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PRAGUE LODGES PROTEST

GERMAN CHARGES STOUTLY DENIED MANDER SEES DANGER

TELEPHONE COMPANY

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GRIEVANCE

(Continuïd from Page 1.)

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.......... WEDNESDAY, MARCH

WEATHER DELAYS DORADO

FORCED BACK TO

FORT BAYARD

A low celling in Hongkong is delay ing the arrival of the Imperial Air ways airliner. Dorado, which was forced to land at Fort Bayard, 238 miles distant, owing to similar

weather conditions last night.

BRITAIN ARMS ONLY TO KEEP WORLD'S PEACE

(Continued from Page 1) position to say specially where they differed from his statement of British aime and policy. It was to prevent ambiguity or doubt that he had de- clared that British arms might, and, if the ocasion arose, would, be used in defence of France and Belgium against unprovoked aggression and in accordance with treaty obligations. He had added, and he wanted now to repeat it that if a new treaty could be negotiated, a similar undertaking and willingly be ex- would readily tended towards mutuality of the

Treaty made a particular appeal and was always specially welcome spirit of British people.

to the

"Mr.", Dodwell, said:——The, acepunta before you will, I feel sure, be re- gorded" as antisfactory, 'You will observe, on reference to the debit [side of profit & loss account, that to Government for the sum payable royalties in respect of the Anancial year under review corresponds elose- ly with that paid in the preceding year. This means that, despite the difficult economic conditions >exlat-

Inst ing during last year, our las posi-

maintained. Actually a net increase in tines Prague, March 2.

was recorded, but the demand ar- The Foreign Minister, Dr.rived too late in the year to have a Kamil Krofta, addressing a material influence on the revenue Parliamentary Commission to accruing from this

noteworthy that this is the day, expressed the hope that year since 1932 that we have been Herr Adolf Hitler would stop able to record a gain in the number the German press campaign of our Exchange against Czecho-Slovakia.

I think may be regarded as a definite

less definite. It was true that at Ho

returning sign of

prosperity. denied the German allegations

Any comparison of the figures be that Czecho-Slovakia WES

fore

you with those of the proceding spreading Bolshevist virus, your would fail in its object did we not take into consideration the wide variation in the sterling exchange factory position of affairs has not value

dollar. During the greater part of the year that this contingency should be pro-

the Hongkong

changed the opinion at your Board 1935 we had the advantage of a

vided for. dollar in the neighbourhood of 2/- whereas for the financial year under review it averaged approximately only 1/34. Notwithstanding

the sub-

"We shall remain a democratic and orderly state in which Communist

of activities will not find fertile soll,

he declared.----Reuter,

MANDER'S WARNING

London, Mar. 2. Speaking in the Foreign Affaira debate in the House of Commons to-

The weather in the vicinity of Fort Bayard itself is believed to be suit source. It isable for taking off, but there is a

first

difficulty in finding Hongkong. possibility that the pilot would have.

unlikely that the Dorado will be At 10a.m. it was stated that "it able to take off from Fort Bayard this morning?"

The air-liner is believed to be carrying one puscenger for Hongkong.

THE FRANCHISE

As you are aware, we have been

.1937.

RADIO BROADCAST

London: The Story Of The Gramophone

THE WAIKIKI TRIO

Indio

Programme Broadcast by Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 355 metres (345 Ice's.), 3140 metres (0.52 'm.c's.).

4-7′p.m. Chinese Programme.

7 p.m. The Music of Verdi, 1813-1901.

Vocal Duot-"Aida"-The fatal stone....Rosa Ponselle (Soprano) and Giovanni Martinelli (Tenor); Tenor Solos "Otello"-Heaven, had ed Mr. Eden, said that, he had been Sole-Aidin"-O skies cerulean...

Regarding obligations under the

It pleased thee to try me; Death of covenant, the Opposition, complain-Otello...Renato Zanelli; Soprano

Dusolina Giannini: Vocal Duct- lon "Alda Heaven! my father!..... between obligations towards France Dusolina Giannini and Giovanni LCD he drew a distinction and Belgium, and, it might be, Ger-Inghillieri (Baritone); Band-"La many, and general Covenant oblige-Traviata"-Drinking Song and Gypsy tions. That was not because His Chorus: Prelude-Act III....Crea- Majesty's Government were secking tore's Band. but because-so far os military nc- to deny general Covenant obligations,

tion was concerned the obligations of the Covenant

were less far-reach- ing, less speelfie and less precise than the Locarno obligations. Had been otherwise, there would have

it

2.80 Closing local Stock Quota- tions and Hongkong Exchange Mar- leet Report.

7.35 p.m.

De Groot and His Orchestra.

"Guyana" (Perez, Freire)-Ay, ay, ay: Standchen (Strauss); Other Days (Selection of popular melodies), (arr.

(Easthope Marlin); Desert

Der. Kaspec (De Groot);

stantial increase in working costa operating for nearly eleven years under been no need for Locarno. It might ex-a franchise drawn up in 1926 when he would be as precise respecting complained of the obscurity of the change, it has still been found pos- and conditions generally were vasilyltary action as Locarno, and the Evenson (Romberg).

Europe,

Government's polley. He pointed to as one of the danger Czecho-Slovakia apots of

but pointed out that troubled state if it were known that no attack would be made upon that British would be there to defend her aguinst aggression.

Firm British pssurances point would unsure lieved.--Renter.

prace,

same

en-

in

sible to present to you Bgures which permit the Board to recommend the dividend ns. Inst year. This possible, mainly by the enterprise happy state of affairs has been made shown by our Executive in planning on this the Company's financial and programmes well gineering he be- advance, so that we are capable at all times of supplying service on demand and of developing subsidiary sources of revenue which nugment our receipts and enable us to con- tinue to provide a high standard of service at the existing low level of subscription rates.

ADDING TO ARMED STRENGTH

(Continued from Pape 1:).

reliable report, conservatively cs- timates the Nazi fighting aircraft at this impressive total.

J

the

BONUS TO STAFF

Following our normal practice, provision

made on has been

the

usual scale for bonus to the European Staff and, in view of the satisfactory results shown, am confident that

Lions

ad-

different from those existing to-day. all nations ought to undertake in

The Telephone Ordinance intro-

8 p.m. Time Signal, Weather Re-

up-intelligent and responsible as they not only go beyond the Covenant, duced legislation based on things as vance to have recourse to military port and Announcements. they were then. Those who drew it functions, but that was not the 8.03 p.m. Sam Brown (Bari- Covenant. Such a commlment would no doubt were could not be expected

tone) in Four Light Songs. to visualize the position which your but beyond the abortive

1. Gypsy Violin; 2. A little bit Geneva independent; 3.

Alone;

4.

Let's Company would occupy during each Protocol of 1024.

face the music and dance. successive financial period of a 50

8.15 p.m. The story of the Gramo- phone. Produced by Pascoe Thorn- ton (Electrical Recording).

years' franchise,

POINTED QUESTION Was it the view of the Opposition that they should to beyond the Pro- tocol now, when the League was relatively in a much weaker condi- tion? To face the Individual view cir-0

Such rapid expansion could not be foreseen, and as a result anomalies are beginning to reveal themselves which, by their tendency to create flexible order of things and limit the Company's prospect of reward,

an in-

At the beginning of 1930 Germany's air fleet consisted of 50 squadrons, or approximately 750 first line planes, action in this matter. It is custom It is now disclosed that Germany|***

ury to maice the payment of possesses 177 squadrons.

or 2,050

to the local Chinese bonus planes, including vome "immediate prior to Chinese New Year, and the reserves." But this figure does not usual procedure was followed in this include n hugo number of second instance. I am sure

that I am and third lae reserve aircraft, plus voicing the sentiments of all Share-

stores of acroplane parts.

hulders in paying tribute to the g It estimated that Germany's

staff who, by their loyalty and nereplane production capacity has steadfast endeavour in the interests passed the 200 a month mark.of the service, have contributed in United Press.

no small measure to the success of your enterprise.

You will observe that the su

recommend which your Directors. should be appropriated for deprecia-Hongkong. It is, tion is $7.703.84 less than that ap- propriated for the previous financial

you will endorse your Directors" franchise of one of its most important mitments and not to be ready to pro

U.S. APPROPRIATIONS,

Washington, Mar. 2. A war Department appropriation is expected to follow quickly on the hecis of the Navy Department's, and together they will provide.a $1,000,- 000,000 programme of national de- fence for the next fiscal year. The

as inct year's, spent to "make America

hul

usefulness. and

op

8.53 p.. London--News and An- nouncements.

9.15 p.m. Concerto No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 31 (Vieuxtemps), Played by Heifetz (Violin) and the London Philharmonic Orches- tra, Conducted by John Barbirolli, 9.40 p.m. From the Studio. Hawaiian Melodies by the Waikiki Trio.

1. Waikiki Hula; 2. Underneath: the palms; 3. Violeta; 4. Isles of aloha; 5. Hawal across the sen.

10 p.m. Big Ben. Dance Music. 11 p.m. Close Down.

that they did not went a new con- ference or new agreements, but an undertaking to keep all agreements already made. He observed that Germany had complained of her difficulties about raw materiais, but now had declined to attend meetings of the Committee at Geneva which was to investigate the whole question of access to raw materials.

dim

cumscribe its activities and threaten-Wou

would risk smashing the Lengue. In the not very distant future-to de- ie League was in a state of con- prive it altogether of the incentive o valescene and it was therefore not the ever Increasing efficiency. I cannot moment to offer the patient a choice of any community that there should Nothing could be believe that it is in the best interests of two dangerous operations. more illogical than ever come a me in the life of the to stand for univerant military com

public utility companies when it would › vide necessary armaments. pay the Company better to rest on its Government could not and did not thefaurels rather dinn strive for the last endors

endorse universal staff word in efficiency and

military service-yet ments, bui

commit- it stood by the this is what may happen.

Covenant and based its foreign PHONE TO SHANGHAI

policy on it. That was

why, almost throughout the world, the British Since our last annual meeting, I am

re-armament

programine had proud to say that we have senied one been welcomed for it was realised more rung in the ladder of progress. that Britain would not engage in a The opening of the Hongkong-Shang-war contrary to the Covenant.

radio, telephone *service on Everyone, Mr. Eden declared in his February 1 this year was an epoch closing sentences, regrets the neces- making event; inasmuch as it marked | siły for the re-armenicht programme, the Inauguration of the first commer- but it was his conviction that, with clal radio telephone service from Europe and the world as they were that step of course, recognised today, for Britain to have greater

No Surprises to, and not competitive with, radio pesce. "We must never

power was to add to the forecs of year; you will recollect however telegraphy, both services having their re-armament is

forget that Contrary to expectations in some that, when my predecessor, in the well defined spheres of

means to an end,quarters, neither Mr. Lloyd George figure will be approximately the sarne annual general meeting, he pointed possible by reason of the existence files must not be missed, tion ascribing much of the present

chair addressed you at the last The connection has only been made opportunities to reach

not end itself. If it creates fresh nor Mr. Winston Churchill parti- out that the provision for deprecia the Hongkong-Canton trunk cable, por } agree that these cipated in the debate, which followed traditional party lines, the Opposi- tion for 1835 was some $40,000 in the radio telephone service itself being excess of that provided for 1934.

18 even possible, Through route, 38 TO COMMISSION

It always has been and, hope, hal by the Chinese Government. Our

operated between Canion and Shang- which none of us wish to take, that has to the alleged feebleness of the Washington, Mar. 2 Board to make suitable provision phone. Administration

that League during the Sino-Japanese dis- it-always-will-be- the

f your gratitude is due to the Chinese ele-This at least is true-His Majesty's which the British Government shared. we shall reach the goal we all desire. pute and the Ethiopian invasion for policy of The Appropriations Committee of 30 the House to-day predleted that 38 for deterioration and obsolescence operation they have so willingly given they are now pursuing and the state-

Government believe the

that the polley the blame. new war vessels will be commissioned even though this should entail nus in this project. Already the ser during the fiscal year and that 20 reduction in the balance of profis vice is exceedingly popular and must have made is the greatest contrparty favoured the use of armed force Mr. Noci Baker, Labour, said his others will be in service by July holders, as

available for distribution to share inevitably be the forerunner of similar

has done in services to other cities and to other ton which it is in their power to make the Government got the support of to uphold International law and if The bill provides for an increase in the post. Bearing in mind the

to the preservation of world peace."

France Russia, the Little Entente, Under the heading "Current Assels,”. the Navy's enlisted strength to a totul delicate nature of much of your

LABOUR VIEW

Belgium, Holland, Scandinavia, Fin- of 105,000 by June, 1938-United plant and equipment and that you will observe that our cash position

land and Poland they would make an operates under climatic conditions is an enviable one, although of course The debate was initiated for the irresistible combination. which partitus,

adversely affect the balance of cash at bankers will be Opposition by Mr. David Grenfell. electrical

I am consdent diminished by $450.000 if you ap

Lord Cranborne. Under-Secretary (Labour) who said the backbone of for Foreign Affairs, winding up, de commend prove the proposed allocation of pro- the League system had fallen apart clared the debate had shown little that such a policy will Itself to you. The sum recommended fits, as I have no doubt you will.

und they had lapsed into conditions of difference between the The recommendations of your Direc secret diplomacy and balance for

appropriation depreciation for

to

policy of Government and the Opposition, 15 the year under review is $305,737.70, tors with regard to the allocation of power politics

which, had been which

consider the balance at credit of proßt & loss generally denounced after the Great never be used for aggression. Both

both both agreed that British forces should ndequate against wastage of fixed account are almost precisely the samo

War and so largely accepted as being upheld collective security. It were as for the preceding financial period assets based on original cost.

responsible for that All our plant and equipment ins and are embodied in profit & loss ap- Great nations were arming, against

catastrophe better the forces for security be too propriation account which, being some been maintained in accordance with the highest standards of practice and self-explanatory, does not call for nome danger. which was never speel-strong than not strong enough be-

and propaganda, dengerous and was

in the latter event the expense I think bath subscribers and share-amplification.

unparalleled in holders alike will

There being no

the history of the an added burden. He appealed to he was just as great, and war would be further matters world, was

rampant, calling for comment, I now beg form-con

Diplomacy was the Opposition to take a moderate expenditures which directors and the secounts for

the alarmed every financial year ending December Speaking of 1936, as presented, be adopted.

sale."-United Press.

1938.

PTCSE.

BRITISH OFFICER

BEATEN

SET UPON BY U.S. PICKETS

in

Your

fact it

Directors

agree that continued efficiency of operation

the of

countries.

for the

ment of their commitments which I

20

of the

our system bears eloquent testimony ally to propose that the report of the completely demoralised and the huge attitude to avoid giving the impres-

seen that the

to that effect, San Francisco, Mar. 2. On the credit side of profit & loss The British Consul-General, account, it will be Mr. A. C. Charlton, requesting balance from working account is $21,- him to protest against the the alleged | 047.90 lower than for the previous beating of Mathew Smith, 41, second financial year, but this is affect by

engineer aboard the a.. Rochelle, in

port here.

He sald Smith was accosted and beaten on the waterfront last night. The Seamen's Union is pickeũng the Rochelle, alleging her crew com prises non-union men-United Press.

THANKS TO BOARD

31.

2115sion abroad that disunity person, which did not exist. Europe, Mr. Grenfell apprehensive about alone. Ho hated to

ля

existed

sald all Germany's neighbours were The opposition motion with res

her pest to foreign policy was defeated In seconding the proposition Mr. S.

by 243 to 134-Reuter and British ha and

to say this, as one who had erlucised the Allies Wireless. T. Williamson sald: I have much post-war policy towards Germany, pleasure in seconding the proposal, and but he hoped the Foreign Secretary while doing so I feel sure that share- was holders will join me in congratulating man

na plainly to the Ger- was speaking a

Government as our Boar, the management, and the tances warranted. She must be asked staff on the very fine showing set out definitely did she want peaco

and what kind of peace? Did she stand for peace all-round?

the circums The Ideal Aperient

For Children

the increase under interest, dividends and exchange, amounting to $20,484.74. BUILDING UP RESERVES Turning now to the balance sheel, will be observed on the liabilities alde that general reserve provided of course you approve of the appropria- The Chairman has now dealt ade- tion recommended-will be augmented quately with the points of interest, Intervening later in the debate, by $170,482, thus bringing the total and we are especially, gratified to Sir Austen Chamberlain suggested common complaint among young of this Fund up to $930,440. The im- learn of the increase in the number

in these accounts.

JOINS WIFE IN ROYAL ACADEMYportant part which the provision of of new lines, Our installation is no

PORTRAIT PAINTER

REWARDED

Administration.

and easily

Irregularity of the bowels is A

children: In the East. Precautions should be promptly taken to correct. the trouble, but if it is neglected serious consequences may result,

The stomach and bowels should be [2] cleansed, for which purpose there is The proposal was agreed to un-nothing, better. than Baby's Own Tablets. The mild laxative action' of the tablets removes any offending substance from the intestines and

animously."

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DIRECTORS RE-ELECTED

resorves plays a public doubt a nerve centre which clearly plant, some of which we realise is of utility business cannot be over em- reflects by its use the trend of tende. a very delicate nature phasized. Indeed, I doubt If we Our trunk line with Canton has in-affected by weather conditions, particu should have so successfully withstood deed accomplished a great deal in the inrly humidity the resent extended period of de- way of fostering and assisting that pression had it not been for the earlier contact with Canton and China which efforts made to ensure that the finan-is so desirable. It is also pleasing to London, Mar. 3.

cial structure of the Company would note the much wider field now at our and conservative disposal, made possible by the use of For the first time in history develop on sound husband and wife share the distinc-

Lines.

the radio-telephone, service, between On the proposal of Mr. E. M. Ray-almost surely it will be found that tion of being Royal Academicians,

On the assets aide of the balance | Canton and Shanghai and which has mond, seconded by Mr. D. Tollan, to the child is made quickly well again. Mr. Harold Knight, noted protrait sheet, you will see that 4he de- | been brought about through the kind Hon. Sie Shou-son Chow and Mr. D. Keep this. Ident children's medicine painter, was elected to the Royal preanted value of fixed sasets amounts co-operation of the Chinese Telephone H. Blake were re-elected" directors.. handy for use in cases of health Academy to-day. His wife, Dame io $3,390,874.09,

Mr. J. D. Danby proposed and Mr. upset in ittle children, such as con- Laura Knight, was elected Jast

The depreciation, reserve, amount- year.

Without being too optimistic, I hope Lowe, Bingham and on that Messrs silpntion wind, Indigestion, billous- Dame Laura is one of the three to $2,083,447, and the general reserve that it is still within the bounds of Lowe Bingham and Matthews be re-ness, colds croup. If the pre- women ever admitted to full members are represented under investments possibilty that we will in our turn, elected auditors. This was agreed to sence of warns is suspected a dose or ship in the Academy since its incep which are shown at cost in the sum of to reciprocate by giving then contact S. H. Dodwell (chairman), the Hon. whilst at teething-time, the tablefs Those present were The Hon. Mr. two of the tablets will expel them. $2,005,340.07. The market value at review is appended for comparative much further afield. Undoubtedly H. Hotowall, Messrs. Shields, and induce sleep in

with shipping and perhaps points Sir Shou-son Chow, the Hon. Mr. R. settle the stomach, ease the pains the close of the financial year under purposes and it shows an appreciation radio-phone communication with ships D. K. Blake, M, Johnson, J. Scott natural way.

a perfectly of $80,548,00 over purchase price, at sea could be relayed through our Hariton (directors), Mr JAH. Taggart which cannot sui és regarded as satis-installation and would tend to further managing director), Mri W. LA Me-

Safe and effectivo, being the factory in the light of the difficulties assist the business of this port and Kenzie (secretary), Mr. J. P. Sherry prescription of a medical child encountered these days in the selection also the adjacent territory; even traw (manager) and Messrs. S. T. Willam peciolat, children never make a fuss lers and delfters at home have been son, J.-D. Danby T. E. Pearce, 15. when taking them as the tablets have of suitable securities,⠀ *** no 163 A weak anticyclonic arou- covers Al the last annual meeting my pre-atted for some considerable time with M. Raymond D. Tollan, Lum Kwat, a pleasant taste. They are obtaine Manchuria. A continental depression decessor in the chair referred to the radio-phones and can work through Lam Shu-wing, Wong Min-hin, Makable from chemists. everywhere and bar moved into the Easters Sea, and desirability of establishing reserve, the network of land lines, to all polnis Oriften, Chun Sung-choo, Kei. Chun-arms as for older children,

Kiu-chung Lo Kalving „C) are equally good for the Infant In pressure continues low over Indomitable moment to provide in the United Kingdom

tion in 1788.

Mr. Gilbert Ledward, the sculptor, was also elected to the Academy to- day-Reuter.

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Chirin, LocalCurecast; —East and Fagainate exchange and invertnient In conclusion, I am glad to see that mark, W. C. Clark, A. BL. de L.

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