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MARSHAL LI TSAI HSIN.
WELCOMED BACK TO CANTON.
RELIEF AND DEMOBILISA-. TION DISCUSSED.
(FROM OUR CHINISH CORRESPONDENT. Į
CANTON, Feb. 3rd,
THE HONG KUNG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 1929.
THE COLONY'S THE NAVY'S FARE,
WATER SUPPLY.
TOUR "OF INSPECTION.
"Seeing is believing" Until yesterday few persons other than"
WELL.
ADMIRAL SIR REGINALD TYRWHITT LEAVES FOR HOME.
officials of the Public Works Depart AN ENTHUSIASTIC SEND-OFF. ment had any real idea of what is going on, and what is contemplated, up in the hills behind Laichikok The average maa-and woman-net
"LOST IN THE ARCTIC."
INTERESTING FILM AT THE QUEEN'S.
REAL STORY OF POLAR ADVENTURE
A CARELESS FOREMAN.
DYNAMITE LYING UNCOVER- ED.
A SUMMONS MISUNDER-
STOOD,
Chan K, Chinese contractor was summoned before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis- tracy on Saturday for being in
Vice Admiral Sir Reginald Y. PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK. possession of 29. lbs of dynamite,
Tyrwhitt Bart., K.C.B., D.S.O., D.C.L.. Lady Tyrwhitt, Miss Tyr-
When Marshal Li Tani Hain, and only does not know, but does Lot whits,, and Flag-Lieut, St. John!
the large party which left Kowloon with him by train on Friday ar rived at Canton they found a strong guard of picked troops at the station and soldiers fined the route from there to the Marshal's private house in Kas Cheung Road.
The train drew up at 845 and on the platform was a big gathering of notables headed by General Chen Ming Shu, with whom the Marshal at once engaged in conversation.
trouble to inquire, about the how,
R. J. Tyrwhitt received asend-off on Saturday morning when they embarked for home on the P. & G. 2. Morea, which showed the great popularity and respect they have enjoyed out here.
where, and why of water supply. So long as water comes through the pipe when the tap is turned on, there is no "problem" of water supply so fag as the average citizen is con- cerned. It is the privilege of the
As the Admiral's barge left Public Works Department to see H..S. Kent, the remaining wat that the average citizen is not dis- ships in harbour manned ships" appointed when the tip is turned and rousing cheers marked th Just how the P.W.D. go to work to Admiral's progress across the har avoid that disappointment was rebour. A number of small craft vented yesterday in detail, and the followed in his wake and officers revelation was most illuminating and men, from Naval ships and Those who were privileged to wit shore establishments staged' an un- After the guard of honour hadness it canie away with a very pro otheial demonstration, bring crack. found respect for the P.W.D., anders, hoering, and ringing hand given the salute the party on the confidence that the problem of bells. platform catered motor and was providing the Colony with an adel quickly driven to Government quate supply of good water is being handled by men who know their House, where a 'banquet was given job than evening in honour of officia! representatives from the Govern ments of Yaunan and Kweichow.
THE MARSHAL OPTIMISTIC, In an interview with the local pressmen Marshal Li said that he is very optimistic over the results of the Military Recrganization and
The Admiral was met at the gangway of the Morea by the Captain, Chief Ofeer, Chief Purser, and Surgeon of that ship. He shook hands with each of them in turn and then, accompanied by his family and members of his Staff was escorted to the First Class Saloon.
An Interview.
I am glad to be going home." said the Admiral to a Daily Press representative who was an officer during the war one of the ships of the Harwich force under Sir
[BY OUR FILM CRITIC.)
21 fuses, and 428 detonators with pqt a license from the Captain Superintendent of Police Mr. Remedios appeared on behalf of the defendant and enter plen of not guilty. Mr. Remedios asked for a date to be fixed for the hear ing and remarked that he wished. to sub poena Mr. Shank, of the
ong Kong Excavation & Pile Driving Company, who had the license and who gave the defendant the order to do the work.
The Magistrate, replied that be understood the summons was for leaving the dynamite in an unlaw. ful place.....
Lost in the Arctic" is a most interesting picture being the photo graphic record of an Arctic expedi tion, bub I wish it had been shown
If it is she on a warnier day, again during the summer take my advice and go for you will get real illusion of coolness for an hour. Among the most interesting scenes are those in which wild life figures, and really astonishing pis-understoce, she offence was illegal Mr. Remedios replied that he tures are shawn of whades, seals, possession-at least the wording of walrus, a polar bear, and birds. the summers would indicate that it was such." However, if it was not The capture of a live polar bear so, there was no question, that bis has its pathetic as well as its amus-client was guilty of such an offence, ing side and the struggles of the and he would change his plea to beast to avoid being hauled up over one of guilty." the side of the ship, are photo. graphed extraordinarily well.
Produced under the direction of Sidney Snow big game hunter and explorer, the film shews the £nding, on Herald Island, of the pathetic remains of the Stefansson expedi- The object of the tion of 1913 party, whose adventures are shewn in this picture, was to solve the
Mr. Remedios was informed by Sergeant. Mendous, the officer in charge of the case, that anyone committing a breach of the licence was considered an unlicensed per-
son. The section of the ordinance unless understood, was rather mis- leading
The Magistrate imposed a fine of $50 and remarked that even though. the defendant was not the actual offender, as the contractor's head man he should see that his foreman carried out the rules of the license.
Demobilization Conference at Nan | about 9.15-a Heet of motor cars Reginald. At the same time. I mystery of this earlier expedition, left the dynamite, uncovered in his
king. Everything is procceding smoothly.
shall miss the many excellent friends I have made during my en joyable stay on the China station.
Some days ago H.E.. the Governor suggested that it would be a good thing if members of the Executive and Legislative Councils went out to see for themselves how the water problem is being handled. Cecil Clementi also suggested that representatives of the Press might. like to join the party. His Excel. lency's invitation to accompany him on this tour was very gladly accept cd, and yesterday morning-at
started from Kowloon on a vo of discovery which insted until about 4.30 in the afternoon. In ad. Asked how demobilization will be dition to the members of the two carried out in the Leung Kwong Councils, and His Excellency's staff Provinces, the Marshal said that it the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E. to lose me.
(Director of Public Works), Mr. Ring's demonstration will be in accordance with the de-M. Henderson (water engineer), and cisions of the Conference. But I am afraid that, owing to local con ditions, the thing" will have to be done step by step. All superfluous troops will be disbanded, as Soon as there is no further need for them."
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that my officers and men are sorry I am especially pleased to think
To my mind. this morn- staged effort and was an honest ex-
"I cannot speak too highly of the pression of regret at my leaving.
forces. I have had the pleasure to command in the East. We have worked loyally together and have each one of us taken great pains to ensure that the China Station represented the general efficiency and smartness expect of the White Ensign wherever it is flown.
of which four members disappeared after the sinking of their vessel,.
in the picture make one of its in- The Eskimo folk who also figure
terests, and the episode where the native crew" go out in frail boats to stalk walrus is most thrilling. While not as beautiful as "Moana or with quite the same human in- terest as either that picture or Chang," Lost in the Arctic" is
one which will make an unforget. table impression
most certainly a film to see, and
The defendant was stated to have marshed and not in the place pro- vided a little way ap the hill.
EARLY MORNING FIRE AT KOWLOON CITY:
$8,000 DAMAGE,
this morning at 3.30 a.m. at Kow- A serious fire broke out early
Two appliances were sent, but find- loon City at No. 89, Shaipo Road.
ing that they could not cope with the flames, two thore were summon- PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK. ed. The place in question was a tin-smith's shop and an estimated damage of 85,000 is reported.
Mr. A. B. Purves (assistant water engineer) accompanied the party.
The cars proceeded along the Lat chikok Road to Pineapple Pass, a run of about thirty minutes. He the party alighted and, led by Sir Cecil Clementi, starsed on a tramp over the hills to Shing Mun gorge where it is proposed to build a dam Work is "When will the proposed 200ft. above water-level.
already in progress at this point. A National Delence, Conference will visit was also made, to, the tunnel beld the interviewer asked. through the mountains which car-
To-day "Lost in the Arctic." To-morrow": Baby Mine," one "About March, after the Third-ries water to the Kowloon reservoir, but is large enough to carry the
Hong Kong will find a most of the most popular stage plays ever Kuomintang Delegates Conference enormously increased volume which has finished"
will be available when the dar in able and sportsmanlike O. in C. produced in America, is the new Shing Mun gorge is built. At pre-in my successor and I feel sure that co-starring picture of Karl Dane his sojourn in your midst will be and George K. Arthur, the comical sent about two million gallons a
heroes of "Rockies" day is flowing through this tunnel. happy one.
PEI CHUNG HSI'S ILLNESS.
Is it true," the interviewer asked," that Güneral Pei Chung Hai, Commander of the Fourth Group Army, has, owing to sick
Two Schemes,
From the tunnel the party went back to inspect the Shing Man in take, and also visited the village
and territory which will be sub- Tess, tendered his resignation1 If merged when and if the proposed so, who will succeed him at Pei-dam is constructed. It is not yet ping!"
General Rei is unfortunately. vemiting blood, a clear indication of consumption. He is at present in, a German hospital in the hands of competent physicians. The Fourth Army Group has been turn ed over to its own. Demobilization Committee. Even if he has actual. ly resigned the work will be carried
"The relations existing between the fleet and the Chinese residents in the Colony "have always been most cordial and, I hope," will con- tinue to be go.
"And now, good-bye and good Inek!!
A flight of aeroplanes from the R.A.F. base at Kai Tack accorn- paried the Morea beyond Lyenun
NAVAL LIEUTENANT'S SUICIDE.
FOUND DEAD IN CHATHAM BARRACKS.
who
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A verdict of Suicide during at the inquest on Lieut. Roger de temporary insanity" was returned
Trevelyan,
at the found dead in his cabin Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham, He had apparently inserted the muzzle of a gun in his mouth, the skull being shot away.
definitely decided which of the two alternative schemes prepared for making & reservoir will be actually carried out. The P.W.D: has done considerable preliminary work with a view to testing the possibilities of both schemes. but final decision yet remains to be taken. Some of Mun appear to have an idea that the villagers in and around Shing their interests have been inade Thornton quately considered, and a deputa tion waited upon his Excellency yes terday. Sir Cecil Clementi listened on just the same.".
"I understand," the interviewer to the case submitted by their said, that you
spokesman, and in reply said the are returning Government would consider their South to complete the obsequies of argument with care and sympathy, your mother. That being the case,
but the need for increasing the when will you go to Kwangsit"
supply of water needed for Hong Kong and Kowloon made it ab solutely imperative that this ter ritory should be resumed prior to its being submerged when the new re servoir is made..
I shall be leaving for Kwanzai, in two or three days," he replied. "I shall be away from Canton for about one week or at most tea days."
FAMINE RELIEF.
What success has there been in the way of getting money at Shang- bai and Nanking for famine relief in the two Kwangs? the inter- viewer asked.
Lieut. Trevelyan belonged to Netherwitton, near Morpeth, Nor- thumberland.
Police evidence revealed the fact that lying near deceased was a slip of paper. Ou it was written "The motive for this is unknown." and if was signed with the dead man's initials. On the cover of a rule book, underneath his name: was written: Born June, 1901, died 1928.
line will come from this reservoir.
The works actually seen yester-
Queen's,
The story concerns two young men at an institute of physical surgery, Charlotte Greenwood, a comparative newcomer to the screen, plays the role of an old maid enamoured of Dune.
Wednesday to Saturday:
"The Street Angel," a romance of Naples starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell
World.
The fire has been traced to a lighted candle which was placed on & bed under the staircase and which set light to some paper The pasted on the staircase. second and third floors of the flat were gutted.
HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW.
OPEN COMPETITIONS,
Flower lovers in Hong Kong should reserve the date, Thursday, the 21st, to attend the Horticul tural Society's Annual Show of flowers and vegetables to be held on the Volunteer Parade Ground from 2 pm to 6.30 p.m.
The Show" will not only be the
one occasion of the year that brings
To-day and to-morrow: The Ring, well-acted and most excit ing story of bare handed fighting. A British film starring Lilian Hall
flower lovers together, enabling Davis and Carl Brisson.
Wednesday and Thursday: Bébé them to see what others are doing Daniels in
and gives encouragement to the The Campus Flirt." Friday and Saturday: The gardeners, but also an unique op. Denial," a picture of the Spanish portunity to the general public to war with Claire Windsor and Wil-view such a fine array of flowers
of all hues. liam Haizea.
Star..
SLEEPY 'BUS DRIVER.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT ÑAR- ROWLY AVERTED.
New blood is wanted, of course,
among the exhibitors because we do not only wish to see the same names appearing on the list year. after year, but
number of new
To-day and to-morrow: "Chang," the wonderful nature film.
Wednesday and Thursday: Mary Pickford in"" Rosita,"
Friday and Saturday: John Gil-flower enthusiasts who can show hert in "Bardelys the Magnificent.".
our veterans what they can do. It is hoped that at the coming Show, Kowloon will be wel represented, particularly in the, Cut Flower,' section. It is no more difficult, to New Bye-wash Reservoir.
convey cut flowers from Kowloon After a strenuous walk up and
than from the Peak The Show is down the hillside, lasting well over
open to all and the fee for non- two hours, the party returned to
members is fifty cents per exhibit. Pineapple Pass, where lunch was
Those possessing a garden can ex- served in a large tent. Sir. Cecil
hibit in the section comprising of People of means and of bene Clementi sat at the head of one
While on his way back to Kow-pot plants, cut flowers, ferns and volent impulses in both places, table, and Major-General Luard. day, and those contemplated in the loca from Un Long, yesterday vegetables. For those who do not the Marshal replied, "have been C.B., presided at the other. The Shing Mun, area, are expected to afternoon at 4 p.m., the driver of possess a garden, there are open eager to help. But the Leung meal over the party drove down the cost approximately seventeen million one of the Chung Mei motor-buses classes in which they can display Kwang Provinces are not the only bill back on to the Laichikek Road, dollars, and to take some twelve is supposed to have fallen prae their skill at table decoration. Not famine-stricken provinces: looking and continued in the direction of years to complete. It was the tically asleep and allowed the the least attractive exhibit will be to Shanghai and Nanking. Shan- Kowloon as far as the fork in the opinion of those who had the plea- vehicle to get out of control. The "A Vase for decorative effect." tung, Hopei, Shenzi, and Kansu road. Turning sharp left, the care sure of hearing the explanations spot where the incident happened No questions will be asked as to are also canvassing help. As for then climbed to the top of the hill, given by the officials in charge of is about twenty yards from the whence come the flowers used in the two Kwangs, the Nationalist where the party alighted and plung, the very important work that the bridge over the road by the Asiatic these two class; they may be Government has. appropriateded down into the valley to inspect plans for providing the Colony with Bricqueting Factory at Ten Mile bought, borrowed or in whatever $200,000 for them. Besides this the filter-beds Thence the visitors nn adequate water supply had been Beach.
way exhibitors may come 1 well-known philanthropist in went through the tannel under the very carefully thought out. The There were seven passengers in possession of them. Another great Shanghai, Shing I Chuan, kas con- hills to the site of the bye-wash re- present and future needs of the the bus at the time, and the vehicle feature in the forthcoming Show, tributed 8130,000 so we are assured servoir, to the built in the upper Colony appear to have been conéwerved to the left, travelling at which should he encouraged, lies in of 8350,000,"
Laichiltok Valley. This will receive sidered most thoroughly, and every a high speed, and the two off three lowering plants grown from Do you think the fighting in the surplus water from the existing advantage seems to have been taken wheels back and front ran over seeds and new to the Colony, Szechuen and the Lungkow trouble Kowinon reservoir, and later will of natural facilities for water catch the edge of the road into a channel There is whispering to the effect have any hearing on the general take the overflow from Shing Mun. ment. Yesterday's excursion to the about a foot deep. The 'bus went that one gardening enthusiast in situation?"
A surprising revelation to the hills together with the technical on for nearly 30 yards until the entering catmint in this class. That No they are purely local party was the discovery of a massive explanations freely given by P.W.D. front wheel fell into a deep rut being the case, one can eavisage a affairs," was the 'reply.
building up in the mountains where officials-was most interesting and this stopped the 'bus.
Hong Kong garden of the future "What is the attitude of the Cenfive million gallons of water are and educative experience. Strenuous No doubt the 'passengers had an with its trim borders of catmainta tral Government as rezarda de filtered daily. This plant (which is though it was to walk for so many anxious moment while the bus phins so beloved of. Flora Pilling- mobilization in the Leung Kwang in charge of Mr G. Kynoch) is de- hours along the steep mountain was in the middle of its antics, and ton, the artist who portrays so Provinces the interviewer con- signed for subsequent extension paths, it was agreed that His Ex- it is extremely fortunate that the well the lavender spikes and gres capable of filtering four times that celleney's suggestion that those in- bus chose the left hand side of green foliage in her paintings of cluded.
The present military strength quantity of water, and the method terested should see these things for read for on the right side of the garden borders in England. in the two Kwangs," the Marshal | employed in the most modern themselves was an admirable one. rosd is a drop to a sea-wall,
Intending exhibitors should com. replied,
1" consists of 11 shihe, or known. Nearly scores of coolies Those who were privileged to join The Kowloon traffic officers, Submunicate with either Mr. J. A. H divisions, with about 105,000 are busily engaged in building a the party have now a very vivid Inspector MacWalters and Ser-Plomer at Me Andre Th
STUNTS THE Center Brendan Orvoir area water here of the problem Ene PD Megeant Berim were soon at the spot Mesars, Bradley & Co. and Nippon wants to cut this down to 5 or 6 will hold ten million gallons. The to deal with, and have a very ap- and after much trouble the bus Yusen Kaisha respectively) the hihs-00,000 or 70,000 men. This water which is to be carried across preciative impression of the busi was pulled out and, after a few joint hom secretaries who wil he will be done over two periods of the harbour to Hong Kong by pipeness-like manner in which they are minor adjustments, proceeded glad to help them in every way six months each.
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