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1928.

STRIKING TATTOO ATTACK ON INDIAN NANKING MINISTER The Dance of Death!

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TIN DRINKING-MUG USED: IN ASSAULT.

LANGUAGE PROBLEM.

The charge of assaulting an In- dlan warder at the Victoria 'Gaol, which was preferred against Chan Chi-cheong, a prisoner held in de tention at the Gaol, was to have

for

INTERVIEWED.

DE WANG CHUNG HUI

ON EXTRALITY.

THINKS FEW SAFEGUARDS ARE NECESSARY.

viewed by a Telegraph representa- tive this morning. The first sub- ject on which his views were sought was that of the suggested reliu- quishment by the Foreign Powers of extra-territoriality:

been heard before Major C. Willson | POLITICAL COUNCILS. at. the Central Polico Court this morning. Word; was however, re-

Dr. Wang Chung-hui, the Na- Definite decisions have now been ceived from the Secretariat reached regarding the nature of Chinese Affairs that an interpreter tionalist Minister of Justice, who, the civilian displays at the Grand for the Hainan dialect, whose Berarirved here yesterday after a pro- Tattoo which will take place at Soo-vices would be required in the case, longed stay in Europe, was inter- kunpoo on October 4, 5 and 6. could not be spared this morning Early details of the Portuguese for his attendance at Court,

In his absence, another effort was and Chinese events indiente that they will both add considerably to made to discover if the accused the spectacular nature of the event could understand the charge. Al- and will be included in a pro-though sufficiently well versed in Asked what his considered views gramme which will be notable for Cantoness to give a reply, accused were on the question, Dr. Wang snid he did not speak, that dialect.

said "Now that the Civil War la Chief Warder McLeod said that over and the Nationalist Govern- to ca- understand ment is doing its utmost accused appeared to pretty well when the charge was Lablish pence and order, and to carry first explained to him by the Pri-out its judicial reforms, as wit- ness the promulgation of the new son Interpreter.

Criminal Cole, a few months ago, and other reforms in the adminie- tration of justice, the time has come for the Powers to consider seriously relinquishing their extra- The accused, who had been pre-territorial privileges at the earliest viously reminded owing to a simi- possible date. lar language difficulty, was now again remanded for a further twenty-four hours,

The Portuguese display will now be included in the programme of

third night the

of instead the first, this alight rearrangement being made to avoid clashing with the celebrations in connexion with

Major Wilson said he was afraid Portuguese National Day, The

he could not take any plea from the Chinese display will be given reused after what the latter had

first. night, tlie illuminated motor car parade ornid in regard to his inability to anised by the longkong Auto-Peak Cantonese. mobile Asociation being changed to Friday, October 5.

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Apart from these items, the pro gramme will remain the same on each night, except that the display

A tin drinking-mug, much dented of fireworks by the Japanese com-

as the article with which the Indian last night of the Grand Tattoo, and

at the base was produced in Court the three dancing displays on se-Warder was knocked on the head and incapacitated from further parate nights,

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Portuguese Generosity,

The plans of the Portuguese com- munity were revealed at a meeting of the Working Committee, last night when a statement was made by Mr. J. P. Braga, on the invita

duties.

WOMAN ATHLETES IN LONDON.

INTERNATIONAL MATCH.

tion of H.E. Major General CC WORLD RECORDS BROKEN IN Luard, C.B., C.M.Ġ. Mr. Braga said he was happy to announce that the Portuguese community would de- fray the entire cost of their display in the Tattoo and that no expense in connexion with it would fall on the general Tattoo funds.

London, Aug. 14. In the International Women's Stamford Athletic Meeting al Bridge to-day, which took the form It was also announced that H.E. of a triangular contest between the the Governor of Macao had ex- British Empire, Germany pressed bis pleasure at the co-opera-France, the British Empire team tion of the Hongkong Portuguese triumphed, scoring 50 points, a community in the Grand Tattoo and against 41 points by Germany and that he would be happy for his 15 by France.

The outstanding performances daughter, Mdile. Barbosa, to tuke part in the Portuguese display, were accomplished in the Putting These announcements were warmly the Shot Competition and the Hurd reecived by the Working Commit-les, in both of which new world re-

cords were set up. tee of the Grand Tattoo,

New Criminal Code,

"The new Criminal Code con-

to the foreign Criminal Codea forms in its more important points and it is now being further re- formed, many competent mon hav- ing been appointed as Judges. In the drafting of the Code, the opinions of foreign experts have been consulted.

"In the event of the abolition of extra-territoriality, foreigners will be put on an equal standing with Chinese citizens, being then con- formable to Chinese laws."

"Do you think that extra-terri- Loriality is likely to be relinquished by the Foreign Powers before long?" was the next question put to the Minister of Justice.

"A Few Safeguards.". and Dr. Wang replied: "I think that, with the working out of a few safeguards, the Powers will be willing to give up extra-territo riality rights. A scheme is being worked out which will meet with "For instance," Dr. Wang con- the objections of the foreigners, tinued "foreigners could be tried we have in the modern Courts

Vasco da Gama Landing,

established in the great Ports..

"Another measure in the scheme, is the formulation of a few laws The principal Portuguese display

DOW. This will depict the landing of Vasco da

Miss M, Clark (South Africa) which are defective Gama at Calleut. The Portuguese navigator, it may be recalled, was bent all previous times in the Hun we can do right away. Matters placed in supreme command of un dred Yards Invitation Hurdles, Inneeding attention in regard to the

be done by two courses. expedition to the African continent. gaining first place in 13 4/5th sec-Civil and Commercial Codes can Vasco da Gama arrived at Calicut, onds.--Reuter on the Malabar coast, on May 20,. 1498, and set up, according to the

The Putting the Shot was won by Fraulein Houblein (Germany) who accomplished a distance of 38 feet 51⁄2 inches, enaily a world record.

custom of his country, a marble FRANCE AND CHINA. pillar as a mark of conquest and

a proof of his discovery of India.

For the purpose of the display, an Gama'a actual replica of da galleon is being made from an ill- ustration In the possession of HI.E. the Governor of Macao.

The galleon will be fitted up.en- tirely by the Portuguese commun- ity and, of course, those taking part in the scene will be dressed in the costumes of the period. galleon will be thirt- feet long,

Oldest Alliance.

The

TREATY AGREEMENT SOON EXPECTED.

1

Tokyo, Aug. 1 According to information from

All-China Conference.

"I have in mind the holding of an All-China Judicial Conference to devise a comprehensive scheme of judlejal reform and the carrying out of this scheme as soon as pos- sible. It will be one of the matters which will engage my attention'im. mediately on my return to Nan- king. I think that an exchang of

A Japanese source at Poking, the views with the delegates of the has various Provinces would be excel- French Charge d'Affaires

practically Arrived at an agreement lent, as personal contact helps a with the Vice-Minister for Foreign great deal in making the Intentions Affairs in the Nationalist Govern- of the Nationalist Government ment, on outstanding questions known throught China. relating Sino-Indo-Chinese commerce. The pourparlers are equally good for the new general Sino-French Commercial Treaty

being

envisaged,-

The Portuguese community will also present a tableaux representing the world's oldest alliance, Britain and Portugal. In this, Mdle, that Barbora will take the part of Bri tannia, while Miss Cerveira de Al- Inquerque, daughter of the Consul General for Portugal in Hongkong,

Indopacif

to.

The Political Councils. Another subject on which Dr. Wang expressed his views was that of the abolition of the Branch Political Councils. Dr. Wang Buid:"I think these Branch Poli- tical Councils came into existence

will represent Portugal. During PIGS ON THE PREMISES, as a practical necessity in order to

this tableaux, the British and Portuguese National Anthema will be played by one of the, military. bands.

THREE SHAMSHUIPO MEŃ FINED.

An invitation to visit the Grand Tattoo will be extended to H. E. the

Three residents of Shamshuipo Governor of Macao and Madame Barbosa, and it is hoped that an were charged before Mr. W. Scho- field at the Kowloon Magistracy official party from the Portuguese this morning with keeping pigs on Colony will be present.

bring the provinces into touch with the Central Government and to enable the Central Government

EVER

VERY NIGHT she danced the bizarre Apache dance of death in the Montmartre aafe. Then came a king" in disguise`seeking a beauty to rouse the interest of the prosaic Crown Prince. See what followed in this amazing romance!

PAID to LOVE

A Parts Ori Whose Beauty Rocked a Kingdom

THOMAS ANTZAKON, I PARTI MACDONALD A VISGIM VALLE

"MED TO SOVE” mu WKEJAJO POM'ArtMLARSTON

With

GEORGE O'BRIEN VIRGINIA VALLI—J. FARRELL MACDONALD WILLIAM POWELL

ΑΤ ΤΗΣ

GLAMOUR, LOVE AND LAUGHS IN A ROMANCE OF HEARTS AND KINGDOMS!

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QUEEN'S"

At 2.30, 5.10 7.15 & 9.20.

All about one fascinating little miss 'who expectà a

great deal from this world-and gets it!

AND

!

A great stage com-

edy success filmed by the man who made "Kid Boots."

With

EVELYN BRENT LAWRENCY GRAY LOUISE BROOKS

LOVE EM LEAVE EM

AT THE

A human tale of everyday lives touched by romance, and understanding with comedy of the heart-warming kind!

WORLD FINAL SHOWINGS

Orchestra 5.15 & 9.20

TO-DAY Interpreter 2.30, 6 7.15,

Lo carry out Its decisions through HEART BEATS AND DRUM BEATS!

out the provinces. They can bo abolished if, and only when, this necessity no longer practical exists.

"I don't consider this question their premises without permis- can be solved from the theoretical Chinese "Lion-Playing."

slon. The defendants pleaded point of view. Whether it is right or wrong to keep these Councils, With regard to the Chinese dis-guilty and wero cach fined $5.

It was suggested by Inspector the question should be considered play, original plans have been cur- Lailed somewhat owing to the area Sinton that the defendants to- from the practical point of view, available at Scokunpoo and it has gether with other plg owners which is whether the abolition of now been decided that "lion-play should erect an appropriate sty and these Branch Councils will be con ing" will be performed.. This, an-defray the costs pro rata. In this ducive to the successful govern- very much whether political power other-apoctacular item which will be way it was possible that they would mont of the Provinces. I doubt Inspector Sinton remarked that can be very highly centralised un new to the majority of foreigners, be able to afford a proper sty. calls for the manufacturo of

der prenent circumstances. Uni- formity can only be accomplished by degrees."

a lion's head whichi. la carried if a model pig sty were erected for

by men inside, together with them the people would probably

to body piece represent and live in it themselves, and The "on" utilise their old houses for the I huge animal.

A

la baited by men in front, the dis-piga

play really developing into a clever acrobatic performance,

It is expected that the Seokunpoo ground will, with the erection of

additional stands, be able to ac commodate about 6,800 people each

"FAIR TO SHOWERY."

To-days. Observatory report

night. Each sent will command an states:-Pressure is high to the

Dr. Wang said he was going to Canton to visit his friends and re- latives, before leaving for Nanking. The Canton Government has sent two representatives to Hongkong to welcome him back to his native province. Dr. Wang is a brother of Pro, C. Y. Wang of the Hongkong University and of Dr. C. C. Wang, loner,

From the mad 'revelry of Paris to the throb and thrill of war! The heroine of "The Big Parade" in another film of love and battle

RENEE ADOREE IN

HEAVEN EARTH

ON

with

excelent view of the ground, and north of Japan. The South Chine is well-known local medical pract CONRAD NAGEL and GWEN LEE

while the prices have not yet been depression is now central to the definitely decided, they will be north of Hongkong. The typhoon remains 'noarly stationary to the baeed on a sliding scale.

Some seats at any rate will be south-east of Oshima, The fore bookable beforehand and it is hoped cast up to noon to-morrow is:

to showery. that scating plans will be out in the South-West winds, moderate; fair near future.

Coal output, week ended July 7, week, 4,847,000 4,171,000 tons, with 914,800 work- tons, 018,200 workers. ers. Previous

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