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THURSDAY, OCTOBER · 23, 1924.
CANTON SITUATION.
FEAR OF YUNNANESE CAUSES EXODUS.
HONGKONG STEAMERS PACKED WITH REFUGEES.
General Li Fook-lam's Family Here.
Little of importance on the surface has happened in Canton'although a fresh impetus has been given to the exodus of refugees by a rumour that the Yunnanese mercenaries were to have crossed the Cunton harbour early yesterday morning"lo surround and, if possible, (lisarm, their Cantonese colleagues under General Li Fook-lam, who is in charge of the garrison on Honam Island. "Honam, having been immune from the recent disorder, has been packed with refugees from Canton proper, Fearing that the island would he made the scene of more fighting. the civil population took panic and started removing their chattels, a good many re-crossing the river to board the steamers leaving for Hongkong and Macao.
THE CHINA MAIL
RELIEF FOR CANTON.
LOCAL PLANS TO - AID SUFFERERS.
by M.
CHINESE TAKE ACTION.
A joint, meeting was held at the
WAR ⠀⠀ IN CHINA,
CAMPAIGN IN NORTH.
FENGTIEN REPULSE ··
REPORTED.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
"TAKING THE CAN BACK"
To the Editor of the China Mail.]
Sir-Allow me a couple of lines to reply to Benton C. Byrd who states rather forcibly that Dr. Sun is a force to be reckoned with whether Hongkong approves or not, surely Mr. Byrd knows that Hongkong is only a small..bit of the British Empire.
hall of the Tung Wah Hospital by The following communiqué is representatives of the Chinese issued by Marshal. Wu Pei-fu, General Chamber of Commerce under date of October 20, received and Tung Wab Hospital Com mittes at 230 pm yesterday through cable and handed to the the object of the meeting being to "China Mail" for publication. discuss ways and means of
This morning, a brigade of I should like to refresh the mind sending shiphtents of rice to Canton to relieve the people who national troops fought and dis- af Mr. Byrd that son cose elae corps of rebels at tried conclusions only a short persed a Hukinto. The enemy lost 400 while back and Britain never took prisoners, 5 machine-guns, 2 field, "the can back," somebody else guns and fled towards Kiumun, did.
Hongkong, October 23.
T. B. D.
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were rendered homeless and pannilers through the recent confict between the Volunteer Corps and Dr. Sun Yat-sen's army.
Mr. LiPo-kwai presided, and closely followed by the national In conclusion Sir, Dr. Sun has a lot to be thankful for in the name the others present were Messrs.
troops. .Ho Sai-kwong, Li Yan-tsun, Acting upon orders, the 3rd, of Dr. Cantlle.
Yours etc., Chau Tsun-nin, Yik Ki-chau, Lo 14th and 24th divisions this morn- soldiers will fight among them-Chung-Rui, Ma Chilung and 17 ing launched a concerted offensive. selves the crisis is gradually other prominent members of the on enemy positions along Kiumun. passing. Those, who claim to two institutions.
We captured, at the start, Chih- know, predict that should the Mr. Ma Chilung outlined the shan, the key position to Klumun, Yunnanese and Li Fook-lam' facts of the calamity, and said and several other important" troops come to blows, there will be letters had been received from the heights. The enemy made several plicit faith in the protection," little fighting as the Yunnanese Canton Commercial Union Asso-attempts to regain Chinshan but accorded by the different armed outnumber the Cantonese by ciation and Trade Unions of all was beaten back with enormous factions, shopkeepers are stilli | about 4 or 5-ta I..
districts, requesting relief. In his loases. paying for the privilege of Elsewhere in this issue, will be opinion this is the worst and most exhibiting certificates from found a report of proceedings ar unprecedented tragedy that has the Civil Governor or some the Tung Wah Hospital yesterday ever happened in Canton. General announcing that they when proposed relief measures for
Faith In "Protection." That the trouble is likely to pass over, writes our Canton correspondent, is evident from the number of shops which have re opened their doors. Placing im-
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sults.
FREDDIE "GRIMBLE.–
TRIBUTE IN KOBE JOURNAL.
The "Kobe Herald" of Saturday, October 11; contains the following notice of the death of Mr. F. R. W. Grimble, brother of Mr. George Grimble of Hongkong.
are law-abiding citizens and that the distressed in Canton werend decided to relieve the sufferers") telegraphically reports that in the death of Mr. F. R. W. Grimble
they must be left undisturbed. On the other hand, the bigger traders such as the wholesale import and export houses, the native bankers and rice merchants
discussed.
General's Family.
A report is current in Hongkong that the family of General Li Fook are under dificulties as most of lam-who is the object of envy their staffs were ex-Volunteers of other Canton militarists- who have not returned to the city-came-down-to-the Colony-yester No looting has been reported for day, being escorted by Com several days. Troops are still |-·mander Li Yung, a clansman 'being moved about as well as and close subordinate of the police and gendarinerle. Prices General. Gossip, of course con are still high owing to transport strues the reported arrival of interruption and the bitch. to the general's family as indicat. business. Except for the undering the likelihood of trouble, current of apprehension that the hence the supposed fight.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
MOTOR CAR BANDITS ON TRIAL.
MR. R. EARNSHAW PRAISED
INCIDENT AT MATSJED. The next that was heard of the at the matslied of robbers was Fu Fut where five uen entered, one (whom Fu Fat would declare was Chan Fat, the sixth prisoner);
Mr. Ho Sai-kwong said that the Tung Wah Hospital Committee at Canton shortly after the occur rence of the massacre, but it was feared that any rice sont might be stolen by the soldiers of Dr. Sun Yat-sen on arrival at the city, and so far nothing has been done until the Canton Government gives antzeko. assurance that proper protection Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang wired will be afforded.
Mr. Li Po-kwai proposed to send on the 19th instant that the up two-representatives to Canton national forces, in their march towards Chienping, captured an hy last night's boat to look over the ground and to see in what way important position 70 from
their objective. relief is possible.
FATAL ASSAULT,
DEATH UNDER STRANGE CIRCUMSTANCES.
BULKELY ST. MYSTERY,
holding a revolver which he dis-l Ku Choi, a paint-scraper, of 75, charged at Eu Fat's nephew inflict-Bulkeley Street, Hunghom, was it is dou to a missing ring of a ing a flesh wound. The shop was found last night in a critical condi- willeh,coupled with the very prompt looted and a man whom Put Fation near his dwelling. He was action of Mr. R. Barnshaw that would identify us the second defen-able to give the information that These prisoners are now in the duit was left on guard there, he was assaulted at 7.30 p.m. by dock," said Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, while the others went off.
The two men, a general description of Crown Solicitor, prosecuting in a ocempants of the matsted hear whom is in the hands of the police. case of a daring armed robbery by firing in the direction of the vil-The man died after removal to the Other occupants of houses Kwong Wah Hospital. The cause motor cars heard at the Criminal Jage. Serwis this morning before Sir looted would identify some of the of death is believed to be due to
internal injuries. Henry Cowper Ciołu. Chic prisomers, continued Mr. Haxlwigg, and claim property found in their
RETREAT IS DOUBTED.
2
(Reuter's Service.)
Peking, October 22.
There are no developments along the central fronts, enemy attacks in this direction bearing no re-
We regret very, much to record The commander of the 3rd army engagement occurred between the (for many years known here to national troops and rebels on the his numerous friends 13 18th instant in which the enemy "Freddie"), which occurred at the lost 400 killed and the government International Hospital at noon to forces gained further ground in day. The lil news came as a shock their advance towards Cheng- to residents generally, Mr. Grim- ble, during his thirty years' con- nection with Messre. Butterfield & Swire here, and as a willing accom- panist at many concerts and other entertainments he was always devoted to the pinne having won esteem on all sides, not only amongst his own countrymen but, it is gratifying to note, also amongst numberless Chinese and Japanese. Born in Hongkong about 66 years ago, the youngest son of the late Mr. Phineas and Mrs. Grimble, who will be remem- It is reported that the retreathered by some of the older resi- of the Fengtion army from Shan-dents here, as they stayed a short haikuan sector seems doubtful, but time in Kobe before proceeding to the big guns have apparently been the home land, Mr. Freddie Grim- drawn back, and pressure has been ble, to his credit be it-said,-always- overcome for Chihli headquarters. cherished a warm feeling for the The first army is returning to Chinese. Warmhearted and ever Shanhaikuar,
most hospitable, he was liked by Reports from Shanhaikuan every one, and for many years he dated the 21st state that the has been the right-hand man here fourteenth, twenty-fourth and in the old-established arm” of third divisions have captured Messrs. Butterfield & Chishan which is a strong position Agents for the Blue Funnel Lines Swire, on the way to Chiumen, the fall of of Steamers. Particular poign
ancy attaches to his death because The onpushing Government
Mr. Grimble was about as usual troops have seized four strong for his departure for Australia,, two or three days ago, arranging hills. Realizing their losses the Fengtien army thrice attempted to his retirement from the firm hav- regain lost positiona but were ing been arranged a short time hoarded by the same men, who the
repulsed, leaving a thousand killed 'aince. Indeed he had booked his drivers would tell were panting us
Captain J. McKechnie of the and wounded on the field when passage by the "St. Albans," sail- if with rmming. The drivers were
river steamer San Ning" was they finally retreated in the direc-ing on the 21st, and all arrange- told to drive fust uid did so until the defendant in a case at the Lion of Chiumen. Fengtien forces ments, we believe, had been made with his brother, Mr. George they met a party of armed police Marine Court this morning, an those eatinated at twelve Crimble, to join him at Hongkong drawn up across the road, when adjournment being made after thousand they pulled up in spite of being told certain evidence had been taken. In the Shanhaikuan sector the for a run to Australia and Europe by the orpants to drive on. Inspector Bond of the Water Fengtien forces yesterday attack together. Mr. Grimble was look- He would like to clear up one Police testified that he saw 12 ed three times but were easily ins forward to the trip with that zest which only those can appre- some mystery, said Mr. Hazlerigg steamer last Sunday. This, he sent time is unchanged. That was as to how Chan Fat, the the Sunday carger working regula
day for a long toll of years and man who the villagers said was the tion as no permit had been issued.
who have never seen the land of one who had, carried. the revolver, In the box, Captain McKechnië
their forefathers.
The cause of
of had come to be wounded when the stated that as his boat got in from
death, we understand, was a Wu Wai-tsun, Lo Tam, Punoccupants of the cars were drawn Kongmoon at 1 am. on Saturday, bai, received this afternoon, states operation proved to be necessary. A Reuter message from Shang-gastric ulcer for which an urgent Man, Ngai Cima, Li Saa and Chan up by the side of the road. It up there was no need to work cargo that. Peking has suddenly been on Wednesday night and had to be Fat were the prisoners and they stables who was covering the men knowledge, all cargo had been where, as far as the telegraph day, where an operation was peared that one of the Chinese oon on Sunday. To the best of his completely cut off from every removed to Hospital the following He was taken with violent pains were charged with (1) rubbery by when they were being searched saw loaded by 6pm, on Saturday and service is concerned. two or more on August 29 nt Shau this prisoner malco a movement as discharge wis always completed. Peng Village, Tsun Wan District, if he was going to jump over the before cargo was taken on board.
successfully performed, but the from Fu Put of two packets and bridge and escape and so he fired.
patient lacked the strength to Evidence was also given by the three tins of cigarettes and $2.50 in
A revolver from which two ship's Chinese accountant after
survive the shock. As Д money and Chan Kiu of $71 in cartridges had been discharged and which money; (2) with being in unlawful in which were two cartridges intact Commander G. F. Hole, RN) His Worship (Lieut- possession of arms and unmunition and two upon which the hammer ordered an adjournment. ta revolver and seven rounds of had fallen without result was ammunition at the same time and found on the seat of one of the place: (3) one of their number
Justino.
Following is the jury om- possession. panellet; Messrs. d. A. Tarrant,
Scene Shifts.
*
MARINE COURT.
ADJOURNED.
i. L. Goldenberg, T. Ferguson, The scene was then shifted to SUNDAY LOADING CHARGE S.. Ismail, G. D. M. Arthur, the waiting motors which were Po Klang-juk and J. M. Noronlu, The robbery took place on August 20 at Shang Tseng village, off the Castle Punk Road, and the part played by Mr. R. Parstw was that of buying information which led to the balding up of cars in which were the prisonersi and tie amrest of the occispunts.
which is imminent.
The ring was missing from a point about which there had been bags of rice discharged from the repulsed. The position at the pre-ciate who have not had a real holi-
watch which was found on the person of one of the prisoners and was in the possession of one of the „roblad.. vijlagers,
Outline Of Case.
Chan Fat) with wounding Fu Slang with intent to do grievoun bodily harm.
CATA.
Law On Subject. Mr. Hazlerigg concluded by ad- The prisoners, who were not dressing the jury as to the poses- legally represented, pleaded notion of a revolver by ons of a num guilty to all charges.
chimed, was a contravention of
CANDID THIEF,
GIVEN OPTION TO PAY $50 FINE.
that
be had
A Strange Incident.
ENEMIES OF WOMEN." mark of respect to the deceased
THE STAR'S ATTRACTION.
Booking proceeds apace for the opening and following showing of this great picture.. The manage- 'ment's faith in it is shown by ita being booked for a whole week. That faith is being justified by the her with, a commati purpose being Pleading "guilty" to a charge of interest aroused. Clerics have Afr. Hazlerigg outlined the facts interpreted in law as possession by going on board the river steamer urged its claim to attention and of the case, detailing low Mr.all and also as to the position of the "Paul Beau" yesterday, without Hongkong and Kowloon is not R. Earnshaw and a party of friends, man who remained with the car permission,
and candidly ad-likely to miss seeing it. The pre jiked two cars drawn up by the and took no active part in the rob. mitting
present picture is "Sporting Youth" side of the road near Mr. Orme's bery. They were all acting in con- skly been convicted of showing until Saturday, house in the Tron Wan district and, cert and were therefore all liable. stealing blankets from a ship's stopped to enquire if anything was. The only evidence given this steward, an unemployed Chinese wrong. On receiving a reply in morning was that of a number of was given the option of a Eso fine the negative they drove on and villagers who identified certain of or two months' hard labour, by te shortly afterwards when they the prisoners as the men taking part Marine Magistrate (Lient -Com- stopped for a smoke were met by in the robbery, one, a woman wit-mander G, F. Hole, R.N.) this villugor who told them the village ness stating that the sixth prisoner was being robbed. Mr. Earnshaw was the one who had the revolver: telephoned at once to the Teun she recognised him by a scar above
his eye-brow. Wan Police Station.
"Mr. Hazlerigg also detailed how
The chauffeur of one of the cars a man alleged to be one of the in which the robbers were alleged robbers had hired two car from to have driven to the village also the Chung Mee Garage, stating identified them.
that he had been asked to take The case was then adjourned until several men to a feast. Five this afternoon. In all nineteen others, alleged to be the other pri- witnesses are to be called. Honers, had been picked up at dif-1
ferent points.
At the place where Mr. Earn-
sbaw had seen the cars drawn up,
they told the drivers to wait but se
the latter had not been paid they
NAVIGATORS BEWARE!
morning.
•
Another Chinese was given the me punishment for a similar offence on the "Osaka Maru."
ALLEGED OIL THEFT.
CASE REMANDED.
Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy, this morning, two licensed cargo boat masters were charged with theft of 15 plculs and 45 cattles of cassia oll, the property of Messra. Botelho Land Bros, Import and Export Mariners are requested to take Merchants Alexandra Buildings, insisted on one of the men remain note of the following warning The oil was stolen in the harbour ing with them as surety. The posted at the Harbour office on October 21. mon who hired the car (Wu Wai-The sis. Tingsang reports taun) agreed to remain, the reason having struck he was chosen, being, in all pro bability, said Mr. Hazlerigg, that he had been employed or a torcher in the village school and would be, easily recognised.
*submerged obstruction in Lat. 22.30 N, 100g.
14:40 BURSKO
Ships are cautioned to be areful when navigating in this vicinity"
Dorling prosecuted.
gentleman the fings of Messrs. Eutterfield & Swire, the Kobe Club and the Kobe Regatta and Athletic Club were half-masted immediate- ly the sad news became known.
SAIGON.
QUARANTINE WITHDRAWN.
The Colonial Secretary cour cously informs the "China -Mail from Hongkong has been with- that quarantine against arrivals drawn by the Authorities at Saigon,
WATER TUNNEL SCHEME.
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W. I
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