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GENERAL LI TSAI HSIN ENTERTAINS FOREIGN CONSULS.

CANTON'S DESIRE FOR PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP,

BRITISH CONSUL-GENERAL'S EXPRESSION OF GOODWILL.

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"PROSPERITY OF HONG KONG BOUND UP WITH

THAT OF KWANGTUNG."

General Li Tsai Hein we host at a large dinner given on Friday night at the Canton Provincial Government Headquarters ts the local Consular, Naval and Military representatives. The last function of this nature was held about a year ago, since which thne, despite many vicissitudes, relations between Chinese and foreigners in Canton have becoma increasingly cordial, with the result that this gathering met under the happiest auspices The guests included the members of the Consular Body in Canton, together with representatives from the local foreign military and naval units. Ladies were also invited, and the total gathering numbered about a hundred persone.

The Guests.

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The British and the Cantonese The principat members of the have been bound to each other by Canton Governincat were present, close commercial ties ever since the including, besides General Li him foreign trade of this country began seif, the Mayor of Canton, Mr. Lambe developed, and this inter- Jun Kai" the Chief of Police, Mr. course has been of the greatest Tang Yin Hua; the Commissioner value to both nations. We hare of of Reconstruction, Mr. Wu Te course had our disputes and even Chen: the Finance Commissioner, į our wars, but"that experience is to tr. Feng To Wan; the Head of found in the history of all the Canton Navy, Mr. Chan Chak; the Commissioner for Foreign Affairs Mr. Chu Chao Hsin; and tieneral Chen Ming Shu, who has recently arrived from Swatow.

countries. The human race has wa- fortunately not yet reached that state of development when it can conduet its affairs entirely without condict, and the great increase of The Provincial Government Head rapid communication throughout quarter were specially lighted and the world has brought the nations decorated for the occasion, and a into elever contact and accentuated military band gave musical honours differences in custous and ideas. on the arrival of the guests and But it is the duty of national ro

ner.

also played selections during dir-presentatives by friendly negotia. The guests were first enter tion to remove the causes of friction tained in an ante-room, being after-¦ and to enable the political develop- wards ushered into the main dining arent of their respective peoples to - ball where an excellent Chinese be fulfilled along their own national repast awaited them. Speeches lines with mutual sympathy and durrag dinner

made by understanding instead of hatred General Li Temi"Hain, and Dr. W. | and reg-imination. This, as Crull Consul for Germany and know, is not always easy, but never Senior Consul; MF, K. Morits,| theless it should not be so dificult Japanese Consul General; Mr. J. C. in the case of two nations like Huston, American Consul-General Great Britain and China, who

were

31. Danjou. Coneal for France, and really have no conflicting interests by Mr. J. F. Brenan, C.31.G., but are 11 one in desiring the 11.B.M. Conauİ-General,

furtherance of their trade and

GENERAL LI TSAI HSIN'S WELCOME.

WILS

comineren.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 1928.

"LI TSAI HSIN'S

POLICY.

RUMOURED NORTHERN ALLIANCE DENIED.

"CHEN" "MING SHU TO RESTORE

ORDER IN DISTRICTS.

ATTACK ON BIAS BAY PROJECTED,

THE CINEMA.

"TWO ARABIAN KNIGHTS."

FANTASY AT THE QUEEN'S,

THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES,

[BY OUR FILM CRITIC)

"Two Arabian Knights" is a war time comedy which develops on fantastic and unuanal lines. Two American--soldiers--escape--from-a (FROM OUR CHINASE CORRESPONDENT.) German Prison camp and find them- selves eventually in Arabia. How they escape or the probability of the rest of their highly diverting ad ventures need not concern us; that the adventures and most diverting is enough.

The rumour is strongly denied in official circles that General Li Tani Hain is seeking to withdraw from the Kuomintang and to conclude an alliance with Marshal Chang Tu Lin. The rumour bas arisen out of General Li's efforts to disentangle Kwangtung from the Civil War, and to avoid external commitments of any kind. This naturally involves hostility with the Nationalists and Nanking, who, for obvious reasons, seek to undermine Li Tsai Hsin by crediting him with an alliance with the Northern war lord,

The present regime in Canton is very anxious to cultivate good relations with Great Britain and it is suggested that the British Minister to Peking. Sir Miles Lamp son, he invited to Canton when he makes his forthcoming visit to Hong Kong. It is also possible" that the Governor of Hong Kong may receive a similar invitation.

General Chen Ming Shu has a cepted the post of Chairman of the Political Administrative Council, which is equivalent to Civil Gorer

will make the suppression of Boi- Bor of the Province. General Chen

shevism in the Hoifung and Luk-"] tung Districts and the clearing ag of the pirates around Weilai, includ

advisers are insistent upon the need ing Bias Bay, his first duties. His of restoring some resemblance of

The service men of 'yesterday's audience at the Queen's showed their appreciation of the adventures of the "Arabian Knights" by de lighted laughter, and the rest of us enjoyed it all as much. Mary Astor makes a very charming houri" herdine, though it is probable that her supposed compatriots would be surprised at her costume; it is cer- tainly very fetching.

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It is impossible to tell you much of the story without, to a certain extent, spoiling your enjoyment of the film, so

we content 'ourselves

DINNER PARTY SCENE.

TURBULENT AMAH SUM- MONED.

THREW HER WAGES ON THE FLOOR.

A sequel to the action taken against irs. L R. Castellain at the Summary Court by her amali, was heard on Saturday morning before M R. E. Lindsell at the Central

Magistracy when Mrs. Castellain summoned heramah for

alleged disorderly conduct and the use of abusive language, 2

Mrs. Castellain said that the defendant had been in her employ since July last year. She had bad

a lot of trouble with the amah, who, said the complainant, had a most domineering and aggressive disposition. As she was often alone in the house. Mrs. Castellain had to lock herself in her own room to avoid the amah.

The defendant was given sonie

badly that it had to be undone. sewing to do, and this she did so The result was that the defendant had to be paid twice for the same

work.

on January 14th, when the com- Matters were brought to a climax

plainant had two guests to dinner.

with a recommendation to visit the

After finishing her duties, the awah Queen's to-day or to-morrow. Tech presence of her guests, and de approached Mrs. Castelain, in the nically the film is good. Such amanded her wages for December. story a few years ago would have The amount due her then was $27. been treated simply as a comedy. Out of the amount Mrs. Castellain but there is more than that in this deducted 85 for breakages and gave production. The settings, grouping defendant the balance, and photography are as carefully considered as for a more serious picture, and the acting is good throughout,

THE WEEK'S PROGRAMMES.

Queen's. To-day and to-morrow:"Two Arabian Knights."

Wednesday to Saturday: The Magic Flame" with Ronald Cole-

government in the Districts. The man Vilma Banky.

World.

threatened return of the "Reds"

a

from the Eastern and the Northern dove story of the American Civil

To-day Barbara Fricchic" borders to Canton City, the pres War, in which beautiful Florence valenes of piracy, the depreciation Vitor is the heroine. of paper currency,"and the perscru- tion of political opponents under the pretext of hunting down “Reds":{ are preventing any sort of trade) revival either in Canton, or the die trap,"

Hong Kong's Desire For Friendship. The proximity of the Colony of Hong Kong whose peace and pros perity is bound up with that of this province renders it particular- ly desirable that British relations with the Provincial Government tricts. should be on a friendly footing,

way again

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meen.

Tuesday and Wednesday Fas- cianting. Youth with all the junior stars of 196,*

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Defendant admitted that she had broken several articles, but refused to me on the x Shis swept 'The

money on the door and began to make a noise in the house. The total breakage "amounted to $20.

Mrs. Castellaia then sent one of her guests out for a policeman. She also had in the ineanwhile writtes out" a cheque for $31 for the defendant's wages up to Janu ary 14th. Police constables then ing to pacify the defendant; they cane on the "serne and after tail- took her away at the request of aire. Castelaan.

ed to understand why tine actions was taken against her. She said that she had won her case at the Summary Court.

The defendant said that the full-

The Magistrate told her that that action nothing to do with the Star,

present case, remarking that al- To-day-Clara Bow in "Man-though she was given judgment in ber chain for wages, it did cot mean that she was not guilty of creating a disturbance.

Tuesday and Wednesday:-Lon He who Chaney's great picture. gets slapped.'

Thursday to Saturday- Tin Gods" a story of the eternal triangle with Renér Adorée and Aileen Fringle.

FREIGHT OVERCHARGES.

JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFFS.

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After asking the company to drink to the health of the Republie of 'China and to "Their Majesties and Presidents of all countries re- presented at this banquet," Gen and on the other hand this Colony The prompt and favourable res Li Tsai Hsia gave as his toast can be of great assistance to the ponse of the British Government to The Consular Body at Canton province in dealing with many of the request of the Canton autho.

its most pressing problems. The Welcoming his guests that evening, xood understanding between the rities to purchase the former British General Li went on to refer to the two places has unfortunately been Consulate in the City proper has disturbed conditions prevailing in interrupted in recent years, an in-been much appreciated. The British terruption which was largely dine Consuinte-General now has a very China at the present time" and to an alien influence which en- their reactions on, world peace. He savoured

Chinese substantial building on Shameen regretted that this province, inutionalist movement for its own and the old building has only been selfish ends. The recent exposure tion with other parts of China, that evil influence, and the used by cadets studying Chinese in as unsettled state, but expulsion of its agents by the and occasionally by the Consulate clared that they in Kwangtung Chinese authorities has opened the staff. The Consul-General and the normal and friendly Vice.Consuls all have their "resid were doing their duty in striving Storcourse with the liberal natious for the maintenance, of order and of the world. It was in anticipation ences near the Consulate on Sha- the furtherance of prosperity, of that result that the British thereby helping to contribute to Goverment declared in its memor- andum of December, 1926 its Iriend- world peace and happiness, ly policy and gennine sympathy Promotion Of Friendship. With Chinese national aspirations, Replying as Senior Consul, Dr. in return for that protection which Crull remarked that the Consular British interests are entitled to representatives in Canton were expect from a civilized Government, actuated by a desire to promote and you will have seen in to-day's the best relations between China press telegrams that that policy and foreign counties. There had en reaffirmed by His Majesty The heen many obstacles in the way of King and by all the party leaders, at the opening of the British Par

dard 813, 100.35 from Chin Kas, The Kwong Sang Hoog. Ltd.. the fulfilment of this desire, but, no- mation could thrive in isolation liament in London.

alia Chan Sai Fong, this being from the others, and for that rea Tribute To General LJ. son it was to the best interests of His Excellency General Li and To any Chinese patriot the rele the amount of which he was alleged

to have defrauded plaintifs. both China and the foreign Powers his present colleagues in Canton bration is a mockery for China' has that they should work together, have, as we all know, taken an im-

During the hearing of the case on and he hoped that no clouds would portant part in bringing about the ever been more divided than thursday, His Lordebin expressed come to overshadow the existing present improved state of affairs present. Among the Nationalists, surprise at the failure of the en friendly relations Dr. Crul asked You will therefore I am sure join | the factions in Nanking." Wuchang, poyers to detect frauds extending the company to drink to a happy with me in wishing them success is

and Canton cannot agree amonged that it was it worder that die over a period of years, and remark and prosperous China.

the difficult task which now lies be- Brief replies were also delivered. fore them; namely to restore peace themselves, and in Canton more aster had not overtaken them, as a by the Japanese, American and ful and prosperous conditions to the than one clique is attempting to businees concern. French Consuls, ear of whom en much harassed people of this dominate, although nominally col dorsed the kentiments expressed vince. So far as the British are by Dr. Crull adding in each case concerned I can assure him, that leagues of those holding office. that their chief desire wr for the we will watch his work with sym- maintenance and furtherince of pathetic interest and will be glad good relations between their respecto give him such assistance as may

he possible in the circumstances. tive countries and China.

has

The care begun at the Supremo Court on Thursday against a former employee and tallyman of

the Kwong Sung Houg firm, of 230-232; Des Vaux Road Central, who was Yesterday, February 19th, the alleged to have defrauded his e- anniversary of the reunification of players of

over $13000 charging North and South after the fall of freight at five, seven, and some the Monarchy and the formation of times nine times the acount actually the Republic, was kept as a bolidny paid to the shipping companies, both in Canton and among a certain was concluded before the Chief section of the Chinese in Hong Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) on Kong. The journalists, observed the Saturday morning.... anniversary and 'no vernacular paper appears to-day,

GOODWILL.

Mr. C. Jenkin appeared in this care for the plaintiffs, defendant being absent and not represented In Court. 14 was stated that de Fendant had left the Colony,"

On Saturday, an application was made by Mr. Jenkin that the money atrendy paid into 'Court standing to the credit of this action should be given. to plaintile (this amounted to $1,179).

I should also like to take this

Mr. Wu Te Chen then replied as -MR. BRENAN'S SPEECH.

Lupportunity of expressing a per- sonal appreciation of the courtesy

a representative of the Hwangtung Mr. J. F. Brennt, who then pro- which has always been shown to

This application was granted, but posed the thast of "The Success myself and my Commular colleagues Government. He expressed grati to the Kwangtung Provincial Gov by the Commissioner for Foreignfication that the international of His Lordship said he could not al ernment," spoke as follows:

Affairs, Mr. Chu Chao Hsin.

stacles which had led to misunder. this stage grant the further applica Mr. Chu is one of China's most

tion of Mr. Jenkin regarding pay "Your Excellency, Ladies and notable diplomatiste who has arved stanga in the past had now been ment of the amount to be realised Gentlemen,It has fallen to my lot his country with distinction in done away with, and pointed out on goodwill and book debts of the this evening to undertake the plea. London and Roine and with the that the good relations new prevail. Yue Fong Yuen firm owned by the sant and honourable duty of pro- League of Nations, and his ing were at one and the same time posing the toast of the Kwangtung pointment to his present post is in

His Lordship indicated that plain Provincial Government,

a manifestation of the good-will tiffs would have to attach the pro itself a friendly gesture by the I am indeed glad to have the Canton authorities to the foreign | existing. between Chineso and perty in the ordinary way and after opportunity of signifying in representatives. public manner the resumption of Ladies and Gentlemen, I ask you those friendly relations which have to drink to the success of the

commerce.

The company finally broke up

delcndant.

The case was then put over for the house boy to give evidence.

THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN.

VISIT OF GETTERAL" SECRETARY.

DUE TO-DAY ON "KARMALA."

Among the passengers expected to-day (Monday) on the ... Kur- mala are Mr. and Mrs. Stuart C. Knox

Mr. Knox is the General Secre- tary of the Missions to Seamen, a post which he has field for several years, and is now engaged in mak- ing a tour of inspection of the

Far East. Society's statione in India and the

This is the first time for many

years that a member of the Head-

quarters Staff of the Missions to Seamen has paid an official visit

Hong Kong. In view of the fact ed a new station at Singapore, and hut the Society only recently open. also that in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Kobe now institutes are likely In be erected or leased in the near future to replace existing buildings. fr. Knox's visit is especially wel

come.

It is hoped that during their stay

for Mr. and Mrs. Knox to meet here, an opportunity may be made

friends of the Society.

PRICE OF PERJURY.

PROSECUTION WITNESS FINED 850.

A Chinese appeared before Mr. R. E. Lindach at the Central Magis tracy on Saturday morning, charged with perjury.

On Friday, Mr. Lindse beard gambling case from Wauarai, and the police withdrew the charge against the defendant in Saturday e case and tendered him as a witness for the prosecution. The witness, however, told a different story to what was expected from him, and absolutely denied that there had been gambling of any kind on the wards apply for an order of sale. premises raided by the police.

His Lordship gave judgment for The man was placed under arrest plaintiffs for the amount claimed, du learing the Court, and when amount in Court shouki be paid out $50, or four weeks' hard labour in

default to plaintiffs,

existed for a niany years between Kwongtung Provincial Govern about 13.30, having spent a very and, as stated, ordered that the charged on Saturday he was fined.

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bis-province.

(Continued on next Ooluma.)

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