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CANTON AND SUN CHUAN FANG.
MILITARY PREPARATIONS IN KIANGSI AND FUKIEN.
CHIANG KAI SHEK AND THE BOYCOTT
OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1926
TIGHTENING THE
BOYCOTT.
STRIKE COMMITTEE'S NEW ORDER.
REPORTS FROM THE "FRÖNT,"
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
CHIANG KAI SHEK'S
MANIFESTO.
APPEAL TO FOREIGN POWERS.
PRESERVE NEUTRALITY.
CORRESPONDENCE.
FISHMONGERS" PRACTICE.
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[TO THE EDITOR. OF TEX HONGKONO DAILY PRESS."]
"AH MEE.
SIR,Fishmongers in the markets have a practice of exposing our fish for sale on their stalls, and to make...stale fish General Chiang Kai Shek, who recently look fresh they put a dash of red fluid- lasued a proclamation regarding the pro-over it. The duid used is invariably pig's tection of foreigners in China, has now blood. I wonder this practice of put- In view of the many malpractices of
published a manifestó to the Foreign ting a dash of pig's blood over the fish The Kuomintang Press reports that persons carrying badges and certificates Powers in which he asks them to preserve is bygienic and is countenanced by the General Chiang Kai Shek has con-as members of the Kuomintang, the neutrality and to lead no money to either Sanitary Department 1-Youre faithfully, fidentially wired back to the adminisCentral-Executive Committee of the Partyxide in the present struggle.
has promulgated a special order making | The manifesto is a long one, in which Hongkong, September 11th. tration in Canton giving instructions
capital punishment the penalty for a
Marshal Wa Pei Fu is vigorously de- Those offences in nounced The following are its salicat vigorously to continue the enforcement number of offences.
points:- of the anti-British, boycott. While the clade violation of party caths, revolt is not "couched in these exact against party rules, speculating in order to depreciate Kuomintang paper money, words, its meaning is clear, General and using the party's name for purposes Chiang has been acquainted with the of extortion situation in Canton since the action of the British naval authorities.
message
In order to tighten the anti-British boycott in Canton, the Strike Committee has now changed its tactics. Instead of The Kuomintang in Canton are about interfering with the transhipment of goods to issue a formal proclamation against to or from Hongkong British steamers Marshal Sun Chuan Fang, Tupan of direct, it has now made it an offence for Kiangsu and Chekiang, whose influence Chinese shipping companies or agencies | extends to Kinngai, Fukien, and Anhui and Chinese importers and exporters to The proclamation, now under prepara have any connection with British alcam tion for publication, states that the Kuo-ers or British business concerns. Should against the Strike Committee be able to enforce mintang are declaring war
counter-revolutionaries" in accordance ita latest order, British vessels may enter with the dying wish of its late Chief, Canton, but Chinese lighters and lighter. Dr. Sun Yat Sea. The charges against men will be unable to help unloading Marshal Sun are that he has failed to goods without being subjected to strike!
Enemy goods," co-operate with the Kuomintang for the pickets vigilance. national welfare but has joined Wu Pei when found imported without authority Fu in nets of treason against his own will be confiscated. country that he has persecuted Küomin-
A report, however, says that the Kuo- toog "comrades"; and that he has maintang itself is importing brass plates denied the people of the five provinces from Hongkong into Canton, notwith- under his influence freedom of speech standing the Strike Committee's objec- and assembly.
tion. The Kuomintang requires brass plates for its Arsenal
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On Saturday Canton was placarded with notices by the Maid-servants' Union (Amabs) advising its members to retrain from entering Shameen or going to Hong kong to seek employment Threats were included in the notices.
It is reported in Canton that General Tang Yu, Tano, the Tupan or Military Governor of Kiangsi, left Nanchang, the Kiangai capital, on September 8th for Yaanehow, to direct defensive operations againrt the "Red" invasion from the west. General Chiang Kai Shek is acting As if he is aiming at Nanking from the
Reports from the "Front" point of Siao-shui; and at Kiukiang,
A report received from the Central "front" by the General from Pingsiang. It is generally under China war stood that the "Reds" are not going to Headquarters in Canton indicates that
"China and all the foreign Powers will feel the effects of his mal-adaninis, tration if we do not rise to oppose Wu Pei Fu. Trade will suffer and diploma- tic representations will be without end.
"It is my sincere hope that our for- eign friends will not lend any money to any party in China at the present time, irrespective of who is the leador or what is the party. You are only haring yourselves and your losses cannot be estimated I will protect the lives and property of foreigners, who come under my care. I will assume this responsibility and you may rest assured that there will be no harm to foreign interests while I am in charge. If any take advantage of unequal treaties and support our enemies, I will assume no responsibility.
I, therefore, isaue this statement and ask all who are interested in the welfare of China and who desire to see an end to the continuous warfare to take note. I hope at the earliest date to overthrow the militarists and enemies of Chind and unify the country.”
THE
'FOOSHING'S "
TRIP.
A SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT.
CANTON MERCHANTS ANXIOUS TO TRADE.
The Indo-China steamer Fushing, which went to Canton on Thursday, re turned yesterday afternoon with about éleven hundred packages of goods for Shanghai and the Coast Ports
ATTRACTIONS AT THE CINEMAS.
VARIETY AT THE THEATRES.
The programmes which are being sub- mitted to patrons at the three picture theatres under the management of the Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., this week, are full of variery, interest and appeal; and there is plenty in them for all picture. goers to choose from.
A highly diverting ploture, and ope different from the usual run, commencesl
the Queen's Theatre yesterday. This was "The Extra Girl," in which we wel- come back one of the old-time favourites. Mabel Normand. This picture, it can be stated, combines interest, romance and humour, and is in every respect well worth seeing. The story evolves around.
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"movie-mad girl" (Mabel Normand) who, arriving at Hollywood, dreams of being a "star," but becomes, a wardrobe assistant. "The Extra Girl" will be screened again at all performances to-day. For to-morrow and Tuesday, another German produced 6lm will be shown. One of the most attractive features about this picture, which is entitled "Wind- force 9 and apart from the interesting
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chang has been captured by the Kuomin "Anti-Red" sentiment may be strong tang troops. Severe fighting is still in in Klangsi and Fukien but the anti-progress around Wachang. The Kuomia.
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This is the first ocean "going steamer which has been sent to Canton since the was in the nature of an experiment ind" it may be regarded as a successful one. At any rate it established beyond all doubt that the Chinese merebants are anxious to trade and that the boycott is.
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Reds are not so well organized as the tang field headquarters are "Reds." The "Reds" maintain a Pinghu, near Wuchang. systematic propaganda in South China Troops of the Kuomintang in Canton a purely artificial restriction, which has and wherever they may succeed in getare insufficient to meet the calls from the ting a foot-hald. The anti-Reds" are districts where "anti-Red" uprisings are, talking of a come back o Wachang, becoming a serious problem. Last Friday Hanyang, and Haukow and assert that early 2,000 cadets were sent to districts marches will be made on fochew and near Shiukwan, the northern terminal of Changsha in order to cut the "Reds" the Kwangtung section of the Canton from their base, but there is little sign Hankow Railway. of these movements so far.
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the seventeenth century.
Heading a strong supporting cast and
Wallace Beery, who plays the role of King. Philip IV; Kathlyn Williams, S
Lazarillo; and Adolphe Menjou Queen Isabelle; Gareth Hughes, as
Sallusto."
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actor,
The World Theatre. Mr. R. Sutherland, who was in Canton
Running until to-morrow, "The" Phan- for several days in connection with the tom of the Opera," which was so success. Foushing's visit, confirms the view which fully shown at the Queen's Theatre some has always been held in Hongkong that time ago, is now being screened at the the Chinese are, only restrained from World Theatre. It will be remembered shipping cargo in the normal way by that the wonderful character
"thousand faces," Lou fear of the strike pickets. They openly the man of a confess as much. They have been Ened, Chaney, appears in it as the weird char- so heavily in the past by the strikers actor of the Opera "Phantom," organisation that they simply cannot From Wednesday to Thursday, another afford to take risk. There is no one picture which has previously been shown from whom they can retain redress or in Hongkong, but is nevertheless in: upon whom they can rely for protection. tensely interesting and well worth a The pickets, as is known, do not operate second visit to see, will be screened at so openly now on the river, but they are the above theatre. This will be the "Isle by no means suppressed and are still very of Lost Ships." The story revolves about Sweep away the the adventures of a shipwrecked pair who active in the City. strike pickets and trade would begin to are drawn by the ocean current into tha:
flow to-morrow.
The Government Gazette contains The following coinmuniqué has been lengthy regulations, covering pino pages, issued by the Canton, Information under the Wireless Telegraphy Ordinance. Bureau:-
It is stated: CANTON, September 10th.
Every licence under the regulations
"dead mass of marine vegetation which is In reply to the National Government's shall be discretionary, and every licence protest regarding the invasion of Chinese granted under these regulations may
That is the lesson of the Fooshing's | charted as the Sargasso Sea, where it is territorial sovereignty involved in the called at any time upon such notice by
The Great White Way," which need- British naval action at Canton on Sep the respective licensing authority as he trip and it is one Mr. Eugene Chen said, ships of all ages are gathered: tember 4th the British Consul General may think fit, without compensation and should ponder before referring again to acknowledged receipt of the protest and without the return of any part of the the widespread and righteous indig less to remark, applies to the theatre- nation of the Kwangtung people against land of New York, will be the big attrac- stated that the communication is being licence fee.
tion from Friday to Saturday. Among the Imperialists." forwarded for consideration by the
Most of the merchants were genuinely the many exciting incidents which are British Minister at Peking.
pleased to see the flag on a merchant included in the picture is a prize fight, vessel again. There was no sign or racing scenes, a fire and a panic. suggestion of rescatment. The Poothing discharged her outward cargo at the Company's wharf in Canton and then went fato the stream and loaded the goods for the Coast Ports There was no untoward incident of any kind.
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BANKRUPT SHIP CHANDLER'S.
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LIABILITIES AMOUNTING TO
$70,000:
At the bankruptcy Court on Saturday, receiving order was made in respect of the affairs of A. Kwai & Co., otherwise known as Yik Cheong Hong, ship chan diers, of 18-12, Connaught Road Central. Debtors were also concerned in a glass works in Tai Wan and soap factory at Sham Chun Street, Mongkok.
The petitioning creditor was Chan a Chinese lady who deposed Kwok Shi, to a debt of 82,100 owed her by debtor firm on a deposit book.
Mr. Hall represented petitioning creili- tor and Mr. E. Davidson watched the proceedings on behalf of other creditors representing $70,000 claima
After proof of debt and service had been made, and the Official Receiver having no objections, his Lordship made the receiving order..
The following fees are to be charged payable in advance:-
For a ship station licence, for each year commencing on the 1st Janu- ary or for part of such" year, in respect of each ship to which the licence applies
For a receiving station licence, for each year commencing on the date of the licence
For the transfer of receiving
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If it is desired to continue to maintain the station or to retain possession of the apparatus after the date of expiration of
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Steamboat Company's Vessels. The Lungilan returned from Canton amount of this licence, a fresh licence must be taken on Saturday with a fair
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The Star Theatre. Starting yesterday and concluding to- day Sherlock Holmes" is being screen- ed at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, John Barrymore, the well-known actor who so faithfully impersonates the role of the immortal detective, is supported by a brilliant and strong Goldwyn cast.
From to-morrow to Wednesday, "I Can Explain" will be the big feature. One of the finest incidents in the pietuire is the demonstration of athletic prowess by Gareth Hughes, when he is called upon to fight a whole gang of South American brigands.
Coming Fictures.
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Next week's programmes will include both the late Rudolph Valenting and little Jackie Coogan...
The former actor appears in "Monsieur Beaucaire," of which mention has already been made, and which will be shown at Queen's Theatre next Sunday. Jackie Coogan will be seen at the World Theatre in Oliver Twist," while at the same theatre there follows Richard Bar- thelmass in The Fighting Blades romance of the Cromwellian era. This picture commences at the World's on Tuesday next week. For the latter part of the week, there is Constance Talmadge in "Polly of the Follies."
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