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'THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1927.

FINANCE VOTES.

COMMITTEE ASKED TO SANCTION $117,445.

OFFICIAL EXAMINATIONS.

At the meeting of the Finance Committee of the Legislative Coun.

Amount provided-$7,760.

Expended to October 31---

$5,917.

Balante $1,839.

THE CHINA, MAIL.~*~

Provision made by Supple- CANTON DAY BY DAY

mentary Vote-$6,000.

Total $26,000.

The further shortage in this vote Cost of overhaul No. 1 Flontline been caused by a number of $2,993.

(Continued from 1:36 1.)

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CHINA NEWS.

(Continued from Page 1.)

SHANGHAI STRIKES,

30,000 Men Said to Have Left Work.

factors. Two refuse lorries lent by having been advocuted by Mr. Estimated requirement to De-the Public Works Department in Wang for some time. In effect cember 31-$640.

1926 were, not estimated for in the they may mean little, but they Excess-$1,700.

matter of running expenses,, but are directed against the authority The excess on this vote is due have remained in use in 1927; and of the extraordinary, council now cil this afternoon the following to repairs which have been unfore- although the two new lorries order-constituting the Nanking Govern-.

Shanghai, Yesterday, Woten, duly explained, will be seen. The cost of overhauling the ed from England and allowed under ment.

Labour troubles have broken New Nationalist Faction? three fire floats has beon greater this vote did not arrive until

out in Shanghai (in the Chinese September, there remain three Anxiety has been felt as to eity?) and about 30,000 men are month in the year in which two whether a quorum will be avail-on strike, Hong Kong Evening more lorries than were anticipated able for the Nationalist conven- Post." have to be run. The motor scaveng- tion which opens at Shanghai on

usked:---

porary

Allowance-$1,900.

hose.

Attorney General: Personal Em-than estimated for. oluments, Attorney. General. Teni The amount asked for can be met Exchange Compensation from savings under sub-head 6, Provision made in Estimates— The above is to be met from ing service has expended geogra- Monday. Hence the pressing in- phically more than was anticipated ritations to Canton, where there when. Estimates were framed. The are about ten officials who are The abolition of the Central Dust qualified to take part. Station, consequent upon the com]'The majority are supporters of pletion of the new Fire Station and Mr. Wang Ching-woi. Government Offices, has entafled In view of what has transpired,

$22,238.

savings under hose. This is required in vonsequence

Kowloon-Canton Railway: Other of the temporary exchange com-Charges, Coal. E-3-1-2-1 Coal for pensation allowance authorisd by Locomotives-$38,000. C.S.O. Circular No. 47 of 1926. The est of this up to the end of October was $1,532.24.

Public Works, Recurrent: Kow loon Waterworks, Item: 2 Water Account (Meters etc.)-$10,000,

Provision made in Estimates 35,000.

Provision made mentary. Vote-$10,000.

Total-$15,000.

by Supple

The money already voted is nearly exhausted and there are still three hundred applications for meters to satisfy.

Provision made. in Estimates $135,000.

WU-HAN TAKEN OVER,

Bad Reputation of Newcomers.

Hankow, Wednesday. The night passed off quietly. not only a very greatly increased the weathercock of Nationalist When the Estimates for 1927 mileage but also

The victorious Nanking troops were prepared provision was mado lorry of much refuse (particularly carly re-union of several import-

the removal by politics can be said to point at the took over Wu-Han this morning. only for the ordinary time table.

Troops have been pouring in alli from the Central Market) that ant factors which have hitherto day long, up to the present there A new arrangement whereby previously went to that station by been at loggerheads. The peace- has been no incident, but intense British Section locomotives should hand. The amount of "trade re-making, if a basis of understand-juneasiness prevails since the new- haul trains over the Chinesa Section fuse" particularly manure from ing is arrived at in Shanghai, may comers, mainly Kwangsi troops came into operation in June. The military horgo-lines, has greatly in- include General Chiang Kai-shek, (Chen Chien's Sixth Army) extra mileage run was, therefore, creased and the payments received Mr. Wang Ching-wei and the have a very bad reputation. not anticipated and a supplementary for this being credited to revenue Leftists, the Canton army, to The merchants are very wor- vote is required to meet the in- under the head "Scavenging City, gether with the generals still ried over the proposed issue of creased coal consumption.

89/111th of this amount is direct-lar sub-head of expenditure.

ete." have not helped this particu- loyal to Chiang Kai-shek.

bank notes. Proclamations are

y recoverable in charges made for

Total amount expended under this haulage.

been $24,897.62. sub-bead up to September 30, has

Kowloon-Canton Railway: Other Charges, 6-Coal E-3-1-2-3 Loading Coal-$400.

NANKING'S WAR.

Reinforcements of 8,000 Against

Not Auger Well for Canton. posted all over the city ordering These meters are revenue pro

No "culprit" has yet been the acceptance of the same under ducing and are, morever, already in

found for causing the resignation severe penalties.-Reuter, Atore. They are purchased through

a few months ago of Chiang Kai- Exports Imports and the Crown Agents and charged to a

Office: shek from the post of commen-, Other Charges, 19A- Suspense Account and can only be Provision made in Estimates-Extra Boiling Allowance (new sub-forgiven

Opium-der-in-chief. He may not have released when funds are provided

those who brought $1,350

head) Allowance for Extra Boiling about his downfall. He may sus either from Estimates or as if this

The excess is due to more coal

-$680.

pect the intentions towards him case from a Supplementary Vote, "

being required in connection with Sanitary Department: 2-Other the running of

This is a customary allowance of one or more of the generals British Section

made to boilers for work over and now in Nanking. At any rate, Charges, Advertisements-$400. Locomotives over the Chinese Sec

89,111th of this amount

Provision made in Estimates-tion. $750.

mentary vote-8700.

Total--$1,450.

for haulage..

is

Kowloon-Canton Railway: Other Charges, 16-Lubricants E-3-1-4 Locomotive Oil--$1.500.

Northerners.

Shanghai, Yesterday. The "Christian General," who

above a stipulated figure. Provision there is a possibility of a newis an ally of the Nanking Govern- was not made in Estimates as it faction being formed which may ment, alleges that the Northern was not at the time foreseen that involve Canton in issues which troops are fast disintegrating and Provision made by Supple directly recoverable in charges made the stipulated figure would be-ex- are not connected with South are not expected strongly to resist

ceeded.

China. Such an event will not the advance of General Ho Ying- The above is to be met from sav-augur well for Canton's imme- ching's Nanking troops up the ings under Other Charges: diate outlook, viewing matters Tientsin-Fukow Railway. Opium-Fuel.

from a practical and not a poli- Harbour Department: Incidental}tical aspect. Expenses, Claim for Damages caus-; The 1927 Estimates for locomo-ed by P.O. Launch G.P.O. 2 to 8.3. tive oil was based on the ordinary "Tean"3646. time table. A new arrangement whereby British Section locomotives should haul trains over the Chinese Section came into force in June.

The further deficiency in this vote is due to the expenditure incurred by Crown Agents in connection with appointment of Inspectors in England having considerably exceed- ed the anticipated figure due to the difficulty at this period of obtaining

sultable candidates.

Up to the end of October, 1927, the amount actually spent under this sub-head was $1.429.23 and it is estimated that the $400 now, ask

Provision made in Estimates- $4.500.

The extra mileage run by the British Section locomotives was not ed for will suffice for the current anticipated and a 'supplementary' The above is to be met from say-vote is needed to meet the increased

consumption. 89/111th

Provision made in Estimates- $1,800.

Provision made mentary Vote-$861.13. '.

Total $2,661.13.

General Ho Ying-ching's head- quarters are at Linhwaikwan.

It is reported that Marshal Sun Rice Junks and Pirates.

Chuan-fang's Northern troops Disorganisation in rice junk are entrenched along the Hwai traffic between Hong Kong and River and successfully resisting Canton is being smoothed over.

the Nanking troops' attempts to For about a month, rice mer advance northwards. by Supple-chants have been in a quandary Yesterday 8,000 Nanking re- because a junk fleet (towed by inforcements crossed to the north steam-launches) was attacked by bank of the Yangtsze to join the S.S. "Tenn" Casualty.

pirates,

movements against the North- On October 14, 1927, the Post for Hong Kong launches to tow

Suggestions have been made Reuter. Office launch "G.P.O. 11" while the junks in

A Chinese cable says that Sun up the Chuan-fang's Northerners have ising alongside the above vessel to catuary to Tai-chaan, where Can-recaptured Linhwaikwan. directly recoverable in charges made deliver mails ran into the port side ton launches would take over the for haulage.

cargo port of No. 2 hold damaging towage, the latter being mora Kowloon-Canton Railway: Other | same.

conversant with the River waters. Charges, 18-Lubricants E-3-3-2 Oil, Messrs. Butterfield and Swire Provision made in Estimates-Fuel for Motor Coaches-$1,700.

Meanwhile some shipments are claim as under:--- $750.

Provision made in Estimates- Owing to this Department having

$2,000. taken over the former offices of

year.

ings under purchase and mainten- ance of bullocks.

Harbour Department: 4-Electric Fans and Light. In aid of the vote$220.

the Imports and Exports Depurt ment, more current is being used.

of this amount

The amount provided under this head уда 3 rough timate. When the current 08- No provision for this extension was timates were prepared it was made in 1927 Estimates, and it is not known to what extent the estimated that $220 will be requir ed in addition to the sum of $750 motor coach would be required. The motor coaches are now running alrendy in the 1927 Estimates. Adaily and the amount provided is supplementary vote is accordingly insufficient for the year. requested.

The above is to be met frem sav ings under expenses of numbering boats.

Medical Department. 11 Fuel and Light-$3,500.

Miscellaneous Services: for Offices-$600.

..

convoys

Cost of repairing damage-going by river steamboat and dis- cussions anent protective' mea- sures continue.

$145,

More Bandits Routed.

BOTH WINNING?

Rival Boasts in the Shantung- Honan War.

Shanghai, Yesterday. News of the various campaigns

One day's demurrage incurred by 8.a. Tean" in consequence of DA-

above damage. Sailing was de-

That "crack" anti-bandit Can- in Shansi, Honan, Shantung and layed from October 14 to 15-tonese unit, the 13th division of Annwei is conflicting, both sides $400.

General Li Chai-sum's army, is claiming successes which are dif- Total $545.

back at the scene of its glory ficult to verify reliably,

Shantung authorities state that The Government is advised that after urgent service in other parts the claim should be paid. "

of Kwangtung,

they counter-attacked in eastern The above is to be met from! A despatch has been received Honan and recaptured Yuchengho to the effect that six companies and Kweiteh and that Marshal of the 38th brigade have been Feng Yu-hsiang's Kuominchun is considerable logsea engaged in successful operations suffering

5-Coal savings under "Slipway at Yaumati

Provision made in Estimates- $1,800. Owing to the unusual period of cold weather last winter the con-

Provision made in Estimates-sumption of coal for this service

$38,000.

has been abnormal and it is anti-

The long spell of cold days at the cipated that a further sum of $600 beginning of the year necessitated all ward fires in the various hos-will be required during 'the current

longer period than usual and the hot water supply for Peak Hospital, which was only an occasional one,

ply to suit the convenience of the

have been used. It is estimated that a further sum of $3,500 will be needed and a supplementary vote

year.

for this amount is accordingly re- Language Study Allowances—$3,600. quested,

Expenses."

Miscellaneous Services 31 Services

Total-$223,250.

CINEMA NOTES.

FENGTIEN'S CLAIM.

To Attack Shansi on Two Points.

"Shanghai, Yesterday.

Other Miscellaneous

in the Koming district which is owing to the alleged inaction of $25,000.

near Samahui and Sailam,, where General Liu Chen-hua.

On the contrary, the "Christian Provision made in Estimates-H.M.S. "Robin" had to reply to an

General" claims that he is press- attack from bandits on land. $23,250.

After a fight of half an hour, ing on in Shantung on the Provision made by Supple-

the soldiers won the day. The Kaihsiang Kinsisnghsien - Yu- mentary Vote-$200,000.

outlaws' losses were:-97 captur-changho front, all of which he ed. 20 killed, several rifles and has captured.-Reuter. This sub-head is charged with one machine-gun taken, and eight pitals being kept up for a much Miscellaneous Service: 30-News-various items of expenditure of 4

papers and Periodicals-$1,500. nature which cannot be accurately captives (held for ransom) re-

Provision made in Estimates-estimated. It is anticipated that band fed to the hills.

leased. The remainder of the

$7,000.

the amount already voted by Coun- has been changed to a constant sup- The cost of this service has been eil will require supplementing by a

"Beware of Us!" patients. In consequence of these underestimated and a further vote sum of $25,000 to cover expenditure

Uneasiness was felt in Canton changes much more coal and coke of $1,500 will be necessary to meet to the end of the current year.

a few mornings ago when three The Fengtien authorities claim expenditure incurred this year.

Itow-boats from Kongmoon failed the capture of the important The estimate for 1928 is $8,500,

to arrive at the usual hour after Pingchingkwan Pass in North Miscellaneous Services: 28

the customary night journey Shansi, enabling them to threaten "THE MIDNIGHT SUN.”

through the delta of the West the retreat of the North Shansi! Provision made in Estimates

River,

troops holding Yenmenkuan Pass $12,000.

Russla of the gay, careless days In the Shuntak district, the further west of Taiyuanfu.-- The Estimate was framed on the before the Revolution is the setting tow-boats noticed the name of a Reuter. number of officers studying Chinesa of "The Midnight Sun," the feature new "tong" of pirates on a banner

Vernacular cables state that Fengtien is preparing to attack Royal Observatory, Personal Em-last year but since then the number film showing at the World Theatre flying on the river bank.

Grand has increased considerably. The from to-day to Saturday, oluments-$1,700.

Rather than run the gauntlet, Shangi again, both in the north Provision made in Estimates allowance is controlled by General dukes, obsequious courtiers, power- the boats anchored for the night. and in the south. A lull set in in

Orders and it is estimated that aful financiers, beautful ballet danc- Next morning, the soldiers who this war three weeks ago. *$28,605. Excess is due to temporary ex- further vote of $3,600 will be necesperate plotters-these are the char- are maintained for guard duty on meet liabilities for the lacters who fit through the magni- the boats marched ashore and change allowances to Director and sary to

fiçence of the Imperial Opera House, hauled down a number of flags on First Assistant in 1927 and to the current year. salary of the Chief Assisiant for the The estimate for 1928 is $17,000, the secluded luxury of select sup- which were words, following the period December 3-31, 1926 (when Miscellaneous Services: 40-Bent Per parties for two, the splendour "tong" name, which read "We on leave) not being brought to Allowance, Senior Officers-$6,700. of ducal palaces, the jollity of roys-specialise on attacking tow-boats; account until January, 1927.

Provision made in Estimates tering taverns, and the chill hor- beware of our mines in the ror of the execution place. Laura River!" With these flags in cus- Chief Assistant left England on $72,000.

La Plante and Pat O'Malley fill the tody, the tow-boats proceeded in December 9, 1926, and arrived in When the Estimates were pre- the Colony on January 6, 1927.

the effect of the revised principal roles, supported by a bril- daylight and reached Canton The temporary exchange allow- allowances could not be estimated liant cast. The filming is of the several hours late.

highest order, the ballet of jewels," alone, being a scene of remarkable splendour.

The above is to be met from shv- ings under medicines, surgical appliances and instruments.

The

pared

ances were not approved when the accurately. 1927 Estimates were framed.

It will be necessary to provide a Royal Observatory:

Other further sum of 36,700 to cover the Charmes, Meteorological Telegrams cost of this service for the present .---$300.

year.

Provision, made In Estimates Miscellaneous Services: 42-Rent Allowance, Asiatic Subordinate $2,000... This is for weather telegrams Officers-$9,500. (additional to the 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. routine free telegrams) which the Cable Companies transmit at half

rates.

The amount required for 1927 was underestimated.

f

Chinese Gunboats Patrol. Orders have been given by the temporary council of war in Can- "THE COHENS AND KELLYS." ton for Nationalist gunboats to patrol the East River and the south-western coast of Kwang-

"The Choene. and Kellys,"

DECEMBER 27.

HOME NEWSPAPERS TO PUBLISH AS USUAL.

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London, Yesterday. The London and provincial news papers will publish as usual on the extra Bank Holiday on December 27.-Reuter.

WANTED,

др tung (Le., between Hainan WANTED ABalatant for Export amusing picture of life in New Straits and Pakhoi). The "Fei Dept. in European firm. National- Provision made in Estimates York, is the chief attraction in the Pang is one of the warships go-ity immaterial but must be capable new 5.80 to 8.30 continuous pro-ing to the East River and one or and reliable. Reply in confidence The qualification for this allow-gramme at the Star Theatre from two of the absolute "Kong" class to Box No. 512, care of China. ance is 10 years service and the ex-to-day to Saturday. The picture gunboats are bound for the coast, penditure increases annually. presents a story, true to life, of the

$65,000,

EASES RHEUMATIC PAINS.

A general increase in rents of bitter feelings which exist in that It, was hoped that the additional tenements of the class occupied by great city between the Irish and messages from Hanoi, the most ex-Aslatie Subordinate Officers which the Jawa. Extremely funny all the pensive item, might have been re- followed the removal of rent restric-way through, it has nothing in it that fa' objectionable.⠀⠀ Here and

A stiff neck la soon eased and ceived by wireless telegraphy. But tion in 1926 upset the estimate.

rheumatic pains in arms and shoulders up to now this has not been possible, The estimate for 1028 la 874,000. there, especially towards the end, isappear when Chamberlain's Pain though it may be in the near future.

Sanitary Department: Other there is resi pathos. George, Sid- Balm is rubbed on the aching spot. Fire Brigada: Repairs to Floating Charges, Motor Lorries, Vans and ney as Cohen, and Charles Murray It feels good to the skin, penetrates Cars, Running Expenses-$8,000. ns. Sergeant Kelly of the police force quickly to the very seat of pain, sent- Engines-$1,700. V MES

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