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PICKETS SNUBBED FLOATING UNIVERSITY

Denounced by Transport The "Ryndam's" Voyage.

of Discovery.

Union.

"TO SUPPORT TRADE."

Government. Asked to Help Workers.

THE SPIRIT OF THE CRUISE.

Speeches at Dinner to Local Educationists.

General Franiwell Booth, the Perhaps the most significant Over 200, guests, chiefly local nearly every burglary perpetrated In, the House of Commons, reply-well-known Salvation Army lead factor this week in the resumption people connected with education, on the Peak and in the mid-level ing to Mr. A. A. Somerville (Coner who is to address a meeting or trade between Canton and Hong were entertained at dinner on district" during recent months. He servatives the Secretary of State for at the Theatre Royal to-morrow Kong is the manifesto of the board, the "Ryndam" last night LeungPalias Ho Vit. 22 unempley- Foreign Affairs, Br

afternoon at 5.30 p.m., arrived in Transport (cargo-boata) Union, in The ship lay alongside the wharf ed, appeared en remand before Chamberlain said the disposition of Hong Kong this morning by the which "illegal pickets who prevent at Kowloon and the visitors were Major C. Willson, O.B.E., at the naval forces in China had been 8.8. "Devanha," accompanied by work" are denounced.

welcomed on board by Professor Central Magistracy this morning. made by the Commander-in-Chief, his son. Brigadier Bernard Booth,

This snub is aimed at a minority J. E. Lowe, of New York Univer- The solicitore table presented a who was in close touch with the Lieut. Commissioner John Cun of radicals who are alleged to have eity, the acting president of the strange spectacle being covered Minister at Pexing and the lottningham. Capt. Alfred J. Gillard acted without the approval of the floating scademy, to whom they and Brigadier J. Evan Smith. Union officials in maintaining their were introduced: by the Vice- Although the Salvation Army own pickets in trying to prevent Chancellor of the Hong Kong. has not established a branch of cargo being worked from British cases, but this was an unusual its work in Hong Kong and there vessels.

University, Mra W. W. Hornell, the "Army" to welcome the Gencargo-boatmen are determined to the Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow and were consequently no officials, of The manifesto states that the C.L.E. Among the guests were eral, their place was taken by support the Government polley in Lady Shottson Chow. several residents interested in preserving communications.

After an excellent dinner serv- A Chinese Note has been pre-Christian work who boarded the

Boom Next Month.

ed in the main dining saloon, dented declining to agree to a com-"Devanha" and extended a wel

Accordingly the Labour Depert- Prof. Lowe paid some graceful' promise whereby the Sino-Belgian come to the veteran Christianment has been asked to deal autho-compliments to Hong Kong and dispute as regards denunciation of worker:

ritatively with recalaltrant bodion his guests. Although New York thé 1865 treaty should be referred Later in the morning, the Gen- which threaten to set up their own was on the other side of the globe, eral was visited by Sir Henry Pol-organisations and boycott British he said, the "Ryndam's" passen- to the Hague Court.

with a collection of jewellery, com-consular officials." prising gold cigarette canen, brace- it was considered that the force pearl at the disposal of the Commander letse ear-rings, finger rings, necklaces and brooches, articles of in-Chief was sufficient to ensure the lothing, binoculars, barometers, safety of British residents-Reuter

Belgian Treaty.

boots and shoes and a collection of dtids and ends, including small cnrved lapis curios, war medals and: empty jewel cases,

Det. Segt. A. E. Carey prosecuted en behalf of the police..

Over a dozeh ladies were noticed in Court, whilst other victims” of Hong Kong's premier "ent burglar were also present.

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Brussels Nov, 22.

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The Belgian Government, conse-lock, K.C., whom he met whilst ships." quently, has decided to apply to the crossing the Pacific when Sir Hague, as China has recognised the

Everything Recovered. Nine charges

preferred obligatory were agalast the prisoner who admitted court, Hix, claiming, in the other three cases, to have only stolen part of the property reportëd"to have bien taken.

competence of that

Belgium requests the court to in- dicatë, desirable measures to safe, guard her nationals' rights, pending its-findings.

His Worship: Has everything "Belgium reiterates that this re- [been recovered?-Practically every-course to arbitrah jurisdiction, with

thing.

a view to settling the legal polit Outlining the case for the police, does not exclude the idea of Sergt. Carey said that early on the friendly negotiations with a view mering of Nov. 13, Dr. Y. S. Wan, to arranging revision of the treaty, of St. Paula Hostel, was awakened-Reuter.

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by 'noises in his room. He saw the Belgium by virtue of Article 46. defendant pass by means of a mir-of the Treaty denied the Chinese For which reflected. He got out of Government's right to denounce the bed and followed him. They Treaty, and begged It tømaign struggled toket but he succeed- "copromise." asking The Hague led in over

The police were sent for and the prisoner was searched. A quantity of jewellery belonging to Dr. Wan and Mrs. Beecher, the Treasurer of it could be deduced that the "Chi-

St. Paul's Hostel, was found on his person. He was taken to the Police Station.

The next day, witness took the prisoner to the Pumping Station in

The Chinese Government, in notify- ing Belgium of the abrogation, did not mention The Hague, from, which

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gers felt they were home-cer- Evidence is forthcoming that tainly they were among friends there has been a slight improve and relatives with the same pro- ment in the quantity of merchan-blems, the same customs and the disé carried to and fro although the same ideas. They had set out public still prefer to Crowd on on this cruise as a voyage: of dis- Chinese-owned steamboats.. rather covery. In their insular continent than venture on British boats. lof America they were not sure It is felt that the volume of tride how people were feeling in other

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voyage of discovery they had dis-! covered friendship and ideals in the peoples whose ports they had visitéd. That was their voyage: of discovery. (Applause).

Replying for the guesta, ta whom Professor Lowe had extend -An agreement is reanted to have ed a very cordial welcome in his] beer signed yesterday at Palmispeech, the Vice-Chancellor of (the port of Kongnioon) wherby Hongue #icons Uiniversity, M the Tung Tack Coolies Guild will re- Hornell, expressed thanks for the ceive $2.60 for every package of generous hospitality they had goods handled by the Transport enjoyed that evening. Mr. eve Government refuses to appear

Union (from"eargo-boats to the Hornell said that it was the voluntarily before this high Inter-Henry was returning to the Col- Customs examination shed)ns, guests who should have given the national Court."

ony and the General disembarked predicted by the "China Mai" cor dinner, "only we are very poor at Yokohama. Sir Henry pre- respondent last week. On piece and you are very rich." (Laugh- sided over a farewell meeting to goods, however, the rate will be ter). They were greatly impress- Garden Road Prisoner, had been MINERS IN QUEUES. General Booth on board the Em 85.20 per case or bale,

ed with this idea of a floating press of Canada" "on that occa-

The .a. San Ning" (not to be university-a university which sion. He is also presiding at to- confused with the China Navigation, could not only float, but which morrow's meeting.

"Sunning") has returned to Hong was actually going around the General Booth had a great re- Kong to take up the trade with world. Here in Hong Kong it was ception on disembarking at Yoke-Wuchow after going into dock for found difficult even to keep the hama; and appreciative reference overhaul.

University adopt on dry land' and was made in speeches to the relief. It will be recalled that after lying if it attempted to go round the Rugby, Nov. 22. work of the Salvation Army sub-up for a year she left Hong Kong world, it might possibly get as Many thousands of miners are sequent to the earthquake of just before the strike was settlet far as Macao, or perhaps a little not, waiting for the conclusion of 1923, General Booth was receiv-changed to Chinese registry, enter further if they got any luck at district agreements, but are returned in audience by the Princeed the Canton-Wuchow trade, and fan-tan. (Laughter). noting to work at once.

Regent and the Prime Minister still fies the five-barred ensign of From the various coalfields come presided over one of his meeting the Republic. reporte of pita reopening and of at which many notable “people men waiting in queues to sign on. were present.

To-day's increase in the number of men at work is 14,007, bringing the total up to 390,381.-British

Hiving there for some time. Wit-

ness searched the place and found. jewellery, the property, of Mr. 'George Grimble, concealed in a pair of white boots. Prisoner took the ¡police to a small retaining wall in the garden and pulled out à brick behind which was found mero property and ten pawn tickets which. involved the property which formed the other charges.

have His Worship: You charged him with pawning?

Witness: I thought he hall enough Fagainst him,

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A RETURN TO WORK" AT. ONCE.

ANOTHER 14,000 BACK.

His Worship Why was he living in Government quarters? That is being dealt with departmentally..

Continuing, witness said that pri-Wireless Service. soner took him to a marine hawker's establishment where further pro- perty was recovered, "In fact," sald witness, "he gave us every as- sistance."

"Helena May" Theft.

Labour M. P. Fined.

Mr. Kirkwood, M.P. has been

fined £25 with costs. Reuter.

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Mr. Hornell continued that Hong Kong considered the float- ing university a very great ex- periment. America did well to take her young people round the world and let them see that people are just the same when they get together. The cruise was a great imperialistic venture undertaken by America, and as such, Hong Kong wished it godspeed and good luck. (Applause).

A Veteran Worker. General Booth, although over 70 years of age, is still the cen- tral figure in the work which was founded by William and Catherine)

[From Our Own Correspondent.] Booth, his father and mother, and

Samshul (West-River), Nov. 21. the establishing of Salvation Army work in China is due to the Now the majority of steamboats personal interest. he took in its from Hong Kong are submitting to

Professor Howes, "Dean of Wil. Extraordinary interest was evinc organisation. It was in October being searched at Do Sing, outside liam's College, compared the ed in a crowded police court at of 1915 that a small band of Wuchow &c., but a few are ignor beauty of Hong Kong to that of When arrested prisoner had an Renishaw, Derbyshire, in four sum officers were publicly dedicated in ing the order of the Canton Govern the classical lands. "When I look- electric torch in his possession. He monace charging Mr. Kirkwood, London to open up Army work in ment.

led at some of the bare hills they ulso had one when he burgled Mr. M.P., with breaking the emergency China and a few months later a

Outside Wuchow harbour limits, were the lales. of Greece, I took Grimble's house-upon that occa regulations In, the course. 01 his large party Nailing from 11 dif. boats have slowed down for searthat most wonderful drive-to- sion he was nearly caught but speeches in Derbyshire villages on ferent countries landed in China. chers of the Inspection Corps to day, and it was the road over the managed to get away. He also en Nov. 2. The case was adjourned Since then their numbers have board. After this the Inspection Arcadian mountains. Here you tered the Helena Muy Institute, for a week on Mr. Kirkwood's ap- been increased. There are motor-bout tows the ship to her have got an epitome of many of where he stole a number of things, plication for time to prepare his now 252, officer and cadets "pai" (pontoon), "..

the beauties we went to the class-; [Including a clock which he pulled defence "in, view of the great con- (foreign and Chinese) in Traders who Have come into conical lands to see. Prof. Howes

from its case. One watch, that be- sittutional principles involved.” · China and evangelical work is tact with the searchers have

A concluded, by expressing hearty longing to Staff-Segt. Roney, had an

carried on in three provinces. rived at the conclusion, that the appreciation of the "extreme Inscription inside the case and be,

The first work in China was system is another side to the story goodwill that our friends and re- evangelical, but it was not long of Ekim.

latives here feel for assenti-

the witness, thought that the wit-

ness should be called to account on each charge, the sentences to before the need for social opera- Ships going through Do Sing are ments which we cordially recipro for accepting it. Among the pro-run consecutively-nine months tions became evident. The Army taking notice of the Inspection cate." (Applause). [perty which had not yet been re- hard labour in all,

has since taken its full share in Corps' armed launch there, the Professor A. K. Heckel, of the covered were two pairs of glasses Turning to Dr. Wan, His Wor-relief work, alding the victims of whistles and the shouts of "come University of Missouri, said that which," he understood, were worth ship said that he thought it right flood, famine and civil warfare, in but at least one Hong Kong every age had some great contri

that the Bench should compliment | |- An Appreciation.

boat continues to pass through sebution to make to civilisation, in pre-strike times,

every age was moved by some H.MS. Tarantula" went up to great principle which went to Wuchow last week.

shape civilisation. Those aboard the "Ryndam" were obtaining, a revelation of the new life and the [new world. Many of their finest

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His Worship: You are convicted him upon his conduct in dealing In a recent appreciation of Gen- on all charges. Is anything known with the man. Through your eral Bramwell Booth, Mr. Harold about the prisoner?

bravery, Dr. Wan," continned His Begbie wrote:

Det-Segt. Carey: Nothing, Your Worship, "all these ladies have got "In a subtle, attractive way, Worship. I understand that he was their property back. I am sure he combines the qualities of employed in the Waterworks for they are very grateful to you," his parents; he believes in some time, but was dismissed as His Worship then sent for the the power of love and the power lity against it gone for ever and students, through the cruise of he was seen riding a bicycle when pawn-broker, who bad leat money of conversion with something of the crude fanaticism which first the "Ryndam," while yet main he should have been on duty. He on Staff-Begt, Roney's watch and the same force which urged his marked it in the eyes of many faining that fine spirit of ration- appears to have lived there ever asked him why he had accepted it parents in their stormy way, shallow observers, purged wholly since he was dismissed,

in pawn seeing that it bore an in- But he is more flexible than they, away. It may be less pictures-

His Worship: That certainly scription and obviously did not be more of a statesman, more sens que, but it is more efficient; the wants looking into. (To defen-long to the man who pledged it. ble of the rains of organisation noise it makes in the world is less dant) What have you got to say?. In reply the witness said that he and more thorough

|| boisterous and discordant, but the Defendant: I have committed did not remember having accepted of his adminis

work it does is more penetrating wrong. Please deal with me it. “Well,” said Major Willson, |***/

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leniently.

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* Major Willson: You will go to watch be returned to Bergt. Roney jail with hard labour for one month' free of charge,"

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