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NEXT CHINA WAR,
NO CONCERTED ACTION AT
SUN CHUAN-FANG CRUSHED IN TURN,
PRESENT.
FRENCH ANNOUNCEMENT.
Paris, Sept. 10.
CANTON'S AMBITIONS,
Only the next few months can
RIVER SHOTS.
ALLEGED FIRING at JUNKS,
"
NO CASUALTIES,
WAR PUZZLES.
LULL SETS IN ON THE FRONT.
WU PEI-FU'S BOAST.
News from the front in China's
At 4 pm on Thursday two At the conclusion of the Minis.ell whether Marshal San Chuan-rice-boats, carrying passengers war indientes that a bull has aut terial Council meeting, it was anfang was wise in delaying material
Chàm had not been discussed.
Concerted action by the Powers
to protect their subjerts" property was not contemplated at prosent
- Reuter
DIFFICULTIES IN WAY.
New Conflict, or Present Situation?
Paris, Sept. 10, a "Le Temps," in an eitoral chey's on the difficulties of emai
Med action in China.
Pei-fu.
And app
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"BEE'S" RAIL DENTED BY FIELD GUN,
FIRE NOT RETURNED.
Rugby, Sept, 10. Further telegrams received toi day from central China report; wet that the situation in aid for his professed superior, Wand cargo,are rumoured to have
been fired on in Canton harbour. know. After a feverish andlaugh:eral more cases where foreign Gossips say that Sur Chuan. The shots are alleged to have the softherners now appear to be ships of different nationality onj fang purposely deferred entry into come from pickets' mauser pistols, resting intond of pursuing the Yangtse River have been fired at indiscriminately by bands, of at if Wu Pei-fu was rent 1 be would act for his own is surmised-says the Chinese resistence of a claim that Wuching!
la the darkness, a'picket launch Fei-fu's army.
. Most balling of all is the pers
Chinese soldiery on the river banks. Event. If, on the other hand,
Two American sailors are re- Nationalists were vanquished, port-to have ventured out" on to is still held by the northerners ht have been drawn into the river, but this is open to while the fall of Hunkow and Han-Ported to have been wounded and!
It has to be ad-doubt.
yang is admitted. Heights, near two Chinese passengers killed usi mitted that if he disposed of the The crews of the boats say that the way towards the capture
Hanyang arsenal would easily pave result.
The British, gunboat "Bee,'.. Canton Party, his power will be greater than that of Wa Pei-fu at they left the fish depot for the Wuchang, the capital of Ilupeh pre. When returning from oil installas
tien near Hankow yesterday, wasi his zenith.
Hong Kong bound steamboat. Invince.
Wa Pel-fu la still issuing com- hit by a field-gun shell. but m But the question now is the river they were challenged by. whether Sun Chuan-fang, on his
muniques. He talks of sending de damage was done beyond a dented! ja launch. Shots were fired and tachments southwards to turn the rall, -1 Baysa - "Firstly, within in resources, can crush Chang
The fire was not returned-- hina inself there exists the senti. Kai-shek. That a new war will returned but there were no casual flanke of the southern Vanguard..
Bet reading between the lines. ir British Wireless Service. anist of political independenec.
be in progress There seems little ties,
seems that, he is, as the most, try-
Wanhsien Incident. condly, apart from internal doubt as the southerners are now. Subsequently' a motor-bout is "ing to rally his men some distance!
stated to have come on the scene to the north of Hankow.
Shanghai, Sept. 10, resistance Which such a polte anching out. might provoke in a country where Although Marshal Sun nominal-land to have, escorted the cargo-
American officials still diselam any knowledge of the reporteli the Government is without ly rules five provinces it cannot boats to the steamer, without für
counter.Pofticipation of American war-i authority, it may be asked whe-, be taken for granted that all the ther incident. ther an agreement could easily be generals and people therein. will The Indo-China s.s. "Fooshing offensive at Wusing Pass, now held "craft inthe Yangtze engagement.
A former British naval officer.. realised between the Powers ally to his standard, especially has arrived at Canton, being ac by the northerners.
Another inexplicable thetor is the now a pilot in the merchant ser- directly interested in the Far at a time when Chang Kai-shekicompanied in by H.M.S. "Cicala."
Lattitude of the adherents of Wu vice. Mr. Thomas Fairburn arriva Kast. Toires have already been has proved a formidable for.
She went alongside Messrs. Jar Pei-fu. There are several hearing from Hankow on the radsed in the United States pro-
dinie's wharf at Honam." No pickets were in the vicinity.
Peking, such as Chi Haich-yuan."Kungwo asserts that testing against a joint policy, the
who are fighters of renown with American gunboat "Stewart" was effect of which might be to throw
Farmies of 20,000 to 300g but they attacked while pasang Yangle. China into the arms of Soviet, Russia.
not been thrown into the fifty miles from Hankow, when battle. A Chiese military expert: two seamen were wounded.
は
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that no
"La Temps" urges hasty decision be reached lest a confit might be let loose which
Balance of Power. Should Chang Kai-shek respect Sun Chun-fang's declaration of neutrality, the only concern then will be one of balance of power,
Then there is Marshal Chang: Tro-lin and his Fengtien Party to consider. Eighteen months ago
MONEY.
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ination.Reuter.
I view of the foregoing, the following cableg published yester. day are of particular interest: ---
The Daily Express" at Paris understands from the French Foreign Office that France will remin neutral in the event of à. dispute with China.
"Les Temps", points out that This is not the first time that a common policy of the Powers (in China) has been contemplated; bu hitherto difficulties always encountered. preventing: effective action in this direction.
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Perhaps Chang Tso-lin will be! satished to rule the North.
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"Cockchafer." was shot down Private information is that the ashore, when returning to his ship Nationalists are ]]: diverting after a futile effort to negotiate their attention towards Klangs with Gen. Yang Sen, preceding the "Please do not reveal my 'des. province, in the south-east. back battle. „pised' name," concludega Chinese of river and rull transport, come it is authoritatively reported Admiral Tu Hsi-kwel, who was tenant who writes the "China paratively, has prevented rapidity that all the foreigners. have nominated by Wa Pei-fu for the Mail about alleged unwarranted of transport. acting Premiership in the absence increases of rent and demands for
sevacuated Chungking-Reuter, Strenuous Efforts for Peace, of a President, is now without sup-shoe money" (gratuity) by an
American Consul's Query. Meanwhile Marshal Sun Choam Mr. Douglas Jenkins, U.S. port and the Fengtienites are put- agent.
Cang is still issuing lengthy ultimu- Consul-General in Canton, has ting forward the name of Chien
"Oh, Hong Kong!" he exclaims, t Yun-peng as the new Premier..
simultaneously making been in communication with the "trade is becoming more depresse strennur efforts for peace.
Canton Foreign Office, it'is-report- every day and this is how heartloss|| landlords treat occupants of over are moving backwards and
Warlords of his five provinces ed. in connection with interference ten years' standing."
for with American shipping on.the wards, there has been a show of Yangtse, allegedly by southern; If they facta as stated are trus forces Frontiers hear then the case is evidently had Nationalist atmy, but that is about!
the military orders. instance of ramp.
The reply is quoted as being in the nature of a request that
In Canton's Favour? One considered opinion is that Fengtien will be contented to leave the territory south of the Yellow River to Sun. Chuan-fang. Their much vaunted expedition towards Hupeh. to attack the
Japan's Vigilance. That Japan is not making a de- cisive move at present is indicated in the following
Tokyo. Sept. 10. This morning the Cabinet dis-Nationalists may be delayed till cussed the Chinese situation, but the southerners encroach further beyond agreeing to the necessity north.
·
is
Loko "Yew.
all.
The writer says he is not sure but Marshal Chang Tso-lin gives the American ships do not go beyond | he believer that the owner is in impression of being more concern a stated point, and that precall- Singapore and a son-in-law of Mr.ed with consolidating his heid
Onitions be taken to see that non- Peking, than offering help to Wu American ships do not misuse the Face Went Black.
Pei-fu. Should the southerners American flag. The name of M. ercks the Yellow River, then the Borodin Soviet adviser to Caz- He accuses the local collector of
Fengtien Party will take the field. ten. is mentioned as having made it is anticipated.
the suggestion. Generally, hostilities have quiet
-
for maintaining a very vigilant The consensus of opinion is watch on possible developments, that Sun Chuan-fang has moved it was decided that it was not yet too late; and that Chang Tao-lin time for Japan to consider any will mark time until necessary-sharp practice. Notice was given positive step, though it empower-when he will fight the final with but in spite of repeated attempts to ed the Foreign Minister, to take the survivor. Their old animosity interview the agent. "his face wa any measure deemed necessary a factor in favour of the not to be seen till there was need down and the danger of new
more time and we had no option, wars breaking out is not 30 In the event of exigency-Reuter. Nationalists.
A great deal hinges on what ane Even then his face was
one of parent,
Chow Yam-yan, Tüpan of Fukien, Canton's ambitione so far. They black displeasure at our appeal for
has done nothing further towards are not pursuing Wu Pei-fu (whoja reduction."
This tenant
his threatened Invasion of Kwang- still has a large army in Honan
has gone
to great
tung. province) but appear to be divert-pains. His letter contains over t -Detai's ing their attention to consolidat-thousand Chinese words,' ing the south first.
are given with great care and even repeated laboriously when neen- sary, to avoid misunderstanding.
"RAIN LATER.”
WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEEK-END.
‚roorrow :-
moderating.
Hong Kong to Gup Rock, and Hong Kong to Hainan: moderate W, winds; fair at first, rain later.
Formosa Channel:
Strong S.
winds, moderating.
1.
If
Surrender Wanted.
Shanghai, Sept. 10. Hankow reports dated Sept. 8, disclose that Wuchang is still held
He prays that the "China Mair by the northerners, and the for-1 will bring the matter to the notice aigners within the walls are safe.
AN
ALLEGED GRAFT.
EX-ATTORNEY GENERAL.
ON TRIAL.
CHAMPAGNE DINNER STORY.
New York, Sept. 10.
At his trial Henry Daugherty, ex-
of those in authority sa that redress The southern commander threatens Attorney-General, said he suggest- may be made.
a bombardment unless there is an ed giving King, the intermediary,
}
(3) 6 Cables N. 32 E. from the Particulare are given as follow:-
Northern Extremity of Table
Figures and Facts.
him a
TYPHOON EFFECTS.
SHIPS WARNED.
Official-weather forecast for the
Shipping is warned that as from 24 hours ending at noon to-September 10, to November
experimental moorings will be laid
In graphic terms, he describes unconditional surrender.
something for aiding in securing Between
All reports concur that Wu Pei- the reimbursement for the sale of Hong Kong and in the following positions:- how another tenant braved the
(1) 14 Cables N. 84 W. from rain" and moved out at the lust fa departed by the Hankow all the Metals Company. Later, at Lammocks: fresh S:W. winds,
Green Island Light House. minute.
way for the north on the night of king's requeat, he gave (2) 8% Cables S. 86 E. from The complaint concerna three Sept. 6, and he is believed to be cheque for 350,000 at a champagne Hakkoktau (South of Lyemunhouses in Kwong Yuen Street, East, now at Hsiaokan. ffty miles from dinner in New York attended by "Puss).
in the Chinese businošu centro. Hankow. Reuter.
Miller King and Smith. The last named (who is now deceased) was An associate of Daugherty And Miller, and he then handed Herr Merton cheques for $7,060,000; | Herr Merton on the same occasion A Chinese employee of the Hong ordered $391,000 worth of Lihertyi Kong & China Cas Co., Ltd. and Eonds to be delivered at Shanghai and slightly over with small spar buoys painted red.
to a loral No. 5: Rent raised from $125 to a foki of the Fook Kee godown were phond broker. X.E. China and S. Japan. It has
Ships are warned to give these $100 per month.
charged together this morning bi The Government contends that increased slightly from Luzon to positions as wide a berth as possible
No. 7, ground floor; fröm $55 10fore Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Ce-the $50,000 cheque and these Bonda Formosa and from Pratas to Hong ukerving that these marks may be
tral Magistracy. First defendant') constitute a bribe shared by Daugh-1 Kong.
removed or stolen by sampans,
No. 7, 1st floor: former rent was charged with larceny of tarberty and Miller for approving of The typhoon, which was of very lete
$26.30-increase of $15 demanded, and the second with receiving the return of the $7,000,000 to Herr small area but severe, passed 'near
together with $40 shoe money-but stolen property. The case was re-Merton-Reuter's American Ser- Amoy early this morning
manded until Wednesday &fternoon. vice. NW. track..
the tenant moved out.
Observatory report at 10.40
a.m. to-day :-
Pressure has decreased very crisiderably al Amoy, moderately
on a
Office furniture of varjous kinds, wines, provision and mis-
"
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Island (Port Shelter).
(4) 10% Cables S. 61 W. from No. 3: Rent raised from $120 to
A demand for | Big Boulder near Gruff Head $190 per month. in Tolo Channel.
$300 shoe money was reduced to These moorings will be marked $200 and paid.
"
It is notified that the name of the Far Eastern Shipping Syndi- cate, Limited, has been stuck off the Register of Companies.
No. 7, 2nd floor: raised from $27
$38, with $40 shos money.
LI
GAS CO. PROSECUTION.
The next Criminal Sessions wil Note: Shoe money here means be held on Monday, September 20, jonly one payment.]
Further observations by
the
'PHONE CABLE LOST.
A qualifying examination for writer (who must remain anory-
The Hong Kong Telephone Co., cellaneous goods will be sold by appointments of Probationer
Ltd., reported to the, Police yester- auction at Messrs. Lammert Bros. Clerks in Government Service willous for obvious reasons) are that No. 379. Queen's Road Central, haday that between 5 and 8 am, some
can although owners, sales room, Duddell Street, at 11 be held in Queen's College Hall on rentals because they are permitted
increase levied the following additiona':-
a.m. on Tuesday.
Monday and Tuesday, September to do so by law, they should be to 360 per month.
2nd floor: Rent.doubled, from $30 persons, by breaking the padlock of
the company's godown at Queen'u ! 20 and 21, at 9 a.m.
prevented from demanding shoe
Road Central, succeeded fh cao 3rd floor: Raised from 822 to $60 ing away nine lengths of money; and that there cannot be al hawker who has a "stall" at the His Excellency the Governor great many heartless landlords in entrance to ground floor: raised valued at $186. date, the Hing Fat Steamship has accepted the resignation the Colony who would exploit the from 14 to $40. Company, Limited will, unless by Second-Lieutenant Frederic public in such manneri cause is shown to the contrary, be Newall Young of his Conumission struck off the Register of Com in the Hong Kong Volunteer panies and the company will be Defence Corps, with effect from dissolved.
September 6.
It is notified that, at the ex- piration of three months from
Community v, Individual.
The joint writers ask if teraris cannot make a united effort to stop. unscrupulous, persons from "huri-
A Chinase lady and gentleman ing a community to benefit in" Jullege that the principal tenant of "¡dfviduals.”
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