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TIMID CANTON MERCHANTS.

LI TSA! HSIN'S BID FOR THEIR SUPPORT.

NEW YEAR BUSINESS FAILURES.

-GOODWILL-TOWARDS

FOREIGNERS.

[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]

The Government of Canton is Lidding for the support of the merchants by pushing on with its anti-labour policy. Its military sac- ress will enable it to devote more of the forces at ne disposal to this end and to pursue a balder policy in dealing with the Uniona.

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MURDER AND ROB- BERY IN HAINAN.

CHINESE PREACHER AND HIS FAMILY "KILLED,

LINGSHUI, MARKET · LOOTED,

THREE HUNDRED PEOPLE-

SHOT.

[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.]

Hotnow, Hainan Island,

February 3th.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

THE TREASURY 'LOSSES.

CHINESE CLERKS DIS- CHARGED

NO: STIGMA ON THEIR NAMES.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

8th, 1928.

"KATJA THE

·DANCER."

BANVARD MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY.

A CROWDED HOUSE,

Everyone must realize that în musical comedy a really connected plot in utterly unnecessary. Never- "theless, if there does happen to be

The two Chinese clerks of the Treasury, Tsung-On-Wing and Cheung Man Kun, who were arrest ed and charged on January 18th in

a certain continuity so much the connection with the loss of $200,000beiter. In "Katja the Dancer from that department, were yester audience should be grateful, for, in the

A Christian Chinese preacher of day discharged by Mr. R. E. Lind addition to the things which an the American Presbyterian Mission) has been murdered, with all his family excepting one brother, at his home in the Man Cheung district,

The American mission a just received the news.

We heard yesterday that the market of Lingshai, on the south There are some signs of a poli- east coast of: Hainan, has been tical opposition, not of a "Red" looted and partly burned and spine nature, but General Li Taai Hain shop-keepers and merchants is doing his best to incorporate the killed. Merchandise has been eas-

Cantos for the "Cantonese" partyried off wholesale. in his own administration,

sell at the Central Magistracy.

The two men were charged on three counts, to wit,

"That you, Tearg On Wing and certain other persons unknown, on Cheung Man Kun, together with

audience has a right to hope for, there is a fairly consecutive story.

A Prince and Princess deprived. of their rights and forced to be heters, and it is with their history come dancers are the central char-

that the plot is mainly concerned.

Katja and Tvo, as we have seen,

but misfortune had overtaken their were not always dancing partners,

country, and for these misfortunes

ROUND THE POLICE COURTS.

LOCAL JUNK PIRACY RECALLED.

YESTERDAY'S DAILY ROUND.

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A-large mumber of enms contain. interest came for bearing at the ing phases of more than ordinary

Police Courts yesterday. In met with a det reception from the recent attack on a junky the pirates

gave a graphic account of the shoot- pelice, and a Chinese detective,

This case is reported under ing dorm of one of the pirates. separate beading. A Chinese amäh sought protection from the S.C.A., who was pestered by her brother

nad the youth was sent to prisons Another case concerned a European master of a vessel who offended against the revenue regulations,

A CALLOUS YOUNG. MAN.

September 3rd, 1027, and on divers days, between that day and 7th day his Colony, conspired together of January, 1929, at Victoria in

with intent to defraud, to utter a Treasury cheque ora document purporting to be a Treasury cheque Prince Carl of Korufa was blamed, A few men on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Carl would not willingly have hurt Until have disappeared and it is believed Hanking Corporation to the value a fly, and so he travelled about his

that they have been taken as ref 2014 which to the knowledge realms incognito, and during one of demanding $10

85,142.19 in favour of the Mau eruite for the gutg of Red, pirates of the said Tsang On Wing and these journeys met the Princess as a who

the Leung Man Kun, was not intend dancer, never dreaming for a mo- were responsible for outrage.

rd to de cashed or presented for ment that she and her partner Payment out of or against Treasury anones.

were out for his blood

the Government is really strongly established trade has no chance The currency problem cannot be tackled for a there be any assur

of whom have now

Ance that the "Reds" and trade Hainan is infested with gangs of unions will not be once more mak-pirates most

ng trade impossible by violence banded together. They are led by arid impossible demands. What the same Reds who escaped from Hoi- presont regime needs is the how into the interior when the operation of the mass of ordinary op was organised against them peaceful citizens. These however

in April, 1927. These "people are have been bitten too many times to be anything but ghy, and in any Fraponsible for practically all the

se public spirit is not strongly ufrucities committed in Hainan developed in Canton. Though most

el the merchants appear to favour

a policy of waiting for things to

The second and third charges were also worded in the same way 978,000,41 in favour of the Min and related to 16 "cheque for Tak Company and another for 856,083.33 in favour of Katz & Co.

Both of these firms were later raised by the Police at China Building, but beyond a few use less books, nothing and no one were found there.

The case was unexpectedly called yesterday 12.30 pm. Mr.

settle fastend of Lazing the poli CHEN MING SHU IN HONG. Hazelrigg. Crown Solicitor,

-trual-destinies-of-their city into their own hands, there are signs of a desire to take part in civic affairs. Meanwhile without very active help from the civilian popula tion the Government carries on as best it can, of necessity taking a

KONG.

VISIT TO FRIENDS IN KOWLOON

appeared for the prosecution and

hand in the usual game of alliances | [ROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] detained for so long, but it was

and agreements with outside cliques and parties. On the surface every. thing remains quiet.

Of necessity, in musical comedy: at any rate, a supper à deux at Cart's villa was the result, with Katja provided with a drug by Ivo, after which "the Prince was to be carried off:

The Usual Way.

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Aa amah employed at No. 30. Hill Road, charged her younger brother before Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy, with from ker by

races.

that the defendant continually de In her evidence the woman said manded money, and when it was not forthcoming, he assaulted her. She had given him altogether $10 on different occasions while she was employed at No. 92, Pokfulam Road. In order to get away from the defendant, she gave up her situation and went to Hill Road. The defendant found out her new address, and came again with a demand for 810, threatening to Assault her if the money was not give.

Of course, during the evening the Prince makes a great impression on

At last he reported the matter Katja. She begins to realize more affairs, and received certain in- at the Secretariat for Chinese and more clearly that he is far more structions from Inspector Andrew. Mr. M. K. Lo was for the defence sinned against than sinning, and When the defendant came again she Mr. Hazelrigg said that he did the melodramatic incident, when of which had been noted, and two in fact the atmosphere is ripe for gave him two 31 notes, the numbers nót propose to offer any evidence Katja dashes the doped cup from other notes, and after the defen against the two accused, and his the Prince's hand, after which the dant had put the St in his pocket hly regret in the matter was that Prince, with wisdom rarely shown he was arrested by a detective. the defendants should have bee by musical comedy actors, leaves On the Magistrats deciding to his charming companion as quickly convict the defendant, Inspector necessary so that they could be examined. He said that he was:

as possible. The third act cannot Andrew said there was nothing General Chea Ming Shu, until fully satisfied that neither of the honestly be said to add much to the against the man in the police re liverything possible is being done very recently held commander of accused was implicated in

plot, but it is delicious comedy, cords. The defendant had former to cultivate cond relations with the armies operating against the affair.

and is quite capable of standing only hold a good position as conduc- foreigners. Negotiations are going

Mr. Lo said that he would like its own.

The burlesque between tor with the Tramway Company, on for British and French Con- 4th Army (Kwangtang troops) into thank Mr. Hazelrigs for the the two lovers, Patricia and Lean- but he was dismissed for an in sulates to give up lands and buiki. the watow districts passed through promptuess he bad shown, in deal der her fatlier's secretary, is ex-gularity. ing in the City proper and the Hong Kong yesterday, accoming with the case, more ŝo, as the

cellent. documents had only bem in his ton is particularly anxious not to Danied by General Gaston K, Wong, hands for the last few days. frighten off the tourist traffic, the Chief of the Staff, and other officers. aesson for which is now opening General Chen was on his way to The break with Nanking appears Canton, where he is expected to complete, and General Li Tsai laiu is giving no posts to supporters of day. While in the Colony General Chiang Kai Shek and the Nanking Chen and General Wong spent some

is anxious to secure the group. He

time with friends in Kowloon. of Chen Ming Shu *ervices

Japanese boycott has ceased:s Can-

at

to

thu

Mr. Lo further stated that it was

Last Night's Performance Last night's performance was a a matter of regret that the defenhouse was full and the audience great success. For one reason, the

Magistrate to say that the two men dants were detained and naked the

was enthusiastic, but, of course, the were leaving, the Court without basic reason was that the company stigma on their names.

is completely competent from top to bottom, A single personality In discharging the accused, bir. Lindsell said that Mr. Hazelrigg will always stand out about a group as satisfied that neither was in-of people, but one must pay a com-

"You now leave the Chorus.

pliment to the Banvard Beauty plicated.

They full bath their characters."

choras. In fulfilment of the latter caparity they danced and sang with a unanimity which was refreshing.

Canton and has offered him' the General Chen and General La Thai port of Chairman of the Canton Hsin were formerly brother ofheers Administrative Council. Li Fuk under General Chen Chiung Ming. Lam is not likely to be invited to One of the first to undertake me! Court without a stain on your claims,-thes are beauties and a return just yet later on, perhaps, resistance the Bolshevista. his services may be welcomed! General Chen may take a big ad

Several followers of the "Prince" ministrative pest in Canton and he cliqus have been appointed to the has been offered the chairmanship Bureau of Reconstruction. Until of the Canton Administrative Cousi the return of Mr. Sum Fo, Mr. Te vil. Chen Wu will have charge of the Barsau with Mr. Chen Kim Yu as Chief Cleak. The Bureau has taken over the management of the three railroad lines seading from Casion City.

ed.

Y.M.C.A. ACTIVITIES,

HOME GOODS EXHIBITION.

RETURNED STUDENTS'

UNION.

BRANCH STARTED IN HONG KONG.

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The Principals.

He

Evidence was also given by Chan Hung Pak, a secretary to General Leung Wing Sing, who took the complainant to the S.0.A.

сде

month's hard labour, the Magis

In passing Бел Бегиче of trate remarked that it was a sad thing that a young man like the defendant should sponge ou bi sister and assault her when she had no money to give him."

RAISING A RANSOM.

The Chinese" who was charged with obtaining 34,000 on the pretext of paying ransom for certain Chinese who had been arrested rit Shanghai for being Communists Mr. C. A. S. Russ defended. was again before Major C. Willson.

Further evidence showed that the defendant had approached the Captives at Shanghai and told them that they would be shot if a summ at 84,000 was not paid for their ransom, He offered to assist had

asked the captives not to feel un- easy as he would do all be could to secure their release. He was,

however, told not to come to Hong Kong for the ney as the news of their imprisonment would actre their relatives here."

Defendant did return to Hong of the imprisoned men. As a re- Kong and approached the relatives suit of the news he gave them, the wit of one of the captives went to Shanghai and with 82,000 she secured the release of the prisoners It is now, alleged that the defend ant had not been authorised to raise, the money for their reason. The case was then adjourned until Saturday morning.

Among the principals Miss Wini- fred Dalle as Katja Karina deserves all praise for her singing, which was excellent, and her dancing made one hope for "more. Miss Claire Leslie, as Patricia, was quite charm Returned Students' Union, ing: her performance "thoroughly Jennants of the 4th Army Beginning last Monday the Chi- similar to those in Canton, Shang won the hearts of her audience, (Kwangtung force under Chang pese Y.3.A. in Canton will stage ni, Tientsin, and other cities in while her singing of the well-known Fat Fui) will occupy a number of for at lez.st +4 week a Home China, was organized in Hong Kong Leander" "duet with Mr. John places in Kwangtung, it is report. Goods Exhibition." This is a dis yesterday afternoon, when many Hagan really brought the house

pay many of articles made in Chinese who had attended schools down. A search is being made in Gov,¦ Cánron and" vicinity but goods in Europe and America met at Of the actors, John Hagan gave ernment and other records to find trem cther parts of China will also Lane, Crawford's restaurant for tea," an outstanding performance. out what property belongs to sup- be on show. The exhibition was to Mr. K. L. Chau, of Queen's College; really is a comedian of note, quite porters of Mr. Wang Ching Wei, ave been on a bigger scale, had the was voted to the chair, with Mr. out of the ordinary, William General Chang Fat Fui, and other eétuation been better. The exhibi- Timson H. Teno, of the Chinese Senior, a Prince Carl had several alleged Reds." The properties tion has the support of the General Y.M.C.A., as temporary secretary, oppertunities for showing the will be sold and it is suggested that | Chamber of Commerce, but on The object of the Union is to powers of a really fine baritone the proceeds should go towards the account of the trade depression pre- promote social, sporting, literary voice, and took full advantage of rehabilitation of the Central Bank vang in the City wince the "Red" and seientific activities and all who them, while Frank Atkinson raised of China.

upheaval entries have not been so have studied in the foreign coun- many laughs as the peppery Count Soares of unemployed workers are as had been hoped.

tries mentioned are eligible to mem- Orpitch. Victor Hagan, as Ivo, are now-a-days waiting on the The Chinese Y.M.C.A. in Cantos,bership. The Union will have at made an excellent offset to Katja. Bureau of Agriculture and Labour "despite all obstacles, including the least one dinner a year, and it will for assistance or employineat, but anti-Christian movement, has been publish a list of members and their so far, with

The dresses of the players and an empty treasury, carrying on many of its usual acti- work and occupations. The affairs the Government can do nothing for vities. Recently it staged an art of the Union will be in the bands thorus were most attractive and them, and the clerks in the Bureau exhibition.

of a committee of seven, including the stage management was admir- are simply telling them to send in The YMCA, Middle and the the president, bon. secretary and able. The orchestra at times wax written applications for jobs. Night Schools are well patronized, hon treasurer.

a little ragged, but this will be very few workers can write this the former having a staff of 16 and The following were elected to the improved with a little added time was fined 825 by Mr. R. E. Lindsell may dispose of the importunities the latter, five teachers. Both Committee:-President, Mr. K. L. for rehearsal. Altogether this was at the Central Magistracy for of a good man}.

schools have- beveral

hundred Chau, of Queen's College and a thoroughly good show, quite one allowing dutiable liquors to he The 15th day after Chinese New students.

Education Department: Hon. Secre. of the best which has visited Hong discharged from his vessel without

a permit. Year, the idet day for firms to re-t The Chinese Y.M.C.A. is "doing tary, Mr. Y. H. Tsao, General Setre Kong for soute time, and if anyone open after the holiday has not been what some business men in Canton tary of the Hong Kong Chinese encouraging Of 200 native bunks wished to us several years ago. YMCA Hon Treasurer, MT or not, he should hesitate no longer, so have failed to open, only 33 of When Mr. Chan Lim Pak of the H. Mat Manager of the Industrial but book immediately, as the notises over 80 rice mille have resumed Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking and Commercial Bank. Members of are filling up rapidly, operations and of the larger busi Corporation, was president of the the Committee: Mr. Y. P. Law, "In- nes fire only 10 percent have General Chamber of Commerce specter of Schools, Education De- given their first orders for goods several years ago, he succeeded in partment; Dr. C. Y. Wang and Dr. this year. The $10,000,000 loan Letting the Chamber to pass resolu-Y. S. Wong, of Hong Kong Univer and the "Red" upheaval have tons for the setting up of a consity; and Mr. Hin Wong, a Chinese stunned trade.

mercial museum, a practical con- newspaper man. mereinl training school, and a board

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A number of the "Reds" caught in Canton were hot before their confcasions were' Published but #zome of the plans" disclosed by

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of arbitration. The party in power (under Borodin's influence) did not like all these suggestions and they

the detectives have now been, hand- were responsible for tire departure

ed out for publication. Raids, of lled" quarters-suspected or real are still going on in Canton Oily Canton Einancial Authorities wish to charge higher licenas fees for rawn-shops, but the pawn shop proprietors eny that they will su pend business altogether and take out no more licenses.

(Continued on next Column.)

of Mr. Oban' and other well-known merchants from Canton. The Chi- noso Y.M.C.A has been offering very good courses in commercial subjects and has held several ex- ibitions besides this one to intro duce modern domestic furniture and appliances.

More than 40 firms and factories in Canton are showing exhibcta"

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Other Points.

is still wondering whether to go

DUE ON SUNDAY..

DUTIABLE LIQUOR.

The Captain of the sa Yurt On

TRAFFIC OFFENCES.

While a car belonging to Mr. A. Anderson, port engineer, was park- ed in front of the City Hall, a Chinese driving another car, No. 2021, struck the stationary vehicle, damaging one of the wheels. The accident was not reported by the PASSENGERS ON THE

Chinese driver and the neglect '*'" KARMALA.”

brought him before Major C. WiN- son at the Central Magistracy, Passengers anounced to arrive The Magistrate, ordered defen here on Sunday on the P. & O. as.dant to pay 84 compensation to Karmala, which is bringing the Mr. Anderson for the damage and London pared mail, include: fined in 8 for failing to seport Lieut. E. H. B. Baker, Mr and the matter to the police. MrA T. Burkett, and Misses Bur PAKKAI. Feb. 6th

kets (two), Master Burkett, Mr. The activities of the Seamen's and Mrs. I. G. Craig and infant, Union having been declared illegal, Lieut. W. P. O. Evans, R.N, Lieut. many arreste of officials and memA B: B. Foulprion, RN, Mr. W. only A further fine of 85 wns im- bere have, followed.

J. Holt, Comdr. JAV Morse, posed for failing to produce his Those arrested are now in cus D.9.0., R.Ñ,,, Mr. R. Morrison and | license. Mr. Bortools, pleaded tody in Konguroon City.

Mr. J. P. White.

guilty to both charges.

SEAMEN'S UNION PRO- SCRIBED.

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