MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928.
K.0.8.B. PRIVATES IN OUTLOOK ON THE
COURT
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HAICHOW RIVALS BIAS BAY.
NANKING FOREIGN POLICY.
PIRATICAL OPERATIONS ON A
GRAND SCALE:
OUTLINED BY THE NEW MINISTER.
SMABHI WINDOWS IN DRUNKEN PRANK. Three soldiers, Privates 3. Grant, W. Feeney and J. Haggerty of "B":
JAPAN ON THE ALERT. ALTERED CIRCUMSTANCES OF Company, K.O.S.B., pleaded guilty
Mukden, Feb. 15.
The Taingino Squadron either ju taking a holiday, or its Com- mander-in-Chief considers fighting pirates to be beneath his dignity. In any case, the pirates of Halchow haye resumed operations on grand scale and very shortly the place may become a second Bins Bay.
The Japanese steamer Zulbo Maru recently put indo Tsingtao from Haichow and the captain ro ported that the vessel was fired upon by the Haichow pirates on February 11, at 8,30 a.m, but es- caped without serious results. The
PRESENT TIME, .'
YANGTSZE.
FRENCH MINISTER'S OPINIONS.
NO LIKELIHOOD OF UNION AMONG NATIONALISTS.
DISPERSAL OF THE "IRONSIDES."
NOW SPLIT UP INTO SMALL GROUPS.
GEN, WANG'S REPORT, General Wang Shao-hung, Mitt ary Governor. of Kwangal, Who
FRIENDLY ATTITUDE.txt pants of last at the RB COMMUNISM NOT DEAD some time ago went to East River
when charged, this morning, before Major C. Willson, with being drunk and disorderly and with damaging two glass Princes consfield Arcads on Saturday night. The police stated that the smash- ed panes cost $80 and $180 respec-
Stating that the severing of] relations with the Soviet is quite definite, and expressing the hopatively. that the Nationalist Government His Worship ndjourned the case will be able to co-operate with until to-morrow morning. foreign Powers on friendly terms, General Huang Fu, who assumed the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Nationalist SHIP MASTER FINED. Government at Nanking on Tues- day last, has given a comprehen-"
foreign policy" in an interview with the representative of a Chi- hose news agency,
Japanese steamer Heiyu Maru sive review of the new Nanking CARRYING PASSENGERS WITH
fared worse at the hands of the Buccaneers. Her magter and a number of her crew were taken captive, but were freed later,
presumably after some ransom money had been paid.
A sailor was shot through the hip, and died as a result, whilst Captain Tange had a close shave through a bullet Just missing his head.
Notorious Spot.
The Nationalist Government
will exert the utmost effort obtaining for China a place of equality among the nations of the world, but meanwhile fair dealing with foreign interests will mark
the Nationalist attitude.
new
OUT A LICENCE.
to become Commander-in-Chlor of the Canton troops fighting thờ "Ironsides," returned to Danton on Saturday at noon Vin the Caff ton-Kowloon Railway. It is learn-
The reported utterances and views of Count de Martel, French Minister to Peking, on his tour of investigation of the Yangtzeed that General Wang arrived by a valley, have created much con- trovery, but the North China Standpecial train from Sheilung.
At the rallway statioh, a large ard, in its issue of February 16,
number of high officials of the Gov- gives a detailed statement on his ernment assembled to meet the Impressions.
According to this newspaper, the unlikelihood of an carly union
General. Shortly after his arrival, General Wang proceeded to the
sum and Chan Ming-shlu and re- headquarters of Generals Li Chai- ported the result of the operations against the "Ironsides."
among the Southern factions was one impression. M. de Martel gain ed during his tour. The journal continues that he declared his
A banquet, is to be given soon in At the Marine Court this morn- tour had no special significance honour of the returning. General, ing, before Commdr. G. F. Hole, other than the securing of up-to-at which General Li Chal-sum will two foreign shipmasters were date information about conditions, be the host. charged with carrying more than so that when he returns to France 12 passengers without a license, on leave, next month he will be the prosecution in both cases being able to speak with equal authority made at the instance of Boarding about north and South China. Officers.
While his reports from other re- Captain Nakamura of the sgions are complete, the value of Nisshin Maru No. 2, charged with a personal inspection was beyond stating that only eleven were legi carrying 31, pleaded not guilty, dispute.
mainder were members of the com- timate piangers, while the ro
pradore's staff.
Generals Disagree.
Ho found the situation sherb tó- day one largely of personal discord Mr. C. H. Thompson stated that between the generals. The Kuo- when the ship was boarded on Febr-mintang. as a political body, did uary 23, there were 31 passengers not appear to be making very striking progress, and the recent plenary conference at Nanking had revealed a certain amount of dis- integration, for many of the load
on board.
On Saturday evening, there was a large military meeting at the Headquarters of General Li Chul- sum, and at which General Wang Shao-hung made his report of the operations against the "ronaldes" on the East River. Among those
present were Generals Li Chat-stim, Chan Ming-ahiu, Chu Ching-tang, Chan Chaftong and many others.
General Wang declared that the activities of the "Ironsides" on the East River could be definitely said to have come to an end. The citer reason for this was that the "Ifon- side" leadors, such as Centrals Fat-kwah Wang KI- Chang
and cheung Mow Pol-tam Hafeh Yo, had all made them-
The master informed him that twenty of these were ship coolies, acting for the compradore in respect of the curgo; but they were not on the ship's articles anders absented themselves, for varl-selves scarce, and the "Trontide" tus causes, Wang Ching-wel and Army was left wandering with no these levies in good time have been "Pending the conclusion of such The defendant, asked whether he Dr. C. C. Wu being potable in-leader to direct them. A large de
all landed,
The New Policy, `
Haichow, 110 miles from Tsing- The main points of the tae, for some time has been notor-policy as laid down by General ious as a place where bandita, Huang Fu are as follows: ngitators, and bad, characters of "With a view to hastening the all types abound. The bandits on early abrogation of China's occasions have turned pirates and treaties now universally reeng it is to be supposed these latest nized to be unequal, the National- attacks have been committed by the ist Government will make all same gang. For some time, their necessary preparations in the hope activities have been less notice of opening negotiations at the ear- able, but of late they have molest liest possible moment with the ed seafarera on a grand scale, friendly Powers for the conclusion levies being imposed upon all of new treaties on the basis of Junke trading thereabouts, whilst equality and mutual respect for Junkowners ashore who have paid territorial sovereignty.
carried off and
bustinadocd.ney treaties, the Nationalist Gov-wished to have the Japasiée Constances.
The division among the Kwang Hitherto, these pirates have opererament is prepared to maintain sul present, agreed, and the case nted in jusks, but recently they and
develop friendly relations was adjourned until to-morrow. si, Nanking and Wuchang political have been making use of a small with the foreign Powere, in such a Defendant was Informed that the bodies was still apparent, and Vessel which they captured from manner as to be able to meet the onus of representation was upon however much friends of China hoped to see a greater cohesion Japanese, They
aro cruising altered circumstances of the pre-Himself,
and stabilization, a visitor was about in this vessel and have in-abnt time and to remove all
not impressed by evidences along spired unbounded fear along aources of difficulties and mis-
that line. Activity, therefore, the const.
understanding between the Chin- Captain W. Wikman of the ..shall possibly pass from political The Japanese authorities have ese people and foreigners.
Heng Cheong was similarly charg-Into military hands, and the out- despatched a man-of-war to Hai-.
ed, in respect of 30 passengers. come, of their operations could chow to take care of the silantion.
Bleading guilty, he stated that the not be determined; either by an Some of the gunboats belonging to
Government bulk of the "passengers" were cattle observation tour or the reports the Northern fleet successfully is prepared to protect to their ful-coolies, but admitted that they were of persons on the ground, and could have been used in this re-est ability the lives and property not on the ship's articles.
familiar with day-to-day fuetua- spect, but it has been notorious of foreigners in China in accord- His Worship pointed out that tions, for a great number of years that ance with international law and the carrying of compradoro's staff the Chinese naval people have har
Communism Darmani. boured most extraordinary, con- usage.
and coolics engaged in respect of
It was a mistake to suppose that
Protection of Foreigners,
"The Nationalist
The Nationalist
Cattle Coolies.
tachment arrived on the borders of Kwangtung and Klangsi, where they were met by troops of General Chu Pei-te, ruler of Kinngal, with the result that they were all dis- armed.
The remainder of the "Ironsiden" are now known, said General Wang. to have divided up into several small bands and the total number cannot be more than three thousand. Since most of these remnanta had left Kwangtung and were unable to do much damage; them up, as it was believed that It was decided not to follow before long they will cease to exist as an Army.
KNOW?
ceptions in respect of their duties. recognize it Government will care, was a system open to atovthe anti-Communist propensities of HOW MUCH DO YOÙ The people of Shantung always at treaties or agreements to be that these men should be signed on., recent months, which had wit- have complained of the naval in-hereafter concluded by the local au-
A fine of $100, with the alterna-nessed the savagery in Canton cumbrance imposed upon them brthorities with the foreign Govern- tive of two months imprisonment and the wholesale executions along Wa Pei-fu, and the Tainan ments, or contracts to be hereafter was inflicted. Squadron has been looked at with made by them with foreign com- disdalp in Tsinglao and Chefoo.
YANGTSZE INCIDENT.
AMERICAN STEAMER FIRED AT
Washington, Feb. 19. Mr. Lockhart, Amerienn Consul General at Hankow, has reported to the Department of State that the steamer Chinan, belonging to the Yangtze Rapid Steamship Company, an American concern, was fired upon heavily recently with field pieces and rifles above Chengling.
The vessel was not damaged,
It arrived at Hankow last Thurs
panies ar individuals, provided that they are concluded or made with the participation or sanction of the Nationalist Government,
The Nationalist Government will equally recognize us valid and binding all treaties or agreements concerning China to be hereafter made between or among the foreign Powers, provided that they are made with the participation of the Nationalist Government.
Spirit of Fairness.
1:
the Yangtze, meant that Bolshe vism was entirely routed out of Given A Chance.
Chinn, Back in the smaller towns and villages of the south mistresses of cargo bonts, were lurking and there was consider Yeung Chun and Kwok Lin Ho, Communists are said to be still charged at the instance of the able cause to believe that these Godown Company with mooring agents merely were hiding their their craft so as to obstruct the time for the storm to pass. approach to No. 2 Kowloon Wharf: Defendants pleaded guilty,
When popular feeling against Bolsheylam had subsided it was to His Worship'ascertained from be feared that the hirelings of sub- the Police Officer concerned that version would, try to continue the accused had been" warned to their efforts to convert the Chinese, move off, but had taken no notice. [people to Communist doctrines, Subsequently a telephone mesauge Bolshevism was not completely was received from the Godown | eradicated in China; it might re-
"The Nationalist Government is Company and a Police Officer was vive again. prepared to settle important out-sent to effect an arrest. standing cases, at any appropriate Ilia Worship:-They had been
given à chance?
occasion in a spirit of fairness and mutual understanding.
"As for these foreign Powers who seek to interfere with China's de-
Inspector Brown:-Yes.
A fine of $10 with the alternative
Money Shortage Felt.
day, and reported the incident tomestic affairs or impair her accini of 10 days Imprisonment was in-money, and feeling the pinch the Mr. Lockhart. The vessel also re-institutionis, the Nationalist Gov-flicted.
ported that several British ships were fired upon at the same time.
WATCHMAN'S MURDER.
ernment, for the purpose of self- preservation, feels constrained to adopt and enforce all suitable mes- sures to deal with the situation."
LARGE OPIUM HAULS.
HUGE CONSIGNMENT DUMPED
INTO HARBOUR,
ing that at the next hearing the haul of 750 taels of first quality prosecution would be in a position
to have a dute fixed for flie hear-
ing.
U.S. PLAYWRIGHT RELEASED.
M. de Martel thought that the outstanding cause for a suspen- sion of concentrated military ac tivity by the south was lack of
various factions were showing an inclination towards' compromise. A note of pessimism was struck when he said he was not entirely convinced that the provision of funde through increased Salt revenue, Oustoms income or gen eral business would result in the
WITHDRAWAL OF SHANGHAI |cessation of war.'
earlier in the week.
TO-DAY'S QUESTIONS.
The following general know- ledge paper has been taken from the Daily Express, them; will be found on Page 14 Answers, for those who need of this issue.
..
I That historic discussion took place recently iý Parliament? Where does the water in a river come from!
Do mothe fly by day?
What toas Ofa's Dyke!
"Nor all that glistere gold." What poem ends with this well- known saying?
6 Explain the musical
"ributo."
term
7 Whon was the last census taken? What then was the population of
towns: the following
Leeds, Southampton, Manchester, Ply- mouth, Hull?
8. What is the difference in vorbe between the activo and the pas- aivo voicel
2 Give the meaning of the_folioso- ing foreign phrases: Summun bonum, in loco paronita, our le tapis, pas sex, nolens volens. What name it, given to the ecclesi- astical district,,over which an What was the last part played archibishop has jurisdiction!
by Courtice Founda?
10
12 What is the lowest postage pay. able on goods sent by Parcel Post?
BRITISHER'S LOSS AT HONOLULU.
Honolulu, Feb, 21.
ACCUSED MAN AGAIN
CHARGE.
The Customs Question. REMANDED.
This brought up the matter of Sunduger Singh, formerly em-
Vancouver, Feb. 18. Mr. A. II. F. Edwardes' visit to ployed as watchman at the Stand-
On Instructions from the British Shanghai with a view to the ard Oil Company's premises at Lai- Revenue officere made large Consul General at Shanghai, the de- creation of a compromise on the RACE TRACK SWINDLE. chikok, was again before Mr. W. seizures of oplum over the week-puty Attorney General here to-day matter of Customs collections. Schofield, at the Kowloon Magis end. In the early hours of Sunday ordered the release of William He was asked if he would favour tracy this morning, on a charge of morning. Sentor Revenue Officer Preaton Gibabi, American play any increase in the Customs tariff the willful murder of Fitta Singh, Geo. Watt organised a party which wright who was arrested upon the as a means of getting the South another watchman, on Saturday, dredged the Harbour bed about request of the United States De- to acknowledge the continued piny- February 18th.
Mr. Thomas Needham,. pro- half of the Crown and applied for Wall near the Douglas Wharf rival at Victoria from Shanghai which was said to be the plan of minent London business man, in-)
Inspector Lane appeared on be-three hundred feet from the Praya Partment of Justice upon his arment of foreign loan obligations,
Mr. Edwardes. M. de Martel ob formed the police today that he a further week's remand, intimat- and they were rewarded by a
The Consul General Informed the served that whatever. Mr. Ed had been swindled out of $140,000 prepared opium, valued at $11,250. Attorney General's office here that wardes had in mind along that through a local race track confi- It is understood the opium was a complaint recently filed against line, depended for settlement upondence game in which he Arst won Gibson in the American Court in the agreement of the various and then lost. is bets were dumped into the Harbour by gam-
Powers at Peking. His Worship accordingly adjourn-pan people, who acted as carriers, the Oriental city had been with-
The southern tour of the placed through chance acquaintan The playwright was Minister had been effected with ces with an unseen betting "ex- Yesterday afternoon S. R. 0. Watt conducted a search of several charged with forgery, baskets of charcoal which wore. It was alleged that a $200 draft vessel and partly by French war
qut difficulty, partly by anerchant hinge."
Descriptions of the confidence being unloaded from the 3.8. Chung which was endorsed for him by Col. ship. Conditions along the men were radioed east and west On into a godown. Eighty-nine Henry Davis, commander of the Yangtze although much improved, on the theory that the swindlers taels of propared oplum were dis-United States marines at Shanghai, were far from stable, and there left Hawall immediately with To-day's Observatory report covered.
had been raised to $3,200 when it were still outbreaks of piracy and their lost, which consisted of 140 states: The anticyclone has Later, a further search of the was presented to the bank. Gibson attacks
against shippingby bilin of $1,000 each, weakened and is noty central over charcoal discharged by the Ghung, denied the charge.
Isolated military groups which the Bonins. Another Is centrál On resulted in the seizure of 800
had a bad effect upon trade.
other agreement that would bring over South Manchuria. Condi-taels of prepared aplum and 850 |
better results. If the embargo tions over South China are uncer-tacls of raw oplum.
Arms Embargo Ineffectivo. National Savings Certificates
were Hfted or allowed to remain, tain. There may be a depression In connexion with the haul of Bold up to the end of December Upon the;question of methods the besults would be the same; central near Changsha, Moderate 89 tools, two Ohinese godown-numbered 838,243,509, the corres-for reducing the supply of arms for munitions would continue to monsoon may be expected over the keepers were charged before Mr. ponding cash Investment being from foreign countries to the arrive as far as he could see; if China Sea-The forecast up to R. E. Lindsell this morning, Thay £658,204,557. Durfog last year waring generale in China the not from Czecho-Slovaki, perhaps noon to-morrow is-North-cast were defended by Mr. W. D. Owen, the number of Certificates sold Minister for France felt that the from Turkey, Persin, or any one of or variable winds, moderate; gen- and the houring was adjourned was 44,709,719, their cash value embargo was not successful, but a scare of countries. This was to erally overcast; some rafn.
it was difficult to Indicate any he regretted, but a cold fact, until Wednesday morning,
being £36,766,975.
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MORE RAIN PREDICTED.
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