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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, 1927.

ALLEGED LAND SWINDLE.

THE HONG KONG. DAILY PRESS,

MORE TROOPS.

NEWS FROM BIAS BAY.

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AT THE

THEATRE.

LEE

"TRAFFIC COURT."

TAT SHING

PIRACY

ECHO.

RECRUITING DEPOTS ESTABLISHED.

MINING AND RUBBER POSSIBILITIES.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION,

OUT CRINESS CORRESPONDENT.}

The Canton Military "Authorities are creating a sphere of their own independent of Nanking and Han-

in

VICTIMS WRITE HOME FOR RANSOM.

man

News from Blas Bay was received here by the relatives of a named Lay, who with six others was, taken prisoner by pirates following the attack on the s.s. Fat Shing during the letter part of last month.

Lan wrote hoine to say that his

Amount has

THE ORIENTAL STROLLING PLAYERS.

THE BAND OF THE NORTH-

"AMPTONSHIRES,

The visit of the Oriental Strolling Players has drawn attention to Hong Kong's newest theatre, at the end of Percival Street, Wan chaithe Lee Theatre-and will; wa

"CONSTABLE AND POINT SIGNALS

DRIVING WITHOUT A

→ LICENCE.

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The weekly "traffic court" was held yesterday morning by Major C. Willson at the Central Magis- tracy when

batch of summonses against persons for driving with out a licence, reckless driving and ignoring of signals were dealt with, Fines imposed ranged from: 81 to 90.

NO LICENSE. Daiving imotor cars

MORTGAGING ANOTHER MAN'S PROPERTY.

AN ILLITERATE FARMER'S COMPLAINT,

Two Chinese said to have effected a mortgage on a piece of land far 8700 which did not belong to them? were charged before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy yesterday.

Mr. A. E. Hall appeared for the first defendant and Mr. C. A: S. Russ represented the second accus ed. Mr. J. A. Gordon Leask was for the complain'hut.

kow in the two provinces, Kwang-captors had asked him to get money hope, be a means of introducing túng and Kwangsi. More than 15 to pay for his freedom, but the fit to the European residents of the not mentioned. The Colony. The Lee Theatre has seat troop recruiting agencies are

letter, as nsual, was very brief and

ing accomodation for over 2,000! operation of have been sanctioned.

the relatives were given no 'instrue- Unsettled conditions within the Province do ao discourage the tin as to how to proceed with the peopic and is delightfully cool. The Canton Bureau of Industry which matter. Another letter is expected tram lue has not been extended trate, Mr. McClay, whe drove of land. He bought the land from

which will give the necessary directions.

THE C.N:C. SETTLEMENT,

JOINT STATEMENT BY COM.

PANY AND GUILD.

to the door of the theatre so it is easy to find. But possibly the chief interest for Europeans will e in the architective and decorative scheme of the theatre, which cen bines the curious and beautiful art of the East with the space comfort and cleanliness demanded by the West.

without

of two Europeans before the Magis races resulted in the appearance

dar en September 7th without a

tenes since the summons served on him. He was also fined $0.

25 MILES AN HOUR.

Was

The facts of the case, according to the prosecution, were that a

at Tsing I Island, owns farmer named Yang Ying, residing

a piece

Chan Tai Fook, and a title deed He could not was given to him. read or write but he could make out his name and this was written on the deed. He kept the deed in

A Chinese driver of a public cara drawer of his cupboard, and who attempted to break the record someone stele it. He did not know for rounding corners, put his foot of its disappearance until his on the accelerator and got up to 25 brother told him about it in June. miles an hour at Des Voeux Rond He reported the matter to the dis West. Trac Sgt. Clarke happen-trict office, was The architects of West Ended to be in the vicinity and his pre- defendant's appearance in Court theatres might wall take a leaf outsenes there was responsible for thein Court which was purported to

yesterday.

is still carrying on investigations in two insportaut directions-ining and rubber production. The Barens recently sent experts to the North- ern Districts to review the possibili- ties of developing the coal mines) » there. According to the experts, certain fields en Yuyuan Haien may be worked immediately. There are

The following joint statement re- now more than 30 factories in Can- ton City alone, manufacturing rub-garding the ending of the Chinn ber goods. The rubber is imported, Navigation Company strike but the opinion has been strongly supported that the island of Hainan and other parts of Kwangtung will produce rubber not only to meet

Through the kind offices of Mr. local needs but also for export.

ET. Byrne, to whom the Company Recent Red persecution of Chris and the Guilds express their ap tians and labour tyranny over Mis-preciation and thanks for the time, sion schools in Canton have failed and tart expended by him and the removable cretonne covers in bringing the parties together, to stop the progress of Christian meetings have been held during the of the seats, not only look fresh education, and schools managed by past six weeks with Mr. Byrne in and pretty, but can be, and evi, the Chair with the result that a the various Churches and Missions settlement has been reached and a will take in this Province are all re-opening general reinstatement

Canton Place immediately. for the BEWEG Christian College, now known as

term.

the Lingnan University under a new Board of Directors mostly Chinese,

issued last Thursday by the Marine Engineer's Guild, the China Const Officers' Guild and the China Navigation Company:-

Company

and the Guilds.

of the book of the man responsible

for the seating accommodation of

"

When he was shown a document

have been signed by him to the effect that the land was mortgaged

The accused pleaded guilty and for $700, complainant said that he had never mortgaged his property.

the Lee Theatre. One can sit in was fined 820. the stalls without getting cramp.

deatly are, frequently washed.

Equally refreshing is the general

L

NO REAR LIGHT.

A private car owner, Mr. Yip

He Ping Lai was fined $4 for not was seen driving in this manner having a rear light on his car. on September 8th at Des Voeux Road Central.

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TRAFFIC LIGHTS. An interesting cate concerning

The signature was not his because he could not write, nor was the thumb mark on the deenment his.

Evidence given by Mr. Ng Chin Hin, who rung an employment bureau at China Building way to the effect that he had known the three first defendant for two Cr years. In June this year, the Arst defendant went to see him and asked him to arrange a mortgage on a piece of land. Witness was

shown the title deed and the de

The members of the Guilds have decoration. The demed, roof paint gone back to work and sailingsed to represent the Chinese heaven have been resumed pending th drafting of terms of settlement and with dragons sprawling across a will start its autum work upon the understanding that both pale blue sky, and the band of traffic lights was also heard and at parties meet within a reasonable painted mosaics round the "dress the conclusion, the Magistrate com September 16th, after a suspension time and agree pon, means for

St. Hildas the settlement of future listates circle are very welcome changemented that traffic constables work-fendant had als said that the real of nearly six months. "School for Giff, the China In that may be satisfactory to both the fron the familiar gilt. and sting the traffic lights should be

cupils of London. But it is the taught their duties. land Mission, in the Eastern Suburb,

stage itself which is the most strik Canton, re-opened a wrek agy with

ing. Right above it where we are a large attendance, including many

used to seeing "well covered " new students.

angels blowing trumpets two pen. cocks spread magnificently jewelled tails, and below them is the sky dragon, carved and gilt with glaring sun and moon...

"

Kuomintang officials in Xiunz Chow, Hairan, have reported to Canton that the "Reds" are plan- ning a coup d'etat against the present administration, sent from Canton City. They are taking the situation very seriously and believe that the "Red" are extremely well equipped with arms.

KOWLOON-CANTON RAIL- WAY CUT.

WORK OF REDS FROM WAICHOW.

ip

The Express from Canton which

The programme was opened last leaves there at 5.05 a.m. and is dne here at 11.49 a.me was about night by the band of the Northam, As far as can be tonshire's with a march from "The hours lats.

The Vagabond | gathered the track was cut in Mad Major," Chinese territory near Wu Chung. King" and the cornet Sob

which followed gained Why and by whom it was done Lost Chord

The tele-nthusiastic applause. is not officially known.

The

Triumphal arches are being built in Canton City to welcome home the divisions of the 4th Armag now

Then came the "Oriental Revue." on their way back to the city from graph systera was also out of order

com.and no information could be ob Whatever one may think of the Hankow. These "troops are manded by General Chang Fuat tained from Canton. A letter is advisability of this type of enter Kwai, who has recently turned expected this morning giving full tainment in the East, there is no doubt that it is extraordinarily against the Russian gang at Has particulars.

According to our Chinese corres skilful. The setting. is excellent kow and i reported to be now in Hong Kong awaiting the return of pondent it was done on the in-and the costumes of the dancers his men to the Southern Capital.structions of the Red leaders now very lovely if scanty. The opening As soon as he has men enough in control at Walchow, Their ob-dance is perhaps the most effective, Caston to make his return sale,ject was to binder the movement of as the curious violet light which

Chang will "leave the troops to the East River district.

Generai

British Colony,

"

The defendant in this case was a Chinese driver of a private car. He was summoned for disobeying signals at the junction of Morrison tap and Stubbs Roads.

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owner was named Tang Ying. Wit ness approached his friends End eventually a mortgagee was found for the property and the deal was closed in Messrs. Brutton's Office.

The case was adjourned until Friday afternoon. Bail was allow ed-in-the sum of $1,000_for_the_Arst defendant and 2500 for the second defendant.

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF ARMS.

HEAVY FIXE INFLICTED..

Evidence given-by-aa Indian Traffic constable on duty at that point was to the effect that he first saw car No. 1977 coming down Stubba Road, He switched on the green light in its favour. After he had signalled this car to proceed,! he saw the defendant's car

roaching the junction going in ac asterly direction, and in spite of

The case in which a cook of the the red light against the defendant, he kept coming on." Car No. 1977.3. Alhos 17. was charged with was driven by a European, who being in unlawful possession of six had to pull up sharply in order revolvers and six hundred rounds to avoid a colleion with defend-of ammunition, was concluded at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday ant's car.

afternoon, before Mr. W. Schofield and Major C. Willson.

Witness said that he cautioned the defendaat, but the man retorted "maskes, you can take.my number” and then drove on.

Inspector Dorling prosecuted, and

L Mr. Leo d'Almada defended. Giving evidence in this case Mr.

Further evidence showed that nvelopes the dancers gives them S. H. Langston of the Nestle and the ship arrived in Hong Kong an etherial and hardly human look. Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co..from Marseilles, ten bags of goods. Ida Resan 23 Saphire sang a said he was driving car No. 1977 were taken to the upper deck, and the watchman became suspicious, By enforcing the new 25 per cent. Dr. Leung Pui Ke, a manufac-

and ordered the bags to be opened. The first bag contained scorch rice Customs tarif in the port of Can- turer of pills in Canton, is to recouple of popular love songs in down Stubbs Road at about 9.20 ton, the Kuomintang was chest sceive a welcome home by friends sweet small voice which charmed.m., on September 1st. He saw

the red light was against him but and the second the arms and am- her audience.

munition, and consequently defen- dant arrested. expected to receive an income of in Canton during the next few days.

Part two was flied by the band as he applied the brake the green $600,000 to $700,000 a month, ac Hong Kong authorities have beca

Red with a descriptive Russian piece, light was switched on and he pro cording to figures prepared by the satisfied that he is not a Customs officials.

A good many people bad this sus- an American medley and, selections caeded at a speed of about six miles Information is being issued in picion of the nature of his opinious, from "Mercenary Mary" all of which per hour. When turning the cor- Canton that property may be as he was a close friend of Mr. Sun were much enjoyed last night. The ner car No. 586 was also at the bought there, for Church and Mia Fo, Mr. Kan Kun Shek, and other third part of the programme is a corner, some 60 feet, beyond the But now, of musical Medley by the "Strolling white line at the junction of the sionary purposes by foreigners but Harkow leaders. it must done in the name of the course, Mr. Sun is an "anti-Red." Players including dancing, Charles road..

The Erst round of the struggle ton and singing. There is to be a organizations responsible and not in the name of individual Christians for Walchow, between Hu Chien, complete change of programme on

who is a keen supporter of Chiang Thursday. · · or Missionaries,

Kai Shek and in revolt, and Chen T Tang who was despatched against him by General Li Tsai

Where are the $1,500,000 which

the Chinese merchants in Canton Hsin, has gone in favour of Hu. HEALTH OF THE COLONY. he proceeded to cross the white line. subscribed, or rather were forced For the moment Hu is in undis

to contribute by the Kuomintang,puted possession of the city.

SEVEN ENTERIC' CASES.

to relieve the unemployed pickets the anti-British Boycott in Canton

The Society for the Extension of

Saturday seven

Later he went with the police to Hunghom to find the head cook,

man could not be found. whom defendant alleged was owner of the bags of scorch rice, but the

Defendant denied that, he was cd. He said that be considered de guilty, but the Magistrate convict- fendant was not the principal. He would be fined $750, or undergo nine months' hard labour in default of payment

A YOUNG INCORRIGIBLE.

ESCAPED FROM WAIFS CLUB..

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Witness immediately stopped. -Defendant aid that he usually slowed up when approaching the white line. On this occasion the green light was in his favour and

Suddenly Mr. Langston's car that round the corner and simultaneous- ly the red light was shown against.

Chinese orphan yesterday of the anti-Britisk strike and boy have drorded-to-renew the inspecting the week ended last him (defendant). The witness was pleaded guilty before Mr. W. Scho- cases of catene some 20 yards from the signal post feld at the Kowloon Magistracy to a charge of the theft of a rattan cott of 1925 The money hus becation of incoming cargoes for the

hanket containing clothing and the naid to certain Kuomintang leaders detection of British goods, begin

His Worship decided that the jewellery to the value of $41.

The Magistrate bearing that in Canton, but so far the unening to-morrow. Many student and were reported All were Chinese, when he first saw the red light.

labour organizations in Canton have one being imported, and four cazes

defendant had not been given realad was an orphan ordered him to ployed who were to live received been called upon to support to the

It is very remarkable for a whole -sonable time, and therefore disbe sent to the Waifs Club but when $100 each have got nothing. Some renewed anti-British movement, proved fatal

The recent reprisals for piracy 33,000 unemployed are expecting undertaken by a flotilla of Bri week to pass without any notica charged him.

Major Willson directed their bonus, towards which Swatow,tish gunboats against West River tions of other serious diseases and

other villages has been the cause of anti-speaks much for the healthness of traffic constables should be instruct the Waifs Club, but had run away Vaishan, Kongmoon, and

to British agitation in those parts

He was brought into the Court cities paid from $200,000

were proceeding at an equal dis

again, when the Magistrate ordered $1,000,000 each to wake up the and British river steamers are not the Colony and the work of the ed that in fature when two earn from that institution.

making their usual calls-on-the-raa Health services. total of $4,000,000 required for the between Hong Kong and Wuchow. On Monday another Chinese case tance from the pointsman, the him to receive twelve strokes of the

traffic light should not be changed. rattan. purpose.

of enteric was reported." (Continued on next Column.)

The local Kuomintang has sent in protest to Canton.

that

the defendant was tak a out-of- Court, he confessed to the sergeant, that he had been once admitted to

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