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Franco's Shadow
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1922
STRIKE CRISIS.
NO NEWS FROM CANTON.
HOUSEBOYS AND AMAHS DESERTING.
the pantheon would be outraged by the appear: nce of a anwspaper with What with Italian politics and out a leader, we do not know; but we French intriguos it is surprising that do know, as common man know the the Genoa Confernce
plo still things thay are toost sure of, that It survives at all. The United States Would Never Do. Vnless, of course) Government's attitude is another the printing staff went on strike, uncertain factor. The State Depart- Then, it is to be presumed, the ment has acknowledged receipt of the scribbling staff would gallantly essay All es' invitation but has hitherto stra: ge tasks, and give the Public the car fully refrained from giving the vital news, concentrating upon that, alightest indication of its intentions. and surrendering literary frills poading It is common knowledge that America happier times. Meanwhile the hopo is reluctant to participate in the less drudge who must provide the solution of economic questions in daily lender, for the facile oriticism Europe 80 long
France and grumbling of Demos, finds bis maiutaine large laud forces and problem complicated by extra and is unable to balance her budget in unusual difficulties. If he has to consequraer of her military expend
SAYS " stand in a bread queue at the Bakery,iture. Spending 3,426,281,595 francs cook his own meals, and perhaps to a on her army, in the fourth year of share of public service as well the peasa "France stands over the
Interviewed at half past two this afternoon, the Secretary for Chiocar something in the special constabulary corpse of Europe as supreme as
Affairs (the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax) said that a telegram had been sent to line, it should be easy to estimate Napoleon after Jena, with an army of
Canton to the effect that the shipowners were ready to meet a delegation re how far the ineditations and rumina 500,000 men,
presenting the seamen but no reply bad to far been received. a potential tions normally necessary to his task army of half a million Africans in
The houseservants and amats were added to the list of sympathy must be interrupted and distracted. reserve:
strikers to-day and evidence of renewed activities by those who are en controlling directly OF Something about the strike is the indirectly nearly every great arms.
deavouring t extend the dispute is provided by a pamphlet circulated
with
"ALL MUST STOP WORK,"
HONGKONG STRIKE OFFICE."
mails, the "Hwab Kuei" from Shang- hai with general cargo, and the Haruna Maru," a new boat, comes from the same port. A large consignment of refined petroleum for the Standard Oil Co. was brought in by the “Dixie Arrow."
EXAMINATION SERVICE
RE-INSTITUTED.
The system in force here during the war of examining all craft leaving the Colony is being re-introduced. - Under this all vessels entering or leaving the barbour limits have to be passed by an examination launch.
The following regulations have been issued by the Harbour Office:-
Distinguishing Signals of Examina- tion Vessel:
1. By day the distinguishing flags for Strike Examination Vessels will be a spul flag (white and red horizontal Bne Busin. Also three red vertical surranded by a blue border) and a
sine qua Don as regards choice of meats factory of the Continent; her amongst the Chinese employed in the various business houses which sta es balls i! the Port is closed.
subject. Something sensible and helpful, rather than merely querulous and silly, is desirade. Something every day that dawns (save the holy and never to be too highly respected Sabbath) is understood. Very well, says he, feeling, however. that on the coutrary it is ery ill. Very well. Now for some data. From a ship captain, who had it direct from a policeama, the ews that the
that to morrow night has been fixed as "the time for all labourers in every office and house (whether Guild members or not) to join the strike."
TROUBLE SPREADING.
HOUSEBOYS AND AMANS
DESERT.
forces entrenched on German soil; ber coemies disurmed; her control over Belgium complete; her allies, Bried to the teeth under French direction, established like great military block- houses ever the Wreck of nations from Poland to Asia Minor; her old ally Rusein, which shed more blood for the Allies than France herself, The wave of industrial unrest that reduced to famins in the interests of French was brought still bearer home to-day a gauat shadow of is sweeping over Hongkong just now provision markets Ltd. Europeans only.
for bondholders: Germany, disarmed and by the defection of the house servants No Chinese per mutilated, stretched on the rack of and amaks. Many of them cleared mitted to enter them or buy in them demands deliberately made impos-out last night and others followed suit What shall the lender writer say sible in order to justify another turn during the day. about this item, beyond pointing out of the screw that will break her still as on the island itself residents were In Kowloon as well that it is very interesting which hap more effectually." What wonder faced with the necessity of getting pens to be the conventionally verlet then, with the situation seen thus by their own breakfasts and of doing fandango that leader-writers dance Mr. A. G. Gardiner, late editor of the their own marketing. They realised around and about all things! InDaily News, France is hostile to- that there was a fresh and topical this case-observe how cheerful and wards the Genoa conference, America significance in the of: war-time slogan Keep the bome fires barning till the "boys" come home.'
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ruary 23, 1922, at Shanghai,
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confident the demeanour of the leader cautious. writer reaching the end of the day's job-in this case we are able to ad that, like so many other bits of strike news, it was not and is not true.
Another Story.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Sir West Ridgeway, who has baen visiting British North Borneo, joins the "Kashgar" at Singapore.
The Hongkong University ma triculation and senior local examinat- ion commence on Monday, June 12.
Mr. B Tanner announces that owing to the strike his dance arranged for to-morrow (Friday) evening can not take place.
Shaken out of his passivity by the dramatic suddenness of Tuesday's developments the man in the street has begun for the first time in the seven week's history of the seamen's i etrike to take a really active interest 10 it. After the novelty of seeing a hundred and fifty ships idle in the barbour had warn off he settled down into the role of au apathetic spectator of a dispute
Owing to the strike the ordinary which, important though its yearly meeting of the Hongkong) effect was upon the Colony as a whole, lotel Co., Ltd., has been postponed did not concern him personally. until further notice. Incidents like the enrolling of special constables and the closing down of Messrs. Deacon, Looker. Draron the Union fanned the flanie of bis and Marston advertise that claima interest a little but the advent of the against the estate of the bite Sir Ellis racing season weil nigh extinguished Kudotis must be sent in forthwith
"HONGKONG STRIKERS
OFFICE."
OFFICE HANDS CALLED OUT.
Where is the "Hongkong Strikers Office"? Where is the printer who prints its notices? The printers of a notice in Chinese, issued to all the office bands, can be punished if lonnd.
The China Mail has had a rough translation made of this notice. It reads as follows:-
2. By night the Examination Stea- mera will carry --
Port is closed.
(1) Three Red Vertical lights if the
(2) Three Waite Vertical lights if the Port is open
stuffa (including Flour and Rice) Coal and Finwood. It finds that there is a plentiful supply for the normal residents of the Colony in their The above light will be carried in ordinary avocations. Arinogements addition the ordinary navigation are being made that such supplies as lights, and will show ad unbroken ble. Steps are being taken to prevent Closed are ordinarily imported daily shall light all round the horizon. continue as uninterruptedly as possi Signala indicating "Port prices unduly rising.
When the Port is closed, ne. when Distribution of the above com- entrance to the Pat is prohibited, being provided for with the assistance hoisted at the following places in modities is in course of arrangement, three Re 1 Vertical balls by day or 3 and even detailed distribution is Vertical Lights by night will be of the Community.
addition to being buisted The Pass Office for the issue of Examination Steamers :--
tho Passes to leave the Colony is in being Eastern Entrance...... Pak Sha at the Central Police Station. Wau Battery.
Western Entrance. Island.
It
Green
Protection of the public and determined action with regard to those who may attempt to undermine If the Harbour Master considers. the well-being of the Community has it decirable to close only oce entrance been carefully dealt with, and the by day, the following signals will be maintenance of law and order is fully hoisted:- provided for. It is therefore, Eastern Entrance closed: 3 red balls unnecessary for ordinary business life at Pak Shu Wan Examination Bat- to be interrupted.
tery.'
There are several ships in the Harbour loaded with Rice which inflet be discharged as rapidly as possible for the benefit of the public, otherwise this commodity will deteriorate and cause suffering. Arrangements are being made for it to be unloaded. It is requested that owners of godown space should notify the Acsistant Colonial Secretary of the extent, nature and whereabouts of their facilities, in order that supplies may be adequately stored and duty dis- tributed at reasonable prices.
"The strike situation grows worse and worse. Many of the Guilds have already come out, and we ought not to be inactive. In view of the progress of affairs we have definitely fixed on to-moTow night, 3rd inst., the Government from noon to-morrow Firewood will be placed on sale by as the time for all labourers in at the Wanchi Public Works Depart every office aud house (whether ment Depot, at $2.20 a picul. Peak Guild members or not) to join the residents requiring coal auould apply has to serounge around for his tim Among the passengers who sailed strike. This we
should do as to the Union Insurance Society. and that his wife is at her wits end by the T. K. K. Ginys Maru yester Guildsmen to save logs of face and to to keep the larder
day were Mr. R Ponsonby Fane and protet our own lives. stocked
We should is producing in his soul a feeling that Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamnus and its time he did something. Gossip on
family. the ferry and the tiam revealed a
it.
Now the circumstance that he
new eching yesterday. What we Botanic Garden? last month showed a The record of rainfall in the want to do" said one man "ie to show total of 5.94 inches. The highest for 'em that we are a self reliant com- munity. They'll get the surprise of Twelve days saw no rain.
one day was 1 MQ" on the 18th. their lives when they see how well we carry on without them." That is a
is
A Persian cat, valued at $100, fairly general sentiment and there stolen from the str. "Chengtu" at resentment against the strikers. With covered in a house in Avenue Road besides a growing feeling of Shangbai during the week, was dis one trio who were discussing the situs on Tuesday night last week. tion is a deserted hotel lounge yester.
day afternoonth sresentment has taken
When the CNS. "Hunau" arriv
o! has been removed to the Mortuary.
wag
Lot be so greedy as to accept bribes to continue working, nor be afraid of their (European) strong forces. We to prevent endless trouble all must should all stand together. In order
stop work at once.
N. B.-If anyone does not get his job back when the strike is over, this by it. Please ask the go-betweens. office will see that he does not lose
Hongkong Strikes Office.
lat day 3rd moon 11th year of the Republic.
THE DAIRY FARM.
THE BREAD QUEUE.
at Green Island and Harbour Office.
Western Entrance closed: 3 red balls
marked on Eastern
The Examination Auchorage are Charts attached.
and Western
Examination Vessela flying Blue Ensign and Examination Flag will lay in these Anchorages.
and coming into the Port must go All juoka and launches going out direct to these Examination AR-
chorages and anchor.
Launches going out will be covered person other than crew and a clearance by a permit from the Police for any
launch setting out the destination, from the Harbour Office for the number of passengers, if any, and number of crew.
A permit from the Superintendent of Imports and Exports Office covers any cargo carried.
for any
Junks will be covered by a clearance Inside Wiseman's cafe this morning! from the Harbour Office setting forth People queued up again for their number of crew, cargo permit and the ration of one pound of bread per Special Police Permit person. The assistants were kept passengers other than crew. not have had to put up with displays irregularity of permit the junk or bard at it all the morning and should In any cases where there is any of ill temper such as one customer was launch should be held and turned over guilty of while a China Mail reporter to the Police. was buying his loaf there this morning.
HOTELS CARRYING ON.
it,
GUESTS AS LIFTMEN.
The call for Police is Code Flag "8 or telephone through Battery to Water Police Station.
All Native Craft will be towed over an imaginary line as marked on Chart after examination,
that
YOUR NEWSPAPER.
WHERE TO GET IF THE COOLIES STRIKE.
As it Jon seems certain that the
and
in vinbly wasted labour ought to Moreover the sense of humour most certialy dees forbid futile reproaches unbeeding people a hundred miles away. It does torbid the writing of arguments tending to show the Gov
the form of an anti-tipping resolution.ed at Shanybai from Hongkong ahe ernment officials what they really All of them are inveterate 11 o'clock reported having passed a submerged CLOSING DOWN AT KOWLOON. the Astor House hotel was able to Steamers except
Because its boya were Annamites, ought to have done the year before coffee drinkers and afternoon tea men junk, with one mast standing. Her
These Regulations do not apply to JONES-On February 21, 1922. at last, which is the favourite tune and they have pledged themselves to position was Lat. 3. 438 N., Long.
Steamers carry on as usual yesterday, out the leaving -or entering from the Shangbai, Derek Leslie Trevally, of the kerbstous publicist.
If are that in future the cafe boys and 122". 9E.
From the time the Dairy Farm had to do the best they could in the Channel.
management lost their staff to-day and Westward must TIBO infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Watense of responsibility suggests the the hotel boys too, go short of their
the Sulphur Jones, of 11 Darroch lud, a publication of an apt and timely and customary cumsha.
opened its doors this morning there direction of providing "scratch" helpful leader, a leader that shall Bano Liquor Law.
The P. M. S. Co.'s Empire which has kept the staff hard at it. other hotels the residents are, as one has been a constant stream of buyers meals for their guests. At all of the State" sailed from Yokohama on really lead, then indeed the poor wretch is to be pitied. It has caly since it became law in the United Shanghai and Manila. From present flocking to it for their daily nenes hand wherever they can. In the Prohibition has met many attacks February 24 for Hongkong via Koke, entered the Dairy Farm are now splendidly" and leading a helping
People who perhaps have bardly ever manager in the first few days to say what could States but it will have to fight bard indications we expect her at this port sities. The main anxiety is the Hongkong Hotel this morning ladies put, it, "bucking in and should be done.
To offer advice to repel the latest. As cabled yester now requires a self-complacente, & day, the executive committer of the
on March 9. Anna S., the wife of Theodore G. self confidence, we might almoet saya Federation of Labour is appealing for
milk supply. It is good to Davis, of Plainfield, New Jersey the make up of any man competently tion and the substitution of a measure the ship arrived at Shanghai, sudden- Fatm produce the rule applies that if cafeteria was in full swing at tiffin Morning Post bave arranged to
were busily engaged in sweeping and self-conceit, that should be no part of
The chief steward of the East know that the milkers are still tidying up generally and the men folk newspaper delivery coolies will strike a campaign for the repeal of prohibi Asiatic motor vessel "Chile," when being that of delivery. For Dairy of liftboys and Ball porter. The Press
working, the only difficulty were taking it in turns to fill the jobs PEREIRA-On Thurdry February filling the position that imposes such permitting the sale of light wince and ly became gravely ill and
to-morrow the Hongkong Daily Bare decency requires beers. Prohibition will bave to fight removed to hospital ashore. He died you want it you must fetch it. At time and crowds of hungry business have two coolics at the following 23, 1922, at the Cirortal Hospital.
the South China Shangbai, stet» banf alluess, avoidance of the easy but heartless hard to repel this attack because it shortly after admission, and the body present a police officer is on duty at mon gratefully availed themselves of places between 7 and 10 Pun Theophilo Fortune Pereira. of method of saying "We told
command the support Brewer and Co., aged 73 years.
We kept on telling you 80 80. will
Com-
the Dairy Farm door. monsense must be aware of the use- the large section of the public
The Dairy Farm ask us to announce
under police protection:-Top Teak lessness of pointing a moral, or rather,endment either
which opposes the eighteentli um- The King has been pleared to that, owing to. the difficulties |
Tramway station, for the convenience *SPECIALS" SWORN IN, as a tyranny or award the Reserve Decoration (B.D.) that are being experienced in hand-
of Peal subscribers whose papers are in this case, several morals. It would na a direct incitement to crime, to Licut Comdr. Frederick G. W. ling supplies, their Kowloon depot bo too much like reminding a young Seeking neither rigorous enforcement Newbery, R.N.R., who is at present will have to be closed down. That businos houses with the object of Road Barker Road, May Road and not delivered; bottom tram station, Recently the C.8.P. circularised the for the convenience of Plantation man whose mother has just died at nor completo return to forteer con in carmend of the CM.S. "Kwang have to come across to the main compiling a register of those willing to Bowen Hond level subscribers and
means that Kowloon residents will Home that his neglectfulness us. aditione, this latcet campaign can thi," for his services in the Royal depot in Wyndham Street for their serve as special constables in the the Star Ferry, for the convenience of would be still more like a curo of testimony to the good commonsense The presentation, by Sir Everard provisions. correspondent was deplorable. It invoke the example of Quebec se Navy Reserve and during the War. telling a person still engaged in a and sweet reasonableness of its aims, Fraser K.O.M.G., acting on behalf of beated quarrel how to weid quarrels Thanks to sans government admini II.M. Minister, took place at the in future. Then what to do? What liub stration, the liquor business in thit Consulate General in Shanghai last to take? What to say! It is a province will now support the fiae week The physicist may greatly simplify terrible commentary, a revolting arts in coming years. With the bis tuak by multiplying the time co exposure of the real nature of the job, annual prout of $4,000,000 derived ordinate in his equations by the to have to admit that the obvious and from liquor gontrol the government drnly inherite $40,000,000 in "Too An official announcement issued
A poor young book agent sud- square root of minus one. The com-most just advice is inapplicable and will not only be able to give a great Many Millions," this evening's Kow, last night by the Colonial Secretariat pradore may simplify bis by murmur unacceptable. With nothing useful impetus to education but it will also icon Theatre attraction. The two old stated ing Velly Bolly. No can." But the to say, say nothing. That sounds bo able to eliminate the provincial unalen who make hid their ter had leader writer for a newspaper, what sound. It is sound. But when debt in twenty yeats Buying its made their money out of crook" access to those responsible for the A Committee, which has direct: can he do? Here is the contuunity translated into its inmediato effect, it own liquor direct fruto Europe, the stock. When the young mon at essential services of the Colony, has Le would serve interested, and most me us write nu Joader that does no government furthermore can follow tempts to spent his millious 16 po- | been cetabli botly interested, in nothing tub The lead, That works out as to leader at the policy of encouraging the ur of countere Buike. If the sano of kutoour does all, which (without slit least reflection willo, rather than hard liquors, including Escape from dentia in February,
to give affect to to Harbour DIB same strange advantured, the Ordinando raised on the 18th "Oh mit prevent him from writing about requisite) appears to be flat heresy, or Sudan liquor trable control be made b1 sing hetal The climax offers an Prelevance, the couscousness of even blasphemy, What higli gods in a flasholal and a moral fuccek, interesting puzzle.
China Mail.
The
**TH, ZESTION, PUBLIC SERVICE."
Sirasong, Thursday, March 2, 1812
THE LEADER THAT DOESN'T
OUR FOOD SUPPLIES.
WHAT IS BEING DONE.
The Comin
the quotio
abed
event of any emergency. Those Kowloon subscribers. whose names had been eent in were Should the delivery coolies striko, called up to the police headquarters the China Mail will be available from to day and sworn in for three months' coolies at the same places between D service by the Senior Magistrate (Mr. and 7 p.m.
J. R. Wood). By 10a.m. at least a
with an armlet, a truncheon and a hundred must bave been put through
police whistle. and afterwards they were all issued
oven ships have cleared
HARBOUR MOVEMENTS.
(Continued on Page 5.)
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