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STRIKE PICKETS DISARMED.
NO TROUBLE.
FURTHER TALK OF MILITARY, OPERATIONS.
(PRO OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT,}
TO WELCOME WANG CHING WEL
2,000 TROOPS DIS- APPOINTED.
LEFT FOR CANTON BY THE "TAISHAN THIS MORNING?
Passengers from "Canton last
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 1927.
No resistance was offered yester-night by the sa. Lungshan brought | day when the Police in Canton dis- the news that the supporters of armed another company of strike Wang Ching Wei were very disap- rickets of the Canton Strike Com- pointed at his pon-arrival and äittee. Hundreds of private houses anxiety was felt. for his safety.. are still being scrupied by members
of labour unions, mostly strikers connected with the boycott of 1925 and the Strike: Committre ̈organisa- tion, and the police, although
When Wang landed here yester-
day morning from the 8.1. Eashmir from the North, he had wired to his supporters at Canton that he was leaving Hong Kong by. the
than. To accord him a wel
MORE PIRATE" OUTRAGES.
BOMBS USED TO STOP ..JUNK.
FISHERMEN PUT UP PLUCKY
FIGHT.
VICTIMS RESCUED BY S.S.
SOLVIKEN.”
News of further daring outrages by pirates was brought to the Colony yesterday.,
Two fishing junks fell a prey to In one ease the the robbers.
Pirates used bombs, of dynam sticks, to make the boat stop. The fishermen put up a plucky fight but they were overpowered, and when brought to Hong Kong five of
THE SUNNING" PIRACY A YEAR'S GOOD WORK.
PRESENTATION MADE TO
OFFICERS.;
INTERESTING CEREMONY AT
SHANGHAI
The Sunning Piracy, and the heroic part played by the officers of that vessel in recapturing it "from the pirates, were recalled at an interesting ceremony at Shang. hai on Tuesday.
A presentation was made to Mr. J. S. Hurst, second officer of the Sunning when she was attacked, and to Mr. George Cormack, thief engineer, by the Shanghai Marine Underwriters Association in the offices of Messrs. Beck & Swann, IT, The Bund.
ST. PETER'S CHURCH CLUB,
GARDEN FETE ON NOVEMBER 12th.
About ten months ago,"many of the young people of Hong Kong were at a loss to know how they could get to know each other better and where they could spend their evenings and week-ends,
The Colony did not offer a club-house of this kind promating a friendship among the young folks of every race ar creed.
Although there were the European and Chinese Y.M.C.A. and other) Recreation Clubs, the need was felt for a Club with membership upen to all, irrespectiva of creed or rare, This the Colony's social life was realised by a few enterpris ing young men, with the result that. they got together and in spite of very great theulties, the St. Peter's Church Young Men's Club came into being on February 12th")
Armed with warrants to dislodga come, over 2,000 soldiers, with a them had to be taken to hospital Jardine, Matheson & Co. and, chair- this year.
big, collection of banners, lined the these non-rent-paying tenants are Steamboat Company's wharf yester- experiencing some difficulty in re-day afternoon. They were, how gaining the possession of the pro- ever, disappointed, for the Fatshun perty for the landlorda. Military arrived at Canton. without Wang. and civil ofhèints who have been
occupying other people's property without paying rent, are being urged to vacate the premises, or "to have a heart" and to pay some nominal
eace.
for treatdient.
A similar commemoration, it is reported, has been arranged to be held in Hong Kong where the Un- derwriters' Association will present similar acknowledgments to Mr. T. P. Beatty, who was chief officer of the Sunning and the third party to the resistance which resulted in holding the pirates at bay until a rescue was made. Mr. Hurst is at present in the air. Wenchow and Mr. Cormack is in the Chungking, both on the Yonglaze 'run.
It is abo understood that the Directors of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire have presented to each of the officers of the s... Sunning a From the Ownera in recogni- old watch inscribed as under
tion of his gallantry and devotion to duty. Suning Piracy, Nav- ember 10th, 1996.
Me. E. C. Emmett, of the In- surance Department of Messra.
man of the Association, made the In the other case, the unfortunate victims were dodged by a series of Presentation, the first to be given in such circumstances for the uai- After being twice. misfortunes.
que services rendered by the offers pirated, they encountered bad wea- in question. Anxiety was then felt for bis ther and were drifting helplessly safety and two telegrams were at in the open sen when picked up ance seat to Hong Kong, and the by the a.. Sulriken.
Pirates Use Dynamite." mystery was deepened when no
Brief mention was made in the reply was forthcoming. There was, however, no need to worry for Me Daily Press yesterday that a junk Wang was all the time quite safe had been pirated about thirty rent for the enjoyment of residin Hong Kong.. It was also stated miles off Wagian by a Hokle pirate that since General Chang Fat Fui boat and that the master had lost -has-been-in Canton he has done f his lifë,
much to influence the people in Full particulars were available favour of Wang, and that he had when the survivors returned to the The Provincial Administration in met with some success was shown Colony. It appears that the junk Canton have complied with the re-by the turn-out yesterday afternoon. left Aberdeen on October 21st, bound for Ping Hai.. When about quest of the Canton Commissioner Wang and his party left hers by
thirty miles from Waglan on of Customs to forbid anti-Japanese the Taishan at 1 a.m. this morning. October 24th, they noticed that they boycott committee pickets interfer-A, large squad of European and
were being followed by a Hoklo ing with Customs" inspection of Chinese detectives
junk, which signalled to the fishing incoming and outgoing cargo, wharf last night.
boat to stop saying that it was According to a new order by the Administration, no boycott com- mittee picket may interfere with cargo until the Customs authorities have inspected and appraised goods entering or departing Cunton.
ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCOTT
WEAKENING.
were at
the
GREETINGS FROM CANTON. desired to buy some fish."
While the conversation was going
TWO CARS COLLIDE. TWO PASSENGERS INJURED,
A collision between two public motor vehicles at Queen's Road
charged at the Central Magistracy the passengers. Both drivers were yesterday with negligent driving.
Mr. J. L. Andrewes represented one driver and Mr. E. S. C. Brookes the ether. Both defendants plead ed not guilty to the charge.
The solicitors engaged in the case said they did not know if any, civil action would be taken with regard to the damage sustained in the the men were charged with negli gent driving. and that any evil action which might be taken would not be prejudiced by the funding of the Court
After evidence had been heard, his Worship dismissed the case against both defendants.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT], five men appeared from the
When Mr. Wang Ching Wei, who hold of the junk and fired at the fish-West resulted in injuries to two of still considers himself Chairman of ing craft with revolvers. Instead of the Kuomintang Central Executive stopping, the master of the fishing The Chinese merchants in Canton Committee of China, arrived at boat turned to south-east in the on Friday refused to submit to the Hong Kong yesterday morning hope of getting away. The pirates rules promulgated by workers and among the Canton officials meeting however, were not to be shaken off, students for the inspection of him on board the Kashmir were in this way. They at once hurled Japanese and British goods, and Commissioner Chan Kung Pok of two sticks of dynamite on the deck they will themselves draw up, re- Civil Affairs of Canton and twelve of the escaping vessel. This put gulations to restrict the importa- others, including Mrs. Liao Chung the crew in a state of panic.collision. They pointed out that tion of Japanese and British goods Hoi.
and the master was so terrified it necessary. The anti-Japanese
Followers of Mr. Wang believe that he jumped into the water at the anti-British Boycott Com- that he will continue to demand and was presumably drowned. The mitters in Canton are losing power, that all members of the Kuonin crew having lost command of their and the merchants, realizing the
tang Party should respect orders vessel, the pirates were able to futility of further boycotts are evad from the party authorities. Mr. board ber and once on board they ing suggestions of going into fur-Wang, they said, has been much drove the crew into the hold. One ther movements of this character. dissatished with the lack of dis-oki managed to slip into the water It appears that some Canton strike cipline on the part of the officials, in an attempt to cecape but he was pickets, while trying to prevent especially the military, of the Party. others importing Japanese and
General Li Tsai Hsin did not visit British goods are themselves con-
Hong Kong to welcome Mr. Wang trolling a profitably system of pro-Ching Wei, but he sent a telegram tecting those who buy permits for and a personal delegate with grect smuggling such goods.
ings.
Me. Leung Kwong Yan has been
noticed and hauled out and thrust into the hold with the others.
The pirates left the junk the same night at about 9 p.m. taking with them money, jewellery and clothing to the value of 8245. Three cau- belonging to the victims, valued at 8700, were also taken away. The pirates sailed in the direction of Ping Hoi.
kon
Honam, the south section of Can- ton City across the River, is to be partly guarded by troops of the
Of the five men who were taken Fourth Army Corps,, a division appointed acting, managing director, to, hospital on reaching the Colony formerly commanded by General of the Kwangtung Section of the yesterday, two were suffering from burns caused by the explosion of Chang Fat Fi. This is the first Canton-Hankow (Yuch Han) Rail-the dynamite and three had bullet time that armed forces other than way, in place. of Mr. T. T. Lee, wounds. those of General Li Fuh Lin have dismissed and detained pending participated in the patrol of this trial. particular part of the Southern According to a revised schedule metropolis.
of the Canton Administration, the
Militarists in Kwangsi Province have agreed; (1) to attack the Honan Province with General Wong Yuk Cho as field commander; (2)
TWICE PIRATED.
SURVIVORS' STORY.
Another account of the depreda highest officials will receive ation of pirates was given by the maximum pay of $800 a month, and master of a Hoklo fishing junk, the lowest, 800 a month. The who related how he and his men grades of the officials will be three fell into the hands of two separate gangs After losing their all, this junk had the misfortune to encoun
to support General Li Tsai, Hain in number, ant in each grade, there
in Kwangtung: and (3) to request will be three classes. General Wong Shiu Hung, the pre-
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Canton's military experts claim that they will be ready to invade Human within the next ten days and defent the forces of General Tang Seng Chi.
Police Commissioner Chu Yat Fai
ORGAN RECITAL. IN AID OF THE CATHEDRAL
ORGAN FUND.
There was not a large, but a very appreciative audience si St. John's Cathedral last evening, when an- other organ recital was given by Major E. J. Barkham,
During the recital a collection was taken on behalf of the Cathedral Organ Fund.
Major Barkman's programme in- cluded part of the overture to the Lobgesang (Mendelssohn); Bach's Toccata and Fugue in A Minor: Alpine Sketch" and "Solitude, both from the compositions of Cyril Scott; and Pilgrims March from Tannhauser" (Wagner),
Mr. Frank Austin also gave two solos which were thoroughly enjoy ed "It is enough" (Mendelssohn) and "Lord God of Abraham (Mendelssohn).
The Second Attack,
The Club, it may be remembered.) was formed with three objects, first to uphold and further the cause of Christian manhood; secondly, to deepen the spiritual life and power of its members; thirdly, to band Christians together in a common effort to promote the glory of God and to help forward the work of the St. Peter's Church. Coupled with this is the desire to promote op- portunity for fellowship and to foster a spirit of brotherhood among its members.
Although the Club is only eight | months old, it has done a great deal already and has firmly estab lished itself in the life of the Colony.
One of the Club's great aims is to be friendly and helpful to those who are physically afflicted. It was nat very long ago that the inmates of the Kowloor Blind Home for girls were given a day's outing at Shek-O. The happy time spent in the sunshine and the fragrance of the hillside will no doubt be long remembered by the blind girls. They were also much touched, by the friendly spirit which prompted the St. Peter's Club members to devote a day solely to their enter- ❘tainment
Always to the fore in doing good, the St. Peter's Clab is holding a fete, on November 13th in the grounds of the Club's premises in a new division of the St. John aid of funds to enable them to form
Ambulance Brigade, also for the re- pair of the St. Peter's Church and to give the Kowloon blind girls a Christmas treat.
A now division of the Ambulance Brigade will be really useful in the Colony. Accidents are aften occur ring in the streets and people efficiently trained to render first aid are often able to save suffering and even life.
Funds are needed and in order to give something for something," the fete is being organised. There will be plenty of attractions among them a miniature rifle range where shots at a nominal charge will yield). successful marksmen very useful little trophies. Two handsome silver cups have been kindly presented by. some gentleman who would remain anonymous.
A visit to the fete at No. 1 Oak- land's Path on November 13th can be warmly recommended. No matter whether you spend tea cents or $100, you will have a good return for your money and know that, the proceeds are going to good causes.
The St. Peter's Club. is working for the betterment of the young people of the Colony and, there- fore, is deserving of support.
KOWLOON 'BUS CASE.
SEQUEL TO COLLISION.
DAMAGES AWARDED TO PLAINTIFFS.
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HELP HONG KONG'S POOR.
SICK RUSSIANS.
REPUTATION OF G.C.H.
ter bad weather and wae drifting After the marauders had left the out to see when the Bs. Solviken master decided to continue his jour came into view. This steamer Rey to Hong Kong. All went well of an accident on the Castle Peak sent Kwangsi war lord, to co has asked the Chinese General picked up the men and took them until October 12th, but when near Road which plaintiffs alleged was
defendant. operate with General Li Tsai Hsin. Chamber of Commerce in Canton to Saigon from where they were Ping Hoi, another boat, within 40 due to the negligent driving of the The case was reported yesterday, General Chang Fat Fui has also to assist him in obtaining 3500 each brought back to Hong Kong yards distance, and without warn ing, opened rifle fire. The fishing yesterday. cxpressed bis willingness to part from the many Chinese insurance In his report, the master of this junk stopped and the pirates came and it will be remembered that his cipate in the proposed compaign companies as contributions towards ill-fated junk stated that there were on board. One of them had a dag Lordship criticised the Police action
only four men on board including ger and for no apparent reason he in licensing a bus which against the militarists in Hunan and a fund for procuring modern ap himself when they set sail from Hoi immediately stabbed one of the thought to be top-heavy. He with- held judgment on Thursday in order Hupeh.
paratus for fire-ighting purposes. Mun, Chiu Yeung district, on Octo- fekis.
They were bound. for The crew and master were sub-to consider the bearing on the case Canton Authorities are giving her 3th private company headed by Mr. Hong Kong and arriving at Kit jected to search, but as all their of the evidence of Inspector Mason, Shek Bay on October 8th they an- belongings had previously been who suggested that the type of 'bus
tion among Russians in the South Lui Yam Shuen, a prominent mer. chored there for the night. At taken the pirates found nothing in question was unsuitable for the
China-ports for his skill. Therefore: chant of Canton and Hong Kong, three o'clock in the afternoon of They therefore, took the fishing nets, work it was called upon to do.
Yesterday, hie Lordship held that
whenever the Russians in Canton two months option to begin werk the following day, the crew were ropes, oncs, and everything else they the defendant was to blame for the
or Maçao needed treatment they ATTRACTS THEM. on the construction of a race course taking a siesta in the hold and the could carry away, the total loot accident in that he accelerated be
invariably came to Hong Kong,, master was smoking on deck when being estimated at a value of $150. fore ascertaining the direction in NEW APPOINTMENTS.
either stowing away or begging a and an athletic field on the East a small Hoklo boat came alongside. After this second bitter experi which the pedestrian, who stepped UNWELCOME VISITORS FROM passage, which was ninety cents. Capt. Feng Shao Ming, of the Parade ground. It is nuderstood Five armed men boarded the fishence, the master altered his course out from the side of the road, wan
CANTON AND MACAO,
It was not possible to send these stowaways back by the boat on Chinese Navy, will replace Capt. that the company will work in con- ing craft and threatened to kill the back to Hol Mun, but on October going. Regarding the allegation by master if he did not keep quiet, 13th they encountered a strong wind the defence of contributory negli-
A Russian named A. M. Tkatchuk which they came, because they re Pan Wen Chi as Commandant of junction with the KwangtungThe master was driven into the and a rough sea. The master cut gence, his Lordship. held that even the Navy in Canton.
Sub-Inspector Elston added that Amateur Athletic Association. hold where his fokus were sleeping down his mast to prevent capsizing, assuming the bus was top-heavy was brought before Major C. Will fused to give the name of the boat. General Feng Chu Wan, a sup Notes issued by the Kuomintang and there everyone was subjected and the junk was allowed to drift this had nothing to do with the son at the Central Magistracy yes-
tute and without visible means of Superintendent of the House of porter of General Li Tani Hsin, is Central Bank in Hankow will not to a rigid search. Money taken out into the sen: It was then that, collision which was a result of the terday on a charge of being desti-if the man's condition was bad, the
from them in Chinese currency by good fortune, the Solriken defendant's swerve.
detention would doubtless send passed along. The junk was aban-
His Lordship entered judgment support. to be act us Mayor, or Chief Com- now be recognized by the Antho amounted to $200. The pirates re
him to hospital. missioner of the Canton Municipalities in Canton, and persons hold.mained on board for about half andoned but the men were taken on for plaintiffs for 8434. with coste.
In this ease. Mr. C. A. 8. Russ Commission of Canton.
ing these notes may not negotiate our and then went ashore at Kit board and, upon the Solviken'a
Shek.
appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr (Continued on next Oojuma.).
H. J. Armstrong was for defendant,
(Continued on mext Column,)
them.
return from Saigon, they were handed over to the Police here.
Major Willson committed the defendant to the House of Deten-
Sub-Inspector Elston, who had charge of the case, explained that the medical officer of the Govern ment Civil Bospital had a reputation.