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HONG KONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1928. -PRICE, $3.00 Per Month,

MR. JOCK MCCUBBIN ELECTION FERMENT IN AMERICA'S “CAREER” MR. CHURCHILL AS

FETED

SOCCER DINNER

CLANS GATHER TO BID FARE- WELL TO SPORTSMAN

22 YEARS OF FOOTBALL

[By "Raver"]

ENGLAND

"MUD SLINGING ” POSTERS AND PAMPHLETS AT TAVISTOCK

A "TORY TRICK"

London, Yesterday. Unusual Interest la being taken in

DIPLOMATISTS

NEXT MARCH

TO RESIGN OR NOT TO RESIGN ?

PRES. COOLIDGE'S VIEWS

Washington, Yesterday,

TRADE UNIONIST

JOINS UP

"WINSTON" AS “BRICKLAYER" MEMBER

· AMUSING INCIDENT

London, Yesterday. As a sequel to an agreement 22

Mr. Winston Churchill, Chancellor At Lane Crawford's inst evening the Tavistock by-election, caused by out of 28 career" diplomatists will of the Exchequer, has become a football officials and representa- the death of Major Kenyon Slaney, not follów,precedent and resign next trade-unionlat tives of all Clubs in the Colony Polling takes place to-morrow. March when the Presidential term gathered in force to bid farewell to Mr. Jock McCubbin, for the last

The candidates are:--Conserva- tive, Brig. General W. D. Wright; 22 years an active niaver and off- Liberal, Lleut. Commander R. T.

Fletcher: Labour, Mr. R. Davies.

rial of the Hong Kong F.C.

Mr. Dver. President of the Hong Kong F.C., and of the Hong Kong F.A. was in the chair, annported hu Dr. Kotewoll And Mr. Ormiston representatives of the

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COOLIDGE'S MESSAGE THE FLYING SPEED

RECORD TO CHINA

LINER HOVES-TO

RED LEAFLETS FOUND IN HONG KONG

ANTI-BRITISH ROT !

PAPERS PICKED UP IN STREET ON NATIONAL DAY

DOUBLE 10 FESTIVALSTILL HOLDS GOOD

DARCY GREIG FLIES MORE CHIANG KAI-SHEK SPEAKS ON THE REVOLUTION

THAN 310 M.P.H.

· NOT SUBSTANTIATED BY FACT LONDON CONFUCIANS' LUNCH

Nanking, To-day..

London, Yesterday, Hundreds of inflammatory hand- In his final practice fight in bills were thrown by an unknown The Nationalist Covernment of China has received a message from Supermarine Napier genplane 36,-in person Into Queen's-road Central which he hopes to break the Italian, from the upper floors of China President Coolidge of the U. S. A Major. Bernardi's, flying speed re- Building at about eight o'clock laat During the summer vacation he through Mr. E. S. Cunningham cord, Flight-Lieutenant Darcy Greig night, a number being secured by

the Police. of office expires.

at Shanghai), put up a speed estimated at more, helped to build a house on his (Consul-General

The literature purports to be than 310 miles an hour. at Calshot"

issued by the Delegates' Executive Fres. Coolidge declared that Minis- eatate at Westerham, laying the which reads:-

this afternoon. bricks himself.

"Convoy to the chairman of the

Bernardi's record is 318 miles Committee of the Kwangtung Pro- Mr. Churchill, as a bricklayer, has Government Coutell of the Nation an hour.

vincial Branch of the Communist:

alist Government the President's cordial felicitations on this anniver Isary of the proclamation of the

Chinese Republic."

tera and Ambassadors of the United are primarily the States aboard The constituency is very wide- personal representatives of the Pre- spread, and includes rural Dartmoor sident of the United States and ne- and the industrial northern ontskirts

cessarily expressing his views,

of Plymouth with strong. Liberal though conveyed through the State traditions for keenness and fight, Department, and it was only natural Army and Navy Sports Boards.and which the Liberals describe as the that they should resign at the ex- many others.

"dirtiest mud-slinging since the war, piration of the Presidential term After the loyal toast had been This is shown by the fact that both whether they are "career" men or honoured the Chairman rounded Sir Wm. Jayneon-Hicks and Mr. the health of their nonular guest Lloyd George have addressed the political appointees.

Pres. Coolidge indicated that he and paid a tribute to his career. electora.

Mr. Ralston, who seronded. gave, The Liberals are very indignant, regarded the suggestion only as a the company some narticularly in regarding the publication on the eve recurrence of the dispoaltion on the teresting details and statistics of of the pell of a manifesto headed part of Government officials to “MË."M»C«bbin's career and that of "Liberal Call," signed by three ad- constitute themselves a self-perpe

the Hong Kong F.C.

herents of the "Devon National tuating body destined to withstand

?

A

very bright musical pro- Liberal Council," declaring that the replacement of any of its mem- gramme was interspersed with the the only issue is between Constitu- bers and contrary to the spirit of many, and tionalism and Socialism, and appeal American laws and the American sneeches, which were when Mr. McCubbin rose in ranly ing to the electors to vote Conser- constitution, Reuter's American It was evident that the sneaker vative.

was very much impressed with the

The Liberal headquarters replied kind feeling displayed towards him with posters and pamphlets de-

by all.

Handsome Souvenir

nouncing the "Tory Trick"

By coincidence, as the Cheltenham Conservative victory was announced

Mr. McCubbin thanked the Hong at the Conservative Conference so Kone F.A. for a very handsome the Tavistock result will be announe- Bouvenir consisting, of ivory and ed shortly before Mr. Lloyd George

silver, suitably engraved. also a makes his big speech at the Liberal

Service.

SNEAK THIEF

HOW A COOLIE LOST HIS SAVINGS

A pitiful story of, how an earth coolic, who had gone without his mid-day meal for the past five months and generally denied him.

"The Bricklayer.

As the Cunard liner “Aquitania" Party of China. That it is "Red," was steaming up the Solent as Greig there is no doubt. It is also anti- was about to start Calshot Air Sta British and includes a number of tion sent a wireless message to the untrue atatements. liner asking her to reduce speed. As in usual with propaganda of Congratulatory messages havo The captain at once ordered "slow this kind, the persons in author- also been received from the Nether-speed" and the "Aquitania" was ity in China are made the object of lands Minister, the French Charge practically hove to, while Greig made ravings which are not substantiated de Affaires and the German Charge, his flight. After one more fight, if by facta.

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek (Presi- ¡d'Affaires 'at Peking-Reuter

the weather conditions continue · fa-

ourable, Greig will make his offi- dent of the Government Council) cial attempt on the record. British and Marshal Li Chal-eum (head, of Wireless Service.

the Kwangtung Government, who is at present in Nanking) are made the objects of special attacks

Revolutionary Unity

Nanking, To-day. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, in a message to the people of China, points out that while the Northern ENGLAND TO CAPE Expedition has been completed with success, the Revolution remains to be achieved "for our nationa!! preservation, and to reach the goal of independence and liberty we must have unity in revolutionary thought throughout the entire coun- try" :

CAPT. HOPE HELD UP BY HEAVY RAINS

AT WADY HALFA....

subject of an address in the public | library to k

The Nanking Incident They aro described as the repre- sentatives of the "powerful bour- geols" and "property-owning classes." The wording of the leaf- lets continues:

"To deceive others, they (Chiang Kai-shek and Li Chai-aum) are using the opportunity of the Double Ten Festival to celebrate completion of unification and thereby conceal their quarrels with. each other."

Khartum, Yesterday. Capt. Hope is now at Wady Marshal Chiang suggests the Halfa en route to England, after development of a strong national returning unexpectedly, from Mala- physique, preservation of the an- kal, where he was held up for cfent virtues of China, increase of a week as heavy rains. made the scientific knowledge in order to landing ground at Mongalls, which Such action, the Reds say, is not d'acard foolish and superstitious was to have been the next stop to only cheating but also debases all chenue from his old Club. to be Conference at Yarmouth.

the people of China! Furthermore, devoted to an object earmarked bvj

Liberal Statement

gelf the mere necessities of life to since, been the subject of many poli- bellets, and thorough acquaintance Capetown unsafe.-Reuter.

with the new culture of the world

It makes laughter of all the depart the recipient. A pleasant incident]

ed herces of the Revolution. followed. Dr. Katewall, rising on'

Liberal beadquarters, in a state save $28, which he intended to send [tical cartoons.”

Now Mr. Lane, Mayor of Batter so as to facilitate national and so-

Exception) is taken to China's behalf of the South China Athletic ment, say that the so-called Devon to his family in the country,

London Celebration #fra

terms of settlement with the Association and the Chinese Ath Council, mentioned in the Tavistock and was robbed of all his savings gen, has invited air, Churchill join cial progress. Reuter.

United States of America and Melection is in no many connected last evening, was told to Mr. R. E the Amalgamated Union Building Association asked

Lindsell at the Central Magistracy Trade Workers and Mr. Churchill,

London, Yesterday?

Peking's filuminations with Braid of the Nanking with the Liberal Party, McCubbin's acceptance on behalf The Chairman of the Council ad- this morning.

who incidentally took a lending part

Peking, Yesterday. Incident, also to the conclusion of the Chinese Clubs mentioned," mits that it is not connected with! Evidence given by the coolle was in suppressing the general strike Sir Francis Younghusband pro- and nise the whole copimunity of

that when he finished work last of two years ago has appreciated the sided at a lunch of 90 guests given Peking was roused at 6 a.m. by of new Commercial Treaties because a salute of a hundred gune fired, goods of the other contracting na- Chinese fanthallers, of a handsome- Liberal members of the confer- evening, he went, after dark, to humour of the idea and consented, by Mr. Chen Huan-chang, Presi-

dent of the Confucian Association to usher in the "Double Tenth.” tion "cannot be made to pay more ly-engraved Chinese, casket, paʼa' ence at Yarmouth declare that the bathe in the nullah near the public to become member of the Union.

At 7 a.m. General Yen Hai-shan taxes than Chinese gooda.” Mi Lane, in a letter to Mr. of China, In celebration of the au-

niversary of Confucius' birth.' mark of the esteem and respect organisation does not exist and that mortuary. He left his clothing

reviewed the troops, and munas with which Mr. McCubbin, affec- three of the signatories in the mant with the money on the steps lead Churchill said:

The guests included Sir Francis, meetings and processions continued tionately known in Football parl-, festo are well-known Conservations.ing to the nullah.

Aglen, Sir Dennison Roas, Sir throughout the day with much en- ance as "Grandfather" amongst the Reuter. Chinese, was regarded by them..

Valentine Chirol, and the Persian, thusiasm but perfect order.

General Yen Hsi-shan" gave a re- and Chinese Ministers.

letic

Chinese Tribute

Dr. Kotewall tributed the excel-1 lent pioneer work of Mr. McCubbin. his value to the Young Chinese sportsmen by encouragement and] example and their regret at his departure.

the official party.

U.S. COMBINE

TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING G. $200,000,000

PICTURES AND RAILROAD

New York, Yesterday.

" FAIR"

N, E. winds, moderate, fair, la the forecast until noon to-day.

A freak anticyclone has formed central to the north of the Yang- tze Valley.

Modorate to fresh monacon may be expaced along the S.E. coast of China and over the N. China Bea.

The Chinese Government is ac- cused of intentions to hand back the British Concessions at. Hankow and Kinklang, which were restored to China.

In a long oration, Mr. Chen Huan- ception to foreign diplomats at 11 in practice, the Communists say, the Chinese Government has accept- chang welcomed the fact that the a.m.

In addition to electric illuminated "Imperialist Japan's sending wost was learning to know Con-

tions this evening, the shopkeepers troops to Shantung.".. displayed lanterns, and a monster The pamphlet points out that even fucius better.

The Chinese Minister, in reply, lantern parade was held former anit-Nationalists like Gen- It is noteworthy that in addition eral Yen Hai-shan, ex-Premier Tuan said that ""Young China" would never overthrow Confucianism.to such Inscriptions as "Long live Chi-Jul, General Chang Hsueh-

Reuter.

General As Host

Tongshan, Yesterday. At an official luncheon in Tong shan' to-day, In honour of China's National Day, at which both for- eigners and Chinese were present, General Poi Chung-hsi delivered a

China," "Support the Kuomintang," Hang and General Yang Yu-ting "Complete the Revolution," many have become "leading persons in Na- lanterns are inscribed "Abolish ex-tionalist China.” orbitant taxes" and "Reduce the army."-Reuter,

The Exhortations

"Will Improve" Whilst he was bathing, a man sneaked up and, snatching his "It is needless for me to say clothing, ran off with it. Wrap was aware you would not be auffi ping himself with a piece of cloth which he had with him to use as a towel, the coolle gave chase and raised the alarm as he ran. A clansman of the coolle who had just then arrived at the nullah to bathe, joined in the chase, and the accused Mr. P. J. Wodehouse, with

was eventually arrested near the breezy reminiscences of "his own'

Taiping Theatre, but neither the G. $200,000,000 is involved in an-clothing nor the money was found recalled former football career, players of the time of Looker (now vilier colossal amalgamation, in the

In his possession. an M.P.). Low and Bonnar. moving picture. industry, Warner The coolle's clansman said that Brothers are obtaining control of when a District Watchman came Followed genial Mr. Ormiston. Vitaphone Corporation, Stanley along after accused was caught, be with added memories of former Company of America and First (accused) at first denied that he days. Mr. Ormiston, incidentally. National Pictures.

was the thief, but when he was clently competent to carry on the was largely responsible for the At the same time Van Sweringen struck by the watchman, he admit work of a fully qualified bricklayer successful function held last night.Brothers have unexpectedly pur- ted and said that he had thrown but I think, as time passes, you will speech in which he emphasised the Long live the National Govern, militarists.

Players' Views There was a distinct Scottish at Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh Rail- tuary during the chase.

chased a majority holding of the the clothing down near the mor- improve your craftmanship in a necessity of co-operation between ment," was the toast proposed by From a printing point of view, the similar manner to those who have Chinese and foreigners in re-or- Commissioner Wun Sz-king at the handbills are well executed. Ten mosphere when the Rev. Alexander road: The deal opens up a poɛ-j

All the parties were led to the entered the Trade Union Govern- ganising industry and commercial official reception attended by Con- accusations against Chiang Kai-shek paid his tribute to their guest and sibility of immediate and extensive spot by the accused but the cloth-ment Adult Apprenticeship Scheme enterprise and the general welfare sular oficials and foreign military and Li Chal-sum appear in one the Services tributes' were com- grouping of certain railways in the Ing could not be found.

We do not expect you to spend very of all concerned-British Naval, officers at the Bureau of Foreign column. To "balance" this, ten ex-

Affairs this morning.

ortations appear in the next column, Wireless. pleted by Commander Biron both Eastern states.-Reuter's American

much time at your training, parti- speakers being in very happy vein, | Service.

The District Watchman said that cularly in view of the position you Note: General Fel Chung-ha! The extensive programme includ-in an exactly similar position. Some, immediately he came up the ac- bold in His Majesty's Government, commanded the expedition against ed a military review at Lunghwa of these exortations are cused admitted his guilt but, when British Wireless Service. preased by the Magistrate, witness admited that he had to strike the BUILDING HIS OWN COUNTRY aceused to get the truth out of him. Witness added: "I did not strike him much."

"Jim" Stewart voiced the play-

ers tribute to their old clubmate RUSSIAN STUDENTS

and Mr. H. K. Lee and Captain)

Austin, M.M., M.C., R.A., of Chin- SENTENCES AT THE MOSCOW

*. · TRIAL

esc

Athletic Federation

and the Hong Kong Referees' Association respectively, each referred with pleasure to Mr. Cabbin's connec tion with their particular Interests

in Hong Kong football circles, and regret at his departure..

Pleasant Items

Mr. "Pryde, hon, sec, H.K.F.C. and Mr. Hollands, hon. Bac...] H.K.F.A., concluded the official| speakers, and Mr. McCubbin re- ceived a big, ovation on rising, final-

SOVIET RETALIATION

How To Get The Truth?

Accused who entered a complete denial to the charge, said, in reply Moscow, Yesterday. to the Magistrate, that he admit

were acquitted-Router.

COAL TRAINS RESUME

HOUSE

Laying. Bricks

Westerham, Kent

the Northerners.1:

Shanghai En Fete

Shanghai, Yesterday. "Long live the Republic of China.

In fact, the propagandists allege, Chiang Kai-shek and Li Chai-sum are "worse reactionaries against Re- volutionary China" than the former

and three huge mass meetings in Push down Imperialistic rule. the native city at which patriotic Confiscate property and banks of Banquet at Canton National Day and the birthday speeches were delivered. There foreigners (in China).

Overthrow, the present, militarist were numerous processions while of Confucius were celebrated with aeroplanes circled over the native Nationalist Party and Government much enthusiasm in Canton yester efty, at intervals throughout the day day. Flags were seen everywhere and, at night, the electric light and dropped eulogistic handbills.

Seldom has the native populace decorations wore very nicely ashown auch enthusiasm on

national holiday. The crowds of

Form the Labourers, Pessants'

[ and Solillers (Soviet) Government"

An eight-hours' day and increase of wages, etc.

Confiscate all land belonging to Improve the condition of the sol- Abolish all taxes and levies; cen- tralise taxation.

·Co-operate with all non-property owning classes of the world and ally with Soviet (Russia).

HORAN INCIDENT

THE AMERICAN JOURNALIST

The trial of the counter revoluted he

Not yet content, it seems, with ranged tionary students organisation was to the Watchraar because he the very adequats proofs of his re- The Consular Body called on pleasure sockers which thronged the property-owning classes. Club de Recreio was represented known as the Kuban Agricultural which he gave me, which I could markable versatility which he has Government House and were met by the streets by day and night have by their Chairman, Mr. de Rocha, Institute has resulted in Sindarov-not stand, I was willing to admit already given a soldier, Journalist, Mr. Chu Chao-hala, Commissioner been festive but completely peace- diers; let them have land and work. who stated the pleasure afforded sky, leader of the accused being

anything," he added.

politician, statesman artist, and of Foreign Affairs. The Commis able. So far no disturbances, have! him and his Club, to be associated sentenced to 10 years Imprleon-"Nothing To Say historian-Mr. Winston Churchill is stoner of Customs and the Postal been reported. Remeras

ment, three others to 4 years while with the evening's proceedings. 8 received light sentences. Several The Maglatrate was told that now trying his "prentice hand at Commissioner also attended. In Ceremony at Nanking

the evening a banquet was served |

Nanking, Yesterday: when charged at the Police Station, bricklaying!

The ceremony of the Inaugura- accused did not deny the charge, At least it was & prentice hand for foreign visitors. A Chinese but merely said I have nothing the other day when he laid his brat play was performed at night. tion of the State Council of the to say brick, but now he would insist, no At 11 am a gun was fired and National Government opened at 8 Mr. Lindsell'convicted the accus doubt and he dellow workers ceru military review was held at the am, after three bows to the portrait Chinwangtao, Yesterday, led on the statement which he falny frankly declare that it is a Eastern parade ground by General of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen and The eltuation In the Tongshan had made to the police, remarking practised one

Tang Sai-tsang, commander of the the mading of his will by Marshal ly to thank all and sundry who mining area is quiet. Kallan Min-that if he had really been innocent A few weeks ago Mr. Chu

hill City Garrison. At the same time Chiang Kai-sheh which was follow- had honoured him in such aing Administration coal trains re- he would have denied the charge was seized with a desire to

guns were fired by the warships in ed by three minutes silence. sporting manner. ·

t. Aeroplanes flew round the Messrs. Li Shih-teeng, Chang sumed running, this afternoon to Enstead of just saying. have house on his own

ham. He chose site adje gardener's cottage, which gives hard

100 to the road less Slow his residence,

Continge

As in all functions of this kind Chinwangtao, following suspension nothing to say!!! there were many pleasant items owing to the war between the Na-tically an admission of guff besides the main ones of the oven-tionalists and the Northerners, Bentence of four weeks': Ing and Mr. Howells, on plano and British Naval Wireless,

labour was passed.

ukelele, soothed the ́ssvage

breasts."". Messrs. Bishop, in stir

song, Smith, Scott, Murray,

SMALL FIRE!

Stó-and-Johnstone, the pntertainment, and at the conclu- -- Excitement was

the latest musical hit sion:“Auja Lang Syne) was given. Ing tin

Laza Jock McCubbin's farewell will be ta

remembered In the Colony, was in the

fully to and he will take pleasing memories and Forest evening's with him.

Hittle if any damage

port.

STILL IN FRANCE SH

CONSIDERATION OF FACTS Paris, Yesterday.

Me city, and dropped leafleta of: Ching-klang and Wu Tzs-bul ad- The departure of the American"

Makwe ministered the oath of

to on variety of colours.

bo

ected at the Chiang Kai-shek and hie

Pallada.~ were Central Garden. The photo of the Chiang Kai-shek then pled

late Dr. Sun Yat-sen was placed on loyalty and obedience of himsel

Yat-sen

plat

Order

and It

and his colleagues to teachi

of thousands

in: Central Garden

Sacrifices were

by the stuc

Confuciu

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djourns

Harold Horang kas

postponed till M

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