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No. 19,836 HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1926.
IN TRUE COLOURS.
CHANG KAI-SHEK FOR HIMSELF.
AN ABSOLUTE DICTATOR. Neither a Communist, Nor "Moderate."
What exactly is the attitude of General Chang Kai-shek, who has been called the Mussolini of Canton? Foreigners and even the -Chinese-themselves had never been able to probe his mind. As he holds the destinies of Kwangtung in his hand-and also the vital deci sion with regard to the boycott the following will prove highly
interesting
THERE IS A REASON.
From Our Own Correspondent. I
POULTRY WAR,"
WHOLESALE DEPOTS OPPOSE BOYCOTT.
IMPORTS MENAGED.
PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.
KOWLOON HOSPITAL.
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Report To K.RA. Of Govt. Finding..
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AFTER 20 YEARS.
MR. B. L. FROST'S MANY LOCAL ACTIVITIES.
FOUNDER OF, K.R.A.
Other Educative And Humane Endeavours,
By the departure of Mr. B. L. Frost of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, who leaves for Australia En retirement
to-
[By Li Chung-yin."]
Should matters come to a head in the local trade dispute, there is "R!
An. interesting report of the last possibility that practically all Committee meeting of the Kowloon parts of poultry for Hongkong will Rezidents Association has been M for publiention. be stopped for a time. Local "pre-felwarded duction" is so small that in the pre- Among other matters referred tomorrow, the Colony loses one who sent controver it must be trent that of a complaint with regard to earlier daya played large part a Kowloon Hospital case in regard in organised effort. for the public ed as negligible.
The trouble is between the mer" to which no assurance has been weak, particularly in Kowloon, and and guilt ofthe-six fanteriven by the Government which is whe tight up to the time of his the leaving has retained offices which Hongkong, on the one hand, and Ordinance. "to afford better protec have entailed the devotion of con
tion of the rights of patients and siderable time and energy. But not for long. For soun Ww the guild of purchasers Lem- Ti-chen was arrested, and Dr. C. Cployees), on the other.
their relatives." The incident, the Wu and others ed. M. Borodin
Aspociation urges, is a case in point where attendance of patients by and the Russians seemed to have Chang Kai-shek's ear. The Com-
private doctors is desirable. munists had a turn of rejoicing.
Plain Talk to Russians. Now the Russians and Chinere Communists. from Borodin down, have been given to understand that while they may be valuable advisers, places of power are not for them and Communist pro- pagundy must cease.
Canton, June 28, . The rise of Communists to power in Canton. which was' accepted as certain on all sides when Dr. C. C. Wu, Mr. Foo Ping-sheung and other ofeials fled to Hongkong and Shanghai after the arrest of General Wo Ti-chen, has failed to come about. Instead of gaining new prestige the Russland have This time the Kuomintang people become more and more disgruntled, have no cause for rejoicing, for and now some of them are pre gradually during the last two and paring to leave. The Chinese Com-half months Chang Kai-shek has munists, tos, are out of things, and very quiete
been putting his own men from Chekiang, his native province, into There is a reason,
-positions of power and importance. General Chang Kui-shek has dat With interlocking memberships on it be known, with that undiplomatic the different committees he has biuntness which only a military accomplished actual control of the director may employ with safety, Kuomintang and the Government, that he favouri neither, the modër-and those who do not care to do ate nor the radical wing of the his bidding may as well leave as Kuomintang party. He has evi C. C. Wu and many others have
dently one side against the other left. until now he is sufficiently well Now is cement and consolidate entrenched... to. take the frank his authority Chang Kai-shek has attitude that instead of being pro- had the Military Council, which he Komintang or pre-Communist he holds in the hollow of his brand, is merely pro-Chang Kai-shek and elect him commander-in-chief of the incidentally, pro-Cheklang.
Nationalist Armies. That done, he Things have come to a point has taken the title of generalissimo. where even Borðužin, ihoand is moving into the cement Russian High Adviser to the Gov-works across the river-previously ernment, has been made to under the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen's head
stand Chang Kai-shek's attitude, quarters.
which is, briefly, that Russians are And he has calmly announged" Just as much foreigners as any that at the cement works he will ather foreigners, that China is for have his own headquarters, with the Chinese, and that Chang Kal-practically a duplication of the shek considers Communism un-offices on the Canton side of the
wholesale depots) established in
Feeling
is stated to be running high. One difficulty is that no specific terme have been stipulated, so that there is.little of no acope to negotiate."
Position Explained.
"
It is necessary to explain the position to understand the present disputa,
Poultry-mostly fowls, ducks and turkeys-comes to Hongkong from various entrapets, the biggest now being Indo-China and the French colony of Kwong-chow-wan. Travelling dealers are posted as to conditions and they bring their stocks to the laans, who sell on commission." Gredit is given by the tanns to local dealers, who occupy stalls in the public markets. Such credit is not borne by the importer (the travelling dealer) who gets his gush from the lasn. less a commission.
The stallholders have a guild by name, of the Chap Yin. employ a number of purchasers who are vested with considerable authority. These buyers deal with whichever laan they please. the ecurse of years, some of these purchasers, have acquired interests in the market stalls, so that some of them are now masters selves, whilst still carrying out the duties or port purchasers. with accommodation at the Chap Yin guild of autholders.
They
In
them-
considering
amendment
to
Mr. Proat, who was born at Bristol in 1869, was educated at
private, school, fäter entering Colston's Hospital and Merchant- Venturers Technical College. He entered Bristol University For thei purpose of specialising in engineef- ing and at the City and Guilds of London lastitute studied electrical under Professor
engineering'
The report is as follows:
New Members. There was a good attendance of members when the Committee of the K.R.A. met this Month, and they had a full agenda before them. The Treasurer reported 8 new men-Silvanus Thompson.". bers of the Association, one having Mr. Frost's practical experience sent the $2 subscription but not commenced at Bristol where he was gives his name.. The envelope and apprenticed to the particular study dollar notes were solemnly passed of electrical round, but the Committee, although branches of engineering and in reputed to be a very representative 1390 he joined Messrs. Elliott Eros., on, lacks a second-sighted Sandy electrical engineers and scientif and the mystery remained unsol
fed."
'Bus Service.
and mechanical
instrument makers, of London.
At Singapore. Four years later. Mr. Frost ex- It was reported, that the "Full perienced the call of the East and Bus" sign-beard, advocated by the joined the Eastern Extension Tele- Committee. would soon be in use, raph Company in Singapore where but on the other more serious probe remained, with periods of leave. blems connected with the 'Bus Ser for ten years, taking a keen interest. vice a final report cannot yet be in social and public affairs there, given. In the same way certain improvements were reported in the Telephone arrangements, but the Committee are still in correspon dence with the Company on some questions of major importance.
No Public Concerts, Kowloon Residents who remem. ber with pleasure the fortnightly
In 1905 Mr. Frost was transfer-
red to Hongkong and has remained in the managerial service of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Com- pany in Hongkong ever since, his popularity there being testified to by the very generous gift and ex-- pressions of regret at his departure. on the occasions of presentations ·
The purchasers also have a guild. Public: 'Concerts given for their riade by the Chinese staff of the j
"Start of the Trouble.
It is alleged that the guild of laans dochled some months ago that, unless outstanding accounts
benefit by the fine Band of the 1st Batth. of the East Surrey Regiment, will be greatly disappointed to learn that the Committee have had to abandon the hope of arranging similar series this year. The Lt.
Technical Department (of a hand- some illuminated address of plate glass) and a cigarette case from the European Staff of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company.
Mr. Frost's work on behalf of the
were paid, defaulting stallholders. Colonel commanding the Battalion. community in Kówloon is very well) adaptable to China's traditions and river. He will have his own Mili- (for whose respective accounts the has written. "It is much regretted known to older members of the com-
customs.
Brooks No Interference.
a
tary Supreme Court. his Aviation purchasers bought) would have to- Bureau, his Military Bureau, his pay up first. If they made good Political Bureau, his own Pro- the debta, they would still enjoy
aganda Burean and his own cen- sor's office.
fortunes
ช
non-Cantanése from
a-cash discount of one per cent., or, niternatively, get a few days' credit on new transactions. To be. able to buy, defaulters would have to pay cash without getting the dia- count.
that the free concerts cannot again be given this year."
Hospital Complaint.
munity. He was the founder and fret President of the Kowloon Re sidents' Association, and for his
life member 1922. work on behalf of it he was made
A
It may be remembered that a In short Chang Kai-shek. what ever he may be in name,, is actually
complaint relating to the Kowloon
Petitions Organised. South China's dictator, and he will
Hospital came up before the April What Can Be Done?
Prior to the formation of the brook no more interference-from-
The Russians co not like this.
meeting of Committee and was re- ferred to the Principal-Civil-Medi
Association, Mr. Frost had interest the Kuomintang nor from the
legg.
cal Omcer. The attitude of the ed himself in matters educativo Russians than Mussolini will brook Many men here have given years
The Cantonese like it ever interference from Italy's important
of their adult life and s no in- Recently, one of the six whole. Medical Department was the re- politicians..
certificated teachers for the train- Canton was for 15 years been the considerable portion of their pri- salera is stated to have been boy verse of conciliatory, but, as the pertaining to Kowloon and Hong- cotted, and this action fa attributed complainant had referred the mat kong, the lack of facilities and 'establish Lo centre and head of a struggle to vate
to the approval of some purchasers ter to His Excellency the Governor
and a Government inquiry was in ing of European children forming establish
who held Interests in retall firms new and liberalised real party government in South form of government for Scuth China. Many of them have really
which had not paid up.. Accord progress, and as, moreover, the Fre. the basis of recommendations con- Mr. Frust. Mr. Froat recommended China. During the struggle, which striven hard for official honestyingly, the other five leans stood by.sident of the KR.A. was a witness tained in a petition organised by
in the inquiry," the Committee, at has been costly in men and money, and for liberalism-not radicalism. Quantities of poultry consigned to
Now they see their years of South China contracted a serious disease - Communiarma. To-day
effort nullified. They And Canton the boycotted firma were removed to its May meeting. decided to await that the old German Club would be another laan, the guild. bearing the Government's Anding. The an excellently situated central Committee, at this month's meet plate for a school devoted to the South China is being forced to with a military dictatorship, and,
responsibility of loss-same to be
(Continued on Page 7) take the bitter pill of military moreover, they find the dictator shared by all six, in their matunting, received, through the Presi dlevatorship, but it will probably putting parge her of Communism as nothing Chekiang into most of the places, undertaking. This second laan dent, a report of the Government's was also boycotted, it is stated. finding. While the Committee cun- of power. Kwangtung and Canton | The laans then shipped away the not conceal the fact that the com-: Lelse can do.
adroitly Chang Kai-shek has
have lost their grip on things, and "offending fots" of poultry for plaint was well grounded, neverthe- less it is with sincere antisfaction. managed to remain e man of Chekiang men, most of whom do
On being approached, the officials that the Committee mukes known mystery-so far as his real attitude not even speak Cantonese, are rid-sale, on joint account, in Macao, toward Communism is concerned-ing: high on the wave. Ca
of the purchasers' guild are quoted at the same time that the whole. What they can do about it, is until the last few days. The steps
as having indicated that they had case was made the subject of very by which he has risen to his pre- problematical, so long as Chang nothing to demand of the boycotted
(Continued on, Page 7.) are interesting, and Kal-shek controls Canton
laan Members did not deal with show marvellous ability for in picked troops and so long as he them, they are supposed to have re- trigue He has kept both the forcan keep his troops paid. eigners and the Chinese guessing, 18, of course, always the possibility plied, because it did not suit them and has managed to use both the of some upset on the northern front Kuomintang and the Communists for which Chang Kai-shek could by playing alternately upon the be held responsible, and which would sweep him from power. But hopes and fears of each.
auch an upset would mean a victory for Wu Pei-fu's allies in Honan and would in no sense better the position of Kwangtung and Canton
sent power
Significant Facts,
with
There
Entering No. 40, Reclamation Street, first floor, yesterday, me person. stole money and jewellery to a total value of $206.50 states a report made to the police,
to do so, on grounds, of alleged high prices, and of prospective buyers not having the capital to forgo credit..
·y."
Laans Joint Action. To prevent ench firm suffering loss and losing the patronage of the travelling dealers who bring in shipments, the laune now threaten that if the boycott in not called off, they will select one of the boyouth ed laans, put all shipments there
....
WEATHER FORECAST.
For the 24 hours ending at noon tomorrow the Observatory fore- casts E. winds, moderate; variable, showery.
OBITUARY,
FORMER QUEEN'S COLLEGE
· MASTER.........
MR. A. W. GRANT.
•
Th "China Mall" records with re- gret the death of Mr. Arthur William Grant, BA (Cantab-in mail week, at Brighten.
Mr. Grant was for a good many years resident in Hongkong, re- tiring from the Government Educa tion Department in 1917. 11.
He was for about 20 years on the In April, it will be recalled, he
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending staff of Queen's College, being ap disraissed Wu Tirchen from the
at 10 am to-day, 1.40 inch Total pointed second master in 1914. since January 1, 35.49 inches. Shortly after that promotion he pont of chief of police, supposedly
against an average of 86.28 inches acted as headmaster during the because of an order Wu Ti-chen had given that all strikers must be
Pressure is highest over Zapanabiance on leave of Mr. T. K dinarmed. Before that tinie his
on joint account, and close the other. It has decreased moderately at Desly. At that time, Mr. B. Tanner attitude on Communism had been
depots temporarily. This will be Shanghai and increased moderately was normal master and Mr. A. H
theBonina, Elsewhere subject for much speculation, but when the chief of police was thus
their answer that there will be over only one lase to buy from and changes are alight. The Oshima Crook was also on the staff Mr. removed enemies of Communism
stallholders must either Instruct depression has passed into the Grant retired first, then Mr. Tanner became second and ho suc- their purchasers to deal with that Pacific. A depression now covers despaired and declared that Chang
ceeded Mr. Dealy, subsequently, China. one, or forgo business for a while. Kai-shek had at last shown his
giving way to Mr. Crook, the pro- hand. Even Wu Han-min, then Death has taken place of one Should, this proposed "blackleg"
arnt head, Minister of Foreign Affaire, re- who was a well-known figure to lean be boycotted, so that merket
As far as is known Mr. Grant He is believed turned here, looked the ground mariners who put into Hongkong tails will not be buying anything over, and left for Shanghai in viz. that of Lau Kiu, the well from the wholesalers, the leans in one's nose to spite one's face. It was not married. secret while his supporters were known pilot who had been entend to izstruct their clients (thels all very wail for those in the to be a native of Aberdeen, born. building triumphal arches and gaged in piloting work in the traveling importors) to stop all trade to Zorgo, making money for in July, 1875. preparing a formal welcome.
harbour for the greater part of shipments, or divert same to Macao, the duration of the dispute, but As a teacher, he proved very Then came the Central Executive forty years. The funeral took thereby bringing business, to a birds sold retail in the markets capable and popular, in spite of a whilst the boycott is on will go long fight against ill health," Mr Committee meetings of the place yesterday,
up to ridiculous prices. It is to Grant, when in the Colony, suffer. Kuomintang which began on May
be hoped that better connaels willed from stomach trouble until his prevail, especially as the lamps are weight was reduced to 87 156.) It bust under Government control and the was stated, His sickness was such dint of retailer rent their stalin from the that he was ultimately invalided
Sanitary Department.
out oa pension
18, and at which Chang Kai-shek introduced his famous resolutione reducing and limiting the power which Communists might have in the party and in the Government, on
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