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No. 25,757 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1927.

OSSIBLE BREACH?

KWANGSI FACTION AND CHIANG KAI-SHEK.

NO HITCH IN CANTON.

Twenty Thousand Troops In And Around City.

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RED TERROR.

Several Chinese Cities Uneasy.

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MARINES LANDED AT FOOCHOW.

Over 50 Boys & Girls Caught At Hanyang,

IRONSIDES' REPORTED MARCH FROM SHEKLUNG TO WAICHOW. reports to hand:

How the Kwangsi military faction, after just being restored to power in Canton, is coming to a breach with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and other leaders of the Nanking Nationalist Government is related in a series of messages to hand.

No hitch has occurred so far in Canton city where Kwangsi officiala are gradually resuming. Strange movements on the part of the Canton Navy are reported, but at least one detachment has re- verted to loyalty to the Government.

Sheklung, the town on that part of the East River crossed by the? Kowloon-Canton Railway (Chinese section) 40 miles east of Canton, is stated to be clear of the Ironsides, who have marched to Waichow, 20 miles further east.

MORE QUARRELLING'!

Developments not altogether unexpected but portending vexa- tious quarrels within the Chinese Nationalist Party are reported in a series of overnight cables. from Nanking and Shanghai.

Simultaneous with the gradual return to influence-if not to power-of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the breach between his immediate supporters and the "Kwangsi military faction" just restored to control in Canton has rapidly widened.

evident. One army is there al- ready to accord him protection.

War, or No War?

BRITAIN'S TRADE.

An Encouraging Official

Note.

A

SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT.

Coming Conference Between Masters And Men.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

FALL OF TSILING.

Reported Capture by

Feng.

POSITION IN HANKOW.

Fresh Trouble Breaks Out Near

Wanhsien. •

Hankow, Yesterday.

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MORE CONFIDENCE.

CHINESE MERCHANTS AND TRADE.

CANTON

CHANGES.

Outlook For Kwangtung Hopeful For New Year.

[By "Li Chung-yin."]

The "Red" terror is still being

Rugby, Yesterday, felt in a good many cities in

more encouraging note is China, as witness the following atruck In official quarters regard that Marshal Feng Yu-hsiang CHIEF FACTORS FOR AND AGAINST LI CHAI-SUM REGIME,

ing the trade outlook for Great Bri, (the "Christian General") has -Foochow, Yesterday. Ital than has been the case for captured Tsiling from the Feng- Admiral Lin, who, has been in some time past.

tien armies (of the Peking or charge here, has been ordered by The reports available for guid-Northern Government.)—British the Commander-in-Chief of the ance indicate that, following the Naval Wireless Shu-chuang) to land marines at longed industrial troubibs caused aeral" is an ally of the National- [Note: The "Christian Gen- Nationalist Fleet (Admiral Yang disastrous period in 1928 when pro-

Foochow and to take command of serious set-back to the trade of theists both at Hankow and at Nan- the garrison of Fukien province, country and the few months of king.]

Among the seditious propaganda distributed by Communist agents here are pamphlets drawing at- tention to "the Red 'victory' in Canton." Rumours are current and people are uncasy.

SCHOOL MEETING.

Police Troops & Gendarmes, in

a Rald.

Shanghai, Yesterday. Over fifty boys and girls, stud-j ents of Hanyang city, have been sioner, whose troops were acting arrested by the Defence Commis- in conjunction with the Police and the Gendarmerie.

Will Chiang Kai-shek and the Hankow.] "other generals" combine to at- tack the Kwangsi armies at Han- kow?

REDS AT SHASI.

Bandits Also Causing

Trouble.

OVERCASE

N.E. winds, fresh, overcast, is the official weather forecast until noon to-morrow.

stagnation which were experienced this year after the accumulation of old orders had been worked off, signs of improvement became ap parent about last August.

OLD CONCESSION.

Satisfaction Over Council's Meeting.

"Although the future cannot be viewed without some ap- prehension, yet, taking into consideration the well-known thriftiness and industry of the Chinese and their ability to trade under practically any adverse circumstance, we may look forward to increasing prosperity in this province" (of Kwang- tung).

So wrote Mr. R. F. C. Hedgeland, Contmissioner of the Chinese Maritime Customs, in his trade report for last year on the Canton district.

*

This is not all that he said but it is an extract which is char-

Hankow, 'Yesterday. Satisfaction has been expressed over the meeting on December 28 of the Municipal Council which acteristic of expert opinion. administers the former British Special District-British Naval Concession now known as a

Wireless.

[Note: Trouble between the Chinese authorities and the repre-

PREFERENCE FOR COMPROMISE.

civil war and in varying forms of are they constantly engaged in What Mr. Hedgeland said faithful believers in peace, why

day. The Chinese business man's

produce and manufactures in the has been in existence for some

The volume of exports of British sentatives of the British residents about a year ago is applicable to year 1913 marked the culmination months.]. of one of the greatest periods of trade expansion in the economic

New Police Chief.

Hankow, Yesterday. The former Superintendent

knack of carrying on in the face. of tremendous obstacles has be- come proverbial.

Discourses on Chinese psycho-

War

economic semi-warfare with poli- Meanwhile the influence of the

It is reported that Communists

Lical touches, more so then the Kwangsi faction has shifted from were holding a meeting at the history of the country. Yet the Shanghai and Nanking to Han-school."Kung Sheung Yat Po."volume for the first nine months of having resigned, an officer of the logy often go below the surface bickering and quarrelling merely

Average province of China? know, 600 miles up the Yangtze. [Note: Hanyang is a city near 1927 was

The Cantonese are constantly 77.4 per cent. of that 7th Nationalist Army, named but few reach the root of that because they want peace. period in 1913. The falling off in Wang Yi-lan, has been appointed admirable trait which, for con- itself is against their mature. volume needs also to be qualified by in his place. British Naval Wire-venience, is called a knack. the consideration, that any given less.

And years of incessant strife quantity of textile goods is now

If evidence is needed that have caused them so much suffer- [Note: The 7th Army consists Chinese merchants are going to ing that a dangerous compromise exchanged for more of other goods principally of troops of the display confidence before China brings respite and temporary re- than before the war. cotton, wool, Kwangai faction.] silk, and flax having advanced

New Year comes on January 23, lief. Arms are laid down. I point to the all-round wish, Wounds are not healed but patch- raw materials in geni ul. notably in price as coldpared with

which was father to the thought, ed-up. Once the old sores break 3d Peace Do

that the Kwangsi military faction. out, the fight is on again. Final

15, the Cantonese have still to realise that the pain entailed in a permanent cure is better than extended, intermittent agony.

If they do so, war is very likely. But the Kwangsi faction may, in that event, deem discretion" the The correspondent of the better part of valour and with- "Hong Kong Evening Post" goes draw southwards into the two so far as to suggest that war is Kwang provinces where they possible between de Chiangulve a comparatively firm shek party and the Kwangsi fac- footing for over a year. tion along the 600 miles of the lower half of the Yangtze River.

Consequences to Canton. Such an eventuality will have far-reaching consequences on Canton and South China general- ly, although the two Kwang pro- vinces may not be vitally in- volved,

To refresh the memory, it is necessary to mention briefly the

Not Forgiven.

Shasi, Yesterday. Communists have shown acti- vity in this area and bandits are also causing some trouble-Br tish Naval Wireless.

[Note: Shaai is 287 miles Chiang Kai-shek has not, it is above Hankow. It is in the most believed, forgiven General Li casterly part of General Yang Chai-sum for ceasing to send Sen's domains.] money from Canton to the Non- king war chest which he did for some time until Chiang Kai-shek

As Li Chal-sum is coming back

CANTON'S FEARS.

Lord Londonderry, speaking at impending joint confidence between Seaham Harbour, referred to the

WANHSIEN TROUBLE.

Yang Sen Returns With Troops would return to Tower at Cantor

From Ichang.

Wanhsien, Yesterday.

Hong Kong's Viewpoint, captains of industry and represen- Trouble having broken out in China closest to Hong Kong This faction is again in control in the capital of that part of tatives of labour. He said that he the neighbourhood of this port on geographically and economically,

Graphic Illustrations, was inclined to believe that it was the upper Yangtze River, Gen- although it is not firmly estab- within recent memory.

Many graphic illustrations are better that the conference should eral Yang Sen has left Ichang lished as yet. have been called by a great leader with his troops to come up here.-;

The merchants and property Many were the protests raised and his government began to lose Rumour of Communists' Arrival of industry than by the Govern- British Naval Wireless. in prestige.

against actions of this faction owners have put up with a long Unfounded.

ment. The fact remained that Sir Alfred Mond, with great courage, above Hankow and Wanhalen is by the Ironsides last month. And that the authorities will be financ- [Note: Ichang is 370 miles before it was temporarily eclipsed series of increasing levies by the government, hoping against hope Rumours were spread in Can- had issued invitations to the con- further up. Yang Sen holds sway yet its restoration is desired! names of the Kwangsi faction's king allies may not only wage Communists had stolen into the leaders of the. Trades. Union Con- further up in Szechuan province.] as possible, General Li Chai-aum

ton on Thursday night that 400 ference. He congratulated the to Wanhsien but he has opponents. Putting the position as briefly ed until they reach a stage when big four and what they convey. war along the Yangtsze but may

a really benevolent administra- Genera! Li Tsung-jen, com- also be induced by Chiang Kai-city during the interregnum be greas on the manner in which they

(as that one of the Kwangsi fac- mander of the 7th Nationalist shek to fit out an expedition tween the Ironsides evacuation had responded to Sir A. Mond's ap

tion's big four who ruled Canton) tween employers and employed, Take the bitter quarrels be- Army-one of Chiang Kai-shek's against Canton-a remote possi and the Kwangsi faction's return. peal. He felt that, with so hearty

is the least of several evils. best fighters; is believed to have bility because of lack of adequate ities, similar rumours have been so closely connected with the indus- As pointed out by the author- a response from all those who were

One is tempted to ask--if he trade guilds and the other by la- the one being represented by taken a substantial part in caus-transport.

comes within the category of evil, ing Chiang Kai-shek's resigne- The Public's Burden. current every time there is a try, the labours of the conference tion in August.

Should the Kwangei armies change of Government, but the must be crowned with success. General Pei Chung-hsi, hither now at Hankow and in the Yang-statement that Communists have British Wireless Service. to chief-of-staff to Chiang Kai- taze valley all come back to the actually arrived, prepared for

to Canton shortly, the new Nan-

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ahek:-is also thought to have south, a very strong government brought about the Generalis

simo's retirement, immediately

will be set up capable of overcom-Į after which he took over controling all opposition. So many more

of Shanghai and environs.

another rising, is unfounded.

HEADMAN MURDERED.

troops will have to be provided for No. 1 Investigator of Moderate General Li Chai-aum, former that the public will have a much "governor" of Canton.

bigger burden to shoulder; but

Union.

FLOWING GOLD.

SHIPMENTS FROM CANADA TO AMERICA.

DISCOUNT ON DOLLAR.

now

"NANKING" BROKE."

Proposal to Ralse Loan on Canton Salt.

tion will be set up.

That

why should he be wanted at all? our unions. Irrespective of the Shanghai, Yesterday.

Compromise v. Settlement.

merits of each strike, the con- The financial stringency in

nearly To answer such a question, it is tending parties have Nanking is likely considerably to necessary to switch back to the always compromised only to affect the new (Nationalist), Gov-subject of Chinese psychology. squabble or quibble again in a ernment which is endeavouring to

Within the compass of this ridiculously short period. raise a loan of $15,000,000 on the article, I can only say that for enced several strikes within a is why some trades have experi- security of the Salt Tax of Can-centuries the Chinese have pre- ton, which has long ceased its ferred compromise to settlement year. monthly contribution of $2,000,- of an issue by fighting it out to

Worse of To-day! General Wong Shiu-hung, "gov- the returning troops may expel

000 (to Nanking).

the bitter end.

General Li Chai-sum and his ernor of Kwangsi, who was in armies, take their place instead, Trouble having broken out be

All That Is Left. charge at Canton when their and thus keep the total number at tween the two rival "general"

The Chinese are reputed to be supporters can hardly lay claim Chekiang province's $500,000 is party was overthrown by the about the same figure, with the Labour Unions in Shanghai, the

a very peace-loving nation. My to alleviation of taxes paid by being diverted Ironsides and is expected back at advantage of the whole garrison head investigator of one

to paying knowledge of the Northerners is the people of Canton or to any Canton momentarily.

General Ho Ying-ching's troops, limited but I can vouch that at substantial improvement in local being unified under one faction. murdered yesterday morning, and

while General Chen Tiao-yuan is least the Cantonese-as repre

government. Opposed Chiang Kai-shek. At present, the Kwangsi fae- his death is attributed to Com-

retaining all the revenues of sonted by the vast majority-de- Li Taung-jen led the Nanking tion in Kwangtung has to depend manists.

Anhui. re-

serve this reputation. expedition which crushed the on the friendship of so-called Previously, the victim had re-turning to America from Canada. As a result Nanking author-

Why "Peace" Leads to War. Hankow Government.

"friendly" units such as the ceived threatening letters on The Bank of Montreal in New York ities are forced to rely solely on Then if the Cantonese are such Fei-Chung-hat-left Shanghur-Papersides, the Yunnanese mer three occasions.

is receiving-another shipment-of-the-revenues-of-Kiangsu-province, quite recently to concentrate his cenaries, several local divisions, Earlier this week, the quarrel two million dollars, making four Chiang's Movements. army at Hank for a march and the ex-cadets in the north of between these two Labour Feder- millions consigned to it, and a total Chiang Kai-shek is expected to back to the Kwang provinces in the province..

ation had reached a high pitch, of five millions and a half since the go to Nanking on January 3, but NEW FILM MERGER. both sides trying to invoke poll- recent movement from Can ca to has postponed his resumption of In other words, if the Kwaugsi tical sympathy. The aggrieved New York began.-Reuter's Ameri- the Generalissimate till the con- Kwangal faction has now very army up north came back, it may Union is reputedly "moderate."

Good and End.

the south.

It will thus be seen that the few troops around Shanghai or press the "friendly" units out! Nanking..

and with their comrades on the The Kwangsi faction has steadi-spot, strengthen the "moderate" ly opposed proposals of Chiang administration.

suit their interests.

Kai-shek because these did not Such a course will be beneficial to porce and trade in Canton, Kwangtung and South China gen- erally.

Bringing Pressure to Bear..

Was

SHANGHAI OUTRAGE.

Another Police Officer Killed.

Shanghai, Yesterday. A good many of the Nationalist

Detective Sergeant F. G. Camp- generals in the Yangtaze valley On the other hand, Canton's in- bell of the Municipal Police was took part in bringing about the dependence of Nanking will be no shot in the abdomen this morning withdrawal of Chiang Kai-shek good for the Nationalist cause at when a squad of foreign detec- because they were kept in the large.

tives were arreating two armed background. Division of power

kidnappers in a bedroom of which they had hoped for did not

Chinese house come with his departure. The

CLASH AVOIDED.

Kwangsi faction became more Kwangsi Troops in Trouble Near

dominant. Now it is alleged that

Shanghai

* Shanghai, Yesterday.

the "other generals" are ready to exert pressure on the Kwangsi faction, de Fifteen hundred of General Incidents are mentioned speci: Pei Chung-bai's 18th⠀⠀⠀ Corps fically in the cables from Chinese (froops of the Kwangai faction of sources but it is not proposed to deal with them here as they can only be fully explained by going into complicated details, which only confuse the non-Chinese reader.

The squad then fired killing one and seriously wounding the other kidnapper. Both were armed with automatic revolvers.

Campbell died while being taken to hospital-Router.

the Nationalist Party), coming LINDBERGH AGAIN. from Kashing,......... entrained for Shanghal yesterday and were sur- rounded west of Sungklang by a

ARRIVIAL IN BRITISH regiment of General Ho Ying-

ALE HONDURAS. ching's 1st Army who wanted to That Chiang Kai-shek intends disarm them, but, eventually

Belize (British Honduras), to proceed from Shanghai to Nan- allowed their train to proceed to

Yesterday dng to become head. the Na Lunghwa after Headquarters had here by air from Guatemala

Captain Lindbergh has arrived Monalist Government nets (Continued on Page F) Ber

New York, Yesterday. Stimulated by the discount on the Canadian dollar more gold: is

can Service.

FLIGHT TO CHINA. Kuomintang

DEPARTURE FROM EDGWARE POSTPONED.

SNOWBOUND AERODROME.

London, Yesterday.. Two half-pay Air Force pilots, Newall and Vincent, were obliged to-day to postpone their Far East flying venture owing to the risk of taking off from the snow-bound Edgwara Aerodrome, japan dag

BRITISH AND AMERICAN INTERESTS.

In some respects the Cantonese are worse off to-day than they were before Li Chai-sum succeed- ed to power, not even taking into count-the-havoc wrought by the Reds during the very brief re- gime of the Ironsides.

Perhaps the most outstanding act which brought unpopularity to Li Chai-sum was the levy of the $10,000,000 loan on the mer chants and bankers a few months ago, the object being reputedly to avert the crisis then facing the an-Government's banknote issue.

As they had no choice, the people paid up.

clusion of the session's fourth plenary meeting of the, Central Executive Committee and the

New York, Yesterday. Central Special Committee of the The United Artists Theatre

when the new Circuit Incorporated has Cabinet will be announced.-Reu-nounced it has arranged to ac- |ter.

quire approximately a 25 per cent interest in the New Stand ard Film Company, Limited, a British concern.

AEROPLANE MISSING

FORCED TO LAND IN THE DESERT.

ARAB PERILS.

Bagdad, Yesterday, They intend to fly as soon as pos

An air liner with mails failed to able across Europe to India and arrive last night from Cairo. A Singapore, returning, if practicable wireless was received from the through China and Russia Reuter pilot saying that, he was forced to Mega Tand in the desert 200 milen, from

Bob Bagdad

GUARDSMAN INJURED.

Another Imperial Airways m chine from Bagdad early this man. ing was unable to find the missing. aeroplane at the position indicated

Actions Which Gained Credit.- On the other side of the ac count, the Kwangai faction has to It appears the transaction was its credit several determined cam” carried out by Joseph Schenk,paigns against bandits and pir President of the United Artists atea in some parts of the provinces. Co. and Lords Beaverbrook and where the garrison was not th Ashfield, representing the New duly harassed by rivals. Standard Company, but is is stat- Drastic action was taken on one. eu the British group will retain a l occasion⠀⠀⠀ against Communist. controlling interest in the new agents and agitators. Extremists organisation. Reuter,

POLAND'S DEBT.

INSTALMENT FOR BRITAIN LA ON MONDAY.

My Rugby, Yesterday.

were held in check in varying de- grees. The so-called "Red" or radical" labour unions were either called to book or aroserib edi

Strikes were Ended by author- ity Pickets were forbidden to take the law into their own hands, The Association which directed

It Is learned that on Monday the strike-boycott against Hong

A Scots Guardsman, James The search was resumed in the next the Polish Government will Kong was wound up in the inter Carlisle, received injuries to the afternoon by a machine piloted by pay to the British Treasury ests of trade; and the Boycott head through falling whilst at Captain Warner whose wife is 2175,156, representing half tempting to alight from a motor passenger on the missing liner

Associations were ordered ta

was removed to the Kewloon Hos is an area populated by a wild Arab lex debt British Wireless Ser bus in-Nathan Road yesterday. He which is believed to have descended year's payment on the Pallah re- cease work.