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TRANSPORT OF CHINESE TROOPS.
NOW PERMITTED IN BRITISH VESSELS.
BUT ARMS MUST BE LEFT
BEHIND..
CANTON, September 18th. Since the consummation of the Nationalist Revelation and the unification of China, Chinese troops have been allowed to travel in British ships. This, has hitherto bern, torbidden, because the British
THE FENGTIEN ENVOY.
HAPPY DAYS IN CANTON,
LEAVING FOR MANCHURIA,
(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ¦
for the North many
CANTON, September 16th. Mr. Yang Yuk Scan, the Feng- (FROM OCK CHINESE CORRESPONDANT.) tien Envoy who came to Canton nearly a month ago, is leaving for Manchuria to-morrow. At Hong Kong, he will take ship for Shang hai where he will try to see Marshal Li Tsai Hsin and. Mr. Hu Han Min before going home. He said "that he had intended to leave Canton but he did not wish to return to weeks ago Manchuria without having had a conference with Marshal L Every day he was told that the Marshal would soon be back, but the return Was put off and according to the latest reports from military circles. no" definite date for hil return can be named as he has gone to Nan- king to take part in the delibera tions of the Central Executive Council. The Fengtien envoy will therefore, go to Shanghai and thence to Nanking to confer with Marshal Li, Mr. Hu Han fin, General Hsu Chung Chi, and other Canton notables there. After this he will return to Manchuria to report to General Chang Hsueh
Government wanted to maintain a strictly neutral attitude in the civil wars. The only condition im- posed upon the Chinese soldiers while travelling in vessels flying the British flag is that they must not carry firearms of any descrip- tion. The matter is dealt with in a recent letter from Mr. J. R. Brenan, the British Acting Consul- General at Shameen, to Dr. Chao
Hsin Chu, Commissioner for For- eign Affairs of Kwangtung. The
letter states: —
SIB,- The transport of Chinese troops in British ships has hitherto
Liang.
In an interview with local press he was highly pleased with the hospitality accorded him by the fficials and people during his short sojourn in Canton. He visited Macao, the other day and stayed there for three days, during which
Chinese in the Portuguese Colony, He was accompanied by Mr. Chench Hong Shing Chief of the Bureau of Provincial Highways. He sail that he was deeply impressed by the thriving enterprise of Macao.
men yesterday the visitor said that
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1928.
THE TATTOO. CORRESPONDENCE.
DEVELOPMENTS AT
LIUCHOW.
TO BE THE ** CHICAGO OF SOUTH CHINA.”
EXHIBITION PLANS GO
FORWARD.
FOREIGN AND CHINESE CO.OPERATING.
CANTON.
The City of Liuchow in Kwangsi
PARKING OF CARS AND
TRAFFIC CONTROL.
ARRANGEMENTS AND PRICES.
For the convenience of the public, special arrangements are being made for the parking of motor cara at the Grand Tattoo which is to be held at Sockunpoo on October 4th, 5th and 6th.
THE NEW SAILORS' AND SOLDIERS' HOME,
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE“ HONG KONG DALLY PRESS."]
:
Sir, I am by no means keen on writing to the papers,' but a good deal of thought and anxiety on the subject and a sense of personal responsibility for the welfare of our Service Mea, spurs me to ask. whether the public of Hong Kong! has altogethef forgotten our appeal on behalf of the New Sailors" and It is proposed to sell tickets in Soldiers' Home now nearing com Province, where the "forthcoming adrance for the different car pletion on the Prays East. The given to this enterprise by the Industrial exhibition of foreign and parks" so that any cars which have splendid support which has been no distinctive mark on them will Press of the Colony tempts me to Chinese, goods will be held on October 10th, 1920, is transforming be taken as not going to the Tattoo seek the further favour of the in- itself iuto a modern trade centre and will be diverted along thesertion of this letter. and, by the end of this year, it Causeway Bay in hoped that the public highway syatem will connect that city with important centres in Kwangtung as well as Kwangsi. There is now a
and Shaukiwan
Roads, being kept clear of the Tattoo area.
The access for ner cars to the Tattoo ground entrance will be by motor road from Liuchow to Kwei-way of Caroline Hill Road, which lin and other highways are being will be reserved for one way traffic. planned. A new building site is There will be special car parks for being prepared, there will soon be owner-driven ears so that they can be supervised while the owners are a münicipal government and Liy ehow is rapidly going ahead. it at the performance. stands in an extraordinarily good position as far as trade routes are concerned and in time may develop into the Chicago of South Chinn." Several provinces will be able to forward goods through that city, upon the completion of the Kwangsi
At the close of the performance the public using cars will proceed to the particular car park marked on their car tickets, thus avoiding
any confusion which would arise by
Fother methada.
Every precaution is being taken
We have received some noble con- tributions from the hips of the Fleet and the various Military
Units stationed in Hong Kong which are abundant evidence of the valite the men theinselves set upon what we are trying to do for them, but there has not been a public. responding response
**
from the
A few of the Banka and Business Houses have been most generous, setting a splendid example which, unfortunately, has not been follow ed. A very large number of Com- mercial concerus, including some
buted nothing at all, and private of the most wealthy, have contri donations have been comparatively few and far between. Governor, which were quoted "in the appeal issued some months ago "The debt of this Colony, to
and I am confident that your ap peat on their behalf will meet with a generous response." I fear that His Excellency will be as
ness of that response so far. appointed as I am at the meagre
I recall the words of H.E. The
been forbidden by His Majesty's time he made a special study of the Public Highway system. Even at by the Police to ensure the comfort i Service Men is very great indeed,
Government, owing to the desire of the latter to enforce on all British subjects a neutral attitude in the Chinear civil wars!
Asked whether or not he came to Canton alone, he said: "Yes. I have a great respect for the common people and have always identified myself as one of them. In my trip
the present time many towns in Kweichow Province depend on Li chow as an outlet for their goods.
A brick factory, a cement works, and other essentials to trade and building have just been opened or
of the public and the minimum of congestion. Motorists, owner drivers and the drivers of public cars are strongly advised to secure their tickets as soon as possible.
The plan of car park can be
are well under way towards assist-seen and tickets obtained at the ing the construction of the fair Naval and Military Y.M.C.A.. City
Now that hostilities have redand, the question has been reconsidered by the British authorities and I have been instructed by His Majesty's Minister as Peking to inform British shipping companies
In addition to the French mer-te-day. (Monday). The charges are: that the transport of Chinese troops
chante who have signified their in. For one night, 81; for two nights, is now authorized on condition that the Canton Branch of the Central tention of participating in the 81.50; for three nights, $2.
no arms are carried. The arme may not be taken even in the custody of the ships officers, as it is feared that their presener on board may be an inducement of piracy.
As misunderstanding may arise
daily. Tickets will first be on sale.
to Canton I have taken neither ground and buildings for the forth-Hall, from 10 am to 8.30 p.m. attendants nor bodyguard." Canton the interviewer asked.
"What was your purpose incoming exposition.
exhibition, the Germans in South China will no
I was sent here by General Chang Hatch Liang to.confer with Political Council and the Provin
longer neglect Dr. J. W. Jamieson, formerly of cial Government as well as the varaus public bodies in the city. Kwangsi as a new market for their Canton but now British Consul I wanted to learn from them what they are doing and at the same goods. In fact, the Germans have General at Tientsin, a personal friend of Mr. Wong, who is much in time to tell them of the latest con- already started several new eater-terested in the enterprise doubted ditione in the Three Eastern Pro-prises in Wuchow in association whether Liuchow was the best place vinces and the firm determinatior. of the Fengtien authorities to come with Chinese capitalists." Thein Kwangsi for the enterprise, but that with the improvement of public Government."
Chi-highways and the opening shortly fifty-of the route from Wachow to Lin- and show by notor-ear, the transporta- tion diBculty should be removed. The Government of Hong Kong have also assured Mr. Wong of their readiness to assist British merchants who may desire to exhibit their goods in wangsi.
|
dis-
I know what can be said, or at any rate is said, about "depression in trade," "but something such
more serious than a temporary de pression in trude would occur if
the solid guarantee which lies be-
hind all the trade of Hong Kong
us the result of the protection of the Royal Navy were withdrawn.
The Naval Authorities are doing more than ever to make life on board
A modarn battleship durable, but, when all has been done that can be done, it is inevitable that space cannot be spared on a fighting, ship for more than the minimum of comfort for the crew. When the men can get ashore it is up to the Civilian Community to see that in a foreign part they have somewhere to go to for the comfortable homes they have left.
owing to the desire of Chinese into the fold of the Nationalistkrangsi Government give prefer. Mr. Wong has explained to him compensate them at least in part
troops to travel on British ships, I shall be grateful if you will kindly explain the position to the military headquarters and ask them
-to-instruct_ali_subordinate comman-
ders that no attempt must be made to take arms on to ships lying the British flag.
I have, etc., (Signed) J. H. BRENAN,
Acting Consul-General. Upon receipt of this letter from the British Consul-General,,, the Canton Foreign Office has notified
fifty, and some Germans
ence to enterprises in which What political matters have you handled since you came to nese and foreign interests go Canton the interviewer asked.
"I belong to the military eircle." the Envoy replied, and don't know much about the intricacies of politics. My mission to the South has no political signicance what soever. I have been visiting the various schools, factories and the new industrial enterprises and that was all."
What are conditions like in Manchuria?'
The status of the Three Eastern Provinces is quite different from that of any other provinces in China, in that it is between the Red and White Imperialism.. But the the Headquarters of the 8th Mili-Three Provinces have come under tary Route, the highest military the Nationalist Government and are able to follow the teachings of the authority in Kwangtung, requesting late Dr. Sun Yat Ser. From now them to give instructions to their on we shall be devating our energies to reconstruction under the guid- ance and leadership of the Nation- alist Government.'
subordinate commanders to above effect.
CANTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
CO-OPERATION WITH DIS-
TRICTS.
the
Japanese have appreciated this and joined with the natives in promot- ing trade and industries likely to do well there,
Partnership But No Concessions.
The Kwangsi authorities have definite principles which they ob- serve relative to foreign capital for industrial development in their province,
-
Nor, must it be forgotten that they are not a lot of "roughs." but real good fellows, as some of us who are in close personal touch with them can testify.
There are many Britishers in Hong Kong, not a few of them living in the salubrious climate of The Peak, who, with comfortable, The French Consul in Hong Kong well-appointed and spacious houses toid Mr. Wong that he was communi- cating with the authorities of Indo-to dwell in, find the climatic con China on the subject and, in this ditions make life none too easy. I sometimes wonder whether they connection, it may be of interest to have imagination and sympathy mention that the French merchants, enough to realise what life on the through their Consdl at Lungchow, lower deck means, with its cramp have been the first among the pros. The Kwangsi Provincial Govern- pective exhibitors to signify their ed conditions and utter lack of ment, in accordance with the late intention to participate in the ex- Dr. Sun Yat Sen's principles of position at Liuchow.
The German consular authorities reconstruction, sincerely welcomes appear to be very keen on the sub- foreign capital for industrial deve-ject, and the Consul in Hong Kong topment in Kwangsi. (This applies has several times called on the information office of the exhibition to large enterprises only). Inasmuch and he, like the Consul in Canton, as foreign capital is to be accepted has also given instruction to send
German frms in Hong Kong..
what it privacy, and therefore means to a deceat man to be able fortable cubicle. to spend a night on shore in a com-
Much thought and inquiry have been given to make the New Home a place where the Sailor or Soldier can really enjoy himself and find refreshment, amusement and re-
Have the Three Eastern Pro only for industrial development, literature about the exhibition to all creation amidst wholesome moral
vinces any fixed policy of their own?" the interviewer concluded.
"No," he replied, "the policy of the Nationalist Government is the policy of the Three Eastern Pro- vinces."
LIFE SAVING.
FOR AWARDS OF MERITS.
Wish For Japanese Friendship,
4.0 atmos.
surroundings and in phere of Home.' foreign investors will share ordinary
An institution like this cannot profits common to business con-
A Japanese friend of Mr. Wong be "made up-to-date in its design cerns.
Political, economic, social, asked him the other day how he and equipment without very heavy or legal privileges other than those could recaacile the fact that, while expense. The Hong Kong Gavern- enjoyed by Chinese citizens under he was trying to enlist the support meat, realizing its great public similar circumstances will not be of Japanese for the exhibition at value, and with some pride in the Liuchow, some persons in Wachow Colony, has been very generous; extended. This principle applies to had interfered with the import of the Navy and Army have done. corporations as well as individuals. their activities into Kwangsi should Worg explained that the Gavern- friends have given submit proper official credentials ent of Kwangsi had not changed proof of their desire to support & belere negotiation commences." The
their attitude of friendship towards good sound piece of social service;
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT-JRECENT RECOMMENDATIONS Foreign investors wishing to extend Japanese goods there; and Mr. their bit; not a few of our Chinese
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CANTOX, Sept. 18th.. Important meetings have been During the last ten days three Provincial Government will accept the Japanese, being confident that, but, in the main, the Colony seems held at the Chinese Chamber of the rules of the Royal Life Saving no foreign capital for the said by the time of the opening of the to have remained oblivious to the Commerce in Cantin recently and Society for the Society's award of million dollars of Chinese standard trove next would be helping China proud of, or to have forgotte not purposes in amounts less than five exhibition, which will be a year claims of the men they have every from next October, the Japanese reason both to thank and to be were attended by delegates from erit (silver medal). The names
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Mr. Douglas. Jenkins, American either and that this reminder will the Swatow and other district the Chief Executive in London with mining industry in Kwangsi will to readjust all unequal treaties..
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NELSON. Chamber of Commerce and that it Artillery,
Examined on September 8th, at agreement should first be witnessed the time being, is centred in the
Li by the investor's national consulate should co-operate with the Swatow North Point: Ho Pak Pingy
DAILY PRESS," Chamber and other district Cham-Kam Fook, Tong Yiu Fan, Yuen at Canton before it is submitted to old trade; but with the opening of TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG KONG Chai Fai, Wong Ping Fan, Ng the Executive Committee of the many new motor roads, motor-car
business should find a field.
Recently individual Germans and
Sunday's paper Bir.-In bers. The new Associated Chamber Shum Pun, Leung Sui Sang; and wangsi Government for approval.
International Support Di Japanese have asociated them published a photograph (taken st Hia will be under the management and on September 10th: Yeung Yuca Wa Ip Kui Ying and George Lai,
selves with Chinese merchants in Portsmouth, England) of
"H.M.S. board on direction of a Committee, to be all of the South China Athletic Mr. Hin Wong, foreign secretary Wuchow and other places in start- Majesty, elected from and by its members. Association.
of the Kwangsi Exhibition, having ing new enterprises. They form Factory where he unveiled a tablet- of Lord The total number of recommenda- opened an information bureau at partnerships, instead of working on describing the defent
1789." This is in contrast to its former tions made this year is now over Hong Kong and appointed agents the compradore system.
Nelson at Trafalgar in
Four readers According to Mr. Wong, Liuchow Perhaps amongst system when it was controlled by one hundred, made up as follows: in Canton to make Kwangsi better
For the Profetenoy Certificate and known to the country at large, is is to have a modern system of there may be someone who can a directory board. In connection Bronte Medallion,
municipal government, and the enlighten us as to this unfortunate seventy-five
British officials stationed in China suburbs will be developed. In the epizode in the (apparently pre- with the foundation fund for the (co Chinese candidates and 16 now returning to Liachow. formation of this Associated Chara Europeana) and for the Award of have assured Mr. Wong of their district a number of model villages natal) career of the great Ad- Merit, twenty-five (15 European and goodwill and support for the exhibi. will be constructed and a number miral, unleas indeed the reference ber of Commerce it was decided ten Chinese), addition, re-inton Mr. J. Brenanacting British of high Kwangsi officials, including be to the wrestler of the same that the merchants in Canton are to structors have been recommended Consul-General at Canton, has ad General "Yong Shiu Hung, have ex-name (inventor of the half Nelson) pay 81,500, Swatow, $1,000, Hoi- for the Honorary Instructor's Certi-vised Mr. Wong that the Consulate pressed their intention of building and the Trafalgar in question be how, 8800, the bigger and more Bicate. There are still some candi- General has communicated the country houses there. Liuchow many Trafalgar, Mass., and not. Traini fourishing liens or district $dater-to-be-examined before the matter to the Home Government as day become the capital of the gar Europe.-Yours, etc. "zach, and the small firent 8100. tacason ends.
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