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THE NORTHERN
SITUATION.
REFUSAL TO
AT THE
YEN CABINET.
Poking, May 22. Marshal Wu Poi-fu recently wired to Marshal Chang Tso-lin asking him to assist to maintala Yen's Cabinet.
he
MONDAY, MAY 24, 1926.
CATHOLIC YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.
CORRESPONDENCE.
TRAFFIC CONTROL.
To the Editor, Hongkong
Telegraph.]
maelstrom of typhoon road hogs that are continually whirling around him, he is more or loss an automa ton that is victimised into acting. in order to protect his own fe
of Surely a greater measure. authority should be accorded to m man so placed oven though maybe a moro Chinese lokong.-
'BRITISH TRADE.
CORRECTED APRIL IMPORTS.
London, May 22
It was officially announced to-
YESTERDAY'S OPENING CEREMONY AND DEDICATION.
There was a large gathering of
It may ho of interest to know that lay that the imports for April 6, young Chinese at the Catholic
I am myself a motorist who has were £102,492 and nob $100,718, as
jcabled on May 12-Reuter. Mission in Caine Rond, yesterday
Sir I have a few suggentious to ofton exceeded the speed limit un- afternoon when the new premises bring forward for the considerationder the very nose of a lukong for the of the Chinese Catholic Young of the traffic officials of this Colony, renson that I know I am not likely sure all Kowloonites would rain to be held up And I may add benedictions on the Police Depart Chung Tec-lin replied that Men's Society were formally and I would thank you to allow ma
that I am not the only effendor. ment, rather than curses on the and Wu Pei-fu must avoid all opened by the Rev. Father Ban- to do so through the medium of
However, in the interest of the unwanted extra two passengers. elio, the founder of the institu- your esteemed paper.
Another point that is worth misunderstandings. Therefore he
tion.
I would first of all like to know majority and I hope the more must state his "position with the
Following the opening cere- whether it is customary to teach sober element of our citizens of consideration concorus rickshaw greatest franknoss. He does not
mony Father Banchio waveiled the Chinese constablo dulong) the this Colony, it would seem to be pullera. In Shanghai, and por- traffic regulations and rules; since about time that a "Safety First" haps other places along the coast' oppose the Yen Cabinet, but bas relief of St. John, the evenge ospito my long residence in this campaign should b started, and it is invariably the custom and be "safety. Brst" regulation for riek- cannot support, it.
1st, and then blessed the new pre-Colony I have never yet heard of a in this respect it ould not Chang Tso-lin suggests that hemises. During the mass at the trame offence case being brought amies to suggest that perhaps the shaw pullers to put out their hand Wu Pei-fu and other military Cathedral in the njorsing a banner, ap by a lakong,
Police Frame Department could in order to signify their intention stop or to turn. Surely, leaders and the most prominent which together with the bas relief May I nggost that it should be head the movement by contribut- either ervilians, should hold a conference were presented to the Society by compulsory that our Chinese lukongsing a more efficient lukong for rickshaw pullers in Hongkong and Kowloon can be taught to do the i Peking to discuss the situation the Rev. Banchie, was dedicated be given a full course of instruction point, duty.
My next concern is in regard to same, and I am quite sure any fully.
by Mgr. H. Valtorta, Vicar Apos- in the rules and regulations of
our Boneshakers de luxe that are method of instruction would not tolic of Hongkong.
traffic management before being put
more politely named as "Kowloon involve much trouble. The president, Mr. Teo Chak-on to point duty,
These vehicles in roy' It is reported that 300 Parila-
In conclusion, I would like to mentarians are now on their way wan, welcomed the nests and in Whilst not trying in any way to buses." to Peking from Hankow, having thanking Father Banchio for off depreciate their abilities one can opinion are allowed to seat too bring to the notice of those con not help but regret that the average many passengers. At present the rerned that the Kowloon Wharf been given $400 for travelling cinting and also for presenting Chinese bobby in this Colony ap limit capacity, is 14 passengers of the Star Ferry Co., is still the Society with the gifts, outlined pears to bave either no sense ot distributed over three rows of without signals of any descrip- expenses" by Wu Pol-fu.
seats. I would suggest it would tlon. The importance of making This coincidies with reports the objects of the Society and speel or no authority to
be preferable from the point of it convenient for would be Lassen- from other sources to the effect gave a brief history of its acitivi- the law in this respect. To ensun!
view of the passengers' comfort augers does not I think require to that Wu Pei-l is no longer heels ties, since its inauguration in observer it would seem that his
well as for the sake of "safely be emphasized, and I sincerely. anle interest in life in to stick out a ing the Parliamentarians' clan November, 1923.. our for the restoration of To The Right "Rev. Valtorta then "fairy" wand that bespeaks first" that each bus has a limit trust the Kowloon Residents As- addressed the assembly. He certain amount of authority which capacity of 12 seats only. If this sociation will take up this matter Kun and the Constitution, realis
by the Traffic Department, I am Youre etc., ing that this is not likely to be a spoke of the lack of perseverance eric with it no option of dispute, suggestion should be considered at their earliest opportunity
and pluck in furthering the in- serious obstacle to political set-terests of any object, noticeable tlement.
in people of Hongkong. He said Chang Tsung-chang and
that after commencing.on any pro- Shou-chen are expected to leaveject they were apt to lose all en'. for, Peking from Shantung in athusiasm, but he hoped that the few days.
Young Men's Society would prove an exception to that failing..
M. P.'s For Peking.
Pi
Kuominchun in Shansi. Telegrans reaching Peking in- dicate that there has been serious aghting during the past few days between the Shansi troops and the Kuominchun who on Tuesday be gan to penetrate Shansi from six directions.
common
Their Motto. Referring to the motto of the Society, the initials of which were engraved
on the banner And which was Prayer, Action and Sacrifice, Rev. Father Valtorta appealed to the members to co- operate in the work of the institu-
The telegrams state that the Kuominchun, whose casualties are heavier than those of the tion. Shansis, are evidently determined
Father Valtorta:"promised to
to smash their way through Shan-give his support for the interests
si..
The fighting which was proceeding yesterday, fu so indecisive.-Reuter
still
far
of the Society and said that all the other Catholic priests would the do likewise, Appealing to members to make some sacrifices for the work of the Society, he said that he hoped to see the pre- sent premises prove too small for the large membership and hoped Its work. would expand. He also appealed to the members to show example to their loss fortunate brothers in educational work and works of charity.
Very Heavy Fighting.
Peking, May 23. Yen Hsi-shan in a circular tele- gram to the allies on May 21 says: The Kueminchun on May 18 at tacked the Shamsiites, at the fol- lowing places, Kutatur (sixty miles "southward of Tienchen), Shuaima- kou, Tehshengkou, Chumakou, The Rev. Father Banchio and Shakukou and Tienchon. The at the Rev. Dawns in short speeches tacks were almost simultaneous. reiterated the Bishop's hopes that, Fighting has since been continu- the activities of the Society would ous and indecisive. The tide of vic-extend. tory is swinging backwards and forwards,
At the conclusion of the core-
Father Banchio was later pre- sented with sets of Chinese clas- On May 21, 30,000 Kuominchun sical books as 'a token of appre .troops attacked Fengehen, andeiation of his services rendered in 20,000 Chaikoupao. These are connection with the Society. evidently mais attacks. The Kuo- minchun at other points are mony the following telegram was despatclied to the Pope above the estimated to total 80,000...
The attack on Fengchen was signature of Edward Tso, the pre- most severe, but the Shansiites are sident: First Gathering, Hong- fighting woll, and inflicting very kong Chinese Catholic Youth, pre- heavy casualties. I am sending sents filial homage, asks apostolic you these particulars in order to blessing.. show the actual situation we are facing, and trusting you will order
you forces to attack the Kuomin- THE SPANISH FLIERS.
chun at other points so as to re-
lieve the pressure against Shansi (Signed) Yen Hsi-shan. ·
According to Tien Wei-ching's representative at Peking, Tien is Rending
camel a column with
LORIGA'S EFFORT.
Manila, May 22. Captain Loriga, the Spanish
transport from Tienwanshan. via aviator, will leave for Macao on Chiang, to join the allied attack on Wednesday on board the Portu- Nankou. Reuter
guese light cruiser Republica.
BRAZILIAN BONDS,
He says that he will attempt a flight to Manila if his plane can be repaired and time permits.""
Captain Loriga and Gallarzi went to Baguio to-day to pay thei New York, May 22,
réspecta to overnor-General of $36,000,000 Wood. Brazilian bonds, at 62% Two of the Manila streets have was promptly oversubscribed. been named in their honour.- Reuter's American Service.
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