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LATEST NEWS.
Attempt to Intimidate Mr. O'Malley.
FRESH AGITATION. BEGINS.
*NOT THE SLIGHTEST INTENTION OF GIVING IT UP."
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Agitators Posters are where,
sion at Hankow, according to a Reuter cable from London..
BRITAIN'S ATTITUDE. ·
Concession to be Retained.
London, Jan. 11. Reuter learns that according to official telegrams from various parts of China, there, appears to be a lullin the tuation,
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river and it is expected that they will send reinforcements pp to Hankow.
"BACK TO CANTON, Mr. Sun Fo and Mr. T. V., Soonging.
Returning.
Canton, Jan. 11.
PRICE, $3.00 Per Month
JUNKS SEIZED.
Launch As Pirate Craft.
LOCAL MERCHANTS' LOSSES.
N. LAZARUS. Hong Kong's Only European Optician- Established Over Forty Years. Manager-Ralph A. Cooper, Registered Optometrist (Canada).
BURDEN OF TAXES.
Effect On Trade And Credit.
IMPORTANT REPORT..
Rugby, Jan. 1
Hankow, Jan. 11. Two reports. handed in at Central are again active. Police station during the past Publication is expeated shortly of appearing every-twenty-four hours indicate that the report of the bommittee under with Imperialism" there is reason to believe that the presidency of Lord Colwyn
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Britain has not the slightest intention of giving up the Conces The move is construed as an at-steam launch is actively engaged which was appointed by the late tempt to intimidate Mr. O'Malley; in the piracy of Chinese junks tradLabour Government to examine the who arrived to-day to enter into ing between the Colony and Macao. effect of existing taxation on traite negotiations over the Concession. The part owner of a valuable and national credit. H.MS. Wyvern" and H.M.S. junk, has reported that his craft. The Daily Telegraph'e parli valued at $8,000, which left Hongamentary correspondent says the "Verity" arrived this morning.
The flag at the British ConsulKong or January 2, bound for report will be an important docu- ate, which has not been flown Macao with a cargo valued at $400,ment.
It is estimated by the treasury since the taking over of the Con-has not been seen or heard of since)
that the amount of expenditure per cession was re-hoisted this morn-salling from the Colony."
Another report to hand this morn-head of population for the national services Teaches high The general position is the same ing states that at 3:30 pm on Jan-debt
uary 9, a junk carrying cargo figure of 48 Rs. 10di, and the report [as yesterday:
General Chung Kai-shek is arriv-valued at $1,200 left Hong Kong for discusses the results of this heavy It is reported that the Minis-ing at Wuchaug-across the river the same destination. When off burden in relation to the prosperity It is evident that Mr. Eugene try of Finance and the Canton from Hankow-to-morrow where a Lintin Island a lunch was sighted of the country.
The majority report, it is gather- Chen, the Nationalist Foreign Municipality have both received big demonstration of welcome has but nothing untoward happened
until the launch was about five fed, will be found to recommend the! Minister, is anxious for the banks telegraphic advices from Wuhan, been arranged. to re-open and for business to restating that Mr. Sun Fo (Minister He will go to Hankow to address hundred yards away from the junk, adoption of a more vigorous scheme sume its normal course. of Communications) and Mr. T VR meeting at the Chinese race-when the crew of the latter were of debt conversión, which would Cantonese are short of money.
and other conditions. It is pointed out that the Bri Soong. (Minister of Finance) are course on January 13. The Chin- ordered to lower their salis, ahots take full advantage of market
returning to Canton by aeroplane
There is a minority report by the The junk was taken into tow with! to celebrate his days holiday in a few days to settle certain ese authorities have ordered a two being Bred across her bows.
two others and sailed in the direc-Labour representatives on the com-1 arrival
A wireless message from Han- tion of Shekwan Bay, arriving there mittee. It is chief feature of in- terest will probably be, says the kow states that the Chinese at mid-night.on the 10th inst.
acknowledgment]{ When near the shore, a fok!--the correspondent, authorities have instructed the local inhabitants to keep order man who lodged the report with the more or less direct that "a capital overboard' and levy, is no longer a practicable pro- and not to molest foreigners or Police-jumped their property during the discus- managed to reach land in safety. position
Arriving at Nantao, he shipped to The view is that a war levy could Mr. Bridgeman, First Lord of A message from Klukiang says Hong Kong, proceeding at once to have been made at some period, but that owing to the length of time the Admiralty, (Oswestry), re-that there has been a little more the Central Police Station.
It is understood that In addition which has elapsed, it is not now plying to Rear Admiral Sueter looting by the soldiers off duty.
A message from Channgsha to the man' who managed to make possible specially to distinguish for (Hertford, U.), said:--The China Squadron was based on Hong states that the seamen's strike good his escape, there were seven tuner made during the war years. Kong, where there were ample commenced on Monday and a genother men on board the junk at the facilities for docking H.M. ships:eral anti-foreign strike and boy time of the capture. lie also stated that the air recott are to be declared on Jan. resources at the disposal of the 14-Reuter British naval Commander-in- Chief on the China, station were considered adequate.
tish have never withdrawn from Hankow, but the position at Kiu
differ- kiang
somewhat 18
the authorities nt, as thefe were subordinates. and tid not possess the same author- ity as Mr. Chen at Hankow. There is not the slightest inten- tion of giving up the Concession.
"Recognition?
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Mr. Chen hitherto has appar- ently carried out his promises, as he has a fairly substantial mea sure of control.
If the Cantonese are able to restore order at Hankow they can perhaps establish a government with which it will be possible to have relations.
the British Mr. O'Malley. Charge d'Affaires at Peking, is expected to arrive at Hankow to- day to Commence conversation. with Mr. Chen:
Mr. O'Malley represents Sir
NAVY NEWS,
Mr. O'Malley at Hankow.
affairs.
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NEWS FROM HOME. Naval Forces in China.
Home papers just received. con-
tain the following items:-
No Intervention. Dec. 9: Sir F Hall Dulwich, U.) asked the Prime Minister if he would state whether the pro-
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sions with Mr. O'Malley.
taken in order that it might be inquired into, and the feeling, of
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the House ascertained as to whe-THREE MORE POLICE COURT ther they are correct or not.
Mr. Baldwin: There is a great
CASES.
Miles Lampson with the Canton-nouncement by the British Minis- deal to be said for that, but the STOWAWAY'S PREDICAMENT ese and he has the fullest instruc- ter to China that there could be hon. member khows how difficult tions from London and Peking.no question of intervention by it is to find time now; but he also Great Britain in the internal knows that if we were to devote Regter."
affair of China was made on the the time of Parliament to correct instructions of the Government. ing authorised expressions of Mr. G. Locker-Lampson, Under-opinion, we should have nothing
(Laughter). Secretary for Foreign Affairs, else to do.
Captain W. Benn (Leith, 1.): who replied, said H.M. Govern-
ent had no intention of interfer- Does the, hon, and gallant member ng with the domestic concerns of refer to the speeches of Lord China. Sir F. Hall asked whether Birkenhead and his associates? adequate steps would be taken to (Laughter).
Sir F: Hall: Oh, no, I was not. protect the lives of British people, and also for the" maintenance of (Laughter.) our trade in China. Mr. Locker. Lampson: My right hon. friend' (Sir A. Chamberlain), has made it quite clear that we shall take all possible steps to safeguard the lives and rights of British sub-
A few
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women and children were evacuated from Chungking yesterday and missionaries have been sent in from outlying dis- Tricts.
In Changsha, the threatened seamer's strike has commenced and a general strike and boycott is threatened as from to-morrow. Looting by soldiers off duty is reported from Kiukiang,
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The minority report it is said, suggests that the scheme of death duties should be remodelled and that there should be a special.tax on great Ineomes for a fixed number of yeurs; with the proceeds eaf-marked for debt reduction.--British Wire leas Service...
CAME BACK,
BAG SNATCHING SUSPECT JAILED.
!!.
Stated by Insp. Vincent to have
young,
When Eugene Kinkladze was again, brought before Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Magis- tracy this morning. Det. Sgt. been confidentially banished from Elston informed the Court that the Colony in 1926, as being a sua- inquiries had revealed the fact pected member of a gang of boy's who specialised in bag-snatching that the defendant had stowed away on the "Pres. Hayes" from from European ladies, & rival in Hong Kong he had tran quantity of dried Ish by Mr. Shanghai. Upon that vessel's ar-Chinese, found guilty of stealing a but Schofield at the Central Magistracy shipped to the "Changte," was found by immigration officials this morning, was sent to jail for at Thursday Island and sent back three months for returning from to Hong Kong. He was a fit man, banishment together with a further but no work could be found for term of four weeks for the theft of him in Hong Kong because he had the Ash. no papers.
EARLIER MESSAGES.
Admirals At Shanghai..
Rugby, Jan. 11. In reply to his Worship, defen- Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt, dant said that he had a brother reached was impossible for him to obtain
the Government share in the opin commanding the British ships of and a cousin living in Sydney. It
lon of Lord Inchcape that the root the
No answer was given.
Hankow.
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China station,
fair.
WEATHER FORECAST:"
Mr. O'Malley arrived at Han-jeet Captain W. Benn: Does
The official weather forecast for kow yesterday and the local in habitants have been informed of
8,000 men in a similar predica-twenty-four hours is :-N. E. winds; this and instructed to keep order of the trouble is the spread of Shanghai yesterday on the "Des-work in Shanghai, there being all local districts during the next
patch." and respect foreigners and their Christianity? (Laughter).
Admiral Williams, of the Unit- ment in the Northern port.
His Worship ordered the man This morning at 11.10 the Obser- property during the discussions.
ed States Navy, is expected at According to a message, from
Dec, 13.—Mr. Locker-Lampson, Shanghai from the Philippines in to be sent to the House of Deten-vatory reported as follows: the "Cicala," the military Gov-
Shanghai. ernor of Wuchow states that La-answering Sir H. Brittain (Acton, the cruiser "Pittsburg" to jointlon pending being sent back to bour troubles are well in hand. U.), suid: The position at Han the other United States forces..
The French, Italian and Japan- There is no sign of anti-foreign kow remains. generally as stated feeling in the province.
According to a message from Ichang, the situation there' re- mains quiet, Naval Wireless.
NAVAL STRENGTH.
15 Warships In River,
As far as can be learnt, on January 2 there were 16 warships anchored in the river off Hankow. They include the British destroy- er Woolston," the sloop "Magno- lia" and the gunboat. "Bee." The others are the American destroy. tere "Truxton" and "Pope," the gunboats "Isabel," "Pigeon" and "Palos," four Japanese gunboats, "Saga," "Katata" "Sumida" and "Urakaze,' 'the French gunboats "Algol" and "Balny" and the Italian gunboat Caboto,"
"Sebastiano
The two British cruisers "Oar lisle" and "Vindictive" and the destroyer "Wishart" despatched from Hong Kong were expected to arrive off Woosung on Jan. 7, but will not proceed to Hankow owing to the low water. Instead, they will relieve other smaller ships at stations lower down the
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR. The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 1/11 9/16.
30.11:
Pressure has decreased consider- ably over N.E. Japan, moderately Another Case.
over Tongking and alightly over the A Tamil named Keramat was Yangtze Valley. It has increased in the reply given to my hon. (ese Navies also have vessels at friend, the member for Cardiff, the mouth of the Yangtze-Bri- the next man brought before the considerably over S. Manchuria, Bench. Sgt. Elston informed Mr.moderately over S.W. Japan and East, on the 6th inst. No furtish Wireless Service. ther reports of anti-British agita Shanghai Statement Approved. Schofield that the man, a trimmer, slightly over the Loochoos. It is
Peking, Jan. 11, had deserted from the 8.8. "City nearly stationary elsewhere.
Meteorological observations at 6 tion have been received. As the
The British community gen-of Winnipeg," but that the Har-
to-day-barometer House is aware, Mr. Lampson is
welcomes the bour Master had agreed to find a.ra. now at Hankow, and is examining erally heartily
Shanghai Council's statement,him a ship sailing for India within temperature 50; humidity nil; wind the whole situation.
Sir. H. Brittain asked whether and also cordially approves the de- the next few days.-Remanded in nil; weather overeast and cloudy. action was being taken to counter cision by Hankow firms and banks Police custody. the pernicious propaganda against not to open till a clear understand- ing of the position and safeguards British interests,
Mr. Locker-Lampson: That be received. Reuter,
Marines at Manila.
Manila, Jan. 11. really does not arise out of the question.
Marine officers at Cavite under stand that the Guam contingent is salling to Shanghai aboard the In reply to a number of quesing bitten a coolis employed at No. father was a C.M.S. missionary, "Huron" which has been held tions, defendant said that his 198, The Peak. there since Dec. 7,
No orders have been received his mother being a Creole
British Policy in China.
Sir F. Hall (Dulwich, U.) ask ed whether, in view of the use which had been made for pro paganda purposes of unauthorised statements as to the Govern. ment's policy in regard to China, an opportunity could be given for a discussion on the subject before the House rose.
Mr. Baldwin:
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Missionary's Son,
DOG. BITES COOLIE.
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An Alsatian wolf-hound, owned
George Sansor, stated to be a British subject born at Rosebell, Mauritius, was also charged with by Mr. Andrews of 114 the Peak,
Lobservation as a result of his hav being without visible means of has been sent to Kennedy Town for support.
In
Handbille which urged that local
the father died seven years later. against Bolshevlam have been found at Cavito, where 182 Marines are 1910 they moved to Mearhut, but Chinese should unite in a fight stationed-Reuter.
He had been a seaman for in Nantao and Chapel. nearly twenty years and in Sept- ember last found himself in Hong Kong without a ship.
Preparing to Advance.
Shanghai, Jan. 11. I do not know General Cheng Tsun-chang has exactly to what statements my ordered his troops at Pengfu and hon. and gallant friend refere. In Hauchew to be ready for a general any case, I am afraid it will not advance against the "Reds."" be possible to find time for a dis- Reuter. cussion.
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SINGAPORE COMMENT.
The Diary for 1927 issued by He the Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Con come exhausted in the meanwhile and attractive. Space is allotted) had money then, but it had be-densed Milk Co., is both usefull as he had not been able to secure for professional and private ap- pointments and for monthly cash another ship.
informed Mr. accounts. Much practical in- Sgt. Elston
about is given Sir F. Hall: Does the Prime
Schöffeld that the Government formation was prepared to repatriate the vitamins, and the feeding of Minister recognise the fact, as in- dicated in the question, that state.
man to Mauritius, but that he, the babies and infants. The diary is ments have been made by un
It is plain from the Hankow defendant, did not want to be sent graced with a frontispiece in colours, namely a reproduction of authorised persons connected with this House with regard to the news to-day that the Southern there.
His Worship remanded the man Reynolds' famous picture the The whole is propaganda and the action of the Party, or some section of it, fe
neatly bound in black cloth, hours. Government, and does not he trying very hard to provoke the in Folice custody for twenty-four "Angel Choir."
(Continued on page 12.) think that some steps should be
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