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CANTON'S FUTURE.
SIGNIFICANT FACTORS IN DEVELOPMENTS.
IMPROVED PROSPECTS.
Merchants' Welcome To The Kwangsi Troops.
For the first time in a good many years, the merchants assigned to themselves the duty of formally welcoming the Kwangsi faction. This action on their part is tantamount to an expression of approval of the faction's policy. ·-
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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1927.
YANG SEN.
Meets Nationalists' Representative.
MORE REDS ARRESTED.
Defence Commissioner At Kiukiang Active.
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Ichang, Yesterday,
FRENCH LEGION.
Release of a British Deserter
SENTENCE REMITTED.
Courtesy Of French Government Appreciated
PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.
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Hong Kong's Only European Opliciart.
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INDIA'S PROBLEMS. YAUMATI SCHOLARS.
Aga Khan on Viceroy's Mrs. de Martin Presents
Failure.
Prizes.
ORGANISE MOSLEMS.
THE YEAR'S WORK.
"The British Cannot Be Spirited Schools Success In Queen's College
Exams.
AWAY!!!
Bombay, Yesterday.
Mrs. G. P. de Martin distribut-
Rugby, Yesterday... A representative of the Na- John Harvey, the Briton whose The absence of an organisedjed the prizea at the Yaumati Gov INDICATIONS OF CO-OPERATION BY CHIANG KAI-SHEK FACTION. tionalist Government of Nanking sentence of imprisonment for Moslem body, able to control the ernment School this morning. She (which also holds sway at Han- desertion from the French For-masses, is the reason for the fall was supported on the platform by kow) has arrived here and inter- eign Legion was recently re-ure of the efforts of the Viceroy her husband and Mrs. A. O. Brawn, Two factors in the return of the Kwangsi army to Canton-viewed General Yang Sen, who mitted by the French Govern- and others to lay the foundation wife of the Headmaster of the after an absence of less than two months are important because now appears to be more closely ment, was formally released from of mutual understanding and in- School. There was a large attend
allied to the Nationalists than at the Legion to-day, "He had been ter-communal peace,
ance of the teachers, friends and they both point to improved prospects before China New Year with any time before.-British Naval excused from serving, the remain. This is the opinion of the Aga students of the school.
Wireless.
der of his term of enlistment in Khan who, amid the Moslem After the Headmaster (Mr. A. probably benevolent influence on trade.
[Note: Yang Sen has fought the Legion.
League dispute: lasued a mani- O. Brawn). had introduced Mrs. de for and against the Nationalists Harvey left at once for Cardiff festo calling on Moslem legislators Martin, he presented the school re- several times within the last year his home town. British Wire- to constitute a permanent Moslem port for the year ending Decem
tively and enter into binding com- ber 31, 1927. or two. This time he came down less Service. from the hills in response to a re-
munity's political activity and be The average attendance for the quest by Nanking to attack the
in's position to speak authorita-whole school year, he said, was 247, Reference in Parliament. Hankow Government, which soon
A British Wireless message of pacts not only with the Hindus average being only one less.
tively and enter into bnding com- and was normal, the previous year's fell. Ichang is 370 miles above tankow and Hankow is 394 miles December 19 stated:
but with the British Government In the Hous of Commons the because the British will be in stated that Mr. Lam Pak-to (vice Dealing with the staff Mr. Brawn above NankingJ
Secretary of State for Foreign India as long as we can see and Mr. Hon Kau-foon) rejoined the RAID ON REDS.
Affairs (Sir A. Chamberlain) cannot be spirited away merely staff on January 1, 1927. He stat was asked if his attention had by being ignored."—Reuter, ed that he had all the support that Many Communists Arrested at been called to a statement that Hindu Obligation.``
he could wish for from the staff, Kiukiang.
John Harvey, of Cardiff, who was
Madras, Yesterday.
and he was very pleased with the sentenced to eight years impri- A special session of the Hindu work of all its members. Most of sonment for deserting from the Mahasabha, a body represents them had worked with him for Foreign Legion and had been re- tive of a large section of Hindus, many years and the more he work the aim of which is to organiseed with them, the greater con Hindus as a community, adopted a fidence he had in them each year. resolution to boycott the Statu-
The other factor is political. With the Ironsides out of Canton, the Kwangsi faction may have had to contend with opposition from Chiang Kai-shek's faction. There are now indications that this latter faction will co-operate.with Kwangsi.
GENERALS STILL ABSENT.
Until yesterday evening, only bout a thousand Kwangsi troops had entered Canton.
General Wong Shiu-hung, one of the big four of the Kwangsi faction, is remaining at Samahui (on the West River), 40 miles west of Canton. It will be recall- ed that he was in charge of Can- ton, after General Li Chai-sum had gone to Shanghai, when the Ironsides brought off a coup.
There is no news that General Li Chai-sum has started to return General 'Wong from Shanghai. Shiu hung is expected in Canton to-morrow, after which his col- league, Li Chal-sum, may leave Shanghai..
The mercenaries were invited
Kiuklang, Yesterday. The Defence Commissioner who to Canton before the Ironsides is in charge here (in the interests left, but did not fell themselves of the Nationalist Government of strong enough to take sides. Ac- Nanking) has made numerous ar- cordingly, they are remaining rests of Communists. along the North River, no worse Naval Wireless. or better off, but a few battalions did venture southward to districts near Canton..
British
[Note: Kiukiang is 252 miles above Nanking, being the (river) port of Kiangsi province.. It has been a hotbed of Communism and labour agitation for some time.]
Good New Year Prospects. From the foregoing, it will be
Shanghai, Yesterday. seen that the metropolitan area is Dr. C. C. Wu has resigned his not likely to be involved in war position as Minister of Foreign for the present.
Affairs in the Nanking Nation- Peace is badly wanted as China alist Government.-Reuter. New Year falls on Jan. 23.
In the interval merchants will
be able to trade a little and to
make an effort in settling annual Support For Chiang Kai-shek. accounts. But the outlook for the Although public opinion is gen-Now Year's business is enhanced erally in favour of the Kwangsi by the presence of a government faction, with Generals Li Chai- which maintained a semblance of and Wong Shiu-hung as order for more than a year, heads of the Government, there whereas the Ironsides failed to have been contenders other than keep down the Reds in a regime
sum
the Ironsides.
A comparatively small army has hovered for some weeks on the Fukien frontier, "friendly" to both the Kwangsi faetion and to the Ironsides, but supporting Gen- eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek.
The commander of this force is General Chen Min-chu. The fact that he is going to Canton from Swatow must be taken to mean harmony between him and the Kwangai leaders.
Outlook for Ironsides. Alliance between General Chen Min-chu and the Kwangsi leaders will add strength to the Kwangsi garrison'at Swatow.
Betwen Swatow and Canton is the East River basin, which is held by the 20,000 Ironsides who gave up Canton without a fight.
With foes on either side, the fronsides may soon trek north- ward. Their departure will mean
retreat.
The Other Armies.
of weeks!
Knowing their politicians, the merchants of Canton sent a de- putation up the West River to wel- come the Kwangsi troops.
No Hitch.
No hitch occurred in the taking over of the city by the Kwangsi troops (in the interests of Gen- rals Li Chal-sum and Wong Shia-hung)..
The Kwangsi expedition down the West River joined hands with
BIG CONFLAGRATION
EIGHT-STOREY WAREHOUSE
DESTROYED.
100 FIREMEN AT WORK.
New York, Yesterday.
way, in spite of the efforts of 100 firemen,
The damage is estimated at £300,000.-Reuter's American Ser- vice. -
FRESH AND CLOUDY.
Winds fresh, generally cloudy, is the official weather forecast until noon to-morrow,
The anticyclone is unchanged. A strong monsoon may be expect- ed along the S.E. const of Chine and fresh monsoon over the North China Set:
leased by French Government on
tory Commission, the appoint-
School Library...
ment of which it characterised as The school library, Mr. Brawn a violation of the principle of self-proceeded, was well patronised es- determination and A studied in pecially by the more studiouely in- sult to the country.Reuter.
AFGHAN AMIR.
TO BE THE GUEST OF KING GEORGE.
A PRESS WELCOME.
clined boys. The control of the library was in the hands of Mr. Hui and the Prefects, and it was admirably well conducted..
The new sports 'ground in King's Park had had much hard wear dur- fr the year. under review, the stu- dents indulging in many strenuous but wholesome sports.
SATURDAY SOCCER.
Sookumpoo Services Match.
HONG KONG'S INTERPORT XI,
Contributor Picks Representative Local Team.
[By "The Rover."] The big attraction for the week- end is the Annual Match between the Navy and the Army at Sookum- poo the proceeds of the gate being devoted entirely to the usual Ser vice Charities, and although the off- cluls responsible for the arrange- ments have not thought it advisable serves (no teams having been com to give the match the publicity it de- municated to the Press), the match and the cause is worthy of the great crowd which it is expected will be present All Senior matches are cancelled in deference to the big Service etruggle, and only three junior matches are officially re cognised on Saturday, which should not detract from the attendance at Bookumpoo.
The list for Saturday is na fol-
low
Charity Match. Navy v. Army, Sookumpoo. Kick oil-4pm. Referee: Mr. J. Baldwin. Junior Division "B." Kick off 2.30 p.m. Yaumati.
Kung Woo v. South China "A" at
at South China ground.
South China "B" v. Boy Scouts,.
Moslems v. Chinn Athletic, at South China ground, kick off 4 p.m.
Sookumpoo should provide a fine game and although we have not ueen favoured with the Navy side, we can judge from the display the Navy XI gave last Saturday against the Interport Probables that the 1.
(Continued on Page 9.)
the hope that many of the pupils of the school would join the St. The school premiseą were John Ambulance as soon as they thoroughly renovated by the Public Rugby, Yosterday.
Sun were eligible. Works Department daring the sum«, At the conclusion of his State mer vacation, but, sro Brawn com-Martin to distribute the prizes.
Mr. Brawn then asked Mr visit during which the King of Afmented, the playground needs re- :
the appeal of the British Govern- ment, was to be sent back to the Legion to complete his term of service?
Afterwards Mre. de Martin was
Sir Austen Chamberlain replied ghanistan will be the guest of King surfacing as the concrete is very presented with a pretty bouquet of Speaking about the discipline ated for cheers and "tiger" for Mrs. flowers, and then three pupils *call.
that, according to his informa- George at Buckingham Palace in worn. tion, the statement referred to March, the Amir, will make an ex-
Health Good.
Headmaster and Staff.
A fire completely destroyed a big was incorrect. Harvey would be tensive unofficial tour of. industrial the school, Mr. Brawn sold that de Martin, the visitors and the eight-storey warehouse in Broad-released from his military obliga- areas. He will be spend some day visitors commented favourably on tions as soon as the usual formal-in Lancashire visiting cotton mills the tone of the sthecl, and he him ities in connection with his dis- and iron and steel works.
Mr. de Martin. self could say that he seldom had charge had been completed.
Mr. de Martin then addressed the Commenting on the coming visit, recourse to harsh.measures or ever gathering and expressed thanks on Sir A. Chamberlain again ex- the "Manchester Guardian" which harsh words in his dealings with behalf of his wife for the pleasure preased the thanks of the British extends a warm welcome to King the students, which fact stood out that had been afforded her by in- Government to the French Gov- Amanulla, says: "The Amir is a to the credit of the students. ernment for this act of courtesy, notable instance of the modern type
viting her to give away the prizes and said: "I may add that an of progressive Oriental monarch. Englishman who voluntarily joins He has sat himself to pursue a sen- was very good, although there were tween the schools, nevertheless, he...
The health of the staff and boys he never liked to differentiate be- At the Yaumati School. Although
jurisdiction cannot expect that try slowly and without lavish Shatin boys. In the autumn there was always different to him. He a Foreign Legion under another sible policy of developing his coun- some cases of fever
among the
must confess that Yaumati School squandering of concessions to for was a slight epidemic of influenzs. his Government can interfere."
eign exploiters. The coming of The Medical Officer (Schools) visit good report which the Headmaster
congratulated the pupils on King Amanulla seems to Indicate ed the school in March, September had presented, particularly those that Afghan soil is now duly pre- and November, and a few cases of six who had gained scholarshipa.. pared for industry."-British Wire- defective vision were dealt with. leas Service.
Dr. L. Ying-yau again very, effe would strive hard to follow the ex- "He hoped that the other pupils tively treated all minor accidenta
Another was in the
An alliance ought to be bene: ficial for a few months at least. "Moderate" Government Again
Actually the Kwangsi faction is much stronger. There is a whole division at Swatow. their 18th division from Kang-division (the 13th) moon in the final march.
Troops were seen on the west Kongmoon area but the greater bund of the city yesterday morn part of this joined the march on ing and these were mistaken for Kwangel men. The merchants' delegates rushed out to welcome them but found that they were the last Papersides assembld to leave for Honam.
For a few hours, the Police were
the only armed force in the city.
Canton,
Then the two other leaders of the Kwangsi faction who are now at Hankow have huge armies be
hind them.
Generally speaking, Canton has a "moderate" government again
MR. P. SNOWDEN.
WHY HE RESIGNED FROM THE LL.P.
DUPLICATION OF WORK.
London, Yesterday. Mr. Philip Snowden, interviewed
and the situation is the same as with regard to his resignation from that before the Ironsides launch- ed their coup and before the Reds broke out.
Good and Bad Marks. It will be recalled that the ad-
to its credit: action
the removal of the factor most
More Arrivals To-day. likely to be at war against the
Before noon, scouts of the Kwangsl faction which she just Kwangsi army had arrived in the retaken Canton.
environs. Their agents in the Possibly, the Ironsides may reported "all well" and the signal stay on the East River as long as was given to the units in the ministration has they can; that is, until they are rear, between the Canton-Sam- some strong-handed forced by the Kwangai faction to shui Railway terminus at Shek- against the Reds in April, the holding in check of violent labour waltong and Fatshan..
Late in the afternoon, several unions such as the Chinese Sea- men's Union, and the winding-up- Other armies in or near Can-buildings in the city were occupied of the anti-Hong Kong strike ton at the moment are the Paper- and about 1,000 troops took up aldes under General Li-Fook-lum stations inside.
A "bad mark" against the who holds Honam, opposite the
Several brigades which had city; the Yunnanese mercenaries been brought up during the day Kwangst faction is the levy of along the North River; the for- were sent by the military road the $10,000,000 loan a few months mer cadets near the northern outside the city to garrison the Bago on the bankers and mer-
chants, frontier of the province; and the approaches and defences.
As the Ironsides also took, a so-called "new 2nd division" un- The environs are also full of! der Lt.-Gen. Haleh Yo, who de Kwangsi troops but the total this good deal of money away with them, the Canton Treasury is serted the Kwangsi, faction in the morning was less than 6,000. last crisis and jointed the Iron- Bides.
movement.
Entry was continued this very poor. morning. Units from Samshui! The last-named corps is with were brought up yesterday and the Ironsides on the East River: arrived to-day. The ex-cadets remain at their Alliance Beneficial? posts and are taking no interest. Observers put the Kwangsi In the provincial capital. And army's strength at 20,000. the Papersides and mercenaries course, the faction has other
..
(PALESTINE DISTRESS
FUND FOR RELIEF OF THE UNEMPLOYED,
MILLIONAIRE'S DONATION.
the
and ailmente amongst the students, amples of those who had gone be On the subject of studies,. Mr.fore them. Mr. de Martin then re- Brawn stated that at the annual mati School who had done very well- ferred to two former pupils of Yau- examination 98 per serit. passed.
All subjects were moderately good, since leaving school, one of whom but colloquial and composition need the Hong Kong University, and in had just passed an examination at further improvement. At the en- trance examination to Queen's Col- another year's time he would be-
come a graduate. lege, 88 passed out of 42 (92.7 per Sir Alfred Mond is raising a cent)-a distinct improvement on report with which Mr. de Martin There was only one thing in the fund of £20,000 for the relief of the previous year when it was only said that he did not agree, and that the unemployed in Palestine.
Rugby, Yesterday.
75 per cent.
Mr. Bernard Baron, the million-},
Distinctions.
IDLÉ LIST.
· REDUCTION OF 25,000 IN A WEEK.
was that although mention
Was
He
aire tobacco magnate, has sub- Dealing with distinctions gained made of the Staff, not a word was scribed £5,000 toward the fund.
by the pupile of the school, Mr. said about the Headmaster. A substantial sum has already Brawn commented that several thought that it could be equally been transmitted to Palestine by every year swell the ilst of Queen's truthfully said with regard to the Sir A. Mond, who himself has con- College висоеньев.
Headmaster that the more the Six gained tributed £1,000.-British Wireless scholarships this year.
Staff worked with him the more Service..
Under the heading of "Athletics" confidence they had in him. (Ap the Headmaster reported that foot-
plause).
Prize List. ball and volley ball were popular during the year. Many friendly The following is the prize list:- games were played with neighbour- Class 4A:-Lau Sui-lun, Tal Chiu fng clubs with varying results. Sam-chof, Li Chung-kan, Swimming was indulged in at Lal Kwan-lam, Yau Ka-yim, Fung Tak- chikak this year. Instead of Stone- keung,
·209,000 LESS THAN 1926. cutters. Lafchikok, Mr. Brawn Class 4B:-Lam Wing-sul, Mai As a matter of fact, the Central
commented, is more suitable and is Kwan-yan, Fok Wing-che. (Government) Bank had to an-
Rugby, Yesterday.
very safe for beginners. The an-
Class 5A:-Lau Choi-iu, Li Chiu- nounce & temporary closure yes-
The Minister of Labour annual athletic sports of the school yin, Ip Shiu-ming, Chan Kam-chun. terday, owing to political mat
Cinas nounces that on December 19 the were held in King's Park in 'De-
BB: Chong Chung-kal, tera,"tra
total number of unemployed in cember, and some keen competi- Chan Kam-wing, To Yun-wing............ Police Commissioner's Flight. Notes issued by the Bank are the Independent Labour Party, says Great Britain was 1,099,000. This tions resulted. The most efficient Class 6A-Cheung Yam-fat,
erogatory ainch the Labour Party fore and 49,911 less than a fort wing. half of the bigger shops were adopted a definite Socialist basis might previously.
Trent Sika selves to the inevitable. be spared for Canton
open for business yesterday for for Its existence.
It was 209,889 An innovation this year were Class 6B-Leung Shiu-pul Temptation for Mercenaries, As the Ironsides also- number fear of paper money (of Canton) Mr. Snowdendis of opinion that less than a year before.--British several walking picnics held, by the Yeung Shiu-cho, Tse Chi-kan. General Li Took-lum, the 20,000, the Papersides still hold being thrust on them at par this leading much unnecessary Wireless Service.
school on the Mainland and one Class 7A-Ip Kwok-hing, LI Papersides chief, came down to the balance of power, the other The "China Mall" political cor- duplication of work in the various
aver the Peak District to Aberdeen. Pui-shun, Yim Shi-fgang. S Hong Kong. Before the Kwangel armies coming within the cate respondent learns that the constituencies He gathered that
All the school with the exception Class 7B-Ip Ho-ming, Chan troops approachedCanton, he gory of "negative" or "doubtful." Kwangel army purposely sent so the LLP. Hranches throughout the
of Class IV... which was undergoing Kwok-shun, Ng Yuk-ki, LiPo-tin withdrew all his men in the city. Because they do not outnumber few troops Into Canton yesterday country werending extrême-dif-
examination, went to the Agricul- |- Class 6: Ting Ping-kwan, Chan to his own domain across the the Ironsides and bearing in because the leaders did not want culty in ing the organization 70 SUSPECTS RELEASED IN
tural Show, and it was both an in- U-ho, Wong Ting-hen, Chan Chun river The Kwangel, troops have mind the disastrous coup of last to alarm, the merchants unduly
the local, Labour
BUENOS AIRES teresting and Instructive visit mong, Ho Man-la strict orders to leave Bonam month the Kwangsi faction is Ong report says that the Police Reuter
mors powerful B
Special prizes for Chinesspa A alone, and It appears that Li probably ready to give a good Commissionera every capable Fook-lum will co-operate with the deal to General Chen Min-chu who official but a nominee of the iron-
All the 70 man. arrested in con- Astore room was set apart for Tai Sam-choli AB, Hung Him t nection with the bomb explosions the use of the Yumati Branch of 5A, Lau Choi-lu; 59, Leung Yim Kwangel leaders again, although leads the Chiang Kai-shek army sides has led the city but
have been released, and the search the St. Joh nbulances, which is sangs: 6A, Teo Kat chot AB, 1 fie turned against them last in Füklend
Buccessor has been appointed "to month
of
appear to have reconciled, them troops elsewhere but these cannot at a heavy discount and less than the latter's activities are super was 25,828 less than the week be- Sports Master is Mr. Sung On-Fung Chung-kwal, Ng Hon-man,
Fortles
BOMB
MB OUTRAGE.
Daya Buenos Aires, Yesterday,
Ambulance Work