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ANTI. JAPANESE BOYCOTT ENDS.
CANTON MERCHANTS"
SATISFACTION.
BOYCOTT COMMITTEE TAKES A NEW NAME.
JTS FUTURE ACTIVITIES.
KWANGSI WAR
FIASCO.
TROOPS IN RETREAT. ·
LEADERS ANXIOUS FOR PEACE.
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[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. }
CANTON, April 14. According to the latest reports FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] the projected offensive by Kwangsi troops against Kiangsi has been abandoned. The course of the "war" has shown the Kwangsi The Anti Japanese Boycott Com leaders that they have not the
CANTON, April 14,
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1929
DAILY SWIM FOR 5,000.
BATHING FACILITIES AT NORTH POINT.
S.C.A.A.'S ENTERPRISE.
The Arst permanent structure to be built at North Point for use as a bathing club, will make its ap- pearance this summer, when uem bers of the South China Athletic Association, who have had to use a large matshed in the past, will be provided with better facilities.
The Association, according to one"
almost a thousand swimming.mem hers and the demand for accom modation was so great last year, The Kwangs) troops-undez. Gen- that it was felt necessary to pro- erals Wong Ying Yi, Lui Woon Immote better and bigger "arrange
Ac. and Wong Koak Cho are retreating ments for the present season.
THE BANVARD COMPANY.
A CUCKOO IN THE
NEST."
A FULL HOUSE AT THE STAF.
THE BEST THING PVE EVER
SEEN."
The Cuckoo in the Nest" is
"PLASTERED IN PARIS."
A NEW SAMMY COHEN FARCE.
WITH THE LEGION IN THE QUEEN'S.
PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK.
BY OUR FILM CRITIC.]
farce
mittee will be dissolved to-morrow slightest change against Chiang of its prominent members, have cuckoos she makes things very un-several fresh and amusing ritun
(Monday) in accordance with the orders of the National Government. Al restrictions. on the sale and importation of Japanese goods will be lifted and the pickets, who have been vigilantly guarding streets and
Kai Shek's forces and that further nulitary adventures are likely to result in their annihilation.
Marguerite Hickett, a most delight- ful Cuckoo" with a French se-
Sammy Cohen's newest cent coolly imperious manners, and
LL Plastered in Paris." which you 3 pretty wit. But like other
can see to-day at the Queen's has comfortable for the rightful occuptions. The Jowish comedian joins ants, and has no compunction at all in turning one bi them out to sleepcident-and goes to fight the Riffs. the French Foreign Legion by ac "on-ze -staira, in ze stable" or After suffering ridiculous pains at anywhere he likes.
the hands of the dull sergeant, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wykeham, a
Cohen and his new partner, Jack
selves in an Arabian Nights"
waterfront for months past, will be into Kwangsi nnd will be turned cordingly, plans for a permanent most devoted couple, are travelling.Pennick, escape and find them-
revailed and disbanded.
THE NEW
ASSOCIATION.”
No decision has been made with regard to the large quantities of
over to General Wong Shiu Hung's structure on a site adjoining the personal command, who will rematshed of the Association were drawn up and these were passed some time ago. The work of driv.
of
General now in
down to Somerset to stay with
main on the defensive,
A
representative Wong Ying Yi, who is leaders are now anxious to fellow bed has already been completed pickets and still stored at the head the lead of Kwangtung and keep and the concrete pillars which wil quarters, on the South Bund, the province out of the war.
support the finished structure, have now made their appearance.
"andesirable goods "seized by the Canton, said that the Kwangsing a hard foundation into the sea that he misses his train and his continuous at the Queen's yester
Probably
CANTON SENDING
TELEGRAMS.
friends, when the impudent cuckoo harem. The picture keops just on appears and holds Mr. Wykeham the horder" without tumbling in talk on the station platform so
over it, and the laughter was fairly wife goes on alone.
day. What is mainly interesting is This happens before the curtain that singularly few of the recog rises on the Wykeham's fat in aised comic "stunts" are used and Kensington with Major and quite a number of fresh ones intro- Mrs. Bone. Barbara Wykeham's duced. parents, in possession." Barbara
the Boycott Committee. what remains of the said goods will
The building, which will be 130 be turned over to the Kwangtung
feet long by 15 feet will will be Association for the Promotion of The Canton Municipal Kuomit only one storied and the work of Native Industries. This Associa tang has sent further messages to
the Central Government
to erecting, the structure will probably tion is being called into being on Party Headquarters proclaiming he completed in the next two oec" and Mrs. Bone, the villain of the dissolution of the Strike their unswerving loyalty, denoune three months. Meantime, members Committee and their "secularing the Kwangsi clique in general"
nnel
.bas wired ber mother that PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK.
"something terrible has happen-
Queen's,
the piece. at oare jumps to con- To-day "Plastered in Paris,”
the pickets. Officially this and Li Tsung Jen in particular, will have to use the old matshed clusions which are strengthened by To-morrow and Wednesday: The
and congratulating the Government on its victory!
Association will be under the con-
A cable has also been sent to trol of an executive committee, the
Marshal Chiang Kai Shek çan composition of which will be ce
gratulating him on his brilliant third from the Provincial
and military,
success in driving the Municipal Kuomintangs, cne third Kwangs troops cut of Hankow. from the various public organiza-Li Tsung Jen. & militarist of the Kwangsi clique, has been occupying tions, and the other third from the and exploiting Wuhan for his own present Anti-Japanese Boycott Com- purposes. He has refused to take orders from the Government and mitter. It will be affiliated with destroyed the unification of the
the Society for the Salvation of country. Central China," the object being to make China a strong, indepen- dent, free and prosperous nation through (a) mutual co-operation in the promotion of native industries. modern along improved and methods, (b) the development of agriculture along latest scientific
lines, and (u) helping the Govern ment to realize its numerous pro- jests for economic development. It' will be formally organized after the dissolution of the Boycott Com- mittee.
-NEW LINE OF WORK.
This new line of werk was decided upon yesterday at a special meeting of the Committeemen. Among other
Every sane member of the Kuomintang fel indignant at his selfish acts. We heartily con
:
gratulate you upon recapturing Hankow in less than ten days fram the time when the expedition was launched."
SEA another telegram was sent the same body to General Cher Ming Shu in Hong Kong urging him to return to Canton at his earliest convenience to take charge of the affairs here
RE-ORGANISING THE CANTON NAVY.
GUNBOATS AT WHAMPOA.
(
which will be available until the permanent building is, opened.
taken refuge in an inn. Mamma- in-law determines to investigate and goes off by the midnight train.
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of
But "the "Scarlet Woman Mrs. Bone's imagining, turns out to be' a little cuckoo in complete possession of her wits who occupies the only room to be had in the inn and turns poor Peter out to sleep where and how he can.
the story, told by the maid, that Mr. Wykeham has returned to the Swimining Started.
fat with a lady, and set off still. When a Daily Prean representa with her, in car for a long tive visited the scene yesterday, he journey. Later comes the news that found a good number of the Club's the car has broken down and the members enjoying a morning swim.runaway husband and the lady have
Interest in swimming has grown so rapidly among the Chinese com. manity that despite the fact that they have a number of clubs at North Point, all available accome modation is taxed to the utmost and many have experienced dis culty in enrolling as members,
For the coming season, in addi- too. to the Public Bathing Beach at North Point, there accommoda tion will be provided by the Chinese Athletic Association and By" the Hong Kong Chinese Bathing Club. The latter is, by the way, the oldest bathing club at North Point, The Wing On Company have their Every Seat Booked. own bathing matshed at North
Every sent was booked at the Star Point for their staff and friends. Theatre last night for "A Cuckoo and members of the Taikoo Re-in, the Nest with which the creation Club have bathing Facil:- tics at staalt matched, near the Sugar Rednery.
Wykeham and Mr. Hickett on the scene, and there is a good deal of trouble before everything is happily settled.
The final act brings Mr.
You see that there is plenty of opportunity for comedy. with a good seasoning of farce and just a hint of spice.
Banvard English Comedy Company opened their season, and it neemed at times as if the play would be held up all night by the constant roars of laughter. The situation if and the dialogue witty. Perhaps, not the least pleasing thing is the clean, wholesome, atmosphere, ad mirably summed up by Marguerite- the Cuckoo in the case. by her re-
Lovelorn," an unusual love romance, with Sally O'Neil, and Larry Kent. » Thursday to Saturday: Ronald
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etc.
Colman in The Rescue," a sereen version of Joseph Con- rads famous story of adventure in the Java Sens. Ronald Col- aian became one of the most popular stars through his work under the Goldwyn banner in "The Winning of Barbara Worth," The Magic Flame,'
The Dark Anget," ami
The Rescue" also gives Lily Damita, the French star, ber "American screen debut, 23 Colman's leading lady. This romantic and adventurous yarn. of the Java Seas is photograph. ed against tropical backgrounds of rare beauty. The story" is that of Tom Lingard, a trader in Java, who has promised a native chief that he will help to restore his lost empire. An English yacht intrudes on the scene and Mra, Travers, as one of its passengers, causes Lia- gard to forsake the cause of the natives for that of the woman, he loves."
World:
To-day "and to-morrow. (3.15 end
0.20) The Danzer Girl? | with Priscilla Deas. 9.30 and 7.16, Chinese picture, Scarlet Maid."
"The
things it has decided that all the patched by the Central Government spot a little beyoad the Ming Yuen not very novel, is very amusing Wednesday and Thursday (3.15 and
since.
The two gunboats, Haiyung anu Vingshui, commanded by Admiral Chen Yung Hsun, which were dis to inspect the Canton navy, arriv- dealers in Japanese goods who ed in Whampoa on Thursday even- bave not yet" given their pre-ing, and have been moured there scribed contribution to the Foun Upon their arrival, Admiral Chen dation for the Promotion of Chak dispatched the gunboats Fei Native Industries will have to paying and Hoi Foo to Whampoa to not later than the 25th of this greet Admiral Chen. month. Failure to comply will re- sult in the forcible closing up of the shop concerned and the arrest of the proprietors. Another thing decided upon at this closing meet- ing was that, every officer of the Committee shall received a monch's extra pay for the patriotic ser- vices rendered."
After reorganising the Canton navy, it is learned, the two gun boats will stay at Canton for the time being for the safeguarding of the Province.
KWANGTUNG OFFICIAL'S
VISIT.
The Chinese Bankers' Association had a matshed last season at a Gardens, but so far, the work of putting up a matched at that site has not commenced.
5,000 Bathers Day.
The
mark that only people with nasty minds would think that anything was wrong when she is in about as compromising a situation as the wit of a dramatist could desire.
It is estimated that at least five thousand people use the various private clubs and the North Point Bathing Beach, every day. water is zenerally quite dear ex cept when the tide is low, when the clubs near the reclaimed area. at the Ming Yuen Gut ins have to
Miss Josphine Kilfoyle plays put up with water that is saturated Marguerite Hickett with the spright. with yellow mud plus the usually wit and complete composure harbour dirt.
Another drawback to North Point is the current, which is always very strong, whichever direc This drawhack, of course, is not experi. erved in the public beach which is more or less walled in by the Hong Kong Electric Company's works and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. However, at all pri vate dubs, boundaries are marked by bats and lifehoats are always at hand, to minimise the risk for beginners.
Dr. Chu Chao Hsin, the Vice- tion it might be ruining.. AM of which
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Commissioner for Foreign Affairs of Kwangtung, arrived in the Colony by the President Madison from Shanghai on Friday evening. He will call upon the Governor of Hong Kong before returning to Cantos.
shows quite already that the spirit of the old Boycott Committee: will be maintained. It will be interest lag to watch this Association and no doubt the pickets will do vigor- ous work promoting agriculture alang scientific lines," and the suic introduction of modern methods " in Industry!
"
In an interview with the local
press Mr. Lam Yick Chung, a mem-
"THE DOVER ROAD."
FINAL PERFORMANCE.
"
ber of the Anti-Japanese Boycott A crowded house witnessed the Committee, said that the boycott concluding performance of "The
BATHING BEACHES.
OPENING ON MAY 1,
According to the Government
Tai Wan Bay, Kowloon; at North Point adjoining the premises of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club; at Kennedy Town and at Repulse Bay will be open for the use of the general public from. Wednesday,
The Acting
Inn,
9.20):Sully of the Sawdust," with W. C. Fields: (2.30 and The 7.15), Chinese picture, Scarlet Maid.".
"Under The Black "Eagle," a Friday and Saturday (all shows):- thrilling story of War with Ralph Forbes and Marceline Day.
Star.
At 5.30 p.m. only, Malínees every Saturday and Sunday at 2.30
p.m.
To-day and to-morrow : --- Lillian
Gish in "The Enemy"; thriling tale of love and war. Wednesday and Thursday :-Lon Chaney in London After Mid night." Friday:-Reginald Denny in "Good Saturday at 2.30 and 5.30: -Regin-
Morning Judge."
ald Denny in Good Morning, Judge."
under very difficult circumstances that the part demands. As Barbara Wykeham, Miss Alana Aherne has a shorter and not so pleasant role, which she sustains well, and we expect to see her given a better opportunity later in the weck Kathleen Vaughan doubles the roles of maid in the Kensington flat and in the "Stag and Hunt Maiden Blotten, Somerset. She is pert and attractive as Rawlings and plays the character role of Gladys with considerable skill. The two older women, Mrs. Bone and Mrs, Spoker, landlady of the "Stag and Hunt, are well sustained by Miss Valentine Clemow, who takes a most ferocious mother-in-law, and Miss Annie Chippendale. It is rare Lo find a good "character rôle" for a woman, and Miss Chippendale
A packed audience experienced a makes the most of her apport-succession of thrills at last even- looked for nearly as eagerly as Marguerite's.
seats for the rest of the menu offered by the English Comedy Company.
"THE RINGER.”
was a concreto expression of in. Dover Road" by the A.D.C., at the Gazette, the bathing beaches at nities. Mrs. Spoker's entrances areing's performance of "The Ringer"
The men, with the exception of Peter Wykeham, played by Bardy Russell, have comparatively minor roles, though R. Heaton Grey made
Edgar Wallace's best thriller. There were several momento of tense drama and the Banvard Com- pany are congratulated upon a very
fine performance.
"Ther"
Theatre Royal or, Saturday even. dignation of the people over the ing. Tsinan incident. Since that affair The players responded admirably has been settled and friendly roto the audience, the performance dations between China and Japan running along smoothly from start have been resumed, there is no need to the final curtain,
To-night, they are presenting to continue this economic action During the evening, the much- May 1, inclusive. against the Island Empire. ́Al- ¦ admired"" Dover Road" poster, the The charge at Repulse Bay is 20 distinct hit with his jolly-old-dog
Miss Josephine Kilfoyle, in az though the boycott will cease to work. of Liect, Commander A. M. ccats per person, at Kennedy Town of a major, Bone. Bardy Russell
American, instead of a French ac- function as such from to-morrow on, Hughes, R.N., was auctioned off in B cente, at Tai Wan and at North has a long and difficult part as
Peter, who is responsible for most ceat, was in great form, as were et organized attention will be aid of the Miners' Fund. Mr. W. Point 10 cents. directed along another line-the A. Hannibal was the "auctioneer' We are all very grateful to the of the farce. Perhaps he overdid. Mr. Ormiston Miller and Mr. G. promotion of native industries. and from a modest stort at $10, Government for these facilities and this a little, but there is nothing of B. Wellare, the two detectives. For this reason the Committee will bidding was brisk until the poster we know that May 1 is the proper which it is more difficult to measure Mr. Bardy Russell took the part be reorganized, adopting the name was finally knocked down to Mr. date for opening. Although is the exact quantity required than of the crook very cleverly and did
There are five other aithe Kwangtung Association for H. Davenport Browne, for $135.) would mean a great deal of ad. clowning.
day. Mr. Comer, also did well as the Promotion of Native Indus At the conclusion of the play, the ministrative bother and difficulty, small men's parts which were allot, clown as much se on Satur
well taken.
Col. Welford' A small part was tries.".
ladies in the cast were the reci maay people who do not own pri
"A Cuckoo in the Nest" went allotted (through, the illness of a No doubt the joy of the merchants pients of beautiful bouquets. Much vate matabeds would have been at the ending of the Boycott is a amusement was caused when the very grateful if they had been with a swing from start to finish member of the Company) to Mr. -Tittle-tempered by the prospect of dignified Dominie was handed allowed the facilities during the and having offered us such an ex- 8. C. Ranks of the A.D.G., straight the proposed assistance" of this up serviceable-looking broom, present spell of hot weather. By cellent first course it is fairly cer- from bin Dover Road Trumph WHO" association and its "1 modern whilst other gentlemen received May it will probably be raining. tain that there will be a rush for seemed thoroughly at home with
Still May is the proper date! cigars and something in battles!
(Continued on next. Column). This professional colleagues. methods."-
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