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MOTOR BANDITS.
An Armed Gang in the Colony,
YAUMATI COUP YESTERDAY,
Red Car Used in a $500 Robbery,
For the second time in the history
of the Colony, motor bandits wore
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1926."
"A WISE MOVE”
Mr. Lampson's Visit To Hankow.
HOME PRESS VIEWS.
New Minister's Speech at Shanghai.
"FOOCHOW'S FATE,
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In Paris.
MEETING WITH M. BRIAND.
Fengtien Avoiding the Sir Aüsten Chamberlain
Cantonese?
NORTHERN ATTITUDE CHANGES.
Invitation to Bear Brunt of Campaign.
The Agenda at Geneva Council Discussed.
Rugby, Dec. 3.
Sir Austen and Lady Cham-
Mall reports to hand from Amoy Rugby, Dec. 3.
and Foochow indieste, that con
[By "Li Chung-yin.”] Minister to China, is proceeding thants over the trend of military of Marshal Chang Tao-lin, in reberlain funched to-day with M.
Mr. Miles Lampson; the British";
siderabie'sneasiness la felt by mer- Several changes in the attitude a work yesterday. This gang met from Shanghai, via Napking to events there. following the invasion iation to Canton's militars Briand, the French Foreign Min with sarees in that they got clear Hankow, where he will probably or the province of Fukien by the Pain, have occurred this week. Towny, wherent a few years ago, an-Jarrive on Tuesday.
ther band of armed desperadoes was founded up afley a series running, dehts, in the streets a. on the hillside.
About 30 p.m. yesterday four or irve men went by à motor-car to the 2nd floor of Nɔ. 216, Temple Streek, In busy dentre of Yaumati.
Once they had laid their hands in a cash box and $500; they dash e down the stairs and cleared off in their waiting car.
Plustered Retreat.
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The British Government "haa given Mr. Lampson wide latitude to deal with the situation, and his decision to visit Hankow is regarded by the Press as a wise move.
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The only thing the British re- quired was to be allowed to live and trade peaceably in China British Wireless Service..
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Cantonese
majority of the middle classes are even hoplag for the Southern cam
paign to Aucewed
Opinion Chinose
Returning the Spoils. True, the Fergtien warlords have poured troops southwards, but only to occupy territory which "Sun Chuan-fang previously "heid:
ister at the Quai d'Orsay. Other included M. Poincare guests
Premier), M. Herriot (former Premier) and Lord Crewe, Bri.. tish Ambassador.
Receiving Press representatives later at the British Embassy Sir Austen Chamberlain said: "I had the pleasure of a short con-" versation with M. Poincare this afternoon, and subsequently had
with A long conference
M. Briand. This bore chiefly on those questions which are on the agenda at Geneva. We also dis cussed several questions of gen-i
expedition from the kwangtung border.
among well-informed is growing that the With Fukien traders, the winter Fengtion lenders intend avoiding solstice (Dec. 22) settlemont may the Southerners, 28 long as pár. not be as important as it is with sibly. Cuntonese But it is felt, that The invitation" extended by He will proceed later to Feking should there be a aplis among the Marshal San Chuan-faug to the pro-Northern troops, perlous dis- Manchurian Army to bear the Where, however, no government
brust of a campaign against Gen exists at present to which hisorders may break out."
Not exactly because they prefer eral Chang Kai-shek seems to have credentials could be presented.
the lesser evil, but because they feel not borne, fruit, In his first public statement since reaching China. Mr. Lamp-that the Nationalist regime will be able to preserve order, the Hon, addressing the British. American and Chinese members Neighbones of the victims noticed of the Shanghai Union Chub, de jhe motor car without paying any clared that he had come with an
Defender Changes: Policy.
eral interest, which it is neces- pomicular attention to it
This territory, it should be not-sary to review between the For open mind and simply wanted two people however, state that they fair play all round.
There is additional "alarm overed, was 'controlled by Chang Tso-eign Ministers of two nationa wery struck by the flustered ap-
the obscurity surrounding the in about, two years ago, tif Sun united in carrying out a policy of pearthge of the men who came ous
attitude of General Chung Vi, who Chuan-fang snatched it by a coup peace. During the two years: Defeated in battle by the Ean- that I have been in touch with of the house to jump into the car
commanded the Northern vanguard and drive away. These witnesses
against Canton.
tonese, Sum Chaan-lang offered M. Briand we have found our- From attempting to hold his return the spoils. jeon only give a very bazy descrip New Minister's Speech.
selves in agreement regarding! tion of the car but they are em-
ground, his policy has now veared Shanghai, Dee: 8.
Occupation by the Fengtien subjects at issue, and particu phate that it was painted red. Mr. Miles Lampson made his round (it is ullaged) to pourparlers forces of the provinces of Anhularly those concerning the forth- As the identity of the gang, the first public speech since his arri-with the Nationalists, and he is and Kiangsu would have meant coming session of the League of northwards. Chinese lady who was robbed anys val in China here to-day when he retreating
without bringing them face to face with Nations Council. I do not re- fighting. thus the Header had previously was the guest at luncheon of the
Juhe Nationalist, outposts.
collect exactly what I told you on! called on her on several occasions Union Club the hembership opon now as the defender of Foo- Admiral Sha Chen-ping is looked
Fanfare of Trumpets. and sold her rewood, Ste is able which is composed of British,
Although an offensive" was an said we had carried out some. to identify him if apprehended. Americans and Chinese.
chow, the capital of the province.
He is stated to have united the nounced, with a fanfare of truthing great in the way of pro- How Admittance Was Gained.
In the course of his speech Mr.
Marshal Chang Teo-lin'e gress towards a policy of peace, No firearm was produced, but Lampson said that he had come civil, military and naval elements, pets.
here with an open mind
He but General Chang Yi le regarded subordinates only took over what and I asked you not to expect too
too immediate results.|| gach of the gang seems to have been armed with dangerous daggers simply wanted to see fairplay all us opposed to him, since; a request they most coveted, and have so far great or with which they threatened the und. The talk of British imper.cf payment for his 8.000 troops has avoided the south of Anhui, where from the Locarno agreement.
they would be opposite the Southcan but repeat this advice. Since Balism in China was all moon-been refused.
then our work has been progress- erners' camp-fires. ahine. The only things the Bri-
ngau was much desired, and ing slowly but surely, and even Admittance to the fat was gain-Itish wanted was to be allowed to and smaller warships) have re- the Fengtien ders vert down other countries, have not failed ed by one of the robbers asking live and trade peaceably here. if any of the innutes wanted to Why
Mr. J. B. Powell, welcoming mained inactive for so long, the big army to Nanking, the capital to appreciate and to be affected
General Chang
by the results obtained. This firewood:
Mr Lampson, on behalf of the people think that no resistance will of that province. Tudy complainant was taking Americans.
arm of the Tsung-chang's main strength progress is continuing but we said that he was be offered by this
Northern forces,
concentrated at Pukow, the import still have difficulties to face. Pro- viced we, find means of solving trong, are said to
have already side of the river, facing Nanking, these, little by little, we can go farther; and this is the only way advanced to a point north of Amoy.
whereby we shall ultimately ar but there is a possibility of their
rive at a satisfactory state of waiting for a surrender before de-
affairs in Europe. ciding on an onslaught against Foochow
Tady,
an afternoon nap in her cubicle especially glad to knew that the
Doubts About the Nayy. - As the Chinese crueldron
when the gang revealed their inten- Minister had seen something of The Cantonese, about 25,000 ant railway station on the other
dions. Two men stood guard over Shanghai and was going to Han the frightened occupants while the kow and Nanking before settling Tethers ransacked the rooms. down in Peking, for Peking had A cash box was found with money ruined the reputation of many and jewellery inside, to the total diplomats (laughter and hear, value of $518. Details of the loot hear).-Reuter. have already been supplied to the detectives on the case.
The First Bund.
France's Policy.
-Paris, Nov. 2.
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What the evil population fears most is the probability, of loating
Promised reinforcements
by
Sir Austen Chamberlain's by the Northern rabble should The Best band of motor bandits statement in the House of Com.there be a debacle, in Hong Kong aimed at a much mons. expressing Britain's higher prize. They footed a native pugnance at intervention in the Marshal Sun Chuan-fang (south- bank at the junction of "Des Voeux domestic affairs of China. agrees wards, from across the Cheklang Road West and Queen's Street, just with French policy, saya "Le frontier) have not materialised. beyond Nam Puk Hong.
Temps," as defined by M. Briand. Somebody blew a police whistle in the Chamber of Deputies. As the gung drove off in a waiting the tendency of Britain to adopt The paper calls attention to cary they were challenged by an Judian policeman who was inmea more conciliatory attitude to diately fired at,
ward Canton, which is of capital At least one man
revolutionary Moscow.-Reuter.
influence
of
ARSON ATTEMPTS.
Disorder Follows Defenders' Surrender.
!
A cabled report to the "Wab Taz in an adjoining shop was killed in importance, not only in regard to this way.
the relation of the Powers with Yat Po" atates that the Nationalist Within an hour or two, the late China but because it will enable flag has already been hoisted in
own Foochow Det. Inspector Haa Hang had traced Chinese nationalism in its
On Thursday night attempts the robbers to a Kennedy Town teu-interest to free itself from the
were made at the four city gates to set fire to property and thus America's Attitude.
ereate disorder, but the attempts Washington, Dec. 3. were frustrated. The State Department reiter- It was at first expected that the ates that American naval men in Cantonese would enter on Thursday Chinese waters are available for but their main strength has not yet protection of American lives.and moved up.
house. A melcé ensued and a de- tective was killed. On the adjoin- ing hillside, several European, officers fought running duels with [the desperadoes who were últimate- y cornered when their amunition had been expended.
"SUNNING" PIRACY.
ALTERATIONS IN ENQUIRY COMMISSION,
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Divided Counsels.
Chang Tsung-chang is one
of
Chang Tao-lin's chief Heutenants He is Tapan of Shantung, which h haa left to the care of others while he moved southwards. "
Anticipations have not been realised that Chang Tsung-chart would immediately throw down the gauntlet to Chang Kai-shek.
Divided counsels exist in the Some favour at- Fengtien camp. tacking the Cantonose at once; others advocate peace "as long a hossible"; yet another section! wishes Sum Chuan-tang to enter! the war zone ugain, with the Fengtien forces behind him and, preferably with Wu Pei-fu also joining the fray once more.
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To-morrow evening Sir Austen Chamberlain proceeds to Geneva, travelling by same train as M. Briand-British Wireless Ser. vice.
TRADE AMITY.
GERMANS AND BRITISH MEET.
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
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London, Dec. 31''. Big Title Conferred. ..
Five leading German industrial The only significant movement leaders representing the German far is Marahah Chang Tao-lin's Federation of Industries, headed assumption of the post of General- by Dr. Duisberg, President of the simo of the National Preserva Federation, arrived in London tion Armies Cat first designated this morning and began a con- the "Anti-Red" Armies).
ference with representatives of title was conferred by the military the Federation of British In- dustries, Sir Max Muspratt, Sir Meanwhile the Southerners are Vincent "Caillard, Sir Eric council sitting at Tientsin. moving very slowly, if at all, east-Geddes, Colonel Vernon, Willey; wards or northwards, or coming and Mr. Clive Cookson with re- down the Yangtse towards Shang-gard to Anglo-German commer- cial relationships and the pros- Surprises sprung by Chang Kal-pecte, of removing barriers to shek have now become matters of Anglo-German industry.Reuter,
hai
property only, and will not be Admiral Sha and Gerieral Li, the used to maintain the present Cus-two defenders at Fochow, are re- toms at Hankow or elsewhere, the ported to have gone over to the collection of which is regarded as Southern cause. They were im-se- the function of the Chinese Gov-diately "elected" by the people as ernment.
While the situation at Hankowi The units remaining loyal to Suncatching Chang, Tso-lin napping, is being closely watched, it is Chuan-fang are trekking north- hoped with the arrival of the Can-wards to Cheklang.
ton Government at Wuchang the activities of the unions at Han-
AN EXTRA MEMBER.
The proclamation published in kow will be curbed. If necessary, last week's "Government however, American residents will Gazette," regarding the Commis be evacuated.-Reuter's Ameri- sion of enquiry into the "Sun-can Service.
nig" piracy, has been revoked.
"A fresh proclamation is.. pub-| ished with the following altera- tions:-
J
rulers' pre tem
SIANFU SIEGE.
PLIGHT OF FOREIGN RESIDENTS.
Shensi, Nov. 16. The siege of Sianfu in Shensi which began on April 16 is con-
M. Y. Shlgiaya, a Japanese tinuing so that it has now lasted
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The addition to the Commis-broker, appearing on remand be exactly six months. sion of a "mercantile marine off-fore Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morn- After heavy fighting early in cer, with a master's certificate, fng, said that he had failed to find November, Liu Chen-hua's troops having a knowledge of the China a Chinese friend who was to have retreated but recovered and re Coast, namely --- Captain Allar been a witness in hie defence; for newed fighting. Hugh Stewart:
The two brigadiers who ordered pushing a Tramway Co. conductor, The addition of a further term defendant was ordered to aign a the retreat were shot by Liu of reference giving a general bond of $60. for six months and he Chan-hua's orders. power to make recommendations was fined $10 for refusing to pay Conditions within Sianfu are as to the measures for preventing his fare on Thursday.
unspeakable, and it is believed piracy.
that the foreigners' supplies are: exhausted.
For being in possession of a dag- ger, a Chinese was fined $250 by Major C. Willson, Police Magistrate, this morning.
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routine but it is difficult to see him although the Mukden warlord still prefers indirect means to a direct challenge against a potential and most dangerous adversary.
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London, Dec. S. An atmosphere of the utmost | cordiality and mutual helpfulness prevailed at the meeting of the British and German industrial leaders who spent the whole day CHINA WAR FILM.exploring methods of mutual co- operation, also various questions affecting the economic position of Europe, especially in connection with the forthcoming economic The conference of the League. industrial leaders will meet again to-morrow-Reuter.
SCHOOLGIRLS GO INTO ACTION!
CANTONESE CAMPAIGN.
How Chinese schoolgiris took
Tariff Walls. an active part on Canton's side in. the recent Yangtas campaign will
Rugby, Dec.. Be be shown in a film to be presented Five representatives of the shortly in Hong Kong.
Federation of German Industries An enterprising firm of agents are meeting representatives of have arranged with the Shanghai the Federation of British In producing company for an exhibi-dustries in London to-day, tion here, in one of the Chinese It is stated that neither the theatres.
British nor German delegates This film will give an idea of have power to commit, any firm how modern war is conducted in or industry. Their aim is to ex- China, with special scenes of each plore credit, insurance, double branch of the Cantonese forces. taxation and taxation of reserves, Photographers are said to have patent rights multipllesty of tariff accompanied the opposing troops walls in Europe, and kindred mat
ing reinforcements. Reuter. into action to get this picture tera-British Wireless Service.
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