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TRAFFIC CASES.

CHINESE ENGINEER IN THE DOCK.

NOT SOBER YET.

"The driver could not get the engine to start and I had to crank like the devil," said a Chinese angineer in English to Mr. R. E. Lindsell, the Senior Magistrato, this

fuence of drink. driving a car while under the in-

Mr. Eugene Chen, the acting enmity. This pirate chief is al- bility or otherwise of continuing who buys property for invest morning. In answer to a charge of

A terrible revenge is reported When the. Kowloon 'Residents' to have been taken by a pirate, Association, circulated amongst in the Canton River delta, on its members, a questionnaire with strike pickets who incurred his regard to opinions on the desiba-

of over seventy strikers who fel! a question as to whether, in the leged to have cut off the left ear restriction of rents, there was also into his hands, and to have put event of the Government with several to death..

drawing restriction (as they now Yuen Kung is the name of the definitely have done), residents With Fox Fat-Fo" (The word-pinie. His den was at Hoi Chow. I faxed the lustitation of a Fair

in the Heungshan district. This Rents Board. "strike," in Chinese is always

In view of the lapsing of the used in relation to the boycott outlaw, it is stated. had taken and really inclutles both the strike part in the shipping of so-called Rents Restriction Ordinance at and boycott)...

goods) the end of this month, a "China (foreign

Minister for Foreign Affairs, has again sent a representative to Shameen to discuss with the Bri- | cish Consul-General the question of a settlement of the "strike."-

The Hongkong delegation has not yet proceeded to Canton. In wol-informed circles, it is thought that matters of a preliminary na- ture" will de unofficially discussed before the actual conference

contraband

through the pickets cordons. riet vigilance had been "main- lained against his boats and bad blood resulted.

Mai:" representative made en quiries this morning as to whether the question of the Fair Rents Board would be pressed by the Kowloon Residents' Association, lie was informed that although no meeting, had you been held on the

Seme days ago. Yuen fitted out decoy in the shape of several large cargo-boats, seemingly sail Such conversations maying in convoy. but really in ballast.question, on the strength of the relate, or may not, to the more

This fleet passed a place in the referendum the Association important issues, such as the basis Heungshan waterways, where the would be petitioning the Govern of settlement,

Witness

Sir-Not every house owner in this Colony is a bona fide landlord

hold lots of property because they ment There are some who still were "enught" when the slump

This being taken to amount f game. It would only be human if they were to exploit the situation. Loughlin (C:142) gave evidence of a plea of not guilty. Sergeant what the Rents Ordinance expiresting the defendant start on June 30. Their natural course would be to, throaten demolition.

at u junction in Queen's Road West at 12.40 this morning. or give a month's notice to quit, er

said the ene moved forward a few increase the rentals as much as

yards and stopped in the middle possible and then try to sell out of the road, the engine failing to on the artificially inflated value

work. He assumed from defen- Then again there are landlords dant's manner of waving his arms who are vary bitter over what about and a remark, “all right No. has transpired during the last few 14 that he was druck, and when years, Ladmit that in the major-told so defendant admitted that be ity of cases tenants were

ame for tactless handling. More than one owner have in- dicated that they will

to

serve

had taken a few glasses of beer.

Even the Canton merchants, Pickets had a station. When the ment for the institution of such a notice. if only to get their re- change places and drive the car to.

is is interesting to note that Sir On the general" rents question. Shou-son Chow and Dr. R. H. Kotewall. Chinese members of the Legislative Council, have jointly issued a letter to the Chinese landlords advising them to be fair, to their tenants when the restric- tion Ordinances lapses,

who are in close touch with the boats, the pirates pounced on thera

strikers went out, to inspect the Board. ponticians, cannot indicate wheat carried them off to their ther the terms-as unnounced stronghold at Hai Chow. Several some months ago-will be stipit inted, whether they will be put Picks were shot. Every one of the others had the left ear cut off. forward with modifications, or if

Those who escaped returned to a new set will be drafted. There Canton to tell the story. On the is still a hopeful spirit.

application of the strike executive committee. a military punitive expedition was sent against Yuen but he had already deserted his den and had gone into the Shun- tak silk district when the troops BROKEN TREATIES. arrived

"Hasis of Understanding." 115 Qu«l the preliminary negotiations will have consider able bearing on the prospects of a settlement being arrived at is thought that if a basis of under standing can be agrived at the success of the conference is assur- ed, but developments are likely to hinge on the unofficial conveysaż tions.

THE SOUTH WEST.

POSSIBILITIES IN CHINA POLITICS. Apparently, this last move by Cunion cannot be associated with WARLORDS ON MOVE, previous" peace efforts. On June 5. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canton, June 21. of the Kwangtung (Nationalist). Government wrote to the Hongissimo headquarters in Canton (or

It is expected that the General kong Government asking for de-General Chang Kai-shek) will be legates to be appointed to nego- established in a week."Wah Tag tiate. On June 16, Mr. J. F. Yat Po." This step, na explained Brenan (H.M.'s Consul-General at by the "China Mail" correspondent, Canton) replied on behalf of the will give General Chung the actual Hongkong Government. The re-position of military chief of the ply was, to

the effect that the whole province and of its capital Government of Hongkong consi- dered the "industrial strike" to be a thing of the past, but delegates would be appointed to negotiate for a termination of the boycott against British goods. The Con- sui-General is also quoted as hav ing expressed pleasure at the pro- posals (of Canton).

of

that neighbouring warlords

News from a reliable source is Canton are still planning to extend their scope.

such action having great influence on the position of the Kuomintang Government in Kwangtung.

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ALL POWERS MUST ASK IN HARMONY.

QUESTION IN COMMONS.

Sir Austen Chamberlain, Secre- tary of State for Foreign Affairs, replied, referring to his answer on June 14 He added that he was still in close consultation with the British Minister in Peking as re-

venge back because silly tenants their faces. Jonce flaunted the Ordinance in

Continuing. witness said that the. licensed driver was seated beside defendant and he got the men to

the police station. When defen dunt was about to be placed in a eef, witness, said he neted in a noisy manner and kicked the door of the cit

He had

to be moved into shother cell and

Div.-Inspector Grant:

kept everybody awake, the whole night.

To protect the innocent, it has heen submitted that Fair Rents Board should be instituted. With all due respect I predict that the agitation for such a body will be come intolerable. A rents tri- bunal has worked satisfactorily in Defendant claimed that the cur other colonies and should do so was standing on a slope and movedi here. There ought to be no hard-down while he was endeavouring ship for owners, as each case will to start the engine.

ruilty.

Div.-inspector Grant: Defendant is an engineer, but I have nöt been able to get full particulars. fact, if I may say ko, be is not sober

:

In

Motor Smash Sequel... An accident.in which a motor car

crashed into the wall of the Hong- kong Electric Company's premises at North Point en June 11, causing severe injuries to four passengers, was recalled before Major C.

the driver waż

bg deals with on individual merits. His Worship: If the car was. Landlords will still be at liberty not in gear the engine would not to throw occupants out, to de-Hop. molish and reconstruct, to raise Defendant: All right, my Lord: rents, to re-enter into possession themselves and there need be no. appeal from them. A tenant who In the House of Commons, Sir feels that he is being exploited W. Foot Mitchell (Conservative, can obtain justice. Values are fix- | Saffron Wen) asked the Governed for assessment of rates and a ret. ment 10 consider the destrability of | tribunal can take the Govern- His Worship (to defendant): It taking further action, international ment figures for guidance, instead is lucky the sergeant happened to or otherwise, to enforce the obser- of wasting time in hearing evid- come along, otherwise, you would vance by China of her obligations ence and arguments. Capital will † have knocked somebody down. $25. and undertakinga.

not be scared away-for fear of alleged restriction on legitimate enterprise-as fair returns will be granted by a Rents Board. The name itself assures both sides of | a square deal and not a one-sided

ruling.

In conclusion I would, Sir, point Willson when gurds measures to meet the attack on the salt administration in Tien-out that the sudden abandonment tain. Every effort was being made to of all restriction will tend to the investigate the recent murders of opposite extreme. British subjects in order to ascer- the landlords' reply to this-that tain the responsibility: "

ample notice has been given by the Government. Just as it was of Chinese ladies and children claimed when the Ordinance sud-

only came into force, that land-coming out of the Sincere Com- pany's shop and offered to drive lords were unduly penalised, so

them to their home in Shaukiwan now they will make-not in every

for $2. At the scene of the acci instance-unwarranted profits of cent, which was a controlled area, those who must rent houses. Con- defendant was driving at the rite trol came in easy stages--as wit of about 20 miles an hour and, in ness the many amendments to the attempting to avoid a lorry, the Rents Ordinance." Decontrol

driver of which indicated that he should, therefore, come also in

was going to stop, the car crashed easy stages. The best answer to into the wall. The Inspector cx-| that, and the greatest good for plained that a civil action for the greatest number, lies in the damages consequent on injuries re- immediate establishment of a ceived by the passengers might pro- Rents Board.

Asked whether he would suspend the tariff negotiations until our

Gen-rul Tang Chiyao and ex- Inspector General Li Yun-ting are stated to be planning an allianes,Treaty rights were respected Sir General Tang has

He is

Austen Chamberlain said that, the tariff negotiations were being con- ducked by several Powers. It was most desirable, if possible, that all the Powers should act in harmony,

Reater.

SUN AND SALT REVENUE·

Peking, June 15. The Cabinet announces receipt of a telegram from Marshal Sun Chuan-fang stating that he is willing to release certain Kiangsu

Fanticipate

Strikers' Position. ***-**** The letter from the Hongkong

ruled Yana Government to the Consül-Gen- province for some years. A threat eral dated June 14, is mentioned to invade Canton last year

Was as asking for information as to baulked by General Fan Shek-Rang when the negotiations will begin. (who withdrew ha mercenaries Incidentally, Mr. Brenan was in- from Canton) but Fan's following formed that H.M.'s Minister at has now practically dispersed and Peking had nominated him as one is non-effective. Tang is reported of the delegates Accordingly, as not being averse to 11 treaty the Governor of Hongkong ap- with Lu, to safeguard his own in pointed the Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp terests, under the declared policy. and the Hon. Mr. F. R, Halifax of Wi Pei-fu, of provincial en as the other two delegates.

operative automony in the south There is still a feeling of op-west of China.-----

Should the Government not timism in the Colony that at Lu Yung-ting onee held both salt revenues.

The position is that by the 1925 lend car, I advise every tenant to least a "temporary settlement"— | Kwangtung and Kwangsi. such including the calling off of new said to be calling on his former agreement the Salt Administrave full publicity to facts, as soon as he receives that night- the pickets and the automatic sbordinates to raise his standard tion should collect all the Kiangsu mare of a letter from the land- resumption of communications in Kwangsi province, which is un-salt revenues and pay Marshal lord. and trade-will be brought about, der the control of two generals who Sun 50 per cent, but last April! so that a permanent understand profess allegiance to Chaton. Lu Marshal Sun forbade transfer of ing can then be worked for. desires Tang's goodwill so that he the salt revenues to Shanghai. Those who express such a view can regain a footing in Kwangsi. Dr. W. W Yen recently telegraph- point to

the reported arrest of He is believed to be favoured by ed to the Marshal requesting him memuers of the Strikers' Tribunal Wu Pei-fu and his sending of to release the salt funds and the by the Canton Government, and former national M.P. into Yunnan Marshal informed the Cabinet that he was willing to do so, 23 the absence of news of their res taken as indicative of politics regards collections, to the end of lease or resumption of office. On possibilities in the near future. the other hand, the outdoor"

May. He emphasised that his pickets (ie., "strike" represen-

'action was largely a matter of tatives not in executive capaci-

personal friendship for" Dr. Yen ties) are still functioning with

and clearly stated that the ques- customary vigilance.

tion of Peking drawing the salt funds for periods after May must be referred to him.

WEATHER FORECAST.

CHINESE COINS.

FOUR MEN CHARGED WITH POSSESSION.

COUNTERFEIT ALLEGED."

Yours, etc, FLAT DWELLER. Hongkong, June 22, 1926.

ALLEGED MURDER. BRICKLAYER CHARGED WITH

CRIME,

ABERDEEN INCIDENT.

charged on two counts of negligent driving and using a private car for public hire.

Maid Sub-Inspector Alexander that defendant accosted a number

bably arise at a later date when the owner of the car was found.

Defendant admitted the first

charge and on the other he said he took the passengers to be friends of kitiemployer. He was fined $60 on the first charge and $25 on the second.

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KOWLOON COURT.

At the Kowloon Magistracy, a fine of $5 was. imposed on Mr. his motor cycle licence, whilst an- Greenhalgh for failing to produce

other cyclist, Mr. T H. Dodgson, fined $2 for leaving his machine unattended outside "Orient Buildings, thereby causing obstruction. Mr. E. A. Brodie

was

A Chinese bricklayer of Aber-was cautioned for driving on the The transfer of the salt funds deen was brought before Mr. wrong side of the road. His plea R. E. Lindsell at the Central was that he was folowing the from the collectorates to Shang Magistracy this morning and route taken by the buses, Four Chinese were charged be- hai will take about ten days and. charged with a serious crime. Until noon-to-morrow, the Obser- fore Major C. Willson at the Cen-therefore, no funds have yet vatory forecasts south west winds, tral Magistracy this morning with reached the group,

Inspector Reynolds asked leave banks at to withdraw a charge of causing moderate; squally, generally over-

possession of Chinese counterfeit Shanghai. The period involved grievous injuries to defendant's cast, showery.

will be less than two months and wife and substitute it with a twenty-cent pieces. Pressure has increrised slightly

Det Sergeant Wheelan, prose.the usual 50 per cent. will be recharge of murder. He said that i over central Japan, is nearly stationary in southern districts and cuting, called a money changer as turned to Marshal Sun-Reuter. has decreased slightly elsewhere. an expert witness, who said that An anticyclone is central over N.E the coins were minted at a place near Swatow when General Chan Japan. The depression over China

has deepened slightly.

A Chinese student riding a push bicycle was run into by a motor car at Leighton Hill Road yes terday and received alight Abra- sions to his body.

wing-ming had control of Can witness adimitted that the coins

ton. Such coins, he said, were were in use at two places" other. brought by the soldiers, but no than Canton where they were not money changer in Hongkong recognised. Counsel made à point would accept them.

that because the coins were not in Answering questions by Mr. currency they were not counter- D. L. Strellett for the defence, feit.

The case was adjourned for one (Continued at foot of next Column.) week.

ARMS SEIZURE.

there had been a quarrel between in the coal burkers of the .. A large haul of arms concealed

the couple in the course of which

"Benledi" was mentioned by the husband was alleged to have Revenue Officer Lanigan when he cut his wife's throat with applied for a confiscation order at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning.

chisel.

A formal remand being naked for, this was granted for a wreck.

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