STRIKE NEGOTIATIONS.
DIVIDED COUNSELS IN CANTON,
[FROM OUR CHINLAS CORBISÇANDENT. ]
"A certain section of the strikers in „Canton 'are' strongly opposing the degotia, Lions between the Hongkong Chinese delegates and the Strike Committee in Canton
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
CHINESE CHAMBER ~ OF
COMMERCE.
YESTERDAY'S MEETING OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE.
CLAIM AGAINST SOVIET GOVERNMENT.
A DIVER'S DEATH.
NORTH POINT FATALITY RECALLED.
CORONER'S ENQUIRY OPENED YESTERDAY.
The tragic death of a Chinese diver, A meeting of the General Committee of named Lam Lin, who was at work behind the Chinese General Chamber of Com the Hongkong Electric Company's in There is, however, the question of funds mereo was held at the Chamber's Rocrosstallation at North Point on September to be considered and the capital tax has yesterday afternoon to receive the report th, was recalled at the enquiry opened consequently been brought once again of the work done by the Chamber for by Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, sitting as a into prominence. Those who are opposed the last month. There were 91 items on Coruoer, at the Central Magistracy yes- to the resumption of train, and traffic the agenda soine of which were of much terday afternoon, with Hongkong · have. persuaded Li interest to the public. The Chairman, Pao Cheng, Magistrate of Namboi, to Mr. Li Yau Tsun, presided, and was meninate three members in addition to supported by the Vice-Chairman, the four nominated by the Strike Com J. M. Wong. amittee, in order to form the commission to enforce the une per cent, capital tax
on all persons owning property worth $300 or more se as to raise money for
the strikers.
'The Strike Committee have also renew- ed picketing in many places where picketing had been relaxed at the con- mencement of the negotiations.
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ROUBLES IN HUNGKÒNG.
The Chairman said they had been asked by the Finance Commissioner of the Catral Government at Poking, through the Chinese Bankers' Association, to furnish an account of Roubles (in notes)
at
It appears that the water for cooling the condensers, at the installation is auction pumps, and two of the pumps drawn from the sen by four circulating
having been put out of action for the purpose of clearing the grating, the diver descended to carry out the work at depth of 12 feet. Something went wrong and he was drawn into the grating by the suction of one of the two remaining pumps that were working. The mat hold ing the life-line felt a pull on it and several feet of the lue were wrenchea away from his hands. He attempted to pull up the line but could not do so. The
present in the possession of the Chincso in Hongkong. The information was needed for the purpose of presenting Replying to a request of the General
a claim to the Soviet Government at the Chamber of Commerce of Canton, on
forthcoming Russo-Chinese Conference. | alarm was given, and-Mr. W. R. Smith, behalf of Chinese steamship companies, In accordance with this request a notice of the generating station staff, dived in that the boats of these companies might be again operated on their usual ria be-was being published in the Chinese news with a rope which he fattened to, the tween Canton and Hongkong, the Strike Papers inviting the Chinese residents of valortunate man who was then brought Committee is reported to have advised
the Colony to send in their claims. Up to the surface. The man's rubber suit
against the 'resumption of such traffic, yesterday, according to the register, the total amount of roubles reported ex-
just now.
- Certain sections of the Hongkong, vet: nacular Press doubt the sincerity of the Canton Government's expressed desire to bring about an early ending of the strike ad boycott. They point out that the Baltheviks in Canton are afraid that the Hongkong Chinese will support General
Chan Kwing Ming and they regard the recent slackening of the boycott solely a ruse designed to lessen possible financial contributions to the anti-Red campaign.
Practically all the 1946 taxes were collected by the Kaamintang in. Canton. a year ago. Now the Bolsheviks have decided to levy the 1977, 1998 and 1920- taxes in advance in order to raise the funds needed to resist the anti-Red attack. An attempt has also been made to raise money by granting gambling and opium monopolies, but no one would Lender for the monopolies on a long term contract. The monopolists prefer to pay on a daily basis as they have" no assur- ance that the Bolshevik régime will be ably to hold its present position..
TRADE WITH HONGKONG.
The movement of troops around Wai- <bow is again interfering with trade and traffic. The ferry service between Tang Lun City and Sheklung has been suspend- ed and it is possible that the kerosene wil shipments from Hongkong may have to be stopped for the time being. During the last few days also it has been im- possible to "ship from the castern dis trigts of Kwangtang all the fruit destined for the Hongkong market.
FATSHAN.
from
the
Fatshar, which may be described as one of the principal suburbs of Canton Although 13 miles distant Capital, is shortly to have a Municipal Government of its own Recently the Canton-Fatshan telephone service was put inte operation and trains run every hour between the two places.
coded six millious.
TREASURER'S RESIGNATION.
was torn open and headpiece removed, Modical assistance was sent for and arti fcial respiration applied, but the doctors who arrived soon after pronounced life .extinct.
A letter was then read from Mr. Li
The Jury at yesterday's enquiry were Wing Kwong tendering his resignation as Treasurer of the Chamber. The resig-Messrs. B. J. Lacon (foreman), A. H. da
Silva and A. Mackenzie. nation was accepted and all important documents connected with the Treasurer's
Dr. J. Craig (in charge of the public office were handed to Mr. Chau Yusmortuary) said that he conducted a post On the mortem examination on the deceased Teng, the Assistant Treasurer. proposition of Mr. M. E. Lo the question diver, who was forty years of age. Death of appointing someone to take Mr. Lás due to asphyxia." Wing Kwong's place was postponed until the next meeting of the Committer.
THE TARIFF
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CONFERENCE.
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In answer to the Corner as to whether there were any marks on the body, wit ness replied that there was a one-inch cut on the deceased man's forehead. The A letter" addressed to the Chamber by blow which caused this mark might have Hongkong General Chamber of stunned the man, int it would not cause Commerce dealing with the forthcoming a very serious injury. There Tariff Conference at Peking was also superficial injury to the bore. There was read The letter stated that the Shanga congestion of blood around the head
at British Chamber of Commerce, which and neck and a
grazed bruise on each would be represented on the British Dele-shoulder. gation to the Conference had invited the The Coroner: there any evience to Hongkong General Chuaiber of Com-show whether the an died in the water, mere to forward any representations or died after heing taken out of the which it is desired to make on behalf
water? of Hongkong. The Hongkong Chamber in its turn asked the Chinese Chamber if they had any statement of opinion to make which might be incorporated in the views for submission to the British Delegates. The Chinese Chamber replied that they had no views to express in the
In water.
EMBARGO ON RICE EXPORT. The removal of the restriction on the export of rice was the subject next con- sidered. Correspondence relating to this matter was inid upon the table-the letter from the Colonial Secretary con- veying the suggestion from the Hongkrog General Chamber of Commerce that the restrictions might be removed and the letter from the Chinese Chamber agree. ing to the suggestion.
CANTONESE IN YUNNAN Explaining a telegram received from the Civil Governor Tang Chi Yao, of VOLUNTEER CORPS. The Volunteer Defence Corps of Lien. Yunnan, in reply to a cable sent by the wab, near Fatshan, which is always Chamber, the Chairman said that about regarded as one of the best equipped a month ago news reached the Colony furves of merchants volunteers outside of that the Cantonese trading in Yunnan Canton will probably disband shortly, were being cruelly treated by the Yun- unless the Red' officers appointed over nanese. In his telegram the Civil them by Canton will pay more respect Governor sured the Chamber that the 10 local stiment and the purpose for Cantoness in his province were given which the volunteer forces were or full protection and explained that only ganized.
The appointment of officers from Canton 4 few unscrupulous people were respon- with the approval of the volunteers them-sible for the alleged ill treatment. selves, who receive nothing from the Government but are self-armed and locally supported, has given rise to a great deal of discontent. The Canton Govern- ment has a department for supervising
plunteer corps in the province, but the Chamber suggesting certain regulations relationship between the Government for the Trade Loan. After a short dis. and the Corps in the district has never enssion the matter was referred to the been cordial. The Government is all the tune fearing that the people will rise Executive Committee for their conside against them by putting all volunteers ration. anto action..
THE TRADE LOAN. The Hongkong and Kowloon Properties Maintenance Association wrote to the
It was decided that a petition should 8.5. CHARLES HARDOUIN." be sent to the Government that all auc It is reported from Canton that the tions of properties be suspended “until Ganers of the ss. Charles Hardouin and Peal Beau have sent a communication to the Trade Loan ja available.
Witness answered that it was probable the deceased was dead when brought out. In answer to a further question by the Coroner as to whether the dead man had swallowed any sale water, witness, said that there was a little snit water in the stormach and lungs, but not very much, He added that the congestion of blood in
the neck might have been due to:sorie restriction caused by the weight of the diving suit, which he understood was very beavy. The hands of the man would be uncovered.
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TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 6TH, 1925.
HOUSE DISPUTE.
LITIGANTS FROM ABERDEEN..
Before Mr. Justice. Wood in the Sum- mary Court yesterday, a Chinese plain- tiff alleged that the defendant in the case; had forcibly entered No. 5. Main Street. Aberdeen, on August 31st, and had sines held possession of it. The plaintiff, who. was the landlord, claimed possession of the premises.
Mr. E. S. C. Brooks appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. D. MacCallum defended.
It was stated that the Kwong Fat Lang, tenants of the premises, made an agreement with the defendant firm. This had been put in writing and was pro-
Fat Lung ärm $50 bargain money and duced. Defendants paid to the Kwong
were admitted to the premises." Off and cu, since then the firm had a fuki on the premises,
His Lordship sail that be did not think that defendants forcibly entered the premises: because they had been given possession prior to the date stated.
day.
The case was adjourned 'until Wednes-
INDIANS IN TROUBLE. DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN POLICE
STATION.
Four Indians were charged with dis-
orderly conduct, before M. E. W. Hamil ton at the Kowloon Magistracy yester day, there being an additional charge against one of assaulting a Chinese con-
stable.
The coustable alleged that" a small Indian girl dumped some rubbish on his bead from a window in Cook Street. He attempted to arrest the offender, but was attacked by the girl's brother, who thus made it possible for her to escape.
Later, the brother and three other Indians visited the police station, and during the absence of a European officet cn duty created a disturbance and threat ened to assault the constable.
On the charge of assault the brother was acquitted, but on the disorderly con duet charge all four men were fined 895, Owing to conflicting evidence the small girl was nequitted.
ALLEGED OFFER OF BRIBE.
CHAUFFEUR CHARGED IN COURT.
At the Central Magistracy yesterday. before Mr. S. B. B. McElderry, a Chinese chauffeur was charged with leaving his car unattended in Queen's Road East and with offering a bribe lo influence the conduct of the constable.
It is alleged that when tell he would he summoned för leaving the car unat- tended, he offered the Indian constable
dollar. It is further alleged that on the Sikh refusing the money, the defen- lant, helieving the constable to be hush- ful, thrust the bill into the latter's pocket.
Defendant was remanded for a week! while further enquiries are made. Bait was allowed in 850.
The Foreman: Was he asphyxiated in CHINESE GAMBLER CHARGED. the diving suit? ►
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A STUPID WITNESS.
A Chinese was fined 85 on Saturday
the deceased went down to clear the The Coroner: So far as I can gather,
gratings leading to the suction pumps and the suction drew him into one of the for gambling in the streets with an ratings. The man who was bolding the Apparatus similar to a roulette wheel.. feline tried to pull him out, but the No order was then made, however, for deceased was apparently jammed and the the confiscation of the outfit and yester- ile-line broke.. A European then went day he appeared before Mr. S. B. B. down, fastcued a rope around the man's McElderry at the Central Magistracy on legs and succeeded in pulling him out.
asiurilar charge:" There were several divergences in the evidence as to whether the deversed was
brought out dead or alive.
At this juncture the Coroner adjourned the enquiry until Friday afternoon, and he and the jury then left the Court to visit the scene of the fatality and to inspect the diving apparatus.
RETURNING STRIKERS. HOW THEY AVOID THE PICKETS,
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Police reports show that on Sunday no fewer than 3,000 passengers came into Hongkong frora Macao, by steamer, in
addition to more than 200 by other routes. Apparently the workers who went out on strike in June, are finding ways and means of evading the pickets and return ing to the Colony.
Many, it appears, have managed to walk from Canton to Sheklung; through Walchow and then to Sa-U-Chung, from they easily got back to Hongkong, which place, being in anti-fed territory.
TRAFFIC WITH CANTON.
It was stated that defendant attempted to bribe the detective who arrested him, by offering him a packet of cigarettes.
Defendant brought forward a witness to testify to his character, but the man when called upon to take the oath simply smiled, Ho was promptly told that be had not come to Court to play and then; as he could not be made to understand what was required of him, he was told. to go away, which he did, still smiling. The defendant was remanded unti to-day
MARINE COURT OF ENQUIRY. COLLISION BETWEEN THE S.S.
TALTHYBIUS" AND A JUNK.
There will be a sitting of the Marine Court on Friday at 10.30 am, to enquire into the collision of the .. T'althybris with a fishing junk, which occurred off Lam Tong near Wagian Light on September 23rd at 3 am
The fishing junk had a crew of 19 on board, sixteen of whom were saved, the others being drowned. Captain Lloyd was the master of the Talthybine at the time, but is now master of the Pro- tesilaus.
NUMBER OF PASSENGERS DAILY Lieut. Commander G. F. Hole, N., The Court of Enquiry will comprise INCREASES.".
the Strike Committee in Canton announo Letters were received from the Hon, The number di pangers trarciling ng their intention of resuming the sail Mr. Chow Shou Son and the Hon Mr. between Canton and Hongkong in steadily juga
of their reased and asking RH Kotowall acknowledging the increasing. whether
Yesterday morning when the 3 the ships will he permit thanks given to them by the Chamber tal to go alongside the Company's for the work done in connection with the Honam left for Canton, ber passenger wharves as heretofore. It is stated Trade Lona. There were also letters in list showed an increas of over one hun- that the Strike: Committee has refused connection with the election of repre-dred. On Friday shi took up about 200 the latter roquest. It will be recalled sentatives from the Overseas Chinese to passengers; yesterday over 200. These, tint is was mentioned in the Daily Pren participato in the National Conference, comprised about 60 first class passengers, last week that the 6,5. Pout Beau, a General Tang Lu Kwong has, been ap- and 16 senné elise phzsingera. - The ro- aistor ship to the Charles Hardouin, was pointed by the Chamber to represent the minder sire drus' pavengerti likely to resume sailings to Canton this Hongkong Chinose. He is now in Shang- This morning the 6,9. Patshan is due week.
hai to attend the final election.
to leave for Canton
Harbour Master (President), Commander CB. Harvey, E.N. (Supt. - Chart Dapot), Mr. T. Croft (Master of the Tum Sang), Mr. F. dill (Master of the Haifsung) and Mr, O. Shearer (Master. of the Halvard).
Calling attention to the use of the word Argentinians in a recent foreign tele- gram, “ H.M.B.” LYK: "If nobody objects, the next thing to be endured with int patience will probably be Chinians, for Chinese,"
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