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CANTON'S VIEW ON EXTRALITY.
"BY THE KING'S COMMAND."
VIGOROUS CAMPAIGN FOR INVESTITURE AT GOVERN-
ABOLITION.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, Jan. 3. The local newspaper, including abe din hue Daily Fers, the official organ of the Canton Kue mintang, have all been doroting much space to the subject of extra- territoriality. The Kuomintang workers and the high officials of the Canton Government are public
ly upholding Nanking's, move, well.
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Under the direction of the Kuo mintang, an organized movement for the abolition of extrality is being launched in Canton. Cir cular letters are being sent to the different schools, merchant guilds. Jabour unions and other public organimtione in Kwangtung, urging thera to Support the Abolition movement. The whole work is in charge of Mr. Lam Yick Chung, a
member of the Provincial Govern
ment.
MENT HOUSE.
ADMIRAL SIR A. K. WAISTELL
RECEIVES K.C.B.
At Government House yesterday His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Arthur K. Waistell, K.C.B., R.N., Commander-in-Chief, the Chinn Station, was formally invested by H.E. the Governor, Sir Cecil | Clementi, K.C.M.G., with the in- the Honourable Order of the Bath, signia of a Knight Commander of
which rank was recently conferred upon him by H.M. the King,
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Preceded by his A.D.C. Captain G. Sillicoe, R.M., HE the Governor proceeded to the dais at the end of the ball-room, attended Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan, on the left by His Honour the
C.B.E.) and on the right by the Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. W. T. Southorn, C.M.G.).
The Band of H.M.S. Kent (flag ship of the China Station) then played the first six bars of the National Anthem.
Then followed the recipient, who was supported on the right by HE the General Officer Commanding the British Troops, China (Major General J. W. Sandilands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.0.) and on the left by the Commodore in Charge Royal Naval Establishments, Hong Kong (Commodore R. A. S. Hill, R.N, C.B.E.).
Warrant Eead.
During a recent mass celebration of the New Year, and the victory, Over the Kwangsi-"Ironside" coal- tion, it was decided to sand a circular telegrain to all the public organizations throughout China, urging them to get behind the In this procession was Major H. B. L. Dowbiggin, H.K.V.D.C., Nanking Government and support Honorary Aide-de-Camp to H.E. it in its recent decision on extra- the Governor, who bore the in- lity. The gathering was presided signia of the K.C.B. over by General "Chen Ming Shu, Governor. Sir Arthur Waistell bow Halting in front of. H.E. the Chairman of the Provincial Gov-ed. Sir Henry Gollan then received ernment of Kwangtung. A free copy of the warrarit from Capt. translation of the circular telegram Governor made a short speech of Sillitoe and, rend it. H.E. the
followz :-
congratulation to Sir Arthur and then, receiving the insignia from Major Dowbiggin, invested Sir Arthur with it and shook hands with him.
"Extra-territoriality has been an important tool of the Imperialists for their aggressione in China. The Central Government has de- clared its abolition from last Janu- ary L. Such 1 declaration tantamount to a vindication of our
territorial integrity and political jädependence. · It jess sincerely hoped that all Chinese citizena will back up the Central Government and its foreign policies, so that the object may be completely realized. This will mean unlimited blessings to both the country and the Kuo- mintang."
NANKING'S NEW ADHERENTS:
LUI WOON IM AND OTHERS.
According to the vernacular Press, Lui Woon Im, who again declared his allegiance to the Central Gov
His Excellency's Congratulations.
Sir Cecil Clementi said:-- Vice-Admiral Sir Arthur Waistell
"By the King's command and on behalf of His Majesty, I in- vest Your Excellency with the in- signia of Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath and, in the name of the Colony and of all British subjects, in the Far East to whom the fleet under your command is a sure shield against danger and an ever present help in time of trouble, I congratulate Your Excellency on the high honour which His Majesty has been pleased to confer upon you."
Sir Arthur and his supporters took up positions on the dais alter this ceremony, the recipient stand- ing on H.E. the Governor's right and Major-General Sandilands on
When all were facing the audi- ence the Band played "The King" and the procession then proceeded to the drawing room to the necom- paniment of march music from the
ernment and has been instructed the other side. hy General Chen Teal Tong to attack the rebels in Lâuchow.
Two brigades of the Kwangai troops under Brigadier-Generals The Tung Shan and Mo Shu Kit have declared "for the Central Band. Government, Tee and Mo have wired to Chen Tsai Tong that their troops would like to attack the
insurgents.
There has been no fighting during the past two days.
THE S.S. TUNG ON.
MRS. BROTHERTON HARKER
PASSES AWAY,
OLD RESIDENT IN HONG KONG.
The death has to be recorded of Mrs. Thekla Brotherton Harker, a resident of the Colony since her
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1930.
A PRISONER'S INJURIES.
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE POLICE.
DR. CANNON'S EVIDENCE.
Further evidence was taken yes terday in the case in which Cheung Chung Shan of the Lee Fung Hang charged, before Mr. firm was A. W. G. H. Grantham, with being in possession of and uttering six $100 forged banknotes of the Char tered Bank.
Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro, jne.. instructed by Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios, appeared for the de fence. Mr. H. J. Armstrong, of Messrs. Deacon's, represented the Shiu On Wing firm to whom the ferged notes were alleged to have 'beer passed.
Cheung Chung. Shan (the defend ant), cross-examined by Mr. Arm-
strong, described the scene in the Central Police Station, when, he alleges, he was "beaten " by police officers, Sergeant Kennedy, he
said, slapped his face and kicked him. He did not use a ruler, but Chu Wo, the Chinese detective did.. As he was rising from his seat Chu Wo struck him on both knees.
He also received severe blows on both sides of the chest, from a fist. Afterwards, red and awollen bruises developed.
ROUND THE COURTS. CORRESPONDENCE.
TASHIMA'S NEW YEAR RESOLUTION!
"NEVER BE DRUNK ANY MORE!"
The little Japanese sheemaker who makes periodical visits to the Kowloon Magistrate to do penance. for insobriety, appeared before Mr. T. 3. Whyte Smith yesterday for the old offence--the scene of the tragedy being junction of Nathan and ledy Roads.
The
Magistrate observing the defendant, remarked that be bad not seen him for some time..
Detective Sergeant Humphreys told the Magistrate that the defen- dat was brought to the Police Station on Thursday, and carried to the cells to let him sleep off the effects of his carouse. In reply, to the Magistrate the officer said that defendant did not annoy anyone.
Defendant said that Thursday was a holiday and that he had got drunk.
His Worship pointed out that
Thursday was not a holiday, but the prosecuting officer stated out that the Japanese community con- tinued the New Year Celebrations that day.
Tashima promised to refrain from drink during the coming year, and the Magistrate in imposing a fine of 83 said that he would fake,, into consideration the fact that it was no holiday for the Japanese.
ARMED ROBBERY FOILED.
When did you first ask to see the doctor-I saw him when I was taken to the jail. I made a com.
doctor on the following day. In all, plaint, and was examined by the
1 saw the doctor three times. The and searched by a "posse of detec Two Chinese who were stopped last examinations" were, said wit.tires under Sergeant Fitches near ness, sonie days after he made the Wallace Harper's Ford building. were taken into custody and complaint.
charged with possession of daggers and instruments likely to be used for carrying out armed robbery.
Dr. Cannon's Evidence.
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Dr. Cannon was then called give medical evidence as to the de- fendant's bruises.
It was necessary for the doctor to see the defendant in an ante- room off the Court before, he was prepared definitely to say that he could recognise him.
The defendants admitted the charge nud were sentenced to 13 months' hard labour, and three months' hard labour respectively,
WHEN
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"EVE" VISITED A
MATSHED.
Two coolies were charged with disorderly conduct. Sergeant Kelly told the Magistrate that he heard the usual sounds of fighting from u contractors matshed in Prince Edward Road, near the Police Training School, and rushed to the scene.
Describing the bruises.. witness said there were two bruises over the breastbone on the level of the fourth and third rib. The lower bruise was roughly about 2 inches in diameter. The other, about one inch higher, extended about 15
He arrived in time to see one of the defendants standing over the inches at its widest part. On the other with a raised chopper in his outside of the left knee there was hand. He was just in time to pre a purplish bruise, and there were vent the blow being struck and arrested both men. The fight start- also three small purplish bruises oned over a woman who fame to the the outer side of the right knee. atshed to look for work." The The bruises on the chest were be-first man refused to admit her and coming yellow. He asked defendant the trouble ensued. what his explanation of the bruises was, and was told that he had been struck by the police.
Witness, continuing, said that in October or November he had three or four cases a day in which com- plaints of this nature were made. Since that date; he had not had
one.
The Magistrate fined the first de feadant $25 or three weeks hard labour and the second, $10 or 14 days' hard labour.
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ALLEGED FACTORY THEFTS.
Two Chinese were also charged Mr. d'Almada: Would you say with stealing six knitting machines, that these bruises were consistent. two boxes of wool, 43, "woollen with defendant's story 1-They might have been, in the sense that jerseys and 200 punds of yarn from they were not inconsistent. Wit the Tung Sun Knitting Factory, 44,
Mongkok Road. ness added that the bruises might have been four to eight days old, a great many intrinsic factors to
TRAMWAY BUS SERVICE.
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG SỐNG.
DAILY, PRESS."]
Sin,-Isn't it time the Tramway! Company studied the convenience of ita patrons! I refer to the 'bus service to Happy Valley. "All the residents along Village Road have to make the trip down the hill be- fore they can get to the terminus. It is all very well on a nice winter day, but in the summer, when the take some doing, especially in, the heat is well nigh stilling, it does
tiffin hour, when the order of the day is, rush, rash and more rush, It makes one feel sorry to think that the Hotel Company's 'buses do hot run along that particular route, because they, at least, give. some consideration to the comfort of the people travelling by their 'buses. Would it take such a 'lot of doing to extend the present Happy Valley Bus service to, say the bottom of the Jewish Cemetery 1 Of course, if the Tramway Com- pany feels that the passengers must go out of their way to catch one, then there is no more to be said.- Yours, etc.,
RESIDENT.
Hong Kong, January 3. [On referring this matter to Mr. Bellamy, General Manager of Hong Kong Tramways, Ltd., that gentle.
man said: "There is no immediate prospecs of the Tramway 'buses when, the road is made, fit for traversing Village Road. If, and
motor buses, it may be possible to extend the Happy Valley route by running the buses up Sing Woo, Rond, and therice vii Village Road down to the present route, without
inconvenience eausing much those passengers who join the 'buses between Broadwood Road and the Dragon Garage'"]
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POPPY DAY FUND. [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG DAILY PEES8,"]
Sia, -Alchongh several contribu. tichs have not yet come in and it is impossible at the moment to
publish the accounts duly audited, it is expected by the Poppy Day Sub-Committee of the British
Legion that the total raised for Enrl Haig's Fund will approximate $17,000. The amount includes re- mittances from the outports as fol- lows
8106.00 maté ·501.00, 854.74
all
Hoihow Wuchow Swatow
representing extraordinarily good efforts on the part of those these three places. responsible for the collections in
Additionally to the above total, the following have remitted direct to the British Legion Headquarters in London:--- Amoy Canton
£197.13.3 205.10.2 With reference to the contribution from Hong Kong above-mentioned, £1,000 was remitted to Headquar ters in London on December 13, and the balance will be remitted as soon as the accounts are completed and audited, and such accounts will be
H. R. REMINGTON, published.Yours, etc.
Acting Hon. Secretary, Poppy Day Sub-Committee. Hong Kong, January 3.
duly
HELENA MAY MUSICALE.
PROGRAMME FOR THURS- DAY'S CONCERT.
A concert of vocal and instru- mental music has been arranged for next Thursday, January 9, at the Helena May Institute. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bowes Sinith are the
programme, which is given below, the concert should be one of the most enjoyable of the season.
Programme. 1.-Three Songs Brohms.
It is reported that the s.s. Tung arrival 36 years ago with her hus- but later explained that there were defendants and asked for a reduc-organisers, and judging from the
On, a regular steamer on the Canton-Hong Kong run, which sank Harker, A.M.I.C.E., a well-known consider in such cases..
und, Mr. Bernard Brotherton launch commandeered by the civil engineer and architect, who military at Shithiing recently, died here about 15 years ago.. still being detained by the Chinese Mrs. Harker has resided for Executive Government at Wuchow.
many years at The Albany, and until about seven weeks ago had been in her usual good health. It then became necessary to remove her to the Victoria Hospital, where sho passed away on Thursday even- ing, the cause of death being acute nephritis.
$.O.S.
CHINESE STEAMER IN DISTRESS!
Of a quiet and retiring disposi- A wireless message was received tion; Mrs. Harker had very many yesterday morning from the Mes- friends in the Colony. She did a sagerie Maritimes s.s. Sphinx to great deal of good in an unassum- the effect that the s.s. Hain Changing way, and will be greatly missed had been heard transmitting the by those who had the privilege of S.0.S. signal in Lat. 29.13 deg. N., her friendship. Long 122.15 deg. E.
Mrs. Harker passed away at the So far that is all that is known. I age of ca, leaving a married daugh The. Isin Chang is one of the feet ter Georgette. (Mra. Frank Aus of the China Merchants' Steam tin), and a grandson in school at Navigation Co. She was built in Home. Much sympathy will be Glasgow in 1903 and is 270 feet extended to the bereaved relatives long with a net tonnage of 1,958. The funeral took place at the She left Hong Kong for Shanghai Protestant Cemetery, Happy Val on December 31 carrying cargo but | ley, yesterday, the service being no passengers. It was learnt from conducted by the Very Rev. A. the local office of the Company Swann (Dean of Hong Kong). Mr. that she had sailed from Swatow Frank Austin (son-in-law) was the according to schedule. The Hain chief mourner, and among those Chang was off the coust present were Mr. E. Ralphs, Mr. Chekiang when she sent out the J. Hennessey Seth, Mr. T. M. 8.0.5. and there is no indication Fazlerigg, Mr. F. Losehy, M. and as to why this urgent appeal was Mde: Cuvillier, the Misses Lou ande. It may have been a call reiro, Miss Oliver, Mr. Sykes, Mr. for help against pirates or pos- Blackett, Mr. Lamblet. M. and ably the vessel may have ran on Mde. Jessen, M. and Mdo. Leent, ock suble bas heep den Mr. and Mrs. Fielder Mrs Lelle patched to Shanghai by the Command the German Consul Dany asking for any further in- There were a number of wreaths formation that may be available. I sent by personal friends..
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Mr. d'Almada: Could the bruises on the knees have been caused by failing down l-I think that is im
possible.
Do you think any of the bruises could have been self-inflicted ?-No.
Mr. J. P. Prior appeared for the tion of bail intimating that the case was a partnership dispute.
until Wednesday, the Magistrate The defendants were remanded remarking that the bail required by the police would have to stand.
.
I don't think the man could have ALLEGED CRUELTY TO A MUI made them himself, judging from their position.
TSAL
A Bluntish Instrument.
A married woman was also before Mr. Whyte Smith for ill treating a Witness also thought that the mui tsai. The hearing was fixed for bruises on the knee must have been Friday afternoon. Mr. H. R. But made with some bluntish, hard in-ters of the S.C.A. will prosecute strument, and it was possible this while Mr. J. M. Remedios will ap- might have been a big round ruler. The chest bruises, he was inclined pear for the defence.
to think, from their colour and situation, were most likely inflicted by a fiat.
Mr. d'Almada: On whose in- structions did you make this exami nation and report -I had already made a report when Mr. Murphy, the A.S.P., asked me to make an examination.
In reply to Mr. Armstrong, wit- ness explained that the particular part of the knee was a painful place, but not exceptionally 80.
Have you seen any other prisoner with a similar bruino-Yes.
Replying to His Worship, witness said that the colour of the injuries indicated that they might have been made only a day or two before the examination, but the whole question was a dificult one to determine with certainty, owing to varying circum-
RETURNING FROM BANISH- MENT.
A Chinese was sentenced to eight months' hard labour and 15 strokes of the birch by Mr. Whyte Smith for returning from banishment. The defendant had been previously convicted and bent away for house breaking and larceny.
OPIUM CONVICTION. :
For possession of 21 taels of raw opium, which he had concealed in is girdle, a Chinese was fined $630 or four months' hard labour by Mr.
Another Chinese Whyte Smith.
Bree tac victor's decidius the temperament, and other factora.
The case was adjourned..
labour for possession of opium at his quarters in Wuhu Street.
(a) Wir Wandelten (We wao-
dered once)
(b) Ständchen (Serenade) (e) Von Ewiger Liebe (Love is
for ever).
Mrs. A. M. BOWES-SHITH. 2.—Sonata in C Major ("Wald-
stein "
Beethoven.
(First Movement.) Mr. A. M. BoWES-SITE. 3-(a) Three Russian Songs
(in English):- (1) To the Children
Bachmaninoff.
(2) A Fairy Story by the
Fire Merikanto, (3) The Clock. Sachnowsky..
~ (b) Love's Philosophy
Roger Quilter. Mrs. A. M. BOWES-SMITH. 4-Seven Preludes ......... Chopin.
(a) No. 1 in 0 (b) No. 7 in A (c) No. 15 in D: Flat (d) No. 17 in A Flat (e) No. 20 in. C., Minor (f) No. 21 in B Flat
(z) No. 22 in G Minor.
Mr. A. M. BOWER-SMITH.
1st
5. Sonata in C Minor for Piano
and Violin .................. Greig, Mort: Allegro, moto cd ⚫appaesinato gad Movt: Allegretto espressivó
alla Romanza.
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