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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1924.
COMING TO A CRISIS.
LATEST CANTON POSITION.
mean bringing matters to a head.
THE CHINA MAIL.
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LOCAL HEALTH SERVICE
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TYPHOON NEWS.
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vessels the Kowloon Magis-Ocean-going appeared at HONGKONG FOOD SUPPLIES AFFECTED.
tracy yesterday afternoon when arrived in Hongkong yesterday Sir, Economy is the order of the day and it behoves every his assailant was charged with and this morning from the south "Political And Other Side-Issues.
Government to study carefully its
report meeting the typhoon which expenditure, and to keep this as wounding him with a chopper.
Mr. D. H. Blake prosecuted and missed Hongkong during the week-end. This typhoon passed Hongkong's food supply has now been directly affected by the low as is consonant with the well
One of the members of the by Kwong-chau-wan, the Hainan highly paid of one merchants' strike at Canton. Latest information to hand to-day does being of the community The Mr. Leo d'Almada défended.
suve if the gambling party, a pork seller, gave Straits, Holhow, Pakhoi and not mention any fresh developments of importance and no reports of salary
official can be open disturbance have come through.
Disquieting fentures, however, are that political side-issues are following pressing reform be evidence as to a quarrel having
Recent grievous arisen between him and the de- Haiphong, and has since filled up being exploited. There is also a strong feeling among those qualified carried out.
Detalls supplied by the 3.5. to express an opinion that the Canton Government must act sooner or occurrences suggest that a drastic fendant. The complainant inter after going inland. later. The consensus of opinion in Hongkong and Canton is that the alteration in the administration vened and separated them and away. He had left the market deadlock cannot continue. Under the present circumstances this would of the so-called Sanitary Depart-witness left the table and went Borneo (Shun Tal S.S. Co. ment is long overdue. What are when he heard police whistles be make interesting reading. She the qualifications of the Head of ing blown; and, turning back he left Haiphong on August 22, Hol- the-Sanitary Department for the saw the defendant holding a blood-how on August 24 and arrived in position he holds? They are a stained chopper.
Hongkong yesterday. For nearly minus quantity as far as the
Complainant gave evidence as twenty-four hours-9.10 a.mi public is aware. He is not a to the defendant striking him August 23 to 8.30 am. on August medical man and, therefore, does with the chopper, after he had 24 she was anchored in Halman not possess even a rudimentary intervened in the quarrel, and Mr. Bay riding out a "severe typhoon," knowledge of such important E. W. Hamilton, the Magistrate, At 5.30 am. on August 24(Sunday). sciences as epidemiology. bacterio- sentenced the defendant to four the barometer read 29.04, tempera- ture 80. A tidal wave of 15 feet logy and public health, yet he month's hard labour.
was noticed by the ship. must
the be consulted by specialists in these matters who serve under him. It is no wonder that we have just had an epidermic of typhoid fever. Is he a'Sanitary Engineer or even a plumber? If so his opinion on methods of sanitation and kindred matters would be of value. At the risk of
VEGETABLE PRICES UP.
CANTON SHIPMENTS CUT OFF!
the public to support Uw Canton Goverment and Tovies have been nude on restaurants ami teu-houses, hotels and bourding-houses, hanse- rent, transport and public utilities. Hardly any priest was made s This morning the Hongkong rach new mix was annosed and market wholesale vegetable stalls though a few strikes resulted they It is now felt were informed that vegetable were of no avail. dealers in Canton had joined the that the eivil population will ask. stoppage and that shipments from ↑ for these new taxes to beenbolished. as an addition! demand to those Canton need not be expected for some days. Hongkong is largely, which they are striking for, dependent on Canton for its sup-. plies of vegetables. Prices shol.
An Economic Boycott.
appearing ridiculous, it is seriously asked if he holds the qualifications which his senior Sanitary Inspec-
By bringing about a stoppage of up this morning and, it is report-siness the merchants have also eil, the local dealers are hanging trucks at the Canton Govenment's on to any stocks that will keep hal revenues and it is felt that Dr. Vegetables which are likely to Sun Yat-sen must decide either to perish were disposed of as usual use the Government's strength iḥ, Int. atmuch higher prices.renking the opposition or in a-tors possess, ie, that of inspector Speculators are stated to have ranging a settlement. Fortunately bought up the greater part of this neither side has resorted to open morning's arrivals of squash and write. The streets are patrolled
by the usual police and déturduments of soldiers are also on duty. For their ow3 - protection the'rivit popuution is closed street gates but Volunteers are on daty
long beans,
Hongkong also looks to Canton for its supplies of fresh water. fish but it has not been ascertained if shipments will be cut off,
Hongkong Assistance Requested.
This afternoon the committee of the Hongkong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce is holding a meeting to discuss the Canton merchants strike
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either in the streets or in the shops,
The general strike, really in economic boycott, has brought in its train, high for prices in Can- 10. If it continues for any length of time the prer, chusses will have to undergo hardships on account. of cessation of work, interruption to transport and food supplies, and the. gradual reduction of stocks of essen-"
in foodstuffs,
On inquiry from Mr Chow Pak-tim, acting secretary to the Chamber, it was gathered that an urgent telegram had been received by the Chamber, from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Canton, in which re- ference was made to the detention On the surfèe it appears as if of the arms shipment and in the civil population is gaining con- which the assistance of the Hong-firleace as the result of the pro- kong Chamber was solicited.
Military Dispositions.
fessed neutrality of the army Refugees And Cargo. leaders, Political aspirations aro Despite the extension of the aid to have influenced the military trouble, both Chinese and Euro-in coming to their alleged decision pean cargo is being shipped to and to hold aloof from the trouble and from Hongkong.
All the steamers arriving here from Canton are bringing down large numbers of people who have left anticipating that fighting may break out.
16 leave Dr. Sun Yat-sen to fight his own battle. The Cuntonese declare that the armies of non- Cantonese mercenaries in the pro- vince must retain the goodwill of the natives in the hope that if they should ever be driven from power their return home will not be haan- pered by civil ainmosity. General Fan Chung-san, commanding the Honanese troops, is reported a EMERGENCY TAX QUESTION.having declared himself willing to
STRIKE SPREADS.
carry out Dr. Sun's orders.
By noon to-day nearly every What Will Sun Do?
wholesale house had closed its doors Small retailers and eating- (From Our Own Correspondent.) hanses are still open for business ind they are well putronised. The Canton, August 20. hundreds of tow-boute which usual- Although it was at first supposedly maintain communication with all that the majority of Chinese mer- the towns and villages in the chants in Canton had struck reluet Canton River delta and up-country antly, the strike movement is now have either ceased running or are extending and, at the same time, purposely keeping away from their wharves on the Band. Yesterday gaining strength.
Apparently, there were sections the Canton-Sanshui Railway still of the Burgeois who are unwilling sanintained its service.
An unexpected development has to join hands in throwing down the gauntlet to the Government on the been reported from Fatshan. Tuis "Hay" arms issie. But the feel was the first town which struck but ing seeins to be spreading that the it has since been stated that most present opportunity is favourble for of the shops have re-opened in to the wishes of the pressing house etuims hitherto fee deference
bly supported, that all "emergency Yunnanese commaner on the spot Jevies and taxes on both business who, in turn. hos promised to and property should be forwith ensure fair-play for the merchants rescinded. One after another, and to adopt a policy of strict varying burdens have beeft added to neutrality.
OBITUARY.
MRS. PENTYCROSS.
Chave
Much sympathy will be extend. ed to Mr. F. H. Pentycross, Chief Accountant of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, at the death of his wife which took place at the Peak Hospital: last night,
MONSTER BAZAAR
́FOR RELIEF OF FLOOD DISTRESS.
The Chinese Community of Hongkong, represented by the Con- fucian Society, the Chiarse Gener al Chamber of Commerce, the Tuog Wah Hospital Board and other Public bodies and associationsTM The late Mrs. Pentycross had a are organizing a Monster Bazaar host of friends both here and in to raise funds for the relief of the Shanghai who will receive the distress caused by the disastrous floods in the neighbouring 'sad news with a shock,
province of Kwangtung,
Mrs. Pentycross had only been in the Colony since the beginning
"It is proposed to hold the bazaar of the year and although she had been to failing health during the in the new premises of the inter greater part of that time she had national Restaurant at West Paint endeared herself to all with whour on August 30, and to continue. she came into contact She, bad it for seven days and nights. “Been" un "Inmate of Peak Hospital for three months The funeral will take place, passing the Monument at 5.30 p.mu
MR. WILLIAM BARKER
Governme morn
sóme:
Mr. Barker very hearly died last year, but despite his advanced age pulled through Lowing
his dogged personality. Met Rarker did not:
of nuisances or inspector of meat or other foods granted by the Royal Sanitary Institute? What would the public think. If the Government placed a layman at se head of the, Judiciary, the Public Works Department, or the Harbour
SMALL POX.
DECLARED INFECTED PORT.
HONGKONG IS
The following telegram has been received by the Colonial Secretary from the British Consul-General, Batavia-
Indies
"Netherland- East Authorities have declared Hong kong infected with small-pox."
SHARE QUOTATIONS..
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on
The "Borneo's" skipper also reports that he saw the John Lodw: Mowinckel" (which left Hongkong about a week ago to bring back a cargo of limestone- ; agents, Yamshita Kishen Kaisha) anchored in Hainan Bay riding out the storm. When the "Borneo" left for Hongkong the limestone ship was still at anchor and the China Navigation s.s. 'Chenan" was passed in Hainan South Passage.
The China Navigation 5.5. "Kaying" which left Bangkok on August 18 and Swatow on August 25, reports meeting a typhoon near the Paracels but no date is mentioned.
The "Wong Shek Kung" also
from Saigon to her voyage reports meeting "a monsoon" on Hongkong. She left the French port on August 22.
Tis.
The "Talkoo Wan Yi" from Langkats............... 1752 Buyers. EWOS................ 10% Buyers. Semerang reports heaving to in Shanghai Docks 93 Buyers. Lat. 17. 28. N., Long 110. 43. E. on New Englacerings 64 Buyers. account of foul weather. Orientals ............ 34 Buyers, Shanghal Cottons 50- Buyers.
These Department? departments are controlled by qualified men who have served long apprenticeships in order to master the technique of their pro- fe:sions and who possess the necessary skill and ability effec tively to administer their offices. Why should the Sanitary Depari- ment be selected-for the distinc- tion of being presided over by a cadet whose sphere is clerical, not technical. The Colony employs a Principal Civil Medical Officer, appointed by the Secretary of it is always the case, but only as State for the Colonies, and who is a precautionary step, it is better eventually responsible to the in the interests of justice to see Government on all matters. con- to the working of a better scheme. cerning the health of the Colony,
BENGAL IMPASSE.
SWARAJISTS' BOASTS.
Calcutta, July 13-It is unlikely I certainly don't mean that the that the Bengal Council will be discussion.. should be able to reassemble before the end-
even if he is not allowed a voice verbal
answer,
in some of the departments inti-entirely abolished, and as you of the month. The hearing of the mately connected with health remarked, it will be a retro- Government's appeal against the problems. This Official is pre-grade step. Let the discussion Injunction is fixed for Thursday continued by all means, next. Meanwhile, the leaders of eminently suited to fill the posi be tion of Head of the Sanitary so that any intricate points may, the parties and the Press of all Department in virtue of his pre- be cleared up, but I was ask shades of opinion point out the sent office, his qualifications, long ing all the time how the verdict urgency of certain amendments to experience and specialised train-was to be reached. It is a poor the Government of India Act. Mr. Justice Ghose concluded his the as ing. It is difficult to comprehend procedure that as soon
with: "In my stand- why this gentlemen's services are discussion is over between the judgment
require revision. ing orders not utilised in this capacity and a seven gentlemen of the Jury, they opinion, the rules and pertinent query to this effect in return to the Court to announce In the light of the events which the Legislative Council would the verdict. When I spoke about have happened, I do not express prove exceedingly difficult to the slips of paper, I mean that an opinion of the political situation, The Government is as soon as the discussion is done. but desire to express the hope that earnestly implored to re-consider the foreman shall request his the Constitution be placed on a the present dangerous fooling with colleagues to state on the slip of firm and enduring foundation," the health of the Colony and to paper their own opinion. The "A curious fact is brought out by the grasp the fact that a qualified slips will be handed to the fore- Swarajists' action. The President's person must be appointed at once man (including his) and he finds Council, the State Assembly, and seven Provincial Councils are continually to take responsible control of the the majority of the emasculated Health Department opiniona. Such a scheme would giving important rulings on points not in- now in existence. It will be too create a clear conception as to of Constitutional law late when an epidemic of cholera how the jury system is really cluded in the list of those ex- empted for the jurisdiction of the automatically decides the ques- worked. tion. No doubt Mr. Smith will I would like at this juncture courts. This typical loose drafting only be too glad to be relieved of to refer to a murder trial which of the reforms scheme is likely to rectified. With the increasing his present anomalous position and took place last year, of which I lead to further tangles unless it is thus the services of at least one am still of the opinion that the
to use any means to wreck the official can be dispensed with and verbal discussion of the jurors for tendency of the extremist parties the well-being of the community that trial was as unsatisfactory as reforms the need for a revision of the verdict of "Guilty" which the Constitution to safeguard it considerably enhanced.
saboteurs has Thanking you for favour of they brought in. It was the trial against politica!
of a father who with his son become urgent. It is generally insertion,
Yours, etc..
jumped together into the harbour recognised to be an intolerable as £ means of drowning his situation which allows the Swan- sorrows in consequence of his alsts, whose unscrupulous agitation disclaiming to be the father of throughout India has left a trail of the child to which his wife murder and misery;; th seek the was about to give birth. ahelter of the law they defy and to hold up the Constitution by a legal Both. father and promptly rescued from the water technicality and threatened up and brought to the hospital, where peals to the Privy Council. There are rumours that the Governor may [To the Editor of the China Mad] coincidently the wife was in a be compelled to use powers of ward. Although she was un- certification. The boasts of the Sir, I have noted with care aware, of her husband's plight Swarajist Press that they still have your remarks regarding the Jury and was actually in the hospital other cards up their sleeves prove System and of your opposition of building, she heard, the cries of the uselessness of farther attempts the suggestions which I made her son and recognising them, she to carry on without vital amend after the Lantao Murder Trial of instructed that her son be brought ments to the scheme, which was. April lost.
to her Later when the child too generously framed in anticipa
PRO PONO PUBLICO. Hongkong, August 27.
THE JURY SYSTEM.
8011 were
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I desire to inform you once was back with its father, tion of co-operation among the again the reason why I said that it was discovered to be politically-minded classes which Averbal discussion to bring in a dead, and in conséquence has not been realised. verdict was a dangerous practice of such a turn, the father was and ask if it would be possible indicted on a charge of murder. to avoid it and to seek another The medical evidence showed that scheme which may be reasonable the cause of death was not due to and convey fairness to a prisoner the immersion in the water. Sir on trial. "
William Rees-Davies, the then The circumstances of empanel Chlef Justice was not satisfied ting a fury out here are by far with the verdict of Guilty" with different to Home Jury because out any recommendation to mercy, we have Aelstics among the list and probably you may remember of jurors and when the discussion that then took up the appeal for of a casa comes to take place, the reprieve of the condemned among the European and Aalistic man, and the Executive Council
Before Mr. E., W.- Hamilton Jurora, it is my belief that there ordered that the death sentence at the Kagloon Maglitney,
morning, a Chinese coolfe named. 18 so much handicap for the be not carried out
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