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No. 27,304 HONG KONG, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1929.
ATTEMPT TO OVERTHROW THE PRESIDENT
DANGER NOT OVER
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POLICE CHARGED STORY OF MARSHAL'S LOO KAU OF MACAO
ALLEGED ACCEPTANCE OF BRIBES
CASE PROCEEDING
A Chinese Police Sergeant' and two constables were this morning charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Cen-
Combination With Kwangsi Reactionaries Likely trot Magistracy, with misconduct as
[By Our Political Correspondent]
·· ESCAPE ·
THE DRUM TOWER
LI CHAI-SUM SPEAKS ABOUT HIS POSITION
APPLICATION IN PROBATE JURISDICTION
DISPUTE OVER PROPERTIES
Following the recent references in the Supreme Court, to the late Commendadore Loo Lim-ioe his de
headache
Our
PERHAPS ITS EYE
PREMIER'S TRIUMPH
MACDONALD RULES AMERICAN HEARTS.
MOVING SPEECH
ceased father's name, Lol Kau Misunderstanding Between Us Is Impossible”
STILL UNDER DETENTION
policemen by receiving bribes. The
Contrary to rumours of his hay (popularly called "the Millionaire accused stood in the dock as follows:-ing "escapad" of diappeared from of Macao") was mentioned to-day Sergt. Kwong Kan, charged that he Nanking, ex-Marshal Li Chat-sum in the Probate Jurisdiction, also be. Hankow, and not Canton, was the original objective of General unlawfully did accept bribes of. $11, on (one time Commander-in-Chlef and who paid
fore the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Chang Fa-kuei, the Commander of the Ironsides, according to re-August 29, and $5.50 on, September 1, Governor in Canton), liable news to hand from the North.
from Liu Shun, a stall-holder in the Hong Kong a "state visit" last year, Gollan, C.B.E.).
la at in the national capital and, It was Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's decision to send three divi-Whitfield Market, to prevent street although occupying a house by him- Lordship of the fact that Mr. H. A. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, C.B.E. told his sions of his most trusted men, led by officers of his own making hawkers from squatting adjacent to the self, is still under detention. (mostly former Cadets of the Whampoa Academy), to Kwangtung, market; Constable Kwong Shun, charg
This house is in that part of Nan-Nisbet, Official Administrator (now "Going the whole hog." so to speak, the Ironsides ventured on the ed with accepting a briba of $10 from king known as the Drum Tower, retired). had been appointed re- more difficult (geographically, at least) and. more daring scheme, the same stall-holder, for the samé con namely, that of preventing Chiang Kai-shek securing a foothold in aideration, on September 30; and Con-
ceiver of the estate of Loo Kau- the two Kwang provinces of the South.
after certain action had been taken stable So Shing, charged with accept-
by some of the deceased's Bon ing a bribe of $5.50 from the same
but nothing had been done subse- stall-holder, for the same consideration,
quently for five years. Mr. Jenkin on September 6.
also spoke of a valuation of $2,000,000 having been placed by some of the parties on Loo Kau's. catate in Hong Kong.
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A DARING SCHEME
The plot, if indeed there was one, was to encompass Chiang Kai-shek'a overthrow and not so much the tak ing of Canton, At the momont, the Ironsides are "somewhere in the weat or south-west of Hunan pro- vince." Whether they will bide their time remaine to be seen, but it appears as if the three divisions despatched by Chiang Kai-shek and the "loyalist" troops of Kwangtung and Kwangsl could stem the tide if they desired.
As indicated in the "China Mail" aome time ago, Marshal Chiang Kai- ahek cannot be too certain of his own individual position in Nanking,
Mr. A. E. Hall appeared for the de- The story of the Ironsides' march fence, and entered a plea of “not guil», through Hunan is well kowa. They ty" in cach case. were in country which they kiew.
The prosecution was conducted by They were not seriously attacked on Mr. T. Murphy, Assistant Superinten- road or river. Yet they appear to dent of Police, whilst Mr. F. C. E. be too late.
Rendall watched the case, which in
It now appears as attempt a junction with the extrem-behalf of Liu Shun, the stall-holder.
if they will being treated as one for committal, on ists of Kwangal, already "dismlas- ed," comprising in the main General
The Circumstances
Outlining the case for the prosecu
Yu Tsok-pak (really a figurehead)tion, Mr. Murphy said that Whitfield and General Li Ming-shul with one Market was situated near to the Bay division).
View Polico Station, to which the three accused were attached. It was a small market, with only 16 alalla. Of these stalls, four were vegetable stalls, and
The Outlook
In numbers the Ironsides are greatly inferior to the combination
of Cantonese, "loyalist" Kwangai- the others were occupied by the sellers
of fresh meat. No market limits were
Marchal Li Chaf som
At the moment, none of the Gon-ites and Northerners of Chiang Kai-provided for this market, and this was erals whose names were mentioned shek, But another version has the circumstance which led
come out of the trend in affairs. ing of the policemen
the brih- This is that although General Chan Chal-tong, Commander-in-Chief in August 20 the first accused approached
The prosecution's case was that about { Canton, has set out for or has Liu Shun, the holder of the No. 1 vege-from which free exit can be render arrived in Wuchow, the port of table stall in the market and told him ed difficult by the authorities if they Kwangsi, he will not move far: Into Kwangsi "for fear of being dis- possessed in his absence by the newly arrived Northerners."
as likely to break out in sympathy with the Ironsides have done any- thing. But some of them, particu larly Tang Seng-chi, are making de- mands on Chiang Kai-shek for money--and getting it-In prdér, as they politely say, to have the where- withal to carry out his commands!
Swooping Down River - Before raising his standard at Ichang, on the Upper; Yangtaza River, Chang Fa-kuel was (so the report goes) determined to swoop down-river to attack Hankow, held by General Ho Ying-ching who. al- though a firm supporter of Chiang Kal-shek, almost resigned not so 1- many weeks ago.
With the element of surprise in his favour, Chang Fa-kuel hoped to take Hankow, what time Tang Seng chi's men would enter Hupoh pro- viuce through Wu-sheng Pass to add to the pressure to be brought to bear on Chiang Kai-shek in as Kuy places as possible:
Doubtful Allegiance With Ho Ying-ching threatening to maign and Generals of doubtfúl allegiance (such as Tang Seng-chi) clamouring Incessantly for funds, Chiang Kai-shek is believed to have made up his mind that should he
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Meanwhile no actual clash be tween the rival groups has been re- ported, the "war" being confined to despatches concerning the rushing up of Northerners, the moving up the West River of Canton's land and naval forces, and the further retreat of the Kwangsi extremiste.
Canton Confident
Canton city is regaining confld- ence daily and the merchants' judgment is seldom misplaced. The odds seem to be against the Iron- sides reaching Canton,-in spite of their foregoing the chance of a knock at Hankow in order to try to do greater damage to Chiang Kai- shek by racing his men to Canton first.
Early Cable
Hankow, Yesterday, Chang Fat-ful is steadily push- ing southwards through Hunan. He is encountering no Interference
TO-DAY'S FEATURES
1
Premier's Triumph
K.O.S.B. Privatee........ 12 Mystery of Marshal Li
Chal-sum
Amah's Death
1
12
Rubber Sensation
2
Queen Marie and Regency Costes Flight
9
6
Mr. Sun Fo
6
Priesta' Murder
6
Plot Against President Lawn Bowls
9
Fall in the Dollar
1
The Millionaire of Macao
(Probate case)
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Bribery Charges Against
Police
1
command of 14th Independent to the Police, in consideration for Brigade, arrived here from Shasi which he (first accused) would under- this morning. He a reported to be take to prevent the street hawkers from working in uniston with General selling in the vicinity of the market. Tsao Wan-ihen.
He would remove them to a reasonable The revolt of General Tso's
distance from it. troops appears
First and third accused attended a to be on a larger meeting in a teahouse at which several scale than was at first believed. It other constables were also present, but is said that only about 500 troops their identity had not been established. have remained loyal,
Disliked the Officers
The stall holder, Liu Shun, then paid [over $11, of which first accused re- The cause of the revolt is said to tained $5.50 and the balance was
there.
The Parties
"'WARTO ̃CEASE
The beautiful, impulsive idealism of Mr. Ramsay MacDonald's nature showed itself yesterday, when, in addressing the Senate, he said with fiery contempt. "What is all this bother about parity? Parity! Take it!!"
that deep down in his heart he did not believe that there was any Elsewhere in his speech, which was loudly cheered, he declared substantial misunderstanding between Great Britain and America. If they did their duty by making the peace pact effective, hostile extirpated. conflict would never occur again. The whole war spirit must be
This is the first time in history that a British Prime Minister has addressed the Senate in its own House.
FRANK REVIEW OF ALL QUESTIONS
tinue." -
as a man whose whole life was de voted to the cause of peace.
Father of the House
Prior to addressing the Senate,
Washington, Yesterday. ments and emphasized the present Mr. MacDonald and President day importance of personal contacts The 3rd, 5th, 18th and 19th sons
Hoover returned at 10.30 in the as the foundation on which to build morning and issued a joint state- an enduring peace. Neither Britain of Loo Kau are plaintiffs in the ment as follows, "We frankly re- nor the United States would form action under notice today.., Their viewed all the questions which may an alliance towards any other na- Inames were given as Loo' Kwong-give rise to friction between our tion. The whole spirit of war must san, Loo Kwong-chan, Lao Kwong-peoples, and the gratifying progress be extirpated. He concluded by a wal, Loo Kwong-to, of No. 37,-Lee made during the conversations con-moving reference to Dr, Stresemann Tung-street, 2nd floor..
Conflict impossible Defendant is Lo Wing-koon, alias)
Washington, later. Leo Cheuk-suen, of No. 27, Arbuth-) The galleries of the Senate were not-road. He is the eldest son crowded with distinguished visitors of Loo Lim-ioc, the eldest son matic Corps in full dress, when Mr. of Representatives where he was among whom was the whole Diplo Mr. MacDonald visited the House of Leo Kau. (Plaintiffs, therefore, MacDonald addressed the American warmly welcomed by members and are defendant's uncles.)..
legislators in their own chamber, an crowded galleries. In couple of Plaintiffs claimed as next of kin unprecedented action on the part of minutes' speech, he dwelt on the Loo Kau, alias Loo Cheuk-chi, alies mier received a roar of cheers when the Congressmen, who subsequently A British Prime Minister. The Pre-honour accorded to him by meeting Lo Yuk-nok, alias Lo Wahishiu, de-addressing the House from the Dais, were presented individually, the ceused. They asked for a declara-he declared that deep down in his first being the Father of the House heart he felt that any misunder- the white-bearded veteran of the standing between the United States Civil War, Stedman, and afterwards and Great Britain did not belong to the Party leaders, and back ben. the substance of things. He was chere. The whole proceedings were satisfied that, it be swept away. photographed and fiksed and the (Loud cheers). The Kellogg Pact cameras were only stilled during would stand out like a monument in the Chaplain's prayer, of which the history. "We mean it be the official shorthand writer took a full guiding idea of our polley. It is note.-Reuter's American Service. absolutely impossible that any sec. tion of our forces tan ever come into hostile conflet again if you and we do our duty by making the peace pact effective."
However, three soldiers from National Headquarters Are сол- stantly on duty at L Chai- sum's residence, two at the front. door and one at the back. In this connection it has to be recalled |that when Li Chai-sum was "relens- ad" from custody in Tongahan, it was said that he would be allowed to go about Nanking on parole, pending the further pleasure of the National Government (or Marshal Chiang Kai-shek).
Avoiding Risks
The facts, is revealed now by a correspondent, of the "China Mail,". make interesting reading in that the construction to be placed on the Aurveillance (although somewhat reduced)' is—that Chiang Kai-shek feels he still cannot afford to take risks with the Kwangel fac-| tion. (of which Li Chal-sum was one of the big four); although crushed, months ago,-12
To a friend of his Canton days, the ex-Marshal declared that he was quite happy and had, in fact,
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Further Drop in Sterling Exchange
Steriläg exchange came down a further eighth of a penny to-day. Pföfit taking" was 'in evidence on the market,' the. tone of which was steady."
FRESH AND FAIR
To-day's weather report from-
the Royal Observatory states:
The anti-cyclone over China continues to increase in inten- aity.. Depressions cover Hok- kaldo and S. Annam.
The typhoon is situated about 600 miles east of Manila moving slowly W.N.W.
Moderate to fresh, monsoon will prevail along the coast and over the N. China Sea.
Forecast: N. E. winds, fresh; fair,
The following belegram has been received by the American Consul from Manila:
Typhoon in about 135 degrees Long E., and 14 degrees Lat. N. moving W.N.W.
Manila 9.30a.m.-Typhoon in about 181 degrees Long. E, and 15 degrees Lat. N. moving W.N.W.
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What is Parity? "What is all this bother about parity? Parity! Take it!!"
He predicted that the naval agree. ment-would-end competitive arma-
DARING THEFT
EUROPEAN RESIDENTS AMAH ROBBED
INCIDENT IN 'BUS
..
The Kellogg Pact
y by London, Yesterday. President Hogvar and Mr. Ram- Bay MacDonald left the Presid- ent's fishing camp, on Rapidan River early, this morning for Washington. They reached White House shortly before eleven.. o'clock.
Mr. MacDonald, accompanied by Sir Esme' Howard, British Ambas sador. arrived at the House
of Representative at The
House Hot
Zoon.'
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gular session, But special sitting had been arranged for the occasion. Mr. MacDonald was loudly applaud- The Chinese wash-amah of a saying that his presence in the ed as he entered. He spoke briedy, Kowloon European realdent was the centre of a daring theft on a how near and alike were the institu- House was a reminder to him of Kowloon motor bus (No. 10tion of Great Britain and the United Mr. MacDonald afterwards pro-
day.
The amah
To-day's rainfall 0,02 fnch
1929 rainfall:68.03 inches
Average 77.85 inches.
Deficit
9.82 inches
ed that Great Britain meant that
have to leave Nanking, he would lay en route by Ho Chien, and is con- his all on a grand rally in Kwang-fident that he will have his entire that street hawkere were paying be put on weight. He did not appear tung and Kwangsi, with the assist army in Kwangal within a fortnight" to sell in the vicinity of the he was not pleased with the the Colony are at all material times
tween $20 and $80 per month for the to be depressed although, naturally, \tion that ten leasehold properties in Route in Shanghal-street 'yester: States. ance of the present administration night.-Router. in Canton. Hence the transfer of
market. As this seriously interfered tinued restriction of his liberty the property of and belonging to General Toad's Troope
with the trade of the holders of stalls with guards outside his house. Ichang, Yesterday. inside the market, he suggested that
It is also related that General the estate of their father, Loo Kan:
was sitting on the General Peng Chi-piao, who is in the stall-holders should pay a like sum Chan Chal-tong (the present Com-for the appointment of a receiver left of an unknown Chinese, when ceeded to the state where he declar
and/or manager of the properties;
he asked her to change places for an account to be taken of the complaining that the sun was too rent and profits accrued or accruing strong for him. On the amah's to the properties in question; costs; right was her purse attached to further and other relief,
her waistband. Defendant was sued as the ad- the junction of Dundas-street, and She alighted from the 'bus at ministrator of the estate of (his father) Loo Lim-foc, late of U Un proceeded to a vegetable stall, Mncao, the eldest son of Lov Kadi
where the amah, well-dressed, bar- gained with the fokl. But when it Sons Surviving
came to paying the decided price Instructed by Messrs. Wilkinson-alas, her purse had gone, to- his three divisions now arriving at be dislike which the troops bore to divided between the other constables
and Grist, Mr. Jenkin appeared for gether with $1 and 40 centa. Canton and Whampoa and being their new officers, who were appoint
the defendant, who applied, for the It had been, cut from her, waist, transferred forthwith to the Northed to the recently-formed division.
On September 1, further sum of mander-in-Chief in Canton, prior to writ of summons of a lis pendens the Star Ferry, to Kowloon City. guiding Idea in her polley. It was.
vacation of the registration of the while in the 'bur journeying from the Kellogg Fact, should be the... and West River garrison zones.'.....
15.50 was paid to the first accused by rushing back to Canton post haste (a pending suit). Mr. Leo d'Almade On seeing this change in Chiang of propaganda (In the interests of
General Teac, possibly as a means the stall-holder.
impossible if these two peoples did Kai-shek's plans, the Ironsides tried the National Government has accused again approached the stall- against the Ironsides, sought and Mr. A. el Arculli, who is acting for benefit of the sons generally and effective; for any section of their About the middle of September, first to take the feld' in preparedness e Castro, Jr. (Instructed » by
their duty in making the peace pact to head him off. They wheeled issued proclamations to the effect holder, who had been paying an ver- obtained leave from Marshal Mesare, d'Almada and Mason) was anybody dependent on them. southward to prevent, If possible, that the disaffection is over, and age of about 122 month and suggest Chiang Kai-shek to call on his old for the plaintiffs, who are respond- A more sound legal basis was ar to Tome into confict again. arms, whether bn land or sea, or in Chiang Kai-shek's divisions reach these have been posted up in the mia Lis Shun objected to, on the him with what had transpired in The registration, said Mr. Jenkin executed on February 18, 1924; and exelitaire, alliances ed fixing a flat rate of $80 per month, friend, Li Chalbum, and acquaint ents in the present hearing, established by a deed of settlement Neither Great Britain nor America streets,
The troops who were sent to the increase. The result was that the Li's Brevity
ground that business did not warrant Kwangtung, y Patung a few days ago, returned an on the street hawkers was lifted General Chan had for years been against the leasehold properties properties for the benefit of 16 aons The British Premier and Mies in opening for the applicant, had whereby certain of the sons assign directed against the interesta of here to-day and were disarmed and they again closed in on the market. A subordinate and trasted one claimed by the plaintiffs as forming and two grandsons, the latter each Ishbel will stay at White House as
been effected on August 27, 1927 ed to four trustees cortain specified Any nation or group of nation. British Naval Wireless
General Trao Wan-shen led the tias were again resumed between the crisis cada à few months ago, The ground on which the applica come was to be divided equally Hoover for the next three days. A About September 26, negotia at that of L3 Chal-sum. When a part of the estate of Loo Kau. getting a half, share. The net in guests of Eresident, and Mrs. second batch of troops against the first accused and the stall-holder The General Chia preferred to side tion was made was that the litiga, between the beneficiaries (includ- banquet is being held at White Ironsides the first having been dise Police agreed to wait a couple of days armed in the marmer described to for the stall-Wolder to comer to deets against his while patron in or tion had not been prosecuted bonding the four plaintiffs). day When General Tako men slon, and in the meantime, without any der to support the National Govern de.
House-to-night to their honour. It Continuing, Mr. Jenkin said that promises to be the most notable arrived at Icheng, they found that payment having been made by the stallment. The shot was that Gen Loo Kau died in Macao on Decem. certain of Loo Kau's soas consider event of Washington season~-~- the Ironsider had marched away holder, the street hawkers were gaineral Chan ancceeded Li Chal-sumber 18, 1907, leaving 16 sons, ed that some properties other than British Wireless Service. from the anglese and one in-driven from the vicinity of the market. At any rate, General Chan Chai 13 of whom are sullling living, and those in the deed of eettlement land, Accordingly, General-Taas ***Look over control with an Anzov proti, Action Decided
ing Kwangtung...
GNC Ships Cut Off
Before they left the Yangtare, they detoured saabward for about 20 miles, allowing three transports to get above them (heading for Ichang) Having cut the ships off, the Ironsides opened fire (as report ed in Royal Naval wireless at the time), putting seven shells in one of
the vessels bald Marchants
China
$6,000
of; Marshal Chiang:
tong was piherad into Li Chal-sum's
abode in Nanking, ad, after the four of whom are the plainting should also form a part of Loo formalities said the respondente in the hearing to day). He's estate. In Hong Kong and like to recotmy r to him Deed of Settlement so they commenced an action in 1924,
About 198
anking for the Appointment of zies were receiver and for administration in connection with the ten properties under the referred to,
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with "But taken, obarge.
fis- older Tom Cor? Loo
name of the MukNok:
The case is proceedin
Naval Conference
London, Yesterday,
· It is officially announced that Mr. Henderson has issued invita tions to America, Japan, France, and Ita 3o participate in ́s Naval Confuranon in London in the third