MR. SOONG AND THE
› BANKNOTES.
FURTHER DEPRESSION,
CANTON'S IDEA OF HIS MISSION.
HIS OWN EXPLANATION.
KWANGSI ARMY RECUPERATING.
CANTON HIGHER COMMAND PERTURBED.
According to the- vernacular Press, the Canton Military authori ties are extremely anxious about the military situation in Kwangsi.
Wong Shiu Hung's troops are (TROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT] enjoying a spell of comparitive immunity and are quietly recuper- Carros, June 14. ating from defeats which were not In spite of the repeated assur- quite so deadly as represented. ances of the Government, the public | Moreover they are recruiting busily shows no confidence in the Central | among the local militis. Bank of China notes. Another General Chen Tani Tong has sent slurp has set in and to-day the reinforcements Wuchow and notes are quoted at 76 cents to the troops are being withdrawn from silver dollar. Yesterday they were the northern part of the province, at about 80; and prior to the ar- despite the recurrent Communist rival of Mr. T. V. Soong, they were meance, and concentrated at Sam between 83 and 01. Fear of further shai. depreciation is expressed in hum cial quarters,
The cause of the trouble is that rumour credits Central Government with demanding an excessively large loan" for a war against Feng Yu Hsiang. Worst of all, is is said what the Nanking Finance Minister wants is silver and is is reported that Canton's, subsidiary coins will be reminted into national dollars, and that all the present Central Bank of China notes in circulation will be withdrawn and replaced with Shanghai banknotes, This presages far-reaching changes in the financial system of Kwang tung and is the root cause of fear and apprehension.
MR. SOONG EXPLAINS. In an interview with the Press Mr. T. Y. Soong said that he had come to Canton not to increase the burdens of the people but tỏ try
to
Officially, however, a boid front is maintained and the reported recepture of Tenghsien hy Wong Shiu Hung denied.
Terms Not Acceptable. [SAN CHUNG KUD NEWS BERVICE.] A message from Wuchos also states that the terms offered by the pro Chiang Kai Shek troops for the surrender of the regular Kwangsi Army were too severe for the lat ter even to consider. The Kwangsi Army was willing to make conces sions, including the retirement of the present division commander on condition that the junior officers keep their places or
arrears of pay for two months,
their
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1929.
SHIPPING COMPANIES
AND WATER.
SUPPLIES FROM OUTLYING PORTS
ARRIVING.
SOME DIFFICULTIES EXPLAINED.
A HELP, BUT NOT A SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM.
A visit to some of the principal shipping offices in the town showed the public spirited response that is being made to the Gov- ernment appeals for help and advice. It also revealed some of tha complexities of the problem of meeting this unprecedented demand for water from neighbouring ports. Yet in spits of dificulties a very 'uceful relief is baing, obtained from this source."
It must, however, be remembered that these imports make only. a small proportion of the seven million gallons consumed daily by the Colony. Dollar Ling boats, who are to bring a fair proportion of this supply can only let us have under a million gallons a month. Don't waste water, therefore, in the belief that the ships are bring- ing all that is wanted. THE BRITISH COMPANIES.
WHAT THE P. & O. ARE DOING.
Messrs. Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co.. agents for the P. & D. and British India vessels, explained some of the many factors in the situation to our representative,
member of the staff, "cannot help Our B.I. boats," said a senior
deck and other passengers and the very much. We carry up to 2,000 tanks are designed to take them
AMERICAN FIRMS HELP.
CORRESPONDENCE.
SPECIAL CONSTABLES AND WATER DISTRIBUTION.
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS."]
SIR," This Colony is now facing a very serious crisis, and one that "may grow to dimensions which will dwarf our troables of 1925 to a mere passing annoyance." Thus the Hon. Mr. Tratman at the first meeting of the Water Emergency Committee.
That the situation is getting really serious, no one will deny. Neither! will anyone gainsay the fact that the Government is doing its best (though very poor best) to cope with the crisis. The foregoing being grapted, I venture the opinion that it is about time to stop "kicking " at the Government's lack of fore- sight.
дог
Why not. Sir, bury the hatchet for the time being. and renew the DOLLAR LINE AND S.O.C.O.N,Y, attack on the powers-that-be when
conditions have returned to mality 1. are also making a contribution to- 'The A.M.L. and Dollar S.Š. Lice
wards the solution of the watered at the possibility of employing The Hon. Mr. Tratman also bint-
problem for which the Government temporary district watchmen for and the community at large, will supervisory work in connection with we are sure, be extremely grateful. the distribution of water. Why go
No less than nine of the big "Pre-
to unnecessary expense? Are there
at Hong Kong from either Manila sident Liners" arrive every month or Shanghai. Each ship is to bring
on comfortably from point to point. in ballast tanks from 350 to 600
other way round. from Singapore to Amor, or the
Is not
Special Constabulary listi not more than 200 names од the
the Colony in a state of emergency?
I am confident, Sir, that those
be given Usually we water here, but since tens of water free of all freightage gentlemen who offered their services The officers to retire, insist that it is all we can do to get throughment has arranged with the author.bles will do so again if called upon, we take nothing from Hong Kong charge and the Hong Kong Govern su cheerfully during the 1925 trou-
ities of Manila and Shanghai for So far as I know, all the Specials the supply of water. The first have their complete equipment with consignment, of 350 tons, arrives this them sind can, therefore, go on duty morning by the President Adams.
at very short notice. Government lighters will go along- side to take this most valuable cargo and convey it to the water
homés and property in Kwangsi he protected against còn freation. Nanking refused to com ply with these requests.
With the P. & O. it varies with every ship. a full complement of passengers means little chalice of belping here. However; we are in
and arrange accordingly.
and lighten them! He is proposing CANTON'S 'MATINEE IDOL. with every individual captain
to call big financial conference to
consider the following agena:-
(1) To make a thorough investiga- tion into the financial conditions of Kwangtung..
(2) To make a careful, compara. ¦ tive study of the incomes and ex- penditures of the Province.
vince.
«
JAILED FOR SMOKING OPILM.
The Mirzapore can bring 2,000 tons ze a inaximum, and most of the others 500 tons. Another difficulty is the delay in pumping it out. The Mirzapore can only discharge 80 FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.] tong in hour and it is a serious
CANTON, June 14.
matter to hold up a mail boat. To empty the Mirzapore would take over 24 hours.
"The question of lighters must also don't think there are more than ten lighters with à 200 tons capacity. You can't order
end."
So Goon Lan, alias, Law Mo Ching, an actor well known inbe considered. y Canton and Hong Kong, was ar rested at his home here yesterday for. sinoking opium. His arrest created a big sensation in theatri- thecal circles and was the subject of
(3) To apportion the expenses for the maintenance of the amy, and the aerial forces, administra- live and educational purposes, and for the improvement of the Pro- (4) To audit the accounts for the anti-Kwangi campaign on West, North and East Rivers.
(5) To devise means for the re- suscitation of the Government bank notes and to put the Central Bank of China on a sound financial basis.
THE TWO CHEN'S QUARRELLING? Another cause of the depression is the persistance of the story that General Chen Tsai Tong and General Chen Ming Shu Bre at loggerheads because of General Chen Ming Shu's autocratic ideas Both generals are quietly increas ing their, armies, General Chen' Ming Shu in the East River district where a faithful subordi- nate is in charge, aud General Chen Tsai Tong along the North River.
No one is venturing to predict
much gossip among the lovers of the drama. The famous actor was caught in the act with one of his playwriters by a group of detectives from the Narcotics Prevention Burean. He was at once placed under arrest and brought to the Police Station, He refused to walk, and hired a sedan chair to carry him to jail.
the Tai Law Ting Operatic Com- For two successive performances pany, of which he is star actor, has had to get along without him much to the audiences, many of whom
regret cí the had come mainly to see him. The matter is made the more serious by the fact that So Goon Lan has had a previous conviction for a similar offence..
more water than you handle at this
The Empress Boats. Holland said that 500 tons was ex- At the C.P.R. Office Captain peeted by the Empress of Russin on Monday.
boats on the run, and as passenger We have only three ships they can't spare much. We hope to get what we can, however; both from Shanghai and Manila.”
MESSRS. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Lighters and Big Consignments.
wat but the disagreements between DYNAMITE AT KOWLOON. staff. We make arrangements with these two dominant personalities is causing great uneasiness.
CANTON'S BOGEY MEN.
THE
IRONSIDES" COMING.
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP A·
RIVAL.
In some
tanks.
"We are only too pleased to do anything we can at this crisis," said one of the Dollar Company's cour teous officials to our representative yesterday. "and if all the ships coming in will do their bit we ought to keep up a supply."
Taking a modest average of 400 supply from this source is 790,000 tons per President liner the monthly gallons.
S.O.C.O.N.Y.
•
New York are also helping and the The Standard Oil Company of
Government is taking over from them the touring lighter Vermont which has a capacity of 400 tons. bringing water from up River as She will probably be used for
drawing only ten feet. she is a shallow draught vessel
"Up till now she has been used for refined oil a 5.0.C.O.N.Y. official informed our representative, but she is being thoroughly cleaned and will be turned over, to the Gov. ernment on Monday and Tuesday,"
Don't Waste Water."||
The Specials can relieve the re- gular police on duty at the foun- tains; thereby saving the poorer Chinese from spending their time at police-courts. (I quite realiac that the peace of the Colony must be preserved, but I do think that the police can,, at present, prot ably follow Nelson's example. It is a crying shame that the poorer Chinese should be arrested for fght- ing-not being able to get it other- wise for a wee drop of water! It gladdens one's heart to see the lenient view taken by the magis. trates).
I wonder if our police reserves would care to help in patrolling the fountains and hydrants?--Yours;
CANTON UNABLE TO HELP. etc.,
HER OWN DIFFICULTIES
ACUTE.
LUVA BATH.
Hong Kong, June 14
CLAIM ON PROMISSORY NOTE.
FIRM REPUDIATES A CHOP.
•
day, Mrs. Meimuna Razack, of 45, At the Summary Court yester-
Russell Street, was the plaintif in a claim för 8810, balance due on
At Messrs. Butterfeld & Swire's office we learnt that 1,000 tons had been brought by the s.s. Protisilaus from Japan and 700 tons had been. discharged. Another 700 tons was
the Cyclops from [FROM OUR CHINESE COLLESPONDENT,] expected by Shanghai.";
"Our big Blue Funnel freighters
CANTON, June 14. The Canton Government is unable can bring quite a lot," said a mém-
the Canton Water Works. The local to grant the request of the Hong ber of the Holt Line section of the Kong Government for water from regard to each ship and we are only Water Works have not been able to charging out of pocket expenses. supply its own customers. A large
cases water might be brought in double bottoms. but, the portion of the city, notably Turg- shan, Cheung Hing Street, and An attempt took place in Tai-average double bottom lan't exactly other high lying places, has been nani Street, Shamshuipo, shortly place you would like to ent
your dinner off.
without water except from wells for Sometimes you several weeks. after two o'clock yesterday morn-
a promissory note dated June 3, fill up with salt water and often ing to kill a man by the use of a
The defendants were the flavour the water!" enough with oil. That
In conversation with a prominent 1026. might
official_the représentative of the Pak Yun Sing firm, of 303, would gladly give water to Houg Daily Preen was told that Canton Reclamation Street, Mongkok, and Kong from the water mains, but the fact is this this can not be done without seriously affecting, the local problem. The matter would have been different had the output of the In the China Navigation Com-Canton Water Works been more. The plaintiff stated that she leat pany Department we learned that Of course, he pointed out, Hong 81,230 to the second defendant, 100 tons was expected by the s.. Kong can draw all the water it Sunning to-morrow. is hoped to discharge this amount twice a week water, while of no use for potable, prietress of the firm. The money wants from the Pearl River. Such who was known to be the pro- from ships in from Shanghai. purposes, can be used for washing, was lent without interest, and $820 Vessels from Singapore will not be bathing and flushing purposes. able to spare anything from their tanke:
It is reported that the notorious stick of dynamite. The explosion "Ironsides" under Chang Fat Fui startled the neighbourhood, and are coming back to Kwangtung, tenants rushed out into the street They have left Hankow, and are to discover the victim, whose name moving towards Changsha in Huis Tang Pai, suffering from shock man. It is however a bit early to and injuries, of a serious nature. predict whether or not they will A trail of burn-out fuse showed really return to Kwangtung in how the charge was exploded in view of the animosity existing be the doorway of a house. tween them and the present Canton authorities.
Investigations by the police, re- sulted in the arrest of a man who is alleged to have been involved with the injured man in series of quarrels over a certain woman. He will be charged before the Kowloon, Magistrate this morning. The victim has been admitted to hospital suffering from injuries which include a hand almost blown off
ESTATE.
PROVED IN LOCAL COURT.
FALL OF SWATOW IMMINENT?
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT]
CANTON, June 14. Reports have come to hand that the Canton forces have captured MR.R. H. MORTIMORE'S Chao-an City, an important com- mercial centre on the northern terminus of the Swatow Railway. The Kangai faction under Hau King Tong are retreating in con An application for resealing fusion towards Fukien Province duplicate grant of letters of ad and are also reported to be ministration has been granted to evneunting Swatov.
the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton Hundreds of coolies' were con in respect of the personal estate scripted in Swatow and made to and effects of Mr. Richard Howard carry the baggage, "arms and a Mortimore, of Brick House, Cul- munitions of the retreating rebels. | lompton, Devon, who died on Five of the coolics tried to get January 7, 1928. away and the military escort open. ed fire, trilling: three. The capture o in expected UVATTUMIANY in Canton military circles.
1.
The administrators of the de cossed's estate, which amounts to Osaoudi ndiy Mortimore
Asking about lighters our repte sentative was told that five lighters of a total capacity of 1,500 tons had been place at the Government's disposal."
The C.F.C.
We also brought some from Canton, out of the West River. It wasn't very clean but we filled up acme boilers with it and saved some of the home supply,”..................
| MESSRS. JARDINE, MATHESON,
41
Similar arrangements have been made by Mesare. Jardine, Matheson for their ships, especially the coast ing vessels to bring in all supplies possible and each of the vessels ou the Northern run will be able to bring along about 400 tons.
A regular supply is expected from this source and the services of the head of the firm, the Hon. Mr. R. Sutherland, Q.B.E., in arranging a supply from Shanghai have already. "(Continued on next Column).
The Douglas Company. The admirable lead given by the Douglas boats has already been mentioned and these short voyage coasters are able to make a valued cántribution.
The H.Y.X
woman named Chan Tai Koo, described as the proprietress, of the firm. Summons on the latter was not served.
WAL
had been repaid. At plaintiff's re- quest the chop of the firm also placed on the promissory hote. Plaintiff added that she was unaware of the "present where- abouts of the second defendant. ̈ ̈ Mr. F. X d'Almada, jun., who appeared for the defendant firm, said that the second defendant was not connected with the firm, and that the chop on the promissory note was not the firm's-chop-
The N.Y.K. are prepared to bring a supply of water from Kobe, Yokohama and Shanghai The firm is represented on the Emergency The proprietor of the defendant Committee, and they have present- firm gave evidence to the effect ed to the Committee & full list of that he did not receive any mones their vessels, the dates at which on the note. He said that the they arrive in port, and the amount woman Chan Tai Koo used to visit of water which each can bring. So the shop occassionally, but that for the N.Y.K. has not been asked the had no share in the business.
to bring any water, but the moment His Lordship gave judgment for they receive instructions from the the first defendant with costs, and
Gaitkan khan will cobla dha banda, adimurned, the case against the concerned..
second defendant sine die.
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