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KING'S BIRTHDAY IN NEARING WUCHOW DOUBT ABOUT WAR IN TIES OF MARRIAGE & AMAZING BOWLING RAID ON VILLAGE |“REDS” IN CONSULATE
HONG KONG
CANTON'S ADVANCE AGAINST
KWANGSI
POLITICS
PARADE AND MARCH
NO MORE REINFORCEMENTS
THE NORTH
SUSPICION OF FENG
IMPOSING CEREMONY AT THE CENOTAPH
MRS. SUN YAT-SEN
CHIANG'S ALLEGED DISLIKE OF
H.M.
HER TRAVELS
POSSIBLE HEAD OF CHINA?.
AT CRICKET
S. AFRICANS DRAW
DERBYSHIRE GO TO THE HEAD
OF THE TABLE
EIGHT MORE CENTURIES
London, Yesterday.
ALLEGED KIDNAPPER IN COURT
WANTED IN CANTON
At the Central Magistay this
morning, Mr. E. W. Hamilton heard evidence in a case in which the Kwangtung authorities are seeking the extradition of a Chinese named
BASEMENT
HARBIN SENSATION
ON SIMILAR LINES TO RAID ON LONDON ARCOS
DIRECTED AGAINST FENG?
Ip Chuen-lam, who is wanted for That the raid by the local Chinese authorities on the Soviet Consulate in Harbin was at least partially successful to revealed in the latest cable to hand, also the fact that
in
According to information reach- BUT FINANCE MARKET POINTS ing the Colony this morning. Tak-
TO CONFIDENCE hing has not yet been occupied by TROOPS TO VISIT CHINATOWN the Cantonese Army advancing up WHAT IS SHOWN BY FIGURES the West River against Kwangsi King's Birthday Parade in Hong but the retreating Kwangsi forces Whereas it is reported in some;
Canton, Yesterday. Kong on Monday, June 3-which is are believed to have evacuated Tak-sources (as by the Nan Chung Kud Supporters of Marshal Chiang Amazing bowling feats were alleged robbery and kidnapping in a Bank holiday-will carry a spe-hing in their fall-back on Wuchow. News Service, quoted below) that Kai-shek deny the report heard in features of the cricket matches Chinese territory in 1926. cial significance for this outpost af Takhing, be it noted, is one of the hostilities between Marshal Chiang private circles that their chief at concluded to-day. Foremost in Mr. L. R. Andrewes, Assistant Empire, as it will with any other ports of call for steam-boats going Kai-shek (head of the National Nanking has given secret order to this respect was the performance Crown Solicitor, conducted the case action is believed to have been in- part of the Empire, in that it will up from Hong Kong to Wuchow, the Government) and General Feng Yu- his supporters to watch closely of Foster (Warwickshire), who for the prosecution, whilst Mr. Hin- be the first since the recovery of part of Kwangsi and the present haiar (the "Christian General"). Mrs. Sun Yat-sen, widow of the captured six Glamorgan wickets shing Lo (Instructed by Mr. J. T.spired by the National Government
King George V from his base of operations of the Kwangai- are inevitable now, it is more than late founder of the Kuomintang, for only 11 runs! Eight een-Prior) appeared for
Nanking, with 22 view to- the alleged wards gathering evidence against recent illuess. Spectacular but none itas. It is 42 miles from Wachow interesting to note that the trend of whose state funeral is being held turies were scored, but, taken on fugitive. the less fitting, the parade in and, since the Cantonese have not the financial market-as indicated in the national capital. I is al-the whole, bowlers predominated
the "Christian General's" alleged Lo Kam shu, whom Mr. Andrewes Statue-square by the Cenotaph and yet taken Takhing, they can hardly in exchange and shares leged that
Chiang Kai-shek will over the
pro-Red tendencies. batsmen. Root. who described as one of the kidnapped points to
Harbin is a city in Manchuria. at least quiet do his best to prevent Mrs. Sunplayed in the last series of Test persons. gave evidence. He said Manchuria is also known confidence
matches prevailing in Shang-
as the against Australia at that he was a farmer in Shekmakok Three Eastern Provinces of China, hai as to the outcome. When
Home, found some of his old form village; Tzekam. district, Chinese which are under the supervision of war is inevitable in North or Central
when he captured eight Leicester- territory. China, there is usually a stump in
General Chang Hsueh-liang who shire wickets.
Asked why he was in Hong Kong, submitted to the National Govern- Shanghai. From quotationa and
The Results
the witness said: "Ip Tim kidnap- ment some time ago and who has The advice reaching Hong Kong over-
are the results ped me some time ago, and I was pledged his assistance to Marshal
eventally released on payment that Shanghai does not think war
of Chiang Kai shek in the event of war ransom money." will be likely.
against the "Christian General," al- though his (Chang Hsueh-liang's) Witness added that the man in sphere is rather far from the prob- the dock was Ip Tim. The kid-able war zone. napping occurred on May 4, 1926. At about 10 a.m., on that day, be-
Traffic Resumed
the following grand roto march have reached Wuchow yet. through the city to "Chinatown," as was the case last year when. Commanding Officers were mounted. on chargers, are certain to be seen by a large number.
Canton, To-day. For the first time since May 6, the services of all three railways running out of Canton resumed
Ten o'clock is the time fixed for fall services on May 28. the ceremonial to begin, with the Canton-Hankow (Kwangtang sec- night and this morning, it appears arrival of H.E. the Governor (Sir tion) the Canton-Samshui and the Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.C.) at the Canton-Kowloon Chinese section) Cenotaph.
Rallways tre now keeping up Three Guards of Honour their regular schedule of both Three will be three Guards of local and express trains daily. Honour, each comprising two offi- Water traffic on the North and cers (one of whom will bear the the East Rivers has also been re- King's Cour of his unk) and 50stored to normal, except on the men. These will be furnished by West River, where it is safe only the 1st Battalion the Somerset as far as within the Cantonese Light Infantry, the 2nd Battalion Army's control,
the King's Own Scottish Borderers Of course, bandits and pirates and the 3rd Battalion the 15th have taken advantage of inter Punjab Regiment.
necine warfare, Nan Chang Kue
A massed band from the three News Service. battalions named and from the Hong Kong Volunteer
Defence Corps will be on duty to play the Anthem.
After the usual inspection the Royal Salute will be fired by the 1st Mountain Battery, Hong Kong Singapore. Brigade. Royal Artillery drawn up on Murray parade ground, At intervals during the salute, the Somersets will fire three feus-de- joie. And, finally, the troops will give three cheers for His Majesty the King,
:
Detachments from the British Legion, the Ex-Active Service Men's Association, Boy Scouts. Girl Guides and St. John Ambul- ance Brigade will also be in at- tendance.
Units Taking Part
Then commences the march past, to be headed by a detachment from the Royal Navy. Units of the China Command stationed in Hong Kong will follow, these being:-
12th, 20th and 31st Heavy Bat. teries, Royal Artillery.
2nd, 4th and 5th Heavy Batteries, H.K.S.B, R.A.
the
Royal Engineers (including Chinese detachment in the 40th For- treas Co.).
Royal Corps of Signals,
2nd Bn. King's Own Scottish Bor- derers.
Royal Army Service Corps. 3rd/15th Punjab Regt. Hong Corps.
Kong Volunteer Defence
Hong Kong Male Corps.
1st. Mountain Battery,
R.A.
[Note: Pirate and bandit outrages in the West River delta were report- in yesterday's "China Mail."] Ready to Leave
Shanghai, Yesterday.
states that
A Shameer message
HARBOUR PIPE LINE
Approved By The Secretary
Of State
The Colonial Secretary in- forms the "China Mail." that the approval of the Secretary of State has been received for the adoption of Mr. Ilender- son's scheme for laying the cross harbour pipe line and the work will be pushed on as quickly as possible.
"Breaking Point" -
Wuchow, Yesterday. Reports have reached here that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and General Feng Yu-hsiang have de- finitely come to the breaking point.
Feng Yu-hsiang's supporters in Wuchow (ie., of the Kwangei fac- tion) discount all rumours that hel will go abroad on account of his subordinates having turned against him. Such supporters also do not believe in the wholesale desertion of his subordinates in order to join Chiang Kai-shek's ranks, as claimed by the pro-Nanking faction to be the case. Nan Chung Service,
Kuo News
Accusation of Lying
Shanghai, Yesterday. General Feng Yu-hsiang's sup- porters in Shanghai are making a general charge against the Nanking (Nationalist) publicity
service,
Mrs. Sun Yat-sen, who was dressed in black for her hus- band's State funeral
denying that his lieutenant, General Yat-sen from going abroad again. Han Fuchu and others have turned fearing that his opponents wil against him. The reported inten-hall her as a worthy successor to tion of Feng Yu-hsiang to leave her late husband, and as one who China is also said to be a fabrica will be friendly to the common tion of the Nanking publicity ser- people, especially the workers. vice. Nan Chung Kuo New Service. Raid on Consulate
In the interval it is thought that the raid on the Russian Consulate at Harbin concerns the "Christian General" (See under "Reds in Consulate Basement in this issue.
Shanghai, To-day. Information circulated by the
it is reported that the Kwangai Kuomintang Headquarters in Nan- leaders at Wuchow are preparing to king includes a statement that Gen evacuate that port and that theeral Feng Yu-hsiang wil retire. Kwangsi forcsa
are retreating.from military and political service Reuter.
in China and will go to Moscow- Nan Chung Kuo News Service.
Doubts in Hupeh
Non-Chinese Not Wanted
Canton, Yesterday.
the Band of this Battalion will play ments to uphold the pro-Narking have not a band.
taph to Hillier-street, turning into EDITORS IN HIDING
Bankow, Yesterday.
1929 rainfall.....10.18 inches Average
22.34 inches
12.16 inches Don't waste water!
Deficit
The following
at a glance:
Yorkshire drew with the South
Africans. Leicestershire defeated Worcester-
shire on first innings. Derbyshire bent Sussex by 135 runs. Mesex beat Notts by aine
wickets..
Three Years Ago
Not The First Time This is not the first time that the
Gloucestershire beat Hampshire: bytween 70 and 80 men, led by the Chinese have taken action against fugitive, raided Shekmakok and the Soviets operating in China Warwickshire defeated Glamorgan-plundered his home besides many under the cloak of diplomatic or
an innings and' 129 runs.
shire by 97 runs. Batting and Bowling Feats Eight more centuries were scor-
ed by the following:
Siedle (E. Africa) Mitchell (Yorkshire) 128 Whysall (Notts) Storer (Derby)
168
124 114 And 100
...
others. The fugitive gave instruc-consular duties. There was that tions to the gang to do the notorious instance in Peking-prior
plundering.
Over ten men, led by the fugitive, came into his house, and the latter directed the man to ransack the place. They stole money worth $300 in notes and silver, clothing
ware
Sutcliffe (Yorkshire
worth $150, some pewter 113 Armstrony (Leicester). 100 worth 850, jewellery worth $150, Mitchell (S. Africa). 101 and two large bullocks worth $200. The best bowling feats were as follow:-
Goddard (Gloucester) 5 wickets for |85 and 5 wickets for 76.
23.
Worthington (Derby) 8 wickets for
Root (Worcester) X wickets for 118. Foster (Warwick) 6 wielets for 11. Bates (Clamorgan) 6 wickets for
34.
Robins (Middlesex)
6 wickets for
Yorkshire v. S. Africa
53.
CLOUDY
This morning's weather re- port states:
Weak anti-cyclonic areas are situated over N. China and to the east of the Bonins.
Pressure is relatively low in
a trough extending from Indo- China to the Pacific.
A depression is situated in the vicinity of Tokyo.
Forecast:-East winds, mo- derate; fine to cloudy.
to the advent of the Nationalists-- which resulted in the Soviet Ambas- sador being recalled; the raid on after the Red reign of terror in the Russian Consulate in Canton
Canton in December, 1927; and the expulsion of the Soviet generally
by mandate of the National Govern iment.
Events in Harbin on the after- noon of May 27 were in some ways similar to those in London in the famous "Arcos" raid in London on May 12, 1927.
Firemen Break In
It appears, says Reuter, that a hundred Chinese, Police and a num- ber of firemen carried out the orders of the local Government while a secret meeting of members of the Third Internationale
WAR being held in the basement of the Consulate.
Playing at Sheffield, Yorkshire It is understood that Mrs. Sun drew with the South Africans in Yat-sen is strongly in favour of a
a high scoring match. The visi-
The doors were securely fasten- republican form, of government tors took the crease first and hit
ed and the firemen had to break in; with a constitution and A repre- the Yorkshire men severely, scor-
as the result of which a number of ing a fine total of 441 runs for
documents were being burned at only five wickets when they deciar-
the time the Police entered. ed. 1. J. Siedle (Natal) and B.
There was confusion while the Mitchell Transvaal) in a grand
After the looting, the witness was Police were arresting all present partnership, scored 168 and 101, seized by the robbers and taken and the firemen were putting out respectively.
away as captive. He was taken the flames.
Three Women Rounded Up Yorkshire replied with 338, to to the fugitive's house in Luitashek
Eventually 45 persons were ar- which Sutcliffe contributed 113 village. Eight other of the wit- runs and Mitchell 126.
These were taken away to- ness's clans people, including three rested.
were 4130 kidnapped. gether with a truckload of docu- In their second venture at the women, wicket South Africa obtained 277 Eventually the witness was releas- ments.
Those arrested include the Rus- runs for eight wickets,
when ed on payment of $800,
stan Consul - General stump were drawn.
at Har- Leicester v. Worcester
bin, the Russian Consul at On their own ground, Leicester-
Mukden (the capital of Man- churia) and three women. Subsequently the Police issued a statement to the effect that the raid was carried out on suspicion that a secret meeting of the Third In- Mr.ternationale was being held. The
sentative national assembly by which the country will be govern-
Mrs. Sun Yat-sen, it is said,
He arrived in Hong Kong April 16 or 17 list and on the 19th attended identification
on
20
hesitation.
A committee of non-partisan Cantonese has passed a motion to former Hupeh leaders, Chen Ju-ħai
The local headquarters of the ed the Central Executive Committee and Li Shin-chao, of the Kuomintang in
were raided by has never approved of the seemshire rather easily accounted for parade in Victoria Jail where he Nanking petitioning that high body not to
(pro-Nanking) garrison troops. despatch any more non-Cantonese definitely ascertained, but it is be- by the Nationalist Party. Her re-
The cause
of the raid is not ment in China as new maintained feated by an innings.
ingly dictatorship form of govern- Worcestershire, whom they de-pointed out the fugitive without H.K.S.B.. troops to Kwangtung.
The visitors occupied the wicket It is the lieved that treacherous moves are
A Photograph Four companies of the Ist Bn. opinion of this committee that the afoot in west Hupeh, where these protest against the alleged misre of 324 runs, Armstrong being res- Lo, witness said that he had seen statement also declares that arms
cent absence abroad was a silent fret and acored a creditable total In cross-examination by Somerset Light Infantry, each 120 danger of a Kwangsi invasion is strong, will parade on the Praya and past and that no more reinforce- Generals' troops are stationed.
106 runs. The attitude of all the former ciples of her husband,
presentation of the political prin-ponsible for
Root a photo of the fugitive before he and opium were discovered in the the march past for the units which administration in Canton is neces-Kingchow, Shasi and
(Worcester), took no fewer than attended the identification parade. Consulate. Hupeh commanders, who occupy
To some who know the methods 8 wickets for 118 runs. sary-Nan Chung Kuo News Ser-to the west, is considered
other cities of Chiang Kai-shek, it is possible
The photo was the size of two "Inspired by Nanking" Worcestershire, The route to be followed will|vice.
in their first fingers put together. It was a It is believed in Harbin that the be:-from the Praya (at the Ceno-
moat that Mrs. Sun Yat-sen may have innings replied with 260 runs. doubtful, and though Hu Kuo-
half body photo, and the fugitive raid was inspired, Reuter adds, by deavouring a re-organisation, it is comprehension that she should be wickets when they declared.
strong representations made to On going in again, Leicester-was kwang is at present
Shasi en-hor
wearing A dark coloured the National Government in Nan- although it ia beyond shire scored 197 runs for seven jacket. The photo was exhibited king, in an endeavour to discover believed that in the event of hos detained or placed untier surveil
In the market place and thousands something to throw light on the tilities to reliance whatever could lance.
Worcester had scored only 86 of people, besides himself saw it. connections between General Feng runs for four wickets these elements-
Case is proceeding. Until she returned to China last stumps were drawn. week attend her husband's
Derbyshire v. Sussex state burial, Mrs. Sun lived in
Visiting Derby, Sussex, fresh Moscow and Berlin-Nan Chung from their victory over
Lanca- Kuo News Service.
shire, were unfortunate to taste defeat at the hands of Derbyshire. Yat-sen (nec Hing-ling Soong) is not the mother The home eleven, winning the of Mr. San Fa, who is the son of toss, batted first and scored 806 Dr. Sun Yat-sen's first wife. sister of
One runs, to which Storer contributed the erstwhile Hing-ing Soong married Dr. H. H. Kong, now
a âine 119. a Minister in the National Govern- ment, and another, Mei-ling Soong, is the prosent Mrs. Chiang Kai-shek.]
Bonham-strand and Queen's-road) Central.
J. W.
MILITARY CENSORS
H.E. the General Officer Com-CANTON WAR NEWS OFFENDS manding (Major-General Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.3.0.) will, needless to say, be on parade,) as will Commodore R. A. 8. Hill, R.N.
Motor Arrangements
LOWERING ARMY'S DIGNITY
Canton, Yesterday.
be placed Reuter.
02
AFGHANISTAN
to
Editors of certain newspapers in
[Note: Mrs. Sun Canton have been warned because FORMER MINISTER PROCLAIMS
It is announced by the Police of their having prepared articles Department, for the information of which, if published, would (in the those attending the ceremony that
eyes of the military censore) libel
motor cars will have to stop at the the Cantonese Army and lower ite junction of Des Voeux and Jackson dignity. Some of these editors
HIMSELF AMIR
REBEL LEADER'S MISSION
Peshawar, Yesterday. Nadir Khan, who was at one
roads, where passengers must alight have accepted reports suggesting time Amanullah's War Minister, is and proceed on foot to the Cenotaph. that the Canton Arny should be Cars will then be sent to Chater-given a little blame as well as the reported to have proclaimed him- road, to the west of the statue to abundant praise accorded. In the self Amir of Afghanistan.
park there.
SOLDIER UNDER ARREST
Bachai Saquo (the "Rebel raler") opinion of some local writers, the Cantonese have fought only a de- has sent a mission to him to nego- fensive battle whilst it should have
tiate a settlement.Reuter. long ago checked the advance of
Lieut. Marshall, Royal Army Ser- the Kwangsi invaders. The Can-evacuated by the retreating Kwang- vice Corps, reported to the Police tonese Army, it was suggested, had si troops and not recaptured as yesterday that some time between takes no action until the Kwangsi- reported, they say. April 1 and May 28 867 lbs. of tes reached the heart of Kwang- Ceylon tea worth $450 was stolen from the storehouse at the R.A.S.C., tang province.
Since the strict consorship of the Press, viry little of the truth con- nected with the Liang Kwang strife is known in Canton.
Supply Depot. Queen's-road East.
Strict Censorship! The storekeeper, Private Bowles,
Sonce "war" correspondents have who is at present in the Military held the view that, even up to the
A number of Editors in Canton Hospital, has been placed under present stage, the Cantonese Army are said to be in hiding for the open arrest pending investigation. has only succeeded in retaking some time being and the next few days of the cities recently lost to the may see the punishment of one or London County Council have de- Kwangsi Army and that the Canton more journals in connection with cided to widen the Kingston Army should not be praised until "war" news or news of the move- road at Putney, S.W., at a cost of Kwangtung is free of the Kwangalment of the army or Its officers.-- £48,000.
Many cities have been Nan Chung Kuo News Service.
forces,
BELGIAN POLITICS
ELECTION OF FIRST WOMAN DEPUTY
DEFEATS A COMMUNIST
Brussels, Yesterday. The first Belgiam woman Deputy ever to be elected is the Socialist, le. Lucie du Jardin, who has won' a seat at Llege from the Communists-Router.
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR
when
Sussex found the Derby bowling hard to play and could muster only 223 runs, Worthington was in fine fettle and took eight wickets for a meagre 29 runs.
FINANCIAL PLAN
A NEW METHOD OF SETTLE MENT AT GENEVA
INDIAN SUGGESTION
Geneva, Yesterday,
Yu-hsiang (the "Christian Gen- eral") and the Soviet.
The Soviet Consulate at Pogra- nichnalia, which is between Harbin and Vladivostok, is reported to have been similarly raided.
The Trans-Siberian Railway to Vladivostok, which is in Russian territory, cuts through Manchuria. From Harbin, which is on that part of the Siberian Railway in Chinese territory, the Chinese-Eastern Rail- way (under joint Russian and Chin- ega ownership). runs southward into the more important part of At a meeting of the governing Manchuria, the South, and leads on body of the International Labour to connection with Mukden, the In their second venture Derby-office, held with a view to obviating capital of Manchuria, whence ap- shire hit up 215 runs. Storer again discussion at the Budget Office by other line runs westward to Peking. scoring a century. His contribu- the Assembly Committee of the tion was exactly 100.
Susser fared even worse on oc- (India) submitted a plan by which League, Sir A. C. Chatterjee cupying the wicket a second time,
a financial settlement for five years Kuomintang Headquarters in Nan- being able to get only 163 runs,will be concluded with the Assembly. king includes that relating to the thus being beaten by 135 runs.
i (Continued on Page 9.)
Tyne coal shipments for the first two months of this year totalled nearly 8,000,000 tons 400,000 tona more than in the first two months of last year.
The Thames paddle pleasure The closing rate of the dollar on steamer "Royal Sovereign" was sold demand, today was 1/11 1/16for £5,500 at the Baltic Exchange.
"Proof Found”
Shanghai, To-day.. Information circulated by the
It was explained that the basis search of the Russian Consulate at of the plan would be the fixing of a Harbin, where proof of General standard figure of expenditure. Feng Yu-hsiang's alleged alliance Progressive increase would be with the Soviet" has been obtained.. allowed for succeeding years, while-Nan Chung Kuo News Service. the savings in expenditure of the Labour Office in any year would not revert to the League, but be At a furniture sale at Christie's.. carried forward to the following rooms, St. James's, SW, when rear.
£9,000 was-realised, the chief lot The matter was referred to the was a pair of Chippendale side Financial Committee Reuter. tables, which were sold for £819.