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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 14г8, 1929,
CHINESE SEAMEN'S STRIKE CALLED
OFF.
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL FOR ARBITRATION
ACCEPTED.
THE OCCURRENCES OF YESTERDAY.
The Government has successfully inter vaped in the strike of seamen which
radysed the local river and coasting trafic yesterday. The Seamen's Union, Jest night, accepted the Government's offer to arrange for arbitration.
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HISTORY OF THE NEGOTIATIONS,
'The Chinese Seamen's Union consists of the Chinese members of the crews serving un coastal and river steamers which sign Hongkong articles and they claim an in cream of 40 per cent. in the wages of all No copy of the Government's state members earning under $30 a month and ment to the Union has been sent to the 30 per cent. where wages exceed 830 a Mongkang,Daily Press and we have to month. The officials of the Union gom- depend, upon a rough translation. It plain that they have not received an begins:-
acknowledgment of letters formulating these demands; nevertheless, it appears that negotiations have been in progress In view of the demands for incre- for some time between the men on one ment in wages by the Chinese seamen, side and the shipping companies on the the shipowners have now agreed to other. The companies wanted each "run" investigate the grievances of their employé, and to make some arrange considered on its merits as regärda wages ments to settle the matter. If there seeing that conditions of employment are still an arguments between the vary so much. They complain that the parties, the Government is quite willing to appoint a committee o arbitrators men would not come down to details but to settle them to the utmost antistae
Copy of Proclamation issued by the Hon. Mr. Hallifax, Secretary for Chin-
ene Affairs.
tion.
The translation proceeds:
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the
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SPORT.
ORIORITI.
1.K.C, 18% AI, Þ. UNIVERSITY.
The following will represent the Indian R.C. 1st XI. in their league match
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOWLOON.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION.
The annual congregational meeting of against the University on the L.R.C. St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, was held ground to-day (Saturday), at 9.15 pm.
Al Arculli (capt.), M, H. Abbas, 4. in the St. Andrew's Church Hall, yes H. Rumjahn, S. H. Ismail, S. D. Ismail, terday afternoon. Prior to the meeting 3. A. Ismail, J. S. Currbem, D. Rajahn the vicar the Rev. G. R. Lindsay, and 0. Ismail, Isai and F. Me Arcaili.
K.C.C, la XI. NAVY.
Kowloon team in this match at Kowloop The following have been selected as the to-day at 2.15 p.m.-J. P. Robinson, J. Stalker, B. D. Evans, G. J. Stapleton, E. L. Brags. Capt. E. F. Spinks, Dance, F. E. Lawrence, F. G. Thomp son, J. Blackburn, and C. P. James.
1.R.C. XI. E.
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K.A.M.C...
The following will represent the Indian R.C. 2nd XI in their league match against the RA.M.C. on the latter's ground at Happy Valley to-day (Satur Ray), at 2.15 p.m.-E. Ali Moosdeen, Moodeen, A. H. Madar, O. Rumjaha, H. D. Rumjahn, Y. A. Wahub, A. K. Minu, S. Abbas, M. Sadick, N. B Kitchell and R. Nazarın.
FOOTBALL.
Matches for to-day:
HONGKONG LEAGUE.
Division I." Kick-off 4 p.m. reiterated their demand for a percentage.M.S. Cairo v. South China, Navy "A" increase. The experience of the coastal
It is decided that the increment companies seems to be general that their will be started from
crews are perfectly "contended, and only January." Probably what is said in the original is that whatever settlement is arrived at will date back to January "ist. proclamation continues:-
The
rame out on strike on the instructions of the strike leaders and because they fear what is called at home peaceful picketting but here may take the form, the men say, "of “having their heads chopped off." A das or two ago the met. This is to notify that all the employer believed that it was because the fre changed their legal representatives; it is pasi veteró to their respective duties. by noon. Monday, 18th January, If eaters took command anch over-ruled this is nut obered there is no chance of moderate counsels.. Another European settling the matter amicably It is hoped that your workers will not hesi- tate to observe this. This is my earnest desire...
tion.
January 13th, 1921.
A representative of the Hongkong Daily Preu Inst night interviewed Mr. P. S. Chan, the Chairman of the Chinese Seamen's Union. Mr. Chan spoke with, satisfaction of the tenor of the proclama He understood that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce would be arbitra- tors and that
that body would be acceptable both to the guild and to the shipowners. "Mr. Chan said he had given instructions to the strikers to, re turn to work by noon on Monday and to those who had not struck to resume work at once. Mr. Chan expressed himself strongly desirous of an amicable' settle "ment and wait, that the Union was very loth to interfere with, the shipping.of the Colony.
The following reports, which were" in type before news of the suspension of the strike reached. us last night, give some account of its history and its effects:-
THE STRIKE
ITS BEARING ON THE COLONY'S FOOD SUPPLY.
With the strike of Chinese seamen, which began, officially, yesterday morn ing but actually in some cases, the night before, the Colony is faced with a serious
firm of solicitors was approached, on the refusal of the first firm to draw up an ultimatum and Messrs. Lo and Lo then 'took over the representation of the
Unian.
ground. Referee: Mr. Hollands. H.A.B. Tamart. Hongkong Police, South China ground. Referee: Mr. Angus .... Wiltshires, Sookuapoo ground.
Referee: Mr. Jones.
Kowloon . "Hongkong Club,
ground, Happy Valley. Mr. Moore,
Mrs. Lindsay held "a reception in the Hall when a pleasant three-quarters of an hour was devoted to vocal and instru- mental music, which was appreciated by the large numbers present.
The Vican opened the meeting by giving a brief summary of the accounts for the year. The total income amounted to 1923.41 cents and the balance in hand at the end of the financial year adhaunted- the year amounted to $2,000 which show | to $1,017.38. The special offertories for
ļed dä increase of $400. The general col-
lections for the year were $7,056. elected as follows:
The officers for the ensuing year were
Hon. Auditor. Sir Paul Chater. Vestry-Sir Paul Chater, Mesars. S. H.
Bander, R Packham. Farrell, A. Purvis and J. G. Robson.
Vicar's Warden-Mr. J. G. Robson. People's Warden. -Mr. R."Packham. Lay representatives to the Diocesiau Conference.-Miss Stoll, Mesars. R. Pack- ham and A. W. Smith.
In reviewing the work of the past year, Mr. LINDSAY said there had been a re markable response to calls for service. The | church had been well filled and the con
gregation and preacher felt the impetus of numbers. A special feature of the con- who attended the services, including ser gregation had been the number of men vico men, whom he heartily welcomed- they were always so bright and breezy and so willing to help.
The Men's Association, recently formed had justified its existence. It still need- Kowlooned further support and he hoped that the Referee men would rally round it and give it.
their support, not only by their attend- Division II. Kick-off 230 p.ri. auce as musical evenings but in more Parisis Boween Reserves, Railway Practical
ground, Kowloon. Referee : Mr.
With regard to the ladies, he did not know what they would do without them. Ciarton -------------ཀu Hongkong Club Reserves . University. Their work hi cannection with the hos
Club ground. Referee: Mr. Sayer.
pital at Yunnanfu was much appreciated. Joseph's r. Wilts Reserves, this services as organist and the choir and. He specially thanked Mr. Martin for Joseph's ground. Referee: Mr. Collins.
choir master for their excellent. help.
St.
United A.C: e. South China "B," United
ground. Referee: Mr. Newton..
UNITED. BERVICES LEAGUE.
H.M.S. Titania . H.M.S Ambrose, Navy "B" ground, (kick-off 4 p.m.). Referee: Mr. Williams,
tion to wait upon H.E. the Governor The shipping companies sent a deputa yesterday but no staterorat as to what occurred has been issued. The Secretary Hallifax) was negotiating as between the for Chinese Affairs (the Hon. Mr. E. R parties to the dispute and was busily cuire and South China the latter win
A fast game should be seen between the engaged in conferences all day. Late inning. The Chinese were not out last week the afternoon he went to Government and consequently have fallen in the league House with Mr R: Sutherland (of Messrs. Jardine. Matheson & Co.) who table, now occupying the third position. is Chairman of the Shipping Companies' should maintain their head, ship of the Tamar meet the Police and the sailors Committee. The result of the day's de League. liberations was laid before the Governor, and Mr. Halifax told our representative, afterwards, that if the men were willing ofered to arrange for arbitration upon to go back to work the Government their grievances. Mr. Hallifax said that a statement to this cffect would be issued and he could make no communication as to the day's negotiations.
tary rivals at Sookuupoo where a fast The R.G.A. are at home to their mili- game should end in a draw. A number of have never had more than one goal dif. well contested games between these Clube
ference.
During the year they had lost the ser vices of Major Walmsley na Sunday school superintendent. On his departure they had been puzzled as to how to carry 9. They appealed for help and within three weeks nineteen wembers volunteered for service in the Sunday school. The school was now conducted on the reformed the main hali and the senior classes up. plat, the primary classes being held in air. Sometime ago the membership was 60; at present there were 145 acholars.. The attendance was excellent; last month. only 18 were absent.
Under the control of Mr. Farrell the band of scouts, new numbering 15. was making progress towards efficiency.
The benevolent fund, formerly known as the poor fund, had many claims." It Kowloon the numbers who were in need a surprising in such a parish as
of help. The fund was administered with Kowloon should beat the Club, though the strict et privacy, not even the vestry as the latter now occupy second place in knew what payments were made the League they will do their very best. The magazine was meeting a long felt In the Junior division Wilts Reserves need and was proving a success. He wish- should beat St. Josephs, United shoulded to thank four ladies for their assist The seamen base their demand for an win against South China 3 B." Univerance each week in connection with the
mechanical work of the paper. increment upon the increased price of the sity and Club Reserves should play a necessities of life and they say that "in drawn game, while Kowloon should prove there has been an enormous increase, in particular, inthe, Colony of Hongkong. too strong for the Punjabis. house rent." The shortage of housing. accommodation has been one reason for sending the strikers to Canton. Every train from Kowloon has been crowded. The first train out, yesterday morning. was-made-up-of-14-coaches-and-wa
HEAVY RAILWAY, TRAFFIC,
Anilirose should beat the Titania on the In the United Services League match Navy "B" ground.
GARRISON FOOTBALL LEAGUE, ・・・
The table to date stands as follows:
P. W. L. D. Pts.
7 6
drawn by two locomotives. The train "D" Co., Wilts. was densely crowded; it contained many 53rd Co., R.G.A. passengers who had intended to travel gn Co., Wilts. ... 3 by the Canton steamer over night and over 400 seamen. The total number of 5th Co., R.G.A.7 passengers on the train was 1,420. The ith Co. R.G.A
"O" Co., Wilts. 7 afternoon train also had two engines and
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He regretted that the weekly meetings for prayer and praise had not been better reading of the scriptures attended and he earnestly advised the Recently, he
had seen a report in the Home" "Papers to the effect that there had never been such a time, since the Reformation when Bible readera were so scarce. He believed the root of all the latest Tade in religious Circes, and the success to which they attained w due to ignorance of the Bible.
MORE CLERICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED. The needs of Kowloon, said Mr. LixD- RAY, were growing. The population dur- ing the past few years had increased by 60 por-cret, and the time bad-come-to- meet the growing demand by having two come out from Home this year. They had clergymen instead of one. The vestry had decided to invite another clergyman to already written to a gentleman who was known to the vicar, who he thought would be only 200 willing to come. They were now waiting his reply. In the meantime assistance in this direction. Mr. Noel Evans was rendering valuable
situation That-hardworked simile our was equally crowded. Another 400 sen- R.E. public speakers use about shipping being men left by that train. It says a good Staffs and Depts. the life blood of the Colony inevitably deal for the railway organisation, that will play off for the Championship of the D" Co. Wilts, and 83rd Co., R.G.A. copes to mind when the circulation of the pressure. With regard to the mig. League on Monday next, starting at
trains are running to time in spite of precious futd is almost completely im-ration of seamen it should be stated that P.. poded; as it is at present. The Seamen's d many of them have their homes SOUTH CHINA A.A. 7. H.M,S. “CAIRO,"
in Canton, some of them in sampans Union has applied a tourniquet and the that the local house rent problem does not flow of the coastal and river trade for affect those.
The following players will represent South China to-day against H.MIS. the time being is stopped. Commerce.
fair:--Lau Hing Cheung; Chan Lindsay said that a scheme of freewill Hegarding the system of collection, Mr. already suffering from a bad year and Arrangements have been made by the and Fung Tai; Cheung Wing Shing, offerings was under consideration. When world-wide trade depression, will suffer G.P.0. for the Canton mail to go by Leung Tal Fung und Lau Tak Chung: the scheme had been developed it would train and 70 bags of mails were conveyed Kwok Po Kan, Wong Pak Chung, 3p be placed before the congregation for still more, for the losses from the suspen on the afternoon train yesterday. The Kau. Chu Kwong Yan and Leung Yuk approval. If the scheme came into opera sion of this river and coastal traffic must railway authorities are making arrange
tion it would probably do away with obviously be very great.
iments to cope with a considerably in-
UNITED, A.C.. SOUTH CHINA "B" be free. People who rented news had a pew rents The pewa, he thought. should Hongkong will also have to face although the railway could never bring ercased goods traffic in both direction's,
mistaker idea regarding them. Anybody serious domestic problem. Someone was the thousands of tons of foodstuffs that
The following will represent the United was entitled to sit in a rented pew, bat asking, the other day, how many officials reach here daily by steamer.
in the above second division League some people thought that when they per ap grow in Hongkong- A more pertinent question, to-day, would be how
Although the strike has been called by ixture to-day, on their own ground rented a pew they had also bought it. a Union representing seamen en coastal and Hepper; Watkins, Leonard and shown into it. The best church was the many fresh vegetables grow in Hongkong and river steamers, ocean-going com
kick-off, 2.30 p.m.)-Beach; Bradley and resented any visitor or stranger being Upwards of half a million of the native panics are allowed by the string Urquhart; Hyder, May, Valentine, Payne church that was free, and the freewill population require, besides rice, supplies stance. Mr. C. T. Surridge mentioned to and Clemo. Reserve: McDougall.
offering would probably would do away. with pew renta
of fresh vegetables and fish. Most of the Daily Press representative that the
Tong.
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vegetables come from the districts gear Erst intimation he had of the trouble was H.K.F.C RES, UNIVERSITY."
Canton and thousands of tons of them notice that seamen on all river and
granted. He replied that the notice did
The following will represent the H.K.
A vote of thanks to the Vicar and off- cers brought the meeting to a close.
are brought down daily by the river coast-wise vessels, would be called out on Club Reserves against the University steamers. The strikers have given the strike if certain concessions were not today (Saturday), at 2.30 p.m., on the THE VALUE OF GOOD SIGHT great Chinese population in Hongkong very difficult problem to face. If there not affect him, as his Company owned Club ground:Hutchison; Israel and cannot be over-estimated. Sight stands is no immediate settlement of the dispute ocean-going steamers. The next thing he Pritchard; Scrensen, Stutz and Mac for everything that is valuable or enjoy. a great increase in prices will doubtless Leard was that the crews of the China Donald; Hast, Angus, Hyde, Goldenberg able in life. You cannot tell if your eyes occur in the next few days, some esti Mail steamers were called out. He saw and Beeseley. Reserves: mate the probable increase at 300 or 400 the crew of the only vessel in harbour at Ogilvie
per cent.
the time (the China), and they said they
HOOKLY,
Duncan an
ARMY, 2; NAVY, 1.
A representative of the Hongkong Daily were perfectly contented and only obeyed Press Stow
the Colonial, Secretary (the the strike leaders because they were Hon Mr. Claud Severu) about this afraid of the consequences of refusa). question yesterday afternoon. Mr. Severn It is stated that the reason the strike did not appear to take the matter occurred before the ultimatum expired At. Sookunpoo yesterday the Army got very seriously. He said that these was that an attempt was made, on Thurs
are right; You may see, well yet have¦ defective eyes. If you wish to have your eyes tested, the. Refracting "Room of The Hongkong Optical Co., successors to Clark & Co., Refracting and Mann
the verdict over the Navy by the odd goal facturing Opticians--the most competent in three. Play went in favour of the optical establishment in South China- Navy from the start. Hooper gave the located in 53, Queen's Road, Central
problems were dealt with as a matter of day night, to tow a versed out of the har office routine; the Government had arbour secretly. rangements for transport. It was nearly Residents in Kowloon will be relieved Army the-lead, but the Navy soon levelled five o'clock and Mr. Severn had an to hear that the navigators of the Sturup through Lindsell. "In the second half is at your service. They have the equip argent engagement, so with this sketchy ferry service are not affected by the strike mix up near the Navy goal H.E. Vice Testing the sight and fitting glasses is Taylor put the Army ahead following & ments to test your eyes accurately.. indication of how difficult problem will as they do not gntha Hongkong Admiral Siz Alexander Duff was present be handled we had to be content
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