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MONDAY, JULY 27, 1936.
KWANGSI CHIEFS
DISMISSED
MORE RUMOURS OF WAR
Generals
Nanking, July 25.
i. Chung-jen and Pei Chung-hai have been dismissed by order of the National Government which appolated General Wang Shap- hung, the Governor of 'Cheklang and formerly Kwangsi Governor, and General L Ping-hsien (Chief-of- 'Staff,of the Kwangsi Army) lo ave- ered them as Pacification Camutis- Rioner and Assistant Commissioner respectively.
General Pil Chung-hal has been appointed Governor of Chekiang (the poal_vacated by Wang Shan-hurtg) ah Generul Chung-Jen a member of the Standing Committee of the National Defence Council- Krater,
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These appointments conarm the current belief that the Nanking Gov- ernment is determined to reorganise the military and political adminin- trations of Kwangs in accordance with the plan laid down by Marshal Chiang Rai-shek for the South-west readjustment,
Pending the arrival of General Pei Chung-hi, the post of Chairman of Cheking will be held by the acting Governar, Mr. Asa Ching:pm. flea- eral Wang Sino-hing, arrived in Kinklang on Saturday from Shang- hal and left yesterday morning by train for Kuling to see Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, He will fly to Kwangi after preeiving the final im struccions from the Nanking Gon- eralissimo.
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Dspelling Rumours
Canton, July 25. Generals Li Chung-jen, Pel “Chung- si and Mr. Huang Hu-rha (Chair man of the Kwangsi Provincial Gov- ernment) have telegraphed to Mar- sha ilang Kai-shek asking the Central Government to despatch a representative to Nanning to super vise the ath-taking in connection with their assumption. of office as Pacifleation Commissioner and Assis- tani Commissioners on August 1. The message reiterates Kwangal's desire for peace and unification, and denies rumours that the Kwaggsi Loops have re-entered Hunan,---
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GIVES UP COMMAND
NO SHUMCHUN FANTAN
| STRONG - CAMPAIGN · INITIATED
Canton, July 26.
As from August 1 · all gambling houses In Honnin Island, Shumchun, and other places outside the city, will be closed by order of Mr. Lin Yun-kai, Chairman of the Provincial Government.
At the ordinary meeting of the Provincial Government Gounell · held on the 21st. instant un important proposal suggesting the immediate suppression of gambling and oplum- smoking in this Province whs brought up and thoroughly discuas-"| ed. Different opinions were exprèss, ed at the meeting. While some members of the Council insisted on imonediate abolition without regard to the loss of revenue, others pre- ferred that abolition be carried out gradually. Finity It Was decld- ed that all "Tantan houses" in Ho- nan. Shunchus and other centres outside the city should be closed on August 1, while tottery tickets will be, suppressed Inter,
The gradual suppression of opium- snaking in this Province was also dreided upon of the meeting. In this connection Mr. Lim, the Chair- mon of the Provincial Government; bas ordered the Kwangtuorg Opium- Suppression Bureau, which is the offer of the opium-monopoly rnther than the headquarters of the opium- suppression campaign, to stop pre- paring any inore opium, an ns to prepare the way for gradual sup pression.
According to statistics of the Optum-Suppression Bureau it is un- dórstood that there is still a large quantity of prepared opium in stock, sutleier for a three month's supply.. Lient-Col. 1, R. L. Dorebiggin- The opium monopoly still gves cuLE,, who in relinquishing the post of Jon, but it is expected that it will Conovamfent of the Houghing Volun. ¦ come to an end' when the present
Defence Carpa 재 from stock rams out.
free
August 1.
HARBOUR RACE
Mak Wai-ming and Miss V. Thirlwell Win
It is reported that Mr. Lim has sent a telegram to Marshal Chiang at Kuling informing him of the Pro- vincial Council's decision.
Referring to apium-suppression Ar. In has requested Marshal Chiang, who is Inspector-General of the National Opium-Suppression Campaign, to send special offeers to this Province and to assist the Pro- vincial opium-suppression campaign.
Seventy-two competitors took part in the harbour race organised by the-ah Kiu Yat En. Chinese Bathing Club at North Point yesterday afternoon, and thirty finish ed the course, melding five ladies.
Mak Wal-ning, the Chinese Civil Servants Bathing Club representative, came first in the Men's Open event, winning easily from 1. Roza-Pereira, the Victoria Rrerration Club swim-
mer.
Miss V Thirlwell won the Ladies' Open event in fine style, with Miss Lo Po-kam, of the Chinese Bathing
Appeal for Unity
Hungehow, July 25. General Wong Shao-hung, Chair- an of the Chekiang Provincial Gov- ernment, has wired to Generals Pei Chung-hi and Li Chung-jen appeal-Club, second.. Ing to them to stop their military vement along the Kwangsi-Hunnn. border, and to obey the orders of the Central Government.
General Wang definitely them that they will fall in the same way as other former warlords, such as the late Chon Kwing-ming, who WIES defented by the Nationalist Army many years ago.. if they con Linue their own regime in Kwangsi. -Wah Kiu Yot Pö,
QUEEN'S THEATRE OWNERS SOLICITORS TAKE POSSESSION
With a surtdeness that took patrons by surprise, the Queen's Theatre was taken possession of by solicitors acting for the owners. Messrs. Luk Hal Tung. Ltd., shortly after noon (on Saturday. As a resull, no shows were given on Saturday, and the arrangements for
The Chinese Bathing Club's men's grammes were can subsequent pro-
Common
the
real was won by Tanng Ho-fuk, with It is understood that the action. Chin Man-po second, and the ladies' aken followed innbility of the section was won by Miss Lo Po-kam, lessees to meet certain obligations. with Miss Sum Ching-yuek second. warns
The
present lessees Theatre on sees, Cinemas Ltd., took over Conditions were none too favour-August 2, .1934, nearly two years Able for the rnee, and all the swim- [25
arto. About six months ago, they, in mers except Mak Wai-ming were
non with other theatres in the carried well out of their course by Colony, politioned the Hongkong the strong current. The start
Government with a view to securing mande near Tal Wan-bench, and not at the light buy at Channel Racks, reduction in entertainment tax. The petition, however, was rejected: awing to the direction of the current.
At the time, the theatres pointed The distance was about a mile. Tho
out that their position was nearly sea was quite calm, but the swimmers did not make enough allowance for desperate. the strong current prevailing, and were swept well out to the west
Situation Closely Wnteled
Canton, July 26.
,
Mak's Strong Finish
Was
A spokesman of local Kwangsi official_quarters, when interviewed this morning stated that Generate it Chung-jen and Pel Chung-hai have decided to postpone asuming their new posts A Pacification Commis stoner
Mak Wai-ming, however, made full and Vice-Commissioner of Kwangs), respectively, owing to un- allowance for the current, and came foreseen circumstances. his 4- In at the finishing point at the nouncement is believed to be very Chinese Bathing Club well ahead of closely connected with the decisions Roza-Pereira, who was about three reached by the Nanking Government hundred yards behind. Mak finished yesterday dismissing the two Kwang very strongly, while Roza Pereira had i Generals from their posts. the current lo Bght against at the Anish. Mak's time was 33 minutes and 12 seconds.
Meanwhile, developments in Kwang- si are being closely watched. It is generally believed that the Kwangsi leaders will have no other alterna- all their tive except to hand over offices at once, or to resist and fight," as the Central Government has de. termined to adopt drastic measure to deal with the Kwangai situation in case they senin refuse to obey orders from Nanking,-Woh Ki Tak Pu
Allegiance to Nanking
which
statcu are
rc-
The former lessees of the Queen's entre Hongkong-Amusements-I.Id. 10 Jinve lost heavily in running the theatre, tently went into liquidation.
When
Cinemas Ltd. gistered in July, 1934, to take over the Queen's Theatre, it was stated that the rental of the premises had been reduced, to $0,000 a month.
were
re-
and
Th lis addition to rent, the elnema Hicatres pay entertainment tax
al averaging 10 per cent. of gross 1 Lurns, assessment tax, and distribu- tors' percentage, the latter varying 60 per cent. of gross re- Miss V. Thirlwell, who was also from 30 taken out of her course, came in well ceipts. ahead of Miss Lo Po-kun. The win- The original directors of Cinemas were Mr. J. M. Noronha, a ner's time was 57 minutes 20 seconds. Ltd.
Tsang He-fook who came first normer director of Hongkong Amuse the Club event was placed fourth in ments Ltd. Mr. Liang Chi-hun, the Open event, while Miss Lo Po-director of the China Entertainment kam was second in the Club ladies and Land lovestment Company, rection.
the Hon. Mr. S. W. Tso. The Com- Several Army representatives took puny was incorporated under the in the race, Pie. Lovnek, of the Dongkong Companies Ordinance of part East Lanenshire Regiment, taking 1932, with a capital of $100,000.
J. Noronha, third place in the Open vent, and
Manager of
refused Private Taylor, of the same regiment, the Queen when interviewed
make a statement taking fifth place.
Owing to the rain there was only by the South China Morning Post "m not in a position fair attendance at the race, those yesterday. present, including Mr. and Mrs. Aw to say anything," he declared. Boon-par.
Watchmen were placed in charge the owners' The prizes will
of the premises by solicitors, as from Saturday after- Wednesday night.
Canton, July 20.
An official announcement was made to-day to the United Press to the effect that Generals Li Chung-yen and Pei Chung-lost have telegraphed, to Marshal Chiang Kai-shek accepting the posts of Pacification Commissioner
by distributed at of Kwangsi and Deputy Commissioner the gala to be held at the Club on
as from August 1.
The two Kwangsi lenders have also pledged their allegiance to the Central Government, wel their willingness to accept Instructions. They are also are accepting that their anti-Japanese proposals shall be dis already 6-No correspondence Will * entered Insed at the Kuling Conference
·United Prena.
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Kwangsl Dental
Canton, July 20. decision
Nariking's latest
The Results
The following are the full results; Men's Open event:-1, Mak Wai- ming (Civil Servants Bathing Club); Roza-Pereira (V.R.C.); 3, Pte. Lovack; 4, Taung Ho-fook; B, Pie Taylor: 6, Ng Kit-man (Chinese Bath ing Club). Time-33 minutes 12 Reconds,
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