SWATOW SHIPPING. AUTHORITIES FORBID PARADE OF STUDENTS.
The anti-Reds in occupation of Swatow do not mean to countenance anything n the nature of student demonstrations. Aparade which these young hot-beads; had organised to take place yesterday was peremptorily forbidden.
HAINING."
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30s, 1925
CANTON NOTES.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT-]
The leading Guilds in Canton are arranging a lantern party for Friday next in celebration of the mid-sutumn or "full moon" festival.
INTERVIEW WITH THE STRIKE
LEADERS.
HONGKONG CHINESE DELEGATION
IN CANTON.
ALLEGED COAL STEALING.
FIVE CHINESE CHARGED
The case before Mr. E. W Hamilton at the Kowloon Magistracy in which fire Chinese are charged with the fraudulent Upon their arrival, at: Canton the
conversion of five tons of coal, with an in 하지 *inter- Hongkong Chinese dolegates, view with the strike leaders, explained alternative charge of common larceny wris continued. yesterday afternoon.. that although thres months had elapsed |
Three of the men belonged to the Blue- since the atrike begao, no one in Hong. kong had yet been able to fathom the Funnel, launch Posidon, and the other aim of the strikers. They said that theo to the Tu43-4 Fong launch (Messra Mr. Bennett prosecuted on behalf of strike was originally started in Shanghai but trade there, according to a declarah Ocean Steamship Company. Mr. D.. tion made by the Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Commerce, had resumed
The Hongkong! its normal conditions. strike, they pointed out, was declared in sympathy with the Shanghai movement and they failed, therefore, to see why `a settlement was not possible.
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Watson & Co.).
men and the other two were represented McCallum appeared for the first three
by Mr. Lao
Mr. Hamilton said that he would hear the arguments, on the two charges, to which Mr. McCallum objected previous ly. Mr. McCan again repented that; the prisoners should be charged on one
AN INQUISITIVE CIRCULAR. The General Chamber of Commerce of Canton, has issued circulare asking in- formation
as to the amount each merchant As far as trade and shipping are con has on deposit în the banks of Shameen. Meerned there is no great change to re-
+STRIKE COMMITTEES DEMANDS. port." The Haining has returned to
The South Chias Baptist Publication Hongkong and is discharging at her
Society in Tangshan, Canton, has not yet wharf on the Prays She called at been able to resume printing work or Swatos for passengers but did not bring account of the strike comunttee holding any cargo from that Port. Her passen out for a 10 per cent increase in the gers comprised ten saloon passengers and wages of the printers. Many of the
With regard to negotiations concera. 7 deck passengers. She wails again printers themselves are willing to return to-morrow (Thursday), for Swatow, Amoy to work, without any increase. The boying national affairs, reference, was made
cott against Americans and other for to the speech delivered by Mr. Austentant only, a quoted Stone 1927, bear- ing out his arguments. The charges against prisoners were
two distinct charges-one being conversion and the other larceny. He also quoted Halsbury and submitted hers antitled to have
Mr. Hamilton pointed out that Stone. only one charge against the inen.
was not very clear on the point, but falary made it clearer and gave him more scope. Mr. Bennett said that what was meant by Stone and Halsbury con- cerned separate charges which were in connection with a caso altogether dif ferent from the present The "present charges as they stood, he submitted,, were quite in order.
and Foochow but is taking passengers cigners, with the exception of the British, Chamberlain and the opinion was em
and mail only for Swatow and Amoy. Cargo will be taken for Foechow. Upon her return journey she will, of course, -collect-cargo at Swatow if there is any to coliret.
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HYDRANGEA.”
was raised some time ago, but the strike phasised that good feeling between Chian committee has been imposing conditions and Great Britain should be maintained. It is stated that the Chinese delegates for the return of Chinese to foreign service, which are unacceptable. The will call upon the British Consul-General Baptist Publication Society handles prac. at Canton if it is thought that any good tically all Christian literature published purpose would be served by their so doing, but the recent absurd demands in this part of China.
made by "the strikers and students have introduced a pessimistic note into the proceedings and it is now considered doubtful whether any satisfactory pro- grew will be made as a result of the con- ference.
FOREIGN SCHOOLS.
"BLACK ALARIC
PATTERN
CHINAWARE.
(Black Grecian Key Border with Gold Lines on Bdges and Gold Handles)
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF THIS LATEST DESIGN WHICH IS ALWAYS IN STOCK, THE PRICES OF EACH ARE AS FOL LOWS AND ANY ODD PIECES CAN BE SUPPLIED – PLATES, SOUP
$10.50 das. BREAKFAST CUPS & SAUCERS #13.00 doz. PLATES, FLAT
TEA CUPS & SAUCES -COFFEE CUPS & SAUCERS
SUGAR BOWLS
(5-Sizes) from $5.00 to 9.50 du. DISHES, OVAL
(5 Sizes) from $1 to 3.50 each VEGETABLE DISHES: $8:00 2 $8.00 sach $2.00 each SADICE TUREKES
$2.25 each SAUCE BOATS FRUIT COMPORTS. $4.50 & 35.00 each ...$4.20 deg. FRUIT PLATES TEA PUTS
$2.50 to 34.00 each.
JA HIINA &
The Hydrangea left for Swatow" yes- terday afternoon with 400 tons of general
The strike committee's policy regarding cargo and 150 Chinese passengers. This
the return of Chinese employés to foreign is.her first trip since she has been laid employers has been most inconsistent, it during which time she has been over-is said. In some cases the workers have hauled and generally reconditioned. been allowed to return to their old jobs The Vulcanna which left Swatow dur- without any conditions whatever. For
His Worship said that if there were ing the week-end is discharging oil there. eign households in Futi have had their The O.S.K. Teikwa Maru arrived from servants back for some time, while those REPARATION OF FILMS FOR THE any conceivable point by which the de Bralow
on Monday afternoon but Brought' no cargo.
A number of, letters from Chinese mer-
in Fougtsuen are being asked by thờ¦ committee to increase wages by 30 to 40 per cent.
RETURNING STRIKERS.
OUTLETS
CANTON ON THE SCREEN.
"
**MOVIES."
fence might be embarrassed by the indict Canton being the base of the Nationalment of two charms, then, of course, Mt. of McCallum's arguments would be good, Movement attracts the attention
the world." says the Cautan Gazette, but he could not conceive any point which "Therefore there is no wonder that we might embarrass the defence, and be now have as guests the representatives of must rule against Mr. McCallum.
Mr. d'Almada said his clients, the two Cinema firms, one from Soviet Russia
Holy Trinity College, St Hildas School, hants have been received in the Colony and other British managed schools in nd all express sympathy with the anti-Canton will r-open about the middle of Ked movement. There is no doubt that October, but they will be in charge of
and the other from America. These fourth and fifth defendants, were charged: the Chinese truders are extremely tied Chinese staffs for the time being.
representatives have taken pictures of with receiving goods, knowing them to of the "Red" régime. They are willing
every side of Canton's life, political,have been stolen. Unless the prosecution. and anxious to take British goods but
social and economic
could prove largeny against the first Special attention bax heen directed three defendats there was no charge fear to do so until things are more settled.
to the strikers, their organisation, way If they stocked their shops with British
CANTON AND
of living, the struggle led by them againat against his clients. Up to the present KONGMOON.
Imperialism, pickets, militia, etc, all there had been no evidence to show that merchandise to any extent and the Reds
have been seen by the camera's eye. All his clients had dishonestly obtained coal. abould happen to regain control they
that at "läst strikers the countries of the world soon will be know perfectly well that the goods would desirous of returning to Hongkong from enabled to see Canton of to-day. The Mr. Bennett had not even proved that influence of the cinema is tremendous the men in question were on the launch be seized and that they would suffer. Canton havis now an outlet rid Kwong Through the doors of Cinema theatres when, it was alleged, the coal was trans- It is, therefore, now simply a question Hoi City. Sze Yap district. A regular pass daily millions of men, women and ferred. The onus of proof was on the
confidence in the permanency of steamship service is being run between children. Pictures of the real life of Chan Kwing Ming's occupation: As this place and Macao. The ss. Fui revolutionary Canton spread throughout predecution..
all the world cannot but serve an effective Mr. Hamilton said it seemed to him Boon as the merchants are satisfied that Beau brought 500 passengers yesterday purpose in broadcasting the truth and that all along the solicitors were addres- General Chan can retain his position from Macao, the majority. heing returning counter-acting the lies fabricated by thing as though he were a judge and not
British Imperialists We welcome our guests."
a magistrate. He was merely sitting there to see whether there was a prima facie cas, and, in his opinion, there was
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trade will start again.
"[FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
STRIKERS RENEW EFFORTS..
SWATOW, September 28th. The Chinese authorities bere have spared no efforts in making arrange- ments for a general resumption of traffic, particularly in regard to shipping · be- tween Hongkong and this port. In the absence of strike pickets passengers are daily wriving and departing unmolested
The large sums of money made by the strike leaders when this port was under
It appears
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strikers.
Strikers are also enabled to get away
It is to be hoped that these films, if from Kongmoon, since two small boats and when they are prepared, will be have arrived in Macao during, the last show in Hongkong. few days
:
THE S.S. "HONAM."
YESTERDAY'S RETURN TO
HONGKONG.
The 1.1. Honam, which left for Canton
Monday, returned to
Hongkong yesterday afternoon.
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The voyage was without incident. "On
THE "SUI YICK." SOLDIERS TO BE SENT ACROSS
BORDER.
Mr. McCallum said that if he had to answer two charges all he could do was to reserve his defence. Mr. Hamilton gave him permission to reserve bis de fence, but on consulting with his clients, he decided to go on with the case. As stated in yesterday's Daily Press,
The first defendant, the coxswain of further arms were discovered during the search carried out on Monday on the the launch Poseidon, then gave evidence, Sri Fick, the Chinese boat captured off and said he had been in employment on Cheung Chau, on Baturday evening with the launch for about a year. On the morn Cantonese Red " troops on board.
Yesterday our representative was ing in question, he went to Messrs.. their influence, has however, prompted the upward trip, the Huam carried formed that the number found, in Bailey's Yard, with a lighter, and while others to imitate their activities Yes European passengers, among whom were addition to those previously discover. he was there Mears Watson's launch ed on Baturday, was 29 rifles and came alongside. He was on the bridge terday, at the instance of the Students' missionaries, Japanese, Americans, and the rovers The arms so far total at the time. The crew of the Tai Yuk Union a joint meeting of all the labour Indians All there were able to land at 100 rifles and three revolvers, together Fany launch asked them if they could guild was called. It was proposed to Shameen by means of motor-beata and with: 75 bardoliers and about $200,000 berzow some water, and about ten ting" declare another strike and organize an-launches Of the 24 Chinese passengers rounds of ammunition. These will all be full of water wers passed between the confiscated. All the weapons were of a launches. During the whole time Mesara. other turps of strike pickets to stop taken up, all but a few of the pourer very old pattern and considered to be Watson's launch was alongside he did not leave the bridge. The launch was unserviceable, sampans from loading and discharging class were able to land.
The search of the soldiers kit on the alongside for a short while only, and margoes for steamers. It was also pro
The same conditions prevail as fieret Kowloon Police Pier was carried out by The never authorised anyone on board to posed to hold a monster demonstration fore, namely the strike pickets continue police, and detectives under Mr. P. P. 3. transfer cos! During the whole time he to-day, in which merchants, workmen and to patrol with redoubled vigilance in the Wodehouse, C.I. (Captain-Superinten never saw any coal pass between the students would be invitel to participate. vicinity of the steamer and prevent dent of Police), Mr. H. Y. Booth launches
His Worship again adjourned the It was due to the good efforte of Mr. sampaas taking any passengers off (Assistant Director of Criminal Intelli
gence) and the Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman case. Ng Mow Ching, the Head of the Muni Therefore those of the Chinese passengers (Secretary for Chinese Affairs).
ipality, that the proposed demonstration unable to effect landing were forced to was stopped.
setura by the Hanam yesterday. Despite the threat to fire at and detain passengers attempting to land at Canton, this does not appear to have been done.
Proclamations have now been issued that demonstrations and parades are strictly prohibited onless permission" be first obtained from the Government,
NAVY CHIEF ARNIVES. Mr. Tang King Ksing. Chief of Staff of the Fukien Navy, has arrived here and Bas been entertained to dinner by Gen. Lan Chi Luk. It is said that-bis mission
Il arrangements made are carried out, the Cantonese troops, who still remain on the Sui Fick at No. & buoy in the Naval anchorage, will be transported as far as Shum Chun, the horder station, en route Jor Canton fo-morrow.
EUROPEAN DROWNED. THIRD ENGINEER OF THE *** ́HONAM.”:
. About a dozen of the principal A distressing mishap occurred on the The Honam hrought back to Hongkong passengers on the Su Tick, who were Ilonam during the early hours of yester a total of 83 passengers, Europeans taken to the Central Police Station on day morning while she was at her buoy and 61 Chineses. No cargo was either Monday for further interrogation, are still off Shameen.
detained there. It will depend entirely Mr. D. Mason, the third.engineer of taken up or brought, but mails were the result of the investigations the ship, when walking along the deck, carried both ways.
whether they are sent back to Canton stumbled, and fell overboard No cas saw exactly what happened but it is with the remainder of the troops.
The Sue Tick, which was not one time presumed the unfortunate man must employed in the run between Hongkong have kicked against some unseen obstacle and Shammer bringing in poultry and pro- in his way and lost his balance. duce and was reported sometime ago to
marred The trip was by a sad crent that of the apparent drowning of the
is to establish an office to direct naval third engineer of the steamer, Mr. D. alfairs The cruisere Hos Chau, King Mason, which is referred to in another Chek, Chor Tung and Chor Kun of the report. Northern Squadron are due to arrive in. port on Friday, October 2nd.
Although a search was made the body
have been commandeered by the trikers was not seen again. Mr. Mason had not for carrying foodstuffs, will be restored been in the employment of the Hongkong, The Honani leaves for Canton again to her owners, the Tuk Hoi Company, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company this morning at eight o'clock.
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