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The
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDESE 1082
No. 27,071
DAD WTZA-EXF THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1927. BETAIT SINGL
FOOCHOW MISSION OUTRAGES NO NEW TROOPS. KUOMINTANG PARTY
HARRIED REFUGEES TELL GRAPHIC STORIES.
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
Graphle stories of the recent outrages against Catholic Missions. at Foochow are told on the arrival here of a large batch of refugees by the s.s. Halching which came into port yesterday afternoon.
It appears that boy and girl students figured prominently In the trouble. The day before the looting of the Convent, some girl students asked to be shown over the place and it is believed that they were largely instrumental in stirring up the subsequent anti- "Christian feeling.
The agitators spread fantastic stories regarding the deaths of a number of babics in the Convent and it was by this means that the mob was aroused to commit excesses which led to the hurried evacuation of the mission properties.
Much trouble was experienced when the 8.8, Hatching reached Amoy and here Father Benedict had to be left behind as a hostage.
Hapless victims of a blind and templating entering their Convent unreasoning hatred, their lives at Ma Mei, and these Sisters joined placed in jeopardy through events the other refugees already aboard which were as unexpected as they the Huiching. were swift in the happening, a large The present troubles as disclosed number of Catholic and, Protestant by the missionaries to a Telegraph missionaries camp down to Hong-representative yesterday, are far kong from Foochow and Amoy yes- from baing abated at Foochow, terday, aboard the Douglas steamer whilst at Amoy they threaten, to at Haichiig. They were, met on ar-tain like dimensions. At Poochow, rival at the Douglas wharf by the the Y.M.C.A. building, which is French Consul and Madame purely Chinese property, was wreck Dafaure de la Prade and by Pathofed, as also were two Protestant Noval, Procurator of the Spanish Churches. Mission to China, who welcomed the reftrees and took charge of m rangements for their stay in the, Colony'.
Sisters and Fathers there were amongst these Christian workera und for some of them at any rate, the enforced departure from the
NARROW
ESCAPE.
A number of American Protest- ant missionaries narrowly escaped personal violence. In particular, Father J. M. Barrett. (one of the American Fathers who arrived in Hongkong yesterday), mentioned
BUT BRITAIN TAKES PRECAUTIONS.
CHINA CRISIS LATEST,
RIVALS.
MANY NEW ORGANISATIONS
FORMED.
ANTI-BOLSHEVIK MOVES. According to Chinese reports, the recente into pro-
To-day's news from London re- garding the China criais em- phasises that no new troops are since
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London, Jan. 19,
A remarkable advanco" In out-
FIGHTING IN CHEKIANG,
ARRIVES WITH BIG LIST. Peking, Jan. 20. Many of the vernacular.news-
The British freighter Royal Star papers confirm the report that Gen. arrived in the Singapore reads on marine cable transmission was de- at present being sent to the Farminence of the Kuomintang Farty, Marshal Wu Pei-fu and entered and with a heavy list to starboard, \ sentatives of the Press, at the Wel Yaan has rebelled against Thursday last, down by the head monstrated bafore London repre
East and that the transport ar-
sure.
rangements mentioned yesterday number of new political organ are merely a précautionary mea-sations are springing up in South China "copying" more or less the name and organisation of the Kuo- mintang but quite antagonistic, thereto in policy.
There have been stirring scenes at Chatham on a big contingent of Royal Marines leaving for Ports-, mouth on route to China.
There is no news from the Yangtsze zone to-day where It Is presumed that conditions quiet.
are
* NO TROOPS OR TANKS.
"ONLY PRECAUTIONARY TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS.
"
into negotiations with the South,
Gon, Wei Yi-san's fortes are near Yenchong, and the loyal Wi Pei-fu troops are preparing to al tack them.
having struck a reef in the outer Eastern Offices this afternoon. strait an hour previously.
One of the recent outstanding The Royal Star, which is owned developments has been what is by the Blue Star Lino and is of known as
the "loaded cable," 4,890 tons net; was passing whereby the capacity of the lines through from Shanghai to London, new invention which was demons-
has been increased sixfold. when she struck a shoal patch to trated to-day is known as According to Chinese reports, the north of the Beranti Beacon, "regenerator" which practically
ensures automatic General Wei was entrusted by Mar- between. St. John's and the Dutch
working throughout. It enables several
Owing to this development in Honan, Marahal Chang Tso-lin, who intended to go to Mukden to- day has postponed his departure from Poking.---Reuter,
Tho
4.
General Tang Chi-yao, the Yun- Dan Tuchun, against whom the Canton Government la sending an expedition, recently organised a political party of his own called! the Min Chi Tang or the "Demo-shal Wu to carry out operations in Islands, at about nine o'clock in sections of cables to be worked cratic Party," and according to his the southern part of Honan, es-the morning, and immediately put simultaneously over long dis plans the party is to set up a pecially at Sunyang, but he is said into Singapore, for assistance, tances, thus dispensing with the" real democrntle Government in to have recently made a telegraphir China, after clearing the country report to Marshal Wu to the effect that owing to transportation dif- of "Bolshevist ovila."
General Hau Shic-ching, a Can-ficulties, it was not likely that suc tonese Kuomintang leader who coss could be attained against the
Southerners and he thought it signs of water in the holda. The attending to the proper workings
London, Jan.. With reference to a newspaper statement that the Government has decided to dispatch a number of tanks and more aeroplanes to China,
was Civil Governor of Kwangtung Beuter learns officially that no or-' ders have been given for the dis- and Minister of Interior in Dr. patch of troops or tanks, and, Sun Yat-sen's Government at Can- moreover, that the transport ar- ton,, has, just issued a manifesto rangements mentioned earlier are announcing his assumption of only precautionary measure in ofce as President of the Kung move Min Tang or the Party of Public the event of a decision to
Citizens. In an issued statement, troops...
The Air-Ministry has informed the new Party president de Reuter, that it is unable to make a nounces the employment of mil statement regarding aeroplanos attary forces to settle internal dis- He deplores the present present. It is noteworthy that the putes. above does not refer to Marines. chaotic condition of the country and opposes the present Northern Expedition by the Kuomintang
Rokter.
MARINES LEAVING..
DEPARTURE SCENES AT CHATHAM,.
London, Jan. 19.
The Chatham and Plymouth con-
Ameriian lady missionary, who, strong, have left for Portsmouth to despite, her age, was exposed to an embark for China.
Army.
would be wise to lay down his arins.
WU DISHEARTËNED.
The master, Captain J. MacLeod, reports that Nps. 2 and 3 tanks are
holed, but so far there were
cargo consists of 7,000 tons frozen
eggs and 1,500 tons frozen mutton.
of
of
time lost in re-transmission, and leading to a great increase In speed. The telegraph clerk, no instead of handling a perforated
tape, merely has the duty of: of the instrument, and the message is then recorded on à tape at the other end which is a counterpart tape is passed through a printing of the original in London, The machine and affixed to the well- known form and ready for de- livery. Tests between London and Capetown, a distance of 8,500 milcs, showed that less than one miaute was occupied in the whole'
The exact extent of the damage
It is stated that Marshal Wa is much disheartened at this new de- faction and that he has called an will not be known until the ship urgent meeting of his commanders has been examined at Keppel to keep a sharp eye on General Hurbour. Wei's movements..
Coincident with the report of General Wei's defection comes a Kuomintang announcement, that he has been appointed by the Nation alist Government ns Commander of the 30th Army Corps.
THE SURTAXES.
- HUGE SHANGHAI YIELD
EXPECTED.
Shanghai, Jan. 20.
is estimated that the surtax
General Wei formerly commanded a large number of Fengtion troops under Marshal Chang Teo-lin and it is stated that at the time of General Kuo Sung-lin's revolt in the movement, but aubsequently latter was at variance with Chang: Marshal
process,
CHAIN OF SYNCHRONISED MOTORS.
The new Invention is being appli- ed for the present on the lines between London and Alexandria. and London and Capetown, and is rendered possible by the introduc tion of instruments at the interme
scene of their activities meant the the case of Miss Scraft, an aged tingents of Marines, each 300 ming; and the Chung Woh Tong; against Marshal Chang he joined at Shanghai alone, will bring in diate and terminal stations, which
severing of old ties.
WITHOUT ROPE."
A number of other political parties has also been organised. These includes the Chl Kung Tong, of General Chan Kwing
of Mr. Yew Lik, an early Kuomin tang leader, who was said to have
of the Kuomintang. death-bed, to succeed him as head
Reuter.
Sun
attack from the mob, being severely. The streets of Chatham were been mentioned by Dr. Sun, on his joined up with Wu Pei-fu when the about a million taels monthly to reform distorted signals and pasa ̈ of danger, having obtained adequate the Marines, passed through the man-handled, but luckily, is now out lined with thousands of people, as
protection. It was stated that mis- centre of the town, headed by a sionaries and other foreigners band. Hundreds of unemployed going through the streets of Foo- chow had their clothing almost torn from their backs, so ugly was the temper of the crowds.
ANTI-CHRISTIAN WAVE,
Others of the band arrived at Foochow from America only a fort- night before the mob's attack on the Dominican Mission, and to these the days of tumult and anti-foreign hatred just passed through called for the utmost fortitude. "Desolate are the pinces of worship-Catholic and Protestant alike-they have left behind them in Foochow, and the The Dominican Fathers have term "without hope," to use the played a big part in the spread of exact words of a telegram received Christianity in China, and it is on their way down, describes the noteworthy that the first Chinese despairing position at the moment. Bishop "created was a native of The Mission of the Dominican Fukion, whilst the est Domini Society at Foochow is an age-long can shed his blood on an exeen institution, founded hundreds of ten stone which is still to be seen
ngo not long after the placed as
years
a corner stone in a
rushed out of the Labour Exchange and cheered, while women and girls threw kisses. The Marines were in the highest spirits, singing as the train left-Reuler.
BIG PORTSMOUTH DRAFT.
JURY SERVICE.
PLEA FOR EXEMPTION
REFUSED.
*BANDIT RAID,
BIG ATTACK ON VILLAGE.
them on practically perfect Into; Chuan-fangthe next section, or, in the case of the terminal, Into the perfora- PROCESS IN CHEXIANG.
tor. The essence" of the new in- Regarding military operations on
vention is that the motor which the Cheklang front, it is reported
drives the transmitter in Londim that General Mang Chao-yuet, one
is run in synchronism with" all the of Sun Chuan-fang's subordinates,
other motors along the chain In continues to register victories
the case of the Cape route, this against the pro-Kuomintang troops."
necessitates thirteen" motora, It is stated that after the capture
Detailed reports of a big robbery which are synchronised by using of Ningpo, General Mang turned his
signals sent by the transmitter at attention to south-west Chekiang, in Ming King Heung, a village the sending end to control the upper reaches of the near Canton city, arð to hand. motors of the instruments at the along the Taintang River, and that Lankai, It appears that on the morning intermediate and terminal stations. Thus is avoided the accumulation about 130 miles south of Tunglo, as well as other strategic points, of the 16th inst., a force of over of distortion, which sometimes ro have fallen into his hands,.
100 armed bandits belonging to sulted under the previous system General Mang, having arrived at the well-known gang Kwal-yan-cho under which the motors of the Lankai, is reported to be directing
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES.
London, Jan. 19.
M. Marcel Taquet, the cashier At Portamouth local football of the Banque Franco-Chinois, ap- circles are consternated owing to plied for exemption when he was the imminent departure of 1,000 called to serve upon the jury at Marines for China, as the Marines' the Criminal Sessions this morn- teams are in three semi-finals, being. sides having fixture in the Hamp- Sir Henry Gollan said that if he Spanish occupation, of the Philip chapel within the walled city or shire Senior League. Only three of exempted the applicant, some three attacks against the Southern-broke into the village and began instruments were locally governed.
regular footballers will be left. other gentleman would have to be ters of the same Order, had ut according to Father Garcia will be the largest sent from East called. He was afraid M. Tagueters,. these being made towards Ku- an attack on the headquarters of would have to discharge his duty. chow, about a hundred miles south the Village Volunteer Corps. existed as far back as the time Rector of the Spanish Dominican Bey Barracks exceeding by two or The 'application had been beforn west of Lankai, where the Southern/ The bandits, however, had very When Pronch workmen were com-Seminary at Foothow, the present three hundred the men sent to de-him twice already,, he had given troops are known to be stationed little difficulty in conquering their attention was devoted to the
pine Islands; and the Orphanage | Poochow Persecutions have in the and Girls' School founded by Sis-past days been offen experienced,
It is noteworthy that the draft
the Great War.-Beuter.
missioned to build the Foochow outbreak of anti-Christian feeling fend Antwerp at the beginning of it careful consideration and had Arsenal, and when a school was in Pukien is the biggest ever necessary for the children of these known.
foreigners. Both these Institutions In an interview with a Telegraph are now devastated, the buildings reporter this morning, after a re- being wrecked and looted of all counting missionary workin valuable and sacred objects.
BISHOP'S PLIGHT.
man
elsa
come to the conclusion that it was Impossible to discharge a from duty which someone would be asked to do.
MUZZLE PROBLEM.
DOG'S NOSE TOO SMALL..
in considerable numbers.
At to-day's inspection, special
opponents for they were better installation of the new system "possessing several between London and Capetown. It is further reported that Gon-equipped,
messages were erzi Chow Yam-yan, the former machine-guns, and the Volunteers Congratulatory
were disarmed after a brief ex-exchanged between Sir John Denf Tupan of Fukien, has effected a
sou Pander, Chairman of tho junction with General Mang's change of shots.
Then the gang began to ransack Eastern and Associated Com forces, and that he is leading his
the village. The residence of Mr.panies, and Mr. Lenton, Post- troops towards Kuchow...
Chan Shlu-yan; the Commissioner master General of the Union.“ of Civil Administration of the Sir John Pender, in expressing General, Yip Ting, who was re- Provincial Government, was badly his appreciation of the cordial, cently promoted, for distinguished damaged. The bandits remained relations which had always existed services in the field; to be Vice in the villago for several hours between Eastern and the Union large Governments emphasised Eastern's General Officer Commanding the Then they led with 26th Division, now incorporated in quantity of booty including over recognition of Its responsibilities to the commercial community and In view of the prevalence of the desirability of placing the
CANTON GENERAL ON OUTLOOK..
JAPAN'S ATTITUDE. WELCOMED IN LONDON,
London, Jan. 19. Fukien and speaking of the The statements of Japan'a at- various educational and religious titude towards the Chinese situation Institutions that had grown out which were made in the Diet by the Within the short space" of twelve of" these activities; Father Garcia Prime Minister and the Foreign hours, on Friday last, the life-long traced the commercement of Secretary, are welcomed here. work of a devoted body of foreign-the present troubles to the coming Both statesmen emphasised that, era was entirely destroyed; the of the Cantonese into Fukich pro- while adhering to the policy of ab- Father's and Sisters driven out of vince under their leader, General solute non-interference in the inter-Chatham Road, Howloon, was fin- the 4th Armys, has returned at 30 ris
Mr. A. Hargreaves, of No. 7, their Homes, and their charges dia- Ho Ng-king. For some time, Gen- nai administration of China,, persed and kidnapped; their leader, eral Ho had great difficulty in the Japanese Government would al cd. $6 by Mr. T..W. Ainsworth, at Canton from the front on a special Bishop Aguirre, forced to take re identifying who were his own men ways exerciso its best cure for the Kowloon Magistracy this mission. In an interview, General banditry in the province, General Motherland in communication with fuge abourd & forelga warship and who were merely hangers-on, the protection of the rights and in-morning, for allowing his dog Yip eald that on account of the Li Chal-sum is anxious to have the Empire by a continuous secret all this because "Red" influences looking for suitable opportunities torests of Japan and hor nationals abroad without a leach or muzzle severe weather prevailing on the the strength of his newly-formed and reliable communication, of had been at work, boisoning the to loot and destroy. At a general In the neighbouring Republic. The dog was stated to have had battle fronts, it is quite impractic Provincial Guarda quickly increas- which the Introduction of this ed so that the new forces can be latest development, the invention minds of the students and the review, held soon after his entry on British Wireless. masses, and transforming them into the 18th November, armlets with
sent to the different districts to of our own staff, was still further carry out the work of bandit sup- proof."
a frenzied, insensato mob, intent on the letters "A1" were issued to the nothing else but creating violence troops as identification marks. and destruction.
AMOY ATTACKED.
THE CONVERSATIONS.
LATEST CHINESE REPORTS.
n muzzle hanging round his neck. able to carry on warfare on any ex- The defendant sald the dog was tensive scale. Naturally there were a very peculiar. animal and had a many losses which had to be made
pression. General Li has therefore Mr. Lenton, replied congratulat small poae.
He had already good.
He said "My mission is a con- despatched a large number officers ing Eastern on the successful in- bought Bevota) muzzles for it, but the animal always seemed to work fidentini one, but you can easily to the different parts of the troduction of the new system, aurmise that it is in connection with provinces to recrut now troope. "which reduces transmission time it of its nogo.
the future operations of, the Na- He is also making arrangementa over a cable to the absolute tionalist Army, which will again with Mr. T. V. Soong, the Finance minimum.
BRITAIN'S UNEMPLOYED,
be renewed as soon as the weather Minister, for converting the Pre- moderates. Then will come the real ventive Corps
test of strength between Chang Guarda." Tao-lin and the Nationalists. As
into Provincial
EXTENDING TO FAR EAST.
The two messages together totalled 370 words and the time occupied in their completo dis
Days of peace followed, and consequently it was with something Chinese reports from Shanghat akin to shock that the Fathers state that Sir Miles Lampson has Such is the atory brought back learnt of the growth of anti-Christ- been instructed that in his conver- by the refugees, an account of ian" feeling in the province. Pre-sations with Mr. Eugene Chen he whose experiences is given below, vious to this there had been military must press for the return of the Even after their flight from Foo-movements, accompanied by a shuf- Concessions at Hankow and Kiu- chow, this insensate persecution fling of official" posts, and soon klang, but that some of Mr. Chen's followed. the refugees down, to It was evident that all these were demands, which appear reasonable,
to who will be the victors, I have no preparing Amoy, so that when the Halching by way of
for may be acceded to, situation which
hesitation in saying that, without extent of sacrifice which the Kuoposal, including the printing and It is reported from the same bécame ..put in at that port, those on board the
foreign intervention, success will mintang people are prepared to delivery of the message in Capo wore again alarmed to find the same crystallised on Christmas Day. sources that in the present nego-
don, Jan. the London, Jan. 19. anti-Christian demonstrations dup-Appeals to General Ho were tiations, Mr. Eugene Chen has no
The latest weekly return regard over our armies have passed oral Yip Ting, the Divisions of the reply in London, was just Heated there, Happily, previous ineffective to save the Catholic nuthority to bind the Nationalist warning was wired from Foochow buildings from military occupation Government, but that he has to Ing unctoployed, shows a decrease the people are with us, and all are under Generala Eu Chien, Chien To ten minutes, gerek ka
refer matters to other members of of 68,889, the total boing 1,132,000, against the Northern militarists. Kun and Chan Chai-tong have been Following on this formal in- arging the Dominican Sisters at and from the approaching storm.
(Continued On Page 12.)
the Government Amoy to floe, as students were con-
This fa 210,597 more than a year But the ultimate success of the com- places under orders for active serauguration of the new system, an (Continued on Page 18). ngo-British Wireless.
paign will greatly depend upon the vice.
(Continued on Page 9),
BIG DROP IN A WEEK.