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MARSHAL SUN CHUAN FẰNG THE MAN OF MYSTERY.
APPARENTLY DOWN AND OUT.
RE-APPEARS WITH 100,000 WELL-EQUIPPED TROOPS,
HIS MARCH OVERLAND TO HÄICHOW.
Whence the Men and Munitions?
And there lies the mystery ! ! Where did these men come from? Where and when did they acquire their
AUGUST 24th, 1927.
HONG KONG POLICE RESERVE
[ORDEGA AY THE HOS, . E s. c. WOLFE, CAPTAIN SÜPERINTEN- DENT OF POLICE.]
Strength.
The following Have carolled in the Chinese Company and are post- ed respectively as under
Constables R.66 Livrence. 8. Y.
Wong, 67 Chow Ching Chiu, 67 Lum sum Yuzo, #0 Kwong Loong, 71, Wong Chun Pook, and 72. alarius Woo Fok Hong "to No. 3 Section.. Constables R.70 Francis Man Chong Wong to No. 2 Section.
Training-Part I,
The following Police Reservists have been passed out as efficient in Part I. of Training Course:-
Chinese Company:-L-Sorgts. 7 Ng Kai Wing, 23 Tsui Kwing Kong, Constables 8 Tso Tsun On, 13 David Loig. 14 Harry Loo, 13 Ow Yang Kin Hong, 14, Chung. Man n. 17, Leong Yug Sagg, 19. Hwang Hong Yeh, 21 Luk Pik Hing, 25 Taut Keg Chau Chan Wai Leong, 20 Tsui Tong, 33 Yuen Kwak Yan and 43 W. C. C. Ham.
Throughout the rapid sequence, of ¦ ready money-not depreciated war, events beginning with the confer-emergency notes but good, honest ence of Marshals at Peking and silver money. followed by the remarkable re covery of the Northern armies and the dramatic drive to the south which was launched on July 19th, Marshal Sun Chuan Fang appears new equipment, machine to stand out as something of a man
guns, feld guns, hundreds of tops of mystery. In fact in the light of supplies and munitions and of, events as we know them now,
especially where had all the money the mystery of his operations and
come from? All a mystery! But their results goes back to the time
the fact remained-there they were when after the fall of Hangchow
-men, equipment, gans, supplies, and his withdrawal from the re-
money and, one was forced to 'con- gion of Shanghai, the general
elude, with, perhaps the single ex- opinion everywhere 'was that at last
ception of the Kirin and Heilung- Marshal Sun had been factually
kiang Fengtien troops the fivest oliminated-was down, and out-
and fittest fighting unit in China. finished. Apparently his organiza-
Some time later the writer went tiqn, of which so much, had been
to Taian expecting to look over the expected, had faded away into thin
whole of this army in concentra-forthwith be issued with a copy air, been disbanded or in part intion. They were not there. Only Book corporated into the forces from!
two divisions remained the 4th and Shaatung, Even when Marshal
the 8th. Where had they all gone Chang Tao Lin convened the con- to? No one knew. Had they gone lerence of Northern leaders at
south on the railway! No. Were Peking, general surprise was ex-
they, perhaps, encamped in the sur- pressed that Sun Chuan Fang rounding country? No. All who should have any voice in affairs.
were questioned could only reply Those who were watching events
that as they had arrived they had
Indian Company:-Constables 214
I
Chanan Singh. 210 Chulamı Molny ud Din, 22 Harditt Singh, and 997 Khushi Moha- mad.
Training-Part II.
The above named " efficients " în Part I. are now eligible to commence Part II. of Training Court and will
of the Police Reserve Instruction Arrangements have been made with Inspector H. J. Paterson, Principal of the Police Training School, for classes to be held every sharp at the Police Training School, Tuesday and Thursday at 5.30 p.m. Bonham Road, commencing Thurs day, August 25th.
Parades.
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SEVEN MEN IN THAMES.
TWO PULLED OUT BY THEIR HAIR
A dramatic story of the rescue of several men from the -Thames was told at an inquest at Chelsea on William James Davies, aged 95, of Shepherd's Bush, and Walter Jumes Ward, 27, of St. Leonard's road, Poplar.
We recently gave trial parti- culars of the steam launch Petrel buil: by W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd, for the British North Borneo Gov- It was stated that seven men who were driving piles into the river as ernment and which attained halt a Let's-road
power station went knot over the contract speed, and ashore in a small dinghy, which
reached Sandakan after weathering a six hours typhoon,"
laughed to scorn his claim that he marched away from Taian and had at 5.30 p.m. sharp on the following this vessel is reported to have safely collapsed in about IC leet of water.
had 120,000 men to contribute to
the new amalgamation of forces ander Generalissimo Chang Tao Lin. Ten or twelve thousand rng- ged remnants, perhaps, uhequipped and unpaid for months was the generally expressed opinion.
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not come back. Apparently ther they had gone to the froat along the railway on foot.
dates:
Thursday, August 95th. Tuesday, August 30th. The Indian Company (except "efficients in Part L) will parade at the Central Police Station for Sqund Drill and Rifle Exercises under Sergt. Hunt at 5.30 p.m. sharp on the following dates:-
Thomas William Tinkier, "a cònë tractor's foreman said he saw several men struggling in the water, On Wednesday last Messrs. Bailey anu a lighterwan and himzelf went & Co, scored a further success in men who could not swim hung on to the rescue in a large boat. The the official trials of the Fictoria de to those who could the caught twu. signed and built by them to Ad-of the mies by their hair and pulled miralty requirements for the Royal theu into the boat. One was pull- Army Service Corps for the carriage of troops, towing and general service purposes for which great the railway, arriving at the very Arrangements have been made for strength, stability and Landiness head of the front at Suchow the the mass nuvanced members of the were demanded by the authorities day after the southerners had with-ber) to attend at the Kennedy Road passed the severest admiralty tests he struggled free."
Indian Company (about 20 in fum- In all these qualities the vessel
Army Army that Vanished. Some days still later, the writer had passed through the whole of the northern attacking forces on
Friday, August 26th. Monday, August 20th.
Pistol Practice.
Pistol Range for Pistol Practice at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday, August 27th.
(Sgd) G. B. HARTFORD,
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ENTHUSIASM FOR SHANG-
HAI FASCISTI.
GREAT RUSH TO ENROL.
led out with a boat-book,, two, swam to safety, and one was left in the boat afloat. The dinghy only dip- ped and righted itself again.
A carpenter named Rees said. when he started to swim three or four men got hold of him and dragged hem. When his feet touched the botton
returned.
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under the water.
EXCHANGE.
It was stated that the two drown- by a large margin, and easily main. tained a speed of over 10 knots aned men apparently could ret swim. hour against the contract speed of A verdict of Accidental Death was nine knots only.
The Fictoria is 63 fect long by 14 feet beam and is fitted for navign tion both inside and outside her. bour limits, the bows having a good fure to give ample deck space and seaworthiness. There is a deck cabin, gently upholstered and all the deck fittings such as bollards, fairleads, etc., are specially hears aad of polished brass, The funnel casing is also of polished brass Siving the vessel a very smart ap
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CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
OF LONDON.-
The engines are compound surface. condensing working at 140 lbs. pres sure, and throughout the three hours O triale ran with perfect smoothness.
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August 2nd, 1927. Telegraphic Transfor ..1/119 Bank Bills, on demand...1/17/18 Bank Bills, at 30-day "sight Bank Billa, at 4" months'
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Delivering the Goods. But when it came to the show down Marsha Sun delivered the goods with a vengeance. At the drawn. Not a sign all along the time appointed and presumably in
way of any man belonging to Sun's' Faccordance with the general plans forces. Two days later the 4th and for combined reorganization for 8th Divisions came down by train. mulated at Peking, Marshal Sun's They stopped two days and then troops came pouring into Tsinan marched away. Where to? Nobody from his headquarters at Weibsice know. But report had it that they the Tsingtao tine-trainload were not going along the railway after brainlond of them and were but due east to join their main trans-shipped south to their new forces about Haichow. Another The approval of the Shanghai concentration centre at Taian on day and the Marshal himself turn community of the formation of the local Fascisti organization WAS the Tainpu Railway. There mayed up'en route to the front: Where evidenced again on August 13th by not have been 120,000, but those was the front? Somewhere.east, it the rush to enrol Although the best pested in the capital of Shan-
was said Still mystery i But offocs of the organizers were only The vessel having passed the tests tung, checking them up division by little by little and by repeated open until noon, the numbers en- for stability, steamed to Murray On
rolled on Saturday exceeded those Pier and embarked General Luard division, estimated their number at questioning, it became apparent of the first day, and included men and Staff, and also the Naval Yard
It Inspectors... who have supervised On BOMBAY. not lower than 100,000. Nor were that the whole of Marshal Sun's of nearly every nationality.
was a great pleasure to see men throughout the construction of bull, Bank on demand... they a ragged, unequipped, unpaid forces had marched overland from who had fought on opposite sides boiler and machinery. Four runs
ON CALCUTTA during the Great War standing were made over the measured course rabble. Very much to the contrary: Taian to the east cost mear Hai-side by side, and discussing the in Kowloon Bay at an
Telegraphic Transfer.... Bank Hills, on demand... 131 O SHANGHAI representativer who witnessed the chow, and that they were not conecessity of such a body as the speed of 2.5 knots, the indienter Fascisti to support the authorities | diagrams and other particulars
Bank Bilis, at sight
79+ foreign military and diplomatic operating along the railway but during the present crisis, and to taken from the engines proving
Private, 30 days sight set in the interests of the entire highly satisfactory, and, with the YoonAMS.Un demand... 100 representatives who witnessed the would make a straight drive scáth community.
coal consumption per hour, enally
On demand passage of this host agreed in pro-ward into Kiangsu,
Bistas.--On demand... BARATZA On dema nouncing them, for, Chinese Where that drive may hit firth
Horo-On demand... OSAIGONOn demand soldiers, a most remarkably pro-and where it may end are also for
BANGIOK.—On demand ... mising looking lot. Mostly in new the time being in the realm of uniforms, with their characteristic mystery, though it seems a fairly eloth hats tastead of the dinky little grey caps with the pinched a speculation that they will next, up crowns and two for five visors put in an appearance at Thing worn by other Chinese soldiers, kiangpu on the Grand Canal, and and with trousers that were not it would not be greatly surprising three fourths baggy, and were cut if they should suddenly turn up off as the knee instead of stuffed 100,000 strong north of the Yangtze
During the hearing of a divorce into half hose, and with faces re-opposite Chinking Some day
That the very large firms are
case Mr. Justice Swift noticed a flecting 60 per cent. higher average (and very likely soon) the whole keenly interested in the movement small girl standing among other intelligence than the general run mystery of Sun Chuan Fang's is proved by the fact that several persons in the well of the court. of Chinese soldier, they were, all come back will be made clear, and have sent in the signatures of the that child out of court. Whatever
members of their different depart- told, a snappy looking lot. the writer would not be greatly ments of their staffs en bloc. In one may think about other spocta- What was more impressive, they surprised if on that day hia forces the case of a large foreign depart torn, this is not the proper place for The "child" was promptly usher- wore all completely and well are south of Hangchow. In any ment store the whole of the mem- children.
bers of the staff, including those equipped and carried with them case those who take a keen interest of the ladies, signed a letter asking ed out of court, ear-loads of extra uniforms, pro- in these matters might do well to for their names to be enrolled visions and munitions; enough one keep an eye on Marshal San, "for would think to last for several there are things which suggest that months.
And to crown all they he may turn out to be not only
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The offers of belp, both clericul complying with all the contract con- O and financial, were inumerable ditions. Further runs were then One very touching case was that made at full speed and an average of a gentleman, who is partly parof over 10 knots per hour was maio: alyzed, and who had to be helped tained, the vessel being subsequently about by a servant, who called to tested for turning, reversing and leave short note, in which he general manoeuvring to the entire said & On account of paralysis, satisfaction of the inspectors. I will not le to do very much, but will pay my share of any duce, and, on account of not being able to help in other ways, will pay double Two Italian gentlemen registered, and stated that, as they had served in the home. Fascisti. they would be very pleased to place their services at the disposal of the Shanghai body
JUDGE'S MISTAKE.
ORDERED OUT "CHILD" A CHAMBERMAID.
1.
Mr. Justice Swift: Someone take
Mr David White (counsel) It was very amusing to bear the rather think, my lord, she is my questions that were asked. The witness a chambermaid from an first question
that was generally hotel (Laughter.)
Mr. Justice Silt: Oh, well, if asked was "Are we going-to-not- had been paid on the dot every man of mystery but the man of the or are we only going to talk she is sufficiently old to be a cham- There has been far too much talk bermaid at an hotel, she is old! month and every one of them ap-hour in China to-day--North- ing, and it is time we all did some enough to come back into court.
thing.
(Renewed laughter.).
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