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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7. 1927.

CHINA AND THE SOVIET

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1927.

The Soviet has been doing in China what it has attempted to do

many other countries. Happily, Britain and several other nations as well have perceived the possible consequences of this Communist penetration and have' taken special measures to prevent It'as far as possible. For a time, the Russians had matters pretty much their own way in China, but at long last the Chinese are tiring of Soviet plans of domina- tion. It is something gained that a military leader like General Li Tsung-yen should, come "forward with the proposal which he has just made a proposal, by the way, which closely coincides with British policy regarding Soviet propaganda. A couple of years age,

such a suggestion would

DAY BY DAY.

EMPLOYMENT IS NATURE'S PHYSI- CIAN, AND 19 ESSENTIAL TO HUMAN HAPPINESS-Galon,

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PRETTY KOWLOON ***** WEDDING?****

MR. A. URQUHART AND MISS

L. HL PRICE.

The Very Idea!

The stout lady got on the tram- car and put a parcel of sausages besides her. A young man. In

ense yesterday was one Portuguese St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon and sat down on the edge of the The wedding is taking place at plus-fours get in at the next stop

The only report of notifiable'dis-

cage of diphtheria.

The P. and O. s.s. Kashmir, from Hongkong, arrived at London on 5th December at 5 am.

The F. and O. Hner Mantun left Shanghai at 1 pm, yesterday, and is duo-here at 8 a.m. on Friday,

The Empress of Asia, which left. Hongkong on the 16th November, Decetiber. arrived at Vancouver on the 6th

this afternoon of Mr. Alexander | parcel............ Urquhart, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. Urquhan, and Miss Lilian Hannah Price, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Price.

Turning to him, she said, "Ex- cuse me, but do you play golf,!");

The young man, somewhat taken aback, sald he did,

off my links then asked the stout Well, would you mind getting lady.

The Rev.. W. W. Rogers will be the officiating clergyman, while Mr. R. Baldwin will render appro- priate music at the organ. A solo, A Kilmarnock edition of the "Still as the Night," will be aung poems of Burns, is being offered by Mrs. Sanger, accompanied by for sale. If the poet had received Mr. J." Braga on the violin.

during his lifetime a fraction' of

Charmingly attired in a dress of the price this one volume will white charmcuse trimmed with bring, he would not have had his orange blossoms and a white om-last moments tortured by the trill- broldered voll, and carrying, aing debt he oived. This morning's Harbour Office sheaf bouquet of white chry hever have been put forward; reports gave 19 arrivals and 18 de santhemums and maiden hair fern, Man at Willesden: My landlord which at any rate serves to show partures, leaving 64 vessels in har-the bride will be given away by has been saying insulting things Mr. Starling Jex and will be at about me. Magistrate: When that some progress is being made bour. British 25.

that tended by the Misses La Ferguson, was

Man: While I was the dissemination of

D. Brachstone, Z. Jex (nlece) and away at the war, but I have only The master of a rice shop in D. Faulkner as bridesmaids, with just heard of it. healthier political ideas in China. Bowring Street, Yaumati WAA

Willesden wife: My husband Soviet intrigue represents a worse fined $20 by Mr. W: Schofield at Miss T. Jex as flower girl.

the Kowloon Magistracy, this The dresses of Miss Ferguson said, "Good-bye for ever," and two evil than any "imperialism" ever morning, for using à measure and Miss Brackstone will be of hours later he came back for his

dinner. which was 3.4 per cent against the pink taffeta with hats to match, while Miss Z. Jex and Misa Faulk purchaser,

nor will wear blue taffeta and Miss T. Jex mauve taffeta.

towards

| dreamed of. And, that facts apparently at last being realised by many of China's military and political leaders.

The New Territories Show.

A vernacular report says that yesterday when the s.s. Haiphong left for Swatow she had on board ten former. Canton Government officials, believed to be followers of General L Chai-sum, bound for Swataw #

The bridesmaids' bouquets will be of goldon, chrysanthemums, maiden hair forn and pink dahlias, the flower girl carrying a basket of pink roses.

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Mr. Rooth, magistrate Lambeth: I am convinced by my Experience on the Bench that '& foreigner begins to learn. English with swear words.

Nottinghamshire magistrate: Even when you have married a Woman she still wants love, and. coaxing.

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Wife: My husband' saye he is The opening to-day of the New

Mr. J. C. Ferguson will discharge tired of married life and wants to Territories Agricultural marks the culmination of one of Show

the duties of best man with Messrs. | live single again. Mr. Luke,

же A summons for assault taken F. C. Fincher, G. E. L. Johnson, R. magistrate: Well, the dreams of earlier pioneers in out by a Chinese pantry boy of the E. Slattery and W. G. Urquhart as change him into a single man here. the development of the areas on

3.8. Chip Shing, against the second ushers. the Peninsula, and the fruition of officer, Mr. N. M. Mellson, was Following the ceremony, a re- omnibus noticed that the

An angry old lady in" a motor- the efforts of an energetic band of mentioned at the Kowloon Magis- ception will be held in St. Andrew's nearest to her, made no attempt to workers in the cause. Despite tracy this morning. The case was Church Hall. The bride's going offor her his scata What she did handicaps, and a certain amount settled out of Court, and the sum-away dress will be of black and not notice was his wooden leg..

white satin ensemble with hat to She turned to him and said: match. The honeymoon is to bè spent at Repulse Bay.

Central Police Court this morning.

of public apathy, the men whomona was withdrawn. have consistently maintained that much good, practically speaking, can come out of the New Terri Before Major C. Willson, at the tories, have persevered to the at Miss Rose Wong, 4, Robinson tafament of a representative ex hibition of agricultural and other farm products, which should be

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presents received was a silver Among the many handsome Road, was fined $4 for allowing cigarette box from No. 2 Platoon, her dog to be abroad without a Hongkong V. D. C., and a dinner an encouragement towards more muzzle or without having a leadgong from the Diocesan extensive agricultural effort and attached. Sent F. Kelly prosecut-Girls' Association.. better produce," in the future. ed. For some months there has been" a great deal of labour going on behind the scenes.

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POVERTY.

GIVEN TIME TO PAY FINES.

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"When I was your age, sir, a young man wouldn't have let a woman stand up in a motor-bus." "When you were my ago; ma- dam said he, "people went about in stage coaches."

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It was outside a certain 'Liver- pool church. A little crowd of in- terested: women and children were

awaiting the advent of the newly- married couple, and were discussing other weddings at other churches, some as fine and some not magnificent. Most of the women. appeared to be impressed by the number and size of the motor cara.

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"Why did the Israelites make a golden calf?" was a question put to a-Hittle girl, "Because they

as muckle siller

as wad mak" a coo," she replied:.

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An enjoyable evening was spent From the fact that the author.

Fertilisers by those who attended the opening have been tested, the Chinese of the suggestion is one of the farmers have been interested in dance of the season, organised in "big men" in the Nanking Gov-the-idea of more production for Young Mens' Club, at Lane Craw

connexion with St. Peter's Church ernment; the proposal by General the same surface of land, and the ford's restaurant last night. Li Tsung-yen that China should is being successfully urged. The orchestra

introduction of modern methods Popular music was provided by the

One lady, her arms crossed com-. break off relations with the Soviet products on show to-day are a Melodians.

the Titania

placently over her broad' bosom, observed to her neighbour, in a is of more than passing interest.result of much intensive effort,

A building contractor of 418, tone which was tinged with con- General Id belongs to the Kwangsi and sponsors,

and reflect credit on both growers

Shanghai Street, appeared before tempt "Oh! aye! the weddin's The officers of St. Andrew's Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon 'ere are ori right, but the fewn'ruls It may be but a faction and during the Southern small beginning, but it is earnest Troop of Boy Scouts, (2nd Hong- Magistracy this morning, on

ain't much." expedition against the North his of better progress in the provision kong) report that a sum of $152,75 charges of making divergence in of vegetables, fruit, and farm pro- was made at the Charity Concert the erection of a structure in Port- troops won considerable fame for duce generally. There are those held on November 19, in St. Anland Street, and with failing to themselves. Latterly he has who do not think anything big, can drew's Church Hall, Kowloon, and comply with a Magistrate's order figured prominently in the new ever be done in the New Terri- that it has been forwarded to Dr. made in September last. The de-

hadna tories in the way of agriculture, Barnardo's Homes, for whose fendant admitted both counts. Nanking administration, sub- owing to the unsuitable nature of benefit the concert was organised.

During the construction of sequent to the important part large tracts of available land.

building in Portland Street, the de- which his troops took in the ex-There are others who contend that The Helena May is giving a Con- fendant was summoned in Septem: the frontier station of Stolbee, on A curious incident happened at it merely requires pedition against the Wuhan

consistent cert on Thursday, 15th December ber for making such erection with- effort to achieve striking success. at 5.30 p.m. A double quartette out permission from the Public

Russian-Palish border. A armies. He is, of course, a close The show now being staged ser will sing the "Alice in Wonder and Works Department, and was fined German Communiat delegation to ally of General Li Chai-sum and tainly appears to bear out the music by Liza Lehmann, and Christ. $60. He was further ordered to tions, composed of ex-soldiers, ar- the Moscow, anniversary calebra- Intter school of argument. The mas Carols. is regarded as Marshal Chiang day may never arrive when our Browne will play. Tickets to be

Mrs. Hargreaves. demolish the work in seven days. rived at the station with a large Kai-shek's foremost military mainland will be able to meet all booked at the Secretary's office. morning, that the defendant had scriptions embroidered in gold, It was stated by Mr. Neville, this banner bearing Communistic in- rivad.

this Colony's marketing require-Teas may be had from 4 p.m. on- teased work on the building but The Soviet Customs authorities, The suggestion which this Nan-ments, but there is no reason why, wards,--Advt.

had not complied with the order. however, in spite of this delicate with the keen workers we have king General. has now put forward among

The divergence was still there. I compliment to their regime, de- our community, there

Gloria Swanson's entertaining Subsequent to the order being manded Customs duty on tho should not be a far greater share of the produce consumed by our comedy drama, "Manhandled," made, the defendant had called on banner, and when this was refused. population taken from the New will be screened in the Star the P.W.D. and pleaded that pover- promptly confiscated it, much to from the activities of Soviet pro- Territories than at present. Those Theatre for the last time this event prevented him from putting the the chagrin of the delegation. pagandists. His idea is that re- who are working towards that ending. The famous star appears in the defendant was fined $20 on lations with Russia should be citizens of Hongkong,

deserve the thanks of their fellow "Manhandled" as a comedienne,

The youth applying for ap and the picture is a delightful one the first charge, and $75 on theprenticeship in the C.A.'s office | broken off until Moscow's cam-

in every respect. Performances second...

seemed quite an eligible candidate. paign in China is definitely

are from 5.15 to 8.45 continuous The defendant said that he was various "references" did not, how- The manager in scanning his and again at 9.20. terminated, and that in the mean-

unable to raise the fine, remarking ever, seem unduly impressed.. time all Soviet Consulates should

that business was slack...

As a matter of fact, too, one was be abolished. In other worda,

His Worship allowed the defen-from a Band of Hope, one from a dant to pay the fine on the first P.S.A. organisation, and two from | General Li wants China to do what

charge by this afternoon, the re- parsons. a number of other countries have

is one which will commend itself

to all who wish to see China freed

THE TYPHOON.

EAST OF COCHIN CHINA.,

The rainy weather which the Colony is experiencing to-day is no doubt due to the typhoon which the Royal Observatory reports to be about 300 miles east of Cochin China. It is moving westward.

done-make it clear to the Soviet leaders that interference in the internal politics of the nation will not be tolerated. We all know of the recent activities of the Soviet Consulate in Shanghai in connex-

Strong monsoon may be expect- ed along the south-east coast of ion with the fomentation of China and over the northern par- strikes, and Hongkong is not like-tion of the China Sea, with cyclo- Hy soon to forget the part which nie gales over the south-western Canton's Soviet played in the. serious crisis through which the

Colony passed two years ago. It is

common knowledge, also, that the Russians have for

Bome YCATB

portion.

The local forecast,up to noon to morrow is: North-east winds, fresh; overcast, drizzle or mist.

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Two automatic pistols were found unclaimed on board the s.8. Siberia Maru on her arrival from the North on Monday last, and atmainder to be paid later. Should M'es, my lad," commented the the money not be forthcoming, the other, "so far, so good no doubt. alternative was two weeks hard But before we

discuss anything" labour on the first count, and six further would you mind bringing weeks' on the second.

a couple from some folks who see you during the.wook?"

the Kowloon Magistracy this morn ing, Mr. W. Schofield made an or- der for their confiscation. It was stated by a Chinese detective that the pistols were concealed in a ten basket, and left on the Beck at the bow of the ship.

EXCHANGE RATES.

The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern and Mrs. Southern were among the this morning for Home on passengers who left the Colony Parts

theNew York H.M.S. Empreas of Canada. Other Brussels prominent residents leaving were Genova Mr. C. Champkin, Capt. H. Fogg, Amsterdam

Mr. C. Thwaites, Mr. J. F. Miller, Milan and Mr. J. Coulthart. Capt. E. I. Berlin, M. Barrett, Shanghai's cricket skip- Stockholm per, was a passenger to the Nor-Copenhagen been providing various milltary

His many friends in China.

thern port.

Calo factions in China with war

Viennia I will be grieved to learn that Iterial and firinncial support. news has been received by the

Crowded houses greeted the Helsingfors

Prague Only a few days ago, Mr. Tsu Glen Line Eastern Agencies, Ltd., firat performances of ""The Black Madrid

of the death of Capt. H. J. Hender-Pirate." Douglas Fairbanks' great. Lisbon Ning-nyi, one of the members of aon, late captain of the str. adventure film in full natural Athens the Central, Executive Committee Gleniffer, which took place about colours, which began its final run Bucharest of the Kuomintang, declared that a month ago in a Nursing Home in in Hongkong at the World Theatre Buenos Aires

Rio the monthly sum remitted by had not been good for some time story will be screened again to Bombay

London. Capt Henderson's health yesterday. This magnificent set Shanghai Moscow to Shanghai Communists and it was known that he intended day for the last time, the orchestra Hongkong alone was $400,000, and that the to miss one trip with his ship in playing at the 5.10 and 0.20 per-Yokohama total for China ran into millions order to undergo an operation, and formances and a Chinese inter- Silver (spot)

his death probably occurred fol- preter attending at the 2.80 and Silver (forward) lof dollars.

lowing the operation.

the 7.15 performances.

More than twenty people, most of them children, were injured when a plate glass window in N., Halbrecht and Sona' draper's shop Londen, Dec. 6. In Bethnal Green-road collapsed .124 before the pressure of a crowd 4.884 which was trying to catch a glimpse .34.89 of a display of silk stockings on a 25.30 Hving model.

.12.07% The window had its background .90 draped with black, and in the 20.42 centre was a gilt frame with two 19.18 holes through which the legs, of 18.20 the mannequin who showed the .18.33% stockings appeared."

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