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TRUCE TO
FIGHTING.
ARMED SQUADS · BEING. DISBANDED.
WORKERS CONFERENCE WANT. $13,200 'COM- PENSATION.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 22nd, 1927.
CANTON COMMENT. "GANG ROBBERY.
BRITISH UNNECESSARILY
FRIGHTENED.
"EXAGGERATED REPORTS" OF
HANKOW INCIDENT..
"EVACUATION OF THE CON- CESSION UNNECESSARY."
The following communique ban] been received from the Canton In- General Ohion Ta Chum, the formation Bureau regarding the Canton Garrison Commissioner, by events in Hankow. It is a well stationing troops along the Canton-written, vigorous document but in Samahui railway, has been able to not convincing. It is incredible
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prevent further conflicts between that practical British commercial the "Red" and the anti-Red elements in the labour party. It is understood that the "Reds" have decided to disband their fighting aquads or armed pickets for the time being but the Workers' Con- ference is saking for $13,200 a compensation an account of their comrades who have been killed in ponsideration for ending the con- fict Negotiation for peace are in
· progress.
men should have closed their busi- nesses and faced considerable low except under dire necessity. Nor is it possible to believe that- the women and children would have been seat away at a moment's notice, without the slightest pre- paration being mady for their ac commodation elsewhere, if Hankow was as calm and peaceful as it is represented to be. No mention is made of the murderous attack on
CHIEF JUSTICE'S STERN
WARNING.
ASSAULT ON VILLAQE
ELDER'S “WIFE.
SEVEN YEARS' HARD LABOUR.
Strong comment, was passed by the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan) at the Criminal Sessions yesterday afternoon regarding the far too many robberies carried out in the Colony by gangs of men, and said that he proposed to punish severely anyune convicted of such offences. It he personally could not stop these crimes from being committed, he could at least make those convicted realise the serious
nesa of the offence.
THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.
A SUCCESSFUL DINNER - DANCES
HON, MR. D. G. „M. BERNARD'S SPEECH.
WHAT THE ASSOCIATION
DOING.
IS
That the decision made some time
age by the Hong Kong Automobile Association to hold a dinner dance was a popular one, was very satis fastorily proved by the large com pany which assembled at the Roof Garden of the Hong Kong Hotel last night.
The affair was a very happy one, and was designed to be the in auguration of an antialement.... The case under consideration was
The Roof Garden, es usual pro- the one in which six Chinese were rided just the right atmosphere. charged with robbery at the house It all looked very delightful with of a village elder at Tai Hang shaded and coloured lights, and the village, New Territories There menu was in accordance with the
also charges of receiving establishment's traditions
The stolen goods.
programme of dance made by the Hong Kong Hotel Orchestra, need- less to say, comprised the latest and most popular dance numbers.
were
Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith appeared for the Crown, and prisoners were unrepresented legally.
Yesterday morning all the-pri-
CORRESPONDENCE.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONG KONG BAILY PERK"]
Bin,—I desire to express my deep gratitude to the antire British Press for the whole-hearted support they have given to the cause of necessitous ex-Service men, their dependents, sad the widows and erphane of the fallen, in connection with Poppy Day. The many re
quests I have had to make for editorial co-operation in making known the urgent needs of these for whom I appeat have been met in a most generous manner, and in every respect the Freas has odce more established beyond challenge its proud right to be deemed the best friend of a deserving cause. Believe me.-Yours very truly, HAIG, F.M.
London, Dec. 22nd, 1928.
SHOULD WOMAN BE IN
BUSINESS?"
INTERESTING DEBATE AT
A "TOWN COUNCIL "
ARRANGED.
The Central Executive Committer the British marines. Nor is there soners made statements from the Bernard (Presidens of the Associa Career" was debated on Thursday |
witness bar and put forward their
atolen goods each prisoner made defence. With regard to receiving
a statements as to how he came by the things found on him. One said be had been given an article of jewellery by his employer to pawn. The fourth prisoner said that eigners in China of the Hankow in-nyone who had been beaten by iron
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The communiqud reads:-
"CANTON, January 90th. The world's prese last week was
of the Kuomintang, with its bead word regarding the recent ex office at Nanchang, has asked the cess of the mobs at Foochow and Canton local administration for an Amoy. explanation of the several measures unfavourable to the workers' move ment which have recently been taken. The Commissioner of Civil Affairs at Canton has given an incident. direct reply, saying that all labour disputes will be subject to arbitra tion in the future. Mr. Chaa Fa
fooded with the versions of the for-
hars, as he declared he had been
thing. He denied being concerned by the police, would confess any
with the affair..
Comparatively little was printed concerning the nationalist point of view. The Canton Information The fifth man asked that his
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There was a company of about 140 present. The Hon. Mr. D. G. M
Should Girls Choose a Business tion), the Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell
dent of Police), Commander Harttive made such a strong opening (Hon. Secretary), the Hon. Mr. E night by the YMCA Literary and b. C. Wolfe (Captain. Superinten-
Debating Society.
Mr. E. R. Price for the affirms ford, and members of the Come that he left his opponents with very mittee of the Association were to material to work on, answer among those present.
ing their arguments before they had had time to expound them.
:
Prezident's Speech. D. G. 1. Bernard submitted a toast During the evening the Hon. Mr. to the Guests."
Na
In an interesting speech he said:
words about the Hong Kong Auto Before proposing the toast of Our Guests
I should ilke to any a few
mobile Association.
Mr. Price, pointed out the many Mr. J. B. Trepor, who supported spheres of life" for which women were particularly suited and said
had a great influence on her method that a business training undoubtedly fitted a woman for married life and of bringing up her children. This is the first social event that
- The Opposition. the Association has organised and
Mr. P. Sanda, opposing contend. very encouraging. I hope it willed that the business woman had be possible for us to get up some confessed that he was weared stiff invaded man's holy of holies and thing of this kind every year."
How often we hear the query found himself continually thwarted of the modern girl Man today
Mu, Commissioner of Labour and Bureau wishes to make the follow- character be investigated, as to the support that has been given is
ing points clear:
whether he was a good or bad man, and the sixth prisoner made the same plea."
Agriculture in Canton, is resigning.
The extremista elements in Cade ton, have been greatly displeased Chen, the control of the British It was pointed out that in theirWhat is the good of the Associa by woman. She was everywhere, in
the last few days. The local authorities have not only stopped "Boteral anti-imperialist demonstrs
tions but have also acted as hosts at dinner to the Consular body at Shameen. That is not appreciated. The extremists are now arranging for further mass meetings and, when questioned the other day, they informed the authorities that they were preparing welcome gatherings in honour of Mai Bun Fo, who is returning from Wuchang
Statements from many public 'organisations at Amoy received at Canton deny that they are expour aging anti-foreign agitations.
MISSION
ALL QUIET IN FOOCHOW.
•POLICE WISH
WORKERS TO RETURN
AN APPEAL FOR CLOTHES.
A British girl who has been in- directly associated with mission work in Foochow arrived in the Colony yesterday, and states that
First-As frequently stated by the Foreign Minister, Mr. Eugene
Concession at Hankow was taken 25 accessary measure to maintain peace and order. There is no foundation for the accusation that the incident, was engineered by the Government for the purpose of taking the concession. An Ameri- can who was in Hankow during the entirely incident states:-
statements to the police when first charged the prisoners had all admitted being in company with a gang of men on the night in ques- failed them and they stood back tion. Others had said their heart One or two had said they had kept guard.
Judge Sums Up.
4
coum
tion anyway Well, in reply to that it must be remembered in the his club, in his office and had now first place that an organisation to even invaded his barbera All these care for the interests of motorists things were the resale of women trien In England we have the A.A.1. is found necessary in
being allowed to enter business and R.AO., probably well known to
Eve A Fruit Bellaż," Mr. A. Howell created amusement all of you There are also organisa-when he pointed out that even Eve tions in Australia, New Zealand, was in business. In the fruit busi are affiliated to all these and mem South Africa and Rhodesia. We ness. bera going to England may take a better of introduction to the or. ganizations I have riamed and ob tain considerable assistance from them.
Friendly Terms With Police.
Much had been mid about the two million surplus women in England. It was a fact however that in 1907 there were 1,203,123 surplus women and even in 1871 there was almost
million.
considerable length. He said that The Chief Justice summed up at
the men were charged on four. The foreign community should counts. Each charge dealt with the
same facts from different aspects." be eternally grateful for the His Lordship then proceeded to prompt and effective measure direct the jury on points of law taken by the Nationalist Govern and detailed the evidence given. ment in meeting, an extremely He referred to the statements pri-
A Town Council. difficult situation. Had the soners, had made to the police, and
I am glad to say we are on very At the conclusion of the debate, British marines used machine colamented that it was for the jury.
friendly terme with the Police, Mr. T. V. Harmon said that guns there would have been ari to decide as to which story they Forrestry Department. (Applause ranged with Mayor and Councillors
Public Works Department other massacre. The effect would would believe. The prisoners all and laughter.) From all of these to be chosen from members Seats and "Town Council" had been ar have been felt throughout China. declared they had made confessiona The position of foreigners here because they had been beaten with we received the most courtesy would be contested and a canvass- would have been intolerable, an iron bar by Chinese detectives, and any suggestions we have to put ing campaign allowed during cer- perhaps untenable. Instead rea- The police officers had emphatically or the protection of the pubbe ze the Council meeting. Candidates forward for the benefit of motorista tam days preceding the holding of son prevailed. The Nationalist denied this. Government sent two of its After retiring, the jury returned ceive the most careful considers would be allowed to draw up state officials to the scene. When these unanimous verdict o" guilty."
tion, and when found practical are meats of their policy and declaim officials addressed the people the
carried out. The Secretary will their views at any time during that crowd scattered and dispersed
always welcome any suggestions period. When next day it became plain
His Lordship before passing sen- that members may desire to put The candidates will be Progres- that crowds would gather again, been found guilty after a very ciation does along these lines may
tenca said to prisoners: You have forward. The work that the Assosives, Moderates and Socialista. the Nationalist Government did a
patient hearing, and in spite of the not be patent to the casual observer February
The election will take place in. wise thing, intervened-after con- sultation with the British Autho very ingenious defence you pat up, but nevertheless a great deal has rities and took over the mainten the jury. The offence is a
I fully agree with the verdict of been and is being done to improve ance of peace in the British Con- serious one, and it was a most
a very conditions for motorista. cession. Within forty-eight Sours
cowardly thing for a large number from the beginning of possible
of men to 80 into & house where trouble, complete peace was a solitary woman was and proceed to rob her. This offence of robbery by a large number of men is still have said more than once that I much too common in the Colony. I propose to punish severely anyone convicted of such offences. I can-
stored.' Second: The factor of selection played a large part in the nature of the news reports broadcasted by foreign agencies and correspondents last week. Only one side was told there have been no disturbances and that this was grossly exng
Everything was quiet when she axil-alist circles, an opinion now being
corroborated by evidence from Han-—
A Berious Offence.
Benefits Of The Association. Turning now to the benefits the Association confera on Members which are readily apparent
Members may obtain a 10, per premium from local Companies--in cent. reduction in their insurance respect of motor vehicles only of course.
The Flying Squad. At this point the President, re- ferred again to the question of legal advice, and remarked that on one -occasion he was motoring up to the Peak when, near Magazine Gap, better be described as "a
this thing. came along. It might *** Fiery dragon, It went alithering past for a long time, until it came to Pany who had met it, would re- Mount Kellet. Those of the Com
since the Mission Workers left. gerated is the opinion of nation- sentence you each to seven years procesmiter num'the Association | occasion there appeared to bo at]
ed from the Port. As a matter of fact the people generally are asking that the Fathers and the Sisters should return, but they have no in- tention of doing this for the tim being Father Donald was left in Foochow to guard as far as possible Mission property and the work which bad to be forsaken so bur- riedly will not be taken up again until he reports that such a course is advisable."
kow. The evacuation of Hankow was entirely unnecessary. A report by a foreigner immediately after the evacuation states:--
measures are taken on Shameen
haa
thieves.
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make the people convicted realise may consult our lawyers and ascer not stop such offences, but I can For a nominal fee of $1 n member the seriousness of their crime. Itain whether he has a case worth cognise this thing as the Police with or not w Flying Squad. On that particular imprisonment with hard labour. For
arranged with technical ex-least one weak fink in the chain. pert for advice; 'to' "given in.re-Going around a curve, one of these Shanghai. Such accounts are ob gard to any mechanical trouble links wavered hit his (the speak viously coloured by the imagine there may be.
er's) car and knocked some paint Lately owing to the many com- off. The look that he was given seeing" ne perded together plaints of petty thefts from cars looked as he (Mr. Bernard) was fleeing women, herded together parked without an attendant, the in the wrong. for three days on a steamer without association has stationed a uniform. It was then," said the Presi The British are mad. They word from their husbands. Evidence ed patrol near the Ferry at Kow dent, that it felt very gratifying talk about tension and danger. I
of the exaggeration, of rumours and go about the City, British Cen- the effect on foreigners in China isoon and also at the City Hall in to know that one could get legal
whose care members may leave advice through the Association." cession and all, and to-day I went on in Canton where precautionary their cars and feel no anxiety from
Concluding, Mr. Bernard said: "I | into the Chinese city in a rieksha and warnings, given by Consuls to what might be termed sneak want to show that this is a live
one paid the slightest attention sationals anticipating difficulty
organization and both deserves and to me. To judge by the actions
Registration Bureau. and words of the British here, unnecessary. The City is perfectly
the City. Precautions are entirely.
needs the support of all motorists. A little while ago our very ener-The more members, we have, the one would think the mere sight quiet. Nevertheless the report of getia Secretary. Kr..psdell, start, more funds there will be at our of "foreigner on the streets is a signal for not. It is pure non-apprehension on Shameen and the ed a Motor Drivers Registration disposal and the more we can do
of riot was wired by all Bureau If members desiring chauf- possibility sanse, this frenzy of lear in foreign correspondents. fents will apply to him they will be Hankow. British men are herded Fourth-The haste in the avaput in touch with chauffeurs who together in the A.P.C. building; cuation of Hankow is looked upon are good drivers and have good for what reason Heaven slone by Nationalist circles as an attempt police records, and moreover whose of the British to exaggerate the demands in the matter of wages are Third: The reports of the con- danger in Bankow and to create reasonable. The Bureauthor belongings. Clothes suitable for the ditions in Hankow are further ability of the Nationalist Govern is to be hoped that members will the impression of chass and the in oughly deserving of support and it male members of the Missions exaggerated by accounts of roment to maintain control, for the take advantage of the opportunity should be sent to the Spanish Pro-fugees" given to eager newspaper.purpose of securing the joint this afforded of getting competent suration; clothes for the Bistors to men awaiting refugee ships in action of the Powers in intervention and satisfactory driven who will
20. China-Canton Information not be guilty of heavy squeeze. the French Carvent.
(Continued on next Column), Bureau:
(Continued on next Column),
An appeal is being issued locally for clothes for those who had to Icave Foochow without any of their
knows."
for
Iczbers." Mr. Bernard then submitted the toast to the "Guests.”
The Reply. Commander Hartford, in reply said he had been in Hong Kong off and on since 1910. He had watched motoring in the Colony. On behalf with great interest the growth of of the guests he thanked the Secre taries, both past and present, for their hard work in helping to bring the Association to its present efficient, state,
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