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According to latest advices from all sources, Marshal Chang Tro-lin is likely to hold Peking at all costs, those in favour of this in his war council steadily gaining in influence.

Meanwhile General Chiang Kai-shek's troops have won the com- plete mastery of two more provinces, and the right wing is making for a point south of the port of Tsingtao.

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COXSWAIN'S TALE.

Seamen's Union View of Poland's Good Intentions How the "Leung Kwong" WH. POWELL LTD..

Hồng Kong.

Ignored.

Was Sunk.

PAMPHLETS FROM HANKOW. ATTEMPT TO DRAG IN BRITAIN. "MOONSHINE'S" RESCUE WORK.

Having been declared an illegal

Warsaw, June 18. This morning Mr. R. E. Lindsell, organisation by the lopal Govern The Press unanimously de-sitting with a special jury compris- ment, the Hong Kong (Chinese) plores the Soviet note cabled yes-ing Messrs. F. C. Hall (foreman), Seamen's Union has now been estab-terday. The Soviet does not . E. Joseph, and W. Logan, resum- Hshed 'dt" Hankow

The Union haunt to the "China seem to understand or appreciated at the Magistracy the inquiry Mail" a sheaf of printed pamphlets the good intentions of Poland who into the deaths of the persons who with the usual slogans. The pam-has done her utmost to regularise lost their lives

when the steam phlets have been posted under the the situation created by the mur

launch "Moonshine" and en-der of Voikoff.. printed matter rate and the velope Is, accordingly, unsealed.

The papers point out that the "Leung Kwong" collided in Capsul- Practically every institution of Polish Government cannot be mun Pass on May 9. As h result of importance in China, whether poli- drawn into an exchange of opin- the impact the "Leung Kwong" was tical or not, is addressed in the citions with the Soviet on the sub-sunk and 105 persons were drown- cular. The object of giving the ject of the British Government ed, including Mr. F. E. A: Martin Union's new address is not disclosed until near the end of long rambling for reasons of elementary cour- and other members of the crew, statements which are not conspicu- tesy.

This morning's session was taken ous for being accurate.

As regards the Soviet's demand Plotting Against Hong Kong, for the expulsion of anti-Soviet up with the account of the collision Mystery General in Earnest. Pride is taken in the assassina-persons in Poland a preliminary as given by the coxswain of the General Hain Tao-yin over-rantion of General Hung Shiu-lun by condition would be that Russia "Moonshine." He asserted that on himself when trying to reach Wu.

should expel members of the the night in question he saw

Hights of the other vessel approach- chang from the west and is now

Third International carrying on ing, sounded one blast to warn her to the east of the Communisti

activities, against Poland. that he was going to pass her on stronghold (ie., further down the

her port side, and kept to the rule Yangtse). He is advancing west again (up the River) in an at- tempt to reach Huangchow, a port below Wuchang."

General Hsin Tao-yin, known as the mystery general, owing to his recent disappearance, has caused real alarm in Hankow, and the whole of an army has been sent against him.

CHANGE OF MIND..

Sun Chuan-fang Favours Battle.

Panic in Peking seems to be giving way to a determination to make a stund. Marshal Sun Chuan-fang, who has suffered more defeats than anybody else at the hands of the Southerners,

General Ho Ying-chim.

The comparatively small Han- kow garrison is retiring before General Haia Tao-yin. However, General Tang Seng-chi (still con- sidered commander-in-chief of Hankow's "Red" armies) has ordered reinforcements to be sent out to meet Hsia Tao-yin.

The troops going out to defend Han- kow's home. fires are those of. General Chang Hua-hui, one time subordinate of Chiang Kai-shek and now the No. 2 general of Hankow.

Hankow's Alarm,

Hankow, June 13.

CRISIS IN EGYPT.

Friendly Conversations Still Proceeding.

Reuter.

the

owners

[The Soviet reply to the Polish of the road, which was the right, note on the assassination of The other vessel, however, necord- Voikov demands that the Polishing to this witness, altered her

Rugby, June 13.

Government take measures thor-course and steered towards him.

Mr. G. S. Hugh Jones of Messra. Friendly conversations with the oughly to investigate the crime Egyptian Government are stil! and severely punish the guilty Wilkinson and Grist watched the proceeding. The Parliamentary parties: secondly, Poland must inquiry on behalf of the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, admit Soviet representatives to Bennett, of Messrs. Johnson Stokes of the "Leung Kwong," Mr. T. G. Mr. G. Locker Lampson, to-day participation in the judiciary acts and Master, represented the inter- said he hoped that circumstances in the case; thirdly, Poland must ests of the owners of the steam would permit of a fuller state-immediately disperse terroristic launch "Moonshine," as well as her ment later. British Wireless and bandit organisations of per- coxswain and crew, and Mr. Gen. K. Service.

sons in Poland plotting against Hall Brutton represented the

of the the Soviet and deport same. The terests of Captain Wilson reply declines the Polish offer to Mr. F. E. A. Martin.

"Leung--Kwong" and the widow of compensate the widow as the Soviet deems it its own duty to this morning Li Hwang, the

When the inquiry was resumed protect her, and refutes the con- swain of the steam launch "Moon- tention that the assassination was shine," gave evidence. He said the the act of an insane individual, launch belonged to the Lee' Wing, On the contrary, it was a mani- a Chinese concern. It was regis-

British flag.

Settled.

Cairo, June 14. A further British Note has been handed to the Prime Minister to which an early reply is expected. The crisis is regarded as settled.

-Reuter.

R seaman. Substantial credit

$21-

Cox-

Coming through the. Pass they

Witness saw the lights of a steamer coming towards him.

The 2nd Nationalist Army under General Lu Ti-ping has claimed for work in the unton of the festation of a systematic and re-tered in Hong Kong and flew the been ordered by the Hankow two Kwang provinces the augular struggle against the Soviet 1.5. Government to be wholly employ-cess is the firmest advocate of trial by ed on the defence of Wuchang, ths of Canton's expe gainat by dark forces of world reactionum Mayr-inst, continued the cox and the enemies of pance The Swain, he was 1 charge of the combat in preference to surten- The 6th division (belonging to If evidence were needed of the reply stresses that these dark was beyond Castle Peak at 5.30 Jaunch. They left Lin Ting, which der. But he asks Marshal Chang this army) has arrived as the Seamen's Union having violated the Torces were loosened by the suppm reaching Capsuimun Pass at Tso-lin to send from Peking | vanguard. General Lu Ti-ping laws of Hong Kong, such is found ture in Anglo-Soviet diplomatic about 7.30 p.m. $1,200,000 a month to supply the (commanding the army) ja arriv boasts of the Union having as one Government had prepared accord-steamed on the right (Lantao) side.

in plenty in the pamphlet which relations for which the British armies facing the Nanking oflen- ing on the 5.4. "Te-hsin." sive.

Strict martial law. is being ob- formation of Hong Kong into

of its avowed objects the trans-

ing to a regular plan:] Shansi's Tuchun.

served in the military, encamp-barren feland.

Further Executions. Other news is that General Yenment near Wuchang and environs.

"New" Hunting Dog.

Odessa, June 18. At this stage Mr. Hall Brutton Hsi-shan of Shansi, who is simul- Į“Hong Kong Evening Post.” General Chiang Kai-shek is a Eleven more Russians have suggested to His Worthip that it taneously menacing Peking and [Note: The 2nd Army, for- "new" hunting dog of the Imperial- been sentenced to death at the would be better if the coxswain acting as peacemaker all round, merly loyal to Chiang Kai-shek, iste while General Li Chai-sum, extraordinary session court. were allowed to tell his story. has given up evil intentions comprises a majority of Hunan commander-in-chief at Canton, is Three Russians were sentenced

The coxswain said that he saw CALL EARLY. against his neighbours of Peking, ese, who took part in the original only a "lower class" bunting dog of to ten years' imprisonment and the red light of an appranching

as he fears the greater evil of an march from Canton, but have the Imperialists. Why? Because the

vessel coming through Capauimun attack upon him by the "Christianaince gone over to the Hankow

and Canton Governments, two were acquitted.

Those sentenced are alleged to whistle to indicate that he was rcibly occupied" the Unton's

Pass. He sounded one blast on his general."

'Party.1

headquarters at Canton and raided have communicated secret in- taking his launch past the Nanking's Advance.

Another

report adds

that the seamen at Shanghai, Swatow formation to the Roumanian intel-proaching vessel on their port side. Hankow Meanwhile, the Nanking Army the

leaders ure and Amoy.

ligence service and to have illegal- He received no reply, and kept on continues to make some progress.

After this passage, Hong Kongly engaged in the conveyance of his course. When the vessels were Kiangsu and Anhui provinces are

comes in for its "mention." Įrufugees from Russia practically clear of Northern

In conclusion, the Union (over Roumania. troops and two more provinces. have been consolidated under. Nanking's rule.,

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Shanghai, June 13. General Ho Ying-chin, who commands the right wing of the Nanking Army, has ordered a part of his men to advance from Haichow (on the coast, south of

Shantung Tsingtao) into "Hong Kong Evening Post."

Stirring Up Trouble.

Shanghai, June 13. The situation here and at Yangtse ports is quiet.

Efforts appear to have been made to stir up trouble at Teing- tao but strong precautionary measures are stated to have been arranged by the Japanese author- ities. British Naval Wireless.

Defence of Tientsin.

Tientsin, June 18.

Hong

an imposing seal) announces that

from Hankow it will continue to The majority pleaded guilty give the lead to Chinese seamen all Reuter.

over the world. ·

TILL WHEN?

to a little over 200 feet a p rt, he sud- denly caught sight of the starboard

light. This showed that the other vessel had altered its course, and was making straight towards the Launch. Then the collision occur- red.

Hong Kong Union's Ambiguous DUTY OF THE STATE, when you saw this happening?

Request.

"Till the (anti-Hong Kong) strike and boycott is settled," a proscribedį

COMPULSORY INDUSTRIAL

INSURANCE.

Geneva, June 13.

The Coroner: What did you do

Witness; I put the launch full} speed astern.

Describing the collision, the cox- swain said the bows of the two veabels came into contact. The bow of the launch struck the other vessel about two feet from the point of its bow on the starboard

Hong Kong labour union suggestal in a petition to the Canton city police, that free billeting of strikers The Labour Conference by 73 be extended.

to 15 votes adopted the principle side. Withess then took his launch The union in question is, the making it obligatory for States alongside the "Leung Kwong" for Federation of Hong Kong Labour who are members of the Inter the purpose of rescuing the passen Unions, also known as the Hong

trouble began in June, 1925.

The

Kong General Union. It is uat national Labour Organisation to sers, sounding a distress warning, on his syren whilst doing so. He directly concerned but certain pre-introduce compulsory insurance went alongside the other vessel on mises have for some time been occu- of industrial and commercial the starboard side and took on board pled by a union (in Canton) of Hong workers.--Reuter.

between 60 and 70 persons from the Marshal Sun Chuan-fang. Kong tramwaymen who may "have

Geneva, June 13. "Leung Kwong. The launch then been in possession over since the

The International Labour Con-drifted to the other side of the content to hold the two provinces

One Member. Arrested..

ference by 75 to 2 votes adopted vessel and between 50 or 60 peraons It is estimated that 1,800 of Hupeh and Hunan for their The police ordered the tram conventions relating to sickness the vessel as the "Leung Kwong"

were taken off. Witness recognised American Marines have landedown cause, handing over Honan waymen to vacate and return insurance for industrial and com- the time of the collision. (at Taku) on arrival from Shang-province (north of Hupeh) to possession of the premises to the mercial workers and by 72 to 0 rescued persons became afraid that

Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang, the owner. hai.

votes, conventions relating to the launch would founder and some These are being followed by 50 "Christian general" as a peace Having been closed in Hong Kong, agricultural labourers-Reuter. of them transferred to fishing

offering.

the Gearal Union continues its act!-

boats which had arrived on the French bluejackets and two com- panies of British infantry have Chengchow has achieved nothing request of the elected strikers on the If the "Red" conference at vities in Canton and sponsors the

scene by that time. A further 10 or 20 people were picked up from] also landed at Taku.

towards forming an alliance ground of hardship. Kong Evening Post."

the water.Witness's launch re- against Peking, or against Nan-Canton police arrested one of the The report also states that the

mained on the scene about an hour. king, or both, several significant tramwaymen on the premises.

It was a fine night, not very dark, the wind was from the east and the appointments have been made.

tide, fairly strong, was running with the launch,

In which the col·|| lision occurred was between 1,500

channel Two thousand stevedores huve and 1,000 feet wide. The rule, of gone on strike. No Pacific ship-navigation, which witnessed assert- ping has been delayed yoted he adhared to, was to keep to the right. The launch was about Reuter

|9 feet long, with a tonnage: of:90,

and had a steel hull. At the time] of the collision, when witnessed re- versed his engines, the launch would be going at about the knots; The Inquiry is proceeding.

THREAT TO HANKOW.

Yang Sen Still A Factor In Situation.

Shael, June 18. Although General Yang Sen re- edived a check in the course of his advance on the Hankow Reds and withdrew, westward, he may still bo a factor in affairs as he has arrived back here with a consider able body of troops. British Naval Wireless

What of Feng? Man Mr. George Hau Chien, the "Hed" Minister of Justice, is to be Head of the Political Council. General Tang Seng-chi is to be chairman of the Military Council. What then is there for the "Chris- tian general whose loyalty Han- kow so much desires ?

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