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BANDIT.
YUEN REBELS.
CANTON,
His Connection With Chan Kwing-ming.
Preferring the life of the hills, a bandit who is best known by the name of "Coffin Sampan" Yuen, has rebelled against Canton, his action possibly giving rise to rumours of a Chan Kwing-ming rising.
THE TRUE VERSION.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
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Canton, July 28.
EMPLOYERS FIRM.
STRIKERS' WAGES BEING REDUCED.
TO-DAY'S POSITION,
PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.
BRITAIN'S NAVY.
She Wears
an O.P.C. Tortor Shell Frame
BREEZE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.
CRUISER PROGRAMME.
Mr. Baldwin's Eaterly Expected Speech.
After almost precipitating a crisis. in the Cabinet, the Naval building programme has been decided upon to meet conflicting
interests.
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CABINET'S DECISION.
(Reuter's Service.)
#London, July 28,
Baldwin (the
bility of making the savings, but it was not proposed to allow in- crcéined expense to constitute At addition to the total of the Navy Estimates..
Hardly a day passes now. with- out record being made of the firm attitude taken up by employers! regarding returning employees. Small, as regarde numbers, hat big in significance are the latest detachments in hia army, Yuen returns the coxswaim of thề Ha Kau also went over to-Hau Harbour launch Victoria and of and moved his force of a thou the H.D.7, the marine auparin- In each case sand men or so to Sheklung, one tendent's launch. of the most important towns in they have been taken back at the Those who are not in love with the province, forty miles from lowest grade of pay. This morn
The Admiralty would do, the the present Kuomintang Govern- Canton by rail and about: 85ing at the Harbour Office half a Mr. Stanley ment of Canton have heard miles as the crow fles.
dozen newly passed out coxswains Premier), in making the eagerly atmost to diminish the extra cost rumours during the last few days Some weeks ago General Cheung and engineers were noticed draw expected Naval Construction state reductions in mintenance and of new construction by substantial that military movements have Kai-shek, commander of the ing the equipment of absent ment in the House of Commons, other charges on the Navy, More. taken place at Sheklung to re- Whampoa Cadets, ordered Yuen strikers. establish General Chan Kwing to move elsewhere as part of new significant in its relationship to be begun in October, two.
Larger in numbers, but not so announced that two cruisers would over, a committee of three hot con ming as head of Kwangtung pro-garrison dispositions.
nected with the tioresument would Yuen is
be appointed very soon to examine vince. Better-informed sources stated to have refused. Address European Arms, is the return of February and three yearly after-
the cost of maintenance and the.. were at first chary of the reports, ing his men, he is believed to have the Bonham Strand coolies (in wards. and it now seems as if the true induced them to rebel against service with the hongs in that dis-
Þinterior economy of the Nuvy, Army The Government had also decided and Air Services. version has come through. Canten, his argument being that trict).
As many As 6,000 are to annul the construction of hine General Chan, his allies, and even if the Cadets, the crack regi- said to have returned in a body destroyers and six submarines to Laborites and others, Mr. Arthur There was lively questioning by subordinates were defeated by the ment of Canton, were sent to
Other guilds who have advised gether with certain Kuomintang a few months ago round the mup, they could re-take their members to return are those vessels, beginning with the finan- tion would draw attention to the auxiliary Henderson intimating the Opposi One of his lieutenants is a former to the hills and begin a career cutters, roast meat dealers, and during the normal life of the pre wondered when the country would firewood cookies, stone that year 1926-27, and continued matter on Tuesday. Mr. Purcell bandit chieftain who is known once more. throughout the province as Yuen
blackwood makers.
get a Government with the courage He Kau. Yuen is his surname.
Me. Baldwin said that some of to put the Admiralty in its proper Ha Kau is a nickname but nobody seems to know what his real
THE FOOD SUPPLY. the cruises were of 10,000 tons; place, Commdr. Kepworthy asked the remainder were smaller, less whether the programs was drawn name is.
expensive and approximately of up without reference to the ships, 8,000 tons. The Admiralty would being built abroad.
It happened that Cadets (in no way products of an academy in the understood sense of the term. but really hirelings from the North, who had become seasoned Ha Kau by itself, I am told, fighters in the Chang Tso-lin v. indicates a kind of small, decrepit | Wu Fei-fu campaign and the last sampan, used mostly for convey- Shanghai war) were actually sent ing coffins and corpses across the to disarm Yuen. Before fleeing many inland waterways. Yuen Yuen stirred up a little trouble on earned his surname by the fact the pretence of wanting to restore that when an outlaw he brought Chan who, by the way, is popular death to many and thereby car in the East River region.. ried many lives on his head- On the arrival of the Cadets hence the similarity to the func-order was restored. Yuen is now tion of the sampan referred to an outlaw once more, with about To live up to his name, so the 1,000 rifles under his command. story goes, he once agreed to hand back a kidnapped victim. This man had already died, but the bandit had kept the fact a secret and thereby obtained the ransom. At the rendezvous he turned up with a "Ha Kan" sampan which contained the body of his captive!
·
A FALSE ALARM,
WUCHOW BRITONS'
VACATE.
of the
LIVESTOCK AND EGGS COMING.
PLENTY OF POTATOES.
sent Parliament.
meet un additional expense of Mr. Baldwin, feplying, emphas 2527.170 from savings on" other, ised that this was entirely a re- hends. The Government would only placement programme. He promised ask Parliament to make an addi-detailed explanations during the
Tak Hing get back from Shanmei programme if satisfied of the possi
[tional provision this year in respect debate. When the s.s. Sui Yick and the for the commencement of the new (Bias Bay), the Colony's position in regard to livestock is likely to be considerably easier. It is thought that eggs will also be brought by these boats and these will still further ease the position in regard to this vital commodity, although ever at present fair sup- pliva treacake *price!
STRIKE ITEMS.
Home, Comment, · Apropos the British Navy's act-uri) strength irruing ships, some rather wild statements are being girculated by Admiralty purtisans, tes the "Daily News" naval **espondent. We are assured, for $ le, that pactically all the Two ward-boys who left the
Ordered during the war are Government Civil Hospital at the or less useless for modem commencement of the strike, ap oceanis warfare. If that be true it plied for work at the offices of is pertinent to inquire why, upon Increased pare due rather the Chinese Labour Controller the elusion of peace, the Ad- to the fact that Manila eggs are yesterday, and were turned away, miralty decided to press on with The s.a. Tung On this afternoon normally considerably dearer, and
the completion of ten of these "use". brought down several Wuchow also in the case of others to the
The Labour Control office for less" slips at the cost of several British Customs and Consular risk which has to be run by ex- others than Chinese will be closed millions, instead of scrapping them officials, the Harb Master, also porters at Swatow and other as from to-morrow. The office of forthwith. residents of other thinalities.
places where an embargo has the Assistant Controller of These Wuchow officials and re-been placed on their export. Labour (Dr. T'es) will remain
from Macao and Taipo is sup Eggs are reaching the Colony open until further notice. plying a few
ARRIVAL IN HONGKONG.
In recent years his influence in creased as did the number of his band and those of his "allies," Le, associates in other parts of the delta. One such by name of Wong Cho, better known as sidents were all very much sur- "Munficent Cho," now holds away prised at having received wireless. in the Pun U district after having instructions that all British re- found sanctuary in Macao when sidents were to leave as there a price was placed on his head. was little sign of danger. To strengthen his hands after On arrival here enquiries were being ousted from Canton, Chan set afoot and it is thought that Kwing-ming enlisted the aid of Wuchow had mistaken the orders several bandits. These outlaws which related to Samehui. were invariably made Generals or
It is probable that a vessel of Commanders and their men of the some kind will be placed at the bills made excellent guerrilla disposal of the officials, at any material. Another advantage rate, in order that they may re- was their knowledge of difficult turn as soon as possible, country, and they were also
adepts at fighting in uneven coun- try. As regulars they had little value.
.
After Chan's flight
from Swatow, General Hau Shung-chi, Commander-in-Chief of the vic-
torious Kuomintang forces, em bodied several of the Chan
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Since the last report, a number of dens occitpied by idlers have been! raided by the Police and several urrests made.
$5 LIMIT.
A NEW RENDERING OF PROCLAMATION.
given of the Proclamation limit Another rendering has been ing the amount of money people may take out of the Colony.
At first it was thought that $5 was the maximum. According to дл article in the vernacular
papera in which a recent prosecu. tion is quoted, it is stated that a person may take up to $5 in notes and another $5 in gold, silver. or other coin.
RIVER STEAMERS.
LEAVE
plies of potatoes in stock and a The Dairy Farm has amplasup large consignment which came on allowed to pfceed to Manila, although doubts the Food Con a Japanese at yesterday was
troller could have ereve emergency powers if the state we the market had warranted.
MR. CHAU SIU-KI,
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
ANNOUNCED.
Arrangements have been made the former men of the Legia for the funeral of Mr. Cheu Siu-ki, lative Council, w perished in the Po Hing Fong delapse, and also
collection
The truth is that, while the 30 odd ernisers of the "C" and "D" groups were built mainly for North Ses service, they still possess a cer tain value for ocean work. different localities in the Chinese that out of Japan's 25 modern
Still more "special guärds” for
A further point to be noted ist
formed. The men are perform are of 7,100 tons or more: The re- residential centres have been cruisers built and building only eight tion, food distribution, and the 6,000 tons, including thee that are distribution and Ing useful duty in patrols, sanita- maining 17 are small gut below
mails.
of smaller than om "C" class. Amer- ice has only 30' modern cruisers built, all of which are of 7,500 tons, The relaxing by the Govern.
To sum up: The cruiser ontlook, ment in some cases of the pro- while not altogether satisfactory, is hibition of the export from Hong less serious than manipulated figures kong of provisions was reported indicato it to be. In, ships com- Trade at a meeting yesterday of the pleted and building the British Em- Maintenance Society pire is far above the one-Power yesterday, held at the City Hall standard (America). As for Japan, under the Chairmanship of Mr. we have 14 big cruisers to her eight, Ho Kwong.
and 30 smeller ships to her 17.
which strikers will find that their whelming. Yet another branch of work in together,
Against France or Italy, or both
services are no longer required, is A vital factor
our superiority is over-
in successful
main
It is further reported that various other craft, besides the five cruisers
the
for the deceased members of his the maintenance of the ferry ser cruisers warfare, defensive family.
vice between Hongkong and Kow- aggressive, is the possession of * To-morrow, July 26, the funeral loon, Trained Chinese coxswains fuelling bases along the will take place of Chau S, Sheare being given trials at running strategic highways. In this respect (wife of Mr. TN. Chau the the Star Ferry boats, and if they the British Navy occupies an abso barrister and son of Mr. Chau prove capable, they are to be taken hitely unique position, and the fact Slü-ki); Chau-Hui She (wife of on permanently. Under European should not be overlooked when con- Mr. Chau Chak-nin, another son aupervision, those who have so far sidering the cruiser question. of Mr. Chau, senior); Mr. Chau been examined have handled the Kit-nin (son of Mau Siu-ki); boats very well. and the third and urth con-
at one time mooted, are to be order- cubines of Mr. Chau She
Another instance of the return ed for immediate construction, these A rail on a large scale WEA
HOW CANTON PASSENGERS procession will leave them to more normal conditions is the including an aeroplane carrier, four carried out His morning at
Wah Hospital (off Holly wood institution by the Café Wiseman submarines and como destroyers. METAL ROOFING Wanchai with the assistance of a
Road) at 11.15m. and arrive at management of a dollar fivo- The cruisers are likely to be of the detachment of East Surreys under "China Mail," the 8. Charles off Pokfulardoad, for friends to services reflect all the more credit
As reported in yesterday's the Univers Recreation ground, course tiffin. The soda fountain is 10,000-ton cina, and will therefore command of Capt. Swinton, M. C. Hardouin and Paul Beau have pay their last respects.
again in use. These extended be very expensive.
Accepting £2,000,000 as The area guarded by the troops in- joined the Hongkong-Macao run, cluded Moon Street, Blur: Street, There is now abundant, indirect will take place of Mr. Chau, Saborne in mind that the Café, as it the building of these ships will en- On Monday, Jul 27, the funeral on those responsible, as it must be average cost of five new cruisers, Sun Street, and Wing Fung Street. communication to Canton... Some of those arrested were re
ki's aged mother. The funeral has done all along, la providing tail a capital outlay of £10,000,000 leased on satisfactory explanations
Yesterday afternoon there was rites of Mr. C. Siu-ki will be the whole of the Colony and spread over three years, being given as to their occupation, a "race" to Macao, three steamers carried out on Thursday, July 30 Bhamsen with ample bread sup Taking cruisers of the 10,000- The others, numbering about 60 first on the ships leaving Macao monies the core fe will leave the
striving to put their passengers In the case of these two cere- plies..
ton class, the present position in were marched to the Central Police for Cantan. The Paul Beau ar- Tung Wah Hospital at 12 noon
whipe actually built or building is as Station for investigation,
Exorbitant wage demands are States 3, Japan 2, France 2, Italy follows: British Empire 7, United Amongst the arrested persons was rived first but could not enter the each day and are timed to be at sometimes asked for by workers 2. The British total, therefore, is the headman of the Painters harbour til several hours later on the Yat Pit Ting (pavilion) applying at the City Hall for only one less than the aggregate for Guild, whose exalted rank was account of low water. The Chuen Kennedy Town where friends situations as boys, coolies, amshs, all the other Powers. But besides evident from a number of "docora Chow landed her passengers, to may pay their last respects etc., but they are informed that its 7 new cruisers building, the tiena" pinned to his chest.
gether with those from another according to Chinese custom, payments are strictly in accord British Navy has four ships of the The officers present at the raid vessel.
ance with the work they do 9,760-ton Raleighcles which are very MP PJ Wonhouse From Canton to atson0, there are
Few of them stick out for higher but little inferior in fghang value 0.1.E. (Captain Superintendent of now the following ships, making.
pay as they are informed that to the 10,000, ton type.. Police), Mr. D. Burlingham duty trips Hang Oreong Shing
households or the particular In all, therefore, the Navy has (Deputy Superintendent of Police), Cheong and Kwong Xing. It is re-
trades involved are carrying on 11 big oceanic cruisers completed or and Mr. L. H. V. Booth (Assistant ported that the mv.ook On will
very sell in their absence, and are building, ne against 8 for the rest Director of Criminal Intelligence), join this trip. T
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