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RESTRAIN "LAWLESS CORRESPONDENCE.
ELEMENT.
STOP LABOUR TYRANNY.
ORDERS FROM SHANGHAI
THE POLITICAL INTRIGUES.
HONG KONG A.A. PATROLS.
{TO TBL KDITOR OF THE HỌNG D0 DAILY PRESS.")
Sis, I have read with mach in- terest the Chairman's speech on the occasion of the presentation to Mr. P. M. Hodgson "of a memento (FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.3 in recognition of his five years valu- able service to the Automobile. As- sociation.
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General Li Trai Hain, General Officer Commanding the troops in Kwangtung who DOW visiting Shanghai to consult with General Dhiang Rai Shek, has wired to Can- toa that an important conference of Kuomintang leaders was held recently in the old home of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen in the French Con- cession.
Mr. Sun Fo, son of the late Dr. Sun, however, was not mentioned in the dispatch as one of the twelve present, and this may lead some significance to the late rumour that he was virtually a pri- soner in the hands of the moderates "who are now intriguing against their
former Russian masters.
I quite agree with all that fell from the Chairman's lips except his remarks on the thefts of motor accessories, which have not, as he us believe, entirely would have ceased, for only recently I rubbed of a valuable horn and & like occurrence happened to a near relation of mine also recently.
Was
That the patrols have so far done excellent work noue will deny, but their duty was done during day time when everybody is astir, and thieves have little chance of steal. ing. The thieves choose a rainy night as the most convenient time to execute their work after the
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 11th, 1927.
THE WEEK'S CINEMA NEWS.
THE LATE MR. H. A. CHINA MERCHANTS' : S.N.
CARTWRIGHT.
TRIBUTE FROM ANTI- MUITSAI SOCIETY.
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FOREIGN OFFICERS TAKEN BACK INTO COMPANY'S" SERVICE
PROSPECTS OF EARLY SAILINGS,
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excellent
** WILD WILD SUSAN " AT THE QUEEN'S.
MASSED BANDS PERFORM- ANCE.
[DY OOK FILM CRITIC]
"THE MANTLE OF LINCOLN." authority, says the N.-C. Daily "News of April 8th, that at a meeting
A film star usually begins to of the directors of the China Mer; wane after a certain time, only thes chants' Steam Navigation Co., Ltd, tow really outstanding actors and held on April 4th, it was decided to actress holding their own, but Bébé take back into the Company's sor Daniels has achieved the almost im vice all of the foreign deck and possible. She was a star of some engineer officers whose services were brilliance, who suffered the usual temporarily dispensed with an January 31st, in consequence of the enforced idleness of the Company's fleet owing to military and other seisures of the shipa:
The Anti-Muitsai Society of Hong Kong held its general meeting at the Chinese. Y.M.CA. Hall Saturday afternoon to receive the reports from their officers and, at the same time, to express formally the deep gratitude of the Society and the Chinese in general for the service the late Mr. H. A. Cart wright and the Daily Press had rendered in the cause of the Mu- tani class in this Colony.
to
Dr. Yeung Siu Chuan, vice-presi dent of the Society, in the absence of Mr. J. Morris Wong, president,
According to General Li, the con. Patrols have done their duty for the took the chair; and he was support
ference decided (1) to request. Mr. Chen Tu Hsiao, the head of the
· day, ***.
The best manns for stopping these thefts would be for the patrols to do night instead of day duty.
ed by Mr. C. G. Anderson, Hon. Chinese Bolshevista. in China, to
English Secretary, and Mr. Ngan restrain his comrades from further
Kwan Yu, Hou, Chinese Secretary Having regard to the existing lawlessness pending the settlement
The Chairman, in his opening re of the dispute between the two fac. shelter at Kowloon, it is inadequate tions; (2) to disregard all mandates to the growing needs, and I should marks, said that not only Hong from the Central Executive Com-suggest that an extension of it be Kong but also Canton had made mittee in Hankow which are con- made, as I feet sure that all the Huitani system illegal; but in trary to the party principles; and motorists who have occasion to use practice, the system still prevailed (3) to organize a joint conference it frequently would also like to seo in the Colony. He urged that the in order to heal the split and it so extended to allow more room Society should continue its work for the purpose of proper parking and pointed out that the effectivs. trust the Hong Kong Automobile. Association should take up with the for enforcing the Muitsal Abolition proper authorities.
Ordinance depended a great deal or Enclosing my card and thanking the degree of co-operation received You for the space. Yours faith-from the Chinese public. fally,
We are informed that the scale
eclipse and now the Paramount Company are featuring her again with the inevitable “large salary," Good work will tell even in Holly- wood and both her producer and Miss Daniels are to be congratulat of pay will be that now in force oned on her reappearance. the vessels of the China Navigation. Wild Wild Susan" showing to- Co., but the in the event of that Company everting to the rates day and Tuesday at the Queen's, which obtained previous to the cuts an amusing film which will pass which came into effect on April 1st, away an idle hour very pleasantly. It is the type of story which you the China Merchants' Company will'
can buy on any railway bookstall probably follow suit.
and of which you, will and well thumbed copies on the shelves of
y library. That is to say it is
It will be remembered that when the China Merchants decided to get rid of the services of the junior
light, interesting, amusing and foreign officers in its employ, they were told that they had better seck hardly credible even of that wonder- other employment, as the Company the mechanics of a story don't ful country America! But after all had no desire that they should re-
matter much on a railway journey main out of employment on the
or a wet aftemoon provided the off-chance of the China Merchants'
heroine is as charming as Bébé. resuming mailings. Many of the officers whose services were thus Daniels and the story exciting. dispensed with have since found The scene in the mysterious house other employment, but it is believed is excellently conceived, there is an available for re-employment by the eerie without being horrible, and China Merchants as and when their the denouement comes
surprise. services are required.
Rod le Raque plays the hero. We have seen very little of bim lately which is a pity because he is an excellent actor. There are a num ber of men on the films to-day who
strengthen the unity in the party of cars. This is a subject whichness of the Government measures that the great majority will be Atmosphere of real iuspense it is
In the meantime, it is understood, orders will be given in all districts where moderates" have, a certain amount of influence to halt further labour tyranny and anti-foreign
activities.
Chinese arti-Reds," from "con- versations heard in a number of different circles, generally believe
A VICTIM.
Hong Kong, April 6th 1927.
Y.M.C.A. THANKS.
The report of the Society was presented by Mr. Ngan Kwan Y,
the Hon. Chiness Secretary.
The Company intends resuming sailings in all of its former services as soon as arrangements can be made. Most of the ships that are laid up in Shanghai will be unit for service before considerable work
that the move on the part of Kuo- [TO THE EDITOR OF THE " HONG KONG service of the late Mr. Cartwright has been done on thern, but we |
mintang "moderates" so-called, to Red" domination present further in the party is a good political move for influencing world opinion but
DAILY PRESS.")
"SIR-We are about to send out letters of thanks to all residents who have so kindly responded to our appeal for equipment for the Naval
opened in the Colony.
closing, be paid a tribute to the
then Managing-Editor of the Hong understand that the str. Hainming, Kong Daily Preas who, personally which is probably going into dock and through the paper of which he to-day (April 8th), will be ready to was the Lead, had done so much sail in a very short time. Other Kong and in Great Britain realize the necessity of eading the Muitsai evil by legislative action.
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get over" as the expression is, by a delightful smile and good looks rather as the ladies do; but among the younger men there are one or two, who are beginning to stand out as genuine actors, and Red is
think it has come too late to regain and Military, Y.M.C.A.'s recently to make the British public in Hog vessels will be placed in service as among them.
CoLidence abroad
The appointment of Mr. Tam Ping "Red" in Shan, the foremost China; as Minister of Agriculture in Hankow has
been formally gazetted This shows that the "Reds" are not going to withdraw altogether.
British and American women and children in Canton have been going to Hong Kong since "April 7th in considerable numbers. All foreign managed schools in Canton are now closed for the Easter holidays and
It is possible that in the rush of the opening days equipment was received and the names of the decors mislaid. So we wish to take. this opportunity of thanking all who have, by gift or loan, helped to make it possible for us to open the two centres in time for the incoming
troops.
We are grateful for those friends who are sending regular supplies of papers and magazines; reading matter is always most acceptable and we shall always aced & con- stant supply, not only for the centres but also for the hospitals and other places.
Y.M.C.A. Kowolon, Hong Kong, April 9th, 1927.
moit have decided to continue thein publishing this letter. Yours Thanking you for your kindness holiday indefinitely pending the re-faithfully,
J. H. HUNT, turn to normal conditions in the
Secretary. Southern Capital. The Canton: Christian College may also extend its Easter holidays until further announcement, it is understood, an the junior staff and the outdoor workers are still making things un pleasant for the institution.
Mr. Eau Chien,""Red" Minister of Justice at Hankow. The present Kuomintang leaders in Canton state there was no object in maintaining such an organization.
which he
soon as they can be got ready.
PROPERTY OF PROSCRIBED
ORGANISATIONS. !
MAGISTRATES ADDITIONAL
2.
POWERS.
the
The meeting then rose and stood in silence in honour of the memory of Mr. Cartwright after which Dr. Yeung, the chairman, unrolled an embroidered address stated would be forwarded to Mr. Cartwright together with the sym- The regulations relating to the pathy of the Society in her bereave- prevention of disorder which were
published in
Government The address was inscribed in gold Gazette of January 28th have been on red silk. There were four Chi- amended by the addition of the fol-
the mantle of Lincoln," preceded by nese characters meaning "takinglowing regulation at the end:-
an appreciation of the late Mr. Cartwright's services as champion in the cause
of the freedom of Alaves.
ruent.
It was also pointed out at the meeting by a member of the Society that the Daily Press, was the first newspaper in Hong Kong to print the information from its Chinese correspondent that a public burning Olympic Games in Shanghai next of documents binding Muitanis had August and its athletes are being taken place in Canton following organized for intensive training. They have their headquarters at the the formal repeal of the Muitsai Chinese Y.M.C.A. and the Sun Yat system. Sen University.
The Japanese residents in Canton
Canton expects to be well repre have organized themselves for emergented in the coming Far Eastern gency purposes. Committees on in formation, transportation, food, and other matters have been appointed. The anti-imperialist demonstra tions arranged for April 12th and 10th are to be held, but the local Police have taken precautions to prevent any "Red" and "anti- Red" feld..
MASSED HAND CONCERT. Last night at 9.30 at the Queen's there was another of the excellent Masped Bands Concerts given by the 1st Cameronians and the 2nd K.O.B.B.' The programme com- sisted of both popular and classical music, and the 7th item a selection most from H.M.S. Pinafore was appropriate and greatly appreciat ed. It goes without saying that the pipers gained tremendous applause, and the opening March of Fucik sounded magnificent as played by
6. It shall be lawful for. amassed military bands. magistrate, upon such notice (if any) as he shall think fit, to order to be forfeited any thing whatso- ever, which may appear to belong to any proscribed organisation, whether prescribed before or after and Thursday:
THE WEEK'S PROGRAMME.
QUEEN's :-To-day and Tyesday: Wild Wild Susan," Wednesday "Are Parents
the coming into operation of this People!" A question which most regulation. Any thing so forfeit young people ask, the film answers. ed shall be disposed of in such manner as the Captain Superin- tendent of Police may direct.
The report of the Treasurer All large labour unions in Canton showed that there was a balance that the Society should still con- in sympathy with the Bolshevist
There are some
Movement are appointing delegates of co in hand.
to attend the National Conference 1,030 members on the Society's roll,
All previously reported the "Red" and anti-Red" umita in the tang.
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Hi
Adophe Merizon and Betty Bron- son of Peter Pan fame will show you how, in what proves a most amusing picture. Friday and Satur Government. The aim of the Soday: by special request, "The Big ciety to make the Muitasi system Parade" is to be shown again. The illegal in Hong Kong had been ac- Cameronians were in camp when it complished but nevertheless it was was shown before and many of them thought desirable by the Committee want to see it
Woxto:-To-day and Tuesday: tinue in order to assist those Mui Richard Dix in "The Call of the
Canyon"
story of romance and teal whe night need assistance.
The Committee of the Society for self-sacrifice, on the plains of the ensuing year was elected as fol- Arizona. Wednesday and Thursday: lows:-Dr. Yeung Biu Chuen, James The Ne'er Do Well" Friday and Morris Wong, the Rev. Lee Edu Saturday: "Charley's Aunt." Even shown at the Queen's you will be sure to want to see it again. Syd. Chaplin in the title role has receiv comedy has proved as successful on the screen as on the stage.
Mechanics' Union may have troublescribed Chinese General Labour Society, referred to the steps taken! Yan, Wong Kam Ying, Wat Lok if you saw the film when it was
any time oying to paat grievances. All railway services in Canton were suspended on April ath in order that soane mechanics might join a parade asking for justice to avenge the death of a number of their .com- rides."
of Chinese Labour in Hankow on but it was decided to renew the May 1st under the auspices of the Communists Section of the Kuomia-effort to enrol more members.
Mr. Ngan Kwan Yu's-roport on The officer of the recently pro the work of the Anti-Mnitsai
Federation of Hong Kong are now making their business headquarters to prevent cruelty to Muitsais. It Hing, C. G. Anderson, Ngan Kwan was the desire of the Society that Yu, Hang Tao Fei, Cheng Yun Pao, in Canton. They are trying to per- suade the Canton Foreign Office to (1) there should be a compulsory Wong Sum Kun, Mrs. Ma Ying Pin,
intervene on their behalf and ask that the Federation might be registration of all Muitsai and their Mrs, Ma Wing Chan, Mrs. Ma Yined enthusiastic praise and the restored. The said Foreign Office masters; (2) that all Muitsai, at Tung, Mrs. Yung Ting Shaag, Wong have given profuic promises of help: the age of 18, might on two weeks' Tong, Dr. Chau Wei Cheung, Leung The leaders of the Federation have
STAR-To-day and Tues-las- Kuomintang civil officials in Can- also sent a note about its troubles notice to their masters, depart for Taun Ming, Peter Wong, Fang Ki
their own homes; (3) that all Mui Huang Hein Chao, Leung Chiu The Trouble with Wives." Wed. ton have organized volunteer de-
tani, irrespective of age, might call Ping, Mrs. Yang S. Y. Yung, Lam nesday and Thursday: Richard fence
among themselves. corpa
on the Secretariat of Chinese Afairs Woo, the Rev. Yung. Ting Shan, Dix in that exciting motor film, They report a strength of 1,800,
The Macao Government despatch for relief; and (4) that all masters Mrs. Wong Kok Shuen, Miss Shin The Lucky Devil." Friday and The Chinese Diplomatic Associaed on the 8th inst. a police force
H. Tao, the Rev. Wang Oi Tong, Hospitality. It's real family tion in Canton, an organisation to close the 6th branch office of the failing to register their Mutsai Tak Hing, Fang Ming Kok, Yimson Saturday: Buster Kearton in "Our
Kuomintang set up in Macaderri- should be fried $250. formed soon after the trouble on tory. The reasons actuating the
Woo Yi Tang, Sze San Chi, Lau party Natalie Talmadge (Mrs. Kear- Man Shang, Mies Cathedrine F. Y. ton) Baby Jos (Kearton Junior) Shaki in 1995, was closed by order Macao Government have not been et the Police last Friday. The reported and it is pointed out
Woo, M.B.E., Miss Kotewall, Ng and Buster's father, Joseph "Kear that there are many Kuomintang backers of this Association included branches in Macao which are still
Sze Mei, T. Moffatt, and Mrs. Au ton, all support the famous come not affected. (Continued on next Column).
to the British Labour Party.
MACAO.
Except on the matter of registra tion, most of the suggestions of the Society had been followed by the
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