BANKNOTES IN CANTON.
A TICKLISH POSITION.
SOME ABSURD RUMOURS.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Į
ROUND THE COURTS.
SNATCHER SENTENCED,
Convicted of a charge of saatch- ing handbag from Miss Veronica Lee, a telephone operator, at Wan- chai Road on Friday, a Chinese
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was
sentenced by Mr. E. W. Hamilton to twelve months' hard labour and a flogging. It stated that after snatching the bag, the thiet disappeared into a of the silk merchants, the Govern-house in Tai Yuen Street, but a
CANTON, September 29, In compliance with the request
prohibited the exportation of silver" exceeding $30, the purpose being to conserve cash withig Can-
ton.
arch later revealed the handbag
hidden in the premises.
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ANOTHER MUI TSAI CASE,
ent has modified its regulations governing the exportation of silver | coins from Chaton. It will be re-
membered that the Government, in
view of the run on the Central |
A fine of 9 was imposed by Bank of China in Canton, last week Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham on a
woman living on the second floor. of No. 110 First Street, on a charge of taking into her employ a mni for aged 19,
It was stated that the case arose of out an attempted But this has meant hardshipicide by the girl cecently,
In for the silk merchants who had to have cash to buy way, silk in Sun Tak and other outlying districts. The sixth crop of raw silk of this year was ready for the market, and big sums of money.in ailver were needed with which to make the pur chases.
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Hence these merchants gent petition to the Government request ing the removal of the embargo on silver. The petition was granted,
provided each shipment did not exceed 83,000, and the exporters were bond fidë silk_dealers. The Government, however, specified that this applies to silk nier- chants only and to on one else.
quiries by the authorities led to a summun, being taken out against defendant for keeping a mui trai and with ill-treating her.
His Worship dismissed the count of ill-greatment, but registered conviction for keeping a mud taal,
IN HOSPITAL.
Four Chines appeared, before Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith on charges of fighting in Sai Kung-road, near the Kowloon City Police Station, und with resisting arrest from P.C. Brez Mohammed Haseain. Sergt. Sherry informed his Worship that one defendant was in hospital, and he would therefore ask for a 45
hours" "remand.
His Worship grauted the land, placing two of the de-
re-
The
$50.
Government agents are still vigil-fendants in police custody. antly watching the two bridges lead. cther is on ball in the sum of ing into Shameen and all the wharves where boats are at anchor,
·lest some one should carry kilver out of Canton.
BANK MATTERS.
可
OPIUM IN BASKET.
Artested at the Kowloon-Canton Railway Station between Fanling and Shengshui, and found in the The run on the Central Bank of pussession of 9.5 tiels of raw China, in Canton, which had been pium, à Chinese woman was fined dying down since the Government $20 or, in default, one month's nude its announcement concerning | jail with hard labour. The opium, the redemption of its banknotes, ❘ was discovered hidden in one suddenly started again yesterday of two baskets full of fruit which afternoon, for some unknown ren-[the defendant had with ber and san.. In the morning it was thought was ordered to be confiscated.
to be all over, there being very few people in the bank demanding cash for their banknotes." But from one o'clock or in the afternoon, the bank was again crowded to capai eity. The men demanding change Chinese village woman was cau- were practically all of the coolie tioned by Mr. T. 5. Whyte-Smith. class. The writer, who was on the spot, asked some of the map, what it was all about. They said they did not know, as they were only fokis hired for the purpose."
Later on in, conversation with some of the money changers the
DIS LA LE. OHICKEN"
Pleading that she did not know was an offence to steal a chicken
GIRL'S HEAVY FINE.
FOR CARRYING OPIUM.
ย
The Chinese girl who had been writer was told that the fresh remanded by Mr. E. W. Hamilton, „panic was due to news appearing at the Central Magistracy; on
in certain Hong Kong Chinese news-
charge of possession of 35 tuele of papers, which had said that the local |
prepared non-Government opium, finance authorities bad received in made another appearance in Court structions from Mr. T. V. Soong on Saturday.
to the effect that the Bank should stop redeeming its notes.
Revenue Other Grimmitt told The the Magistrate that he has sent Nanking Finance Minister, accord some of his mer to Yaumati to in- ing to the message, urged the Can-quire among the boat people there ton Government to accept only 20 if anyone's daughter was missing, per cent. in the old banknotes sign-at their search was fruitless. He ed by the preceding management of added that even now he was willing the Bank, when the people are to take the girl over if she would paying taxes. The other 30 per say where she had got the opium cent, must be paid in silver, or in from. the new banknotes signed in Chi- nese by the present managing- -director, Mr. Chow Min Chu.
informations from
Mysterious Coolie."
Questioned by the Magistrate. the girl said that the opium was given to her by a coolic to carry for him. She was to meet him at
street corner.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1929.
EDGAR WARWICK
RETURNS."
WITH NEW LONDON COMPANY
It is some time since we have had a visit from one" of" Edgar Warwick's excellent companies, and it is therefore with keen anti- cipation, that Hong Kong theatre- goers art looking forward to the forthcoming visit of 31r. Warwick's now Revue Company, which comes direct from London via India and the Straits, and
opens at the Star Theatre, Kow- loon shortly in a series of revues of the reviews, which means, all that is best and brightest from all the current London revues. everyone, for Edgar Warwick is a There will something to please
past master in catering to the theatrical taste of the East." the course of the past twenty years, Mr. Warwick has brought every kind of theatrical attraction known with the exception of a circus and he tells us he is never likely to start in that line.
In
Miss Eileen Dawn, who in pri- rate life is Mrs. Edgar Warwick, Arrived on Saturday and is mak- ing the necessary arrangements for the forthcoming season.
The members of the company are all well-known London artistes "of repute including Selwyn Driver the famous London entertainer whose name is a sure box office attraction. He has played in fore many of the crowned heads in several London Theatres and Europe, He has received many commands to Buckingham Palace.
TREATY REVISION.
TALKS BETWEEN CHINA AND JAPAN.
NANKING, Sept. 18.
CORRESPONDENCE.
H.K.V.D.C. SPORTS.
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG
DAILY PRESS,"
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It is expected that the question of the removal of extrality will SIR-A most unfair and unsport constitute a "serious block in the ing act on the part of a competi coming negotiations for the revitor in the Open Mile race at the sion of the Sino-Japanese Treaty Volunteers Athletic Meet on Satur and Navigation, day was the only dark spot in an which will be started by Mr. Sadao otherwise bright afternoon's sport. Saburi, new Japanese Minister to China.
of Commerce
The Chinese attitude toward Japan in diplomatic dealings bas greatly changed, especially since the Sino-Soviet railway dispute arose, but in the matter of the re- vision of the commercial treaty it
The incident" I refer to happened in this manner. Towards the close of a particularly fine race, the last curve and canie tearing down three leading runners rounded the the home stretch all closely bauch- ed together. Forty yarda from the Lape an Indian soldier was in front, with the other two. hard on his heels.. The leader was hug-
will assume a strong attitude, espe- Light Infantry-was directly be is generally believed that Chinaging the rail, the second man- Private Balsh, of the Somerset cially in connection with the ques-hind him, while another Indian was tion of extrality.
It appears that Nanking is strängly determined to settle the question at this opportunity, while it is considered probable that Japan will not be able to satisfy Nanking in this respect.
almost brushing the Somersets runner. Suddenly Balsh shot out a him by the arm, and vigorously hand, grabbed the Indian ahead of thrust him aside.
It was a de- liberate foul, meriting complete dis on running and finished first, just qualification. The offender carried
managing to beat the two Indiana, who came in second and third, rea pectively.
When Mr. Okamoto, Japanese Consul at Nanking, recently called
Balsh's action had been clearly on Mr. Hu Han min, Chief of the witnessed by the large crowd Board of Legislation and a mem-
of onlookers and there was con- ber of the Foreign Afairs Com-siderable comment by n number of indignant spectators after the mittee, when he was about to re-
race was over. The Sports officials turn home, Mr. Hu stated that held a long discussion before nam China wanted immediate and un- ing the winner. It must have come conditional abolition of extrality,
as a surprise to most of those pre- sent that the outcome of this con- When Consul Okamoto said that it ference was that Private Balsh was Burchell, another fun-would be impossible, Mr. Hu was comedian with most attractive
awarded first place, his name being maker with a big reputation, is n
offended and stated that China will posted on the board as the winner personality. He is one of those never agree to conditional aboli- People who get on intimate terms
tion of extrality.
After all, the individual "turn" invariably helds with the audience right away. His
ep the Abow,
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question will form a Gordian knot at the coming Sino-Japanese treaty negotiations.--Osuka"' ¿Mainíclei.
SLASHED WATCHMAN'S
FACE.
LAD DESCRIBED AS "BAD EGG.
WILS
A Chinese lad, described as an ex-member of the Street Boys' Club, in Hong Kong and a source of trouble in Tsim Sha Tsui area, by, Det.-Sengt. Humphreys, charged at Kowloon Magistracy before Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith with assaulting a Chinese watchman on the P. and O. s.s. Mantua which berthed
Enid Nicholson, an engaging young lady with the binest of blee beautiful real golden hair, and the eyes, and na unahingled head of voice of a nightingale, is another of the many delightful artistes Edgar Warwick's New Company. Miss Nicholson was formerly with the D'Orly Carte" Company and indeed a pleasure to listen to both her delightfully pure soprano is in solo work, and blending together with Robert Poole's fine baritone. It is said that since the sad death of the famous baritone Gervase Elwes through motor accident in America, the Gramophone Co. have Leen endeavouring to find, a voice of similar timbre and quality to take his place on the company's list of fine singers, and they have been quite unsuccessful, until their last competition brought Robert Poole to their notice, in finding a substitute that could in any WAY approach the fine standard of the late Gervase, Elwes. Now, popular have Robert Poole's re cords become, that it is necessary at the end of this tour for Mr.him in the face, causing a deep Poole to make many more records in the London studio to meet the increasing demand for his records. The effortless production, elegant quality, and delightful timbre of hia voice, record perfectly, and music lovers should not miss an opportunity of purchasing his re-
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if obtainble in the Colony. terpsichorean art is repre sented by two mast taleated artistes in-Barbara Weale and Guy Lathom. Guy Eathom, much could be said Of her dancing partner and still he inadequate.
Jean Wells,,, L.R.A.M., ARC.M. also plays a prominent part in the
programme.
Moutrie's,
Plans open on Tuesday next, at
Godown's Wharf.
At No. 3 Kowicon
Denfendant was seen loitering on asked by the complainant to go, he the deck of the ship, and when. pulled out a pen-knife and stabbed
wound
The plea of the defendant
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of the event.
On opening my newspaper this (Sunday) morning I read that after naturally, against Balsh. Further I the race a protest was lodged, quite read that the two Indian runners were disqualified because they had not entered their names for the eveut. Be that as it may, Balsh had plainly broken & rule athletics and he should, therefore, have been automatically ruled out. There should have been no question about it."
of
Why was not Balsh disqualified and "no race" declared ? And why, after it had been submitted that the first of the two Indians had been entered for the race. was he, disqualified?
I should be obliged if the judges at Saturday's aporta will be kind enough to reply, in your columns.
will. I think, be appreciated by the to the above questions. A state ment of the facts coming from them sporting public. Yours, etc.:
ÄTHLETE. Hong Kong, September 20.
I'
IMPRESSIVE NAVAL"
FUNERAL.
LT.-COMDR. "LITTLETON
BURIED.
that he was going on board the
Impressive scenes marked the ship to get some food from the funeral on Saturday of Pay. Lt. English crew. Sergt. Humphreys Comdr. Hugh Littleton. R.N., of overruled this by saying the de- HMS. Titania. It will be remem- fendant had no business to be onbered that the deceased officer tell board the liner..
"A Small Boy" The prosecuting officer said the twice cautioned and several times defendant had previously
been
"lut off," because they considered him only a small boy.
The Irst time he appeared before the Magistrat was when he hit a Chinese on the head with a bamboo pole!
His Worship: How old are you? Defendant: Sixteen. Det.-Sergt. Humphreys:
POLICE CHIEFS TO CONFER. certainly a bad egg!
MR. T. H. KING VISITS CANTON,
He is
His Worship: Is he Hong Kong born 1
Serg Humphreys: No, your Worship, Sum Chun,
His Worship Mr. T. H. King, Captain Super-flogging?
How about a intendent of Police, left. Hong Kong on Saturday on the Kinshan strokes in 1928,
Sergt. Humphreys: He had 6
It does not seem. Canton, Also a passenger to have done him much good. the boat was Mr. Lai Shui, one of the two principal Chinese labour.
His Worship: One month's hard detectives.
for
on
No information was given in re gard to Mr. King's visit but, it is understood, he will confer with the Police authorities of Canton as to Canton and Hong Kong in the further co-operation between
maintenance of order, and, also that other important subjects will
Such news upset local nancial eireles, and the merchants' appar. -ently are taking no chances.. But
according to
His Worship imposed a fine of official circles, Mr. T. V. Soong of the opium. In view of the girl's
$930 and ordered the confiscation be discussed. merely sanctioned the financial age, he hesitated about giving her policy of the local regime in regard the usual term of imprisonment in lieu of the fine, and instend order-
TO BE WED TO-DAY.
the
...
The prosecuting officer, then add- ally be banished from the Colony. ed that the defendant would prob-
KWONG WAH HOSPITAL.
MATERNITY BRANCH OPENED.
into the "harbour and was drowned early Friday morning. The body was recovered the same day by divers.
coffin was carried reverently from Covered by the Union Jack, the
the Royal Naval Hospital by a party of officers from Titania and placed on a gun carriage which was drawn by ratings from H.M.S. Berwick.
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A company of men from the same ship, in slow step with arms re- vereed, precoded the procession which marched to the solemn and poignant strains of Chopin's
Marche
Fugebre" ard the "Dead March" from "Saul.!* Other detachments of officers and ratings followed, the last being a party of wreath-bearere.
Among the many beautiful floral tributes" were three Naval crowne of fresh flowers, several magnificent floral anchors and 4 cushion of purple flowers resembling violeta in appearance.
.
The body was laid to rest in the W. Arscott, Chaplain of Titanin, Protestant Cemetary, the Rev. H.
and a messmate of the deceased officer, officiating.
A firing party from H.M.S. Ber- wick fired three volleys which were followed by the "Last Post" and "Reveille.
PRINTERY RAIDED. POLICE SEARCH FOR "REDS.”
The CLD raided a house in Wellington Street late on Friday
In the presence of a large num CHIEF OFFICER OF "KIN ber of prominent Chinese residents, to the redemption of the Governed her to go to jail for only seven
including Mr. M. K. Lo (Chairman SHAN."
of the Tung Wah Hospital Board ment Bank notes. There are nodaya,
of Directors) and his colleagues and restrictions whatever laid on the When the girl first came up be
the Board of the Kwong Wah Hos cashing of the new notes. But ap explained that when arrested she McAndrew Perez de la Sala, & inati was formally opened by Mr. doors away which is used as a
fore his Worship, Mr. Grimmitt
pital, the new maternity branch of evening and afterwards entered We learn that Capt. Robert the Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau- the ground floor of a house a few parently the merchants want to be refused to say casthing about her popular officer on the Canton and R. A, O. North, Secretary for on the safe side, for they claim that self except that she belonged to a Hong Kong run, is to be married Chinese Affairs, on Saturday- the Bank night refuse to cash any sumpan in the harbour, and when to-day at the British Consulate, With accommodation for or all of its notes at any time within a motor host to look for the Shameen, to Blics Violet Wong Mei 100 patients, the new branch fills a
To. out advance notice.
Bumpon she suid that she did not
long-felt want and it is hoped that know where it was.
Capt. de la Sala is the author of its accommodation may be increased "Let'e Sec," a handy reference in the future. sent chief officer of the 8.5. Kinafilfated to the Tung Wah Hos hook on navigation. He is at pre- The Kwong Wah Hospital is Shan.
pítal
an offer was made to take her out
1.
All the new banknotes are again accepted at par value by the larger but Mr. Grimmitt thought, that she The girl gave her age as 11 years, business firma in the city.
was older.
over
printery.
We understand that the raids were carried out on the strength of "information received" and that the police believed both houses to be the centre of Communist activity. No arrests or seizures were made in either case...
Both houses are near the Police Headquarters. :
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