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THE CANTON CRISIS.
Labour to Support the Government.
GUILDS ORGANISING CAMPAIGN.
FOREIGN NAVAL DISPLAY RESENTED.
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號十弍月三十英港香 THURSDAY DECEMBER 20. 1923.
SHOTS IN KOWLOON. CAPTAIN FOUND SHOT.
TWO MEN WOUNDED.
MISSING CHINESE CONSTABLES.
A few nights ago, a rather sensacional happening took place at Kowloon.
men
Do
on them.
SUICIDE SUSPECTED.
CHINA LIGHTS.
A BRIGHT FUTURE.
The fifth ordinary general)
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Firestone Most Miles Per Inlike
FIRESTONE found
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THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
TO-DAY'S SPECIAL CABLES.
[United Press Service to the "Telegraph.")
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
AN EARLY MORNING TRAGEDY meeting of the China Light and Power Company (1918), Ltd., was held at the offices of Messrs. Captain A. Newby, of the ss. Shewan, Tomes and Co. this Wing Tal was found sitting in a chair in his cabin. this morning-ided and there were also present morning. Mr. W. Adamson pres- dead, with a bullet through bis Messrs. A. H. Compton, G. W. Treaty, regardless of the Revolution. right lample.
Barton. C. A. da Roza, Lee
was a
(shareholders).
The
ITS RATIFICATION URGED.
Washington. December 19. President Coolidge urges the Senate to ratify the Mexican
PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE.
MISSION ACTIVE IN AMERICA.
Washington. December 19, Republicans and Demcerats to effect Independence.
The Philippine Mission is endeavouring to unite the insurgent
THE LATEST EXPEDITION.
TO SEARCH FOR SODOM & GAMORRAH.
St. Louis, December 19. Professor Kyle, the archeologist, is to sail after Christmas in a search for Sodom and Gamorrah, beneath the Red Sea
(Reuter's American Service.)
P.C. McEwen was on- daty in Parke Street just before 1 a.m. when he heard police whistles made by a steward of the Wings. F. Chubb (Secretary). R. G. The terrible discovery WasHysan (Consulting Committee), blowing and on going in the Tai, about six o'clock, this morn-Shewan, A. A. Botelho, F. J. direction from which the sounding, when he was bringing Tavares, J. Toppin. H. H. Taylor, came, saw a number of men run- ning down Austin Road in the cup of tea. Captain Newt was Farrant, J. H. Donnithorne, A. Captain Newby's early naming Tong Hok-ting. The Tsan-tai, F. direction of Cantor Road le sitting in a chair, his head hang. Shields and A. A. Cordeiro gave chase and called upon the ing over to one side and his arms 1 By Telegraph" Special Representatie.]
to stop. but they took heed of his orders. The ging limp. Between his legs
fully-loaded revolver. The Chairman said: The state- turned round by Whit Canton. December 19th. crush as so that the Republic in men
one of the rounds having been ment of accounts for the twelve Barracks The perind of fourteen days China shall perish. He then field
into Shanghai expended. The bullet had pane-months ending the 30th. Septem fixed by Dr. Sun Yat--en for com-a-ka: "Has the pantry of Street and, continuing the chase, trated the right temple. Death ber, 1923. has been in your hands
the con-table 'fired pliance with his demand for the Washington and Lincoln for-
had taken place, but the body for some days and following the The fugitives scattered in retention of the Customs surplus sworn its high faith in freedom collected within Kwangtung and turned from a liberator to an different directions, but during was still warm, showing that the usual procedure I will, with your
The police tine previously. territory expires today, but, so oppressor of a people struggling & subsequent search P. C. Mc- was committed only a short permission, take them as read.
income for the period far, nothing of an unusual nature to be free? We cannot believel Ewen found two men in a mat-
it, and we want the officers and shed in the grounds of Whitfield speethat it is a case ofalcide covered by the accounts is $390- has occurred.
Captain Newby had heen in 152.21 as compared with $265,- There are 30W altogether men of your fleet-though their Barracks, both of whom had
foreign men-of-war guns are already trained in this been wounded, one having amand of the s.s. Wing Tai 657.92 for the previous twelve anchored of the Shameen, the unfortified City of Canton-to wound in his right hand and the small vessel of 234 registered months which, I think, you wil toas, nwned by the Tai Cheung agree is very satisfactory. The a ponder this question before the other a wound in the left side. Steamship Company-about two balance at credit of profit and latest arrive! being Chartered launch sent up from shoot us. And why do they wish These wounds had evidently been
The Wing Tal trades loss account is $254,721.79 and a to shoot us? Because we rightly received while they were run between Kongmoon and Sui-ting. we propose to deal with this sum Hongkong. equipped with
away. aing
The men were machine-gun
the and manned by claim
but on Saturday the ship came by placing $25,000 to goodwill,, sailors from the cruiser Calabria. collected within the terrier Station and from there to the undergoing repairs. She anchor-books, paying a dividend of 60 with the Federalist General Martinez with regard to an armistice.
Vera Cruz, December 19. subsequently taken to the Police
into Hongkong for the purpose of thus closing this account in our The newspapers report that General Huerta has communicated which represents Italy's interest ray Government after deducting in the situation.
our proper share of the funds hospital.
ed at Samshuipo, where she was cents on the old shares, and 40 It is stated that the Obregonists have lost a hundred men in an The latest development to be required for the service of foreign Investigations go to show that lying this morning when the cents on the new, absorbing unsuccessful sally against the revolutionaries at San Marcos. The recorded, which I learned from debts charged on the Customs the men ware surprised whilst tragedy took place.
$199.972 and carrying forward Federal troops report that the rebel forces attacking Itaila Hermosa. an official source, is that, on the revenues of the whole of China.gambling, and a curious circum-i
Deceased was a man of some $29,749.79. It, is perhaps un-lost heavily in the most sanguinary fighting of the present revolution. expiry of the fortnight's notice, a That is a right conceded to stance in connection with the 55 or 56 years of age, and hadjnecessary to point out that the 40
New Orleans, December 19. fresh Note has been served on Sir every other Government: it most affair is that two Chinese con spent many years on the China cents on the new shares is the The Maxican Consul General says the rebels yesterday took Francis Aglen, the Inspector be conceded to my Government stables, who were supposed to Coast.
He
well-known proportion due them from the lover Merida, the capital of Yucatan. General of Customs at Peking if only, because those revenues have been on duty on the neigh amongst the shipping community date upon which the instalments This communication has been belong to us by every right bouring beat. have not reported in the East. He had a cheery on these shares were paid. handed the local Commissioner known to God and man As if themselves
sees disposition and appeared sabave reviewing the dividend it has tol of Customs. I am informed that there is any question of bombard-evident that they had something plenty of friends, especists at the be borne in mind that the capital the Note orders the Inspector [ing Canton!
to do with the matter and have Victoris Recreation Club, at the of the Company has been doublad not seen it to turn up.
sports of which institution helsince we last met. occasionally assisted as an offi
Our business, I am glad to say, cial It is understood, however, continues to grow steadily, and that during the last few days,
General to keep apart the revenues collected in Kwangtang and, after providing for Kwang tung's share in the funds neces sary for the service of foreign obligations charged on the Cus toms, to hold the balance and pay the same over according to the orders of the Awangung Govern-
ment. It is added that if this order is not complied with, the Canton Government will proceed
to appoint ils cwn officials.
TIME.
WILX
custoins revenues
LABOUR TO SUPPORT DR. SUN.
A question of some importance.
1: since,
months.
$22.99
In
at the moment is the part which SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE. Captain Newby has not been in though I cannot hold out the
Labour is likely to play in the matter in the event of the dis- pute not being speedily settled.
As already reported, there has SUCCESSFUL WHIST DRIVE
been
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mass
meeting of
the best of health, which may in hope that the increase in the some way account for his sudden current twelve months will be as harge as in the period under end..
It is understood that Captain this meeting is held next year review, I am confident that when Newby leaves a widow and
the shareholders will have labourers, and there are now! Another highly successful children at Home. to whom we whispers of possible strike of whist drive was held at the offer our sympathy in their ad cause for complaint. all Chinese aboard foreign ships, Seamen's Institute last egening bereavement. whether merchantmen or naval So many more people than The funeral take place this attention of local shareholders to vessels. However, Mr. Luk King-expected arrived to participate afternoon. for informs me that the labour in the games that tables had to leaders came to see him the be arranged in the Manager's other day and be advised them private room, in the Officers
"not to do anything unreason-Biliard Room and on the Brst JAPAN'S RESTORATION abin."
floor landing, At the conclusion.
BUDGET.
SEIYUKAI FORCE BIG REDUCTION.
It is unnecessary to draw the
the rapid development of Kow- loon, but non-residents interested
THE CAMPAIGN IN MEXICO.
SANGUINARY FIGHTING REPORTED.
BIG U. S. WATERWAY SCHEME,
Washington, December 19. The Senate has passed a resolution authorising joint com- mittee of the two Houses to investigate the feasibility of establish- ing a channel from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, via the Mississippi.
HENRY FORD AND THE PRESIDENCY.
Detroit, December 19. Mr. Henry Ford has declared that, like the great majority of would never consider running as American people, he felt the country safe with Mr. Coolidge and be a Presidential candidate against Mr. Coolidge on any ticket.
HIGHER ATLANTIC FREIGHTS COMING.
New York, December 14. Steamship lines here confirm the report that freight rates from in our Company will doubtless be Morth Atlantic ports on this side to the United Kingdom will be glad to team that this develop advanced 20 to 25 per cent. about the beginning of next March. ment is likely to continue for a Kood many years to come.
BRITISH GOLFERS' TOUR.
New York, December 19, The British golfers Havers and Ockenden have arrived on a
The future calls for light and power bave our constant attention and full provision has and will continue to be made for four months' tour. all demands that are likely to bej made upon us.
(Reater's Service.)
OFFICIALS SARCASTIC,
Various officials of the Govern- ment with whom. I conversed this morning wara inulined t sarcastic at the assembly of so many foreign bien-of-war on the
After a lengthy search of the Kowloon residents and others According to Ma Luk King-fig, the Assistant Commi cits this morning. I was succesful were taken to their respective Mission oner for Foreign Affairs (who eating Tse-Yine pak at a destinations by the will be remembered for the puntea house. He informed me that launch "Dayspring". M: G. T. he played in the settlement of the 250 Guilds under his control May again gave valuable help as the hig Hongkong wamen were unanimous in their resolve M.C., assisted by Mr A.T. Boteler. rike), the oupation of the support the Government on The winners of the various prizes
Tokyo, December 20. The Seiyukai majority party
Mr. A. A. Botelho seconded) Customs House by Dr. Sup this question of the Customs sur were:-
unt contemnitate plus. He added that, consequen?
bas introduced a Bill reducing and the report and accounts were officials in
Ladies.-1st, Mrs. May, 176 the Restoration Budget by one adopted.
GREEK KING REFUSES TO ABDICATE, Such a step. he said, word on this decision, a
meeting ofend, Mrs White (174): 3rd, Mrs hundred and forty million yea. foolish. This made the foreign delegates from the various Cuilds Burden. 1721 Hidden Number, which the Premier this afternoon Farrant, seconded by Mr. F. J. On the proposition of Mr. F.
Athens. December 19. was held yesterday to consider on Miss Hill (143) Booby, Mrs announced the Government will Tavares, the Hon. Sie Faul Chater on the Greek topedo boat Daphne, accompanied by a marshal of the Their Greak Majesties have sailed from Piraeus for Constanza. what lines the support should bel But br
Castledene (1391. given. Certain facilities for the alluded to the possibility of the
accept "in view of the urgent Messrs. A. H. Compton, G. W court, an aide de camp, and guard of honour of twelve bluejackets, Government setting up its rown exchange of views and the Gentlemen.-1st, Mr. Green- nature of the restoration pro- Barton, C. A. da Rota and Mr. The King resolutely declined to sign a decree of abdication.
establishment of a foreign corres-wood, (186): 2nd. Mr Linsey (151);gramme and in order that there Lea Hyson were re-elected mem
Athens, December 19. Customs Station,
First and foremost, the Cantonpondence department were, 3rd, Mr Bilton (180); Hidden may be no delay in proceeding bers of the Consulting Committee. The Government has informed the Diplomatic Missions that
learn, organised as a preliminary Number. Mr. Hyne, (155): Booby, with the work."
On the proposition of Mr. Tse their Majesties' departure for Rumania is temporary. Customs surplus question a pre-step. Labour, according to Tse Mr. McGarry (138)
Earlier in the day well-inform- Tsan-tai, seconded by Mr. J. Condouriotis has been appointed Regent. ed quarters predicted a dis-Toppin, Messrs. Linstead and solution owing to Seiyukai's de: Davis and Messrs. Lowe, Bing- monstration of power in forcing ham and Matthews
naval precaution-, in his up.nion, totally unnecessary.
Goverment
considers
this
conclusions
from, the
B.A
TO-DAY..
were re
17 internal matter, and by the Ying-pak, intends to take an in- The dext Institute whist drive tone of its official communication Portant part in the dispute, even will take place on January 9th. it has placed the Inspector Gener-xoing so far as to attempt to
a heavy reduction of the Govern elected auditors at a remunera- al and the local Commissioner innegotiate with the Powers without
men: fgures, but it is now tion of $400 each. the position of its own servants, consulting the Canton Govern- charging that they must obey in ment. Tse Ying-pak says the
expected the Restoration Budget reply will pass
amended. The structions in regard to the dis guilds will move in the matter if posal of the surplus revernes. Satisfaction is not obtained as the of the Diplomatic Body, especial- Diet is now debating it.-Reuter. Insisting that the question is not result of the further ten days from the reported admission that the Powers were not in- one of foreign concern, much is grace which bas now been being made of the fact that decided upon by the Governinent.terested in the question of the
surplus, which was entirely an ANOTHER SNATCHER. America is represented by a TALK OF MEDIATION. issue between the Peking and larger number of warships than This labour leader was at con-
Cantor Governments. He de any otter Power. Tse Ying-pak siderable pains to impress on me duced from this that in the final the well-known Labour leader, is
that the guilds were shocked at the intervention of
acting resort the Powers would hold America, and he has already dentiraly on their own initiatite the surplus until such time as livered one public oration and is and that what they had so far an agreement is reached between prepared for further activities. done was not the result of intar North and South.
addressed to the
All the
STUDENTS & WORKERS TO MEET.
MAJOR WILLSON AIDS
JAPANESE LADY.
Closing Exchange 26. 3. 15/16. Barometer 2 p.m. 29.98 Temperature 2 p.m. 71 Humidity 2 p.m 70 Lighting Up-Time 5.43 p.m.
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NEWS IN THE ADS.
CHESTER CONCESSION ANNULLED.
Generat
Constantinople, December 19. A message from Angora says the Commissar of Works has notified Mr. Clayton Kennedy's agent of the annulment of the Chester concession made last April.
DEATH OF DR. J. H. JOWETT
London. December 19. The death has occurred of Dr. J. H. Jowett, K.A, D.D., the famous preacher, who bad been Minister of Westminster Chape since 1918. He was born in 1864.
PENSION FOR MADAME CURIE.
Paris, December 19, The Madame Curie Pension Bill, granting & State pansion to the discoverer of radium, has been unanimously passed by the Chamber.
Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Magistracy this morning, a course with the Government, In remarks
Chinese was charged with snatch. ing a silver mesh handbag from a people of America, he appeals to which has its own plans for deck
Japanese lady, when she W83 their sense of liberty and asks in with the situation.
walking up Battery Path after their intervention so that the same, considering that he is not rights of a sister Republic my wonderfully informed regarding source stating that after receiving
a Government official, Tao WES News reaches us from another dark yesterday evening.
CONSCRIPTION SCHEME IN AFGHANISTAN. Major C. Willson, of the Magi- The Fancy Dress Ball in aid of be safeguarded.
Peshawar, December 19. thy latest political developments, the reply from the Diplomatic stracy, happened to be in the the Ministaring Children's Leagus :- and was able to inform me of the Corps, Dr. Sun invited Tse Ying- vicinity at the time, and sided in takes placa at the City Hall to The Afghan Government has launched a new compulsory re% Dr. Sun Yat-sen has also ad- serving of the Note on the Inspec-pak and Fung Kwok-po, & mem- the arrest of the accused. “
night
cruftment scheme, whereby one man in every sight will be con- dreaseda message "To my friends, tor General and also of the couber of the new Educational Bo- The case was adjourned for a The Italian Grand Opera Comscribed for the army. the American people," in which ciliatory tone of the reply of the city, to his head quarters at the while to enable a Japanese inter-pany are playing "Lucia de Lam- he says that "In this twelfth year Diplomatic Body to Dr. Sun's Cement Works sad authorised preter to be obtained.
mermoor" at the Thestre Royal of our struggle for liberty, comes demand. He also
spoke of them to couvane's general meqi.. Major Willson gave evidence, to-night. not a Lafayette but an American the possibility of the Japanese ing of labourers and students and eventually the sccused was. There will be & Children's Fancy admiral, with more ships of war Ambassador., (in Peking act for Sunday next so that joint convicted and sentenced to two Dance at the Helens May Insti-
ny other nation in our in cas,
mediator. He ormation inscrit be
Ko te month hard labour and twelve futes to-mor
DR. SUN'S RHETORIC.
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