FORGED NOTE CASE DISMISSED.
WON IN GAMBLING AT
CANTON.
THE
THE CALEDONIAN
GALA NIGHT.
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son, who can boost a connexion
with two historic clans,
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1931.
CANTON POLITICAL
DISSENSION.
48,000 HOURS OF VIOLIN PLAYING.
EQUIVALENT TO FIVE AND HALF YEARS.
RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF RECORDED MUSIC.
To-day's radio programane, from
(Continued from Page 1.) Wu and it was agreed in regard to national finance that there should
Heifetz, the famous violinist, The Stewart shield draped with be a National Commission com- who will be heard in recital hore tarton hangs behind the official posed of representatives
of popular dais at the northera egd of the or unofficial organisations, n well at the King's on December 4, es rose room, while that of MacGregors representatives of the Governmates that he has played a violin for 48,000 hours during his e, stands aut prominently at the ment, with the former in a pre- That is the equivalent of playing. W. on a wavelength of 855 other end. In the roof garden la ponderating majority,
This Com- nearly twenty-four hours a day | programme.
Ave and a half years the escutcheon of the Gurn to which the Vice-Chieftain,
clan mission would have very wide Mr. powers, the object being that the without a break and no time for R. Wylie, claims attifiation. Fac people, through their representa sleep or meals. The figures in-programme of Columbia records. Ing it is the shield of the St. An- tives, should have control over the clude both the time he has spent
clan national finances, and, drews's who were accused of possession of shields decorale with Buminated very important, that they shout giving concerts and practising.
Society, Smaller
what was
EVIDENCE TOO WEAK.
Owing to insufficiency of evidence to prove that the defendants had gulity knowledge, Mr. Graulham, at the Central Police Court this morning, discharged two Chinese
a forged Chartered Bank $10 note. The first of the mon Wan algo alleged to have uttered the note knowing it to be a forgery..
thistles are on the avalls rooms,
of both
Official Supper Arrangements,, Dowimaira on the first floor The defendants denied guilty | where the effical supper will tṣke knowledste.
Ai
place, te coloured shield of the St. Andrew's Suelety Forms a back- ground in the Chieftain's tabir,
The Hall would not, of he 51.
St. Mudrew's Ball without Auchtermurhty, and that most, ese atallentin department has been given
a Scottish fl. voter lay a louch Martin and Mr. Duncan's version of Burns' "Elgs 'Barley." That very capable young artist was also responsible for the shiekam.
Detective Sergeant Poyntz ex- Italvel to his Worship that the first defendant had attempted purchase a singlet froto holder in Bonham Strand when he tendered the forged note. He wha promptly arrested and taken to the Police Station where he informed, the officers that the node hnd been given him by a friend, whom he subsequently found, this friend being the second defendant,
When arrested, the second t
fendant said he had won the note Karabiing in Canton,
ntite!
have knowledge of how the nation's At the age of thirty, Heifetz has money was being spent. The Com- twenty-seven years of playing be- mission would also be empowered | hind. He himself does not remem- to refuse appropriations for inber a time when he could not play ternal warfare.
the violin any more than you can re- member a time when you could not Another point deal with by the walk. For his fingers were trained Peace Conference was in regard to for fiddling when he was three the future of the Kuomintang · Party, which, as everyone knew, years old. His father bought him was now split into two groups, that an instrument of quarter size and
his first lesson at Canton and that at Nanking, started him on The ammoning of the two rival From then on throughout his child- Congresses was in itself a demon- j hood he averaged four hours a day stration of the split, muid Dr. Wa. practising. His first publie ap
pearance was made at the age of live.
It had been proposed, and ten- tatively agreed to by the Pence Conference delegates, that these it is his host that since the age 189 Congresses should elret of seven he has been a self-support- The official inneers, timed to be-nignthers to the Central Execuing citizen. xin at 9.30 p.m. will open the ball
tive Committee and Lo the to-night.
Central Supervisory Committee, the membership of these bodies to be doubled and the names of the members to be identical. Further- more it was proppsed that those who had been members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terms of these two
An Innovation,
The guests will make their way to the supper tubles about 11.39, when the Chieftain's speech will he ampfiled by loud speakers at various points. This system will also be used to carry the strains of His Worship:---It's fairly rea.
the Argyl's pipes from the Central sonable. I don't think there's
annex between the two dancing sufficient evidence to convict either rooms, for the Scottish daneers, them. The first defendant This work was arried out by found Lire
defendani, Moyers. secund straight away to substantiate his statement. would not be prepar vd to convict on that.
The prosecuting oflicer printed out that the moment the hawker wan given the note he realised it was a forged ane.
His Worship:-1 don't think that's sufficient to prove
that he (first deferviant). knew forged.
It
Was
Arnold & Co.
Official Supper Parly.
The official supper party will be as follows: Mr. A. Stevensin and Lady Peel, His Excellency Six William Peel KRE and Mrs. Stevenson, Admiral Sir W, H. Kelly and Mrs. Southorn. Major General J, W. Sendilanda and Lady Kelly, Mr. B. Wylle and Mrs. A. II. Walker, Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern and Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Commodore A. H. Walker and Mrs. Blackie, Consul General Phillips nod Mrs. Mackle, Mr. R. M. Dyer and Mrs. E, O. Sutherland, Dr. G. D. R. Black and Mrs. Phillips, Mr. J. Reid and Mrs. Greig, The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Muckie and Mrs. Creasy, Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar and Misa Reid, Mr. T. 11. R. Show and Mrs. Halifax, Hou. Mr. H. T. Crensy and Mrs. Walsh, Hon.
Evidence was given by Mir. J. M. Pinna, of Chartered
the Bank, that the note was an ob vlous forgery, and after the stall- holder tud given evidence his Wor- ship said he was not prepared to convict the men, both of whom, Mr. W、 E L. Shenton and Mrs. were discharged.
MORE JAPANESE TROOPS.
(fontinaed from Pagi lat
had informed M. Briand that he did not objeet în principle to the Counell's resolution, but had rais ed the question of the safely of Chinchow and need for checking the
he present. Inpanese advance.
The commillee of twelve of the
League Cormeil la Paris, to-night appointed a small Committee com posed of M. Briand, Lord Cecil, Senor Madariaga and Mr. Colban, to draft an agreed text for that part of the Council resolution deal- ing with the proposed Commission of Enquiry.
יזין
The Chinese delegate had not re-
new instructions reived he garding the resolution but hoped, to have them to-morrow.
Neutral Zone Possible.
According to press telegrams, during meeting further instructions were sent to the Military Attaches of League Members at present in Manchuria, asking them to keep in touch with movements of the Chinese and Japanese forces and, if necessary, to organise a neutral zone in front of Chinchow to pre vent a clash.
The Counell meets to-morrow, when it is hoped to have the Chinese reply,
There will probably be a public méoting of the Council on Satur- dayRouter and British Wireless,
HUT DESTROYED,
MAINLAND FIRE BRIGADE CALLED OUT.
A wooden hut in Ngau Tau, near Un Long, was burned down
|
Bonnet, Hon. Mr. 3. Owen Hughes and Mrs. K. S. Robertson, Dean Swann And
Mrs. Camerim, Mr. Cook und Mire. Owen Hughes. Sir Joseph Kemp and Mrs. Pearen, Sir Shougon Chow ami Mes, Cock, Hon. Mr. Tso and Mes. Lindsell, Rev. E, G, Powoll and Mrs. Swanr. Lt. Col. Bennet and Miss Kelly, Mr: T. E. Pearce and Mrs. Ralston, Hơn, Mr. J. J. Paterson and Mrs. Tan, Mr. K. E. Greg and Mrs. Powell, Mr. Allan Cameron and Mrs. Williamson. Dr. J. C. Macgowan and Mrs. Dalziel. Mr. E. M. Bryden and Miss Stevenson, Mr. S. 4. 11. Fox art Mins Riggs.
Olicist Lancers.
The sets for the official latteers will
be,ns follows:
Chieftain's Set-Mr. Stevenson and Lady Peel, II, E. Mader General J. W. Sandilanda and Miss Stevenson, E. Admiral Sir Howard Kelly and Mrs. Hallifax, Hon. Mr. W. T, Sathorn and Mrs. Stevenson.
Vice-President's Set.-D.
Black
and Men, Black, Cominudure and Mrs. A. H. Walker, Sir William Hornell and Mrs. Mackie, Mr. J. W. Bonnar nud Mrs. Üyer,
The Commsitters,
The Committées responsible for carrying out the arrangements for the Ball are as follows:
General Committee.-Mr. A. Steven- (Vice President), Mr. J. W. Bonnar
(President), Bon
Wylie Mr. B. (Past President), Mr. . M. Tyer, CB.E. (Past President), Dr. G. D. R. Black (Past President). The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie (Past President), Mr.
THE "TELEGRAPH" ART SUPPLEMENT.
Fine Pictures of Old China,
A feature of to-marrow's issue of the Telegraph Pic- torial Supplement will be the reproduction of a series of paintings of Old China, from the collection of Mr. D. Min- tore, of London.
These will include a num ber of delightful works of art painted for the Emperor Kien Lang about 1750 by an Italian priest. Also included are three unknown pictures which Mr. Miglore is anxious to have identified. The owner of the collection extends an invitations to angone interested, when
in
London, to inspect
thuse works of art, number ing in all about a hundred.
Minlore's Mr.
attress Wilwood House, London, NW.
11.
In addition to these pir- turm there will be a big array of illustration24 #1 Incal events, including weddings, aporting events and the recent Fire Brigade demonstration,
Committees should all be elected, with, the important exception of those who had been definitely identified with Communism.
upon certain brond, fundamental
already returned, and to offer such explanations JLN were towards this end,
necessary
the failure of Chiang Kai-shek to Apparently one obstacle was
annonce his resignation. "Be. fore Canton ment its delegates to the Pence Conference, Chiang Kai-shek had agreed to resign," Bald Dr. Wu. "In fact, that was the understanding on which went to Shanghai. As he has not fulfilled his promise. the Con- Krona at Cauten [A somewhat sceptical in regard to the future execution of any arrangements came fo."
Chinng's Position.
"Does Canton demand the im mediate resignation of Chiang Kai-shek?" asked our representa
tive.
"Not at all," replied Dr. Wu. "All that we ask in that he fulfils | his promise by announcing hin intention to retire, to be followed by his actual resignation when the new Government is created. Canton has already agreed that it will dissolve its National Govern- ment at the same time. In fact, il was agreed that the two an- nouncements should he made un the same day."
"And you are still waiting for Chiang Kai-shek in discharge his promise?" asked the laterviewer.
"Yes," replied Dr. Wu, “and the fact that he has not done so has caused this hitch In Canton.” "In other words," remarked our representative; "the next move lies with Nanking?"
"Certainly," replied Dr. Wu. "It is for them to keep their promise. tion of China, I am afraid, may If they do not do so, the unifica-
be indefinitely postponed.”
Dr. Wu atided that in view of the Sino-Japanese crisis, A strong.
but Chiang Kai-shek was at pre- united Government was essential, sent the obstacle in the creation of such a Government,
Committee would, said Dr. Wu, be This new Central Executive entrusted with the task of amend ing the Constitution and recon- structing the Government.
It had been suggested by the In regard to foreign affairs, the Canton delegates to the Pence Conference discussed and agreed, Conference that Chiang Kai-shek policies in respect of the Sino-should, in the new Government, be Japanese crisis, with the important President of the Committee of raception, suggested by the Can- National Dofence. This would be ten members and agreed to by the position in which his tulents Nanking delegates, that certain could be put to the best possible past policies, Kuch *x non- nae. So far, however, there had resistance, should not be endorsed been nothing to indicate Chiang Meanwhile, the actual conduct of Kai-shek's reaction to this sugges foreign affairs is left in the hands
tion. of Nanking.
Another point covered by the Peace Conference was that, with
T. II. R. Shaw (Past President), Mra view to preventing as far as Allan Cameron, Mr. H. R. Forsyth, possible internal warfare no mill- Mr. K. E. Greig, Mr. E. L. Hosie, Dr. tury action be taken for the solu- J. C. Macgowan, the Hon. Mr. J. Jtion of politient questions unless Paterson, Mr. P. W. Ramauy, Mr. J. with the consent of the Central Stuurt, Mr. S. J. H. Fax (Hop Executive in scssion with a Treasurer), Mr. E. M. Bryden and Mr. D. 5. Robby Jolat Fon Startar quorum of two-thirds of the mem
In conclusion, Dr. Wu observed that "if all this peace talk is to start with a breach of faith on one
6.00-7.00
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7.00-10.00 p.m. European pro-
10.00-10.30 p.m. Beethoven's Em. peror Concerto.
10.30 p.m. news,
10.33 p.m. Claro down.
Rugby mid-day "prens
7.00 p.m. Stock quotations, mail notice, etc.
7.08-7.17 p.m. Band Selectionn. Band of the Royal Air Force. D2476. Down South (Myddleton). Russian Fantasy (Arr. Somers). Petticoat Lane (Arr. Parry).
0830. Debroy Somer's Band. 8,00 p.m.
(Local time and weather report). Vocal Duet-to Ititu-If You're In
7.17-8.17 p.m. Variety.
Love You'll Waltz. Vocal Duct-Rio Rita.
Edith Day and Geoffrey Gwyther. DIGG. Saxophone Solo-Llewellyn Waltz. Saxophone Solo-Souvenir.
Rudy Wledoeft. 1078. Humorous Duet-We All Go On!
Hal Hal Together, Humorous Duet-Only A Gangster's
Sweetheart.
The Two Gilberts. MR318. Xylophone Solo-The Clatter of the
Clors. Orchestral-The· Mosquitoes"
Rudy Sturita.
Parade. London Novelty Orchestra. D2033. Song-My Irish Song of Songs. Song-At The End of An Irish Lane.
Cavan O'Connor (Tenor), MI(357, Organ Solo-Alice Where Art Thou? Organ Sels-Cinderella Waltz.
G. Pattman. DB104. Chorus-Sally. Chorus-Put Your Loving Arms
Around Me.
The Four Voices. MR376. Bend-My Cavalier. Band-While The Tango Moans.
Eldorado Tango Band. MR388. 8.17-8.44 p.m. Light Opera. Tom Jones Selections (German),
The Regimental Band of H. N. Grenadier Guards. 9297. Merrie England-Vocal Gems, Miriam Licette, Clara Serena, Francis Russell, Denis Noble, Robert Carr and Choras. 0893. La Boheme Fantasia.
Albert Sandler and His Grand Rato? Eastbourne Orch. 4542. 8.44-9.20 p.m. Orchestral The Fountains of Rame (Respighi).
The Milan Symphony Orchestra, 9993-4, Silhouettes (Areneky). The Eastbourne Municipal Orchestra, 0749. Waldteufel Memories (Art, Finck),
Herman Fluck and His Orch. 9830.
0.20-9.56 p.m. A Concert. Octet-On Wings of Song
0276.
(Mendelssohn Arr. Sear). Song-The Songs My Mother Sang J. H. Squire Celesio Octet.
(Arr. Grimshaw), Song-The Kerry Danco (Molloy).
Dorju Vane (Soprano). DX187. Piano Solo-Impromptu No. 4 in F
Minor (Schubert). Plano Solo-Impromptu No. 2 in A
Flat (Schubert),
Ethel Leginska. 9178. Song-(A) Where Bo Ye Golag?
(Holbrocke) (B) Old Clothes and Song-Messmates (Newbolt and
Pine Clothes (Pride and Bhaw).
Stathom).
Norman Allin (Bass). 140. 'Cello Solo-Tarantelle (Popper).
W. H. Squire. £2371. 9.55-10.30 p.m.
Concerto No. & In E Flat Major
(Beethoven) played by Wilhelm Backhaus and the Royal Albert Hali Orchestra conducted by Sir Landon Ronald.
lat. Movement-Allegro. 2nd. Movement-Adagio un poco
10880.
3rd. 3ovement-Rondo Allegro. This suite has been kindly loaned by Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith.
10.80 pm. Rugby mid-day press news.
10.33 pan. Close down.
The Columbia records in the above European programmes are kindly exp plied by Messrs. Anderson Music Co.
side, such Chiang Kai-slick' WHISTLING HUSBANDS.
failure to fulfil his promise, it does not augur very well for future co- operation."
Mr. Hu Han-min Reticent.
Continued from Page 8.
from the bathroom variety, is a Sotto voce whistling, as distinct certain prelude to but temper in later life. It is a means of pam- trolling them. pering the nerves, instead of con-
An important conference will be Invitation Committee. General bership and with the approval of held to-day in Hongkong between Committee along with Mr. A. B.
Blessrs. Hu Han-min and Dr. Stewart, (Corrvenor), Mr. A. R. II. By secret ballot." Phillips, Lt. Col. 1. A. Robertson tentative agreement reached at the Chak, General Chang Wei-clcung
Dr. Wa
Chao-chu Wu, and Admiral Chan emphasised that any Major General J. W. Sandilands, Mr. Conference was only as between and Divisional Commander Heung
And wives ought to be as Grm lon-ping. te be representing General Chun about it as they are about incipi-
ent hypochondrin, say, or Chal-tong
While it is generally expected other form of nerves. that Mr. Hu Han-min will exertly to himself is almost as badi'al The husband who whistles, soft- his influence to bring about Q
a man who takes dope. He will
J. II. Taggart.
Danes and Music Committee Mr. the delegates of the two nections, J. Ralston, (Convenor), Messrs. W. .. and would require ratification by Alexander, R. B. Bell, A. N. Braude, the rival Congresses before becom. A. W. Brown, J. Bullock, J. Me-, lng operative. Farlane, 1. t. C. Higher, K. Kirkwood,
W. F. Leckie, D. Lyon, W. C. K. Mackie, P. Morrison, T. P. Saunder- son, R. Sutherland. H. C. Watson.
Canton's Attitude.
The latter is believed
any
Asked If the Canion Congress settlement of the dissension among keep up his tuneless efforts just Ladies' Cloakroom Committee-Dr. Had yet indiented Its attitude the delegates to the Kuomintang | because they help him to keep bis
In the early hours of this morning, C. Macgowan
Con Congress towards the outcome of the Peace reticent in his comments on
in Canton, he WAS The Tsimshatsui Fire Station re- ceived a call at 4.36 a.m. and in P. W. Ramsay, (Convenor), Messrs. whilst approving in the main of viewed this morning.
Supper and Wines Committee-Mr, Conference, Dr. Wu said that, situation in the South when inter-
the temper in check.
But the day is auro to come whenu appliance was sent out with Mr. F. C. Black, R. A. Campbell, D. the arrangements reached, it had
The Cone will need more and more wals- Saunders in charge.
Cochrane, B. S. Cook, J. Forbes, J.
*** | tling. politician ita expressed
servative dianpproval of the desired
apparently Fraser, W. Lawson, R. 8. Logan,
to The fire had too firm a hold on R. C. Law, T. Low, J. Murray, baungcated plan that the members before committing himself to an of whistling to hide their fears
Interview
Young people are often accused various people the building by the time it ar McTavish, T. Parkinson, J. Poleon,
of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd terma expression of opinion regarding the grown man whistles for a rived, and the hat was totally de- A. M. Simpson, G. Stewart, G. G. should all be members of the the Congress disagreement. atroyed. The occupants received Stopani Thompson, A. C. Young, A. D. Present 4th term of tho two Mr. Hu Han-min la accompanied letting the world know that he is ample warning, but three pige Wyllic. werd burned to death,
Mésers. Dodwell and Co. inform us that the 4.8. Gango is due here at 8 o'clock be-morrow morning and will borth at Kowloon Wharf,
Central Committees.
E.
Decorations Committee-Mr. Docherty, (Convenor) Messrs. M. Ferguson, A. Duncan, J. Kompton.
Card Room Committes. Mr. B. Wylie.
Honorary Plpor--Mosaze. W. C. K. Mackie, IL. C. Watson, George Nisbet IP. D. Wilson.
similar reason. Ho is afraid of
by his wife and daughter and a losing the battle with his nerves. fow
former officials the Nan-
of king Legislative Council. Amore any
It was, bald Dr. Wo with a view
In any case, why should wives boar at all the untungful screoch to sitempting to obatacles to the ratification of the
Mosara Sao Fo and Eugene which constitutes the average agreement by the Canton Congress Chen are expected from Macao husband's whistles? Far better. that be, and Mr. Ha Hen-mặn Care this afternoon to most him. Mr. buy him some chowing gum or now proceeding to Canton. Their Li Wen-fan, the chief secretary of give him a cigarette. If they sim was to reinforce the views of Mr. Ha Han-min, returned to | don't beat the whistle, It will end -the - Ceston --- deleguion-who-had-Hongkong-last night from- Macao.--by boating themI.
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