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GERMAN DELEGATES IN LONDON

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DISCUSSION

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, JUNE

PROBATE ACTION Employment DOUGLAS S.S. CO.

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London, June 3,

MEETING

DIVIDEND AFTER MANY YEARS

DIFFICULT TIMES

1935.

RADIO BROADCAST

Pianoforte Recital From The Studio

RECORDED MUSIC. From Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 356 metres (845 kilocycles):

4-7 p.m. Chinese Programme. 7.03-7.37

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A lawful daughter and a lawfully adopted son of the same family were parties in a probate action before His Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Supreme Court this morning when the adopted son, Tae Wai-san,

(By Tricgraph, Copyright. Triegraphic alias Tse Fuk-tacung, ulius Si Wai-Ments Ordisaner. Tass. Heceived, Jane

unclaimed the grant of letters of administration of the estate of Mrs. Der Do-you, alias The Leung- shi, alias Leung Yuk, Inte of 650

7 pm. Stock Quotations. London, June, 3, The Anglo-German naval conver- Nathan Road,

wman, sations opened this afternoon, when deceased. Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C, instructed Special Commisioner for Disarma by Mr. G. 8. Hugh-Jones, ment Questions appointed by Chan-Mesars. Wilkinson and Grist, a cellor titler to act for the German peared for the plaintiff, and the Government, saw the Prime Minis defendant. Tre Chun-tal,, alias ter, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the Chung Tae-shi, the lawful daughter

Foreign Minister, Sir John Simon, of Mrs. Der Do-yau, waS and the First Lord of the Admir legally represented. alty, Sir Bolton Eyres-Monnell. However, on this ocension the Ger- man diplomat is not to talk of dis- armament, but of the proposed in crease of the German Navy,

The conversations will be opened formally by Sir John Simon at the Foreign Office to-morrow morning

It is expected that the converma- tions will be completed by the end; of the week.

Shareholders of the Douglas Steamship Company, Ltd., are to receive a dividend of five per cent. after having had no return for Latest figures to be issued show thair investment over IL long that there has been a further im- period, announced the Chairman, provement In employment since the Mr. S. T. Williamson, at the middle of April. This is particu- annual general meeting held at larly noticeable In the principal | noon to-day. Industries, especially in buildings, The falling off in passenger and public works, engineering, cotton, cargo revenue was continuing, said hosiery and the engineering dis-the Chairman, with the added tribulive trades.

handleap of further heavy de- There has also been a large in preclation of coastal exchanges 8 p.m. Local Time and. Weather crease in temporary employment and higher tariffs. Nor could he Report. not

8.03-8.30 p.m. Variety. Yorkshire and Midlands | say that future prospects were any

Vocal Duet Gee, Oh Gosh, brighter.

Gratefull

of

ameny miners.

At the outset, Mr. Potter sald

The unemployed on May 20 num. from letter he had received £

|bered, 2,044,752, being an increase Mesara, Leo d'Almada and Co. to of 292 compared with April 15, but the effect that they had received no further instructions from the decrense of 45,529 when com defendant to contest the claim. Pared with the same date last

your-Reuter Special.

Under these circumstances, said Mr. Potter, he would like his Lord- ship to enquire from the defendant if she would like to withdraw.

The defendant replied that the reason why she did not engage she legal assistance was because was financially embarrassed.

Is Lordship then decided to

Only nával topics are likely to be discussed. There is no intention un either side of raising any other issue, and certainly nut the pro-arry on with the ense posals for a Western European nir pact. Renter.

more

OTHER FIGURES

London, Jane 3. The Ministry of Labor esti-| mates that on May 20 there were approximately 10,334,000 insured persons, aged 16 to 64, in employ ment in Britain. This was 14,000 more than at April 15, 1936, and 14,000 more than on May 14, 1934, At the same date, the number of unemployed persons on the re- gisters in Hrithin totalled 2,044,752 The sintement of claim was: (1) Plaintiff is a stationer of comprising 1,630,572 men, 66,120 floor,ys, 29883,662 women, and 56,398 117 Argyle Street, ground

Kirla. Kowloon.

The total wns 292 more than on

toon

(3)

THE CLAIM

In addition to the Chairmun there were present, the Hon. Sir William Shenton and Mr. M. T. Johnson (Consulting Committee), Mr. N. A. Croucher, Mr. T. Ramsey, Mr. W. E. Kirby, Mr. C. Bernard Brown, Mr Chun Wing- kei, Mr. Hul Chau-nam and Mr. C. L. Farmer (Secretary),

The Chairman Mild:-Gentle- men, -As it is past the time for which this meeting was called, 1 will ask the Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting and the auditors' report, port and Statement of accounts have been in your hands for the

As the re-

prescribed period, I will with your permission take them as rend.

Bourgeoin Gentilhomme-Suite for Orchestra (R. Strauss) played by the Walther Straram Orchestra.

7.37-8 p.m. Vocal Gems, The Belle of New York (Morton). Chocolate Soldier (0, Strauss), The Cat and the Fiddle (Kern),

Piano Solu-I Piano Solo

to you.

Wotel

I'm

Som Browne and his Girl Friend. am playing farewell have a heart for lively

Fred Stein.

Song--Stay as sweet as you are.

Bolle Baker (Soprano). Violin Solo-Always.

Albert Sandler. Song-Lover of my dreams. Song-Mad Dogs and Englishmen.

Noel Cowar). Orchestra---Ninen.

8.30-8.40 p.m. "St. Patrick's Night", (Paddy O'Brien gives a party).

8.40-9 p.m.

From the Studio. Planoforte Recital by Lyja

Gurevitch.

What's next? (arr. Finck).

9.25-9.30 p.m. "Melody in and "Cavating" played by the J. H. Squirs Celeste Octet.

9.30-9.55 p.m.

Debroy

Komers

9.9.25. p.m. Popular Tunes of the REPLIES EXAMINED

I am pleased at your Consult-tast half century. ing Committee and

«€. General 50 years Sofie. London, Jane 3.

Managers consider the accounts Lave Tales. Replies of the German Govern-

(2) Defendant is 20 married

now before you for the year 1984 ment to inquiries made by the Bri-

woman of 17 Yunnan Lane, Kow April 15, but 45,629 less than the tish Ambassador in Berlin for

year before. The number of boys justify the recommendation of

In-dividend of 5 per cent, being paid precise information 171

on the registers several mintters dealt with in Herr

Mrs. Der Do-yan, alias Trand girls

10,300 during the aut for the year under review, and Hitler's recent speech, have now Leung-ahi, alias Leung Yuk, died creased by

which trust meets with your been received in London, and are intestate on November 12. 1981. Period under review, due to re receiving the close attention of the She was the wife of one Der Dustration of juveniles who left approval, as shareholders have school at Easter--British Wireless, not received any return on their British Government. The German you who died intestate on August i

investment in this Company For Government memorandum on the 30, 1932. Both husband and wife

quite a long period. bearing of the recent Franco-Were Chinese, Soviet agreement

Locarno Treaties is also being examined by appropriate Government depart. ments-British Wireless,

KING LEADS

PARADE

WILDLY CHEERED BY CROWDS IN MALL

London, June 3. Dark clouds overhing the Horse Guards Parade to-day before the Trooping of the Colours, but a few minutes after His Majesty the King had taken his position, the Aus poured out upon the brilliant

acene.

basted over an hour.

His Majesty took the salute.

But the greatest thrill of the day was to come when is Majesty led the pick of the British Army along the Mall, amidst the thui- derous choera of a mighty con- course of people.- Bruter,

U.S. EXECUTIVES PLAN TRIP

MAY VISIT MANILA FOR INAUGURATION

(1) Plaintiff is the lawfully lopted son of Mrs. Der Do-yau and of her husband, and, as such, claims the grant of letters of ad : ministration of the estate of Mrs. Der Do-ymu, deceased.

Plaintiff denies that defen- - lunt is interested in the said estate.

Mr. Potter said he would call the

STILL QUIET IN TIENTSIN

NEW TONNAGE

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After paying all ruuning ex penses, docking charges, premia of insurance and all allowances, the profit on the year's working is NO FURTHER CAUSE

$19437.57. After writing off the FOR ALARM -

sum of $104,128., for depreciation Tientsin, June 4. on the Company's properties and While no fresh development is providing for other charges, shown Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso to testify that evident in connection with the in the Profit and Loss Account. balance of remains that according to Chinese law and recent

demarche Japanese

in there custom, when a son was lawfully North China, the removal of the $27,338.67 to which must be added adopted by the husband he was sent of

the Hopei Provincial the balance of $12,367.03 brought Subject also the lawfully adopted son of the Government to Paotingfu is pro- forward from last year. wife. The defendant had previous-ceeding.

to approval of shareholders it is proposed to ileal with this total of $69,795.70 as follows:-To pay a Dividend of 5 per cent. ($2.50 per. share), amounting to $50,000; to Sarry forward to next account, $19,795.70.

CHINESE CUSTOM

existence of difference.

a lawful daughter, to

further action.

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Band. The Open RoadA Hiking Medley

farr. Debroy Somera). Dixieland-Selection.

That's yours?-A Convivial Medley

Tarr. Debroy Somers)

9.55-10 p.m. Two Songs by Richard Tauber (Tenor).

1. Love lost for ever wore ("Blog-

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10 p.m. Press Bulletins. 10.05.11 p.m.

Hongkong Dance Orchestra.

10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press

News,

1.p.m. Clone Down.

BANKS CLOSED

Shanghai, June 4. Two Chinese banks closed this morning. They were the Ningpo Industrial Bank Ltd., and the

neither Bank of Kiangnan,

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ly taken out an action against thei General Yu Hauch-chung, plaintiff asking for payment to her Governor of Hopei Province, left of certain property of the father.for, Paotingfn just evening In her statement of claim, she direct the accommodating admitted that the plaintiff was the various Government departments lawfully adopted son. That was in the new buildings. her case which happened to he A third train carrying records

At the last annual meeting of ment upon, so now by to propose settled because she was given such and archives and a batch of the the shareholders

that that the report and accounts as n share as considered lawful by the Government

serious consideration - must be submitted he adopted and passed, ni China. According to Proting Unequalled anywhere else in Chinese law and custom, when News.

lust evening.--Central given to the acquisition of further including the paying of dividend tonnage in the near future, and as stated. As soon as this resolu- the world, this ceremony of the daughter was married before the

with this in view the ns. laitan tin has been seconded I will be Trooping of the Colours, which death of the optee, the estate never varies, was carried out to would go to the sou

ftenance "un! ́adowry-for-her was purchased and is now in com- pleased to answer to the best of In this case,marriage, in the present case the mission. The vessel before par-my ability any

questions that day with a precise perfection. Itthe wife died first and her property defendant, having been married chase was engaged on a high class shareholders may desire to ask.

passed to the husband. Upon the long before the death of the father, jussenger run between New York latter's death the property,

SECONDER'S SPEECH Potter submitted, should to go to at all. If the son had been law on the purchase, the

Mr. she has no interest in the estate and Bermuda, but before deciding General the son who was lawfully adopted.

Mr. Croucher:-1 have fully adopted by the father he is Managers prepared designs for a

new vessel and obtained prices for pleasure in seconding the report also awfully adopted by the wife.

and accounts as presented and to Mr. Potter then intimated that the building.

all those responsible The Hon. Dr. S. W. Two said 'should his Lordship give judgment

The capital outlay, however, was congratulate that according to the law and in his favour be would ask him to such that the General Managers for the good results made during

# very trying period. The pay eulont of China, the property of make an order to show that defen- did not feel justified in ordering ment of a dividend of 5 per cent.. the wife passed to the husband dant had no interest in the estate, a new vessel, as the estimated re- upon her death. The fact of the The reason for this, he said, was turn on the capital, under present the first for over ten years, reflects

many improvements children made no to prevent her from taking out any conditions did not warrant the risk the

of such an undertaking, so they economies which have been effected Mr. Putter: The father diex The defendant said that in her adopted what they considered the by our General Managers, leaving a lawfully adopted sun and mother's life time, her mother had more prudent policy and pur my pleasure to inspect the Cam

1. which of told her, in the presence of her chased the s.s. laitan and are pany's latest acquisition, "Haltan." these two does the father's property adopted brother (the plaintiff) that satisfied with the purchase, as the purchased during the year, and } pass?

when she died she would leave her vessel is in extremely good condi- glad to see.

the run after undergoing Lloyd's 2 Witness: To the Washington, June 3.

lawfully the property,

tion and well found for the carry special survey and also being in When the daughter Mr. John Garner, President of adopted son.

His Lordship gave judgment for hug of first, the Senate and Vice-President of is married she has mu interest in the plaintiff with costs, and made Passengers

and should become compliance with the requirements she is un-an order' showing that defendant Joseph the estate, but when

very popular on the Coust. Lloyds regarding the Hongkong Passenger latest Simla and the United States, Mr.

main-had no interest in the estate. 100 Af. classification has been Cartiente altre the molley of 3. Byrns, Speaker of the House of married she is entitled to

maintained by the vessel completour General Managers In putting ing her special survey here and such a boat on the run which lan flongkong passenger licence to deelded advance on anything now comply with the new Simla rules traffing on the coast, will receive IT IS ONLY WHEN THE RICH ARE! The rainfall registered at the which are expected to shortly come the approval of the shareholders, SICK THAT THEY FULLY FEEL THE Betir Gardens during May totalled into force here has been taken at such a boat was badly needed Mr. Garner is favourably dis-

4.39 inches, spread over fourteen days. The purchase transaction is also from a Passengers' point of view posed to the suggestion and would IMPOTENCE OF WEALTH-Golton.

covered in the accounts before you and I hope she will have many probably be the chief nietal de-

When Pun Tij, 30, unempluyed,

years of profitable trading. Before legate. Mr. Byrns, as a represenounced of Mr. John Wilson, master pleaded guilty before Mr. Macfadyen tires, is enger to go if conditions toad, and Miss Minnie McCaslin, of morning to the theft of an

opluma devided falling off in passengers Staff both floating and shore for permit.

the same address:

pipe from Lam Sze-kai, broker, of and cargo during the second half their loyal co-operation during the Having conferred with President

12 Chung Sao Street, it was stated

Mr. Kirby: Mr. Chairman, at the A woman, Wong Yee, 37, was bound by Inspecter Smith that both parties the year 1933, and regret to say Roosevelt, Mr. Byrns said to-day

this stale of affairs continued

in 1912 annutal meeting

Mr. aver by Mr. Macfadyen in The were known to each other. The del during the year 1934 he did not expect Congress woul Central Magistracy this morning, fendant hid the pipe in a

with the Croucher expressed the opinion adjourn until August 1-United

the figure $164,000 out. when she admitted a charge of the cubicle in Wanchai, unknown to the added handleap of farther heavy that Preas.

possession of 118 Maena po-pit cousin. The pipe was valued at $7. depreciation of coastal exchanges standing was too much for three lottery tickets. Inspector Smith said) A line of $ib, or three - weeks in and higher tariffs, which are reships. I am wondering whether she was arrested on information default, was imposed.

flected in the reduced earnings as Mr. Croucher maintains his opinion She had a child with her at the

compared with last year.

in that 'respect. I do not know time.

Allowing for a possible continu- whether I heard you say that all Chan Sai, a youth aged 17, pleaded

have been collected; la One month's hard Enlour was guilty before Mr. Macfadyen at the ance of these factors, your Con-accounts passed on Ma Siu-an, 18, unemployed, Central Police Court this morning to sulting Committee and General there anything prior to 19337

The Chairman No. They have when he pleaded guilty before Mr. stealing 50 cents from Wong Hung, Managers considered it prudent Wynne-Jones

Kowloon coolie, of 6 Wals On Lane, at Con- to make provision for depreciation been collected. Magistracy this morning to a charge ree previous convictions for theft, $104,128, being so alloented. Althen adopted.

naught Road Central. Admitting which accounts for the sum of

The report and accounts were stealing n leather purse, leather wrist watch strap and two defendant was sentenced to three

Sir Robert Ho Tung, the Hon. Broken Hill, June 3.

pawntickets, the property of Lamantha hard labour. In another accounts shown as outstanding In

have sinco been Sir William Shenton and Mr. Eight more natives have suc- Chum, 16, a house coolie, at No. 7 case, Wong Kin, 30, unemployed, was the accounts

Johnson were re-elected to the Rand, Arst floor. Detective sentenced to six months' ford labour collected.

complainant for

for stealing purse containing 75 As I cannot say that future Consulting Committee and Messrs. the riots in Northern Rhodesia, bringing the death-roll to four returned

and cents from Wong Ki-shum, aged 73. prospects appear any brighter, Lowe, Binghans and Matthews and ned yesterday, when he found watchman living at 146 Main Street, economies wherever possible and Meuste, Llustead and Davis werd the things were missing. Enquiries Kowloon City. The old

practicable will continue to be re-elected auditors. The copper belt has been quiet were made and it was found that de-watching a procession near the Post studied carefully.

A vote of thanks proposed by Mr. -over-the-wook-end, but the troops fendant-had-pawned the purse for 20. Office yesterday when he was robbed,I-de-not-think there is anything Kirby to the Chairman concluded

have not yet been withdrawn cents, and had sold the strap to Inspector A. W. Smith prosecuted in more in the Accounts I can com- the business of the meeting. Router Special.

Representatives, and Mr. George

Dern, Minister of War, are con sidering travelling to Manila to attend the inauguration of Philippines Government.

the

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The forthcoming wedding is

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tative of the House of Representa murine tretired), of 416 Hennessy in the Central Police Court Chis At last year's meeting 1 reported closing I should like to thank the

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