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PALACE.

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A Gret class Residential and Tourist Hotel with all the conveniences

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LARGEST BALLROOM IN THE STRAITS.

Overlooking the Sea.

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PRODUCTS DIRECT FROM LONDON MARKET. CABLES.—" RUNNYMEDE," WILLIAM HAROLD'PERRY—Manager

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MITSUI

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KAISHA, LIA. Hole Agente, Hongkong.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1929.

AMERICAN TENNIS THE FENG-CHIANG HUNAN COMMUNIST

UPSET.

DUAL REVERSE IN FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS.

IMBROGLIO.

NANKING AWAITING JUNE FIRST.

|BRITISH PAIR DO WELL. FEAR THAT FENG MAY LAUNCH

Paris, May 23. American tennis is strongly re- presented in Paris where the French Hard Courts champlon- ships are being played, and to-day) they met with a dual roverse.

In the quarter-finals of the Women's Doubles, Mademoiselle Bouman (Holland) and Senorita De Alvarez (Spain) defeated Miss Helen Wills and Miss Edith Cross (U.S.A.` \-- 8-6, 6-4,

In the second round of the Mixed Doubles, J. A. Gregory and Mrs. Watson (Great Britain) beat Wilbur Coen and Miss Cross (U.S.A.), by 6-4, 4-6, 6-3-Reuter.

Davis Cup.

Washington, May 23. In the Davis Cup Competition between United States and Japan, which match started at Washing ten to-day, J. H. Hennessey scored a victory for America, defeating Abe (Japan) by three sets to one, 8-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1-Reuter's American Service.

BRITISH MISSION TO SOUTH AMERICA.

TO STUDY COMMERCIAL

POSSIBILITIES.

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London, May 23. The Board of Trade announces that the Government will appoint a mission to visit Argentinia and Brazil.

Viscount d'Abernon, who was Ambassador to Germany from 1920 hits consented to preside over the mission, other members of which will be Sir William Clare, of the Industries; Mr. G. Rowland; re- presenting industries; and Mr. Julian Piggott, representing the fron and steel industries,

The mission will undertake a

preliminary survey in this country of Anglo-Argentine and Anglo- Brazilian trading quotations and for this purpose will seek the co- operation of the Chambers of Commerce, Trade Associations and other bodies, as well as industrial Arms interested in Argentina and Brazil British Wireless.

PHILATELIST DEAD.

MR. JULIUS MORGENTHAU PASSES AWAY.

New York, May 23. The death has occurred of Mr. Julius C. Morgenthau, the famous philatelist. He had been suffering for a long time past with cancer. -Reuter's American Sérvice.

Rear-Admiral, Josephikal,

New York, May 23. One of the leading financiers of the United States, and at the same time the Commander-in-Chief of the State Naval Militia, Reär-Ad- miral Louis Josephthal died to-day. -Renter's American „Service,

NEW YORK STOCKS.

ATTACK ON HANKOW..

PUNITIVE MANDATE.

OUTBREAKS.

TWO IMPORTANT CITIES

C. CAPTURED.

HO CHIEN TO RETURN?

Shanghal, May 24. Startling nows comos to hand from a Chenchow correspondent which may have material, effect on the campaign against Kwangsi by General Ho Chien.

Shanghai, May 24.. Despite the general preparations] The correspondent reports that in Nanking for the war against serious Communist outbreaks have Marshal Feng Yu-halang, it is occurred in the southern part of accepted here that the authorities Hunan, Ho Chien's province, and intend to proceed with the State that Kweitung and Yucheng have Butial. programme on June 1st. fallen into the hands of the Reds. Elaborate preparations have There has been a terrible orgy of been announced for the reception murder and pillage. and accommodation of Diplomatic Envoys.

Chenchow, which is the principal, : ་. Meanwhile, it is not so certain city in this region, is now threaten- that fighting will not be com-ed by the Communist hordes, and menced before the funeral of the the menace is serious unless General late Dr. Bun Yat-sen, Chian Ho Chien is able to send troops, Kai-shek's preparations are prac-from Kwangsi to defend the city. Kweitung, Chenchow and Yu- tically complete, and though he does not wish, it is stated, to cheng are big places in the south order an attack, it it learned from of Hunan, close to the North authentic Nanking, sources that Kwangtung border. It is thought the punitive mandate will be probable that the outbreaks will cause a diversion of Ho Chion's issued to-day.

campaign in Kwangsi, and bring some relief to the Kwangsi forces.

Our Own Correspondent.

Feng's Intentions? · Feng Yu-hsiang is keeping his movements quiet, and there is a distinct possibility that he will open the offensive. launching an attack in the direction of finnkov. The Nanking apparently apprehensive of such a

authorities Arc

NOTED ENGLISH SONG WRITER.

得

IN HONGKONG.

move as General Ho Ying-ching. MK. W. A. MALLINSON NOW Chiang's Chief of Staff, who has been placed in command of the Nanking troops in Hupeh, is pro- paring to return to. Hankow by air immediately.

It will be recalled that he flew from Haukow by air to attend the War Council. He will make Han- kow his headquarters, but has been instructed not to make an attack until after the State Burial of Sun Yat-sen-Our Own Correspondent,

Attacking Next Week.

Shanghai, May 23, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has issued Instructions to all his Divisional Commanders along the Tientsin-Pukow Peking-Hankow.

Warner Bros. present

JOHN BARRYMORE

in

WHEN A MAN LOVES

With

DOLORES COSTELLO

THE love story of Des Grieux-student, gambler, adventurer and distinguished nobleman, and

· Manon-all flame and loveliness!"

THE bulk of

Mr. W. Albert Mallinson, tho visiting examiner for Trinity Col- lege of Music (London) who has just arrived from London by the Rajputana, is the distinguished English song-writer. He has com- posed about 400 songs of which 200 are published. The these songs make great demanda upon both singer and accompanist, His compositions also include 'a violin and piano sonata, a quartettte for plano and strings, a trio for piano and strings, a betting for chorus and orchestra of Long- fellow's "Tegner's Drapa," etc. and Lung-Hai Railways to completo Mr. Mallison, who realdel per- all war preparations before the 31st manently in Rome, married Madame well-known instant and to commence, operations Anna Steinhuner, a against the Kuominchun as soon as Danish soprano, and together with the ceremony of the State burial of her has toured the Continent of the late Dr. Sun Yat-aon is over.

Furope, Scandinavia, and South Marshal Chiang Kai-shek will Afrion, giving recitale devoted to personally direct the Nanking units his compositions. In Australla which will attack Feng Fu-halang and New Zealand they gave some 60 from the Tientsin-Pukow. Railway, recitals, and subsequently had the moving towards the Lung-Hat honour of rendering a programme Railway.

of the composer's songs before the Other Nanking divisional com-late Queen Alexandra, at Bucking- manders who have received orders ham Palace. Mr. Mallinson has to attack Honan as soon as the been closely associated with Trinity general order of attack is College as examiner for some four- announced Include Generals Tang teen venrs.. Chen-wu, Chu Pel-teh, Liu Chi, and Seng-chi, Shong Chen, Fong "MARSHAL OF FRANCE" Chang Fat-kwel. The last-named

TO DISAPPEAR. is the Ironsides" commander who was recently appointed chief of the Fourth Nationalist Division, nasinted by another Cantonese leader Li Hon-wan,

Feng Prepared, Marshal Feng Yu-halung je cor centraling the Kuominchun be- tween Tungkwan (in Shensi) and Loyang (In Honan) but since their destruction of bridges on the Peking-Hankow Railway, they annear to have been Inactive.

General Ho Ying-ching has sub- mitted a detailed report of the communications on the Honan- Hupeh border to Chiang Kai-shek. It is stated that as soon as the State Burial ceremony is over Marshal Chiang Kai-shet will New York, May 23. leave for Hsuchowfu on the Tien- The New York Stock Market, tsip-Pukow Railway to establish after yesterday's debacle, rallied his headquarters there. strongly to-day. •New York Centrals were up four points, andd the Allied Chemicals Improved three pointa,

MARKET RALLIES AFTER THE DEBACLE,

Expelled for Life. /

Nanking, May 23. At a special session of the Con- tral Executive Committee this United States Steel, Anaconda morning it was decided that Feng and International Nickel were also Yu-halang should be expelled from the Kuomintang. Party for life,

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GERMANY'S TRADE. ·

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS EQUALITY.

Berlin, May 23. Official trade returns for Ger- many show that the imports for April were G.Mks. 1,265,000,000 and the exports G.Mks. 1,231,000,- 000, which compares with March figures of Mks. 1,081,500,000 and Mks, 980,000,000 respectively,

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LABOUR UNIONS.

TWO BIG ORGANISATIONS COMBINING.

London, May 23.

that the National Government should order a punitive expedition

PEACE-TIME CONFERMENT

DEROGATORY.

Paris, May 23. The Cabinet has decided that there shall be no further promo- tions to the rank of Marshal, of France, thus confirming the pre- vious decision of the Government to allow the title to disappear by extinction.

It is felt that in view of the honour attending to the title in with the great its association soldiers of the War, ita confer- ment in time of fence would be derogatory to the high distinction it carries...

Only four of the seven Marshals of France appointed during the European War are now living, namely, Marshal Joffre, Marshal Petain, Marshal Franchet Des- Perey and Marshal Lyautey

Rueter.

SAVINGS SOCIETY

LAWSUIT.

LEGAL ARGUMENT.

Shanghai, May 23. Following a three-hour's legai

argument, the French Consular. Court reserved judgment in the lawsult by Raymond Rudolf against the International, Savings Soplety.

against the Kuominchun and that | JUDGMENT RESERVED AFTER Han Fu-chu and other Kuomin- chun members be punished by the National Governmont. The punt- tive mandato against the Kuomin- chun will probably be issued some time this afternoon-Reuter.

Shanghai, May 28, The Kuomin news agency's Peking correspondent states that

No witnessus were heard. Ho Chen-chun, the State Council's

M. Ruedon la suing the L.S.S. for special representative at Peking cash damages in reaneet of bonds has received telegrams from Yon of the Society, which he holds. He Hal-shan and from Chang Hauch alleges that the monthly bond- Hang "expressing in unequivocal drawing is contrary to the French terms their disapproval of the

prohibiting lotteries.Our action and attitude of Feng Yu-Own Correspondent! halang towards the Central Gov- ernment."

Yen Hal-shan's telegram is dated" May 20, and severely censures Fong's subordinates for disturbing the peace of the country, and con- cludes by saying that such rebel- lious elements should be sup pressed,

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WARSHIPS IN PORT.

The following is the disposition of warships now in port:.,

Basin.-H.M.S. Tamar, subma- rines L15 and L.19.

North Arm-H.M.S, Sepoy. W. W. Dock.-H.MS, Cornwall. In dock-HAL-hips- Bruce,

Chang Hauch-liang's tologram states that the contempt for the The Transport and General President of the State Council exe Workers' Union and the Workers' prossed in the circular telegram Somme, and Sirdar. Union have decided to amalgamate by Feng's subordinates cannot be as from August 5th next-Reuter. tolerated, Reuter...

Foreign, Chinese cruisers Ying Swel, Kwang, Yuan and Chu:

HEY had youth and beauty and tendernest. Then their passion for each other made them defy the world in'a terrific frenzy of desirel THRILLING/ SPECTACULAR / Also, to-day only at 5.00 p.m.-

"Keep Watch,” an interesting, short film which is being shown by arrangement with The Navy League,

AT THE

QUEEN'S

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW At 2.30, 5.00, 7.15 & 9.20.

BODY and

VIVIDJAND PICTURESQUE ROMANCE

OF THE

ALPS

AT THE

SOUL

WITH

AILEEN PRINGLE › NORMAN KEERY]§

WORLD FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

At 5.16 and 9.20 only:

2.30 & 7.13, Chinása Piéturo; “The Girl Quneral,“. Part B:

LOIS WILSON

in the screen version of

COSMO HAMILTON'S POPULAR NOVEL

"ANOTHER SCANDAL

AT THE

THE STORY OF A CLEVER WIFE, A CHARMING LITTLE GOLD DIGGER"・・ AND A HUSBAND WHO KNEW NOTHING ABOUT WOMEN !

STAR

FINAL SHOWINGS, TO-DAY.

At 5.80 & 9.20.