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FRIDAY JULY 14, 1922, '

CANTON SITUATION: Hung Sin-lin and General Hung

SUN'S PRESENT POSITION.

CANTON, July 13. Since July 7, General Hui Sang-chi. commanding a section of the Northern expeditionary army, has made move westwarda into the Kwangtung

that be mode

Leung; General Ip Koi, Chan Kwing- ring's deputy in Canton, stated with

Ware

MATRIMONIAL MUDDLE.

COURT SEEKS TO DIS- ENTANGLE.

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opening of the Peak Telephone weather we are farned to postpone Exchange until 20th instant.

WING to the inclemency of the

NORTH RIVER FIGHTING. regard to the rat condition, that

The extra setivities of the Panjab Chan's party had already announced

Government in suppressing sedition KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY, ita attitude with

seem to have included interference regard to the reunification of China, but

with Sikh religious customs and that could be undertaken only after Magistrate is called upon to in- reputation for loyalty. We gather Toon and Canton will be resumed It is not often that the Marine symbols, although the Bikhs have a (From our own Correspondeat.) Dr. Sun Yat-sen had retired from the vestigate matrimonial matters: yata from a copy of an open letter to the from SUNDAY, the 16th instant.

THE Train Service between Kow presidency of the self-constituted case brought before him this morning Viceray that the alief grievance has, independent government of the South. involved him in such enquiry. been connected with the kirpan, General Ip Kui raid that General bowed gracefully before his Worship must carry. It was formerly

Dealing with the second condition, In

EL. P. WINSLOW, the first places Japanese the symbolic sword that all Bikbe

Manager. Northern Hoi Sang-cheo's troops of the and blandly denied a charge that he exempted by a special olause in the

Kowloon, July 14, 1922, Expeditionary Army was keeping an unlicensed boarding Arms Act, of which exemption (judg North River area with the object of attacking Kwangtung through Sin- Praya East. Then the Sub-Inspector authorities have since repented. The

at that very moment house for seamen at a house in ing by this recapturing Shiakwao. Reports show kwan, from three directions namely, of Police who had charge of the opan lettor" has been sent to us

open letter)" the NOTICE TO PEAK TELEPHONE An unsuccessful attempt on July 10 when three had thus shattered all hopes of affect was summoned. The real defendant it is far too long. Discussion of the the

Kukkong, Yanfa and Yeanyin, and case said this was not the man who with a request for reproduction, but columes hegan a westward trek. One in a peaceful settlement between was the husband of a woman who was matter is far better loit to the Indian (General Li Fu-lin's mon) went towards Ohi Iling, avoiding Nam. Chan and Sus at the present time, at in Court, She was ranged alongside papers, which know far more about it hung, a second (under General any rate. Chan's troops, the the defendant and questioned. She than we do, Hwang Tai wail approached Yon Fa to resist the invaders with all the or that she even had one.

reply stated, were compelled denied that defendant was her husband and a third (believed to be under

A rent the command of General Hui Chai would have failed in their duty to the ton by stating that thewomanpaid the forca in their power, or they collector added his quota of complica- Hoi Sung-chee's younger brother) citizens of Siukwan. With regard to rent. The defendant also stated that to-day to members of the Consular The first column was driven back the third condition, General Ip Kai be paid his rent to the woman. Bub body and officials, July 14 being 25 miles in a North Easterly direction arid that peace negotiations would be Inspector Shattain anggested that French National Day. The cou from Chi Hing and the second way chee's troops had retired to the out of court by his appearance. The number of French flage flying in town. impossible until General Hoi Sung- the defendant had shown contempt sulate was closed and there were a pushed back 15 miles from Yan Fo., The third was driven back nearly to

side of Nambung. the Kwangsi boundary in the direc- three conditions, was that they were Dr.Bun Yat-sen's reply to the same tion of Chin Non. The border town not at all adequate for the settlement of Pa Hui was occupied by the Kwangtung troops. Geleral Ip Kui's of the present situation. He insisted

made for Yung Yoen.

men were able to achieve this success before the arrival of the 3000 re inforcements sent North from Canton on July 10.

The attack was carried out on such a scale as to make the reverse serious one for Hui Sung Chi whose change of objective from Waichow to Shiukwan was probably due to the defection of the First Division which went over to Ip Kui. These troops offered effective resistance to Hui Sang Chi, possessing the great ad- vantage of a thorough knowledge of the surrounding country.

WEST RIVER QUIET.

On the West river tho situation re- mains quiet. Both the B.A.T. and the A.P.O. report that the Kweilin River The former's Chinese agent managed to get right through

is clearer.

to Kweilin without adventure.

was $

IN CANTON CITY.

In Canton the strike situation has improved. The supply of electric current is being maintained during

summons was not in his name and had nothing to do with him.

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HONGKONG LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION.

ON

Presentation of Shields

account of the weather the presentation of the Tennis Shields and the Exhibition Matches

· JOHN C. FLETCHER,

Hon. Sec. HILTA. Hongkong, July 14, 1900

view that he had acted wisely in produce the third party mentioned. Winners verens Rest will not take

The Magistrate however took the appearing as the probability was that in the event of bie non-appearance place, to-morrow. It is hoped to on his own original two conditions, te did not know what it was all about. the magistrato intimated that he arrange for SATURDAY, July 29th. of the which wero (1) restoration The matter will be further enquired would proceed against the woman who former government of into to morrow when the defendant at all times seemed to have been the Canton (incidentally his own and the woman have undertaken to active agent. presidency); and (2) General Ip Kui when this had been done, he (Sun) must himself ask for punishment, and would issue a mandate pardoning him. Before these two conditions were complied with, there could be no discussion between him and Oban's party either for peace in Kwangtung or the reunification of the North and South.

In view of this attitude of the two apposing parties, the conference has dissolved and issued an announcement to the public that its efforts in the interest of peace were fruitless.

On hearing this, the Peace Society

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Domestic Occurrences The Praya Murder Leading Articles

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of Canton held a meeting yesterday Local and Genaral and passed. the following two Factory Fokis at Variance resolutiona (1) to circularise Company Report of Canton inviting a mass meeting at the whole of tho citizena Jockey Club the Provincial Assambly for the pur- Hakozake Maru" pose of addressing an appeal to Chan Government Gazette. and Sun not to cause any more fight- Polico Club Whist Drive.. ing in Canton; and (2) to sand a" Reda " v. "Whites" depetation to the foreign consuls at Children Corner. Shamean to request them to assist the mediators to bring about peace in

Canton.

the hours of darkness and so the

The circular was duly issued and Shameen and the street lighting system of the city have been kept going. distributed broadcast in Canton, but Doubtless this has done a great deal 20 mass meeting sasambled at the to prevent disturbances by robbers, appointed hour. another helpfal factor being the erection of street gates. At present the waterworks and the Chinese rail- ways are running and it is not pow anticipated that any stoppage will occur. A conference with the electric light workers is expected take place either to-day or to-morrow,

PEACE EFFORTS FAIL.

to

Peace efforts as between San, Ip and Chan have proved unsuccessful. Chan commanicated with Sun through Ip on either July 11 or Jaly 12 de manding that Sun should leave within three days of extreme measures would be taken and that the Northern Ex peditionary Force mast withdraw into Kiangsi.

OUSTING OF SUN.

The difficulty of attacking Sun in bis present position is very great but there is undoubtedly some move-

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Child III Treated E.AS.M.A.

A small deputation was sent to Shameen to enlist the assistance

certain consul" in the A Teashop Robbery interest of peace. The consul is Moneylender's Claim

have soeured reported to

the Canton Situation deputation that there might not to Blake Pier Brawl.. be any more fighting in Canton," and told them to tell the people not be afraid. Referring to the situation at Siukwan, the ecnoul is reported to have said that General Evi Suug.chee's army

which is at present attacking Siakwan from three directions, is very badly equipped and short of ammunition on the right and left wings, and the defenders were able to repalss them without much difficulty. The real force of the invaders, be said, is con centrated in the centre because they have a railway at their disposal for quick movement. Whether or not the Canton trouble can be settled; the consul concluded, depended entirely

the result of the fighting in Canton will have no more trouble. Siukwan, and for the present at least,

ment on foot towards driving him out, moved up strong reinforcementa from General Chan Kwing-ming has Sun is still on board the Wing Fung," in the Shamern ahorage. The Canton to Sinkwan, and is now only disturbing factors are the at-reported to be personally directing tempts by San to bring up Man on the City. General Yeung Sok- the defence of the East DI to take the position held by Ip's troops on the high ground behind leang, the station commander of Siakwan, is in charge of the forces

Honam. An attempt by launches defeuding the centre of the City, towing barges on the night of the while General Young Kwar-year has 11th was frustrated but it appears command of the West and of the that some rice was brought, Sun is not as yet officially blocked but the City. They are reported to be hold. military commanders are undoubteding their ground at every point,

A telegram from Shangbai states

ly thinking of the problem. The that President Li Yuan-bang has in Typhoon weather of course doing vited Dr. Sun Yat-sen and several this satomatically."

other Southern leaders, including Mr. Tong Shan-yee of Heungshan and Mr. Chan Chun-haun of Shanghai to go to Peking to discuss the general well being of the country."'.

‣ - FOREIGN WARSHIPS,

On July 12 the foreign gunboats in the international anchorage were: H.M.S. "Moth" and "Tarantula," and the US.Tracy' and "Pampanga." Two Japanese de. stroyers arrived at 3 p.m. to day.

PEACE PROPOSALS.

NO CHANCE OF SETTLEMENT.'

RAILWAY TO RESUME

Mr. H. P. Winslow, mausger of the Kowloon-Canton railway, announced to-day that the service would be resumed next Banday,

Removed to the hospital from the The peace Conference at Hojohee second floor of No. 41. Lower Lascar Laland has broken down. Replying to Row, suffering from the effects of the three peace conditions (published opium poisoning, said to have been in yesterday's Chino Mad) which had soll administered, an elderly Chinese been communicated to him for his apdied a few hours after admittapoo proval by the five mediators, Admiral yesterday, afternoon. The deceased Tong Tang-kwong, General Ngai Bong- had been in bad health for some pang, Gezural Les Ping-wing, General weeks.

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