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lives have been lost because he military and natapolitical has-been blind to his country's revolution," and that there was to needs it would be impossible to be no break in the legal continuity of the Government The only calculate......... Nor can anyone Bay break, apparently; was to be in how many more untimely deaths the obligation of a military officer his "governments" may cause if of high rank, that "the orders of he is given the further oppor- superiors shall all be obeyed. If tunity for abusing authority, Feng's conscience would not Therefore it is to be hoped that permit him to hight, he might at least have refrained from betray- his trip to the North will not bringing those who trusted him. In him anything more than nominal view of Feng's past record, this advantages; that, rather, as some was possibly too much to expect. Beem to think, it will result in his it was treachery the execution wings being clipped-being of a Honan General who had sur- rendered on promises of immunity clipped very ahort indeed.

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CHANCELLOR, TO SUMMON COUNCIL

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1924.

WELSH NOTES.

RIVAL SCHOOLS.

[BY_AP_BHYB;],

CORRESPONDENCE,

THE UNIVERSITY.

To the Editer of the China Mail.). STILL TALK OF A STRIKİL

In many respects one can hardly edmpate grand opera singing with Sir-Let me first of all con- From ànquiries made this mom choral music such as we have in gratulate you on the very sound ing, the Chias Mal understands Wales but as I listened to the that the petition asking for less splendid singing in the operax advice on Discipline which you during the past fortnight have beer University in your leader of last. severe punishment in regard to which the Italian Opera company offered to the students of the certain students of the Hongkong presenting to Hongkong audiences evening. It speaks on the direct Unversity who have been rated 1 found myself thinking how much and and has been forwarded to the two languages are alike in that truth that the need for discipline the Chancellor His Excellency most important of all respect should be above all things which the Govemer, Sir Edward Stubbs, the lending-to-musical interpreta centre round the career of that caused friction between who has decided to convene a

Discipline auccessful student. Wu and Feng in Honan, It was meeting of the University Council tion of the spoken word.

It was primarily that thought must always be maintained, treachery on the part of Feng thato consider the matter at a later which led me to decide on writing for without it, there will be no brought about the downfall of date, Showing The Flag.

this week on the modern trend of value in education. A victory in The petition has been sent in by music and poetry movements a battle without discipline is nO trade in China was created by the paving, the way for the Proting fellow students and numdur has it in Wales. I feel rather presumptu- war, parents not troubling for the

While it is true to say that our President Li Yuan-hung last year, British merchants, it is equally clique to realize ita nefarious pro- that if the reply of the Council is ous in attempting such a task as I discipline of their children, will true to say that the creation was ject of putting Thao Kun into the not to their liking an endeavour am afraid mỷ only qualifications are live to suffer hardships, and dis- Presidential Chair. The well-will be made to get all students to that I have followed newspaper cipline-discipline-without it, wishers of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who boycott lectures. At present the controversy and with my own is on his way to Feking, will University is functioning normally limited knowledge, have been led to could we live happily? Univer

sity undergraduates should come to realize themselves that the purport of a University is simply. doubtless, bave refreshed the Generalissimo's memory before

for the train-up of a student for persuading him to confer with the

whatever profession it is his Chinese Judas now at the head of affairs in the capital of China.

desire for, and while a University institution is but a higher school,.

largely rendered possible by the influence of the British Nav: Our

naval forces overseas especially in China have become much diminished since the war The news that in certain direc tions it is to be brought up to full strength, la, therefore the more welcome. One of the best object lessons which modern history can furnish as to the value of showing the flag--or naval propaganda as it is termed nowadays-lies in our China trade, writes Sir Herbert

Ltd Russell in the "Naval and Military Record." The writer points out that the Chinese early realised that a nation, which could send so many fine fighting ships from, the other end of the earth, must be a great nation, and that a great! nation can only remain. so by being an honourable nation, and, therefore, obviously a nation to trade with. The much-hackneyed and rather abused word "pro- paganda" was never heard in the days when the British Navy was making its deep and lasting impression in China. It did its work simply by the dignified pro- cess of showing the flag and giving China to understand, quietly but firmly, just what that flag stood for. And now the Chinese look to us to protect them against

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Coming Events Advertised

In The Mail.

ENTERTAINMENTS. November 15-Coronet Theatre;! "The Harbour Lights."

November 15 Star Theatre; "Son of Kissing Cup

November 15.-Ward, Theatre;

The Mailmanked kin

November 16.-Queen's Theatre, "Jackie Coogan in Daddy,"

DANCES November 186HK, St. Andrew's Society, practice dances at the City Hall.

SPURTS. November 16. First tourna

ment of the Hongkong Boxing Association at Theatre Royal, 9.18 p.m.

December 21-St. George's and St. Andrew's Societies Golf match, November 17-Mr. A. G, da Rocha will auction at the compound of the Central Police Station, con, demned an. confiscated, goods, also jewellery etc., 11 a.m.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

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LUCKY GENERAL FRANK SUTTON WINS S'HAL

CHAMPIONS.

certain personal opinions,

MUSIC,

On the

The claims of rival music schools in the Principality are at tmeting considerable attention of the present moment grounds that the Welsh musicians have something to learn from such university undergraduate is composers as Bach and Beethoven, practically on the same status as an ordinary-schoolboy, becaURO- the Musical Director of Wales has been endeavouring to purify theft and foremost, a student's national taste. A great outery has respect for his professor must not

Shanghai, November 9.-The old tying Ilaver mins but it pours," applies to good fortune ; well us misfortunes, at least so ay General Frank Sutton; M.C., Director of Ordinance and Mmi-been raised by some who believe in be taken for granted but it has national" music and the jealous got to be respected, as much as a dions for Chung Tso-lin. A few exclusion of all foreign, influence. schoolboy respecting his master. weeks ago, says the China Press, but the majority of Welsh people I hope that the students will by he wis ktown 88 "Captain Sutton; to-day he is "General" are behind Sir Walford in his re-this time have realized their mis- forme, providing he makes it clear take and will never commit them- Sation, this rank having been on that the vital characteristics of the selves to such faults as threats of ferred upon him by the Manchurian nation's music will be retained. strike, etc. The students should War Lord in regnition and ap Personally Sir Walford has given in all their endeavours uphold the

his high reputation which the Univer preciation of the work accomplished the the impression, from by him in turning ont effective

speeches on the subject; that he sity holds, as being the chief seat. machines of war and ammunition himself regards these caeteristics of learning in the Far East, and at the Mukden Arsenal.

In order to maintains the dignity as priceless heritage. He is only it will be a huge blow to the sup of an enhanced position, it is neces- anxions that their retention should porters of the institution if just hot constitute the sole aim of those for the contempt of the students katy to have an enhanced banking. who are responsible for the mould- that the reputation is lowered. account. Mr. Sutton took the

POETRY

in the interests of a well-grounded shortest cut to securing this neces of the musical talent of Wales. In conclusion, I would add that The land of song is much graduation and the successful sity; he purchased a chance through the Mukden Club in the A sweeps of the Shanghai Champions, agitated too over the rival claims future of a student, these factors Bell recently wrote "at the pre-flash of lightning, and it is which, according to a, cablegram of schools of poetry: Mr. Idris do not go to him as it were by a from Mukden received yesterday by Mr. Fred Barton, happened to sent day, though the older style of entirely dependant on the student No. 46-188, and he can now sign poetry survives with its flavour of himself to observe discipline and

tion promoted by the University of, way worthy of his profession. check to the tune of a quarter of the folk song, the spread of sduce- self-respect before he is in any milion dollars:

Wales in leading to a great expan- sion of technique. New influences, English, Erish, French, German Italian, even Oriental, are making

he

their Own pirates. Another point made by Sir Her- bert is that middle-aged Chinese recall when Great Britain kept a battle fleet in these waters. Now we only keep a cruiser squadron. The arrival of H.M.S. "Pegasus" and the flight of her sea-planos pieces white shirtings, und, a quan most eventful and useful career themselves felt: while at the same

He was a staff-captain in the Bri- tity of suit lengthie, etc., 11. a.m.

over the neighbouring territory will assuredly have a most whole-

November 18-Lammert. Bros., at Sales Room, 10 pieces melton, 93

Mr. Sutton, who is well known especially amongst the Shanghai sporting community, has bnd

Yours etc.,

28. M. T Hongkong, November 15.

BOXING:

tash Army during the World War, time the scientific study of the OTHER MEETING. November 17-Free lecture on and was in the thick of the fighting Welsh language and literature some effect in giving the lie to Christian science by Mr. John W. hring. The strenuous days at Cales a reversion from simple. Gallipoli. It was at the latter themes of peasant life and Biblical misrepresentation dictated by Doorly, C.S.B. of London, Eng-

having his right hand blown off, history and romance and a bark TO-NIGHT'S ENTERPRISING trade rivalry. By misrepresents land, in Chamber of Commerce place that he had the misfortune of subjects to those drawn from Welsh tion is meant the tales aprend, by room, City Hall, 6.30pm.

and for his conspicuus gallantry in back to the older poets for model perfectly legitimate methods of

nction he was decorated with the of style. trade rivalry, that Great Britain fs on the down grade and no longer can afford to keep up such

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

PROGRAMME:

RIG FIGHT DISQUSSED,

Military Cross. After convalen-Leading poets, of the older. cence he was transferred to the school are the Arch Druid Elvet War Office, in London, where he Lewis and Eifion Wynn; the a big Navy. Of course the The amount raised by the Kow-rendered great service in designing triumvirs of the new classical school! More than usual interest is being Chinese Government-and other loon Cricket Club in aid of the and improving trendi mortars. In are Sir John Morris Jones and erined in the tournament to take Governments the world over Poppy Fund on Armistice Day this branch of field ordnance he was Professors T. Gwynn Jones and place in the City Hall to-night,

was $2,369.

know the truth. But when one wants to trade with China, one does not go-to the Government. This is where showing the flag comes in..

The Chinese Judas.

The ruse-de-guerre which the Christian General, Feng Yu-

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a recognised authority. On account W. J. Gruffydd: whilst young owing to the contest between Jim

Feng was "guided. in the right A 20 year old German, namederal Yang for the great assistance

tore.

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CHEUNG CHAU."

DISASTROUS RESULT OF BURNING GRASS..

of

of his expert knowledge he was sent University men and women have Cartlidge, R. N., and Captain Matty First Church of Christ, Scies on a special mission to the United, just emulated their Oxford content. Smith. They have signed articles States, and in June. 1917, he was poraries by publishing & Bangor to box 15 two-minute rounds for the ist, Hongkong, announces Free Lecture on Christian Science appointed as national supervisor for Bonk of Verse. It is noticeable Light-Weight Championship

City the manufacture of trench mortars that of these writers seven con the Colony and a Belt, which has to be given in The Hall, Monday next, at 5.30 p.m. by the Government of the United tribute in English, seven in Welsh, been presented by a local resident. Those who care to see the men Whilst holding this post while two are bi-lingual contribu The public is cordially invited to States.

before to-night should attend the was responsible for the The older style of poetry, attend.

tion be

the City Hall at 2 p.m. when they are manufacture of thousands of mor survival of which Mr. Idris Bell re- to be officially weighed, The Mother Superior of the tars and millions of shells,

fera to, is mainly the work of men The men are to fight under. Maryknoll Convent in Austin

SIBERIAN GOLU. hsiang, successfully used "to Road, Kowloon, has reported to Later on be travelled to Siberia, of peasant origin but any of us, National Sporting Club rules, accomplish the overthrow of the police, that sometime between where he erected and operated thie who are at all acquainted with it, maximum weight 185 lbs, Six Marshal Wu Pei-fu, we are told 9.30 on the morning of the 12th fret modern gold dredge in that will agree with Mr. Bell when he ounce gloves will be used.

As pointed out in the "China by one authority in Peking, will and 5 p.m. on the 13th, the Con- part of the world. He commenced writes that what may be lost in out. "long be a classic, and should prevent was entered by a person who operations in 1910, and was the look and sophistication is gained in Mail" on Monday, the N.S.C. vent other Generals from ever gained admittance by climbing up only foreigner to remain in the a certain naturalness, and direct rules call for men to protect them- trying to outplay him in political the waterpipe in front of the Amur District during the horrible nese both of perception and expres selves at all times. they are chess." The analogy is distinctly building to an open window. A warfare between the White" and sion which give the verse a peculiar permitted to hit as soon as they break. Our visitor, Captain Matty unfortunate in view of what are lady's silver watch, an alarm clock, Red armies, In-1022 he was charm."

In the near future I may repro Kenyan Smith, has taken part in a Weihaiwei teaset and a pink offered and accepted a special ap generally recognised as the rules silk kimono, of the total value of rest with General Yung Sen's duce some of the modern Welsh 258 contests. He has won 74 by a knock-out; lost 5 by a knock-out; of chess. Another Northern

$59; were stolen.

Army, and was decorated by Gen- poets verses.

Tost 26 by decisions and won-- on writer would have us believe that

points or drawn 148. By defeat- rendered.

ing

Bob Spencer, he won the course by prayer. The "Peking Benno Jacob, has arrived in Japan

He next travelled to Mukden

featherweight championship of idealism of the "Father of the and Tientsin Times" which has in the course of a tour of the world where he supervised the erection of

Canada. By his victory over Jack China Mail, Republic." There are still some never shown any particular sym- his sole possessions being a camera

Douglas, he gained the title of lin.. This arsenal is the most

feather-weight champion of the people who retain their faith; but pathy for Wu Pei-fu or any of the and a 15 Egyptian bank note. He modera arsenal for Chang Tso

Pacific Coast, He won the even these must now agree with warring Tuchuns engaged in the has earned his living en route by modern and up-to-date in China, and it has already turned out more recent struggle, has gone to some taking pictures of the people he

Australian Army-lightweight cham- the disillusioned majority that length to expose General Feng a met along the way. He started out

pionship when he defeated "Red" CHENG CHAU, November 14. Watson at Cairo. At Paris, he sincere or not, Dr. Sun Yat-sen action as "treachery of the bases from Germany two years ago, with than one hundred of the Intest From Our Quan Correspondent,)

a million marks as his stake, only long-range trench mortars and hung

It is customary each winter to won the inter-Allied title from CHINA'S STORMY PETREL has a fatal habit of causing character." In support of the End that it was alleless In dreds of thousands of shells, trouble wherever he goes... Some Indictment, the Northern paper Austria. Far from being discous Military observers with Chang Tso- Once more Dr. Sun Yat-sen has observers attribute this to his quotes from an interview accorded aged, he made his way through the ins armies have stated that these burn off the grass on Lantau The Benny McNeil.

by General Feng to the Editor of Balkans and across the Mediter long-range trenchmortars are ceremony took place last night, passed through Hongkong, bound megalomania, asserting that hav-the "Peking Leader." Feng's own radeon to Egypt. After touching directly responsible for the rapid but unfortunately with dienstrous | Our local man, Jim Cartlidge, this time for the North, where he ing lived too long in the lime statement is that "since Marshal Arabia he look steamer to China and decisive victories of the Feng results. The illumination, it must R.N., has only lost fights out of work was expecially noticeable at unfortunately the flames spread to never been knocked off his feet. hopes to edge himself into the light, he has lost his sense of Wu and Feng's superior officer, and spent some time in Manchuria tien forces. Their destructive be admitted, was a fine sight, but 98 and drawn 3. He claims le has the assaults made against Marahn the mat-shed shacks and most of He went 15 rounds at Premierland with Danny Brush and though he governing circle quring the proportion. Others suggest, that and since the military law requires

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Wu's forces at the Great Wall and them were destroyed.

The Mess shack and one other lost on points, it was a highly meri at the fighting at Shanhaskwan. coupcils that are shortly to be he cannot avoid causing strife that the orders of superiore shall take his men into the field, or to held there as a result of recent because his impossible idealism all be obeyed, Feng was forced to

now Belgian Minister to Great breaches were made in the small shed, from what can be seen forious display, de. Danny defeated enta. Whether China's "stormy invariably provokes trouble when face a court-martial and death

in Shanghai, by the wall and the protected concrete from here, appear to be the only Crique in 8 rounds. press of Raisk. The emplacements were quickly shat buildings left Another year it will It will thus be seen that the main trel" will succeed in this new he attempts to put it into practice, for insubordination." But it is

Both HEM-16 Marie de tered and levelled under concen be advisable to make a fire-break bont to-night should provide

Before the burning takes place. capital set-to if all goes well. ambition it is of course impossible Still others insist that the real nonsense to suggest that Feng Yu-heiang, with fully thirty

#allde accomtrated fire and

men are especially keen to win in * Ferry Time-Table. to foretell, so uncertain are the explanation Hes in the fact that

thousand well-trained troops, in

wife and daughter. In appreciation of the services

rendered by Staff-Captain Sutton, sudden change has been made view of the happenings of the past. elements of the present "delicate he is a bad man, intent solely upon virtual occupation of the Cat

Marshall Chang conferred upon him in the time table of the Cheung year and the public can be reason.. situation. However, if prophecy furthering his own selfiab would have risked court-martial or

the rank of General. It is under Chau ferry the Kung ik" is ably sure of their money's worth.

Each are mid to be as fit as stood that I been invited to back on the run but the Cheong difficult in this direction, it is ambitions at the expense of his death had be

accompany Marshal Chang to Chao has been taken off the mr hunds can make them and capable

from to-day and will not come of staying the full distance." easy in a general way. Whatever countrymen: Whatever

Peking in an advisory capacity.

SHASTRY WING 818,000 back probably ill, next April Mr. A. Murdoch will offitiste as became known yesterday that the B sweeps off race, amounting to

been

advantages Dr. Sun Yat-sen cause or cautes of secures for himself as a result of propensity for

his trip to the North, one thing at we

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is certain--it will not be very upon this po bafore he is again causing re rouble. There was a time when Sun

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