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LON CHANEY

-The man "of, a thousand faces

IN

MOCKERY

A stirring drama of the Russian Revolution

COMING TO THE

QUEEN'S

THURSDAY to SATURDAY

THEATRE ROYAL

CITY HALL.

Mr. CHARLES MACDONA

Presents

in a repertory of BERNARD SHAW PLAYS

1928.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st,

SANDAKAN LIGHT & WOMEN'S "WAR” ON A WHAT AMANULLAH IS SEEKING TO DO,

"POWER CO.

BUSINESS STEADILY

IMPROVING.

ELECTRIC COOKING GAINING

..FAVOUR.

That the Government of British North Borneo has granted a fur- ther concession to the Sandakan Light and Power Co. for tea years, and at this agreement had beog approved by the Board of Governors at Home, was announc ed by Mr. R. G. Shewan on Satur- day at the sixth ordinary meeting of the company. It was also stated that the business of the company was steadily improving and that electric cooking in Sandakan was gaining favour.

CANDIDATE.

OBJECTION TO SIR WILLIAM

DAVISON...

SIRLAMING'S SEAT.

Astrange political situation, which involves the future represen tation of two London constituencies and concerns two well-known Co- servative M.P.'s, is agitating the headquarters of the Conservative Party.

The issues are:- ̈

Is Sir Laming Worthington Evans, the Secretary for War, to be given 2 safe scat, and, if so, which 7.

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Who is to fight for South Hammer. smith when the retirement of Sir William Buli takes effect?

THE REFORMS THAT ARE CAUSING OPPOSITION.

*KARACHI MERCHANT'S VIEW OF AFGHANISTAN.

8. D. Mallik, the author of the following article, is a well- "known Karachi merchant, who wrote it after a visit to the country, and before the present troubles arose. He is an enthusiast for pro- gress, but what he says throws light on the strength of the opposi- tion which the King's policy has aroused. Amanullah. like many enlightened monarchs before him him is ånding the way of the re- former is hard-and he will go down to history as wise or foolish according to results.

"The administrative departments are improving. Under King Amanullah's direction nine depart- ments have been created namely: Law and Justice, Revenue, Educa Military, Foreign, Internal Affairs,

tion, Trade and Commerce, Postal and Telegraphs, and a final depart- ment known as "Private Estates which looks after

KARACHI (U.P.} Working on the theory that, the Arst step in the modernization of Afghanistan must be accomplished through the reduction of illiteracy at present approximately 8 per cent. of the population can neither Sir Laming Worthington-Evans read nor write-Ring Amanullah announced recently that he would not contest Colchester again. The has set cut to solve this problem Department"

Will Sir William Davison retire from the representation of South Kensington?"

Leaving Colchester.,

The meeting, was held at the re- gistered offices of the Company, and was presided over by Mr. R. G. Shewan (Chairman).

Speaking at the meeting Mr. decision came Shewan said

The profit on Working Account, 800.301.13, is, practically the same as that for last year, although I am pleased to say we supplied 10.

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a surprise and with characteristic energy. Large the financial affairs of the King. the reason given was that the War

Each department is under the large, country constituency, in ad Secretary found the strain of a

direction of +

Minister. The dition to the work of a Cabinet

Postal and Telegraphs department Minister, too great. It was stated

is at present being thoroughly

tension of the country's system of amounts are being spent on the ex-

schools, which now comprise 500

per cent. more units for lighting that he would seek a sest near Government schools, 2,000 Mullas overhauled by a French expert,

London. and it is the allocation of that seat that is causing the present trouble.

4.

and 12.4 per cent, inore for power than in the previous year. But this increase has been offset in the present year by our having to charge Working Account with over $3,500, part of the salary and ex- penses of a temporary substitute for Mr. Mavor, our Manager and Resident Engineer, while he was on leave, and with about $1,750 for the renewal of the steel chimney.mined to stand again. which should now be good for some- years at least.

$70-1.10,

schools, and three, colleges. To day,

Darulaman, which, it is report- the total number of students attended, is to be renamed "Amanullah

It has been rumoured that, for ing all educational institutions ex Town," is a new city approaching private reasons, Sir William Davi-ceeds 50,000. son might retire from South Ken- sington, but there is no definite in- dication that he intends to do so. On the contrary, it is believed that in certain circumstances he is deter

Safe Seat.

safest seats in the country, so safe South Kensington is one of the that at the last clection neither of the oppositions bothered to put up fight. It ncensioned no surprise, therefore, when the name of Sir

Worthington-Evans

was

After charging Consulting Com The MACDONA PLAYERSmittee's and Auditors' fees,

viding for depregiation amounting to $32.854.64. and putting 22,466.90 to Sinking Fand for replacing the of our concession, there re mains, after crediting interest | Laming

balance at debit of mentioned in connection with it. Profits and Loss of $3,639.5-4. There are, however, twe difficul- transferred to General Profit and ties:- Loss Accourt. As per balance sheet. Depreciation makes a big hole in our profits. but, as I said last year, it is sound policy to be on the safe side in this respect." Concession And Electric Cooking.

MONDAY, JAN. 7TH

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Pygmalion."

TUESDAY, JAK. STH

"Man and Superman,” WEDNESDAY, JÁN, 9TH”

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**Candida.** THURSDAY, JAN. 10TH "The Doctor's Dilemma.' FRIDAY and SATURDAY,

JANUARY 11TH and '12Ta "Mrs. Warren's

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Booking Opens at MOUTRIE'S on December 28th at 9 a.m.

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to function normally. Its gently artimulating effect is welcomed in all cases of slaggishness. It clears tho blood-stream from all impurities,

Vichy-Célestine is very pleasant to the taste, and may be taken at meals either alone or mixed with light wines or spirits

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The seat is not vacant, and there may be no retirement of the sitting member.

A section of opinion at the parts headquarters thinks that Sir Laming should take on a con- stituency in which a fight is ver-

tain.

At the same time many young men are being sent abroad for training in industrial and other lines. Girls are also being trained as nurses and ductors, and a group of is was recently sent to Turkey for spesial instruction along these lines.

German, French and Persian are being taught in the schools, the latter being the language of the English courses are also court. shortly to be introduced. All the school-children wear uniforms; for the boys there is a khaki uniform made of cloth manufactured at Kabul and consisting of a coat with

closed collar, a pair of trousers and a smart cap. The girls have a

The situation at South Kensing black" overall is their uniform

It amounts

ton is a piquant one. nimost to a sex.war.

It is cat in smart lines and wors Recently the joint genera; execu over a European style of clothing, tive of the South Kensington Con- that is rapidly displacing the cen- servative Association passed a vote: of confidence in Sir William Davi son. This was followed a few day's go by a meeting of the executive committee of the women's-branch, at which a resolution was passed

I am pleased to say that the agreement with the Government of British North Bornes for an ex- tension of ten years to our Con- cession has been approved by the Board of Governors at home. We have also made an agreement with the Government to supply power to its new pumping station, and our to that point. The work was not high tension line has been taken completed till after the close of our financial year, but it is now in operation; several outside con nections have been made, and für-efusing to support the joint execu-

tive's vote of confidence. ther applications continue to come in. We feel sure that this exten-. sion to our mains will be fully justified when all is at work. For the result from the extension to Batu Lima we must wait till next

year.

I understand that Sir William

Davison himself intends to accept nomination if the joint executive persists in its attitude of support If this proves to be the case the women's branch has a woman candi date who is prepared to take the field,

Three Candidates? Should Sir William Davison not be nominated by the joint body it is possible that he would run as an Independent Conservative. In such a contingency there is a like lihood that the Liberals would

Electric cooking is slowly gain ing favour, and the matter of water beating on the thermal storage system is under considera- tian. I

very much regret to report that the anticipated coal mining in San- dakan has been indefinitely postpon ed, due to an adverse report from understand a split Conservative vote to produce made to work and handle the coal a third candidate."

tury-old Moslem' garb for women.

Simultaneously with the adoption of Westernized clothes by the school children, the adults of the country, both men and women, are also taking to European clothing. This change is being made at the com mand of the King. The majority of the population have quickly acquies ced to the order, but is is meeting with considerable opposition on the part of a section of the orthodox priestly class, and by the remoter tribes. A number..of incipient re- volts have been crushed by the arrest and execution of the ring leaders. In Kabul itself however, the change is being bailed with enthusiasm and shops for the sale

completion five miles from Kabul. It is laid out on the latest design of town planning with wide roads, and beautiful gardens, and fing public buildings, which when com Pleted will be occupied by the ad- ministrative departments of the government.

How the process of moderniza- tion is going on is shown by the session of the Lojirgah or parlia legislation passed at the third ment. The enactments Moluded a law fixing the number of repre- sentatives to parliament and the conditions of their election; the delegation of some of the king's powers to the parliament, abolition of all titles and distinctions except for military service; measures to

bribery, stop

which is seniority lists in government ser rife; vice; examination of priests to test their capabilities for the guidance of the people in spiritual matters: aban against the Mullas of Dev-

DOROTHY GISH

The story ∙of History's loveliest Charmer!

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SICA ANTONIO MORENO

MERBERT WILCOX PRODUCTION.

{Cartan of Inspiration Pictures, Inc)

Beautiful scenes of the

pomp and ceremony of

the court of Louis XV I

MADAME

DOMPADOUR

AT THE

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FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20.

A gay, entertaining story of college life with one of the most thrilling football games ever screened !

RICHARD DIX

IN.

THE QUARTERBACK

with

ESTHER RALSTON AND MONA PALMA

AT THE

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FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

Orchestra 6.18&8.20. Interpreter 2.30&7.15-

band entering. Afghanistan; SOT Two Famous Stars in a Splendid Film-

ernment servants not to take more

than one wife; appointment of an heir to the throne; a change in the number of other laws. Afghan Aug, and a considerable

King Amanullah is very demo- cratie and simple in his tastes, and moves among his peoplo like any Drdinary citizen. On these im- promptu trips he is often accom- panied by the queen..

I found some very well read people imong the Afghans who have a rich Persian literature. In-

cidentally I secured copy of "Sikandernam Bebri" or "Travels of Alexander the Great by Sea,"

book that many people have de- clared does not exist, only his travels by land, they assert, having been printed.

and a Fenesed eort will be seize the oportunity offered by a clothing are everywhere springing new road from the Peshawar side

from the present mines in a more

efficient manner by the introduc- tion of labour-saving machinery which will include electrical trans- porters on Sandakan Whart

Efforts are being made to com- there is no indication, that they will pose the differences, but as yet

be successful..

Meanwhile Sir Laming is still looking for his safe sent:"

Revenue Steadily Increasing. The plant has been maintained in first-class condition, and our It has been suggested to him Manager and Resident Engineer that he should follow Sir William reports that it has been running Bull at South Hammersraith. That, very satisfactorily. During the however, would involve an excep year, a Weir feed pump was pur- tionally still fight. At the last elec chased and installed, also the No. tion Sir William Boll, whose per-

4 boiler was fitted with a sawdus.sonality hai for years dominated

The country appears to have abundant mineral wealth such as coal, gold, lead and a mineral call- d Lapis Lazuli which is being worked by a German firm, Old of men's and women's European roads are being improved and a into existence. Plans are being laid is under construction. Plans are for opening in Kabul, Afghanistan also underway for an extensive branches for several smart Paris railway scheme. Wool and cotton ienne shops..

are available in large quantities. The country abounds in fine pear, peach and apple, walnut and mul grape vines. berry trees and There would also appear to be good scope for agricultural de- velopment on a large scale.

The women following the exam- Iple of the Queen and other women in the royal family, are rapidly discarding the Purdah, or veil, although to date its abandonment is not compulsory.

TAMING OF THE RHONE.

burning furnace to enable it to act the division, held the sent by U.S. OFFER TO MAKE IT LIKE purposes, retrieving for agricul

majority of 3,876 over the Socialistk.

ak a stand-by during the period of demolition of the old No. 2 boiler Since 1929 the Socialists have and the substitution in its place made considerable headway in Ham of the new double-drum boiler.

mersmith, and their present prospec. Generally, the revenue of the tive candidate is Mr. Dar. Chater, Company shows a slow but steady who is a forceful speaker with a increase, and with the starting of strong organisation behind him. Sir the new Government

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A CANAL:

IRRIGATION AND HYDRO- ELECTRIC POSSIBILITIES.

PARIS (U.P.)-Taming the Rhone, pumping Laming would also have to reckon the wild bul" of European Rivers

should show a substantial increase. regret that we, in common

The French Store with other industries are offering they have a pensions grievance..

Beaconsfield Arcade.

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HIMROD'S

Asthma Cure ¡givas instant re- lief from Ca taerk, Asthma, ASTMA. Colde, etc. The standard reme dy for over 50

At all chemist

Himrod's

In other words, South Hammet- from the slump in rubber, but I think we may look forward to smith seems hardly the division to brighter times.

relieve the War Secretary of those In February last, our Manager electoral anxieties which he is and

Resident engineer, Mr. Mavor, anxious to escape. went on leave, returning to hig post early in September.

Owing to the illness of our amount at compound interest, to solicitor, we have not been able to gether with the 818,738.43 already have ready the new Articles of provided in these accounts, will Association referred to by me last return to us the original cost of the Concession in cash and securi-

many

for 1,500 kilometers, from Lorraine to the Mediterranean. Secondly, it would be developed for irrigation

tural purposes.

regions which are and for want of rain Thirdly, its great speed could lend itself admirably to development for hydro-electric purposes. A fourth and perhaps principal aspect of the development would be the building of levees and intensifying the draw- navigation and irrigation purposes

it

Plant, the sale of units for power with the hostility of a section of is once more the subject of agitation {ing off the water. by canalization for ex-service men who consider that following the disastrous floods of

the past two months.

The Rhone is already utilized iu The potentialities of the project parts for the various purposes out- are enormous and were in fact lined, but its potentialities are for recognized as such by American the most part untouched. The river financiers who last year offered to in its lowest state has 650 cubie finance the tradertaking. Their meters, at flood it reaches 10,000 and offer, was politely refused. In the 15,000. meantime a commission made of The recently completed eanal be loca: councils, chambers of com- tween. Marseilles to Lake Berre, merce, the P.L.M. railroad and a united via the lake the largest Societe Nationale ' "has drawn seaport in France with the river, up plans but has done nothing more The Commission proposed a system because of lack of funds. The com- of canals uniting the various large The Accounts.

mission found that the money zeed streams of France among which the I do not think, Gentlemen, that ed for the project would be Rhone is by far the largest joining In consequence of the extension

a continuous circuit Paris, of the term of our Concession and there is aught else that. I can ase about ten billion franes (about in the formation of the-Sinking Fund, fully add for your information, 8400,000,000). Eight years have gone Havre, Strasburg and Marseilles. we have had to adjust certain en- but before.I move the adoption of by ainge the appointment of the A link with Strassburg would be trica in the Profit and Loss Au- the report and accounts, I must committee and the Rhone has especially advantageous because of count, as you will see from the apologise for the lateness of the Ae ravaged the valleys in the Spring its expansion and developments balance sheet, and we shall con- counts, which have been delayed and Fall of each year since then. a port on the Rhine tinue to reserve for the replace until the receipt from Bandakan of The Rhone project would involve As a beginning the Rhone could ment of the original cost of the certain information required by three sided development of its be utilized to irrigate not less than concession, 8101.60£be by setting our auditornassibilities First it would be de La half million acres of land, and wykeiden #181 peranger he report and count were veloped georantanal meant to tunuh infix kalo (Continued at foot of nest column.) adopted without discussion. munication, being wide and deep wats of electrical energy annually.

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