THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1929.
IRONSIDES” SWEEP DEMONSTRATION IN LANDLORD SUED BY REVENUE OFFICER
ONWARDS.
CONVERGING ON CANTON DEFENCES.
A SERIOUS MENACE..
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, November 25.
If there is any intention on the part of the Ironsides" to "eall of their offensive against Canton, in view of the perious state of affairs in Manchuria, it is not yet
apparent.
-Caninon
CANTON.
TENANT.
FAITH IN LEADERS EXPRESSED.
SILK GOODS DAMAGED BY RAIN,
[TROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
CANTON, NOV. 23.
A huge popular anti-Kwangsi- Ironside-demonstration was staged this morning at 10 o'clock on the
Mr. Hossaram Gianchand, trad- ing as Kasbrair "Silk. Store, 30A, Queen's Road Central, sued the owner of the premises, Mr. Li Koon Chun, 91, Wing Lok Street, before the Paisne Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) at the Summary Court yes- East-Parade-Ground: The crowd,erday for $203. Plaintiff claimed
of students, consisting largely police,
this sum on the ground that defen and labourers,
dant had committed a breach of a WLS Several thousand strong. Banners hearing anti-Chang Fat Fui and anti-Kwangsi elogans were much in evidence. Speeches were delivered by officials from big
soldiers
covenant in a lease dated February 2, 1920, whereby he undertook to keep the building in a good and tenantabile state of repair, or, alter
So far from uniting in China's atform erected for the purpose/atively he claimed the amount as to silk goods cause against the Soviet, Standards were presented to Cendanages suffered it appears that they are pursuing cral Chen Tsai Tong by various through water leaking front the
public organisations; their attack upon Kwangtung in a more determined manner than ever.
Utter, confusion and chaos are
prevailing in the north-western Bortion of Kwangtung. The whole
region is overrun by bandits and
After the meeting the demonstra- tors paraded through the principal thoroughfares of the city, shouting slogans as they went.
Canton is solidly behind the pre- sent men in power in their fight to keep the Province from falling Fui or Wong Shin Hung. This is into the hands of either Chang Fat especially true of the merchant
COUNTER-ATTACK. "ON
the Ironsides," the Cantonese clase. troops having been withdrawn to Samshui and Yingtak. The bandits under the notorious Mok Hung and Siang Sau Tsing have taken advan- tage of the situation and captured eity after city.
A big portion of the Ironsides " have now entered Ichang and are reported to be marching eastward with Shiukwan as their Erst of jective, · Simultaneous with this drive, another line of attack has started a little further down to the
WUCHOW.
THREE DIVISIONS, PLANES
AND GUNBOATS..
rent on September 15.
Mr. D. Strellett was for plain- tiff and Mr. G. G. N. Tinson for defendant
SUMMONED.
ALLEGED ASSAULT ON K.C.R. EMPLOYÉES,
HIT WITH A SPANNER.
Revenue Officer. T. Tallon was before Mr. W. Schofield at Kowloon Magistraty resterday on a summons taken out by two employees of the Kowloon Canton Railway for alleged assault.
Mr. L. R. Andrewes, Assistant
Crown Solicitor, appeared on be half of the Revenue Officer, while Mr. F. C. F. Rendall prosecuted behalf of the two complainants. Mr. J. D. Lloyd, Superintendent of the Imperis & Exports Depart ment held a watching brief.
At the outset of the proceedings, Me, Andrewes said that a cross summons had been issued against the two complainants and another fireman by Revenue Officer Tallon for possession of two cakes of raw As the issued first he suggested that it opium without a permit.
assault had been
summons för
M. Strellett explained that ou September 11 damage amounting; feaking through the roof. On the 10 813 was done because of rain
following day, plaintiff wrote to the Wo Fat Shing, agents for de-should be heard first." fendant, notifying them of the need for repairs and indicating that they would hold the landlord liable for further damage. Torrential rain fell on September 15, damaging goods to the extent of the amount claimed, nó steps having been taken te effect repairs after the first ing.
warn.
Mr. Rendall also mentioned that he was proseguting on behalf of the two defendants, and was defending three in the opium charges
The Case Qutlined.
Outlining his case, Mr. Rendall said that the complainants were a driver and frenian employed by the K.C.R. The farmer was a man of 11 years service while the fireman had served six or seven, years with the Railway. On October 10, they
were
THA
in charge of train 13, a Cantou express, which arrived. at Kowloon Station at 7.92 p.m. Another fireman, the man mention- d in the opium charge, was also working of the same engine.
CORRESPONDENCE.
HONG KONG NIGHTS.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS"]
SIR,- one whose dancing days are long over, but who can well understand the point of view of; those one-third of his age, may say a word on the question raised by
Dancer," I should like to make this suggestion to the ladies of the Colony-why not dance for charity t-
This is my idea-that books of tickets be printed and issued by local charities, such as the Benero lent Society, Tung Wak Hospital, and so on, say at 85" for 25 tickets. With such a book, let it be agreed. that a gentleman may produce bis book and ask a lady for a dance at any public dance, even without the formality of an introduction. If she is nos disposed to grant bim the favour, she can say so without offence being given or taken; if she does want to dance, she takes the preferred ticket
Ladies agreeing to this arrange- ment might like to keep these tie.
to show what had been done, Pos kets and send them to the various charities at the end of the month,
sibly somebody might offer a small prize to the lady sending in the Jargest number of tickets.
I realise this plan would need careful working-cut in detail, and more than all it requires the hearty co-operation of the ladies of the Colony, but knowing how keer they always are in helping charitable enuses, I think they would help willingly.
I think this, would meet the re quirements mentioned by "Dancer"" and others without the drawbacks of the so-called "sixpenny dip". system. As any rate, I make the suggestion for what it may be worth.-Yours, etc,
OLD TIMER. Hong Kong, November 21..
Medical Evidence.
The Canton Higher Command has decided to lauuch ALFA offensive against the Kwangsi troops on the West River front. This is in ne cordance with the orders of the Correspondence between the par- Nanking, Government which has dis ties and their solicitors was put patched troops, aeroplanes and grin. Defendant denied that damage bts to assist the Kwangtung was caused through lack of repairs." It was admitted that there was tops in the campaign,
On Saturday General Chen Tsai rain on the day in question," and Tung and General Chen Ming Shu the amount of the alleged damage held a military conference at which
was not disputed. it was decided that the 62nd. Divi- squth of the first route with Tsingson under Heung Ho Ping, the
Suggestion by the Defence. 81st Division under Chiang Kwang Yuen and Yingtck as the objective. Nai, the Nanking 3rd Division Cinson, that the roof of the adjoin Plaintiff agreed. in reply to Mr. Rumours are current here that under Chen Chi-Cheng, the Caneing house was one oor higher than Shiukwan has already fallen into utilla and the air force should his own premises. He denied that the hands of the Ironsides," and at capturing Wachow. Meanwhile he saw scaffolding when he examin.
ed the roof on September 12. that Major-General Таг Tao the Goth Division andy Tười Ting
Mr. Tinson suggested that the de- Fuen's men have evacuated the ai should advance into. Kwangsi
Szewni, Kwongning and Wai-feet was caused through operations city. At any rate all the rolling chap to attack Li Tsung Jen's army on the adjoining roof. He would stock of the Canton-Hankow Rail-in the rear. The date fixed for the prove that the Wo Fat Shing, on way at the northern terminus has fensive has not been revealed but receipt of the complaint, immediate
it is expected in the course of they gave instructions for repairs. It been removed to Canton, while the next few days
was perfectly true that the land. Branch Office of the Central Bank General Chen Tsai Tong dispatch-lord himself knew nothing about it. elton aeroplanes on Sunday to Mr. J. Caer Clark, of Messrs. of China in Shiukan hus also re-bombard Wuchow with circulars Clark and Iu. Architects, deposed
advising everyone to leare the to receiving instructions Front the en went to the tool-box and made Engineer, of the K.C.R., said that place within twenty-four hours.
"Defend Canton At All CostB."'
moved.
ON THE WEST RIVER.
On the West River the Kwangsi
troops under Wang Shiu Hung and Li Tsung Jen have reaches Tak 'hing, a’strategie point a little above Shinking and Wai Thap. The
attack the Kwangsi Army and aim
News of the Ironsides "is con- lieting. Information from reliable sources reveals that they have, left the Linyang districts and are on the way to Shinkwan. Five thou sand mines have been laid in the North River but the Kwangtung. Kwangsi troops entered these troops will not risk a decisive action places without having to fir abefore the "Nanking `reinforcements single shot, the few. Cantonese
arrive. troops there retreating towards Shiuhing and Samshuui at their ap- proach. The inhabitants of Shiu- hing are very apprehensive, as they fear that their town will be next "to fall, which is very probable, for the Canton Higher Command is not likely to make any serious efforts to protect it.
LI TSUNG JEN AND WONG SHIU HUNG IN WUCHÓW. The latest telegraphic advices to bind stale that Generals Li Toung Jen and Wong Shiu Hung, Con- mander-in-Chief and Vice-Coinman- der of the Kwangsi Armira, have now arrived in Wuchow from Bun- chow. They are reorganizing the Kwangsi unite, making such changea as necessary for the second invasion of Kwangtung. All the military titles granted by Nanking have been abandoned, and Lui Woon Im, hitherto commander of the 16th Division, is now called Commun- der of the 3rd Division."
The situation on both the West and North Rivers is believed to be critical.
RELIEF FOR CANTOŃ DELAYED.
The news has been received that the two divisions of Nanking troops which were expected cannot arrive in Canton until after the 1st of next- month. Eighteen ships are being commandtered in Shanghai and Ningpo for the purpose. General Ho Ying Ching, a most, trusted officer of Marshal Chiang Kai Shek," is reported to be necompanying
Th
Wo Fat Shing and getting repair, plans prepared which were approve ed by the Building Authority on September 19.
until this afternoon.
Further hearing was adjourned
THE NAVY LEAGUE.
RESULTS OF NELSON DAY
CONCERT.
Generi Chen Tsai Tong has been instructed by Chiang Kai Shok to defend Canton at any cost. latter added in his telegramr that Mr. M. G. Marriott, secretary of three gunboats, the Tsuyu, Tsuys, the local branch of the Navy add Tausung of the Peiyang fires League, sends us the following de leit Shanghai for Canton in the tailed statement of the financial 24th, The German adviser to the results of the concert held in the Nanking Government forces is ex-Lee Theatre on Nelson Day. pected at any time now.
cabin.
found an abrasion on the spot in-
Dr. D. J. Valentine, Medical Station and enime to a standstill, were admitted to the Hospital at When the train arrived at the Officer of the Kowloon Hospital, said that the two complainants the two firemen got off to do their about 9 p.m. on October 10. The sual duties underneath the en-engine driver complained of having gine. The driver remained in the
iwen struck under the chin. Witness
dicated. The driver also bad other As soon as they got out, a Euro-abrasions on the left elbow and one pean, stated to be the defendant, of the side. The fireman had a wound on his head about two inches and a Chinese boarded the cabin of long. They remained in the Hos- the engine. They were dressed in pital for three days. plain clothes and gave no reason for
Duties of the Driver, boarding the engine. The Euro
Mr. James Smith, Acting Chief a search. What they were after he received a message and went to the driver had no idea and oa en the office where he saw the driver quiring he was struck by the Euro and fireman. The latter's head was pean a blow under his chin. He shouted to the fireman, Leung Choi,lained of having been hit under bleeding, while the driver com- under the engine. The latter came up with a spanner in his hand, the chin. He was spitting blood. which he had been using for his He took them to the Kowloon Hos work. He saw the European pick spanner and am à blow at the driver's head. The latter duck- rd and the spanner struck a water guage which burst filling the cabin with steam. The European turned on the fireman, Leung Choi, and without any warning struck him a blow on his head. The driver then
ran out of the cabin.
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Speaking of the duties of the driver and fireman," witness said that the driver had to use extreme care in judging when coming alongside the platform at the stationary the driver.. had to ex When the engine was amine his steam gunge and West- Inghouse guage, check the amount pened in the cabin, defendant by the water-guage glass. One fire- No: content with what had hap of fire in the fire-box and the water: struck the men again on the plat-men had to go under the engine form. As a result complainans was and "feel" the bearings, while the The sum of £150 has already unable to drive the engine back to other uncoupled the water hose. heen, remitted to the Home Office the Yards, and the second fireman' of the Navy League, £120 of which was obliged to take charge of the will be allocated to their Charitable train. The two complainants ac- Funds and the balance to the Homecompanied him, and reported the Offer General Fund.
matter to the Mechanical Engineer A Naval message states that ar Mr. Marriot wishes through our Kowloon Hospital. They were ex- Mr. Smith, who took them to the agents have been made for columns to take this opportunity amined by Dr. Valentine and re- luchow to be evacuated by British once are to express the thanks of residents if necessary. The situahis Committed to all those whose days. As soon as they were re- mained in the Hospital for three tion at Wuchow is quiet at present. voluntary assistance at the concert leased they took out the summons
The Nationalists at Shiuhing have was responsible for these splendid warned merchant vessels not to
against the defendant. pass above Shiuhing. It is reported that Kwangsi forces are moving down river and that fighting is ex pected near Shiching..
FOREIGNERS TO LEAVE
WUCHOW..
UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S
HOSTEL.
DONATIONS TOWARDS THE BUILDING FUND.
The Joint Hon! Treasurers of the Organising Committee of the Uni- versity Women's Hostel beg to ac knowledge the following further donations:
Mrs. Loh Ah Phang-
Kuala Lumpur 8, 100.00
sale of work per Rev.
25.00 10.00
results.
RECEIPTS,
By Sale of Tickets....... $1.23.1.20 By Sale of Programmes, Cigarettes and Chocu- Jales.... Advertisements in Pro-
graines
Tuta! ......
EXPENDITURE.
To Advertising To Hire of Piano To Health Bureau To Ribbons, Flowers". To Sundries
To Gratuities
Tu Electric Light Co. To Transportation
of
Bands and Servicemen To Transportation of Scenery, platforms,
.
car fares, Labour on Stage
Refreshments for Bands, helpers on and off the Stage
Mrs. Wyatt.......
Miss Checha Lipe
S. Laurence Missionary
T. N. R: Griffin......
Per Miss Hilda Yuen ....
€5.20 40.20
To
25.00
25.00.
20:00
114.96
Total To profit
Miss Irene Ung Dr. P.. C,Lai. Per Miss Hilda Yuen (additional amount) Bank interest on June
30 1920
Already acknowledged... 14058.04
$14,490.40
To Printing. Posters, Programmes, Tickets,
and advertising matter
Total
Witness went on to explain to the Court the workings of the water guage and Mr. Andrewes intimated that he would probably ask his Worship to visit the cabin things for himself. the engine so that he could see
of
The Driver's Evidence.
train
The driver said that after the came to a standstill, a | European (Revenue Officer Talion) accompanied by a Chinese boarded ceeded to search the tool box and the cabin of the engine and pro- ander the driver's seat. They did not say who they were and witness had never seen them before. He asked them what they wanted and was told to keep quiet, Then ho noticed that too much water was going into the boiler and he moved zuross the cabin to turn off the tap. The European turned and struck him a blow under the chin. He re- nonstrated and the European pick-
A Very Trying Journey. Mr. Rendall remarked that the journey from Canton was some 100 miles and took over four hours. 549.02 The complainants' work was very tiring and trying owing to people 900.00 and eattle straying on the line. If they were to be interfered with as $2,683.22 they had been on the day in ques
tion, it would mean. trouble amongst the workmen. Mr. Rendall said that he knew that Revenue 28.00 Officers had the power to search 40.00 and to go where they wanted, but ined up a spanner and struck at his
20.00
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the present case, where the respon head. He dodged and the blow 433sibility for the train and ils passen broke the water gunge and the 25.00 gers lay in the hands of the driver escaping steam filled the cabin. 30.00 of the engine, the officer should The fireman, Leung Choi, then came explain himself before entering the up into the cabin and witness jump. 07.50 cabin.
out on the railway lines. He Mr. Rendall asked his Worship to was stopped by the Chinese who deal with the ease seriously if he was with Revenue Officer Tallon, found the summons proved. He and was seized and struck on the 120.00 knew that there had been cases of chest. He was dragged up on to opium being found in the cabin of the platform where the fireman was the engine, but neither Revenue sitting on the ground. 286.83 Officers nor anybody else, could.go The European left them telling beyondtheir duty" said Mr.. them that they could take the-en- Rendall. The train must be, gine back to the Yards, Be wIA 470.52 brought to a standstill and the lives too weak to work, but the other of the passengers are to be con-fireman took the träin and he went $1,183.00 sidered. The driver and men on sa passenger. He reported the mat-
1,600.22 the engine could not do this underter to Mr. Smith and went to hos-
interferance such as they received pitali $2,683.22 that day.
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