TENSION GROWING.
THE CHINA MAIL.
FRIDAY, APRIL, 22, 1927.
MODERN ROMULUS.
PROS. & AMATEURS.
(Continued from Page 1.)
CHILD RESCUED FROM WOLVES" CAVE.
THEIR INFLUENCE IN
4 SPORT
KEEN Y.M..C.A. DEBATE.
The French Government is ape- DISPLAY OF ANIMAL TRAITS. cially desirous not to give any shock to the Chinese people whose true sentiments are now known and are worth being considered. Havas.
MR. BLAND'S VIEWS.
"Every Leader In The Pay of Somebody."
war.
Mr. Bland did not think the Christian missions had brought peace to China, nor did he think' Moscow would have a permanent effect on China.
"For some millions of roubles would guarantee to get a pro-
morrow."-Reuter.
UNIÓNS THANKED.
A Message From General Chiang.
Home.
SOVIET DECREE
THE DEATH PENALTY FOR STRIKERS. KAKAN
BRITISH SOCIALISTS' SETBACK.
SOVIET CONGRESS.
FRIENDLY FOREIGN- RELATIONS URGED,
Moscow, April 21: The All-Russian Congress of
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A motion that Professionalism
The Socialist agitation against around the most fundamental A jungle child, discovered by some does not improve Sport was the Strike (Trade Unions): Bill; emotions and instincts often degon. herdsmen in a wolves' cave far sted at the Y.M.CA. last night which already has fallen fat re-erates into a medley of "high life" from human habitation at Maiwan, after, an Interesting debate in colved a further setback by receipt scenes in which the principal object 75 miles from Allahabad, now is in the workhoubo in Allahabad, under which the affirmative was led by of news from Moscow that the appears to be to display the attract medical observation, preparatory to Mr. T. J. Price, seconded by Mr. Supreme Council of National fons of the principal actors and being taken to the Bareilly Mental T. V. Harmon and the negative Economy have authorised, in a new their costumes and the lavish wcale by Dr. F. Aston, seconded by Mr. decree, severer penalties for strikes on which the settings were pro- do strikers in Russia, duced the case with "The The child is a boy, Judged to be A. C. Howell.
Heretofore, strikes have been for This is not London, April, 21.
Mr. Price claimed that the "If the Shanghai Settlement is between seven and twelve years old, handed over, even as a modified and is under-nourished and shows effect of the introduction of pro- bidden, but the former decree fail. Temptroga," the adaptation from is the principal feature, at the listinct signs of mental deficiency. fessionalism. had been to put ed to provide strict measures for Vicente Blasco Ibanez's novel which
punishment. Chinese municipality, it would In appearance he is ittle sport into another plane. It was The revised decree classifies Queen's until Saturday: Care has mean an immediate end, to the different from an ordinary- child, no longer regarded, as it should strikes with counter-revolutionary certainly been devoted to the prosperity of the Settlement and but in his actions he betrays signs be, as a relaxation, but as a activities, which permits the Gov-staging and grouping of the per- the destruction of British trade of his upbringing. The child can thrilling spectacle which no doubt ernment to impose the death pen formere.and the lighting and scente effects, but through it all runs a throughout China" declared Mr. walk, but in moments of what are
The Council's order describes a plot of considerable dramatic inten J. O. P. Bland in the course of an considered to be abnormality, he afforded thousands a thrill from alty address on China at the Aldwych cyldently prefers to crawl, sitting somewhat monotonous work but
on his haunches with his legs curf. was alien to the true interpreta- strike as "an economic weapon insity in which the central theme is Club.
Mr. Bland added that an attied up, and propelling himself for tion of sport, as a recreation for the hands of the workers, which, the influence for good or bad causes economic losses without bet a beautiful women can have on one. tude of patience and conciliation ward with the palms of his hands participants. Sport had become a under an Imperial Government, according to his temperament, that in China had invariably led to on the ground. Indeed, the knees question of money against money: tering the condition of the workers. will, whom her lite is bound,
and palms bear evidence of fre- players being bought from all over the country to represent a "I think the Hankow agreement quent dragging on hard ground.
He is now being fed on meat and town or district with which they must be abrogated or Worse other foods, which he appreciates, had nothing in common. things will follow."
but it is noticeable that he showe
Mr. Price quoted his own little preference towards this type native town which, finding that of food.
it had a chance of winning a Graag as Food. Frequently he eats grass and the county league, had sought to im- Furth of the compound into which prove its position by importing Every leader in China Was he is taken in the cool of the even players from elsewhere. They had Soviets in closing its session passed either in the pay of somebody or ing. The boy shows a prodigious succeeded in winning the League unanimous resolution urging the was prepared to be in the pay of appetite at all times and apparently, that season, but at what cost? consolidation of friendly relations
there is no limit to the extent to when it came to the next season with foreign states. The resolution The bands who are giving the
15. Queen's Koid Central and funds were too low to allow painted out that the peaceful acti- concert at the Queen's Theatre on somebody,"
which he can cat.
The facts given by the herdsmen the importation of professionals, vities of the Soviet met with great Sunday night (at 9.30 p.m.) arë British movement in China to-who discovered the boy are sub-local players who had been turn: diffcdities in view of the growing those of the lat/Cameronians and
hostility of the governments of cer stantiated by the police, who visited down before for "imported tain Powers toward the Soviet. It the 2nd/King's Own Scottish Bor- ed the wolves' eave after the event, aul found evidence of the boy's products" refused to play. The trusted that the Government would derera.
last state of this village was be ready to resist any new attempt footmarks in the cave,
While in Allahabad he frequently worse than the first, and so it to provoke Russia to war.
It sympathised with the Chinese has gone into fits, when evidence of, was with sport to-day owing to his animal up-bringing are still the elimination of sport played national liberative movement and for itself and its development into approved the Government's polity more marked.
in China which was based on the China's full He has become ferocious on a commercial proposition. General Chiang Kai-shek. de-
recognition of Filthy Lucre." chures that he admitted the Com-several occasions, and attacked two
Dr. Ashton, in reply, referred sovereignty, and the full renuncia munist Party into the Kuomin-burly policemen who are his guar- dians in the dormitory of the work-
privileges enjoyed by foreigners in of the late Director," meaning Dr.elf, and shows signs of sores on he had witnessed recently when China-Reuter.
Hobbs made his first appearance his shoulders and leg. He agrees that the Extremists
Then the most remarkable signs after beating Grace's record of must be curbed. On April 11 of his animoal existence were seen, centuries. He supposed if he the Canton coup did not take place for he employed as the only means were at one with Mr. Price, that til: April 15-he sent the follow-of vocal expression a species of he should have shuddered at of all the ing message to a number of bark, continuously and vigorously. the
lucre" Hobbs. had "Moderate" institutions in Can- He also betrays certain instincts"filthy
received for those numerous cen- even lower than the animalo.
No claim has been made for the turies, but curiously enough, he
found himself experiencing: à ed Mr. G. Bernard Shaw an interim thrill of pride of his country injunction against Mr. Fage pre- which had produced such an exhibiting the issue of a book wherein ponent of the game and such a certain letters. which passed be sportsman (applause) one who tween the parties, appear.
The question of making this in- through his lowly circumstances would not have had the oppor-junction perpetual, and the award. tunity of so benefitting his playing of damages, have not yet been
argued
April 22-Queen's Theatre: "The York unless he had commercialised his A New despatch of Feb- inherent talent as others in pro-ruary 3 read:Mr. G. Bernard Temptress."
April, 22-World Theatre Mon
the nation.
April 22-Star Theatre: "Our Cannot Throw My Duty Over.tera of policemen, to see the boat had commercialised their business for an injunction against Mr. Wilna Vanna....... "Out of respect for the wishes race on Saturday, but did not re- or professioal abilities: Ham Page, an American theatrical
Professionals were sportsmen man, and the latter's publishers and Hospitality."
April 22-Third dance of the printer, to restrain them from pub of our late Director in admitting turn to their homes in King's Cross.
Doris is believed to have had only just as amateurs were sportsmen, fishing, without permission, four Hong Kong. Dance Club, Lane the Chinese Communist, I have eight-pence in her possession at the said Dr. Ashton. It would be letters written by Mr. Shaw to Mr. Crawfords' Restaurant, 8.30 p.m. since the North Expedition been time of their disappearance. absurd; for instance, to suggest Page 26-years ago. With regard to April 22 Dance at United Ser treating them with sincerity, The anxiety felt throughout the that because a musician received the production of some of his plays vices Recreation Club, 9.16 p.m.
April 22-Cafe Restaurant Pari- without discrimination. hoping country at their disappearance was that we could work hand in hand relieved by the news of their dis-money for playing he ceased in New York, which Mr. Page has
facorporated in a book, Mr. Shaw sien ten dance, 4.30 p.m.; dinner to accomplish the National Recovery to-day, at the principal hotel to be a musician.
He was not suggesting for als also claiming 100,000 dollara as dance, 8 p.m in Chichester, whose Manager re- volution..
cognised their photograph in the moment that all sporting players damages. "Quite unexpectedly, some
should become professionals, said newspapers. elements of the Communist Party Both children are extremely reti were of different opinion. They cent as to their advantures, but ap was that professional games had OFFICER'S SUICIDE. tried to disturb the rear and to parently after seeing the boat race aroused interest in the particular discourage our forces when the they went to Brighton, spent the sports in question. This was seen fighting was at its height before night in the open, und turned up by the growth of sport since the capture of Shanghai and Nan- at Chichester on Sunday night. king.
A railway porter took them to the the introduction of professional-
She 5,000 professionals registered in New York The discovery of the "Being entrusted by the Party hotel, where Doria registered her ism. Whilst there were only
correct name and address. with a great responsibility, I can settled the bill with a pound note, England there were over three- body of the night watchman of a not throw my duty over under and on Monday departed, ostensibly quarters of a million amateur skyscraper led to the disclosure of such vexatious circumstances. for Bognor, but went to Brighton, All I have to do is to adhere to my changing another pound note the players registered besides the a sad story of a distinguished Bri-ing at Macão, 11.80 am. -**
thousands who took part in thetish officer falling on evil times. April 27-Annual Hong Kong It transpires that deceased was inter-School Athletic Sports, Happy Valley, game without being registered. formerly Colonel John Brown, who found Ho Professionalism had raised im- gained the D.SO. and was second measurably the standard of In, command of the famous 73rd May Third extra race meeting of the H.K. Jockey Club, Race games in general. It had foster-Canadian Infantry Regiment in GREAT JAPANESE FIRE.
ed interest in them and prompted France, which had been decimated Course, Happy Valley others to take them up. Pro at Vimy Ridge, GIRONE Tokyo, April 21,
ed into mental occupations in New annual meeting, at Exchange There was a great conflagration fessionals had shown everyone. The Colonel, after the wat, drift✨ April 23—Telephone Co.'s second
Bldg., 11 m you will unite yourself strenuous- at Kanazawa, on the West coast how to play and people went to Yorks ly to save the party and the na- of Japan early this morning. see them exercise their skill be- Penniless, he put on and to his April 25 Meeting of all Com cause spectators knew a good career by inhaling gue in a poorly pany Commanders and Officers at tion."
One thousand buildings, including
furnished room
Vollinteer Headquarters, 5.80 p.m. Great Members of the hotels, schools and n hospital game when they saw one
to discuss future training pro There are no The Poor Referee!
Veterans' Society are
gramme of the H.R.V.D. Corps soldier's funeral.
ton:
"I have received comrade Hu Ching-an and duly noted your boy. letter. You have given me a quite clear account of the root of the Iroubles in the present situation as well as the evil intrigues of the Extremista.
"The measures to deal with same as proposed by you are also practicable. You have therefore my highest esteem for your en
MYSTERIOUS.
ESCAPADE OF TWO YOUNG GIRLS.
A VISIT TO BRIGHTON,
London, April 5.
thought
SHAW WINS.
AMERICAN COURT GRANTS:: INJUNCTION,
London, April 7. New York. The Court has-grant-
thusiasm towards the Party and Dis Hunt, aged fifteen, took,
Phyllis Norton, aged 4, both daugh-fessional and business careers Shaw has started legal proceedings
original resolution of sacrificing station.
She returned to Chichester yes
myself for the revolution and to
support the "Three People's Printerday evening.
ciples' in order to console the
spirit of our late Director. In heaven.
"I have again to thank you for
your appreciation and Hope that
The Loyal Unions." A
The above message.(states the were destroyed. "Canton Gazette") was in reply further details--Beuter..... to the following:-
Mechanics Labour Union
of
Kwangtung Revolutionary Workers Joint
Dr. Ashton, but what he did say
Mr. TV Harmon, seconding for the affirmative, referred to the lengths to which profession- allem had gone in America where
TRAGEDY OF A VIMY RIDGE
HERO.
London, April 5.
-War ding,
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Selection, "Iolanthe
van).
(Sulll-
Grand Military
(Rogan).
Tattoo,
Ash-trays,/.
Tobacco Fouches,
Pipe Cleaners, Cigar and
Shadows Before:
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED
IN THE "MAIL."
Entertainments.
April 28 St. George's Day. Dance at Peak Club, 9.15 p.m.
April 20-Concert for Service men at the "Cheer O," Y.M.C.A., Chater Road.
Sports
April 24-Friendly": ping-pong match between South China Ath- letic Asschand With Yan Old Boys' Union, at Wah Yau College play ground, 2 p.m. A
April 24 Firat Extra Race Meet-
H.K.F.C.
* Meetings.EX
April 28-Annual meeting of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, 4 p.m. Lammert's Anctions.
April 25 Tea, coloured waste
General Labour Union of the Military Control Committee,
Kwangtung.
and things seized will be returned When the Unlon has appointed a the game was seldom played for had improved sport and facts Its own sake but for the sake of spoke for themselves. It would
and resin, China Provident Godown reorganising committee.
ters be foolish for the opposition to (No. 16) 11 am Telegraph a report (on the the salaries which pro
say that amateurs could even April 25 Valuable household Federation of Kwangtung. measures taken by the authorities, were willing to pay for stag
hold their own let alone beat the furniture, 27, The Peak, Lugard Oil Workers General Union of at Canton to purge the Kuomin- anything. In certain colleg
professionals in the various Rd., 2.80 p.m. b Kwangtung.
tang of Extremists) to the Cen- profesalon
games This was no reflection on keneous Students Union of Kwangtung.tral Executive and Control Joint more
the abilit of the amateur, be April 22 Lecture on Aerial Students Union of Canton Committee Conference at Nan
took up Survey at H.K.V.D.C. Headquarters, use when a profesalo Women's Movement General king. “
Alliance.
coaches
red
than
VES
get it
eland woi Issue a notification to prohibit professionalism.to grow as Trial of Those Arrested: oppression of the peasatite unions growing The Rugby Union A meeting of Canton's Special by people's militis and rowdies Hockey Union were striving hai Committee (appointed General Labour unions may not be dis Chiang Kai-shek's Loyalista) was solved without the order of the held on Tuesday at Military Special Committee. Headquarters. Present at the The thre
meeting were General Li Chai Hanko
sum, Chen Fu-muk, General Tang Can
Canton
(will
the
to combat this in bar fessionals from their result was that there different: class; of spectators
inly more arorti
or branc
as a mean
hoyed
just as
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April 28 Civil Service Cricket Club Annual dinner Hotel Savor 8p.m
April 24-1
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