SINGAPORE BOYCOTT.
LAST SATURDAY'S INCIDENTS.
1
Reporting on the unrest In Singapore, the Straits, Timce of Saturday last states:
SPLUCKY RESCUE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
EUROPEAN SAVES CHINESE
WOMAN.
A thrilling rescue.of a young Chinese woman by a European was witnessed on the harbour last A persistent effort by certain evening, when Mr. H. Dreyer, sections of the Chinese in Singa-manager of the Import Department of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Co., pore to cause a boycott of the
Ltd., saved the woman, who had Singapore Traction Company's
attempted suicide. trolley buses and trame was in full force this morning.
The effort started two days ago, and it is stated. that Hylams were responsible. Reports declare that when trolley buses stopped pamph- lets were thrown in, and it is pre- sumed that these were addressed to Chinese passengers directing
them not to use the vehicles.
Cause of Trouble.
The incident occurred just after the 8.15 p.m. "Star" ferryboat had loft Hongkong for Kowloon, the woman being amongst the passen- gers on the lower deck. First in- timation of something nmiss came when a commotion was heard below and passengers began shouting that a woman had jumped overboard. The ferry-boat was stopped, and lifebuoys thrown out, whilst British bluejacket immediately jumped into the water but failed to trace the woman.
A faw minutes later, however, the woman was sighted about forty
It is stated that the boycott is a sequel to the shooting affair at Krota Ayer police station on March 12, and the evidence already given at the inquest. Another suggey- tion is that the fact that the Trac-yards away from the ferry-boat, tion Company has its headquarters at Shanghal has some bearing on the position.
At all events the effort at boy. cott appeared to be successful by this morning. Trolley buses com- ing from Katong, which usually are crowded between the hours of eight and nine, contained few passengers, and Chinese were con spicuously absent. On the other hand the small motor buses, which are nowadays entirely Chinese- owned; were all full, and there seemed to be more of them than It is stated that motor bus ever. fares have been increased.
The extent of the boycott indi- cates that there is organisation behind it, and this being so it should be possible for the au thorities to take action to put a stop to a position which might have more serious consequences.
Stones ThrowTI,
Stones were thrown as a trolley bus at the corner of Smith Street and New Bridge Road last night.
A disorderly crowd of Chinese noticed in a bus a man who was taken to be Chinese, and began throwing stones.
The man aimed at then put on his hat and was seen to be a
whereupon Mr. Dreyer, casting off his jacket, dived overboard and swam to her. A strong tide was running at the time, and as it was dark and the woman was wearing A black coat the work of rescue was by no means easy. However, Mr. Dreyer pluckily persevered and eventually gripped the woman ay she was going underneath nud brought her alongside the ferry- boat.
THE HANDY NAVY.
"KINSHAN" BROUGIIT TO HONGKONG!
The crew of the river steamer Kinshan walked off a few minutes before she was due to sail from Canion yesterday morning and gave no reason whatever for their action.
It appears, from accounts given by the officers, that the crew's in- tention was to leave the ship dis. abled for soms time in Canton, but the prompt action of Captain. B. Thompson soon procured aasis- tance from H.M. ships Tarantula, Moth and Moorhen and the Kin-
only forty minutes behind schedn. shan left the Wharf at 8.40 a.m. ed time. Commander Fitzgerald, S.NO. of the West River, acted. as pilot, whilst a lieutenant from the Hermes, who happened to be in Canton, assisted bluejackets in firing the furnaces.
Many helpers were available and the ship came alongside at 4 p.m. yesterday, when the police, the Harbour Master, and Naval Intelligence Officer went on board for the purpose of making an official report of the affair.
The naval ratings who assisted in bringing the vessel down from Canton were sent back by the Lungshan which sailed at 2 a.m. to-day,
A probable reason for the atti- tude taken up by the crew is that their demand, made sometime ago, for a social room on board the acceded to. ship, had not been Ever sinen the refusal they had appeared to be rather unruly and on Wednesday" last they held a band concert in the after hold
When the woman was taken on board, she was in great distress and Lieut. F. B. Quinn, R.N., who was also a passenger, applied arti- fetal respiration, being assisted by By this several other passengers. time the ferry-boat was returning to Hongkong in order that the woman might be conveyed to-hos-of the vessel. pital as speedily as possible, and just before the wharf was reached the woman was restored to consci-
ousness.
From enquiries made this morn- Ing, it appears that on the trip up river, the crew of the Kinshan asked the Captain's permission to This is not the first occasion on
use the accommodation set aside which a life has been paved in similar circumstances by Mr. Dre for the compradore's staff 28 yer, who, on bringing the wo-meeting place for their branch of man safely ahoard, was warmly the Seamen's Union. The Cat was unable to give the accommoda- congratulated on all hands, whilst tuin is said to have replied that he much admiration was also expresstion asked for anti! the owners had cd at the work of Lient, Quinn.
Harbour Board policeman. The LEAVES TO-MORROW.
stone-throwing then ceased.
It is stated that alleged intimida-
tors were arrested last night,
Endenvour to Stop The Trums.
A Teochow was brought up in the District Court this morning. before Mr. P, A. F. David, charged with attempting to commit a breach of the peace at the junction of Upper Cross Street and New Bridge Road at 9 p.m. yesterday.
The D.P.P. (Mr. N. II. P. Whil- ley) conducted the prosecution,
A detective stated there was a large crowd in that neighbour- bood last night and he saw several youths removing the trolley poles! from the line cables. He also noticed the accused seated nearby urging them to persist in their efforts and saying that if anyone interfered they would be assaulted. Mr. A. H. Dickinson, of the de- tective department, gave evidence of arresting the accused and cf the magnitude of the crowd.
Accused was bound over in two Buretics of $500 each to keep the pence for six months, in defaul six months' simple imprisonment.
The Police View,
The police view is that the situation is due to entirely need- less, panic on the part of the: Chinese public, following the ap- pearance two days ago of anony mous notices in various parts of the town..
There have been no cases of assault or intimidation other than the case of stone-thrawing report
ed above.
STOLEN SAMPAN.
THIEVES SHARE THE BLAME.
but when the men were searched
them.
The Hon. Mr. A. 0. Lang, who leaves the Colony to- morrow after a residence of over 23 years here. (Photo- engraving by S. C. M. Post).
CANTON RADIO.
NEW WIRELESS STATION,
The
wireless Canton new station at the North Parade Ground created by the Ministry of been Communications, having properly installed with wireless machines, will be ready for public service after its formal inaugura- tion which will pake pinee soon, anys the Canton Gazette.
installation
been referred to and their express permission obtained.
The matter apparently ended for the time being, and there was no manifestation of trouble until the Kinshan arrived at Canton, when the whole crew, with the exception of the compradore's staff and the deck-coolies, walked nabore without any notice. From the Canton Bund they later watched the steam- er as it resumed the return trip with naval volunteer hands aboard.
Later.
It is understood that some dozen of the Kinshan's crew, who deserc
ed the vessel at Canton yesterday, returned to Hongkong last night by s.s. Taishan.
Negotiations are proceeding be- tween the oficials of the Hong- kong, Canton and Macao Steam- buat, Company and the Union, and it is understood that a satisfac tory agreement will most likely be reached.
So far as can be ascertalaed, the trouble is confined to s.a. Kinshar, no other bonts on the rua being affected.
STRAITS GOVERNOR,
SURPRISE CAUSED IN CEYLON.
The Colombo correspondent of the Pinang Gazette statca that the announcement of the appoint! ment of Sir Hugh Clifford as Governor and High Commissioner was received with unfeigned gut- prise in Ceylon where Sir Hugh had been for only 18 months.
He has
Among the schemes which ho contemplated is a system of de- marcating government land to peasant proprietors.
The moin
was enunciated his policy in this completed by Carlowitz and Carespect. He also speeded up the a German firm, some time ago question of a Ceylon University.
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1927.
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With his previous experience as The old saying that there is but owing to a part of the Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, Sir honour among thieyes was amply engine having been delayed in. borne out this morning when three shipment from Germany, the oper- Hugh Clifford began well and atlon of the wireless station has won the hearts of the people. He recently made speeches outlining men appeared before Mr. R. E.
been delayed. Lindsell, charged with stealing a
The Ministry appointed two his policy which contained fre small sampan at Shaukiwan.
Interviewed at Nuwara Eliya,
Tall, lizy palms swaying in the fruits and vegetables, many of Sergeant Meadows explained expert engineere, Li Sze-mou and quent references to Mainya.
Tsao Ching-yuen, to make adjust- that the boat was sold for $3,50. ments to the wireless plant and to Sir Hugh Clifford, stated that perfumed purple of the night; them individual to the Islands, they had no money on them, hay-carry out proper tests in com- personally he was sorts to leave entrancing music of the southern help to satisfy your newly found Much that your heart desires ing probably spent it all amorgat municating with all places in the Ceylon as he was intensely in-
East where there are wireless terested in a scheme which he Bons borno to you on the breezes; appetito. stations, by day and night. The hoped would be brought to maturi- myriads of tropical blossome, His Worship asked the defen- engineering experts report that the ty for the establishment on a large Outdoor sports all the var
scale of peasant proprietorship of carefree shouts of native boya you'll find in this island chain of dants why they did such a thing. résults are very satisfactory, as and the first anan replied that, on
mesanges reach not only interior inalienable holdings not suscep- who aloer your outrigger canoo enchantment, an ideal playground behalf of the other two and him- points as Wuhan, Foochow and tible of inheritance in undivided before the racing waves; golf on for the Orient. Stop-over privi- n dozen green coursod; moon. leges are easily obtained and self, he could promise that they Shanghai, but extend to as far as shares. would not do so again.
Considering his twenty years of light swimming; motoring to out- tickets aro, interchangeable on the Philippine Islands, Manila
service in the Malay Peninsula, ofthe-way places; tonnis, deop. sovoral lines. Excellent hotaln His Worship asked the first man and Java.
day, with meals. For details, sk if he were the instigator of the Arrangements have been made ho felt he would be of more use not, fishing; volcanic wonder. from $2.50 to $15.00 (Gold) por
He lands.
your nearest travel agent, and crime, whereupon the other two by the director with the wireless in Malaya, than in Ceylon.
was grateful for the Secretary of replied that they also had a share stations at Vladivostok, Japan and
Hawaii's location in mid-ocean write us for a colored in it. Presaed by Mr. Lindsell, Annam for the receipt and de- State's allowing him the option of
the now post.
and its unfailing trade-winds in- trated booklet and "Tourfax," a sure coolnces and health. Frosh bulletin of up-to-date information.
the first man admitted that he was spatch of messages and inter- the principal one of the party change of communications.- The others, however, kept saying that they also took part in the affair.
His Worship sentenced the first man to four weeks' hard labour and the other two were each given three weeks.
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