RAISING FUNDS.
HOUSE TO HOUSE COLLECTION.
'THE ATTEMPT TO GET RID OF THE STRIKERS.
FARMING OUT OPIUM MONOPOLY.
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RED UNIONS RAIDED.
MANY ARRESTS AT CANTON.
ARMED RESISTANCE
OFFERED.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
The conflict between the Chung [FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT] Kung Wui (Central Labour Union) and the Kung Yen Toi Pui Wai (Workers' Delegate Conference) in Canton came to a climax yesterday morning, when nearly all the im portant labour unious affiliated to the latter, numbering more than 5 were raided, the Police taking into custody some 160 alleged
Reds
It is understood that the em "ployees of the Chinese Customs at Canton are unlikely to take any nction in the present anti-Japanese noverunt. Efforts have been and ly the Auti-dajana-Borealt-Con
CHINESE CINÉMA
DEAL.
CURIOUS SUMMARY COURT CASE.
ALLEGATIONS OF FORGERY.
A defence that the contract sued 4UOT hears forged signatures is being put up in a case which open ed at the Summary Court yester day afternoon, before Mr. P. Jacks (noting Puisne Judge).
Ng Shui Fat, a building contrae. tor to Messrs. Trollope and Calls, Far East, Ltd., who carried out the. building of the new Fire Station uiding and the Femosula Hotel. Kowloon, claims from Tam Fung
VOLUNTEERS SUMMONED.
FOR FAILING TO PAY FINES.
THE QUESTION OF RESIGNATION,
FOR THE SERVICES.
Y.M.O.A. ENTERTAINMENTS.
PROGRAMME FOR REMAINDER OF WEEK,
The Servicemen in the Colony are being well entered for this week.
On Tuesday night, in addition to the impromptur concert held at the "Cheer O" Y.M.C.A., Chater
Failure to pay fines imposed upon them by the Commandant of the Corps resulted in four members of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corp being summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Central Road, there was an excellent, cnter- Magistracy yesterday morning. The Lainment at the "Better "Ole" finus of $25 were imposed for in-.M.C, A., Peking Road, Kowloon, efficiency during the training season this concert proving one of the best : of 1926-27.
that has been given on that side of the water.
The Adjutant, Major R. A. Wolfe, Murray, appeared to proseente. On summons was "withdrawn as "the line was paid Mr. A. C. Howell,
mmittee in Chapion to proemra te and capturing more than 100 wet | Shok, a local Chinese, the sum of of Mesars. Wm. Powell, Ltd., was
co-operation of the Customs Service through the Chinese staff to single!
out Japanese, or in the Cantonese term, low-grade" goods, but so far these efforts have been usuceess: Ful.
prons.
For the last two years, during thefied regime in Canton, the Workers" Delegate Conference form od the moat influential civilian Chinese merchants are now organization within the Komin asking that they should be given tang, and dominated the Canton until July 15th to clear their stock labour movement, persecuting the of "low"fade" goods. They will Central Labour Union. Then came either store the Japanese goods in the conflict between Hankow and godowns or forward them, to the Nanking. Taking advantage of this less agitatel towns in the interior struggle within the Kuomintang, the for disposal Chinese merchants Central Labour Union recently re- have their own ways of solving presented to the Nanking Authori- problems arising out of frequent ties that the Workers' Delegate boycotta and they are not very Conference werd allReds." In gravely concerned over this latest consequence the Nanking Authori anovement. Their own organizations ties ordered the proscription of the have been represented at all the Workers' Delegate Conference and "anti-Japanese" meetings and it other alleged "Red" agencies in is scarcely likely they would have | Canton, taken this line if they thought their trade was going to be seriously dis.
furbed.
The departmental and foreign goods stores in Canton have cut down, their imports of Japanese goods and have assured the workers aard students that they will refrain from handling articles of Japanese origin. Chinese firms in Hong Kong are forwarding no Japattiese goods for Chaton. They is, however, still demand for Japanes marine products and some of the small shops wani supplies of
j
The programme arranged by Mra. W. T. Southern, was a capital one, and well varied. There was 0 "impneity house," and every item among those summonerd, but he was vociferously applaused. The failed to appear. Mr. Lindsell in Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern, C.M.G., structed the Court sergeant to warn and Mr. Southorn were al
him that unless he appears in Court those present, on Wednesday next, a warrant will be issued for his arrest.
$1,000, which plaintiff says that he paid to defendant in respect to the leasing of a cinema "theatre Hunghom. Plaintiff now asky for this money back on the ground that the consideration for which he paid the money failed.
Mr. C. A. S. fúss appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. D. McCallum was for the defendant.
At the outset of the hearing, Mr. Russ stated that the evidence of one witness was taken on commis sion before His Lordship and this witness had now left the Colony.
Mr. Ruas added that in view of the fact that the defence alleged that certain signatures on a docu- inent were forged he proposed call ing an expert in handwriting to
Plaintiff was called, and in the course of bis evidence said that on
among
The band of the 1st Cameronians, under the baton of Mr. Hörnes E. The next man called was Mr. H. Dowell, L.R.A.M., contributed part Rose, of the P.W.D. He said of the programme, giving excepts that knowing he would not be able from Sullivan's operas, and also to put in the required number of playing "Lilac Time," The attendances owing to pressure of Gathering of the. Clans," "Rose work, he had sent in two upplica. tions for leave to resign.
Mario and their popular "Hunt- Wolfe-Murray said that he had no
Majoring Scene," record of such applications having sible for some pleasing diversions,
been received.
Mr. Rose added that he had sent in the two applications for leave to resign at the beginning of the last training season. He also understood that his term of service expired in December Inst.
Three Years' Service,
servire -1 signed for three years.
Mr. Lindsell: What period of
Mr. R. Sutherland was respon
while Mr. H. E. Gardner's songs were also much appreciated. There was Guzman and Mr. Gardner, Mr. J. Barrow's songs were also enjoyed., Miss L. Tollan's Highland Fling was warmly applauded, and it) might be mentioned that Miss Tollan filled the breach caused by the inability of one well known en-
JE duet by Mme. Consuelo
Mr. Lindsell: What, you signedtertainer to appear, and Miss Betty For the Volunteers for three years, Is that the proper period.
This low against opponents of the present regime and of there evidence. This witness was an Central Labour Union has been Woo and Nash and had not seen interpreter in the office of Messrs. more or less expected for several the document in question, neither days but the raid on the alleged
had he had any communication. pro-lankow unions did not actually
with him (Mr. Huss). take place, however, until yesterday morning, when Canton was for a time pinced under martial law.
Major Woife Murray replied that During the searets of the raidedApril 23rd he went with a friend the defendant did sign for three premises all traflio' was held up for to see the defendant with a view years but that did not entitle im considerable time and a number to leasing the Mer Chu Cinews to retire automatically at the end of the pickets offered armed resist Theatre at Hunghom. Defendant of the three years unless he wrote informed him that the cinema usiin an application to be allowed to ness at this theatre was flourishing do. A man's original oath was for Workers Delegate Conference, that and said that the man who had three years. of the Canton-llong Kong Strike previously leased it had got on very The
Committee was deak with" and, a number of Hankow supporters arrested.
Japanese articles for which there is
astrady market in Canton.
prices of these goods have risen by
about 15 per cent. ·
The General Chamber of Com meree in Canton have been saulted
ence.
Besides the headquarters of the
GOVERNMENT'S STATE- MENT.
well indeed.
Pestonji gave a Spanish dance, and another offering entitled "Jazz.”- The accompanists were Mrs. K.- Pestonji, Miss V. Jefford and Mr. G. Grimble.
At the conclusion, Mr. J. H. Hunt thanked those who had taken part, and also said how greally they appreciated the interest taken by Mrs. Soutboru in arranging the entertainment.
Mr. Lindsell: It still binds him Plaintiff deposited until he applies to resign?-Until
The Hon. Mr. Southern, return- $100 and later received a receipt his application has been sanctioning thanks for what had been saizi, for the payment of $1,200, which ed.
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on behalf of his wife, emphasised their realisation of the hard work which the entertainers had put in, and to them all, from the very youngest to the oldest, he expressed Mr. Lindsell You tell me that a hearty thanks. volunteer originally signs for three REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. years. At the end of that time if Plaintiff tried a good Chinese he wishes to resign and writes in-whist drive at the "Cheer O" Last evening there was a pleasant| picture, and on the first day col-dicating his intention you cannot Y.M.C.A., and to-night there is au Tected $10.50, the second day $17.40, prevent him.-Unless there is some- the third day 811.00, and on the thing against him. Until he has
he paid on signing the agreement M Lindsell: Dutionnnot
to take ever the Cinema on lease. compel him to serve after three Plaintiff said that he paid, the years if he applies to resign.-Ile money on condition that he had a need not be allowed to resign. four days, trial having been tolů. that the cinema profits amounted to $200 a day.
Entil late yesterday afternoon, with a most unpleasant task. They police were taking groups of two or have to appoint ench day 17 groups
three suspects into custody; and the of two members each to accompany search for.Reds" went on most the Pulice to make house to house of the day. Many protested that visits in the business district to they did not know why they were force the merchants to contribite their allotted shares of the fund of
arrested. $3,500,000 demanded by the uncu pridyed strikers. All Canton mer cltants are supposed to settle the demands by July 1st. Then they will be given another job to per- form-that of listing their Japanese goods, for the inspection by the anti- Japanese Boycott Committee.
When the "Reds" were in control of Canton affrire, something like 2600,000 a month was collected from the Kuomintang Opium Monopoly, Since the beginning of the anti Red" movement, many of the more
In view of the fact that the de- expert assessors and collectors of raid on the few labour unions had fence claimed that the contract opinn revenue have departed either been due to the seditious activities sued upon bore forged signatures, for Hankow or elsewhere and re- of the Reds" who were still caus- venue from this source has fallen ing troubles in the City The and defendant denied that he signed of his application having arriv to $400,000 a month. Now a scheme Authorities were not going to evidence on handwriting was called
statement explained that the ed this particular contract, experted at headquarters and there was is being introduced to arm out! the apium sale to individuals at the interest of the workers and the by plaintiffs Bolicitor,
change their policy of promoting guaranteed income monthly to the Kuomintang.
The Commanding Officer of the Emergency Corps in Canton City fourth day. The alm cost him cleared off any monies which might
$750,000
informal dance there. To-inorrow evening there is a concert at the *Cheer O" and a whist drive at i
and the Chief of Police in Canton 8100, and on the deal he lost about be due, according to the ordinance, the "Better Ole." issued on Tuesday a joint state- $200. He communicated with his ment to the "workers. It stated solicitors, instructing them to dis- that the Authorities had no inten-ontinue the contract and demand tlon whatever of neglecting the his money back. unemployed strikers, and that the
not to listen to "Red" rumours.
the Commandant has the right of refusing to sauction an application.
Mr. Lindsell remarked that the
leave to resign, defendant had said he applied for
was not a fact, as there was no re- Major Wolfe-Murray replied that
Saturday night has been reserved": for the grand concert at the Theatre Royal arranged by Mrs. Costen. This will be the second of the series of concerts to be, given at the Theatre Royal, for Service men only. Tickets will be obtain- able as before, and we can state been arranged: that a splendid programme has
Also on Saturday there is a no record in the office.
friendly football match at Sookun- The defendant said that last year Chinese Athletic and the Queen's poo, at 6.15 p.m., between the a similar charge against him was Royal Regiment. Last Saturday had done nine years as a regular three goals to nil by the Chinese considered inefficient. He said he the Scots Guard were beaten by soldier, and served four years in toam France, On what grounds, he queried, was hy inefficient ?
farmers, but it warned the workers This witness gave it as his opinion The Canton merchants are arrang- The statement also charged the that the handwriting on the docu.withdrawn, and asked how he was in the opening match of the series,
"Reds of attempting to arouse ment in question appeared to be opposition to the prescot adaninis genuine, and there did not seem to tration by distributing circulars attacking the present Authoritica have been any attempt to forge the
It was unofficially stated in Can- signatures. ton that the Authorities
were in
ing a large demonstration for July 2nd for the purpose of advocating the abolition of the luxury, tax.
The Canton administration are innovating a number of prospective reforms. These include an improve ment in telegraphic communication, possession of documents showing to tests, and thia concluded the case Mr. McCallum submitted witness and it is hoped that it will not be that General Tang Seng Chi had long before Canton will have direct planned to attack Canton with Mr. for plaintiff. communication by wire with the Sun Fo as his chief of staff. No. cities in Tukien, Chekiang, and official confirmation has been ob neighbourhood provinces. Another tained thus far. improvement is the decision to AP- point physicians to prisons in Canton City proper and inmates of country prisons also may soon have medical attendance. It is urged that the allowance of 10 cents a day for a prisoner's rations should be increne eil:
The old city and the western suburbs have been put under mili tary wigifance. The presence of a large number of senten delegates and other possible disturbera, of the The postmen are complaining that peace is giving the Authorities the extra pay due, them for the some anxiety,
months of April, May, and June has
So far the Chinese Seamen's- not been paid. Unless the moneyConvention now in session
at
is fortheoming it is understood that Canton has passed no resolutions the postmen will strike. •
dealing with the question of another Canton is now having a "Red" shipping strike on account of the scare, and upon a report that the dismissal of certain members of the Hajkow Kuomintang are despatch. Lungshon's crew. A strike is ing agents back to Canton to re- good deal of dissension at the con considered unlikely. There is a establish their influence in the fence and more than once it look- South, the Police on Monday evened as if the assembly would be dis- ing raided the alleged
"Red"
missed. agency at Chil Hein School, but the only arrest was of an 18-year-old school boy. The next day, a friend of this boy, aged 17, was also ar- rested. The Chief of Police and eight detectives were engaged on the job,
(Continued on nezt Oolumn,)
Only 10 Chinese and 12 Europeans arrived yesterday evening by the 8.8. Lungahan. On Tuesday the s.s.. Sai On arrived at Canton from Hong Kong with 810 Chinese pas. sengers; 8.8. Fuet On, with more than 600.
The case was then adjourned for the hearing of the defence and legal argument on Monday morning, July 11th,
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Mr. Lindsell said they were not was of not paying a fine. concerned with that. The charge
The defendant remarked that he had no appeal, and said that he' believed he was fined because he did not attend the G.0.C.'s inspec tion, which was hold after Dectin-
On Sunday there is the usual services at both Military and Naval Y.M.C.A.'s for Serviceinen. ?
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For taking bird's nesta contain- ing young from Stonecutter's before Mr. R. E. Lindes!! at the Central Magistracy yesterday.
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and therefore he could not see how the inspection affreted the matter. He added that he had written a private application for leave to resign but ante what the birds had done that. The Magistrate asked the defend- he had not had a reply.
Mr. Lindeell said he thought it of the defendants said he had in
their young should be atolen. would be more satisfactory it he tended to rear the young birds. adjourned the summons, for a week
The defendants were Ened $5 or to enable the Commandant to make seven days hard tabour. further enquiries with regard to the applications the defendant said he' had made."
West River at Shiuhing: June 27th, 17ft. June 28th, 18ft. sins. highest level on re- cord 43 feet; lowest on re- oord ein North River at. Tsingyuen: June 27th, aft, bins. June 23th, falling highest level on ro cord 26ft. Tine.; lowest din. North River at Samshui: June ship have a list. He asked for the 27th, 10tt 2ina. June 28th, summon to be withdrawn, and this rising righest level on re was granted. cord 27ft. 3ina.; lowest sft.
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He was fined $25.
Other Fines Faid. When Pte, D. S. Hill, of the Hong Kong Electric Company, was called, he said he had paid.
BRAWL IN OLD BAILEY,
As a result of a brawl in Old- Bailey on Tuesday night, three bandaged Chinese appeared at the Central Magistracy yesterday,
Major Wallo-Murray said there were a numbor who had paid, but he had not been able to let his Wor. It was stated that one of the defendants had attempted to sell something to an old woman, but the others set upon him for sharging too much. Apparently Hammers had been used during the fight
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