary declaration Board of Directors on the motion played, and the Habanera the player's abilities were given under the rogulations. Your of Mr. Wai Tat, Filipina given a purely indivi- full expression.

Directors are taking up 'this matter Kwan Yui-kn seconded by Mr. duallatie Interpretation which few His accompanying of Vallejo in the hope that some concession Messrs. Linstead and Davis and could hope to reproduce.

was also perfect, and the combina- may be granted by the Customs Mossra. Lowe. Bingham and Mat Angulta selected Scherzo in Btion produced an entertainment of authorities whereby our shippers thews were re-elected auditors at Minor* (Chopin) DR hla first the highest

standard. Repeat can avail themsolven of the sera remuneration of $1,250 oach on offering on the piano, and followed performances will be keenly awaits vicos offered to them by our "Day" the motion Mr. Hung Tazo-yeo, this up with "Playera," a daintyed.-S.A.G.

steamers.

seconded by Mr. R. K. Batchelor.

and poverty are assigned as the

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