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EASY MONEY. :.

WATER WORKS AND

ELECTRIC CO.

MORE TROOPS FOR CANTON.

(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

Mr. Tam Tai Chi, a prominent

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1927.

CORRESPONDENCE. CHLORAL HYDRATE

THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

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

Sie May I express through your columns the Committee's pleasure a, and thanks for. Sir Shouson

Chow's reference. at yesterday

POISONING.

JURY'S OUTSPOKEN VERDICT.

* INADEQUATE WARNING - ON

LABEL."

THE FORBES RUSSELL CO.

SUCCESSFUL FIRST NIGHT.

THE LAST OF MRS. CHEYNEY,

Carton merchant and the Manager meeting of the Legislative Council. died as a result of taking, an over. production with that of the H.K.

of the Water, Werks, who was are rested the other day for failing to contribute towards the forced us mintang loan of $10,000,000, will

to the Committee's efforts in or

It is interesting to яса **The Last of Mrs. Cheyney" played by The inquest on a Chinese who professionals, and to compare their dose of chloral hydrate, which he A.D.C. some month ago in the rapizing an agricultural show for bought from the Chinese department saime theatre. Comparisons, it is the New Territories."

of Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co., | shid, azę odious; let it suffice then to say that this company shows As the public is aware, the Chiwas concluded yesterday morning at

11 confidence be released upon his friends grecs district representatives on the the Central Magistracy, before Mr. Frofessionalis, in

R. E. Lindsell (Corpner), and a

hich seems just a trille hard in ing to stand suraty for the payment Agricultural Show Committee ex-

csed in amaber the non-Chinese jury comprising Mesura, A. w. comparison with the fresh enthus- etion, and it must be peculiarly Eastman (forgman), H. L. Schultz.iasm at the A.D.C. although they are technically better. We shall be most interested taxic the company in other plays "Mes, Cherary" is so much a portrait gallery that

of $180,000,

The management of the Canton Electric Supply Company will also pay immediately $190,000 to the Kuomintang war chast to avoid treatment similar to that met:d.out to the manager of the Water | ****

Works.

and A. B., F. Raven.

Ma. F. C. Jenkin, instracted by Messrs. Deacons, was also present on behalf of Messrs. A. S. Watson

Co.

The Summing Up.

Mr. Lindall addressed the jury as follows:-

the first actors whom ona sees in

CULT OF THE CAT IN CHINA.

THE PART PLAYED BY TEA POTS.

ALTERNATE SUPERSTITIOUS REVERENCE AND "ILL TREATMENT.

nese,

[ür CLC]

From days dinmemorial the Chi- like the Egyptians, have. always entertained It certain amount of reverence for a cat. The radical changes of the present day have act in the least diminish- ed this reverence.

To kill a cat is one of the biggest sin's a Chinese can commit, for they agree with the Westerners

gratifying to the former that their endeavours, in a modest was, to render the Colony less dependent 02 outside supplies for essential commodities has merited the public concedation of the Ueficial The defener of Cantha City proper is to be strengthened by the Serbers of the Legislative Counci return of the 3rd Regiment from through their spokesman, the seaich Kongrhuen. The city is badiy in Chinese representative. need of more troops. At present | The Colonial Secretary's promise, the General Labour Union in Cantona reply, that the Government Mr. Wilson to the effect that th April Vivian is very young and bring him' good luck. Kittens with! rival groups competing for offices in

are having street wars in the wir pot overlook, the views of Using on Fang Ling Road and an Honourable Mentbers on the reces vicinity of the Headquarters of the fer the Police have failed to control sity for improving the local supply the situation.

of vegetables and similar cosmedi- According to the Canton Autho- memory of the Inte Dr. Sun Yat an

At the previous hearing indicated to you that in retain circumstances this death might: in- volve a verdict of manslaughter, but after hearing the evidence of

chloral mixture has been on the

the various rales, must impress their own personality upon the audience to the slight detriment of any who by subsequently phear in the same parts.

"Mrs. Cheyney" as played by

local market with the same label appealing. The heroine of the for 60 years and that no previous A.D.C.'s production was, one felt heard of. I am satished tune there quite capable of taking care of case of poisoning thereby has been

no evidence of any criminal herself and in po measure Charles

that a cat has nice lives. There are several supersticiens with regard to choosing so important a member of n household as a Kitten. One with four white paws is sure to bring about a funeral in the house adopting it. But whoever is for tunate enough to find a kitten with six eraws, will be envied by all his friends, for this kitten is bound to

six claws nie rare, but the Chinese would not attribute this to a freak of nature. They say the gods have specially created the wat with the

rities, the silver dollars coined in ties," is distinctly encouraging and negligence such as would justify dupe. This fresh interpretation is nilitional claw so is to bring good |

earnest of the Government's you in bringing "a manslaughter interesting as it gives a differen jass to the household adopting it.

should be circulated as a part of the local currency system. Many Cantonese, have been refusing the Coins,

verdict against any member al Sen are of standard grade and solicitude for the well-being of the Messrs. A. S. Watson and Com. pany's firin It remains for you inhabitants of the Colony.

The Committee find that their merely to decide whether this is a

case of suicide or misadverture. work could be very usefully and There can be no doubty from The recent campaign against valuably supplemented by a little the medical evidence, that the de corrupt officials arising out of the

more publicity through the medium attempt of members of the Ministry of the Chinese Press in Hong Kong, cada rapidi approaching end was accelerated of chloral hydrate of Finance to remove all silver from And if Sir Shouson Chow could

the actual the Central Bank of China of the make it a point to enlist—as we

poisoning which was Kuomintang in Canton has led to feel sure he will-the good will and use of his death. the resignation of many members

the extent of giving wide publicity of the present regime. Some have support of the vernacular Press to left their posts before their resig to a verbatim translation of his tions were sanctioned, Now the sympathetic and encouraging refer Military Authorities have decidedence (endorsed by Mr. Southern) to put a stop to this, and no official to the forthcoming Agricultural may leave the city without the per Show, he would be placing the Com, mission of Headquarters,

mitter under farther obligation to Canton bears that Mr. Wang Yours faithfally, Ching Wei, Chairman of the Kure

J. P. BRAGA, inting in Iankow who has been

Hon. English Secretary. nctive lately in "promoting a re-

Hong Kong. Sept. 16th.. butwein the Hankow and the

menning to the story and one which may be more attractive to many people who think a heroine should, above all, be innocent.

Miss Vivian is a ory charming less mature | Gladys' Cooper.

weary her pretty gowns well has a clear pleas ing voice, and is an altogether satisfying Mrs. Cheyney.

actress, in looks SL.

As this animal is revered by the Chinese, those who sell cats are characterised as the most unfor tunate person; even a beggar is held in higher esteem than a poor cat seller. There are only a certain class of Chinese trading in cats. but the Chinese will always give away a kitten provided that a certain ritual be gone through to overcome the all-omen.

The part of Lady Joan is perhapş

With a request forn kitten one- the most difficult in the play, as is required to send a clay tea-pot, very slight ever emphasis can about two cents worth of raw augar a five "cent piece wrapped 24k it a caricature. Beryl Sidney and struck just the right note around with a piece of rod paper, thought her. Joan was good natured The tea-pút is intended to pacify and high spirited and rather foolish the gods, by symbolising that a life

Was It Suicide?" "The evidence of his wife and father whilst not precluding, goes some way towards negativing the possibility of auicide, in that it shows that the decensed never gave any indication of contemplating this step, but on this point you will no doubt have made up your minds. but in no way despite the things has been exchanged for a life. The If you are satisfied that the deshe says, an objectionable young Chinese, it must be remembered, woman In fact one liked her all have a very convenient way of find- ceased, being in full pusarasion of his faultigs, deliberatel tk a through. A part which was made ing something to net as a substitute large everdose of this, chloral mix prominent in the amateur productor "life," and the tea pot is one cure with the fixed intention of tion by very clever acting was that of the commonest. The spout. "A KISS FOR CINDERELLA."nding his life, your verdiet will of Mrs Ebley, but it is evidently

be suicide.

ona hich needs a very special If you find that it was derange technique which we did not feel that ment of intellect due to physical Grace Ray possessed, although she

is an efficient actress. overdose, then this, is a case of suicide while of unsound mind.

uni factions of the Party, had to resign because of the opposition of the leaders of the Anhwei and Chakiang Proviners who no longer sire to associate with him in the Central Excentive Committer: [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG debility that led him to take the Canon also fears that General Tang Seng Chi, the foremost mili tarist of the Bankow faction, may launch on attack Nanking.

oter Canton.

DAILY PRESE."]

:

If, in your opinion, the over- dose was taken, as sects more probable, in the hope of securing long and undisturbed sleep, then your verdict will be death by atis

nduenture.

A Dangerous Drug.

SIR-Your Film Critic is too Followings of the Nanking elique hard on "Barrie, but I expect (of which Ha Ha Mia and Chiang Barrie will get over it. I have not Kai Shek are still the recognized seen the film and wild horses would leaders) are leaving the posts they not drag me to it, älter 1 recollect have been occupying in Canton the three times when I saw the since the first return of Hu to play in England while on leave from power in the Lower Yangtsze. The France. To send Auch a master- Whatever your verdict, it is yupporters of General Li Tuai Esin piece to Hollywood to get filmed your right, and in my view, your have practically complete control is about as loathesome an idea as duty, to put on record in the farm I can conceive. How could anyone of a rider, your opinion that the The report that the followers of but a Cockney appreciate the inner action of Slusars. S. Watson Gen. Chen Chiung Ming, at one time meaning of the anti-Zep-obscured Co., in selling promiscuously to the the foremost nati Red leader in the gas lanips, t the Herse show parade Chinese, a drug which two Medical South of China against the Kuo-ofbutes" and the strap-hanging Olteers have toki you is a dan mintang. are planning to attack the accommodation provided for Royalgerous one, and one that should Bregas Tigris Forts guarding Can ty, with the whole glorious" muddle only be taken ander medical super, to City has not been confirmed of Barnet Fair, Hampstead Heath vision, and giving no more warn The authorities at the Forts, how and Fairy talet I am glad Hollying of its nature on the label of ever, are taking no chances and wood's policeman" got a real uni- each bottle, than Take a table- special vigilance has been ordered.

form and looked the part, but I spoonful, no more at bed-time. This The Canton Municipal Depart fear I could not hear to see, any mixture should not be given ta ment of Public Utilities, under the one but Sir Gerald as the

roman-children."" pretext of improving the loral tical" (did Hollywood" feature It is not your province to decide water system, will take over the this Earrie-ism on a "caption") whether Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co. have broken the Hong Kong management of the Water Works, hobby in the fesh. a private concern holding the mono-

real uniform" incident is low "on the subject: but to voice rely of supplying the tity with

so typical of the vulgarity of the your opinion as representative of Water. The Kuomintang is taking film industry and in a phantasy the public, as to whether the Com over the Water. Works as it has like the kiss! Words fail me, pany should sell such drug and already done with the railroads in

I only want to assure our local whether the label gives sufficient Kwangtung. The Canton Electric

playgoers that they must not des- warring of its nature, Supply Company is the only large pise Loudon for raving over this concern which has not been taken masterpiece; the margarine ration over from private ownership.

Mr. Chau Tien Pong, President of the Canton General Chamber of Commerce, is still afraid to return to Canton, because several films in which he is either a proprietor or managing partner have failed to pay the contributions demanded by the Military authorities" towards the $10,000,000 loan

Bandits and pirates, calling them selves "Reds are active in the. silk districts of Namhoi and Shun- tak. They are now demanding a tribute of 8200 a month from each of the 33 silk transporting junks plying between the silk centre and Canton.

|

That

The Verdict. The jury, after several minutey' and the blue-elad hospital, patients absence, returned

the following and the boarding up of allic sky-verdict:

dogble-chinned bootleggers.

Sorry to be so fierce. But it was a dam good play as a play. We all used to weep. Yours, etc.,

I

lights werc uot inventions of "We find that the deceased died by misadventure caused through an overdose of medicine containing. chloral hydrate to induce sleep. We desire to add that Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co, acted without due regard for the public safety in sell ing this mixture without adequate warning that it was poison"

The Coroner: Thank you, gen- tlemen. I entirely agree with your verdict.

ORIENTAL STROLLING

PLAYERS.

NEW PROGRAMME ON TUESDAY.

on

WELL MET.

AFTER TEN YEARS' SEPARATION.

TWO SMILING TOMMIES AT THE BETTER 'OLE.

called the

inouth "in Chinese, the knob on the lid is the ear and the handle is the hand." So there is a mouth, car, and hand just as all live animals possess, and therefore the gods could not frown on anyone who had exchang and, of ed a life for a life.

The men were on the whole very good, Lord Dilling and Willie Wynton especially so, course, Charles the enigma, played

The bit of raw sugar is to sweeten the heart and conscience of the by Mr. Forbes Russell.

We can confidently anticipate giver, and the red paper with the series of excellent plays for which five cent piece inside, which the we hope there will be a larger Chinese called Lay See, is to bring audience than there was last night. good joss" to the giver. It was perhaps a little unfortunate

The superstitions with which the" that the Company should have Chinese surround the exchange of a opened with "Mrs. Cheyney" which kitten are all very well, and ene we saw here so short a time ago, would believe that

pussy" is in but they are offering us plenty of clover in a Chinese home; but this other fare during the next two

is not always the case." No matter weeks. Tonight they are giving how much the Chinese may

Bluebeards Eighth Wife," a very theory fear or respect a eat, they amusing French comedy, of which do not hesitate to destroy kittens we saw a film version at the Queen's

at birth. That is a world-wide practise but beyond that is is com- half starved mon enough to find a cal prowling about in some back alleyways pelted with stones by street arabs. I have seen-a cat in A dying condition dragged along the street and placed on the tram track for the tram to run over. Nor do the Chinesc, in order to get rid of a cat, think it had jos to starve the poor beast until it runs away to fend for itself.

some

months ago.

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CRIMINAL SESSIONS,

OPENING NEXT WEEK.

THE CHAI WAN MURDER CASE.

The Criminal Sessions open on Monday morning, at the Supreme Court, before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice J. K. Wood), Assisted by the acting Puisne Juage (ir. P. Jacks).

There are minor cases of robbery and holding to ransom and larcen in both Courts.

Ou Thursday there is a bribery charge case to be heard in the

Chief Justice's Court:

The Sessions will then stand ad- journed unul Monday, September

th, when the trial opens of the

After all, poor pussy's lot in the home of the average Chinese is not a happy one.

AMAH AND EDITOR CASE.

AMICABLY SETTLED IN

COURT.

1

ALL ALLEGATIONS WITH. .DRAWN."

Yesterday at the Central Magis two Chinese charged with the mur-tracy before Major C. Willson, the der of Mrs. Mackay at Chai Wan. case in which a Chinese ninah sum- it is understood that Mr. H. G. mored the editor of the Taun Wan Shelden has been appointed by the Fat Pao. Mr. Wong Lan Kwan, Crown to undertake the defence.

and his son, Wong Cho Yue, for assault came to a sudden -- and amicable ending.

OBITUARY.

· MISS M. J. FRANÇO,

were

We have been asked to state that

Mr. D. L. Strellett, for the com- plainant, told the Court that in the Oriental Strolling Players, who

view of what his Worship had in- opened a scason at the Lee Thestre

timated at the last hearing, he had this week, will not appear to-már-

had several, discussions with his row or Monday, evenings, but they will present an entirely new and

The death took place at her client and her employers, and they impressed with the necessity such improved programme

An interesting incident took place residence at St. Joseph's Buildings of living amicably with defendant. Tuesday night. There will be vari-

Better 'Ole,the Robinson Road, early yesterday Under the circumstances, he would, of Aliss Maria Jose with his Worship's permission, ous changes made in their pro- yesterday in the stamme throughout the week and Naval and Military Y.M.C.A. in morning,

Peking Road, Kowloon, Two smil Lily) Franco. Deceased, who withdraw the case, and also to with

was 61 years of age, had only been draw all allegations against the the remainder of the season. →

Last night's performanec at the ing soldiers, vae belonging to the

defendants. She was well known locally, and Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared for Lee Theatre was a capital one, and Scots Guarde and the other to the ill for a very short time.

was a sister of Mr. Franto, light-the defendante, said that he was every light is showing that the Devons, rame up to the counter, artistes are settling down to their arm in arm, and told the Lady

very glad to hear what Mr. Strel- new environment and considerable Worker that they were brothers and keeper in the Government service.

She was also known in Shang- lett had said and that he would be

Tientsin, Singapore improvement is reflected in each had just met after a separation of

and quite willing to accept the with performance. An enjoyable evening 10 years.

This re-union is remarkable for

drawal of the case and the allega The funeral took place last ever- tions' made against his clients.

in discharging the case, Majer

"ANTI-BRITISH AGITATION.

Inhabitants in Canton are again watching with concert the attempt ed renewal of the anti-British movement by the extremist section of the Kuomintang who actually ordered a boycott of British goods beginning from last Thursday. The majority of the Cantonese have never supported the movement which they know perfectly well is for political purposes and quite against their own interests and those of the city and the country.

British Authorities at Shameen have declared martial law and are now exercising special care as re- gards the defence of the island.addition to a varied programme of the transport on which the brother Since the 15th, extra guards have revue, song, dance and randeville, of the Devons was returning to ing-at-Happy-Valley- Cemetery been put on duty. The Canton there is also the popular feature India was only in Kowloon for a beag attended by relatives and

of the military band, who have been short while and neither knew the many local friends. Press declares that there is no

whereabouts of the other.

Many floral tributos were sent. very successful. cause for alarm.

is assured at the Theatre, for in

hai,

Manila.

Willsen said he was very pleased

to see that both parties had come

to an amicable settlement

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