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||[ORDERS BY" LT.-COL. 1. Q. BIRDS DIS101, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT. ]
No. 269. 1-Casuala."
Part II. Musketry Course will be fred at Stonecutters Range on Sunday, January 30th, 1997.
This is the last opportunity for members of the Corps who have not yet complated Part II. to attend,
Range Officer: 9/Lieut. M. G.
Noll. 14
Launch will leave Murray Pier am, and call at Kowloon Pier at 9.10a.m.
THE ANKUOCHUN "ARMY.'"'
IMPORTANT RUSSIAN
SECTION.
POLICE PATROLS COMPLETE WITH EXECUTIONERS.
has apparently succeeded in holding The Ankuochun force in Kiangmı
up the advance of the Cantonese. Judging from photographs in "a Shanghai contemporary and counts of eye witness. They are a
Dress Uniform or mufti op. ne body of men fully armed and tional, but rilles, bayonet, pouches, equipped, and their uniform P braces and belts must be taken spears both better and more care the whole Part II Course must be fully kept than that of the Southern Ared in drill order, whether over uniform or mufti.
Arms: Must be drawn from Corps Headquarters on Friday, January 28th, between 9 3.m, and 13 noon, or 2 and 4 p.m., or 5 and 8 p.n, and on Saturday, January Seth, between 9 a.m. and p.m.
2.-Field Day.
Sunday, February 13th, 1997. A Field Day will be held in the neighbourhood of Fanling on San day, February 13th, 1997. Full details will be published later. This will count as one day in camp for those who have been unable to com- plete the requisite four days.
troops.
fately, they are not in satisfactory- harmony simply because of the unilateral treaties between them; sad we feel no antipathy against Japanese other than this. As to the Manchuria-Mongolian question, which is an outstanding question ci grave importance between the two countries, we understand Japan's position in that territory fully, dad' we hope to actele this matter at a factory to both sides diplomatic convention which is satis
Hankow Mob Out 'Of Hand” · Restoration' of concessions and abolition of extraterritoriality, 1 would like to repeat, are the funda Government, and we will do our mental principles of the Nationalist best for the attainment of that object. We we have no intention at all to repeat the January 3rd in cident in the British Concession at Hankow in any other place. Wa desire to restare foreign Cances- ops, when the opportunity is ripe, through diplomatic
procedure peace.
Fighting side by side with the Chinese is a White Russian legion which is constiered the most de- pendable body of the Aakuochun fores. These White Russians, who
ese comrade, are mercenary as to the incident in the British get on excellently with their Chi- fully, avoiding resort to violence. band recruited from refugees from Concession, to speak the truth, the Soviet Russia who have accepted Nationalist Government did not Chinese, citizenship and are enemies anticipate the situation would of Communism. Many of the that extent, and was only, pushed Medical Officers of the Northern so far by the miasmatic fores of army's Red Cross service are mem-circumstances then prevailing. I bers of this band. Those of them hope, therefore, you foreigners do who have been unfortunate enough not take it a precedent which will to fall into the hands of the Can be followed in any other foreign tanese have been treated, it is Concession. alleged, with great brutality, being tortured and beheaded.
Labour Troubles.
"As you know, disputes of capi talists and labour are arising cease-, labourers being released from the lessly. It is quite natural on the.
3-Annual Inspection. Tuesday, February 22nd, 1327, The General Officer Commanding,
Modern Methods of Warfare." South China Command, will inspect The Ankuochun force is well or the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence ganised and equipped, they have terps on Tuesday, February Sad, copied the Stokes trench mottar pression of the old system, and 1997, on Murray Parade ground. which hurts a shell from 100 to 1,800 of unions by the Nationalist Govern being given the right of formation Every member of the Corps (Reyards and plays an important partment. Consequently, we do not find serve Company included) is requiria their artillery service. "They are it advisable to el to attend. Further details will also provided with an up to date troubles by force. It is true that control laboar be issued later.
air service, and their trenches are the Nationalist Government Members are reminded that at huilt after the latest pattern in not been able to carry out complete tendzace at the above inspection is zigzags as a protection against en-control over the irregular activities one of the qualifications for filading fire, efficiency.
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of the laboureis, for it. devotes it- Misery at Ton-Combattants. self to the military and diplomatic On the wake of the troops are questions with which the Govern the Military Police whose work itent is confronted.
4.-Artillery Company. City and Taikoo Sections will parade at Volunteer Headquarters is to re-establish law and order and "The Nationalist Government is at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, February they are, not inappropriately, well well aware of the dangerous situa 1st, 1997.
sapplied with execution swords!tion which needs quick remedy, and Subject: Lecture will be given by One man carries a yellow board the has now decided to settle disputes Ligut. G. H. Sloane-Stanley, R.Abuchow from the military com of capital and labour by commis- Transport for Taikoo Sectionmander which invests the patrol sion consisting of representatives of will be at Taikoo Dock, East Gate, with the power of life and death. capitalists and workmen. In case the Commission fails, the Nation- at 4.45 p.m. on Tuesday, February Despite all these outward signs alist Government will settle the 1st, 1997.
of a well organised force, the army trouble. seems to be indifferent to the misery it leaves behind' it.". No:
arrange ments are, made for, the evacuation of non-combattants, and the con- stant stream of refugees from the war area is a pathetic sight: old men and womenphased children and disarmed are seeking safety and help in, foreign conces sion if they can reach them.
5.-Engineer Company. Field, Signal and Lights Sections will parade at Volunteer Head- quarters at 5.30 p.m. on Monday, January 31st, 1987. ---
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Subject: Squad drill with armis. Dress: Multí.
6.--Mounted Infantry Company. All those who have not yet fired Part II. Musketry Course must
"As to the British Concession at Hankew, I do not think it is wise for Britain to resort to arms, which might be successful for the time being, but the subsequent influence of such an action will not be good."
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CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
JANUARY 27TH, 1927, E. Baki,IUS. nom.
Duy London...Alő nom. Chartered Bank...21 m Marcantals Hank, A&B...23% nom.
10. P.&O. Bank
B East Asia
buy.
Caiiton insurance...................$650 vay, China Underwriters
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North China ine. w... 11. 145 nam Urion Infurice
ake a point of attending at Stone. NATIONALIST MINISTER ON ARMISTICE TILL THE SPRING taze inspfano Mex. $53' no.
cutters Range on Sunday, January 30th.
~* 7.—Armoured Car Company
All those who have not yet fired Part II. Musketry Course for this season must make a point of attend. ingat Stonegutters Range on Sun- day, January 30th, 1927.
HANKOW INCIDENTS.
NOT TO BE TAKEN AS
'PRECEDENT.”
INTERVIEW WITH JAPANESE 'NEWS. AGENCY.
I
The Kuominchan were recently reported to have advanced eastward from Shensi as far as Mien Chi’h,
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and to be threatening Loyang, says a Peking, and Tientsin Times cor- respondent. I have just made the journey from Sianfu to Shanebow, There will be parade for all mem-
travelling through the lines of both bers of the Company at Volunteer
Kuominchun and Honan armies, and Headquarters on Monday, January In an interview at Hankow, on
can assure you that on January 1st 31st, at 5.30 pm. In view of the January 19th, with a representative the Kuominchun outposts were no near approach of the General's in- of the Toho News Agency, Mr. Sua further advanced than Wen Hsiang spection it is important that there F, Communicationa, Minister of the Hsien, which is 100 li east of T'ung- should be a large attendance at this Nationalist Government, stated:--
kwan and 130 li west of Shanchow. parade and at which there will be International friendly relations
A stretch of 30 i separated the instruction in Arms Drill followed are, I believe, created only through Tsang (25 li west of Ling Pao) we Tronoh Mines
cpposing armies, for at by shooting on the Miniature international intercourse led by the came upon the advanced posts of Gral Caspians Rango at Corps Headquarters. spirit of matiality and equality, the Honar troops under Chiang H.K.& K. Wharts Slug bay, 111 sel
N.C.O.'s will see that their sec- and the reason why the Nationalist Chin Kung tions attend both the musketry Government is keeping friendly
H.K. & W. Docks..........bay. course and this special parade. relations with Soviet Russia les in In the courte of conversations w
Hatela.
nom
BOUL
11, 145 nòm.
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is, ive nom.
8.-Infantry Company.
this direction. The Nationalist with officers of both armies we New bugineeringe... 8.
Bouke Parade at Volunteer Headquar (overnment, therefore, is pleased were informed that an armistice B.K
had been arranged, and both sides ters on Tuesday, February 1st, 1997 to join hands with any country had agreed to' remain where theron Kong Realtysnum
at 5.30 p.m.
No. 1 Platoon: Lewis Gun Ele- mentary Handling under L/Sgt. S. Jarvis, M.C.
No. 2 Platoon: Arms and Squad drill for those detailed under Bgt V. C. Branson, M.C.
Lewis Gun Sections: Elementary Handling under Section Comman- Hemainder for signalling dera.
cluas,
On Tuesday, February 8th. at 5:30 p.10.
No. 1-Platoon: Signalling at Volunteer Headquarters for those detailed.
No. 2 Platoon at Kennedy Road Kango under Lieut E. J. R Mitchell.
Lewis Gun firing and clementary handling Arms and Squad drill for those detailed under. Sergt.
C. Branson, M.C.
.
No. 3 and 4 Platoons at Minja- ture Bange under 2/Lieut. R. R. Davica, M.C., M,M,
9.-Strength.
The following recruits are taken on the strength and posted, as
under
which seeks equal intercourse.
Landa
Territoriale
were for the winter, pending big H operations in the Spring So far Humphreys states. 1* * as one could see there was every indication of a temporary suspen-
Frince's Bailang.........1999 nom. Виты
поп
Sino-Japanese, Relations... Japan and China, judging from their economic. geographical, and racial relations, are in such a posision of hostilities and the general wo Costaus eile. 9 sel. tion that they cannot be estranged impression was, that no fighting Orientals
.The. 끄어 easily. But, at-present, unfortan would take place until the Spring.
hua Coutons (old)... Tu. 54 nom (new).....Tim. 27 num. China
1.9.bay. HK, Tramvay bay, Peak Trama (vid)$15 bay.
Lo.
10,--Leave,
Capt. 8.3. Urdain, M.C., re- joined from leave on January 24th, 127
The following are granted leave of absence from the Corpat
No 804 Tte. J Chod, AC. Co., from January 24, 1927, to January 23x3, 1023,
No 650 Sgt. L. P. Ralph, No. 1 Platoon, from March 1st, 1997, to February 28th, 1998.
11.-Resignations.
The following are permitted to resign from the Corps*
No. 481 Pte. I. W, Shewan, AC,. Co., from January 24th, 1927, an leaving the Colony,
No. B81 Pte. E. J. Ainslie, Re-
No. 1106 Pt W. Wooding surve Co. as from January 24th, Armoured Car Co., dated January, 1927, on medical”grounds.. 25th, 1927.
12-Harkeman.. No. 1100 Pte. H. E. Ort, No. 1
The undermentioned have quali- Platoon, dated January 26th, 1927.fied as Markamen and are entitled
No. 1107 Pte. 8. A. Gregory, Nato wear the badge for one year
Platoon, dated January 26th,
107
No. 1109. Pto. H. A. Figueiredo, No. 4 Platoon, dated January 25th, 1927.
10. 2109 Pte. Dr. A. Montalto, No. 4 Platoon, dated January 25th,
1927.
No. 1110 Pte: A. A. Barros. No, 4 Platoon, dated January 28th, 1027.
(Continued on next Column).
Dovey, A.C.
No. 43 Pte. E Co., 03 points.
No. 464 Pte. V. F. C. Jarrett, Beserve Co., 1 points
No. 64 Bergt. F. Cullen, A.C.
points.
Co 80201 P., C. Morgan, En
No.
gincer. Co., 60 points.
GI. H. Bell, Capt.,
Adjutant, E.K.V.D.C. Hong Kong, January 28th, 1927.
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