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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1926.
FOUR MONTHS MORE.
WHEN BOYCOTT WILL BE REALLY OVER.
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More Improvement at Canton.
PLAIN-CLOTHES STRIKE PICKETS RESTRAINED ON BUND:
That anti-British agitation, following the end of the blockade of Hẹng Kong, will cease at Canton in four months. is the predic tion made confidently by a Chinese migrehant who has come here on business.
Further Improvement. in the situation has been recorded and attempted esamination" activities were restrained in Canton on Wedtesdiny.
FIRED AT AGAIN.
British River Gunboats
in Action.
YANGTSE MILITARY ATTACK.
Boycott Situation at Chungking. Now Improving.
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LULL IN WAR.
NO CHANGE ON KLANGSI FRONT.
OPERATIONS ELSEWHERE.
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By Our Special Correspondent.? No material change hes OC- curred in the Kiangai war zone, nor does any seem imminent from the trend of hostilities.. Hankow. Oct. 1-1.
Reports to hand, however, H.M.S. "Bee" (one of the gun-point to there being Nttle possiblHong Kong owners of the "ks. bouts of the British flotilla on the lity of an armistice supervening, Borneo of which Capt. J. H. Yangtse) was fired on near Shusi On the contrary, it is predicted Van den Berg la the "skipper), are yesterday.
by military observers that Gen- anxious as to the safety and where- There were no casualties and erul Chang Kai-shek is just wait abouts of their steamer which is the "Bee" returned the fire. ing to take stock of his position on the Hongay-Hong Kong run.
A protest has been made, to before lunching another drive. The beat office was advised that the southern military authorities. Meanwhile the southerners are the "Borneo's sailed from Hongay The "China Mail' is not in a Yesterday the "Fatskan" and! H.M.'s armed auxiliary "Klawo" retiring gradually and slowly, on Cet. 10 nt daylight with a full "Sai On" returned, after having left Wanhsien today for Ichang with the northern Allies reluct-carge of ecal consigned to the Thi position to reveal the name of the merchant who is very closely cpn-one alongside their respective (which is farther down the ant to keep close contact that too Sugar Refining Co. here.. nected with official circles in Can- waarves in Canton harbour: river)..
necessitates entering the ly The Bornes therefore, ja-con- Explanations and reasons The news that passengers had The situation at Chungking country away from the Kisiderably overdue. Another point that he gave made a very con-landed and embarked without any (last treaty port up the Yangtse) klang-Nanchang Railway.
which makes those concerned un- restriction was frantically receiv-appears to be steadily improving: vincing narrative and there is no
Other Influences.
easy is the Observatory's report of Gunboats are obtaining supplies
the existence of a severe wyphoon ground for doghting his conten. Bed by the crowds on the Praya.
The steamers between Macao and the native staffs are return-
At quite a number of points, near Hainan last Sunday. small detachments of Marshal
Masters of vessels safling to Hai- and Canton have also resumed ing to British firms.
"The local situation has not Sun Chuan-fang's troops are phong are asked to keep a "look- without any sign of discourage-)
moving westwards, after engag-out" for any sign of this steamer. ment.
changed.
ing the Cantonese and slightly The "Borneo" is a coasting steamer calding regularly at Hong pushing them back.
at is felt that should the war on Kong,and flies the British flag. the Fukien from prove.unfavour able to the Nationalists...Changj Kar-shek's hand may be hastened). to the extent of attacking to re-:
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He said that by a simple law of economics, Canton's trade stond to benefit by the withdrawal of the "Poycot and the Nationalist Gov. ernment really had the welfare of the people at heart.
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TO-DAY'S WEDDING.
CEREMONY AT WESLEYAN CHURCH.
ROSSITER-CORLEY.
Severe Bombardment.
A French gunboat was fired on yesterday between Kiukiang and Hankow and one man was killed
Naval Despatch.
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Note: Shasi, is also above Han- kow, but is in the hands of the
POLICY TOWARDS CHINA.
here the pressure.
Chinese reports say that a few of Sun Chuan-fang's gunboats may leave the Yangtse for Na- kien,
The position near Swalow 15
Our New Minister "Hitr From Jobscure and it is almost impossi
ble to say which side is winning. I the Shoulder,"
The wedding took place thin morning" at the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Wanchai. of
London, Oct. 14. the Rev. H. S. F. Rossiter, of the
Lord Southborough, who" pre- English Wesleyan Mission, at
resident in Hong sided at a China Association ban- presynt
quet, bade godspeed, to Mr. Miles
found to be zufremt and agitators Kony for Miss H. M. Corley,
STOLEN GOODS.
WEST POINT BURGLARY SOLVED.
PAWNSHOP ARREST.
5
A watch kopt by detectives at the
as the engagements hitherto have pawnshops resulted in a clug which been relatively unimportant.
·
led to the arrest of a burgla? who Russian Arms for Canton..
took two new raincoats and other clothing from No. 5. Sal On Lane Washington, Oct 9.
western
Tuesday district) on A high offcial of the State Depart-night. All the property was ren ment said to-day that Russit was!
covered.
¡od' opinion, however, was that the Corleys of Kingston-er Thames, within a week as the New Minis quantities. He said that evidence by a rattan maker, was gained by i would stil e busy. The consensus dughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lampson who is going 1 China shipping arms into China in great Entrance to the house, accupied |
authorities will not countenance unlawd activities,
"Waiting for Bonus..
ter.
Mr.
in the posession of the department cutting through the doos with # proved this fact edaclusively Most sharp instrument and unfastening, of the gues and ammunition, he the bait.
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The Chinese people inust maye A. H. Bray, MA... B.D... officiated sympathy with the difficulties of said, were being sent to the Cantos As is the usual way with thieves.
who arrived in the Colony by the
"Mantua." The Rev. E. A Bastin and The bride, who was given away ** Mr. A. Dransfield, was charmingly attired in a dress of white crepe de chine trimmed with lace, with veil and orange that definite plaubssons. Her bouquet was of had been laid down to Bisband the white lilies. White roses and
muiden hair fern.
about in their own methods. Ac- ordingly time was needed to re- store normal" conditions. The speaker gave it as a fart, and not
as a surmise.
pickits and strikers."
Accommodation and meals would still be provided, it is estim- ated for another four months.
when the boycott will be all over the blockade having been fitted , already,
! Miss G. Hinton, the brides- mujd, wore 2 dress of pink porcente, trimmed with lace and carried bouquet of pink roses and mafflenhair forn,
Dr. W. G." Hollanda was best man.
A sum of $10 is being paid to those departing to seek work.
The hymns 0 happy home. The bonus promised is $100 and where Thou" and "O perfect the balance will be available slove" were sung. soon as the temporafy surtaxes Decome an arcomplished fact.
Definite Assurance,
When asked about the continu
After a reception at Lane Crawford's Restaurant. where many friends were entertained, the bride and bridegroom left for
Lampson, responding.. valeed the Government's deep the Chinese people while observ. ing strict impartiality towards the contending factions; but pending the establishment of a nerament was bound to accord national government, the British
their nationals the fallest pro tection and exact reparation for any wrong done where no Chinese authority exists.
ese army but large quantities were j available for the defeated Kalgenthe real culprit kept in the back- troops if they should ever be re. ground while he hired another man. organized.
to go to a pawnshop far away from knowledge that anpan was engaging part of the stolen property.
He said the department had no the scene of the robbery to pledge
similar trade.-Associated Press.j
A deteorive questioned the man regarding the property and after a
| fruitless attempt to prove that the clothing was given to him by his.
Mr. Lampson paid a tribute to 1 MILLIONS SAVED. sister he took the officer to Cause-
the patience and sacrifices of British communities in China in endeavours to overcome the diff culties which they had faced, which make it more incumbent
CUTTING DOWN, PUBLIC WORKS.
way Bay where he thief was wait- ing with the remainder of the haul. When brought before Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy this morning, the first defendant denied knowledge of the burglary, but claimed that the property was. In consequence of a decrease of handed to him by the second, de- $1,887,236 in estimated expenditure fendant
This was admit- during 1927 on Pubide Works Ex-ted by the latter, who confessed to
1927 ESTIMATES.
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the Government to defend their lawful rights. Neverthe- less he was confident the Chinese people would not misinterpret the altitude as implying unfriendli ness to them or a desire to interraordinary the total Estimates for being the thief.
Divisional Inspector Grant proved ation of the Strike Committee and their honeymoon at Repulse Bay fere, with internal polities in 1927 show a decrease over the total
Estimates for 1926.
a previous conviction against the Savings are also provided for in second defendant. His Worship: other directions but these are more imposed sentence of four months than equalled by estimated hard labour on the charge of lar creuses and the total decrease on next year's estimated expenditure found gulity of receiving the stolen 'ceay. The first defendant was as compared with this year's is less property and was sentenced to three
the Picket Corps, the association and Cheung Chau, the bride of merchants and others to "severtravelling in a fawn silk dress economic relations," this mer with hat to match,
| chant Explained at great length
how the movement is different from that of last year and gave an assurance that official support was not intended.
China. Reuter.
southerners.
Ichang is a little COUNCIL MEETING. further up. Both ports are in
COLONY'S BUDGET FOR NEXT
YEAR.
the Legislative Council, the most
Hupeh province."
Shanghai, Oct, 14.
than the amount saved or Public menths' hard labour.. Works Extraordinary.
The total decrease la $1,675.913] ($22,214,702, us compared withi $23,796;415), These figures in- aclude the Pablje Debt and Military
Contribution.
THE WEATHER.
Each day it is becoming more
It is reported that H.M.S. plainly evident so the people of
"Woodlark" was fired upon on Canton, he concluded, that there
At this afternoon's, meeting of Oct. 13 near Tungting Lake. will be no interference. At pre-
The vessel was subjected to sent the masses do not know what important business was first read-severe bombardment, and was to think; but after a week or song of the bill dealing with
fire with the forced to return the they will not need to be told.
and machine-guns
pompoms. Colony's budget for next year. Picket Incident.
no casualties Speeches by HE. the Governor She suffered and the Colonial Secretary will be Reuter given to-morrow, in extensa, in pre-
Chang Kai-shek's Order. ference to brief summaries to-day In order to avoid Liternational
Pressure has decreased moderate- which may not do justice to a sub-complications (says the "Canton
ly over E. China and slightly.over ject of concern to all.
Gazette"), General Chang Kai-
Another saving is effected in the
the Philippines. It is nearly shek has issued a strict order Public Works Department as a re stationary over S. China Gradients
From another source the "China Mail" heard of restraint. by the authorities, put on a body of bickets. A number not in uni- form, were on the Bund, declaring themselves to be members of the "investigation" or "examination" corps and were interfering with coolles who were carrying smell. packages for foreigners..
"
The attendance comprised
H.E the General Officer
munding (Major-General C. c.
Leard, C.B. C.M.G.),
The official forecast of the wea? ther, for Hong Kong, coast and For- Cadet Service Reduction.
mosa Channel, till noon to-morrow The Cadet service has come na-east winds, fresh to moderate;| for a reduction in the 1927 Estovercast at first, improving later. mutes, there being a decrease.
At £1.65 a.m., the Observatory $27,636 largely is the result reported: reductions provided for on new ap- pointments."
Н
of
H. E. the Governor Sir Cecil prohibiting his troops from firing suit of reductions on new appoint over Ching and the China Sen are (Clementi, K.C.M.C.)
upon foreign gunboats and other ments provided for and the excess shallower. Com vessels on the Yangtae unless the for redictions on the abolition "of Moderate monsoon may be expect-
latter wilfully disregarded the posts over the amount provided for ed over the N. China Sea. shipping regulations instituted by new posts..
Meteorological observations at 6 the Nationalist general headquar Public Works Recurrent esti a.m. to-day-barometer 29.88: mated expenditure for 1927 le up temperature 76; humidity 89; wind It will be recalled that the Bri-by $340,700. The Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, C.B.E.. KIC. (Attorney Generul),
tish Consul-General in Canton was! The Police Department estimated E., force 5.
inexpenditure is also up (by $69,727). The Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, instructed by the Minister
Peking to send a note to Mr. Among the increases is provision!
The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn (Colonial Secretary),
ters.
After a few hours, these un- armed pickets left the Bund (on. Wednesday) and coolies have sub- sequently worked as they chose.
This morning the "Fatshan" went up to Canton with a full com-
The driver of a motor car own-i plement of passengers-including | O.E.E. (Colonial Treasurer), many in the saloon-and a quan- The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Eugene Chen on the matter, for expense incurred on the conveyed by a Chinese contractor In tity of cargo.
C.B.E (Secretary for Chinese
Teo Well Disciplined? system, the creation of new poata Kowloon was involved in an A Talra),
The note stated that British and a beavy item for rations for accident while driving on the Castle Peak Road yesterday. A The Hon. Mr. II. T. Creasy vessels have always maintained Indian police.
villager attempted to cross the (Director of Public Works).
Education Dept. Cost. strict neutrality and have been
The estimated Education Depart road in front of the car and was The Hon. Mr. E.. D. C. Wolfe forbidden from transporting arms. (Captain Superintendent of Police), Mr. Eugene Chen (Canton's inent cost for 1927 is above that for knocked down. The man was The Hon. Bir Shou-son 'Chow, Foreign Minister) oxplained to the 1920 by $236,428, new fosta being taken to the Kowloon Hospital The Hon. Mr An 0. Lang, Consul that the southern troops estimated at $91,667 increase and with a fractured leg: The Hon. Mr. HL W. Bird, "known to be well disciplined, building grants at $100,000 in- The Hon Mr. R. H. Kotowall, could not have taken such actiona, crease. LL.D.,
against British vessels and that
Traffic Improvement. For the first time since June of last year, the s.s. "Kwong Tung" left this morning. She will an- chor in the stream as hitherto, as the company does not have a wharf in Canton.
The Kwong Wing S.S. Co'g'"Tai Ming" is announced to sail for Wuchow on October 18.
When the "Fook On" went yes terday, she took 278 passengers and 14 tons of cargo (comprising dyea, piecegoods and wire).
The Hon. D. G. M. Bernard...
The Hon. Dr. W. V. M, Koch,
The Medical Department pro
the incidents might have been vides for now posts and the sati- caused by the troops newly incor- mated facredse on all costs in Mr. S. B B. McElderry (Clerk of porated into the Nationalist $12,080 Councils).
Army.s
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