HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1930.
CENTRAL THEATRE
Paramount's Sound Pictures R
To-day Only
Positively Last Screening in Hong Kong Daily at 2,00, 5,00, 7,20 and 9,40 pm sharp.
Broke all Records for Hong Kong
ACCLAIMED!
...the loveliest heroine in all dramatic history
Nose Drapa evať held núlliant da such spellsound, wonderment as does this girt... long loved, but no perailed for the first time in all her.
bevry and resplendens tilrat-
BEBE DANIELS
A Singing Sensation JOHN BOLES
Screen's Grostert Tenor
Bart Whester
—AND A THOUSAND OTHERS-IN
FLORENZ ZIEGFELD'S
RIO RITA
RADIO PICTURES' Colomal Talking, Singing, Dancing, Romantic Musical Spectacle! Glorified Girls.
Hese Bebe Sing
Fm Alanya Ja
L'or dem
*If You's in Lave
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от шею Блу
"Kia Koe
Gorgeous Sang-
Gay Comedy
Gallent Drama..
NEXT CHANGE SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 GEORGE BANCROFT
"THE
IN
MIGHTY"
A Paramount All-Talking Action-Melodrama.
Your last chance.
See it by all means.
MAJESTIC THEATRE
TO-NIGHT
Gala Farewell Performance
At 9.20 p.m.
ELEANORE NINON & LEO MANTIN
in
NOVELTIES
Also
At 2.30, 5.30, 7.20 & 9:20 p.m.
CLARA BOW in her Comedy Screen
The Fleet's In!"
The show you always remember i The STARS you'll never forget.
Stamp Collectors
Will find an interesting
article in the Daily
THE SILVER SCREEN.
THE WORLD AT ITS WORST-PASSING SANDWICHES
Dỳ GLUYAS WILLIAMS
GUIYAS WILLIAMS
LAUGHS AT THE QUEEN'S;
I EVERYBODY GETS SETYLED SELECTS TASTY HAM FOR PICNIC CHEERILY SANDWICH FOR HIM
SELF
PASSES SANDWICHES AROUND
AUNT HULDA'S LITTLE SIRL BEGINS ED WHIM-· PER BECAUSE SHE DROPPED HER SANDWICH AND THERE'S AN ANT ON IT
17-31
HAS TAKEN ONE BITE . WHEN COUSIN EM SAVS `A LİTTLE PETULANTLY, SHE'
ASKED FOR A TONGUE SAND- WICH, AND HE GAVE HER.
SARDINE
GETS HER ANOTHER. AL SO LOOKS FOR LETTUCE SANDWICH WITHOUT SO MUCH MAYONNAISE ON, SANDWICHES IT FOR AUNT HULDA
FINDS THAT BY THIS TIME EVERYBODY IS
READY FOR SECOND,
(Continued from Page 2.) CHINA'S ECONOMIC
FUTURE.
A CHINESE VIEW.
Mr. Chang Kia Ngau, Geperai Manager of the Bank of China, is responsible for the following article on general conomic conditions in Chipa
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(Copyright, 1930, by Tha Bell Syndicare, Inc.)
FINDS A TONGUE- SANDWICH FOR: COUSIN EM, AND RETURNS
TO HIS HAM.
BY THE TIME HE GETS A CHANCE TO EAT, EVERY THING IS SONE EXCEPT HIS FIRST HAM SANDWICH AND ONE JELLY SANDWICH, SLIGHTLY SQUASHED
communications consisting of rail- But, since the Nationalist Re ways, and canals. During the pre-volution, a new spirit has come and business men have. sent period. of reconstruction there progressive has been a great demand for all realised that, while commerce. and, sorts of machinery, scientific equip-industries may benefit private in- ment rolling stock, motor vehicles, dividuals, yet the entrepreneura and, not the least, technical skill, owe it to their country as well as on such a large scale that it is to the world in general that their almost beyond human imagination. actions should be guided by the Once the programme of reconstruc-spirit of anerifice and service tu tion has been completed industries mankind. They are now ready to will begin to flourish, and then assist the Government in working will be witnessed a period of great out a practical scheme for indus. prosperity. Not only will China be trial development on a rational scale able to supply the world with her and comparatively sounder. basis surplus products, but with the in- than before. They are prepared to creased prosperity, and therefore promate international trade on purchasing power of the proplo, reciprocal basis and for the mutual she will constitute the largest poten benefit of all parties concerned. tial buyer in the world's market. For those who wish to have a share
QUEEN'S
Laughs" will be the pass word TO-DAY TO MONDAY at the Queen's Theatro for the next. AT 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 0.20. three days when Hot For Paris,” fonturing Victor MdLnglen, Fis FEROCIOUS Dorsay and El Brendel will be screened..
The story chiefly concerns" John Patrick Duka, a “sailor bloke.” who, on shore leave, purchases a ticket in the Longchamps Sweep-| stakes. He wins because, Dark Japan." a long shot, coines under the wire first. McLaglen does pol know he wins and the strenuous chage to find him and his equally strenuous escapes from his pursüörs forms the basis of many laughablo incidents.
When he is finally roped and tied and handed a million dollars tho fun- begins in earnest for ho goes to Paris with his buddy, "" Axel Olsonas, played by El Brendel, an a spending spree, They meet Fifi Dorsay, the vivacious French girl of They Had to See Paris"
| fame, and Polly: Moran, who amuse
the merry visitors.
Hot For Raris" is a riotous comedy, and it is oven funnier than "What Price Glory" and "The Cock Eyed World,” Walsh's two other great successes. The amatory exploits of two wa-going Don Juane, develops into a riot of comedy and suspenso which reaches a ludicrous climax at a provincial wedding.
"THE MIGHTY" AT THE CENTRAL
A most sensational and thrilling.
picture features George Bancroft, Paramount's deep-chested stur, in.
The Mighty."
This all-talking hit is a study in men. Bancroft starts off as tho gunman who has much contempt for the law, so much contempt in fact that it takes four MP's to put him in the army when he dare- gards a draft notice. He goes overseas as a private, his valour secures many decorations and pro- friends, will also adjust themselves motions for him and he emerges a. to the changing conditions, and ho full fledged major and a national must warn them that if they should'
Read for Understanding. With the change of economic in this great business now is the thought of the Chinese people as time to get to understand China well as the financial policy of their better, and to try to meet the Chi-Government, the writer earnestly nese people on the basis of equality hopes that his foreign business and reciprocity,
Loans and Trade);
trading with Chinn the result will haunts he stops off to see the fami- still pursue the old methods in hero. On his way back to his old be disastrous.
Owing to the incessant civil wars of the fast decade, both Chinese and foreigners cagagod in business in China have been deprived of peace and prosperity in their trade, but now that the givil strife seems to have come to an end. China has begun to pass through a
tran sitional period of readjustment. But these many. and significant changes since the revolution. havo left all those foreigners interested be worthy of nate. Formerly the In this connection one point may in China both bewildered and per trade relations between China and plexed. A splendid opportunity foreign countries were characteris for the exchange of opinions and rd by loans of one kind or another, vited to participate in the Amater The fact that Ching has been in ideas to clear away any misunder. standing, which is always a hind. and the previous Chinese Govern dam Congress of the International rance to international trade, oc eign nations to tide over periods the way for the future; for through Els old pal, and knows his part, ments generally looked to the for- Chamber of Commerce has paved curred when China was invited to of financial difficulties, so practical this institution ample opportunities participate in the last Amsterdam ly all foreign loans were made for are afforded to the Chinese and for- but he does not know this. They Congress of the International administrative purposes, which eign business mon for a frank exaro in love, A big police piente Chamber of Commerco, so that she really went for enriching the war- change of their opinions and points is given in honour of Bancroft and and foreign nations could have a chests, and very little better understanding of ane au ever used for constructive and quisites for a better mutual under his successful clean-up campaign.
was of view which are the basic re other.
productive enterprises. As a re-standing. The only regret da, hoThe gang prepares to strike. In Militarist Folley.
sult of this reckloss borrowing, over, that the Congress is held only the middle of the celebration be though compelled by necessity in once in two years, for there is noed
Before the Nationalist Revolution the economic policy of China was dominated by the militarists, whose wanton destruction brought about untold sufferings to the people. At
FRENCH FUN I
WILLIAM FOX
presenta
HOT FOR PARIS
Victor McLagløp
Fini Borsay Bl Brondel
Biary and dirmation By BAOUL WALSH ALL TALKING.
NEXT CHANGE
mary
She was the
Queen of the
side-show, but
she
oraved
only love!
NOLAN
offered the position of chief of
of one of his buddies and is YOUNG police, which he accepts. DESIRE
Esther Ralston is the sister of
certain cases, there have boca de of a more frequent contact among learns of their plans. The gang lays and defaults in the payment the business men of different
of loans, thereby seriously reflecting nationalities. The writor therefore Bonds an old sweetheart of Ban- - upon the credit of China in the ventures to suggest that those who croft's to tell his now love about first the people hoped against hope world's money market. It is gratiare interested in the Chinese mar bis past, if he interfores, thinking that the possible awakening of the lying to note, however, that with ket should periodically send dele. this will stop him., conscience of the militarists might the establishment of the Nationalgations-technical as well as com eventually relieve them of their Government in Nanking there has mercial-to China to study the distress, but their hopes were time been a thorough change in the local conditions there, so that they his new "gang" and leading over and again disappointed, and it was financial policy in line with the should be understood and, met ac two score of mounted officers he not until some far-sighted business change of econoraie thought of the cordingly. It is also strongly re
Ha decides to cast his fat with
mop, realising that their only hope people. They have come to realise commended that direct trade with speeds to stop the wholesale Tob- lay in a definite form of govern the extreme folly of the reckless China should be encouraged, in licu bory. Machine guns crackle, the ment, gave loyal and patriotic sup. borrowing of their predecessors, of the cumprador system hitherto
port to the Nationalist movement and are now determined not to so universally used in China; for officers attack with hand grenades their time, money; counsel, and negotiate for fresh loans--not ovon by coming into direct contact with and all the modern implements of everything that could help that for constructive work-until ade- the Chinose, the foreign business ponco-time war, and Bancroft the Revelation was brought to a quata provisions can be made for men will understand their views
successful ending in July, 1928, their repayment. In no circum- and problems, and will then be able comes face-to-face with Oland, Since then a new era has dawned stonces will China. borrow again to supply their wants more satis-The rest of this thrilling story upon China Aforeign eritio from foreign countries for adminisfactorily.
might gather from the events of last rative purposes. At present the No " Mystery !* About China,
you can see for yourself in "The
THE FLETTS IN 12 AT THE
MAJESTIC
spring that there was still a ten-Government is preparing to enfores In spite of the pleasant trade ro Mighty" at the Central Theatro deney owards militarism, but if he the National Budget, as so in-lations which China has maintain starting to-morrow. In the east were to study these events more sistently demanded by the able ed with her friend Powers for are also, Raymond Hatton, Dorothy clearly, he would realise that the Finance Minister of China.
foreigners people are keeping a vigilant watch Furthermore, the present Govern-many years in the past, on the Government, and are abnent is keenly aware of the parare still apt to view the Chinese Revier, O.P. Heggie and Morgan
Farley, solutely against any party or cliqas amount necessity of readjusting the as a people of mystery. Does not s prominent Chinese philosopher say - which may be scheming to revive the old debts of the former Govern Within the four stan all are civil war. Then again, we must ments, in order to restore the brothers!" The Chinese are very give credit to the present Govern national credit in the international little different from the rest of the ment, for those who are now in market. Towards this on world, having a true cosmopolitan power have been doing their best to special commission has been a spirit. Despite certain differences profe to the world that they are pointed to deal with this important in political thoughts, the anas pay
being chology of the Chinese people is one are the first artists to be held over unlike their predecessors, who were problem.Measures are selfish and unmindful of the nation- formilated to consolidate the in of friendliness and internation al interest. Thon, taking into adequately-secured loans so na consideration the facts that the afford the fullest protection to the alism. Up till recently they had by popular demand. To-day is Covernment is supported by the creditors Those who have China's enjoyed a good reputation and their last gala performance in con- business men, and that the people intercals at heart should take note high credit standing in the world, junction with the Clara Bow ace tend against war, wo may hope of this significant change of the nnd it weed to be said in busilicas Comedy The Elect's In Tho
that one word from a Chinese mers for the stability of the Chinese financial policy of the Chinese chant was a good se a written con- redheaded. "It" girl in a character National Government in the very National Government.
tract But the civil commotions of loaded with fun and comedy. Both near future, to be followed by a
long period of industrial and com
mercial prosperity.
Resources and Pehts,
Private Trade Enterprise,"
Speaking of private enterprises
fing trait Chi-
Eleanor Ninon and Leo Mantin;
modified this shove unfortunely attractions are to be shown at tho in China, formerly some Chinese, nese character to a certain extent, 9.20 p.m. performance and early engaged in foreign trade or indus, but strenuous efforts are being solection of seats le advised, as s It is needless to point out the trial undertakings, took too much made to preserve and perpetuate racord growd is expected to bid fare- enormous antural resources, which thought of. Immediate and large it. What all our foreign friends China has in store within her own profiad too little for the need are a sympathetic understand well to Ninon and Mantin, who will territorien of four million ultimur development of these ending of the Chines banjaro mile, Thega richer Aroran leitor bribes, with the Fant that when josspilt of co-operation
Drive the land
el localities: evon the land is far, occurred they were often unable to who understanda. thoroughly the ed from the leading Parisian des from being scientifically and inter- cope with the change and un- Chinese mind of to-day holds the signera Channel and Paton. sively cultivated. For the thorough favourable conditions arising at key to that great potential market will also prescat Istest bije: from development of these great resources home and abrdad, and so many end for the next quarter of a century. China needs a complete system of ed in and failures.
to come.
Paris and Hollywood.
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