The
KWANGSI PEACE DELAYS.
MUCH SPECULATION RIFE IN WUCHOW.
KWEILIN TENSION.
pence
terms
Wuchow, Jan. 24, The delay in the ratification of between the Kwangal faction and the National ists is leading to much speculation outcome of the as to the likely derullock.
GLEE SINGERS'
TRIUMPH.
DELIGHTFUL FARE OFFERED LAST NIGHT.
SEASON OPENED.
Hongkong's music-lovers were lust night transported for all too brief a time, into a realm of benuti- ful melody and fragrant impres-
ions. It was
season at the Theatre Royal, and
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JANUARY
ADDED WATER TO
THE MILK.
27. 1931.
CANTON COMMERCE
CONTROL.
ACTION AGAINST NEONLITE CO.
CLAIM FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSION.
HOW COOLIE MADE UP FOR LOSS.
REGULATIONS FOR NEW CHAMBER.
PARTNERSHIP ISSUE.
When
BIG SUBSCRIPTIONS. PROSECUTION FAILS.
before Mr.
Cantor, Jan. 26. Sergeant Slater, In the Summary Court this
With a view to peacing the morning, Mr. Justice Jacka heard Butters, at the Kowloon Magia- a case in which Mr. J. M. Xavier, tracy this morning, charged a man activities of merchants under one Hui Stu-choung with supreme command, the local com- of milk mercial organs have formed a of Granville Road, Kowloon, sued named the opening night the China Neonlite Coat having for sale a enn
and undt for human consumption. "Direction Commission" to decide of the Westminster Glee Singer In Lan-chuen, ip Tal-kwong, and constable saw the defendant on organisation of a new Chamber of
24A, Des Voeux Road
The Sergeant said an Indian on regulations governing the JE. Malarchy, partners While It is possible to travel in the spontaneous welcome accord therein, for payment of commis Saturday at a street pump pour Commerce in Canton which la to Kwangal, even to the rebel stronged this remarkably talented. com- sion alleged to be due in con-ins waler from a small bottle into be formally inaugurated by Febru holde of Nanning and Liuchow, pany marked it as being regarded
to the sideration of the introduction to
the constable ary 25. Altogether, 12 rules and Never.
to the defendant, he 69 articles have already been much danger is involved.
as one of the fhiest aggregations defendants of clients who pur- went up theless, there is considerable com
over to appear in Hongkong,
cbased Nonnlites. Plaintiff offered him a bottle of milk if he drafted, revised asd passed. The regulations have been drawn up of would let him off. munication between Wachow and
The defendant admitted having in accordance with instructions interior paints.
Synonyms for music are plenti-
promulgated *by the The large and of Reds in the ful,, but none probably fit the work connexion with pur-A
Central Include The western part of Kwangi, nuder of the Westminster Glee Singers chases made by the frias intro- poured water into the can, but
duced.
Asiatic pleaded that he was ignorant of Government. They and Li Ming-shot, is reported to have better than that of an artistic ex Petroleunt
the seriousness of the offence. following: Company (South the
WAH a milk boy em- In case of a shop having de gone over to Hunai, and reports pression of beauty." To arouse a
China) Ltd., and Standard Ole Haid he Irugi Kweilin indicata mich unongkong audience to a pitch ensines in that city, due to its real enthusiasm, finding expres. Company of New York, and theployed by the Tung To Dalry inclared bankruptcy. the member proximity to the Hunan border and sto in unstinted applause, is some. Hongkong and. Shanghai Hotels, Kuwloon City to deliver milk concerned is to be expalled from the Red sphere.
of
Ltd.
thing of an achievement; and this is what the Glee Singers did.
asked for a statement of
the 40
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liver a full ean at the harracks, Committee. he ade
added water.
Whitfield Barracks. On Saturtiny
Seven members of a Supervisory morning, while carrying the milk, the Chamber. Mr. T. J. Prior appeared for the he fell down and some of the Committee and 16 of the Central General Chen T-tong, the com
first, third and fourth defendants, contents of the can were spilt.
are to be mander of the Nationalist forces
From last night's performance. Mr. Horace is for the second de Fearing to go back to his master ButiveCommittee In Kwangs, is reported to have in-
Plected. Chairman from five the r
it is not diffenit in see how the fandant, and a. D. L. Strellett and inform him of the unfortunate standing committees is to be ele surch
forbickling urders rbanis here to ship earpo etherilee Singers have enjoyed mark a
was for paintiff.
occurrence, and us he had to de-ted from the Central Executive to Nanning or Liuchow, ako pro universal surress, They owe it
Mr. Strellett said there had been
Members are to subscribe are. hibiting the use of the telegraph not rely to their inspiring val
Mr. Butters discharged the fines to these two points, Natural talents, but to the many subtleties considerable dithealty in tracing
necased, remarking that accord-served fund ranging from $300 to ly, such action erentes considerable without which their performance Mr. Les client, and he ronjecture, ELS the nove indicates would not be nearly so satisfying, entitled to assume that he had not to the laws concerning that $3,000 according to the capital of specifically denied partnership. anything but a peaceful prospect. Their songs, gires, choruses and Mr. Lo pow came along at very kind of offence, the defendant hand the shop.
senstanties, all have a story Wang Shao-hunk. Wu Ting-yang tell, and it is covered to the short notice and entered this plea committed ne crime in adulterat or some other appointee arrives audience in a manner which leaves le claimed that second defendant ing the milk with water,
bad ample time to deny partner- here with his credentials. Our
ship buforehand, then Correspondent.
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Mr. Lo replied that his client President Chlang Kal-shek yester- affectation, yet the singers radiate was a man of repute in the Colony, day entertained Generals Wang sense of confidence in their and was not the sort to evade ser Shao-hung, Wu Ting-yang and abilities. There are no irritating vice. He (Mr. Lo) had both tele- other wangai lenders now visit-intervals between their numbers, phoned and written Mr. Strellett ing Nanking to confer with the
neither are they rushed through as denying partnership. Nationalist officials con
concerning an} though the predominant thought is armistice between-Kwanglung and
Mr. Strellett complained that Their happy get Kwangst. The peace delegatea
Mr. Lo did not notify him until on the stage. Joul
11 a.m. op Saturday, and an were entertained by Mr. Hu Han- Arrangement
Jast, but not least, their complete thing could be done until Mon- min in the
evening.
enjoyment of the music they sing, 11 is understood that many re-
the ม presentatives of the Kwangsi dia are all factors which contribute inlay. it was then very late to pre- partnership performance above issue. He submitted that the de- iricts
who have arrived in Nan-placing their king with the abjeet of presenting anything of the kind ever heard in fendant could have in
put Hongkong.
appearance before, and specifleal. strong protest against the con-
ly denied the partnership. templated appointment of General Wang Military Governor.
By not appearing before, and Council mant
this
1s Executive
now entering
plen, he petitioned the
Many
de itself was posters
actually to
to gain by non-compliance yesterday.
with the order of the Court. 3 nouncing Gen, Whey have appear- ed here since the latter's arrival. A voral waltz, a unison song, bass is only here that the denial of The Commander-in-Chief of the sole, part song, soprano solo, glee, partnership is jumped up at any Kwangtung Armies, General Chan Mueri song, men shanties, national time in this manner," added Mr. Chai-tong, arrived in Hongkong airs, yesterday afternoon on the A.S. Lungahan on his way to Nanking to participate in the confermare It is expected that he will lease for Shanghai to-day.
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And what a judicious arrange-
of programune! This i Triumph. No tire some repetition, but full of variety
sarred music. humorous Strellett. quartette, baritone sole, and old English folk songs these com- prised the offering last night, and would be dug in
anything more satisfying.
Perfect Singing.
the case
GANDHI KEEPING AN OPEN MIND.
iContinued from Page 1.) with representative Indians constitutional experts here.
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the work which has been done
by the Conference and instruct
the Government to proceed with NINE. BRIDES KILLED.
I to a complete conclusion."
Conservative Attitude.
EXPLOSION ON THEIR
WEDDING EYE.
Sir Samuel fionre, one of the
Warsaw, Jan. 4. His lordship adjourned the Conservative delegates as the Con- that many
Nine brides were killed and 12 emphasised
seriously in- issue until after the bearing of ference,
against the Company, vitial questions remained for future other women were adding that if judgment were settlement and again defines the when a boilor exode
the pubile baths Horodenko given against the Company, he Conservative attitude.
where the would then consider the question While they recognised the great (Southern Poland), of defendant's partnership. The changes taking place in the East brides were taking a special ritual The singing itsel: invites question of Costa would be there were certain solemn abiiga-bath on the eve of their wedding nothing but superlatives. Perfect adjourned for the time being. tions which could not be abandon-day, in accordance with Jewish
tradition. eth. india defence still rested on voice production, excellent tonal
The injured women were pro- Opening his ense, Mr. Strellett Britain, foreign affairs and inter. balaner and delightful expression
the cera. were the outstanding features. aid plaintiff, answering an adver- national obligations should be consent to chant during
When the boiler blew up four of PW, B. I.. E. A. Pts. The gentlemen, opening the protisement by defendants, had a controlled by the Crown and in the in-mony.
versation with Mr. ip Tai-kwong, Ke with Charles Lamathe's
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offered, of commission only, did quickly had the audience enrap not suit big, and he did not take fancial stability must tured, and when the boy singers it
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James Barber, in singing "Youth] the
was inevitable in the time avail- will needs have Dalliance," show him on the completion of the buy against British traders and rights able that the conference had not
the been able to produce a
practical ed that not only does he possess a ing contract, and a further five of the Service recruited by
solution on so many very difficult and enrdinal matters: thirdly, What constitution might emerge possible advantage. It Was
Plaintiff had nothing more to do 2013 melamunded
to pleamire hear than to influence people, to buy must have a sure and stable found while recognising how much satig- tion. If those legitimate demands faction a formula of responsibility notes. The the signs.
were satisfied, and if the constitition with safeguards could give, ho "shadow" chorus singing in this
Plaintiff lost a certain amount
for all-Indiz war framed with could not regard unformulated number placed it as one of the of interest after working very evening.
a reasonable tails: how the safeguards were to impossible to live on the commis of Government had
scheme itself; lastly, the good "Orpheus with his Lute." was slon he was making, but the fact change of working, the Cons va-work was really the essence of the selected as the number to introduce remained that he influenced the tives would not quibble over minor work of the Conference should be
details.
recognised as the beginning and the full company of glee singers sales in question, and he was
not at all as the end, to Hongkong, but it was the en- entitled to commission. eure "The Bells of St. Michael's Tower", which brought the house down. Nothing
effective
Coutstanding accomplishments of the hard for a time, and he found effective safeguards, if the system safeguards un vital matters as de-
more
has been heard in the Colony, and the audience demanded more.
Knox
nox Godfrey, the leading boy
The case is proceeding.
of
Swansea Market" and "Men Harlech, brought the first part of the programme to a conclusion, and
soprano, appeared a little ill at ease the selection of sacred music, "
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THE NEW FRENCH CABINET.
of the company.
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not
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Most of the following speakers all skles of the House paid tributes to the excellent work done at the Conference and wished the Government well in their enden- vours to work out a satisfactory Constitution for India.
They were entering on a new phase of Anglo-Indian relations in which partnership must be mnde the moving principle and co-operation the basis of action.
Sir John Simon's Speech. · Sir John Simon said the Confer- with Gounod's "Serenade", but was 16th Century setting to "Ave ence had accomplished two great Mr. Churchill's Attack. far happier and more appealing is Maria", made an equally impres-things The Indian Princen had been Mr. Winston Churchtil Was bis encore "Coming Home" (Wi-sive opening to the intter half. brought into the discussion 40 47 22 loughby), in which he enjoyed the!
criticism.
the A glorious alto solo "Ye Banks only with British statesmen, but practically alone in unreserved
He catalogued Resistance of the choir from off- and Braes" by Donald held followed, with their compatriots in British errors and disaster in handling
a tremendous
indian affairs in the last eighteen With the programme composed feature of this being vocal India. That was of practically nothing but old accompaniment by the remainder achievement.
He and his colleagues of the months." The Round Table Con- English and traditional hira, Ernest McKinlay's Maori song came as a A
was cleverly cantri- years, carefully considered their authorised conatituent assembly. recommendations and had reached The Viceroy bad interfered be one. Ifis perfect understanding of buted by the gentlemen, who suc- this rather peculiar type of musicceeded in emphasising the satirical the conclusion now generally ac-tween the Simon. Commission and allowed him to achieve a big suc-words to their full value, while cepted, that it was quite impos- the Parliament which appointed it. The nation, he concluded, waa Wilfred Thomas, changing his sible to visualise a satisfactory Judging by the heartiness of the selected number to a request, gave Contitution for India unless it now lethargic, but there would be reception, undoubtedly it was the masterly treatment to "Dunny brought the Indian Princes within a sharp awakening when they saw
His
the whole position Jeopardised. rich baritone the efrele. #ea-shanties, led by the talented Deever".
Another great achievement was
Mr. Churchill Repudlated, Albert Greene, which enjoyed the voice and histrionic abilities were widest appeal. The appeal of this allowed full play, and the solo was that the Conference had got rid
Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the type of composition can, perhaps bers of the evening.
que of the most satisfying num-to a remarkable degree, of suspi-
leader
Conservative of the The new Government includes be traced to its happy rhythm, and
on and misunderstanding. clon
Party, emphasised that Mr. M. Briand ns Foreign Minister, breezy atmosphere, but there is an Finally, the glee singers gave a Nevertheless, they had only
Winston Churchill Wag not M. Tardieu as Minister of Agricul-art in singing these shuntles. Last group old English County songs, travelled a very small part of the
spenking for the Conservative Party. ture, M. Maginot as Minister for night, Albert Greene, assisted by the excellent arrrangement of which way to be covered before the Con War, M. Flandis as Minister of the gentlemen, gave a most delight allowed James Barber, Maxwell stitution could be framed. Finance, M. Dumont as Minister ful interpretation of these sen Oldaker and the boy sopranos, and of Marine, M. Dumesnil as Mids songs, though he was no less auc-Albert Greene, to be heard at their
"Widdicombe Fair". very best. ter of Air, and M. Reynaud ascessful Minister of the Colonies.
Equally as enjoyable was his encore Hongkong is fortunato in having thia brilliant company with them M. Laval takes the llome Ofee" married a Wife." portfolio as well as that Premier. | The cycle of Welsh airs by the for a week, for truly "In sweet
Clee Singers, which Included music is such art”,—S.A.G. -Havas.
al novelty, and a most enjoyable are Womous quartette, "There Statutory Commission had, for two ference, he declared; was an un-
BRIAND STAYS AT THE FOREIGN OFFICE.
Paris, Jan. 27.
M. Laval bas completed his task of Cabinet building. and has submitted a hat er manes to the President for approval.
cess.
Four Conclusions.
If he led the Conservative Party succeeding the MacDonald Govern- The four conclusions he had mont, their duty would be to reached were, firstly, ho rejoiced Implement as far as they could at the success of the conforenes in what had been done by the Con securing the adhesion of the ference, namely, to work out a Princes to the general idea of an
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