CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY.
DANCING GIRLS IN GAMBLING CLUB.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
CONSTRUCTION FROM NORTH TWO LONDON EMPLOYMENT
TO BEGIN SOON.
INSPECTION ENDED.
Nanking, May 9.
AGENCIES STRUCK OFF.
MONDAY, MAY 20, 1929.
SHANGHAI RACING, BANVARD COMPANY'S
REVENUE.
TOO LARGE FOR ABOLITION OF SPORT.
SUCCESSES.
"ROOKERY NOOK" AND "THE
FANATICS."
FENG AND CHIANG AT GRIPS.
(Continued from Page 1.). Ying-ching at a banquet given him by the Chinese Chamber on Friday evening.
General Ho dwelt on the situation with reference to Feng Yu-hsiang, inferring that he is a grave danger the Star to the nation and said that since South China, the Soviet had made Honan, Shensi and Kansu its experi- mental ground.
The adventures of a troupe of
The popularity of the Banvard dancera on the Continent were
English Comedy Company has told at a special meeting of the CHINESE ENQUIRIES. been amply demonstrated over the LC.C. Public Control Committed
week-and when they played "Roo- when the County Council opposed
Shanghai, May 13. kery Nook" and "The Fanatics" to A loud outery for the abolition large audiences at the granting of a licence to Miss Mr. H. S. Chuck, managing Violet Victorin Jennings (Lillian of racing In Shanghai has been Theatre, where they are paying a Moscow utterly failed to Bolshevise director and chief engineer for the Grace Academy) to carry on an raised bat such a move is far from return visit unfinished portion of the Canton-
On Saturday, Ben Travers' de- Hankow Railway, arrived in Nan-employment agency in Gerrard-the intentions of the authorities
of the Shanghai (Chinese) Munfel.lightful farce provided entertain street, W..
The Council also asked that the pality. An investigation has re- ment of a high order, Bardy Rua- licence granted to Mr. Victor vented that the two race courses in sell being in one of his most whim- Male Wallace (the Victor Chinese territory produce revenue sical moods, while Henry Corner Wallace Direction) to carry on an of $600,000, according to the gave one of his best performances, communism.-Router. employment agency at Upper St. Chinese newspapers, and therefore Miss Kathleen Vaughan, made a Martin's-lane, W.C. should be racing will be permitted to enn- charming Rhoda. rescinded.
king this week to report on his inspection trip over the proposed route linking up Chuchow (in Hanan) ..with Shiachow (In Kwangtung
, province), Mr. Chuck was accompanied by Mr. J. Weir, Consulting Engineer to the Ministry,
Afler reporting and conferring with the Minister of Railways, Mr. Sun Ro, Mr. Chuck left Nanking yesterday for Canton, where he will arrange to start construction of the Arst 31-mile Reclics of the line from the northern terminus of the Kwangtung end.
The estimated cost for building and equipping this section will be approximately $7,000,000, *and noteworthy engineering features
include a bridge of seven spans with a total length of 760 feet at Shiukwan, and a»1,400 feet, tunnet i
"Inished.
Mr. A. G. Chamings, chief officer of the Public Control De Miss Jennings carried on a stage. partment of the LC.C, suld that dancing
tinue.
"The Fanaticu" did not attract
Concluding he urged the people of Hupel to support the Central Government in its fight against
The Whole Country Up,
Shanghai, May 19. Military movements are spread- ing through China.
Both pony and dog racing have the capacity audience with which been the targets of agitation. It was greeted on its first showing been traced by the agitators to flcult and thought-provoking piece reported to be mobilising 50,000 Crime, suicides and poverty have in Hongkong, but a somewhat dif
Chang Hauch-liang of Mukden is excellently school. In December, racing and an outcry was raised was
played, and thoroughly appreciated. ...
Fengtien troops who will apparent- 1928, Mr. Wallace entered into an agreement with coloured man
To-night, the Company is givingly be utilised to garrison the Tang- "Thark" another excellent farce by Sang-chi's troops, who are con- shan coal area, replacing Tang in Brussels and became his solei
Ben Travers, while to-morrow representative in the United King- dom for months,
"Diversion" which is new to the centrating in the northwest of Shantung for an advance against Colony, will fill the bill..
Feng Yu-hsiang--Reuter,
On December 31 Mr. Wallace approached Miss Jennings, and as a result she obtained six girls to go to Brussels for a four week's dancing contract at a salary of £4 a week. N
at Kaolin, which is about half, On the day of their arrival, in Plers and abutments for the Brussels he said, the girls were
taken to a club which was pri
bridge have already been cum-marily open for gambling. On the pleted and the Kaolin tunnel was following day they were told that under construction until lately. their work was poor and that they Surveying parties sent out would not be wanted again. The Chief Engineer Chuck report that troupe rehearsed on their own good progress is being made. As and subsequently appeared at the Roon as construction is reserved, club again, but the engagement the Ministry of Railways will
was obviously only for a week, have taken the first stop in con- although the girls had been pleting the unfinished portion of
promised a month's contract, the Railway linking Canton with Hankow.
Later, said Mr. Chamings, the but discovered that they dancers were sent to Luxemburg, expected to appear in a disorderly house. They then went to Ghent.
were
A contract for the purchase of locomotives from Andersen, Meyer and Co. for the Tientsin-Puka Railway, was signed between the
"Badly Trented." American firm and Sun Ha-ko, Managing Director of the T. P: badly treated. They received less Altogether the girls were very Railway, yesterday. By order of than half their salaries, and ap the Minister of Hallways, the sumplications to Mr. Wallace and Miks of gold $61,520, is to be paid by Jennings for the outstanding wages the Tientsin-Pukow Railway
been unsuccessful. since their return to England had
first instalment on the contract. Kuo Min.
LOCAL RADIO.
One girl stated in evidence that at the Madrid Cafe, Luxemburg, they were told that they were not expected for some days, but that they could stay if they cured to sell champagne until four o'clock in the morning. No salary would be paid, but they would receive com- mission on the champagne sold.
Another witness said that men Today's wireless programmé broad-tried to force their way into her cast by Z B W on 360 metres is as
room at the Madrid Cafe, follows:
BROADCAST PROGRAMME
FOR TO-DAY, 1
1.18 pm-Weather Report, 5.30--3.30 p.m.Programme
of
Chinese Musle. (New Moon records supplied through the courtesy of Messrs. Sincere Co., Ltd.)
Other girls gave similar evidence.
Mr. Harold Blank, Benior ex- aminer at the Passport Office, rend- Vice- letters from the British Consul at Brussels and the British
MISSING FLIERS.
These two Australian fliers, Lieut. James Moir, above, and Flying Officer Harold Owen, lower, are to-day reported. missing on their flight from England to Australia.
MYSTERY OF A REPORT.
DOCTOR AND "INFLUENCES AT WORK”.
Feng's Change of Front.
Hankow, May 18.
It is believed that the Kuomin chun withdrawal from Wushenk- Iwan Indicates a change of westward front towards the Han River. Since the Peking-Hankow railway London, Apr. 26. Is thoroughly blocked by the blow At the annual conference of the ing up of numerous bridges north Contral Association for Mental of Wushenkwan, It is deemed im- Welfare yesterday, Dr. A. F. possible for the Government troops Tredgold, a member of the Special to advance by railway. It is learn- Joint Committee of the Board of ed that Feng's 29th Division, Education, referred to the report formerly at Wushenkwan, is rein- of the special investigation carried forcing the Kuominchun Garrison
out by Dr. E. O. Lewis, on behalf at Laohokow, while from this side
of the Joint Committee of the Board of Education and the Board
eight divisions under the command
of Chu Shao-liang from Shasi have the Garrisons at
of Control on Mental Deficiency, boen hurried up the Han River to
"I regard it as most unfortunate reinforco
in the first place," he remarked, Siangyang and Fancheng.-Router. "that the Government Departmenta concerned should have required
the report to be divided into two sections, dealing with children and adults respectively; and, secondly, that, the part dealing with adults should not have been published.
"What may be the reason I do not know, hut it is impossible to rend the answers given to the many questions which have been asked in the House of Commons regarding the matter, without feel ing that some mysterious influences are at work in some place or other to' delay, or even provent, Its publication.
More Bridge Destruction.
Peking, May 19. The orgy of bridge-blasting con- tinucs, The. Kuominehun have now made the Lunghai railway im passable, wrecking bridges east- ward of Kweitch.
There is not the slightest ludica- tion here of Teng's intentions in the event of fighting, but well- informed persons believe he has insufficient munitions, to lust more than a month of intensive fighting. Some quartors think he will make a desperate attempt to capture Wuhan in order to reinforce him- self from Hanyang.
If this is so, it is a very grave matter. It seem to me a most ex- traordinary thing that it should bo
It is considered impossible for possible to hide the carefully con-him to take his huge army into sidered opinions and recommenda- famine-stricken Shenai and Kansu. tions of an independent committee Practically all the Shans! troops on such an important subject from have withdrawn from this pro tho country in this way.
vince, the remaining garrisongs being "I very much doubt whether the chiefly the former Chihli-Shantung 7.48 pm-Evening Weather Re-Consul at Luxemburg, statingly certain sections of the Chinese
that the Madrid Cafe had an evil for the abolition of all forms of public authories who are charged troops and Sun Chuan-fang's men. were char-with the duty of providing for As soon as fighting starts, it is ex- racing. Cash sweeps Programme. reputation. (Victor & II.M.V records Mr. Wallace stated, in evidence, acterized as lotteries and a move these defectives, whether Partia-pected the Fengtien party will supplied through the courtesy that the troupe went to Luxemment sponsored by a number of ment, and whether the country, rush garrisons into Chilli. bury without his knowledge. The Chinese officials was commenced will tolerate such an autocratic girls were suspended at the cabaret and resulted in a direct appeal to procedure, which la so totally at Mayor, Ho Chi-kung, is taking in Brussels because of their mis the Consular Body for the total variance with our national ideals; behaviour." He did not accept the abolition of all forms of betting and reputation for integrity..
on race tracks. until he had made inquiries as to representation of the foreign agent his character and satisfied himself
port,
К
p.m.-Evening
of Messrs. S. Moutris & Co.) "The Vagabond King". "Lady Luck"
Vocal Gene
ELM.V. Light Opera Company. "Ifungarian Rhapsody No (Liszt)
Alfred Cortot. "Pagliucel" (Leoncavallo) Selection
Creatore's Band.
"Pagliacci-Prologue" Baritone
Lawrence Tibbett,
"On With The Play"
that he was a man of honour.
•
He has concluded that, as the Recently an official of the Klang-
Provincial Government was annual contribution from the race detailed to make an investigation meetings in Chinese territory
30
of pony racing in Shanghai and amounts to $600,000, it would be Misa Jennings said that she his investigation led him to two of most inadvisable to abolish this comidered she had carried out the race tracks outside the Settle-form of sport. He explains that her obligations to the dancers and ment limits. He examined the his decision in the respect was in- "No: Punchinello No More" (from had acted in a manner expected various forms of betting at the fluenced by the fact that as the
""Pagliace!")...
of the holder of an L.C.C. licence. Kiangwan and Ying Hsiang Ziang ex-Mayor of, Shanghai, Mr. Chang After a retirement the Cem- Clubs, according to the Chinese Ting-fan, had approved of pony mittee announced their decision to refuse Miss Jenning's licence press, and has submitted his find-racing it was a dificult matter to
abolish the sport. ings to the Provincial Govermnent.
Tenor
Giovanni Martinell, "Laughing Marionetto” "Jeannine" (I Dream of Lillac Time)
De Groot and His and revoke Mr. Wallace's licence.
Orchestra, "There Is A Flower That Bloometh" "I Passed By Your Window"
Tenor
Walter Glyne. "Bertram Addresses Tin Tenants" "Bertram At The Rotary Dinner”
Ifumorous Talking Will Kings. "Boheme-Rudolpli's Narrative" "Lolli-Spanish Serenade"
Телог
ICEBERG THRILLS FOR PASSENGERS,
יז
LINER'S PERIL IN FOG.
New York, Apr. 23. Aretic disturbances dislodging an unusually large number of ice- bergs and floes into the southward current have created such a meanace to shipping off Newfound. Comedienne Gracle Fields, and, that the International Mér-
Enrica Caruso. "Ifungarian Rhapsody, No. 6" Piano-
forte Solo
Mischa Levizki, "I Think Of What You Used To
Think Of Me "Like The Big Pota Do"
"Air On G String" "Londonderry Air"
H.M.V. New Symphony
Orchestra.
"Mountain Lovers" "Nirvana"
Tenor "Evensong" "Because"
cantile Maring has annouced that until the danger abates ita vessels will take a southern route.
This decision has followed the nerve-racking experiences of the commanders of two vessels, the John Turner. Pennland and the Cedric, who kept long duty on the bridge while the vessels felt their way through the ice. The Pennland's situation was the graver, as fog forced Com- mander V. L. Making to halt the vessel and put linats out ahead as pléket while the vessel drifted Leonard Henry. with the current through the dark- nens, and all around the ship fee- bergs crashed and broke with a sound like cannonading.
Organ Solo Terence Casey. I'll Sing Thee Songe Of Araby" "Bigh No More Ladics"
Tenor
Derek Oldham. "The Tale Of The Talkies" "General Post"
Talking
"Trot Here And There" "The Swing Sang"
Vocal Duct Winnie Melvilleg & Derek Oldham. "For Old Time's Sake" "Paradise Islo"
Tonor
Morton Downey "Cavatina" (af) De Groot (Violin) "Parted" (Tosto)
Terenco Caney
(Wurlitzer Organ),
"OP Man River" (Kern) "The Banjo Song" (Homor)
Bass-Baritone Peter Dawson, Gams From "Binckbirds Of 1028". "St. Louis Blues"
Warren Mills and is Blue
Soronadora. .10.30 p.m-Close Down.
The Cedric's position was less precarious due to the, lifting of the fog, but Captain Hume, 1emained on constant duty on the bridge for fourteen hours, taking the vessel through the large foes on, which the passengers saw herds of seals to which they throw bread. Throughout the darkness both captains received constant warn- ings from the lee patrol cutter Tampa, which also warned the Antonia and Cunard liners California that Ice conditions were unusually bad.'
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"I hate to think what the wife will say if I have to bring any of these flowers home,”.
Kuominchun
In Peking the refuge in the Legation quarter.- Router.
Hupeh Troops. Unreliable,
Hankow, May 18. General Ho Kuo-kwang is leaving here to-day for Shaal to take over command of five divisions of former Hupeh troops there whose loyalty is doubtful, while Ho Ying-chin xe- mains in command locally.--Reuter.
DRAMATIC FILM,
JOHN BARRYMORE IN "WHEN
A MAN LOVES."
Using as a basis Abbe Provost's classic story of Manon Lescaut on which the grand opera was based, Warner Brothers are offer- Ing a liberally adapted version under the title "When A Man Loves" with John Barrymore .as the star and Dolores Costello featured. The picture will be shown at the Queen's Theatre from Thursday to Saturday.
The dramatic highlights of the original have been retained al- though some changes have been made in, the settings and events leading up to them, and a stirring dramatic climax shows the hero instigating a mutiny aboard the convict ship which gives, the ebance for the suggestion of a happy ending instead of picturing Manon's death as in the original. The theme of this production
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PILOT TIED TO BLAZIGN AEROPLANE.
An airman met a terrible death
two different occasions just a here when an aeroplane in which
A KOREAN PLOT.
MANY ARRESTS MADE
IN SEOUL.
Tokyo, May 18.
The Asohl's, spocial correspon.
he is about to enter a monastery he was participating, with over a dent at Seoul reports the arrest of and take holy orders,
hundred others in a yast sham 150 Koreans, who are 'alleged to With the action taking place in aght, caught firo at the height of have been plotting against the ad- the setting of the gorgeous court 15,000 fest after colliding with an-ministration with the assistance of Louis XV. of France, the story other machine.
of a group of aliem Radicals,
under the direction of Allan The pilot jumped with his para- A large quantity of revolvers, Crosland has been sumptuously chute but the parachute became bombs and documents was also mounted on a super-production
entangled in the burning aeroplane seized, according to the report, scale and is marked by many and the pilot was dragged down Official confirmation is still beautiful and artistic pictorial to death with it.Reuter. {lacking-Reuter,
effects.