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Loan of Graduntes.

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His Excellency's reply is given at

of the health conditions in their, the beginning of this report. respective towns.

It also occurs

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MR. J. F. BRENAN.

Speech on Trade Relations.

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CHINESE THEATRE.

Guests Treated To a Special Entertainment.

CEREMONIAL SCENES.

THE CHINA MAIL,

to make

Among na- LETTERS & RADIO.

ADDRESSES WHICH CANNOT HE TRACED.

LI'S DECLARATION. MESSAGE TO KUOMINTANG

ORGANISATIONS.

OUST THE REDS !

Unpaid Correspondence. (Episcopal Hospital), B. F. Muller, Dr. Dorcas Kwok, Dr. C. M. Lee

Mias V. Smith (c/o Am, Consulate), Registered Articles. Mm. L. L. Amidani (c/o. Hong (c/o Repulse. Kong Hotel), Miss Charlotte Brown BAY Hotel), Mons. Coseemille, Gobaid Ram Katyal & Co., R. I. Kitain, Kou Yao Kai, Lim Kim Chi, Mrs. L. Lat. Lander (c/o Repulse Bay Hotel), W. W.

Parcel.

Cheah Wing Cuen.

Unclaimed Radio Telegrams: Address.

From.

Cholon

Cholon

Scribes

GETTING TOGETHER. and has become thoroughly con- by His Excelency the Governor of vourably impressed on his very side-streets were traversed on

versant with Chinese language and Hong Kong and the British Consul- extensive tour of Canton city yes- foot,

To maintain peace Ilterature. He spenka Cantonese General in Canton.

tions of the world."" terday afternoon after an absence His Excellency was particularly "To keep in touch with kind. fluently and he is very closely asso- Britain is the best friend of of many years. The old; rambling Interested in Koon Yin-fong (men, and clated with Cantonese merchants, China. The trade relations of the city walls had given way to new, street in the fashionable residen-neighbours is our

friends with For these reasons he clearly under-two 'countries have the deepest wide thoroughfares. Hitherto in- tial district of Sal Kwan, the west sure."

national trea-i a kerosene lamp when stands the conditions of trade and foundations and a very long record. accessible spots inside the hem-ern suburb), because he had lived I felt really Bush (Laugh- whatever needs of the people. Ac-Members of this Chamber remember med in city are now ensily reached in a house there to study Chin-not counted it far to come here, a "Venerable Sir, since you have ter) The streets were not lit at cordingly, the

POST OFFICE LIST. Cantonese in Hong well the times of eighty years ago by motor-ear, atl. My own street at

Well-organised ese and in the old British yamen distance of a thousand li, may I Kwoon Kong respect and love him like unto when China and Britain concluded traffic police are on duty on all on Flower Pagoda-street (which presume that you are likewise pro-inued on Saturday, gives the fol- A General Post Office notification, Yiu-iong was always barred up at the administrative chiefs of the a Treaty for mutual co-operation in the spacious maloos. Vast blocks has recently been handed back to vided with counsole to profit my lowing particulars with regard to nightfall and I could not leave that Government of our own province. trade and international friendship, of modern buildings had sprung the Canton street or return to it if I wished to

Government, but country"

unclaimed correspondence, etc., at' Feeling of Expectation. do so, after the sun had set.

The peoples of the two nations up in place of the dark, one where British cadets in the Colon- Trade of Canton and trade of prayed then that the future would storeyed houses of the past. Very spectacular improvements Hong Kong "are

ful and Consular services have gold lettering.

The programme was in red with the Post Office: a lips to the be

Poste Restante. Correspondence. prosperous and both peoples The highest degree of uneasing been trained in things Chinese for now been, made: but teeth; the one accords protection hoped for sincere endeavours..

When the band had rendered G. Adair, J. B. Affleck, Madam manielpal

vigilance was, next to the interest many years). Sir Cecil and his the Chinese national anthem, Mr. Balisoni, Dr. C. A. P. Bell, J. H. administration is to the other." Therefore the mem- During the past eighty years Bri- of the people, the feature of the staff also went to the Goddess of Chu Chao-hsin, apeaking in Chin-Buylan, George Black, Rev. & Mrs. concerned even more with those bers of this Chamber, while giving tain has prospered and succeeded. visit. Nearly every floor of the Mercy Hills, the range of heights eac, gave the toast "The Republic C. R. Callender, C. A. Calkins, H. matters which concern the health an enthusiastle welcome to your She has progressed considerably in houses on Shakee overlooking the skirting the north of Canton city of China (may It prosper ten thou- Collier, Daido Life Ins. Co., Eva. V. of the people and which attract Excellency, cherish a deep feeling trading with China and secured a British (West) bridge and con- the public parks and the Memor sand years)." little outward attention. I refer of expertation.

Davisin, A. Dubois, Mrs. C. A. tending position in the sphere of necting up Shameen had a police- lai to the Seventy-two Heroes to to things such as sewage disposal,

H.E.'s Sal Kwan Dialect. We all confidently expect that world trade, Members of this man on duty from early in the the eastward of the city, where

Dawes, C. H. Edwards (c/o Cross- water supply, scavenging and the your Excellency, in the course of Chamber congratulate Britain on morning until the guests had re- the visitors paid their respects to vered the address of welcome and L. L Fun, Mrs. F. W. Groas, G. Marshal Chai-sum then deli-¡ley Ltd.), W. E. Ford, Faupel Bros. like. In these matters niso very your present visit, will endorse an her achievements and regret very tired late at night. Traffic-both those who had laid down their called on those present to drink to Guiseppe.. A. M. Goodman, J. Hay- great progress has been made and attitude of co-operation and mutual 'much that China has not quite pedestrian and vehicular was lives in the Revolution of seven-the health of H.E. the Governor of wood, D. E. Hawkins, T. D. Hughes, the health of the people has been benefit towards Sino-British well cared for. The care of publie Canton-Hong Kong commercial re- trade progress.

and filled the anticipations of Britain in all diverted from that part of the ten years ago, which made China Hong Kong.

Miss Bund, Wing Hon-maloo and other a republic.

A. James, W., Killeck, R. health is, of course, mutually im-lationship. By so doing the de- We believe that in the near fu- roads where the fleet of motor-

The toast was received with Kitain, J. Kew, B. Krivoss, R. portant to Hong Kong and to Can- velopment

Lady Clementi's Walk. of Canton and Hong ture trade in China will certainly cars had to pass. But long after

musical honours, the band playing Keen M. C. Lui, R. A. Lanning, fon because, as you know, there is Kong will be hastened; and the develop to a degree satisfying our Sir Cecil Clementi had returned the city yesterday afternoon. She

Lady Clementi was also out in "God Sava the King."

Rev. G. W. Lewis, A. Laithwaite, a daily ebb and flow of many thour merchants and other classes of the foreign friends. I thank Sir Cecil to Shameen for the night; thou- was conducted by Madame Liin Chinese, speaking clearly in the G. S. Mui, J. A. Ogden, Miss E. M. Then Sir Cecil Clementi replied Geo. S. Mui, L. Mayol, A. G. Major, sands of travellers from Canton two countries will extensively enjoy Clementi for his speech, and in re-sunda refused to leave the street Chai-sum, Mrs. Li Man-yan (the Sai Kwan Cantonese dinlect, The Pye, Miss A. Piatt, H. Pampanga, to Hong Kong and Hong Kong to the result Your Excellency will be garit to communication; railway, junctions whence they might wife of the Adjutant-General, Chinese, present were very much S. Pampanga, M. A. Sofner, Kate. Canton; and those people cannot considered as an ardent friend of aviation and wireless, I can assure have caught a fleeting glimpse. who stayed with Madame Li at impressed by his mastery of the South, P. Schule, Walter Smith, R. be placed under medical supervi-international harmony. Members you that these points will not be Canton is not as well lighted as Government House) sipu at either end by quaran of this Chamber will be ever grate last sight of by the Chamber of the majority of big cities and Cheung Wai-chiang (director of was enthusiastically received, meet- (Associated Drug Co.), H. W. and Mrs. Chinese language and his speech Thomson, K. Vogel, M. E. Vittaly zine. Therefore it is highly imful for your kindness, and I now Commerce, who will ever be most, visibility at night is necessarily the Aviation Bureau). The last-ing with hearty applause through- Welman, Wun Sun, Mrs. S. K. portant that the two centres from ank these present to drink to the grateful to you for your advice. I poor. Yet from as far off as a named is a highly accomplished out, just as Marshal Li had done. Waterman, Miss E. A. Wright.. which they travel should be eared tong life of the British Empire respectfully represent the General hundred yards the crowds refused lady of the new Chinese school That Sir Cecil had spoken most ine by medical officers of health and the Republic of China, the Chamber of Commerce and its to budge until the pollee and mili- and speaks English fluently and lucidly and even exceeded expecta- health of Sir Cecil. Clementi, the members in asking all to join me in tary cordons had been dismissed. charmingly. Mr. Lai Man-yuma tions was the unanimous opinion. Governor of Hong Kong, and the drinking to the health of His Ex- It occurs to me that one of the prosperity of Ganton-Hong Kong celleney Governor Clement!, the

Beflagged Sampans. (private secretary to Marshal Li) ways in which, perhaps, Hong trade. (Applause).

In all parts of the city and even was attached to this sight-seeing British Consul-General, the visitors, on sampans, the Union Jack flies tour which also extended to the Kong and Canton raight assist! The toasts were accompanied by and to the progress of Britain's na side by side with the Nationalist Goddess of Mercy Hills, the public each other would be by the health musical honours. The band in at-tional development and the pros-Ang. Streamers of welcome were parks and the old British yamen. officers both in Hong Kong and tendance was from Marshal Li's perity of Sine-British trade. Canton keeping in close touch and headquarters.

displayed at vantage points and

The Banquet. enthusiasm reached a high pitch informing each other day by day

Towards evening, the visitors, around the time when Sir Cecil including Lady Clementi, were was to dine at Provincial Govern- escorted to Provincial Govern- ment Building, in the heart of the ment Building to attend the ban- old city.

What may turn out to be the Murdock (c/o Hong Kong Hotel), Hong Kong we have a University

quet given by Marshal Li Chai- pivot point of the trend of political C. L. Mullane (c/a Am. Consulate), With bunting, festoons, gar-sum, who is head of the Kwang- events in South China or rather Nguyen Dan Nhung, K. G. Perera, where we train doctors and en-

lands and gineers and that there must be many!

coloured matshed tung Government by virtue of the Kuomintang party, is en-M. H. Pearson, Ch. Trimm, Leo work, that part of the Bund and being chairman of the Canton visaged in a declaration made on Johan Thesing, Yardynaky (c/o openings for medical men and

Wing Hon-maloo which leads on branch of the Nationalist Politi-March for engineers in the Canton Mr. J. F. Brenan, C.M.G. Lady Clementi was entertained to Government Pier had been cal Executive Council and com-authorities of the Liang Kuangs,

9. by the provincial Ottery). Municipality. It may perhaps be (Consul General), proposed at Marshal Li's private residence by transformed by a myriad of elec- mander-in-chief of the 8th Route headed by Marshal Li Chai-sum. arranged that some of our Hong"Anglo-Chinese Trade." He Madame Li Chai-sum. In attend-tric lights into a memorable of the Nationalist Army. Kong graduates, who are mostly, said:

unce were the official ladies, in-scene. The pai lau's massive form

It is a lengthy document Cantonese, should be attached to Mr. Chairman, Your Excellency cluding Mrs. Cheung Wai-chiang was picked out in red bulbs-red importance was specially lighted ganisations in the country, set- Every Government building of broadcast to all Kuomintang or the Municipal administration here and Gentlemen, The previous (wife of the Director of the Avia- being the Chinese lucky colour-up and decorated for the occasion. ting out the constructional policy Shangany to assist you. Mr. Lam Wan-kai. in speakers have dealt with this oc- tion Bureau), Mrs. Li Man-yan and the two Chinese characters The design on the Treasury was of the declarants. Opening with Leesingkam souir difficult work and become casion which we are now honour-(wife of the Adjutant General) and for "welcome" could be seen from outstanding and the Union Jack a narration of the revolutionary Mangostan members of your technical staff. ing from the political and com- Mrs. Chan Chak (wife of the Ad- the Pearl River and Horam, on stood out clearly from the back- movement, with its original seat Konyune

[mercial aspects and there is little miral)..

the south side of the harbour. It ground. left for me to say. I must ask After dinner, all the visitors and was under this beautiful arch

in Kuangtung, it denounces in you therefore to excuse me if I ladies were conducted to the Police over the road that the guests had vincial Government Building had Communists and tells how Com- The spacious grounds of Pro- emphatic style the intrigues of

Rose Wong touch upon the matter from

Safler & Recreation Club at Sai Kwa Yuen to pass each time. Bersonal point of view.

been prettily dealt with. A guard munism has been the stumbling Tessent for a special Cantonese theatrical Strict as the cordons were, no- of honour from the model brigade block of Nationalist progress.

Importers Agency I heartily associate myself withi This further demonstration of entertainment. what Your Worship has said about friendship between the people of The most gorgeous prelude of made in friendly spirit because was on duty and the brass band ed by the Reds Yeh Ting and Ho body took offence. Detours were of the 11th Nationalist Army It recalls the ravages perpetrat-

Naillong Chowḥopkee the importance of close co-operation Canton, and my own countrymen, the Cantonese stage-a

Shingjust mass en- of the occasion and even 'comman of youthful musicians attached to Lung, and also relates the in- in all matters, and particularly in and especially between the semble-was the first item, all the ders of regiments, who were high the commander-in-chief's

Deneuville Bethanie... Hunghoa matters of public health, between authorities of this province and actors of one troupe (numbering field officers, were diverted from quarters was in attendance.

head-trigues of Wang Ching-wei and Julian Weissbein. Palmbeach Flo. Hong Kong and Canton, and I shall Hong Kong is a matter of espe- close on a hundred), taking part.

A others of the Leftists. the "special route' although part of the ground floor was taste- do everything I possibly can to as-cial pleasure to myself.

"Long Live Friendship." their cars were packed with body-fully set out with a lounge, dining under Chang Fat-kwei and Wang Dealing with the Red rising sist the Cantor Municipality in. I am not an official of the Hong The ceremonial pieces were for guards waving Mauser pistols room, etc.

Kong Government but neverthe-the presentation of scrolls which from the running-boards.

Ki-cheung last year, Marshal Li less a good part of my work as read, in Chinese:-Long Live the

Distinguished Assembly. and the other signatories to the Consul-General consists in repre- Republic of China, Long Live

Picked Men.

The Consular Body from Sha-declaration give a graphic des The picked men of Marshal Limeen, with their ladies, were pre-cription of the sufferings of the senting Hong Kong interests in China-Britain. Friendship, Health Chai-sum's bodyguard, the spe- sent, including, of course, Mr. J. people. The invitation recently this port and in acting as a of Hong Kong Governor Clementi, cial city garrison, gendarmerie, G. Brenan, C.M.G. (British Con-extended by Gen. Chiang Kai-shek channel of communication be- Health of Lady Clementi, Health of police, detectives, tween the two administrations.

motor-cycle sul-General). All high officials in to these two "Red" generals to And when I say a channel of The respects to the ladies

Chairman Li, Health of Madame LI. portable machine-gun section and the Kwangtung Government and join the northern expedition is were others were on duty from early all heads of departments were viewed with disapproval. Having I communication I do not mean paid by a female impersonator morning till late at night. Those present. Military and Naval off-wrought all the great wrongs again appear in a pleture of more merely, a post office for passing there being no mixed troupes in detailed to provide the strong cers of "General" rank wore their upon the people, these recalci- than usual worth which is now messages to and fro. I conceive Kwangtung-and the others by an escort for H.E. the Governor were uniforms for the occasion. There trants it to be the duty of a Consul in actor, both going through their specially complimented by His were about a dozen Chinese official ought to receive their meet pun- is called "The Demi Bride", and is. (states the telegram) showing at the Queen's Theatre. It There was a large assembly at this position not only to explain the dinner given by the Canton to the Chinese authorities the movements only by actions and Excellency for their smart work. ladies present and the total atten- ishment. Those of the troops distinctly amusing in treatment. Sir Cecil shook hands with most dance was about a hundred and under them who are not proved The action throughout is in. Paris General Chamber of Commerce to wishes and intentions of his own the Hong Kong visitors. Mr. Wu people, but also to explain to his Then the most expensive 'com- of the officers and men and highly twenty, General Wong Shiu Reds may, however, be re-enlisted and Cody shines, as he always has

hination of "stars," Chung-tong delivered an address in own authorities in as sympathes and

two matinee pleased them by his knowledge of, hung, head of the Kwangsi Pro- and re-organised for service, but done, as the man about town who Chinese, a broad translation of a light as possible the real

a female impersonator the Chinese language.

vincial Government,, was present. should on no account be allowed is more often than not among the which follows:-

feelings, motives and difficulties from the Yan Shau, Nin troupe.

Tour of City.

The menu and programme were to remain as a unit under their women. Miss Shearer has the part As chairman

Mr. Chu Chao-hsin (Commis-printed in English and Chinese. present designation of the 4th of a Convent girl who by sheer of the

of the Chinese to whom he is ac-presented one act from their best General Chamber of Commerce I have the

credited.

piece. Then followed a spectacu-sioner for Foreign Affairs and for- The former bore the Union Jack Army.

force of circumstances, allled with lar display of muscular prowess. merly China's delegate to the and the Nationalist flag on a taste privilege to represent all the mre-

In conclusion, the declaration not a little ingenuity of her own, chants of the whole of Kwangtung

Chinese boxing and big sword League of Nations) and Mr. Liful cover with the wording in gold. points out to extend our heartiest welcome to lations are strained. Each side has retired but took part by special venue Council and Adjutant-Gen- much enjoyed, guests having the which this part of the country has acterisation of a deceived husband.

This duty is not easy when re-movement by a young actor who Man-yan (director of the Re-A twelve-course dinner was very sufferings and hardships. through er.

that, after all the becomes the bride of the philander. There is a well-drawn, char- H.D. Sir Cecil Clementi, the regards the other with suspicion request. Governor of Hong Kong who hon-and is, inclined to give no credit

eral on Marshal Li's staff) cor-option or using either chopsticks passed, rehabilitation is both together with one of an outraged ducted Sir Cecil Clementi, the or knife and fork. On the back pressing and essential at the pre-"name" who arrives on the scene on pura us by his visit to-day.

for good intentions. On the other The strained relations between hand when relations are friendly

Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, C.M.G, were the following, in English and sent moment. C.B.E., (Colonial Secretary), the Chinese, from the

the day of the wedding in order to Canton and Hong Kong of three us they are now, things run more

Chinese clas- Hon Sir Shou-son Chow, the Hon. sics:-

It is therefore suggested that tell the ex-Convent girl all about years ago have now been eradicated. smoothly. Time is not wasted in During the last ten days, Sir Miles useless recrimination and really

Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G., Cap-

work hereafter will be directed to her husband's past. A lightsomo "All within the four seas are this end.. tain A. J. L. Whyte, A.D.C., Cap- brethren," which is a saying of

film, well directed and without a Lampson, the. plenipotentiary of constructive, work can be done in

tain P. Perfect, A.D.C., and Cap-Confucius, China's greatest sage, gests that all territories under.

The declaration further sug-dull moment. your esteemed country has visited those matters in which the two

tain B. R. Forster (Private Secre- who is so often quoted all over the rule of the Kuomintang considerably to ys and

ushered into Canton a governments are jointly interest-

tary), on an extensive tour of the world. spirit of festivity. Then the ed,

Canton, Saturday Morning.

should also remove all obstacles to gramme. the city yesterday afternoon, H.E. the Governor (Sir Cecil Most of the journey was made in friends coming from distant quar-that the achievement of the uni- "Is it not delightful to have the revolutionary movement, Clementi, K.C.M.G.) was most fa-la fleet of cars but the,,. narrow ters?"

MARY PICKFORD FILM. · fication of the country lies in the practical development of the mili- Mary Pickford's latest picture, tary strength and that recon- "My Best Girl," is to be shown at structional work should be ener-the Queen's Theatre from Thursday getically followed up. Then will to Saturday next, according to a the true spirit of revolution be special advertisement in this issue. realised; and then will troops he "My Best Girl" is the story of a sacrificed for a worthy objective, shop girl, who, through all the hard-

-"Nam Chung Po

Close Co-operation. There are only two suggestions which occur to me at the moment and which I submil for your consideration.

this respect.

I ask you, Gentlemen, to join me in drinking to the health of the Mayor and to the prosperity of the Municipality of Canton.

CHAMBER DINNER.

H.E. Welcomed By The Merchants,

Constructive Work.

chairman of our Government, Mar- You will appreciate therefore shai Li Chai-sum, proceeded to my personal satisfaction at the Hong Kong to bid Minister Lampson present happy state of affairs. 1 bon voyage and, at the same time, look forward to another year of to pay an official call on H. E. the office in Canton with the assur- Governor of Hong Kong, Now Sirjance that my work will be plea- Cecil has come to Canton to santer, if no less strenuous than repay the compliment. The result in the past.

has been a marked improvement in Mr. Chairman, I thank you on the friendly relations between behalf of myself and the Shamcen China and Britain and there is representatives here present for practical proof of such improve the delightful hospitality which ment. And these visible signs are you have shown-us to-day, and I as an indicator of Sino-British re- propose as a toast the prosperity lationship.

of Anglo-Chinese trade. ¡plause).

Looking Back. Canton is a port of trade and communication extending to the five continents. China's commer- cial Intercourse with Britain began earlier than other foreign coun- tries. Canton and Hong Kong_are neighbours and inter-dependent.

MR. WONG WUI-MAN.

Hong Kong's Friendly Assistance.

(Ap-

Mr. Wong Wul-man (member of

Since your esteemed country began the executive committee of the Can- to develop Hong Kong, the number ton. Chinese General Chamber of of Cantonese who have gone to live Commerce) proposed "the National and trade there has grown to a Progress of Britain and prosperity million; their property, and Invest- to Sino-British relationa." He said: ments there have oxceeded ten Chairman Wu, Governor Clemonti, thousand then thousands" (ie, a the British Consul-General and hundred millions); the majority of respected visitors - Sir Cecil goods passing in and out" (of Hong Clementi has conferred a'great hon Kong) la handled by Cantonese four on us by condescending to people. From the foregoing it can attend the dinner given by be soon how vitally Canton and this Chamber. The members of Hong Kong depond on each other thin Chamber are deeply impressed Sir Cecil Clément has been an and grateful for the sentiments of official In Hong Kong. for 30 years Sipo-British friendship expressed

without a word.

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THE DEMI BRIDE."

AMUSING FILM AT THE QUEEN'S THEATRE.

Lew Cody and Norma Shearer

A new "Felix" comedy adda an excellent pro-

knocks she receives, still retains a belief in better things. She is an enlyma to her own family, who cannot understand the ideal- ism with which she paints thew shadow in their lives. At the store she meets a new employeo with whom she falls in love, having no idea that he is Playing on the Central British the son of her employer. The plc- School ground at King's Park on ture is taken from the novel by Saturday afternoon, the Hong Kong Kathleen Norris. Many unusual Ladies Hockey Club drew with the photographic effecta, Lave been con- Kowloon Ladies.

trived by the cameraman, which From the bully-off the game was were obtained by using a special evenly contested, euch goal in turn Jens producing an almost alere- being visited, but erratie shooting safely be predicted that "My Best oscopic effect. Altogether it may on the part of both teams nullified Girl" will be voted one of Mary all attempts.

In a spirited dash to the Kow-Pickford's best pictures as it is loon goal the first point of the game brimful of comedy with a touch of was registered after 20 minutes pathos here and there.

play and towards the end of the

second half the Kowloon forwards

She: How dare you! Papa said.

in a fine combined attack, scored, he would kill the first man who

thus levelling matters. The final kissed me.

whistle want with both teams He: How Interesting. And did

struggling for the lead