1937-08-02 — Page 7

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY,

N.U.R.'s EMPHATIC

'United Front' Rejected By 60 to 20

BY

London, July 9.

Y 60 votes to 20 the annual conference of the National Union of Railwaymen at Plymouth yesterday rejected a resolution advocating a United Front.

The resolution read: "That this conference instructs the N.U.R. delegates to the T.U.C. and the Labour Party conference to support and vote for a United Front of all working class organisations."

The discussion lasted more than

two hours.

Mr. F. Donlon (Manchester) pro- posing the resolution, and it did not emanate from Moscow. It had come from

the Manchester branch. All working-class organisations should get together mid work hurmentously nationally just as they were work- int harmoniously in the municipal-

les

M

M. Malles (Gateshead), op- posing, said: "These people want to get into the movement by the back door and the result will bis pretty much like that of the cuckoo in the sparrow's nest. The main object is to destroy the Labour and Socialist

movement.

Mr. J. Ferguson (Kidderminster). sald he was tired of those outside the Labour Party spending their time in "niggling criticism" of the leaders of

Labour movement. Mr. W. T. Proctor (Pontypool) urged that there should be Workers' Party, and not three

over one another und

the

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Democracy Should

Look Ahead

"NO" HUSBAND'S

Japanese runners now in training for the 1946 Olympic Games wear divided shoes made after the fashion of Japanese sandals, As there is a

THE appointment of an Econo-binding between the that and second mic General Staff to plan for tue the feet get freer movement and the future was urged by Sirthe runner a better foothold. William Beveridge, Director of the London School of Economics, at the conference at Ashridge College, Herts, on "The Chal- lenge to Democracy."

At the resumed conference, Sir Arthur Salter, M.P.. said he agreed in principle with the idea.

Democracles were acting under either of the pressure

immediate necessity T of same

four disruption by scrambling interests.

creating for members.

bands

away

3. Merchbank, the General Secretary,

ary, naked what would be in- cluded in the term "working-clas

ne" Did organisations.".

it mean the of workers who had broken from the big trade unions? LESSON FROM FRANCE ife reminded them that the Coin- munist party was responsible breaking up the French trade union movement and the French Popular Front Government,

for

"What did you find in France?" be asked. "The Communists refused to take any part in the government of the country because they wanted to be free to attack it.

Some Jews at the old Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. where numerous orthodox Jews are going alnce the proposal about the sharing of Pales- tine has been made known. Their prayers appent against any partition" of the land.

"You cannot run a Government by having a section which pretends that it is a part of you to help you six at the same time is there to stab yuu in the back.

"Members of the Communist Party cannot truthfully deny that rebellion and civil war are the means they intend to apply," Mr. Marchbank added. "Industrial disputes accord- ing to their plans would be an armed Insurrection conducted under ditions of war."

con-

The conference endorsed a resolu- tion by the Executive Counel "re- gistering its most emphalle protest against the harsh sentences listed on the Harworth minets in the cent trials."

OLYMPIAD IN HEAVEN

"

Kingston (New York),

July. 12.

FATHER DIVINE'S "Olyn:pic

Games"-advertised as the most amazing Olympiad of modern times-to-day developed a gigantic prayer meeting with few signs of athletic activity.

into

-Negro brethren and sisters packed the huge auditorium here, singing, playing

And testifying to the "miracles"

wrought by the Bile coloured evangelist who says he is God.

Evidently the actual purpose of the big gathering was

to weld together those various factions in Divine's "Heaven" which have appeared aineo the rebellion of Faithful ("Te ain't God") Mary. Trumpets blared wherever Father Divine appeared in his luxurious limousine,

OXYGEN IN PLANES

AIR MINISTRY ACTION

organisedHE Air Ministry is to make a Before action was taken regulation compelling the use the primary and secondary

cause of quences of what was being done carrying planes which By above oxygen in all passenger- should be considered,

15,000 feet.

"Few aeroplanes will be affected by the regulation," an official of the Society of British Aircraft Constructors said re-

When travelling in China he once, visited a famour beauty spot where)

great rock overlooking the river had an attraction for would-be sui- cides. At the font of the hill the Government put up the mutice:

"Stop. Before you go further, recently.

If you do not do it to-day, you can still do it to-morrow. you do it to-day you cannot do it to-morrow."'

flect.

would put that in front of dif- ferent Departments rushing into any action and before to-morrow refer it to the Exonomie General Staff," sid Sir Arthur,

"In this country there is no need to fly at such an altitude.

OVER THE ALPS

"It is only necessary to fly at 15.- 400 feet to cross the Alps.

"The oxygen apparatus should not provide any special dilleulty.

"Ai

present soone people Are known to need it for not everyone who flies has passed the same strin- gent medical lest as a qualified air- man."

Captain G. P. Olley cominented: "It does not appear to affect British lines. Our machines seldom fly higher thius 9,000 feet, and the re- gulation is just a precnution to en- sure that in the event of high- altitude commercial flying occupants of the plane will be cam- fortable."

the

GOVERNMENT FLURRY Referring to Democracy and Die- tatorship, he said the difference was thin Democracy revealed its sores, Dictatorship whitened its sepulchre. He said he would hesitate to agree with the suggestion that Dictatorship would

inevitably lose in the long run in the next war. He could only accept that suggestion war did not come in the next 40 years.

Sir William Beveridge sald at the Saturday

session that Government in Other experts stated that it was a demeracy like Britain is very desirable precautionary regulation. largely in a

Hurry.

"One never knows how Elgh aero- When helping to prepare an in-planes wit be flying on commercint ¡surance scheme for the Government routes within in 1909 he spent three months, in a

year or two," said "Sub-stratosphere flying with- "delightful academie atmosphere at out oxygen would the Board of Trade."

be sheer fully."

a

DITI

who and

The moment they left the aimo- sphere of the department for that of snatched decisions by people the Cabinet they got into an at- mosphere that seenust to be one of harrted minds to give to their pro-

had nothing more than tired pandemonium.

of burstily blems

LAUGHTON TO STAR IN

NEW BRITISH FILMS

TOHN MAXWELL'S company, the Associated British Pictures Corporation, has acquired a substantial financial interest in Maylower Pictures, the concern of which Charles Laughton and Erich Pommer are directors,

This means that the Laughton films will be produced at Elstree,

Mr. Laughton himself will be In all three.

ACTOR-PRODUCER

Mr. Laughton said that his Holly-

He

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| wood commitments come to an end The screen version of Somerset with the death of Irving Tholberg. Maugham's The Vessels of Wrath s

too interested now ww much Ginger Ted, the beachcomber.

a producer as well as an aetor to want to leave England.

The Vessel of Wrath (for which Hot Heaven has been considered as an alternative title) is to be directed by Bartlett Cormack, the Hollywood script writer.

noted

St. Martin's Lane (by Clemence Dane) as a London theatre queue busker; and

Daphne Du Maurice's Jamaica Inn In a grimmer character.

"EASTERN

IDEAS"

REVELATIONS IN

COURT

AUGUST 2, 1937.

RADIO BROADCAST

Relay of the Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra

CHILDREN'S RECORDS

Radio Programme Broadcast by Z.B.W. on wavelengths of 355 metres

REVELATIONS of the mar (845 ka's) 31.49 metres (9.52 m.e's). * New Light Symphony

FLICT.

ried life of A English- woman and her Armenian hus-l 12.30 band (son of a Eurasian) who/Orchestra.

had ideas on marriage "some- Children's Overture-Quiiter; what Eastern in character" { Sporish Dance No. 2-Granudos; were made by Sir Boyd Merri- The Waltzing Doll-Poldint. man in the Divorce Court re- 12.30 Songs by Beniamino Gigil, cently.

Text.

Tu Sei La Vita Mia (You are my Life.)-Becca; Motto "L

Venezia (Night in Venice,)-Camalt!, Curet; Addio Del Sogno (Come Back to ine)-Murolo, de Curtis.

1.00 Time and Weather 1.03 Variety.

His lordship was giving judgment OF the petitions of Mrs. Anita Foreticia Lucan, of Elm Close, Hen- dion, and her husband, Mr. Llonel Jolin Luena, a District Magistrate in India, now staying et Esher Surrey.

Atr።. . Luens asked for a judlesl separation on the round of cruelty, The King Steps Out-Kreisler, and her husband sought

divorce,

Part 1: Learn how to Lose; Stars In charging her with adultery with Me.my Eyes: What shall remain; Part Edward Clark Daniels, of Park View 3: Soldiers March; Learn how to Gardens, Hendon

Lose: Mudly In Love; Stars in my Eyes; Don't Save Your Smiles.... Primo Seala's Accordeon Band: She Come from Alsace Lorraine, Primo Senta's Accordeon Band: Roll Along Covered Wagon Duet-

All the allegations were denied, ond the President decided the case in favour of Mrs. Lucus. He found there had been no misconduct with Mr. Daniels and granted her a judical separation; Mr. Laicas'a nell- tion was dismissed, and the co- respondent was dismissed from the suit, with costs.

VIOLENT ''EMPER

Reviewing the history of the case Sir Hoyd Merriman said that Mr. Luens was a member of the Indian Civil Service and was said to be an Armenian. the son of a Eurasian father.

He thought the wife was justitied In saying that her husband's Ideas on the subject of marringe, and his attitude towards her, were somewhat Eastern in character.

and Barker; Don't Forget Walsh and Darker; Just Once for All

Time

Irene Elsinger-soprano; Live, Laugh and Love....Marck

Weber & His Orchestra.

1,30 Reuter and Rugby Press; Weather and Announcements.

1.40

Muste. Dance Foxtrot You....

Roy Fox & His Orch: Foxtrot-A Pretty Girl is Like a

.Roy Fox & His Orch; Melody. Foxtrol-i Won't Dance. Ambrose & His Orcle: Foxtrot-Lovely to Look at.... Ambrose & & His Orch: Waltz......... Follow Your Heart. Ted Fin Rito & His Orch; Foxtrol-Matmolins in the Moonlight. Let's Call a Heart

George Elliott Q His Sweet they

went to India and b 1930 the Music wife came to England for her con- Tropical Night....George

rge Elliott

& Anement. She went out to India His Sweet Music Makers; Foxtrot again and, at her husband's request, --Another Perfect Night is Endin her mother accompanied her to look....Jack Shikret & His Orch; Fox- after her and the child.

trot-Copper Coloured Sal....Cab The judge referred to an occa-Calloway & His Orch; Foxtrot-One sion when Mr. Lucas "lost his Two Button Your Shoe....Jimmy Lemper completely and Bung play- Dorsey & His Orch. ing cards at the two women and followed this up by chasing his wife round Qir bungalow. threatening her and polnilng a re- volver at her.”

Some time after their marriage, Heathkers: Foxtrot-On a Typical

MET OVER A DOG

The mother eventually returned to England and matters went better be tween the husband and wife. In March, 1932, they came to Englond en leave.

In December,

1932. Mr. Lucas returned to India and his wife did not accompany him.

the го-

2.15 Close Down,

A-11 Chinese Programme. 5.00 Relay of the Hongkong Hotel Danet Orebestra from the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel.

1. The Only Time You're out of A Blues Serenade; 3. Luck; 2. Basin Street Blues; 4. Mad House. 5.15-3.20 Interval of recorded music from Z.B.W.

5.20 5.

I'm Fool for Loving You; 6. A Pretty Girl is like a Melody; 7. Indiana; 0. Wild Oat Joe.

5.35-5.40 Interval of recorded music from Z.B.W.

recorded

14.

After he had Jeft, respondent came repeatedly Into her 5,40-5, 55 0. Blue; 10. Don't Let and it appeared that Mr. and Your Love Go Wront: 11. 11's Np Mrs. Lucas had made his acquaint-Fun: 12. For You. ance over the rescue of a dog which

3.55-0.00 Interval hitel

ruin over. His lordship

music from Z.B.W. was satisfied that

13. 6.00

Southern Roses; February and April the co-Rosalle; 15. Dream Love; 16. Pasing. 0.15-0.20 Interval of recorded 10 mich an extent that, upon his own music from Z.B.W. confession, he was "madly in love" with the wife. Things came to the int that she told him to keep away, and he

bert betweek's feelings had developed

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thought," said Sir Doyd, "The co-respondent was a very decent sort of fellow."

6.2017 I Can't Belleve that You're in Love; 18. Crazy Peet; 19. Serenade in the Night; 20. A Fine Romance,

6.30 Children's Records.

Nursery Rhymes. Jay Wilbur & His Band; The Adventures of Care- Dealing with an alleged confessionless Carrie & Wilful William; The of adultery by the wife to her hus-Boojains Party; Topsy Turvy Town. band, the president unid: "And as With Uncle Charlie and Company; a fact that this alleged confession is Playways....Vivien Lambelet. a sheer Agment of the husband's imagination,"

CHRISTMAS CRISIS Subsequently the wife went back to India and Mr. and Mrs. Lucas stayed with the husband's family at Calcutta, She said that while there she was treated like a dog and was not allowed in have her meals with the family.

scene

at

Peter Dawson

The Bordor Dallad....Cowen: Glory of the Sea..........Sanderson; The Admiral's Broom....Bevun.

6.55 Gilbert & Sullivan Excerpis, Patience,

Sad is That Woman's Lot; Turn, Oh Turn in this Direction Chorus of Girls; & Magnet Hung in a Hardware Shop: Love is a Plaintive Song: So Go to him: It's Clear that Medieval There was a violent

Art: If Saphir I chose to Marry; Christmas in which the wife lost her When I to Out of Door; I'm a Water- temper. 39 Well she might. Mr. Joo House Young Man; Finale, Lucas's father struck her, one of the 7.20 Orchestral Music. sisters assaulted her with a chair, and the husband fell down in a faint.

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It was very disgraceful and painful scene and she could not be under any misapprehension as to the sort of life she was likely to lead with her husband if she stayed with him for the future,

The plane is being, lifted

FOR NORTH ATLANTIO SERVICE-Germany's most modern plans for ocean transport travel, the Nordwind, prepared at Swiriemunde, for the North Atlantic service. aboard the Friesonland, so-called "swimming lafe," which will be stationed out in the Atlanile as a sea-going piano terminal, Four nations. pish over-sea service' ioon,

Caprice m

ke Viennols (Kreisler) San Francisco Symphony Orch. Conductor Alfred Hfertz; Carpella Ballet (De- libes) Dance of the Automatons and Waltz....San Francisco Symphony Orch. Conductor Alfred Hertz.

7.30 Stock Quotations and Hong- kong Exchange Market.

7.35 Dance Music.

Foxtral--Thru' The Courtesy of Love.. George Ellott & His Sweet Music Makers; 'Foxtrot-What Hove You Done to My Heart....George Elliott & is Sweet Musle Makers; Waitz-When You're In Love with Someone....Victor Silvester & His Ballroom

Foxtrot Let's Sing Again

Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra; Foxtrot Swing is in the Air-Jack Hylton & His Orch; Foxtrot-Red White & BlueJack Hylton & His Orch; Fox- trot-Picase Belleve Me....Roy Fox Orchestra: Foxtrot-Saddle Your Blues to a Wild Mustang.... Roy Fox & His Orch.

8.00 Time, Weather And All- nouncements.

0-11 p.m. Chinese Programine,

11 p.n. Close Down,

8-11 p.m.

European Programme

from Z.EK, On A Frequency of 640 Kllocycles.

8.03 Songs and Violin.

Chauson Indoue....Amelita Galli- Curel. Suprano; Bolero Les Filles de Cadiz..Amelita Galli-Curel; Folies d'Espagne....Violl

solu George (Prison Song)

Enesco: Cl-Curel:

Amelita

Serenain,

Amelita Galll-Curei; Scene de la Czarda....V

Violin solo Josepli Szlgell,

8.30 Relay from London. Engilsh Country Dance Airs. The BBC. Midland Orchestra. Leader Alfred Cave.

Conducted by Eric Warr.

Old Heddon of Sawaley: Four Hand Reel to the tune of The Dusty Miller; Newcastle; Heartsense; The Pleasures (Continued on Page 5.)

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