GERMAN DOCTOR
J
CONVICTED.
CANTON COURT'S
SENTENCE.
·CHINESE COLLEAGUE' ALSO' PUNISHED.
FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDEST. ]
CANTON, Feb. 2. "One year's imprisonment and
three years on probation" was the sentence passed on Dr., Breitlander by Mr. Cheng Shing Yan, Judge of the Canton Criminal Court, last Thursday afternoon in connection with charges arising out of his post mortem examination of the body of Wong Tak Long, at the Canton Sanitarium during the early par of last month. The sentence in posed on Dr. Liang Pooi Ki, mana- ger. of the Sanitorium, who was charged with complicity in the illeg. al operation, was even more severe, being a deprivation of all the rights and privileges of Chinese citizen. ship for a period of five years in addition to the punishment pro- nounced on the German doctor. The verdict came after three pro- tracted hearings' lasting over five hours each. The closing session
THE WUCHOW ARMIES.
ANOTHER COMPROMISE
LIKELY.
According to the vernacular Press, a compromise betwem the Kwang- tung troops and the Kwangsi-
Ironside forces is likely. The military situation, which looked exceedingly serious before Chinese New Year, has been quiet
the
during the last few days. Both the Kwangsi." Ironside" forces (which are pressing upon.. Wuchow)" and the Kwangtung troops have remain- ed on the defensive,
KY ULA
1 certain
It is reported that Kwangsi leader is trying to settle the situation by peaceful means,
The Canton Higher Command is to avert further bloodshed.
said to have agreed to the proposed compromis, in view of the difficulty of exterminating the enemy..
The coalition is aho said to he
willing to come to terms with the Kangtung troops, as their attempt to conquer Kwangtung must prove fruitless due to their limited force and lack of military supplies.. The
terms suggested by the Kwangsi troops is the withdmwal of the Kwangtung troops from Kwangsi,
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1930.
DEPARTURE OF SIR CECIL CLEMENTI.
FAREWELL SCENES AT QUEEN'S PIER AND KOWLOON.
THE HON. MR. W. T. SOUTHORN SWORN IN AS ACTING GOVERNOR.
The last scenes of farewell to His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G., Governor of Hong Kong, when he sailed on Saturday by the Maatua to take up his new appointment al Governor of the Straits Settlements, were touching in the extreme. Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi were clearly very deeply moved, and the great and cosmopolitan crowd who collected to bid them goodbye felt that they were losing one who had been a friend to every community settled in the Colony.
Queen's Pier was decorated with flags and palms, sailors and" soldiers lined the streets, and over the heads of the great crowd circled the aeroplanes from Kai Tak Aerodrome in perfect forma tion. Warships in port dressed ship for the occasion, and a salute of 17 guns was fired as the launch Britannia steamed away ser the harbour.
Later in the morning the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.M.G., was awora in as Officer Administering the Government by the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan, in the Council Chamber.
CABLED MESSAGES.
included members of the Executive
The gathering at Queen's Pier "Single-minded Devotion."
We mers, gentlemen, at a moment and Legislative Councils, the of sadness when we have just said Judges, members of the Civil Ser-greatly missed in this Colony which "Good-bye" to one who will be
vice, of the Consular Body, of the
THE SILVER SCREEN.
ANOTHER "TALKIE
SUCCESS.
Last week we saw and heard how magnificently the "talkies" ..can reproduce a spectacular "
song and dance" show of the first class. This week, at the Queen's, we have a démonstration of the effectiveness of the new-style movie in presenting a straight dramatic entertainment. The play now being presented—
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney "—is one of those clever Lonsdale tragi-. comedies which we all like to see when on home-leave. It had a great run both in London and New York, but it is no longer necessary, to wait for those widely-separated spella of long leave in order to enjoy such play. At the Queen's yesterday the Loudon stage was brought vividly to Hong Kongrid Holly, wood, of course, but the play's the thing, and the play was perfect, even in its screen adaptation.
It would be absurd to suggest that, a" talkie" dramatic entertainment is as real as the real thing, but when the reality is unattainable-as it is to us out here-then the shadow is well worth seeing, especially when the acting is of such a high standard, and the action is accom panied by such excellent voice re- production. The "book" of the Play contains some very brilliant
lively incorporated is ines, many of which have been
talkie adaptation.
17 Norma Shearer makes a fascinat
plays the handsome hero with no less access. The story of the play is a clever one, dealing with the adventures of a woman jewel-thief, quite cleverly adapted for screen and the main incidents have been
the
was held on Chinese New Year Day, leaving all civil and military affair, Army and Navy, and friends and privilege to be in the closest pering heroine, and Basil Rathbone
both. Doctors Breitlander and Liang Ki are on: on bail. In a interview with the writer Dr. Breit lander said he was not satisfied with the verdict and will carry his case to a higher court. Dr. Tsin Shue Fun, the well known Canton Jawyer in helping him and Dr. Breilander, being a foreigner, en. joys this right of appeal to a higlier court, Dr. Liang Pooi Ki, now
an without a country, has no kach privileges, and has to accept the sentence.. Dr. Liang is at present in Hong Kong, but will return to Canton to serve his sentence when summoned. After his imprison. ment is up. he will be placed on probation for the next three years during which period he may be sum moned to court to be retried at any time if deemed necessary. No attempt will be made to imprison. Dr. Breilander until his case has been fought in the Higher Court.
In passing its sentence on Dr. Liang Pool Ki, the Court remark- ed that they both were guilty of mutilating and stealing parts of a human body. The Court also or dered that all the parts of the body thus taken and kept in a glass jar in the College of Medicine of Sun Yat Sen University he returned to Mr. Wong Tak Kwong, the com- plainant,
to the Kwangsi leaders. Negotia- tions are being carried on between delegates of both parties.
he loved so well. It has been sy
sonal touch with Sir Cecil Clementi during the last three and a half years, and no one can better realise his singleminded devotion has given of his best for Hong to the welfare of this Colony. He
Kong, sad his best was good in- deed.
He has laid the whole Colony
admiration and affation. I would under a deep debt of gratitude which the Colony reciprocates with add my own respectful tribute to a great administrator and a per- sonal friend.
well-wishers of all the nationalities represented in the Colony. At 10.43. 4.m. the Guard of Honour provided by the Royal Navy and the 2nd B. The King's Own Pier, preceeded by the Marine Band, Scottish Borderers marched to the
and Pipe Band. and Lady Clementi with their Hie Excellency
youngest daughter arrived at 11.15.
Anthem, His Excellency inspected After the playing of the National
the Guard, and then he and Lady Clementi passed onto the pier shak-constant the Kwangtunging hands and talking to those who had come to bid them farewell. Three hearty cheers were given as the launch Britannia left the piar.
Another report from Wuchow
forces have retreated to Fingnam states that the Kwangsi-"Ironside""
and Pinglok, in view of the drastic measures taken by the Cauton troops. Martial law has been re- laxed in. Wuchow, Admiral Chen Chak, whe returned to Canton from Kingchow lately, has left for Wuchow to direct his flotilla co- operating with forces.
Rumours are.
current that the
Kwangsi troops haw arrived at Yanghui, a few miles from Wu- chow, and that the Canton.troops are preparing to evacuate Wuchow and fall back on Tukhing.
CAPTURE KWEILIN IN
TEN DAYS..
Scenes at Kowloon.
At Kowloon there was another
large crowd. His Excellency went
on board the Mantua by a special gaagvay on the port side, and was scen a few moments later with Lady Clementi standing of the boat-deck. All eyes were turned to that sten der erect figure as, with compressed lips and surrowful eyes, be looked
CHIANG'S INSTRUCTIONS TO towards the Peak of the Colony,
.-H. CHIEN
(With Taz Ya Pao.)
NANKING, Feb. 2. Chiang Kai Shek has telegraphed Ho Chien, chairman of the Hunan Provincial Government instructing him to capture Kveilin in ten
During the proceedings Dr. Brgi. lander denied the charge, maintain ing that the post mortem examina. tion was a case of absolute srces- days." sity. Dr. Liang Pooi Ki, he said. General Ho Ying Ching said a agreed to this and gave assent.
an interview that" Ho Chien has Both the accused said repeatedly that no ulterior motive was enter already dispatched troops to assist tained in any shape or form in the in the Kwangsi campaign and that It was done in the inter- the Central Government will send cat of the inmates of the institution, and for the advancement of medi. the necessary supplier.
autopsy.
cal science. Dr. Tain Shue Fun.
who depended DE Breilander, said
that even the Court had held that TWO HONG KONG PAPERS
there was a proper reason for the
post mortem examination. He fail. ed to see why his client should be convicted.
CANTON AVIATION
SCHOOL.
STUDENTS STRIKE,
BANNED.
[FROM QUE OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
·CANTON, Feb. 2.
Two more Hong Kong Chinese newspaper, have been banned in Canton for publication of reports of the Kyangai campaign, net al- together favourable to Canton. This has brought the number of According to the vernacular Press, banned Hong Kong papers up to the students of the Canton Avia-six, and only four Chinese News- tion School haye declared another strike as a protest against the dis- papers from the Colony are allow- mist of the principal, the deaned to sell here. and other officers of the School.
Oror ninety students left the School on Chinese New Year when they motored throughout the city distributing circulars. It is stated in the circular that since General. Chang Wai Cheung assumed the post as head of the School, ninety per cent, of the teaching staff have resigned, with the result that the
this reason, they demanded the re-
CANTON POLICE RAID FORGER'S DEN.
According to the vernacular Press, a raid was carried out by the Can- ton police ou a banknote forger's
he had ruled. Lady Clémenti, was weeping openly, Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi had come to regard Hong Kong as their home. For 18 years, with but one break, the late Governor has been associated with this Colony, and he regarded it as
happy turn in his career when he was appointed to the Governor-· ship in 1925, and his profound knowledge of the Chinese was of the greatest aid in the troublous times through which the Colony was then passing.
From 1899, when he came to the Colony se a cadet, Sir Cecil served until 1913, a period of 14 years. He
then saw service in British Guinna and in Ceylon, after which he re- turned to nasume the Governorship of Hong Kong.
Is new appointment is that of Governor of the Straits Settle- the Federated Malay States, a ments and High Commissioner of
higher salaried, and more import- ant post, but it can never be doubt- ed that Sir Cecil's regret at leaving Hong Kong is as deep as that of the Colony at losing him.
A number of launches- followed the Mantua out of harbour, and at Lyeamur Pass a last cheer of fare- well was given by the troops stationed at the Pass.
ACTING GOVERNOR.
HON. MR. W. T. SOUTHORN SWORN IN.
The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn Assumed the administration OB Saturday. The oaths of office were administered by the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan, in the Council Chamber at 12.30. Subsequently addressing the assembly, the Hon. Mr. Southorn said:-
I thank you all for your atten- dance here to-day to witness this solemn ceremony and I trust that
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Lady Clementi. ·
ригловая.
home" at the Queen's daily up to Mrs. Cheyney" will be "at
Those who go to see her will have Wednesday evening, and she is well worth making acquaintance with. avery pleasant couple of hours' entertainment, and will find that her friend the butler is a much more interesting person than such people usually are at least on the stage. In all his work Sir Cecil had the
In fact, all the characters in the co-operation of Lady play are excellent. It is a 5lm to Clementi, who threw herself whole-be seen by everyone who enjoys a heartedly into so many good causes. Her affections also were bound up with Hong Kong and she shares with "Sir Cecil the regrets and good wishes which follow them on their way..
clasdy
I know it will be your with, Gentlemen, that I should telegraph to Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi bidding them farewell in the name of the Colony and wishing them all good fortune. With your concur- renee I propose, to send them the following telegram.
good dramatic performance.
**The Iron Mask,"
more-
At the World there is now show. ing one of Douglas Fairbank's best pictures- The Iron Mask." It is scaredy necessary to say everybody knows the story of the iron mask, and nearly everyone knows the wonderful prowess Mr. Fairbanks when he is in a tight corner.
of
This film has been recently re- ceived in London, and a leading crític writes of it:
The conclusion of The Iron Mask" is, perhaps, the most inspir- ing scene ever shown in a motion picture. I am not. often moved, but I was moved by that, because it ex- presses practically the whole of my screen philosophy. Athos, Porthos, and Aramis are dead, and D'Artag- nas has just died gloriously for France. The end of the film is in sight, when, suddenly, the spirit forms of the first three comrades Malaya-appear in the clouds and beckon
"Sir CECIL CLEMENTI — 6.8. Mantua:-Executive and Legisla tive Councils, assembled for the "swearing-in ceremony, desire in the name of the whole Colony to express to Lady Clementi and yourself their heartfelt regret at your departure, their deep appre- viation of your devoted labours for the Colony's welfare, and their best wishes for a pleasant and prosperity in voyage and for every happiness
SOUTHORN."
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their friend to join therm. "Come on," they would shout,
Talk
Bir Cecil's Reply, ̈* The following message, addressed
there are much better adventures to the Acting Governor, H.E the
over here." So off the four friends Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.M.G.,lm ends, as it should, with the go, down a long cloud lane, and the was received on Saturday even-
title, ing :-*
The Beginning." would shatter that great moment, which has had no equal since the gallant company in "Robin Hood " marched back into the castle and left King John outside as a per son not St to consort with true believers.
"Warmest thanks to you and to the Executive and Legislative Councils for your delightful mes sage of farewell.-CLEMENTI."
MR. J. C. FLETCHER.
POPULAR SCHOOLMASTER
DEPARTS.
Amongst the passengers who left by the P. and O. liner Mantua on Saturday was Mr. J. C. Fletcher, of the Colony's Educational De partment, who has been invalided out of the service. Hong Kong. thus losca one of its best-known schoolmasters, who has enjoyed wide popularity amongst a large circle of friends and colleagues.
Tom Mix,
Tony, the wonder-horse, and Tom Mix are at the Star to-day, and on Tuesday and Wednesday Conrad Nagel and, Dolores Costello appear i a New York night-life story. From Thursday to Saturday there will be an Edgar Wallace thriller, "The Terror."
NEW GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS.
The following appointments are notified in the Government Gazette under the date February 1:
Mr. Fletcher entered the Govern-
His Excellency the Officer Ad- ment service in 1915, prior to which ministering the Government has he had been for several years with been pleased to appoint Mr. Edwin the Ellis Kadoorie School in Can- Richard Halifax, C.M.C., C.B.E., ton and later with the school of the
to act as Colonial Secretary, samo name in Hong Kong before Mr. Alan Eustace Wood to act as it was taken over by the Govern-Secretary for Chinese Affairs. ment. During the Great War, he Mr. John Barrow' to act as his was scoonded for military service, Private Secretary. and was absent from the Colony for a period of fifteen months.
For many years past, he has
Mr. Fletcher has also been for
Lieut. Arthur Oswald Swayne, 1st S.L., to be Aide-de-Camp, with the local rank of Captain.
Capt. Hugh Blackwell "Layard Dowbiggin, H.K.V.D.C., to be one of his Honorary Aides-de-Camp.
Mr. Walter Richardson Scott, Assistant Superintendent of Police, to be one of his Honorary Aides-de- Camp.
Capt. Richard Grey Strachey,
School has been declining. For den in Wo On Street, Saikwan. with your advies and co-operation been on the staff of Queen's Col- I may be enabled properly to dis-lege, teaching in the higher classes, instatement of the dismissed staff on Saturday last. A quantity of charge the responsible duties of and was specially interested in the and the release of the detained forged Hong Kong and Chinese my office. I rejoice that I shall on
organising of school athletics. students.
banknotes to the value of over $600, this occasion, unlike the last period many years a keen Volunteer, hay- In conclusion, the students
of my administration,' enjoy the alleged that they have been ill and over $100 worth of counterfeit support and assistance of my wifeing held the rank of Sergeant in treated by their new Principal and coins as well as instruments for who has so much at heart the in- original members of the Scottish M.C., lat S.L.I., to be one of his
the Corps, and he was one of the asked the public to render assist counterfeiting were seized. A man
terests of every section of the com- Company. He was an enthusiastic Honorary Aides-de-Camp. munity. who gave his name as Hu Wing,
member of the St. Andrew's 80- Subedar, Major Mungul Singh, It is understood that the strikera
I wish specially to thank His ciety, and had served for many Hong Kong and Bingapore Bri- have been incited by their former aged over forty, was arrested, but
Honour the Chief Justice, who, ac- years on committees in connexiongade, to be one of his Honorary headmaster, Colonel Obox Po he denied any knowledge of the companied by Hie Honour the with the annual ball. Jang, who defrayed the expenste forged banknotes and the instru Puise Judge, has attended in per- of the strike. Over sixty students ments, saying that they were left son to administer the oaths with are attending class as usual.
at his hovec by a friend.
due form and ceremony,
ANCO.
Aider-de-Camp.
His many friends will hope that Subedar Hikmat, 3/15th Punjab. he may enjoy many years of health Regiment, to be one of his Honor- and happiness in the Old Country.ary Aides-de-Camp.
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