1939-02-24 — Page 31

+

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 24, 1939.

QUESTIONS ON STAR FERRY FLEET Sufficient Vessels For The Present

Mightiest Navy

New Boats Unlikely Russia Claims

Owing To Leases Uncertainty

Pier

DURING ANNUAL meeting of Star Ferry Company this morning questions were asked as to sufficiency of the Company's boats. In his reply the Chairman said that in vłow of the uncertainty of pier leases after 1949 the Company did not propose to build any more boats unless traffic increased so enormously that, as a public utility, the Company would have to meet larger demands.

Chairman revealed that monthly ticket holders increased by 27 per cent, during 1938, when over 15,000,000 passengers were carried.

Price of coal had so increased that Working Expenses were 23.48 per cent, higher than 1937.

MOSCOW, Feb, 23.

THE NEW Commissariat for Naval Aftales, M. Frinovicko Frinovsky to-day declared that Russia, has the highest fert capable of attacking and des- troying in the enemy's own waters.

He claims that Soviet dock- yards during the last few years. "bulit many

warships which

were not only not worse, but actually better than the im- perialists fleets.”—United Press.

Mr.

PALESTINE TALKS

COST HOME

GOVT. £14,400

LONDON, Feb. 23, THE PALESTINE CONFERENCES were mentioned in the House of Commons when the Colonial Secretary moved a supple- mentary estimate of £14,400 on account of expenses incurred in connection with the conferences.

Mr. MacDonald said how delighted the Government had been to welcome the various representatives to London.

He continued: "Members of the conference have a great responsibility and a great opportunity. 11 they can, in co-operation, bring peace in Palestine by agreement they will be doing something which is in the best Interests of the Araba and Jews alike in Palestine, and which will earn the Gratitude of many millions of people

in all parts of the earth, who are

anxious

that the disorders should come to an end in a land which is holy for Christians, Moxiems Jewa alike."

<!

DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT

Mackenzie. Passes Away In Kuling

Mr. Alick Mackenzie, one of the oldest Iveal

employeca of the Mr. Attle, supporting the vote Standard-Vacuum Company, who said: "We are all deeply concerned if Hospital at Kuling for nearly ten realise the enormous issues involved months, passed away at the mountain and the complexity of these ques resort on Thursday of last week, tons. I am glad the Seeretary of February 16, according to a telegram State stressed the responsibility of Just received in Hongkong.

those taking part. I think that re- sponsibility is not only for the future of Palestine-it may concern

the future of the world, because if at this time we can get a peaceable

Tributes were paid to Messrs. H. Brokenshire, D. A. Doyle, J. Hawkin and another unknown foreigner who "ao pluckily jumped into the harbour; amidst had been seriously ill in the Country these discussions should succeed. We tangle of wreckage, and helped the ferry crew to rescue 22 occupants of a junk” sunk by the Meridian Star.

The meeting took place in the pan. from Kowloon, this necessitating Board Room of Jardine, Mathe-onger running periods than pre-

POIGNANT FEATURE viously. Hon & Co., Ltd., and the following

Although Mr. Mückenzie's death attended: Hon. Mr. J. J. Pater- son (Chairman), Hon. Mr. S. 11. the Hongkong Wharf and aftera-red last week, oving to the tions are now practically completed difficulty of communicating with the Dodwell, Mr. A. 11. Compton, whereby more space has been made outside world from Kuling, news of Mr. T. B. Wilson and Mr. 11. V. for the convenience of passengers. 1 is passing did not reach Hongkong Wilkinson (Directors), Hon. Sirthink that with the space at our dis- until this morning. It came through Henry Pallock, Messrs, J. Hyde, iPad about all that can be done has the Klukkang office of the Standard- A. R. Fullerton, D. Mackenzie, gratefully revived.

Fireu done, but sugestions will bej

H. B. S. Harrison, W. M. Groves,

New lavatories have been installed

Vacuum.

A poignant feature of the last few I now beg to propose the adoption knowledge that he would be phyal

days of Mr. Mackenzie's life was the P. M. Hodgson, W. J. Brown, of the Report and Aceminis

1. presentedi.

as: cally unfit to

with H. Seth, E. G. Smith, J.

other When this hus

escape been foreigners from Kuling, who had 1 shall be pleased Danby and J. Gardner (Share-eendel

numranteed ate conduct Shareholders may wish to put.

to

been

holders). Major M. C. Manners answer, if I can, any questions through the Chinese and Japanese

(Secretary).

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

The Chairman sold:

A

With your permission I will take the Report and Statement of counts as read. During 1938 there was an increase in all classes ot passenger trafic, the receipts increas- ing by 11.02%, but there was 22 decrease in the amount earned for the carriage of cargo; this came to 13.1.

military lines around Kuling, prior Hon. Sir Henry Pollock: Mr. Chair-¡ to the Threatened Japanese attack on man and Gentlemen. In rising to the mountain resort which is expect second the motion, I heartily eun-ed to take place shortly.

ratulate the Directors and

settlement between these conflicting races, it may set an example that may be followed by the rest world."

of

"The House would have ulher opportunities of disewaing matters involved and he urged members) should abstain from raising issues at Sir Percy Harris for the Liberals, and present stage. He was supported by Mr. Maxton, and the vote was agreed to without division,

OTHER EXPENDITURES

Prince Hussein Takes Message To M. Lebrun

to

PARIS, Feb, 23, PRINCE HUSSEIN, delegato the Palestine conference, who has been in Palestive for somo days, was received by M. Lebrun ils afternoon,

and handed to him a message from his father, the Imam of Yemen. Considerable reticence is dis- played regarding the nature of the message, but it is under- stood that it concerns adaira of the State, and mentions other Power,

Prince Hussein asked to sce M. Bonnet to-morrow-Reuter Special.

Britain's Army For Overseas

Pert Question In The House Of Commons

Other supplementary estimates on account of Palestine were presented by the Colonial Secretary including Staff

£1.120,700 in connection Mr. Mackenzie's death, in fact, ne-

with the upon the very satisfactory figures curred three days after the Japanese

defence #I Palestine and Trans-

London, Feb, 23. which have been laid before us.

When the Company first started for foreigners to evacuate the resort ins Government arising out of the day whether It remains Government had agreed to extend the time limit incurred by the Pales cher in the House of Commons to-

as well as a grant-in-aid of (Jordan,

Asked by Lieut-Commander Flet- in 1898, the population of Kowloon before the Japanese launched their disturbances. Both had been was under 45,000, and the service attacks, and

enssi

was then carried on by single-deck) Japanese had agreed to the estab-tated by deterioration in the situation policy; that there is no need to enlist

of

2 week before the

zone Jor

Bunches. Those launches were very listunent

3 safety different indeed from the comfort- foreigners remaining In Kaling. ably double-deck launches of to-day, The outstanding feature of the which form such an important and returns is an increase of 27.36 ineffelent Hal: between Kungkong and the number of monthly ticket holders:

Kowloon and have such an admirable in December there were 6,551 month-record of public utility service. ly tickets issue. The Increases of I have much pleasure in seconding course are attributable to our grows the Report and Accounts. ing population; during the year, aver 15,000,000 passengers were carried.

In October, trains ceased to run Beyond Shumchun when war broke out in South China. Latterly, how ever, local traffle by rond arid rall seems to have increased,

MR. SETH'S QUESTION

Mr. Sell: I should like to know

final

and

DUE FOR RETIREMENT

large numbers of infantrymen with which had

occurred subsequent 10 view to service on the Continent, the the presentation of the original es-Prime Minister

the replied that timates, and which had involved the policy was to recruit to the establish- despatch of police and military rein-ment of the army as appears in the 27 years in the employ of the Stan-revenues of the Palestine Govern- Mr. Mackenzie had spent the last sume tine had adversely affected the

forcements to Palestine, and at the 1939 estimates.

That catablishment was Axed with his illness which prevented him from dard-Vacuum Company, and before ment. maj

regard to the calls which might be returning to work

at least satisfactory," again, became Mr. MacDonald "that as a result of world.”

said made on the army in any part of the head of the statistical department in military and police reinforcements, Hongkong.

and of the extra expenditure, the

.* * * * i .

K

K SHOES

/HAT men like about Ks is that you can always

WHAT

get a really good fit in any style you choose. The Plus Fitting System ensures that you can get a K that will fit your foot all over-there's never any cramping across the toes or gaping round the instep.

Ks are made from the very best leather, and the workmanship is as good in the parts you can't see as in those you can.

Ks are, in fact, good shoes that fit, and that is the whole secret of their long-wearing qualities.

K Plus Fitting Shoes are made will heel- parts one ting narrower than the fore- parts, Kiving a close fit round a narrow heel and perfect comfort across the trend of the foot.

*

R

From $22.50 Less 10% Cash Discount

·MACKINTOSH'S LTD.

TEOFANI CIGARETTES

MADE IN ENGLAND

TEOFANI

CIGARETTES

KING'S GUARD

VIRGINIA

Tin of 50-85 cts.

at

Lieut-Commander Fletcher asked

C.

INGENOHL'S

"LA

bow Inany boats We have and: Born in Hongkong, Mr. Mackenzie position in Palestine has improved how the reply could be reconciled whether they are sufficient for our attained his 51st birthday inst No-sinwly but surely over recent months, with the statement made by Sir

vember, and he was due for retire-At the time when needs.

reinforcements Samuel Hoare last year that in case The Chairman: They are amply ment in the near future.

were arriving there were centres and of an attack on France, we should sufletent at the prescal time. We Of an extremely happy and ene practically ceased to run.

areas

where

of

government had bave to co-operate immediately. The increase in profit enables your completed a new ship sometime ago deuring disposition, Mr. Mackenzie Jerusalem itself, there was at that is a question which I think cannot

Even in

in The Prime Minister said: "Thint Directors 10 recommend 2 dividend of $4.25, making a total of everything is all right for the was greatly admired and respected time a situation in which some of the very well be debated in the present $6.25 or $0.50 more than that paid present. You will realise that with among a very large community in rebels were in occupation,

some considerable degree of un-Hongkong. Keenly interested in all

or part circumstances-Reuter. for 1037.

certainty ds to what may happen in forms of progressive movements, he occupation of the city, but as a result 1949, it is perhaps jeadvisable to was a staunch rationalist for a num- of the activities of our Last year 1 drew attention to the b

security forces in the country, the authority while consumption was about the sary. Should the traffic grow en-the Home society.

by extended again over the country. same, cost increased by 45%, while ormously however, as a public utility the increase in 1937 when compared Company we should have no option colour painting and archlicetural de- waged against large bands of rebels signing his hobbies in his younger had me notionls to a minimum.

advance in the price of coal. In 1936, any more vessels than neces-¡ber of years, and was a member of Government had been gradua

with 1930 was 22%. I am glad to but to meet the demand. say that we have this year been able

of the

A talented artist, he made water-und the campaign which had been

One of the earliest members of

A circular letter was sent to all seconded by Mr. Hyde, Mr. Wilkin-Kowloon Golf Club. shareholders on June 29, 1930, about son was conftrmed in his Director- The Immediate our Pier Leases which expire in 1940, ship.

activities

in reducing their

The main trouble now is the con-

דג

acts of

Morris Motors Enterprise

London, Feb. 21.

The directors of Morris Motors,

Mr. Sell: I hope the Directoss will days. to secure a Coal contract 7.45% below not rush into building a new ship

if the pier rights terminate in 1949. the Kowloon Cricket Club, he re-stant series of individual the 1930 Agure,

The Chairman: That is very clear-mained on its membership until he sabotage and assassination which are Oxford, have backed their belief in As a result of the increased price of coal and other stores, the Work-ly in all our minds.

teft for Kuling last year, whilst he far more difficult to deal with, and an era of renewed prosperity" by ing Expenses have increased by The report and accounts were was for many years an active men-which will take a long time to sup- sanctioning the expenditure of three $70,354.05 which is 23.48% higher adopted.

ber of the V.R.C., where he rowed press altogether. than the previous year.

On the proposition of Mr. Fullerton and swarn, and

and a quarter million pounds on pro- a member of the

"In a recent sperch I used the duction materials. phrase that the military could restore relatives left to order in Palestine but they could not

18,000 MORE ORDERS mourn his memory are Mrs. Macken-bring peace. That task is for thei We have no more information. ABI The Hon. Mr. Dodwell and Mr.zie (widow), Miss Alison Mackenzie Government and Parliament, and is Motors, has been necessitated by the The new huge outlay by Morris soon as any definite news is avail- Compton were re-elected Directors (daughter), Mrs. E. Abraham ordi able it will be circulated to all share on the motion of Mr. Seth seconded Ass Violet Mnckenzie (sisters), and factory that so for

a political problem, but it is satis- great increase in orders, which for holders without delay.

by Mr. Hodgson.

the restoration the period from September to Jan- brother. His daughter is at pre-of order is concerned the activity of uary are 10,000 up on the previous I regret to have to report one Mr. C. Bernard Brown was re-sent in England, but the remaining the military and police has been to so year. major accident during the year which elected auditor on the motion of Mr. relatives are in Hongkong. resulted in the sinking of a loaded Brown sceonded by Mr. Groves. native junk and damage to our "Meridian Star", but fortunately no

J.

lives

were lost. I want to thank Messrs.

H. Brokenshire, D. A. Doyle, Hawkin and another foreigner whose Rume is unknown, who were passengers on the ferry and who no pluckily jumped into the harbour amidst a tangle of wreckage and helped the ferry crew to rescue the

22 occupants of the junk.

New Pope May

Not Be Italian

Washington. Feb. 23.

Govt. Aid For Cereal Growers

considerable a degree successful in recent months."British Wireless,

Jews To Give Up Everything

London, Feb, 23. Additional Government assistance;

Berlin, Feb. 23. to growers of barley and oats was Within a fortnight from to-day, indicated to-day by the Minister of Jews of German nationality, and alon

Gient interest has been caused in Agriculture in the flouse of Com- Jews without nationality, must sur- All the Company's craft are in first-politicnt circles here at the report of mons, who said that when a long-render for sale to municipal class condition and have passed the the Rome correspondent of the "New term policy was settled, it would be shops, all objects in their possession Tightly rigid inspections of the York Times" and other sources, that app Government Maring Surveyors. The here is a great possiblity that the applied retrospectively as far as of gold, aliver, and platinum, as well careful upkeep of the vessels is new Pope will not be an Italian, but practicable in respect to the 1038 as precious stones and pearls. being fully maintained. They are all that instead, Cardinal Villeneuve Sp

crops of both

in good order and condition. As you (Canada) and Cardinal Mundelein Special. know, the five-minute service Was (Chicago) are the most likely cun- extended from April 22 to includedidates.

the hours of 4.35 to 9.15 p.m. and

7.00 to 7.55 p.m. from Hongkong, and The possibilities of such deve-

4.30 to 6.19 p.m. and 7.05 and 7.501opment are subjects for animated

Spelling Bee

TOW many of there words are

discussions, in which it is emphasised

that, inasmuch as North America, lih its thirty millon Roman Catho-

les Is now the strongest financial)

instay of the Vatican, Amerlen is

cercala-Renter A decree to this effent was publish-

ed officially, to-day-Netter.

Premier To Resign From League Of Nations Union

LONDON, Feb. 23.

correct and what is wrong with Putitled to urge her right to the resign from the League of Nations Union, 'of which he is honorary Pre-

others?

meca nign

bina

polution

THE ANNOUNCEMENT that Mr. Neville Chamberlain will shortly choice of an Amerlena Pope.

sident, has not surprised political circles hore, In view of the Premier's Moreover, in the event of the new criticism of the League' in the House of Caramons last Tuesday, Pope baing an Ainerless, it la pos-l sible that the diplomatie relations stated, will be motivated by the Union, including Cardinal Hingley Mr. Chamberlain's resignation, it is Sovet prominent members of the spell-between the United States and the failure of the Union to uliserve and Sir Edward Grigg recently re- of theid words will be found on Pope, interrupted for 10 years, might absolute neutrality in regard to signed for the same reason.~~Trans-

be resumed.-Trans-Ocean.

questions of home policy.

Ocean.

strategem polionaise pilah Oxford Dictionary

All the assembly ines have been speeded up und In many shops over- time is being worked.

The directors' decision will mean work for thousands in all parts of the country.

"The confidence in the return of an era of renewed prosperity lles be- bind the decision," an official of the company said.

CONTINENTAL

Tho Sturdy Portable

CARLOWITZ & CO.

4." Queen's Rd Tel. 31225.

CIGAR STORES PERLA DEL ORIENTE"

and other tobacconists

NACET

MARK

MADE IN ENGLAND

You can depend upon Nacet Blades to give you mariy close, smooth ahaves. They bring that uniformly high quality never before in low-priced blades-overy blade in every packet having an edge that is keen and lasting. Nacet Blades fit three-peg razors.

NACET BLADES

Tel. No. 24310.

HI

The Day of all Days

Preparations for your wedding are not complete without plans for

a picture record of this happiest

avent of your lifetime. Let us

make the necessary arrangements.

THE MING YUEN STUDIO

| 6, Queen's Bond C, (Std Floor);