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The
Hongkong Telegraph
NO. 24,213
FOUNDED MIQ 駣六月七英港香
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1927.
日八月六
HANKOW REDS CONCENTRATE, GUNBOATS VENTURE
TO MEET THREAT OF FENG YU-HSIANG.
AS PIRATE.
STORY OF THE KONGKO'S ACTIVITIES.
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POWELL'S LOSS. VOLUNTEERS UNPAID WIMBLEDON CLOSING SCENES.
CHINA CONDITIONS THE CAUSE.
HOPES FOR THE FUTURE.
A considerable decrease in turn-
NATIONALISTS' FRIENDLY GESTURE attacks by a Chinese gunboat in the year's working was announced over and a loss of over $30,000 on the West River have come to hand, at the annual meeting of the shore says a Naval Wireless message reholders of Messrs. Wm. Fowell,
TO RUSSIA.
SINO-SOVIET
FINES.
TWO ADJOURNED CASES CONCLUDED.
A SUMMONS WITHDRAWN.
Summonses against Mr. A. C.
of last week.
AMERICA EMERGES MOST
TRIUMPHANT.
CHANGED HANDS,
Ltd., and Mr. H. H. Rose, of the Howell, of Magers, Wm. Powell ALL FIVE CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE P.W.D., for failing to pay a Volun fine of $25, imposed by the Com teer Defence Corps inefficiency celved in the Colony this morning, Ltd., held this morning. The loss mandant, again. came before Mr. and investigation shows that, tak-was attributed to the unsettled state R. E Lindsell at the Central ing advantage of the absence on of affairs in China generally, and Magistracy this morning after ENTENTE?shore at Kongmoon of the offers brighter hopes for the future were be adjourned from Wednesday COLLAPSE OF BRITISH PAIR.
and remainder of the ship's com- The chair was occupied by Mr. M. Large numbers of "Red" troops are concentrating at Hankowpany, eight members of the crew Manuk, and there were also pro having been paid; and Mr. Rose
of the Chinese gunbont Kongkp sent: Mr. F. M. Crawford, Mr. S. in preparation to ineet what is described as "a punitive expedition" hired her to a gang of pirates for 3. Jordain, Mr. R. Bridger against the Wu-han authorities. Three divisions of ex-Fengtien | $0,000.
(directors), Mr. A. C. Howell forces are included in the Hankow concentration and it is stated
(secretary), Messrs. H. Overy, E. J. Ainslie, A. W. Roberts and H. E. ↑ that an advance down river has been ordered by the Wu-han
Scriven. Cominunder.
"
LJ
The War Office officially announces that the Indian Brigade, consisting of the 2nd. Gloucesters, 2nd. Durhams and two battalions of Punjabis, is being sent back to India in view of the Improved situation.
A significant statement hus buen made by Mr. C. C. Wu, the Nationalist Foreign Minister. at Nanking, on the eve of the departure of the Soviet Consul at Shanghai, in which, he declares that the anti-Communist campaign by the Nationalists is not directed against Soviet Russia, and that there is always the possibility of a Sino-Soviet entente.
Mr. Eugene Chen has gone from Hankow to Kiukiang in: connexion with a new system of Coneession administration.
Her activities have already been referred to in our columns.
On the pretext of searching] ships in accordance with Govern-
ment instructions, they have been able to take all vessels by surprise,) and it is reported that the pirutes have secured big hauls.
twenty-four passengers.
Fatshan,
K[all-
entertained.
The Secretary read the notice convening the meeting.
The Chairman's Speech.
Four Killed in Collision.
г
former was withdrawn, the fine The summons against the
was fined $25.
The Adjutant, Major R. A. Wolfe-Murray prosecuted.
Last Wednesday Mr. Howell failed to appear, and his worship issued a warning that a warrant would be ordered for his arrest if the failed to appear to-day,
Summons Withdrawn,
The case of Mr. Rose was pro-
The Chairman said: Gentlemon, The most serious case was that the report and accounts having
This morning, Major Wolfe- of the Canton Wuchow steamer, been in your hands for the pre-Murray said that Mr. Howell had Man On which was stopped near scribed period, I will, with your paid the fine, and the Commandant Samchau on Monday. last, the al- permission, adopt the usual proce should be withdrawn, and this was agreeable that the summons leged Government officers demand-dure and take them as rend. ing to inspect the ship's arms. Your Directors very much re- was accordingly done. Having secured control of these, gret to have to place before you ceeded with. Ife explained at the kidnapped the Chinese captain and the year's working, but when the was entitled to resign as he had they ransacked the steamer, and such an unsatisfactory result for fast hearing that he considered he
conditions The captives have been landed Colony are taken into account, and and had sent in two applications
prevalling in
the finished his three years of service, at Tit Ngau Kok, while the cargo haul was taken ashore on the indeed for records to be searched for to resign. The case was adjourn- Hankow, July 5. Minister, Mr. C. C. Wu, verbally ex-
und of Taiping Chau. The Nationalist re- plained that the movement for the seat out other gunboats in search The Fengtien forces are
Government
the applications, which Major TRAIN SMASH.
Wolfe-Murray stated had not been ported to have crossed the Yel- purification of the Kuomintang was of the Kongko and it is reported
received. low River and to have cut the necessitated by the fact that the now that she has been discovered, railway line between Chengchow Chinese Communist Party was hin- abandoned, near and Leyang. Up to the present dering the progress, and threaten- no fighting is reported, But Maring the very existence of the Na-ludes the Naval Wireless mea- ahal Feng Yu-hsiang has with Lionalist revolution. drawn his forces to Leyang.
As a result the Nationalist Gov- The telegraph line to Shanghai ernment had finally been, forced to is interrupted.
suppress the Communistä
"From Chinese sources, it is Large numbers of Wa-han Mr. C. C. Wu further drew the learned thas the Kongko, one of troops are now concentrated at attention of M. Linde to the fact the largest of the Canton gunboat Hankow including three divisions that the Nationalist Government fleet, was sent to the West I or of Fongtien forces, who turned realises that Soviet Russia and on June 30 for over to the south when Chung China are in a similar position rounding-up pirate gangs.
the purpose of The chow fell into the hands of the among the family of nations, being Canton Naval Oflice has given out j Wu-han armies. It is rumoured under oppression by Imperialism, the information that the vessel that Hankow has ordered an ad- and there is always the possibility was captured by bandits near Pak- vance down river to meet the of a'Sino-Soviet entente".
punitive expedition" went against
kal, Kongmoon, but in shipping Mr. Wa declared that the anti- circles in Cantun the opinion Hankow by Marshal Chiang Kai- Communist movement was not aim-held that the commander of the shek. They are reported to be ed against Soviet Russia, and the Kongko actually joined approaching Hwargehow where Nationalist Covernment was more pirates. Gen. Hano Tao-ying, leads the than willing to resurne the tradi- Nanking forces--Naval Wireless. tional friendly relationship with the
Soviet Government.--Reader,
YANGTSZE CONCESSIONS,
sage.
Another Version,
Nyack, N. Y., July».5. Pour persons were killed, and 20 injured in a collision between a passenger train and a goods train, at Jones Paint, on the Hudson River, on the New York Ontario' and Western line-Reuter's American Service.
which,
Yesterday was the concluding day at Wimbledon-the world's greatest annual tennis fixture-and the outstanding feature of the final summary of results. is the almost clean sweep which has been made by the United States-the winning of four out of the five major competitions. With the exception of the Men's Singles,' won by Cochet of France, America has won the remainder, all champion- ships changing hands.
In the final of the Ladies' Doubles yesterday, Miss Ryan and Miss Wills (U. S.), beat Mrs. Peacock and Miss Heino after a rather bad start.
In the Mixed Doubles, both the semi-finals and the final were played yesterday, there being an astonishing collapse of the British holders, Mr. and Mrɛ. L. A. Godfree, in the final against F. Hunter and Miss Ryan (U. S.) The British pair had earlier in the day beaten Greig and Mrs. Watson rather easily, but failed to show up against the Americans, who won in 38 minutes.
London, July 5. The spectators were -overcome to-day for the final play was dull Britain's last title.
The weather at Wimbletion with astonishment at the loss of
and threatening. There was only
All England Plate,
a moderate attendance.
Ladies' Doubles..
In the final of the All England Plato, Gentlen (France), best
When the case was heard this morning, Major Wolfe-Murray In the Anal of the Ladies' Turnbull (England) 1/6, 6/2, said: "Two pleas were put for Doubles, Miss Ryan and Miss 6/0.—Reuter, ward last time, the first being that Helen Wills (U.S.) beat Mrs. Pea- his duties as a public servant, an cock and Miss Hoine (South officer in the P.W.D., prevented Africa), 6-3, 6-2
The Full Results.
This year's full results of the
Men's Singles-Henri Cochet With re-service and, led by three" games to (France) beat Jean Borotra gard to that I can show you tone... Miss Wills, double-faulted. (France), the holder. letter from the Director of Public and next. Mise Ryan missed Ladies Singles-Miza Heler Works-
sitter" with an open court. But Wills (U.S.), beat Senorita de Mr. Lindsell; "I don't think the Americans won the game, Alvarez (Spain). was concerned with that. I was after "deuce" had been called. Men's Doubles W. Tildan and concerned as to whether he ten-They then took the next four F. Hunter (U.S.), beat Cochet and dered his resignation and was games straight. entitled to resign at the end of
Brugnon (France), the holders.
with whether he was able to be- Ryan's superb attack at the net Mrs. Peacock and Miss Heine In the second set, the Africans Ladies' Doubles-Mins Ryan last year. I am not concerned made little heatiway against Mise and Miss Helen Wille (U.S.) boat
him from performing his obliga- At the outset, the South African finala are as follows:
ions as a volunteer during the pair broke through Miss Ryan's past training season.
come efficient."
Further,
Mixed Doubles.
All England Plate, Gen-
the also the consequent reduction in
and against Miss Helen Willa fine (South Africa)," No Applications Found,
driving. But they won the third Mixed Doubles.-F. Hunter and Man On states that over 100 pas dents, no other result could be ex- The story of the piracy of the the purchasing power of the resi
Continuing with regard to the to Miss Heine's service.
and seventh games-both thanks Misa Ryan (U.S.) beat Mr. and Mrs. Godfree (Britain), the BRIGADE RETURNING,
sengers were kidnapped and a haul been done to economise in the run- Wolfe-Murray said he had made Everything possible has applications for resigning, Major peeted.
-holders... of about $80,000 was made. China Tension Ensed..
Among other piracies perpetrating of the various departments extensive enquiries but he could
In the semi-final of the Mixed tien (France), beat Turnbull to a great measure, ac-find no record of such applications. Doubles, F. Hunter and Mies Ryan (Great Britain), London, July 5.
ed by the "gunboat pirate" were counts for the comparatively small having been received. New Administration System." The 20th Infantry Brigade,
raid on the Shiching Kongmeon loss, compared with the heavy re- if defendant had applied, that did (U.S.), beat Raymond and Miss Last Year's List. otherwise the Indian Brigade, is Mr. Eugene Chen is reported to kidnapped,
Haakow, July 6..junk, when 50 passengers were
the capture
duction in the turnover.
Men's not bear on the question of the Heine (South Africa), 6-3, 6-4; shortly to return to India
Singles. Borotra We are hoping, however, that summons at all.
and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Godfree China."
be leaving for Kiukinng in con- Canton-Tuheheng 'towbout, which conditions will soon improve and Well-informed quarters believe cession
nexion with a new system of Con- provided the pirates with a large enable us not only to wipe off the original oath which expired in Watson (British), 6-3, 6-4.
Ladies' Singles. Mrs. L. A. Sapper Rose, he said, took his (Britain) heat Greig and Mrs. (France) beat H. O, Kinsey (U.S.) that this is because the tension in Vireless.
administration, Naval quantity of ammunition consigned
debit balance we are now carry-September last, but in the Spring In the final, Hunter and Miss Godfree (Britain), beat Senorita
E. de Alvarez (Spain). China is lessening, and the British Government is satisfied that there proposed new system of Conces junks.
This is the first news of any place, and the looting of many dividend. Our business has suf- failed to render himself efficient 8-5, 6-
to a military division at the lattering forward, but to pay our usual of 1926 and Autumn of 1927 he Ryan beat Mr. and Mrs. Godfree,
Men's Doubles H. Cochet and is now less danger to British lives slon administration which has
Wimbledon closed very unex-J. Brugnon (France), beat C. van. and property than earlier in the reached Hongkong.
It is also rumoured that a num-fered in common with all other because he negleced to fire the
similar businesses in the Colony,
muskelry course ber of the original crew
and did notpectedly by the easy defeat of the Lennep and B. de Kehrling. year, largely owing to the ascen-
Ladies Doubles-Miss Ryan attend camp.
holders of the Mixed Doubles and we are doing cur utmost as
He referred his Worship to the title, Mr. and Mrs. Godfree, who, and Miss M. E. Browne (U.S.) beat
dancy of the moderates in
Chinese
from
Nationalist Kroups.
Reuter.
Officially Confirmed.
the
Little to Report.
Shanghai, July 5, There is little to report from Shanghai or the Yangtsze ports, though it a reported that the London, Later. Fenglien troops
moving
are
The War Office has now official- against Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang
CANTON'S WAR CHEST.
ly announced that the 'strength of on the Honan front-Naval Wire- the Shanghai Defence Force is less. shortly to be reduced by the re- turn to India of the infantry bat- talions of the 20th Indian Infantry Brigade, along with certain other units of the Indian contingent Router.
How the Money Goes,
of the
were
found on board the Kongko when already stated, to reduce our over Ordinance, and said the whole after being within a point of the Mrs. L. A. Godfred, and Miss E men are in custody pending in-resources so as to be in a position Point was that even if his applica-first, set when, it was 6/6 in their L. Colyer (Britain).
she was retaken, and that these head expenses and conserve our vestigation.
TRANS-ATLANTIC FLYING,
FRANCO-AMERICAN CORDIALITY
tions had been received, the Com-favour failed at a critical stage in
Mixed Doubles.-L. A. Godfree
to meet the demands of our cusmandant's reply would have been the match against Miss Ryan'a and Mrs. Godfree (Britain), beat tomers when conditions improve that he could only resign after brilliance. They fells easy vie- V. Richards and Misa Ryan (U.S.).· Paying the fine of $25 for intims to the irresistible Americans efficiency.
in the second set, and the match was all over in 38 minutes.
Loss Carried Forward.
Was
THE GLORIOUS
··FOURTH.
CELEBRATIONS RESULT - IN
CASUALTIES.
All England Plate.-J. B. Gil- bert (Britain), beat F. R. L. Craw- ford (Britain).
PAOLINO TO BOX HARRY WILLS.
NEW YORK COMMISSION'S REINSTATEMENT.
The less made In 1925 written off by transferring $37,000
Defendant's Argument. from the General Reserve to the The defendant said that as his Profit and Loss Account. In the time finished. Jast December, and- present instance, however, your he had applied to resign,, he Directors consider it advisable to naturally thought he would have
the carry forward
loss of been allowed to do so. He added Canton, July 5.
Paris, July 5. Although the Nationalist Army
($80,906,60 instead of drawing that he could not see Major Wolfe- Commander Byrd brought Presi- upon the General Reserve. Owing Murray's point us to how he was Gloucesters, Durhams, and under Marshal Chiang Kai-shek dent Doumergue three messages to
Punjabis.
has captured more than half a across the Atlantic, from the Balance Sheet approved by the
a misunderstanding the draft able to pay the fine.
Mr. Lindsell: dozen provinces, Canton's share Mayor of Philadelphia, the Presi-Auditors was alightly
Certainly you London, July 5. of contribution to the war chest dent of the Corporation, and the the last item
altered, are liable if you did not make The atrength of the Shanghai is still very heavy.
the Assate yourself efficient during your last Commander of the Defence Force will shortly be réduc
American side of the Balance Sheet in the season, According to a statement just Legion, hoping that the aerial con- draft reading "Profit and Loss ed by the return to India of the issued by the Commissionary De- quest of the Atlantic.
Mr. Rose: I still think I should infantry battalions of the Twentieth partment of the Army Headquar-strengthen
would
A/C $30,000.00 odd" and this was have been allowed to go on the absence of nolae or rowdyism for allegedly refusing to 'meet Ed. Indian Infantry Brigade, together ters in Canton, describing the friendship.-Renter.
Franco-American- altored as shown on the Balance exact day I completed my three with cortain other units of the In- receipts and expenditure of the
Sheet Before you. dian contingent. This Brigade in Department during the past five
Through an yours, oversight the accounts cludese the Second Battalion of months, Canton has been able to the Gloucesters, the Second Dur- raise more than twenty million ham Light Infantry, and the 4/1 dollars for military expenditures
alteration to the Auditors
and 3/14 Punjabis."
Altogether the Defence Force during this period.
The statement indicates that in
will be reduced by about 5,000 man. January a sum of $5,419,172 was
The troops being withdrawn were the first to go to Shanghai, aised, in February $3,804,688, where they have been stationed for March $5,424,462, Apr1 $4,083,863,
LIBERAL UNITY.
!
RIVAL LEADERS COME TOGETHER.
on
werd
for
Now York, July 5. Independence Day in New York city was most remarkable for the
also it was the coolest on record,
according to the weather bureau.
Hundreds of thousands
of
New York, July 5; The New York State Athletic Commission has reinstated the boxer Paolino, who was suspended Kelly, and has approved a 15-round fight between Harry Wills and Pao- no at Brooklyn on July 13- Renter's American Service,
Mr. Lindsell: Not if you were printed without submitting the inefficient during your last year. people spent the holiday in the Mr. Roso: They could have country, and endloss streams ro- their approval and upon their. brought the matter before a board turned in trains and motor-cars drawing the attention of the of officers to decide, who sit after the next morning.
the completion of the training Directors to the alteration in the wording we undertook to bring jit to your notice at this meeting.
Our Auditors point out that the power to impose the fine, and that quence of burns and other in London, July 5. loss is not for the year fnasmuch it has not been paid. You will juries caused by ubiquitous fire connexion with the discovery of Lord Groy and Mr. Lloyd George, ns we brought forward $1,400,00
#cason,
صبح
The usual number of casualties were reported as a result of fire- Mr. Lindsell: I am satised works displays, and about a sëore, that the Commandant had the mostly children, died as a conse
the past six months-British Wire ceipts for the five months being who have been identifled with rival odd from the previous year, and now pay it here. Fined $25.
208.
CHANGE OF FRONT? Nationalists and Sovlet.
SOVIET ESPIONAGE.
· BIG PLOT DISCOVERED..
Riga, July 5.
· Eight arrests have boen made in
TO-DAY
and May $4,879,946, the total re-
crackers all over the country. $23,606,032.
an alleged big Soviet espionage wings of the Liberal Party, appear while apologising for the over-
Over a hundred persons were organisation.-Reuter. Under the expenditure column.ed to-day, for the first time for aight, I take this opportunity of the amount for disbursement at many years, on the same platform stating that the auditors are in who last year received two medals in Milwaukee for violating the city Injured in Washington alone, Mr. William Ferris, of Bath, while 1,200 people were arrested Shanghai July 6.
the front are as follow:;
at the National Liberal Club meet no way responsible for not draw- Prior to the departure of the January $1,846,700, February ing to oppose the Government's ing shareholders attention to the for saving a dog and a cat from regulations governing the use of Soviet Consul General M. Linde, for $1,008,900, March $409,700, April plans for the reform. of the House wording of this item in the drownlag, recently plunged into fireworks Realer's American Se7- Russia, tho Nationalist Foreign (Continued on Page 14.), of Lords. British Wircles.
the swollen Avon In his night nt-vice. (Continued on Page 16) Itire and rescued a dog.
Dollars on doinand - 1/11.7/8. Lighting-up
-7.11 p.