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Sunning" Set Ablaze.
REPORTED STERN RESISTANCE... “SOMEONE. WOUNDED:"
Having been pirated and set afire by the pirates in"consequence, it in thought, of the determined resistance put up by the officers, the China Navigation (Butterfield and Swire) steamer Sunning," a coustal vessel engaged on the run between Shanghai and Hong Kong was discovered in the early hours of this morning by H.M.S. **Blue hell off Chelang Point, between Amoy and Hong Kong, in distress, Wireless messages briefly recording this fact and that two other China Navigation vessels are standing by to render assistance, in addition to H.M.S. "Bluebell," wore received in Hong Kong thiê morn- ing.
was on her way from Shanghal to Hong Kong The Sunning with European passengers on board and the usual coastal cargo. The vessel left Amoy yesterday morning.
No news of any casualties has been received, beyond the brief reference to someone having beer wounded, nor is it possible to tell at the moment the extent of the damage:
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CANTON TRADE.
Shipping Boycott Ceases.
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Questions in House of Cammoni
The "new" boycott is rapidly nearing it and andiccmplate or
Rugby. Nov. 15.
London, Nova 18k In the House of Commons, Sir mal relations between. Cantar and
The Arst votes taken in the cool. Harry Britain asked whether Hong Kong should be restored cells have been in favour of ac-any effective form of co-operation within a few weeks.
cepting the terms proposed by the existed between the Powers inter The Canton Government, it will everxment for a settlement Suchfested in the protection of the lives be recalled, promised to call the reisions were reached at meetings and property of their nationals in boycott off on October 10, Can- of miners at Clycach Vale, Blaena- China, ton kept its word, and the pickets Garndiffaith, and Abertillery retired
in South Wales.
The Secretary of State for For.: Then came the new boycott.shire and Warwickshire have also
The Mineral Councils of York eign Affairs, Sir Austen Chamber This has never received official deciced by a big majority in favour of the Powers was always prac lain, replied that the co-operation recognition nor--as far as is of acceptance. known-any
tised as far as means permitted, encouragement or help:
It is noteworthy that in South but such co-operation was not sub. Two bodies were mainly active more united front than in any other
Wales the men have preserved aject to formal agreement, in the new boycott but a third coalfield, and that the South Wales in, answer, to a
Sir Austen Chamberlain added, was "interested."
supplementary agitators who wanted their jobs of the Government proposals at the tion had been secured quite re- Ex-Seamen representatives voted for rejection question, that practical co-opera- back and the Transport Union Delegate Conference held in Lon-cently and traffic while the Economic directed attention to passengers don last Saturday, 1 Severance Association made in-ecrded by the above mentioned ernment would not hesitate to Mr. H. W. Looker asked for an The favourable decisions now assurance that the British Gov to. stocks Scyth Wales districts may therefore, take any steps necessary, not without, undae optimism, be taken merely to ensure the protection As foreshadowed by reports as indicating the probability of the and security of British subjects, published in the "China Mai" on settlement being accepted, not only but to ensure British rights of Saturday, and confirmed yester-in South Wales, but generally property and other British rights day, better counsels have now pre-throughout the country. vailed. The Transport men now Meanwhile, the number of minars cargo from Hong Kong. The ex-steady daily increase. To-day's in want to work and will handle returning to work maintains its
and have abandoned their peace men at work up to 336,153,-British seamen pickets have been pacified creuse, is 7.442, bringing the total ful blockade."
When discovered, the upper works of the ship were afre ous determined efforts were being made to get the flares under control As soon as the news was received in Hong Kong this morning the Taikoo Duck tag was despatched to the scene to assist and to tow the disabled vessel to Hong Kong, should it be found necessary. ⚫vestigation
The value of the haul made by the pirates is not as yet known-of British goods in Canton, in fact, particulars of any sort as to the piracy are lacking. but it is thought that the pirates bookedi as, passengers at Shanghai.
When the "Sunning" was discovered by HMS. "Bluebell which was on its way to Swatow from Hong Kong, the pirates had made good their escape.
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Later: It is understood that the flames have been subdued Owing to the heavy seas running, which has, rendered access to the Sunning" by vessels standing by extremely difficult, also to the fact that the wireless-apparatus of the "Sunning" has been dam- aged; very few details can at present be given. It is understood authentically that "some-one has been wounded" but that no deaths have has yet been reported.
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The information at present received has been by means of signals from the damaged vessel and that accounts for its bareness of detail,
The two B. and S. vessels standing by are the "Kaying," pro- peening northwards from Hong Kong, and the “Suiyang," proceed ing southwards..
The Sunnihg" will not arrive in Hong Kong to day. The scene of the piracy and fire is some 80 miles distance from Hong Kong and the heavy seas render towing impracticable at present..
THEY KILLED HIM."
STOLEN JEWELS.
Wireless Service,
were not interfered with,
tinue to do its best to protect Bri
Sir Austen Chamberlain said that the Government would con- tish Hives and interests.
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Sir Austen Chamberlain told" Mr. G. P. Trevelyan that the new British Minister, Mr. Miles Lamp- son, was proceeding to Peking.
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“A SOW'S EAR.”
CONSTABLE WHO SLEPT ON DUTY.
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MAKING AN EXAMPLE,
The merchants who supported the Severance Committee are not
A Majority Certain
London, Nov. 16, sensible who have argued that it fields indicate that a majority will nearly so prominent as the more
Reports from a number of goal-Reuter. is treason against the Koumin- tang to hinder the resumption of obtained for acceptance of the communications, that being now
Government's plan.
The South Wales Miners' Fadera- the policy of the Party.
From the outset. Leading Chintion has decided to accept the ese traders who have been in terms. "as a matter of loyalty to
the Miners' Federation. Louch with the "China Mail" and
The Lancashire, and Cheshire whose views have been given pro- Federation endorsed the action of minence in these columns were the conference federation delegates confident that the strike, boycott in supporting acceptance. and blockade would be entirely settled, as all parties had to re- The Yorkshire Miners Council fain the goodwill of the Nationale, presided over by Mr. Herbert ist Government and the Govern
Smith. ment was in favour of trade.
No statement was made after the meeting, but it is believed the pro Although the amount of cargo posals were overwhelmingly adopt Believed to be the perpetrator the cancellation of the transport
going up this morning (following fed. the of a number or the major bur-boycott) was comparatively eight hours sitting, decided to re- defended the accused, rétress
The Derbyshire Council, after an glaries that have occurred in the small, the "China Mail" can give fer the terms to the members with- Colony during the past few only the same reason as before, months, Ho Leung, alias Ho Yue, viz., pessimism and the usual de out any recommendation, but it is whether it was not unusual 22, unemployed, was arrested out-sire to wait a few days to see the
felt they will be accepted... side St. Paula Hostel on Saturday outcome.
Over thirty collieries are all morning, it is said, and was found
ready working in Northumberland.
Reuter.
GIRL'S PATHETIC APPEAL IN COURT.
A VILLAGE FEUD.
"They killed my father; is not this court going to grievances of my father."
Bursting into kobe under the Cross-examination of counsel. the young daughter of the man killed at Taikiu village, New Territories, following a dispute between in habitants of that village and those of Wang Chau, addressed the above appeal to the court, -
REPORTED FIND ON ARRESTED
MAN."
A NOTORIOUS BURGLARÍ
in possession of a quantity of now been inserted by those who The thin end of the wedge has jewellery the property of Mrs. wish to trade, and there is no rea- Beecher, treasurer of St. Paul's
son why all ships, including: Bri-
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A Cantonese lutong, P.C.C128, appeared before Mr. R. F. Lind- sell at the Central Magistracy this morning in answer to a charge of sleeping on duty.”
Mr. C. G. Perdue, Assistant Director of Criminal Intelligence, conducted the case on behalf of the Police, and Mr. S. H. Laseby
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His Worship asked bi Perdue TABAQUERIA FILIPINA
bring a man to the Magistracy for sleeping on duty. In reply, Mr. Perdue stated that the defendant had already been punished depart- Earlier Messages.
mentally three times this year for the same offence. The Captain Hostel. Dr. Y. S. Wan and Mr.tish, should not be working again.
London, Nov: 15, on a charge of manslaughter be. S. Wong, als of St. Paul's at Canton in a week or two.
Extraordinary Interest prevailed Superintendent of Police took a in fore Mr. Justice Wood are being Hostel.
a crowded police court at serious view of the case as the defended by Mr. G. Albuster The Police are actively engaged having been diverted on the were four summonses charging the police station at the time. A ser- The attention of, malcontents Renishaw, Derbyshire, when there man was the only lukong at the
In the course of this morning's Eber of cases of burglary which, itton. it is now predicted that the emergency regulations in the for a severe term of imprisonment i upon the investigation of a num- Steamboat Co.'s wharves in Can M.P... Mr. Kirkwood, with breaking geant had found him there asleep, He had been instructed to press
Three men who are being tried
K.C.
hearing. Mr. Alabaster put it to the daughter of the man killed that deceased has been at the head of an opposing faction at the time he met his death. Counsel suggested that what happened was that two men from Wong Chas pursued three women who had been gather- ing pig fodder from a pad field, a number of that deceased and other men from Taikiu went dut and attacked them, and that one of the prisoners had then seized the spear that the deceased held and had laid about him in self de fence.
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This the witness denied, and
course of speeches in Derbyshire villages on November 2
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make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. He would ask the Bench to make an example of the man and no more.
hard labour.
The Magistrate! Six weeks!
is alleged, have been traced to the arrested man.
cargo-boats, coblies, etc., will not, the theft of jewellery and other load British vessels at Canton.
These include be reluctant to discharge and
without the option of a fine. The case was adjourned for Mr. Loseby said that he had ex- valuables which took place at the residence of M. G. Grimble, the is that the industrial dispute there fence, in view of the great cor as a police officer and, in his opin- Further news from Kongmoon tion for time to prepare his de-length. He was obviously no use week on Mr. Kirkwood's applica-amined the defendant at some well-known local broker, at Brank was settled by the good offices of stitutional principles involved."on, it was a case of trying to some Towers last week..
When the accused was brought coolien got one side of the business
the Customs brokers. The Reuter. before Major C. Willson at the and the boatmen the other. Ship- Central Magistracy this morningments are now moving freely be-
The Government Plan. Inspector Carey asked for a re-tween that port and Hong Kong
Rugby, Nov. 16. mand as the Police wished to in-and Kongmoon merchants are expected to see the termination of The present week is generally vestigate the matter further.
looking forward to a satisfactory the poal dispute: The miners' dis the settlement when the winter sols-trict associations are deciding whe
tice comes round on Dec. 22. ther to accept, as recommended by their delegates conference, the pro- posals for s settlement presented by the Government. All districta FRESH, CLOUDY."must decide before Thursday, and
the results will be presented
His Worship remanded accused in custody for a week.
said that there was a considerable GUILTY KNOWLEDGE.
body of men from Wong Chuu, all
of whom were armed. Four of them attacked her father when he remonstrated with them for châs- ing the women.
JUNK MASTER AND REVOLVER
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TO-MORROW'S WEATHER
FORECAST.
At
UP $50.
YOUTH FINED FOR OPIUM.
the delegates' conference on Friday. "Oh, you' paid a Ane of $50-last Ajunk master appeared thts
Already in South Wales, at month. We will try $100 this time In reply to further questions, morning before Mr. J.. H. B. Nihill,
Blaenavon, Abertillery and Garn- and see if you will pay that too witness denied that the spear was at the Kowloon Magistracy, charged forecast for all the local districts favour of acceptance, and other tral Magistracy this morning to a Till noon tomorrow the weather diffaith, the mipers have voted in said Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Cen- one her father kept as a relic of with unlawful possession of a re-is-N.E. winds, fresh; cloudy. tha days before the establishing of
volver and several rounds of m
districts are expected to provide at Chinese youth charged with being Af 11.05 am, the Observatory re-least a majority for this course. police stations in the New Terri-munition...
ported:-Pressure has increased
In possession of opium. tories and when villagers had to
Mr. J. Remedios, who appeared considerably over
The Government proposals are defend themselves. Her father was for the defence, said defendant had moderately over N.E. Japan and of agreement in every coalfield.
Centra Japan, designed to accure a standard. formi a licence to possess three rifles, but slightly, over S.W, Japan. It has Anything like exact equality is not not armed at the time he was tacked..
did not have one for this revolver decreased moderately at Shanghai the airs of the plan, but it junk master was fined $16 for fall- He said that three Chinese soldiers and slightly over Central China. It perpetuates common principles and ins to exhibit regulation lights, and were passengers of the bout from is nearly stationary elsewhere.common factors for calculation of the master of a cargo boat fined $5 Ping. Hol to Hong Kong and that these men had left the revolver in along the S.B. Coast of China and establishes a national minimum. It alongside 5 other bouts.
Fresh monsoon may be expected district wage rates, and virtually for mooring abreast the ne. "Dux" SHANGHAI INCIDENT. the junk He pointed out that to over the northern portion of the accures the working in the dis-
convict the defendant; the police China Sea, had to prove #defendant's" guilty knowledge.
The Cure is proceeding.
STRIKE NOW VIRTUALLY ENDED.
The police informed the bench that defendant made a statement to the police enying that the three re-soldiers had left, the revolver in his possession, which proved, secord- ing to the polled his "knowledge of its existence" in his junk.
Defendant was fined $75.
Shanghai, Nov. 16. Some strikers have been placed
Eight pickets have been arrested, The strike is virtually ended Reuter.
ricts of machinery for regulation
At the Marine court this morning,
Meteorological bbservation at 6 of wages above that minimum in ing day. Hours are to be left
to-day-barometer 80:02; tem-accordance with the state of pros-determination in districts. On the perature 66; humidity 84 wind perity of the industry. It allows question of hours, there can be no N.E force 3; weather overcast. of some elasticity in the fixing of appeal to tribunal, and to this the profits, and it assures continuance miners take exception. But if the of the subsistence allowance. It working of longer hours, adde to provides for agreements of a dura-the prosperity of the industry, they tion of not less than three years wfi have their full share, of the "The standard agreement makes no additional proceeds British Wirs reference to the length of the work-less Service.
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