CANTON UPBRAIDS
NANKING.
COMMUNIST INFLUENCE AT RECENT CONFERENCE,
1:
"RED" RULE CITED.
HOTEL COMPANY'S CLAIM.
DISPUTED BY EUROPEAN DEFENDANT.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
U.S. ARBITRATION TREATIES.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH JAPAN AND BRITAIN.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1928.
COLONYS, WATER SUPPLY.
POSITION WORSE THAN LAST YEAR.
Compared with conditions on the same dale last year, there was
SIR JOHN TILLEY ARRIVES.
· AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN VISITS THE GOVERNOR.
DIPLOMATIC CAREER.
Passengers arriving, from the the north by s.a. Kamo Maru, this morning, Included the Right Hon. Sir John Tilley, British Ambassa
party are bound to Marseilles, and Tilley and Miss Edith Tilley. The
were met on arrival by Captain Steelo, A.D.C. to His Excellency the Govorner. "
During the hearing of the usual Friday list of cases, for the pur- pose of fixing dates, in the Sum- BASIS OF DISCUSSION. mary Court this morning, before. The result of the fourth plenary mentioned in which the Hongkong Mr. Justice Wood, an action was session of the Kuomintang Cen and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., of tral Executive and Supervisory Exchange Building, sued Mr. J. T. Committees, which took place in Dobbie, c/o the Hongkong Herald tain, and between America and shows that the contents of Hong- dor to Japan, accompanied by Lady Nanking a few days ago, wan re Publishing Company, of b Wynd- ceived by the Canton Government ham Street, for the sum of $123.36. with much dissatisfaction, accord-The money was claimed as being ing to Chinese reports. '
due under a letter dated Dec. 2nd, There was big joint confer-1927, snid, to have been given by ence of the Kuomintang provincial the defendant to the plaintiffs, Branch associations in Canton on Tuesday night for a discussion of circular telegrams to all the Kuo- mintang members and all news:: papers in China denouncing the Conference at Nanking and re- pudiating all the resolutions pass-Hongkong & Shanghal Hotels Ltd. ter cases the form is merely mat.
ed thereat, on the ground that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, the
letter was given as follows:
In the statement of claim the
f 2nd December, 1927. Dear Sirs,
VA.
L. E. Haynes.
Youra faithfully,
a considerable shrinkage in the amount of water stored in the re- servoirs of the Colony on February Washington, Feb. 9. Definite steps in the negotia- 1st. This fact is disclosed in the tions concerning the arbitration monthly report of the Water Au- trenties between the U.S. and Bri-thority, now published, which
Japan, have been taken by the gallons less than twelve months kong reservoirs were 275.67 million State Department in forwarding age, but at Kowloon there was an to the British and Japanese Gov- Increase of 55.90 million gallons. ernments, copies of the originally The total storage on the Hong- proposed draft of the Franco-kong atdo on February 1st was American Arbitration Pact.
1,227.84 million gallons, compared with 1,403,71 million gallons Inst
Sir John Tilley has been Ambas- year. Three of the six reservoirs showed decreases, the largest be- sader to Japan since 1928, succeed- ing in respect of Tytam Tuk, where in Sir Charles Eliot, former Vice- was 183.46 Chancellor of Hongkong. Univer- this year's figure million gallons, against 195.90 mil-sily. He was born in 1869, educat
ed at Eton and King's College, Hon gallons a year ago,
On the Kowloon side, the main Cambridge (Classical Honours and reservoir contained 281.19 million M.A.) and entered the Foreign ago, but the contents of Shek-Jai-Japan, he was Ambassador to gallons, as against 217.24 a year Office in 1893. Prior to coming to put and the reception reservoir Brazil, and amongst the various were below last year's figure.
The draft has been sent to form a basis for 'discussion, and copies have also been sent to other coun- tries who have asked for them, including Germany, but in the lat
ter of information.
King's Reference Favourable.
The negotiations with Britain Chief in the Conference, consent- In consideration of your with-importance at the present time, and Japan are regarded as of more ed to admit members of the Kus-drawing the warrant of execution owing to the early expiry of the mintang Left Wing, some of whom against Mr. L. E. Haynes in res- Root Trenties with these countries. have been braided as Communists, peet of the above action, I herebyteuter's American Service. into the Conference. Shortly be agree to pay you within one month fore the opening of the Confer of date the sum of $123.35. ence, some prominent members of the Canton Kuomintang Assoria- tion telegraphed to Nanking de- manding that Marshul Chiang Kai- shek should not allow members of the Left Wing, including Messrs. Chan Shu-yan, Kam Nai-kwong||gether with Mr. L. E. Haynes, American offeinla na a favourable. and Kuo Man-yu, hud Mrs. Liao Chung-kui, to attend.
(Sd) Jas. T. Dobbler Mr. H. J. Armstrong appeared for the plaintiffs. Whilst Mr. Dobbie was present in Court, to
In answer to his Lordship. Mr. Dobbie, who was not represented
Washington, Feb. 9. The reference in H. M. the King's speech to the proposed re- vision of the Anglo-American Ar bitration Treaty is regarded by indication of the success negotiations which will begin im pires in June-Reuter's American Servier,
of the
Among those who were present by a solicitor, said that he wish,mediately the present treaty, ex
at the menting in Canton où Tues- | ed day were Mr. Ma Chiu-chun, the
dispute the claim,
The case was fixed for hearing Canton Labour Commissioner: on March 61b, at 11.30 a.. General Wa Te-chen, the aeting Commissioner of Reconstruetion, and several others. Generul “Wu Te-chen was ' Chairman of the meeting and after long discussion it was decided to forward circular telegrame in the terms mentioned above.
In denouncing the members of the Left Wing, one of the main points in the telegram was that men like Wang Ching-wel and his followers were Communists and that they had brought devastation to the provinces which they for merly ruled.
The telegram cited the cnues of Hanan, Hupeh,. Kiangsu and Kwangjung la which much
damage had been done through the "Leftists" associating them selves with Communists. The re- cent incendiarism and massacres in Hoffung and Lukfung, on, the Enst River, and in, Canton city during the December Communist coup, were also mentioned
as works of the Leftists" and as showing their Communistie ten dencies."
THEFT FROM TWO WOMEN.
ACCUSED SAYS DETECTIVE ROBBED HIM,
Charges of larceny of several articles of clothing and jewellery from two women, of Temple Street, and a further count of unlawfully returning from, banishment, were brought against a Chinese before Mr. W. Schofield, at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning.
THE DUMPING OF REFUSE.
HOW PRAYA IS MADE INSANITARY.
"
CHILDREN'S MUSIC.
The total consumption of water on the Hongkong side during the month was 239.69 million gallons, compared with 220.94 last year, the consumption her head her day increasing from 17.9 gallons to 18.4 gallons.
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consumption was 88.53 million On the Kowloon side, the total
gallons, as against 75.92 million gallons last year, the respective daily consumption per head being 17.4 and 15.4 gallons.
The total rainfall to the end of January was 1.88-inch compared with 0.31-inch in 1927.
It is notified that on and after the 17th instant, the supply of water to all wharves in Victoria will be turned of and will remain so AT HELENA MAY INSTITUTE. while the present restrictions in the
supply remain in force.
The subject of the Musicale at the Helena Any Instituto last ovening. was "Music of Childhood" and nothing could have been better All the Prayn East is in an in-made up the programine. Thoro chosen than the various items which. unitary condition owing to dump. was a largo and enthusiastin Ing by scavenging coolies, stated audience, among whom was Lady Mr.R. A. D. Forrest in appearing Clementi. A fenture of the gather- this morning before Mr. R. E ing was the large number of chil- Lindsell to prosecute for the Sani-dren present, all of whom appeared tary Department in which a scavenger coolfe whs charged with this offence.
Defendant said he was taking the refuse to the contractor's boat when he was arrested.
SECRET SOVIET MILLIONS.
TROTSKY'S REVELATION. Riga, Jan. 13.
It is disclosed that M. Trotsky, at one of his meetings, made ex- traordinary revelations concern-
During their stay here they will be guests at Government House.
posts which he has held during a career of much distinction are those of Secretary to the British Agent for Venezuela in the Arbi- tration in París, 1899; Secretary to the Committee on Consular Service, 1902; Secretary to the Im- perial Defence Committee, 1903-04; Constantinople, 1906-08; British First Secretary to the Embassy at
Plentipotentiary at the Brussels Arms Conference, 1909; delegate at
the Conference respecting frontiers between Uganda, Ger- man East Africa and Congo; Plani- potentiary at the African Liquor Conference at Brussels, 1012; Chief Clerk at the Foreign Office, 1913; Assistant Secretary at the Foreign Office; 1919-20.
Lady Tilley is the eldest daugh
ter of the late Sir William M. Cuninghame, V.C.
FOOTBALL FORECAST
COMPETITION.
"TAMAR" MAN WINS THE PRIZE.
a esse in thoroughly to enjoy the concerting the secret reserve funds of were three drawn matches and In spite of the fact that there which was as it should be, with so
the Communist Party. He said five away wins in the list glvan them. many nursery favourites offered to
that when General Deniken and in Inat week's football competi- Admiral Koltchak were nearing tion, a large number of claims The various artistes wore Mr. Moscow and the whole of Russia were received in respect of eight Hargreaves-Browne at the piano. was blaze with revolt, the Soviet or more correct forecasts. with extracts from "The Children's department acting' on the late M. Comor," by Debussy;
One competitor aucceeded In Womack, with Bird Songs by Liza money, valuables
Ms. Lenin's instructions, confiscated forecasting 11 out of the 12 mat- Lehmann; Mrs. Russell-Brown, ren-wholesale from which a secret ning coupon being in respect of and jewelsches, his only error on the win- dering songs from the Child's fund of £20,000,000 was formed, Fulham's victory over the Wolves. Garden of Verses by Rt. L. Steven- so that the leaders, In case son; Miss Acheson in recitations
Mr. Forrest said that in any case defendant should have the refuse in the boat before six o'clock in the morning, as the carrying of refuse of this nature was not permitted outside, that hour. Steing that the locality was one not in the regular beats of a poleeman, it had been extreme ly dimeult to bring the offenders to book..
His Worship imposed a fine of $10, at the same time issuing a warning to other fokis against the offence.
ALLEGED THEFT OF SILK.
SIX CHINESE APPEAR IN COURT,
Six Chinese, two of whom were defended by Mr. M. K. Lo, appear-
before Major C. Willson this marine In connexion with charges relating to the theft of several rolls of silk from No. 86, Jervois Street,
It was slated that the defendant visited the complainants' houses on different dates and whilst they had left the room, he disappeared with articles of clothing and jewel- lery. He was seen by one of the
Detective Sergeant Baker, pro- girls alighting from a bus and was arrested by a Chinese detective, tosecuting, indicated that some of whom a report was made.
The defendant was sentenced to ten months' hard labour in all and further ordered to receive 15 strokes of the birch on the second
count.
him.
tiona,
of
and Scenes of Childhood, to the necessity, would be enabled to en- cape abroad and carry on the
Mrs.
music of Schumann and Davonport-Brown in Teresa del Reigo's "Liner and Squares" and "Shadow March."
The outstanding items were thone offered by Eng. Lt. Bedelis, R. N., who chose as his medium extracts From Kiplings "Just So Stories." to
party's work,
Only M. Lenin and his intimates,
The winner is:
L/Senman W. Haywood,
No. 4 Mess, H.M.S. Tamar. such as Mm. Trotsky, Zinovieft and if he will kindly call at this and Kamcheff were aware of this office we shall be pleased to hand fund. The Bolshevika aurvived him the prize of $25. and duly consolidated their posi-
There were five claimants for tion and the fund remained un- the prize in respect of ten cor. touched during Lenin's lifetime.
the selling of Gorman. Theso The Secretary of the Communist rect, and many claimants in re-
Party (M. Stalin) raided the fund spect of nine and eight. when the party became Im- poverished and created many sine- cures and even commercial and semi-commercial organisations, by which Stalinities and their fol- lowers and friends were enabled to, thrive and the system was bolstered up.
mors
called, for sustained applause on the part of both grown ups and children. It is seldom that the Instituto has offered a appreciated programme than this.
The next musicale will be held on February 23, when "Modern Music" will form the subject of the prograduno.
THE CZAR'S 'FATE.
BRITAIN'S RESPONSIBILITY.
.
Paris, Jan, 14.
M. Trotsky urged the workers to demand a full account of the secret funds. Ilis revelation in stated to have produced a stun ning effect.
FEWER ELECTRIC
SIGNS.
the men were charged with steal- M. Kerensky, in the course of ing, and others with receiving, and an interview with a representa- informed his. Woralrip that in all tive of the Central News Agency, NO PICCADILLY-CIRCUS FOR probability there would be other said that Britain could have saved.
PANIS. charges to come before the Court, the Czar if she had wished.
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COOLIDGE INVITED TO CANADA.
Ottawa, Feb. 9. Mr. Kellogg, the U.S. Secretary of State, has departed for Washington, conveying from the Prime Minister, Mr. Mackenzie, King, on behalf of Canada, an invitation to President Coolidge to visit the Canadian capital.- Reuter's American Service..
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
He asked his Worship to grant a "At the beginning of the revolu- Paris. this year will be a city remand of three days in police cus-tlon," said Mr. Kerensky, "It was of less light. The Prefect of the Before leaving the dock, the de tody.
TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS. impossible to do anything, but in Seine, alarmed lest the boulevards fendant accused the Chinese de.
His Worship made the necessary the midsummer of 1918, when be turned into a new Broadway
The following general know- tective of having taken 842 from remand, and, on the application of President of the Provincial Gov- and the Place de l'Opera and the
Mr. Lo, allowed the latter's clients ernment, I requested the British Place de la Concorde become like ledge paper has been taken from
has decided the Dally Express, The case was then adjourned till bail of $500 each on the expira-Buchanan) to ask his Government upon drastic measures. Electric
Ambassador (the late Sir George Piccadilly-efreus,
Answers, for those, who need Tuesday for further investigation of the three days in custody, to save the Czar. He telegraphed afgns in the most frequented them, will be found on Pago 12
when, it is understood, a further, to London from where he received parts of Paris must in future only of this issue. remand will be asked for.
What and where is Gwent, and a clear and precise reply that it advertise goods sold within the was impossible to do anything. .. building on which they are placed. why is it so called?.
"England did not want to Irrit- The Selfridge advertisement What cosmic rays have recently Pince de beon the subject of scientific in- ate the sentiments of the workers and nows reel in the
vestigation. and it was impossible for us to l'Opera will therefore no longer send the Emperor abroad, so I pre- inform the lofterers on the terrace. pared to send him to Tobolsk, of the Cafe de la Paix what is where the population was peace happening in the world, white ful, Sir George Buchanan was many of the largest electric signs first approached in March when I in Paris, are eliminated. offered to arrange for the Em- Further particulars to the pre-peror's safety, but owing to the
MORE SEDITIOUS LITERATURE.
HOUSEBOY WITH COPY OF
"RED FLAGU
A Chinese houseboy employed
MIDNIGHT ARMED ROBBERY.
ROUGH TREATMENT OF A HAWKER.
at. No. 21, Wing Sing Street, was liminary report received of the passions running high in Russia THREE MILLION EXECUTIONS this morning, with being in pos-robbery in a hawker's matshed in it was then impossible to do any
charged, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell
acsaton of seditious--literature,
Kau Wal village, Aberdeen, show | thing.”
It was stated that amongst the that shortly before midnight, on
Bix or seven 'documents neized wore copies of the Red Flag, a
Wednesday, three men armed with atleks rushed into the hut.
Pepper was thrown into the eyes
ed to get up from his bed, and in this helpless condition he was roll-
LORD NORTHESK AT SAINT MORITZ.
London, Feb. 9, A new record at Saint Moritz was
ed up in a blanket and dumped in created by Lord Northesk yesterday,
Chinese Communistic publication. of the hawker when he endeavour-
Inspector Lane said the papers had been forwarded to the Seere, tarint for Chinese Affairs for translation, a process which would Coccupy several days. He applied
for a formal remand.
Defendant was remanded until Wednesday, at 10 a.m...
a corner of the hut,
who accomplished a full length run
IN TEN YEARS.
According to Information re- ceived in Päris from Moscow the Chekp during the last 10 years has been responsible for at least 3,000,000 executions.
Founded by Lenin and Trotsky in 1917, the Cheka up to 1921 claimed 1,766,118 victims, and the toll of those known to have been
For what page of manuscript has an offer of £1,000 just been re•| funed?
4 What world-fanious landmark is
shortly to be destroyed, and why?! 6 What tragic scoret in a king'a life
has just been brought to light?
6. Who are the Green Howards, and
why were they so called?
7 What is the British festival of which was sele- "Up-Helly-Aa,"
brated recently?
8 What is the accolade?
10
In escaping, the robbers took of 1,320 yards in a Bodalongh raeo, slaughtered and of those whose with them money and personal in 58.5 seconds. During the day he disappearance could only be ex is effects, amounting to over $50 in did three runs in less than a minute plained by death has steadily
cach.--British Wireless. value.
grown to the figures, now quoted.
In what famous play is there a
character who speaks 50,000 words?
What is the highest order of knighthood in the United King dom?
What is the most exclusive of British orders in point of number. of recipients? Which has the larger population Great London or Great New York?
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