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No. 25,788 HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1928.

HAYNES DISCHARGED...

ILLEGAL PRACTICE AS SOLICITOR ALLEGED.

LAW SOCIETY

PROSECUTE.

Case Against C. M. Houghton Continued To-day.

TOO POOR TO FIGHT.

Yunnanese Mercenaries

& Canton.

OPPOSITION TO NANKING.

Fears At Waichow: Military Transfers.

The commander-in-chief of the

FOREIGN LOANS.

Those Secured on Salt Revenues.

WHAT NATIONALISTS SAY,

Nanking Denies "30 Per Cent.” Report.

Shanghai, Yesterday.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

NOTES DEBARRED.

Last Straw on Camel's Back.

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"CANTON'S RETALIATION.”

Customs Dues Must Now Be In Silver.

Canton is now "retaliating" for Yunnanese mercenaries garrison- Mr. F. S. Chien, the chief of the actions which are alleged to have ed along Kwangtung's northern Salt Administration in the Na-stripped the Government deposl- CHARGES ARISE OUT OF LETTERS FROM QUEEN'S ROAD OFFICE. frontier, 150 to 200 miles north tionalist Ministry of Finance, has tory of cash reserves and a vast

The

"Your Eyes Are Safe With Us."

N. LAZARUS

Hong Kong's Only European Optician.

(Established Over Forty Years), Manager:-RALPH A. COOPER, M.A.OA., Registered Optometrist by Canadian Govt. Exam. (Personal Attention).

CHINA POLICY.

CHAMBERLAIN PLAN ENDORSED."

KING'S SPEECH.

What The Government Is Waiting For.

" SATISFACTORY

PROTECTION OF BRITISH

INTERESTS."

of Canton, are practically main-issued a statement that the re- quantity of banknotes. taining that they are "too poor to port from Peking to the effect Many non-Chinese have won- light." Following their uncom- that "the foreign personnel of the dered what the present Canton Mr. L. E. Haynes and Mr. C. M. Houghton were the defendants promising attitude when the Hu- Salt Gabelle will resume control Government has to gain by dis- His Majesty the King referred to Britain's policy toward China in a Police court case heard before Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning nanese column. (supporting of the salt revenue in the terri-acknowledging the paper money in which the case for the prosecution was conducted by Mr. H. D. Chiang Kai-shek and Nanking) tory controlled by the National of the Central Bank of China, the in the course of his speeech at the opening of Parliament. After ob- invaded Kwangtung, the Yun-ists and that 30 per cent. of the Nationalist organisation which serving that the position had permitted large reductions in the Blake on behalf of the Hong Kong Law Society,

nanese. demanded ¿ loan of gross revenue will be available for had its origin in Canton. The charge against each defendant was that "directly or in- $50,000 from the merchants of the service of foreign loans secur-reason is that several opponents naval and military forces but that, unfortunately, internal troubles directly, he practised or acted as a solicitor not having been admit-Shukwan, the district town and ed on the salt revenue" is without of the present administration are and civil war still caused anxiety, he said that the Government would

railway terminus 150 miles from foundation-Reuter.

adhere to their declaration of policy of a year ago as a basis upon which they were prepared to meet Chinese aspirations, when the Canton. As they have not paid, the Yunnanuse still show no dis- position to fight but the comman-

Chinese could assure the satisfactory protection of British lives and ler-in-chief is afraid to go to Can-

property. ion to discuss matters. General Li Chai-sum is believed to have expressed distrust for the Yun-| nanese who acknowledge his rule but do not obey him.

ted and enrolled, contrary to Section 1 of the Legal Practitioners' Ordinance of 1871."

As evidence of an interpreter who was alleged to have been pre- sent at an interview could not be given, the case against Haynes was withdrawn. That against Houghton continues this afternoon.

There

CIVIL ACTION FORESHADOWED.

were

two summons against Houghton and one against Haynes, all three being of the same content but referring to dif-

ferent dates.

Mr. A, el Arculli was present in Court.

Defendants were represented in person.

In reply to His Worship, Mr. el Arculli stated that he was watching the case for one of the complainants. The same set of facts arose out of an action in the civil court.

Mr. Haynes asked to take his place at the table usually reserv- ed for solicitors and his request was granted.

Mr. Blake agreed with His Worship that from the point of view of the prosecution the three cases could be taken together.

Mr. Haynes agreed to this pro- cedure, stating that he preferred

It.

Mr. Houghton had no objec- tion.

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4TH PLENARY ENDS.

Nationalist Conference

Decisions.

Nanking, Yesterday.

[

DULL WEATHER.

suspected of having obtained large sums before they left Can- ton. An echo of the accusations is the fruitless extradition pro- ceeding in Hong Kong against a former Bank manager.

'Fortunes for Opponents. Two military officers are stated to have seized large sums. One

is supposed to have $3,000,000 in coin and about $5,000,000 in

In the debate which followed the Royal Speech Britain's policy was supported by all parties.

THE DEBATE.

By banning the Central Bank's

London, Yesterday. issue, the Canton Government is

His Majesty, the King, in his dealing a blow at its opponents, speech at the opening of Parlia- reducing the notes the latter holdment to-day, said: Britain's re- to worthless paper. If the notes lations with foreign Powers con- are still current at par, the op- tinue friendly and it is the con- ponents of Canton will have largestant effort of my Government sums with which they will be able with the co-operation of the

Latest Order.

North-east winds, fresh, over- cast, is the official weather fore-to pay armies.

cast until noon to-morrow.

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League of Nations to secure a set tlement of international differ- ences and to promote the cause of

peace.

foreign, still cause anxiety. Des- pite these discouraging circum- stances my Government adhere to their declaration of policy of a year ago as the basis upon which they are prepared to meet Chinese aspirations and when the Chinese can assure satisfactory protection of British lives and property.

Moves by Both Sides. Meanwhile Chiang Kai-shick is

The fourth plenary session of notes. Another is supposed to trying to rally, from a long, dis- the Nationalist Party ended this have more than $5,000,000 in tance, the Hunnanese hordes in afternoon with important deci-notes. January 18 and was addressed to the south of Human, close to the sions, including:

ang Chau, ex-managing part-Kwangtung frontier. He is quot- ner of the Chau On Motor Trans-ed by the "Kung Sheung Yat Po" pertation Company and ran a as having ordered General Lung follows:-

Yen of Yunnan (in the south- "Our client, Mr. Chung Kim, west of China) to join hands with has submitted to us the account the Hunanese for an invasion of books written up by you for the Kwangsi province which is at pre- purpose of auditing. Unless you sent held by friends of the Can- interview us at 4 p.m. to-morrow ton Government.

The United States Government, end make any necessary adjust- Other allies of Canton, who are

Not many days ago, the Canton

on December 29, communicated to ments, we are instructed to take fighting the Hunanese in Hunan,

the British Ambassador at Wash- Government announced that pay- criminal proceedings against you are waiting for General Li Chai-

ments of taxes by the people must

ington, as a basis of negotiation, I have invited the King of the draft of a new Treaty of Arbi- without further notice.

sum to join them in a denounce-1-Nation - wide

be as to 80 per cent. in silver and "We are, etc.," (signed C. M.ment of Chiang Kai-shek. Two

re-registra-20 per cent. in notes. This order Afghanistan to visit me in March tration to replace the Treaty of tion of all members of the Houghton, accountant).

The draft Kuomintang, within three had the effect of knocking the and look forward to welcoming Arbitration of 1908.

bottom out of the banknote mar- His Majesty. It will be a parti- is being carefully and sympathe- months,

ket.

cular pleasure to receive Histically studied by my Government Now comes a new order which Majesty on his first, visit to and will be considered in com- 2-the third National Congress

of the Kuomintang will be has been transmitted to the Europe.

munication with my Governments held on Aug. 1.

authorities concerned. All pay-

In the Dominions. Britain And China. 3.-all previous proposals and re- ments of Customs dues, i.e., to the The position in China has NO

Industrial Affairs. solutions in connection with Chinese Maritime Customs sta- far improved to permit of large

Although the conditions of policy and the alliance with tions in Kwangtung, must be reductions in the naval and mili the Soviet and the Commun- wholly in silver. This is the pro-tary forces sent to protect British some of the principal industries. continue to cause serious anxiety, ist Party are cancelled and verbial last straw on the camel's and Indian subjects in the conces-I am glad to observe many en- back. Paper money is now almost sions, But the internal disturb couraging signs of progressive valueless, and many speculators ances and civil wars and the this currency have been consequent insecurity of life and "caught."

Chinese and property, both

independent divisions from Different Heading.

Ichang, on the upper Yangtaze, The other letter, continued Mr. have been ordered by these allies Blake, was dated January 20 and to join the push against the was written on different headed Hunanese. notepaper, the heading "C. M. Troops Back at Capital. Houghton & Co." It was written Concern is being felt in Wai- to Mr. Ng Chak-lam, of the com-chow, a city on the East River, pradore department of the Dairy about 60 miles east of Canton city Farm, Ice and Cold Storage Com-nnd 20 miles from the Canton- pany. The contents were as fol-

Kowloon Railway, but the drain- lows:

We have been consulted by Mr. age of troops from that area for Tong Yuk-kee regarding $216, bal-service elsewhere.

Both defendants pleaded notance outstanding in connection It now seems definite that the guilty.

The H.K. Law Society.

annulled. Reuter.

New Foreign Minister.

Shanghai, Yesterday, with a promissory note for $320, Canton Government is transfer-

The Nationalist, Government drawn by you in favour of Mr. ring units from up-country back Tong. Our instructions are to de- to Canton, possibly for service has decided to appoint Hwang Fu Mr. Blake, in opening the case mand immediate payment of this along the northern frontier. One as Foreign Minister, also to con- for the prosecution, stated that sum and institute legal proceed brigade and two battalions of in-vene the National Assembly of the proceedings were institutedings against you in the event offantrymen, under the "governor the Kuomintang on August 1.— under Section 27 sub-Section 1 of i non-payment. In the event of non-of Swatow," arrived at Canton on Reuter. the Legal Practitioners' Ordin-payment or of the amount being ance of 1871.

disputed in any way, you are rewarships and have been posted With the consent of the defenquested to call upon our Secretary along the Canton-Shiukwan Rail- dants, alterations were made in before noon on Friday next. Janu-way. A reserve brigade from the writ, will be in-West River delta is also back at ary 27, otherwise the dates on which it is alleged sued against you for recovery of the capital. the breaches of the law were the amount made.

Continuing, Mr. Blake said that the Ordinance in question laid down that any person who either directly or indirectly practised or acted as a solicitor without hav- ing been admitted and enrolled as such or as a notary public without having been duly regis- tered should, upon summary con viction, be liable to a fine not ex- ceeding $1,000,

with costs." South (Note: A brigade has three bat- China Trade Protection Associa-talions, each of 300 to 400 men.) tion. Signed C. M. Houghtoi per | pro C. M. Houghton & Company.

Handed to Solicitor.

With regard to the letter to Mr..

Ng Chak-lum, the latter took no had no question to ask but request- further notice except that he handed that His Worship should not ed it to his solicitors and. from give judgment until he had hoard them it came to the Law Society, evidence on all three cases. It was not proposed, after proof

His Worship stated that he had

of receipt of the letter, to proceed not the slightest intention of giv further in regard to that letter. ing judgment until he had heard: As regards the letter to Pang the whole case 'and the authorites Chau, his was a different state of cited.

Proceedings, continued. Mr. Blake, were instituted by the fairs. He received the letter Evilence was then given by Mr. threatening criminal proceedings Pang Chau, managing partner of Hong Kong Law Society, the com- and went to the offices of the South the Chau On Motor Transportation plainants having issued sum-China Trade Protection Associa Company, of 18 Frayn East. Wit- monses at the request of the Law tion, having two interviews.

ness stated that he received the Society.

Evidence would be given as to letter quoted on January 18. He The Hong Kong Ordinance dif- those interviews and this, submit could not write or speak English fered from the law in England inted Mr. Blake, as well as that of and no he could not understand the that proceedings at Home on the two letters, would show un-tter he took it to a friend who similar actions were under Section doubtedly that Haynes and Hough explained the contents. The fol- 12 of the Attorney and Solicitors' ton were practising and acting as lowing day he called at the offices Act of 1874. This stated that solicitors.

of the Trade Protection Assocía- His Worship asked in what way tion and saw Haynes at a desk any person who wilfully and false- ly pretended to be, or who used Mr. Haynes was stated to be con-Haynes directed him to another any name, title or description im-cerned in the case. plying that he was duly qualified

His Worship: The Home law, in fact, is much more precise.

Haynes at Interview?

man

WU PEL-FU.

Great Chinese Soldier's Present Plight.

Peking, Yesterday. The fortunes of Marshal Wu

His star on the wane Marshal Wu Pai-fu. once the strong man of China and now dependent on the favours, of a former subor dinate, Yang Sen, who has been pressed to disarm his bodyguard.

darker

in

..

C.M.S. WINDFALLS.

£73,300 TO WIPE OFF A DEFICIT.

LEGACY AND COMPENSATION.

THOS. COOK & SON.

FUSION WITH WAGON LIT COMPANY.

improvement both in home and external trade, justifying the hope that with co-operation and goodwill steady progress will be made during the coming year. My Ministers are now enquiring as to the possibility of relieving industry and agriculture of the burdens in local rates, and the

local Government changes in thereby involved in the proposals will be submitted, amending the Parliament and local government. and franchise measures to be pre- acnted relative to national health London, Yesterday.

increasing the insurance and between the fam credit facilities for agriculturists.

'Labour Views. tourist agents Thomas Cook and Son Ltd. and associated panies and the Compagnie. Inter-

CORPORATE BODIES.

London, Yesterday. The deficit of £70.000 with which the Church Missionary Society! closed the financial year has been wiped off by a forthcoming legacy of £40,000 and 'the receipt of £33,- A fusion of interests has been 300 from the Palestine Reparations arranged Commission for compensation in ous respect of property.

The Outlook in China.

com-

Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, speak-

Dr. Harold Blame, former Freat-nationale des Wagons Lite. Some ing in the debate on the address in reply to the King's Speech, con- dent of Shantung Christian Univer- of the directors of the latter condemned it as the most meagre he aity (China), said that the outlook cern will join Messrs. Cook's

is far brighter than a year ago. boards, but the Cook businesses had ever heard. He very sincere- The Chinese Church has come well will be carried, on as corporately welcomed the reference to through a testing time.-Reuter. bodies as heretofore-Reuter.

FIRST NON-STOP.

* FLIGHT FROM LONDON

TO ROME.

BERT HINKLER & OTHERS.

Rome, Yesterday. The first non-stop flight from London to Rome has been accom- plished by Bert Hinkler who is en route to Australia:

EXPLOSION. ON SHIP.

THREE FRENCHMEN KILLED.

CARGO OF PETROL

China and hoped the withdrawal of troops would be accelerated.

Every section of the House de zired to be associated with the last part of the reference to all sections in China

speech

China

with and ought to be made aware that Bri- tain supported a policy which sympathised in full with self- government in China. He hoped they would co-operate for com- mon purposes in a most friendly and wholehearted way. There Hanol, Yesterday. Newall and Vincent, en route to Three Frenchmen and 40 natives should be no doubt in China that Singapore, have also arrived.-were killed in an explosion on we were still anxiously awaiting Reuter.

mail steamer in the Mekong River, the political opportunity to carry near Thakneh, believed due to epon- Into effect the statement of our taneous combustion of a cargo of policy a year ago. petrol.

BERT HINCKLER SETS OUT.

London, Yesterday.

A number of native passengers have been sent to hospital and the Bert Hinckler started on his long dead include two important French journey from Croydon at dawn-officials and an ex-Deputy-Reu- Reuter.

[Hinckler is on a solo flight to Australia, which he hopes to reach in 18 days using a 30 horse-power Avro-Avian.]

ter.

LABOUR HOURS.

Fallure of Geneva. · Mr. MacDonald said the people, were not quite satisfied with the Government taking a negative waiting attitude, and auggested that the Boxer funds used now could do beneficent things for China for the country's advance- ment.

He said the failure of the

warning to the Foreign Office Geneva naval conference was a that a policy of peace by inter- national agreement was an affair. Paris, Yesterday. of the Foreign Office and not the The Government has decided to Army, Navy and Air Force. oppose any proposal to revise

Mr. Lloyd George welcomed the Washington Eight-hour Day the Government policy as regards Convention. The Government China. Malta, maintains the attitude taken up on Mr. Baldwin hoped that Messrs. the occasion of the ratification of

room where he found a Chinese not present in Court. who was to act as a solicitor should be Mr. Blake stated that Mr. Haynes The witness stayed in the room for guilty of an offence,

was at one of the interviews, the moment and then a clerk named in. He The difference, continued Mr. second one. He spoke through an Shin Chau-fong came Blake, was that at Home, in or interpreter and said that anicas claimed to be working in Mr. Hall's he would office (Lyson and Hail), The de- der to obtain a conviction, it the demand was met 'must be proved that the defend-He further produced a book and, spoke in English and said that it have to take criminal proceedings, fendant Haughton came in. He ant pretended to act as a solici- reading an extract from it, stated was impossible for him to adjust tor. In Hong Kong it was only "There you are, you see I can take preted to the witness by the

the accounts. This WAS inter necessary to show that an un-criminal proceedings."

Shin. qualified person either practised

This in itself, claimed Mr. Blake, or acted as a solicitor.

was sufficient evidence that Haynes By the Magistrate: The ac- had been acting as a solicitor, but counts referred to by Houghton re- there was also further evidence Inted to the Chau Hing Garage Pel-fu are under which he would produce.

formerly owned by the, witness, cloud than ever, according to for- Wu Pei-fu under surveillance in FRANCE'S ATTITUDE TOWARD Evidence was then given by Mr.

Houghton's Advice. eign despatches from the upper Wanhaien.-Reuter. Mr. Blake: The Hong Kong | Ng Chak-lam as to the receipt of

Proceeding, the witness said that Yangtze River, which stated that law gives a much wider scope. It the letter mentioned. is my intention, however, to cite Ae this concerned the defendant Houghton, advised him to pay $750 the Hankow (Nationalist) Gov-

WAR IN THE NORTH, ernment had urged General Yang cases at Home which I think will Houghton, the latter was asked. I blus 20 per cent, as costs.

Houghton objected to this state- Sen to arrest his former chieftain, assist Your Worship in this case he had any question to ask.

ment and denied that they asked Wu Fel-fu and bring him, a prl Peking-Kueminchun Campaign

Detalls. "Spokesman" For Defence. Continuing, Mr. Blake said that

Foner to Hankow." the first

Houghton: Mr. Haynes sup- the witness for 20 per cent. complaints, those

posed to be spokesman, since the "Mr. Lindsell said that Houghton Yang Sen, In view of his long

Peking, Feb. 2.. could only object to the admissi- friendship with Wu Pelfu, did grounds, he could not object to a compromise disarmed Wu Fel-fi's of the Peking forces last night Łodyguard on Jan., since when though the Kuominchun's allies

(Continued on Page 19.) he has been keeping him and Mrs.

The Complaints.

CONVENTION.

against Houghton, were in respect three easen have been made into bility of the evidence on legal not agree to go so far, but as a Taning was still in the hands the Convention by the French Par MacDonald and Lloyd George's

of two letters written by him and

addressed from the office of the His Worship: This alone con- South China Trade Protection As-cerns the case against you sociation. The first was dated Houghton then intimated' that he

statement of fact.'

(Continued on Page 7.)

Hament, namely that France's ac- cnuorsement of the China, policy ceptance is conditional, on Britain would make it a national one and and Germany ratifying the Con- that it would be so recognised

throughout the world. Reuter,

vention--Reuter