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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

June, 9, 1939.

Film Industry Says New ARREST OF

Tax Means Ruin

THE cinema industry, protesting against the Budget tax on film, has been urgently trying to circum-

vent a blow which, it was declared, would place the whole

industry in jeopardy.

Following a meeting in London of all sections of the industry a statement was issued declaring that the new tax, among other things--

Would Increase the cost of film by more than 100 per cent; Might mean the immediate extinction of some British film -companies;

"Would curtall the importation of American films and have a serious effect on exhibitors.

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Mr. David E. Griffiths, president of the Kinematograph Renters So- clety, who presided at the mealing

WANG IS ORDERED

Chungking Brands Him Traitor

CHUNGKING, June 9. ARREST OF Wang Ching-wei, expelled Kuomintang leader, was ordered by the National Govern- ment in a mandate issued yester- day.

The mandato said that after his ex- dismissal from his offelal posts, Wang pulsion from the Kuomintang and stili falled

pointed out that such a burden as the 100 per cent. Increased cost was one impossible for the industry to blunder. сарту..

to awaken to his own Instead Ic proceeded secretly last month to Shanghai, where he associated with traitors and The Industry is trying to arrange the enemy and engaged in high trea- an early interview with the Chon-son. cellor,

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According to the mandate, over 1,~ Mr. Grifiths said that in view of 000. pelltlons bad been received by the urgency of the situation it was the National Government from the At Government House yesterday hoped to see Sir John Simon within people at home and abroad asking for morning Consular representatives a day or two. Their request had the immediate arrest of Wang. All military and political organs were pald formal respects to the King, already been acknowledged.

therefore instructed to help to effect through the Governor, and in the

The National News Theatre As his arrest and subject him to punish-TO - MORROW afternoon the House and gardens sociation of Grent Britain andment in order become the scene

lo uphold law und of a colourful Northern Ireland has sent a letter to discipline. Central News,

A Paramount garden party, the day's chief social the Chancellor declaring: "I tho Occasion and one of the most pleasunt proposal comes into force we can Vice-Regal functions of the year.

seo before us the complete ruin of Invitations issued numbered 2;338

our business." and most of these were accepted. The Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcute, made every- pleasantly received ond cne immediately welcome, spending Indoor Bowls

the whole afternoon among his questo after the business of formal reception was over. Tables arranged on the lawn, each decorated with n fern pot, accommodated the guests, con- ditions. being mude more pleasant by the fact that the sun was mostly. veiled by cloud, though no rain fell.

Afternoon tea was served at the tables and in the ballroom, and drinks were dispensed from a matshed pavillon draped with flags at one side of the lawn. A flow of un- obtrusive music was provided by the Middlesex Regiment Dand and the Royal Scots Pipers.

Champions Extended By

Scratch Team

The

Wang Dismissed CHUNGKING, June 9. The Southsens Oversens Chinese Refugee Relief Association has dismissed Wang Ching-wel, expelled Kuomin-: tang lender, from the post of honor- ary chairman of the Association for his alleged subversive activities against the state.

Iras

In addition, the Association petitioned the National Government to punish Wang-Central News,

Born And Died In Hongkong Mrs. F.. M. Leon Passes At Residence FLORINDA MARIA

The first match of the first round of the Ewo League, third tourney, was played off lust night between the "Champs" and the "Bulldogs." "Champs," who have never yet been The absence in Shanghai of the beaten, won by the narrow margin Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Macgregor, of 110 points. prevented he or Lady Macgregor ittending. Lady Noble was present, The losers' feat was the more ro- brought back markable as three members of the but the Birmingham

failed the Commander-in-Chief, Sir Percy team

turn up and their Noble, too late to the afternoon for places had to him to allend. One notable guest Miller, of the Intercontinent (China) LEON, who was born in Hong- was Mr. II. F. Dyott, Chairman of Ltd., F. R. Hollis, of the US.S.kong 66 years ago, and had lived: the British Chamber of Commerce Mindanao, and Mr. Gray, of the here ever since, died carly this at Tientsin, who figured In a U.S.S. Ashville. sonsational when he was the captive of Chinese bandits for 17 days. His wife was were beaten, and the finish was very of some months. also present.

episode in

February

Shameen Celebrates

Skomeen, June B. The British community to-day cast away Its cares and worries in cele- brating His Majesty's official birth- dny.

"A review of the combined police and naval forces was held nt 0.30 a.m. in Queen's Garden when Mr. A. P. Blunt, the Consul-General tool the salute.

י

A reception was held at the Con- sulate-General from 11.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. at which the Consular body and representatives of the foreign communities were present. The health of His Majesty was proposed at noon. -Reuter.

LIKELY TO RECOVER Chinese Detective Shot In Gun Duel

Constable Wan Man, who was shot In the stomach by a gangster on Mon- day morning during the Li Yuen Street shooting affair, was stated yes- terday to be still in a critical condi- tion.

"The operation performed on him ut the Queen Mary Hospital has been highly successful and his good con- stitution may help him to pull

through,

"He is holding on very well and there is every chance of a recovery," said a police officer.

CCC Youths Uncover

Gold

Pasadena, Cal.

CCC workers in Grimth Park'a Fern canyon unearthed a tin cup con- talning 10 $20 gold pieces. The can. had apparently been buried for years. Customs officers impounded the gold and reimbursed the Anders with silver certificates.

INSIST

Genuine

MRS. be taken by Chas

morning at her residence No. 8

In the third game the champions Austin Avenue, after an illness

close.

Scores:

"Champs"

Ernio Hearther

Dick Venezin Gene Faggiano Doc Molthen

Total

"Dalldog="

Chas Miller (Deputy)

Ritollis (Deputy) Lis Gray (Deputy) RA. 03 Bomb T. Barker

Total

148

The widow of Mr. I. F. Leon, Mrs.

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54 Leon was, before her marriage, Miss ADDED!

490 F. M. Silva, and was especially well- 4known in Kowloon, She leaves two sons and three daughters to mourn 1,044 their loss. They are Mr. C. A. Leon of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Mr. F. L. Leon, Mrs. J. S. Rodrigues, 040 Mrs. C. E. Vas, and Mrs. B. J. Yap, The funeral will take place this afternoon, when the cortege will pass 1,820 the Monument at 5.30.

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