CANTON OFFERS
PEACE.
KWANGSI ASKED TO SUBMIT.
LEADING GENERALS MUST GO1
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1929.
MR. BREWER AND
THE INSTONE BANK.
SECRETARY GIVES EVIDENCE.
SHOPLIFTERS GET SIX MONTHS.
CAUGHT AT THE SWATOW
LACE SHOP.
Two shoplifters who attempted to MORE ABOUT THE "BALANCE. | steal 99 yards of silk from the
SHEET.
The hearing of the case against Noel Instone Brower, who is charged with offences under the Perjury and Larceny Ordinances in connection with the affairs of the Instone Banking Corporation, "was continued before Mr. A. W..G. H. Grantham on Saturday.
Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, Assist. ant Attorney-General, appeared for the prosecution and Mr. E. David- son for the defence.
Mr. P. C. Leo, Secretary of the Instone Bank, was the only witness called, and gave evidence regarding the balance-sheet concern in the
case.
Swalow Lace Company, Peddar Street, were caught in the act and, when brought before Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham on Saturday, sen- tenced to six months' hard labour each.
According to the evidence, the men entered the shop on Thursday evening and said they wanted to. buy some silk. They were shown a number of varieties, but failed 'to find a pattern that "suited them.
They returned on Friday at of the shop and again asked to be about 1 p.m., walked to the end
shown some silk. An assistant re- cognised them as the prospective of the previous night
to close a deal,
CANTON, Dec. 90. Further fighting in the Kwang tung Kwangsi war is not expected, as the Canton Higher Command is trying to effecting a settlement by -negotiation in accordance with in structions from Nanking. Marshal Chiang Kai Shek, in "a lengthly cablegram to the Canton Govers. ment, urges that it would be better if the Kwangst rebels would lay down their
arms and aurrender rather than continue the costly
Mr Leo said that na: Secretary Campaigo, General Chen Teal Tong he kept the minute-book of the will suggest that the Kwangsi bank. From this book it was seen armies should repudiate their lead that a meeting of the Directors of ers, including Wong Shiu Hung, Lithe Inatone Bank" took place on Tsung Jen and Lui Woen Im, and June 8, where a balance-sheet was
uhmit to Canton. This is being approved and signed by the Direc-goods the first defendant, who was put to them in the form of a detors The minutes of that meeting mand, compliance of which would showed that it was decided that this balance sheet was to be print ed.
Asked by Mr. Fitzroy who enter June 8, witness said that it was in ed up the minutes of the meeting of Mr. Brewer's writing, and bore Mr. Brewer's signature. There was a meeting on June 18, the minutes of which witness kept."
mean of the end of bloodshed.
According to General Chea Tsai Tong's terms all the leading. Kwangs Generals must leave the Province e a condition of peace; After this is done the Kwangei armies will be reorganised under the direction of Geners! Chen Tani Tong and Kwangsi will be admine tered by Cantonese officials, Gen- eral Yu Han. Mow, a trusted sub.
ordinate of General Chen Tsai Tong, having been mentioned for the governorship.
The strength of the Cantonese forces in Kwangsi is now about three divisions, Most of these troppe, are in Wuchow and vicinity and they will not move into the interior, unless the negotiations now in progress fall through.
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The Auditor Again.
As regards the balance-sheet which was approved by the Direc- tars at the meeting of June 8, after it had been approved some of the Directors pointed out that since a good number of the shareholders were Chinese, it would be advisable to translate the balance-sheet and profit and loss account into Chinese for their convenience. Witness was told by the Directors to carry out All the Nanking troops in Canton this suggestion, and he examined are about to go back to Nanking the balance-sheet in question, but to take part in Chiang Kai Shek's found that there were certain terms campaign against. Tang Seng Chi which he did not quite understand, and hi allies. The rd Nanking so he arranged for the auditor Li Division under Chen Chi Ching Tung to assist him. Together they bas already arrived in Canton from translated the balance sheet on the north front and is waiting for June 9 (Saturday) and forwarded ships to take them back to Nana copy of it to the printers. king. The 8th Nanking Division will also leave Canton for the North after the 3rd Division.
MR. CHUNG WING KWONG HONOURED.
DISTINGUISHED CANTONESE
EDUCATIONIST.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ]
CANTON, Dec. 92.
In the course of translation, stated witness, an alteration or erasure was made by the auditor. Prior to sending the copy to the printer. witness took it into Mr. | Brewer's office with a view to let
ting the latter "see the alteration, but Mr. Brewer was not in..
When the printer's" proof arrived one or two days later, witness again took it into Mr. Brawer's room, but he was not there and the balance-sheet was shown to Mrs. Brewer, who, naked several ques- tions about the alterations and Mr. Chung Wing Kwong, Presi- ordered that the nuditor be sent dent of Lingnan University, has for. Witness telephoned Mr. Li been given the degree of LL.D. by Tung, but could not say what then St. John's College, Shanghai.transpired; later he saw the audi- After receiving the degree Dr.tor's signature on the proof. Chung left Shanghai for Canton; At a subsequent date witness and on his arrival in Hong Kong maid twenty or more proofs were he was greeted by a group of re-received Mr. Brewer, said the presentatives of the Institution, witness, was not in the office including Prof. Clinton X. Laird, during this time. Dean of the College, Prof. Henry Chase Brownell, Mrs. R. Koipp, and Mrs. James M. Henry, The party and other friends gave Dr. Chung an elaborate banquet at the Hong Kong Nam Tong Cafe.
customers
CORRESPONDENCE.
CHRISTIAN CLAIMS AND TEACHING.
[TO THE EDITOR OF TAR KONG KONG
'DAILY FRESS."]
Sin,I do not think there is anything very formidable in the inconsistencies" in Christ's teach- ing put forward by X. In the passage "If any man come to me and hate not his relatives (named) and his own life, also, bo cannot be my disciple," I should imagine the word hate is a bad translation. But" what the sentence obviously means is this" You must put Mo and what I teach first Before your own life, before your relatives. If you are my disciple you must be prepared to Aght your relatives. You can't desert Me because your wile tells you to. Every great cause makes a similar claim. What did We think of a man who re- fused to go to the War because of his mother."
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TWO WEDDINGS.
AT ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH.
BANKS-HANKIN.
Two weddings were celebrated at St. Joseph's Church on Saturday, when Miss Florence Banks, B., of Raffles Girls' School, Singapore, and Holme Llack Farm, Freston Lanca., England, was united to Mr. Edward John Hanking master mariner of Bournemouth, England. were Miss The second couple Marinette Hahnemann, of Prilly. Lausanne, Switzerland, and Mr. Eloi Edouard Bougon of 1 Felix Villas.
Alias Florence Banks, B.A., is the daughter of Mrs. G. A. Banks of She was given Preston, Lanca. away by Mr. D. Bishop, M.A., of the Raffies Boys' School, Singa porc, and Mrs. Bishop was her The bride matron of honour. travelled to Hong Kong on the a.s. Rhiva with Mr. and Mrs. Bishop.
The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Father Riganti and Mr. S.Steele was "best man."
I think any Greek scholar would
The bride looked very charming agree that take no thought for and. anxious brought out a large array of silks the morrow," would be better in a dress of beige georgette and for their inspection.
translated, Fret not yourself carried a bouquet of red carnations. While they were examining the about the morrow, a very differ-tier "going away" dress was of blue crepe de chine After the ent thing.
ceremony a reception was held at dressed in European clothes, pick-On the eve of the battle of St. ed up a roll of light blue silk (22 Vincent, Sir John Jervois, with the the Helena May Institute where the yards) and handed it to his ac- French fleet in sight having issued newly-married couple received the complice, who immediately tucked all necessary instructions, made his congratulations and good wishes of their friends, leaving later for the roll under his Chinese long-will, and went to bed, sleeping like
a child, and waking fresh for the Cheung Chow Island where the battle. In such manner Joffre and honeymoon is to be spent. Foch and Haig conducted the Great War. But most of us do, to our cost," Fres about the morrow.”
I is perfectly true that while Christ gave the doctrine of loving your enemy and studying his point of view-e can be fiercely debun- elatory,
coat.
The theft was seen by the mana- ger of the shop, who promptly, re- covered the silk from the person of the man" with the long-coat. The shoplifters were not in the least dismayed, and the one in European clothing promptly suggested to the other that he buy two yards of the silk, with a view to getting the fokis to do some business father than concern themselves detaining decided that the police should be thieves. The shop-people, however, called, and a police whistle soon brought a constable on the scene.
Impudent Defenro.
The firat defendant told the magistrate that he had been.com- missioned by some ladies to pur- case some silk, and for that pur- pose he was in the Swatow Lace Company's store. While examining some goods, he heard a "row," and saw a man in a long Chinese coat (the second defendant) being ac- cused of thefte Accused himself knew nothing of the matter.
The second defendant said he could not understand the attitude of the people in the shop, as they went into make a purchase, and while examining several rolls of silk, was accused by a joki of try ing to steal, one roll. He had done nothing of the kind-
Mr. Grantham, on convicting the men, asked if they had any records. The police produced these to the Magistrate, who, after reading them, remarked:-"Ah, I see, they have both been banished!"
Lon
But the burden of
HAHNEMANN—BOUGON,
At St. Joseph's Church on Sator- day, Miss Marinette Habgemann of Prilly, Lausanne, Switzerland, was united to Mr. Eloi Edouard Bou
gon of 1. Felix Villas, Hong Kong. The bride was given away by Mr. G. Curvillier, and the "best man was Mr. C..Armulphy, Following the ceremony a reception was held at 12, The Peak, where the usual toasts were given, and good wishes offered to the bridal couple. The honeymoon is to be spent at Baguio, Philippine Islands.
There are people who need the whip. There are people who by lies and intrigues upset any community. There are Christ's teaching is that improve of perdition."
ment is possible, and must be met halt-way-though that half-way may involvo pretty severo measures.
In the whole Goepel narrative there is nothing more tragic than the offering af the sop" to Judas, the final appeal, a little intimite RAZOR FRACAS ON BOARD honour, to a thoroughly bad man
Much of the attack op Christ is due to the idea that He is soft. Kindness and gentleness there is, but on occasion an adamanting hardness. Again and again He says in effect, "You soft people are no good. Are not these the qualities of a leader and of a physician?
SHIP.
ONE MAN SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
A desperate razor fight took place on board the British steamer Ribera lying in harbour on Satur day afternoon, resulting in three men being taken to the Government Civil Hospital.
Full details of the fracas are not yet available, but it appears that three of the 3 Arabs in the crew aboard the ship quarreled in the Mess Room and razors were brought into the ensuing struggle. All three
As to the passage: "I judge. no man" and "All judgment is given to the Son, Frankly I cannot find the passage, judge no man," but "I came not to judge Which is different. the world." If "X." would kindly give me the other reference, perhaps the con text will help.
However, the queation of judg-received cuts about the body, while What I want is to know if there in the throat and is in a very ment is frankly one for theologians. one of the men received a deep cut is some doctrine of Christ's on human conduct and there are
and entirely useful. many-which is not fully defensible
Inspector Shannon: "Yes, your Worship. There has been a lot of this going on. Respectably-dressed The question of accepting or re- people have gone into shops and jecting Christ's charms to Divinity stolen things. when they were not must rest with individual judgment. watched. Ladics, have also com What I say is that the words at plained of the loss of their hand-tributed to Christ are an infallible bags while shopping in town re- guide to conduct, and I still want cently."
instances to the contrary. When it comes to the experts," Charles Gore and Harnack, to mention only two, are pretty heavy weight on the orthodox side. But the whole of the Higher Criticism is built on shifting sand, and is little more than theorising."
Mr. Grantham: Six months' hard
No" Chairman! Regarding the general meeting of shareholders which was fixed for June 18, witness said Mr. Brewer labour. was indisposed on that date. This fact witness announced to the shareholders who had turned up for the meeting, and suggested that a chairman be elected to conduct the proceedings. It appears that while this step was generally ap proved, no one was willing to serve
Witness' evidence on this meet- ing was not quite clear, as it was apparently stated in the minute. book that in spite of the absence of the President of the Bank, and Hotwithstanding the fact there was no chairman, the meeting passed the report and accounts and
STONES ON PEAK TRAM-
LINE.
BOY'S THOUGHTLESS PRANKS.
Two Chinese schoolboys who were caught on Friday last putting stones on the Peak. Tram line, near Macdonell Road, were each sentenc ed by Mr. A. W. 0. H. Grantham to twelve strokes.
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Upon arriving in Canton Dr. Chung was given a great welcome by students and professors, who came to the wharf in a decorated motor boat to greet the University president and escort him back to Lingnan. The University campus was also appropriately decorated as chairman. for the occasion, and an imposing pailau had been erected near the front entrance. The entire student body, in uniform, and over a thou. sand in number, lined up on either side of the long esplanade...
Later a meeting was held in the garden of the Primary School and re-elected two of the Directors. speeches were delivered. A walk. Asked to explain how this could ing stuck with appropriate inscrip. tions and a piece of silk embroi. be possible since there was no dery with the Chinese character chairman, witness said these were "Wing" in the centre were then matters on the agenda, and con- presented to
President Chungcussion and generally approved,
sequently were brought up for dis The day was declared a genem although a date was ixed for a holiday and in the evening Dr meeting to be held later on to dis- Chung was the guest of honour at
cuss these matters officially. another elaborate banquet given by the University community. Practie- ally every student and member of witness, shareholders had copies of This boy was taken to the tram- the teaching staff attended and cived from the printer in com-
the balance-sheet. These were re- station and later handed over to later in the evening a motion picpleted form nine days before the
the police. The rails were examin- ture show was given in Swaseyndjourned meeting.
ed, and it was seen that the boys Hall. No admissión charges were
The Court proceedings will be had laid twelve huge pieces of made.
Dr. Chang has had a distinguish- ed career in Canton, having at one time been Commissioner of Educa tion of the Provincial Government of Kwangtung. He has served Lingnan in various capacities for 30 years continuously, and is largely responsible for the growth and development of the Institution. He has made half a dozen or so tripe abroad and has obtained over % million dollars in voluntary contri- butions from overseas Chinese. He has brought with him from Nanking to Canton an expert American en- gineer and architect by the name of Mr. Murphy. This gentleman, who is a technical advisor to the Nanking Government, will remain
At the adjourned meeting, said
resumed this afternoon.
A Chinese inspector of the Peak Tramway Company said he was on Peak, Nearing the bridge at Mac the 1.10 p.m. down tram from the
donell Road he saw one of the boys stooping over the lines. Sensing. something mischievous, the Inspec the tram was pulled up. tor rang the emergency bell and
Witness got out and gave chase to the boys, managing, with the assistance of a coolie employed by the Company, to catch one of them.
stone on the track.
The police made inquities and subsequently traced the boy who
had run away.
An official of the Peak Tramway Company stated that the stones were quite liable to derail the tram, One of the defendants pleaded guilty, but the other denied having placed any stones on the line, al though he admitted having played near the tram lines with the first boy, who, however, insisted that they were both implicated.
HAICHING PIRACY. SUSPECTS REMANDED FOR ANOTHER WEEK. Lam Hing and Chan Ma Ying, both described as Hokles from Namshan, made a second brief ap- pearance at Central Magistracy or Saturday, when they were charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton with the murder of Mr. Kingsley Frank-Lit La Woodward, third officer of the Defendants did not answer, and pirated steamer Haiching.
were sentenced to twelve atroxes, Chief Inspector Reynolds, proses each, in Lingnan for some time to helputing, applied for another formal It was stated in Court that there were sixteen passengers on the with the developing of the Univer remand of one week in police cus
Mr. Grantham: Why did you do
serious condition.
It is understood that the aggrca- sors will appear before the Police Magistrate this morning.
"first
Seeing that a "last moment" change was made, it seems to me. very evident that there must have been some disagreement between himself and the producer. An or chestra is an integral part of a musical production, and, as such, I question if there is anyone in Hong Kong to-day more competent te occupy the position of musical director for the local Philharmonic I don't intend to wrangle with Society than Mr. Fitz-Earle. If he Paul Vlaine over
were nos eminently efficient for the the merits or
post he holds, he surely could not demerits of local clergy, but I know a few points in the good old retain the position he does in this
Colony. English sport of parson baiting,"
the Having witnessed and can recognize a certain type night of The Geisha," there eer- of "criticism." When the news of tainly were flaws hers and there the existence of our "specimen which might have been remedied, book" leaked out it stopped. the but unless producer and a kind of fulminations, most of them
musical director сад anonymous, which it contained, and made people turn over in their barmony, it is impossible to make minds whether they really had i
a thorough success of things. It grievance and whether they were
is presuming too much to wish to.
to the writing-table.-Yours, etc., not being childish, before dashing aspire to the position of both pro- ducer and musical director at the R.B.
same time. As a producer, Mrs. F. Hong Kong, Dec. 21.
G Hunt has received the appre eintion of the large audiences which have flocked to the Theatre Royal during the past week, and any weaknesses, whether individual or [TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG collective, seem to have been over-
DAILY PRZSS."]
shadowed by the toute entemble, which was excellent.
"THE GEISHA."
work in
SiR-Now that the Philharmonie. Not having witnessed the show Society's production of. "The since the 14th, there is no doubt that Geisha" will be coming to an end with confidence instilled in some of to-night, after what has appeared the members of the company, the to be a most successful season, it production will have considerably may he confidently expected that improved since, and the few mem the curtain to make a few remarks, signs of being too self-conscious, the producer will be called before bers of the cast who showed pathetic
It will be interesting to see if bordering on almost stage fright, some explanation will be forthcom will have recovered from nervous- ing as to the reason why the ser es ere this, and I am looking for. vices of that very excellent musical ward to seeing a vast, contrast to- director, Mr. W. H. Fitz-Enric, night from the first night," and A.RO.M., were not retained. While I hope Mrs. F. G, Bunt will make in no way meaning to criticise the some reference as to why the ser abilities of Mr. Bakaleinikoff who, viccs of Mr. Fitz-Earle were not at the last moment kindly came retained throughout. He should be forward and took over the duties entitled to share with her the boa- of conductor by courtesy of the ours which will no doubt be shower Hong Kong Amusements Ltd., it el upon, her to-night. does not alter the fact that Mr. In conclusion I wish to state I Fitz-Earlie, having orchestrated the hold no brief for Mr. Fitz-Earle, an entire music for the Society, and I do not even know him exempt by having worked conscientiously from reputation and by tight,-YOUTE, the outset, should have been retain etc. cd throughout all the performances.
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