CANTON-HONG KONG KWANGTUNG
TELEPHONE.
COMPLETION WITHIN
EIGHTEEN_MONTHS.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ]
CANTON, July-147
CEMENT FACTORY
RESUMING OPERATIONS
THIS WEEK.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.}
CANTON, July 14. The installation of a long-distance The Kwangtung Cement. Factory. telephone system between Canton in Honam, ♫ semi-Government and Hong Kong is expected to start enterprise, which has been "closed sometime next month, according down since February last, is expect- to Mr. Wong Chi Fun, a riembered to be re-opened for business of the Committee in charge of the work, in an interview with your correspondent to-day,"
A contract has been signed with the China Electric Company, Ltd., az American arm in Canton, which bad so successfully installed the present automatic telephone system in Canton, for the installation of the line from Canton to Shumchun.
The line from Shumehun to Hong Kong will be completed by the Hong Kong Telephone Company.
"How long will it take the China Electric Company to finish the job!"
***About 18 months,” reply.
was
sometime this week. ``
Owing to the keen competition of foreign bends, the native pro- duct has never enjoyeden good market. Moreover, the people and the building contractors throughout the province seemed to prefer the imported stuff, maintaining that it is more reliable. Because of these adverse conditions, the Kwangtung Cement Factory had to close down temporarily to dispose of its over. stock of cement first. During this period of suspension, the manage ment of the Factory took occasion to clean and renovate the machines
the and repair the furnaces.
What will be the cost?? **About $850,000," he replied. "How is the money to be obtain- *ed 1".
The Government does not have
to appropriate it: An arrangement has been made with the contractors whereby they will supply every- thing, labour as well as capital. They will advance a loan to the
Government, sufficient to cover, the entire cost of the installation, at an interest of approximately 10 per
cent. per annum.
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ERECTION OF NEW FACTORY...
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
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CANTON, July 14,
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The new "Government, Cement
construction Factory under Tsang Po, on the western skirts of Cantan, is progressing nor mally. The construction work has been going on for more than a year, This loan plus and it is not known when it will be interest is to be paid back to the completed and ready for operation China Electric Company gradually from the net profit realised. The At the present time the manage. contractors will control the binement of the works is very short of until all the money has been paid money. It has made arrangements back, when the enterprise will be through the Department of Recon- returned to the Canton Govarnstruction with the Central Bank of ment."
Chini in Canton for a loan of $30,000 with which to build the necessary wharves and godowns.
Has the proposed project met with the approval of the Hong Kong Government?"
"The Canton Municipal Govern ment has sent a representative to confer with the Hong Kong authori- cies over the matter. It has been agreed that the section extending from Cantor to Shumchun should be undertaken by the Chinese Govern. ment, and the rest of the route by the British people. But negotia-
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RICKSHAS IN CANTON.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
CANTON, July 14. tions are still in progress with HongCanton has to-day 4,600 rickshns According to an official "report, Kong in regard to the best way of plying for hire. This is considerably proportioning the call fees collected
less than a year ago. The ever in- each month. The Chinese section is ereusing number of motor 'busca considerably longer than the British
in operation tend to crowd the section, hence more capital has to ricksha pullers out of their jobs. he invested. It is altogether proper that Canton should receive the
soon. And when an amicable under- starding has been arrived, the con- tract will be signed.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1930.
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CANTON REMAINS
CALM.
FULLY PREPARED FOR ·
KWANGSI ATTACK.
KUOMINCHUN AMBUSHED : HEAVY CASUALTIES.
In spite of the new threat, by, the forces, the Kwangsi Ironside ?? - situation of the two Kwangs is not
RECENT TRAGEDY RECALLED.
INQUIRY INTO GLOUCESTER BUILDING CRASH.
WOODEN MODEL IN COURT,
An interesting model in wood of a section of the steel framework of
Gloucester Building was produced in Court yesterday, when Mr. R. E. Lindsell held an inquiry into the accident which occurred on the site un June 28 last, as a result of which three workmen were killed,
The jury were as follows:-Mr. A.- Wheeler (foreman), K. S. Smith and Tsung In Fook.
so disturbed as expected. The Canton military authorities view the situation with optimism, declaring that the Government is not per- turbed by the return of the rebels.
were considered If the rebels strong enough to attack the two Kwangs, the Government would
Addressing the jury, the 'Coroner have not apared two divisions of said: This inquiry is hela co en under quire into the circumstances of the Canton's picked Generals Chiang Kwang Nai and cause of the death of three Chinese Taol Ting Kai, which are being workmen, who died as a result of rushed to the North to assist the a fall from a platform on which Nanking armies in Shantung. they were working on the fourth Roor level of the new Gloucester Building on June 28 last.
troops
In spite of the above optimistic statement, it is unlikely that peace is in sight. The rebels, though badly routed in Hunan recently, have not by any means been exter minated. It is generally believed that the annihilation of the rebels is by no means an easy task.
Canton's Strength.
With the departure of the two Canton divisions for the North, Kwangtung possesses now three divisions, an independent brigade,
It will be your duty to determine whether any person, criminally or otherwise, is responsible for the collapse of the platform, and whe- ther anything can be done to obviate fatalities of this kind; and you may, if you wish, make any recommenda- tion arising out of the evidence given, in this inquiry.
Doctor's Evidence.
Dr. Greaves, who performed
a" training brigade," four inde-post-mortem examination on one of pendent regiments, three "addi- the three deceased persons, stated
tional regiments," and a regiment of the "precautionary troops."
The Cariton, Government has, re- called General Li Yang King's division to Canton from Hunap. They will be most probably sent to Kwangsi.
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that he found a fracture on the base
There was
of the skull, compound fractures in other parts of the body and dis- location of the limbs. rupture in the brain and inter- cranil hemorrhage. The injuries were consistent with the deceased having fallen from a considerable height.
NOT GUILTY" OF
· MANSLAUGHTER.
FORMER HONG KONG BANKER DISCHARGED, «
The case at the Cornwall Assizes, in which Mr. L. E. Hopkins, former manager of the P. and O. Banking Corporation in Hong Kong, and Hotel, Chacewater, was charged, on now licensee of the King's Hoad
8 Coroner's inquisition, with the manslaughter of Mr. Harry Pascoe, a well-known schoolmaster is re- ported in home papers received by läst mail.
Mr. Anthony Hawke, proscout- ing, said that, having regard to the attitude taken by the magis rates in dimissing the charge of manslaughter, be felt some dificulty about proceeding with the case on the Coroner's warrant. If his lord- ship thought it was not a proper case to proceed with, be would bow to his ruling..
The Judge: If
think it is a proper case in which you should offer no evidence, I shall make po adverse comment.
Me. Hawke: In view of that, I have no alternative out to offer no crident on behalf of the pro-
secution.
A
Mr. J. L. Prate was briefed for
the defence...
After a jury was empanelled to return a verdict, his lordship told them that the case arose out of a motor accident to a man named Harry Pascoe, who was unfor- tunately killed. A Coromer's jury
found that Hopkins was guilty of criminal negligence, and he bed been committed for trial. The caac. was afterwards investigated by the magistrates, who came to the con- clusion that there was no Case; No clash has yet occurred between
against him. Now no evidence was the Kwangsi and the Cantonese
being 'cffered by the prosecution-a troops. The rebels have arrived at Kweilin, while the Cantonese troops
The next witness called was' very proper thing. The jury could are quartered at Chaoping, about Chinese named Ip Yau from the only decide cases on evidence, and mid-way between Kweilin and Wurm of Yee Lee who has a sub-when there was no evidence it was. chow.
The movements of Chang Fat Fui's Ironsides are still obscure. It is reported that the bulk of them have retreated to Kwangsi with the Kwargai troops, while the rest have.. fed to the Kiangsi border, where they are said to have absorbed the Kiangsi mutineers. It is probable border of wangtung with Swatow that they will attack the eastern as their goal.
Surprise Attack.
work contracted for being the contract for the steel work, the
execution of the whole of the steel structure,
Witness stated that stanchions and beams were hoisted to the upper floora by means of a-derrick | on the fourth Boor level. The
derrick which collapsed was made-
of wood, and had been erected on the fourth floor on June 26. The
foot of the derrick was supported
Chinese cables from Shanghai give It is the intention of the Muni-further details about the recent cipal Government to cut down the defeat of the Shansi troops in by planks laid "crosswise" on the Shantung along the Tientsin-Pukow steel framework. The top was secur-
taxes from these rickshas,
their business to say that a prisoner was not guilty.
The jury returned a verdict of "Not guilty, and Mr. Hopkins. was discharged.
OLD CHINA HAND PASSES AWAY.
CAPT. PETER TALL.
Colony will learn with much regret Many of the "old hands " in the of the death in England of Captain Peter Tall, for many years a tug-
greater part of the money collected, number of rickshas gradually, re- Railway. An attack was made lasted by six guy ropes, five of which master at Taikoo and afterwards considering its bigger investment placing them with bus services. Saturday by the Shansi troops on ret, but it is expected to be very 8360,000 per annum in the form of recently by the Nanking troops. I foot was kept in position by wire This matter has not been settled The Government is still deriving Kofow, which place was captured were of wire and one of hemp. The serving on a number of river boats.
As they were approaching the city, rapes one and a half inches in they were surprised and routed by circumference. the Nanking forces who were in ambush. Over 1,000 of the in- vaders were taken prisoners in addition to very heavy casualties. They have now withdrawn to Tsinan to recuperate.
"What will be the lee charged for each call 7"
39 per call of not more than FRENCH NATIONAL
three minutes' duration," was the reply.
CORRESPONDENCE.
ELECTED REPRESENTATION
DAY.
"CELEBRATION AT.
/ CONSULATE.
French duly
Very valuable assistance is being rendered to the troops on this sector by the air force under the leader- ship of General Chang Wei Cheung, the noted Cantonese aviator. The "Chinese Lindbergh," style him, personally takes part in as people the bombardment.
The witness said that he did not superintend the erection of the derrick. Some of the planks which supported it were 20 to 30 feet long and some from 30 to 40. Each was a foot wide and four inches thick.
well over 80 years of age, passed The late Captain Tall, who was away on May 23 at the residence of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Quayle, "at Liverpool. He had a son in New York who returned home on hearing that the captain was in failing bealth, and he remained, with" his
father till the end. The funeral took place at Maghull, near Liver- pool, on June 3.
Captain and Mrs. Tall left the Mr. Lindsell: Who is responsible down in Maghull. It will be recalled Colony some years ago and settled for erecting the derrick? Certain that in January this year, Mrs. Tall coolies in my permanent employ. was killed by being knocked down Haye they ever done such work by a heavy motor lorry and Captain before 1-Yes. They have been Tall never appeared to be able to to re-capture Tainan. The newly the commencement of work on Glou- failing health for some months past. The Nanking troops are preparing doing this particular work since get over the aback. He had been in
undercester Building.
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Yesterday
the was National Day and was [TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONG KONG celebrated by the local French com- munity. In the morning the French " DAILY PRESS."]
Consul, M. M. G. Dufaure de organized 2nd Division Prade, was at home" to his General Hsy Ke Hsiang has been nationals and their friends, at his rushed to Shantung to reinforce the residence, 13, Peak Road.
troops.
There was a very representative zathering which included the Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. E.
Linko Recaptured.
SIR, The views set forth in your leader of to-day's issue respecting an elected Legislative Council de- serve the hearty endorsement of | many of us who have the interest
The Peiping authorities claim the and welfare of the Colony at heart H. Hallifax), H.E. the General recapture by the Kuominchun of Your clear analysis of the situation Officer Commanding (Major-General | Liuho on the Lunghai Railway. Ac- should be the means of sinking a W. Sandilands), Rear-Admiral cording to an official communiqué, the Kusminchun counter-attacked on the Nanking forces on Sunday and captured the place.
The Nanking regiments on the Tsinan-Kinochow Railway number eighteen, and are greatly outnum bered by the opposing forces. They have, however, met with some success recently.
any trouble previously from any Witness added that he never had
Derrick May Have Slipped. derrick erreeted by these workmen.
Mr. Lindsell: Where the derrick Heard & Crash.
reats on the plank there is a steel Describing the accident, witness crossbar underneath. How do you. said that he was some distance away suggest they could have given way ! when it occurred. He heard a crash-The derrick may have slipped off and rushed under the derrick to see to one side. The steel crossbcams. what had happened. He saw that are only six inches wide at the top. three of the planks had fallen. All were broken. "
Mr. Lindsell: Is that the most important thing you saw these broken planka 1
Witness: The stanchion had fallen on the ground, ga There has been, a lull along What about these fakir of yours 7 the Priping-Hankow Railway. TheI saw four of them lying on the Government forces there have been ground just under the derrick. instructed by the Government to Witness stated that one of them recapture suchang within five days, recovered consciousness, and was re and fighting is expected to be removed to hospital by the ambul sumed at any moment.
If the derrick had been pro- perly fixed, would it have slipped 1. The slipping of the derrick must have been due to the plank giving way slightly first. The sinking of the derrick must have caused the fastenings to become loose."
Jury: Did you receive any in- structions not to interfere with the derrick after the accident had taken, place -No.
When was it replaced on the fourth floor again i-It was not used again. A new derrick was, erected.
Mr. Lindsell: Did you superin tend that 1-Yes, I went up to see. it when it was finished,
shaft, so to speak, into the minds R. A. S. Hil, the Inspector of those citizens, who are dissatis General of Police (Hon. Mr. E. D. fied with things as they are. C. Wolfe, C.3.0.), the Attorney The present legislative machinery General (Hon. Mr. G. C. Alabas has been allowed to squeak and ter). Bishop Valtorta, Monseigneur squawk far too long, and it is high- Deswizieres, members of the Con ly expedient to scrap and discard sular Body, Hon. Sir Shou-son- the clumsy old machine for one that Cho, Hon, Mr. R. H, Kotewall, can give better promise of effective Hon. Mr. S. W. T'so, Dr. S. S 1esulta. Institutions, like ideas of Strahan," Mr. W... W. Hornell, and, life, must change in a changing many others. There were also world. An elected representation, many members of the focal French 1:ased on the power of public Community including a number of opinion, will help to overcome many ladies. a blemish of the past and to main The French Consul gave the toast tain a higher level of good feeling of "The King," and Major-General and well-being in the Colony.
Sandiland.in turn gave the toast The conscience and commonsense of the President of the French of the educated community as a Republic whole can do much, for one thing, to keep down evils and injustice, and at the same time no serious evil no rankling sore in any phase of the local body politic, can re
He emphasised the fact that July unsin like the whited sepulchre, fair 14 was not a celebration of the The uominchun-Shansi forces ashamed of yourself. Its disgrace-rigger then gave evidence. He without but rotten within,
storming of the Bastille, as scomed are reported to be very hard up bean Wat Land Yes Hei Chen, bez decided to later when there is more time at was actually the fact was that in issue a domestic loan to the value my disposal, and in the meantime,1790-one year after the demolition of $10,000,000 to meet war expenses Tertrust keener minds on the sub-of the Bastille, the various factions This will be know as the Country ject will give the benefit of their in France gathered together for its | Salavation Public Loan," and the reflections-Yours truly,
re-unification. France, to-day was bonds will be taken up by the ELECTORATE, the result of that meeting. Loud various provinces under the North- Hong Kong, July 14/
applause)...
erri coalition..
M. de la Prade in a happy little speech, looked forward to the day when the United States of Europe would become an established fact.
In view of the heavy losses of the Kuoninchun, Feng Yu Hsiang has enlisted 7,000 men in Shensi and Kansu. These men from the famine stricken areas have decided to join the army instead of starving to death. They have arrived at Cheng-look at a derrick,, chow for training.
any way,
ance. In answer to the Coroner, witness stated that the accident oc- curred at about 10 am, and the am- bulance arrived at a little after 11.
Answering another question wit- Jury: Were all the five planke ncas stated that it was not until secured to the framework-No, July 2 that he went to the top to they were loose and not secured in
Mr. Lindsell You ought to be A coolie employed as a steel stated that a gang of six erected the Contining factogether durch The opinion that the cause of the sc- the experts. He himself had little cident was due to the planks giving knowledge. under the derrick. He explained This witness stated that he did that the planks were new planks. not see the accident as he was too New planks were used as each-floor frightened. was erected.
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The inquiry will be continued to morrow afternoon..
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