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MARSHAL LI TSAI HSIN INTER- VIEWED.
REASONS FOR NORTHERN VISIT.
ON FRIENDLIEST TERMS WITH CHIANG KAI SHEK.
FILMING CANTON.
ALL THE OFFICIALS TO POSE.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.)
CANTON, April 18th Mr. William C.. Ferreira, mation
Inter- picture producer of the
Photoplay Producing 'national
Limited. Honolulu, Company,
"CAPTURE OF PEKING NOT Hawaii, arrived in Canton yester
FAR DISTANT?"
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 20th, 1928.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL'
MEETING.
"
CHINESE TEMPLES ORDIN
ANCE POSTPONED.
The meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon
this time was chiefly occupied answering the questions put
ge-
to
the
Pollack, KC, and the Hon. MJ. Owen Hughes
COUNTERFEIT COINS?
YAUMATI WORKSHOP
RAIDED.
put forward proposals for the con- struction of a reservoir to supply the settlement with water, for a water Bushing system and for the trees, gardens, lawns, etc., which were essential to the scheme. The then Director of Public Works pointed out that these proposals were uneconomienl and anid that the settlement would be supplied in due course from the Shing Mun Water: MOULDS AND CHEMICALS. works. Mr. Ede, however, pressed his point, and after discussion the Governor-in-Council agreed that he should be allowed to construct a reservoir for the Kowloon Tong as a result of a police raid at No: scheme on the clear understanding 358 Portland Street, Yaumati, ap-
ponsibility in the matter and assurI-
to the Kowloon Tong scheme is
A Chinese who had been arrested
defective, the blame, for auch defect feit coins,
day morning for the purpose b/cupied less than ten minutes and that the Government took no rest peared before Mr. W. Schofield at taking moving pictures of all the
ined no liabilities in respect of it the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday (PROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT, interesting places in Canton as well
In these circumstances it is clear on the charge of being in posses as of all the high officials of the Government by the Hon. Sir Henri that, if the existing, water supply sion of moulds for making counter-i Canton Government. Upon arrival, the Hawaiian visitor was escorted to the Sun Yat Sen University and shot" Mr. Tai Chi Tau, Chan- cellor of the University. Pictures of many of the professors and in; structors as well as of the buildings of the University were also taken After this Mr. Kok Fook Yim, who acted as guide, took the visitor to
CANTON, April 19th. The Chinese Press to-day prints an interview given by Marshal Li Tai Hsin to Canton pressmen re- garding the Marshal's recent mission to Nanking. The interview throws a considerable light on the present political situation in Central China,
and on the policy of the Kwantung Administration. The following is a
The questions asked by Sir Henry Pollock and the answers gives by the Colonial Secretary were as fol-
lows:
·
Representation Of Kowloon, Q-Will the Government can- sider the advisability of making re- presentations to the Right Honour able the Secretary of State for the
rests on the Kowloon Tong Estate Company, which should take steps to remedy it by negotiating with the Government for connection with the Shing Hun Waterwork
Playgrounds For Kowloon. Q-With the Government utilize. one of the strips of Government land abutting on Salisbury Road as a play-ground for Kowloon child ten? Will the Government also in
Inspector Fallon prosecuted and said that with four Chinese detec tives he raided the premises in question. He told a Chinese deteo tive, Lai Sui, to enter the building by the front whilst he entered frout the rear. Just as he had entered and had begun to hearch the pre- mises, he received a call from the
free translation from the Chinese places of historie interest in the Colonies with reference to the con. 1.quire into the possibility, of various Chinese detective, Lai Sui, and atitution of this Council being unbuilt-on pieces of land abutting going through the building found
Press;-"
on this
amended in order to permit of Kow loon being represented Council?
A.-H. E. the Governor proposes to discuss the question of the com position of the Legislative Council with the Secretary of State daring his approaching visit to England.
city, including Yellow Flower Hill, Central Park, Government House, "Marshal Li, as your recent trip the Aviation College at Tai Sha to Nanking was avowedly for the purpose of confering with Marshal Tau, and some of the pagodas. · Chiang Kai Shek on plans for the In an interview with the repre consummation of the National Resentative of the Daily Press, Mr. volution, may we know something about your mission to Nanking and Ferreira stated that he was sent to the policies of both the Nationalist the Far East, especially to Nation Government at Nanking and Kwangalist China. by the International tung Administration ?
Photopiny Producing Co., Ltd, a Chinese enterprise in Honolulu. Hawaii. His purpose he said, was to get, through the camera,
A. The provision of a glimpse of the Canton Government and its work. The pictures taken nier at the end of Nathan Road is here will be sent back back to Hono-impracticable lulu and the United States.
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"My recent trip to Nanking," replied the Marshal."was to re- port to the Nationalist Government
on
both the civil and military situation of the Province and to formulato in confercacs with the Nationalist Government a policy for the reconstruction of Kwang tăng. Marshal Chiang as well as the members of the Nationalist Government, realizing the realities of the situation, most heartily agreed with the recent external as well as internal policy of the Pro vincial Administration."
The interviewer asked: "The Northern Military Expedition has already been launched and reports of its signal successes are pouring
its latest developments?"
+
Continuing, the visitor said that he had first gone to Nanking, to take a series of pictures of Marshal Chiang Kai Shek. But just before he got to Nanking, the Marshal left for the front Ho further stated that he was much impressed with the constructive and progres sive work of the Canton regime. He hopes to-day to get pictures of Marshal Li Tani Hain, Dr. Chu
on Nathan Road being temporarily used for the purposes of children's play-grounds?
the defendant and the detective. They searched the 'place and dis-" covered a basket of charcoal, moulds for making counterfeit
4.Pending its use by the Gov- ernment for other purposes, a amall area can be reserved as a child- ren's playground at the junction of coins, files, and 3 battles containing Salisbury and Middle Roads. There liquid and solids. The solids were is, however, in the opinion of the in the form of powder. These AT- Government, no area at Tsimshatsui
в'его scattered QYEE the which is really suitable for per- ticles manent reservation as a children's verandah. He asked the defendant play ground: and none of the whom the articles belonged to, and developed area adjoining Nathan Road appears to be suitable for where they came from, and the de- conversion to "children's play-fendant answered that he got them grounds. public
from a friend in Canton who had recently returned to that city,
Public Pier At Nathan Road. Q.- the construction of a public pier at the end of Nathan Raad is impracticable, will the Gor- ernment favourably consider the erection of a public pier at the end of Jordan Road 1
The construction of a vehicle and passenger ferry pier at the end of Jordan Rond is under consideration and until the questions concerning the proposed vehicular ferry have been decided, no further answer can be given.
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Among the articles found during the search were eight rent receipts. which were not in the name of either the defendant or of the
Memorial To Sir Paul Chater, Q: Will the Government con- sider the advisability of a simple granite Memorial being erected on the Praya Wall, hetween Queen's Pier and the Star Ferry Wharf, in
woman who lived in the house, and order to commemorate the fact that the late Sir Paul Chater was the originator of two important Re who is supposed to be the wife of clamations on the South side of the the defendant. The defendant had Harbour, namely, one from the Royal Naval Tard Westward to also admitted that he was the prin West Point, and the other from the cipal person of the household.
As the contents of the five bottles Point?
in. May we know something about Chao Hsin, Mr. Wu Tch Shing, and Kowloon Residents' Association in/Royal Naval Yard Eastward to East
Wuhan has decided to despatch other official personages of the Can-regulation in the vicinity of the Star to Sir C. P. Chater is in the E.
ton Government. .
Besides being a moving pieture producer, Mr. Ferrira is also an aviator of noto. He few in one of
troops to participate in the Northera Expedition," said Marshal "When I was still in Shanghai, I received a telegram from the front the Government icroplanes while the, area in the vicinity of the Star prepared to grant a site.
to the effect that the 1st Army of the Nationalists had captured Han Chann. As regards the military developments of the last few days, I do not know, as I was travelling
by sen. But I think the capture of Peking by our forces is not far distant."
NO FINANCIAL AID NOW FROM KWANGTUNG,
is it true, Marshal, that Kwang- tung contributes financial aid to the Northern Military Expedition. If Mo, how much does the Province send cach month ? "
Kwangtung should contribute its quota to the Northern Expedition," the Marshal replied. But since the recent Communist upheaval and the consequent slump of the bank- notes, the Province has been in finanual straits, Because of this the Provinco at present contributes no money to the Expedition at all. Later on, it is hoped, the Provincial Administration will be held to con- tribute its share of money to the Central Government at Nanking."
REASON FOR BELATED RETURN.
"Why was it that you, Marshal, Had to postpone so many times your return trip to Canton 7"
Trane At Star Ferry Whari. Q: Will the Government state what steps it is prepared to take in order to meet the desires of the regard to the improvement of trafic Eerry Wharf at Kowloon.
A.-A comprehensive scheme has been prepared for the lay out of
view to improved traffic regulation. Ferry Wharf at Kowloon" with a
It has been prépared to meet as as possible the desires of the Kowloon Residents' Association PROPOSED EXTENSION OF whose proposals have received due consideration. The scheme will be made public in a sessional paper in due courac.
visiting the Aviation College at Tai Sha Tau this morning, Thursday
MORRISON HALL.
FOUNDATION STONE TO BE LAID ON APRIL TH
AFTER SEVENTEEN YEARS.
The extension of Morirson Hali at the Hong Kong University which will complete the quadrangle as in. tended in the original scheme pro- posed in 1911 is to be carried out in the near future. The founda tion store, however, is to be laid on Tuesday next the 24th instant by the Rev. T. W. Pearce, O.B.E., L.L.D. This is to commemorɑLLE the erection and extension of the east wing of the University. The extension of the east wing is to accommodate the students of the London Mission and will include sixteen cubicles for students, a large dining hall and lounge, additional bathroom accommoda- tion, and alterations to the ground floor of the existing west wing to be occupied by the Warden of the University for the London Mission Society; also verandahs will be con- structed on the north side.
"The reason for my belated re. turn was that Marshes Chiang Kai
The present design has been pre- Shek was preparing to leave for the
pared by Mr. E. f. R. Sample of frort.and there was no one to take
Messrs. Denison, Ram and Gibbs, charge of the military affairs in the rear. In compliance with the urgent the local firm of architects and request of Marshal Chiang I had, Engineers. The original scheme, however, was designed by Mr. E therefore, to stay a few days longer. In fact I should have stayed at A. Ram, F.R.L.B.A., who is a rotir Nanking until the whole of Shaned member of the same firm. tung had been conquered by the Nationalist forces. But the autho rities in Canton repeatedly cabled me, urging my return at the earliest possible moment. The high officials at Nanking also recognised the necessity of my returning to Can ton. Lence I came back here, pure- ly on account of this. Bumours to the contrary are a figment of the imagination,!!
PLANS FOR KWANGTUNG.
Marshat, concluded the inter- viewer, "as you are now back in Kwangtung, what plans have you for restoring the present depre- ciated notes of the Central Bank of China to their face value 1"
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Bathing Facilities. Q-With a view to the increase of public bathing facilities in the Colony, will the Government
(1) Pat up additional bathing
cubicles, and pavilion. accom modation, for the use of the public, at Repulse Bay! (ii) Put up bathing cubicles, and a pavilion, for the use of the public, at the Bay near Stan. ley where private bathing matsheds have already been. erected 1 A-At present fifteen cubicles (100' x 6'0") are being erected as Repulse Bay with fresh
water showers, water stand pipes, etc.; ten are for men and five for women, No provision is being made for a pavilion.
1
A. The question of a memorial have still to be examined by Mr. FL Dovey, the Government hands of a representative Committee | analyst, the case was adjourned till whose plans originally ineluded evidence could be given by the Statue for which Government was
It is latter.
abandoned in favour of the endow understood that the iden has been
ment of scholarships at the Univer sity: but if the Committee desire a memorial of the nature suggested in the question, Government is still HOW TREATMENT FOR KNEE prepared to consider the grant of a suitable site.".
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Prisons And Prisoners.
The question put by the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes and the an- swers given were as follows:-
Q: What information can the Government lay before the Council as to the partially prepared site for the new prison situated in Kowloon Bay 1
What are the daily average of prisoners in 1927 in:-
(a) Victoria Gaol
(b) Lai Chi Kok Gnol. Does the Government consider these prisons to be overcrowded.?
If yes, when is it proposed to pro- cced with increased accommoda- tion 1
A.The work on the new gael Ngau Shi Wan was suspended after a meeting on the site of mem- bers of both Executive and Legis lative Councils with-His Excellency. The site adjoins the Airport site at Kowloon Bay and will be requir ed in connection with the develop
The beach at Stanley has been fully allocated; two or three ad ditional sheds might be erected on the higher ground above the beach, but this site is not considered suitment of that project and will not able.
be used for the construction of a prizon.
The daily average of prisoners in Victoria Gaol in 1927 was 774 and in Lai Chi Kok Gaol, 418.
No public bathing cubicles or pavilion are being erected and no funds are provided for this purpose. Han, Sir Henry Pollock: Arising
Victoria Gaol is overcrowded. out of the answer to the first part of this question I should like to Lai Chi Kuk Gaol is not overcrowd- put this supplementary question. ed. On the other hand Lai Chi Kok Are the proposed public bathing can hardly be called a prison, There facilities at Repulse Bay referred to considered by the Government as adequate for the use of the public? HLE. the Governor: I think that question will have to stand over until our next meeting.
shelter or 1. sanitary conveniences,
in no cellular accommodation and
THE WAR AND SURGERY.
INJURY DEVELOPED.
UNIVERSITY LECTURE, BY'
R.A.M.C, SURGEON,
Major R. H. Luens, O.B.E., 31.C.s I.A.4.C., rend a most interesting tecture yesterday on "Some Sur- gical" Derangements of the Knee at a meeting of the Herg Kong University Medical Society. Professor K. H. Digby was in the
Joint
chair.
"
Major Lucas Eerved with the R.ASLC. during the Great War and saw the extraordinary progress which was made during that period in the treatment of wounds and in surgery in general. He was for some time in the front Ene where he was called upon to administer first aid and subsequently he was transferred to a base hospital.
Addressing the meeting the lec- pointed out that injurice which demanded immediate Erst aid were of very general occurrence, and the importance Ot COTTECL treatment on the scene of the Accident could not be over em- phasised. In the early days of the war nearly every case of injury to the kace joint suppurated and about 60 per cent. required amputa- tion.
turer
The year 1915 saw the beginning of a new treatment and a year later" there was a very large decrease" in little opportunity for employing the, the number of wounds of this order which ended either fatally or had prisoners on labour.
Increased accommodation cannot to be treated by amputation.
A full description of the treat- be provided at Victoria. Gaol. Government is at present investigatment for various wounds to the ing possible sites or which to build knee joint was given and the reason
for each step clearly explained.
a new prison, prank.
Routine Busindas. The only other business transact-
At the end of his lecture Major Lucas answered several questions.
Dr. Phoon seked for information about the displacement of the cartilage from which athletes so often suffer, and the lecturer ex- plained the relative values of mani- pulative and surgical treatment in these costs.
Besides & large number of medical students of the University, sixteen qualified doctors were present,
Professor K. H. Digby expressed the thanks of those present to Major Lucas for a moet interesting and helpful lecture.
Q-Will the Government (in accordance with the recommenda tions of the Bathing Beaches Com- mittee contained in Sessional Paper No. 12 of 1928); expend a sum, then estimated at $7,115, with an annualed at the meeting was of a routine wages bill for boatmen and coolies nature. The Ordinance to suppress "At present the military, civil, of 8560 for the season, in providing and prevent abuses in the manage ment of Chinese temples and in "But Marshal the interviewer and financial affairs of the Pro-, bathing cubicles,
the administration of the funds of Chinese temples was to have come continued, as you have already vince have all been unified under pavilion, assumed the post as Chief of the one system. The Communista and boats, buoys, rafts, fresh water, Staff of the Nationnhat Forces, who outlaws have been practically clean-etc., at Cheung Sha Bay, which is up for its second reading, but on will take over that important posted up. The tranquilization of the on the motor road a few miles this motion of the Hon. Sir Shou- nearer to Kowloon than Castle Peak son Chow, seconded by the Hon now that you have returned to Province has been entrusted to a
Dr. E. H Kotewall this was post- Bay! Canton ?"
committee of four persons organiz- Funds are not available at pre-joned Sir Shou-son Chow said he General Ho Yin Yam has con- ed lor the purpose, each having serted to act as the Chief of the charge of a portion of the Province sent for the suggested works at bad just received a petition from twenty-two keepers of the To Yuen Staff during my absence from the The committeomen are responsible Ch'eung. She Bay.
which meant tourist monasteries- Nationalist capital. Marshal Chiang for public order in their respective
in which they stated that the pass Kai Shek and I have been on the territory. As regards the financial Q-Will the Government take ing of the Ordinance would effect friendliest terms. When I was in aspect, though the banknotes are steps to enable the residents of them. He moved the postponement the Colonia! Treasurer, the Attor Nanking we jointly drew up plans still not up to their face value, yet Kowloon Tong to have a sufficient of the second reading, in order that ney-General, the Captain Saperin- for the completion of the National they are improving day by day. water supply for the flush closet the matter might be given more contendent of Police, the Director of Revolution: Due
Public Works, the Secretary for to combined During the past few months the in- system, which system has been in sideration,
next Chinese Affairs. the Hon. Sir Henry efforts, every province under come of the Administration has ex-stalled in their houses in accordance Council adjourned until Nationalist rule has been united ceeded its expenses. As people are with the original building scheme?
Thursday, April 20th at 2.30 p.m. E. Pollock, K.C., the Hon. Sir for the Northern Military Cam- now placing more and more con- A-On the 25th September, Those present at the meeting Shou-san Chow, Hon. Dr. R. H paign. My recent mission to Nan-fidence in the Government, it is 1924, the Hon. Mr. Montague Ede were:-HE: the Governor, ELE. Kotewall, Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, king was therefore pre-eminently only a matter of time when the raised in Executive Council the the General Officer Commanding Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes and Mr. eatisfactory,"
banknotes will be up to their face
question of the water supply of the Troops, the Colonial Secretary T. W. Ainsworth (Deputy Clerk of "(Continued on next Column). value."
the Kowloon Tong settlement. He (Continued at foot of next column.)Councils).
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