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PAPER MONEY.

CANTON REPUDIATES OWN NOTES.

FACE LOST.

Revenue Payments Must Be Made In Coin. GOVERNMENT TROOPS GAIN ANOTHER VICTORY OVER IRONSIDES.

Almost immediately after enhancing its position by decisively defeating the strongest opponent in the field, the present Canton Government allows its prestige to suffer by announcing & decision which has caused a startling drop in the value of the official bank-

notes.

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HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1928.

TWO PIRACIES.

Local Police In Action.

ONE BANDIT KILLED.

In Second Instance Junk Completely Looted.

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INTERPORT GOLF.

To-day's Play Against Shanghai,

LEAD OVER MANILA.

Locals Change Partners For

Fourball Games.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

“SHAFORCE” LAUDED.

Eloquent Appreciation Expressed.

GENERAL'S FAREWELL.

Settlement A Wonderful Example Of Enterprise.

Shanghai, Yesterday. The story of a piracy which In meeting the Shanghai Inter-

An eloquent testimony of the resulted in the local police taking porters the local representatives action against the outlaws, killing are, in the words of one of our appreciation of Shanghai at the one and wounding another of players, "Up against a tough pro-presence of the British Force was afforded to-night when Major- their number, reached Police position,"

As the result of this morning's General Sir John Duncan was the fleadquarters this morning.

Full details are lacking, but the play in the fourball games, guest of honour at a farewell din information available is that a Pendered and Dodwell are nine her given by the International cargo junk, the number of which down to Blinko and Budd: Erskine community. Twenty nationalities Mr. Fessenden, (American), not been ascertained, sailed and Bloxham are two down to were prominently represented

Chairman of the Municipality, de clared that Sir John Duncan and the British forces had won the praise, gratitude, and admiration of all nationalities here.

from Futaumun for Hong Kong: at 7 a.m., on January 25. Soon afterwards she was approached; by a Hoklo boat which fired upon the junk and forced her to heave

Sympathy for the merchant class was manifest in the Govern- ment's strong policy towards labour. Accordingly, it is all the more difficult to comprehend the motive behind the administration's to. readiness to "lose face" over the paper money."

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Further Asiness failures are rumoured in the city. In the realm of war, the Government has scored another victory over the Ironsides and one of the two leading Generals is going out to the front in person.

BUSINESS FAILURES.

Shoul the notes issued by the he was overthrown, temporarily, Central Bank of China, Canton by the Ironsides, in the absence at (an organisation of the National-Shanghai of General Li Chai-sum. ist Parts and Government), be- One or two allied units have come worthless, the Canton Gov-been fighting on the, side of the ernment nust "lose face." But it Kwangsi faction in the campaign is announced that the Govern-against the Ironsides and it is the ment has decided forthwith that intention of the Canton Govern- payments by the people of ment to consolidate the whole revenue of all forms must be 80 force. per cent. coin (ie.,. Canton silver 20 cents pieces) and 20 per cent. in pag money.

Finncial Panic.

Батрала

RAIN MAY COME,

North east winds, moderate generally cloudy, some rain, la the official weather forecast un-

mecast u til noon to-morrow. -

Shanghai's Hospitality. Sir John Duncan, in replying,

the Yellow Sea. Another anti-ity and enterprise. He thanked The depression has moved into said that what struck him most about Shanghai was its hospital- cyclone is forming, over China them, especially the women, for but pressure remains low over

their hospitality to the troops, Indo-China,

especially during the hot wea- ther.

Locarno Spirit.

This great International settle ment, unique in the world, was created by foreigners under con- It was really a wonderful example unparalleled elsewhere.

of enterprise."

ditions containing

They took all of the junk's cargo and everything else of value which they found on board.

Police Posse.

No Eriction.

Your Eyes Are Safe With Us”

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THREE WARS.

YANGTSZE AND NORTHERN BATTLES.

YANG SEN'S DEFEAT.

Peking Government Troops Ready To Retreat.

NATIONALIST COLUMN SAID TO HAVE CAPTURED SHASI.

News of three campaigns in China makes interesting reading because in some ways they are inter-connected and in other respects each is a war in itself with little or no bearing on national develop.

ments.

In Central China, south of the mid-Yangtze, colleagues of the leaders of the Canton Government, assisted by friends, have scored signal victories, or are made to do so by cables to hand.

Further up the Yangtaze, a Nationalist column which seems to be acting solely for itself is stated to have defeated the adven turer, General Yang Sen, who is believed to have asked for an armis tie

Up in North China, the forces of the Peking Government are mentioned as concentrating on retreat because the "Christian Gen- eral," as an ally of the Nanking Nationalists, is bent on an advance.

ICHANG'S REQUEST.

UPPER YANGTSZE.

General Yang Ben Asking For Terms.

When the pirate' craft got alongside the junk, five men arm- arms boarded the prize. The pir- ed with daggers and short fire- lates had no difficulty in over

powering the scared junk master and his crew, who were imprison- ed in the hold of the junk.

The pirates then sailed the junk to Taimiu in the Saikung Malcolm and Pilcher, and Andrews district which was reached the and Murrey are four up on Tum following day (yesterday). At ming and Pettit, Taimiu the junk was met by Following are the results of the fourball games yesterday between

the big four of the Kwangsi Milialist Generals are stated to have General Pei Chung-hsi, one of Pei Chung-hai and other Nation- several about 20 men who went on board Hong Kong and Manila

T. D. E. Pendered and L. R.

tary faction (General Li Chal surrounded the revolters- and and helped the five pirates to ran-

Referring to the work of the sum of Canton being another) is dealt with them drastically, mak- sack the junk.

Andrewes lost to Capt. K. J. Forces here Sir John Duncan said reported by the "Wah Keung Fo" ing large captures of men and Fielder and E. J. Nell 3 and 2, that he had tried to introduce the to have entered the river port of arms. Capt. F. D. Erskine and Capt. Locarno spirit into the problema Changsha, which is about half H. F. Bloxham beat Lieut. J. which had faced him, especially way from Hankow down to the Cranston and G. Ivory 6 and vis-a-vis the Chinese, from whom northern boundary of Kwangtung. he had received courtesy, friendli- The losing side, the Hunanese L. G. S. Dodwell and G. Murray ness, and considération.

beat J. R. Mason and Capt.

Army, is reported to be retreat- towards the ing southwards, J. J. Yates 4 and 2. Two points are given for each the spirit of co-operation which

Sir John Duncan. dwelt upon Kwangtung frontier, foursome or fourball match, and had characterised the relations of

"Near" Changaha.

On the Upper Yangtaza, a Na- one point for each single. Conse- the forces of seven nationalities

Changsha, Yesterday, tionalist column which set out quently, the position at the end of that landed in Shanghai Not The Nationalist armies from westwards (up-river) from Han- yesterday's play was

only had there been no friction, Hankow are reported to be near kow, is reported overnight to Hong Kong: 4 points; Manila: but there were differences, which Changsha British Naval Wire have taken the Treaty port of

was remarkable and pleasant fact. less.

Shasi, which is 287 miles above Referring to the situation to- Partners at Canton.

Hankow. It will be recalled that General General Yang Sen, who had had greatly improved compared Pei Chung-hsi purposely gave up been forcing his way down the with a year ago when it was im- the useful post of Defence Com Yangtaze in his own interests, is nossible for foreigners to go to missioner of Shanghai and Woo stated at the same time to be at the surrounding districts, but ung to lead his men back to chang, which is 88 miles above could do so safely to-day. That Canton, via Hankow, with the Shasi. had all changed. Also, the very object of crushing the Ironsides. Present indications are that Following is the report made by tense feeling then had now dis The task has been accomplished the Nationalist column will push a final drubbing before China New if any others of the outlaws were Colonel. T. J. Bostock, Senior Medi- appeared especially since the by his allies but he may still be on up-river against Yang Sen. At TRADE DIFFICULTIES.

Year, since when they have set

cal Officer, China Command, and zone of the civil war had moved trying to reach Kwangtung by any rate, Yang Sen's fighting their faces definitely for the south captured.

The report concluded with the Major Stevenson, R.A.M.C, who northward However, the pre- the overland route and foin hands power is said to have been spent Rice Firms Fall: Rules Against of Kiangsi province.

statement that a few daggers were acted as Judges of the recent com sence of the Defence Forces alone with his partners.

and he is asking for an armis- Unions,

Reds in South Kiangsi. picked up in the hills in the vicin-petition by the Divisions of the St. had assured the peace and safety

Kiukiang, Yesterday. ity, which gives the impression John's Ambulance Brigade

A Chinese cable says that Gentice Considerable trouble is being that the pirates escaped into the

of Shanghai during the danger eral Tang Seng-chi, who at one People of Ichang are asking Business failures of the past.

It afforded Major Stevenson and period last year." (Loud cheers). time was the dictator of the Han- the Nationalists to go on up there Chinese year are the subject of caused in the south of Kiangsi hills where presumably their den is myself great pleasure to have the Reuter

kow Government, has returned to as they need warrellef badly opportunity of seeing the progresa rumours, it being stated that a province by Communist elements. located.

Hunan from sanctuary in Japan after the horrors committed dur of this important Civil Service, and number of rice firms are involved,-British Naval Wireless.

The report of another junk to note with what keerness, enthu

but is not confirmed.

ing Yang Sen's occupation. in addition to other trades men-

piracy in which the captured craft sinem and understanding, the good tioned in yesterday's "China Mail"

was also taken to the Saikung dis-work is being carried on. We re triet, has also been sent through to Police Headquarters.

In other words, the Nationalist Government of Canton is prac- forced ating the notes of the Central Bank.

Whilst this was going on, the local police received information which led to a posse headed by Ironsides' Final Drubbing.

Inspector Murphy and Sergeant Swatow may be given to Gen- Meadows going to Taimių to in- cral Chen Min-chu who is some-vestigate. thing of an anomaly. He was a The party of police succeeded colleague of the commander-in-in surprising the pirates on board chief of the Ironsides, both then the junk. When the police were subordinates of General Li Chai-sighted, the pirates made an at sum. After a temporary eclipse, tempt to escape ashore. In the he returned to active command chase which followed, the police under the inspiration of Central opened are on the fugitives, one

day Sir John Duncan said that it From issimo Chiang Kai-shek who does being killed outright and another

not now agree with Canton. And wounded and captured.

It is not at present known the General concerned assisted Li

the pirates put. up дру Chai-sum in the drive against their

resistance against the

polica Ironsides.

News of the decision caused a panic in nativ financial circles in Hong Kong and Canton. about 50 per cent. (in ratio to Canton silver) the notes dropped to 35 and 30 per cent. and official buying quotations were almost non-existent to lay.

The Associated Chamber of Commerce has petitioned the authorities against the unions of shop fokis and general employees, making serious accusations against the men.

Lightning Strike.

A delayed war despatch makes before they were fred upon, out the Ironsides to have suffered and there is по information

OMETEPE VOLCANO.

ERUPTION CAUSES A PANIC.

VILLAGERS FLEE.

island

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Another Piracy.

The details in this case are more Incomplete than in the one report- ed above. N

The victim in this instance ap pear to be a trading junk plying Managua, Testerday. between Hong Kong and Chinese The Government has ruled that The villagers at the foot of territory. She left Cheungaha in all labour unions in the city which Ometepe Volcano, on an have been closed will not be allow- In the Lake of Nicaragua, are flee the Hoifung district for Hong ed to re-open. Those which have ing to the mainland in panic owing Kong at 7. a.m., on January 24, with At 6 o'clock the same day when remained must keep in touch with to the eruption of the volcano, the general Chinese cargo on board..

roar of which is audible for many. the provincial department of miles. Fine ash is falling ten off the Customs Station at Shamún agriculture and labour so as to be miles away, and the sun is hidden in Chinese territory, the trador under proper surveillance. by the smoke. Reuter's American was approached by a small junk

Service.

which ordered her to help this order

Members of the oil union have the distinction of being the first to down tools after China New Year. They made a "lightning strike," the most favoured form: of offence of Chinese labour, and it is not known yet what they are out for...

VOLCANO ACTIVE.

A

ed with, those ou board the strang- er opened fire on their prey and forced her to leave to... Many pirates were stated to have board ed the trader when the smaller junk

LONG REGARDED AS EXTINCT

Moscow, Yesterday.got alongside."" Unions As Contractors. The Shevellutch volcano, on the The modus operandi was the same Another Government decision east coast of Kamchatka, which as in the other case. Once they against labour is unknown to Occi-was regarded as extinct, has aud- got on board the trader, the out- dentals because the reason for it dealy become intensely active laws terrorised the junk's crew, and is peculiar to the Chinese. Where- Reuter.

as the unions are constantly cry- ing out against the compradore, foreman and contractor, it trans pires that some unions in Canton have contracted for labour! This in now. expressly forbidden.

WAR AREAS.

Canton General To Visit The Front

General Wong Shiu-hung, the colleague of General Li Chai-sum

SEVERE 'QUAKE.

SEVERAL TOWNS IN MEXICO

DAMAGED.;

Mexico City, Yesterday,

A severe earthquake occurred this morning over a wide area in the State of Oaxaca. Several towns are reported to be damaged. Reu ter's American Service.

ESCAPE CAUGHT.

and one of the big four of the LOSES LIBERTY AFTER SEVEN

Kwangsi faction, la to leave Can- ton for the war zone between the

be recalled that he counter-attack-

MONTHS.

East River and Swatow. It will

Pariz. Yesterday. who escaped from Sante

near Mont

ed and defeated the Communist army which held Swatow. week. On returning to

drove them all into the hold, where they were held prisoners, a

-2 points.

ST. JOHN BRIGADE. LOCAL AMBULANCE SHIELD

COMPETITION.

S.M.O.'S REPORT.

CANTON OFFICIAL.

Discharged This Afternoon.

This afternoon Mr. Roger

Wong Chong-chi,

1, the Canton Edward Lindsell discharged

Official whose extradition to Canton was asked for on eleven charges of larceny of $1,848,794 from the Central Bank of Can ton,

SHAKESPEARE.

KING AND THE MEMORIAL THEATRE.

AMERICANS THANKED.

Rugby Yesterday

Startling Revolt Baulked.

A startling feature of the war In Hunan was the sudden turning

Chance for Bandits.

Ichang, Yeaterday. Owing to trouble in Szechuan against the winning side by Gen-

province (ie., further up the eral Yieh Kai-shin. This man Yangteze than Ichang), General

first fought for the North but surrendered to the Nationalists. Yang Sen may withdraw his army His Majesty the King has sent On the Nationalist side, he has up river. Should such a situation through Sir Austen Chamberlain been taking part in the drive. (led arise, Yang Sen's control of the the following message to the Amer-by General Pei Chung-hsi and Icheng area will cease and bandite will-probably break out. British Ican Shakespeare Foundation:

Naval Wireless,

"

PEKING AS PRIZE,

Fengtien Forces to Make a

* Stand?:

The King commands me to ex-others) against the Hunanese. press to you his sincerest thanks The news is that on Jan. 23 for your telegram conveying the he attacked his friends' rear at greetings of the American Shake Yochow, which is between the speare Foundation and to assure Changsha front and Hankow. He you of the deep Interest with was baulked, however, General which His Majesty has learned of their participation with the British ----- Shakespeare Committee in the re- In the coinde of his bus Alexonial Theatre a stratford- the Memorial Theatre at Stratford- ment, Mr. Lindsell referred to cases quoted by Mr. Potter yes-on-Avon. As patron of the Shan. terday, and said that, in his speare Memorial Theatre opinion he could not see what Majesty welcomes the co-operation case was revealed by Mr. Shel of the American Foundation, and

cordially appreciates the assist don's opening which called upon ance which the American actors the fugitive to answer. There and actresses are giving at the fore the fugitive was entitled to benefit performances at the Metro-

politan Opera House, New York A verdict of death by misadven-captures are claimed, bis discharge.

sing the Then the pirates sailed the funk cognised we were with to Patal-0.In the Salkung district work in varying stages, whereas In which was reached at 4 pm, yea- some cases it was extremely em terday. Here they took ashore all clent, in others the work was not the cargo and Jewellery, money and so far advance other property of the Junk's crew to the value of $2,085.

FURIOUS GALE.

LOSS OF LIFE CAUSED IN TENNESSEE

cause

New York, Yesterday.

A gale, which has been raging during the past two days, har of life and 'damage to essee, where. 70 miles ab-hours gusta demolished

leskrows of wooden along the baschen,

coners Fare, ashore.

coastBen

Much can be learnt by such com

sfed that petitions, and we are Units in the pov have benefitted by their experience. We feel

should ke con- gratulate the

His

ANTHRAX

SHARING BRUSH AND FURS

With Peking as the prize, the MENACE. Kuominchun (the army under Feng Yu-hsiang, the "Christian General" and an ally of Nanking) is mentioned in war despatches as having won a signal victory after some determined fighting in the south of Chihli province, about 800 miles from Peking. Large.

INTERESTING POINT.

London, Yesterday.

He trusts that this may have reture was returned at an inquest at Another report states that the sults entirely gratifying to the Bouthwark on a man whose sons Fengtien armies (ie, of the Pek- cause which the two organisations were employed in a skin and furing Government) are preparing to have at heart British Wireless factory at Bermondsey,

make a stand before their enemies It was stated that the man and get any closer.or Service.

hlssons used the same having brushes Te

PRAYER BOOK.

APPEAL BY ARCHBISHOP OF

CANTERBURYA

DUTY OF PRAYER

London, «Yesterday, An earnest appeal for

yers in connection with the Coming session of the!:

of the Churel

cuss the

hurch

who urges s

duty

The manager of the factory said some of the aking on which the sors worked en

from Japan, China, Siberia, and Persia

Conference of Generala

Peking, Yesterday The Fengtien leaders" confer- ence is nearing a conclusion, Chung Trung

thang, Sua Chuan The Coroner remarked that these fang and Chu Yu-puhaving al

ready left for their headquarters were most deadly countries for an for the purpose of preparing for.

thras

Witness replied that they were an offence against Feng Yu halang (the "Christian General") said to be, but in 25 years he had While no official announcement a case of anthrax or has been made, it is learned from through handling fua reliable source that an agre

ment has been reached upon all political mattersThes

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