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'AND

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HOTELS

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..

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above Hotel).

Tel. Add: "Victoria."

Telephono C. 878

HOTELS OF

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Manager.

DISTINCTION

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1928.

WONDERFUL RUGBY EFFECT OF FILMS

WIRELESS.

INSPECTED BY PRINCE OF WALES.

GOES 800 FEET UP.

London, Aug. 29.

IN INDIA.

WESTERN PLAYS GOOD, NOT BAD.

INDIAN CINEMA COMMITTEE REPORT.

A COMPLEX PROBLEM.

HALDANE'S GIFT TO GERMANY.

£1,000 FOR GOETTINGEN" UNIVERSITY..

BRITISH BEQUESTS.

London, Aug. 29.

The will of the late Lord Hal- slane is notable for a bequest of £1,000 to Goettingen University,

The Prince of Wales to-day visit- ed the Government Super-power Wireless Station at Rugby, which is

Lord Haldane studied philoso capable of communicating with any

phy at Goettingen University and part of the globe and which serves, inter alia for the worldwide broad

inter in life, at a gathering in England, he referred to the spiri- canting of British official nowa ser vice and the telephonic service to That the general effect of tual influence which a certain America.

Western films in India is not evil, great man at that University had His Royal Highness arrived at but, on the whole good, is one of had upon him. This remark ap- the station unexpectedly, accom-the opinions expressed in the pears to have been misinterpret by his brother, the report of the Indian Cinema Com-ed, Lord Haldane being reported panied

"his spiritual home," and, as is Duke of Gloucester. The Princes mittee, which has just been pub-as having spoken of Germany as made Inspections of all depart-lished.

The report of the Committee well-known, he suffered much ments, showing keen interest in tho annaratus and in the transmission (which was appointed by the unpopularity during the late war

Government) deals with both the in consequence. moral and artistic aspects of the

Lord Haldane makes bequests Edinburgh University, films and the economic conditions

Bristol University and other edu of the film and cinema business.

Local conditions being what they cntional institutions in this coun- While his brother left to pay a pri- are it is found impossible to distry.British Wireless. yate visit to a friend in the neigh-ponse with censorship. The film bourlived the Prince of Wales was problem is said to be complex be- taken up the ninat in an electric lift enuse so many films portray an If these films and on the platform on top remain- alien civilisation.

are dangerous the remedy is to ed a considerable time enjoying the

have Indian films. excellent view.

of messages.

The Prince of Wales then ex- pressed a desire to ascend one of the masta, which are over 800 feet high, being the tallest in the world.

Indian productions must be im- A strong wind was blowing and

which is designed to proved by the participation of cul- the mast,

present people. At withstand a wind pressure of 140 tured miles per hour, nevertheless away-actresses are regarded as "not ed appreciably. When he reached quite nice" and capitalists are shy the ground again, the Prince ex- of the stigma of the studio.

Government financial assistance

METROPOLE-SAVOY-BOA VISTA red delight with his experis advised but with this there is

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and

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ence.

CLAIM AGAINST DOLLAR CO.

(Continued from Page 1.) exempt from liability in respect of the sale by the Costa Rice Govern-

ment.

Speaking further with regard to

the claim, Mr. Watson said they a disagreeing minute. The cren- alleged that the goods were con- He said it was a wonderful atat-tion of a department to deal with verted by the defendants, their ion and that it was marvellous that

the trade is recommended. No servants or agents, meaning that telephonic communication could be action is advised in connexion the people to whom they were de established so easily between this

the defendants, and not of the point in the heart of England and with the alleged Madan monopoly,livered were servants or agents of Americn-British Wireless.

plaintiff. It was further alleged that the defendants failed to take sufficient or reasonable stops to protect the goods by reason which the plaintif had been deprived of them.

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE BY AIR,

BASE LIKELY TO BE BUILT AT DARWIN,

Sir

►

Darwin, Aug. 29. Jolin Salmond, who is making a flight round Australia in the Course of his duties as Adviser to the Australian Govern- ment or the reorganisation of the Air Force, delivered a speech at a reception given on his arrival here, and sald that it was quite possible that the construction of the Singapore Naval Base would throw a considerable responsibili- ty on Darwin and that it was quite possible that an Air Force base would be created there.--Router.

INDIAN ALL-PARTY CONFERENCE.

The Recommendations.

The following is a summary of recommendations:

As far as India is concerned, public opinion is not sufficiently organised or articulate to make it possible to dispense with censor. ship.

It is not considered that it is either practicable or justifiable to make one man or ane body of men the arbiter of artistic taste for a whole population.

"Nothing Done.”

of

Mr. Watson commented that the enst the defendants could have done, on finding there was no con- algnee, was to have referred the matter to the plaintiff, when every- thing would have been all right, Absolutely In India the cinema problem is "Nothing was done. one of peculiar complexity owing nothing. The goods were in the mainly to the fact that the godown for months and eventually majority of the films exhibited are sold." produced in the West and portray

an entirely alien civilisation.

of the

The general effect Western films in India is not evil, but, on the whole is good.

In the statement of defence, Buld Mr. Watson, they denied that they sold the goods or that there was any duty on them to take any steps to protect the goods.

Mr. Watson went on to refer to

The Western Alms, in spite of their defects, have an educational correspondence and quoted part of value for the people of India. a letter written by the defendants They tend to open the eyes of the which said: "I suppose it is our uneduented to other and more fault these are lost, as we should advanced conditions of life and to have asked the consignor.". That give them some idea, however im- eut away the defence of relying on perfect, of conditions in other the bill of lading, and they countries; they tend to broaden consequently altered their defence, their minds and widen their out-arguing to the effect that the bill of lading was understood by both parties in different senses.

"Guess-Work."

UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOUR OF look.

DOMINION STATUS.

Lucknow, Aug. 20.

1

Indian Films Wanted.

If the exhibition of Western

Mr. Watson remarked that the The All Parties Conference has filmus is doing any mischief in this unanimously passed a resolution country the best remedy would plaintiff had never heard of any demanding a form of government seem to be to encourage Indian other Punta Arenas than the of responsible and popularly-films to take their place. More-place in Chile, and when the goods elected legislative bodles and over the encouragement of a were dispatched it was similar to system not lower than a Dominion national industry of this descrip- his Lordship sending something to tions is elcarly advisable per se London. The Dollar Line, how. status.

Sir Toj Bahadur Sapru, ex-Law for reasons which are too obvious ever, knew that there were two such places, but they did not, ask Member of the Government of to require elaboration,

the plaintiff to which place the India, declared that there was no difference between a Dominion

goods were to be sent. He could, only describe it as "guess-work." status and responsible govern- ment-Reuter,

AIR TRAGEDY IN AMERICA.

TWO WELL-KNOWN. AIRMEN

· KILLED.

Mr. Watson stated that the do-

The Chairman in his opening speech at the first meeting of the the point Committee stressed that the interests of India would be considered first, and, the Comfendants had been negligent all mittee have unanimously adhered the way through and quoted a let ter which stated:"We are not to that view ihroughout,

The industry is as yet entirely going to tell you anything more,"

The case is proceeding. in Indian hands: non-indian in- watch- terests, though certainly ful, have not yet established any control over it. It is well that the danger should be recognised and guarded against before it is too late.

New York, Aug. 9.

Exhibition Finances. After a search throughout the whole of the State, In which the

While exhibition in the larger dirglide "Los Angeles" had just been ordered to participate, the towns and in those smaller towns bodies of Mr. M. Merrill, Chief of where there is

GRAND TATTOO DETAILS.

(Continued from Page 1.)

First night: Display he the 3/15 Punjabis of the Khattak War a considerable Dance..

Second night: Old English

the Curtiss Flying Service, and Mr. population of students or of the Edwin Konde, Chief of the Buffalo industrial labouring classes may Dances arranged by Miss Daisy Airnort, have been found in the be said generally speaking, to O'Keefe. A May-pole dance will wilderness near Port Jervis, beside be a paying concern many of the be given by the children of the

of Lind- moffuesil exhibitors are having a the charred wreckage bergh's 600 horse-power machine. hard fight for existence.

Lindbergh End not accompanied them-Reuter's American Service,

FRENCH AIRMEN GETS U.S. MEDAL.

COSTES AND LE BRIX HONOURED.

Parts, Aug. 29.

This la partly due to economic causes, partly to the fact that the cinema habit is undeveloped, and sometimes to inexperience,

Very often the mofussil exhibitor is handicapped by the heavy rent which he has to pay for his hall;

With two exceptions there, is a notable absence of circuits and exhibitors do not combine to form circuits,

Exhibitors are insufficiently or- ganlood.

Garrison School, and a Morris, dance by the Indies of the Colony,

Third night:-Highland Dancing display by the members of the Reel Club, the music to be provid- ed by the pipe band of the K.O,S.B. Gala Displays.

At 10.5 nightly there will be gala displays. These will be:

Firat night: Chinese display, arranged by members of the Chin ese community of Hongkong.

Second night:-Illuminated de- corated motor car parade, arranged The Entertainment Tax (whereby the Hongkong Automobile As- The American Ambassador has it exists) is a handicap to the sociallon, The massed bands will

provide incidental music.. presented Coates with the Ameri- exhibitor when it is imposed on

Third night-Portuguese Pa can Dietinguished Flying Cross the cheaper seats,

geant, arranged by the Portuguese for his world flight, and a similar The Travelling Cinemas are community under the patronage of crons will be presented to Lo Brix generally poor, and struggling H.E. the Governor of Macao. At (Costes companion) when he re-concerns. turns to Paris-Neuter,

denta of the Colony.

12.20 Japanese fireworks display, It is likely that the Travelling Arranged by the Japanese real- Oinema system will develop.

They are definitely handicapped The Bulgarian Parliament is by the amount which they have

to pay in licence fees. adjourned until September 4.

The Tattoo is timed to end at 10.30 p.m. on the first two nights and at 10.10 p.m. on the third,

A Cargo of Laughs & Thrills

PICTURE UNITED ARTISTS

ENCK

Buster

Keaton

AND

Emest

Torrence

STEAMBOAT

BILL JR

Gags galore in the funniest comedy Buster Keaton has ever made!

One long laugh from the start to "

the finish!

Simply bursting with girls, guile and gales of laughter-A surprise comedy with a terrific tornado for its crashing, tearing climax!

AT THE

QUEEN'S

TO-DAY TO

· SATURDAY

At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20.

THE return of a splendid film based on the story which inspired the famous opera!--

THE FILM BIT OF YEARS!

AT THE

A film production of gorgeous beauty, the glorious sacrifice of a mighty passion...you'll call this a great film too! LILLIAN

AND

GISH

JOHN GILBERT

IN

Boheme

WORLD TO-DAY TO

Orchestra 5,15 and 9.20.

SATURDAY

Interpreter 2,30 and 7.15.

MYSTERY-ROMANCE-INTRIGUE!

Á HERBERT BRENON (PRODUCTION"

The TELEPHONE GIRL

MADGE BELLAMY, JIOLBROOK SLINN, WARNER BAXTER, "MAY ALLİGON AND LAWRENCE GRAY

a Paramount Picture

ANOTHER HERBERT BRENON SUCCESS!

AT THE

STAR

TO-DAY TO SATURDAY Continuous 2,30 tõ:ILI5.