1937-07-12 — Page 7

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

**MONDAY, JULY 12, 1937.

Apology Ends

Ends Simpson Slander Suit

'PAYMENT FOR

DIVORCE' TALE

MR.

IS SCOTCHED

London, June 12.

R. ERNEST ALDRICH SIMPSON, six-foot former husband of the Duchess of Windsor, who divorced him in October, denied three times in the Lord Chief Justice's Court yesterday that he had been paid, or given any considertaion, not to defend his wife's petition.

His deep voice boomed, round the court as he said "Most certainly not" to his counsel, Mr. H. J. Walling- ton, K.C., who put the ques- tion to him.

"Was there any promise to pay?" said Mr. Wallington.

"None whatever," rapped out Mr. Simpson.

answer.

former wife on July 23, 1926, and slic October 27 last.

divorced him at Ipswich Assizes un

"Then Mr. Simpson's troubles be-

gan," said counsel, "because certain

foreign newspapers and perfodients belonging to a class of journalism more intent on sensationalism than accuracy, published certain matters.

"As a result, the circumstances supposed to be relating to this divarce became the subject of irre- sponsible gossip in many countries, and, in particular in this country.

"Or to give you any considera- tion?"

"A rumour went round and "Absolutely not," came back the rapidly spread that Mr. Simpson had With Lord Hewart's murmured been paid a large sum of money as "Be it so," the slander suit brought the price of his silence in the divorce by Mr. Simpson against Mrs. Jean Proceedings. Sutherland, wife of Colonel-Arthur II. C. Butherland. 0.B.E of Con naught-square, W., ended with an unreserved apology and complete

withdrawal.

"This action," said Mr. Wallington, "presenta no unusual features, but the circumstances out of which it arose have been rather unusual, and for that reason has attained

It significance and importance that otherwise it could not possibly have had."

it

He said that Mr. Simpson, mem- ber of the Brm of Messrs. Simpson, Spence and Young, shipping agents and charterera" brokers, murrled his

Mae West And Chaplin Most

Unpopular Cinema Stars

and Charlie Chaplin cut the most un- popular figures among London cinemagoers.

MAE WEST

'GREAT INJURY'

FAME CALLS INJURED BEAUTY—Jessie Simpson, 18, of Hack- ensack, N. J., beauty contest winner, recently lost both lega under n moving train. Life seemed to halt, but she didn't quit. Now she has a contract to pose for a watch company's advertising and five artists, including Hal Phyfe, New York photographer of beautiful Women, assure her of other work,

SHORTAGE OF

BRITISH FILMS

"If, of course, any such charge FEARED could be made

good against any man it is plain that his charneter

would have gone and gone Jove Uncertainty Over

!rlevably,

"It inflicted on Mr Simpson a very great injury, He Juas Ruffered. the bumiliation of having this thing] believed of him without having any power to put an end to R."

Counsel described how Mrs. Sutherland went to Д private Junchcon party IFL December, Seated next to her was Mrs. Muriel

Kerr-Smiley, wife of Major Peter Kerr-Smiley, a former M.P., and Mr. Simpson's alster.

Industry's Future

QUOTA LAW MAY

BE BROKEN

(From A Film Correspondent)

ENGLAND'S WORST MONTH FOR ROAD CASUALTIES

.

RÁDIO BROADCAST

Dance Orchestra from The Hongkong Hotel

Z.E.K. PROGRAMME

12.30-2.10 p.m. European Pro-

gramme.

12.30 pm. Songa by Grace Moore and Denny Dennis.

Grace Moore Our Song. Denny Dennis To Mary, with love,

Grace Moore The whistling boy. Denny Denals—Here's love in your суся

12.42 p.m. Roy Fox and his Or- chestra.

Fox-Trot An old Hewalian Guiter. On the beach at Boll Bali.

Waltz--My first love song.-Would

you?

Fox-Trol-These foolish things.- The touch of your lips.

1 pm. Local: Weather Report.

1.03

Time Signal and

Russian Music, Orchestral(a) Sleep, my baby: (b) Moscow; (c) Ballet from

Kontok Gorbúniok"

Russian Vagabonds, directed by Theodore

Song-Hopak (Mousseresky) Alexandre Koubitzky (Tenor). Orchestral-Cossack Dance

"Mazeppa" (Tschalknowsky)

[rom

Sir Hamilton Harty and the Halle Orchestra. The Volga Boatman.— On the Volga River.

Piano

Duct-Waltz from Suite for Two Pianos, Op. 15 (Arensky) Vronsky and Babin,

Orchestral-Caucasian Sulte, No. 2-Village Seene (Ippolitow, arr. Iwanow) .. George Boulanger

1.30

p.m. buter Press: Local: Weather Forecast, Time and nouncements,

Road casualties for May were the and his Orchestra. highest this year.

The

total number of killed and in May, 1938, injured was 22,963.

was 21,270.

Deaths were 584 in May, this year, A new problem is facing the and 504 in May last year.

Mrs. Sutherland did not know her already problem-ridden British In

April 1937, the deaths were neighbour was his sister. She re-film industry. It is the likeli-462, and the injured 17,014. peated the slander,

hood of a serious dearth of

to Mr. Simpson," said Mr. Walling- ton, "und in any case It is most im- nine

In the

were

The num-

"Mrs. Sutherland is quite unknown British pictures during the next Police Districts, the totals

London and Metropolitan months, and possibly 6,031 killed and Injured In May 1937, probable that, when she was repeat-longer. Such

and 5,523 in May 1930. a shortage willbers of killed were 94 and 88 respec ing the runkar, she even paused to

whether it consider

the present quotatively, was really mean that worthy of credence, and was merely law which the Government Factors which must be taken into doing what many other persons have

to hopes done without any intention of

Increase gradually, consideration when Coronation and the strike of omnibus men occurred malicious character at all, and with cannot possibly be fulfilled.

during May. The whole of the out any intention of doing harm to Mr. Simpson."

Whitsun holidays come in the month, This situation has arisen as an off- whereas last year they were spread Mr. Wallington said Mrs. Suther-shoot of the crisis which began last over two months. land had Intimated that she was January. Pending reorganisation of!

The effects of the omnibus strike satis led there was no trath what the Industry, either from within or by ever in the rumour, and offered the Government, credit for producers pedestrians in

of apologies, 50 that Mr. Simpson wanting to make new films has al-Coronation cannot be accurately de- would not ask for damages but most censed Lo exist. Financiers,termined until the fuller London insurance companies, and banks havearen analysis comes out in about a "But a report of these proceed-generally speaking, been cautious fortnight's time. ings. counsel added gravely, "will about lending any more money till Norma Shearer,. Myrna

be very widely printed not only in the future development of the indus- Greta Gurbo, Ginger Rogers,

this country but also. probably, all try has become more certain. Claudette Colbert, Shirley Temple over the world. If anybody should Jessie Matthews, Kay Francis, hereafter repeat this rumour he will Merle Oberon, Loretta Young have very little excuse for it at all, Jean Arthur and Marlene Dietrich.

and if it should be done Mr. Simpsori The

receiving most men

votes will certainly pursue the slanderer were:

with all the rigour of the law."

This is shown in the voting by 150.723 people who answered the questionnaire issued by Sidney L. Bernstein, picturehouse owner, Here order of popularity, are the first dozen women stars.

James Cagney, Ralph Charlie

Chaplin,

Loy,

only for his casts,

Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Charles Loughton, Robert Taylor,

'SINCERE REGRET' Ronald Colman, William Powell, George Arliss. Franchot Tone.

Sir Patrick Hastings, K.C. for Mrs. Fredrle March, Robert Dunat, Sutherland, said she never hud "the Leslie Howard and Fred Astaire.

slightest intention to injure, any In the list of "most disliked" | mare, I suppose, than the thousands stars the leaders are:

of other women who were talking on Lynn, the same subject at the time. Laurel and Finrdy. The

in women

analysis (though several of them are also high among the favourites) were:

Mae West, Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, the Jate Jean Harlow, Zasu Pitis, Jonn Crawford, Constance Bennett, Shirley Sicely Temple. Gracle Fields, Courtneldge and Bette Davis.

this

FATHER TIES 7 YEAR-OLD SON TO BED

A FATHER who tied his 7-

year-old son to a cot was sen- tenced to four months' hard labour nt.Tower Bridge recently. His wife was remanded in custody for a week, the magistrate (Mr. Powell) observing he thought stie was more sinned against than sin- ning.

The

Д

cot.

He

RESORT TO "QUICKIES"

and

In

of the enormous

50 for

crowds London for the

Music.

for

An-

Variety anti

Dance

1.40 pJn. Vocal -Star Gazing. Conversation

Elsie Carlisle. two Fox-Trats-Alone. Eeny meeny miney mo... Joe Venuti and his Orchestra.

Instrument-Tony... Olly Ouk- ley (Banjo).

Plano Solo-Mixed Melodies... Len Green,

Vocal-Blazin' the trail. It's no

Len Bermon, Cinema Organ-Six Great Melo-

Harold Ramsay. dies--No.

2.15 p.m. Cluse down.

2

5-0 p.m. European Programme. 8-11 p.m. Chinese Programme.

Music 5 p.m. Relay of Dance from the Roof-Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel.

Programme

5-5.15 p.m. 1, I'll never say Never again; 2. She's a Latin from Man- hatten; 3. Blue; 4. You're the Top,

dance music from 5.15-5.20 p.m. Interval of record-

5.20-5.35

5. A Bl

Serenade;

P.m. 6. Sweet Georgia Brown; 7. In the Dungeon; 8. Who's sorry now?

5.35-5.40 p.m. Interval of record- the London anded dance music from ZB1Y. BS Metropolitan police districts' Agures 5.40-5.55 p.m. 9. My Gal Sal; are significant it would seem that the 10, Who; 11. Moon glow; 12. Swingin' special traffic conditions made little the Jinx away. difference. The denths were in- by 8, and the injured by

TOLL OF CYCLISTS

is

21

The effect of this check will mean creased

5.55-6 p.m. Interval of record- that soon it will be impossible for 200.

ed dance music from ZBW.

6-6.15

Underneath exhibitors to hire the necessary 20

p.m. 13. per cent. footage of British pictures

Western sky; 14. Love me for ever; for show in their cinemas. Such a'

15. Naughty Marietta; 14. Pity me. One remarkuble thing which situation might have en injuriously emerges from an

6.15-6.20 p.m. Interval of record- weakening effect on the start of any Ministry of Transport's return

analysis of

theed dance music from ZBW. new legislation or reorganisation.

6.20-6.30 p.m. 17. So do I; 18. that among people over 15 years of Bugle Cali Rag: 10. Japanese Sand- If exhibitors are unable to hire pre-, pedal cyclists have been killed man; 20. High Society, cntable British films they will either and injured in greater numbers than have to break the law by falling shot 3,772 pedestrians were killed or in-

pedestrians. In May of this of the quota or subsidise their pro-

in Great Britain, and jured grammes with such "quickies" as are available. "Quickies" are those films.

year

5,714

8.30 p.m. Light Orchestral Music. "Out of the Bottle" Selection (Eills).

New Mayfair Orchestra. Dicky Bird Hop (Gourley)

statement that there never was any made, mainly by foreign-owned com-ent Cyclists. For the Ave months New Mayfair Novelty Orchestra.

"She accepts absolutely and wholeheartedly Mr. Simpson's

foundation for it. I am only too glad to express her sincere regret for any share she took in it.

once WHE

May 31, 18,205 pedestrians of punies producing films in this country, over 15 years of age were killed or at a minimum of time and expense injured, and 20,302 pedal cyclists. for quota purposes. The presentation Of these, 107 pedal

of too many "quickies" and the dearth killed.

of more ambitious, bona-fide British

killed

cyclists were

"Tell Her the Truth" Selection' (Tunbridge)... New Mayfair Or- chestra.

The Clock is playing (Blauw) New Mayfair Novelty Orchestra.

Petite Suite de Concert (Coleridge- Orchestra. Taylor).

London Symphony

p.m. Children's Records.

"I can only hope that, having had the opportunity to make the matter Alms would go far to destroying such Metropolitan police districts, 1,348 In May, in the City of London ond perfectly plain, this statement will prestige as has been gained by our pedestrians over 15 years old were do something tú remove any damage, studios in the last two years. which may have been done to his

or injured and 1,042 pedal Vocal-Alice in Wonderland-us reputation."

The summer months are the most cyclists. In both areas the numbers the volce of the lobster, Beautiful Important for the British trade, of pedal cyclists killed were smaller Soup, Queen of hearts, They told me Mr. Simpson, who wore morning Lacking the climatic advantages of than the numbers of pedestrians you had been to her

..Frank clothes, his black hair smartly brush-Hollywood, full use must be made of killed.

Luther. ed back, marched out of the court the longer and better lighting con- Considering the small numbers of

Vocal-New Nursery Tunes for old like the Coldstream Guardsman heditions for shooting outside scenes, if motor cycles relative to pedal cycles Nursery Rhymes (Max Saunders,

only for economic reasons. If the present state of indecision continues

Jon the roads to-day, the number of arr. Kester).

7.10 p.m. Turner Layton (Tenor) Outside, when a London reporter ll the ent of the summer the best motor cycle riders killed and injured congratulated him on his vindlention, months of the year will virtually be is high. In Great Britain, in May, and Sam Browne (Baritone).

Turner Layton-Heart of gold. 110 wasted. Stocks available for exhibi- motor cyclists were killed and

Sam Browne-I'm sittin' high on n tors will be lower during next winter 22 pillion passengers, against

hill top. My shadow's where my and spring thun they duve been for drivers of mechanically propelled sweetheart used to be.

vehicles other than motor cycles.

Motor cyclists are also numerous smiles. I feel like a feather in the Turner Layton-When my Mammy among the seriously injured,

693 breeze. coming in this group, ngainst 337 drivers of other vehicles.

his lips parted in a charming smile,

"Thank you very much," he said, "I am so glad it is all over. I hope you will give it publicity."

the last four years.

Fuel And Power Resources

U.S.S.R.

Of The

Moscow.

per tent.

wood amount to 20 milliard cubic

Jri

|sear

CLOSER CONTROL ·

20

Sum Browne-Lost, 7.30

Stock p.m. Closing local Quotations and Hong Kong Exchange Market Report.

7.35 p.m. Varlety. Orchestra-Taking a stroll around the Park, Turning the Town upside Louis Levy and his

Vocal-I'm an old cow-hand from

Mountaineers.

The Ministry of Transport Return The couple, Henry Weems (20)

gives detalls of the casualties by and Ada Weems (27), of Oakley

police districts. Street, Lambeth, were summoned

Warwickshire 10 were killed down millard cubic metres, equivalent to and 300 Injured on the roads in May. Gaumont British Symphony. for neglecting three children, Hilda (8), Willam (7), and Alfred (234). The fuel and power resources 380,000,000 tons of oil.

During the five months, ended May Piano Medley-No. ft. 13 man was also summoned for of the U.S.S.R., as a result of at 05 milliard tons. The share of the

Peat: Total reserves are estimated 31, there were 31 killed and 950 in- / Charlie Kunz. assaulting William by tying him to many years of investigation and U.S.S.R. in the world's past resources jured in this county police district. the Elo Grande, Peter's Pop keeps

In the City of London 40 people P. C. Munday said he heard a

prospecting work, are at present equals 40 total reserves of fire-were killed or injured in May this lollipop shop... The locky

Wood: child screaming at the house, estimated as follows:

against 40 last. One person Howation-Howallan Stark are knocked, and as he could get no

Coal: estimated at 222 milliard tons metres while the total quantity of was killed this year and one last gleaming, Ohi Rosalita....Linn Mit- reply, forced open the door.

in 1913, the known geological reserves grown wood in the US.S.R. iar

year. Four pedestrians were peri- He found William lying in a cot of coal are now figured at 1,240 estimated at 35 milliard cubic metres. ously injured and one pedal cyclist. ford and his Hawaiian players.

7.57 p.m. Local: Weather Report, with his feet fled by the ankles to the milliard tons, le. a five-fold increase. In the size of its forest (705,000,000 The remainder of the casualties are Announcements and Time. footrail, his hands tied above his In the quantity of its coal resources hectares) the U.S.S.N. holds the first made up by those who received head to the headrall and

8 p.m. A Relay from the Ko ¡minor injuries. a rope the U.S.S.It holds second place in place in the world.

Shing Theatre (Chinese). round his walet tying him down to the world.

"White Cool": The average annual; These statistics will lend further

11 pm. Close down. the cot.

Oil: Oll reserves prospected up-to-capacity of the power resources of support

to those who wish to see 8-11 pm. European Programme Both defendants denied neglect. date exceed 3.2 milliard tons. The the rivere of the USSR may be closer control exercised over pedal from ZEK on a Frequency of 040 Mrs. Weems aald she was out of U.S.S.. holds first place in the world estimated at over 280,000,000 kilo-yclists. Various proposals which Klocycles. work, from 7 am to 10.30 pm., and | for oil reserves.

watts, while the minimum capacity is have this main object in view are 8 p.m. London-Dig Ben. expected her husband to look after Combustible Gases: Reserves are somewhat above 68,000,000 kilowatts now being coraldered by the Traffic Braneby Williams, the famous char- the children.

figured at approximately 1,000-Tan Mail,

Advisory Council.

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