A DEVELOPMENT SCHEME.
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN
KWANGTUNG.
BUT WHERE IS THE MONEY?
HOLIDAYS AND PARADES
LAST WEEK.
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C.N.C. OFFICERS.
11ONG KONG OFFICERS' GUILDS SUPPORT STRIKE POLICY.
STRIKE NOTICE. EXPIRES
JUNE 30th..
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 20th, 1927.
June unless their demands be satis-
Combined meeting of the China Coast Officers' Guild and the- Marine Engineers Guild of China was held here yesterday, when the [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDEST.] Resolutions passed as the previous meetings in Shanghai and Hong Mr. Chen Yao Tso, a brother-in-Kong, to cease work on the 30th law of Mr. Wang Ching Wei, a leader of the Hankow faction infied, were confirmed, Chinese polities, is still activa in Canton. Mr. Chen is holding the post of acting Commissioner of iteconstruction and has just drawn up a Canton development scheme: - Que supposes he must have done it
MORRISON HILL BLASTING.
CHINESE WHO WAS KILLED
190 FEET AWAY. ·
JURY'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFEGUARDING PUBLIC.
The inquiry conducted by M R.
E. Lindsell, sitting as Coroner, with a jury, concerning the death of a Chinese who was killed during blasting operations at Morrison Hill to being struck by a piece of rock at a distance of 100 feet from the explosion was concluded on Saturday morning at the Central Magistracy.
The present state of affairs in regard to the matter of contention between the deck officers and en- Kineers and the, China Navigation Company, is therefore that the threatened strike by the officers at The end of this month will take as a pastime, for he does not say vince, unless' steps towards a settle, Sharp Street. where the money needed is to come from. He suggests repair work town are made in the meantinio.
The only reply received from the Company, subsequent to the letter
the three leading railways involving an expenditure of 8885,000. He also estimates that $15,000,000 will open four province-wide highways and that $35,000,000 would cover the 'cost of some, essential 'couservancy works. Of course all this may be rue, but until there is renl government in Cuulon, it is unlike
DUTIES ON LIQUOR.
THE LOCAL CINEMAS.
BILL TO ENABLE SECRET- AND SUDDEN INCREASE.
"SEVEN SINNERS" AT THE QUEEN'S.
A PRECEDENT FROM CEYLON, **THE STORY OF THE THREE
KINGDOMS" AT THE WORLD.
Wag
[DY QUR FILM CRITIC.]
2" Seven. Sinuers,” a Warner Bros. the production is showing at Queen's today. A crook play or film, like a crook story, is generally a doubtful proposition: that is say it may be really thrilling or it may be merely confused and dult, "Seven Sinners certainly belongs to the former class though it is not'; in the first ranks of the thrillers with "The Bat" and the " Mystery Club."
The Government Gazette contains the draft of a Bill which it is proposed to introduce inte the Legislative Council shortly. The Bill is intituled an Ordinance to protect the revenue of the Colony,
In the Ojects and Reasons" it is stated:--
1. When the liquor duties were raised last October the absence of a simple procedure for secretly and suddenly increasing the rale of
Attention was felt. duty had been dealt with in a general drawn to the fact that this problem way in the Ceylon Ordinances and Mr. H. Dunnys watched the t was decided to adopt some Procedings on behalf of Sang Lee.similar provision here. The pre- The Chinese in question was kill-sent Ordinance, which is based on Ordinance No. 33 of 1021 of the
The story in brief is that 11 ed on June 2nd while standing in Ordinanses of Ceylon, is the out
come of that decision. It is obvious palatial country house, a typicat Dr. A. Cannon, who made a post-that the more secretly and suddenly film mansion, having been left a duty be imposed, or raised in vacant by its owner the private mortem examination, said death was primarily due to fructure revenue losing through clearance police who were detailed to guard
Lion for a higher rate of duty.
becomes at obce the renderORS in which it was asked to signify of the skull and lacerated brain, from bond, ole, made in prepara it have gend on strike. The house
secondly Lo shock mid
2. The scheme of the present for most of the crooks of the, dis (a) its consent to submit the dis-and
haemorrhage. The flesh in the re- Ordinance is to give the Governor puré to an adjustment board in ac- cordance with the terms of thegion of the temple was torn away. power to impose or alter duties, trict. First enter a smart young ete, in anticipation of the passing couple who are progressing finely arbitration agitement of May,
by the Legislative Council of an
when they are interrupted by the Ordinance or resolution bringing 1916; or, alternativify (1) its do-
a dressing gown, in the new duties or rates of duties crook hero in in an ordinary and permanent way. whom they take for a member of vision to restore the salaries' to the
rejected by the Legislative Council the order expires, the previous pori- tion in restored, and the excess duly collected is refunded. In any event the order cannot remain in force for a longer period than four months.
that
Death must have been instan- Laneous.
The Coroner: The injuries were
rate, the less risk, there is of the
ly that any such suggestions will previous level, as well as to refund consistent with deceased having the Ordinance or resolution is the household. The young gentle- |
the salary perectilage deducted get much further than the paper
Ap+ily 1927, has been_a on which they are written. Many opponents to the Hankow political letter from Messis. John Swire aud faction are trying to have Mr. | Sons, London, contraverting the Wang's brother-in-law removed from guilds statements.
fice, in order to nominate for his post, Capt. Chan Chak, graduate uf Whatapos Naval Academy.
There were a number of holidays! Th Canton last week and many workers and students paraded, but without any clear idea of what the parades were, for. Thursday was the anniversary of the late Dr. Sun's forced departure from Can tou by a coup detat af General Chen Chiung Ming. On Friday Chiang Kai
Shek's
Buccessfai
PIRMS IN BANKRUPTCY.
DEEKJAL NOTICES IN THE
** GOVERNMENT GAZETTE."
Notire is given In Die Govern- ment Gazette that a general meeting of Harper & Company, Ltd. will be held at the office of the Liquida for Mesurs. Lowe. Bingham and Matthews, Chartered Bank Build-
en struck on the head by a flying fragment of rock ?
Witness: Yes. Addressing, the jury, the Coroner said he thought they would agree with him that a verdict of "death by misadventure" must be return- ed. There, was no evidence to show that the foreman in charge of the blasting operations was guilty of gross or criminal negligence. Erid- ence had been given that there was always the danger of pieces of rock lying out, as in this instance. If the jury were satisfied that there no priminal negligence then, a verdict of they would return "accidental death," but this would
was
3. The Ordinance is not confined to liquor duties but is made per feetly general so as to include all forms of revenue.
MISS TSE LOTM LAN.”
CHINESE SINGER AND DANCER.
AT THEATRE ROYAL TO. MORROW EVENING.
not dear them from adding any
Miss Tse Lo Lua, better known recommendation with regard to 28 "Miss Violet," a singer and
arek-on-Shandung-was-celebratel jug, 2, Queen's Rond Central, Hong future blasting in that vicinitydancer well known in Hong Kong
and Saturday and Sunday were "observed as the second anniversary of the Canton Hong Kong anti- imperialist boycott.
Friends of the family of the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen do not like some of the recent South China Press reports that Madame Sun Yat Sen (formerly Miss Regina Soong and second wife of the late Kuomintang Chief) and her, step son, Mr. Sun Fo, are new practically prisoners in Hankow. Far from this being the case, it is said that Madame Sun is now active in organizing | Red Cross service for the wounded troops in Honan, Hupch, and Hudian, and she has written to her numerous friends in Canton and
man ungallantly runs away while the girl twins the tables-on-cróuk number 3. At this moment enter Nos. 4 and 5 who are certainly old enough to know better, and who pos as friends of the owner of the house who have come to Jook after it during his absence. But our heroine rises to the occasion and amouices herself and No. 3 as the housekeeper and butler, No. i who has meanwhile slipped in again adopts the role of cook. Here the fun and excitement really begins, with these. five persons all snspecting and watching each other, and all posing as being innocent, so that the entrance of the last two crooks is merely a device to streng then the mechanics, of the story.
Who wins this seven sided- cat-
finale you must see for yourself at the Queen's where we can promise. you a good entertainment of the light order.
Kong, on July 18th. 1997, at noon, The Coroner suggested that the and Canton, is to give a perform-and-mouse game with its romantic for the purpose of having the ac-jury might consider the suggestion nee at the Theatre Royal to or count of the Liquidator," showing of Mr. G. S. Brown (an engineer the manner in which the winding of the P.W.D., who gave evidence at |
row evening, beginning at 9.15, This young performer is only 11 up has been conducted and the pro- the last hearing) that iron plates years of age, and has been sing perty of the Company, disposed of, might be fixed to prevent rocking and dancing since she was nine. laid before such meeting, and of from flying out. This had not so hearing any explanation that may far been tried. be given by the liquidator, and to pass the following extraordinary resolution, wit. :---
&
That the books, necounts and documents of the Company, and pf the Liquidator thereof be retained by the Liquidator, be undertaking to destroy, the same at the expiration of five years from the dissolution of the Company.
A first and Bnal dividend. is intended to be declared in the mat- Hong Kong, suggesting that worker of the Yee On firm, of No. 37, Jervois Street, ground floor, Vic of mercy and relief, having nothing: to do with politics, should be taria, in the Colony of Hong Kong, initiated. At least, Madanie Sun adjudicated bankrupt on the 11th
is sincere and conscientious in her patriotic service to her country, and has sacrified much, as those who know her will hot deny, for the which the late Dr. Sun
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had at heart. Madame Sun is an influential figuro in Kuomintang politics in Hankow and she believes that the Hankow régime in the true legacy of the movement founded by Jer late husband.
There are no important members
day of June, 1927.
A first and final dividend of $3.40 per cent, has been declared in cotinection with the bankruptcy
After a brief retirement, the jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure."
The jury were of the opinion that the putting into position of iron plates was impracticable in view of the tremendous amount of blasting taking place in the vicinity. They offered as an alternative suggestion that as traffic would in any case- have to be stopped during blast ing operations temporary canvas the screens should be erected at
to Besides being able present northern and southern Chinese con-
:
THE STORY OF THE THREE KINGDOMS.
tributions, she is also accomplished in foreign numbers.
"The Story of the Three King- Apart from being a clever singer doms" showing this week at the and dance she is an accomplished World at the 2.30 and 7.15 perfor-
also mances is the first film independ instrumental musician, and paints. Like a good many modernently produced by the Chinese, and Chinese girls she has a rather un- asual feminine accomplishment in deals with traditional history. a knowledge of both Chinese and cannot be judged by the amo foreign boxing.
standards as the Hollywood produc-
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Of late she has been travelling through Chakiang, Kiaugsi, Kwang-tion, but it hne a very great in-
costumes are accurate in every si and Fukien, and she is shortly terest of its own. The settings and to go to the Straits Settlemente.
"Miss Violet" has contributed detail and the stagecraft is in mouths of the adjoining streets, to the success of many charitable such as Sharp Street during such shows, and received many gifts any cases supreme. It is certain blasting operation to prevent from notable Canton leaders, in a film which everyone who is in. fragments of rock from blowing cling Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, terested in things Chinese should Mr. C. C. Wu, and General Tan sre, but you will be disappointed through to the strects concerned. Yen Kui. She is especially remark if you are among the number of able for her singing of the tragical
of Leung Kat Son, alias Leung- The Coroner intimated that he Tso Tang, alias Leung Shum would forward the suggestion to Tuk, trading as the Tai Hing the proper quarter.
6rm, No. 115, Connaught Road,
West.
THE CHARGES FOR NEXT YEAR.
In the Matter of The Cheong Yue FEES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS.
Steamship Company, Limited. (In Voluntary Liquidation). On Monday, June 20th, 1927, and on any subsequent day during office hours, final payment at 8243 per
of the late Dr. Sun Yat Son's share will be made at the office of family now associated with Canton. | the above-naged Company. Mr. T. V. Soong, a brother-in-law
of Dr. Sun, although allowed to
The Government Gazette contains a notification that on and after January 1st, 1928, the fers payable monthly in advance at the under- mentioned Government Schools will be at the fallowing rates:- Queen's College and King's College, Classes I.
to
806
Classes IV. VIII. Ellis Kadoorie
retain his membership in the Can- In the meantime, several Kuomin ton Administrative Council, has tang leaders in Canton are attack- been dismissed from his post asing Mr, Sun Fo and Mr. Wang Kuomintang Vinancial Minister. Ching Wei and demanding the re-inge, Dr. H. H. Kung, another brother-moval of their names from the Kuomintang and from all commit- in-law who had the position of tees. The accusation is that these Kuomintang Minister of Industry two gentlemen are pro-Japanese left the City on April 18th last. and find approved the landing, of
Japanese troops in China.
Students at the Canton City Normal School have joined a fow
The Chinese Seamen's Union in. Canton is still agitating for a boy-" cott against British va sols touching Hong Kong. The views of Chinese
seamon
60
School, Taumati School and Wan- tesi School...... Belilios Public
School for Girls 20
unruly students of the Pui Chingis & orie Baptist Academy who are at vari- ance with their principal. The
per annum.
School for In- dians and Gap Road School ... 24 in Tiontain, Shanghai, Normal School students have de-
Кві The difference between the above Swatow,manded the arrest of Mr. Wong
rates and these previously in force, Amoy, and other ports are being Ming, principal of Pui Ching, allegare understood to be as under:
Ningpo, Hong Kong,
sounded, and it is expected that ng that some weeks ago he dismiss.
ed student on account of the latQueen's College,
the whole matter will be decided tor's identification with the Kuomin Class I. to Class on or soon after June 8th, when tang. According to the Pui Ching
here will be a conference of union representatives from those porta.
(Continued on next Columa.)
VII...... 800 per annum.
a student Ellis Kad oorio Academy authorities, member of the Kuomintang was dis
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tion.
missed for cheating in an examina-Yaumati School....
Wantuni Sohool
30 30
30
Cantonese song "Burying of How-those who only like films after the ers by Miss Jade," and a song by Hollywood formula. Queen Mino Fei of the Emperor Tang Ming Wang'a time.
Bookings for the performance, to be given by Miss. The Lo Lan and her, talented company, can be unde at Moutrie's, at $3, 82 and $1. Service men in uniform will be ad mitted at half price to the 39 and $1 seats.
THE POLICE RESERVE.
THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.
of
the Peace.
THE WEEK'S PROGRAMMES.
Queen's.
To-day: "Seven Sinners." Tues- day and Wednesday: A Zane Grey story called "The Thundering Herd" in which Indians and n buffalo stampede are shown in a wonderful setting. Thursday to Saturday: "Held by the Law." A murder mystery story by the author of "The Thirteenth. Chair."
World.
H.E. the Governor has made the
To-day: Clothes make the following appointments to the
Pirate, with Dorothy Gish ag the Hong Kong Police Reserve:-
wife of captain of a pirate ship. To he Adjutant, with rank and Tuesday and Wednesday: This title of Deputy Superintendent Woman," the story of a musical Police (Reservo)-G. B. genius played by Ireno Rich, with Hartford, D.SO., Commander, Richardo Costez as hero. Thurs Royal Navy (Retd.), Justice of day to Saturday: The Heritage.
of the Desert.' A Zane Grey story To be Honorary Commissioner of which tells of a fight between Police (Reservo)-Te'o Seen honest pioneers and bad men of the Wan, LL.D., Justice of the desert. The Story of the three Peace.
Kingdoms everyday at 2:30 and To be Assistant Superintendent of Police (Regervo) and be in command of the Chinese Com- pany, Hong Kong Police, Re- servo F. C. Mow Fung, Justice of the Penco.
7.15.
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Star. To-day: "Charlies Aunt." Tues- day and Wednesday: The Pony Express," a romantic story of the To be Medical Officer, Police days of the American Civil War.. (Reserve), and be attached to Thursday to Saturday: "Prisoners The adventures of the Chinese Company, Hong of the Storm." Kong Police Reserve G. Ha miner in the Canadian back. Thomas, M.D., B.S..
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