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TYRANNICAL BRIGADIER'S EXACTIONS.
MILITARY AND BRIGANDS ACT IN COLLUSION.
FULL COURT APPEAL.
QUESTION OF OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY.
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YESTERDAY'S ARRIVALS.
AROUND-THE-WORLD LINER IN
PORT.
THE "PRESIDENT VAN BUREN,"
The harbour presented an active scene In ita issue of November 18th the routed. Cheng was slightly wounded, but
arrivals over the week-end, as will be C. Daily News publishes an article his lieutenant Liu Te Sheng, asked into Henry Gollan (the Chief Justice) and yesterday morning and there were many from its Tsangchow. Chilli, correspon- Chaohue at the head of his men, and Mr. Justice Wood (the Fuise Judge) seen from the tabulated sintement ap- dent giving a vivid picture of the disorder there, unfortunately, shot down a woman yesterday, Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C. (in pearing elsewhere. The Kowloon wharves and corruption now prevailing in that with bis revolver. Also they arrested structed by Messrs. Hastings, Dennys & had several vessels alongside, and the buoys were early ‘all taken, a Blus district. We give the following summary dozen of the villagers.
Next morning, these folks were sent to Bowley), applied for leave to appeal Funnel boat, a Japanese ship, a Dutch of the story
The recent transfer of a considerable the Magistrate in Tsangchow. "Hut both against a judgment of the Puisne Judge coaster, and a French liner occupying
Counsel said that the case concerned a positions in mid-stream. body of Fengtien troops from this region the Magistrate and Cheng had failed to Tamingtu, south Chihli, has tempor- to reckon with Brigadier Wang, who distraint ou property found on the pre-At the Kowloon wharves, the vessels arily relieved the anxieties of local folk, sent a peremptory request to the civil mises of Mr. W. P. Simpson, who was included the Varsity liner Ryndam of who certainly prefer their room to their official for the immediate release of the three months in arrear with his rent to 12,534 tons, referred to elsewhere, and prisoners, and the arrest of the authors the Wing On Company, Acting on a dia- close to her lay the Dollar around-the- the bailiffs seized the world liner, the ass. President Fan of this intolerable outrage on the peace tress able inhabitants of his old home!
company.
Throughout the summer these braves made no attempt to deal with the pro elem of banditry, and villages within a few of the city were left to their own
resources.
Travellers in the district are struck by the increase in the number of villages possessing Fei tu," or encircling mud wall, with one or more iron-studded, heavy gates, all telling their story of the exigencies of these troublous times,
There is no end to the cruel exactions of these military tyrants and we have had a shining exponent of the game here in Tsangchow. During the summer the troops in this region have been command-į ed by Col (Acting Brigadier) Wan Tien Tsung. whose present home is in New chwang, bat who originally hailed from the Mohammedan village of Chachuo in In his younger days 'this worthy was a well-known bandit leader, with a string of daring exploits to his credit." Hia reputation naturally proved an asset when he entered the army, and his pro- motion has been rapid.
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The Reward for Upholding Lawful “ Authority.
The fat was now in the fire. "Capt. Cheng and his doughty lieutenant were promptly arrested, and taken to military headquarters, where the enraged Mekam. medan Commander threatened to shoot chem on the spot. The headmann of Lichiapu and several prominent men in Tsangchow interceded,
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Her 16th World Tour, The President Van Buren arrived on her ninth voyage arcund-the-world and She came from New berthed at S York, which port she lett on September 22nd, and has travelled here vid Havana, the Canal, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Kobe, and Shanghai. She is now bound for the Straits Settlements, Mediterranean ports and the United States, rid the ouez Canal
This is the 18th world tour the Fan Buren bas made for the Dollar Line The liner carried, 952 tons of enrgo local discharge, and 7,402 tons for other ports, She has De passengers, five of whom were steerage. Sixteen disembark-
movable property,
Following the distraint Mr. Simpson's Buren, another big ship.
led an affidavit to the effect that the property belonged, to her and that her husband had no interest in it. On that evidence the Puisne Judge had ordered the release of the property.
His Lordship had based his judgment, CIL 璃 section of the said Mr. Potter, Ordinance which stated that any person other, thad the debtor could go before and, finally, the court and ask for and obtain release after nearly a month's close confinement of property which had been distrained if these victims of military injustice were it was proved that the property was, in released But a fine of $2,100 was to be fact, hia.
Mr. Fotter emphasised the importance paid by the offending four into the treasury of the localPao An Hui" of the case because if Mr. Justice Wood (Prevention of the Peace Society), whose was right it meant that the only dis- chict officers are the leaders of the local trainable property was the actual pro geutry, but it is common knowledge that perty of the debtor tenant himself. Heed at dongkong. of this sum $700 went into the pocket of (Mr. Patter) submitted that the decision the Brigadier's groom (ma pien), and was wrong.
The Chief Justice remarked that pro- the rest to the great man himself. The method of paying the fine was a conces-perty in the apparent" possession was sion to face, and deceived no one.
caly "seizeable.
Mr. Potter agreed that this did not! preclude the possibility of it being re- leased afterwards. It was only able for seizure in the first instance.
Needless to say in raising such a gum, He is now a Cavalry Commander in the four men concerned have ruined the 23rd Division of the Fengtien forces themselves The Magistrate, a nominee stationed at Tamingfu, where no doubt of the Chihli Tupan, has lost face badly
but is determined to take the matter to The case for the applicants was that he still maintains that taking way which so endeared him to the people of the higher courts, and hopes to have his the Ordinance did not affect the common Tsangchow!
revenge. The desire to assuage his law position or the statutory release in As the military were "otherwise wounded feelings probably accounts for England up to 1883. It merely re-enacted engaged,"
the Tsangchow Magistrate an attack ten days ago, led by him in the same law applicable in England and despatched one of his militia cfficers, person on the Mohammedan village of provided, as in England, that all property Capt. Cheng, to Lichiapu in the neighYangsanmu, a noted bandit centre, ED with certain specified exemptions, was bourhood of Chaohuo with instructions to east of Taangehow. The expedition was able to seizure for the satisfaction of
a complete surprise, and the militia rent.. organize the "Mia Tuan" (village ir- regulars), as 僖 defence against the burned out half the village. bandits.
Enter the Bandit Spý.
Cheng being a stout fellow, he soon inspired confidence among the villages of that region, and disapproval among the lawless fraternity. Visitors came in to pay their respects to the young leader, among them a suspicious looking charac- ter, who, upon inquiry, was discovered to come from the village of Chaohuo, a notorious bandit lair.
Important to Landlords. The point was of considerable import- ance to landlords and the Wing On Com pany had largely brought it because of the principle involved.
The Chief Justice said that he and Mr. Justice Wood agreed that sufficient points had been brought out to grant leave to appeal
Mr. Potter, said that, in view of the
Passengers passing through on the Yen Buren, include 13 for Manila: 27 for Singapore; for Penang; 2 for Port Said; for Alexandria; for Naples; and 4 for Marseilles.
The liner sails for Manila at 8 a.m. to-day.
Included among the Hong Kong cargo are (in number of packages) :-Leather 24, shoes 79, grape juice 35, elect. apparatus 114, auto parts 41, autos 18, hardware.. 63, tyres 15 chocolate 29, provisions 41, medicines, etc. 81, Hour 30, motor cycles, malted milk 30, machinery 115, soap 50, dried foods 107, dried fruit 11, canned goods 8,809 lub, oil 90, butter 16, old newspapers 500, potatoes 50, apples 30, wire 1,278, cable 179, roofing 227, general cargo 1,018.-Total 10,333.
Among the passengers were:- Mr. Geo. W. Littlenales: bydrographic engineer of the U.S. Navy Dept., en Tuule to Washington after attending the Pan- Pacife Scientific Congress in Tokyo, as representative of the United States
Government.
Prof. F. A. F. C. Went: returning to Holland after attending the Inter national Botanic Convention in Japan sa
zent.
A Graceful and Profitable Exit. But to return to our, Brigadier." Prior to his departure he signified to the most influential gentry of the city his gracious pleasure to receive from them parting gifts of honorife tablets, congratulatory banners, etc., with which the Chinese as a rule, speed parting and popular officials. The polite suggestion was, of course, interpreted as a demand; present hearing being ex parte, Mia representative of the Dutch Govern and the miserable leaders had to request Brooks, of the firm of solicitors instruct Capt. Cheng, after sizing up his the people to dig still deeper into their ing him, would be prepared at the re- hearing to bring out all points involved visitor, told him in.forcible language that purses to satisfy the greed of this tyrant. if he renewed his unwelcome attentions. As a final stroke he ordered the Magis there would be a faneral in the family, trate to commandeer a hundred earts with The sovereign right of "face" being now their quota of animals from the neigh seriously infringed, our young bandit bourhood for the conveyance of his friend went home to plot revenge, and troops and their impedimenta. The bulk returned the same evening with a band of these have been retained by the of fellow cut-throata to attack Cheng and gallant Commander for his his men. However, the militia and Taminglu, only a few battered carts and vilagers were ready and gave them such skinny animals being permitted to return a warm reception that the bandits were
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PICTURESQUE JAPAN, LECTURE AT HELENA MAY INSTITUTE.
Mr. D. O. de Silva, F.E.G.S., F.R.S.A., lecture gived yesterday evening at tae helea alay Institute, took the audience through Japan. Many coloured slides were shown during the address.
Starting from Nagasaki Harbour, the lecturer took the audience to the Inland Sca. Coming to the famous Teru Gate of Miyajima, Mr. Silva said that Miya- jima is one of the "Scenie Trio " of Japan.
Passing through Kobe, the second most important commercial centre of Japan, the audience was shown'a beautiful view of the Nunobiki Waterfall.
Yokohama, the port with the largest foreign population in pre-earthquake days, was also thrown on the screen, Motomachi, the Bond Street of Yoko ba, gave the impression of being one
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of the busiest streets in the world.
Most of us.have heard of the flowers of "Dai Nippon," but it is impossible to conceive bow lovely they are, unless one has seen the cherry blossom in bloom. The lecturer presented a view of Uyeno Park in Tokyo, taken when the blossom was at its best.
Kamakura, only one hour away from Yokoham by motor car or by train, was the next place shown Here the great Daibutsu, a Buddha 50 feet in height and made of bronze, broods impassively. The eyes, of solid gold, are nearly four feet wide and the face is eight feet high The great image has sal serene in Kama- kura for five centuries, and is the only relic of the magnificent temple there; which was swept away by the tidal wave in 1953.
There is an old saying in Japan that one has not seen Japan without seeing Nikko." The whole of Nikko ia entrancing, particularly the noble avenue of cryptomeria lessing from Tokyo to the
to their owners.
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DISTINGUISHED PASSENGERS ON THE "S.S. "KHIVA."
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MAJOR-GENERAL WANLESS-
O'GOWAN.
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Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Russel: assistant
-Mr. Oscar Herf formerly-of-Heri and Frerbacks Co. of St. Louis-round-
in the event of the other side not appear-wharf manager of the Port of Singapore. ing. No point would be omitted.
His Lordship indicated that he agreed that this would be the best course if the tenant was not represented at the re-
hesring
THE M.C.L. FETE. PRIZES AND HAFFLÈS. The following are the results of the raffles and the prizes won in competitions held at the MLC.L. fete on Saturday:--
Chan
Belilio's Girls School Stu-Doll rafle, winning No. 134, Cheung Hang Naval and Military Stall:-Raffle, doll lamp, prize, Mrs. Newton..
the-world tour.
Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Whittemore: vice-
President of Herf and Frericks fo
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Parsons: vice- President of Atlantie Mutual Insurance Co. of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Fisher: rubber planter of Rawang, F.M.S.
Mrs. Katherine Brogan and Miss Katherine Casey: of the San Francisco School Dept.
Passengers From Hong Kong." Among passengers embarking here are Dr. Mrs. Chas. O Hansen, Mr. V. H. Smith, of the local office of the U.S. Shipping Board, returning to Manila, Eleut.-Comdr. "E. G. Harris, United Gold Fish Foad:-Gold a bowl räffle, States Navy, Mrs. M. 3. Moden, Mrs. winning No. 162.
R. J. Hall, Mr. Jas. J. Rafferty, Father Police, StallMen's ruffled: Prize Jesus Bart and Mrs G. Baker.
When the F. & O. s.8. Khiva arrived yesterday morning, among the passengers од board were
To-day the Admiral Oriental. liner Major-General and tickes 128, A. Wright (cardigan); prize Mrs. Wanless-O'Gowan, who are passed, ticket 65, Mrs. G. Aldbaster (8 pairs through the Colony, en route for the Paris socks); prize 3, ticket 160, Mr. In President Madison is due. from Manila, (cigarettes); prize 4, ticket, 235, J. In the sails for Seattle, rid Northern
parts to-morrow at & p.m. North.
Pravan (slippers); prize 5. ticket 20 D Yesterday the P. & O.
6.5. Khiva Major-General Wanless-O'Groan had Chellaram (silk golf stockings); prize di arrived with cargo, 2 bags of Straits a distinguished military career. joined the army in 1888 and saw service Prize 1, ticket 68, D. Webb. (child's second class passengers and two third ticket 100 (tie case), Ladies' raffics: mail, and 37 first class passengers, 30 in the South African War (severely wounded, despatches twice, Brevet Major, dress); prize 9, ticket 167, Col. Robert class passengers, Queen's Medal, Eve clasps) and also incr linen tea cloth) prize 3, ticket 58, the European War (despatches six times, Tai Chi Fan (child's dress); prize the following:-Major-General and Mrs. ticket 94, Mrs. T. Grimshaw (linen run C.B., CM.G., 4th Class Vladimer with Sworda, French Croix de ers); prize 3, ticket 10, Mrs. Middleton Guerre avec Palme, and Commander Smith (girls' jumper); prize 6, ticket 182. Belgian Order de la Couronne). As a Mrs. M. C. Kinley (band bag),
Rafe: Prize, dall'a Brigadier General he commanded their Gwendoline, won by Dorothy Deakin, 12th Brigade, and later as Major-General commanded the 31st Division from 1918 ticket No. 150.
to 1918...
Order of
SIR JAMES JAMIESON.
Sir James W. Jamieson, for many years H.Al's Consul-General at Canton, also arrived in the Colony from Home yesterday by the Khiva.
Sir James Jamieson left for Canton on the sa. Taishan early this morning. He is going to
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Among the passengers on board were Wanless-O'Cowan, Comdr. and Mrs. G. Cooke, Eng. Capt. and Mrs. E. Bartlett; Surgeon Lis. Cusack D. A. Newbery E. H. Rampling and R. Schofield; Pay D. H. James, Mr. and Mrs. Gilchrist, Lieut-Comdr. and Mrs. Thompson, Capt and Mr. and Mrs. Staples-Smith.
Kowloon Stall:-Tea cloth, ticket No. Close behind the Khiva is coming the
won by Mrs. Nelson.
Macedonia (P& O.), which ia due here. The Dinner service, Haori Coat and on Friday with a large number of pas Jewel Casket will be drawn, this week sengers returning from Home leave (the and winning numbers advertised.
Hong Kong list has already been pub- Ladies Ankle Competition:-1, Miss J.lished). This is proving a busy season Holyoak, pair of silk stockings, presented and the P. & O. vessels are all bringing by Mrs. Luard; 2, Mrs. Hills, one bottle back full complements of passengers. Yardley's perfume, presented by Mesar from Home. The following week will A. S. Watson & Co.
see the Halwa here, also with many pas- sangers for Hong Kong, and for the North. In fact the Malwa has a bigger list than either of the other two Macedonia brings the mail from Home via Suez (dated London, October 28th, letters and papers; and parcels of a week.
Clock Goll Competition (three beata): 1st, Col. Matthews; and, Mira Boylan-Smith; 3rd, Mrs. Sheldon. The prize in each case was two golf balls.
personal effects which he left at Shameen when he went on Home leave. Later, the date is not yet known, he will leave for the North to take up his new ap- pointment as Consul-General at Tientsin.
Yesterday afternoon Sir J. Jamieson ST. ANDREW'S YOUNG MEN'S earlier). The Christmas mail will at called on H.E. the Governor.
MACAO'S NEW GOVERNOR.
EARLY NEXT MONTHL
Sacred Shagim Shrine. The Mausoleur PASSING THROUGH HONG KONG of Ieyasu; the five-storied pagoda, and the wood carvings of the three monkeys, who do not hear, speak or see any evil, are most picturesque.
In Kyoto, the audience was taken to the Higashi-Henwanji, or Eastern Tem- ple, and the annual event of miyaka odori, or the Cherry Blossomt dance, was vividly portrayed.
The Geisha Girls of Japan were not left out by the lecturer, who said that like the Nauch girl of India, and the Sweet Sing. Bong girl of West China, they occu piad a prominent place in the life their
country.
At the conclusion of this interesting lecture the Hon. Sir Henry, Pollock, on behalf of the audience, wamily thanked -Mr. de Silva..
The new Governor of Macao, Senhor Tamagitini Barbosa, left Marseilles on November 6th, and is expected to arrive at Hong Kong, en route to Macao, on December 8th.
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SOCIAL EVENING AND FAREWELL PRESENTATION TO PRESIDENT.
rive toward the end of December, but some "posted, early at Home will be ar riving here in a week or so.
Another mail from Home, via Siberia, is due to-day, by the Chambord.
Other Dollar Line boats are also due this week.
The second, social meeting of the season of St. Andrew's Young Men's Club, Kowloon, is to be held on Friday even- ing at St. Andrew's Church Hall, comed much time and energy in con- nection with the activities of the Club, mencing at 8.307
The programme, drawn up by the and during his tenure of office he has Social Committee, promises to prove it won the highest esteem and affection of tractive, and will comprise songs and every member, all of whom much regret instrumental items by well known local his departure. artistes, and there will also be parlour games, etc.
His Excellency is accompanied by Dr,
During the evening a farewell presenta Pereira de Magalhaes, Becretary-Gen eral; Major Bento de Franca, Chief of tion will be made to the Rev. G. E. Military Services: Mr. Tito Poistes, Arrowsmith, President of the Club, who Chief of the Cabinet Department; is shortly vacating his post as assistant Captain Abreu, Aide-de-Camp to the clergyman at St. Andrew's Church, on Governor, Vasconcelos Raposa Bub the completion of his term of service, and Director of the Treasury Infantry Major is-learing the Colony for Home Joel Vieira and First Naval Lieut. Artur On succeeding Mr. A. W. Biackwell Carmenn and Capt. Frederico Tamagini (the founder). Mr. Arrowsmith devet
(Continued on next Column). Barbosa.
As an efficient ventriloquist and an ex- pert amateur conjuror, he has provided numerous entertaining items at the win. ter socials held by the Club.
Members of the Club and their friends are requested to keep Friday evening open, so as to give the Rev. Arrowsmith a betting farewell."
Tickets of admission can be obtained at the door, from members of the Club, or from Mr. F. N. Doudha, the Secretary.
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