TELEGRAMS.
[THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.]
SIR EDWARD CARSON IN IRELAND.
LONDON, August 6th.
Sir Edward Carson inspected 2,000 Volunteers at Monaghan and addressed an open-air demonstration.
Interviewed regarding the rumour that a warrant had been issued for his arrest,
he declared that he had infringed nothing either of law or morality. His advice to Ulster was quite consonant with the Statutes, of England.
THE BALKANS,"
AUSTRIAN PRESA PESSIMISTIC.
LONDON, August 6th.
The Vienna Press is disquicted at the proceedings at Bukharest, and fears that in consequence of the excessive demands of Servia and Grecce the task of revising the work at the Conference, which Austria does not desire. is unpleasantly
ibuainent,
The impression of the Balkan delegates in London is that Bulgaria will prefer to yield to the demands of the Allies rather than resume-hostilities, hoping that the Powers will intervene.
CORRESPONDENCE.
BONGKONG AND THE SABBATH,
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.").
Si,--Your correspondent raises a some- what interesting point this morning, as to how far games should be permitted on the Sabbath.
I think one's own COMMON 80)
generally indicates where the line should be drawn, and it is difficult to lay down definite rules.
Al the same time some principles seem
to exist
It would appear, for instance, that any game which draws togather large crowds, which is noisy, or which leads to betting, is undesirable on a day on which the majority of people wish to be quiet and sober.
football,
..
Pur this Tenson racing,
cricket, and perhaps I may add baseball, are examples of games that are generally banned,
Again, such recreations as tennis, golf, swimming, billiards, yachting-conducted more or less in privacy-do not worry others at all, and to them the above objections hardly apply, but if public
FIGHTING
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 1913.
AT
CANTON.
WHO IS TO BE TUTUH?
SERIOUS QUARRELLING" AMONG THE TROOPS.
OVER FIVE HUNDRED REPORTED KILLED.
Fighting on a considerable scule took place yesterday evening between two Divisions of Trxips at Sha Ho, outside the East Gate at Canton, and a message received late last night said it was reported that upwards of 500 had been killed. Another inesange said that Chan Wing Wa, the Chief of Police, had again sought- refuge on the Shaineen.
Our Canton Correspondent, who supplied us with the information relating to the mutiny printed below, sent the following startling intelligence by way of postscript:--
"Since writing my letter the position has entirely changed. It is rumoured that there will be a battle sooner or later between the First and Second Divisions, It seems that a great mujority of the First Division are in favour of appoint- ing Cheung Ngay Kune as Acting Tutuh, whilst So Sun Cho is the nian of the hour with the troops of the Second Division. The soldiers am ready to fight at any moment and if any fighting should happen at all it will be in the Yintong district. Both Cheung und So are anxious to secure the acting Tutulship, and it is said that, although nominally the title is Acting Tutuh, they really are struggling for the permanent Governorship. The position is very grave indeed. General Lung has not shown any signs of coming to Canton, though it is believed that he is well aware of the gravity of the situation"
The noteworthy feature of this struggle is that So Sun Cho, who is a trained
military oficer, is a supporter of Yuan Shih Kai, while "General" Cheung Ngaw Kune, who was until quite recently a bill collector employed by a Canton newspaper, supports the rebel cause. The former reported his appointment to the President; the latter did not.
The latest mail news from Canton is given below in communications from two correspondents.
BY A CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]:
WHAT LED TO THE MUTINY,
SHOOTING OF OFFICERS BY THE
TUTUH'S ORDER,
'
protem.
3
is any suggestion of lenicney being shown | SHUM CHUN HSUAN BOUND to any rebellious soldiers, So General.
FOR THE - NORTH.
Lung has vol gut an exactly easy job Mr. Shum Chun“Hsuan. à former Viceroy of Canton, and latterly Generalissime of sthas rebel forces, camo
before him. ALLEGED BEHANG OF SOLDIERS TO MUTINY, Wong Si Lon, a General in the army who has been loyal to Yuan all the time down to Hongkong from Blacao by the and was more or less at loggerheads with Suai Tai yesterday morning and is re Chan Kwing Ming all the time, is being ported to be leaving to-day by the Chigo accused in same quarters of hering briheder for Shanghai or Japan. many of the soldiers to break away from Chan and these soldiers are said to be demanding more money,
On
[BY A EUROPEAN CORRESPONDENT.
CANTON DAY BY DAY.
CANTOR, August äth. There las clearly been almost no sympathy in the morenient and the people who are reputed to have been in the movement have had their hands forced in some way or other. The merchants and commercial people have said distinctly that this has been essentially a military movement and has had no sympathy with the people, and the way in which the news that Chan had gone away and that the prospect of a borbardment of the City was removed has shown clearly the public opinion on the matter General Lung is said to have been so well informed of the position of affairs in Canton that he knew that the best way to take action was to do as he has done and sit quiet waiting for the bubble to barst from mide. He is said to be very near Canton and to hay, arms and accoutrements waiting for learnt of the flight of both Chan Kwing
been in communication with several of the important Geterais for some time back,
so that people say that he had a lot to do with the rutiny that has caused this. grent change in the situation. The city yesterday afternoon was deadly quiet, and it could not but be evident to anyone who had spent any time in Canton that some thing was going on
VAD CHARACTERS, FROM MACAO,
my at the office of the T. K.K, we were informed that if he is leaving by the Chigi Mari be niusi be travelling under an assumed name. They had no know- edge of his intention to travel by the
steamer.
The King Tong from Macao brought & large number of bad characters and
Mr. Shum arrived in Macau on Tuesday pirates from Macão to Canton this right by the steamer Anglung and ing. They were not armed and had no
stayed at the Chinese hotel known as heggage of any kind, but from the way Taitong. On Tuesday, Mr. Shum had they made off in a body from the boat proof that there was no sympathy with on its arrival they evidently knew their the rebel movement among the Chinese business and it is expected they have.
5000
population of Macau, for as soon as they
thein here. Their arrival was
Ming and Shum Chun Henan, and that discovered and they constitute such the troups had declared their loyalty menuce to the peace of the City that they
to the Central Government, they expressed. are being specially watcher.
their satisfaction in the usual Chiness SITUATION MORE SERIOUS THAN manner-by Aring off an abundance of
EVER BEFORE.
LATER.
crackers and making a brave display of the Republican flag. Mr. Sham (evidently concluded that Macno was
dangerous place for him to be in and left Mac at 7:40 am. gesterday by the He was accompanied by his
INTIMATIONS
SKIN TROUBLE GRADUALLY SPREAD
Started with Watery Pimple. Crown of Head Covered with Brown Scab. Would Scratch and Rub, Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment Cured.
The situation now has developed into .something more serious and is more Larg stores on the Bund and Sa Tat serions now than it has ever licen before. Nai Tai Po, which is the main street of the City. The troops are not all in unison and the two daughters and some friends. were all shut at about five o'clock, and three divisions are more or less at logger- military police were very much in heads with cach other and each espousing evidence. Nothing, however, happened, the ente of their respective leaders. and though I made three excur. The latest Governor who has been sions into the city ther was no more to appointed is a Hukka and he has quite be seen then ou an ordinary evening at a large following of Hakka troops in the the same time. except that there work Third Division who do not get on at any hardly any people about and these were time with the others and who now, in a very big hurry to get to their when the Second Division have just had destination. To-day the city is more like their General Sa superceded, are quite The First ing that he was retiring owing to incontrrent, though there still is a suggestion ready to fight with them. Kure (commander of the 5th Sub division an ordinary time. All the Chinese that that if he comes they will fight against pettney and that General Cheung Ngaw of quietness that is not to be found at Division also have stated that they will not have General Lung at any price and of the Army) would succeed him as Tutul I have had an opportunity of speaking to him to the list.
There are no signs of General Cheung has been this morning say that they are pleased elected Acting Totuh by the Kyungtung with this new turn that matters leave CANTON, August 6th. Assembly and is popular amongst the taken, and that there is not going to be Amplifying my brief report of yester military. Adverse remarks had been any more trouble, in the city. day, it has now been ascertained that the passed by some of the officers regarding attack on the Tutuk's Yamen was made the election of So Sua Cho and a struggle There has been some change in the owing to Chan Kwing Ming having between the First and the Second situation since yesterday and matters are ordered several officers of the 1st Division Divisions was considered probable if Mr.rather more involved than before. Su, who to be shot on the ard inst. Commander. So should decide to stay. This is now Lang arrived, has resigned and left his
was appointed Governor till General in-Chief Chung Ding Gay went to see Chan Kwing-ming and begged him to Mr. So is regarded by many as a wise post and aw Governor has had to be defor sending out troops, cunse, head honourable official for giving way in appointed temporarily. He is Cheung explained, the sympathy of the prople order to avoid bloodshed.
Wo Chun who was previously a General in the City this afternoon and was sur- under Sü. The trouble with Mr. Su was prised to see that in the New City nearly was gone and, the money market being
timt he thought he had the support of all the shops were shut up and that there very tight. no funds could be raised to
the merchants and then when he asked were very few people in the streets.
Another sign of trouble is the news that him to restore the paper currency to its the Financ then to support him financially and help
Commissioner Liao. has face value at once they refused and he cleared out after having feathered his found himself unable to carry on. He Best to some extent and that the Commis was the nominee of the merchants and sioner for the laterior has also dis- business men and he fully expected their appeared. This last position was offered support. This is the reas given for his to a well known Chinaman here, but he was too scarell to accept and would only
4:30 p.8.
coiua As
satisfy the demand of the soldiers that they must be paid in subsidiary I have mentioned, Chan verily reprimanded him. Chung Ding Gay then returned to his office and had a meeting with his counsellors, Messrs. Chenng and Tam, and Lieut. Chan on After a long disenssion," it the matter.
considered to have been obviated, and
MAINTENANCE OF PEACE, Acting Tutub Cheung has sent a tele- he (Cheung) has been elected Provisional gram to General Lung advising him that
Tutah and Civil Administrator by the Kwangtung Assembly, and asking General Lung to co-operate in preserving the penes of the interior.
General Lung Ins replied to the effect
CANTON, August 6th
Lung yet, and it is certain that he will not come now without his soldiers, If matters are going to take a sericus tura like is he will not be able to take Canton by force without a considerable addition to the fighting force of his army. There is going to be fighting now all right, and it may start at any minute. well and understands the situation here I am told by one who knows China very
better than most people, and the people in the Cits seem to think so too.
niches vero arranged it would be à very was decided that they should jointly send that be hus instructed his various col-retirement and it is quite likely the cor do so after much eçaxing.
different thing and they, too, would then be considered objectionable.
Your correspondent is, I believe, mis- "taken in stating that borse racing is allowed here on Sundays, since I have never heard of a case, and one wonders. as to the meaning of the dark allusion, to a few other things" in italics.
Presumably permission was obtained to play Baseball on the football ground, and it would be interesting to know who granted it.
a petition to Chan Kwing-ming, praying
leagues to stop advancing troops and that Commanders and Ho have been instructed to restore order along the West River
him not to dispatch troops for some time for the reasons verbally given by Chang Dung Gay. This was accordingly done, Chan Rwing-ming, upon seeing this peti-NEW TUTUH'S ASSURANCE TO FOREIGNERS. tion was wild with rage, and expressed. Acting Tutul Cheung has sent à dis
the opinion that these officers had been pateh to the Consular Body notifying hought over by General Lung He them of his election by the Kwangtung immediately sent for them and, after Assembly. He assures then that he will questioning thum for some little time, do the best he can to protect all foreigners them put under arrest. General Chung, residing in Kwangtung and their pri ipon receiving this news, at once made perties.
noon. A
ARRIVAL OF LUNG'S TROOP
2
I have frequently passed there for Whampus on the Water Police launch. Sundays while a game was in progress. The new soon found its way to Genedal and the extraordinary noises, and strident so Sun Cho's ears and he telephoned to
The first detachment of General Lung's comments couched in somewhat vigorous the Handquarters of the First Divisiou.troops arrived in Cunton yesterday after language, impressed ine unfavourably, whose secretary confirmed the news, especially when the large number of meeting was quickly called by So and youngsters present was noticed.
the officers unanimously resolved to demand the acquittal of the detained officers. They called in a body on Chan Kwing-ming, who stedfastly refused their demand, and towards noon on the 4th,
Chan were shot, gra
I have yet to learn that the game played quietly on a private ground would be prohibited, and until this point is settled some of the parallels drawn by
rect one. Paper money was yesterday nt a discount of 20 per cent, and is to-day improving, which goes to show that there is more confidence in the Government, The daily quotation of the discount on paper money here is a very good baro. meter to tell how the public look on these
any Governmental changes,
It is said that there was fighting between the troops of the First and Second Division last night and the Army is in a very fractious state. At any rate, whoever is în power has been shipping "Tucs of soldiers off to different parts of
the delta to-day and yesterday, presum ably with the idea of prostating trouble
I was
The city is quieter still and more shops are shut up, but there is no sign of trouble so far. Many soldiers of what is known as the Manser Pistol "Brigade are to be seen on the Build but they are just picketed here and there as if nothing was on. Many people are clearing out to Hongkong and the coolies are still bring- ing goods on to Shamern.
letter was dispatched that the lighting It would seem that it was nïter this
hagged.--Eng] -
TILAN KWING MINU
DEPARTED FOR SINGAPORE.
ang the different regiments and also to i Mr. Chan Kwing Ming, who, as we FUGITIVE OFFICIALS AND MILITARY OFFICERS. pecify the pirate-infested districts.reported yesterday, came down to Hong- During the last two days Government There are numerous rumours about this | kong on the French gunboat Vigilante, business has been at a standstill. The morning and it is very difficult to get at left the Colony yesterday by the Nord- Heads of the various departments and the truth of there as the Eutur's Yamen deutscher Lloyd steamer Tarek bound
108, Hythe Road. Preston, Itrighton, Eng. In the Arst, place my child's discayo started with just a little watery pimple and
so & gradually spread -- til the crown of his head was completely coverers within lightish brown scat which made one shiver to look at. Un could not. shep right or clay for ans teng Bt of time, and we had to be on the lunk out the
whole time to see that he did not seratela ži, ami even, then we could not.
· prevent him fearing at it until it bied. I used to have to keep his head tied up day and night to keep litt from scratch. ing. On top of that he wore a litio has to keep his fingers off, Thien tưrough the wrappings be would seratel) and rub.
"I was advised to try Cuticura Soap and Olotment and did so. I bathed his head with the Gutleurs Suup night and morning, then well soaked the Cuticura Olatment ia while to places, werò molt, and he was eured.
The curo reared entirely with the Cutlera Soep and Ointment. (Signed). Mrs. H. Shepherd. July 4, 2014,
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Tender-faced man should shive with Catica Soup Shaving Stick. Sample free.-
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WATCHES.
THE AMERICAN WATCH
their staffs have all disappeared and is closed and entrance cannot be obtained for Singapore and Europe, It WRS OF FINEST QUALITY AND HIGH PRECISION.
your correspondent appear fallacious, and Counsellors Cheung and Tam and Lieut. Armen
as “u lover of justice and fair play " he will, I am sure, admit this.
I should like to add some remarks on the extraordinary attitude of your morn ing contemporary.
those who are. I believe, doing their best to carry out the somewhat difficult task of governing this cosmopolitan Colony."
In the afternoon, three other officers wero also shot by direction of Chan Kwing-ning for alleged disobedience of
órders.
By this time the soldiers of the First Division had heard the whole story and immediately marched from Vintong to
several important comminaters in the are also reported to have fed Acting Tutoh Chering has issued a notice commanding every official to resume duty and stating that if they do not return within two days they will be dismissed.
WONU SHI LUNG RETURNING TO CANTON,
Was
It is reported that Wong Shi Lung, who recently appointed Lieutenant- General, by Presidential mandate, is on
ressuring order.
In any case imost of the slicials who held office under Chan Kwing-ming are not to found though they are all said to be in Canton
GENERAL LUND,
ADIESTEN FOR TEMPERATURE AND
generally understood that during his short stay in the Colony he was placed in the quarters attached to Victoria Gaof, but, according to information received after his departure, this was not the case. We are informed that Mr. Chan did not- land in Hongkong, but transhipped to the Forek. Until the departure of this The PRICE OF THE HOWARD
General Lung is said in somn quarters to be coming to Canton to-day alone and not accompanied by his Kwangsi troops as is generally thought. The Merchants' vessel there was a strong guard of police Guild have telegraphed to him to come at on board, and police launches were crais
An article appears, apparently from the sume per as the "Golf" leader of a week or two back, being similarly devoid of argument, and consisting merely of un- complimentary remarks directed against the Ngau Wong Temple, from which his way to Canton. Probably he will once and take office promising him their ing in her vicinity. This was considered
appointed to assist General Lung in a very favourable position and is keen off venturesume Chinese who woulds
support in everything. He certainly is necessary by the police authorities to
undoubtedly popular. He has the good have risked much to earn the large re wishes and confidence of all parties und ward of $80,000 offered by General Lang Since the declaration of independence every one has a good word to say for for Mr. Chun's head. We understand the
pull the Treasurer of Chuten also departed by was annulled, the value of Canton notes him. He ought to be able has been gradually increasing and tradere different factions together and get the Farek. are now accepting, them at round about wherts of state working smoothly if any 82 per cent. their face value Many one can. However, well-informed people merchants indulge in hopes of some think that even when Lung comes the further appreciation.....
The tendency is to foment elnes pre judices, and such an attitude is to be deprecated, especially as those attacked are debarred from reply, while your con- temporary must regard its readers as being singularly unintelligent if it expects them to miss the point that "Abuse is no argument."
I submit that the Government has done a great deal for all classes of the com- munity grounds being provided. free for clubs of all kinds, though the Golf Club has to pay pretty stifly for the extra accommodation at Fanling, and it is diffi cult to see how a charge of favouritismo can be supported. Yours faithfully,
C. B
point they bombarded the Tutuh's amen (where Chau Kwing-ming was then stay. ing). During the firing, a stray shell found its way to the old Lieutenant. Governor's Vamen, imdicting some slight damage. A hawker was severely hurt and several other stray shells did damage to a few shops in the immediate vicinity of the bombardment." No serious injury; however, has been done to the Tutuh's Yamen itself!
We learn on excellent authority that this bombardment was not intended to be destructive, but merely to intinute to Chan Kwing Ming that he must quit. Es.]
THE PAPER CORBENCY..
NORMAL TRAFFIC ON HONGKONG
CANTON RUN,
to
SIN YAT SEN.
POSITIONAL
WATCH IS FIXED
AT THE FACTORY.
WEITE OR SENE POR CATALOGUF
THE SOLE AGENTS:
trouble will not be all over and that he kong on the N.D.L. steamer Torek, but CHS. J. GAUPP
Sau Yat-sen left Shanghai. for. Hotig-
will be sure to have some trouble with when the ship arrived at Foochow he the Army Many of the regiments have notified the purser that he would be But the idea into their heads that they leaving the ship at that port. He is None of the river steamers arriving can do what they like, get what they stated to have left the ship with two from Canton yesterday brought an excep want, and cause the dismissal of officers Japause companious, but no Japancen To the astonishment of everyone, Sotional number of passengers. The officers who do not suit them; and so long as figure in the steamers passenger Sun Cho, who was elected Provisional report all quiet, but that large numbers as this idea sticks to thin there is
list. We understand that Dr. Suntravelled It is stated Tutuh a couple of days ago, issued u of soldiers are returning to the City of danger of looting and of an ingress of under an assumed name. proclamation yesterday afternoon notify Rams by water.
as soon as there that he still remains in Fouchow. pirates to help in this ass
THE RETIREMENT OF 30 SUN UHO,.
& CO.,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
CHATER ROAD.