THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
·RATE RELIEF PLAN MISHAP TO LONDON
SUBMITTED.
MOST IMPORTANT BILL OF THE SESSION.
"LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANY RESPECTS OBSOLETE."
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1928.
CHINA'S TREATY. DOLLAR LINE'S NEW SECOND ROUND OF
VENTURE.
FLIGHT.
PROBLEMS.
CAPT. HURLEY INJURED ON
FORCED LANDING. ↑
DR. WANG TALKS WITH JOURNALISTS,
TO ENTER PHILIPPINES' SHIPPING TRADE. ·
“F. A. CUP.
DRAW OF NO OUTSTANDING INTEREST.
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Stockport.
Brentford Norwich
v. Lincoln.
v. Bradford C. - Grantham,
V.
v. Spennymoor.
v. Darlington.
V.
Chesterfield,
T Mansfield,
v.
Southport.
v.
Charlton,
V.
Bristol R.
v. Morthyr.
v. Plymouth.
v, Newport.
Torquay v. Exeter.
Shanghai, Nov. 20.
San Francisco, Nov. 22.
London, Nov. 28. Athens, Nov. 20.
The Forolan Miniator, Dr. C. The Dollar, Steamship Company The draw for the Second Round The "Spirit of Australia," the T. Wang, to-day gave a reception to-day announced plans to establish Proper of the F.A. Cup competi- monoplane in which Captain Hur to Chinese Journalists, during an extensive inter-island line in the tion was made to-day, resulting as loy and Flying Officers Moir and which he expressed a desire that Philippines.
follows: Owen are attempting a flight from luring the present juncture pub- The company has prepared de- Carlisle LABOUR. AMENDMENT Australia to London and back, lic opinion all over the country signs for two passengers steamers Tranmere
was to-day compelled to make a should be at the back of the which will cost approximately $3,- Wigan London, Nov. 20.
forced landing at Varimbodí.
000,000 ech. They will have a Accrington Foreign Ministry! Having already provoked much
Touching Captain Hurley was slightly In-
Chinese-speed of 16 knots, and will be 360 Scarborough contraveray, throughout the coun- try, the debate on the Local Gov-jured, but his companions were Japanese negotiations, Dr. Wang feet long. They will be built in Gainsboro
unhurt.-Reuter..-
said the problem centred on the the United States at an indefinite Barrow ernment De-Rating Bill, which is
The "Spirit of Australia" set evacuation from Shangtung, and lands of the archipelago, praining Crystal Pal
question of the Japanese troop They will ply between eleven is- Northfleet as complicated as it is important, containing over 100 clauses and out from Western Australia on for the time, being the Chinese fe der service to the two Dollar Watford twelve schedules, and aims at the November 5th in an effort to fly Government has decided to stand trans Pacific lines. reorganisation of local government to London and back in 28 days firm on this matter.
Mr. R. S. Dollar, vice president | and the readjustment of financial The airmen are already consideri
The Foreign Minister
Also of
the company, 'predicted Gillingham or relations between the State and ably behind schedule and cannot assured the journalists that in tremendous development in the Fulham local authorities, opened in the possibly attain the object with the new Sino-Italian Treaty: Philippines in the next few years, Walsall
v. Luton, House of Commons to-day
which they set out.
Italy would relinquish consular aaying that agriculture, industry Guildford
v. Slingbourne. The measure has even been at- The fliers reached Singapore on
jurisdiction in China and consent and business would enter a new era
v. Bournemouth. Matches to be played on Decem- tacked in a section of the Con- November 8th, when the machine to tariff autonomy.
with the establishment of proper ber 8th.--Reuter. Dr. Wang added that servative Press, because, amongin landing at
the transportation facilities.
It is rather a unique feature other things, it is alleged that it nearly
The Belgian representatives in China) grief.
Interests associated with Mayor that of thirty-four matches played will rellere the big industrialists machine was arst sighted at 1.20 had indicated their willingness James Rolph, of San Francisco, re- in the First Round, in only one and concerns at the expense of the p.m
preparations
10 muke concessions to Chinn, cently were
purchased the 1,200-ton smaller ratepayers.
hardly complete for the airmen's and that in the case of Portugual, steamship Viking for service be-match is a re-play required. The
Manila arrival. A bonfire was quickly lit the Chinese Foreign Ministry tween
teams drawn above will decide and Mindanao. which seventeen will appear in to signal the landing ground, but would proceed on treaty revision Mayor Ralph is considering a visit the Third Round when the First unfortunately the airmen mistook Cabinet is formed. Portuguese to the Philippines in the Dear and Second Division clubs enter the signal, and landed on
the competition for the first time. wrong side of the course. Still machine touched the ground in going at tremendous pace the about the middle of the course, and, taxiing down, was suddenly confronted with two fairly large bunkers,
Great Measure, The Bill was submitted to the Commnous to-day by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Minister of Health, who described the measure
the most important of Session and as being among the greatest measures presented to any Parliament.
no
the
Mr. Chamberlain' said that it indicated the final stage of the Government's great measure of rating reform, Local government was in many respects obsolete and
cried aloud for reform.
came to
and
the
racecourse
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the
The few spectators stood aghast at the thought of the impending crash, but the pilot managed to steer the plane between the bun- kers in such a manner that only one wheel of the machine struck
#6 800 as the new
Dr. Wang concluded, his speech by saying that so far there bas of her intentions. been no indication from Spain
ASTONISHINGLY DUMB
PORKERS.
PRISONER ACCUSED OF
· DOPING ANIMALS.
"You may shake them, but you of the plane was thus considerably can't get a squeal out of them
In this connexion, the Govern- the mound of earth. The speed
future.
"TOM JONES."
BRIGHT OPERA TO BE
PRODUCED SOON.
CANTON AMATEUR THEATRICALS.
"PAIR OF SILK STOCKINGS"
·TO BE PRODUCED.
Rehearsals are now well in hand for "Tom Jones," the forthcoming production of the Hongkong Phil-. Canton residents are looking for- harmonie Society, which will open ward with keencat anticipation to at the Theatre Royal on Friday, the production by the local Theatri December 14, at 9 pm. The opera cal Society of "A Pair of Silk ment spokesman quoted instance
will also be given on the nights Stockings" on December 3rd and after instance of the continuance checked, and,' apart from being they are dumb," said Sub Ingnes of December 15, 17, 18, 21 and 22, 4th.
awung round, nothing untoward tor Hopkins to Mr. I.E. Lindsell at Wednesday,
while there will be a matinee on It was originally intended to pro- happened to the monoplane, The the Central Police Court this 1.30 p.m.
December 19, at duce the play for one night only, bunker was badly torn, but ex morning, when he produced two
but, in view of the persistent amination revealed that the
"Tom Jones" is a delightful and rumours as to the excellence of the young pigs, the subject of a charge popular work and forms one of production, booking have been so muching had suffered ne damage of larceny against a Chinese from the best and brightest examples heavy as to necessitate the inclusion of genuino English comie opera, of a second, performance, and t Accused was questioned on his it is replete with a number of glance at the booking list leads one inanner of feeding them. He as characters of typical English to the conviction that the produc
of Guardians, and of onerous charges on rural districts for the
maintenance of roads:
Strangling Industry.
He declared that the inequitable rating system was slowly atrang- ling agriculture and industry.
The Bill would relieve industry to the extent of £24,000,000, three- quarters of which would go to the depressed industries, thus giving them the greatest employ- ment. He suggested that the Bill was the only practieal remedy for the present chaotic methods of re- lief.
Debate Adjourned.
The debate was adjourned till to-morrow. Reuter,
HONGKONG GIRL GUIDES.
THE ANNUAL BROWNIE COMPETITION.
On Friday, the annual Brownie Competition was held in
the grounds of Government. House,
Six Pucks competed for Toten" which may be held by the
winners for one year.
The Competition comprised various parts of the Brownle train-
Aberdeen.
serted that he fed them handsome-country life and fashionable Lion, is assured of crowded houses ly, on a diet of salted fish and London society of the past. It on both nights. rice, such as he would eat himself, possesses a good story sparkling Those concerned in the produc- He denied an accusation that he with wit and scintillating, with Lion are very reticent as to the had dose the piglets with opium.good humour, a wealth of tuneful progress made, but from remarks A previous canviction was pro-airs and many a rollicking chorus. dropped in casual conversations one was last year convicted of stealing M.. duced, revealing that the accused The opera was written by Alex. gathers that everyone concerned is
Thompson and Robert thoroughly satisfied that the com three rese.
Courtneldge, the music being by Ing show will be something in the His Worship now sentenced him Edward German and the lyrics by nature of a record for to two months' hard labour.
theatricals, Charles H. Taylor.
BODY DUMPING CONTINUES.
An announcement with regard to hooking for the local production of the opera will be made in a few days.
THE TYPHOON.
Canton
The play in being produced by Mr. Wolf, with the assistance of the Committee of the C.A.T.S., the cust being as follows:-Sam Thornhill, Mr. H. G. Eades; Captain Bagnall, Captain G. A. Clements; Sir John Gower, Mr. W. R. Farmer; Hygh
Mr. A. Greenwood (Lab.) moved the rejection of the Bill on the ground of its numerous short- comings. He argued that it per-; petuates the evils of the Poor Law system, and does not appreciably relieve the financial burdens ofing, and after some very interest-MOSTLY SMALL-POX VICTIMS!) ing contests the 2nd Kowloon Packi necessitous areng.
(Diocean Girls School) were The dumping of the bodies, of declared the winners, closely fol. children who are victims of small- A warning issued from the Macintyre, Mr. A. J. Evans; lowed by the 4th Hongkong (St. pox continues. The police reports Manila Observatory at 8 p.m. yea- Brooke, Mr. F. E. W. Lammert | Paul's Girls School), and the 2nd this morning stated that the hodiesterday showed that the typhoon was Morgan (a butler), Mr. l. 4. |Hongkong, (Garrison School), of two babies who died of this in about 116 Long., 17 Lat., and Jeeves; Inspector Wilson, Mr. 11: H. Mrs. Doyle in charge of the disease were picked up in Yau- was almost statiory. This places. Benson; A Tramp, Mr. J. Baud; Town Hail, Fulham, recently winning Pack, assisted by Miss P. mati and the body of a child who it about midway between Luzon and Pauline, (a maid), Miss Louise the Paracels. The rough weather Hogg: Angela Bruce, Mrs. W. Gra dealt with the position of Loudon Anderson, is to be heartily rou died of the same disenne under the Government Rating Re-ratilated on such an excellent picked up in Mongkok.
in this tion Is delaying shipping, ham Reynolds; Pamela Bristowe, whilst 11. M. S. Hermes and the Mrs. F. Q. Lanimeri; Irene Mail- form Scheme..
-result, as this very keen Puch has From the harbour, the water.AF. seaplanes are still held up land. Mr. F. Gandossi: Lady He said that Bandon would had less than a year's fraining, police retrieved the bodies of two hero in Hongkong.
Gower, Mrs. G. A. Clements; Molly share the advantages of the prin- So also is Miss Mickie, assisted children, both of whom show signs) The Royal Observatory reports Thornhill, Miss P. Kemble. cipal measures of reform and
this morning that the typhoon res. readjustment. Poor Law wouldy Mias Coysh, whose pack drawn of having died of small-pox.
A rough resume of the plot reveals In addition to these cases, one mains stationary, about 400 miles that a house party at the country from St. Paul's Girls' School only be transferred to the Landon came into existence on February dead body was picked up in Wan S.S.E, of Hongkong. The forecast residence of Sir John and Lady the 21st of this year. It is the first chai and one in Aberdeen, but in up till noon to-morrow in North Gower, are interrupted in the re- carrying Chinese Pack to le formed in the these cases the cause of death was cast winds, fresh; generally over-hearsal of a play by the arrival of on work which had hitherto any, and it is an excellent start not small-pox.
Sir Kingsley Wood, M.P., at the
County Council, and Council would The
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been performed by many for them to have gained second bodies, contralisation would mean place in the Annual Competition more efficiency and economy in the daring their first year of training. administrative machine.
As far as the important ad-
Miss Laurd, who is in charge of
ministrative proposals connected the 2nd Hpngkung Pack (Garrison with de-rating were concerned, it School) gaining third place in the was understood that with certain Competition, also deserves a word of praise, as although this Pack minor reservations they had been
is one of the oldest in the Colony accepted by all parties on the
'Brownies the
seldom slay London County Council.
for more than a year or so The Socialists, were drawing anbefore they move on with their extraordinary and distorted 'ple-parents to another part of the fare of London under the schema. Empire, and this makes the train
ing of this Pack a very dificult proposition.
No Rate Increases.
For the first quinquennium no At the end of the Competition borough would have to raise its Mrs. Southern very kindly invited rates on account of the scheme; Fall the Brownies, numbering many would be relieved, and Lon-about 120, to tea, as well, as a large don as a whole would certainly be number of Interested spectators better off. The position after consisting of many parents of the such period was now the subject Brownies and members of the. of discussion between Mr. Cham- | Local Girl Guide Association.
berlain and the various London authorities. The Minister cer- tainly contemplated minimum grants for the subsequent perlada.
Sir Kingsley Wood in the after noon addressed a meeting of Poor Law and other authorities nt Oxford on the Government scheme of local government reform.
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PEI CHUNG-HSI'S DENIAL.
NOT TO HEAD SINKJANG GOVERNMENT.
Shanghai, Nov. 26, General Pei Chung-hsi, necord-
He said that with regard to the natural desire of many Guardians to continue their work, as far as possible a considerable, and he Ing to reporta emanating front believed successful effort had been | Peking, has indicated that if he made, consistent with the Govern- enters Sinklang, or Chinese Tur- ment's main proposals, to accom-kestan, he will go there in the plish this purpose. The personal capacity of a military officer and touch and the efficiency. and not have anything to do with the economy associated with it in the | Civil Government, minds alike of ratepayers and He denies that he is to become applicants for relief would be Chairman of the Sinking Civil preserved.
Government.
SERVICE INC
Was
cast; some rain.
"Well, who was I wanted to take a laté vacation to
avold the crowds?"
Molly Thornhill, the divorced wife of Sum Thornhill (one of the house party) whose car has broken down. Sam, at the instigation of Irene Maitland, decides that this will be a wonderful opportunity for recon- cillation with his wife. The second act opens on the bedroom assigned to Molly, and reveals Sam disguised in the theatrical props patiently awaiting an opportunity of explain- ing his peccadillo to his wife. Un- fortunately his plans go astray, as Captain Bagnall, who is supposed to be in London and whose room Molly Is using, returns unexpectedly and, during the ensuing explanations be- tween him and Molly, Bam is de- teeted and captured as a burglar. Molly's stockings being used to tic him up, Unfortunately for Molly and Bagnall, Sam manages to es.. cape and they are left to explain as best they can Engnall's presence in Molly's room in the early hours. Matters are eventually straighten- ed out in the third act, to the accompaniment of many antusing situations.
With the obviously strong cast, including, as it doen, several accom- plished amateurs, it is felt that the fullest advantages will be taken of the many opportunities the plot offers of amusing dialogues, and | farcical situations.<
It is said that the C.A.T.S. cx- pect to produce two more plays during the present senson, one of which may possibly be taken to Hongkong-Our Own Correspon- dent.
· Southend's silver wedding gift to Lord and Lady Iveagh is to be, at their suggestion, a silver com- munion set and alms dish for the borough hospital.
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