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No. 19,604

BORDER INCIDENT.

CUTTING OF TELEPHONE WIRES.

1!! WHAMPOA CADETS' FRESH. OUTRAGE.

SEVERAL PEOPLE WOUNDED.

(From Our Dien Correspondent.)

Macho, Sept. 21. Under great provocation, Portuguese Government armed launch refrained frum returning the fire. yesterday afternoon, of Whampos Cadets whose shots. from Chinese territory recocheted into Macao, wounding several people.

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CHINESE BOY CAUGHT.

on

CIVIL WAR ?

CLASH IN THE NORTH PREDICTED.

LOCAL LOAN ?

CHINESE MERCHANTS' PETITION DRAFTED.

TO-MORKOW'S ́ ́MEETING.

LAZARUS

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GOES TO-MORROW.

CHINESE AND "HONAM'S" TRIPS.

MANY CHINESE INQUIRIES.

CIPANT AND FENO.

It will be remembered that dur-

Shaghi, September 21.

The petition of Chinese mer Many Chinese are believed to ing the recent attacks by Chinese Histy war preparations and chants with regard to proposed have inquired along the water- soldiers on the border the tele-strategic movements of troops in measures for the provision of front as to the s.s. "Honam's "next phone line connecting the Sheung several provinces have created ready cash in order that an effort sailing for Canton. The vessel Shui Police Station with the general fear of wither sivil war may be made to meet obligations was not alongside the Steamboat other Stations and the military pickets was found to be cut

for the taking up of goods and the Co/s wharf this morning and was several occasions.

transaction of any business which due to be out from dock this after- is possible under present condi- noon. It is expected that she will tions has now been finally pre-make the trip to-morrow, leaving pared and is before the Govern- Hongkong at 8 a.m. ment.

Ships to Swatow. It is understood that the peti-

The "China Mail" was courteous-- tion does not specify any partily informed by one of the Chiq cular means by which the desired On SS. Co.'s staff. that the money might be raised, such as "Hydrangea" is unlikely to be the issue of loan börids or release despatched to Swatow just yet, of bank notes, but leaves it with even, though the strike omburgo, the Government, in the event of has been removed and u In decision favourable to such loan, government set up. During the to specify measures. along, which last week or so, the Hydrangea" the money should be raised.. bes been alongside her wharf,

A strong force is always main- tained at Sheung Shui, where the A.S.P. (Mr. Gerrard) also has his headquarters, hence the desire of the Chinese soldiers to isolate that Station and so prevent the rushing up of reinforcements.

How the incident started has yet to be investigated. Shipping in Macao waters had been inter- fored with. The armed launch During last month the military went to investigate in Macao inner field telephone line was twice cut, harbour.across which is the and a strict vigilance on the part Chinese island of Lappa, the fore of the pickets to catch the per- shore being known as Wan Tsai.petrators was rewarded by the A. boatload of pigs left Macao arrest of a Chinese boy yesterday because the trader failed to sell as he crossed the border to carry.

not accepting the price offered. out the desired object. One side of the water (really the mouth of a river) is the Macao inner harbour and the other side is Chinese water. The pig Junk

It is clear that the Chinese soldiers are using small boys, who would naturally carry out the work of cutting the telephone. was interfered with as

was lines with less chance of detection. Lanother native boat carrying

The arrested boy will be cocoanuts. The Portuguese brought before the Magistrate in launch investigated and was met due course. by a fusillade from the Cadete garrisoning Wan Teni. Nobody

on the paval vessel was hit. Two or three on the water-front on the Macao side were wounded.

It is believed that both junks fell into the hands of the strikers and soldiers at Wan Tsai.

A BAD FRIEND.

FILIPINO SENT TO JAIL.

ROBS IN FELLOWS."

AMOY BETTER,

EMIGRANTS BY BRITISH

"VESSEL

RUBBER BOOM PRESENTS.

Reports of the anti-foreign boy- cot having considerably dimin ished at Amoy have reached Hongkong. There may still be a little agitation by bodies which have little influence at present but there is, generally, no animo- sity to any foreign nation.

The Indo-China S. N. Co.'s "Suisang" left Amoy a few days ago, arriving here yesterday

Three young Filipino musicians were the complainants in a case which can for hearing befme Mr.en route for singapore. She had R. A. D. Forrest at the Central on board upwards of 500 Chinese Magistracy this morning when deck pusschgers. According to fourth named Dometrio Abella op: peared in the dock on a charge of Inrceny.

The evidenco showed that all four of them were members of u troupe which had lately curried out

Marshal Change Tao-lin, the Mudken warlord,

new

A meeting, will take place to-after undergoing renewal. How- morrow between the Government ever, there is talk of sending this and representatives of the busi-ship to Hothow and other ports on ness community to discuss the that route.. matter.

Rumours were current on the water-front this morning that the Douglas 8.8. Co. were considering the prospect of again sending

Well informed persons predict a clash between Chiang Ted and the prospect of increased customs ships to Swatow. Some say that Feng Yu-hsiung in October, wherevenues after the tariff conference, the 3.3. "Haich's" may leave on Wa Pei-fu will probably act in- Friday but this has yet to be con- upon Wu Pefu will enter Honan! with the object of regaining his dependently with the intent of infirmed. headquarters nt Henanfy.

proving his own position. In the. meanwhile Tuan Chi-jui is striving: mightily to avert the outbreak which will probably drive his smooth-water barque onto the rocks.-Reuter.

The “Christian General?” Feng Yu-htfang:

Chinese reports there were very enthusiastic scenes at Amoy when it is said, each given a small pre- the emigrants nailed. They were,

Chang Teodio has sent his abfest sent in commemoration of the generat, Yang Yo-ting to Nanking a tour in Java with their principal. These emigrants are attracted to the military activity of Sun Chun

end of the anti-British crisis. with artillery as a countermove to lady. It was alleged that during Singapore, continues the report, fung, the pan of Chekiang and the absence of the complainants by the boom in rubber. from the hotel where they lived the

Wu Pai-ful supporter at Hang cused went through their luggage is mentioned in the "Suisang's"

It is noteworthy that no cargo chow, who is suspected of preparing and stole 150 pesos. He left the hotel immediately and his where report. abonts were not known until the Police were informed and he was found in a boarding houso at Yaumati... At the time of his arrest the accused was found to be in possession of a new suit caso and. lo Have made arrangements for get- ting away from the Colony unknown to the others.

OUT OF BOUNDS.

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CHARGED.

FINED AND CAUTIONED.

At the Kowloon Magistracy.this morning, Mr. J. Mason, of the

The accused attempted to justify his action by stating that the others Naval Yard Police, was charged owed him money, but His Worship with driving a motor car without was not satisfied with this explana- Lion and imposed sentence of three a proper licence and in a pró- weeks' hard labour.

hibited area, namely Nathan Road.

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SHOOTING PROWESS. SURREYS YOUNG SOLDIERS

WIN CUP.

6.0.0, MAKES PRESENTATION, A About 750 officers and men of the 3st Battalion, the East Surrey Regiment, wore drawn up on the Mury Parade Ground, this mori ing and presented an imposing sight. The occasion was tus presentation by Major-General 0.0: Luard, C.B., C.M.G. of the Young Soldiers' Cup in challenge trophy of the National Rifle Association) and medals..

Before the presentation, an in- the General Officer Commanding spection of the ranks, was made by who was accompanied by his A.D.C. Captain Swinton, M.C.

eading guilty, defendant stats ignorant that his learne ace allowed hiro to drive only at Happy Valley. As. the Traffic Department was sware, he lived in Kowloon, and he his uniform, thought he was not committing an offence in driving on that side.

The Magistrate imposed a fine of $5 on the Arat charge and re- gistered a caution on the other charge.

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seas, and about 50 of the local man participated. The winners received hearty congratulations when trophy was handed over to them.

Two native

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arded:

JAPANESE NEUTHALITY,

A STRIKE PLEA, ADVANCED BY ALLEGED ROBBER

Tokyo, September 21.BOWRINGTON CANAL INCIDENTS: The Foreign Office has received information that civil war is in As his defence against a charge mineat between Chang Teo-lin and of complicity, in a robbery in Feng Yu-hsiang. The cabinet vot Bowrington Canal Road, one of el ananimously for Japanese neu-three prisoners appearing at the Irality if hostilities break out.. It Criminal Sessions this midening is understood there will be no Casaid that he had come from up toms Conference in the event of country and not being able to get warfare-Rehiter;

shelter, food or work as a result

KEY LOCAL OPINION.

of his friends," having left for General opinion among streuungsthorsted, with this cher her Chinese military officers and he listened to a man whom he did politicians in Hongkong la that not know and who said he would should the struggle take place be-find him work. tween Mukden and the Christian.

The man in question, said the general, the oportunity will be prisoner, took him to a house and found for Wu Pei-fu to make a went inside. He later came out rally. One popular report is that running and prisoner ran too and Yangtsze warlords, is raising for having a bangle on him stolen Tuchun Hsiao Yao-nan, one of the was caught by police. His reason several millions and an army of from the house was, he said, that 200,000 in Wu's cause. This the man in question had given it campaign ought to have far- to him. reaching effects on the political The sister bangle to the one situation all over China,

As evident from the following court by the Chinese lady occupant found on prisoner was produced in latest cables to the "Wah Taz Yat of the shop robbed. This witnesa Po," the province of Kwangtung story was very different from that has already cropped up. These of the prisoner already mentioned messages were received from the She identified the man and others vernacular paper's special corres and said that they obtained admit pondent!

tance on the pretext of buying firewood.

General Yang Ya-ting Mukden) had conference with important pro-Chang Tso-lin meir connection with the robbery this Three prisoners were charged in and other delegates on September morning. One was alleged to have 19 Tuan Chi-jui sent Yeh Kung had a revolver in his possession. cho to Tientsin, to discuss with The case against them is still General Yang the policy to be followed in Klang (the province in which Shanghai standa). Yeh returned to Peking that night...

proceeding..

On the morning of September A vernacular report is that the 20, Chen Teu-yuan went North chief assailant of Liu Chung-ol from Pukow to meet General has confessed and that his state- Yang. At 5 8.m. on Septemberment may implicate Tu Cheuk 20, General Yang left Tientsin man, a former Canton Director of for Techow. The train stopped the Arsenal.

to ocemy Nading which would also awhile and General Yang inspect

give him the sowol of Shanghaied the troops at the arsenal. On The "Wah Taz Yat Po" hints CONTROL OF PUKING the afternoon of Beptember 20, that fighting is imminent, to the The cause of the present move General Yang reached Tsinan interior of Swatow, between Gen- ments mechably to be found in where Chang Jung-chiang met eral Hau Shung-chi (Canton the dewre of Chsag and Feng to him at the station and entertain. Kuomintang) and Lin Fu (anally secure the angle control of Peking ed him to dinner at the Tuchun a of Chân Kwing-ming). before the completar of the citizen a yamen, followed by a trip to the Talming Lake At 6 pm. Gen- eral Yang left Tainan, south-

wards for Pukow and la expected On September 20 the at Kfangning on the morning of audiers at

September 22. General Yang

brou

with him from Tientsin several hundreds of his bodys guards to go to Klang. He has

eclared that he will act with Anhui and Chel

antau array: will

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