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TWO PARTIES

The

Pongging

China Mail

No. 27,152

CHANGE IN CHINESE AFFAIRS? SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT

Leftists May Return to Form Opposition

NO ACTIVE VOICE FOR THE PEOPLE YET

[From A Political Correspondent] Two-party Government, now so strictly prohibited by the shin- ing lights of the Nationalist Party, may become an accomplished fact in China in the reasonably near future. Groups in Nanking at the moment are sorting themselves out, and it is practically correct to say that, although there may be differences in versorial views, the politicians are all supporters of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, Hitherto there have been Conservatives, Moderates, and Rightists. Indications are not wanting that the whole lot will soon be described as Rightists, in Parliamentary opposition to the Leftists, the leaders of whom are still in exile.

Tendencies have been for the Nationalist Party to direct the National Government and thereby rule the people. The day is not yet when the people will have an active voice in affairs; but a two- party system will have the effect of maintaining a check on the ones in power.

an

AFTERMATH OF WAR

whereby

HONG KONG,

ESTABLISHED

1845

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1929. PRICE $3.00 Per Month.

MAJOR H. D. SEGRAVE HU TSUNG-TU'S ARMY AIR MAILS ALL OVER

KNIGHTED

HIS HOMECOMING

MIGHT HAVE DONE 240 MILES

AN HOUR IF

WILLING TO TRY AGAIN

London, Yesterday.

A knighthood has been confer- red on the racing motorist, Major H. D. Segrave.-Reuter.

Cherbourg, Yesterday. Major Segrave for whom a tri- umphal reception is awaiting in England. arrived here from Ameri- ca aboard the "Olympic," was delayed by fog.

which

Interviewed by Reuter, he said he is ready to attempt to improve his own motor speed record and will certainly do so if Captain Malcolm Campbell established new record in South Africa.

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Major Segrave added that the course at Daytona (Florida) was bad on March 11, otherwise he could have reached 240 miles an hour instead of 231.

A bouquet was presented to the politicians voted for autonomy Major Segrave, who then posed for the cameramen before re-sailing for the Kwangsi-ites in

No less

authority than a working arrangement Major-General Sir John Duncan, who brought out the Shaforce, says that what is now taking place in China is absolutely necessary and all for the benefit of unification which must come in some future

kral City, Wilay the leader of the Leftists.

time. Sir John was referring to the pessimistic views expressed in aome quarters and the fear that seemed to be entertained that civil war might break out again on a large; scale.

In short, the last civil war had the effect of eradicating the infu.! ence of the Kwangsi military group and bringing four important pro- vinces more closely under the domination of the Central Govern- ment in Nanking, in which the prime mover is Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, President of the State Council, Commander-in-Chief of all the Nationalist fighting forces, and ever the champion of unification.

Fear of Losing Jobs Long before the Kwangsi debacle, the majority of

ticians in Nanking who

poli-

for- the

merly co operated with Kwangsi-ites had begun to cringe | round Chiang Kai-shek, for fear of Josing their jobs.

There are and have been políti- cinna staunchly adhering to Chiang Kai-shek. These have now been joined by the protagonists of the Kwangsi faction. And it is neces- sary to understand how the Kwang- si faction, although it gave so little

Mc. Chen Kong-pah,

the pro- vinces and the Kwangsi-ites, by for England.---Reuter. their military power, kept the poli ticians in position in Nanking.

All this is now changed bezruse the Kwangsi faction is only

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GREAT AUDIENCE

shadow of what it was two months LLOYD GEORGE'S SPEECH TO.

ago. The main factors, remaining:

In the military world are Chiang Kai-shek and Feng Yu-hsiang, beat known as the "Christian General."

Did Him an Injustice?.

THE LIBERALS

ELECTIONEERING WORDS

London, Yesterday. It is problematical whether the "The Tories and the Socialists "Christian General" did intend to must scrap their dud ammunition

disunion," try conclusions with Chiang Kai- about

declared Mr. shek in Haukow last week and was Lloyd George (the Liberals' lead- prevailed upon not to do so, or whe-er) after referring to Earl Grey's ther, alternatively, he had the best speech.

motive all along and Chiang Kai- Mr. Lloyd George was address- shek did him an injustice by susing a mass demonstration of pecting him. But, if the "Christian Liberals in the Free Trades Hall, General" is to remain loyal to Manchester, whence the speech Chiang Kai-shek and his decision in was relayed to 28 towns, 1,500 Nanking, I can be taken for grant- miles of telephone being retained ed that the "Christian General" will for the purpose. want to have a good deal to say in Nanking.

It is estimated that there were 100,000 listeners. This is the

Be it noted, therefore, that either greatest political audience ever he or his nominees already cecupy addressed by a single speaker in some of the highest posts in Nan-England-Reuter, king, also that Dr. C. T. Wang, the Foreign Minister, who takes the credit for the advantageous settle- ment of the Tsinan Incident with

Mr. Kan Nai-kwong. another Leftist politician.

Japan, is one of the "Christian General's" proteges.

But the "Christian General” is not satisfied just to have a few random. If he is to work as a col- league, he wants at least to be head of his own political party.

And that is why, at very regular intervals, the "Christian General" keeps on reminding China that some' of her ablest sons are being kept out of public affairs. He is always egitating for the recall of Mr. Wang Ching-wel, that brilliant leader of the Leftists, who was extreme but clever enough not to be convicted by the masses of the Red taint.

For Better, For Worse The "Christian Goneral" does not mind if Mr. Wang and his friends- some of whom can be seen in the accompanying photos are. pro- Russian. He is that himself! But bé is cognisant of their enmity to- ward the Chiang Kai-shek group and, accordingly, their usefulness to him in preserving à balance in Nanking.

To avoid

breach a to Nanking, commanded such a the "Christian General," Chiang strong and influential following in Kai-shek must needs acquiesce Nanking Chiang Kai-shek has not in recalling Wang Ching-we been consistent. The Kwangsi-ites and his colleagues, and also seats have, and remarkably so in their in their toking their antagoniara to the Radicals, Fx in the Nationalist Party and pro- tremists, Pinks and Reds. Most of bably in the National Government as the politicians in Nanking wanted wells the official opposition, for to keep out the Extremists. And better or for worse of the country. one way of doing so was to come to possibly for better.

a supporter of Mr. Wang.

with

RUDELY SHOCKED

TROTSKY'S HOPES ABOUT GERMANY

HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY

been

Constantinople, Yesterday. News of the German Govern- ment's refusal to allow him to enter Germany rudely shocked M. Trotsky, whose hopes had buoyed up by the efforts of many highly placed sympathisers in Germany, although he had not been aware that the Soviet Gov- ernment has informed the German Government that his presence in Germany would not be favourably received by the Soviet.

Trotsky Is busy writing his au- tobiography, which will be pub- lished in certain American and German periodicals-Reuter.

¡HOSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE

BEEN ADVOCATING BRIGHTER SOCCER

GIVES UP?

KWANGSI DEBACLE

PURSUED BY NANKING NAVY UP THE YANGTSZE

NEW MINISTRY APPOINTED

Shaal, Yesterday..

CHINA!

SUN FO'S SCHEME

AMERICAN INTEREST IN NEW PROGRAMME

"Your Eyes Are Safe With

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IS THAT SO?

Thoughts Terse, Perverse-and Worse.

That walk along "The Road to NATIONAL GOVT.'S $10,000,000 | Dover" was a perfectly enjoyable

one?

Nanking, To-day.

How about another walk to-night along the same Road?

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The State Council of the Na- It is reported that General Hu

tional Government of China has Tsung-tu, who is commanding the Kwangsi retreat up the Yangtsze appointed Mr. Sun Fo, the Minis-

The "sneezer" in the piece has from Hankow, is in complicationster of Railways, as President of because his army has refused to the China National Aviation Cor been inundated with sneeze pre fight the pursuing Nationalists and poration, which has been capitalis-ventatives and cares during the is likely to turn over to the Nankinged by the National Government at week. That won't prevent things

Mex $10000,000 to develop, com going sreezingly to-night. mercial aviation and air mails all over China.

Future radio programmes are to The organisation of the Cor-conclude with "Shut Up" instead poration is considered to be the of "Close Down." first move of Mr. Sun Fo's gigan- tic aviation programme.--Reuter.

faction-British Navai Wireless.

National Defense

Nanking, To-day. ́-

A mandate announces that owing. to the importance of the Navy in relation to national defence, the

STILL FINE

"N. E. winds, moderate; fine" is the forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-morrow, for Hong Kong, the south coast of Kwangtung and Formosa Chan- nel.

At 9.59 a.m. to-day the Ob servatory reported:Pressure is highest over South China and Tonkin. The northern depres-, sion has entered the Sea of Japan; that near the Bonins yesterday has alled up. Moderate monsoon will con- tinue over, the Wirth China Sea.

National Government has decided to appoint a Ministry of the, Navy with Admiral Yarg Shou-chwang (at present Commander-in-Chief) as Minister, and Vice-Admiral-Chen Shao-kuan (Commanding the Yang- taze Flotilla) as Vice-Minister

Reuter.

The Pursuit

Nanking, Yesterday. | The Government naval forces reached Strasi yesterday-Reuter.

In the pursuit of the defeated Kwangsi forces up the Yangtaze River, the Nationalist Navy ia do ing more than the and forces. Shasi is 287 mes above. Hankow.]

To Detour

Hankow, Yesterday.

It is reported that the retreating Kwangai troops passed brough lchang.

It is stated that they will make a circuit of Hunan province, which

THE "HERALD"

To-morrow's "Sunday Hera'd' will again he brimful of interest, with all the usual features, news, sports reports, art supplement, cables, etc. Be sure to read it. It is ex- cellent value for 10 cents.

is staunchly pro-Government, cut through the south-east corner of Szechuan and homeward via Kwei- chow. Reuter.

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Pilots from U.S.A.

Shanghai. To-day. It is understod that the Curtis Robertson Airplane Co. of St. Louis (U.S.A:) is financing the China National Aviation Corpora tion to the extent of Gold $2,000,- 000, for the importation of 40 'planes and pilots to inaugurate air services in all parts of China. -Beuter.

BATHING BEACHES

OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC ON MAY 1

WHAT THE CHARGES ARE

-Four bathing beaches for use of the general public will be opened by the Government on May 1, the charges per person for admission being:-

Tai Wan Bay, Kowloon: 10 cents, Hong Kong Yacht Club: 10 cents.

North Point. adjoining the Royal

Kennedy Town: 5 cents. Repulse Bay: 20 cents.

COUNCIL VACANCY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO

NOMINATE MEMBER-

MEETING ON FRIDAY

It is announced that a general meeting of members of the Gen- eral Chamber of Commerce will be held on Friday to nominate a mem ber of the Chamber for the Legis- lative Counel during the absence from the Colony of the Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes.

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Reporting that а Chinese "bobby" was charged with being a deserter, the "Telegraph" and "post" both inform us that "all the

prisoner could state in reply to the charge was that he had taken French leave?"Suggested notice to be painted outside the Police Trainier School: Ici Francaia!

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"Rain, rain go to Spain And never come back again."

Many Kowloon and Hong Kong. residents are said to have taken abode temporarily in Shatin. The. object of such a move is apparently because they wish to be near the Shing-mun River.

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In the Somerset Light Infantry annual sports meeting held on Saturday last, E/CpE Champion won the 440 yards in 62 secal ...... It must have been won at a champion pace!

Kowloon also is rather short of water, and it is ruraoured that the soldiers stationed at Shamshuipo use a good amount folk were always under the impres- sion that the Tommies proferred something less watery.

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but some

The most popular song at the

Mr. W. D.. Fiddes Wilson, Clerk moment is "It ain't goan to rain of the Course. met Major no more"

... so the waste of good Christopher Willson. Clerk of the water in most people's houses goes Court and Magletrate, yesterday. on as merrily as before.

They hope to meet again on Mon- day morning..

According to the "Daily Press," General Chen Ming-shu will "be able to walk in a walk."-And to trot in a trot and canter in a canter.

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- Notice is hereby given to the Acting Hon. Captain Superintendent of Police that at 12.30 p.m., to-day,

since he took a document from the minutes had elapsed fully 4.320 possession of a certain scribe on the understanding that he was "borrow- ing it for one minute."

Yesterday's "Morning Post" de- clares that the Chess Club prizes

"Vegsels "new to the port" have will be presented "some time next week, probably on Friday, March been coming in "thick and fast" 19.-It must really make a "move" squeaks the "S.CM.P"Must have to keep abreast of the times, un-mixed them up with the mosquitoes! Jess its calendar is in "pawn."

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of the times

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No. 13 on

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According to the "Daily Press"

Some

at St. General Chen Ming-shu has been Stepher's College sports were very advised by the doctora "not to walk Quick indeed!

on his injured leg for about a week."-When he drea etart to the calendar was walk in a "walk" he'd be advised to ignored by the lucky-and unleave the injured limb in bed. lucky!-folk who departed Home by to-day's P. and O. steam er.

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Our Correspondent at the Front writes: The Asiatic Petroleum Co.'s supply station at Ta'po is in working order and passing motor

ists are thus able to fill their re- quirerients at all times. The pre- sence of the station ensures a con- tinuous supply of "Yau" for the wheels of the city's garbage carte when the Clown Agents decide to also fuel to ship them out and

peh provincial posts, the most im- portant being that of General Liu Chih, his former secretary, whom he proposes as Chairman of the start up the Garbage Incinerator Provincial Government. He also when erected. wises to nominate candidates for the Ministries of Finance and Education.-Reuter.

New Commissioner

Hankow, Yesterday.

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Sensational heading in the "S.C.M. Post" (or the "Telegraph,” which amounts to the same thing): Destroyer Cuts Cargo Poat Clean in Two."-If it had been cut in three it would not have been clean, but dirty!

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The "light literature” of many of the boys of to-day is.... cigarette paper.

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Great Thought from yesterday's. "Morning Post":

An ordinary rehearas-not a dress rehearsal-is infinitely more Intriguing in many instances than the polished plav.—E. L. - Neatly finished off!

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The Magic Lanterns reading "Dangerous Crossing" in the vicinity of the Railway Crossings rave received a new coat of Bri tannia Red, and all they now re- The new Commissioner of Forquire is a lamp to place inside in eign Affairs for Hupeh is Mr. L order to keep the boobs amused, high-brow gatherings which deter- Fang, who was lately holding the It is learned that General Feng same post at Changsha (for Hunan Yu-hsiang wished to make province).-British Naval Wire- nominations for some of the Hu-less.

[Ichang is 83 miles above Shast, or 370 miles from Hankow.)

Feng's Desires

;

Shanghai, Yesterday.

Brighter Soccer

NOW THIST THIS BRAVE (?) FELLOW

HAS STARTED

THE BALL

OF SOCCER !

FASHIONS ROLLING,

・WE MAY

HAD THEIR

WISH GRATIFIED

LAST A GOALKEEPER KEPT GOAL WEARING SAT A LINEN COLLAR AND BLACK TIE A VERY

WIDE

FIELD IS

NOW OPEN

•TO THOSE

Whe WANT TO BE

ORIGINAL

GOAL KEEPERS

OFTEN COMPLAIN OF THE COLD DURING

THE

WINTER MERE

THIS RETO

NEVER HAPPEN

TET SEE WASP WAISTS AND

MUTTON SLEEVES IN THE FUTURE

OR SHORTER ONE'S

LONGER JERSEYS

CIAO IN MATEM FIR COATS

WITH LONGER, SHORTS,

THEY COULD SLEEP PEACEFULLY.

OR BOTH VÉRY

SMALL IF I SHOULD Ssang

•KHOWING FULL WELL

THAT A LOT OF THE PRESKAT PAY FORWARDE "WOULD NEVER DREAM OF PISTURBING

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to utilise 50 un- it was decided cultivated padi felds as a ra

Reminds us that at one of those

mine the destiny of the University, At the last meeting of the the question of a degree in forestry Urban District Council at Taipo was being discussed. There seemed to be solid backing for the view that an insufficient number of aspirants course in opposition to the Fan- would be attracted. But the sug ling Hunt, but the Kowloon-Can-gested innovation received a left- ton Railway have declined to grant handed benediction from a profes- excursion rates to any point South sorial misanthrope. "T think," he of Fanling.

said. "that the majority of my students could qualify for the degrée,

Editor's Note:-Fetter buy a of B.F." grave for this kerl:

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Readers of a morning paper were to-day confronted with the follow

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A vacancy will shortly occur in the department of the Water An- thority for a gentleman to perform the duties of rain maker; applicants For Sale, Piano, in good must be between the ages of 13 and condition, 4. equal wheels. 93, and have had previous experi- weather Apron and Canopy,ence of "dry" areas; applications Price $40.

must be accompanied by photos of The instrument is said to be ter vaccination marks and testimonials fectly docile and very fond of children.

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The "Empress of Asia” seems to have been converted into a Graf Zeppelin, or something of the sort.

of guaging rain guages; preference given to relatives of umbrella and waterproof manufacturers.

To "Constant Traveller-There's

Although she arrived at Vancouver Hittle or no difference between a bus

on April 6 the "S.C.M. Post yes and a blunderbus in Kowloon. terday published a list of passengers

from Hong Kong on the same vessel

on April 10.

One of the current topics is still

the projected combine between the Hong Kong Electric and the China Everybody will be in the swim Light and Power concerns.--The shortly the arrangements for the latter is said to be in a Brown study opening of the bathing beaches are over the terme announced.

Whispered that the blinking Local Boy Scouts scout the iden Beacon ran away before the first of forgetting the scouting activities

of Assistant Scoutmaster Blaada.

shower of rain came downl