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TRADE "POSITION IN
CANTON.
MERCHANTS AND THE LABOUR ELEMENTS.
CHANCE OF REPEAL "OF TRAVELLING TAX.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORESPONDENT. ]
The trade position in Canton has undergone little change. ti'anything the position better for. in spite of every thing, a number of Chinese merchants are-continuing to order British "goods-
As I have already reported there are gumours that a boycott, or something very similar to a boycott, of British goods is to he re-commenced on Noveniber 5th, hat it is stated that the merchants are asking the professional agitators to recon- sider their decision in this matter on the ground that Chinese interests will suffer considerably As an example it is pointed out that since the official can cellation of the boycott merchants have ordered goods from British ports, and these may now be on their way.
In any case it is generally admitted that no seizures from the shops will be allowed for a month or two, That is a respite and aaay believe there will be considerable changes in the "Canton ad- ministration before those two months are up. It is thought that the same elements will ultimately prevail over the extrem ists.
Already rumour is busy with a succes- sor to General Chiang Kai Shek. Among
those mentioned are Generals Hsu Chung Chi, Li Lich Chun. Li Tsai Hsin, Feng Yu Hsiang, and Tan Yen Kal. Mr. Wang Ching Wei on his way back from Europe to take charge of the Civil Ad- winistration.
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Labour Trouble.
Labour troubles in Cauton this week are not more serious than they have been for some time past. Some "Red" work-
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER - 5TH,
CANTON SURTAXES.
EMPHATIC PROTEST BY POWERS.
"DIRECT VIOLATION OF TREATIES."
CONFERENCE OF DIPLOMATS IN PEKING.
[THHOTO RZUTRI'S ADENCY.]
PEXING, November 4th The following joint protest on behalf of the twelve Powers concerned was handed to the Waichinopu by 3. Ouden dijk yesterday afternoon:
The Senior Minister has the honour to inform the Walebinop that he has been requested by his colleagues to make the following statement:— In view of the lying by Canton, Shantung and ether authorities in Chins of certain taxes ou foreign trade, the diplomatic representa tives of the Powers concerned declare that they cannot recognise the legality of the measure which is in direct viola- tion of Treaties.*"*.*
Practically identical memoranda have been wired to. Senior Consuls at Tsinanfu and Canton (Japanese and Portuguese Consuls respectively with instructions to hand them to the Chinese authorities there.
ST. PETER'S YOUNG MEN'S ' CLUB.
"SUCCESSFUL INAUGURATION
LAST NIGHT. COMPREHENSIVE SCHEME
OUTLINED.
WESTERN MARKET AFFRAY..
ALLEGED MURDERER SENT FOR TRIAL
SEQUEL TO GUILD WORKERS' FIGHT.
The case of the Western Market affray, Every young man of to-day believes in which a number of men belonging to that he is capable of much and feels that a Packers Guild had a fight one Sun- { he has a large contribution to make to day morning, as a result of which, two the public weal. Grent movements every men were killed and a Chinese lakopg where are shaking the foundations and was wounded, was concluded as the altering the whole aspect of human Central Magistraer yesterday afternoon, society. The call to young men is sound-before Mr. R. E. Lindsell. ed forth in every land and though we should take off our hats to the past we must take off our coats to the future, We believe that the world prospera as its young prospers, it declines as the young declines."
اب بیدار
The meeting was called: (1) To adopt the resolution that the St. Peter's Church
The defendant in the case, who, as
previously reparted, is charged with the murder of the two men mentioned, with wounding a constable whilst in the execu tion of his duty and with possession of a dagger, was committed for trial at the Criminal Sessions":
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Thus said Mr. T. S. Zimmern, at the inaugural meeting of the St. Peter's Over 20 witnesses appeared for the pro- Church Young Men's Club, held yester secution in this case, which was conducted day evening at the Cathedral-Hall. The by Mr. T. M. Hazelrigg, Assistant Crown Rt. Rev. C. R. Duppuy, Bishop of Fie-Solicitor. The remaining witnesses gave toria, presided.
evidence at yesterday's hearing, and the Court at late in order to finish the case. At the conclusion of the Crown's evidence, Mr. F. Loseby, who appeared for the defendant; said that he did not propose to call 'witnesses for the defence or to address his Worship. Replying to a submission by Mt. Loseby, Mr. Lindsell said there was strong evidence against defendant on the charges of wounding and the possession of a dagger.
Young Men's Club be formed; (2) To adopt." the constitution; (3) To elect officers; (1) To receive from the acting Secretaries a statement outlining the activities of the Club
Outlining the aims of the Club, Mr. The memorandum was presented fol-Zimmern said that the idea of forming towing a lengthy meeting of the Diploma- tie Corps festerday. La addition to this
was decided that all or any of the Powers could protess, individually co Canton. America and most if not nil of the Powers have already done so or will very shortly,
There have already been Consular pro- tests to Shantung. Protests as regards the searching of foreigners have also already been made at Canton.
"TIME FOR ACTION."
STRONG HOME COMMENT.
CALL FOR ACTION BY JAPAN AND BRITAIN,
LuSDON, November 4th. The Japanese and American protests ers last Tuesday wounded 22 and killed to Canton prompt the Daily Tricgraph 'two "anti-Reds." This was
the only to remark in a long leader: "China will extraordinary development. in the long surely at last receive the attention, drawnout labour diapuse.
Following the protest of the Canton hotel keepers and Chinese shipowners the Enomintang war tax of 20 per cent. of the value of a steamship ticket, west or northward, may be repealed.
Inland ports, Hike Kongmoon, will prob ably be suffering shortly, from shortage of food supplies.
Tow-bonth and junks, 8 protest against delay caused by likin or transit tax collectors, have since November 2nd refused to carry any more freight. These kin collectors, having farmed their tax out from the Kuomip- tang for collection at a stated amount of return to the party leaders, naturally want to be as close as possible in their examination of outgoing or incoming cargo, as every fine means so much more. profit to them..
Chinese scamen in Canton, formerly with the British Hongkong, Canton. & Macao Steamboat Company, are confident that most of them will be re-employed. These seamen left the service of the Com- pany a year ago last June in connection with the anti-British boycott and strike.
RIVER TRAFFIC.
passengers.
which, if given eighteen months ago, would have saved the situation."
The newspaper notes that the protesta are independent, and do not hoid a hope of international action, but after allad ing to China's attitude towards Belgium, it says that certain Treaties with Japan will soon need renewal, and not even the most infatuated optimist in China can believe that Japan will accept such a demand as that put forward to Belgium.
"In the absence of the ability of other Powers to agree, the main question is for ourselves and Japan to decide. We shall always have Japan beside us in a deter- mined attempt to stabilise the Chinese
situation It is clear that the occasion
Mr. Loseby agreed with this, but com- mented that there was lack of evidence which should have been forthcoming with regard to the fight.
Mr. Lindsell: When you have been in Hongkong a little longer, Mr. Losely, you will say there is evidence that" might have been coming. --You will not say "should have been forthcoming."-
Club such as this is nothing new. It was at a meting of St Peter's Church Council on August 4th when it was felt that there was a definite need for a Young Men's Club on this side of the Harbour. "In fact it owes its formation to the repeated requests of young people for a homely meeting place where they en gather together for recreation and to liscuss the many problems which we of this generation, are called upon to face. With this end in view and with the cause of youth before them, a group of young men met in this Hall a month the other two charges. He therefere com- agu and provisionally appointed a Committed accused for trial on all three mittée to 50 into the question of the charges.,, formation of such a Club. At this staga
Mr. Lindsell held that there was suffi cient evidence to commit defendant for trial on a charge of murder as well as
a number of elderly men stepped forward ALLEGED "HIGHWAY ROBBERY. and gave much valuable guidance andį advice. Since then much progress has been made.
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Sunday school classes will probably commence early in December. A Debat ing Group and Study Circle will be formed as soon as the Club house is ready. There will be a full supply of evening, October 4th, what is alleged periodicals and magazines both in Fing to have been a daring "hold-up lish and Chinese. The Sporting side of red in Queen's Gardens, when a Chinese the Club will be in the hands of a Sports supposedly armed with a pistol is said Central Committee which will consist of to have accosted Mr. C. Channing, a Captains of the various teams and other young Chinese, and a girl companion. members to be elected. Efforts are being "If you value your life," the alleged made to fit up a Gymnasium but nothing robber said, "hand over at once all your definite can be done until the Sports valuables and money." Committee has met. Chess cathusiasts' This demand was complied with, and will be catered for and football and the sequel was that the Chinese in ques- cricket teams will be formed as soon as tion appeared before Major C. Willson,' possible.
at the Central Magistracy, yesterday afternoon, charged with highway robbery. The evidence for the prosecntion show- ed that Mr. Channing and his companion were resting on a seat at the time when defendant came along. In compliance with the demand, the girl handed over a pair of ear-rings and a gold finger ring, Mr. Channing having said that he had
The resolutions when put to the vote, were unanimously carried. The officers elected are:-
President:--The Bishop of Victoria. Vice-Presidents: - Rev. H. Copley
for action on our part has come, and it Moyle and Mr. W. L. Pattenden. won't be of long duration."
THE EUROPEAN Y.M.C.A.
FIRST LADIES' NIGHT."
The first Ladies' Night of the winter season was held at the European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, last evening, under The Taishan went ap yesterday morn-the auspices of the social and entertain ing with a fair amount of general cargo,
ment committee. ·
and about 100 Chinese
The arrangements made for the open- Amongst these were Mr. Wang Ching ing function of this nature were all that Wal, formerly holding office in the could be desired, and everything went "off Nationalist Government, and Dr. C. T. without a hitch. In fact a thoroughly Waog, of Teking. They were accom. Fenjoyable evening was spent by bath panied by Mr. Cohen She brought back under 50 prizengers last evening..
The Tang On took up a big cargo and many passengers."
The Sai On returned yesterday aftër-
members and guests. Id all there were well over 100 present, and lady guests numbered over 60, at the dinner party which assembled before the entertainment which began later in the evening.
The excellent programme provided was noon with little cargo, but with over 100 contributed to by Mrs. Fleming, Miss passengers. She took up the previous McDill and Mr. J. Grenham, who all day 550 tons of cargo and 894 passengers. gave songs, with which they delighted The Fatihan only brought down the their audience and for which they receis. usual supplies of vegetables and fished enthusiastie encores. She had about 40 passengers.
The St. John's Cathedral Church Body bas authorized the following special col lections in the Cathedral:-October 17th, Hospitals: October 31st, Society of Pro- moting Christian Knowledge; November 11th, Actor's Church Union, 9.45 a.m., St. Dunstan'a Home for Blind Soldiers and Sailora November 21st, The Victoria Diocesan Association; December 6th, British and Foreign Bible Society; Christ- mas Day, Diocesan Schools; January 9th, Church Missionary Association.
The Rev. G. E. Arrowsmith, without whom few entertainments at Kowloon would be complete, entertained; and a capital sketch was presented by Messra, P. Sands and J. Petric. A quartette was also given by Messrs. Daad, Chatman, Petrie and Gresham,"
During the evening the usual competi- tion, held on these occasions, took place, the subject this time being "names of books," Prizes were awarded to the winners,'
Chairman: Rev. N. V. Halward, Vice-Chairman:-Prof. L. Forster. Hon. Secretaries:-Messra. Peter Pan no money. and T. S. Zimmera:
A struggle ensued between Mr. Chen- Hon.,, Treasurer:-Mr. A. E. Lea. ning and the defendant, and the girl's Committee:Mesars." W. Jackson, B. cries of Save Life" attracted "Messrs. U. Kandal, E. G. Stewart, Andrew and Edw, Sun. Cheang, W. M. Gittins, A. L. Quarrell, H. Owen Hughes and A. J. Hazeland from No. 10, Queen's Gardens, to the scene.
The meeting was brought to a conclu- sion by a prayer, and the Rt. Rev. Duppuy blessed the formation of the Club.
ST. ANDREW'S" DAY,
REFERENCE IN "CATHEDRAL NOTES."
These gentlemen rushed down the hill and quickly made the defendant a "pri soner, holding him until the arrival of an Indian police officer,
A Toy Pistol
On a search being made, the supposed pistal proved to be an American toy pís- The following reference to St. Andrew's to a perfectly harmless weapon. Defen- Day appears in the current issue of dant was taken to the Central Police Julin's Cathedral Notes:-
Station. Later, the missing jewellery was been for many years the day appointed the police station, defendant denied "The eve of St. Andrew's day has found. In a statement, when charged at
as a day of spicuial prayer for the ex- tension of the Kingdom of God amongst snatching the jewellery from the girl and non-Christian people. It has long been said the jewellery was handed over to observed as a day of continuous prayer him by the girl after he had flashed his in the Cathedral, different people taking a quarter of an hour and spending the torch on them and asked them what they time in the Cathedral in prayer. The were doing. Defendant further stated Chaplain will be-very-giad-to-bear from that he was taking the toy pistol-to-a| any who like to take part in the work. It friend's child, but when he got to the is noticeable how the missionary work of house, he found the deer shut. At the the Church bag spread and increased time of the alleged incident, he was re- since the initiation of the Day of Inter-turning from this place. cession in the year 1872 At the present Mr. H. A Rogers, of the Hongkong time the four reports issued by the Mis Land Investment and Agency Co., Ltd., bly of the Church of England have shown as a cook-boy at No. 7; Queen's Garden sionary Council of the National Assem-stated that he had employed defendant how pressing is the need of a great in- for ten mouths. During that time, de- crease in the number of workers and infendant's conduct as a servant had been the amount contributed by our Church to exemplary, and witness bad always found the evangelisation of the world. Empire him honest. Prior to employing him, involves responsibility, and we of the him, defendant had been working at No. British Empire are bound to see that ), Queen's Gardens, where he had been we do our part in spreading the Chris- all through the strike. tin message which has been the founda tion of our own national life.'
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