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MONDAY, MAY 28, 1923 :

CANTON CONFLICT.

ANTI-SUN SUCCESSES.

BID FOR CANTON LIKELY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, May 27. In spite of the defeat inflicted on Shum Hung-ying's Kwangsi troops, Sun Yat-sen's path at Can- ton is becoming strewed with thorns and is causing his adherents considerable anxiety. It was thought that with the removal of the danger in the shope of the ominous attitude of Shum's follow”. ing which afterwards developed into open conflict, Sun's position would have improved but events have followed one another with rapidity, portending a serious bid to again oust him from Canton.

FALL OF SWATOW.

CAPTURED FROM SUN'S TROOPS.

SHORTAGE OF COOLIES.

TOO HOT.

JUTLAND DAY BALL POSTPONED.

THE CHINA MAIL.

-An advertisement päblished to- day announces that owing to the oxocssive heat the Committeo which Troops under Lam Fu, a Kwang was arranging to hold a Jutland si ally of Chan, Kwing-ming, and Hung. Shiu-lun,

a. pro-Chan ay hall on luy 91 in aid of the general, have captured Swatow Navy League ondowinent fund have. from Sun Yat-sen's troops under Wisely decided to postpone it until Hsu Shung-chi. It was known for the Autumn. Money paid for some time that movements were tickets will be refunded on applica- going on in the neighbourhood but tion. what did get in was not always very little news came through, and

authentic.

It appears that some pro-Sim Cantonese soldiers belonging to

Fook-hum's detachment were ordered to give battle to Lam Fu's troops who advanced from the north-west. Li, however, returned

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE

that MR. G. WOUDENBERG will be in charge of our Canten Office

as from this dele..

HOLLANDCHINA TRADING CO.

Hongkong, May 28, 1923.

JUTLAND DAY BALL.

It will be recalled that the Yun-to Cuaton and his troups left their¡ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN nans, after considerable sacrifices,

posts without fighting. Before drove the Kwaigsisites, who had Chan's men got into Swatow, Hsu been reinforce by Northern Skung-chi commandeered a num- troops sent, down by Wu Pei-fu, ber of Chinese vessels and with- out of the Canton-Shukwan Rail-drew the majority of his following. way region. Shinhing was relievedSome proceeded by land to Kit through the merchants paying, aYeung while others moved towards monetary consideration to the Wai Chow. This means that his Kwangsi troops holding the tow hitherto large following is now the merchans preferring to pay split up and its fighting power coWING to the excessive heat it has rather than have the town bombard-siderably reduced. At one time it ed by Sun's troops. Victories on these two fronts were discounted by reports of defeats on the East River where the remnants of Chan Kwinging's army had taken advantage of the unrest and attack ed the pro-Sun Kwangsi forces under Lau Tsun-wan.

was surmised that they would be able to keep the pro-Chan forces in check till the East River was cleared when a combined attack would be made on Waichow to pave the way back to Canton."

Of Hau's troops who could not get away in time, some surrendered while others discarded their arous and left for Hongkong by the s.s.

Hydrangea."

He

Some of the Yunnanese, after their victories on the North River front were despatched to the East River, with the object of crushing the anti-Sim elements ship gave an outline of the events A passenger who travelled on the along the East River and ultimate prior to the fall of Swatow, to a ly joining bands with the old China Mail reporter to-day. Northern, Expeditionary force un-sal that on the 23rd Chan's troops de Hsn Shang-chi, which was had already occupied Ko Po and isolated by Chan's forces and some La Wong without meeting resist- Kwangsi troops under Lam F.

ance. On the 24th Hsu Shung-chi The position is that nearest to sent reinforcements to Chin On to Canton are Sun's Yunnan Kwang Sten the oarash but Chan's allies si allies, fading once flank of Chan's had alreatly moved up their field troops. Further away and extend artillery and from sunrise to noon, ing as far as Waichow, is the main cannonading could be heard in the strength of the pro-Chan forces and outskirts of the town. By the 25th on their other flank, toward the Caiu On was taken and it was felt Fukien frontier, are the remnants that Hsn would have to evacuate of Hsu Shing-chi's army. Now that Swatow. Hsu has been driven from Swatow

it is only to be expected that Chan's troops will try and regala Canton Before they can accomplish this they will have to evercame Sun's forces along the East River.

The

Hydrangea had much

Ball in aid of the Navy League been decided to postpone the

Endowment Fund until the Autumn, their money returned on application. All purchasers of tickets will have

Hongkong, April 28, 1923.

WANTED.

WANTED-European or Chinese,

energetic and enthusiastic men to act as life insurance brokers in Hongkong and South China. Apply to: SUM LIFE ASSURANCE Oo. of

CANADA

COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING CO. (Operating United States Government, Ships)

From PORTLAND, ORE, JAPAN PORTS, etc.

THE Steamship

"HANŃAWA"

THE

difficulty in getting coolies us most having arrived from above ports, of them had been taken by press- CONSIGNEES are requested to pre gangs to remove var material. it was said that Hsu wanted sent their Bills of Lading in exchange

but for Delivery

1 commandeer the ship

Orders, and take

But this is not the only danger lesisted wher the British immediate delivery from-alongside

confronting Sun. Reports, some

Consul pointed

that out

it steamer,

what inspired, have been received flew the British ensign. It did not that fresh batches of Northern leave Swatar till late on Friday. troops have invaded Kwanging The troops who travelled as pas- and are now in a line extendingsengers left for Canton by the from Che Hing, thereby threaten-night-boat which also had on ing Shiukwan, the Mortheraband Genem! Hsu's brother who terminus of the railway to Cantoa. is on a mission to Dr, Sun.

It has been suggested in some quarters de help was kept Ikick from Hao Shang-chi because the Yunnan troops, who form. Sun's most powerful armi, discouraged the iden of the Cantonese return- ing to Canton as disputes were fiable to crop up. The removal of their ally means that they will re- tain Sun's favouritişın bur they will have to hear the brunt of the attack on fronts.

-CHINA-PIRACY.

INSURANCE RATES

AFFECTED.

A Renter's despatch printed in our columas on Thursday says the NC. Daily News of May 25 indicates that the Home insurance companies

All cargo not taken delivery from steamer by the 28th May, 1923, will be landed into the hazardous and/or pon-hazardous godowns of the Hong- kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., at consignees' ristr, whence delivery may be obtained.

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo will be examined by Messrs. Anderson and Ashe, (Marine Survey. ora) at the Godowns on FRIDAY, 1st June 1923, at 10 am,

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the steamer or Godowns, and all gonda remaining undelivered after 3rd June, 1923, will be subject to rent,

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersign ed on or before 10th June, 1923, or

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected..

'ARNHOLD & CO., LTD. Agents. Hongi ong, May 28, 1923.

From the "Sze Yap, ie, the four provinces forming the hinter land of Konginoon, comes the reare considering raising insurance they will not be recognized. ports that there have been risings rates on cargo consigned to these of Kwangsi soldiers under the ex- waters in view of the spasmodic Civil Governor, Li Yew-bon.piracy in the China scas", so too This has been brought about are the local corporations deeply through the removal of Sun's concerned with the same question. forces at Kongnoon to the West The trend as indicated by the cable River to fight the Kwangsi-ites suggests no immediate action in there. No couriers have come out London, but provision must be from the interior for some days as made if such outrages are repeated. all transport has been suspended. Reports of looting by solliers of all denominations including the notor ious "People's Army, "robbers, &c., the raising of gambling and opium monopolies and otherget-rich-quick methods of bringing in revenue, have been received, but little can be done as the situation is con- tinually changing.

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE

"PREUSSEN"

We have been informed by a leading local firm issuing narine THE Steamship policies that up to the present time no change in the writing has been adopted. The practice in the having, arrived. Consignees of Cargo past has beca to insure, cargo of by her are hereby notified that all ships flying the Chinese flag at goods are being landed at their risk, the usual rates applicable-with into the hazardous and/or extra- the exception of native treasure. hazardous Godowna of the HONG A statement is also made that it KONG & KOWLOON WHARF & might not have been considered GODOWN CO., LTD, whence and/or unusual to do so, considering the from the Wharves, delivery can be condition of the seas in the vicinity,

obtained. but losses from piracy have been covered by the ordinary policy. Events such as the looting of the "Taishan" tend to drive ship A section of the Taikoo Sugarping to vessels flying foreign Refinery workmen

not Bags and the shipper, be he native continued their work to-day in or foreign, does not want his goods connection with demand for to be delayed in transit or de- increased

which they stroyed, owing to the likelihood of wages not prepared to concede loss of custom. Had the Taishun

TAIKOO REFINERY STRIKE.

TROUBLE OVER WAGES

DEMAND. --

are

have

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after 3rd June, 1923, will be subject to rent.

All Claims must reach us by 10th June, 1923, or they will not be recognised.

All damaged packages will be examined by Messrs. Goddard and

ARNHOLD & CO, LTD.

. Agents. Hongkong, May 28, 1923,

SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND

OTHER INSTITUTIONS;

to the fullest extent. An been outbound from Shanghai, Douglas (Marine Surveyors) at 10 increase of wages had been there is little doubt but what am on FRIDAY, 1st June, 1923. given to them a little time ago shippers would have agitated here. No Fire Insurance will be effected; together with other sections of the for more stringent measures. The Bills of Lading will be counter- work people. Many of the work-local companies must as a matter signed by men are quite satisfied with this of safety to themselves and their and have hot stayed away from clients assume a different attitude; duty.

Land it is no secret to say that in- In realy to a question we were formal discussions have already informed that notice of their inten-taken place to provide measures tion to quit in the event of their of protection. Should further ternis being not complied with was destruction materialize, it is quite TO given by the workmen recently, cenain that piracy legislation must and a section of the labourers income either in the form of special. csequence of that intimation policies covering robbery at sea or stayed away this morning. The a higher rate in the usual policy. relations between the employers. It is the universal custom to and the workmen have been clude the risk of piracy from sative fricatly and are still continuing to sailing vassels, such as junks. be friendly. As a matter of fact last month an increase had been given them and was accepted. But apparently, we understand.. there are agitators who are causing trouble amongst employees who are quite willing to continue

offered by the Company.

AMOYEMENT OF STAMEUs.

Thor & O-a,s. "Khiva "lete London

at pm on Slay 25 for Chins and Jap

The B&A. Easin ploto Moll their work on the "terms | for this porton May 16 at 'pm' and is

dae berg on Alay 30 at about 3pm

corning, meetings, lectures and entertainments; sent for insertion in the new columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each. (as announced in May and June of fast 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 rates.

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