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OLIVER HARDY MORROW" in "THE BOHEMIAN GIRL" "
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MARLENE DIETRICH-GARY COOPER
A SNOWS
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A Paramount Picture with John Halliday William Frawley. Directed by Frank Bor- zage From a comedy by Hans Szokoly and R.. Stemmls Produced under tho Personal Supervision of Ernst Lubitech,
TAKE ANY TRAN ON HAPPY VA LEY DUB
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FRIENDLY ENEMIES IN A SNAPPY CUMENT.
See Jimmy sock Pat on his wild trish nose... and knock you out of your seat with laughter. It's no private fight... Anyone can get in..
GET YOURSELF A NICE BIG BRICK... AND JOIN THE PARTY!
HOWLING ST. PATRICKI IF
IT AIN'T THIN TWODIVILS JIMMY AND PAT AGAIN! You can't keep two good s men down.., for long! And
þore they are....scrpringover á uklet ngala,..in Warner Bros.' hilarious Hibernian hit-
"THE IRISH IN US
Nak Be**Here Comes The Fury" Starat
JAMES CAGNEY PAT O'BRIEN
FRANK K@HUGH• ALLEN JINKING - OLIVIA DE HAVILLANS
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
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BILL
ENLARGEMENT.
ESSENTIAL
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1936.
Huge Naval
Expenditure Approved
HOUSE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATIONS
PROVIDE FOR NEW SHIPS
Washington., Apr. 30, Washington, April 30. The record pence-time Naval Ap- Mr. Henry Morgentima, Secretary propriations Bill, designed to maite of the Treasury, testifying before the the United States feet second to none, Senate Finance Committee on the new was approved by the committee of Tax Bill, said it was short of provid-the House of Represent:dives which In the revenue asked by the Presi-as been considering its detail. to
day. dent in its present form.
devoled fr
-Therefore, he said, I was urgent The estimates Total $331,000,000 that reconsideration be given to the (32,106,080,000) and are Administration's proposals for tem-continuing work on eighty-four war- pornty processsing taxes. Hearded ships at present under construction that federal credit depenried upon and the laying down of twelve new
adherence to the scrupulous
an destroyers and six submarines, and orderly
increasin; the fleet's air arm, programme towards balanced budget and, lately, a stepely
They also ingltale items for build- reduction of public debt,
Questioned as, to the probableng up the reserves of strategie war delfelt In the next two years, Mr. minerals, and authorise the laying Morgenthau stated the driteit in the down of two new battleships if an- current sent year, which includes other pawer commences capital ship the entire honus payinent, was now replacement.--Reuter. $5,000,000,000 ond that in the next acal year it would be $2,075,000,000. -Reuter.
ATTACK GOVERNMENT
Washington, April 30, A its concluding scusion, the United annual convention of the
BILL GOES TO HOUSE
Washington, Apr. 30,
The House of Representatives to- day unexpectedly began considera- tion of the Neval Appropriations Bill, and expects to pass the measure be- fure the week-end,
NARROW
VICTORY MARGINS
RED SOX PILE UP HUGE SCORE
TIGERS' BOSS INJURED
New York, Apr. 30. Chiengo Cubs turned the tables as Brooklyn Dodgers to-day when liart-1 nett's home run gave them the old eleven times to tally. They hit Brooklyn'a sevcu,
Pittsburgh, another National the League game, hit back at Philadelphin Philles, and scored six runs to the home team's five. Wat kins hit a homer for the Phillies and Brubaker gave the Pirates a helping hand with a drive over the fence.
Boston Braves, at home, bent the Cincinnati Retis, of colour in their Inst two stars, by searing three runs on six hits. They hell the Reds to on run on five hits.
St. Louis Cantianis humbled New York by three to two, helper by n home run by Mize. Although the Gants had eleven hits, they scattered, and Cardinals' five connec tions at the plate were of the sert that
count.
wore
AMERICAN LEAGUE The New York Americans had no
trouble great
with Cleveland's Indians, scaring eight times on eleven hits, and four Indian errors, to their opponents' once, un four batters' suc ceases. Vosmik hit n homer for the josers.
Philadelphia Athletics again wal- loped the St. Louis Browns, in spite of the gallant attempt of the tall. ender, who scored eight runs eieven hits. The winners had twelve runs out of fourteen hits. The game was marked by errors, the Browns
on
States Chambers of Commerce ap "A situation has developed," said proved a resolution condemning the Administration's tax programme, as the Naval Appropriations Comuniter retarding recovery and remphy-shainman, "wich made the eart, con-
sideration of te bill neerstry." inoni.
The resolution also attacked Earlier, the Committee huo
favou.bly Federal control of private production!
ported and against Indefensible
the supply bill, which allows for publle interest.
truction of twelve destroyers, Other resolutions attacked Govern-submarines, two battleships and 333 ment competition with private busi- [neroplanes, and Increases the per-committing three and the Athletics ness, and also the attempt to change sonnel of the navy and marines.Your.
Supreme Court and trade agree- United Press. the ments facilitating excessive Tarin
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Imports.
The Chamber approved a survey
of the possibility of re-employment by private enterprises, but sharply condemned the Government attempt, by legislative means or executive nal, to impose upon business rules of conduct inbour relations, as retard. ing both the material and spirituai progress of the nation.--Reuter.
AZANA WILL BE PRESIDENT
PROCLAIMED BY HIS LEFT WING GROUP
Madrid, Apr. 30.
re
the on
huge COON-
six
The Hoston Red Sox gave Chicago White Sox their worst beating of the season, getting eighteen hits off
EARLY MORNING Whitehead and scoring sixteen runs.
JOY-RIDE
DAMAGE DONE TO PUBLIC CAR
OTHER TRAFFIC
CASES
timest
The White Sox hit thirteen but only scored four.
Mickey Cochrane, Detroit's famous "boss," injured his foot in the game against the Washington Senators. The Tigers were beaten, though Washington deserved no such luck, having been given six errors. Each side hit ten times, but the Senators got eight men home to Tigers' seven.
Renter
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IN N.Z.
Henry M. Wong, 23 years, unem ployed, residing at B Fung Fal Terrace, appeared before Mr. W. Schofield, at the Central Magistracy this morning, charged with having failed to pay car fare of $6, and with £1,000,000 REDEEMABLE
IN 1952-55 hasing maliciously damaged a mascot and a pane of glass on public enr No. 289 nt Village Rond at 3.10 am to-day.
The Premier, Senor Azana, has been proclaimd by the Left Wingsır Republicans as sole candidate for the Presidency, and as the Right parties are not participating, his election is virtually assured.
The Right parties maintain that their constitutional rights have not been, restored to them, and that their adherents are being imprisoned and terrorised,Renter Special.
NOMANDIE'S MISHAP
LOSES PROPELLOR ON TRIALS
Le Havre, May 1. The trials of the giant. French liner Normandie, after three months of refitting, were suddenly interrupt ed in view of great crowds lining the quayside to-day.
WAH hin
Defendant said with regard to the first charge that he kept an account fle coull with the driver of the car.
ial remember having damaged the mascot and the plan, as he had given drank. The driver some wine.
9.-Logan-sald-dofendant. spector engaged the car about 1 a.m. to-lay went to tho at Village Road and Central district. then to Wanchai and then back to Village Road. The car was altogether engaged for about two hours. When defendant got out, the driver asked him for the fure, but he refused to pay. It was further alleged that an argument ensued, and defendant seized the mascot from the front of the ear and threw it at the window, the pane of which broken. The mascot was also dama- ged, the legs and init of the animal being broken. Damage was done to the extent of $55.
Was
Mr. Schofield fixed hearing of the The vessel was abruptly stopped case for to-morrow morning, allow. and a diver was sent down at hering defendant bail in $75. stern. He reported that one of her four propellors was missing.
OTHER CASES
London, Apr. 30.
Tonn. A New Zealand conversion being under-written to lay, total £1,000,000. It carries three per cent. interest, the issue price is 0814, and it is refecmable in 1982-65.
Provision made for repayment of six per cent, 1936-51 stock. The first interest payment, of twenty- five shillings, will be made on January
1. 1937.
The subscription list opens Monday-Reuter Special,
GIFT FOR HITLER
FROM CHINA EX- PREMIER
Berlin, Apr. 30. The Chancellor. Herr Adolf Hitler, to-day received Mr. Tang Leang Li, Press Chief of the Chinese Govern- ment, who presented on behalf of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, former Premier, a valuable Chinese painting and the ex- Minister's autograph.
Private L. Greening, of the 12th The Normandio has been drydocked and it is hoped the missing 28-ton Company Royal Army Service Corps screw will be found and refitted in was fined $20 by Mr. W. Schofield, Limo for her first scheduled trip to at the Central Magistracy this morn. New York this season, May 6.ing, on a summons for driving military van No. 257 at a speel of over 5 miles an hour in Hennessy- Rand on April 19.
-Reator.
The health of Mr. Wang Ching-wei, who is staying at Badnauheion, is reported to be improving-Renter.
Traffle-Sergeant Freyer said ho Motor Bus Company Lusas, summon- followed defendant's van along Hen- ed for overcrowding. newsy Road to Tonnochy Road at a
speed of about 35 miles an hour. It
DANGEROUS DRIVING Summoned form Mr. W. Scho. E. Reader and defendant arrived field, at the Central Magistracy this
was on a Sunday morning,"
STUDENTS OUT ON STRIKE
FURTHER TROUBLE AT SHANGHAI
Mr. Schofield remarked that the Shanghai, May 1.
authorities were particularly careful Fuhtan Students nt.
University about speeding in Hongkong, owing struck again this morning, demanding to the number of pedestrians on the that the eight students who were held rond.
in Hongkong in March. He was a morning, at the instance of. Mr. R. second-class Army driver at Home, nt Aldershot, and was a very good
soldier.
by the military authorities last month Cheong Fung, owner of lorry No. on charges of preaching Communist 1135, was fined $15 for allowing the
Inter doctrines but who were
To larry to be driven with inefficient shall be allowed to return to brakes.
Traffic Sub-Inspector Saunders said The University President, Dr. Lithe summons was taken out an a Teng-hul, who yesterday afternoon result of a fatal motor accident in attempted to break up a student incet-Queen's Rond Central on April 17 ing by force, was evicted from the in which a Sanitary Department coolie anditorium.Renter,
killed. The brakes of the lorry were very bad.
PEER'S DEATH
CAUSES BY-ELECTION IN SUSSEX
London, Apr. 30,
was
Ln (li-tik, driver of the lorry, summoned for the Anme offence, but failed to appear in Court. The sum mons was adjourned one week.
one
D. Gillespie, managing director of the Imperial Chemical Industries (China) Ltd., Wong Hung, driver of lorry No. 3040, was fined $30, or
driving month's hard labour, for without due care and caution Stubbs Road at, about 8.45 am. on April 2.
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Mr. Gillespie, in evidener, statel that he was being driven in his car, Hongkong. BOKE. towards Rounding the bend in Stubbs Rond near the cemetery gatea, they met a them. towarda lorry being driven re right wheels of the lorry were well over the white lines on their side. His chauffeur was forced to drive the colli-
cur
to the kerb Lonvold the
sion, and was forced to stop, lorry Just shaved by the car and did not stop. There were no pedestrians. on the bend. The speed of the lorry must have been about 30 miles an George Eno, driver of car T113,
hour. summoned for having failed to report
Khan,
chauteur of Mr. Z an accident at Windy Gap, Shek-0,
ear, then gave corrobora- Gillespie's pay on April 13, was ordered to $25 amends to the P.WD), for damage tive evidence.
Defendant denied any knowledge of caused to a wall.
on thai morning he was taking a load to The Fedk.
Mr Schofieht warned defendant that he would recommend his licence to be caneciled if he dhi a similar thing again.
A by-election in the Lewis Division Invector Alexander said defendant the incident, saying that of Sussex will be accessitated by the took ten wide a sweep on a hair-pin succession to the Peerage of Captain bend and creslied into the wall, which Loder, Conservative member, on the was damaged to the extent of $25. death of his father, Lord Wavehurst, The car was also damaged. which occurred to-day at the age of Finer totalling $07 were imposed
-British Wireless.
China
the conductors on
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From the Play by LOVIS N.PARKER, Directed by ARTHUR WOODS,
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LAUREL HARDY
THE
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ANTONIO MORENO JACQUELINE WELLS
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