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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, CANTON'S AMICABLE CANTON AND HONG|JAPANESE WARSHIPS OFFICIAL WELCOME Chinese Affairs), the Hon. Mr. C.
GENERALS
THREE LEADERS ENTER- TAINED BY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
NEW GUNBOAT NEARLY READY.
(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
The Provincial and the Municipal Committees of the Kuomintang in Canton were joint hosts at a dinner given on Monday evening in honour of General Wong Shiu Hung and Chen Ming Shu, who now stand next to General Li Taai Hain in importance ja Canton "to-day. General Wong returned to Canton from Swatow by land last week-end. Commissioner Chu Chao Hsin for Foreign Affairs in Canton has again been invited to a seat on the Canton Administrative Council of which General Li Tsai Hsin is now the presiding officer,
KONG.
CORDIAL RELATIONSHIP
ESTABLISHED.
GENERAL LI TSAI HSIN TO VISIT THE COLONY.
FUNCTIONS ARRANGED IN
HIS MONOUR,
To mark the establishment of friendly relations between Canton and Hong Kong, General Li Tsai Hain and a number of the leading officials of Kwangtung will pay a visit to the Colony on Friday,
General Li will be accompanied by Madame Li Tuai Hsin, Mr. Chu Chan Hsin, Minister for Foreign Affairs, General Hsu Ching Tang, Admiral Chan Chak, General Chang Hua Cheng and Mr. and Mrs. Li Man Yan. Mr. Li Man Yan is con fidential secretary to General Li Taxi Hain.
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The party is expected to arrive by the Feiying about to o'clock on Friday morning and there will be an Mr. Los Min has been re-appoint official landing at Queen's Pier. ed neting Managing-Director of the Chinese Section of the Canton-Kow. General and Madame Li Taxi Hain, loon Railway, relieving Mr. T. C. Mr. Cha Chao Hsin and Mr. and Mrs. Li Man Yan will stay at Yeb, whose appointment by Nan Government House until Sunday king was not acceptable to the pre-morning when they will return to sent Administrative Council, Mr. Canton, C. L Tan (also known as Chen Chong Lok), the former Commis- sioner for Foreign Affairs in Canton and Hoibow, is now Director of Publicity. Mr. Tau was formerly editor of the Canton Gazette.
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Following the "ceremonial landing on Friday there will be a forgial lanche at Government House when speeches of welcome will be made and the distinguished visitors will be introduced to a number of the officials of the Colony,
Sir Miles Lampson, the British The new river gunboat, Hai Fu, Minister to Peking, will be present of Sea Tiger, hailt at Hong Kong at the luncheon, and in the alter
ncer will have by the Franconia recently, is
for Shanghai. Ili Excellency will missioned for service in Canton.be accorded an official departure in Three more vessels of this type are which the visitors from Canton will will be a large reception at Gov. take part. In the evening there which many ernment House European and Chinese residents have been invited.
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On Saturday Ceneml Li Teni Hsin and his party will be enter tained by the Chinese community, and a reception and dinner have been arranged.
also under contract. Socie time ago the Canton Authorities made an offer for H.M.S. Robin, a river gunboat soon to be paid off, The British Naval authorities have so far made no reply to the offer.
Alarms will be sounded by the Fire Tower at Canton 'henceforth whenever a fire is notified. "A quick succession of is strokes mestry that a fire has been reported. Then the locality of the fire will be indicated nt follows: stroke, Old City; 2,
It is understood that H.E. the New City; 3, Southern Suburb; 4, Governor of Hong Kong will return Tungshan; 5, South-western Suburb; this visit at an early date. His 6, North-western Suburb; 7, Honam; Excellency will proceed to Canton in his official capacity and will prob 6, Northern Suburb; and 9, Fong-ably be away for three days, staying one full day in the Kwangting capital.
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Ten and dinner dances at res- taurants have been banned under a recent police order. Private parties and social functions do not come under the ban..
H.E. the Governor will see his guests off on Sunday and a Guard of Honour will be drawn up at the Pier.
RETURN VISIT.
ILLICIT OPIUM.
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LARGE SEIZURES MADE.
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TO COL. STIMSON.
FOR HONG KONG. FIVE-DAY VISIT PLANNED. PHILIPPINES NEW
GOVERNOR-GENERAL. THREE BATTLESHIPS AND
DESTROYER FLOTILLA.
It is understood that a large squadron of Japanese ships is to visit Hong Kong in April.
The British Naval Commander a-Chief, Aying his flag in H.M.S. Harkins, who left Hong Kong for the North fow days ago, will re- tara to Hong Kong in order to he present during the visit.
CEREMONIAL LANDING ON QUEEN'S PIER. ར་ཁང་
Hel. Messer (Colonial Treasurer), the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Walte, CMG (Captain Buperintendent of Police), the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, KC, the Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, the Hon. Bir Shou Son Chow, Hr. D.. W. Tratman and Mr.. E. W. Hamilton (Clerk and Deputy Clerk of Councils).
Mr. A. E Wood (Director of A lowering sky and rain were Education), Mr. W. J. Carrie! the weather conditions when the (Head of the Sanitary Depart President McKinley, with Colonelment), Mr. T. F. Claxton (Director Heary L. Stimson, the New Gover- of the Observatory), Mr. J. W. sor-General of the Philippines, Franks (Supt. of Prisona), Com- Mrs. Stimson and party on board, mander G. F. Hole, R.N. (Harbour tied up at the Kowloon Wharves Master), Mr. R. Baker (Manager of the Kowloon-Canton Railway), Dr. yesterday afternoon."
W. A. B. Moore (acting Principal Civil Medical Officer) and others.
As the Fictoria left the liner a salute of 17 gans was Ared from H.M.S. "Tamar, and later, as Gov- ernor-General Stimson and H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong drove off to Government House, a reply salute was fired by the U.S.S. Jake- ville.
The Japanese squadron will con- pist in all of 20 ships and will iděledo the battleships Nagate,
Despite the weather, however, Mutin and Furo, forming the First Squadron, the cruiser Tenryuu and very cheerful atmosphere prevailed the First Destroyer Squadron of at Queen's Pier when the new the Japanese Navy consisting Governor-General made an officia! 18 vessels.
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Admiral Kanji Kato, the Com. mander-in-Chief of these ships, will fly his Bag in the Nagato and will be accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Hamano.
Rear Admiral Ikuo Okamoto, who is in command of the destroyer flotills, will y his fag in the cruiser Teary,
The squadron is due to arrive at Hong Kong on Easter Monday, April 8th and will sail on the It is hoped that the stay of the following Saturday, April 14th. Offers and mers of the Japanese ships will prove enjoyable and no doubt suitable entertainment will
provided during the visit,
Chance To Visit The Ships. The Japanese Warships will be opened to the general public on two days during their stay at Hons Kung and those who wish to avail themselves of the opportunity of seeing these vessels will be able to do so by obtaining a pass from the Japanese or. Colonial Authorities,
PRESENTATION TO COMDR.
HARTFORD.
TRIBUTES TO WORK FOR POLICE RESERVES.
FAREWELL PARTY AT THE SAVOY HOTEL.
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landing at a pm, and was wel- comed by H.E. the Governor of Hong Kong (Sir Cecil Clementi, K.C.M.G.) and members of the Councils and beads of departments, etc. Flags, draped the pier and were hung from the girders forming As
Governor-General" Stimson
an archway of colour. The scheme was welcomed by H.E. the Gover- of decoration was completed by the nor on stepping ashore, the guard mass of pot palms and plants, which presented arms, and the hand play mado an avenue for the carpet,ed the "Star Spangled Banner."
which Governor-General After being introduced to the along
officials and Service Stimson, H.E. the Governor of assembled
Governor-General Hong Kong and others walked to representatives, waiting cars. The flags were for Stimsón left in a motor car with the most part the Stars and Stripes H.E. the Governor, Capt. White and the Union Jack, but other and Mr. B. C. Tredwell, who land- followed by the members of his staff national standards were well repreed with him, for Government House and others who had taken part in the reception.
sented.
Governor-General Stimson is on bis way to the Philippines to take
It should be mentioned that over his new office as successor to the late Governor-General Leonard among members of the Filipino
Stimson Wood, and a big welcome is being community who were present to prepared for him at.Manila. He is greet Governor-General accompanied by Mrs. Stimson, and were Mr. R. Basa, Dr. V. B. members of his party include Atienza and Mr. L. R. Ildefonso.
It is interesting to note that Brigadier-General Halstead Dores (one of the late Governor-General Pilipine newspapers in Manila sent Wood's right hand men) and Mrs. special representatives to Hong Dorey, Miss Ednah Dorey, Colonel Kong to wait the arrival of the Blanton Winship, one of the new Prevident McKinley, and to report
Members of the Hong Kong Police Reserves were the guests o: Commander G. B. Hartford, Governor-General's A.D.C.'s, Com the official landing of Governor- (Retired), D.S.O., st a tea party mander J. James (his Naval General Stimson. They are return- bed at the Savoy Hotel yesterday A.D.C.), Lieut. M. F. Grant (ofing on the same liner to Manila afternoon on the eve of his depar the U.S. Navy) and Mrs. Grant, to-day (Tuesday). ture for Eoma
Miss Eleanor Gamble, Mr. G. Harold Kentley and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gray.
The Official Landing. Some time before the official land-
Remainder Of The Programme, Commander Hartford had beet
Governor-General Stimson and the Adjutant of the Police Reserves
Mrs. Stimson, and party are stop. since its inception "a year ago.
ping at Government House. During the afternoon a silver bow! and two framed pictures of the.
Last evening there was a recep- Police Reserves were presented to him by the oEcers and subordinate offers as tokens of the esteem in ing a large crowd of spectators tion at Government House in their
held by the members of assembled outside the cordon drawn honour. which he
by the police, while within the pre-character, and invitations were the Police Reserves.
There Was D
issued to practically all the Ame representative gathering and among those present einets of the Fier there were mem- ware the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe,bers of the Councils, heads of Gay-rican community of the Colony.
This morning a trip to Shek O C.3.G (Captain Superintendenternment Departments, members of of Poiisel, Mr. L. H. C. Calthier the United States Consulate staff, has been arranged, and lunch will (A.S.P., Adjutant," Heserves), DA
It was of an informat
S. W. To and Mr. Bighen Singh Naval, Military and Royal Air be taken there, the return being (Hon. Commissioners, Reserves), Force; representatives, and repre-made in the afternoon for ten at Mr. E. R. Dovey (O.C., Sharp-
The Hung Hing Native Bank in Canton recently failed for nearly 3300,000 More than 100 ereditors 730 TAELS RECOVERED FROM shooters' Company), Mr. F. Mosentatives of the local Filipino com- Governinent House.
have an interest in it. Native bank failures have been very common since the "Red upheaval and subsequent depreciation paper, currency.
HARBOUR.
of
The Governor-General and party
fung (O.C., Chinese Company), Dr.munity.
Flying C. H. Thomas (0.0,
At the sea end of the Pier was leave for Manila on the President Squad), Inspector Paterson (Train-drawn up a Guard of Honour from McKinley this evening...
Scottish-
In Tokyo. the 2nd King's Own the Several hauls of opium were ing School), and Staff Sergt. R. J.
made by Revenue Officer Gea. Watt Hunt,
Borderers, under the command of The following United Press mes- In welcoming the guests, Co- over the week-end Acting on in- Last Sunday being the anniver-formation received, he organised amander Hartford congratulated the sary of the death of Admiral Cheng party of searchers, who dredged the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe on hy/ Capt. G. H. Abbott, while in their sage to the Manila Times regarding Pei Kuang, a Constitutionist who harbour bed "abent three hundred rent decoration and the Police centre were the colours, borne by
was assassinated in 1818, some of his relatives placed two wreaths at the foot of his statue in Dutch Folly, the public garden just off the West Bund. Admiral Cheng, who was at one time Minister of the.
ed under not dissimilar circam stances.
LEAVE TO-DAY.
MUITOW DOrning.
Revenue Offer Watt pursued his enquiries further and found that the charcoal had been dis- charged by the ss. Chung On. He made a rigorous search of another lot of charcoal discharged from the same steazer and discovered 300 taels of prepared and 350 taels of raw opium.
Reserves in having so helpful a Lieut. the Hon. W. F. C.. J. B. thief Mn-Wolfe, he said, had Napier (Master of Napier), and at been always ready to give assistance the Pier Head were assembled the and guidance where necessary,
Continuing, Commander Hard-Band of the Battalion, under the ford paid a tribute to the staff of
done to bring the Reserves to their
Mr. Wolfe's Tribute To Commander
Governor-General Stimson's visit
Kong.
Governor-General
re-
to Tokyo, a route to the Philip Lot from the Prayn wall near the Douglas Wharf. Their efforts were
pines, is of interest, and reads:- Tokyo, February 19th-Arriving rewarded with a find of 730 taels of prepared opium, valued at 811,250. Later on Sunday afternoon, the
in Yokohama in excellent health. and spirits, Colonel Henry L. Stim- son, new Governor-General of the same officer raided a godown at
Prior to this, Mr. B. C. Tredwell Philippines now en route to his Chinese Navy, saved the then Pre-Hollywood Road, where they found the regular Police for all they had baton of Mr. W. F. Fitz-Earle. sident Li Yuan Hung from being sa taels of opium under some bas captured by Monarchists at Peking kets of barcoal. It was worth urcient state of efficiency, mention (United States Consul-General in new post, came up to Tokyo for
Ambamador Charles MacVeagh, in 1916. He was the first of a list $719. Two men, who were on the ing in particular the work of Hong Kong) had left for the Pre luncheon with Premier Tanaka and of Southern leaders who were kill-premises at the time were arrested Staff Sergt. Hunt and Inspector rident McKinley in the Victoria,
He expects to depart this even.. Paterson. He also thanked Mr. S. and charged before Mr. R. E.
W. Tso, Mr. Bisher Singh the the launch which brought Governoring to resame his journey with Admiral Cheng brought Lindsell yesterday. Mr. W. D. tho Chinese Navy to Southern Owen appeared for the accused and Commanding Officers and subordiGeneral Stimson and his party to stops at Kobe, Shanghai and Hong waters in 1917, when the Chinese the cast was axmanded until to nates for their loyalty during the Queen's Pier.
Stimson time be was in charge. He said
Shortly before 3 p.m. H.E. the National Assembly held a session in Canton, Both the National As-
that each member of the Reserves Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi, quested the United Press to reito sembly and the Navy have now re-
should strive to be looked upon by K.C.31.6.), accompanied by Capt rate that he has made as statements turned to the North. There was no
the public as a friend, and if that Whyte (A.D.C.) arrived from Gev concerning independence, policy or was achieved all the work he had ernment House, and the customary similar subjects since his appoint- formai ceremony last Sunday.
done would not have been in vain salute was accorded His Excel- ment and that he is proceeding to SIR MILES LAMPSON TO
In conclusion Commander art lency, to the strains of the National Manila with an open mind and the fard said that the East had an
Antheta.
desire to meet the Filipino people; extraordinary dalk and he hoped to
Among those present in addition on a basis of goodwill and co-opera- come back again.
to H.E. the Governor were H.E. tion. Major-General C. C. Luard, C.B.,.
In general, the new Philippines C.M.G. (G.O.C. South China Com chief executive expressed the same Mr. Walle spoke at length on the mand), with his A.D.C. "Lieut. Battitude as formerly voiced as he invaluable help given by Comdr.QF. Johnston, Capt. A. B. Palmer, passed through Honolulu and San Hartford during the past twelve of H.M.S. Argus, representing Francisco
Reginald Y | months.án reorganising the Reserves Vice-Admiral Sir
At Shanghai, the Governor- and carrying out work which Tyrwhitt KC.B-0.8.0. D.O.L would have thrown a heavy burden (Commander-in-Chief of the China General was entertained by the on the regular Force. After thank Station). Commodore J. L. Pear American Chamber of Commerce to mg the officers commanding the son, C.M.G. (accompanied by Pay-a banquet at the American Club Rogers, on Saturday, and the Governor four companies for the loyal assist master Commander. H. ance rendered to Comdr. Hartford, O.B.E, (Secretary), Col. C. Russell General spoke of America's trado Mr. Wolfe asked the departing Brows, D.8.0 and other military prospects in the Far East, and the officer to accept on behalf of his staff officers, Group Captain G. D. benefit it could be to Chine and The Managizig Committer of the quests gifts already mentioned with M. Robertson, Squadron Leader B. other countries.
Bir Miles Lampson, Khalsa Diwan are giving a receptheir good wishes for his health and J. Farmer and other officers (re tion at Messrs Lane, Crawford's happiness in the Old Country, presenting the Royal Air Force),
Dr. B. W. Teo and Mr. Bishen Messrs, H. Shantz (United States Sir Miles Lampson is returning restaurant on Friday, March 9th, at 3.15 p.m. in honour of Mr. K. Singh also spoke thanking Comdr. Consul), and J. Muccio and KO. from Canton by the Tarantula S. Chowdhury, the first Indian Hartford for the encouragement Kremtr (United States Vice-Con- to-day and will meet the Governor and help their mom had always suls), the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax General of the Philippine at tea The Hon. Mr.
(Colonial Secretary), the Hon. Mr. at Governor House this afternoon, Commander Hartford in receivHT Creasy-(Director of Public As announced elsewhere the British ing the souvenina from the hands of Works), the Hon. Sir Joseph Kemp, Minister will remain in the Colony Mr. Wolfe, again expressed his K.C. (Attorney-General), the Hon. until Friday, when he proceeds to.. thanks.
Mr. R. A. C. North (Secretary for Shanghai by the s.x. Franconia.
Sir Miles W. Lampson, British
No further arrests were made lut Minister at Peking, spent Monday on Shameen with his own country- it was understood that the owners men: He attended an informal re- and master of the Chung On will be
COLONY'S FIRST INDIAN BARRISTER.
ception given by the British colony summoned for allowing the vessel in Canton at the Canton Club at to carry contraband. noon, and in the latter part of the afternoon and evening, he was with the British merchants and the gar- rison of the Scots Guards. Sir Miles did not make any formal speech but spoke very highly of the welcome accorded him by the Chinese autho rities. He also expressed the view that his visit has given him à much clearer conception of the Canton. situation.
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ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO MR. K. S. CHOWDHURY.
The British Minister is leaving Canton this morning for Hong Kong on board the Tarantula. An official farewell was to be accorded at which the British Consul-General, Barrister in the Colony Wolfe, roceived. representatives of the Chinese Pro- vincial and Municipal authorities, C.M.G., will take the chair. An and British military and naval address of welcome to the Colony forces on Shameen were to be pre- will be presented to Mr. Chowd
tury.
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