SZECHUAN PEACE HOPES
KWEICHOW ALSO QUIETER
Nanking, Dec. 27.
OPERA SEASON
STARTS
FINE PERFORMANCE LAST NIGHT ·
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1932.
assured
In presenting those two master- After three months' Aghting Inpieces of grand opera, “Cavalloria which thousands of lives were Rusticana" and "I Pagliacci," the lost and as a result of which a S. Carlo Grand Opera Company large part of the province has not only made a brilliant opening been plunged into chaos, peace to their local season at the Star appears to be looming now in Theatre last night, but Szechuan na General Liu Wen-hui, themselves of the success of their Chairman of the Provincial Go- vornmont, after losing the deci. stay in Hongkong. nive battle at Kinting and Shenju. has sont a despatch to General Liu Hoinng, asking for an armistico and indicating his desire to retire. Hopes are being entertained that an amicable Bottlemont will be reached between the warring factions.
areas.
The Government is liopeful that pence will shortly be restored to both Szechuan and Kwelchow. Reuter.
In spite of the fact that
the arrangements were obviously of the last-minute rush type. a fine crowd assembled at the Star Theatre to welcome this Company, already prime favourites in Hong- kong. They were not disappoint- ed. The magnificent work of Milo. Galli as Santuzza in Caval- terla Rusticana delighted the aut dienes. She was in her best voice and also brought into effective play her histrionic skill.
M. Scamuzzl brillant, and splendid supporting aolo singing was given by Mlle. Morell, M. Baldini.
Royo and Milo. The chorus work, in
RA
Alfo wag
HE. Major General O. C. Bor- rett, CB, C.M.G, C.B.E, D.S.O the new G.O.C. Chias Command, who arrived in Hongkong yoster- day. He succeeds Major General J. W. Sandilands.
FENG'S FUTURE
DISCUSSED
REFUSES TO LEAVE KALGAN
THE NEW G.O.C.
ARRIVAL OF MAJOR GEN.
O. C. BORRETT
Delayed outside the harbour by to foggy weather, and forced anchor for two hours, the P. and O. liner Carthage did not borth yester day until 4,80 p.m.
Among the many prominent pas- sengers aboard was Major General O. C. Borrett, C.B., C.M.G., C.B.E.. D.8.0., who, after the departuro of Major General J. W. Sandilands on Saturday, will be the new General Officer Commanding the British Troops in China.
No official reception was associat- cd with the arrival of the new G.O.0, who was mot at the wharf by the present G.O.C., Major Gen- eral Sandilands, and two staff of
cers.
Both Major General Sandilande and Major General Borrett will re- sido at Flagstaff House until Satur- day, and in order to prevent con- fusion, it is particularly requested that calls on Major General and Mrs. Borrett should not be made until
after Major General Sandilanda departure on Saturday. . Peking, Dec. 28. Major General Sandilands will view of their few numbers, was that the northern military leaders and 0. liner Kalsar-I-Hind, which. With 'roference to the report depart from Hongkong by the P. exceptionally Bnc, and the who are gathered here for a la due to leave at noon on Saturday. orchestra, under Car, G. Pucetti, conference discussing the North He will leave Queen'e Pier at fi after an indifferent start, warmed Chind political situation, have de-a.m. on Saturday, on the occasion to their task and finished trium-cided to nak Gen. Fung Yu-belang of his handing over command of
to either leave for abroad or the British Troops in China. Paglincel was even finer, and accept Government post and
New G.O.C's. Career.
phantly.
It
ceptionally altogether
Was
his
Major General Borrett, who will
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Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel A relay of the Rovoller's Danco Roof Garden by courtesy of the Management (During the intervals recorded music will bo broadcast from the Studio).
and H.M.V, records,
6-7.40 p.m. A programme of Victor
1422.
6-6.23 p.m. Operatic. Song-Trovatoro-Florce Flames aro
Boaring (Verd!). SongSamson et Dalila-My Heart
at Thy Sweet Volca (Saint- Saens),
Louiso Homer (Contralto). Band-Mefistofelo-Prologue Band--Selections from Moistofele
(Bolto, arr. Creatore).
(Bolto, arr. Creatore).
Creators'e Band: Bong Rigoletto-Bild the Fair Song Don Pasquale Food Dream
Throng (Vordl).
of Love (Donizetti).
Tito Schipa (Tenor). 6.23-6.50 p.m. A Concert
35971.
1282.
Song-Margaret at the Spinning
Wheel (Schubert). Piano Solo-Variations on Thomes
Maria Jeritza (Soprano), 6704. from Carmen (Bleet-Horowits), Piano Solo-Mazurka in C Sharp
Minor (Chopin).
Song Out of the Night (Lidgey).
Vladimir Horowitz.
1327. Song-The Yeoman's Wedding
1 (Poniatiwski).
E437.
Percy Homing (Baritono), Violin Solo-Gypsy Caprice
(Krolalar). Violin Sulo Shepherd's Madrigal
The vernacular papers here estimate that in the battle of Kla- ting which lasted fully ten days and which resulted in a decisive victory for General Liu Helang, over ten thousand officers and troops were killed. The papers anticipate a peace conference the Szechuan warlords .among which will diacuse and decide on the new distribution of garrison Ond report states that General Liu Wen-hui, after relinquishing his Szechuan chairmanship, may become head of the new province of Sikong
Chinese reports received here also indicate that the Kwelchow it is regrettable that the names of move elnowhere, it is reliably) situation has also taken a turn for the east were not included on the learned that General Feng has the better owing to the National programme which precludes us indicated his intention not to take command on Saturday, was Government announcing the ap- from ofering well-deserved leave Kalgan owing to the pres-born on March 4, 1878, and entered pointment of Yu Kuo-tani as Act-tributes. Ing Chairman of the Kwolchow
fure which is being brought upon the army in 1898. He was op- Several portions of the opera him. Provincial Government and diamia- were outstanding and elicited
painted a Lieutenant in 1900, and aal of the ousted governor, Gener-ovations from the audience, such has made it clear that at present later. He served during the first it is stated that General Feng became a Major fourteen years a Wang Kin-lich. Fighting in s
the prologue of Silvio. the he will continue. that province has
completely "Laugh Pagliacco" song of Canio, Kalgan, declaring that he is
stay in two years of the Great War with ceased.
the Shropshire Light Infantry and and the solos of Nedda.
Chinese citizen and also a number became a Colonel in 1919. In an ex-of the Central Excutive Committee November 1980 he was appointed finc entertainment, of the Kuomintang and therefore Major General, and the further appearances this he is able to live where he pleases, Mojor General and next week,
Borrett Baw of the Company
The question of General Feng special service in South Africa in are certain to attract big au-Yu-hsiang's future, it would ap-1000 when he was A.D.C. to the Lt. diences.
pear, is the chief topic of discus-From 1909 until the outbreak of General during the Boer War. stan among many militarists now the Great War he served as Ad- gathered here. It is to be notedjutant with the Indian Volunteers. SERVICE MEN
that threa suggestions have been He became Brigadier Commander made: (1) That the Government in France towards the latter stages ENTERTAINED provide Feng with funds to
abroad. (2) That the Government Majesty the King from 1919 to Hoof the War and was A.D.C. to His Invite him to go to Nanking to 1930. take up a ministerial post, and (3) That the Government designate a and other decorations, including He holds a number of foreign place where Feng must live-medals for the South African and Reuter.
European wars, and for operations India on the North-Weat Frontier of where he was Brigadier Conimmader
of the
Waziristan Force, the Wana Column, and the Wana
Force. He was Brigadier
Reginald Foort.
B3324. Commander of India From 1923 to Negro Spiritual Medioy. of North China and Commander of Selection-Deat Love.
Paul Robeson with Jack Hylton 1027, when he became Brig. Cmdr.
His Orchestra. C2287. the Shanghai Area. He was ap-
Now Mayfair Orchestra. C1792. pointed Divisional Commander of Selection-Happy Days. the Northern Command in 1931. New Mayfair Orchestra. C1893. Brig. General Barrett left Shang-Song-What is This Thing hai for Home on January 7, 1981. During his stay in Shang- hal, he was in command of the 1st. Battalion of the Welsh Regiment.
NEW REGIME IN FOOCHOW
HOPES OF BETTER TIMES
HAPPY GATHERING LAST NIGHT
Over 160 Service
men
and
their wives were entertained to a COTTON & WHEAT Christmas Party, last evening, the arrangements being made by LATEST NEW YORK the Rev. E. C. Tribbeck civilian frienda,
QUOTATIONS
and
Fonchow, Dec. 24. The new Provincial Govern- ment has taken office without a hitch, and everyone lins great hopes for a better regime than was enjoyed under our late Gover- nora. It is true that the value of small silver has fallen, apparently through fear that Cantonese money is to be imported, but otherwise Following a Christmaus supper, an propects seem bright. The new impromptu concert was held, those have received the following quota
Measts. Swan, Culbertson and Fritz Finance Commissioner holds out strong hope that the Provincial Concert Party, Mrs. Matheson and whent exclunges for yesterday:
taking part being the Medwaytions on the New York cotton and budget will be balanced, and that all officials will be paid punctually, Numerous competitions were held Stoker Petty Officer Rider. while
will. If anything. and prizewinners included Stoker taxation be made lighter.
The most sincere expressions of Schofield, Lending Seaman A. J. May
Petty. Officer Rider, Mr. March regret are in connexion with the Hurrell and Petty Office Cooley. July departure of the Hon. Cheng Shin-Kuel, late Commissioner of,
The prizen were presented by October Education, who had done so much Mrs. S. Boulton, and the organisers December
were thanked on the motion of Spot
Nider.
Petty Officer
January
during the last four years to push Stoker forward the work of education in Faklen. On Sat, Dec. 17, a fare. Amongst those present were Rev. December well meeting was held at the Y.M.-F. E. ("Bob") Ford, the Toe H. May
C.A. when over sixty representa- tives of the Christian Schools entertained him to lunch; and an- other gathering on Tues., Dec. 20. gave an opportunity for all edu- catlonists to give their tribute
to his splendid work. In him Fukien loses a really great man.
Another loss has been sustained, thie time by the foreign community especially, in the person of Dr. E.C. Dymond, who has just left for South Africa, after acting as Port Doctor for eighteen months. He was born in Yunnan, and had experience in South America and in Wenchow before coming to Foo- chow. His skill as a surgeon is far beyond the ordinary, and the departure of himself and Mrs. Dymond to much regretted. Our Own Conrespondent.
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B8J24.
A Pianoforte recital by Mr. Frank Taylorson.
Programme.
1. Etude in C Sharp Minor
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2. Asphodel (Cyril Scott),
3. Night in May (Palmgren).
4. Clair de Lune (Debussy),
5. La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin
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Nanking, Doc. 28. With reference to the action taken by the Nanking Municipal Government in requesting all legitimate municipal taxes, Mr. Lai Lien, Secretary General of the Municipal Government, disclosed In an Interview to-day that a number of foreign firms had refused to pay. the Business as well as Rontal Taxes, which had Jong bean enforced among the Chinese residents.
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Nankding, Dec. 27. Restaurant at a p.m. on Friday, the H.M.S. Veteran, who died of double of the Executive Yuan, who is on Mr. Wang Ching-wel, President akes will be bir, Victor K. Kwong, pneumonia after a week's illness leave, has telegraphed the Natical and the subject: "Some observations The funeral, with full Naval honours Government from Germany asking on Advertleing and Business Psycho- took place yesterday afternoon at the the Central Authorities, to probng logy."
Protestant Cemetery, Happy Valley, Whist being driven along Lockhart men from deceased's ship.
being largely attended by officers and his leave of three months which Road in a motor lorry yesterday:
was granted to him at the time of morning, a man named Ng Shing The Municipal Authorities have, aged 60, fell into the roadway and (or Sun), a retired merchant, late of that his health is still bad, which
Pun Tun-shel, alias Poon Ngoi-shan
Mr.
picads in his message therefore requested the foreign recolved injuries to his head and face, 17, Fook On Street, Hanam, Canton, does not permit his return to Consuls in Nanking to request
He was later removed to the Govern who died on September 28th, 1012, China in the near future-Reuter. thoir
nationals to fulfi
mont Civil Hospital.
left local catate valued at $44,100. ..their obligatione,
Mr. Wang Ching-wol Probate to the will was granted on
is the A stablo boy of the Municipal Government Stables at Fanling was removed to Chan phi, who died on January 21st successor to Mr. Sun Fo as the The
Volunteer January 24th, 1920, to his widow, Pun lendor of the Loftist Party and was official emphasised that the taxes the Kowloon Hospital on Tuesday 1031, intestate and leaving part of the President of the Executive Yunn in lovolved were put into effect night suffering from injuries to the estate unndministered. Letters of ad- Nanking early this year. Since his according to law and paid by the lower part of his abdomen, inflicted ministration cum testaments annexo departure from Nanking his post Chinese residents, there being by two men and two women during de bonis non have now been granted has been taken up for the time. no discrimination whatsoever. Fanling and Sheung Shui on Tues- Pun Pik-lun, 127, Des Voeux Road concurrently the Finance Minister. a quarrel on the railway lino between to Pun Hung-po, 6, High Street, and being by Mr. T. V. Soong, who is Reuter,
day afternoon.
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