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BRITISH EMPIRE CONFERENCE.

(Continued from Page 1.) monwealth of Nations in world Affairs.

Much To Be Done..

Commonwealth co-operation, the Government would be ready to do

New Zealand's Attitude.

their

THE HONGKONG

CINEMA NOTES.

GILBERT COMING TO THE,

QUEEN'S THEATRE.

-30

all-talking

TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1930.

adaption of Lyof Tolstoi's drama,

"Redemption." The Living Corpse." will open on Friday at the Queen's Theatre with John Gilbert in the starring role and Renee Adoree, Conrad Nagel,

In this

NEW BUILDINGS IN LONDON..

REBUILDING THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

PROGRESS OF WORK

OBITUARY.

CAPT. T. A. MITCHELL OF JARDINE'S.

News was received from Lon- don yesterday of the death of Capt. Thomas Alexander Mitchell, who was with Messrs. Jardine, | Matheson & Co., Ltd., from 1891 to 1922, a total of 31 years. He was formerly master of the s.s. оп the Nam Sang, which was Calcutta-Hongkong run.

DISEIZOEIDE

V

Quality Tells i POWELL'S TIES

are reflected in the Mirror of Fashion.

Wm. POWELL Ltd. 10, Ice House Stroot.

its part. Australla hoped to receive from Britain a treaty identical in Three Great Steps.

fact, if not in method, to that which she had already afforded "Since 1926 I think we may point Britain through preferential tariffs, to three great, steps which we have and which she was prepared to Eleanor Boardman and Claire Me-

It is understood that the por taken together to this end. First, afforded in even greater measure. the alganture of the Paris Peace

Dowell in important support parts. tions of the Bank of England now Pact has recorded the plemn as-

The Russian work, which achiev-being reconstructed will probably sent of the chief countries of theį The New Zealand Premier, Mr.ed considerable success on the be ready for occupation in May,

Born 67 years ago, the late world to the principle that war. Forbes, said there would be disap-American stage with John Barry 1982, It will be three years later shall no longer be used as an in- pointment throughout the Common- more and more recently with the before the whole work of rebuild-Capt. Mitchell was for some con- strument of national policy, and wealth if the Conference did not German actor, Alexauder. Moissi, ing, which began in 1927, will be siderable time an officer of sailing vessels, including the Centurion, that the settlement of disputes shall reach an agreement on some con- was prepared for screen purposes by completed.

During the last weeks of August of which clipper he was Chief only be sought by pacifle means. clusive and effective economic policy Dorothy Farnum with dialogue by

"We have since co-operated in" to their common benefit, or, at

Edwin Justus Mayer.. The direc the finishing touches have been Officer for a period of 18 months. taking a long step towards the cs- least, definite steps towards a tion was handled by Fred Niblo, given to the front in Thread He joined the Indo-China Steam tablishment of arbitration as a pro- creasing intèr-imperial trade.

who will be remembered as the needle-streat; its most prominent Navigation Company in August, Regarding the

creator of "Ben-Hur," per means of settling, disputes, by

and who feature is an imposing array of 1891, as Third Officer and gradu- constitutional

appear to rise ally gained promotion until he signing the Optional Clause. Fur- pledges between the members of guided the steps of Greta Garbo pillars, which ther, in pursuit of the limitation of the British Commonwealth, Min her first American production, naturally from the original two was given command of one of the

storeyed front. The East block Company's vessels. After thirty-NECKWEAR armaments as a method of prevent- Forbes said New Zealanders had "The Torrent." fag war, we have this year joined felt that at all times in recent Information is that the picture is is not so far advanced; but the one years of faithful service, the concrete facing has already been late Capt. Mitchell retired on pen- in signing the London Naval years they had had ample fields one of the most expensive to come Treaty..

and scope for their nation out of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer applied up to the fifth floor, and sion in October 1922 and returned {aspirations. He hoped all ques-studios, the lavish scenes necessita- the simple lines of the building, to England.

The late master leaves a widow tions regarding the status of the ting construction of mammoth sets relieved at intervals by, spacious

détail balconies. is singularly pleasing and two children, all of whom respective members of the and a wealth of intimate "But there is much to be done in Commonwealth would be finally which, it is reported, follows to the

At present, however, work is were formerly residents of Cal- both fields by broadening the scope disposed of at the Conference, but smallest item aetual conditions of

being concentrated on the block cutta, Japan and Hongkong and of arbitration and by securing with its elimination another pro- pre-war Russia in which cra the facing Lothbury.

to them the deepest sympathy fuller and more general limita-

will be extended in their bereave- tion of armaments. Let

blem of even higher importance locale of the story is laid. would arise. In the Common connexion it is said that Mrs. Na-

ment, be quite frank on this matter. The strength of armaments in wealth of six equal partners talie Bucknall, M-G-M research ex- the world to-day, and the general differing in history and situation, pert, spent several months in in-

and of different unwillingness. of Governments to influences,

centrifugal vestigating Russian characteris. association ties of that period in an effort to advance the cause of secured peace might be weakened in the absence gain realistic atmosphere and that by a reduction of military material, of a common policy in essential true Russian feeling was further unless checked must soon lead to a matters. New Zealand hoped the insured through the services of Almises. new race in Bir armaments, to Governments at the Conference exander Tolubof. Moscow archi- which most of the nations cannot would divert their attention from teet, who supervised construction of be indifferent. Should a calamity status to co-operation.

interiors. happen, it will not be the fault of, our Commonwealth, which, both by tion, the Maharajah of Bikaner,

The head of the Indian delega- Money and Love Tempt Detective precept and example, has shown the declared that the Princes and if he would leave them alone. The sincerity of its devotion to peace. subjects of the Indian States re- I am sure that in our discussions affirmed their loyalty to the King-girl he was mad about offered him we shall be able to find common Emperor, and, with the bulk of her love if he would throw away ground for acting in harmony in the people of British India, were his detective badge, turn against pursuit of these aspects.

desirous at heart that their cou world crooks. It was wealth and society, and join with the under- try should enjoy an honourable place in the Commonwealth.the love he wanted more than any- British Wireless.

thing else against honotir. George Bancroft, as detective Lieutenant

Cleaning Royal Exchange. Two-Gun Nolan has, that decision During the past month, work Drag Net" the was begun on refurnishing the to make in "The

At Caroline Hill yesterday, the Paramount picture now showing at front of the Royal Exchange. Somersets 'defeated South China the Majestic Theatre, Kowloon. Scaffolding was erected, and the by three goals to one in a friendly The choice he makes and the terri- capitals of the pillars thoroughly football match. The losers were fic dangers he encounters in ad- cleaned. After this they will be not at full strength. Prior to this hering to his decision are pictured (enclosed in wire netting, to pre-game, the juniors met, Somersets in thrilling fashion in this pulse vent damage from the large num-winning by the odd goal in three. quickening melodrama of crooks of the underworld..

the ber of pigeons which make the At the Stadium, the Chinese Royal Exchange their home. This Athletic defeated the Police in a Josef von Sternberg, the man method has been successfully tried friendly, by four goals to one. we have to accommodate ourselves. magnitude of our problems, who directed that stirring nelo-in the case of several other build-

"Two essentials are required for build a good hope of overcoming drama "Underworld," and then re-ings similarly accted.

Referees' Meeting- our economic co-operation. First, then. there is the will to succeed and, accondly, a renewal of confidence in bad bout of pessimism that must ector of The Drag Net."

In "The Last Command" is the dir- spite of the propaganda of depres- be stopped. Our weakness lies in sion which has been so prevalent our psychology and not in in recent months. We require skill, material resources of P-Underworld." He is not the only practical measures of far-reachingportunities.

member of "The Drag Net" cast

Economic Issue,

"Now to the economic question. The whole world is suffering from

Other Points. acute depression of trade in which we also have' inevitably the mis- Other points from the speeches fortune to share. The problem. isjure cubled by Reuter as follows: one which cannot be solved by one Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, whose country alone. What we have to speech was brouleast, said the consider is, I suggest, what prac- Conference had opened in A tical means we can devise for help- splendid spirit. ing one another and thereby help The outlook in view of the ing world contacts and the internal world trade depression may seem industrial circumstances to which disquieting, but

seundness and not short-sighted

I hope our discussions will provide

the former".

Canadian View.

un the very

"We are all suffering from

Free

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a

They offered him $5,000 a month

peated another outstanding success

The only completed portion of the work is the cupola block in the North-East corner; this consists

During the whole of his 31 of an upper chamber and, beneath. a lofty lobby, which serves as a years with the Indo-China Steam right-of-way for the Bank's lorries; Navigation Company, Capt. Mit- these are thus enabled to load un chell proved himself to be a cap- disturbed inside the Bank pre-able and trustworthy officer and was highly respected by all who As far as possible building ma- knew him. He made a great many terials are introduced into the friends at the various ports at Bank by means of two gigantic which his vessel called. He was cranes, which stretch far out over a man of cheerful disposition and Bartholomew-lane and Lothbury. was a keen enthusiast for photo- This does away with the need for graphy, to which he devoted much men and lorries continually pass- of his spare time. ing in and out.

An elaborate system of brick walls and wooden partitions operations from the parts of the separates the area. of building Bank now in use.

LOCAL FOOTBALL.

THREE FRIENDLIES PLAYED YESTERDAY.-

The monthly meeting of the Re- ferees' Association will be held in the

George Banderoft, the star, will THE 3/15TH. PUNJABIS H.K.F.A. Offices, French Bank Build-

GOING HOME.

our be remembered as "Bull Weed" of

not

#

was

The Indian battalion to relieve

ing. at 5.30 p.m. to-day.

Club Teams for Saturday: The following teams have been selected to represent the Club on Saturday.

First Eleven v. China Athletic on the Club ground, kick-off 4.30 pa

Goldman,

Strange,

Screen, Wippson, Bisho McBride, Duncan, Wallington. Re serves Skinner, Strange.

Second Eleven v. Somerset Regt, at Sookunpoo, kick-off 3.30 p.m.-Wilson, Stoker, Potouloff, Hynes, Puncheon, Krilovsky, Fowler, Gray, King, Smith, Tavelen. Reserves. Deany, Hooper.

LIQUOR SEIZURE.

HOUSEHOLDERS FLEE ÁS RAID OCCURS.

"The result of the conference who played in "Underworld," how 3/9TH JAT REGIMENT COMING attractions with unknown reactions. would be a broadening of liberty ever. Evelyn Brent was the lead-

TO HONGKONG. and the Prime Ministers woulding woman in the picture and she take away a feeling that there is is the girl of "The Drag Net." Fred akindship and an advantage in Kohler a gang leader in the Sru. Bn. The 18th. Punjab The Prime Minister of Canada, linking us not by law or by force "Underworld" and has a similar Regt. during the present trooping Mr. R. D. Bennett, expressing but by a heartsworn friendship.role in this picture. William Po-season will be the 3rd. Bn. The the part of the 9th. Jat Regt. at present station- thanks for the generous welcome reverence for the finer inheritance well takes

ed at Santa Cruz. extended to him. said whatever of tradition, achievement in the crook's chieftain. might distinguish one Conference things of the soul and the imagina-

Mary Nolan's Career.

The new battalion will probably from anether, they were at lensttion of our place in history, won

Thousands of stage-struck girls arrive in Hongkong on board H/T about November 12, alike in the spirit of Empire, and kept.

"Trade," he added, "wil Never. in his view, had there been

have set out to conquer New York, Takada and comparatively few have suc and, after handing over the bar- presented for solution questions of keep our affections vital, but such urgency and of such far.vital affection will keep our trade ceeded in their ambitions. And of racks and duties, the Punjabis..

the latter, few have begun at as will embark for India in H/T reaching consequence to the ample."

Mr. Gillingham emphasised that early an age as Mary Nolan, the Talamba about four days later. economic welfare of the Empire as

The 3/9th. Jat Regiment is com- those which now arose.

in his view the recognition of the screen's exotic beauty, now appear posed of Jats from the Punjab "We meet at a time of industrial Irish

a Freeing in Universl's romantic drama,

and Queen's

Delhi, Musalman Rajputs depression, falling prices, slacken- sovereign state transcended all "Young Desire," at the

Theatre.

(Ranghars) and Punjabi Musal- He urged ing trade, diminishing revenue and other considerations.

Mary Nolan was just fourteen mans. It was first raised at Dina-

When Revenue Officers under of removing necessity rising unemployment. This situa-the

in years of age when she set out alone pore in 1823, being styled the 1st. Mr. II. A. Taylor, Acting Superin tion is worldwide. While Canada finally the last obstacles

for the wonderland of the big city. Bn. 33rd. Regiment of Bengal tendent of Imports and Exports, has faced the facts and, through harmonious and easy intercourse.

wine retailer's adequate employment of those Mr. Forbes, the New Zealand Her ambition was concerned with Native Infantry, but in 1824 the raided a natio

Regi-shop at 141, Third Street, West dancing. But fate had other plans title was changed to 65th. means within our own country has. Premier, hoped that the Govern

at that time. Her blonde beauty atment of B.N.I. Further changes Point, for dutable liquor, they we believe, provided a way out of ments concerned the present difficulties, my Canadian possible to divert attention from tracted the attention of an artist, in the designation of the battalion found that their visit had bee

and Miss Nolan became

were:-10th. Bengal Infantry, anticipated and the inmates had colleagues have now come to the status to cooperation.

10th. (Jat) Bengal Infantry in disappeared. tists' model. Conference.not only with a message| Mr. Scullin held it quite

She posed for many of the most. 1897, 10th. Jat Infantry in 1901, of affection and goodwill, but in the possible to reconcile the complete famous artists, taking a course at 10th. Jats in 1903, and, finally,

The premises were completely strong belief that by concerted and effective autonomy of the

deserted except for a bed-ridden

an The battalion is at present man, described as action of the whole we can advance Dominions with the unity of the dancing school meanwhile. Then the present title in 1923.

assistant her chance came, Arthur Hammer- the interests of all sections of the British Commonwealth as a whole, stein realized her possibilities for commanded by Lt. Col. J. G. cook, who was too ill to leave his Empire". At an appropriate stage but not if we attempt to dot everythe stage, and Miss Nolan entered

Leeky,

bed. He was unable to give any of the proceedings, he would de-"" and cross every "t".

information as to the whereabouts velop his considered view as to that] Mr. Benett reaffirmed his un-upon a musical comedy career.

of the retailer. She attained Hollywood notion scheme of co-operation which he be-changing conviction that no pro- lieved held the surest promise of blem was so complex that it could picture stardom by way of a career real and lasting advantage to all not be solved if they had faith and in Germany. She was starred in a number of important German pic- States of the Empire.

confidence in one another.

tures before she returned to Holly- General Hertzog dilated upon Australia and Preference.

the disastrous effects likely to wood, where she soon won a Uni- The Prime Minister of Australia, result from the British Govern-versal contract and stardom.

Her work in her first Universal

would

solve

find it

the

an ur-

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Two Chinese Revenue left on the premises, to await de- velopments, réported that no-one has turned up at the shop since. On September 30, the Telephone Company took away their installa tion.

Some 150 gallons of dutieble A Greek merchant named Chriso wine seized in the place were order-

Mr. J. II. Scullin, referring to the ment's proposed abolition of pre-starring picture, "Shanghai Lady.". work before the Conference of ad-ferences, but he hoped that the revealed to the motion picture world vancing a stage further the great Conference would task of the real unity of the British difficulties in a manner consistent that here was an actress of striking Jean Carifalis, has been sentenceded to be confiscated after an ap- Commonwealth of Nations, said the with the highest interests of the and unusual ability, and remark- to two years' imprisonment, and plication was made by Mr. Taylor

able dramatic talents. Her next fined a thousand francs and costs. machinery of the relations within Commonwelath,

to the Magistrate (Mr. Lindsell picture, "Undertow," added to He was accused of selling to 3 at the Central Magistracy this her reputation, and she reaches new firm in Hongkong, last year, a con-morning. heights in "Young Desire."

signment of non-existent. pulp; its gripping story, colourful atmos derived from forged

"Young Desire" is exceptional in also illegal possession of money insurance phere, and keen dramatic conflict policies. Reuter. Many of its scenes are laid in the bizarre setting of a carnival. Misa Nolan is supported by a notable Busch, George Irving and Claire cast, including Ralf Haroldo, Mae

in

McDowell.

the British Commonwealth was inį Mr. Squires azid that ninety per the course of evolution from a sim-cent. of the residents of New ple form towards something more foundland were of English, Irish appropriate to the present-day ppsi- and Scottish blood and Newfound tion. It was quite possible to re-land WIT enthusiastically concile the complete and effective favour of inter-Empire trade. autonomy of the Dominions with Banquet Announcement. the unity of the British Common- The various patriotic societies wealth as a whole. As a free asso- gave a banquet in the evening in ciation of peoples, however, there honour of the delegates to the was nothing to be gained, and per- Imperial Conference. haps a great,denl to be lost, by, at- Prince Arthur of Connaught tempting to crystallise their rela-presided. He gave the toast of "Street Girl" "A Gay Drama. → tions too closely within the confines The Dominions Overseas and One of the most famous orches- of any formal documents. On the India," mentioning in the course tras will entertain patrons of Cen- unity of the British Commonwealth of his speech that an eminent tral Theatre to-day, when "Street might depend, in time to come, the architect, who has already ac- Girl," the all talking, and all- preservation of international peace, hieved notable successes in South musical Radio Picture featuring

Touching upon economic issues, Africa and India, had been con- Betty Compson, opens. he said the urgent problem of to-sulted with a view to the build- Gus Arnheim and his Cocoanut day was one of markets rather than ing of a monument in London in Grove Ambassadors, now playing at cone of production, and in the the near future expressing the the Ambassadeurs Club in Paris, event of the Governments of the mutual understanding and helpful- appear in several of the night club Empire deciding upon a definite pesa among the peoples of the sequences of the Radio Picture. Little. Hungary." formal policy of Imperial economic British Commonwealth-Reuter.

Mr. Mabel Normand Cody, otherwise Mabel Normand, the well-known film actress, of Four musical numbers written Beverley Hills, Los Angeles, left originally for "Street Girl," are be 5406 in England. The value of band as they play for the dancers in has been sworn to exceed 10,000 Ing fentured by Arnheim and his the property in the United States the Paris club; and in each town dollara (£2,000). She bequeathed: "Street Girl" has appeared. this To my husband one dollar only, season, these tunes have quickly be- for the reason that he is well come favourites with local or provided for in his own separate chestras.

property, and is capable of earn- John Harron, Jack Oakie, Neding his own support. Mrs. Cody Sparks, Joseph Cawthorn, Ivan gave everything else to her mother, Lebedeff and Eddie Kane head the Mary Normand, of Staten Island, supporting cast which Wosley Ruz- New York The will stated; gler directed. The story telle of All the property that I possess or the adventures of a little group of own at the date hereof is my own musicians in a cafe of New York's separate property, and is the re

sult of my own personal effort.

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