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THE
HONGKONG
HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL; PEAK HOTEL Telegraphic Address: "KREMLIN, HONGKONG.
AND
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ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALAGE HOTEL;-
MAJESTIC HOTEL
Telographie Address: "CENTRAL, SHANGHAL”
HOTELS
LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotel
Des Wagons Lits, Poking... KING EDWARD HOTEL.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1928.
END OF EURCHARIST BETTER NANKING
CONGRESS.
SPECTACULAR SCENES IN SYDNEY HARBOUR.
FLOTILLA OF SHIPS.
Sydney, Sept. 9. Magnificent scenes marked the conclusion of the Eucharistic Con- gress here.
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OUTLOOK.
PARTY CHIEFS REACH COMPROMISE.
CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE RIVAL FACTIONS. -
CHIANG ON HOLIDAY.
CIVILIANS IN ARMY MANOEUVRES,
SOVIET TRAINING AGAINST GAS ATTACKS.
TEACHING MILITARISM.
Riga, Sept. 9. Remarkable arrangements have been made by the Soviet authorities to Interest the population in the Russian army manoeuvres, which are now being carried out in the
Kleff district.
Cardinal Cerretti this afternoon, carrying a monstrance containing the Host, and accompanied by a galaxy of chamberlaina, proceeded to Manly wharf, where the party
Shanghai, Sept. 9. boarded a gilded and decorated
The people have been instructed, The Kuomintang Party outlook steamer on which huge.crosses and is distinctly more encouraging as at the given signal, to carry out a magnificent altar had been erect-the result of the success which has prescribed precautions, against a attended the efforts, initiated by Australian holders of the
as attack, such, as for instance, compromse between the rival the donning of gas masks and go- exquisite workmanship, profusely
ing underground studded with sparkling jowels, above the Io80.
ed.
Most Modern and Central Hotel in the Colony, all Bed Rooms sówly renovated and installed with Box Spring Beds, Hot and Cold Victoria Cress carried a canopy of Marshal Li Chal-sum, to achieve Water, also Telophone.
TEA DANCES;
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m. Hotel launch meota all steamers,
Above Hotel).
($25 for thirty Tiffin Tickets can be had at the Office of the aistor-ship, carrying a thoвand
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Bar and three Billiard Tables; two in New Billiard Saloon.
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LOCAL CRICKET.
FRIENDLY MATCH ON THE UNIVERSITY GROUND.
On the University ground on Saturday a cricket match was played between the Rev. E. K. Quick's team and the Diocesan Boys' School, the students being heaten by 01 runs.
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factions...
Router this morning confirms Lecturers, singers and actors A Papal steamer followed her the reports in the Telegraph last have been distributed, over the week, atating that important re- "war" area to give concerts and men in brilliant blue uniforms. organisation problems have beon plays of a warlike nature between Then came flotilla of other considered by Marshal. Chiang battles.
Street demonstrations of war film steamers with members of the Kai-shek, Mr. Wu Han-min and Congress aboard, all flying the Marahal Li Chai-sum, and that a will also be utilised. Papal colours.
solution has been reached, the The armies participating in these have received a de- The steamers wont qut In pre-essentials of which are the forma manoeuvres cession to the Harbour heads, tion of five new Councils in accor-claration from the factory workers: where Cardinal Cerretti pronounc-dance with the edict of the lata Dr. "We are following your activities. ed the Benediction on "the oceans Sun Yat-sen.
Remember, at a giveu moment, we ahall be ready to take up ands with of the world." :
you against the Capitalists."
A Turkestan division is parti cipating in similar manoeuvres in the Leningrad aren.-Reuter,
Working in Harmony.
The steamiers then returned to the quay, whence a huge proces-
As the result of the Con- aion to the Cathedral took place, through densely packed streets. ferences, the Right Wing, Marshal Chiang's following and the The celebration of the Sacramentvangs Clique will work in and the pronouncing of the Benedi-
harmony at Nanking, though
etion by Cardinal Cerretti conclud- Reuter states that it is suggested INTERNATIONAL AIR ed the Congress.-Reuter.
MISHAP TO MOTOR
BOAT.
INCIDENT AT REPULSE BAY ON SATURDAY.
FORTUNATE ESCAPE.
CONTEST.
TWELVE-DAY TESTS FOR LIGHT MACHINES.
that Mr. Wu Tzo-wei's clique is not enthusiastic over the dévelop ments na they have always souglit Lo force Marshal Chiang Kai-shek to work through them polically. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is, however, extremely pleased with the trend of events, and, he left Shanghai on Friday evening for SIX Fonghwa, his birthplace, where he is to spend a few day's holiday. Madame Chiang Kai-shek accom- Tanied the Nationalist C.1.C. to Fenghwa, the visit being purely for private purposes.
BRITISH FLIERS.
Paris, Sept. 9. An International light aeroplane competition lasting over a period of twelve days, and comprising a variety of Lests, "quality", "per- But for the presence of mind
This afternoon. Mr. Tan Yon-formance" "re lability" etc, began of those on board, coupled with kai arrived in Shanghai, and he at the Orly Aerodrome to-day, timely nasistance from willing immediately visited Mr. Wu Han- Sixteen French machines, three helpers, whe avere nearby, Amin, suggesting that the Modernte German and six British have enter- pienie party at Repulse Bay on
leader should leave at once fored. Saturday afternoon might have re-Nankog. sulted in the loss of a motor hont.
The motor bent "Thornycroft," Wu Han-min Awaiting Chlang. belonging to the famous company
Mr. Wu Han-min indicated that of that name, was the craft con- cerned. There were three persons he prefers to wait until Marshal on board at the time of the Chiang Kai-shek returns from Incident when the boat was well out in the Bay. A tow rope, which was being used to haul a surf board, suddenly gave way, and, shortly afterwards, it was discovered that one of the planks at the stern of the motor boat had been holed.
Fenghwa.
It is reported that Marshal LA Chaf-sum, General Li Chung-yen, Mr. Tai Chi-tao and Mr. Li Shih-| song are leaving for Nanking on Thursday.
Mr. Wu Han-min gave another Interview to Chinese journalists to-day, and he confirmed that a compromise has been reached re- garding the administration of the central government.
The Britisis competitors include; Lady Heath, flying an Avro; Cap- Lain Percivil, Avro: Lieutenant Neville Stack, Avro; Captain Brond, Gipsy Math; and Lieutenant Com- per, Bristol-Reuter.
THE INVASION OF TONGSHAN.
(Continued from Page 1.) promised to observe strict neutrall- ty.
British Troops al Tongshan.
It was soon realised that unless something were done quickly, the boat would sink. Those on board therefore went to the bow of the houl in the hope of raising the stern and they were successful to a certain extent. In this they had the assistance of a Chinese gentle man from a pienie launch nearby who lent his "weight" by sitting with the others on the bows of the "Thornycroft." Is action is very
Peking, Sept. 9. The battalion of the Bedford and much appreciated by the three persons who were on heard the
Hertfordshire Regiment which motor boat at the time.
Eventually, with the assistance
were sent to Tongshan from Wet- of two empans, the motor boat
haiwel on June 23 last are still Efforts to com
there and have taken the usuni precautions for the defence of was beached. municate with Messrs. A. King,
foreign life and property. They The well-known boatbuilders, were
have been given the usual instruc- tions to maintain the strictest rendered difficult, by the fact that
The machinery of the Govern-neutrality between the contend- the public telephone at Repulse Bay was out of order and finally ment is likely to be thoroughly ing Chinese forces.
It is stated that the British, French and Japanese Consulates will each despatch a military officer For the first time since his to the front in urder to consult with arrival in Shanghai, Mr. Wu Han- the Chinese military leaders regard. min announced his intention of ing protection of foreign interests taking up the appointment of in the war zone. Nam Chung Pao, Chairman of the Legislative Coun- cil recently offered. He stated that he will wait in Shanghat only until Marshal Chiang returns. They will leave for Nanking to- gether, and both will take up the posts recently mentioned: Mar- shal Chiang will be head of the Executive Counell, which will be generally speaking, a Cabinet.
Reorganisation at Nanking.
It is generally anticipated that A. King, who returned in an in-borne in mind that all members the Chibli-Shantung remnants will credably short space of time with who aim at the welfare of the shortly retire from Tongshan, but just the material required to effect country, whether of the Right or the British authorities do not anti- the necessary repairs. The boat Left Wings, should have a hand cipate serious trouble at Tongshan either. from the retreating Chihli- was floated aguín in a little over in the administration. half an hour and was eventually The numerous difficulties con- Shantung forces or the advancing towed back to Hongkong. The net fronting the Kuomintang and Nationalists, damage is placed at about $20, Government, sald Mr. Wu Han- Most of the foreigners who have. being only a question of replacing min, are not due to lack of been holidaying at Peitaiho are effelent leaders, but to the fact belleved now to have returned. a plank.
Mr. R. R. Roxburgh, of the that only a few are prepared to Owing to difficulties in travel a Thornycroft company, who was Lay in Nanking to shoulder the special ship, the Kingsing, brought back about 500 together yesterday. one of those aboard the motor responsibilities of service. beat, was very much impressed by
An offort will be made to secure-Reuter. the skill displayed by Messrs. A. the co-operation of all members of King and the expeditious manner the Kuomintang Irrespective of In which they carried out the their political leanings, repairs.
a car had to be sent to Messrs. reorganised, though it will be
JAPAN AND CHINA.
The padro's eleven hatted first TOKYO STANDS FIRM ON
und totalled', 151 runs, Lieut.
Musson (53 retired) and B. A. Lec
book four wickets for 32 rUNA.
POLICY.
announcement abrogating
Mr. Wu Han-min also made an announcement to the effect that Manchuria will shortly run up the Nationalist fag at Mukilen," and announce allegiance to the Nan- king Government,
New Posts Surmises.
Shanghai, Sept. 9.
Successes Reported.
Pelping, Sept. 9. Pel Chung-hai's subordinate, L1. Pin-hsien, claims that after several hours fighting he captured Feng- Jen at noon on the 8th inst. Other forces are advancing along the railway to Tangshan.-Ecuter.
Yangisze Movements,
The Chinese vessel Fu Shun has arrived at Wanhalen from,Kwelfou.
It is generally assumed that the The steamer had a full complement
Shanghal, Sept. 10. (40) being the top scorers.. R. Leo Mr. Yada, the Japanese Consul, Moderate leaders offered chair-of General Yeng Pot-yuan's troops
Interviewed at Osaka on his return manships: of the new Nanking on board.
Another steamer, the Wu Haing, from Shanghai, atated that Japan Councils, will accept the appoint has arrived from down the river The School replied with 30 runs, would again request the Nation-ments.
with some troops aboard. General The following are now being Woo Hain-kwangis now holding G. Lee with 19 being top scorer.alist Government to withdraw lis Rev. E. K. Quick himself took four apanese Commercial Treaty Mr. Sun Fo will be asked to be-
the mentioned as probable assistants: Kwelfou for General Yang Sen.
A message from Nanging states wickets for 25 runs and A. T. Lee before opening negotiations in ro- come Vice-Chairman of the Legis- that two Chinese transports and the two for six.
gard to Treaty revision.
lative Council, Mr. Tai Chi-tao, s.8. Kiang Shun, owned by the He added that a further protest Vice-Chairman of the Examination China Merchants Steam Navigation would be registered regarding the (Civil Service). Council, and Mar- Company, have salled up the river continuance of the boycott of shal Feng Yu-halang, Vice-Chain with about 4,000 troops on board. Japanese goods. Nam Chung Pao, man of the Executive Council, It is understood that these troops under Marshal Chiang Kai-shek..
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