WILL “IRONSIDES " ATTACK?
RUMOURED (AGREEMENT
WITH KWANGSI.
CANTON'S PRECAUTIONS.
[ROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CORRESPONDENCE.
CHINESE PROGRESS IN SPORTS.
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG DAILY PRESS."]
SIR-With a series of open tennia matches (which on account of the inclementy of the weather did not finish until the 25th) the Chinese Athletic Meet organised by the CANTOS, September 26.
Chines Athletic Association at Preparations are being made in their Stadium, North Point, was Canton to strengthen the western brought to a close. Local fans who visited the Stadium during the and northern frontiers of the Prothree days athletic meeting at North vince against any possible advent Point have been entertained with of the much dreaded Chaug Fat sport of a very high standard seldom Fui and his "Ironsides." Heavy en in Hong Kong. The events were keenly contested throughout, troop movements are going on up and the prowess displayed was the North and the West Rivers, brilliant. where strategic points are being reinforced. The regiment under the command of Colonel Heung Hon Ping is guarding the West River, while, the 50th Division under Com mander Yu Han Mow is responsible for the protection of the North River districts. The 34th Brigade ander Commander Wa Han Ping is still in Canton, but is preparing to move out to the upper parts of the West Kiver. Both the Canton Samshui and the Canton-Hankow Bailways are being used for the transportation of troops and sup plies.
A DRIVE ON CANTON?
Thes
movements troop
were
Of laté years achieved remarkable
Chinese have.
Success
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1929.
BROADCASTING IN
HONG KONG
"MUI TSAI” CASE.
OFFICIAL OPENING
CONCERT
COMMITTEE'S ACTIVITIES.
"ADOPTION OF GIRLS NOT USUAL,"
DR. S. W. TSO ASSISTS
MAGISTRATE. -
Before Mr. T. A. Hazlering at Central Magistracy yesterday, the adjourned hearing of the case against Lee Wong Shi, a Chinese woman who is summoned for (1) taking a muitas into her employ (9) taking a girt of seven as a female domestic servant and (3) transferring a mai ti to another family, was continued.
Mr. A. E. Hall represented Mrs. Li Wong Shi.
In connection with the above ense a woman name Wong Yeung Shi was summoned for taking n muitai into her employ and her son was summoned for assaulting
presented by ale. Hin Shing Lo
These two defendants were re-
Distant Relations.
Under the chairmanship of Mr. N. L. Smith the members of the Broadcasting Committee held their accond moeing in the Sanitary Board room on Tuesday evening, when the pleasing announcement was made by the Chairman that the opening concert, organised by the had received official Committee, blessing by the Hon, Mr. W. T. Southorn, C..., Colonial Secre- ary, consenting to assist at the opening ceremony 04 Tuesday, October 8, at 2 p.m. From the new Studio in the General Post Office building the Hoo. Mr. Southorn games which they have taken up listeners-ia on the opening night.
will address a few words to all the mizi tani, for less than 30 years. In football, A good concert is being organised baseball, and tennis they have been for that evening under the expert champions in recent years, and direction of Mr. Youngheband, have practically defeated all the whose services the Committee has. At earlier hearings it was stated foreign teams in Hong Kong to bean fortunate in securing as the that Mrs. Li Wong. Shi and Mrs. waterpolo for the first time they Programme Secretary and to whom Wong Yeung Shi were distantly joined the league this year and all inquiries may be addressed a related and that the girl, went have shown brilliancy in the game, the Studio, G.P.D., and from whom from the former's house to the and will find no difficulty in be-all information will be obtainable latter's house to stay. Mrs. Li coming champions in a short time regarding the Committee's efforts had contended that the girl was to come.
Hong Kong and the improvement her family as an adopted daughter. at popularising broadcasting in not a mui taai but was taken into of the programmes arranged for the
in answer special benefit of the public.
to Mr. Hazalrigg, Mrs. Li said that she did not know It will be realised that until the that a law was passed in 1994 pro- Committee has gained more hibiting the taking of muj trair. perience, the formulation of pre-She added that the girl was not a grammes for the immediate future mui taai in this case, but her
that is, during the winter months adopted daughter. will be more or less in the nature of tentative efforts, with room for it is hoped, will be received from of letters the public by menus addressed to the Programme Secrc. tary or through the medium of the
At the recent Athletis Meet they have also displayed their talents in other branches of sports, such as track and field events and swim- ming,
It is marvellous that the Chinese have so enthusiastically taken to parily the result of the "Ironsides many branches of foreign sport, and and made such rapid progress in moving towards Hunaa Kwangai from Western Hupeh. It such a short space of time.
ex
is reported that the Ironsides. Though. China has in many aport-improvements on suggestions which, still number 20,000 strong and are ing spheres in her own land very
often outplayed the foreign sports well equipped and financed. They have evacuated thang and Shasi men, it still remains for her to be- in Western Hupeh without giving come aves more efficient to be able battle to Marshal Chiang Kai; to meet the world's best with an Shek's troops
They are said to have reached an agreement with certain Kwangsi military chiefs, including General Yu Ten Pox, head of the Kwangsi Administration, and other adher ents of the old. Kwangsi clique Rumours are still current in Canton
that the real objective of the Iron aides is Canton and Kwangtung. and that a drive will be minde on Kwangtung when they have reached Kwangsi,
even chance of success. Perhaps, bearing in mind the rapid strides being made and efficiency display od, she may at no distant date van- quish them in some games and events. With proper coaching and strict adherence to training rules, China is bound to go far.
Would it not be a good idea to hold in Hong Kong once a year an Athletic Meet open to all nation- alities 7-Yours, etc.,
K. C. IP. Hong Kong, September 26,
CANTON MERCHANT'S
WILL..
DISSENSION IN KWANGSI.
Latest reports from Kwangsi state that considerable trouble is going on in Wuchow and other big com- mercial centres of the Province. General Li Ming Shui is reported ESTATE OF $53,000 IN HONG to have declared martial law in- Wuchow, driving Lui Woon Im'i troops out of the city. The Wu-, chow Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fung, has been dismissed by General Li for being unable to handle the situation and maintain peser."
The situation is not altogether clear, General Lui Woon Im was trusted subordinate of Wong Shiu Hung, one of the Big Four" of
the Kwangsi clique. But he capitu- Jated to the Nanking troops upon the condition that he was to retain his post with his army intact. It appears that Lui Woon Im is now at variance with the new Kwangsi} lendera.
SILVER RUNNING
SHORT.
CENTRAL BANK REFUSES OLD NOTES.
[FROM DUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, September 62.
1
KONG.
Mr. Yu Chik Sang (or Yu Jack Sung) ali Yu Ki Shui, retired merchant, who died at 3, Tung Fook Main Street, Canton, on March 26. 1920, left 855,000 in Hong Kong.
Lewspapers.
After considerable discussion of the draft programme as to hours submitted by the Programme Suis Compittee, composed, of Messrs. F. Austin, H. Lowcock, and Chan Heang Pak, the following schedule was teatatively decided upon-
SUNDAYS:-
From 10.30 or 11 am-Church
morning services. From 12 (noon) to 1 p.m.-Chi-
Dese programme, From 6-7 p.m.-Hospital pro
gramme.
From 9 pm onward.-Ordinary
routine programme, 10.30 p.m.-Close down. WEEKLY DAYS:-
10.43-11 a.m.-Commercial news, market quotations, etc., is English and Chinese. 12:30-1.30 p.m.-Demonstration pro
gramme.
5.30-6.13 p.m.-Children's hour, programme arranged especial ly suitable for children. 0.10.30 p.m.-European or Chinese
programme.
There is no certainty that during the first few months it will be pös-
His second younger brother (as he described him in the will) Mr.ible to arrange for programmes Yu Chik Nia, merchant, is appoint every day in the week; it is very
His Worship after going over the evidence found that the question of transfer, as far as Mr. Hin Shing Loa client was concerned, was not established and he dis missed that summons.
น
The Assault Charge. In regard to the question of assault, Mr. Lo entered a plea of the leniency of the Court pleading guilty for his client and asked for that the assault was in the nature of justifiable chastisement ne the girl had repeatedly stolen things. The girl had been cut in the face, but it was not caused on purpose by the defendant. The girl had fallen against some hard-object."
Mr. Hazlerigg, in imposing A fine of 850, stated that he took into consideration the fact that the de- fendant had pleaded guilty and thrown himself on the mercy of the Court, otherwise the Bench would have taken a very serious view of the matter. There was no possible justification for any man. beating that chill
day's sitting had submitted
The Magistrate prior to yester number of questions on mui tsai to the Hon. Dr. S. W. To and' the latter's written replies were referred to when his Worship dealt with Mr. Hall's dient.
ed executer with the widow, Yu Tse days in the week may be ex-parent. At the time of the trans
Shi as executrix until testator's son Yu Fook Chuen, attains the age of 21.
Mr. Yu Chik Nin is to receive an annual remuneration of $120 för his services.
RUMOURS FROM WUCHOW. KWANGTUNG TROOPS
been
PIA
Daughter or "Mui Taal "? His Worship said that it was established that a sum of money (either 895 or 3190) was paid by likely that intermissions of one of her for the girl to the child's pected and, as has been stated, the fer a document was handed over to Committee hope to profit by ex- La Wong Shi, That form of docu perience.
ment, Dr. Tso had stated, was the form used as a deed on the pre- sentation of a mui trai. Further, it was a fact that the child did a certain amount of light housework. Mrs. Li had said that she had
News for Outports. The proposal for the service of Also by the will of 1927, a daugh-commercin news originated with tar is to receive 83,000 in dowry, on the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, marrying The widow has the life who aims with an improved range interest in the estate and, on her at placing our market quotations always intended to adopt the child. death, it will pass to the son.
and Hong Kong and world pewe According to Dr. Tao, it was 103- generally, in tabloid form, within usual in China to adopt girls in the reach daily of business-men and the full sense of the wordadon- and Mr. Hazlerigg did not residents of places like Foochow tion and Wuchow who can, at present, think that the first defendant had only obtain their news four days any invention of adopting the
child. MOVING.
old when the Hong Kong news. papers reach them by steamer. In Continued at joot of next column), According to the vernacular order to meet the needs of those who are stationed in these outlying presa, rumours have valentin Wuubow thret The places arrangements are being made quite number of short lectures Owing to the Central Bank's de-wangsi troops have formed in whereby, abort items of general news and readings which will be limited alliance with the Ironsides. This, interest will be supplied each night to about 1,000 words, taking not cision to redeem, for the time being coupled with the movement of by one of the local newspapers. more than ten minutes to deliver.. at least, only the new issue of notes large numbers of Kwangtung Hospitals Not Forgotten. There will be discourses on a diver signed by the present manager, Mr. troops to the West River districts, Chow Mẩn Chu, the Government has
The Committee is fortunate insity, of subjects, from centipedes aroused much apprehension Depository is somewhat less crowd among the general public and the counting in their number a gentle.and millipedes to astronomy and ed to-day. It is learned that this merchants,
man of the experience and willing-current literature. While for those ness in public mass entertainment who are expecting a reduction in now issue of banknotes in circula- Information from "unofficial
like Mr. B. Sutherland. Mr. Suther, the cost of market produce, the tion in insignificant as compared circles reveals that the situation and takes into his especial care the Rev. H. R. Welis, O... will dis with the old ones. It appears that in Wuchow is critical.
course on agriculture in the New Many catering for, patients and inmates in the Government is short of silver Kwasi troops, under General hospitale with entertainment that Territories in a practical manner. and is therefore compelled to take Lui Woon Im, are being central this step.
In a circular to the ized at Wutdow where a notifica loncsomeness and depression public, a copy of which is posted in tion has been lately issued by the front of the Central Bank, the Gov-police authorities denouncing erament states that all taxes will Chiang Kai Shek and attempting have to be paid 80 per cent. in the to pacify the people. new (and therefore redeemable) Merchants have refused to Central Bank of Ching notes and accept the Central Bank of China 20 per cent. in the old (and un-uotes and a panic has been caused redeemable) banknotes. The exact among the business circles. amount of the old banknotes in circulation has not been divulged to plying between Wuchow and the public, but is believed to be Liuchow have been commandered exceedingly large, probably over by the authorities in Wuchow for -$90,000,000,-..
the transportation of troope.
According to passengers from The Government hopea that this new deflation policy will gradually the West River districts many decrease the stupendous suma now Kwangtung troops are quartered in circulation. The old banknotes between Samshui and Shiubing. thus collected will be withdrawn from circulation.
"The refusal of the Central Bank
MINISTERING. CHILDRENS'
LEAGUE.
SPECIAL CINEMA PERFORMANCE.
Although it has been decided by the Committee of the Ministering Children's League not to bold "The Fun of the Fair! this year,
wing to several of the committee members being away from the Colony, the various branches are making efforts to ensure that the
na income, so necessary to carry on the excellent work of the League, shall not suffer unduly in consequence.
The Victoria". Branch is busy organising a special cinema per- formance to be held at the Queen's Thentre, on Saturday, October sch from 10.30 a.m. to 19.30, thanks to the assistance of Hongkong Amuse- ments, Ltd., and to Mr J. H. Backhouse, who has taken the theatre for the occasion.
The programine has been special- ly chosen for children, the follow- loging the film selected.
Neptune's Neighbours" a most instructive picture in natural colours showing various forms of fish life in the China Sea.
Sunbeams +3 nother. Prizna coloured fim which shows the effect of the sun's rays on fruit, flowers and vegetables. comedy for the little ones.
"Angel Eyes "an ideat little
Johnny Get Your Hair Cut in which Jackie Coogan plays the lending role.
Mrs. H. A. Taylor, who is busily engaged organising the perform- ance, informs us that there will be ons price only for seats, namely 30 cents each, and that tickets may now be purchased at Moutrie's
Most residents are fully aware of the splendid work of the Min- stering Children's League, and it is to be hoped that Saturday week will ace a very large number of children and their parents at the Queen's. Those who are unable to be present, will doubtless nasist the Victoria Branch by purchasing
tickets.
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The "defendant had said that the always treated and regarded the child as 'her own daughter notwith- standing the fact that she was stay- lng with Mrs Weng Yeung Shi entirely consistent with the post- which according to Dr. Teo was
tion a mui tsai.
surname
It was also pointed out that the girl had adopted the
The practice, of her mistress. again according to Dr. To, not uncommon in the case of mui fzain.
It was pleaded in the present case that the child was given a wardrobe and silk clothing and car-rings. This was again not un- usual and was consistent with her char as a mui trai.
her being a mui trat.
Defence Unsubstantiated. All the contentions of the der fence that the relationship of the girl to Mrs. Li Wong Shi was other than mui tegi, said his Worship. fell to the ground. The evidence on the whole was overwhelming on
His Worship said that he there- fore must convict on the charge of taking the mui trai into employ. ment on November 4, 1924.
The Magistrate went on to say that he would look upon the re- alternative maining charges ne ones and he would dismiss them.
Before proceeding to pass any sentence on the first charge," Baid his, Worship, "I propose to con- will help to overcome the dull hours
The Technical Staff,
sider the position of the child in 45is case. I have read through the brought about by physical affliction. tion of Mr. H. King, Govern find as a fact that the first de- On the technical aide the nasocia evidence vary-carefully and I must When on Home leave recently Mr. Sutherland was impressed by the Committee, assisted us he is by his kind manner; she was well housed, meat electrical engineer, with the fendant treated this mui tai in a number of car-phones in hospitals, staff, is of invaluable help. Mr. well fed and well treated as a that there were no less than 30,000 heartedly into the now organisation. accordance with the Chinese tradi In London alone he was informed King has thrown himself whole member of the family and in in use, and that number must have. N L. Smith, the Postmaster- tion that a mui tai should be Several of the steam launches been considerably increased since General, by virtue of his official treated as a member of family."
position, in the liaison officer bo- As regards the local Goverment tween the Government and the un-
CENSORSHIP IN CANTON.
then.
hospitals the Chairman has applied officials on the Committee. Always which had
the mui trai question was one
to Government for receiving sets to ready to receive and welcome sug-criticism
Br'd
come
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His Worship'went on to say that
in for much be installed, and there is every gestions and criticisms, the
If he were to accept reason to hope that the application operation between the Committee that the criticism was very much Dr. Tso's opinions, he would say will be granted.
a whole and their Chairman unmerited. Service Men.
makes for harmony and efficiency, The Magistrate went on to ex- Nor will the Service men, ashore
To ensure that the wishes of every plaia that a child of poor parents and afloat, be neglected in Mr. section of the community will be would be very much better off Sutherland's scheme of arrange considered, Mr. H. Lowoock and as a mui trai in a good family, ment. Special thought will be Mr. Chan Heung Pak serve on the especially if the girl was pro- of China to redeem at the present The Canton authorities have dis given to sailors and soldiers in the Committee in the capacity of Chi- perly treated.
In the present time its old notes has created a big patched mon to the Post Office and matter of sports results, like foot- neac representatives. Together with instance, taking all the circum- senaation in financial and business the Telegraph Administration ball and cricket matches. The aug. Mr. F Austin they are working so stances into consideration, circles. The bankers of the city erasor letters and telegrams which gestion was submitted by the veter. that the Chinese community will would only impose a small penalty say they will lose heavily, as all
an cricketer, Mr. T. E. Pearce, for obtain their fair share of time allo- of 855. are liable to be opened of them are still in possession of:
the consideration of the Committee, cation in the programmes.
His Worship, at the conclusion examination,
It will be acted upon.
It is hoped that all musicians and big amounts.
cd the case, said he would like to Letters and telegrams containing
others who are willing to help in reference to political matters or
Express his deep gratitude to the this project and who would like Hon. Dr. 8. W. Tso for the time "counter-revolutionary propa-
From the professional staff of the their voices or instruments tried the Iztter gentleman had spent in ganda will be confiscated and the Hong Kong University, Prot, Simp-over the air will communicate in connection with the Magistrate's senders and receivers will be liable son has obtained the promise of writing with the Programme Secre. questions, The newere threw to heavy penalties.
"(Continued at foot of next column), Itary, c/o G.P.O...
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Because of the general uncertain- ty, practically all the merchants in the city are raising the prices of their wares all the way from 20 to *20 per cent.
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