THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH,
KOWLOON. TONG WATER.
COMMONS AND RATING.
IMPROPER USE FOR...
FLUSHING.
ALLOCATION OF THE RELIEF.
Westminster, June 6. Never let it be complained henceforth that this Government is CHINESE CAUTIONED.not strong. The will-power need- od to attend in a stuffy Chamber, with the June Bun mocking at the windows and the horses going to i
The suromens against Mr. Chan
of
FRIDAY, JULY 1928
REBELS RELEASE FILM PLOT'S PEDIGREE. SCOTS GUARDS IN
AMERICANS.
ENGINEERS SET FREE IN
MEXICO..
NO RANSOM PAID.
Mexico City, July 5.
ransom money.
JUDGE'S FREE VISITS TO THE
PICTURES.
SHANGHAI,
GIVEN AN ENTHUSIASTIC .
WELCOME.
Visits paid by Mr Justice. Ast- bury to the films were mentioned when an action Involving on allegation of infringement of the CROWDS RAISE CHEERS copyright of the play "Outward Bound" came before him in the. Chancery Division.
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Shanghai, July 8 Ever since the early days of the year nothing has enthused Shang- hal, more than the march through the Settlement of the battalions of the Defence Forces. That there is no diminution in, this interest was evidenced yesterday whon very large crowds turned out to see the 2nd battalion. of the Scots Guards on their arrival from Hongkong,
The first event following the ur- rival of the transport, after the Military Landing Officers had visit- ed the ship was a note of welcome from the Scottish community of Shanghai,
Welcomed by Scots,
Sai man, residing at No. 181, Kow-the post at Epsem, is colossal. The two American engineers, loon Tong, charging him with alter at most of the Cabinet word sit- Mr. W. M. Mitchell and Mr. Hooper Court, Kensington, asked for an Mr. Sutton Vane, of Horrington ing the Public Works Department ting (a shade distraught) in their who were captured by rebels opera injunction against Famous Players water Inside service by connecting places to-day.
ting near Guadalajara on June the service pipe supplying filtored It was a good example, not wide-June 24th, and who were held for Film Company, Ltd., of Wardour- water to Kowloon Tong rely copied. The private members ransom of 18,000 pe s; have been street, the Paramount Famous sidenta to the pipe supplying made only half a House, and up
released without payment of the Players Lasky Corporation, of unfiltered water to the flush-in the publle gallery there were
Now York, and Famous Lasky ing tanks, and using filtered only two rows of stoical-looking
Film Service, Ltd., of Wardour. When the arrests were made, the street, to restrain them from mak- water of the PW.D. Water Works people. The result of the racing rebels threatened to kill the cap-ing, importing, selling, hiring or inside service for Rushing pur-came in just as the Minister of tives if the ransom was not immedi exhibiting any copy or copies of poses, was dismissed by Mr. W. Health rose to talk about rating, ately forthcoming, and the United the fourth or fifth reels of a film, Schoneid at the Kowloon Magis-and it la to be feared the Commons Slates Embassy made formal re-Fect of Ciny," or any part of the tracy this morning, the defendant did not appreciate one or two of presentations to the Mexican film by means of which his drama being cautioned..
his opening sentences..
Foreign Office on the subject, .. tic work might be represented. Mr. M. K. Lo appeared for the The Rating, and Väluation Bill, defendant. Admitting the charge, which prepares the way for the Mr. Mitchell is the Manager of The infringement, was denied.. the Mr. Justice Astbury: Is this the the Mesquitadelors Mines, readjustment he asked, that the defendant be Government's
This is the only Scottish regi Cautioned. Mr. Lo said that he local rate burdens, is one of those properly of the Pacific Mining case in which I went to see the ment that has been here since the
institution of the Defence. Forco- had seen Mr. R. M. Henderson, tedious, necessary measures full of Company, in the State of Zecatecas, film? Engineer-in-Charge of the Water-definitions and machinery." Its reported that he became un
Mr. Luxmoore, K.C., (for de- the Cameronians, it may be re- popular with the bandits because he works, and explained the facts to gave an opportunity for Mr. refused to pay them tribute or let fendants): Yes; having no evi-membered, having remained in him. It was suggested that as far Neville Chamberlain's extra- them loot is property unopposed.dents for the defendants,
Hongkong and to mark the occa- as the prosecution was concerned, ordinary gift of terse, expositio: Reuter's American Service.
slon a deputation from the Com the facts might be explained to the which he seized with masterfui
mitice of St. Andrew's Society call- Magistrate and, the regrets of the confidence,
Major I. C. T. Warner. The party ed upon the commanding, officer, defendant expressed,
was headed by the President, Dr. J. Elliot Murray, and he was necom- panied by the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Mr. Justice Astbury: I think J. G. Glay, Mr. George Hogg and this is the only film I have ever representative members. They ex acen without paying anything-pressed their pleasure upon the ar No, you went with Mr. Edgar Wal-rival of the Scots Guards and at- Jace to Sec Miss Betty Balfour in tered the hope that they would have
Love, Life and Laughter." a pleasant stay in the port.
Mr. Justice Astbury Then I have seen two films for nothing.
Not Pressing "Case. ·
Mr. Henderson in a letter had intimated that he had decided to feave the ntler in the hands of the Magistrale, but that he was not pressing the case.
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The Minister of Health may be expressed as a study in black and white. He dresses neatly and formally in black, and the only points of relief are where his,black
half whitens at the temples and the rims of his cuffs and the round of his collar show.
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
THÉ CELEBRATIONS IN CANTON.
Shameen, July 5. Yesterday was a Bank Holiday Canton in honour of the 152nd
dence." In spite of great heat, every one spent a thoroughly en joyable day.
His style of speaking matches. Mr. Lo pointed out to his Wor-That, too, is neat and formal, ship that according to Section 20 devoid of colour values, but of the Ordinance under which the making an Impression as immedi-anniversary of American Indepen defendant was charged, the personate and decisive as a pen and ink responsible was he who permitted sketch. Not even Sir John Simon or allowed the connexion to be betters him in exposition. To-day made. The defendant was not he was the ideal Interpreter. necessarily responsible.. Mr. Lo and that there was no doubt that the work had been done some time
feared aro. 'The inmates shortage of flushing water during the dry weather.
.
Eligible Premises.
"At Home at the Consulate-
1.
Mr. Justice Astbury: The best evidence was the film, Is this the case where I was accompatiied by Edgar Wallace?-No. That was the Alm "Love, Life and Laughter."
"37 Sources.” Mr. Archer, K.C., (for Mr. Vane): You may see this one again if necessary.
picture.
The arrangements were that the battalion should be quartered in the New World in respect of three com- panics, with one possibly proceeding to Hayim's Garden Camp Inter, while the fourth company should From 11.30 am to 12.30 p.m. the
go to the Tongshan Road Camp. Consul-General, Mr. Jenkius, was Mr. Luxinoore: I hope you will.
Mr. Archer suld that Mr. Vane in readiness for this the men be- Mr. Chamberlain forecast that General on the French Concession, alleged that a substantial part of gan between one and two o'clock by the time the Bill is law, and Shameen. statutory procedure has step by foreign.community and very many
Almost the entire his play had been tacked on to the carrying off their packs; kit bogs and equipment, and then platoon by platoon took their rifles out of step been followed, March of neat Chinese were present. Mr. Jen- Defendants, stated Mr. Archer, storage. Motor trucks were soon No Knowledge.
year will have come, and not till king proposed the toast of "The alleged that their work was found-alongside, and the packs and kit then will the claims for rating Continuing, Mr. Lo said the de-assistance he in the hands of the President." Amongst those pre-led on "Feet of Clay" "Across the bags were loaded as well as the sent were Mr. J. F. Branaa, H.B.M. | Border," "Cockaigne," "Romeo other impediments which a unit al- fendant had been away for a Treasury. Of the ngricultual,. greater art of the time from 1915 freight and transport, and indua. Consul-General; Monsieur Danjou, and Juliet," the Book of Revela-ways carries. As a matter of fact to 1928, In 1919 he left for trial hereditaments to be relieved, Consul for France; Mr. Morita, tions, Chapter 20, one of Hang the battalion travelled very light, Dr. Andersen's Fairy Tales, a poem by leaving all transport.at llongkong. America to pursue his studies and it is the last class which has been Consul-General for Japan; feturned in April, 1926. ITe the puzzle.
Crull, Consul-General for Ger Leigh Hunt, Dante's Inferno," again left the Colony at the end of
Finally, the Government have General for Portugal; Mr. Chuthe Epistle of Timothy,
many; Mr. da Costa, Consul- the Gospel of St. Matthew, and 1926, returning in September, promoted to a criterion the old Chao-hain, Minister for Foreign 1927, and then in April, 1928, he phrase "factory, workshops, andAffairs; Admiral Chan Chat; the rather foolish.
Mr. Justice Astbury: This seems went to Shanghai. He returned to mines." Any property within this
Chief of Police; the Commissioner the Colony i June.
broad defnition which is primarily
Mr. Archer: More than. foolish. used for production will be of Aviation; the Minister of eligible. The determination of Finance; Mr. Lam Wen-kei, Mayor The defendants also relied on the whether or not the primary objects of Canton, and many other officials Litany in the Prayer Book, the of any premises are productive is und consular representatives. being left with confidence by the
The connexion was not made by him, nor was it made with his knowledge or consent. All these facts were explained to Mr. Hen- derson, said Mr. Lo..
Mr. Lo said that on recetat of the notice on June 21 the work was immediately put in hand and the connexion removed.
Recret Expressed. On behalf of the defendant, Mr. Lo expressed regret that the con- nexion was ever made, apart from the legal aspect, but also as it may have Involved serious conse- quences.
His Worship was informed that the necessary work for the removal of the connexions had already been completed.
Government to the rating authori
ties.
Essentially it is a matter for common sense. The furniture de- pasitory with a carpenter's repair- ing bench in the yard may dismiss, the Minister made it clear, any lattering hopes of being exalted
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Meanwhile the band of the North amptonshire Regiment were in at tendance, ready to play the Guards through the Settlement, and just after half past three the troops were formed up on the pontoon ready to move off.
As soon as the Left Flank bad marched off, the band of the Northamptonshire Regiment topk post where the head of the column was to form, the pipe band of the Guards coming next.
Then, the order was given to fix bayonets, whereafter the colours look post, the druma of the bat talion turning about and beating a fanfare.. Bayonets were unfixed,
General Confession in the Order for Marning Prayer in the Prayer From 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. the Book, a motion picture, "Civilisa American community held a reception, and the book. "A House tion in the Canton Club, Captain hold on the Styx.”. Enochis, of the U.S.S. Asheville, Mr. Justice Astbury said that in proposing the toast of "The the idea in the play was that two President," said that there was no place in the world where he would people, supposed to be dead, pass rather celebrate the 4th July thaned before an examiner who suid:us owing to the heat it was decided in Shameen, which was the most can't deal with you because you that during part of the way at are not on my list. That ap- least the men should march at ease. into an "industrial hereditament." friendly cosmopolitan little compared in both the film and the Then the battalion moved off in where sweets are bolled in the across. So may the confectioner's shop munity that he had ever come book. It was for the defendants column of route.
During the reception, to show how they got that. music was provided by the band
The hearing was adjourned. of the U.S.S. Asheville and dancing
was enjoyed.
hack kitchen.
Mr. Snowden and the Rates..
Mr. Snowden is being run off
4 Case
his feel by this Budget. He is one His Worship, in dismissing the the few among the Opposition sunimens with a caution, said that with the skill to build I was hardly necessary for him against it: to point out the danger of the But some statements that he practise of connecting filtered made to-day such as "rates in water to the unfiltered water for themselves are no burden at all," After and "it is antrue that the increase the purposes of flushing. remirking that the P. W, D. were of rates is a material factor in the right in bringing the case his Wor-trade depression," are alarming of overwork. The ship said that under the circum-symptoms stances he would dismiss the sum-smoothly-flowing Mr. Graham, or even that wise pundit, Mr. Dalton, mons with a caution.
should be put up as reliefs.
COMMUNIST AGITATOR
SENTENCED.
LEAFLETS ADVOCATING MURDER AND REBELLION. Sentence of six months hard labour was passed by Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning on a Chinese who was charged with possession of seditious Ilteraturd!
Two excellent speeches were later heard from the Conservative | back benches. The first from Mr.
Macmillan, who is making his
mark in the House, attracted the Prime Minister's attention, and the second, from Mr. Ellis, of Wakefield, indicated that the costs on coal will be lightened as the result of the Budget scheme by eightpence or even a shilling a ton. Mr. Snowden had asserted that the relief would be threepence.
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Mentioned as "The old oak" in
for back as records
Queen
Defendant was arrested in WR- mur Street & forthight ago after Elizabeth's reign, an oak tree, be- attempting to get rid of the parcel lieved to be almost 1,000 years old, and made a dash for liberty.. in the churchard of Brushford, near Dulverton, is showing signs of de- cay.
His Worship on examining the documents, remarked that they advocated a Communist rising in Kwangtung and the overthrow, of Giving evidence at a Greenwich all established power by the inquest on Vivian Charles Hunter, "proletariat." The documents also 30, the father sald his son had advocated murder and the ovar- been very strange since losing his throw of the British, American fiancee some years ago, and
one occasion shut himself in big and Japanese Imperialists,
bedroom for five months.
Mention was made of the Shekki incident of 1925 and the documents. in certain parts attempted to arouso Chinese resentment. His Worship enquired what the defen- dant had to say about it?
the stranger.
know.
on
whom he did not The police informed his Worship that the defendant knew some Defendant: I did not know the Chinese characters, because he documenta were seditious. They managed to sign the statement were handed to me by a man.
In reply to further questions de- fendant answered that he hopod to earn twenty cents by obliging
in the charge room.
Hle Worship, in passing sen- tence, told the defendant that if he was caught with such a parcel he would have to suffer for it.
win for
On the. March:
Already at Kuning Road and al Yangtazépoo Road crowds From 2 to 3 p.m. there was i Eight hundred wounded soldiers had begun to assemble and showed on bed the U.S.S. Caleville in hospital blue greeted Princess their appreciation of the tall well for the American community,
Mary at an "At Home"; given by set-up guardsmen. The piners In At 4 pm, there was a game of the "Not Forgotten" Association their Royal Stewart tartan kilts from the other battaliong which baseball at Fati, Shameen v. U.S.S. the Royal Botanic Society Gar-struck a note of colour absent
dens, Regent's Park.
have been seen here, and then the Asheville; played in seven innings,
resulted in an easy
Hundreds of women and girls in fine marching of the men called for Shameen by 9 to 2.
pyjumas and nightdresses watch-attention.
Long before the hour at which In the evening, moving pictures nd a fire at the Vale Whist Hall, were shown by the U.S.S. Asheville Kilburn High-road, recently. The they reached the Bund there were on the Shameen football ground. girls had to leave their homes in great throngs waiting, and as the -Our Own Correspondent.
neighbouring houses hurriedly. battalion came to attention prior to reaching the Garden Bridge, and marched thus along the Bund and Nanking Road, the spectators were fully rewarded for their atten- dance. At the Consulate the pipe band struck up a lively afr, con- tinuing until Nanking Road was reached, and this contributed to the general effect.
The unfortunate who chose to visit, friends.in. the suburb
over the week-end rather than go golfing,
''.
Cheers, were raised at the Gon- sulate, while near Nanking Road a group called for three cheers for the Scots Guards, which was echoed by others, Needless to say the troops appreciated the senti mont, And Bo along Nanking! Road, the final phase being the Northamptonshire, Band playing the guards into theit billets to: thelr.march past, "Hicland Lad:: die."
STUDENT STÁBBING
CASE.
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BOY CHARGED WITH CAUSING BODILY HARM.
A charge of assault and causing bodfly harm was brought against a 14-year-old school-boy at the Kowloon, Magistracy this morning. Complainant, Yeung Lat-lueḥ, ä student is still in hospital suffer- Ing from a wound in the abdomen said to have been inflicted by the defendant, Lau Sik-win.
The two were playing at the Peninsula School of No: 611, Nathan Road Yesterday morning when the incident took place,
Defendant was remanded till to- morrow, on 26 Bhil
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