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DISCUSSING ADVANCE TO
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CHANCE AT SZECHUAN?
Canton Situation Reported Reassuring:
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Canton, Aug. 13. The following telegram is sent to us by Reuter:-
Commander-in-Chief
Chang Kaishek has arrived at Heng- chow, Hunan; other Nationalist Generals have Arrived at Changsha where they are discuss- ink with the Governor of Hanan, Tang Sang-chi, ar advance to- wards Wuchang and Hankow.
1
Forces from Kweichow Pro- vince, over 19 mixed brigades, are advancing against Wuchang.
Szechuan province generals. are opposing Military chief Wu Pei-fu and have allied their forces. against him, and a great change in the situation at Szechuan may be expected soon,
Delegates representing a sỨC- of the Kiangai army and various popular associations are ¡preparing a defensive campaign against the Norther militarists and will act conjointly with the " Canton Nationalist Army.
tion
The situation in Canton is reassuring. No trouble is fear- ed as there are adequate military forces to maintain peace.
The wild rumours. published by the foreign newspapers only prove the real power of the Nationalist Government.-Can- 100 Information Bureau,
LABOUR RIOTS.
HOW TROUBLE SPREAD TO KONGMOON.
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13 MEN INJURED.
Pakkai, Kongmoon, August 11.
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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1926.
RENTS RAMP.
FLATS AS COMPARED WITH CUBICLES.
WHY THE DIFFERENCE?
To the Editor of the "China Mail"] -Sir,-Your correspondert¬-S---M- rases the subject of cubicles. As
AMOY'S CONTROL
SETTLEMENT THAT HAS NO COUNCIL.
PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.
MOTOR
HOUSE-BOY THEFTS.
SENTENCE OF SIX WEEKS. PASSED.
• OPERA GLASSES TAKEN,
You'll
WORK better
with
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SIGHT
"N. LAZARUS,
Hongkong's only Europeur, Optician
Established over Forty Years.
Manager: Ralph A. Cooper, Optometrist (Canada).
TRAMPS."
POLICE DON'T RECOGNISE THE TERM.
NUISANCE OF TOUTS.
Interesting Aspect of Traffic Discussed.
CONSULS TO STEP IN?
[From "Our Own Correspondent,
Mr. Leo Weill, of Sennet Freres | Amoy, Aug. 9.
the Jewellery establishment. was Under the control of the Navy, complainant in a case at the Cen- he confines himself to Kowloon 1 Amoy is enjoying the best govern trai Magistracy this morning in
"Tramp" motor gars do not) must ask for your indulgence in ment that we have had for years.which a former house boy was soliciting other readers to supply Business in most lines is proceed. charged with the theft of a pair of exist in Hongkong at least the the information I seek. In frying ing normally and without moles-opera glasses and a watch. Police do not recognise such a
Police evidence (Sergt. Brittain term. " to study the problem of the localtation.
We have also been fairly well conducted the ease) housing question I and mysuf ank-i
was to the i
Much having been written on ed why
protected here from bandits and effect that a small boy who went the subject of cars lying in wait! Plats for Chinese business pre-other outlaws.
to a pawnshop to pawn the opera
in the streets with their touts for mises in most parts of the city! Only a few days ago a group classes was stopped by a detective af Victoria are hardly ever of nine bandita were caught mak- and gave the name of the defendant prospective passengers, a "China" ing preparations to hold-up a who had given the glasses to him Mail" reporter made inquiries in Flats for Chinese tenements large launch which runs between te pawn. When seen by the police official quarters to ascertain the se difficult to find in the Amoy and Chuangchow. Five of the defendant said that he had been position in regard to these central district and why rentals them have already been beheaded given the glasses by a customer of vehicles which have no garage us for same are so prohibitive. publicly, and current reports say the shop.
the the defendant's. possession, their Whereas on the other hand the others will follow suit in In
headquarters, and there are so many vacant cubicies due course. It seems that the when searched were found pawn official attitude towards them in the central district and sub-locul authorities are following the tickets for two watches. These and touts generally. tenants can move from place to old custom of beheading rather watches, when shown to Mr. Weill,
It was pointed out that there place because the supply far ex- than waste ammunition. 1. sup- were identified as having been al ceeds the demand:
his mother's honse, As Mr. Wait are special regulations governing. pose they are practising economy, Should anybody in future acrusela good example for other authori-bad at one time given the defen public motor vehicles and that dant a watch for his little duugh there is no difference in their ap- principal-tenants of fleecing subties throughout China. tenants, thereby contributing to the
ter and thought that one of the rents ramp, I defy him" to answer
watches might be the same. theplication to vehicles stationed for my questiona,
the charge only included the alleged the purpose at garages or those which have formed the subject of We theft of one of the watches,
vacant,
Are
Enclosing my card,“
Yours, etc.,
C. S. T. Hongkong, August 13.
SHIRTS. CISSY "
ANNA
IS LOCAL OBJECTION ONLY SHAMMED?
SHANGHAI AND HONGKONG.
To the Editor of the "China Mail."3 Sir. The letter you reproduce| by An Optimist" only goes to show that the class distinction evil
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Council Trouble.
CI
No Fixed Parking.
These cars-street cars if they
Trouble continues over government of Kulangsu. now have no council whatever. Defendant, in a statement, denied complaints. The three who consented to serve that he had stolen either the watch at the last election near the first or glasses. The glasses had been of this year have resigned:--- Making matters worse, impossible to get a single foreign ratepayer to take a place on the
it
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given him by a customer of the may be called-have to pass the shop who had since gone home to same rigid test for licence fitness France. The watch had been given as any other public vehicle and him by Jackie, the little nephew at pay the ordinary livery fees. The MACKINTOSH
the complainant. Defendant wet annual fees are $72 and $120 ac-; council. It seems that the only!
on to make a statement about havcording to weight, that is to say, Course to follow is for the Con dular, Body to take over the yoving been in the complainant's ser for five-seaters or seven-seaters the same respectively. On the same basis ernment of the Settlement. The wage. He had asked for an increase private-owned cars on strictly "Consular body now have the mat-
ter under consideration.
vice for five years on
perty.
these street cars occupy a conven-
but this had been refused.
private use pay $24 and $48. In reply to the Magistrate (Major)
As is known, there are stands Unfair Attacks.
Willon), complainant said that de- fendant Had There is also a great deal of laziness.
been dismissed for for private cars, but except for Complainant identiñed taxis there are no special parking exista also in Shanghai aa well as continued opposition on the part the watch and klasses as his pre-places for public vehicles. Hence in Hongkang.
of Chinese to the Captain-Super-j "An Optimist" prays for a lead intendent of Police and Secretary in the big knobs giving approval of the Council, Me-II. Reed. A said "if I wanted to steal, I should trade without causing obstruction In a further statement defendant ient position in carrying on their for shorts and shirts. And by the determined campaign is being have stolen a lot more than this." or contravening the regulations. way, why do you insist in calling waged to oust him from his posi-Defendant was sentenced to six For this reason very little official them "Cissy" shirts when they action. Exceedingly unfair at week's imprisonment. nothing of the kind? strongly object to such a denomi- tacks are made upon him by the nation as will others who wear of false reports concerning Cap- continual spread and publication sports shirt for comfort and for notain Reed. So far as I am able
other reason.
I most
Will any Hongkong taipan have to find out, Captain Reed is a
THE WEATHER.
notice seems to be taken of them -and it may be very rightly so- but such an act.as, for instance, a small boy touting for fares dur- ing a race meeting or other func-
Kongmoon has been "emulating sufficient courage of his convictions/faithful, and efficient servant of LOCAL FORECAST FOR THE tion will certainly be discouraged.
Canton's example in the matter of
labour riots and troubles. Record- ed in order of occurrence these
Aret
ed ---
to insert the hong notice suggest the community. It is true that
he is placed in a peculiar position,] "During the summer months a position where he must see that male employees are permitted to the laws of the settlement are August 2: The postal strike pe.
wear open shirts and shorts?** carried out. Naturally the law- gan here and service in all stations in this district suspended. August office sensibly dressed to
I know that if I turned up. at less element take offence when meet they are called to account, and it u Postal strikers resumez
weather requirements my boss seems they are venting their spite August 9: Drug shop workers
would send me home directly and upon Captain Reed. went on strike. Pickets were
tell me to be clad "decently" be posted round the shops and people fore I returned.
The general outcome and dis- position that will be made of the were prevented from having medi-·
Another crisis will have the won-settlement of Kulanggu will be cal prescriptions filled. Then a derful effect of making Hongkong-interesting to watch,
misunderstanding arose and the drugmen fought with members of the... Tung Tuck Coolies' Guild,
LTD.,,Soldiers appeared on the scene and dispersed the rioters. The wound- ed comprised 3 on the drugman's side and 10 on the coalies'.
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August 10: Employees of the ongmoon Electric Co. threaten to go on strike for better pay and privileges,
August 11: The strike of tele-i hone employees was settled; the Hongmoon company giving highër pay. As a result the subscription was raised by $1 a month, to $8 a month.
Trouble among oil-workers is referred to on puge 21"
ROADS CLOSED.
To-morrow, that part of Queen's Road East between Arsenal Street and Gresson Street will be closed to traffic, which will be diverted by way of Prays East.
It is notified that, at the expira- tion of three months from date, the E. F. Cox and Company. Limited will unless cause is shewn to the contrary, be struck off the register und the company will be dissolved.
and Shanghai-less inclined to the Thank God I am not as others". feeling. One will appreciate
shorts and shirts if a man's work is done in a day,
..
Yours, etc.,
WANGHAL Hongkong, August 14..
IN.
MEMORIAM.
THE PASSING OF CAFE WISEMAN.
RE-BIRTH ELSEWHERE.
COAL CRISIS.
APPEAL MADE TO THE GOVERNMENT.
SUBSIDY RULED OUT,
WEEK-END.
TYPHOON MOVEMENTS,
Special Rules Coming?
& CO., LTD.
Men's Wear Specialists.
Alexandra Building,
Des Voeux Road.
Thune who deal with a atured of the tullowing eufvontages
'AIR PRICES RESH STOCK INE QUALITY
"It was further gathered that AITHFUL SERVICES
regulations of a special nature are! contemplated for the control of) Til noon to-morrow the official public vehicles rendered necessary by the increasing and changing forecast for the weather is:--
Between Hongkong and traffic conditions. Lamocka: North-West winds, It is a fact accepted by many freshening.
that a ride in one of these street From Hongkong to Gap cars works out considerably Rock and to Hainan land: cheaper than one from a garage Moderate north or variable while conditions conducive winds; fine to cloudy.
comfort remain about the same. Formosa Channel: Cyclonic It may be that these cars having gales.
no heavy rental expense work on
to
At 11.50 a.m the Observatory the policy of the man who reported:~~-
claims: ""small cent, cheaper
owners,
The typhoon near the Para-prices." cels appears to be filling up, and
Special measures are taken to the other typhoon appears to deal with drivers of private care be about 150 miles E.S.E. of who ply for hire unknown to the "Koshun, moving N.N.W.
Drivers of this kind, Pressure has increased slightly however, always keep a watchful Rugby, Aug. 13. from N.E. China to N.E. Japan eye on the uniformed staff. and The only development to-day in and at Tourane. It has decreased seldom give the opportunity to the coal situation was an appeal moderately over Formosa and get caught. Plain clothes men made to the Government by Mralightly over the Loochoos,
A: J. Cook, the Miners' Secretary,
are therefore sent out, and, when caught, the drivers usually have!
in a Press interview, to declare LONDON SENSATION;their licences cancelled. against longer hours, to accept Somewhat in the nature of an the principal of
EXCITING SCENES."
a national TRAMCAR COLLIDES WITH A "In Memoriam," observance was minimum, and to invite the
BUS. the morning gathering of
miners leaders to meet the Gov- habitues of Cafe Wiseman at the ernment with a view to arranging usual coffee hour" to-day. for a national agreement, and for No longer will the hospitable the purpose of discussing the re- building in Ice House Street har organisation of the mining in- bour within its walls the devotees duetry.
JULY WEATHER,
In several cases recently as was levident from prosecutions in court, drivers who supply these stolen rides to help swell their pockets unknown to their masters have been detected while using prohibited areas at night.
London Aug. 13.
How Public Must Help. Westminster Bridge was the scene of a serious traffic accident The practice is one in which it of the berry product gathered to It was stated in Government during the rush hours this evening, is felt the general public can be gether to renew energies for the circles to-day that the Cabinet has tramcar
4
colliding with ап of great assistance to the. Police. morning's work. The usual no intention of abandoning its omnibus.
If the man in the street will only. "trek" will in future set in the attitude on the question of a fur- direction of the new "Exchange" ther subsidy to the coal industry, and numbers of them were injured, reporting specific cases with num- Both were loaded with passengera work together with the police by Building.
In no circumstances will any When on the bridge the bus, in ber of car, etc., in which attempts) Cafe Wiseman will not open on further State support be given, avoiding a taxicab, swerved on the are made by drivers of private Monday and on Tuesday it will and if any scheme which is tram lines. A tram car, coming cars to ply for hire, such reports open in the new premises under, evolved at Monday's conference from the opposite direction, crashed will be energetically followed up it is understood, a new name. of miners' delegates returns to into it head on.
by the traffic office and the delin- | the subsidy asan essential This was followed by piercing quente punished.
feature it will not be acceptable screams from the passengers, and A private car is easily disting General rules made by the
to the Government.
terrified shouts by passers by uishable from a public vehicle, as administration of the Kowloon- The rainfall for the month of The General Council of the Glass was, shattered; the frame-the latter has under the regula- Canton Railway, under section 82 July at the Botanical Gardena wa Trade Union Congress met to-day work of the bus was twisted, the tions to carry a sign above the (1) of the Railways Ordinance, 20 Ins. 84 on 21 days, at the and discussed the coal dispute. seats inside and outside were torn number plate at the rear of the 1909, Ordinance No. 21 of 1909, for Matilde Hospital. Mount Kellett, The London stock markets up, and the top part of the bus was vehicle reading "Public Vehicle" regulating the use, working and was 22 ins. 53 on 18 days, and at showed this afternoon a more practically severed from the In addition to a circular plate management of the Tai Po Railway the Police Station, Taipo, it was cheerful tendency, which is at lower.
stating the number of passengers Pler and band leading thereto, are 28 ins. 25 on 15 days,
tributable to the expectation of - The passengers were thrown in the vehicle is licensed to carry. published In the Government The lowest reading of the baro developments in the coal altun all directions: Those inside were On the question of molestation
meter (M.B.) was 29 ins. (341 a bion British Wireless Service, Gazette."
Imprisoned, but were later removed by touts, they can be only dealt h. on the 22nd.Ask.
with blood streaming from their with when they cause obstruction. heads and faces and with their It was understood, however, that regulations are now.under cons clothes bespattered.
So far no fatalities have been sideration to make touting itself
Reuter.
Van offenca.
TO-DAY'S DOLLAR.
The closing rate of the dollar, on demand, to-day was 2/1 15/16
The maximam squall velocity, as
recorded by the Dines-Baxendell A Memorial of Re-entry by the anemograph, was at the rate 23 Crown on Kowloon Inland Lot No milles per hour at Bh. 64m on the 2821 has been registered accord 22nd.
ing to law.
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241
13
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