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·NAVAL POLICIES
· JAPAN- PUZZLED BY FORTIFICATIONS PLAN
-Tokyo, Oct. 13. Naval circles hore are not worri- ed, although they are puzzled, by London dospatches predicting that the United States naval delegation will suggest a revision or the olimination of the fortifications of the Washington Treaty,
FRENCH POLITICS
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1034.
BOWLS SEASON. CLOSES
GERMAN FINANCE ·
RECONSTITUTION. OF TREATY WITH AMERICA TO
THE CABINET
TERMINATE
Washington, Oct. 13. Paris, Oct. 14. Gormany has notified the Stato The Minister for Justice, M. Department of the termination of re-her unconditional most-favoured- Henry Cheron, has offered his signation to the Government, and nation commercial treaty with the United States, as from to-morrow. it has, been accepted.
-Renter.
It is believed that M. Cheron's Japanese naval officials point out successor will be appointed next
week.. that the expected termination of the Treaty naturally includes M. Cheron's resignation Was Article XIX.
offered after a Cabinet meeting ns Naval authorities are represented the culmination of a violent press ns believing that increased forti-campaign of criticism going back fications with a reduction in capital to the Stavisky and Prince affairs. ships and aircraft carriers is pro- It is understood that during the ferable to increased dreadnoughts Cabinet meeting several ministers and aircraft carriers.
Insisted on M. Cheron's resignation, It is declared that American, Bri-threatening, otherwise, to disrupt tish and other naval experts believe the National Union Cabinet. that "the Navy'a the thing," be cause bases cannot move into an-
other territory and are no longer vital to the movements of improved capital abips-United Press.
This refers to the alleged Ameri- can threat to establish new naval and air bases if the 6-5-8 ratio is abandoned.
Britain's Armaments
London, Oct. 18. Mr. Neville Chamberlain Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, speaking Just night in Birmingham, said that during the last few months events on the Continent had made a good many people very uneasy about affairs in foreign countries. That feeling found expression in the re cent Conservative Party conference at Bristol, when it assured the Government of full support in any expenditure necessary to the safety of the country,
A communique announcing M. Cheron's resignation emphasises that he resigned "spontaneously" to facilitate the Premier's task.
Sarraut, in his letter of resignation, The Minister for the Interior, M. anys that he has done his duty and his conscience la clear; but a chief Is responsible, even if he has done his duty. He adds that he remains n staunch supporter of M. Doumergue.
Both the Presidert, M. Lebrun, and the Premier have warmly thanked M. Sarratt for
his eor- vices.
German Representation.
Washington, Oct. 13. The German Ambasandor, Herr Luther, asked the State Depart- ment to modify the most-favoured- nation clause in the German- American Commercial Treaty on
account of conflicta with the two- party financing agreements Ger- many is negotiating with sovornl foreign nations.
Herr Luther explained that Ger- many desires to renew the Treaty, but with the must-favoured-nation clause eliminated.—United Prena.|
Dawes Loan Bonds
Washington, Oct. 18.
HONGKONG ACCOUNTS FOR KOWLOON IN AITKENHEAD SHIELD MATCH
PRIZES PRESENTED AT DINNER
The official Lawn Bowls Season for 1934 was concluded on Saturday when the Aitkenhead Shield Competition was played between Hongkong and Kowloon in the afternoon, and an Association dinner held in the evening at which all the prizes won during the season were distributed,
Hongkong bowlers repeated last year's performance by defeating Kowloon by 44 shots on the greens of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club. Some good bowling was seen, but the island rinks won the majority of the matches.
The dinner was held in the hall of the Kowloon Cricket Club, and was presided over by Mr. B. E. Maughan, President of the Hongkong Lawn Bowls Association. Supporting him were Mr.. IL Hampton (Hon. Secretary), and Mr. G. E. F. Thompson (Hon. Treasurer),
The prizes were given away by Hon. Mr. Justice. R. E. Lindsell, President of the Kowloon Cricket Club.
An air of conviviality and emne por- The German Embassy here has meated the K.C.C. hall during the announced that the German Gov-informal dinner which was held after ernment is paying approximately the Altkenhead Shield Competition 75 per cent. of the U.S.$2,100,000 was played. Over 200 lawn bowlers interest due to American holders gathered together, in the words of the of U.S.$60,000,000 worth of Dawes President, to sing their swan song
for 1934." Loan Bands, due on October 15.- Reuter,
sung by Mr. G. H. King, who was deservedly applauded for his effort.
The Prize List.
The prize-list was as follows:
Senior Division. Winners-Craigengower
Club "A".
Runners-up. - Kowloon Green Club."
Cricket Bowling
After a delightful steak and kidney dinner, supplied by Lane Crawford's Anglo-German Debts
Restaurant, the Chairman, in address Ing the gathering, remarked that it London. Oct. 13.
was fitting that the Altkenhood Shield
Junior Division. Sir Frederick Leith Ross, Chlef Competition should mark the close of decided to Economic Adviser to the Governo most successful year, because In
Winners-Indian Recreation Club. Controller-ment, will leave for Borlia
Runners-up. Kowloon the this Competition as many members
Bowling who was beginning of next week for the re- of the Association as could be con- Green Club.
police sumption of Anglo-German negotia-veniently accommodated met together official tions on the question of outstand-in friendly rivalry. It was the only
day in the Bowls year that United Ing German commercial debts and Association was divided in opinion, the financing of future trade be-tone side of the harbour having a tween the two countries.
difference with the other as to the merits of their respective bowlers.
Surete Chief Dismissed, The Government has diamiss M. Sistercon, General of the Surete, specially charged with the arrangements for all Journeys.—Router .
.and
Preas.
Cabinet Reconstruction,
Paris, Oct. 14. The Cabinet reconstruction has
ensure No one in the world believeil the British Government or the country would willingly do anything that would lend to war. Their whole interest lay in the opposite direction, Mr. Chamberinin said,been completed, except for the new All efforts of the Government had Minister for Justlee. been directed to trying to remove the causes of war; but, he naked, would they not incur a terrible responsibility if, some day, through neglect, the country found itself unable to protect itself against bostile attack.
with Germany,
the
Open Singles Championship. Winner, Mr. A. W. Grimmitt. Runner-up-Mṛ. D. Rumjahn.
Open Pales Championship.
Winners Messrs. F. J. Jones and
Newspapers emphasise that it is the Government's view that ar-
"The result of the game to-day," | A. W. Grimmitt. rangements for the liquidation of old commercial debla
the Chairman continued, "may be the Runners-up-Messrs. W. K. Way part of any agreement
must form means of changing an expression one and A. 8.. Gomes.
reached often heara from, 'Do you live in debts, a large part of which is owed
These outstanding Kowloon or aro
your married? to Do you live in Kowloon or are you to Lanenshire and Yorkshiren bawler" (Laughter). M. Laval, at present Minister for textile interests, are estimated by Colonies, has been appointed to
the Pres to amount to about succeed the Inte M. Barthou Foreign Minister; while M. Mar-£2,000,000.-British Wireless.
The same Party balance as be fore has been maintained.
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chanhenu, the Mayor of Rheima and a member of the Radical- Socialist Party, succeeds M. Sarthe form of a swastika.--United |uccessful in the competitions during raut na Minister for the Interior
M. Louis Rollin, a member of M. Tardieu's group in the Chamber of has been Deputics,
appointed Minister for the Colonies.--Reuter.
Preas,
King Represented.
London, Oct. 13. II. M. the King was represented at the funeral to-day of the French Foreign Minister, M. Barthou, by the British Ambassador in Paris, Sir George Clark.
this afternoon settled that difference "However, the Association having
of opinion for 103-4, meet this evening as one, to congratulate those of our members who have been
The current your. As you are aware, the first division of the League nas bien won Ty those enthusiastic bowlers, the Craigengower C.C. The second division leaders are the habien of the League-The Indian Recrea tion Club.
WNNERS CONGRATULATED..
Open Rink Championship. Winners. Mezera. E. W. Sim- monds, J. Deakin, F. J. Jones and A. W. Grimmitt (skip.).
Runners-up-Mesura, J. Forrest, A. (skip.). E. Carey, W. Mair and G. C. Moss
International Shield.
Winners.-England-Messra. E, G. Post, II. Beer, A. W. Grimmitt and D. W. Bradbury (skip).
Runners-up-Portugal-Messrs, L. A. Guttierrez, P. V. V. Ribeiro, C. G. Silva and R. F. Luz (skip.).
Aitkenhead Shield spoons were also. presented to the skipa of the Hong- kong team. It was stated that apoons would be sent to members of the team when they arrived from Shan- Thai.
The Scores.
The Government had given long and anxiolin consideration to the problem, and reached the conclusion that in a world where no one bad disarmed and where others were continually increasing their arma- ments & programme must now be embarked upon which would mean a
Impressive Rites. very considerable. Increase in the number of air squadrons availublo
Paris, Oct. 13. for Home defence, and would in- The murdered French Foreign
To these clubs. we extend our volve the making good of some of Minister, M. Loula Barthou,
The Foreign Secretary, Sir John hearty congratulations, and I am sure the deficiencies, which had been alto-day buried in the Pere la Chaise Simon, who arrived in Paris by air hose veterans of the Craigengower The following were the scores in
C.C. will lowed to accumulate in some of our Cemetery, after a National Funeral. last night to attend
forgive me the funeral,perial reference to the meritorious
for making the Aitkenhead Shield competition: ather forecs. He added that they The Premier, M. Doumergue, called this morning on the French performance of the Indian Recren- KOWLOON would not, however, relax their who delivered the funeral oration. Prime Minister, M. Doumergue, totion Club. These young sportsmen A. M. Calman efforts to prevent a general building walked for five miles behind the offer personally his condolences on have taken up the game with great
the death of M. Barthou.-British enthusiasm and thoroughly deserve J. C. Brown up of the level in armuments.—Bri- | gun carriage to the Cemetery. tish Wirelent.
Germany sent a wreath, shaped in Wireless,
their success.
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"The film earned more happy laughter and warm-hearted applause than I have heard in any cinema for years. Miss Loraine is more than good, she is gorgeous."-Daily Mail.
"This is grand stuff. Everybody will love. it. Violet Loraine is magnificent, and she has an ideal partner in Gordon Harker; who has never been better."-Sunday Pictorial.
Coleman Kempton
"The competitions organised by the A. Batet Association, which are in exceae of. v. Ribeira F. X. Suuren anything that has been attempted in 7. Ribeiro the past, have reachedAnality.......In congratulating the various
prize. GullertexTM-
11. Deslo winners, I would particularly mention c. Marques the unique and outstanding per- C. G. Silve formance of Mr. A. W. Grimmitt, of
A. H. Remedios the Civil Service C.C., whose numu. J. Basto figures so often in our prize list. Each C. A. Lopes member of the Association joins with | A. H. Einste me, Mr. Grimmitt, in congratulating it. Dancon you on an achievement, which will be. retherirk dificult to equal and very hard to G. Meyer bent, You will in due course be W. 8. Drake presented by the Association with a. Ovory souvenir of the occasion, suitably in- W. W. Hirst scribed."
W. Hyde
Mr. Mauglinn expressed thanks to Frazer the Kowloon Bowling Green Club for J. Watson the excellent arrangements made in A. 8. Russell connection with the Altkenhead. 1. Hudding Shield matches; to the Kowloon C.C.
:
ПONGKONG K. W. Simmonds W. Fickl
A. R. Dallah
14 3, Holder
D. B. Done
2. H. Fender
A. . Carry
33 J. C. Chalmers
W. Cuantnahem**
2. Y. Acut
J. J. Whyla
W. Gleadlaning
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20
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1 J. Cavanih
W. Furt
W. Meir
21
G. C.
J. Lunny
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V. N. Almira
12
R. Han
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G. L. Buchanan
P. I. Harner
H. Bear
14
D. W. Bradbury
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J. Gellatly
P. E. Knight
F. G. Fort
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A. W. Grimmiti
E. R. Carter
24
2. Deacon
14
A. t. Marchent
for the loan of the ball for the dinner; C. Elliott-Heywood A. Brooksbank to Mr. V. C. Labrum and his fellow. Hampton artistes for the entertainment during Philips
N. J. Bebbington H. Ecclell
the evening, and to Mesdames Wilcox and Waterton for their assistance B. Stonehum during the afternoon in collecting the MacDonald sum of $162 for the benefit of St... Thompson 18
N. 2. Henderson Dunstan's Home.
In asking Hon. Mr. Lindsell to J. W. Brown present the prizes, the Chairman said, Lindsay 7. X. Stiva "May I be permitted to extind to you W. McFarlane our very sincere congratulations on your appointment. We trust you will V. Hat be spared many years to serve in. Greig
H. terquon your high office and still find time to J. McKirie devote to the sporting activities of
the Colony in which you have always H. Gitting taken Auch B keen
interest." W. Carr
(Applause).
I. De Home
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R. F. Lu
D. M. Khan
1. Milton
A. M. Omar 18 U. M. Omar
E. Abraham
A. T, Hamilton
A. Chapman
20
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J. K. Alone
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HON, MR. LINDSELL REPLIES, . In
a witty speech which was punctuated by roars of laughter, the Hon, Mr. Lindsell thanked Mr. Maughan for the kind things he had said about his appointment as Pulsne Judge of the Supreme Court of Hong- kong. He also wished to thank the gathering for the way in which they had received Mr. Maughan's remarks. He could only hopa that in two or Liu Palam, a former Shantung three years, they would think the constable, of 113 Fuk Wing Street, same. (Laughler). This was his first foced a charge of having in his public appearance after his appoint possession 88,000 morphine pills, mont, and he was pleased that it was whon ho appeared before Mr. E, L before such a large and representa. Wynne-Jones, nt-tho Kowloon tive gathering.
Magistracy on Saturday morning.
An enjoyable concert was organised
by Mr. V. G. Labrum during the even- Revenue Officer Humphreys, ap- ing. The artists comprised The pearing for the prosecution, stated Inip Quartetto" (Messrs. G. H. King, that ho conducted a rald on the do C. 9. Tront, J. Goble and D. G. Kime), fondant's flat on October 11, and the Mr. P. H. Segen, Mr. J. G. Meyor and pills were found there wrapped. In Mr. V. C. Labrum.
parcels. The pills had been imported
An orchestral number by The from Shanghai, Jack High Five" was a promising prelude, whereafter. Mr. King's ren-Shantung, constable, but had re- Defendant had previously been a doring of "Stonecracker Jack"!
Wassigned of his own accord, some six well received. Perhaps tho popular item of the evening was con-years ago, tributed by Mr. Segon, whose rollick-
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months hard labour. An order for Another item worthy of special the conoscation and destruction of the montion was "Nirvanah," which was
pills was also made.
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