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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 1927.

SQUANDERING THE "MEGANTIC ARRIVES. CORRESPONDENCE. TO-DAY'S FLOWER SHOW. INTIMIDATION AND

UNION FUNDS.

HOW LABOUR LEADERS GROW RICH

FIFTY DOLLAR FINE FOR AN

DIPOLITE REMARK.

GOVERNMENT UNABLE TO ENFORCE ITS ORDERS.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.)

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NO TROOP MOVEMENTS TO MRS. BORODIN AND HELEN

REPORT.

OF TROY.

ICE HOUSE YM.C.A. WELL` PATRONISED.

There was no freak news yester.... day regarding the disposition of] either of the Shanghai Defence Forces, in Hong Kong and Shang

hai.

The only event in connection with the Force was the arrival in the morning of the Megantic from How Union funds are squandered. Shanghai on her way Home. She may be gathered from an account will probably lears Hong Kong submitted by the President of an to-day, and will be taking with her organisation which has gone into a few details and men invalided bankruptcy. According to the from Hong Kong's original surri- allegations a professional isbor son. leader spent $6,000 'to bribe a clerk in the Kuomintang to register the Union. He spent $280 on publicity, $120 on ricksha hire and collected, without rendering any account, $1 each from many members for non- attendance at meetings. He had one member 850 for making an in- polite remark at a Union meeting and another member $18 for failure to attend a committee meeting. These us apparently have no

As mentioned yesterday, the V.M.C.A. for Service men which has been provided on the ground Boor of Queen's Building (Chater Read and Ice House Street, junc tion) was opened yesterday, and many men availed themselves of the opportunity of spending an hour or so there during the evening.

DEATH OF SHANGHAI SOLDIER.

been recorded and there are a acore CHARCE AGAINST MOTORIST. of other items to be investigated.

The Kuomintang in Canton have assured the women and girls in the medicinal pill factories that they could go on working if they wished and need not join the strike de clared..by the men. women repped that they would like to con- tinus work but could not do so as they were driven off by Union Jesdars

The

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE

FULLY PRESS.”]

TONG TONG

AN EXCELLENT DISPLAY PROMISED.

BLAZE OF COLOUR DESPITE FOG.

To-day the Hong Kong Horticu}- taral Society holds its annual flower and vegetable show. The ex hibition will be staged, as usual, at Volunteer Headquarters and is remain open from 3 pm to 7p. At 30 p.m. Lady Clementi will distribute the prirea to the success

ful exhibitors.

Sin,-To those of us who have seen her recent portrait in one of the Home papers it will be some what amusing if Mrs. Borodin is destined to play the part of a modern Helen of Troy. I admit that the circumstances under which the two ladies left home are as dissimilar as their external aspect

The very beautiful array of (if we may believo half that the towers and foliage is always well ancients said about Helen), But worth seeing, and this year the the indignation of the Soviet is presence of the band and pipers, reminiscent of the wrath of Achilles of the King's Own Scottish Bor when roused, and it looks as though derers in their picturesque tartan Mr B may yet go down to and white coated uniforms, will en posterity Helenaus, Helandroliven the proceedings during the

गे afternoon and at ten time.

·Ygurs, etc.

N. Weather conditions during the past fortnight have been none too favourable, but in spite of the Peak fogs during this period there is every indication that the blooms being sent to the show will be well up to standard.

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J

REX TREVOR.

(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG DAILY FR838"]

Sin, The "bearing of the above ense has brought forward once again

matter of considerable interest and one which, if memory serves me On Monday we recorded the death at Shanghai of a soldier of correctly, Mr. Justice Salter com the Shanghai Defence Corps, Gunmented upon most strongly shortly after his Lordship's elevation to the net Edward George Faulkner.

From northern papers it is now Bench.

The usual matsheds and trestled tables are already in place and yes terday from am. to noon, and from 3 p.m., to & p.m. pot plants were being staged and some extremely beautiful specimens were

on view.

Vegetables and cut flowers have to be in by 10 a.m. this morning and table decorations must be ar- ranged by noon.

The Entries."

learned that the inquest was ad-Statements made by accused per journed until last Friday after sons in mitigation of punishment nocë, but ́information was given àre, in nine cases out of ten, tem- that the inquiry had been abandón-pered with exaggeration and un- ed owing to the police having pre-truths. Such, perhaps, is scarcely There has been a disappointingly ferred a charage against a British unnatural. But it seems radically subject.

Dealers in flour and sugar in "Canton are asking the Kuomintang

to help them resume business by Guaner Faulkner, who was in ordering the strike pickets away the 19th Pack Battery, Royal Ar from their premises. Merchantstillery, is said, it will be recalled, generally are complaining, however, that the Administration is unable to have met his death in an accid- to enforce its orders.

ent in Bubbling Wall Road during the early hours of the Sunday

The hospital aliated with the Chinese-French Medical College on

· MACHINE DAMAGE,

IMPORTANT CASE AT MAGIS- TRACY THIS, AFTERNOON.*)

M. Y. SAN CO, EMPLOYEES INVOLVED.

Damage to A biscuio making" machine, valued at between 810,000 and 212.000, and the serious offence of alleged intimidation are charges which figure in an important case to be heard before Mr. R. E. Lind- sell at the Central Magistracy this

afternoon.

aroused in this case, which concerns six Chinese and the M. T. San Co.,

A great deal of interest has been

well-known local Arm, who carry

on business as biscuit and candy manufacturers

The case was first mentioned be

fore the Court earlier this week, when the six Chinese in question, former employees of the firm, were arraigned on a charge maliciously damaging the biscuit making ma- chine in question. In connection with the same incident it is alleged that one of the man was concerned in intimidating two employees of the Company and threatening them in the hope of getting them to stop work. A further chargo has been preferred against him on this ac-

cquat.

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It appears, from what has a ready been stated in Court, that certain employees of the M. Y. San Co. were dismissed towards the end of last Chinese year, but certain fakis were promised re-instatement later.

Eventually, following m mittee meeting of the Company about 75 per cent. of these men were taken back. The man charged with intimation, the first defendant, was not one of these and the second, third, and fourth defendants, "re- fused to go back unless the No. 1 defendant was also taken on again,

Chinese New Year holiday it was found that certain parts of a bis cuit-making machine were missing, and the No. 6 defendant, who was |'97 this year is, said Mr. Hornell, in charge of this machine, denied very disappointing feature. Heal knowledge of the matter. Fel- lowing this the first, second and stated that out of 3,700 entries (ex-third defendants informed clading General Exhibits) during the past five years, the Peak had provided 2,019 as against 1,771 by the Open section.

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small entry of pot plants for the wrong that such persons, even if Open Section. The aggregate of entirely innocent, should be allowed entries in all classes this year is to make "statements "under" abso- $72, as against 721 last year, 812 for lite privilege," whilst other parties 1998, 749 in 1924 and 1,010 (a record) Javolved by such statements are in 1923. denied all right of repudiation.. This year's entries are as follows: In cases where a plea of "not Pot plants (open) 97; Pot plants

ments made by the accused, should, Cut flowers (Peak) 58; and General unquestionably, be made from the Exhibits 30. Last year there were witness-box. If, as Mr. Justice 11 entries for Pot Plants in the Salter pointed out, such a course Open section, and the falling off to always adopted, action may be taken in another Court should such statements prove to be without foundation.

the Bund, Canton, is now 3 centro morning. A ricsha in which he guilty has been entered, state (Peak) 115; Cut fowers (open) 43; When business-restarted after thei

of attack. Students who have been was riding and a motor car, were expelled from the College are in-involved in a collision.

COD-

timidating the workers at the hos pital to adopt the same litze of -action as those of the Canton hor- pital and the John G. Kerr Hos pital for the Insane which have now been closed It is understood that the French management are sulting with the authorities of other foreign educational and charitable institutions still operating and it is possible that all such institutions will be closed about the same time. Owing to the non-settlement of the strike among the employees of the lunar Post Office, the Canton Chinese Past Office will not accept parcels or issue money orders for that district.

The Third International Delegates from Moscow, while at Shiukwan, Northern Ewangtung, were gucats at the Kuomintang Headquarters, General Chen acting as host.

Since the taking over of the John G. Kerr Hospital for the Ipsane, formerly an American Missionary institution. by the Kuomintang, Dr. Bo Tza Yin has been appointed physician in charge.

THE ANTI-CHRISTIAN

SOCIETY OF CANTON,

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE

KUOMINTANG.

A

In the particular case under re- The Anti-Christian Society in view, the observations of the learn- Canton, at a meeting yesterday, et Magistrate and the sentence sub passed seven résolutions and re-requently passed, did much towards quested the 20 leading organizations clearing up a decidedly unpleasant

in the Southern Capital to do all atmosphere created by the prison-havoc upon the Feak exhibits. As

they could to put the said resolu-er's outburst. But, however, half the number of pot plants on tions into force. The organizations fortunately, all magistrates are not thus given their orders, including always so cutspoken as the learned the provincial and municipal com- occupant of the Beach yesterday

Yours, etc.,

mittees of the Kuomintang, are due to meet to-day to consider the question.

Native Christians as well as mis- sionary associations are likely to come under the ban. The Kuomin

The Canton-Kowloon Railway tang have also been ordered by this (Chinese Section) and the Canton Society to undertake intensive pro Samshui Railway are to be, put

paganda against Christianity and to under one management.

L. E. HAYNES.

Glenenly Hotel,

Hong Kong, Feb. 9th,, 1927.

THE LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY,

the

manager they would find all the missing parts if No. 1 defendant was re-instated and No. 6 defend- ant, who had filled No. 1's job, be dismissed.

In view of the these figures it seems a good idea for the Com The terms were agreed by the maittee to consider holding the show manager, and subsequently the first month earlier next year in order five men returned to work and to avoid the fogs, which bring found 16 missing parts of the ma chine. There were, however, still told they would not be re-employed the Peak is supplying more than two parts missing, defendants were show this year, it would certainly unless the machine was put into have been much better if the show running order. This the defend

ants were unable to do. had been staged earlier.

Regarding to-day's show, there isOn No. 1 defendant was found a quite a large number of entries for letter, originating from Canten, to the table decorations, and Mr. H. the effect that the the present em- and ployees of the M. X. San Co., would Green, of the Forestry Botanical Department, has arrang be dismissed and their places filled ed to stags a big exhibit in the by ex-employees of the Sincere Co., Drill Hall. This, in itself, will be at Canton. An attraction for all horticultural enthusiasts.

Cups.

The Kuomintang Provincial draw attention to institutions, Executive Committee in Canton which, while not of an exclusively THE LONDON COMEDY. THAT best exhibits of Pot plants and

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bas just voted $46,110 for the train religious' nature, are really agen ing of propagandists who will pay special attention to the boy scouts.cies to spread Christianity," so that

RAN OVER TWO YEARS.

Those now resident in Hong Kong

The latter are considered too strong Chinese young men and women may who have been lucky enough to be lower Show in Hong Kong.

In addition to other prizes and cupa, Messra. J.A. Plumber and E. Green are presenting cups for the Tegetables entered in any of the Open or Peak classes by members who have not exhibited before, or who have never won a prize at any Challenge Cups will be awarded Further demands include that at Home on any of the occasions in the following section: On March 19th, the second an-Christians should not be allowed to when that intensely modem draza,

Pot Plants (Open); Pot Plants niversary of the death of Dr. Sua conduct primary schools or to hold tist Frederick Lonsdale was stag tables (Peak) Cut Flowers (open) (Peak); Vegetables (open); Vege Yat Sen the boy scouts of the Kuo- office in athletic associations or mintang supported schools will turn serve on committees, that no ing, one of his brilliant comedies, Cut flower (Peak). out for a parade at the Sun Yat Sen ing of anti-Christian students in will have been interested in the University.

Canton be held to rally the anti- announcement that the Hong Kong Christian" movement; that Amateur Dramatic Chub is putting FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT.

a force for the Kuomintang to be warned against them. ignore.

periodical publication be started to

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be devoted wholly to anti-Christian on that very successful comedy, propaganda, and to CLITY On "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney" na studies and researches which will their next production. The fact

religion with acientific

that this play drew crowded houses

In view of the attempt of the Kuomintang to exercise complete control over all private schools, teachers of the said schools are going to organize themselves into an association. The Kuomintang replace Superintendent of Education in teachings.” Canton some weeks ago withdrew licenses from 215 private schools in order to discourage further teaching

of Confucianism, which runs counter SUN YAT SEN MEMORIAL

to the Bolshevist creed.

ALL QUIET.

DAY.

SOME HONG KONG ARRANGEMENTS.

IN

PIG DEALER KILLED

CASTLE PEAK ROAD.

A RUNAWAY. TRUCK, A fatal motor accident occurred on the Castle Peak Road on Tues day, 8. Pig dealer and a number of pigs being killed.

Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 defendants allege that they were told to put the machine out of order by No. 5 defendant.

out

No. I defendant is alleged to have intimidated two employees of the M. Y. San Co., by saying that ur less they left their jobs they would

" look have to

The case, as stated, was adjourn- ed until this afternoon, ball being allowed to the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th defendants in suma of 850 each, and the 6th defendant in the sum of $100. Bail was refused the 1st defendant.

*MUI TSAI" ILL-TREATED.

MISTRESS, FACES SERIOUS CHARGE. GIRL STILL IN HOSPITAL,

A Chinese mui trai (slave girl), 12 years of age was so badly beaten by her mistress that she was re moved to the Government Civil Hospital for treatment, and accord- ing to Police evidence, will have so remain there for several days before she will be able to get about

in London for over two years is sufficient evidence that people. in Hong Kong have something of ex ceptional merit to look forward to

It appears that the dealer en There is none of the modern gaged a Ford truck to convey 16

The mistress, Chinese woman, school who surpasses the author pigs from Chinwan to Shumshuipo

was charged before Mr. R.-E. Lind- of "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney and rode on the front seat next to

up the incline opposite Goldring yesterday with beating the girl in the driver. As the truck was going sell, at the Central Magistracy House, the engine stopped and the driver got out to investigate. No aid that the girl was seriously in- Inspector P. Grant, prosecuting, ground than the fuck began to run jured in the bead and body as away backwards, down the incline. result of the chastisement meted out Suddenly awerving.át plunged down to her by her mistress. It was fur the embankment. The

pig dealer ther stated that after beating the was thrown out and struck his head girl, the mistress threw her down against a telephone pole being lill- the stairs

Booner

The Hong Kong Chinese Seamen's in his brilliant wit and pungent Union held a meeting yesterday satire, but with all the long list of

cruel manner. by a Afternoon, which was interested in successes to his name, the author observing next Saturday as Sua bas zot produced anything. Better

Several hundred dollars were raised, and it than this delightful comedy. The was decided to hold a memorial AD.C. are to be congratulated on service in honour of the fate Kuo- their choice. mintang leader at the Taiping

WORKERS TIRED OF STRIKE.

FROM A SHAMEEN CORRESPONDENT.]

CANTON, March 7th. Everything seema to be quiet her fizzled out. The comployees of

bas foreigners, as far as can be gather ed, have had enough of striking and it is not thought they will go out again unless they are terrorised. Theatre on Saturday. A comunitted It is certain to draw crowds and

ed instantaneously. The truck was In applying for a remand Insp. About three nights ago, a motor has been appointed with headquar- therefore it is as well to give badly smashed and most of the pigs Peter Grant said the gel was at launch, belonging to a foreign firm ters at the Seamen's Union office reminder that those who wish to killed outright. The driver no present in a bad way and would not which was lying off Shameen, was in Des Voeux Road.

sconded immediately after the as be able to give any, information raided, and all the portable parts | Other Chinese organizations will obtain good seats should book early.cident. He did not make any re about the affair for a few days. of machinery stolen. The boatman observe the day including several

A remand was given until March Vin charge was discovered helplessly schools, but are making their own

The plan is now open at Ander-port to the police and the tragedy

was discovered by a passing car 18th, bail being allowed in the sum bound the next morning.

son's.

sometime later.

of $500.

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