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HONGKONG, 19th Oct., 1922.

THURSDAY.

the contrary alde, stand Wo Pal- fu (whither in renewed allianos with Tao Kwan remains to ba [soon) and Chan King-ming, who

OCTOBER

DAY BY DAY.

MATRIMONY IS À 934 FOR [may “ba, forced into their pre-wHICH NO COMPASS HAS YET viously-contemplated compact by DEEN INVENTED.—Heinrich Heine, | the coures of events.

Is not inevitable, there is con-

FAMOUS CHINESE ACTOR'S VISIT.

Facts Gleaned in an Interview,

CUMSF W FOR CONSABLE.

Bribery Charge at Sessions.

At the Criminal Sessions, before

In China where the passion Mr. Justice Wood, this morning. Mr. M. Manok left by the for stage plays is strong, there is Li Wa was charged with bribery From these facts' it in fairly¦ Yoshino Maru for Australia.

perhaps * closer connection of a public servant by giving or clear that, while a conffiot]

established in the relations be offering to P. C. Allab Bux the There was a further case of tween the actors and the public sum of $30 at Kowloon Point co siderable danger of the Republic diphtheria notified yesterday, the than there is in any other country. Sept. 21

And there is no greater theatrical | The jury were Messira. H. J. again being embroiled in givit sufferer being a Chinese.

idal saywhere than Mei Lan-fang. Lamb (foreman), J. L Adams, war, perhaps upon a larger scale

Mr. Henderson, engineer aboard known as the chu-hee toi-wong, or W. W. Mackenzie, C. C. Brooke, than before. It is impossible to the as. Japan, has reported to the the king of actor, who is at pro J.W. Kow. N. J. Perrin and F.X.

dos Ramedios.. find any justification for thus potice the theft from his cabin of sent in Hongkong.

A young man not yet in his According to the case. for the involving the country anew in a pair of binoculars, valued at $25. thirties, Mai Lan-fang basa Crown (conducted by Mr. H. K. the horrors of strife, for what

¡debonnair appearance which Holmes), the Indian constable Twenty-one bost people were stamps him as quite above the was on duty at the Star Ferry improvement in the conduct of foed each by Comdr. Beck-general run of Chinese actors. when be saw accused carrying a

Fukien Unfortunately, this is not likely to deter the plotters if

are

they see a prospect of success and their joint resources extensive. Only a few days ago Dr. Sun announced that his

permission.

China's affairs is to be hoped for with, as the Marine Court, this is preference in the matter of parcel and behaving in a suspic from the heterogenous collection morning, for being in Causeway attire is according to the best ious manner. Tas constable that is said to be gathering in Barbarbout of refuge without European ideas of fashion. and asked accused what was in the extends from the morning coat parcel. The reply that it was açako and top bat which he always did not satisfy the policeman. Fices of $15 were inflicted on wests on visits to high officials. He looked into the parcel and saw. the masters of the steam launches to a well-cut lounge suit of the that it contained opium. The Hermes I and Lsi On at the latest style.

Indian took accused into costody Marine Court before Comdr. A Telegraph reporter yesterday and on the way to the Water. Beckwith, this morning, for fail-found Mr. Mei installed for the Police Station the Chinese, it is ing to observe the rules of the time being at the residence of alleged, gars him $15 and asked military connection with Chane road.

General Tang Kwan-shan, a for-the constable to let him off. The mer Superintendent of Police of Indian took the money and they Tso lin hd daited, bu: de-f clarations

Messrs. Odbams, Ltd. Landen. Canton and for the moment head proceeded in the direction of the of

kind are sbis

annoopea publication, of a war of the syndicate which is respon- Police Station. At the hill, ac- scarcely valid for twenty-four book entitled "Up and Down the sible for the bringing of carding to the Crown's story,

great actor and hours. The Manchurian War Western Front," the author of the

his accused gave the policeman an In the other $15. The Indian took bis Lord has just obtained large which is Mr. A. M. Bowes-Smith troupe into the Colony.

under the nom-de-plume of a course of an interview, during prisoner to the Station where the supplies of ammunition from Rifleman."

which General Tang kindly gave inspector received the money and Vladivostok, which may cause

his services as an interpreter (for|the opium,

have

bann

the

this address of money

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The Inding

The Telegraph, him to hasten an outbreak in- Dr. Li Ho-ching, 127 Welling-the actor only speaks the North- Accused denied giving the

stead of waiting for the springton Street, reports the theft from er dialect) it was learned that constable the bribe

And the visitor was bare of a theat-searched him and the $30 was weather. Both Chang and Wuljewellery of the total value of [riza! ·family: that, in fact pact of the money he bad • ith

professing their 1916. The safe in which these the traits which have given him.

roarked individuality pacific intentions, as they did were kept was opened by means work, come to him from three months hard labour, the Judge to bis Prisoner was sentenced to six before the conflict earlier in the of a duplicsta key.

geperations of actors. During the ordering that bis $30 be returned. A FRESH CHINESE WAR?

year, and both have been work-

A Jumble Sale in aid of desert. Ching dynasty, there was much ing their arsenals overtime, asing home charities, will be held before the age of the public a famous actor named Mei Sin-fan, The Fokiem plot deepens. they did then. The threat of in Union Church Hall on Thurs who is the father of the young raised to Yen 15. when the actor his appearance. The What at first appeared to be aggression, however, comes from day. 2nd. November, at 3 pmmannow in Hongkong and also an made

Mrs. Macunachie, The Manse, uncle who distinguished himseli idienze eren

cr. wded the local struggle shows signs of Chang's side. If Tsao Kwan, Fencedy Road, will be pleased to in the composition and playing of gangwars and there were still developing into a contest between who sided with Wo against receive discarded clothing and much of the stage music of over a thousand persons clamour- all the chief military faction! in Chang in last May's battle, were other articles.—ldet.

the present day in China. Younging for admission when the play

H. I. . the Emperor China. The trouble started with to return to his former association

Mei, who was bora.at Yingchow, started. As will be seen by an advertise-1 was nine years of age when was to have been present General Hsa Sung-chi's troops with the Manchurian dictator,ment on page 7, the management his father thought that the with

other members of the after Dr. Sun's anti-North ex- | un bus been rumoured, or were to of the Kowloon Theatre tenders time had come when his son Royal Fami'y, but, owing to pedition had fizzled out. These remaja neutral, Wu Pei-fu, its apology to the public for no-should start a theatrical career, the receipt of news of the serious to the best illness of one of the Princesser, troops made their way to Fukien though most celebrated appearance last night of the band and, according

of the .. Naaking, which had practice. be sent bim to the be bad to break this engagement ard scored some successes over General in Coins, would be been advertised to play. The Peking Fo Lin Cheng, or College at the last minute. At the Chinese the forces of that province. Then hardly pressed. even though absence of the band was due to of Music. Two years later, young Legation, Mei gave another per the Fukienise, reinforced by a Chan King-ming came up from circumstances over which the Mei made bis debut in one of formance for the entertainment Theatre management had no cou- these classical plays dealing with of the diplomats, statesmen, nival Liangsi contingant and promised the south to co-operate. Seeing trol, and we are asked to make an episode of the beroic age, and, and military officials. Poring aid by Chan King-ming, retallat-the risk of Chang ragaining his this fact public in order to avoid in the role of a female (aided his stay in Japan, the public were el and Hou Sung-chi'a meoid power, though, it is more andeserved recriminations.

Immensely by his good looka), he most lavish with the gifte they secured that first success which rained on Mei, and no fewer than retired, so that it looked as if the likely that Tsao would at least

with others was to win him fame a thousand valuable presents were" trouble was over. A few days remain neutral, if he did not prejudice against proposal. The with the passing of the years as received from parsons whoss was made only Ister, however, a report arrived again side with Wo. Such an lats Mr. Lau Chu-Pak, also, was a the foremost actor in China and acquaintance

across the footlights. that Hsus rea had captured alignment would be fraught with very keen worker in this matter; Japan.

One has only to refer to the The noted actor's visit to this Foocbow, the capital of the pro- the risk of a bears, perbaps and we are rather surprised that

some reference was not made at any important functions at Colony is principally due to the vince, practically without opposi-devastating, struggle. The one Tuesday's gathering to the good which he has appeared before the untiring efforts of the local Chinese tion. Almost simultaneously bad bope of betterment froto it would be did in helping on this splendid Peking and diplomatic officials to residents (conspicuously Generał come the news that another Hsu be such a victory over the commovement which has done so understand the pride of bis com-Tang) and to that courteous dis- bis, fame, When position which is a well-known to wit. Hsu Shu-cheng, familiar bination of miscellaneous factions much for the poorer classes in patriots at

particular. The running of these Marshal Joffre came out East trait with Mei Lan-fang. It is as Little Hsu "—had declared as would enable Peking to CRITY dispensaries and the erection of and visited Peking, occasion was stated that Mei will not bendit a for Dr. Sun Yat-sen and Tusa Chi-out disbandment 00 # large this maternity hospital provide taken to have a play, in which single cent from his performances jui, the old Anfu leader, with the scale. Were there solid groands another illustration of the woo-Mei took the leading role, staged at the local Chinese theatre but intention of making Fukten the tor believing that Peking would derful work being carried out for the distinguished visitor's that all the earnings will go for by Chinese charitable organisa-entertainment A year previous division amongst his company base of operations, military and and could do this, even the clons, led, by prominent members to this visit, Mei had performed of 136 men. The Taiping Theatre political, for setting up a new ordeal of another war would of the community. And the most in the Presidential Palace before is not of such dimensions as to rival Government, more or less have much to commend it, but striking aspect of this activity is, the President and his guests bring in very large receipts Mr. Hallifax says, it is done who included the members of during their brief appearance after the pattern of the regime after past experience the bopa is without any fuss or shouting the Diplomatic Body. At the here, sad Mei has stated that all that lately ruled in Canton. slender and the risk of slaughter, from the housetops. In other close of the performance, high the profits shell go to benefit At the moment Dr. Sun's rapine. and waste great. We words, it is charity solely for tributes in appreciation of Mei's members of his company. For

charity's sake.

talents were paid by every himself, he expressed bis satisfaë- Minister present, ail leader. Heu Sang-chi, and his read of big anti-militarist de-

say-tion at being enabled to pay a ing that the European theatre-wisit to this Colony and to have associates have the upper hand, monstrations at Peking and other Sidewalk Needed. Li Bau-chi, the

With the proposed introduction going public would be happy to the opportunity of making the Tuchuo of centres on China's National Day.| Fakien, being. according

to To avert more strife the Chinese, of a new signalling device, Hong-see Mei in Europe and suggesting acquaintance of his Southern kong will be quite up-to-date in that blei should visit each of the compatriots and confreres in the report, in flight. there a susp people must make their voices the matter of traffic control countries. An offer came from an profession.

Questioned in regard to the cion arises, which opens up the beard more loadly still.

Apparently the signal is first to American, a theatrical producer, be tried at the junction of Garden that Mei should make a tour of distinction drawn between tech- of Northsto and and Queen's Road, which is America, the induce ment held out nicalities mittedly

of the

being a sum of $30,000 (gold) to Southern acting, Mr. Mai said most dangerous and awkward corners Suarantee all expenses. The offer that the outstanding diffealty {king against the Dr. Sun party.]

The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax in the city. The control of traffic in itself was an attractive one, but would be one of speech. He was performed s useful public serat this spot has never been the great actor was unwilling to not conversant with the Can- bat Peking is said to have vice at the opening of the Teas easy matter. Mention of Garden make the trip, and America miss tonese dialect, and there were scheduled bim for removal in Yak Maternity Hospital on Road brings to mind the neces-ed an opportunity of seeing a first also certain individual touches | pursuance of an attempt to Tuesday when he gave an outline sity of something being done to clars Chinese play which would be bad given to his method which, to ensure perfect satisfaction, of the origin and activities of the provide better protection for appeal because of its novelty. reduce the number of provincial Chicese public dispensaries of pedestrisus using this thorough-

However, as a compromise Mei could, be performed only by a militarists. It is supposed that this Colony, The immense fare. At practically all hours decided to accept the Japanese company trained by himself.

offer instead. So early this year! The plass which the actor and Li Hou-chi, getting wind of amount of good which these in-of the day motor-cars 00 this, has been in secret league stitutions dois probably unknown the way to and from Repluse he sailed for Japan with his com.this company will appes in at the

to the great majority of residents Bay U1A this road

and, Pauy of over a hundred artists, Taining Theatre include some of with the invaders. However that here, but, Mr. Hallifax threw except for a small strip almost and met with such a reception as Mer's own composition, for the may be, the Peking Government some little light on the matter covered by trees, there is bus seldom fallen to any notable,actor is also a playright and his is stated to believe that Fukien when he pointed out that they sidewalk from the junction with let alone an actor. At the rail written and produced no less has become the centre of s deal with some 140,000 patients Queen's Road until after. the way station at Kobe a densé mass than, 28; plays in the course of sanually at a cost of $50,000, | lower Peak tram station is of humanity awaited his coming bis career, some of these having conspiracy designed to unite the practically the whole of which is passed. Pedestrians using the and such storm of obeers arose attained the status of classical sa could be heard throughout the productions. There are very low whole of the coast provinces subscribed by the Chinese them thoroughfare find it s Common

He was chaired on the theatres in the country which right away from Manchuria elves. This is a startling fact experience to be driven right shoulders of several enthus have coat at one time or another against Wu Pei-fu add the pre-idea of starting these institutions especially when two are passing stic

gutters by motors.

Japanese and carried produced one of his plays.

Daring his stay in the Colony sent administration. On the one me:

very considerable one another. What is needed in this manner to his motor

There were enthusiastic the setor will be kept busy by... side appears to be a Fengtien-opposition by the native populace and the road is sufficiently wide. Anfa-Kuomintang combloation. Kom-tong was,

in the early days. Mr. Ho to allow of it is the provision demonstrations around the numerous engagements. He hopes we believe, of an adequate pavement, es car and it was not until after the to start bisinitial performaNGU, KT comprising such diverse charac-one of the most enthusiastic pecially on that part of the lapse of over an hour that he was the Taiping Theatre on the 24th. or 25th instant, with the artiral. tera as Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Chang supporters of the movement thoroughfare which is in con- permitted to depart to bis hotel, Tao-lip, Tuan Chi-jul, Lu Yung-when it was initiated, and start use by people going to and The theatre at Kobs here of the remainder of his company. apart from financial aid he did a from the tramway station. The Mai appeared was crowded to The costumes used in the per hsiang (the Tuchun of Chekiang) great deal, by personal appeals cost should not be great, and its utmost limits, in spite of formances be entirely "Little'

" Hsu, and others; on to the people, to break down the the necessity in urgent..

the price of admission being nOW,

possibility of a conflict upon a wide, scale indeed. Lou Hop-chi|

is nominally on the side of Pe-

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