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SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1928.

CUT OFF?

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no fighting will be permitted, and to protect public works.-Britisk Naval Wireless.

CHINESE CABLES.

Japanese Reinforcements On The Way.

Latest Chinese cables state.

After this the Japanese troops | withdrew behind their barricades and fired on any Chinese appear- ing in the vicinity of their de fences, killing a considerable num- ber of soldiers and civilians. The Chinese troops. replied until Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

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Peking Aid Refused.

that firing in Tainan has ceased and that the Japanese and Na- tionalist headquarters have dis-nan.-Reuter. cussed mutters,

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TÙNG WAH.

NEW HOSPITAL AT SOOKUMPO0.

THE CHINA MAIL,

through the good offices of Sir Shou-son Chow and Dr. Kote wall the grant of this site with an area of 156,500 square feet was secured from the Hong Kong Gov- ernment. The leaders of the Chinese community next · set: Several hundreds of sympa- about the collection of the funds

H.E. LAYS STONE.

were present yesterday afternoon hospital, and such was their

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It is reported that the fighting at Tsinan lasted till 12 noon on May 4. Looting continued after that ordered them to cease fire.thisers of the laudable scheme necessary for building this now "The Battles of Coronel and Falk-The People's and it is rumoured that about a hundred Japanese residents were

when His Excellency the Gov. energy and success that, notwith-for the last time to-day, produced Favourites killed.

: Tokyo, Yesterday.

ernor, Sir Cealt Clementi, standing the trade depression of with full co-operation of Admiralty, Japanese troops are being plac-

In expressing regret for the K.C.M.G., LL.D., M.A., performed recent years, pubscriptions ed around Tsingtao. on the coast, Tsinan affair Marshal Chang Tse- the ceremony of laying the amounting to $365,000 have been this picture presents a magnificent so as to form an area within which | lin of Peking offered to assist the foundation stone of the new, promised and of this total a sum / spectacle of naval warfare which Japanese with arms and ammuni- Tung Wah Eastern Hospital at $255,000 has already been paid should on no account be missed. An tion, but the offer was declined Sookumpoo.

up. This fund is not yet large additional attraction is provided by on the ground that the Japanese Amongst those present were enough to permit of the execution a special Pathe gazette, "Our showing the Empire's. intend to suppress the outrages the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, Kt., of the full scheme contemplated Britain," unaided.-Reuter.

K.C. and Lady Follock, His by the authorities of the Tung fighting forces in action, during Dorls Woods singa Armoured Trains.

Lordship Bishop H. Valtorta, the Wah Hospital. A further effort which Miss Tokyo, Yesterday. Hon. Sir Shou-aon Chow, Sir will be made to obtain subscrip- "Land of Hope and Glory," the According to a message from Robert Ho Tung, the Hon. Mr. tions; but in the meantime it is audience joining in the chorus.

To-night will be the last screen- Tientsin the Japanese military T. W. Southorn, the Hon. Mr. proposed to erect without more authorities are sending armoured E. R. Hallifax, the Hon. Mr. J. delay a part of the new hospitaling of that really excellent picture, trains with reinforcements to Tai-Owen-Hughes, the Hon. Dr. R. H. with accommodation for about The Battles of Coronel and Falk-

Kotewall, Colonel L. G. Bird, Mr. 120 beds.

The foundation stone land Island", which has filed the A. E. Wood, Dr. S. W. T'so, Mr. has been laid by me to-day and Theatre to capacity at every show. and Mrs. R. A. C. North, Dr. Ga contract has already been sign-The singing of Miss Doria Woods Tokyo, Yesterday.

atontague Harston, Mr.

W.ed, stipulating that the portion of of that great song "Land of Hope In addition to the 2,000 troops Schofield, Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, the building for which funds are and Glory" has added much to the from Dairen, the Japanese have Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sayer, Dr. A. available, shall be completed interest.. Her splendid voice has decided to despatch an air unit Cannon, Dr. (Mrs.) Hickling, within one year.

heen heard to great advantage and from Korea and a railway unit Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. Ho Leung, Mr.

Badly Needed.

has been evidently-much appreciat- from Japan to Tsingtao, making Simou Tzu Yan, Mr. Ho Kom- There can be no question that fed, judging by the enthusiastic ap total reinforcements of 2,300-tong, Mr. Li Yan-chuen, Mr. Ho this new institution in badly need-plause with which she is greeted. Reuter, -

Precautionary Measure.

Iu, Mr. Sam Pak-ming, many for- ed at the Eastern, end of Victoria

D. W. GRIFFITH FILM. Tokyo, Yesterday.

eign and Chinese members of the City. The long experience and As a precautionary measure in medical fraternity; and village the high traditions of its parent,

"The White Rose" at the World the case of anti-Japanese out-elders from the New Territories. the Tung Wah Hospital, are breaks elsewhere, the Navy Office who was accompanied by Latly The support and advice of the colourful background of the South- His Excellency the Governor, guarunter of good management. Theatre is a story which has the has ordered warships to proceed Clementi and Captain Whyte, Hong Kong Government will alern States of America. Ivor to various ports on the Yangtze A.D.C., arrived promptly at 3 ways be available to the hospital Novello and Mac Marsh are the River and in South China where:

And its enduring leading players in this drama of there are Japanese residing, while p.m., the band of the King's Own authorities.

Scottish Borderers, which was in foundation is the goodwill of the love and human passions. "The four additional destroyers are attendance, playing the National whole community of Hong Kong. White Rose" was directed by D. W. going to Tsingtao. Reuter.

Anthem whilst the gathering I wish the venture which begins Griffith and ranks with his other stood with bared heads.

to-day every success. I trust that famous productions, "Way Down before long the full scheme, and Enst," "The Birth of a Nation," not a portion only, will be com- and "Orphans of the Storm." pleted; and I hope that in years to come this youthful institution may rival, and even excel, the parent institution in its beneficent activities and in its usefulness to Hong Kong.

It also transpires that the trou- ble was in the western part of the city, the cast being comparative- ly quiet.

The report that Japanese rein- forcements are on the

way to Tsinan is confirmed and there is also a rumour that further de- tachments of Japanese troops may go to South Manchuria.

The Japanese are maintaining order in Tsingtao, according to Chinese reports, and practically in charge of the port.

Reports. From London.

London, Yesterday. Telegrams from China report that following the occupation of Tsinan by Southern troops, the Japanese garrison had a serious encounter with Chinese soldiery who looted Japanese property. It

U.S. Ships Arrive.

Tsingtao, Yesterday. The American submarine ten- is reported that several Japanese der "Beaver" with six submarines, civilians were killed and that has arrived here.-Reuter.

there were. thirty casualties among the Japanese troops while

the Chinese casualties numbered some hundreds. Disorder was still proceeding to-day although it has decreased somewhat.-Bri- tish Wireless Service.

When Attack Began.

Tokyo, Yesterday. Oficial despatches from Tainan state that the Southerners re- opened their attack at 2 a.m. on May 4, large numbers attempting to rush the Japanese defence line.

Japanse and foreigners living outside are reported to have been massacred although the ex- tent of the outrages in unaseer- tainable at the moment owing to the prevailing conditions.

Figning cominued for thres hours and diminished after that.

-Reuter.

Southerners Disarmed.

the

WAR MOVEMENTS.

Nationalist Allies Marching

Forward.

Nationalist war despatches in dicate that the Southern troops are preparing for operations north of the Yellow River, that the main column of the Kuomin- chun from Honan has occupied Taming in south Chihli and that the Shansi army is counter attacking the Northerners in the north of Shansi.

BOY SCOUTS.

MENT IN ITALY.

Sir Cecil was accompanied to the site of the new building by Mr. Tang Siu-ki, Chairman of the Tung Wah Hospital, whilst Lady Clementi was escorted by the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall.

The Site.

The site of the new hospital which is on the hill at the far end of Sookumpoo valley, overlooking the Military football ground, and the grounds of the Indian Re- creation Club, was approached by broad wooden steps specially built for the occasion.

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Mr. Tang Siu-ki said: - On behalf of the Directors of the Tung Wah Hospital, I extend our thanks to your Excellency for being present with us to-day to lay the foundation stone of our new Hospital, and to you, ladies and gentlemen, for your presence.

BROKEN, DAM THRILL

"Hell Bent Fer Heaven" at the Star Theatre is a story of the re- vival of an ancient family feud in the Carolina mountains. The climax of the picture, where the dam ไป exploded and the flood breaks loose, is extremely well done. Patay Ruth Miller and John Harron head the capable cast.

To one side of the foundation stone a booth was erected for thu accommodation of some of the The history of our new Kos. guests, whilst others had seats in pital dates back to a few years" THE ACE OF CADS.” the open on the other side. Ac-ago when some public-spirited coinmodation was provided for Sir gentlemen proposed to build a Cecil and party just in front of new Charity Hospital in Wan- chai. Unfortunately, or rather

II.E.'s Remarks.

A MICHAEL ARLEN STORY FILMED.

"The Ace of Cads," taken from the story by Michael Arlan, is the title of a new picture starring the popular Adolph Menjou which will be screened at the Queen's Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday next, according to a special advertise- ment in this issue. The story, briefly, concerns a young officer of a Guards regiment who loves beautiful woman and whose affec- tion is returned until he is found

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek of the Nationalist Armies is stat-the stone. ed to have ordered the arrest of After the formality of introduc-fortunately, the idea did not Mr. Linng Shih-yi, a Cantonese, Lion to the members of the Comprove to be acceptable to both the who is Director of the Revenuemittee, His Excellency proceeded Government and the Chinese com Board in Peking, and who has to lay the foundation stone which munity as a whole on account of been described as having political was inscribed with Chinese char-the fact that Wanchai. had its connections in all the major fac-[acters in gold. Cement was own free dispensary and the local Tientsin, Yesterday.

tions in China,

spread underneath the stone ity was unsuitable. Street fighting in Tsinan has

which was suspended from the

Realising the need of the public broken out, again while the

ground by rope from a pulley, and and the demand for more space Japanese are attempting to dis-

then the stone was slowly lower- to take care of the sick in the arm the Soutlierners, who, it is

ed into its bed. When the stone community, these gentlemen and alleged, contrary to their agree-

had been firmly secured, Sir Cecilothers then approached the Hon ment, failed to evacuate

said: "I declare this stone well Dr. R. H. Kotewall; and he with in questionable company, Unknown Japanese section of the city. ·

and truly laid," the announcement his colleague on the Legislative to either. the discovery has been As a result of the fighting, tele- DEATH KNELL TO MOVE-being greeted with much ap- Council, the late Hon. Mr. Chau "framed" by a mutual friend of phonic communications between

plause.

Sin-ki, took up the, matter with the lovers. The engagement is the Japanese detachments have

Sir Cecil then addressed the ga-enthusiasm and promptitude in broken off, and the young. officer, been cul. Two thousand South- Rome. The deathblow to the thering in English, the speech the name of the Tung Wah Hos. Inter scen in a brawl, is dismissed ernera have hitherto been dis-Boy Scout movement in Italy is being translated into Chinese by pital whose then Directors found his regiment. Twenty years have armed. It is reported that 15,000 foreshadowed by the decision Mr. T. N. Chau, J.P., M.A., after it necessary to establish a bigger passed and the love of his youth Southerners are participating in taken by the Cabinet recently, which Mr. Tang Siu-ki offered a and better hospital as a branch of still remains. How these two are the fight. Reuter.

Signor Mussolini, in a report to vote of thanks, also in English. the mother institution. I am sure brought together and finally recon- Agreement Reached. his Ministers, announced that Cheers were then given for Sir that we owe our gratitude to Dr. ciled is admirably told and makes Peking, Yesterday. there is no need in Italy for other Cecil, and a special one for Lady Kotewall and the late Mr. Chau the picture one of absorbing Inter- It transpires that following formations for boys and youths Clementi, after which those pre- Siu-ki for the realisation of this eat throughout; the вcene where Chiang Kai-shek's agurances that beyond those of the fascist sent gathered on the steps where worthy scheme. But more than Menjou depicts himself as the be- order would be maintained, Gen-"bailla" and "Avanguardisti." a group photograph was taken. to all others, we owe our grate trayer, and his friend the betrayed Afterwards tea was served on ful thanks to the Hon. Mr. E. R. being an extremely convincing and eral Fukuda on the morning of Referring to the importance of

the lawn below the site, the, Hallifax who from the very be- dramatic piece of aeting. In addi May 3 ordered the Japanese troops the last .ceremony, when a guarding Japanese properties to levy of eighty thousand youths K.O.S.B. band contributing some ginning has given us every en- tion to Adolphe Menjou, "The Ace couragement, and has helped us in of Cada" has a strong cast which be withdrawn and concentrated in entered the ranks, Signor Musso-fine selections the while, the Japanese school premises, lini said it was not only a cere-

every way possible in our nego- includes Alice Joyce, heroine of Addressing the gathering, His tiations with the Government for "Beau Geste," and Norman Trevor, Immediately afterwards themony, but a highly important mo- Southerners began looting where- ment in that system of education Excellency said:-

the site and other assistance.

the English actor. upon the Japanese troops were und unification which is one of The foundation stone of the We are also thankful to our again ordered out to protect the first charges of the State. Tung Wah Hospital was laid on other Chinese member of the Japanese properties. The South- Continuing, he stated: "Given April 9, 1870, by Governor Sir Legislative Council, Sir Shou-son ern troops fired on the Japanese, the fullness of the Balilla and Richard Macdonnell. Fifty-eight Chow, who on his return to the who replied, the firing and loot-Avanguardisti movement, and years have passed since then and Colony from leave, took up the ing going on spasmodically until given its State character, other the Tung Wah Hospital is now a matter with the same keenness 6 a.m.

when General Fukuda movements lose their raisons household name not only in Hong and sympathy as was evinced by reached an agreement with d'etre' more and more every day, Kong, but in China and among his colleague. Chiang Kai-shek under which all and therefore there arises the the Chinese overseas. It is known

Early Work. Unfortunately, when the' 1925 Southern troops should be with- necessity to reform the laws in and respected everywhere for its

New York, Shylock was charitable activities and it has strike came on, the scheme had drawn from the foreign settle- intransigent style of Fascism.”. ment area by 7 o'clock.

The Pope's Speech.

lived up to the full spirit of the to be put aside for reasons obcharitable old gentleman com- The only other movement that words inscribed over its gateway:vious to everyone of us; and it pared with the moneylenders who being investigated in approaches in any way the Fas--De good with all your heart!" was only when conditions were are now cist boys' organisations is that of Later on, when Kowloon grew slightly better in 1926 that the New York, on the complaints of There is a report that some for- the Italian Boy Scouts. Now in in importance, it was realised that then committee of the Tung Wah 000 victims. Some people who eigners other than Japanese were Italy the Scout movement has a similar hospital was needed Hospital under the chairmanship bought motor cars on the instal killed, but this is not confirmable. been entirely associated with the there also. The Hong Kong Gov- of Mr. Tam Woon-tong resumed ment plan lost heavily, and one There are 3,000 Japanese welfare activities of the Roman ernment granted land for such an the task of securing donations for victim told of losing his motor- troops and 40,000 Nationalists at Catholic Church, and their co-that it should be controlled by Mr. Tam's days of labour for us.

institution upon the condition the purpose. We cannot forget car when owing only ten shillings of a £44 loon. Revelations dre prosent in Tsinan.--Reuter.

In 1927 Mr. Li Hoi-tung, who made of a "strong arm" man who one of the many gesture of friend-the authorities of the Tong Wah

Hospital Funds were subscribed, was then chairman of the Hosseized cars for defaulted pay- Shanghai, Yesterday.

liness made to the Church by the chiefly in Hong Kong island, the pital, headed a special committee ments without the owners' know Fascist State. The following is the Chinese version of the trouble in Tai-

References in a recent speech promoters being almost all Hong formed of the following gentle ledge. Most of the complaints by the Pope to the question of Kong men, and so the Kwong Wah men for the purpose of raising came from teachers, city em

It funds:

ployees, and the "white collar: The trouble was the culmina- the education of Italian youth has Hospital came into being.

Messrs. Tam Woon-tung, Li brigade." In the State of New tion of a series of incidents into a certain extent re-opened was opened by Governor. Sir cluding the shooting of a Nation-asperities on the question of re- Frederick Lugard on October 9, Hot-tung, Leung Pat-yu, Lau York loans made at usurious rates

Sing-tsong, Ng Wah, So Shau- are criminal offences. alist officer on May 2, and the lations between Church and State,

Now we find that in Hong Kong nam. T. N. Chau, Au Lim-chuen, detention of Nationalist street and this decision of Signor Musso-island itself the existing buildings Ng Yec-cham, San Shing-sam, Ng lecturers, both by Japanese, the lini to pass a measure which ob of the Tung Wah Hospital do not Yee-hon, Li Yuk-mul, H. Sling, news of which was suppressed by viously must within its scope dis-suffice.. Moreover, the City of Vic Au Klin-u, Doo Jack-man, Ngan sum of $365,000 which sum is by Nationalist headquarters in order isations may therefore be read as

solve Catholic Boy Scout organ torla covers so great an area that Shing-kwan, Philip Gock Chin, no means adequate if we were to to avoid exciting the troops."

On. the morning of May 3, the the knell of the Boy Scout move an institution in the west of the Loule Gar On, Wong Chi-kun: Un carry out our full scheme. Japanese troops frequently ob- ment and as a retort to the Vati-o will not serve the needs of Lan-soon, Tsau Fook-hing. Yung But my fellow-directors and I are the eastern end of the town. Ac- Kun-man, Lo Kung-mok, Tao still continuing the efforts to look structed and oven disarmed some can.

cordingly in 1926, Mr. Tam- Wan Shuk-hon. Lan Sen-po, Soon Tai for contributions for the purpost t'ong, then a Director of the Tung and myself.

of completing our whole scheme Wah Hospital, found a suitable We are indeed very grateful to so as to meet the needs of the site for an Eastern Branch of the Mr. Li and his associates for poorer members of our commun ten Chinese soldiers were killed Schoolboys' clothing is the most Hospital in Sookumpoo. It is the their vigorous and successful ity. I am certain that, ladies and and wounded. This created a unhygienic, absurd thing ever in-fine site on which we stand and efforts. A

gentlemen, you will willingly and panic among the people and shops vented. Dr. Graham Little, the Tung Wah Hospital committes We have, up to the present mo cheerfully give us your generous were closed.

was well satisfied with it, Then, ment, aucceeded in acquiring a support.

The Japanese disarmed 1,000 Southerners who were not with- 'drawn by that hour.

nan:-

Nationalist Version.

Chinese soldiers in the streets,

resulting in altercations and the outbreak of firing, during which

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