1929-10-11 — Page 5

THE DOUBLE TENTH CELEBRATED

IN HONG KONG.

STREETS BEFLAGGED AND 'HOLIDAY CROWDS,

RECEPTIONS AT CHINESE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS.

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Hong Kong was very much en-fete for the Double Tenth. On the Pray the ship chandler, the shipping offices and all the varied businesses of a prosperous and busy waterfront had hung out Bags. The red and blue ensign with the white sun, of the Kuomintang-one of the most artistic flag designs in the world- naturally predominated but red ensigns were shown in large nunt- hers and there were many strings of commercial code signal flags. " The river boats had all dressed ship and, in the bright sunshine. of a pegleet day, the scene was as full of colour and as pieture- que as anyone could want.

In all streets the Kuomintang flag and the Union Jack were town-large. new ensigns and small "grubby ones In "Queen's Road and Des Vieux Road every establishment had cut bunting and there were fural designs over many restaurants..

Down at West Point elaborate decorations were going up all day, in préparation for this evening when Hong Kong's Piccadilly Ipoked more than ever like a living chapter of the Arabian nights.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY,

CANTON TROOPS

ADVANCING.

NANKING FORCES. TO DEAL WITH "IRONSIDES."

MOVEMENTS AGAINST NAN."

NING AND 'KWEILIN

[FROM OUR OWN" CORRISPONDENT.]

CANTON, Oct. 10.

At a military conference held here on Wednesday between the local higher command and the senior othcers of the Nanking rein forcements it was deculed that the Canton troops should be mainly responsible for the Kwangsi in surgents, while the Nauking troops should be used against the "Iroa. sides." If necessary the latter forces will advance into Hudza against Chang Fat Fui.

WARWICK'S REVUES.

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"THE PEEP-SHOW."

OCTOBER 11, 1929.

HONG KONG POLO CLUB.

TOURNAMENT FOR K.O.YA.I. CUP.

A Tournament is being held at the Polo Club for the K.O.Y.L.I. Cup and the following teams are taking part-

Welch.

Gunners:-Major Hewson, Mr. Dangerfield, Mr. Waltur, Mr. Hor- bage.

Philby, Major Wolfe Murray, Capt. "0.5"-Col. Brownrigg, lajor Bakewell.

Civiliaas:-Mr. Newbigging. Mr. Gordon, Mr. Heard, Mr. Staaten.

The Tournament is a knock-out one based on 4 chukka matches

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

THAT LASTS

EVERYTHING FOR

GOLF TENNIS

played without handicap. The BADMINTON

'Given suficient talent, it is not dioult matter to provide an evening's amusement without the

of an assistance

**augmented" orchestra and chorus, The talent lacking, no number of tons of costumes and scenery and special effects," and no augmentation of Scott Elliott, Capt. Abbott, Mr. K.O.S. B'S. Mr. Shillington, Mr.

the village band or temporary addi. tions to the chorus will make a success. Those who remember the old Pelissier pierrot shows will aleo recall the amazing simplicity of their presentation-but the per- formers were all individually se no support brilliant in their various lines that Was necessary from scenery or costumes, They just sang, or danced, or joked, and their audientes asked for nothing more,

Last night, at the Star Theatre, Livilians were drawn against the Kowloon, the revue company or Gunners and "defeated thenf 7 to 1 ganised by Mr. Edgar Warwick in a closer match than the score made its are appearance, present would indicate. The K.O.S.E.'s ing The Peep Show" and for meet the""." side to-day and A cumber of Cantonese troops nearly three hours this brilliant the winners of this match play the are, however, moving up the Kwei little company kept a large audi Civilian team in the finals on River, presumable to assist in the faal curtain fell just before mid-by kind permission of Major Crake ence highly amused. When the Wednesday, the 16th. On this day operations against the "Ironsides."night, it was readily agreed that and Officers the Band of the 2nd the Peep Show was the bright- Ba K.O.S.B will play. The match RECONQUERING KWANGSI. est show seen in the Colony for will begin shortly after 4.30 and as usual tea and refreshments wil: be According to the reports from The Peep Show" went with obtainable." Wackow two divisions, numbering breathless speed from the opening The K.O.S.B. side is a very strong eborus to the hilarious finale- 10,000 men, have been moved from ballads, concerted numbers, humor- handicap as against 13 for the one with a total of 14 goals in that town against Pinglok and ous playlet, songs a the piano. Civilians, 10 for the Gunners, but Kwelin, both on the Kwei Kiang. Not often is an audience worked are not played on handicap. this etc. everything went with a wing 15 for O.S." While the games which runs nearly due north. An

up to such a pitch of enthusiasm other two divisions are going up was shows last night, but talent comparative strength of the teams. serves to give an indication of the the West River against Nanning is always warmly appreciated and The K.O.S.B.'s have many sup this Colony certainly distinguishes and Liuchow, on the Pak River, a real talent in the Warwick Con-peters that greatly fancy this big tributary of the West River.pany.

ide a chances but they have Huge quantities of ammunition and

There were over 20 items on the dithcult task on the lith (to-day) programme, every one of which was to beat the " 0.5.” combination, The following gentlemen acted as river by some twenty shallow draft

stores are being convoyed up the good--not a dull number anywhere. It is rumoured that this mysterious Messrs; Butchell, Selwyn and name stands for Old Sports" but hoster. Tara Pak Shiu (Chair-gunboats.

Driver are Arat rate comedians, the sight of its members going all- man), Mr. W. T. Chung (Hon.

Miss Barbara Wesle The details of troop movements Lathom dance exceedingly graze connote something else.

and Guy out denies the age factor. It must Secretary), Mr. Lo Kung Muk, Mr. are, of course, being concealed as fully and Miss Enid Nicholson sings Ho Ki, Mr. Ha Leung. Mr. He far as possible. General Lui Woon divinely. Miss Gladys Voile is that Kwong, Mr. U Sze Wing, Mr. Leung Im, the former Kwangai leader, is comedienne and Mr. Robert Poole

rare creature, a funny and versatile CANTON GARRISON MOVED Fat Ten and Mr. Harry Hong supposed to be heading the advance has a fine baritone voice of which TO WUCHOW. Sling (members of committee). on Naoning where the "rebels "

THE GENERAL HOLIDAY,

The Government had, of course, proclaimed a general holiday rid, European, fions were, shui, The big 'Chinese departmental stores kept holiday and inany of the shops in the Central "dis- trist followed this example. But in the exclusively Chinese quar- tera " business us usual" was the order of the day. They had bung" out their flags, they would feast in the evening, but during the day Hong Kong's enrpenters and watchmakers, her stall holders and small shopkeepers plied their touis, and sold their goods just as on any other day of the year-except New Year's Day,

There were, however, many holiday makers in the street, Chinese ladies in brocades that gleamed like wonderful flowers in the sunshine, and their menfolk mostly in Europead whites. Motors swept by taking family parties out into the country or on visits to relatives. Buses and trams also did good trade.

CHINA MERCHANTS

AT HOME.

A REPRESENTATIVE. GATHERING.

A large gathering representing all Sections of the Community attended the reception given during the fore

Among the visitors were:-Mr.

some time.

we would have liked to have heard more.

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The Peep Showie re- On the orders of General Chen

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SQUASH CRICKET FOOTBALL

ETC., ETC.

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Jack Hobbs

XXXX Cricket Bats

SPORTS DEPT.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

woon by the Chiun Merchants Club W. L. Pattenden, Mr. H. A. Keller, Two Canton Generals, Heaag Hon peated to fight and we should re: Tsal Tong, who is now in Wuchow, COLUMBIA NEW-PROCESS RECORDS

at their club premises in China Mr. Schulz (American Express Co.). Building. The large, airy reception Mr. Klaneness, Mr. Brusszard, Mr. room had been beautifully decoratT. B. Wilson, Mr. C. P. James, and ed and here the twn Chinese mem- Mr. T. B. Beistol hers of the Legislative Council now The toast of the Republic of in the Colony (Sir Shou-san Chow China" was proposed by the Chair

will probably fight a decisive action.

Ping and Ya Han Mow, are co. operating with Lui. Woon Im. The attack on Liuchow will be entrusted to another ex-" insurgent," Yang Teng Fai: "After taking Liuchow Yang will strike northwards to

is at present on holiday), the Hon.man, Mr. Taur Pak Shiu, who said:wards Kweilin. Dr. R. H. Katewall, C.M.G., and the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tao. O.B.E.,

received their guests.

H.E. the Officer Administering the Government (the Hon. Mr.

Gentlemen.-On behalf of the Despite many defections from the Compradores' Association, I wish insurgents practically the whole of to say how very glad we all are the province is in their hands only to see so many friends present with a small portion around Wuchow

be surprised it many people who saw it last night go again.

DEATH OF MR, OSCAR

BAPTISTA. FORMER ORGANIST AT R.C. CATHEDRAL.

Major General Li Yang King,

commander of the 63 Division and Commander-in-Chief pro tem “ia Canton, is to-day leaving for Kwangai with his entire force. The General was in conclave yesterday with General Chen Ming Shu and other members of the Provincial We regret to announce the death Government, and final plans for of Mr. Oscar Baptista which took moving the whole Division were Baptista had been place yesterday at Macao. Mr.

working in drawn up. It is learned that NA General Chen Tsai Tong is badly cently owing to, ill-health, and * in need of this Division and of his lew days ago he went to Macao.

us in celebrating our National Day and to the South is controlled by Shanghai but returned here and to extend to them a right Cantcn. WT. Southern, C.M.Q,) was pre-hearty welcome. We hope they will sent, necompanied by his ADC. continue to visit us. here and whe. Capt. A. J. Whyte, R.E., and gave ther for business or pleasure, they' the toast of the Republic of China, will always find us ready to reggive

the health of H.3. the King having previously been given by Dr. Kote- wall. A telegrun from Sir Shou. son Chow was " read, expressing. congratulations and good wishes to my compatriots."

then with open arms.

ANOTHER DEFECTION?

another of Li Ming Shui's aubordi- There are, however, reports that

notes, Colonel Wong Kuen, has

gone over to Canton, with his whole command, the 29th Regiment, which

loon.

a stationed near Nanning. Rum- a wide circle of musical friends and pupils will hear the news of his death with the very greatest regret. day at 5:30 pm, from the Cemetery The funeral takes place here to

A member of a well-known and trusted subordinate Li Yang King. greatly respected Portuguese family. The troops are leaving the city in

became organist at the Roman for the purpose. Mr. Baptista, who was educated at St. Joseph's College, subsequently

acet of big junks commandeered

Cathalie Cathedral and for n short The 63 Division has been station- time at the Rosary Church. Kowed on the outskirts of Canton, being music at St. Joseph's College and responsible for the maintenance of

Mr. Baptista also taught

pence and order in the city, since the outbreak of the war. Their with-

apprehension among drawal at this time is causing some the civil populace, but General Li Yang King, in an interview with the local Press, gave Beaurances that perfect order will continue in his absence and the absence of his A very large number of bankers troops. He said, among other and merchants were present at the things, that there are over a thou- Chinese Chamber of Commerce "At Home" at 2.30 p.m. The pro-and Police and an equal number ceedings started with music from a of trained men or special patrol. group of Chinese bandsmen, after in addition there is a large number which those present were" saked to make three bows to the Chinese of gendarmes. With this fores seaintaining order," he said, "there The Chinese National Anthem

This is the first time that our National Day has been observed as a public holiday in Hong Kong and the Chinese Community is not in our feserts that Wong Kuen is sensible to the consideration which actually preparing an attack on The gathering was an extremely the Hong Kong Government has Nanning. He is supposed to have representative one including heads shown in this respect. The spirit

nationalism has

wire from General Chea Chapel." received a of Government Departments, and

never been leading British firms, British meri in to-day and the desire for doing the right thing." and or- stronger imong the Chinese than Tsai Tong congratulating him on chant servire offices, the Consular prace has never been greater. (Ap-dering him to attack Nanning at body and prominent members of the use.) Portuguese community. Among the Gentlemen, let us drink together Fee and promising bug reinforce- Chinese members and guests were perity for the world, for China and

to new era of peace and prus- ments very shortly. leading merchants, compradores for Hong Kong, (Applause.) and others engaged in European

Tes and refreshments were then trade, Government officials, profes-served..

sional men and several representa Lives of trade unions and other or ganisationa.

ed.

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ST. PAUL'S COLLÈGE.

AIR FORCE DOING GOOD

WORK.,

CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

fing. A

was then played and Mr. Lieshould be no trouble whauver in Canton, Mortover, Nanking troops Mui addressed the gathering, say

~"Now that General Chen' Tsai

Some dozen aeroplanes, forming At St. Paul's College, the stud- the Canton aerial aquadron, are ents celebrated the Double Tenth co-operating with the troops ad- Among the European guests pre- with a musical concert which was vancing on Eweilin. They are said sent were:-Sir Henry Gollan, well attended by friends and par- K.C. C.A.E, Sir Henry Pollock,s. The play ground of the to have done some useful scouting K.C.. Sir Joseph Kemp, K.C., Cm College, which was converted into and to have dropped several hung that this year was the first are continuing to arrive in large fodore Hills, R.N., Major-General a temporary concert hall, was pack-dreds of bombs on the hostile en Sandilands. Hon. Mr. R. A. C.

campments. The gunboat King Yu North, Hon, Mr. A. C. Hynes, Hon. The concert opened with the sing- Mr. D. W. Tratman, Hon. Mr. Wing of the Chinese National Anthem, was sent yesterday from Canton, E. L. Shenton, Hon. Mr. J. P. following by musical and dancing with 100 bombs of 200 lbs. each Braga, Bishop Valtorta, Mr. J. M.items, all of which were well re-and 200 bombs of 1000 lbs. each, Alves, Mr. Vaughan Fowler, Dr. ceived.

A five-act play, entitled for the 'planes. These bombs were June 6th" also won generous Ware, Hon. Dr. A. R. Wellington, Mir, W. 3. Carrie, Major C. Willson, applause from the audience and the turned out by the Canton Arsenal Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Mr. T S. proceedings were kept up to a late at Shek Cheng. The gunboat also Whyte Smith, Mr. J. Fraser, Mr. hour.

AT THE SPORTS CLUB.

The Chinese members of the

T. E. Pearce, Mr. R. H. B. Han- eock, Capt. P. Perfect, Mr. M. F. Key. Mr. R Baker, Mr. M. J. Quist, Mr. A. L. Curveira de Albu Sports Club were "At Home" to querque e Castro, Mr. F. Austin, the other members yesterday morn- Mr. A. Morris and Dr. J. C. Macing and a large number of both Gown.

AT THE COMPRADORES

ASSOCIATION.

carried 3300,000 in silver coins for military expenses...

THE ARSENAL BUSY.

Chinese and non-Chinese members Meanwhile the Canton Arsenal at were present between 12.30 and 1 Shek Chong is working day and Pm to drink to the "Repablie of night, and its maintenance grant

·China."

TWENTY-FOUR MERCHANTS'

GUILD.

has been increased from $120,000 to $240,000 a month. The managing director, Mr. Samuel Wong, de

A large number of visitors were at the Compradore' Association, At 2 p.m. members of the Twenty-clares that he is breaking down China Building at 10 o'clock yester Four Merchants Guild held are under the beavy strain. He has day morning when that body was caption which a number of business

At Home to their friends.. The men attended. Owing to several sent in his resignation but has been compradores of practically every other fixtures being in progress the told that he has got to carry on firm in Hong Kong were present proceedings were quite brief, the and toe that he keeps the troops and welcomed among others, a num- Chairman, Mr. Ho Kwong, giving at the front supplied, and properly ber of their taipens" at their short address on the Double supplied, with arms and ammuni.

club.

Tenth."

tion.

time when all the different commu-numbers." nitics of Hong Kong had observed the day as a general holiday. The cummunity owed much to the Chi- Tong is not here and that you are es representatives on the Council about to leave for the West River," who had made this possible. Busi ness men, said the Chairman, were who will be in charge of the milit very pleased at the arrangementary affairs in Canton 1" the inter- and he was glad so many of them viewer naked. were able to leave their businesses

and attend the reception, which "No one," he replied, but could not have done if there had General Chen Tai Tong will re- been no general holiday.

tura to Canton as soon as I reach The Chairman concluded his Wuchow. It is not necessary to speech by wishing prosperity to appoint a new man for such a abort China and boned that the memory time.'

KWANGSI REBELLION.

ENDING?

of the Double Tenth would be per- petuated. Tea was served later.

The decorations at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce at tracted much attention. Over the doorway two red crosses in flowers and surrounded by greenery prez

(NAVAL WIRELESS.] sented a very striking picture." Flags, streamers and bunting were used in decorating other parts of

WccHow, Oct. 10. the building.

It is reported that a large num- Those present at the Chamber of her of troops are now proceeding Commerce's reception included the up the West and Fu Rivers. Hon. Dr. B. H. Kotewall, Mr. L Yu Tso Pak is reported to have Tang Shiu King, Mr. Ha Kwong, It is also reported, that Li Ming Yick Mui, Mr. T N. Chau, Mr.fed., Mr. Ho Tu, Mr. B. W. Tape, Dr. Shui has declared his allegiance to and Mr. Chan Heung Pak.

The eituation at Wuchow is quiet,

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