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TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1922

CANTON SITUATION.

SUN BALK AT SHAMEEN. '

WILL KEEP QUIET IF LEFT ALONE.

CHINESE COMPOSITORS.

WAGES DISPUTE SETTLED,

"REDS' V “WHITES"

THE CHINA MAIL.

VAUMATI DISTURBANCE ́NIPPED IN THE BUD,

Sixteen Chinese were charged before Mr. B. E. Landeell this morning with disorderly conduct near the Fobing

The compositore employed on Chinese newspapers in the Colony sent to their employers through their From an authoritative Canton Guilt on Saturday afternoon the day to obtain the following story of following eight demands for their Theatro, Fáumati, last night.

source the China Mail was able to

the happenings at Caston on Sunday and Monday:-

The Whampoa forts were taken by Chan's troops at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Binding himself

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Immediate consideration:

(1) An all round increase of wages y 80 per cent.

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armed with poles collected at the spot. Shortly before 9 p.m., a large crowd

The majority of the men wore red banda round their left wrist while

in an untenable position Sun then to 1,800 character and extra pay for another group a little distance away |

decided, apparently, that ho would attempt to reach Canton and this he ne javed with distinct saccess yester- day morning

(2) Each compositor to be limited

anything over and above that, also for the issuing of circulars.

(3) For the next six months from

without just cause,piter duo discussion

wore white bands. Suspecting that a faction fight was about to take place, the police interfered and arrested 15

Not long ago a battery of about/ data, no cempo ibor must be dismissed rods and one white, all of whom had ]

four inch gune was emplaced near the Macao farts. These were supposed to command the Back Reach. When it was known that Son's flest was ap proaching Canton the Macao Fort battery tried to get into action but the guna proved usdes with the rcault that Sun's ship were able to pass without sustaining more than a few casualtine. It is estimated that nive of bis men were killed and one wounded, all bing aboard the same destroyer.

Ten o'clock found Sun's fleet at anchor off Shamess H.MS. "Tarantula" and "Moth" and the U.8.8. "Tracey 214" were cleared for

action and it is understood that

Son's ships were warned that if any shots were fired sorces Shameen they would be sunk immediately. The erviser and destroyer which have been lying at anchor on the Fati side had no option but to fall into line with

the rest of Sun's flest.

Towards eleven o'clock the Harbon Master visited Sun's flaghip and said that the squadron could not be fer- mitted to remain where it was. Sun replied that he was President of Chila and could practically do what be liked. The Harbour Mastor reported this to the Commissioner of Customs (Mr. Frank Harris) who afterwards interviewed Bun, the up. shot being that Bun undertook to remain quiet providing no attack is made upon him. Bun is in practical- ly an impregnable position. He told Mr. Harris that if Chan's forces, at tacked him he would retaliate adding that he was quite prepared to die an a martyr and that his name would be handed down to the generations to

come.

with the Guild.

(4) No newspaper can engage any apprentice compositers during the stated period of 6 months.

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(5) Two days' extra pay each month.

(6) Odd job men to be paid at the rate of $1 per day.

(7) If any newspaper has slack the next. Bir business during

months, the guild will consider the reduction of the number of com- positors only on condition that those thus dismissed will be reinstated when things became normal again.

(8) 50 per cent. extra pay to those and on all holidays. compositora working on Saturdays

A reply was demanded by Sunday alternoon. Subsequently, on repre- sentation made by the employers the time limit was extended until 6 p.m., yesterday after which if a settlement was not affected the man would go ou strike.

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Representatives from the Chinese newspapers and the guild discussed the demand at noon yesterday and sat until late in the evening, agreement was reached erantly on the stroke of 6 and the strike was averted in the eleventh hour.

Te employers conceded all the demands except the first which was eventually agreed at 424 per cent.

CHINA COAST.

LATEST SHIPPING CHANGES,

Mr. W. Noon, from reserve, haq has gone chief officer,

The Canton river bosts are stand- ing by. The whole of the Easter part ot the Band is occupied reservo, by troops and the railway"Tungshow," traffic

bern.saspended. bas

The big iron girders approaching Sheklang have been damaged so that there is no likelihood of the railway re- anming for a few days yet. The actual bridges over the Eaat river are happily still intart.

Mr. F. A. Pennington, from reserve, has gone second officer, "Shangkiang."

Mr. F. E. Moore from reserve, bas gone sup'y chief officer, "Yingolow."

Captain H. Gifford, of the "Hang- show" is on reserve. Captain G. Ľ. O, Johnson, from reserve, bas gone It was reported yesterday that Sunmaster, "Hangchow." had left by the Japanese steamer Captain J. A. McCulloch, of the which cleared at about seven o'clock "Ichang," is on reserve Captain C. but this proved to be entirely without 8. Isbister, of the "Kwellin," has foundation.

gone master, "Iöbang.”

Mr. A. C. Pearce, from leave; bes

JAPAN'S ARMY REFORMS gone second officer, "Hanyang "Mr. B.

Toxvis, July 10.

The ontlines of the proposed army reform which are stated to have been published prematurely are only part of the reorganisation which the War Department contemplates, the War Minister told representatives of the Peers-Reuler.

JAPANESE AIRSHIP

› EXPLODES,

Tokyo, July 10, A naval airship which arrived from England in April exploded and was

Werren, second officer. "Hangyang," has gone second officer, "Yinychaw.". Mr. W. J. Chipper, second officer, Yingchow," has gone second officer, "Kinshan."

Mr. O. W. Williams, from leave,

has gone second officer, "Linan"

Mr. W. Blyth, third engineer, Tientsin," has gone third engineer, "Buiyang,"

Mr. G. G. Madie, chief engineer, "Kweilin," is on reserva, Mr. J. L.) Cruickshanks, from reserve, has gone chief engineer, “Kweilin,” (-

Mr. J. J. O. Grant, third engineer, "Hein Peking," is on reserve.

Mr. J. Gordon, from reserve, has

destroyed with the hangar at Yoko-gone third engineer, Hrin Peking." Buka this morning. There were no casualties→→Reuter.

ORGAN RECITAL.

Mr. D. W. P. Inglis, second engineer, "Ichang," has signed off.

Mr. R. K. Bums, from reserve, has gone obief engineer, "Shantien."

Mr. W. Cromby, third engineer "Hangohow," has gone second-engi near, Ichang."

Captain GB Holmwood, of the Wosang," bas gone master, "Loong- wo." Captain G. F. James, of the

Loongwo," has resigned,

The second organ recital of the presont series will be given in Bt John's Cathedral next Monday" evening at 9:45 when the Violinist will be Mrs. Guy Kennett who has rarely been heard in public in Hong Mr. M. Dowson, chief” offiser; kong and who is shortly leaving the Loongyo," has gone acting master, Colony. She will play an Air on theWossing." Mr. H. 8. Allison, chief Gstring by Mattheson Preghiera by officer, "Wouang," has gone chief Kreisler, Beethoven's well known officer, "! Loongwa.", Mr. W. P. Mc-| Minuet, and a fine Meditation by the Allan, from leave, has gone escond famous Russian compour Glazounow, officer, Wosang." Mr. R. G. Pal The organ pieces will include Wesley's mar, second officer. Wossng,”. ħan magnificent Choral Song and Fugue, gons acting chief officer, cams ahip. a. work which is worthy of Bach, | Mr. J. Gunther has been spriqinted, SigfridKarg Elert's Night;"a recond officer, "Heinming." remarkable lítils Idyll called "* The Mr. A. Mervyn, second engineer, Shepherd and the Moading Bird" by Kwangtah, is on rearre. Mr. E. an unknown writer, W Berwald, | Bitapatrick, from leave, has gone Elgar'Impertal Manh” and in second engineer, "Kwangtah.” response to several request Batiste's

Meditation in B. Cathedral *

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poles.

All the defendants denied any unlawful intention.

Inspector Willis said the police had been keeping watch for five nights, having been informed that some trouble was brewing, but, nothing socurred until last night, when the Police interfered before any trouble could break out.

Defendants were bound over in the aum ct, $100 each to be of good behavirur for 12 months,

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

PEAK Residents are notified that 5

-Public Jinrickshan are available nightly at the Upper Peak Tram

telephone to the Peak Chair Shelter terminus up to 12 midnight. Any one who wishes to engage ons should

(Tel. No. 322).

P. P.-J. WODEHOUSE, Captain Superintendent of Police. Hongkong, July 11, 1922.

CONSULAT DE FRANCE, HONGKONG.

FRIDAY next, 14th of July, being the French National Fete, The Consul for France will be pleased to receive at his official residence: 13 Feak Road, between 11 am. and 1 p.m. the Members of the French Community, British officials and officers and his foreign colleagues who may wish to call on that

occasion.

The Chancery of the Consulate (Alexandra Fallding) will be closed all day on the 14th.

Hongkong, July 11, 1922,

KOWLOON THEATRE.

THE NÉGLIGE DANCE

T-night will be just as

COOL and

COMFORTABLE

As it was last week, when nobody accepted cur offer in case you did not see this it is reprinted below. We make it again for the benefit of those "Who Don't Yet Know".

THE ICE 'STUNT IS NOW A COMPLETE

SUCCE88.

Any dancer wha, balure the eighth dance number informs the Marager that he (or she) fnds it too ware for comfort. in dancing, will bave the cost of his ticket refunded with. out question upon surrendering the ticket counterfoil.

Tickets at Meutric's, $1.50.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

CANTON KOWLOON. BAILWAY.

THE

HE Public is hereby notified that

the through train service be tween Kowloon and Canton is entirely auspended until further notice.

IL P. WINSLOW,

Manager. (BRITAN BROTION). › Kowloon, July 10, 1922.

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

NOTICE.

QUARTERLY GRNEAL MEITING.

P

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the Quarterly General Meeting of Members of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce will be held at the OLD CHAMBER OF COM MERCE ROOM. CITY HALL, on THURSDAY 20TH JULY at 4 p.m. By Order,

D. K BLAIR,

Secretary.

Hongkong, July 10, 1922.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

MONDAY, July 17th

at 9.15 p..

ORGAN RECITAL

Violinist:

Mrs. G. KENNETT.

MES, HAN INOKUCHL

Telephone K.

No. 21, Ashley Road, Kowloon, Back of Star Tisatro, CERTIFICATED EXPERT ZASƐion. BAND AND KLEUTHIC, Atao at patients' rooldance by arrangement,

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS,

ALL preliminary notices of forth-

coming meetings, lectures and ; entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each, (as announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not occupy more than four lines. In future If this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing re

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THE TELEPHONE HANDBOOK.

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The Second issue of the TF LEPHONE HANDBOOK will be published on July 1st, 1922.

The TELEPHONE HANDBOOK consists of an up-to-date and accurate index of Telephone Subscribers, the numbers being given in sequence.

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