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AVIATION SCHOOL
STRIKE.
CANTON TROUBLE
SETTLED.
STAFF OBJECT TO NEW ·
PRESIDENT.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,]· ·
THE SUN YAT SEN
UNIVERSITY.
SPACIOUS PROMISES FROM NANKING.
THE "HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1930.
CIVIL WAR AGAIN? | HAICHING HEROES. THE SILVER SCREEN.
ENTERTAINED BY MASTER LOVE IN THE BACKWOODS.
"IRONSIDES" RESUME
OPERATIONS.
According to the vernacular Press, the "Ironsides are making pre
MARINERS.
TO MAKE IT CHINA'S LEADING narations for a counter-attack upon Kong Hotel at à dinner given by persons "The River"-now show-}||
UNIVERSITY,
(FROM OUR OWN CORRISPONDENT.]
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gra from Wuchow strongly de- to pay plored the "action of the stúdents | Laiverity. He and urged them to resume their studies without delay. He uphold the new President, General Chang Wai Cheung, adding that the sweeping changes were necessary for the progress of aerial develop ment in South China.
CANTON, Jan. 19.
came
CANTON, Jan. 10. The strike of the Canten Aviation Dr. Tai Chi Tau, President of the School students has failed and all Examination Yuan of the Central the students, except the ring lead Government and concurrently Pre- ers, are attending classes as usual.sident of Sua Yat Sen University, General Chen Tsai Tong in a tele- returned to Canton on Saturday, visit to the local up from Kong by the .. Taishan and was accompanied by his wife and his private secretary, Mr. Cheng Yat Im. The party was given a rous ing welcome when they landed, a large number of high officials in- cluding General Chen Ming Shu, and Police Commissioner Au Yang, and the teaching staff and student representatives of the University having gathered at the wharf to meet them A military band was also in attendance,
Except for the ringleaders refer red to, all the detained students have been released. But there seems to be some trouble among the staff. A number of the teach. ers, including ex-President Chow Po Hang, strongly resented the summary change of administration and they have all left the School.
Dr. Tai told loci Pressmed that his mission to Canton was under- taken solely in the interest of the Mr. Lau Tsic. In, the new deanUniversity. Founded by the late of the School, interviewed by Press- | Dr. Sun himself, the Central Gov. men, said that the strike was ducernment had long been wanting to to agitation by several members of the old staff who did not approve the action of General Chang Wai Cheung.
GOVERNMENT CHANGES..
ments. If this is not sufficient, more will be appropriated from the
make it the best educational in- stitution in Chica. Plane bad been completed to move the University to Shekpai in the north-eastern suburbs of the city. The site is amid a series of low hills and has Changes in the Provincial Gov-an area of over 700 screa, The ernment of Kwangtung are about to Central Government, according to take place, General Chen Ming Dr. Tai, has appropriated $2,000,000 Shu, chairman of the Provincial for the necessary buildings and this Council, is reported to have resign-money will be turned over to the ed his post of Commissioner of University authorities in instal Civil Affairs while keeping the Chairmanship. It will be reinem- hered that General Cher with the approval of Sacking, appointed Mr. Tsiang in to act as Commis sioner of Civil Affairs. But to his disappointment. Mr. Tsiang, his right hand man, resized and was given $5,000 Mex. to take a trip abroad, so the post "automatically reverts to General Chen Ming Shu. Owing to the heavy resposibilities which he is already shouldering, the head of the Government does nat
National Treasury. The Building Committee, President Fai said, consists of Mesars. T. V. Soong, Chen Ming Shu, and Sun Fo, all national figures: The grounds for the new site have been levelled, and actual construction wil 3000 start. It is estimated that it will | take four or five yeare to complete the work, every building being con. structed of reinforced concrete,
With regard to the political-situa-
the pro-Nanking forces at Laipo, to the cast of Liuchow, with the intention of recapturing Finglo, The Ironsides" have been lately areably heartened by their new alliance with the insurgents of the Hunanese troops, under Chow Lan and Tang Seng Ming, and the Kwangel troops under Li Ming have left the Hunan border on their Shui. The former are reported to way to Liuchow to join the "Iron- sides, while Li Ming Shu's men are also heading for Liuchow.
has also
the pro-Nanking forces at these Some anxiety has been felt by developments, and General Chen Teal Tong has instructed Lai Woon Li Ming Shui's men General Chen Im to rush his troops to deal with
sent telegram's and a special messenger to General Ho Commander of the Hunan troops Chien, the Governor of Human and urging him to suppress the Hun insurgents and participate in the campaign against the Ironsidee."
Circular letters signed by General Chen have been sent to the various subordinate Generale of, the "re- bels" requiring them to surrender within five days.
SALES OF CROWN LAND.
LOTS IN KOWLOON.
The following sales of Crown and by public auction are notified in the Government Gazette:--
On Monday, January 20. (to-day), at the P.W.D. offices, at 2 pm, Kowloon Inland Lot No. 206, situated in Mong Kok Tsui. This lot covers an area of about 9,496 squaro feet; the upset price is 817,075, and the annual Crown rent $109. New Kowloon, Inland Lot No. 1909, on Om Yau Street, Sham Shui Po This let covers an area of about 5,100 square feet; the up- set price is $3,400, while the annual Crown rent is $38.
p.m., at the P.W.D. offices:-New On Monday, February 3, at 3 Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1304, aitu ated at the junction of Om Yau Street and Shek Kip Mei Street, Sham Shui Po. It covers about 5,100 square feet the upeet price is 750 and the annual Crown rent 833,
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ST. JOHN AMBULANCE '
BRIGADE..
WEEKLY VACCINATION
RETURN,
As a pleasant change from cabaret scenes and incidents in the A very pleasant evening was spent on Saturday at the Hong palatial dwellings of plutocratic local members of the Honourable ing at the Queen's Theatre-can be recommended. It is good to 680 Company of Master Mariners in an outdoor picture, especially when honoar of Capt. O. H. Farrar, the setting is so fine as that seen O.E.E., and officers of the Hai- in this Sh. But The River" i ching, whose gallant and victorious not merely a panorama of fine struggle with pirates will be recall-scenic effects; it is an action story, ed as one of the most sensational with some very thrilling seenes--co thrilling, indeed, that censorious folk might consider them too dar ang Love-making in the moun taina, where the hemen live, is evidently highly emotional, and Charles Farroll and Mary Dundah demonstrate the art of ardent. wooing with great realism. The River" is a picture worth seeing, and the sound production-what there is of it is as pleasant to the is not. an
events of 1929,
ear as the film is to the eye. This
all talkie," but a pic ture with accompaniment and spoken conversation in parts. whereas the comedy "Sound Your A" is In talkie all through and a Ery Flat-dwellers good one indeed. especially will appreciate the hun ours of the story, which is a most Musicians, howling doga, and noisy neighbours provide plenty of fun.
There are only five members of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners in Hong Kong, these being Capt. R. G. Ashby, Marine Superin- tendent of the China Navigation Co., Ltd. (who prosided at Satur day's dinner), Capt. T. W. H. Hosegood, Assistant Harbour Mas- ter, Capt. J. R. G. Wyatt, Harbour Office, Capt. P. R. Gay Cuming, of the Hop Sang, and Capt. T. T Laurenson, D.S.C. It was most unfortunate that Capt. Laurenson was unable to be present on Satur- day evening, owing to illness. The guests of honour were Capt. O. H. Farrar, O.B.E. Mr. R. Perry, Mr. F. C. Duxon; M.B.E. O.B.F, Mr. A. F. Johnson, M.B.E, other officers of the Haiching, ramusing one. E. Kewell, Mr. A. de Mello, M.B.E and Sr. Cheong Yan Tak (wireless Other guests present were the Hon. operator), were unable to attend. Commander G. F. Hole, RN, re- tired, Harbour Master, Commander JD. Newill (Deputy, Harbour Master), D.S.O.. Lieut.Commander J. S. Crawford, H.M.S. Sirdar, Lieut.-Commander E. W. B. Sim, F.M.S. Sterling, Mr. W. J. Stokes, Mr. A. H. White, Mr. C. G. Perdue, Capt. G. D. Whyte, Capt. F. Baylis, and Capt. A. C. Kennedy,
"A Silent Toast, "
The
After the loyal toast had been honoured, Capt. Hasegood proposed the toast of the Master of the Com pany of Master Mariners, H.R.H. the Frince of Wales. Capt. Wyatt. then proposed a silent tonst in the following words: Gentlemen, I ask you to rise and drink a silent toast to the memory of the late Third Officer of the Haiching, Kingsley Frank Wocdwnrd, who was killed while performing his duty."
The Guests of the Evening. The chairman, in proposing the health of Capt. Farrar, U.B.E., and the officers of the Haiching, said this was the first occasion on which the Honourable Company of Master Mariners had ever held aur social function in the Far East or in pay other "part of the Empire outside the United Kingdoin. He said he knew of no more fitting occasion than this of entertaining the officers of the Haiching, and speaking on behalf of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, it WAS an honour to have them present. Capt. Ashby continued:-
Lon Chaney.
At the World to-day a farcical comedy, Brotherly Love," is showing, to be followed to-morrow and Wednesday by Lon Chaney in
The Tower of Lies," A picture which gives, this clever actor full scope to display his ability. With him appears Norma Shearer and Victor Seastrom, a strong combina tion which must make for a muc- cessful picture.
THE REV. F. C. YOUNG.
A MORE ENCOURAGING
REPORT.
We are glad to report that the Rev. F. C. Young had a better day yesterday and his condition, at late hour last night, was described as decidedly improved.
Special prayers for Mr. Young.
offered at many of the were Colony's churches yesterday,
A Modest Reply,
In reply, Capt. Farrar said that after listening to the complimentary remarks of Capt. Ashby, he felt rather diffident about speaking, but on behalf of himacl! he must say, and brother-officers, how much they appreciated being entertained by the such an eminent body as Honourable Company of Master represented the Marinera, who greatest of the great in British ship- ping. As regards the piracy itself,, feeling rather overwhelmed by all the publicity and praise that bad been given to them. concluding, Capt. Farrar said: On behalf of my brother officers and myself I thank you very much."%
want to take on extra duties. Hetion in North and Central China, the Ambulama Brigade, up to and self and your officers in the piratical his brother officera and himself were
has recommended Mr. Hsa Chang' Ching, Conumissioner of Education, to Nanking for the post, suggesting that the portfolio of education could be very well taken up by Mr. Kin Tsiang Ching, a member of the Provincial Government. But so far Nanking has made é reply.
HAICHING PIRACY SUSPECTS.
President Tai was vers optimistic, saying that all the rebellious ele. ments had heen cleared up. "The remains of Tang Seng Chi's forces," he continued, have been captured and Shah Yu San has surrendered and repented. The Government is strong and ventralized."
In conclusion Dr. Tai said that he has to be back in Nanking 'before
DATE RESERVED FOR COURT February 10 to attend the Third
HEARING.
At Central Magistracy on Satur day, the two men charged in connec- tion with the attempted piracy on the Halching were remanded again, the Magistrate, Mr. E. W. Hamil tos, fixing 11.15 a.tn. and 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday next for the hearing of the case against them.
A third man, who had been in hospital until recently, was also charged and similarly remanded.
Plenary Session of the Kuomntang which will be held at that time.
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NEW STREET NAMES.
MR. DYER HONOURED.
The Government Gazette notifies the following new street names. Mr. R. M. Dyer, the Chief Manager of the Hong Kong & Whampoa The two original defendants were Dock Company, has had a road charged with the murder of Mr.
named after him, while the others Woodward, but the man who was are mostly descriptive terms... as charged for the first time on Satur- Nulla and Leclamation Streets :—. day had to
not only a charge of piracy but another of murder of the Indian guard, Khail
answer
Singh.
This difference was pointed out
by the Magistrate to Mr. L. R. Andrewes, appearing for the Crown, who promised to look into the matter.
The number of persons vaccinated free of charge by members including Thursday, January 16, as follows;-
Chinese YM.C.A. Divi
eion...... King's College Division
(0:0)
Railway Division Indian Division
0,002
3,531
King's College Divialon
(New)
Kowloon Division.
Mongkok Division
Sbaukiwan Division
1,330 1,549 1,415 17.609 22.531 4,175
Motor Drivers' Assoein-
tion Division
1,917
Chinese Athletic Divi-
μέσα
7,701
Jin Long
559
Victoria Nursing Divi
sion..
Y.W.C.A. Nursing Divi
sion
141
205
83,004
ITALIAN OPERA.
ANCIENT AND MODERN MUSIC.
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Capt. Farrar, I do not wish to say too much about the gallant de offence and victory attained by your
attack on your vessel, as I am sure you would all like to forget the terrible ordeal and strain that was put upon you. I will touch, there- fore, on a few other points. The gallant fight that you and your officers put up on this occasion has aroused the admiration of the whole Merchant Navy and of the Senior Service, and it was a great pleasure to us out here to read of the de- coration that His Majesty the King has been pleased to bestow upon each one of you. On behalf of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, I extend one heartiest congratulations to each one of you. I have tried to visualize to myself on many occasions those stirring
scenes that must have taken place on the bridge of that little vessel
Mr. A. F. Johnson said the British Navy should also be given. Romo acknowledgment for the good work they did. The work of the Navy, he added, was very much appreciated by the Merchant Ser- vicc. (Applause.)
Harbour Master Replies for Guests, The toast of !' Other Guests" was
proposed by Capt. Gay Cuming, and replied to by Commander G. F Hole. He said his fellow-guests felt it a great honour to be invited on the occasion of the first dinner
in the darkness of the night, with given in Hong Kong by the Honour- oaly a handful of foreign officers He understood there were only five able Company of Master Mariners. at your disposal. Throughout the members of that, body in Hong attack each one of you knew 'only Kong, and that the Company was
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too well what fate would have been in store for you had you been over-
very much sought after and "closed" Company, as there was come by the pirates. It would have a total membership of only 000, of been death in a ghastly form.
which number no less than 500 were "A Very Gallant Gentleman." in the British Isles, leaving only By your actions you have, in 100 for colonial distribution, some the most gallant manner, upheld the of whom were their hosts that. There was a good attendance at prestige of the Merchant Navy, and night. Dyer Avenue. Street comment the Star Theatre, Kowloon, ing at the north corner of H.LL.Saturday evening to hear Puccini's It is very regrettable that your among the whole of the British un your deeds will go down in history. The 100 members were distributed No. 256, and running in an easterly popular opera, Madame Batter- Third Officer, Mr. Kingsley Frank Merchant Navy in the Colonien, and tion with new road at the north the much older but no less popu- hands of the pirates, but he met bers were very carefully selected. direction, terminating at its junc-fy" and again last night to hear Woodward, met his death at the it must follow that those 100 mem- lar "Barber of Seville." There is his death as a gentleman and a very To be the guests of those very care- a great contrast between Rossini's gallant officer in the execution of idea of melody and orchestration his duty.
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DIRECTORY
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THE FAR EAST
1930
NOW IN PREPARATION
unfortunately were unable to attend. Classified List of Manufacturers
and Merchants in Japan,
Nullah Road.--Street commenc-
fully selected gentlemen was indeed ing at Nathan Road at the north-
an honour on the first occasion on weet corner of K.I.L. 2111, and run- and Puccini's, but the Carpi Com- "It must have come as a wonder which they gave hospitality at a ning in a north easterly direction, pany can adapt itself quite easily fut relief to you when H.M. ships social affair, and on behalf of the terminating at its junction with to the requirements of both. Nor Sirdar and Sterling arrived on the other guests, the speaker thanked Prince Edward Road, east of K.I.L. does the contrast stop there, for scene, and did such wonderful work the members very much indeed for 1797...
the tragedy of Puccini's opera and in fighting the fire and assisting their hospitality. (Applause.) Reclamation Street.Street com- the jollity of "the Barber mark your vessel back to Hong Kong.
Mr. Duxon, of the Haiching, on mencing at Austin Road at K.I.L. the two extremes of musical expres- 360, about 60 lią. rds., west of sion.
Loyalty and Bervice.
behalf of his brother engineers, who Shanghai Street, and running in a On Saturday, and again last "Capt. Farrar, in conclusion, I said they appreciated very much in- northerly direction on the line of night, the audience was well would like to point to the motto of deed the honour done by inviting Reclamation Street, terminating at pleased with the performance of the Honourable Company of Master them. the north end of K.I.Ls, 1000 and the Corpi Opera Company. It has Mariners, Loyalty, and Service. Capt. Baylis expressed deep re- ita limitations, of course, but it has You have achieved loyalty to your gret at the absence of Captain some very fine singers who know owners and to each other in your Laurenson, adding that it was sin their work and do it well under wonderful defence of life and pro-cerely hoped he would soon be well a southerly direction, commencing conditions which are none too easy, party, Service you have set again. The chairman concurred, at Jordan Road at the north-west The enthusiasm with which the grand example to the whole of the and the company generally endorsed corner of K.I.L. 1634, and terminat audience on both nights expressed Merchant Navy by your deeds, and the hope that Capt. Laurenson ing at its junction with Austinite appreciation is the beat possible on behalf of the Honourable Com- would make a speedy recovery, Road, Weet of K.I.L. 997.
testimony, to the popularity of the many of Master Mariners I once After dinner a very pleasant hour performances.
again offer you our heartiest con- was spent in general conversation, Tonight the usual combination gratulations. Gentlemen, I ask you ¦ and all. hands separated with the of "Cavalleria Rusticana " and to rise and drink to the health of antisfaction of having had a most "Paglineci" will be given, "Faust" Capt. Farrar and his brother officers enjoyable evening in the company to-morrow, and "Carmen" on of the Haiching." The. toast was of the Haiching heroes, their Naval
dyellow, ridare Par
(Continued on next Column.) hospitable) Master Mariners.
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Battery Street-Street being a continuation of Battery Street in
TENDERS ACCEPTED.
The acceptance by the Govern ment of the following tenders is notified in the Government Gazette: Wo Hing Contractors, 8470, for the purchase of condemned Barge "S.D.D."
Messre, Sang Lee & Co., for maintenance, etc., of nullabs, etc., in Hong Kong Western during the year 1930 at 80 per cent, more than the Government schedule of prices. Mesare. Li Sang & Co., for main tenance, etc., of nullabs, etc., in Hong Kong Eastern during the year 1930 at 75 per cent. more than the Government schedule of prices. Min Street. Street commencing Messrs. Chow Yeong & Co., for at Battery Street at the north-west maintenance, etc., of nullahs, etc., comer of K.I.L. 1000, and running in Kowloon and New Territories in an easterly direction, terminat West of the Railway at 52, per centing at its junction with Shanghai more on Govermerede street ne portrout Conter of dule of prices.
K.LL, 1898.
at Moutrie's or the Star Theatre.
China, Straits, Etc.
Hong Kong Daily Press Office.