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四邊 五十弍月五英厝冲 THURSDAY MAY 25, 1922. 日九十弍月四
SUN SPEAKS.
LOCAL STEAMER
PEAK FIGHT..
PIRATED.
Ingenious Explanation · of Chan's "resignation".
Indian Guard Shot Dead.
Scavenging Coolies on the Warpath.
Early Meeting of Jordan Committee.
(Reuter's Service. )
to his statement cabled on the 16th. inst.
them to meet that burden.
London, May 24.
THE ENGINEERING DISPUTE.
With the employers.
London, May 24.
Later.
CHAN.
Our Canton correspondent to- day reports an interesting state-
ав
AN EXCITING OCCURRENCE.
SHOLE
COPT: 10 CTS
$20 PER ANNUAR
A QUESTION OF
· LIABILITY,
Moneylender Sues Solici- tor's Interpreter.
summons.
LAUNCH STRIKE
Parties Again în Contact.
CONFERENCE THIS AFTERNOON.
The atmosphere of the Peak, In the House of Commons, replying to Col. L'Estrange Malone: MILITARY SUPPORT FOR
usually one of misty serenity, Mr. Harmsworth said that no meeting of the Jordan Committee, to
A Sikh money lander Char The latest news in connection was rudely disturbed by certain Singh, gave a promissory note with the launch strike is that consider the question of the education of Chinese on British lines, bad
Reports of a sensational esture individuals, who, disregarding for $140, signed by two Chinese contact has again been establish been held since October 6, in consequence of the absence of Sir John Jordan and Sir Charles Addis from England, but it is proposed to hold ment from Sun Yat-sen regarding have reached the Telegrank" to the majesty of the law as represe chauffeurs, both bearing the same ed between the parties to the the next meeting in the immediate future.
the situation between himself and the effect that a local river neatented by the solitary Inspector name of Chan. Lui-sang, to dispute and that a confarenos is Replying to Mr. R. Waddington (Co. U.) regarding the Boxer General Chao Kiog-ming. The has been pirated further up the at the Peak Station, took to fellow countryman. Forja Singh, due to take place as the ones indemnity and the desirability of ear-marking a portion for the various military commanders in coast. Available details of the o-waging war on one other. The employed as an interpreter by Mr. of the Secretary for Chinese promotion of Anglo-Chiness education, Mr. Harmsworth said that Canton made a general recom- currence are as presentofameagre belligerents had divided them G. R. Haywood. He told him to Affairs this afternoon at four- the next monthly advance on account of the indemnity. amounting mendation to Sun Yat-sen urging nature, but from reports brought salves into two sections, those collect the money and, if necas a'clock. to £34,000, was due on January 1st. next and referred the questions that General Chan be permitted to Hongkong by other steamers being the obair coolies sad the sary, to take legal proceedings.
Nothing was done all day y66- Later, Cher Singh asked the terday, but this morning two men to resume his post as Com-and sailing vessels, it appears scavenger cooliss, between whom The previous cable stated: In the House of Commons, replying mander-in-Chief. In reply, San that the vessel in question is the there had been a good deal of other how things ware progress from the Coxswains and o
(ing. Foris Siog gaTO STEBITG gineers' Association attended at to Sir J. D. Rees, Mr. Harmsworth said that a Committee on the states that he accepted Chan's Wahsun, a well-known boat of friction which culminated in a big
pinander in 250 tons burthen, trading between conflict yesterday near the chair replies and eventually denied all the S.C.A.'s office bringing with education of Chinese on British lines had been appointed because resignation sa
knowledge of the note. Hethem credentials which establish- the British community in China and well-informed opinion in Eng Chief and Civil Governor because Hongkong and Shanmi, some station
How the incident arose, no.ons denied that he had ever had led their claim that they were land believed the question to be considerably important. Until the he wanted him to aim at some nine hours' run up the casst.
unacquainted with the perculiar possession of it Committes reported it was premature to discuss the question of thing higher thans relatively on- Ecquiries from the owner, workings of the coolie's mind, words between the two, as
This led to fully empowered by the Associa expenditure.
By Messrs. Pat Hong S.3. Company could say. By some it is stated result of which Foris Singh took
tion to conduct negotiations and Sir J. D. Rers pointed out that taxpayers and ratepayers insisting me in the northern ex elicited confirmation of the that when the scavengers took to Cher Singh before a magistrate, Mr. Hallifax was detained for
important post in Canton.
come to terms. Unfortunately, Britain were finding 103 millions sterling this year for education and pedition," says Sun, "he might report with the additional in-sweeping the pathway of charging him with using language most of the morning at a meet- asked were they not entitled to any tle thing that might help even entertain the expectation of formation that attempts are now certain road the other day, the which might have caused a breaching of the Executive Council and becoming Premier, Vice-Pres being made to communicate with private chair bearers refused to Mr. Gershom Stewart pointed out that Americans had invested ident or even President. But as Shanmi, but owing to the apparaid the work by taking their heard the case, dismissed the tiffin time that be interviewed the of the peace. Mr. Lindsell, who was not until just before a great deal of money in educating Chinese, and if we did the same be still parsists in holding different breakdown of the cables, chairs out of the way. The re- it would very much help British trade scd interests.
ent views, he can easily resume these have been ineffectual. The
two delegates, and arranged this fusal was countered by the Mr. Harmsworth replied that he was aware Americans had spent his political influence in Kwang-police however, have been informavengers radely shoving the the Police Court case, Cher Singh,
This morning the defendant in afternoon's conferenza. large sums on education in China, and they considered them very tung" Sua adds that he intends ed and a party of detectives has chairs out of their places, and the
We are informed that Messen. well spent indeed.]
was the plaintif in a Summary returning to Canton to explain been detailed to await the return result was mutual recrimination Court action before str. Justice. M. Young and H. P. White. matters to the military com- of the vessel this evening.
and an exchange of language Wood. The defendant was Foris the delegates appointed by the manders, and then to proceed to
The detaila to hand show of
Hongkong General Chamber of suficiently A
rude Singh Plaintiff, who was repres Commerce, will attend this after- Waichow to see General Chan
that the Wahsun left Bong-pature to create biller feelings, ented by Mr. M. H. Turner, sued Another Breakdown in Discussions.
personally.
Tha: General Chan has a big kong on Sunday with a foll Private chair bearers ware not for the return of his promissory noor, and that possibly there will The Amalgamated Engineers' Union has reopened negotiation- military backing is shown by list of passengers, numbering 190 to be go for love or money say aate, or, in the alternative, the be present some of the Chinese in all. A number of these were where near the station yesterday value thereof. Foris Singb, who launch owners. Five men are to the fact that st a meeting
emigrants returning to their it was related, the reason being denied ever having received the attend on behalf of the Unión. of all the military commanders homes from Singapore, and it was suspected a few moments later by note, was defended by Mr. C.A.S The outcome of the conference There is soother breakdown in the engineering dispute dis-i
WAS decided that
is eagerly awaited. cussions. The emplorers and the A EU., failing to-day to reach as General Chan was unanimously probably due to the knowledge the appearance of an army of Ros
The two Chinese chauffeurs Meanwhile, the emergency agreement, separated and no further meeting has been arranged. elected Commander-in-Chief in that they were carrying the about forty scavengers on the
went into the box and admitted services are being further organis- The employer rejected the counter-proposals and submitted pro Canton by the commanders at the accumulated savings of years. scene. These fellows were on the
and burning for signing the note. One borrowed ed and Mr. S. T. Williamson in- posals which are being considered by the other forty-seven Unions. time of the attack on Fakien, that the pirates decided on this war-path
the 560 from plaintiff and sized formed a Telegraph reapresenta- with regard to which the A.E C.. after consideration, said they are Sun Yat-sen has no power to
private coolies was fruitles", but for $140. the transaction tive this morning that everything unable to make any further statement to day.
cashier him.
All went well with those aboard determined not to be cheated out taking place some ten months was proceeding very satisfac Preparations for welcoming tha versel until the "und of their fight the scavengers go. The other said he signed torily General Chan, who is expected ben six hours
framsel to
body on the on Friday, are in full swing. Hongkong. Ping Hoi, a hamlet pablic chair coolies at this place,
as guarantor.
Mr. G. R. Haywood gave evi-
Ferry Delays. About ten million dollars worth situated on the Chinese mainland though they bad done no injury dance to the effect that to the There was some delay in the of military notes have been print- was at this time within sight, and and were harmless enough in all best of his knowledge and belief running of the Star Ferry boats The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered reduction,/ed in Honam and sent to Shin-it was while in this locality that conscience. Too surprised even to he had never received the note this morning, business people averaging over ten per cent. on railroad freight rates from Jals swan to be used in the payment the robbers sprang thair surprise.ffer a sustained resistance, they at all. He had made a search for from Kowloon being held up for A number of men, who hitherto Agricultural products, however, will not be affected. The Com-
According to a telegram from had the appearance of peaceful 5ve way before the onslaught it and bad been unable to find it. a considerable period. This was
which was sustained by means mission decided that a railroad is entitled to earn only 534 per cent. Sheklung dated the 24th. General passengers,
Mr. Turner's contention was principally due to one of the bosta on the value of the railroad property, instead of 6 per cent. fixed by Ngai Bong-ping. Commander of came active. They draw revol formation reached the police.
ther Buddenly be of iron bars, bamboos 10. In that Forja Singh lost the docu-being out of action for a time, but the transportation law as a ressonable return.
later repairs were effected and The reductions are approximately 14 per cent. in Eastern the Third Division, General Yip vers from under their clothing Reinforcements were sent up to Mr. Ross said the plaintiff had three ferries put on, this service
Kui, formerly commander-in-ad pointed there territory. 134 per cent. in Western and 124 per cent. in Southern chief of the Cantonese Army in terrified crowd of passengers. The broken up.
the the Peak and the fight was to establish three points: firstly, being maintained for the greater and Mountain Pacific.
whether the promissory note was part of the day. Kwangs, and General Ching four Indian guards of the steamer Fifteen scavengers were ar- ever handed to the defendant; Chien, Vice-Minister of War.intervened and there then ensued rested and their case was refer secondly whether defendant or arrived there that afternoon by ja duel with small arms. The red to the Sanitary Deparment. Mr. Haywood was liable; and special train from Canton. The pirates were numerically much Mr. G. R. Sayer, the Head of the thirdly, the extent of the damages generals departed immediately superior, and Overcame the Department. Mr. Sayer appeared if any, for Walchow to interview General Indians after half an hour's fiting, ic the Police Court this morning, Chan King-ming. Mr. Chan Pak- bat act before one guard was shot when thecharge against the fifteen at the mention of the second Mr. Tarner sprang to his feet atwa of the Educational Commis dead sad two others wounded, one arrested man was brought before point and objected that it was a
sion also left Canton for Waichow of them seriously.
the Magistrate (Mr. R. E. Lind special defence and be should yesterday afternoon.
task sell) by the Captain Superinten have had notice of it. A comparatively easy confronted the robbers after over-ent of Police. The case is pro coming the guard. the passengers ceeding this afternoon. were relieved of their money and jewellery, their baggage searched. and a certain amount of the 50 tons of the ship's freight, com- prising merchandise of a ganers) character, laoted.
U. 5. RAILROAD FREIGHTS.
Big Reductions Ordered.
Washington, May 24.
GERMAN EXPORTS.
Holland & Big Customer.
Berlin, May 24. During the first quarter of 1922 Germany exported 2,747 motor cars. 1.315 motor-cycles and separate parts, valued respectively 380,000,000 marks, 22,000,000 marks and 30,500,000 marks.
The exports generally were more favourable than for the last three months of 1921. The main export was to neutral countries. The entire export to the Entente countries was half that to Holland alone.
FLYING ROUND THE WORLD.
British Aviators Set Out.
Lonon. May 24.
Major W. T. Blake, Lieaf-Colonel Broome and Captain Nerman MacMillan started from Croydon this afternoon on a world flight,
WORLD LABOUR CONGRESS.
of troops.
CORRESPONDENCE.
(To the Editor of the "Hongkong
Telegraph.**) Bank of China. Sir,-Io your issue of to-dar appears a report by Reuter from
boat.
vengeance. A search for
BANK OF CHINA.
ment.
His Honour settled the first point by saying that he believed
News in To-day's New Advertisements.
Messrs. Lammert Bros. are selling-office furniture, etc, on Thursday next-Page 4.
The O. S. K. Hawaii Maru has the plaintiff's story that he hand-arrived from America and con- signess are given the usual notice ed the note to defend at
It being decided that Mr. Russ do page 4 should argue the point of liability,
The "Star" Theatre opens at
Corrected Figures.
the defence was put forward that Kowloon on Thursday next. the document was badded to Page 4.
For one week only Yoo Sang Peking, May 21-The report of Forja Singh in the course of
of
As to how the robbers effected proposing to follow generally the late Sir Ross Smith's route. Their Peking under date of May 23rd, their escape is not clearly establ. the meeting of shareholders of the business, Forja Singh being Fat Co. are offering new gooda Majesties wisbed the aviatore God speed and there was au that the year's operations of the ished at present.
Ona story Bank of China, which was obtain-employed by Mr. Haywood as a special prices-Page 2.
Supposing that
Alterations to the train service enthusiastic send-off by the crowd.
Bank of China bad resulted in a brought back by sailing boat ed by Reuter from Chinese interpreter.
and checked by document was « valuable one, are advertised on Page 4.. net loss of $140,000.
which touched at Shanmi is to sourCES
There will be an address and I wish to correct this report the
the. Sino argued Mr. Russ, and supposin. effect that
the member after with the information that, ac Chinese skipper
who and
Group hia Banking
ap-defendant converted it to his own concert given in the Catholic A Proposal Which Fell Through.
cording to the printed annual officers
cooped upparently did not read it carefully, use, he would be charged with Union Hall. Glenealy, on Sunday London, May 24. report submitted to the share-in a cabin, the robbery compelled proves to have been incorrect, embezzlement and complainant night-Paze 4.
"When We Were Twenty-one" Heywood. A conference between a committee of nine delegates from the holders at the meeting of the the quartermaster to steer the particularly as regards the result would be three Internationals to convoke & world Labour Congress ended Bank held on the 22nd. instant in boat to a bay within conveniant of the year's work. The following Mr. Russ contended that Mr. is being shown at the World- without result after sharp recriminations between the representatives Peking, the net profits for the distance of Ping Hoi, and landed extract from the official report Haywood was liable. With re- Theatre to-morrow-Page 3.
year stands at $349,201.57.
of the Second and Third Internationals.
GERMANY'S RAILWAYS.
Co-operative Company Scheme Turned Down.
Berlin, May 25. According to the Foricaerts, & committee of experts appointed] by the Ministry of Transport has rejected the suggestion of the Imperial Union of Germs Industry to transform the railway ad ministration into & Co operative Company.
GERMAN NAVAL COLLISION.
Ten Lives Lost.
Berlin, May 24. During night manoeuvres there was a collision near Susenitz between the warship Hannover and the new torpedo-boat 8.18. Ten of the crew of the latter were killed.
· BRITISH OFFICER ASSASSINATED IN EGYPT.
Yours etc.
TSU YEE PEI, Bank of China, Hongkong Hongkong, May 24, 1922,
TENNIS LEAGUE.
Wero
Mr.
into Holt'e
The Blue Fonnel as. ÄtreUK İS there with their booty.
gives the correct figures:-"The gard to the damazes, Mr. Russ total amount on deposit at the submitted that as the two men discharging cargo The pirates, however, displayet end of 1921 was $4,536,610,000. who had signed the note admitted Wharf. Consignees will find the no inclination to retain the The outstanding credit was it in the box, then the document usual notice on Page 4 vessel after they had successful-$1,372,330,000, while the aggregate was of no intrinsic value and the ly carried out the coup. The of both receipts and payments was damages amounted to nothing. Wabana was allowed to proceed $21,647,160,000. The net profit of Mr. Turner's argument was on her voyage and she arrived at the Bank during last year was that as the document never, pass- Sharmi on Monday, though very $549,201.67.”—Reuter,
mach delayed. A report was
to
This season's Third Gymkhana Meeting is due to be held on June 3rd Page 4
A Tale padlock można security. Mr.-Page 6.
The business hitherto carried on by Mr. B. Banto as a share- broker under the name of Basto & Co. is to be taken over from 1st. Jans by Mr. A. A. Guterres, -Page 4.
defendant ed from Haywood, then the defendant personally was liable.
Judgment was reserved.
TRAIN HOLD-UP IN JAPAN. The telegram quoted below
A train hold-up, more sugges+ www received by the American tive of the Wild West or the The last craft to arrive in Consulate, Hongkong, from the movies than the less exciting Far Hongkong from Shanxi with the Manila Observatory at to-day:East, has just taken place in news also brought the informa
Cyclone or typhoon W. of
To-Day's Exchange.
tion, that, after some slight re- Northern Luzon, more than 100 Japan. While a night train was pairs, the Wahsun will return miles distant, inclining westward the lights were switched off, demand
proceeding from Tokyo to Nikko, to Hongkong. Eba will Pls. probably Arrive here this
"A" DIVISION.
made to the Customs station in
P. W. L.
Pts.
the town, whence it was passed on
I. R. C.
3 3 0
3
C. R. O.
3 3 0
3
U. 8. R. C.
2 1 1
1
to the river craft and in this way the news was conveyed to Hang- koug.
TYPHOON WARNING.
M. B. K.
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1
K. C. C.
H. K. O. C.
C. 8. C. C. Clubda R.
"B" DIVISION.
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P. W. L.
1
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C.C.C.
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L. R. C
Police University Kowloon Club de R.
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Cairo, May 24, C. R. C. A message from Bimbashi states that Col (2) Cunliffe-Cave, M. B. K. Assistant Commandant of B. Division at Cairo, was shot at with a Q. C........ revolver and killed whilst cycling to his home this afternoon.
RUSSO-ITALIAN COMMERCIAL TREATY.
Gecos, May 24, lian Commerical Trosty has been signed.
evening at seven o'clock.
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and entering “a second-class CRT- riege a man-grugéeded to hold up
to-day was 28. 75/163. The closing rate of the dollar on
The Weather.
2 pm -Barometer:-29.89 Tem-
Homi
It interesting to recall the decided to increase the number the occupants at the rouzzle of fact that this is the second piracy of her giarda by the addition of his pistol. As be was engaged in which has occurred on the Wah, two other Indians but this mea this occupation, the train wadden- sito. The previous one was insure has proved ineffectually came to a standstill, and peratore December last, within two days against the large number of the apparently taken by surprisë, the of the bigger affair on board the mobbers who managed to elude man dived out of the nearest doar Kong On, and resulted in the the local searchers when they and disappeared in the darkness.
aded the Wahsun in the guise - Ko trace has since been found of gi
Lighting Up-
time