KWANGTUNG ANGER RIGHTEOUS YOUTH BY
WITH NANKING.
COUNTENANCING THE EXTREMISTS.
CHEN MING SHU RETURN. ING TO CANTON.
ORDER.
NO DRINKING OR SMOKING UNDER TWENTY,
NATIONALIST GOVERNMENT
ORDER.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs BOYCOTT COMMITTEE ACTIVE. of the Nationalist Government has forwarded to Canton a set of rules for the prohibition of smoking and drinking by minors of both sexes, and the Provincial Government
{YRUM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.}
CANTON, August 1st.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 1928.
AFTERNOON BAND
CONCERTS.
EXPERIMENT IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS.
GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE
OF $1,000.
MEETING OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.
FULMINATING BERI- BRITISH BANK ON
BERI.
COOLIE'S DEATH AT TUNG
WAH HOSPITAL.
DR. G. H. THOMAS SUPPORTS HERBALIST'S VIEW,
On the recommendation of the Coroner at the Central Magistracy.
CHINESE SOIL.
INSTONE BANKING COR- PORATION IMPASSE.
REFUSAL TO REGISTER AS CHINESE CONCERN.
The impasse created by the action of the Canton Police in closing the two branches of the Instone Bank.
and
yesterday afternoon, the Jury with ag Corporation at Shękki
At the meeting of the Finance out retiring returned a verdict of Canton, respectively on the ground į
Committee, which will be held im-
médiately following the Legislative
that they had not been registered
In view of the decision to allow arnmental organisations ordering Council this (Thursday) afternoon coolie at the Tung Wah Hospital as a Chinese company remaine, un-
has issued instructions to all gov the extremist members of the Ku that these rules be "enforced. mintang to attend the 5th Plenary
The rules are as follows;--- Session at Nanking, the Canton
1.-Persons, „both male and Municipal Kuomintang, at a meet female, who have not attained the ing held yesterday morning, decid-age of twenty shall not be allowed ed to send a telegram to the Party authorities at the capital, urging them to cancel this permission.
smoke, tobacco, cigars or cigarettes, nor drink intoxicating liquor. Exception is made in the case of those who are recommended
a number of interesting financial votes will be submitted for ap proval. The total sum required is 8147,508.
It is proposed to give a few afternoon concerts in the Botanic 'Gardens as an experiment to see
death from natural Causes in respect of the death of a Chinese following a motor car accident last change. The Police have sealed up the vaults of the two branches, April.
the rectorė, maintain what croy will not register Chinese cun- cern, waile neither the British nor
The deceased was knocked down near the Pump Station on the Pokfulam Road on April 8th and Ciril Hospital for some five weeks after treatment at the Government
be expressed a wish to receive
the American Consal can accept
of the capital of the them sa foreign time. To be sure to us that at least fifty per cen
institution concerned must belong to nations(s of the State, with whose „Consur
sixty per cent. of the Instone Banking Corporation's capital matter of its claim for registration
The telegram has already been to drink wine under medical ad. whether the appreciation shown by Chinese Herbal treatment at the 'registration is sought.
despatched to Nanking and stated
vice.
the public would warrant future arrangements for the provision of
mentary vote of $1,000 is requested for this purpose.
Tung Wah Hospital to which he The was accordingly transferred. leg but after a further three weeks'
that Kwangtung is solidly united rule shaft be liable to a fine not music in the gardens. A supple-deceased had sustained a fractured British and American, so in
in opposing the admittance of Wang Ching Wei, Chen Kung Bok. Kan Nai Kuang, Koo Hang Yu, and other extremist members of
the Party to the deliberations of
of the Session. The Municipal Kuomintang," it added, is in
-Persons violating the above exceeding five dollars for each offence. This rule shall not apply to minors below the age of thirteen years, but in such cases the parents of guardians shall be responsible
for the correction of such per nicious babits. All wine, tobacco, or smoking equipment found in the possession of minors shall be
confitented.
receipt of innumerabic telegrams from every part of the Proviner 3. Parents or guardians who knowingly permit minors under where there is a branch Kuomintheir care to indulge in these tang, uncompromisingly condemn habits, shall be subject to ane ing the activities of these people. not exceeding Five Dollars. They are the cat's paws of the
Persons found guilty of sell Communist Party and were direct-ing wine or tobacco or equipment
ly responsible for the Communist holocaust of December 1th last in Canton."
Continuing, the telegram urged the Party authorities at Nanking to give due consideration to the wishes of the people of Kwangtung and acquiesce in this dimand for strong action. Unless this step is taken in time, there will be no way of maintaining order and harmony within the Party," the telegram concludes,
to minors, knowing that such goods will be used by the minors them. selves, shall be subject to a fine nat exceeding Twenty Dollars.
3.-The Bureaux of Safety; Magistrates or Elders in ali towns and villages shall be responsible for the enforcement of these rules-Cantun Gazette.
TRACTOR PLOUGH FOR
CANTON.
JUNIOR CLERICAL SERVICE. The amount of 8621,867 provided in the estimates of 1929 for the salaries of the junior clerical service is proving insufficient owing to the necessity to increase the establish- ment of clerks in several Govern- tient Offices beyond the strength for which provision was made.
While additions to strength are as a rule made by recruitment to the lowest grade it has been neces- numbers of higher posts in view of sary in some cases to increase the
increased responsibilities, and, the Subordinate Staff Board has recom- mended a number of extra promo-. tions to Class 5 and to the special class.
To meet the requirements a far- ther sum of $9,950 is asked for.
WIRELESS.
|
the
the
falls between two stoolà.
laterviewed by
concern
our
representa-
under Chinese treatment the patient was able to get up and walk. He died suddenly on July 7th at aboutir, lastone. Brewer, Fresident midnight after a brief bat violent attack of illness. Following a post of the Corporation, said that action mortem examination the cause of had been taken by the Canton death was reported as primary Office or by the Chinese Registrar Police, and not by the Foreign fracture and blood poisoning.
At the previous bearing the Chi-el Companies. This took place the nese Herbalist who attended the de- day after the British Consul had cased at the Tung Wah Hospital notified him that he was unable to said that the deceased had not died accept the two branches for en- from effects of the original fracture trance on his register of British but from what he diagnosed as firms. The police took charge of natural causes. The Chinese practi- the premises when he, Mr. Brewer, deceased had died from beri-beri tioner also suggested that the
and that the direct cause was heart failure.
The Coroner then suggested that the Chinese Herbaliss and Dr. F. W. Kirk, should hold a consultation with Dr. G. H. Thomas, formerly of the Tung Wab Hospital, whose wide knowledge and experience of cases at that Hospital should bep the jury to arrive at theiz verdict, Dr. Thomas, said "that he had
the
British Consul with regard to find. actually interviewing
ing some way out of the difficulty..
Responsibility To Hong Kong Courts.
com-
Brewer, we shall not register as One thing is certain,” said Mr.
a Chinese concern, We have hau plenty of precedents of Canton Governments making whatever levy they thought it upon banks regis- tered in the City. Une institution
I am res been associated with the Tang Wahbad to pay $1,000,000.
ponsive, as President of a Hospital for some sixteen years, during which time he had known any registered in Hong Kong, to four or five ruch
the Supreme Court here for the shareholders' money. We are quite average every year.
to leave Chinese Witness upheld the views of the willing either It is reported that the Depart
Chinese Herbalist that the deceased territory akogether or to operate as a British firm, but we cannot had died from natural causes, and ment of Agriculture of the Chung and in place of the contemplated said that he had formed this carry on under Chinese registra-
do now j opinion from the armptoms describtion What we want
to have a reliable liquidator ap which suggested fulminating beri positors, which we are in a posi beri."
UNIVERSITY'S PURCHASE.
The scheme for improving the Colony's wireless telegraphy service, which was submitted to the Finance Committee on April 19th this year and informally approved has been found to require modification. Cape D'aguilar Wireless Station has proved unsuitable for short wave transmission to Canton,
extensions to that station. it is pro-
cases
on
17
GENERAL CHEN MING SHU EXPECTED NEXT WEEK. General Chen Ming Shu, Com-Shan University have decided to mander of the 11th Army and Re. I purchase a modern tractor to aid posed to erect a station at the Peak Led by the Chinese practitioner pointed and to pay back our de. habilitation Commissioner of the in the cultivation of a big tract of
Southern Region of Kwangtung has finally decided to come to Can- ton, according to information from military circles. The General will leave the Island of Hainan, on the 4th of August and will probably reach Canton about next Tuesday. In a telegram despatched to the military authorities here, he stated that he had wanted to come to
Canton for some time but has not been able to TA account of the pressure of work on the rehabilita tion of the southern part of the
by the Government. land that was recently given them
as transmission from the experi- mental station in "The Eyrie" has, been found to be satisfactory. «
It will be necessary to erect two one-hundred-foot masts instead of one two-hundred-foot mast as at D'Aguilar and also a new building thereby increasing the estimated expenditure for this year from
$68,700 to $91,440.
In view of the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the people, and since Chung Shan University has a Department of Agriculture,, the Government some time ago. gave to this department a huge tract of virgin »land, so
It is further proposed to extend demonstrations could be given in that experiments and practical this Peak Station, as experience support of the principle expound dictates, with a few to the cen ed in lesturers. The Departinent tralisation there of all transmitters. This, if carried out, will involve of Agriculture plans to cultivate a
an additional expenditure in due section, about five hundred acres in
course of $70,250 but it is expected extent, during the next three
that this will be balanced by in- This acreage would re- months.
revenus and decreased creased amount
working costs..
The amount which it is proposed to include in the 1990 estimates is
za
enormous
of
quire manual labour to cultivate, 10 a
Province. He is now holding a contractor is to be purchased-Gon- ference with his colleagues in Hai-ton Gazetle.
how, respecting reconstruction "`in the Island of Hainan. The confer ence will last until August end, when he will be free to attend to other work. It will be remember-
KIANGSU'S CAPITAL.
NASKING, July 19th ed that Marshal Li Tsai Hain, prior Kiangsu Provincial Government to
Pursuant to
a decision of the
to his departure for the North, remove the seat of the Provincial telegraphed him to come to Can Capital within one month from ton to act as the Chairman of the Nanking to Chinkiang, & sum of '8100,000 was appropriated for ex- Provincial Council until the Mar-
penses of transfer to the city of shal returned. As Gentral Chen Chiakiang, at the Bist meeting of was unable to come, the chairman- ship. was turned over to Mr. Fung Cho Man, Commissioner of Fin-
ance.
BOYCOTT COMMITTEE
RESISTED.
8168,700,
WATER METERS IN KOWLOON.
A sum of $15,000 was included in the 1928 estimates to cover the cost of supplying and fixing new water meters in Kowloon, but this amount has been practically ex- hausted. There are some 200 appli- cations for meters outstanding and further applications, are received almost daily. and a further vote of the Provincial Government yester-816,000 is required to meet the day. The Provincial Reconstruc- needs. tion Department has been instruct- ed to submit a plan for the neces- sary expenses of transfer and re- pairs.
It was also decided that a summ of $200,000 he appropriated for the The boycott against Japanese suppression of bandits and Com- goode is being prosecuted with fresh munista in accordance with a re- vigour in Canton. The period for quest from General Chien Ta the registration of all unsold Japan Chun, Commander of the Shang- cee goods still in the hands of the hai and Woosung Gendarmerie.
last Saturday The meeting also decided to merchante, started mording and was supposed to have move the ban on grain transporta- finished last night, bet is to be tion to the North, which has been postponed. This is because the in force during the past year. work could not be finished within | Kue Min News Agency. three days as was first announced
re-
It is pointed out that the meters produce revenue. Up to date this year 375 meters have been fixed and the extra $15,000 requested will permit of another 300 being sup plied.
The Coroner, who had previously tion to do having actually got all, remarked that he would be ready or practically all the cach needed, to accept Dr. Thomas's decision in the two branches concerned. following the consulation recom. We hope that the British Consul mended this verdict to the Jury who will be able to arrange this." returned a verdict of death from natural causes. The driver of the car was acquitted of all respon-it sibility.
The Police need $1,000 for an
revolver range. open air
The Indian shore guards formerly prac tised revolver shooting at a range at Sockunpoo. With the extension of building development in that district, this range had to be closed and was included in the site for the Eastern District Tung. Wah Hospital. The vote now requested is to meet the cost of forming an open air revolver range (butts, targets, etc.) at Kennedy Town over the old water service tank to take the place of the one closed at Sookunpoo. There are 600 Indian. guards being trained in the use of revolvers
During 1920. the number of meters A sum of $300 is needed in the fixed was 506 and last year, 582. District Office, North, to meet ad The revenue from excess consumpditional expenditure incurred by an tion of water in Kowloon was officer doing double duty. During the absence on long leave of the 808,934 in 1928 and $153,489 in 1927. For the first quarter of this year Senior Land Bailiff the Junior Land the revenue from excess consump. Bailiff who acted in his stead was tion was $41,640 as compared with required at the same time to per $28,700 in the first quarter last year form the duties of his own office for and $17,147 in the first quarter of 1920.
"And if not, Mr. Brewer ?". Then the money remains where is, and if depositors complain we shall have to refer them to the Canton Government, it is hard on them but at least their money is
02
"Are you thinking of altering your constitution, or appealing for more capital either British American in order to qualify for registration with one cr other Consult-"No, we are not anxious to do that. Our share fist is closed and we don't want more capital at present"
Asked if the Corporation thought of opening a branch in Shameen. Mr. Brewer, agreed that this was a possibility, but it had not yet been explored and in case would take some time to accomplish.
members.
י וד
The P.W.D. are asking for
ST. PETER'S CHURCH $10,000 to cover expenditure in
YOUNG MEN'S CLUB. miscellaneous, works, extraordinary, to the end of the year. Owing, ‘it AUGUST ARRANGEMENTS. is stated, to the number of items
The following is the programma approved as proper charges under this heading it is necessary to arranged this month for members supplement the vote in the estimates of the St. Peter's Young Men's
The amount was re Club':- by $10,000. duced for this year owing to the MOONLIGHT Pichica-Two-moon- need for economy but the increase light pienice were arranged for this in the revenue makes an increased month The first took place last provision possible.
night while the second one will Launch leaves Blake Pier at 8 p.m. be on Wednesday, August 9th. sharp and will call at Station Pier, will be Repulse Bay. The charge, Kowloon at 8.10 p.m. Destination which does not include refresh ments, will be 60 cents for members and ladies and 80 cents for non- a period of nine months. It is pro- SATURDAY AFTERNOON PIONICS.- posed to grant him a bonus of $300 The attendance at these picnics in respect of overtime.
The Chinese Medical Officer for has increased and members are Other items on the Finance Com. the New Territories, it is pleasant invited to make use of these weekly mittee agenda include $3,351 for to be able to record, has obtained BATHING SHED.-ÁR additional a motor car thereby increasing his bench has been installed in the the purchase by Government of land at Ho Sheung Heung, Northern usefulness. The provision of a District, New Territories. An offer garage for the car is necessary, and Men's Change Room. Locker hold- has been made by the executors of the sum of 884 (six months rent) for their lockers and have their era are requested to provide locks is requested to be voted for this, the owner (deceased) to sell to
GARDEN FETE-The Club is under- Government, at the Government re-purpose pending the provision of a sumption rates, about 17 acres of Government Garage.
The Colonial Secretary's Office taking the running of the sideshows and dances in connection with the land. It is considered desirable to accept the offer, the land to be needs $15,000 for steel filing forthcoming Garden Fete organised used for exchange in the place of cabinets. The transfer of the Office by St. Peter's Church. Further cash payments in future resump records (dating from 1848) to tem- particulars will appear later.
porary quarters during the recon-
SUBSCRIPTION8.-Members are re The Fire Brigade requires 3480 struction of the office drew attention minded to send in their overdue Indian and Ceylonese Artillery to pay rent at the rate of $60 a to the dilapidated condition of the
subscriptions..NUE unpatriotic re and Infantry Brigade Signal See-month for a room in the Y.M.C.A., old wooden filing cabinets. It is SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS.-August Their names have tions, open to Indians and Cey- been posted in front of their establonese of good character, between Kowloon, to house a European Bub proposed to proxide modern steel 7th Library Committee; August lishments and published in all the the ages of 18 and 35. Applicants as no accommodation is available the reconstructed offices in place 21st, Entertainment Committee; Officer from Kowloon Fire Station filing cabinets for the furnishing of 14th, Sports Committee; August vernacular papers for public con- must medically fit and able to
in the Station...
of attempting to repair and re-use August 28th, Executive Committee, demnation.
speak, read and write English.
(Continued on next Column). the old wooden cabinets.
Each meeting is at 8:30 p.m.
by the Committee on the Severance
of Economic Relations with Japan. SINGAPORE VOLUNTEERS.
Every shop in the city dealing in
Japanese goods is being systematic-
ally investigated by oticere of the NEW UNIT FOR INDIANS AND Committee, Most of the
дет
"
CEYLONESE.
chants, especially the maller ones, have allowed their shope to be searched and their Japanese goods The Singapore Volunteer Corps registered. But some strongly ob- announces the formation of the fol- jected to this action of the Com-lowing new unita:- mittec and a few went so far as to
A Eurasian Vickers Gun Bection refuse to admit the inspectors to open to Eurasians of good charao- their premises, declaring that they ter with previous military or had no right to register their goods Volunteer training, up to the age whether they are Japanese or not. of 40. These "recalcitrants" the inspec töra branded as actionaries."
tions.
OTHER ITEMS.
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