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PRESS THURSDAY. MARCIT
9ru, 1832
THE RECENT STRIKE.
LATEST REPORTS OF THE GENERAL
SITUATION,
GRADUAL RESUMPTION OF BUSINESS
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The committee which handled the strike THE STRIKE SETTLEMENT negotiations on behalf of the shipowners
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. [reported to a full mesting of the owners yesterday afternoon when an interesting statement was made outlining the course pursued by the committee during the afrikr.
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Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher states that a
report will be drawn up by the Chairman of the Shipowners' Committee (Mr. B Sutherland)
and himself, giving a account. for public information. of the strike negotiations.
A thousand seamen were to have left
SIR ROBERT HO TUNG'S DEFENCE - OF HIS ACTION. .
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The numerous congratulations we have received upon our
comments yesterday on the strike settlement furnishes very gratifying evidence that those comments correctly expressed the prevailing - senti- ments of the entire European community We regret that we were unable to meet the exceptional demand for copies of the
CONTRADICTORY OFFICIAL
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INFORMATION.
Six-Thor is a grain of comfort for Europeans today, that is the reading of the leading article in your jourtal." On
INQUIRY INTO THE TAIBO OCCURRENCE. the face of thing only the Government and the Shipowners are likely to disagree
We are officially informed that the The terms of settlement are, indeed, statement that the man Robinson, sen- humiliating. No wonder that those tenced by the Marino Magistrate for un- "running" the business never had any lawful boarding, has been released as a thing to communicate, and when you bave result of the strike negotiations. is not an official at the standing of the Secro-trus.
fary of Chinese Affairs stating that he is It is only fair to ourselves to say that not aware of this, that and the other the information published by us wis which others interested and the man-in obtained from Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, the street knows, is it to be wondered toputy Superintendent of Police, BOLDE that such a calamitons end was reached?
The result must give many cause for by Mr. Fletcher at the Hongkong Club, honra sub.equent to the statement made bard thinking as to what will happen hand, therefore, it was only reasonable to the course of time and what can be done assume that the case of the prisoner in to mitigate the harm already done. It affected, the Europeans of course, have meantime. hould appear that the residents most
quetion had been reconsidered in the
now brea roused from their lethargic ways and a real live association might occurrence which took place on Taipo We learn that an enquiry into the
of interests now be formed for mutual safeguarding
many bad habits that could with a 3rd, will be commenced at the Magistracy Besides which there ars Read on the morning of Friday, March wake, if such an association is ever format 2.15 this afternson. vantage be eliminated. But for henver's
found wanting brigado will assume complete charge of, as is usual.
Canton on Tuesday night by special train paper, which were sold out early in the ed don't fat it be one that the "tried and
but they did not make the journey then and the train was cancelled. Perha they did not gave to reach Hongkong at. midnight when everybody was abed and. they were not likely to receive the welcome which they considered to be their die. A few reached Kowloon about mid-day yesterday and there was another pre cessing and targe crowd of spectators and participants.
The Brungshan was expected laat night
morning, but the leading article and the Fall reports of the strike will be repro duced in the Hongkong Werkly Press. published on Saturday morning.
We append a few of the letters received: for publication on the subject:-
An accimmulation of work prevents a longer discourse.
THE TAIPO0 ROAD INCIDENT.
The following is from the Canton Time-
Dr. J. W. Jamieson, the British Consul-General, returned from Hongkong on a British gunboat on the morning of the 8th inst. At three o'clock in the
Enclosed please find my card Yours faithfully
A. A. WW Hongkong, March 5th, 1992. S18. Now that the strike is completely British subject in the Colany should join afternoug. Dr. Jamieson called upon settled, I think it only right that every in harty congratulation of His Excel H.E. General Chen Chiang-ming and ex- Jency Sir R. E. Stabbs, K.C.M.G., etc.,
Six. May, I encroach on your space for personal explanation "It is called for in reply to your reference in your lead- ing article of today to my offer to Mr. Luk King-to, delegate from the Commis-spot the extraordinary tact and skill pressed regret for the unfortunate incid
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killed and eight wounded by British soldiers when they attempted to return to Canton on foot. Dr. Jamieson said the Hongkong authorities will order a ful investigation of the incident and in the event of the facts proving the soldiera and Mr. King who ordered them to fire, acted rashly, they would be punished. The Hongkong Government will give an Assurance that justice will be done. Those who suffered through the shoot-
with another contingent of seamer and aoner's Offer of Foreign Affairs. Canton, shown, and the wonderful advancement of ent nt Shatin where three Chinese were at a stage when the concluding conferences the British Prestige in the East since his large crowd assembled to meet them: Anwer threatened with an imjaase. adrent ns Governor here. I belieer he was enermeus procession took place on the thank you for recognising the fact that nearly as successful at Colombo Yours
my spontaneous action last Sunday 1 morn- faithfully.. Praga and it was reformed again and ing was "well meant." It was undoubted.
C. 4. S. RUSS. again as the steamer was late. Enthusinamy prompted by the best intention, even
Hongkong, March 8th, 1999 was thus difficult to maintain. It was misconstrued (as 1 now learn from your though it might have been subsequently
BUSY SCENES ON THE PRAYA. not generally known"in the crowd, prob-editorial article) as a factor. necording ably, that she was not due till 2 am to your statement, that " undermined tha
firm stand that the shipowners were reactivity yesterday and there
The Praya was the scene of much Our representative did not linger long solved to take in the matter."
abnormal amount of traffic. throughout the enough to see whether the crowd had it e'ear to Mr. Lak and left it to his judg. dny. Apart from the continual stream ment not to disclose my offer until Argu ef processions which marched up and enough patience to wait till then.
The boys were back at the Hongkong ments and counter-arguments during the town, the water front, during the morning protracted discussion failed, and that it and afternoon. patiently awaiting the Hotel yesterday and, the place begins to should be reported to as the Inst straw
arrival of the seainen from Canton, there regardless of whether they by die look itself again. During the last week to save a dangerous situation.
was a considerable amount of business cheying the orders to return to Hong The predominant idea actuating my being done. All the wharves were busy korg put themselves legally in the wrong, windows and brasswork have been, per
mind ຍາ Sunday morning when I had preparing for the departure of force. neglected. As domestic servants learnt of the wide breach in the irrecon- had not come back in any numbers there cilable views of the di-putant parties re- cargo coolica were busy completing the liberal scale," stated Dr. Jamieson.
A ti Douglas Steamship Co.'s Wharf will be given full compensation on a was a very large influx of residents for Sarding the half-pay, was to secure a loading of the Hotching, whilst on This expression, which is an evidence- Blank to bridge it. The problem required board a few of the crew were engaged in tiffin. A notice posted in the hotel ind immediate solution. That solution could making the ship trim. She goes into deck that the Hongkong Government "ineans to
The Huiching was being prepared
¡vessels.
cales that there is a general desire on the only be obtained by prompt action as I today atch to Swatow to-day, and here that justice will be done to all con
part of residents and occasional guests
efforts in carrying on the hotel so vigor ously during the strike,
Last night a good many house boys had
returned to work.
From Chinese sources with the strike were indeed very rent up in anticipation of the departure of services rendered by Mr. Luk King-foh,
it is learned that the other unions have
who accompanied the Seamen's represen
disapproved a suggestion by the house lower orders feared for the lives of their to other consignments and by tin time tatives and helped greatly in the settle.
boys that they should demand higher pay Their fellows thick they already get quitë enough, in one way or another.
the
Kinahan sailed at ten o'clock last night.
full cargo had been arranged. The ment of the strike. Governor Chen then cooltes were busy bit as things are not ant part Dr. Jamieson took in the strike All the way down to West Point cargo thanked Dr. Jamieson for the import yet normal there was not sufficient work
meived it. There was no time to lose. for" to present Mr. and Mrs. Taggart with a teren build reusing before the cargo will include 200 bags of mail, which corned, will and to calm the feeling of conference would resume its sitting were have been held up by the strike. In order the Cantonese and make them satisfied" tangible mark of appreciation of their ruing fast, and, besides, there was the to facilitate her departure the Haiga"gith the steps taken by the Canton
emergency was a grave one. dificulty of locating Mr. Luk. The which was lying alongside the Hatbong,
Decisive was moved cut to a buoy in the harbour, Government in regard to the matter.. action had to be taken. From all sides At the River Steamship Companies from the Chinese community I heard that wharves large cargoes were being landed
Dr. Jamieson spoke very highly of the the hardships felt by those unconcerned
ve.sela last night. 10,000 bags of four and real. The Chinese women folk of the were loaded on to the Alpahan in addition men. It may not be an exaggeration of term to define their feeling as one of terror. Some immediate action was cali ed for That netion, so far as an humblu citizen could take it, appealed to me in the only manner
m service at a critical I acted on my own at the juncture. as usual to-day and will serve the usual June tiffins and Lens-providing their Chinese psychological moment as I thought it. I sta return to work in full farce.
repeat, the best intention impelled the action, and if that action has since had placed upon it a different interpretation THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THE STRIKE
it may yet be too soon to accept public Now that the strike appears to
betion. really over it seems only right to put on
bas passed through an emer- record an appreciation of the way they unparalleled in all its history.
Time, the bet healer, must be given Dairy Farm Company, and Messra. Lane,
fair chance. Let there be time for calmer Crawford, Ltd., supported the interests of the community during dificult judgment to preval! I shall be content to await the verdict of publio opinion period. collecting a staff of European when it can be formed under normal case at midnight last night.
By bakers and maintaining the Wiseman ditions detached from the heated atmos in full operation. Messrs Lauc, phere of the past week.-I remain, yours Ltd. kept the public fully faithfully,
Wiseman's Cafe hope to resume business for ine to reader magised it possible for all the cargo coolies who applied. At settlement. Had it not been for Dr...
on
At the Dairy Farm, alo, every member
R. HO TUNG. Hongkong, March 8th, 1992."
take up their agitation for noma popular
Wanchai the coal coolies were hard at Jamieson's presence in Hongkong and his work. They reported for work on the skilful methods of dissentangling knotty Tuesday morning
than usual and a number of vessels are perience, it is doubtful whether the Con In the harbour there was more activity problems, and the benefit of his wide ex preparing to leave either to day, or to ference would have ended in so happy a morrow. Among the vessels which loft
port yesterday were the Koetic and solution. the Pyrrha for Singapore and the Alrator for Shanghai. Twelve vessels are down for "clearance to-day.
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As will be seen from an announcement elsewhere, the duties of special constables
THE GARRISON AND ABSENTEE
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.
At the meeting which was held in the Kwangai Club when the seamen's dale gates returned from Hongkong, Governor Cher expressed his satisfaction and relief that the strike was ended. He urged the seamen to return to work and said that ho would take upon himself the amicable settlement of the Shatin incident which itself. must be kept separate from the strike
BRITISH CONSUL AT CANTON THREATENED.
gas u drvct or tqdirect rcault of an because some irresponsible persons have
with one principal staple and they had ganged the extent of the public demand the problem of daily bread
The following notien appears in yester was removed from the bousewives lis, of trials. Mes.rs. Lane, Crawford. Ltd. at your outspoken lender this morning. It wages, etc., of civilian employees of the $12.-Al'ow me to congratulate you on day's Command Orders with reference to their grocery store coped with a phero is refreshing to find one person who will War Department whose employment is menal rush of shoppers day after day say publicly what we are all feeling and affected by an industrial dispute or and kept ships ja harbour supplied as, well. Scones at the stares where the nooit until it has been made impossible for
is to be hoped that you will keep at similar occurrence:—
Army Coureți Instruction No. 203 of Chinese population lined up in queues re-uch it disgraceful business to happen April, is21, is published for information:
The Canton Times says the British. minded one of what happened at home next time when such a crisis arises. Will
Consul-General at Canton has received a 1-In view of possible misunderstand threatening letter from a secret society. during food control in the war period.
the Constitutional Reform Association not ing as to the interpretation of existing It.
• ਸ਼ : European staff has been working
A most unfortunate incident has arisen. 14 hours a day or more for days, past that when the next crisis dues arise as industrial dispute or similar occurrence, pre umed to threaten the British, Consul-
representation on the Council again. so who, a number of customers supplied daily of course it wit-the public will at least are not at work for their normal working General. Dr. Jamieson was personally averaged over 3.000.
At hospitals and have the satisfaction of superceding their hours, the fellowing explanations are pro- present in Hongkong and it is other public institutions were supplied representatives should such another dis mulgated for the information of all con-recognized that he waisted," in daily and the Dairy Farm was prepared, graceful surrender to the mob be made. it the launchinen's strike had developed it will take a lot more than a bole and
ment of tho strike. His Excellency goriously, to serve all the ships in
2.-Employees in War Departments who Goy
Governor Chen Chiung-ming congratu by special means of transport Thru corner explanation made to a select few-
are unable to reach their place of work lated Dr. Jamieson on the success of his out the strike the responsibility of main prevailing impression that this business or for whom work is not available, will freza, Great Britain. He is a guest hero
at the Hongkong Club, to efface the
or double to arrive at the regulated hour mediation at Hongkong. Dr. Jamieson is taining the Colony's milk, supply fell la one of the most scandalous abrogations not receive pay for the periods during in Canton under the protection of the the Consul General necredited to China principally on the Dairy Farm and never of duty on the part of a British Govern- which they are not at work, whether they Canton Government Governor Chea was there anything approaching a short-ment in any part of the Empire since there or are not parties to the dispute that Chiung-ming is a man who knows how age although, as all the delivery coolles days of Gladstone.-I am sir, and Chinese staff joined the strikere, distribution could
only be mado
The
lead dept in Lower Aiberate from the
cerned,
•Boo settle..
to
A DISGUSTED BRITON."
has brought about the situation. Hongkong, March 8th, 1022,
3-Accordingly, where time is lost, that most misguided persons should
protect foreigners within his
jurisdiction. At a time when Chinese compradores
wholly or partly in the circumstances attempt to intimidate Dr. Jamieson, and left their customers without essential sup just been watching the Victory March" tions from wages should be made in the Canton is
Bin-Front, ho tice verendah I have flat ways in the Challenge the authority of the Governor of plies, the Dairy Farm's efforte deserve to of the Chinese of this Colony. As the manner laid down in pars. 3, of the methods will receive little support from
audacity. be ho'd in remembrance by the European in criptions on many of the bannera were Begulations for Civilian Subordinates, the Chinese public. community. It is announced that normal. verbally translated for my benefit, it No exceptions will be made to this rule, working conditions will obtain at the struck mo that surely it would be impos and para 22 (as amended by Army Order the British Consulate during the period It may be added that the behaviour of Dairy farm as from to-day.
The
pliment in honour of British prestige in for Civilian Subordinates will not be ap- massacre of service
Hongkong and the Penin- the Far East!!!
at Shatin was admir- aula and the loyalty of the Chinese staff I cannot understand how it was that
plied.
able. Though the Consul-General was 'in also deserves comment. The cessation of the Governor, surrounded by his counsel all employees working under industrial Bly, remained calm
4-This Instruction relates not only to Hongkong, his able resistant, Mr. E. 5. all steamboat services for nearly two fors, did not take part in the procession conditions of servico but also to all stampeded by the panic-stricken astringe refused to bo months, has sent a great deal of trade by and thus put the finishing touch to what employee whose contract of servido is of Shame ho the ferries, but the services have never must be the greatest barisqueous nous underpin or taken any other action which
lauded marine... boan more than a minute or two out, and Colonial administration which has ever pad upon regulations for regulated have aroused the anger of the excited might then only at times of pressure. Bupple bean, perpetrated. mentary ferries have been available when In conclusion, please allow me to com-
leave and public holidays where allowed) populace, there is no telling what may guste. Regular users are ang piment you on your splendid leader of for periods when to work is performed, have happened. As it was, Shameen re-, gesting that some kind of acknowledg. this morning-Youre, etc...
It therefore, applies to clorical staffs of ions whatsoever, the servants remaland at
maina perfectly free from any demonstre ment to the forry staff would be appro- priate
"LOYALIST.” War Department oflicon as well sa manual their work, and nobody suffered the least Hongkong, March 8th, 1922.
and semi-manual workers.
inconvenien.DE.
1 of the Star Fetry boat to conceive a more flattering com- 531 of 1920) or para. 41 of the Regulations of suspching the report of the
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