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MATERIALS

ON

MONDAY,

September 28

FOR

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i

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HONGKONG.

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PROTECTED

METAL ROOFING

Boln Agents!

China Mail

No. 19,607

THEIR VERSION.

STRIKE PICKETS "FALL" PROSTRATE."

BORDER INCIDENT REPORT.

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ESTABLISHED

1845

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1925. PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

SWATOW POSITION.

OFFENSIVE ON THREE ROUTES.

Conditions similar to that of an

LOAN FROM HOME,

THREE MILLION' POUNDS FOR LOCAL TRADE.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

RELIEF FOR FINANCIAL STRINGENCY.

S.S.

16

CHANGTE."

THIS AFTERNOON'S RECEPTION.

A SPLENDID' SHIP.

An "At Home" is being held' this afternoon on board the s.s. "Changte" by Captain Gambrill and the owners, prior to the sail- The negotiations which following of the vessel on her maiden

voyage next week.

54 War

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Tom Shall

STRIKE THREAT.

HOME COAL TRUCE HITCH DEADLOCK.

CONFERENCE - ABORTIVE.

(Reuter's Service,)

London, Sept. 24.*

a

STATE OF EMERGENCY.

Canton's version of the 'border Reports from Swatow state incident in which two European that General Chan Kwing-ming's police sergeants went to the troops have been ordered to ad- rescue of some railway employees vanée along three routes into the of the British section, who fell interior. The first objective is

At the close of the resumed Coal into strikers' hands, 193–

the regaining of all territory helded an appeal from the Chinese

Conference at Downing Street, the "From time to time, the Bri- prior to the Inst debacle.

A frequent launch service was Miners leader. Mr. Tom Richards. commanity for relief of the pre- tish soldiers

Shumchun challenge the pickets and attempt emergency have been imposed at sent "tightness" of money (the maintained between Murray Pier stated that the miners had not

and the steamer for the con- Freceived satisfaction, and to provoke hostilities.

In the Swatow. Regulations have been Banks having declined to lend venience of the guests, many of national delegate conterence would evening of the 11th inst. seven issued relative to the formation money on local securities whilst whom took advantage of the kind be convoked. pickets, after training in Shatau of societies, etc., the publication the present situation lasta) have

invitation from an early hour.'" kok, returned to Shumchun taking of news, pictures and posters resulted in the decision of the the s.s. "Changte" made

Later. As has already been reported, The miners cenference at Down- with them three arrested men the possession of material which

a sucing Street broke down after Mr. who attempted to leave for Hong- may be required for military use;

Home Government to lend cessful, trial run last Saturday Baldwin had explained that the kong. Or their way they were possession of arms and weapons; £3,000,000 to the Hongkong Gov-and demonstrated her seaworthi-settlement of July does nothing unexpectedly fired at by the Eri-censuring of mails and telegrams: ernment which in turn will ad-speed of 14.77 knots was attain of the owners and miners of 1924 ness to a large company on board. Leyond continuing the agreement tish soldiers from a hill in the the right of search in military or British territory. The pickets police precincts; and the deportarance it for the benefit of tradeed at the trials against 13 knots and variations in district rates could not but fall prostrate on the tion of undesirables,

on local security.

according to the contract.

thereunder do not concern the ground and for their own defence.

The issue of bonds which was Hongkong and Whampoa Dock

The vessel was built by the Government further. they returned the fire. At length the pickets who were outnumber- A wireless report from Swatow, the method advocated according Co.. Lu, for the Australian-

Mr. A. J. Cock made a state. ed by the British soldiers, retreat-received by the "Kung Sheung to a provisional-text of the origin-Oriental Line, Ltd. (Messrs. G. S. ed. Fortunately none of the Yat Po""(Hongkong) states that al petition to which, publicity, was Yuill and Co., Ltd., Sydney) and statement, declaring that pending ment controverting Mr. Baldwin's pickets was wounded."

the left wing of Chan Kwing-given does not therefore arise and Butterfield and

the local agents will be Messrs. a settlement of the dispute the ming's army has taken Wai Loy the reason for this was probably "Changte" with her sister ship the proceedings of the Coal Com Swire.. The miners would not participate in (an important district). The right wing captured Teze Kam that it was felt that even Govern- will replace the two old vessels mission, but would appeal to the and several hundreds of rifies, ment bonds could not lead to the now on the Hongkong-Australia Labour movement to support him The two wings are joining in a production in Hongkong of the march on Kwel Taam.

as it did in July. large sum needed,

ROBOT ARRESTED.

GERMAN'S MISTAKE AT SWATOW.

ALLEGED EXPERT BOMBER

Said to have all the accomplish- ments of a Robot, a German has been arrested at Swatow, reports the "Wah Tsz Yat Pole" corre- spondent.

FIRST SUCCESSES GAINED.

Later.

STRIKERS CAUGHT. STREET BRAWL LEADS TO ARREST..

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During squabbling over an old

Nathan Brod, 'Youmuti.

Nothing official has beer ah- nounced with regard to the machinery by which money will be advanced on local security, but it is not considered likely that uppt

run.

All the features of a modern ship and everything conducing to the comfort and safety of pas- sengers are seen in the new vessel, which has already received favourable comment from visitors.

Later.

Ready For Trouble.

London, Sept. 24. gen formed presided over by Vis An influential organisation has

t Hardinge the members of The central including Lords Jellicoe. The music room lounge, 30 by Rennell Rodd with the object of Scarborough, and Falkland and Sir

Features of the Vessel.

A steamer arrived there fromm:ty, two members of the Sum cation will have to be made direct 23 feet, and 10 feet high, situat-establishing over the country a sys Bangkok and the passengers had strike nickets are believe to to the Government. The advanced at the forward end of the pro- tem of volunteers to maintain to land as it was not going on to e fallen into Police lands at of the money to a well-known menade dock, is of Louis XVI applies vital to the services in Canton for which it was at first bound. This foreigner-believed

According to one report the mea Bank or Banks to act as agentsuence, and has been designed the event of a general strike. The to be a German walked to mili- alleged to have been banished for the Government is considered primarily as a ladies' rooni.

Its scheme is already partly developed from Hangkong after several terms the most likely procedure.

twelve large casement windows in London. Sir Rennell Rodd, in- Lary headquarters formerly of imprisonment, occupied by a Red general but now said to be have been suspected of They are also

give ample lighting and ventila-terviewed, declared the organisation The official announcement re-tion, and the carefully considered was non-party, no-political, and in the possession of Chan Kwing-implication with a notorions Hoog garding the loan from Home is as pacing of the electric light fit-puid, and not formed for the minf's general. He handed in a kong seret society. card and photo of General Hsu

tings ensure highly satisfactory purpose of opposing legitimate Trade Indications are forthcoming that

Illumination at night. Shung-chi, inquiring for him and they both did duty with the strike

Lin on activities, but to prevent the for the commandant of thepeket at Shameliun.

The room is furnished with were privation of the mass of the Cadets.

They were

bookcases, card-tables, writing people wins did not have a direct tables and easy chairs, and add that the Government had been Part in the netual dispute. He supplied by Messrs. Anderson to do and in the event of an emer Collard and Collard Grand Piano, informed of what they were trying Music Co., Ltd., Hongkong.

gency the whole organisation would be placed at the disposal of the unthorities.

After detention in custody, the man was said to have rendered the Reds considerable service on the East River, being an expert 'plane bomber, artillery range-finder.

gunnery artificer and munition mechanic!

ENGINE TROUBLE.

"HONAM" POSTPONES

DEPARTURE,

Arrestes by Chinese detectives through a brawl in the street.

SELF-PROTECTION.

follows:-

As a result of the meeting be- tween the Government and repre- sentatives of the mercantile community on the 23rd of Sept ember His Excellency the Govern- or telegraphed to the Secretary of State for the Colonies asking that His Majesty's Government should A Chinese watchmaron a steamer lend the Colony money up to was charged before Mr. E. W£3,000,000, if necessary, to be Hamilton at the Kowloon Magis

CHINESE WHO DEFIED -

THE STRIKERS..

The teak parquet deck makes an excellent dance floor, and will undoubtedly be popular with the passengers.

ivory, rose and grey, with a touch The general colour scheme of

tracy this morning with unlawful used for loans. сд approved of gilt in the staircase and the gilt

It was

security with a view to relieving the financial stringency.

A reply couched in the most

mirror at the after end, give to this room a bright but reatful atmosphere.

The smoke room situated at the

WHAT BUSINESS?

CANTON REMARKS ON HAPPY VALLEY.

HONGKONG'S "DEPRESSION."

In some notes on the Hongkong of September 22 says situation, the "Canton Gazette"

possession of a revolver and eight rounds of ammunition.

Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios Of the 100 passengers who appeared for the defence and ten- booked to Canton by the s.s.dered a plea of guilty. "Honam," 67 were able to land stated on behalf of the nocused that sympathetic terms has been "re-after end of the promenade deck is despite picket launches and on be was ons of those who refused ceived from the Secretary of panelled with English oak in the the return trip there were aboard to throw in his lot with the strikers State who authorises the Govern-being in keeping with the period. Tudor style; the beamed ceiling 122 passengers (including Chin and reinaited at his post, ese who

were unable to get had been no "unlawful intent in the within a few days to make ar- down to the bridge deck occupies There or to announce that he hopes A staircase leading from this room ashore).

man carrying a revolver on his per- The "Hanam" did not arrive in un, and it was only done as a Hongkong yesterday until close measure of self-protection against on midnight, owing to a break-ny attack by intimidators: down in the engine room, one of Snb Inspector K, W. Andrew, the air-pumps getting out of who had charge of the case, ex- order three hours after the vessel pressed himself a satisfied with this MANY PASSENGERS.dows excellently ventilate and the panelling.

left Canton.

The "Honam" was not able to leave this morning on account of this.

Later.

The next sailing has been an- nounced for Monday, September 28, by when repairs are expected to have been 'completed.

MORE PICKETS. In order to keep a careful watch the people tra- velling by the 9.5. “HO- nam" to

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explanation.

His Worship said that he could not nequit the accused of the offence altogether, and imposed a fine of $25, or in the, alternative three weeks' hard labour.

FOOD SHIP,

rangements which will enable him to place funds up to the full amount suggested at the disposal of the Colonial Government.

PEOPLE COMING FROM MACAO.

some space, but there is ample card tables with black "Vitrolite" accommodation, there being four tops, two writing tables, and four large easy chairs.

and the Happy Valley is badly "Business in Connaught Road

depressed.""

as a wardrobe, and a folding The eight large casement win-avatory which is hidden behind

light the room, and there are suffi

The dining saloon, 47 by 26 feet, cient electric fans to keep it cool is at the forward end of the upper on the hottest of days..

deck. It is decorated in restrain- The vestibule at the fore end of ed Georgian style, and painted a the bridge deck directly under the delicate blue, the beamed ceiling founge, contains the office.

Purser's being a soft cream colour.

Boats coming over from Macao yesterday afternoon brought more than the usual number of passen

The decoration is of There are eighteen large side- gers. The Steamboat Co... Georgian influence, the panelling lights providing excellent ventila- MORE LIVESTOCK REACHES" Kinshan"

was very well being of teak painted ivory, HONGKONG..

At tion and light, and there is seat- - patronised.

the fore end is a niche in which is ing accommodation for 56 persons. As explained in yesterday's placed a writing deak for the cor-Chairs, tables, sideboards, etc, The Phranang (formerly "China Mail," small river steamers venience of passengers. and from Hong- of British registry but now under are now.plying between Macao and ship's library is in rear of the colour and French pollshed.

The are all of teak stained walnut kong, says the "Canton Gazette" the Chinese flag) has arrived here Kwong Hoi city in the Sze Yap Purser's office. The main stair- of September 16, the General De from Pakhor and Foilow.

At the after end are the service partment of the Pickets of the There was on board a quantity of down to Macao from Kongmoon on with mahoganised, teak handrail staircase leading, up to the vesti- Strike Committee, has ordered poultry and livestock comprising junks used for transporting blends with the general scheme.

district. Some have also travelled case and wrought iron balustre and entrance doors, and the main

an additional force of 200 pickets Pigs, cattle, etc... DE

bule and the lounge above.. (Chinese) military coal NY Hoihow is the port of Hainan

Opening off the vestibuls at the

The polished teak parquet deck service continue, more strikers are suites each consisting of state help to complete a restful and Should the Macao-Kwong Hoi fore end are two cabine de luxe with its brown carpet runners expected to return in addition to room, sitting room and bathroom.pleasing scheme of treatment.

The sta erooms have been The whole of the woodwork and

to patrol the Pearl River:

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Passengers intending to travel by this steamer will be detained

QAVIE, BOAG ■ 'CO, LTD.ogether with. any sampan at. I domains of General Tang Pan-y the 2,000 or so who came back treated in the Louis XVI style, furniture in these rooms has been

Bank of Canton, Beilding.

tempting to carry them or to "board her,NY

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Mail Order Letters & Mathoda for every Bookasileë who winte -grester prafie, quick clestinos

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troops of

and a luzo

CHINESE CHARGED WITH

MURDER.

Two Chinese charged in con- Enection with stabbing affray at Taikoktauf were again before, the Kowloon Magistrate this mard

In the case of one of the accus- ed the charge of grievous wound fing wauza Nerau ne, of murder, the injured man having, since

man was pamatide

Isd which, with port of the apposita mainitud formatie wing-ming. General Tang has a subordinate of General Chan

held out for the pro-Chan cause for years in the south of Kwangtung province and hus prevented agita tore from anti-foreign outbursts.

yesterday,

A SALUTE

the panels being painted grey, and made in the joiners shop at. the the stiles and rails a deeper shade Kowloon Dock of the shipbuildera, of the same colour. There is a and they are to be complimented port from Canton at 2:45 pm, serves either as a writh

A salute was fired by the U.S.S. front, and ample hanging and the work

double wardrobe with mirror on the high standard and finish of Sacramento" upon her arrival in drawer space, also a table which The carpets and soft furnish- to-day. H.M.S.Tamar" acknow- or a dressing table. The ledged.

deskings were all supplied and fitted by com Messrs Lane, Crawford, Ltd., "of fortable Silverbeds invite Hongkong slumber. Zap

In a the public rooms other Adjoining each

thai private bathrooms

One reason glyen for there being no trains for the public on the Chinese section of the Kowloon-Canton Railway is that all traffic is now monopolised for The first & Bobscription transporting Whampoa Cadets to for 1028 having prived the East River to disarm Haare advised that Shung-chi's Cantonese men in place this evening that are

thousand five

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