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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1927.

CHINA NEWS.

4Continued from page 1.)

General Cheng Chien, as chair- man of the Nationalist war coun- cil at Nanking and director of operations against the North,

troops of the 6th Army have left

Communists Shot.'

POLAND'S' LOAN.

'7

· TWO MILLION ISSUED IN LONDON.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.

London, Yesterday.

PLUCKY ACTION.

JUDGE CONGRATULATES A WITNESS.

FRUSTRATED ROBBERY.

The Chinese charged with com-

THE CHINA MAIL.

ALLEGED BRIBERY.

ALSO POSSESSION OF RAW OPIUM.

CHINESE CHARGED.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

HE Undersigned liave recolved

Auction

Tinstructions to sell by Public

ON

FRIDAY, the 21st October, 1927, at 12 o'clock Noon.

at their Sales Room. Duddell Street.

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LAMMERT BROS.. Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 19th October, 1927.

ON

A Chinese named Yu Tak, a "A prospectus is published to-plicity in an attempted robbery at public motor car owner living at day of the Polish seven per cent. Lalchikok Road, Kowloon, stated in No. 31, Shantung Street, Mongkok, 51 Eales Woodfree Writing Paper Stabilisation Loan, two million the course of evidence on his own for down-river.

at the Kowloon Magis 26" x 38" 48 lbs., 25" x 35" 38 lbs., General Chu Pei-teh, who com- pounds of which in sterling bonds behalf at the afternoon Criminal was yesterday before Mr. W. Scho- 28" x 37" 37 lbs., 26" x 32" 40 lbs...

Sessions yesterday that he was not field

and 26" x 35" 38 # mands the 3rd Nationalist Army, is offered for subscription in Bri- one of the gang which entered the tracy charged with the unlawful

possession of 300 taels of raw non- Terms: Cash on Delivery. accompanied by bodyguards, left tain at 92 per cent. The balance house.

Regarding the knotted strips of Government oplum worth $1,200, Kiukiang for Nanking on board a is being issued in New York and

cloth the Crown alleged were found and with offering a bribe of $100. on the Continent. British steamer.

The object of the loan is to con- in his possession, the prisoner stat Of twelve alleged Communist solidate the condition of mone-ed that all he had on him was a certo a policeman who effected his ar- Police Sub-Inspector R. C. Watt! agitators in custody here, five tary stability and budgetary tain amount of cotton waste which rest.

the Polish he alleged the Police had made, into have been executed by the equilibrium, which

the form deposed to in order that conducted the prosecution, and the authorities and seven are under Government has already achieved it might be given the appearance of accused was defended by Mr. Hin- TUESDAY, the 25th October, 1927,

commencing at 2.30 p.m. by its own efforts.

being used for gagging purposes.

sing Lo.. trail. British Naval Wireless.

A comprehensive plan has been Without retiring, the jury found! The case for the prosecution was at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.

A Large Quantily of [Note: Kiukiang, the port of Kiangai province, is 262 miles drawn up which follows in many prisoner gulity and His Lordship that the accused's car was stopped

VALUABLE OFFICE AND above Nanking and 142 miles be- respects the lines adopted by the (Sir H. C. Gollan, Chief Justico)

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. and the illicit opium was found in: low. Hankow. The port and sur-League's Financial Committee in sentenced him to eighteen months at Unlong, in the New Territories, roanding territory is controlled by successful cases of financial re-imprisonment with hard labour.

Addressing the young man whose a basket in the rear of the car. comprising:-

Roll Top Desk, Fint Desks, Show- Copying Presses, Filing units of the 3rd and 6th Armica construction in central European

one of the would-be robbers and the accused was alleged to have cases,

Cabinet, Underwood, Remington which support the Wu-Han fac- countries. Inter alla, the scheme action in seizing the dagger from On the way to the pollee station,

puts currency on a gold basis and raising the alarm led to the appre-offered a bribe to the policeman and Oliver Typewriters, Adding tion of the Nationalist Party.]

eets up a new currency authority, hepsion of the prisoner, His Lord who had made the seizure of the Machine, Duplicator, etc., etc. Ichang Incident.

namely the Bank of Poland, re-ship congratulated him on his pluck Ichang, Yesterday.

Teak Hatstand with Bevelled news the whole of the floating and said that if everyone showed oplum, to let the accused go, When requested by the skip-

a reserve for a little more courage when attack-cused was stated to have suggest Mirror, Glass Cabinet, Chesterfield, batch of armed Chinese debt, establishes

ed there would not be so many cases ed to the policeman that he should Couch and Chairs, Table Fans, Rugs, On "per, a

withdrew Treasury purposes and leaves

take the oplam to the station as unOrnaments, Carpet, guards immediately

Paintings. Pictures, etc., etc. claimed contraband. from a British steamer which considerable sum for the further of robbery in the Colony.

Teak Extension Dining Tables, A Denial. they had attempted to board here economic development of the

The defence as outlined by Mr, Dining Chairs, Teak Sideboards Dinner with the declared object of search- country.-British Wireless Ser-

Lo was that the accused was never with Bevelled Mirrors, ing the vessel for bandits.-Bri- vice,

Chest, Crockery, in possession of the basket contain-Waggon, Ice

Kitchen Sundries, etc., etc. tish Naval Wireless.

ing the opium, and he did not offer a bribe to the policeman.

Explaining the accused's position,

[Note: Ichang, 370 miles above Hankow, is also within the Wu- Han scope.]

Still Quarrelling? Although the Nationalists are supposed to have patched up their quarrels prior to embarking on another offensive against the north, friction is still reported.

The "Hong Kong Evening Post" says that troops of the 36th Army under General Liu Ilsing have been moving across country from Wuhu (55 miles above Nan- king) and Tatung (117 miles above Nanking) castwards, possi- bly to invade Chekiang province, which is held by the Nanking fac- tion.

HOME SPINNERS.

RESULT OF SHORT TIME BALLOT.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

PORTUGUESE COMPANY MEET RESULTS.

Ac-

the 'ac

A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture AND

Teak and Iron Bedsteads with Mattresses, Teak Wardrobes with; and without Mirror, Teak Dressing Mr. Lo said that the accused's car Tables, Teak Chest of Drawers, The annual rifle shoot of the Por (No. 389) was used for the purpose Chamber Stands, Toilet Sets, etc. London, Yesterday tuguese Company of the Hong Kong of carrying passengers from Mong-

ALSO The result of a ballot of mem-Volunteer Defence Corps was held kok to Unlong. On the day in bers of the American Cotton Sec-on Sunday at Stonecutters Range, question (September 22) tion of the Master Cotton Spinners' the competitions taking place in cased was preparing his car at 6 Federation on the sectionalisation conjunction with the firing of Partam, for the day's work when he of industry for short-time organisa-11. of the Musketry Course.

was approached by two men who! tion purposes, was made known yes-

There were 44 competitors, who asked him to drive them to Unlong. terday to a committee but has not were classed as under:-One marka- On the way out, the car picked up been publicly announced. Unofi-

woman who was also man, four Arst class shots, and 32 a Chinese tally, it is stated that those who second class shots. Three men fall bound for Unlong. voted for the proposal did not exed as marksmen by a very small cred 70 per cent.-Renter.

Dissentients Interviewed.

London, Yesterday.

At a private meeling to-day of the joint committee of the Spinners'

Association, a small sub-committee was appointed to interview diseen The "Kung Sheung Ya" re- ports the appointnient the tients in the ballot and the abstain ers, the latter comprising about 15 Wu-Han branch of the National- ist political council, of General

per cent. The committee then ad- Ho Chien (35th Army) has mili-journed for a week--Reuter. tary commissioner of Anhui pro- vince. The 35th Army is also under Wü-Han.

SPANISH STRIKE.

margin.

One Piano Player with 123 Rolls

Music.

Two Motor Cycles.

Catalogues will be issued. On View from Monday, the 24th October, 1927.

Terms:--Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers..

Hong Kong, 19th October, 1927.

ON

THURSDAY, 27th October, 1927, commending at 245 p.m.

at No. 15, Humphreys Buildings, Kowloon,

A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

Comprising:-

Detained. Од arrival at Unlong, the The weather was fine, the light three passengers left the car, one of the men who had been seated in being good for the shooting. Wu-Han Appointment.

The results were:-

the back seat carrying away with The 36th Army is under Gen-

Luistano Club Cup (for the high-hirn a basket similar to the one contain the eral Tang Seng-chi, commander-Federation and the, Cotton Yarnest scorer throughout the Part II. which was found to in-chief of Wu-Han.

Couran, winner to hold the cup for opium. The two men hurriedly en- 1 year and to receive a replica of tered a shop and were followed by same). Won by Pte. C. G. Silva, the police. Not suspecting any- total score 92 points.

thing the accused parked his vehicle Runner p Cup, represented by between two trees, and like an in- four privates, won by 2/Lt. S.nocent man, remained in the car. Jarvis, M.C., total score 89 points Presently the 'police came out of (best points at the last range). the shop, an Indian Sergeant carry-

Teak Hatstand, Chesterfield Runner-up Cup, for third place,ing a basket. The police approach- presented by D/C. Company, won ed the car arid questioned accused. Couch and Chairs with Covers, by Pte. F. A. M. Rosario, total score He was then ordered to drive the Bronze Statue, Brass Ware, Pic- 89 points.

ponce to the Autao police station,tures, Ornaments, Carpets, Folding and Madrid, Yesterday.

Team Competition won by Pte. C. On the way the car was stopped and Screens, Curtains. Ceiling

Table Fans, Rugs. Electrollers Miners in the Asturias region G. Silva's team, consisting of Ptea. there was a conversation, after

with Silk Shades, etc., etc. have struck, and are refusing to ac-F. P. Sequeira, G. F. V. Rebeiro which the trip was continued to Special Teak Extension Dining cept a reduction in wages and an and J. C. Remedios.

Autao. On arrival, at the Autao Tables, Teak Sideboard, Dinner Increase of hours, which mine-own- 200 yards Application.-Ptes. C. police station, the accused was to Waggon, Teak Glass Cabinet, Teak ers declare is indispensable owing G. Silva and F. P. Sequfera, 19 his surprise, detained and later the and Leather Seat Dining Chairs, to the under-selling of foreign coal, points Max 20. The stoppage is complete and Gen- eral Primo de Rivera, in a note to the Press, says the Government will be forced to take steps to settle the dispute. Reuter.

Fukien for Chiang?

Shanghai, Yesterday.

Ming-shu. General Chen

a

staunch supporter of Chiang Kai- shek, has been appointed Defence

General Chen Ming-shu, a sup- porter of Chiang Kai-shick, who has been asked to take charge of Fukien.

Commissioner of Fukien province. Prior to his arrival, the military command will be held by Chiang Chang-nai who recently captured The appointment is made by the Fukien Government.-"Kung Sheung Yat Po."

Foochow.

[Note: General Chen Ming-shu lost his appointment at Hankow when Chiang Kai-shek quarrelled with the Wu-Han faction.]

SHANGHAI LABOUR.

B.A.T. Launch Crew Intimidated,

Shanghai, Yesterday. All is quiet here except for an attack made by union men on a B.A.T. launch in order to intimid- ate the Chinese crew, which has gone on strike.--British Naval Wireless.

now

NO KNOWLEDGE.

8. AFRICAN OIL TRADE RUMOUR.

Cape Town, Yesterday. The Chairman of the Board of Trade denies all knowledge of a Government decision to establish on oil refinery, as cabled yesterday,

Reuter.

FLIGHT HELD UP.

Bangkok, Yesterday Koppen damaged his under car riage In landing at Donhuang and will be unable for several days to resume his flight Renter.

COMPLETE STOPPAGE BY COAL WORKERS.

SHOW MARVELS.

LATTER TO SMOTHER OIL FLAMES.

London, Sept. 8.

wonder at

Wonder is piled on

two charges were preferred against Carved Teak, Coush and Chairs, Leather Covered Armchairs, Din- 200 yards Snap Shooting.-Ptes. him. C. S.. M. Rodrigues and C. G. Silva, After the accused had given evi-ner Set, Crockery, Cutlery, Tenk 17 points Max 20.

dence corroborating Counsel's state-Ice Chest, etc., etc.

Teak Bedstead, Teak Wardrobe Wardrobe, Tk Dressing Table, Teak Chest of Drawers, Tables, Chairs, etc.

200 yards Rapid Shooting-Ptes. ment, the case was adjourned until with Bevelled Mirror, Plain Teak H. J. Silva and F. A. M. Rosario, Friday next.

30 points Max 30.

500 yards Application. Pte. G. BEHIND THE FRONT. G. Silva, 14 points Max 20.

Hidden Number.-Pte. M. A. Silva.

WALLACE BEERY STARRING AT THE QUEEN'S.

"Behind the Front," now show-| ing at the Queen's Theatre, is a

Olympla, where the Shipping, E-LOCAL CHESS CLUB. picture that should be seen by all gineering, and Machinery Exhibi- tion will be opened to-day by the Duke of Northumberland.

Even the lay imagination must! be stirred by the latest devices and inventions there.

who would like a good, honest laugh, one that will last a long while. It

| KOWLOON MEMBERS TO MEET stars Wallace Boery and Raymond

TO-MORROW.

Hatton, the former as a new-born detective and the latter as the crook |

A Members and others interested who, "lifts" Beery's watch. "Look at that wire," said an are reminded that the annual meet- dramatic chase is Intersupted and official, painting apparently to nothing of the Kowloon Chess Club both join the Army, to become firm France. Both ing in a pencil case. Actually there will be held at the Central British friends whilst in were fifty yards of fine wire in School, Nathan Road to-morrow have been roped-in by a lovable

that case, wire only one-fifth the evening at 6.45 p.m.

steel wire so fine that cloth could be made of it.

speaker from another telephone.

AL50

A Quantity of Blackwood Ware.

AND

A Lot of Aluminium Kitzħon Utensils. Catalogues will be issued.

On View from Wednesday, the 26th October, 1927.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 19th October, 1927.

CINEMA NOTES.

"PETER PAN"

Sir James Barrie's famous story,

míss, a part played by Mary Brian. thickness of a human hair. It was ceased to function the Kowloon away with their hearts full of the Since the Hong Kong Chess Club and the newly-made soldiers go

Club has been the meana of stimulating interest in the Roval girl. Their adventures at the front "Peter P" as announced in our The laryngaphone is a telephone game and for this reason alone are vastly amusing, particularly columns, is to be filmed at the by which you listen through your the support of all chess enthusiasts when they carry on with the war Queen's Theatre from Sunday to neck. A "Dally Express" repre- is desirable. The annual subscrip after the Armistice has been sign- Tuesday, October 23 to 25, and ed. Peace comes at last and they parents intending to take their sentative placed one end of the re-tion is $5. ceiver to his ear and the other on During the season the usual rush home, each to claim the girl children to see this classic are his throat. He heard easily tournaments will be held while it who got them to enlist. They find advleed that the best performances for the youngsters are the 2.80 and is proposed this year to run periodi- she is just being married to a stay- the 6.10, the later performances Then the demonstrator turned on cal competitions for members. at-home who has dodged the war on being more heavily patronised by

Arrangements will be made imme a noise like fifty steam syrens. It diately the Club opens to hold the account of his indispensability as a the grown-ups with the result that made little difference. The voice Open Championship

biscuit maker, They beat up the seats are harder to secure." of the speaker at the other phone which will be followed by the Club bridegroom and vow eternal friend-

ship. At that moment Hatton pulla “WINE OF YOUTH? came through the din. ⠀⠀

Championship.

out the watch he had appropriated the day he joined the Army." - Beery| Showing at the Star Theatre for recognises it, and then the fun the last time this evening, "Wine startal A splendid alm. As also of Youth" is the story of a modern is the Mack Sennett comedy, "He young flapper who took her two Who Gets Smacked" which to swains on an unchaperoned camping party to decide which one she would gether with an International newsmarty. Eleanor Boardman plays reel, makes up the programme.

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There is a novel oil fire ex

We have been asked to state that tinguisher, M.

the following numbers; 47 124, Fires on board ships using oil or 147, 244, 261, 332, 405 and 421, in carrying it are extinguished by the Hidden Treasure competition at "foam," a kind of lather that is the Police Stall at the Fun of the distributed over the flames and Fair in the Lee Gardens on Octo preventa oxygen from reaching ber 1 have not been claimed. The them.

prize money, totalling $12, due to Suppose a petrol tank was on fire, these tickets have been paid to the with hundreds of thousands of Hon. Treasurer of the Hong Kong gallons in it. The foam would Women's Guild and Ministering

Children's League. cover the surface, extinguish the fire, and then sink through the liquid, and in twenty-four hours an the petrol would, be it for use again.

There are presses, which slice up steel plates like cutt cheese? wood-sewing machines, welding contrivances, and muschinery that app verted with almost human.

the role of the flapper and there are not less than eight leading men, namely Ben Lyon, William Haines, Robert Agnew, William Collier, Jr., James Morrison, Creighton Hale, advised of the following quotations Johnnie Walker and Niles Welch. on Rubber Shares:

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