THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1928.
QUIET IN CANTON. FLOODS IN KWANGTUNGDEPARTURE OF HE.
LI TSAI HSIN'S ADVICE.
WE MUST KEEP OUR HEADS.
ANTI-JAPANESE BOYCOTT DECIDED UPON.
(YEUM QUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.]
THE RIVERS TURNED TO
TORRENTS.
MUCH DAMAGE TO RICE FIELDS.
[FROM OUR CHINTAE CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, May 9th.
As a result of the recent heary rainfall, the East, North and West Rivers and their principal tributaries are rapidly rising and some are now ten to fourteen feet above their normal level. This has already caused considerable damaga
THE GOVERNOR.
BRILLIANT SPECTACLE AT
QUEEN'S PIER:
MARSHAL LI TSAI HSIN REPRESENTED.
DR. JEROME SUARES.
FORMERLY RESIDENT OF
HONG KONG.
BEQUEATHS LOCAL ESTATE
TO BROTHERS.
THE MACAO FAIR.
A TRADE VENTURE ON A BIG SCALE..
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GREYHOUND RACING FOR
CHINA.
An
Letters of administration have
The Colony of Macao is making been granted to Mr. W. E. Lavery effort to progress and to Shenton of the estate of the late Dr. establish itself as a centre of trada Brilliant sunshine made the occa-Suares, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.S., who sion of the formal departure of His committed suicide at Johore in
and as a pleasure resort, Excellency the Governor, Sir Cecil September 18th, 1997.
anergetic group of patriots are. Clementi, K.C.M.G., Lady Clementi and family yesterday morning, AJ. and L. P. Suares, brothers of and its environs considerable build- In an affidavit sworn to by Messra.ning acheme, and in the city itself organising an extensive town plan-
spectacle which will not "soon be the deceated and who reside ing operations are in hand already. forgotten. Queen's Pier, draped Belgum and Bombay respectively. The great with Bags and decorated with palms, it was stated that the late Dr. months ago, which links up Macac road, opened some was crowded by ladies in bright Suarce was a ship's surgeon in the with the New Territorica and many to rice crops and other agricultural summer dresses and men in uniforme ervice of Mesars. Butterfield and of the principal districts of South products. The streams feeding the morning dress. Out in the Square Swire. He was on the La Kaying China, formed part of this scheme, were the guard of honour provided from 1831 to July 1927, and had and is an engineering feat of by the K.O.S.B., and behind and his residence in this Colony, flanking them crowds of spectators, gong for Johore in July 1827 to
The late Dr. Suares left Hong which Macao may well be proud. both European and Chinese..
take up the post of resident Medion) The gathering on the pier, which Officer to the Gunong Pullai Water included members of the Executive works, in the service of the Sings and
pore Municipal Corporation, in Johore.
The latest developments with re- gard to the anti-Japanese feeling in Canton are that a rigid boycott of Japanese goods has been decided upon and a committee has been organized by the representatives of all closses of the community for the purpose of carrying it out. This eccacmic action, according to a East River, particularly those 'in reliable source of information, is the Ho Yu, Wu Wa and Tae Kun the result of spontaneous indigna districts, have become torrente tion against the Japanese on ac-sweeping everything before them. count of the military expedition to In a single day the East River ross Shantung and its clash with the 11 feet (Chinese moniurement) above Chinese soldiers there.The boycott its normal tide level--The rushing "is planned to be more rigid than water overflowed the banks and in- undated large tracts of adjacent innds on either side of the eiver, destroying all the rice crops in the flooded area.
any previous ones. Beretofore when any one was found dealing with goods under boycott, he was re- primanded, warned and had his goods confiscated. Now if any ope is found dealing in Japanese goods, he will be punished as though the goods were contraband of war. This means that, in addition to the confiscation of the goods he will be imprisoned according to the nature and extent of his offence. This form of punishment was recom- mended by a patriotic organisation. in Shaatung, and was cabled to the people in Cantan.
The region under inundation is the East River districts includes the following: Ho Yu, Kak Chuck, Tiao Yi King, Shek Kung San, Kwan Yan Kok, and Chat Nui Hu. Further down the river, notably in the regions around Sheklung, however, the rise of water was not so marked
River districts has already gone up The price of rice in the East
Hardship will be the inevitable out- MARSHAL LI OPTIMISTIC OF ❘ come, especially among the poorer
classes.
SETTLEMENT.
A military conference was held in the Kwangtung Provincial Gov- ernment House yesterday to discuss. measures to be taken against the Japanese. The conference was
Hsin and was attended by prac
·Similar disasters have also be
fallen on the West and North Rivers. But the rise of water in these two rivers was by no means
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Legislative Councils, the Judges, Heads of Departments, the Consular Body, representatives of the Navy and Army and of the Foreign and Chinese communities, with their ladies, drew back and
formed a narrow lane down which His Excellency and Lady Clementi and their children passed, shaking hands with all present.
Mr. Chu Chao Hsia, the Canton Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, had come from Canton to represent
Marshal Ii Tsai Hsin,
Arrival Of Government House Party.
from Government House drew up Just after 11 o'clock the first car
at the entrance to the pier. In it wero Master and the three Misses. Clementi in charge of a lady. The children seemed happy and excited at the prospect of the journey before them, but their chief pre-
Deceased's brothers, under oath, tratified that, the Dr. Jerome Saares who committed suicide at Johors was the same who formerly resided in Hong Kong and was their brother,
Deceased left estate in the Colony amorating to 87,100 and by virtue of his will, which was made on board the aa Kaying, he bequeath ed everything to his two brothers, for whom Mr. Shenton is the executor.
LIEUT. COL. SIR VICTOR.
MACKENZIE, BART.
DEPARTURE OF A POPULAR
OFFICER
Demonstrations Of Manufacture,
opened between October 14th and The projected fair which will be December and is in the main a commercial venture designed to in duce producers and manufacturers' from all over the country to use Macao as a distributing centre. All classes of goods will be represented there and demonstrations of manu facture will be given. The scheme is slightly reminiscent of Wembley contributing will erect their own on a small scale. The various firms
demonstration areas, and buildings for the sale of their goods, and it i hoped by means of the fair to introduce European commodities to the Chinese and also to provide a market for the sale of Oriental roods to both Europeans and Chinese.
Agricultural Implements.
A particular feature is to be made of agriculture. Machinery, fortilizers, etc., are being sent from All parts of the world and Heang, shan with its fertile well watered Lieut. Col. Sir Victor A. F. Macland seems an excellent starting kenzie, Bark, D.S.O., M.V.O., officer point for the introduction commanding the 2nd Battalion, modera agricultural methods. Scots Guards, left yesterday by the Empres of Ruia.
For The Ladies.
of
Sir Victor has been stationed at The date has been chosen with a Shamshuipo military camp, where view to Chinese New Year and a
aided over by Marshal Liso marked as on the East River, be occupation for the moment was to he gave, a dinner on the eve of his Flarge number of firms are sending |
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ing "only, about ten feet above
hands and have a final word.
bid farewell to their chauffeur, departure to dll the men stationed wearing apparel, blankets, silks, evidently a good friend. Master there. After the meal the troops etc. It is intended to have a very
**chaired tically all the high military and normal. A good number of banks Clementi returned twice to shake cheering with the pipers leading the material to tempt the ladies of all bim round the camp large display of remnants of way. Nearly all the men of the nationalities of Macao, Hong Kong Battalion were assembled on the and the district generally to the
Fair. wharf yesterday morning, and gave Colone. This was not a military rousing cheers for their popular function but an entirely spontane aus mark of appreciation on the part of the men.
flicted on the inhabitants in these districts.
civil authorities in Canton. Mar, and dykes on these rivers, were, shal Li first gave a full review of however, washed out by the torrent the Japanese military action. in Shantung sad of the fighting beef water. Much loss has been in- tween the Japaness troops and the Chinese troops. The Marshal urged every one present to be enim and
They are now moving keep his head. Our attitude must their live stock and belongings to be firm and unshakeable," he nearby highlands or hills, hoping aid.
"We must not get over that there they will be safe. The excited even though we are now passing through a national crisis flooded places in the North River of a most momentous nature. We districts are around Ho Tau Lin"
PROTECTION FOR
*. FOREIGNERS.
should follow the policy of the Kong Kow, and Pakong How. Central Government at Naoking and keep cool. I believe that a satisfactory solution, will eventually, be effected between China and Japan. The policy of the Nation- alist Government in this regard is to complete the National Revolu tion by all means, to which end the Central Government at Nanking These resolutions may be taken has already instructed Marahal as an indication of the attitude of Chiang Kai Shek to capture Poking the Provincial Administration res- in the shortest possible time. "Apecting the Japanese military move- regards the extremely provocativements in Shantung. As regards the acts of Japanese soldiery in Tainan, protection of foreign nationals in the matter should be left to the Canton, and Japanese nationals in Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The particular, the Municipal Govern- world will know that we are right possible to insure the preservation ment has taken every precaution We must on the one hand cable the soldiers now stationed
Tang Shih Tang, Com Hunan of order. and Hupeh to move up North to missioner of Police of Canton, has support the Northern Punitive increased the number of patrols in Military Campaign. On the other the streets and maloos and bas hand we must be most careful in
given them explicit instructions to guiding the masses of our people the effect that the lives and pro- in their struggle for emancipation.perty of all the foreign nationals We must prevent any untoward in Canton, the Japanese in parti eventuality."
cular, must be fully protected. So far everything is well in Canton. There is not the slightest sign of trouble arising anywhere in the city against the Japanese nationals.
tected.
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The Royal Salute. and then the strains of the National Several other big cars drew up Anthem announced the arrival of His Excellency and Lady Clementi, who were accompanied by Captain and his aide-de-camp, who were in His Excellency Whyte, A.D.C. white uniforms, inspected the guard of honour while Lady Clementi chatted with friends on the pier.
As His Excellency turned to enter Queen's Pier, the spectators drew back in two ranks which stretched the entire length of the pier. Siz Cecil and Lady Clementi followed by Captain Whyte, A.D.C., and their children passed down the lane thus left free shaking hands with everyone, and stopping occasionally for a few words of farewell.
At 11.15 the steam launch Fictoria left the pier with the Governor and family aboard. As the Empress of Rusia left the harbour at noon & salute of 17 guns was fired.
Those" Present,
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Among the Chinese present were Mr. Chu Chao Hsin, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs at Cantón, re- presenting Marshal Li Tai Rain, Sir Shou-son and Lady Chow. Sir Robert and Lady Ho Tung, the Hon. Dr. R. E. Kotevall, C.M.G., Mr. Li Yau Tsun, Mr. Ip Lan Chuen, Mr. Ho lu, Mr. Tang Siu Kin, Mr. Lee Po Kwai, Mr. Chung Foo, Mr. Leung But Yee, Mr. Ng Wah, Mr. Ng Yee Chan, Mr. Kwok Siu Lau, Mr. Tam Poon. Tang, Mr. Ho Wai Sang, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, Dr. 8. W. To, Mr: Lin Chuen, Mr. Ho Sai Tiu, Mr. Chau Taun Nin, Mr. Ko Lung Ho, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, and Mr. Do Ste Тисд
THE HON. MR. W. T. SOUTHORN.
SWORN IN AS OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOOVERNMENT,
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The Hon. Mr. W. T. Southern was sworn in as Officer Administering the Government, the ceremony being held at Government House, as
· Macs In Procession.
composed of machinery, bicycles, Another large section will be
motors, trucks and building mata- rials, etc.
Grayhound Racing, my Entertainment is not to be for gotten, besides various side shows there will be greyhound races heid daily,
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Mr. J. Williams, the former maa- ager of the Majestic Hotel, Shang- tai and Rafles, Singapore, is arranging the greyhound racing. Impressed by the great popularity of this form of sport at kne Mr. Williams suggested introducing
the dogs" to the Far East. Plenty of capital was forthcoming at Home and an option was obtain- ed on 60
animals. Difficultich have, however, been encountered in many leading places of the Far East but a start is to be made in Macao..
The sixty animals, in charge of a qualified yet," are expected in Macao about a month before the opening of the fair and their sponsor is most optimistic as to the future of greyhound racing in the Far East. People like grey. hound racing he said, "" because it is cheap, it is straight, because there can be no instructions,' and it takes place in the evening after business hours. He felt sure that these qualities would appeal just as much to the Chinese as to the Eng lish people. In the course of time, there is no reason why every big town in China should not have its course. People in Macso are very keen on the sport both for itself and as an additional attraction to the town'
'A Charitable Organisation.. Another and not less important aspect of the Fair is that it is be sides being a trade venture a charit able organisation. The gate money and all profits will be given to the Macao Holy Institute of Mercs, whose excellent work on behalf of sufferers of all classes and races is well know
Among those present at the pier to bid good-bye and bon voyage ta H.E. and Lady Clementi wore Bit Henry Gollan, Sir Honry Pollock, Mr. E. B. Halifax, the Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, C.B.E., the Right Fax. and Mrs. C. K. Dappuy, Bishop Valtorta, Mr. A. Morris, Mr. H. A. C. North, Mr. J. T. Bagram, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Bayer, Comdr. and Mrs. J. B. Newill, Mr. SIX RESOLUTIONS.
and Mrs. W. J. Carrie, the Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Rev. A Walde grove, Mr. B. E Lindsell, Mr. J. After some discussion the follow ing resolution the following re
But in spite of the prevailing W. Franks, the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. pressing the attitude of the Canton quiet and the precautionary mea-Walle, C.M.G. Mr. T. W. Ains the Council Chamber, as under re-
worth, Mr. Mcf. Messer, Mr. H. B. pair. Government respecting the presentsures adopted by the Canton regime, Phelips, Mrs. W. T. Southor, Mr. Members of the Executive and international complications with the Japanese nationals in the city P Jacka, Hon. Mr. J Owen Legislative Councils, heads of Gov Зарда: -
have nearly all fled to the Japanese Hughes, Mr. A. E. Wood, and allernment Departments, the senior As regards foreign thatters Consulate on Bhameen on to the
Naval and Military officers · and neither soldiers for military two Japanese gunboats off Shameen foreign Consular bodies. officers shall act in direct inde- or to Hong Kang. Ever since the Othcers of the Services present others were present.
included:- pendence of the orders of the public demonstration on May 7th
Commodore J. L. Pearson, C.M.G. Nationalat Government,
last, not a single. Japanese has been
The procession was preceded by All foreign national, in seen on the streets of Canton. As H.M.S. Tamar), Captain, Sneyd Chins must be adequately pro far as can be ascertained the sailors H.M.S. Berwick), Captain E. C. Mr. J. Wiltshire, Head Bailiff, who O. Thompson, D.8.0., (3rd des carried the mace, and the oaths on the two Japanese gunboats off troyer flotills) Captain J. B. Glen were administered by Sir Henry 3. All the facts underlying the Shameen have not for the past few Japanese military atrocities in days entered Canton to purchase crose, D.S.O. (H.M.S. Titania) Gollan, the Chief Justice, with
Pay-Comdr. H. Rogers, Q.B.Ewhom was the Puisme Judge (Mr. An Exhibition Hall Now Opez, „Tainan should be made known to ¦ provisions.
(Secretary to the Commodore); P. In the Officer Administering the The plans of the p by Messrs. the people, civilian as "well as It was learned that the present H.E. the General Officer Com military so as to rouse them to boycott against the Japanese goods manding (Major-General C. C. Government paid during the course support the policy of the Nation has received the hearty support of Luard, U.B., C.M.G.), and his Aide of the day official calls on HLE Remedios and Milo, and there is alist Government,
the merchants. Dealers in Japanese de Camp, Lt. C. W. P. Richardson, the General Officer Commanding already a building available in 4All the military officers must goods, particularly the textile pro- Colonel R. Skinner, Royal En (Major-General Laard) and Com which samples sent by the various control their troops and see that ducts, the various kinds of cloth, gineers, Colonel W. F. Christian, modore Pearedo
firms who will be represented at the Fair are exhibited Merchants the latter absolutely refrain from mata and leather goods, havo as D.S.O., Royal Artillery, Colonel J. Formal Announcement, any untoward acts against foreignsented to the boycott and said that 5. Bostock, C.B.E, Royal Army A Government Gazette extra requested to communicate with the and manufacturers interested are nationals in China,
they would see that the economic Medical Corps, Lieut. Col. Lordinary, published yesterday even- Organising Secretaries of the Macao 5.A telegram should be sent to action against the Japanese is car Comyn, O.M.G., D.8.0., 2nd Batting announces that: Wilfred Thomas Charity Marshal Chiang Kai Bhek, re- ried out in the most effective way King's Own Scottish Borderers, Lt. Southern, Esquire, Companion of Macao
and Commercial Fair, questing him to continue his possible.
Col. H. T. C. Ivens, 3rd/5th Pun the Most Disinguished Order of It is hoped by the organisers that Northern Expedition until the National Revolution has been con. It was further learned that Dr. jab Regiment, L-Col. J. D. Boyd, Saint Michael and Saint George, the Falt will do more than provide Chu Chao Hain, Commissioner for D.S.O., 1st Batt. Queen's Royal has, by virtue of the provisions of funds for the Holy Institute or telegram should be sent to Foreign Affairs of Kwangtung, has, Regiment, Lt. Col. P. A. Cardew, the Letters Patent passed under the give prominence to Macao Macao the military comrades in Hunan ubou reports of the troubles in Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Great Seal of the United Kingdom being a free port is open to traders and Hupeh, urging them to des Tainan, been visiting the various Major E. C. T. Warner D.S.O constituting the office of Governor of all nationalities and is free from patch troops up North to parti Consule-General on Shameen, ex-M.C., 2nd Batt. Scots Guards, and Commander-in-Chief of the the party feeling which is notable Facts the military operations plaining to them the facts of the Major J. W. Allan, Deputy Asat. Colony of Hong Kong and providing in other parts of China. The dis against Chang Teo Lan, Chang situation at Teinan. The Commis Adjutant & Quartermaster General for the Government thereof, to-day turbed state of the country has Taung Chang, Sun Chaan Fang sioner also lodged several strong Major MF Hanna, M.Cassumed the administration of the been a hindrance to trade and e and others. They should support protests with the Japanese Consai D.A.QM.G.;
Government of the Colony on the Macao Fair may provide a door Squadron Leader McPherson, departure of His Excellency the thringh which much needed goods Marshal Chiang Kai Shek with all General regarding the present their strength.
Japanese military intervention in R.A.F. (Kai-Tack),"
Governor, and has taken the pro- may pass into and out of the cous China.
(Continued on next Column). seribed oaths.
summated.
(Continued on neat Column).
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