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KING CHEERED ON THAMES

TRAVELS BY BARGE TO

OPEN MUSEUM

LAST LINK FORGED IN GLOBE-CIRCLING SYSTEM OF AIRWAYS

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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

DOYLE WHIPS LEVINSKY IN LONDON RING

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of about 22,000 miles and it is very the canvas in the fourteenth,

to the jaw dropped him senseless to appropriate that, by another

mir- nele of modern science, it has hern

In a preliminary bout Small Mon- London, April 27.

decision over For the first time in a hundred made possible for to-day's proceed-tana, 112 lb., gained a years, an English King and Queen Ings to be directly audible through- Pat Palmer, 114, over a ten-round

route-Reuter and United PreH. out the United States of America as made the journey by water when King George VI and Queda Elizabeth,well as in Australia and other nearer voyaged down the Thames in the places. new. royal barge from Wesminster new National Pier to open the Maritime Museum at Greenwich. Princess Elizabeth accompanied her parents on the trip.

The whole length of the Embank ment sidrting the Thames along which the barge, escorted by four motor torpedo-boats proceeded, was thick with cheering spectators.

His Majesty wore naval uniforin and was accompanied by Sir Samuel Hoare, First Lord of the Admiralty.

Reuter Bulletin' Bervice.

com-

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the

One is semellmes tempted to wonder whether the speeding up at He entailed in what, we call progress of civilisation has in fact added anything to man's happiness; but one thing is certan, that any lessening of the physlent gop

that her divides nation from nation, whether by flying or by wireless, is the surest means of reducing those national misunderstandings which in the past have too often led to animosities and even to wars.

now

DOYLE BREAKS HAND

London, Apr. 28. Jack Doyle,, in his fight with Levine It was revealed early to-day that

aky, broken bone in his right hand In the second round of the alugging: contest.

this is the first win in his lifetime This may account for the fact that

on points.---Router,

VETERAN SOLDIER DEAD

London, Apr. 28. Brigadier-General Sir Herbert H. Austin, who entered the British Army In 1887 and served with distinction in a score of minor und major cam- palgus, died to-day, 17 years after his retirement.-Retirer,

have liked to see him here on this Historic occasion.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1937.

SUGAR QUOTAS CHINA PROVIDENT

NOT FIXED

NATIONS APPARENTLY IN AGREEMENT

London, Apr. 28.

It is learned that the World Sugar Conference has approved the quotas for the chief exporting countries, but Agures are not disclosed, since cer proved. However, barring tain governments have not yet ap- upscis, the Agures will be

announced Wednesday.

MEETING

KEEN COMPETITION REPORTED

A loss of $27,129 was reported at the annual meeting of the China Pro- vident Loan and Mortgage Co., Lid.,“ in the Jacobean Room of the Hong- kong. Hotel this morning.

Addressing the shareholders, the Chairman, Mr. S. M. Churn, said: Gentlemen, Before we deal with any of the business of the meeting, I think it is proper that I should avail of the occasion to place on record an ex- Meanwhile, in Washington, a sub-pression of our deep regret at the death committee

has submitted a draft of our late Chairman, Mr. Carlos sugar bill to the Agriculture Com Augusto da Roza. As Chairman 01 the milice of the House of Representa-Directors since February, 1928, lives. Executive departments will inte Mr. da Toza always took a very strongly oppose --United Press. keen interest in the affairs of the Company. In his demise we have lost

most helpful and resourceful adviser, one

who would be difficult to replace. May I ask you, Gentlemen, to stand for a moment in alience as a mark of your respect to his memory." These present then stood in silence.

15 DEAD IN U.S. FLOOD AREA

New York, Apr. 27.

Fifteen persons are dead and fyr missing as the result of widespread floods in six Eastern States.

CAUSES OF LOSS

Continuing, the Chairman sald:- "Gentlemen, the report and accounts have been in your hands for the period required by our Articles. I propose, herefore, to take them as read, and hope that you will consent

to

11:59

Great Seaport DEBT TO SEAMEN

"Hongkong is only a tiny pince, but our magnificent harbour has London, Apr. 27.

the River

been on the map for quite a long Something of what

time. I wonder how many of my Thames meant to London of the past

more distant listeners realise that as a highway linking the city and its

its our ntinual ocean-going tonnage merchants with Westminster and

"Now, ladies and gentlemen, on figure is to the

is only a little behind that of Parliament, and leading out

behalf of China 1 take this New York and Liverpool.

oppor- seus beyond, where British mariners

"And

of the it is

that unity of wishing the crew our hope warried freights of Britain's

Clipper God-speed and a successful

Enormous damage was done, but merce, were recalled to-day by the Hongkong will be equally on the al

map, with London in one direction journey, and I hope they will con-

share King and Queen's triumphant pro-

the flood waters are now receding, procedure. 10 gress in an Admiral's barge, with a only nine days away and with Newnue to contribute their

International friendship

From the Proft and Loss Account, all except on the Ohio River.-Neuter, among nuval

down the

York in the other direction only slx escort,

river to

nations."

you will observe that the net result HUNDREDS HOMELESS and a half days away. For this

of the year's working is a loss of happy situation we have largely to

The Christening

$27,120.50. This unfavourable show- Washington, Apr. 27. thank the organising genius of Mr.

Is traceable to two main causes: Hundreds are homeless and damage In, Members of the official party were

Vir-firstly, a smaller turnover of business, taken out to the Clipper in the motor mounting in for the lowlands, and secondly, though not less important, vessel Lila after the speeches of

with welcome, to witness the christening The most serious situation, exists at the unduly severe competition

Va.

the which we have had to cope, leading is roging. The to unremunerative rates for storage, of which factors have con- flooded sections

of both

tributed to a shrinkage in the gross Towards the close of the earnings. year, however, there were noticeable signs of improvement, and it is to be hoped that this favourable feature will develop during the present, year.

Greenwich, where the King opened the National Maritime Museum.

The day was bright and sunny and great crowds hnd gathered along the embankments, on the bridges and wurves and the decks of ships moored alongside. Their cheers mingled with the screams of ships' strens and the rooring of nero- planes overhead..

In declaring the Museum open the King Baid but for the enterprise, enurage and character of British scumen, the British Commonwealth of Nations would never have come Inta existence. The qualities of Drake, Nelson and Franklin were as necessary to-day as ever in the past, and it was well that the

exploits of men such as these should be recalled so that the part which seamen hne played in Britain's history might ever be forgotten.-British Wireless.

NO WIRELESS LICENCES

THREE CASES IN COURT

A fine of $30 was imposed on Lau Yu-fook, residing at No. 141 Electric Itoad, ground floor, before, Mo W. Schofield at the Central Magistracy this morning, when he admitted (1 summons for having a radio without a licence on April 13.

Mr. J. Key, Inspector of Wireless, said he found a loud speaker wired up to the boek roum of the house, giv- ing the set the appearance of having been disconnected. It appeared. lɔ have been deliberate attempt on the part of defendant 10 evade

the ficence fee.

and the statt. of tice. Pan-

American Airways, and the skill and courage of you, Captain La Porte, and your crew. Again I offer you our welcome and our congratulations. and

I trust that the new service will prove to be, not only commercially successful but also yet another, bond of Angio-American goodwill,"

Round-the-World

Cap. La Porte, who next spoke, said: "Ludies and gentlemen, we consider a great honour and a pleasure to come to Hongkong and close this Anal gap that is going

to give us in the future round-the- world transportation. We hope also that it will bind the friends we have here already and secure any new friends we shall make.

"Our trip to-day was uneventful. It completed our flight number 103 from San Franciso across the Pacific to the Orient. We hope to do ns well in the future. Members of the flight crew feel that it is part of an organisation and a system, and that the boys on the ground have con- tributed largely to the major portion of any success which we have at- tolned. 1 thank you very much."

Mr. Bixby's Speech

Mr. H. M. Bixby said:

The Union Jack is not a strange flag to Pan-American pilots. For several years our Company hus hod the privilege of serving out ports of Empire the Bahamas, vast Jamaica, British Honduras, British Gulan, the Windward Islands, and now Hongkong.

your

"It is significant, however, that to-day at this magnificent air-port in

of the plane,

is

Fredericksburg,

where

The ceremony was performed by Rappahannock Miss Judith Smith, daughter of His Potomac has Excellency the Oficer Administering Washington but no serious damage

the antlelpated-United Press. raised

the Government, who

Union Jack to the fore flagstaff of the Clipper amidst cheers from Lite assemblage. The Clipper was drap- ed with the flags of the United States, China and Great Britain.

Champagne was served in hangar after the ceremony,

the

ONTARIO FLOODS

is

London, Ont., Apr. 27. The flood waters here are receding. Damage amounts to over $1,000,000 and

is feared a shortage of milk and, ironically, water, will result. Some 12.000 are preparing to return 20 and 25 cent commemorative to their homes-United Press. siamps for the light. Thousands o these were used on mail delivered to Hongkong addresses this after-

The U. S. Post Office issued special

noon.

Completion of the last remaining link b the round-the-world service means that American airlines row control 42,000 miles of the world's total of 120,000 miles.

Pacific Flight Delayed

MACAO LADY'S

DEATH

Macao

Coming to the balance sheet, gentle- men, I think you will find that this statement has been rendered in the usual form, and It

It seems

only necessary

for me to remark that the transfer of the sum of $465,110.89

sum of $465,110.85 from "Special Reserve for Depreciation of Property" to "Property Account" is the precursor of a scheme of re-arrangement of the Capital of the Company which your Board has under consideration, and in reference to which further informe- tion will be given to shareholders in

Course.

due

tive post.

Macao, Apr. 27. The many friends in Hongkong of

During the year Mr. King resigned Mr. Jose de Senna Fernandes, popu- his position as Secretary of the Com- lar captain of the

Tennis Pany, and Mr. Guterres was appointed San Franelsco, Apr. 27. tean, will regret to learn of the death acting Secretary. The Board has The Pan-American Airways to- of his wife, Maria Paula, who passed since appointed him to the substan day announced the postponement of away in Macao after a short illness, I feel I ought also to say, gentlemen, tice await Clipper's light for the Far East on Thursday, when it was The late Mrs. Fernandes is sur-that although the year's working has intended to inaugurate the

profils, your trans-vived by her husband and two chil-not praved fruitful of Incine passenger service to long dren for whom much sympathy is felt staff has worked loyally and diligent- kong, following the request of the here. A large gathering of friends, and I would not be out of place U.S. Navy which is holding and relatives attended the funeral of If I were to suggest that an apprecia-

пед HawaitUnited the deceased, which took pince this tion of their services be recorded.

afternoon. Our Gion Correspondent,

manoeuvres

Press.

DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF

REVOLUTIONS ALWAYS PAVE THE WAY

With these remarks, gentlemen, formally propose the adoption of the Report and Accounts as presented, and when this has been seconded I shall be pleased to answer any questions which shareholders may wish to ask. Mr. W. J. Carroll seconded, and the

this most beautiful of all harbours 10 THE DOMINATION OF THE SWORD,— arrive from Wenchaw to-night, and/motion was carried.

Rivarol.

| H.M.S. Grimsby is expected to

will remain in the Colony until the middle of June.

OTHER BUSINESS Sir Robert Ho Tung and Mr. Li the Tse-fong were re-elected to Receiving injuries to the Iower Directorate on the motion of Mr. W. part of his body, when he fell on a J. Carroll, seconded by Mr. M. H. bamboo pole in Stanley, a 8-year-old Figuierdo. world

you have witnessed the frst direct you Kwan Leung, of No. 398 Lockhart

connection between the services of Road, third floor, was fined $20 for Pan-American and your great Im- falling to have a licence for his wire-

periat Airways. Soon these Com- Poles will less set on April 13. Mr. Key said

panies Jointly operate across the he could not see any serial, but was North Atlantic and it will be possible told by a member of defendant's for you to fly around the family that the

aerial had been without an interpreter-thai is, stolen, which was possible.

you can understand American, Defendant pleaded that several (Laughter), members of his family had been ill, and he had forgotten to take out a

licence.

2. "Ext may we

take this to express our very sincere thanks for the friendly and A warrant of distress was issued in wholehearted co-operation which the the case of Mrs. Louey Tit-kew, of Colony has extended

cordiully? No. 310 Hennessy Road, first floor, on in similar summons. She pleaded

that the set did not belong to her,

and she could not pay the fine im-

posed.

"IM GLAD I MET YOU MUREL, TO THANK YOU

FOR YOUR ADVĶU

"Not at all, Mrs. Hill. I can't hear to see kiddies poorly and miserable when I know that all they need is a dose of "Cali- fornia Syrup of Figs to relieve their bowels and clear their systems.

"What a load off your mind it must be to see them so full of fun and energy again, and with such a lovely color in their cheeks. Always hungry they?

the beauty of 'California Syrup of Figs, it not only keeps the bowels regular but it tones up the ligestion and creates a healthy appetite.

**California Syrup of Figs' is never harsh, never gripes and never weak- ens, like concentrated purgatives. I always feel there's a risk in taking them, whereas California Syrup of Figs being a natural laxative is absolutely safe.

"I strongly recommend you to get the children into the routine of taking a weekly dose of California Syrup of Figs. It will ward off colds and in- fections and act as a splendid tonic for the system. Speaking from experi- «ence, “California Syrup of Figa" is just as good for adults, especially those who are not too robust."

"California

Syrup of Figs"

“NATURE'S OWN' LAXATIVE

SO

To you, Excellency, to Mr. Wynne- Jones, and the Post Ofce officials, the Director of Air Services and his hard-working, efficient staff--we are deeply grateful. We regret that Sir Andrew Caldecott cannot be here to

welcome the inauguration of this

Receiving injuries caused when a painter's ladder fell on him while he was walking in Elgin Street, a man, Chan Chiu, was taken to the Gov-

·ernment Civil Hospital yesterday.

Suffering from the effects of im- mersion, Leung Fang-ylu, aged 40, was taken to the Government Civli Hospital yesterday. Leung fell into the harbour from the Vehicular Ferry Wharf, Connaught Road.

boat-boy,-Chan-Fuk,-was-taken-to-Messrs.-Linstead-und-Davis-and- the Government Civil Hospital yes-Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Flem- ing were re-elected auditors on the terday.

motion of Mr. A. H. Carroll seconded by Mr. S. A. Lopes.

Ho Hing, aged 13, was taken to the

Present at the meeting were: Kowloon Hospital yesterday with in- juries to the head. Ho was walking Mr. S. M. Churd (Chairman), Messrs. in Chung Sau Won Street when a T. B. Wilson, P. M. Hodgson, N. V. glass jar fell from a verandah and A. Croucher, J. P. Braga and Li Tse-

head.

Tong (Directors), Messrs. W. J. Car- roll, A. H. Carrell, J. Tsau Hung,

Two hours after he was admitted struck him on the h

Hospital suffering from serious injuries re- the student body of the Chun-Shing E. Kew. to the Government Civil

The Members of the Faculty and M. H. Figuierda, S. A. Lopes and A. ceived when he fell from the third Institute of Commerce are inaugura- floor verandah of No. 20 Western Street, a man, Lai Yuen-konn, died Lng another "Educational Tour" to at 10 p.m. yesterday. It is alleged visit the Hongkong Rubber Manufac that a threw himself from the tory to-day (Wednesday), and the Fung Keung Rubber Manufactory on Thursday.

service, which with you, he 50 greatly foster

fostered and encouraged. "Surrounded here by our English verandah to end his life. and Chinese friends, it seems, today that we

words of we can forget the your immortal Kipling-East East, and West is West, Never the twain "shall meet. May we not rather hope that this event will hasten the day when men will accept and he governed by the simple truth ex- pressed by that older and wiser sage, Confucius in the Four Seas all men are brothers," "

Stating that he had fought because

Speaks For China

Mr. Chu Chung-sing. Director General of Posts of the Chinese Government, then spoke as follows:

"As a representative of the Chin- use Postal Administration it gives me much pleasure indeed to be here to- day, because to-day is the first occa- slon of the arrival of the Hongkong.

Cilpper from the United States. At

the same time is the first direct air mail beween China and America via Hongkong, crossing the vast Pacific Ocean. It

represents an his-

toric event which we would not have

thought possible even in this century of progress. It marks a slage in the aviation and a great achievement for the Pan-American Airways, which will Hak the British Empire and America more closely to- gether, and will also be a link of goodwill and the further promotion of International friendship.

"At the time I was in Shanghal Dia large amount of air mail expected for this first fight showed the in- terest of the residents of Shanghai' as well as other capitals. And I hope that this air service to China will produce even closer relationship with the whole world, and that the air service will not only promote com- munication but also contribute to the friendship and goodwill of the whole world.

"It is a matter for regret, if I may say so, that a very big friend of China who was to a great extent res- ponsible for this function, could not bo hero to-day, I refer to Sir Andrew Caldecott. I am sure you will agree with me that we would'

GUEST LIST INCOMPLETE

NOMINAL FINE 'IMPOSED

Three cases of Small-pox with his wife had been alleged to have four deaths, seven cases of Diphtheria many sweethearts, Chan Ng was with two deaths, seven case of bound over in $15 to keep the peace Typhoid with four deaths, four cases for one year when he appeared be of Meningitis with three deaths (one

Dinu House, Duddell Street, was fore Mr. K. Keen at the Centrai Magistracy this morning, charged

ged imported), seven cases of Dysentery summoned before Mr. W. Schofield with four deaths, and 50 deaths from at the Central Mugistracy this morn- with disorderly behaviour by fight-Tuberculosis, were reported to the ing for failing to submit a full list of Ing. Sub-Inspector Armiit said de- local Health authorities last week. guests to the police on March 21. Mrs. fendant was arrested when he was On Monday, two cases of Small-pox Charlton, the manageress, appeared seen fighting with another man in

case each of Typhold, and pleaded guilty. for the proprietors,

tors, Messrs. Rutionjec, Jubilee Street yesterday. The other and one nan was taken into custody also, but Meningitis and Dysentery, were also

reported.' managed to escape on the way to the Police Station.

A fine of $10 was imposed."

J. H. E. Ed- Acting Sub-Inspector wards, prosecuting, said that a Polish Taking advantage of the presence subject was found to be staying in the Star Dinn House on March 20, and no noti- A fine of $20, or a month's hard of many people outside labour in default, was inflicted on kawan went up to a man named Wai police. They had previously always Ferry Wharf yesterday, Chan Wal-Acation of this was received by the Tse Kam, aged 49, unemployed, when Ting-kwal and stole a

purse con- sent in their returns of guests to the he was charged before Mr. W. Scho-taining $8. Wal felt Chan taking the police... deld at the Central Magistracy this purse from his pocket and seized morning with trespassing in the hold of him and took him Bowen Rond Alter beds yesterday, police. Brought before Mr. K. Keen Inspector S. Logan said defendant at the Central Magistracy this morn- NAZI INCREASE EXPECTED was found prowling inside the fence Ing, charged with larceny, Chan was

five months' hard!

Berlin, April 27, leading the house of Mr. J. S. sentenced

overseer of the Public Works, labour. Defendant

About 2,000,000 new members are bad previous Department. Mr. Flegg had lately convictions. The purse was not re-expected to join the National Socialist been losing a lot of property, and covered, as defendant handed it to an Party when the ban on new members had taken action against accused accomplice, who made good his is partially raised on May 1-Reuler because of this.

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