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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
RAID ON TIENTSIN
CONSULATE.
UNAVAILING SOVIET
PROTESTS.
A
NANKING SHY OF NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1928.
ACTION OF POLICE T.U.C. TEA GARDEN
RESENTED.
STONE-THROWING EPIDEMIC, AT SHAMSHUIPO.
SERIOUS VIEW TAKEN.
STRICTURES.
SUBSTANTIATION OF REPORT DEMANDED.
WARM REJOINDER BY TEA ASSOCIATION.
An epidemic of stone throwing at police officers has broken out. at Shamshuipo recently, the inci- dents occurring in the vicinity of Atheatrical matshed erected in Laichikok Road a short distance DELEGATES' DEFENCE.
COUNTRY NOT READY. from Shanghai Street.
Tiantain, June 22.
Inspector Honre of the Shani-
London, June 21. shulpo Police Station and In-
Warm correspondence has pass- spector Dlek of the Mongkok Station have both been the victimsed between the Secretary of the Trades Union Congress and the but in neither instance were the culprits caught..
Secretary of the Indian Tea Asso- ciation regarding the statement in the T. U. C. Report of Messrs. Purcell and Hallsworth that the tea plantations at Assam are virtually 1 slave plantation" where in human trinity of hus band, wife and child" cannot bring in more than 1/3 per day.
'It transpires that the rald on the Soviet Consulate by Chinese pelice on Wednesday night, when a cortion was placed around and all traffic stopped, was ordered by Two Indian constables on duty General Fu Tso-yi, the Garrison in Laichikok Road on Monday Commander of Tientsin on "reli-evening were subjected to a simi- able information from an imporlar outrage after ordering tant source" that the Consulate loiterer to move on. They became harboured 100 Chinese Com-indignuntat the command and munists, and that rifles, bombs, after arguing with the two officers machine-guns, ete, werd on the throw stone at them. He was premises.
promptly arrested and brought be- fore Mr. W. Sehofield at the Kow lon Magistracy this morning.
Except for the usual Consulate armoury, no arms were found, but. a number of documents have been seized.
The acting Consul, M. Grigorelif. protested without avail-Reuter. China's Representative in London.
London, June 21,
In the course of a statement to the House of Commons regarding the China situation. Sir Austen Chamberlain announced that he had been informed by the Chinese Charge d'Affaires in London, that he will continue to represent China on behalf of the Nationalist Gov- ernment-Reuter,
National Conference.
Shanghai, June 21.
A number of noted Kuomintang officials met at the residence of Mr. Chang Ching-kinng, in Nan- king on Tuesday night in connex- ion with the proposed national conference to settle outstanding problema confronting the Nanking Government,
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In evidence the constables said that when they were passing the theatre, They SAW the defendant standing in the road- way. He was told to move on but he became indignant and ask- ed why he was ordered off. One of the constables then searched him, but found nothing.
The report also stated that the Indian workers were "half-starved, badly clothed and horribly, hous-
ed.".
Did Not Visit Europeans. The Secretary of the India Tea Association wrote to the Trades Union recently declaring that he understands the delegation did not visit the tea gardens at Assam, owned or managed by Europeans and that presumably their strle- Defendant then nicked up three tures are directed against Indian- stones, one of which he threw at controlled estates. Even so, he the constables. In was imme-added, the Association does not diately arrested with the other believe there is a vestige of truth stones still in his hands.
In the report, and asked steps It was proposed to take to correct the errors.
The defendant denied the charge and accused the constables of hav- ing struck him.
what
How Figures Were Obtained. Mr. Citrine says the figurca quoted by the delegates were taken from the supplement of the Indian Trade Journal of November, 1927, showing the average monthly wages calculated by dividing the total earnings of two typical months (Sepember and March) by the total number of coolies on the books of the companies.
Mr. Citrine, the Secretary of the His Worship found the case T. U. C. has now .replied denying proved and registered a conviction. that the delegates extract certain Sergeant Britain, who prosecut- figures from the report of the ed, asked his Wowship to take a Government of Assam, or that they serious view of the case. He said stated them incorrectly. that the constables had orders to "move on" people loitering about! the theatre. Sometime previously Chinese had crowds of unruly stoned the officials of the show, At this unofficial meeting the and when the Police intervened, general opinion was, that since they themselves" were stoned. renetionary elements are so active On the night prior to the inci- the calling of a national conr-dent before the Court, Inspector ence at the present time will only Hoare, officer in charge of the result in further chaos and that Shamshuipo Police Station, was neither the country nor the Kuo-struck several times by stones mintang will benefit by such a when passing the theatre. In- spector Dick, of Mongkok, was also Finally it was decided that more hit when visiting the district. In propaganda is necessary so as to neither instance were the culprits give the country à clearer under-arrested. standing of present day politics. His Worship imposed a fine of When this has been done the Kuo- $100 with the alternative of two mintang will take the lead and call onths' hard labour in default. a National conference. The mat ter will again be discussed at the Fifth Plenary Session.
conference.
Hankow and Peking.
Shanghai June 21, More Hunan and Hupch troups
of the Fourth Army Corps com
The Ben Line s., Benarty, from Home, Straits and Philippines ports, is due here on the 30th, in- stant.
manded by General Pei Chung-h81, the latest reports indicate he may have arrived in Peking and it is withdraw his resignaion.-British estimated that the number of Wireless. Hankow troops in or near Peking
is 40,000. General Pei Chung-hsi has wired to Lí Chung-yen asking for a large consignment of provi- s:ons.
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Bandits Raid Train.
Shanghal, June 21. Bandits raided a train on the Pukow-Tientsin line on Monday, Marshal Yen Hsi-shan and the attack taking place soon after General Pei Chung-hsi appear to
the train had passed Sanchich stat- working harmoniously Peking, confirmatory of the sug
inion.
The figures made due allowance for rations, bonus and so on.
He also declures that he finds from the report of the Government of Assam, which the Tea Associa tion's secretary enclosed in hig letter, considerable confirmation of the suggestion that physical force is employed to maintain discipline among the workers in the tea gar- dens.
"What They Saw."
"It appears," he adds that our delegates recorded what they saw and nothing else."
miner
The Secretary of the Ten As50- clation has replied to Mr. Citrine, in a letter dated June 19th, in which be complains that the T.U.C. has dealt with only two points arising out of the Tea Asso- ciation's condemnation of the re- port, and had ignored the generally misleading and incorrect nature of the report.
He also stated that if Messra. Hallsworth and Purcell could sub- stantiate their vague references: The raid was completely success-by kpecific fastances, the Associn- gestion that an alliance is in the ful the train being ransacked. Ation would know how to deal with
number of passengers were kid them.-Renter. napped.
SINGAPORE.
air.
Statement în Commons.
Grill
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Arthur E. Odell, Managing - Director.
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Anxiety Diminishing.
Peking June 21.
London, June 21. Regent military and political developments in China were the A semi-oficial despatch from subject of a statement by, Sir Mukden states that the anxiety Austen Chamberlain, in reply to following the assumption of the a question in the House of Com-military governorship of Fengtien mons to-day.
by Chang Hauch-liang is diminish-.,
•
Northerners Clash,
JERVIS BAY FEAR DISPELLED.
(Continued from Page 1.)
An officer and a purty of arm- Peking, he said, was taken over ing as the fear of a conflict between ed marines from the Enterprise by the Shansi troops on June 8th. the ex-governor of Heilungkiang's thereupon departed for Trincoma- without incident and General Yon's adopted son, Wu Tai-lal and Wang lee where they will embark on Chief of Staff gave the foreign Fu-lin over the governorship of H.M.S. Oil Auxiliary Slavol, which representatives the fullest assur- Heilungklung appears to be paas-will search for the Jervis Bay. ances as to the maintenance of lawing, as the former has apparently and order.
decided to retire in obedience to 'Incendiarism Attempted. The position at Peking remained the wishes of Chang Hsuch-liang.
Another message stated:- uncertain as large numbers of Router.
"Situation serious. Ask earliest Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang's troops
under the removal of eight men were quartered immediately to the.
hatches, but dangerous. Mutiny South of the city while on June
Tokyo, June 21. and incendiarism has been at 17th General Pef Chung-hai, a
Passengers ularmed. A War Office despatch states tempted. member of the Kwangsi groop that a clash took place among the Constant guard kept on
men by passengers. now controlling Hankow arrived at Northerners on Tuesday evening volunteer
Speedily the Capital.
I am due at Colombo near Pingtu on the Shantung Rall-assist me, Feng's Intentions Obscure, way. The arrival of the wounded Monday morning."
is causing a panic in Kiaochow. The Party from the Enterprise Latest reports Indicate that A Japanese military contingent despatched on II. M. S. Oller Slavo! boarding party of Marshal Feng's troops are remov-hurried to the scene and has taken comprise a ing from the suburbs of Peking up an emergency position for the twenty marines under Lieutenant and taking up a position some purpose of safeguarding local thirty miles or so further south Japanese.-Reuter."
but his intentions remain obscure..
Tientsin was taken over by the
Shansi general on June 12th.
1
Some Jooting occurred in the
I
Japanese Opposition.
Whitfield-Reuter,
Cause of the Trouble.
London, June 21,
It is conjectured in London that Tokyo, June 21, the trouble on the Jervis Bay may The Minsoito is issuing a state-be connected with the transfer of Chinese city on the part of the ment regarding their attitude to the Commonwealth Line to the outgoing Northern troops, but
ward Chinese, affairs. It doubts White Star Line and the crews' order was speedily restored.
Railway communication with the wisdom of the despatch of objection to accepting the condi troops to Shantung and considerations of the United Kingdom Peking was interrupted for some the government doubly blame register. This is the Jervis Bay's daya, but has now been re-opents, worthy as it failed to protect the net voyage under the Common- Dr. C. T. Wang assumed office as Japanese despite the action taken. wealth flag. It is now learned Minister for Foreign Affairs at
Referring to Manchuria the that trouble arose a few days ago Nanking on June 14th. Early in statement emphasises that Japan on the Esperance. Bay's last trip June, Marshal Chiang Kai-shek does not intend to alter her status under the old flag. The passen resigned his posta of Commander but hopes the government will do gers complained of the incivility in-Chief of the Army and Chair their utmost to safeguard Japan of the crew who threw the plano
overboard-Reuter, man of the Military Council but eso right and interesta-Reuter.
Exquisite Beauty!
A WONDERFUL production described
by the "Daily Mail" as the most be- wilderingly lovely picture to look at which the screen has ever seen!
SUNRISE
With JANET GAYNOR
(Enchanting star of "7th Heaven") And GEORGE O'BRIEN
Produced by the celebrated German director, F.W. Murnau, at a cost of £1,000,0001. The aupreme achievement of the acreen! A superb. drama told with unequalled eloquence!·
AT THE
QUEEN'S
TO-DAY and TO-MORROW
TIMES & P ́UCES
At 2.30. 5.0067.15 p.m. $1.20, 80 cts., 60 äts.8'40cts. At 9.30..
$2.00, $1.20, 80 cts. 8′ 60 cis Service men in valform 60 Canta 15 back stalls and 40 Cinis to
front staila at all shows,
AT THE
ADOLPHE MENJOU
In
Blonde Brunette
A LO
a
Paramount Picture
or
with
GRETA NISSEN · ARLETTE MARCHAL Directed by
·RICHARD RÕSSON
A PIQUANT French farce
dealing with a gay young, French ́lawyer who didn't know which he preferred until he married them both,
WORLD TO-MORROW
Orchestra 5.15 & 9.20..
TO-DAY &
Interpreter 2.80 & 7.15.
Glamorous-Ironical-Compelling!
BRILLIANTLY dramatic story based on the popular novel of the jazz life! A strange social satire dealing with a mysterious, romantic gurð!...
A Herbert Brenon Production with WARNER BAXTER LOIS WILSON HEIL HAMILTON AND GEORGIA HALE
I ADOLPH ZUKOJ JESSE LAJKY
THE GREAT GATSBY
AT THE
a Paramount Picture
Produced by Herbert Brenon, who made: "Peter Pan' and "Beau Geste"!
STAR
TO-DAY & TO-MORROW Continuous 2.30 to 11.15.