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THE QUEEN'S.

"THE COHENS AND THE KELLYE."

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The great attraction At the Queen's Theatre from to-day still Saturday is "The Cohens and the Kollya," one of the comedy que- cossos of the year and a record. breaker In most places. It has been shown,

THE CHINA MAIL.

STAR THEATRE MANY GENERALS IN CHER

"THE FIGHTING COWARD"

TO-DAY."

"The Fighting Coward," which in to be screened at the Star Thontre from to-day to Saturday, ir ar at- tractive as its name..

Ernest Torrenco.. Mary Astor, Noah. Beery, Phyllis "Haver, and Cullen Landia are featured in the principal rolon

SZECHUAN'S CAPITAL UNCOM- FORTABLY HONOURED.

was

The "NC Daily News under date Chêngta, June 3, writes

If too many cooks spoil the broth, certainly too many Cherals In It is an adaptation by Walter one city has It dieadvantages. Woods of Booth Tarkington's stngoLast winter opened with at least success, "Magnolia." which run on five prominent military leaders in "Broadway during 1923.

residence in Chingtu. Yuan Tsu- ming the Kuelchow General fortunate to get away early, but, his good fortune has not followed him. Once separated from his allies he soon found himself be tween two dres. In Eastern Szechuan he ran amuck of the man whom he had been the chief factor in ejecting from the province, but who had returned with greater prestigo as the spécial pot of Wa Pet-fu.

Cullen Landis playa Tom Rum ford who 'raturns to his home after years spent with a stop-uncle in Philadelphia. He knows nothing of the dueling code prevalant in the Southern States and is ordered from the house, in disgrace when he refuses to fight a duel with Maior Patterson for the girl he loves,

The story is elevbr. It is Aaron Hoffman's stage play transported to the screen. An Irish and a Jewish family are neighbours in the East bide of New York City. They have Beneath all over had monoy. their quartels "they are the stagn

Then, without chost of friends. warning, the Jewish family inherits a million dollars and moves to Park Avenue-street of aristocrats.

That's where the fun begins and it would detract from the pleasure of witnessing the picture to tell the whole plot. The story can't be beaten and the cast is woll chosen.. N or About MARCH, 1926,

As the fiery Irish policeman infighting, gambling man who takes WHOLE FLAT er 3PACIOUS | this picture, Charlie. Murray "has

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given one of the performances. ci rare ski for which he is noted, Comedy and not a little real acting. fall to him during the picture. "Harry Pollard, the director, was careful that the picture should at no time approach slap-stick, and there is no hint of that type of humour. Rather, the story is & serious heart drama with a goodly dose of comedy thrown in by the clever acting and the intelligent

as a

comedy-drama.

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Vera Gordon proves that she is gifted with the ability to tinge her acting with subtle comedy touches.

An exceptionally appealing father is played by George Sidney, whilst Kate Prico does her best comedy work as the wife of Murray,

In Natchez he meets Goneral Orlando Jackson (Torrence), E

for him the reputation of & dan gerous gun-fighter. The notorious Colonel Blake he calls him.

Seven years And Tom once more back at his folks' place. It.is hia moment for revenge. Years ago they had branded him a coward: Now he the most feared and res pected man' along the Mississippi, would show them a thing or two-m and things do happen.

You'll get a good laugh out of

the scene where one of the charac ters engages another in a gambling game and relieves him of even his clothes.

Torrence is at his best in the character of General Jackson, and Cullen Landis handles Orlando the leading man's role to perfec- tion, whilst Noah Berry gives his usual excellent performance in

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Besides those already mentioned, Nat Carr.. Bobby Gorden, and Mickey Bennett have prominent and well-acted roles.

Two very appealing newcomers have the romantle leads the pleture. They are Jason Robards and Olive Hasbrouck,

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Mury Astor and Phyllis Havor are well cast as the sisters Elvira and Lugy. Furu- mont Picture.

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TOO MANY MONEY!

TROUBLES.

Yang Sen's, somewhat brilliant return to Szechuan, as the protégé of the Dictator of Central China.. has once more. thrown into the melting pot, the different line-ups or alliances necessary for his ex- pulsion. services, was allotted Chungkingi, Yuan Tau-ming for his

The occupation of Chungking had two advantages for the Kuelchow | ites. First, it was wealthy and could support a large army; second, that be necessary. There was one that po cetery was open should disadvantage: the occupation of so strategic a point was sure to the Szechuan Generals. arouse the hatred and jealousy of

at-

That Yang Sen should make Chungking his first objective was good atrategy, as it would not do to have a strong enemy in the very centro of things, and an would attract a large number of tack upon the Kueichow army leaders who were indignant that outsiders should be in possession of Szechuan's treaty port.

The Home Secretary, Sir William Joynson Hicks.

NOTICES.

ST. STEPHEN'S BAZAAR.

PENS: TO-DAY at the Univer-

1st, 2nd and Ord.) Various attrue- tions and amusements.. Refroph ments and roode at moderate prices.

Hongkong, lat. July, 1926.

10 230 Pin, to 13 pm. (July

FOURTH OF JULY.

THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY will be AT HOME to its friends on MONDAY, Jay Fifth, at The Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden from 4 to 6:30 pm.

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SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.

THE BANQUE DE L'INDO

CHINE beg to inform ali interested in safe deposit, that they have actually in their new bulld- Ing, 6, Queen's Road, safe deposit boxes at the yearly rate of Sax for the small size and $12 for, the Large size,

Please apply to the Cashier. Hongkong, 21st April, 1926.-

-THE 'FRENCH STORE.

TAKE

bent of mind is toward pence, and who have mingled with them for goodwili, even to the strangers" on that. I, the under four or five decades. The for day of May 1925, taken over the signed, have as from the 1st eigners who were pioneers had business hitherto carried on by much to live down. Many pestilent MAP JEANNOU at No. 9 misrepresentations had to be Beaconsfield Arcade under the name patiently met. It must have been of "THE FRENCH STORE" and shocking for refined men and that the said business will continue women covering up their shume to be carried on by me under the with long skirts, and men exposing same name. it with cut off garments, were 'con-... more serious was the widespread sidered shamelessly immoral Even belief that these allen residents were spying out a 19th century Canaan and that their country might become a -"divided

Folly of Invitations. Once more, the folly of permit. }^'melon:" ting or inviting an army from un The Advent of "Strangers." adjacent province, to come into Szechuan is being illustrated. The hood" and a "Brotherhood" whose The propagation of a "Father Kueichow troops who were wel DEPRESSED MOOD OF MUKDEN.comed when party strife was rife basic principles were spiritual was are now hounded on all sides, and on foreign to Chinese mentality for all parties

ready acceptance, ideas of liberty, are having a shot at them, much as everybody throws quality, and a more abundant iffe, stones at a running dog..

Unfory spiritual processes were beyond

ind hospitals where the value of The establishment of diapenssles physical health, the latest re searches in preventable diseases, and the degrading influences of posenous opiates were forcibly em phasised, was too deep a mystery, He is f only humanitarian or spiritual

Dated this 28th day of June, 1986. N. EMMANUEL ALLAYE

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is the common people, that live in the cities, towns and the country through which these destructive hosta march "that are the real

sufferers.

A second General, Liu Hetang, it somewhat of an anomaly.

On the other hand the strangers regarded China "as lecrepit, bound head, handa;" and leet by their own illustrious £fages,

erves, patriots, who in their day. vore men of, no menn brillianey," ut by some wizardry, some mental phenomena, wrapped aucceeding Whether under Yang Ben's regenerations with their own grave lothes, a Rip Van Winkle among Time Chungking would be any more

he nations. "ospitable that under Yuan Tau-

ning is still doubtfull-

Mukden. June 14. The Dragon Boat Festival WIM observed here to-day but with diminished enthusiasm. True. many people flocked to the pleasure Warsaw, Virginia, June 21.resort at Helao Hp-yen, but there The preamble to the Jones law, was not the same density of promising Philippine independence humanity дм in former yeuru. upon the establishment of a stable Everywhere throughout the city rather a voice. His name appearsands were in view, N.government, was written by Pre- the difference was evident.

on proclamations, and wields an sident Wilson in his own hand in All things. considered

Influence. He has a personal pres this the presence of Representative absence of enthusiasm is not surtige which gives some vestige of William A. Jones of Virginia, and prising. For one thing the depre- central authority.

On paper Representative Finis J. Garrett of ciation of fengplao "has hit Eard Chungking is his headquarters, but Tennessee. Thin Was revealed the merchants, many of whom have Chengtu is a safer asylum. Though

his departure or intended departure. yesterday at the dedication of the the fear of bankruptcy before them.

while the continued drought sug-till remains.

as been continually announced, he Jones mausoleum here.,

Senator, Sergio Osmeña present-gesting failure of the crops has a ed the mausoleum which was erect most depressing effect upon the ed by the Philippine government as populace. As seen from Mukden a mark of gratitude to Representa prospects are far from being rosy tive Jones for his labour in their Moreover, the people are beginning behalf. Senator Osmeña said:

to murmur and to blame the Mar "The Jones law heightened the shal for the misfortunes which hopes and aspirations of a people they dread are about to descend longing to be free. It was a veri- upon the Three Eastern Provinces. table covenant between America They are even attributing the and the Philippines and proved an drought to Heaven's displeasure insurmountable. obstacle to those with "Chang Tso-lin and there is no Who would persuade the American doubt that the undercurrent of feel- people to deny to others what ing' against the militarista vory they claim for themselves. Twelve strong. But it is doubtful if it will million Filipinos -cherish the and expression. VOUR visiting cards neatly and hemory of Representative Jones promptly printed.-"China | and recall his splendid service for Alä" Office, No. 6, Wyndham St., freedom. Justice and peace" Telephone Central 22.

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A third General, Liu Wen-hwel, whose headquarters yas Suifu, and the of the lesser lights was most hostile to Yang Sen, has also found n the capital a safe retrent where he could keep in touch with Szechuan polities..

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THE WATER SUPPLY.

Level and Storage of water falines and Reservoira on June 1, 1928)

skin bec CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER elastic, and

WORKS LEVELNAS

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1926 1920 A 328 B 18 B

The arrival of the strangers in Bacchuan brought about a clash of olour, of old and new civilisations, of living and dead religions. These

ings of strangers" enthused with a faith Tytem

sion of Zat was promised to, remove moun- Tytam Byewash 28 9. B. 17 B

Tytam Intermediate 14:10 B Level Youthful aina, set to work to remove the Tytan. Tuk 1974 31 40 4 3 28.5 E. blood, of ̈piritual, mental, and physical Wong Nei Chung • 40. 6B 21:10 B. And

andages, by the simple methods of Pokfulam jan 26. 6′ B”. 20. 8 B..

beauty bersuasion, instruction, and heal [Noto: B. denotes "Eelow Overflow": | realla

#gures are not in feet and decimais, bus in Roos and inchen.

Storage in millions and decima la

te of gallons.

No Offensive Proselytis..

Fortunately in, these clashes the The results have been marvellous.. pirit of offensive proselytism has Tytame m baen markedly absent. A new life Tytam Byewash

Tytam Intermediate' was instilled that has worked so Tytam Tuk

ancefully, yet so insistently that Wong Net Chang aware of what tremendous changes the people themselves seem hardly Pokfulum

620.5

28.50

The Sphinx of the Generals. The fourth General Ten Hat-houng. was the reat appointee to the Chengte, district and is the sphinx That Extraterritoriality,, of the Generala Inst where he The Commission on Extra stands in relation to the military territoriality did not waste, much alignments now in procese of Other speakers were Senator time in Mukden. They spent a day formation, it is difficult to say, Carter Glass of Virginia, Repre- here a week ago on their way He maintained a neutral position sentative Bland of Virginia, and north and returned yesterday, regard to the cry to drive the Commissioner. Pedro waiting caly a few hours and pro-Kueichow General and his army Guevara. Filipino women in na-ceeding by rail to Peking. Une from province.. It may be thatave taken place in their midst. Total

808:98:1228.04. tive costumes laid a wreath on

individual informed

that the Ten felt he was under obligation True these changes are now more the tomb in the churchyard which

Commission had already made up o Yaan, and is too honest to, stat

Consumption" of water in the City: nol was overflowing with residents of

its mind, on the subject of friend in the back. If two orengtu where a new city has imals of gallons during the month of

mrked in large centres. like and Hill District in minions and dep Warsaw.

extraterritoriality and was simply more strong Generals decided to now seeking confirmation of that ahelish the flop system, Szechuan rown almost over night, It in decision."N-C. Daily News.?

might have hopes of tranquillity. however, in a less degree, true of Consumption

287 46-204.96. cut the whole province, that a new con- Estimated population 391280 401,600 The Afth General who has been option of things pertaining to Consumption per hood, one of the outstanding figures in social, educational religious and Szechuan politica, La Hein hwei, political spheres as Civil Governor moved his head awakening.

is gradually

Chengtu. He has the reputation quarters from Chungking to

TO. ELIMINATE MONROE DOCTRINE,

JAPANESE MUST SEEK. OTHER LANDS.

May

1926 1926-

per day (gallons) 28.73 Constant Supply in the Rider Main Districts during May 1925 excepting. the Ridor Main Districts, West eS GARZ dan Road to which an Intermittent DR Supply was given: from 36th Mayk

104 Constant Supply in all Rider Mate Districts during May 1926.

KOWLOON WATER WORKS

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1926

were tortured In public, suffering Shok Lai Pul Re- Under

Han 1911 1 agonies that cannot be described 7.

Storage in mifiions and decimals what comfort or cheer in the hono irroundings, what intellectual

1025

1020 freedom what religious joys, did Kowloon Gravita Oriental philosophy bring to the

tina M. 146.30 $293.09 causes of Szechuan, or China, or Bhok Lal Put Re. Under

Construction 22,69 even Japan, three generatione servoir 1-702

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What were the fruits of Oriental Peruvian pilgrim to the Eucharia phical situation of Japan entitles

philosophy, deplored as being Chicago, June 22-Emilie Lisson. Tokyo, June 17.--"The geogra- tic Congress and a leading figure her to seek an outlet to wider and of being one of the foppers and experseded? Forty years ago who In the South American delegation, less densely depopulated parts of that may account for the coup ever advocated the emancipation of addressed all Spanish speaking this wide world," says the "Osaka d'état that recently deprived him women, or raised, a voice againat pilgrims to-night and urged the Mainichi" discussing the popular his army and authority, and the cruel system of foot-binding?

1925 formation of a Latin American pro tion problem of Japan and the ques- Ten Hsi-hou and Liu. Hsin-hwe hose unfortunate prisoners who

made him a virtual prisoner under who ever felt pangs of pity for Kowlooks. O

tion & B tective society of Catholics to re-tion of home colonisation abroad. place the Monroe Doctrine. The gist of the "Mainichi" article A more plausible reason might he He aroused great enthusiasm and is that Japan needs colonies, that, being an addict of aptum, he was cheered for two minutes when It is pointed out that Japanese do permitted conditions, Changtu he declared that Catholic countries not willingly go abroad to live to get out of hand, and when the of Central and South America were under a foreign flag, the statistfestupanese Consulate was attacked now strong enough to take care of of the Home Office showing that and the Consul and his wife suller themselves and did not require the to-day, after 20 years of more ord indignities, during a student protection of any nation."

leas asisted emigration, there are procession, the "ost-face" that re- He did not mention the Mourou only 817,927 Japancac subjects suited was good reason to remove Doctrine specifically but the living outside of Japan and her another cook from the broth

If the Oriental mentalityre Consumption of water Kowloon ference was apparent throughout dependencies, a number, unwar,

Natural Bent for Peace,

Acquires a different philosophy from m miftens and decimals of gallons dur the speech Cardinal Reigrantly omaller than should be Almost immediately the political the West, it may be that Chrising the month of May,

21925 1926 Casanova, Private of Spain, conexpected, when we consider the fact atmosphere cleared up Genera anity, as introduced from the gratulated Lisson warmly after the that in the past few decades every Ten took up the reins of govern West, will need to be born again" speech.

poazible encouragement has been ent vigorously Agitational proor in some psychological way be "We need a holy society of given and considerable effort has cobaions wors prohibited. Soldier nine orientated to meet any such Catholice in the Western Hemis been made to realise the hope of who had been molesting the citi peculiar processes that 166)

www Students were given to exi

that their own expulsion would be gencies of the new day that is satisfactory. Aint of whisky causes more the result of any further, trouble dawning upon this great province,Total Reintallit 818

1925 and 351. In 1926 The vast majority of the tons there does, not scom to be an in excitement to-day than a barrel.did

ussyfoot of millions of Szechuanese, have dynamic, philosophy in sight, apart Water Wuthority before prohibition.

shown repeatedly that thule naturali from the Christian faith

Public Works Department

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phdre" he said. "With such a no oversous expansion through emigra gender van to undortent the other hand, 10 post the 9. The Governimmt Analyst's reporte

ciety we would be strong enough tion. to protect ourselves and would no longer require the protection of n powerful neighbour. A society of this nature, moreover, would help to promote the peace of the world

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