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BRITISH FILMS EVERYWHERE.

NEW COMPANIES IN BIG SCHEME.

An important scheme is now op- proaching fruition whereby Bri- tiah Bime will be used not only throughout the Empire, but als throughout the world as a monna of assisting British trade and of disseminating British culture. This will bo one result at least of

Imperial Conference. Plans are complete for the for- mation of two new organisations, to be named the British Empire Film Board and the British Empire Financo Corperation. Both will be

the

integrat pas a the Braeme, but each will function in a different way.

As long ago as March last year and again in August last year the Morweg PORT

suggested--and even Implored-the British im In- dustry to get together and organise, along similar lines to the Hays organisation in Amerlen, so that they had a "triple spearhead" for dinéeminating British propaganda throughout the world.

The Americana have proved that "Trade follows thi Film," ind the Americans Burst also proved that for every font of him ehown in foreign countries one dollar's worth of trude had re- sulted. The advent of the talk- film and the great improvement in British films have made these sug gestions practicable, and the Bri tish Empire Film Board and the Finance Corparation Are being organised to carry out the schemic,

Purchase of Theatres. The British Empire Finance Cor- poration which will have, for ita main object, the distribution of British Films throughout the world may well become the main publicity agency for all British goods. Its original function will

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WEEK-END RADIO.

RELAY OF THE BOXING

TOURNAMENT.

To-day's radio programme to be broadcast by Z. B. W, on a length of 365 metres:

WAVO-

4.00-7.00 p.m. Chinese programme, Victor Treards spiceted and suppited 7.00 pm. Kuropean programme of by Messrs. Thang Fook.

7-7.30 p.m. Variety. Chorus-It's A Long Long Way To

Tipperary. Chorus-Madelon.

Victor Novelly Band. 22487. Song-Blue in the Night,

Jamen Melton (Tenor). 22430, Song-Dangerous Nan McGrew.

Helen Kano (Comedienne). 22407. Sang-It Happened In Monterey,

John Boles (Tenor). 22372. Plano Duet-St. Louis Blues.

Thomas Waller-Beanie Paine, 22371, Song-it's The Share The Whole

World Over.

B. Bngs and C. Robison. 22463, Orchestral-The Man I Love.

The Victor Salon Orch. 36914. 1.30-800 p.m. Operatie. Pearl Fishers.

Creatore's Band. 36001. Fiving Dutchman (Wagner)

Maria Jerita. 0677.

Ye Birds Without Number (from

Pagliacci).

R-4.30 p.m. Orchestral.

Mary Lewis (Soprano). 0578.

Menuetlo la B Minor-March

Milltnire. Medley of Waltzes (German),

Victor Salon Orchestra. 9308. Vienna Waltzes. Rosamunde (Schubert),

Victor Spion Orchestra. Serenade and Flight of The

Bumble Bee. Valno Triste,

Chicago Symphony Orch. Moments Musical (Schulert).

9307.

6570,

Victor Salou Orchestra. 6928, 8.30-900 p.m. Chamber Munde. Jocelyn Berceuse (Lulinby).

Pablo Casals,

6630,

Le Pins Que Lents-Vaise. The Maider With Flaxen Hair,

Jascha Helfetz (Violinbt). 6622. La, Here the Gentle Lark. Swiss Echo Song.

Marion Talley (Soprano). 6GADA, Naita. 1.lbertraum.

0582,

be to see that Bertian nim given an adequate representation throughout, the most important murketa. Where it is difficult to show British films, theatres will be purchased, and in trose Hofhibion and Colonies where, at the present time, cemas are under alien ori irresponsible direction, opposition Fox Tret-1' Be Blue Just Thinking theatres will either be purchased of You.

Wilhelm Bochaux (niunist). 9.00 p.m. Wanther Repurl. 9.5-10.45 p.m. Dance Pragromme. Fox Tent-Won't you Tell Me Hon. Waring's Pennsylvanians. 21888, Fox Trot-Outside,

Irving Aaronson and His Com

manders. 21888.

Nat Shilkret and The Victor

or built. Already great interest Fox Trot-African Serenade. in this project has been ended, and two fameus Dominion Anán- elers are keenly interested.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6,

AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

H.E. THE GOVERNOR

PRESENTS CUP.

In connexion with the Agricul- tura! Show to be held on Decem- ber 27th and 28th, at the Shok Railway Station, it is understood Woo Hul, near the Sheung Shuf

ELECTORAL REFORM.

[GOVERNMENT MEETS WISHES

OF LIBERALS.

BRITISH FOREIGN

POLICY.

MR. HENDERSON'S ARTICLE IN A SWISS PAPER.

Genova, Nov. 9. tain's foreign policy, written by A plain statement of Great Bri-

London, Dec. 5. Mr. Lloyd George In a speech at the National Liberal Club denied the existence of a Liberal-Labour pact. termined to get electoral reform, leading article in to-day's Nene lie and the Liberals wore de- Mr. Arthur Henderson, the British Foreign Secretary, appeara AA A and if unable to obtain pro

Zuericher Zeitung.

that the members of the Executive Committee of the New Territories portional representation they Agricultural Show are very busy ought to accept the alternative with the preparations for the vote and thus secure the defeat of event. The Executive Committee protection, unless a majority in la most grateful to His Excellency the country really wanted pro- ment Conference, but this article la the Governor, Sir William Peel,tection.

Listeners Lukewarm.

Mr. Henderson is not attending the present session of the Prepara- tory Commission for the Disarma-

taken in League circles as a personal

| K.B.E., C.M.G., for the donation It is noteworthy that M. Mac-intervention by the British Foreign of a silver challenge cup which Donald announced in the House Secretary in the proceedings and will be awarded to the District of Commons yesterday evening his as a direct hint to the delegates here

of introducing the that has won the highest number intention

to get something done at last. Reform BILI before of prizes in both China and Electoral foreign vegetables for two years

Christmas, in succession. The silver cup is mont beautifully act in a ginss mahogany enke. It is the inten- tion of the Executive Committee to request the District winning the Governor's cup to place it in the custody of the Assembly Hall of the District.

Lady Peel's interest.

It is understood that Lady Peel bas taken kindly interest in the poultry section of the Show and may be sending in exhibits.

The Hongkong Government has contributed $1,000 towards the erection of the matshed to house the coming Show and it is known that tho contractors will com- Bence work in a few days. The Exhibits Sub-Committee has al ready received a big entry from the villages and it is estimated that the exhibits will be increared this year to about 4,000 to 5,000, Generous Donors.

the valued

There was lukewarm enthusiasm during Mr. Lloyd George'a speech, which was addressed to Liberal candidates and Commoners.

"The present economic crisla throughout the world," writes Mr. Henderson, "naturally strengthens the position of those who advocate political isolation and the narrow- minded policy of covering national needa by home production. But efforts and spirit of the League of such a polley fa contradictory to the

Nations and only servea to ag- gravate and prolong economic sick-

the loud cheers when Sir Herbert This was in marked contrast to Samuel afterwards teraely defined the Liberal policy as hearty co- adopts measures

the Governmentness. operation when

in accordance with the Liberal polley, but other

"General prosperity can only come wise frank opposition and the by setting the machinery of the maintenance of Liberal indepen- League of Nations in motion and dente under all circumstances..

mobilising all the forces of world Economic Con- economy. The ference of 1927 proved that States recognised this necessity; it now remains to translate that recogni- tlon into deeds."

Mr. Lloyd George's allusion to electoral reform is interpreted to mean that the Government offered to Include in the new Bill the al- ternative vote, which Mr. Lloyd George does not like but is willing to accept for want of something better.

Tarif Polley.

to

Mr. Henderson proceeds The Premier's announcement restate the tariff policy of the Bri that he hopes the Electoral Reform flah Labour Government, which Bill will formally be introduced in aims at a general diminution of In- the House of Commons before ternal trade barriers. Christmas has created great poll- tical interest, because of its bear- ing upon the relations between the Government and the Liberal Party.

come,

day.

Hut to of the

The League of Nations, he says, should strive for the establishing of internal control and organisation of The Labour organ, the Daily the raw material markets, the im- Herald, states that detalls of the provement of labour conditions, a measure are still the subject of systematic organisation of economie conversations between the

Gov-processes and production, and the ernment and the Liberais.-Reuter pacific settlement of all internal and ritish Wireless.

problems and disputes.

Mr. E. 1. Wynne-Jones has con-

Great Britain's Nineteenth Cen- tributed $30 towards thic prize fund to be used in means which

fury policy of "aissez faire" has. the Show Committee desires best,

long since isen renounced. maintain that the report The Committee fe also grateful | to Mr. Owen Hughes who has con- The Liberals strongly favour Trade Union Congress Indicates a tlaued to contribute $26. The electoral reform, and the Govern- change in the attitude of the Trade Committee is fortunate in having ment's decision is considered by Unions on the tarif question only shows how irresponsible is the Pro- as an indica-tectionist agitation in Great Britain assistance of the many newspapers following this year: Dr. G. A. Call: be assured of an adequate tion that the Government will Iferklots, of the Department of Biology of the University: Rev.

measure of Liberal Parliamentary Harace Johnston, B.A., of the support for a considerable time to Union Church, Kowloon; Mr. R.

Manager Orchestra. 22829, Baker,

and Chler Fax Trot-Don't Tell, Her,

Engineer of the Canton-Kowloon The British Empire Film Board Waltz-Moonlight On the Colorado,

Railway (British Section); Mr. J. The Victor Orchesten. 22626. will act more in an advisory pogi-Song-The Happiness Bays Going

Russell and Mr. J. Whyte, of the Trikoo tion. Its object will be to decide Abroad

Dockyard; Dr. K. H. which British firms are suitable

Utley, Kowloon Hospital; Mr. H. for particular Dominion, Colanini,

S. Jones, Hongkong Electrical or foreign morketa,and to advise

Company: Mr. E. 张 Dovey, on the making of educational, cul-

Government Analyst; Mr. Lo tural, instructional, and medical

Shui-kwong. The Committee also .films.

wishes to acknowledge generous "It

It is suggested that financial and

support from firme, Danka and EVIDENCE OF MME. PAVLYO'S commercial authorities of the

commercial houses and

*The dragging on of the disarma- HUSBAND. eminence of Sir Robert Kindersley,

dividuals in Hongkong and Kew-

ment negotiations has aroused in Lord Ebbisham, Lord Baraby, and

loon.

The hearing was resumed recent the whole world an impatience Sir Erie Geddes may be connected

Mr. E, I. Wynne-Jones has kind.ly of the action in which Madame which is also expressed in varying with this important enterprise.

ly consented to distribute the Anna Pavlova and her husband, degrees in the internal policies of Any film

4. Johnson and His Orch. 22468. made in England

prizes at the conclusion of the M. V. Dandre, are sued by Miss Elsa many countries. This psycho- will have to atute when its title

Bright & New Kind Of Show on December 28th, at 2-30 Arcy, a younger dancer, formerly logical situation in at once a warn Love To Me, is shown that it is a British Alm, Song-livin' In The Sunlight

a member of Madame Pavlova's ing for the people who rest on self- and when the film is finished to Maurice Chevalier Baritone). 22NG. In future, the annual show will touring troupe, for damages for content and a unique opportunity show as a Hub-title, "You have | Fox Trol-You Brought a New Kind

for the League of Nations.” be held under the auspices of the stander, just seen a British film."

of Love Tu Te

New Territories Agriculture As-

The save is whether Certain Fox Trot-Livin' in The Sunlight,

Rociation. The High Hatters. 22199.

The Association has words reflecting on the chastity of Miss d'Arcy were utlered by M.

The British industry itself has at last come down to a working

none.

Song-The Happiness Royk in London.

13. kines and E. Hare. £2491. Fox Trot-How Are You Te-night

In Hawaii? Fox Trot-Why Have You Forgotten

Waikiki?

Victor Orchestr. 22510. Fox Tret-Hullabaloo Pax Trot-Baby Won't You Please?

McKinney's Culton Pickers, 22511. Fox Trat-There's A Wah-Wal Gal În

Agua Caliente,

Fox Tret-On Revival Day,

Waltz-Coquette.

Son

p.31.

in-

DANCING TOUR TO FAR EAST.

Fox Trot-I Can't Give You Anything been formed and the Memorandum Dandre, who was neting at the time rock-bottom. The quain boom Bu! Love, companies have disappeared and Fox Trut-lign Dign Do, the present companies are turning

Cotton Club Orel, 38008. out films which, in the words of a famous authority, are "second to Fox Trot-Lover Come Back To Me.

The latest sign that the industry is really being organised on an efficient basls is to be found in the circumstantial rumour that two of the most important firms. British International and British Instructional, have come to an arrangement wifereby their distri cuting organisations shall be "ra- tionalised."

TO BE PARDONED.

SHANTUNG WARLORD TO COMMAND AN ARMY.

Tokyo, Dec. 5. General Chang Chung-chang, the Shantung warlord who was ousted by the Nationalista a few years ago and who has been re- siding at Beppu for some time past. embarked at Shimonoseki this morning for a visit to Korea. Prior to enlling he met Mr, Kan Fa, emissary of Marshal Chang Isuch-liang, who arrived earler from Dairen. Mr. Kao Fu told press correspondents that the Na tional Government préposes short. ly to grant an amnesty to Chang Chung-chang and appoint him commander of the border defence army at Chahar.-Renter.

The Connectient. Tonkees.

Cottage For Sale Song-The Woman In The Shoe.

ox Trot-Dancing To Save Your Sole. The Revelers. 22382.

Fox Trot-All I Want Is Just One.

Gus Arobeln and His Orch. 22384. Fox Trat-Thero's Danger In Your

Ever Cherie!

Fox. Prot«With You.

Waring's Pennsylvanians, Waltz-Unit We Meet Again

Sweetheart.

Wallz.One More Waltz,

"Unfortunately," he adds, "time is not working in favour of those statesman who hold that disarma- ment represents the most effective security.

£6,000 DEFICIENCY.

---

ALLEGATIONS. AGAINST DEAD CLERK.

of Articles have been signed at the office of Messrs. Deacons by

as agent of his wife. The defence Rev. H. R. Wells, Lady Ho Tted the words complained of. The

is a denial that M. Dandre publish and Mesara J. D. Bush, Fung Ki- cheuk, Tang Wal-tong, Tsoi Po-action arises out of an incident dur 21880.tin, and T. P. Tong. The As- ink # tour in the Far East.

A deficiency of £5,000 in the Mrs. Violet Frances d'Arcy, the

(Lan- Nociation is now in course of re- plaintiTs mother, describing an in-accounts of the Swinton gistration.

terview which he had with 31.cashire) Burial Board has been Dandre, and that she asked: "What brought to light by n Ministry of is this immoral and indecent con- Health audit. duct of which you accuse my The late Mr. W. T. Postleth- daughter?" He kept blinking and waite, who died five months ago, would not look at her. She asked him what Malame Pavlova intend, was clerk to the board for many ed to do to rectify rautters. He did to be the result of defalcations years, and the deficiency is alleged SEAS WASH OVER FORWARD not answer the question, but said: over a period of 21 years. Mr. "You know, Madam, I told Madame Postlethwaite was also clerk to Pavlova that she was wrong."

the Swinton and Pendlebury Urban District Council and

istunt overseer and clerk to the

2003,

Ted Marito anal Pls Cech. 22621. 18.45 p.m. Relny af Baxing Touran, ment held at the City Hall, ofte kind permission of the Hongkong Boxing Asociating.

Clave down,

SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME.

broadcast in Z. B. W. un

To-morrow's radio programme to be length of 355 metres:

a wave

11.00 nm. St. John's Cathedral Service,

12.00 p.m. Chinese programme, 1.30 pm. Wenther report. 2.00 31.m.

Close down. victor records selected and supplied 8.00 p.m. Eurovean programme of by Meara, Tsang Foak.

ACQUITANIA'S STORMY

CROSSING.

DECK.

Education Committee,

AR-

He had been secretary of the Lancashire Urban District Coun- cils Association since its forma-

New York, Nov. 9. Mr. Hilbery, opening the case for The Cunard liner Aquitania, a the defendanto, said that it was not day late, with a small forward ven- suggested that the words complain. tilator samshed but otherwise un-ed of were true. The defondanta' damaged, arrived yesterday after a case was that there was no attack storm which Captain E. G. Diggle upon Miss d'Arcy with any imputa described as one of the worst he

lion upon her chastity.. had experienced in 40 years of the M. Dandre, giving evidence, said, tion. North Atlantic.

that on the journey out he noticed It is stated that a claim will be A striking photograph showed Mr. Slavinski how mountainous seas set the for- Miss d'Araki paying attention to made against the estate of Mr. advised her not Postlethwaite, who is survived by ward deck nwash and dashed spray to

to be too friendly with him. "It his wife. against the bridge.

was a very strict thing in our com, as comfortable, although during the artists must regard the theatre, the "Passengera described the voyage pany," added M. Dandre, "that the height of the storm none was per steamship, and the railway station mitted on the promenade deck.jas official piacon, where their be Twice the storm forced the vessel haviour must be very correct and to reduce her speed to six knots, strict."

FRENCH CABINET

CRISIS.

DIFFICULT. SITUATION

CREATED.

8-2.00 p.m. Orchestral. Rienzi (Wagner),

Leopold Stokowski and Philadeinhin Symphony Orchestra. 6624. A Serenata..

und the resultant delay caused three M. Dandre denied that he unid Espanita,

passengers to miss their connexions to Mr. Slavinski that Miss d'Arcy Rustic Wedding Symphony-Bridal

Victoria Orchestra. 30005, in New York.

was not performing because of her Owing to the late arrival of a Immoral and indecent behaviour Sone Rueth Wedding Symthony-Serenade scheduled to appear yesterday at a Dandre also denied that he told Miss Pekingese dog on board, which was the boat with Mr. Slavinak! M. Victor Concert Orchestra. 35088: show in Boston, an aeroplane was d'Arcy that Madame Pavlova anid' of the Government follows the re-

chartered, and, in spite of its that she had seen her behaving in atormy crossing and the air trip, an immoral and indecent manner; It was awarded the first prize. · with Mr. Slavinski;

The bearing was adjourned.

Vienna Blonel,

The health bulletin of Far EasVlees of Boring. tern ports for the week ending November 20 shows the following Dreams of Schubert.

Boston Sheny Orchestra. 6003. cases of infectious diseases and Hunuorian Rhapsody Orch, 35025. the donths therefrom: Plague, Waltz Dream. Tamatave 2

dentis. caves 2

International Novelty Orch. 30004.

9-10 pm. Celebrity Concert. Fono- Tavaly Night.

Alexandria 1 case, Baghdad

cases 1 denth, Prom-Penh 3 cones aint-Good Bve

3 deaths: Cholerá, Bombay 2 cases

Dama Nellie Melba (Soorana), 0922.

1 death, Iloilo 1

1 casa 3 dentha, Vintin Solo Stevanie Danco No. Bangkok case 1 death, Salgon 1 Violin Solo-Indian Lament. caso; Small-pox, Cochin & cases,

Fritz Kreller. 7226.

Karachi 1 death, Madras 5 cases, | Ronx-The Prontek Rangoon 1 case, Penang 2 casca 2 Son-When The King Wont Forth

deaths, Pnom Penh 1 case 1 death and Baigon. 1. cane.

To War.

Fender (he){wpis (Rosa), 7199. Piano Solo-Etude In E Minor.

сале,

Parls, Dec. 5.

It is noteworthy that the defeat signation of the Minister of Justice, B1. Rupul Peret, on the 18th ulto, to enable him to give evidence before the Parinmentary Commission In conriexion with the Oustric Bank also the resignations of M. M. Falcoz

and Lautier. Mr. A. II. Gordon arrived by M. Tardieu has definitely declared the P. and O. S. Rawalpindi to in- that he will not participate in the spoct Agencies and the work be new Government and It is also ing carried out by Callender's doubtful whether M. Poincare and Cuble and Construction Co.'s on-M. Briand will participate, hence vineers, and the 22.000 Volt High the situation is a very difficult one 0098. Tension Transmission Line up and a Government may not be form deio.plying Electricity to Fanling and ed before the end of next week

other parts of the Now Territorios. Rester.

GBZA,

Pipao Solo-Impromptu In A Flat,

Paderewskl Song-The Holy City. Song-How Beautiful Upon The

Mountains.

Marion Talley (Soprano). 6910, Violin Solo-Souvenir da Moscow, Violin Solo-Cavatina,

Mischa Elman. Song The Two Grenadiers,

Foodor Challapla (Base),

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