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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

ST. GEORGE'S BALL WAR ON KWANGSI FORD FACTORY AT

TONIGHT

PROMISE OF A HAPPY FUNCTION.

TASTEFUL DECORATION" SCHEME PUT IN HAND.

GOVERNOR TO ATTEND.

REBELS.

SINGAPORE.

CANTONESE FORCES PUSHING TO SUPPLY MALAYA, SIAM &

FORWARD.

EAST INDIES.

GENERAL OFFENSIVE. BIG ASSEMBLY PLANT.

Canton, Jan. 4.

The vanguards of the 60th Divi- sion, under General Tsoi Ting-kai, which captured Kweiping on the 2nd inst., are now tacking Kwei- holen. The troops of the 59th, Everything is in readiness for 62nd and 63rd Division, under the annual ball of the Hongkong Generals Yu Hon-mou, Heung St. George's Society, which is Hon-ping and Li Yang-king, have being held to-night. For the first been instructed to push towards) time, the event takes place at Pinglo, ho as to co-operata with the Kowloon, the Peninsula Hotel beth Army Route to attack Liuchow. ing the venue, H.E. the Governor and Laly Clementi are to be

present,

Tasteful Decorations,

or-

MONDAY. JANUARY

ARGUMENT OVER A SEARCH.

CHINESE CHARGED WITH ABUSING CONSTABLE.

1930.

"RED" GOVERNMENT DENOUNCED.

PLUNDERING AND MURDER IN KWANGSI.

RUNNING FOR A BUS. GEN. LUF'S MANIFESTO.

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Singapore, Dec. 28. An elderly Chinese from · Aus- The Singapore Municipal Com-tralia, Edward Chung, described missioners yesterday decided to as a rivet tester, appeared before allow the Ford Motor Company Mr. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon of Malaya to use the Pacific Trad- Magistracy this morning on ing Company alte at Tanjong charge of using abusive language Katong situated between Katong towards un Indian constable in Park and the Swimming Clüb, for Ma Tau Wal, Hunghom. a motor-car assembly plant.

The Indian, in evidence, said he stopped the defendant, who was carrying two parcels and was run ning. He intimated that he want ed to search the parcels, but defendant, objected and abused him,

"Kwangel is unfortunate to

The following is a translation of a manifesto issued by General Lul Woon-yim who has accepted the appointment from the Central Government as Chairman of the Kwangsi Political Council: have been repeatedly visited by the havoc of war. A month ago when I Woon Yim, was lying ill at Luk-chuen, Wong Shiu-hung and Pak Sung-hi secretly returned to instigate my soldiers to take up arms. Under the pretext of pro- tecting the Party and saving the Defendunt told the Court that nation, they indulged themselves The ambition of he had made some purchases and in civil wars, denied that he used abusive lan-Yu Chok-pak did not vanish after was running to catch a bus. He the two robels Li Ming-shul and

they had been driven out from His Worshiu said the Police had | Nanning. They led their to search people. The defendant remnants to join the bandits. might have had arms in the They helped the tyrant to perpe- parcels, or what he was carrying trate his cruel deeds and to stir. might have been stolen roperty,

up a storm with the result that the Defendant repeated his denials, souls of Kwangsi again suffered the bitterness of war and the Christian and did not swear at brethren of the two Kwangs people.

fought among themselves within the same household.

gunge.

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defendant was objectionable at It was stated by the Police that the Station. He would have been arguing with the Inspector. given a chance, but he persisted in

The proposed factory will have a capacity of about 10,000 vehicles a year, and will supply Malaya, The order for a general offen- Slam and the Dutch indica. The sive on Liuchow to be issued on pier at this site will be used for the oth" inst will be by three landing materials and shipping While of course, other parts of the routes:--General Tan Tao-yuan of cars. Between $500,000 and $1,- hotel have been placed at the dis-the 50th Division to lend the Cen-000,000 will be required for capital posal of the Society, an effort has tral column; General Hsu. Heung- expenditure, from 300 to 400 men been made to centralise the Ball cheung of the 3rd Independent will be employed, and about $60,- on the sixth floor. Here the Roof Brigade, the right; and General 000 4 month will be spent in Garden and the Rose Room, have Mao Beng-wen, of the 8th Divi-wages, local purchase of supplies. been taken over, while the kilehen on that for the converted ston, the left. The 6th Army and the purchase of Municipal into a temporary bur. The

Route HQ, were removed on the light, water and power.

The same site was refused to dinary bar on the sixth floor will 2nd inst to Sun-tao to facilitate

the General Motors Corporation be utilised as a Bght refreshnient the operations. QufTet.

As the Canton forces are push. three years ago, and this come remarked that he was

pany now have their assembly ing forward along the upper West

plant at Tandjong Priok, Java. River, Gamer Chan Chai-tong ho wired to

During yesterday's discussion Commander Lam Sze- the Municipal President, M. R. J. A tasteful note characterises the decorations in the ballrooms. Atching, of the Kwangtung Gendar Farrer, read a letter from the Ford the head of the Rose Room is to merie, to transfer the 2nd Com Company agreeing not to be" found the official duie, above any of the Kwangtung Gendar engines before 7 am, and after test which the handsome crest of the merie to Wuchow to maintain 5 p.m. unless special permission Society is reared."- This is a peace and order there.

was obtained, and also giving striking picture of St. George President Chiang Kai-shek has other guarantees as to the feed- flanked by the red crosses of the sent Mr. Koo Ying-fun, the Chiefing and housing of employees and Patron Saint of England. About Secretury of the National Govern- the enclosure of the property. the room are lined the conts of ment, to Canton to record recogni- arms of English cities, while tion to the troops of the 6th and application that severe trade de-been occasioned."

It was argued in favour of the national Пакн are effectively 8th Army Route, for their success pression and consequent "unem- draped around the walls. A in repelling the Kwangsi invaders ployment exists ly Singapore, and similar modest, yet tasteful, during the recent war-Canton that the proper boundary, of the scheme of decoration is observed News Agency." in the supper room,

Tanjong Rhu industrial area is Fort Rond and a line drawn there from to the set. On the other hand, opponents of the scheme contended that Katong is a resi- dential area, and that as a result of the Commissioner's refusal of the General Motors application people have been encouraged to build there.

Ample provision has been made for clank rooms for the large crowd which will attend. Ladien will find a cloak room and atten- dants on the first floor, while gentlemen guests have cloak rooms on the first floor and

on the ground floor.

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In all, the Hon. Mr. W. E, L. Shenton is to be congratulated, as President of the Society, on the efforia of his Committee and him. self to make the ball a thorough

success.

For dancing, partners are asked to meet either in the Rose Roony or the Roof Garden, the old system of meeting under letters of the alphabet having been abandoned, It is hoped that all present will make an effort to prevent undue congestion in the entrance be tween the two ballrooms.

The Lancers,..

For the which the Ball opens, the official kets will be:

State Lancers, with

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FANLING GOLF.

QUALIFIERS IN JUNIOR

CHAMPIONSHIP.

In the Junior Championship at Fanling yosterday, the following qualified;

88.-G. E. Costello,

89.-H. Hampton and W. S. Jillier.

90.-A. D. Humphreys, S. T Butlin and A. O. Brawn.

91 T. S. Whyte Smith, G. Davidson, R. A. Campbell and 17. A. Lammert.

The following with scares of 94, play off for 16th place on Sunday next:-J. P. Warren, T. C. Monaghan, C. W. Sewell, Major Beamish, II. Spicer and J. Harron,

New Year Meeting,

;

MYSTERIOUS LOSS OF

DIAMONDS.

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that he was a merchant dealing in diamonds and pearls.

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they were all registered. In all 19 parcels were shipped and the con- signment with which they wore concerned was shipment No. 15.

Package Delivered.

His Worship pointed out that to convict the defendant, he would have to hold that the language he had used would create a breach of the peace. He did not think that a breach of the pence would have

recently fled on account of being "Although the rebel Yu has

driven to his wits end, he is still holding the Che Kiang and Yaw Klang (the Lungchow and Posch Rivers). Under the assumed name of Cheung Chino, he estab lished a Soviet Government at Porch and Lungehow, destroyed the portrait of the late President, and forced the people to enroll Addressing defendant, his Wor-their namics 38 Gommunista. shin said that he must understand This is something that no body in very clearly that if a moliceman the world dares to do. Those who wanted to search him he would dare to defy his order are liable to, have to allow it. He must not use belug burned to death. He mude bad language,

use of the peasants and soldiers.to oppress the innocent people, order- ed for the destruction of title deeds and promissory notes, and for the removal of boundary stones of rice fields in order to carry out Communism in the land and coun- tenanced his Red soldiers to abuse the fair sex. Plundering and looling are the order of the day.

His Worshin pointed out that defendant had been very anxious to argue the point at the Police Station.

The defendant replied that the Police accused him of being drunk and he had merely answered the Inspector.

His Worship cantioned the de- fendant.

re-

"Lungchow and Nar Po which are commercial centres situated on the Cho Kiang and Yaw Kiang THE FEDERAL BANK.the other by the Red Army. respectively, were looted one after

Wealthy towns and cities are duced to heaps of ruins. It is piteous to see the slaughtering. burning, kidnapping and plunder. ing committed by the Reds wherever they go. Anyone who hag but a little sense cannot re- frain from getting furlous over such a state of affairs, If this brute is not killed, no-one can sur- vive."

TO FOLLOW A BRITISH

- PRACTICE.

New York, Jan, 4 Reservo

"Bank, adopting a pra. lee long followed by the Bank of England, has de- elded to issue a daily latement of bullion movements instead of the former weekly reports.

SHAMEEN FOOTBALL

LEAGUE.

SEAMEW SECURES EASY VICTORY.

Shameen, Jan. 4. H.M.S. Seamew defeated H.M.S. Moth by 5 goals to I in the return, match in the Shameen Football League yesterday afternoon. In ing of the season in October, the the first match, played at the open. Scamew defeated the Moth by 5 goals to nil.

Bradley.

921. S. MacLaren and C. H.

Mr. Kornitzer told the Bank that 93.-E. Des Voeux, J. D. Thom-her would be receiving registered

The Federal parcels from Antwerp from time. son and J. Smith.

to time which would be addressed to the Bank. The Bank raised no objection and agreed to receive such registered parcels. In

"Being a military man, how can which turned out to be a fairly addition to opening an account,

bolerate to see my countrymen, It is announced that the gross elders, brothers and sisters being President's Sot:-Lady Waistell and the President; Mrs. Shenton

healthy one, Mr. Korsitzer also put earnings of the twelve Federal trampled upon under the iron and 11.E: "Vice Admiral Sir A, K.

Reserve Banks The results of the above are through a considerable, amount of

during 1929 hoofs of the Red Army? I am Waistoll, K.C.B.; Mrs. Southern

Follows:

telegraphie

business amounted to $70,355,000, an in-willing to lead my men to rescue transfer. Fund HE Major-General SandH-

Open Medal Round.-W. S. when remitting to Mr. Goldberg crease of about $6,900,000 as com- my countrymen, and to relieve the lands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O.; Mrs. Itillier, 89-17-72, wins,

Other proveeds on the sales of diamonds,pared with 1928,--Ruutern Améri-Party and antion of their traitor.. Hallifax and Hon. Mr. W. T. scores:-Capt. Bloxham, 77-1 He put through something like an Service.

It is hopied that my brethren Southorn,

73: Lieut. Alexander, 79-5-:74;| $180,000 worth of such transfers

within this country, and my com- Vice-President's Set-Mrs. A. D. Humphreys, 85-11-74; and between the time of the

rades abroad will join me in my Creasy and the Vice-President; 1 5. Dodwell, 80--5--76; J. S. opening of the account and the called at the Bank on November campaign against the 'Reds and in Mrs. T. E. Pearce and Commodore Laclaren 87-1176; W. C. loss, the account was increased to 20, 1922, approximately 15 weeks restoring peace to the country. R. A, S. 11, C.B.E., Mrs. J. R. Shields, 87-11--76. There were as much as a quarter of a million after the parcel had been deliver-Then It will be benevolent to the Wood and Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax. 26 entries.

stollars. Mr. Jenkin commented to, the Bank, where he saw M.Province, the Party and the coun- C.M.G., C.B.E.; Mrs. Jucks and Mr.

Bogey Paol.—Capt. Bloxhum that that account would have been Marsot, and other people. Atry'as well." C. G. Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E.

(4) and L. R. Andrewes (5); two of some material beneft to the local Post Office official produced up. tie and divide.. Other scores: Bank,

the receipt signed by the Bank Official Supper, Party.

Lieut, Alexander. 1 up; L.G. S. Mr. Jenkin thought it would be- and the signature was identifed The official supper party will Dodwell (5), A. D. Humphreys dant Bank knew Mr. Kornitzer wrote it.

Dodwell. (5), all square: L. G. S. come quite clear that the defen- by M. Marsot and by the man who form in the lounge on the first (11), G. E. Contello (13), W. C. floor immediately after the eighth Shields (11), 1 down; J. S. Mac-the packages from Antwerp con- was a diamond merchant and that

M, Marsot took up the position dance. It will be composed of the Laren (11), 2 down. There were tained valuables, especially as

that Mr Kornitzer must have had following:-The President and GG entries.

the package but this he denied Lady Clementi; H.E. the Governor The Mixed Foursomes (Medal)

and when the receipts were pre- duced it was found that there was and Mrs, Shenton; the Vice-Pre- Competition attracted only six sident and Lady Waistell; H. Epairs and is cancelled.

no receipt frem Mr. Kornitzer for Vice-Admiral, Sir A. K. Waistell,

shipment No. 15. K.C.B.. and Mrs. T. E. Pearce; H.E. Major-General Sandilands, Sir H. E. Polluck, K.C., Messrs. T. E.

Commotion nt. Bank. There was C.B., C.M.G.. D.S.O., and Mrs. Pearce, G. C. Moxon, H. R. B. Han- cable of shipments and called at motion and consternation at the

Mr. Kornitzer was advised by

considerable com- Southorn: His Honour Sir Hy cock, W. A. Dowley, C. G. Alabaster, the Bank to collect them, insisting Bank, continued Mr. Jenkin, and Gollan, Kt. C.B.E., and Mrs. K.C., O.BE, and Lt. Col. L. G. Bird,, Hynes: Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn D.S.O., 0.B.E.

on giving a receipt for each Marsot asked Mr. Kornitzer and Mrs. Hallifax; Hon. Sir

Decoration:-Messrs. W. A. Cornell parcel handed to him.

to call again in two days. He did

In yesterday's game the Seamew Joseph Kemp, K.C., C.B.E., and

(Chairman), E. Cock, M.B.E., L. J. The Bank had a receipt for and learned that nothing had had the better of the game from Mrs. Creasy: Commodore R. A. S.

Davies and Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, each parcel diven to Mr. Koeniteen found in the search. Mr. the start and practically through-

Kornitzer suggested Hill, C.B.E., and Mrs. L. G. Bird,

that the out the whole time of play they Chieftain of St. Andrew's Society L. Duwbiggin (Chairman), 6. Balmer and there were now eight exhibit-Police be informed but M. Marsot controlled the field. The score

Music and Dancing:-Messrs H. B. zer, but some had been lost and Mra, Bellamy; Hon. Mr. E. R. Johnson, and T. H. King,

ed. A book-keeper at Antwerpdid not tell Mr, Kornitzer what

hesitated about. such a step. He was 3-1 at half time. Hallifax C.M.G. and Mrs. E. Cloak Room: Messrs. S. J. Jor. on June 1, 1922, Bent shipment Cock: Hon. Afr. H. T. Creasy, tuin, M.C, (Chairman), F. J. Shervell, No. 15 from Antwerp and obtain-steps he was going to take. The C.B.E... and Mrs. Owen Hughes and G. G. Wood.

ed a receipt from the Post Office result was that the parcel was Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes and Mrs. M.C. (Chairman), Hon. Mr. E. Rusual practice he advised Mr.

Card Roun--Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy; at Antwerp. In the course

not found and therefore could not be delivered, Ferguson; Hon. Sir Shou-8031 Hallifax, C.M.G., C.B.F., Messrs. Kornitzer of its despatch. Chow and Mrs, J. R. Wood: Mr. P. S. Cassidy, and A. G. Coppin

On the same day, Mr. Kornitzer #G, G, Alabaster, K.C., O.B.E., and Wines and Supper:-Messrs. W. A.

That parcel was, in fact, de- formally wrote to the Bank Mrs. Tratman; Lt.-Col. L. G. Bird, .Dowley (Chairman), A. P. Bungoy, livered

longthy letter setting out the to defendant Bank in history of the matter and the D.S.O., and Mrs. T. H. King; Mr. H. C. Shrubsole, V. C. Labrum, G... Hongkong on July 3, 1922, and a R.Hancock and Mrs. Beavis; Mr. Labrum, J. P. Robinson, D. Sherman, local Post Office receipt was sign letter on November 29, 1922.

Bank acknowledged receipt of the CG. Moxon and Mrs. Cassidy; J. Smith, and I. E. H. Oliver." ed for by the Bank, Lt. Col. C. H. Little, D.S.0, and

Mr. Kernitzer called at about Mrs.. Steele Perkins Very Rev.

the time he expected the parcel· Denn Swann, D.8.C., und," Mra."

to arrive but was told by the Bank To emphasise the fact that the Jacks: Wing Commander Steele The General Committee of the that there was nothing for him. Bank must have known what the Perkins, O.B.E., and Mrs. Labrum, Society is as follows:

He called again, a few days later parcels contained; Mr. Jenkin said Mr. H. B. L. Dowbiggin and Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton (Pre- with a similar result. Shortly that on the occasion of an early Mrs. Shovell; Mr. E. Cock and sident), Mr. T. E. Pearce (Vice-Pre. after that he received shipment shipment, the secretary of the Tarantula Mrs. Cornell: Mr. L. C. F tident), Hon. Sir H, E. Pollock, KC., No. 16 and expressed surprise that Bank pointed out to Mr. Kornitzer Sekmew

G. C. Moxon, H. R. B. Han it should have arrived before No. that apparently some of the seals

Moorhen Bellamy and Miss Johnson: Mr. cock, W. A. Dowley. C. G. Alabaster, 15. He asked the Bank to search had been tampered with. To

Moth Bulmer Johnson and Mise Han-K.C., O.B.E., and Lleat. Col. L. G. for the other parcel but they in- make sure that the contents were Shameen cock: Mr. S. T. Butlin and Mrs. Bird, D.S.O. O.D.E., (Past Frost-formed him that they had nothing. all right, Mr. Kornitzer onened the "Jordain:~

dents), Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E., Meaars, L. 6. F Bellamy, M.C.. A:

'package. The secretary was.in- The Sub-Committees, P. Bungey, E. Cock, M.1.8., W, A.

terested in the diamonds, and ask Cornell, L. J. Davies, H. B. L. Dow Mr. Kornitzer caused investiga-ed Mr. Kornitzer to let the mant The sub-committees who have biggin, C Rulmez Johnson, S. J. Jor- tions to be made at Antwerp and ger see, the unest stones, which been responsible for the arrange dain, M.C., T, H. King, V. C. Labrum, it was ascertained that the parcel Mr. Kornitzer did. They went ments for the ball are as follows: Shervell, S. T. Butlin (Hoa Se had been duly delivered in Hong- Into M, Marset's room where the

Invitation and Reception: Hon. Mr. Cretary) and C. P. Marcel (Hon: kong on July 4, 1922, new stones were displayed, W. E. L. Shenton (Chairman), Hon. Treasurer).

As a result Mr. Kornitzer again The case is proceeding.

C.B.E.

Hon Treasurer:-Mr. C. P. Marcel, Hon. Secretary:-Mr. S. T. Batin.

General Committee.

No Receipt.

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of

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Bank's Knowledge.

Hodgkinson, the centre-forward, scored for H.M.S. Moth; whilst the Seamew's goals were netted by Cunningham, Goodman, Cardy (2), and Mitchell. The teams were:

H.M.S. Seamew.Chapman; Cass, Horn; Meacham, Goodman, Grimsdell; Mitchell, Cunningham, Cardy, Nash and Smith.

H.MS. Moth.-Cleverly; Win- cup, Dewey; Freeman, Denstone. Gold; Shawyer, Bates, Hodgkinson, Biles and Morey. X

This makes the present standing of the League as follows:

Goale

Cicala

P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts.

7 4 12.140 10 04/1 1:18 5 0

8 2 5 1 12 25 6

7. 24 16 18 5

STYLE

Style distinction in GLYN & Co's, SOFT FELT HATS is achieved by insisting that only fur of the finest Quality is used, correct Contour and expert Workmanship.

In these NEW SEASON'S HATS this distinc- tion is fully emphasised both in the smart dressy hat with the bound edge or with the snap brim, with is very popular just now.

Both styles are on show from $1350 each and inspection, is invited by, the

Wm.

Sole "Agents:

Powell,

10, Ice House Street.

Ltd.

Majestic

TO-DAY ONLY. at 2.90, 5.30, 7.20 & 9.20. p.m.

DOUBLE ATTRACTION PROGRAM.

LADIES

With

DORIS KENYON LLOYD HUGHES LOUISE FAZENDA

م عن بعد

A Frolic of Fun, and

Frivolity.

A six million dollar

heiress in search of a husband.

PLAY

First National Pictures

Also at 5.30, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m. performances. SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION.

"The High Steppers"

A company of Talented Vaudeville Stara in popular songs, snappy dances and funny comedy sketchen,

TRAM CARS BOMBED,

POLICE ORDENED TO SHOOT: TO KILL

New Orleans, Juni,4,5

A young man giving the name

SMART INSPECTOR.

· RECOGNISES WANTED MAN

WIN PARIS,

London, Jun, 4.

Francis Lorang, chairman of the

of Vincent Vineza has been arrest Bluebird petrol companies, whose ed on a charge of throwing bombs failure, caused a sensation, in the ut tramcare during the six months city last May, was recognised sitting 4.2 20:117old tram strike. Three trama stride a pig on a merry-go-round 4 1 2 1 44, 8 have been bombed since Now in the Montmartre district of Our Own Correspondent. Year's Day and twenty dynamited Paris

since the beginning of the strike.

The Chief of Police has issued had only seen his once before BBA He was seen by an Inspector who Vatican City, Jan. 4. drastic orders in connexion with that months ago. When the merry- Gasparri, has resigned owing to the Police to "shoot to kill the entity. He was arrested por

The Secretary of State, Signor the outrages and has instructed go-round stopped Lorang, admitted health. He will be succeeded necessary, but at all costs get the warrant satred in London month. by Cardinal Pacelli, former Nuncio at Berlin Reuter,

men who dynamite the frame ago. He is a native of Luxem Reuters American Service

bourg-Reuter.