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"MUI TSAIS" SET

FREE.

HANKOW CENOTAPH.

CONTRACTS PUBLICLY

BURNED.

MOST OF THE GIRLS REMAIN WITH THEIR EMPLOYERS.

THE KUOMINTANG FAMILY PARTY.

PERSONAL REGRET OVER ITS DEFACEMENT.

NO PROMISE TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE.

HANKOW, March 16th, The report mentioned at the final meeting of the British Municipal Council yesterday that Mr. Engane Chen, National Minister for For- eign Affairs, had promised to re (FROM CUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. Pair the British War Memorial or the Bund, was denied by Minister Chen here today,

Several hundred families in Can- ton and vicinity have voluntarily freed from their contracts their mui taai or servant girls bound to serve a number of years or until

In an interview with the Canton Gazette correspondent, he said that when, on January 4th, the British Consul-General told him of the do facement of the Cenotaph be ex-

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 21st, 1927.

OFF TO SHANGHAL." THE LAST OF MRS.

DEVONS LEAVING.

"EMBARKING ON BELLERO. PHON" TO-MORROW.

The 1st Devon Regiment, which been ordered to Shanghai, is at present in camp at Lowu, has

CHEYNEY."

HONG KONG A.D.C.'S LATEST PRODUCTION,

T

THE FIRST NIGHT PERFORMANCE.

**The Last of Mrs

ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER.

THREE BAD CHARACTERS SENTENCED.

1

STOLEN PROPERTY FOUND ON JUNK.

One can easily understand why picious manner in a lane off Sharp Fouad loitering about in a aus- up" and the Bellerophon will go comedy,

The men are already "packing it was that Frederic Lonsdale's Street, a Chinese was placed under alongside the wharf to-morrow | Cheyney" should run for over 500 chai Police Station, he said he was arrest and when taken to the Wan- When the Bellerophon will leave Miss Gladys Cooper and Sir Gerald that he was merely taking a morning to take them aboard. nights in London, particularly with emptored on Hong Ha's boat and depends, of course, upon the time du Maurier in the east. The play breath of fresh air." for departure.. taken in getting everything ready is what a "modern" play, should",

be-clever and entertaining-and it

day delight to see and most modern is one which most playgoers of to

actors and actresses like to portray

Infantry Brigado, the other units of The Devons are part of the 14th which are already in Shanghai.

A few minutes later, another

in a suspicibus manner in another Chinese was brought to the Station. He was also found lounging about. lane in the vicinity. This man also

their marriage. As a celebration pressed his personal regret at the settle down in the Rope Factory. The dialogue of "The Last of Mrs said that he was employed on the

some of the documents pertaining incident,

little

The 1st Field Brigade R.A. will Kowloon, tomorrow. Preparations Cheyney" is bright, not a for the move are being made to-day."breëzy," and even at times quite

brilliant, though the plot whole is somewhat improbable. Like most plays of the kind, its

THE DEFENCE OF SHANGHAI

・

Cenotaph, which had been removed. WHY BOTH FLEET AND ARMY success very much depends upon

He promised to have the to the service contract were pub-posters removil from the Cenotaph.. licly burned the other day. The This was done the same evening, mui tai, although legally free, are As regards the chains around the for the most part still with the families to which they have been

a request was made that an inquiry attached. Very few have actually might be made as to their, where- returned to their parents.

abouts. Beyond this, there was no Judging from the ministers official or vaocial exchange of cently appointed to office in the communications between the Nation. Kuomintang it would certainly seemalist Government and the British that the extremista are gaining the authoritic concerning the Ceno upper hand, As already announced taph, Mr. Chen said.-Canton five more ministers have been creat Gazette. et including one of Health, which portfolio will be offered to Madame Sun Yat Sea. The other" four are Industry: to be filled by Dr. Kung Hsiang Hei, husband of a sister of Madame Sun; Labour: Soo Shiu ORDINANCE TO BE AMENDED. Ching, a chairman of the Canton Strike Committee from June, 1925, to October, 1998; Education: Pro- fessor Koc Man Yu, a well-known Chinese Communist recently ex-

A Bill intituled an Ordinance to pelled from Peking; and Agricul-amend the University Ordinance is ture: Tan Ping Shao, one of the shortly to be introduced into the foremost commanists in China and Legislative Council, and is publish Chinese Member of the Executiva ed in the Government Gazette as Council of the Third International under:- Movement.

THE UNIVERSITY AND HONORARY DEGREES.

STATUTORY COMMITTEE TO

BE SET UP.

ARE NEEDED.

STRATEGIC DANGER OF NAVAL LANDING PARTIES.

good many times in a good maay The question has been asked a places of late as to why a whole division of infantry was considered necessary for the local defence of Shanghai; why, since the place is apors with suficient depth of water to permit of the presence of the whole of our naval forces in the China Seas, the Navy could not have undertaken the protection of the foreign concession! It may be said at once that land warfare is not the business of the Navy any more then sea warfare is the busi ness of the Army, and since we had troops available, it was clearly the right policy to detail them for what was their legitimate work.

the cast and a piece largely con- sisting of sparkling witticisma cab. not be adequately presented except by particularly able players. It is therefore particularly gratifying to day night in the Theatre Royal, And, as the audience did on Satur the occasion of the Hong Kong A.D.C.'s first performance of Mr Londsdale's comedy, that the cast was quite equal to the demands made upon them individually and collectively.

pro-

Hong Ha's boat.

The Police then paid a visit to the boat in question and there

some time ago. A third man found found a number of articles atolen from a house in Tang Lung Street

on the boat was also placed under arrest..

"

the Central Magistracy on Satur The three men were charged at day morning before Mr. R. E. Lind- and were sentenced to six weeks' sell. They all pleaded guilty," imprisonment each, and additional torins of three months' hard labour were further imposed on the fret and second defendinate.

The story of The Last of Mrs. Mrs. E. Grossman, as Mary, acted Cheyney" may be given very briefly very ably. by stating that it refers to a young performance of the part of "Mrs. Mrs. Davidson's London girl, formerly a hop-girl, bley was perhaps a little too thoughtlessly adopting a career of and satisfactory As Mrs. Wynton, respectable," but it was quite clever crime, along with a number of Mrs. G. F. Chubb was another suc- erpoks, for the sake of escaping cess. As for the men, the writer is Lesson of the Dardanelles.

from her present environment into

of opinion that Mr. G. F. Hole's The experience of the Dardanelles a higher social status that warships off a threatened place one of Mrs. Cheyney, a widow portrayal of an over conscientious

For "

performance of the part of Lord does not much encourage the idea fessional purposes" she adopts the

Elton was particularly outstanding in merit. are an adequate protection. It is from Australia. She is, of course, and by nu incans intellectually bril

He gave a very clever true that the Dardanelles were represented as being a very attracJiant English nobleman, and he was The objects and reasons state:- could offer no further resistance she certainly was, as portrayed by for much of the enjoyment of the heavily fortified, whereas Shanghai tive widow, and, on Saturday night, personally very largely responsible With Madame Sun Yat Sen amend the University Ordinance, few mixed artillery batteries proved herself to be quite equal to Lord Arthur. Dilling, although The object of this Bill is to than improvised gun positions for Mrs. Anderson-Morshead. This lady performance. Mr. A. G. Bedells, as (formerly Miss Regina Hingling Soong, not Mra Sur: Loo Shi, the 1911, so na to deal in it expressly But warships can only bombard, her dificult part, and wholly suc- successful, was not quite convine- The fact is that such a situation quite natural-which it certainly for an actor, even an amateur actor, with the machinery for the grant-negative manner of defending it.

and to bombard a place is rather a ceeded in making her somewhat ing. He played the part better than quixotic career of crime." Beam! he realised it, and that was a pity, committees appointed, first by the development of amphibian opera ing to the playwright, proved to be

provides excellent scope for the was not. For Mrs. Cheyney, accord must look his part as well as play have performed the duty of recom- spotting, could support the infan- cracked ways, being quito unahie Senate and inter by the Council, tious. The Navy, aided by aerial much too naturally good for such mending names to the Court for meter and thus keep the enemy posed to be many, young women

guns at bay. But to

its artillery over a wide perimeter

modern" as are sup But for the presence while, at the same time, she was of the would have been sheer folly to send people who had been good to her

Woosung it

equally averse from robbing out three full brigades of infantry with no further artillery than a

not defend a place from the water few light pack batteries. Again, in such a situation, the, Navy could

defending it without firing upon friend and foe alike.

first wife of Dr. Sun Yat Sea anding of honorary degrees. Hitherto"

honorary degrees. It is thought better that the matter should be dealt with explicitly in the Or dinance.

The following statute is added to

as

ber.

mother of Mr. Sun Fo) also a Minister of the Kuomintang, tho Sus family will control four out of the nine ministries of the party government, The Kuomintang be gins to look more a family than rationalist party. Mr. T. V. Soong, abrother of Madame Sun, is ulrendy Minister of Finance, and Mr. Sua Fo, son of Dr. Sen by his the Second Schedule of the Univer- first marriage, is Minister of Com-sity Ordinance, 1911, immediatelyn which a land force was already doubtedly very improbable when munications.

The Redwing of the, Kuomin- tang is responsible for the report that the leader of the extremists, Mr. Wang Ching Wei,, formerly chairman of the Kuomintang in Canton, will be again permitted to return to China to participate in 'political affairs.

It is expected that Mr. Wang will arrive at Hankow before the end of April. 1. Borodin, it is understood, has stated that the Sovies Mission ad-

vising the Kucraintang will hot. oppose the re-instatement of Mr..) Wang in the Kuomintang Execu tive Council...

Landlords in Canton City, belcro -being allowed to let out their pre- mises to new tenants, are required

after Statute 12 thereof;-

1. The Honorary Degrees Com

mittee shall consist of the fol- lowing persons:-

2.

The Chancellor (ex-officia) The Vice-Chancelier

officio).

The Dean of each Faculty

(ex-oficio).

A member of the Council

appointed by the Coun-in ail.

The Registrar shall ex-officio be secretary to the Committee but shall not be a member of

it.

condition.

Such a mixture of idealism and

cerned. But while the play is un- amateur crime is of course difficult to reconcile and, naturally, ends in failure

so far as crime is con-

held up to Nature's "mirror," it is, As stated, quite, acceptable, when regarded from the modern"

it.

Az

a lot to do, and, on the whole, did crook, Mr. M. M. Maas had quite As Charles" the polished

would be much improved if it were it very well. His manner, however, a little freer. Ee somehow lacked that necessary freedom of action which makes for good and convine. Mr. J. Macready and Mr. E. S. C. ing acting,

crook footmen," Brooks were all that they needed to be, while Mr. H. E. Lindsell was quite a breezy and not a little blat ant as the crook chauffeur." Mr. T. W. Southam's portrayal of the butler was admirably restrained and effective One must not forget Miz. A. N. Lacey's capital performance of the inevitable modern play, for as Willie Wynton, 283 of the

he was very successful.

The Last of Mrs. Cheyney will probably be regarded as one of our A.D.C.'s best performances, and it certainly is played and pre- sented anirably, thanks not only to the clever cast, but particularly to Mr. G. F. Hole, who produced it. He was ably assisted by Mr. W. A Corneli with the scenery, Mr. G, G. Thomson as lighting and Property master and by Mr. R. E. Thompson contributed not a little Lindsell as prompter, Mrs. Beatrice to the play's success by her work ting up a really attractive pro- in advertising the play and.in get-

iz

auch a situation, an admiral might But if it be asked whether, in not very well land a strong force stage's point of view, for here we from his ships to protect a threaten have the women of the cast-or (ex-ed place, then we come to an most of them-comporting them aspect of the matter which claims Melves with all the "abandon" consideration. The principle under essential now-a-days in modern which the landing of seamen is women." Improper expressions in vetoed is that it leaves the ships the atmosphere in which they mix.

semi-defenceless

seem to be quite the proper thing "This could only be a matter of it is, of course, amusing and nothing serious risk if there were any pos- else, for who, in these days, takes Bible chance of the ships being seriously the young woman who attacked. During the South African does not want herself to be taken war the late Admiral Eir Rabert seriously in "The Last of Mrs. 3. The member appointed by the half its complements to form a

Harris depleted his squadron of Cheyney," therefore, we have of Council shall hold office for

course many "breezy Temarks three years and shall be aval brigade and more than half from the women members of the his guns. Both did magnificent cast, none of whom, it seems would eligible for re-appointment.

service, but with France and Ger- ever dream of calling the proverbial many openly hostile it was felt to spade anything quite so simple be rather an imprudent policy, and when they could describe it much at the end of the South African more picturesquely and forcibly. war the Admiralty said in effect, In the play, which is of threa Lever again!

acts, there is more than the aver

During the evening, the Melod age amount of really bright and the baten of Mr. A. A. Dawes, play. ians" of H.M.S. Titania, under clever dialogue, and the manner ined sparkling music to "everyone's which, it came trippingly off the bongue on Baturday night reflect- ed much credit upon the players. Indeed, we are of opinion that the

GERMAN, MISSIONS.

to contribute three and & half BASEL EVANGELICAL

months' rent to the Kuomintang authorities. This money has to bo paid before the Police are permit ted to witness the rent contract which must be submitted for regis- tration are stamping.

SOCIETY'S APPLICATION.

BILL TO ENCORPORATE ·

PRESIDENT,

Owing to slack business the manu- the Basel Evangelical Missionary The President in Hong Kong of facturers of fire-crackers in Canton Society, with the consent of the City and the vicinity are proposing German Missions Trustees, intends to reduce the wages of their em

at an early date to apply to "the ployees by 25 per cent., and their Legislative Council of Hong Kong board money by more than 10 per for a bill incorporating the Presi- ccnt. - The workers are being told dent for the time being in Hong that the increase of wages claimed Kong of the said Society,

The objects and ressors of the last year together with heavy taxa-

ment Gazette, state:-

2. The object of this Bill is to incorporate the President in Hong of the Basel Evangelical

R.A.M.C. MOVE IN. GENERAL DUNGAN'S APPRE- CIATION OF Y.M.C.A.

R.&. M.C. units moved into King's performance was one of singular

Diocesan Boys' School on Saturday. College and the properties in Konment for amateurs, who may be highly congratulated upon their loon formerly occupied by the

Mrs. Anderson-Morebead's "Mrs.

boat.

Buccess.

gramme

enjoyment

ladies in the play, are by :-

The Paris models, worn by the Chiffon Act II. Scene I. by Mrs. Cheyney in Act I. by "Feming "

Act II. Beene II. and Act III. by Chiffon."

Mrs. Ehley, Act I. by "Chiffon " Maria in Act I. by "Femina." Mary in Act I, by "Femias" and] Act II. Scene I. by "Chiffon." Lane, Crawlord, Ltd.

Mra Wynton in Act I. by Mesara.

pro-

The work of fitting up the buildings Cheyney" we have already referred and Act II. Scene I. by "Femine." for hospital purposes has been conto. It was without doubt exceedingly pleted.

The pupils of King's College haveable, and the manner of the actress been distributed between Queen's

made extremely pleasing what was, College and Ellis Kadooris School, and dificult part. Of the "modern" in reality, a decidedly unpleasant left for Shanghai on Friday, tak good, one or two (perhaps because The troopships. Bellerophon ladies presented, while all were

Joan in Act I by Madame Flint, It is, we hope, quite unnecessary ing hospital equipment and ar- they have more opportunities) were radiantly attractive in such dazzling moured care.

A few Coldstream really very

to say that the ladies looked tion atill in force has prevented the Bill, as published in the Govern Guards also went North with the Maria, Lady Frinton, played by good. Such WAR

creations. Mrs. J. H. Hunt with a rakish Mesara. Lane, Crawford's, Ltd.; The stage furnishing was done by also was "Joan," very cleverly per-vided ornamente cushions and lamp- abandon altogether perfect, formed by Mr. A. N. Lucey. And shades, and the lighting effects were

So The Sign of the Lantern"

(Vontinued on next column).

supplied by the Hong Kong Elec- tric Company.

The play is so well worth secing, It is most important that: as is so cleverly acted, brightly pre- much as possible should be done sented and is, in every respect, so both here and in Hong Kong touch of a genuinely good entertain- keep the troops. amongst healthy ment, that the A.D.C. thoroughly and decent surroundings and deserve to have a large audienco at keep them away from the tempta every performance. tions of the

grog shops' and The dates of further perform- such places which are the cuTEE.

auces are March 22nd, 24th, 25th and of seaporta."

28th!

expansion of this once popular in-

General's Thanks. dustry. Many factories closed down

Mr. J. H. Hunt (Secretary of the at the end of last year in order Missionary Society. The bill mere-pean Y.M.C.A., Kowloon); or to transfer their capital to Hongy revives in an improved form the received a letter from. Major Kong and Macao.

former incorporation Ordinance No. of 1666, which was repealed The workers and students will by Ordinance No. 11 of 1919. have another general holiday on 2. The Bill is in the form now March 29th, the 18th anniversary of adopted for incorporation Ordin-

ances generally. the Canton Revolution against the Manchus. In this revolution 72 men fell, and were buried at the Wong Fab Kong, or Yellow Flower Hill, outside the East Gate.

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cor-

2. Section 7, taken with the schedule, revests in the new Paration the immovable property formerly held by the old corpora tion which is now vested in the German Missions Truste

General John Duncan. The General Shanghai Defence Force says:

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