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Hong Kong, Friday, May 25, 1928,

THE NATIONALIST PARTY.

Accepting facts as they are, it has to be admitted that the Na- tionalist Party of China is not much nearer accomplishing the objects set down by the founder, the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Far be

LTD.

some of his most enthusiastic partisans lost faith in him;

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block at the moment. If selfish motives had not been at work, there might have been no clash with the Japanese at Tsinan and no hindrance in the campaign of uniting China by force.

Heroism at Sea.

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1928.

MR. E. B. CUBEY.

KING'S BIRTHDAY.

CELEBRATIONS AT HAPPY VALLEY.

9 a.m.

THE PARADE.

TAIKOO MAN GOING: HOME.

HEALTH REASONS..

The following will be the ar

An Interesting ceremony took rangements for the celebration of place in the general office of the His Majesty. The King's Birthday Taikoo Dockyard and Engineering: an June 4, 1928, at a parade which | Company of Hong Kong Ltd. on will be held at Happy Valley at the evening of the 23rd instant, when, the members of the Euro- 9.a.m. His Excellency the Gen-pean staff assembled to say fare- eral Officer Commanding well to Mr. E. B. Cubey, who is arrives and inspects the leaving the Colony to return to Parade.

England owing to health ressona,

Mr. K. E. Greig, Manager of the cer Administering The Dockyard, occupied the chair, and Government will be es-was supported by Mr. R. McGregor, corted on to the Parade Local-Secretary, and all the mem

Mr. Greig, In ground and will be re-bers of the Staff. ceived with 1 Royal the course of his remarks, refer Salute.

red to Mr. Cubey's long and cap- His Excellency The able service with the Dockyard of Officer Administering over 20 years, and on behalf of the Government will the staff asked him to accept, as then present a number a token of their esteem and res- of Long Service & Good pect, a silver spirit kettle and a in- Conduct Medals.

canteen of cutlery suitably A. Royal Salute and scribed; and trusted that when he "Feu-de-jolo" will then reached home the stimulating air be fired.

of his native county would con-- The Troops will then siderably improve his state of - give three cheers for health and that he would be able His Majesty The King. to carry on for a considerable The Royal Air Force number of years to come (ap-

plause.)

The thrilling story that reaches us from Singapore (and which wa reproduced in yesterday's issue) to the effect that II.M.S. "Herald,” (a survey ship well-known in Hong Kong) is but another of 9.15 a.m. His Excellency the Off- those heroic incidents of the sea that causes all who read them to be proud of those splendid mani- festations of courage and human- ity that so. frequently illumine the dreary life that is spent on the vast expanse of the ocean. Too often such incidents are per- formed and speedily forgotten, not infrequently because those performing them are much too reluctant to have their high courage applauded. Of all men, sailors are among the most silent

will then "Fly Past."

The Parade will then "March Past."

Mr. Cubey, in thanking the staff for their presentation, said he was

It is hoped that a contingent of sorry that under the circumstance

the Royal Navy will participate. he had to sever his connection with

In the event of the weather be-the Company and friends with.

He regretted clated.

that Mrs. ing fine, and the state of the whom he had been a long asse- round being unsuitable, a Care-

Cubey and family were at home and monial March in fours past

would not have the opportunity of the Cenotaph will take place on

saying farewell to their many Hong the above date at 9 a.m.

Kong friends.

sounding their own praises and, such being the case, it is ex- pedient that journalists (being perhaps naturally more garrul- ous!) should not be content with merely reporting the bare facts of the incident. The story to which we are referring is that in which H.M.S. "Herald," aighting a small Japanese fishing vessel all but wrecked and far from shore, saved the crew and the vessel, towing her 300 miles to safety. Such an incident la but one of the many that makes the mariner's profes- sion frequently one that calls for THE QUEEN'S REGT. noble hercism and for a display of true humanity. To effect such the perilous and rescues on treacherous high seas indicates the finest of qualities together with seamanship of the best. That the officers and

crew of

CORRESPONDENCE,

SMOKING: SHORTS. DOGS,

(To the Editor of the "China Mail")

Sir, Numerous, daily users of the Peak Tram object to the Tram Company disregard of Bye Laws

MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO BE UNVEILED.

CATHEDRAL ON SUNDAY.

Cathedral

In

St. John's

on

Mr. Cubey mails for home per the a.s. "Malwa" on Saturday next.

FOR THE M.C.L.

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAIN. MENT AT CRAIG RYRIE."

By the courtesy of Mrs. C.

the scene, on Wednesday Gordon Mackie, "Craig Ryrie" afternoon, of a much enjoyed children's entertainment in aid of the Ministering Children's League.

was

Those who attended the enter tainment included Mrs. Southern Patroness), Mrs. Creasy, (Pre- Battalion were deposited in Hongsident), Mrs. Pearson, the Hon, Kong for safe custody, the battalion Mr. and Mrs. E. D. C. Wolfe, Mrs.. having come out on service, prior Owen Hughes and Col. and Mrs. to taking part in operations in North China,

In addition to casualties, the Battalion lost two officers and 25 other ranks through sickness.

Men on Parade. This memorial plaque has been designed locally, by Messrs. Brown, Jones & Co.

Borderers.

McLaren.

The fine way in which the entertainment was presented re- flected much credit on Miss Leonard, who was responsible for its organisation. Thanks are also due to Mrs. Hilliard for her able assistance,

very

What effect Japan's action in Shantung will have on the Na- tionalist movement remains to be seen. It can be said that the des- patch of armed forces to Shan- tung was a foregone conclusion H.M.S. "Herald" manifested such Sunday, a memorial plaque will be qualities is certain and that they unveiled lo officer and men of the the clash with the Southern did so causes their countrymen to 1st Battalion, the Queen's Royal troops less so. In the realm of be more than ever proud of the Regiment, who lost their lives in practical politics, the result has splendid men that comprise the China in 1860. That was one of been a check for the Nationalist British Navy and of the noble the early years of the Talping-Re- traditions that are and have al-bellion against the Manchurian Army and loss of "face" for the ways been associated with that Emperor. All three colours of the Nationalist Government at Nan- great Service, king. On the other hand, it can be argued that the Tsinan inci- dent has not materially hindered the northern expedition. But it has to be admitted that while Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist column led the way hitherto, it is now left to the Kuominchun

The song "Fairings" opened column and the army for Shansi

The Very Rev. A. Swann (the the programme. It was province to fight in the van,

Dean), the Rev. S. Llewelyn Webb prettily sung by K. Wolfe, A. Assuming for a moment that the

(Senior Chaplain to the Forces) | Newhouse and M. Todd. Miss H. 7 and 18 regarding smoking in the and the Rev. H. V. Koop will take Hancock followed with the recita- Southerners take Peking in a

cars and the admittance to the few days. Chiang Kai-shek will Tram Cars of passengers dressed part in the special service on Sun- tion "The Proud Fig," which

day, the form of which has been greatly pleased. then, of course, be able to go to in objectionable manner and they printed for the occasion.

The Misses Eame and Bridget fail to understand why the Peking-ns a guest of either the authorities responsible have not and men of the 1st Batt, Queen's their charming contributions, Four. hundred and fifty officers Hilliard were much appreciated in "Christian General" or General long ago made the Peak Tram Co. Regiment, now in the South China whilst Miss K. Wolfe performed Yen Hsi-shan, both of whom are amenable to justice for non-Command, will be on parade and the Highland Fling very credit- Northerners in one sense of the adherence to their Bye-Laws the battalion band will also be on ably. M. Prossor was also ap- term, but not as China's soldier-strongly disapprove of smoking in duty. There will also be a detach-plauded. for a fine item entitled the ears (especially the vulgar ment of a hundred and twenty from

"Happiness." statesman of the hour.

pipe) and propose that men sup- the 2nd Batt, King's Own Scottish The second half of the pro- press their inclination to this

gramme was taken up by a Fairy Carrying the assumption fur-filthy habit during the 7 minutes

To Perform the Ceremony:

Peter," play, "Shock-Headed it from our intention to dis-ther, we are interested to know the journey lasts. (Even females

Lt. Col. F. Hayley Bell, D.S.O., which the young members of the hearten the millions of support- whether the Nationalist Govern-have occasionally been seen smok-

haviour in public of course tells of the Chinese Maritime Customs, skill and enthusiasm. ers of the Kuomintang in the ment will be removed from Nan-ing in the cars but such he- Commissioner for Kowloon district case presented with admirable The characters in the play will perform the unveiling cere hour of travail. Following the king to Peking. If not-because its own story).

I also strongly disapprove of mony. He is closely connected with were:

Shock-Headed Peter, H. Han- policy of impartiality which we Dr. Sun Yat-sen did decree Nan-

Harriett, E. Hilliard; have tried our best to maintain, king to be the capital-will the "shorts" being worn in the Peak Cathedral activities and he com-

Tram cars. Passengers clad in manded the 10th (service) bat-cock; we consider it our duty to "Christian General"-leaving Yen such indecent garments ought talion of the Queen's Regiment Johnny, B. Prosser, King Oberon, analyse the position now that Hsi-shan out of présent calcula- absolutely to be referred to the from August, 1917 in France, Italy A. Newhouse, Queen Titania, M world-wide attention has again tions acquiesce? Aspects of a coolie seats at the back of the and Flanders till the end of the Tod, Puck, K. Wolfe, Fairies, P. cars. Nothing is more revolting War and then also with the Army Tod, B. Hilliard, M. Wallace, and been drawn to the movement. race to get to Peking first were to a lady's sense of decency than of Occupation at Cologne. Colonel J. Newhouse; Elves, D. Sandes, First of all, we are unfavourably seen last year before the drive being seated next to one of these Hayley Bell is eminently fitted to D. Wallace, M. Frossor; and M. The sum of $65 was collected impressed by the signs of discord fizzled out. The desire to crush half naked men with their hairy perform the ceremony not only Sandes.

bony ugly knees exposed. The because of his ties with St. John's in this time of crisis. Generala-mutual foe has removed that wearing of shorts is nothing but and the Regiment, but also because for the good cause by the efforts

Still, the "Christian an outcrop of perversity and is a of his great knowledge of places in Hwang Fu, the Foreign Minister, element. has resigned because what in- General" has done little to show sickly desire to expose naked China where fluence he was supposed to have that his personal interest has parts of the body to the public served sixty-eight years ago,

eye just as are Ladies' too short had with Japanese politicians has been entirely submerged. We skirts and too short sleeves. If been found wanting. His dis- think of him as a Nationalist by men only knew how ugly and appearance from public affairs at accident rather than by design, ridiculous they look in this un- BANISHEE'S RETURN.

manly attire they would promptly this juncture is construed as evid-Hwang Fu's resignation may restore themselves to sanity and

ONLY ence of rival factions being at mean more influence for him again dress decently as do people

MONTHS FROM COLONY.. work when everybody is supposed in Nanking, through the succes-in other parts of the world and try to book like gentlemen. It is

HARD LABOUR AND BIRCH. to be uniting to show a common sion of Dr. C. T. Wang.. Hwang really significant for the moral front to Japan. As commander- Fu was not liked by the Canton-standard of the women in this

After serving a term of 12 in-chief of the allied Nationalist ese faction, which may have Colony that they over permitted

stealing, a Chinese was banished armies, Chiang Kai-shek has something to say, however. The grown up men to dress like school months' hard labour in 1926 for been singularly reticent. We re Cantonese Generals in Hankowboys and, thus make a caricature from the Colony for ten years on

of themselves, pa

February 10, 1927. He returned.

From day to day a series of half call' occasions of much less ask Nanking for instructions as I further object to dogs being a dozen questions, not

allowed to the seate in the cars before his banishment, term load dificult to aneway but not always long orations which gave some in Cheng Chien, the "hero" of Nan-aulance which apparently does Lieut. Col. F. Eaves, D.S.O., at ad simply solved as may be thought, not attract the attention of the the Central Magistracy this appear on this page. Answers are dication of what the Nationalistsking in March, 1927. Will they controllers, alth would do. Perhaps there is no obey if Nanking ordered Cheng Finally may I ask why is it morning. His Worship passed given on page mine.

sentence of nine months hard

1. Who was the first man to thing useful that he can say; but Chien's liberation? We think not. tolerated that the Chinese con: labour and 20 strokes of the birch.

troller dares to rush the passen-

demonstrate the theory of the silence at the moment has not. The Cantonese have carved out awers and address them, with

For the unlawful possession, en rainbow? done the Nationalist Government powerful sphere of influenco in "hurry up. If the Tram Com the waterfront, of six tasis of - 2. What countries furnish the any good. Even in Hong Kong, the south. Circumstances may pany would take care that the prepared non-Government opium, there has been at least one in make it easy for the "Christian Cars keep their time there would which was tied round bis waist,

be no necessity for hurrying up. Chinese was this morning fined stance of public denunciation of General" to do the same in the

Yours faithfully;

$500 by Lieut. Col. E Eayes him. And when it was at first north. It is just such practical,

D.3.0, or, in default, aix months'

ed to be confiscated.

accepted Japan's demands in full, territory which la the stumbling

Hong Kong May 25, 1928.

REMAINS

the 1st Battalion

FEW

of the little folks:

Wednesday's performance was a repetition of that given some time ago at Mr. C. L. Sandes" house, when $50 was raised for the M.C.L.

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