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FRIDAY JULY 1924

THOSE UNIVERSITY RUMOURS. VICE-CHANCELLOR'S STATEMENT."

"Facing A Certain Difficulty."

GLORIOUS FOURTH."

THE CHINA MAIL.

DR. SUN YAT-SEN."

AMERICA'S GREAT ANNIVER INTERVIEWED IN CANTON

SARY.

HONGKONG CELEBRATIONS. To-day, being the "Glorious "I am aware of the desirability of keeping the Press informed of matters appertaining to the University," said Mr. W. W. Hornell, Fourth," was fittingly celebrated Vice-Chancellor of the Hongkong University, when approached by aby the American community all representative of the China Mail yesterday, "but I am not in a position to say anything other than that the University is at present facing a certain difficulty."

Our representative had pointed out that definite statements were "being made in responsible circles that a number of University professors have tendered their resignations and that their resignations have been accepted. Our representative urged that it would be as well for some statement to be made by the University authorities, especially as other allegations regarding disciplinary measures have recently been made in the Press.

the statement that has been made that tutors who have attempted. to enforce rules have been left without backing and that some who have persisted in their efforts to clean the stables have been threatened is "A part absurd and entirely without foundation." said Mr. Hornell. from that I can say nothing."

POLICE ANXIETY.

MOTOR BOAT DELAYED BY TIDE.

SALT BEEF.

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NINETY BULLOCKS GO [DOWN THIS MORNING.

Though not being content with being nice fresh beef and being in too much of a hury to be salted ninety bullicks are at present lying at the bottom of the harbour.

journey.

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YESTERDAY.

REVISING HIS BOOK.

Since a certain amount of doubt

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LABOUR "STRIFE......

WEST SIDE" AND "EAST

SIDE."

TEA HOUSE WAGES,

appears still to exist in some minds (From Our Special Correspondent.) According to "Sun Kwok Wa over the world. In Hongkong, all regarding Dr. Sun Yat-sen's health American hongs and offices had it is interesting to learn, that a holiday in honour of the time-special correspondent represent Po" a popular Canton dally, 17 honoured anniversary and the ink international news services labour strikes are still unsettled. "Stars and Stripes" were hung! from many buildings and resi- covering three continents was Civil Governor Liao Chung-hoi, dences. The "President" and privfieged to have an interview who is also Chief of the Depart other United States ships in port with the Generalissimo yesterday.ment of Labour in the Kuomin-

health quite good

and was were all "dressed" for the auspi- Dr. Sun, appeared to be in tang Political Party in Canton, is cious occasion but there was no

the In

best of spirits, doing everything possible to bring American naval ship in port to Among other things he informed about satisfactory agreements fire the salute as bas been usual in the special correspondent that he between the employers and their was dividing his time among the former years.

At noon to-day, Mr. William more important administrative employes. The tea-house employes Holt Gale, Consul-General in tasks, ravising his book and have altered their demands from Hongkong for the United States, resting. Yesterday he had a con-40 to 38 per cent. for increase of held an official reception at the ferance with the Canton generals wages from the minimum fixed Consulate where, Mr. M. Walk, regarding measures for suppress Vice-Consul and Dr. S. Seguin ing piracy: Strahan, M.A., M.B., B.Ch. (Oxon), assisted in receiving the guests, who called to offer con. gratulations. Among those who went to the Consulate were:-

£8,000 FOR ARMS.

SENT TO EUROPE BY ALLEGED DEALERS.

FIVE CHINESE CHARGED.

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two years ago, thus concéding a great deal on the part of the "weat side," a popular term used to re- present the working class. The "east-side," or the proprietors, have offered to increase the wages by 30 per cent, and as the differ- ence is only slight, a settlement miny have been reached before this goes to press.

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Canton inbourers belonging to the Kuomintang are being asked to assist the Canton Government in the enforcement of the recently proclaimed

new

Captain R. Neville, R.M.LI Sony cofeern was felt in polies cindes last night and this morning

A.D.C. to H.E. the Governor.; Pay.. when slice, motor-host No. 10

Lieut. Comm. R. E. Worthington, failed to return. The boat in

R.N., representing Commodore H. E. Grace, R.N., H.M.S. charge of Sergeant Quarrell with

Al 10 this morning they were "Tamar"; Captain J. Macready, the usual Chinese crew; left Lok

The Police case against a group Ma Chan at 11 0.8, yesterday for alive and kicking too much so in D.A:A representing Colonel C.

trade taxes. Deep Bay o the al sx fact. For it was owing to their Russell-Brown, acting G.O.C.. Mr. of Chinese charged with importing

artas and ammunition on various Workmen connected with the heus patrol. At this was die manner of their showing their M. J. Quist, Consul-General for the into the Colony vast quantities of mck at par vesterday. Auxiety exuberance of spirits that the junk Netherlands; Mr. Sverre Berg ships including, the "Polymethus, sugar wholesale firms will be sub- and sidized indirectly by the Govern- increased when the boat had not they were on capsized and not one Consul for Norway; Mr. Karsten "Aachen," "Amur Mary" returned by clerk this morning, is left alive to express its relief Larssen, acting Consul for De Alps Mary" is not yet completed meat to open new shops to handle However, at an t-day, the China that the precinte action of its mark; M. Tuslane, acting Consul. When the hersing came up before this article in order to lessen the Mail was informed by telephone companions did not lead to any General for France; Mr. Jose Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central influence of the wholesale dealers. from the Centrul Police Station loss of life among those who had Pedro Braga. Consul for Guate- Magistracy this moning, Sergt. The sugar merchants are suspend- than the boat had returned at 9.35 been looking after them on their mala; Chev. J. M. Alves, Consul Hopkins stated that a huge massing business as a protest against for Brazil; Mr. C. de Albuquerque of documents sent out from Eng the extra war tax of 1 per cent. To counteract this morning repiting "all well,

e Castro, Consul General for land had arrived and the Police The delay had been due to the bont

Portugal; the Hon. Mr. H. T. were still busy probing them. He on this article. having to wait für the tide, after

Creasy. Director of Public asked for the bail of the five men the labourers' intention, sugar being stuck on the pit.

Works; Mr. A. H. Hollingsworth implicated to be doubled making merchants in Canton are asking and Mr. E. W. Carpenter of the it $15,000 and for a remand until those in Fatshan and other im P.W.D.; the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp,next week, when he hoped the portant cities not to supply goods Attorney-General, the Hon. Mr. case would be ready for the pro- for Canton but to join the Canton protest, pointing out that the tax secution. R. H. Kotewall and the Hon. Mr.

Mr. Davison for the defendants will also be the problem of sugar submitted that there were no merchants outside Canton as well, Chau Siu-ki; the 'Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak; Mr. C. Montague Ede; Mr. H. Birkett, Mr. H. R. B. Han rounds in the Police's appeal for since the military authorities an increase in ball. The defendants expect to extend the measure It appears that the mandate was cock; Mr. G. M. Young; Mr. were in Court and had appeared wherever they may gain a foot- issued without Dr. Wellington H. B. L. Dowbiggin; Mr. Ho on remand Koo's concurrence. Dr. Well- Fook; Mr. Ho. Kwong: Mr. R. R.

The Magistrate asked Sergt. hold, ington Koo called on the Fresident Wade, Commissioner of Cas Hopkins why the Police pressed bail and if this morning with the intention of toms; Commander H. B. Robin-for so large declining the appointment, point son, R.N., H.M.S. "Magnolia; there were any fresh charges brought against the ing out that "the work at the Mr. A.. G. V. Tofte; the Rev. H. to be Waichiaopu was heavy, and that Copley Moyle: the Rev. T. B. defendants.

Sergt. Hopkins replied that there forthcoming. Sino-Russian the

charges. were no additional negotiations would make additional Mr. M. J., Cox; Mr. H. Lowcock;

The papers showed that £8,000 calls on his time.

President Tsao Kun, however, Mr. J. M. da Rocha.

Between four and six. this after-had been sent to Europe for the frsisted that Dr." Wellington Koo,

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MOULDERS' STRIKE.

NAVAL YARD MEN WALK DET.

MORE HIDDEN "INFLUENCE,"

Undue induence behind the scenes" in the Hongkong strike of engineering moulders seems to have had some oflick.

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Yesterday the moulders employed at the Naval Yard there are only rine of thein-walked out although they did not come out earlier in the wook with severni hundreds ein-

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PEKING'S PREMIER. WELLINGTON KOO TAKES PORTFOLIO.

An exclusive despatch to the Daily Bulletin, under yesterday's date from Peking, reads:

Powell; the Rev. Fr. F. R. Noval;

the Hongkong Hotel..

a

Li

The Magistrate said he would

adjourn the case for a week but the

ployed by European and Chinese as senior member of the Cabinet,noon the American community will purchase of arms and ammunition. elvit ostablishments. They give should carry on the Premiership.be "At Home" to their friends in

notice but merely failed to affairs. Tetura after the "noon recess. In the ordinary course of events, they would have received their pay this evening.

Dr. Wellington Koo eventually' acquiesced, but he requested Presi- dent Tsao Kun to nominate a new Premier as soon as poskihic,

DR. SUN YAT-SEN REVIEWS TROOPS.

Block by Tai Kwong, Pa..

The China Mail is indebted to the local Tai Kwong Po (the "Great Light") for the courtesy of publication of this picture.

Our vernacular contemporary writes thus:

"This picture showe Dr. Sun. Yat-sen-presiding over the pre- sentation of colours, on June 29, to the Merchants Militia (Vol- unteera) and Police, sep

"Dr. Sun is seated in the middle at the front of the struc- ture: To the right a Mr. Lam Sun, former Civil Governor of Fukian. To the left are stand

ktm Mes

C. C. Wu, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Civil Governor Lul Chung-ol.

Many people were present at the parade and as there are many in Hongkong who are still in doubt regarding the reported death of Dr. Sun, this picture as conclusive should come proof

The parade in Canton has, already been reported in both the English and Chinese papers of Hongkong and Canton

OBSERVATION IN CANTON,

The arrangements for the cele Canton bration of the day in

follow:

p.m.

PIRACY EVIL

LAUNCH AND TOW BOAT: CONVOYS.

ARMED PATROL BOATS,

bail would remain as it was $7,500, (From Our Special-Correspondent)

Ten minutes after the hearing had closed Sergt Hopkins returned

The formation of a marine,

to inform the Court that one of the volunteers corps among launch five defendants had not appeared, and tow-boat owners in Canton to At noon the U.S.S. "Helena" The solicitor's clerk had been prevent piracy is making good

trying to locate the nian but had will fire a salute of 21 guns,

progress, and up to the end of June 31 not succeeded. The American Consul General

Mr. Lindsell said he would give nearly 500 members had been en- and Mrs. Jenkins will be at home the defendant half an hour. If he rolled. They represent more than to the Foreign Community and did not appear then he would 100 launches and tow-boats. For the present, owners of sailing Chinese friends, at the Consulate increase the bail.

junks are not advised to join, as General from 12.30 p.m. to 1.80,

the movements of the vessels are irregular and prevent them from participating in the convoys be tween Canton and other inland parts. One of the early measures of the volunteers will be the con- ! struction of four armed patrol- Playing on their own ground boats. Except for about 20 men yesterday in the 2nd Division, hired for each of the boats for I.R.C. "A" beat K.C.C. "A" by navigation and special work, the other members of the defence and" 67 games to 32. Scores

The American Community will bo at home to their Foreign, and Chinese friends.in the lounge of the Canton Club from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30

p.m.

The Captain and Officers of the U.S.S. "Helena" will be at home! to their friends when a buffet tiffin will be served.

tion, ut Pak Hok-tong, at which all_American sailors in port will be welcome guests.

LEAGUE TENNIS.

LR.C. "A" v. K.C.C. “A”

S. A. Ismail and A. H. Madar police service will come from the (LR.C.) beat Wheeler and Mason Marine Volunteer Corps,

Until 7-4, beat Monaghan and Green 9-2,

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There will be a gunie of baseball at Tuti in the afternoon. In the evening, a picnic supper and enter. tainment will be given, under the beat Ramsay and Hyde 7-4. (23-10) headquarters for the corps are auspices of the American Associa- J. S. A. Curreem and SAR permanently located, the new Ismail (LR.C.) heat Wheeler and organization 'is extended the pri Mason 10-1, beat Monaghan and vilege of the general headquarters Green 10-1, lost to Ramsay and of the Merchants Volunteer Corps, Hyde 5-6. (25-8).

a sister but older organization O. Ismail and I: A. Rasack having as its sphere land defence. HOUSE-BOY AND COOLIE, R.C.), beat Wheeler and Mason For the time being, sustaining 8-3, beat Monaghan and Green 6-5, membership, of the marine corps lost to Ramsay and Hyde 5.1.is figured on individual tow-boats (19-14).

and launches, and it will be thei management of each sustaining LR.C. B. v. HONGKONG C.C. instead of the active member .serving in the corps who will have the final authority in the policy Playing away yesterday Hong- kong. C.C. beat LR.C. "B" by 63 and conduct of the corps. games to 36. Scores:

ALLEGED THEFT FROM HUMPHREYS-BUILDINGS

A peculiar case in which n Chinese coolie was charged with stealing a suit-case containing clothes from the servants' quarters at 34, Humphreye Buildings, Kow.. loon, was heard by Mr. E. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis trucy this morning.

The coolie explained that the houseboy handed him the suit-case

Aubrey and Henderson (H.K.C.C.) beat A. and N.B. Kitchell 6-5, beat S. Cassumbhor WHERE YOUR LETTERS GO' and S.A.R. Bux 8-3, beat SS.

Hussain and G. Mohamed 6-5 FORMER POSTMAN JAILED (20-13),

FOR NON-DELIVERY. ...

Stark and Rallton (H.K.C.C.)

for him to take care,óf; as ha was beat A. and N.B. Kitchell 10-1,| going to leave his job. On July 2, beat S. Cassumbhoy and S.A.R

.

An ex-postman was charged at

the houseboy asked defendant for Bux 7-4, beat S.S. Hussain and G. the Kowloon Magistracy this morn his bag. The coolic went to fetch Mohamed 92 (26-7).

ing with falling to deliver 93

it and on his return was arrested Mitchell and Howell, (HK.C.C.) letters while in the service of the

by policeman whom the house-beat A. and N.B. Kitabell, 7-4 boy had called.

beat S. Cassumbboy and S.AR. The house-boy's story was that Bux 6-5, lost to S.S. Hussain and the coolic visited him on June 28 G. Mohamed 4-7. (17-16) and after a chat they parted in diferent directions. When he got

-buck-to-lija-quarters at Humphreys Detectives boarded a funk in Buildings, he found the door locked the harbour at 5 o'clock yesterday and a window broken. An en-morning and seized 1490 maels of trance was forced and the suit-case opiunt contained in three sack with his cloilles found to be miss which were lying in the stern. The master was taken into custody ing

BAR and was charged before the adjourned the Magistrate at Rovioon this more.

210 crise for

Post Office, between April 10, and June 19.

Inspector Blackman told the Court that defendant was dis missed last month for misconduct. A new postman engaged was handed a bundle of letters by a hawker who explained that defends ant, had given them to him to take ard of Boquiries were made it was learned that defendant

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