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A CEYLON BRIDE
MISS RILEY MARRIED TO MR. RITCHIE
PRETTY CATHEDRAL SCENE
St. John's Cathedral was the Acene of a pretty wedding this morning when a large number of friends attended,
Lier
Cewe Bun
China Mail
No. 27,308 HONG KONG,
WHY NANKING GOES | TO WAR
REBELS" IN NORTH
CHIANG KAI-SHEK READY FOR
NEW CAMPAIGN
IRONSIDES ON MOVE AGAIN
SATURDAY,
POOLING NAVIES
STIMSON DENIES PUBLICIST'S STATEMENT
NO TRUTH IN IT
Washington, Yesterday. Commenting on the statement of a well-known Washington public- ist that Great Britain and the United States had in effect agreed to pool navies in order to main- The beldegroom Wax Mr. Not altogether unexpected, the tain the peace of the world, Mr. Richard W. Ritchie of St. Albans, National Government (led by Mar- H. L. Stimson declared that the the only son of Mr. Richard C.|sha! Chiang Kai-shek at Nanking) stutement completely misrepre- Ritchie. He is in the Police De has had a break with the Kuomin-sented the actual facts
and the partment, at leadeuarters, Hong chun, which is that part of the spirit of the Hoover-MacDonald Kong.The bride was Miss Nancy Nationalist Aring in the north-west conferences. Riley, the elder daughter of Mr. Robert Riley. Her home Blackpool, but she has come from #ddon Hills Nuwara Eliva. Cey- lon.
The Very Rev. A. Swann,
officiated.
Ivory Velvet
ISHED
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OCTOBER 12, 1929. '
NEW LINERS
TWO NEW GIANTS FOR UNITED STATES
'30,000 TONS' DISPLACEMENT
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YACHT SURPLUS BALANCE
CLUB
SHANGHAI WIN
The draft of a Bill' intituled "un DEP. GOVERNOR PARTICIPATES Ordinance to amend the Protec tion of Women And Glvis Ordiu-
IN GOOD GAME
ance, 1027" is published in the; "Gazette."
HONG KONG STILL HAS OVER
$10,000,000 'mur's
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE
22
Hong Kong's surplus remained at over the ten millionmark en July 1. although expenditure in A CLOSE FINISH
June exceeded revenue... 4
The gurea for the rat, six Yesterday afternoon the Shanghai months of 1929 are now available. terations in the present
It proposes to make various al-lawn bowlers wore the guests of the Revenue Totalled
Royal Houg. Kong Yacht Club, whose (against $11,420,424 last year). $11,498,673 įance, --gome, with a
teum inchided the Hon. Mr. W. TExpenditure amounted to $9,5683,-- to Southom, GM.G... Offeer | Caramand 591 (against 30,867,368, 13, 1928).
ing the Governmont. A very pleasant
The balance on June 30 was
Ordin-
view
Mr. Stimson empha- then, but the largest so far con- strengthening the hands of the game resulted la a win for the Shang-
China Proper, hitherto com-aised that during the whole of the ismanded by the "Christian General," conversations there was not one syl-
Feng Yuhsiung.
lable to support such a state mout.-Reuter's American Service, Japanese Refusal
When the Ironsides rebelled it was widely reported that, Feng Yu- D.S.C.ing, and others, would join them. It appears as if the time has come
Her dress of ivory ring velvet was very becoming to the bride,
TO-DAY'S FEATURES
1
Dent With Soviet
Why Nanking is Fighting 1
Traffic in Girls
1
Pooling the Navies
1
Bowls
1 & B
Tennis and Golf
13
Cricket Club Criticised 12 & 13
Rubber Outlook
18
whose veil was of embroidered tulle. She also wore a coronet of orange blossom and the ensemble was set off by pretty white satin shoes.
Miss Patsy L. Kerr, the brides- maid, was charming in a dress of blue taffeta trimmed with silver
now.
Of course, friction has existed be- tween "Christian General" for some time; Chiang Kai-shek and the
and the former, a few months ago, forced the "resignation" of the lat ter.
With the Ironsides on the war- path in the South and the Kuomin- chun moving in- the North, the Na tional Government will have two "wars" at the same time.
Units of the National
Govern-
ment are reported to have begun an
advance yesterday westward along
the Lung-Hal Railway, which runs into the provinces garrisoned by the Kuominchun. The Kuominchun, on
the other hand, is definitely stated to have cut the line to prevent an jattack on them.
Latest Developments
An overnight Reuter cable, deal. ing with latest developments, reads as follows:-
An official communique lasued in Nanking on the evening of Oc- tober 11 states that a punitive ex pedition against the Kuominchun will be ordered immediately by the National Government."
It also says that Feng Yu- belang has repeatedly expressed
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structed in America.
Specifications are also being pre- pared for four other liners, larger and faster than the Leviathan, to be built by the United States Lines after the completion of these twó the-Reuter's American Service.
Tokyo, Yesterday. Mr. Wakatsuki informed Bengo News Agency that he would refuse the offer to head the Japan
Mr. H. L. Stimson
his desire to go abroad (Note: It delegation to the London Disarmu. was forced on him) so the Govent Conference. Reuter. érament has been adopting a ten- tative attitude towards him.
Cheering Crowds
Washington, Yesterday. lace, with hat to match and silver the Kuominchun, however, have assembled at the station and along Certain other commanders in Large and enthusiastic crowds shoes. Like the bride, she carried been interfering with the. Govern the raute from the White House a bouquet of white roses.
iment's Disbandment Mr. Bernard Thorpe gave the and schemes for national defence. Miss Ishbel left for Philadelphia programme when Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and bride away and Mrs. F. E. Booker acted as matron of honour. She
"Double Ten Day"
to-day. The Premier's daughter wore a dress of cream lace and Moreover, members of the Kuo received numerous baskets of flow-
minchun on October 10 (the inniers, and both were warmly cheered, not over green crepe de chire.
Mr. A. E. Charman supported Versary of the Chinese Republic) over and over again.
issued a the bridegroom as best man; and
circular telegram de The Premier repeatedly shook Mr. Whant and Mr. Whishaw dis-nouncing the National Govern hands with Mr. H. L. Stimson, the ment, stating that they will start Secretary of State, and on hle re- charged the duties of groomsmen.
St. George's Hotel in Kennedy- an expedition against Nanking, turn from the station, the latter rond, was packed with friends who uttended the subsequent reception und drank to the health of the bride and bridegroom. The toast to the bridesmaid was replied to
by Mr. Charman,
The bride's travelling attire was a frock of patterned blue crepe de chine with beige silk straw
hat.
which will destroy the unification of the country.
Such disloyalty cannot be toler ated, the communique adds. Therefore, the proposed punitive expedition will be ordered against
the rebels.
The question whether Fong Yu. lang is involved in the plot must be investigated: if so he: must be duly punished.
For the sake of unity and peace.
announced that the United States had accepted the British invitation to the five-Power naval conference in London early next year.
Mr. Ramsay
MacDonald and
Miss Ishbel were accorded a remark. able ovation during a brief stop page of the train while passing through Baltimore.
Old Friends
Philadelphia, Yesterday. Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and his
TENTH AT SHAMEEN this rebellion must be suppress party have arrived. The Premier
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
RONOUR ANNIVERSARY
SALUTE OF GUNS
Canton, Yesterday. The Provincial Government is sued invitations to the Consular Body at Shameen and the foreign naval and military officers to par ticipate in the celebration of the 18th National Anniversary on Oc tober 10 at the Provincial Gov- ernment Office.
ed.
The foregoing bears out the predictions in the "China Mail" that Chiang Kai-shek contem- plated a trial by combat-and that he sent his Northern diri- j sions into Kwangtung .so as to be sure of a base if he lost up North.
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In regard to the Ironsides, Reuter cable from Shanghal reads:-
"It is stated in official circles that the recent telegram sent to Nanking by, leading offcers of the Ironsides, expressing their
loyalty to the Government, was purely a trick to delay the Gov ernment's attack on them."
Lying Low
The Consuls and their wives, and foreign officers, arrived at the Gavernment Office at 11a.m. Yesterday and were received by Mesars. Chu and Lim of the Com mission of Foreign Affair: they According to the best-informed were then presented by Mr. Yee sources, up-country reports from shing Tao, Foreign Commissioner, Kwangs Indicate that the Iron to Chairman and Madame Chan sides were still intact at Yung- Ming-abu, who exchanged greet-chow, in the extreme south of ings with their guests. At 11.80, Hunan, and that they had cross- the Chairman made a speech in ed into Rwangel and entered the which he 'thanked the guests for town of Chuanchow, which is on their presence at the anniversary the road to Kwellin, the ancient of the Chinese Republic, the capital. They have been "lying speech being translated by Mr. low," awaiting the sympathetic Lim The Chairman then toasted rising in the North which has to the health of the President of now conle,
the Chinese Republic, Mr. Douglas Jenkins made a brief xtata nt on behalf of the Con-
Body The guests were en
refreshments and
How It Bégan
Nanking, Yesterday.
War between the Government forces and the Ktomiuchun is in- evitable.
at one o'clock. The State Counell this morning the differ-ordered the dismissal and arrest red off of the War Minister (General Lu their ships for Chung-lín) and Liu Chi, Both of noon fired 21 whom are prominent members of the Chinese the Kyominekun, on the Kuomin
máversary. *** Canton
PEOPLE SAY SOCCER IS
NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE, PERSONALLY
LIFE ASSURANCE
REGISTRAR'S REPORT ON LOCAL CO.
"DEFICIENCY IN ASSETS"
A report of the local Registrar
of Companies (under section 18 of the Life Assurance Companies Or dinance of 1907) concerning the Sincere Life Assurance Co., Ltd., based upon the valuation and re- port of Mr. John Moodle, F.F.A., for the five years ended December 31, 1927, is published in to- day's "Government Gazette." It reads:-
"The valuation balance sheet, which is based on the Company's balance shat made up to Decem- ber 31, 1927. sbows Habilitlen, $273,834,43 and assets $130,160.72. deficiency h assets of $134,073,71,"
a
is visiting, in a private capacity, the old friends who ministerod to him two years ago when he was seriously H.
America's Response
New York. Yesterday, Mrs Ramy MacDonald has arrived from Philadelphia, where he received a very warm greeting. expressed delight at the American In a statement, the British Premier response to President Hoover'a and his own attempts.
He was departing content and convinced that there would be satisfactory results of the great thing achieved. Points had been removed which used to lead to mis- understanding and friction.
A Heavy Diary
New York, Yesterday. Mr. MacDonald's activities seem to be inexhaustible. To-day's pro- gramme comprises a reception, in- berviewing delegations of promin- ent New York Socialista from
Jewish Agency of Palestine, and the delivery of three very import ant speeches, firstly at the luncheon of the English Speaking Unlon, secondly at a tea organised by the Foreign Policy Association, and thirdly, a dinner with the Council American Service. of the Foreign Relations-Reuter's
Ties & Bows Bonhomie
Sock
WHILST EVERYBODY WAS ENJOYING AN AFTER TIFFIN MAP. THE -CLUB RESERIES. WERE. MEETING SCHIRA "B"
I THINK IT'S MORE
SO, BECAUSE THE CLUB FIELDED TWO FULL TEAMS THE BIGGEST HATCH OF THE DAY WAS
•KOWLOON
*. VERSUS'
CLUB FIRST
AT THE START ALL THE KOWLOON CLUB TIES AND BOWS REGISTERED BONHON
AFTER HALF TIME KOWLOON RECOVERED ALITTLE OF THE
WIN
authorities in dealing with the hai units (skipped by Juan) by $10,017,815.81. traffic in women and girls, and three shots. some in order to get rid of cer- tain difficulties which exist as the low now stands.
Mui Tsai Reference is made to the "Mai Tsai Ordinance" (Female Domes
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£15,000,000 ORDER Hopes of Big British Deal With Soviet
that
over
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For June-Hoef-vergabe of 1929 Points of the Game
is less than that, er 3928, the McNeill threw the first jack and $1.671,280 respectively.
figures being. $1329,305 and was a shade behind. MacFarlane being
On the jack high. McNeill went in the ditch, other hand, expenditure this year and Macfarlane got in a second, (in June) was higher than that of Southern added a third, but Glover last year, the 1920 figure being drew the first shot. Dorrance lay $1,741,768, and that for 1928 be- second wood. Chapman shifted the ing $1,677,092. woods and Shanghai got one out of the head.
Macfarlane lay almost jack head in the second head. Dorrance got a wee wick to go to the Jack and. He the shot. His second was jack high. Chap man made his a measure for shot but. Jessiman WES unlucky enough to hanap in the Yacht Club for two and Chapman added third. Southern
the shot with a nice nver Ramsay sent in a third. Chapman nut in a fourth just behind the jack. Jessiman shifted the jack but the locals got a couple.
Macfarlane lay three feet through and then trailed the jack for a couple. Glover drew a lovely shot
He re- moved it himself, but stil! lay, Jesui man shifted the jack and Shanghai lay a couple. Chapman had a "bump" on timber and nearly stole the shot.
Important negotiations are nuw proceeding between Vickers, Ltd., and the Soviet Government.
drew It is probable a. .result of these negotiations Vickers will undertake an important con tract for the Soviet. The amount involved in the contract is believed to be close upon £15,000,000, spread period of five years. Vickers are prepared to arrange long- term credits for the industrial development programme of the Soviet.. Mr. H. E. Metcalf, of the English Steel Corporation, of which Vickers forms a part, is at present in Russia and is concluding the negotiations. He has made an investigation - of a large number of factories in Rusala in order to submit schemes.
Macfarlane's second wood rested on the jack. McNeill Jay beside him Dorrance shifted Macfarlane and the jack, but the shot was still against him, Jessiman knocked in
a front wood to.lft.
** FRESH, FAIR"
"N.E. winde, fresh; fair" is the forecast for Hong Hong, the adjacent coast and ¦ Formosa Channel for the 24 hours end- ing at noon to-morrow.
At 10.55 am: to-day the Ob- servatory reported: "No re- turns from Indo-China. The anti- cyclone has spread over S. Manchuria and the de- pression has moved to the N.E. of Hokkaido.
The typhoon is situated about 350 miles SW. of Tokyo, mov- ing N.E.'ward.
Moderate maneoon will pre- vail along the China Coast and over the N China Sea."
couple of inches away, Southorn and The next head was a struggling one, Chapman each added one, but Jens- nothing being within a yard. Southern rested on GloverOne for the Yacht had a toucher. but rolled through a Club
good yard. Ramsay drew the shot Macfarlane's second was jack high from a wick, Jesaiman had bad luck man saved one-Two for and Chapman gave his side a second Clab. 'Scores, 314--14. ahot,
.
the Yacht the Service Ordinance, No. 1 of
In the 18th head Macfarlane again 1923), under which
Macfarlane was almost jack high, lay, jack high. Clover got the shot. thorities, presuntably in response Glover, and Shanghai tay a couple, beauty and Shanghal lay three. Ram- some action but was eclipsed by Southern close en two feet, throngb. Ramy trailed the has been taken of late by the au- the jack, only to be rested out by jack. Derrance rested him out with a to representations by the local Dorrance's first lay second wood, Chap-ay got second place.'; Anti-Mu Tsai Society, which has man shifted timber and Shanghat lay The 20th head was's 'leng ane and supporters in Britain.
only one.
MeNeill got n wick off the jack to go. There was nothing within a couple to the itch. Glover got a wonderful of foot till Glover put one a couple of one in front of the jack. Dorrance inches past the jack a shade narrow-emulated him, and sent his second in "kick" on his own side's wood. Chap-hard luck, just getting a wee wick off a measure Dorrance made sure by a an equally good place. Chapman had man promoted a front wood for the Shanghal and going through-Threo
for Shanghai, k
It is intended to give the Secre- tary of Chinese Affairs and to the authorised officer (who already have powers of search and arrest) to put queations and to make such questions answerable truthfully. KABUL OCCUPIED
AFGHAN'S FIDELITY TO NADIR KHAN
shot.
Jessiman
No. 1 Macfarlane
No. 2
Hon H
... Bouthern
No. 3
Ramsay...
Skip
: Chapman
Macfarlane Jay shade narrow be On the last head Macfarlane lay two yond the jack, but was rested out by inches from the jack. Jesaiman McNeill. Glover tipped the jack very nearly got the shot. Chapman nearer McNeill and lay a couple, but stole the shot' with his stand wood. Kamsay put a nice one on the kitty.
Scores at a Glance He was shifted, however, by Dorrance, McNeill Paris, Yesterday,
and Shanghai lay a couple. One was Glover An Afghan Legation communi-
taken out by Chapman. que Shahwall's troops occupied Kabul couple. Glover rented in front of one confirms the report that fariane promoted his first to le a pour
McNeill was once through and Mac. Dorrance
tions are arriving at Kabul from nearly Jack high for the shot Ramsay on Sunday, and adds that delega- of Macfarlane's and Southern was all over, Afghanistan their fidelity to Nadir Khan.-Beu- his side, but a measure gave Shangha to express appeared to improve the position for
one-Score, 6-0.
MeNsill! was a yard through and Macfarlane lay in front of him. Glover drew the shot jack high. Ram- any knocked in another for Shanghai. Chapman took out Shanghai and lay shot A fine effort by Jessiman gave the
visitors. the shot. Two Shanghai.
ter.
THE CLUB RESERVES HAD SO MUCH OF THE BALL THAT,
S CHINA
I'VE NOT
KICKED IT FOR 20 MINUTE
APPEALED TO THE REF: FOR ANOTHER BALL FOR THEMSELVES
BOT BY HALF-TIME WHEN THE CLUB WAS 2 UP THEY HAD CERTAINLY FLOPPED.
WILL TO
TEELWG
THEY WENT THROUGH THE CLUB.
AND ALSO W
-AND-COAT COLLARS WERE
BEING BUTTONED
THE FINAL REGULT WAS - EZ GOALS EACHUS
KOWLOON SEEMED JUST A LITTLE DISAPRONTED AT THE END OF THE
MATCH, THEY WERE
POSSIBLY UPSET BY THE FACT THAT THEY · CHAD TOGO BACK KOWLOON 10
STAN
OVER THE TOP.!! What our cartoonist saw last Saturday at the opening of the Hong Kong League football seaso
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Mr. Jessiman expressed the thanks
In the next head there was nothing within a yard till Southorn was sent beyond the Jack, a shade narrow, but shot. Dorrance drew in close to the Jack-an easy first. Jessiman put in another good couple, and although Chapman trailed the jack a bit 'Shang hai still lay a couple.
The next head was very poor but Ramsay and. Mrs........ Kameng for the two good was from Glover, Dorrance afternoon tea served in typical) Bogling respectively-Two for Shanghái.
of himself and the visor to Mr.
tish fashion.
HONG KONG CHALLENGE Match with Wansteads.
After the tes interval, McNeill-mat. The visitors were later entertainaiku up a long jack and lay a couple of at dinner in the Club house.. feet from it, as did Macfarlane on the other side. The latter's second rested on McNeill's first for the shot. Dorrance lay beside Macfarlane, hue there was no change. Chapman gave Dorrance, a bunch in for, shot, but Chapman trailed the jack and the Yacht Club lay three.
The "Woodford Express and Independ The first six woods of the next head August & reports were all far away and it was left to A friendly riúk yume of a cam Southorn to get a toucher, and lewhat unique character dook place Chapman made, it two (if not three),
and then Jessiman get into second on the Wanstead Green, en, Friday place. Chapman got in front of Jess- evening. Mr. C. J., Tacchi, late men-Two for the Yacht Club, honorary secretary of the Hong, Macfarlane rolled the jack flag high Kong Lawn Bowls Association, and both he and McNeill were a yard when on holiday in England has on through McNeill's second shifted the various occasiona "been given the jack nesirer. Macfarlane. Southorn freedom of the Wanstead Club's; added a nice second. Glover rested out green and † recently he and his the two local woods to make it a mes friends presented a handsome silver sare, and Dorrance rested, MoNeill.
cup embossed with the Chinese
Chapman improved the position for the Dragon, as a permanent challenge
visitors and Jessiman drew love
ly first shotTwo for Shanghai, cup for the annual match between - Macfarlane rusted on the jack the Wanstead golfers and bowkra Glover lay second, and Southora iny.
(Continued on Page 157)
in a handy place behind. Dorrance
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