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No. 27,307 HONG KONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1929.
CHINA EN FETE
HOW HONG KONG CELEBRATED "TEN TEN":
FEASTS AND "FLAGS
A Happy People Rejoice On Republic Day
MEMORIES OF 1911
Yesterday China was en fete. In Hong Kong the spirit of gaiety and friendship animated the streets, which echoed with laughter and the music of fiddles and the songs of the singing girls.
From the fairy-like Lee Gardens, where hundreds crowded the theatres and side shows, to West Point-Hong Kong's "China Town"
came the sounds of revelry.
But 'had they forgotten the Day's significance? We do not think so, for pictures of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Re- public, were to be found everywhere, and behind the laughter was the memory of that eventful day forever marked on the Calendar as the "Double Ten.",
ALL SHOPS CLOSED
Never has China's National Day, coloured Interns been celebrated so thoroughly in evidence Hong Kong, says a Chinese resident of 30 years in the Colony. This, of course, was due to, the fact of it being a bank holiday-after con- siderable agitation for a few years. In Canton, every shop had to be closed but a few were open in Hong Kong as even is the case at China New Year.
Chinese vessels in port, varying from steamers to launches and the thousands of small craft in the har- bour, were "dressed" for the day.
A feature of the flags on land was the proportion of those af Bri- tain flying side by side with the Nationalist banner.
Celebrations at West Point Restaurants at West Point and
Dr. Sun Yat-sen
were
much
in
attractive de- mainland
were
Night Scenes By far the most corations on the those at the Majestic and Po Hing Theatres 021 Nathan-road which caused large admiring crowds to col- lest throughout the day.
The throng in the evening was so large outside these theatres thut traffic had difficulty in getting through and all vehicles had to move at a slow pace.
The decorations were, of course, at their best at night, when the whole were lit up with small vari- coloured electric bulbs.
Flags and Lanterns
The Yaumati ferry launches were all "dressed up" with flags which Auttered gaily in the breeze as they steamed across the harbour on their usual trips. Many of the native craft also had flags and red paper decorations whilst some lit lanterns: at night..
LOCAL FUNCTIONS
Mr. Southorn Entertained by Compradore
After attending the semi-offcial function in the Chinese Merchants' Club on
the 5th floor of China- building, H.E. the Officer Admini- tering the Government (the Hon.) Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.) was prevailed upon by members of the Committee of, the Compradores' Association, whose premises are in
FIRED AT BY A
DESPERADO
CHASE IN PYJAMAS
Jordan-road, Kowloon, at 2.30
DOCTOR ROBBED
JEWELLS AND MONEY STOLEN FROM HOSPITAL
A REVOLVER MISSING
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. --- The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to lay was 1/9 3/16.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
THRILLING BOWLS DISPLAY
GREAT RECOVERY
KOWLOON DOCK
Jewellery and money to the tota!, SHANGHAI TEAM NEARLY BEAT jvalue of $394 were stolen from the house of Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Valen-: ne at the Kowloon Hospital on Wed- sexday night.
the
A POSSIBLE SECURED
[By "Short Head."}
scores
called the visiting skip,
BURGLARS ALARMED ON KOWLOON STAIRCASE
THRILLS FOR PORTUGUESE
The terrifying experience
It is stated thith, amongst the staken of articles are some being fired at by a desperado, one, These coupled with the jewellery are wedding presentx. that no one would relish at any reported to he
An overwhelming defeat of the time, let alone in the early hours 31.
valued at a total of Shanghai lawn bowls team was of a dimly-lit staircase, befell Mr.ed whether one or more were impli-through sheer grit and enthusiasm. Only $4 In money was taken averted at the Kowloon Dock Re- of the morning, in the narrow space At présent it has not been ascertain creation Club yesterday afternoon A. F. da Silva, at his house this have been effected up to yet, but were leading by 22-3 and yet, so cated in the burehure as no arrests! At the eleventh hoad Kowloon morning. He considers himself the fact alone rather point out that gamely did Shanghai play after- lucky to be alive to tell the story
aore than one person is involved. to a “China Mail" representative. stolen, a fully loaded automatic pla-
Besides the
money and jewellery Ward, that at the 20th hend Mr. da Silva la a well-known tol, belonging to Dr. I. Newton, at Dorrance,
were 23-20. member of the younger set of the present on Home leave, is also miss. the book-keeper of the General Dr. Valentine, who was married only local Portuguese community, and is ing. Electric Company, He had been a recently, is Acting Medical Offeer, in Been Volunteer for a number of Charge of the Kowloon Hospital. years serving in the Right Section Machine Gun Co., of the old Force throughout the War, and is now a Lance-Corporal in the Portuguese Company of the Hong Kong Volun teer Defence Corps. Previous to the War he was base drummer in the St. Joseph's Boy Scouts, the first troop in the Colony.
The "China Mail" man found Mr. da Silva at his desk in the office he had been up until after 4 o'clock, this morning looking sleepy because*
RUBBER RUMOUR
International Control.
Scheme?
A movement is afoot to form international price-fixing rubber combine.
3/1
Representatives of American rubber manufacturers were in London last week, and it is said that they invited representa- tives of British growers to join in the movement for the estab lishment of a gigantic cartel.
The scheme, in effect, is to replace the former Stevenson restriction plan by one based primarily upon the stabilisa. tion of the price of rubber
The Americans anticipate an enormous increase in their rubber requirements during the next decade, and they presum- ably wish planting to proceed on a scale that will meet their demands without the planters being subjected to fears that the price of the product will continuously fluctuate.
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TO-DAY'S FEATURES
China en Fets Disarmament
Rubber Sensation
1
I
1
Rubber Market
Philippines & Independence I Express Crashes Meeting With Burglar 1&4 Bowls
1 & 5
2
1
New Y.M.C.A. Building .3 & 5 Golf
"Red" Plot
8.
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THE PHILIPPINES
SENATE REJECTS BILL OF INDEPENDENCE
DEMOCRATIC AMENDMENT
Washintgon, Yesterday. The Senate, by 44 votes to 36, rejected a Democratic amendment of the Tariff Bill, proposing a grant of independence to the Philippines. Reuter's American Service.
EXPRESS CRASHES
HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH GOODS TRAIN
FIVE KILLED
Pittsburg, Yesterday.
In a head-on collision between the Pittsburg-Washington express and a goods train at Portage to-
the 2nd floor of the same building, finst taking part in the chase of the day, five passengers were killed
robbers during which an the
to honour them with a visit.
Earlier in the morning, elsewhere were crowded last night the national flag as part of the gathering bowed three times before with people bent as enjoying them-ceremony; and, during the day, up selves. With most weather, it was indeed a fitting
appropriate wards of 500 distinguished guests day,
were entertained by the compradores
A point which strikes the more observant Chinese is that the exact algnificance of the day is not fully apparent to the average Chinese; anil that little prominence is given to those who took a leading part in beginning the actual Revolution at Wuchang on October 10, 1911. ***
The "Double Ten"
The cross, which resembles the Chinese character for the figure 10 was very much in evidence both on the island and on the mainland yes- terday.
Huge red crosses, either appear ing side by side or in the form of a double cross, were the main fea-: ture of all decorations in Chinese shops, theatres etc.
Some of the decorations were on
a big scale in a blaze of colours in which fings, paper flowers, and
of the local honga, whose hospitality is proverbial.
Spirit of Nationalism Mr. Tam Pak-shiu, the Chairman, Bald:--
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Indian constable fired
Police Station where the affair was four shots without
investigated. apparent effect, and later at the
Mr. da Silva's Story
The story can best be told in Mr. da Silva's own words. He lives on the second floor of 18, Jordan Road, with house No. 16. which abares a common stairway A keen fishing enthusiast, Mr. da Silva was out
Reuter's American Service.
To-day's rainfall 0.00 inch 1929 rainfall..68.03 inches
Average Deficit
.78.08 inches
10.46 Inches
until late Indulging in his favour-No. 16. He listened for
without untoward Incident.
After attending to his catch,
drew in for shot with his first effort before Gray, the Dock skip, wood. Thus the final scores were 24-20-truly a great transforma- tion.
for 2 last moment
The Dock had eight shots on the fourth head, a feat achieved by Aitkenhead's rink against the K.B.G.C. on October 18. 1927.
Detalls of the Game Glover had the first jack but was steamy, f19 was Atkinson. Glover's next was a yard shy, and he got a "kick" from Atkinson. Jessiman also bumped Glover, as did Cooper and Jessiman had to do likewise. Cooper got shot al-
FINE TO-DAY
To-iny's weather report from the Royal Observatory states:
An anti-cyclone is develop- ing over N. China. The de- pression remains near Tourane. The typhoon is about 50 miles south of Naha, moving north- ward.
Forecast E. winds; fresh to moderate; fine.
10.42 a.m.
The anti-cyclone over N. China has increased in inten- aity. Depressions cover Hokkai- do and South Annam.
The typhoon is situated about 100 miles 3.S.E, of China, mov. ing north-eastward.
Fresh thonsoon will prevail along the China coast and over the N. China Sea.
Forecast
fresh; fair.
N. E. winds,
The following telegram has been received by the American Consul from Manila,
Typhoon in about 130 degrees Long. E.. and 27 degrees Lat. N. recurving North-eastward.
Some
bilious
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THE OLD PROBLEM
"FREEDOM OF SEAS” AND DISARMAMENT
PREMIER
CONTENT
"I Have Achieved More Than I Had Hoped "
PERSONAL CONTACT ·.
Political commentators attach special significance to the refer-
proached from a new angle after the subject has been examined by ence in yesterday's statement to "the old historical problem," which is nasumed to refer to the freedom of the seas, which will be ap-
the British and Dominion authorities.
Mr. MacDonald arrived from Philadelphia, where he re- ceived a very warm reception, and in a statement expressing his ' tempts, he said he was departing contented and convinced that there delight at the American response to his and President Hoover's at-
would be satisfactory results. The great thing achieved was that points had been removed which used to lead to misunderstanding and friction.
WAR BETWEEN US IMPOSSIBLE
Washington, Yesterday. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, inter- viewed by Reuter's correspondent, said: "I have achieved more than I had hoped.
"One thing possible during the short visit was to get into personal
probably prepared to offer to demili- tarise the naval bases of Bermuda (Jamaica), Trinidad and Halifax as a "goodwill gesture."
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Flowers for Ishbel
London, Yesterday.
A large crowd cheered Mr. Ram- contact with the President and to Buy MacDonald at the station get a pronouncement that Anglo- t Washington when he left for American policy would be conducted Philadelphia. Miss Ishbel Mac- on the assumption that war between Donald received numerous baskets us la impossible, and, that Navies would not come into cunfilet with each other.
our of flowers. Mr. MacDonald will visit at Philadelphia the doctors who attended him in his illness in. 1927-British Wireless Service.
"We have both reiterated not only our adhesion to the Peace Pact, but have announced to the world that we are going to apply It to our practical policy and use it to reach agreements on subjects which bave defled hitherto.-
Arms Conference.
Tokyo, Yesterday.
The lending verna-olar news- papers commenting upon the in- vitation to attend the Arms Con- agreement ference are virtually unanimous in
Series of Questions "Consequently, I take to London a series of questions, all of which will now be the subject of study by the Departments concerned and between the Dominiona and our- selves, for the purpose of reaching an agreement thereon.
"This has been arrived at not for the purpose of dividing America and ourselves from the rest of the world, but rather to enable us to
be more effective than ever in co- operating with other nations to establish the security of peace."
"Peace for Ever
Į
Later, The Hoover-MacDonald statement "splashed" the morning newspaper with such headings "Peace for ever
with America," "Momentous call for world peace," etc.
most jack high. Phillips gave the Dock another, but later took one out. McKelvie was heavy and then lay second.
Most journals have not yet had Dorrance was a time to comment upon the statement shade heavy with his first and but the "New York Times" says, Gray put in No. 3. Dorrance "No better achievement could have bumped the front woods, and Gray been demanded from these memòr- shifted the jack which robbed him able meetings.".
of one. Two for the Dock,
The "Daily News" alludes to A full head saw Atkinson a bit the message of hope to the whole through, but Glover had a beauty world" as being "In many ways the three inches through. Atkinson most memorable was heavy, as was Glover. Cooper the war"
declaration since lay two feet in front. whilst a few Jessimax
was steamy. Cooper
The "New York Evening Post" says that Mr. MacDonald
was
LORD. DABERNON, head of the British Economic Mission to South America, arrived Southamp- ten to-day on his return. Inter- viewed, he spoke very, hopefully of the result of the mission -British Wireless Service.
expressing satisfaction at the tact- ful wording of the invitation.
While admitting that there are many difficulties in the way of suc- ccesful termination, they voice the ardent hope that mutual compro- milac and good will, in accordance
the Conference with
"On behalf of the Compradores' Association, I wish to say how very ite pastime and did not return home seconds and then he again heard the was shy, and Jessiman touched glad we all are to see so many until after 1.30 this morning.. With scratching sound. The two friends present with us, in celebrat the aid of a torch light, he negotiot were engaged in forcing the door short, and Phillips knocked in in two yards, but Cooper lay a with the spirit of the Kellogg Past fag our National Day, and to extended the stairs and entered his flat of the lower. flat, which occupied Cooper for shot. McKelvic reated foot behind, only to push it may crown
men and went behind. McKelvie was to them, a right hearty welcome. . We hope they will continue to
by a Chinese family visit us here and, whether for busi- tackle, etc., Mr. da Silva went to bed
on a front wood. Phillips rested | through a bit. Gray knocked his success. Well Armed?
out Kowloon to He two amid cheera. own side up for three. Although ness or pleasure, they will always at about 2.15 am. A quarter of an into his room and got hold of his blocked, and Gray waз
Quietly, Mr, da Silva slipped back Gray went through." find us ready to receive them with hour later he heard a slight scratch-revolver, electric torch and Police Dorrance went behind-Two for who lay three.
Dorrance Phillips shifted the jack the ad
No Forced Agreement open arms.
narrow. vantage lay with his
"Nichi Nichi," whose comments ing abund on the staircase, which whistle. His description of his Shanghai.
opponents are representative, is well pleased This is the first time that our caused him to awake with a start, subsequent movement was funny.
that Britain, and America have no National. Day has been observed as He listened for a minute or so, but With the revolver in ble right hand, lay
Glover was narrow, but Atkinson
A Crumb of Comfort
intention of forcing the Anglo- a public holiday, and the Chinese hearing nothing more decided that torch in the left, and whistle in his Glover was a yard heavy. Subse through. Cooper got the shot, and are
$ foot behind the jack his second wood-18
Atkinson showed the way with American agreement on the other, community is not insensible to the he had been dreaming.
inches three Powers but, on the contrary, mouth, he slipped out on to the quent play was Just as he had made himself com- second floor landing and proceeded Cooper got second, shot. Phillipe a wick for shot amid applause.
scrappy, but lay Number Three.
willing to hold preliminary fortable again, Mr. da Silva once to go down the stairs towards the trailed the jack and had hard One for Shanghai.
Phillips get conversations, with them. more heard the peculiar sound. two robbera, bare-fogted and in his luck in not lying' second shot.
The paper welcomes the proposal This time he decided that he was Pyjamasi
McKelyie added a third and with second was a foot through, but he and propose the eventual abolition In the next head Atkinson's urges Japan to go a step further to extend the "Naval Holiday" and not dreaming and get softly out of The robbers were so intent work-4 wick Phillips got second shot. was robbed by Jessiman bed to Investigate. He listened at fog on the door of the first floor flat McKelvis nearly gave his flat door, but the sound, was that they did not notice Mr. da Silva shot.
away the timber. Cooper
of capital ships, though, the news- Dorrance took out one of Jesalman-and got chalk. Cooper abolition of submarines.
dispossessed. not repeated. Then, looking up at until he hid about five more steps his own, and Kowloon got two put in
paper is strongly opposed to the the iron grille above his door Mr. to descend. Then the latter became
น nice shot, da Suva noticed, two lights which a little excited and eagerly dashed
as did McKelvie, and Phillips very near absence of any suggestion to re-.. The only regret expressed is the he Immediately realised were from down the emaining steps to catch Atkinson lay 18 Inches in fronty did the trick. Thres for Kow strict aircraft and the newspaper electric torches moving about out the men, fishing bis torchlight on the jack. Cooper just missed tak
and Glover lay a beauty close to loon." side.
In the ninth head Glover was pose that this be done.
suggests that Japan ought to pro- Burglars Busy..
Ing Glover out McKelvie rolled Jack high, as Was Cooper. He was now sure.that burglars.
on to the jack for shot. Gray Jessiman knocked in Kowloon and
The Delegation
Tokyo, Yesterday. wore about, noiselessly he opened his robbers to make a bolt for Zretdod and then improved the position Jessman robbed Kowloon of the selection of delegates to attend the This move taused the startled nearly disturbed the first couple Cooper got a usefulwick. Oficiala.here deny that a definite flat door and, cautiously putting his The man who ran first had clearly for three, Phillips had a heavy shot Phillip added a second-Arms Conference has been made, boad out, peered down the stairs. Idst his head and in his eagerness to draw to make Kowloon te the lovely delivery. Dorrance gave though it is known that Mr. Shide- The torches had by now been escape only ran down half the stair In the fth head a full one second was unlucky-One forhara visited Mr Wakatuki this.
away the shot, and with his
them
Bolt for Freedom
The Whole Bunch!
whole eight!
switched off, but by the dim light and then took a read flying leap to the leaders were weak, 28 were Kowloon Issuing from the art floor of house, the bottom He fell but quickly the Number Twos but McKelvie No. 18, he was able to make out the got up and, fairly shooting out got into second place. Dorrance
two Chinen stim dark of the door, disappeared out of shifted the jack and Kowloon layar, dothing on the test door landing of
staircase. They were fl against the door of the first floor of
(Continued on Page
only ions.
The leaders had nothing with
with i
Shanghata Luck Out Jack high; an inch on the side Atkinson had his beet wood so Glover touched Atkinson without (Continued on Page 8.)
morning for the apparent purpose Inviting him to be the head of the delegation.
will accent wille Mr. Takarabe and It to generally believed that ha Mr. Matsudaira are expected to be Included in the delegation.Reuter,
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