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POWERS AND CHINA.
EXTRALITY COMMISSION'S REPORT..
Important Recommendations.
CHINESE DELEGATE'S SPECIAL STATEMENT.
Important recommendations are contained in part four of the Extra-Territoriality Commission's report which was issued by the Chinese Foreign Office yesterday.
The Commission recommends a progressive scheme, for the abolition of extrality, China meanwhile taking certain steps to im2 prove the administration of justice."
HANKOW TROUBLE.
Agitation for Customs
Union.
EXAMPLE OF CANTON.
Superintendent and Native Employees.
Agitation fomented recently at Hunko bar rought about a poal- tion similar to that in Canton a few months ago.
It is interesting to note that the official nominated by the Nationalist Government, ever since the capture
The fifth recommendation deals with the question of taxation of the Wu-Han cities, to be Superin- as follows: Pending the abolition of extrafity, the nationals of tendent of Customs at Hankow, is the Powers concerned should be required to pay such taxes as mayMr. Chan Kung-pok (Cantonese
¡pronunciation). be prescribed in the laws and regulations duly proumlgated by the competent authorities of the Chinese Government and recognised by the Powers concerned as applicable to their nationals."
The Chinese delegate qualified his assent to the report, and issued a declaration expressing disappointment that the Commis sion found it inexpedient to recommend the immediate abolition of extrality owing to the conditions of the country but hoping that once
· China has completed her judicial reform programme, "the Powers will open negotiations for the final abolition of extrality.
Powers' Rights.
Peking, Nove2D..
The Waichiaopu this evening jissued part four of the Extrality Commission's report consisting of the Commissioner's recommenda-
tions.
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röurts Shenpanting with- out the presence of a foreign assessor to watch the pro- ceeding or otherwise purtici pate.
With regard to the existing special mixed courts, their organ-
The Commissioners express theisation and procedure should as opinion that when these recom-far as the special conditions in the mendations have been reasonably settlements and concessions war- complied with the several Powers rant, be brought more in accord I would be warranted in relinquish with the organisation and pro
ing their respective rights of cedure of the modern Chinese. exurality.
judicial system..
Mr. Chan Kung-pok, in ofcial uniform.
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SUNNING "
PIRACY.
THIRTEEN ACCUSED ENGAGE LAWYERS,
Bail Refused Again.
COUNSEL RAISES QUESTION OF HANDCUFFS,
Twenty of the men who, it is alleged, were connected with the piracy of the sis. "Sunning" were again brought before Mr. R., E Lindsell at the Central Magistracy this morning,
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Mr. T. H. King, Director of Criminal Intelligence, appeared on behalf of the Crown. Mr. G. A. Gordon Lensk, of Messrs. G. K. Hall- Brutton and Co. defended the 19th. accused-a Ningpo. man, Mr. Leo d'Almada defended the second accused whilst Mr. M. K. Lo ap- peared on behalf of So Tik-sai (the 6th. accused) and ten others.
At the commencement of this morning's hearing His Worship informed counsel that he, under- stood that the Police intended asking for a formal remand until Thursday.
Mr. King That is so. If Your Worship will remand this case until noon on Thursday we shall then be in a position to fix a date.
a few days. He is a Fukien man. and is well known..
I am not only' prepared to pro duce cash security for almost any amount that your Worship may determine, but I am in a position to produce sureties from men well-known to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs-men whose integrity is beyond question.
Application for Bail
I understand! that the сара Mr. Lo I quite appreciate the against this man is that he was Your fact that in a case such as this, identified "by someone.. your Worship will find it some-Worship will not dispute the fact what difficult to allow bail.. In there may be every-kelihood of a one case, however, I must submit case of mistaken identity. When a very strong application." This I first went to Europe I recall is the case against the sixth ac-that almost every Englishman ap- cused, So Tik-sat. In this case peared to look the same. I sub. sent proof of the man to themit that such a case is more Crown Solicitor. I understand than probable when Englishmen that the papers are at present in are, called upon to identify Chin- the hands of Mr. King. In mak- ese..
ing this application, 1 must neces- His Worship: Has this man sarily disclose my defence. My been identified by any of his fel client is the proprietor of a low-countrymen? mason's shop in Aberdeen with e
Mr. King: Yes. branch at Amoy. He received a
Need För & Prima Facie Case. They declare that it is under-"
contract for the grave of the late
Mr. Lo: I think the prosecution soce that upon the relinquish-
Mr. Ho Fook and proceeded to must satisfy your Worship that ment of extrality, the nationals of
This post does not carry with if Amoy in this connection. When they have a prima facie case be the Powers concerned will enjoy freedom of residence, trade and
consular any administrative powers over the in Amoy he bought stone and en.fore bail can be definitely refused. civil rights in all parts of China, courts, should be permitted, sub. Chinese Mar.time Customs, which, gaged a number of masons. Part I can produce satisfactory secur in accordance with the generaljeet to the laws and regulations of Saurae, fed rected by the Insper- of that stone has already arrived ity that this man will turn up. practice in intercourse among governing Chinese lawyers, to tor-General at Peking. But at the in the Colony and more is expect. His sureties wil nasione, and upon a fair and represent chents, foreign or Chin-major treapy port in each province, led by a ship which is due here in
equitable basis.
Judicial System Reform. The first recommendation de- clares that the administration, of justice with respect to the civil lan population in China muat be entrusted to a judiciary which will be effectively protected against any interference from the Executive or other branches of the Government, whether civil or military.
Foreign Lawyers. Lawyers who are nations of the extra-territorial Powers and who are qualified to appear before the extra-territorial
Chinese official holds the post of ese. in all mixed cases.
No examination should be re Superintendent. Usually this of- quired as to qualification for prac- Foreign Affairs for the provincial cial is also Commissioner for tice in such cases.
(3) The extra-territorial Powers government.
should correct certain, abuses
which have arisen through Continued at foot of next column.tion but Mr. Chan succeeded him on
the extension of foreign pro-1 tection to Chinese as well as! to business and shipping in- terests, the actual ownership
Chinese.
of which is wholly or mainly the extrality report, Mr. Wang The second urges the adoption
Chung-hui, on behalf of China, of a programme for the improve-
Also the extra-territorial Powstated: "By signing this report ment of the existing legal, judi-ers which do not now require my approval of all the statements cial and prison systems, and sug-compulsory periodical registra contained in parts I, II and III is gests, that the Chinese Govern- tion of their nationals in China not implied.” ment should consider parts I and should make provision therefor at Mr. Wang Chung-hui also
I of the report with a view to
definite intervals.
issued a declaration expressing] making such amendments and
disappointment that the Commis- taking such action as may be ne- cessary to meet the observations there made.
After enumerating a number of laws which it is recommended should be completed and enforced, the Commissioners urge the Gov- ernment to extend the system of modern courts, prisons and de. tention houses with a view to elimination of the old-style magistrates' courts, prisons and detention houses, and to make jadequate financial provision
therefor...
A Progressive Scheme. The third suggests that prior to reasonable compliance with all the recommendations above. mentioned, but after the principal items thereof 'have been carried out, the Powers concerned, if so desired by the Chinese Govern- ment, might consider the aboli- tion of extrality according to such a progressive scheme as may be agreed upon.
The fourth suggests that pend- ing the abortion of Extrality, the Powers concerned, with the co- operation of the Chinese Govern ment wherever necessary, should make certain modifications in the existing systems and practice of extrality.
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Mr. King: At this stage. I must. strongly oppose ball. I don't know whether I am called upon to open my case to-day. I agree) Who Mr. Chan Is.
that this man has been in busi- When Hankow was in Wu Pei-fu'sness here for some years and handa, a Northerner held the post that he did go to Amoy, but he has been identified and I cannot. the Cantonese entering the city. acquiesce to any grant of bail at
Prior to going North, Mr. Chan this stage. was head of the Government Labour Department (not Ministry). He was nominated nas one of the ofßeint delegates to the Boycott Conference but did not serve, as he left for the front.
His Worship: I am afraid that in view of the seriousness of the charge L shall not be able to en- tertain your request. Mr. Lo
Mr. King: I can read evidence of identification from one witness. His Worship: Would you like to hear it, Mr. Bo?
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A: Hankow now some of the ex- tremists are agitating for the native employees of the Customs to Mr. Lo: I certainly should. form their own union.
Mr. King: A Chinese woman Trouble Anticipated. Arbitration Machinery.
passenger has stated as follows; Such a union was started in Can---I sure remember this man. He (4) The necessary arrangements slon found it inexpedient to reton Loyal employees were inti had a gun and he came to the Parisiana
should be made with regard commend the immediate abolition midated but Colonel F. Hayley-Bell passengers' cabins. He came to to judicial assistance fin-of extrality owing to the present (then Commissioner) was adamant. my cabin and demanded" my cluding commission rega conditions of the country, and
A stage was reached when some of jewellery.. toires) between the Chinese ways that in view of the sincere the loyalists had to be quartered" in Continuing, Mr. King said that authorities and, the anthori- intentions and unremitting the Customs House. Then the the man had also been identified | ties of the extra-territorial efforts of China during the past trouble blew over and Chinese in by the Captain of the ship, who Powers, and between the decade to improve laws, judicial the Canton Customs remain with-pointed him out as a pirate, authorities of the Powers system and methods of judicial out a union."
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His Worship: The Captain themselves, for example: administration in China, and had It is alleged that the formation being a man with experience on (a) All agreements be hoped that the Powers would re-of a Custome employees' union la the China coast for many years? tween foreigners and persons cognise the advisability of relin-contrary to good working.
Mr. King That is so. under Chinese jurisdiction cuishing without delay all the Mr. Chan Kung-pok is reported to The Magistrate: It sounds 19, which provide for the settle extra-territorial privileges enjoy-have made a speech in which he though the prosecution has made ment of civil matters by ared by their nationals. bitration should be recognis
It is the firm intention of the called upon the employees of the out a prima facie case.
Hankow Customs to join the (pro- Mr. Lo: I thought Mr. King's) ed and awards made in pur. Chinese Government on its own suance thereof should be en- intitiative to persist in the judi- 20zed) union, if only from patriot-position was that while he could lam, the Custome should be run [ not approve my application, hei forced by extraterritorial or cial reform programme, including consular courts in the case of the points mentioned in the re by Chinese and not by foreigners." could not oppose it. persons under their jurisdic-commendations. China is con- trouble is anticipited.
tion, except when in the fident that when the judicial' pro- opinion of the competent gramme has been carried out the, court, the decision is con-Powers will on the receipt of no- trary to public order or good tice to such effect open negotia tions for the final abolition of éx-
morals.
· “Evidence of GoodwUI. The declaration appreciates as
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Hankow Strike.
Hankow, Nov. 28. A general anti-foreign strike and boycott is, threatened for December * embracing servanta, office workers And all Chinese in foreign employ. British residents
His Worship: Bail is refused. !. All are remanded in custody until Thursday noon. (To Mr. King): It has been suggested that each man should have a "card hanging round his neck bearing his num ber in English and Chinese." (b) Satisfactory arrange-trality. ments should be made. be-
Mr. King Arrangements are tween the Chinese Govern-
being made in that connection.
Question of Handcuffs. ment and the Powers con- evidence of the Fowers' goodwill have cabled the Foreign Office for
additional protection: Arrange- Mr. Lo: I do not knew what cerned for the prompt execu- the recommendations respecting ments are being made for the will happen when the trial opene. tion of judgments, summonses immediate discontinuance of the "and warrants of arrest or practices which are not warrant formation of a corps of special con- I notice that the defendants are search concerning persons ed by the treaties, and other im stables, since the agitators are inti- handcuffed. I think I am right under Chinese jurlediction provements in the existing rela midating the Chinese municipal in saying that this is contrary to
and threatening their practice. duly issued by the Chinese tions which will promote better police
families.
His Worship: I was asked courts and certified by com-junderstanding between the Chin
The French are taking up a very about it. In view of the serious petent Chinese authorities ese and foreigners. and vice versa.
The declaration emphasises strong attitude with the result that nature of the charge, I thought The fifth recommendation deals that the earnest hope of the after a complaint to the military a that every consideration should (1) The Powers concerned should with the question of taxation as Chinese people is to see the extra soldier and a civilian were executed administer as far as practic follows: Pending the abolition territorial regime abolished and this morning for creating a able in their extra-territorial of extrality, the nationals of the replaced by a condition consonant turbance in the French concession or consular courte such Powers concerned should be re- with the sovereignty of their last night. The various conces Chiness laws and regulations quired to pay such taxes as may country, and this aspiration can sions are making plans for storing as they deem proper to adopt. be prescribed in the laws and re- be, aided in, ita fulfilment by a (2) As a general rule Mixed gulations duly promulgated by sympathetic attitude on the part
Court cases between nation-the competent authorities of the of the Powerd als of the Powers concerned Chinese Government and recog- The Chinese people confidently One of the Legutions has, re- as plaintiffs and persons un-nised by the Powers concerned as anticipate a further manifesta cafved a telegram from its Consul der Chinese jurisdiction, as applicable to their nationals." defendants, should be tried
tion of that attitude and early General at Hankow stating that the before the modern Chinese
Chinese Delegates' Statement. realisation of their legitimate as lives and property of its nationals In attaching his signature to pirations,
Fare in danger.-Router.
Modifications Outlined.
Peking, Nov. 23. These suggested inodifications
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Peking, Nov, 28.
ter of saving policemen: the mex will not be handcuffed when the case is opened.
Mr. d'Almada We might re- lease the handcuffs If we closed the doors.
Mr. Lo: I should strongly op-1 pose anything of the kind.
His Worship left the Court with counsel discussing the roat
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