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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1927.

"AT ALL COSTS." Bishop of Foochow, but there is

(Continued from Pape J.

FRIENDLY ATTITUDE.„

Sympathy With Nationalist Aspirations.

Rugby Jan. 18. It is understood that the de- cisions at yesterday's Cabinet |

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THE CHINA MAIL.

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No Navy, NewL.

There are among them men and No wireless messages were re-women of the noblest character. ceived last night or this morning and they "do no inconsiderable from the Yangtse by the naval amount of good.. authorities.

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Almost Prophette Letter to "Sunday Times,"

SIX MONTHS' JAIL..

CHLOROFORM PERFORMER.

SENTENCED.

reason to believe that his Lord- ship has proceeded to Amoy.

Broken Promise... A letter received in the Colony

What has to be considered, yesterday under date Jan, 13.

however, is whether the evil does stated that Chinese officers who MR. BLAND ON THE CRISIS.not outweigh the good. To be of

The case in which a Chinese wus visited the Convent of the Holy

bonent to a few hundred people charged with possession of certain Infant expressed much pleasure

and to arouse the enmity and sus pieces of women's jewellery and at the industry of the 300 girls

picion of many thousands is awith attempting to chloroform the being instructed there, assuring

very doubtful blessing.

owner of the articles, was concluded the sister-in-charge that she need In view of the recent events in The religion of a Buddhist crain Mr. Lindsell's Court at the Cến- have no fear of any trouble. Hankow and in the Yangtsze Mohammedan is just as sacred to tral Magistracy this morning. As already reported, the follow- Valley generally, the following him as Christianity is to a Chris-Analyst, gavo formal evidence

Mr. E. R. Dovey. Government, meeting marked no new departure ing day the Convent was raided, letter contributed by Mr. J. O. P tian: The moral code of the East to the contents of the bottle used in in the British policy in China but the girls being kidnapped.

Bland to the columns of the "Sun-ern religions is no lower than that the asanult upon the complainant, authorised the British represen According to the game letter, day Times" appears almost pro- of the Western, and the practice and, upon learning that there were tatives to apply in debuit to the the Roman Catholic Church has phetic. The letter follows:- of moral virtues is probably on no previous convictions again the present situation the broad prin- been turned into a public meet Sir,-As one who has made the whole greater.

man his Worship sent him to jail ciples which have actuated Bri-ing place, agitators making pub- some study of the history and It is impossible to calculate the for six months with hard labour. tish policy since the. Washingtonic anti-British speeches in the disposition of the Chinese people, consequences of the "resentment Conference of 1922...

interior of the sacred edifice. may I be permitted to express the of Eastern peoples against mis- These principles are (1) con- A telegram to hand this morn-opinion that

our Government'ssions. But it is absurd to deny Shadows Before ciliation towards the Chinese; and ing from Amoy states that there proclaimed policy of patience in it. (2) protection of British lives and is reason to believe that the trou- interests in China:

orandum Issuer last month.

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It has been made clear that the

jufter

HANKOW FOLLY.

the face of an unprovoked and artificially organised anti-British agitation (a policy supported last week in one of your leading) articles) is calculated to inflict)

MR. LLOYD GEORGE,

Rebuke From Liberals.

the situation in this

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ble in Foochow will spread to the In recent months they have former port. been frequently and publicly enunciate notably in Sir Miles Lampson's statement in London

great injury, upon our commerce Even in the Liberal Party to the China Association last October, and in the British Mem-Speaking Engrish A Serious Crime, in the Far East and to diminish Lloyd George appears to have four prestige throughout Asia, found little support for his recent Because he held, conversation without any compensating bene-speech on

Viscount Grey country.

of British Government sympathises with a foreigner in the British fits to China?

Space does not permit of an ex-Falloden issued a timely rebuke with the legitimate aspirations of Concession at Hankow, Mr. T. C

exposition: DI thent a dinner given by members of Chinese Nationalism and desires Tong, compradore of the Charter-haustive them to be considered in a spirited Bank of India, Australia and ces now generally prevalent the Liberal Party at the Hotel

China, at Hankow was arrested with regard to the situation in Cecil on December 13. of mutual conciliation.

Any naval and military mea by pickets and was released only China. I propose to refer only to Liberal Party, he said, found it May Institute, 5.30 pa

January 21-Hong Kong Automo- two, which form the basis of the impossible to keep in step with efforts very stronnous aures that may be taken do. noti

and his argument set forth in the lead- Mr. Lloyd George. He thought blie Association dinner dance, Hong therefore imply aggression, but exerted by himself

ing article to which I have allud-that the "speech made by Mr. Kong Hotel Roof Garden, 8 p.m. to friends. are purely preciùitionley.-Bri-

ed. In the first place. it is there- Lloyd George about China would midnight. tish Wireless. Service.

Indication that the Chinese are

January 22-Social and Dance at hostile to the idea of "foreigners in stated that "any intervention be detrimental to British inter-

that may become necessary can ests and make a settlement in Diocesan Boys School under the DEPENCE OF SHANGHAL

and their running dogs,” is

more difficult. British auspices of the D.S.0.3. Assen. shown by the amazing charges only aggravate the anti-foreign China

18.30 p.m. agitation." I venture. on the policy and British reputation Britain and Her Avowed Enemies, preferred against him, one being contrary, to assert that any were already being most unfair- January 26-Dance on HMS.

that he actually used the English

"Tamar." language instead of being patri check the marauding activities of any

tervention which would tend to ly represented in China, and that

leading Rugby. Jan. 18.

January 26-Chinese play by man in pub-Bellies Public (Girls) School in The newspapers consider that tic and using Chinese!

the rival armed forces (such as lic life in England should Queen's College Hall, pm. the last doubt has been removed According to reporte from

A speech to add to Hankow, M. Tong took his an effective policing of the chief make

January 29 Theatre Royal "Red" take its share in the defence of private ricsha down to the Bund way lines and waterways) the impression abroad was, he Riding Hood, 0.15

would have the hearty support of thought, most unfortunate. It February-Fancy dress ball in Shanghai should it become neces-about 5 p.m.. last Thursday and all the best elements in the coun was quite possible to take a line Roof Garden of Hong Kong Hotel.

happened to see Mr. W. Neill,.

Sports: local agent of the Chartered also. that nothing is more independent of the Government

certain to fan the flares of anti-about China without being open January 19-Hong Kong Basket. Bank inside the A.P.C. building foreign agitation than the growth to that criticism. "Mr. MacDonald ball League Chinese authoritative Conservative news where many foreigners were con- the minds of its leaders of the had found is possible to make a Gymnasium, 7.30 p.m.

Y.M.C.A. In the instructions: sent to fined after the mob outbursts in idea that they can tear up the contribution to the discussion of Angual Race Meeting close at

January 26-Entries for the the British representatives it the Concessien.

treaties and repudiate the na- the Chinese question which, while will doubtless be made clear that "Foreigners Running Dog."

tion's, obligationg with impunity, independent, was helpful and not we have no desire to interfere in

He stopped and went near the he present attitude of the F.Oharmful. And what the leader Hong Kong Cricket Club tennis Chinese affairs or to take sides building to talk with Mr. Nel and of the State Department at of the Labour Party could do in tournament close on this date.. for or against any elements com-

few minutes on general Washington" is quite enough to such a matter, the Liberal Party peting for the control of the conditions in the British Conces account for the present position of also could do. country or of its most important sion under the Nationalist rule affairs at Canton and Hankow. Leaving the place, he found him- The Hand of Moscow, self suddenly surrounded by a "But we are determined, number of pickets who accused necessary to defend our nationals him of conspiring with the for in Shanghai and our legitimate eigners and placed him under ar intereste in China from assaults rest. As it was raining hard and which are openly inspired, and getting dark, Mr. Tong offered even: directed by enemies of this the pickets two dollars to let him country.

free. This was refused and he

that the Government means to

Bany."

The "Yorkshire Post,"

paper, says --

sources of revenue.

2131

for a

"The Sorry Truth." - Furthermore, you deprecats any interference on the ground that the agitation in China "is a clear example of developing na- tional consciousness," and that

STEAM LAUNCH · HOME..

Consular Flag at Kiuklang.

Hankow, Jan. 12. Foreigners arriving here from

[p.m.

January 29-Entries for

the

February 5-Next tournament of the Hong Kong Boxing Assen..

February 5-6-Inaugural meet- ing of the International Race and Recreation Club of Macao.

February 12-Steeplechase Meet- ing of Fanling Hunt, Kwanti Race- Course.

Auction. January 23-Household furni-

Meetings.

any attempt to suppress it would Kinklang state that the Canton-ture is to be sold at Messrs. Lam be upwise and unprofitable. This ese have stationed sentries at the mert Bros. Sales Room, 2.30 p.m.. conception of nationalist senti-Concession, which yesterday was "Arrangements legally in was taken as the "foreigners' ment manifesting itself as an un- quite deserted. Every shop on January 19--First meeting of force as between China and the running-dog" to the pickets head-governable evolutionary force' is the bund is flying the Nationalist Agricultural Show at Lady Ho rest of the world may need requarters at the Hankow Club. vision, and the British Govern-

a wholly fallacious idea, which flag, which is also much in evid-Tung's farm. Atria" was immediately held

January 20Extraordinary gen. ment has shown that it is per-by the picket authorities who has been cleverly spread by the ence among craft in the harbour.

Cantonese propagandists for": The dozen foreign men remain-eral meeting of China. Provident fectly, willing to discuss in the found Mr. Tong guilty of the some years past and found wide ing are distributed between Loan & Mortgage Co., Ltd., at St. most friendly spirit modifications following:

and H.M.S. George's Bldg., Chater Rd., 2.30 acceptance in this country and in H.M.S. "Scarab" and improvements in the existing || (1), Supplying secret informa

the United States. The sorry"Wivern." They were able to p.m. treaty

relationships As

tion to the foreigners. to the they are

presented in effect that three big British was truth of the matter is that, reach safety only after much dif- January 20--Annual meeting of amongst all the rival army lead-ficulty, owing to obstruction by the HK. S.P.C.A. in Messrs. Jur proper form by the author-ships and 600 British marines ers and political faction, you the mob.

dine's board room. 5.16 p.m

January 27-Hong Keng Land cap reasonably are coming to Hankow.

will seek in vain for any sign of a The British Consul managed to claim to represent the Chinese. (2) Secretly bringing food to collective, constructive patriotic remove the archives before seal-Investment & Agency Co. Ltd.'s

the foreigners inside, the A.P.C. people.

Building. The Strong Arm

purpose or genuine national senti-ing the Consulate, which has so thirty-ninth meeting at Messrs. "They will not submit to (3) Using the English lan-ment. The forces of disorder are far not been molested. He is now Jardine Matheson's offices; noon.

January 28 Twenty-ninth meet- set and kept in motion by and for living on board a small, steam- alterations prompted by the guage in his conversation

small groups of men, individuals launch from which the Consular ing of the "Star Ferry. Co., Ltd., at avowed enemien of this country the foreignerë.

Messrs. Jardine Matheson's office. ull whose conspicuous and donin-flag still fics.

ities who

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and backed by threats of violence.! (4) Attempting to bribe the ating purposes are personal am The French Commissioner of 11 am.

Some, demonstration is due in pickets with two dollars.

January 31-Annual meeting of bition and greed of gain. The Customs is also still functioning the East sufficient to carry the All these charges were declared Bishop of Exeter, in his letter to on board a small launch,

seat-holders and subscribera, at St. conviction that, however great by the picket'leaders as counter-

newspaper last #

Thursday, Some 13 foreigners, including John's Cathedral Hall, 5.15 p.m. and consistent bur moderation. revolutionary measures.

rightly attributed the

January 31-Twenty-second meet- anti-women and children, are still at however anxious we may be loj. Fried At Hankow Club.

foreign and revolutionary agita- Kuling, where they elected to re-ing of Union Waterboat Co., Ltd., set no stone in the path of After the trial at the Hankow genuine and reputable national Club, Mr. Tong was taken to the tion of the student body to the main although advised to leave. Messrs. Dodwell & Co's offices, 11

mischievous and destructive in- In addition to the British gup-am. ambitions, yet the open enemies British Police Station, now the of the British have still to reckon Office of the Kuomintang repre- fluences implanted in their minds boats, the American" mine-layer with the strong arm which hesit sentative in charge of the British! by the teachings of American mis- "Penguin" and a Japanese gun-

isionaries and other educationists. boat are lying at Kiukiang.

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ates to strike but is ready to de Concession affairs. Although He might have added that the fend British nationals and Bri- quests were made by the various driving force behind the fever- EAREIER MESSAGES. tish rights, if need be by force of officials in. Hankow for his re- Tish activities of the students is! arme."-British Wireless Service lease, the picket and Kuomintang in reality the same as that which British Government's Policy. heads refused to let Mr. Tong inspires the Tuchons and the free. It was not until an order politicians namely, the over- was signed by Mr. Chen Yu-jen, powering instinct of the Oriental,

London, Jan. 18. Minister for Foreign Affairs, and taught, by centuries of bitter ex-half hours' meeting yesterday on The Cabinet had a two and a

INLAND DANGERS.

Courageous Missionaries.

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Shanghai, Jan. 18. In spite of the evacuation order, twelve missionary men, fifteen women and five children are stay, ing at Changlu.

The Consul and Vice-Consul are leaving on Jan. 21.

Only six Chunking.

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women remain at.

Chinese reports that Mr. Eugene Chen has demanded con

FOOCHOW TROUBLE.

Church As Agitators' Meeting

Place.

family beyond the reach of, want.

a personal guarantee was mad perience, to place himself and his the subject of China. by Mr. T. C. Woo, Secretary of the Ministry, that Mr. Tong wis anally released. He was he nrisoner for over four hours.

Chine Sarcastic.

pero tri known to

· Miscellaneous. January 20-Kallop Chinese school prize-giving, Grand Theatre, wanchãi, 4 p.m.

January 20-H. K. Philharmonie Society's second rehearsal of H.M.S! Pinafore, at Cathedral Hall, 8.45

p.m.

January 22-Distribution of rizes at St. Paul's College, 9 p.m. tairment at 7.30 p.m. prcecded by a programme of enter

St. January 26-Hong Kong

While no official statement is Andrew's Society, Burn's Anniver others, it is safe to assert that no Government's policy is unchang-

For this reason, amongst many obtainable, it is learned that the Lers. B p.m.

ary Dinner. Volunteer Headquar

Jahanry 28-Annual Prize dis- remedy for the present anarchy ed--namely, it is ready to negotribution at Queen's College, 11 can come from within. save that tiate with the Chinese in

J. F. O. Bland.

Thatched House Club.

STORM AT HOME.

Lord Inchcape and Missions.

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anxions to be available for con- gultation-Reuter.

Shanghai Residents' Rights:

Murray Parade ground, 5.15 p.m.

belc were killed in a battle near

Washington, Jan. 18.-The text of the Peruvian note to Mr. Kellogg is published, and confirms' that Peru has rejected the American proposal to settle the Tacna-Arlen disputa.-

* Regarding the situation in Reuter's American Service. China, it is understood that while] the British Government are pre-

Rugby, Jan. 18.

Local comment on this affair of ruinous exhaustion. The only liberal spirit, but cannot be ex- January 25-Annual Inspection was quite sarcastic last Thursday hope of better things in the imme-pected to surrender to violence or of St. John Ambulance Brigade, in Chinese circles, among whom diate future lies in concerted mea-threats of violence. Mr. T. C. Tong is an influential sures by Great Britain (in which Lord Birkenhead, Mr, Amery, patriotis Great Britain at to prevent the present chaos from sent are abroad, are returning to be very Japan would no doubt co-operate) and other Ministers, who at pre- plete recognition of the National- let Government and the with Was Mr. Tong supplying in And for these measures all the is gathered that while there has Tepatitan.-Reutor's American Ser- war with China?," they asked, ending in irreparable disaster. London in the next few days. It. Managua, Jan. 18.A hundred re- drawal of all British warships formation to the entay"

"Is sane and law-abiding elements of been no general "recall," the vice from inland waters is officially it not possible for a Chinese now the population would be supreme Cabinet members are naturally declared to be untrue-Reuter.

to speak to 1oreigner in the ly grateful. British Concession?." As for supplying food secretly to the foreigners in the A.P.C. Building. many Chinese friends of those foreigners Inside the building Telegrams received in Hong the intention of the pickets to are now wondering whether it is Kong this morning state that the have them starved-otherwise a.s. "Hatching," which is due to

A storm has burst round the pared to negotiate with the Chin-tection of their lives and inter- why an offence to give them food. head of Lord Inchcape for his at-ese to any reasonable extent, and esta, British Wireless Service. arrive in thé. Colony to-morrow' And to the charge of using the tack on missionaries and their on a liberal basis, they are not morning, is bringing a number of Catholic missionaries from Foo- English language, Mr. Tong could work in the East, particularly in prepared to surrender to violence.

the naval Upon enquiry of So far as Shanghai is concern- not have spoken to the person he China, anys "Reynolds News-

authorities this morning the "China According to one of the tele- did without using it as the paper." And many things have ed, the view generally taken here. Mail" was informed that the only grams, the party comprises five foreigner with whom he con- heen sald for which there is no and strongly held, is that the formation received regarding the

versed does not speak Chinese, justification, a

* 50,000 foreign residents who have hospital ship "Maine" was that the Spanish and five American priests Hankow Chinese who have spent Nobody who knows anything of settled in Shanghal under the naval Authorities at Malta had been and twelve Spanish and six French sisters.

many years learning the English the facts will deny that mission- guarantee of the Treaties which asked how long it would take to There is no definite news of language are asking whether the aries, taken all together, are de have existed for so many years, get her fitted ready for service, in Monsgr. Agguire, the Catholic use of it is now to be prohibited. voted, well-meaning, and sincere are fully entitled to complete pro. China.

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