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GEN. LI TSAI

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A GENTLEMAN OF THE

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MOONLIGHT PARTIES IN SLIPPER BOATS FOR- BIDDEN.

BANDITS BECOMING ANTI- RED,"

¡FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

Opponents of General Li Tsai Hsin, the senior military officer in Kwangtung, seem to be bent on his removal by the primitive method of assassination. The out and out Reds are supposed to have made other attempts than the one re-

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1927.

CHINESE GUNBOAT SMASHES INTO SAMPAN AND JUNE.

STEAMS STRAIGHT ON.

At about 11.55 on Tuesday morn- ing last week a Chinese gunboat was proceeding up the Whangpoo at a fairy fast speed. When she was "pposite the Customs jetty she found that her course was some- what obstructed by a heavily laon junk and a sampan, both going downstream The gunboat made no signal of aay kind with her

·CORRESPONDENCE. ECHO OF WORLD THEATRE

THE "GEM OF THE EAST *

1. ENGLAND.

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TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.'']

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BANKRUPTCY,

A QUESTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

SHARE TRANSFER THAT WAS

NOT COMPLETED.

A partnership issue came up for decision, at the Supreme Court yesterday morning before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice J. R. Wood).

Sta,Recently I read a very blowing account of the beauties of Hong Kong in the Daily Press, Being a newcomer to the Colony, I can only give my impressions of the beauties for the period I have beea here. Various people I meet tell me that this is the Summer time of the Colony, while others say that the warm weather is still to come.in I am content to wait and see." Some of the walks here are very pretty, but there is no doubt at all, that it depends very greatly

The point in question was whether Lai Hoi San and Lai Man Wai were partners in the World Theatre,

bankruptcy, belors it was taken over by the Hong Kong Amuse menta, Ltd.

In giving judgment his Lordship decided that they were partners,

SHANGHAI RATES,

DISPUTE.

NUMBERS OF CHINESE PAYING.

REPRESENTATIVES SEEK A

SETTLEMENT.

ported in our issue of yesterday and syren and made, not the slightest their eforts are Dot altogether repugnant to a good many who take fattempt to avoid the junk or the whether you are viewing the scenery and further commented that the Fessenden, Chairman of the Shang

no interests in politics but associate the General with the present heavy handed and high taxing régime.

One practical result of the efforts

sampan She struck the junk glancing blow with her bowa, and the sampan, even more unfortunate, the full benefit of the gunboat's

stem.

It seems that such little matters

of the extremists is a campaign against the slipper boats. It was from one of these that the infernal as that, however, are not to be machine was launched against the allowed to interfere with the move steamboat in which the General was, ments of the Chinese Navy, for the on Saturday night, returning home-gunboat did not slacken speed in ward. These boats are not dis- similar to the ordinary sampan but are more elaborate both in decorn. tion and fitting. Parties hire them for the evening and sometimes the night is spent aboard them.

They have certainly been used as mecting places for political con- spirators, and for other by no means innocent purposes, but, for the majority of Capturese they afforded simple, and enjoyable evenings pleasure. Nuw their nocturnel voyagings have been forbidden, and

the least and made no attempt to ascertain, whether the crew of the junk, which was in a sinking con- dition, needed assistance. When last seen, the gunboat was still steaming full speed towards the arsenal, with the unfortunate sam- pad impaled on her bows.

British Navy to the Rescue. The accident was witnessed from the Customs jetty and from EM'S fow Frühisher, and within 3 moments a pinnace from the war.

SHANGHAI, July 29th. Referring further to the Shanghai Municipal Council's determined and not unsuccessful efforts to carry ou the will of the ratepayers of the International Settlement, it would appear that the Revenue Depart ment's rate collectors are meeting with a fair amount of success.

Yesterday, large numbers of Chi- nese mot their obligations and paid their taxes. At any rate, Mr. S, hai Municipal Council, is hourly in conference with representatives of various Chinese bodies seeking the solution of a problem which really Ltd, were plaintiffs, and Mr. F. Canly exists in the brains of those Jenkin appeared for them, being in who have sown the seed of discon- tent in the minds, of law-abiding structed by Mr. E. S. C. Brooks, Mr. E. L. Agassiz, Oficial Receiver, was also present in Court.

Chinese ratepayers. The latter ac Outlining the case for the plain-tually are under no illusion. They tiffs, Afr. Jenkin said the issue was ordered to be tried on February 5th know that taxes must be paid. The last year to decide whether or not question which at the moment is the men were partnera. The plain confronting the Chinese merchant tils were creditors in the bank is: How can I pay my taxes, which ruptcy of the theatre for $17,000, of which $6,000 was for films up incidentally gives me the right to trade in the Settlement and at the same time preserve my "face" with the numerous Chinese organizations which are pestering me to default? The answer. which an appreciable number of merchants have given is: I must continue to trade and to enable me to do this, I must meet the just obligations imposed upon me by The proprietors who were carrying those who give me the right to trade of which the first defendant, Lai Accordingly, they have paid their Hoi Son, was the principal partner and the only active one. He con- taxes and continue their way un tributed, on their evidence, four-hampered. fifths of the total capital, which was 850,000. The partnership appoint ed Mr. Wong Tai Tao, the prin cipal. witness in the matter, to act not averse from receiving deputa for them in their English business, is a sweet wholesome smell (we get of which,there was a considerablations and continues to do so, but i

of course, adamant amount. He was also related to the the Council is, second defendant, Lai Man Wai, and will continue to utilize the by marriage.

Mr. Jenkin said that the build. Powers conferred upon it. ing was completed in July, 1921, and shortly afterwards a mortgage was Executed in favour of the Bank of East Asia for $20,000. That was attended to by Lai Hoi San, who was really the master mind in the business.

with the aid of "shank's pony," or effect of his judgment was that both the comfortable seat of a men were bankrupt and their pro- from motorlar. The foliage and moun-perty was rendered liable. taias are splendid, and the sunset The Hong Kong Amusements, effects are grand. Up to the pre- sent, however, this so-called Gem of the East," has not impressed me as much as I thought it would before I left that Pearl of the World-England. Hampshire is the County I have spent the greater part of my life in, and when I look back and remember the beauties of the country there, I must confess

is attracts me far more than theplied, and $11,000 was under an scenery here.

assignment on the Hong Kong-Gov- ernment for rent due by the theatre to the Government.

Take for instance a stroll through the lanes of the Meon Valley in

Spring time. On either side of the roads are primroses showing their yellow buds, along with the snow drop; just inside the hedges the copsis are blue with the bluebells mod daffodils with the ferns spring.

In March, 1993, Mr. Jenkin said, four browsers, including the two defendants had the idea of acquiring from the Crown a certain picee of property on which to erect a cinema, and they obtained a lense of Inland Lot 2793 and proceeded to build the World Theatre.

yet another of Canton's pleasures/ship and two launches of the Cusing up to keep them company. The on the business constituted a firm in the International Settlement.

has been sacrificed on the altar of toms were on the scene of the ac

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some out Sere) and the ploughman turning up the rich brown soil, all Help to make a picture, worth any one's while to see..

place is alive with birds of every description, the thrush perched on up to date and democratic vident, rendering what, aid

the very top of the bighest tree, possible. It appeared that none government,

of the crew of the junk were thrown adding his song to the beauty of the scene. The smell of the earth, At the inauguration of the new

into the water, though what hap-awakening out of the grip of Winter Administrative Council which took pened to the hapless occupant ori place in Canton last Monday after-occupants of the sampan" is not noon, only a minority of the mem-

clear. The junk had been digmast- bers was present, and only two new ed and was rapidly sinking, and officials, Commissioner Lea Wen eventually was taken in tow by a Fan, who takes over the Barcan Customs. launch and beached on. of Civil Affairs and Commissioner the Pootung side of the river. Chang Nan Hsin who is head of the Public Lands Department,- formally assumed their posts. The members of the Li Teai Hsid group, therefore, remain dominant in the new Administration. Many of the old officials are holding on pending the appointment of successors ac ceptable to the ruling militarists in Canton,"

STEAMBOAT SETTLEMENT?

REPORTED SUCCESS OF UN OFFICIAL NEGOTIATIONS.

What can match a held of young wheat with its beautiful sheen of green, swaying and rippling to the breeze, with the sunshine overhead. Then later on when the Summer is its glory, there is no greater pleasure that walking along these roads after a shower of rain. The airs seems to be full of life and

Share Transfer Hot Completed. The second defendant WEL

Deputations Readily Receivad, The Chairman of the Council is

Three local Chinese lawyers, ad- visors of the Chinese Ratepayers'

Association, called open Mr. Quo Tai Chi, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs on Thursday and were in formed by him that the Chinese authorities have already reached a decision with regard to the action they will take in connection with the rates increase, but he further said

It is understood from: a reliable beauty, the dog roses with the rain theatre was critical, ho made an that he was not ready at the present

drops shining like diamonds and a source that the unofficial negotia- The Mechanics Union in Chatentions, that have been proceeded in refreshing scent from the warm earth. This is what you get by are "anti-Reds," and the profes- Canton over "tea" between the sional labour leaders of this organi compradores of the British steam-walking, but with a four seater, the sation are employing pickets and boats and the Seamen's Union auge is so much greater. Over hill and into the valleys through secret service men to arrest all officials, in connection with the boy-

scenery that puts to shame the members favouring the Hankow cott of the British steamers over regime.

the Lungthan affair, have proved much vaunted charm of Venice, and

River waters, are quite willing to approved by all sides has, we be wear any political colour if it is liare, been arrived at end within likely to secure them immunity from a day or two at the most an official attack. They now keenly announcement is expected be made "anti-Red." Several bands of out- to this effect.

dormant partner, and in July, 1925, shortly after the strike had broken out and the financial position of the attempt to transfer. his share of $1,000 to a lady named Mrs. Yeung. time to make public this decision.

In turn the advisors spoke to the the The papers were handed to Wong Tai Tso, whe, however, did not put Commissioner, not only on through the transaction. He took them to Mr. H. K. Woo, for rates, but the alleged S.M.C. viola- reasons which were not material. tions of the rights of the Provisional They were photographed, and the Court. They impressed upon him

were returned Driginals

that immediate action was impera- second defendant, since when they had not been seen. He was not in tive or, in the alternative, there the Colony, but he had filed an would be no hope for the restora

about a year ago. The photographs in that respect were the only evi dence they could produce,

to

the

Bandits and pirates on the West successful. An amicable agreement Italy, where the favoured fer 50 affidavit in the matter at Shanghai | tion of the Court to the Chinese.

are

when London is so hot,

It has been said that Hampshire is one of the prettiest counties in England, but I had better be care- ful, for in this Colony there are, gather North, South, East and together men from various West, and I am sure some of the

Evidence Called,

The Kuo Wen News Agency yea-

terday reported that the rates ques-

tion was somewhat milder and that arbitration had been in progress be- Wong Tai Tso, in the witness tween representatives of the Muni- box, said he was an architect's cipal Council and the Chinese since Apprentice, Hai Hoi San engaged 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, laws in Hokshan, when approached Until then one cannot expect to west Countrymen, will say, what off men employed in the business and when Mr. Stirling Fessender, Chair- xed their salaries. When the man of the Municipal Council, had by persons representing themselves see any increase in the number of the Devonshire Moors, and the strike of 1925 broke out the part presided at a meeting between the as agents of Mr. Sun Fo were not passengers beyond the usual three.

"Creaam,"

while the Cornishman ners were being pressed by credi- Chinese and foreigners and intimat at all responsive to invitations to or six. Steamers arriving on Moo-

will come in with his wonderful sen coast. I will therefore conclude tors, and a petition in bankruptcy ed that the S.M.C. had adequate enlist in the service of the Comday and yesterday brought the in-

was filed on August 22nd, 1025. measures of scttling, the contro- with this. Although Hong Kong at

Negotiations were entered intoversy." munists...

significant numbers that have pre-night time looks very pretty with with Mr. Lo Kau, a director of the At the meeting held yesterday, hides a lot of squalor and 61th at but nothing materialised. On March tion was to have been brought up no means forgetful of Canton. He even when the settlement is officially the back of it, which in time no 19th, 1026, arting on the instructions of the closing down of shops in tas General Chiang Kai Shek is by vailed for the past few weeks, and its multitude of electric lights, Hong Kong Amusements; Limited, the news agency reported, the ques

But in my of Lai Hol Sa witness wrote a has taken care to secure the 'con- notified there can bardly be a doubt will be remedied.

Settlement and measures adopted trol of the Kwangtang Arsenal, the sudden jump back to pre-boycott opinion the "Gem of the East, second largest in the country, by figures, but a noticeable change a does not compare with the Pear letter to the manager of the Pathe for their re-opening.-North China

of the World England. Yours, Orient, che paragraph of which Daily News.

read, Our proprietor, Mr. Lai Hoi San, has agreed to sign and will give firm's chop to guarantee the Above payment, and by doing so we Witness agreed that the letter here the signature of Lai Hoi San against the word Guarantor."

appointing one of his most loyal expected within a few days. followers, Mr. Chau Chik Yu, to be director-general of the works.

FINANCE COMMISSIONER GOES TO CANTON.

etc.,

AEL

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Leaving her early yesterday. morning, the Taishan had no spare first-class accommodation, owing to RECEIPTS TO BE STAMPED. hope you will be satisfied."

the Bank Holiday. Most of the pas sengers wera Europeans, but there Mr. Koo Ying Fan, Nationalist were many Chinese travelling second. Finance Minister, who is also. Com-class, it is learned; and several

TWO OFFENDERS FINED.

For issuing" receipts without affix- first-class. On her return journeying a stomp three shop-keepers were brought before Mr. R. E. arrived from Shanghai by the she had 20 European and six Lindsell at the Central Magistracy

yesterday...

missioner of Finance of Kwangtung

President-Pierce on his way to Canton. Mr. Koo was accompanied by his family, Mr. Ma Sheung, Mr. Falcone, formerly bodyguard chief to the late Dr. Sun, and a number of Nationalist officers.

Chinese passengers.

ALLEGED STEALING BY FINDING.

Ahawker and his wife were Aitor the President bout had charged at the Central Magistracy berthed Mr. Keo disembarked, and yesterday with stealing by finding went on board the es. Tung On a ring worth $200. for Canton.--

He is understood to be going back

It was stated that the woman was caught by a detective in the to Canton on a number of import act of pawning the ring

ant missionz.

The case was adjourned.

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After looking at the photographs, witness said that one was a receipt of the World Theatre issued in favor of Lai Man Wei for $1,000, his share money, and that the other was a document of transfer of that share to Mrs. Yeung Yuk Lum They bore the datos July 28th, 1025.

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