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ART EXHIBITION IN CANTON.

APPRECIATIVE CROWDS.

CULTURE OF EAST AND WEST

DISPLAYED,

1.

HOSPITALITY OF

CANTON.

ADMIRAL WAISTELL'S

VISIT.

REVIEW OF BRITISH WAR. SHIPS TO-DAY,

PROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]] [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT-]

CANTON. February 24th. A very interesting art exhibition.

3 which both Eastern and Western painting, sculpture, etc., are on view. a being held at the YMCA. The building has been effectively de corated and a pailan in front of the building carries a large inscription announcing the Exhibition.

The Exhibition was opened by General Chen Ming Shu, who was accompanied by Mr. Wong Thit, Commissioner of Education, Mr. Kin Tang Ching, chief secretary of the Canton Political Council and several Government officials. Specebes were made by the General and others congratulating the organisers and emphasising the importance of art - in the life of a nation. The Exhibi- tion will remain open till the 25th.

The response of artists and collec- tors for the loan of their objets d'art has been extremely generous and most of the leading Chinese artists of Canton, Hong Kong and Macao are represented. A number of well-known European artists have also sent examples of their work,

The Exhibition is divided into the following sections, each occupying one or more rooms:-Oil paintings,

water colours, black and white sketches, photography, Chinese art, sculpture and rock hills," the miniature carved mountains, a type of work in which Chinese artists excel.

THE ART OF LOUIS LEUNG.

CANTON, February 14th. The visit of Vice-Admind A. K. Waistell, C.B., C.-in-C of the British Fleet in China, is regarded by Canton as a sign of the friend. ness between. Great Britain and being accorded on all sides. This China True. Cantonese hospitality

morning. at 10 o'clock. Admiral Fleet, paid a formal visit to Admiral Chan Chik, C-in-C. of the Canton

Waistell aboard the Peterbeld, the usual 15 gun salate being accord

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The British Admiral, accompanied by Mr. Brenan (Consul-General) then called nt. Government House being received by General Chen General Chang Wat Cheung, head Ming Shu Dr. Chao Hain Cha, of the Aviation Department and the Mayor of Canton (Mr. Lin Wan Koi.

In the afternoon a return visit, paid to the Canton Navy Depart marked by the usual salute, was ment, in the evening the Admiral and his staff will attend a banquet give by Admiral Chan Chak...

the British gunboats in Canton and On Friday the Admiral will review later have tiha with the layer The afternoon will be devoted to sightseeing and in the evening the Admiral and birs, Waistell, will dine

at Government House.

The festivities will also include a reception by Mr. Brenan at the Canton Club, Shameen, at which the leading European residents. many Chinese officials and the Con- sular Body of Shameen will meet the distinguished visitors.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 1929.

SHIP'S ENGINEER CLAIMS BONUS.

DIFFERENCES ON BOARD

**SEISTAN.""

CAPTAIN AND CHIEF ENGI. NEER AT LOGGERHEADS.

TRAMWAY SCRIP

CASE.

CHARGES AGAINST TWO CHINESE.

THE POLICE TRAP DESCRIBED.

Further evidence was taken by Mr. A. Demes, who was an eagi Major C. Willson at the Central neer on the s.. Trane when the Magistracy yesterday afternoon. in was pirated and subsequently sunk the case against two Chinese Chan by the submarine Li off Bias Bay Fak and Fun Pui, for possession early last year, was pisintiff at the and uttering of a document purport. Summary Court yesterday, before ing to be a scrip for 300 shares in Mr. Justice J. R. Wood, in on the Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd.

master of the .. Seistan. action against Capt A. C. Inglis. The prisoners are further charged He with conspiring to commit a crime sought to recover 875, part of with others, not in custody. dans had withheld from him. bonus which he alleged that defca-

Mr. H. C. Macnamara was for the plaintiff and Mr. G. S. Hugh

Joats for the defendant.

board the Seistan from August 4th, Plaintiff was third engineer of

1999,

antil October 17th, 1928

which was given de bene ese had Capt: Inglis, in bis evidence.

admitted that he had received $300 from the charterers to be paid out to the officers as a bonus. He had

engineer and other officers. " paid part of the money to the chief

The two defendants were arrested by the police as No. 11, Queen's Road Central, second floor, the office of Mr. A. A. Lopes, share broker, when, according to the pro-

changing hands between the defend secution, the document involved was

ants and a bogus buyer who was

Ho Sik Hung, an interpreter in the acting on behalf of the police. Mr.

office of Mr. Lopes, and Mr. Lopes himself had originally warned the police.

Principle Witness Continues His Story.

The writ was worded Money In his evidence, which was con- bad and received " and that it was tinued yesterday, Mr. Ho Sik Hung, on this basis that plaintiff's claim the principal Crown witress, des was being put before the Court.cribed what had taken place from Mr. Macnamara then read cor-the time he was approached by respondence exchanged between one Chan Lo Yat not in custody for Capt. Inglis nad the chief engineer, nasistance in finding buyers for Mr. Robertson relative to the forgel shares scrip until the final bonus..

'REVENGE" AT THE

QUEEN'S.

A FRAME FOR DOLORES DEL RIO.

THE GENTLE BANDIT OF THE CARPATHIANS.

[BY OUR FILM CRITIC

"Revenge," which is now being shown at the Queen's, has quite obviously been made as a frame for Dolores del Rio, who plays the heroine "Rascha." Miss Del Rio- has wou à high place for herself in the sizeris world with her, beauty and unusual ability, and it is a pity for her to be associated with a picture like "Revenge" which gives plenty of opportunity for all her most famous gestures but very little for real neting. However, that is the sort of thing which seems

a similar fate has befallen star inevitable in cinematography and

considered sufficiently well known after star the moment they were

supers. to act alone with a company of

with her

takes the part of a gypsy who In this picture Miss Det Rio lives in the mountains father and helps him to capture and train bears which are subse- quently sold to other itinerent. rather unusual and consequently gypsies. The first sequences are interesting. Then the bandit Jorga (Leroy Mason) rides up and tells Bascha he had come to kill her father, she beats him with her whis and he cuts off her plaits, which, it appears, is the greatest insult anyone can offer to a gypsy maid tion for ferocity and to support

Jorya seems to live on a reputa arrest of the two prisoners.

large band on the proceeds of the Witness said he came to know the hair which he cuts from girls' heads.. At His Own Discretion? first defendant, Chan Fuk, when He is not a very convincing figure Haient did not receive his Chan Lo Yat invited him to a meet- and the story would be considerably share and he (Mr. Macnamara)ing at the Fuk Luk Sau goldsmith's enlivened if the men folk of his shop in Shanghai Street to discuss victims displayed a little more accordingly wrote to defendant ask the matter. At one of his early spirit. Finally this barber-bandit ing for the payment of the 875, discussions witness was shown a carries of Rascha to his mountain which represented bonus for two scrip for 500 shares in the Hong lair, there to play the Sheik accord. and a half months' service. Defen- rejected as being an inefficient for E. M. Hil, the novelist. He haally Kong Tramways, Ltd, which being to the rules laid down"by Mrs. dant in reply asked under what gery. The next day at the Kum wins the love of Rascha, who, clause of the Articles of Agreement. Toi Hotel he was shown another though. good at taming bears, seems the claim was made and how bad document which he agreed would to be less firm with men.

deceive the buyer.

Perhaps the most striking oil paintings are those shown by Mr. Louis Leang, who received his art training in America. His werk is notable for its beauty, insight into nature and harmony of colour. Interviewed by the writer, he said that he guadunted at the Pacific College, St. Jose, California, as TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG plaintiff arrived at the figure.

long ago as 1915 and since then he had been teaching art mainly at the leading schools in Canton and the Sun Yat-Sen and, Lingnan Uni- versities. Mr. Leung shows thirty- three pictures, representative of all aspects of his work.

A small charge of ten cents for art students and twenty cents for the general public has been made to keep out the rougher elements. The place is crowded all day which shows that Canton is intensely inter ested in the art both of China and the world beyond.

H.M.S. MOTH STRIKES ROCK AT WUCHOW.

TWO GUNBOATS STANDING BY.

[NIVAL WIRELESS,)

H.ALS. Moth has reported having struck Webater Rock about miles belon Wachow on February 19th. H.MK Tarantola and H.M.S.

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"FOR THOSE IN PERIL.

DAILY PRES&,"!

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Mr. Macnamara said that it was only after the writ had been issued

Sin.-"! Resident's" letter about and Capt. Inglis evidence taken, the Hain Wah wreck is not a very

that the nature of the defence was helpful contribution towards the two probleme of rescue work at sea disclosed. Defendant then admit. and economy in Government. Bis

ted that if Alr. Demes had done his argument is that the lives of 400 officers, are not to 'Chinese, and three European duties properly, something would weighed in have been due to him by way of a the balance against the cost of fuel bonus. for "keeping the Kausing's boilers arm." We may not agree, but that is at least clear and logica).

A Precaution. When Chan Lo Yat frst. men- other local enterprise and then tioned about forged scrip wit nesa said he was referring to an switched on to Tramway shares. Witness was also told that if the venture was a success they could next get out forged scrip of another Company which he named.

Witness's share was to be forty per cent of the proceeds. It was suggested that the deed should be put through by witness during the absence of Mr. Lopes, who might detect the forgery!

Describing events in the office of Mr. Lapes on January 18th, witnes said that when he entered with the second defendant the hagus burer

There are a good many well staged moments, and at least one intense love scene, but while Miss

given a film more on the lines of Del Rio is always interesting to watch, one wishes that she had been

Resurrection" or Loves of Carmen" which would have allowed her a chance to act.

CASE AGAINST CHINA MER- CHANTS DISMISSED.

ALLEGED WORKING CARGO ON A SUNDAY.

dant.

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His Lordship observed that in fact Capt. Inglis bad really made Then he spoils it all. Mankee ex- two statements, the final one being penses, even in this poverty-stricken Colony, and let's have bigger police that the distribution of the morey launches. Really big ones, up to was at his discretion, and if he had

The case against the China Mer deep-sea work!

As you emphasised in your lead-been satisfied with the plaintiff, he

chants S. N. Company, for working named Ying, was seated there. The

cargo on the s.3. Tai Shun on Janu- ing article, this is a matter of the would have puid him his share.

second defendant produced the ary 6th was again before Com- prestige of the port. Actually all Captain And The Engineers. scrip and transfer deed which he mander G. F. Hole, R.N., (retired) that is required is that when the

Agreeing that that was correct, placed on the table. The buyer at the Marine Court yesterday weather is too rough for the police Mr. Macnamara asked if defendant took out his wallet and pretended morning. Lankee-Sergt. Went prose- launches the Kausing should be was justified in refusing to pay to have some difficulty in arriving cuted, and Mr. M. K. La again rendy at short notice. One would Defendant was not on speaking at the total value. Defendant sugappeared on behalf of the defen imagine that was. the reason for terms with

the chief engineer, gested it was an easy sum if he which she was bought.

whose duty it was to keep the Oap took 500 shares and multiplied it The case was previously adjourn> Suppose it had been a P. & Otain in touch with what went on by 920,50, which would gave a total cu sine die because the summons a "President" or "Empress" boat in the engine rooms. Not being of $10,250.

was prefered against the “Agent" that had been in trouble, and not able to supervise the work of the At this time Sergeant Whant of the China Merchants S., Co., the humble Hsin Wah! This engineers, Capt. Inglis had to take entered the floor and enquired for the defendant not being mentioned mutter should not be allowed to his reports from the second engi. Mr. Lopes. Witness said that just by name. The Magistrate ruled drop. We have had one disaster, neer, and it was on the strength then he gave a signal to Sergeant that he could not hear a case with- the next may be worse.Yours, of this man's reports, that defen- Whant. The third defendant was out a defendant. The prosecution dant said he was dissatisfied with then arrested and the documents on stated that the police called at the China Merchants Shipping Office in the plaintiff. "I say it is most the table were aleo seized. improper to accept the report of a Mr. Lopes as a Witness.

Connaught Road, but no one would sub-officer,"

come forward as the " agent" Mr. A. A. Lopes, sharebroker, The prosecution have since gone Certificates were produced in was the next witnesa He said that into the matter and Mr. Tsui Taze A Chinese lady living at No. 149 DEATH OF MR. A. H. M. DA which plaintiff's abilities and char Mr. Ho Sik Hung, the last witness, Tsu, Manager of the China Mer Kowloon Tong was summoned be- fore Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy for failing to provide her dog with a muzzle. She said that the mużzlo broken chat norning and that the dog was not on the road but in the garden.

Moorben were sent to stand by her. No further news is available.

AT KOWLOON POLICË COURT.

CHINESE LADY FINED $10.

Sergeant Weymes, ja evidence said that he saw the animal in the

etc.,

B.B.

Hong Kong, February 14th.

SILVA.

WELL KNOWN LOCAL BROKER.

Many people in the Colony will learn with deep regret of the aud den death of Mr. A. H. M. da Silva which, occurred at his re The Magistrate imposed a fine of sidence, No. 1, Victory Avenue, 810 and remarked that the defen-Homuntin, last night at 7.30 p.m. dant had probably read that halt from heart failure.

street.

The deceased, who was 78 years

of Kowloon Tong had stated in

of age WAR a well known gure Court, when similarly summoned, that their dogs were in the garden. among the stock brokers of Tec

House Street. Taking a leaf out of their book she on Monday and was confined to his He was taken ill had told a pack of lies about her bed. animal being in the garden. She

The late Mr. Silva was educated

had made the offence trice as bad at Calcutta College, and on coming by lying about it.

to the Colony he joined. Mesers. Asked to See Deceased Father!

Simmons and Company with whom

In reply to the charge of return he was connected for nearly 30 ing from banishment, a Chinego | years, He then started on his own' informed Mr. E. W. Hamilton that as a general share and stock be was asked to return to see his broker and enjoyed considerable father Sergeant. Hargreaves told, success...

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acter were described as Very was his interpreter. The interchants S.N. Company at Connaught Good" both by the defendant and preter's duties were to interview Road, was summoned to appear as the chief engineer.

Chinese, clients and bring business. the defendant. Plaintiff in his evidence corrobor. He was paid on a commission basist

The Evidence. ated Mr, Macnamara's opening, and was not expected to put and he was asked by Mr. Hugh through deals on his own account.

Lance-Sergeant W. Waat raid that whilst on patrol on duty on Jonse as to his reason for leaving In consequence of reports made Sunday, January 6th, he saw some the ship. Plaintiff said it was be to him by the interpreter, witness coolies carrying cargo on board the cause the wages were paid irregu saw Mr. T. H. King (Director of

9.9. Tai Shun, which was alongside larly. He joined the ship on Criminal Intelligence) and Mr. T. August 4th and did not get his Murphy on January 18th. The the Chins Merchants S.N. Com- salary until September 7th. following day another report was pany's wharf. Going board he

Report On Services.

received and witness then prepared found the coolics carrying stone Mr. Hugh Jones:

a transfer deed on which he him jars on board. He asked the Supposing self typed in the amount ($10,250) Captain about it and was told that your services had not been satia and the number of shares (400).

the three Chinese compradores were factory do you think the captain witness also stamped the decu not on board. Witness asked the would be entitled to withhold the ment, paying $20.50 as duty. The Captain if he had a Sunday work- bonus? I don't think he is entitled exhibit in Court was identified as

ing cargo permit and he replied, to hold it. He should return "the the transfer he prepared, but the

that he had not. amount to the charterers.

writing in ink was not there when Do you know that the report on he handed the form to the last wit- your services from the second enginess.

ne

Irregularity of the Summons, Mr. Lo in his submission for the defence complained of the inregu wis unsatisfactory -I know Referring to the other document, larity of the summbna. At the pre- nothing about it. We worked very the share scrip involved in the case, vious hearing the proaccution had well together in the engine room. witnces said that the certificate | failed to bring the party respon

Naturally the master of the ship number, 4010, appearing thereonsible to Court and his Worship had never at the engineers at work was supplied by him written on a adjourned the case. Mr. Lo Bab The engine room is in charge of piece of paper. He also supplied mitted that the summons should the chief engineer and if anything the share numbers 498170/498878. have been dismissed. The alleged goes wrong it is up to the chief These referred to two different lots cargo was only the private property engineer to make a report to the of shares in the same company of the abip's cook. The fact that all which appeared in his register. the three compradores were ashore proved that the goods could not be considered, as cargo. For cargo nc. cepted by the ship, a receipt had to be signed by one of the three com pradores. There was no evidence that the cargo was received by any responsible person.

master.

the Magistrate that the defendant The deceased was a friend of the, had admitted to the Police that his late Sir Paul Chater who present- father died two years ago f

́ed him with & handsome gold Defendant, who was deported in

watch in appreciation of the 1922 for ten years, was sentenced to example set by Mr. da Silva in all three month hard labour and 15 business which he transacted.

If the master was not on speak- Witness added, that he left the strokes of the birch.

He is survived by Mrs. da Silva ing terms with the chief engineer, office at about 1.30 p.m. di January and two sons, Messis. J. A. B. it would be quite natural for him 16th after having instructed the Alleged Armed Robbers Remanded. Silva and F. J. B. Bilva, and a to get his information from the bogus buyer to sit at his deak five men, who were arrested in married daughter, Mrs. M. A second engineers 1-Tes, most prob-When he returned after 2 o'clock connection with an armed robbery Fixuereido, and four grand-ably. at No. 3 Portland Btrest on children, with whom the deepest.. February 4th, were formally charg. sympathy. is felt ed before Mr. E. W. Hamilton and remanded for a week,

The funeral is to-day, passing the monument at 5.30 p.m.

be saw the frat defendant,, under fleplying to his Lordship, plain- arrest and the second defendant was tiff said be was bom in Hong Kong brought in later by the police.. and was 37 years of age.

The hearing was adjourned until this afternoon.

Judgment was reserved:

The prosecution did not wish to press the summons, and the Magis trate dismissed the case.

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