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CANTON'S EX-STRONG MAN.
(From Our Own Correspondent.J
Yunnanfu, October 2. General Fan Shek-gang (the strong man of Canton last year who left on a long trek, to his
native
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1925. PRICE, $3,00 Per Month
"HEIGHT OF FOLLY”
ANNIVERSARY OF CHINESE MR. SHEWAN AND LETTER
REPUBLIC.
TO-DAY'S OBSERVANCES.
2.5
the
commonly Known “Double Ten" Lestival-falling, as it does, on the tenth day of October to-day is the (14th) an- niversary of the Chinese Republic. In the last two or three years the observances in Hongkong This before province
his were on a moderate scale, colleague the Yunnanese gen-year thera does not seem to have Some erals were expelled by the been any big preparation. Kuomintang) was reported yes of the business houses and all the terday to be on the move again. department stores close while a This time he seems to be in real very few guilds also observe the earneal to secure revenge on holiday. The private Chinese Tuchun Tang Chi-yao who is schools, in the past, used to assem- alleged to have put Fan's father ble to hear apeeches. to death. Fan has 15.000 men,
new equipment and both large and small guns. It is said that he will be satisfied with nothing less than Tang's head.
His Majesty's ships dreased ship this morning in honour of the presence here of the Chinese men-of-war "Hai Chow" and "Ying Chi" whose arrival was re- ported in yesterday's "China At noon a salute will be
On a previous occasion Fan was thought to have been repulsed. Mail." It now appears that he only with-fired. drew to renew provisions, his vanguard having made this neces- sary by denuding the country in which he was to operate.
Fan is also mentioned as hav- ing telegraphed many of the lead- ing merchants asking them not to let Tang leave before he (Fan) & few arrives, which will be in days, he says.
THE VITAL FACT.
WHY PEACE MUST BE
KEPT.
LOCARNO COMMONSENSE.
(Reuter's Service.)..
Locarno, October 9.
In this connection, Fan's ally from Kwelchow is advancing Herr Stresemann had an hours from that direction with Yun-conversation with M. Briand this nanfu as his objective; also Yangmorning Sen is marching on Yunnanfu The latter subsequently ex- from Szechuan. If these reports pressed himself as well satisfied are correct and there is no rea- and said all the statesmen at the son to disbelieve them--Tang will Conference were abviously deter- find it difficult to repel the mined to see the whole problem confronting the Conference from the European standpoint, and anyone at present wishing to unfurl the banners of war in Europe would scatter the seeds of civil war. All parties at the Con ference must make concessions in view of this fact.
invaders.
Brigands have been creating trouble at Chaotung up north and the city gates were closed for fortnight. When the soldiers did Arrive to drive them off, the trouble was intensified.
·
ITALY'S SUPPORT,
DRITAIN'S ATTITUDE.
Locarno October 9. To-day's diplomatic conversa- tions included an interview be tween Count Skrzynaki and Mr. Austen Chamberlain after which coth received Press copraspon-
SUGGESTION.
"
TO-DAY'S MEETING.
LIGHTS OR NO?
་་
LOCAL SHIPS AND FISH FLEETS.
COLLISION INQUIRY,
•
"SUI YIK” OFFICERS.
SEEING THE LAST OF THEM.
CHOIPE OF DESTINATION.
At a meeting this morning of Claiming that he did carry A decision has been arrived at the shareholders and directors of lights, the owner of a fishing by the Police' in conjunction with the China Provident Loan and funk which collided with the Blue other officials which will finally Mortgage Co., Ltd, Mr. R. G. Funnel steamer "Talthyblus" at dispose of the complement of the Shewan made reference to a letter 8 a.m. on August 28, stated in the 8. "Sul Yick," the ship helved by appearing in the morning news Marine Court yesterday that his the strikers at Shanmei, rang papers. It did not give proof that boat was struck by the steamer's ferred to the Cantom Government It was signed by shareholders, he bow, cutting his sarmalean sousch force The Nippene & Count the said, and he was not sure whether and that three chliuren were mis troups and rebrueck now, to the owners owing to the coxswain notice should be taken of it. ed, presumably drowned.
baving brought it into British Abraham Lincoln, who in the speaker's opinion was one of the
waters, wisest men who lived, used to say one should never swop" horses when crossing a stream Weare in full mid-stream now," said Mr. Shewan, "and the sooner we reach the other side the better.
Most of the man were put acroser
HIGHER RATES.
INTERNATIONAL TELE. GRAPH CONFERENCE.
Lieut. Comdr, G. F. Hole R.N,,| (Harbour Master), presided over Court of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances. Other men the border last Monday but a few bere of the Court, were out officers and others were detained Comdr. C. R. H. Harvey (Naval for farther enquiries. It has now Chart Depot), Captain T Croft beer selded to send these away (s. "Namasang"), Captain F. frock the Colony to places of their To attempt to top these pro- Gill (s.s. "Haifoong") and Cap-on choosing and the last will be seen of them in the course of the ceedings now and commence newtain Shearer (as "Halvard').
Addressing the solicitors at a last few days. negotiations with the Tug and Lighter Co. continued Mr. stage of the proceedings, the Pre- Shewan, "would be the height of sident said the point on which the folly and would result disastrous-nquiry turned was whether or ty. It was quite true that the not the junk carried lights. If it Tug and Lighter Co, made a inss was shown that the Junk had last year but they had since been lights then, the Court had to de- able to get an insight into the tide whether or not the master of business with the result that the steamer was to blame for the
loss of life. better days had been experienced. The Tug and Lighter Company were not pressing the sale. The Provident, Loan and Mortgage Company were using the lighters to advantage to-day and could not do without them and it would be nine or twelve months for the Provident, Loan and Mortgage Company to get other steamers They would also cost a good den more than the price the Tug and Lighter Company, were asking. If those who had signed the letter would think more deeply into the matter they would appreciate the time it would take unữ the mony it would cost to acquire a feet which was now being got at once.
Mr. G. G. N. Tinson represent-. ed the owners of the ""Talthyblue”? and Mr. C. A. S. Rusa appeared for the junk master.
-:
A CONCESSION TO THE PERSE.
(Reuter's Service.)
DRESSING GOWNS.
A new stork of sinart Dressing Gowns has just arrived from l'oudon, The materials are of 'Silk, Jaeger Wool Taffeta, Camol Hair, or Cotton and the designs. include some really smart stripes as well as Tartans, Checks and Brocades
Prices from $16.63.
Captain Lloyd described how his ship passed two dialing junks
Paris, October 9.. near Waglan Light and lights
In spite of the strong and were not seen. Mr. J. Watson eloquent British opposition the (chief officer), Mr. L. P. Marsland Tariffs Committee overwhelming MACKINTOSH (2nd officer) and the captain all ly voted a recommendation stated that it appeared as if the to-be submitted to a plenary meet- junk had cleared the steamer. ing of the Conference to increase Captain Lloyd also stated that at terminal, and transit charges on times the junk on his atarboard all telegrams over the world. touched his vessel's side, but only the boom.
It is estimated the increase will average about 20 per cent
TODAY'S HEARING,
The Committee also unanimous- Further evidence was given thinly agreed to's recommandation morning, the President indicate that the Preas rata be applicable ing that the Court had mutlulent day and night throughout the 24
estimony on the circumstance hours all over the world, and, wished to confine itself to
MALAYA'S FUTURE lights..
HELP FOR TRADE AND
COMMERCE.
One of the lost junk's crew maintained that he himself had trimmed the lamp.
Mr. Tinson, cross-examining, submitted that not more than 50 per cunt. of fishing junks carried ights. A
Later,
It is regarded ke certain, that the plenary mestlug will adopt || this measure which is an impart ant concession to News Agencies and newspapers, going far to counter-balance the increased charges.
Missionaries living dudide the cily were requested to move in side. Subsequently they were
Locarno, October 9, given permission to fetch their Signor Scialoja emphatically property with the stipulation that declared that Italy completely they return by a certain hour. shared the standpoint of Britain They failed to comply and found | in regard to the Security Pact. the gates closed. Nothing could induce those inside to let them in.
TRIBUTE TO MALAYS.
EARLIER NEWS. Failing at another gate, the for- eigners had to leave their horses
(Reuter's Service.)
Paris, October 9. and climb the city wall by ropes,
The verdict of the Court was national Telegraph Conference It is expected that the Inter- Firing had been going on all the
London, October 9,
that the junk carried no light and which opens in plenary session on time and was thought to be
Sir Laurence Guillemard, Gov- that no blame is attached to the the 10th will increase the ter- directed at the brigands. It dents: transpired that the fire
It is stated to be the greatest ernor of the Straits Settlements, master and officers of the "Talthy-minal transit charges on
speaking at a luncheon of the blus" for the collision. directed by the soldiers at their mistake to suppose that Britain is Overseas League, presided over by own men retiring before the out-not interested in Eastern Euro-Sir. Ernest Birch, declared the lawa. Several men were killed. pean frontiers. Although it will Malayan Government's first pro- not assume, new obligations and blem was to see the Individuality reservos absolute liberty for the of their separate parts scrupul future..
ously preserved and there was no question of fusion. Subject to it, the administration would make it as easy as possible for trade and commerce to go their way undis-, turbed.
Was
About 3,000 soldiers have been sent to Chaotung and district to deal with the situation.
Inside the capital there does, not seem to be much excitement but there is an under-current of feeling which is difficult to probo.
WATER SUPPLIES.
Count Skrzynski declared that Poland desired a fair compromise on the basis of existing treaties and the Covenant of the League. BERLIN VIEWS.
f.
. Berlin, October 9, The newspapers do not share the optimism of the foreign Press and consider the Conference has reached a deadlock. They declare that success or failure depends on private conservations... between statesmen.
He eulogised the Malays ́ ns gentlemen sportsmen very hyal to the Empire as testifed by war time gifts.
STRIKE DOOMED.
COLLAPSE EXPECTED
SHORTLY.
FREMANTLE TRUCULENCE.
(Reuter's Servics.)
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.The British representatives, în committee, steadily opposed the increase and had the moral sup- London, October 9... The National Sallors' and Fire but were overruled by the majori- port of the American observers, men's Union headquarters report ty of other countries which am- that the atrike is expected to col- lapse in the near future, A de-phasised the necessity to offset in- creased, working cost The in- finite decision is to be taken at a crease will apply to Press, besides ing and deep affection,
A similar meeting will be held ordinary and urgent messages. Referring to the advance of the st. Bristol and a ballot will be last half century. he said Malaya taken at Southampton while it is had had a most efficient Press, the believed the strike has collapsed tone generally being modente,
The British Malays were united in bonds of complete understand
meeting in London on Sunday,
--Reuter.
(Reuter's Service.)
With a full supply in all rider main districts during September, the consumption of water per head per day for the month is less than last year (21.5 gallons In Victoria as compared with EARLIER CABLES. 24.3 last year and 16 in Kowloon
Locarno, October 9, as compared with 18.1 last year). Mr. Chamberlain, talking with
More water is in storage in British Pressmen said that, every Kowloon in consequence of Shek one earnestly wanted peace and healthough there was no fear of the nt Liverpool. La Pui reservoir functioning but was convinced that it was impos Governor lacking advice and form. assumed by the seamen's
In consequence of the violent LINK WITH CHINA. slightly less in Hongkong, al-sible to leave Locarno without criticism. though Tytam Tuk has consider making real progress. To do so
trike at Fremantle, the Austra He expressed the onion that lian Steamship lines have decided
MR. ARTHUR W. WATSON ably more water in store.,
would be disaster. He did not in certain respects there was to discontinue the call there until
• DEAD. The Government Analyst's re believe that any difficulty was an much still to be done in reference the restoration of normal con- norts show that tho water is satis-soluble and had never heard of a to sanitation whilst the housing dition factory.
discussion conducted on so high problem was particularly diffkult level. Nothing had been said owing to the partial of the that could offend others. VAN Malays to live in crowded p
FRENCH PRESS OPINION.
dition. The crowded part of Malaya, especially Singapore Paris, October 9.
were no credit to the country "Le Matin's" Locarno corres-
(Router's Sérvios.) pondent declares that the Con
London. October 94 ference has considerably pro
The Conservative Conference (Router's Service.) gressed towards the goal. Owners of Lots 676, 683 7. concluded with the National An
formula is in sight and it must be 687, 811 813 618 828, 834
and amid an Bome, October 9 assumed that thle has been 802, are noted that under cer At the Fascist Grand Council, achieved by linking up the adr 4 of the Crown Lands Roomplish urging, the advi the General Secretary parily reston of Germany into the League Dedicatce 1900, Online No 10 derails Couser ported that the Fascist enrol and the projected arbitration of 1909, His Excellency be within the Trade Un ments were now over 800,000) an
has been pleased increase of 150,000 compared with 1924
THE BLACK SHIRTS.
FASCISTE'S GROWING
STRENGTH.
The Council noted this with satisfaction and invited centres to suspend fur ments and to under
treat
"Petit Parisione dent, however, refer Stress
CHEERS.
London, October 10, The death has taken place of Mr. Arthur William Watson,
Mr. Watson was Principal of Establishmenta in the Minis Assistant Secretary and Director of Labour. He was born in Chits and had a distinguished career in the Civil Service]
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