+
SOVIET
CINEMA SCANDAL.
50 PRODUCERS ON TRIAL FOR CORRUPT PRACTICES.
LOW MORALS AND GREAT WASTE.
There is a great upheaval in Moser moviedon as the result of
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 21st, 1927.
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THE CHINA COAST.
LATEST CHANGES IN OFFICER PERSONNEL.
The following are the latest changes in officer personnet on the China Coast :--
Captain A. von Winkler, of the has gone naster,
a month-so the producer obliging- | Changsha. ly offered to halve it. Further in Changah, is on reserve, quiries elicited the fact that the seruario for the
Captain J. G. Carnaghan, of the M: J. W. Bauoat, chief officer, Wrangelind "Sourhuur, has gone master, Chung,
king.
was still unwritten. That squashed the whole perrposition so the losses TL few thousand were hisuited to dollars.
What Happened To "Mabel." Similar bus more expensive wha
nf a picture called
M. R. B. Peck, chief engineer, Seroton, is on reserve.
M, L. W. Kels, frun
chief engineer,
serve.
has gone Szechuan,
Mr. 1. Bones, from reserve, lins gone Reting chief officer, Tregun Mr. CV. Bishop, chief officer, Kutuo, is on reserve
a scandal of the first magnitude In the next few days in the City Court will begin a series of trials involving 50 or more ex-directors nud prominent members of the per- "Pro. snel af the Gaskino," Jetkino" and "Culkino" who were arrested early last autumn, as the result of an wxperted investiga) the Fate tion of their activitirs, and of a Mabel." The produrer was so waste of money so outrageous that pleased with the first scenario be the Proletkine and Cultking, were received that he immediately hired
the well known composer Milner at | immediately suppressed.
Mr. J. M. Sturgeon, from re- FL writer in the a high salary to produce special According Perestin, the state of affairs din music, and obtained from the Cult-serve, has gone chief officer, Lu- kino an appropriation of 835,000, |. Mr. G. A. R. Powell. from re- closed by the judicial examination
1ឆ Zone second officer, is absolutely Tarredible. To per But as the picture developed the surve
Leesuny
Mr. B. Steffenson, second officer, soms in connection with the movie; srvuarip seemed less satisfactory. business responsible
were: S the producer bought another Suitai, is on reserve. af hen- and longan again. Thro anether, n given and the command
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dreds of thousands of roubles. In addition to unbridled graft there are innumerable cases of nepatisan, abuse of official position and im noraling.
third and a fourth time the whole picture was begun afresh. At this poin the Cultkino called it a day with an expenditure of $100,000 for
De result.
But the pick of the whole basket is the case of a Caucasian pro- paganda film, “Ahrek-Zaoor,” pra- duced for the Gosking by one Belo- dobrof. To find a suitable, loca
Culprits Liable To Executton. in a matter so deeply arousing public interest it is safe to say that "an example will be made," which, means that dozen or g of the principal culprits kill be backy if, fioa. Beladobrof and his wife spent
they escape being shot, because af! State employees their misconduct
ranks as reason.
the Summer of 1925 visiting at the Gosk mu`n expense-the leading re- sorts in the Caucasus, where life is still carefree and gay.
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Mr. W. W. Colquhoun has been appointed temporary second en- gineer, Kutun,
M. J. M. Meikle, chief officer, Lersang, is on reserve.
Mr. T. O. B. Harman, from re has gone thief engine?, Sitai.
Mr. G. Collins, third engineer, Kuiping, is qu reserve.
Mr. B. Svensson, from reserve, has gone third engineer. Kaiping.
Shipping and Engineering.
SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN HONG KONG.
..
FOR MAY, 1927. STANDARD TIME OF THE 120th -MERIDIAN, EAST OF
GREENWICH.
It
Sunrise.
Sunset,
May 21st...
22nd.. 5.41 23rd.
5.41 am
6,58 p.m.
6,59
•
5.43
7.00
24th:
5.10
7.00 1
Hotl
5.40
7.00
Sath.
...40
7.01
27th
.....40
7.01
11
26th.
5.39
7.02
24th
.5.30
7.02 [
30th.
.5.30
7.02
31st .....30
7.03
The forest in writer gives a non-
Finally they decided that the film ber of examples from thousands should be taken nt. three of the of pages of the indictment which gayest resorts Makachkala. Sukkum and Adler, and sent for a commany, If bound up would for a row volumes." of massive
Beginting But the President of the Cooking, August 25th a group of 12 actors Boldalraf, had heard alf about the went to Leningrad to complete & Caucasus, came himself with picture that involved filming the extra cameraman and one extra hale feet. The trip was expect leading woman-in case they were ed to last three days, but on their needed saving, I had beiter be arrival it was found that the teether the spot to answer sule was gent at manos. After a sequent questions, as this is such fortnight's stay in the former capi- an importat and costly film"
The Canarder Aurmuin, which tal de expedition was diverted to
After three months' work the pic- Odessa to fiim the Black Sea fleet
arrived in Liverpool recently, was fure got by, but without making a instead. There it was discover great hit with the Soviet public, the first liner to take the northern ed" that the cameraman had been left at Moscow. A mont& hiter and it led to Belodobrof's down-track home this year. reached Odessa and did his job. The extra cost was $10,000.
in 21
"
She ran
In
Face Covered With Large Red Blotches Cuticura Healed
'My trouble firm started with an itching as that broke out all over by neck. gradually spread to my face which was covered with large, red blotches. The irritation was awful, being much worke at night, and I could not sleep. My face and neck looked so badly that I could not go anywhere.
"I was treated but instead of getting better the trouble kept get- Ung worse. A friend advised Cutl cora Soap and Ointment so I pur- chased some and after the first ap
continued plication I got relief.
the treatment and in a short time I was completely healed." (Signed) Mrs. M. James, 4. Park Terrace, Penrhiewtyn. Neath, S. Wales.
Prevent pimples by datly use of Cuticura Soap, assisted by touches of Cuticura Ointment as needed to soothe and heal. Cuticura Talcumis unexcelled in purity.
› and Olutment sold throughout the SOUP For sample rach free address; 2. How- world. For bery Bona, Ul. 33, Bonnet 4k, Lendon, K. G. L Also for mull weśays with pries
Try the Catleurs Shaving Stake.
CHURCH NOTICES.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, HONG KONG.
MAY 22ND, 1927, 5th Saaday disor
Easter:-
Holy Communion at 3 a.m. Sunday School at 10 am. Matins at 11 am.:-
Evensong
Preacher-Rev. H. Copley Moyle. for the Sick at 12 noon. Litany for
and Baptism at 6p.m.:-
Rev. W. R. Cannell. MONDAY, TOESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, Bre
Bogation Day:
Holy Communion at 7.43 a.m. Empire Day Service on Tuesday at 9
2,271.
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CONSIGNEE NOTICES. HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD, COPENHAGEN.
THE Matorship
"AFRIKA
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are bereby informed that all Goods are their rink being landed and placed into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Holown Co., Ltd., where Delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 26th of May, 1927, at 4 pm, will be subject to Rent
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods ars to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined by Messrs. Andor- sou Aahe on the 24th of May, 1927, at 10 .m.
All Claims against the vessel must be presented be the Undersigued before the 8th of May, 1927, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,
Agents.
Hong Kong, 20th May, 1927.
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THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
FROM
LEITH. MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, 8TRAITS AND PHILIPPINES.
The Steamship "BENLOMOND."
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardona and/or extra bazardons Godowns of the HONG KONG AND KOWLOON WHARD AND GODOWN COMPANY, LTD., whence, and/or from the wharva Delivery may be
obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the
Preacher Rev. Hyde Gorselin, R.X. THURSDAY, Ascension Day, May 26th-Goods ve left the Godowns, and all
Baly Communion at 7:45 am.” --- Mating at 10,15 a.m.
Choral Evensong and Sermon by Rev.
W. B. Carnell at 6.30 p.m.
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UNION CHURCH
(KENNEDY ROAD). SUNDAY SERVICES, May 22nd: - Sunday School at 9.45 am, Morning Service at 10.30 am. :--
Hymns: 19, 401, 457 and 405. Preacher: Rov. F. P..W. Alexander,
Qing Service at 6 p.m. E: 299, 468, 445 and 164 Communion after Evening Service :-
Open to all Christian WEDNESDAY, May 25th, at 8.15 p.m.-- Bolliers and Sailors' Christian As. sociation.
FRIDAY, May 27th, at 9.30 p.m.-Chris- tian Endeavour Meeting and Social
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Hoar,
MACDONNELL ROAD, BELOW BOWEN ROAD TRAM STATION. SUNDAY SERVICE, May 22nd, at 11.15)
fall. He had discovered" a new through a huge erfeld which ex- female star in the person of antended from 50 to 60 miles.
own spred record in her own run A man named Kopchinski, born exceedingly plump Caucasian, So spite of this, the daranie brake hor
from Ralifax to Queenstown, a dis- FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, at Odessa, was neninated as the fat Askartva, Irought ber hack to bead of the first Kingfabrik," the blood-thirsty picture of the days of
Moscow and produced her
taner of 2,284 miles, which shr
SCIENTIST. He promptly Moscow Goskino.
The covered in 6 days, I hours and 37 decided to produce a great film of van the Terrible, called the Odessa underworld called The Serf's Wings," which is now being minutes.
shown abroad. The picture was Cafe Fankeni," which is a weed ja village near Moscow Arated tangh resort. Kopchinski managed to get all his relations, where the artists carried on in such acquaintances and girl friends into a manner as not only to shock their neighbours but to cost of 858,00g, proletarian the picture at But the result was such a hopeless; reach the ears of high authority. mess that nothing could be shown. Belodohraf visited Miss Askarova When his superiors remonstrated every evening in an expensive nuto- mobile, and, is reported, so to have with Kophiuski he answered:
conducted himself that one fine day
and be disappeared and was seen no more save by jailers
JL
I have done my best, but being a tinker by profession know little about imovie technique."
Another Projetkino picture was planned to deal with the defent of General Wrangel by the Reds. An extensive staff was engaged and after much discussion the cost of the picture was fixed at $400,00%, This seemed too high-it must be remembered that lassia is a desper ately pour country where the aver age workman's wage is around $30
examining magistrate.
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AT THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO.
ADDRESS
Chung.
---
...
FROM Shanghai ...Antokeiboka ...Kobe
Bercovitz Pechatkin Tamasarki Fungsick ...Kobe
eases of AT THE EASTERN EXTENSION,
AUSTRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH CO.
forestie reparts many violence winst women artists, a notable one relating to a company, which were to have taken two pic Cares in north-eastern Siberia at a total cost of $12,000. Actually they returned with 400 metres of useless film after wasting three months and $35,000.
ANDRESS Flourist... Faidizing
FROM ...Adelaide ...New York Dr. Naida, Gresaon St...Bingapore Tydol
.. Shanghai Wakefield Leverett ...Naw Fork
MR. MACDONALD SNUBBED. Donald's other supporters were men HONG KONG METEOROLOGICAL
1.L.P. DOES NOT WANT HIM. Eurys Hughes,
TOO MODERATE.
little known in the movement.
Mr. Fenner Brockway and 31. two advanced Socialist journalists, explained that the cause of the executive's notion was Mr. MacDonald's recent de- claration that the advanced policy LEICESTER.
of the ILP was no longer prac. There is now an acute division in tical polities, and the decision of the executive was eventually en- the Socialist Party.
The Independent Labour Party,dorsed by a majority of 312 to 114.
Mr. MacDonald's position as party which until the advent of the Cou-
was the Left Wing of leader will become increasingly dif munista Socialism, has decided that Mr. Geult, following the ostentations de- Ramsay MacDonald is too moderate parture of Mr. Wheatley from the It is evident that for them and declined for the first front bench. thue for many years to nominate there are others anxious to step him as treasurer of the Socialist into bie shoes. Parts or even as delegate.
Comrade Wheatley.
It may be, of course, that soine Mr. Wheatley was here making other body his own local Socialist the most of his chances along with Party at Aberavos, for instance, a number of other. Clydeside me will nominate him, and that their hers, whose fiery speeches are more votes will retain for hir the post to the temper of the I.L.P. Confer but the low to his pride and presence than the House of Continous tige remains, for it was as a mem- Mr. Maxton, who is recognised in of the 1 that he started Parliament as the ablest member ber his political career, and in Leicester of this hand, presides at the confer
that he first came into prominence.
The decision was taken at the annual delegate meeting of the I.L.P., held here, and it was to large extent foreseen, since the national administrative council, the
.ence.
Maxton's "Hot Air."
Mr. Maxton was wildly cheered for the declaration that the party should make an immediate deind for an all-round increase in wakes
executive corps of the 1.L.P. of 20 per cent. He also demanded
their annual report recommended
REGISTER.
Hong Kong Observatory, May 20th.
Previons Un Dato On Dale
Day
st
at.
at 2 p.m. & 8.3. ¥ p,m
Barnmater...
77 Humidity... Temperature
Wind-
Direction Force
20.63 29.86
29.87
85
75
78
96
89
N
SBE
ទ
7
2
Weather ... อ
OR
OD
2.14
2.37
Bain ...
0.00 Bighest open-air Temperature, 19th: 85 Lowest open-air Temperature, 20th: 75
B-Blue sky; O-Cloudy; D- Drizzle; F-Fog; L-Lightning; MMist; O-Overcast; P-Passing showers; Q-Squalis; -Bain; T- Thunder.
HONG KONG TIDE TABLE, From May 21st to 27th, 1927.
Week
Date of
Month.
HIGH WATER.
Hong
Kong
Standard
Time.
A.
LOW WATER.
Hong
Kong
Standard
Timu.
Height.
Hoight.
·8.1}, --
p.si
Subject: SOUL AND BODY," Wednesday Evening Meeting at 5.30.
Heading Room at above address, open Mooday and Friday, 10a.m. to 12 Noon; Tuesday and Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.
The Public in cordially invited to attend the services and visit the Reading Room.
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NOTICE TO-CONSIGNEES.
"ELLERMAN" LINE.
FROM EUROPE.
THE Steamship
"CITY OF KOBE"
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of Holt's landed at their risk into the hazardous Wharf, whence Delivery may be obtained. No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda
left the Godowns, and ■}] have Goods remaining undelivered after 2414
will be subject
All
Rent
192 against the Steamer must
be presented to the Undersigned on or before 31st May, 1927, or they will not be recognized
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hears of 10.45 sm. and Noon, within the Free Storage period of One Week,
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK LINE, LTD., General Agente. Hong Kong, 18th May, 1927.
(4837
HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.
HE Stemmahip
TH
TIRPITZ
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by ber are hereby notified that all Gooda are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Go- downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence, and/or from the Wharves, Delivery can be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all remaining undelivered after 22nd May Chaios mgat reach us by 29th
will be subject to Bent May, 1997, or they will not be recognized.
Gooda 5. . . . 8.4
the nomination as delegates to the the emancipation of the Chinese; t. 21 m 1 2338m 4 32 Annual Labour Party meeting of closer association with the coloured
Mr. F. W. Jowett and Mrs. Annie, d Dellan, the latter the wife of prominent Glasgow Socialist.
812 Votes To 114.
Cause
0
6
mll 15 7 21 7 30 10 and their joint organisation races,
Bun, 22 m 8 887m 5 with Western workers in the
૭ ૨ – 70
8 34 al 1 of solidarity. The LLP is to not
Mon. 28m 4 3499m 488 1 1966
1941 19 as a check on the use of British
Great Britain, Tues. 245 1942) China.
5 19 142 7 7 troops in
996 6 2 10 44 * 1 8 according to Mr. Maxton, is to dia- arm immediately, whatever other Wed. 255 Gb 46m10 349 Powers do, as an example to the
4 14 5 9 11 38 14 Thur. 26 m 6 250 mll 88 world.
Mr. MacDonald's fow friends chal- leaged this recommendation, and the matter was fought out at a private session. Mr. Shipwell, the
The number of delegates to the ex-Socialist Minister of Mines. sup- ported the reference back of the conference is the smallest in recent Fri, recommendation, but Mac. years.
Mr.
All damaged Packages will be aramin- od by Moars. Gouldard and Douglas (Marine Surveyors) at 10 a.m. on the 21st May, 1997.
by
5 89.7
27
6 585 6m 0 24 1 b
6 5 0 0 50 38
No Fire Insurance will be effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned
JEBBEN & Co.,
Agouts, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 18th May, 1927. (4928
Goods remaining andelivered fler the 27th instant, will be subject to Bent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 10th June, 1927, or they will not be
Fenognised.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods Ate o bo loft in the Godowns, where the 27th they will be mined on instant, at 10 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., LTD
Agente
Hong Kong, 20th my, 1927. [4942
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
STEAMER FOR STRAITS, COLOMBO, AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITER BANEAN PORTS & LONDON.
TuлOUGH BILL OF LADING ISSUED FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL, AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
HK Steamship
THE
"NYANZA"
carrying Captain L. M. GORDON, His Majesty's Maile, will be despatched from this Port on or about WEDNES- DAY,THE 257H MAY, 1927, at DAYLIGHT, taring Passengers and Cargo for the above Forte.
Silk, Valuables and Tea for Italy, France and London (under arrange- will be transhipped at Bombay
ment)
into the Mail Steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London.
Parcels will be received at this Office antil Noow, the Day before Bailing, The contents and value of ail packages must be declared.
For further Particulars, Apply to-- MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
Agente. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1927.
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INCLUDING
HUGO STINNES LINIEN
COMBINED FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE. CABIN CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR 50 PASSENGERS. FARE FROM HONG KONG TO GENOA¬£73, 0°. 01.
OUTWARD
M.S.
Sailings from Europe for Shanghai and Japan :-
RAMSES" (HAL) M.S." ERMLAND" (11.5&L..).... M.S.. "VOGTLAND "(ILA.L.)
M.S. MUENSTERLAND "(H.St.L)...
HOMEWARD.
due here on or about the 1st June due here on or about the 11th Juno dne bere on or about the 1st July due here on or about the 14th July
Sailings for Europe via Manila, Singapore,
Colombo & Port Said :-
a S.S. "TIRPITZ" (BSL)
S.S. PREUSSEN" (HA.L.)... sailing from here on or about the 10th June sailing from here on or about the 22nd June M.S. RAMSES" (H.A.L.).... sailing from here on or about the 9th July M.S."ERMLAND" (H.3L)...... sailing from here on or about the 12th July
* Calling at Rotterdam and Hamburg.
I Culling at Genos, Kotterdam and Hamburg.
a Calling at Cenon, Marseilles, Rotterdam and Hamburg.
For Freight, Passage and further Farticulars please apply to
JEBSEN
1% fodder Street..
& CO.
M.M.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
Tol. C. 2225.
LIGNES COMMERCIALES (CARGO BOATS).
Monthly Sailings direct to HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM, DUNKIRK
B/MIN"
15th June.
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4.6. LT. ST. LOUBERT-BIE" nue to arrive from DUNKIRK, LONDON,
HAVRE about the 25th May.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS (MAR SERVICE)
Bailings from Marseilles,
Kong & Bailing for Shanghai and Japan.
Art, at Hong
Steamers.
Hong Kong for Sailings from
Marseilles.
ATHOS II
D'ARTAGNAN
A ...A
24th May
ANGERS
B
PORTHOS
...AL
SPHINX
...A
22nd April 6th May 20th May
24th May 7th June 21st Juno
21st June
5th July
19th July
3rd June
5th July
2nd Aug.
PAUL LECAT ...
A Class at Class 99. Od. Od. 4 STEAMERS/2nd
Through
7th Juno
RATES OF PASSAGE MONEY TO MARSEILLES (including Table Wine and Free Doctor's Attendance),
BOLAS at Class...£ 85. On OL 61. 06. Od. £ 70, od, od STARS and
of Europe, Tickets to London and Leading Towns Accommodations reserved in the Trains at Marseilles. (Sailings subject to alteration without notice). For fu 1 Particulars, apply to
Cie. des MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, Telephone: Central 740.
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