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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

CINEMA COMPANY

PROJECT.

STOPPED BY DEATH OF MR. LEE HYSAN.

EXECUTRIX CLAIMS.

A scheme for the formation of a new Company for the production of cinematograph films which did not come to fruition, owing the death of Mr. Lee Hysan on April ́-30, 1928, had a sequel in the Supreme

before Court this morning

the Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp) when an action was commenced by the executrix of the estate to recover an advance of $6.000. Plaintiff was Wong Lan-fong. No. 74, Kennedy Road, Hongkong who sued Lai Pak-hoi. No. 35, Lee Garden Street. She claimed, as executrix of the late Hysan's estate, the sum of $6,300 as money lent to defendant by the late Mr. Les Hysan.

Mr.

Lee

In her statement of claim, plaintiff Suye that defendant formerly resided at No. 35, Lee Garden Street, but is now absent from the Colony and his where. about are unknown. Of the money de- claimed, $5,000 was paid to fendant on December 6, 1927, and $1,000 on January 12, 1928, for a -consideration which failed.

Mency Advanced.

The statement continues that about the month of December, 1927; the late Mr. Lee Hysan pro- visionally arranged with defendant for the formation of a Company cinemato- for the production of graph films. Defendant was to provide certain apparatus. which the Company was to purchase for the price of $25,000 by the issue of shares. Defendant required an advance of $5,000 for the purpose of releasing the apparatus from a certain claim and the late Mr. Lee the Hysan accordingly advanced money for that purpose. The ap- paratus was delivered into the custody of the late Mr. Lee Hysan pending the formation of the pro- posed company.

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Plaintiff's statement goes on to say that M, Lee Hysan died on April 30, 1928, whereby the scheme for the formation of the proposed Company came to end, the sum of $6,000 became payable by defendant to the estate of deceased and the apparatus be- came returnable by the estate to defendant.

It

Not Repaid.

was subsequently arranged between defendant and Mr. Lee Hylap, No. 82, Percival Street, de- ceased's brother, aeting on behalf of plaintiff, that the $6,000 should be repayable on demand and that pending payment the apparatus should be held as security.

Plaintiff states that she has de- manded repayment of the money and is ready and willing to re-de- liver the apparatus against such payment but defendant has failed to repay the money or any part of it.

Plaintiff claims (1) judgment against defendant for $6,000, (2) execution against the property, of defendant which has been attached under a writ of foreign attachment issued on April 7, 1930, (3) costs and (4) any other relief.

Defendant Absent.

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1930..

MORE WARFARE RICE SHORTAGE IN

CANTON. IN NORTH.

KUOMINCHUN AIM AT

HSUCHOW.

ELECTRIC WIRES IN DEFENCE AT TANGSHAN.

MUCH ACTIVITY,

Shanghai, May 7: The simultaneous outbreak of hostilities between the Nation- alist and anti-Nationalist forces at Tangshan, Kweiteh, Pochow, in northern Anhui, and along the Lung-Hai Railway, are re ported from the Nationalist Headquarters at Hsuchow, lead- ing to the belief that the Kuo- minchun Army has decided to adopt the offensive along the Lung-Hai Railway, with chow as its first objective.

Heavy Casualties.

POSITION BECOMING VERY SERIOUS.

PIRATE ACTIVITY.

Canton, May 7.

The shortage of rice in Canton is now assuming a serious aspect and the prices. continue to spar upwards.. There is no. rice coming in from Cheklang, and the crops in the West River district of Kwangtung are bad.

To make matters worse,

no

suppiles have been received for ten days from the East River dis tricts, where the activities. of pirates and bandits have stopped all river traffic and transport for Canton. There are certain stocks, by no means large, ready for ship- ment to Canton from the East River District, but the farmers and merchants are not at present willing to risk sending it through,

large number of rice carrying of pirates around Waichow in the Hau-Junks having fallen into the hands

last few days.

Some 4,000 piculs are expected here from the West River within a couple of days, but this merely

Live wires and strong fortifica. tions, erected under the super-represents a drop in the ocean. vision of German military experts, were employed by the Nationalist Army in defending Tangshan along the Lang-Ha Railway near Kweiteh.

Prices have now increased by approximately 30%.

An association has been formed by prominent merchants, backed by the Kwangtong Provincial Government and by the various The Kuominchun forces unter!

Cantonese Chambers of Com- Wan Shun-choi -com- merce, to deal with the emergency. General

the against attacks menced

It is understood that this Asso- Nationalists at Tangshan yester-ciation has already taken steps to day morning, with the assistance charter vessels to bring in large The quantities of rice from French of machine-gun sectio.is. desperate onslaughts of the Kut-Indo-China and from Slam. It is of no avail the intention of the Association minchun troops were

classes.

It is understood that the shortage is almost as great all over China, bad business, the fall of silver and the civil wars being the main factors responsible for the crisis.

on account of the live wires into place this rice in on the market the Nationalist trenches, resulting at cost price in order to relieve of the Kuominchun the shortage amongst the poorest in many soldiers being electrocuted,

In the evening, new tactics were adapted by the Nationalist forces, who took the offensive in attacks on the Kouminchun troops from two directions. Messages from the Nationalist Headquarters at Hsuchow say that last evening the Nationalist forces met with con- siderable

success and captured much of the military equipment left by the retreating Kuominchun forces at Tangshan.

Precarious Position.

A precarious and tense situation is existing in Northern Anhui, where the Kuominchun forces are plan to massing at Pochow in attack Pangfow, which is important position on the Tientsin- Pukow Railway.

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The Kuominchun concentration at Poochow and the outbreak of between the minor skirmishes Nationalist and Kuominchun forces near Pangfow has caused considerable apprehension among the Nationalist Commanders at Hauchon, who find that they can- the Hsuchow not spare any of troops to relieve Panglow or Pechow.

In this connexion, parts of the 3rd and 8th Nationalist Divisions in Northern Anhui have been com- missioned to return to Pangfow immediately in anticipation of a Kuominchun attack from Pochow. In view of the activities of the Nationalist aeroplanes. Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang has established has a big aerodrome near Tangshan, was where severe battles between the de-opposing armies are expected mo- was mentarily,

Statistics issued by the Bureau of Pablic Safety show that in Canton alone during January and February of this year close on 500 shops and firms closed down, mainly due to bad business and failures,

The prolonged war operations on the frontiers of. Kwangtung and throughout the Province of Kwangsi is another responsible factor in the present crisis.

The only rellef in sight at present are the shipments from Indo-China and Siam and it is to be hoped that these will be auf- ficient in quantity to really in- Ruence the market here and re- lieve the shortage.

ALLEGED FORGED

RECEIPT.

PLUMBING ACCOUNT PAID TO THIRD PARTY.

Unable to collect the balance on a bill, the Yuen Hing Plumbing Company, through its manager, Kwong Chung, has made a state- ment to the Police suggesting fraud by a third party,

man,

It was stated that through the intermediary of a certain known to both parties, the firm was introduced to Lee Wing Ho. the agent or owner of a block of buildings at Shanghai Street, Yaumati, and a contract was ar- ranged for plumbing, with a preli- minary payment on account by Mr. Lee of $100.

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No statement of defence been filed and when the case called in Court this morning fendant was absent and he not represented.

The Shansi Headquarters at Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Talyuanfu have sent ten, acro- Mr. C. E. H. Beavis, of Messrs. planes to Anhui to assist the Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for Kuomiñchun Army along the plaintiff, but at the outset of the Lung-Hai Rallway.

When Kwong Chung called on case his Lordship raised

The critical situation in the Lee at No. 19, Chung Sau Street technical point on question of North is reflected by a Nanking West, yesterday, with the view to date. and, after sonte discussion, order instructing part of the collecting the balance on the bill, Mr. Jenkin said he would issue a Garrisons in Greater Shanghai the latter informed him that it new writ. He pointed out it was! unfortunate as the errer did not under the 5th Nationalist Division had already been paid to the man lie with his solicitors, but rather (commanded by General Hsiung whe introduced them, at the same Shih-hui) to leave for Hsuchow.

time producing a receipt bearing with the Court officials.

Kwong Chung's name. The case was adjourned sino die,

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Chiang, Leaves, Special trains have been com- missioned to be in readiness at Hsiakwan for the departure of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and the 2nd Nationalist Artillery Regi- ment for HBuchow to-morrow.

Marshal Chiang will personally supervise the Nationalist defences at Hauchow, after which he will Sydney, May 7.

visit districts in Shantung which The reported decision to start an are likely to be invaded by the extension of the Dutch Indies air Kuominchun-Shanal allies. Artil- line is denied by the Dutch Consullery will be stationed at Hsuchow, General,

On the Eve of War,

DEFINITE DECISION NOT YET TAKEN,

Interviewed by Reuter "he said the question was still being consi- dered. Reuter.

Nanking, May 7 On the eye of their departure [It was reported on May 5 that the Dutch Indies Line was to be for the Lungbai front, the officers extended to Australia making it of the newly organised first train- possible for Australians to reach Holland via Java in thirteen days.]

OVERCAST.

Kwong Chung now informs the Police that the receipt was forged and that the man had had no ́au- thority from him to receive pay- ment..

The Police are making enquiries.)

After living in Bermondsey for more than seventy years, where he was Medical Officer of Health for wenty-five years, Dr. John Dixon died at his house in Jamaica-road, Bermondsey, in his ninety-eigth year,

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Yen and Feng Meet,

Shanghai, May 7.

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It is reported that Yen Hal-shan ing division were given a dinner left Chengchow for Shihkiachwang by Chindg Kai-shek, the guests on Monday evening after a two- Including Messrs. Hp Han-min-and day, conference with Feng Yu- T. V. Soong and Madame Chiang halang, at which it was decided that Kai-shek. The latter presented Feng Yu-halang should attempt to gifts to each officer.

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The proposed regime will be a the south of Tokyo. Depressions have formed over North China and rank, while cash awards will be sub-committee of seven consisting Wang Ching wei, Li Chung-yen, East winds, moderate; generally Handbills announcing these regula Hsu, Chung-chi and two others Indo-China. The local forecast is: granted his soldiers individually of Yen Hel-shan, Feng Yu-halang, overcast, with rain.

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