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TROOPS FROM NANKING.

CANTON. ON THE DEFENSIVE,

THE RIVAL FORCES COMPARED.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CASTEN, Nov. 21.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1929.

NO WIZARDRY IN CANTON!

HARD-PRESSED GOVERN- MENT'S EDICT."

THE CASE FOR THE BLACK

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CORRESPONDENCE.

HONG KONG NIGHTS.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG DAILY PRESS."]

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SIR-read-with-great-interest-a- letter in to-day's Daily Press con cerning Hong Kong's need of a polais-de-danse, replete, with paid partners, for the many superfluous Young European males in the Colony.

COST OF WATER EMERGENCY.

A TOTAL OF $375,000.

FINANCE COMMITTEE SUPPLE.

MENTARY ESTIMATES.

"The weasures taken by the Water Emergency Committee in respect of the recent water shortage totalled 9353,000 and 822.000 is still outstand .ing. There was plenty of specula- tint at the time as to the full cost of these measures, and how the $300,000 already voted had been

ADVERTISING ON

A FUNNEL.

CHINESE DOCTOR SUED IN

SUMMARY COURT. ›

MONEY COLLECTING

MUDDLE.

At the Summary Court yesterday before the Puise Judge Mr. Justice Wood) the Man Kon Adver. tising Company, of China Building, sued Lui Cheuk Ng, a Chinese doctor, of 17, Wellington Street, for 893, balance due for advertisements

CANTON, November 21.

I am very fond of dancing myself The Cunton Government has but, up to the moment, have only The Rwanksi troops, under Li

had the pleasure of one single dance Taung Jen, are invading Kwang issued an edict against the black with a European girl during the

sprat. years I have lived in the tung via the West River and driv. art. After January 1, next. the two

practices of fortune telling divina-Colony, and that young lady was ing rapidly towards Shithing.

the daughter of my taipan, tion, astrology, etc., will be illegal Wuchow has been made the Kwangs base, and the civil populat will be severely punished. The tion is in a very unhappy state, all Government edict announces that able" that such a state of affairs) Finance Committee of the Legis. Lai between March and December, 1

shops being shut and business at a standstill. Telegraphic communica tion with Canton has stopped and the wireless station was wrecked by Canton troops before they left

the town.

Meanwhile be Cantonese are

Trenches arc

all such forms of the black arts,

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are superstitious and subversive and tend to undermine the morality of the people, and have no place in this age of scientific enlightenment

and progress.

Details of expenditure are con tained in the memoranda ex plaining the 115.000 supplementary

It is not because I am such estimates which will be submitted Painted on the funnel of the Hong}

poor lancer er socially undesir has occurred, but merely. I take it. sheer force of circumstances. There are not enough English girls to go

round.

to-day fat the approval of the

Iative Council.

Tanks and a Tanker. The small tanker Fu Kwong cost

Kong-Yaumati ferry launch Man

1020, at $15 per month payable in advance."

Plaintiff was represented by Mr. I have been to several' dances just short of 8100,000-an eloquent J. M. Hali and defendant conduct-

partner, and I must really commentary on what a fleet ofed his own case. take off my hat to the young Eng- large tankers sufficient to maintain Then two hours rider in supply," h girls who were present. Other Governments

najority were by no means mono- would have meant, to the revenue. polised by one partner, but respond- ed unselfishly time and again to the requests of other boy friends for the pleasure of the next." One felt sympathy for their obviously over-worked feet.

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in other lands have made similar preparing to defend free Shiuhiagannouncements-but fortune telling stilt fournishes, and it is unlikely that it will he killed in China, where it has an even-deeper hold on the lives of the people.

and then Sanishui.

To such young men as myself, a polnis-de-dane on the lines big- gasted by Dancer" would cer- tainly be a born, and would prob- not suffer from Jack of from time immemorial, and thebly

patronage. Chinese, especially those of the Perhaps some up-to-date and livej illiterate classes, have always be-business-man

The selee.ibilities of the idea! lieved deeply in'them.

tion of a suitable day for marriage or burial is in the hands of the astrologers.

may see the puss-

On the other hand, Dariçer " should not derry too much the fact that Hong Kong is behind the times. With the advent of the "talkies," it is obviews that the Colony is desirous of keeping pace A WITCHES' SABBATH! with the times but, obviously, our small population cannot be expect. A

witches and wizards" ofed to attract up-to-date theatrical Canton held a meeting to discussor revize.companies.-Yours, etc..

ANOTHER DANCER. what was to be done in the face of the edict, and addressed a lengthy petition to the Government asking

being dug and Admiral Chen Chak's gualioats are patrolling the river. The air force is also expected to

"The practices of astrology, fortune play a big part in the campaign. The dispositions are a follows:-telling and geomaney in China date Three divisions in the West River, Shiu Tai Ting Kai's men being at hing and the remainder under Heung Hon Ping at Spinshai; two Canton divisions and one from Kiangi in the North River zone.

Marshal Chiang Kai Shek has telegraphed fo-General Chen Tsai Tong ordering him to stand on the defensive and, at all costa, to pre- vent the enemy reaching Canton. Meanwhile the two divisions of Nanking troops sent down here at the opening of the hostilities (the 3rd and 8th Divisions and then recalled, are again being sent south und as soon as they arrive they ara to go to the North River front, The opinion in Canton is that if Chen Tsai Tony

hold the "Ironsities" at bay till the arrival of these reinforcements he has a Very good chance of saving Canton,

can

"COUNTING HIS CHICKENS!”

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Hong Kong, November 21...

(TO THE HOITOR OF THE "HONG KONG

DAILY PRESS."...

Sta -Ones again the cry arises from the younger section of the com. munity for more heetie entertain- ment when office hours are over. This time, the heavy demand for excitement in the form of enbarers is toned down to a modest demand for a palais-de-lunce,

Tanks and Sttings cost 897,em. But considering what was done and the preparations made to meet the contingenes of practically empty reservoirs until next summers rains, everyone will agree that the Public Works Department and the Water Control Office did their work with commendable efficiency and economy.

Details of Experiments... To-day an extra $75,000 is asked in addition to the 8300,000 already

voted.

Details of the main tas is given as follows:--

Charter of m.s. Fu Kwong, lighters, water boats and mearings 80018 Waterworks general in-

cluding pines, etc.. at Tytam,

Wan. Tru Sham Cheng and Tai Shui

Tarks and fittings Conversion

railway

wagons. Nullahs and wells Water Control Office and

purchase of water Incilental expenses

So Siu Yiu, manager of plaintiff firm, said that a canvasser named Leung Hau Kee gave the contract in writing on March 1. The pro- prieter, however, had given the con- tras to a Mr. Stoppa who had not

returned it.

The contract was for painting an advertisement on the funnel of the launch and plaintiff.firm had a con. tract for advertising space with the owners of the launch. Defendant's advertisement was duly placed on the funnel on March 4 and it was. still there.

An Alleged Hisrepresentation,

The proprietor of the plaintiff Arm said that he received the con- tract through Leung Hau Kre who did not

net for the defendant. Witness gave the contract to Mr. Stoppa who said that he was from Mr. J. Hall's office and had power to collect debts.

Mr. Stoppa stated in evidence 41,130 that he was a clerk employed by 08,397 Lalchand and Giagandas, and he agreed to collect the debt for the 5,682 proprietor as a favour. Defendant 29.747 refused to pay the full balance of 893 due, but agreed to pay $23. Witness received 83 in cash and un L.O.U. For 820. He then destroyed the contract, as it was agreed that the payment was in, full settlement. In answer to his 'Lordship witness said that the 1.0.1. was settled ten days later and he still had the money.

67,717 13,185

$363,182

OTHER ITEMS. The supplementary estimates total $113.735 and the 12 items, in

Mr. Hail asked witness who addition to that for "water emer geney measures range from $20.000 authorised him to settle this claim to the latter'n supplement to the and who told him to tout for busi- 8100 voted for "Royal Observatoryness representing himself as coming

from his (Mr. Hall's) office. Wit ness replied that Leung Man Kwong

I quite agree with "Dancer's "Subscription" towards cost of print statements regarding the death of ing results of International Upper partners, etc.. but doubt if his Air Research." project would entirely meet with For one thing. I do not

Aucerss.

for the cancellation of this mau THAT PALAIS DE DANCE! date. Tim petition put forward four arguments. First, that astroingy,

telling. fortune

and ges121JCV, divination as practiced in Canton were no different to those same arts as practiced in other countries, western hd oriental. In Japan they were even locked on

ience, or philosophy. Secondly, 'that the character de The Canton Chamber of Com¦ pended upon facial Forniation, and meres has received a letter from it a person whose face proclaims Chang Fat Fui, stating that he is him to have bad tendencies is shout enter Canton and was wired by one of the fraternity, he $1,000,000 for military expenses as

new leaf before may turn ovër a soon as he gets here, The Iron-it is too late. If, on the other hand, side" leader has also ordered the a man is told that his face pro-crowds, and spasmodic. full-floors" Chander remove the monument chims his virtutis indinations, he erected on the corner of Tai Hong will be exalted and will strive to od Wing Hon Roads recording live up to the promise of his phy the Communist bolocaust in Can-[sical appearance. Thus, astrology ton on December 11, 1927, and atat and divination are of service to ing that Chang Fat Ful was the leader of this upheaval. The Chamber disregarded the letter.

Thirdly, that China is far behind The main body of the "fron the west in industrial development sides reported to be still in and employment is hard to find en for the physically ft.. Astro- the north-western corner of Kwang-lagers and their kin are toostly in- tung. They are concentrating their valids who were driven to take up forces in Yangshan, and Lingstan the black arts by economic oppres-one or other of the dancing schools

bannity and should be encouraged rather than banned!

- preparatory to an advance on Ying.on, environment and their phy sical disabilities. The edict will tak. They are reported to be wait-render them penniless and infinitely ing for the Kwangsi troops to reach

a certain place on the West River before lunching their offensive.

WUCHOW OCCUPIED,

According to a Nava wireless message froin Wuchow, dated Nov. 20, the evacuation of Wuchow by Cantonese troops was completed yesterday: A deputation of the City have proceeded to inform the Kwangsi troops of the fact, and request their taking over control

of the town.

As there are plenty of armed. police at Wuchow, the defenceless. ness of the City as previously re- ported, is not apperent,

It is expected that the Kwangsi troops will occupy. Wuchow either to-day or to-morrow.

GERMAN " ADVISER" FOR CANTÓN,

OPPOSING FORCES ABOUT EQUAL.

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miserable.

Fourthly, the overwhelming major- ity of their fraternity are good in deed and intention. A few of them

think there are sufficient European in the Colony to ensure that the palais would be well patronised every night. A pulais-de-dance ve lies upon regular and constant would not make such an establish ment a commercial success here. whether there is such a craze for dancing here as "Dancer" makes out. The climate of Hong Kong does not lend encouragement to hitting the blaze up to mid-

Another thing, it is doubtful

night.

Our incal hotels employ excellent dance bands, their floors are cellent and, is Dancer" is so keen for a hop, he can easily engage a professional partner for the even- ing, at quite a moderate fer, from

To sum up, I do not consider a and academies here.

lis-de-dance either desirable or fensible, Yours, etc.,

Kowloon, November 21,

ALBION.

may be using their art to spread NIGHT "LIFE,” FOR WHOM? superstition and the petitioners have

DAILY PRESS."]

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o objection to such black sheep (TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG SONG being punished by law, but to stop the whole number from exercising their profession is to deprive them of livelihood.

The Government has as yet made no answer to this heart-rending appeal!

Sun-How delightfully young "Dancer" sounds. Perhaps he will take a tip-"Go along to your paterual parent, old bean, and tell him you're on to a thing that will bring in thousands. A Palais de Dansefor Hong Kong!" Now

'PLANES FOR KWANGTUNG, where are you going to put it

(ah Tez Tat-Pao.)

HANKOW, Nov. 21. Chang Wai Cheung, director of the Aviation Department, has dis. petched a number of aeroplanes to Kwangtung to asaint the Kwang- tung troops in their campaign against the insurgente,

General Chen sent an urgent sppeal to Nanking and in reply a telegram has been received stating

Where the forlorn old King Edward showers dust on passers-by Rather expensive site and the place want ed for a lot of stuffy offices. A bit further out, or over at Kowloon!. No, that's no use." Dancer." People won't roll up if it isn't close (and handy.

Nathan Road Improvement, A sum of 20.000 is asked for im roving existing main roads for motor traffic-portion of oalisbury and Nathan Roads, $20,000.

The provision made in the est:- ntes was $50,000,

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A sum of $15.000, supplement is asked for repairs and improvements for boats and launches.

the Colonial | Secretary's For

authorised him to settle the claim and he did not make any represen- tation as suggested.

it.

Witness then made a statement that he agreed to collect the debt He for a friend of Mr. Leima's. had been asked to collect whatever be could to settle the matter. Wit- ness had offered. the 825 to Mr. Leung, but he had refused to accept The proprietor of the firm, recall- Office and Legislature, steel filing, stated that he told Mr. Stoppa cabinets, a sum of 8000 is asked. to collect the whole amount. The was no clause in the contract for The steel filing cabinets which Agents i 1928 and arrived here did not tell witness that he had were ordered through the Crown termination by notice. Mr. Stoppa early in 1920 were found, after in-collected $25. spection and test, to be insufficiently strong for the purpose for which they were ordered.

For the Ballisi The Supreme Court asks for $1,200 Incidental expenses, watchmen." Owing to the very large increase in the number of seizures under writs of execution, distraint war rants and other court processes, many extra watchmen have had to to be employed and there is only

Reason for Destroying Contract. Defendant confirmed Mr. Stop- pa's evidence and said there was n verbal agreement to terminate the contract. Altogether he said he had paid $93. It was not a question of Mr. Stoppa selling the contract. for 895. In fact witness was reluctant to give him the 825 and agreed to pay it on condition that the con- tract was destroyed in order to a void later disputes. Witness be

a balance of 8800.20 in this volelieved Mr. Stoppa to be an honest

for the remainder of the year.

The fees carned by extra watch- men are paid into revenue under the heading "possession fees and always exceed the amount expend ed under this vote.

HONG KONG WEDDINGS. ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE.

REGISTRY.

man, and the fatter did not say from which office he came when he brought the contract.

His Lordship beid that defendant had not the right to terminate the contract, but that only charges for Sight months could be claimed. Judgment was given for plaintiff for 833 and costs! his Lordship in- dicating that plaintiff could recover $25 from Mr. Stoppa.

The following forthcoming wed- THE LATE MRS. WINIFRED dings are announced at the local

GREEN.. Registry-

LOCAL ESTATE WORTH

Mr. Sidney John Powell, AM.L.C.E., F.R.G.S., chartered civil engineer, residing at Burling- ton Hotel, Shanghai, to Miss Phyllia Warden Brown, M.B.E.,. B.A teacher, residing at Peninsula Hotel. Kowloon,

Smart Tweed Overcoats.

for Boys.

Also

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$35,000. Property in Hong Kong worth NEW TURNS! 30,444.35 was left by Mrs, Winifred Green, a British aubject, domiciled NEW THRILLS! at the time of her death on March

NEW TURNS! NEW THRILLS!

But who will roll up? Not the Peak." If you live up there you won't make an hour's journey, after dinner, not even, for local versions for Charbonnages du Tonkin, re Mr. Eloi Edouard Bougon, agent

5, 1929, at Hewlett, Nassau County, NEW ATTRACTIONS! NEW ATTRACTIONSI of Britain's prim little dancing siding at 1. Felix Villas, Hong State of New York, USA. partners. It is like tempting Can- Kong, to Miss Marinette Hahne terbury Cathedral close.

mann, of Prilly, Lausanne, Switzer. There are already two excellent land. dance-places, where you par a

We have often heard that, wantee night life all-the-same Shanghai and Melica." There's plenty of amusement of a reason- uble kind in Hong Kong, and aa to the other, we would rather have the best sports fields in the Far East

Letters of administration, with will annexed, to the estate of the deceased have been granted to Mr. G. W. N. Tinson, of Messrs. John- son, Stokes & Master, acting as

Sinclair Green, husband of de- 'ceased and executor named in the

Mr. 1 will dated March 11, 1028. Green is connected with the head office of the National City Bank of New York

Is appears that General Ches that a German adviser to the modest dollar a head, the Hong, Trai Tong recently made appeal to Cineral Youg Teng Fai Government forces has been dis- Kong Hotel and the Peninsula "wantee pletty partner; makee and other Kwangsieaders not to patched to Kwangtung to direct good floor, good band, and a jolly twenty cents one piecee dance attorney for Mr. Harry Thomas renew their allegintce to Li Teung the operations, and that two divi atmosphere. The only drawback is that you have to get your partner Jen andong Shiu Hung against sions are also on their way. the Central Government. In reply, Over 30,000 Kwangtung troops beforchand-not a difficult task if the Kwangs generals, said that are said to be in the North River you live here. For those who want they would comply with the request aren and about $9,000 along the more advanced entertainment, well, Chiang Kai Shek retired. Fail-West River, The Ironsides " we all know, by hearsay, about ing that they would capture Kwang and Kwongai army, combined, is that. tung and tee the province as a probably about the same in num- So we have left as possible and the fitness to use them.-Youre, barato authow the procent where Hgtung herwin waddin patrera shoemail incrity off white regime Yanking.

tion a useful air force and the men and newly arriveds” who '(Continued at foot of next column). naval forces.

(Continued at foot of next column),

SYMPATHISER!

Hong Kong, November 21.

Testator left half of the property real and personal to her husband, the other portion going to her three children Claire Montgomery, Vero nies Mary, and Harry Stewart'| Green:

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