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No. 25,809 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1928.

NOW AND THEN.

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REGAINING OLD RELATIONS.

CANTON RETROSPECT.

Marshal Li And What He Has Accomplished.

"AN ORDER OF AFFAIRS APPROXIMATING THE OLD."

[By “Li Chung-yin."]

RUBBER POLICY.

The Hague Resolution Discussed.

A SELLING POOL.

Committee May Also Negotiate With Foreign Producers.

The Hague, Yesterday.

OFFICIAL STARTLED.

Threatening Claimant In

German Office.

REVOLVER AND EXPLOSIVES. Ex-Captain's Demands For War Compensation.

Berlin, Yesterday.

A startling incident has occur-

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

H.E. AT CANTON.

Plans For Official Visit.

MARSHAL LI AS HOST.

Lady Clementi To Be Entertained By Ladies.

Following arrangements

are

for

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"BILL" SUED.

Development In Chicago Campaign.

ALLEGED LIBEL.

Much Baited Schoolmaster Retaliates.

Chicago, Yesterday.

PEACE IN CHINA.

Peking Leaders Tired Of War?

TO APPROACH OTHER PARTIES.

Not "Disciples of Military Force Faith."

Semi-official sources in Peking,

A surprising development in Big states the "Kung Sheung Yat Po,"

A message is to be circularised but its form and the name în which it will be sent have not been fixed, It is predicted that the leaders in the Peking Government will state:

Mr. Burger, one of the principai members of the committee whose red in a German Government visit by H.E, the Governor of the "Bill" Thompson's campaign express the opinion that the resolution was adopted at yester office here., Heinrich Langkopp, present visit of Marshal Li Chai-|ngainst alleged pro-British pro- Fengtien Party now administering day's rubber meeting, said- to who was a farmer for 20 years in eum:-

paganda in the local schools is Mr. the Peking Government may soon Reuter that no agreement had East Africa and served as a cap His Excellency, accompanied McAndrew Buing Thompson for take the lead in making peace. Conditions in Canton now are very different from those of May been reached as regards a selling tain of German troops, lost all his by his A.D.C., Capt. Whyte, Pri-alleged libel, claiming £60,000 with other factions in China. in 1926 when Marshal Li Chai-sum became the first man in the organisation pool being formed possessions in the war, after vate Secretary, Capt. Forster and damages. Reuter's American Ser- Kwangtung Provincial Government. A stage has been reached not and the restriction policy but by which he claimed 120,000 marks the Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax, act-vice.

the adoption of the resolution the as compensation from the Ger- ing Colonial Secretary, will leave. Mr. McAndrew, is a Chicago unlike the one of 1924 when considerable promise was shown. Much meeting agreed to entrust to the man Government.

on the night of the 8th (Thurs-schoolmaster whom Mayor Thomp He visited the private room of day) by H.M.S. "Tarantula" and son has sought to have removed.] of importance has occurred since and the Cantonese have undergone committee the interests of the

Dutch producers.

The Com-the vice-president of the War H.M.S. "Cicala." vast changes, the majority of which were only of a temporary mittee thus in a way was open to Compensation Committee and pre- The official landing at Canton the ultimate presentation of well-sented a revolver and threatened is timed for 10.30 a.m. on the 9th Marshal Li Chai-sum has slowly but steadily carried out a con-defined proposals for the approval to drop a box of explosives and at the Canton Government pier. Iu-tung, Mr. Au Tai-tin, Mr. Mok of the Dutch producers. The re- blow up the building unless his From the pier, the party will pro- Kon-aang, Mr. Li Kun-chun, Mr. sistent policy of progress. Reform, in the strict sense of the term, solution also opens a possibility of claim was paid instantly. ceed to Government headquarters Sham Hok-lui, The Bishop has not been his strong point. Murshal Li has gained credit for wiping out undesirable features and restoring an order of affairs approximating the old.

naturo.

WILL NOT DISAPPOINT US.

cordingly, acceptable

including foreign interests in the for three hours and finally at-lasting half an hour or so. From Capt. Robertson.

The vice president temporised where there will be a reception Victoria, Bishop Valtorta,

in the resolution applied purely to Dutch interests among them-

INFORMATION ON ROYAL OBSERVATORY.

of

Group

1. that they are not "disciples of the 'military force' faith." 2. that the urgency of foreign relations is such that civil strife must end.

Cantonese Interested. committee is given a mandate to tempted to leave the room. proposals, In other words the

there, H.E. and staff will proceed His Excellency said:-

Accordingly it is believed that negotiate with foreign producers Langkopp fired five shots and to Shameen where they will be

|a proposal will be made to the "Marshal Li Chai-sum, It other Governments. in China to as well as consumers, which could dropped the box. The 'shots joined by Lady Clementi. Mr. gives me very great pleasure to call a popular convention of the conceivably lead to a solution of missed and the box did not ex- Brenan, Acting British Consul-welcome you as the Administra- people and to elect a President. the international rubber problem, plode. Langkopp has been ar- General will be the host at tiffin tive Chief of the Provincial Gov-

Mr. Burger maintained that the rested and is believed to be mad. at the Consulate.

ernment of Kwangtung. In by- although the Peking Government Another message states that "mutual co-operation" mentioned -Reuter.

The afternoon of Friday is to be gone years it was often the pri-is still making preparations for spent in sight-seeing in Canton vilege of Governors of Hong intensification of the war against Little is known of Marshal Li taking the line of least resist- Chai-sum's curear because he isance, rather than to brilliance.gelves, although if the question of

city and the party will be enter-Kong to welcome in this Colony the Nationalists, peace is prefer- reticent and also because he has He made the fewest enemies in discussion with foreign interests WEATHER REPORTS, when there will be ladies present. provinces, and I can remember be-Taung-ching and Marshal Sun tained by Marshal Li to dinner Viceroys of the Liang Kwang red if only because General Chang not been long before the public domestic quarrels and was, ac-

to the rose the committee was fully en-

On the following day, Lady ing present myself at official re- Chuan-fang, two of the biggest eye.

Clementi will have luncheon with ceptions given in this house to leaders, are without Essentially a military man, he largest number. That is why he titled to conduct such discussions.

Amsterdam, Yesterday.

a province the official ladies of the Canton such well-known Chinese states- from which to derive support. has proved himself a capable civil was given commands and position administrator. He was trained at in preference to others who may a most divided impression on pro- The rubber resolution has left;

Government and will dine with men as Cheung Mong-ke, Shami Panting Academy, which is near have been senior to him in the ducers, according to the "Tele-

RADIO COMMUNICATION.

From Chinese sources it is Madame Li Chai-sum before re- Chun-hun, and most famous of Peking, and he served a good service.

turning to Shameen. H.E, and all, Li Hung-chang. To-day we learned that influential Cantonese. that those many years as an officer in the

With reference to the communi- staff will lunch with the Mayor welcome you not only as the Ad-in Peking are interesting them- The secret of success of Mar-graaf," which says

of weather reports Republican or Cantonese Army shal Li as an administrator is his most interested in co-operation cation

to of Canton and dine as the guests ministrative Chief of the Kwang-selves in the possibility of effect- with British growers and effec- the before rising to high positions.

a distin- ing a rapprochement between the readiness to wait and let wrongs

Observatory radio station of the Canton Chamber of Com-tung province. but as He first came into the lime- be brought home to those respon- tive restrictions described the re- (G.O.W.), It is requested that ships merce, afterwards proceeding to gulshed general whose home is in Peking Government and certain light as Chief of Staff to a brigade sible. If he has dallied in the sult of the meeting as very poor who, after fair trial, e unable to an entertainment at a Chinese Kwangsi. You are, therefore, as leaders in South China..

were the Viceroys I have men- under Leung Hung-kai and took past, his confidence in the final and thinks that owing to diver-effect communication will immedi- thestre

On the afternoon of the 10th, Liang Kwang provinces, and we tioned, representative of the part in the campaign which re- outcome has not been misplaced. gent views as regards restriction stored the Nationalist Party

the party will be taken in flower hope that under your administra- which was then known by another

boats to Whampoa and return to tion these two provinces may Hong Kong will be made at day-dourish as a unified government, light on the 11th, by gunboat.

During the visit, H.E. and staff and that the whole valley of the will reside at Shameen.

West River may regain peace and prosperity.

name.

Sided With Dr. Sun,

".

Force Not Relled Upon.

It is quite comprehensible and the restriction proposals had 'not re- On several occasions, the ceived the unanimous approval Seamen's Union, other labour and the meeting had not adopted Some time after returning to organisation and so-called boy a definite decision and clear-cut Canton, he was given a part of the cott institutions flouted Marshal scheme of future action. Reuter, Li's orders. The picketing of troops in the Cantonese 1st Divi- sion with which to preserve order Hong Kong steamboats is still

along the West River valley. He within memory. Force was not DUTCH NATIONALS. sided with the late Dr. Sun Yat-relied upon as the decisive ele-

ABROAD.

sen when the latter quarrelled ment, yet the pickets ultimately TAXATION OF THOSE LIVING with his henchman, General Chan withdrew when they found popu- Kwing-ming, and then his com-lar opinion against them. That mand was increased to that of a division,

MODIFIED PROPOSAL.

The Hague. Yesterday.

"DRIZZLE OR MIST.”

"Fresh north-east winds, overcast, some drizzle or mist" is the weather forecast issued

by the Royal Observatory for

the 24 hours ending at noon to- morrow.

YESTERDAY'S FUNCTION.

Welcoming Speech By Governor,

IRAQ UNREST.

BRITISH AUTHORITIES'

}

CONCERN.

AIR FORCE MOVEMENTS.

Give Us Security. "Hong Kong stands at the mouth of the West River, and is therefore very sensitive to every

London, Yesterday. influence which affects either for The situation created by the good or for evil the people who warlike activities of the Wahabis The need on the part of those inhabit the valleys of the West on the Iraq frontier appears to is an example of Marshal Li's policy. He knew that thei

ately inform V.P.S. on 600 metres. inhabiting the West River dis- River and its tributaries.

Our be causing increased concern to pickets were wrong and he felt

Operators are again notified that tricts for peace and security, the fortune is inseparably bound up the British authorities in Iraq.— that their removal would come

G.O.W. is very sharply tuned. elimination of pirates and brig with theirs, and it is for them as Reuter. automatically in time. Not to Following the Second Cham-

The adjustments when found ands, the putting at an end of well as for ourselves that I speak

Basra, Yesterday. civil war and the protection of when I sum up our aims and The second most powerful Sheikh give offence, he waited and per's rejection of the bill taxing should be noted

Dutch nationals living abroad, The station is engaged on long life and property, trade and com- aspirations in the one word in Nejd is believed to be propar- showed himself to be right.

was dealt with in the security." Many other examples can be the Minister of Finance, has modi.

Give us security!ing to advance against Koweit and wave reception or telephony emis-merce, was appointed commander of the given but it may be argued that fied the bill limiting the pro- sion at the following, periods Governor at the luncheon partyPut an end to civil war! Protect] An armoured train is now running course of the speech by H.E. the Eliminate pirates and brigands! the Iraq frontier with 20,000 men. speedier improvement is essential. posed tax to estates and gifta prised three divisions, mostly of it should be borne in mind that made during the life-time of (Greenwich mean time): 11.66 pmgiven at Government House yes-life and property, trade and com- from Basra to the Royal Air Force to 12.06 a.m.; 12.55 to 1.00 a.m.; This appoint Marshal Li has had to deal with a Dutch nationals domiciled abroad.

series of pressing problems which-Reuter.

In the realm of domestic, poli- tics, Marshal Li has taken the line of least resistance. When in.

1926 Generalissimo Chiang Kai- shek reorganised the Nationalist Army into five corps, Marshal Li

gave him little time or facility for anything else.

Wave of Enthusiasm.

A great wave of popular fee)- ing swept over the Cantonese

UNFAVOURABLE?

5.00 to 5.15 a.m.; 7.55 to 8.08 a.m.;; 12.45 p.m. to 1.15 p.m.; 1.80 to 1.45

p.m.

оп

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ENCOURAGING FEATURES IN REPORT.

LEPROSY TREATMENT.

4th Army Corps which then com-

1.45 to 2.10 a.m.; 4.30 to 4.45 a.m.; terday in honour of the visit of merce! Do this, and in Kwang-base at Ur of the Chaldees. A new Kwangsi troops.

Marshal Li and party from Can-tung, in Kwangsi and in Hong Air Force base is established of ment was

due as much to his character as his talents.

Kong there will be an era of Koweit where two squadrons have ton.

In 1926.

H.E. also referred with appre-prosperity and happiness such as been concentrated. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

A tuning note consisting of a ciation to the manner in which South China has not seen for

The naval sloops "Cyclamen" and set out from Kwangtung in May,

60-second dash will be emitted daily Marahal Li had grappled with many a year. Do this, and the "Lupin" have joined the cruiser. 1926, on the expedition against

from 3.58

a.m. to 8.59 a.m. and the menace of Bolshevism and coffers of your provincial Trea- "Emerald" in the bay-Reuter. 'the North.. Two of Marshal Li's when Generalissimo Chiang Kai- EGYPTIAN REPLY TO BRITISH from 11.58 a.m. to 11.69 a.m., Green- Communism and set his face re-sury will soon be replenished by

PROPOSALS. three divisions were assembled on shek drove out all rival local Gov.

Do this, wich mean time.

solutely against strikes and boy- an abundant revenue. the northern boundary of ernments from Kwangtung in

The attention of the public is cotts and all forms of lawless and there need no longer be any London, Yesterday. Kwangsi to protect the flank of 1925. Marshal Li has just com-

drawn to the weather reports and agitation.

clamour about 'unequal treaties," SWATOW HOSPITAL. the main column and create a pleted the ejection of rival fac-

The Egyptian reply to the Bri-storm warnings emitted by wire- Among those present, were Sir 'imperialism' and other senseless diversion in the first advance. tions. Enthusiasm may be roused tish proposals for a settlement of less telephony 800 metres. Henry Gollan, Commodore Pearson, slogans which were formerly en- These two divisions were in the again, but he has much to do in outstanding Anglo-Egyptian ques-The times of emission will be 4.30 Paymaster Commander Rogers, couraged by the malice of Com-1 thick of the fighting all the way domestic affairs before he can tions is expected to be in the a.m..and 1.30 p.m., Greenwich mean H. E. Major General Luard, Capt. munist propaganda, but now hap up to Hankow. One subsequent- turn to other questions which hands of the British Government time (12.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. Johnston, His Honour Sir Peter pily evoke little response in ly became known as the "Iron- Hong Kong is more directly in- to-morrow.

Hong Kong standard time) from Grain, His Honour Sir Joseph Canton. Reuter learns that the reply is March 16, 1928. sides." The other is the nucleus terested in

Kemp, Hon. Mr. Mcl. Messer, Hon. Alm of British and Chinese, Mr. Hallifax, Hon. Mr. Creasy, Hon, "The aim of British and Chin-i of the Army Corps under General Lieut.-General Chui King-tong unfavourable-Reuter. Chen Ming-chu who has just been has accompanied Marshal Li to

Sir Henry Pollock, Hon. Sir Shou- ese merchants alike is to live and

Covering two years' medical Chow, Hon. Mr. D. G. M. to trade as safely on the West missionary work, the report of appointed by Marshal Li, the Hong Kong. He commands the

Honour Mr. J. R. River, on the Yangtze and in Swatow Mission Hospitals has chairman of the Provincial Gov-18th division of the Nationalist ernment.

Army.

During the first ten NEW AMBASSADORS. REDS IN NORWAY. Bernard, His

Wood, Mr. W. W. Hornell, Hon. Mr. the interior of China as they do been issued. PROMINENT COMMITTEEMENE. D. C. Wolfe, Hon. Dr. Kotewall, in Hong Kong and at Shanghai. The retirement is recorded of Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes, Hon. Mr. J. Secure this for us and there will Dr. Alex Lyall, whose name was

W.. E. L. be no need for the safeguards associated with Owen Hughes, Mr.

the Swatow Shenton, Mr. A. E. Wood, Sir Miles which the Treaties of Nanking Mission Hospital for forty-seven Oslo, Yesterday.

Sterndale Bennett, and Tientsin provided, and which years, also, that of Dr. Malcolm London, Yesterday.

Three prominent executive com- Lampson, Mr. Sir George Grahama and Sir mitterman of the Communist Party Mr. Davidson, Mr. Li Yau-tsun, the present lamentable state of Ross who was in charge of the Sir Colville Barclay have been res- have resigned owing to the party Sir Robert Ho Tung. Dr. S: W. turmoil, anarchy and civil war in hospital at Swabue of affairs. The "Canton-Hong Si ce the disturbances caused pectively appointed Ambassadors to leaders condemning as trenson to Te'o, Mr. Wong, Kwong tin, Mr. China renders indispensable:

In regard to the treatment of Kong Strike Association" pickets by the Ironsides and then by the Spain and Portugal-Reuter. the working class the formation of Fung Ping-shan, Mr. Ma Tsul Give us security! Restore and leprosy, it is reported that en were holding up trade and com-Reds, the 13th division has been

the recent short-lived labour gov-chlu, Mr. Li Yik-mut, Mr. Luk maintain law and order, and the couraging results have been ob mitting exces905. And the exengaged in other spheres. Units

ernment, to which they assented. Wan-chau, Mr. Leung Kwai-tin, Mr. obstacles in the way of negotiat tamed by the use of the Ether tremist element was still power have gone up the East River to

Kong Yi-gun, Mr. Kong Slu-lui, Mr. ing revised treaties such Esters of Chaulmoogra Oil and fight regulars. Most of these are

Tang Shiu-kin, Marshal Li Chal Chinese Nationalism desires will Olive Olk Bum, Mr. Chu Choa-halen, General rapfdly vanish. The remedy lies

With his remaining third divi-months of 1927, he was very high- sion, Marshal Li kept the homely praised by the people of Sze fires burning while his colleagues Yap (of which Kongmoon is the were in the field.

port) for zeal and ability in put- What Has Been Done. ting down bandits and, in a small- Labour tyranny was unchecked er measure, pirates.. when Marshal Li assumed charge

Keen and Loyal

ful.

The "Strike Association" is now returning; and it is confident-

only a name. Labour unions ly predicted that as soon as the

APPOINTMENTS TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

JUMPED TO HIS DEATH.

Yesterday a coolfe jumped from

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Reuter.

RESIGN.

OLD TRICK SUCCEEDS.

aon

Satisfactory treatment of

Hau Ching-tang, Admitral Chan with Chinese leaders in all parts hookworm carce, gunshot Tat, General Chun Hua-cheng, Mr. of China; and it is because we wounds and other surgical needs Li Man-yan, Colonel Chan Hing- are confident that you, Marshal are reported, also the installation

have come under searching ex- division can be spared, it will be the second floor of 198, 3rd Street amination and are now strictly back in the Sze Yap area to renew into Lau Yee Lane. Surious“ iné forbidden to take the law into the good work. There were no juries were sustained, neccessating By means of the old and well wan, Mr. Lai Man-wan, Mr. Tong Li, will rise to the height of this of X-Ray apparatus. their own hands. The extremist half-hearted

As regards finances, it is point- measures before, his removal to the Government known banknote trick, an old Yat-chun, Mr. Lo Cheung-chiu, Mr. great occasion and will cure the agents are fugitives from justice. General Chui King-tong had just Civil Hospital, where he passed Chinese woman who resides in 76, Chau Taun-nin, Mr. Lo Chung-kul, Llang Kwang provinces of the ed out that the policy of the hos

Piracy and banditry still exist, begun to deal with the pirates away early this morning.

Wai Ching Street, reports to the Mr. Ho Kom-tong, Mr. Wong, Tak- grievous maladies afflicting them pital in giving free treatment and however, but these evils were pre- (after a series of victories over

Police that at about 2pm. yes kwong, His Excellency the Governor that our welcome to you is espe- advice to the majority of patients sent some years ago. Military opthe land outlaws) when he was

constitutes a severe drain on re terday while walking along Battery of Hong Kong, Sir Cecil Clementi, cially warm and sincere. pression has been reduced but it needed elsewhere, wh

Path, she was robbed of a gold Captain Whyte, Capt Forster, Mr. Sympathy And Admiration, sources and an appeal is made for bangle worth $20.

Beith, Mr. Gordon Mackie, Mr.We in Hong Kong have watch- a generous response on the part Weall Mr. Leggatt, Mr.. W. H. ed with sympathy and admiration of those who are able to contri- Bell, Mr. Perry Hon. Mr. North, the manner in which you, Marshal bute towards the cost of treate Col Hayley Bell, Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. Li, have grappled with the im- ment for their less fortunate fel- Li Po-kwal, Mr. S. M. Churn, Mr. mense difficulties. confronting lowas

done Wong Kam fakMPAN

must be said in fairness to all As the 13th division has show BILL COLLECTOR ABSCONDS, that prohibition of military inter- ed in the past. Marshal Li Chat- ference came into force before eum is anxious to preservo order. Marshal Li's regime.

Secret of Euccess,

Comparativ

A Chinese, bill collector employed His other units are just as keen at Lane,, Crawford Co., Ltd., yen and loyal," "And when present terday collected bills to the

mubapastakan, their natural amount of, 128.85% fagus To

after which he absconded;

more to his steadfast policy of Hong Kong.

DOLLAR

on demand, to day was 2/

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