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Latest A.D.C. Show Is Big Success

"French Without Tears" Finely Porformed

Possessing all the virtues of a good Ught comedy-a almay plot, fast and amusing dialogute, half a dozen or more attractive characters, an up-

closing roarious

curtain-French Without Tears" provides an ident medium for the talented Hongkong A.D.C., which accordingly offers one

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

Bocca Tigris Forts Shelled

Japanese Attack

River Positions

Canton, Feb. 23.

Taking no chances, four Japanese warships early this morning hurled over 40 volleys in the direction of the Bocca Tigris forts at a distance of eight miles, out of range of the shore batterier.

All the thells dropped on empty spaces and the foris made no reply. of its most entertaining productions After an hour the invading squadron

of recent years.

Last night's initial performance waa an outstanding success. Something approaching 1 record first-night Budience was present to give the play a rousing reception. The players re- acted favourably to this welcome sign of increased Interest and gave a show, which, judged by the amateur stage standards, was almost

without blemish. The

comedy, brilliantly written, lends itself to good perform- ances, and in every case, the players enhanced their reputations as árst claus performers of light comedy.

So vague is the plot, if auch It can be termed, that one can leave the theatre almost unaware of what, precisely has taken place, but one does not quickly forget the many comic and witty lines which can- tinually protect themselves from the dialogue, nor can one be unappre- clative of the several sly and subtle thrusts made at two of Britain's most honoured Institutions the Royal Navy and the Diplomatie Service. The play has charm and a fast tembo, both qualities being given their full value by the Hongkong players.

SMITH-WRIGHT'S HIT

E. G. Smith-Wright has done on excellent job of work in producing this London stage success with such polish. That he niso earns the acting honours-in-chief is further testimony to his versatility. It is a studied, competent performance which would do credit to anyone. In whatever play he appears, one always feels that while Smith-Wright is on the stage the show cannot fail.

left for the sea.

THURSDAY,

Chinese Fear NEW YORK STOCK

Change

In

EXCHANGE

SWAN, CULBERTSON &

British Stand FRITZ LATEST REPORTS

Chamberlain's Policy Creates Misgiving

Shanghai, Feb. 23.

New York, Feb. 23.

5. C. & F. Dow Jones summary of yesterday's markets:

FEBRUARY 24, 1938.

CHINESE

RAID FORMOSA

10 Bombs Dropped

On Aerodrome

Shanghal, Feb. 23.

A flash message from Domet states

Chinese several

planes on Talhoku, carried out a rald Formos, at 11 o'clock this morning,

The Chinese planes dropped ten bombs, which landed 500 yards from the airport-United Press.

The Street belleves that the latest European developments have en- As the result of Britain's polley honed the prospects of peace. Tho increasing that she might adept a towards Ethiopia, Chinese fears are peace policy of the Administration is Interpreted as favourable and buying similar polley In the Orlent under has become more aggressive. Good that, which she would withdraw her sup leadership heartened the market and port to China and substitute it with made for continued strength. The in the pellon of commodities was a dleap- loan to Japan to assist development of the accupied Chinese pointment. Clarification of the steel arena. is also feared there may price structure falled to broaden be possible recognition of Manchukuo demand. Nett operating incomes of In order to effect Anglo-Japanese the railroads for January were more reconciliation.

than 50% below those of January, 1037. The scrops-steel market is

OFFICIAL STATEMENT Chinese sceptics foresaw the pos- weak. Cigarette-production is fall-

The following sistement was issued It was rumoured sible British decision to permit the Ing.

was molested i "have-nots" to obtain what they

Br T. Nakamura, Japanese but her i want from the weaker nations such

5. C. & F. New York correspondent Consul-General, yesterday: cables:

The Army Hendquarters to-day in Talhoku, made publie the following atatement:

At noon gunfire was heard at Bocen Tigris and five Japanese war- ships were sighted about 12 miles from the forti. that the 4.3. Sal On

by the Japanese cruisers,

On Steamship na Chinn rather than sacrifice their

owners, the Tung Company, stated that she arrived at Hongkong safely at 2 p.m. to-day. International,

WARSHIP HIT

Canton, Feb. 23.

Another Japanese warship is re- ported to have been hit by Chinese shell-fire this morning when four in vading war vessels two cruisers and two destroyers, attacked the Bocca Tigris Forts.

The attack began at dawn during which about 60 rounds were fired by iveness of the Chinese return the Japanese warships. The effec-, succeeded in driving the invaders away-Central News.

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PASSENGERS THRILLED

Canton, Feb. 23.

fre

River leamers from Hongkong and Macao received their first baptism of fire when they through Bocen Tigris yesterday noon. passed Passengers who arrived here stated that they were much excited by the shelling of the forts by a Japanese cruiser and two destroyers of the

3rd fotila.

The forts were handicapped in re- plying to the bombardment as there were ships passing up and down the channel at that time. One seaplane talting off from the cruiser dropped seven bomba near the forts, which

ANTI-COMINTERN PACT HAS NO SECRETS

He Is surrounded, in this instance by an exceptionally able cast, all of whom share unsilated congratulations | were not damaged.-International, for a meritorious production, Denald MacAlister, profiting by experience, has become a light comedy performer of particular charm and quality. Shellah, Mackinlay caps oil previous performances, and makes every entry and exit a notable event, Pruc Nell, apportioned a part not without Its <iflculties, offers an interesting inter- pretation. H. L. Duncan is an besured success, and plays a drunken scene with commendable skill. 20 finds it hard to detect faws in the work of Claude Burgess, although his part is by no means "straight, and calls for some ingenuity acting. 11, Delcourt gives a brilliant study of volatile French

Peter professor. Nicholson a well modulated, it trise nervous, study, and Fay Grossman, relegated to a comparatively Insigni-

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Tokyo, Feb. 24. Questioned by a foreign correspon- dent whether there was anything behind the anti-Comintern Part between Japon, Germany and Italy, a spokesman at the Foreign Offee declared there was no secret agree ment behind the pact, the text of which had already been published.

ficant part, makes-what-cho-can-of-The spokesmon sald-the-pact only it. Everard -and wel" arding has one entrance stipulates co-operation among the

nigh steals the show!

The play has been, studiously re- hearsed, as the AD.C. shows always are, and is such a successful produc- tion that it deserves a full house at every performance.--S.A.G.

own possessions in an attempt appease them.

to

China's hopes of additional outside assistance are at a low ebb owing to the failure of Soviet Russia to give expected help. Hitler's precipitation has of the European crisis which diverted the attention of democracies from the Orlent, British policy to- wards Italy, and indications of an Anglo-American split, decreasing the possibility of joint action in Pacific which was expected to result in stricter American isolation rather than assumption of sale "policing" responsibilties in the Orient.

Stock: The market to-day was strong on the belief that recent events in Europe defer the possibility of a war. Business sentiment was also slightly better. A further irregular advance is likely. Bank deposits for the week totalled $14,405,000,000.

main-

Cotton: Higher foreign markets and the absence of March nollees caused a higher opening here. An

Was the evenly-balanced trade

fained. Hedging was light, but was carefully watched us an indicution of the effect of the advance on diverting spola to the market from the Laan. Textiles were firm and netive,

by

At 11.05 nm. to-day above the Taihoku aerodrome appeared two or *hree enemy war planes which dropped about 10 bombs. In fear, perhaps, of the very good Japanese air defence, the enemy planes flew at such an altitude that they could hardly be seen from below. Tho bombs fell a long way from the of this account and aerodrome several hit a private house at Sho- zansho east of Talhoku city, causing China is convinced that Britain is determined to avert war at any cost

Whest: Vladivostock is reported no serious damage but lajuring or for at least a few years, after which to be a buyer of 5 cargoes of Austral-killing several women who had hap- probably it would be too late to as-un wheat, which is believed to be at pened to be nearby.

the expense of our Pacific exportu. sist Chiang Kai-shek.

Russia is reported to be negotiating About 1 p.m. an unknown number heavy sales to Europe. Political

of enemy planes raided Chikuto nnd tension and buying by cash interests

about 10 bombs. Theso sustained the market to-day.

Ex. dropped ports totalled 230,000 bushels,

planes were also driven back by Corn: The strength of the market to-day was largely due to an Argen- tine estimate of 40% acreage los in the corn-crop in that country.

It is believed that Britain would possibly attempt to make the best of ihe situation in the Far East by Anuncing Japanese development of the occupied areas. It is pointed out that in the event of Britain deciding on this course there is a possibility that American capital would also be used for the purpose.-United Press.

WELCOME TO DIPLOMAT

Enthusinsm Cools on Eve Of Ambassador's Arrival

Shanghai, Feb. 23,

Rubber: The proposed extension of the quota pact stimulated general buying. The maricet is broadening.

Hides: There was same ring of hedges and speculative buying. 120,- 000 unite are reported to have been rold on the spot market this week at England steady prces. Japan and

The enthusiasm with which Chi- nese circles italled the departure to are reported to be buyers of Argen- China of the new British Am-tine hides. bassador, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr,

Japanese planes and there were only

o few casualíles.

On receipt of information of the enemy's raid the military authorities lost no time in giving an alarm to the whole island. This was lifted at 3.42 p.m. There is no sign of any unrest throughout the island.

TOKYO PREPARES

Tokyo, Feb. 23. Citizens of Tokyo were startled this į morning by an air raid alarm, which marked the start of a four-day air defence drill. The drill aims at train- ing the people of Tokyo prefecture Close

132.41

lo be air minded, but there will be 30.62 no mock ale ralds or light control.

has cooled off considerably on the Sugar: The market is quiet, with eve of his expected arrival in Shang- prices barely stead. bai.

Low 120.40

20.35

19.75

$1,03

20.20 91.43 54,95

Dow Jones Averages Originally there was speculation 30 Industriala that the new Ambassador had with 20 Rolis him a plan of British assistance to 20 Ulities China or a peace plan favourable to 40 Bonds China which might be forced upon 11 Commodity Index 04.38 Japan. Now, however, they ore fearful that he may assist in a pos- sible Anglo-Japanese reconciliation.

It is pointed out that Sir Archibald proceeded to Shanghal from Hong- kong rather than to Chungking Im- mediately to present his credentials.

United Press.

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STOCK MARKET

REPORT

The Hongkong Stock Exchange official--summary-issued-at-noon- yesterday, says:

-NO-MEDIATION-

Tokyo, Feb. 23. three powers for suppressing Comin- lern nétivities. He said there was no

Questioned by a foreign corres-

Market ruled firm and steady and other stipulation, nor was there a pondent as to whether Japan favours

medilation

the Sino- priess continue to show Improve- provision for Italian

and German British support of Japan's action in China Japanese conflict, a spokesman of ment.

Ofce recalled the the Foreign Reuter.

Japanese Government's statement of January 10, refusing to have further dealing with the Hankow Govern- ment. Therefore, the spokesman thought, there would be no chance of foreign Powers medialing.

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