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SOMETHING NEW IN CYCLES

DARWIN'S

DEFENCES

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1936.

· SWEETHEART OF JAPAN'S FILMS ·

Picture shows a real streamlined motor-cycle with which the German racer, Ernst Henne, recently put up no less than eight world records an the autostrade between Frankfort and Darmstadt.

MAY CURB FOREIGN INVESTORTM

ENGLAND EXPECTS

U.S. TO ACT

PART OF SINGAPORE DEFENCE SCHEME FORTIFICATIONS now being

erected at Darwin, Northern Australia, are an important ad- junct to the Singapore defence scheme, states a Sunday Times message from Darwin,

The Chief Commonwealth Archi- tect, Mr. Hastie, arrived in Darwin Inst month to advise local authori- ties on the projected works pro- gramine, and to design. artificial protection so that a safe seaplane anchorage can be provided in the near future. ...

This scaptene base will be a vital part of the Darwin defence plan. Which includes:

Protection of the nine maval nil- tanks which have a storage capa- city of 72,000 tons;

Completion of a fort for the gar rison which will man the Run guarding the harbour;

Dredging of the harbour, which has been provided with D 30-ft. mooring depth for cruisers;

Establishment of Royal Aus- tralan A Force hangars and quarters four miles from the town;

Provision of a permanent water supply to replace existing tank and well sources/

Land has been acquired, and ten- ders have been called, for the

MONEY POURING Construction of a naval depot for the

INTO AMERICA

London, Nov. 14. Official quarters here to-tiny

Training of reserves and naval radio direction finding station to supply bearings to warships and aireraft.

SETSUKO HARA

is

This charming little actress living in Germany just now while one of the most ambitious Japanese motion pictures is in the making in German studios, under the direction of Dr. Franek. She is hailed th Germany as one of the international

screen sensations of the day. -

TOURISTS STRANDED BY STRIKE

SHANGHAI

expressed the opinion that the Java Chinese POLICEMAN PLEADS

British Treasury will conduct discussions with the United States regarding President Roosevelt's warning that foreign capital is being invested in American securities on a gigan tic scale.

concerner

Plans Flight

FOR SHIP

MANY ARE FAST

To Hongkong "GOING BROKE"

Preparations are being completed

Honolulu, Nov. 15.

They findicated that such discus- for long-distance aeroplane flight adoras would

of the possible consequences the President's declaration, which dis- etosed that many London stock brokers had recently been doing more Spurred by success in his Java-the Yorkshireman, Mr. James American Than British business, Holland long-distance flight last year, Fenton, who landed in Hawaii Financial circles say that foreign | Mr. Hsu has decided to undertake the while taking a holiday trip home speculation In American

rican securities Is Java-China fight in order to study after spending eleven years in divided

three classes: (1) French | Pruseni conditions to bis home Shanghai. Investors who are eager tu export country, particularly in the firsch of their capital for political reasons; avlation. (* American operators buying zeurities from abroad in order to evate paying United States taxes; (3) London and international gambl ers inspired by the belief that the United States is on the threshold of a big industrial boom.

with from Java to Hongkong and Manking An appeal to American ship- by Mr. Hyu Chi-hising, a 30-year-old ping strikers to let one ship at Java-born, Dutch-traineet Chinese least leave port, was made by aviator.

Into

President Roosevelt's statement enused considerable exciteraent. In the London stock market on Satur-

Jay.

STUDIED IN ENGLAND

Mr. Hsu, who graduated in 1933 from

the Netherlands Military Officers' Academy and later had ad- vanced studies in neronautics in England, will use a monoplone, The only other passenger on his flight will be his wife.

is 4,000-mile light, it is learned, will be over Sumatra, Singapore, Meanwhile the shipment of £15, Bangkok, Hongkong. Shanghai, Amoy no0,000 worth of gold to the United Canton, and from there to Nankingg States recently attracting the air. Hisu. It is said, will not attempt serious notice of British banking and to set up any record, but will make foreign exchange circles. Britain pre-f the trip in comfortable stages. -Ters-any initiative for correcting the -- Should be meet-with-unfavourable come from the United weather, Mr. Hau will take the Hano! ituation to States

due to the belief that any route through French Indo-China British interference might tend to instead of vin Bangkok. undermine London's position as the world's monetary' centre, - United Preas,

PRICES IRREGULAR

New York, Nov. 14. Prices were irregular on the New York Stock Exchange to-day.

The market rallied smartly after an early decline, although uncertainty continued to prevail over the plans to restrict foreign trading.

In addition, caution was instilled by the reports that charges of mani- pulation were being brought against several brokers.

There was farly heavy realising and the market was influenced by the uncertainty in the commodity markets.

YANGTSE VALLEY CHANGES

NEW GOVERNORS TO

BE APPOINTED.

Nanking, Nov. 16. Changes in the personnel of several Provincial Governments int the Yangtse Valley are believed to be likely here.

He is on the Shanghai police force and has been strunded in Honolulu for days, on account of the United States shipping strike and the general tie-up in this port.

Said Mr. Fenton: "The detention of Jurmless people is outrageous, Sure- ly one stip can be allowed to leave immediately. Owners and strikers could be recompensed for the cost.

here, I and many others are fast going "While we are forced to remain broke. Honolulu costs us more daily complained.--Reuter. than a week of living in England," he

LIFE BANISHEE CHARGED

ALLEGED THEFT OF PURSE

Wong Tsai-hing, 25, unemployed, was brought up at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, before Mr. E. Himsworth, for stealing a purse containing $5.02 from the pocket of Tang Kee, dresser, residing at the Kwong With Hospital, while he was standing on the No. 1 Kowloon Godown Wharf on November 0.

pore,

Among the names mentioned for fendant had no local record, but that Det-Sergt. Haynes stated that de- gubernatorial post are those of General Ho Yao-tsu, Minister to he was a life banished from Sing- DOW JONES AVERAGES Turkey, who is at present in China

on leave of absence; and Mr. Chu Defendant was reported la be Nov. 13 Nov. 14 Change Clilan-hua, former Minister of Com- unable to speak according to a duc- Industrial.. 182.24 181,45 ORT.76 munications, who is at present acting tor's report, but the interpreter Itails...

60,43 50.02 Off.41 Secretary of the General Central explained the charge to him in sign Utilities

34.01 33.03 Ort.OB Politicul Council.

language, and defendant signified Bonds

105,52 105.41 OE.11

It is misu reported that General that at the time of the theft there Volume:- 1,154,000 stures. Huting Shao-hslung, Governor of had been two men standing next to United Press,

Cheklang, may be transferred to an other province.

The

vacancy caused by the assassination of General Yang Yung- tal, Governor of Hupch, has not at present been álled, us Generni Mang Kwang-pang, Commissioner of Civil Affairs in Hupeh, has declined the post.--Reuter.

LOCAL GOLF

ADAMSON CUP QUALIFIER

The Adamsoni .Cup November

qualifying round played on Novem- SILVER ADVANCE

ber 6-15 resulted in G. E. Willerton qualifying with a score of 77-14±83. There were 12 entries, other acores being

A. E. Clarke A. D. Fraser

H. Jusserand

J. W. Franks

A. S. Read

F. J. de Rame

02-13-09

07-17=70

81-1170

81-11-70

80-10-71

87-7-71

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The following is the draw for the Royal Hongkong Golf Club Cham- plonship:

IN MONTREAL

20 TO 40 POINTS UP. ON SATURDAY

10

Montreal, Nov, 14. Silver bid prices were 25 10 points higher here to-day.

Total sales were reported as i ́con- tract of 10,000 ounces.

Nov. 14. Change.

Nov. 13, November

T. A. Pearce v. D. J. Glimore.

A. K. Mackenzie v. G. Marseille. I. R. Chassels v. F. J. de Rome. E. T. McMullen v. I. K. Collings.. Major Shannon v. D. S. Edward.

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40.40

Up 35

40.25

16.55

Up 30

March

40.35

46.00

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D. J. Mackle v. A. E. Lissumun.

May

K. S. Robertson v. D. S. Robb.

46.50

40.00

Col. Blake v. I. Newton,

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40.65

40.00

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Up 40

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him and the man that had not turned up in Court had been the one who bid lost the purse.

Det.-Sergt. Haynes stated that he had been standing behind defendant during the alleged theft and had seen the whole proceedings. De- fendant, he alleged, realised that he had been seen and slipped the pocket book through a hole in his pocket and on to the wharf, where it was found.

A week's remand was given.

PROBATE GRANTS

FORMER TIENTSIN MAN'S ESTATE

The late Mr.

William Scott Borrows, formerly of Tientsin, who died at Pelping on March 29 last, left local estate amounting to $0,100. An application by Mr. R. A. Wadeson, solicitor, the lawful attorney, for seal- ing exemplification of probate of the will, has been granted.

Local estate worth $1,300 was left by the late Mrs. Carolina Morla Pereira, widow, formerly of 25 Bowerington Road

Road, who died at St. Paul's Hospital on May 14, 1034. The deceased lady left no known next-of- icin, and letters of administration to the estate have ben granted to Mr. E. P. H. Lang, Omcial Administrator.

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