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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.,„

CHIANG REPROVES ELECTION RESULT.

THE NORTH

KUOMINTANG CRITICS

ADMONISHED.'

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URGED TO RESPECT NANKING ADMINISTRATION.

PROGRESS. CLAIMED.

Peking, July 9.

Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has issued a Proclamation addressed to members of the Kuomintang Provincial Department in Chihli Province, whom the President of the National Government charges with entertaining

TORY PRESS COMMENT.

Loudon, June 1.: The Morning Post, the keenest of the Tory papers, published the following editorial to-day Now that the election results are

known, save for the University

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1929.

"THE ORCHESTAR.

PAST AND PRESENT..

STREET BATTLE IN SINGAPORE,

GUNMEN.

It is difficult to imagine what POLICE KILL TWO CHINESE Mozart or Haydn would have thought if it had been possible to put a modern "score before diem; because it is a fact that only thong

ansicians can be said to be capable

of a genuine approviation of our modem orchestra who were born- as it were-with a knowledge of the immensity of the development which modern music has already gone thirugh and is still about to go through.

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sents, and a few stray returns yet) | to come in from mountainous parts Charges of (1) failing to have and outlying islands, we know and two independent and efficient can face the position. The great brakes on his lorry, and of (2) Conservative majority has gotic; failing to keep close to the left the Government, which was hand side of the road, failing to imposing and seemed as secure sound his horn and reduce speed in ita bulk and strength as the as far as advisable when turning Lusitanin, has been torpedoed, Into Chi Wo Street from Jordn fatally disabled and must alorily driver of a motor lorry before Mr. and although it remains afloat, is Road, were brought against the founder. We can say with certaiT. S. Whyte Smith at the Kowloonvolutionists in the ty what hand launched the deadly Magistracy this morning. shaft, since we gather from, the figures that strong as the Socialists are, the Conservatives would have

doubtful retained a comfortable majority #

And yet it is true that a good

Richard Wagner, the greatest re- many years have passed sines the daya when Hector Berling and

dopusto. st

REVOLVER FIGHT.

"Singapore, July 3. tween five Cantoneet bandite and A desperate armed battle bo- two officers of the law was waged in the Geylang district early last night and as a result two of the bandits were shot dead while the two officers are lying in hospitai undergoing treatment for bullet wounds..

The two officera of the law are ed to the Rochore division police. detective palfee constables attach- clashed and were on rounds when they

with robbers

and

altitude towards the present Na- but for the calculated intervention into Jordan Road from Chỉ Wo] too much to say that, without acquitted themselves gallantly in

tional Government administration. of five hundred superfluous

Mr. Ramsay Marshal Chlang asserts that Liberals:

prevailing Donald will now lead the largest consequent on the pernicious tenchings in North Party in the House of Commons, China, the majority of Kuomintang although not large enough to give youths in Peking and elsewhere him what he prayed for, an in- In Chilli Province are showing dependent majority, a most disrespectful attitude to wards the Nanking regime. The establishment of a number of small groups among the Kuomin tang members to form independent political partica will, he says, eventually jeopardise the integrity

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a stand-up gun fight.

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It was given in evidence that Wnamer effected vory considerable orchestral teclinique, were alive, Store in Nathan Road was turning valve instruments; and it is not delivery coolle from the Star progress in the technique of the

Street on a bicycle yesterday after-cornets-a-pistons, the noon when the lorry, instead If "Meistersinger" score could never taking a wide turn, "eut" the have been written so beautifully One of the detectives, a Malay corner and collided with the really is. Formerly the cornet-named Hassim, sustained a wound bicycle.

The driver of the lorry

player was merely able to produce in the leg while the other, a was small number of natural notes on Chinese, was shot through the stated to have failed to sound his his instrument, supplemented by a fehest and his condition is con- Such are the broad results. We horn as a warning to other traffic. few stop notes, whilst he can now sidered precarious.

Sergeant Scrim. who must call them denstrous to the

subac-proditce without difficulty all the country, since they destroy aquently tested the lorry, found the sounds of the chromatic sente. settled administration, and with it hand brake useless, and while the Every conductor regrets that. Be- that security which is the life of foot brake was in good working ethoven was unable to make use of trade and that tranquillity which order, it occasionally failed to act those instruments, because they in the hope of industry. It is on account of the floor boards, be-wore still unknown at his time; and besides an obvious advantage to ing loose.

for the sake of clearness it is often a nation to have Government On the roadway, where the ac-} desirable-nny, even urgently'neres which speaks with the authority eldent occurred, were skid marks sary to introduon some of power, both at-home and abroad, indicating that the lorry had "cut" retouching here and there,

discreet Chiang urges the Kuomintang and whose policy and continuance the corner. followers in the North to give may be reckoned apon with His Worship registered a con- fall-hearted suppart to the Na-rengonable confidence. We can-viction on the first charge and im- tional Government. Both the hot but fear, when Wo consider civil nad military works of the the situation, that a heavy blowed a fine of $30, the second of wood winds, and errated, ined the junction at about the sam National Government are, says has been struck at the slowly

count being dropped. Chiang, making rapid progress, reviving, prosperity of the nation, and there in a distinct progress since rade and commerco aro in the Nanking administration naturally sensitive to political un- when compared with the time of certainty, especially when accom the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen at Canton panted by such threats of re or with the later period while the volutionary economic change an are WOMAN ORDERED TO PAY of which it usually consisted, by a fire. Although taken aback at Nationalists

fighting included in the Socialist program- Chang Tan-lin's regime at Peking.me. The nation is faced with ‘a

of the Party.

Support Urged.

were

£ A WEEK.

Intended Rald.'

at the junction of Sinus Avenue The scene of the shooting was and Lorong 27, Geylang, and the battle was waged shortly after: nine o'clock, there is a coffee shop on a fairly At the junction large scale and it is sold that it was the intention of the bandits to raid this place.

The five bandits, each armed with pistols and revolvers, reach-

time as the two detectives.

Wood Winds.

Wager also employed three sets

"The Ring of the Nibelung," a special acoustio atmosphere alto- The detectives, seeing the sus- wether his ow The normal picious movements of the bandita, DRESSES AND FURS. type of orchestra was supplement approached them and as they drew ed. In addition to the strings, nearer the gangsters whipped out wood winds and braas instruments their weapons and opened a rapid

fourth set of wood winds and tabas.first by the warm reception accord- The latter—also known as ring tubased them the detectives pluckily were principally employed by stood their ground and-fortunate- Wagner in his musical description ofly being armed returned the fire, the sombre character of the world Numerous shots were exchanged of the Nibehung kingdom.

both parties holding their own. Richard Strauss-the most accom- The robbers, it is said, re-loaded nlished orchestral artist of our own their weapons while others of days-still further extended the postheir gang held out against the de-

tra, na may be seen most clearly in bis "Salome", and Electra". He added a number of instruments, subh na die heckelphone, increased the number of clarinets, ela By doing no, he provided the orchestra with that particular timbre which

inu" But Strauss himself we denote by the term "Straus cognized that it would not do to indefinitely; and, by his "Arinding" inerenas the number of instrumenta Marshal Chiang has declared his the electorale has passed its in London in turn-I think she command

in his moment of triumph. For lives in all the fashionable hotels he proved that he has just as much intention to await the arrival of derisive verdiet both on the un- doen.

of # Amail chamber the Nanking Foreign Minister, employment pledge and the Party

archestra ns of a very big one. Dr. C. T. Wang, before returning which made it. Mr. Lloyd George you would be wise to have her fements is the increased use mads Mr. Justice Astbury-I think A notable feature of recent devel to Nanking via Hankow and may flatter himself that he holds examined as to her means. Hupeh.

What of the piano as an orchestral instru. As a result of an understanding cover in due time that it will bring

a balance of power; he will dis-is the debt for?

ment. Although the pinuo sounds between Chiang Kai-shek and him nothing to console him for the.

Mrs, Lane said that the credit- somewhat unexpressive when it is Chang Hsueh-lang, the Manchuri political discredit of his disastrous this debt was for dresses and timal music of the strings, its use in believed that the escaped bandits

ora were Court dressmakers, and employed to necompany the emo

The period of military activity stalemate, in which there is NO A judgment summons is passing and in its future pro- majority in the House of Com-

against gramme the National Governent mons to support a Government, Mrs. Babbette Eleanor Gamble in Nanking in endeavouring fts and from which only an impotent respeel of a debt of £418 for best to adhere strictly to the prin- and insecure tenure can be ex- goods sold to her by Maison Ar- ciples laid down by the late Dr. pected for duy Administration, thur, Limited, of

Dover-street, Sun Yat-sen so as to complete The Government's position is un-W., came before Mr. Justice Ast various gigantic works in the fortunately complicated by the burg in the Chancery Division re-sibilities of the Wagnerina orchen-tectives who kept up their fire. coming reconstruction period, hiess of the King,, and if there cently.

In conclusion Chiang urges the is one thing cerfula' in the slinn- members to exercise more toleration it to that the Prime Minister Lion and patience with the present Nanking regime.

Manchurian Affairs, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, Mar whai Yen si-shuu and Marshal Chang Hsueh-Bang will hold

final conference at the Western

Hills to-day.

Mr. Lane, who represented the judgment creditors, said that the case had been adjourned on two occasions at the debtor's request and on a medical certificate that she was too ito, attend, She they were anxious that she should had not appeared that day, and attend.

will do everything with a view to removing care, an far as possible, from the sick bed. There is no other consideration to tempt Mr. moment longer than is indispens Baldwin to remain in office a able to the preliminaries of change. that shot, he is discredited even afldavit is correct, she apparently As for the politician who launched Mr. Justice Astbury-If your

furs.

ra-

connexion with the other sections

the full orchestra in very valu able, provided that it is skilfully in- troduend.

The Saxenhone,

mraised-saxophone

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marksmen for, in spite of the The bandita were evidently poor dozens of rounds fired, they failed to hit the detectives.

Deadly Fire

The officers of the law kepl up a deadly fire and two of the bandita rolled over on the road soon afterwards, the Chinese the doad. They were themselves hit tective falling with a bullet wound in his chest and the Malay getting shot in the leg.

Informed and I

The Geylang police were acon reinforcement under Inspector. Higgins arrived on the scene, but the remaining three bandits made good their escape before their arrival. It is

also sustained wounds.

an Government will shortly estadventure. Jish the Fifth Natiounlist Demobilisation leadquarters at it will meet this shock with faith As for the Conservative Party,

Mr. Justice Astbury--What fe Mukden to disband superfluous and courage unabates. The Party the lady who incurred the debt?

A Straits Times reporter who Manchurion units, and the Naand its Leader have turned defeat What is she supposed to do?

visited the scene this morning. tional Government will send Me into victory before, and will do Mrs. Lane--I do not think very

saw large pools of blood on the Wu Te-chen, a former Canton Chlef se again. They have lost a commich except to spend money, and

road and it is remarkable that of Police, to Mukden to assist in manding majority; but they have apparently she obtains money to

stray bullets did no harm, except supervising the disbandment pro- not lost those things which really pay her bills when she desires.

The much-abused-and much-hitting a pillar in one or two cedure.

also places, in view of the large num Marshal Yen Ifsi-shan has dis- city, mutual trust, and Mr. Justice Asfjury-I think I found its way into the modern ber of houses in the vicinity.

self-respect. As for Mr.. Baldwin, had better make an order against orchestra. This of course, is as patched a cablegram to Shana he has strengthened still further her. She obviously has

The battle was waged almost at requesting the presence in Peking his claims upon the confidence and means or the means of getting the not know

elther it hurt to be; for 1, at least, do the door step of a block of houses of General La Chung-lin, the affection of his Party. He haymeatis. I will make an order for

any other instrument occupied by well-to-do Chinese, Chief-of-Staff of the "Christian" fought a straight and manly fight, payment of £5 a week:

(Continued on Next Column.)

families, who were terror-stricken. General.

in which defeat can be no, disgrate,

Police whistles were blown and Gen. Lat has been appointed by and the memory of which will be

doors and windows were closed mutual agreement between Chiang an incentive to future victory,

as soon as the rapid fire of the Kai-shek and Yen Hal-shan as Faith in the cause is not diminish-

gunmen and detectives was heard. i the Disbandment Commissioner ofed, but confirmed; indi Mr.

A search made by the police- Shepsi and Kansu Provinces, on| Baldwin can be assured that the

after the fight brought to light a the retirement of Feng Yu-hsiant. respect and devotion which he

revolver with four emply rounda Is so abundantly earned will A Honan Appointment.

and two live rounds and an not in this hour be least forthcom-

automatic pistol fully loaded. Gen. Han Fachu, the "arn the first thought will be to repair ing. Even on the stricken fleld

These belonged to the two dead coat" Kuominchun Divisional

gunmen. One of the weapons bas Commander, has been appointed defenea. Even in losing the fight

the loss and stand on the duty of|

been identified as stolen a few by the National Government as the Party has gained in devotion

months ago. Several live rounds Commander to the new Honan and experience, and felt

and empty cartridge cases the in- Provincial Government. Gen.spiration of its leadership. The

also picked up.. assumed his post at Chengehow Party preserves the honour which yesterday morning, according to values most, and will continue Honan telegram.

to maintain its hardly less valued

With the completion of the Independence. Though no longer evacuation of all doubtful' Kuoa majority in the House, it will minchun units from Honan Pro- remain as the vigilant guardian vince, and with the occupation by of overy national interest against, Nanking troops under Tang Seng dangers which it can plainly forset. | chi of Chenchow and Kaifeng in

Honan, and, furthermore, with a rigid demobilisation the army can joint promise by Yen and Feng to be reduced to 110,000, which obey the orders of the Central should be more than adequate to authorities, an early settlement of ensure the protection of Kannu, the Honan-Nanking dispute is as-Shensi and lionan Provinces. sured. The prospects are evi. denced by the cessation of all troop movements.

The Kuominchun Units,

Mr. H. H. Kung, Nanking Minia- tor of Commerce, Industry and Labour, returned to Peking yester- day from a trip to Talyuanfu in Shansi to interview Feng Yu- halang on behalf of Chiang Kai- shek...

Closing Discussions.

Peking, July 9. Chiang Kai-shek will probably be returning to Nanking to- morrow, although it is expected that he will not go before, he has conversed with Dr. C. T. Wang,

Chiang's proparations before his departure, with a wealth of mutual entertaining among the leaders now here, indicate that the more Important discussions on domestic He informed prossmen that affairs have ended.

It la understood that In addition Feng has consented to leave China within three months. The Kuo-to bringing influence to bear on minchun troops, he says, now Feng, Dr. C. T. Wang will discuss number about 210,000, according Sino-Japanese and Sino-Russian

issues with Chang Hauch-liang to his observations, and after

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This is the most serious out break in the Geylang district for a long time. During years gone by the district was notorious for gang fights and murders.

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These numerous and diversified kinds of instruments enable modern composers to produce an endless variety of musical, effects; and it depends on the skill and the artistic sense of each individual composer whether he succeeds in "mixing, his colaura" well or otherwise, and whether he, simply follows in the wake of his predecessors or creates entirely, novel combinations and varieties of sound.

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