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SHTE YARDS
CONDITIONS,
The views of an eminent: cotamercia
uned to author
Great Brital dence in China, into close contact
"and ather
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·ENTERN
ANTI-OFFUM ASSOCIATION) Owners
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sentative at
conditions generally
CANTON NE
FOR CHE
DIPLOMATS GAME IN CHINAL
JAPANESE PRESS CREATING
PUBLIC OPINION."
ACTUSATIONS AGAINST BRITAIN
AMERICA AND FRAN
MING'S RETURN General Chen Ching-ming of the Cur-
With wonderful unanimity, says that tonesa troops in Eastern Kwangtung bas
Japan Aronicle, the Japanese recently left Swatow far Hingning, to be
closer touch with General List, one have takes up the subject of of bin compa commanders, who is to direct attitude towards China the main attack on Canton when the time
moreover, have a common trend. Thes One of the six articles proposed by the
is ripe to oust the Chinese Bolshevis Western Powers, particularly Bri British Delegate as the basis of the
* and other Kuomintang terrorists Can and America, are accused in a vagSLO. Yay recent opium monopoly confereuco at Geneva shich ended in such a lamentable favourable to the execution of contracts enese commercial and other organiza of plotting some sort of intervention deadlock, was that all monopolies in the at comparatively low prices, with the retions are conferring with General Chen's support of this theory, two papers man- East should become government monosult that a good desk of building and ro- Korces in order to assist in the matter of tion the Japanese report of a propoasch polies and that all opium sales should he pairing, work is now being done in the finance. Reports from these channels American loan of $200,000,000. (otherwiser conducted by government paid servante
indicate that much activity is in progress so an to eliminate the evils of forced sales
on the Eastern Front for individual gaio. The only monopoly this could hav affected bad it been ac cepted, would have been the Portuguese Colony of Macro All other Eaters monopolies belong to the different. Gov
ernmenta,
BASE COIN
| repatation": in relaiba to opium Other An impetus war given to shipbuilding Kuomintang régime. In addition to bad tire, sug.AN
Macão has long possessed an enviable monopolice colonies have some degree of worthiness in spite of their, varying high per centages of revenue derived from opfum, for they do engage in other in- dustries and have other sources of income bur with Mscia, it is not so; practically all her revenue comes from opium and
ton:
Chinese yards He pointed out that
stated at ball that amount) to China Both agree that the report is incr wages were much lower than in the
and yet claim that the more circul United Kingdom, and there were at pra
of such a report shows which way the The Reds in Canton are embarrassin sent practically to trade union restric
the public by uning low-grade com
wind blow. It is rather naive way of trons to control the amount of ontpuk
China is now in a position, he said to which appear to be worse than those manufacturing a case The build her own ships up to a certain size, minted early 1994 by a syndiente directed scheme is also mentioned, of course, and
been taken up quite widely, although alk if not entirely, more especially those re by Tom Lai Ting, Kong Hung Yan, and it is made to appear that this idea ha quired for the coasting and river trade other local merchants on behalf of the that has been recorded is a more tentar
put Forward in during the war through the number of cons, the several military commanders. Some of the Japanese papers make in shipbuilding order which arrived from the around Canton and other large cities are clear that their purpose is to stir up American and British Governments. It issuing their own revenue stamps, arrest something that can be quoted as “ publica
ture, when
pro-Japanese provisional would not be correct to say that China is ing persons for using stamps issued by opinion at this very important fune yet able to compete for orders from their rivals, and penalizing those not Government, under Goop obligations to
holds the reins at Peking The great- hope of course is ta
the matter of the are sado in got China to come. Nishihara Joans lent to Tann Chi-jui party when it was in power, before and used to forward his political interests. In the talk about the Dawes plan" for China it was hinted that Japan should be induced to reduce her claims under thes Nishihara agreements Perhaps this hint is one of the stimuli that have pro.. duced the sadden outburst in the Press
JOHN BEGG from agricultural, or mineral prodacts, abroad, but what is happening now to an using any at all According to the Japanese semi-offeral money jender
BLUE CAP
AND
GOLD CAP
DONNELLY
WHYTE,
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the low-
increasing extent is that she is meeting Chung Sheung Wui Lo News, in her own yards her own requirements, grade coins which the Red authorities To that extent, therefore, Chinese come are now issuing are less than 58 per cent petition is a factor in the shipbuilding fine, though it is said the minimam
standard should be at least. 72, 20 world.
COMMAND OF THE KWANGTUNG
-SCALE- OF WAOK
The work in the Chinese yards is dans almost entirely under British supervision, and under these conditions the work is well done. The Chinese are excellent workers. There have always been the Guilds in Chins, but so far trade union regulations have been introduced only to a very small extent. The wages paid are much lower than in most countries, and the hours are longer. Thus, in Shanghai, the average daily wage of a boilermater
ARSENAL
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QUEEN'E THEATRE.
her twin sister gambling.
Macho is an island situated on the Canton river about forty miles from Hongkong, and its population of 75,000 is made up mainly of 2,000 Portugueso and 71,000 Chinese. By an agreement be
The command of the district of the tween Great Britain and Portugalin 1913, Macao is permitted to import not
Awangtung Arsenal in Shekchong, near more than 200 chests (36,400 lbs.) yearly
Canton a bone of contention among the of Indian opium for local consumption
nominally under Dr. Sun Yat-e-has!% and 240 chests (3,600 lbs) for re export
several mercenary units in the Red Army
to countries permitting import. The
Anally been won by the Eunanese troops. amount for home consumption is appare
ammunition in case of an exchange of ectly analterable, but that for re-exports
In addition to the seizure of arms and control upon the coming change of mil is not so, provided proof is given that the transaction is in lawful pursuance of
tary administration in Canton, the com the decisions of the Hague Convention
mander in charge of the Arsenal area is able to collect about 8300 in-gambling These decisions declare that no sign
fees daily. The Arsenal has been tary power shall export opium to any SOLE AGENTS country whose laws prohibit its use. The, is $0.85 for 10 hours electricians, who strengthened recently by an additional 940 chests re-exported annually are pre- also work 10 hours a day, receive $29 per installation of now machinery worth more sumably for the beacht of the Chinese or month, foremen (9 hours a day) 838 per than $1,000,000 sum which the Davis others in the South American Republics month; fitters (9 hours) L10 per day, and Co. and its agent in Canton, Rabbit & but one or two glaring instances of Cus-sheet-metal workers (8 hours) $0.70 Co., engineers, are finding it difficult to toms seizures give a very strong impres sion that Macao is cot over meticulous shout a port of destination. On one oce sion certain cheats of opium re-exported by the Macao fazmer from Macao for Mexico fell into the hands of the Chinese Customs and were found to contain molasses instead of opiums which no doubt
yond Namyung, Kwangtung-Hunan boran provides something novel in the
of England dude exaggerations The had been smuggled by the farmer Inta Chita. This is part of abundant proof rate: fuctuates from $5 to $10 to the der by Kiangai troops a fortnight ago whole troupe, however, is said to be, as and it is particularly when the exchange is leaving Canton for Shanghai shortly, that the mexport of opium from Macao is favourable that Chins can build very expects to recruit some of the its best on the horizontal bar. Here they is hewfal only in the sense that there is cheaply, inasmuch as the purchases from no international law to probibit it. abroad can be obtained for so much less recently defeated men of the Chekiang By in the air, turn round at great speed leaving the audience spellbound. The Again, ou May 17th, 1910, the steamship There are steel works in Manchuria and Army who are now idle near that port and perform many hair-raising feate Amherst cleared from Hongkong for
Cheklang War Java On June 4th, the Macso Govern quantity of steel rails are produced in owing to the termination of the Kiangsu performance should proves cone, of the
the country, but, speaking generally, ment supplied the customary export re China has to rely on other countries for turn showing that 183,800 taels of pre- pared opium had been shipped in the the steel required for shipbuilding pur- vessel for Chile on the 17th of May poses the damage done to the city of Wuchow, THE WORLD THEATRE Three days later the Amherst was com- I recall that on one occasion the ex- pelled to put back to Hongkong for reperiment of building a concreto ship was pairs to the engine, and a careful exami- tried, but I have not heard that it was gation showed that there was no opium
Hongkong theatregoers are sure to ex tend a good reception to Long Tack Sam the world renowned magician, and his troupe of acrobats, when they make their initial appearance at the Queen's Theatre this evening at 9.15. p.m. Long Tack and and his troupe of Oriental wonder work- ers are said to be the most expensive, an gagement ever made by Mr H. G. Mus grove of the Tivoli Theatres, Sydney and elbourne. All the Australian papers write in glowing terms of this wonderful. The fact that practically everything in
act, and at the farewell performance in A RECRUITING TRIP Sydney recently the audience stood, and the shape of material required in the con struction of ships, from steel plates to
General Fan Chung-hsiao, who com cheered these remarkable performers. copper wire, rope and contige, has to be imported, has, of course, to be taken into mands a mixed brigade of Shan-Shen Long Tack Sam is a magician of the troops in the make-believe Northern highest order; he mystifies his radiems consideration when comparing prices with Expeditionary Army of Dr. Sun Yat-sen with most baffing "delfino concedie those ruling it other countries much force that was badly routed just be dance, delightfully, and a Chinese comedi depends on the rate of exchange.
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THE WUCHOW FIRE: Canton vernacular Press reports give Kwangsi, by the great fire of November 30th December 1st as 1.703 houses de: stroyed, and 3.416 adults and 1:760 child loss has been estimated at nearly $30,000,000
most exhilarating aleville acts ever Been drin Hongkong Backing Moutries
Another Warner Brothers classic of the screen is scheduled to appear at the World Theatro, for four days run come Hope Hampton, an pencing today. This is the Gold adaptation of the David Belascostage play of the same name Contrary to us literal meaning, gold-diggers are not
WOLFJ
on board. The amount equal to 19,800 regard to materials, Chies starts of with pounds that should have been sent to the advantage of cheap labour, and as the Javn, had fourd some other destination, cost under, this head enters so largely FIRE PROTECTION most certainly the nearest port in China into the sum expended in the building of into which attendant junks could enter a ship, she is in a favourable position to To improve the Canton fire-fighting people engaged in searching the depths build her own ships, especially when, as service, the Canton Municipality is con- of the earth far the precious metal, but THE FARMING SYSTEM hays said, the exchange is in her favour.sidering the erection of eight fire-stations, as shown in this picture, they are beaut
but who spend their As already stated Macao is the only: A number of Chinese yards are also mader in addition to the three already in exist ful young women, whose profesionis
for non-government opium monopoly in the British management, while two large ence The Municipality is levying a dol dancing and serin old in the form of East (if we exclude the numerous local yards at Shanghai and two at Hongkong lar on each household for this improve time digging fo
development. In the meantime the Volunteer entertainment jewels, and dothing-, military and civil monopolies in China), are entirely British-owned. The Macao monopoly is farmed out, that is ment of costing and river shipping in Fire Brigade, an independent organiza- These incidentals they get from business pub up to auction and sold to the highest China by Chinese companies bas Bention spported by voluntary contributions, men who seek diversion from the
gold-diggers, led by one lorry laner. bidder, who turns over a fixed sam yearly quite remarkable, and practically all the is also enlarging its service and equip and stress of business. Thus a troupe of built ment
the wildest and gayest of the party, live for three years to the Macao Government ressols used in these trades are
# and is then free to do his" damndest locally.
merrily in a large apartment while thee expenses are being paid for by a jwaber of wealthy men True love entering into ding was very keen to-day for the Opium The British Government will do a The land wire connecting Canton and their lives brings complications and ho Monopoly for the three years commenc invaluable service to the reputation and Hongkong by way of Sheklung along the Jerry plots and plans to bring things to ing August 1st, the first offer being honour of Portugal in the East, if she Canton-Kowloon Railroad will soon be a successful termination is brong our 82.300,000 annually Spirited compet-will insist on Government control in repaired, according to the Superinten in this im in a highly interesting and tion brought the price up to 13,900,000, Macao and end this degrading farming dent of the Canton Telegraph Admini amusing way. and the farm was adjudicated to the Lee out system, and at the same time retration. This line has beco frequently Sing Co., Hongkong
At the last recorded sale in May 1920,
a Shanghai paper thus describes the auc
tion: Macao, May 21st, 1920;The bid-
CANTON HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WIRE.
mind Portugal that she is a signatory to interrupted
by troops of rival forces
The farmer controls apparently all the Hague Convention, which emphati, occupying Sheklang and interfering with der somewhere near Whampoa Others
ion of "pro the wires Now an arrangement has been are as follow dealings in opium in the Colony, and in cally states that the exporta
exempt the line from further interrup Eastern Bank, crder to reimburse himself it is evident Pared opiumtimit is opinar prepared made between the rival commanders tosip In that ha stops at nothing, even to export for noking as contrasted ing to erroneous destinations under Gör opium shall under no circums
allowed to any country. ernment bills of lading. We have no par vaing opium for smoking pur ticulars concerning his selling price, but prepare it themselves, yathaccording presumably there are enormous profits the Minutes of the Filth Session of the hence the keen bidding at the aucti
Geneva Opiuto Committee, Macao erport Moctors
A reasonable question which suggests.
INSTRUCTION FOR WOMEN IN CHINESE MEDICAL SCIENCE For the first time in Cən
Do the 1000 Chines in Macao od 22,000 be of prepared opfum to Chile instruction consume this 36,400 lbs of opium. It is contrary to the most clearly defined science
article of the an enormous, per
pizacors
Hongkong consumea, a simila
amongst over 200,000 Chine
probable that some
*Indian opinn = 10131
Coast are
R
What is to pre
in return for a mas
mount As I have
am- reiteration lata
of tis ed law, tres Chinaalmoet obsole
warnment
sideration nilow a local Chinese firzu
juggle with 70,000 lbs of
can a lirait be set to the call attendant on such & trafast,
Bgambling:
facão balances her badge Bir John Jordan at the of the Geneva Opium Com naked for information regai agreement between the Br ment and Portugal regard:
for the agreem
the effect that the two now considering the
ported from Ind A Continued 90
Columin
from the maz
most to
ryewi
hose wholly
fortunate THE
Chinesa
ISTIAN
formerly with the kong a resident of Hongkong, an boy of the College He spent the week-end with his brother also student of the College, and was taken with his brother on the lurch
Chiang Hek Bun, now a student of the College, belongs to the family controlling The Wing Chong Foreign Goods Store Hon
dent a son vi the ing Sun Glass Works,
Aceo parents died. Hongkong resideo ather living in Nam,
residents laken cap Bang and Coo Chuen
achers
officers among Mr Pr8 Chung, naist
President Chung Wing College chwoman
ecretary ce) Mr. nese history uptive.". Tong Fook
of the Collega