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MILITARISM AND MONEY
THE TWO GREAT TOPICS IN CANTON.
TRANSPORTATION. COOLIES.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDEST.]
"GLORIOUS FOURTH."
HONGKONG AMERICANS CELE BRATE NATIONAL DAY.
CONSULAR RECEPTION AND ***** AT" HOMEL ”* --
WELL-ATTENDED FUNCTIONS...
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 6TH, 1926
July 4th, having fallen on Sunday this year, the official observance of the anniversary of the declaration of American Independence in 1778, was kept up by the American community in Hong kong yesterday,
CORRESPONDENCE.
STORIES ABOUT HONGKONG.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY PRESS.
HONGKONG
COWARDLY ATTACK.
MAN WITHOUT WORRIES
SEQUEL TO KOWLOON_HUT ROBBERY.
An old Chinese gardener, living in a hut behind St. Andrew's Church, Kow- loon, is a fortunate man-he has no
SIE-There are occasions when the affusions of your " Blunt " correspondent give rise to hilarity and after to anger.worries.....
He was complainant at the Kowloon His latest effort smacks of a cartaîn During the past few days General
garret student of English literature, Magistracy yesterday, when, before Mr. J. H. B. Nihill, three men wero charged Chiang Kai Sher's troops have been dis-
who existed some years ng writing in
with being implicated in a robbery. "The arming the local defence forces, the villagers' militia and similar bodies.
the basement. To dismiss Somerset frat defendant was identified by the old The idea presumably is to prevent any
Maugham's Painted Veil as he does man. The second and third defendants. evidence F" © prising ca-lhe pato{•-thesae-bancdt.
The United States Consulate General on exemple of abysmal ignorance were not identified, and the only
against
them was their own statements against the heavy taxation now being and American offices were closed and The subject matter is a topic of con- made to the police when they were arrest imposed upon the people _Kwangtung Fall American residents celebrated the During the 'disarming process conficts Glorious Fourth" as a general holi-troversy indulged in by those who pretended on suspicion An alternative charge to ignore the facts of life; but by those of being the receiver of stolen property naturally occurred and crowds of refugees day. gathered at Suntong and other places to
who do adimit them, and who see, in afas also preferred against the third
prisoner. be out of harm's way.
piece of artistic creation, the work of a craftsman of undisputed genius, The Painted Veil" comes into that section of novel writing in which we include such books as Arnold Bennett's "Riceyman Sceps."
To support, the coming Northern Ex- pedition, the Kuomintang Ministry of Finance has decided to ask the residents of Canton to subscribe monthly to the
war bonds. Each household is expected to subscribe an amount equal to 50 per cent. of the rent it is paying.
The nuomintang bas so far made no reply to the suggestion that the special consumption tax on kerosene oil, 90 centa a gallon, should be abolished as soon as the Northern-Expedition is ended
Believing that there have been heavy" gambling losses at several well-known Military and Civil Service Clubs, General Chiang Khi Shek has asked all of them to close down pending the recess of the Northern Expedition.
_The_Canton_Striko. Committee is sup porting the demand of the Kuomintang
for
Last war transportation coolies. week-end the Committee despatched another batch of several hundred workers to Shiukwan to assist the troops already concentrated there.
FOOD PROBLEMS.
All naval vessels in the harbour, in cluding two ships belonging to the United States Asiatic Fleet, were dressed in honour of the occasion and at noon
salute was fired.
Many offices and buildings displayed the Stars and Stripes in combination with the Union Jack.
CONSULAR RECEPTION. There was a large gathering at the Consular Reception, held at the Ameri can Club yesterday morning by the Consul-General for the United States in Hongkong (Mr. R. C. Tredwell).
Mr. Tredwell proposed the toast of The King, and H.E. the Governor (Sir-Cecil-Clementi, K.C.M.G.) coasted the President of the United States."
Among those present were:
Your "Blunt Englishman" need to remember that one meaning of the word blunt, is dull-Yours,
NOVEL READER.
The first prisoner was defended by Mr. D. McCallum...
SAFE The old man related how at 9 p.m. ca
June 23rd two men entered the hut, tell- ing him that they were "polico," and were going to search his premises for opium. '
"I was lying on my bed," he continued" with a broad smile, "smoking my fat bit of opium, and so I told them to carry on.”. The men then made a pretence of TREASURY-SHROFF SENT TO seatching, but within a few minutes they threw themselves on the old-man and bore him to the ground One of them clutched him by the throat and stopped him from shouting for help. The other
PRISON.
LARGE DEFALCATIONS.
· LITTLE HOPE OF RESTITUTION took some rope from an old-bucket, and Twound it around his neck In so doing
knife.
2_of
Members of the Consular. Corps, in- further demands from the cooks and cluded: Dr. W Wagner, (Germany), walters' unions for higher wages and Mr. Albuquerque e Castro (Portugal), better conditions, and they have declared Mr. M. Quist (Netherlands), Cemm "their intention of closing down their busi S. Carrara (Italy and Spain), Mr. J. M. da Rocha (Costa Rica), Mr. J. M. ness entirely, unless the employees are Alves (Brazil), M. Duffause de la Prade (France), Mr. J. T. Bagram (Siam) and Mr. Y. Murakami (Japan).
The Hon. Mr. W. T." Southern (Colonial Secretary), Sir Henry Gollan
The case against Chic Lam, a shroff the old man's spectacles were knocked Chief Justice), the Hon. Mr. C Mel
ht by a small opium lamp, be Messer (Colonial Treasurer), the Hon. In the Treasury Department, charged off, and as he was purblind, and the hut The Mr. H. T. Creasy (D.P.W.), the Hon. with embezzlement of various suma, was only Mr. E. R. Halifax (S.C.A), the Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, the Hon. Mr. J. B. amounting to over $7,000, was concluded could not aea to defend himself Kemp (Attorney General), the Hon. Mr. before Mr R. E. Lindsell at the Central zobbers then tied his hands, unloosed his B. D. C. Wolfe (C.S.P.), Mr. Justice I. Magistracy yesterday, when he was sirdle, and made off. His girdle contain R. Wood (Puisne Judge), Mr. S. BB sentenced to nine months imprisonment.ed a watch, a finger ring, and a pocket. McElderry (Assistant Colonial Secre
Mr JM Hall, who represented de- tary the Hon. Mr. Dr W Tratman,
At-an-identification parade, he had -Canton may soon be faced with a real HA-Nisbet, the Hon Mr. 4fendant, said that bis client admitted
recognised the first-prisoner aso food problem. The proprietors of the Lang, the Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird," Mr.
the men who had robbed him. restaurants and tea-shops are refusing C. D. Melbourne, Mr. E. W. Hamilton. taking over $7,000,
Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg, who prosecuted
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY. for the Crown, said that $8,500 had been traced, but it was thought that the total Replying to Mr. McCallum, the old man amount would be something like $7,400 said, that he could see very little without The money taken concerned rates paid in his spectacles. They enlarged his vision, for some sixty properties, and defendant and, in fact, he had to use them even bad given no assistance if tracing the when examining plants in the garden defalcations. Up to the time of the He disagreed that opium tended to misappropriations defendant's work had make a man drowsy. It was to him, he been satisfactory."
more reasonable.
The Canton Rice Guild has failed to contribute 100,000 piculs of rice towards the Kuomintang Northern Expedition as demanded and a throat has been made that suspension of trade will follow any pressure to force a contribution. If the rice guild and restaurants were to stop trade at the same time a very awkward
position would be created.
RICE HARVEST.
There were also present: Mr. N. R M. Shaw (Commissioner of Customs), Capt. C. H. Steel, M.C. (A.D.C. to H.E the Governor), Paymaster Lieut. E. D.
Replying to the Magistrate Mr. T. Churcher, Capt. B. L. Forster (Private Secretary to H.E. the Gover Hazlerigg said that there was little hopei hor). Capt. Dillon, of the U.S.S. Ashfield, which arrived in port yester of obtaining reparation.
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said, a stimulant. It made his faculties brighter.
Mr. McCallum suggested that opium- smoking tended to ease one of worries..
"Worries," said the old man, I have
none.
day morning, Mr. R. M. Johnson (U.S. In asking the Magistrate to deal Shipping Board), Mr. A. L. Shields, Mr.leniently with the defendant, Mr. Hall P. A. Cox, Mr. D. M. Biggar, Mr. said he had a number of relatives to sup- **PROMINENT CHEEK BONES. W. Franklin, U.S. Consul, Lieut-Col. F. Montague Bates, C.B., C.M.G, port, and his services to the Government
The old man was closely questioned as The harvest from the spring rice plant D.SO., Mr. Lynott, Mr. J.. Oram Shep had been satisfactory until his lapse. Be to how he identified the first prisoner. ing in the principal river districts has pard, Mr. Hogg, Mr T I. King so far proved good. In the valley dis-D.G.I.), Capt. H. F. Bloxham, Mr. had been in the service for eight or nine He said that he recognised tiim swing to
1. H. B. L. Dowbiggin, Mr. E. Davidson, years!
bis prominent cheek-bones. He agreed. tricts a harvest of six to seven shel of Mr A H. Ferguson, Mr. H Thompson His Worship imposed sentences that the two other prisoners, and even
and Mr. A. Dunbar, paddy each mow of land is reported.
three of the four couate, amounting to the Court usher had prominent cheek- THE AT HOME,” dine months' imprisonment, and on the bones, and added, "But they are not so WOMEN WORKERS.
From 4 to 6.30p.m. the "American fourth charge a sentence of five months, prominent as those of the first prisoner." To-further response to the women's
Community-held-July 4th" celebra
After police evidence had been given: demande for employment, the Canton tion at the Hongkong Hotel Rook the latter to run concurrently. The fast Kuomintang, have agreed to allow girls Garden, when they were At Home" to charge concerned fraudulent application concerning the arrest of prisoners, the
hearing was adjourned. to train for telegraph service. Only the their friends Refreshments and teaof a cheque for $2,045.89 made payable to other day Mrs. Hah Chung Min, a widow, were zerved, and there was also dancing the Government.
very large gathering crowded the was appointed a clerk in the secret cor- Roof Garden between the bours mention. respondence department of the Party, anded and guests were received by the U.S.
A young woman was chosen as auditor
the auditing bureau in Canton.
"A PRETTY ROUGH TIME."
ROWDYISH AT WANCHAL
PITCH AND TOSS ON THE PAVEMENT.
Consul-General...
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"A BIRD IN HAND..
THE
GET
BUSH..
BOTH GET AWAY.
"Let me go into the shop for my coat," requested a Chineso shop fokz of Sergeant Hargreaves, in Battery Street when he
COMING TO HONGKONG.
PASSENGERS ON. P." & O. STEAMERS:
The following passengers, are expected to arrive in Hongkong this week on the P. & Obs. Ranpura:-Mr. and Mrs. Crookdale, Misa E Fothergill Ms. B H. Gale and three children, Mrs. C. V. Hill Mr A Jillott, Miss E. Rapley, Guest and two children, Mr. and Mrs.
There were noticed, present Lady Clernenti, who was attended by Capt. C. A. Steel, the Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn (Colonial Secretary) and Mrs. Southern, Mr. J. R. Wood (Puisse Judge) and Mrs. Wood, Hon. Mr. E. D: C. Wolfe" (Capt. Superintendent of Police); Mr. 8. B. B. MeElderry Assistant Colonial: Secre tary), Capt. Bloxham, Professor L For fer, Dr. W. V. M. Koch, Hon. Mr. J. H Kemp (Attorney-General), Mr. R M. Dyer, Col. Robertson, and many other well-known local residents, members of was arrested for obstruction, Permission Miss M. Roche, Comdr. B. L. O. Bebas- When a Chinese was charged, before firms and Government officials
was given, and the Sergeant allowed tinn, R.N.
The following passengers have booked Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magia-': tracy yesterday, with obstructing a con-
another foki to accompany the arrested man to the rear of the shop. Hearing for Hongkong on the P. & O. 8.8. Mace- donia, which left Southampton on June Stable in the performance of his duty,
the door being closed, the Sergeant 19th and Marseilles on June 26th:-Miss Divisional Inspector Blackman said that
Canton Americans celebrated the entered the kitchen and found the door J. Dickinson, Sub-Lieut. M. C. Goode: nough. R.N., Mr. A. Mackenzie, Mr. of late, there had been a good deal of Fourth on Sunday, when Consul bolted as had the arrested fuki..
Piyeteau. rowdyism in the vicinity of the Grand General and Mrs. Jenkins kept Open At the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, Theatre, Wanchai, and orders had been House at the Consulate-General, at
Tungahan, during the whole of the day, the foki, who was alleged to have made given to scar the crowdd congregating The American community wereAt possible the escape of the other man, on the pavement. On Sunday night, an Home" to their friends at the Canton was charged with obstructing the police. Indian constable was having a pretty Club, Shameen from 12.20 to 1.30 P. Mr. J. H B. Nihill, the Magistrate, bow- And the American sailers in port were rough time" and was struck by defen entertained at the Standard Off Com ever, found that there had been no dant who was accompanied by others,pany's mess in Shamee
obstruction and dismissed the case. The constable, was aided by another
There were also present a representa tive gathering of Naval officers from the two United States worships in port.
CAT CANTON, A
SHANGHAI'S FOURTH."..
3.-Distribution of Toys and Balloons. 4-Maypole Dance by Children of
policeman" and the watchman at the Shanghai Americans held their celebra Theatre, and the men were disperzed. tion on Saturday on a large scale. In The Indian policeman said he saw tree addition to the usual reception, the men playing pitch and toss with copper Consulat one being held just before noon,American School. cants, and when he tried to move them the community hied themselves to the Games and Contests, Three legged on, the defendant resented his action, and large enclosure of the Shanghai Race race, Egg race, Obstacle race, Potato
Club, where everyone was made happy race. attempted to strike him.
from five o'clock to eight o'clock, The programme, following a baseball gaine, was as follows:
Mr. G. Gregory, Inspector for the Hong- kong Amusements, Ltd, spoke to having seen the defendant scuffling with the Indian.
Defendant said that as he was moving on, the policeman seized him, searched him, and then slapped his face.
He was fined $6. and ordered to sign a personal bond for $50 to be of good
-Medley of American Songs and Anthem Shanghai Municipal Band
2-Assembly Binging of Star Spangled Banner: Accompaniment by Shanghai Municipal Band Singing led by Mr. Geo. A Fitch dat m
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OBITUARY.
MISS ANNA JONSSON
ICHANG, June 24th. The Swedish Mistion here has suffered a great loss in the death of Miss Anna Jonsson after a brief illness. Miss Jonsson was 57 years of age and has spent 24 years in China, the last eleven years of her life in Ichang where she had endeared herself to the Chinese women and girls amongst whom she worked. Yesterday the funeral service was attend- 6--Amusement Park Donkey ridesed by a large number of foreigners and (Courtesy B.M.C. Fire Brigade and Chiness, being conducted in the cemetery. chapel in English by the Rev, O. Fransen P.W.D.)
Musical Selection: Old Kentucky and at the graveside in-Swedish by the Her. G. Tooner. Several Chinese gentle Home. Municipal Band."
& Musical Selection: Dixie Muni- men spoke affectionately and feelingly about Miss Jonsson's life, work, example, cipal Band.
9.Moving Pictures: (Courtesy B.A.T.) love for the Chinese, etc., and exhorted 10-Basket Supper Ice Cream, Pop- those present to remember her teaching corn and Lemonade.
and follow her.example.
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