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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

ROAD USERS' CHARTER WHICH SHOULD BE ADOPTED IN COLONY

JERUSALEM, Apr. 26.

HE Trans-Jordan Covernment to-day, for the first time, published an official statement on o clash between Trans-Jordan troops and Arab irregulars, according to reports received hero.

The encounter occurred in a wood near the village of Beibeto, where 150 Arab irregulars had crossed the Jordan.

According to the announcement, ten of the irregulars were killed and one taken prisoner, while one Trans-Jordan soldier was slightly wounded.-Trans-Ocean.

IF A pedestrian steps on to the road headlessly, it should be con. sidered an offence. If a walker! is in an accident while using the road when a footpath is available, it should be evidence of careless-

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recommendations made in a Report by n Select Committee of the House of Lords, published in London this month.

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The Committee recommends many drastic new laws which should be adopted in Hongkong.

Report is, in effect, a Road

News Items From Canton Users Charter. It recommends

SILK EXPORTS TO

H.K. BANNED

CANTON, Apr. 27.

SIMPMENT of silk from Canton to Hongkong by parcel post, which reached considerable proportions recently, has been stopped by the Japan- ese authoritica

The ban will remain in force, according to the Japanese Consul-General, Mr. K. Okazaki na long as the Pearl River re- mains closed to trade.

Mr. Okazaki revealed that silk had been shipped in such large quantities recently that over $1,000,000 worth passed through the Post Office in about 50 days.

drastic control of cyclists and walkers, two types of traffic offenders who have been respon. sible for many road fatalities in Hongkong.

It recommends great changes in trable control, also required in Hong- kong, and better treatment for motorlats in the courts.

Here are the proposals which could be applied to Hongkong:

FOR MOTORISTS Drivers under the

the influence of drink Involved in accidents should be

Yesterday's treated with greater severity.

Questions

In Commons

1.-Discrimination By

Japanese

Accident-prone drivers should be disqualified and insurance companies should refuse to insure them. (This would be dependent, of course, on the

introduction of compulsory third-

party risk insurance in Hongkong).

I should be an offence to open the offaide door of a car carelessly,

Dipping headlights

headlights at night should be made compulsory.

and

FOR CYCLISTS They should be registered should carry number plates. Bicycles should not be hired to incompetent riders,

Red rear lamps, bells and two compulsory. the Cyclists should not be allowed to ride Children should be forbidden to

As this might be interpreted as the re-opening of the river to trade, be- cause silk had to be carried out of Conton clther aboard Japanese transports or the fortnightly British

London, Apr. 26. steamer running between here and,

Replying to Mr. Noel Baker in the Hougkong, the Japanese authorities House of Commons to-day, Mr. R. had decided to impose the ban.

A. Butler said that the Government brakes Meanwhile slik exporters are worrying

as to what will happen to and made representations to

Japanese Government concerning un-two abreast except when overtaking. fair discrimination against foreign vessels in respect to mooring arrange- cycle on public roads. ments at Tsingtao.

the thousands of bates lying at the Post Office here-whether they will be returned to the senders and the postage cost refunded, or will just be left in the room to rot.-Reuter.

CANTON IS QUIET DESPITE RUMOURS

He said that the question of the extension of further facilities was being taken up by the Japanese,

Mr. A. C. Moreing asked whether any report had been received from Sir Archibald Clark Kerr upon the Canton, Apr. 27,

Japanese demand addressed to the Despite alarming reports circulated gual Municipal Council that the abroad about the nearness of the Council prohibit the display of the Chinese army, Canion remains very Chinese national

Bag within the quiet, and Japanese civilians con- Council's Jurisdiction. tinue to pour into the city by every slcomer from Macao,

Mr. Butler said that no report to There were some heavy troop this effect had been received. Any movements last week, all proceed- request the Municipal Council Ing westward in the direction of for assistance in a matter of this Samshui, but the Japanese authori- sort would be carefully considered on ties refuse to divulge the destination | consultation with other interested or the purpose of the move.

A Japanese official told "Reuter", however, that there was not a single Chinese soldier within a radius of 120 Chinese (about 40 miles) of Canton, and that the Japanese army Wis determined to maintain situation-Reuter.

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PASSES NOT NOW NECESSARY.

Canton, Apr. 27. Foreigners need not now produce passes to go into the city, or at least the greater part of the clty from Shameen.

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2.-Britain & World Conference

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FOR WALKERS

It should be an offence for a wailer to step on to a road heedlessly. When a walker is 'Involved in an accident while using a road beside which there is an adequate footpath it should be prima facie evidence of carelessness.

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BSUN - KISSED.

BRIDE

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bliss leaving St. Andrew's Church after their Wedding this morning-Photo by King's Studio,

Popular H.K. Hockey Girl Weds

THE sunniest morning Hong- kong has had for more than a week greeted Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sydney ("Sonny") Bliss, as they left St. Andrew's Church to-day under the archway of hockey sticks provided by St. Andrew's team, on the occasion of their marriage,

The bride who was formerly Mias Phyllis Elsine Gittins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cittins, is the Captain of St. Andrew's Hockey team.

Arriving at the church on the art of her father, by whom she was given

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In marriage, she

She loaked radiantly lovely in a gown of white aver bodice, with two tiny

chiffon featuring a stirred, crossco #.

April 27, 1939,

NEW CHINA MONEY FLOPS

PEIPING, Apr. 26. THE Federal Reserve Bank currency in North China continues to slump in terms of national currency.

From Saturday's 17 per cent, national currency premium rose to 21 per cent. yesterday, and touched a new high-to-day-of 25 per cent,

The anti-British

movement con tinues in various parts of North China, Japanese reports describe meetings even in Mongolia where the chlef speakers are Japanese, while foreign correspondents in Kaifeng yesterday heard violent denunciations of Britain, France and Russla by the Japanese-appointed Governor,

It is significant that British corres- pondents were not invited to visit Kaifeng with the German and Amerl- con correspondents.

Eyewitnesses describe the Governor rending from a manuscript prepared on a Japanese typewrlier-Reuter,

Stock Market Welcomes Budget

London. Apr. 20. General approbation of the budget | was reflected in the cheerful lone of the stock markets to-day, where gilt- edged holdings and industrials ad- vanced sharply in the early trading.

Despite later profit-taking, in- dustrials recorded final gains, though gilt-edged securities lost the major. part of their luliial advance,

Breweries were particularly strong because the possible increase in taxation had proved unfounded.

Among the commodities, sugar was' firm and active with a good covering demand influenced by the actuals.

sellers.

On the foreign exchanges, the covering induced by the prospects of bear- belga recovered sharply covering Induced by the prospects of a stable government.

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Truffle lights for walkers should be placed at dangerous intersections and of orange blossoms clipped at the crossings, and compliance with them corners of the square neckline. The sleeves were short and puffed, and made compulsory.

The onus of proving negligence the full skirt fell in graceful should be on

the walker who is to the floor. Her fregile, illusions Jute was very firm with a scarcity of Involved in an accident while cross-veil was caught to her head with a ing the street near, but not

wreath of orange blossoms. White elbow length gloves completed the crossing.

ensemble, which was set off by the bride's bouquet of white carnations.

Miss Vivienne Jex, the

bride's alece, acted as bridesmaid, and wore dainty frock of blue net, cut on princess lines, white hat trimmed with blue ribbons, and blue lace gloves.

She carried a bouquet of shaded lorkspur. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Bliss. He was at- tended by Mr. William C. Tillery, as best man.

SPEED LIMIT A speed limit should not be im- posed. It is a inistake to attribute. die majority of accidents to reckless driving. Most accidents occur in ureas where a speed limit is already

In force.

Restricted areas should be reduced and speed limits should not be un- necessarily imposed.

POLICE

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London, Apr. 20. Answering a question whether the

The police should carry on an Government had accepted Prcaldent extensive cumpalgn of advice and Roosevelt's invitation to participate assistance rather than of prosecution. in world conferences, and whether it

The polley of motor patruls used in remained-the-policy of the Govern-Luncashire should be universally ment to discuss all outstanding ques- adopted. (They have cut down ac- tions between them and the German cidents in Lancashire by 45 per cent. Government as part of a general by courtesy cop work.) settlement the Prime Minister said: Prosecutions for offences where

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"Although His Majesty's Govern- Notification has been issued to this ment have not received a specific effect by the Japanese authorities, invitation from the President of the who also announce that in order to United States, they have made it prevent speculation, all military scrip clear that they would warmly wel- of one, Ave and ten yen in circula- come his initiative, and certainly tion in Canton

must be presented as be ready and willing to participate possible to onc of the

any such conference, three Japanese banks, the Yokohama "Replying to the second part of Speele Dank, the Bank of Taiwan, the

an, the question His Majesty's Govern- forment will be ready to take part in and the South China

any discr special stamping.

discussions with the Germah The

of the distinguishing Government with a view to general purpose chop, it is explained, Is to prevent settlement whenever they feel that the smuggling of military scrip from such discussion would be welcomed, the Shanghal area to Canton, where and a Bkely to have useful effects. exchange value is higher-Renter, -British Wireless.

Bank,

AMERICAN NEUTRALITY

Washington, Apr. 20.

on the

Republicans in the Senate are seeking to postpone action neutrality legislation until next res ston of Congress.

3.-Britain And The Albania Status

there is no element of danger should be reduced to a minimum.

DRINK

Blood tests for alcohol should be recognised, and carried out on voluntary basis.

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Licences should be automatically endorsed or suspended on conviction for driving under the influence of drinic.

INSURANCE

No benefit under an Insurance policy should accrue to a person convicted of grave road offences In respect of injury sustained by him or the vehicle driven by him if it is his property.

Wall Street was barely steady.-- Reuter Special.

CONSCRIPTION

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other defence purposes-amongst the Bald-highest of any nation in the world.

The Rov. J. R. Higgs officiated at

took place on

win was at the organ. the ceremony, and Mr. Rupert Bald

The popularity of the couple may be gauged by the fact that, though the the ceremony inorning of n working day, the Church was packed to capacity by their friends. After the service they adjourned to the Peninsula to honour the customary toasts.

In view of the enormous military contribution made by the Hongkong Government to the Imperial Govern- mont-a fixed annual payment of $0,000,000 we believe that any form of compulsory military training which would add to the existing burden would impose an intolerable strain on our resources, leading to the complete The happy couple will sail on the starvation of social services already Canton for Europe for the honey-emaciated by Government's Jack of

moon.

N.T. Landmark

Disappears

The tall smoke-stack, which could be seen for miles around, was razed to the ground last week."

a defendant admits a charge and is prepared to plead guilty, his at- tendance or that of police witnesses in courts should not be required.

An offence "causing death by negligent driving" should be sub- stituted for a charge of "manslaugh- ter,"

"Stop" lights and trafentors on fox

Restraint should be used in suspend-

London, Apr. 26. Answering a House of commons (question the Under-Secretary

funds.

We belleve that compulsory service of a form which would obligate British citizena of this Colony to be prepared for any eventuality is

But the cost

cost attendant necessity. upon the introduction of any auch system must not be borne by

the Our defence is

the

Hongkong ability, as the im- { ONE OF the most familiar land-an Imperial marks In the New Territories has perial Government has partly ne- disappeared with the demolition of knowledged by mulcting our Treasury the old brickwords at Lo Wu, near Sheung Shul.

nf something like $100,000,000 in

Contributions

since Military beginning of the century,

In the meantime, it is hardly necessary to stress that it should bo considered the first duty of every Briton Briton residing in Hongkongman and woman-lo enrol in either the long- kong Volunteer Defence Corps, the Hongkong Volunteer Nursing-Deloch- ment or the various A.R.P. organisa- tions. It is not to our credit that all These branches of defence are crying] loudly for recruits.

The Telegraph" understands that an enterprising Chinese group, realis-

said that the question of recognitioning licences when the future liveli

in the Colony, purchased the old works in order to salvage, the bricks of the new status of Albania wouldhood of a driver may be prejudleed.

in the premises and chimney. be considered when the constitutional

The materials, it is understood, position and future

Street lighting should be made have been sold to local building relations between Italy and Albania, as well as the uniform, and trame lights should be contractors. is not sumciently crystalised for international position of Albania, larger and lower. determination of the foreign pelley, particularly in the sphere of foreign Senator Charles McNary. Oregon relations, became more clearly de- Republican is negotiating for anned. British Wireless, agreement to extend the "cash and

Forcim Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler cars should be made a legal signal. ing the high cost of building materials

They contend that public rentiment

carry

provisions to the existing Neutrality Low, which expires on Monday, until next session and thus delay the anticipated Senatorial battle! over the revision of the Act.

Meanwhile the United States has further warned the dictator countries by word and acts of preparedness to abandon their poilcles of aggression, -United Press.

Ambassador Calls On H. H. Kung

Royal Wedding Celebrations Conclude

Teheran, Apr. 26,

The celebrations in connection with the marriage of the Crown Prince of Iran ended with a procession to the Daluce presented to the royal couple by the Shah.

The inhabitants hung most costly Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr, rugs from their windown and the the Britlah Ambassador to Chino, route was gally bedecked with Dogs called on Dr. H. H. Kung, President and flowers.

Chungking. Apr. 27.

of the Executive Yuan and Minister Eighty officers and men of the

Attempt To A. R. P. Instructors

Commit Hari-Kari

Shanghai, Apr. 27.

Ryosula Inouye, an unemployed 25

The following passed the Air Raid Warden Instructors examination at La Salle College on April 12, 13 and 14, says an official onnouncement.

AIR RAID WARDEN INSTRUCTORS

J. L. Young Saye, Cheng Kim Wal

AIR RAID WARDENS

Leo Mrs. W. M. Gittins, Mrs.

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BRITISH

SUBJECTS REGISTRATION

at all Police Stations

year-old Japanese, who arrived in D'Almada, Jar. Mrs. J. J. Basto, Mrs. Forms can be obtained | Shanghai from Japan fortnight R. Osmund, Francis Wong, K. M. ago, went to the Shanghai Municipal | Lau, Brother Gerfried, Brother Council building yesterday to deliver Anthony. two letters to the Japanese member of the Secretariato in which he asked for stricter measures for the suppres sion of anti-Japoniam.

The man then went into another part of the building, and attempted to commit harl-kari, but was stopped by a watchman after giving himself the first cut.

He was taken to the hospital and.

is expected to recover.

The Japanese Consul tieneral call-

Police Action In Danzig Resented

Danzig, Apr. 28. The Polish Commissioner is report- ed to have strongly protested against the action of the police, who entered Polish school here and marched

ed on the chalıman et Aba Council | 18 children to a German school. na

of Finance yesterday. He also visil British navy, including the marines ed the Nankai Middle School which band took part in a review on the was removed from Tientsin to Jejalelh racecourse, where the Shah Chungking affer- the outbreak of Inspected, the troops.. hostilities. He huspected more than Heads of foreign missions wit- yesterday and requested censorship By agreement Dauzig residents are 1.009 students gathered on the athletic nessed the review, which was pre-of anti-Japanero" Tawapapers and free to choose the schools to which Deld, and was favourably impressed ceded by an aerial display-Reuter other pubalditions in Shanghal.- they bond their children--Reuter with their spirit Central News.

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