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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1928.
"NO CHANGE."-
DETAILED EXAMINATION BY DOCTORS.
KING'S CONDITION.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENÚT.Į
LONDON, Nov. 30th.
His Majesty's condition shows no change this evening states
the bulletin issued from Buckings him Palace to-night.
BRITTEN'S. INVITATION.
THE REPLY COURTEOUS.
(THEQUON REUTER'S AGENCY.]
LONDON, Nov. 30th. Despite yesterday's report "from Washington that well-informed circles did not expect Mr. Baldwin:
A
THE BETTER 'OLE."
"OLD BILL" ON THE SCREEN AT THE QUEEN'S.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMME.
for OUR FILM CRITIC.]
to reply to Mr. Britten's proposal.The. Butter. Ole,"-the-elm-in- for " naval conference between spired by Captain Bairnsfather's British M.P.'s and members of the famous carboons of the war, is Sir Humphrey Rolleston joined.S. Naval Affairs Committee of interesting chiefly because it shows Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley the House Heweit after the latter had been rater understands that that the America and ourselves. Since Eng- of Representatives, how great a gulf there is between with the King for about an hour. Prime Minister's office has des- lish producers have not had the The three examined in detail all patched a friendly reply to the savvy to make a film of "Old Bill” the date the records of the case, invitation. the temperature charts, the radio-
we cannot grumble at getting an graphs, and the results" of the bar-spired by the sanie spirit which notice how Transatlantic the pro- The reply is stated to be in americanised version, but you will animates the invitation, and has been sent to the British Ambassa duction is, not intentionally, I be dor, who is in the first instance lieve, but because Bairnsfather's municating with the United English humaar was incomprehen- Stales State Department
►
teriological examination. A high authority at
the Falage told Writer that the King - was slightly but distinctly. Letter, though at this stage of the illness, the possibility of a setback could not be completely ignored. His Majesty has not yet reached 'the stage when it is possible to say that he is on the high road to recovery.
The Prince's Return.
The anxiety of the Prince of Wales to return to England from | Dar-es-Salanm, where be is BOW impatiently awaiting H. MS. En terprise, which is making her way at full speed from Aden, is shown by, at Announcement made by the Admiralty to-day, by which the Prince may accelerate his journey, Buterprise is expected to reach Der-es-Salaam to-morrow night or Sunday morning. His Royal High- ness will embark at once for Suez, and it has been practically decided by the Prince to leave Enterprize at Suez, and proceed by train to Alexandria, where he will join another of His Majesty's ships, probably Frobisher, and proceed to Briodisi, Naples or. Marseilles. Thence, he would travel overland to London.
It is stated from Dar-es-Salaam that the Duke of Gloucester is not expected to join H.M.S. Enterpring. Up to the present, it is not exactly known where is but he is believed to be somewhers between Abercorn and Broken Hill in Rhodesia.
South Africa's Begrat. General Hertzog has telegraph- ed to the Prince of Wales express ing the extreme regret of the South African Government at the and circumstances compelling the cancellation of the Prince's vis: to the Union and wishing. His Royal Highness godspeed and a safe return. General Herting ex- pressed the sincere hope that the health of His Majesty will improve and that all cause for anxiety will soon be over.
The Prince of Wales has re- plied: "Deeply grateful for your telegram. Tell all the Union how keenly disappointed I am at having to postpone my second visit, to which had been much looking forward."
FRANCE'S MANDATE IN SYRIA.
M. POINCARE'S SPEECH.
[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCT.]
PARIS, Nov. 30th. An unexpected suggestion, made od" the grounds of economy, was submitted to the Chamber of De. paties to-day in the form of a re- solution by the Socialists that France should surrender her man date in Syria,
The Government regarded the motion seriously, and informed the Chamber that its rejection would be made a vote of confidence.
ARMIES OF THE WORLD.
THE KELLOGG PACT.
(THROUGH RESTEM'S AGENCY.]
ROME. Nov. 30th. Ah outspoken comment by Signor Mussolini. the Italian Dictator, on the subject of international arma, menta, is contained in a letter in which It Duce congratulates Gen- cral Cavaliero, the former Under Secretary for War, on his eleva tion to, the peerage..
sible to the director,
***Old Bill" is himself a cari- caturë, Mr. Syd Chaplin has studied his pictured model but not the type which inspired the artist. His "Old Bill" is an American dress ed up as a comic English Tommy You can find many other instances of the same thing, but something of the Spirit of Bairnsfather re- pains and the film is always amos- ing.
of the horse in which Bill and Perhaps the best episode is that his friend are sewn in order to per form at a theatrical show given by: Signor Mussolini declares that their company. When "the signal. much remains to be done in the for retreat is given suddenly, Bill development of the Army in view and Alf. are forgotten and they of the fact that despite the most hav a great time senring the Ger sublime Kellogg Pact, the whole man's out of their wits. Bill's world including Mr. Kellogg's own scene when dressed up as a German country, continues to arm itself." he has to wait at table on the enemy general is also full of de-
galul situations,
SIMON COMMISSION AT
LUCKNOW..
EXAGGERATED REPORTS OF
TROUBLE.
[TERODON REUTKE'S AGENOT.]
LECKNOW Nov 30th
It is revealed by more detailed reports of the disturbance at Lucknow yesterday on the arrival of the Simon Commission, that the police did not use firearms, da reported yesterday, when forced to disperse the mob of unruly demonstrators.
The circumstances were much as
related, the crowd getting out of hand, and attempting to rush the barriers. The Police ordered the moh to retire from their position near the railway station, and they responded by throwing brickbata.
The Better 'Ole" is well con- structed and there was plenty of laughter at the Queen's yesterday. All the cast set well, and there are a number of amusing situations which are quite fresh: certainly it ia-n film to see and enjoy..
THE FILMS THIS WEEK.
To-day and Better 'Ole."
Queen's.
to-morrow:-"The,
Dolores
Wednesday to Saturday del Rio in." Ramona," a story of early days, in California,
...World.
an interesting and exciting British To-day-The Flag Lieutenant." production telling a story of naval warfare and adventure.
1
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To-morrow and Wednesday: Jazz Mad." The life story of a musician with Jean Hersholt and Marion Nixon.
perse them, and the police charged The order was then given to dis- with their batons. One boycotter Lloyd's most famous picture "Safe- Thursday to Saturday:-Harold was seriously injured in the eats Last." suing Eight, but the ringleaders mentioned yesterday," including
To-day Blind Alleys." Thomas Jawabar Lah, the Nationalist Meighan and Greta Nissen in a love Secretary, and Motilal Nehru's story in a city.
Star.
son; received only minor injuries. Tomorrow and Wednesday:-
The demonstrators were even- "Man Power." a thrilling story- tually forced to retire, shoutina with Richard Dix and Mary Brian, "Simon Go Back."!
in which there are some excellent photographic effects.
The members of the Commission were warmly cheered by a large gathering, including many mêm bere of the depressed classes" as they drove to Government House.
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GENERAL SIR JOHN DUNCAN.
RETIREMENT ANNOUNCED,
(THROUGH BETTER'S AGENCY.]
Thursday to Saturday:
Across
the Pacific," a story of the Spanish- Ameriena war in the Philippines, with Myina Loy and Monte Blue.
BRITISH VESSEL IN DISTRESS.
די
STEAMERS STANDING BY,
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
M. Poincare himself undertook the principal attack on the motion, and in a spirited speech, he ad
LONDON, Nov. 30th. vanced the arguments that the pre- Major-General Sir John Duncan stige of France demanded that the has announced his retirement from
VANCOUVER, Nov. 30th. should not relinquish the mandate the Army.
The owners of the Chief Maquilla at this stage, and that in good
wireless message (Maj. General Duncan, who until have received a faith, and in
the interests of recently was in cominand of the giving thee position of the vessel France, they should carry out their Shanghai Expeditionary Force, was as 2,000 miles from the coast, and promise of leading the Syrians to born in 1872, and has had a very staring that the liner Montreal independence.
distinguished military career. He Murn and the cargo boats Atlantic Are you sure M. Poincare entered the Army in 1881; Captain City and Togan Maru are stand. asked the Socialista." that the new 1898; Major 1910; served Northug by._ nation to which the mandate would Frontier, India, 1897-98 (medal be confided would show the same with clasp; S. Africa (despatches, aplendid disinterestedness as medal with five clasps, D.S.O.): France 1"
"Don't you fear that a Power of Great War, 1014-18; served as Imperialist tendencies might inata! commanded 78th Infantry Brigade
G.S.O. 11th Division, Gallipo itself among peoples we protect 7 23
"If I speak thus," added the (1917-1910) in Macedonia; was (1916-17), and later 22nd Division French Premier, it is because I Major-General, General Staff Army am well-informed."
The motion was defeated by 300 1019 (despatches six times, C.M.G., of Black Sea, April 1919-December votes to 200.
CHARFIELD TRAIN DISASTER.
DRIVER ACQUITTED.
(THROUGH REUTER’B AGENCY.)
LONDON, Nov. 30th,
C.B Bt.-Col., Maj. Gen.); Grand Commander Order of Crown of Roumania, Grand Commander Order of Greek Redeemer, Grand Commander Crown of Italy, Com mander Legion of Honour, Com- mander Servian White Engle, French Croix de Guerre, Italian, Groce di Guerra, Greek War Cross; passed Staff College; Brig. Ernest Aldington (67), the driver Major, Malta, 1902-3; General Staf of the express train which figured Officer, Army Headquarters, 1903-5, in the disastrous collision at Char- Wessex Division, 1970; Member of field last month," who was com- the Royal Company of Archers. mitted for trial on a coroner's war-Early in 1927 he brought out he rant on a charge of manslaughter, Expeditionary Force to China! was formally charged at the Woot He was awarded the C.B. in ton-under-Edge Police Court this 1918: CMG 1916: CXQ 1923; -morning-
D.8.0., 1900, His regiment was the Rise Tüpler and he too
Division.]
Alou pleaded Vach guilty and Stan
a lengthy hearing, the charge was manded the 54th East Anglican dismissed.
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