1935-04-11 — Page 19

Parliament's Record

CONSTITUTION OF BURMA DEBATED

London, April 10.

BIG ARRAY OF COUNSEL

THREE FIRMS OR

ONE ?

Three barristers and three solicitors appeared in connection with a claim for $234.05 in the Summary Court before Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, Pulsne Judge, this morning.

What must amount to a Parlia mentary record occurred at to -day's session when the whole of the Constitution of Burma was dis- posed of in one evening, during The Retion was brought by Lee the Committee Stage of the India Yan Wo, of 278. Hennessy Road, Bill.

against the well-known Govern- The Burma section of the Billment contractors, Sang Lee & Co., consisted of 162 elapsos, but pro- of 2 and 8, Tin Lok Lane and is ceedings were accelerated by the in the nature of a test case. fact that most of the questions in. volved have alrendy been settled during debates on the India Section of the Bill-Reuter,

London, April 10.

THE HONGKONG

France to Mint France to Mint New Gold

MINT PRESSES AT WORK AGAIN

(Special to "Tolograph”)

TELEGRAPH.

THURSDAY,

SMART NAVAL WEDDING

LIEUT. DYER AND

MISS TUXFORD

A prominent wedding of much social interest with focal naval circles was celebrated this after- noon at St. John's Cathedral when The frat gold coin issue, nn-came the bride of Llout, 'Richard Paris, April 10, Miss Elfreda Annie Tuxford be-

nounced by M. Flandin, Promler Dyer, R.N. of Franco, on April 4, was formal- ly coined at the French Mint by the Malstry of Finance, In the presence of one hundred guests, to-day.

The motive of the issue, it was emphasised, was to show France's faith in geld and her determina tion

10 remain on the

gold

Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.C., was instructed by Mfr. T. Prinr, of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist, whilst Mr. D. McNeill was instructed by standard.. When consideration of the tranHall Brutton & Co., for the head

Mr. David L. Strellett, of Geo, K. Gofns to the value of £17,000,000 sitional provisions of the Goverfee of Song Lee & Co, of 2. Tin will be minted, in 1985, it ment of India Bill was completed

| announced,--Router Special to-day, 297 clauses had been dealt Lane.

With

Mr. Elden Tötter, K.C., instructTM The next part of the Bill, Parsed by Afr, H. L. Dennys, of Dennys graph 14, deple with Burma, and, & Co., said he had not previously in accordance with the provision entered the record of the case, given earlier, with the general as-but did so now because a summons Kant of the Committer, there was a hnd been ferved on Brunch A at debate on the question of separa-18, Tin Lok Lane for whom be tlon of Burma to-day.

jappeared.

DOG WITHOUT MUZZLE

LOCAL SOLICITOR

FINED

APRIL 11, 1935.

= RADIO BROADCAST

Dance Music, From H.K. Hotel

Z. E. K. PROGRAMME From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of The Rev. R. Royse, of H.M.S. 356 metres (846 kilocycles):

5-6 pm. Hongkong Hotel Dance Medway, and the Rev. H. W. Orchestra (by courtesy of the Manage Baines, offelaced at the ceremony.ment).

The bride is the daughter of Mr. Tuxford, M. Inst. C.E. and Mrs. Tuxford, who arrived here from Shanghai last week on the s.8. Cathay. Mr. Tuxford la Engineer- In-Chief of the Nanking-Shanghai and Shanghai-Hangchow-Ningno Railways,

Lieut. Dyer is the son of Mr. isnd Mrs. E. F. Dyer of Chelwood

inte, Sussex, England..

The bride, who entered the Cathedral on the arm of her father, looked charming in a white French satin wedding gown cut on long graceful lines, set off with a beautiful two-and-a-half yard train and headdress of pearl leaves and orange blossom. The bridal gown was made by Madam Koniorsky. Easter Hilies were car- ried.

6-6.30 p.m. Children's Studio Con cert.

6.30-7 p.m. Hengkong Hotel Dance Orchestra,

7 p.m. Stock Quotations, 7.63-7.28 p.m. Excerpts from Operas, Vocal Gems--Aidn (Verdi). Selection Trovatore (Verdi). Vocal Gema-Carmen (Bizet).

7.28-7.45 p.m. Cello Recital by W, H. Squire,

1. Ave Verum (Mozart arr.

Squire).

2. Sarabande (Sulzer, Op. 8). 3. Adagietto (Bizet, arr.

Squire).

4. Tarantelle (Popper, Op. 33). 7.45-8 p.m. Four Songs by Richard Crooke (Tenor).

My Song goes round the

world.

·1.

2.

Q Song Divine.

3.

I Love you 90-"The Merry

Widow." Kathleen Mavourneen.

p.m. Time and Weather Report. 8.03-10.30 p.m. Chinese Studia Con-

10.30 p.m. Close Down.

8.30-16 p.m. European Recorded Music From Z.E.K. on a Frequency of 440 kilocyclrs,

*.30-8.47 p.m. Suite No. 2 in

B Minor (Bach).

Chiengo Symphony Orchestra, (1st) played by Arthur de Greet -8.47-9.94 p.m. flungariau Fantasia (Pianoforte) and the Royal Albert. Hall Orchestra.

A motion, for the omission of;

For the defendants it WAR Paragraph 14, on the ground that the same progress towards self-stated that their case was that

Mr. P. 1. Lonely, of 3 Chatham The train bearers were Jenifer government had not been made in they were diferent partnerships Road, was fined $5 by Mr. Wynne-Tetlic, dressed in white velvet with Burma na in India, was listed by and business altogether.

Mr. Sheldon said that the goods Jones at the Kowloon Magistracy a gold Juliol cap, and John Hole cert. the Secretary for India, Sir Samuel for which they were suing were this morning on a summons for in long white trousers and a white. Hoare, who sold the Statutory delivered with one small exception allowing his dog abroad in Chatham Fatin blouse, Commission came very definitely

muzzle and un- The only bridesmaid, Miss Joyce to Sung Legal an address at 188, Road without a to the view that the great weight Thompson tond. When this Instashed on March 13,

Janrix Walker. wore blue or- of opinion in Burma was in favour med branch closed. the plain-

gandie, a large blue picture hat Appearing on behalf of the de- to match (from Naomi Joseph's of separation. The result of the tiffs naturally looked to the head fendant, Mr. C. E. R. Sanderson gown Salon) and long white Round Table Conference confirmed once for payment, on the ground tendered apologies to the Bench gloves. She carried a bouquet of that view, as did the Joint Select that they were the same frm or for Mr. Loseby's absence, and ex- African daisies. Committee. Hls inquiries convin- that. they had held themselves out plained that he pleaded guilty to red him that strong feeling in Bur to be the same firm or had know; the summons. He would only add ma atil desired separation. ingly allowed the Thompson Road that Mr. Loseby was still puzzled frm to hold themarives out to be as to how the dog managed to get The Government, however, in-the sume firm.

out. The himself nevér BOW it sisted that every possible step be Counsel produced different outside and therefore must accept taken, to avoid sudden dialocation chaps of each of the three con- the evidence of the constable. Mr. of the economic bond that had cerns mentioned with one used by Loschy had kept dogs for many grown up between India and Sang Lee on a number of Govern years and had never had a previous Burma. Accordingly, the Jointment contracts, and others used by complaint from the police, or any. Select Committee recommended the Thompson Road firm, for cor-body else. The dogs were in- that there should be an interim respondence and goods delivered. culated against rables. period before the new Govern- Mr. R. C. B. Clarke, of the ments became separated, and, as|P.W.D., identified the chops used result of discussions between on nine documents in connection the two Governments, the view was with Government Civil Hospital reached that the status for five site.

INTERIM PERIOD

years should be maintained, dur-. Mr. Potter: Mr. Lam of Thomp. | ing which trade relations betweenson Road went "bust" and Mr. India and Burma would continue Yu of the "A" Branch asked if hel ns at present.

[could__complete the GCJI, con-

tract?

Witness: Yes,

He invited the views of mem- bers as to the length of the in- terim period. He thought it would He told the Government that] be wise to leave the two Gov-one of the reasons was that Lam ernments to make the best arrange Ming owed him money?--I do not ments they could for Burma and know that,

YELLOW RIVER'S

FLOOD FALLS

DYKE-REPAIRING

BEING RUSHED

long.

The bride's mother wore a gown of green Ince with picture hat of

9.04.10 p.m. Variety and Dance green crinoline to match and Instrumental-Happy as the day in

Muste. beige gloves and shoes.

Lieut. P. L. Field, IN.. Was Instrumental-Raisin' the Rent, best man.

Roy Bargy and Ramess. After the wedding ceremony, a Orchestra-Hawaiian Love--Waltz. reception was held at the Glou-Orchestra-A ekški. certer Buildings.

Fox-Trots The House where I was On leaving for the honeymoon Pax-Trols-On the good Ship Lollipop

Horn. which is being spent at Cheung ("Bright Eyes"). Choa, Mrs. Dyer wore navy blue Piano Solos-Everyone says "I and white with.coat to match, alsof from Naomi Joseph's Salon. Hal and shoea of navy blue and white gloves and bag completed the ensemble..

AMERICA RAISES SILVER PRICE

(Continued from Page 11

Tientsin, Apr. 10. According to a report from

then those mining silver would Indin, provided British trade did The position shortly is that Ya Southern Hopel, the flood situation

Shortly after Mr. Morgenthau's not seller from the position. Yeuk-kwal was given permission of the Yellow River in the Hopei- get more for it.

batract antheonan-Shantung border districts

announcement, New York bar sil- When the interim period ended, finish the

hus, considerably eased as the flood

been was reported to have

64.76 cents an ounce, but

the British Government world actually worked under the Sang water is receding at a steady rate. be free to make whatever arranges chop and her he in- Taking advantage of the situation

underneath? When

dyke-repairs are being rushed to completion. in order to prevent...a ned to you that there were repetition of earlier flood disasters, three sepurate, Grms--1 cannot-Central News.

ments it could with the Govern- _ment of Burma, where there_ought.

to be wide opportunities for

British trade.-- British Wirctcan.

www.

NEXT AUSTRALIA

· GOVERNOR

LORD TRENCHÅRD MAY BE APPOINTED

1roduced himself to you he ex-

remember that.

After considerable questioning,

ver

Love you." Piano Solo-Butterflies in the Rain.

Rale da Costa. Vocal-Melvillo Gideon-Medley. Fax-Tro-Ting-o ling-aling

("Lottery Lover"}, Waltz There's a bit of Parce in you

("Lottery Lover").

(This Mm is now showing at the King's Theatro). Songa-My Songs from the Shows.

Marie Burke (Soprano). Piano Solos-Life is just a bowl of

cherries. Pinno Salos-Sleepytime down South.

Carroll Gibbons with his Boy

Friends.

10 p.m. Press Bulletins. 10.03 p.m.

Close Down.

inquiries in trade circles failed to raised and economic activity in- reveal any details regarding this creased through monetary men- report. The opinion was express-sures. ed that if such a transaction had Some observers say that they foresee definite inflationary possi- occurred, it was probably a small

hillies--United Press. amount.

witness agreed that Mr, Yu had therefore one concern, there would

SILVERITES GRATIFIED mentioned two separate concerns, be no point in Mr. Yu asking

Silver took the spotlight in the thought he meant two he might finish the contract as but he distinct branches.

he would be bound to do so in financial markets to-day, when Mr. Potter suggested that if any event.

the price of har silver rose from they actually were branches, and The hearing is proceeding.

SEIGNIORAGE REDUCED

The silver price of 71 cents on ounce was catablished through the reduction, under Proclamation of

63 to 61% cents an ounce, which the selgniorage as applied to the was followed by an announcement monetary value of silver $1.2929 by Mr. Morgenthau, Secretary of an ounce, from 50 per cent. to 45 the Treasury, that the Treasury per cent. was ready to meet the world price of silver.

for 10 years from February 19, 1934, Yeung Chi, 57, was sentenced to nine months' imprison- ment by Mr. Macfadyen at the Cen- tral Magistracy this morning. De- fendant stated that he had come back ver Purchase to see a friend:

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF (Special to "Talograph") -.

Banished SOMETIMES WE MAY LEARN MORE London, April 10. FROM A MAN'Y ERRORS, THAN FROM Lord Trenchard is being men-IS VIRTUES.-Longfellow. tioned in politieal circles as the sext Governor-General of Aus- Mr. R. Charles, of No. 12 Village Aralla.

Rand, has requried to the police the AL the office of the High Com-theft of a clock and a completo set of missioner in London, the only tools, valued altogether at $80. from.

sury 'should the latter attempt to the cfect that his ear whilst it was left parked in comment is to nothing definite has yet been done. Tallang Road, -Reuter Special.

ADVERSE IRISH TRADE BALANCE

RECORD FIGURE IN FREE STATE

(Special to "Telegraph")

A

..

Estimates of the sliver to be acquired in order to full the pro- visions of the Silver Purchase Act Congressional silverites were most gratified, but said that it4re based on the present Gold sup- plies totalling $8,699,713,000, which was to be expected under the Sil-require stocks of silver to the Law. Moreover value of $2,866,580,000 in order to domestic producera would refuse establish the ratio of 76:25 be- to sell to the United States Treatween Gold and Silver.

The Treasury's silver holdings, at present, total only $916,614,000.

Reuter.

ก

maintain statutory price in face of a higher world price.

Pleading guilty to a charge of sault Tsoi Chat, 37, was sentenced to one month's hard labour by Mr. A postman, Clan Hing, was bitten Macfadyen at the Central Bugistracy hy dog when delivering letter this morning. The complainant, Lau yesterday at 181 Saiyeungchoi Street, Yuk, sustained cut over the right Shamshulpo. He is receiving, trent-eye and alleged that defendant had hit ment at the Kowloon Hospital The him with a piece of Iron. dog, which belongs to a tenant of the third floor, has been secured and

Mr. B. Lyon, of the China Light & removed to the depot at Mataukok. Power Co., was concerned in a motor

mishap yesterday. Driving car Residents who remember Mr. Wal-403 in Waterloo Eead, at 2.40 pin,

Nogy literally pursuing this the market being firm.

Senator Thomas commented

LOCAL DOLLAR RISES that the Secretary's decision was in the interest of a wider use of The result of the increase of silver, pointing out that with the silver price in America was viow to living up to the provisions to send the Hongkong dollar up of the Silver Purchase Act, the to 28. 0.4%. this morning, an ad- Treasury should meet the world vance of 3/8ths. The business price.

rate early on was about 2a. 1d..

course, we shall make progress. Shanghal, which fe not follow- The Treasury's lack of sympathy ing silver. remained unchanged with the silver programme, here at 18. 6.13/16d. tafore, has been letting the price

Silver prices advanced 1/8th in fall back, but Silverites insist that London, the advance being due to it move upwards." he added.

Indian buying. Un Chi, convicted of receiving a Senator Wheeler commented in speculative and

China bought and sold brass water tap stolen from the Jar- similar terms.

Although the official bar silver steady, market. Wong Kan, unemployed, was sen- ding steamer Kumsang, and who:

ter Sinclair's Bno productions for the he neeidentally knocked down a Hongkong A.D.C. will be interested Chinesa who had got into his way. to learn that the Denver University The victim, Lee Kam, suffered rather Civic Theatro, of which he is Direc- serious 'Injuries and was admitted to

month producing. the tor, ia next Chinese fantasy, "Lady Precious the Kowloon Hospital, Stream," which is running with great year success in London.

Dublin, April 10. A rotord adverse trade balance

of over $20,000,000 for the ending' February 28 is announced by the Irish Free State lo-day.

In February alone the adverse tenced to three months' hard labour denied previous convictions on Tues-price was 64% cents, transactions balance was nearly £1,500,000 the by Mr. Schofield, at the Central day, remembered them when he ap- were reported at 64%, 64, 64% tmports being more than double Magistracy this morning, on a charge peared on remand before sir. Wynne- and even at 66 cente,. Later, the the exports-Router Special. .

of having stolen a pencil from Cheng Jones in the Kowloon Magistracy this Yung at Spring Garden Lane yester morning. Sentence of three months' price fell back to 66% bid, with 500,000 day. Inspector Fender said the cora-hard inbour was passed and the de- between 300,000 und plainant was in a crowd watching a fendant was recommended for banish-ounces reported to have been

was sold at the above prices, medicine hawker, when the defendant ment. One of his convictions stole the pencil from his pocket. He for striking a Japanese during the was seen by a district watchman, and local riots in; 1931. arrested.

PLAN WAR ON INFLUENZA

CONFERENCE MEETS

AT SINGAPORE

Nanking, April 11. The Chinese Government Is aching Messrs. Po Nan-cho and

sentenced to niue

Later, Mr. Morgenthau ́an- nounced that the US. price for nutive silver was to be 71 cents an punce.-United 'Preas.

FURTHER INFLATION?

Tara Singh, police constable 73, was On a charge of trespassing on No. commended for his smartness In 3 platform at the Kowloon-Canion arresting a returned banishee by Mr. Railway station yesterday, Wong Schofield, at the Central Magistracy

• Washington, April 11. Kap was fined $10, or fourteen days this morning, when Wong Lee, un- by Mr. Wynne-Jones in the Kowloon employed,, was,

Effective as from April 19, the Magistracy this morning. Sergeant months' hard Inbour the charge off new price for domestic silver, will, Miles Mattinson said he saw defen having returned from banishment. be fixed by taking 45 per cent. for | Wu Ching-klen as Chinese delegates dant on the platform and eventually He was banished for ten years this scignorage instead of 60 per cent.

Inspector. Fender

from said this increasing the price Second

International caught him in an empty wagon. On year. Influenza Study Conference, to be fined $6, or seven days. It was stat sleeping in the street. He asked him

asimilar charge, Wan Yau was the constable saw the defendant 14.636 cents: to 71.11 cents par held at Singapore on April 24. ued that defondant was seen picking up if he was a banishes, and received a Counceler:

The two Chinese delegates sailed coal from the railway line. Mr. C. reply in the affirmative. The Apparently it is indicated that from Shanghai yesterday--Central Cathay, Trafie Inspector of the constable hail apparently recognised the Administration. has "confidence

to

News.

the

K.C.R. was present; in Courtziak the defendant.

that commodity prices will bo

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S'HAI MARKET receipt of the rise in price of

REPORT

Shanghai, April 11. The Foreign Exchange Market

a A due to the rise in London and New York sliver.

American silver which exerted less influence than was generally ex- ported.

In the opinion of many, China is now divorced from the world market.

The exchange cqualination rats is unchanged.

U.S. dollars are. 38, and Sterling The market was quiet at the 1/6 13/16. Gold Bars are $858.80. close of the morning session. Heavy buying reported by Saa- Rales were steady, US dollars at BDon's interests eased the foreign 37 15/16, and Sterling at 1/0 exchange market here, after which Gold Bars were $858.40, United thero way a light rally on the Press.