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Hon. Secretary, Hong Kong, 14th Oct., 1929, (8545
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG KONG.
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. ACTION NO. 269 or 1929.
BETWIZY LEO WEILL, TRADING
4 HARRY O. ODELL & Co.
...Plaintif
AND FUNG CHAOK CHOW alias C. C. FUNG, TRADING AS THE HONG KONG SMALL INVESTORS SHARE AND REAL ESTATE Co.......Defendant.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A WRIT OF FOREIGN ATTCHMENT Returnable on FRI. DAY, THE 8TH DAT or NOVEMBER, 1929, against all
the Property,
Marable and Immovable, of
aborenamed Defendant, was fasnod
on the 24h Day or OCTOBER,
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MONDAY,
WEATHER REPORT. what 'sho considered to be ber
OCTOBER
28, 1929,
ALL AT SEA."
CHINESE EASTERN RAILWAY DISPUTE.
OFFICIAL VERSION OF RECENT NEGOTIATIONS.
ALL THE BLAME PLACED ON RUSSIA.«
rights. That action somehow has Yesterday's weather, report, fore. to be justified, and the Bolshevik cast and remarks, issued by the conspiracy which is alleged to have GOOD VARIED PROGRAMME Royal Observatorý at 5.30 p.m., been in progress under the protre stated:
tion of Soviet officials is presum
AT QUEEN'S. The anticyclone remains station-ably regarded by the Chinese Gor- ary over China and has increased
ernment as providing the necessary
(BY OUR FILM CRITIC.) slightly in intensity. Fresh mon. justification. The recent result of soon will continue along the Chins the Court proceedings at Harbin no
There is an unusually varied pro Coast and over the N. China Sea.
doubt is regarded as completely ramme at the Queen's today, Local Forecast:-N.E. winds, vindicating China's action, though
containing something for nearly every taste; A Metro-Goldwin fresh, fine.
the point is open to question, and News reel opens the bill and is lengthy review of an official state Reuter cables the following now comes the lengthy official followed by Indian Love Lyrics." version of the diplomatic negotia- This is perhaps the most successful ment relating to recent Siw ment issued by the Chinese Govern- tions which have been going on, of the famous musia master series Russian negotiations on the Chinese duplicity and dishonesty. But can because it is the least pretentious, course, an ex parte statement, and offering further evidence of Russian which we have yet seen, possibly Fastern Railway dispute. It is, of of Chinese methods of diplomacy producer to provide an Indian authorities probably will be able to anyone with the least knowledge It is an easier thing for the Alm must be read as such; the Soviet really believe that all the fault lies palace, a few dancing girls and produce equally convincing evidence with Russia, and that no respon- good deal of sentiment than to of their good faith and of Chinese sibility whatever rests upon the convey in pictures the greatness of Chinese Government for the abor- Beethoven.
equivocation. Next comes Charlis tive result of these negotiations Chase in one of his characteristic Such a one-sided division of virtue j rôles, with several new stunts, is altogether contrary to human Karl Dane and George K. Arthur experience, though propagandists are at their best in All at Sea" may persuade themselves as they which has more genuine humour certainly try to persuade others to and less buffoonery in its telling the contrary
than has been the case in many of their earlier pictures, In fact I have never laughed so heartily at
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The Daily Press.
HONG KONG, OCTOBER 29, 1859.
{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]
SHANGHAI, Oct. 26. Shanghai October 28-A state ment issued from the Foreign Office last night declares that the authori- tica in Manchuria unearthed an May a dastardly plot within the Soviet Consulate at Harbia to over throw the National_Government Railway.
BOLSHEVIKS-AND OTHERS complications, and we earnestly either of them as I did yesterday and destroy the Chinese Eastern!
Besides the comedy thore is a real s thrilling climax in which Arthur does ariazing stunts on a burning building, in the Harold Lloyd man- ner. If there two comedians are given more films of this order they will take their places among the stars, with Keaton and Lloyd.
If you want a good laugh I re-
In pursuance of the Sino-Soviet Agreement of 1924, the Chinese authorities began to adopt on July
necessary precautionary men. sures for the protection of the rail
way.
communication.
The circumstances leading to the above state of affairs were set forth in a manifesta issued by the Na tional Government on July 19 the Soviet Government had juggl for the purpose of showing how
true intent contained in the Chin- case reply of July 17 to the Soviet
This Manifesto invited the atten- in of the friendly Powers to the evidence of the Soviet's overt acts and attempts to trouble within Chinese territory, conduct propaganda and create and declared that the National Government would nevertheless per severu in its efforts to preserve the Treaty for the renunciation of peace and live up to the spirit of
1929, in This Action pursuant to the COLD & PRIZE Government explored every reason-party would seem to be the beat Harry Hong Sling, c/o The N.Y.K. incriminating
Provisions of Chapter XVII of the
Hong Kong Code of Civil Procedure.
Dated the 25th day of October, 1929."
GEO. K. HALL KRUTTON & CO., Solicitors for the Plaintif, St. Georgy's Building, Hong Kong.
[8551
IN THE SUPREME" COURT OF
HỒNG KÔNG.
PROBATE JURISDICTION,"
IN
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China has trouble enough at home without being worried about frontier hope the peace of the Far East will not be seriously disturbed as NANKING has called upon the world result of her differences with Russia. Little has been heard of to witness that all the trouble which, the Soviet side of the case, and we has arisen, and any which may have no doubt the Moscow author arise, between China and Russia isities could present a verp compre
hensive and effective reply to the and will be entirely the fault and Nanking statement. But mere recommend "All at Sea." responsibility of the Soviet author-criminative exchanges will lead itics. China has done everything nowhere, unless it be to something much worse than the present situa-
The Secretary of the Hong Kong possible to effect a friendly and tion. The Russo-Chinese dispute is equitable settlement of her differs complicated, and its real issues Baschall Association informs used the facts and misrepresented the ences with Russia.Undeterred by have been so confused, that it that be found a book and a shirt the repeated rebuffs to its untiring appears hopeless row to expect in the grandstand at the Navy agreement to be reached by direct Field after yesterday's ball game. efforts of conciliation, the National negotiation. Mediation by a third the owner of these articles can have them back on application to Mr. way out, but whers to find an ab- able and honourable avenue
solutely disinterested mediator, and reach an agreement." How familiar one acceptable to both principals British open golf championship Walter Hagen, the holder of the it all sounds! How closely the It is most unfortunate that the will visit Australia this winter. author of this Chinese Foreign have not been able to discuss their tee for his match; but when he op- Chinese and Russian Governments Hager often has arrived late on the Office statement has followed the differences calmly and dispassion-pears phrases of the expert and ingenious ately, but no intelligent observer winter, it will be just a year Inter on Australian links this word-spinners of all the different will believe that the Soviet author that
ho
intended. originally Chancelleries of Europe in clearly ities are alone to blame for this. Hagen let it be known in 1928 that and irrefutably demonstrating that China may be very anxious to he was going to the antipedes, but no responsibility whatever rested demonstrate to the world her strong the venture was abandoned. He, in apon their respective Governments disapproval of Bolshevism or Com- fact, had intended to make the trip for the catastrophe of 1014! This munism (in spite of SUN YAT SEN's three years ago. Now the cham "exploring of avenues," these advocacy of a benevolent attitude), pics, announces that without fail grave charges of overt neta," and may think, that the end justi.he will display his golfing wares in nocence on the one side and allega- ment, possibly, would be advanced in the professional championship, of these protestations of lily-white in-fice the means. The same argu- Australia after he has participated tions of criminal design, duplicity, in support of the declaration California. Joe Kirkwood, who has and deliberate aggression against the which has been made that extra arranged the trip, will be his play otter-these methods of explain territoriality will be abolished on ing partner in Australia. He will ing" a strained international situa January 1 next, whether the Powers sail for Hawaii in January, after tion no longer carry conviction. It affected like it or not. But the making a "talkie" at Hollywood, is possible to protest too much; and world is supposed to have made and will arrive at Sydney on this is the mistake usually made by some advance of Inte years in these March 1. most professional propagandista matters, though the fact does not Apparently it is the desire of the seem to be fully appreciated in Nanking Government new to pose Nanking. before the world, as first, another innocent victim of deliberate Bol-
1929 Edition shevik conspiracy, and second as
OF THE
[9554 DIRECTORY
AND
making a bold stand on behalf of Civilisation against the poisonous and destructive advance of Bolshe vism into Asia. If a state of war should eventuate from the Soviet,
CHRONICLE says the official Chinese statement.
The 67th Annual Issue
OF THE
Government's incessant provoca- tions, responsibility for violating the peace of the Far East must be borne by the Soviet Government,'
In other words, if China is com pelled to resort to force of arms,
object of stemming the devastating food of Bolshevism which threatens to overwhelm Asia, and has been
News and Views.
A meeting of the Chinese Cham ber of Commerce takes place this afternoon at 2.20 p.m.
According to Canton papers it has been decided to send the cruiser Fei Ying to Hong Kong for refit at Taikoo Dockyard. The Fei Ying Canton, Squadron.
:
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No Soviet Representative at Manchuli
agreement with the Soviet proposal It therefore declares its perfect.
speedily for a permanent solution that negotiations be commenced of all, the oustanding questions. has no objection to "immediately
While the National Government
cede to the proposition of the ap before" recommend," it cannot Le pointment of a new manager to be a condition of precedent to signing the joint statement, or the cam mencement of formal negotiations between the plenipotentiariés, as the latter proposition is inconsistent with clause two of the formula al ready accepted by the Soviet.
If further amendments are desir ed by the Soviet, they may be left. to two plenipotentiaries, and the latters' decision will be endorsed by the National Government.
The Soviet refused to yield and declared that the failure of China to agree to its counter proposals, which must be accepted as the con- ditions precedent to the opening of formal negotiations, would be taken
to mean that China had on her own accord withdrawn the original pro- posals and made up her mind not to settle the dispute.
Undeterred by Rebula," Undeterred by the repeated re buffs to its untiring efforts of con- ciliation the National Government reasonable and explored every honourable avenue to rench an agreement.
On October D, upon receipt of a suggestion from the German Gov- crument that a 'mutual exchange of easing the situation and facilitat prisoners might help by way of ing a peaceful settlement, the Na- tional Government pointed out that such a suggestion was included in to by the Soviet, and consequently the proposed joint statement agreed could be effected simultaneously with a joint statement as long as the Soviet was sincere,
The German Government concur. red.
The National Government, being apprised by the Soviet Consul at Harbin that the Soviet were pre- Thereupon the proposed joint pared to settle the dispute indepen statement, already adopted, was re- Chu Shao Yang, then embarking our of the mutual appointment of dently with China, instructed Mrvised to include provisions in fav for aloscow, to assume the post of plenipotentiaries to settle all out- Charge d'Affaires and proceed to standing questions, and to read- Manchuli and meat the Soviet re- just the prevailing conditions on presentatives, but upon his arrival the C.E.R. in accordance with the the Soviet failed to appoint repre agreements of 1924 for a settlement sentatives.
of outstanding questions, with the provise that the management of the O.E.R. exchango prisoners, and the discontinuance of military move- ments on the Chinese and Soviet border, in order to accommodate the wishes of both parties.
Suggested Exchange of Prisoners Refused.
The Soviet Ambassador in Ger- many next expressed bis desire to open direct negotiations, and the German Government suggested the following formula in the form of a joint statement for settlement of the dispute.
On the other hand, the Soviet far-
One of the great shipping lines orgaalsed a tour to the United States, to see one of the principal Rugby matches of the year, Prince ton University v. U.S.A. Naval Academy, on October 28. The idea Firstly, that both parties be pre- was that many Rugby men would pared to settle all outstanding welcome the opportunity of learn- questions, in accordance with the ing at first hand just what Ameri- Sino Soviet Agreement of 1924, mally rejected the German sugges the man in the street's idea of it is can Rugby is like and probably.
particularly the C.E.R. question, quite wrong. The game as played paragraph two, thereof, whichges intention to respect her treaty ob- in accordance with Article Nine, tion for an exchange of prisoners on the pretext that China bad po in America was to be explained in that the Soviet Government agrees detail before the match, and op- to the redemption by the Chinese ligation. In addition, the German portunities provided for an inter- Government with Chinese capital Ambassador at Moscow was given change of idens with American of the Chinese Eastern Railway, as players. It is a pity that it could well as the appurtenant properties, tional would be permitted to nego not be arranged for a demonstra and the transfer to China of all
be given at the same time, but per- haps the compliment will be re- turned, and a party of American
to understand that no Soviet na
tiate with the National Govern
it will be with the sole and unselfish the largest and fastest ship in the tion of the Rugby Union game to thares and bonds of the said rail-ment, nor would the mediation of
3,274 tons Begt, leaded with a Directory and Chronicle already trickling through sub The forthcoming wedding is an
of Hongay Coal, na she now lier, with Anchors, Cables, Windlass and Winches, and all Store.
The Vessel is stranded on the North Coast of the Island of Hainan, ON A Sandy Beach sbont One Mile Fast of LAMKO LIGHTHouse, at the Western End of HANAN Szzarts, in about 28 Feet of Water.
LAM CHI FONG
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or to
D. A. PURVES, Prince's Building, Ice House Street. [8492
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OP
HONG KONG,
THE TEZATY PORTS OF
CHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO-
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to
some later date, when Rugger play- ers may hope to convert them. At any rate, this is a capital method of broadening the views of some of the Rugby world. And it only cost something over £30.
way..
"
No Propaganda,
party be accepted unless any third the demands contained in Karak- han's first communication be first
In addition, both parties shall complied with forthwith appoint plenipotentiaries to open negotiations.
Since the National Government were unable to persuade the Boviet to come to an amicable settlement, it was constrained to invite the at- tention of the world to the numer- ous acts of aggression perpetrated the Soviet within Chineza terri- tory.
terranean channels, andermining nounced Mr. Kenneth Roderick enthusiasts may be given the op- the foundations of the State. Wasiacaskill, No. 4, Waverley Ter-portunity of visiting Britain at not a dastardly plot" discovered race, Kowloon, te lies. Hannah
Secondly, both thall agree to re- Jane Mackenzie, travelling last May in the Soviet Con-
adjust the condition of the C.E.R sulate at Herpin. aimed at over- Hong Kong by the ss. Kamakura
prevailing since the inception of throwing the National Govern Baru.
the dispute, in accordance with ment and destroying the Chinese
agreements between the Soviet and STRAITS Eastern Railway?
According to a statement issued The Foreign
the Chinese Republic and. Man Office statement anys so, but strange the Nanking Health Bureau,
churia. Such re-adjustments shall ly enough it says no more, although there are now no fewer than 429 Women and Children in Factories. be agreed at a conference of pleni- Soviet Military Aggression. STATES, NETHERLANDS some days ago it was announce in Nanking. Apart from these
western-trained doctors practising The Gazette contains draft re- potentiary delegates
gulations which are proposed to INDIA, BORNEO, THE that all the accused (save one eight foreigners have registered be made when the Industrial Emmend a new manager and assist of war, and aggression was per Thirdly, the Soviet may recom- There was no formal declaration PHILIPPINES, Etc.
Chinese) had been found guilty and sentenced to long terms of impris-themselves with the Bureau as ployment of Women, Young Perant manager of the C.E.R., who petrated while responsible spokes onment. There has been consider-disdical practitioners.
sons and Children Amendment Bill shall be appointed by the directors men on both sides were consulting This Large Volume of approximate Harbin case, and it has been alleged able mystery surrounding this
is passed Under these regulations, of the railway, The Soviet shall to reach agrsémcat, The driver of public. moter-car lead processes and vermilion manus instruct its nationals employed on Notwithstanding the contrary re- ly 2,000 Pages gives, in addition on the Russian side that all at No. 49 has reported to the police facture are added to the list of the railway to observe faithfully parts fabricated by Soviet propa to the Usual Lists of Firma, an tempts by the accused to call wit that at 3 a.an. yesterday he left his additional regulations have also reading "The Governments of the plane, or war vessel has crossed the the loss of his vehicle. It appears dangerous trades. The following Article Six of the 1924 Agreement, gandists, no Chinese soldier, areo- Alphabetical List of Residents nesses on their behalf were deliber-
ear unattended, in, the Central been inserted; No person shall em- two contracting parties mutually frontier. On the contrary, it was ately blocked by the Court. It was district while he followed two play any women in any dangerous, pledge themselves not to permit the Soviet that commenced the of In the Far East containing the also declared that the documents passengers to collect the fare. On trade without the written per- within their respective territories fenzive, while hostilities always G
seized were clumsy and stupid his return the car had disappeared.mission of the Protector of Labour. the existence and/or activities of curred within Chinese territory. If fabrications which if true would A description of the missing car has No woman or young person shall be any organisations or groups whose any Chinese gun was fired, it was not be surprising. Any intelligent been circulated. cbserver who has followed such
employed in any industrial under-aim is to struggle by acts of fired for self protection. If the in violence against the Governments crossing into Chinese territory, his vader could not be dissuaded from matters since the notorious Zino-
taking between 10 p.m. and 6: x.m... vieff" affair will agree that the
of either contracting party."
Fourthly, both parties abali mere statement of incriminating Russian documents having been
forthwith release the prisoners ar- rested or detained in connection "discovered" anywhere is not in it
with the dispute. self to be taken as indicating any thing more than a very eager desire in one quarter that such a dis- covery should be made at that parti cular moment.
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Looking Back 25 Years,
attacks were at least repelled effec tively.
The National Government must therefore hold the Soviet respónai- bic for all losses and damages CEUS- Soviet Decline to Accept.- ed to Chinese life and property, and if a state of war should even- The above formula was submitted tunte from the Soviet Government's to both sides on August 27 but the incessant provocations, responsibil Soviet declined to accept it, and inity for violating the peace of the Far sisted in clause three that the word. Fast must be borne by the Soviet "new" should be deleted and im Government. mediately" inserted before
mend."
Moreover, they declared
The 4th Annual Bazaar in aid of funds for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will take place on December 8. The Motor-Car Draw is now ready and tickets can be bad has been formed in Hong Kong to It is reported that a syndicate Irom Mr. Arthur A.Alves, c/o run ferty boats between Hong Kong Union Insurance Society of Canton, and Kowloon, in competition with Ltd., Fire Department, The Clover the Star Ferry Company, which Shop, Sayce & Co., Anderson Music has proved such a lucrative con- Co., The Brunswick House, Graca The fact of the matter is that & Co., and The Republic Motor Co., run from the Douglas Wharf to сегд The boats, if possible, will China realises, in this wrangle with Ltd. Mr. H. Dixon has been re- Blackhead's Pier. We understand Russia over the Chinese Eastern elected President of the Bazaar that so far no shipbuilding firm in Railway, that the sympathics of Committee. those who are watching develop
the Colony has received orders to ments are with the Soviet author The Gazette Zotifies the acceptance
construct the boats-Hong Kong sties. Not that the circle of on- of the following tenders: Messrs Daily Press, October 28, 1004. lookers has any particular love for Fu Or & Co., 892,315 for filling in Looking Back 50 Years the Bolsheviks as such-far from it, areas North-west of Nam Cheong As an instance of Chinese $12] but it is realised that given similar Street and West of Tai Po Read courtesy the following inscription preliminary circumstaners, similar Mosers. Tung Hing, 89,688.30 for in the language appears on a gate $8 consequences might follow, and that making up and supply of clothing in Arbuthnot. Road" So and So's Apossibility is & very disturbing to the Folies Force for the period. private residence. The sovoral thought. There was a difference of November 1, 1920 to October 31, prinos who may enter are warned Ltd. opinion between China and Russia 130. Mr. A. Yung for the supply against the vicious dog within."peatedly indicated its readiness to of the cells at the naval barracks
regarding a certain railway, and of clothing, for use of the Sani As alluding to coolies with chit China-and not even the Foreigntury Department. Messrs. Kwong books, etc., this is refreshing Office apologist can deny this took Cheung Hing, 2865 for repairs to rather.Hong Kong Daily Press, very drastic action in defence of S. L. No. 6 Police."
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that a new manager should be ap pointed simultaneously with the A neval-court-martial at Ports- joint statement, and the two Gov-mouth recently found Stoker Her- ernments should simultaneously in bert Brookes, aged twenty one, struct their nationals to observe guilty on his own confession of, the provisions of Article Bix namulting Lieutenant Commander The National Government noted Blackburn. It was stated, that this breach of faith on the part of Brooke struck Lieutenant Comman the Soviet and rejoined that the der Blackburn in the face, when as National Government, having to duty officer he was going the round
negotiate with the Soviet for an asking if there were any com equitable settlement, is exceedingly plainte. Brockes was sentenced to happy to learn that the Soviet is nine months hard labour,nard dis prepared to issue a joint statement, missed the Navy.