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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

EGYPTIAN TREATY APPROVED

NO DIVISION IN HOUSE OF LORDS

London, Nov. 25. The motion for raufication of the Anglo-Egyption Treaty of Friendship. and Alliance, which was passed in just night Commons of the House without a division, was debated to- night in the House of Lords.

in moving the Lord Plymouth,

mo- said there had tion for ratification,

give-and-take been goodwill und on both sides in reaching the agree

believed that

If

the

Treaty was

and

inent, and he hondemented in We spirit in which it was negotiated, an era of prosperity and fruitful co- operation between Great Britain the Egyptian people would follow. In reviewing the principal provisions

remarked of the

ho

that the obligatioty

placed on the high con- tracting parties to assist each other in time of war meant that the British the Egypt

Government must suppding Egypt-

Inn Government in lon invasion. It was, of course, for Egypt to

own territory, defend her but the British Government would assist in that task under this Treaty, as, on ally. Egypt did not under- take to send Egyptian troops outalde Egypt to protect British territory. That was more than could be asked of Egypt at present.

For the defence of the ennal, the forets of the British Empire and of Erypt were to net in co-operation. The canal. Lord Plymouth added, was and the defence territory, und Egyption of the canal, as that of other parts of her territory, was on Egyptian res. ponsibility in which, as an ally, Ort- lain would co-operate.

Lealers of the Opposition parties warmly supported the motion.

LABOUR APPROVAL

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1936..

LINDBERGH

TRIBUTE PAID TO JESUIT

SAFE AT SEALANDS

GOVERNOR ATTENDS R.A.F. REPORTS HIS

REQUIEM MASS

FOR FATHER DANIEL FINN

Indicative of the high esteem in which. Hongkong held the late Rev. Father Daniel Finn, S.J., who died in Europe three weeks ago, was the blg attendance of distinguished non- Catholic mourners who attended the requiem mass for the repose of l soul in the Catholic Cathedral this morning.

Among them was is Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Collett, who took his sent with Sir William Hornell, Vice-Chancellor of the

WOR the

University, near the impressive catafalque which was representative of the dignity of the priesthood..

Celebrant of the mass Rector of the Cathedral, the Rev. G. M. Spada, who was assisted by the Rev. Father Pilengo as Deacon and the Rev. Father, Brookes as sub- Deacon.

The choir was

of composed seminarista from the Cathedrut and the Regional Seminary, Aberdeen. where the late Father Finn was posted.

and

LANDING

Chester, Nov, 25, Onvers of the Senlunds Royal Air Force Aerodrome have confirmed that Colonel Charles Lindbergh, who hnd not been reported for twenty- taking off from four hours after Baldennel Aerodrome in Ireland, landed yesterday at 4 pm.

ended the This announcement mystery regarding the noted airman's whereabouts.

The R.A.F. officers, however, de- clined to state whether Colonel Lindbergh made a forced landing.- United Press,

FOG-BOUND BRITAIN

TRAFFIC IN MANY PARTS DISRUPTED

London, Nov. 25. Many cities in England have been fog-bound during the past few days. Also in the sanctuary were clergy Shipping has been held up at Liver- representing the Jesult, Spanish, poor for nve days, whilst trains or- Italiani, French

American riving at the town have been delayed for hours, traffe being almost brought missions in Hongkong.

Among

those

present were the to a standstill yesterday. Chief Justice

Mac- (Sir Atholl Gregor), the Pulsne Judge (Mr. Justice J, J. Hayden), Dr, L. T. Ride, Dr. G. A. C. Herklots. Prof. L. Forster, Mr. W. Schofield

London is also experiencing fog, Magistrate). Chev. J. M. Alves, M. although it has not reached the "pea Leurquin (French Consul), Mr. Tsoup" standard. Traffic has been dia- Murphy (Assistant Criminal Intelligence) and Capt. Worganised in many places in London.

-Reuter Spectat. J. R. Cragg. A.D.C. to the Governor.

(Chier

In Birmingham, two trains collided in a dense fog, a number of passen- gers being injured.

of) Director

FUNERAL ORATION

In the panegyric to Father Finn;)

G. the Rev. Father Byrne, 8.J.)

Order in Superior of the Jesuit Hongkong, said the Jesuit Fathers! would mirs, one of the kindllest and most genial of companions.

"That the sense of loss has been realised by others then his intimate associates is testified by the presence In

Church to-day of such this

of gathering representative cltizens of Hongkong," declared

Father

Lure Snell (Labour) said the Trealy sought to end an old and try. hig embarrassment and to begin a long, happy and increasingly advan- tarous relationship. After payin

of Lord a tribute to the services Cromer, Mr. Arthur Henderson and Lord Loyd in regard to Egypt, Lord Shell said that it was worthy of note that at a time of repression of liber- lies throughout the world England should choose this moment to scal a Treaty of self-government and he koped their

of democratic principstined by results. freedom would be

The Marquis of Crewe (Liberal) expressed keen satisfuction at the Treaty. It was conclusion of the something

I gained to be able to look at the

confident hope that map with Egypt would

uld prosper In future in conditions of permanent peace.

Lord Lloyd (Conservative) criticis- ed certain details of the

military clauses, but, on the whole, welcmned them cordially. Concluding. Lord Lloyd said he believed EGYH would be an honourable and faithful ally. one by one.

After further speeches, Lord Ply-. mouth replied and the motion was rarried without a division-British Wireles

YOUNG ANNAMITE

CHARGED

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fa

the

DOCTORS SAVE SIAMESE TWIN

CUT FREE FROM DEAD BROTHER

New York, Nov. 25. Surgeons again operated on the clossient surviving Siamese twin, Simplicio, for the reconstruction of a vital por- tion of his boly, which he formerly shared with his dead brother. Lucio.

a

Вутпе Fother Finn sciiolar. concluded Father Byrne. His academic degrees marked him as

one, and he was distinguished student of art, an educationalist and all these But archacologist. things were no more thon phases of different activities undertaken by

of, tireless worker for the noblest

Of causes, without the Inspiration "which he would have dropped then

an

"OUR POOR" DAY

STREET SALE OF ROSES.

Lucio died yesterday of pneumonia, but throughout his illness, Simplicio, Im- bound to his brother's side with ily- ing fasue, was perfectly well. mediately Lucio ceased to breathe, doctors cut through the tissue which bound the boys.

Simplicio's condition is said to be very good,United Press,

makes it all the more necessary to help those who suffer most when the cold comes.

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MORONI OLSEN

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 47 always bases its appeal for support on two

the first, that it eun,

weeks before by no familiarity with the

Each year, some Christmas, the Society of St. Vincent poor, ensure that the help which it

de Paul make a popular appeal to bestows goes to those who are really

|ALLEGED FORGERY, OF help, for the poor by a street sale of deserving of 11, and the second that

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CHEQUE

A young Animite student, Hathuc Chinh, aged 24, was charged before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Marl- stracy this morning, with (a) farging the name of Mrs. Leung Tai-ying an a travel-

a valuable security, namely,

ters cheque for £5 sterling, with intent to defraud and (b) uttering the forged travellers' cheque, know- Ing the name to be forged.

roses. The appeals of the Society it does not discriminate on any basis have been given publicity recently, of race or religion when it assists as the ammaal bazaar was held only the poor. A third might be added a month ago, but this Rose Day is that the appeal to everyone to give little for the sake of those have almost nothing.

who

has reduced expenses to minimum, so that practically every cent that it receives goes directly to tae pour.. The justice of these claims It is at the beginning of winter is well known. They make the So- that the needs of the poor are most ciety an organisation well worthy of apparent, and if, as we read in the support-especially when support is Telegraph a few nights ago, this year so easy, merely the buying of a rose may be a record one for cold, this on "Our Poor Day."Contributed.

ng

* Brok

DAILY

The complainant was named Mrs. Leung Tai-ying, residing at the Luk Kwok Hotel, Gloucester Road,

Defendant, who spoke in French In on interpreter, said, through answer to the charges, that he did not forge the name on the cheque, but that another person had done so, lle had obtained the cheque from Messrs. Thomas Cook and Sons, with the iden of handing it over to the lady when he met her. He did not know the name on the cheque had been forged, and, if he had known, he would not have touched the cheque,

Detective Inspector A. E. Curey asked that a date be fixed for hear ing of the case. He said defendant. was a student passing through Hong- kong on his way back to Annam.

Defendant

remanded until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, and was allowed ball in the sum of $1,000.

Was

POLISH SUBJECT IMPRISONED

CAME HERE WITHOUT PASSPORT

that

Victor E. Kalish, allas Carrash, -line Arilaf, 28. Polish sublect. Was brought before Mr. K. Keen of the Central Magistracy this morning, the tharged with having entered Colony en er about November 30 without a valid passport.

Det-Sergeant Russell stated defendant was taken into custody yesterday when he went to the long- kong Benevolent Society for help. Defendant came to the Colony from Canton, and had for the unst few years roamed around China begging for a ving. He had had trouble with the Tientsin and Shanchet Police, A prison sentence followed by an expulsion order would meet the case.

Defendant wHA Bentenced to two months hard labour with an ex- 'pulsion order to follow,

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