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SAILORS FOUND DISCIPLINE TOO HARD

Seamen in H.M.S. Delight Court- Martialled

NEW SHIP LAUNCHED HERE TO-DAY

Fine Craftsmanship By Kowloon Docks

The most successful Hongkong ship launching ceremony for sume years took place this morning at the Kow- [Inon Dock, when Mrs. D. F. Landule, wife of the Managing Director of Two Ordinary

Mathesun of Jardine,

and Company, H.M.S. Delight aged 18 and 19, released the latest addition to the were each senteneed to four fleet of the Indo-China Stenm Navi months' imprisonment and to bogation Company, the Wing Sang

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THE HONGKONG

KUNG WANTS ECONOMY

CAMPAIGN

TELEGRAPH,

Appeal At Bankers' Conference

country's

THURSDAY, JUNE

INFRINGED CHOLERA MEASURES

HAWKERS IN COURT

To protect the public as much as possible against cholera, the Urban Council put into effect, three days ago, Emergency Regulations prohibit ing the sale of certain articles of food and refreshments by Chinese street howkers,

Hankow, June 2. The first group of hawkers to break were Appealing for national economy, these anti-cholera measures Dr. H. H. Kung yesterday opened the arrested yesterday and were taken

Conference which Bankera'

was before Mr. 11, R. Butters at the Cen- called in order that the Chinese Gov-tral Magistency this morning.

Seven men wero the defendants, crnment might be better Informed the financial problems throughout and they had been apprehended for arranging for the selling ice-cream and jellies. They Chinn, and fore practical co-operation of local were fined $2 each and warned that bankers In A programme for in future, Breach of the Emergency

the strengthening

war Regulations would be treated more

seriously. efforts.

"When the armles are Aghiting against the Invaders those who are Dicken.not called upon to risks their lives should make a contribution by the abstaining from using luxuries, and in reducing the consumption of

declared Dr. Kung. other goods",

"All Chinese, with the interest of heart аге called their country at upon to review their present needs, and to adopt a simpler life of no His nettcipated that the Wing Sanggreat hardships, by smoking fewer

dressing In cigarettes.

simpler and Ta Sang will be superior an

clothes and going coupletion to any costal vessels at Chinese present in

service along the China enriler so as to burn less electricity. Elaborate meals and entertainment coust.

are out of place and a similar diet will improve the health and efficiency of the people."

dismissed the Service at sepa- Nearly 200 guests, including is Lady rate Court Martials held aboard Excellency the Governor and

Northcote, were present at the cere the H.M.S. Tamar this morning, which was witnessed, also, by

The men were George Lewin Mc-

come bundreds of dockyard em Cormick and Alfred William Patey.

ployces from vantage points on neer- (nced McCormick

charges: by ships. Mony gathered twu firstly that he then being a person

deck of the Tai Sang, sister ship to on the subject to the Naval Discipline Art.

the Wing Sang, which y did on May 25, strike Acting Petty

math next ship. only a

wait for Offeer, Robert Cecil James Barnard her own launching by Mrs. of ILM.S. Delight, his superior efflerr, being in the execution of his office and the ham of shipyard activity recordly, that he then being a per-are

around, the gathering was enthusing- son subject to the Naval Discipline the in s serid-out for the ship which Act, was on May 25, guilty of neglect ber 18

prejudice of good order, mid rapidly and smartly down to the water to be taken inln the charge of Naval Discipline in that he did not

walling tugs use hats utmond endeavotims to prevent Alfred William Patey, Ordinary Sen- Acling Petty Meer man, striking Barnard, he superior officer.

Accused pleaded guilty to both

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charges.

The Cant comprised Captain: 1 K Cinde E V Enright (esident), Lers, Cruli. N. G, Garnons- Williams, M IE

Inde G. P. C Menzies. Cmdr Oliver Bellasis, Crncli G Oswin was the Judge Advocate, Cmdr. 1, R. N Taylor whs the Print- railing Oleer and arcused was asust. ed by out, C F Parker

DAZED CONDITION

stated Telter 'The Pirumatania! That Barnavel won on the forecastle the Delight inspireiknąt of HMS Work HR men undergoing No 11 punishment As Barnard bent shown to pick up a Windseteg, the is experi

truck came up behind and

Barry called to the Pelty Ofker's Mess, and Med Willem Pun. Electrical Artiner First Class, came dazing 121 out and saw Batard condition and the accused arri

Alfred

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Jatrze

other Ordinary Sempen, W stor Patey. threatening

After the accused, Phin spoke to which Barnard ardered him to fall

afi izi

the accused which order

Dut. The

accused carried brought before Sub-Lieutenant Lamb, of HMS Delight, and changed with striking. After being cautioned the

admitted the offence. accusrel

Surg-Lieut.

With examined by

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Fie

Bradbury. ut HMS. Cumberlanch Cuarel

the Medical Officer of

He found the accused normal.

HELPED A FRIEND

In his statement in mitigation of

sid.

in punishment accunext sorry that this case has occurred. would like to polest at that I had only recently returned from a short detention which was period of

by

Petty Acting brought Officer Barnard and I had a gude against him. 1 happened to be o

about

being

"

With practically every

Following the launching the guests gathered in one of the luck buldings to faust the success of the new vessel,

Was Par tout

proposed by Mr Stanley Dodwell, shd afterwards Mrs. Landate was presented with a dins n set wristlet watch

SHIP DESCRIBED

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The Wing Sang is a single serow

Cargo abott 3.500 tons gross and 2310 feet long. 48 feet broad and 27 feel has been but to The She drep highest specifiemtions of Lloyds of to the intest Land and conforma requirements of the Hongkong Gov- and the cromeat Marine Surveyor Simla Holes.

through

Cargo is hazadload.

Jagge hutches by nine stem ders teks for five ton Hifts and one for 20 tons all of which are worked by silent running electric winches to which power is

supplied by two steam generating

sets each 115 kw # 2 vols d Side cargo doors are also Atter for

urgo working.

curso

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The anchor windings as electric and cables are of the latest Thyco niɛke. The comfort of all classes patsengers enrrad has been rarefully considered and thermotank ventil- tion has been installed to supply hot or cold air at will to all publie room and cabina. To provide ample deck space for rabin passengers, the four 30 feet steel lifeboats amidships are carried by patent davits of the over- frame type The latest methods of tracy prevention have been en- folied fingulshing system throughout the ship.

Die

pressure

service.

detection and ex- Utled

per

inch

Ample power is provided

14 Knots

to bed

Bomb Strikes School; 800 Students Safe

Loyalists Attack Palma, Majorca

London, June 1.

An intercepted radio communiqué froan the Issurgents broadcasting Every effort said Dr. Kung, should station at Salamanca clalma that one be made to avoid unnecessary cun-

of the several bombs dropped by ruction. In these, and other direc

Loyallet warplanes on Palma, Majorra Lions a real effort could be matte

struck the secondary school, in which which would substantially assist the

800 students were at study when the nation to win the

Everyone first air raid alarm wan sounded. WIT, should concentrate on growing more

immediately took food and using substitutes for Im

refuge in air raid shelters and there urled foodstuffs

were no casunities.--United Press. The operation of an economic campaign was tending to reduce co- sumption of imparted goods and make ing available more foreign exchange for the importantion of necessities,

The reduction in the use of im- ported goods was not directed at the foreign exchange of exporting coun- tries, and after the hostilities cenas. foreign trade must be further deve

so that r Jogresi people increased

welfare of

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The students

CONFLICTING ClaimS

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Hendaye, June 1. Usual sharply divergent claims are being inade by the insurgents and

claim that uyalists in Spain. The Insurgents Berce air battle they brought down iwelve Curtiss and two Boeing planes, while on the other hand the Loyalists

brought down lain that they Italian gruf one German The Insurgents say they no losses, while the Loyalists admit in the lies of three machines.

The Insurgents calm to have made "National good advances on the Teruel

w-day's Guastal fronts in the north-east, und state that continued Loyalists attacks He writed the people of China to have been repulsed-United Press.

INITIATES ECONOMY DRIVE

Hankow June 2

Fac Finme

1} 1} 1 Kung. Mintsho Bevnomy Campagny" t

cominence Currency

Manoke fewer cigarettes, Gress 121 simpler lothes, Ru to bed earlier ani so burn less kerosene and electricity, and eat a sampler diet, auch is beller in order to contribute for health," more to the war chest and so win the ww-- United Press.

Brawl On Ship In Harbour

sand

machharts. sustained

TERRIFIC BATTLES

Paris, June 1. Further tereille air bailles raged war-torn sky above blue In the Spain to-day.

The Loyalists clalin a complete victory in an aerial engagement un the Levante front claiming to have shot down 13 Insurgent plunes with the loss of only three of their own

machines.

An Insurgent account of the battle,

that states

14 Luyula however. planes were shot down.

According to a report from Barce-

carried Jon, Loyalist planes heavy raid on the Insurgent air and Loen Traus-

DEATH TOTAL SWELLED

London, June 1.

the According to latest reports casualties as a result of the Insurgent air raid on

Granollers, south

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RADIO BROADCAST

Haydn "Clock" Symphony By Philharmonic Orchestra

CHILDREN'S HOUR

Radio Programme Broadcast by Z.B.W. on a Frequency of 845 .c's. and on Short Wave from 1-2.16 and 8-11 p.m. on 9.52 m.c's, per second,

6 Studlo-Tuo Children's' Itour. 7 Mozart-9onala in A Major, K.

331.

Played by Edwin Fischer (Piano). 7.17 Emanuel Feuermain ('Cello). The Magle Flute--Seven Variations On The Duct "The Manly Heart“ (Mozart, ure. Beethoven); Andantino (From "Konzertstuck"-Weber). Dog."

7.30 London Relay--"Ai tho Black

Mr. Wilkes at home in his own bar-parlour. Presented by Puscoe Thornton and S. E. Reynolds.

8 Time, Weather, Announcements and closing Local Stork Quotations.

8,03 Haydn Symphony No. 101 la D Minor (The Clock").

Played by the Philharmonie Sym- phony Orchestra of New York con- ducted by A. Toscanini.

8.30 bong by Millza Korjus (So. prano).

Serenade (Moszkowsky): The Mal- dens of Cadiz (Delibes); La Villanelle (Dell' Acqun).

8.42 CompositionN Leliar.

of Franz

"Paganini"-Vocul Gems....Light Opera Company; The Land of Smiles; You Are My Heart's Delight; Patient- ly Smiling. Albert Sandler and His Orchestra: My Every Thought, My One Desire (from "Giuditto" Loveliest of Women (from "Gludit- Tauber (Tenor) Richard (6"). with Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conductor: Franz Lehar; Serenade from "Frasquita"..Emil Roast and

"Merry Widow Orchestra: a Selection....Marck Weber and His

Orchestra,

3,15 London Relay World Affairs." A talk by it. V. Hodson. 0.30

London Relay--The News Latest D.50

Dance Murlo and Variety.

Fux-Trots The Pretty Little Palch- work Quilt; Too Lovely To Be True Jack from The Sky's The Limit"} Wilson and His Versatile Five: Piona the Seven Solo Snow White and Dwarfs Selection, Salling Along- Selection. Patricia Rossborough; Fox-Trot-Sweet Genevieve, Waltz- On the Summy Side of the Itockies ....Ronnie Munro and His Orchestra vocal refrain; Vocal-Night with Nursery, The Village That Nobody Knows...Turner Layton: Fox-Trots Something to Sing About (from the Film): In My Little Red Book ...Mantovani and His Orchestra with vocal chorus; Polka-Ragamufla ....Mantovant and His Tipica Or- Sweet Fox-Trots Some chestra; Dny; Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble....Mur Mole's Molers.

10.30 London Relay-The Empire Folles' in 'London Cailing

With, Albert H. Grant; The Three Herons: Clarence Wright; Betty Boi- ton: John Rorke and Joseph Meeus and His Band. Production by F. H. C fard.

11 Close Down.

Popular Film Executive To Leave Colony

A brawl among six Chinese abord bases at Cenin The Butterfield and Swire

Ocetin. Neam Shantung yesterday had repereussions. at the Marine Court to-day Sergeant Mackenzte

hal Cheung Hon San, 30, foki, had gone the urder and using threatening aboard the ship to secure deck space

to trade for language and after being cautioned wherein The altitted both offeries

Chinese

When he returned he Barcelona, have now mounted to 300 SHANGHAI PROMOTION

Granollera the investigations by Sub-found the space scrupted by the live dead and 000 wounded.

has a tot defendants.

Propelling machinery consists of

four erank triple

expansion stromu engine with Gotaverken the forecastle at about May 25 8.30 Turbe-compressor and steam in supe p.. and saw Onlinary Seamen Patey plied by three Scotch boilern work- strike Acting Petty Officer Barnarting at 220 1. Ordinary Scamun Patey friend of mine and smaller Than to give well Acting Pelty Ocleer Barmind. I went to the nid of Ordinary Seaman Patty as 1 diught he might get the word of the argument, so struck Acting Potty Omeer Barnard in the body to dry and wind him. I would like point out that I did not strike first. in the As states or from belund Circumstantial letter, paragraph 3

THREE BROTHERS IN NAVY I hope that the Court will look jeniently upon these charges. taking into consideration the climate, my

Alter

du drith

other

Dy

1.out Lamb, the accused completed | **tle told me he was set upon

At about 6.30 pm, the same day, the others and hit over the head with Hazard went on to the forecastle a lemonade battle," said the police

officer.

of

a total population of 12.000. One of the immediate effects of the bombings in Spain and China this week has been a revival of interest in Mr. Anthony Eden's plan for the prevention of bombardments of open

Cheung Hop-san uppeared in cour! with his head swathed in bandages, lowns.

The Marine Magistrate, Comman--

Urges

vage which is only 19, being unused down pied struck him. The der G. F. Hole, fined each of the de- British Goveminent to take up

discipline

in

to the strict Service ILMS. Delight; that my service in previous ships hus always been Satis factory and V.G. (very good) that I have had three brothers in the Navy. Accused's Service Record was read

it revealed that he joined the Royal Navy in 1934 and had twice

tor recently been reported absent without leave and for using threatening language.

out:

being

Sentence was passed 02 stated above.

The Court for the second Court Capt. C. F. Martial comprised:

Chpt. H. Hammill, (President), Hickling, Capt. P. K. Enright, Cmdr. E. V. Lees, Cmdr. M. G. Garnons- Willams. The Prosecuting Officer was again Cmdr. J. R. N. Taylor and prisoner was assisted by Lleut. B. C. Ward.

the

Pelty

Accused picaded guilty to all four charges which were all on May 25: firstly, that he wilfully disobeyed the lawful command of Acting Officer Batnard when ordered to raise a ride above his head; secondly, that he used threatening language to Barnard; thirdly, that he alruck Barnard; fourthly, that he did not use his utmost endeavours to prevent McCormick from striking Barnard.

RIFLE DRILL

To see how accused was carrying out his estro work of cleaning wind- While Barnard was bending scoops.

McCormick, one Up reme up lehind eccused then came up and also struck Bernard. The accused was examiu- ed by Surg-Lieut. Erie Blackburn Bradbury of HM.S. Cumberland, the Medien Omeer of the Guard who found the accused normal.

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News was received in Hong- kong this morning that Mr. B. W. Palmertz, South China Manager of the Universal Pictures Cor- poration of China, has been promoted to the position of As- thesistant Manager in China.

the

new

The News Chronicle

Mr. Pulmeriz will leave for Shang- fendants $24, wits the alternative of matter at once with the European

hal this month to take up his three weeks' gaol.

if only to show that Governments,

not prepared to re-position. Cheung So, 30, Junk mistress was Great Britain

these A former journalist, Mr. Palmeriz fined $3 for having carried an excess main inactive in the face of number of passengers on her buat. heros of modern warfare,

entered the motion picture industry

U. S.

SPUR OF THE MOMENT

Accused's statement in mitigation of punishment was read to the Court as follows: I fully realise my folly in committing these offences and 1 hm very sorry that this case bes) occurred. Whereas in the ordinary course of events I should have no hesitation in carrying out the

Orders Oficer Barnard, at of Acting Petty the time of the offence however had just finished half an hour's very strenuous rifle dilll and as the day was very hot it caused me to be July tired and angry.

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The circumstantial letter set out that the necused was carrying out No. 11 punishment in the form of rifle drill on the forecastle of H.M.S. Delight at 5.50 p.m, During the course of this drill the accused was given an order to raise his rifle above he refused to do. his head. This The order was repeated before witness Alfred William Pain, and the I am keen to go on with my carcer December Accused again refused to carry out in the Service and hope that the Tuesday's the order.

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The Daily Herald urges the British Government to take energetic men- sures to put an end to bombings of British ships-Trans-Occan.

FRENCH MOVE

Paris, June 2. The Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet, British received the

Ambassador here yesterday afternoon.

According to well-informed circles the French Government intends to make an attempt to induce the Spanish Insurgents to cease large

seven years ago with Warner Bros. in the Malay States and Java. Sub- sequently he jointed United Artists in Shanghai, and became South China Manager of the Universal Corporation 18 months ago,

A wide circle of friends in Hong-

whilst kong.

congratulating Mr. Parmertz on, his promotion, will de plore his pending departure from this Colony,

scale bombardments of the Loyalist CATHOLICS SLAIN

towns.

It is also asserted that the Vatican plans a similar move in Burgos.

Seoul Reports Riots In Soviet Army

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IN MEXICO

New York, June 1 Four Roman Catholics were killed and one was wounded during demonstration in a village in México to-day, according to the Mexles City correspondent of the New York Times.

Pollee dispersed a procession of demonstrators who were agitating in local favour of the re-opening of churches-Router.

ANTI-TRUST TRIAL STARTS IN U.S.

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the of

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Seoul, June 1. According to reliable sources originating in Moscow, there have been numerous distur- bances in the Soviet Army lately. At Kiev a serious disturbance broke out in a Field Artillery mutinous 71/71% Regiment when

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Barnard and as he moved aft, the Accused's Servico Record showed July accused raised his left ist und said that he joined the Royal Navy in Sept...... to him "I would like to swipe you." 1934 and had been recently reported December The accused was then brought before several times for overstaying leave Sub-Lieut. J. B. Lamb, and was and being absent without leave. charged with wilful disobedience of

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INVESTIGATING BRITISH BANKS': BUSINESS LOSS

London, June, 1. Mr. R. A. Butter, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, reply- ing to a question in the House of Commons to-day, said that the For elgn Secretary, Lord Hallax, was British consulting the urgently Consul General at Tsingtao regardl- Ing the enforced transfer of accounts from British banks to Japanese or Japanese sponsored banlis-Reuter,

| JAPAN TO ATTEND CONFERENCE

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It is officially announced that Japan will be represented at the Interna- tional Whaling Conference in London by an observer.-Reuter,

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