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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1922

THE CHINA. MAIL.'

LOCAL LABOUR. UNION ASKS FOR MEDIATION.

WHERE IS HEUNG IU?

CLEAR CASE.

KOWLOON ROBBER SENT TO JAIL.

SHIPOWNERS REPLY.

Mr. Sutherland acknwledge its recript and communicated its contents to the Government. GOVERNMENT'S EXPLANATION. The following letter a beer. addressed by His Excellency the Govenor to His Majesty's Con ul General at Canton:-

Government House. Hongkong, 16th May, 1922, Sir, I have the kepour to forward a copy of a telegram which has beeD! received from the associated Cham-

LOCAL SUPREME COURT'S INTEREST.

ar; est.

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The Jadce: I can make provisional order, the warrant to be issued at the close of the session....

The court then turned its attention to the next caar.

LAUNCH DISPUTE. NEGOTRITIONS BREAK DOWN.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

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PUBLIC BATHING BEACH AT STONECUTTER'S ISLAND.

Commencing from the 13th instant every day.

Pier Ferry leaves Pottinger Street Ferry calls at Police Pier,

... 5.107, Tsim Sha Ti Ferry leaves at Folice Pier,

5 ta Tsim Sha Trui ...

$50 for coxswains of launches over 75 feet in length with an anual Ferry arrives Stencentter's increase of $1 until the maximum ($45) is reached.

$25 for o. 1 engineers of launches ander 75 feet in length with sa annual increase of $1 until the maximam (529) is reached.

$29 for No. I engineers of launches increase of $1 until the maximum A crowded meeting of the Engineers (14) is reacted. and Coxswains Guild considered these

demands, proposale, and after discussion re solved to insist on the Association's

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... 5.35 ..

Lland Ferry leaves Stonecutter's

Island...

€45 m

On Saturdays, Sundars and all publie leaving Pottinger Street Pier at 3.00) The shore time table is subject to boliday two additional ferries will run pm and 400 p.m. respectively.

Ister date.

FARES:

Return Faze from Pottinger

Street Fier

Return Fare from Pelice Pier,

Teim Sha Tsui

the

50 cta.

10 cts.

Negotiations in the dispute between Details of an early morning robbery

launch-owners and the launchmen No

response. "Heung la!"

in April, when a lonely richa pas who have threatened to strike to day

a ferry service to Stonecutter's Yesterday the Seamen's Union was Heung In!" Still no response.

"No appearance, your lordship," senger was stopped by three measless a settlement is reached, cen still talking strike and in the after-

met at the Kan Lang Sa Yeak Kai Fong Ferry noon despatched a letter to Mr. K. Sutherland, the Chairman of the said the Chinese interpreter addressing were retailed to the Puisse Judge tinned sesterday afternoon. Repre NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

sing Messrs R. E. Greig (foreman), Emen's Association Shipowners' Committer. This letter the Faise Judge Mr. J. B. Wood) at (Mr. J. E. Wood) and a jury comprisentatives of the owners and the faland has been arrangert for with the stated that the Union did not under the Criminal Sessions this morning.

The Crown Sclicitor explained that Marxing. II. Griffit, W. Wong, C. F. Secretariat for Chinese Affairs, the Co., Ltd in accordance with the

J. Quarles van Cfford, A. des Reowners proposing the following terms. following time table-

$15 month for sailors and stokera stand why Chan was arrested and

with an annual increase of 50 cents was required they regarded it as a contravention Heusz Ta's presence

a charge of attering medio and J. C. V. Ribeiro, at the

Criminal Sessions this morning.

The Crown Solicitor, Mr. H. Kattil the maximum ($17) is reached. $20 for coxswains of iaunches under of Article VII of the recent strike

a false instrument.

annual agreement. The Shipowner's Conta sa wer

Te Judge: Very well, then. I mittee was asked to set as mediator in the teatter with the Goverum athail make an order estreating his Tolmes outlined the case for the pro75 feet in length with an

warrant for his recution. About 48 m. on April 12 increase of $1 until the maximum

he said, Wong Shu Furn, a seamen No threst of strike mascoutained in hail and issue the letter.

The Crown Solicitor: In the Ordinemployed on the oil tanker "Clam," ($30) is reached. ace the words occur on his failure was proceeding in a ricshs from Yau- Peat during the cassions." Imati to Hunghom. Near the junction Would suggest that you wait until the of Gascoigne and Nathan Roads sessions close before finally making the ricsha lights failed. While the coolie was endeavouring to relight the order

the lights, three toen appeared in the almost deserted street and asked Wong where he was going. Almost before he wris s while the other searched him over 75 feet in length with an annual sight alteration if found desirable at a could answer, two of them seized bis stealing $50 in notes and 80 cents in silver. The robbers then told Wong to continue his journey to Hunghom hers of Commere at Cauten with Hongkang was no longer desirable in the richa, but he protested he had reference to the burishment of Chan and therefow Mr. Chan has been no money to pay the coole. They replied they had paid the fare. Haring deported by the Government. on Ping-Shang

without giving seen to moter as Wong was still 2-Ton Associated Chambers refer the 15th. inst.

dissatisfied and started to walk when to the action of this Government as us notice. constituting a breach of the "We further beg to announce to go they threatened to assault him

Negotiations in the launchmen's went made on the 3th March with that Mr. Chan's case is a mistake. unless he entered the ricsha. Wong! the Seamen; and I shall be glad His wife whether killed by Chan him thereapon obeyed. He had gone a therefore if you will bring to their self or by his assailant is still not short distance only, however, when he dispute broke off to-day without any this morting, notice the exact wording of the known and as there is no evidence met an Indian constable and told him settlement being reached. Delegates of undertaking by this Government with proof so he was set free by the Canton what had happened. The Indian the men and launch owners met regard to banishment, which is given Geversment and we do not know promptly blew his whistle and gave on what ground did the Hongkong chase to three men who had been seen

their original demand for increased at page 4 of the enclosed print.

wages. The owners' delegates raid make 3-The fact that Chan Ping-shang Government take to have him deport standing together about two hundred The union delegates held out for Frem BELAWAN. DELL, PENANG & is, or was, an officer of the Seamen's. The Government's idea, we dare yards farther down the street,

the sharing the spoils, the prosecution they could only based Union has nothing whatever to de

murder case to bacish him in order alleged. These men, who had beener. A protracted discussion exsaad, Steamship with is banishment, which has

to make a breach of faith and of visible in the light from the street the meeting terminating fruitlessly. solely on decurd "pos been

fellowed by Wong, concentrated his this alternoon but it is pointed out tise ground that he is a confessed violation of term 7 of our strike settle lamps, now setered. The Indian The ultimatum of the men expires

of a ment. murderer, coprited also

Police In term of our strike settlement endeavours on catching one man that the men's delegates have been at marderous attack upon a Oficer. This Government has found it was stipulated that the Hong005 Summoned by the police whistle pins to indicate that they do not

time limit expires. it necessary, in the interests of peace Government would take no steps Sergeant Baker and a Chinese con and good order, to refuse the hospita- against officials and members of the stable soon reached the vicenity. The now just what will happen when the Ety of the Colony to criminals of this Seamen's Union provided they did Indian lost eight of his man, but violare the

Sergesat Esker in another street ree type; and is regrets that it is unable did not to accede to the request of the Hongkong after they returned to ing a man running fired at him. The man got away, but a short time later Associated Chambers that Chan Ping the Caloay and shang should be allowed to remain been recognised by the Hongkong the Chinese constable searching an Government in the presence of you alleyway found the prisoner now bere. I have, ele..

and the British Consulate in Canton before the court standing in a door- and also the delegate of the Canton ay leaning against the wall. A little Government. Now the "Hongkong later the Indian arrived with Wong Government took this step in so who at once identified the captive a doing proved that he wanted to one of the three robbers. break his promise.

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(Sd) R. E. AITURE,

Governor, etc. H's Britannic Majesty's Conrul

General, Canton.

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H.E. the Governor and the Hou: Secretary for Chinese

Affairs.

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And

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lawi of

the above bas

it must to or

be have

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At present all the guilds of the community of Hongkong 'are feeling dangerous that the same case may pesceful another We have been informed by various happen and are in a desperate position Labour Associations that Chan Ping: settled

resistible attempt. As you shang, President of the Seamen's

the Government familiar with Caion, has been detained by the

so we hope you will be the mediator Rongkong Government for no crime, and we are asked to fight the case of this matter. Now all the workmen with all our effort.

This is a breach of Article 7 of the of different guilds are in great ex- Conditions for the settlement of the citement and anger, especially own if you will kindly reply us at your strike of the scamen. Your Govern-members, therefore we shall be glad

earnest convenience.

mest has all the time treated people with faith and justice. Why is this donr suddenly. We beg that he may be released at once, so that no trou ble may arise. Theu it will be a great tood.

UNION OF ALL CONMERCIAL ASBOÇIA- TIONS, IN THE WHOLE PROVINCE.

OF KWONGTUNG

MTR.

<mentioned reads as follows: "

The letter is signed by Choy Man Shan, the Vice-Chairman.

THE REPLY.

at the

Before the Magistrate the prisoner made the following statement:-

NEGOTIATIONS FAIL

at 11 o'clock

no further

MAN WHO CAME BACK.

AND WENT TO JAIL

EVERY TIME...

For fally twenty minates this morn- ing, the Supreme Court devoted its closest attention to meeting the most arbent with of one humble Chinese.

Lee Yay had shown himself anxious to remain in Hongkong, so anxious, indeed, that he bad four times defied

deportation order. Even

I did not commits robbery. I only wanted to borrow from him. The complainant blewa whistle and had me arrested. The Europesa and the Indian constables assaulted me. The complainant also assaulted charged me. I was beaten all the way to Judge

when this morning,

Puissa the belcre

F Wood) (Mr. 3.

the police st: tion. They best me at the Criminal Sessions, Lee Yau with their fate. I asked the com- gave the court every assistance in helping him to realise his dearest am- plainant," Are you a seaman ?"

He said Fes." Then I tried to Lition. He pleaded guilty.

The Court could do no less than borrow money from him. He ac- sused me of robbing him and called perform its part. It saw to it that be

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T. L. PERETYS. Director of Public Works

Public Works Oce.

Hongkong, May 16, 1992

KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART

MAATSCHAPPIJ.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE

SINGAPORE

VAN OVERSTRATEN," Having arrived from the above ports, that all goods are being landed at theft consignees of cargo by her are notified risk inte the hamardous and or extra hasardous Godowns, of the Hongkong & Korloon Whart & Godewa Co, Ltd.

whence andjor from the wharves deli- very may be obtained,

Goods not cleared by the 24th May, 1999, will be subject to rent.

Claims against the steamer must be presented in writing within ten days after arrival of steamer, otherwise they will not be recognised.

by

No Fire Inenrabce will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,

Agents. Hongkong, May 17, 1929.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

From NEW YORK.

*HE Steamship

THE

"KAZEMER"

having airired, Consignees of cargo are informed that all goods are being

the sergesat to strike me. I ad-should remain in this fair Colony for landed at their risk into the hazardocs mit having taken sixty cents from three years-in jail. Furthermore it and/or extra hazardous Codorns of the complainant. I did not say "I thoughtfully added hard labour to Halt's

should not hang too heavily on his

Whart, Kowloon,

whence

you make a noise I will have to the sentence in order that the time delivery may be obtained.

No claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all strike you." That is all The reply to this letter points out in

After the prosecution's evidence hande

Lee Yan's record showed that he Goods remaining undelivered after the first place that the Shipowners Committee took no part in the

All claime against the Steamer must had been given, the prisoner stated

they settlement between the Chinese that he did not tell the police station first began his career of crime in the 24th May will be subject to reat. before 31st May, 1922, or seamen's delegates and the Gavern interpreter he had stolen the $10 Colony in 1915 when he was sent to ment on points that did not affect the found in his possession. That moury jail for three months for receiving be presented to the Endersigned on or All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, The print referred to" was Govern- shipowners, neither was any repre he had earned working as a sub-stolen property. When this sentence will not be recognised.

thipowners stitute on a Bite Funnel steamer. expired he was banished for five

took! years. be the 60 centa discussion or of ment Notification No. 121 which apsentative

Next year Lee Yan returned to the where they will be examined on any peared in the Government Gazelle of present at such the 10th March, 1922, and the extract settlement. The text of the Guild's from the complainant he afterwarde

letter was forwarded to the Gorem paid the richs coalie 20 cents. Colony. For this he was sentenced Tuesdays or Fridays between the hours "An assurance was given that no ment who authorised. Mr. Sutherland At the police station he was so to six months jail with hard labour of 10.45 am sad Noco, within the

The very same yest Lee Yau was officers or members of the Seamen's to inform the Guild that the badly struck" that he confessed he and again banished, this time for life. free storage period of one week.

of Mr. Chan was stole the 60 cents. Union would be banished on the banishment

Addressing the jury, the judge said back in the Colony again. After ground of holding office or of member-in

his position as late President of the that the evidence was perfectly spending twelve months in jail, amur, ship."

straightforward. The only point ating bimself with hard labour, he was iespe was whether the prisoner once more banished for life.

He now managed to resist the lure abstracted only 60 cents as he claimed, |

Then the inevitable happened. This or $50 and 60 cents as the prosecution of Hongkong for a year and half, slleged.

ime it was three years' jail, again with hard labour.

GUILD'S LETTER

The Shipowners' Committee met this morning when Mr. R. Sutherland read the letter received from the Union and obtined approval of his τερίς.

The Union letter is enlightening as covering the whole ground of the Union's complaint. wader:-

Urion.

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connected

with

"In the circumstances" the letter concludes you will appreciate that the incident is quite outside the pro vince of the Shipowner's Committee.

AT THE UNION.

Officials of the Seamen's Union

It reads as when seen this morning were not in- elined to be communicative. A-ked To the Chairman of the Shipowners as to the position they replied that Dear Sr-We Dez to inform you they were awaiting a reply to the that on the 11th inst, while our letter sent to Mr. Sutherland. Further chairman was signing some important queries as to the position in the event documents, suddenly came up a man of this reply being unfavourable the with a warrant in bis hand, tum simply elicited the response "I don't moned him to the Central Police know." The spraker" was Station and was detained there. We Secretary of the guild. are gaite surprised at the Govern- ment's action as Mr. Chan has done strike?” nothing wrong neither did he violate the laws

"Can we may there will be no

You have seen the Hongkong Gov. erament's letter in the papers?

Yes.

One of the furymen inquired if the prisoner bad a witares to prove that be did work on a Blue Tunnel boat and was informed that the prisoner was not calling any witnesses.

The jury then returned a verdict of "guilty" and the judge passed sentence of three years' haid labour

The Canton Times reports that in consequence of the sait labourers' | strike, all salt cargo boste hav stepended tonning. Special police: prote tion is being provided t facilitate resumption.

CROUP.

"Yes, I think so" came the reply of this but a few minutes afterwards inform Colony. The general appeal to ation was volunteered that another Chinese Affair meeting was to be teld in Canton to the Secretary for by the Guilds of Hongkong for the morrow. release of Mr. Chan has been taken place on 14th. inst. but our proposals

• flatly refused, and upon the explanation of - MF. Hauts that Mr. Chan's set had nothing whatever to

So the questioning proceeded within's Coach Resely is twistapt and do with his activities during the recent strike but as he had committed the same result of no really definite effectual and bas never byen known

cxime and was considered answers in the scribe became weary dangerous person his presenos in, and departed.

Well what are you going to do 1. I don't know.

No Fire Insurative has been effected.

"THE BANK LINE LIMITED. Bills of lading will be countersigned.

General Agents. Hongkong, May 18, 1922

THE

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

Good conduct fessened the length he was the third time faniched for of his term in jail. When released life. This was the order he was this

receiving stolen property and had just finished serving a niz months" morning charged with disobeying. He Undersigned bave received in

sentence and the remitted balance of had been arrested in the Colony for

his previous sentence.

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