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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1929.

THE CHINA MAIL,

MUTINY OF BRITISH MR THOMAS ‘RAGGED" SHADOWS BEFORE.

SOLDIERS

IN THE HOUSE

TRIAL DISCUSSED IN THE HOUSE UNEMPLOYMENT MINISTER IS

OF COMMONS

IGNOMINIOUS DISCHARGE

1

IRONICALLY CHEERED

COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN "CHINA MAIL".

Social Functions To-day-Tea Dances at Hong] Kong Hotel and Peninsula Hotel, 4.30 pm

To-day-Dinner Dances at Hong Kong Hotel and Peninsula Hotel,

"JIMMIE'S" SILK FACTORY

London, Yesterday. In the House of Commons to-day,

Fifteen questions and many 8.30 p.m. questioned in regard to the Jamalza jupplementaries were addressed to

London, Yesterday.

To-day Pollice, dance at Lane, muting, Mr. Tam Shaw stated that Mr. J. H. Thomas in the House of Crawford's restaurant, 8 p.m. the proceedings of the court martial Comnions this afternoon regard-

Nov. 20-St. Andrew's Ball, renched the lure Advocate-ing unemployment schemes. Mr. Peninsula Hotel, 9.30 p.m. fieneral on November 19 and were Phoras, replying, was subjected to

Entertainments now being reviewed. He stated hanter and ironleal cheers from

To-day - Queen's that the sentences comprised dis-the Conservatives as he referred to "Four Devils." charge with ignominy from His previous answera, or repeated his To-day Star Majesty's service. A barrister de- favourite phrase that he T'as "Silks and Saddles."

"exploring every avenue."

fended the acetaed—Reilek.

A menge from Kingston, Jamaica, stated that men of the Sutherland Highlanders were charged with mutiny, refusing to abey their officers' orders, and resisting arrest at Newenstle, near Kingston, in mid June. The court martial sat for 18 days, and each accused was sentenced to five years' penal servitude. They were sent to England a month ago.]

MCKENNA DUTIES

Theatre;

Theatre;

To-day World Theatre; "Harold Lloyd Comedies." (Con-

11.15 p.m.).

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY.

THE

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR be- gins on TUESDAY, December 3. There will be an Entrance Examination for New Boys DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS Boardera and Day Boys-st 9.30

of the Sale by Public Auction a.m. on Saturday; Novembor 30. to be held on MONDAY, the Thoro is increased accommoda-2nd day of December, 1929, at tion for boarders. Information p.m., at the Offices of the may be obtained from

Public the

Works Department, by Warden, or from Mr. Li Hol-tung. Order of His Excellency the Gov- c/o Banker & Co., Bank of China ornor, of one Lot of Crown Land Building.

at Tal Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the for one further term of 75 years. Surveyor of His Majesty the King,

Hong Kong, Nov. 27, 1929.

-

Mr. Thomas, in the course of his replies, mentioned that in connec-tinuous performance from 1.15 to FISHING FLEET FUND tion with his efforts to attract in dustries to start in the distressed arena, he hoped to get a silk factory opencil in a part of Glamorganshire. He believed the Government could have succceder, but the peculiarity of the water made the 'project im- possible.-Reuter.

To Develop Trade

Rugby, Yesterday.

To-day Majestic Theatre: "Ports of Call" at 5.20 and 9.15 p.m.; "A Sensible Nut" (Chi- nese picture) at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.

Home Mail To-morrow-Inward from London

("Orestes"),

Sports Nov. 30--Extra Race Mr. J. H. Thomas, Minister-in-Happy Valley. Charge of the Unemployment Pro-

Dec.

1-K.O.S.B. blem, was asked in the Commons Kwanti. whether it

WAS the Government policy to develop and encour- age export trade.

as a permanent remedy for unemployment. He Tsui, 3 p.m. In the House of Commons the replied that he had alrendỹ said on definite nature of Mr. Snowden's more than one occasion that the only

Snowden's Sly Reference To The Election

London, Yesterday.

tries, in order to ascertain from

Meeting.

Gymkhana,

Land Sales December 2—At P. W. D. Offices, three lots of Crown Land at Tai Kok

Lammert's Auctions Nov. 29-At 18, Ice House Street,

Dec. 2-At Sales Room, Duddell Street, household furniture, 2.80

Meeting

Miscellaneous

attitude towards the McKenna real and permanent remedy for 2nd floor, household furniture, 11 duties was shown in bla written unemployment lay in the extension a.m. reply to questions as to whether he of our trade both at home and had received representations arging abroad. the abolition of the McKenna It was the Government's policy top.m. duties on imported motor enrs. Mr. encourage by every means in ita Snowden says that he received power the development of our ex-

Nov. 29-Meeting of Hong Kong various representations, but reminds port trade. With this end in view Davelopment Building and Savings the House of "the overwhelming he was in constant touch with the Society Ltd.

(in Liquidation). majority in favour of Free Trade representatives of various indus-City Hall, 2.30 p.m. at the general election."-Reuter,

The Horse-Power Tax

Rugby, Yesterday. Representatives of the British Section of Society of Motor Manu-

Apart from his efforts in connec- facturers and Traders, headed by ion with the steel trade, he had Sir Herbert Austin, met Mr. J. H. already met representatives of the Thomas at the House of Commons motor, shipbuilding and electrical this afternoon to discuss with him trades, and he hoped an opportunity the needs of the British motor car offered to meet representatives of industry, with particular reference many other industries. British to the export trade.

It

manu-

is understood that facturers auggest that aboli-

tion of the Horse

Tax. which they state

power

handi-

caps British efforts to compete with

them what were their difficulties Dec. 3-British Association Lec- and in what way the Government ture on "Charlotte Bronte" by could properly help.

Sir Henry Gollan, Cathedral Hall.

Wireless Service.

GIFT OF $5,000

foreign manufactuurers in world To Aid Victims of Tidal

markets

The deputation also

stresses.the necessity for continuing, the tariff against foreign cars, and urges the need for some defnita statement of Government policy on

Wave Disaster

St. John's Newfoundland,

Yesterday.

TO-DAY'S RADIO Broadcast By Z.B.W.

Scots Rally To Assist Storm Victims

for

Rugby, Yesterday. Mr. Adamson, Secretary Scotland, stated in the House of East-Anglican Herring Fleet were Commons that 571 boats of the

Involved in the disaster wrought by the storm in the North Sea on November 11. Of these, 542 were number of nets destroyed was ap registered in Scotland. The total proximately 27,800, and their value was about £60,000. The coat of 000. The fund being raised in replacing the nets would be $143,- Scotland for the relief of fishermen totalled nearly £18,000, and was growing daily. -British Wireless Service.

RIGHTS OF A FIANCE

Peculiar Lawsuit In Budapest

has sued his

made

heard

A peculiar lawsuit has raised the question of what a man may or may not demand of his future bride.

A young man of the upper classes

former fiancee young lady well-known in Budapest society-for the return of a valu- able engagement ring. Shortly after the engagement public the young man rumours that his fiancee was suf fering from serious heart trouble, and, repeating the rumour to her, 6.00-6.00 p.m.--Programme of he begged her to consult a doctor. H.M.V. and Victor Records by This the young lady refused to do. courtesy of Messrs. S. Moutric & As the young man's friends con- Company. "The Merry Widow-Potpourri

Part 1 & 2" (Franz Lohar),

Marek Weber and his Orchestra.

The following programme will be broadcast to-day from the Hong Kong Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on 860 metres:

this point-British Wireles Ser-has received from the United States "Serenade Walt=" (R. Drigo),

vice.

AMERICA'S TRIBUTE

The Premier, Sir Richard Squires, Consul, Mr. Warren, $6,000 for the re- lief of sufferera of the tidal wave dis- American Service. aster in Burin Peninsula-Reuter's

Clemenceau's Services To His Beloved France foundland has received

Washington, Yesterday.

Enormous Damage

Rugby, Yesterday. The High Commissioner for New- a telegram from the Newfoundland Colonial Secretary stating, that a tidal wave Mr. H. L. Stimson has cabled to which followed the earthquake shock M. Tardieu expressing condolence to life and property in a section of on November 18 caused much damage for the death of M. Clemenceau, and the Burin Peninsula from Lamaline to declaring that Clemenceau's services Burin. Twenty-two lives were lost for his beloved France are unfor At many places there was enormous gettable. His memory will live in destruction of dwelling houses, fishery the hearts of Americans as well as premises, boats gear, and provision. Frenchmen. Reuter's American The water first receded, and then re- Service.

Mr. Baldwin's Message

an

"Our District Visitor" (Wynne), "A Servant Girl",

"The Flower of Italy-Waltz"..

(G. de Stefano) ....Rossi Band. "Ballot Egyptien" (Luigini),

Reginald Foort "Vulcan's Song" (Philemon et Baucis"

→Gounod), "The Armourer's Song",

tinued to insist that she was .or- ganically unhealthy, he 'decided to trick her into undergoing a medical

examination.

The flanced bad a small scar on her neck, and the young man per suaded her to visit a surgeon----- whom he had previously instructed to examine her-with the object of having the scar obliterated. When the girl discovered, however, that the removal of the scar must be preceded by an examination of the continue the matter. heart, lungs, etc., she refused to

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the young man considered himself to be held on MONDAY, the justified in breaking off the engage- 2nd day of December, 1929, at ment.

3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 at Tai Kok Tsul in the Colony

years, with the option of renewal, the decline in the art of love-letter at a Grown Rent to be fixed by the

Mrs. Henrietta Leslie,

Surveyor of His Majesty the King,

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"Dance of the Hours", Part 1 & 2,

(Da Koven) ....Robert Radford. (Ponchielli)...Victor Symphony "The Jewels of the Madonna"

Orchestra.

The Handkercated Dance"

(Wolf-Ferrari),

(Grainger)...Mark Hamburg. "I Love to Hear You Singing", #Little Pal" (Jolson-Do Sylva-Brown-

Lilian Glanville-Haydn Wood), Henderson),

John McCormack Tenor with Orchestra. "Just Like Darby and Joan"

(Gilbert & Leslie), "Love Ller" (Kellard & Clifford),

writing? Reginald Foort. "Southern Roces-Wallz",

the novelist, has always kept her for one further term of 75 years. love-letters. The other day some (Strauss)....Chicago Symphony burglars visited her home at Glebe Orchestra. House, Chelsea, and stale some Pro-jewellery and an old box.

turned in a bare fifteen feet high, again receding and returning twice.

Shop Hurled 200 Feet Rugby, Yesterday.

One building 30 feet by 60 feet, and Mr. Stanley Baldwin, Premier, bas addressed the follow-feat from its former site. A number "Wine, Woman and Song- Waltz" ex-filled with goods was deposited 200 ing telegram to the British Ambas of dwelling' houses were actually car sador at Paris: "Will be grateful lod out to sea with people in them. if you will kindly convey

The Government dispatched a steam- family of M, Clemenceau my deep doctors and three nurses on board, to- er with two Cabinet Ministers, four sorrow and sympathy at the passing gether with medical supplies, food, and of the great statesman."-British lumber, and subsequently Wireless Service.

steamer was sent with additional sup plles.

to the

SCENE IN CHURCH Mad Woman Flourishes

A Revolver.

Rome, Yesterday: The Vatican Judge has come to the conclusion that the Swedish woman mentioned yesterday is mentally unbalanced. She will be handed over to the Italian authori- tles for repatriation-Reuter..

6.00-7.00 gramme.

pun.-Chinese

PRECIOUS LOVE LETTERS Has the age of love-litters de parted? Is this bustling telephone communicating age accountable for

When the thieves got outside into 7,48 p.m.--Weather Report.

the street, they must have been dis 9.00 p.m.-Alda Opera in 4 acts gusted when they opened the lid of second Verd! (Victor Album No. M54), the box to find love-letters, for they The first section of the com-threw the whole bundle over the plete opera parts 1, to 20, up to wall into the garden of. Mrs. and including act 2.

Leslie's neighbours.

Doctors and nurses are now attend ing the sick and injured, and the of food. Hundreds are homeless and Ministers are attending to distribution destitute.-British Wireless Service.

NEW GOVERNOR Another Resignation Accepted

Rugby, Yesterday.

be broadcast next week.

The remainder of the opera will 10.30 pm-News Bulletin and Close Down..

NATIONAL THEATRE

State Support For £90,000 Scheme

Rugby, Yesterday. Steps toward the establishment

LA Swedish woman attempted the first crime in the new Vatican The King has approved the ap- of a National Theatre in London City, Monsignor Smit, titular pointment of Sir Alfred Claud were taken yesterday at a confer Archbishop of Paralus, was leav Holles, British Resident for ence over which Bir Jojinston Ing the choir of St. Peter's on his Zanzibar Protectorata, to return to the sacristy, when ahe Governor and Commander-in-Chief actor, presided

be Forbes Robertson, the well-known produced a revolver. Spectators of Trinidad and Tobago, in sacces: The scheme will be placed be prevented her from firing and sion to Sir Horace Byatt, whose fore the Prime Minister, who has handed her over to the pontifical resignation has recently been ac promised to consider the possibi- (gendarmes.]

cepted British Wireless Service.

US. FARMERS HAPPY

Agriculture Brighter

Than Ever

M. POINCARE French Statesman Said To Be Improved

Atbulletin states:

lity of State support. The pro moters have already in hand £30,000 which have, been volun tarily subscribed British, Wires leas Services

RAF COMMAND

Rugby, Yezi

The Air Ministry and Air Commodore

They took the letters to the Chelsea polloe, who regarded them as such a precious possession that they sent them back to Mra, Leslie In charge of a gentleman in blud!

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