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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY,

JANUARY

12,

1938.

GOVERNOR Photographic

INSPECTS H.K.N.V.F.

His Excellency the Governor, Slr Geoffry Northcote, held his Art Ins pection of the Hongkong Naval Volunteer Force yesterday evening, visiting H.M.S. Cornflower at 5.15 p.m. accompanied by his A. D. C. Capl. Batty Smith, and bla naval A.D.C., Lieut.-Cmdr. R. R. Helbert.

and Commnodure E. B. C. Dicken Cmdr. J. Petrie, Officer Commanding board the II.K.N.V.F.. were on H.M.S. Cornflower and His Excellency was received by an armed guard of Chinese seamen,

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After Inspecting these, and parade of officers and cadets, the Governor went round the ship to complete his inspection.

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Clubs To Hold

Exhibition

the

Amateur photographers in Colony will have unother opportunity of exhibiting their work on February 24, 25 and 26 next, when the annual joint exhibition of the Sailors' and Soldiers Camera Club and St. Jolin's Cathedral Photographle Club will be held in St. John's Cathedral Hall,

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This exhibition hus of recent years been organised by the Sailors' and Soldiera Camera Club, but the two Clubs are combining this year and a lurker entry than usual is anticipat- cu

"The exhlution will include the following classes and sections:

(Open to 1-Open Class amateurs).

Pletoriat Prints. Section "A" Entries to this section will be judged

DIL 1er equally

pletoria nd technical merit. They may include all classes of work, such, us land- Benscapes. architectural, por- traiture, still life, night scenes, table top photography, ele, each of which (Continued from Page 7.)

will be given equal consideration in making the awards. The board of 'So Rart'; 'Stardust on the Moon': That old feeling....Charlie Kunz; judges will look for sound pictorial Vocal-Ever So Quiet; At the Battle composition, good technical quality "The of Waterlon,... Robbie Comber, with and careful and tasteful

Section "B" Story T mating.

exhibit Orchestral Accompaniment; Foxtrot -ilorsey, Horsey: Novelty Wal-object of this section is to Maybelle, Maybelle. Billy Cot-Prints which clearly depict an

cident or tell a story in any mood. The main consideration will be the 9.00 Studio Sixth of a Series of choice of subject and the ability of in the print easily to convey the story Amateur Experts "Golf"-by

to the observer, composition and Enthusiast.

secondary technical quality being Programme. considerations In this Section.

Members' Class (Open to mem- bers of the two Cluba).

Section

ton & His Band.

0.15 New cont.

Variety

Orchestral --The

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FCM Pietarinl Prints.

(Similar to Open Class, Section

Histion "D". Night Photography.

TOKYO DECISION SECRET

War Declaration May Be Made

Tokyo, Jan. 11. The conference at the Palace bo- before the Emperor met ni 2 p.m. it is understood it was confined to yesterday's decision between the Im- perint Headquarters and the Cabinet. Deep secrecy is being maintained and on announcement on the decl- slons will not be forthcoming for several days—Neuter.

OPINIONS VARY

Tokyo, Jun. 11. A quick end to hostilities, elther through intensifted warture or a face-saving peace was the objective of the Conference. Some oficials, including those of the Foreign Oftler, predlet that the results will be with- held for several days. There is wide speculation at the historie session in the Emperor's presence.

Private opinions vary with their circles stated that forcelui

against Canton sources.

necessary in order to halt the munitions going to China and reiterate previous arguments favour- of war. in a formal declaration Diplomats are more reserved, stating that a declaration of war is unneces

sary

regime.

ter-

Reliable quarters hint that Japan

to proposition may make

Kaln Chiang Kai-shek's withdrawal thereafter negotiate with the Peping

Opinion favourit

4 quick misation of hostilities gained mar- kedly after the British and American meldents which it is believed have affected the plans regarding Canton, which is most delicate, owing to dan- ger of friction with Britain.

2017

Veleta; Lily Laguna, Waiting at the Church, Barn Dances.... Billy Merrin and Commanders; Orchestral-The Best of Friends: I'm a Little Prairie Photographs of any subject taken Flower....lilly Cotton ani His wholly or partly by artificial light. Bol (With Vocal Chorus); Vocal- Entries are limited to ten prints in It's Party Time Again....George Van each class, and the entry fee to the

The greatest handicap to an early Dizen

open class is 50 cents each print, conclusion of hostilities at present 9.30 Lonton Relay-The News. with a minimum fee of $1.

is China's access to munitions. 9.50 Brains--Concerto in D Prizes to the value of approximate-Those advocating declaration of war Major, Op 77--Kreisler, violin, and ly $500 are to be awarded, and these argue that this would enable the London Philburtnonic Orchestra.

include silver plaques of a most at- effective blockade, severing imports, 10.27 Brahms Songs.

tractive design, which have been and also open a way for intercession Ever Softer Grows my Slumber: specially designed for the exhibition, by a third party for peace. Lullaby....

.Elisabelly Schumann-There are also prizes of cash and Soprano: (a) Elu Sonnell; (b) Sonn- photographie goods and apparatus, tast

.... Alexander. Kipnis-Bass; | diplomas, ete,, details of which whi Gerald Moore-Pianoforte.

be announced at a later date. 10.37 Miltary and Selection. The last date for receiving entries "Semiramide"Overture (Rossini) is February 19, and entry forms may „Creature's Band; Woodland Ple-be obtained from many of the local tures-Rural Suite (PE.. Fletcher) photographie dealers or on

applica B.B.C. Wireless Military Ron to one of the following-Mr. F. ...The Band: Royal Cavalcade (Ketelbey); W. Clark, Hon. Sec., c/o S. C. E. Coronation Bells--March (Patridge) | Dept. Royal Naval Yard; the Secret- The Band of 11.M. Coldstream, Sactors and Soldiers Home, 22, Henny Rond; the Secretary, St. John's Cathedral, Garden Road.

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In is understood that the German intermediaries have been informed that the Japanese peace proposals are unacceptable to Chiang Kai-shek, but some maintain that there is stili a possibility of successful negotia- tong-Untred Presa.

FINANCE MINISTER'S HOPES Tokyo, Jun. 11. Before attending the Conference, the Finance Minister. Mr. Kaya, tuld a Cabinet meeting of his confidence of being able to finance protracted hostilities against China successfully, He referred to the satisfactory diges- tion of a large amount of the bands issued in connection with the China incident, the successful muintrance of the yen exchange rate at Is. 2d. and repeated Increased taxation pro- grammes, which did not affect ty country's finances. This. he said, demonstrated the stability of Japan's Anancial resources which were re- inforced by a growing national unity and solidarity.

The

Finance Minister said thought the collapse of the Chiang Kai-shek regime was imminent, ari that the new regime established_at Pelping would gain in strength and He stated that the Aubility daily, Japanese Government and people were in close co-operation and cer

inly able to conduct Jong termi hosilties, especially with the pro- gress of economie rehabilitation" North China and the establishment of an economic bloc in East Asia.

told his colleagues of Mr. Kuya the war time financial policies necur- sary to carry on a long term of hos- lities. These include, readjustment of capital funds, digestion of Go- crnment bonds, and increase of tax- Ful which has been carried tion, since August 15.-Renicт.

IF THE EARTII WERE FLAT

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If the earth were flat, a glass telescope reflector would permit amun in San Francisco to rend sign in New York as clearly as the New Yorker reads it fruin across the street, saya Industrial and Engineer- ing Chemistry.

POLICE FORCED TO SIGN PLEDGE

Madras, India. All policemen whose habit it hus been to "have one" occasionally have been forced to algn the pledge in the Salem District of Madras Presidency new prohibition bill is having wide- where the Arst enthusiasm for spread alleet.

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Where Japanese marines attempted a landing In the West River, Four British ships had narrow escapes whilst the bombardment from Bocca Tigris forts took place.

EXTORTION ALLEGED

Story Of Aviator Out Of A Job

A Chinese aviator who at one time had been with the 19th Route Army, appeared as complainant before Mr. K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday when an un- employed Chinese, Fang Luk-wu, 28, was charged with demanding money with menaces.

Refugee Train In Canton

Journey Marked By Air Raid

Canton, Jan. 11,

The colourfully beflagged re- fugee train, which was delayed 18 hours owing to morning and afternoon raids, steamed Into Canton at 5 p.m

JIK

Jones, Chang

The Journey was billerly cold and comparatively eventless according to The

avintor, Tam Kuk-ping, 34, the passengers, comprising chiefly Customs Chinese employees and their alleged that Pang had offered him a

familles. There were alco seven fictitious job in the Canton Revenue American sailors with two officers. Department on the payment

the Italian Consul. Signor Stefcnelll, $9,000, and then had threatened the British Vice-Consul in Hankow abduct him and have him killed if the

and a handful of other foreigners, in- he did not pay $2,500.

Another man, Tsang Woh, aged cluding Captain W. E. S. to Marshal 30, also charged with Panif, was former advis

Hsuch-Bang. stated to be ill and unable to attend

Tired but cheerful, Captain Jones, court. His case was adjourned for

trip was quiet until 4 week. Tsang also faces a charge declared the

the train crossed the Kwangtung of fraudulent conver

conversion, Mr. C. A. S. Russ appeared for the border when six Japanese seaplanes defence, yesterday, while Sub-In- on two ocensions swooped low and surveyed the train, but did not drop spector H. E. Rogers prosecuted.

Sub-Insp. Rogers said that Tam bombs. However, a few moments later the detonations of several had recelveti flying certificate in Canada, and came to China in 1933, bombs were heard about a mile be-

hind. lie joined the 19th. Route Army in

The station

ahtead immediately and later secured a post in Fukien,

was machine-gunned but all was the Kwangsi Air Force.

leaving this post, he went to quiet when the train drew alongside

time

last July to look the platform. Several trucks which

has been severely bombed Through friend he met picked up by the train and lowed for work

work. defendant, who said he was in the Political Department.

some

to get him as

Canton.

were

It transpired that the planes drop-

Defendant offered him ped bombs at Yuantuan behind the I

position and

refugee train, disrupting telephone communications with Canton,

a post as Revenue Officer for five districts on the payment of $9,000. Гату agreed, but refused to pay until he received a letter confirming the appointment. The letter never came, but defendant kept pressing Kowloon has not yet received for payment.

Several foreigners who met the train had been in a state of suspense all day, visiting and revisiting Wong- sha station--Reuter,

advice when the train wift

Tam came to Hongkong in Sep-There. tember, and defendant came down In the same train. Tam was forced to pay for defendant's upkeep as he was in struitened circumstances,

BECAME SUSPICIOUS

arrive

RAIDS; IN SOUTH

Canton, Jan. 11.

WHE

: An hour after the refugee-train

arrived from Hankow, Canton plunged in darkness, heralding the The day after their arrival, de-third alr rald lo-day. Japanese visit the fendant asked for $1,000 sayhu; be planes, however, did not would return to Cantún and get the city and the all clear was sounded confrmation sent down. By now at p.m. complainant was so suspicious that

Chinese sources state that

three

he refused to have anything more planes dropped 20 bombs in the lo do with the taan.

vicinity of Shekpal, on the Kowloon- On December 3,

3. Tura met defend-Canton rallway. The track Was ant and Tsang Wah (second defend- seriously damaged, the evening train ant). They went to a restaurant from Hongkong returning to Kow= not arrive and Pang said that he was now aloon. It will probably detective in the Fourth Route Army.here until to-morrow-Reuter,

The night truln from Canton ar- Tam, he declared, was responsible for him being in Hongkong and in-rived in Hongkong at 11.30 curring expenses, and unless he was last night, about four hours late. recompensed, he would take Tam to Canton and have him killed.

1.m.

PLANES SIGHTED

Canton, Jan. 11. Tam asked that he be allowed to call a mutual friend named Yeung, According to Chinese reports, three were sighted this and in front of this man, defendant Japanese planes demanded $2,500. Tam sald he had morning at Tungkawan, heading in not #t that amount, and defendant the direction of the Bocca Tigris. asker for all I. O. U., payable in one moonlight raid have not yet come

Meanwhile detalls of last night's in the rail

week, and also for $50 down.

t

an

After some discussion, Yeung was from the various points along sent to get the $50. He went to way. Passengers on the evening train Tuin's wife, and they both went for to Canton from Hongkong had

at Chengmuktow and the police. The police came

time The exciting restaurant and arrested both defend they had to spend over two hours in ants

after

struggle. During the padi flelds during an air rald Young's absence, Tam had been alarin, the train finally arriving at forced, by, threats, to write out an

10.45 pm, almost three hours late.- Reuter. I. O. U.

Following evidence, the case was adjourned to Wednesday, January

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